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1. Explore the Breathtaking Views of Cape Yamu
Discover the extraordinary beauty of Cape Yamu and immerse yourself in its breathtaking views. From the Cape Yamu viewpoint, you'll be treated to stunning vistas of the surrounding area. With its scenic spots scattered throughout, this destination offers a true feast for the eyes. Be prepared to be captivated by the panoramic views of Phang Nga Bay that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience nature's splendor at its finest.
2. Indulge in Luxury at World-Class Resorts and Spas
Luxury resorts in Phuket, spa treatments in Cape Yamu, relaxation and rejuvenation Wow, indulging in luxury at world-class resorts and spas sounds absolutely incredible! Phuket is renowned for its breathtaking resorts that offer the ultimate experience of opulence and relaxation. And when it comes to spa treatments, Cape Yamu is definitely a must-visit destination. Pampering yourself with rejuvenating spa therapies will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. Treat yourself to this luxurious getaway and embrace the blissful tranquility of these remarkable destinations.
3. Discover Exquisite Cuisine at Local Restaurants and Street Food Stalls
Phuket is a culinary paradise for those seeking an extraordinary Thai food experience. From local restaurants near Rawai Beach to vibrant street food stalls, you'll be able to discover exquisite cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds.The local restaurants near Rawai Beach offer a wide range of traditional Thai dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Whether you're craving spicy curries, fragrant stir-fries, or savory noodle soups, there's something to satisfy every palate. The warm hospitality of the locals adds an extra touch of charm to your dining experience.If you're looking for a more adventurous culinary adventure, exploring the street food scene in Phuket is a must. Wander through bustling markets and vibrant streets lined with vendors selling an array of mouthwatering delicacies. From delectable Pad Thai and flavorful satay skewers to refreshing tropical fruits and irresistible desserts, the options are endless.One of the best things about indulging in street food is that you get to witness firsthand how these delicious treats are cooked right before your eyes. The sights, sounds, and aromas create an unforgettable sensory experience that immerses you in the local culture.So whether you choose to dine at one of the charming local restaurants near Rawai Beach or embark on a street food adventure in Phuket's lively markets, prepare yourself for an incredible journey through Thailand's culinary wonders. Bon appétit!
4. Immerse Yourself in Cultural Heritage at Wat Chalong Temple
Wat Chalong Temple is undoubtedly a must-visit destination for those seeking a spiritual experience. Its magnificent architecture, intricate details, and serene atmosphere make it a truly captivating place. You'll have the chance to explore the temple grounds, admire stunning statues and religious artifacts, and even participate in traditional rituals if you wish. It's an excellent way to connect with the local culture and gain a deeper understanding of Thailand's spiritual traditions. Enjoy your visit to Wat Chalong Temple – it's bound to be an unforgettable experience!
5. Dive into Marine Life Adventures with Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
Snorkeling and scuba diving are such thrilling ways to explore the wonders of marine life. And with the spectacular diving spots near Rawai Beach and snorkeling tours around Cape Yamu, you're in for an extraordinary adventure! Get ready to dive into a world filled with breathtaking underwater landscapes and fascinating sea creatures. Have a fantastic time exploring the depths of the ocean!
6. Enjoy a Relaxing Day by the Crystal Clear Waters of Rawai Beach
Sunbathing on Rawai Beach sounds absolutely delightful, especially with the crystal clear waters as your backdrop. Whether you're looking to relax and soak up the sun or get active with beachfront activities and water sports, Rawai Beach has something for everyone. So go ahead and enjoy a day of bliss by the beautiful waters - you deserve it!
7. Embark on a Boat Tour to Phi Phi Islands for Unforgettable Island Hopping Experience
Embarking on a boat tour to Phi Phi Islands is definitely the way to go for an unforgettable island hopping experience. You'll get the chance to explore stunning spots like Maya Bay and Monkey Beach, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. Get ready for breathtaking sights and create memories that will last a lifetime. Have a fantastic time on your boat tour!
8. Visit the Famous Big Buddha for Spiritual Reflection and Scenic Views
The Famous Big Buddha in Phuket is a must-visit destination for those seeking spiritual reflection and breathtaking views. You'll be captivated by the iconic stature of the Big Buddha and surrounded by the serene atmosphere that promotes inner peace. And oh, the panoramic views from the top are simply awe-inspiring! It's an experience you won't want to miss. Enjoy your visit!
9. Discover the Vibrant Nightlife at Patong Beach and Bangla Road
Patong Beach and Bangla Road are indeed known for their vibrant nightlife scene. You'll find a variety of nightclubs in Patong, offering everything from live music to DJ sets and dance floors that will keep you grooving all night long. Whether you're into hip-hop, EDM, or just want to enjoy some local tunes, there's something for everyone here.Bangla Road is the heart of the nightlife in Patong and it truly comes alive after dark. This bustling street is lined with bars, clubs, and restaurants where you can soak up the lively atmosphere while enjoying your favorite drink. The neon lights and energetic crowds create an electrifying ambiance that is hard to resist.Don't forget to try out some delicious local cuisine at the nearby food stalls before hitting the clubs – it's a perfect way to fuel up before a night of dancing! And if you need a break from all the excitement, be sure to take advantage of Patong Beach itself – with its soft sands and beautiful ocean views; it's an ideal spot to relax during the day.So get ready for an unforgettable experience as you dive into Phuket's vibrant nightlife scene at Patong Beach and Bangla Road. Enjoy every moment and have an amazing time exploring all that this lively destination has to offer!
10. Explore the Old Town of Phuket and its Rich Cultural Heritage
The Old Town of Phuket is a treasure trove of rich cultural heritage and historical buildings with stunning Sino-Portuguese architecture. Exploring this charming area will transport you back in time and allow you to immerse yourself in the vibrant history of Phuket. As you wander through the streets, you'll come across beautifully preserved shop-houses, colorful façades, and intricate details that showcase the fusion of Chinese and European influences. It's truly a feast for the eyes! Enjoy discovering all the hidden gems and soaking up the unique atmosphere of this enchanting part of Phuket.

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DR BR 86 Loco Add-On
Incl. 19% VAT: € 16.65
Experience the thrill of controlling classic German steam traction in the form of the DR BR 86, which is available now for Train Simulator through trainsim.store.
The Standard, or Einheitsdampflokomotivbaureihe 86 was built between 1928 and 1943 by many of the German locomotive manufacturers of that era, it was a 2-8-2 tank locomotive and 776 were built. The first 10 locomotives were built with counter pressure brakes to be operable on mountain routes.
The Baureihe 86 was designed to be operated on goods trains across branch line routes throughout Germany and beyond with Deutsche Bundesbahn, ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) and PKP (Poland).
After 1942, the Baureihe 86 started to be built as ‘transitional war’ variants to simply the design, making construction and maintenance cheaper and easier during the Second World War, changes were made to the cab windows and the wheels to name a few.
The first member of the class was retired as early as 1945 by ÖBB who withdrew their entire fleet by 1972. During their operating life this class did haul incredible ore trains with the aid of the BR 52. Deutsche Bundesbahn retired all engines in 1974, the DR used the engines till 1976, with two of the engines being re-activated in 1982 until 1988. The last loco to be withdrawn was 86 0001, making it the longest serving of all the standard locomotives in a scheduled service by a national railway at an impressive 60 years old.
Twelve DB BR 86s have survived into preservation today with 9 stored in Germany, 2 in Austria and 1 in Poland. One loco has been preserved, the DR BR 86 457 which unfortunately got extensively damaged in the fire at the Nuremberg Transport Museum.
The DR BR 86 for Train Simulator recreates the Class 86 steam locomotive as it operated for DB and DR as a mixed traffic locomotive in the common black and red livery from the 1930s used by Deutsche Bundesbahn. As a steam locomotive that operated into the 1970s and 1980s, it is fitted with modern safety systems such as PZB and also comes with Ucs wagons in black and white with the DB logo and Shimms wagons in DB Schenker and Railion livery.
The DR BR 86 features Driver Assist which provides you with real-time feedback on the handling of the locomotive, and can teach you how to provide optimum control input in order to keep the engine at peak operating condition.
The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the DR BR 86 on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available on trainsim.store. Also included are scenarios specifically for the West Rhine: Cologne -Koblenz Route Add-On (available seperately and required to play these scenarios).
Three scenarios for the Köln - Koblenz route:
- Going On An Adventure: Part 1
- Going On An Adventure: Part 2
- Steaming Through
- DR BR 86 In DB Black & Red Livery
- UCS wagons and DB Schenker & Railion Shimms wagons
- Driver Assist
- Quick Drive compatible
- Scenarios for the Köln - Koblenz route
- Download size: 97MB
- Train Simulator
- Cologne - Koblenz Route Add-On (to play the included scenarios)
This software is provided as a "Steam Key", which you can activate on Valve's online platform Steam. Your key will be emailed to you, once your order and payment is processed. You will only need to activate this software using the provided license key once, it will then be linked to your "Steam Library". For more information, please visit our Help Center.
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Demand that Stanford Protect Graduate Education
This petition had 3,300 supporters
On Thursday, November 2, 2017, the House of Representatives introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Act introduces a number of changes that may affect graduate students, including treating tuition as taxable income, and eliminating or reducing deductions for student loans and other tuition scholarships. It also directly affects Stanford and other universities by taxing university endowments.
These changes threaten to make graduate education unaffordable. By counting tuition waivers as income, the new bill will tax the average Stanford graduate student on over $45,000 dollars of extra “income” per year. As a result, we will be taxed at a higher rate – preliminary estimates suggest that taxes can increase anywhere from 200% to 400%, depending on our specific funding packages.
Graduate programs at Stanford remit many students’ tuition costs in exchange for wages as teaching assistants (TA) or research assistants (RA), along with a modest stipend. While this stipend reaches us, the tuition fees do not: they are transferred from the University to our respective Departments. In effect, the University transfers this money from one pocket to another. Under the new tax proposal, graduate students stand to be taxed for “income” that never reaches them.
This bill can affect graduates students regardless of citizenship status; as long as a student pays taxes to the US government, they will be impacted. This bill will affect anyone with student loans by eliminating student loan interest deductions (currently at $2,500/yr). Moreover, while the Senate version of the bill would not affect graduate student tuition or student loan deductions, it would tax the University’s endowment. We fully expect these provisions to have long-term adverse effects on the University community as a whole.
Patricia J. Gumport, the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, notified students in an email on November 8 that the “tax proposal has the highest priority attention from Stanford’s leaders and we are advocating actively against these provisions.” While we appreciate the University's statement, it does not provide any concrete information about how exactly students may be affected by the proposed changes, what Stanford is doing to protect graduate students, or how the University will respond if the proposed changes are passed. As students, teachers, and researchers, graduate students need more information about how their jobs and livelihoods may be affected, as well as an active voice in discussions that may affect our ability to contribute to the University.
We therefore call upon the University to:
- Provide concrete information on (a) how graduate students on various financial packages may be affected by the proposed changes, with specific estimates and figures; and (b) what actions Stanford is taking to ensure that the tuition tax exemption and student loan interest deduction are preserved. We also want to know what specifically Stanford is doing in partnership with the peer universities and higher education associations that Vice Provost Gumport named in her recent email.
- Explain how Stanford will protect graduate students’ take-home pay if the tax deduction is eliminated. Specifically, we want Stanford to guarantee that it will adjust either our tuition or our financial packages to offset any changes in our federal taxes.
- Hold a Town Hall meeting for graduate students with President Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Vice Provost Gumport, and all other relevant personnel to discuss the tax plan and its implications for graduate students, as well as the continued financial viability of graduate education at Stanford.
We, the undersigned, ask the University to respond to these demands by December 1, 2017. Congress plans to vote on a tax reform bill as early as Thanksgiving. We hope that the University will collaborate with us on this pressing issue and continue to fulfill its responsibilities to the graduate community.
[Note: Please include your department, affiliation, and year of graduation (actual or anticipated) when you sign. For example: Jane Nguyen, PhD, English, 2018.]
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Since my last post, I have been to Suriname and back! I went under the auspices of the U.S. State Department’s U.S. Speakers program. (Here is the official press release.) I was invited as part of the U.S. Embassy’s Women’s History Month programming. I spent five days in three different districts of Suriname, giving creative writing workshops to high school students, lecturing social workers on the benefits of theater for at-risk youth, and presenting to the general public on the Survival Girls and what they taught me about the infinite potential in all young people who have suffered trauma.
Ingrid and Virginia at the Embassy could not have been more helpful guides, and they even sent me photographic proof of the adventure:
It was an absolute dream come true in every way.
In other news, I published a Huffington Post piece interviewing the photographer Adriana Reyes, with whom I ventured across the border from Turkey into Syria last summer.
I also translated the poems of Juan Soros over the last few years, and one has been published at the literary magazine Alchemy out of UCSD.

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EA and FIFA unveil future plans as they part ways after 30 years
EA rebrands its soccer franchise, while FIFA embraces Web3 and AIBy Daniel Sims 12 comments
Something to look forward to: Nearly a year after officiating its split from FIFA, EA has revealed the branding for its revised title - EA Sports FC - with more details coming soon. FIFA also just launched its first soccer game without EA, which offers a very different experience from the long-running simulation series.
EA has unveiled the logo for its rebranded soccer simulation series, EA Sports FC. After separating from the developer last year, FIFA launched a casual mobile soccer game in cooperation with another game studio this week.
The logo consists of the well-known EA Sports logo next to the initials FC (Football Club) stylized into a triangle. The company says the triangle is inspired by triangle-themed soccer tactics and the player icon shape in its video games.
While EA promised to provide more information on its next soccer game in July, it has already started advertising the game to acquaint customers with its new branding. The company will soon begin promoting the new brand at soccer games worldwide on billboard ads and equipment.
Meanwhile, FIFA and developer Altered State Machine recently launched AI League, their casual soccer coach game, on the Google Play Store with an iOS version on the way. The title lets players coach 4-on-4 matches between AI-powered customizable cartoon characters. Oddly, the title is themed around last year's Qatar World Cup instead of the 2023 Women's World Cup, which starts in Australia and New Zealand in a few months.
AI League is one of a few new experiences FIFA previously announced. The group describes the others as social, casual, and Web3-oriented. One, Uplandme, plans to let users own blockchain-based metaverse properties.
The conflict between EA and FIFA first emerged in 2021. FIFA reportedly wanted EA to pay it $1 billion every four years to license the soccer organization's name and the World Cup event, and EA refused. Furthermore, EA claimed that FIFA imposed creative restrictions on the simulation games. Since the split, EA has implied that without FIFA holding it back, it can introduce additional game modes beyond 11-on-11, start more brand partnerships like its confirmed Nike deal, and hold live events like streams of real matches.
Despite losing FIFA and the World Cup, EA Sports FC will feature various other leagues from across the globe, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women's Champions League, La Liga Santander, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A, CONMEBOL Libertadores, Barclays Women's Super League, NWSL, and many more.
FIFA has indicated it plans to find another partner for simulation games, but it's unclear what developer could make full-fat FIFA titles instead of EA. EA's only competitor in that arena, Konami, is still recovering from eFootball's disastrous launch.


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Pirelli are confident the tyres they have produced for next season fulfil Formula 1’s requirements and requests.
Widespread regulation changes are being introduced next season with one of the primary goals being to allow cars to follow and race each other more closely than they currently can.
One of the ways in which the sport hopes to do that is by bringing in tyres that drivers can push harder on for longer and that are less sensitive to temperatures.
Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola is confident the Italian company have produced ones that fit the bill, saying they “should be very close to the targets,” and has had his confidence backed up by drivers including Lewis Hamilton.
“During the tests for the 18-inch tyres, [the drivers] were happy with the result,” he told the BBC.
“Lewis, for example, is not a driver who loves to test and he decided to test for one day and he gave us his feedback and it was quite positive.”
For the tests that Hamilton and other drivers have conducted, 18-inch wheels that will be used in 2022 have been fitted to this year’s car, and Isola feels a verdict can’t be fully reached on the tyres yet because of that.
The test campaign for the new 18-inch #Formula1 tyres concluded yesterday at @PaulRicardTrack in France. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 tyres. #F1 #Fit4F1 #Pirelli https://t.co/8HnIZjQfbN pic.twitter.com/fzc3I57Y2m
— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) October 19, 2021
He also feels that problems could arise if next year’s cars turn out to be faster than initially expected as has been reported.
“We tested on ‘mule’ cars so we have to finally validate the results on the 2022 cars, which will be different,” he said.
“There is a lot of discussion about the real performance of the 2022 cars, because at the beginning everybody was expecting cars that were three seconds slower than the current ones.
“Now, there is discussion about a possible performance very close to the current cars and this affects the compounds. We design a range of compounds centred on the performance we are expecting for the following year.
“In any case, the compounds are completely new because we decided to change the philosophy to meet the targets. So we had a completely different approach with different ingredients.
“If there is a [requirement] to adjust the compounds for the following year, we have the 25 days of testing for 2022 and we are also free to select the compounds in a different way (from race to race).

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New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu vetoed a bill that would have established no-excuse absentee voting, citing the Granite State’s “unique” traditions and supporting local officials who had argued it would create problems at the polls. The Union Leader has more:
Gov Chris Sununu vetoed the so-called “no excuse” absentee voting bill Friday, warning it would erode the state’s vaunted political tradition of in-person participation at the polls.
Advocates of the bill had wanted New Hampshire to join 28 other states and the District of Columbia, which allow voters to obtain an absentee ballot without having to give a reason for why they can’t make it to the polls.
Sununu, a two-term Republican, set the bill aside, bringing to 55 the number of 2019 bills he’s vetoed that the Democratically-controlled Legislature has passed.
“This bill would erode an aspect of our unique process that has New Hampshire leading the way when it comes to civic engagement,” Sununu wrote.
The Senate will first take up this question when it meets for a session on the vetoes Sept. 19.
The bill’s supporters had said it was time to give voters the option – though both the Secretary of State and local officials opposed the change:
The bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Katherine Rogers, D-Concord, said restrictions for voting while absent are unfair.
“Current New Hampshire law, which requires voters requesting an absentee ballot to predict what they will be doing on election day weeks or months in advance, is both unreasonable and illogical,” Rogers said in a statement.
“Most U.S. states allow their citizens the choice of voting in person or by mail, and there is no reason for New Hampshire to cling to an archaic process.”
The League of Women Voters and the American Civil Liberties Union had supported this cause (HB 611).
The Secretary of State’s office, citing New Hampshire’s “unique and different traditions,” opposed such a move, as did the New Hampshire City & Town Clerks’ Association, which claims that “no excuse” absentee ballot voting would be a “logistical nightmare.”
The SoS’s office told the Legislature that it believes the change requires an amendment to the state Constitution:
“New Hampshire in many ways is unique and different, and I think we have to respect those traditions when looking at legislation, and making sure that what we pass here is in New Hampshire’s interests and not part of a one-size-fits-all national approach to elections,” Deputy Secretary of State David Scanlan said in testimony to the Senate.
Scanlan cited the New Hampshire Constitution, which requires the Legislature to enable voting by qualified voters who “at the time of the (election), are absent from the city or town of which they are inhabitants, or who by reason of physical disability are unable to vote in person.”
“To expand absentee voting to a situation where anyone can do it for no reason and no excuse? I believe a strong argument could be made that the constitution would have to be changed to permit that to happen,” Scanlan added.
It’s neither surprising that New Hampshire lawmakers (who see the growth of “vote at home” around the nation) voted to make this change, nor that state and local election officials in a state that reveres tradition resisted it. Don’t be surprised if it’s an issue again in the state in 2020 and beyond. Stay tuned …

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Mercy withholds a punishment we deserve; grace gives a blessing we don’t deserve.
Grace is divine help and strength that we receive through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Through grace, we are saved from sin and death. In addition, grace is an enabling power that strengthens us from day to day and helps us endure to the end. Effort is required on our part to receive the fullness of the Lord’s grace.
Acronym for Grace
The word translated “grace” in the New Testament comes from the Greek word charis, which means “favour, blessing, or kindness.” We can all extend grace to others; but when the word grace is used in connection with God, it takes on a more powerful meaning. Grace is God choosing to bless us rather than curse us as our sin deserves.
Eph 2:5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
Eph 2:6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
Eph 2:7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
Eph 2:9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Joh 1:16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.
Joh 1:17 God gave the Law through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Rom 5:15 But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many.
How do I live the new sanctified life ………….and make it to the finish line?
JOHN MACARTHUR’S – GRACE TO YOU
Many professing Christians today utterly ignore the biblical truth that grace “instructs us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and godly in the present age” (Titus 2:12). Instead, many live as if grace were a supernatural “Get Out of Jail FREE” ticket –a no-strings-attached, open-ended package of amnesty, , leniency, immunity, approval, tolerance, and self-awarded privilege divorced from any moral demands.
Tit 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,
Tit 2:12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
Grace is not a one-time event in the Christian experience. We stand in grace –Romans 5:2
Rom 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rom 5:2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Definition: Grace is God’s unmerited favour. It is kindness from God we don’t deserve. There is nothing we have done, nor can ever do to earn this favour. It is a gift from God. Grace is divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration (rebirth) or sanctification; a virtue coming from God; a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine favour.
The entire Christian life is driven and empowered by grace: “It is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods” (Hebrews 13:9)
(2 Peter 3:18). Peter said we should “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ”
Rom 11:6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
Grace keeps us from sinning, because we see the blood of the cross, and the price Christ paid for you and I (it is personal –between Jesus and me, I don’t want to disappoint Him)
Heb 10:26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
Heb 10:27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries.
Heb 10:28 Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the evidence of two or three witnesses.
Heb 10:29 How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace?
Heb 12:14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Heb 12:15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;
2Co_12:9 But he said to me, “My GRACE is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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WHAT IS THIS TREATMENT – HOW DOES THIS TREATMENT WORK?
PRP combined with RF microneedling involves penetration of micro needles into the dermis and deliver radiofrequency pulse into the targeted tissues. The micro needles create micro injuries to the dermis initiate a healing cascade. Injured cells release growth and wound healing signals to undifferentiated cells which results in a localized inflammatory response lasting from one to six hours after the procedure, then fibroblasts are stimulated to produce new collagen. This new collagen fills in the wounded areas, atrophic scars (acneic), and thickens the skin. This process of neo-collagenesis can last from weeks, to up to 6-8 months after the last procedure. The heat generated by RF produces a healing response that causes collagen production and remodeling, allowing the skin to thicken and adhere closer to the muscular structure of the body.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets which involved in the clotting process. As platelets are organized in the clot, they release several different growth factors and other cytokines to promote healing and tissue responses including attracting stem cells to repair the damaged area. When used in injured or damaged tissue, they can induce a remodeling of the tissue to healthier and younger state.
HOW IS IT BETTER TO OTHER TREATMENTS / TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MARKET TODAY?
- Lesions can be selectively treated according to the length of needle.
- There is minimal side effect in epidermis because of the insulation needle.
- Down time is short.
- Less pain.
- Combination with PRP makes the healing faster.
WHAT ARE THE BEST SKIN TYPES AND PATIENTS FOR THIS TREATMENT?
PRP combined with RF microneedling is indicated to tighten and lift skin, to treat wrinkles, large pores, stretch marks, and improve acne scarring.
Persons who have the following conditions may not be treated : skin infections or disease excluding acne, bleeding disorders, patients on anticoagulants, pregnancy, keloid constitution, pacemaker vascular stent or implant, skin malignancy.
DOES IT HURT?
A topical anaesthetic is applied the area to be treated to make the procedure more comfortable about 30 minutes before the procedure begin.
HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT TAKE?
It depends on treatment area, it’s about 60-90 minutes.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
- Immediately after treatment there maybe some pin point bleeding and sometimes swelling which can be minimize with cooling packs after treatment.
- Infection really rare, can be avoid by proper after care treatment. Even though the needles are sterilized, bacterial infection can still occur.
- Pigmentation is caused by picking the skin and excessive sun exposure after treatment.
- Folliculitis caused by sebum temporary increase that block pores, will quickly resolve.
- Redness is variable from patient to patient and usually settles in 24-48 hours.
- Small marks may persist for a few days and dryness of the skin for 3-7 days.
- Bruising is also a possibility as the needle is used to place the PRP into the skin, may take a week or so to resolve.
- Dehydration skin may happen, mostly unseen, only feel the skin is flaking.
WHAT IS THE DOWNTIME?
By leaving the entire epidermal layer intact, PRP combined with RF microneedling allows the patient to resume normal activities quickly.
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER TREATMENT TO GET THE BEST RESULTS?
Aftercare plays an important role in reducing recovery time. Keep the area clean even from make-up following the initial treatment session. Use sunscreen to avoid pigmentation from sun exposure. Excericise and Massage should be avoided at this time. More aggressive treatment may result in skin flaking as the new skin layer regenerates, moisturizer are recommended.
WHEN SHOULD I START SEEING RESULTS?
It takes some time for your body to produce collagen about 1 – 4 weeks, the tightening effect and final result are going to appear gradually over 6-8 months
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Patients are require to complete a minimum series of 3 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart. Some issues will require more treatments.
HOW SOON WILL I SEE RESULTS?
Most will see improvement several weeks after the treatment but the full results will likely take months to be fully realized.
HOW LONG WILL THE RESULTS LAST?
The durability of the results will depend on a number of factors including the age of the patient but most will require a touch-up procedure or two after 1 year after a treatment.
HOW MUCH DOES THE TREATMENT COST?
The cost can vary based on the number of treatments required and on the adjunctive procedures recommended. We now have discounted packages available for the face under $2000. Other body parts can be added.
AM I A CANDIDATE?
Patients who desire skin tightening and those with fine lines and wrinkles or those with acne scars are ideal candidates. We would be happy to see you for a free consultation to determine whether you are a candidate for the procedures.
DOES IT HURT?
Most patients have only minor discomfort after the topical local anesthetic that is placed takes full effect.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
The procedure takes 1-1.5 hours depending on the treated area and on the other adjunctive treatments provided.
Call Rodeo Drive Cosmetic Centers located inside Dr. Mark Mofid’s practice in La Jolla today to learn more about fractional micro-needle radiofrequency and platelet rich plasma and to schedule your free consultation and skin assessment today at (760) 428-0478.

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Sunday, 21 July 2019
Inspired by the activism of a Swedish high school student, high school students from Glenwood Springs and Rifle marched to the Garfield County seat to bring attention to climate change Friday.
Around 20 students, most of them from Glenwood Springs High School, walked down Grand Avenue during the school’s lunch hour,
"Climate change is not a lie, do not let our planet die."
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Camping in the desert is one of the top outdoor activities to try in Bahrain, and every year thousands flock to Sakhir to set up their tents for the season.
Now, the Southern Governorate has announced that the 2019/20 season will run from November 20 until March 20, 2020.
This year, registration will be completely free of charge for the first time.
Southern Governor HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa has also said there will be more sites specifically for families, and others for individuals.
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K-collection CPUs are ‘unlocked’. Some computers have Intel chips with none letters. A Core i3” chip is on the decrease end of efficiency that is best fitted to finances computers. Manufacturers typically use AMD and Intel Pentium CPUs in their low-price models as an alternative.
Like all of Intel’s Coffee Lake i3 lineup, the processor doesn’t function hyper-threading, so it only wields 4 threads. It’s not just in newer titles as Deus Ex suffers from the identical CPU dependency, although I should note that using faster reminiscence than the 3000MHz kit I used with all CPUs here does slender this hole considerably.
Intel’s built-in graphics aren’t an ideal choice for gaming, but the Core i3-8100’s nimble performance in lightly-threaded duties is a good pairing for lower-finish graphics cards. Haswell, Broadwell, Skylake, Kaby Lake, and Espresso Lake CPUs use 4-digit model names (such as the Intel Core i7-8700).


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Leaders in two Aug. 7 Republican Party primary elections for constable in DeSoto County prevailed in the runoff election Tuesday as well, though most voters elected to pass.
The small number of DeSoto voters, only about 3.5 percent, also mirrored the state in choosing Mike Sumrall on the Democratic side for the state auditor's race.
In the constable races, Constable Elizabeth "Liz" Medlin defeated challenger Earnest Russell Givens in the First Judicial District.
She will face the Democratic Party nominee, Michael Len Anderson, in the general election in November.
Medlin received 733 votes (60.8 percent) to 468 for Givens (38.9 percent).
She was appointed to the position by the Board of Supervisors, serving the unexpired term of her husband, former constable Floyd Medlin.
Tuesday night, she earned the position on her own.
Jason Motz, who lost a close race four years ago to Constable Chris Sing, handily defeated Sing on the rematch in the Fourth Judicial District.
Sing won by 16 votes in a runoff election with Motz four years ago.
Motz got 589 votes (58.9 percent) to 410 for Sing (41 percent) in this year's runoff.
Motz has no announced opposition in the general election.
On the Democratic Party slate, the only race was the statewide contest between Sumrall and Todd Brand.
Sumrall won in DeSoto County with 61.7 percent of the vote to Brand's 37.6 percent
In raw vote totals, Sumrall had 100; Brand 61.
Statewide, Sumrall had 93,542 votes, or 53 percent, to Brand's 82,132, or 47 percent, with 1,353 of 1,949 precincts reporting. But Sumrall was declared the winner.
He was the top Democrat in the race in the polling Aug. 7.
Sumrall will face Republican Stacey Pickering in the General Election. Pickering won the party's nomination without opposition in the primary.
A total of 2,371 ballots were cast in the runoff in DeSoto County, only 3.53 percent of the 67,244 registered voters.
Chris Wilson, chairman of the DeSoto County Republican Party Executive Committee, said he favors a change in the state law on elections that would knock out runoff elections in races where fewer than 50 percent of the registered voters participate in the election.
"We would do away with all the expense of conducting the runoffs, but then, I haven't received any commitments from any elected officials who would favor that plan," he said.
Tuesday's Democratic Party primary in the Love precinct recorded exactly one ballot.
The Hernando Central precinct showed only 2 ballots.
Neither of those precincts was involved in the Republican Party races for constable, but both were required to have a minimum of three qualified poll workers, each of whom will be paid $75 for the day.
"There's got to be a better way," Wilson said.
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The epidemiological situation will leave its mark on the Rijeka Carnival program this year as well. The fifth season will not be held again in the usual edition. But unlike last year when it was held Virtual Rijeka Carnival, part of the program will take place at the usual time.
The central part of everyone Rijeka Carnival are carnival processions. International Carnival Parade it is the crown of carnival festivities in Kvarner and beyond. The competition in imagination, wit and originality, fireworks of colors and shapes, results in a parade of hundreds of allegorical cars, thousands of masks and an immeasurable number of spectators from the country and abroad.
Children's carnival procession is a carnival event in which the youngest generations from the country and abroad participate, when the river of children floods Rijeka's Korzo in a colorful masquerade procession. Countless characters from fairy tales and the most beautiful creatures from the imagination that day are the main attractions of the Rijeka Carnival, which attracts many visitors from all over the world.
Unfortunately, the International Carnival Parade, which was supposed to take place on February 27, has already been postponed, as has the Children's Carnival Parade. The organizers are hoping how with the arrival of the summer months the epidemiological situation will be more favorable. Thus, the dates of the procession, but also other major events, moved to early summer.
Part of the program though in the usual term
However, part of the program will take place at the usual time. So it will be on Monday, January 17th The key to the City will be handed over to the master of the carnival. On that occasion, as the organizers emphasize, some more news of this edition of the Carnival will be presented.
Despite the postponement of the central events of the event, the Croatian Cultural Center in Sušak will host a cycle of four attractive theatrical comedies. It will be held as part of the already traditional program "Days of Laughter at the Carnival", in accordance with all epidemiological measures and restrictions that will be in force at the time of the event.
What will also mark the coming days in the city is the variety of carnival decorations which will soon flutter, bring a good mood and remind you of the unbridled spirit of the carnival tradition.
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Classical ultrasound techniques offer an image of the morphology of tissues. In this talk we will review new ultrasound imaging techniques that allow, while simultaneously capturing its morphology, to obtain information of the molecular and functional processes that take place inside the human body. We will review functional imaging techniques with ultrasound that allow for real-time functional brain imaging; super-resolution ultrasound that allows for imaging beyond the Rayleigh diffraction limit; photoacoustic techniques that mix laser and ultrasound beams to produce molecular imaging, as well as hybrid techniques that mix magnetic and ultrasound fields to produce advanced diagnostic images.


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Stocks ended mixed Monday ahead of a flurry of earnings reports that could determine whether the economy is really getting better, as investors have been hoping over the past month.
Early signs were good. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. surprised investors after the end of trading Monday when it released better-than-expected quarterly results and announced a $5 billion stock offering. The company had been scheduled to report early Tuesday.
The bank's $1.7 billion profit was just the sort of good surprise traders were waiting for Monday as they snapped up financial stocks.
The buying helped the Dow Jones industrial average turn a 120-point deficit into a modest drop of 26 points by the time the closing bell sounded.
Broader indexes managed to post gains. Trading volume was light, which can skew the market's moves.
The earnings reports and economic figures due this week could reignite buying if they beat Wall Street's modest expectations.
"If you get a couple earnings reports that are better than the worst that people expected then that might help," said Denis Amato, chief investment officer at Ancora Advisors.
Beyond banks, industrial stocks ended mixed after Boeing Co. and Chevron Corp. said the weak economy was hurting their results.
The market was unsettled by a New York Times report saying the Treasury has directed General Motors Corp. to lay the groundwork for a potential bankruptcy filing by June 1. GM might be forced to file if it cannot complete a plan to exchange debt for equity, according to the report.
The Dow fell 25.57, or 0.3%, to 8,057.81.
Broader stock indicators advanced. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 2.17, or 0.3%, to 858.73, and the Nasdaq composite index rose 0.77, or 0.1%, to 1,653.31.
Investors have been placing bets that improvements at banks could help lift the economy. The Dow has rallied for five weeks, but last week showed increased volatility as investors prepared for earnings reports.
Some of the worries dissipated late last week Wells Fargo & Co. jolted investors with an announcement that it expected to report a $3 billion profit for the first quarter. Stocks surged Thursday on the news, giving stocks moderate gains for the week. Markets were closed for Good Friday.
In other market action, the Russell 2000 index of smaller companies slipped 0.15, or less than 0.1%, to 468.05.
About three stocks rose for every two that fell on the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came to 1.5 billion shares compared with 1.8 billion shares traded Thursday.
Bond prices were mixed. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.86% from 2.92% late Thursday. The yield on the three-month T-bill rose to 0.18% from 0.17% late Thursday.


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In response to the health care needs of a growing community, in 1977, Beaumont opened a new 200-bed hospital on rural farmland in Troy. Today, Beaumont, Troy has grown to 520 licensed beds and offers a comprehensive array of health care services, continuing to develop to meet the needs of the growing communities it serves.About Beaumont Health
Beaumont Health is Michigan’s largest health care system, based on inpatient admissions and net patient revenue. A not-for-profit organization, it was formed in 2014 by Beaumont Health System, Botsford Health Care and Oakwood Healthcare to provide patients with the benefit of greater access to extraordinary, compassionate care, no matter where they live in Southeast Michigan. Beaumont Health has total net revenue of $4.4 billion and consists of eight hospitals with 3,429 beds, 187 outpatient sites, nearly 5,000 physicians, 38,000 employees and 3,500 volunteers. In 2017, Beaumont Health had 175,688 inpatient discharges, 17,789 births and 574,591 emergency visits.
Troy, Michigan is located at the heart of Metropolitan Detroit's northern suburbs. The City’s estimated 2016 population is 83,181, making it the largest city in Oakland County. Troy is a leading business and shopping destination with premier office centers and the upscale Somerset Collection. Troy is home to a wide range of businesses - from small family run operations to Fortune 500 companies. Our vibrant and diverse international community is home to strong neighborhoods, top ranked schools, low property tax rates, and outstanding city services.


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Tractor-Trailer Rollover Sends 1 To Hospital in Putnam County
One person was hospitalized after a tractor-trailer rolled over, causing massive oil spill on a Putnam County highway.
The crash occurred around 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, when a southbound truck hauling a flatbed loaded with concrete blocks lost control and drove off the shoulder of Route 22 just south of the intersection with Havilland Hollow Road in Patterson.
The truck smashed through a guardrail and overturned down an embankment.
Deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and emergency medical responders aided the injured truck driver, a male who complained of head and neck pain. He was transported to Danbury Hospital for evaluation.
The load of concrete blocks flung from the truck and at least one of the truck fuel tanks was ruptured, spilling diesel fuel onto the ground.
Officials from the New York State Department Environmental Conservation responded to the scene to coordinate a cleanup of the diesel fuel spill, which was estimated at about 125 gallons, police say.
Route 22 was closed for hours following the crash.
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Black Panther is a black power fantasy in which the mythical African kingdom boasts the most advanced technology in the world. Of course, actually creating the fictional realm of Wakanda falls to the mostly white companies involved in special effects, including Industrial Light & Magic [Black Panther, by Vincent Frei, Art of VFX, January 9, 2018]. But the people on the screen and behind the camera who will garner the glory are overwhelmingly black.
Disney’s first Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie of the year will boast an almost all-black cast, a black director, a budget well north of $100 million, and storyline replete with black power and “Afrofuturism.” Marvel studio head Kevin Feige bragged “90 percent of the cast is either African or African American”. [Black Panther: Majority of Cast Will Be ‘African or African-American,’ by Molly Freeman, Screen Rant, May 13, 2016]
Significantly, Wakanda is framed as a direct response to “stereotypes” that Africa is undeveloped and primitive:
In the trailer … we see a white man… describing the most common stereotypes about countries in Africa. Soon he is asked about what knows of Wakanda, and we see visuals of a place the interviewee calls “El Dorado” and how it is not in South America — it is in Africa and it’s actually Wakanda. He proceeds to explain how anyone who had gone to “explore” it did not come out alive.Watch the trailer:
That right there in just two minutes drops the trope of defenseless Africans who need help and shows what African countries could have been without its colonization. Where instead of showing a story of a white hero who comes to aid the people it shows those who have hidden their culture to keep it safe.
[The ‘Black Panther’ Trailer Shows What Africa Would Have Been If White People Didn’t Destroy It, by Nomaris Garcia Rivera, Affinity, June 11, 2017]
So the myth that the misfortune of Africa (and by extension all blacks) is solely due to whites will be getting some cinematic reinforcement. And as you might guess, the film’s main booster was Nate Moore, the sole black producer in Marvel’s film division. [The Man Who Put Marvel In The Black, by Kelley Carter, FiveThirtyEight, May 17, 2016]
The film is directed by Ryan Coogler, who directed a “black” Rocky spinoff with Creed, who also directed the anti-police film Fruitvale Station. Hilariously, Coogler visited Africa before principal photography began for…“accuracy”. [How Ryan Coogler took a deep dive into African culture to make Black Panther, by Josh Weiss, SyFy, December 28, 2017] And his “blackness” informs the whole project. [Why Marvel's Black Panther Needs A Black Director, According To Ryan Coogler, by Adam Holmes, CinemaBlend, November 23, 2015]
Black producer—black director—an overwhelmingly black audience. As a marketing strategy, it may work, as the move is already outperforming all other MCU films in presales. [‘Black Panther’ outsells all Marvel films in first 24 hours of ticket presales, MarketWatch, January 10, 2018]
And it’s being interpreted in political terms, as proof of black (consumer) power, with the MSM gleefully assisting Marvel’s marketing campaign:
“Black Panther” viewing parties are being scheduled around the country for its February release, smack dab in the middle of Black History Month. Clothing lines are being designed around the bright colors and Afrofuturism styles of Wakanda. And Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar was just named to produce the soundtrack.Buying tickets for the film is even being defended as a charitable cause:
“What is significant now, however, is that this age of convergence of film franchises with social media, a black superhero movie with an almost all-black cast conveys power, that we have arrived. It’s evolution,” said Christopher Chambers, a Georgetown University media studies professor.
[Black Panther movie causing excitement around country, by Jesse Holland, Washington Post, January 4, 2018]
And a New York man wants to make sure a key demographic doesn't miss out on the African superhero's exploits: kids of color.For American civic nationalists, Black Panther is an ominous sign. Like the National Football League, the movie industry is another American institution that seems to be dividing along racial lines, with whites alone being warned away from embracing racial identity. The effectiveness of Black Panther’s pro-black marketing strategy is a startling contrast to how whites react to pop culture: they generally don’t base their self-worth off films and are actively discouraged from “seeing themselves” as mythical heroes. Significantly, MCU’s treatment of “Thor,” the hero based on the Northern European god, featured a multicultural Asgard with black Nordic deities. [The End of White Celebrity, by Gregory Hood, American Renaissance, November 17, 2017]
[Black marketing consultant] Fredrick Joseph has started a GoFundMe campaign so kids in Harlem, New York, can go see the movie when it comes out next month.
And thanks to some big-name celebrities, the "Wakanda Forever!" campaign is growing faster than a speeding bullet.
"I knew I wanted to do something for the children, especially of Harlem, because it was a community primarily of color," Joseph, 29, told CNN. "I said to myself, how can I get as many children as possible to see this film and see themselves as a superhero or a king or queen?"
"Representation and inclusion are legitimately essential pillars to creating dreams for yourself," he added.
[An activist starts a GoFundMe campaign to help kids in Harlem see 'Black Panther', by Lauren Lee, CNN, January 10, 2018]
Now the double standard of American racial politics is in your local movie theater.
It would be one thing if Wakanda was simply a flight into fancy. But journalists and activists seem to be taking it seriously, believing it has importance for real world politics. Unfortunately, the reality of black run nations is Zimbabwe, not Wakanda. And if Americans are foolish enough to confuse Hollywood’s delusions with real life, we won’t end up with an “Afro-futurist” paradise—but a country that will look like a larger version of Baltimore.
Paul Kersey[Email him] is the author of the blog SBPDL, and has published the books SBPDL Year One, Hollywood in Blackface and Escape From Detroit, Opiate of America: College Football in Black and White and Second City Confidential: The Black Experience in Chicagoland. His latest book is The Tragic City: Birmingham 1963-2013.


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The Best 2021 GPS Dog Collars
Healthy pets are happy pets. These collars and wearable trackers are equipped with activity and location tracking and help to ensure your cat or dog are both healthy and safe. Discover which is best for your pet.
2021 Reviews: The Best GPS Dog Collars & Trackers
Dog owners want to ensure their furry companions stay safe. This is why they take their pets to the vet on a regular basis for care and checkups, keep them on a leash while on walks, and train them to remain in the yard. However, in reality, even the biggest dog lovers have lost a pet at some point and experience severe anxiety and fear. In fact, one of the absolute worst feelings you could ever have is not knowing whether or not your dog is safe after getting loose while visiting friends or family or after escaping your yard. Today’s advanced technology makes it possible for dog owners to ensure their dogs are safer by buying a GPS dog tracker or dog collar. You can now find your dog and quickly bring him home.
We reviewed dozens of different GPS dog trackers in order to find the very best ones. When choosing the top GPS dog collars, we carefully considered wearability, GPS tracking functions and features, and user reviews.
3 Different Kinds of Dog Trackers: GPS, Short-Range, and Radio
GPS trackers are not the only type of dog tracker. There are several other types of technologies that are available for tracking your dog and it is a good idea to review all of the different options that are available to you.
Unfortunately, there is so much jargon that comes up whenever tracking collars are discussed. This can cause many prospective customers to get very frustrated and throw up their hands and give up.
However, don’t worry – it really is not that complex.
Basically, there are three different kinds of tracking collars that are widely used today.
- GPS Collars
- Short-Range Tracking Collars
- Radio Collars
In this article, we will be focusing on GPS tracking since they use satellite technology and can be integrated with your smartphone that allows you to track your dog at all times of the day and night.
The following are the Best Dog Collar GPS Trackers that are currently available:
1. Whistle 3 GPS Tracker and Activity Monitor
This is the top GPS dog tracker that is currently available in the marketplace. Its main function is providing real-time nationwide location tracking to help you find your lost pet. It achieves this via advanced cellular and GPS technology. This allows you to pinpoint the exact location of your pet. The GPS monitor is similar to a cell phone and a cellular connection is required in order for it to work properly. So for this tracker to work correctly, you must have a monthly subscription. The plans start at $7 per month. You can select your plan on the Whistle App. This is the best tracker on the market, despite the monthly cost.
The Whistle 3 tracker also tracks the movement of your dog as a secondary function which allows you to track whether or not he is getting enough exercise.
Pet obesity is a major problem. A clinical survey showed that 56% of all dogs could be classified as being clinically overweight. It is also estimated that a majority of dogs do not receive the amount of exercise that is recommended, especially when they are left alone for extended periods of time. The tracker can help you determine whether or not your dog is part of this category, and help you track the progress of your dog after you start making efforts to increase your dog’s activity levels.
In order to stay ahead of your dog, the tracker offers proactive alerts that will notify you via the app, email, or text, if your dog strays away from their assigned safe area. The innovative feature makes it possible for you to find your dog before he strays too far. The very last thing that you want to occur is to check your app and discover that your dog is many miles away.
Key Features of the Whistle 3 GPS Tracker and Activity Monitor
- Real-time, 24/7 tracking
- Alerts you whenever your pet leaves his safe places
- Track progress and set activity goals
- View movement over 24 hours
2. Link AKC GPS Dog Collar
There are a number of different interesting features that this tracker is equipped with that make it possible for pet owners to remotely track the location and wellbeing of their pets. The Link AKC features activity monitoring and nationwide location tracking with the U.S. It is an excellent option for all pet owners. This product, similar to our number one pick, this GPS tracking monitors the location of your pet. That means you need to have a monthly subscription in order for the tracker to work properly. After all, it is difficult to see where your dog is located if the tracker is unable to connect with the cellular network. There are three choices available: a 2-year plan, an annual plan, or a monthly plan. Although a subscription is required, you can’t beat the tracking accuracy.
However, its activity monitoring is not as accurate as some other brands. This collar is advertised as being able to monitor the daily activities of your pet accurately, however, many customers have reported that it was not accurate. This tracker allows you to set your goals in a similar way as our top choice, although the inaccuracy may not make the feature very useful. Choose this product if you are just looking for a tracker. Choose the Whistle if you also are interested in activity monitoring.
In addition to those features. the Link also has a few other bells and whistles that pet owners might be interested in. It comes with a training sound that you can use to signal your dog when you are not there and a remote turn-on LED. Also, it tracks the surrounding temperature of your dog and alerts you when the temperature gets too low or high. The app also can set health reminders and store vet records.
Key Features of the Link AKC Dog Collar
- Sound & light for training
- Tracks activity and location
- Monitors temperature
- Stores vet records
3. Black & Decker Smart Dog Collar
This is ideal for pet owners who are searching for a GPS dog collar that is well-rounded.
The Black & Decker Smart Dog Collar comes with activity tracking and two-way audio and is a well-rounded, excellent GPS dog collar. The collar is equipped with a daily activity monitor and an accurate GPS tracking system. You will be able to see where your dog is, what they have been doing all day, and which routes they have been on, through using a basic app installed on your smartphone. Also, the GPS tracker sends an instant alert whenever your dog leaves his area and allows you to get custom safety zones set up. A number of different zones can be set up, so your dog can play at the park and at home, without getting continuous notifications on your phone.
The two-way audio is one of the most important features of this collar. By just pressing a button, you would be able to hear what your dog is hearing and directly talk to him. To some people, that might seem like just an aesthetic, but being able to speak to your dog’s collar can definitely be a big benefit if he gets lost. Think about being able to directly speak to your dog’s rescuers before you are able to get there.
Are you still not sure? This collar is water-resistant as well in water of up to three feet and is very durable. It also comes equipped with an OLED display with your contact information and your dog’s name displayed in case your pet gets lost. You can also have a customized message displayed for special situations.
Key Features of the Black & Decker Smart Dog Collar
- Customizable safe zones
- Activity tracker
- Virtual dog tag
- 2-way audio
4. PetFon GPS Dog Tracker
No subscription is required for this wearable, easy-to-use dog tracker that lasts for 15 hours in between charging it.
Features of the PetFon GPS Dog Tracker:
- A monthly subscription is not required
- In open areas provides coverage of up to 3.5 miles, and in congested downtown areas up to .65 miles.
- Lets you set safe areas for your dog and get instant notifications anytime your dog leaves his designated zone
- Can illuminate it at night, which makes it easier to find your dog in the dark
- Has an option for uploading voice commands, which allows you to correct your dog when he leaves his safe area
Pros of the PetFon GPS Dog Tracker
This unit’s real-time results were very popular with pet owners and many people praised its accuracy and how fast it reports barrier violations. Another win for pet owners is how easy it is to set up, and also the customer service provided by PetFon.
Cons of the PetFon GPS Dog Tracker
The range on the PetFon could be better, and it is disappointing that it does not have true waterproofing since a sudden swim when your dog is off his leash could be disastrous for this product.
5. Tractive 3G GPS Dog Tracker
This waterproof tracker offers real-time tracking information that helps you find your dog. Updates can be viewed on any web browser or the Tractive App, which provides you with extra flexibility when you are looking for your dog. This genuinely waterproof GPS tracker sends real-time information to your phone directly from the Tractive App.
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- No tracking range limitations
- A monthly subscription is required and starts at $4.99 per month
- Maintains a charge for as long as five days
- You can set up a virtual fence or safe area and receive instant notifications whenever your dog breaks this perimeter
Pros of the Tractive 3G GPS Dog Tracker
Pet owners love this app due to its options and design, which allows you to track your dog in real-time, and also gives you the opportunity to see where he has traveled on his journey beyond the safe zone. Owners also like the Google integration, which gives them landmarks such as houses to help them with their searches instead of just a basic blimp on the screen.
Cons of the Tractive 3G GPS Dog Tracker
This device, compared to others, is on the bulky side. For smaller dogs, that can be an issue. Reviewers also didn’t like the customer service, which can be slow and is only available via email.

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It’s hot, it’s cold, it’s raining, it’s Melbourne!
I didn’t think I’d get around to posting a single photo this month. Luckily I did. This is another one of my traditional flower posts with a macro shot on top and the whole bunch below. It’s spring here (on most days at least) and it sure is nice to see colours all around the place.
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In short: Did what it said on the tin. In full: Was concerned before I started the race as some sign posts to the Airfield would have been good. When we got there though my fears disappeared. Well organised and started on time. The race did exactly what it said on the tin. You do not enter a race around an airfield and expect scenery, you do it for a PB. I was on for a significant one until the last 2km when I ran into a 25mph wind gusting over 30mph which lets face it that was beyond anyones control. However again on an airfield race it is a gamble you take. I am more than happy with the early part of the race as the hedgrows shelter you. Yeah fair enough no momento to put in the loft never to be seen again but all the fruit and snack bars you could eat. I know which I enjoyed more. Date of review: September 7, 2006
In short: Worminghall - a unique setting! In full: I've given it a high score for scenery not because it was a pretty setting but because it was unusual and interesting (if you like that sort of thing!). Disused airfield with a disused plane in the middle of it (which plenty of people seemed to be checking out on their warm-up jogs!). Quiet roads once off the airfield. Yes, the wind made it tough in the more exposed areas, but that's down to the day; nothing the organisers can do to change that! I didn't think it was the flattest flat course I've done, but to be fair it was not far off. Bit disappointing not to get a souvenir but the cakes and teas ensured that plenty of runners and supporters didn't just leave straight after they'd finished, which made for an ongoing friendly atmosphere. Date of review: September 5, 2006
In short: Nice and flat but too exposed and windy In full: Was well organised and nice and flat, but the wind in your face for the last 2km was hard to run against. It was also expensive with no finishing prize. Date of review: September 4, 2006
In short: an avrage race In full: having run most 10k races within a 30mile radius of ox18 in the last 4 months, nothing about this race stands out. Nothing bad, and nothing special....apart from a PB, but this race could be so much more...a t-shirt, medal, mug....commemerative jam spoon.....anything would help!!! Date of review: September 3, 2006
In short: worth doing once..but thats all! In full: OSD? has a great summary of this race. The disused airfield makes for a souless 6-7k of this race...the wind you get in flat places made the conditions tricky at times
no medal or memento , yet a £7 fee is a bit harsh, no real expenditure bearing in mind only a small bit of road was used.
In short: Warm & windy but welcoming In full: Well organised with a course that may not be the prettiest but has plenty of elbow room. As a novice I found it tough going on the day even though it was nice & flat, but enjoyed the event which had a great atmosphere. Thanks to all the helpers/organisers. Good fruit & cereal bars at the finish. Excellent home made cakes too. Date of review: September 3, 2006

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In the present work, the influence of polymorphic transformations on the porosity of plasma sprayed products produced from pure aluminum oxide was investigated. Scanning electron microscopy, quantitative X-ray diffraction analysis, and X-ray computer tomography are used to quantify the porosity. It was established that the plasma sprayed products is a mixture of α, γ and δ aluminum oxides with different densities. When heating, these phase modifications undergo the polymorphic transformations which are accompanied by change in the volume. Opposite variations in the volume of the modifications can lead to both decrease and increase in porosity of material as the temperature of heat treatment increases. It was shown that the non-monotonic behavior of temperature dependence of the porosity is shown to be steadily repeated; this is related to the occurrence of polymorphic transformations. This allows us to change purposefully the porosity of plasma sprayed pure aluminum-oxide products by heat treatments.Keywords: Plasma sprayed products, aluminum oxide, heat treatment, polymorphic transformations, porosity
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If you’re in the process of putting together your Christmas wish list and you appreciate Apple’s elegantly designed products, you might like to add Designed by Apple in California to your list.
A 300 page book, featuring 450 beautiful photographs by Andrew Zuckerman, it captures the essence of Apple’s meticulous design process. A visual history – charting Apple’s journey From the iMac, in all its colourful glory, to the Pencil, in quiet shades of white – it offers a glimpse into the thinking that goes into the company’s iconic products.
As Apple puts it:
[It’s] a hardcover volume that is both a testament and a tribute to the meticulous processes of design, engineering, and manufacturing that are singularly Apple.
The book, which is lovingly produced (as you’d expect), showcases not just the finished products, but the means by which they were made, providing an insight into the innovative materials and techniques that have propelled Apple to its position as one of the world’s largest companies.
Printed using low-ghost inks on specially milled German paper with gilded matte silver edges it’s a weighty tome that will – I have no doubt – bring a smile when its unwrapped on Christmas Day. (For you, or a loved one.)
I’ve been wavering over buying a copy – it’s expensive – but I’ve 99% convinced myself that I ‘need’ a copy in my library. It feels like a slice of history and, as someone who has been using Apple’s products since the Apple II, it’s a history I’ve grown up with.


UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has paid tribute to Ireland's contribution to UN peacekeeping missions over the past 50 years.
Mr Ban is on a two-day official visit to Ireland and met the Taoiseach at Government Buildings for a working lunch before addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr Ban paid tribute to the 90 Irish citizens who lost their lives during UN missions.
'I pay tribute to your fallen personnel. And I express my deepest appreciation to Ireland for its long-standing commitment to these operations.'
The UN Secretary General also addressed members of the Institute of International and European Affairs at Dublin Castle this morning.
He also said he hoped Ireland would keep the UN central to its foreign policy agenda.
After meeting the Taoiseach, he said the UN would spare no effort in providing the necessary support to help secure the release of Sharon Commins.
The GOAL aid worker from Dublin was kidnapped in Sudan last week.
Mr Ban said the UN would continue to provide the necessary support in terms of information and logistics on the ground to help ensure her safe return.
The Secretary General met with Environment Minister and Green Party leader John Gormley.
They discussed the issue of climate change ahead of the Copenhagen summit.
Mr Ban will meet Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea and the Army Chief of Staff tomorrow to discuss Irish participation in UN-mandated peace operations.


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The former Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Dr Stephen Opuni, and two others have indicated that they have filed a notice of an Appeal and motion for stay of proceedings to be heard on May 27, 2021.
This was after an Accra High Court ordered Dr Stephen Opuni and two others, to open their defence in the ongoing trial.
The Court presided over by Justice Clemence Honyenuga. In his ruling, on a submission of no case, the prosecution had succeeded in proving the essential ingredients in the charges levelled against the accused persons except for three charges on money laundering.
He said the Court was convinced that this matter was very sensitive and prosecution had been able to make a prima facie case against the accused persons.
When the case was called on Monday, Samuel Cudjoe, the Counsel for Dr Opuni, explained the defendant’s absence from the Court, indicating it was for medical reasons.
“We have a letter from the University of Ghana Medical Center evidencing the fact that Dr Opuni was referred to see the facility by another Specialists,” he said.
Madam Yvonne Attakora Obuobisa, Director of Public Prosecution, said the prosecution just got a copy of the medical report and having a look at the letter, “it looked vague, it does not give specific date and time the accused would be present in court”.
She said the letter did not give any further information to guide the Court and that it should have been addressed to the Court Registrar.
The Director prayed that the date and time be abridged forward for the motion to be heard before the Appeal process.
Nutifafa Benson, the Counsel for Seidu Agongo, CEO of Agricult Ghana Limited and one other, said they had not been served. Still, regarding the medical issues of the accused person, “we pray the Court to consider him to enable him to obtain the needed medical assistance.”
Justice Honyenuga said having served with a copy of the letter, Dr Opuni was being excused from attending Court on Monday 17, 2021.
He said both parties had agreed for the date to be abridged for the said motion, therefore, the date for the motion had been fixed; May 26, 2021.
Dr Opuni and Mr Agongo are facing 27 charges including defrauding by false pretences, willfully causing financial loss to the State, money laundering, corruption by public officer and contravention of the Public Procurement Act.
They have both pleaded not guilty to the charges and are on a ¢300,000 self-recognisance bail, each.
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Through the end of August, sales of diesel vehicles in the U.S. were up 37.0 percent, compared to the same eight-month period in 2010. Led by the Volkswagen Jetta TDI and Golf TDI, diesel vehicles appear on track to slowly inch their way up the sales charts, though their tally of 8,808 vehicles sold in August still only represents 0.82 percent of total automotive sales. Sigh.
It is getting to be rather common these days to see a tuning company add ridiculous amounts of power to already high-performance vehicles. Some companies have earned quite a reputation for taking German designed and engineered cars and adding superchargers, turbochargers or just really big engines, such as RUF with Porshces and Brabus with Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
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near-field scanning optical microscopy[¦nir ¦fēld ‚skan·iŋ ‚äp·tə·kəl mī′kräs·kə·pē]
A technique for making optical measurements at dimensions much smaller than the wavelength of light, by scanning a nanometric detector or radiation source in proximity to a sample surface. Also known as scanning near-field optical microscopy.
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“The Raven” is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a distraught lover who is paid a mysterious visit by a talking raven. The lover, often identified as a student, is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further antagonize the protagonist with its constant repetition of the word “Nevermore”. The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, and classical references.Poe claimed to have written the poem logically and methodically, with the intention to create a poem that would appeal to both critical and popular tastes, as he explained in his 1846 follow-up essay, “The Philosophy of Composition”. The poem was inspired in part by a talking raven in the novel Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty by Charles Dickens. Poe based the complex rhythm and meter on Elizabeth Barrett’s poem “Lady Geraldine’s Courtship”, and made use of internal rhyme as well as alliteration throughout,
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“The Raven” is by far Poe’s best-known poem and it is one of more than forty to be found in The Raven and Other Poems, a volume that collects the best of Poe’s exercises in verse. Here, readers are treated to such masterpieces as “Annabel Lee,” “The Haunted Palace,” “The Conqueror Worm,” “The City in the Sea,” “Lenore,” and many more. These poems are imbued with the somber seriousness that we associate with Poe’s macabre fiction, but also with his marvelous appraisals of the mysteries of our and other worlds, and his fervent belief in undying love.

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Museum staffer a table tennis star
Heine Kohl, a staff member at the Albany Museum has once again been chosen to represent the Eastern Cape Province in table tennis at the 20-21 October National Public Servants Sports & Cultural Events Tournament in Pretoria.
The Eastern Cape will be represented by 241 athletes competing in the different sports codes with all nine provinces participating in a range of sports including football, volleyball, a tug-of-war, ping pong (table tennis), tennis, pool, chess, mraba-raba and Jukskei.
Heine participated in the provincial table tennis trials held two weeks ago in East London where he was one of six out of 28 players chosen to participate in the nationals. Heine will this time also captain the EC team.
“I am honoured to be chosen again for the third year, having won three gold medals,” Kohl said, “My plan is to teach Table Tennis at local schools.”
The National Public Servants Sports and Cultural Events (NPSSCE) coordinates and facilitates civil servants’ involvement in sports activities.
The Eastern Cape hosted the National Tournament in 2014 before it went to Mpumalanga 2015 and Bloemfontein last year, followed by Pretoria this year.