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Is Ahmose’s divine gift a blessing or a curse?
The second daughter of the Pharaoh, Ahmose has always dreamed of a quiet life as a priestess, serving Egypt’s gods, ministering to the people of the Two Lands. But when the Pharaoh dies without an heir, she is given instead as Great Royal Wife to the new king – a soldier of common birth. For Ahmose is god-chosen, gifted with the ability to read dreams, and it is her connection to the gods which ensures the new Pharaoh his right to rule.
Ahmose’s elder sister Mutnofret has been raised to expect the privileged station of Great Royal Wife; her rage at being displaced cannot be soothed. As Ahmose fights the currents of Egypt’s politics and Mutnofret’s vengeful anger, her youth and inexperience carry her beyond her depth and into the realm of sacrilege.
To right her wrongs and save Egypt from the gods’ wrath, Ahmose must face her most visceral fear: bearing an heir. But the gods of Egypt are exacting, and even her sacrifice may not be enough to restore the Two Lands to safety.
The Sekhmet Bed is the first volume of Libbie Hawker’s series The She-King, a family saga of the Thutmosides, one of ancient Egypt’s most fascinating royal families. Don’t miss Book 2: The Crook and Flail
Note: This ebook edition contains a preview chapter of Libbie Hawker’s new ancient Egyptian series, The Book of Coming Forth by Day.Amazon.com
I first stumbled across this author with the book, “Take Off Your Pants,” a book about how to outline your novel. The writing was succinct and I’ve been using the author’s suggestions. You can read my review of that book HERE.
However, Hawker is a historian, and she loves historical details which lead us to “The Sekhmet Bed,” which is set in ancient Egypt. This is the story of Pharaoh Hatshepsut’s mother. Although, on the author’s own admission, the tale is fictional. Nevertheless, the characters are unforgettable.
The book begins with our young protagonist, Ahmose, ‘chose of the gods’ who is the second daughter of the pharaoh. Her sole desire is to become a temple priestess.
However, after her father’s death, she realizes that her dream will never be fulfilled. Instead, her mother informs her she is to be the Great Royal Wife to Tuthmose, bypassing her older sister, Mutnofret.
Now, the younger Ahmose becomes locked in a competition with her older sister, who Tuthmose chooses as the royal concubine. This sets up the tension that flows through the rest of the novel.
Because of her age, Ahmose is unprepared to be queen. Tuthmose recognizes that Ahmose is just a child, and he turns to Mutnofret to produce his heirs.
Eventually, as Ahmose grows into a woman, she realizes the only way she can hold on to her power as the queen is to produce the next pharaoh.
Hawker does a deep character dive into Ahmose’s psyche. We watch her grow from a child into a woman. Yet, for someone so devoted to her religious beliefs, she struggles to keep herself in line. Like a teenager, her irrational thoughts and behavior keep her in constant trouble.
What I found most striking was how easy it became for Ahmose to commit ruthless acts to betray those she loved to fulfill her own ambitions. The family suffers because of her choices.
This novel is full of sibling rivalry and political intrigue sprinkled with the right amount of romance to keep the reader guessing all the way through. I couldn’t put this book down. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
“The Sekhmet Bed” is the first volume of Libbie Hawker’s series the She-King, a family saga of the Thutmosides, one of ancient Egypt’s most fascinating royal families. Book 2: The Crook and Flail, Book 3: Sovereign of Stars, Book 4: The Bull of Min.
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About the Author
Libbie Hawker writes historical and literary fiction featuring complex characters and rich details of time and place. She lives in the San Juan Islands of Washington State, but has previously lived in Seattle; Bellingham, WA; Tacoma, WA; and Salt Lake City, Utah.Amazon Author Page: Libbie Hawker
Although the majority of her books are self-published, she also partners with Lake Union Publishing on select titles.
She has held a broad and bizarre range of “day jobs” while pursuing a career as a novelist. Included among these are zoo keeper, show dog handler, bookseller, and yarn dyer.
Libbie’s writerly influences are varied, and include Hilary Mantel, Vladimir Nabokov, Annie Dillard, Michael Ondaatje, George R. R. Martin, songwriter Neko Case, and mixed-media storyteller Chris Onstad, among others.
How to Connect with the Author
Blog: Olivia Hawker/Libby Hawker: Hawkerbooks.com
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Why do you think formerly incarcerated individuals deserve a Fair Shake?
Why do you think people coming out of prison should get a fair shake? We would love to read your answer to this question. Contact Us if you are willing to have your answer posted.
says: Because I have made mistakes, and I continue to make mistakes, I understand what it’s like to want another chance to be trusted. I also understand how it is possible to be remorseful, and earnest about making a change. I see that we all have the same potential for good and evil; and that evil can be as effortless as not thinking, and good can be as simple as a smile.
Because folks who have come out of prison need a way to prove their intentions to re-engage. For us to believe that returning prisoners are somehow ‘all the same’ perpetuates the ‘nothing works’ strategy that continues to keep our recidivism rate very high and diverts the money away from education, safety and care of the commons.
Because I know from experience that the ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ idealism of the American Dream is still possible. After a formerly incarcerated individual has completed her or his sentence, it’s time for them to transition and contribute! We are all integral and valuable collaborators in building our democracy. Our society is a reflection of our values.
Finally, I have a rather healthy level of self-interest. It is my relentless quest to enjoy life to the fullest. I have found that it is much easier to enjoy life when I feel safe, respected and engaged in my community. Since I am responsible for my happiness, I can see that I am also responsible for making the world a great place to live.
Audrey, in Florida, shared her perspective:
I believe that people who rise above their mistakes show a strength of character that is uncommon in people today. To admit your wrongs with a sense of humility; to choose a new path, forsaking the familiar; to choose to work hard for a living, instead of continuing to go after easy money, these are commendable actions. I think it is easier for someone to avoid a life of crime if they have never tasted it, than for someone who had some success at it at some point in time. Everyone is capable of going through a metamorphosis. Formerly incarcerated individuals, that choose to grow into law- abiding citizens, ought to be recognized for the attributes they possess that are beneficial to society as a whole.

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Level 1, 252 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Champagne & oysters for lunch
To really appreciate a relaxing lunch I took the day off work to check out the est. March into Merivale $33 lunch menu. Arriving at 12.40 pm the dining room was actually filling up quickly so it seems to be a very popular venue. I've always been happy with the dish presentation of this 3 Hatted Restaurant and today is no exception. The Group Restaurant Manager Frank Roberts came over to chat who I've met on numerous occasions at Merivale launches. He kindly provided a complimentary glass of Ruinart Champagne to start which was excellent. My favourite is Bollinger at the moment but I think I'll have to add this one to my list as well.
For $33 you get one of three dishes and a glass of wine but you can also have entrees and desserts for $25. The oysters are freshly shucked and go well with the sharp tasting mignonette dressing although I'm still a huge fan of the larger pacific oysters. I couldn't resist ordering Grilled white scallops and calamari which were cooked beautifully. It went quite well with the small pieces of green apple which wasn't too overpowering. The calamari could have perhaps been a bit more tender and was thinking perhaps some cauliflower puree would help to bind the ingredients on the plate and provide some extra creaminess to the taste buds. Frank organised a complimentary entree of Grilled prawns and octopus to try which had a very distinctive swash of black squid ink. Seemed to be more for show than taste as I couldn't really seem to taste it. Decently sized prawns went well with the goats cheese feta and I enjoyed the contrasting taste of the green olives — watch out for the pimentos de padron which had a bit of a heat bite to some of them.
For mains the Fillet of veal parmigiana came with decent sized pieces of tender veal. The toasted breadcrumbs was an unusual take on the dish and worked well to provide a crunchy factor which was a good alternative to actually crumbing the veal and frying. The well portioned Crisp skin breast of corn fed chicken was delightfully moist as hoped and I loved the robust taste of the pine mushrooms which went well with the tarragon garlic butter — I was hoping for a bit more 'crisp' skin though. I enjoyed both the Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2008 and Domaine Chandon Shiraz 2007 which are available with the meal and thankfully had a minimal tannin taste. The colourful Mesclun salad was very fresh and tasty and reminds me of the one I had at Tetsuya's many years ago. For dessert I was keen to try the buttermilk pannacotta but unfortunately it was not available today. Frank offered a plate of petit fours to end the meal on a sugary high — the est. labelled chocolate was my favourite. Service was friendly and professional.
It looks like quite a few restaurants are doing their own meal deals with wine at the moment which range between $30-$50 but you won't find them in a 3 Hatted Restaurants.
Other visits to est.:
• 17 Oct 2011 - Let's Do Lunch: Barramundi with asparagus, Sashimi of ocean trout, Salad of spanner crab, Italian buffalo mozzarella
• 5 Oct 2010 - Let's Do Lunch: Pan Roasted Salmon
• 12 Mar 2010 - March Into Merivale: Oysters, Scallops, Veal Parmgiana, Corn Fed Chicken, Mesclun Salad
• 30 June 2009 - Winter Feast: Scallop linguine, Barramundi, Lamb rump, Chips, Cheesecake, Slow poached quince
PROS: Sampling of a 3 Hatted Restaurant at a reasonable price, Good wines, Complimentary bread, Nice dining area, Save on prices for a la carte entrees and desserts
CONS: Justin Hemmes still seems to prefer Bvlgari soap cakes in the toilets but I think they should be replaced with L'Occitane or Aesops soap dispensers.
MUST TRY: Lunch tasting menu
Blanc de Blancs Ruinart Champagne
Grilled white scallops and calamari, leeks, belgian endive, green apple, hazelnut vinaigrette $35 ($25 menu special)
Grilled prawns and octopus, pimentos de padron, chorizo, goats cheese feta, green olives, chilli $36 ($25 menu special)
Fillet of veal parmigiana, spinach, toasted breadcrumbs, tomato, parmesan $33 including glass of wine
Crisp skin breast of corn fed chicken, pine mushrooms, baby beans, tarragon garlic butter $33 including glass of wine
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Just two weeks after the US decided to list the polar bear as an endangered species because of the threat of climate change, conservationists have launched a campaign to afford its diet – Arctic seals – the same protection.
The same scientists say tens of thousands more Arctic species may soon be listed as “endangered” because of a threat several decades down the line. Some conservationists argue that all Arctic species be listed.
The Center for Biological Diversity launched a petition to have ringed, bearded and spotted seals added to the US Endangered Species Act. Like the polar bear, all three species rely on ice at some point in their life cycles.
“While the polar bear may be the first Arctic species listed under the Endangered Species Act due to global warming, it will, unfortunately, not be the last,” says Shaye Wolf, a biologist with the Center for Biological Diversity.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that between 1°C and 3°C of warming could increase the risk of extinction for up to 30% of species. Between 4°C and 5°C could cause more than 40% of species around the globe to disappear.
“Arctic sea ice is melting so rapidly in the face of global warming that every ice-dependent marine mammal is imperilled and needs the protections of the Endangered Species Act,” says Wolf.
Wendy Foden of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is more cautious. “Thresholds have to be reached,” she says. While the polar bear may be the first case of the US government listing a species as endangered because of climate change, the IUCN already does this.
The IUCN listed the polar bear on its Red List of endangered species in 2006 because it deemed that its population would drop by more than 30% in three generations due to climate change, one of the IUCN’s strict rules for classifying a species as endangered.
The organisation is currently working on guidelines to help nations assess the future threat posed by climate change to individual species. It hopes to have this ready in summer 2008.
The guidelines cover existing methods: the minimum and maximum temperature range and amount of rainfall needed by a species’ is determined based on its current distribution. Climate models are then used to determine where those conditions will be available in future and how far this species will have to shift to find its new niche.
But there are limits to these methods. For example, they do not include other threats, such as poaching or deforestation, so a species could suffer more than predicted. In addition, the method does not take into account different generation spans for different species.
“So you might expect that an animal’s environmental niche will be much reduced but if it’s in 50 years and it’s something like a mouse [with a short generation time] then it couldn’t be red listed under current criteria,” says Lera Miles, senior programme officer at the UN Environment Programme’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
“The current system won’t fail it, but it won’t catch it as early on its decline as we’d like,” agrees Foden.
As a result, the IUCN is working on a second way of assessing the future threat to species because of climate change. “We are working with life history traits –if a species has very specific requirements, how will those be affected by climate change?” says Foden.
She and her colleagues have identified 84 traits – such as migration timing and a requirement for certain temperatures – that could make a species vulnerable. They are now engaged in a mammoth project to assess all birds, amphibians and warm water corals – 16,800 species in total – for these traits. They will present their preliminary findings in October at the World Conservation Congress.
Once the species are listed, there remains the difficult issue of what can be done to protect them. Responding to the threat of climate change is quite different to responding to illegal poaching, they say.
“We can eliminate all other threats that might be operating on the species, such as hunting and habitat destruction,” says Foden. “This will give the species the best chance of surviving climate change. Listing species on global and federal threatened species lists will help in this regard.”
Climate Change – Want to know more about global warming – the science, impacts and political debate? Visit our continually updated special report.
Endangered species – Learn more about the conservation battle in our comprehensive special report.

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text: Classic simulation of individualist-competitive (Anglo-Western) vs. collectivist-familist (e.g., Latin American) cultures. The game requires a group of at least 16 people who are divided into two cultural groups. After learning to perform their respective cultures, the groups exchange visitors and try to interpret each others' cultural practices. Requires about at least 75 minutes and two trainers. Ideal size is 18-24 but can be played with up to 36 with three trainers.The game can be purchased from Simulation Training Systems (www.simulationtrainingsystems.com).

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After missing out on playoffs by one spot in the wildcard points, Clarkson/Leigh's volleyball season is officially over.
The Patriots won their first round game in the sub-district tournament against Battle Creek on Oct. 29, 24-26, 14-25, 28-26, 25-18 and 15-7 then lost to No. 1 Stanton in three sets 25-17, 25-18 and 26-24.
In Class C-2, 12 sub-district winners automatically advanced to the district final round. Four other teams advanced as well based on the wildcard points.
Battle Creek, the loser to Stanton in the sub-district final, was the third-highest wild card team remaining, Doniphan-Trumball was fourth and Clarkson/Leigh fifth.
The Patriots were edged out by the Cardinals by just over a half point in the wild card averages. To make matters even more frustrating, Doniphan-Trumball, Hastings St. Cecilia and Blue Hill were all assigned to the same district and all advanced due to the wild card points.
Clarkson/Leigh was essentially the 17th team out of the 16 that advanced.
"Our performance against Battle Creek was phenomenal," said head coach Becky Schneider in comments sent to the Sun. "We had a little bit of a rough start going down sets 0-2, but these girls persevered and played lights out to take them in five.
"It was absolutely amazing. We thought our performance against Stanton was good, but it could have been better. We definitely battled with them and played point-for-point until mid-way through the sets. They found a way to break us and go on a few runs late in each set and we couldn't quite recover.
"Stanton is a solid team and we gave them our best shot."
Senior Hannah Kasik led the Patriots in kills with a total of 26 during the sub-district tournament, senior Sara Mcevoy served seven aces, junior Ashlynn Novotny blocked a total of eight shots, senior Halee Steffensmeier tallied 20 digs and senior Kaegan Held dished out 70 assists.
"Throughout the season, we don't talk about power points because in the end, realistically, we cannot control that factor. We don't want our girls being so fixated on that, that they lose sight of what we can control and that's putting in the hard work and taking each game one at a time," Schneider said.
"We want them to focus on playing our game, staying aggressive, doing the little things right, and the rest will fall into place. They did that. They did everything right the whole season. In the end, it came down to the factors that we couldn't control."
Clarkson/Leigh finished the season with a 24-8 record, the third season in a row the Patriots finished above .500.
Team statistical leaders included Novotny with a team-high 304 kills and 63 blocks, Steffensmeier was accurate on 94.4 percent of her 301 serve attempts and led the team in digs with 327 and Held dished out 791 assists.
"Our team chemistry was awesome. We had seven seniors that have played together since before junior high and they just really understood each other," said Schneider.
"We also had two underclassmen that just really added to our dynamic and helped our flow."
The seven seniors who finished their career after the loss with Clarkson/Leigh are Held, Beth Wiese, Steffensmeier, Paige Moore, Mcevoy, Holly Kuhr and Kasik.
"They all shared the role, and did a great job stepping up as leaders both vocally and by example," Schneider said. "They knew what was expected of them, they were positive influences and encouraged everyone.
"We made some adjustments at the beginning of the season that we felt were necessary to better the team. With those adjustments came some disappointment for two of our seniors. They both lost some playing time and had to share the starting position. It's never easy, especially as a senior, to have to go through that, but these two ladies did an exceptional job at accepting their new role."
Last season, the Patriots went 25-10, that mark along with their record this year shows the impact the Class of 2019 has had on the program since their freshman year when Clarkson/Leigh went 11-19.
In their sophomore year, they improved that number by six wins and had their first winning record going 17-15.
"These seniors have been such an amazing, talented group of girls since they came in as freshmen," Schneider said. "They've worked hard every day, they were dedicated to improving not only themselves, but dedicated to improving the team. They had the kind of drive and passion that every coach wants for their team.
"The success of Patriot volleyball stemmed from these seniors. Over the course of their four years, they have helped turn our losing records into winning records. The last three years, they have broke and re-broke school records, and have helped establish a solid foundation for our program. All in all, we have been so fortunate to have had such a hard-working, dedicated, and well-rounded group of seniors."
With the season over, Schneider turns her focus to 2019, which could look dramatically different with the departure of several starters.
"We'll have a little rebuilding to do," she said. "We return two middles that have had great experience, and we've got some salty athletes that are more than ready to step up. Over the course of the season, the starting varsity did an amazing job at pushing our JV's to make them better. The underclassmen are positive, they work hard, and they know what the expectations are for next season."
Peter Huguenin is a sports reporter The Schuyler Sun. Reach him via email at SCHsports@lee.net


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Increased serum lipid levels in diabetic patients are associated with an increased risk of macular edema, retinal hard exudates, and secondary visual loss.
Increased serum lipid levels in diabetic patients are associated with an increased risk of macular edema, retinal hard exudates, and secondary visual loss.1,2 Although the management of diabetic macular edema remains mostly ophthalmic (with laser or intravitreal pharmaceutical agents, or both), concomitant lipid-lowering treatment is stressed by ophthalmologists and coordinated with primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and cardiologists. Preliminary studies are already showing the beneficial effects of combined ophthalmic and systemic treatment on visual prognosis.3
Case reports on the effects of systemic lipid-lowering medications alone on diabetic macular edema and retinal lipid deposits remain rare.4 In 1 study, retinal hard exudates in 3 patients with diabetic end-stage renal disease and severe anemia resolved after treatment with erythropoietin.5
The case reported by Tayek and colleagues describes a patient with diabetic retinopathy and retinal hard exudates. The lipid exudation improved after oral treatment with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin), which lowered low-density lipoprotein levels over a 2-year period. The patient apparently did not receive any ophthalmic treatment.
This case report certainly raises the important question of the role of systemic lipid-lowering therapies in preventing and treating diabetic ocular disease. The following comments, however, are in order. The initial worsening of the retinopathy, despite the improved glycosylated hemoglobin, is not unusual and is well documented in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial.6 The final regression of the hard exudates could have occurred spontaneously with the improved control of the hyperglycemia or other systemic factors, such as hypertension. Although the beneficial effect of systemic statins on diabetic retinal exudates is implied, their actual therapeutic contribution cannot be proven in this case.
Once again, long-term controlled studies are needed to determine the potential role of statins in the prevention and treatment of diabetic ocular disease.

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28 Apr 2020 Green Goals Could Hurt Coronavirus Recovery
As governors look for ways to end their coronavirus lockdowns and restart state economies, a green agenda to block efforts aimed at energy abundance and independence could hinder at least one region’s recovery.
In an Epoch Times commentary, National Center Senior Fellow Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. profiles problems inherent in the actions taken against the development of natural gas resources through hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” Delaware River watershed regulations could make recovery “much rockier.” He also cites concerns over what seems to be undue influence by the William Penn Foundation and affiliated groups on overall land use planning.
The Delaware River watershed covers approximately 13,500 square miles and affects over 15 million people living in states including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Concerning the escalating economic concern about the region, Bonner writes:
Even before the outbreak of the… coronavirus, businesses in the region were chafing under the Delaware River Watershed Initiative (DRWI). Launched in 2014 by the Philadelphia-based William Penn Foundation, the DRWI is spearheaded by organizations funded by the foundation to “accelerate the protection of important landscapes, restoration of degraded areas, and adoption of green infrastructure and responsible farming practices.”
Funded by the William Penn Foundation to the tune of over $100 million, the DRWI has been integral in the Foundation’s goal of enacting a “watershed-wide conservation strategy” through the regulation of the land-use activities of property owners, developers, farmers and others reliant on the land for job creation and income. The Foundation has also worked with the watershed governors through its support for the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), a government agency on which they all serve.
Critics of the Foundation, such as land management company executive Tom Shepstone, claim it is “laying the groundwork to buy as much land as possible” to achieve its goals. Fracking can influence the price of land, with Shepstone calling it a “huge threat” to the Foundation’s acquisition goals. DRWI opposes fracking, and the DRBC has imposed a moratorium on fracking in two Pennsylvania counties located on the Marcellus Shale region – a land mass famous for its natural gas resources.
This prohibition on fracking and other land use options, Bonner writes, has hurt rural counties in and near the watershed. Tirzah Duren of the Commonwealth Foundation additionally warns that environmental “protections should not choke off the ability of homes and jobs to local residents.”
To read all of Bonner’s article – “Delaware River Watershed Initiative Could Slow Down Region’s Recovery From Coronavirus Lockdown” – click here.


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Ramallah (QNN) The Committee of Prisoners and Former Prisoners Affairs said that Israeli courts imposed over 22,000 Shekels as bails on detained Palestinian children at Ofer jail last August.
The committee stated in a statement that last month 21 Palestinian children were detained; 17 of them were arrested from their houses, one from the street, two for not having permissions, and one arrested after summoning him for interrogation.
The statement mentioned that two children were brutally beaten during the arrest.
The statement also stated that 15 children were sentenced last month. The total number of detained children has reached 220, 95 of them are detained at Ofer jail.
The committee said that “imposing such heavy financial penalties by Israeli courts on Palestinian children is a vindictive action and an arbitrary punishment, which have been practiced by the occupation state against prisoners and their families in order to put pressure on them and overburden them with astronomical sums, taking into account the difficult economic circumstances, which Palestinians endure”.


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“"My model for business is the Beatles. They were four guys who kept each other’s kind of negative tendencies in check. They balanced each other, and the total was greater than the sum of the parts. That’s how I see business: great things in business are never done by one person, they’re done by a team." ”
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Kushukuru by Jessica Swift Everlasting Imprint Rayon 58”
After the passing of her husband, Jessica Swift received an overwhelming amount of love that inspired her to create fabrics that celebrated life, compassion, family and community. In Swahili, “kushukuru” means gratitude which became the heart of this collection.
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Given that CBD is ending up being more commonly accepted due to the general public for its own medicinal as well as wellness association perks, there is actually a notable increase in the on the web sales of CBD items. However, not all business that give CBD are straightforward or generate an effective item. Several companies that market CBD as a weight-loss supplement or even for alleviating anxiety conditions are actually offering poor quality CBD oil that contains various other chemicals that are actually included in develop a quick as well as effortless end result. Some items also contain man-made chemicals and tinting that may be actually harmful to your health. It is necessary that buyers decide on companies that just utilize pure CBD oil, which may be identified on liquor as “CBD Licensed.”
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A couple of research studies have looked at whether CBD decreases the threat of building CBD kind 2 diabetic issues. A lot of these researches have not discovered a statistically significant result, as well as some propose that CBD might really boost the danger of creating diabetes mellitus. The shortage of documentation assisting the theory is actually confusing. The lack of a definite solution has actually provided lots of folks unsure regarding CBD and its own possible relationship to the progression of diabetes. If you carry out choose to make an effort CBD as a therapy for queasiness as well as vomiting, talk to your medical professional or even health association specialist.
There are numerous write-ups on the web about CBD. Appear for a name such as “CBD Jelq”, “CBD Smoked” and also comparable items to assist guarantee you obtain the genuine thing.
Cannabidiol, a lot better referred to as CBD oil, is a component of several organic and organic supplements made use of for addressing indicators of persistent ailments like MS (Multiple Sclerosis), epilepsy, as well as cancer. Cannabidiol, also referred to as CBD, is actually a phytocannabinoid found in 1940. It is among the hothouse vegetations found in cannabis, and also make up as high as 40% of the natural vegetation’s total essence. It is actually an important component in the procedure of Alzheimer’s illness, confiscation problems, and also glaucoma.
Patients that have actually experienced its perks claim that taking the oil on a routine basis soothes them of several of their symptoms of different health conditions. Some of its favorable effects include reducing nerves and also muscle convulsions, and also boosting coordination. According to the most recent questionnaire outcomes, the oil might even be actually handy in treating clinical depression.
The oil is drawn out from the leaves of the marijuana vegetation. There were actually no major signs of a hypersensitive response during the program of scientific research studies carried out on targets using CBD oil.
There are a lot of products consisting of CBD oil out there today. They are actually created in various means, depending upon the amount of CBD that is actually included in each batch. They may contain either low-grade CBD or even top-quality CBD. Top-quality CBD is more successful than low-grade CBD. However CBD oil have to not be actually confused with other anti-psychotic medications, which are really derivatives of CBD.


Prompted by a religion class assignment, a 2006 alumnus' vision to establish the first library in Panyijiar is now a reality.
It’s one done but more to go for development in Panyijiar, an impoverished, war-ravaged village in South Sudan. The region was once home to many Lost Boys of Sudan who eventually found their way to Fargo-Moorhead and Concordia College.
After a six-year effort, a library has opened as a first step in bringing literacy and hope to people.
The library is the vision of PACODES. The nonprofit organization strives to improve the lives of people in Panyijiar County and was founded in 2006 by former Lost Boys and several faculty on campus.
Machien Justin Luoi ’06 conceived the idea in Dr. Roy Hammerling’s religion class. Since Luoi’s graduation, more than $100,000 has been raised to build the library and stock it with 20,000 books. The library has become the community center of Panyijiar, in addition to functioning as a school and a resource for medical personnel and local government.
Luoi recently attended an on-campus celebration in honor of the library’s opening.
“PACODES was born among us Lost Boys to find a way to help back home,” says Luoi. “We decided to first give them books so they can learn, then we will do whatever we can to help change lives. There’s been too much suffering in this part of the world. This library will help people fix their own problems.”
Luoi believes PACODES is a success because of the support given by Concordia faculty and students. That support spread into the Fargo-Moorhead community.
“Without Concordia, this library wouldn’t have been possible,” he says.
A secondary school and a technical school are the next projects that Lost Boys like Luoi and Gat-Kier Machar, a security officer at Concordia, would like to undertake. Panyijiar is in the poorest region of South Sudan, where 98 percent of people are illiterate.
“People need to have education and learn skills like carpentry so they can work and get things done,” says Machar. “Life is tough in this part of the world. It’s not that they aren’t able to help themselves. They just don’t have the resources or the necessary skills.”
Luoi hopes PACODES can help make more dreams come true for people in South Sudan.
“Now that we’ve learned how to do these projects, I want to do more,” he says. “We want to help people improve their lives.”


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Review of "Ya Salio de la Mar - Ladino Songs" by Xavier P. for RadioIndy.com!
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“Ya Salio de la Mar – Ladino Songs” by the brilliant Ofri Eliaz is a stunning collection of heavenly world compositions! Standing out above all the amazing instrumentation is Ofri’s beautiful voice, perhaps best described as angelic. “Adio Kerida” serves as a perfect example of Ofri’s graceful voice. Intriguing musical arrangements is next on the list of accolades. Achieving a sound that mixes traditional Mediterranean sounds with cosmopolitan flavors, Ofri concocts pioneering tunes that are unforgettable! “Hamavdil” and “La Serena” flaunts this fantastic fusion of cultures. Hailing professional production that excels in clarity and creativity, “Ya Salio de la Mar – Ladino Songs” is one CD that every fan of world music should add to their collection!-Xavier P. (for RadioIndy)
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We've just returned from a two week holiday travelling around the East Coast of South Africa and stayed at The Table Bay Hotel for three nights on arriving in Cape Town. The location is fantastic and meant that we could walk to restaurants in the evening, as well as being a stone's throw from the Robben Island ferry. From the minute we arrived the staff were, without exception, friendly, helpful and very professional making us feel very welcome and relaxed from the start. Our room had a fantastic view of Table Mountain and had everything you would expect from a hotel of this standard. Breakfast too had everything you could possibly want, even in the smaller of the dining rooms. We used the gym which was small but well maintained and well equipped.
Only slight negative comment we could make (and it really wasn't a huge issue) was that because our room was on the first floor, it was a little noisy outside first thing in the morning but we only had to open the curtains and look at the view for that to be forgiven. Would definitely return if ever in Cape Town again.
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PMd you my google spreadsheet of all my makes. Note: all botanicals are in grams unless otherwise noted. Most makes or for 1.75L of 40% bottom shelf vodka. No need to spend any extra $ on something you're redistilling and adding a bunch of string flavors to.
Could you PM the spreadsheet to me also. I’m really interested in Gins and currently I only have the odins recipe to try.
I had some spare parts and wanted to get the column a bit higher. Also I thought that it will induce a bit more reflux. I’m going to try a stripping run on some hard apple cider today.
40 Liters Heat up in 2.5 hours. Without copper mesh in the column the starting abv was around 65
How does copper mesh impact the ABV, and why?
Copper will add extra surface area (more theoretical plates) eg more reflux. You can imagine it like having a taller column. And also it will catch some nasty sulfites that the yeast produces during fermentation

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Créditos: Thelma Vidales
Technomar develops several simulators for port and maritime operations, using the most modern technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality. Technomar designs, installs and operates the simulators according to customers’ needs. Simulators can be assembled in different shapes and sizes and can be operated by on site Technomar´s staff.
TMS- TECHNOMAR MARITIME SIMULATOR
The Full bridge simulator was developed for maneuvering simulations in ports and offshore scenarios to meet engineering analysis and training programs.
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Dynamic Position (DP) simulator was developed for operation, training and simulations of maneuvers in DP vessels.
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High voltage simulator for training in ship energy management.
Technomar can develop and adapt its simulators according to customers’ needs and their further new demands.

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59# Royal Decree: Fisheries and Ocean
💫Her Majesty I AM Queen Romana @romanadidulo💫 Head of State & Commander-in-Chief, Head of Gov’t, Queen and President, [3/5/2022 10:42 AM]
~ Royal Decree ~ Fisheries and Ocean
1) The Kingdom of Canada’s Armed Forces and Navy Special Forces, Special Forces, US Special Forces, Allied Special Forces
2) The We The People of the Kingdom of Canada
Effective immediately March 5, 2022 – the We The People of the Kingdom of Canada (Canadians) are permitted to fish and harvest seafood from any and all Waters, Lakes and Oceans of the Kingdom of Canada for purposes of:
1) Consumption and
2) to make sufficient living – income”.
3) Fishing License NOT required.
I hereby order our Armed Forces, Special Forces, Navy Special Forces, US Special Forces and Allied Forces to FIRE upon any and all #FOREIGN Fishing Vessels unlawfully fishing in the Oceans, Waters, and Lakes Territories of the Kingdom of Canada.
And so it is.😊☝✍⚖👑👽
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Peace and Prosperity. Or perish.
I don’t play Politics.
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Alchemy Market, Murphys
When the hubster and I need to get away and turn off the world – or more realistically just step away from the cell phones and the Internet – we drive 45 minutes southeast of Sacramento to the town of Murphys.
This little California gem is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and here, life moves at the pace of wine. The small, six-block downtown strip is home to many small wineries whose doors are open for tasting. All the shops are run by locals – you will find no chain stores or restaurants here! We enjoyed the day by walking down the strip where we took our time to rummage through the used bookstore, chat up the local antique sales person, hunt down some culinary treats, and taste the local wines.
We never forget to eat (of course) and my favorite place in Murphys to settle in for a relaxed dinner is at Alchemy Market.
Specializing in creating classically American dishes with a global twist, Alchemy captures the relaxing essence of Murphys by offering a menu that combines simple ingredients in some surprising ways. I recommend you try some of their must-haves: the fried calamari with a spiced aioli and hints of salt and jalapeño or the seasoned and smoky sweet potato fries that are the best I have ever had.
For entrées we tried something a little different with a seared ahi tuna salad that featured some spanakopita. Being Greek, I tend to be overly critical of anything attempting to be Greek food at restaurants, but these little pockets of cheese, phyllo and spinach made me so happy. We also tried the unique scallop and shrimp cakes with local veggies and pilaf.
One of the charming things about Alchemy is it focuses on keeping things local – an insider clued us in that Alchemy does not charge you a corkage fee if you bring in a local bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner. The attached market is also a great resource for picking up a couple of yummy gourmet cheeses, local produce or components for a picnic.
You won’t regret making Murphys a destination for your next weekend adventure, and don’t pass up the opportunity to visit Alchemy Market while you are visiting. You will find that the slower pace of life can be contagious!
191 Main Street
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Penthouse offers unique investment opportunities for today’s luxury buyers.
“As cities and other mixed-use precincts become more densely populated, rooftop spaces will become increasingly valuable, which makes penthouses prime real estate for futurefocused investors,” says Adrian Goslett, regional director and chief executive of Re/Max of Southern Africa.
Louise Killeen of Re/Max Living says many of her high-end clients like to live on the top floor where there are no neighbours above them.
“Penthouses provide a feeling of exclusivity while still feeling like a house. They are great lock-up-and-go spaces, offering high levels of security and low maintenance.”
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Even though Kendra was spotted without her wedding band on July 1 — and though a report claimed she threw it down the toilet after learning about Hank’s alleged affair with a transexual — the reality TV couple is reportedly not giving up on marriage and has gone into overhaul to try to stay together.
One celebrity couple has already succumb to an alleged transexual affair — now Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett are trying to avoid becoming the second. The couple has definitely hit a rough patch thanks to Hank’s alleged affair, but a new report claims that they’re not giving up just yet.
Hank Baskett & Kendra Wilkinson Working Out Issues
Hank and Kendra definitely have their issues, but they’re still together, TMZ reports.
They’re even still living with each other in the family home after Hank, who allegedly cheated on Kendra with a transexual YouTube model named Ava Sabrina London, was mysteriously absent from the house for a four-day stretch.
Saving the marriage and the family (they have two children) seems to be at the forefront of Kendra and Hank’s minds, TMZ claims, as they intensely work through the issues and address the cheating allegations head on. A split still seems to be on the table, but it’s reportedly a last resort for the reality TV pair.
Kendra Wilkinson: Did She Toss Away Her Wedding Ring?
As for Kendra’s bare ring finger on July 1, the former Girls Next Door star reportedly still has it — she just hardly ever wears it.
An earlier report had claimed that Kendra absolutely flipped out after Hank didn’t deny allegations about his tryst with Ava, and her first action was to rid herself of her wedding band. She “flipped out,” threw her 2009 wedding photos into the family pool, and flushed her ring down the toiler, a source told Us Weekly. Now it seems that may not be the case.
At least Kendra and Hank may not have extra plumbing problems to deal with — but the issues with their marriage are certainly going to take a lot of work.
So what do you think, HollywoodLifers? Will Kendra and Hank be able to save their marriage? Let us know.
— Andrew Gruttadaro

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Buffalo Grove's gym was packed, Bison girls basketball fans were revved while wearing "Backyard Brawl" T-shirts, and the feature attraction thrilled the rest of the crowd as the undefeated Bison pulled off a 43-34 victory over Wheeling tonight in the first of at least two battles for supremacy in the Mid-Suburban League East.
BG (9-0, 2-0) rallied from a 21-6 deficit with an 11-0 run and then put the screws on the Wildcats (9-2, 1-1), who scored only 13 second-half points on three baskets. Wheeling's Division I duo of Illinois-bound Lana Rukavina and junior Ashley Wilson did not score a basket after halftime, going a combined 0 for 7 from the floor.
Wheeling has lost four straight in the series, but the Wildcats' biggest concern has to be the inability to hold on to big leads. In Wheeling's three biggest games of the season, the Wildcats have taken control of games only to give it back. Resurrection handed Wheeling its first loss 50-47 Nov. 16 after the Wildcats lost the lead, but Wheeling held on to beat defending state champion Fenwick 69-67 Nov. 24 after leading for much of the game.
It's a troubling trend, but only worth keeping an eye on early in the season.


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Soldier with Oklahoma ties killed in Iraq
Saturday, January 29th 2005, 2:47 pm
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ A decorated soldier who was killed earlier this week in Iraq had grown angry with the constant insurgent attacks in that country, his family said.
One of those attacks killed U.S. Army Spc. Taylor Burk, 21, in Baghdad on Tuesday after an apparent roadside bomb detonated near the Humvee he was driving.
``He was well-liked,'' Kimberly Burk, an assistant city editor for The Oklahoman, said of her stepson. ``He was just so soft-spoken and cheerful. When the other kids (his two brothers and three sisters) were contentious, he would say the right thing to break it up. His dad called him a peacemaker. ..''
Taylor Burk, a native of Amarillo, Texas, joined the Army soon after graduating from high school, his stepmother said Thursday from her Edmond home.
His parents are Tim Burk of Edmond and Tracy Preddy of Amarillo, Texas.
A recent e-mail Taylor Burk sent from Iraq described regular mortar explosions and a local resident who was killed by insurgents for selling soft drinks to American soldiers.
Taylor Burk also apologized for not sending e-mails more often.
``Sometimes I'm tired and just don't want to walk to the computers,'' he said in an e-mail. ``It's safer to stay inside with all the mortars and rockets that hit this Godforsaken place.''
In an April attack, Taylor Burk suffered a gunshot wound to the heel. He returned to his home base at Fort Hood, Texas, to recuperate before shipping back to Iraq in October.
The soldier earned a Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart and Combat Medic Badge after the April attack.
``He ignored his own wound and tended to one of his company members who was wounded more seriously,'' Kimberly Burk said.
In an Army news release, Taylor Burk summed up his actions in five words: ``I just did my job.''
A date for Taylor Burk's funeral, which will be held in Amarillo, hasn't been set.


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Date: 04th July 2014
Dear Senators Clive Palmer, Jacqui Lambie, Glenn Lazarus, and Dio Wang,
I attended Al Gore’s Climate Reality Training in Melbourne last week. Along with the 500+ participants of the event, I join Al Gore in welcoming Clive Palmer’s announcement that the Palmer United party will keep the Renewable Energy Target unchanged and vote to preserve the Climate Change Authority and Clean Energy Finance Corporation in the new Senate.
I am writing to all of the Clive Palmer United Senators to urge you to bring forward the existing Emissions Trading Scheme which has already been hammered out as part of the carbon pricing mechanism in Australia. Carbon pricing is already delivering reduced emissions and stimulating efficiency and renewable generation. The Emissions Trading Scheme is already scheduled to commence in July 2015 and I urge you to move for its introduction to be brought forward to 2014. What is needed by my business, our clients and the clean industries of Australia is leadership on carbon pricing, not a huge backwards step to a zero carbon price. My business has assisted many companies to implement energy efficiency and solar photovoltaic systems, supported by the Clean Technology Innovation Program, funded by the Carbon Tax. Just take a look at the number of successful projects funded through Ausindustry to see how beneficial the Carbon Tax revenue has already proven to manufacturers and food business in this country.
Repealing the carbon tax along with its associated emissions trading scheme would be a travesty for Australian climate policy. Clive Palmer spoke last week about leadership on climate change and the importance of action. But there is no need to reinvent the wheel; the massive public consultation process already conducted by the previous government has resulted in the economically optimum carbon pricing policy which is already in place. It is time to bring the introduction of the ETS forward to 2014.
There is no merit in waiting for international action before pricing carbon pollution, our major trading partners are already acting. As Al Gore recently explained in Canberra and Melbourne, China and the USA have regulated major action and Europe continues to do so. The world is putting a price on carbon, Australia should keep a price on carbon not remove it. Analysis such as Peter Christoff’s “Four Degrees of Global Warming: Australia in a Hot World” demonstrates that conditional offers to cut emissions do not achieve results. What achieves results is taking decisive action. Australia has already legislated an Emissions Trading Scheme and should be proud to retain it and enhance it.
Please ensure that the Emissions Trading Scheme, as already incorporated into existing legislation, is retained next week and do not let the carbon price drop to zero. Bring forward the introduction of the ETS to 2014.
We do not have years to waste. A scrapping of the existing scheme and re-introduction of a new proposal, for the same Emissions Trading structure we already have, would be a major backwards step at a time when the rest of the world is moving forward.
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The School of Veterinary Medicine was pleased to welcome several new faculty members to our team in 2021, with interests and specialties ranging from veterinary anesthesia to vector-borne diseases to tumor tracking and radiation oncology.
The strength of the SVM’s faculty and support staff is demonstrated by their outstanding qualifications, their high level of performance, and their commitment to excellence in our educational, research and outreach missions. To better fulfill these missions, the school has increased its faculty numbers by a net of 23 over the past five years. Our synergistic tenure and clinical track programs enable the school to achieve excellence in teaching, basic research, and clinical research and service.
Get to know five of our new faculty members by reading their Q&As, detailing the academic and personal journeys that led them to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Faculty Focus Q&As
- Erin Lashnits, Clinical Assistant Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Amy Nichelason, Clinical Assistant Professor, Primary Care
- Adrianna Sage, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Nathaniel (Nate) Van Asselt, Clinical Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
- Seng Wai (Darrel) Yap, Clinical Assistant Professor, Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging


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THE complete guide to writing questionnaires
Get your copy of “The Complete Guide to Writing Questionnaires” today!
“You are crazy to write a questionnaire without reading this book first.” — Dan Heath, co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Made to Stick, Switch, and Decisive
“This is an outstanding and much-needed resource for anyone who needs to gather information or make decisions based on data—in other words, nearly everyone.” — Tracy Carlson, author of What Great Brands Know
“Five stars.” — Amazon User Ratings
“The Complete Guide to Writing Questionnaires” is the comprehensive guide for planning and writing questionnaires. It contains a user-friendly framework for writing questionnaires that begins with planning research to support decision-making, conducting qualitative research, and planning the questionnaire before you begin writing questions. It provides guidelines to make questions clear, answerable, easy and unbiased. The book also offers guidelines for the three most common tasks we ask of respondents: selecting items from a list, rating items on a scale and answering open-ended questions. Finally, the book shows how to properly pretest a questionnaire.
This book is for anyone who is involved in writing questionnaires: marketing researchers, human resources managers, public health officials, engineers, government researchers, professors who will use the book as part of their curriculum, pollsters, and anyone else charged with writing a questionnaire.

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Exciting Things To Do In Ibiza For Families
Enjoy a different side to this sun-soaked Balearic island
It may be known as a wild party island, but Ibiza is also a fantastic destination for families. With a plethora of beaches and attractions, there's plenty of daytime fun to be had for all ages. We know that planning a trip with kids can be a lot of work, so the travel experts at Plum Guide have saved you the trouble by putting together this expert guide to things to do in Ibiza for families. As well as splashing about in the waves, there are plenty of inland—and even underground—adventures to be had.
Small pier and view of azure blue sea in Cala Portinatx bay, Ibiza, Spain
Naturally, one of the best things to do in Ibiza for families is to hit its many beautiful beaches. Cala Bassa on the west coast is one of the island's finest stretches of sand, its shallow waters ideal for swimming, with plenty of rock pools for paddling in. It's almost like a large natural swimming pool—there are even pedalos and inflatables to rent. Es Canar has calm waters, restaurants, and water activities on the east coast. It never feels overcrowded here, even in the summer months. Also on the east coast, you'll find the vast, golden sands of Cala Llonga. This is one of the most popular beaches for families, with ideal swimming waters, a playground, a small amusement park and water activities. There are plenty of places to eat, so kids won't be left hungry.
Ibiza Eivissa, sunrise over Playa d'en Bossa Beach
Going on vacation with the kids doesn't mean you have to give up a relaxing afternoon at the beach club. Many of Ibiza's beach clubs have special kids' areas where you can leave them to play while you have a moment to yourself. Our favourite beach clubs with facilities for the little ones include El Chiringuito on Es Cavallet beach and Beachouse in Playa d'En Bossa. As well as tasty, kid-friendly menus, they also offer the chance for kids to draw, paint, do crafts and hang out with other children. Thank us later.
Can Marça Caves
The Can Marça Caves in Ibiza
Swap the beach for the mysterious depths of Ibiza's underground. Located in a stunning natural enclave not too far from Puerto de San Miguel, the 100,000-year-old Can Marça Caves were once used by smugglers to hide their contraband—you can still see the markings on the wall that they used to guide their way through the dark. At the cave's opening, wave goodbye to the dramatic sea views and enter a captivating world of stalactites, stalagmites and ancient fossils. At the heart of the cave is an impressive nine-metre subterranean waterfall, illuminated by colourful lights and music.
A fun way to see the island without little legs getting tired is to explore on horseback. In the north, Ibiza Horse Valley offers half-day experiences through the mountains or full-day experiences to the beaches. Riders of all levels are welcome as long as you're over 14 and weigh under 84 kilograms. Group sizes are between six to eight riders, and there are always two guides with you. For younger kids aged five and above, "Active Ibiza" may be more suitable. They offer packages where kids can take a quick lesson in the paddock to cover the basics before heading out with an instructor.
Aquarium Cap Blanc
Also called 'the Lobster Cave', Aquarium Cap Blanc is housed in a large natural cave in Sant Antoni's Carretera Cala Gració. Once used as a nursery for lobsters, the cave is now used to house rescued turtles before they're released back into the sea. You'll also find a diverse collection of Mediterranean marine animals, such as starfish, stingrays and octopuses. Kids will love walking along the wooden walkway which stretches across the underground lake, and there's plenty to keep them engrossed for a couple of hours. When they start getting peckish, grab a bite at the seafront cafe on the terrace.
Aerial view of parasols and sun loungers on a sandy beach in Ibiza, Spain
When holidaying on an island, it would be rude not to take at least one boat trip with the family. It's not just booze-filled party boats either—plenty of family-friendly options take you around Ibiza's beautiful coastline. Discover intriguing sea caves, stop to swim or snorkel in turquoise waters, come across deserted beaches, keep an eye out for dolphins and sail to neighbouring islands like Formentera, just south of Ibiza. This island makes for a lovely day trip and only takes 30 minutes to sail from Port d'Eivissa. There are even themed boat trips specifically with kids in mind—when else do you get the chance to step aboard a pirate ship?
Speaking of snorkelling, this is a brilliant way for kids to experience something new and witness a colourful underwater world in real life. The island's crystal clear waters and spectacular marine flora and fauna are ideal for snorkelling. The Posidonia is an aquatic plant found in the Mediterranean. It grows in large meadows and is home to over 400 plant species and more than 1,000 types of animals like urchins, crabs, sting rays, grouper, octopus, lobster, jellyfish, morays, bream, cuttlefish, mackerel and barracudas. With luck, you may even spot turtles and starfish. Our favourite spots to snorkel on the island are Cala Olivera, Sa Caleta and Cala Xarraca.
A visit to Casita Verde is an excellent opportunity to educate your kids about sustainable living. Set on a converted Ibizan farm, this ecology centre showcases how to live sustainably using alternative energy. Take a guided tour through the gardens and learn about the facilities, including the eco-friendly water collection systems, solar energy installations, eco-toilets and showers. Kids will love seeing the bottle house (made from reclaimed materials using bottles in the walls) and the eco-wagon transformed from an old traveller's caravan. Explain to them how alternative energies like solar and wind function, and let them blow off steam in the play area before a healthy and tasty vegetarian lunch.
When it comes to things to do in Ibiza for families, a jeep safari is always a hit. So hop into an open-top jeep and head off-road on an adventure across the island with Ibiza Jeep Safari. See parts of the island you wouldn't usually see, discovering valleys, forests and hidden corners. The guides will teach you about the local wildlife and tell intriguing stories about the island's past. You'll even get to cool off and swim at a beautiful remote beach. Depending on your tour package, you'll also get a picnic lunch on the sand or a meal at a typical finca, or rural farmhouse.
Aerial view of boats in the bright blue sea next to a beach in Ibiza, Spain
Since the early 60s, Ibiza has been a popular destination for artists and free thinkers. The island's famed hippy markets make for a fun-filled day out, with the chance to buy souvenirs, enjoy live music and try local food. Es Caná's weekly Punta Arabi market is the island's oldest and largest hippy market, where over 500 artisans, designers and craftsmen display their wares. There are live performances in the afternoon, and they even have a kids' area where children can get their faces painted, make flower crowns and create their own T-shirts. If you have older kids who can stay up a bit later, Las Dalias night market has stalls selling everything from handcrafted toys to clothes, key rings and other trinkets.
Puig des Molins
Little explorers can play Indiana Jones for the day at Puig des Molins, the world's largest and best-preserved necropolis. Budding historians and archaeologists can discover over 3,000 tombs dating back to the 7th century BC. Peek into the burial caverns and (only for the bravest) descend into the interlocking caverns set into the hillside. The museum is equally fascinating and is filled with artefacts found in the burial chambers, like jewellery, mirrors and painted ostrich eggs.
Aguamar Water Park
Let's be honest, even the adults get a little excited about going to a water park. So if you need a change from the beach, take an exciting family day to the Aguamar Water Park in Playa d'en Bossa. The park offers a range of white-knuckle rides like the Kamikaze and Black Hole for the older kids and shallow pools for the little ones. In between rides, relax on the spacious lawned area, complete with sun loungers and shades. There is a restaurant on-site, but you can also bring your own food and enjoy it in the picnic area.
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Rajnikanth mania has gripped the entire country with the release of Sivaji -The Boss. He is the highest paid actor in the country. Your take on him?
I think he deserves to be the highest paid actor in the country. I've been a huge fan of Rajni for ages. I've loved his work. I've seen a couple of his Tamil films. I've seen a number of his Hindi films that he has done. I had the good fortune of working with him in a film called 'Aatank Hi Aatank'. The film in itself didn't have much to write home about. But the experience of working with someone like Rajnikanth was a wonderful experience. Not only is he a very charismatic actor, extremely magical actor, extremely charming personality on screen but even in real life he is as charming. Your heart goes out to him. He is a person who is a winner of hearts. He is not trying to win your heart. He is just being himself. That's the greatness of the man. He is a very nice human being and the camera catches that. Somehow it gets translated on to celluloid. He deserves to be the superstar that he is.


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The villagers of Khamasom Phungdhar in Ukhrul district have pledged to support the “War on Drugs” effort being spearheaded by Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
In a release, Khamasom Phungdhar village chairman informed that the villagers have made two plans—a short-term plan and a long-term plan—to support the “War on Drugs'' campaign. Their goal is to safeguard their village’s future while preserving their natural resources and cultural heritage, the release added.
It also mentioned that the communities are aware that encouraging and aiding alternate forms of livelihoods is essential to deter poppy farming and the economy of Khamasom Phungdhar is primarily based on agriculture and horticulture.
The release stated that cultivation of agriculture and horticulture crops including millets, maize, vegetables and rearing of honeybees and indigenous pig breed of Khamasom known as Hao Hok are all part of the short-term strategy. Planting sustainable crops like avocado, coffee, bamboo, and others is part of the long-term strategy, it added.
The locals understand that sustainable agriculture is essential to the village’s development and economic success. These crops will benefit the communities in the long run and contribute to a sustainable economy.
The villagers are dedicated to making the short-term and long-term strategies successful in order to realise their vision of having a village free of poppy plantation, the release stated.
The locals are aware of the damaging effects of poppy farming on society and the environment, including soil erosion, deforestation, and the potentially fatal health effects of opium addiction.
Villagers have decided to eradicate the use of poppy from their community and take aggressive measures to deal with the problems. They have already begun growing alternative crops in an effort to make this short-term strategy a success.
K Debadutta Sharma, Project Director of the Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA), recently visited the avocado farming of 10,000 plantation in Khamasom.
The villagers appealed to the government, NGOs, and other stakeholders to support their cause and aid them in achieving their objectives. They have also resolved to impose a fine of Rs 50,000 for anyone caught participating in illegal plantation.


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Adams TG, Stewart PA, Blanchar JC (2014) Disgust and the Politics of Sex: Exposure to a Disgusting Odorant Increases Politically Conservative Views on Sex and Decreases Support for Gay Marriage. PLoS ONE 9(5): e95572. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0095572
Disgust has been implicated as a potential causal agent underlying socio-political attitudes and behaviors. Several recent studies have suggested that pathogen disgust may be a causal mechanism underlying social conservatism. However, the specificity of this effect is still in question. The present study tested the effects of disgust on a range of policy preferences to clarify whether disgust is generally implicated in political conservatism across public policy attitudes or is uniquely related to specific content domains. Self-reported socio-political attitudes were compared between participants in two experimental conditions: 1) an odorless control condition, and 2) a disgusting odor condition. In keeping with previous research, the present study showed that exposure to a disgusting odor increased endorsement of socially conservative attitudes related to sexuality. In particular, there was a strong and consistent link between induced disgust and less support for gay marriage.

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The children's ward at Bassetlaw Hospital received a donation of book after fundraising
Patients on the children's ward at Bassetlaw Hospital received a delivery of books following a fundraising effort.
The donation, co-ordinated by Katie Wilde, involved Katie’s six-year-old son and his friends who all pledged to read and listen to as many stories as they could in their school holidays. The children averaged 120 minutes of reading for the week and through sponsorship raised £249 with Usborne Books adding to this, bringing the total to just under £300.
Cath Burke, children’s ward manager, said: “We are so grateful to Katie and all the children. Being in hospital can be a distressing for children and books can take their minds off being poorly making the whole experience less daunting.”

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I first heard about aquaponics a few years ago. Former basketball player Will Allen was promoting aquaponics in the city to help the residents to be able to feed themselves. Aquaponics is the gardening technique of bringing hydroponics together with aquatics. The system works like this. Fish are contained in a tank. As the fish produce waste, bacteria helps to break the waste down into nitrogen. The nitrogen enriched water is pumped to plants that are being grown hydroponically. This acts as a natural fertilizer for the plants. When the plants absorb this water into their roots, they purify the water. That water is then cycled back into the tank containing fish. If you do this on a large enough scale, you can have edible fish growing in the fish tank. This way you can grow both fish that you can eat and have a thriving vegetable garden at the same time.
I recently learned that one of two commercial aquaponics companies in the country is operating within a couple of hours drive from where I live. They’re called Aquaranch and I have contacted them to see if I can set up a field trip for my kids (and for myself). So far I have not heard from them. I’m going to try again because I think this would be a great learning experience.
There several ways that you can do aquaponics on your own. There are some companies selling aquaponics systems but it seems that most people make their own. Here are some small scale aquaponics system that I found in the Internet and also some large scale aquaponics systems.
Since it’s hard to get the gist of what I’m talking about, here’s a great video that I found that explains the system and shows how this can work on a large scale such as at Aquaranch.

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The following comes from the book, "Gettysburg Remembers President Lincoln: Eyewitness Accounts of November 1863" by Linda Giberson Black.
|The train depot on Carlisle Street|
At about dusk on Wednesday, November 18, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln's festively decorated train arrived at the railroad depot on Carlisle Street. From there he moved to the home of David Wills.
Gettysburg was a lively place that evening. Many of the visitors who thronged the streets were still seeking lodging. Military bands played patriotic music by torchlight, stirring the crowds. Numerous people openly enjoyed alcoholic refreshments. A large crowd gathered outside the Wills home.
"Thousands of persons were in the square anxious to see and hear the Chief Executive of the nation," Michael Colver wrote.
Many in the crowd began to call for Lincoln to come out and make a speech. At last, Lincoln decided that he could no longer ignore the pleas to appear. When he went to the window to wave, the crowd cheered. Not satisfied with this brief glimpse, the people continued to call for a speech. "When he did appear, never did mortal have a more enthusiastic greeting," J. Howard Wert noted.
"Hurrah for Old Abe!" shouted some as their hats were flung in the air. "We are coming Father Abraham," was the chorus of other enthusiasts. "God Bless our President! God save our President!"
Lincoln began to speak in the high-pitched voice that always carried so well to the audience.
"I appear before you fellow citizens merely to thank you for this compliment. The inference is a very fair one that you would hear me for a little while at least, were I to commence to make a speech. I do not appear before you for the purpose of doing so, and for several substantial reasons. The most substantial of these is that I have no speech to make," he declared, drawing laughter. "In my position it is somewhat important that I should not say any foolish things," he added.
"If you can help it!" someone in the crowd shouted.
"It very often happens that the only way to help it is to say nothing at all," the good-natured Lincoln replied, making the people laugh again. "Believing that is my present condition this evening, I must beg of you to excuse me from addressing you further." And back he went into the Wills house.
|The David Wills Home - Lincoln's stayed in the room marked with the bunting|
On the momentous Thursday morning morning of November 19, 1863, Gettysburg sprang to life early. Much to the relief of everyone, the weather was good.
"It was one of those very few November days in our climate that are adapted for open-air audiences and open-air speakers," wrote eyewitness Henry Eyster Jacobs. "The sun shone brightly: the air was almost balmy."
Gettysburg was bursting at the seems. Visitors poured into town.. The local newspaper, The Compiler, noted: "The streets swarmed with people from all sections of the Union, the number variously estimated at from twenty to forty thousand. Every available spot on the principal streets was occupied. The throng of ladies and gentlemen, the large turnout of military in their best trim, the flags floating in the breeze at innumerable points - all contributed to the making up of a picture of rare and exciting interest."
W.C. Storrick walked to town with his father that morning: "The streets were rife with people. The bands were playing and I was delighted with the music which was the best I had ever heard."
At ten o'clock, the scheduled starting time for the procession, President Lincoln, wearing a black suit, stovepipe hat with mourning band, and white gauntlets, stood in the doorway of the Wills house.
Storrick remembered, "I was surprised and I might say awed by his great height, his black hair and beard, his dark complexion, his head covered with a tall silk hat. I thought he was the tallest man I had ever seen and I fancy I can still see him as he appeared to me on that day."
Lincoln was greeted by cheers as he walked between to lines of soldiers to the reddish-brown horse that had been selected to be his mount. However, the steed was too small for him. Henry Holloway recalled, "After he had mounted the animal, Mr. Lincoln's feet were near the ground. The spectacle was humorous, and no one seemed more conscious of it than himself. If there had been an accident, he certainly would not have had far to fall."
At about eleven o'clock, the procession to the Soldiers' National Cemetery was finally ready to start. "The band began to play and Mr. Lincoln's horse became excited and pranced around quite lively. It seemed to amuse the President, and then that sober, sad-faced man actually smiled," remembered Liberty Holloway.
|The Shriver home on Baltimore Street as it looked in 1863|
The proud color guard led the way down Baltimore Street. Next came the Marine Band, playing a stirring march. The rest of the military participants followed in their best attire, presenting an impressive sight.
Accompanied by numerous dignitaries such as Secretary of State William H. Seward, Postmaster General Montgomery Blair, and others, Lincoln appeared next in the procession. Despite the solemn purpose of the parade, many of the spectators who lined Baltimore Street greeted the President with cheers. Lincoln's face became illuminated with smiles and he bowed continually to acknowledge the cheers.
Annie Skelly was only seven at the time. "I remember vividly of a man who lifted me up to see Lincoln. He would turn from side to side looking at the people on either side when he passed. He looked rather odd on such a small horse."
|This painting gives the reader a fine impression of what Gettysburg's Baltimore Street may have looked like on the morning of November 19, 1863|
To the new cemetery Lincoln and the parade participants went, along with over twenty thousand cheering supporters, to hear what is perhaps the most famous speech given by a President in American history.
And the rest of the story, as cliched as it may be, is history.
I hope this little post helped to give you more of a 'you are there' understanding of what it was like during the evening of November 18 and the morning of November 19, 1863, for the population of the town of Gettysburg.


Signal International has been awarded a contract for Diamond Offshore’s Ocean America to perform modifications and inspections to ensure compliance with ABS Special Survey requirements.
The semisubmersible will be drydocked at the company’s Port Arthur Texas yard in early 2009. The vessel will undergo inspections to the anchor chain and propeller shaft, piping modifications, sacrificial anode replacements as well as new paint for the hull and derrick.
Dick Marler, President and CEO of Signal commented: “Special Survey work to help our customer keep his vessel in class is an essential segment of Signal’s core business. We are gratified that, once again, a returning customer rewards Signal’s past performance with additional work.”
The Ocean America is a fourth generation semisubmersible rated to work in waters up to 5,000 feet deep and with a drilling depth capacity of 30,000 feet. The rig is currently working in the Gulf of Mexico for Mariner Energy and will return to work for Mariner once shipyard work is complete.
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Abstract Watercolor: "Branching" Out
If you're in a rut and tired of copying from a photo or painting like everyone else and are ready to paint outside the box you are in, then this class is for you. Learn the difference between representational and non representational abstracts. Student should have some experience painting with watercolor. You'll be painting using your own artistic expression. Abstract painting is fun and becoming more popular. You learn how to find exciting designs for an abstract painting and use negative painting, make strong compositions, use expressive color, glazing and overlapping to create drama. Students may paint on their own if desired with help always available.
Let's have fun: Grab that "branch" and express your love of color and shapes. For ages 18 to adult.
Instructor Linda Young, PWS, BWS, has earned a signature artist status with the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society and Baltimore Watercolor Society; also a member artist of the Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters. She has taken many workshops with professional artists from all over the U.S. and passes along the information she learns to her students. www.lindayoungwatercolors.com
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The recent Mundy v The Sloane Stanley Estate legal battle has shone a bright spotlight on the industry’s calculation basis for extending a property’s lease.
The case, brought by a surveyor, centred on what was considered by many to be the last attempt to change the basis of calculating ‘relativity’. This is the discount rate that is applied to establish the value of property with short leases when no clear comparable evidence is available.
Traditionally, surveyors have struggled to find good evidence to support the sale of property that comes with a short lease; these homes are also considered to be less desirable among buyers, as properties with short leases can make it harder to source mortgage finance.
As a consequence, data has been compiled and surveyors have published ‘Graphs of Relativity’ as an aid to setting the appropriate value for the property with a short lease. Often the information has been sourced from different markets, including prime central London, Greater London and the regions. With the data informing the majority of these graphs being collected around 20 years ago pre-recession, understandably they are now considered outdated.
Throughout the case, Mundy’s legal team argued for the need to radically change the basis by which ‘relativity’ is calculated and its failure has urged many to call for the government to intervene. The ruling also coincides with growing parliamentary concern about the sale of new homes on a leasehold basis – in particular those that are subject to the doubling of ground rent provisions. There is cross-party support for change, and it’s possible the two issues could be combined in any future legislation.
Following the decision, both tenants and landlords have expressed a desire to make the process of purchasing freehold or exchanging a lease fairer and more simple. Of course, this process is easier said than done and updating the system will take time – there is no quick fix. It seems likely that, for the time being at least, property with leases that have less than 80 years remaining will continue to suffer a more limited demand in the sales market, spurring most leaseholders into negotiations for lease extensions prior to marketing. In the meantime, the advice to those on both sides would be to seek out professional advice from expert valuers who know the field well.
There is a clear need for a credible model. We must all be willing to work together to look for alternatives, perhaps taking components from various models to find a solution that can be accepted across the industry.

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The effects of hydrogen have been studied on low carbon steel (JIS S10C), which contains limited amount of pearlite. Fatigue life and its strain rate dependence have been examined. The possible mechanism of hydrogen effect on those properties has been discussed. The hydrogen absorbed was 0.51.5 mass-ppm, according to the thermal desorption analysis (TDA). Main part of the hydrogen is dissolved in the matrix; the rest part is trapped by pearlite. This small hydrogen severely reduces the fatigue life, even in S10C steel that is considered to be less susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement. The more the hydrogen is absorbed, the less the fatigue life is. Hydrogen absorption also causes the increase in stress amplitude. Fractographic examination revealed the fracture process as the followings. The hydrogen gasifies at the interface between the non-metallic inclusion and matrix. Then the high pressure hydrogen gas atmosphere maintains hydrogen content in the matrix around inclusion. This assists the crack initiation at the interface of inclusion, and also assists the crack propagation through producing the fish-eye fracture. According to the published works on non-hydrogen charged specimens, vacancy plays an important role in both crack initiation and propagation, and determines the fatigue life. The stress amplitude is believed also influenced by the vacancy that is produced by the movement of jogged dislocation. When these vacancies are stabilized by hydrogen, fatigue life will be decreased with the increased stress amplitude. Fatigue life is decreased with slower strain rate test. Stress amplitude shows the negative dependence to the strain rate. These are claimed as the features of dynamic strain aging (DSA). Considering the above mentioned knowledge on vacancy stabilized by hydrogen, the DSA is brought about by the interaction between dislocation and vacancy-hydrogen pair. © 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Tsuchida, Y., Watanabe, T., Kato, T., & Seto, T. (2010). Effect of hydrogen absorption on strain-induced low-cycle fatigue of low carbon steel. In Procedia Engineering (Vol. 2, pp. 555–561). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2010.03.060