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Kinds of Treatment Programs Available in Takotna Alaska
Research studies on dependency therapy usually have identified programs into numerous general types or modalities. Treatment methods and individual programs continuously develop and branch out, and also lots of programs today do not fit nicely into traditional drug adiction treatment categories.
Many, nonetheless, start with cleansing and also medically managed withdrawal, often taken into consideration the first stage of therapy. Detoxing, the process whereby the body removes itself of medications, is developed to handle the intense as well as possibly dangerous physical effects of stopping substance abuse. As mentioned previously, detoxification alone does not resolve the emotional, social, and also behavioral issues connected with addiction and also therefore does not normally create enduring behavioral changes essential for recovery. Detoxing ought to therefore be complied with by a formal evaluation and also recommendation to medicine dependency therapy.
Because it is frequently accompanied by unpleasant as well as possibly deadly negative effects stemming from withdrawal, detoxing is commonly managed with drugs provided by a medical professional in an inpatient or outpatient setup; consequently, it is referred to as “medically managed withdrawal.” Drugs are readily available to aid in the withdrawal from opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, pure nicotine, barbiturates, and also various other sedatives.
Benefits of treatment programs available in Takotna AK
Dependency healing programs offer some of the most effective opportunities for lasting recovery by offering material abusers the physical and also mental support they need to beat compound dependency.
Substance abusers that are prepared to turn their lives around have a variety of alcohol and drug healing programs to select from– including inpatient programs, other residential programs, outpatient recuperation programs and support system.
There is a great deal of details on the subject of dependency recuperation, as well as sometimes it could be overwhelming to try to weed through all the info. Understanding dependency recovery does not need to be complex, nonetheless.
Keep reading to find out several of the most key points concerning exactly what the healing process involves as well as what you can expect as you move on in your recuperation.
The Dependency Recovery Process at a Glance for Takotna Alaska
Lots of start their addiction recovery process with a period of detoxification (detox), where the body frees itself of medicines, alcohol and other toxic substances. Detox allows the body to recover to a secure, toxin-free state. Some kinds of detox programs make use of drug assistance to assist in the process.
Throughout dependency recovery, people in therapy could likewise go through different kinds of treatment and also participate in support system as they work to address and recover the attitudes, thoughts, feelings and also habits that resulted in drug abuse to begin with. Ongoing participation in treatment as well as support system may proceed long after the initial duration of therapy as they may continue to offer lasting recuperation benefit for many people.
Inpatient Recovery Programs Available in Alaska
Numerous inpatient or household recovery programs are provided via licensed addiction healing centers. These immersive programs preserve high standards for dependency therapy care. Treatment team member personnel provide continuous guidance of program locals.
People at hospital centers stay overnight at hospitals as well as have accessibility to doctors and also registered nurses 24-HOUR a day, 7 days a week. Other property facilities positioned beyond a healthcare facility usually will offer some accessibility to health care experts, when it is needed.
The main goal of inpatient programs is to provide a safe, supportive environment for clients, and also to give them the devices they should accomplish long-lasting abstinence. The size of remain in the recovery program is figured out by the nature and also intensity of the substance addiction.
Deluxe recovery is a type of property treatment that supplies miraculous degree of addiction healing care– frequently in a preferable setup or surroundings, as well as with accessibility to a number of high-end amenities.
After leaving an inpatient facility, clients are encouraged to sign up with a support system as well as regularly go to team meetings. Support system help people preserve soberness by providing peer and coach partnerships along with a range of “tools” that aid people keep abstinence.
Numerous restorative setups use group treatment to maximize the social reinforcement supplied by peer discussion as well as to help advertise drug-free way of lives. Study has revealed that when team therapy either is provided together with individualized medication counseling or is formatted to mirror the concepts of cognitive-behavioral therapy or contingency administration, positive outcomes are accomplished. Presently, scientists are examining problems where team treatment could be standardized and also made even more community-friendly.

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Clerc: Michael Lieberman
Leah was taken on as a member of chambers in September 2013 following the successful completion of her pupillage and she accepts instructions in all chambers’ areas of discipline. She has undertaken infant settlement hearings, directions and allocation hearings, mortgage possessions, bankruptcies, summary judgment applications and applications to set aside judgment. Additionally, she has prosecuted and defended in the magistrates’ court, including licensing proceedings prosecuted by local authorities.
Before commencing her pupillage Leah worked for two firms of Cardiff-based solicitors during which time she worked on high-profile murder and conspiracy cases as well as preparing cases on behalf of the Police Federation in relation to disciplinary proceedings brought against officers of South Wales Police. She is currently instructed on behalf of the Federation to assist in the preparation of a civil claim for misfeasance in a public office.
Leah was educated at Cams Hill School, Fareham, City of Bath Sixth Form College and Cardiff University. She undertook the Bar Vocational Course at Cardiff Law School. Leah’s pupil supervisors have been David Elias and Emily Davies.

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A Bit Of “Friendly” Competition
As an avid Shimano fan, I’ve firmly believed that no reel would compare to the lightness and strength that the Stradic Ci4+ series has established in the market. Daiwa however, believed otherwise. Introducing the long-awaited 2017 Daiwa Ballistic LT spinning reel.
Light As A Feather
The new Daiwa Ballistic LT spinning reel is an absolute game changer for the company. When pitting the Stradic Ci4+ and Ballistic LT 2500 sizes against each other, the Ballistic LT weighs almost half an ounce lighter.
This is thanks to huge upgrades in technology from Daiwa as well as the super light “Air Rotor” and “Air Bail” that we love from previous series.
But Is It Durable?
The acronym “LT” actually stands for “Light & Tough,” very reassuring for a reel of its weight class. This immense strength is thanks to Daiwa’s patented “ZAION” technology, a high-density carbon strain material that resists maximum impact and is 20% stronger than Nylon or ABS. ZAION is almost 50% lighter than aluminum, giving the Ballistic LT that incredible lightness we experienced.
A machined A7075 aircraft-grade aluminum main gear is extremely rigid, helping increase smoothness and long-term durability. More strength equals less flexing throughout the body which translates to smoothness. Putting all the fancy words aside, this reel is definitely as tough as it is light.
Daiwa’s “Magsealed” technology from previous models has also been included. This magnetic oil coats the bearings and prevents water and debris from entering the main shaft, making it ideal for saltwater situations as well.
More Sizes, More Applications
The previous generation of Ballistic spinning reels were limited to the 4000 size. While this size is great for many applications, it hindered big-game enthusiasts from enjoying the reel. Those who fish heavier saltwater conditions were forced to buy more expensive options such as the Saltist/Saltiga or go lower-end to the BG series which were definitely not as light or smooth.
Thanks to consumer consideration, the Ballistic LT series has added a 5000 and 6000 size, suitable for all you saltwater and heavy-duty freshwater anglers. Now everyone can enjoy the Ballistic LT!
I believe this reel is a huge step up from the Ballistic EX series. The reason I chose the Stradic Ci4+ in the past was simply because of weight even though the Ballistic was much smoother.
The tolerance of the new Ballistic LT feels much better as well. The EX series didn’t feel quite as tight when reeling, and you get a more solid overall feel with the LT.
I’ve always been a fan of the thicker bail that Daiwa has added for most of their spinning reels now. It’s more comfortable to the touch and definitely stronger – the hollow design resists any unnecessary flexing when flipping the bail over.
I have to say I’m rather impressed with the Ballistic LT. When the sales rep was beaming about it I never expected it to be as light as it is. I’ll definitely be using the 2500 size for all my bass fishing applications and test out the 4000-6000 on stripers, rockfish, big stinky bat rays and anything else that will put it to the test in the salt.


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The 20th season of “American Idol” will premiere on Sunday, February 27 at 8 p.m. Eastern time on ABC.
Radio and television personality Bobby Bones, who has served as a mentor to the contestants since season 16, will not be returning this year. Rather than replacing Bones, a revolving door of “American Idol” alums will serve as mentors at different points throughout the competition.
“There’s not anyone to replace Bobby per se but this year we will be leaning into our amazing ‘American Idol’ university alum to help our current idols along the way in different stages of the competition,” executive producer Megan Wolfick said at a Television Critics Association press event (via Entertainment Tonight).
“So a lot of those familiar faces who America has grown to love will be seen throughout the season and we’re very, very excited. And our alums are excited to be back,” Wolfick continued.
Which ‘American Idol’ Alums Will Return This Season?
During the Television Critics Association panel, “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest named some specific alums he’d like to see on the show this season. He mentioned Carrie Underwood, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, and Jennifer Hudson.
“I want to see every one of those contestants come back,” Seacrest said. “I want to see, way back to the beginning. I just remember the moment with Clay and Ruben that we talk about all the time. I want to see Carrie again. I love seeing Jennifer Hudson. For me, I can remember literally standing next to them looking at their faces and their reactions in moments of success and in moments of challenge.”
It’s clear from Seacrest’s remarks that the “American Idol” team is eager to have some of the show’s most famous alums on this season.
Season 20 of ‘American Idol’ Has Another New Twist
In a trailer for season 20, judge Katy Perry reveals a new twist. In addition to the golden tickets to Hollywood that “American Idol” contestants have always received, there is also a special platinum ticket given to only one contestant from each city where auditions are held. Since the judges only went to three cities this year, only three contestants got the special ticket.
“You get to go to Hollywood week but you get a little shortcut cause it’s the 20th year of creating superstars and you’re a superstar,” Perry tells one contestant in the trailer. He then receives the platinum ticket.
Platinum ticketholders get to observe Hollywood week from the audience at the theater for one day. They have an opportunity to size up the competition and choose who they want to duet with.
At the Television Critics Association panel, judge Lionel Richie explained how they decided who to give the platinum tickets to. “It was the fact that they were just naturals, you know what I mean? Some people just walk out and they are stars,” he said. “They have all the boxes ticked: stage presence, delivery, their sound, their style, they have it all there. So when they open their mouths, you know exactly who they are as an artist. It just rings that bell. When that happens you give them the Platinum Ticket as fast as you can.”

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text: Eight Years Ago Lloyd Wright was diagnosed with Chronic Hepatitis C. If experience is the best teacher, then Lloyd Wright is truly an expert. As a Hepatitis C researcher and author. Lloyd has developed more substantial credentials than many doctors or scientists currently treating and researching the virus. Lloyd had Hepatitis C and beat it. Standing up against a legion of medical doctors who insist there is no cure, he researched this disease and he proved them wrong. Now he wants to share this cure with other Hepatitis C sufferers. Book jacket.Wright, Lloyd is the author of 'Triumph over Hepatitis C An Alternative Medicine Solution', published 2004 under ISBN 9780967640440 and ISBN 096764044X.


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The production area chosen for Chardonnay Musivum is located in Südtirol - Alto Adige and includes several localities: mainly Fateni (Pfatten in German) in the municipality of Salorno, as well as Puncheli (Punchl) in the municipality of Magrè and San Floriano (St. Florian) in the municipality of Egna.
The characteristics of the area, which is inclined to maintain high acid contents, are ideal for the cultivation of Chardonnay which manages to reach high sugar contents.
Another particular feature of this area, ideal for growing grapes, is the microclimate characterised by excelllent ventilation with good winds and sunshine throughout the day, thus preventing harmful moisture stagnation and ensuring rapid drying of the grapes after rainfall.
Production begins with a slightly delayed harvest to enhance the aromatic richness of this variety. The grapes are harvested by hand in the early hours of the day so that the low temperature preserves their freshness and each bunch is carefully selected in the field. They are then transported to the winery in perforated containers to best guarantee the aeration and integrity of the bunches.
In the winery, individual containers are separated according to the characteristics of the grapes, so as to diversify the vinification process. All grapes are cooled to 2-3°C in the cellar. They are separated during the follwing days; those with a yellow/golden colouring are destemmed and left in the press in contact with the skins (cryo-maceration) for 4-5 hours to increase the extraction of the aroma precursors of this variety. Whereas,the grapes with yellow/green colouring are destemmed and immediately undergo soft pressing. A free-run juice is obtained from both portions, which is then decanted naturally.
Fermentation starts in special stainless steel tanks which have been exclusively designed for the "Musivum" project. selected yeasts are used and there is a controlled, progressive increase in temperature from 14° to 18°C. Once fermentation has started, 65% of the volume is then taken to the new barrique cellar. Here, 50% of this is refined in second-passage oak casks, where it remains for the ageing phase, and the other 15% is refined in new, medium-toasted French oak barriques. The remaining 35% completes fermentation in steel.
During aging, the 3 portions are kept separate, with frequent movements of the fine lees, up until 2 months before bottling. Then they are brought together to amalgamate the different components, i.e. those fermented and aged in the various woods put together with the one fermented and aged in steel.
Straw yellow in colour with distinctive golden reflections, it is a rich, powerful and broad wine. It seduces with its juicy notes of perfectly ripe yellow fruit such as apricot and Fuji apple. It releases intriguing floral hints of lime and acacia honey, with nuances of ginger mustard. The finish is spicy, with delightful hints of hazelnut and almond.

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TOKYO — Asian shares were mixed Monday, shaken by a Wall Street tumble that set off worries the biggest U.S. bank failure in nearly 15 years might have ripple effects around the world.
But the falls were relatively subdued because of reassurances from U.S. officials that financial shocks would be mitigated.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225
slipped 1.6% in morning trading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200
slipped 0.2% and South Korea’s Kospi
inched up 0.2%.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng
rose 1.6% and the Shanghai Composite
edged up 0.6%. Benchmark indexes in Singapore
The recent developments in Chinese politics have also worked as a stabilizing factor. Major posts, including the governor of the Bank of China, as well as other political leaders, were announced, signaling a continuation of policy.
Before trading began in Asia, the U.S. Treasury Department, Federal Reserve and FDIC said Sunday that all Silicon Valley Bank clients will be protected and have access to their funds and announced steps designed to protect the bank’s customers and prevent more bank runs.
Regulators closed Silicon Valley Bank
on Friday amid a run on the bank, which was the second-largest U.S. bank failure, behind the 2008 failure of Washington Mutual. They also announced Sunday that New York-based Signature Bank was being seized after it became the third-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
He said traders made nervous by the weekend’s news could create “a ready-aim-fire Monday open.”
“With the market likely headed for a more turbulent period with US inflation on a collision course with Bank ‘theater of tragedy,’ now is probably not the best time for investor euphoria,” Innes said.
But the sense that U.S. authorities were taking some steps to limit “the contagion effect” had somewhat of a calming effect, although “markets remain skittish” in Asia, said Venkateswaran Lavanya at Mizuho Bank.
Shares tanked Friday on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.4% to cap its worst week since September.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average
fell 345 points, or 1.1%, while the Nasdaq composite
sank 1.8%. The S&P 500
fell 56.73 points to 3,861.59. The Dow lost 345.22 to 31,909.64, and the Nasdaq dropped 199.47 to 11,138.89.
Some of the sharpest drops on Wall Street last week came from the financial industry. First Republic Bank
tumbled 14.8%, while Charles Schwab
lost another 11.7% after dropping 12.8% Thursday. Larger banks, which have been stress-tested by regulators following the 2008 financial crisis, held up better. JPMorgan Chase
In Tokyo trading, banking issues were sold, with MUFG Bank
falling 3% before recovering to about a 1% fall, echoing such falls on Wall Street.
Worries were growing recently that interest rates are set to go higher than expected after the Fed Reserve said it could reaccelerate the size of its rate hikes. The Fed is focusing on wage growth in particular in its fight against inflation. It worries too-high gains could cause a vicious cycle that worsens inflation.
Traders now largely expect the Fed to stick with a modest 0.25 point hike. Last month, the Fed slowed to that pace after earlier hiking by 0.50 and 0.75 points. The Fed has already raised rates at the fastest pace in decades and made other moves to reverse its tremendous support for the economy during the pandemic.
In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude
rose 48 cents to $77.08 a barrel. Brent crude
the international standard, rose 48 cents to $83.15 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar
fell to 134.36 Japanese yen from 134.96 yen.
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text: From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishNew OrleansNew Or‧le‧ans /ˌnjuː ɔːˈliːənz $ ˌnuː ˈɔːrliənz/a city in Louisiana in the southern US, next to the Mississippi River. It was originally a French city, and its style of cooking, old buildings, and traditions were influenced by French culture. It is famous for the way it celebratesmardi gras every year and also for the music played there. New Orleans is regarded as the place where jazz music was originally developed. In 2005 the city was badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina and about 1300 people were killed.


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Black Celebrity Gossip - The last time we heard from Boonk, he made a video explaining why he couldn't see his three-month-old child, Boonk claims he has a warrant in the same state where his alleged child live. Today Boonk resurfaced on Instagram with a new name, apparently Boonk is now going by the new name of John Gabbana.
This is a great way for him to get back on Instagram where he is popular most, so if you're looking for Boonk, look for him by his new name John Gabbana. Worldwide Spotlight is the only website where you will find exclusive news, updates and videos by Boonk plus all your favourite hip hop celebrities, subscribe the Worldwide Spotlight YouTube channel for more.
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Do Not Judge Yourself for Being Anxious
A Monthly Column By Sharon Salzberg for On Being
Published June 5, 2018
I believe that if you are judging yourself because anxiety arises at all, you are probably not being fair to yourself. Causes and conditions for something to arise are usually multi-layered, with what we can know and what we can sense, or only guess at, all intertwined and moving, making for the kaleidoscopic shifts of life.
About On Being with Krista Tippett
On Being is a Peabody Award-winning public radio conversation and podcast, a Webby Award-winning website and online exploration, a publisher and public event convener. On Being opens up the animating questions at the center of human life: What does it mean to be human, and how do we want to live? On Being airs on more than 330 public radio stations across the U.S., distributed by American Public Media. The podcast reaches a global audience via SoundCloud.

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Planning your spring garden or landscaping project? Thoughtful planning can create a beautiful landscape for you and your family, while welcoming pollinators and protecting your property and the environment from invasive plants and noxious weeds. Introducing invasive plants into your garden or landscape can be a costly decision since many of these plants are aggressive, difficult to control and may harm your property, family, pets, or wildlife. Invasive and noxious weeds also harm Pennsylvania's environment and economy, damaging farms and forests and crowding out native plants, pollinators, and wildlife.
Recognizing the harm they inflict, the following commercially available plants have been identified as noxious weeds.They can no longer be legally sold or propagated in Pennsylvania or have a grace period with an end date for when they can no longer be sold or propagated in Pennsylvania:
Chocolate vine (Akebia quinata)
Ravenna grass (Tripidium ravennae)
Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) Grace period until October 8, 2023
Exempted varieties of barberry, which can be sold because they will not reproduce, include:
- Crimson Cutie®
- Lemon Cutie®
- Lemon Glow®
- Mr. GreenGenes®
Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) Grace period until February 10, 2024
These plants cannot be sold or propagated after a grace period ending January 10, 2025
Burning bush (Euonymus alatus)
Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum)
Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense)
European privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
Border Privet (Ligustrum obtusifolium) What does this mean for you, the homeowner of landowner? Is there a way to manage or eradicate those invasive and noxious weeds on your property? There is an abundance of information online on how to effectively control many invasive and noxious weeds. Contacting your local Penn State Extension office is another option for management recommendations if you are having trouble with a particular plant. Eradication usually takes several seasons, depending on how long the plants have been present, so be persistent in your efforts. If you have multiple invasive and noxious weeds, start small and concentrate on eradicating one at a time.
Talk to your local nursery or greenhouse to find native or non-invasive plants that suit your property. Visit Penn State Extension's website for articles on choosing native or non-invasive perennials, where to find them, and how to maintain them, along with many other articles on plants and gardening, and pollinator-friendly plants.
You can also find experts at a Penn State Master Gardener event or home show in your area. Planning can be daunting, but local experts can help you avoid making costly garden mistakes.
Being aware of invasive plants and noxious weeds, learning how to identify and control them, and planting non-invasive or native plants in their place on your property will mean less work for you, and a more welcoming landscape for your family and friends, pets, wildlife, and the pollinators our food supply relies on.

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Research and technology development
Through the CLIMIT research and technology development program, Gassnova provides financial support for the development, demonstration and piloting of CO2 management technologies. The Research Council of Norway is responsible for the research part of the program. Gassnova heads the CLIMIT Secretariat. The aim of CLIMIT is to help bring this much needed environmental technology into place internationally earlier than would otherwise be possible.
Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM)
Gassnova manages the state’s interest in Technology Center Mongstad (TCM). The technology center at Mongstad was established with the aim of creating an arena for long-term and targeted development, testing and qualification of technology for CO2 capture. Gassnova will facilitate the sharing and dissemination of experiences so as to reduce the costs and risk of CO2 capture.
Fullscale CCS in Norway
Gassnova has since 2014 worked closely with industry on what may become the first industrial-sized project for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Europe. We are now in the final phase and are preparing the basis for investment decision in the Norwegian Parliament in 2020/21. Gassnova coordinates the different parts in the CCS chain, from capture to transport and storage. Gassnova also ensures that that new CCS projects can take advantage of lessons learned from the fullscale CCS project in Norway.
Gassnova is an advisor to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy on issues related to CO2 management.


The words sword has its origin in English word which means to cut or thrash someone. Swords were invented during 1600 B.C in the Bronze Age but in 18th century it began to be strongly utilized in the warring ground for destroying the enemies.
As with the passage of time in 19th century these swords were no longer used in wars and gain the name of reputation and tribute for the army officers and it soon became the centre of attraction in army ceremonies and most importantly in the decoration of houses to enhance the beauty.
Let’s have a brief look over the entire history of Military swords which were of immense significance in the pages of past.
History of Military Swords:
Swords were firstly come into use when bronze blades were invented in Middle East and one of the oldest swords were found in Turkey. Those blades which were made of bronze were easy to stretch and curve quickly. These steel swords were begun to be highly considered for home garland.
But soon early swords appeared with big blades and they made their huge name in battles. China was the only country which prefer huge amount of bronze approximately 17 percent in their swords whereas other countries consider about 10 percent of bronze.
In the present era there are varieties of countries where bronze military swords have been appeared such as Harrapan of Pakistan and sundry sort shave been initiated in Fatehgar and Bangladesh.
During the Period of Iron Age:
After the bronze iron military swords were hugely recommended. Egyptians were the first to use them at a high level. Iron swords were quite easy to bend them quickly. At first it was not considered much but as maximum carbon was added into it than it strongly attains the attention of army officers.
During the Period of Chinese Antiquity:
Chinese have also given a special importance to the military swords. They introduced military sword in the period of Western Zhou Dynasty but it did not lasted for more than 3 centuries and thus ended in 3rd century. Chinese were also highly appreciated in producing Bronze swords which was entitled in their own Chinese script ????” Yuè Wáng zì zuò.
During the Period of Middle Ages:
In the middle period these military swords made their special place in the warring ground. It became popular because of high quality and strong cutting blades. Damascus steel was one of the most popular in the Indian subcontinent during the 5th century and the use of Damascus steel became extensively important in 16th and 17th century. During the Crusade war iron swords played a very important role for the warriors. Another military sword named as Bastard sword was also introduced but it did not gain much significance because of its low firm over the blades.
During The Period of East Asia:
With the passage of time steel gain much importance. The single edge weapon became very famous in Asia. Japan also presents forward their contributions towards the swords. Their Samurai sword was one of the most famous swords during the 13th century. Japanese highlights their Japanese Katana in 15th and 16th century which made a huge progress in battles as against the Samurai swords.
During The Phase of South and South East Asia:
Sri Lanka produces special military swords in an extra-ordinary material which helps a lot to make the sword looks sharper. In the 13th century a military sword named Talwar made a big name in India. It was especially use by Rajputs, Sikhs and Mughals for martial practice.
Moreover it is also given the name of god Shiva from the Indian community. Firangi, Kris, Parang and Golok are some of the most famous military swords which are playing an important role in Indian Subcontinent.
During the Modern Period:
In 19th century military swords are not fully considered to be warring weapon. There are numerous people around us who prefer to keep sword as hand guns with them to defend them in difficult time.
But no doubt that in the present era those swords which were considered to be valuable for the battlefields have been replaced by army officers ceremony purposes or for the reason of home beautification.
Ceremonial Use of Military Swords:
In the present century military swords are earning a huge name not only in battles but in army ceremonies. Many army officers highly prefer the military swords to be hung on their uniform which enhance the beauty of their uniform and make their reputation and status to grow much larger.


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90.26 Questioner: Then as I see the plan for the evolution by this Logos it was planned to create as vivid an experience as possible but also one which was somewhat informed with respect to the Infinite Creator and able to accelerate progress as a function of will because of the permeabilities of densities. Have I covered accurately the general plan of this Logos with respect to Its evolution?
Ra: I am Ra. Excepting the actions of the unmanifested self and the actions of self with other-self, you have been reasonably thorough.
87.21 Questioner: What was this root cause?
Ra: I am Ra. The root cause of blockage is the lack of the ability to see the other-self as the Creator, or to phrase this differently, the lack of love.
101.3 Questioner: Thank you. I will make a statement as to the way I see the action and I would request Ra’s comment. I see the present position as the Creator knowing Itself presently using the concept of polarization. We seem to accentuate or to produce catalyst to increase the desired polarization whether the mechanism be random, through what we call the higher self, or through the services of an oppositely polarized entity acting upon us with catalyst. All of these seem to produce the same effect which is more intense polarization in the desired direction once that direction has been definitely chosen. I see catalyst of the second-density insect bite being a function of either or of any of the sources [of which] I have spoken, from random to augmented through the higher self or through the oppositely polarized services of those who monitor our activities, all of which have roughly the same ultimate effect. Would Ra comment on my observation?
Ra: I am Ra. We find your observations unexceptional and, in the large, correct.
10.14 Questioner: For general development [of the] reader of this book, could you state some of the practices or exercises to perform to produce an acceleration toward the Law of One?
Ra: I am Ra.
Exercise One. This is the most nearly centered and usable within your illusion complex. The moment contains love. That is the lesson/goal of this illusion or density. The exercise is to consciously seek that love in awareness and understanding distortions. The first attempt is the cornerstone. Upon this choosing rests the remainder of the life-experience of an entity. The second seeking of love within the moment begins the addition. The third seeking powers the second, the fourth powering or doubling the third. As with the previous type of empowerment, there will be some loss of power due to flaws within the seeking in the distortion of insincerity. However, the conscious statement of self to self of the desire to seek love is so central an act of will that, as before, the loss of power due to this friction is inconsequential.
Exercise Two. The universe is one being. When a mind/body/spirit complex views another mind/body/spirit complex, see the Creator. This is an helpful exercise.
Exercise Three. Gaze within a mirror. See the Creator.
Exercise Four. Gaze at the creation which lies about the mind/body/spirit complex of each entity. See the Creator.
The foundation or prerequisite of these exercises is a predilection towards what may be called meditation, contemplation, or prayer. With this attitude, these exercises can be processed. Without it, the data will not sink down into the roots of the tree of mind, thus enabling and ennobling the body and touching the spirit.
41.25 Questioner: Why are the red, yellow, and blue energy centers called primary centers? I think from the previous material I understand this, but is there some tracing of these primary colors back to intelligent infinity that is more profound than what you have given us?
Ra: I am Ra. We cannot say what may seem profound to an entity. The red, yellow, and blue rays are primary because they signify activity of a primary nature.
Red ray is the foundation; orange ray the movement towards yellow ray which is the ray of self-awareness and interaction. Green ray is the movement through various experiences of energy exchanges having to do with compassion and all-forgiving love to the primary blue ray which is the first ray of radiation of self regardless of any actions from another.
The green-ray entity is ineffectual in the face of blockage from other-selves. The blue-ray entity is a co-Creator. This may perhaps simply be a restatement of previous activity, but if you consider the function of the Logos as representative of the Infinite Creator in effectuating the knowing of the Creator by the Creator you may perhaps see the steps by which this may be accomplished.
May we ask for one final full question before we leave this working?
37.6 Questioner: In that case, we’ll go ahead with the questions we have here continuing the last session. You said that each third-density entity has an higher self in the sixth density which is moving to the mind/body/spirit complex of the entity as needed. Does this higher self also evolve in growth through the densities beginning with the first density, and does each higher self have a corresponding higher self advanced in densities beyond it?
Ra: I am Ra. To simplify this concept is our intent. The higher self is a manifestation given to the late sixth-density mind/body/spirit complex as a gift from its future selfness. The mid-seventh density’s last action before turning towards the allness of the Creator and gaining spiritual mass is to give this resource to the sixth-density self, moving as you measure time in the stream of time.
This self, the mind/body/spirit complex of late sixth density, has then the honor/duty of using both the experiences of its total living bank or memory of experienced thoughts and actions, and using the resource of the mind/body/spirit complex totality left behind as a type of infinitely complex thought-form.
In this way you may see your self, your higher self or Oversoul, and your mind/body/spirit complex totality as three points in a circle. The only distinction is that of your time/space continuum. All are the same being.
32.1 Questioner: I have a little question I will throw in at this point from Jim. I will read it. The instrument’s physical complex is now in the process of recovery from taking a chemical. She was ignorant of the opening that she was creating. How can each of the three of us present be more aware of how such openings may be created in our actions and thoughts? Is it possible that we could make such openings innocently as we question in certain areas during these sessions? And then, what can we do to protect ourselves from distorting influences in general? Is there any ritual or meditation that we use?
Ra: I am Ra. Although we are in sympathy with the great desire to be of service exemplified by this question, our answer is limited by the distortion of the Way of Confusion. We shall say some general things which may be of service in this area.
Firstly, when this instrument distorted its bodily complex towards low vital energy due to this occurrence, it was a recognizable substance which caused this. This was not a, shall we say, natural substance nor was the mind/body/spirit complex enough aware of its distortion towards physical weakness. The natural ways of, shall we say, everyday existence in which the entity without the distortions caused by ingestion of strongly effective chemicals may be seen to be of an always appropriate nature. There are no mistakes, including the action of this instrument.
Secondly, the means of protection against any negative or debilitating influence for those upon the positive path was demonstrated by this instrument to a very great degree. Consider, if you will, the potentials that this particular occurrence had for negative influences to enter the instrument. This instrument thought upon the Creator in its solitude and in actions with other-self, continually praised and gave thanksgiving to the Creator for the experiences it was having. This in turn allowed this particular entity to radiate to the other-self such energies as became a catalyst for an opening and strengthening of the other-self’s ability to function in a more positively polarized state. Thus we see protection being very simple. Give thanksgiving for each moment. See the self and the other-self as Creator. Open the heart. Always know the light and praise it. This is all the protection necessary.
42.3 Questioner: I will attempt to make an analogy. If an animal, shall I say a bull in a pen, attacks you because you have wandered into his pen, you get out of his way rapidly but you do not blame him. Or, you do not have much of an emotional response other than the fear response that he might damage you. However, if you encounter another self in his territory and he attacks you, your response may be more of an emotional nature creating physical bodily responses. Am I correct in assuming that when your response to the animal and to the other-self seeing both as the Creator and loving both and understanding their action in attacking you is the action of their free will then you have balanced yourself correctly in this area? Is this correct?
Ra: I am Ra. This is basically correct. However, the balanced entity will see in the seeming attack of an other-self the causes of this action which are, in most cases, of a more complex nature than the cause of the attack of the second-density bull as was your example. Thus this balanced entity would be open to many more opportunities for service to a third-density other-self.
87.7 Questioner: What is the environmental situation of this particular fifth-density negative entity, and how does he work with fourth-density negative in order to establish power and control; and what is his particular philosophy with respect to himself as Creator and his use of the first distortion and the extension of this use of the first distortion to the fourth-density negative? I hope that this isn’t too complex a question.
Ra: I am Ra. The environment of your companion is that of the rock, the cave, the place of barrenness, for this is the density of wisdom. That which is needed may be thought and received. To this entity very little is necessary upon the physical, if you will, or space/time complex of distortions.
Such an entity spends its consciousness within the realms of time/space in an attempt to learn the ways of wisdom through the utmost use of the powers and resources of the self. Since the self is the Creator, the wisdom density provides many informative and fascinating experiences for the negatively polarized entity. In some respects one may see a more lucid early attachment to wisdom from those of negative polarity as the nexus of positions of consciousness upon which wisdom is laid is simpler.
The relationship of such an entity to fourth-density negative entities is one of the more powerful and the less powerful. The negative path posits slavery of the less powerful as a means of learning the desire to serve the self to the extent that the will is brought to bear. It is in this way that polarity is increased in the negative sense. Thus fourth-density entities are willing slaves of such a fifth-density entity, there being no doubt whatsoever of the relative power of each.
52.7 Questioner: Am I correct, then, in assuming that discipline of the personality, knowledge of self, and control, shall I say, in strengthening of the will would be what any fifth-density entity would see as those things of importance?
Ra: I am Ra. In actuality these things are of importance in third through early seventh densities. The only correction in nuance that we would make is your use of the word, control. It is paramount that it be understood that it is not desirable or helpful to the growth of the understanding, may we say, of an entity by itself to control thought processes or impulses except where they may result in actions not consonant with the Law of One. Control may seem to be a short-cut to discipline, peace, and illumination. However, this very control potentiates and necessitates the further incarnative experience in order to balance this control or repression of that self which is perfect.
Instead, we appreciate and recommend the use of your second verb in regard to the use of the will. Acceptance of self, forgiveness of self, and the direction of the will; this is the path towards the disciplined personality. Your faculty of will is that which is powerful within you as co-Creator. You cannot ascribe to this faculty too much importance. Thus it must be carefully used and directed in service to others for those upon the positively oriented path.
There is great danger in the use of the will as the personality becomes stronger, for it may be used even subconsciously in ways reducing the polarity of the entity.
35.4 Questioner: I would now like to ask for the same type of information with respect to Adolf Hitler. You have given a little of this already. It is not necessary to re-cover what you have already given, but if you could complete that information it would be helpful.
Ra: I am Ra. In speaking of the one you call Adolf we have some difficulty due to the intense amount of confusion present in this entity’s life patterns as well as the great confusion which greets any discussion of this entity.
Here we see an example of one who, in attempting activation of the highest rays of energy while lacking the green-ray key, canceled itself out as far as polarization either towards positive or negative. This entity was basically negative. However, its confusion was such that the personality disintegrated, thus leaving the mind/body/spirit complex unharvestable and much in need of healing.
This entity followed the pattern of negative polarization which suggests the elite and the enslaved, this being seen by the entity to be of an helpful nature for the societal structure. However, in drifting from the conscious polarization into what you may call a twilight world where dream took the place of events in your space/time continuum, this entity failed in its attempt to serve the Creator in an harvestable degree along the path of service to self. Thus we see the so-called insanity which may often arise when an entity attempts to polarize more quickly than experience may be integrated.
We have advised and suggested caution and patience in previous communications and do so again, using this entity as an example of the over-hasty opening of polarization without due attention to the synthesized and integrated mind/body/spirit complex. To know your self is to have the foundation upon firm ground.
82.22 Questioner: Then since the only possibility at this particular time, as I see it, was a polarization for service to others, I must assume from what you said that even though all were aware of this service-to-others necessity they were unable to achieve it. What was the configuration of mind of the mind/body/spirit complexes at that time? Were they aware of the necessity for the polarization or unaware of it? And if so, why did they have such a difficult time serving others to the extent necessary for graduation since this was the only polarity possible?
Ra: I am Ra. Consider, if you will, the tendency of those who are divinely happy, as you call this distortion, to have little urge to alter or better their condition. Such is the result of the mind/body/spirit which is not complex. There is the possibility of love of other-selves and service to other-selves, but there is the overwhelming awareness of the Creator in the self. The connection with the Creator is that of the umbilical cord. The security is total. Therefore, no love is terribly important; no pain terribly frightening; no effort, therefore, is made to serve for love or to benefit from fear.
67.11 Questioner: Then how could we solve this paradox?
Ra: I am Ra. Consider, if you will, that you have no ability not to serve the Creator since all is the Creator. In your individual growth patterns appear the basic third-density choice. Further, there are overlaid memories of the positive polarizations of your home density. Thus your particular orientation is strongly polarized towards service to others and has attained wisdom as well as compassion.
You do not have merely two opposite requests for service. You will find an infinite array of contradictory requests for information or lack of information from this source if you listen carefully to those whose voices you may hear. This is all one voice to which you resonate upon a certain frequency. This frequency determines your choice of service to the One Creator. As it happens this group’s vibratory patterns and those of Ra are compatible and enable us to speak through this instrument with your support. This is a function of free will.
A portion, seemingly, of the Creator rejoices at your choice to question us regarding the evolution of spirit. A seemingly separate portion would wish for multitudinous answers to a great range of queries of a specific nature. Another seemingly separate group of your peoples would wish this correspondence through this instrument to cease, feeling it to be of a negative nature. Upon the many other planes of existence there are those whose every fiber rejoices at your service and those such as the entity of whom you have been speaking which wish only to terminate the life upon the third-density plane of this instrument. All are the Creator. There is one vast panoply of biases and distortions, colors and hues, in an unending pattern. In the case of those with whom you, as entities and as a group, are not in resonance, you wish them love, light, peace, joy, and bid them well. No more than this can you do for your portion of the Creator is as it is and your experience and offering of experience, to be valuable, needs be more and more a perfect representation of who you truly are. Could you, then, serve a negative entity by offering the instrument’s life? It is unlikely that you would find this a true service. Thus you may see in many cases the loving balance being achieved, the love being offered, light being sent, and the service of the service-to-self oriented entity gratefully acknowledged while being rejected as not being useful in your journey at this time. Thus you serve One Creator without paradox.
78.19 Questioner: So the original, the first evolution then was planned by the Logos but the first distortion was not extended to the product. At some point this first distortion was extended and the first service-to-self polarity emerged. Is this correct and if so, could you tell me the history of this process and emergence?
Ra: I am Ra. As proem let me state that the Logoi always conceived of themselves as offering free will to the sub-Logoi in their care. The sub-Logoi had freedom to experience and experiment with consciousness, the experiences of the body, and the illumination of the spirit. That having been said, we shall speak to the point of your query.
The first Logos to instill what you now see as free will, in the full sense, in its sub-Logoi came to this creation due to contemplation in depth of the concepts or possibilities of conceptualizations of what we have called the significators. The Logos posited the possibility of the mind, the body, and the spirit as being complex. In order for the significator to be what it is not, it then must be granted the free will of the Creator. This set in motion a quite lengthy, in your terms, series of Logoi improving or distilling this seed thought. The key was the significator becoming a complex.
79.20 Questioner: I would like to try and understand the archetypes of the mind of this Logos prior to the extension of the first distortion. In order to better understand that which we experience now I believe that this is a logical approach.
We have, as you have stated, the matrix, potentiator, and the significator. I understand the matrix as being that which is the conscious, what we call the conscious mind, but since it is also that from which the mind is made, I am at a loss to fully understand these three terms, especially with respect to the time before there was a division between conscious and unconscious. I think it is important to get a good understanding of these three things. Could you expand even more upon the Matrix of the Mind, the Potentiator, and the Significator, how they differ, and what their relationships are, please?
Ra: I am Ra. The Matrix of Mind is that from which all comes. It is unmoving yet is the activator in potentiation of all mind activity. The Potentiator of the Mind is that great resource which may be seen as the sea into which the consciousness dips ever deeper and more thoroughly in order to create, ideate, and become more self-conscious.
The Significator of each mind, body, and spirit may be seen as a simple and unified concept.
The Matrix of the Body may be seen to be a reflection in opposites of the mind; that is, unrestricted motion. The Potentiator of the Body then is that which, being informed, regulates activity.
The Matrix of the Spirit is difficult to characterize since the nature of spirit is less motile. The energies and movements of the spirit are, by far, the most profound, yet, having more close association with time/space, do not have the characteristics of dynamic motion. Thusly one may see the Matrix as the deepest darkness and the Potentiator of Spirit as the most sudden awakening, illuminating, and generative influence.
This is the description of Archetypes One through Nine before the onset of influence of the co-Creator or sub-Logos realization of free will.
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Snow leopards for Rs 35 crore, gharials for Rs 80 crore, whale sharks for Rs 10 crore and black-necked cranes for Rs 5 crore — these are among 14 endangered species put up for corporate sponsorship by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Between great Indian bustards going for Rs 104.5 crore and Olive Ridley turtles for a meager Rs 4.60 crore, the total conservation cost of these species over the next five years is pegged at Rs 400 crore. Under the scheme — Developing partnerships and funding conservation initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility — piloted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), supporting “highly endangered wildlife species and their habitats will not only help corporate groups compensate for their ecological footprints but would also provide them reputational benefits”.
WII director Dr V B Mathur says Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has already shown interest in adopting the snow leopard, while both Power Grid Corporation of India and Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation are eyeing the most expensive buy, the bustard. In sync with its attachment to rivers, the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation is considering the prospect of investing in the Gangetic dolphin. The move preceded this year’s cut in budgetary allocation for the ministry’s Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat (IDWH) scheme under which the country’s 600-odd national parks and sanctuaries — all except tiger reserves — and 16 endangered species are looked after. As the ministry’s budget was slashed by 25 per cent to Rs 1,681 crore, the already meager allocation for IDWH dipped to just Rs 61.5 crore. Earlier, Rs 800 crore was earmarked for IDWH under the 11th Plan, but less than half the amount was released during the Plan period. The ministry demanded a four-fold hike under the 12th Plan but was turned down.
“With operating budgets… always being limited”, the ministry and the WII sensed an opportunity when the government notified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines in April 2014, identifying “environmental sustainability” as one of the activities to be covered under it. Eleven PSUs were approached last August, and in February, MoEF secretary Ashok Lavasa wrote to 19 member companies — including Tata, ITC, Rio Tinto, Sesa Sterlite and Wipro — of the India Business & Biodiversity Initiative (IBBI), launched by the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development. The response, however, has been lukewarm. Since last August, only four PSUs have shown some initiative. When contacted, officials at ONGC, the PSU apparently keen to adopt the snow leopard, refused to go on record as “nothing has been finalised yet”. “We have sent the proposal for snow leopard to ONGC only last week.
It is not easy to convince companies to look beyond the traditional CSR fundings in health and education sectors. These are very small amounts as the total CSR budget runs into thousands of crores in India,” said Dr Mathur, one of the brains behind the scheme. It was Lavasa, claim sources, who expanded the reach of the scheme from PSUs to private companies. “The ministry decides on clearances and the WII is often involved in the evaluation process. So approaching the private sector for funds could be construed as a conflict of interest. We decided to go through IBBI, a platform we created with the CII,” explained a senior MoEF official who did not wish to be named. Besides species conservation, the scheme also seeks Rs 40 crore for an advanced forensic lab and Rs 15 crore to strengthen India’s research capacity in Antarctica. Already, there are proposals to add more species — such as the Indian saras and the wild buffalo — to the scheme. “We can always expand the list depending on the response. This initiative is not about covering any specific shortfall. Though the central allocation has come down this year, one expects the states to put in an equal amount. Conservation needs all the support it can get,” said Dr S K Khanduri, IGF-wildlife.
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One of my favorite things to do is style one item several different ways. I shared six ways to style a cake stand within your decor a few months back. And, do you remember the post on several different ways to use a pedestal tray in your kitchen? We were at the rental and I had to be creative there in my decor. Most recently, I share four different ways to use a book stand so check that out if you missed it, too. Today, I wanted to share three different ways to use a wooden tray within your decor.
The wooden tray that I am using happens to be part of the Mother’s Day Box from Antique Farmhouse. They put together a curated give box specifically so you didn’t have to think too hard about a Mother’s Day gift. The box includes the tray, a gold metal container with a bird handle, a neutral colored vase, and two black taper candle holders. All of these items could be used together as a complete look, or individually elsewhere in your home, too.
One of the easiest ways to style a tray is using it down the middle of your dining room table. I always start with some type of greenery or flowers. I used this adorable boxwood topiary which is so versatile. It comes in the most perfect white container as well. I then added my dessert plates and gold spoons. And then, of course, the two black iron candlesticks from the Mother’s Day Box complete the look. I typically add candlesticks into most of my decor because of the twinkle lights. These battery operated taper candles are my absolute favorites.
Add things within your decor that you will use regularly, such as the little dessert plates and gold spoons. They are beautiful pieces and you get double duty from them. And, trust me, you will use them a lot more than if they were in a drawer or a cabinet.
I don’t know about you, but I love adding a tray to our coffee tables. It makes everything look a lot more organized. This long wooden box works great to hold a stack of magazines or books for browsing. Of course, you have the remotes for the television and this is where I keep my taper candles remotes, as well. And, like I said above… every grouping starts with a plant or flowers. These artificial hydrangeas look SO REAL that I almost can’t believe it. I have two bunches of them in an old vase I have had for years. And I like to layer other things inside the big tray… like this larger metal tray and the little antique looking trinket tray.
This tray sets perfectly on our ottoman on the front porch and this is most likely where mine will stay. If you don’t have an ottoman, you could use it on another piece of furniture. I love trays like this for not only holding snacks and drinks while we relax in our outdoor spaces. But, it is PERFECT for transporting said drinks and snacks to the porch. This one is the perfect size, too.
I hope this post not only helped you with a few different ways to use a wooden tray in your decor, but also with a Mother’s Day Gift idea.

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The LOOMs x Fashion Makerspace Co-Workshops
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Work on textile design with Nasyitah from The LOOMs Workshops before sewing up your creations with Fashion Makerspace! Choose from a Laptop sleeve (13’’ or 15’’), Roll-up Brush/Tool Holder or 16” square throw cushion cover to exhibit your customised artwork!
Part 1: Textile Design with The LOOMs
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Have loads of fun playing with shapes to create a surface design uniquely yours. Learn how to transfer the design on fabric using textile paints.
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“An Apple a day keeps the Doctor away”, we have all been hearing this since our childhood.
‘A’ for Apple is the first word that every child starts their education with.
It won’t be an exaggeration if I say that the humble Apple becomes a part of our life from our very first breath!!
The cause behind the gravitational theory by Newton was an Apple.
And not to forget that ONE BIG APPLE for which the whole world is Crazy ;)
As one of the most cultivated and consumed fruits in the world, Apples are continuously being praised as a "miracle food" and very rightly fall under the category of top healthy foods. Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavonoids, and dietary fiber. The phytonutrients and antioxidants in apples may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes and heart diseases.
Apple is one fruit which is commonly available throughout the World.
This share of mine, “Apple Salad”, is going to my Bloghop foodies group Healthy Wellthy Cuisines
, where we blogger friends share theme based recipes fortnightly. This theme "Apple" was suggested by Sasmita @First Timer Cook
. She is an extremely talented home chef, Food blogger and food photographer. You will be amazed to see some beautiful regional recipes shared by her which have been forgotten in today’s fast life. Her beautiful food styling and brilliant clicks make every dish look delicious!!
Do check these awesome shares by my fellow blogger friends-
This deliciously fresh apple salad is very healthy and very sumptuous. It’s very easy and quick to make.
The addition of tart cranberries goes so well with crunchy walnuts. It can be made in just 10-15 minutes.
I have used red and green both apples, you can use according to the availability.
I have used mix salad leaves, you can use whatever you like.
I have used a very easy and simple dressing of lemon juice mixed with some basic spices. You can experiment with the dressing of your choice.
Let’s make this nutritious salad.
Red Apple- 1
Green Apple- 1
Salad leaves- a handful
Mint leaves- 10-12
Dried Cranberries or Cherries- 1/2 cup
Lemon juice-1 tablespoon
Chaat masala- 1/2 teaspoon
Salt- according to your taste
Black pepper powder- 1/4th teaspoon
Wash and cut apples into cubes.
Wash and pat dry salad leaves and mint leaves.
Mix together lemon juice, salt, chaat masala and black pepper powder.
In a big bowl add salad and mint leaves.
Add in cubed apples along with cranberries.
Add the prepared lemon dressing.
Toss the salad gently.
Just before serving add walnuts.

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Trialling of a new Digital Heritage Trail.
The Inverness Townscape Heritage (TH) Project has been working in partnership with High Life Highland to create a digital heritage trail to preserve the history of work, shopping and leisure on Academy Street.
The digital heritage trail is a key outcome for the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project and has been delivered in partnership with High Life Highland and AOC Archaeology Ltd. Over the last two and half years, 30 heritage engagement events have been held and members of the community were invited to share their stories. Over 600 people came forward from groups such as A. I. Welders Social Group, the Second Inverness Girls Brigade and the congregation and community of the East Church. Their generous input has brought to light a wealth of high quality content for the website, as well as opening up the rich variety of materials available in the city’s museum, library and archive collections.
The new digital heritage trail was tested by stakeholders at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery today (Tuesday 25 September) and their feedback will help the developers (AOC Archaeology Ltd) refine and shape the website before it is launched on 9 October. The website has been designed to continually evolve as more content is generated.
A range of the results from the public engagement are currently on display at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (IMAG), including stunning detailed line drawings of Academy Street in 1920 by Gordon Lynn.
Chairman of the Townscape Heritage Partnership, Councillor Richard Laird said: “I am delighted to try out the website today and to see how it showcases the rich variety of material that members of the public have so generously brought forward to save for generations of residents and visitors to our city.”
Ian Murray, Chief Executive of High Life Highland added “It has been fascinating to hear the stories of Academy Street as told by over 600 individuals who have generously contributed to the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project.
“I am delighted that High Life Highland has been able to capture these stories though engagement with members of the community and it is a pleasure to see them shared on the website today for the Stakeholder Group’s feedback prior to the launch of the site."
A Townscape Heritage project is a grant-giving scheme that helps communities to regenerate Conservation Areas displaying particular social or economic need.
Focusing on Academy Street, the Townscape Heritage project is a collaborating of funding partners including The National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Inverness City Heritage Trust (ICHT, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and is co-ordinated and led by The Highland Council, contributing to a project fund, from which grants are given to local property owners, businesses and organisations to allow them to carry out high-quality repairs and historic reinstatement to properties and spaces within the defined TH area.
The aim of the Inverness TH project is to improve the quality of life for those who live, work or visit Academy Street by:
- Preserving and enhancing the character and appearance of the street
- Repairing and restoring authentic details and materials
- Bringing historic buildings back into appropriate, sustainable and economic use
- Improving public realm to make Academy Street a welcoming and attractive environment
- Increasing training opportunities in heritage skills and wider community engagement.
Full details of the project can be viewed via www.academystreet.org

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Our friends at On the Road, a yearlong series of LA-centric architecture, art, and design programs taking place throughout the city, are at it again. Last weekend they took their talents to the residential realm, encouraging a series of designers to respond to eight single-family houses on the city’s west side through postcards placed inside the homes’ mailboxes.
Architecture/muses included Frank Gehry’s Norton House, Rudolph Schindler’s Kings Road House, and Lorcan O’Herlihy’s Vertical House. Highly varied postcards, pointed out OTR co-organizer Jonathan Louie, Assistant Professor of Architecture at Syracuse, directed their attention on homes’ insides, outsides, and contexts. Among other things, they displayed abstracted and inverted plans, historical and typological studies, and even (sort of) private self-addressed letters. Some, like those by Clark Thenhaus and Jessica Colangelo, even framed views of the homes themselves. See more intriguing results of architecture inspiring art below, and for a glipmse at the event in progress visit #otr on Twitter.


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Two-room apartment for 2-5 people in brand new: the interiors are comfortable, modern and functional, finished even in details (curtains, paintings, bedspreads). Air conditioning / heating in the bedroom. Kitchen equipped with everything you need. Veranda, bordered by trees and planters, semi-covered by a wooden pergola, shaded by an awning, and equipped with table and chairs in resin where to dine and a small lounge summer to relax.
A washing machine and a barbecue are available for outdoor barbecues. Even the outdoor courtyard was made taking care of every detail: Sicilian terracotta floors, walls covered with ancient shards and stone features jars and terracotta pots with succulents always-green typical of our land ... and in the background the old 'putteddu', guard a Sicilian cart.

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Ashley Cole is giving marriage a second chance by tying the knot with Italian model Sharon Canu after his first marriage to Cheryl Tweedy didn’t quite work out as planned.
The former Chelsea defender got married to Cheryl in 2006 but had a failed marriage and decided to split.
Sharon and Ashley have known each other for almost ten years and are both getting married.
According to sources, they will get married in Rome at the end of the month, exactly 16 months after he proposed.
Ashley Cole set for second marriage
A source said as reported by the Sun, “Ashley and Sharon are madly in love and have spent months planning their special day.
“They met in 2014 when he joined AS Roma and now they are returning to the city for their nuptials.
“As a couple, they have been very private so they don’t feel the need for a flashy, public wedding.”
Their son, born in 2016, and daughter, born in 2018, will be present during the wedding to celebrate with their parents


As quick questions go, this is a tough one Josh. Over the years, I have installed two temp indicators. I have the Vapor oil sensor installed in the drain plug and also have an oven thermometer placed into the bottom gap on the back rear of the cylinder head. In both instances what I was looking for was a 'day to day reference' my expectation was to pretty much see the same numbers. Anything out of the ordinary ment conditions had to be out of the ordinary, or something was wrong.
One the lower backside of the cylinder the number that I generally see in the Summer is ( I believe) 300 degrees. Now with the oil temp, since I have a cooler, it generally reads 248. If it seems inclined to get hotter (Summer day and long climb) I will turn on the fan. With the increased air flow on the cylinder my max oil temp seems to be 260. Without the cooler and fan, on a long climb during the Summer, it would seem likely to me, that oil temps would creep up around 300. Hope this helps. Gerry


The Samsung Galaxy S21 from Samsung was launched on January 14, 2021. This mobile comes at a price of Rs. 69999. It is powered by Samsung 2100 processor and it has 8 GB RAM with 128 GB Internal Memory. This mobile comes with 4G & 3G connectivity. This model runs on Android 10. This phone has 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera with LED flash along with 10 MP Front Camera without flash.
✓ The highlights of this model are 7.9 mm Thickness and 169 g Weight which are great in this price range. You can buy this product at Samsung for Rs. 69999. You can also get this mobile in 8GB+256GB variant.
|Internal Memory||128 GB|
|Camera||64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple|
The Samsung Galaxy S21 from Samsung was launched on January 14, 2021. This mobile is currently available in stores like Samsung to purchase, with best price being Rs.69999. You can checkout the product at any of the stores below.
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It has Android 10. This phone comes with 4000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery. This phone has Dual Sim (Nano+Nano SIM). This Phone weighs 169 g and measures 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm (height x width x thickness).
This model comes with display resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The phone has a screen size of 6.2 in with capacitive touch screen. It has display density of ~ 421 PPI (Pixels per inch). This Samsung phone also has Always-on Display, HDR10+.
There is 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in Samsung Galaxy S21 with LED Flash. There is 10 MP Front Camera but without Flash. The camera also supports Auto-HDR, Panorama.
There is 2.9 GHz Octa Core Samsung 2100 processor running in Samsung Galaxy S21. If you want to play high-end games or run heavy applications, this phone will be suitable as it has 8 GB RAM. The phone comes with 128 GB Internal Memory which should be enough to store your long playlists or large collection of games.
The phone has 3G , 4G and Volte connectivity. Among other things it has Bluetooth , WiFi & Hotspot. GPS (Global Positioning System) is also available along with NFC (Near-field communication).
Q. What is screen to body ratio of this mobile?
A. Samsung Galaxy S21 comes with screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2%.
Q. What is price of this model?
A. Currently, This mobile has best price of Rs.69999.
Q. Does Samsung Galaxy S21 has 3.5 mm audio jack?
A. No, This mobile doesn't have 3.5 mm audio jack.
Q. What are dimensions of this mobile?
A. The dimensions of this model are 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm.
Q. What is the battery size of this model?
A. This phone has 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery.
Q. Does Samsung Galaxy S21 has fingerprint sensor?
A. Yes, This model has In Display fingerprint sensor.
Q. What is the weight of this mobile?
A. This model weighs 169 g.
Q. Which operating system this phone comes with?
A. This model comes with Android 10.
Q. What is display resolution of this mobile?
A. It comes with display resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
Q. What is usb type of this model?
A. This phone has USB-C.
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|General||Dual Sim,Voice Call,Android v10,Ultra Slim,Fast Charging,4000 mAh Non-Rem. Battery|
|Display||Touch,6.2 inches,1080 x 2400 pixels,120 Hz,Corning Gorilla Glass Victus,Punch Hole Display|
|Camera||64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Camera,Flash,8K @ 24 fps UHD, Video Recording,10 MP Front Camera|
|Technical||Exynos 2100 Chipset,2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor,8 GB RAM,128 GB Inbuilt Memory|
|Connectivity||3G,4G,5G,VoLTE,WiFi with hotspot,Bluetooth,GPS,NFC|
|Extra||In Display Fingerprint Sensor,Music Player,Video Player,Water Proof,Dust Resistant|


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Süssbach care centre: a very green welcome.
Glaeser Projekt AG drafted a new concept for the care centre Süssbach in Brugg AG which made use of a spacious waiting area and lots of green. The open spaces are meant to make visitors feel not only welcome, but comfortable as well. We managed to achieve this with a plan which focused on a comfortable atmosphere.
Pflegezentrum Süssbach AG
Drafting of the concept and planning


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Transform Your Life
“Success Through a Positive Attitude with Strong Core Values based on a Firm Foundation”
The most important issue this nation faces today is it is losing its moral compass and close knit family circles. There are many reasons for the current state of our nation. Many people are easily influenced by political agendas/decisions, public events, or peer pressure from both inside and outside the family circles. Today, many people have almost forgotten God and the importance of having a deep relationship with Him as well as developing and maintaining close knit families with strong core values based on God’s word. The importance of Christian based Leadership in the home is being diminished or is frequently nonexistent and is a major contributor to many of the problems and suffering family’s experience. Christian leadership is often frowned upon and is considered out of vogue in today’s society.
In today's world, broken homes are common place. Many people want to develop their own set of core values or behavior standards (rules to live by) that they feel justifies their actions without giving a lot of thought to potential consequences to the choices and decisions they make in life. Unfortunately the consequences of their actions (choices and decisions) can have a devastating impact on themselves, their families, and their communities.
Many people I come in contact who are struggling in life are from broken homes with only one parent or no parents and some don’t know either one. And have never experienced the love and security provided by a family background with strong core values based on a firm foundation. They feel they have no hope, and for many different reasons. Many blame someone else, their parents their friends, or society as a whole. And many feel they are being kept in slavery simply because they are from a particular culture or because they are poor. OR they have been wrongly accused and the judicial system is against them. They feel they have no hope. Why make any effort at all to improve yourself. You’re just going to get knocked back down. Society is against us, so why try.
This attitude (feeling or emotion) is often times used as a crutch to support their current mindset and position in life. Many have simply never been taught the difference between right and wrong. Many have never been introduced to God’s word in a meaningful way. They have little knowledge as to how to conduct themselves, rules to live by. And they have little knowledge as to how to conduct themselves in personal relationships, other than what they have been exposed to through observing their parents, their families and people they have surrounded themselves with.
In summary, it comes down to weak or nonexistence of Strong Core values, no Firm Foundation built on the inerrant Word of God, no understanding of proper boundaries or how to establish and manage them, and little understanding regarding their position as leaders and/or role models in families.
Choices and decisions are made on what they perceive as gain without thinking about the potential consequences, be it short or long term. Unfortunately, their behavior and belief systems, their core values, are observed by children and others who look up to them as role models and people of authority. Those same behavioral patterns become generational as they are passed from one generation to another, placing an ever increasing burden on society to pick up the bill. Thus nothing has changed and history continues to repeat itself.
What it’s about:
The Life Skills Ministry program focuses on providing people who are struggling with wrongful behavior, tools to assist them in making substantive changes in their approach to life. It is a program that focuses on identifying problems and their root cause, how to make significant changes in their behavior/life style, understand the effort required to change, and understand the benefits or cost of making changes and the consequences of not making changes. It emphasizes the importance of developing and maintaining personal relationships through a strong self-image, positive attitudes, strengthening personal communications and motivation, understanding how to manage conflict in their personal lives, and to develop and strengthen a personal relationship with God.
A call to action:
I strongly urge all who hear this message to take stock of your lives. Examine your attitudes. What and who motivates or inspires you? Examine what areas of your life change needs to occur and have the faith strength, and courage to make them.
Joshua 1: 9
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”


Monica Lewinsky inspires our Top 10 list of tell-all books
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2014 – Seems like no matter what you do, those tawdry and tacky tell-all books and stories just keep on coming. Latest case in point: Monica Lewinsky has recently broken a ten-year silence over her affair with President Bill Clinton in an article recently appearing in the aptly named “Vanity Fair.”
Ms. Lewinsky already told her story about her relationship with Mr. Clinton in “Monica’s Story” (1999), written by Andrew Morton. Yet there were news reports last year that Ms. Lewinsky was being offered $10 million to write a new book that would offer even more salacious details, including complaints by Mr. Clinton about his wife, and Lewinsky’s previously unpublished love letters to Mr. Clinton.
That magnum opus seems to be on hold for the moment, however, perhaps due to the gentle art of persuasion as practiced by the “Hilary 2016” cadre. But don’t hold your breath.
Meanwhile, Ms. Lewinsky and her telltale blue dress aren’t the only juicy scandals to end up as would-be literary masterpieces. The List of Ten looks at some other notable tell-all books, all of which are eminently worthy to compete with Andrew Morton’s magnum opus.
10. Rielle Hunter – Ms. Hunter released her memoir “What Really Happened: John Edwards, Our Daughter, and Me” in June 2012. The memoir revealed details of Hunter’s affair with the Sen., John Edwards the former presidential candidate during the 2008 contest, a relationship that led to an out-of-wedlock birth, campaign finance fraud charges and a high-profile trial. In October 2013, Ms. Hunter released “In Hindsight, What Really Happened: The Revised Edition: John Edwards, Our Daughter and Me,” in which she apologized for things that appeared in the earlier book.
9. Mia Farrow – In her memoir “What Falls Away,” Mia Farrow dished the dirt on her life with film actor and director Woody Allen. Ms. Farrow, who starred in many of Mr. Allen’s movies, detailed the Hollywood couple’s tumultuous breakup and Mr. Allen’s romance with and subsequent marriage to Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn. She accused her former partner of child molestation. Mr. Allen has adamantly denied the charges but is still dogged by the accusations.
8. Julia Phillips – The co-producer of “The Sting,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” vented rage on Hollywood in her book “You’ll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again.” The best-selling autobiographical tirade chronicled her $40,000-a -month cocaine habit and other nasty Tinseltown tidbits. Among other things, she labeled David Geffen a money-obsessed egomaniac and tore into Goldie Hawn.
7. Monica Lewinsky – Ms. Lewinsky took a vitriolic punch at independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr in “Monica’s Story,” written by Andrew Morton, calling Mr. Starr a “right-wing Southern Baptist,” in league with lawyers for Paula Jones and poised to entrap President Clinton. She asserted that she lived in constant fear and considered suicide. As for Mr. Clinton: “Now I see him as a selfish man who lies all the time. That makes me very angry and resentful.”
6. Jose Canseco – The Oakland Athletics outfielder was the first to uncover the dirt in baseball and turn on his fellow players in his book “Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant ‘Roids, Smash Hits and How Baseball Got Big.” The book set off a firestorm that still rages in baseball today. Mr. Canseco admitted to using steroids and accused other key sluggers like Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro of doing the same.
5. Shelly Winters – When Shelly Winters presented the first part of her autobiography in 1980 titled “Winters Shelley – Also Known as Shirley” to publishers, lawyers had to cut chunks out the book due to its considerable amount of potentially libelous material. The candid confessions of Hollywood’s “bad girl” went on to sell over two million copies. “Shelley II: The Middle Of My Century,” published in 1989 detailed more of her passionate affairs with a long list of Hollywood’s leading men and discussed the time when she thought she had murdered her husband.
4. Sondra Locke – No longer Clint Eastwood’s main squeeze after a 14-year relationship, Ms. Locke took revenge in a poison-pen portrait of her former lover in her book “The Good, the Bad, and the Very Ugly.” What stung her most about the split was when Mr. Eastwood’s lawyers ordering her to vacate the couple’s rambling Bel Air, California home. The details in her book, like the two abortions she had, support her contention that Mr. Eastwood is imperfect.
3. Sonny Bono – Before launching his U.S. Senate bid, Sonny Bono penned “And the Beat Goes On,” a tell-all autobiography chock full of his misadventures with sex, booze, rock ‘n’ roll and ex-wife Cher. Bono revealed all the family’s dirty linen. He and Cher performed their own marriage ceremony in the bathroom, but didn’t legally marry until daughter Chastity was a toddler. Cher once caught Sonny having sex with his secretary. Later, Cher dumped him by kicking him out of their Las Vegas hotel room so she could sleep with their band’s guitarist. The lurid details were endless in this book, but he was still elected.
2. Christina Crawford – The adopted daughter of screen legend Joan Crawford penned the devastatingly brutal book “Mommie Dearest,” which chronicled her life as the allegedly abused trophy child of an arrogant, fame-obsessed mother. Crawford’s hatchet job on her mother was turned into a major 1981 movie, with Faye Dunaway starring in the title role of this screen goddess in a legendarily over-the-top performance. We’ll never use wire hangers again. Ever.
1. Paul Burrell – It appears, the butler saw it all. Mr. Burrell, the footman for Queen Elizabeth II and later the butler and decade-long confidante to Princess Diana penned “A Royal Duty” in 2003. The book became a huge international bestseller prompting a furious backlash from Princes William and Harry, who pleaded with him “to bring these revelations to an end.” And indeed, this book was packed with royal revelations, notably a sexual assault on a Palace staffer by a senior member of the royal family.
P.S. And let’s not forget….Christopher Ciccone – Talk about brotherly love. Madonna’s younger brother turned the guns on the pop idol in his 2008 book “Life With My Sister Madonna.” Mr. Ciccone spilled the beans, dishing extensively on his sister’s rocky marriage to actor Sean Penn, her rows with film-director and former hubby Guy Ritchie, her drug taking and her alleged lesbian affairs.
Compiled by John Haydon
Sources: The Washington Times, Wikipedia, Associated Press, The Daily Telegraph and Tribune Newspapers.


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Whether a movie is a rotten tomato or a brilliant work of art, if people are watching it, it's worth critiquing. A good movie review should entertain, persuade and inform, providing an original opinion without giving away too much of the plot. A great movie review can be a work of art in its own right. Read on to learn how to analyze a movie, come up with an interesting thesis and write a review as entertaining as your source material.
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9. You should try to find much more material than you need, since not all of it will be useful. First, you must separate the reliable sources from the unreliable, and the ones you have access to from the ones you will not be able to see or, in the case of foreign languages, understand. That still may leave many sources, and you will have to decide where to start. A recent general introduction to the topic or perhaps the textbook for your course might allow you to figure out what you need next. Sometimes a book review is helpful. A review in the periodical Art Bulletin , for example, usually surveys all of the relevant scholarly literature on the subject before getting to the book being reviewed. This type of review offers a quick way to get at least one scholar’s opinion of what is useful and what isn’t.

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They led to over 75,000 more overcrowded households during the pandemic.
In my new research published in the International Journal of Housing Policy, I found that reductions to housing benefits led to a significant increase in overcrowding among private renters in England in the years leading up to the pandemic. My analysis shows that more than 75,000 additional households were overcrowded during the pandemic because of these policies.
Changes to housing benefit
The local housing allowance (LHA) approach to calculating housing benefit for private renters was introduced by the Labour government in 2008. Previously, housing benefit was based on the actual rent paid by individual recipients. Arguing that this was undermining work incentives, the LHA approach instead meant recipient households could receive support up to the median rental prices for the relevant property size in their area. The median, or 50th percentile, represents the ‘middle’ value between the lowest and highest values – in this case, the lowest and highest rents, therefore making the cheapest half of housing in an area affordable to recipients.
After the 2010 election, the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government made further changes, with the aim of reducing spending. From April 2011, LHA rates were reduced from the 50th to the 30th percentile, meaning that housing benefit would now only cover rents for the cheapest three out of 10 homes in an area. This resulted in an average loss of £1,220 per household per year. Caps depending on property size were also introduced.


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IKEA mobile campaigns average 5-10 percent response rates
When IKEA Seattle launched a mobile loyalty program in June to build a database of people interested in receiving discounts, the home furnishing retailer never even imagined that 23,000 consumers would sign-up.
The text-to-enter loyalty program is a means for IKEA to start a dialogue with interested consumers. BCode is powering the texted discounts and has found that there have been more than 15,000 offer redemptions to date.
"The greatest thing about mobile and retail is the fact that consumers cannot bring their PCs with them everywhere, but they do bring their mobile phones everywhere," said Michael Mak, CEO/founder of BCode, San Francisco.
IKEA is one of the largest home furnishings retailers worldwide, with more than 275 stores in 36 countries, including 35 in the United States.
The key demographic of users is female ages 18-49, with a secondary demographic of families.
Consumers love the BCode "iPhone-like" user experience and BCode claims that usability and user experience is key to consumer adoption and response rates.
Mr. Mak claims that IKEA campaigns average 5-10 percent response rates.
Specifically, the campaigns are sent out at times where the recipients are not in the store. This percentage shows the percentage of consumers that have been driven to visit the store as a result of the attractive mobile coupon offers.
The calls to action for the mobile loyalty program are posted online and promoted via email campaigns.
In-store signage asks consumers to text IKEA1 to short code 30364.
Texters get a message back letting them know that they will be receiving at least one IKEA message per week with deals, games and alerts.
Examples include 20 percent off special products, or class of products, restaurant food offers or dollars off certain purchase size.
During Q4 2008, the BCode mobile coupon platform generated six figures in sales that were directly tied to IKEA Mobile member shopping in the Seattle store.
This figure is growing on an average of 10 percent every month. The "Closed-Loop" nature of BCode's scanning service allows this type of sales statistics to be tracked down to per-customer and per-offer level.
IKEA traditionally sends out catalogs with special promotions and discounts.
The Swedish-owned company first began using mobile eight months ago, asking consumers to text-to-play on IKEA trivia. All the answers could be found in the catalog.
Valassis aided in the development of the text-to-play. This was a push for the IKEA catalog, with players having to look though, interact with and involve themselves with the catalog.
Sending potential customers coupons via their mobile phone as opposed to printed coupons is eco-friendly because the consumer only prints the coupon if he or she is interested in the offer.
"BCode can track offers down to the actual transaction," Mr. Mak said. "Consumers really love it as the results show. We have aided IKEA in increasing its revenue and have been helping drive people in-store."


High streets are on the move again and Udenson Caldbeck Associates (UCA) is glad to be working with the Wealdstone Traders Association to hold a series of discussions that will help to shape the area’s plans for improvement.
The Wealdstone Conversations project is currently engaging the views and opinions of Wealdstone’s diverse communities about both opportunities and issues of concern in the town and its public spaces. These discussions will help to shape improvements in Wealdstone by working towards a cohesive vision, including a funding application to the Greater London Authority to develop a spatial strategy for the area and to assist in animating and activating underutilised buildings and public spaces in Wealdstone.
As part of the project, Wealdstone Traders Association will be hosting a Cultural Music Day on Saturday 2 October, which is being curated by UCA. This vibrant community event will take place from 12pm-4pm in Wealdstone Square. With a mix of both local and professional performers and a range of exciting activities, the event aims to both provide a fun day for all and an opportunity for community dialogue as part of the Wealdstone Conversations project.The Wealdstone Conversations Cultural Music Day will bring Wealdstone Square to life, showing the potential for future community events and activities.
The event’s on-stage programme will include music from Afro-funk and Highlife band Odinani, vintage sounds of the 1940s from the London Belles and songstress Pandora’s Diary, as well as a variety of performances showcasing the talent present among Wealdstone’s local groups. You won’t want to miss the staff of businesses in the high street who will be showing off their cultural dance moves. The event is free and open to all.
Unhar Gupta, Chair of Wealdstone Traders Association, said: “The Wealdstone Conversations Cultural Music Day is a great opportunity to come out and enjoy the Square with a day of music and entertainment. We are looking forward to speaking with local people and bringing the community together at this fantastic event.”
For more information please contact Osita Udenson on 07875 588 107 or email@example.com.