The telecommunications landscape is buzzing with anticipation for transformative trends and groundbreaking developments. This industry is witnessing the emergence of exciting technologies and the intriguing interplay between humanity and machines. As we delve into the year, it becomes evident that the telecommunications sector is on the brink of a paradigm shift, to reshape how we connect, communicate, and collaborate. We must know telecom revolution 2024 that will dominate the upcoming year.
From the integration of cutting-edge technologies to the evolution of work methods and the intricate balance between man and machine, these trends are not merely superficial shifts but fundamental changes that demand the attention of Communication Service Providers (CSPs). Adapting to the prevailing trends has become imperative for telcos to not only survive but thrive in the competitive landscape.
The telcos that can swiftly navigate the currents of change, embracing emerging technologies and novel work paradigms, will undoubtedly position themselves as industry leaders. To stay ahead of the curve, CSPs must be agile, innovative, and forward-thinking, ensuring that their strategies align seamlessly with the evolving needs and expectations of the digital age.
Unveiling the Trends Which Will Redefine CSPs in 2024
1. Technology-driven Digital Transformations:
AI and Automation:
Artificial intelligence is set to emerge as a cornerstone, seamlessly integrating into core operations to elevate network performance, customize customer interactions, and instigate self-healing capabilities within the infrastructure. A shift with chatbots evolving into highly sophisticated entities, network management gaining autonomy, and fraud detection undergoing a revolutionary makeover. Picture a landscape where issues are preemptively identified before they surface, tickets are generated automatically using intricate network and user behavioral data, and customer experience takes center stage in the industry narrative. 2024 promises a telecom revolution with telecom digital transformation, where innovation converges with AI, steering the industry toward unparalleled efficiency and unparalleled customer engagement.
Revolutionizing the operational dynamics of telecommunications companies, agile development platforms equipped with low-code or no-code programming capabilities are poised to redefine efficiency and innovation in the industry. These cutting-edge platforms act as catalysts, streamlining processes and expediting the deployment of novel services and functionalities. In the competitive landscape of dynamic markets, the ability to make real-time adjustments to customer journeys and implement on-demand updates to mobile applications and web portals, all without requiring intricate code changes, stands as pivotal.
2. Evolving the Superior Customer Experience:
The future looks towards the era of “super apps,” where social media, self-care, banking, e-commerce, and messaging seamlessly converge under the auspices of telecommunication providers. A paradigm shift is underway, envisioning telcos transforming into comprehensive Digital Service Providers (DSPs), transcending their traditional role as Communication Service Providers (CSPs). Picture a digital ecosystem where telcos orchestrate an integrated suite of services, offering a one-stop-shop for users’ multifaceted needs. As the lines between telecom and digital services blur, telcos are set to weave Over-The-Top (OTT) giants like Netflix and Amazon into the fabric of their core offerings, enriching the user experience and positioning themselves as the epicenter of the digital lifestyle.
The evolution towards natural language interaction heralds a transformative era, enabling seamless inquiries, effortless bill payments, and even intuitive service upgrades. This paradigm shift not only simplifies customer interactions but also represents a leap towards a more user-centric and accessible telecommunications experience. As voice technology takes the forefront, bridging the gap between users and telecom services, it sets the stage for a future where the very act of engaging with your telco becomes a fluid and conversational experience, making technology truly work for you.
3. 5G Takes the Center Stage:
A surge in widespread adoption is on the horizon, unfurling the gateway for the integration of next-generation applications such as autonomous vehicles, immersive VR/AR experiences, and the realization of smart cities. As the curtain rises on the 5G era, telcos find themselves at the forefront of a transformative wave, necessitating strategic and substantial investments to not only keep pace with the burgeoning demands of next-gen applications but to shape the future trajectory of connectivity itself. The race for a share in the 5G pie is underway, and those who invest wisely in cutting-edge infrastructure stand poised to lead the charge into an era defined by unparalleled speed, connectivity, and the seamless integration of transformative technologies.
This integration of satellite technology with terrestrial networks not only promises to redefine the scope of 5G coverage but also underscores a strategic leap towards a more inclusive and globally interconnected digital landscape. As we look to the skies, the synergy between non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks emerges as a beacon of technological innovation, ensuring that the benefits of 5G extend far beyond the confines of urban centers, ultimately shaping a more accessible and equitable digital future.
4. Cloud Telecom:
5G Core in the Cloud:
Picture a landscape where the deployment of new features or the scaling of bandwidth is achieved in mere minutes, a stark departure from the protracted timelines that were once the norm. This agile approach not only streamlines operational efficiency but also positions cloud-based core networks as the linchpin for ushering in a new era of dynamic and responsive telecommunications infrastructure. As the digital horizon continues to expand, the reliance on cloud-based architectures is becoming not just a preference but a necessity, ensuring that telecommunication providers are equipped to meet the evolving demands of a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Network Function Virtualization (NFV):
This transformative leap not only results in significant cost reductions but also streamlines the complexity of network management, empowering operators with the agility to swiftly reconfigure networks. This monumental transition is not just a technological upgrade; it’s a strategic move towards a more flexible, cost-effective, and scalable networking infrastructure. As the industry embraces this transformative trend, the once-rigid boundaries of networking capabilities are now poised to expand exponentially, setting the stage for a new era where innovation and efficiency coalesce to redefine the very essence of networking infrastructure.
Edge Computing Takes Flight:
As the deluge of data emanating from interconnected devices, commonly known as the Internet of Things (IoT), continues to escalate, the landscape is witnessing a pivotal shift toward edge computing. This orientation of computational capabilities not only optimizes response times but also lays the foundation for a new frontier in technological innovation. As we embrace this era of edge computing, the convergence of immediacy and efficiency becomes a hallmark, where the digital ecosystem evolves dynamically, complementing the ever-growing demands of our interconnected world.
5. Beyond Technology:
Imagine a future where the very fabric of telecommunication operations is interwoven with ecological considerations, ensuring that every aspect of the industry aligns with a sustainable vision. As the industry charts this eco-friendly course, it not only stands as a testament to corporate responsibility but also paves the way for a telecommunications landscape that harmonizes seamlessly with the needs of our planet.
This strategic shift goes beyond the one-size-fits-all approach, delving into the realm of tailored security measures that leverage the prowess of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. These advanced technologies become instrumental in enabling real-time threat detection and prompt mitigation, ushering in a new era where security isn’t just a reactive measure but a dynamic, anticipatory shield. As the industry braces for the challenges posed by ever-evolving threats, the fusion of personalized security and cutting-edge technologies positions telcos at the forefront of cybersecurity.
Embracing the Transformative Winds of the Telecom Revolution in 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of 2024, Communication Service Providers (CSPs) find themselves at the crossroads of unprecedented transformation. The imperative for adaptation to emerging trends lies not only in the survival of the industry but in its ability to thrive amidst dynamic shifts. Staying ahead of the curve in 2024 is not merely a strategic advantage; it is a prerequisite for relevance and competitiveness. As the telecom industry embraces the pivotal trends outlined, from 5G proliferation to green practices and personalized security measures, CSPs are tasked with navigating this revolution to meet the escalating demands of users and the market.
In this pursuit, the integration of 6D technologies emerges as a linchpin for their transformation, offering a comprehensive toolkit that spans dimensions like data, connectivity, and security. For CSPs, the choice to embrace these trends isn’t just about technological evolution; it’s a strategic commitment to shaping a future where connectivity is seamless, innovative, and sustainable – a future where they lead the charge into the next era of telecommunications.
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ST. PETERSBURG – A local man is free on bond after his arrest for reportedly impersonating a police officer in an attempt to get free food at a local McDonald’s restaurant.
Joseph E. Pineda, 33, was booked into the Pinellas County Jail just after 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5. He was charged with falsely personating an officer of the law and improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon. He paid a surety bond of $10,500 to get out of jail just after noon Oct. 7.
The report from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office gives a Pinellas Park address. Pineda’s booking report says he’s from St. Petersburg.
According to the sheriff’s report, the incident occurred at the drive through window of McDonald’s, 5464 66th St. N. in St. Petersburg about 1:43 p.m. Deputies said Pineda placed his order at the speaker. When the employee, Jeremy Schaeffer, 27, told him through the PA how much his order would cost, Pineda said he was a law enforcement officer, did not have his wallet with him and wanted his food free of charge.
When Pineda pulled around to the window, he told the manager, Tyrone Crouse, 41, the same story. Pineda repeated he was a police officer and added he had just come from a sting and did not have his wallet. Pineda then flashed his badge and showed a gun to Crouse.
Employees called 911. Deputies responded to the scene and made contact with Pineda, who was still inside his vehicle and had pulled forward at the drive through lane.
Deputies issued verbal commands for the suspect to show his hands and he did not comply. Deputies then challenged the subject at gunpoint, at which time he put his hands out of the window. Pineda was ordered out of the vehicle and was taken into custody.
Deputies found two badges and the gun, (a 45 caliber) in the center console of the vehicle. Pineda also had a holster on his person.


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"I’m so happy that IPPA has come back to my hometown this year."
Following its inaugural London debut in 2017, the second annual International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) took place on Sunday 09 September 2018 at Indigo, O2.
The awards show celebrated the very best of Pakistan film, television, fashion, music, and the arts.
The event also had a dazzling guest list, featuring people from the entertainment industry and successful expatriates.
Big names in attendance at IPPA 2018 included: Mehwish Hayat, Humayun Saeed, Syra and Shehroz Sabzwari, Yasir Hussain, Ayesha Omer, Ahsan Khan, Bilal Ashraf, Ali Kazmi, Javed Sheikh, Adnan Siddiqui, Sana Fakhar, Shiraz Uppal, Ayesha Sana, Urwa Hocane, Farhan Saeed, Sonya Hussain, Ainy Jaffri and Nadia Khan.
There was more than 1 host on stage. Several people were hosting the different segments of the event.
Sajal Aly known for her performance in Bollywood film Mom (2017) was the big winner, bagging three awards on the night. She won ‘Best Serial Actress (popular), ‘Best Jodi TV Serial’ and ‘IPPA Star of the Year (Female).’
It was also a good night for Sana Fakhar, who won best supporting actress. She also performed on the night.
Her performance was a medley of Noor Jahan classics in a different light, not seen before. Wearing an embellishing emerald ensemble, she looked stunning on the red carpet.
Other performances included: Shiraz Uppal who sang melodious tunes, a fashion show, and a dance performance from Syra and Shehroz.
Ainy Jaffri was looking gorgeous in an embellished full sleeve ensemble with a slicked-back hairstyle.
Ainy, who resides in London, exclusively told DESIblitz:
“I’m so happy that IPPA has come back to my hometown this year. Great to celebrate with my peers and looking forward to the dances and fashion show.”
Ainy is currently shooting a series for HUM TV, which is set to broadcast in September 2018.
Famous actress Urwa Hocane looked radiant and fresh in an elegant white dress. Winner of the ‘Most Stylish TV Presenter,’ Ayesha Omar kept to her title with a lavish dark blue long dress.
On-screen duo Mehwish Hayat and Humayun Saeed complemented each other well. This was quite evident during their short romantic interaction together on stage.
Ahsan Khan and Bilal Ashraf, two of Pakistan’s hottest actors were much sought after by the ladies on the red carpet.
In reference to the IPPA awards being held in London, Bilal Ashraf referred to them as “a great platform for Pakistan. I look forward to more!”
Ashraf has two films in the pipeline, including one with HUM Films.
It was a successful night for Ahsan Khan who took home the ‘star of the year’ award. He also represented Damas jewellery on the catwalk as their showstopper.
IPPA Awards is another marker of how the Pakistani entertainment industry is gaining recognition worldwide: Speaking of this, veteran actor Javed Sheikh said:
“The 2nd IPPA awards is bigger than the previous one. It’s great to see the awards are globally happening now.
“HUM Awards happened in Canada and now both IPPAs have been in London.”
With Pakistani serials and films doing so well in the UK, IPPA is becoming a more appealing event for the British Pakistani audience.
Speaking on the occasion IPPA Founder, Ali Malik said:
“Following the success of IPPA’s inaugural year in 2017, we are delighted to have brought to the UK the second, annual instalment on an even grander scale than our debut year.
“We once again united the most coveted names from Pakistan’s burgeoning arts and entertainment industries on one platform in the UK, allowing fans and audiences to see their favourite icons on stage, while also celebrating the wealth of talent from Pakistan that has garnered fans and followers globally.
We are honoured to have shared this immense pride in Pakistani achievement with audiences and guests on the night.”
Let’s take a look at all the award winners under the 26 different categories:
Best Film 2017
Punjab Nahi Jaungi
Best Actress Film:
Mehwish Hayat (Jury and Viewers’ Choice)
Best Actor Film:
Humayun Saeed (Jury and Viewers’ Choice)
Best Jodi Film:
Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri for Balu Mahi
Best Director Film:
Best Supporting Actor Film:
Best Singer of the Year:
Best TV Serial 2017 (Jury):
Best TV Serial 2017 (Viewers’ Choice):
Yaqeen Ka Safar
Best Actor (Female) TV Serial 2017 (Viewers’ Choice):
Best Actor (Female) TV Serial 2017 (Jury):
Best Actor (Male) TV Serial 2017 (Viewers’ Choice):
Best Actor (Male) TV Serial 2017 (Jury):
Best Supporting Actor TV Serial:
Sana Fakhr and Ali Kazmi
Best Director TV Serial:
Khuda Aur Muhabbat
Best Jodi TV Serial:
Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Ali
IPPA Style Icon of the Year:
Designer of the Year:
IPPA Star of the Year (Female):
IPPA Star of the Year (Male):
Model of the Year:
Best Emerging Talent:
Ahad Raza Mir
Most Stylish TV Presenter (Male):
Most Stylish TV Presenter (Female):
Best British Pakistani in Business:
Mr. Mehboob, Royal Nawab
Best Pakistani International Brand:
In addition, Sultana Siddiqui, President, HUM Network Ltd was honoured with a Special Category Lifetime Achievement Award.
DESIblitz looks forward to what IPPA has in store for 2018. Fans hope to see more stars from the Pakistani entertainment industry glitz and glamour in the UK.

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But now -- Spanish newspaper is reporting a leader is in -- reduced coma and is on life support in Cuba.
Chavez has been battling cancer has not been seen since December 11 that is when he returned to Havana.
For his fourth cancer surgery all of this -- the government of the Western Hemisphere's most oil rich nation in limbo.
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He's due to be sworn in.
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The All Farmers Association of Nigeria has blamed the Federal Government over rising hunger among the people in the country .
The association complained about the negligence of the Federal Government in the upgrade of their production techniques.
The farmers mentioned that some ongoing initiatives such as the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme did not meet the expectation of boosting food production because many loan beneficiaries were not farmers.
The association stated that credit provision, distribution of farm tools, implements and fertiliser had been politicised, saying that, many rural farmers, who constitute the bulk of producers are schemed out of the scheme.
A report in 2019 from World Wealth explained that the hunger and poverty rate in Nigeria keeps increasing due to conflict, climate change and weak economy.
PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the World Economic Forum reported that China has focused on supporting 250 million smallholder farmers that produce 80 percent of the country’s food.
It was mentioned that state governments should be the main drivers of agricultural production and initiatives backed by heavy federal support.
The association further advised the government to address the high cost of feeds in the country.
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In the latest edition of Canadian Megatrends, Statistics Canada reports that the Canadian labour force has changed significantly since the end of the Second World War. Nowhere is this more evident than among the youngest workers, 15- to-24-year-olds.
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Youth unemployment is always higher
Young people are increasingly likely to hold part-time jobs
Wages are decreasing for youth with full-time jobs
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This formation of this storm can be traced back to a tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa on July 22. The wave
was accompanied by a broad area of distrubed weather, but failed to organize itself over the next week as it traversed through
the Eastern Atlantic. On July 27, some deep convection was detected when the storms were located a few hundred miles northeast
of the Leeward Islands. As the system approached the Bahamas, a hurricane hunter flight was dispatched, and they found that
it met requirements to become Tropical Storm Erin, skipping depression status. A low pressure system near Florida was the
main factor in the movement of the storm. Erin originally moved to the WNW and strengthened quickly, reaching hurricane status
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Seether rocked “Lopez Tonight” March 29th, with “Country Song”, their #1 song on itunes. It’s also top 5 on the active rock chart, top 10 on the rock chart and top 15 at alternative rock. Needless to say it’s the hottest rock tune out there right now! Check out the performance below.
Recently Seether guitarist Troy McLawhorn left the band . He says he didn’t want to quit, but he had no choice due to “personal friction” with one of the other members. The band announced McLawhorn’s decision at the beginning of this month but original statements were neutral, simply referring to “other interests.”
On March 8 the band said: “We regret to inform you guys that Troy has decided to leave. We wish him well in whatever he decides to do in the future, and we look forward to seeing all our fans out on the road.” Former Evanescence guitarist McLawhorn himself said: “Thanks for all the support – I really enjoyed playing and creating music with the guys and I wish I didn’t have to leave. It was a hard decision and I wish them the best.” But now he’s has made a more forthcoming statement explaining: “I won’t be at any of the upcoming Seether shows because I have put in my notice that I’m leaving the band.
“I wish I could stay – but because of personal friction with another member I have to leave for my own happiness. I hope everyone understands. “Thanks, and do what makes you happy.”
Seether’s new album “Hold On to Strings Better Left to Fray” is due out in May. The band describe it as “the heaviest thing we’ve ever done” and say they’ve decided to remain a three-piece act for the foreseeable future.
Seether kick off their tour April 1st in Fort Myers, Florida and have dates booked until the end of July.


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Lyon are reported to have told Paris Saint-Germain they want €40m for left-back Ferland Mendy, after the Parisian giants joined Barcelona in the race to secure his signature.
Mendy has enjoyed a fine season for Lyon, starting 21 of their 24 league matches as they sit third in Ligue 1, and is thought to have attracted more than a few flattering glances from top sides across the continent.
He emerged as a potential long-term successor to Jordi Alba at Barcelona on Saturday, with reports claiming that director of football Eric Abidal is keen on the defender, and that the club intend to run the rule over him when Barca meet Lyon in the Champions League last 16 this month.
It seems, though, as they may have to move a bit quicker than that, as French outlet Paris United say (via Mundo Deportivo) that PSG have jumped the queue with regards to the 23-year-old, and have contacted Lyon about a potential summer move.
They are confident that €40m will be enough to pry him away from his current side, who he joined for €5m in 2017, despite Lyon CEO Jean-Michel Aulas not being the biggest fan of the runaway Ligue 1 leaders.
It’s thought that the recent competition between Barcelona and PSG to land Frenkie de Jong from Ajax adds another dimension to PSG’s desire to land the player, with the Parisians not keen to be beaten to another target by their European rivals.
They prepare to face Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League later this month.


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China aims to double the size of its economy and income per capita by 2035 and use its remarkable growth to achieve this. Since 1980, its annual GDP growth has averaged almost 10 per cent a year. It was 8.1 per cent last year.
But this year will its Zero-Covid policy and severe structural problems drive its growth below that of the U.S. for the first time since 1976? The U.S. Conference Board forecasts full-year growth of the U.S. economy at 2.3 percent in 2022 over the year before.
Joerg Wuttke, President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, said that the country's GDP growth this year will be lower than four per cent. "We do not know how low. All signs indicate that politicians do not want to solve the problem, but to limit it. I have to assume that Zero-Covid will result in locking down this city and that city on a monthly basis, at least until the (Communist) Party Congress."
A German business consultant in Hong Kong said he expected GDP growth this year of about two per cent. He blamed the Zero-Covid policy, severe disruptions in the industrial supply chain, weak retail demand, a crackdown on private enterprises and a sharp fall in revenue from land sales for local governments, their most important form of revenue.
Then there is the cost of the Zero-Covid policy itself. Soochow Securities estimates that a year's testing of 505 million residents of China's first and second-tier cities could exceed 1.7 trillion yuan, 1.5 per cent of the country's GDP last year. Add the cost of personnel and you reach nearly two trillion yuan. Who will pay for this – the central or local governments or those being tested?
In the first four months of 2022, retail sales of consumer goods in China fell by 0.2 per cent year-on-year, with a drop of 11.1 per cent in April alone.
The World Bank is more bullish. In a forecast in early June, it said that China's GDP growth this year will reach 4.3 per cent, "below estimates of potential growth, due to the lingering effects on the pandemic and weaker global demand … A prolonged war in Ukraine and intensifying geopolitical uncertainty could lead to a sharper-than-projected slowdown in the export growth of the Asia-Pacific region."
Beijing is more optimistic. In the first quarter of 2022, China's GDP grew by 4.8 per cent year-on-year. At a recent news conference, Fu Linghui, spokesman of the National Bureau of Statistics, said that, although some indicators contracted in April, the impact of COVD-19 would be temporary and the nation's economy was on track to recovery.
On May 31, the State Council announced a package of 33 measures covering fiscal, financial, investment and industrial policies to revive its economy, adding it will inspect how provincial governments implement them.
In 2020, the first year of Covid, China's GDP fell 6.8 per cent in the first quarter but rebounded to achieve the only positive growth of a major economy that year.
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been badly hit by the epidemic. Xu Xiaolan, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology, told a news conference in May that, with complicated dynamics at home and abroad, many SMEs, particularly in the service sector, had experienced notable operational pressures. "Many are having trouble securing orders and worry about rising costs. It has been difficult for them to get financing, which they need because the recent COVID-19 resurgence has hit them hard."
Individual economics and public health specialists have questioned the wisdom of the Zero-Covid policy and the severe toll it is taking on the economy. But, since it is a signature policy of President Xi Jinping, there is no organised public opposition.
Economists said that, before the start of Shanghai's two-month lockdown, officials of the city government strongly argued against the measure. They said that the city was too important to the national economy and should be spared the draconian measures enforced in cities all over China.
But they were over-ruled and the lockdown implemented, at severe economic and personal cost. One city resident described this as "political struggle." The economic argument was not to impose such a wide lockdown, but the political argument over-ruled it.


Baby Camden's second Christmas is just around the corner!
Nick and Vanessa Lachey were seen arriving at LAX airport with their adorable 1-year-old son in tow, where the trio was snapped catching a flight for the holidays.
The 40-year-old Sing-Off host led the way through the terminal, wearing a tan newsboy cap, jeans and a long sleeve shirt, while carrying the couple's luggage like a true gentleman.
His gorgeous wife trailed behind, looking travel chic in a camel-colored winter jacket, black shades and no makeup, while pushing their son, who celebrated his first birthday in September, in a stroller.
Last year, Vanessa took to Twitter to share an adorable photo with her bundle of joy after celebrating Camden's first Christmas.
"Snow storm in Cincinnati with my family... The perfect day!" the 32-year-old mom captioned the blissful pic where she's snuggled up with the couple's newborn baby and family dog.
And she also posted a pic of little Camden in his Christmas onesie attire, writing, "Merry Christmas!!! Here's to Living, Loving & Laughing!... and cute behinds!!!"
Attention, Santa Vanessa. We're wishing for more twitpics this year!


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Skeletons are weak. The armies of darkness made them into something much more suitable.
An (un)holy book written in ink created from a Shard of the Storm.
The mind of a wizard is more open to the more esoteric elements of his surroundings - this is why he is able to perceive the weave of the Great Tapestry that is the multiverse, and pull at the strings. This increased sensitivity can manifest in several ways.
In too many games, role-playing takes a back seat to Kewl Powerz, a tag given to the multitude of spell lists, special abilities, and innate powers claimed by a character. Many times this is a problem of munchkins, or blowing up stuff becoming more important in a game than role-playing though alternate personas.
“Let me to battle, Brother. I shall sweep thine enemies as the wind, and thou shalt have vict’ry.” -St. Vedast’s revelation to Hural
Winner of The Shards of the Storm Quest.
Players want their characters to be special, and a secret is one way to do it. It is also a way to better connect the character with the game world.
Most Dragons live to accumulate wealth and crouch upon heaps of gold, content to slag troublesome heroes into cinders and distaining the company of men to absolute solitude. Vychan is not such a dragon.
I’ll tell you something, there was a demon in Widow Suvar’s Wine cellar. How do I know, ‘cuz I seen it that’s how I know.
“...the experiment performed last year by Michelson and Morley, in which the movement of the Earth with respect to the Ether was successfully measured, has only compounded the problem by adding yet another member to the list of so-called “fundamental” elements. The seemingly unending proliferation of this “element zoo” is one of the most pressing questions in natural philosphy and thaumatics…”
This is a scroll for posting spells to be used with fantasy art, or just debating possible effects and uses for magic together with art. Come join the creative effort.
A dashing Bard, who also happens to be a shared drug experience.
A race of little peoples, that have found the key to immortality. Sadly, it has evolved to more of a curse than of a blessing.
This is the music played by the music box of Mordalin. It can be downloaded and comes in two mp3 versions: a repeatable version, and a non-repeatable version.
Weapons used by the nomadic Kazi.
Worshipped by the barbaric warlike people of the southern deserts this sun god takes on the cruelety of the desert sun.
In all of Centasi history, from the mythical prehistory of the Old Kingdom to the countless wars and petty conflicts of the modern age of the Hundred, there is no figure so feared, so influential, so historical, as the Howler.
Mathom, the God of Delays, is an overlooked but powerful entity. Few worship him, but many remember him with word and deed.
A small pantheon of deities worshiped by Orcs (or other barbarous races) through their shamans. This write up shows the Orc view of these things, rather than the relative view.
Serving extensively in the armies of human kings determined to eradicate the last tribal enclaves of ferocious non-humans that still stubbornly refuse to release their hold on the large tracts of wilderness which yet remain, this mercenary company has only one requirement of any potential recruit willing to sign up with them:He must not not be able to claim kinship of even the slightest kind with their employers..
Lets face it the Hobbits are dead and gone so if you would like to create a race to ease the pain of their departure or use necromancy to bring them back from the dead then this is the place for you.
A secret MLM (pyramid) company that offers eternal life, but in fact it transfers the life forces of its members to those position "above". If you get high enough, (meaning you get enough new members) you start to enjoy the benefits. Maybe a willing sacrifice is much more effective for the transfer. But no one says, that a suddenly unwilling member, threatening to tell the authorities, may not loose it involuntarily... thus start people to vanish, and aged corpses are deposited somewhere safe.


When CPI inflation data came out on Tuesday and was higher than expected, Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market fell sharply. At the moment, Bitcoin is trading at 8.4% over the past 24 hours, just above its important support level of $20,000.
Recent Released: Here’s The Exact Date That The Ethereum Merge is 99.76% Done
The price of Bitcoin fell at the same time that the S&P 500 fell 4.5% and fell below $4,000.
As on-chain data provider Santiment explains:
Tuesday, #Bitcoin fell along with the #SP500, which had its biggest drop in a single day in two years after a disappointing #CPI report. The relationship between the sectors stays strong, and crypto usually does best when it doesn’t depend on equity.
As we all know, Bitcoin has been more similar to the S&P 500 lately. As long as Bitcoin keeps moving in the same way as the stock market, it’s likely to stay in the bear’s grip for the foreseeable future.
Bitcoin CPI Inflation Can Drop 20% More
If BTC keeps moving in the same way as the S&P 500, another 20% drop to $16,000 is likely.
Jurrien Timmer, who works at Fidelity as director of global macro, said:
If a 14x forward multiple is the right way to value stocks, then the fair value of the S&P 500 at an EPS of $230 is between 3200 and 3400. This shows that the bear market is still going on.
In the same way that U.S. On Tuesday, when CPI inflation hit, the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index dropped from 34/100 to 27/100. But it hasn’t reached the “extreme fear” zone yet, which shows that investors are still holding on.
Once again, news of inflation keeps Bitcoin from crossing its 200-day moving average (DMA), a key point of resistance for Bitcoin this year.
Along with Bitcoin, a number of altcoins have also come back to their original value. A day before the Merge event, the price of Ethereum (ETH) has dropped again by 7%, dropping to $1,600. As the Merge gets closer, there has been some pressure to sell ETH because of the “sell the news” trend.
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Source: Google Trend


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This past Friday, Deadmau5 amazed us all with his brand new EP “Mau5ville: Level 1”. Featured in the EP was the producer’s highly awaited new collaboration with Rob Swire, for which they’ve received praise ever since it was released. However, it looks like Joel has no plans of slowing down any time soon and has recently announced that he’s got a collaboration coming up with fellow artist, Lights.
Aside from this announcement, the Mau5 has also shared on his Twitch stream a little bit of the process on his upcoming EP, “Mau5ville: Level 2”! If you are curious to know more, stay tuned!
— Goat lord (@deadmau5) 17 iulie 2018


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Founder & Chairman, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mr. Watsa has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited since 1985. He has served as Vice President of Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd. since 1985. Mr. Watsa formerly served as Vice President of GW Asset Management from 1983 to 1984 and in various positions, ultimately as a Vice President, with Confederation Life Investment Counsel from 1974 to 1983. Mr. Watsa is also a director of BlackBerry Limited.


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‘I’m not going to be criticised for flip-flopping’: Hanson on company tax cuts
Senator Pauline Hanson has confirmed she won’t be “bullied” or “threatened” into changing her mind on company tax cuts.
The government needs at least four crossbench members to have a change of heart on the reform, if it is to get across the line.
But the One Nation leader isn’t budging. The cuts will only gain Hanson’s support if Turnbull commits to a crackdown on multinational tax avoidance.
“I’ve been quite adamant about this, it comes down to multinationals,” says Hanson.
“They’ve got to actually prove to me that they are going to start pulling in the multinationals. I’m not going to be criticised because I’m flip-flopping. I just want to actually make the right decision for Australia.”
Hanson also indicated her intentions for the rest of this week’s parliamentary proceedings.
“The biggest thing I’m going to do in government business is about housing affordability. I’m going to move an amendment to their bill. That will be that foreign investors cannot buy a house under $1.5 million.”
“Most Australian people want to buy a house, but they are terribly expensive. So if you stipulate that they cannot buy anything under $1.5 million, that is leaving it for Australians to actually buy up that housing.”
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Don’t wait until you are certain if you are worried about a child. If you have any concerns or suspicions talk to us now. We will listen, advise and investigate any concern or suspicion.
Child Welfare Helderberg
Office: 021 852 3126
(Hours 8:00 – 16:00)
Department of Social Development
A/H: 078 904 1690
South African Police Service
021 850 1303
WHAT TO DO IF A CHILD DISCLOSES ABUSE
Listen. Do not fill in words for the child.
If the child is having a difficult time talking – don’t help the child with words that you think the child is going to say. Allow the child to tell you what happened in their own words.
Tell the child that you are glad they told you.
Reassure the child that they are not in trouble.
If the child asks you not to tell anyone, remind the child that it is your job to help keep them safe and you will do whatever you may need to do to keep them safe.
Do not be overly critical of the offender. Children are protective of people that they care about, even if they are being abused.
Don’t express panic or shock.
Use the child’s vocabulary to the child and when reporting
Be aware of your own feelings about abuse so that hopefuly you will not project these on the child.
Do not ask probing questions.
Tell the child you believe them.

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Kliff’s Edge is a free fiction serial about May Kliff, a freelancer who specializes in solving unusual cases. Together with her brother Max, she takes on challenges most fail to even comprehend.
To view what official e-books are available for purchase, please visit my author profile at Smashwords.com. New and exclusive material is posted on this site.
NOTE: I’m on hiatus! (No really! I planned it this time!) Please click here for details!
Watch the Trailer!
Update Schedule: Every other Saturday. (GMT -5)
Written By: Illise Montoya
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal Adventure.
Rating: Mature (graphic violence, graphic sexual situations, and strong language.)
Current Story Arc: When Dogs Won’t Dig
Story Arc Summary:
May Kliff is a genderqueer freelancer who specializes in helping others with strange cases. When she’s contacted by an animal unit to catch a dog who has evaded capture a remarkable number of times, May’s not sure whether to be insulted or amused—until she learns the dog still managed to evade dog catchers even after being hit with a lethal dose of elephant tranquilizer. Intrigued but still wary, Kliff takes the case, just as her misfit older brother, Max, turns up on her doorstep after years of estrangement. Setting aside their differences for the time being, the odd sibling team work together to investigate the case, only to find the truth is buried so deep—it touches the after life.
NOTE: I have no editor. No beta readers. Unlike other weblit authors, I post first draft work. Free is free, and if you wish to be entertained, then this is certainly the story for you. Thank you for your understanding.

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|Manipulated Tools: Ten Thousand Wild Heavenly Blades|
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|Rōmaji||Sōgu: Tenjin Ranman|
|English games||Ninja Tool: Multi-Blade Chaos|
|Alternative names||NInja Tool: Million Blade Chaos|
|Game||Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm|
|Range||Short to Mid range|
Tenten summons multiple weapons connected with strings to her fingertips from one of her scrolls, directing them towards her opponent in a stream formation. After the final weapon hits the enemy, Tenten uses the strings to make the weapons fly above her enemy. Moving her fingers to make the weapons spin, she then directs the weapons downwards to hit the opponent down into the ground again.
- In Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden, she used a variation of this technique called Manipulated Tools: Super Ten Thousand Wild Heavenly Blades (操具・超天刃乱万, Sōgu: Chō Tenjin Ranman).


Gen III/IV LS Engine ID Guide
The small block Chevy has been the predominant engine swap candidate from about a week after the first engine block casting cooled in the mid-1950s. This little gem of an engine has seen displacement from 262 to 400 cubic inches in its 50 plus years of existence. Eventually it was replaced by GM’s new for 1997 Gen III LS engine, first seen in the 1997 model year Corvette as the LS1 where it replaced the Gen II LT1 as the Corvette’s standard engine.
You wouldn’t know it by the proliferation of LS engine swaps today, but the old-school small block Chevy used to be THE engine to swap. Today though things are a bit different. It’s still very much a GM-centric swap world, but the traditional Gen I (and Gen II) small block swap has given way to a huge inrush of LS swaps thanks to many manufacturers providing easy swap bits like swap mounts, conversion headers, bolt-in crossmembers, low-profile oil pans, and more. The Gen III/Gen IV LS swap is now easier than ever to accomplish thanks to these efforts, but what has made the LS so popular that these manufacturers ponied up the resources and financial backing to make all these parts?
While the LS engine launched as a 5.7L/350ci engine with the LS1, it is far from the 350 small block Chevys of old. This all-new engine design may share displacement with the old Gen I and Gen II small block Chevy, but even it’s displacement comes at a different bore and stroke. The 5.7L LS1 uses a 3.89-inch bore and 3.62-inch stroke compared to the original 350’s 4.00-inch bore and 3.48-inch stroke). So, while both engines are “over square” when it comes to bore and stroke, the LS loses a little in piston diameter but makes up for it in stroke length. This allows the engine to remain compact, one of its top swap traits, yet still provide plenty of torque and high rpm ability.
It’s not all about piston size and rod length either (though the LS engine family has several iterations of both). The LS engine, available in both aluminum and cast-iron block configurations, is a deep skirt engine block design, meaning the cylinder block side walls completely cover the crankshaft’s profile. In addition to this deep skirt design the crankshaft is supported by six bolts per main cap. Four in the traditional location and two through the side of the block’s skirt/oil pan rail area. This increases block rigidity by tying both sides of the block together through the main caps and holds the bearing caps in place to better resist the forces of the piston and connecting rod acting upon it.
The LS engine family further distances itself from the traditional small block Chevy with a 15-degree valve angle using high-flow cylinder heads and a long-runner style intake manifold, all working together to increase engine airflow for more power, torque, and efficiency. Additionally, the LS platform uses production 1.7:1 ratio roller rockers with a low moment of inertia design. This contributes to the LS’s valvetrain stability at high rpm.
Lastly, and one this being one of the biggest visual changes, is the move to a distributorless ignition system on the LS platform. The LS’s coil-near-plug system places individual coils mounted on the valve covers directly above each spark plug location with a short spark plug wire. This system is fully computer controlled and uses several sensors to properly fire each individual coil, which provides for more accurate spark control and higher rpm abilities. Now we know some of you might be raising your hand to say the LT1 didn’t have a distributor either. Technically not at the rear of the intake like a Gen I small block, but the Opti-Spark system behind the water pump and driven by the nose of the camshaft is indeed a distributor, with a serviceable cap and rotor system. So, the LS is GM’s first truly distributorless V8 offering.
You can find the LS engine in many GM family cars and trucks. Below we break down the model years with some of the more popular LS engines you will find in them. We provide more detailed information on the full list of available LS engines, including cylinder head casting codes, VIN codes, displacement, and more in our giant Gen III/Gen IV LS Engine ID Guide chart.
When checking out a vehicle at a salvage yard you can use the vehicle's Service Parts Identification label to confirm the factory installed engine by VIN code (8th digit) or the RPO code of the engine. The Service Parts Identification label is usually found in the vehicle's glove box. 2018 and newer models moved to a QR code on the door jamb's certification label that you will have to scan with your smart phone QR reader/camera app in order to obtain the VIN and RPO data.
Gen III LS Engine Car Applications
- 1997 to 2004 Corvette, 1998 to 2002 Camaro & Firebird, 2004 GTO: 5.7L LS1
- 2001-2004 Corvette, 2004-2005 Cadillac CTS-V: 5.7L LS6
Gen III LS Engine Truck Applications:
- 1999-2007 Silverado 1500/Sierra 1500 and SUV applications: 4.8L LR4 and 5.3L LM7
- 1999-2007 Silverado 2500/Sierra 2500 3/4-ton: 6.0L LQ4
Notable differences from Gen III car applications:
- Taller truck style intake manifold
- Deeper sump truck style oil pan
- Cast iron engine block
- Cast iron heads on 1999 and 2000 LQ4 6.0L engines (373 and 873 head casting numbers)
Desirable Gen III Truck Engines:
- LM4 and L33 5.3L engines which have an aluminum engine block
- LQ9 6.0L engine with flat top pistons raising compression to 10:1
Gen IV LS Engine Car Applications
- 2005-2007 Corvette, 2005-2006 GTO, 2006-2007 Cadillac CTS-V: 6.0L LS2
- 2008-2013 Corvette, 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP, 2010-2015 Camaro, 2014-2017 Chevrolet SS: 6.2L LS3
- 2010-2015 Camaro with auto trans: 6.2L L99
- 2006-2013 Corvette Z06, 2014-2015 Camaro Z28: 7.0L LS7
- 2009-2013 Corvette ZR1: 6.2L LS9
- 2009-2015 Cadillac CTS-V, 2012-2015 Camaro ZL1: 6.2L LSA
*Note, stay away from the LS4 found in FWD applications. The bellhousing bolt pattern is specific to FWD transaxles, and the compact front accessory drive is not easily adapted to RWD swaps either.
Gen IV LS Engine Truck Applications
The Gen IV engines share a vast majority of design elements with the Gen III engines and many of the internal parts can be interchanged.
- Provisions for Active Fuel Management (AFM) and Variable Valve Timing (VVT) were added
- Cam sensor relocated to the timing chain cover (Gen III cam sensor was located at the top/rear of the engine block)
- Single bolt cam gear (Gen III were 3 bolt)
- 58X reluctor wheel for crank sensor (Gen III was 24X)
- Connecting rod design was changed to enhance strength
- 6.0L and 6.2L truck engines used rectangle port heads (LS3 style heads)
Except for the LS7’s unique titanium connecting rods, the Gen III and Gen IV rods do have some minor differences that, while interchangeable, make the Gen IV rod the preferred rod if using them in a budget build. Due to the fractured cap design of the stock rods they are not easily resized, and for serious power LS engine builders recommend going with aftermarket rods.
-Gen IV have a thicker I-beam design which handles more horsepower and is better suited for high horsepower turbo and supercharged applications
-Gen IV have an increased surface area at rod cap split which enhances stability of bearing bore roundness
-Gen III use a press fit wrist pin while Gen IV use a floating wrist pin; if upgrading a Gen III engine to Gen IV rods the pistons will also need to be Gen IV due to this floating wrist pin change
The LY6, L96, and L76 6.0L engines as well as L92, L9H and L94 6.2L engines all have rectangle port heads with the larger 257cc intake port volume. Rectangle port LS3 style heads can be found on some truck engines as well. For comparison the popular cathedral port “243” heads have a 210cc intake port volume. The larger intake port design works very well on the 6.0L and larger engines. Some racers looking for high rpm power out of a 5.3L engine have used these heads but for most street applications the smaller cathedral port head is better suited to the 5.3L engine size. The cathedral port maintains a higher velocity at the lower rpm range and will result in more low-end torque for the smaller displacement engines. One additional note on the rectangle port heads is that they use an offset intake rocker arm, making their rockers specific for the intake and exhaust, whereas the cathedral port heads use the same rockers on both intake and exhaust.
Active Fuel Management (sometimes called Displacement on Demand) is a technology GM uses on some of its V6 and V8 engines to improve fuel economy to meet EPA requirements. This is accomplished by disabling some of the engine’s cylinders under low load situations. When swapping your LS engine into a muscle car and adding a performance camshaft this system will need to be deleted if your LS is equipped with it (a quick way to tell is inspect the engine valley cover; a smooth cover means no AFM/DOD and one with raised oil passage ridges has AFM/DOD). The cam and lifters will need to be changed to non-AFM components, which also means removing the cylinder heads to install new lifters (one of the few negatives of the LS family). Speedway Motors offer a 5.3L AFM delete kit as well as a 6.0L AFM delete kit to completely remove the system. These kits can be combined with a camshaft of your choice to eliminate the AFM system.
Through our identification chart you’ve scored that deal of an LS at your local salvage yard and you’re ready to start yanking out your old Gen I small block. Slow down there, we know you’re excited to get started, but make sure you have everything you need to do the swap right without frustration by going through our LS Swap Guide here on the Toolbox.
Happy hunting, and be sure to start adding all of your LS swap parts needs to your LS swap wish list you can create right at the top of our home page (just look for the “My List” button). Then, when you find the right part for your build simply use the “Add to a list” button on the product page. It’s that simple to star creating your LS swap product list!
Updated by Mark Houlahan


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As we reported on December 23, the Commission proposed the creation of a new “replacement digital television translator service” to provide one more way to avoid loss of TV service when we all cross the threshold into DigitalOnlyLand in February. Now, before anyone has even had a chance to file comments on the proposed new service, the Media Bureau has announced that it will start accepting applications for new replacement digital translators on January 5, 2009.
Processing of the CP applications will be deferred until the Commission gets around to adopting the rule changes necessary to implement the new service but that doesn’t mean we won’t be seeing new replacement translators cranking up all over the place in the immediate future: the Bureau has also announced (with the full Commission’s blessing) that the STA window will be open for business as of January 5 as well.
Here’s how the system will work.
If you want a replacement digital translator, you may file for it using FCC Form 346 on CDBS starting on January 5. (Purse-strings note: The filing fee for the application is $675.) Your application will have to include a technical showing that: (a) a portion of your existing full-service TV station’s analog service area will not be served by that station’s full, post-transition digital facilities, and (b) the proposed replacement translator will serve only the demonstrated loss area. For these purposes, “analog service area” is being defined as “the authorized service area actually served by the analog signal prior to analog termination for the transition”.
While the Bureau emphasizes that replacement translators must be limited to the demonstrated loss area, there’s a loophole: you may propose replacement translator service beyond the loss area, but to do so you must demonstrate that it is “impossible to site a translator that replaces a loss area without also slightly expanding the full-service station’s digital service area.” The Bureau offers no definition of the word “slightly”.
A few other things to bear in mind.
- Replacement translators may not operate on Channels 60-69.
- Channels 52-59 may be used, but only if no suitable in-core channel (i.e., Channels 2-51) is available. A “suitable in-core channel” is defined as “one which would enable the station to produce a digital service area comparable to its analog service area.” Any applicant seeking an out-of-core channel will have to certify to the unavailability of any suitable in-core channel.
- Out-of-core applicants will have to notify all potentially affected 700 MHz commercial wireless licensees of the spectrum comprising the proposed TV channel and the channels first adjacent to that proposed channel. That means all co- and first adjacent-channel wireless licensees within whose licensed geographic boundaries the replacement translator is proposed to be located as well as all co- and first adjacent-channel licensees whose geographic service area boundaries lie within 75 miles and 50 miles, respectively, of the proposed translator site. (Identity and contact information for all 700 MHz wireless licensees is available through ULS.) These notifications must be made when you file your application, and you will be required to certify in the application that the notification requirements have been met.
So much for the CP application. If you want an STA – which, if granted, will allow you to crank up your replacement translator immediamente – you can file for one through CDBS, also starting on January 5. STA requests have to include the same showings and certifications described above. That shouldn’t be too hard to handle, though, because another condition of the STA process is that the STA applicant must simultaneously file for an application for a construction permit – so you can presumably re-cycle the showings included in the application. (Extra purse-string note: there’s a separate $160 filing fee for the STA request.)
The Bureau’s public notice does not address the sticky issue of possible mutual exclusivity, but the full Commission did in its pre-Christmas NPRM: Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with the earliest filed application getting priority. If more than one mutually exclusive application is filed on the same day, the FCC will allow a 10-day settlement period. If there is no settlement, the applications will go to auction.
The window opens on January 5. Happy New Year.

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One of the most popular areas to stay in Bali is Canggu. This city is just 45 minutes to an hour north of Denpasar airport (depending on traffic) and filled with awesome things to do. I love the culture here, from all the health food restaurants, to the types of visitors, everything just seems so chill and relaxed. There are so many things to do in Canggu I know this list will only scratch the surface, but if you are here for a few days then hopefully it will be helpful!
If you are staying in Canggu area the Batu Bolong beach will be a place that you need to go. It is not difficult to get to this beach. Just take Pantai Batu Bolong street all the way down to the west. Easy, right? Pantai Batu Bolong is the main street in Canggu. There are many AirBnBs and guests houses along the way that are affordable, so it is understandable why most of the visitors are staying here. It is mostly a chill area and the beach has the same vibe.
After being to a few beaches around Bali this one seemed fairly clean. You can rent a set of two sun beds and an umbrella for 100.000 IDR per day. There are lots of restaurants and small cafes where you can get a fresh coconut or a cold bottle of beer. The ocean water is not cold, but be aware of the big waves. For those who are bad swimmers it will be better (safer) if you won’t go to the water alone. Here you can rent a surf board and take it for a spin.
Canggu is a great place for those who love to surf. There are three main spots for surfers: Batu Bolong beach, Echo beach and Berawa beach. You can easily rent a surf board on the beach or take private lessons if you are new to the sport.
If you are going to stay a long time in Bali and want to surf constantly you better have your own board. The rental boards are sometimes damaged, old and soft (foamy), mostly for beginners and often it can break if you get real wave. Try not to pay more than 100.000 IDR for a full day and a decent board. But be ready to haggle because vendors will try to rip you off
Although the surf season starts at the end of spring till the beginning of September, the waves are good to surf all year around.
One of the iconic dishes in Bali that you absolutely need to try is a smoothie bowl. And in Canggu you can always find a wide selection of such dishes in almost every restaurant. It is a mix of a fruit smoothie with added toppings like granola, coconut flakes, fresh fruit, and more…
Honestly, the first time I decided to try it was just because it looked pretty and I thought that I can deal with the taste (I am not a fan of yogurts). But it wasn’t what I had expected it was way better. It’s not just some boring fruity yogurt, it is an actual smoothie but thicker in the way you need to eat it not drink it and it has all these cool toppings.
Smoothie bowls are a pretty good breakfast food plus it gives you energy. It is light and delicious and after one bowl you always feel full. Cody even made a list of the five best smoothie bowls in Canggu!
Shopping is one of the most important parts of Canggu for tourists. There are ton of stores with souvenirs and cute clothes. You can get colorful bathing suits or even fashionable lounge wear from both international and local brands. One of the places to do some shopping is the Canggu bazaar. This is a little outdoor marketplace that has everything from clothes and accessories, to traditional Balinese handicrafts.
You must make sure to haggle here because the first price the vendor gives you is way way more than you should pay. I try to settle on a final price of about 25% of their first offer, but you may have better luck (or more skills) than me.
There is no shortage of cute restaurants in Canggu, especially on the main street. You can of course find Indonesian food at one of the many warungs, but there are also tons of restaurants that serve international food as well.
You can see my list for Where To Eat In Canggu for more examples, but whatever you are in the mood for, you’ll most likely be able to find it. One of my favorite restaurants is a seafood place called Moana. It’s quite affordable and has a great ambiance.
Most meals will run about $10-15 a person depending on the amount you drink, but it’s possible to have a very nice dinner for 2 for less than $20 if you do not drink cocktails.
One of my favorite things about Canggu is the overall healthy living atmosphere. I noticed how I more often than not chose a freshly squeezed juice, or one of the many organic detox juices over beer or a cocktail. It was such a refreshing and healthy feeling and one of the many things I love about Bali in general.
Every café has their own selection of juices, but you can also order to-go drinks or something from streetside kiosks. There’s not a lot better than a healthy drink as you make your way down to the beach for some relaxing.
Let’s finish this list by heading back to Batu Bolong beach to catch a beautiful sunset. There are tons of beach bars with cozy bean bag chairs right on the sand for you to relax. Drinks are affordable and the views are fantastic.
Since Canggu is on the west side of Bali you can see the sunset every night, which is a popular pastime for locals and tourists alike. I personally love how the skies turn many shades of orange, even looking red and purple at times. Watching the sunset from Batu Bolong beach is definitely a perfect way to end your day.
Find out where to eat in Canggu.
Check my review of the Canggu Guest House, where we stayed.
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Ember Defense Brings Together Fire Safety Products from Around the World
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RENO, NV (March 21, 2022): Wildfires are not a unique issue to the United States. While the world is seeing an increase in both the number and the severity of wildfires, Canada and Australia are some of the hardest-hit countries. It’s not surprising then that two of the best options for wildfire sprinklers were created in these countries.
Canada, like much of the United States, is experiencing extreme drought in many of its provinces. 2021 saw record temperatures, above-average in the number of fires, and nearly double the area burned against a 10-year average.
W.A.S.P, a Canadian company, was born out of necessity and offers Wildfire Protection Kits that include sprinkler brackets that mount onto the home’s gutters. The brand also offers structure protection units (SPUs), industrial equipment, water fire pumps, and equipment rentals. Ember Defense is proud to offer its customers all W.A.S.P products to protect their homes and assets.
Bushfires in Australia burn hot and fast and residents have become normalized to expect massive destruction. The world will never forget the record-breaking bushfires in 2019 and 2020 that left 33 people dead, thousands of homes destroyed, and over 65,000 miles burned.
Platypus Sprinklers is an Australian wildfire sprinkler company that provides homeowners with an automatic sprinkler system. The dual outlet heads spin on a central shaft, shooting water out and down in a continuous 360-degree stream. The system turns on automatically once the ambient air temperature reaches a critical point.
Both these companies needed distribution channels in the United States and Ember Defense offered a quality outlet. As the leading home-hardening company on the West Coast in the United States, Ember Defense provides customers with robust evaluations and the best wildfire protection products on the market, including W.A.S.P Wildfire Protection Kits and Platypus Sprinkler Systems.
“By partnering with both WASP in Canada and Platypus in Australia, we are forging a global wildfire alliance,” says Adam Iveson, cofounder of Ember Defense. “By bringing together these suppliers and their innovative products, our goal is to connect wildfire communities and offer them as many solutions and share as much information as possible.”
Home-hardened communities have a much higher chance of staying standing in the event of a rapidly spreading wildfire. Visit the Ember Defense website to learn more about their home-hardening services.
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If you're entertaining for breakfast this Christmas, try whipping up these colourful, tasty delights.
Bacon and Baked Bean Breakfast Stack
This well-rounded meal hits all the notes. Not only is it full of goodness to start your day, it is surprisingly easy to make for multiple people.
Last Night's Leftovers Frittata Slice
Did you have a big Christmas Eve? Throw your leftovers into this dish. Remove the bacon from the recipe, and it's also great for vegetarians.
Strawberry French Toast
Perfect for those with a bit of a sweet tooth - and easy to make!
Baked Eggs with Tomato Chutney
If you have a large baking tray, baked eggs are a great option for a group of people. Throw in your ingredients, crack some eggs on top and bake - simple!
Swiss 'Wake You Up' Breakfast Muesli
For those who prefer a cold breakfast (it is summer, after all), try this muesli with cranberries and fresh mint.
Ricotta Hotcakes with Berries and Honeycomb Butter
It's Christmas. Treat yourself. You won't regret it.
Bagels with Smoked Salmon
This classic New York snack will certainly fill your tummy. Add a poached egg for an Aussie-breakfast spin.
Melon with Sparkling Spiced Drizzle, Quark and Pistachio Nuts
This one is for the sophisticates. Want to impress your breakfast guests? Serve this fruity favourite.


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In general, there are two aspects to the Bodhisattva Vow. The first aspect is the wish, the intention, or aspiration of a bodhisattva. The second is the application of that intention or wish. The Application of the wish means to actualize, or to put the wish into action. The Bodhisattva Vow should be taken after the Refuge Vow.
The Aspiration of the Bodhisattva Vow
First comes the aspect of the wish or aspiration. This means that we set our minds upon a goal, towards a target. What is this? It is all the beings that occupy space in a whole variety of forms of existences in all the worlds and planets. What characterizes a living being? It is that the living being has a mind. Its mode of existence is characterized by suffering due to the fact that the mind is deeply rooted in fundamental ignorance. A mind marked by fundamental ignorance produces nothing but disturbing emotions. Under such influences, inevitably we will act and accumulate karma. The karmic seeds when ripened produce suffering. It is this suffering that underlies and produces the various types of existences. The process generates itself life after life and forms a cycle of existences. By being concerned with all beings, their conditions of existence and their suffering, we will develop an authentic compassion.
Developing the Wish to Liberate All Beings
Keeping in mind the suffering that all beings experience, we need to develop an attitude. This mental attitude is a profound wish that we must develop in an honest way. The wish is for all beings to be completely and permanently liberated from suffering. Faced with this suffering of beings, one encourages oneself to develop the state of mind known as bodhicitta. In order to realize this wish, i.e. to relieve beings of suffering in a definite way, one has to work on oneself and be liberated from one’s own suffering and confusion. Then afterwards, one can acquire the true capacity to help others and to liberate them. This capacity is a complete and perfect awakening; it is the state of Buddhahood. It is a real capacity to benefit others in a spontaneous way. In order to achieve this awakened mind, one needs to have firmly created the cause for it.
The Awakened Mind
The development of bodhicitta, or the enlightened aspiration, is the cause of awakening. The development of this aspiration forms a seed in the mind that will ripen as enlightenment. To formalize our commitment, we take the Bodhisattva Vow. Having taking the Vow, we carry on by actualizing this attitude of mind, and we develop spiritually. From life to life, we become increasingly capable of achieving the benefit of others. Eventually, we will realize the ultimate fruit that is the complete and perfect awakening, the state of Buddhahood. We will then benefit beings spontaneously, no longer in a conceptual manner, but in a completely spontaneous way without any obstacles. Just as the sun shines in the sky and illuminates everything, the activity of the Buddha will naturally benefit others. It is what is called the fruit of awakening, a complete and perfect awakening acquired by developing bodhicitta. These are therefore the two points of view, the two reference points on the path to enlightenment: the fruit itself, and the seed or cause that produces the fruit. The fruit is the genuine capacity to benefit others. Its cause is the development of bodhicitta, the development of the enlightened attitude, formalized by the Bodhisattva Vow.
Four Types of Beings
We have talked about the fruit of awakening. It is important to really understand what this fruit is and what it means to be awakened. A Buddha has the capacity to accomplish the benefit of others in a spontaneous and limitless way. We need to understand what that means. A Buddha benefits others spontaneously through four levels of activity that correspond to four types of beings. Spontaneously, a Buddha’s activity enables beings that are completely imprisoned in samsara and its suffering, to have the opportunity to liberate themselves. This is especially the case for beings trapped in the suffering of the lower realms. A Buddha has the capacity to bring them to a rebirth in which they can experience relative happiness.
The second and third levels of activity concerns the beings that are already on the Path of spiritual practice. These beings are the arhats, and the Pratyekabuddhas. (They are on the Path but their levels of realization are still not the real enlightenment.) In this case a Buddha’s activity takes the form of encouragement and support so that they can completely free themselves from samsara.
Take for example the arhats. Their practice will yield them the realization of the Smaller Vehicle (Hinayana); the Buddhas can help them equally to attain full enlightenment. The arhats are those who are already established in an inner peace of mind. They reside completely in this peaceful state. This achievement of inner peace is the fruit of the path of individual liberation, the awakened state of an arhat. The Buddha’s activity can influence an arhat to advance towards full awakening rather than to remain in this peace. The activity of a Buddha can effectively shake an arhat out of the state of serenity and peace of his samadhi or meditative absorption. The Buddhas exhort the arhats to continue along their paths towards full awakening. The same applies to the Pratyekabuddhas.
A Buddha’s activity also benefits a fourth type of beings. They are practitioners who are on the higher levels of the Bodhisattva Path, that is, the eighth or the ninth level. These Bodhisattvas are encouraged and helped by the activity of a Buddha to continue their efforts, to persevere, until they realize by themselves the full awakening.
Thus, we can see how vast this awakened activity of a Buddha is. Its sphere encompasses at the same time, beings who are completely caught in samsara, beings who are already on the Path of practice as well as beings who have already attained various levels of the Path. In short, this activity benefits all types of beings, on all levels of the Path. So it is important that we understand the initial cause that precipitates this spontaneous and boundless activity. It is this promise, this commitment, and this oath to practice in order to help and to benefit others. The Bodhisattva Vow enables us to have this spontaneous and limitless result.
Putting the Enlightened Aspiration into action
To actualize this enlightened aspiration and wish, we have to engage ourselves in the practice of the six paramitas, the six enlightened qualities. They are : generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiastic effort, meditation, and non-discriminating wisdom. A Buddha is someone who has brought these six qualities to full perfection and maturity. By practicing these qualities, complete awakening can be realized. The Buddhas have practiced and actualized these qualities, they perfected them and thus achieved enlightenment. They have gone through numerous existences rooted in their wish to truly help others. As a result, their enlightened qualities blossomed. We should follow their example and as we take the Bodhisattva Vow, we should think: „Just as the Buddhas of the past, the present and the future, adopt the Path of practicing the six enlightened qualities, the six paramitas, I too will follow this Path.”
The Discipline of the Bodhisattva Vow
We can activate and carry out the Bodhisattva Vow in the context of three types of discipline. Firstly, we reduce our negative actions that cause suffering. Secondly, we accumulate positive actions that generate positive results for ourselves and for others. And thirdly, we behave and act to benefit others.
In order to maintain and to carry out the Bodhisattva Vow, we have to train ourselves. The methods are clearly explained in Gampopa’s 'Jewel Ornament of Liberation.’ If we fully train in these methods, we will build a powerful base for the development of virtues and everything that is positive. The development itself is automatic when the Vow is not broken. Even when we sleep and even when the mind is not attentive, these positive benefits continue to develop. This is why it is said that the Bodhisattva Vow is like a fertile ground for the development of virtue.


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Author: Anton Tantner
Number of Pages: 368
House numbers are small things that appear quietly on the walls, gates and porches of our homes and places of work. They seem to have come from nowhere and are now taken for granted in everyday life. But house numbers have their own history - one that is retrieved, assembled and presented here, for the first time, in vivid images from around the world. Reviewed here on Blue Wolf book blog.

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In a candid moment on Bigg Boss 17, Ankita Lokhande, Munawar Faruqui, and Isha Koppikar found themselves by the swimming pool, where emotions took center stage. Munawar attempted to recite a shayari about heartbreak and love, but Ankita intervened, expressing that such poems struck a chord within her, prompting Munawar to respectfully halt the shayari.
Ankita, visibly moved, shared her sentiments about Sushant Singh Rajput, describing him as a genuinely good person. She emphasized her difficulty in discussing him in the past tense, stating, “Talking about him as if he’s not here anymore feels strange. Initially, Vicky and I used to talk about him… he was his friend. Now that Sushant is no longer in this world, it’s the worst feeling.”
Munawar directly inquired about the exact reason behind Sushant’s death, but Ankita chose not to comment initially, later conceding that she is aware of the details. They delved into the various versions that surfaced after Sushant’s demise, with Ankita expressing frustration that her version wasn’t believed.
Opening up about her unique connection with Sushant, Ankita, who dated him for six years, revealed that his passing was her first experience of losing someone close. She candidly admitted to not attending his funeral, explaining, “I couldn’t bear to see him like that. I thought I couldn’t witness it… Vicky urged me to attend, but I refused.”
Reflecting on the profound impact, Ankita shared her grief over losing her father, stating that it was the first time she truly understood the pain of losing a loved one. In a poignant moment, she broke down, remembering her father and expressing how she missed him. The revelation unfolded as a heartfelt chapter in Ankita Lokhande’s journey within the Bigg Boss 17 house.


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There’s a new youth basketball league in south Orange County, and it’s geared toward special-needs athletes.
The league, dubbed Buddy Basketball, is run solely by a local group of 16 middle and high school volunteers.
A dozen boys and girls ages 8-13 met at the Laguna Niguel YMCA on Sunday morning for the league’s tipoff event. Games will continue at the YMCA every Sunday morning through Dec. 15.
The players practiced for two weeks for opening weekend, which included a DJ, Rock the Autism and an appearance by Laguna Niguel Mayor Robert Ming.
League information can be found at ymcaoc.org/basketball or email FDIBuddies@gmail.com.


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Oil on Panel
I was really into the idea of warm and cool colours for this painting - and I'm kind of pleased with it, but I feel like it's a bit confusing to the eye. I was at the farmer's market a couple of days ago when I found these cherries - 'Bing Cherries' they're called. The two different colours looked great in the bowl, and on both the blue and the pink coloured tissue so I thought I'd experiment. The great thing about these little paintings is that I do feel like I can experiment, it's not so committing as a big expensive canvas with thick paint on it. The big kokanee I'm working on, however, does feel a little pressurised. I'm happy with it so far but I keep finding other things I have to do so I'm procrastinating a tiny bit...part of that is genuinely having to let the layers dry so the colours don't get muddy - I want it to be really saturated and fresh looking.


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Journey Through the Maze
Thoughts on My Journey Through the Maze of Life
Monday, November 6, 2006
Do They Really Think People Buy This Junk?
Cartoonist Mark Fiore's
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This lesson explores some ideas in the Preamble to the Constitution. Students learn that the power to govern belongs to the people who have created the government to protect their rights and promote their welfare. This is perfect lesson for Constitution Day that gets students out of their seats and engaged in learning about America's Constitution.
Want more resources like this Preamble lesson?
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33 stunning pictures of US national parks
The US National Park Service oversees 401 areas throughout the US and US territories and has nearly 300 million visitors each year.
In honor of National Park Week, which runs through April 26th, we found some spectacular pictures of national parks, monuments, seashores and heritage areas around the country that will make you appreciate how beautiful the US really is.
Anmargaret Warner contributed to an earlier version of this post.
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Editor's Note: This version has an incorrect headline. It should read, "Golf tournament officials share update on PGA Tour event coming to Wilmington." The PGA Championship is a separate event.
A PGA Tour championship golf tournament coming to Wilmington in 2017 is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy, tournament officials said at a news conference Thursday.
Usually held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, the Wells Fargo Championship is moving to Wilmington’s Eagle Point Golf Club, off Bald Eagle Lane, for one year only on May 1-7, 2017. Next year, the tournament will take place at Quail Hollow, returning to Charlotte in 2018 and 2019.
While the main purpose of Thursday's news conference at Eagle Point was to announce the opening of ticket sales, tournament officials also shared information about how the tournament will impact Wilmington and the region, including worldwide TV exposure, accommodations, parking and charitable contributions.The economic impact in dollars, according to a championship fact sheet provided by the tournament, is estimated to be between $40 million and $60 million for the Wilmington area.
"The reach of the golf tournament is far and wide," said Kym Hougham, executive director of the tournament, adding that scenes from Wilmington are expected to reach 1 billion households across 225 countries and territories outside the United States through international TV partners, in addition to U.S. network programming.
Referring to golf fans who want to watch the tournament in person, he said tickets are in high demand.
"We've had a lot of requests from a lot of people, and we wanted to get that process going. Tickets are going to be limited to make sure we make this a pleasurable experience for those who do buy tickets," Hougham said.
He said he expects that limit to be between 25,000 and 30,000 tickets per day.
In recent years, tourism and business leaders have said the Wilmington area has a shortage of hotel rooms, especially considering the number of tourists who visit throughout the year for beach vacations and events. Some of those leaders are expected to meet at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning to discuss lodging needs for the championship, said Frank Jones, board chairman of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority and general manager of Suburban Extended Stay Hotel. Tournament officials also plan to attend.
"We've never really had a tournament of that size in the area, so it's all going to be new to us," Jones said Thursday. "I know the [Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau] is looking more at the sports marketing area, and this will be kind of a test for us to see whether this area can handle large functions like that in the future."
Hougham said plans are in place for where the tournament's players, caddies and vendors will stay, as a result of working with local hotels. The timing of the event, which takes place before the influx of tourists who typically come to the Wilmington area starting with Memorial Day weekend each year, is expected to help with other lodging needs, he said.
"It's not on-season at that point, so I'm sure the accommodations are there," he said.
Hougham said tournament officials are working on where parking will be located, adding that one site that had been under consideration is now occupied by the Lowe's Home Improvement in Porters Neck. Among other sites that could potentially serve the parking needs of the tournament, two are for sale, but it's too far out from the start of the tournament to tell at this point, he said.
"If we can get the ones we want, it's going to be great," he said.
Parking and round-trip shuttle service from tournament-authorized lots will be free, according to a news release.
Champions for Education, a nonprofit organization, operates and manages the tournament, donating more than $18 million to local and regional charities since 2003. The charitable dollars from the 2017 tournament will remain in the Wilmington community, said Mac Everett, tournament chairman.
Tickets for the championship will go on sale Oct. 12, officials said. They range in price from $30 for a Practice Pack of three individual daily tickets for Monday through Wednesday to $165 for a seven-day admission Weekly Book and can be obtained online at wellsfargochampionship.com or by calling (800) 945-0777.
Golfer Rory McIlroy became the tournament's first multiple champion this year in Charlotte. Past champions include Vijay Singh, Tiger Woods and Anthony Kim.


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Imagine you are on your next dive and you see a turtle entangled in a fisher's net! We have seen it a couple of times. In this moment you want to be prepared with a robust and stainless steel knife. The knife is well protected by the robust cover. Some other details include:
- 5.8 inches of tempered stainless steel blade but 11 inches in total length; the Seac Cosmos dive knife can be easily attached to the supplied scabbard
- The Seac Cosmos' yellow handle guarantees excellent visibility of the object even underwater, for better handling and safety.
- Small steel handle butt, useful for producing noise - beating it on the tank- and attracting the attention of other divers
- The Seac Cosmos scabbard can be fastened to the arm or to the forearm thanks to the practical supplied straps
- The scabbard of the Seac Cosmos allows you to safely place the dive knife on both sides
Size: ca 28cm / 11 inch
Small steel handle butt, useful for producing noise and attracting the attention of other divers. The peculiar style of the handle allows excelet practicity and greater safety. The Seac Cosmos scabbard can be fastened to the arm or to the forearm thanks to the practical straps supplied. Warning! It is recommended to always rinse with fresh water and to dry well with fabric or absorbent paper both the knife and the scabbard separately after each dive, even if the knife was only worn and not used, since the scabbard is not watertight.
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