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If you follow the news, you’ve undoubtedly read about what happened yesterday in North Carolina. You’ve probably also heard about what took place in Washington, D.C., today. Weeks earlier, you heard about the goings-on in Florida. There’s this other debacle between a nighttime TV show and an airline. And partisanship is only about to get much worse.
What all these current events have in common: everyone’s got an opinion.
Opinions can be beautiful things. An opinion is the kid sister of a belief — and beliefs can either strengthen or shatter this world. Like Vaseline on a lens, talking heads and politics can sometimes fog up our vision.
What does not change the world
Wars of words
Hateful posts via social media
Poster boards without action behind them
An empty Kumbaya
An empty “why can’t we all just get along”
Politics in the name of argument
Writing — rants and inflammatory statements
Rushing to conclusions
Choosing your stance because someone told you to
Choosing your stance based on elephants and donkeys
What does change the world
Bridges of words
Thought-provoking and uplifting posts via social media
Thinking for yourself
Knowing when to close our mouths and bow our heads
Knowing when to open our mouths and choosing those words with care
Coming to conclusions slowly, after much thought
Tranquil sharing of ideas
Taking steps towards all getting along
Writing — planned, well-thought writing
Letting all that we do be done in love
Where you stand often carries less weight. Sometimes, how you stand matters more.

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Tropical delight: A Gold Coast home gets a prize-winning renovation
A stunning contemporary take on a traditional Hamptons look aligned with the overall house design, plus a ‘hidden’ pantry. Focus in this house is on the overall design of the kitchen and the Caesarstone benchtop.

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Remember jailbreaking your PS3 so it can play homebrew apps and pirated games? Neither do we. It’s been such a long time that we didn’t think we’d ever get a hack for the PS4. Until now, that is.
Homebrew developers have once again proven that no device is too tough for their prying hands. They have successfully hacked the PlayStation 4 for homebrew use. Their hacked PS4s can operate Linux, play homebrew apps, and even emulate old PS2 games.
However, there is a catch: only PS4s running the dated firmware 4.05 can use the exploit. For reference, current day PS4s now run on firmware 5.05. Sadly, firmware 4.06 (which was released in November 2016) already patched the security exploit.
Of course, the exploit’s biggest concern is piracy. As with every jailbreak out there, hackers have always found a way to crack games out of the market. While cracked games are slow to trickle in due to the lack of compatible machines, the exploit leaves the door open for more modern hacks in the future.
Perhaps, more interestingly, the hack reveals that the PS2 emulation is a system-level feature on the PS4. We’ve already known this to exist since Sony does offer PS2 Classics for sale on the PS Store. However, we now know that PS2 emulation should be possible with any game from the old console. Tests have already shown that the feature improves resolution and performance for sampled games. But as expected, some games will suffer from a lack of optimization, resulting in bugs and errors.
Due to the recency of the hack, it’s still too early to tell where homebrew development on the PS4 will ultimately go. Even rumors of a next-gen PS5 make this an interesting trend as it develops. Only time will tell if more updated hacks will make it to the mainstream.
NVIDIA launches the new RTX 2000 series
Promises movie-like quality for games
Throughout the years, video games have slowly edged closer to movie-like picture quality. As of late, cinematic video games — like The Last of Us — have begun their long renaissance. Now, NVIDIA has unveiled a new series of graphics cards that pushes that boundary even further.
The newly launched GeForce RTX 2000 series leaps miles apart from NVIDIA’s long-reigning GTX 1080 video card. Specifically, the series comes in three variants — the RTX 2070, RTX 2080, and RTX 2080 Ti.
Powered by the Turing architecture, the new series attempts to solve the industry’s problems. Most importantly, the RTX 2000 series highlights ray tracing, a feature missing from video cards before now.
Traditionally, video games have trouble rendering lighting. Usually, games fall into two categories: terribly drawn lighting which clashes haphazardly with stunning textures, or power-hungry graphics that tank your frames-per-second rate to single digits.
Ray tracing vastly improves how light interacts with surfaces. With the feature, the series brings professional-level graphics to a mass market. In terms of performance, the RTX 2000 cards promise six times the capabilities of the previous GTX 1080.
For starters, the RTX 2070 comes with 2304 CUDA cores and 8GB GDDR6 RAM. The midrange RTX 2080 offers 2944 CUDA cores and the same amount of RAM. Finally, the flagship RTX 2080 Ti boasts 4352 CUDA cores and 11GB GDDR6 RAM.
Already, the series promises support for upcoming games: Battlefield V, Metro Redux, Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Upon launch, the RTX 2070 retails for US$ 499. The midrange RTX 2080 sells for US$ 699. Finally, the RTX 2080 Ti sells for US$ 999. All three cards will also come with Founders Edition variants selling for US$ 599, US$ 799, and US$ 1,199, respectively. The series will officially launch on September 20.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S is the slimmest gaming laptop available today
But doesn’t compromise performance
Alongside the 17-inch ROG Scar II, ASUS has announced a new ROG device that they claim to be world’s slimmest gaming laptop. The ROG Zephyrus from last year was already thin by gaming laptop standards, but the new ROG Zephyrus S is 12 percent thinner with updated specs.
The ROG Zephyrus S (GX531) still has the look and feel of the original Zephyrus but it’s now only 14.95 to 15.75mm thick. Those numbers might not sound as sexy as other super-slim notebooks, but the Zephyrus S has desktop-grade gaming performance with either an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q or GTX 1060 GPU inside its chassis.
Powering the Zephyrus S is a six-core Intel Core i7-8750H processor with up to 16GB of DDR4 memory and storage option of up to a 512GB NVMe SSD.
The laptop’s display is a 15.6-inch 1080p panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 100 percent sRGB coverage. It’s definitely not the sharpest laptop display, but it’s one of the fastest for smooth gameplay. The display has a thin-bezel design as well, so the footprint of the laptop is just a bit bigger than your typical 14-inch notebook.
ASUS uses their Active Aerodynamic System (same as with other Zephyrus laptops) which opens a vent at the bottom of the laptop when the lid is lifted, and the vent stretches across the entire back of the body. This improves airflow by 22 percent over a conventional design as per ASUS.
Another distinct trait of the Zephyrus S is the keyboard. It’s still on the front of the device, which helps with cooling, but it might not be everybody’s cup of tea. The keys have 1.2mm of travel, N-key rollover, and RGB lighting via Aura Sync over four zones.
As for I/O, it has two USB-C ports (Gen1 and Gen2), two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, HDMI 2.0 at the back, and a headphone jack.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S (GX531) will become available starting September in the US and in October for the UK and Asia. Pricing starts at US$ 2,099 for the GTX 1060 model, while the higher-end GTX 1070 is priced at US$ 2,199.
ASUS’ new ROG Strix Scar II is world’s most compact 17-inch gaming laptop
Thanks to its super-slim bezels!
After going hands on with the ROG Strix Scar II and reviewing the Hero II in full, we wondered what else could be done to improve this second-generation lineup. Well, it looks like ASUS just gave us the answer.
Discreetly launched today, the new 17.3-inch ROG Strix Scar II (model name GL704) is the most compact gaming laptop of its kind, according to ASUS. It’s basically a supersized variant of the already-available 15.6-inch version but with an even badder screen.
It may be worth the wait, because the color-accurate 17.3-inch 1080p display is able to fit into a chassis designed for 15.7-inch panels, effectively providing it a width of less than 400mm thanks to the slim bezels.
The wide keyboard and Aura Sync RGB lighting make a return, along with the fast 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time of the display.
In terms of specs, it can go up to an Intel Core i7-8750H processor with 16GB of memory and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics chip. A 256GB SSD plus 1TB SSHD combo maintains the speed and fluidity of the system.
It’ll be available by the end of September in official ROG stores. Pricing begins at US$ 1,699.
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In Secrets of the Wine Whisperer by Jerry Greenfield, the author and his wife are initiated into the joys of wine tasting through a chance encounter. Soon, their lives are turned upside-down as they discover the secret, multi-faceted world of the wine aficionado, exploring vintages that range from the legendary First Growth wines of Bordeaux to cult wines so rare than there are long waiting lists for the privilege of even obtaining a bottle. Their progression into wine circles is chronicled through a loose timeline, but different chapters also deal with different aspects of wine culture. You will learn, for instance, that there are special tools that can be employed to train and develop the olfactory ability of a wine lover, and be introduced to the clout of authorities like the publication 'Wine Spectator,' as well as the fierce rivalry between top critics and their supporters. You will find out how a good rating can appreciate the value of a vintage and share in the heady experience of a big league wine tasting.
A wine geek will most likely recognize large chunks of himself in the author's narrative and may remember facing similar challenges, such as the need to allocate suitable spaces for a growing collection and other assorted life style changes brought on by an obsession with wine. The book can also be considered a valuable source of information for anyone wanting to learn a little more about the hobby of wine collecting. There are, for instance, several chapters dedicated to cork and another section discusses how the shape of a wine glass might influence the taste experience. Secrets of the Wine Whisperer by Jerry Greenfield is recommended for serious wine lovers, as well as anyone wanting to learn more about the continuing allure of a beverage that dates back to ancient times.

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Aqra dan l-artiklu bil-Malti.
The private developers of public property in Little Armier – known as Baia Beach – are contesting a decision taken by the Superintendent of Cultural Heritage, which objected to their proposal to turn the roof of their lido into an outdoor restaurant.
After reviewing their development application, the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage (SCH) told the Planning Authority that turning the lido’s roof into a restaurant was unacceptable, as it would negatively impact a nearby Knights-era redoubt.
“The proposed development would result in further clutter and massing encroaching onto the scheduled Torri ta’ l-Armier redoubt. This office notes that the proposed development is not acceptable in principle, as it will result in a negative visual impact on the scheduled redoubt, as well as its context and its visual connection with the sea. Furthermore, this office reiterates that it is not in favour of further clutter in such a sensitive area.”
However, the businessman behind this project, Jonathan Mangion, the CEO of pharmaceutical importers A.M Mangion, reacted negatively, telling the cultural heritage authority that he would not change anything in his plans.
Through his architect Wayne Scerri, he argued that his proposal should be allowed as he claimed the same government watchdog had done with other similar developments.
“Nearly all renowned hotels and restaurants in Valletta and some instances Sliema, Mdina and Birgu all overlook scheduled buildings of much more monumental and historical value and still utilise their roof space for guests,” Scerri wrote in a letter to the SCH.
Accusing the heritage watchdog of double standards, Scerri wrote that Mangion’s development proposal should be retained “in the same way SCH overlooked the recreational use of the overlying rooms above the redoubt during the summer recess, and even more blatantly closed an eye to the ironic erected structure over such redoubt.”
To sustain his case of double standards, Mangion attached a picture of what he claims the SCH has overlooked at the mentioned redoubt.
Research by The Shift shows no development was approved at the Torri ta’ l-Armier redoubt, just behind the proposed Baia Beach development, and the only application was to replace a dangerous roof in 2017.
Structures appearing on the roof of the redoubt in the picture supplied by Mangion do not appear to have a permit, but the Planning Authority issued no enforcement order.
Long controversy and abuse of public property
Baia Beach is owned by the Lands Authority and was leased through a 50-year concession in 2005. The original owner of the concession is not publicly known, as the government redacted the contract when it published it in parliament.
While The Shift is informed that it has changed hands, ending up in Jonathan Mangion’s portfolio a few years ago, the latter refuses to reply to questions on how he acquired it and from whom.
According to the law, such concessions cannot be transferred except with the government’s consent.
In 2022, a new entrepreneur, Dominic Micallef Jr, who owns the Aria nightclub in San Gwann, boasted on social media that he had acquired Baia Beach Lido, which he would turn into Malta’s first Buddha Bar Lido.
Renovation works on the Armier venue commenced but were suddenly abandoned mid-way through. The Planning Authority later issued a stop and enforcement order noting that none of the works were covered by a permit.
Later, Jonathan Mangion, who refused to entertain questions by The Shift on whether he had transferred the concession to Micallef, applied to sanction the illegal works carried out by Micallef and develop the venue further.
So far, the Planning Authority has not yet issued its recommendation, and the application remains pending.

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The National Science Teachers Association is a great source for free materials and lesson ideas for the classroom. Updated regularly, the NSTA website provides a wealth of interesting activities, graphics, booklets, and more for all ages!
The most recent resources listed include an activity that will teach students in grades 6-8 about the impact of wildfires. Through the use of video and a variety of other materials, students will learn to use online maps and data tools to identify regions that are prone to fires and discover why wildfires are hard to stop. Definitely, a relevant topic that unfortunately won’t be going away anytime soon.
For younger students, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides a free booklet to download filled with activities to get kids interested in fishing. Students will learn about aquatic habitats, how to protect native species and fishing safety.
From Earth science to investigations taking place in space, there are activities and materials for any topic for any grade. Check out the hundreds of resources and ideas to supplement your science curriculum today at: https://www.nsta.org/publications/freebies.aspx.


YouTube TV is adding Discovery channels to its package, but it will come with a price hike for all new and existing subscribers.
Whether you wanted it or not, the Discovery Channel network is coming to your YouTube TV subscription and you will start paying more for your service. The new channels (the Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Travel Channel and MotorTrend) are available since today to YouTube TV subscribers. The price hike for existing subscribers, however, will start on May 13th when your monthly bill will go up to $50 per month.
YouTube TV only offers one package, so unfortunately, there will be no way to get out of the new channel line-up and monthly rate. YouTube claims that these channels were a frequent request from customers.
YouTube TV is still a better offer than most cable or other Internet TV streaming companies. With its simple interface, high reliability and unlimited DVR, the service is still a guaranteed win. But users are now growing wary of consecutive price hikes and this could drive a large number of them to unsubscribe.
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Welcome to the blog!
My name is Chaz, and I write boring blog posts. Most of my posts are my random thoughts about the books I read, and I call them reviews. I created this blog to force myself to get writing practice and hopefully meet some cool people on the way. I have a boring supervisor job, go to the gym, play video games, and eat way too much pizza.

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Bloomberg L.P. may have conquered the financial world, but in the fashion world, it’s pretty much a nobody. It’s trying to change that, though. In February, its Bloomberg Markets, the monthly business magazine sent to its wealthy, mostly male subscribers of the Bloomberg terminal, launched Bloomberg Pursuits, a luxury lifestyle spinoff.
The issue sold 30 pages including Brioni and Zegna—in the dead of January, no less. That convinced Markets publisher Michael Dukmejian that he should double the frequency of Pursuits to four issues in 2013 (something he said is a near certainty) while making a big push into fashion advertising. "We’ve always done well with luxury cars, private jets, first-class business travel," Dukmejian said. "This is just a natural outgrowth."
Convincing the fashion world of that will take some work, however. So Dukmejian brought on former Harper’s Bazaar ad director Renee Moskowitz to get Markets in the door with fashion accounts. “Three months ago, we had no relationship with the fashion category,” Dukmejian said of Moskowitz. “She’s been able to get us in to see some of the fashion accounts.” On June 19, Markets will host a luncheon for prospective clients, with Norm Pearlstine, Bloomberg’s chief content officer, in attendance.
Advertisers want the chance to interact with readers in person, too, so this year, Markets will host two off-site events where advertisers can showcase their wares in front of readers, one a Macau gambling-themed extravaganza in lower Manhattan and the other a bespoke luxury-themed event. Watch out, GQ.


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New work: “What Are the Wild Waves Saying,” an exhibition of 14 photographs by Susannah Ray ’94 with audio by Jen Poyant
Location and dates: Bonni Benrubi Gallery, 41 East 57 Street, New York City, July 18-Sept. 7.
The artist: Ray, who lives in Rockaway Beach, Queens, N.Y., began photographing landscapes as a student at Princeton. Later, she began to see landscape photography “as a kind of geography, a visual rendering of the complicated nexus of geology, history, and ideology.” Ray collaborated with Poyant, a fellow Rockaway resident and WNYC senior producer, on “What Are the Wild Waves Saying.”
The exhibition: Last fall, Hurricane Sandy devastated the Rockaways. Ray and Poyant worked together in documenting the experiences of individuals, the aftermath of the storm, and the recovery process. The images and audio score explore the effects Sandy had on the residents and the environment. “People told tales of survival, digging out, rebuilding, and hoping for things to get back to normal. Each person’s story reflects a long history of settlement along the peninsula, from the close-knit Breezy Point community on the west end all the way to Far Rockaway on the east. The floodwaters united the disparate populations of the peninsula through shared trauma and struggle, yet as they receded and the clean-up dragged on, longstanding differences resurfaced,” according to a press release.


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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Two U.S. Navy warships escorted a reflagged Kuwaiti tanker unscathed through the Persian Gulf Saturday despite the danger of mines.
A Kuwaiti official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the 46,723- ton Gas Prince, flying the American flag, sailed out of Kuwait`s Al Ahmadi oil terminal in the northern gulf and entered international waters, where it was met by the two U.S. Navy warships for the 600-mile voyage out of the waterway. Left behind was the oil tanker Bridgeton, which was damaged by an underwater mine about 120 miles short of the Kuwaiti port.
Although the U.S. Coast Guard has approved its seaworthiness, the 401,382-ton Bridgeton was still to be loaded and Navy officers said they could give no firm date for its departure.
Rear Adm. Harold Bernsen, commander of the U.S. Mideast force that has been assigned escort duty for the Kuwaiti tankers, told reporters that no mines were sighted during the Gas Prince`s passage through the danger zone.
``The threat was high, but there are lots of ways of dealing with a threat,`` he said. Bernsen said he was confident the threat to the ships on the return trip through the gulf had been ``minimized,`` but refused to say what special tactics or measures were being used.
Accompanying the Gas Prince on the 550-mile return trip to the Strait of Hormuz, the outlet from the gulf into the Arabian Sea, were the missile destroyer Kidd and the missile frigate Crommelin, both of which had served as escorts on the voyage to Kuwait.
Bernsen said that on the first trip, ``we were in a deterrent mode,``
with officers confident that the warships` capabilities and the U.S. flag were ``sufficient to preclude any attack.``
``When the Bridgeton hit a mine, that all changed,`` Bernsen said.
``We`re not in a deterrent mode any more. We`re in a mode where we say that anybody can do anything to you at any time. . . . (We) are a good deal more suspicious now. I would say that we are in an expectant mode.``
Bernsen said this did not mean the crew had ``itchy trigger fingers,``
but that ``you have to be a little bit more cautious. Tactics must be carefully guarded, much must remain secret.
``You can`t let the other guy know how we`re going to beat him, and as a result these folks (the Iranians) are likely to find it a little more difficult. It won`t be quite the same.``
The Kuwaiti oil official who disclosed the surprise departure of the Gas Prince said the decision to send the vessel on its return trip out of the gulf was purely commercial, adding that customers in Japan were waiting for its 40,000-ton cargo of liquefied propane and butane.
The official said the Kuwaiti government weighed the danger to the Gas Prince and decided the return voyage out of the gulf Saturday was worth the risk.
The convoy was reported moving at about 16 knots and was expected to sail through the southern gulf`s Strait of Hormuz and into the Arabian Sea by Monday, the sources said.
The sources added that a mine explosion against the Gas Prince could have been highly dangerous, threatening to ignite its volatile cargo of liquefied gas.
``If that happenes, you`ll feel the heat of that blast all across the gulf,`` one shipping source said.
A Navy team has been searching for mines in the narrow deep-water channel near Iran`s Al Farsiyah island where the Bridgeton was hit.
There had been speculation that the departure of both the Gas Prince and the Bridgeton would be delayed until the U.S. could bring more mine-sweeping equipment to the gulf. Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger last week ordered eight specially equipped Navy Sea Stallion helicopters sent from the U.S. to help carry out that task, but they are not expected to reach the region for several weeks.
Though Iran has not claimed responsibility for the mining of the Bridgeton, U.S. officials believe the explosion is part of an Iranian strategy of untraceable harassment of the escort convoy to prove that the U.S. Navy is not capable of providing proper protection for Kuwaiti shipping.
The U.S. has encountered strong resistance in its effort to enlist allies in the gulf mine-sweeping operation.
In Rome, the Italian Defense Ministry said Saturday it was turning down a U.S. request to send mine sweepers to the gulf.
On Friday, Britain said it would not comply with a U.S. request to send mine sweepers into the gulf to help keep shipping lanes mine-free.
In Washington on Saturday, however, a Reagan administration official told United Press International that Britain had privately informed the White House that it does not view its announcement as a flat rejection of the request.
Earlier last week, France, West Germany and the Netherlands turned down similar U.S. requests for assistance.
Both Britain and France already maintain a naval presence in the Persian Gulf and have been quietly escorting their merchant flagships through the waterway for the past year.
The Bridgeton and the smaller Gas Prince were the first of 11 Kuwaiti tankers to be reregistered in the United States to make them eligible for U.S. Navy protection in the gulf, where attacks by Iraq and and Iran have damaged 331 ships since 1981.
The Bridgeton`s loading was set back a week as a result of the mine blast that blew a large hole in its bottom and damaged four tanks.


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Overnight White Water Rafting on the Paquare River!This was what we had been waiting for! I was really looking forward to this. We went with Exploradores Outdoors, a tour group that doubles as onward transportation to the next city when you are done with your rafting trip. We had our pickup in San Jose, so first we took the bus from Manuel Antonio to San Jose, which was really easy. We spent a nice afternoon in SJ, walked around a bit, then hit the sack early for our 6am pickup for RAFTING!
|This was in San Jose- I fit right in! ;-)|
|Here's a typical meal in Costa Rica- rice, beans, chicken, veggies and fried plantains. Served on a banana leaf.|
SIDE NOTE: How to get from Manuel Antonio to San Jose.
Taking the bus to San Jose from Manuel Antonio is pretty easy. You should buy your tickets ahead of time, and you can only buy them from the bus station in Quepos. From anywhere along the road to MA, take the bus (630 colones) to the end of the line in Quepos and buy your tickets (4675 colones) right there at the bus station. Use Tracopa Direct. Direct is a little more expensive, but worth the money since you won't be stopping in every little town on the way. We did this on a free day, and spend some time exploring Quepos. There wasn't much there. We got some ice cream that was kind of weird. Meh. On the day we left, the bus was about 45 minutes late. We met a guy who said he had missed the previous two buses because he didn't know where they were picking up from - so we asked around and found out they were picking up from out in the parking lot. Bottom line: ask someone! Double check. And if something seems fishy, ask someone else. END SIDE NOTE...
This was our boat! There was only 5 people in our boat, plus our safety kayaker, in that cute little tiny looks-like-a-bug kayak behind Oz. The safety kayaker scouts the route ahead and charts the way for our guide. Our guide then shouts directions at us and we are trained in how to follow his directions- Left forward! Stop! Right back! etc. He said our safety kayaker was one of the best in Costa Rica, and I could believe it! he did tricks like balancing on one end of the kayak, surfing a wave, and totally flipping the whole thing upside-down. They were both really good guides.
The other couple were Canadian, and having a nice vacation from the snow. It was really chill having the whole resort all to ourselves.
|Here's our little hut|
No windows, those are screens!
The room is totally open to the air and jungle sounds, and always the roar of the river below.
By night, our guides turned into chefs, and whipped up a gourmet meal. This dinner was both chicken AND fish, rice and steamed veggies with mushroom gravy. There was also plenty of beer and wine. All included! What an amazing experience. They also served up lunch when we got there, and breakfast the next day.
Here's the kitchen/lounge area. From this deck there were multitudes of butterflies, birds, and especially hummingbirds! The birds were having a great time playing in the trees. And at night, fireflies!
The next day was filled with a lot more rafting, and we met up with a group that was doing a day trip. Lunch was a pit stop on the side of the river, where we got to socialize with other rafters. There was a cool spot on the river where a hot river flowed into the Paquare. Our guide maneuvered us over and we got to enjoy the warm water on our feet. The water in the Paquare wasn't really cold, it just wasn't really warm. We had kind of a cloudy day, so we weren't as warm as we could be. In fact, it poured buckets when we first arrived at the resort, and instead of going on the waterfall hike we all just took a nap! It was so soothing to sleep under the rain. We saw a bunch of waterfalls the next day, and it didn't rain the next day. We were thankful the rain stopped, because they said if the river gets too high they don't raft, it can be too dangerous.
I don't have any pictures from the actual rafting because all we had were our iPhones, which were safely in the van along with our clothes, not on the boat with us! All I can say is the river was beautiful. Iconic jungle rafting, with toucans flying overhead, waterfalls spilling over from high cliffs, and people have a great time. If you like adventure and you don't mind getting wet, I highly recommend it!

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text: Ascorbic acid (AsA) is one of the most important and abundantly occurring water-soluble antioxidants in plants. In order to assess whether exogenous application of AsA through the growing medium could modulate the antioxidant activities of red cabbage cotyledons in copper tolerance, a hydroponic experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions. Seedlings subjected to 0 and 100 mu M CuSO4 solution were supplemented with 0 and 100 mg L-1 AsA for 10 days. Changes in the levels of several important parameters associated with oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymes were measured. The effect of treatment with 100 mg L-1 AsA alleviated the inhibitory effects of Cu on antioxidant enzyme activities. The levels of the Cu-induced accumulation of active oxygen species, peroxidase activity and lipid peroxidation in seedlings treated with AsA were lower than in untreated seedlings. In addition, exogenous application of AsA increased endogenous level of AsA which had a protective effect on growth, pigment content and enzyme activities of red cabbage against Cu-induced oxidative stress. The data suggest that exogenous application of AsA may protect cells against oxidative damage and Cu toxicity.

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|A survey of arsenic species in Chinese seafood|Li, W.; Wei, C.; Zhang, C.; Van Hulle, M.; Cornelis, R.; Zhang, X. (2003). A survey of arsenic species in Chinese seafood. Food Chem. Toxicol. 41(8): 1103-1110. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0278-6915(03)00063-2
In: Food and Chemical Toxicology. Elsevier: Oxford; New York. ISSN 0278-6915; e-ISSN 1873-6351
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- Van Hulle, M.
- Cornelis, R.
- Zhang, X.
In the present report, thirty different types of Chinese edible seafood, including brown algae, red algae, fish, crab, shrimp, mussels, oysters, and clams, which are very popular foodstuffs in the Chinese kitchen, were examined for their total content of As as well as its different species. Total arsenic concentration in algae samples was 1.7–38.7 µg/g (dry weight), and 0.086–7.54 µg/g in fish and shellfish (wet weight), respectively. The arsenic species in seafood extracts were determined by using anion and cation exchange high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS). Arsenosugars were detected in all of the extracted algae samples (1.5–33.8 µg/g dry weight) and fish samples (0.018–0.78 µg/g wet weight). Arsenobetaine was detected in all of the extracted fish and shellfish samples (0.025–6.604 µg/g wet weight). In contrast, inorganic arsenic in fish and shellfish samples occurred at levels below 2% of the total arsenic. No inorganic arsenic was detected in the algae samples. This study provides information about the distribution pattern of arsenic species in seafood products. Since the major share of arsenic components in seafood is organic arsenic with a low toxicity, we can conclude that arsenic in seafood does not pose any risk to human health.

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Fun fun fun live band. Of course they would come out with a song called "She's a Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas". I would kinda be bummed if they put out anything else but a Christmas song with a crazy premise.


Knott County officials make moves to end partial government shutdown
he end to the partial government shutdown is now hopefully in sight. Monday night the Knott County Fiscal Court voted in taking steps to balance the budget.
On Monday's agenda, there were two taxes that had a second reading, one of those passed.
There was a 2% occupation tax and a 4% insurance license fee, the occupation tax did not pass but Judge Executive Jeff Dobson says they can make it work. The tax was previously at 8%.
"I feel confident that we can make this work," said Dobson. "A lot of outstanding debt came in that we had to pay and a lot of long term debt that we've acquired."
Dobson says the county is trying to pay off nearly $12 million in debt that has built up over the last decade.
He went on to say that nearly one-third of that came in the last couple of years. In the meantime, the county will continue to operate the way it has in the last couple of months.
"We made every cut that we could possibly make to to make ends meet," Dobson added.
In February, we told you about the struggles the county is facing in various areas. The road department is operating on a
Dobson says he is against increasing the taxes, but this would have been much worse later this year if they were not able to take steps to balance the budget.
"Property taxes were gonna increase 16% to 18% in order to cover the Sportsplex bond payment and I felt that would have been a lot more of a burden to people than this was," Dobson said.
He added that the funds will not come from what they passed until Oct. 3, in the meantime, the government will remain in a partial shutdown.


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Immigration-related Issues Employers (And Employees) Should Look Out for Before a Layoff or Reduction in Force
2022 is concluding with significant economic uncertainty, principally illustrated by a series of announcements by major employers of layoffs and other reductions in force. It remains to be seen whether these corporate events reflect an economic downturn in 2023 or merely workforce realignment measures that were postponed as a result of the COVID pandemic. This article provides practical considerations and tips for employers whose foreign talent workforce are impacted by these corporate events.
Layoffs and other downsizing measures raise immigration-related obligations and considerations for employers. Employers who sponsor nonimmigrant visas and/or green cards for their employees must consider the impacts of layoffs on foreign national employees, compliance, and the company’s immigration and mobility program overall. Importantly, these corporate events also have significant impacts on the lives of foreign nationals working temporarily in the United States.
Recognizing these broad impacts, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published guidance to foreign national workers who have been or will be affected by voluntary or involuntary employment termination. Below we highlight some of the key impacts of layoffs on employers’ immigration and mobility programs.
Nonimmigrant Visa Sponsorship
Each nonimmigrant (temporary work) visa category comes with its own set of obligations for sponsorship of foreign national employees. Certain obligations are unique to specific visa categories, where other obligations may overlap across several categories. Many of the obligations related to H-1B sponsorship, for instance, also apply to the E-3 and H-1B1 visa categories. When considering layoffs or other reduction-in-force measures, employers should examine the universe of employees impacted to ensure they comply with all relevant immigration laws. We provide below just one example of the obligations that employers must consider if they employ workers in the H-1B category.
Obligations Arising from Sponsorship of H-1B Visa Holders
One of the most common employment-based nonimmigrant visas is the H-1B visa. The H-1B visa category allows for employers to sponsor foreign national professionals, or those who possess at least a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in a field directly related to their profession. Notably, employers terminating H-1B employees are required under [8 CFR § 214.2(h)] to:
- Provide written notice of the termination to the employee;
- Provide written notice of the termination to USCIS;
- Withdraw the labor condition application (LCA) with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) (when possible); and
- Offer to pay the cost of reasonable transportation to the employee’s country of last residence.
If an employer fails to comply with these requirements, the company risks certain monetary penalties, including costs related to back wages, transportation costs, or other fines. Thus, employers should ensure their immigration policies are updated to reflect their current approach and:
- Identify who is employed in H-1B status and work with outside counsel to notify USCIS and DOL of their last date of employment;
- Budget for the need to potentially pay for return transportation; and
- Consider providing guidance, or access to outside counsel, to foreign national employees relating to their obligations to find a new employer, change status, and/or depart the United States within 60 days of their last date of employment, or the end date of their nonimmigrant status, whichever is
This last point is key. Considering the corporate culture, companies should memorialize their approach on these issues and ensure their approach is reflected in their immigration and mobility policies. This proactively ensures the company avoids potential complaints that similarly situated employees are being treated dissimilarly.
Effective Date of Termination and Maintenance of Status Issues Resulting from Layoffs
Employees working on an employer-sponsored visa (e.g., E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, and TN) must work pursuant to the terms of their employment to maintain their immigration status in the United States. Upon termination, an individual in these categories may remain in the United States for 60 days or until their current nonimmigrant status expires—whichever is sooner. By the end of that period, they either need to identify and be sponsored by a new employer, change to another temporary visa status, or depart the United States.
In addition to immigration-related considerations, these strategies should also be informed by other employment law obligations such as the notification requirements imposed by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Training (WARN) Act. In terms of immigration-related considerations, however, the effective date of termination for work sponsorship will depend on how employers choose to structure their layoffs. And this date will impact when a foreign national is required to leave the United States, should they be unable to or choose not to change status or find a new employer.
In light of the impacts on foreign workers, many employers choose to structure layoffs in a scheduled fashion. For example, employers may choose to first give notice and ask employees to cease work, while still paying their salary. This structure provides foreign nationals with a larger buffer period for changing status or finding new employment.
As the regulations and guidance related to this issue can be complex, employers should seek counsel to determine the impact of the layoffs on their foreign workforce and whether varying layoff strategies could result in improved sponsorship conditions for employees following their departure from the company. Similarly, employees should seek their own private counsel to determine the impact to their overall immigration status, including any maintenance of status issues or whether subsequent filings are needed.
Wage Reductions and Furloughs for Sponsored Employees
Employers who are considering wage reductions and/or furloughs must also be aware of their compliance obligations that result from sponsoring foreign national employees.
DOL regulations, for example, require employers to pay the wages listed in the LCA for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 employees for the entire period covered by the LCA. As a result, an employer is not permitted to reduce the salary of those employees below what is listed in the LCA, without securing the approval of an amended petition from USCIS. Until the amendment is filed, the employer is still obligated to pay that employee pursuant to the wages listed in the LCA. See 20 CFR § 655.731 (c)(7)(i).
Violations of these obligations can come with steep penalties, including payment of back wages, reimbursement of fringe benefits, and even civil money penalties. In addition, failure to comply can result in debarment from DOL’s immigration program, prohibiting employers from obtaining any new nonimmigrant or permanent program foreign workers for one to three years.
Employers can take action now to mitigate potential risk. Before implementing broad wage reductions and/or furloughs, employers should:
- Identify the population of their workforce that are work-sponsored visa holders;
- Map out the obligations that arise as a result of employing these visa holders; and
- Ensure their workforce realignment measures do not conflict with these obligations.
Although these proactive steps can be time consuming, employers that closely track their work-sponsored workforce save future time and effort. Consulting with immigration counsel can further ensure that these processes are efficient and effective.
Impacts to the Green Card Process
When it comes to permanent employment sponsorship, employers should consider not only the impacts on their foreign national employees but also the obligations that arise from broad layoffs and their opportunities to sponsor newly hired employees who are the beneficiary of the green card process with their former employer.
Employer Obligations During the Green Card Process
DOL regulations require employers who wish to sponsor certain employment-based green cards to conduct a labor market test, known as the PERM process. Importantly, the regulations require that if there has been a layoff within the 6 months preceding the filing of a PERM application in the “intended area of employment,” an employer must (1) notify all potentially qualified laid off employees of the job opportunity related to the PERM application, and (2) document that notification. 20 C.F.R. § 656.17(k)(1). Potentially qualified laid-off employees are those that were laid off from any occupation that requires workers to perform a majority of the essential duties involved in the PERM-related occupation.
Additionally, compliant employers that recognize the layoffs on PERM applications and abide by the obligations discussed above often see that their responses may trigger audits by DOL that request cumbersome amounts of documentation to evidence the employer’s compliance. These audits request documentation of the full recruitment process, screening results for applications received for the PERM-related position, and an abundance of information describing how the employer determined that no U.S. workers were qualified for the position in addition to evidence related to the employer’s obligation to notify and consider potentially qualified laid-off U.S. workers.
As such, even compliant employers who experience layoffs can delay their employees’ green card processes by as long as 12 months. On November 11, 2022, DOL announced it was reviewing responses to PERM audits, on average, at a pace of 368 days. This means that employees relying on a timely green card process for continued work authorization could be in jeopardy of falling out of status as a result of layoffs even if those layoffs did not impact their position directly.
Impacts on Laid Off Employees’ Green Card Processes and Opportunities for Attracting Impacted Workers
Layoffs can have a deep impact on employees who are beneficiaries of an ongoing green card process. For example, these employees will need to re-start the PERM process with another employer, especially if their PERM application was not filed (and approved) prior to the layoff. Because the PERM process can be time consuming and costs employers thousands of dollars, finding new green card sponsorship can be difficult, particularly when the employee is running short on available nonimmigrant status. This is another opportunity for employers to consider how layoffs are structured, especially if timing can impact a foreign national’s overall green card application and ability to extend nonimmigrant status.
Layoffs therefore also present opportunities for other employers to attract and retain top-tier talent. Employers should consider ways to leverage a potential employee’s previously approved Form I-140 immigrant petition (I-140) to create long-term employment strategies. However, when recruiting and onboarding employees who are the beneficiary of a previously approved I-140, employers should consider several factors:
- Whether the I-140 has been withdrawn by the former employer;
- If withdrawn, whether the withdrawal took place more than 180 days after approval;
- Whether the employee previously filed for adjustment of status (green card application) with their former employer; and
- If filed, whether the application has been pending for more than 180 days.
Depending on the answers to these considerations, employees may be able to either leverage their prior green card process to extend their nonimmigrant status with a new employer or even maintain the benefits of their previous employer’s adjustment of status application to adjust their status to lawful permanent resident.
Strategies for Employers to Stand Out and Attract Top Talent
Taking steps to be thoughtful about the impacts of layoffs on foreign workers, and creating strategies that reduce those impacts, can set a company apart in their industry.
Layoffs may be unavoidable. But they can be implemented in a way that provides the best opportunity for foreign workers to find alternative arrangements and that attempts to attract top talent considering new employment with employers who will support work visa sponsorship. Employers who are experiencing necessary layoffs may consider:
- Providing extended notice in advance of layoffs to provide affected employees with a longer period of time to find alternative employment.
- Advising foreign national workers affected by layoffs that they should reach out to personal immigration counsel in advance of the layoff to ensure their status is protected.
- Timing layoffs of green-card-sponsored employees in a way that allow those workers to take advantage of portability eligibility to lessen the immigration impacts of those layoffs.
Taking steps to lessen the impacts on affected employees can reinforce the company’s perception in the market as a desirable workplace. This becomes important when employers begin looking to increase their workforces again once economic circumstances change.
Further, as a result of the recent significant layoffs across industries, the talent pool in the available labor force has been reinvigorated. This presents an opportunity for employers seeking to strengthen their bench with new skills that were previously scarce in the market. This is particularly true given the White House’s recent initiatives to facilitate the influx of STEM talent in the United States.
This year, for example, both the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security announced new initiatives to drive STEM talent into the country by creating the Early Career STEM Research Initiative, increasing the number of fields included in the STEM Option Practical Training program for F-1 students, broadening the list of acceptable evidence of O-1 extraordinary ability workers, and prioritizing national interest waiver petitions for individuals working in STEM fields.
Employers can take advantage of this influx of new talent by updating onboarding policies to illustrate their need for these skills and their support for workers who may have these skills. These strategies may include:
- Aligning workforce needs with the in-demand fields of workers impacted by recent layoffs;
- Prioritizing onboarding benefits for individuals that possess these in-demand skills; and
- Very early in their tenure with the company, offering green card sponsorship for foreign national workers.
Given the effects of layoffs on the foreign national workers, day-one green card sponsorship in particular is a clear signal that an employer is focused on supporting their employees and their families.
Quarles Law Clerk Nicholas Lowrey is a contributing author.
Employers that would like to take advantage of this opportunity or assess their compliance activities may reach out to the Quarles team to discuss immigration strategies for navigating uncertain economic circumstances at:
Timothy D'Arduini: (202) 780-2641 / email@example.com
Lynn O’Brien: (202) 372-9530 / firstname.lastname@example.org
Andrew Kuntz: (202) 780-2638 / email@example.com

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Roco appear to be back with a bang this year and have announced several new items including several starter sets with the MultiMaus.
After the events of the last couple of years Roco appear to be expanding their range to what it was prior to the collapse. Their website has been updated with the new range and there are many new items which are sure to be popular with Continental modellers. In addition to German and Austrian there are also Belgian, Dutch, Spanish, Polish, Czech, and many others. It is interesting that they have produced so many locos for other countries. This is what I thought Hornby were going to do when they bought all those European companies.
Some of the new items are shown below.
K.Pev G10 This has the advantage over the Trix model released last year of accepting an 8 pin decoder instead of a 21. It is also cheaper.
DB Class 50
SNCF Electric loco BB 9200
RENFE Diesel D333
MAV Diesel M62
SNCF TEE DMU RGP
SBB TEE DMU RAm This is also being released by Trix this year. So it will be interesting to see the price difference.
BR03.10 This was released last year in blue and is now being offered in more traditional black.
Some excellent value start sets with highly acclaimed Multi Mouse.
Digital starter set VT 11.5 TEE
Digital starter set SBB
Digital starter set Ft „Roland"
There are many other new items in addittion. I am seriously thinking about the SBB Croc starter set as I get a Croc and a MultiMouse as part of the set. Looks like Roco are well back in the game.


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Roads in the Wilderness : Conflict in canyon country
Salt Lake City, UT
University of Utah Press
The canyon country of southern Utah and northern Arizona--a celebrated desert of rock and sand punctuated by gorges and mesas--is a region hotly contested among vying and disparate interests, from industrial developers to wilderness preservation advocates. Roads are central to the conflicts raging in an area perceived as one of the last large roadless places in the continental United States. The canyon country in fact contains an extensive network of dirt trails and roads, many originally constructed under the authority of a one-sentence statute in an 1866 mining law, later known as R.S. 2477. While well-groomed and paved roads came to signify the industrialization of the modern age, twentieth century conservationists have regarded roads as intrusive human imprints on the nation's wild lands. Roads connect rural communities, spur economic growth, and in some cases blend harmoniously into the landscape, but they also fracture and divide, disturb wildlife and habitat, facilitate industrial development, and spoil wilderness. Rogers reflects on the meaning of roads amid environmental conflicts that continue to grip the canyon country. Transporting readers from road controversies like the infamous Burr Trail battle to the contentious web of roads in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to off-roading in Arch Canyon, Rogers demonstrates how the conflicts are deeply rooted in history and culture. The first permanent Anglo-American settlers in the region were Mormon pioneers and current views about land and resource use in southern Utah often derive from stories about how those pioneer ancestors defied wilderness to found their communities in the desert. "Roads in the Wilderness "will be of interest to environmentalists, historians, and those who live in the American West, challenging readers to think about the canyon country and the stories embedded in the land.


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Ceilings have been experiencing a bit of a renaissance over the past few decades. We’re trading tired popcorn and stained drop ceilings for focal points that express our personal styles. When we decide to do something spectacular, we turn to historical ceilings. The kind we made when buildings were crafted, rather than slapped together. Unfortunately, the decision can get overwhelming quickly.
There are many types of ceiling designs to choose from. Each offers something different. Before choosing the first cool option you come across, make sure you know what’s out there. There’s a good chance you’ve never even seen your dream ceiling yet. Let’s look at some of the designs that are standing the test of time. Those that are feeling as timeless today as they ever were.
A Bit About Ceilings
It’s an oddity that ceilings ever became so boring in the first place. The entire purpose of the ceiling is for aesthetics, as they serve no structural purpose. Ceilings are put there to hide the joists, pipes, and wires above. People throughout the ages have used this space as an outlet for creative expression.
Throughout the late twentieth century, though, things changed. Mass production made it simpler to slap up uninspired ceilings. Drywall with a little texture and cheap drop ceilings became the norm. After decades dealing with dull ceilings, things are finally starting to turn around. We are once again using this space to create dramatic visual appeal for our rooms. Let’s look at some classic and contemporary types of ceiling designs that are sure to impress.
Popular Types of Ceiling Designs
When we start our search for new residential or commercial ceilings, we find there are a lot of interesting options. Many types of ceiling designs work equally well in commercial and residential spaces, so narrowing it down can be tough. Before you start, it’s good to know what types you’ve got in mind.
Tried and true classic designs always go over well. Classic ceiling designs add a touch of class to any room, and most reputable contractors know how to install them. These types of ceiling designs can also be used to equally great effect in both commercial and residential settings. Let’s look at some design styles that never get old.
Coffered ceilings follow a similar structure to that of drop ceilings. Instead of a t-grid made of metal and wires, the grid is formed with wood beams that criss-cross the ceiling. It’s a classic look that offers as much functionally as it does aesthetically.
You may have come across a coffered ceiling library before. There are a lot of them. That’s because they’re great at absorbing excess sound. The indentations create traps for sound waves, reducing reverberation. If you’re looking for a ceiling solution that combines aesthetic and acoustic benefits, this is one of the best.
If you’re looking for an elegant solution that gives your ceiling visual height, the tray ceiling is a good option. It’s similar to the coffered ceiling, but has a single recessed section, as opposed to a lot of them. That recessed section typically makes up the majority of the ceiling space. Tray ceilings are a great accent to walls with Victorian panelling or wainscoting.
Coved ceilings are defined by the molding that smooths the junction of the walls with the ceiling. Depending on what type of molding you choose, coved ceilings can deliver a number of interesting looks. Molding is available in seemingly endless design options, but traditionally, coving created a very smooth rounding between the two surfaces.
Sloped Ceiling Designs
If you’re working with a top floor room, why not utilize all the space you have at your disposal? These types of ceiling designs allow you to extend your windows all the way to the roof line. That brightens up the room and creates a grand gathering spot for you and your tribe. Let’s look at some popular types of ceiling designs with vaulted features.
Beam ceilings have been popular for a long time. Accenting your vaulted ceiling with structural elements adds movement and depth. The beams themselves are also a great place to show a bit of your personal style. From industrial to ornate, you can choose from an array of beam styles that accent your design aesthetic perfectly.
Unsurprisingly, cathedral ceilings get their name from the houses of worship where they originated. Cathedral ceilings are a type of symmetrical vaulted ceiling where the walls slope up to the center line. They follow the shape of the roof, and are a great way to boost the natural light in the room.
Sloped Drop Ceilings
If you want something more dynamic than a traditional suspended ceiling, a sloped drop ceiling might be what you want. They offer all the benefits of a suspended ceiling, but give your room a more interesting shape. They also add visual height, which can be great for brightening up the space.
If noise is an issue, you can insert acoustical perforated wood panels just the same as you would with a traditional suspended ceiling. They’ll make all your gatherings, whether at home or work, look and sound a whole lot better.
Contemporary Ceiling Designs
Not all spaces call for classic designs. If you’ve got a great, modern home or office, you’ll want a modern ceiling to accent it. You can still get function and beauty out of these types of ceiling designs. You’ve just got to choose the right one.
With a lack of any architectural interest, many people turn to textured ceilings. Since the 1970s, a popular DIY option has been Artex. It’s like plaster, but allows people to create textured ceilings without having any plastering skills. The downside is that it’s nearly impossible to match the texture if you have to do work on the ceiling. It’s similar to popcorn ceilings in that way, and most people avoid popcorn in the twenty-first century.
We’re all familiar with suspended ceilings. Not everyone knows how versatile this type of functional ceiling can be, however. Suspended ceilings allow us to drop the room’s facade below things like pipes and ductwork that traverse our rooms. These types of ceiling designs also allow us to access those things without cutting and patching holes.
Suspended ceilings are generally created by suspending a t-grid, which can be fitted with whatever type of panel you like. For those concerned with aesthetics, you can choose to use wood paneling to fantastic effect. If noise is an issue, you can insert acoustical panels in nearly any finish you can dream up. The possibilities really are endless.
Adding layers is a great way to add a dynamic shape to your room. Layered ceilings also add visual height to the room. If you use different colors or materials for each layer, you can add a good deal of motion too.
It’s not the best choice if you have low clearance, however. If you are renovating a basement room, for instance, the low clearance will make the room look cramped.
Benefits of Natural Materials
Sometimes the materials we choose say as much as the types of ceiling designs we choose. Going with natural materials is a great way to boost your mental health and promote a sense of calm. Natural materials are also more sustainable, so you can feel good about whatever choice you make.
Wood ceilings are a great way to bring natural elements into your room design. The natural grains add color and visual texture, all without messy application. Think wood ceilings are too flat for what you want? Think again.
Wood ceilings are available in incredibly inspired design options these days. You’ll get different textures by choosing shiplap, tongue and groove, or microperforated panels. Wood is also available in an impressive array of wood species. Whether you want a hemlock ceiling or a tigerwood ceiling, nearly all species are now fairly easy to find.
If you’re looking for more of a reflective ceiling material, metal is a good option. Unlike many of the materials on this list, metal offers an industrial look with unparallelled longevity. Metal can reflect a lot of sound, so be careful in the design process.
If noise is going to be an issue, microperforated panels are the perfect solution. They offer all the visual benefits of metal, and absorb enough sound so the space doesn’t get too noisy. Whether you go with the stamped tiles associated with tin ceiling or microperf panels, metal is sure to impress.
A design trend that’s picked up traction over the past couple decades is the use of plants in ceiling designs. They look great, promote a naturalistic environment, and can even help a bit with sound control. They do need water and sunlight, so they aren’t suitable for all rooms. If you can make it work, this is a great way to create a stunning visual.
Work with Pros
In order to replace your conventional ceiling with something more eye-catching, you’ll need resources. It helps to talk to someone knowledgeable about many types of ceiling designs. Our pros work with the best in commercial and residential ceiling design and can help you find what works. Whether you’ve always dreamed of an encino wood ceiling or want to know more about sound reflector panels, you’re covered.


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After graduating with my MFA in Creative Writing, I was faced with how to put my degree to use - beyond seeking publishing opportunities, of course. The experience changed me. The thought of going back to the work I had been doing felt like wearing shoes two sizes too small.
Traditionally, graduates of an MFA program pursue some combination of writing, teaching, editing, publishing. Both my training and prior experience made seeking a career in one of these a natural choice. Safe, even....
After graduating with my MFA in Creative Writing, I was faced with how to put my degree to use - beyond writing, of course.
The experience challenged and changed me in ways I've been processing since. The thought of going back to the work I'd been doing felt like wearing shoes sizes too small.
Traditionally, graduates of an MFA program pursue some combination of writing, teaching, editing, publishing. Both my training and prior experience made seeking a career in one of these a natural choice. Safe, even.
But I had a desire to bring together the pieces of my varied background. To be of service while working for myself. Deciding what my days would look like. Who I would be serving.
Itinerant Creative Content & Coaching LLC was born.
My training and experience in alternative medicine and counseling gave me unique tools to be a mentor to writers experiencing thought patterns and fears often standing between them and their writing aspirations.
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Liverpool are always looking towards the future. The Reds have a track record in recent years of buying potential, transforming these blossoming stars into world class superstars – as a result, one potential signing in particular makes a lot of sense. Reported Liverpool target Eduardo Camavinga has opened the door on a move by admitted big clubs make him dream.
Who is Eduardo Camavinga?
Last month Eduardo Camavinga turned 18-years-old, despite his young age he has 46 appearances for French side Rennes.
The holding midfielder is one of the hottest young properties in European football given the level of his performances in his teenage years.
Since bursting onto the scene in Ligue 1 he has also been handed opportunities for his country.
In October the teenager became France’s youngest goal scorer in over a century when he netted against Ukraine.
Liverpool target Camavinga open to move
In March, Sport linked Liverpool with a move for Eduardo Camavinga, tipping the Reds to rival Real Madrid for the teenager’s signature.
The report claimed that the youngster would cost £46m – a bargain in the long term.
The Frenchman has opened the door to a move to Anfield. When talking about signing a new contract with Rennes, he told reporters (via Goal):
“I have two years left on my contract and we’ll have time to talk. There will be talks.
“To prolong my stay at the club that formed me would make me happy.
“Obviously, the big clubs are a dream.”
What RTK has to say
Liverpool signing Eduardo Camavinga would be a dream.
The teenager has well over a decade of being brilliant ahead of him.
Nailing down a starting berth in a major European league at just 17-years-old is an impressive feat and a sure indicator of his potential.
Given the injury problems we’ve had with the likes of Naby Keita, we could do well with another body in midfield.


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News: Pop Up Ice Skating at Rockwell Park Lagoon this Friday!
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Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services to Host Ice Skating Event this Friday!
Bristol, CT – January 26, 2022 – The Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) department will be hosting a pop-up afternoon full of ice skating and hot chocolate at the Rockwell Park Lagoon this Friday. The pop-up ice skating event is scheduled for Friday, January 28 beginning at 4:00 PM. Guests are invited to lace up their skates and enjoy time with family and friends on the ice.
The BPRYCS pop up ice skating event will take place on Friday, January 28 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During this time, the Rockwell Park Lagoon will be open for ice skating and Mrs. Rockwell Pavilion will be available to warm up with a fire, use the restroom, and enjoy hot chocolate.
Amry Shelby, the department’s Recreation Supervisor commented, “Last year’s day of ice skating at Rockwell Park was extremely well received by those who attended. We’ve been monitoring the winter weather temperatures and ice conditions for over 6 weeks now, but at the end of the day, we’re at the mercy of Mother Nature. Now that we have had some colder weather, we are ready to take the ice again and look forward to seeing our community outdoors and enjoying what the parks have to offer.”
After hosting an extremely successful ice skating event last year, the BPRYCS department wanted to find a way to bring back Bristol’s beloved ice skating tradition in 2022. This winter has brought inconsistent weather patterns, with temperature fluctuating above and below freezing. Bristol has finally seen consistent temperatures below freezing, allowing the lagoon to properly freeze and provide a safe environment for ice skating. Page Park Pond was considered as a location for the pop-up event, but after checking ice conditions at the Page Park Pond, it was determined that Rockwell Park Lagoon was more suitable for Friday’s event.
Those attending this weekend should bring their own ice skates, as there are no ice skates to rent. Masks are not required while ice skating, but participants are encouraged to practice social distancing. Masks will be required when entering Mrs. Rockwell Pavilion and there will be a limited number of patrons allowed inside the pavilion at one time.
Ready to lace up your skates? Ice skating outdoors in Bristol’s parks is completely free. Provided the weather remains suitable, the Rockwell Park Lagoon will remain open following the event for ice skating at your own risk. BPRYCS encourages everyone to check www.bristolrec.com for updates on ice conditions following the pop up ice skating event.
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Those under 18 may have to travel for vaccineApril 1, 2021
By CHRISTINE STEPHENSON
JASPER — Dubois County residents under 18 years of age may have to jump through a few more hoops to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine eligibility opened up to those aged 16 and older Wednesday morning. But as of right now, the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are only approved for people aged 18 and up. This means 16- and 17-year-olds who can now receive the vaccine can only get the Pfizer vaccine.
Shawn Werner, administrative director for the Dubois County Health Department, said the department does not yet have any Pfizer vaccines but will be receiving shipments of the two other vaccines soon.
For 16- and 17-year-olds looking to register for a vaccine appointment, Werner recommends visiting ourshot.in.gov and making sure to note which vaccines each location carries or calling 211 for additional help.
“I’d like to say that the website won’t let you sign up for an appointment if you’re ineligible at a certain vaccination site but can’t guarantee it,” Werner said. “It’s controlled by the state, so we as a county can’t do much.”
Those under 18 will likely have to travel to another county that does carry Pfizer doses to receive a vaccine as of right now, Werner said.
As of Wednesday, more than 8,600 people were fully vaccinated in Dubois County, meaning they either received both doses of Pfizer and Moderna or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, 60% of those vaccinated in the county have been female and 40% have been male. Older age groups are substantially more likely to have been vaccinated as of Wednesday, but this should change as younger groups continue to sign up.
Those looking to register for an appointment can also go directly to vaccine.coronavirus.in.gov.
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Welcome to the Shames Lab!
Our lab studies host-pathogen interactions between Legionella bacteria and their eukaryotic hosts. Legionella species are natural pathogens of freshwater amoeba and accidental pathogens of humans. Inhalation of Legionella-contaminated aerosols can cause a severe inflammatory pneumonia called Legionnaires' disease. Susceptibility to this disease is heavily dependent on the immune status of the host with immunocompromised individuals experiencing the most severe forms of Legionnaires' Disease. There are > 40 different species of Legionella but Legionella pneumophila is responsible for the majority of Legionnaires' disease cases. However, several other Legionella species also cause disease in humans.
To replicate in phagocytic cells, Legionella utilizes a Dot/Icm type IV secretion system to translocate virulence factors, called effectors, directly into infected host cells. Although there is plasticity in the effector repertoires amongst Legionella species, L. pneumophila encodes > 300 individual effectors. Understanding the roles of effectors during infection will lead to enhanced understanding of Legionella pathogenesis and important aspects of host cell biology. A major focus of our lab is to understand more about how effectors contribute to Legionella's intracellular lifecycle and the cellular immune response.
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Kochi: Almost 10 months after they were arrested by a special Kerala Police team and later taken into custody by the NIA, two CPI-M affiliated youths from Kozhikode got bail with strict conditions from a NIA court on Wednesday.
The two students of law and journalism, Allen Shuaib and Thaha Fasal, both CPM workers, were arrested in November from their hometown Kozhikode, after the police recovered Maoist leaflets that condemned the Central government's action in Jammu & Kashmir.
The NIA court has asked the two to surrender their passports and appear before the local police once a week.
The Kerala Police had charged these youths under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and later the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the case.
A furore had broken out after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed the two youths as Maoists, while the Kozhikode district CPI-M denied this. After Vijayan stood his ground, it changed its stand.
This issue also reverberated in the Kerala Assembly, with the Congress opposition taking on Vijayan over this.


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