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I had to quickly organize a trip to Japan in September, since the Fude Matsuri Festival was happening just around those dates I had to make sure I would be able to finally spend some time there. If you love Japan and brushes, make-up or calligraphy, it’s the place to be. All worked out perfectly and I was able to be there just in time for the time of my life!
I shared some trip pics on Instagram and some of you wanted to know a bit more about my adventure. I quickly googled and organised some activities.
For the first “tourist” day I booked a volunteer guide with Goodwill Guide on Kyoto Handicraft and Historical Sites. Please feel free to ask me any questions as I will not go into too much detail. If you go to their gallery, you can also see pics with me at work… gosh… I was tired and sad because it was my first big trip without my baby.
Our plan with my guide was to spend the day in Kyoto, visit the Handicrafts center (so many souvenirs available there and you can see the artisans in action). Then the handicrafts museum, the Orinasukan House to see the weaving performance for kimono fabrics and this Hirano makie workshop below.
You chose a design with the artisan and you get to work!! I chose the wrong design because it was long and not the easiest, but eventually, I got there.
You don’t need to have any particular skills to do this, it’s fun and you can ask as many questions as you want.
I wanted to understand the technique, see how this was done from scratch, this experience was truly helpful.
You leave with your drawing and the whole makie experience costs approx 40$.. I spent several hours there and I was alone with him and my guide, a private experience on top of that! I’d rather not do this alone, it’s much more fun with friends!
One of the crafts you can see in this Kyoto handicraft center is the Amita Damascene and how they engrave the jewelry.
You can ask them any questions you have in mind and have a close look at their work.
The day was really enriching but I was exhausted! that’s the cons of having a guide, you can’t really say STOP 😀
I spent a few days in Osaka, took the Shinkansen to Kyoto from Osaka when I had to go there. Then I moved to Hiroshima to visit my friends. One evening I was with my friend and we took her son to calligraphy class, when the teacher saw me and knew how much I loved calligraphy, she wanted me to sit with her students and give it a go. Imagine my excitement… I was completely histerical!
She made real ink for me (vs the one you buy in pots for the students) and gave me baby level calligraphy… for the first try she holded my hand while driving me, I could feel her energy, when to stop, when to put more pressure, it was mesmerizing.
The teacher told my friend she could not believe this was my first attempt, she thought I was talented and special, my friend was happy .. I did not know what to say, I was so grateful for everything 😀 I was completely in awe of this amazing wise woman.
She gave me a scroll and displayed my “art” in there for me to bring as a present and souvenir! I am writing a letter to this teacher today, to thank her for her kindness. This experience was not planned, it just happened and it was mind blowing. I will probably organise a calligraphy lesson if I return, if you love Japan and brushes it’s a great way to get in contact with both topics.
Another experience in Kyoto was the Samurai Voyagin , you get to train, then use a real sword and cut some bamboo like a pro. The part that was really of interest to me was the meditation, I had many questions about that. I know meditation is linked to creativity and they say when you are in the good state of mind your creativity will peak. I have difficulties resting my mind, getting a few tips was helpful! 2,5 hours of Samurai life was so cool, for the next trip I will take my husband, he will love it. Costs approx 100 $ per person.
The part where you cut the bamboo is so thrilling, at the beginning I couldn’t get the proper angle and strength, but just when the bamboo was much shorter and getting more difficult to cut it’s when I got it perfectly right, someone had just told me it could help to imagine “someone” in particular being that piece of bamboo, that was funny and apparently worked for me.
And now we are approaching Kumano… first stop was at Chikuhodo’s manufacture.
Had a peek at the new Kiwami, did not get it as I already have the old set but was happy to see it in person. Two of the brushes are a bit different so I managed to split a set with someone else and get me these different two!
Mr Tesshyu Takemori, Chairman of Chikuhodo and creator of this set was autographing it for my friends and we had so much fun, you don’t often see him having such a laugh right? It was party day! The athmosphere on the Festival day is something else.
When you walk on the streets of Kumano, have a look at the sewers… how pretty these are!
And here I am at the Fude Matsuri, brush festival, happening once a year on the Autumn equinox. If you are a brush lover, make-up or calligraphy and want to know more about this and spend some time with the artisans, this is a mandatory visit. Actually I will do anything I can to attend as many as I can. Already planned to be there next year.
You have many counters with brushes, sometimes they have “outlet” sections, brushes that have a little scratch will be a lot reduced. What you don’t know is that behind the counters are often the Presidents of the companies because this is local and family business. I know some of the Presidents personaly and while walking I could see them working there, Mizuho, Tanseido, Chikuhodo and many more.
I got there around 10h30 and left around 2pm. I had to go visit and spend some time with other Kumano friends so I could not stay that long but next year I will go before the opening and stay until the very end!!! I enjoyed it so so so much!
This choregraphed calligraphy dance was out of this world, the colors and the atmosphere was stunning.
I met Troy Surratt and Nathaniel by accident when I arrived and I stayed the whole visit with them, I could not believe it, I was finally there at the Festival and with Troy and Nathaniel!!! I had no idea this would happen, we had been chatting on social networks and were trying to meet but I don’t travel that much and he is always on the move, this was the best timing ever.
We sticked together, got to know each other and had the best time speaking to locals, browsing the counters, eating, chatting about everything. I am so proud to be able to say I have two new friends, so special and so lovely.
Troy tried some calligraphy, I quietly captured the moment and was mad because I thought I had lost this pic. My phone was not working well that whole day and had left my heavy camera at the hotel. So happy I managed to sync and find it.
It’s a busy place but peaceful, calm, happy, you can enjoy the counters, talk to anyone. I did not hear many foreign languages but mainly only Japanese, I don’t think there are many tourists there but I could be wrong.
There are so many things to do brush-related, we admired the artisans performing, engraving, making their own paper.
Eating was also so exciting 😀 See those fries? they are DELICIOUS! Don’t miss them. I told Troy and Nathaniel “imagine the size of the potato” when they told me these are actually reconstructed potatoes… . Don’t miss the local lemonade either! Actually just try every single thing.
For the next Fude Matsuri visit, I will go as early as possible to make sure I can try every dish and spend more time with the artisans.
The Sunday I wanted to return to Miyajima, Troy and Nathaniel said they would join me there.
A traditional wedding on the island.
Time for some pics, I had so much fun with Troy and his partner Nathaniel, I still cannot believe it today!
I will never forget the great time we had together.
On Sunday, after Miyajima, we returned to Hiroshima with the high speed boat, we did some sightseeing, I cannot believe we managed to find a Kashoen brush reseller by accident so we also did some brush shopping, souvenir shopping and then we had Okonomiyaki for dinner, such a perfect day!
When I ask my local friends in Kumano what their favorite local dish is, some say “grapes”. Since we went for grocery shopping with Troy and Nathaniel, we got some and I confirm, I am not surprised Japanese love grapes!! they are so tasty and huge, absolutely nothing like ours, even though we do have great wine 😀
Something that I also recommend you to get is kamagari no moshio salt. It’s a local seaweed salt, you place a little amount on the dish and touch your meat in it… This was something I discovered in a local restaurant during this visit and I had to bring it with me. Just in case, here it is, fount it at Hiroshima Orizuru Tower:
If you are a brush lover, one of the most incredible and funny things is to walk and to come accross brush adverts like these 😀
Again, if you are a brush lover, there are several shops in Hiroshima were you can find brushes, make-up or calligraphy, unfortunatelly you often find the same brands but it’s the best moment to see and try them for yourself.


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The race to introduce self-automated vehicles in the general market continues at a fast pace. The U.S. Senate has approved a deal that gives automakers the capacity to put self-automated vehicles on public roads.
The only clause is that the self-automated technology must aid in enhancing mobility especially for individuals suffering from disabilities, provide new jobs and aid in saving lives.
If these contingencies are met, self-automated cars would be ready to be introduced fully in the coming years.
A piece of legislation was recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in an effort to place the U.S. ahead of driverless technologies.
The House bill gives automotive manufacturers the authority to produce 25,000 self-driving vehicles. Once the factor of safety has been proven, the initial amount would be elevated to 100,000.
First to market
The implementation of charging stations and fully automated cars was done by Tesla’s Elon Musk.
It has been stated by Carmakers that there will be lots of issues to tackle, foremost of which include the legal questions, a technical setback as well as considerations of safety that must be dealt with before driverless vehicles hit the road.
Jumping into the fray
Carmakers have come a long distance from the early plans for self-automated vehicles to date.
Audi is a part of the car companies that have added self-driving functionalities to their offering.
The A8 which is a commercial vehicle with a level 3 self-automated capacity was introduced by the company.
Google which is also a well-known giant in technology has also joined the frenzy to introduce driverless vehicles to the market.
Bentley, a well-known British brand has also stated that it is working on self-driving technology.
Reinforcing the efforts for the deployment of self-automated vehicles in the market in the coming years are partnerships between tech firms, automakers, and ride-hailing firms.
Additionally, Toyota Research Institute picked up on Luminar which is a start-up organization before its launch in April.
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The Department of Education intends to eliminate protections for religious students who want the leaders of their religious groups to reflect their faith traditions with authenticity and integrity. This puts thousands of student organizations, which serve Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Latter-day Saint, Muslim, Sikh, and other religious students, at risk. The Department of Education needs to hear your voice and your story to convince it to keep this important protection for students of all faiths.
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(GEORGETOWN, TEXAS) — The Williamson County Commissioners Court was presented with the final results of the real property records audit conducted in early October by DK Consultants LLC out of San Antonio. The Commissioners were shocked at the findings, which you can access by clicking here for the full report.
In an investigative post, MSFraud.org exposed an unknown state Attorneys General settlement with Lender Processing Services (LPS) for $113 million dollars in an El Paso district court.
One would wonder how, for example, the State of Hawaii (who received a pittance compared to the damage to titles LPS has caused) could even begin to agree to a settlement when they have NEVER even bothered to audit its own Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances! Hawaii is a mortgage lien state where the homeowner holds the deed, unlike a Deed of Trust state where the deed is held by a (fishy) beneficiary.
Millions of homeowners never knew that LPS fabricated and falsified documents that could still cloud their titles for years to come – even if they received a modification. The point here is that many states, including Hawaii where land rights are a very precious subject, have turned a blind eye to fraudulent assignments of mortgage or the fact that the mortgage Continue reading
What does a hypocrite look like? The poster boy for the Republican “Height of Hypocrisy” is Texas 5th District Congressional Representative Jeb Hensarling. The Republicans claim to be for state’s rights, tight borders, and Texas wants to secede from the Union… Yet this whopping idiot wants a national land registry…blur the lines between the states and allows foreign ownership and control!
Apparently, his recent date with Wall Street has thoroughly discolored his state’s rights land recordation thought process. In January this year, Rep. Jeb Hensarling ascended to the powerful chairmanship of the House Financial Services Committee. Six weeks later, campaign finance filings and interviews show, Hensarling was joined by representatives of the banking industry for a ski vacation Continue reading
Most homeowners have flawed, robo-signed and outright fraudulent assignment of mortgage documents. It’s time to take copies to the state AG, file a complaint and show them just how prolific the fraud is. You may not be able to go to hop a plane to help OccupyWallStreet – but you can show solidarity by contacting your Attorney General.
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TEMPE – After an extensive nationwide search, ASU Police Department is pleased to announce Stuart Bedics as our new Assistant Chief of Police at Arizona State University Police Department.
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Assistant Chief Bedics carries thirty years of police experience, is a graduate from Northwestern Police Command School, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from DeSales University.
Bedics joins Chief Michael Thompson and Assistant Chief Patrick Foster in ASU Police Department operations.
Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. As the prototype for a New American University, ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.
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Sujata Nutri Pharma is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate CAS no. 10034-99-8.
Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate is a hydrated salt of magnesium. It is commonly used as a catalyst in organic synthesis.
Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate can be used as a Lewis acid catalyst to synthesize:
Phenazine and quinoxaline derivatives via a condensation reaction between o-phenylenediamines and 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds.
Imidazole derivatives via one-pot multicomponent condensation reaction of aromatic aldehydes, benzil, aliphatic, and aromatic primary amines.
NaBH4 supported on MgSO4 7H2O can be used as an efficient catalyst for the reduction of α, β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds to corresponding alcohols.

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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”
Like that moment you received your first corsage ever from your date and you realised that the big night was finally here. When they fumbled tying it on your wrist and it broke the awkwardness. When your Dad bought you a corsage because you weren’t taking a date and everyone got a little teary at how cute that was. When you found your corsage crumpled and browning (but still pretty) shoved protectively in your clutch the next morning and you smiled remembering how much fun you had.
A history of the corsage
Since ancient times, flowers have been a popular accessory. Ancient Greeks often wore flowers to weddings because they thought the fragrance would keep away bad luck. The bride and all the women in attendance would wear or carry flower arrangements.
Women’s corsages started going up the dress, from the bodice to the shoulder. They were significantly larger than modern corsages and were put on backwards, with the bow on top. A corsage was a symbol of prestige and honour.
The tradition of presenting a lady with a corsage on the occasion of a dance began in the 20th century. Escorts would bring a gift, like flowers, to the parents of their dates. Then he’d pluck a flower from the bouquet and fasten it to her dress. Since spaghetti straps and other strapless dress styles have become increasingly popular, corsages have been relegated to the wrist.
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We are on a mission to elevate the act of giving and thoughtfulness. Maybe even bring back that element of surprise and let your date choose something for you with no instructions or expectations. It is ultimately all about the thought and care that has gone into a gesture.
We are bringing back beautifully made wearable flowers that are not an afterthought and are made with love. Memory makers. Our current season of corsages are made with preserved (real) flowers. They can be kept and remembered for years to come. Available in different colour palettes with ribbon or bangle fixings and designed to be an accessory, not to take over your outfit.
We hope to make you feel special when you receive it, when you wear it and when you rediscover it in your box of precious memories in years to come.


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European regulators have taken a key step toward approving baricitinib to treat those with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended that Eli Lilly and Company be able to market baricitinib under its brand name Olumiant. The European Commission will make the final decision on the matter.
Baricitinib is a Janus oral kinase (JAK) 1 and 2 inhibitor. Janus kinases are enzymes that transmit important cell signals. The signals deal with a number of proteins known as cytokines and growth factors in blood-cell formation, inflammation and immune function.
Baricitinib is recommended for those who failed to respond to, or were unable to tolerate, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) such as Rheumatrex and Trexall.
If approved, Olumiant will be available as 2-mg or 4-mg film-coated tablets.
Clinical trials that led to CHMP’s recommendation — including RA-BUILD (NCT01721057) and RA-BEAM (NCT01710358) — indicated that the most common side effects of baricitinib were increased LDL or “bad” cholesterol, upper respiratory tract infections and nausea.
Baricitinib may be used by itself or in combination with methotrexate to treat rheumatoid arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Methotrexate is one of the most effective, safest and widely used medications for treating RA.
“Baricitinib is the first JAK inhibitor to receive a positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of RA in the EU,” Andrew Hotchkiss, president of Eli Lilly’s operations in the EU and Canada, said in a press release. “It is an important milestone for people living with RA.”
Eli Lilly and Incyte formed a partnership in 2009 to develop and market baricitinib globally as a treatment for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Under amended terms of the deal, Eli Lilly will give Incyte a $65-million up-front payment after the European Commission grants marketing authorization to the drug.
“The positive opinion for baricitinib paves the way for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to be offered a new treatment option,” said Steven Stein, MD, chief medical officer of Incyte. “Incyte is proud to have partnered with Lilly on the research and development of this promising medicine, and we are pleased that the CHMP positive opinion brings us one step closer to providing baricitinib to the many people living with this chronic condition.”

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Pregnancy and Ankylosing Spondylitis
A major concern for women with spondylitis centers around issues of child bearing. What influence will pregnancy have on the course of the disease? Are there fetal risks from the disease or from the medications used during pregnancy? What is the risk of the child developing spondylitis?
Approximately 50% of spondylitis patients have no change in the severity of their disease during pregnancy. 25% will have a lessening of symptoms, particularly those with arthritis affecting the joints of the hands and feet or those with associated inflammatory bowel disease or psoriasis. About 25% of pregnant women will notice a temporary worsening of their symptoms with increased morning stiffness and back pain at rest.
Post-delivery, about one half of women note a flare of disease activity within six months. The vast majority of the women will have full-term normal deliveries. Even those patients with sacroiliac joint and spinal involvement or even hip replacements usually do not require Caesarean sections. The complication rate in the newborn does not differ from that expected in the unaffected population. So, one can conclude that pregnancy has no long-term detrimental effects on the mother or fetus and can be safely undertaken.
AS Treatment Modification During Pregnancy
Treatment of spondylitis must be modified during pregnancy. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), a cornerstone of therapy for spondylitis, are best avoided. An active exercise program during pregnancy is essential. You should stretch ligaments, strengthen muscles and maintain lung capacity. Walking, biking and swimming are encouraged. In patients who experience a flare of symptoms, working with a physical therapist can be helpful, especially if access to a warm water pool is available. This can reduce your need for medications.
For patients who are put to bed rest for uterine bleeding or to avoid premature labor, supervised exercise is a must since a lack of exercise can increase the chances of fetal deformities. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be used for patients who are experiencing a severe flare of the disease. Your doctor may also prescribe steroid injections, or even low doses of oral steroids. While you should try to avoid using NSAIDs, it should be noted that, although the above cautions apply, there have been many reports of women who have used these drugs during pregnancy without affecting themselves or the child. Naproxen, Ibuprofen and Indomethacin have been reported to be the safest.
NSAIDs are excreted in minute amounts in breast milk, therefore breast feeding should be avoided in patients who require them. Since post-partum flares are frequent, the pregnant patient should plan to enlist help from family and friends.
This article is an excerpt from Straight Talk On Spondylitis, which is published by the Spondylitis Association of America. You can learn more about the SAA and purchase your own copy of Straight Talk by visiting their website, www.spondylitis.org.
For additional reading on spondylitis in women, you can request the Ankylosing Spondylitis: Also A Woman's Disease brochure from the Spondylitis Association of America. This free brochure can be ordered online.


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Cute watercolor cats in a garden in pots with flowers.
Garden is the prompt for today at the Daily Creating Group!
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Gouache and watercolor cat flower in the sketchbook. Challenging to paint around all those flowers. ;)
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Investment personality Jim Cramer has proposed a great and simple idea- take advantage of the cheap price of oil to build the strategic reserve to huge levels. Build more storage facilities and tankers etc. A huge strategic reserve will keep a lid on future speculators and suppliers who would use oil as a strategic weapon against us.
You can not develop new sources at the current market price. Such an idea could be a part of infrastructure development. It could even be a source of future revenue.
During the oil crisis Pelosi and Obama advocated selling off the strategic reserve. It was a bad idea to expose ourselves to greater risk at that time, even though we would have sold at a peak. But it would be a great idea to now build our reserves.
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Singer-songwriter and actor Jesse McCartney will be the headlining act for the Mohawk Valley Community College Cultural Series’ Spring semester, performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Jorgensen Athletic and Event Center Field House at the College’s Utica Campus.
The concert will be a standing room-only, general admission event, but there also will be bleachers with limited seating, on a first-come first-served basis. Tickets are $15 general and $10 for MVCC employees if purchased in advance, and $20 general and $15 for MVCC employees on the day of the concert. To purchase, visit www.mvcc.edu/tickets<http://www.mvcc.edu/tickets>.
McCartney’s songwriting credits include co-writing the 2008 hit “Bleeding Love” with One Republic’s Ryan Tedder, which was performed by Leona Lewis. The song won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year, reached No. 1 in 35 countries, and was the best-selling single of 2008. With multiple platinum-selling tracks and No. 1 hits like “Beautiful Soul,” “Leavin’,” and “How Do You Sleep,” and a new single, “Wasted,” McCartney is ready to introduce fans to who he is today.
Tickets for all Cultural Series events can be purchased in person at the MVCC Box Office, Information Technology Building room 106, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, and at the College Stores on the Utica and Rome Campuses; online any time at www.mvcc.edu/tickets<http://www.mvcc.edu/tickets>; or over the phone by calling 315-731-5721. Most Cultural Series events are $5 or less to the general public and many are free. Events include concerts, comedians, lectures, film screenings and discussions, workshops, family fun events, and more. The Cultural Series is brought to you by MVCC’s Cultural Events Council, in collaboration with MVCC’s Program Board, with significant support from the Student Activity Fee. The series maintains a major social media presence that can be followed on Facebook at “MVCC Cultural Series.” For the complete series lineup and ticket sales, visit www.mvcc.edu/culture<http://www.mvcc.edu/culture>.

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An hour from the B&B is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Barumini, where you’ll find a collection of prehistoric towers known as “nuraghe”.
They’re usually found on the peaks of cliffs and mountains and their unusual behive shape has become a symbol of Sardinia. There are over 3000 nuraghi on the island and the complex at Barumini dates back to 1500BC and is probably the finest example.
If history isn’t your cup of tea but you're in the area, why not visit the nearby Giara plateau and take a photographic safari in an open jeep instead?
Or visit the Sardinia in Miniature Park found near Tuili on the borders of Barumini.
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After medical studies in Paris, Philippe Collin has been trained by different famous shoulder surgeons in France and in Europ. He is a direct pupil of the « aequalis group ». He works for 15 years in a private hospital of Saint Gregoire in Brittany ( ranked better private hospital in France since 2010).
Among 22 orthopeadic surgeons , the shoulder team host fellows from all over the world and have a departement for scientific research Philippe Collin has communicated all over the world (8 scientific papers at the American Academy Orthopeadic surgeon) He has win the best scientific paper at the international meeting for shoulder and elbow surgery in Japan in 2014, participation to chapter book, and more than 80 scientific papers ( medline) and guest lectures all over the world.
Ordinary member of the SECEC (member of the executive committee as Chairman of the education commettee) , corresponding member of the American society for shoulder and elbow, Past president of the French shoulder and elbow society. His area of interest is massive rotator cuff and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.


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The French Senate adopted Wednesday, March 1, a resolution calling on the government to make the fight against pornography "a priority of public policy". Evangelicals welcome this proposal and invite us to continue this fight against pornographic violence.
Pornography is ubiquitous in our society and accessible to all ages. Young people are particularly exposed to this content, which can cause addiction, a lack of self-esteem or even sexual health problems.
Senate calls on government to take action to crack down on pornography, in a resolution adopted on March 1, mainly by educating young people about the dangers of this practice, by strengthening the regulation of this industry and by offering support to dependent people. Children, who are particularly affected, must be protected, and this involves raising parents' awareness of the dangers of pornography, education sessions on emotional and sexual life, and an age control system on these platforms.
The CNEF, representing the majority of evangelical churches, approves this resolution.
He recalls that "pornographic violence" is a "distortion of sexuality as the Bible encourages it". This industry is comparable to "human exploitation" and violates "human rights and dignity".
“Pornographic violence is a distortion of sexuality as the Bible encourages: healthy and respectful between a man and a woman consenting and committed to each other. The human exploitation that results from the industry of pornography is an attack on human rights and dignity".
A Guide to "The Bible and Pornography" published on September 9, 2022, tries to answer the question: is watching a pornographic film a sin?
The Bible obviously offers no “ready-made” answer to pornography. On the other hand, it invites us to question ourselves on what is beneficial to man and to his relationship with God. Behind this act, there are consequences that must be taken into account such as loss of time, dependence or even idolatry and deception.
Does pornography allow us to get closer to God and to grow? No. We must therefore learn to detach ourselves from it.
“Because pornography takes up your time, takes your life and prevents you from enjoying the positive aspects of it, of course it is a sin”.
God frees from all forms of addiction including pornography addiction as John Bevere recalls. In his testimony, he explains that his addiction started when he was young and that he later became "addicted". Thanks to God's intervention in this area, he declares "God really freed me from sexual addiction.

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The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the province’s workers’ compensation board to award benefits to a snow plow driver who was injured on his way to work.
William Puddicombe was called in to work early on April 29, 2002, because of a severe snowstorm. On his way in, his car slid off the road. He was injured and claimed workers’ compensation benefits.
It is generally accepted that workers travelling to and from work are not “in the course of their employment” and therefore an injury on the way to work would not normally be eligible for WCB benefits because it would not arise “out of and in the course of” employment.
But in this case a benefits officer, a hearing officer and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal all decided Puddicombe’s injury did arise out of and in the course of employment.
What happened on April 29
As a snow plow operator, Puddicombe was an hourly paid employee whose paid employment began when he arrived at work and punched in. Getting to work and paying the costs of doing so were his own responsibility.
During the winter season he was on call 24 hours a day. But on the date relevant in this case — April 29 — the winter season was over. Outside the winter season, if he were needed at work before the beginning of his shift, he would be called in on the basis of seniority.
He was not required to go in early if called, but if he chose to accept the early start he had to be at work within 30 minutes and was paid overtime from the time he punched in.
As a result of an unexpected snowstorm, he was called in to work at 5 a.m. on April 29, about two hours before his regularly scheduled start time.
On his way into work, as he was driving down a hill at about 25 kilometres per hour, his car slid off the road due to the slippery conditions. He was injured and filed a claim for WCB benefits.
What the WCB said
Puddicombe’s claim was denied at first by a board benefits advisor. She decided that his work day did not start until he reached the work site and, therefore, an injury on the way to work before the day started was not an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment.
But the benefits administrator reconsidered the decision and reversed it. She said Puddicombe had been injured “in the course of action taken (in) response to instructions from the employer” and because of the need for him to start work early because of the unpredicted snowstorm.
These factors provided sufficient evidence to warrant a finding that his injury arose out of and in the course of employment.
The employer appealed the decision to a hearing officer. The hearing officer acknowledged that it is generally accepted that workers traveling to and from work are not in the course of their employment. But she reviewed some authorities that set out exceptions and qualifications to this general rule.
She concluded that Puddicombe’s case fell within the exception for workers responding to an emergency situation: it was urgent that the roads be cleared and the storm had not been predicted. This, she found, met the definition of an emergency because the storm was a “sudden juncture demanding immediate action.”
The employer appealed this decision to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT). The appeal commissioner rejected the appeal, agreeing with the earlier decisions that the injury was job-related because:
•there was a close connection between Puddicombe’s work and the risk of injury in a motor vehicle accident resulting from poor road conditions; and
•the snowstorm constituted an emergency or a situation of urgency, and Puddicombe and other workers were called in to work early because the existing snow removal capacity was not sufficient to ensure safe roads by the start of the work day.
The appeal commissioner summed up his conclusions this way:
“(Puddicombe) was called to work outside his normal work hours to address the urgent situation of a snowstorm in progress. (He) was obligated to reach his place of employment within a half hour. It is fair to infer (Puddicombe) faced risks not faced by the general public, given that he was called to work at about 5 a.m. before snow removal would have been fully underway. Moreover, the employer asked (him) to work early precisely because a snowstorm was in progress — driving in such a snowstorm exposed the worker to a particular hazard. In the light of all the various circumstances, it is fairly clearcut that (Puddicombe’s) motor vehicle accident on April 29, 2002, while proceeding to work constituted a compensable incident.”
The employer appealed the WCAT’s decision to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. The court agreed with the WCAT and dismissed the employer’s appeal.
“In essence, WCAT reasoned that Mr. Puddicombe was on his way to work outside his assigned hours because he accepted his employer’s request to come into work to deal with an urgent situation,” said the court. “That situation was the poor road conditions and he was injured in an accident caused by those same poor road conditions. While it could not be said that he was performing his duties at the time of his injury, it could reasonably be said that he was doing something which was a natural incident or directly related to them. It could also be reasonably said that the risk which his call in to work was directed to alleviate — the snow and the slush on the road — was causally linked to his injury.”
Therefore, the court said the WCAT had a reasonable basis for concluding Puddicombe’s injury arose out of and in the course of his employment, even though not everyone may find its reasoning completely persuasive.
For more information see:
Nova Scotia (Department of Tranportation & Public Works) v. Nova Scotia (Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal)
, 2005 CarswellNS 154, 2005 NSCA 62 (N.S. C.A.)
© Copyright Canadian HR Reporter, HAB Press. All rights reserved.


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Well the time has come where I finally bought a PS4, immediately a PS4 Pro of course since I already have a 4K TV. At first I thought it would be Uncharted 4 that would eventually push me into buying a PS4 since I loved the first 3 games on my PS3 so much. But nope, not interested enough just for this one title. Then I thought it would be GT:Sport but nope, that announcement left me completely could. And then all of the sudden, completely out of nowhere (for me at least since I don't follow upcoming game info that much), comes this attractive open world game called Horizon Zero Dawn. It's a new IP but with games like The Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age, Far Cry and Fallout under my belt then genre isn't new to me. And I'm a big fan of open world RPGs for sure, it's currently the next thing in line after racing games.
So after viewing a couple of dozens of reviews last night and seeing reviewer after reviewer being extremely enthusiastic I couldn't help but get drawn into that enthusiasm as well and bought a PS4 Pro. Will pick it up in a couple of hours and start downloading this game afterwards (I will go for one of the digital versions since I hate disk swapping).
Anyone else here played this game? I will have a lengthy session tonight for sure so I can post my initial impressions tomorrow.

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Ancient Era| The Development of Early Yoruba Community c. 500 BCE – 800 CE
The Age of things we met| Pre-Oduduwa Era c. 9th
– 11th century: Urbanization, Ife Primacy begins
| Oduduwa Era c. 12th and 13th century: Ife empire, Civil War, Exodus of Princes
| Post-Oduduwa Era c. 1300 – c. 1600: High Classical Ife, Primacy ends.
Oyo and Benin rise.
Modern Era| Pre-colonial/Early Modern : 17th century – 19th century
|Mid-modern/Colonial: late 19th – mid 20th century
|Contemporary/Post-Independence/Postcolonial: mid 20th
– 21st century
As of the 7th century BCE the African peoples who lived in what is now Yorubaland are typically
referenced in academia by scholars as “Proto-Yoruboid”, using linguistic and archaeological
evidence, it is theorized that they developed by the start of the 1st millennium BCE, out of earlier
Neolithic proto-Benue-Kwa populations who had begun to expand with the extensive use of Iron
tools. Although they shared a common ethnicity and language group, they developed separate small
collections of house societies which over time grew to become mini-states.
Using this organizational
framework, by the 8th century CE, a powerful kingdom already existed in Ilé-Ifẹ̀, one of the earliest
The Proto-Yoruboid were characterized by many practices first developed worldwide by their proto-Benue-Kwa ancestors like cultivation of sorghum (guinea corn), cola nuts, yams and palms (for oil
and wine), iron smelting and semi-domestication of wild dogs for hunting, use of a 16-point
Between 500 BCE – 500 CE, they experienced a total transition from stone tools to iron tools.
Evidence of Iron smelting from Ife Ijumu has been dated to 160 CE.
It appears nowhere was more technologically advanced than the House Societies that had formed in
At the time the Ogun deity was associated widely with stone tools, but in Ife in the
workshops of Ogun Ladin, Blacksmith began to thrive and by 500 CE, Iron tools had completely
replaced stone tools in the entire Yoruba world.
On the “Ife-blow” – according to the archaeologist, Paul Ozanne, evidence of a large settlement in
Ife since at least the 4th century BCE exists.
He states, “Ife’s geography lies in a high bowl surrounded
by hills which form a watershed for many streams flowing out through the gaps between the hills”
[Akintoye 2010: The Begining].
As Yoruba traditions go, life and civilization started in Ifẹ̀.
puts it that Olodumare – the supreme being – sent Ọbàtálá to create the earth, although it is
Odùduwà who finished the task.
For many reasons of which this myth is one, the people of Ife regard themselves as the conservators of the world and the oldest of mankind.
Between 250 CE-800 CE, many village communities had emerged as satellite settlements along rivers
and on hills in the Okun, Ekiti, Ondo and Ijebu areas as a result of further expansion of the proto-Yoruba (forming a clear semblance of the Yoruba today).
Linguistic evidence also suggests this period
was characterized by the separation of the Igala language after the Igala crossed east over the river
Niger creating a natural barrier from the rest of the Yoruboid collection of house societies.
been astutely termed the Early Formative Period (EFP) by Prof. Akinwunmi Ogundiran.
By the high point of the Late Formative Period (LFP: c. 800 CE to 1000 CE)[Also known as the Prepavement Era of Ife] those village communities in the Okun, Ekiti, Ondo and Ijebu areas began to
consolidate themselves into confederacies.
Traditions remember Ulesun, Ulale, Oba, Idoko/Udoko,
Many surrounded themselves under the centralised rule of strongemen or the head of a
Mega-House titled “Owa”, many of which are the precursor to eastern Yoruba cities like Owo, Akure, Ado-Ekiti today.
And to secure their territories they built ramparts and walls like the still mysterious “Sungbo Eredo” in the Ijebu area.
This kind of political arrangement provided security and people
could spend more time engaging in other activities such as art, like with the Èsìẹ́and Èsùré stone sculptures.
It is possible the idea came from Ife also, or perhaps it was happening simultaneously because,
there, already houses were clustering together under Mega-Houses to form “mini-states” i.e. Ijugbe
mega-House ruled four minor houses: Eranyigba, Igbogbe, Ipa, and Ita-Asin; Iranje on the other hand
did not rule houses but was rather consisted of 3 houses (Idile-meta:Ideta): Ilesun, Ilale and Ilia.
Trade through the Niger river is evident in this period, as archaeological findings of jasper beads
(Àkún) begin to appear at this time.
What is interesting however is that deposits of cryptocrystalline
silica rocks for the manufacture of these beads are limited in Yorubaland, becoming more abundant
further north, giving advantage to northern Yoruba polities who could import them more easily from
the Mande-Djerma-Dendi axis, although Ife would challenge this by manufacturing glass beads of
different variety (primarily the red Iyùn and blue Ṣẹ̀gi).
The Start of the Oduduwa Era is where Yoruba history properly starts, not only in terms of well known traditions but also the framework of the time has shaped Yoruba society till now.
the age of revolution – political, cultural, and religious; with each remembered ancestor of this era
being a revolutionary in one way or the other.
First characterised by the Oduduwa-Obatala Conflict in the Ife Confederacy or perhaps Federation,
of 13 autonomous mini-states or Elú in the Ife-bowl.
Each Elu had its Oba but the Confederacy
honoured one of such Oba with leadership.
Traditions remember Ọ̀rànfẹ̀as the first of such leaders,
followed by Ọbàtálá who was challenged and defeated by Odùduwà after disagreements on matters
of resettlements, the city wall and extent of autonomy for the mini-states.
Oduduwa himself was a
resettled chief from the hill community of Oke-Ora who moved into the Ife-bowl at Idio.
The Confederacy would split due to this civil war and remained split for considerable time even after
fighting had stopped between of them, prompting the saying “Ifẹ̀mẹfà, Elú méje ́ ”.
preferring Oduduwa’s model and 7 preferring the status-quo.
The Ogboni may have been founded in
this time as their role is to preserve the rights of the indigenes and “harmonize the diversity of
interest groups and create common ground for dialogue” [Ogundiran 2020:73] often serving as
checks and balances against the excesses of the King in a Yoruba Kingdom.
The two factions at Ife would rule separately until the son of Oranfe, Ọbalùfọ̀n Ògbógbódirin from
Obatala’s faction was recognised as sole ruler and either he or his son Obalufon II Alayemore would
officially begin to carry the tilte “Ooni”.
Obalufon II used the Ogboni to unite all warring factions
enough to get support to finalise the Unification of Ife and do away with the Elu system.
Second characteristic of this era is Ife’s primacy in the Yoruba world. Even before Oduduwa became
Olofin, Ife seems to have successfully established satellite settlements in all direction and used them
to secure passage for the trade of their goods and services.
This is the same Ife with the Oríkì
(panegyric) “Ifẹ̀oòyè, Ifẹ̀oòdáyé, ibi tí ojúmọ́tí mọ́wá, Ifẹ̀olórí ayé gbogbo” – (Ife of survivors, Ife
the cradle of the world, the place of daybreak, Ife the leader of the entire world)
All kinds of goods were sold at Ife markets but none more than finished glass beads which were all
manufactured in the shrine of Olokun, patronage of which came under Oduduwa himself who
traditions now associated the deity of the ocean and the mother of wealth as his wife.
Most of the market outside Ife but also including the markets in Ife were founded by Oranfe and
Obatala during their time.
The Okeoja mini-state was so named for its active economic and
commercial significance, by the reign of Oduduwa had come to be dominated by Ejio, a son of
Oranfe who seemed to have supported Oduduwa. Oosa Oloja associated with Obatala (possibly identical) founded Ifon Orolu; Oosa Ogiyan (another name associated with Obatala) founded Ejigbo:
two primal market towns that were outposts for Ife.
Ife had successfully sired many towns, from the
river Niger in the north to the ocean in the south, either by founding them or by bringing already
founded towns into its sphere of influence and reshaping them.
And interestingly, none of this was
through military conquest or intimidation but commercial monopoly and spiritual guidance.
Third characteristic of this era is the dispersal of princes and nobles from the Mega-Houses of Ilé Ifẹ̀.
Traditions give “16” as the number of new kingdoms founded by sons, grandsons and other
followers of Oduduwa that were established during the course of the Oduduwa-Obatala conflict.
This dispersal was especially motivated by Obalufon Ogbogbodirin aka Obamakin becoming sole ruler.
This is the period of the origin of the line of the following Yoruba kings: Obanta Ogboroganlada
who became Awujale of Ijebu-Ode; Ajibogun Obokun his brother who became Owa Ijesa; Orangun
Ifagbamila who founded Ila Yara; Sopasan who is the ancestor of the Alaketu line; Deji (Ajaponda) of
Akure; Owa Ooye of Imesi; Oore of Otun Moba; Owa (Olofin) Idanre; Olowu of Owu
Obaloran of Iloran House in Ilode Ile-ife and Obadio of Idio House of the former Elu Omologun are
said to be male line descendants of Oduduwa.
The dispersal ended with Oranmiyan, who left with a large entourage eastward. According to
Egharevba, his entourage included the ancestors of the Ojima of Okeluse, Oluawure of Usen, the
Chiefs Ogiefa, Oloton and Ihama of Benin and Edigin of Use.
The route of Oranmiyan and his
subsequent experience in his sojourn give us clues on his intentions as different narratives don’t
agree on why Oranmiyan was there.
Coming into the Edo sphere from Ekiti-Owo axis and first known to have settled at Usẹ̀n.
It was at
Usen Oranmiyan plotted to invade the polity then known as Igodomigodo, which had recently
disgraced its king out of the palace and attempted a trial at republican rule. Evian who was a relative
of the disgraced King (Ogiso Owodo) had ruled with support of the people and the nobles, but he
also wished his son, Irebor to rule after him, which did not go down well with the Edionisen class of
chiefs. Sending Ojima to Okeluse, Oranmiyan consolidated his presence at Usen before crossing the
ovia river at Unuame to meet the Edionisen at Egor.
From the traditions of this area as well as the
alternative names of these two towns: Okeluse (also called Okeluhe), and Usen (also called Ufe
kekere: small Ife), it is evident that Oranmiyan was an Ife expansionist.
It seems the Bini (Edo)
narrative of the Edionisen going to Ife (“Uhe” in the Edo language) to request for help against Irebor
was made to Oranmiyan at Usen, rather than to the Ooni of Ife at Ile-Ife.
Although Oranmiyan would secure authority or influence over a number of communities like Usama
and Uselu with the help of the Edionisen, he was never able to dispossess Irebor who had styled
himself “Ogiamien” [Ogie era mien, ai mien Oba = It is Ogie we have, not Oba].
He left the area and
continued in his sojourn the opposite direction until he founded Oyo
His son with an Egor princess would become Oba of Benin and one of his descendants Oba Ewedo
finally defeated the lineage of the Ogiamien and consolidated the Benin monarchy as it was up until
the British Punitive expedition of 1897.
Adeyemi Akande. (2016). “Migration and the Yorùbá Myth of Origin”.
European Journal of Arts 2016
(2020). “The Yoruba: A new history”
Banji Akintoye. (2010).
“A history of the Yoruba people”
(1953). “A short history of Benin”
(2014) “Yoruba Art and Language: Seeking the African in African Art.
History compiled by Mark Akin

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On the trail of bingogate just as bunnygate is dying out and Oyez, oh No to town crier plus Sam Hoy’s video slot
NICE to catch up with Cambs fire chief Graham Stagg (NOT) at this year’s Kids Are Alright final in Wisbech on Monday.
Mr Stagg was unable to attend, and there was a noticeable absence of senior fire officers at this year’s event, even though Cambs fire remains, in general, a committed sponsor.
Perhaps Mr Stagg had shared enough of our Fenland ways for one day, having spent a gruelling two hours earlier before the Fenland Council overview and scrutiny committee.
Another explanation could be the journey home. As a Freedom of Information request revealed last week many of the senior fire chiefs in Cambridgeshire live outside of the county. Mr Stagg, though his chums who compose the answers never revealed this, actually lives in Barnet which according to the RAC is a 110 mile return trip each day to his office in Huntingdon.
Happily his salary package of around �190,000 a year can happily withstand the RAC’s estimated daily travel cost of around �18.
PEOPLE who organise fund raisers sometime leave it a little late in the day to publicise their events, and Rupert Wilkes is cutting it a bit fine by telling me of a visit to the Fens by the Downham Market Swing Orchestra.
They will be guests of the Rev Dawn Mason on July 16 as she opens her gardens at Emneth vicarage to raise money for the churches of Elm, Friday Bridge and Emneth.
- 1 Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after B1098 crash
- 2 Family escape 'devastating fire' that ripped through home
- 3 Leslie 'faster, fitter, happier' after losing 10 stone in four months
- 4 Family pleased with 'huge reaction' thanks to charity Christmas lights
- 5 House fire that killed two children will not have further electrical checks
- 6 Bus ‘wars', Aids, Ely parking and a ’vote for fen man – for fen people’
- 7 Tributes paid to 'beloved husband' killed crossing road
- 8 Rachael takes bronze at national hairdressing competition
- 9 Cambridgeshire individual diagnosed with Covid-19 Omicron variant
- 10 Primary school plans for new town take step forward
Gates open at 6pm, bring your own refreshments, entry is �6 but under 11s get in free, and the music starts at 7pm.
Advance tickets from Pat Lake on 01945 773413 or Mary Green on 10945 464823.
Every little helps.
VICKY Ford, the Cambridgeshire councillor who became a Conservative MEP, reminds of new food labels that came in this week which means fresh meat products will need to show in which country the animal was reared and slaughtered.
“It is completely unacceptable that a frozen carcass can be flown into the UK, chopped up and packaged and then stamped with a Union Jack,” she says, rather too disarmingly in my opinion but there you have it.
Vicky labelled her press release ‘honest food or porky pies’ a catchy little phrase that prompted me, so to speak, to take a bite.
FOR goodness sake while Rome (well that bit controlled by Murdoch) burns, here in the Fens we lighten our mood with some tough talking over the serious matter of a game of bingo. Let me explain.
On Fridays the good people of Manea pop along to the village hall for some cheery eyes down, a few laughs and good natured banter to see them comfortably into the weekend. However what happened last Friday is fast becoming the stuff of clickety click legend – the behaviour, allegedly, of independent councillor Mark Archer.
I’ve spoken to Mark on several occasions of late – most recently over his unkempt allotment which attracted criticism from the local allotment society (he’s secretary so, technically, wrote to himself telling himself to get it sorted soon or hand it back).
But the bingo row has moved things to a new level, with bingo being halted on Friday night so that the caller could invite Cllr Archer to curtail what has been described to me as “his raucousness”.
Plenty want to talk with me about the incident and have promised to do once the matter gets a public airing at a soon to be convened meeting of the village hall committee- of which Cllr Archer is a member.
“Mark seems to have gone out of his way to p*** people off,” one attendee told me. “Quite why he’s taken to disrupting our bingo I don’t know. But we will not tolerate it.”
Mutiny is on the card with those involved in running the fund raising nights threatening to quit “unless something is done” which probably means inviting Cllr Archer to a) step down from the committee and b) promise not to attend in future.
Another regular reckons Cllr Archer to be a “silly man trying to spoil it for the rest of us”.
She added: “I can’t afford to go out very often and now I have to travel further to other bingos”.
I tried getting hold of Cllr Archer this week and hoped to see him at Fenland Hall on Monday where he was due to attend a committee meeting debating the fire service. Unfortunately he got the dates mixed up and missed it.
WHAT an odd time its’ turned out to be for March businessman Steve Count who has been, variously, up, down, in, out in the world of local politics.
Up when he won the March seat on Fenland Council left vacant by the death of Peter Skoulding but down when he failed to keep the nomination in May’s local election.
Up when he got selected for the county council seat left vacant following the death of John West and up, still, when he won handsomely.
This week he got a further boost when someone else’s misfortune turned to his advantage and he became portfolio holder for resources and performance in the county council Cabinet.
Linda Oliver has stepped down for business reasons (she’s only just started the job) but it’s paved the way for recently elected leader Councillor Nick Clarke to offer the post to Cllr Count.
It’s an extraordinary promotion for a man who only joined the council in March but his new boss believes he can provide “the fresh perspectives and thinking which can be so valuable as we deal with such challenging financial circumstances. I know he will rise to the challenge.”
Of course that’s not a view shared by some Tories in March who ousted him but Steve is gaining friends in unlikely places.
Wisbech county councillor Steve Tierney says he “can’t see why people are surprised. Steve Count is a strong voice and a good councillor with solid business acumen.”
UNDER the heading of ‘ancient relic found’ I turned to the ‘rotten boroughs’ section of my favourite fortnightly periodical- Private Eye- to learn the relic referred to is none other than Fenland Council leader Alan Melton.
Bunnygate is alive and well in Private Eye which describes Cllr Melton, in the light of his design awards speech, as a “bulldozer-loving, heritage-hating” council boss.
Private Eye says Cllr Melton is already an early nomination for their Philistine of the Year Award amidst claims local government minister Eric Pickles is “irritated with the fool from the Fens”.
Alan will neither be irritated nor perturbed by the insults. He reckons his speech has paved the way for a massive national debate on archaeological surveys and their merits and he’s enjoying every moment of the attention forced upon him, and the issues he raised.
I HAD rather expected to see the 600 year-old Rose and Crown Hotel in Wisbech returning to health and prosperity following its sale to new owners in April.
However looking at the scaffolding in place this week and the evident amount of restoration work now needed, I sincerely hope they enjoy better fortune than the previous owner Jonathan Davies.
His mind seemed always willing but regretfully his Fawlty-esque performances, particular when he appeared on the Channel 5 Hotel Inspector series, left many sorely unimpressed.
SO former council candidate Reg Kemp has another failure to consider, his latest bid to persuade March Town Council to appoint a town crier was thrown out on Monday.
The council says it cannot afford it but Reg thinks the approximate �400 a year cost would easily be recouped by the prestige it would bring.
“The town crier would generate many times the �400 honorarium in business and publicity” he says. “March lends itself to such a feature”
That’s the trouble with March, says Reg, accusing them of having “no vision. They spend thousands on robes for councillors but won’t spend a few quid on something that would benefit town”.
Oyez, oyez, Oh No.


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Expansion at Boeing’s Jetplex facility and new retail space at Redstone Gateway top the list of non-residential permits for the month of June. Residential permits and CO’s declined compared to June 2015.
Construction begins on a Bryant Bank branch on Pelham Ave. in Downtown Huntsville. Photo credit: James Vandiver
Non-Residential Permits Over $100,000 in Huntsville city limits
Orange: Contract amount greater than $1 Million
Green: Contract amount between $500,000-$999,999
Blue: Contract amount between $100,000-$499,999
Contract amounts are approximated. Data source: City of Huntsville Inspections Department
Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits:
In June, 133 housing units were permitted, including 92 single- and 41 multi-family units. The top tract for building permits last month was 212 (Greenbrier), where 36 units were permitted, all multi-family. This is a 70.1% decrease over June 2015, when 445 housing units (319 multi- and 126 single-family) were permitted.
Residential Certificates of Occupancy (new construction) in Huntsville city limits:
105 housing units were granted certificates of occupancy (CO’s), including 57 single- and 48 multi-family units. The top tracts for CO’s in the month of June were 14.02 (Research Park) and 106.22 (Providence) where 24 housing units were added each, all multi-family. This is a 56.4% decrease over June 2015, when 241 housing units (88 single-family and 153 multi-family) were granted CO’s.

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Each Unit is comprised of one (1) common share of the Company and one (1) common share purchase warrant of the Company (a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one (1) common share of the Company for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance of the Warrant, at an exercise price of CAD$0.10 per share.
The securities issued in connection with the Private Placement are subject to a four-month hold period, in accordance with applicable securities laws.
The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Private Placement towards its search for businesses to acquire or combine with after it has completed its proposed disposition of its digital asset broker business (see the Company's March 23, 2023 press release) (the "Disposition Transaction") and for general and administrative expenses.
Subject to final review by the TSX Venture Exchange, the Company agreed to pay a cash finder's fee to Rupert Williams of CAD$17,025 in respect of the aggregate sales to subscribers under Private Placement that were introduced by him.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
GlobalBlock Digital Asset Trading Limited is a publicly traded holding company (TSXV: BLOK) whose wholly-owned operating subsidiary, GlobalBlock Europe, UAB (https://www.globalblock.eu), is a European Union based digital asset broker that provides a personalised telephone brokerage service, trading platform and mobile app. Following completion of the Disposition Transaction, the Company will not have any operating business. Accordingly, the Company will need to identify and, if successful, acquire or combine with a new business.
For further information please contact the Company at:
Stuart Olley, Director
Telephone: (403) 618-4900
This press release is not an offer of the Company's securities for sale in the United States. The Company's securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an available exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") and applicable U.S. state securities laws. The Company will not make any public offering of its securities in the United States. The Company's securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information set out in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements or information. Forward looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements in respect of among other things: the structure, terms, conditions and proposed timing for completion of the Disposition Transaction; the ability of the Company to complete the Disposition Transaction; the receipt of all necessary shareholder, TSX Venture Exchange and other third party consents and approvals; the anticipated use of proceeds of the Private Placement; and the ability of the Company to successfully identify and complete the acquisition of or combination with a new business. Forward-looking statements are based upon the opinions and expectations of management of the Company as at the effective date of such statements and, in certain cases, information provided or disseminated by third parties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, and that information obtained from third party sources is reliable, they can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this document, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur, which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risk factors set forth in the Company's most recent management's discussion and analysis, a copy of which is filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and readers are cautioned that the risk factors disclosed therein should not be construed as exhaustive. These statements are made as at the date hereof and unless otherwise required by law, the Company does not intend, or assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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A few weeks ago 67 House Republicans voted against the $9.7 billion National Flood Insurance portion of the Sandy aid package, but it was passed into law. The House is now scheduled to take up today the remaining $50 billion part of the aid package for NJ, NY, and CT. Work on the bill may continue until tomorrow. The bill would next have to go to the Senate which is not in session until January 21.
According to WNYC, by late Friday 70 proposed amendments were filed to the bill, many of them generated by Tea Party Republicans who want to leverage the Sandy package to force cuts in unrelated discretionary spending. According to The Hill the Republican-led House Rules Committee late Monday approved a rule that shuts out most GOP proposals to pare back the size of the bill.
The main bill provides $17 billion in relief to rebuild infrastructure directly destroyed by Sandy and an amendment made would add another $33.7 billion to prepare for a future storm – for a total of $50.7 billion. Kerry Young in a Roll Call article predicts, “House conservatives are likely to be frustrated this week in the year’s first test of their drive to cut spending, with the chamber on a path to pass a major Superstorm Sandy recovery package.”
Roll Call indicates the House convenes today at 10 a.m. with a reading of the Constitution. The first votes are expected: 1:30-2 p.m. You can view activity on the House Floor via C-Span.
The consequences of congressional action on this matter can not be over-estimated. As the Star-Ledger reported on a Rutgers University study, “With an infusion of roughly $25 billion for recovery efforts due to Hurricane Sandy, New Jersey’s economy will fare slightly better in the future than if the storm had never hit the state. But if those funds are not released, New Jersey faces significant financial consequences.” Asbury Park Mayor Ed Johnson told MSNBC his town had already borrowed money to get repairs underway assuming the Federal aid would come through.”We in Asbury Park are already ten million dollars in the deep. We can’t wait for leadership from Washington. The summer season is our bread and butter.”
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I liked the BY-50, but I play bass
First I cut out the fret markers and started laying them out
First time doing inlay, it came out ok.
Truss rod installed. Yes, I've got a messy workbench. Thats going to change.
Lets bookmatch some wood!
(that's not me, that's a local Luthier who was kind enough to resaw my maple)
Rough cut bookmatched maple
Routered the rest of the shape from a template.
Note to self: use sharp router bits.... And pay attention to template usage.
Time to make the tailpiece and arm rest
Pick guard and bridge piece are almost ready
A little tru-oil on the walnut and binding being installed
This is the best shot I think


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> Well, I am using (or attempting to) wpi. See, I hate this command line
> interface that asks me eg in pileup to create a special file with names only
> and THEN use it in other programs aa novice). But, etc...
> Just my 0.02$ worth
My 0.02$ is a little worse: I find it annoying and difficult
to use: of course it is more intutive than line feed, but I have
a feeling that the GCG menu (which can be found at ftp.ebi.ac.uk)
makes more sense.
Lets hope they improve it....
Of course, the turn around time GCG have for improving
programs isn't great (hence all the work by people on EGCG)
But I realise that trying to make a good sequence analysis package
requires the maintainace of huge amounts of code, and as they
jsut moved from fortran->C then I should think they are at the
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Plating type changes for iron steel products
Updated: Jun 1, 2022
Some iron steel products are required to get electroless nickel plated to to ensure rust prevention. Electroless nickel plating is suitable for surface treatment of high-precision parts because it is easy to precisely control the film thickness at +/- 1 micron tolerances, however electroless nickel plating is a costly plating.
Instead of electroless nickel plating, Zinc chromate plating has advantage in plating costs. If your products allow film thickness at +/- 5 microns tolerances, then applying Zinc chromate plating could reduce plating costs.
We, E&H Precision, Asia's Largest CNC Machining Metal Lathe Turned Parts Manufacturer has various kind of plating and coating partner near our factories.


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Courage is the ability to do something that frightens you, to exhibit strength in the face of pain or grief. Taking action, even though you’re afraid, is how you develop courage. I needed the courage to do something different and new in the face of my own fear. I was in a verbally and physically abusive marriage for 20 years and doubted that I could make it on my own, despite the fact that I had worked at a government job for more than two decades. I gathered up my courage and made a decision to leave that relationship, and I never looked back.
It's been proven that the only effective way to deal with fear is to walk through it, through the pain that accompanies doing something you’re afraid to do. It takes courage to fulfill your commitments, courage to stay on track, the courage to follow your dreams, the courage to reach your goals, and courage to walk through your fear.
I’d like to share with you a few of my favorite quotations after each art description:
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.” ― Mark Twain
"The only courage you ever need is the courage to fulfill the dreams of your own life."

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Is weed legal in Maine?
Is weed legal in Maine? Yes, in a nutshell, but with some very significant qualifications. Maine will permit the recreational use and possession of marijuana on October 9th, 2021, but there are still some limitations and rules that users must be aware of.
It’s crucial to remember that although legal in Maine, marijuana remains prohibited on a national level. This implies that even while Maine has decriminalized marijuana possession and use, federal law enforcement agencies could still choose to pursue criminal charges against offenders.
Let’s now delve more deeply into the particulars of Maine’s marijuana regulations. Anyone over the age of 21 will be able to own up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana starting in 2021. Also, as long as they are kept in a safe, confined space, citizens of Maine are permitted to grow up to 6 mature plants and 12 immature plants at home.
Although these rules permit the possession and consumption of marijuana, it’s crucial to remember that there are still limitations on where it can be used. In general, it is forbidden to use marijuana or smoke it in public areas including parks, walkways, and beaches. This implies that those who want to use marijuana in Maine must do so in their homes or in other places where it is legal.
The control of retail sales is a crucial component of Maine’s marijuana regulations. From October 2021, marijuana goods may be purchased from authorized stores to users who are at least 21 years old. The personnel of these stores must undergo background checks, and security precautions are in place to guard against theft .
In addition to these rules, Maine has also imposed a tax on marijuana sales that consists of a 5.5% sales tax and a 10% excise tax on all purchases. These taxes support the state’s educational and other activities .
Is weed legal in Maine? Yeah, it is, but there are a few key restrictions. While it is legal for anybody over 21 to own and use marijuana, there are still limitations on where it can be consumed. Moreover, marijuana retail sales are strictly regulated, taxed, and subject to other rules.
It’s crucial for people who want to consume marijuana in Maine to be aware of these rules and laws and to do so responsibly and securely. By doing this, we can ensure that the state of Maine and its citizens benefit from the legalization of marijuana. Is marijuana legal in Maine? Agreed, but let’s make sure we fully grasp what that means and exercise caution while using it .
The effect that Maine’s marijuana regulations have had on the state’s economy is a significant consideration. With over $9 million in income produced in the first six months of retail sales, Maine has witnessed a considerable rise in tax revenue since the state legalized marijuana.
Marijuana legalization in Maine has had good effects in addition to financial ones concerning public health. Thanks to regulated sales, individuals have access to high-quality items free of impurities and harmful additives. Also, the decline in marijuana-related arrests and criminal charges results from marijuana’s legalization.
Despite these advantages, there are still worries about how marijuana may affect public safety and health. For instance, some opponents of legalization contend that it would result in a rise in drunk driving or harm mental health.
Maine has put in place a variety of rules and safety measures to address these worries. For instance, in order to prevent unintentional overconsumption, the state has set a limit for the permitted concentration of THC in edibles. In addition, Maine has created a commission to investigate how marijuana affects driving safety in order to keep all drivers safe on the state’s highways.
Even though the state of Maine’s economy and many people have benefited from the legalization of marijuana , it’s critical to keep in mind that it comes with significant restrictions and obligations. One can use marijuana safely and responsibly and support the ongoing success of Maine’s legalization efforts by being aware of and adhering to the laws and regulations already in place. Is weed legal in Maine? Absolutely, but let’s make sure that everyone benefits from it by using it carefully and intelligently.
The effect of marijuana legalization on social justice should also be taken into account . Cannabis laws historically have disproportionately impacted vulnerable populations, with people of color more likely than white people to be detained and jailed for marijuana-related offenses. Maine has taken a step toward redressing these injustices and opening up new opportunities for those who have been historically excluded by legalizing marijuana.
Maine has put in place a social equity program to offer assistance and resources to people and communities that have been most negatively impacted by the drug war in order to address these concerns further. This program offers people and businesses run by those affected by marijuana prohibition technical aid, training, and financial resources.
Moreover, Maine has worked to have people with prior marijuana offenses have their criminal records sealed, giving them more job opportunities and social advancement. This is essential in addressing the systemic injustices that marijuana prohibition has exacerbated.
Although many people and the state’s economy have benefited from the legalization of marijuana in Maine , it’s crucial to take into account the laws’ wider societal ramifications. Maine is moving in the direction of building a more just and equitable society by addressing the historical inequities of marijuana prohibition and providing new possibilities for disadvantaged areas.
Is weed legal in Maine? Yeah, it is, but it’s crucial to keep in mind that there are obligations and a requirement to use it carefully and safely. We can achieve more social fairness by comprehending the rules and laws already in existence and trying to implement them to make sure that everyone enjoys the perks of marijuana legalization.


Young Scouts Earn their Eagle Wings in Quonset
Pilots from the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association have given free first flights to more than 1.7 million kids over the last twenty years.
On a quiet Saturday morning in the new terminal at Quonset State Airport, a bright and serene space generally visited only by business travelers and transient pilots, a robust pack of local Cub Scouts has taken over, drinking apple cider, eating donuts, running up and down the stairs and asking lots of questions. They're here to earn their Young Eagle wings, by taking their first ride in a real airplane — that is, not an airliner, but a small airplane with a propeller, where they can sit up front next to the pilot and fly low and slow over the Bay.
Their three pilots are volunteers from the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, based here at Quonset. EAA members around the world have given a free first flight like this one to more than 1.7 million kids over the last twenty years. For some of those kids, it's a glimpse into a world of possibilities they never knew existed, for a few it's a start down a new career track, and for all of them it's a grand adventure. But like all grand adventures, the first step is to learn and prepare.
Michael Spieth, president of the EAA chapter, gathers the kids in a conference room to explain what they'll be doing. He lifts a model airplane to name the important parts — wings, flaps, ailerons, elevator, propeller, landing gear. He unfolds an aeronautical chart to show them the airport and the coastline and where to look for the Newport Bridge and the Beavertail light. He briefs them on the proper way to behave around the airplanes. Outside, the sun is shining, the wind is blowing, the Bay is beckoning. Spieth asks if anyone has any questions, and a Cub Scout's hand shoots up. The question: "Can we go now?!"
The Scouts are paired with EAA members, and out on the ramp under the wide blue sky they practice the pilots' ritual of walking around the airplane before they climb in. The pilots take their time, showing how the control surfaces move, pointing out the hinges to check and the fuel caps to tighten. Then each Scout is belted into the co-pilot's seat and fitted with a headset so they can talk with the pilot and listen to air traffic controllers over the radio.
One by one, the engines burst noisily to life, the little airplanes taxi to the nearby runway, then they're all in the air, climbing above the port and turning south above the Bay. Cruising nice and slow at 2,000 feet, with wide windows all around, the view is nothing like from an airliner. The Scouts look down on rooftops and backyards and soccer games, they see boats and bridges, roads and forests from a whole new perspective. They watch as the pilot gently turns and descends, then eases off the throttle and guides the airplane into a smooth landing. The three airplanes taxi back home and shut down, and three grinning Scouts climb out of the cockpits. "Awesome!" and "Amazing!" are the only words they can find, and the pilots, too, are quietly glowing as they go inside to find their next passenger.
The Cubs found their way here, says den leader Kathleen Billings, because one day when they were selling popcorn at the local Loew's for their annual fundraiser, an EAA pilot happened by and invited them all to come flying. Spieth said the EAA chapter meets monthly at the Quonset Air Museum, and everyone is welcome at the meetings, which often feature interesting talks on a variety of aeronautical topics. Children from ages eight to seventeen are invited to become Young Eagles anytime, at no cost. Contact Spieth to find out more, or visit the Young Eagles website.


text: EntroDuce's and Dr. Suce's second collaborative album, "Apocalypse" explores the fundamentals of hip-hop through the very different, but equally appeasing eyes of two artists. Capturing the best aspects of EntroDuce's witty metaphor, and Dr. Suce's hard-hitting swagger, this new mixtape features many popular instrumentals from 2011 and 2012. If you're a fan of either artist, you need to add this to your music library. If you haven't heard of either artist, you need to add this to your music library. Either way, "Apocalypse" is a mixtape you won't want to miss.


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Films in simple terms have to ensure a vision to a writer’s desperation to express a story. Full length feature films always score an advantage over short films with respect to the emotional connect as it gives the maker behind it, enough time to explore all his characters. Short films in that sense have to be smartly packaged in their quest to appease audiences. They need to be slick, crisp built with a proper foundation to the story. An aspiring film maker in his own right, Sai Charan’s effort to ensure a technical extravaganza is inherently visible in his short film titled ‘The Assassin’.
The tale embarks with one of the main protagonists being introduced as an agent of a drug dealer who acts as a messenger to deliver the same. With a railway track as a backdrop, he deals with his clients equipping them with a certain code to ensure privacy in his dealings. He however mistakes a normal person to be his client who utters the same code by the customer who has to take the goods. But a 108 year history beckons the two. They have a connection and they are on a mission. What’s so significant in their past for them to reunite after a century’s gap? Do they have the character in them to conquer the final frontier? You witness every scene unlocking a new mystery as you gear up for an intense drama.
The film is clearly a product of inspiration, one feels. Every character has a specific intention who poster their intentions to seal their destiny. As the titles beam in, the background score catches your ears instantly. It provides a solid start to a film that’s consistent in its narration. The jaw dropping intensity fascinates you for the film’s entirety backed up by an intriguing climactic sequence. The characters have enough credibility invested in a script constructed with a strong emotional base. However it isn’t a film that’s entirely flawless, but yes, they do appear minor in totality.
The flashback episode is easily the film’s biggest strength besides it’s technical grandeur. The lead up to the flashback however isn’t memorable. The emotions of the actors Tejas and Raj, failed to speak when it mattered the most. The dialogues of Rajiv lack the seriousness that’s adept for the film’s mood. The camera work is just about neat. The response of the audiences will certainly depend on the fact whether they are ready to neglect the inspirations borrowed, glimpsing the product as an original one. Charan’s work is yet very commendable that he never let a viewer relax at crucial junctures of the work which is an asset to any storyteller. For a first film, Charan has depicted encouraging signs. His edits have been no short of gloriousness that catapults the film to another dimension. It’s just that, his aides could have complemented him on a better level in polishing an otherwise stable film.
My Take: 3.25/5
Thumbs up to the entire team!
Readers can watch the film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXj805bMXoY


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