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Underground and Underappreciated Livestock.
Most urban centres have bylaws restricting access to ‘agricultural livestock’ leaving some gardeners trying to sneak a hen or two into their basements. Without question, the most productive and prolific of livestock is one that all urban gardeners and rural farmers need to appreciate more—the ‘lowly’ earthworm.
Earthworms as soil health indicators
In “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” Bob Dylan wrote “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” The same could be said for soil health. Farmers and gardeners often turn to agronomists or soil scientists to learn about the health of their soil when they simply need to dig and look. The presence (or lack thereof) of the earthworm will speak volumes of the health of the soil and its potential for food production. Long known as an ‘ecosystem engineer,’ the earthworm plays an integral role in the cycling of water and nutrients in soil, and building better soil structure.
The earthworm’s role as a barometer for soil health has largely gone unnoticed by conventional agricultural wisdom. Many agricultural practices such as tillage, monocropping, and the use of chemical fertilizers and biopesticides have decimated earthworm populations. Therefore, if it is widely accepted that soil health is linked to earthworm health, most conventional agricultural practices would be under increased scrutiny.
Hard to believe but the earthworms found in our gardens and farms are invaders or have been introduced by settlers. During the last glaciation period, native earthworms were unable to survive. Even now, many areas could benefit from the reintroduction of earthworms.
Ironically, the farming practices that kill earthworms are actually substitutes for the benefits that earthworms naturally provide. For example, earthworms till soils. In doing so, they break compaction, and increase water infiltration and retention. Earthworms ingest organic matter, and the castings (a fancy word for their poop) they leave behind are rich in nutrients ready for plant uptake. Earthworms reduce the need for soil fumigants and fungicides by creating conditions that are unfavourable for harmful nematodes and disease pathogens.
Earthworms as creators of soil health
Earthworms perform many functions in the soil, including the following:
“The linings of earthworm tunnels are saturated with N-fixing bacteria.”
• Break soil compaction: instead of ripping, disking or rototilling the earth (all practices which will compact soil), earthworms help mix large and small soil aggregates, thus helping to rebuild soil and provide both micro- and large pores.
• Enhance water infiltration and water retention: earthworms create mazes as they tunnel through soil, thereby creating pathways for water to permeate, as well as spaces for water storage.
• Neutralize soil pH: earthworms have calciferous glands which excrete a buffering solution in the ingestion of soil which gives their castings a higher pH than the soil they ingested.
• Increase nutrient cycling and nutrient availability: nutrients such as phosphorus and potassium are far more available in soils when earthworms are added. So, if your soil test shows low levels of P or K, you may first want to introduce earthworms to help make available nutrients that are in the soil but do not show up on your soil test. Similarly, nitrogen is more freely available because of the nutrient-rich mucous lining of earthworm burrows. The linings of these tunnels, which often become channels for plant roots, are saturated with N-fixing bacteria.
• Stimulate microbial populations and decompose plant litter: The incorporation of surface plant residue is one of the earthworm’s most valuable roles. Earthworms bring organic matter underground where it can be consumed by other members of the soil foodweb. In doing so, they remove material that could be winter food for disease pathogens. The increased presence of earthworms has been correlated with reduced populations of pathogenic nematodes, owing largely to earthworms eating nematodes and outcompeting with them for resources.
• Increase productivity: New Zealand research revealed that after earthworms were introduced to a worm-free pasture, there was a short-term increase in pasture growth of 70–80%, with a longterm increase of 25%. Researchers in the U.K. have found that pastures prone to being ‘muckedup’ recover faster and level out more quickly when they have higher worm populations.
A who’s who of worms . . .
Lumbricus terrestris – commonly referred to as nightcrawlers or dew worms, these long, pinkish worms form burrows in the soil and are chiefly responsible for incorporating crop residue.
Eisenia foetida – commonly referred to as red wigglers or manure worms, these small, thin reddish worms are often used in vermicomposting as they are able to ingest large volumes of undecomposed litter. Red wigglers are quite susceptible to climatic and environmental changes and typically have a short yet prolific life cycle.
Aporrectodea spp. – this group of worms is often the most numerous. They are similar in appearance to nightcrawlers but much smaller. Their major role is the ingestion of organic rich soil. They also aid in root decomposition and soil mixing, but tend to travel horizontally in the soil profile.
Earthworms in bioremediation
In urban gardens where the topsoil might contain toxins, gardeners may find peace of mind by increasing their earthworm populations. The recent interest in
earthworm-assisted bioremediation is not surprising as humans are finding it more and more difficult to find land that has not been affected by past industrial waste.
It has been well documented that soil microbes, such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, can break down or biotransform chemicals including growth hormones and certain pesticides. However, the ability of microbes to bioremediate hydrocarbons, PCBs and sewage sludge is not well understood. Earthworms can bioaccumulate (store within their bodies) many of these chemicals. A study at Colorado State University monitoring the application of biosolids on soybean fields revealed that earthworms accumulated twenty chemicals, including detergents, flame retardants, perfumes and disinfectants.
Encouraging worms in gardens and farms
Do it yourself – worm bed
Worm beds can be as simple as putting a few cinder blocks together and filling the space between them with two-thirds topsoil, and topping it up with decaying material, such as leaf litter, grass clippings or kitchen waste.
Remember, unless you are trying to create vermicasts (worm compost) instead of worms, this should not become a compost pile. On that note, compost worms (red wigglers) don’t do well when introduced into gardens. When harvesting worms, a good idea is to place some fresh food on the top and just watch them come to the surface.
Most earthworms are more active at night, so to inoculate your gardens, it is best to dig them in the early morning when many are in the top two inches of the soil. Remember to top up their bedding after harvest.
Some farmers may think it quaint to try to introduce worms to their large farms. However, if you consider that worms can spread in the same way as wild mustard or oats, you might see the value of these introductions (see the sidebar on Worm facts for further convincing). As mentioned above, earthworms are great indicators for soil conditions suitable for plant growth and tend not to like soils that are too acidic, alkaline, wet, dry, hot or cold. So, efforts to encourage their populations should involve such practices as liming to ensure that the soil pH is in the range of 5.5 to 7.0.
Quite simply, the best way to encourage earthworms is to feed them. Earthworms feed on soil and dead or decaying organic matter including straw, stubble, leaf litter, and dead roots. The mowing and shallow disking of green manure crops with perhaps a sprinkling of compost or animal manure will provide an excellent source of organic matter to keep populations on the rise.
Of course, some of the best ways of increasing earthworm populations is by not harming them. The overuse of chemical fertilizers or fungicides (including copper-based ones) can be detrimental to earthworm numbers. Frequent deep tillage will not only expose earthworms to an unwelcoming dry environment and hungry birds, but it reduces their food source by increasing decomposition of ground cover. Zero-till soils have been shown to have four times as many worms as cultivated soils.
In pastures, you can simply cut pieces of sod rich in earthworms and transplant them to paddocks low in earthworm numbers. If you then follow many of the management tips provided above, you will see a dramatic increase in worms in two years. Transferring their environment is more effective than just simply throwing some worms or eggs out on pasture. Similarly, if you decide to create distinct worm beds (and I do recommend this for all gardenersand farmers), it is highly beneficial that the worms be inoculated in your gardens and farms with some of their existing material.
Earthworms and you
“The best way to encourage earthworms is to feed them.”
As mentioned earlier, earthworms aren’t going to get the respect they deserve from the academic world because they are too good at telling us that we are screwing up. So, once again, it’s up to our pioneer farmers and gardeners to re-excite the agricultural world on what earthworms offer. If you need further convincing, try some of these tips and document what you see:
• To better combat apple scab, try introducing earthworms and some of their bedding (compost/animal manure) on the fallen leaf litter in the fall. Next spring, you will likely notice that there is less leaf litter on the ground and hopefully, less scab on the fruit.
• The next time you are incorporating green manures, try topping certain strips with earthworms and document if, later on, crop yields in those strips
• If you are interested in zerotill, try a comparison of worm counts between your cultivated patches and document yield comparisons.
• Send your observations and experiences with earthworms to TCOG Letters to the Editor.
Worms are no snake oil but neither are they the magic bullet to solve bad management practices. We can turn to the philosophy of nature knows best, and we can try to optimize, rather than maximize, productivity. Providing earthworms with the proper environment (organic matter, moisture, soil pH) could be an integral part of the equation.
Worm facts – did you know?
• An acre (0.4 ha) of good agricultural soil can contain more than a million earthworms, while a long-term pasture or hayland can carry twice as many.
• Even when ample organic matter is available, earthworms will consume large amounts of soil. The mixture of the two creates a rich humus with more available plant nutrients than from the original material.
• An earthworm produces its own weight in castings each day, and a healthy earthworm population can produce almost five tons (4.5 tonnes) of castings per year in good agricultural soil. This is the equivalent of five percent of the soil (to plow depth), and suggests that earthworms are critical in speeding up the creation of topsoil from centuries to years.
• Earthworms are amazing diggers and earthmovers (moving stones fifty times their weight) and are credited with moving over fifty tons of soil per acre (55 kg/ha) per year. They can burrow down fifteen feet (4.6 m) and thus mix and disperse nutrients throughout many different soil horizons.
•Some earthworm species can produce over 250 eggs per cycle and complete a life cycle every six weeks.
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings
LeahT.Oct 16, 2008A Much better album than what some critics are saying...a few moments of sheer brilliance are here.
oldhollywoodOct 16, 2008Eminem and his white-trash rhymes gave the white rapper a bad name. One got the feeling that Dr. Dre was just patronizing the dude from Eminem and his white-trash rhymes gave the white rapper a bad name. One got the feeling that Dr. Dre was just patronizing the dude from Detroit with all those circus beats and kiddie videos. Fortunately, acts like the Beastie Boys, House of Pain, and Bubba Sparxxx have established a solid enough foundation for white MCs that no one dud can bring down the whole lot. The man of the moment is Mike Skinner, aka The Streets. Emerging from the UK's grimecore scene with Dizzee Rascal, The Streets broke out by documenting the formerly mundane elements of everyday life behind garage beats and the Rn'B prowess of hook-singer Leo the Lion. While The Streets' debut in 2002 was a hit, their albums have gotten better with every turn, including a concept album in 2004's A Grand Don't Come for Free and 2006's decadent The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living. Leo the Lion is no where to be found on Everything is Borrowed, as Skinner has assumed almost all of the responsibility for singing the hooks now. It's cool to hear Skinner's singing voice grow stronger from some pitchy moments on Grand to competent performances on new tracks like 'The Way of the Dodo'. But Skinner's bread and butter is his lyrics and there are some classic moments on Borrowed like 'Heaven for the Weather'. There's a lot more live instrumentation this time too, like some great reggae-tinged guitar on 'Never Give In'. Lily Allen shows up on the title track. 'The Sherry End' has a nice 70s retro feel like something from a lost episode of Charlie's Angels. Borrowed is The Streets' strongest production to date. A lot of reviews have cited the new album's introspective flavor. And while there are some sensitive songs like 'Strongest Person I Know', there are plenty of lyrical hints that The Streets haven't totally mellowed out.… Full Review »
edOct 8, 2008With soaring positivity, subtle arrangements and Skinner's trademark simplistic honesty, this is marked improvement over THWTMAEL, but With soaring positivity, subtle arrangements and Skinner's trademark simplistic honesty, this is marked improvement over THWTMAEL, but falls short of his first two classics.… Full Review »

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I’m a Geography student , nor I’m not so bright in the subject or so messed up at the subject . What I do know , I will support more on nature side than human side .
You see , in my syllabus , Geography can be divided in two sections – Physical Nature Geography and Human Geography . But I’m more interested in learning about nature than human . So , that’s the intro to where I’m heading in this topic .
Why I chose that ? Because who will stand for them , if not human themselves. I’m not a ‘tree hugger’ , but after I saw the Frankenstorm that swept NY in havoc , I began to wonder myself , will the nature last forever ?
I’m not talking about the future , everyone knows that . I’m talking about present state . In just a matter of time , earthquakes , volcanic eruptions , big flood and all sort of apocalypse that the film 2012 had visualized . Prevention is better than cure . If people already awaken by that quote , this world is a better place .
Don’t make the world a better ‘hell’ . Make it a better ‘heaven’ , not only for the future generation , but for your sake as well . You’ll spending a long time here , so live well in world , let us pass with no regret

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The grand opening date has been set for the Hobby Lobby in Johnson City.
According to a Hobby Lobby spokesperson, the store on Peoples Street will open August 12.
A Facebook event has been created for the grand opening.
Hobby Lobby officials say that this date would only change if there are any “unforeseen events.”
Earlier in May, News Channel 11 was told that both Hobby Lobby and home décor superstore At Home would open in mid-July.
Both stores will be located in the former K-mart building.


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Bromo Ijen Tumpak Sewu Tour 5 Days 4 NightsJanuary 22, 2020
Bromo Tumpak Sewu 3 Days 2 NightsJanuary 22, 2020
Bromo Ijen Sukamade Tour 4Days 3Nights
Have you ever seen turtle on their natural habitat? This package will take you seeing turtle coming and lay eggs, all natural activity. After a hike in Bromo mountain and Ijen crater, take a dip in the blue sea of Green Bay. Watch the turtle lay eggs at night, and release the baby in the morning.
- Welcome to East Java! We will greet you at Juanda Airport of Surabaya/ your hotel based on your arrival time.
- Recommended starting time: before 11 am
- Drive to Bromo for 3 hours
- Lunch on the way
- Visit Madakaripura Waterfall, 45 minute easy walk and be ready to get wet!
- Check in hotel in Bromo. Rest.
Day 2 Bromo – Ijen
- Be ready by 03.00 am, our jeep will take you to the sunrise point, Kingkong Hill or Penanjakan Hill. We’ll try to take you to less-crowded spot with best view.
- Enjoy sunrise and the iconic view of Bromo mountain
- Ride on the bumpy jeep through the sea of sand
- Hike up to Bromo crater (30-45 minutes)
- Get back to hotel. Breakfast. Shower. Check Out
- Continue journey to Ijen Crater about 6 hours drive
- Check in hotel, free time and rest
Day 3 Ijen – Sukamade
- Check out hotel. By 01.00 am start going to Ijen Paltuding, the starting point
- Start trekking up 1.5 hours
- Go down to crater for blue fire
- Walk up to sunrise point. Enjoy the view and sunrise.
- Down to Paltuding and have simple breakfast
- Going down to Banyuwangi city and change car with Jeep.
- Drive to homestay in Rajegwesi beach (3 hours drive)
- Visit Green Bay beach and dip in the water (by small wooden boat or jeep).
- Drive to Sukamade with Jeep (2 hours drive)
- Arrived at Sukamade, release the baby turtles while watching sunset
- At night, we will see the natural phenomenon of turtles laying their egg in the beach
- Stay 1 night at Sukamade village
- NOTE: Sukamade is inside Meru Betiri National Park. You will go inside the jungle to reach this place. There are no available hotel inside, and the only available homestay are in humble condition and nothing fancy
Day 4 Sukamade – Ketapang Harbour
- Check out and drive to Banyuwangi city
- Drop in Ketapang Harbour or back to Surabaya (7 hours)
- See you next trip!
What you get
- Transportation with AC car (included:Gas, Driver, Parking and Toll fee)
- Hotel in Bromo, Ijen, and Sukamade (based on preference)
- Jeep in Bromo
- Jeep / trooper to Sukamade
- Entrance fee for: Madakaripura, Bromo, Ijen, Sukamade
- Local Guide in Ijen, Madakaripura and Sukamade
- Sukamade area donation
- Headlamp and gas mask rent
- Daily mineral water
- Airport/station/hotel transfer
- Personal expenses
- Tips (only if you are satisfied with their service)
- Meal during tour (Lunch & Dinner)
- Horse ride in Bromo (we prefer walking )
- Track : Medium difficulty
- Conditions : temperature at night from 5°C, smokey in Ijen, limited restaurant, very humble homestay in Sukamade (the only one around)
- CUSTOMISED ITINERARY IS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST


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Video: Billboard's Best New Spotlight on Esperanza Spalding
Already, fellow artists has congratulated Spalding via Twitter. "Wow. Awesome upset!" tweeted the Roots drummer ?uestlove. "We are floored! couldn't happen to a nicer person."
Kanye West, meanwhile, appeared to be holding his tongue for a change, tweeting, "Damn... I can't find the words to explain how I feel about the best new artist award...Don't wanna say the wrong thing."
Despite his expression of disappointment on camera, Bieber seemed prepared for any outcome at the Grammys earlier today, writing on Twitter, "Regardless of what happens today is a GREAT DAY...so blessed and grateful. This is just the beginning."
Spalding's Grammy nominations came on the heels of her most recent album, "Chamber Music Society," which reached No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums Chart and No. 3 on Top Contemporary Jazz Albums. The 26-year-old singer/bassist composer most recently appeared on the bill for Prince's upcoming "Welcome 2 America" tour.
What do you think of the Grammys pick for best new artist? Were you surprised? Share you thoughts in the comments.

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Direction & Choreography by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
A Sadler’s Wells London Production
At the Sony Centre. Toronto Premiere May 12, 2018
Sutra is not a new dance piece, having debuted in London in 2008, but it seems brand new by virtue of its meditative minimalism that calibrates décor, costuming, lighting, music, and movement perfectly while tracing a mini odyssey into the mind (as it were) of Zen Buddhism. Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (who even performed in it on its debut) has created over 50 fully-fledged choreographic pieces that have earned him numerous international awards. Sutra is his sterling collaboration with British artist Antony Gormley and kung-fu Shaolin monks. Sixty-minutes long, it has an abstract formalism that is open to interpretation because of its elliptical nature, but virtually everything about it is thrilling and not just in a common sense.
Sutra begins with a small boy (Xing Kaishuo) who observes a Western adult (Ali Thabet, co-choreographer and dancer) who traces patterns with his fingers and who has a wooden model of the boxes used in the piece. The adult’s gestures and the boy’s imitations of them mirror and expand what transpires apart from them—in the movements of the powerful Shaolin monks, all youths with fine physiques, balance, gymnastic verve, and versatile elasticity. The title of this dance derives from Sanskrit and means “threads.” The piece’s connections to Zen Buddhism show only filaments of links to that way of belief. However, they are absorbing and delightfully expressed in the scenography (a 3-sided grey box that uses 21 6-foot blonde wood boxes in various configurations), costumes that begin with grey and deepen to black, and lighting that is in pale shades and that uses black dramatically at important points. The boxes, designed by sculptor Gormely, create a mobile architectural space, as it were, continually changing planes, shapes, angles, surfaces. They serve as plinths, trapdoors, caves, tombs, river, wall, skyscrapers, coffins—once surprisingly as Stonehenge shapes, twice thrillingly as collapsing dominoes and as an unfolding lotus. But all this is merely an environment for the outer and inner movements of the piece for Sutra is always about being and becoming. When the boxes become coffins, they symbolize mortality. When they are building blocks, they represent creativity.
Shaolin kung-fu is well established and celebrated as martial arts spectacle, with its men wielding lances, swords, and staffs with eye-popping velocity and ease, and executing their repertoire of high leaps, rolls, backward flips, deep plies, scissored kicks, and backbends with speed and finesse, building canons of explosive movement. But Cherkaoui has managed (with the help of four musicians behind a background scrim who play Szymon Brzoska’s melancholy Polish music on percussion, violin, cello, and piano) to temper its innate force and tight practised shapes, turning the warriors on occasion into lyrical dancers of extraordinary balletic grace and balance, as well as, briefly, into hip hop virtuosos. This is achieved by And, even more thrillingly, he and Thabet have created a contrast of energy and movement with young male dancers who are not easily trained in Western dance styles. So, for instance, a warrior can leap high on a solitary pole, balancing with one leg on its slant in raw defiance of gravity. Or another can seem to pause in a towering leap before landing softly. There are even comic moments, where the boy imitates a mischievous monkey or walks into a wall. These moments can seem cheesy to some audiences but they do have a showbiz allure.
But what of the filaments of Buddhism? They are present from the outset, with the adult’s being a cultural and spiritual outsider (an autobiographical connection to Cherkaoui, who sought to be accepted by the monks in Henan) who is questing to imitate the monks’ unity of mind and body. He often struggles literally to be accepted, even though he offers sturdy and consistent physical support to the boy while training himself to execute the monks’ hazardous and demanding corporeal routines. At one point, he walks around with one foot trapped in a box, as if he can go nowhere significant; at another, he is bumped off a high wall by a group of monks as if he was an unwanted alien. And the boy represents a Shaolin warrior and temple guard in the making. Even his miming of a monkey and fish have connections to Buddhism for the first creature represents folly, vanity, and mischief (real vices we must learn to expunge), while the second represents freedom, happiness, and fearlessness for it thrives in its natural domain. Eventually, the boy becomes the young Buddha in prayer, seated at the center of a large lotus, surrounded by respectful monks.
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The myth that the female orgasm serves no reproductive or biological purpose may have been debunked. Until now, the female orgasm was seen as something developed from an evolutionary process. Women have orgasm to create attachments and to be a motivator for women to have sex and reproduce. This is of course true. But now, scientist may have found that the clitoris is not just a random body part that was placed solely for pleasure, but it might have a specific medical reason for orgasm much like the male orgasm. It all has to do with hormones. I think everybody know that hormones tend to fluctuate widely in the female body. This fluctuation is to regulate the body for reproduction. The clitoris might actually be a “reset button” for the endocrine system, specifically resetting oxytocin production. Oxytocin is essential in the menstrual cycle. In pregnant women, it is required for delivery contractions and lactation. Even in women who are not pregnant, oxytocin influences many important processes and is required for the resetting of the body. Recent findings indicate that there are two main ways the female body does this, menstruation and, now, orgasm. Because the female body’s endocrine system fluctuates so widely, oxytocin is need to maintain balance. Without it, one can steer off course dramatically. Just like when we crave fruit because we need more glucose, we crave orgasms because we need to be reset.
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At the very end of 2020, Oculus Studios released one of my favorite VR games of the year, Jurassic World Aftermath. While the game wasn’t without its flaws, it was one of the strongest examples of a game that made the most sense in VR. After all, hiding from dinosaurs – just raptors in the first game – is absolutely terrifying and wouldn’t give you that dread feeling without being in the world.
Nine months later, developer Coatsink delivered Jurassic World Aftermath Part 2, the direct follow-up to Part 1’s cliffhanger ending. Instead of being a free add-on, Coatsink charges $ 15 for the game – a $ 10 price reduction from Part 1 – much to the chagrin of some gamers who didn’t notice the pass’s buy button. extension when outputting the original.
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In Part 2, not only will you complete the story that began with your unceremonious crash on Isla Nublar, but you will also meet more than just raptors this time around, solve new types of puzzles and visit fantastic environments. which are also beautiful (and not interactive) as the first part. It’s solid tracking that doesn’t change the basic dynamics but offers enough additions and challenges to keep you crawling on the ride.
Jurassic World Aftermath Part 2
At the end of the line : Jurassic World Aftermath Part 2 picks up where Part 1 left off, narrowly escaping the cutches of Blue the Indoraptor and leaving to complete the mission you started in Part 1. Are you going to get out of the island or are you destined to become a dinosaur dinner?
- Excellent graphics and presentation
- Top notch vocal work
- New fun puzzles
- Incredible landscapes
- Dinosaurs are scarier than ever
- Lots of accessibility options
- Sparse level interaction
- Very linear
Disclaimer: This review was made possible by a review code provided by Coatsink. The company did not see the content of the review before posting it.
Jurassic World Aftermath Part 2: Which makes it a great extension
Although you will need to own Part 1 and shell out $ 15 for Part 2, you won’t need to have a full save file to start Part 2. This is a huge improvement over some games like Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, which requires you to have a full save file to start the DLC.
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This is especially problematic on a device like the Quest or Quest 2 when several months pass between content versions, as save files are deleted when a game is uninstalled. It’s unreasonable to design a game without taking these platforming issues into account, and Coatsink was smart not to force players to replay Part 1.
As in the original, you play as repair technician Sam, who is stranded on Isla Nublar with only the injured Dr. Mia Everett locked in a safe house somewhere on the island. As you’ve barely escaped Blue and his companions at the end of the last episode, you finally learn that it’s Blue’s DNA you’ve been looking for all the time.
The turn of events that led to this reveal is recounted by none other than Jeff Goldblum, reprising his role as Ian Malcolm in the films. As always, Goldblum gives a superb performance – even if it’s just her vocals – and helps fill in some of the more mysterious parts of the story.
You will not need a complete Part 1 backup file; a godsend to anyone who uninstalled part one.
While I wasn’t a fan of Jurassic World movies, I love the universe and lore in general and have found myself enjoying spinoff series like Camp Cretaceous on Netflix. Aftermath’s story ends up playing out perfectly in this world and even takes a lot of clues and story clues from Cretaceous.
Towards the end of Part 1, things started to feel repetitive but ended just in time before I got tired of the mechanics. Part 2 adds a slight layer of complexity to the formula but doesn’t stray too far from the original mechanics.
The familiar feeling only lasts about 45 minutes until you step into what looks like truly newly created content, encountering other types of dinosaurs – i.e. not raptors – and types of completely different puzzle which are mechanically completely different from the Simon says early style puzzles.
Unlike Part 1, Part 2 changes the storylines as you go through the story.
Unlike Part 1, Part 2 changes the storylines as you move forward with the story. What was only fleeing raptors and pushing buttons turns into open locks, feeding a triceratops and narrowly escaping the clutches of a T-Rex as it towers over the messy mailroom.
The puzzles are also a bit more complex this time around. For example, to get packages to areas without power, you need to back up and follow the position of the cables, redirect the power to the right place, and flip the switches to move the cargo.
Pretty much every plan you follow gets thwarted at some point in execution, a tactic I knew was coming but interested me nonetheless.
Hope we get more stories this way in the future as the concept and mechanics are executed extremely well, and I can see the improvements in Coatsink’s formula in just nine months it took to make. the second part.
A number of thoughtful accessibility options make it easy for a wide variety of players to enjoy the game.
I also admire the work Coatsink has put into the game’s accessibility options. Crouching for most of the game made my neck hurt, but clicking the right stick virtually lowered me. gave a pause. It also allows for seated play, which is not always possible or comfortable with all VR games.
Jurassic World Aftermath Part 2: What could use improvement
While Part 2 did a great job of mixing the puzzles together and adding a lot more environmental variety, there’s no denying that most of the environments are just works of art to walk through. Like in a museum, you’ll admire the visuals as you walk through each section, but you’re not allowed to touch, well, anything that isn’t part of the story.
Like a museum, you can look and admire the surroundings but often cannot touch things.
Some mechanics are also a bit simple for my taste. For example, there is no inventory management, and you won’t even need to remember the keystrokes as the game simply paints them on the wall above when you learn the combo from it. ‘an email or other part of the dialog.
Simplicity will definitely be a plus for some people, especially if they’re too stressed out by the dinosaurs lurking around every corner. Still, I would like to see more interaction and less grip in future installments.
As a Jurassic geek, I would have loved to see even more dinosaurs throughout the adventure.
One of my complaints is that I am a Jurassic geek and wanting to see more of the island than the game allows. One marketing campaign in particular made me think we were going to see some of the more unique experiences on Camp Cretaceous, but, alas, we weren’t. Maybe in the future?
Jurassic World Aftermath Part 2: Should we play it?
Jurassic World Aftermath Part 2 is a direct continuation after the cliffhanger of Part 1 ends. As with any good Jurassic story, there is both finality and ambiguity, leaving plenty of room for side stories or continuations into the future. . Jurassic World may be a wreck, but it’s clearly worth talking about.
As the novelty of the formula wears off, developer Coatsink has done a great job introducing several new puzzles and gameplay elements that tweak the base gameplay enough to keep players interested. I would have liked to see a bit more of the other dinosaurs in the story, but I was happy that they were there to interrupt the action a bit more. As it stands it was another great 5 hour adventure that kept me glued to my helmet the entire time.
Jurassic World Aftermath Part 2
At the end of the line : Jurassic World Aftermath Part 2 ends the story of Part 1, as you might expect, but it also adds new puzzles, more environmental variables, and a few new dinosaurs to keep the action fresh. Best of all, you won’t need to have a Part 1 save file completed to start Part 2.

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As the largest infrared sauna maker and importer of infrared saunas, your health and security is our number one concern (homemade near infrared sauna). There is a factor we sell 12,000 saunas each year. We have the greatest quality requirements at the most economical costs and an enviable client service experience. All Event Saunas are built with the latest Biophoton Nano-carbon Infrared Sauna technology and to make our saunas safe we decrease EMF levels through using proper gauge wiring with heavy responsibility insulation, EMF protecting, and steel confined electrical parts.
Our house saunas discharge 10mG at the heater and 5mG at the bench. Our commercial healthcare facility grade saunas emit 1. 6mG at the heater and 0. 3mG at the bench. The error of brand-new sauna importers is using cheap wiring setups; that is not shielded and improperly insulated, in addition to, thin gauge wires not designed to hold up to the electrical load the sauna will require.
These brand-new importers can likewise make the mistake of having an unenclosed central processing unit, power converters, junction blocks and circuit board relays. Excess heat from unenclosed electrical parts can dry the wood. Open electronic components and a wood box rather honestly equal fire risk. What is the long-term cost to own a near infrared sauna vs.
You will invest less money on electrical power in the course of 10 years that your initial investment in the sauna at the $1495 initial cost. homemade near infrared sauna. You should also discover that there are no replacement part costs associated with the cost of a far infrared sauna over a 10 years period because they are all covered by the full life time warranty.
The far infrared sauna industry has come a long way over the course of 40 years generally by word of mouth. The benefits of far infrared light can now be discovered everywhere on the internet and in the last ten years, the industry has grown 38%. As demand in these saunas has actually increased the price of this innovation has actually ended up being more secure and cheaper making far infrared sauna ownership budget-friendly with more design flexibility that allows for a sauna to be put anywhere in your home. homemade near infrared sauna.
At Celebration Saunas, our partners own three producing centers making us the biggest infrared sauna maker and importer in the nation. We have control over every part of the production process. We import 12,000 saunas each year and keep an inventory of 4,000 saunas at any one time. As individuals start experiencing the quantifiable health benefits they can't assist but inform their good friends to see if it can assist them.
Near infrared tungsten light saunas have a variety of advantages over conventional and far-infrared saunas. EMF stands for Electromagnetic Field, one of the four essential forces of our universe. All electrically powered devices produce some electromagnetic radiation. Our houses consist of wires carrying 120V (US) present to provide our electrical appliances and even these wires produce some EMF radiation - homemade near infrared sauna.
In contrast far infrared emitters, releasing frequencies comparable to cell phones in the 4-15 micron range perhaps quite damaging. The safe limitation for sauna EMF dose has actually been 3 milliGauss (mG). Some firms are suggesting a safe limit of 1 mG (homemade near infrared sauna). Lots of far infrared emitters far exceed this level. Near infrared light has been shown to permeate deeper into tissue.
In contrast far infrared light only permeates about 1. 5 inches into the body. Far infrared emitters are spread around the sauna expanding the heat and infrared light. The contemporary lower EMF carbon far infrared emitters are infamous for providing scattered heat instead of the more permeating focused near infrared lights.
Red near infrared lights give off primarily orange, and yellow light. Colored light therapy (chromotherapy) is a time honored technique. The orange, and yellow light have actually been connected to moving energy downwards to the most needy chakras. Red Infra light has actually been discovered to stimulate the adrenals, testes, ovaries, and growth.
Yellow stimulates the spleen, stomach, and food digestion. Recovery and cleansing may be improved. Turning and moving closer to the near infrared light source permits focusing and focusing the infrared energy. Deep internal organ are more quickly reached for deep tissue recovery and detoxing. Lamp saunas radiate from one wall. Rotating the body shunts blood from one side to another markedly increasing the circulatory effects of sauna therapy.
Near infrared light shortens cluster chains promoting cleansing. The existence of cell receptors called chromophores within our bodies highlight our need for near infrared light. Energy soaked up by these chromophores is utilized to facilitate ATP production, the fundamental biological energy storage unit (homemade near infrared sauna). More cell and tissue energy permits more healing.
No far infrared receptors are found in our bodies. Near infrared light promotes nitric oxide production in our cells. Nitric oxide is utilized by our bodies to regulate vaso-dilation and supply antioxidant security. Numerous medications and supplements are extensively used and recommended that provide or increase nitric oxide to deal with many problems - homemade near infrared sauna.
No comparable impact exists for far infrared light. Tungsten lamp saunas cost less to purchase and run than the majority of far infrared and other standard saunas, in most cases far less. Lamp saunas are very easy to maintain, usually just needing a new bulb occasionally. No costly computer system parts or emitters.
At Sunlighten Saunas, we get a number of excellent questions from our consumers about infrared heat. Today, we wish to share some of our substantial research about infrared heat, and the distinctions in between Near, Mid and Far Infrared. To start with, infrared heat is the invisible part of the sun's spectrum, which has the ability to carefully and comfortably penetrate human tissue to produce a host of health advantages.
Unlike standard saunas, infrared heat is effective at a more comfy running temperature than standard saunas (100-150F for infrared vs. 200F for a standard sauna). By permeating human tissue, infrared heat has been found seven times more efficient than traditional saunas at cleansing the body. Due to the fact that of the tested benefits of the full infrared spectrum of heat, Sunlighten has done extensive research study to eventually establish what became our Solocarbon Full Spectrum saunas.
In a nutshell, the various infrared wavelengths exactly target health objectives by using a large range of benefits - homemade near infrared sauna. As you can see in the chart (below), Near, Mid and Far Infrared each offers its own unique benefits: Near-infrared waves have a much shorter frequency variety and penetrate the epidermis layer of the skin.
Near infrared innovation utilized in Sunlighten Infrared Saunas is comparable to the infrared utilized in cosmetic and recovery devices. The LED technology we utilize permits our heating systems to produce constant near infrared without severe heat or light, making it a safe choice for near infrared use. Due to the fact that mid-infrared wavelengths permeate deeper into the body, they are helpful for increasing blood circulation.
Since far infrared sauna treatment heats up the body directly instead of simply warming the air, it raises the core body temperature level and produces a deep, detoxifying sweat at the cellular level, where most contaminants reside. Far infrared likewise help in high blood pressure reduction & weight loss, burning up to 600 calories in one 40-minute session!We are so happy with our clinically-backed saunas, which provide the full recovery powers of Near, Mid and Far Infrared heat - homemade near infrared sauna.
You might have heard that infrared saunas can offer the most health advantages of all of the types that are available. homemade near infrared sauna. However there are different wavelengths and each has its own distinct restorative worth. Here we take a look at the distinction between Far Infared (fIR), Near Infrared (nIR) and Mid Infrared (mIR) heating units so you understand exactly what you are getting with each.
If it isn't, you're simply having a "hot experience" instead of warming up your body's core temperature level, where the health benefits lie. So let's begin with the far infrared sauna, maybe the most popular type. fIR is the longest wavelength of the 3, and as such penetrates the inmost.
It is this procedure that increases your heart rate, heart output and metabolic rate. The majority of the leading house sauna brand names offer a minimum of far infrared red heat, or a combination of the wavelengths. Mid infrared, as the name indicates, is much shorter than far however longer than near. It can permeate into soft tissue, helping expand capillary and increasing circulation to hurt areas of the body. homemade near infrared sauna.
Complete spectrum saunas, like those from Clearlight and Sunlighten, emit mIR heat. You will not usually discover heating units that only release this wavelength. The shortest of the wavelengths is nIR, and permeates the skin most effectively. When delivered properly it can promote wound healing, skin renewal and tissue growth. Once again, full spectrum saunas give off nIR wavelengths in addition to mIR and fIR, each offering its special advantages. This lowers pain and speeds the healing process. homemade near infrared sauna. When used in mix with far infrared waves, MIR effectively stimulates the cardiovascular system and raises body temperature. As the body works to cool itself, heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate boost as they do during exercise. This in turn supports weight-loss.
Far Infrared rays have the ability to penetrate, refract, radiate and show. The body can soak up FIR since of its deep permeating ability. When FIR penetrates through the skin to the subcutaneous tissues, it transforms from light energy into heat energy. The thermal result within the deep layers of the tissues causes blood vessels and capillaries to dilate, promoting better blood circulation, and the heat helps get rid of body toxic substances and metabolic wastes through sweating.
FIR radiation permeates under skin, muscle and bone, resulting in heat moxibustion, which accelerates blood circulation, cell triggering and metabolizing of cells. When the activity frequency in between molecules and atoms from cells ends up being integrated with FIR frequency, the energy will be quickly soaked up by organism cells, resulting in resonance and fiercer particle oscillation.
Heating the body assists damage bacteria, viruses and tumors. Saunas work largely by promoting detoxing through the sweat. Sweating promotes elimination of hazardous chemicals, heavy metals [Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Thallium, Tin, Uranium], radiation and other contaminants. The skin's capability to remove toxins boosts. homemade near infrared sauna. One research study found that the sweat formed in traditional saunas is 95 to 97 percent water.
Speak with doctor prior to use if you are using any drugs. Do not use if pregnant, have a pacemaker or defibrillator, serious inflammation, a fever, a contagious disease, intense bleeding, or intoxicated. Contrary to popular belief, it is not recommended to try to "sweat out" a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases an individual's judgment; therefore, he/she might not understand when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. homemade near infrared sauna.
Always stay hydrated. Consume lots of water prior to and after any session. Please cease the use of the sauna if you feel light-headed, woozy or heat exhausted. Sessions ought to never ever exceed the time set. You need to never have a Cryotherapy Treatment after a Infrared Treatment Session (homemade near infrared sauna).
NEAR Infrared light saunas utilize incandescent infrared heat lights for heating. They give off primarily near infrared, some middle infrared and perhaps a tiny quantity of far infrared energy - homemade near infrared sauna. This type of sauna also provides warming and stimulating color treatment. The lights release a percentage of red, orange and yellow visible light.
While standard saunas need high temperature levels for copious sweating, infrared penetrates the skin and heats up from the inside in addition to on the skin. This means the air temperature in the sauna can stay cooler, yet one sweats plenty at this lower, more comfy temperature. The infrared light sauna permeates deepest due to the fact that the heat source is all concentrated in a small area, and not due to the frequencies of the energy used (homemade near infrared sauna).
While some individuals like the intense heat of the traditional sauna, lots of find it challenging to tolerate, specifically when feeling ill. Near infrared is an antioxidant nutrient, activates the cells, supports metabolic procedures and decouples toxic substances from water molecules. Near infrared is valuable for injury healing and cellular regeneration too.
The mitochondria (power plants of the cells) produce more ATP (energy currency of the cells) when NIR (near infrared rays) is introduced - homemade near infrared sauna. A group of 20 ladies riding stationary bicycles 3 times per week for 4 weeks exposed to NIR lost approximately 8 cm's or 444% more as compared to 20 females doing the same exercise without NIR.
Cellulite shows up, in part, due to weakened connective tissue. NIR assists restore connective tissue and has actually been revealed to decrease cellulite. NIR activates the color delicate chemicals (chromophores & cytochrome systems) to depths of 23 centimeters, stimulating the energy processes in cells. homemade near infrared sauna. Increased blood circulation stimulates the sweat glands, launching built-up toxins and waste.
Heating the body powerfully shunts blood towards the skin to dissipate heat. This decongests the internal organs and greatly stimulates circulation. Sinuses, joints and numerous other tissues benefit considerably. Permeating heat from NIR has actually long been shown to minimize discomfort and boost circulation to areas of pain. NIR has actually likewise been shown to considerably increase the variety of flexibility.
The skin is the largest organ of the body and a major eliminative channel. In many people, it is inactive, busy and poisonous. Sun exposure, use of artificial clothing, bathing in chlorinated water and exposure to hundreds of chemicals damage the skin. Extreme understanding nerve system activity and emotions such as fear, anger and regret trigger blood to be withdrawn from the skin, contributing to lack of exercise of the skin.


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What Does The Madagascar Coat Of Arms Smbols Mean?
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when was kenya´s coat of arms adopted
black on a coat of arms means strength
Blue in a coat of arms means wisdom.
The coat of arms symbolizes freedom and peace.
If you mean coat of arms, you will have to get invovled with geneology. Not every name has a coat of arms.
the coat of arms are the symbols for countries,states etc.
Snails represent deliberation and perseverance on Coat of Arms
The text on the scroll in a coat of arms is the owner's of the arm's motto.
Japans coat of arms has no meaning it is a yellow flower thingy.
The coat of arms of the Yukon Territories include symbols for the province's mountains and its gold. There is an Alaskan malamute at the top of the coat of arms.
the study of coat of arms
A tree on a coat of arms represents Life and the mystical connection of the earth with heaven and the underworld.
The white dragon on a coat of arms means value and protection. I hope this has helped :)
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The coat of arms in South Africa means diverse people unite. The coat of arms was adopted on April 27, 2000, which was Freedom Day in South Africa.
In European Coats of Arms, purple is symbolic of royalty
The plural of "coat of arms" is "coats of arms".
The shield on the Australian coat of arms contains the shields of each or the six states of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The shield, or escutcheon, is the part of a coat of arms upon which the coat of arms is displayed. It actually represents a shield, in the sense of armory: a weapon, usually though not always used as a defensive weapon.
japan does not have a coat of arms
Longverity and good luck
Generosity and elevation of the mind
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It presents the prolific production of the Avatar, a hybrid figure digitally generated in 1993 to stand in for the jackboot or masterfull figure of the “architect/author” and to synthesize his multiple collaborations– BoyeRoche (1989); Roche (1990); Roche & François (1991); R-F-L-H-R-P (1992); Roche, DSV & Sie (1993-97); R, DSV & Sie. P (1998); R & Sie. D/B: L (1999-2001); R&Sie(n) (2001 to 2011), and [elf/bt/c] (2011-2016)…
“s/he would rather do FICTION MAKER”
November 10, 2016 – February 26, 2017
88 Rue du Colombier, Orléans
All of these partnership, labels, and systems constitute the fragments of the New-Territories matrix, which has alternately generated, activated, and put them on standby since 1993. “s/he would rather do FICTION MAKER” (“eILe Pr_FAIRE la FICTION”), the title of the exhibition, immediately points to the two premises that underpin the proposition: on the one hand, the figure of the androgyne, of Aphrodite; a being who refuses gender and therefore refuses to dominate territories or to dominate both through form and matter.
On the other hand, “Faire la Fiction” [Making Fiction / FICTION MAKER] functions as a mode of operation to model the world, to script it. By refusing any form of imprisonment, New-Territories lives in a state of permanent migration; always elsewhere – elsewhere geographically, but also (and always) at the very centre of architecture as a collaborative magnetic zone that combines architecture with cinema, writing, and sharing with artists, philosophers, biologists, mathematicians, and sometimes other architects… It is a porous structure open to the world.
Although it already understood the full potential of digital technologies as early as 1990, New-Territories never stopped revealing their disorders and limitations. In its own words: “Architecture is not a matter of projection, but a matter of ‘distortion of reality’.”
In “s/he would rather do FICTION MAKER”, the public is invited on a “paranoiac odyssey” through a series of historic projects (most of which are part of the Frac Centre-Val de Loire collection) and “anthropotechnic” scenarios, (including New-Territories’ latest venture : M4 -mindmachinemakingmyths).
A new piece, designed specifically for one of the Turbulences spaces, uses robotic and computational processes to once more question the idea of losing control of or emancipating from the preliminary design. This involves an uncertain system in the “Making”, which reacts in real time and substitutes contingencies and artefacts for 3D modelling.
The exhibition will scramble chronology in favour of a nonlinear, both geographic and psychoanalytic approach of the projects. It will track the permanence of certain architectural and technological strategies, the architect’s obsessions, the attitudes and systems inherent to a renewed relationship to the world in its biological, political, and technical dimensions.
Voice-overs, convergence lines, modes of operation, and mechanic devices within critical strategies guide and abandon us through a fiction/reality refrain.
A book of interviews serves as an opening and closing of the event. The publication includes interviews with Sylvia Lavin (historian and architecture critic), Jeffrey Kipnis (historian and architecture critic), Cynthia Davidson (architecture critic and publisher), Greg Lynn (architect), Bart Lootsma (historian and architecture critic), Hans Ulrich Obrist (curator), Bruce Sterling (writer), Stéphanie Lavaux (Associate and Artist), and many others. It directly and literally poses the question of the man who presents himself as the private secretary of “New-Territories”: “_Who are you, François Roche?” Curators: Abdelkader Damani (director of the Frac Centre-Val de Loire) and New-Territories.
New-Territories is a polymorphous architecture organization. Founded in 1993, it has embraced different labels, names, strategies and purposes. New-Territories is fronted by the androgynous avatar, trans- gender avatar, _S/he_, who authorized Francois Roche to write, talk and teach on his/her behalf, as a PS / personal secretary, an Ariadne’s wire of this ectoplasmic system and paranoiac mind.
“Experimental architecture has shifted toward a new corpus of instrumentations, made out of tools, computation, mechanisation, but also and simultaneously of fictions and lines of subjectivity, synchronous with our symptoms; of fears and great escapes in the “here and now”. The purpose of this 1993-2050 flashback is to explore attitudes that show a correlation, a co-dependency with the forms they underpin, through their conflicts and reciprocities. It is to discover a post-digital, post-human, post-activist, post-democratic, post-feminist world, … a queer, androgynous, carnal, disturbing, disenchanted, pornographic, transient, transactional world, … where scenarios, mechanisms, misunderstandings, and psychological and physiological fragments are what make up walls and ceilings, cellars and attics, … schizoid and paranoid, between the lines of operative and critical fictions… The androgynous folds and recesses behind which… he(s) / she(s) … hide(s), trigger(s) confusion and gut reactions, suspect hostilities, fantasised idealisation, and even premeditated oblivion. We must use paradoxical postures and aesthetical mechanisms to highlight bio- political challenges, the potentials and disorders of contemporary technologies, from their early stages to their merchandising, and suspect them of not being so harmless, beyond conventional discourses and self-conscious aesthetics…”
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Dr Hana Burgess
Primary qualifications: BM, BSc (hons), MRCGP, DRCGP
I graduated from Southampton Medical School in 2006 and went on to work in Portsmouth for 2 years before returning to Southampton. I did part of my general practice training at The Grove Medical Practice, and I have also worked as a GP in Petersfield and Romsey.
I have a range of clinical interests including Mental Health, Women’s Health and Lung Disease. I also have in interest in research.
I lived in Southampton for 12 years, some of that time spent in Shirley. Recently, I moved to the New Forest with my husband and young son. Most weekends we can be found out on walks in the forest and doing lots of puddle splashing!

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Most of the student communities in India have to shift to some school and college hostels for their studies. Students and guardians prefer college hostels for care, security and friendship. But recent events in our college and university hostels all over India show that the college and hostel authorities often neglect their duties when it comes to the health of the students.
Prosenjit Sarkar, 22, a fourth year medical student who died on campus in NIT Durgapur due to gross medical negligence is making headlines already. But Prosenjit’s case is not an isolated one. Suraaj, an IITian at Banaras Hindu University fell sick and was refused any proper medical attention. In an isolated university campus like BHU, medical help might be only what the authorities provide. After Diwali, Suraaj was sent back home alone on a flight and he died in no time. A 19 year old medical student attempted suicide at night, but the hostel authorities did not act responsibly and did not take her to the hospital which led to the apparent death of the student. College mates of the students went protesting for hours and the negligence of the college hostel authorities was brought into light.
These cases received attention because the victim died. But there are countless incidents which show a gory side of hostel lives. A student from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University fell sick in the college premises and was promptly hospitalised for two weeks. Once she returned to her hostel, she was informed that she is suspended for three weeks for not submitting a leave form though she had informed the warden on phone. She had to stay at a local guardian’s place which was two hours away from her college and attend classes immediately after she was discharged. Assumption Hostel in Kerala once served poor quality food to their students at night and over twenty girls fell sick and they pleaded to be taken to the hospital. The wardens took the students to another building claiming that it is too difficult to go to the hospital at midnight. Next day the students were taken to a hospital run by the same management who gave a clean chit to the college hostel. But a student who informed her parents with the coin phone at the hostel was given proper medical care and the doctors certified that the problem was the hostel food. To stop students from informing their parents, the college authorities did not send students home for two weeks and all the coin phones in the college and hostels were disconnected.
In this situation, going on in all parts of the country, how can a student be sent to a college hostel? Since the institutions are prestigious, no student would dare to lodge a complaint because it could tarnish their career possibilities. But it is outrageous that college and hostel authorities are taking such barbaric attitudes especially when it comes to the health of students. Just because the colleges have a high reputation, the authorities feel they cannot be harmed. This blind arrogance of college and hostel authorities should be brought into light if we care for our students and hope them to be healthy, happy and safe.
By Anna George for DU Times


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The Ultimate Guide to Proper Warm-up Routine for Runners
If you are a runner, you probably already know that warming up before your run is crucial for preventing injuries and improving performance. A proper warm-up routine can help prepare your body for the demands of running and ensure that you get the most out of your workouts. In this ultimate guide, we will take you through the essential components of a warm-up routine for runners.
1. Dynamic Stretching:
Dynamic stretching involves moving through a full range of motion to warm up the muscles and increase flexibility. Unlike static stretching, where you hold a stretch for a prolonged period, dynamic stretching helps to improve circulation and activate the muscles you will be using during your run. Include exercises like high knees, butt kicks, walking lunges, leg swings, and arm circles to ensure that all major muscle groups are properly warmed up.
2. Joint Mobility Exercises:
Your joints play a significant role in running, so it’s essential to give them some attention during your warm-up. Joint mobility exercises can help improve your range of motion, reduce stiffness, and enhance your overall running mechanics. Focus on exercises that target the ankles, knees, hips, and shoulders, as these are the areas most prone to injury in runners. Examples include ankle circles, knee circles, hip rotations, and shoulder rolls.
3. Cardiovascular Warm-up:
As a runner, your cardiovascular system needs to be primed for the exercise to come. A proper cardiovascular warm-up will gradually increase your heart rate and blood flow before starting your run. This can be achieved by incorporating 5-10 minutes of light aerobic activity into your warm-up routine. Consider activities like jogging in place, brisk walking, or cycling at a moderate intensity.
4. Activation Exercises:
Activation exercises are specific movements that target the muscles you will be using most during your run. These exercises help to activate and engage those muscles, facilitating proper form and reducing the risk of injuries. Implement exercises such as glute bridges, fire hydrants, clams, and bird dogs to activate the muscles in your hips, glutes, and core. This will help improve your stability, balance, and overall running mechanics.
5. Sport-Specific Drills:
Once you have completed the previous warm-up components, it’s essential to incorporate some sport-specific drills into your routine. These drills will help you tune into your running form, improve your neuromuscular coordination, and prepare your body for the specific movement patterns of running. Examples of sport-specific drills include high knees, bounding, skips, and running drills such as A-skips and B-skips.
6. Mental Preparation:
A warm-up routine is not just about physically preparing your body; it’s also an opportunity to mentally get in the zone before your run. Use this time to focus, visualize your run, and set your intentions for the workout ahead. Positive affirmations, deep breathing, and calming exercises like gentle stretching or yoga poses can be incorporated into your warm-up routine to help you get in the right mindset for your run.
7. Gradual Progression:
Finally, it’s crucial to remember that your warm-up routine should gradually progress in intensity to match the demands of your run. Start with gentle exercises and gradually increase the intensity, preparing your body for the effort it will undertake during the run. A gradual progression will ensure that your muscles, joints, and cardiovascular system are ready for the full intensity of your run, reducing the risk of injury.
In conclusion, a proper warm-up routine is a vital component of any runner’s training plan. By incorporating dynamic stretching, joint mobility exercises, cardiovascular warm-up, activation exercises, sport-specific drills, mental preparation, and gradual progression, you can prepare your body for a safe and successful run. Remember to customize your routine to suit your specific needs and goals. So, lace up your shoes, warm up properly, and enjoy your next run!

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Trump praised for discussing opioids, criticized for not providing money
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pledges a major campaign to fight unneeded opioid painkiller use, but it is not clear how his declaring...
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Hoeven, Burgum to join Pence for Minot address
BISMARCK — North Dakota's governor and senior senator will join Vice President Mike Pence when he visits Minot Air Force Base Friday, Oct....
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October 10, 2017
Leaders divided on Trump after Korea tweets, rift with senator
GRAND FORKS — Mounting tensions with North Korea, a rupture with a top Republican senator and warnings of World War III have left North...
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ND officials happy with rollback of EPA's carbon emissions rule
BISMARCK—North Dakota officials welcomed news Monday, Oct. 9, that the Trump administration would repeal a rule restricting greenhouse...
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Federal agency proposes delaying methane rule
BISMARCK—The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is proposing to delay a rule on methane emissions until January 2019, members of North Dakota's...
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North Dakotan congressional delegates vow to learn more about 'bump stocks'
BISMARCK — As members of Congress scrutinize a firearm accessory found at the scene of the Las Vegas massacre, North Dakota's senators said they wanted to learn more about the devices Wednesday, Oct. 4. A "bump stock" is a legal accessory that uses a gun's recoil to accelerate...
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Here's how much money ND candidates have received from gun rights lobbyists
FARGO - Here is a breakdown of how much money North Dakota political candidates received from gun rights lobbyist groups for the 2014 and 2016...
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Advocates: GOP health plan would hurt North Dakota's most vulnerable
FARGO — Advocates representing a coalition of groups opposed to the latest Republican plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act said the...
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September 24, 2017
Threat of Grand Forks air base closing off the table for now
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Port: Podcast: Hoeven accuses Heitkamp of “scare tactics” on Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill
Senator John Hoeven joined me on my radio show today to talk about healthcare reform. The Senator has indicated support for the latest version...
September 21, 2017 - 3:07pm
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Burgum signals support for Republican health care effort
BISMARCK—Gov. Doug Burgum signaled support for the latest Republican health care reform effort this week. A letter Burgum signed with 14...
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September 18, 2017
Hoeven 'supportive' of new health care bill, Heitkamp critical
BISMARCK — The latest health care reform effort from congressional Republicans is again causing a split between North Dakota's senators....
September 18, 2017 - 6:51pm

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Fell Down the Instagram MUA Rabbit Hole
Simple Look Using ABH's Prism Palette
First Attempt at a Halo Eye
She's a Self-Proclaimed MUA.
Excuse the Awful Angle lol
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I'm feeling blue (excuse my awful eyebrow lol).
First Time Using Purple Eyeshadow.
Trying Something New
Feeling A Little 80s ft. Lime Crime Venus 3 and Profusion Neon Brights
IDK What This Look Was Supposed to be.
I've been into really simple makeup looks lately :)
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Today's Face (feat. All of the products I received in my Ipsy Glam Bag Plus)
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Berry Vibes (feat. Products from May's Boxycharm)
A simple grunge inspired look (feat. Lime Crime's Venus 2)
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Another June Boxycharm Variation.
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I’m going to say it. As a carpet cleaner, if I was to lay new carpet through my home, I’d be using Harvey Norman SmartStrand IQ or one of the equivalent Triexta based carpets from one of the independent carpet retails such as eco-strand.
Triexta is the latest carpet fibre to reach the market, and is a sub-class of polyester. Unlike polyester, it has much better resilience (stands up to traffic and furniture).
While I recognise that Triexta is by no means perfect, and certainly isn’t cheap, it has some features that make it a great choice for the home owner. These include;
Given all these great features, this carpet would be easily to professionally clean right? WRONG! Being a new carpet fibre, and with scant instructions from the manufacturers, carpet cleaners have been on their own, sussing out the best way to clean SmartStrand, EcoStrand and other Triexta derivatives. Having cleaned a number of these, and having assisted carpet cleaners who have run into problems and issues with cleaning SmartStrand, I have developed a method of professionally carpet cleaning Triexta that is very effective.
The challenge when cleaning Triexta carpets lies with two things. The first being the lack of water absorption, which can aggrivate wicking. It is not uncommon for carpet cleaners to have multiple revisits to clean SmartStrand or other Triexta based carpets, to clean re-occuring spots and stains. The initial carpet clean removes stains/spots, but they re-emerges due to wicking. Hence the use of encapsulating polymer based detergents. The second challenge is that this carpet absorbs oil/fats/grease like a sponge, primarily because it oil based (like absorbs like). Oil, fats and grease are typically the glue that holds dirt and soil to a carpet. This is the reason we recommend citrus based detergents with alkaline degreasing. The citrus and alkalinity dissolve and breakdown oils/fats/grease, and the steam cleaning process removes the greasy solution. The post encapsulation process with a cotton bonnet assists with rapid drying, and greatly prevents wicking and soil redeposition.
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Police Dealing with Person in Crisis in Mississauga
Officers are on scene for an ongoing incident in Mississauga this evening.
At 11:45 p.m., police confirmed officers were dealing with a person in crisis in the area of Darcel Avenue, near Morning Star Drive and Highway 427.
Police have labelled this a medical assist call.
“There is an increased police presence but no concern for public safety,” police say.
Residents may want to avoid the area for now.
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- Large police presence on scene for person in crisis in Burlington
- Officers in Georgetown responding to second person in crisis
- Police asking residents to shelter in place due to ongoing incident in Oakville
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- Square One serving up mall food in new parking lot dining area
- All residents of Mississauga, Brampton 18+ who received an mRNA vaccine will soon be able to book their second
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- 34% of second dose bookings in Mississauga and Brampton went to Toronto residents
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A rare collection of picture stories created before the invention of the
movie camera has been restored by the University of Bristol.
The seven sets of hand-tinted magic lantern slides were used to educate,
entertain and mystify audiences.
The late nineteenth century slides tell stories with titles such as Christmas
in Paradise, The Matron's Story and the Workhouse Boy.
The stories are part of an archive of more than 400 magic lantern slides.
Jo Elsworth, Keeper of the Theatre Collection, said: "Though there was a
huge market for magic lanterns and slides in the nineteenth century, they
eventually fell out of favour after the invention of moving pictures.
"Few lanterns and slides survived which makes this archive even more
The magic lantern was the ancestor of the modern slide projector.
Lantern slides consisted of two sheets of square glass between which the
photographic image was sandwiched.
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Let’s face it, unless you are independently wealthy, if you want to sustain yourself as a holistic, astrological business owner, you have to earn money. Unfortunately, many holistic business owners shy away from financial discussions. In this article, we’re breaking the taboo.
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Built around a central 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part uncovers legendary actor Ian McKellen’s life story. From his upbringing living through the war, working through repertory and West End theatre, coming out and being a leader in the campaign for equality, to mainstream film breakout roles as Magneto and Gandalf. Featuring unprecedented access to a wealth of never-before-seen archive material, including diaries written when he was 12, and unseen behind the scenes of theatre/films, alongside his personal thoughts on a life long lived – this is a suitably excellent documentary on a remarkable subject.
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Each kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
Arevik Publishing House in cooperation with ARI Literature Foundation launched a long-term project on awareness of bullying in Armenia. The project is supported by the U.S. Embassy, Yerevan. Within the project Jacqueline Woodson’s Each Kindness was translated into Armenian and published for free of charge distribution to regional schools, cultural centers and libraries participating in the program. Visit to all regions are organized within the project to present the book and organize discussion with schoolchildren, educators and teacher on the topic of bulling.
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What’s The Significance Of The Baccarat “shoe”?
Do you love games of chance? Well, if you’ve ever stepped foot into a casino, you must have heard of baccarat. It’s a popular card game that has been enjoyed by gambling enthusiasts for centuries. But have you ever wondered what’s the significance of the baccarat “shoe”? Let’s dive in and discover why this seemingly ordinary item is so important in the world of baccarat.
You might be picturing a shoe you wear on your foot, but in the context of baccarat, the “shoe” is quite different. Instead, it refers to a device used to hold and dispense the cards during gameplay. This device ensures fairness, protects against cheating, and adds an element of suspense to the game.
But why is it called a “shoe”? Well, the baccarat shoe gets its name from its original design—shaped like a shoe! This clever invention allows for multiple decks of cards to be securely placed inside, ensuring a smooth and efficient dealing process. Plus, the opaque cover of the shoe keeps the cards hidden from prying eyes, keeping the game fair and unbiased.
Now that you know what a baccarat “shoe” is, you’re one step closer to becoming a baccarat expert. Get ready to explore the fascinating world of this renowned card game and uncover the secrets of the shoe that holds the keys to baccarat excitement. Let’s delve deeper into the significance of the baccarat shoe and unravel its mysteries together!
What’s the Significance of the Baccarat “Shoe”? – Unveiling the Secrets Behind This Classic Casino Item
Baccarat, a glamorous casino game known for its elegance and high stakes, is often accompanied by a mysterious object called the “shoe.” Despite its humble appearance, the shoe plays a significant role in the game, affecting the flow and outcome of each hand. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of baccarat shoes, exploring their history, purpose, and impact on gameplay. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind this classic casino item.
History of the Baccarat Shoe – From Its Origins to Modern-Day Casinos
The baccarat shoe has a long and fascinating history, dating back centuries. The origins of the shoe can be traced to the game’s early days in Europe, particularly in France and Italy. Initially, baccarat was played with a deck of cards shuffled by the players themselves. However, as the popularity of the game grew, a solution was needed to ensure fair play and prevent any potential cheating.
Enter the baccarat shoe. This simple device, typically made of wood or acrylic, was designed to hold multiple decks of cards securely. By placing the decks inside the shoe, dealers could easily slide out one card at a time, ensuring a fair and random distribution of cards. The shoe also added an element of suspense and anticipation, as players eagerly awaited each card’s reveal.
In modern-day casinos, baccarat shoes have become a staple item at baccarat tables. With the advancement of technology, electronic shoes have replaced the traditional manual ones, further enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Today, players can enjoy the game with ease, thanks to the baccarat shoe’s ability to streamline the dealing process.
How Does the Baccarat Shoe Influence Gameplay? – Examining Its Impact on the Game
When it comes to the game of baccarat, the shoe holds immense significance in shaping the outcome of each hand. By introducing an element of randomness, the shoe adds an unpredictable factor, making each round exciting and unpredictable. Additionally, the shoe’s structure allows for consistent and fair distribution of the cards, eliminating any potential biases or manipulation.
One of the key attributes of the baccarat shoe is its ability to hold multiple decks of cards. Traditional baccarat is typically played with six to eight decks shuffled together, increasing the game’s complexity and adding to the challenge for players. The shoe’s design ensures that the cards are dealt consistently, minimizing any chances of card counting or strategizing based on specific dealt cards.
Moreover, the baccarat shoe contributes to the game’s ritualistic nature and ambiance. As the shoe is passed from one player to another, the anticipation and excitement build, creating an immersive experience. The act of sliding the cards out of the shoe and revealing them one by one adds a theatrical element to the game, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the baccarat table.
Benefits of Using the Baccarat Shoe
Using a baccarat shoe offers several benefits for both players and casinos:
- Fairness: The shoe ensures an equitable distribution of cards, reducing the possibility of cheating.
- Consistency: By eliminating manual shuffling, the shoe provides a standardized dealing process.
- Efficiency: The shoe allows for faster gameplay, enabling more rounds and increased revenue for casinos.
- Authenticity: The presence of the baccarat shoe adds to the traditional and sophisticated charm of the game.
Choosing the Right Baccarat Shoe – Factors to Consider
When it comes to selecting a baccarat shoe, several factors come into play:
- Material: Choose a shoe made from durable and transparent material, ensuring longevity and visibility of the cards.
- Capacity: Consider the number of decks the shoe can hold, depending on your preferred baccarat variation.
- Size and Design: Opt for a shoe that fits comfortably on the table and complements the overall aesthetics of the casino.
- Shuffling Mechanism: Electronic shoes offer automated shuffling, while manual shoes provide a tactile and traditional experience.
The Future of Baccarat Shoes – A Blend of Tradition and Innovation
As technology continues to advance, baccarat shoes are likely to evolve as well. Electronic shoes with advanced shuffling capabilities and integrated card-reading technology are becoming more prevalent in modern casinos. These innovations aim to enhance gameplay efficiency and accuracy while maintaining the allure and tradition of the baccarat shoe.
In conclusion, the baccarat shoe may appear simple at first glance, but its significance in the game of baccarat cannot be overstated. From its historical roots to its impact on gameplay and the overall casino experience, the shoe plays a vital role in ensuring fairness, consistency, and excitement. So, the next time you sit at a baccarat table, take a moment to appreciate the baccarat shoe that silently guides the flow of the game.
Key Takeaways: What’s the significance of the baccarat “shoe”?
- The baccarat “shoe” is a device used to hold and dispense the playing cards in the game.
- It ensures fairness by preventing any manipulation or cheating with the cards.
- The shoe helps to speed up the game by allowing for quick and efficient card dealing.
- It also adds an element of suspense, as the cards are revealed one by one from the shoe.
- The shoe is a notable feature in baccarat, distinguishing it from other card games.
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1. Why is the baccarat “shoe” an important component of the game?
The baccarat “shoe” plays a vital role in the game by holding and dispensing the playing cards. It ensures fairness and integrity by preventing any tampering or manipulation of the cards. With its transparent design, players and dealers can easily see the cards being dealt, eliminating any suspicion of cheating.
The shoe also adds an element of suspense and anticipation to the game. As the cards are gradually revealed, players eagerly await the outcome, adding to the excitement and thrill of baccarat. Overall, the shoe is a critical part of the game, ensuring transparency, security, and an immersive playing experience.
2. How does the baccarat “shoe” affect the house edge or player odds?
The baccarat “shoe” has no direct impact on the house edge or player odds. Baccarat is a game of chance that relies on luck rather than skill. The shoe’s primary role is to provide a fair and random distribution of the cards.
However, the number of decks in the shoe can influence the house edge and player odds. Typically, baccarat is played with either six or eight decks. The more decks in play, the slightly higher the house edge, as it becomes more difficult to predict the outcome. Nevertheless, the impact of the shoe on odds is minimal, and the outcome of each hand remains largely unpredictable.
3. Is the baccarat “shoe” used in all variations of the game?
The baccarat “shoe” is commonly used in traditional variations of the game, such as Punto Banco, which is the most popular form of baccarat in casinos worldwide. In these versions, the shoe ensures fair dealing and adds to the excitement of the game.
However, in some baccarat variations, such as Chemin de Fer or Baccarat Banque, the shoe is not used. Instead, the individual players take turns being the banker, and each player deals their own cards. These variations allow for more player involvement and strategy, but they are less prevalent in casinos and more commonly played in private settings.
4. Are there any rituals or superstitions associated with the baccarat “shoe”?
Yes, baccarat is known for its rich history of rituals and superstitions, and the baccarat “shoe” is no exception. Some players believe that certain rituals can bring them luck or reverse bad fortune. For example, it is common for players to trace patterns on the shoe or blow on the cards for good luck.
Superstitions also surround the direction of the card insertion into the shoe. Some players believe that if the cards are inserted in a specific direction, such as facing towards or away from the dealer, it can influence the outcome. While these rituals and beliefs are not based on any scientific evidence, they add an element of fun and mystery to the game.
5. Can the baccarat “shoe” be used in other card games or is it exclusive to baccarat?
While the baccarat “shoe” is most commonly associated with the game of baccarat, it can be used in other card games as well. The shoe’s purpose is to hold and dispense playing cards in a fair and secure manner, making it suitable for any game where multiple decks are used.
For example, blackjack games that involve multiple decks often utilize a shoe to streamline the dealing process and ensure fairness. The shoe is also utilized in various poker variants, such as Texas Hold’em, when multiple decks are needed. Its versatility and functionality make it a valuable tool in any card game that requires the use of multiple decks.
Baccarat Shoe Analysis Follow the Shoe
Baccarat is a popular card game that uses a special device called a “shoe” to hold the cards. The shoe makes the game fair and prevents cheating by shuffling and dealing the cards in a predetermined way. It also adds excitement to the game by increasing the speed and efficiency of dealing. The shoe is an important part of the baccarat game and helps to ensure fairness and fun for everyone playing.
So, the next time you play baccarat or hear about it, remember the significance of the shoe. It helps keep the game fair, prevents cheating, and makes the game more exciting. Now you know why it’s such an important part of the baccarat experience.

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