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One of the most remote and biodiverse regions of the world
Sustainable tourism in the Tambopata rainforest
when you arrive at CASA AMAZONAS, you will be entering far more than just a boutique hotel in an exquisite location: you will be accessing a mega-biodiverse private rainforest reserve in Tambopata Peru.
As a holistic centre, we promote a deep experience of contact with the Amazon. Come on a journey of connection with nature, relaxation, well-being and discovery of the Amazonian culture.
An Encounter with wildlife
In the farthest western reaches of the Amazon, lies Peru’s Madre de Dios, or MOTHER OF GOD region.
The Tambopata National Reserve has an area of 274,690 hectares and is located in the department of Madre de Dios, province of Tambopata. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to discover the Amazon, with one of the highest indices of biological diversity in the world. (632 species of birds, 169 of mammals, 1,200 butterflies). On the south side, it is surrounded by the Bahuaja Sonene National Park, and makes up a very important conservation area in Peru.
There is so much magic and nature to explore during your time in CASA AMAZONAS. Here's a list of the activities that you can do during your stay with us :
Visit Rivers,Lakes & Waterfalls
Wildlife Excursion to theSandoval Lake
Visit the Amazon Shelter
Canopy & ZiplineAdventures
Parrot clay lick
Macaw clay lick
Search for caimans and capybaras

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a report stating that as a country we’re making modest improvements in the obesity problems among our kids. The good news is that 19 states saw a decline in obesity while 3 saw an increase and the rest stayed stable. Their conclusion was that more research is needed to figure out why kids struggle with weight issues and what can be done about it. Of course, they will recommend community and school programs.
There is nothing wrong with good programs. But as a mom, I would like to see the CDC help us parents. After all, we are the ones who buy groceries, pack lunches, or give money for school lunch. If we need financial help, schools provide it; but still, parents are the ones overseeing the majority of food our kids eat. So why the scarcity of research and help for us?
The ADD Health Study, one of the largest and best completed on kids’ behaviors, show that if you want to change a child’s behavior, help the two most influential groups of people in their lives: parents first and teachers second. Why? Because adults are the ones with power in a child’s life and the reason is simple. We are the ones kids look up to and need.
WHAT CAUSES OUR KIDS TO BECOME OVERWEIGHT
I’ve cared for kids with weight issues for almost 30 years, and I can tell you why many are overweight.
First, physical activity has fallen. Many children have become “indoor” people after school. Many watch television, play video games, or sit on their computers too many hours a day. Sometimes this isn’t their fault. Many study on computers to get homework done. Other times, however, kids are left by us to play games or watch television because we’re too tired to get them outside.
Second, we suffer from choice overload (for us and them). We are simply given too many food choices to handle. Have you tried to buy chips or pretzels recently? It can cause a panic attack. If you shop at a store like Costco or Walmart and see an entire wall of potato chips, you feel like you are exercising restraint if you buy only one type.
Choosing just a few bad things when the store is filled with thousands, make you feel good about your purchases. The truth is, even one bag of chips is one too many for a child struggling with his weight.
Third, there is the emotional factor. Many parents overeat because of psychological reasons and pass these eating habits onto children. This is the greatest hindrance I personally confront most frequently in my patient population.
Mom struggles with home life and eating becomes a source of comfort that she doesn’t know how to surrender. Because of this, she can’t change her food buying habits and kids have access to far too many types of junk food. No matter what programs are available at school, her kids will struggle to avoid overeating at home. (Not to appear sexist; the same, of course, is true of fathers who overeat.)
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP OVERWEIGHT KIDS
I have a few suggestions for parents struggling with overweight kids.
1. Take baby steps in changing eating and exercise patterns at home so that you don’t become discouraged.
Decide to go outside to walk with your child once or twice per week and write it on the calendar. Make it happen, even if you take only 15 minutes. Getting kids outside is the hard part; but once they get used to it, they want to do it more often.
2. Don’t take kids to the grocery store with you.
Even diligent moms will be talked into buying foods they shouldn’t because kids have a way of working their magic on us. So go alone. Make sure you bring home only foods that you want to buy.
3. Make a grocery list.
If you stick to a list you make before you shop, you won’t buy extras that you don’t need and that aren’t good for your kids. When we go to a store without a list, it’s amazing how much extra junk we can buy.
4. Never go to the store hungry.
I have literally grabbed bags of cookies off of shelves and ripped them open before checkout in order to satisfy cravings. Don’t set yourself up to do dumb things like this. Eat before you go.
5. Ask yourself tough questions.
If you overeat, why do you? Are you eating to fill a void, a hurt, or a boredom with life? Many of us try to fix problems in our kids that are simply a reflection of problems we have.
So be honest with yourself and don’t be afraid. You can feel better and you can change. I will guarantee that once you begin to take care of yourself and your own health, you will make your home a place where your kids will do the same. The adage “if Mom ain’t happy, then no one’s happy” is true for eating as well.
IF YOU, MOM, ARE HAPPY AND EATING WELL, CHANCES ARE MUCH HIGHER THAT YOUR KIDS WILL BE, TOO.
Often the first step to helping our kids is helping ourselves. If you struggle with poor eating habits, get help. You deserve it. Not only will you help your kids live a healthier, longer life, but you will be around to enjoy it with them.
Don’t wait for the government, your child’s school, or a community program to tell you what to do for your kids; you do it. You know what you need to do but you may feel that you can’t. This is a lie.
You can do anything that you set your mind on doing.

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Well, this is the closest thing that I've done to the rock genre. What do you think of my first attempt?
Can't direct link to the song, so you'll have to go to http://www.nigel.has.it the song is called "The Deviant".
I like this! It kind of reminds me of King Krimson for some reason. And the Strings are awesome in this kind of setting!
Well Done!! (first attempt?) I say keep it up!!!!
"So what if some parts of life are a crap shoot? Get out there and shoot the crap." -- Neil Peart
Thanks! Yeah, it's my first attempt at the genre. I'll definitely keep at it, though, and one of these days I'm gonna' have to get my dad to play guitar over one of my pieces. Hell of a guitar player, but we haven't collaborated on anything, which is weird.

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Hotel Near Jesselton Point
Located on the West Coast of Kota Kinabalu, Jesselton Point has been an attraction to travelers from across the globe ever since its' privatization in February of 2006. Not many ferry terminals around the world could have manifested a sense of history as much as Jesselton Point with it being not just the main ferry terminal in Kota Kinabalu but was also used as far back as the colonial era where it was the harbor used by traders between Sabah (known as North Borneo back then) and the western side of the world.
Today, Jesselton Point is one of the tourism power houses in Sabah but only possible with extensive efforts in the preservation of historical pieces such as immortalized artwork of the past, vintage red English phone booth and photos of the bygone days. If you're in town and looking for an accommodation within a stone's throw away for convenience sake, here are 5 hotels near Jesselton Point to consider from.
The Jesselton Hotel is a beautifully restored hotel with colonial-inspired decor that has a nice and likable doormat in a white suit and pith hat housekeepers who ear traditional English maid uniforms.
It was the first hotel in Kota Kinabalu opened since 1954. Old they may be, but their interiors are well-maintained and the rooms are very clean, air conditioned, provide hot showers and fast WiFi too.
Come and experience for yourself. This hotel is only 5-minute drive to Jesselton Point.
Website: The Jesselton Hotel
Also located near Jesselton Point is Hotel Sixty3. Hotel Sixty3 is a five-star resort located right amongst the action of the Kota Kinabalu Downtown - just next to the Gaya Street Sunday Market and 4-minute drive to Jesselton Point. It is situated across the street from Sabah Tourism Board.
They offer spacious rooms with comfortable beds, clean baths and modern facilities, friendly staffs, 24/7 luggage storage and currency exchange service.
Even though they do not provide free breakfast, there is simply no excuse for you not to be adventurous and try out local delicacies. Restaurants are within a 2-minute walk, malls, coffee houses and convenient stores are nearby!
Website: Hotel Sixty3
Hotel Eden54 is located in the Kota Kinabalu’s historic downtown of Gaya Street, a remnant of WWII in North Borneo and only 7-minute drive to Jesselton Point. Despite its past history, the city exudes a youthful and carefree vibe of its friendly locals from all walks of life.
Nestled on a quiet commercial block, just footsteps outside of KK’s commercial shopping and banking zone; it is the ideal berth for the overnight business traveler.
Staying at Eden54, expect to live in style, comfort by design and of course luxury for less.
Website : Hotel Eden54
We have many kinds of homestays in Kota Kinabalu. Click here to explore.

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Baruch Fischhoff has participated in a report evaluating the effectiveness of our government’s COVID response efforts. An expert in risk communication, much of Fischhoff’s recent work has shined a light on continued failings by officials to provide the public with crucial information on the disease.
While infections may have subsided from pandemic peaks, COVID-19 is still a serious threat and, likely, not the last pandemic to face us. Despite three years of trying, federal officials have made little progress in fulfilling their duty to inform.
“The very lack of coordination and clarity says as much as the mumbled content of these communications,” said Fischhoff, a professor of engineering and public policy. “It suggests, appropriately, that no one is in charge.”
His work has supported this point of view. In one study, Fischhoff and his co-authors found that the directions issued with home test kits were confusing to users, to the point that they could mislead someone who likely had COVID into believing they do not. The study found that the approved instructions could be worse than no instructions at all.
Fischhoff has participated in several COVID-related committees of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). One committee provided guidance on the equitable allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine, in a way that would avoid perpetuating historic health inequities. The committee’s report emphasized communicating the facts candidly and engaging community partners. Another committee laid the groundwork for a stakeholder engagement process that would create a common definition for “long COVID.”
There would be health, political, and economic benefits to getting the communication right and it’s shameful that we’re not.Baruch Fischhoff, Professor, Engineering and Public Policy
Fischhoff continues to research and work toward giving the public better, more actionable communications about COVID-19 and other threats to public health. As echoed in The COVID War, he hopes decision makers will use past mistakes to provide better risk communication going forward.
“We utterly failed to provide the public the information that it needed and we continue to fail,” he said. “It’s an institutional failure to communicate, not a failure of the public to understand. There would be health, political, and economic benefits to getting the communication right, and it’s shameful that we’re not.”


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With a fairy coloring sheet it is even more wondrous! Here is a beautifully formed ethereal creature with pretty or flowing hair, a great outfit, gorgeous wings, right in front of you, and now there are decisions to be made. Now your heart is beating rapidly, your mind cannot help but search for the creative idea, as you choose your first crayon, or pencil crayon, or paint color, or even digital paint color. So now you have a color for what part of the coloring page? For the hair, the clothes, or is it the wings? Eventually, you should think that the finished page of the coloring is a work of a little Picasso and most parents are inclined in looking at that way. The search for these free coloring pages also introduces most of the children into internet as well as technology. They actually pick up many things that most of the people only take for granted. There is actually a manual on how to use both of the mouse and keyboards. You kids could also learn about logging into the internet and searching about needed information about this. As a matter of fact, looking out for free coloring pages could be turned into a chance of showing the children about the world of information underneath their fingertips. Walt Disney, both the man himself and the founding legacy he then left, was an extremely shrewd businessman and he knew straight away what a phenomenal success the Winnie the Pooh series would be. Translated into different languages from across the globe, it was first translated into Latin in 1958 and has Winnie has appeared in a number of film adaptations all of which have been significant commercial successes. Manny and his talking team of tools will help anyone at a moments notice although his next door neighbour Mr Lopart is too proud to ask for help and always gets himself embarrassed by his efforts! Pride before a fall as they say.
Hello Kitty coloring pages can also be used to make up comic books. Even though she is a cartoon, we can find clothes with her face even for grown-ups. T-shirts, pajamas and others like that are popular with girls from around the world. Using Hello Kitty in anything, such as games, pictures and so on, for commercialization, is forbidden, as it happens with most brands. I grew up during the time of doodle art - remember those? You got a pack of felt markers and elaborate black line drawings on a number of themes. I would spend hours coloring these in! Little did I know then that coloring pages were a benefit to my well-being. If you would like to get these applications for the little ones, you definitely have to take into account certain points. It's possible to buy these apps with no problems on the net. However, before getting ensure that you will research the best deals to locate applications your child will appreciate. When conducting online research, you have to make certain that the dealer provides you with demo version of the application to consider all advantages and drawbacks.


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Mind Body Green – by DR. KATIE CORAZZO
There are certain foods that always end up in my shopping cart. I stick to a healthy, easy, and quick meal plan. No need for frills or long recipes to stay healthy, but taste doesn’t have be sacrificed either. Don’t forget to load up on these goodies next time you’re at the grocery store!
Can you think of a more versatile food? There are endless options when it comes to cooking with eggs. And the whites are packed with protein while the yokes are full of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, E, and D. Don’t have time to cook eggs in the morning? Have them for lunch or dinner! My favorite preparation is over easy with veggies, goat cheese, and salsa.
Kale, collards, brussel sprouts, broccoli, oh my! Make sure you eat your veggies. Brussels seem to be the craze right now and if you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon, you’re missing out. The health benefits are endless and the taste is fantastic when garlic and lemon are added.
This natural antimicrobial can help prevent your most annoying colds and flus. Garlic is also good for your heart, so add one clove per day to your food. Add to your favorite roasted veggies or salad. You can even make fresh salad dressing with chopped garlic, vinegar, and olive oil.
Coconut And Almond Milk
Coconut and almond milk are my favorite alternatives to cow’s milk. Worried about calcium? Almond and coconut milk are fortified with calcium just like cow’s milk and often contain more calcium than cow’s milk. I recommend the unsweetened versions, as they don’t have added sugar, but still taste great. Use them in your smoothies, coffee or when baking.
Trade in your white potatoes for these nutritious root veggies. Sweet potatoes have more flavor than your standard white potato, so forgo the butter, salt, cheese, and sour cream and enjoy the sweetness. Like carrots, sweet potatoes are high in vitamins A, C, and B6. Cook like a baked potato, roasted in the oven, or add to a salad after cooling.
Did you know that when you sweat, you’re losing electrolytes? Low electrolytes can leave you with a headache, feeling dizzy, or dehydrated. Coconut water is a great electrolyte replacement drink, and there are plenty of different flavors to choose from. These seem to taste better when served very cold!
Beans and Lentils
Fiber. Fiber. Fiber. 35 grams of fiber per day is what is recommended. Beans and lentils are a great source of fiber and protein. As a vegetarian, I am always making sure I am getting enough protein in my diet and beans help me accomplish that. Add to soup, salad, Mexican night, or mix with quinoa and veggies.
Do you think healthy food has to taste bland? I have good news for you! Add fresh herbs and you now have flavorful healthy food. I’m still a rookie in this department, but whenever I go out on a limb and add rosemary or basil to my cooking, I never regret it. They seem to be more flavorful than spices and contain more nutrients too. I love sprinkling fresh rosemary over my roasted sweet potatoes, sage in my eggs, and cilantro in guacamole. Fresh and delicious.
Quinoa is the only grain that is a complete protein. This means it has all the essential amino acids, or all the aminos that are required for our diet to prevent us from becoming deficient. It’s cooked like rice and only takes about 15 minutes to make. Cook it in vegetable or chicken broth for added flavor.
Are you sick of plain water? A squeeze of citrus in your water can quench your thirst while adding flavor and vitamin C. Lemon is also the key when cooking your greens, because acid helps cut the bitterness of the veggies.
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The only good coconut water comes from fresh, “young coconuts” that haven’t spoiled (turned pink inside). They are soaked in sulfites so you have to be careful opening them so the sulfite doesn’t get inside the good part (or all over your hands). Sulfites won’t hurt most people but some people get anaphalaxis from them and can die (even though it’s in almost ALL preserved foods). The cartons of coconut milk taste like old stuff that’s gone bad/moldy and got mixed in with the ok stuff and pasturized. Nasty. Real, fresh coconut milk doesn’t taste like that at all. Completely different animal. I tasted that carton stuff and dumped it down the sink. My dog wouldn’t even drink it and she loves fresh coconuts. I can see why they add “flavors” to cover up the flavor of MOLD!
The almond milk that comes in cartons is full of carageenan and other things that cause “reactions” so I know it’s not “natural” enough to be honestly called “natural.” It takes about FIVE MINUTES to make fresh almond milk from raw almonds and a nut-bag (after soaking them for a few hours) and it’s WONDERFUL tasting, not at all like that carton crap.

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Out of the heart will flow rivers of living water. Words mean things and when I received these words their meaning resonated deeply with me as this is a message that deeply impacted my life when I received these words. You see, I had been going through the motions of my life, just going through each day to just survive. I knew that deep in my heart that there was something so much more to life then what I was currently experiencing. By all the standards, it appeared that I had a life that was fulfilled. I was married, had children, a job, a home, friends but I knew that there was something that was simply missing and I struggled with that missing piece. I knew that in order to live a life that was full, I had to discover just what that missing piece in my life was and pursue it.
In the book the Alchemist, we read about a man named Santiago who is searching for that hidden treasure of life. He travels far to discover that treasure only to realize that the treasure always existed where his journey started. All that was required of him was to realize that which was before him and accept his treasure.
Like Santiago, I too had been on this journey to discover that which I was being called to do in this life. I knew that deep in my heart I had this yearning to create impact into the lives of those that I touched. I knew that in order to create impact, I had to be willing to take a step in a direction that I didn’t know for certain where it would lead but I knew that by not taking that step, I would spend wasted time wondering what if. That what if is regret. Regret is something that I have seen too many people experience in their lives. They lament about the opportunities they had and their unwillingness to take that step. They spend a lifetime in regret wishing they could go back to that point in time and just change everything. However, time does not allow us to do that. Once time has passed, we can never get it back. You see, we have this wonderful gift of time but time can also become our enemy if we allow it. By not taking advantage of our time, we allow each passing moment to remind us that we have failed to do something that we had the opportunity to perform.
One of the blessings that I have had in my life is the ability to travel. I love travel. I love going to new places to explore and learn about different places, different people and different customs. In my travels, I have been able to explore places in 4 different continents. I hope one day to make that 6 and I know that one day I will accomplish that goal. In my travels, I have come to understand that regardless of where someone may reside or the customs they follow, that deep inside we all share the same desires. Each of us desire to know what is the meaning of life and what is piece do I have in this life. My travels have taken me to some of the most extravagant places in this world as well as some of the most impoverished places in this world. Regardless of a persons economic standing in life, they still have these same innate desires regarding life and their place in life.
One of the things that moved me the most during my travels was the realization of the things that I have in my life that I simply take for granted. Something as simple as going into my kitchen, turning on the faucet, putting a glass underneath the faucet and drinking the water that pours from that faucet. I had seen firsthand parts of this world in which running water coming into someone’s home did not exist. I had seen first hand people going to the nearest river, doing their laundry in that river, bathing their children in that river while their farm animals drank from that river and then taking water from that river in a container and taking it back to their home to be the water they would use for that day. It was obvious that this water they would take to their home was not sanitary and could certainly cause disease. I came to realize that over 90% of the diseases in this world are the result of people consuming water that is not clean. Some people may simply ignore those in need and others may beat themselves up with guilt over what they have in life but I understood that if I wanted to impact others, I needed to take action.
I have friends that live in Ethiopia and work in some of the remote parts. I was able to communicate with them the importance that water has upon a rural village. In villages with an inadequate water source, young girls will daily have to walk to the closest stream or river to get the water needed for the daily needs of her family. Some of these young girls are as young and 5. Often times, these young girls need to walk over 2 miles just to get to a water source. Once they have arrived, they may have to dig a pit in the mud to trap some water so that they can fill the jugs they brought that they in turn carry back to their home. It was then that I began to understand that the impact that placing a well within a village could have upon those that resided in the village. I tried to think of ways in which I could create a team of people who would be willing to make a difference for a group of people that we had never met and chance are would never meet in our lives. Out of this desire was birthed an event that was held to attempt to replicate what these young children had to do on a daily basis in order just to obtain a necessity of life, water. The human body can survive for over 40 days without food but our bodies are only able to survive 72 hours without water. Also, consider that if the water is heavily contaminated what this also does to the body, especially the body of a developing child.
Through this initial effort, we were able to fund raise over $6000. The cost to construct a well in the region of Ethiopia where this was to be built was $6000. Once this well was constructed in this village, we were able to learn that the medical clinic that was next to where the well was constructed now had running water and was more able to serve those in the village.
One small dream and one small act was all that it took. We were able to turn that dream into a reality and that reality made a difference in the lives of those that we were able to impact. Since that initial event, we have continued in this project on a yearly basis building additional wells in both Ethiopia and Myanmar. My ultimate dream is to make this a larger movement that involves more people who understand we all can make a difference regardless of where we are.
Allowing a deep but simple phrase caused me to dream and move to action to make a dream a reality. It has been said that the most valuable real estate in all the world are its cemeteries as that is where dreams die once and for all. One thing for certain that I learned during this process was that we are given dreams in our life that need to be acted upon. Acting upon the dreams that we have is the most certain way to ensure that we don’t live a life of regret.

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Billionaire Warren Buffett created quite a stir a few months ago when he argued that it is unfair that he pays taxes at a lower rate than does his secretary. Yesterday, as part of his plan to reduce the federal deficit, the President channeled the “Buffett Rule” when he called for a minimum tax rate for those earning more than $1 million yearly. Republicans quickly countered by calling the President’s proposal “class warfare,” saying it would punish employers and would do nothing to stimulate the economy. Is the President playing politics or would a tax hike for the millionaires raise an additional $1.5 trillion toward reducing the deficit? We’ll get the answers to these questions and others about millionaires and taxes from Huffington Post’s SAM STEIN, the Wall Street Journal’s wealth reporter ROBERT FRANK and SETH HANLON of the Center for American Progress’s Doing What Works Project.


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There are three important elements of your diet that affects the level of cholesterol in your body. They are dietary cholesterol, dietary fat and dietary carbohydrate. Dietary cholesterol is the cholesterol present in the food we eat. Serum cholesterol or blood cholesterol is a fatty substance which occurs naturally in the body and which is necessary for hormone production, cell metabolism and other vital processes. Dietary cholesterol comes from animal products in the diet, such as butter, egg yolk, all kinds of red meat, and dairy products.
There are three main types of fats in food and they affect blood cholesterol in different ways.
Although all fats are high calorie substances, which contribute to weight gain and elevated of cholesterol, saturated fat is the most harmful type of fat and the main dietary cause of high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. When your diet is unhealthily high in saturated fat, your body deals with this excess by storing the surplus in your blood, thereby raising your cholesterol levels. Mono and poly unsaturated fats help reduce blood cholesterol levels by dispensing with newly stored cholesterol. However, being fats they are still high in calories and having them in excess will increase your weight and ultimately your cholesterol level.
Dietary carbohydrates come in two varieties, simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are found in - refined sugars and natural sweeteners like honey and the fructose present in fruits and vegetables.
Complex carbohydrates include:
Foods rich in starches and dietary fibres help lower cholesterol. A type of dietary fibre called soluble fibre, helps lower cholesterol level by sweeping cholesterol out of the body before it gets to the blood stream. Especially high in soluble fibres are foods like oats, bran, citrus fruits, rice bran, peas, beans etc.
A diet rich in nutrients, with emphasis on low calorie, high fibre food, and a variety of foods taken in moderation coupled with exercise will help keep your cholesterol level in check. Healthy cholesterol level equates to a healthy heart, which means a long and healthy life.

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BOSSIER CITY, La. (arklatexhomepage) – The mother of the toddler who went missing early Sunday morning is behind bars today after Bossier City Police learned she had turned over her child to a man, who agreed to watch him.
Celeste Marie Wilson, 36, of Shreveport, left her 2-year-old with Benjamin Adam Ashcraft in her vehicle in the Horseshoe Casino parking lot and went inside to gamble.
When she went outside to the parking lot, Ashcraft and the child weren’t there and called the police, who issued a missing child press release with photos of the child and Ashcroft.
Upon locating and interviewing Benjamin Adam Ashcraft this morning, detectives concluded that no criminal charges are warranted in regard to his involvement in Sunday’s incident.
After waiting on Wilson to return Sunday morning, Ashcraft left with the child in Wilson’s vehicle so that he could find a WIFI hotspot to instant message Wilson, as he no service with a cell phone provider.
Ashcraft was able to reach Wilson, who agreed to meet him in front of the Horseshoe Casino to get her child but she never showed up.
When Wilson failed to meet Ashcraft and her child, Ashcraft left in Wilson’s vehicle and went to a friend’s home in Shreveport where an acquaintance agreed to take the boy to her home in Princeton and watch after him until Wilson could be contacted.
Ashcraft later abandoned the vehicle at the intersection of Hearne Ave. and I-20 in Shreveport due to a mechanical issue.
Because of that Wilson was arrested on a criminal warrant for child desertion and booked into the Bossier City Jail.

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The picturesque Austrian city of Salzburg, with its picturesque Eastern Alps, has a rich cultural heritage. This heritage has the deepest connection to classical music, where the famous composer Mozart was born. In fact, his birthplace has been preserved as a museum displaying his childhood musical instruments and is one of the most popular tourist landmarks in Salzburg.
Geographically, the Salzach River divides the city, with the medieval and baroque Altstadt (Old Town) of medieval architecture under a steep hill on the left bank and the 19th-century New Town (Neustadt) on the right. On both sides of this border, visitors can see a lot to see and do – some more than others. Here is our selection of the most unique attractions in Salzburg.
Plan your trip.
Visitors to Salzburg can choose from a large number of accommodation options, ranging from budget hotels to ultra-luxury hotels. Most of these options are in the old town, but there are some scattered throughout the rest of the city. If you need an affordable room in Salzburg, be sure to check out our editorial selection, which you can read about here.
1. Schloss Hellbrunn Castle
Who says aristocrats don’t have a sense of humor when, at the beginning of the 17th century, Markus Sittikus, Archbishop of Salzburg, had an idea to transform the large garden of his summer playground into a cheerful place, at least for him. Since the palace was built on top of a natural spring, the archbishop decided to set up fountains in the gardens to spray water from time to time on unsuspecting guests. Some of the fountains were installed in the guest seating, and the results are imaginable. Nearly 400 years later, Hellbrunn is almost completely unchanged, except for a fountain with a variety of fountains and a mechanical theater added in 1750 that showcases a bustling baroque town with 200 moving figures repeating their clock movements to the music of a water-powered pipe organ.
2. 2. San Sebastian Cemetery
Mozart’s wife and father and Archbishop Wolf Dietrich are just some of the notable figures in Salzburg’s history who are buried in one of the most historic cemeteries in Europe, which dates back to 1502. In the heart of the San Sebastian Cemetery can be seen the huge mausoleum of Dietrich himself, who was buried here because he was denied the honor of being buried in the Salzburg Cathedral crypt for his misdeeds against the state. Other notable names to be found here include physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, mystic and philosopher Theophrastus Paracelsus, often referred to as “the father of modern medicine”.
3. Dom Museum’s Kunst und Wunderkammer Art Museum
Salzburg’s rich artistic and cultural heritage can be seen throughout the city, but nowhere is it more impressive than at DomQuartier, a vast baroque complex that includes a cathedral, a monastery and five separate museums. One of the famous Dom Museums is housed in the Kunst und Wunderkammer, a fascinating and carefully restored collection that once belonged to Archbishop Wolf Dietrich. Here, visitors can find a wide variety of mysterious objects, including stuffed animals, fossils, scientific instruments, and crystal-milled artifacts, all nestled in their original cabinets, arousing the curiosity of all visitors.
4. St. Peter’s Stiftskeller
Located in the heart of Salzburg’s Old Town, within the monastic walls of St. Peter’s Basilica, it is said to be the oldest restaurant in Europe with over 1,200 years of history. As one might expect, its walls are lined with stories, including the time it was forced to close due to Napoleon’s invasion. There are 11 different restaurants that have hosted countless dignitaries over the years, including cardinals, kings, and modern-day Bill Clinton and Clint Eastwood. Today, it is most often visited by tourists, not to mention its cuisine. The restaurant also hosts weekly Mozart dinners, where staff and musicians dress up in period costumes.
Founded in 1715 by Archbishop Prince Franz Anton Harrach, many of the disturbing dwarven statues are modeled after real human dwarves who once lived in the court and served as entertainment for the archbishop and his entourage. Situated at the northern end of Mirabel Gardens (see photo below), the political correctness of such an “attraction” may leave much to be desired, but one thing is undeniable: it is one of Salzburg’s most unusual – and popular – landmarks.
6. Schloss Mirabell
In a country with no shortage of opulent homes and palaces, Mirabel Castle is one of the standouts, attracting a large number of visitors every year. It was once frequented by Mozart and his family, who used the palace as a source of inspiration for their music, and its baroque gardens provided much of the material for the set of the famous film The Sound of Music. To this day, the palace still draws thousands of fans to witness the immortal legend of the von Trapp family on the silver screen. There is also a live theatre, and during the summer months, this is also the place for folklore events and other special events.
7. Panorama Museum
In this age of selfie sticks and high-tech digital cameras, the traditional “panorama” seems a bit dated. In Salzburg, however, visitors come in droves to see the masterpieces of this genre and gain a unique insight into the daily life of the city two centuries ago. The Panorama Museum is located in the Old Town, where a large number of large paintings by Hubert Sattler, a painter popular during the 19th century, are on display, capturing unusual cities and landscapes. However, the central attraction of the museum is a huge circular painting – with an incredible 26-metre circumference – that shows the splendour of Salzburg and its surroundings. There is a dedicated visitor platform where the painting can be viewed.
The resort area of Salzkammergut, known as the Austrian Lake District, is a popular day-trip destination for trips to Salzburg. From Salzburg, the journey follows the Austrian Alpine forelands and the limestone mountains of the Northern Alps eastward to the peaks of the Hirschstein Mountains, where numerous lakes, flanked by beautiful towns and villages, exude the beauty and charm of nature. Some towns are surrounded by rolling hills, others by tall peaks, and many towns still recall the splendor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire with their ornate facades of historic buildings. The region is still favored by European aristocrats and wealthy elites, many of whom have hermitages here away from tourist attractions. Whether sunbathing by the lake or hiking on secluded trails, Salzkammergut will fascinate everyone who visits.
9. Hangar 7
Airport hangars don’t usually appear on tourist attraction recommendation lists, but this is no ordinary airport hangar.Hangar 7, located at Salzburg Airport and owned by Dietrich Mateschitz, founder of the energy drink company Red Bull, is home to the billionaire’s private car collection, which includes planes, helicopters and racing cars. Located under a striking glass dome, the hangar attracts a large number of visitors each year, who marvel at its striking transportation. The hangar also hosts regular art exhibitions, and there is a high-end restaurant and two bar areas.

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Pyrum signs long-term rCB supply contract with Continental
Contract with tire maker "final component to start rolling out the plants in large-scale production...”
Dillingen, Germany – Pyrum Innovations AG has signed a long-term contract with Continental AG covering the supply recovered carbon black (rBC) for use in tire compounds.
Under the deal, which builds on a 2022 joint development agreement, Pyrum will raise delivery volumes in parallel with its expansion programme.
With the agreement, the waste tire pyrolyser now has long-term serial supply contracts for both of its core products: rCB to Continental and pyrolysis oil to BASF.
“As with our pyrolysis oil, the demand for our rCB is much greater than we can currently meet,” said Pascal Klein, co-founder and CEO of Pyrum in a 30 March announcement.
The deal with Continental, which holds a minority stake in Pyrum is "the final component to start rolling out the plants in large-scale production,” continued Klein.
Pyrum is, this year, set to triple the end-of-life tire (ELT) processing capacity at its flagship facility in Dillingen, Saar, with the commissioning of second and third production lines.
In February, Pyrum announced Homburg in the German state of Saarland as the location for its next ELT recycling plant.
The planned unit will comprise three pyrolysis modules with the capacity to process 20 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) of ELTs.
According to Pyrum, advantages of the location include proximity to the Michelin tire plant in Homburg, which is has been supplying for the past three years.
The facility will also be close to Ludwigshafen where BASF, a strategic partner and buyer of Pyrum's pyrolysis oil, is headquartered.

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Ford F-150 Hybrid Slowly Comes Into View
Long promised and as of yet undelivered, the hybrid variant of the Ford F-150 will be the first vehicle of its kind in a wildly competitive (and lucrative) segment. The model will offer pickup buyers a taste of the fully electrified pickups poised to flood lineups, while giving do-it-yourself types and work crews a convenient power source for their tools, lights, etc.
As of this week, it seems we now know what to expect under the hood.
A VIN decoder chart posted to newf150forum.com reveals the engine roster for the next-generation F-150 inbound for the 2021 model year. The lineup looks just like the current-gen model’s, but with one new addition.
The hybrid-electric (a terrible term) F-150 dons a V6 engine boasting a displacement that disappeared from non-turbo F-150s before 2018: 3.5 liters. That same engine faded from the Explorer line when it went all-new for MY2020.
Scheduled to enter production at the Dearborn Truck Plant later this year (joined in 2021 by a fully electric variant), the hybrid F-150’s gas-electric output is listed as TBD. The old 3.5-liter generated 282 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque; for 2018, the base V6 was replaced with a dual-injection 3.3-liter making more power. Where this engine lands on the power scale remains to be seen.
Elsewhere in the 2020 F-150 portfolio, Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew bodystyles remain, as do the base 3.3L, upgrade 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter Ecoboosts, the 5.0-liter V8 (Ford isn’t ready to ditch available V8 power just yet), and the recent 3.0-liter turbodiesel addition. Not seen in the VIN is the higher-output 3.5EB found in the Raptor, though the off-road variant does appear in the chart’s vehicle type section.


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Discussion . According to this quotation, how did Hitler want to put Lebensraum into effect with the German invasion of Poland? He wanted to gain land for Germany by annihilating the Polish people. New Order in Europe.
He wanted to gain land for Germany by annihilating the Polish people.
The Nazis thought the Germans were a superior race and that by settling in areas cleared of their original inhabitants they would "Germanize" those lands and claim them for Germany.
The Nazis did not have to pay for this labor and it freed Germans to do other tasks.
To carry out the Final Solution or the genocide of the Jewish people.

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It's been a busy, festive and fun-filled month for our team, launching 39 brand new websites for schools and multi-academy trusts. We've also enjoyed seeing several of our Essential websites launch recently. Essential websites are our most versatile, cost-effective offering, allowing schools to purchase a fully-responsive, personalised website, built onto our secure, scalable and robust Content Management System from as little as £999.
We've highlighted a selection of our bespoke December latest lives below - perhaps these innovative designs will inspire you to contact our team about starting off 2020 with an exciting new website project of your own?
From everyone here at e4education, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful 2020.
Unique shapes and patterns are always a favourite at the e4education offices. We utilised the pentagonal shape from the 5 Dimensions logo throughout their design for extra flair - especially within the burger menu. We then created a standardised design for their schools - Shenley Brook End School and The Hazeley Academy with small tweaks to colours, fonts and house points to highlight elements of individuality.
Clean, clear and stylishly practical. Edgbaston College's new website is both fresh and functional - allowing users easy access to the information they want to find.
A balanced mix of contemporary modern and illustrated individuality. An overlay of guiding lines, illustrated characters and icons adds the perfect finishing flourishes to this primary school website.
Following the launch of the Passmores Academy website in September, we were excited to see this fantastic MAT website go live this month. Featuring colourful lines, subtle watermarks and beautiful photography alongside clear links to each school - this is a strong example of how minimalistic design can be used to powerful effect.
A Trust website presence has various purposes - to attract new schools, to attract new staff, to reassure parents and to promote the culture, ethos and values of the MAT as a whole.
The Staploe Education Trust website successfully achieves all of these aims with its focused homepage, user-friendly navigation menu and informative content. With a clear emphasis on USPs over the slideshow, a feature predicted to be a key design trend of 2020, this site is already ahead of the curve!
A clearly defined splash page, striking images and well-positioned calls to action make this Wiltshire based secondary school stand out from a crowd.
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梁实秋在《雅舍谈吃》《汤包》一文中，用一个故事做了很好的解读： 有人到铺子里吃包子 才出笼的 包子里的汤汁曾有烫了脊背的故事 因为包子咬破 汤汁外溢 流到手掌上 一举手乃顺着胳膊流到脊背 这种诞生了近2000年的吃食 直到今日依然占据着中国饕客的心
Liang Shiqiu has made a good interpretation of a story in the articles "Yashe talks about eating" and "soup dumplings": the soup in the steamed stuffed buns came out of the cage only after someone went to the shop. The soup in the steamed stuffed bun once burned the back of his back. Because the steamed stuffed bun bit through the soup and overflowed into the palm, his hand flowed along the arm to the back of the spine. This kind of food was born for nearly 2000 years Until today, it still occupies the heart of Chinese gourmands
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包子的历史可以追溯到西晋时期 当时的文学家束皙在《饼赋》中这样写到： 于时享宴，则曼头宜设 这里的“曼头”就是“馒头” 也就是现在的包子 根据现存的实物资料 中国人在西汉初期发明了磨 石磨发明后中国小麦主产区（黄河流域为主）的人们才开始吃面食 也就是《饼赋》中的饼 不过当时的“饼”并非今天意义上的饼 而是所有面食统称为饼 如面条被称为“汤饼” 未经**的蒸饼被称为笼饼 它可谓包子的前身 包子的面皮是将面**后再蒸熟的 所以不但松软适口 而且易于消化 青海喇家遗址发现的古代“面条”，这就是古代人口中的“汤饼”。
The history of steamed buns can be traced back to the Western Jin Dynasty, when the writer Shu Xi wrote in his "cake Fu": when enjoying a banquet, then Mantou should be set up. The "Mantou" here is "steamed bread". That is to say, according to the existing material data, the Chinese invented the mill in the early Western Han Dynasty After the invention of the stone mill, people in China's main wheat producing areas (mainly in the Yellow River Basin) began to eat pasta, which is the cake in the "cake Fu". However, the "cake" at that time was not a cake in today's sense, but all pasta were collectively called cakes. For example, noodles are called "soup cakes". Steamed cakes without * * are called cage cakes. They can be described as the predecessor of steamed buns. The steamed bread is steamed after being steamed Therefore, it is not only soft and palatable, but also easy to digest the ancient "noodles" found in the Lajia site in Qinghai, which is the "soup cake" of the ancient population.
不过关于包子起源更流行的说法 源自宋代高承编撰的《事物纪原》： 诸葛亮南征，取面画人头祭之 相传蜀汉建兴三年（225年）秋天 诸葛亮七擒七纵收服孟获后班师回朝 蜀国大军行到泸水时 由于天气恶劣部队无法渡河 诸葛亮被告知祭祀战死于此的士兵才可渡水 但听闻祭品需要49颗人头 诸葛亮不愿平白无故增加49条冤魂 经苦思冥想想出用一种物品替代人头： 他命士兵杀牛宰羊 将牛、羊肉斩成肉酱拌成肉馅 在外面包上面粉 大人头模样 入笼屉蒸熟 用此祭祀后泸水天气转晴 诸葛亮率大军顺利渡了过去 由于是在蜀国西南蛮荒之地 这种祭品被称作“蛮首” 鉴于诸葛亮在发明包子中做出了巨大贡献，后被奉为面塑行、馒头和包子的祖师爷了。
However, the more popular view about the origin of steamed buns comes from the Song Dynasty Gao Cheng's book "the origin of things": Zhuge Liang marched to the South and took a face painting as a head sacrifice. In the autumn of the third year of Jianxing of the Shuhan Dynasty (225 A.D.), Zhuge Liang captured seven men seven times and took up Meng Huo. When the army of Shu state of the first class returned to Lushui, the army could not cross the river due to bad weather Zhuge Liang was told to sacrifice the soldiers who died here to cross the water. However, he heard that the sacrifice required 49 heads. He did not want to add 49 wronged souls for no reason. After thinking hard, he thought out to replace the head with an article: he ordered the soldiers to kill the cattle and sheep, chop the beef and mutton into meat paste, and mix them into meat stuffing. On the outside bread, the flour shape of the head was put into the cage drawer and steamed. After the sacrifice, the weather in Lushui turned clear Zhuge Liang led his army to cross the river smoothly. Because it was in the wild southwest of Shu, this kind of sacrifice was called "manshou". In view of his great contribution to the invention of steamed bun, Zhuge Liang was later regarded as the ancestor of dough sculpture line, steamed bread and steamed bun.
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Maintaining and building upon open space in the Town of Bethlehem will require not only the efforts of town government, but the cooperation of large landowners in the town.
That's according to the findings of the town's Citizens Advisory Committee on Conservation's study on open space preservation. The report was compiled in July and presented to the Town Board on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The report identifies existing open space resources in the town and outlines 15 recommendations to the Town Board for maintaining and expanding the town's resources. While it is not an open space plan, said Senior Planner Robert Leslie, it sets the groundwork for moving forward.
What we have here is a good framework for addressing some of the issues related to open space, he said.
The Town Board commissioned the study in February of 2008"development of an open space protection plan was part of the 2005 comprehensive plan. Since then, the CACC has met 17 times to discuss the issue and has held four public comment sessions.
The committee identified and mapped three open space elements present in the town: recreational and pathways spaces, agricultural lands and natural areas. Agricultural preservation was studied in another recently completed report that ran concurrently with the open space effort.
It is important that the town acknowledge that the citizenry"especially large landowners with seven or more acres of land"will play a part in the process, said Leslie.
"Any type of open space protection in the town is really going to require the voluntary participation of landowners in the town," he said.
CACC Chairwoman Libby Liebschutz echoed those thoughts, and added that the report represents a cooperative victory between sometimes conflicting points of view.
"The CACC really represents a cross section of interests in the town," she said.
In meetings with landowners, a number of issues came to the forefront, including concerns about trespassing. The report states if landowners have issues with trespassers, who might use ATVs or snowmobiles on private property, they are less likely to leave their land undeveloped. Consequently, a dialogue between the police department and landowners should be developed, says the report.


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Where is the Henry County Superior Courthouse located?
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Henry County Georgia - Where do I file for divorce? Which county's Superior County do I file the complaint? Which attorneys at SWWW handle divorce and child custody? How do I get to the Henry County Superior Court?
Where is the Henry County Superior Court in Georgia located?
The historical Henry County Courthouse, built in 1897, is located on Highway 23/42 on the square in McDonough, Georgia. Parking is available for Courthouse business on Lawrenceville Street, 1/2 block off the Square.
For a Divorce in Georgia, what Superior Court will the "complaint" be filed?
The plaintiff is the person seeking a divorce. The defendant is their spouse. The complaint is filed in the Superior Court of the defendant.
Example: If you are living in Clayton County and your spouse, whom you wish to divorce resides in McDonough Georgia, which is in Henry County, the complaint would be filed in the Henry County Superior Court not the Clayton County Superior Court.
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In his first "Executive Decision" segment of Thursday's Mad Money program, Jim Cramer spoke with Hans Vestberg, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications (VZ) , following the company's annual investor day.
Vestberg said Verizon has spent years building its multipurpose network. Verizon's network can support everything from mobile, to fixed-line to edge computing and it's just getting started with the metaverse, having partnered with Meta Platforms (FB) to deliver immersive experiences.
Verizon is also in a strong position financially, with a strong balance sheet. Vestberg said the company remains committed to paying down debt and returning cash to shareholders when it makes sense to do so.
Cramer said in a turbulent market, of stocks like Verizon, "It works."
Let's check out the charts of VZ again.
In our last review of VZ on January 26, we wrote that "It is interesting that the two most recent weekly candles are doji. Bulls and bears are in balance and we have one Point and Figure chart with an upside target and another chart with a downside target. I would stand aside for now and wait a bit for the dust to settle."
In this updated daily bar chart of VZ, below, we can see some recent improvement. Prices just closed above the 200-day moving average. The line still has a negative slope but the 50-day average line has had a positive slope the past two months.
The On-Balance-Volume (OBV) line has been steady since reaching a low in late January. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) oscillator shows a slight turn to the upside.
In this weekly Japanese candlestick chart of VZ, below, we can see that prices have rallied above the 40-week moving average line. The weekly OBV line has turned up from January telling us that buyers have turned aggressive. The MACD oscillator is moving up towards the zero line.
In this daily Point and Figure chart of VZ, below, we can see an upside price target of $63.
In this weekly Point and Figure chart of VZ, below, we see the same $63 price target. This is an improvement from the last time we looked at the chart when it showed a $43 target.
Bottom line strategy: Traders who are comfortable with a stop down at $51 could go long VZ on available weakness towards $54.

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Lot of times, qualified treatment as well as drugs are the best therapy options for people that struggle with psychological illness. However, in other situations, psychological services can help deal with psychological health concerns without depending on pharmaceutical intervention. In some cases, psychiatric solutions may also offer a handy, non-pharmaceutical answer to a person’s concern. Several mental health experts work with those who have been diagnosed along with significant mental diseases like schizophrenia or even bipolar disorder. They may review these illnesses and also suggest medicine when important. content
These treatment prepares allow a psychoanalyst to operate very closely along with individuals to help them manage signs of their ailments while addressing their mental issues. If your adored one needs to have psychological support but is insusceptible to basic medicines, at that point a psychiatrist may be capable to encourage different medications that can easily work properly along with his or even her psychological health and wellness concerns.
Crisis interference is the procedure of getting an individual’s focus rapidly and properly in the course of a mental episode or even severe mental wellness crisis. Psychologists who operate in psychiatry services will definitely often encourage this as a method of helping people with tough psychological wellness problems.
Element make use of conditions are actually really common among individuals in depression. A lot of psychiatrists recommend that these individuals undertake therapy programs that include both cognitive behavioral therapy as well as chemical abuse evaluation. Substance make use of disorders may lead to the improved use alcohol or other drugs or even the continuing abuse of self-medicated medicines. Liquor as well as various other substances can easily worsen the effects of various other mental illnesses or create psychotic ailments, which can further enhance the challenge of getting healthcare for these individuals. Element use ailments need to be treated with drug dependence psychiatry solutions.
Material make use of problems can easily likewise impact people along with obsessive-compulsive conditions, bipolar problem, and also post-traumatic worry disorders. Family members treatment and also team therapy may additionally help to lessen the mental wellness concerns that can lead from living alone or with no one else. If you are staying with an individual that has one of these disorders, it is actually vital that you possess him or even her participate in a psychiatrist’s inpatient psychiatry solutions.
If your really loved one is experiencing coming from one more mental health and wellness problem, after that he or even she may need to have inpatient care in a safe atmosphere. Many psychoanalysts work in private process as well as carry out certainly not deliver in person check outs. An inpatient psychiatrist can be more hands on and will demand the help of a mental health expert associate.
When people do not receive appropriate psychological care, they may suffer from intense hard times, substance abuse, and also personality health and wellness concerns that may lead to hospitalization. While living with schizophrenia, individuals may experience illusions, deceptions, and also anxiety attack that could be very damaging. If an individual does not obtain the suitable healthcare for these ailments, she or he may come to be progressively hazardous. Because medicines can easily result in mood swings and personality health issues, when an individual is actually dealing with psychological unexpected emergencies, he or she may benefit from making use of antipsychotic drugs.
While medicines can easily aid to minimize the signs and symptoms of some mental disorders, they are not a cure for these disorders. Consequently, it is very important for folks coping with schizophrenia to possess a mental health and wellness procedure planning in place. Medicine is actually just one aspect of the formula as well as need to never be actually utilized alone. A psychiatrist may provide clients assistance about building well-balanced partnerships and just how to sustain job. A psychotherapist can likewise give relevant information and also help make referrals for other mental wellness specialists like psycho therapists and social workers.
If you think that psychiatrists simply work with psychological disease, after that you could be amazed to know that numerous psychoanalysts also give various other kinds of psychological companies. Several psychiatrists operate in an assortment of various fields, so they are certainly not limited to merely diagnosing and addressing psychological diseases.
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I’ve just spent two days taking in intense back-to-back technical briefings at Jaguar and Land Rover covering three different new models and a myriad of individual variants. My mind is, quiet genuinely, reeling.
But I think I should first shine a light on Jaguar’s new XKR-S. It could easily be dismissed as an extreme styling special, but, having been talked through the project by the engineers responsible, I reckon this car is going to make more of an impact than anyone has suspected.
When you see the XKRS in the flesh, it’s very striking indeed and, arguably, the most visually aggressive Jaguar yet. There are a couple of cheeky references to the Nissan GT-R, in the way the grille is framed by the nose cone’s ‘jowls’ and the square-cut tail spoiler. And I can’t help but associate the ‘French Racing Blue’ colour scheme with Audi’s original RS2.
As Jaguar design chief Ian Callum says of the car, “There’s still a misunderstanding about Jaguars, that they’re old men’s cars. We’re going to shout a lot louder about Jaguar. We don’t shout loud enough about our technology.”
As he says, the real action is under the skin. The supercharged V8 has been given another boost, so it now delivers 542bhp and 502lb ft (up 8 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively, over the old XKR-S). Even better, a full 80 per cent of the torque arrives under 2500rpm. Let’s put those figures into perspective. This Jag now has 10 per cent more power and five per cent more torque than a Porsche 911 Turbo.
It also benefits from uprated torque convertor, a new (fruitier) exhaust with less back pressure and new calibration for the engine, transmission, active diff and stability systems. It sits 10mm lower, has stiffer spring rates front (by 29 per cent) and rear (by 32 per cent) and fresh geometry for the rear suspension.
But what I found most significant about this car was the fact that the front suspension has been substantially re-designed. Benchmarking the steering accuracy of the Nissan GT-R, Jaguar engineers decided they needed to substantially stiffen the front suspension assembly.
Powering into a bend puts huge side forces on the front suspension legs and any deflection and distortion feeds back to the steering wheel as mushy feel and, ultimately, understeer. So Jag’s engineers designed a new super-stiff ‘knuckle’, the cast aluminium upright that holds the front hub at its base and provides a location for the upper wishbones at its top end.
It’s possible this hidden, but significant change, will transform the XKR-S from impressive to exceptional.
The raw figures are very impressive, with the XKR-S sprinting to 100mph in just 8.7secs, not far behind the current 911 GT3RS. The 0-60mph leap is knocked out in just 4.7secs. The top speed is limited to 186mph, but given its full electronic head, the XKR-S would not be far short of 200mph. In the next couple of weeks, the company hopes to do a lap of the ‘Ring in under 8 minutes.
In truth, these are close to genuine supercar figures. The reason they’re not even closer has to be the XKR-S’s porky 1753kg kerb weight. OK, I can believe that the structure is super-stiff, but it’s also way too heavy. The 911 GT3RS was tested by Autocar at a real-world 1415kg.
Even so, I’m going to place a bet. If Autocar’s finest wheelmen come away from a proper drive in the XKR-S and are anything less than very, very, impressed, I’ll buy a cravat in British Racing Green.


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STATE TIMES NEWS KALAKOT: International Human Development Forum (IHDF), National Progressive Youth Organisation (NPYO) and Civic Movement Sangarsh in its collaborative move campaign regarding peace and harmony for prosperity and Development held a seminar at the Dak Bungalow, Kalakot of district Rajouri in which students from GDC Kalakot, activists and members of civil society participated with brim enthusiasm. Interacting as a resource person, Co founder, NPYO Rajesh Dutta said that peace is a State of satisfaction in any field of life either it’s Health ,Education , Economic growth family wellbeing or harmony among individuals and nature is concerned. Dutta opined that in present era the progress and prosperity of nation is laid on basis of combating the designs of evil agents. Another resource person, former Secretary SCC, JU and Assistant Professor GDC Kalakot Sachin Kumar Bhagat maintained that in a nation where population of youth is even larger than the total population of Europe, responsibilities comes on the shoulder and the youth must realise the fact that without their awakening peace Initiatives cannot be executed and the dream of making nation as the world leader cannot be realized. National acknowledged Youth Activist Vikrant Sharma presided over the function and also interacted with the delegates. Prominent who spoke include Sanjeev Chib, Rashpal Singh Malla, Jameet Singh , Surjeet Singh, SK Sharma, Rohit Sharma, AK Balhotra, Kuldeep Kumar, Ankush Bohra, Varun Chandan and Hardesh Kumar. Proceedings of the programme and interaction was conducted by Vishal Singh while President NPYO Dr. Nidhi Pathania presented the vote of thanks to all stakeholders.
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There can be few places more beautiful on a sunny late summer’s morning than the village of Kenmore, on the banks of Loch Tay.
The white-washed cottages sit crisp and clean against the blue sky. A brace of paddleboarders ease themselves gingerly into the icy water. And a bird of prey swirls and whirls above the endless crenellations of Taymouth Castle.
So what a shame to discover that, behind the scenes, there’s a battle raging across the cobbles of the old village square. A bitterness that billows down the High Street. And that the locals — many of whom have lived in this exquisite setting all their lives — are finding it all a bit much.
‘You lie awake, night after night. It’s not good. Not good at all,’ says Keith Mitchell, the village baker. ‘We’re being bullied,’ agrees Peter Ely, chairman of the Community Council. ‘Horribly bullied.’ ‘It’s a David and Goliath encounter,’ adds Colin Morton. ‘I think we must be David. But it’s not very clear.’
This is an unusual battle that involves three parties — a fantastically wealthy property firm, Discovery Land Company (DLC); an online protest group called Protect Loch Tay (PLT); and a few very frazzled-looking members of Kenmore Community Council, who include Colin and Peter.
The Scottish village of Kenmore in Perthshire is known for its wildlife and woodland estate
Taymouth Castle Development by Discovery Land Company
DLC, founded by Michael Meldman — an American entrepreneur who also set up Casamigos Tequila with George Clooney and Rande Gerber (the husband of Cindy Crawford) — are the newish owners of the castle, along with 7,000 acres of park land, woodland and the old golf course.
The company specialises in developing overtly exclusive and elitist ‘worlds’ around the globe, from the Bahamas to Dubai. It’s in the midst of a £300 million project, transforming the 19th century neo-Gothic castle — now shrouded in scaffolding — into their first Scottish ‘world’. The early and very glossy publicity material promised, well, quite something. Access to an ‘untouched playground’. More than 200 top-end residential units and suites, plus a clubhouse, wellness suite and a revamped golf course sown with grass seed specially imported from the U.S. — because, apparently, American visitors prefer American grass. And all a quick 30-minute hop by helicopter from Edinburgh or Glasgow.
So one might assume that the local community of Kenmore — about 100 adults are on the electoral roll, plus children —would be up in arms. Not least, because they’ve had to sit and watch while DLC has gobbled up their village, bit by bit.
First, the Kenmore Hotel — now closed for refurbishment. Then the village shop — also closed. The boat house (closed), the boat house bar, the yellow curve of sandy beach, and at least a dozen houses.
But not a bit of it! In fact, it turns out the residents are thrilled to bits. ‘We’re getting fibre-optic broadband — we’d been campaigning for it for 15 years. It’s coming. It’s laid!’ cries Bill Oppenheim, who is originally from Kansas, in the U.S., but has lived here for 29 years.
‘They put on a massive Christmas party for us last year, with trees and a lighted walkway down to the loch and a marquee and food!’ says Colin.
I’m told they’re also replacing the public loos, have cleaned up the beach, and now mow all the verges in the village. ‘They’re even sponsoring our Highland Games!’ says Keith. ‘This is a good-luck story. There is no conflict been castle and community. This is a happy tale.’
Or at least it was. Until Protect Loch Tay (PLT) came along and, according to the residents of Kenmore, tried to ruin it all. ‘We still can’t work out what they’re trying to achieve but it’s very upsetting,’ says Peter Ely.
It was started by Rob Jamieson, a taxi driver who drives a car painted as the Scottish Saltire and who lives in the village of Killin, at the other end of the Loch. ‘That’s 17 miles away! It’s another county, for goodness’ sake’, Peter adds. ‘He’s not even from round here.’
From left to right: Mike Meldman, George Clooney and Rande Gerber at the Casamigos House of Friends Dinner
Taymouth Castle, built in 1806, is now undergoing a major £300million restoration project
Nonetheless, helped by his pal Ingrid Ess, Rob set up the Protect Loch Tay Facebook group to discuss the development and, earlier this summer, launched a petition with Change.org. ‘The developers are a group of American billionaires who specialise in gated “worlds” for the super-rich,’ says the petition. ‘This is not what Scotland is about. We don’t need an influx of American millionaires and their speed boats, watersports and helicopter taxis’.
Not surprisingly, it struck a chord. Some were locals. Some were people who had visited Loch Tay on holiday. There was a smattering of Scottish nationalists. And an awful lot of people who’ve never even been to Scotland, but felt strongly anyway. It gained extraordinary traction and now has more than 153,000 signatories from all over the world, many of whom are extremely angry — about everything.
That trees have been cut down. The potential for noise pollution. The danger to the salmon, the environment, the gobbling up of Kenmore. The creation of a ‘gated’ playground for the super rich.
And, particularly, the fact that the project is being spearheaded by ‘rich American privateers’ — linking it to Trump’s controversial golf course in Aberdeenshire and making dark references to the Highland clearances of the 18th and 19th centuries.
According to members of Kenmore’s council, who have been pushing back — hard — the focus of PLT has shifted, week on week. Lately, however, much of the fury has been directed at them.
There have been (unfounded) insinuations about ‘brown envelopes’, shadiness regarding planning issues, and a clamour for the whole council to be replaced. I’ve even heard hushed rumours of council members receiving death threats.
Bloody hell! No wonder they all look so shattered. ‘Suddenly we became the target and it hasn’t been nice,’ says Colin.
‘We turned a blind eye for so long, but we’re elected volunteers. We had to speak out.’ Here, Keith chips in. ‘We don’t know who they are, or where they live — some might as well live on Mars.
‘I’m not on the council. I’ve never done any public speaking in my life. I’m usually very shy. But this is our village. We’re fighting for our home.’ Keith has lived here pretty much all his life. He points out to me his first bedroom as a little boy, high in the eaves of the (now closed) Kenmore Hotel. Later, he and his wife ran the shop and now their bakery business. Which means he is all too aware of how the fortunes of the castle — and, by association, the village once built to serve it — have fallen.
Built in the 19th century by the Campbell family, it was once one of the grandest castles in Scotland, with an estate of half a million acres, a west wing designed by the great architect William Adam; and a stupendous heraldic ceiling which took a full decade to paint. Queen Victoria loved it so much when she visited in 1842 that, inspired, she immediately rushed off to buy Balmoral.
Taymouth Castle was bought in 2018 by Discovery Land Company and John Paul DeJoria, a hair care magnate who is married to former Playboy model Eloise Broady (pictured together)
The Campbells had been astonishingly rich but, somehow, by 1922, Sir Gavin Campbell, the first Marquess of Breadalbane, had lost the lot and the castle was sold to the MacTaggart family. After that, it had various incarnations — a hotel, a World War II hospital, a school — none a great success.
All took their toll on the exquisite interiors, but they also brought jobs, trade, and life to the village. Which was quite the place to live. Think music recitals and monthly dances in the school hall. Kenmore’s own Highland Games, along with an annual spectacular on the banks of the Tay to mark the start of the salmon season.
‘We’d have the great and the good of Scottish entertainment. It was rammed — and just look at the backdrop!’ cries Keith, arms thrown wide at the immaculate countryside. There were shops, the hotel, a masonic lodge, a campsite, bakery, a community nurse and regular visits from fish and meat vans.
The school and church were busy and tourists flooded in. And while the castle cracked and crumbled, the grounds remained open to all — for driving lessons, blackberrying, dog walks. ‘That’s the thing that Rob Jamieson and his petitioners don’t understand. It can never be a “gated community”, because of Scotland’s “right to roam” legislation,’ says Colin.
Sadly, Rob is not keen to chat but suggests I talk to Ingrid, who tells me over coffee that she’d be fine with a luxury hotel, but is most worried about noise pollution and guests arriving by helicopter and that she has been living at the other end of Loch Tay for barely a year.
Which is, of course, long enough to worry about environmental destruction anywhere — and quite right, too. But perhaps not long enough to have a handle on the gentle implosion of this community.
It was in 2005, when the castle went up for sale, that things really nose-dived. Amidst allegations of fraud and bankruptcy, several consortiums tried and failed to get it off the ground. ‘There were a lot of false starts and a lot of hope,’ says Bill Oppenheim. So the castle remained empty, the trees hadn’t been touched for over half a century and the golf course fell into disrepair. ‘I moved back in 2000 to enjoy a retirement of golf and fishing,’ says Peter, who was born here. ‘But then they shut the golf course.’
There was a brief flurry of excitement when both Madonna and Cher expressed interest in buying the castle. But, rumour has it, they both pulled out because of the public access. ‘They weren’t allowed to close the gates! And Madonna didn’t much like the thought of that,’ says Colin.
Taymouth Castle in Perthshire has had previous uses as a wartime hospital and a drama school
Even Scottish Heritage said ‘thanks but no thanks’ when they were offered it for free. It would cost far too much to put right.
The village buildings weren’t much better. The shop needed work and the hotel (where, in its bar, Robert Burns penned a poem directly on to the wall in 1787) well, the less said about its state, the better. ‘I wouldn’t have let my dog stay in there!’ says Keith. Meanwhile, businesses struggled. The gift shop closed. No one can remember when the public loos were last in action.
It didn’t help when a slew of houses in the village square, once occupied by the chef, the barman and the community nurse, were snapped up as holiday cottages and things became even quieter in the off-season. ‘We were just waiting for the castle to fall down,’ says Bill Oppenheim.
Then, as if by magic, up popped DLC and snapped it all up, along with historic planning for a hotel and a couple of hundred houses, for a reported £9 million. Today, as I potter around knocking on doors, everyone seems excited. Heather Smith, 81, was born here and worked in the castle during its era as a civil defence school. ‘It’s wonderful inside! I don’t know why people are being negative — it’s just silly.
‘Maybe they’re jealous. But what could be nicer than a bit of life about the place again?’ Next door lives Valeria, 38, originally from Ukraine. ‘I am a chef, I might finally get a job here. My husband is already working on the site. It has been very dead here, but hopefully it is changing.’
Of course, it hasn’t all been smooth running. There are rumours that some villagers have been pressurised to sell — bringing echoes of Michael Forbes, the farmer who refused to decamp from the middle of Trump’s golf course development in Aberdeenshire.
One chap, whose house sat within the castle grounds was reportedly told by DLC ‘it makes more sense for us to own your house than for you to’. They offered more and more money until finally, he gave in, cashed in, and relocated to another property in the village. Meanwhile, some have accused DLC’s communications of being clumsy and vague (which is perhaps why it has just relaunched its website).
‘We’re not idiots. No development is perfect,’ says Peter. ‘We’ve pushed back on a lot of things already and we’re not happy with all of it, but we’re ready. We have to save the castle and our village.’
Because for the people of Kenmore, that’s what it comes down to. Yes, some might justifiably be appalled by the money, the idea of a rich elite jetting in, but the residents of Kenmore are at peace — and finally looking forward, rather than back.
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