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It’s the sort of thing that wakes you up with tears in your eyes before they are even open. It has nothing to do with the tiny human’s knees pressed tightly into my back. She knows to come to daddy’s side, that’s the way of certainty to mommy. Daddy doesn’t even know he let her in, but she cuddles closely to me. My pillow must be cozier.
That’s not what woke me. It’s the words and the story that has been percolating in my heart for weeks like a kettle on a stove, just before the whistle blows. The words have swirled but I haven’t been able to make sense of them…. Until now. At 3:45 am tears fall out of my unopened eyes, I realize the gentle pursuit of the Father who builds beautiful things from broken pieces. The original artist.
As I sat in the waiting room of our therapist’s office a familiar song played, but the words felt so different in this season of life as she beautifully voiced,
This is what it means to be held – How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life and you survive…
The verses name the unfairness of life, even as believers, leaving us to question his goodness.
In a season that surrounds me with pain, I shared this song with a few dear ones whom I know are navigating the darkest of nights, questioning where God is in the midst of it all. In my own small story, I have felt an unearthing of deep places that were heavily fortified with protective strategies that beg you to believe… I am worth loving, I am worth choosing, I am worth protecting, I am worth keeping… the core of my deepest longing that every action of my life one way or another points back to – am I worth it?
I work hard to never put you in a position to have to say it directly, give no reason I could doubt my value in your life. I will come through no matter what… I will love with everything within me… I will give all I have not just because I love you, but because I long to know you love me too….
It’s unsustainable… I am human as are you. Life is hard and complex and filled with pain… and one day I found myself in an unending flood of tears that reflect my deepest fear
… I am worth losing…
The old familiar voices: I didn’t love well. I wasn’t understanding. I was too honest. I will never be enough…
And when my brokenness meets your brokenness the rough edges no longer fit – and I am left to believe, I am a loss worth taking.
The words fell out of my mouth and took every bit of air with them… I had not understood the pain I was avoiding for so long. It had been poked and prodded but anytime I got close, the fortified walls came up like the work of an engineer.
But something finally cracked this wall and like a dam… I broke…
I gave myself space to sit in the messiness of it all. I owned the fears, I felt the pain, I repented of my unbelief and like a hurting child I sat in the presence of my kind heavenly father and asked, what do you want to say to me right now? What do you want me to know is true??
Like a wave of peace, I heard the still small voice, You are worth EVERYTHING to me. And he gently reminded me of specific times and places where he was echoing this truth through my life. Through the ones who pursue me when I don’t want to be pursued. The ones who see me when I want to disappear. The ones who hold me when everything I hoped has failed. And the ones who sit with me in the pain of disappointment that I can’t make sense of….
I long to be that echo of his voice too. The jar of clay that reveals glory in the brokenness.
As I sat across the makeshift dining table with my salad that was fresh a mere three hours ago, inside I couldn’t help but wonder why I even have a place at this table. There are obvious reasons that cause me to doubt if I should be here, but I realize one thing that connects us all is the transforming work of God to make beautiful things from dust. That’s all we really are at this table, five broken people surrendering to a way of humility and trusting God for the part he has given us to play.
I’ve spent the greater part of my life avoiding pain at all costs, but I find myself in a place of facing what feels like the most tender places of my life. As he shares bits of his story, I realize even my deepest pain cannot begin to compare to the road he has traveled. Without even realizing it, I shift to deflective humor to ease the weight I feel – knowing I have nothing that compares.
He goes on to share how he is grappling with God… it’s evident to me this is a good thing, despite his reservation to even name it. What does it look like to live in authentic community and walk through hard things? So much damage has been done by good people, who want to love well but in the face of pain cannot help but see through their lens of hope.
It’s human nature to believe each challenge is to be solved, we will reach the other side. Our gospel story of rescue and redemption filters our view with a persistent hope – amid of which we have done a great disservice to one another in our places of deepest pain.
His words pierced through me so intensely I could feel my heart beating in my fingertips. He was a real life, tangible picture of the pain I had caused. For the first time I could clearly see the burden of my hope. I began to crumble inside. It was as if God painted a portrait and placed it right in front of me. My perspective had shifted, and I knew I would never be the same.
Hope is a beautiful thing. I never want to live my life without it. It truly is a gift.
However, when you enter into the sacred place of pain that forces you to face loss, grief, violation and broken dreams – there is a time that hope fails.
To be fully human is to own the pain, name the pain, feel the pain… and sometimes just accept that this pains you.
Don’t discount the pain. Don’t deny the pain; and as a friend, spouse, sister, mother – don’t discredit the pain with your quick draw of hope.
Hope that says this will all work out. Hope that paints a better ending than the pit in which we sit. Hope that speaks to your need for relief…
… in the dark place of the night, when the tears fall… lean in closely my friend… it’s ok to release the hope and allow yourself to feel the pain.
After all, even Jesus had to let things die.
And he wept.
This is what it is to be loved
and to know that the promise was
when everything fell, we’d be held.
It’s hard for me to reconcile pain and I often find myself grappling with how to justify or wrap it all up in a pretty bow. I am growing to see that this speaks more to my discomfort of pain and less to the truth of redemption. Sometimes the only bright side is heaven, and that’s ok. We were made for so much more – our very hearts ache for it…
As my heart unravels and I feel my own brokenness and failures, I am reminded of that night, holding my long-legged baby as her tears streamed down her face and thank God that when everything fell, she could be held.
She said hurtful things – as is a pattern in our journey. When she is in pain, she needs everyone around her to feel it too. She goes for blood. It’s an exhausting ride and a heartbreaking reality in which we live. In the dark car ride of silence following her pain-filled words, I quietly reached my hand to the backseat to find hers. I heard a muffle of sobs and just squeezed her hand a bit tighter. When we reached home, she ran straight upstairs and hid in her cocoon of a swing. I peaked my head in and saw her sobbing face, I just want to be alone! I gently responded, If you want me to leave you alone, I will… but if you want me to hold you, I can do that too.
She untangled herself from the swing, climbed into my arms and I held this seven year old baby girl as she cried alligator tears of pain, regret, disappointment and loss… she can’t possibly reconcile the emotions that stir in her heart – and I can’t begin to undo it.
But I can sit and hold her forever. It was the most tender of moments as my heart longed to bring relief to what swirls in her. I never held this child as a baby – she wasn’t mine to hold. This holy moment was as healing for me as it was for her. A glimpse of the heart of a father, who gives us people that will sit and hold the pain we carry, not bringing a solution not even promising hope… just being present.
My dear friend, I do not know what places you have journeyed, what pain envelopes you today. I repent for the way I may have viewed your pain through my lens of hope… not fully seeing the depth of your pierced heart. I am so sorry.
I cannot help but ask, is there room in the pit for me?
I will not fix it and I will try not to relieve it… I just long for you to know you are not alone in the middle of it.
If I may be an echo of a still small voice, please hear me say, You are worth EVERYTHING.
And when you’re ready, maybe we can find hope.


Venezuela was once one of Latin America’s economic powerhouses and a regional diplomatic heavyweight. To grasp how precipitously its global standing has eroded under President Nicolás Maduro, consider these two recent developments.
Last month, the United Nations announced that Venezuela had lost its right to vote in the General Assembly for a second year because it owes tens of millions of dollars in dues. And on Tuesday, against Venezuela’s ardent protests, diplomats from across the hemisphere convened a rare meeting in Washington to discuss what it would take to restore democracy and a semblance of order in the autocratic, impoverished and dysfunctional nation.
Tuesday’s hearing at the Organization of American States did not result in a clear plan to address Venezuela’s political and humanitarian crisis. But the fact it was held at all was deeply embarrassing to Venezuela, which just a decade ago aspired to become a counterbalance to United States power and policy in the region.
Venezuelan diplomats have sought to characterize growing regional opposition to Mr. Maduro’s rule as part of an underhanded effort by the United States to justify military intervention. A coalition of O.A.S. members, currently led by Mexico, isn’t buying that excuse and is trying to find and broker solutions to the crisis.
One proposal being floated is to expel Venezuela from the organization. While this would be fully justified, given that the government’s repression of the political opposition and its dismal human rights record violate the O.A.S. charter, it’s hard to see what this would accomplish. Furthermore, it could prompt Mr. Maduro to act even more rashly.
A more fruitful step for the international community would be to find ways to help alleviate Venezuela’s immediate problems. The most urgent issue is persuading the government to accept humanitarian aid by putting forward detailed offers of needed food and medicine. A growing number of Venezuelans are going hungry in a food shortage, and dying from treatable ailments in squalid, ill-equipped hospitals.
Another international priority should be to press the government to hold local elections, which were suspended last year, and to release political prisoners, some of whom have been behind bars for years. Until political prisoners are released, the prospects for a restoration of democratic rule are very dim. Finally, the international community could propose specific macroeconomic reforms that could curb Venezuela’s runaway inflation and stabilize its currency. Inflation has soared to an estimated 700 percent, while people in this oil-rich nation are left digging through piles of trash for scraps of food.
It’s quite likely that Mr. Maduro’s government will dismiss all overtures and cast them as meddling by its neighbors. Still, these proposals could become harder to reject if a large international coalition presents them to the Venezuelan people as assistance that should not be interpreted as an affront to their country’s sovereignty.


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If you were to line up a list of “unhealthy” foods in the popular imagination, cheese would probably feature near the top. This dairy favourite historically has been demonised for its high saturated fat content and link to raised cholesterol. Today, though, cheese is enjoying something of a reprieve.
New research from the National Centre for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Obu looked at the dietary habits of more than 1,500 people over the age of 65 in Tokyo. The study found that in cognitive tests, the average score of those who ate cheese was slightly higher than those who didn’t.
Cheese consumption was also linked to lower BMI (Body Mass Index) and blood pressure, faster walking speed and a more varied diet overall. Researchers were unable to identify precisely why cheese was linked to the health benefits: one theory is that people who ate cheese simply ate better overall. However, the researchers did note that it was possible cheese may contain nutrients which “support cognitive function”.
So could there be more health benefits to eating cheese than traditionally thought?
“Cheese has some negatives as it’s high in saturated fats which increase ‘bad’ cholesterol which can lead to heart attacks and strokes,” says registered nutritionist Jenna Hope. “So you don’t want to overeat it. On the other hand, it is a good source of protein and it can be very rich in micronutrients, so it can be good for you as part of a balanced diet.”
Dietitian Dr Duane Mellor is senior teaching fellow at Aston University and spokesman for the British Dietetic Association spokesman. “We do need some fat in our diets,” says Mellor. “Fat is a key source of energy at times of food hardship and it provides padding to protect our vital organs, but it’s important for much more than just that. Cholesterol is also used to make steroid hormones the body needs, including vitamin D, sex hormones and cortisol. Finally it helps transport those vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, D, E and K, which are fat soluble, around the body.”
Alongside offering the vital fats we need, cheese also contains calcium, which is important for bone strength, and B vitamins – including B2 and B12, which help the body release energy from food.
Even though it does contain saturated fats, cheese might not be as dangerous for you as other sources of saturated fat such as red meat. In fact, a 2021 Cambridge study found that people eating dairy were less likely to get cardiovascular illnesses than those who were eating the same amount of saturated fat from red meat. “Yoghurt and cheese contain vitamin K2 and fermentation products that previous studies have linked to lower heart disease risk,” the study’s co-author Prof Nita Forouhi told the Telegraph.
Next time you visit the cheese aisle, which products should you aim for, and which leave on the shelf?
Fermented cheese leads to better gut (and brain) health
“Fermented cheese, such as Gruyère, blue and Gouda (pictured above), are made with bacteria including lactococci, streptococci and lactobacilli. These colonise the gut and contribute to higher levels of ‘good bacteria’ in the gut which can aid digestion,” says Hope.
“Encouraging these ‘good bacteria’ can also reduce inflammation. This is important as, left unchecked, inflammation can damage cells and cause internal scarring.” Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by your gut microbes, is known to help reduce the risk of dementia.
“We’re not quite sure why, but it might be because it reduces inflammation in the brain which may help with long-term brain health and cognitive function,” says Hope.
Best cheese for gut health: Fermented cheeses such as blue, Gruyère and Gouda
Healthy dairy builds stronger bones
“Calcium is really abundant in most cheeses because they’re made with milk which is produced by cows to promote bone development in their calves, and that’s really important in building strong bones and teeth for us too,” says Hope.
Harder cheeses have higher amounts of calcium. In terms of cheeses you’d find in a supermarket, the highest calcium content is found in parmesan (pictured above) which contains 19 per cent of the daily recommended amount of calcium in each 30g serving. In contrast, a softer cheese like brie contains only 4 per cent.
Best cheese for calcium content: Parmesan
Protein from cheese helps build muscle
While we tend to get most of our protein from meat, cheese can also be a good source, especially if you are vegetarian. “I would recommend softer cheeses like mozzarella, feta or cottage cheese,” says Hope. “They’re lower in saturated fats and thus lower in calories and a good source of protein. Those are the ones we want to incorporate more into our diets.”
Cottage (pictured) and mozzarella cheeses are among the highest in protein offering, along with parmesan. Both supply about 3-4g of protein per 30g serving, although the latter can contain quite a high salt content so it is best consumed in smaller quantities.
Best cheese for protein content: Cottage cheese or mozzarella
Some cheeses contain iodine, which is important for cognitive ability
Iodine is a mineral which the thyroid gland uses to make hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which assist with the creation of proteins and enzyme activity, specifically in the brain. “Another reason that the Japanese study may have linked cheese to brain health might be that there’s also iodine in some cheeses which is really important for cognitive function,” says Hope.
Best cheese for iodine content: Cheddar (pictured above)
The cheeses to avoid
While cheese has many health benefits, you do need to moderate your intake. Both Mellor and Hope advise people try not to eat more than 30-40g of cheese per day, particularly hard cheeses such as Cheddar, parmesan orWensleydale. “We used to tell people to eat a portion the size of a match box, but match boxes can be different sizes, so we now suggest half the size of an iPhone,” says Mellor.
Softer cheeses such as cottage cheese are lower in saturated fats, so Hope says it would not be unhealthy to eat 100g per day of similar cheeses. “The main thing you have to be mindful of is salt,” says Mellor. “That tends to be mostly in blue cheese or stilton styles. Similarly, hard cheeses like cheddar and Red Leicester can be high in saturated fats.” Hope adds: “Mass-produced supermarket cheddar may potentially contain more hormones that have been linked to cancer so it’s important not to overdo it.”

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Imagine you decided to have a party with your friends and nobody has speakers loud enough to put the music on. What kind of party is that without music?
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Some of them go on different platforms, both for Android and iOS so you can share the sound with your friends even if you have different device preferences. So, let’s take a look at the best music syncing apps for any situation.
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You can start your own Live Party and any person can join it. Being a DJ, you control what your friends are listening to and they can suggest their tracks.
What is more, the app allows streaming music to Bluetooth speakers as well.
The app works especially well with streaming services, you may have troubles with streaming music from your music library on some devices, though.
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You can share tracks from your library or from different streaming services, including YouTube. You can mix the tracks and people will be able to enjoy your own sound everywhere.
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The app goes on Android, but you can also put it on your PC with Windows or Linux.
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doubleTwist Music & Podcast Player with Sync
Nice and convenient music sync app since it allows you to have a player and a music sync app at the same place. Using doubleTwist you can connect to any streaming service and finally don’t get dozens of connections and apps just to play music together with your friends.
What is more, you can even save the music in the app for listening offline and it is absolutely legal. Another cool thing that you can find here is podcasts. You can subscribe to the podcast channels if you want. Of course, it is pretty useless for the music sync app, however, it is still a nice bonus.
The GOM Audio app is designed for listening to tracks, audiobooks, and podcasts. The utility allows you to create playlists, search for music channels and playback saved tracks.
It automatically analyzes smartphone memory, including the SD card, and shows a list of saved audio files. Tracks can be sorted by title, artist, date added, and album. It is possible to select songs to play soon. The utility automatically displays found tracks in four tabs: all, artist, album, and folders.
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With these apps, you can experience a new level of listening to music. Stay connected and don’t miss any moment, remember: music unites people and creates wonderful memories.


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'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol I. Historical. Part IA & IB. J G Lorimer. 1915'  (256/1782)
The record is made up of 2 volumes (1624 pages). It was created in 1915. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers.
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
On the 8th of June Mr. Wood received a letter from Baron Knip-
hausen, the head of the Dutch settlement on Kharag, warning him that
the chaetigement of the Mir had been resolved on by the Dutch and that
there might therefore be trouble at Rig very shortly. Upon this the
British Resident, who believed that a pro-Dutch party had been formed
m Rig under the leadership of Mir Mahanna with the express object of
murdering himself and of displacing Mir Husain, thought it prudent to
retire once more to Basrah. His justification of his conduct was that the
premises which he was building for the Company were not yet in a
e ensible state, and that the Factory guard were not sufficiently armed ;
but he left a corporal behind with orders that the British flag should
continue to be flown during his absence. On his return to Rig, on the
0± Juiie ' he fomid «iat a revolution had occurred ; Mir Husain and
several others had been killed by Mir Mahanna, who was now in power,
the unfinished Factory building had been almost levelled with the ground
and the British flag had been lowered, but no actual injury had been inflict
ed on the employes of the Company. He reported these occurrences to
the Agency An office of the British Government and, earlier, of the East India Company. at Bandar 'Abbas, added that in his opinion no prospect of
success at Rig remained, and solicited orders; and in reply he received the
scathing letter which follows from his official superior :■—
trom Alex, Douglas to Fbancis Wood , Resident at Bunderick.*
On the 21st oame to hand your letter of the 29th ultimo, and it gim, me great
concern to tbat the tronble, at Bunderick prevented yonr t.kifg on shorf the
Consignment of Woolen Good, and Tin, Ship " Betoy " ; a,, from yonr former advices
H S tf m 3 "' ; Pla0e l " !i ° g 1,1 " State 0f an advantageous sale for
our Hon ble Masters might have been expected.
1 observe your greatest motnre for going to Bussorah was [on] the receipt of a
letter hom Mynheer Kniphausen. who no donbt (wishes) to engross the trade of Bun-
ick and Bushire to himself, wherefore our having a settlement at either of those
places can t be agreeable to him ; and as much you might expect he would fling all the
s acles in his power in your way to prevent it and give you frequent alarms, though
; 0 rea i SOn wha tever that should induce him to attempt your life, which you
s emed apprehensive of when you proceeded to Bussorah, nor do I perceive by your
fVnWU . / ny V10lenCe wascommitted ont be people you left behind; therefore I
Wnnk that, if your apprehensions had not been so great and that you had st.y'd at
Bundenck, communicating to Meer Hassain the advices which from time to time you
might get of the des.gns his Brother or (the) Dutch had against him. in all probability
ie mi£ f ,ave avoided the fatal stroke which happened to him, when our Hon'ble
J: r h l H r 6 iT\ d u aV ? T been ' ecure 5 be8ides 1 much doubt whether the Arabs
. ?la J e de£Qolls bed the House baa you been present, but, finding it was left in
cnarge ot only a corporal, they had the less restraint on them.
The want of arms for the military and Timber and stores for finishing the house
ought to have been no inducement for your leaving Bunderick, as you had indentes
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• In this transcript punctuation, etc., have been slightly amended.
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Theses two volumes make up Volume I, Part IA and Part IB (Historical) (pages i-778 and 779-1624) of the Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf Historically used by the British to refer to the sea area between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Often referred to as The Gulf or the Arabian Gulf. , ’Omān and Central Arabia (Government of India: 1915), compiled by John Gordon Lorimer and completed for press by Captain L Birdwood.
Part 1A contains an 'Introduction' (pages i-iii) written by Birdwood in Simla, dated 10 October 1914. There is also a 'Table of Chapters, Annexures, Appendices and Genealogical Tables' (page v-viii) and 'Detailed Table of Contents' (pages ix-cxxx), both of which cover all volumes and parts of the Gazetteer .
Parts IA and IB consist of nine chapters:
- 'Chapter I. General History of the Persian Gulf Historically used by the British to refer to the sea area between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Often referred to as The Gulf or the Arabian Gulf. Region' (Part IA, pages 1-396);
- 'Chapter II. History of the ’Omān Sultanate' (Part IA, pages 397-629);
- 'Chapter III. History of Trucial ’Omān' (Part IA, page 630-Part IB, page 786);
- 'Chapter IV. History of Qatar' (Part IB, pages 787-835);
- 'Chapter V. History of Bahrain' (Part IB, pages 836-946);
- 'Chapter VI. History of Hasa' (Part IB, pages 947-999);
- 'Chapter VII. History of Kuwait' (Part 1B, pages 1000-1050);
- 'Chapter VIII. History of Najd or Central Arabia' (Part 1B, pages 1051-1178);
- 'Chapter IX. History of Turkish ’Iraq' (Part 1B, pages 1179-1624).
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Volume I, Part I has been divided into two bound volumes (1A and 1B) for ease of binding. Part 1A contains an 'Introduction', 'Table of Chapters, Annexures, Appendices and Genealogical Trees' and 'Detailed Table of Contents'. The content is arranged into nine chapters, with accompanying annexures, that relate to specific geographic regions in the Persian Gulf Historically used by the British to refer to the sea area between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Often referred to as The Gulf or the Arabian Gulf. . The chapters are sub-divided into numbered periods according, for example, to the reign of a ruler or regime of a Viceroy, or are arbitrarily based on outstanding land-marks in the history of the region. Each period has been sub-divided into subject headings, each of which has been lettered. The annexures focus on a specific place or historical event. Further subject headings also appear in the right and left margins of the page. Footnotes appear occasionally at the bottom of the page to provide further details and references.
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- Volume I, Part IA: The sequence begins on the first folio with text, on number 1, and ends on the last folio with text, on number 456. Total number of folios: 456. Total number of folios including covers and flysheets: 460.
- Volume I, Part IB: The sequence begins on the first folio with text, on number 457, and ends on the last folio with text, on number 878. It should be noted that folio 488 is followed by folio 488A. Total number of folios: 423. Total number of folios including covers and flysheets: 427.
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Author: Games By Bees Investi-Gator is here to solve crimes, and as soon as he remembers what crimes he was going to solve, he'll be ALL OVER 'em. And as long as his brother Insti-Gator is around, he'll ALWAYS have someone to trust! Investi-Gator: The Case of the Big Crime is a collection of episodic adventure games. The titular reptile is a decidedly bad detective, but he tries his best! In a complete role reversal from most classic adventure games, the crimes are usually incredibly easy to figure out, and getting your inept player character to understand what happened is most of the challenge.
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Washington Awards AbbVie Nation’s Second ‘Netflix’ Hep-C Contract
Washington state regulators have awarded AbbVie an exclusive contract to help the state rid itself of Hepatitis C within the next decade—the nation’s second state to adopt a subscription payment model.
The specific terms of the deal were not disclosed but the state offered a set price for a volume of patients to be treated with AbbVie’s Mavyret (glecapravir/pibrentasvir). Once the patient cap has been reached, Washington will continue to pay for new treatments but at a sharply discounted rate.
Proponents say the subscription-style procurement gives drug companies every incentive to maximize treatment at maximum speed so that they can earn as much from the flat fee as possible.

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FourThirtyThree introduced the ‘Boxing Star Gym’ to their mobile sports title Boxing Star today. The Boxing Star Gym is an area where players can upgrade the stats of their characters and improve their fighter overall. Players who are in League 4 can enter the gym to upgrade Speed, Power, Defense, and Endurance. They can also lower the opponent’s Speed and/or Reflexes. Training Equipment and Gym Points will let players upgrade their stats instantly.
Training Equipment can be purchased and upgraded with Coins, and Gym Points recover after a set period of time. Players can set their own training schedule within the Boxing Star Gym menu. In addition to this update, the Luxury Bag has been replaced with the Uniform Bag. The Uniform Bag introduces more than 100 pieces of new Costume items. The new Costumes consist of new firefighter, police officer, and more Costumes. To celebrate this update, Boxing Star provides one free Gym costume until May 18. Additionally, when players in League 3 and above win a League Match, they have a chance to receive the ‘Emma’s League Reward Box’. ‘Emma’s League Reward Box’ contains game items such as Coins, Upgrade Gear, and Hyper Boosts.
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Brazilian international David Luiz has revealed that he would like to remain with Chelsea beyond the next summer.
The former PSG and Benfica footballer was left in the dark about his football career last season after he fell out of favour with former Chelsea trainer Antonio Conte.
However the arrival of tactician Maurizio Sarri last summer has seen the defender move from a presumed fringe player to an integral feature in Sarri’s Chelsea team.
Goal reports that the centre-back wants to extend his contract which terminate by next summer.
However the Blues are yet to open any form of negotiation with the Brazilian despite his contributions in the current football season. This is believed to be keeping the player in limbo of the future of his football career, particularly at a time the club is believed to be fighting for the league trophy.
Media channels expects Chelsea to extend the contract of the Brazilian defender though Chelsea has a poor approach towards players in their twilight career phase.
Chelsea’s are usually reluctant when it comes to offering players over 30 years of age a new deal, although Sarri has spoken openly about being left impressed by Luiz in their four months working together.

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Founder of Xen and KVM hypervisors turns his sights to security during year highlighting critical vulnerabilities in software delivery HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#SBOM—Codenotary, the immutability specialist that can instantly identify untrusted components in software, today announced that it has raised $12.5 million in series B funding by new and existing investors Bluwat, Elaia and others. The financing […]
White House's Open-Source Security Summit renews calls for software code transparency and more support for the open-source community.
After the Log4j vulnerabilities threw a wrench into the holiday plans of IT and cybersecurity folks last month, the federal government has taken swift action to address the issue, including instructing federal agencies to quickly patch and mitigate the vulnerability and making other resources available to the larger IT community. Now, the issue has been […]
According to new data from Cloudflare, the amount of DDoS attacks being layered with a ransom demand increased by 175% in the fourth quarter.
According to new data from web infrastructure and security firm Cloudflare, the amount of DDoS attacks being layered with a ransom demand are increasing significantly. The company’s DDoS Attack Trends report for the fourth quarter of 2021 revealed a ransom DDoS attack increase of 29% for the year and a whopping 175% for the quarter. […]
Researchers with Check Point say cyberattacks in 2021 increased by 50% when compared to 2020.
Not that anyone assumed differently, but cyberattacks proliferated the internet in 2021, with researchers noting 50% more attacks per week on corporate networks compared to 2020, according to cybersecurity firm Check Point. The 2021 data comes just a few months after the company reported in October a 40% increase in cyberattacks globally. However, the fourth […]
Data Theorem Releases Critical Insight into Log4Shell Vulnerability to Assist Security Teams in Addressing the Exploit
Data Theorem Analyzer Engine Discovers Unique Mutation of Log4Shell to Help Research Teams Detect APIs and Servers Vulnerable to Attack PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AppSec–Data Theorem, Inc., a leading provider of modern application security, today announced it has uncovering specific scenarios that can help IT teams discover the Log4Shell vulnerability exploit and stop it from causing […]
IT and security pros should take extra steps to protect their organization from cyberattacks this holiday season, White House, CISA urge.
With the holidays approaching, federal officials are again warning organizations of all sizes to be on the lookout for cyberattacks and to be especially vigilant as offices empty and attention is turned elsewhere. These warnings from the White House, U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency(CISA), and the FBI come as IT teams and vendors scramble […]
Advanced search capability provides holistic contextual view of everything within IoT devices COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Finite State, the product security leader for connected devices, has released a search function for its platform that allows users to gain full visibility into their embedded devices and identify whether a known vulnerability is present. Internet of Things (IoT) devices […]
As if Log4j wasn't enough, Microsoft issues patches for several critical remote code execution vulnerabilities this month.
As system administrators, cybersecurity experts and other IT professionals work around the clock to address the Log4j vulnerability, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Adobe released a slew of security patches this week that address significant software flaws. Microsoft and Adobe followed the typical patch Tuesday cycle, releasing a total of 78 patches across products from the two […]


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Usually, there are a lot of tradeoffs when considering different candidates. I hear a lot of questions asked consistently of these people. Questions like…
- Can they build our community strategy?
- Do they have experience in our specific industry/interest group?
- Can they be remote?
- Should they manage social media as well?
- What characteristics should they have?
- What skills should they have?
These are all good questions to ask. We’ve covered some of them here. Some of them may or may not be relevant as it depends on your company and existing resources. Do you need a strategy builder or can you do that? Does working remotely fit with your culture?
The rest of the questions can be boiled down to this one very important question:
Can they earn the respect of the community?
If they can earn the respect of the community most of the other things just start to fall into place.
People will want to spend time being active in the community because people want to spend time building relationships with people they respect.
Members will want to abide by the rules if they respect the person who created them.
The Community Manager will be a leader. They’ll be able to create energy and keep members excited. They can make people feel special. They can make them feel like they belong to something larger than themselves.
If they don’t have the ability to earn the respect of the community, then these things will prove very difficult. They’ll feel forced.
How do you know if someone can earn the respect of your community?
I’d look for a few things. Lets look at a real world example for context:
A company that I recently advised was looking for a Community Manager to build a community their community of bloggers.
Now if they brought in someone that wouldn’t be able to earn the respect of the bloggers in the community, even if they had a lot of “community building experience”, they would likely fail fast.
We discussed some questions they could use to predict if a person could earn the respect of this specific community:
- Are they already a part of the blogging community?
- Have they built any sort of influence within the blogging community?
- Can they ask thoughtful questions that insight conversation?
- Can they relate to the pains and hopes of the blogging community? Do they know what they are?
- Can they maintain a level-head during times of controversy?
- Do they possess other important leadership qualities?
Their Community Manager would need to be the leader of that community in order to do an extraordinary job.
In order to do that, they need to earn the respect of the community, which means they have to truly believe in the fundamental value that’s bringing the community together.
I learned this for myself the hard way. For a while, at Feast we were trying to build a foodie community.
I’m not a foodie and probably never will be.
So when I tried to build the community, I failed to earn the respect of the people in that audience and it never really got off the ground.
Then when we started focusing a community around what we really believed in, exploration and life experimentation, we started to get a much better response.
A person’s authority shouldn’t have to come from their title of “Community Manager”. That WILL help, but if they’re really going to thrive in the role, they should be someone who can become a leader and earn respect without your help.
That’s why a lot of companies look to their own communities to hire people that naturally grow to be leaders.
Has your Community Manager earned the respect of your community?

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Last October, Affleck spoke to Total Film magazine about the idea of directing and starring in a solo Batman film, describing the idea as being like a "dream.""The trick is, as to any movie, is to make sure that you – if you’re going to direct it – that you can make it good. You’ve got to have the right idea and the right take on it," Affleck told Total Film.
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Part A-1: Socio-Economic Trends in the UK over Last Decade
The following analysis of key social trends will focus on the six major forces of our macroenvironment as identified by Kottler & Keller. (2009). These forces include demographic, economic, social-cultural, natural, technological and political legal. The data to support this trend analysis has been compiled from the UK Office of National Statistics, the Social Issues Research Centre and the UK Statistics Authority.
Major changes in demographic trends over the past 10 years:
• Total UK population increased 3.4%. England received 92% of that growth.
• The average age of men and women has gone from 37 years old to 39. The number of people 85 and older has doubled.
• Net immigration has increased significantly in the last decade. The majority are from the Commonwealth followed by Polish, French and Germany.
• More people in England have moved from south to north in the last decade.
The population has gotten older and they are living longer. The vast majority of growth in the UK has been in England, particularly around London and although the general trend is for some internal migration north, it is not significant enough to be considered a population shift. Immigration has been a major topic over the last decade impacting everything from jobs and unemployment to crime and social benefits.
Major changes in economic trends over the past 10 years:
• Decrease in manufacturing, increase in service sector jobs.
• Average number of hours worked has dropped from 38.5 to 37.1
• Average salaries have increased approximately 20%
• Spending trends include housing (up 88%), leisure services (up 81%), household services (up 62%) and motoring (up 50%)
• Women in full-time employment has increased 18%
• Gap between the rich and poor has grown wider
• Individual insolvency has gone up 400% since 1998
• House prices have risen 240% since 1992
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If you’re new to collectibles, you might be interested in Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs). These digital currencies are being used to promote music and art and could be the next big thing. Here are some things you need to know about NFTs, and how to get started. Once you know the basics, it will be easy to start creating your own NFTs. NFTs can be used as a digital currency and a way to sell your music and art.
Non-fungible tokens represent a new type of collectible
The concept of non-fungible tokens is not new. They are very popular in the decentralized finance sector. Some of the first non-fungible tokens were CryptoKitties, a type of blockchain-based digital kitten. Every CryptoKittee has a unique identity, so every CryptoKittee you get will be different from the one you send. CryptoPunks, which can be used to create 10,000 unique characters on the Ethereum Blockchain, is another popular non-fungible token.
Non-fungible tokens are unique digital assets, like virtual currencies, that record their existence on blockchains. They can be purchased with cryptocurrency but don’t have any physical assets. They can be used for many purposes, including access to specific areas. To make your collection more unique, you can use non-fungible tokens for beginners. And with new technology, this means that tokens are safe for beginners, too!
In contrast to cryptocurrencies, which cannot be exchanged for identical items, non-fungible tokens can be traded in the market. Beginners should start by purchasing and storing NFTs on curated platforms. Those who don’t want to create a collection should consider non-curated platforms. These sites allow anyone the ability to create non-fungible tokens. If you’d like, you can also start a collection.
The fastest growing industry is cryptocurrency. Non-fungible tokens are a great way to invest in the crypto market. A crypto-currency collection may be the best way to collect valuable items. They’re cool to own and profitable to trade, and the money you earn can be worth a lot in the future.
They are a form digital currency
NFTs are a great place to start if you are new to crypto. They are a digital currency made up of digital “smart” contracts that execute automatically when certain conditions are met. For example, artists can create a provision for future sales of their works, and buyers who support struggling artists can secure a portion of their future earnings. Some creators have created value propositions which go beyond traditional currency. Each NFT is unique so it is impossible to predict digital trends or values.
NFTs are similar to digital currencies, but have several key differences. NFTs are not fungible, and they are not exchangeable for traditional currencies. They are designed to be collector’s objects. NFTs are collector’s pieces that cannot be duplicated and could be worth a lot of money in the long-term. NFTs are also collector’s pieces that cannot be duplicated. This makes them a great investment for beginners.
Blockchain technology backs NFTs. This distributed ledger records all transactions. It makes it possible to verify ownership as well as transfer of NFTs among owners. Creators can add metadata to NFTs that contain specific information. An NFT can be purchased for $590,000. If an artist creates a mem, for example, However, the creator’s intellectual rights are maintained. That means that NFTs are an ideal way for beginners to start their crypto journey.
They’re a great way for you to sell your art
If you’re a beginner in the world of online art sales, you might be wondering if NFTs are for you. These are non-profit art marketplaces that sell limited-edition artwork. The term “nonprofit” doesn’t necessarily mean that it is a good one. NFTs are a way to make a living but they don’t guarantee that you will sell your art.
NFTs are cryptocurrencies that act as a medium for artists to sell their works. These digital assets are traded between buyers and artists, and the price is determined through auctions. The art can either be bought immediately or can be kept for sale. You can set your own royalty parameters and choose how much commission you want to charge for each sale. OpenSea is a great platform for beginners to start selling their works.
Getting your art displayed in galleries requires a reputation and networking. The price of your art is often determined by who you know. With NFTs you can reach buyers around the globe through an easy online marketplace. Selling your art can be a very lucrative business, even if you’re a total beginner. It’s much easier than you might imagine.
They’re a way to sell your music
It is very similar to making a physical work of art to create a NFT. You have to come up with the idea for the piece yourself. Be sure to create the file in a suitable file format, such as MP3. Choose a platform carefully, and ensure that you’re using the right file type. There are many NFT marketplaces available. You can select the one that best fits your needs.
To attract buyers, you can include links to your NFT. This will allow you differentiate your tokens. Keep your links active for a while. If a buyer uses a junk link, the token’s value will decrease. Make sure to make a track of high-quality when making an NFT. Set a fair cost. NFTs can be a great option to sell music for beginners.
Tokenising your music means that you can sell it to people without the need to have a physical copy. You can make more money selling your music to other people because it is not a tangible asset. This will save you the hassle of dealing with middlemen. You can also make money from your music without having to purchase a physical CD. This will make it easier for you to market and expand your fan base.
They’re a way for you to sell your product.
You are giving your software a name, and describing it to attract customers when you create an NFT. You will receive a percentage of any sale when someone buys your software. You can also choose a royalty percentage. The default is 10%. A higher royalty percentage might not be worth it if you are just starting out. Regardless of whether you choose a low or high royalty percentage, the first time around, you can still earn a lot of money.
OpenSea has been processing more than $10 Billion in sales volume since its inception. Register now and upload your NFT. There are no restrictions on who may sell your digital files. Signing up is easy and fast. NFTs can include software, music, videos and digital art.
NFTs offer another advantage: you can sell your software and not worry about your income. You can also set resell charges for your NFTs. These fees are typically between five to ten% of the total sale amount. If your NFTs succeed, you can sell your software with a small profit. NFTs are not without risks. Safety tips for beginners are important.
They are a way to sell your intellectual property
The Beeple piece, a digital artwork, was recently sold for $69million. NFTs are valuable because you have a unique item and not the copyright. You can own IP IP regardless of whether or not you are an artist. The only question that remains is whether or not you’re willing to risk being sued.
Infringement refers to taking advantage of an author’s exclusive rights without his/her authorization. It often requires that the copied work bear some causal relationship with the original work. Although the NFTs may not meet these standards, it is possible to file suit if you are concerned about copyright infringement. NFTs have been a source of income for artists and can be used in a creative way.
License your IP to protect your intellectual property. Licenses are being made by some artists and brands. Dapper Labs licensed the NBA brand to Nike, which created a game called NBA Top Shot. This game features officially licensed NBA content. Users can also trade collectibles. This is a smart way of protecting your IP and keeping it relevant in the marketplace. However, NFTs can also lead to legal and brand nightmares if a copycat copies your work.
You will need an Ethereum-based wallet in order to create NFTs. This wallet connects you to the marketplace. Next, you must sign a message in the wallet. Next, add an image, a name, and a description to the wallet. Once this is done, you are ready to create your first NFT. There are many ways to create NFTs, and this article will walk you through each step of the process.
Register for a free Moralis Account
To start making NFTs with Moralis, you need to create a free account. To proceed, you will need to choose a server type. After that, you can click the “+ Create a New Server” button in the moralis admin area. This will create a new server. The next step is to add server instances and create new networks.
OpenSea is free to create a collection
With OpenSea, creators can make their own items on the blockchain, and the system allows them to create unlimited NFTs and auction listings for them. The process is similar for other marketplaces, so make sure you check which one works best. This article will show you how to make an OpenSea Collection. It will help you to create your own NFTs once you have read it.
Create a free OpenSea account
OpenSea has a user-friendly interface which allows you to create a collection or sell them at a price that you choose. Your NFTs can also be auctioned off for a small 2.5% transaction charge. OpenSea allows you to start minting NFTs by creating an account. You will also need to connect your cryptocurrency wallet. Then, create an NFT storefront and input your collection information. Once you’re done, you can sell your NFTs at a set price.
OpenSea allows you to create collections. OpenSea offers many options for creating a collection. You can choose the images, URL and description you want, as well as the ability to add them to the collection. Once you have created your collection, you can add items to it. If you have any doubts about how to do this, don’t worry, as we’ll go over those in a moment.
Create a free Rarible collection
Rarible is a platform that allows artists to list their work for sale. What is it and how does this work? Rarible allows artists to list and sell their work to collectors for a small amount. The site will charge a small service fee and pay royalties for secondary sales. You must first mint a token and then sign a sale order in order to sell your work on Rarible.

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Tokyo: Nikkei edges lower as strong yen bites; cryptocurrency stocks tumble
[TOKYO] Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Thursday, hit by declines in automakers and electronic component makers as the strong yen soured investor appetite.
Bitcoin-related stocks also tumbled after South Korea's justice minister said that the government is preparing a bill to ban cryptocurrency trading.
The Nikkei shed 0.3 per cent to 23,710.43.
Toyota Motor Corp dropped 1 per cent and Honda Motor Co tumbled 1.9 per cent.
The yen has risen this week after the Bank of Japan on Tuesday trimmed its buying of long-dated Japanese government bonds in market operations.
Early in the day, the US dollar suffered its biggest one-day drop in nearly eight months against the yen following a report that China was ready to slow or halt its purchases of US Treasuries, but it regaining ground later as China's foreign exchange regulator said the report may be based on erroneous information and could be "fake".
Kyocera Corp fell 1.4 per cent, Alps Electric declined 1.5 per cent and Taiyo Yuden stumbled 1.4 per cent.
Virtual currency trading company Remixpoint Inc fell 2.6 per cent, point media business operator Ceres Inc dived 9 per cent, internet services provider GMO Internet tanked 4.5 per cent.
Banks continued to advance, however, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group rising 0.6 per cent and Mizuho Financial Group gaining 0.5 per cent.
The broader Topix dropped 0.2 per cent to 1,888.09.


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The collab you didn’t know you needed! We teamed up with the one and only Timmy Trumpet on this brand-new rendition of the smash hit ‘Up & Down’.
During the Vengaboys’ Australian tour, they ended up in Timmy’s studio in Sydney and made a festival version of Up & Down just for fun.
Timmy Trumpet: “Artists like the Vengaboys shaped the music I make today so when I was given the opportunity to work with such an iconic group I jumped at it. From the very first time I played it in my set the response was so overwhelming we just had to release it!”
Enjoy all the official video's from the Vengaboys. Your favourite music video, the making off, after movies and more.
Listen to the Greatest Hits of the Vengaboys, including "Up & Down", "We Like To Party! (The Vengabus)", "We're Going to Ibiza!", "Shalala Lala" and of course "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!"
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Creamy Reuben Casserole
Total TimePrep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.
Save yourself the effort and just make a Reuben sandwich! I doused it with Russian dressing to make it palatable! Pitching the leftovers...
Love it but be sure to add thousand island dressing on top of serving
This was a huge disappointment. The recipe looked like it would make a great meal but it just didn't. There was no Reuben flavor -- not much flavor of any kind, actually. Much better to leave out the onion, sour cream, and garlic; put the remaining ingredients between the two slices of rye; pan grill it; and enjoy a Reuben sandwich.
I am not even a huge fan of Reubens but I loved this casserole as much as my husband did! I did drizzle 2-3 T of thousand island dsg to the top just before adding the cheese and bread. I will definitely make this recipe again.
This is a great change from a classic Ruben Sandwich. So simple to make and so tasty. Great game night dish.
Made as directed. It was just OK. I had thousand island dressing on the side which made it taste more like a Rueben.
This was FANTASTIC! Reuben is my favorite sandwich but this casserole is a great dish to throw together. It's very comforting and my kids even loved it!
Didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped
I made this with leftover corned beef after St. Pat's Day. It was yummy. It does have a lot of fat though.
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If you don’t invest in your commercial heating and cooling system, you will end up losing money in both productivity loss and costly HVAC repair. Whether your air conditioning system needs maintenance, repairs or complete replacement, our HVAC technicians are experienced, well-trained, and armed with fully-stocked trucks to get the job done.
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Regular HVAC system maintenance is necessary to ensure longevity and maximum efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment. At Air Control, we offer a preventive seasonal maintenance agreement that includes scheduled service visits. Our heating and air conditioning maintenance plans include inspections and cleaning and safety checks twice a year –…
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Artist-Made Magic: Ceramics, Textiles, Letterpress + More!
This fall we added a new category to our Art for Everyone offerings: Artist-Made editions! Hand-pressed letterpress pieces, ceramic sculptures, enamel pins, linen wall hangings and canvas pennants—all straight from the artists. Just like our museum quality prints, most of these artworks are sold exclusively on 20x200. Of course we love a good limited-edition print, but who can resist the 3D thrill of these Artist-Made pieces?
We’ve got Artist-Made goodies galore and they’re ready to get on their way to you ASAP. Just keep this in mind: If you’re planning on slipping one of these stunners under the tree, the last day to order for guaranteed delivery by xmas is this coming Wednesday 12/13. But whether you’re gifting or adding art to your personal collection (non-print pieces make for a next-level at-home upgrade btw), you're gonna wanna collect your faves before they run out.
With (artist made!) art for everyone,
Jen Bekman + Team 20x200
(clockwise from top) USE YOUR WORDS by Paper Jam Press, LWA 10.17 by Kennedy Prints, nobody's free until everybody's free by rayo & honey, Weedwatching Wall Hanging by Jen Hewett, and Toothy Hanging by Kelly Shimoda
Number 70 by Jaime Keiter
A selection of Book Pins by Jane Mount
Positive Energy 2018 Calendars by Laura Brown


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Penwell-Gabel Cemetery on 6th and Gage honored Veterans during the Memorial Day Holiday.
A tent was set up with a memorial wall inside featuring the pictures of fallen veterans from the Civil War era to those who have given their lives for their country in Iraq.
Visitors could also sign a book and leave messages for soldiers.
The book will be sent to those fighting overseas.
Family members donated pictures of their family members to be put on the wall.


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2019 Hanpyeong Garden Festival (Suncheonman National Garden)
Over the Rainbow Garden
- Place: Suncheonman National Garden in Republic of Korea
- Exhibition Peroid: September 25, 2018 – October 30, 2019
- Scale: 7m*7m
Like the rainbow appears after the rain, our happiness appears in our heart. A journey to find the rainbow in our heart, "Harmony" We dream the world that colors of our rainbow merge together and grow mutually. - In the Wizard of OZ The story about The Wizard of Oz is the journey of the characters pursuing their dreams over the rainbow. Also, rainbow symbolizes "Respect and Mutuality of Diversity." A journey to find the rolex submariner replica rainbow in our heart, "Harmony" We designed the garden to show "Harmony and the Rainbow of Mutual Growth."
First Harmony : Harmony among our characters The paint colors of red, yellow, and blue get dark as we combine them together. This means that the world will get dark if we are stubborn to our characters and judge others with ego-centrism. The light colors of red, green, blue get bright as we combine them together. We all have the characters like colors of light, not the colors of paint. We can see seven different colors spectrum of light through the prism. As we all came from the pool of lights, we can harmonize as each colors of light spectrum.
Second Harmony : Harmony between the nature and the humanity. True happiness and our future. Rainbow Garden tells the story of mutuality of the nature and the humanity. The artwork, Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali, Droopy Clocks suggest our unstable society, the nature, and our unpredictable future due to cultural destruction. With varieties of plants let you feel the phenomenon of our nature, junk art-nature object portraits suggests the alternatives to our future.
The rainbow (Happiness) is not something too far to reach. The rainbow (Happiness) is dancing of beautiful colors of lights as we respect to each other and the bridge we are building.


Shooters and hunters are familiar with various types of ammunition, each developed for a specific purpose. Rimfire ammo stands out among these due to its specific properties and usage. In this essay, we will delve into the world of rimfire ammunition, investigating its working principles, benefits, applications, and the significance of proper storage using custom ammo boxes and cardboard ammo boxes with trays.
An Overview of Rimfire Ammunition
Rimfire ammunition is a type of cartridge that uses a primer compound positioned within the rim of the cartridge’s base to ignite the primer compound. In contrast to centerfire ammunition, which has the primer in the center of the base, rimfire cartridges have a striking surface surrounding the rim. This design dates back to the mid-nineteenth century when rimfire cartridges were first produced.
How Rimfire Ammunition Works
Rimfire ammunition is ignited by striking the rim with the firing pin of the firearm, which crushes the rim and ignites the primer compound. The powder charge within the cartridge is ignited, propelling the bullet forward. A rimfire cartridge is made up of the bullet, powder, primer compound, and rim.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Rimfire Ammo
Rimfire ammunition has various advantages, including decreased recoil and lower cost when compared to other ammunition types. Because of its low cost, it is often used for recreational shooting, plinking, and training. Rimfire ammo, on the other hand, has restrictions, such as its relatively restricted power and caliber possibilities, which make it less ideal for specific hunting or precision shooting circumstances.
Applications of Rimfire Ammunition
Rimfire ammunition is mostly used for recreational shooting and small-game hunting. Its lower power and lower noise levels make it a good choice for new shooters and young shooters learning how to use weapons. Furthermore, because of their controlled recoil and sufficient stopping power for animals such as squirrels and rabbits, rimfire rifles and handguns are frequently utilized for hunting small game.
Custom Ammo Boxes for Rimfire Ammunition
When it comes to storing rimfire ammunition, investing in custom ammo boxes becomes crucial. These boxes are designed to provide optimal protection, organization, and portability for your ammunition. By keeping your rimfire cartridges in custom-made boxes, you ensure that they are shielded from moisture, dust, and physical damage, extending their shelf life.
Benefits of Custom Ammo Boxes
custom ammo boxes offer several benefits. They keep your ammunition dry and secure, preventing rust and corrosion that can affect performance. Moreover, these boxes are tailored to fit your specific ammunition types, preventing movement during transportation and reducing the risk of damage. This is particularly important for rimfire ammo, as proper alignment of the rim is essential for reliable ignition.
Cardboard Ammo Boxes with Trays
cardboard ammo boxes with trays are another popular option for rimfire ammunition storage. These boxes feature individual compartments for each cartridge, preventing them from touching or colliding with each other. The trays also make it easier to access and load your ammunition into firearms, ensuring a smooth shooting experience.
Choosing the Right Rimfire Ammo
Consider characteristics such as caliber and intended use when selecting rimfire ammunition. Rimfire cartridges come in a variety of calibers, each suited to a certain shooting use. It’s critical to find a balance between cost and performance when selecting rimfire ammo, ensuring that you get reliable and accurate shots without breaking the bank.
Maintenance and Safety
Rimfire weapons and ammunition benefit from proper maintenance in terms of longevity and performance. Clean your rimfire rifles on a regular basis to prevent fouling and debris buildup, which can impair accuracy. Always keep your ammunition cold and dry, away from direct sunlight and excessive temperatures. Follow firearm safety measures when handling rimfire ammo to reduce the possibility of an accident.
Rimfire Ammo vs. Centerfire Ammo
While rimfire ammo has its advantages, it’s important to understand its differences compared to centerfire ammunition. Centerfire cartridges have their primer located in the center of the base, allowing for higher pressures and more versatile cartridge designs. Centerfire ammo is commonly used in handguns, rifles, and shotguns, offering greater power and versatility for various shooting scenarios.
In conclusion, rimfire ammunition is popular in shooting sports and hunting because of its low recoil and specific applications. Understanding the specific features of rimfire ammo is vital whether you’re shooting for fun or hunting small animals. You can assure a safe, pleasurable, and successful shooting experience by selecting the right caliber, maintaining your firearms, and investing in proper storage solutions such as bespoke ammo boxes and cardboard ammo boxes with trays.
- Q: Are rimfire cartridges reloadable?
- A: Generally, rimfire cartridges are not reloadable due to the construction of the primer in the rim.
- Q: Can I use rimfire ammo for self-defense?
- A: Rimfire ammunition is not typically recommended for self-defense due to its lower power and limited stopping capability.
- Q: What are some popular rimfire calibers?
- A: Popular rimfire calibers include .22 LR (Long Rifle) and .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire).
- Q: Are cardboard ammo boxes with trays reusable?
- A: Yes, cardboard ammo boxes with trays can be reused multiple times, offering a cost-effective storage solution.


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After two games in the 2015 Illinois football season, people were asking about just how much improvement they had made since last season.
This past Saturday afternoon, they pretty much got their answer.
The Fighting Illini were roughed up in a big way, losing 48-14 to the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. But, don't let the final score fool you; Illinois had chances in this game, they just didn't execute when they needed to.
Illinois had a chance to score early in the game, but chose to go for it on fourth down instead of kicking a short field goal to take a quick lead. According to head coach Bill Cubit, the opportunities were there, but they just didn't take advantage of them.
"We dropped nine balls and had some penalties in situations that we couldn't have them", Cubit said at his weekly press conference on Monday about some of the reasons for the lopsided loss.
The running game, which was suspect through the first two games of the season, showed some signs of life against the Tar Heels, as senior running back Josh Ferguson gained 133 yards on 22 carries, including a 1 yard touchdown run. With his performance on Saturday, Ferguson eclipsed the 2000 yard mark for his Illini career, and becomes the 17th player in school history to reach that milestone.
Aside from the dropped passes, Cubit also mentioned that there were some mental lapses that happened at inopportune times during the game, and the absence of several key players was very evident on Saturday.
The losses of Mikey Dudek and Justin Hardee really showed, as top receiver Marchie Murdock was held to just 49 yards on 7 catches by quarterback Wes Lunt, who completed 15 of 32 passes for 140 yards. Lunt did not throw a touchdown pass on the day, but did throw an interception,
"I'm not sure if it a mental thing with the guys who dropped passes, and there were some crucial penalties that we had when we didn't need them", Cubit added.
The loss to the Tar Heels extends the non-conference road losing streak to eight seasons, dating back to 2007, when the Illini defeated Syracuse in the Carrier Dome.
So, what lies ahead for Illinois as the pre-conference schedule wraps up this weekend? It really doesn't get any easier, as a high-powered Middle Tennessee State team comes into Memorial Stadium this coming Saturday (3:00 pm CT, ESPN News) to try and take down the Illini, who may have their tail between their legs after the blowout loss at North Carolina. The Blue Raiders come into the game with the Illini at 2-1 overall, and are coming off an impressive offensive performance against Charlotte, in which they won handily 73-14. Middle Tennessee State quarterback Brent Stockstill, who is the son of Blue Raider head coach Rick Stockstill, had a great day passing the ball, completing 23 of 27 passes for 369 yards and threw 5 touchdown passes. The Blue Raiders are one of the more prolific offenses in all of the FBS division, and will give the Illini their most stern test of a team not in one of the power five conferences.
The Fighting Illini women's volleyball team continued their extended stay away from the cozy confines of Huff Hall this past weekend, when they played out west in the Sun Devil Invitational, hosted by Arizona State. The Illini defeated Texas Southern in 3 straight games, and needed an additional game to dispatch UNLV 3-1. Kevin Hambly's squad then took on the host Sun Devils, and played a tough match before falling in five games, 3-2. The Illini will continue their road swing this coming weekend when they travel to the opposite coast to battle the Big Ten's newest teams, Maryland and Rutgers for the start of conference play. The Illini wrapped up the non-conference portion of the season with a 9-2 record, and enter Big Ten play as the #9 ranked team in the latest AVCA rankings. The match against Maryland on Friday night will be televised on the Big Ten Network and will begin at 6:00 pm CT. The match against the Scarlet Knights on Saturday evening will also begin at 6:00 pm central time, but will not be televised.
Janet Rayfield's Illinois women's soccer team opened up Big Ten play this past weekend, and it didn't start off very well for them. On Friday evening, the Illini ttaveled to Bloomington, Indiana to battle the Hoosiers, and ended up getting a 0-0 tie. On Sunday, the Illini made the trip up to West Lafayette to battle Purdue, and lost 3-1. The lone Illini goal was scored by Katie Murray, which occurred in the 88th minute of action. This week, the Illini continue their trek through the Big Ten when they return home to face Rutgers on Thursday evening (7:00 pm CT, BTN). Then, after a couple of days off, the Illini will welcome the other newcomer to the Big Ten, the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday afternoon (1:00 pm CT, No TV). The Illini enter play this week with a 6-2-1 overall record, but just 0-1-1 in Big Ten play.


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Continue to Serve is a grassroots veteran’s organization, comprised of members who are committed to upholding their oath to the Constitution by working for social justice. We aim to secure freedom and equality for all on a local and national level. We will achieve our mission by engaging in community outreach, forming effective partnerships, and participating in actions to hold those in power accountable.


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If you would benefit from professional psychological support, we offer a confidential counselling service. You can access counselling sessions via phone, Zoom or for those within travelling distance to Altrincham, face to face.
You don’t have to cope alone
Self-help has helped lots of pharmacists. However, for many people who are struggling with their wellbeing and mental health, accessing support can be really important.
Wellbeing and mental health help can include emotional support, counselling, support groups, coaching and many other things. It may be focused on your work as a pharmacist, your personal life, or a mix. Some support is tailored for health professionals and other support is more general.
This page provides information about where you can find mental health and wellbeing support. The support options outside of Pharmacist Support may also be available to members of the pharmacy team who are not eligible for our services.
- How can I get help?
- Where can I get help?
- Pharmacist Support
- GP and NHS
- Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)
- Student wellbeing support through universities
- Healthcare staff wellbeing support (available also for trainees)
- General wellbeing and mental health support
- Private wellbeing support
There are different ways pharmacists can get help for their mental health and wellbeing.
For example, if you feel you may benefit from a diagnosis and treatment, you may wish to speak to your NHS GP. Or if you would prefer to seek this type of help outside the NHS, you could look into private medical help through a doctor or psychiatrist.
Many people are more interested in seeking support for how they are feeling rather than accessing a diagnosis or medical treatment. Some of these options may be available for free through charities such as Pharmacist Support, others may be available to pay for privately.
Below we have listed a few key places where pharmacists, pharmacy students and trainees may be able to access wellbeing and mental health support. This is not an exhaustive list and we may add to this as our website develops. Some services may only be available to specific pharmacy sectors or countries.
In addition to our wellbeing workshops, we currently offer three direct wellbeing support services that have helped many pharmacists, pharmacy students and trainee pharmacists. Details of these services are below.
Counselling (for psychological and emotional support)
We are able to provide direct psychological support for those who are experiencing mental health issues. These sessions are available through our counselling partnership.
The counsellors are there to help you deal with a variety of issues. By seeking constructive help, you may identify ways of addressing the root causes of your concerns in order to help you to cope.
You can access counselling by filling in a self-referral form.
Listening Friends (for peer support)
Our Listening Friends service offers you the choice of speaking in confidence and anonymously to one of our trained volunteer pharmacists. The peer support provides you with an opportunity to talk about the stresses or pressures working in or studying pharmacy may be causing you. Our volunteers do not provide advice, but they recognise the pressures of pharmacy practice and will offer you the time and space to talk through those issues to try to find clarity. They can also sign post you to other organisations who can provide further specialised help and support.
We provide addiction support to individuals experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling, eating disorders or other types of dependency. Our Addiction Support service also helps family members and others supporting someone with addiction.
Please note our wellbeing support services cannot provide emergency support. Should you require urgent assistance, we recommend you contact the Samaritans, your GP or visit your local A&E department. Our wellbeing services are not a replacement for speaking with your GP if you have any concerns about your health.
Starting with your GP when looking for additional support can be a great first step. In England, another way you may be able to access NHS counselling is through self-referral. This is often done through the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. You can begin the process of self-referral to see if a local IAPT service can help you on the NHS website.
Many employees can access free wellbeing support through their employer. This could include emotional support or counselling through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Universities have a range of services to support student wellbeing. This differs from university to university. The best place to start will often be your university’s website. The charity Student Minds also has some information on where students can get help.
- The NHS confidential text support service is there for when you’ve had a tough day, are feeling worried or overwhelmed, or maybe you have a lot on your mind and need to talk it through. It is free to access by texting FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7.
- Local NHS hubs provide mental health support to health care staff. The hubs are available for NHS staff, including those who are contracted to deliver NHS services, such as community pharmacists.
- Health for Health Professionals Wales offers a free, confidential service that provides NHS staff, students and volunteers in Wales with access to various levels of mental health support. You can request support by filling in a self-referral form.
- Pharmacists and other healthcare staff in Scotland can seek support through the National Wellbeing Hub. To find out more you can contact the health and social care NHS 24 operated workforce mental wellbeing support line 24/7 on 0800 111 4191.
All of Great Britain
- To access emotional support by talking to someone about how you feel, you can contact the Samaritans 24/7 on 116 123 or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.org
England and Wales
- Mind The charity Mind has lots of information and support for people who are looking to improve their mental health. Local Minds are independent charities, so services offered can vary depending on the area. You can search to see if there is a local Mind near to you by clicking here.
- Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) The SAMH Information Service provides information and support on mental health. You can contact SAMH on 0344 800 0550 or email@example.com
If you can afford it, there may be some great paid options. Benefits of private support or treatment can include not having to go through the NHS, which can mean quicker access and more specialist support. Although we cannot recommend one service over another, you can find a counsellor, therapist, or coach through professional bodies, such as:

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Ahead of the release of Sex and the City 2, Sarah Jessica Parker launched new TV series Work of Art: The Next Great Artist at the Paley Center for Media in New York yesterday. She's executive producer on the reality show which brings together 14 artists together to compete for a cash prize and solo show. Of her involvement, she said:
"There are also countless artists who are working in obscurity, and I thought there was a time in our country where we supported our artists and wouldn’t it be great it we could go support artists and give them an audience. And we could, as Americans learn about what it is to be an artist, and about art and how we feel about art."
Sounds like American's Next Top Artist! Would you be interested in seeing the show?

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