Novel coronavirus pneumonia has been diagnosed by Nadine Dorries, the British health secretary, according to the times of London. It is understood that she has met hundreds of people in Parliament in the past week and attended a reception with British Prime Minister Johnson at 10 Downing Street.
Reported that Doris in last Friday (6) symptoms, and confirmed in the local time on the evening of 10.
CCTV’s 2020 Spring Festival Gala was rehearsed for the second time yesterday (16th).
The songs of this year’s Spring Festival Gala are closely related to the theme of the times and social hot spots, ranging from expressing family, friendship, love and local feelings, to singing people’s blessing of the motherland, from pursuing dreams to praying for happiness, with rich varieties and exquisite lyrics. Language, dance and magic miscellaneous programs are well designed, with continuous laughs and wonderful novelty. There are many famous dramatists in the same stage. The whole program not only has a high degree of artistic appreciation, but also has a sense of closeness and affinity.
We are looking forward to it! See you on the eve of Spring Festival Eve!
In addition, this year’s Spring Festival Gala has made a new breakthrough in stage art, program arrangement, application of new science and technology, as well as network station linkage, integrated communication, etc.
According to Netease Entertainment, Sha Yi, Wang Yuan, Wei Dachun and others all participated in the second row.
According to CCTV news, actor @ Zhu Yilong said in an exclusive interview that the whole family used to watch the Spring Festival Gala together and enjoy the results directly; after participating in it, they found that the results were not easy, “more difficult than I thought”. Nervous as he was, he wanted to “do his best to bring the best performance.”. “More surprises, see you on New Year’s Eve!”
During the rehearsal of the 2020 Spring Festival Gala, actor Wu Lei was interviewed. Recalling the “first show” of the Spring Festival Gala, Wu Lei said that his family was particularly excited, “I am the pride of the whole village” and “unique face”.
On January 14, the first joint platoon was held, and more than 600 viewers saw it first. Many of them said after watching it: the program is magnificent, novel and lively, and full of surprises. The host lineup changed a lot! The host lineup of this Spring Festival Gala has changed a lot. Dong Qing, Li Sisi, Zhu Xun, Kang Hui and other “old people” who have presided over several spring festival galas have not appeared, but only nigmati and Ren Luyu, the Beijing Youth Daily reported Thursday. But there are fresh faces to join! Two young hosts Zhang Shuyue, Yin song and actress Tong Liya.
The 2020 Spring Festival gala will continue to adopt the live broadcast mode of “Beijing main venue + local branch venues”, breaking through the boundaries of the studio and bringing the laughter and laughter of the Spring Festival Gala stage to the audience.
Previously, media reported that Zhou Dongyu, Ma Sichun, Wang Junkai, Yi yiyiqianxi, Wang Yuan, Li Xian, Zhu Yilong, Xiao Zhan, Guan Xiaotong, Wu Lei, Xu Weizhou, Zhang Ruoyun, Li Ronghao, Huang Xiaoming, Liu Tao, Xie Na, Du Jiang, huosiyan, Guo Tao, Lin Yongjian, Hui Yinghong, Peng Yuchang, Yuan Shanshan, Qin LAN, Luo Zhixiang, Chen Weiting, Peng Yuyan, Yang Zi, Li Qin, a Yun Artists such as GA, Zheng Yunlong, Zhu Zhengting and Huang Minghao appeared on CCTV one after another, and the mysterious lineup of the Spring Festival Gala of the year of the rat began to appear.
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhuanet) — The powerful typhoon No. 19 this year, after the typhoon Haibeisi landed from Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan on the evening of the 12th, the storms caused severe disasters and the water levels in many rivers soared. The flooding of the Chikugawa River in Nagano Prefecture led to the flooding of the Nagano Shinkansen garage in Nagano JR East Japan. A large number of trains were flooded and the scene was shocked.
Japan’s transportation services have been almost completely shut down, and refuge in various places has been crowded with evacuated people.
The landing of Typhoon Haibeisi brought violent storms, and the trains of the Nagano Shinkansen in Japan were flooded.
According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), thousands of rivers flowing through Nagano Prefecture have been flooded in places like Nagano and Chiku, and many areas have been heavily flooded.
JR East Japan Co., Ltd. said that the Shinkansen vehicles in the JR East Japan Nagano Shinkansen Vehicle Center in Akuma, Nagano City, were heavily flooded due to the flooding of the Chikugawa River.
According to reports, the surrounding area of the Nagano Shinkansen Vehicle Center was flooded and it was impossible to confirm the detailed disaster situation. In addition to the garage of the Shinkansen vehicle, the vehicle center is also responsible for maintenance. Now the entire vehicle center is flooded, which may affect the opening and dispatch of the Shinkansen in the future.
From the pictures taken in Nagano City at 9:30 am local time on the 13th, you can see how the seven Shinkansen trains are soaked in water. These vehicles are vehicles that were introduced when the Shinkansen was opened, and are E7 or W7.
[TechWeb] Appointments for Apple’s latest iPhone 11 series were officially launched on September 15. In addition to Apple’s China official website, the domestic pre-order channels include Tianmao and Jingdong.
According to foreign media reports, the first global orders for the 11 series of iPhones are expected to be around 8 million units this year, down at least 10% from the 2018 models last year. Among them, the iPhone 11 accounts for 60% of the total orders, the iPhone 11 Pro for 10%, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max for 30%.
Although domestic social networking sites on the new iPhone “bath bully” camera Tucao is overwhelming, however, from the domestic large business platform released pre-sale data, the new iPhone is still in demand. Among them, the new green version is the most popular.
The new pre-sold iPhone includes three models, namely, the iPhone 11: white, black, green, yellow, purple and red options. The price of the National Bank of China is 5499 yuan for 64GB, 5999 yuan for 128GB and 6799 yuan for 256GB.
The iPhone 11 Pro has dark sky gray, silver, gold and dark night green options. The price of National Bank is 8699 yuan for 64GB, 9999 yuan for 256GB, 512GB and 11799 yuan for 256GB.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has dark sky gray, silver, gold and dark night green options. The price of National Bank is 9599 yuan for 64GB, 10899 yuan for 256GB and 12699 yuan for 512GB.
According to the pre-sale data released by Apple Tianmao and Jingdong, the best sellers in the 11 series of the iPhone are the green version and the dark green version, and the dark green version is the fastest out-of-stock.
Among them, on the night of the launch, Tiancat sold over 100 million yuan in a minute, the dark green number of the iPhone 11 Pro was emptied, and Apple’s official flagship store replenished four times. According to data released by Jingdong Mall, the number of subscribers in the 11 series of iPhones has exceeded 16 million, and the total number of reservations for the three types of iPhones has exceeded one million, with pre-sales increasing by 480% over the previous year. The most popular items are the dark green, black and purple of the iPhone 11 Pro.
At present, some people have bought the “Night Green” version of the iPhone 11 on Weibo.
In response, Jinjiang Mining officials said to the media that the non-ferrous liquid system was purchased from Henan Qianshan Wanshui Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. and its main function was “dust suppression”. According to the person in charge of Zhu’s surname of Henan Qianshan Wanshui Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., the product is only used for sand fixation and dust suppression, not for “satellite prevention” as the netizens questioned.
On the afternoon of the 12th, Pengmei News contacted the person in charge of Cui surname of Henan Jiujin Technology Co., Ltd., the manufacturer of the product. He told Pengmei News that the principle of the online transmission of “green-sprayed mountain bodies in a mining area of Sanmenxia City, Henan Province” was actually “ordinary dust suppressant plus color paste”, but only in ordinary dust suppressant. The color paste is mixed in, but all of them are vegetable gum. “Spraying can show that it is really doing dust suppression work, giving people a distinctive reminder. Generally in accordance with the ratio of eight thousandths, if it does not appear, appropriate promotion.
Peng Mei News noted that the State Intellectual Property Office announced in March this year that the national invention patent entitled “A Method for the Preparation of Quick Filming Liquid Dust Suppressor” approved by Henan Jiujin Science and Technology Co., Ltd. showed that the invention disclosed a method for the preparation of Quick Filming Liquid Dust Suppressor, which belongs to the field of Dust Suppressor.
The announcement said that the dust suppressant prepared by the invention has the effect of absorbing water, penetrating and binding, and spraying on the road surface after mixing with water. It can not only absorb water molecules in the air, but also quickly form a wet and non-volatile water-retaining film on the road surface, so as to achieve the purpose of inhibiting dust flying, and quickly form a continuous and complete film. Wind and rain resistance can protect the road surface. The raw materials of dust suppressant are green and degradable, and there is no secondary pollution.
Henan Jiujin Technology Co., Ltd. said that in the incident, Henan Qianshan Wanshui Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. was one of its agents, responsible for promoting the dust suppressant of color paste. The cost of common dust suppressant spraying is a few cents, but the cost of color paste is about 1.1 and 1.2 yuan per square meter. Qianshan Wanshui Company took 120,000 yuan of goods from their company, but it was unexpected that it would encounter trouble as soon as it was sold and used.
This person in charge introduced the new product of “Dust Suppressor and Colour Paste”, which was previously identified as non-toxic and harmless, but because of its water-soluble characteristics, fear of rain wash, it usually rains little, heavy rain is more troublesome, so spraying it in dry and rainless places is effective for several years. Generally speaking, the actual effect also needs to consider whether the contact surface is soil or rock and cement, so the rock is more resistant to retention.
According to the official website information of Henan Jiujin Science and Technology Co., Ltd., the company is mainly engaged in the development and research of high-tech products.
I had a very rich and happy summer vacation.
My father and I went to the Pudong Library, where I borrowed three books I liked, especially one of the Stories of Primary School Students, which I liked very much. I also read many 广州桑拿 copies of Charles IX, and I like to help you.
In July, I attended ESL Summer Camp in Fukuyama. I found that most of the students in the classroom were classes 4. I am so happy to see them in the summer vacation. Every day we can see the original English animation, learn a lot of English dialogue, hot weather can also eat cold drinks, I like the “odd” ice cream. Also participated in the ESL summer camp extracurricular activities “Eighth Town”, I was the first time to go, used to go to Coobella, the town has doctors, police, TV presenters, journalists, actors and so on. Our ESL campers spent three weeks together in a pleasant summer camp.
Under the arrangement of my parents, I went to Zhaojialou, an ancient town, where I carried a lot of corn home, went to Shanghai Film Museum, and saw the history of film development.
In the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, I visited the Rainbow Paradise, watched four-dimensional movies “Dragon Fish Warrior” and “Swordtooth Dynasty”, “Wolf” and “Winning in Brain” in the ball theater, and my favorite was “Wolf”;
Zhengda Square’s “Building Block Fantasy Season” is all built of colorful LEGO blocks. There is a Jurassic 深圳桑拿网 Park and a huge Tyrannosaurus Dragon, which is lifelike.
I also went to the Shanghai Museum. My father said that the Shanghai Museum is made up of a cube base and a dome, which symbolizes the cosmic view of the sky. My favorite is the fourth floor, where there are currencies of different dynasties. It’s interesting.
During the summer vacation, I also went to the Moon Boat, the Saudi Pavilion of the World Expo. There was a “Treasure Cinema” in it. It was a giant screen cinema. We could see the charming pictures of Saudi Arabia. It was like the real thing. There was also a roof garden. There were many dates and coconuts on the roof. It was very beautiful. The Italian Pavilion, where there are many statues and blankets, and a Ferrari Auto Museum, I like the red Ferrari, like the McQueen on my clothes. Of course, I also went to the Chocolate Paradise, where there are many sculptures and flowers, as well as jewelry made of various chocolates. There, I spent 100 yuan to make a box of hand-made chocolates. I couldn’t bear to eat them. I put them in the refrigerator when my parents came home. I gave them two pieces to try. They all said they were delicious. I want to explain that the 100 yuan was my own money, which was earned 桑拿佛山 from my paid housework during the summer vacation.
In August, I also participated in swimming learning. My favorite time is at noon, soaking in cool water for two hours. Although I haven’t learned it yet, I already feel that it’s a little dark. My father said that men’s black spots are nothing.
During the summer vacation, I also participated in four community activities, such as safety lectures, intelligence competitions and so on. It was very interesting. Of course, during the summer vacation, I finished my homework and Practice on time. My mother also asked me to review the first grade knowledge again. Fortunately, my mother reminded me that some words would almost be forgotten.
I will soon become a second grade pupil, I will continue to maintain the attitude of learning before the new school year, develop good learning habits and living habits.


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Monday, July 29, 2013
A look at recent Aggies, and their chances in respective NFL training camps
Last year, two New Mexico State Aggies - Davon House and Jonte Green - not only made NFL rosters, but contributed to their respective teams.
Taking the field as cornerbacks, both had moments as front-line players, House suiting up for the Green Bay Packers and Green for the Detroit Lions.
With training camps opening last week throughout the National Football League, here's a look at not just House's and Green's progressions entering the 2013 season, but some other former Aggie football players trying to make NFL rosters:
After being taken in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, House showed marked improvement - at least from the standpoint of playing time - during his second season with the Packers. House started five games in 2012, picking up 26 tackles, recording five pass breakups and also a sack. Last week, when House returned to Las Cruces to host a football kids clinic, he said the Packers coaching staff was happy with his performance, adding he played with a torn labrum for much of last season. House said his goal was to be a full-time starter in 2013. Whether or not that comes to fruition, expect the third-year pro to continue seeing increased playing time in the Green Bay secondary.
Green had a surprise season last year for the Lions. After an inconsistent career at NMSU (a promising sophomore year, a down junior campaign, followed by a better senior season) he was selected by Detroit in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Green would go on to have a pretty good rookie campaign with the Lions, starting five games and recording 29 tackles, an interception and a sack (such production showed he could play on the NFL level, and would typically exceed expectations for similar late-round picks). The Lions did take Mississippi State cornerback Darius Slay in the second round of this past April's draft, so Green could be pushed heading into 2013. With that being said, if he continues to progress and prove himself, he should have a shot with the team once again, and might even have a bright future in Detroit.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed Rogers last year as an undrafted free agent and moved him from wide receiver to cornerback. Rogers spent the year on Cincinnati's injured reserve list, although still possesses the quality that made him a special college player: exceptional speed. While Cincinnati holds veteran cornerbacks on it's depth chart (Leon Hall, Terrance Newman and Adam 'Pacman' Jones), along with former first-round pick Dre Kirkpatrick waiting in the wings, Rogers still brings value as a special teams player (he was a standout kick returner during his Aggie tenure). One thing NMSU fans can keep an eye on: the Bengals will be featured on this year's edition of HBO's "Hard Knocks," which takes an in-depth look into the team's summer training camp regimen. The season premiere is scheduled for Aug. 6, and Rogers could get some air time to display his ability.
Harris was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of this past April's draft, where he'll be reunited with former Aggie head coach DeWayne Walker (who now coaches the Jaguars secondary). Standing at 6-foot-2, Harris has the size to play NFL cornerback and the Jaguars are extremely young in the defensive backfield (five of the team's eight 2013 draft picks were used on the secondary). While it seems Harris at least has a chance to make the team, he's still just two years removed from playing junior college football and could need some time to develop into a pro player. Perhaps he could make one of the Jaguars final roster spots, or be placed on the team's practice squad going into the year. In any event, for a seventh-round pick, he finds himself in a good situation, with the right coach on a team that offers opportunity.
Kemonte Bateman, Donte Savage
Both of these undrafted free agents are currently on NFL rosters.
Bateman, who signed with the Denver Broncos, is a polished wide receiver who could have a shot with one of the NFL's elite teams (and a chance to take the field with, and learn from, some elite players on offense, including quarterback Peyton Manning).
As for Savage, he had somewhat of a disappointing senior season at NMSU, although was still signed by Green Bay this past spring. He does face a challenge, however, particularly after switching positions from defensive line to linebacker upon joining the pro club.
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It’s Monday so Brian and Steve are back to look ahead to WWE Raw tonight. Plus, they talk about Goldberg and whether or not he could return to WWE for the Hall of Fame and possibly a match at WrestleMania XXX next year, where it looks like WrestleMania could be in 2015 and 2016, Ted DiBiase Jr. leaving the WWE, ...Read More »
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Ted Dibiase Jr. announced today on YouTube that his contract with the WWE is up and he has decided not to re-sign. DiBiase said the decision was “bittersweet” but this was best for him and his family right now. “I have had just some amazing life experiences with the WWE. I’ve done some amazing things. I’ve traveled the world, wrestling ...Read More »


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As Lawyers Are Flouting It?Wonders will never cease. The delusive application and interpretation of even constitutional laws in Ghana by our law courts in attempts to deny the poor their inalienable rights, will equally never cease to amaze intelligent-probing minds.
The only one thing in which I give ex-President J.J Rawlings a plus, considering his atrocious infringements on human rights as observed under his reign of terror; is the enshrinement of the act of inheritance in the nation's constitution. This act, implied to ease, smoothen out the distribution of ones estate upon their expiry in the absence of any documented last wishes of the deceased, is once more being toyed with in our Ghanaian courts, spearheaded by dishonest, gluttonous lawyers who know no shame. What a despicable behaviour indeed!
Out of greediness, one's own lawyer can become their covert enemy, colluding and conniving with the rival party be they the complainant or the defendant, as long as the lawyer can satisfy his or her voracious appetite for wealth in what then becomes a conflict of interest. This is exactly what all the indicators point at in the case of one Mrs. X, whose case is pending at one of the Accra High courts.
The partitioning of her late husband, Mr. X's estate as obligated by the related constitutional requirement is being unduly withheld for the usual corruptness of no less a person than her own lawyer, concluding from his actions. The delaying tactics compounded by the displayed nonchalance and lack of respect for the client by the lawyer in question, have resulted in dubious characters spiriting away part of the man's estate to the frustration of the widow and her children of six, way ahead of the sharing of the estate. Justice delayed, is justice denied, the lawyer hereby being alluded should bear in mind!
Since the demise of the man on 8th March 2006, the widow and her children are yet to know what their fate is in the sharing of the estate, battling the relatives of Mr. X who have teamed up with one fraudster Akua Adwobeng, a supposed Mistress, to deny the widow's family their fair share or a share of the estate. One may ask, "How long does it take the constitutional inheritance law to be decisively implemented at the submission of documents to the court attesting to ones death?" Has it once more become also with the inheritance law, the usual story where in Ghana there is no justice for the poor but the rich? If not, why then this absurd length of delay in authorising the sharing of the man's estate?
A note of caution to Ms. Adowbeng who can eventually be charged with perverting the course of justice should she pursue relentlessly in her drive to arrogate to herself what she is not due for by resorting to illegal ways as is rampant behaviour of some people in Ghana .
"The evil that men do lives after them". Those brothers of Mr X, whom he helped to acquire knowledge and intelligence by paying for their education, sponsoring them to Canada and Belgium to pursue better lives, should please cease to err following their sisters' evil instructions. The evil in which you are directly entrenched today to make the widow's life miserable will bounce back to you, the law of nemesis. Whatever educational assistance your late brother offered you was not meant for harming his own wife and children one day but to better your lives. Is it how you are applying the intelligence acquired today? No! You are doing exactly opposite to expectation.
Anyway, anyone who has any legal advice to offer, especially FIDA and all those women's organizations that support the inheritance law as enacted, should rally behind your fellow woman now grappling with the law to get a share of his husband's estate, now in the hands of the husband's relatives similarly as it was before the enactment of the constitutional inheritance law where the widow was always thrown out of the man's house and denied any share of the deceased's estate.
I would expect Lawyer Dede, a presidential aspirant who was once on the airwaves of BWS FM radio in London to come to the aid of Mrs. X. Anyone willing to help should e-mail the writer for more details.
Long live women rights and the fair application of constitutional inheritance law in Ghana!

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On this week’s “Wine with Adam,” host Adam Scott Bellos sits down with Rabbi Yehuda Levi. Rabbi Levi is the director of outreach for Yeshivat Har HaBayit and the mastermind behind bringing groups up to the Temple Mount.
Under Israeli control
Agreed as being the site of the First and Second Temple, Israel conquered the Temple Mount in 1967 from Jordan but returned control over the overall site to Waqf, Jordanian Ministry of Islamic Affairs. A set of complicated arrangements were agreed upon whereby Israel retained control of the overall security of the area and Jews would be allowed to visit but not pray. In practice, visitation has been highly restricted to Jews over the years. Desire by Jews to visit the Temple Mount has increased in recent years and with the demand for access.
The Western Wall as a Holy Site
Rabbi Levy and Bellos discuss the history of the Temple Mount, and how Jews always sought to visit and pray at the site over the ages. Muslim persecution and restrictions in the last 500 years have restricted Jews from visiting freely and turned the Western Wall into a main place of worship for Jews.
Rabbi Levy explains that his efforts are really to return to a situation where it is normal for Jews to go there to visit and to pray. To that end, Rabbi Levi gave Ben Shapiro and Jordan Peterson a tour of the Temple Mount in an effort to publicize the ability to go up there. His work has been instrumental in increasing access to the site and promoting understanding between different religious communities.
A Site for All People
Rabbi Levi also talks about his efforts to normalize the Temple Mount as a place of prayer for all people, not just Jews. He believes that the Jewish vision is for all nations to come and pray at the site, and that Jewish activism on the mount has been greatly misunderstood as efforts to restrict Muslims and others from accessing the site.
Watch Knesset member Sharren Haskel talk about the Temple Mount.

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Armstrong Calls Out Senator Warren For Anti-Crypto Stance
- Armstrong indicated that Warren may be protecting the TradFi system that lines her pockets.
- Warren’s take on building an anti-crypto army were widely criticized by the crypto community.
Ben Armstrong, better known as BitBoy Crypto, has taken aim at Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic Senator from Massachusetts. The crypto influencer called out Senator Warren for her corrupt practices and her widely known anti-crypto stance. Warren’s crackdown on crypto intensified last year following a series of bankruptcies and scandals in the industry.
In a recent video posted on Youtube, BitBoy Crypto described Elizabeth Warren as a politician who has made a career out of gaming the system on the backs of minorities for her own benefit. The influencer was referring to the controversial claims made by Warren about her Native American ancestry and heritage.
Armstrong questioned Senator Warren’s motivation for going after the crypto industry and indicated that she may be protecting the legacy TradFi system that has been lining her pockets through political contributions and PACs. The influencer also took issue with Warren’s agenda against wealthy individuals, despite herself being worth over $12 million.
BitBoy Crypto also listed several lies told by Elizabeth Warren about various topics, including her ancestry, political contributions, the events surrounding her parents’ marriage, and falsely claiming that her children attended public schools.
Armstrong also pointed out Senator Warren’s role in creating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which has been accused of overreaching its jurisdiction. The Democratic Senator made headlines in March 2023 when she announced that she was running for Senate in 2024 and that she was building an anti-crypto army.
The controversial announcement received widespread criticism from the crypto community, who accused Warren of taking a hostile stance against the crypto industry. As part of her anti-crypto agenda, Warren has repeatedly claimed that crypto is a tool for criminals to launder money.


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DIY chalk paint can save you from forking out quite a budget when you’re about to take on a furniture makeover project. These 4 cost-efficient alternatives to store-bought chalk paint are worth every minute invested in the mixing process. The key ingredients in the DIY chalk paint for furniture recipes are baking soda, plaster of Paris, grout and calcium carbonate. Here’s how to actually mix them up.
1. Calcium Carbonate DIY Chalk Paint
There are several variations to this recipe for homemade chalk paint. Depending on the final result you wish to achieve, you can mix it with plaster of Paris or not. Adding two parts paint and one part calcium carbonate in the mix will render the chalk paint smooth and ready for extra sanding or distressing effects.
What goes into this recipe? Follow this list of ingredients:
- Latex Paint.
- Calcium Carbonate Powder.
All you need to do is mix two parts of the latex paint with one part calcium carbonate powder. Stir vigorously until the two are fully incorporated. It is advisable that you stir each time before applying the DIY chalk paint to the piece of furniture. This is due to the fact that the powder may still deposit as a chalky residue, thus leaving some unsmooth traces.
However, these are the strong selling points of the DIY chalk paint recipe:
- Mix: the calcium carbonate powder mixes in easily.
- Consistency: the final result has a smooth finish, much like branded store-bought chalk paints.
- Coverage: full coverage with rich color and great chalky finish. It doesn’t require preparation time for your furniture.
- Drying time: approximately 30 minutes.
- Distressing: it is suitable for distressing, particularly sanding.
2. Plaster of Paris Homemade Chalk Paint
Plaster of Paris is another secret ingredient you can use in combination with paint before applying to wood boards or furniture. Get the ideal chalky finish by mixing the plaster with water before stirring the latex paint and paste together. Mix the plaster of Paris until the paste has a silky smooth, creamy consistency. You can keep the DIY chalk paint for approximately one month, sealed in tight-lid jars. Nevertheless, it will thicken a bit, so make sure that before reusing it, you give it another good stir. You need:
- Latex paint.
- Plaster of Paris.
- Mix: it mixes very easily if the plaster of Paris is used in combination with water to create a smooth paste.
- Consistency: it doesn’t differ much from the calcium carbonate DIY chalk paint. The end result is silky smooth and creamy without being runny.
- Coverage: the DIY chalk paint has great coverage power. You don’t need to prepare your furniture or wood boards in any special way. Apply as many paint coats as you want.
- Drying time: it takes longer to dry as the plaster is mixed with water initially. Wait for 40 minutes to one hour until it is fully dry.
- Distressing: as the coverage power is quite high, distressing marks require more effort. Try sanding for the best results.
3. Baking Soda Chalk Paint
Among the few chalk paint DIY recipes out there, some use baking soda to get the chalky finish. The final result, however, has a grainy, sandy feeling. To make this recipe you will need:
- Latex paint – 2/3 cup.
- Baking soda – 1/3 cup.
Stir together well. Nevertheless, keep in mind that this DIY chalk paint will have a gritty texture despite your best efforts to break it down. Use the baking soda homemade chalk paint for those furniture staples on which you wish to achieve a distressed shabby chic look. Here are the main selling points if you’re considering the DIY chalk paint with baking soda recipe:
- Mix: the baking soda mixes easily into the latex paint. Keep in mind that the more baking soda you add to the mix, the grittier the finish.
- Consistency: the consistency is that of a store-bought chalk paint. Nevertheless, the baking soda doesn’t dissolve. As such, you’ll have a gritty consistency in the end.
- Coverage: the coverage power of the DIY chalk paint isn’t as strong compared to the first two homemade chalk paints. You should apply two to three coats of chalk paint with baking soda to make sure you get the right cover.
- Drying time: the drying time of the three coats of DIY chalk paint amounts to approximately 20 minutes to half an hour.
- Distressing: if you’re looking to apply distressing marks to the DIY baking soda chalk paint, you should use the sanding technique. The finish isn’t as smooth as that of store-bought alternatives, though.
4. Non-Sanded Grout Chalk Paint Recipe
Painting the furniture, board or sidewalks with this matte finish DIY chalk paint using non-sanded grout is a pleasure. It’s easy to apply, has great coverage power and a rich pigment. Nevertheless, the non-sanded grout tends to thick the composition quite rapidly, even when mixed with water. Here is what you will need:
- Latex paint – 1 cup.
- Non-sanded grout – 2 tablespoons.
- Water – sufficient to mix the grout.
As in the case of plaster of Paris, you will need to mix the grout with water until it forms a smooth paste before mixing the latter into the latex paint. Keep water at hand as the non-sanded grout thickens quite soon. The final result resembles branded chalk paints, both as consistency and as coverage power. Selling points for this DIY chalk paint recipe:
- Mix: it’s easy to mix the non-sanded grout with latex paint. However, mix it with water to get a smooth paste which will then be incorporated into the latex paint more easily.
- Consistency: the consistency is initially the same as that of a store-bought chalk paint. Nevertheless, it tends to thicken quite rapidly, thus requiring more water.
- Coverage: the coverage power is exceptional. The DIY chalk paint is easy to apply on furniture or other items without prior preparation, sanding or primers.
- Drying time: it takes approximately half an hour to dry due to the water in the mix.
- Distressing: As in the case of the previous DIY chalk paint recipes, this too requires sanding if you’re looking for the distressed finish.
You can try these DIY chalk paint recipes at home for just a few dollars. Find which recipe works best for you and your DIY chalk paint projects by experimenting with each.

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28 Feb 2024
With a newly launched Aerospace Strategy, our first Minister for Space, and the local sector blasting off in all directions from rockets to satellites to solar power, 2024 is tipped to be a big one for New Zealand in space. But can Aotearoa be truly world-leading with so few women in the space sector?
Aerospace engineer Kate Breach has had a stellar career, starting off as an engineering officer working on fighter jets, for both the Royal New Zealand Air Force and Britain’s Royal Air Force, before representing New Zealand at international space meetings on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
In 2020 she joined the New Zealand Space Agency. She regulated space launches from New Zealand, and worked with local space companies, universities, international space companies and space agencies like the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to further develop Aotearoa’s space sector.
Last November she joined Sydney-based space company HEO as Senior Partnerships Manager. For now, she remains the founding President of Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand (WISANZ), which supports women and gender minorities in the local sector.
Kate’s CV also includes working with stars of the Hollywood kind, with a stint on a movie set and studying screenwriting in Los Angeles. She would love to see a local film about space. “Not sci-fi but about right now. There are so many exciting things happening.”
Certainly, the trajectory of New Zealand’s idiosyncratic, fledgling space sector – unexpectedly propelled into the role of a global leader in space technology in a decade – has movie-making potential. Aotearoa is just one of 11 countries that can launch to orbit, and in 2022 it was number four on the list of nations launching the most rockets, behind the United States, China and Russia.
New Zealand’s space agency was developed in response to its commercial sector. Kate says its policy and regulation have been developed to foster innovation and enterprise, and it is seen as a shining example.
“Legacy” countries, with state-funded space programmes and more rigid regulations, are racing to adapt.
“They recognise what’s driving the next phase of this new space era [is] commercial leadership.”
With components on satellites so much cheaper nowadays, and the availability of “ride shares” on launches owned by companies such as Rocket Lab and SpaceX, space is now infinitely more affordable and accessible than it used to be.
Rocket Lab’s first test launch blasted off from its Mahia Peninsula site in 2017. Since then, New Zealand’s astronautics industry has rocketed ahead. Kate says the past two years especially have seen “a lot of exciting change”. She says globally the local space sector is “incredibly well respected” when it comes to innovation.
In 2022 Rocket Lab launched the first-ever lunar mission from New Zealand soil – the historic CAPSTONE Mission in partnership with NASA’s Artemis Program. The Kiwi-American venture has a number of projects in the pipeline. They include a contract to design and build two satellites to go into orbit around Mars for NASA in 2024.
A 2019 Deloitte report notes New Zealand’s space industry contributed $1.7 billion to the economy in 2018–19. Deputy head of New Zealand Space Agency Andrew Johnson expects the sector has developed further since then, adding: “This dynamic sector will help grow our economy.”
Rocket Lab may remain best-known, but it has been joined by a crowding field of entrepreneurial competitors. Each one, Kate says, is “leading-edge globally” within its niche. They include Dawn Aerospace, the Christchurch company whose rocket-powered Mk-II Aurora spaceplane – capable of flying multiple times a day – could pave the way for commercial payload flights. Auckland-based space-tech company Zenno Astronautics has invented a way of repositioning satellites in space using solar-powered superconducting electromagnets, rather than fuel. Meanwhile, Astrix Astronautics, also in Tāmaki Makaurau, has developed a way to deploy cost-effective and efficient solar panels.
Kate says such companies have been encouraged by the government’s release of the 2023 Aotearoa New Zealand Aerospace Strategy. A 2022 agreement with the United States enables opportunity for collaboration with NASA.
The creation of a new Minister of Space bodes well. “It recognises the importance and value of space – not just for economic development but also for developing solutions in space to global issues, like climate change.”
Kate would like to see the government help improve the space sector’s diversity, particularly in terms of women. Around 20 percent of the global space workforce are women, but that is across all roles. “Only around 10 percent of technical roles are women,” Kate says.
There is no specific data on New Zealand, but anecdotally it is similar. “There’s been no improvement for a very long time. The sector is not set up, or armed with the right tools, to enable women to be as successful as their male peers, and to encourage them to stay.”
Kate and Rocket Lab engineer Lara Collier attended the 2023 United Nations Space4Women Expert Meeting in Montréal, Canada. It resulted in the drafting of guidelines that aim to help space organisations and companies improve the gender diversity, equity and inclusion of their workforces. The high-level guidance will be released by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs in June.
It recognises the importance and value of space – not just for economic development but also for developing solutions in space to global issues, like climate change.
WISANZ plans to develop a New Zealand-specific document expanding on the United Nations' guidance to share with local space companies, universities and the New Zealand Space Agency. It is urging Minister for Space Judith Collins to consider funding this.
Why is it important? “The government is banking on GDP from the space sector. But if you’re only mostly drawing talent from 50 percent of the population, New Zealand is never going to meet its true potential as a space nation. Every company knows they have to make that talent pool wider.” Kate adds that studies show a diverse workforce is an innovative workforce.
“As a child dreaming of space, I never believed I’d be here”
Rocket Lab’s Julia Rothman always wanted to work in space. She studied physics and maths at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington but, at the time, the only option was to go overseas. After an OE she “eventually found the US Air Force, the military and space” and completed a master’s degree in systems engineering. Julia went on to spend nearly two decades designing and launching space systems for the United States Government, returning to Aotearoa in 2018.
As Director of Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 on the Mahia Peninsula, the world’s first commercial launch site, Julia ensures the launch site is ready for all launch operations. She says she feels “very fortunate to be the Director of LC-1, and very proud to be a woman engineer at Rocket Lab”.
The industry has grown exponentially. There are so many more companies, roles and opportunities, to grow a flourishing, competitive career in New Zealand.
Rocket Lab is focused on ensuring the 18-metre Electron rocket is “the world’s best small-launch vehicle”. Small launch vehicles help with a huge range of space activities, from launching small satellites that carry out environmental monitoring to emergency response to geographic information systems (GIS).
Julia says it is a small team and the work is very hands on. “You’re as close to the rocket as you can be.”
For Julia, her job is a dream come true.
“As a child dreaming of space, I never believed I’d be here, part of it.”
She says there are countless ways into the space industry today.
“The industry has grown exponentially. There are so many more companies, roles and opportunities, to grow a flourishing, competitive career in New Zealand.”
Broadening New Zealand’s market
Betina Pavri is Senior Principal Engineer at the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute, part of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. She also has an out-of-this-world background in robotic space exploration with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) that includes designing, testing and operating Mars Rovers.
In 2022 she and her partner Randy Pollock (the Institute’s Chief Engineer for Space) moved to Aotearoa to help Paihau-Robinson make its first foray into space.
Betina says the Institute is recognised internationally for its work with high-temperature superconducting magnets, while she and Randy are providing their experience of sending things into space and testing for that environment.
Superconducting materials conduct electrical current with no resistance, meaning they can create very powerful electro-magnets when a current is passed through them. Paihau-Robinson is looking to test a brand-new superconducting magnet and its wireless inductive power supply (called a flux pump) to make “applied-field magneto plasma dynamic thrusters” – or plasma rockets – more efficient, and to ensure they can survive in space.
“If we can successfully demonstrate this technology… it will open a worldwide market for New Zealand companies to capitalise on.”
“I felt like I’d hit the jackpot”
Just three years into her career, Dawn Aerospace Flight Operations Software Engineer Juliet McLachlan is part of a team who successfully completed the company’s first rocket-powered flight in 2023.
Juliet joined the Christchurch-based space transportation company after graduating from the University of Canterbury with an engineering degree. She’d majored in mechatronics, with the intent of going into the space industry. “I felt like I’d hit the jackpot.”
The born-and-bred Cantabrian – who also happens to be an Oceania Karate champion – had assumed she’d have to work overseas, or in Auckland. But Christchurch now has a thriving aerospace industry along with an aerospace centre, Tāwhaki, at Kaitorete, south of Christchurch.
Juliet, the company’s first woman engineer, says while New Zealand’s space sector is “quite receptive and welcoming” to graduates, WISANZ has been “epic” for networking and mentoring opportunities. As a young woman in a male-dominated industry, she needed to learn to back herself and admits it can be intimidating for those less confident. “We need to build an environment where there’s enough of us around to feel it’s normal, and more welcoming.”
This article was first published in the March 2024 issue of EG magazine.


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Where there is a will, there is a way. That way is a path and a plan for your family to follow, if and when you are not around to tell them. That plan should include your intent for your estate.
At the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, we’ve seen an increase in people working on their estate planning. This is a positive development, as a 2020 Gallup poll showed that less than half of Americans have a will or living trust. An estate plan not only addresses what will happen with your monetary assets after you’re gone, but also allows you to memorialize other important decisions for a variety of “what if” scenarios: healthcare directives and end-of-life care or guardianship for young children.

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Solving the fundamental problem of decision theory (wonkish)
from Lars Syll
Currently the dominant formalism for treating the [general gamble] problem is utility theory. Utility theory was born out of the failure of the following behavioral null model: individuals were assumed to optimize changes in the expectation values of their wealth. We argue that this null model is a priori a bad starting point because the expectation value of wealth does not generally reflect what happens over time. We propose a different null model of human behavior that eliminates, in many cases, the need for utility theory: an individual optimizes what happens to his wealth as time passes …
Our method starts by recognizing the inevitable non- ergodicity of stochastic growth processes, e.g. noisy multiplicative growth. The specific stochastic process implies a set of meaningful observables with ergodic properties, e.g. the exponential growth rate. These observables make use of a mapping that in the tradition of economics is viewed as a psychological utility function, e.g. the logarithm …
The dynamic approach to the gamble problem makes sense of risk aversion as optimal behavior for a given dynamic and level of wealth, implying a different concept of rationality. Maximizing expectation values of observables that do not have the ergodic property … cannot be considered rational for an individual. Instead, it is more useful to consider rational the optimization of time-average performance, or of expectation values of appropriate ergodic observables. We note that where optimization is used in science, the deep insight is finding the right object to optimize … The same is true in the present case — deep insight is gained by finding the right object to optimize — we suggest time-average growth.
Although the expected utility theory is obviously both theoretically and descriptively inadequate, colleagues in economics, game theory and decision theory, gladly continue to use it, as though its deficiencies were unknown or unheard of.
In the neoclassical theory of expected utility, one thinks in terms of ‘parallel universe’ and asks what is the expected return of an investment, calculated as an average over the ‘parallel universe’? It is as if one supposes that various ‘I’ are tossing a coin and that the loss of many of them will be offset by the huge profits one of these ‘I’ does. But this ensemble-average does not work for an individual, for whom a time-average better reflects the experience made in the ‘non-parallel universe’ we live in.
Since we cannot go back in time — entropy and the ‘arrow of time’ make this impossible — and the bankruptcy option is always at hand (extreme events and ‘black swans’ are always possible) we have nothing to gain from thinking in terms of ensembles and ‘parallel universe.’
Actual events follow a fixed pattern of time, where events are — as underlined by Peters and Gell-Mann — often linked in multiplicative processes (as e. g. investment returns with ‘compound interest’) which are basically non-ergodic.
Instead of arbitrarily assuming that people have a certain type of utility function – as in the neoclassical theory – we can obtain a less arbitrary and more accurate picture of real people’s decisions and actions by basically assuming that time is irreversible. When the bankroll is gone, it’s gone. The fact that in a parallel universe it could conceivably have been refilled, are of little comfort to those who live in the one and only possible world that we call the real world.
The works of people like Peters and Gell-Mann show that much of the high esteem that economists today have of expected utility theory, game theory and decision theory, is questionable.


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Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The Secrets I Hear in Your Song by twinkiecas
Style Five has become one of the most popular bands in the industry after winning a singing a competition. All seems great except for the fact that Makoto and Haru have to hide their relationship, Nagisa and Rei aren't sure what to call their relationship and Rin finds himself falling for a hot male model.
This is really cute! All of the characters stay pretty true to their canon personalities, and I can't wait to see how their relationships grow and progress. Give it a try!
artwork credit: むぎ


How many people are participating in Earth Hour?
How many people are participating in Earth Hour?
Despite the difficult times, Earth Hour 2020 proved to be bigger than ever with 190 countries and territories taking part and over 4.7 billion global social media impressions.
How effective is Earth Hour?
A 2014 study published in Energy Research and Social Science compiled 274 measurements of observed changes in electricity demand caused by Earth Hour in 10 countries, spanning 6 years, and found that the events reduced electricity consumption an average of 4%.
Does Earth Hour happen every year?
Is Earth Hour an annual event? Earth Hour is more than an annual event – it is a movement that culminates in an hour of inspiration held around the world toward the end of March each year.
Does Earth Hour actually make an impact on energy use?
Some parts of the world have actually reported an increase in electricity use during Earth Hour. In British Columbia, for instance, BC Hydro said energy use crept up by 0.2 per cent during Earth Hour 2018. The utility also reported a net energy savings of just 0.3 per cent for 2017.
How does turning off lights reduce carbon footprint?
Turning off the lights when you leave your room can help save energy. It can also help reduce carbon emission and other harmful greenhouse gases. Hence, turning off your lights is a simple way to help protect the environment and save the planet.
What if everyone turned off their lights at the same time?
But then everyone would turn their lights back on. For power stations, this sudden increase in demand would mean firing up more generators. As a result, they would emit even more CO2! And this extra carbon waste would start to trap more heat in our lower atmosphere, possibly speeding up climate change.
What is Earth Hour 2022 theme?
The Earth Hour 2022 theme will focus on ‘Shape Our Future. Every year, the Earth Hour is celebrated worldwide on the last Saturday of March month to show support for the fight against climate change and commitment towards a better planet.
Why is Earth Hour so important?
During Earth Hour, communities around the world are encouraged to turn off their lights on the last Saturday of March for one hour to bring awareness to the environmental effects of energy consumption. The initiative was originally proposed by the non-governmental organization World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature in 2007.
What is Earth Hour Singapore?
WWF-Singapore’s Earth Hour 2022 encourages Singaporeans to switch-off lights and take climate action beyond the hour. The iconic grassroots movement aims to inspire climate action by bringing together communities, businesses, industry associations towards a low carbon, climate-resilient Singapore.
How much power is saved during Earth Hour?
Over the six years that Earth Hour has been held, our research found 274 instances of observed changes in electricity demand caused by the event. These cases were found to reduce electricity consumption an average of 4%.
“Earth Hour helps to remind electricity consumers that small conservation acts can lead to large benefits.” In reality, while 140 tons sounds impressive, it’s only a drop in the energy bucket.
Earth Hour is an initiative to encourage individuals, businesses and governments around the world to take accountability for their ecological footprint and engage in dialogue and resource exchange that provides real solutions to our environmental challenges.
What is the purpose of Earth Hour?
How does Earth Hour raise awareness?
Earth Hour 2022 is an event run by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to raise awareness of the climate crisis. The premise is pretty simple: since 2007, people across the world have turned out their lights for one hour on the last Saturday in March.
What can we learn from Earth Hour?
Today, Earth Hour aims to increase awareness and spark global conversations on protecting nature, tackling the climate crisis, and working together to shape a brighter future for us all.
How do you explain Earth Hour?
What is Earth Hour and why does Singapore take place?
Every year, Singapore plunges into darkness from 8.30pm to 9.30pm for Earth Hour. The World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) annual demonstration encourages millions around the world to turn off their lights for an hour to raise awareness on climate change.
When is Earth Hour 2022 in Singapore?
SINGAPORE, 23 MARCH 2022 – Earth Hour by the WWF-Singapore (World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore) returns on 26th March 2022 with a call for Singaporeans to participate in the iconic lights switch-off at 8.30 p.m. to show their support for protecting the planet, and joining climate action efforts beyond the hour.
What is Earth Hour?
Born in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has grown to become one of the world’s largest grassroots movements for the environment, inspiring individuals, communities, businesses and organisations in more than 180 countries and territories to take tangible environmental action for over a decade.
How is pazzion supporting Earth Hour in Singapore?
Local fashion label Pazzion and its sister cafe are going hand-in-hand to support Earth Hour and raise awareness on the various issues that our planet is facing. On March 27, all Pazzion stores in Singapore will turn off all non-essential lights from 8pm to 9pm.


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Minnesota's Frontier; WITH PEN AND PENCIL ON THE FRONTIER IN 1851. The Diary and Sketches of Frank Blackwell Mayer. Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Bertha L. Heilbron. Preface by Theodore C. Blegen. St. Paul, Minn. The Minnesota Historical Society. $2.50.
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In 1985 after Jesús Rivero’s (4th generation) trip to Germany, the idea, developed within a context of permanent evolution and great dynamism, to produce his own wines in Navarra had arisen.
Thanks to the area’s natural conditions, DO Navarra wines offer a wide range of possibilities including: the famous rosé wines, juicy young reds, delicious chardonnay whites, and great aging reds.
One of the main characteristics that defines the D.O. Navarra is the great diversity of landscapes and climates across the more than 100 kilometers that separate the northern area, located near Pamplona, from the south, nestled on the banks of the Ebro.
And it is in Navarra that an exceptional situation, practically unique to the Iberian Peninsula, occurs: the convergence of the Atlantic, continental, and Mediterranean climates. The proximity of the Bay of Biscay, the influence of the Pyrenees, and the bonanza of the Ebro valley create these varied conditions.

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Musicican, Composer. Bassist. Drummer, Percussionist. Guitar noodler.
musical influences from the 1980s
Ultravox, Gary Numan, New Order, Altered Images, 10000 Maniacs, Miracle Legion, the Fixx, Gang of Four, XTC, Martha and the Muffins, the Selector, Kraftwerk, Psychedelic Furs, Romeo Void, Flock of Seagulls, the Human League... Depeche Mode...
Musical influences from before that
Allman Brothers Band, Donovan, King Crimson.

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With a stay at Metro Hotel Panama, you'll be centrally located in Bella Vista, just a 5-minute walk from Via Espana and 8 minutes by foot from National Shrine of the Heart of Mary. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Miraflores Locks.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and a television in a common area. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Enjoy a meal at Cafeteria de Metro Hotel or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/café. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
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Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.

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"History Belongs to the Intercessor."
Welcome to High Places Prayer. You have arrived at a prayer site where YOU have the chance to make history with your prayers! You might ask,
“What are the High Places?”
They are the mountains running from Tibet across the India side of the Hindu Kush to Pakistan and Afghanistan. You are joining a team of brothers and sisters who are already working in these high places. We believe that,
Prayer is the only adequate way to multiply our efforts
fast enough to reap the harvest God desires.” (Dr. Duewel)
There are mission specialists who believe that some of the principalities that rule the world reside here. As you will soon learn, a full range of religions is practiced across the High Places, from Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and tribal spirit worship (also known as animism.)
We are calling YOU to join us in heartfelt prayer for spiritual breakthroughs in these remote, tough and beautiful mountain tops. Help us to sustain prayer for the High Places by joining the 31-day prayer journey!
Thank you for praying! Let’s make some history for Jesus.Your Brothers and Sisters for High Places Prayer


We are in a generation where people are adopting environmentally friendly practices. The same is leading to the demand for solar panels. Likewise, right now, Garden solar panels are in much demand. These are helpful in maintaining the gardens and provide sufficient energy to the plants. These are helpful in eliminating carbon footprints from the environment. For all garden enthusiasts, in this article, we will explore these in detail. Without further ado, let's get started!
Part 1: Why Do You Need Solar Panels in Your Garden?
Garden solar panels are in much consideration in the present times. The major reason that makes them a valuable addition to the outdoor space is their ability to harness the power of the sun to generate electricity. Moreover, these are responsible for providing clean and renewable along with sustainable energy. With the help of the utilization of solar energy, a person will be able to reduce their dependency on traditional fossil fuels, lower their carbon footprints and contributes to a greener environment.
Along with it, these are responsible for the decentralization of power production and promoting energy efficiency and resilience. These are also helpful in serving as a shared provider to the garden and protecting the delicate plants from excessive sunlight that can disturb their life cycle. These also turn out to be a financially saving asset by offsetting the electricity bill, especially in those regions where the summer season prevails for a longer duration.
Part 2: Can I Put Solar Panels in My Garden?
Absolutely yes! When you wish to put solar panels in your garden, make sure certain conditions are fulfilled. As we all know, solar panels are environment friendly and much helpful in generating energy by using sunlight and converting it into electricity. If you wish to install solar panels in your garden, make sure it is receiving sufficient sunlight throughout the day. If it is so, then only it will be the best choice.
Along with it, be sure about the local regulations and homeowners' association rules. There are certain rules and regulations that are a must to consider whenever choosing the installation of solar panels in a residential area.
Apart from all the rules and regulations, the best part is when you place solar panels in your garden, it will reduce the usage of traditional energy resources and also contribute to a cleaner and cleaner environment. Have a consultation with a professional solar panel installer and understand which solar panel will go for your garden. After having a clear analysis of the place, they will suggest the same.
Part 3: Can I Put Solar Panels in My Garden Without Planning Permission?
Installing solar panels in your garden without planning permission depends on the rules and regulations of your local government and relevant authorities. In many areas, small-scale solar panel installations on private properties are considered "permitted development," which means you can install them without the need for planning permission as long as certain conditions are met.
But along with it, if you are looking forward to avoiding a planning permission application, consider ground-mounted panels. Make sure these are less than 5 meters from the boundary of the property. It cannot be more than 4 meters high and larger than 9 square meters. If this particular criterion has been fulfilled, then there will be no need for you to apply for planning permission application. But if this is not fulfilled, you are supposed to apply for it.
Apart from it, for the locations that come under World Heritage sites or conservation areas, the panels you are installing must not be visible from the highways. If these are visible from the highways and you have not sought permission before that, then you will be penalized.
Part 4: What Size of Solar Panels for the Garden Should I Choose?
When it comes to finalizing the size of solar panels, there are various parameters that one needs to keep in mind. This includes the size of the garden, the requirement of energy, the number of plants available in the garden and the availability of sunlight in that particular area. These are the basics that are integral to keep in mind.
Now, if you have considered all these and looking out for the best options around, we have curated a list for you of best BLUETTI solar panels.. These come up with a free installation option and a high conversion rate as well. Getting curious to know about these, right? Let's have a look:
- High-quality solar cells that are very efficient, reaching up to 23.4% efficiency.
- Easy to fold and carry around, making them portable and convenient.
- Can be used with most solar generators that have MC4 connectors.
- Comes with a 12-month warranty for added peace of mind.
- Monocrystalline Solar Cells that are highly efficient, up to 23.4%.
- The solar cells have a durable ETFE coating, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- They can be easily folded and carried around as they are portable.
- These solar cells work well with most solar generators that have MC4 connectors.
- You get a 12-month warranty with your purchase.
- Power supply without needing to connect to the grid
- Can be folded and easily carried around
- Strong and resistant to splashes
- 23.4% efficiency in converting energy
- Works with a wide range of devices
- Comes with a 12-month warranty
BLUETTI PV420 Solar Panel | 420W
- Conversion rate of up to 23.4%, which means it can convert sunlight into power efficiently.
- Simple setup with a kickstand, making it easy to use.
- Strong and resistant to splashes, ensuring durability.
- Easily foldable and portable, making it convenient to carry around.
- Provides 420W solar power for fast charging of devices.
- Features a long-lasting ETFE Coating to protect against wear and tear.
- Compatible with BLUETTI AC200P, AC200MAX, AC300, AC500, EB150, EB240, EP500, and EP500Pro, allowing it to work with various devices.
Part 5: Solar Panels for Garden with Battery – Store Energy for Night Time Use
If you are searching for solar panels for gardens and have no idea about the ones that you can consider, go for BLUETTI AC60. This is one of the best options to choose from due to its water and dust resistance capacity. Some features making it the best choice are as follows:
- You have peace of mind with an IP65-rated design, making it dustproof and water-resistant.
- Utilize a long-lasting LiFePO₄ battery with over 3,000 life cycles, maintaining up to 80% capacity.
- It comes with four convenient ways to recharge: AC power, solar panels, a car charger, and even a lead-acid battery.
- Experience rapid charging with Turbo Charging, allowing you to reach 100% capacity in just 1 hour.
- With the help of the BLUETTI App, you will be able to control and monitor the system remotely and easily.
Part 6: How to Choose the Right Garden solar panels
Choosing the right Garden solar panels is a task in itself. There are several factors that are necessary to keep in mind for it. If you are new to it, then these factors will definitely help you out:
A. Assessing Your Garden's Energy Needs:
The first thing that you need to keep in mind is to evaluate your garden and figure out the energy that is needed. Be sure to calculate the power consumption of the devices you plan to run with solar energy, such as garden lights or irrigation systems. This evaluation of energy will help you to know the watts of solar panels best for the surroundings.
B. Quality and Durability Factors:
No one wants to compromise with quality and durability factors as these cost saviours in the long run.Weather-resistant materials:
Always choose solar panels made of durable and weather-resistant materials, like tempered glass, to withstand outdoor conditions effectively. These are best to consider if you are living in poor or moderate weather conditions as well.Solar panel efficiency:
Consider the efficiency rating of the solar panels. Higher efficiency means they can convert more sunlight into electricity, making them more productive for limited garden space. You need to choose it as per the availability of sunlight in your area.
C. Considering Aesthetics:
We never want to introduce something in our surroundings that doesn't look good in our surroundings. So yes, aesthetics play an integral role.Blending with garden design:
Always choose solar panels that seamlessly blend with your garden's overall design and landscape, ensuring they don't look out of place.Colour and style options:
Some solar panels come in different colours and styles, allowing you to pick ones that complement your garden's aesthetics while generating renewable energy. You can ask the provider for the options available, and it goes well with the surroundings.
Part 7: How to Maintain Garden solar panels?
Maintaining Garden solar panels may appear to be a tedious task, but in reality, it is not. There are a few tips that you can follow to do it. These are:
A. Cleaning Solar Panels for Maximum Efficiency:
Dirt, dust, and debris are those friends of solar panels that come without any invitation. These get collected on the solar panels' surface over time. As a result, these are responsible for reducing their efficiency. To prevent the same, one can consider regular cleaning of the panels with the help of a soft brush, sponge, or a hose with a gentle stream of water. Be sure to avoid abrasive materials that could scratch the surface. Cleaning every few months, or more frequently in dusty areas, can help maximize the energy production of your panels.
B. Checking and Replacing Batteries (if applicable):
If your Garden solar panels are connected to a battery storage system, do check the batteries regularly for any signs of corrosion, leaks, or damage. At the time of installation, have a discussion with the manufacturer regarding the battery's maintenance. Follow those guidelines for battery maintenance and replacement properly. Well-maintained batteries ensure that excess energy is stored efficiently for use during cloudy days or at night.
C. Inspecting Wiring and Connections:
It is important that you inspect the wires and connections periodically of the solar panel system installed. Do check out for any loose or damaged wires. With time, the wires may get corroded, and, in that condition, you need to change them. Faulty wirings are responsible for decrement in efficiency and lead to system failure. If you are someone who is not aware of the electrical work, you can hire a professional, and he will inspect the system on your behalf.
In conclusion, installing Garden solar panels is an effective way to save energy. It is important to choose the one that can cater to your garden needs. Among all the options available, you can go for BLUETTI Solar Systems. These are not only cost-effective but are durable and aesthetically pleasing as well. Just let the provider know about your requirements, and he will arrange the same accordingly!


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City, town courts dispense civility, take in $33.8 million
Overweight tractor-trailers used downtown Lowell as a rogue truck route in the late 1990s to avoid the Indiana State Police scales on Interstate 65.
Tired of this heavy out-of-town traffic, Ray Raszewski, then a Lowell town councilman, said he helped coordinate a crackdown on it, which led to the birth of the Lowell Town Court.
"Lowell police Sgt. Frank Thorpe and I did this in conjunction with the Indiana State Police who brought their scales out and set up the truck inspection center. There were some hefty fines, some in excess of $1,000. But we were getting only about $8 of it then, pennies really," Raszewski said.
Raszewski said he began investigating town ordinances to capture a larger share of traffic-violation fees -- and a town court to enforce this.
"I talked with (Indiana Department of Natural Resources) who said they would be more than happy to file their tickets with Lowell instead of going all the way to Crown Point for fishing-without-a-license tickets they wrote in south county," he said.
He said the court is a convenience to town residents and police who must attend it.
"We save a lot in overtime for the police department," Raszewski said. He said the good administration by Judge Karen Coulis and former judge Thomas Vanes have resulted in the court's operating without a deficit.
Indiana had 44 city and 25 town courts dealing primarily with traffic and local ordinance violations, infractions and misdemeanors, such as drunken driving.
The 2013 Indiana Judicial Service report indicates the municipal courts cost a combined $14.4 million to operate and generated nearly $33.8 million in revenue from court-ordered fees. The state kept 53 percent of the revenue, the county 18 percent and the local communities nearly 29 percent.
Those in Lake County include Crown Point, East Chicago, Gary, Hammond, Hobart, Lake Station, Lowell, Merrillville, Schererville and Whiting.
Their judicial salaries and benefits added up to nearly $600,000 last year with judges in Hammond, Gary and East Chicago earning the top compensation, set by town and city councils.
Lake County's municipal judges were among the best paid in the state last year, according to a Times survey of state and local records.
City judges were paid an average salary of $51,471. That includes Hammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin, fourth in the state, receiving $80,377; Gary's Deidre L. Monroe, fifth, receiving $70,000; and East Chicago City Judge Sonya A. Morris, eighth, at $60,962.
Town judges were paid an average salary of $33,128, including Merrillville Town Judge Gina L. Jones, who was 13th statewide at $45,500, and Schererville Town Judge Kenneth Anderson, who was 18th at $37,492.
The municipal judicial salary across the state ranged from $108,766 in Carmel down to $2,500 in Delphi. The average salary for a Hoosier city judge was $35,000; the average town judge was paid about $26,000.
All city courts can hear civil disputes that don't exceed $500; in Lake County's four largest cities, however, the city courts' civil jurisdiction extends to disputes involving up to $3,000. Town courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all violations of town ordinances.
The voters of the city or town elect these city and town municipal judges to four-year terms. Candidates for municipal judge in Lake County all must be attorneys.
"When you look around countywide there may be some financial irresponsibility in terms of some courts ... spending too much," said Christopher A. Anderson, who was Lake Station city judge until he resigned this spring for his campaign to become mayor. "There have been issues here in Lake Station and a political agenda to abolish our court, but a lot of residents voiced their concerns to support us. There are a lot of intangible benefits. It's worth it."
Schererville Town Judge Kenneth Anderson said other local officials and the public want courts "to be financially productive," but the results are hard to measure, he said.
Sometimes, it includes requiring offenders to do community service.
"Like helping set up the corn roast; that benefits the park department, but what is its value?"
He said many small claims courts do "a fantastic job" for communities.
Those courts also "provide the opportunity for neighbors to square off and tell their stories and blow off steam, and (prevent) physical fights and police involvement over a boundary dispute or someone's tree."
"How do you put a price on the benefit of neighbors not punching neighbors? Those are simply ignored when you go to the financial value of a court. We provide a service that makes the community more civil," he said.

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Not only is Drake writing with her, but he’s apparently also producing a few tracks and even sang on one of the tracks. My question is can Taylor really pull this off?
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To those trained and experienced in .NET, Visual Basic, C libraries and other non-shell interfaces, the command-line may seem like an old-school way to get things done. (If you’re already lost, here’s a good introduction to the basic concepts).
If your focus is on ease-of-development and server uptime, however, command-line applications are often a smarter and more cost-effective choice.
I can hear the disbelief already: “Huh? Are you saying that there’s been no real progress since the command-line interface was invented?!? Visual Studio is at version 9, what else do you want!”
Granted, in computer terms, the command-line has been around almost since man came down from the trees. Who wants to remember all those option switches? Even so, take a moment to understand why the command-line interface still makes sense – often a lot of sense – for many high-level processes in today’s mission-critical server implementations.
Processes vs. Threads
Command line tools generally operate in independent instances, each an individual process which in turn may initiate other, also distinct (and internally independent) subprocesses. Each process does one thing at a time, in isolation. Each process may be administratively killed if it runs amok.
Threading, as implemented in most DLL-based Windows server applications, was originally designed to get multiple things happening in the same application. Memory was very expensive, and threads seemed easier than launching a separate process. The downside was (and remains) that if anything goes wrong, it goes wrong for the whole application, not simply for the specific instance that encounters the problem input.
Today, it’s possible to exchange the (very) modest overhead associated with launching fresh processes for the reliability and ease of development that comes from leveraging the functional isolation of tasks into individual command-line processes.
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One way to understand the advantage that processes enjoy over threads for mission-critical server applications is to look at Google’s Chrome browser.
In designing what they regard as the perfect browser architecture, Google eschewed threading. Why? Read it for yourself; it’s a comic, you don’t have to be a developer to get it.
Chrome’s designers therefore specified that each browser tab should run as a completely independent process. In a threaded browser (like the one you are using now, if you aren’t using Chrome), there’s no way to isolate a problem tab from the rest of the application. Runaway tabs can cause a loss of data in other tabs, or require a complete restart of the application, and sometimes, the whole machine. That can’t happen in Chrome.
Meanwhile, back on the command-line
Servers should be at LEAST as stable as web-browsers, don’t you think?
If reliability is your watchword, then like Google’s Chrome, command-line server software delivers a key advantage: process isolation. If one instance of an application hangs due to a particular document, 10 other instances of the application can just keep on rollin’ while an administrator takes a look at the stuck instance. There’s no reason for any application, larger process, or machine, for that matter, to go down.
Ease of Administration
We’ve already noted that in threaded applications, a thread that starts eating memory or processor time almost always means that the application must be terminated. Entire server clusters are conceived, installed and maintained precisely to hedge against these all-too-common events where whole application instances or machines need their power cycled (to chose the kindest of available euphemisms).
Administrative control of each process fosters reliability and resiliency in the system; that’s what “easy administration” should be all about.
While the answer to reliability concerns is usually “get more machines”, with command-line software it doesn’t have to be. Simply terminate the offending process. Calmly examine and rectify the problem file or record while business as usual takes place all around you. You can get by with far fewer servers if you don’t have to constantly restart them!
The administrators have their reasons, but process isolation is actually a boon for developers as well, because isolated processes can be used to test changes in one’s own code. Independent of your own code, a command-line tool can be proven to work or not work, right there at the command-line. Support and problem-resolution is greatly simplified when there’s no fuzziness about which code is at fault.
Three Reasons why Command-Line Software Makes Sense for Servers
1. Functional isolation makes for easier administration and maximizes server uptime
Since command-line application instances are completely independent entities with clear functional definitions of input and expected output, they differ from typical Windows applications which need regular restarts (Windows servers also need regular restarts, minimally, after each “update Tuesday”). When launching processes from the command-line, you don’t need to stop the server to maintain or update the application. You don’t even need to stop the application!
2. Shorter development cycles, easier to code and debug
Since command-line applications provide a very specific set of operations; failures to execute are readily identified. Threading, shared DLLs, shared code and other houses-of-cards defy bright lines delineating functional or performance responsibilities. It’s harder to debug a function that requires dozens or hundreds of library calls as compared to one call, and that’s true even if you’re running “pure .NET, dude”. An example:
A developer is tasked with producing a server procedure to fill a PDF form.
Using a typical Windows library, the developer has to understand, contextualize and write dozens or hundreds of library calls to open the PDF, look for fields, choose a field, modify the field, find the next field, and so on. When something goes wrong, tracking down the problem can mean a lot of work. Is the problem in the library itself? In the developers code? It’s hard to tell.
With a command-line application, one call identifies the form and the data to be loaded and any options. It’s just that simple, so you get to focus on what the overall application is supposed to be accomplishing rather than learning all about how to (for example) populate fields.
Yes, if you’re not a UNIX, Linux or PHP developer, you’ll need to package up a string, shell to the command-line then handle the response. That’s a good thing. Command-line software allows you to focus on business logic, and leave the grunt work in the care of testable, predictable, reliable, stand-alone software that can fit neatly into any implementation – so long as you’re willing to shell.
3. Any development environment, more operating systems
To operate command-line applications, simply pass plain text, producible by any programming or scripting language. A command-line app doesn’t care if you’re generating your commands with PHP, C, Java, VB or .NET. Or, for that matter, Fortran, Pascal or even COBOL! Command line applications are entirely agnostic with respect to the overall development environment. Try that with Visual Studio!
As for the operating system, you generally have more choices than with any other option. Command-line software is frequently available not just for Windows but for Linux, Solaris, AIX and more. Do you want to bet that you’ll never want to deploy your implementation on a different set of hardware, or that the next guy who runs it won’t?
Command-line software is cost-effective because it’s easier to set up, easier to debug, more reliable to run and simpler to maintain and administer. The command-line just works, and lets you spend more time thinking about business objectives instead of debugging micro-level library calls.
Which one do you think your boss wants you to be doing?
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