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Greenville, SC, September 21, 2021 – Better Business Bureau (BBB®) of Upstate South Carolina awarded Simply Southern Chiropractic Center with the BBB Applause Award for meeting and exceeding advertising standards. Each quarter, BBB's Local Advertising Review Program (LARP) recognizes a business within the 10 counties of the Upstate for adhering to BBB's Code of Advertising guidelines.
"As a business owner, it is important to me and my team to hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics in the marketplace,” Dr. Mary Frances Duncan of Simply Southern Chiropractic said. “In fact, it is one of our core tenets.”
Duncan said they are honored and humbled to receive the Applause Award for ethics in advertising. “Building marketplace trust between businesses and consumers hits at the heart of what we do—and who we are,” she said. “We are grateful for this recognition, and pledge to continue to do our best!"
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Several NH ski areas close for season
Others remain open with snow on trails
Eight New Hampshire ski areas have closed for the season, with several others expecting that this coming weekend will be their last.
Most of the ski areas that closed on Sunday had close to two feet of snow on the trails, and all the trails were available to ski and ride.
The ski areas that closed are Black Mountain in Jackson, Pats Peak in Henniker, Abenaki in Wolfeboro, McIntyre in Manchester, Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, Granite Gorge in Keene, Crotched in Bennington and King Pine in Madison.
Setting a tentative closing date of April 6 are Gunstock in Gilford, Cranmore in North Conway and Attitash in Bartlett.
No closing dates have been set for Cannon in Franconia or Wildcat in Pinkham Notch.
Ragged was closed Monday, but it planned to reopen Tuesday and has not set a date to close.
Tuesday is also Waterville Valley's $1 April Fool's Day deal.

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Fourth of July is the perfect time to fire up the grill, wear your favorite patriotic clothes and see some celebratory fireworks. But, in order to celebrate the holiday in style, you must have top-notch food. This year, let your children help you in the kitchen with these incredible Fourth of July recipes that you can make with your kids.
Before the fireworks go off, try whipping up some of these delicious berry milkshakes. The recipe requires only five ingredients and is one of the best desserts that use frozen fruit. Have your kids add in the fixings, then take over when it comes to turning on the blender.
Get creative this Fourth of July with this fun fruit pizza recipe. The variety of colors and room for creativity will be the perfect activity for your kids to join in on.
Beat the heat this Fourth of July with this refreshing orange creamsicle Jell-O. The dessert requires fewer than five ingredients and is very kid-friendly. Your little ones can mix in the whipped cream after you dissolve the gelatin.
This is one of those recipes that your Fourth of July guests will rave about for some time. It uses the best seasonal summer ingredients and makes for the perfect side dish. After you chop the tomatoes and make the dressing, let your kids shake all of the ingredients together.
Not only are these strawberry lemonade frozen pops perfect to make with your kids, but they’re also a beautiful pale pink color that will elevate your Fourth of July spread. Turn lemons into something other than lemonade with a great dessert.
You can never go wrong with pigs in a blanket. They're one of those retro appetizers that are often overlooked but remain a real crowd pleaser. Let your kids brush on the egg wash, roll up the dogs and top the pastries with everything bagel seasoning.
Not only is this recipe patriotic in color, but it also tastes like heaven. Have your kids line the muffin tin while you mix the cake ingredients together. And, if you happen to be out of the necessary ingredients, check out these cooking and baking substitutions you should know about.
These barbecue nachos call for not one, not two, but three different types of meat. For all of the barbecue lovers at your Fourth of July bash, this dish will be the hero. It’s a great way to use any leftovers you may have from the previous night’s dinner. Let your kids top the nachos with cheese and jalapeños.
This red-colored dessert will definitely add some patriotic color to your backyard barbecue. Make the crust from scratch or use a store-bought one. Give your child the duty of spreading the raspberry sauce over top of the filling layer. This is just one of many impressive recipes that you can make with store-bought crust.
This flavor-packed dish will surely have that wow factor when served at your Fourth of July party. The insanely refreshing and colorful salad takes less than an hour to make.
Sloppy joes are one of those classic foods that make you feel nostalgic, and this kid-friendly recipe is no exception. If you’re having little ones at your Fourth of July bash, this creative spin on a popular dish will surely bring a smile to their faces.
The reason this dish is Fourth of July worthy is in its name: Red, White and Blue Pizza. Let your children add the toppings — potatoes, fresh mozzarella and arugula — while you preheat the oven. But, once you stick the pizza into the oven, make sure you keep the door closed — not doing so is one of those bad cooking habits you need to stop now.
Berry semifreddo may sound challenging but it’s actually quite simple to make. Chocolate is paired with your choice of berries and mixed with egg whites, sugar and cream to make for a light, mousse-like dessert. Have your kids top it off with whipped cream once it’s done. The mixture can last in the freezer for up to two weeks.
When it comes to the best chocolate desserts, it's hard to beat this s’mores recipe that’s perfect to make with your kids. Packed with M&M’s, peanut butter, marshmallows and graham crackers, this recipe is a great way to wrap up the Fourth of July holiday.
These salt and pepper party skewers are simultaneously creative and classic. After letting your kids help make the peanut dressing, you can start on the skewers. When prepping, make sure to season generously — this is one of those kitchen hacks you likely learned from your parents.
A trifle is the perfect dessert for you to try making if you’re an amateur baker. The blend of coconut cake, strawberries and blackberries will make for a deliciously sweet and tart dessert this Fourth of July.
Layers of cake and blueberries are paired with a decadent cream cheese frosting to make for a delicious gluten-free recipe made from pantry staples.
Cater to your vegetarian friends with this refreshing recipe for cucumber salad. Once you chop up the cucumbers, olives and onions, have your child add them to the bowl and pour the dressing in. This is a great summer side dish to serve for your Fourth of July party.
When you head to the grocery store to pick up the fixings for your backyard barbecue, don’t forget the ingredients for strawberry popsicles. This snack takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and your kids are sure to get a kick out of adding the popsicle sticks to the mold.
We don’t know about you, but chocolate bark is up there with snickerdoodles and puppy chow when it comes to childhood desserts we miss. But who says they have to stay in the past? This Fourth of July, give the people what they want with this patriotic take on chocolate bark.
After decorating your house for the Fourth of July, get started on these delicious yet healthy popsicles. You’ll feel no shame letting your kids fill up on these amazing treats made with fresh fruit.
If you’re looking for a way to use a lot of eggs, trying this recipe for blueberry basil hand pies. These crowd pleasers take only 15 minutes to prepare and are packed with fresh blueberries and finished off with pastry icing.
Pulled pork sliders are a barbecue classic. Let your kids pour the barbecue sauce onto the pork before cooking it.
Wondering what could be better than pizza? Dessert pizza. This impressive dish uses blueberries and raspberries to take on the shape of the American flag. After it’s done baking, let your children decorate the dish with fruit. This is the perfect sweet bite after grilling up a massive Fourth of July menu.
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After the debacle
We thought the FAZ nailed it this morning when it said that the question is not why the SPD crashed within a period of a few weeks, but why it rose in the first place. The answer they gave is lack of programmatic content - and there is little sign of change. The party is obviously unprepared for the election. It should perhaps not come as a surprise. Martin Schulz claimed after the latest defeat that he was a street fighter - but we all know this is not true. Schulz is a very typical representatives of politics the way it is conducted in Brussels - behind the scenes, consensus-driven, non-ideological. The contrast to Emmanuel Macron could not be starker. Schulz holds many strong views, but he is not ideas-driven or policy-driven. And we are not even sure whether he has a gut instinct of what the German voters truly want. He has not met many of them in his political life.
Schulz yesterday came out with three announcements: the first is that the three themes of his election campaign are going to be social justice (no SPD campaign can be without it), innovation, and Europe. But there is no substance behind any of that - and no concrete decisions. Even yesterday, after the defeat in Northrhein Westfalia, the SPD executive committee was not able to produce any concrete content. We like the idea of innovation, something Germany is badly lacking, but then Schulz mentions more investment in infrastructure and education. This is telling us that there is no strategic concept behind the slogan.
The second pronouncement is that he will run a campaign directed personally against Angela Merkel. As FAZ points out, senior colleagues advised against that. Merkel is not only popular: the areas of differences are too small for such a campaign to bear fruit. Merkel's embrace of Macron and his agenda tells us that there won’t be a tactical alliance of Macron and Schulz against Merkel. Macron is too smart to align himself with a party that is likely to lose the next elections. And Merkel said that the CDU, too, will be emphasising innovation. And she added, for good measure, that social justice was important to her, too.
The third pronouncement is that he will accept a grand coalition under his own leadership. This is important in one respect. By not excluding another grand coalition, the SPD is now clearly moving away from the one other option - that is now receding in probability - a red, red, green coalition. Events can still intrude, but such a dramatic shift in coalition preference would require, at the outset, at least some joint programmatic work. This has not happened, and now it won’t happen. The astonishing electoral weakness of the Greens is now becoming another factor.
The best strategy for Schulz, in our view, would be to put some deep thinking into innovation, and to expose those parts in the Macron agenda that Wolfgang Schäuble disagrees with most vehemently. He should exploit the division within the CDU. And he should promise maximal use of Germany's fiscal capacity for investments, as allowed under the constitutional balanced-budget rule.


An Italian football powerhouse on Thursday set up an academy in Turkey.
“Inter Academy: A new Nerazzurri [the Black and Blues] project gets underway in Turkey,” Inter Milan said on website.
The academy’s headquarters is in the Mediterranean province of Mersin.
“The Nerazzurri project in Turkey involves 400 children and young people between 6 and 17 years of age. Its head office is in Mersin, with a future aim to expand throughout Turkey,” Inter said.
The Italian Serie A club called this project “an important step in the development of training young local players and coaches” and the young football players will develop with Inter’s “high technical and ethical standards” in their own country.
It added that Inter will collaborate with its partner, a sports school in Mersin — 3H Spor Okullari — as the club aims to produce successful football players for future.
The academy in Turkey is expected to start its activities in early July.
Inter expanded to the globe to discover stars of future as the Serie A club has now academies in Canada, Guatemala, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Turkey, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, and Indonesia.
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Taylor Swift looks a bit cray-cray in her new music video for "Blank Space."
Off her hit 1989 album, Swift croons in the song's chorus, "Got a long list of ex-lovers, They'll tell you I'm insane," and "insane" she goes in the video. Is this Swift's way of making fun of what the media has said about her and her "ex-lovers"?
Set in a beautiful mansion, a good-looking man shows up in "suit and tie" and initiates a whirlwind romance with the 24-year-old ... that is until she loses her mind.
Matching the lyrics perfectly -- "screaming, crying, perfect storms" -- Swift slashes her lover's clothes, throws things over the balcony, hits his car with a golf club and dons some seriously smudged mascara.
One of the more impressive moments of the video has to be when Swift stands on a horse!
When all is said and done, she kills her guy and moves on to the next one.
UPDATE: Director Joseph Kahn tweeted Monday morning that Swift's "Blank Space" was released too soon and was taken down. "Yup. Yahoo effed up," he wrote. "Wait to see the 'Blank Space' video. Let Taylor introduce it herself. It'll be worth it."
Yup. Yahoo effed up. Wait to see the Blank Space video. Let Taylor introduce it herself. It'll be worth it :)

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Nigerian Singer-songwriter Flavor N’abania took to social media to celebrate his mum turning 59, he wrote:
“Happy 59th birthday mummy 🙏🏻❤ Mrs STELLA, Woman Of substance”
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Jails in State to be revamped: Kaushal
Chandigarh, June 23 2022:
Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal while presiding over a review meeting regarding fire safety audit in jails has directed the officials concerned to formulate a fire fighting scheme as per the National Building Code so as to protect the jails from fire incidents.
The Chief Secretary also directed the jail officials to strictly adhere to the fire safety norms in the jails in the next three months.
Sanjeev Kaushal said that as per the directions of Chief Minister Manohar Lal, all government buildings including Mini Secretariat, Civil Hospitals, Medical Colleges, Municipal Bodies and Jail Buildings should have all arrangements for fire prevention.
A detailed list of the necessary changes to be made in the district jails and an action plan should be prepared soon after meeting with the concerned departments, directed Kaushal.
He said that the State Government is seriously working on ensuring the arrangements for fire safety to prevent the possible fire incidents in all the Government buildings in the State. Therefore, the jails should also be equipped with fire safety equipment at the earliest, so that to prevent fire incidents.
Director General, Prisons, Muhammad Akil apprised the Chief Secretary that some of the buildings are equipped with fire safety equipment and at some places, more equipments are required.
Accordingly, through the Police Housing Corporation, the fire safety norms will be strictly implemented in all the districts within 3 months after conducting the survey.


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Non-malignant hematology, primarily bleeding disorders and sickle cell disease.
Fellow, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Medical Hematology, July 2017 – June 2020
Fellow, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, July, 2016 – June 2020
Resident, University of Rochester Medical Center, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, July, 2012 – June 2016
MD, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, June 2012
BA, German, Cum Laude, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT, August 2008
I am interested in the interaction between endothelium and coagulation proteins as well as blood cells. I have recently presented data showing an increase of factor Xa generation on endothelium in the presence of emicizumab and factor IXa. I am active in investigating the mechanism of thrombosis and thrombotic microangiopathy in the use of emicizumab and have an interest in improving the treatment of breakthrough bleeding in patients on emicizumab. I am more generally interested in the development of systems that can shed light on the mechanisms and complications of emerging, non-factor therapies for hemophilia.
Awards and Grants:
UNC Benign Hematology T32 Grant recipient (2018-2020)
NHF-Takeda Clinical Fellowship Award recipient (2020-Present)
ASH Research Restart Award (1/2021-Present)
Chen SL, Ellsworth P, Kasthuri RS, Moll S, Ma AD, Key NS. Emicizumab reduces re-hospitalization for bleeding in acquired haemophilia A. Haemophilia. 2021 Jul;27(4):e585-e588. doi: 10.1111/hae.14335. Epub 2021 May 29. PMID: 34050698.
Ellsworth P and Little JA. Sevuparin trial for acute pain in sickle cell disease: the dog that did not bark. Lancet Haematol. 2021 May;8(5):e307-e309. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(21)00100-9. PMID: 33894164.
Ellsworth P, Chen S, Key NS, Kasthuri RS, Mooberry MJ, and Ma AD. Recombinant Porcine FVIII for Bleed Treatment in Acquired Hemophilia: Findings from a Single-Center Cohort of 18 Patients. Blood Adv. 2020 Dec 22;4(24):6240-6249. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020002977. PMID: 33351122; PMCID: PMC7756980.
Ellsworth P, Chen S, Abajas YL, Moll S, Key NS, and Ma AD. Recombinant Porcine Factor VIII Use in Bleed Treatment in Non-Severe Hemophilia A Inhibitor Patients: Dosing Strategies and Efficacy. Haemophilia. 2020 Aug 25. doi: 10.1111/hae.14111. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32842162.
Sparkenbaugh EM, Kasztan M, Henderson M, Ellsworth P, Wilson K, Reeves B, Key NS, Strickland S, McCrae K, Pollock DM, Pawlinski R. High molecular weight kininogen contributes to early mortality and kidney dysfunction in a mouse model of sickle cell disease. JTH. 2020 June.
Noubouossie DF, Henderson MW, Mooberry M, Ilich A, Ellsworth P, Piegore M, Skinner SC, Pawlinski R, Welsby I, Renné T, Hoffman M, Monroe DM, Key NS. Red blood cell microvesicles activate the contact system, leading to factor IX activation via 2 independent pathways. Blood. 2020 Mar 5;135(10):755-765. doi: 10.1182/blood.2019001643. PMID: 31971571; PMCID: PMC7059516.
Wilson S, Ellsworth P, Key NS. Pregnancy in sickle cell trait: what we do and don’t know. Br J Haematol. 2020 Feb 17. doi: 10.1111/bjh.16518. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32064587.
Ilich A, Noubouossie DF, Henderson M, Ellsworth P, Betbadal KF, Campello E, Meeks S, Dunn A, Park MS, Pawlinski R, Simioni P, Shapiro A, Key NS. Development and application of global assays of hyper- and hypofibrinolysis. Res Pract Thromb Haemost. 2019 Nov 6;4(1):46-53. doi: 10.1002/rth2.12275. PMID: 31989084; PMCID: PMC6971323.
Faes C, Ilich A, Sotiaux A, Sparkenbaugh EM, Henderson MW, Buczek L, Beckman JD, Ellsworth P, Noubouossie DF, Bhoopat L, Piegore M, Renoux C, Bergmeier W, Park Y, Ataga KI, Cooley BC, Wolberg AS, Key NS, Pawlinski R. Red blood cells modulate structure and dynamics of venous clot formation in sickle cell disease. Blood. 2019 Apr 05.

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In most cases, there are no upfront, out-of-pocket expenses for your treatment. We bill the insurance company of the at fault party. If you have an attorney, we will work hand and hand to keep them informed of your treatment and progress. We also provide all the paperwork and documentation necessary to settle your claim and get your bills paid.
Any level discomfort to your body, including muscle fatigue or lower back pain from a car accident, should always be evaluated by a “car accident doctor.” The trained physicians at our injury clinic in OKC are experts in this field.
You need to receive a medical evaluation after a car accident because you may have serious internal injuries that only a doctor can diagnose. Our physicians at TBC Accident Care will decide what car accident treatment you may need and get you the help to let you move on with your life.
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Step into the eye of the storm. Follow the action, from the first news reports of a hurricane called Katrina gathering out at sea, to eyewitness accounts of those who survive the epic devastation she finally wreaks along the Gulf Coast. Then look back at the history of these catastrophic storms and examine the science of hurricanes. How do they form? Why do they rage through the same regions? Which were the deadliest hurricanes in history? And how can scientists predict their landfall? All the answers are here, in an exciting narrative brought to life with stunning National Geographic photography of storm-ravaged landscapes and cities. The book's informative back matter contains all the facts that report-writers need, and includes a complete list of sources to find out more about this fearsome phenomenon. This season, Hurricanes will score a direct hit with children everywhere. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Judith and Dennis Fradin have published over 150 books for children. They have won many awards, including the 2004 SCBWI Golden Kite Honor book award for The Power of One: Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine. Their most recent National Geographic title 5,000 Miles to Freedom: Ellen and William Craft's Flight from Slavery was named one of Chicago Public Library's Best Books of the Year, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and received a Blue Ribbon from the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.

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i hate to start another topic on venting your fourwheeler, but i was just wondering...after running the lines up to the pod what needs to be done to them?..i know that the stock lines(at least on the rear diff) was stuck into what i think was the frame with a plastic stud thing on the end...and what do i use to extend the line? i don't have to run all new lines do i?
thanks for the help
Just take one of those ones that go into the frame cut a little bit off go to the hardware store and find a multiple "t" fitting. All of those vents can be "t"ed into one line and run that up, then look under the seat find the carb vent get a barbed fitting and run that up. Plug the carb drain before you go into deep water and you should be good.
You might also want to (at the very least) put dielectric grease in the spark plug boot, and on the electrical connection on that weird looking thing attached to the frame by the right rear tire(regulator/rectifier). At the most put it on every electrical connection you can find
I have heard people talking about plugging the carb drain before riding in deep water but when transporting your atv make sure to unplug the carb drain, what will happen if you leave the carb drain plugged when you transport it? Does the fuel slosh around in the carb and need to be drained out before starting?
Higher risk of getting your carb full of fuel and depending on how bad it will vacuum itself into the airbox. If you arent snorkeled then I wouldnt worry about it. Usually the only time people have problems or have to take precautions is when they have a snorkel and the air from being transported uses the snorkel as a vacuum and starts sucking fuel from the tank to the carb to the airbox then into the crankcase.
this may be inpossible to do but it would be very helpful to me. If someone could take a picture of where all the hoses start and on the carb which two hoses to run. And how many feet of hose does it take.
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Time to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Whether you think investing is for you or not, the fact is that you probably already are an investor. If you have a pension or a 401K, your hard-earned money is currently being invested for you by your pension fund. The pension fund buys a portfolio of shares in listed companies in diverse industries on your behalf to spread the risk. However, do you know what companies they invest in? Do the investments align with your values? Maybe it is time to find out.

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The Action were an English band of the 1960s, formed as The Boys in August 1963, in Kentish Town, North West London. They were part of the mod subculture, and played soul music-influenced pop music.
The band was formed as The Boys in August 1963, in Kentish Town, North West London. The original members were Reg King (lead vocals), Alan 'Bam' King (rhythm guitar, vocals), Mike "Ace" Evans (bass guitar, vocals) and Roger Powell (drums). They had a brief spell as a bar band in Germany, and then as a backing band for Sandra Barry, (sometimes referred to as Sandra Barry and the Boyfriends) playing on her single "Really Gonna Shake" in 1964. After the stint with Barry, Pete Watson was recruited as lead guitarist, and in 1964 they changed their name to The Action.
Shortly after their name change, they signed to Parlophone with producer George Martin. "Land of a Thousand Dances" b/w "In My Lonely Room" was well received by critics, but sold poorly. None of The Action's singles achieved success in the UK Singles Chart.
Dissatisfied with the stewardship of their manager Rikki Farr, Pete Watson left the band in late 1966. The Action continued as a quartet but were dropped by Parlophone in mid-1967, by which time they had also parted ways with Rikki Farr. They then assumed control of their own affairs, and soon afterwards keyboardist Ian Whiteman joined the band in an effort to expand their sound in order to help secure a new recording contract. By November, guitarist Martin Stone had also joined the band.
The Action now set about gathering original new material for a projected LP, but recording demos in a radically different Byrds-influenced psychedelic style failed to secure them their hoped-for recording deal (the 1967/68 demos were eventually released in the 1990s under the title 'Rolled Gold'). With the band seemingly having reached an impasse, and with vocalist Reg King's behaviour becoming increasing unpredictable, he departed the band in mid-1968. King's exit left Ian Whiteman and Alan King to share vocal duties, and at this point The Action decided on a brief change of name to Azoth. However the band soon reverted back to their old name and recorded a further set of five demos in the Summer of 1968, where they moved toward a more mid-tempo psychedelic ballad style and then into folk rock (these demos were eventually released in 1985 as "The Action Speaks Louder Than Words"). By January 1969 however, upon signing to Head Records (a fledgling independent label run by their former roadie John Curd), The Action was finally and permanently re-christened Mighty Baby.
Alan King later went on to form Ace, who had a US hit in 1975 with “How Long”.
A 1980 compilation of the Action's Parlophone tracks came with sleeve notes by Paul Weller ("The Action had it in their soul") and did much for their profile, while the Rolled Gold album demos were hailed as lost classics when they were reissued in the 1990s. In 1998, the original lineup of The Action reformed for a concert on the Isle of Wight. The band then played regularly over the next six years.
They are one of the favourite bands of Phil Collins, who performed with the reunited band in June 2000. "For me it was like playing with the Beatles", he later commented on the experience.


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Bible Concordance: "dew"
Word "dew" found in 35 verse(s), 21 chapter(s) and 17 book(s).
What the Bible says about "dew":
Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:
And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;
And it came to pass, that at even the quails came up, and covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about the host.
And when the dew that lay was gone up, behold, upon the face of the wilderness there lay a small round thing, as small as the hoar frost on the ground.
And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.
My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:
And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath,
Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.
Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said.
And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.
And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.
And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.
2nd Samuel 1:21
Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil.
2nd Samuel 17:12
So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one.
1st Kings 17:1
And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
Song Of Solomon 5:2
I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.
For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.
Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.
Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth:

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The Gor Mahia captain now says the players should shoulder the blame for the away defeat adding they will fight to win their next matches
Harambee Stars midfielder Kenneth Muguna has openly claimed the players should take the blame for the 2-1 defeat suffered against Comoros in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The East African nation fell 2-1 to the hosts in a Group G Afcon qualifier on Sunday night with Mohamed Ben El-Fardou and Mattoir Faiz notching the goals for the hosts while Cliff Nyakeya’s effort was just a consolation.
The Gor Mahia player, who sat on the bench as Kenya secured a 1-1 draw against the same opponent in the first meeting before he came on as a second-half substitute in the reverse fixture, has now said the players are responsible for the result and should strive to do well in the remaining two matches.
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle,” Muguna wrote on his official social media page. “We are 100 percent responsible for the loss [as a team], we will work hard to make the country proud in the remaining two matches.”
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His sentiments come after winger Ayub Timbe also said the team can hopefully make it to the 2022 Afcon finals to be staged in Cameroon despite the away defeat.
“[I am still] disappointed with the results and performance,” Timbe posted on his official Facebook account.
“We fought but it was not enough. We did not take our chances but it is not over yet. We live to fight another day. Still, two games to go; everything is still possible.”
Earlier on, captain Victor Wanyama conceded Kenya’s chances to Cameroon are slim after Sunday’s loss.
“Kenya have a minimal chance of making it to the Afcon finals but it will be hard,” the Montreal Impact midfielder told Goal on Monday.
“I am not saying we should relax after the Comoros loss, but to be honest, our chances of making it to Cameroon are very slim.”
The 29-year-old further stated the game was a tough one despite the players giving their all.
“We were unlucky [to lose], it did not go as planned, we lost but at times football is like that,” Wanyama continued. “It was a tough game but it is gone and now our focus is on forthcoming assignments, we have to look for a solution now.
“In football, we can win, lose, or draw; there are about one, two areas where we need to rectify. But that is not my job, it is the job of the technical bench. The players give absolutely everything.”
Kenya had picked up three consecutive 1-1 draws before the loss in Moroni while Comoros had a win and two draws.

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Toyota Case AnalysisIntroduction/BackgroundToyota Motors Corporation being the world’s largest car manufacturer is a good example of a company that embraces both cost efficiency and quality assurance techniques in dealing with management issues and in production concerns. This study explores Toyota Corporation’s approaches in dealing with the changing global condition to remain competitive. At the same time, it determines the extent to which these approach consistent to be relevant to the organizational needs of the company.
Toyota continues to evolve utilizing its kaizen principles and kanban system to appropriately provide solutions to the basic needs of production due to increasing demand for the different models of Toyota cars worldwide. Various centers aside from the main headquarter which is stationed in Japan have been established to cater production needs, sales, and trainings to make supply match the demand.Toyota as it ventured to become a multinational company had to reform its organizational structure and design. In order to adapt to the changing and unpredictable circumstances that may affect the business, it changed from functional to cross-functional form of organization.
Therefore, it follows the concept of matrix type of organization wherein each center is mobilized and given autonomy in planning as well as in decision-making and problem-solving. As a multinational corporation servicing many parts of globe, it had to reform its organizational structure and design not to mention its production system in order to deliver various vehicles on time. These and many other aspects of Toyota’s organizational structure and production system are the subject of this study to find its connection with the recent reported cases of ‘recall’ of Toyota cars which for many experts a management problem and not simply production issues. This problem according to Dizikes is a test to the firm’s reputation.
The article seems to capitalize on the strengths of the company; however, greater problem has arisen which needs appropriate attention from the management.Outline and Discussion of the Major Issues/ProblemsSeveral disabilities have caused the management to overlook possible problem to arise. Some of these issues are: (1) the just-in-time manufacturing system may cause to affect the quality of spare parts; (2) cost reduction strategies worsen the efficiency of the product; (3) inventing a new model in roughly two years may not be enough to consume in research and therefore may lack superiority and efficiency of product; and (4) Toyota’s organizational structure has a lot of complications.As stated, “The origins of an organization’s problem lie in the organization’s success” (Case Studies 554).
The Just-in-Time Manufacturing System may Cause to Affect QualityThe just-in-time manufacturing system or kanban system was conceptualized in the effort of Toyota Corporation to reduce inventory and to save cost. The aim of kanban system is “to reduce inventory to a minimum” (Case Study). There are mechanics in doing this: the company enhanced quality control to avoid reject products, inventory system is improved by ordering parts when stocks ran out, machine operators were expected to be” multiskilling” when there is surplus of parts (Case Study 552).The jus-in-time principle of Toyota in line with the product quality issue is inherently possible for organization having smaller market.
Beynon and Nichols emphasized that “production quality can only be improved by incurring higher production costs” (221) because in case of an organization that produces very large batches of production, increase in plant utilization, maintenance of machines and production site, and inventories of raw and finished materials require large expenses. Toyota therefore cannot assume cost saving and quality efficiency at the same time. In doing so, technical problems relating to production of spare parts and the assembly of cars may affect the quality of the finished product. Guy even argued that many has understood JIT considering the many aspects that covered mass production in which “tracing the defect in the parts or materials” is time consuming and the low priority while the production is on-going (135).
He stated, “JIT makes it impossible to ignore defects” (135). The Taylorist separation of conception provides explanation why it happens. Because of the division of production process, workers do not understand his contribution to the whole process (Pickles 117) and therefore worker output is “only about one-third of what was possible” (Organization Theory 42).Given this, just-in-time principle will not lead towards overall customer satisfaction not unless product quality is ensured hundred percent and no complaints will be received from the car owners/users.
Fast Production of New Models Means Inadequacy in ResearchThe case study stated that Toyota is so quick in developing new models which barely takes them two years through its “sophisticated design techniques” (553). For Toyota, developing new model is a response to opportunity in dominating world economy. However, it is also emphasized that “over two-thirds of a new design contains existing parts” (553). Other car manufacturers may dislike the idea of spending two years in developing new model having two-thirds of the spare parts are already existing.
In the same way, the development of Prius also paved the way for Toyota to reinvent its organization which took only two years. Woodward and Perrow research in 1960 explained the importance of technology in “determining the appropriate structure for an organization” (“Organization Theory 53). The development of Prius Hybrid Car compelled Toyota to transform its organization from hierarchical to horizontal structure. However, it should have been utilized well with appropriate researches made to align changes with employees’ skills and capabilities through intensive trainings and employee motivation.
The New Organizational Structure Poses ProblemIt is stated that because of the “strains of going global” Toyota has already established 46 plants in 26 countries as of 2005 (Case Studies). In the case study presented by Griffin and Moorhead, Toyota has just started to reinvent their products and organization in 2004 from being “one of the world’s leading cost-cutters” (519). The reinvention of products and organization took Toyota several months only or years compared with other company in which changes usually take many years. This condition has caused several problems in the case of Toyota.
It is very definite that a very complicated organizational structure of Toyota brings problem in the implementation of the system. First, complex organizational structure lessens order and discipline. Wren emphasized that training for order and discipline is more important in modern corporations because of the organization’s requirement for “extensive division of labor and … greater coordination of effort” (“Organization Theory” 42). In the case of Toyota, problems in terms of coordination and control arise when it shifted from vertical to horizontal structure just to respond to the increasing demand for growth and feasible changes in the environment.
Changing to cross-functional structure often gives Toyota several problems which include “organizational performance” because organizing itself is “complicated and time consuming” (Daft 119). Thus, the problem in terms of control and coordination can be expected to happen unless several measures have been undertaken until all employees get used to the new system. Furthermore, Daft noted that cross-functional nature of work may also limit the “in-depth knowledge and skill development” (119) of employees because of too much emphasis on teamwork.In addition, Toyota’s organization suggests that the company utilizes the balance between being functional and being bureaucratic.
According to Daft, combining functional matrix with product matrix is “hard to implement because one side of the authority structure often dominates” (111). The ‘dual-authority structure in a matrix organization’ according to Daft is not advisable because only one approach “works better than the balanced matrix with dual lines of authority” (111) considering evidences from business cases. Accordingly, this structure has disadvantages. First, in the case of Toyota, the coordination process that goes between the functional managers and engineers (product managers) is problematic because coordination is difficult to achieve between the two bosses.
That is illustrated through dotted lines which show that each manager is responsible with another manager in terms of reporting; in which case, the quality of produce is not met (Morgan and Liker 144). Secondly, as Daft pointed out, each matrix (functional and/or product) has separate structure which makes combination difficult to implement (Daft 111). Thus, it only proves that Pfeffer’s theory that organizations are like political arenas in such a way that “an organization’s design represents the result of the power struggles by these diverse coalitions” (“Organization Theory 56). It this is the case, decision-making is less effectual because complexity of decision making is due to the “role that power and politics play in organizations” (Organization Theory 52).
Set of Suggestions/RecommendationsBased on the evidences and empirical explanation for the occurrences of the problems, there are recommendations that may resolve the problem or improve the situations.First, Taylor suggested utilizing scientific methods in cases such as determining worker’s job, selection and training of workers, and cooperation of management and labor (Organization Theory 42) to improve efficiency. Do not simply rely on JIT principles; analyze the production process and improve the system. Secondly, there is a need for Toyota hurry things up; every product that will be invented must be scientifically tested; for higher competence, develop new spare parts for the new model.
Third, reduce too much cost-saving scheme in purchasing new spare parts from suppliers; cost reduction is good in inventory but not on spare parts. Fourth, there is the need to reevaluate the organizational structure and find ways on how coordination and communication despite decentralized organization will be improved. Also, in line with organizational issue, it is also appropriate at this time that accountability within the organization and among department and centers be strengthened and valued.ConclusionAs stated, “The origins of an organization’s problem lie in the organization’s success” (Case Studies 554).
During the rapid growth years of Toyota, smaller and unpredicted circumstances were neglected as top management became overwhelmed by its successes. JIT and Kaizen principles are good but it has to be reviewed to find out its relevance considering the changes that occur at the present. The paper only suggests that Toyota has to spend more in research and improvement of product. It is something worth to be doing than saying.
Major reviews have to be undertaken alongside recall activities being done at this time.
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Daft, R. L. 2010. Organization Theory and Design. USA: South-Western CENGAGE Learning.
Dizikes, P. 3 Questions: Steven Spear on Toyota’s Trouble. MIT News.http://web. mit.edu/newsoffice/2010/3q-spear.html
Griffiin, R.W. & Moorhead, G. 2010. Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations. USA. South-Western CENGAGE Learning.
Guy, F. 2009. The Global Environment of Business. USA: Oxford University Press.
Morgan, J.M. & Liker, J. K. 2006. The Toyota Produce Development System: IntegratingPeople, Process and Technology. USA: Productivity Press.
Pickles, J. 1995. Ground Truth: The Social Implications of Geographic Information System. USA: Guilford Publications, Inc. Introduction to Organization Theory (file)Case Study (file)


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4 Moves for Amputees that Target Important Muscles
It's quite easy to neglect certain muscles in your body when your lifestyle changes and you find yourself not moving around as much due to amputation. Sitting for long periods of time or having poor posture can cause these muscles to disengage—a condition more commonly known as "gluteal amnesia".
As an amputee, it's important to continue exercising to keep important muscles in good shape. While it’s also important to work out the chest, arms, and abs, we need to remember a certain set of muscles that are primarily responsible for stable movement—the posterior chain.
What is the posterior chain?The posterior chain is a series of muscles along the back of your body from your spine down to the heels. Your glutes (butt muscles) and hamstrings are two vital muscles that facilitate movement. They work together to make sure that force and movement are possible.
Glutes are responsible for hip extension and pelvic stability. Hip extension allows us to stand upright, while pelvic stability gives us balance and control of our center. To avoid issues such as tight hips or lower-back pain, strengthening your glutes is crucial.
Here are some exercises you can do at home to get your smaller muscles up and running. All you need is a mat for extra comfort, and possibly a resistance band once your body permits more advanced movements.
- Difficulty: Low
- Starting position: Lie on your side with your needs bent and stacked.
- Exercise: Raise your top knee towards the ceiling, then lower it back to your initial position.
- Repeat for: 2 sets of 12-15 reps. If you wish to challenge yourself, wrap a resistance band around your knees.
- Difficulty: Medium to High
- Starting position: Begin on your hands and knees and make sure your back and neck are straight. Place your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly beneath your hips.
- Exercise: Slowly lift your leg out to the side until it's parallel to the ground. Keep your knee and ankle bent at a 90-degree angle. Hold for a few seconds then return to your starting position.
- Repeat for: 8 times with 3 sets on each side.
Lying Hip Extension (Hip Bridge)
- Difficulty: Low
- Starting position: Lie face up with your hands extended at your side and your knees bent with your feet flat on the ground.
- Exercise: Brace your stomach and use your heels to raise your hips toward the ceiling. Squeeze your glutes and keep your spine straight.
Single-legged hip bridge
- Difficulty: Low to Medium; Add a rotational stability component for more challenge
- Starting position: Lie face up with your hands extended on each side. Bend one knee with your foot flat on the ground and keep your other leg straight.
- Exercise: Use your heel on the ground to raise your hips up, keeping your stomach braced and tight. Make sure your extended leg is straight as possible along with your spine. Continue to squeeze your glutes and keep your back straight without tilting your pelvis.
Before you begin any of these 4 home exercises, consult with your prosthetist or physical therapist to make sure your body is ready and equipped. They may also recommend other work out options that may suit your amputation type and level.
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HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police have arrested the man they say randomly punched an MTA worker in Manhattan. The unprovoked attack was caught on surveillance camera.
45-year-old Mike Ortiz was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with felony assault. He is homeless.
Authorities say Ortiz served four separate state prison sentences for burglary, robbery and dealing drugs.
The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday inside the 145th Street station in Harlem.
Authorities say it appeared Ortiz was upset that the 1 train wasn't running, and he confronted a group of MTA workers doing track work.
"I've seen the video," NYC Transit President Andy Byford said. "I was disgusted by it. It's appalling. You see one of our CTAs, a cleaner, they are just doing their job."
The video shows the man exchanging words with the workers, and then, he suddenly punches a 59-year-old worker in the face.
He then ducked back under the tape and fled the station.
"I'm afraid, typical of what is going on out there," Byford said. "There are far too many attacks on transit workers. Again, decent people just doing their job. We get that people get frustrated sometimes on transit, but it is never an excuse to take it out on a transit worker."
The incident has the Transit Workers Union very concerned about recent attacks. More than 100 employees were assaulted last year, and so far in 2019, workers have been stabbed, punched and even had urine thrown on them.
"We have been talking to the NYPD about having an increased presence in stations and on buses," Byford said. "For a number of reasons, but most certainly having more uniformed police in stations does give our employees that additional layer of protection and comfort. So that's one step we've already taken. Second, working with elected officials such as the congressman to push for even tougher penalties. I would like to see recidivists, including people that wantonly recklessly and brazenly attack transit staff, I'd like to see them banned from the transit system, that is certainly we are talking to legislators about."
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says most of the revenue flowing into the nation’s treasury is generated by non-oil exports.
Osinbajo said this on Thursday at the 51st annual international conference of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) in Lagos.
Represented by Ogbonnaya UN, minister of science, technology and innovation, Osinbajo said the federal government has worked diligently to ensure that the country achieves economic diversification.
He said the nation could not afford to be taken aback as crude oil and gas were no longer the primary fuel driving global economies.
According to him, this is due to the fact that the most technologically developed nations of the world have switched to clean and renewable energy.
“Many countries on different continents are preparing to be less dependent on fossil fuels,” said Osinbajo, quoted by the NAN.
“Electric cars are found on the roads and roads of many of the world’s technologically developed countries.
This sent a clear signal and a strong message that fossil fuels will not be as important as they are in the years to come ”.
He stressed that Nigeria must prepare for a future where crude oil, which had been its main source of revenue, would no longer hold a prominent position in the economies of many nations.
The vice president instructed Nigerian manufacturers and stakeholders at the conference to produce nearly everything needed in the country, which would result in fewer imports, a stronger currency and economy.
In his message of goodwill, Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state, praised the conference theme for being “appropriate and relevant”.


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Teachers in St. Paul voted today to adopt a new contract.
The vote follows a tentative agreement between the teachers union and St. Paul Public Schools reached less than two weeks ago, after nine months of negotiations and a few days before teachers were scheduled to vote on a strike.
Union officials say 95 percent of teachers voted in favor of the deal. The St. Paul school board will vote on the contract March 18.
The agreement includes limits on class sizes, with an extra focus on 30 schools in the district with a high number of low income students.
It also calls on the district to hire 42 new support staff positions, and reduces the time teachers will spend on assessment testing and preparing students for those tests.
Wages will increase by 2.5 percent in the first year of the contract and 2 percent in the second year, along with the normal raises St. Paul teachers get for education and experience.
The two-year contract will cost St. Paul Public schools $33 million dollars.
Statewide, 58 percent of teachers unions have settled two-year contracts with their districts.


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Kim Yo Han Talks About His Character In Youth Drama “School 2021”
The idol-actor shares information about his role in the latest installment of the School series.
Kim Yo Han transforms into a high school student in search of a new dream in KBS 2TV’s School 2021. The youth drama depicts the lives of 18-year-old students going on a different route from the usual university entrance examination. It follows the teenagers as they form friendships and embark on a challenging, yet exciting journey towards realizing their dreams while standing on uncertain grounds.
In School 2021, Kim Yo Han plays Gong Ki Joon, a star athlete forced to quit the sport of Taekwondo because of an injury. After his 11-year-long dream comes to an end, he finds himself adjusting to a life as an ordinary student. He joins a woodworking club in his school. Viewers can expect to see him add his own color in showcasing Gong Ki Joon’s charm and fresh visual.
Kim Yo Han on his new character Gong Ki Joon
According to Yo Han, “Gong Ki Joon is a mature person who doesn’t show anything even when it hurts.” He further added that the “character is attractive with a bit of silliness and a little bit of arrogance.”
The WEi member also mentioned his similarities and “difference” to the character of Gong Ki Joon. He said, “I think they are similar in a way that he practiced Taekwondo and that he has a sense of humor. But Gong Ki Joon is a smarter kid than me.”
Sharing on his acting as Gong Ki Joon, Kim Yo Han said, “I try to empathize [with the character] and show the various emotions that arises in the situation Gong Ki Joon is in, then attempt to portray that.”
Lastly, Kim Yo Han likened School 2021 to farming. He pointed out, “It is because I’m working hard on filming in order to harvest a work [just like farming]. I also want to get good result [together] by adding the efforts of all the actors and staff.”
School 2021 premieres in November on KBS 2TV after the end of Dali and Cocky Prince.


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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on political leaders across the country to step up and assuage the pains of Nigerians on many fronts due to poor governance and inefficiency or expect a surprise from the electorate in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
Obaseki, while speaking to journalists in Benin City, noted that Nigerians are fed up with the inefficiencies and failures of government officials and other representatives and will reject the same if nothing is done to change the narrative.
He said the people are closely watching the political situation in the country and are ready to shock political parties with their new political orientation.
Obaseki stated, “I am sure that we are all watching the development in the country very closely, particularly the evolving political development. It's clear now that Nigerians are getting fed up with the government and those that represent them in government. We can see that in their reactions in social media and where their actions and emotions are headed.
"For us as a government and representatives of our people, we would be hurting ourselves if we ignore the changes that are coming and believe that things are still the same. We will all be shocked as we are beginning to see.
“People are now beginning to realise that they need to demand more from people in government and those managing their resources and commonwealth; people will go out to vote their choice or interests.”
He added, “No political party today can beat its chest and say they will win or have a clear victory in the next election in the country.
“People are watching and the only reason why people will leave their houses to polling units is because there is a reason to either vote for or against something. If they have not benefited, they are not likely to come out on Election Day.”
The governor further warned, “People will ask questions saying: you have not done what you promised us, you have not delivered; people will react. Nobody will be spared. The new group will come in and will not spare the civil servants; they will put pressure on them and politicians will be kicked out of office.
“We are lucky in Edo State because we saw it coming and have laid down the roadmap and anticipated it coming but our challenge is that many people don't believe it, thinking we have time and things will still happen the way they usually do.”


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Conservative author Glenn Beck just released an “author’s cut” of his new novel. AppNewser has all the details:
Authors Glenn Beck and Harriett Parke have digitally annotated their new novel, Agenda 21. Readers who purchase the book through Blaze Books (which is powered by the social reading platform Copia), can read the annotations with Copia’s app. Just as DVDs come with director’s commentary, Beck and Parke’s “author’s cut” will reveal insights and inspirations that led to creating this futuristic thriller.


Here is the latest news from our Superintendent, Karen D’Avino. Ms. D’avino’s update includes information about Spring Break, the last day of school, Department of Health information, state testing, info for an online discussion taking place tonight, and more!
Monday July 4
- All Day
- District Closed /Independence Day
Thursday July 21
- 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- BOE-Combined Work Session/Public Meeting @ LHS


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David Osio is currently the Executive Director of the Davos Financial Group. He founded the company several years ago, and it has earned him a lot of money. Osio has a lot of understanding in the financial practices in several sectors. Before becoming the director of the Davos Financial Group, Osio was studying for his law degree at the Catholic University Andres Bello, based in Venezuela. Banking and finance courses were also offered at the University.
After completing his education, David Osio was employed by several institutions. In 1993, he decided to start his independent company, and that is when he founded the Davos Financial Group. He had acquired enough experience already, and this is why his financial services company has done so well. The company has earned him a lot of revenue, making David Osio one of the wealthiest businessmen in the country. He uses some of his wealth for charitable purposes in the country.
After acquiring a lot of wealth, David Osio partnered with several non-profit making organizations. Most of the charitable organizations he collaborated with work to better the lives of people, art and the culture of the communities where the financial expert develops business. Apart from growing financial services, David Osio has worked very hard to expand his charitable organization on an international scale.
David Osio has worked one of the members of the Orchestra Board, and during this time, he has notably supported the Miami Symphony Orchestra. David says that his company is an annual supporter of the charitable organization because it always gives him the satisfaction he needs. Seeing some of these iconic charitable organizations succeed in their activities because of the donations from people in the society brings a lot of joy to the businessman and his company too.
The foundation has been operating for a long time, and Osio is known as the traditional sponsor of the EPK events in the organization that are held every year. David believes that any research helps, especially when it concerns the medical state of the children. Osio hopes that one day individuals who are fortunate enough in the society can choose to come together and make a significant financial difference in the lives of the children.
David Osio is a successful finance expert who has been very successful in the both the international and domestic market.
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Americans are not coping well with the recent COVID-19 surge, according to the latest Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition. In addition to a sharp increase in employee anxiety, incidence of PTSD risk for all workers is up 83% when compared to pre-pandemic levels and has skyrocketed 61% over the past six months, the latest results find. Total Brain’s Mental Health Index, in partnership with the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, One Mind at Work and the HR Policy Association and its American Health Policy Institute, is based on 500 anonymized assessments randomly selected among thousands of Total Brain assessments taken each week.
What it means to HR leaders
Although mental health issues overall have increased over the course of the pandemic, the arrival of vaccinations, a slowdown in COVID-19 infection rates and increased employer efforts helped calm employees’ concerns earlier this year.
But now with the surging Delta variant, which is increasing infection rates, hospitalizations and deaths all over the country and causing uncertainty and havoc in the process, employees’ mental health is worsening.
“It is beginning to feel like we are back where we started,” says Matthew Resteghini, chief marketing officer of Total Brain.
The good news is that employers and company leaders have learned a lot since March 2020 regarding how they can help employees, he says. “We know what is needed to support the mental health of our employees–candid conversations, empathetic leadership, flexibility, transparent and frequent communications, and robust mental health offerings that meet the needs of diverse employee populations.”
Mike Thompson, National Alliance president and CEO, adds that the need for organizations to double down on vaccinations “will be critical to normalize our workplaces and universally support the wellbeing of our employees.”
“Employers have the opportunity to put into action important lessons learned–the success of their employees and their businesses depend on it,” Resteghini says.
To hear more about the mental health crisis–and how employers can help–don’t miss HRE’s webinar Tuesday, Aug. 31 featuring experts including Thompson. Register here.


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There are a LOT of Farmer’s Markets in the US. In fact, one statistic says that there were over 8,000 in 2014, and I’m sure that number has grown. From neighborhoods in large cities to popup markets that happen once a month and one-stop shopping experiences, you can find just about any style of market you want.
But, none of the ones I have attended are anywhere near as cool as the one that happens at The Amp in St. Augustine every Saturday and a couple of nights a month. From handmade gifts to farm-fresh food, you can get just about anything you want all while listening to local music and drinking a cup of fair trade coffee or glass of kombucha.
And, although our Farmer’s Market has always been great, I credit the sheer coolness of its current state to the woman running it and her team.
I met Katie Provow 6 years ago when I started my first business. She was a waitress at the restaurant next door to our office. She is smart, kind and funny. She has a smile that shows in her eyes as much as her mouth. And she owned roosters.
Yep, she was the rooster lady. I had only recently discovered farm-fresh eggs and was mesmerized. I couldn’t believe how much better they tasted!
Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Katie professionally and personally. She is truly dedicated to spreading the message of clean local food to her community. She is also completely non-judgy about it.
She’s a big fan of out-of-the-box thinking too and fearless. When the contract came up for the market a few years ago, she threw her hat in the ring even though she had never run anything of this magnitude, and won! She also partnered with Fresh Access Bucks to double the food-stamp dollars spent at the market, and she’s already signed on to help me spread the message of Florida for Good to the vendors and farmers she works with.
Last year they piloted a Night Market that has all the same energy of the Saturday morning market - except amplified. This brought the Farmer’s Market experience to a whole new group of people who aren’t the “Saturday morning veggie shopping crowd” and prefer to shop drinking a local beer and eating scratch food from a Food Truck. It was a huge hit!
She’s also really good at knowing what she knows and what she doesn’t and asking for help. This is one of my favorite characteristics in a person. And she does it all with her husband while they raise their adorable daughter.
Although the number of businesses owners who are following their passions and creating conscious businesses is growing steadily, it is still rare (in my experience) to find such a dedicated, passionate hyper-local business owner who truly manages to build a life she loves - in and outside of her business.
There’s a lot of talk in the Entrepreneur/Small Business world about being Fearless. I’ve often thought if you are really clear on your values and what you are here to bring to the world, fear is more easily replaced by urgency and determination. Katie is a perfect example of that.
My takeaway: If you are clear on your values and what you are here to do, fear can be more easily replaced by urgency and determination.
Website: St. Augustine Amphitheater Farmer’s Market IG/FB: @staugampmarket
Tell us about your business. What do you do? Who do you serve? How long have you been at it?
I am a private contractor in charge of running the St Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market. My husband and I formed our company to take over management of this long-standing community event in the fall of 2017. My primary responsibility is vendor and business management, my husband handles operations, and our long time friend Missy handles all of our community initiatives and social media.
We work the with the St. Augustine Amphitheatre to hold the weekly Farmers Market, which brings together about 100 food and craft vendors from around Florida. We have the best of the locally grown produce meat grown in North Florida, freshly made prepared foods of every variety, and wonderfully diverse arts and crafts. The venue speaks for itself. We've made it our mission to make the most of this wonderful community gathering space, and have sought to include as many educational and community-minded resources to the market as possible. We've also been working to perfect our twice-monthly Night Market, which offers more food and entertainment on the Front Porch. It's my dream job.
Why did you start your business?
In the spring of 2016, we found out I was pregnant about the same time we learned that our the lease on the land we were farming was definitely going to end. We had been running Ruffled Feathers Farm for three years, and just barely qualified for a USDA loan to buy our own place, but when our one possible deal fell through, we decided to keep our secure home in St Augustine and prepare for the baby.
We were lucky enough to sell the business to a family wanting to start their own small poultry operation, but we were at a complete loss as to what we'd do next. Shortly after the baby was born, we learned of the opportunity to bid on the Market contract, and in my post-partum haze I formed an LLC and wrote a proposal.
It came so naturally - we had been vendors and customers at the Market for years and knew the strengths and needs, and some of the logistics. We were regular Amphitheatre patrons, and saw so much potential for using the awesome space there to enhance the Market. Our few years in the local farming economy helped us build connections to local growers and made us uniquely qualified to bring the Market in line with the Amphitheatre’s vision for a true local Market.
That was that, and we've been at it for a year and a half. We feel so lucky to get to the do this job and are constantly inspired by the hard-working community that brings this all together - the farmers and vendors, the amazing Amphitheatre staff, and the shoppers who show up every single week.
What does "social good business" or "values based earning" mean to you?
Social good business/value-based earning is a prioritization in business of values alongside profitability. It's the practice of applying certain values or philosophies to various situations in business to guide a company toward long-lasting success.
I'm a big fan of Patagonia, which has disrupted it's industry and proved that, as founder Yvon Chouinard says, "doing the right thing makes for good and profitable business."
What is your favorite part about running a social good business or your favorite experience since you started?
I am constantly impressed at how people show up. I've been skeptical at times about asking people to adopt our values, but when we've instituted a values-based change in the Market, like our greening initiative which banned plastic bags, 98% of people jumped right on board. It has given me the confidence to continue looking to our values for guidance.
What is your biggest struggle in running a social good business?
Not everyone has the same values as me, haha!
We answer to 100 different businesses, to our community, to the Amphitheatre, and as I said before, they all have different values. There are even differences within our team, and two of us are married! But that just necessitates communication, which we all need to practice anyway.
What would you like most to accomplish in the next year? 5 years?
For the Market, we are hoping to continue to make the Market a successful outlet for any small farmer in North Florida who wants to join us, and to fulfill our potential as a community resource, in particular, to connect our community with the local food economy and with their potential as cooks and consumers.
Personally, within 5 years I hope to have a farm of our own again.
Who are your business icons, heroines or mentors?
Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia.
Our friends Caye and Jaxon, founders of disruptive technology company called Keyo.
Ryan Murphy and the rest of the staff at the St Augustine Amphitheatre.
So many different farmers and change-makers in the food world who we learn from and are inspired by, in particular our friends Dave and Ginger at Pastured Life Farm, who have kept us in the game by making use of our extra time and enthusiasm to sustain and build their farm.
What's your #1 tip for someone just getting started running a values-based business?
Stick with it, even in failure. That's the point.
What are your favorite conferences or retreats to attend?
Anything farm related.
What is the last book you read?
Hannah Coulter, by Wendell Berry


In the summer of 2022, Phoenix, Arizona-based professional skateboarder Ryan Lay floated the idea of recreating the Pushing Boarders skateboard event that had taken place in Malmö, Sweden, in 2019, before the beginning of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The result was Slow Impact, a four-day event combining skate events, social gatherings, and presentations about political and cultural issues within the skateboarding community. I think the name of the gathering is brilliant as it unfolds the power of practice, reflection, love, and pace, emphasizing that the experience of time, and the meanings given to experiences, can accumulate and change, shape-shift and transition, sometimes switching implications and effect.
Though spearheaded by Lay, Tim Ward, and Zamara Fabela Marina from Skate After School (SAS), support from Arizona State University, New Balance, and SAS facilitated the decentralized planning culture. The Phoenix Valley skateboarding community organized a range of events and experiences. As reported by Thomas Barker from Jenkem, "It was not quite an academic conference but not quite a traditional skateboarding event either. It was pitched as a winter warm-weather skate vacation. Hell, there was even a skateboarding spoken word night and a street contest."
The Skate After School office and warehouse in Tempe was the scene for three panel discussions opening each day's events. These discussions are now available on the interweb.
The first discussion opening the events on February 17, "Your skating on Native land," featured the crew from Apache Skateboards, and was "hosted by Maurice Crandall with Doug Miles, Doug Miles Jr., Reuden Ringlero, Tray Polk, Ty Thompson, Cecely Todacheenie and Jeremy Todacheenie." Cecely and Jeremy also own Enchantment Skate Shop, supporting Indigenous skateboarding in New Mexico.
Day two began with a "conversation about women and non-binary skateboarders navigating careers with industry support hosted by Alex White with Marbie Miller, Rey Choto, Samarria Brevard, and Poe Pinson."
For a discussion about "art and skateboarding hosted by Ted Barrow with Jerry Hsu, Akwasí Owusu, Louis Sarowsky, and Sam Korman, check out "Empathy And Texture."
In addition to the Jenkem article above, this episode of the podcast Vent City and this one from Mostly Skateboarding feature discussions by the organizers and participants about the Slow Impact events.
More comments, photos, and videos are available at #slowimpactaz.


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This is a black and white postcard with a photograph of a Chinese village in Thompson Road. It shows a row of wooden houses with thatched roofs, standing under some tall trees. The words "Chinese village, Tompson Road" are printed at the bottom of the postcard. The postcard contains a handwritten message on the front, and an address on the back, to someone residing in Somme, France. Date of creation estimated.
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About LED Balloon Lights
For a fun and festive way to light up your next celebration, pick up some LED balloon lights. They make for an easy to assemble and magical alternative to other types of light-up decorations and suit virtually any event imaginable. Because LED lights emit very little heat, you can place the lights inside a latex balloon before the balloon fills with helium. In a darkened room, the balloons light up with a colorful glow to help create an incredibly festive atmosphere. When you shop for LED balloon light lamps on eBay, you can find packs containing various amounts of LED lights. The vast inventory offers small 10 packs for intimate gatherings or large packs of 50 or more lights for big celebrations. LED lights may come on their own or they may come already attached to balloons, which makes for easy assembly and inflation when it comes time to get the party started. White lights, packs of single color lights, and packs of multicolored lights are all available. Transform your party with these easy-to-use LED balloon lights.


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Main characteristics of lead acid battery
French plante invention lead-acid batteries in 1859, has experienced nearly 150 years development course, lead-acid battery in terms of theoretical research, the species and varieties of products, product electrical performance, etc got great progress, both in transportation, communications, electric power, military and in the field of navigation, aviation economies, Lead-acid batteries have played an indispensable role. According to the structure and use of lead-acid battery, the battery can be roughly divided into four categories: 1, start lead-acid battery; 2, power lead-acid battery; 3, fixed valve controlled sealed lead-acid battery; 4, other categories, including small valve-controlled sealed lead-acid battery, mine lamp lead-acid battery, etc.
A single cell lead acid battery has a nominal voltage of 2.0V and can discharge up to 1.5V and charge up to 2.4V. In applications, six single cell lead acid batteries are often connected in series to form a nominal 12V lead acid battery. There are 24V, 36V, 48V and so on.
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In normal operation, the electrolyte will not leak from the terminals or housing of the battery. No free acid
Special suction screens keep the acid in. There is no free acid inside the cell, so the cell can be placed anywhere.
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Because the gas compounding system converts the generated gas into water, no water is required during the use of VRLA batteries.
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VRLA batteries with corrosion-resistant lead-calcium alloy bars can float for 10 to 15 years.
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Using advanced production technology and strict quality control system, VRLA battery has stable quality and reliable performance. Voltage, capacity and seal are checked 100% on line.
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Just east of Boston—between Cape Ann and Cape Cod—is Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, one of the best spots on the planet for whale watching. Each summer, around 50 humpbacks return to this hotbed of biological activity. If you've been putting off going on a whale watch, now is the time—prime whale watching season is March to November. There are plenty of whale watching cruises departing from Boston and surrounding harbors, and all make a beeline for Stellwagen Bank. If getting within spraying distance of the largest mammals on earth isn’t your thing, stick closer to shore with one of the best cruises in Boston, or simply have a meal at one of the best waterfront restaurants in Boston.
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