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Aug. 18, 2011ST. JOSEPH, MO | By: Wayman
Missouri governor Jay Nixon returned to St. Joseph yesterday to announce funding for repairing flood-damaged levees along the Missouri River will be a topic during next month's special legislative session.
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As Mutiny! gets pushed around, thought it might be worth flagging up the two other books I’ve written. They represent a fairly significant journey that I’ve been on, gradually emerging from more orthodox ideas about faith and faith-practice, to…well, something beyond that. Still, I’m proud of each book as it stands, and some great people have said some very kind things about each of them.
The Complex Christ ( Signs of Emergence in the US )
Drawing in detail on urban theory, art and social practice, this profound and imaginative book calls on the Church to dispense with tired structures and ‘re-emerge’ as a networked organic system that can respond and react to its environment.
“If I had a list of the ten most important books for the emerging church, and for the church in general, I think this would definitely be on it.” – Jordon Cooper
“Beautifully weaving theory and praxis, this is a thoughtful and thought-provoking book.” – Tony Jones
“A dramatically prophetic book about the church, full of insight, imagination and creative theology.” – Christianity Magazine
Other – Embracing Difference in a Fractured World
Beginning with Jesus’ instruction to love God as we love our neighbours, and drawing in pirates, Facebook, Heidegger, AA Milne, hospitality and Sartre, ‘Other‘ explores how we can better engage ‘the other’ within ourselves, our faith and our communities. Drawing on my work in London as a Maths teacher, education writer, poet, father and theologian, this ‘accessibly and highly original’ work prompts us to reconsider the key question of ‘what kind of selves do we need to be in order to live in harmony with others?’
“This is a brilliant work” – Phyllis Tickle
“A work of rare beauty” – Peter Rollins
“With his new book Other, English author Kester Brewin joins Peter Rollins from Ireland and David Dark from the US as leading public theologians for a new generation of thoughtful Christians.” – Brian McLaren
“A book for mystics and poets and troubadours of a new world.” – Shane Claiborne
Go on… you know you want some good summer reading 😉

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LB Braxton Kelley
Coming off a career-best 12 tackles against Mississippi State, the middle linebacker from LaGrange has 24 tackles the past three games since moving into the starting lineup.
RB Alfonso Smith
The redshirt freshman moves into a starting role because of injuries to Rafael Little and Tony Dixon. He rushed for 92 yards on 17 carries and had two catches for 57 yards in the victory over Mississippi State.
QB André Woodson
The junior ranks second in the SEC in passing yards per game (240.1), third in total offense (228.8) and is tops in the league in touchdown passes with 18 to only five interceptions.
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Love my new yoga mat! Cushy and perfect grip! The blue colour looks even better in real life :) Thanks Eco Yoga store!
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2018 — A five-year-old female mountain lion named P-23 has died after she was struck by a vehicle on Malibu Canyon Road in the Santa Monica Mountains. P-23 was beloved by Southern Californians and became famous in 2013 after she was photographed on top of a deer on Mulholland Highway.
“This animal’s tragic death is a reminder that wildlife corridors and open space are critical to the survival of these magnificent cats,” said J.P. Rose, an attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity. “California needs to stop funneling money into more highway projects when our existing road networks don’t include crossings to protect mountain lions and other key members of our ecosystems.”
P-23 is the 18th mountain lion to be killed in a road collision in the region since 2002. Existing freeways and sprawl development in Southern California severely limit mountain lion movement in the Santa Monica and Santa Ana mountains, leading to decreases in genetic diversity.
As these big cats struggle to survive in urbanized Southern California, some local jurisdictions are making the problem worse. The city of Temecula in Riverside County just approved the Altair development in a wildlife corridor that Santa Ana mountain lions rely upon. The Center and other conservation groups filed a lawsuit challenging the Altair project in January.
Environmental groups and local officials have advocated for the Liberty Canyon wildlife crossing over Highway 101, which will improve mountain lion movement in the Santa Monica Mountains if it is built. However, progress has been slow due to lack of funding for the project.

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Title: Ned Kelly: Man and Myth
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"Ned Kelly: Man and Myth" by Manning Clark and other emininet writers and historians is a biographical work that explores the life of Ned Kelly, an infamous Australian outlaw and folk hero. The book offers a detailed account of Kelly's life, from his early years in a poverty-stricken family to his rise as a notorious bushranger. Clark examines the factors that contributed to Kelly's notoriety, including the harsh treatment of Irish immigrants in Australia, Kelly's own experiences with the law, and the media sensationalism that surrounded his exploits. Throughout the book, Clark also delves into the mythology surrounding Kelly's life and how his story has been distorted over time by popular culture and media.
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The Soraya Turns It Out with Tiler Peck and Friend
December 7, 2023
On Sunday at The Soraya, American international dancing sensation Tiler Peck performed her outstanding "Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends" project to the thrill of all of her adoring fans.
Hailing from Bakersfield, and now living in New York as a principal dancer with New York City Ballet (NYCB), Peck brought with her a highly accomplished cast of dancers and singers.
She is filled with love and joy for her craft and that is evident on stage through her passionate body movements and facial expressions. The audience is rocketed to another dimension while bearing witness to her awe-inspiring, extraordinary abilities. It was a privilege and an honor to be in the presence of her virtuosity.
Peck, who curated the program, describes this project as "a love letter to dance." Many different styles of dance were exhibited - ballet, tap dance, and even a bit of break-dancing.
There were four pieces on the program.
The performance opened with Thousandth Orange, six dancers displaying the superb choreography of Peck. Accompanied on stage by a piano quartet with music by Caroline Shaw, the dancers wore beautifully-colored leotards while creating a pleasing synergy between their dancing and the music. It was creative how Peck had the dancers dancing in pairs and then as a group, alternating back and forth. The creative lighting was also a key variable in this piece, as well as in the other three.
Next, was Swift Arrow, a duet featuring Peck and her usual NYCB partner Roman Mejia, created by well-known choreographer Alonzo King with music by jazz composer Jason Moran. They are a stunning couple that dance together with heightened emotion and passionate feeling for each other. At one point during their dance together, they are hugging while rolling on the stage. A really touching and sensual moment.
This led into Time Spell, a piece created by Peck and masterful tap dancer Michelle Dorrance, and included the hauntingly beautiful composition and voices of Penelope Wendlandt and Aaron Marcellus Sanders, both on stage with the dancers. Here, again, is a creative alternating between tap and ballet dancing. At the beginning of the piece, we saw Dorrance tap dancing on a raised platform that had the sound amplified. Then, other dancers joined in on the fun, mimicking the tap movements with their ballet shoes creating an intriguing chemistry.
To conclude the program, Peck chose choreographer William Forsythe's The Barre Project, Blake Works II with music by James Blake. Peck and Forsythe collaborated on this piece during the pandemic lockdown by using Zoom. The lockdown didn't stop Peck from continuing to work on her craft. She also had available virtual classes which found her instructing from the kitchen of her childhood home in Bakersfield.
One wouldn't think that using a barre on stage during a performance would be accepted, but Peck and the three other dancers made it work.
Each dancer, using the barre, did a solo first, practicing how they would in a rehearsal studio and then all dancers joined together away from the barre. It really is amazing the speed and control that Peck exhibits as she whirls around on the stage. It is at a higher level of being. Seriously jaw-dropping and astonishing.
All four dancers conquered Forsythe's demanding and challenging choreography, and the audience members were left wanting more greatness.

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Again one of the songs IN this song was supposed to be a clip in RaNd0Mn3S5 #3, but yet again the song fitted so well that I had to use the full song. Hope you like this PMV as well as the others, because it was a lot of fun to make and quite frankly I'm pleased at the result.
The song is called Polkarama by Weird Al Yankovic
Oh... my gosh! When I'm writing this, it's September 5th and not only has Weird Al promoted this video AAAND the sequel, but now Hasbro has announced that this will be on the DVD as extra-material. My gosh... Seriously? While I was making this video I remember thinking "Hey this is turning out to be really good. Maybe if I get super-lucky it MAY be even featured on EquestriaDaily. Likey not though..." and here we are. Seriously a big thanks to everypony for encouraging me and watching this video (apparently over and over again in some cases) and... wow, again I'm speechless. I guess I'm just really glad, that I've been able to affect the fandom in such a way and be a part of it. I can't wait for the second season to start in about a week and I wish you all a very pleasant day and thank you one last time. Peace out!


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The Range of Problems Facing Human Service Clients
University Of Phoenix
18 August 2014
“Problems for clients are rarely single issues and the human service Professional should approach each client with the expectation of more than One problem.” (Woodside & McClam, 2011, p. 13)
In our world today there are a very large number of problems that human service client’s face on a daily basis and problems in living is at the top of the list because there are many people who are not capable of taking care of them-selves physically, financially or mentally. These clients are all different ages and nationalities. Stemming from the elderly and mentally challenged, the ex-offenders and homeless veterans just to name a few. The human service professional has been put in place to provide a safety net for the community, with assisting the client with the right resources that will enable them to be healthy, productive and self-sufficient. But this can’t happen if our elderly are abused or they don’t have health insurance or our returning citizens who are coming home from prison can’t get a job because they are labeled a FELON for life, nor can they apply for food stamps and some are even denied educational benefits. Therefore being pushed back into a life of crime and old behavior and it looks as if the returning citizen hasn’t been rehabilitated when in all actuality society has failed them (Bapat, 2013). The alarming number of homeless people is at an all-time high as the economy continues to deteriorate and the number of social service and housing funding cuts increase so does the number of homeless clients. Understanding homelessness requires a grasp of several social issues: poverty, affordable housing, disabilities, and others. “According” to the national alliance to end homelessness the national rate of homelessness in America was 20 homeless people per every 10,000 people in the general population. The rate for veterans was even larger with 29 homeless veterans per every 10,000 people in the general population. Many veterans come home with PTSD and find that they have no support from family and applying for benefits and being approved can be a lengthy process. So veterans are left to sleep on the streets with undiagnosed issues that usually lead to other problems like substance abuse and crime ("National Alliance to End Homelessness: Snapshot of Homelessness," 2014).
Another problem our human service clients are facing is poverty. Clients are plagued with various kinds of systematic programs that help to meet their day-to-day needs. Welfare payments, food stamps, housing subsidies, and Medicaid all soften poverty’s impact, but the grim reality is poverty can be generational and most of the time it is because the system is not designed to help the clients get out of the situation but to assist the client while they are in the situation, creating a vicious crippling domino effect of poverty in our communities. As a consequence, it is very easy for families to become trapped in multi-generational welfare, which robs them of personal responsibility and self-reliance (Spalding, 2012). 2014 Federal Poverty Guidelines
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Addiction and dependence are also very common problems in living....
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Egan, G. (2002). The skilled helper: A problem-management and opportunity-development approach to helping. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Pub. Co.
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Spalding, M. (2012, September 21). Why the U.S. has a culture of dependency - CNN.com. Retrieved from http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/21/opinion/spalding-welfare-state-dependency/
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Port director: Large cargo a big chance to build business
PORTSMOUTH — An air of excitement blew through the Port of New Hampshire on Tuesday as workers at the State Pier anxiously awaited the arrival of a massive cargo ship and the start of perhaps one of the largest off-loading jobs in the local port's history.
Shortly before 10 a.m., the 612-foot Saimaagracht arrived, carrying components of a major wind turbine project in northern New Hampshire.
There to greet the ship and its crew was Port Director Geno Marconi and many other port officials.
The heavy-lift ship had been sitting out at sea past Portsmouth Harbor for days, having arrived ahead of schedule from Sweden.
The bright orange vessel attracted attention from spectators along the Piscataqua River as it made its way up the harbor.
In addition to the many port workers on hand for the event, tugboat operators from Portsmouth Pilots also helped by guiding the ship up river and turning it around in the narrow waterway between the Memorial and Sarah Mildred Long bridges.
Marconi said the ship is unlike any other vessel that has come to port in recent history, because it is equipped with three large cranes capable of handling a cargo capacity of 120 tons.
The cranes proved useful on Tuesday, lifting the large components off the ship and onto tractor-trailer flatbeds.
The components, which will be temporarily stored at a site on the Pease International Tradeport, include 22 nacelles, which each weigh 81 tons and are used to house various operational components of a wind turbine; 22 components called "hubs," which each weigh 26 tons; 22 spinners; and 69 frames and blades.
The wind turbine blades measure about 148 feet in length and each weighs 17 tons. All of the wind turbine parts were made by Vestas, based in Denmark.
The work on Tuesday largely concentrated on lifting the huge blades off the cargo ship. Marconi said it took about 45 minutes to off-load one blade. He said the off-load job necessitated more than 45 workers on the ground and another 35 on the ship itself. He added that the process of off-loading the cargo will likely take close to four days to complete, and that the job may be one of the largest the port has ever handled.
"For project cargo, this is pretty close to it, if not the largest," said Marconi.
While the cargo is meant for a significant wind turbine project in Coos County, Marconi said the prospect of bringing the ship into the local port is equally as important. He said the ship may even be the key to ensuring future business at the State Pier.
"This demonstrates to companies, like Vestas, that we are open for business," he said. "We do know there are windmill projects in New Hampshire and eastern Vermont over the next eight to 10 years."
Marconi said the hope is that the port will continue to attract the business associated with those major projects.
"We're hopeful we can demonstrate to this company that this is a viable port for them to bring their cargo in," he said.
The longtime port director said the off-load job highlights the State Pier's contribution to sustainability efforts and the local business community.
"This job has used quite a bit of local labor," he said.
As far as revenue for the port is concerned, Marconi said the ship will likely bring in more than any average cargo ship operation.
Hours after the ship arrived Tuesday, Marconi remained at the State Pier making sure the project continued to run smoothly. It wasn't until about 6 p.m. that the first wave of tractor-trailer units began to transport the turbine blades to Pease, bringing them along Market Street Extension on to Woodbury Avenue, then on to Gosling Road and into the tradeport.
The process of transporting the blades required a coordinated effort from several local police departments.


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“We are pleased to announce the COP Bureau has agreed that COP25 will take place from 2-13 December in Madrid,” United Nations climate chief Patricia Espinosa said on Twitter.
After more than 10 days of street protests, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said Thursday, October 31, his country was not in a position to host either the December 2-13 climate convention as well as the November 16-17 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
“This has been a very difficult decision, a decision that has been deeply painful because we know exactly how important APEC and COP are for Chile and the world,” said Pinera.
“When a father has problems, he must always prioritize his family over other options. The same goes for a president, he must always put his own compatriots first, ahead of any other considerations,” he added.
He said Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez had “made a generous offer to host the COP 25 summit in Madrid” on the originally scheduled dates which the Spanish government promptly confirmed.
Sanchez, who is gearing up for a repeat general election on November 10, called Espinosa’s announcement that Madrid would hold the climate summit “excellent news,” adding Spain was already working to prepare the event.
“Our government remains firmly committed for lasting progress and a fair ecological transition,” he added in a tweet.
Some 25,000 delegates were expected in Chile for COP 25, including teenage Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
The Madrid city councillor in charge of tourism, Almudena Maillo del Valle, said the Spanish capital was “perfectly qualified” to host the event.
“We have hotel capacity, our city is one of the safest in the world, we have the best public transport network,” she told Spanish public radio.
APEC said it supported Chile’s decision but gave no indication there would be a replacement summit this year, saying only that Malaysia would host the 2020 event.
Chile is grappling with its worst social crisis in decades, one that shows little sign of abating despite Pinera announcing a raft of measures aimed at placating protesters.
Demonstrators have demanded that the 69-year-old right-wing leader – whose personal fortune is estimated by Forbes at $2.8 billion – step down.
They have been angered by low salaries and pensions, poor public health care and education, and a yawning gap between rich and poor.
Pinera announced last week an increase in the minimum wage and pensions as well as measures to alleviate sky-high health care costs and a streamlining of public offices.
Protests began on October 18 and during the first few days there was widespread destruction, arson and looting.
Demonstrations have been largely calm over the last week but there were violent clashes between demonstrators and security services on Monday, October 28, when shops were looted and a building set on fire.
Huge numbers took to the streets on Wednesday, October 30, with the country semi-paralyzed as numerous shops and businesses remained closed.
Twenty people have been confirmed killed in the unrest. Chilean prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating a total of 23 deaths thought to be linked to the crisis.
Sixteen of the victims were killed “during the alleged commission of so-called ‘common’ crimes,” 5 “by actions of agents of the state” and two “under state custody,” prosecutors said on Twitter.
A mission led by the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Michelle Bachelet – Chile’s former president – is expected to open a probe later this week into allegations of police brutality.
Amnesty International has expressed concern about claims of “sexual torture,” reports of eye injuries and situations in which police or military action allegedly directly led to a death. – Rappler.com


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Are you trying to find a way to make a tastefully decorated room with brown furniture? One great way to add a flourish of personality to any room is to put an area rug in it.
But what are the best area rugs for brown furniture? In this guide, we’ll be showing you our favorites, and giving you some decorating advice.
This is what we’ll talk about:
- What qualities you should think about in an area rug
- Our picks for the best area rugs for brown furniture
- The benefits and drawbacks to each rug
- Our overall selection and suggestion
Let’s take a look.
Features to Consider
Color and Pattern
When you’re trying to pick a rug that matches with brown furniture, you’re focusing mostly on the color. You’ll have to think about which colors pair best with brown.
Fortunately, brown goes with a ton of other colors. You’ll have plenty of options to choose from.
In fact, it’s very likely that your favorite color could look gorgeous with brown. It’s wise to consider what some of your favorite shades are.
White and brown is an example of a classic color combination. A bright white next to a rich, dark brown looks traditional and provides an eye-pleasing contrast.
If you’d prefer something with a bit more of a modern twist, blue and brown works, too. The combination of these two colors will give your room a trendy feel.
You can even pair brown with more brown, although it’s best to make sure there’s some contrast so it doesn’t all blend together. A light brown and a very dark brown, for instance, go hand in hand.
The materials that make up an area rug are always worth considering. They have a massive influence on every other aspect of the rug, including looks, cost, durability, and maintenance.
As an illustration, look at synthetic materials. Materials like nylon and polypropylene are known for their range of colors and their ability to resist stains and messes.
On top of that, they’re generally affordable and hypoallergenic. So if you’re on a budget or you have allergies, rugs made from these materials are prudent picks.
A rug made from jute, on the other hand, is tough and long-lasting. They tend to feel coarse rather than nice and soft on your feet, though.
If you’re looking for a natural material that feels luxuriously soft, cotton and wool are good choices. One thing to note here is that some people are allergic to wool, so make sure this isn’t an issue for your household before you get a wool rug.
Does someone in your house have allergies? We’ve got a list of area rugs that are allergen-free here.
Do you prefer the feel of a thick or thin rug?
Whether a rug is something you can dig your toes into or whether it’s something that won’t impede a door depends on its pile height. As the name implies, the pile height of a rug, or the density of its fibers, impacts how high up off the floor it goes.
Typically, a rug with a high pile height will feel nicer on your feet because it provides more cushion. But they can also have a hard time fitting under furniture and doors can get caught on them.
Before you decide whether you’d have a rug with a high or low pile height, think about where you’re putting it. If it’s going in an entryway or underneath your furniture, you may want to consider one with a low pile height.
Like with many other purchases, the cost can be vital for an area rug, too. The right rug is one that you can afford comfortably.
One thing to note in this regard is that with rugs, a higher price typically comes from a higher quality. Durable natural materials, thickness, and hand weaving are all things that can contribute to a bigger cost.
But the good thing is, just like their looks, the prices of area rugs come in all shapes and sizes. No matter what your budget looks like, you’ll be able to find a rug that fits within it.
It’s still never a bad idea to outline what kind of price range works best for you. That way, you’ll spend less time looking at rugs that won’t fit your ideal budget.
Best Area Rugs for Brown Furniture
If you’re the kind of person who likes traditional and classic atmospheres, you’ll adore the Safavieh Premium Shag Area Rug – especially in white. Paired with chocolate-colored furniture, this rug will help convey a sense of timeless elegance in your room.
This rug is extremely comfortable, too. With a two-inch pile height, this is one you’ll be able to really dig your toes into or sit on.
- Comes in 20 different colors.
- Luxurious 2-inch pile height makes it plush and soft.
- Very little shedding, even though it’s a shag rug.
- Durable polypropylene materials means it’s safe for allergies and resists mold.
- Available in a variety of sizes and shapes.
- Made by a brand with over 100 years of experience.
- The thicker pile height means it could obstruct doors, so you may not want to put it in an entryway.
- Some customers noted it had a slight odor at first.
Are you a fan of going to the beach? Then you’ll enjoy the look for the Allison Teal Blue Geometric Area Rug.
Combined with a brown or beige, this rug will make your room look like a representation of the ocean waves and breezes. The brown and cream curved accents are reminiscent of the wind and sand.
Because it’s made from polypropylene, it’s also sturdy and long-lasting. It won’t stain easily, and it will repel allergens, too.
- Soothing beachy design.
- Resists stains, mildew, and mold.
- Easy to clean.
- No shedding.
- Comes in different sizes and shapes.
- Only available in this one color scheme.
With the Nourison Passion Traditional Area Rug, you can add a feminine air to your room. It could be perfect for a girl’s bedroom, or if you just want another room in your house to have the same soft and luxurious feel.
It’s a great option for those with allergies, pets, or children, too. Because it’s made from polypropylene, it can withstand the occasional spill and it won’t fade as much with time.
- Gorgeous vivid colors and bohemian pattern.
- Available in different colors and sizes.
- Resistant to staining and fading.
- Easy maintenance.
- No shedding.
- Some customers said the colors weren’t as bright as the picture.
- It may need to air out at first because of a slight smell.
A bright yellow amid the backdrop of brown furniture will bring a liveliness and energy to your room. It’s a visually pleasing color combination that is reminiscent a beautiful and crisp autumn.
If yellow isn’t your thing, you can get this rug in a huge variety of colors. There are many different palettes to explore here, which makes this Brandt a versatile pick.
Like many other rugs, it’s made from hypoallergenic polypropylene, too. This means that it will be sturdy and suitable for high-traffic areas of your home.
- Bright and lively colors.
- Resists staining, mold, and mildew.
- Jute backing adds some extra durability.
- Easy to clean.
- Some customers said it was thinner than they expected.
Turquoise and brown is another lovely color combination. It conveys an atmosphere of opulence and comfort without being gaudy, which has made it popular in many homes.
With this Ottomanson rug, you can get the plushness of shag carpeting in a brilliant turquoise shade. However, you can purchase it in several other colors if you like the texture but not the shade.
- Available in gorgeous and vivid colors.
- Stain-, mildew-, fade-, and mold-resistant polypropylene material.
- Easy to clean.
- Will feel plush and soft.
- Bound edges increase its longevity.
- Comes in various shapes and sizes.
- Because of its height, you might not want to use this rug in a doorway.
- A few customers noted that it had a slight smell initially.
This Naples rug in mint is an invigorating and indulgent twist to any color scheme featuring brown. It reminds us a bit of minty chocolate when we look at it, which is certainly not a bad thing to think of.
Otherwise, it kind of has a natural feel to it, too. It’s almost like sitting in a bright and refreshing meadow.
It’s made from wool, too, which is a versatile and soft material. Despite its softness, though, this is one tough rug.
- You can get it in many colors.
- Soft texture.
- Available in various sizes to fit different rooms.
- Because it’s wool, it’s prone to shedding and you will need to vacuum it every so often.
- The brighter color can show dirt more easily.
Want to transform your room into a space that oozes vivaciousness and fun? This Safavieh Modern Boho Abstract Watercolor Area Rug can help you accomplish that, especially in orange.
The bright splashes of color in the pattern will catch the eye, shedding some light in any space. Additionally, the pattern comes in a variety of colors, each of which would look lovely with your brown furniture.
- Lively pattern with splashes of color.
- Made by a trusted brand that has been around for over 100 years.
- Will not stain or fade easily.
- Repels allergens naturally.
- A few customers said the colors were actually brighter than they were expecting.
For a touch of indulgent luxury, take a look at this Matilda rug. In red, it would look positively decadent with your brown furniture and a few matching red accents.
The overall tone in your room would be one of warmth and comfort. This is the rug for you if you enjoy a plush and comfortable atmosphere.
- Exquisite and rich colors.
- Attractive vine pattern.
- Resistant to stains, mildew, and mold.
- Low pile height to fit beneath doors and furniture.
- Simple maintenance.
- Ideal for high traffic areas.
- Customers reported slight variations in color from the pictures.
- Not available in many color options.
If you like the red and brown combination but want a little more of a natural look, the Home Dynamix Catalina Pierre Contemporary Modern Area Rug could be the solution. The vine-like patterns on the sides are much more prominent.
It also has a handful of options to choose from, in case you like the pattern but not the colors. Most of them would be beautiful with brown furniture.
This rug is a great option for those wanting to provide a cozy atmosphere in their rooms.
- Cozy and natural vine and leaf pattern.
- Made from hypoallergenic polypropylene.
- A few different colors and sizes.
- Pain-free upkeep.
- Will resist stains and mildew.
- It can slide around on your floor, so you’ll need to consider buying a pad for the back.
- Some customers said it was thinner than they expected.
This tan area rug could provide a nice contrast to dark brown furniture. It’s made from hand-woven jute, too, so it brings a very natural feel to any room you lay it in.
Add some copper and white accents, and you’ll have a room that looks very rustic and chic, like something you’d see in an island cabana.
The jute is especially durable. This is a tough area rug that can expect to stand up to daily wear and tear.
- Natural and organic feel.
- Tough material.
- The hand-woven texture gives it a personal touch.
- Good natural alternative for anyone allergic to wool.
- This rug can shed a bit, so you will need to vacuum it to keep fibers from spreading through your house.
- The texture of it is a bit rougher than other options.
With all of the options in this list, you may have been inspired on how to decorate your room with brown furniture. Brown isn’t a difficult color to match, and you’ll have fun getting to use your creativity to create a space that really feels like home – especially with the addition of a beautiful area rug.
If we had to pick one from the list, we’d go with the Matilda Geometric Area Rug. The warmth it could add to a room is especially homey and comfortable.

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Nicki Minaj and YoungBoy Never Broke Again have their eye on running up the charts,so that made Nicki Minaj able to call on NBA Youngboy for a collaboration this Thursday. The two have announced a new single and video set to hit this week. Appearing on Minaj’s IG page, YoungBoy and a still pregnant Minaj appear on a video set to prepare for thier collaboration.NBA Youngboy has been one of the most consistent young artists in the game for quite some time now. It feels like he is dropping a new project every single month in a year, and fans are always eager to bless their ears with new Youngboy tracks because it always become a hit. He has certainly caught the attention of some of the biggest artists in the world, particularly like Nicki Minaj, who has been teasing a collaboration with Youngboy for a few months now and now she is willing to feature him.Back in August, Youngboy even previewed the song on social media while showing fans that he was on the set of a music video with Nicki Minaj so they should be willing for an upcoming collaboration, who was still pregnant at that time. Now, Nicki is taking to Instagram to show fans that the new track and music video is going to be here a lot sooner than you may think of.
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Due to it’s natural hollow braid, it can be slipped over your fly line to give a smooth ‘no bump’ join.
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For most purposes, the Airflo No Frills backing is perfectly adequate as a trout backing line. If you require a stronger line, say for salmon fishing,then you should consider another backing line.
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The platform seamlessly pools multiple loyalty/reward points of banks, retail, entertainment, F&B, travel, etc., and enables consumers to access them at one place and pay with them everywhere.
Newly-born Twid stands out in the crowd with its unique business model. It is a millennials payment app that aggregates multiple loyalty/reward points, enabling an individual to use these to pay at offline and online stores. Headquartered in Bengaluru, this fintech startup was launched in June this year and is the brainchild of Amit Koshal, Rishi Batra and Amit Sharma. It has recently raised Rs 10 crore in seed funding.
“We are strong believers of making life simpler for a user,” says Amit Koshal, co-founder & CEO, Twid. “We noticed that over Rs 16,000 crore worth of points were lying unnoticed by the consumers in India today. These rewards get accumulated, just like a savings account of a user but because it is kept under wraps, there is hardly any meaningful option to spend on. Inspired by this realisation, Twid was established as a mobile-first global platform that facilitates the consumers to access all of their rewards from banks, brands, travel, dining and so on at one place, combine them to make them bigger and make payments through their accumulated reward point balance,” he reveals.
At its core, Twid is a payment network. “A new mode of payment for the millennials,” says Koshal. The platform seamlessly pools multiple loyalty/reward points of banks, retail, entertainment, F&B, travel, etc., and enables consumers to access them at one place and pay with them everywhere. “Be it shopping, grocery, cabs, dining, food ordering, flights and more, pay with your consolidated reward points and use your rewards your way. That’s the whole USP of the platform,” he says.
Since it’s an innovation in the market, the acceptability of this venture is great, and everyone wants to join hands. “We have now introduced 20,000-plus fine dine restaurants, over 80,000-plus shopping merchants where users can use rewards just like any other mode of payment. You will see us introducing new categories, large partnerships in the coming days,” he says. “With focus on making rewards more valuable and hence meaningful, we help banks and brands take rewards to an all-new level for multifold increase in their consumer engagement leading to steep growth in business.”
Currently Twid’s focus is to build a great team, more partnerships, product innovation and tech advancements. “We are in fintech, so the company will introduce new products for users to engage with and merchants’ banks to better communicate with the consumers. We will be working towards digitising the transactions in the country. We have a global outlook and the product and platform is built to scale,” says Koshal.


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There’s a saying “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” must be true, so I thought to myself that good cheese in cozy ambiance should set the right mood for a romantic dinner. My husband loves cheese and he hoped to find a good restaurant that served a well-assembled cheese board. A homemade cheese platter was long overdue and this was my first time buying cheese for party platter.
After some research on Google God, I learnt the 5 essentials of a cheese platter:
Something smooth – Goat cheese or brie cheese
Something bitter – Blue cheese or pesto gouda
Something sharp – Double Gloucester spring onion or aged cheddar
Something crunchy – Provolone or parmesan
Make use of all farm animals, cheese make of cow, goat or sheep milk. Select cheese from a variety of family, texture and age.
Cracker – Go for neutral cracker, salted cracker, I added some sesame sprinkled cracker
Bread – French bread or sourdough are great choices, keep it plain and simple here
Olives – Green and black olive soaked in extra virgin olive oil and red paprika
Fruits and juice – easy choice, OJ! Orange juice adding some tangy
Mixed nuts – Add some crunch, pistachios, roasted almond even cashew will do
Hummus dip – plain or flavored hummus; blends well with cracker and olives
Honey or fruit preserve – adding sweetness in palette
Yes Plating that’s the fifth essential! You may have the best ingredient in hand but an utterly wrong presentation will be an epic fail when it comes to cheese platter. Get creative, slice it dice it, leave a block cheese and serve it in room temperature. Place a few knives extra for your guests.
What more would you need? Well, lots of food love, finesse and don’t forget to dress up your dinner table a little
…and that’s my celebratory post, my 67th blog post on the third anniversary of my blogging experience.
Tip: Bangalore foodies can visit the cheese and produce section of Nature’s Basket or Gourmet Westside for most these ingredients. Have fun!
With whole wheat base and healthy veggie toppings, the custom-made pizza is got to be better than anything you find outside. Moreover, I like my spices and trying out variety in cheese. Sometime marinated mozzarella or provolone and cheddar.
Cooking is more fun than I thought it would be. My husband brought me cook book called simple vegetarian and took hints from the book to make the pizza base. The other thing, a new camera, Yay!
There are three important factors that make a great food blog. The recipe, the presentation and the timing of photography. I always happen to screw up either the lighting or background. For once I’m happy with these photograph, I always have felt that I could be better in my previous posts.
Whole wheat flour 1.5 cup
All purpose flour 2 cups
Dry active yeast 1 packet
Oil 3 table-spoon
Sugar 1 table-spoon
Salt as needed
Warm Water 2 cup
Oven temp – 425 F for 25 mins
Onion 1 small
Yellow and Green bell pepper 1/2 each
Tomatoes 1 small
Pickled jalapeño as needed
Provolone cheese 7 slices
Parmesan cheese as needed
Pasta sauce 1 cup
Red chili powder 1 t spoon
Salt as needed
Day – night, warm – cold, jolly – gloomy… there are two extremes to everything in life. Sometimes it’s not as bad as we think it is. Like the way we look forward to a snowy christmas, despite the cold… and so is the perfect combo of sweet and savory dishes to make us feel content.
Try out this very simple yet amazing recipe to make airy-savory puffs with store brought pastry sheets.
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Sometimes, you think that there are certain dishes that you never cook at home. Bread is one such food in my list of items that cannot be made well at home. Well, I must say that blogosphere is one inspiring place to be! I’m honored to write a guest post for Moms crazy cooking during this holiday season, it’s all about meeting people, good food and happy cheers.
I started out looking for yeast and found the recipe on Fleischmann’s website, of course I altered it per our taste. Continue reading
Its called the festival of lights, one of the biggest Hindu celebration. The fun begins weeks before this auspicious day, when we start shopping new clothes for everyone in the family. The streets are lite with lanterns and fireworks, prayers, offerings and of course yummy sweets and fried savory item.
This year I made 2 sweets, Boondi ladoos and an Cashew coconut rolls. Crispy fried Murruku is every South-Indian’s favorite savory.
Cashew coconut roll recipe
Cashew coconut roll is my adaptation of the seven cup cake or 7-cup burfi recipe. Instead of chick-pea flour and plain milk, I used cashew and milk powder.
Priya’s Kitchen usually provides home-cooked indian meals, a little spicy, a little healthy. In recent days, my DH’s craving taste buds and my food blogger friend’s enthusiasm has opened new pantry door through my kitchen….I’m all about trying out easy, breeze, not-so-usual food. I’m surprised how easy and yummy they turned out for a first-timer. This is my version of Vegetarian…hmmm actually, Eggetarian Lasagna!
- Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Lasagna sheets
- Formaggio Fresh Marinated Mozzarella Cheese with Fresh Basil & Chopped Garlic
- Finlandia Jalapeño Muenster cheese – The real recipe calls for Ricotta cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Prego tomato garlic italian sauce
- Fresh and frozen vegetable of your choice
- 3 Eggs & Spinach omelet
- Garlic, parsley italian herbs
- Red chili flakes
- Butter/ Olive oil
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Boil enough water to immerse the lasagna strips, add 1/2 spoon of salt and few drops of olive oil. Cook until soft, usually 15 to 20 minutes. Continue reading

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With Love, Kentucky
Some kentuckians showed their opinions today at the capitol...with art.
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They made signs...and wrote poems about economic and social justice... voting rights restoration...and breonna's law.
Organizers with "kentuckians for the commonwealth" say it wasn't easy to have a voice during this legislative session because of the pandemic.
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Even if we can't get in the building, we can make an impression."
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You can’t miss our 2012 Tax Day Tea Party on Sunday, April 15th at the Wellington Amphitheater starting at 1:30pm. Our keynote speakers will be Congressman Allen West, Dick Morris from Fox News, Anita MonCrief from ACORN fame, Dan Mangru from Fox Business, and local talk radio hosts Joyce Kaufman and Craig Henne. Our MC will be Brian Mudd from WJNO AM1290. We have a host of other speakers listed here.
In addition, we will have activities for children, excellent food concession from the Tuxedo Gourmet, drawings with great prizes, and much more!
If that weren’t enough, we will have opera-trained Lou Galterio sing the National Anthem, and a young up & coming singer, Brie Goldsobel singing patriotic songs.
An extra special treat will be the music of LeVeL, a West Palm Beach-based band (area code 561) best known for edgy, acoustic rock. Their unique and predominantly original music is a direct reflection of the band members’ extensive and varied experiences, and contains elements of classic rock, punk, funk, jazz, acoustic rock, dance music and heavy metal. Their music is uplifting, inspiring and will touch the hearts of people of all ages.
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Whether you are new to being in a relationship or not, there are three major lessons to learn just in one year of being in a relationship, as well as everything else that may happen. You may not go through each of these lessons, but you should keep an eye out for the beginnings of them at least, especially if you never seem to last long in a relationship.
These lessons, such as expectations, stages of a relationship, and the direction of a relationship, may help you learn about what it is that you desire in a relationship, and how to go about getting there.
The first lesson is about expectations, and this is because high expectations may leave you feeling disappointed, whereas lower expectations may leave you feeling satisfied. The key is finding a balance between the two.
The second lesson is about knowing the stages within a relationship, from infatuation to love.
“Relationships, just like life, have their own stages. It starts off with infatuation and goes through several stages along the way.”
Believe it or not but the last stage of a relationship is a true understanding of the other person and knowing how to love them well.
Finally, the third lesson is knowing which direction your relationship is heading; is it heading towards a breakup or a makeup? It may take a year or several years to know that for sure. So what does happen within one year in a relationship?
The First Few Dates
One thing to always keep in mind during the initial attraction to another person is that you don’t want to rush it or force it, rather let it happen naturally. Whether you fall in love at first sight or not, it largely depends on an initial spark.
If you don’t know if you have that or not, try giving the other person a chance. The spark that may come at the beginning of the relationship will be your drive to want to not only discover more about the other person but to be a better person by being and doing more. The same should be said of the other person as well. This is a stage of infatuation because the chemicals in your brain are high on a feel-good chemical.
Everything may seem better than it really is when you are around the other person. You may feel as though the outside world doesn’t really exist, at least when you are with this special person. It seems as though you are on top of the world as if nothing can stand in your way. You may also have heightened sensual urges when you are with the other person, but you should wait to act on those urges until you have built a strong emotional connection with the other person, and a platform of trust and commitment unless there is a mutual agreement.
The First Few Months in Your Relationship
While still feeling infatuated by the other person, you may begin noticing their flaws. You did not notice them earlier because you were so focused on the good things about them. This is when the conflict in a relationship usually begins.
Many relationships end if the conflict cannot be overcome. If there was enough of a spark at the beginning of the relationship, the conflict that arises may be easier dealt with since you have a connection with the other person. You may have felt deceived because the other person did things that you once liked, but you begin to realize that they may have only done so to please you, hoping you would like them back. If not, then they must have been genuine, and those who are genuine are keepers.
It is important to keep in mind that in order for two people to come together in a relationship, there needs to be some common ground around which the relationship is built. However, it may take a year to know just what that is.
One Year into Your Relationship
If the relationship has successfully made it to one year, then congratulations! The first year in a relationship was really all about getting to know the other person and seeing if there are compatibility, common core values and life goals. You may have learned that respect, communication, honesty, and loyalty were the characteristic traits of the other person which made you come to love them. It’s also important if you get their sense of humor too. Now is the time to figure out how you really feel about the sum of the other person.
That means taking into consideration the good and bad things that make up the other person. This is because, after the first year in a relationship, you may have thoughts about the future, whether that is a future together or apart from the person you are in a relationship with. That can only be decided the longer you are together and the more experiences you enjoy together, and the conflicts you overcome together.
When your Relationship ends
The right relationship for you may start out like this, and if it doesn’t, being friends with the other person may be one step closer to finding that special someone. You don’t have to block the other person out of your life for fear of the relationship getting uncomfortably awkward. You may have been through a lot together, and sometimes those memories are worth holding onto after all, even if you were never lovers.
Ending a relationship out of hatred or jealousy of the other person may guarantee that you may bring those fears and thoughts into your next relationship.
So keep in mind that if it doesn’t work out due to fighting, try to make peace with the situation if not with the other person and move on. You may feel a heavy burden slide off your shoulders, rather than bringing that burden into your next relationship in the form of emotional baggage. The right person for you is always worth the wait.

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What is mental punishment? Sentimental (or verbal) misuse occurs when individuals states or really does something that makes
you are feeling worried or terrible about your self. Additionally include continual spying or stalking. Many people believe psychological misuse isn’t since significant as bodily abuse, but we realize that will ben’t true. Experiencing psychological misuse make a difference the self-esteem and esteem. All types of abuse were wrong, therefore never are entitled to to feel operated or afraid within commitment.
Certain examples of emotional abuse are:
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Some types of intimate misuse tend to be difficult to distinguish, like declining to utilize condoms whenever asked or stating, “if your liked me personally, you would make love with me.”
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"Eating is an agricultural act," essayist Wendell Berry famously wrote. It's also a political one. Which is why last week Berry, geneticist Wes Jackson and sustainable-agriculture advocate Fred Kirschenmann made a pilgrimage to Washington to make a case for a new kind of food policy.
Jackson is president of the Kansas-based Land Institute; Kirschenmann is a fellow at Iowa State University's Leopold Center and president of New York's Stone Barns Center. The three met with administration officials and senators to promote a 50-year-farm bill, a proposal for gradual, systemic change in American farming. The plan asks for $50 million annually for plant breeding and genetics research. But it also puts forward a new vision of agriculture, one that values not only yields but also local ecosystems, healthy food and rural communities.
Staff writer Jane Black talked with them about the future of agriculture, urban "food citizens" and whether genetically modified food can save the world. Excerpts follow:
So, word is you have a plan to save agriculture?
Jackson: We are here to promote the necessity and possibility of a 50-year farm bill in which each of the five-year farm bills would be mileposts. The idea begins with acknowledging that nature covers much of the land with perennials, and agriculture reversed that thousands of years ago. In our modern times, we've offset the consequences with management techniques and fossil fuels that are nonrenewable and contribute to greenhouse gases.
Why are perennials so important?
Jackson: They have an extensive root system and give cover year-round. With annuals, you tear the ground up every year and leave it subject to the forces of wind and water. What got us started many years ago was not the greenhouse gas issue; it was the soil erosion issue.
Kirschenmann: We have some ideas that are grounded in 30 years of solid experience. We want to get the ideas out there and say, here is a new way to do this that can address the issues that we're starting to face in agriculture. As energy costs go up, the current industrial system is not going to be able to sustain itself. There aren't going to be enough public subsidies to keep it going. And so people are then going to be really looking for alternatives. And that's why we need to do the research now.
Wendell's collection of essays, "The Unsettling of America," was published in the 1977. In it, he highlighted the same problems we face today: the disappearance of small farmers, increased chemical use, etc. Are you optimistic that this time something will change?
Berry: The tragedy of that book is that 32 years after it was published, it's still relevant. If it were obsolete, we'd be a lot happier. I'm not optimistic, but I think there's some reason to hope, because this conversation is broadening. We're building a constituency, an urban agrarian constituency that is devoted to farmers markets and community-supported agriculture.
Is that urban constituency important? In other words, are advocates right that we can "vote with our forks"?
Berry: You've got a farm population that's too small to count. So should we delude ourselves that we represent a politically significant population? No farmer thinks that. We're not going to get anywhere if we don't have urban allies.
Kirschenmann: One of the things that's changing, and it's still at its very early stages, is we're no longer seeing communities of farmers and consumers. We're starting to see them as food citizens. Part of what changed that is the food crisis of the last 24 months.
You mean rising food prices?
More and more people are aware that our current food system is not as secure as we thought. One week it's [food tainted with] melamine, another week it's peanut butter, and so people, their consciousness around food issues is emerging and they're wondering what to do. They want a more trusting relationship with where their food comes from.
Genetically modified plants have plenty of traction in the Obama administration as a solution to feed the world. Do you agree?
Kirschenmann: If you think about it, that approach really isn't working here. If it weren't for subsidies, farmers wouldn't be able to buy the technologies that are supposed to save us. How are African farmers going to afford the technologies? So one of the things we're starting to see -- and President Obama mentioned it in his comments at G8 -- is that we need to address the problem of hunger, but the way we need to address it is to work with people in the communities.
But companies such as Monsanto argue that population growth makes technology essential.
Berry: The inevitable aim of industrial agri-investors is the big universal solution. They want a big product that can be marketed everywhere. And the kind of agriculture we're talking about that leads to food security and land conservation is locally adapted agriculture. And they can't do that. Industrial agriculture plants cornfields in Arizona; locally adapted agriculture says, what can we fit in this place that will not destroy it? Or what can nature help us to do here? That's the critical issue.
Washington doesn't think in 50-year increments. How do you sell this?
Jackson: You sell it the same way as global warming or population growth. Washington thinks it's going to deal with the global warming problem in 50 years? We will have this if we get cracking.
Kirschenmann: Because of our election cycles, you're right. People tend to think in terms of two-year, four-year or six-year cycles. But I think the effort to deal with climate change is starting to change with that, because they know they can't deal with climate change on that timeline. They have to extend the horizon. So we think the time is right to add agriculture to that.

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AceShowbiz - Katy Perry almost missed her big night out at the Met Gala in New York on Monday, May 7, when her classic car stalled en route to the red carpet. The "Roar" singer was on her way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art when the 1930s-style motor she rented for her big entrance failed to start a block away from the party.
In a video, obtained by TMZ, her driver frantically attempts to turn the car over as Katy frets and considers walking to the event, dressed as a golden angel in a Versace dress and thigh-high boots, with the outfit topped off with a pair of massive wings. Luckily, the driver eventually managed to get the vehicle going again, which the crowd surrounding the "American Idol" judge celebrated by giving a big cheer.
The car issue wasn't Katy's only stress on the evening, however. While her giant wings were made for a conversation piece, they proved somewhat treacherous to those around her. At one point, as Katy posed for photographers on the red carpet, she ended up turning and smacking her stylist Jamie Mizrahi in the face with one of the wings.
And the moment, which was captured on E! News' livestream, didn't go unnoticed by fans, with one tweeting, "Did anybody else see Katy perry smack that girl with her wing. omg (oh my God). And she didn't even say sorry."
"How many people did @katyperry hit with these wings at #MetGala? I'm going with a low estimate of 25," another wrote.
However, Jamie is sure not to have held a grudge about the incident, as she previously told PEOPLE that her client was planning to make a big entrance in her ensemble. "I mean you know Katy, how much she loves dress up and theatrics and kind of a production, so I think that is the joy in that," Jamie explained.
Katy was one of a number of golden girls at the gala, who went for a metallic look as they attempted to marry outfits with the night's "Heavenly Bodies" religious theme. Kim Kardashian, Ashley Graham, Olivia Munn, Kerry Washington, Ariana Grande and Sarah Jessica Parker also adopted the color for the red carpet.

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WEST MICHIGAN (June 29, 2014) — The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has now placed all of West Michigan in a slight risk for severe weather development. While some showers and storms are possible during the day Monday, the best chance for strong to severe storms arrives Monday evening and Monday night as a potent cold front blasts in to the state.
Severe storms here will be dependent on what occurs to our west early in the day, but we are expecting plenty of energy to be built up in the atmosphere from daytime heating. That, coupled with the moisture in the air (humidity) and the much needed trigger mechanism (lift) provided by an arriving cold front. SPC discussions elude to the possibility of an MCS, or mesoscale convective system rolling through the area. Simply put, this is a cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms that can produce strong damaging winds, large hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rain.
SPC discussions further mentioned the possibility of a tornado or two not being ruled out due to adequate shear in the atmosphere. There are two types of shear. One is directional shear from wind coming in from different directions from the ground upward. It produces a turning motion. The other type is speed shear. This is wind coming in at different speeds as you leave the surface. This also can produce a turning motion.
There is no guarantee that severe weather will occur, but there certainly should be a heightened awareness Monday evening and Monday night until the cold front passes. Behind the front we can expect a cooler, drier air mass with more pleasant conditions and no storm threat on Tuesday. Click over to www.fox17online.com/weather for the complete forecast.


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Lower speed limits along a notorious “high risk and dangerous" road, dubbed the “mad mile”, are to come into force from next year. Surrey County Council has agreed to restrictions on the A217 between Sutton and Banstead in the new financial year after calls for greater safety measures.
The dual carriageway currently has a speed limit of 60mph which petition papers presented to the council said were “often abused” with cars even "racing" with “no heed to other road users”. This, it said, “led to severe accidents on that stretch, most of which could have been avoided if there was an imposed limit of 40 mph".
In March this year a woman died in hospital three weeks after a crash happened involving two cars along the A217. Both vehicles were travelling south from Belmont Rise roundabout towards the traffic lights at Fir Tree Road.
Website crashmap shows the junctions at either end of the "mad mile" are particular hotspots for crashes. The petition added: “There is no valid reason why this short stretch of road should allow a limit of 60mph, when the rest of the A217 stretch has a limit of 40 mph.”
Ram Nandula who led the efforts, addressed the Tuesday, July 25, cabinet meeting. He said: “We’ve seen how dangerous the road is because of the change over from 40 to 60 and then back to 40 as people hit the road they start racing with each other on both lanes. It's a high risk road, and it's not safe for pedestrians or cyclists.”
He added that the rest of the road was 40mph and changing this stretch would allow for “a smoother flow of traffic”.
The meeting was chaired by cabinet member for highways and community resilience, Councillor Kevin Deanus. He said: “Yes, we agree and we will do it. We’ve looked at the number of collisions, there are collisions at either end. Partially due to people approaching too fast. There are crossing points and a 60mph dual carriageway is not a nice place for a pedestrian to cross the road.”
He said that long term the council was minded to introduce a signalled crossing on the road and that speed data collected along the road backed up the need for tighter controls there. The council understands the road has "a history of collisions including some resulting in serious injury". As for time frames, Cllr Deanus said that highways money had been budgeted for so the new measures would be introduced and evaluated in the 2023/24 financial year.
According to the county council, its road safety engineering team has already allocated its central road safety budget on schemes across the county with a history of collisions. The official response to the petition read: "Therefore, we would be able to tackle this stretch with our central budget to implement a lower 40mph speed limit in the following financial year starting in April 2024.
"Once implemented we will undertake similar speed surveys to check on the success of the scheme and compliance with the new speed limit. This will inform on the need for any additional measures to manage speeds successfully on this stretch." Mr Nandula said: “Thank you so much, I understand how important getting the budget is, and better late than never.”
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Decision making and mental well-being
As discussed in previous articles mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a meaningful contribution to their community.
Our ability to make effective decisions is part of good problem solving and is essential for maintaining mental well-being. The decisions we make shape the direction of our lives, sound decisions can help us live fulfilling lives while poor decisions can ruin us.
What factors influence our decision making?
Many factors can influence how and why we make certain decisions, these include:
- Our level of maturity: age is a significant factor in making good decisions for ourselves however, increasing in age does not always make us more mature. Our ability to accept the consequences of our actions and take responsibility for them is the true sign of maturity and will often influence how and why we make certain decisions.
- Social pressure: the influence of family, friends and peers can strongly influence our decision making. This is good when the support from those around us is constructive and in our best interest, however, often we feel pressured to make key life decisions based on what others will say and this can be counter-productive or even destructive.
- Finances: the availability of financial resources or lack thereof can influence our decisions. We must however, strive to always do the best with what we have lest we get paralyzed by lack of sufficient funds.
- Influence of media: we are influenced heavily in our decision making by what we see and hear in the media. Social media particularly often shapes our opinions through powerful algorithms. Becoming more conscious of this influence will help us make more independent decisions.
- Alcohol and substance use: intoxication is the cause of many poor decisions. Alcohol and other intoxicating substances will affect our brain’s executive function and will significantly impair our judgment and good sense.
- Mental health challenges: mental health challenges will affect our thoughts, emotions and behaviour and can have a significant effect on the quality of decisions we make.
Effects of poor mental health on decision making
Mental health problems affect our ability to think clearly, manage our emotions and behave adaptively. Mental health challenges may:
- Impair our attention and concentration that can make it difficult to think through problems and see alternative ways to face our challenges
- Cause us to become disinhibited and cause us to make rash decisions and engage in risky behaviour
- Cause us to become very anxious and indecisive, leaving us stuck in the “paralysis of analysis”
- Cause us to become demotivated making it difficult to make effective decisions
- Cause us to have fatigue and low energy making it difficult to act on our decisions
How can I make better decisions?
The process of making a good decision involves considering and selecting a certain course of action from among alternatives.
- Realise that you always have a choice: however limited our options may be in life, we always have a choice even if that choice is just our attitude in the circumstances that we find ourselves in. Many times we end up compromising because we feel we have ‘no choice’ and this can result in poor decisions.
- Get more information before making your decision: Whatever it is that you are contemplating about, make sure to get as much information as you can on all your options. Many bad decisions have been made due to sheer ignorance.
- Identify the pros and cons for all your alternatives and weigh the costs against the benefits for you.
- Select the best alternative with the greatest benefit and the least negative consequences and act on it. Do not procrastinate or get stuck in the ‘paralysis of analysis’ for fear of making the wrong decision.
- Continuously review your decision in light of the consequences. Do not be afraid to admit that a decision you made may have been a bad choice. Learning from failure is part of making better decisions in the future. If you think that you or someone that you know may be struggling to maintain their mental well-being, please contact your nearest health service provider and get help.
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Key points from Kaufman Bros. analyst Sameet Sinha's recent note to clients on Sify Ltd. (NASDAQ:SIFY):
• Higher SG&A affects EBITDA. Sify reported fiscal 4Q07 revenue of $33 million versus our estimate of $32.2 million. Gross margins came in at 46.7%, above our estimate of 46.5%; adjusted EBITDA was $2.4 million (7% margin) versus our expectation of $4 million. The $2.4 million in EBITDA nets out about $1.8 million in incremental bad debt expense (out of a total of $2.39 million) and forex losses of about $400,000. Net of these extraordinary expenses, the variance versus our estimate was primarily due to an increase in SG&A caused by additional hiring and incremental marketing.
• Corporate services drives growth. The Corporate services business exhibited strong growth, up 20% Y/Y and 4% Q/Q to $19.5 million (versus our estimate of $19.3 million). Management has seen efficiencies from the realignment of the sales force to sell multiple products and expects the benefits to gain momentum over the next few quarters.
• Access Media declined. The Access Media business declined 5% Y/Y and was flat Q/Q to $10.6 million (versus our estimate of $10.2 million). Most of the decline is at the cyber cafe business as the management team is focused on turning around the underperforming cafes and has slowed down the pace of new cafe openings. These cafes are being positioned as e-stores providing travel bookings, bill payments and money transfer services. The roll out of these services should be completed in the next 2-3 quarters. The ISP business continues to grow adding 7,000 new subs to end the quarter with 215,000 subscribers. Management indicated that they are already seeing a benefit to gross margins and EBITDA margins due to the restructuring.
• Growth at interactive services declined. This business grew 23% Y/Y and declined 11% Q/Q to $1.6 million (versus our estimate of $1.8 million). The slowdown was caused by the departure of some ad sales personnel and tough comps created by a large corporate order in FY3Q07. The company has announced that it will be outsourcing its ad sales to Big Bang Media, which should give it access to agencies who handle most of the marketing dollars.
• Changes to our estimates. We are increasing our 2008 revenues from $145 million to $148.4 million, primarily at the Corporate business, offset by reductions at the Access Media business. Our Adjusted EBITDA estimate declines from $20.5 million to $18.7 million to account for higher SG&A costs.
• Our price target remains $8. This utilizes a 10-year forecast of the company’s estimated unlevered free cash flow discounted at the cost of equity of 13.4%, down from 13.6% due to a lower risk free rate (10-year note) in our CAPM model.
Bottom line. As expected, the bad debt write offs continue at SIFY and smaller amounts should be expected for the next 2 quarters. While the turnaround seems to show some traction, it is still in its early stages. Maintain HOLD.

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Waste management company, Biffa, has announced a strategic partnership with GB Railfreight (GBRf) to extend its rail hub network for transporting inactive waste.
Biffa recently opened a transfer station in Manchester and will use the partnership to initially focus on connecting Manchester and Leeds with Biffa’s landfill facility in Roxby.
When this system becomes operational, Biffa expects that these two rail links will be able to transport around 250,000 tonnes of inactive waste each year, equivalent to 16,000 truck journeys.
The creation a rail hub network is part of Biffa’s strategy to develop its infrastructure and innovate its customer service, including continued investment in recycling and other waste technologies.
With fewer landfill sites in operation, waste is now travelling significant distances to be disposed, and some rail transportation provides a viable solution to facilitating this distance, allowing Biffa to better leverage its landfill system.
Biffa managing director of resource recovery and treatment division Mick Davis said: “The partnership with GBRf marks another step forward in our strategy to develop our waste management infrastructure and innovate our customer offering. By increasing the mobility of inactive waste, rail transportation will enhance our service offerings from our existing landfill network while also providing significant environmental benefits compared to road transportation.”