Inkbird ITC-310TB, Dual Stage w/12 Programmable Timers
Itc-301TB by Inkbird. Digital Dual Stage Pre-Wired Temperature Controller with 12 Timers.
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- Can be set 12 different temperatures in 12 different periods of time, and the timers will start when the setpoint temperature is reached.
- Mainly used to control temperature during fermentation process of beer and wine brewing, also widely used in home brewing, aquarium, pet breeding, and hatching, etc.
- Support °F/°C mode and easy to set. Alarm when over-temperature and sensor error.
- Can be set single or cycle control mode. Wider time setting range: 1~999(min/hr), 1~90(days)
- Dual relay output, be able to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same time. PV and SV dual display windows, be able to display measured temperature and setting temperature at the same time.
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Thermostat Inkbird ITC-310T-B 12 Temperatures 12 Time Periods Controller Pre-Wired Dual Stage Digital Heat and Cool Outlet On/Off Control Timer 1200W 120V
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Short-lived, loosely tufted perennial grass <60 cm high. Soft, green leaves <20cm long have hairs on upper surface but no rib; underside is keeled, hairless & slightly glossy. Flowers present for most of the year.
Gardens, coastal cliffs, waste areas.
Seeds spread by wind, water.
Rapid coloniser, out-competes native species, including ground covers.
Minimise site disturbance, encourage native regeneration. 3-4 year programme can eliminate
1.Dig out small infestations.
2.Weed wipe large plants, spring -summer (500ml glyphosate/1L).
3. Spray dense stands, summer (100ml glyphosate + 20ml penetrant/10L (non-selective) or 60ml haloxyfop/10L (selective)).
Caution: when using any herbicide or pesticide PLEASE READ THE LABEL THOROUGHLY to ensure that all instructions and safety requirements are followed.

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A nice break from all the angsty DC filmsIt's nice to see some DC films beginning to stray away from their dark and angsty style and incorporating some comedy especially with Shazam where it fits in the most. It consists of the DCEU style from Zack Synder but done better.
The film introduces us to a new and more unknown DC Comic's character Shazam, and it is a relief they did the character justice with with it's comedic nature and child like manner from 'Billy Batson' even when transformed to the amazing Shazamt isn't the worst either. It is light-hearted but also has deep character arks through the characters!
The film's storyline isn't perfect but it's easy to follow and understand. It can be silly at times especially with the villain who indeed is your stereotypical mysterious and brooding 'bad guy' but the movie is fully aware of it and goes along with it.
It's an entertaining and easy-going film. A great origin story film and honestly did not disappoint.

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Welcome back! I hope you’re having a great day whatever you are doing! I’ve been playing along with more challenges and today’s card is no exception! The team at Colour INKspiration have their second challenge under way (#CI002) and it is certainly different to their first one where I created this card. The last card was nice and bright which is right up my alley, where as today’s is a lot more subtle with colours I wouldn’t normally grab in the first instance. The challenge is inspired by this picture:
Succulents are hugely popular right now so the Stampin’ Up! colours they inspire are Wisteria Wonder, Soft Sky, Mint Macaron, Whisper White and Garden Green. I find Garden Green so hard to use unless it is Christmas so today I opted to include that as my card base and then use the 4 other colours to create the details of my card.
I absolutely love the individual colour family Designer Series Paper Stacks and used the Mint Macaron polka dot page from the 2015-2017 In Colour stack as my background. Tick – another colour used!
Since doing all these challenges, I think I have finally settled on “my style” and am comfortable with the cards I create. We all doubt our own cards and compare ourselves to other’s, but really it is not necessary. Everyone has their own style, everyone has their own designs, everyone has their own likes and dislikes, everyone likes different things about different cards. It is the joy and luck we have of being in this awesome creative world together. So next time you make a card and doubt yourself or your work, I want you to STOP! STOP! STOP! Instead of saying your card isn’t “good enough”… look at your card and say “I created that and I am awesome”! Because your card, yes your card, will make someone else happy….
Recreate this project at home with these Stampin’ Up! products:

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Although apples may be one of the longest-lasting fruits that we regularly bring home, they do reach a point where they are either unripe and too tough to eat or overripe and rotting. When are apples ripe, and what are some strategies for how to tell if apples are ripe enough to eat?
Most of us probably haven’t been taught the signs of unripe apples versus overripe apples. Before we teach you how to tell if apples are bad, some background information helps you appreciate where this fruit comes from.
Apples are closely related to roses. There are red, green, and yellow apple colors and thousands of varieties.
How to Tell if Apples are Ripe
Although the only apple native to North America is the crabapple, some of our favorites apple varieties here include Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, McIntosh, Fuji, Gala, and more. About 7,500 apples are grown worldwide.
Each is packed with roughly 100 calories and bursting with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Some are sweet, others are sour, and each type has a specific harvest time that enhances their perfect ripeness, although most people pick apples from their apple tree in late July or late summer.
It’s so easy to grow apple trees that it’s surprising that everyone is not doing it. Growing fruit trees in pots outdoors is just as simple as growing them in an orchard.
Once you pick apples from an apple tree, they start emitting ethylene gas, which speeds up the ripening process. Although this gas is released, some apples last for months if left untreated.
The gas is so effective that placing unripe fruits in a bag with an apple helps ripen the other fruit. The problem with knowing how to tell if apples are ripe is that knowing what to look for isn’t often taught.
We usually buy ripe red apples at the grocery store and assume they’re ready for eating. There are several signs to look for when learning how to tell if apples are rotten.
When are Apples Ripe?
There are some critical factors that all tell if an apple is ripe, just like learning when peaches are ripe, as well as other fruits. Walk yourself through each step when unsure about an apple’s ripeness.
Check Skin Color for Overripe Apples
Color is the first significant indication of an apple’s readiness. Mature apples usually change from their original color to another, meaning they’re overripe.
Green apples turn yellow, reds turn green or yellow, and yellows turn to white. This color change means they are on the verge of being old, so eat them as soon as possible.
When do apples go bad? Avoid all apples that are dark brown or covered in bruises or marks. These marks signal that the apple has gone bad or been damaged and won’t be very satisfying to eat.
Pay Attention when Picking
Mature apples usually fall from the tree and indicate that they’re too old to eat. Ripe apples are easy to pluck from a branch with a simple twisting motion. Apples that give you trouble are likely underripe.
Check the Seed Color
Cut an apple in half and examine the seeds if you’re unsure about the ripeness. Ripe apples have dark brown seeds. However, some varieties like the Fuji and Gala are safe to eat before the seeds turn brown.
Give Apples a Taste Test
When all else fails, a taste test is always an easy way to determine ripeness. Ripe apples are slightly soft, sweet, and juicy, while unripe apples are starchy and stiff.
How to Store Apples
Now that you know how to tell if apples are ripe, learning how to store fresh apples is equally important. Storing apples in the fridge is one of the best ways to keep them tasting fresh for long periods.
Apples like cold temperatures that remain above freezing. How long do apples last in fridge? Setting the apples directly in the crisper drawer of your fridge keeps them sweet for up to six months.
There are also a variety of ways to freeze apples to eat later. Frozen apples work best in recipes rather than eating after thawing.
Turn Overripe Apples into Applesauce
If your apples are on the verge of going bad, try this recipe for canning apples by turning them into applesauce. It’s a fun and tasty way to store them without them going to waste.
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes. Mash the cooked apples and sugars with a potato masher and fill canning jars with the sauce, leaving an inch of headspace at the top.
Place the lids and seals on the jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Remove the jars from the water and let them cool overnight. Check the seals and store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
Stop asking when are apples ripe and take the time to learn the difference between underripe and overripe apples. It helps you out in the future every time you go apple picking or shopping.
Apples are a wonderful fruit that makes a healthy snack or get turned into a delectable dessert. Once you know how to tell if apples are ripe, you’ll feel like an expert in the kitchen.
If these tips for telling when apples are ripe helped save you time and money at the store, share this article about perfectly ripe apples on Facebook and Pinterest.


Non-paper - 18 Jan 2018 - Investment Opportunities in Infrastructure in 20189 มีนาคม 2561
While Myanmar’s economic growth is projected to sustain its momentum in the future, there is huge need for large-scale investment ininfrastructure. In particular, infrastructure projects covering road, bridge and railway construction, housing, connectivity, electricity and water supply, healthcare, education and tourism, are of immediate need for Myanmar to sustain its economic growth.
Myanmar urgently needs to close its infrastructure gap, to further integrate with the world economy, and to collaborate with neighboring countries, in order to maximize its economic growth from the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and China’s One-Belt-One-Road Initiative. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) stated that Myanmar’s infrastructure gap from now to 2030 is worth US$120 billion. Thus, the government is accelerating its implementation of infrastructure projects, particularly on roads, bridges, railways, ports, airports, energy and power, industrial parks, economic zones, and logistics. The government welcomes investors to invest in infrastructure improvement projects under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) or other Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement.
For future information, please click: Non-paper - 18 Jan 2018 - Investment Opportunities in Infrastructure


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2NE1 made an appearance on this week’s ‘Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook’ for the second time since their debut. The group performed their popular reggae remix of ‘I Don’t Care’, and their two new title tracks: ‘Can’t Nobody’ and ‘Go Away’.
During the interview, they talked about how much Minzy has grown since last year, but may not be able to understand some of the lyrics due to her young age, their trip to America to work with the famous Will.I.Am, and their three title tracks earning an award on music broadcasts. In addition, when asked which song they thought was the hardest to sing, Sandara commented that she felt ‘Can’t Nobody’ was the hardest for her. Dara also took a picture with Yoo Hee Yeol and other group members, so she could post on her me2day account on the same day of the broadcast.

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Led by Prof Michael Siu, the Public Design Lab recently received the Runner-Up Award for the Industrial Design & Technical Concepts category of the Crystal Cabin Award held in Hamburg. The Award is the only international award for excellence in aircraft interior innovation, hosted by the Hamburg government. The participants competed in six categories: Greener Cabin, Health & Safety; Industrial Design & Technical Concepts; Material & Components; Passenger Comfort; Premium Class Products; and Visionary Concepts.
There were 58 entries from all over the world shortlisted. Public Design Lab’s design “BrailleWise”, as the only entry from university, was one of the three Finalists for the category of Industrial Design & Technical Concepts. The design team was invited to present the work to 23 international experts of the Judging Panel. BrailleWise was rated as the 2nd top scores in the category, beat down by one of the globally biggest design firms producing aircraft facilities. The design was also exhibited in the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2012 in Hamburg on 27-29 March 2012.
The design team considers and respects the needs and preferences of the visually impaired. BrailleWise assists the visually impaired to access aircraft lavatories easily and independently. The design fits different lavatory configurations and its installation does not detract from the appearance of the lavatory environment. BrailleWise is easy for maintaining a hygienic lavatory environment and minimises the requirement of Braille information on different individual facilities. It also promotes the positive and caring image of airlines.
More about the Award: http://www.crystal-cabin-award.com/


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Künstlerische Raum - Artistic Space Strategies. This course was done during my exchange program to Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Detmold, Germany. In this, we had to study the work of an artist and develop an installation based on their work strategies. I studied Felice Varini. He is known for creating illusions of flat graphics on three-dimensional spaces using the same eye-deceiving technique called Anamorphosis illusion. The paintings are characterized by one view point while various broken fragmented shapes are seen from various other view points, he usually works with geometric shape and mostly with monochromatic colors.
Nine dancing triangles by Felice Varini 2012
Three Ellipses or Three Locks by Felice Varini 2009
The 3 strategies I picked are One point view, Geometric shape, and Monochromatic color Cause : Brest cancer
Scale model from different view points
People have to move around to locate the right view point, it also conveys a message to them to make a move and join the cause


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Suchen Sie nach einer sinnvollen und zeitlosen Möglichkeit, Ihre Lieben zu ehren?
Erwägen Sie, Ihr Zuhause oder Ihr Büro mit einem Vanitas-Kunstwerk auszustatten.
Vanitas art is a fascinating genre of painting that has been around for centuries. It emerged in the 16th century and gained popularity in the 17th century in Europe. The art form is characterized by still-life paintings of everyday objects, such as skulls, flowers, and hourglasses. These objects are symbolic representations of the transience of life and serve as a reminder of the inevitability of death. In this article, we will explore the history of vanitas art, its key features, and its enduring legacy.
The Origins of Vanitas Art
Vanitas art originated in the Netherlands in the 16th century. It was a response to the growing wealth and materialism of the time, as well as the increasing religious and philosophical interest in the concept of death. The term “vanitas” comes from the Latin phrase “vanitas vanitatum,” which means “vanity of vanities” or “meaninglessness of earthly life.”
Key Features of Vanitas Art
Vanitas paintings typically feature a collection of objects arranged in a still-life composition. The objects are chosen for their symbolic significance and include skulls, hourglasses, mirrors, musical instruments, flowers, and fruits. These objects represent the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The use of light and shadow is also a key feature of vanitas art, with the lighting often creating a sense of depth and drama.
Famous Vanitas Paintings
There have been many famous vanitas paintings throughout history, including works by Dutch artists such as Pieter Claesz, Willem Claesz Heda, and Harmen Steenwyck. One of the most famous vanitas paintings is “The Ambassadors” by Hans Holbein the Younger, which features a distorted skull in the foreground of the painting.
The Enduring Legacy of Vanitas Art
Vanitas art has had a lasting impact on the art world and continues to inspire artists today. Its themes of life, death, and the transience of all things have resonated with people for centuries, making it a timeless reflection on the human condition. Contemporary artists, such as Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons, have also been inspired by the vanitas tradition, incorporating similar themes and symbols into their work.
Vanitas Art in Modern Times
Vanitas art continues to be relevant in modern times, as people continue to grapple with the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. Contemporary artists have updated the genre, incorporating new mediums and techniques to create fresh interpretations of the vanitas tradition. Photography, video art, and installations are just a few of the ways that artists have reimagined vanitas art for the modern age.
Vanitas art is a powerful reflection on the human condition, reminding us of the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. Its enduring legacy can be seen in the works of contemporary artists, who continue to be inspired by its themes and symbols. Whether through traditional painting or innovative new mediums, vanitas art remains a timeless reflection on the beauty and fragility of life.
- What is the meaning of the term “vanitas”?
- The term “vanitas” comes from the Latin phrase “vanitas vanitatum,” which means “vanity of vanities” or “meaninglessness of earthly life.”
- What are some common objects featured in vanitas art?
- Skulls, hourglasses, mirrors, musical instruments, flowers, and fruits are common objects featured in vanitas art.
- Who were some famous Dutch artists who painted vanitas works?
- Pieter Claesz, Willem Claesz H
Ganz gleich, ob Sie sich für ein Gemälde oder eine Skulptur entscheiden, ein Vanitas-Kunstwerk kann eine sinnvolle Möglichkeit sein, Ihre Lieben zu ehren und sich an sie zu erinnern, und gleichzeitig Ihrer Einrichtung einen Hauch von Raffinesse und Tiefe verleihen.
Wenn Sie sich für andere Kunststile oder Themen im Zusammenhang mit Verlust und Gedenken interessieren, sollten Sie sich mit symbolischer Kunst, Gedenkkunst, Memento-Mori-Kunst oder Kunst, die sich auf die Schönheit der Natur und ihre zyklische Natur konzentriert, beschäftigen.
Ganz gleich, wofür Sie sich entscheiden, ein Kunstwerk, das zu Ihnen und Ihren Lieben spricht, kann eine kraftvolle und erbauliche Art sein, die Verstorbenen zu ehren und ihrer zu gedenken.
Im Folgenden finden Sie einige schöne Stillleben, die man als Vanitas-Kunstwerke bezeichnen könnte.


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LAKE ARIEL, PA — How do plants and animals survive the cold? Take a short hike and breathe in the crisp winter air while finding signs of life in winter at the Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Rd., on Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The hike is free.
MILFORD, PA — Applications are currently being accepted for a number of summer internships at Grey Towers National Historic Site, former home of Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service and two-time Pennsylvania governor.
DINGMANS FERRY, PA — Cross-country skiing will continue at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in February, including a Bridge the Gap session, “Ski the McDade Trail,” which is free thanks to funding provided by the William Penn Foundation, on Saturday, February 10.
REGION — Wednesday, January 31 will mark an extremely uncommon event—one that happens, literally, less than once in a blue moon. It will indeed be a blue moon, that is, the second full moon of the month, in itself a rarity—hence the "once in a blue moon" saying.
DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 583 Emery Rd., will give you an opportunity to view eagles this Saturday, followed by animal tracking this Sunday. Registration is required for both programs.
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) will host its 13th annual Fly Fest in the Wulff Gallery on Saturday, February 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Rd., will offer a free opportunity to learn the basics of snow shoes and enjoy a winter walk along the McDade Trail on Saturday, January 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. No experience is necessary; equipment will be provided.
LIBERTY, NY — Property owners and municipalities can learn proper identification and management techniques for invasive species with hands-on activities on Wednesday, February 7. The class will be held from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
HAWLEY, PA — An additional 50 acres in Pike County is now permanently conserved and is protecting clean water and wildlife habitat, thanks to its owners and the Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC).


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Monday, September 8, 2014
Every year when summer comes rolling in it seems that we only have a very limited time to enjoy it. In June everyone is thinking about July 4th and in Utah we also celebrate July 24th as well. And yet somehow it doesn't quite feel like summer has started yet. Then August come and we are bombarded with back to school ads that never seem to end and are constantly mocking "your summer is over and now you will pay!" (literally). It's hard to enjoy those last few weeks of summer fun when we are consumed by the huge list of back to school items we "have to buy".
During all the shopping the song: My Sweet Summer just keeps playing over and over in my head only rubbing it in, and just when you think you can relax and really soak in at least a couple hours of summer it happens, it hits you in the face... like a big giant pumpkin, PUMPKIN MANIA! You start to see all your friends on Twitter and Instagram with their Pumpkin Lattes and frappuccinos; like it's a status symbol for all stay at home moms. So I'm here to say... ENOUGH! Let's slow this down! Are we celebrating Halloween this month? Did Thanksgiving move to September? I didn't think so. I don't know about you, but I am going to milk it for all it's worth. Summer doesn't officially end until later this month, and when it does end I am sending it off with a bang! I will be officially ending summer at the Summer Ends Music Festival, a 3 day event along the Tempe Beach Waterfront! That's right what better way to end summer than with some amazing music and the warm backdrop of Tempe AZ.
Fall can wait just a little longer because it's still time for some summer fun with some amazing artists!
Epic line up, am I right?
It doesn't get much better than that! I have already seen American Authors and Fitz & The Tantrums this summer at two other concerts and they were amazing! I can't wait to see them perform again! This is the last music festival of the summer that you will get such amazing bands and an awesome mix of different sounds. A music festival isn't just a big concert, it's an experience; one that you will have memories of forever. Not only will you experience some great bands but Summer Ends Music Festival has even more to offer with arts, crafts, sponsors booths and more!
Activities & Attractions
:: A wide variety of local food vendors will be on-site.
:: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
:: A number of ATM’s will be on-site to provide cash services.
:: Artist merchandise will be sold by all artists performing
:: “Free water” stations
:: Typhoon Misting stations
:: Water cannon tower
:: Print at home tickets for easier entry into site
:: 3d game truck (gaming challenges throughout the day; $10 entry fee for chance to win $$$)
:: Local Art Gallery
So who's with me? If you would like to hold onto those last few moments of summer, if you didn't appreciate that giant pumpkin that hit you in the head... fight back and end the summer on your terms!
Head over now and grab your tickets for the summer ends music festival before they are all gone!
See you there!

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New on the ArchaeoAdventures Vlog and YouTube channel – reporting on the Great American Eclipse from Seattle.
After experience this power celestial event today, it brought me back to my last total solar eclipse – Morocco. I wanted to hop on the interwebs to share with you this amazing event and how it compared to my last solar eclipse. In the tiny coastal town of Newport, Oregon thousands looked upward today at […]
Greetings from the field. I’m currently traveling across Peru researching the country, having a few adventures and misadventures and planning upcoming tours to this fascinating country. Peru is a diverse and rich country with some of the best cuisine in the world (they have been consistently taking top travel awards for best international food for […]
A look inside the wonderful culinary traditions of Lebanon. Once known as the Switzerland of the Middle East, Lebanon, particularly Beirut, is an interesting place to visit. From it’s ancient cities of Tyre and Bylos, to it’s rich culinary scene, to it’s winter skiing, there is something for every travel in this small country. In […]
AFAR recently published an article on entrepreneurial women starting to operate tour themselves — tours which represent and emphasize the female travel community. I’m thrilled that myself and ArchaeoAdventures Women-Powered Tours were featured in this article as one of the four ladies-only tour operators on a mission to get women traveling. I’m so honored to […]
Travel Guide: Aswan, Egypt No trip to Egypt is complete without a visit to Aswan. Aswan lies on Egypt’s southernmost frontier, some 425 miles south of Cairo, and is a place where time seems to stand as still as the Nile river on a windless day. Aswan feels like a different Egypt than its northern […]

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That rare Wu-Tang album that Martin Shkreli spent big bucks for has been sold by the government.
If you remember, Shkreli is the guy that got convicted for jacking up the price of AIDS/cancer meds bought the only copy of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin by the Wu-Tang Clan for $2 million back in 2015.
In 2018, Shkreli was ordered by a judge to pay damages of $7,360,450. Feds already had $5,121.967.70. The sale of the rare album for an undisclosed amount to an anonymous person paid the remainder of Shkreli’s balance.
A one-of-a-kind album by the Wu-Tang Clan, which Martin Shkreli paid $2 million for at auction, has been sold by the U.S. to cover the debt that the disgraced pharmaceutical executive owed the government. https://t.co/2Togwkqmuw
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 27, 2021


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Running a bakery left me no time to eat properly. I would eat bits and pieces all day, not even paying attention to what I was ingesting in my body. Sometimes, the stress would make me overeat, and sometimes the stress would make me forget to eat at all. My poor body, I put it through so much. I am more than grateful to it, for being so strong during our difficult times and for allowing itself to heal.
Living a stressful western life, I had to relearn the complete basics of being a person all over again, and one of those things was eating. I realized that if I didn’t change my ways the business was going to literally kill me. I could feel my insides becoming more and more toxic and acidic. I had terrible candida, but I had no idea what it was. I dived into research and fell upon others like me. And so I did it all, I cut the sugar, the wheat, and tried to stick to the candida diet. I had colonics, I did panchakarma, I made cultured vegetables, kefir. And let me tell you, that is no easy feat when you are still the owner of a bakery ( that is a whole other story for a future blog post). And of course, no one in my surrounding understood what I was doing, so I found myself eating my greens and cultured vegetables alone at home, day after day. It definitely isolated me, as an introvert , I was ok with that. But I knew, I knew I had to do this , or something worse would be coming my way.
Today, my diet is less restricted, I can include some fruits and nuts, but I love to stick to my greens. It is still a struggle, as it still isolates me, I avoid dinner parties, restaurants, cafes, basically any social activity that doesn’t include vegetables.
It was after reading about the water experiment, by Dr. Emoto, how water reacts to positive thoughts and words and how a prayer can clean polluted water. It had me thinking about my food as well. Now, I know people have been blessing their food for eons, and I’m just catching up, and of course for me to learn, it had to be knocked into my head over and over again.
Today, when I drink or eat anything, or when I make food for someone else, or when I see a stranger on the bus eating , I say a prayer.
I send my gratitude to God for the food, and that it may be blessed to heal my body. I thank all the beings, the hands and hearts that helped to create this meal. I send a prayer to those who are going hungry, sharing my meal with them.
Of course, I still have my struggling moments, I think food has been one of my biggest life challenges, that is perhaps why the universe put a bakery in my path. There are times where I still eat too quickly, or grab some snacks without noticing, or how I can already be thinking about lunch while still eating breakfast. It was at a Vippassana retreat that I really shifted my attitude. As anyone who has done a retreat, you know that you get hungry, or at least your mind makes you think so. We had two meals a day, and it was limited, so if you were last , there was a chance that there would be nothing left. So I did my own little experiment, when the bell would ring, I would go to my room and pray. I let the universe decide if there would be food for me or not. I know it doesn’t sound like much, but trust me, when you are in a vippasana retreat , your feet move a bit quicker when it’s meal time, it became a challenge. And not to mention that the food was soooo good too!!
People often say that they cant live healthy lives, for they love food too much. If you truly love food , there is no better way to show it then through gratitude, through taking the time to prepare and to eat mindfully, and of course through sharing your food with others.
We receive this food in gratitude to all beings
Who have helped to bring it to our table,
And vow to respond in turn to those in need
With wisdom and compassion.

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• An Alert Level 4 remains in effect for the Taal Volcano, indicating that a hazardous, explosive eruption is still possible within hours to days.
• Over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has reported nearly 450 volcanic earthquakes.
• Approximately 460,000 people live within the evacuation zone.
SITUATION AT A GLANCE
• Priority needs include nonfood items, including hygiene/dignity kits, WASH items for evacuation centers, and mental health and psychosocial support.
More than one week after it erupted on January 12, the Taal Volcano continues to be active. Over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has registered nearly 450 volcanic earthquakes. Since this morning, PHIVOLCS has reported no ash emissions; however, strong winds have remobilized and transported unconsolidated ash toward the southwest region, affecting the towns of Lemery and Agoncilo. While overall volcanic activity has slowed, an Alert Level 4 remains in effect, indicating that hazardous explosive eruption is still possible within hours to days.
This volcanic activity comes just weeks after Typhoon Phanfone (known locally as Typhoon Ursula) made landfall as a Category 2 storm on December 24, affecting more than 3.2 million people. 1 Though the number of people taking shelter in temporary evacuation centers established for the typhoon has declined, the government of the Philippines has reported that there are still more than 31,000 people staying with family and friends as a result of the storm.
A total evacuation order remains in place for Taal Volcano Island and for high-risk areas within a 8.6 mile (14 km) radius of the main crater of the volcano. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reports that approximately 460,000 people reside within the evacuation zone. As of January 21, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that more than 148,000 people are currently being assisted in almost 500 evacuation centers. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) remains on high alert and has issued warnings that if the eruption plume remains as-is, ash plumes will drift to municipalities southwest and west of Taal Volcano. However, if a major eruption occurs within the forecast period and eruption plumes exceed 3.1 miles (5 km), ash plumes will drift over metro Manila, Laguna and some parts of Rizal and northern Quezon.
Provincial and municipal authorities are leading response efforts, with support from DSWD and the Philippine Red Cross. Additionally, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) is coordinating with private-sector members, which are providing road clearing and mobile service spport, water, food, face masks and other relief items. As of January 20, only one road section remains impassable due to the exclusion zone. The NDRRMC has reported that a total of 264 cities and munipalities in Calabarzon, Mimaropa and NCR have declared suspension of classes, with the majority of schools resuming regular operations as of January 20.

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Cricket Australia is yet to make a call on player availability for the Indian Premier League as it charts a path through a logistical logjam between the Twenty20 World Cup and Ashes.
The absence of any scheduling wriggle room was laid bare upon confirmation the T20 World Cup, now being staged in the UAE rather than India, will end on November 14.
Australia's one-off Test against Afghanistan in Hobart begins on November 27.
It has created a major conundrum for CA, which on Thursday elevated Tasmania coach Jeff Vaughan to the role of assistant for Justin Langer's side.
The governing body would need to secure exemptions for quarantining multi-format superstars like Pat Cummins to play the Ashes tune-up in Hobart, which seems incredibly unlikely based on recent evidence.
T20 captain Aaron Finch shot down the idea that players, some of whom opted to sit out the current Caribbean tour, could skip the World Cup to ensure they have adequate red-ball preparation for the Ashes.
"It's a World Cup," Finch said.
"It's the one bit of silverware that's eluded us.
"There'll be no management for Test cricket."
Australia will play five T20s and three ODIs against West Indies before a five-match T20 series in Bangladesh.
The 'club versus country' debate is then set to resume alongside the IPL, which was halted earlier this year because of COVID-19.
The second phase of the IPL will be held in the UAE prior to the World Cup, giving participants a chance to acclimatise to local conditions in star-studded matches.
But it remains unclear whether Australians will be given the green light to take part, with team management now mapping out its final weeks before the World Cup.
"That (playing in both the IPL and World Cup before a home summer) might be really challenging," Finch said.
"Is that going to be too long (in a biosecurity bubble)?
"Guys are being burnt out really quickly.
"I know that's being discussed in the background."
Meanwhile, Vaughan's appointment comes after Graeme Hick was axed as batting coach as part of CA's cost cutting in 2020.
Vaughan has been Tim Paine's batting whisperer throughout his second coming as a Test player, while he has been Tasmania's Sheffield Shield coach since 2019-20.
CA has also installed Michael Di Venuto as batting coach on the current white-ball tour.


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In August 2019, The FA launched their 'Heads Up' campaign in an effort to drive the biggest ever conversation about mental health.
The campaign, which was spearheaded by Prince William and backed by dozens of professional footballers, strives to raise awareness, spark conversation and signpost support for those in need, also including a 24/7 text support service.
You can find out more about the 'Heads Up' campaign here.
The mental health charity MIND are also heavily involved in football, and they also provide advice and support empowering anyone experiencing problems with their mental health.
You can visit their website here.

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To review the state of science in lymphoma biology, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) organized the ASH Meeting on Lymphoma Biology in August 2014. More than 350 lymphoma experts from around the world convened in Colorado Springs to share cutting-edge findings in the field and set the course of future lymphoma research.
“One of the goals of this meeting was to work together as scientists to develop a roadmap for lymphoma investigation — determining where the roadblocks were that were preventing us from making transformative breakthroughs, and then determining how we could overcome these bottlenecks,” David Weinstock, MD, co-chair of the Meeting on Lymphoma Biology, told ASH Clinical News. “I think we made great strides at this year’s meeting.”
Those discussions have now been consolidated into a “roadmap” for future discovery in lymphoma biology, recently published as a Letter to the Editor in the March 26, 2015, edition of Blood, and authored by Dr. Weinstock and members of the Meeting on Lymphoma Biology Steering Committee. This map could inform allocations for increasingly competitive national funding, as well as direct advocacy efforts from ASH and other organizations.
The correspondence outlines the major priorities in lymphoma discovery and translation – both in infrastructure and research.
Filling Knowledge Gaps
“Investigation of individual lymphoma subtypes is largely limited by the same considerations that affect many other tumors,” Dr. Weinstock, from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and colleagues write in their correspondence. These factors include:
- inadequate numbers of representative cell lines and in vivo models,
- inadequate characterization of the genetic landscape of each subtype
- limited interest in rare subtypes with poorly understood pathobiology from the pharmaceutical industry
- insufficient collaboration across centers, which limits both expertise and resource availability
The roadmap addresses these inadequacies in several suggested approaches, from developing better disease models to translating those models into the identification of novel compound activities in lymphoma.
“Functional approaches are needed to distinguish driver events and to define critical dependencies that can be exploited therapeutically,” the authors continued, noting the importance of creating new prognostic models that incorporate predictive biologic and clinical factors.
An Effort Needing Broad Support
“We outline a roadmap for discovery and translation in lymphoma that focuses on improving the understanding of disease biology across the broad diversity of subtypes,” the authors explained, while noting that progress also needs to be supported across the medical community.
“The fundamental goal [is] extending effective treatment to all patients with lymphoma,” they continued. “Achieving that goal with maximum efficiency and expedience will require a broad and collaborative effort between researchers, patients, funding agencies, pharma, and advocacy groups.”
That collaboration includes hearing the thoughts and concerns of ASH membership. The “Roadmap for Discovery and Translation in Lymphoma” is available for comment at: www.hematology.org/lymphoma-roadmap.
Examples of specific targets in each priority area are provided to guide funding and advocacy. The Table is not intended to be comprehensive across all aspects of lymphoma-related research, but instead to serve as a focused catalog of high-priority areas.
|Priority Area||Examples for Specific Targets|
|Model developmentDevelop disease models, including cell lines, PDXs, GEMMs, and zebrafish models. Reliable models are essential tools for interrogating disease biology as well as experimental therapeutics.||
|Advocacy and developmentOrganize patient advocacy to support research. Advocacy promotes fundraising, sample collection, government lobbying and disease visibility, while aligning research priorities with community goals.||
|Experimental therapeuticsIdentify novel compound activities in lymphoma using cell line and in vivo models. Like genetic screens, compound screening can establish novel targets as well as mechanisms of action.||
|Patient stratificationDevelop strategies to identify and target high-risk subsets of patients. Patient stratification can expedite clinical trials by targeting patients with specific biology.||
|Immune therapiesTurn the power of the immune system against lymphoma. This includes the identification of synergistic combinations of immune therapies, targeted therapies and chemotherapy.||
|Normal lymphocyte developmentDefine the common features and unique traits of specific lymphoid malignancies in comparison with their developmentally-related normal lymphoid counterparts.||
|Clinical translationDevelop robust biomarkers that can be translated into the clinical laboratory using platforms suitable to routinely available formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded biopsy material.||

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When the flags fly, hips sway and ponytails start to swing doing the dutty wine, you know somebody’s about to get their sweat on. This is not your average workout.
With alternative exercise classes becoming increasingly popular, more organizations have created unique and upbeat experiences that blur the lines between fitness and fun. And Caribbean trainers are getting in on the action. By combining cardio with elements of popular music like soca, calypso and Afrobeats, some workouts challenge participants without repetitive, boring routines.
Dancing has become a popular form of exercise that includes aerobic and anaerobic movement. Both are necessary for maintaining physical health and, specifically, cardiovascular health. Bonus: Those shakes and shimmies burn more fat than you think! According to research from the University of Brighton and London’s City Academy, 60 minutes of dancing can burn more calories than running or cycling for the same amount of time.
Three unique soca fitness classes offer alternative workouts with a connection to Caribbean culture and mastery in capturing the joy of movement.
Based primarily in Brooklyn, New York, Wukkout! is a soca-inspired dance fitness class founded by Guyanese-Canadian dancer Krista Martins, who sought to bottle that care-free, effervescent feeling of carnival to share in the concrete jungle.
The class is a full body workout incorporating choreographed soca moves, including wining, jumping and wukkin’ up. As you move from one song to the next in a 45- or 60-minute class, a mix of high and low impact moves target the core, glutes, quads and hamstrings while improving agility, flexibility and muscle tone.
Instructors welcome you to move freely around the room as you feel the rhythm. For Martins, it is important for participants to know that “it’s okay to move your body the way that feels good for you.” No one is going to be a professional dancer in their first class, but Wukkout! is a judgment-free zone where “you’re going to walk in and be seen for who you are.”
Wukkout! has become a personal refuge for many attendees seeking a mental release as much as a workout. “My favorite thing is when I have clients who come up to me and say ‘My doctor wanted me to thank you because I no longer need my blood pressure medication,’ or ‘I was able to get through and grieve my mother’s passing because I was coming to this class.’ Those moments really make it worth it for me,” Martins shared.
Because she wants to serve those who don’t typically have access to quality fitness programming, Martins offers online, live and beachside pop-up classes in New York, Florida, Georgia and the Boston, Massachusetts area.
Trinidadian Ayanna Lee-Rivears started her dance career early, performing with her aunt’s Caribbean and African dance group as a girl. Later, she was inspired to create a fitness program simplifying those complex moves. Socacize® Fitness dance classes are full-body cardio and strength training workouts, combining traditional dance techniques with simple fitness routines. “Revelers” work out in a variety of playful segments, including a “Bacchanal Warm Up,” “Soca Jam,” “Weights, Wine and Tone,” and “Groovy Stretch.”
Socacize® Fitness also offers a two-hour bootcamp, a “Socacize® Kidz” class and a session that incorporates structured weight training to further sculpt and tone muscle. “You can burn up to 1,000 calories an hour,” Lee-Rivears said. “(But) our mission is really to provide a positive impact on our members’ mental health through our FLAUNT philosophy.” FLAUNT stands for feel good, look good, attitude, unleash, nice up yourself, and take time for you. Lee-Rivears said this essential goal of the program provides a space for both wellness and self confidence to soar amid an appreciation of Caribbean-African dance.
To become a part of the Socacize® Fitness community, join an online program, attend an in-person class in North York, Canada or apply to become a certified instructor.
Soca Bounce Fitness / Karnival Bounce Crew
Bounce, sweat, fete. This is the tagline and promise of Soca Bounce Fitness, a class started by Carnival-loving twin sisters, Okeemah Henderson and Raakeebah Mann.
Neither sister set out to start a fitness business. After Henderson was introduced to rebound boots at a health expo, she wore them to enhance her own workouts. Often used by athletes for rehabilitation after injury, rebound boots are essentially elevated shoes with shock-absorbing springs that allow users to enjoy safe, efficient workouts that burn up to 20% more calories.
While preparing for Bahamas Carnival, she wondered what it would be like if her mas group all wore the boots at the event. After a trial class with her sister, the duo launched Soca Bounce Fitness with structured classes to prepare participants for Karnival Bounce Crew. “Graduates” take the rebound boots and the moves they’ve learned to the streets of Carnival.
Though not dance based, the Soca Bounce Fitness program incorporates vibrant, high energy Soca, Caribbean infused and Afrobeats music to keep you fully engaged. The focus is high-intensity interval training targeting the arms, legs, glutes and core in a 45-50 minute class that feels like a party. “It’s just so fun… You don’t even realize you’re working out,” Henderson said.
In-person studio classes include boot rental and are currently held in South Florida, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, as well as online via the sisters’ YouTube page. Register to become a certified instructor under the Soca Bounce brand on the Karnival Bounce Fitness website.


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You've always been told not to judge a book by its cover, but when a book has a great one, it's pretty hard not to get caught up in it. For book-lovers, covers are so much more than just what wraps around the book, telling you the title and the author. Covers become T-shirt and tote bag designs. They're framed prints decorating office walls and throw pillows in the living room. Book covers are the face of birthday and anniversary cards, the journal you carry everywhere you go, and the planner you've had since college. Book covers, when they're done right, can go with just about anything — including your body.
There are a lot of different ways to profess your love for books through a tattoo, from one word tattoos to tats of your favorite literary character, but die hard book-lovers know that a book cover tattoo is the end-all and be-all. They honor the book, the author, and even the book's illustrators and designers. They're big and bold, and they tell any onlooker "I'm a book nerd, and I'm proud of it."
When your throw blanket and your journal, not to mention your bookshelf, just aren't enough to showcase your love for books and their packaging, here are 15 book cover tattoos that every book-lover will envy:
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
When it comes to Tolkien books, what couldn't you get a tattoo of? This artsy version of the cover, however, puts the rest to shame with its bold colors and three dimensional look.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The book itself is full of illustrations worth getting inked, but the cover of The Little Prince is an iconic image you'll appreciate decades after getting it tattooed on your body.
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Another childhood classic, Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth cover is probably one you have memorized from staring at it on your classroom's bookshelf. It looks just as beautiful on skin, too.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Bright colors and intricate detail make the Of Mice and Men book cover not only gorgeous packaging, but a breathtaking tattoo as well.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
If you want a book cover tattoo that makes a statement, look no further. This Farenheit 451 tattoo featuring the cover's illustration is everything you want in a tattoo: beautifully designed and timeless. Not to mention that it makes quite the statement.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
There's a reason this cover image has stayed with the book for so long. Just as the images on it haunt Nick in the novel, they've haunted you for years, but in a good way. The way that makes you want a tattoo of it, of course.
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
If you're like me, then you grew up learning to read with the help of Beverly Cleary books. This ode to The Mouse and the Motorcycle cover is a great way of saying thanks to everything the books have done for you, and it looks great, too.
Because everyone has a favorite fairy tale, a tattoo of the designed cover of one is something to drool over. You're childhood self is jealous already.
All My Friends Are Dead by Avery Monsen and Jory John
For the hipster book-lover in all of this, a modern tattoo of this hilarious and funky book is something you wish you thought of first.
Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
There are plenty of quotes from this book worth considering for a tattoo, but the cover says it all — even one without any words.
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
To go along with the tattoo of the illustration of the Giving Tree you probably already have, the cover of Where the Sidewalk Ends will make a great addition.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
There are so many scenes from Carroll's childhood classic that are tattoo-worthy, but this cover design of a hardcover version has it all: magic, wonder, and, of course, Alice.
Bunnicula by James Howe
You loved it as a child, but do you love it enough to get it tattooed on your body? The answer is (probably) yes.
The Bell Jar by Siliva Plath
You might not recognize this cover design, which was what The Bell Jar looked like when it was published under Plath's pseudonym Victoria Lucas, but it's absolutely stunning — and probably a better fit for a tattoo than the more modern cover look.
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Embrace your inner dreamer with this beautiful and intricate drawing from the cover of Don Quixote, a hilarious book about one of the oldest dreamers in the books.
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WHITTIER – Makayla Carter, now 6 days old, is already an international media sensation.
The little girl’s birth at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital was broadcast live via the Web last Thursday so her father, deployed Master Sgt. Michael Carter, could participate in his daughter’s birth from his post in Iraq.
“It was exciting to imagine that he was so far away, and being able to still be a part of this special moment,” said Valerie DeLong, assistant clinical coordinator for Labor and Delivery.
DeLong, who was present for the birth, said it was as if Carter — about 7,600 miles away — had been in the room when Makayla was born.
Jodi Carter, 27, had the idea to do a Webcast of the delivery after using a Web camera to keep Michael, 42, in touch with their sons, Devon, 5, and Malachi, 3. The couple set up the camera before Michael deployed about nine months ago.
“My youngest son was just about to turn 3 and I did not want to come back and be a stranger to him,” Michael said via e-mail.
Jodi worked with staff at the hospital to make sure using the camera for the birth would be possible.
“They were so amazing,” Jodi said. “I kind of just called on a whim, not knowing if they would be able to do it. I was just so amazed.”
Johnie Stamps, technical services director for the Information Solutions Department at the hospital, worked with the Carters to plan the birth, ensuring that the hospital’s firewalls and other Internet security would not interfere with the video connection.
“I’ve been in health care for probably 10 years now and we’ve never been involved in anything like this,” Stamps said. “For PIH to go the extra mile on this is really unique.”
DeLong said that while the request to rig a live feed in a delivery room is unusual, she was happy to help the Carters. According to DeLong, the hospital would make an effort to assist any patient in need.
“We’re very community-focused, and if there is a special situation, they shouldn’t hesitate to ask if we can accommodate them,” DeLong said.
The Carters have been married for seven years. Jodi grew up in La Habra and Whittier, and met Michael at church when she was a young girl. They now live in La Mirada.
“I’ve had a crush on him since I was 12,” Jodi said.
Michael, a career military man who has served for 24 years, learned that Jodi was pregnant just days before his deployment in January.
He said Jodi’s strength, and support from family and friends, have sustained the couple and their boys through his wife’s pregnancy.
“Jodi has been handling things very well. Fortunately we have been able to stay in contact and family, friends, neighbors and church members have been there to give support,” Michael said. “She has had some trying times but through it all she has endured and overcome.”
Stationed in the Kurdish region of Iraq as an adviser for an Iraqi military academy, Michael expects to return home in May or June of next year.
He said he hopes to establish a pen pal program between an Iraqi school and one in California.
“I would like to work on establishing contact with one of the local schools, so they could learn about each other and their different ways of life,” Michael said.
Jodi said she is concerned by the anti-soldier sentiments she hears at home, and wants the community to know that soldiers are giving up their lives to serve in Iraq.
“I understand a lot of people don’t support the war, and that’s fine,” Jodi said. “But they’re losing their family time and putting themselves on the line.”
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Spokane Mayor David Condon is putting a new political appointee on the fire department’s payroll despite last month’s legal ruling that limited his ability to bypass the city’s traditional civil service rules.
Mike Lopez, a widely recognized emergency medical expert who has held key roles in developing statewide EMS policies, is scheduled to start Monday as the fire department’s new assistant director of integrated medical services. The mayor’s office contends it should be considered a “grandfathered” appointment since the offer was finalized four days before the April 25 Spokane County Superior Court ruling that partially scrapped Condon’s reorganization.
But union leaders, the city’s civil service director and some council members are balking at the move, saying Judge Kathleen O’Connor’s decision was a clear repudiation of the mayor’s attempts to get around competitive testing requirements.
“We’re in discussions with the city right now,” union President Don Waller said Thursday, adding that any effort to keep Lopez on the job will be challenged either legally or through the city’s Civil Service Commission. “We don’t believe the job was filled correctly.”
The proposed hiring has become the latest showdown in Condon’s efforts to remake a City Hall bureacracy that he sees as too entrenched to embrace the kind of changes voters have demanded. Others, however, point out that it was voters who created Spokane’s rigid civil service system because they’d grown tired of city jobs being used for political patronage.
The city charter limits the number of positions exempt from civil service rules to just two per department, with mayors typically using them to hire departmental directors and assistant directors. State law also sets the limit at two for fire departments but has varying limits for police departments based on their size.
Last year, Condon pushed through a reorganization that reclassified the police and fire departments as “divisions,” with each containing multiple “departments” within them. It gave Condon the ability to make numerous appointments outside the civil service system, though he’s filled just a handful of them, mostly within the police force.
Lopez, who was specifically recruited for the $80,555-a-year job because of his background and experience, is the first appointee within the fire department under the reorganization.
Monday night, the City Council is expected to restore the previous local ordinance limiting the number of political appointees in the fire department to two, but leaving the police reorganization intact.
Councilman Jon Snyder said Lopez appears to have the kind of background and experience that would benefit the city but noted that the judge’s ruling was clear.
“It looks like he has some good skills,” Snyder said of Lopez. “I don’t know why he wouldn’t do well going through the civil service system.”
City spokesman Brian Coddington said Condon has no intention of backing out of the agreement with Lopez that was struck before the judge’s ruling.
“The mayor’s position is that the ordinance, as it was enacted, was appropriately applied,” Coddington said, noting that the mayor is still deciding whether to appeal O’Connor’s ruling. “Mike was offered a position that was accepted under the ordinance … which was in effect at the time. He’s set to start Monday and that won’t change.”
Spokane’s civil service director, Glenn Kibbey, has said the city’s Civil Service Commission is unlikely to support a “grandfathering” argument based on a reorganization that was found to violate state law.
“To do so would create a precedent and a loophole that would simply invite this and future administrations to create illegal organizations, and appoint employees to them, leaving the citizens stuck with political appointees,” Kibbey wrote in a May 6 email to Assistant City Attorney Erin Jacobson and City Council members.
Lopez, who supervises development of statewide EMS and trauma policy at the Washington Department of Health, was raised in Spokane and spent two decades with American Medical Response and its predecessor Spokane Ambulance before taking a job with the state.
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President Donald Trump announced his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Accord on Thursday after much speculation that the president would do just that.
In an address from the White House's Rose Garden, Trump decried those laughing at America.
"At what point does America get demeaned?" he asked. "At what point do they start laughing at us as a country?"
"We want fair treatment," Trump demanded. "We don't want other countries and other leaders to laugh at us anymore."
Though the lead-up to his decision was widely criticized — even by daughter Ivanka Trump, who purportedly lobbied to remain in the Accord — Trump did not back down in his stance that America comes first.
"I was elected by the citizens of Pittsburgh," Trump said, "not Paris."
"We're getting out," he said about the Accord. "And we will start to renegotiate and we'll see if there's a better deal. If we can, great. If we can't, that's fine."
Calling the current implementation of carbon reduction targets set under the Obama administration costly, Trump claimed that though he "cares deeply" about the environment, he refuses to go forward with a "deal which punishes the United States."
Seeming to politicize climate change, Trump said, "This agreement is less about the climate and more about other countries gaining a financial advantage over the United States."
On Wednesday, Tesla's Elon Musk threatened the Trump administration that if the president decided the United States should leave the Paris Accord, Musk would resign his duties from several of the president's advisory councils.
When Musk was asked on Twitter what his response would be if the president decided to pull the U.S. out of the agreement, he said, “Will have no choice but to depart councils in that case.”
"Don’t know which way Paris will go, but I’ve done all I can to advise directly to POTUS, through others in WH & via councils, that we remain,” he added.
Just after the president made the announcement that the U.S. would withdraw from the Accord, Musk tweeted, "Am departing presidential councils. Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world."
The Paris Accord, a climate agreement, was opened for signature on Earth Day 2016, and to date, representatives of 195 countries worldwide have signed the accord, and the agreement went into effect in November 2016.
It addresses and analyzes greenhouse gas emissions and is set to “combat climate change and adapt to its effects.”
See the president's full remarks in the video below.


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TAMA, Iowa — The Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi/Meskwaki Nation is building a local food system through its Meskwaki Food Sovereignty Initiative.
Central to that initiative is Red Earth Gardens, an organic farm that completed its second year of operation.
Larry Lasley, director of economic development at the Meskwaki Settlement, said the farm is an example of the settlement’s efforts to diversify its economic interests. Others are Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, the Trading Post, a convenience store along Highway 30, and Pinnacle Bank.
“When I started in 2010, one of the initial projects I was given was local foods planning,” Lasley said.
Jennifer Vasquez joined him in 2011 as a local foods planner, and the concept for an organic farm took shape. Vasquez now manages Red Earth Gardens.
“We’ve enjoyed a lot of support from our tribal council and a fair amount of support from the community,” Lasley said. “We are building a business model with this organic farm and we hope to continue growing our education and awareness with regard to local foods.”


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