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Story & Art by ONE
Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian
Lettering and Retouch by John Clark
Edited by Carl Gustav Horn
Published by Mike Richardson
Design by Sarah Terry
Digital Art Technician by Samantha Hummer
Mob Psycho 100 is back for its fourth volume! Ritsu’s psychic powers have finally awakened, and he has teamed up with Dimple to unleash his full power. When school gangs go on the move to find the infamous White T Poison, Ritsu decides to test his newfound strength on the unsuspecting delinquents.
Ritsu has generally lived an admirable and honest life, suppressing his jealousy of Mob’s psychic powers. By hiding his feelings, Ritsu was also sealing away his dwelling abilities. Ritsu’s torment served as a catalyst to break his emotional seal, providing him the power that he long desired. Ritsu uses his powers in contrast to Mob’s methods. While Mob tries to minimize his powers, Ritsu attempts to push his abilities to the utmost limit. In doing so, Ritsu warps his own mental state, dwelling in obsession to raise his power. Ristu has finally obtained the power that he long desired, but he’s losing his own identity in the process.
What ties Ritsu’s character arc together is Mob’s brotherly compassion. Mob was aware of Ritsu’s frustration over not having powers, but he never realized how much it weighed on him. When Ritsu spitefully confesses that he’s always resented his brother, Mob feels responsible and remorseful. Mob views his own powers as a burden, and those same powers have caused his brother’s suffering as well. Despite his brother’s mistakes, Mob won’t give up on Ritsu and the bond they share.
This volume also introduces the villainous organization Claw, which is composed of numerous powerful psychics. The 7th Division member Megumu Koyama immediately showcases the threat the group poses, effortlessly taking out Ritsu and striking fear into those around him. While Koyama is easily overpowered by Mob, he is still able to incapacitate him using a tool. It emphasizes that even if Mob’s strength is incomparable, he still isn’t invincible, and Claw can capitalize on that opening. Given the closing events of the volume, it’s clear that we haven’t seen the last of Claw, and it will be interesting to see what threat they pose in the future.
While ONE’s artwork will not appeal to everyone, it doesn’t have to. ONE’s loose and rough art-style gives the manga a unique charm that can’t be found anywhere else, and alongside his fantastic draftsmanship, he crafts a thoroughly entertaining manga in spite of any artistic gaps. This is especially true during the fight between Mob and Koyama, where ONE uses meticulous linework to emphasize the tension of the situation. Mob Psycho 100 is a manga that only ONE could create and that makes it an engrossing read.
Mob Psycho 100 continues to be a thoroughly entertaining manga that only gets better and better. From ONE’s unique visuals to its compelling cast, the series is an absolute blast to experience. I’m eagerly anticipating Volume 5 and where the series will go next!


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Twilight fans everywhere must be pinching themselves this morning!
While Breaking Dawn Part 2 was billed as the final movie in the blockbuster franchise, it has been revealed that a new series of short films based on the popular books is in the pipeline.
Deep breaths, everyone!
In an interesting twist on author Stephanie Meyer’s bestselling series, the new films will be directed by five separate female directors, with the shorts focusing on the world of the Twilight characters.
While few details of the project have been released as of yet, the new series will be titled The Storytellers – New Creative Voices of the Twilight Saga.
A delighted Meyer expressed her excitement for the project, saying that she is especially thrilled to be giving a platform to “the female voice”.
In a statement released today she said: “I’m honoured to be working with Women in Film, Lionsgate and Facebook on a project dedicated to giving more women a chance to be heard creatively.”
The Twilight movies have grossed a staggering $3.3 billion worldwide, making household names of lead actors Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
How exciting is this news? We can’t wait to see where the directors take the story.

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- Periphery Demographic: Though designed as an all-ages game for family centers, Time Fantasy ended up attracting an older audience, as parents were playing it while their children played the ticket-vending games.
- What Do You Mean, It Wasn't Made on Drugs?: Just about EVERYONE who describes Time Fantasy invokes this trope."Hey folks, today we're watching a PAPA '14 Classics finals game on Time Fantasy, or as I like to call it, the 'LSD Snail' game!"
YMMV / Time Fantasy

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By Manny Paiva
Stats Canada survey showers many producers are growing soybeans, and not as much wheat, corn and barley.
Soybeans continue to be the crop of choice for many producers.
That is according to a new survey by Stats Canada on seeding intentions for the upcoming growing season.
It also shows farmers are cutting back on how much wheat, corn and barley they plant.
Prices those crops have fallen in recent months.
Hog producers want more help from the federal government to deal with the PED virus.
They have submitted a number of ideas for funding.
One is having special washing facilities at key points across Canada to properly clean biohazards out of big trucks used to transport livestock.
The PED virus has been detected in four provinces -- including Ontario -- and it is responsible for the death of millions of baby pigs in the United States.
The federal and Alberta governments have also announced 1.3 million dollars to improve biosecurity at pig farms and facilities.
Farmers from our region will gather in Elmwood tonight.
The annual Tommy Cooper award will be presented at the Elmwood Community Centre.
Dinner begins at 6:30 PM.
There are three nominees for the award -- Murray Calder, Brian Gilroy and Jacquie Hendry.

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This activity supports Disciplinary Literacy in Social Studies — Thinking Like a Historian — Change and Continuity.
Grade level: Elementary.
Duration: One or two class periods.
1) Have students search the Recollection Wisconsin collections to find photographs and postcards depicting Main Street (or other downtown areas) in your local community or a neighboring city. To find images of historic Main Streets and downtowns through Recollection Wisconsin:
- In the Keyword Search box, enter the words main street or downtown plus the name of your community.
- Browse Collections by Category and choose “Local history” from the Subjects list. These collections contain photographs and other materials from communities around Wisconsin.
2) Working independently or in groups, ask students to compare these images with recent photos of the same location. Have them identify differences between the downtown area then and now, such as types of commercial businesses and retail stores, signage, clothing, and types of cars or other forms of transportation.
3) Then ask: How are these changes a reflection of changes in our society? What has not changed? What can these changes and similarities tell us about the basic interests and needs of local residents over the years?
Extension activity for advanced students: Consider using websites such as HistoryPin or What Was There to show students photographs of historic streets overlaid with contemporary street views, or upload historic photos of your own community to these sites (be sure to request permission from the library or museum that owns the original photos first!).

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Paper Mandala Workshop | Thurs, May 16 from 6pm-8pm at InterUrban ArtHouse | Tickets $40 | Artist Kathy Malone teaches the art of mandala making.
In celebration of our 12×12 Exhibition, ArtHouse studio artist, Kathy Malone, will lead a workshop on creating your very own 12 inch, wood and paper collage mandala.
In the workshop, you will create a self-celebration mandala. We will start with a guided visualization, and then a short explanation about mandalas and their meaning. We will have time to design and create a mandala design using wooden lazy susans, various decorative papers. and cutting tools. (Feel free to bring any special images or papers you would like to include). You then have the option to stay and resin your pieces, or leave it and the instructor will do it for you.
All materials provided, $40/participant .

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By Nick Dear, directed by Rhys McConnochie, VCA Drama Company 2004, Grant Street Theatre until June 16.
This is the second production by the Victorian College of the Arts of The Art of Success, Nick Dear's 1986 play about William Hogarth and his London. The first was in 1997.
It is a large, sprawling play with 10 meaty acting roles, plenty of historical colour, and a topical political theme - an excellent vehicle for the display of the acting talents of a graduating class.
This is a lively production with an entertaining style and tone framing its serious concerns. Written in the Thatcherite greed-is-good era, Dear's evocation of a London of obscene contrasts between the wretched poor and the corrupt rich, and a Parliament led by the power-hungry, unscrupulous Sir Horace Walpole, had (and has) obvious contemporary relevance.
The colourful and entertaining bawdiness of life in 1730s London is conveyed with suitable relish by this young cast.
This is a London of whores, rakes, bawds and murderers, all jostling for success along with writers, politicians, artists and aristocrats. They are all, as the play suggests at one point, mercenaries in the battlefields of desire, trading flesh as well as artistic talent in the struggle for survival.
The serious issues that emerge from this conjunction of filth and elegance are to do with political interference in artistic practice. Walpole's Censorship Act crippled British theatre for 231 years, whereas the 1735 copyright law made it possible for artists to make a living from their art.
As William Hogarth, Craig Annis is suitably uncouth in manners, but impassioned about his art. Anthony Ahern's better educated Henry Fielding ensures we understand the crucial tactical difference between the writer's and the artist's attempts to free their art from political control.
As Hogarth's whore Louisa, Alison Bell gives the production's outstanding performance, a rich, earthy evocation of wisdom hard-earned. She is well matched by Maia Thomas as the condemned murderer Sarah, the most tragic of the play's victimised women. Daniel Cunningham as the depraved aristocrat Oliver and Luke Ryan as the corrupt Walpole also flesh out their characters with suitable style.
All, in fact, show great promise in this accomplished production of a fascinating play.
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AC Power Supply Module: Ensuring Reliable and Efficient Electrical Power Delivery
Author： ZYG Power Module Time： 2023-12-29
In today’s world, where technology plays a vital role in our daily lives, the need for a reliable and efficient power supply is paramount. Whether it is for our smartphones, laptops, or even industrial machinery, uninterrupted and stable electrical power is essential. To meet this demand, AC power supply modules have emerged as a key component in electrical systems. This article explores the importance, functionality, and benefits of AC power supply modules in ensuring reliable and efficient electrical power delivery.
Importance of AC Power Supply Modules:
AC power supply modules are crucial in converting the alternating current (AC) from the mains supply into stable and regulated direct current (DC) power. This conversion is necessary as most electronic devices require DC power for their operation. Without a well-regulated power supply, devices could malfunction, leading to data loss, equipment damage, or even safety hazards. Therefore, AC power supply modules play a vital role in providing a consistent and reliable power source for various applications.
Functionality of AC Power Supply Modules:
AC power supply modules consist of several components that work together to ensure efficient power delivery. Here are the key functionalities of these modules:
1. Rectification: The AC power supply module first converts the AC input voltage into a pulsating DC voltage through rectification. This process involves the use of diodes to convert the negative half cycles of the AC waveform into positive half cycles.
2. Filtering: After rectification, the pulsating DC voltage undergoes filtering to remove any remaining AC ripple. Capacitors are used to smooth out the fluctuations in the DC voltage, resulting in a cleaner and more stable output.
3. Regulation: The filtered DC voltage is then regulated to provide a constant output voltage, regardless of fluctuations in the input voltage or load conditions. Integrated circuits, such as voltage regulators, are employed to maintain a steady output voltage within specified limits.
Benefits of AC Power Supply Modules:
AC power supply modules offer several benefits that contribute to reliable and efficient power delivery:
1. Protection: These modules include protection mechanisms, such as over-voltage, over-current, and short-circuit protection. These safeguards prevent damage to both the power supply module and the connected devices in case of voltage spikes or other electrical faults.
2. Efficiency: AC power supply modules are designed to maximize energy conversion efficiency. By minimizing power losses during the conversion process, these modules reduce energy wastage and contribute to a more sustainable power supply.
3. Versatility: AC power supply modules are available in various sizes and configurations, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. From small consumer electronics to large industrial equipment, these modules can be customized to meet specific power requirements.
4. Reliability: AC power supply modules undergo rigorous testing to ensure their reliability and durability. High-quality components and strict manufacturing standards contribute to their long lifespan and stable performance, even under challenging operating conditions.
AC power supply modules play a crucial role in ensuring reliable and efficient electrical power delivery. By converting and regulating the AC input voltage, these modules provide a stable and consistent DC power source for various electronic devices. Their importance, functionality, and benefits make them an integral part of modern electrical systems. As technology continues to advance, the demand for reliable and efficient power supply will only increase, further emphasizing the significance of AC power supply modules in our lives.
Electricity is a fundamental part of our everyday lives, powering our homes, businesses, and even our modes of transportation. It is a marvel of modern science and engineering that has revolutionized the way we live. In this article, we will embark on a journey into the world of electricity, exploring the electric power series and its significance in our society. The electric power series refers to the sequence of steps involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It begins with the generation of electricity, which typically takes place in power plants. There are various methods of generating electricity, including burning fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or harnessing renewable sources, such as solar or wind energy....ดูรายละเอียด
The field of medicine is constantly evolving, with new technologies, research, and discoveries being made every day. As healthcare professionals, it is crucial that we stay up-to-date with the latest knowledge and skills to provide the best care possible for our patients. This is where the concept of the medical power series comes in. What is the medical power series? The medical power series is a set of educational materials designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to provide the best care for their patients. The series includes a range of resources, including online courses, webinars, and workshops. The aim of the medical power series is to provide healthcare professionals with the tools they need...ดูรายละเอียด
In the world of technology, power is everything. Whether you are a gamer, a content creator, or simply a tech enthusiast, having a reliable and efficient power supply is crucial for your system's performance and overall experience. One power supply that stands out from the rest is the fully modular power supply. With its advanced features and flexibility, it is truly a game-changer. A fully modular power supply is designed to provide maximum customization and convenience. Unlike traditional power supplies, where all the cables are permanently attached, the fully modular power supply allows you to connect only the cables you need. This means you can eliminate unnecessary clutter and optimize airflow within your system, resulting in better cooling and improved...ดูรายละเอียด
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, the healthcare industry plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of individuals and communities. With advancements in technology and the constant need for innovation, healthcare excellence has become a focal point for organizations worldwide. The Medical Power Series: Unlocking the Secrets of Healthcare Excellence aims to shed light on the strategies and practices employed by healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care and achieve remarkable outcomes. The first key aspect of healthcare excellence lies in the recruitment and retention of highly skilled and compassionate medical professionals. The series emphasizes the importance of selecting individuals who possess not only the requisite expertise but also a genuine passion for patient care. Through comprehensive screening processes and...ดูรายละเอียด
Introduction In recent years, LED lighting has gained significant popularity due to its energy efficiency, long lifespan, and environmental friendliness. However, LED lights require direct current (DC) power to operate effectively, while most homes and buildings use alternating current (AC) power. To bridge this gap and enable efficient LED lighting, an AC to DC converter is required. This article explores the importance of these converters, their functioning principles, and highlights the benefits of using them in LED lighting systems. Importance of AC to DC Converters for LED Lighting AC to DC converters play a crucial role in LED lighting systems as they convert the incoming AC power to the required DC power. Without these converters, it would be impossible to...ดูรายละเอียด
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The Dalton Gang Hideout – Meade, Kansas
History tells the story of the Dalton Gang who robbed trains for a number of years. They were joined by others forming a rather formattable gang. Although the Dalton brothers had all served as law enforcement officers their paths changed when Bob Dalton, who was serving as head of the Osage police, was accused of selling whiskey. His brother Grat Dalton also got into some trouble and was dismissed as deputy marshal for “conduct unbecoming an officer”. Then brother Emmett joined in with them in 1890 and all three were accused of stealing horses. Bob and Emmet took off for California while Grat was arrested but had to be released because of lack of evidence.
The story of the gang goes on with the trains they robbed and the people they joined up with but being a criminal and having the law afer you all the time certainly wasn’t a pleasant way to live.
For awhile they hid out at the home of Eva Dalton Whipple, who was their sister, in Meade, Kansas. The house that they were staying in still stands at the corner of Pearlette and Green Streets in Meade. The couple, J.N. Whipple and his wife Eva Dalton Whipple, left the area before the “boys” were killed and one of them caught. After the Whipples had moved away a discovery was made of a tunnel from the house to a barn built into the hillside below. Legend has it that the tunnel was used by the gang to come and go undetected by the law. Although during this time the tunnel was beam and dirt it was restructured by the WPA in the 1940′s with rock retaining walls and NYA crews reconstructed the tunnel and barn.
The tunnel runs for 95 feet. If you enter in the barn you will end up in the house which is now a museum, decorated with furnishing as it would have been in Eva’s day. The barn serves as an entrance to the attraction and houses a gift shop on the first floor and museum artifacts in the loft.
After the gangs last train robbery in 1892 the gang split up being pursued by the law. The Dalton boys decided to have one last go at getting money illegally, they were going to rob two banks in Coffeyville, Kansas. As they entered the banks they were recognized by the townspeople who sent out an alarm and the community grabbed their guns and took up positions to defend the town (and their money.) As the robbers tried to get away there was a gun battle in which four citizens and four bandits were killed. Emmett, the sole surviving member of the gang, was seriously wounded but recovered enough to stand trial. Although he did time, he was eventually pardoned by the Governor and spend the rest of his days in California.
If you think that’s the end of the story on the Dalton’s, you would be wrong since another brother, Bill, took the outlaw way of life. Get all of the story when you visit the Dalton Gang Hideout.
The Hideout is open year round. It is located 4 blocks south of Hwy 54 on Pearlette St. Open Monday – Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 1-5. Admission is $4.00, with a family rate available.

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Congress Forced Move After Putin’s Friend in the Oval Office Interfered in Clearance Process for Jared and Ivanka
The Trump Administration, after making a mess of security clearances for federal workers and contractors, is about to hand off to the Pentagon the biggest change in the clearance system in a half-century.
Concern about the security clearance system is not new, but the Government Accountability Office documents serious deterioration since Trump took office. The GAO is the investigative arm of Congress.
The Trump Administration did such a poor job with security clearances that in 2018 the GAO put the entire security clearance system on its High-Risk List.
That’s not surprising given Donald Trump’s continual attacks on our national intelligence agencies as he praises the integrity of Vladimir Putin.
The Trump Administration did such a poor job with security clearances that in 2018 the GAO put the entire security clearance system on its High-Risk List.ADVERTISEMENT
In May 2017 in the Oval Office, Trump gave sensitive sources and methods secrets to the Russian foreign minister and the Russian ambassador. Only a Russian government photographer was allowed to join the meeting, which the American people learned about from Russian state media. More on this here, here and here.
Asserting his view that the president is an all-powerful dictator who may do as he chooses, Trump insists he enjoys an “absolute right” to give away any American secrets to hostile foreign powers. In a series of tweets on May 16, 2017, outlining this view he also attacked the American intelligence community.
Clearances for Family Members
Trump, we should never forget, ignored the strong advice of seasoned national security officials who objected to granting clearances to his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and his daughter Ivanka. Numerous revisions to their SF-86 security clearance forms were made when a single change is often enough to prompt rejection. Trump personally ordered that the family members get clearances, although he also insisted he had never “interfered” in the process.
Under the new law, security background checks will move to the Defense Department from the National Background Investigations Bureau, which is part of the Office of Personnel Management, our government’s HR department. Presumably, Trump, who has minimal management skills, will be less likely to interfere with the Pentagon than with the civilian Office of Personnel Management.
The law was sponsored by Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), vice-chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
The changes are in Section 901 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. It requires the Secretary of Defense to take charge of security clearance investigations by October 1, 2020, the first day of the 2021 budget year. All personnel background and security investigations will be handled by the Defense Department’s Consolidated Adjudication Facility.
The conference committee report on the bill said that the “current situation of massive clearance delays has serious adverse effects on national security and must be addressed in order to avoid any further damage” to military readiness.
The Defense Department had been on the GAO High-Risk List but was taken off that list in 2011, during the Obama administration.
In its 2019 report, GAO said that the security clearance system “it faces significant challenges related to (1) the timely processing of clearances, (2) measuring investigation quality, and (3) ensuring IT security, among other things, the GAO reported. “The executive branch has been unable to process personnel security clearances within established timeliness objectives, contributing to a backlog that the NBIB reported to be approximately 565,000 cases as of February 2019.”
That backlog hit a high of 725,000 in April 2018, 15 months into the Trump administration.
The GAO warned about likely problems with the Defense Department taking over the security clearance process. Among the problems, antiquated computer systems “may delay planned milestones for the new system.” Known weaknesses in the Office of Personnel Management computer systems were not properly monitored, the GAO found. But since Trump has been pumping more money into the Pentagon, hopefully some will go for modern computers and software to track security clearances and keep them updated.
To improve the security clearance system the GAO said there is a need to develop a long-term plan, to coordinate between agencies and to obtain more funding. All three recommendations run against the helter-skelter nature of the Trump administration, whose leader operates from emotionally charged seat-of-the-pants ignorance, denigrates all our national security agencies while expressing trust in the Kremlin and spends on hardware, not systematic improvements, and like spending on war material. Trump barely knows how to use a computer. The Pentagon is awash in computers with sophisticated software.
The system for granting and renewing security clearances was troubled long before Trump took office. But any thought that the Trump Administration has the best people to fix this problem, or the right attitude, is at war with the known facts. Let’s hope the Pentagon does better, and operates free from the ineptitude of this White House.
How Moscow Mitch won a new Russian plant in his home state of Kentucky
Critics of a Kremlin-linked industrial giant investing $200 million in a new aluminum plant in Kentucky gives Moscow political influence that could undermine national security. Pointing to Moscow’s use of economic leverage to sway European politics, they warn the deal is a stalking horse for a new kind of Russian meddling in America, one that exploits the U.S. free-market system instead of its elections. What worries national-security experts is not that any of the businessmen who put the deal together broke any laws. It’s that they didn’t. A Time magazine investigation found that the Russian aluminum company, Rusal, used a broad array of political and economic tools to fight sanctions the U.S. had placed on Russian businesses, establishing a foothold in U.S. politics in the process. To free itself from sanctions, Rusal fielded a team of high-paid lobbyists for an intense, months-long effort in Washington. One of the targets was Kentucky’s own Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, who helped thwart a bipartisan push to keep the sanctions in place. Ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, one of Rusal’s longtime major shareholders contributed more than $1 million through his companies to a GOP campaign fund tied to McConnell.
We can already predict where Trump really stands on Hong Kong for one very depressing reason
As China masses troops outside Hong Kong to put down popular protests seeking freedom, Donald Trump made clear that he has no idea what to do, an admission of utter incompetence. But from his past comments and behavior we know what to expect—Trump will side with mass murder over freedom seekers.
"The Hong Kong thing is a very tough situation—very tough. We’ll see what happens,” Trump said Tuesday in Morristown, N.J.
"It’s a very tricky situation. I think it will work out and I hope it works out, for liberty,” he said. “I hope it works out for everybody, including China. I hope it works out peacefully. I hope nobody gets hurt. I hope nobody gets killed.”
There’s a huge healthcare issue no 2020 presidential candidate is addressing
There is something pretty basic—and important—about this division we’re seeing among Democratic candidates about healthcare that, surprisingly, is too often missing from the discussion—prices of providing health.
As the presidential candidates sink into details about their various versions of how to provide insurance coverage, it is assumed that a huge federal bureaucracy can negotiate acceptably lower prices. Indeed, the discussion of Medicare for All with or without private insurers versus incrementally expanding Obamacare versus other forms of extending the human right to healthcare is all about the price of insurance and deductibles rather than the cost of actual care. The cost of prescription drugs is the exception: That issue has indeed drawn public attention.

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Public schools are the great equalizer in our increasingly segregated nation. As the gap between rich and poor widens and uninformed bigotry flows freely, public schools remain a bastion of hope for a democratic society purportedly dedicated to the public good.
Recently, the Texas Senate approved a bill allowing vouchers offering public money to children attending private and religious schools in communities with populations over 285,000. Republican Sen. Larry Taylor, the bill’s sponsor, wishes to “create state-subsidized education saving accounts for parents while offering tax credits to businesses that sponsor private schooling via donations.”
At Mathews Elementary in Austin, where I’m an intern, I am struck every day by the power and importance of truly integrated public schools. Mathews is located in wealthy, white West Lynn neighborhood. The 100-year-old school is surrounded by beautiful homes, parks, a public swimming pool, and our beloved Graffiti Castle. Many of the neighborhood students attend Mathews, as do the children living in our downtown Salvation Army Shelter and many of the children of the University of Texas’ international students.
Our school is incredibly diverse, consisting of immigrants, students with special education needs, students experiencing homelessness, and students from numerous socioeconomic, racial and religious backgrounds.
Groups of children bustle down the hallway, their laughter filling the room, their energy, contagious. They form close friendships, pair together for group projects and eat their lunch together in the cafeteria. These students are crossing race and class lines that many of us rarely do — and some never have. Pre-K children are learning lessons of empathy and understanding that will last beyond the classroom. Public school is providing these students with deeply valuable knowledge and compassion.
When considering public policy, we must remain conscious of our nation’s shameful history of discrimination against people of color and the poor. In Nikole Hannah-Jones’ New York Times article titled “Have We Lost Sight of the Promise of Public Schools?”, she explores the bargains struck in the FDR-era: “To get his New Deal passed, Roosevelt compromised with white Southerners in Congress, and much of the legislation either explicitly or implicitly discriminated against black citizens, denying them many of its benefits.” Public, at that time, meant white Americans only.
And so, as Jim Crow eventually faded and black Americans were formally given access to many of our public institutions, support from white communities quickly faded. Instead of integration, there was privatization and withdrawal. White communities began fighting the expansion of public transportation, public housing became stigmatized, and white children began attending private schools or moving to neighborhoods with majority white families.
As the meaning of the word “public” changed from white Americans to all Americans, white America was no longer invested in the public good. Today, even after the privatization of schools, the creation of charter schools, and the segregated drawing of school district lines, we’re trying to disinvest even more.
When those with power and money retreat from public education, “public” no longer means all of us.
Our democracy relies on a social contract where we are all invested in the public good — even if we don’t have to be. Senator Taylor’s bill lights this contract on fire. Do we want to keep that contract alive or let it burn?
Rooke-Ley is a graduate student in the UT Austin School of Social Work and an intern at Mathews Elementary school.


text: Gently close the eyes or softly gaze in a few feet in front of you. Bring your awareness to the breath. Feel the cool air entering both nostrils, and travel with the breath, gently expanding the lungs and enter the lower belly. Feel the warmed air leave the nostrils on the exhalation. The breath is our anchor which we’ll gently bring ourselves back to when are thoughts wonder. Don’t try to control the breath, watch it and let it be. Be a passive observer to any thoughts that may come into the mind. Like watching the clouds overhead blow gently by in the wind, use the breath to blow the thoughts away and bring oneself back to the present moment. As you become more relaxed and the breath begins to slow down, notice the space between the breaths - rest in this space. Like with all of life, practice ahimsa or non-violence including with ourselves and our thoughts. Be gentle and kind with yourself. Slowly, with practice, patience and perseverance, you will start to see the positive effects of this simple practice. Ten minutes a day is enough. Namaste.

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UN Joint Statement | Cultural Rights and the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 3, 2021, on behalf of 16 organizations, Dr. Elizabeth O’Casey, Director of Advocacy at Humanists International, made a joint statement in support of the report (A/HRC/46/34) on COVID-19, culture and cultural rights of the United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Karima Bennoune, at the 46th session of United Nations Human Rights Council.
In the report, Bennoune expressed concern that some governments had exploited emergency powers to censor and criminalize artists with dissenting views. “I call for all those imprisoned for their artistic or cultural work to be immediately released, such as Ahmed Kabir Kishore, a Bangladeshi cartoonist, and Nigerian singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu.”
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We thank the Special Rapporteur for her excellent report addressing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on culture and cultural rights worldwide, and for highlighting the positive potential of cultures and cultural rights to enhance rights-respecting solutions and build resilience. On behalf of a group of NGOs, we would like to put on record our support for it.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear and unequivocal the importance of the indivisibility and interdependence of all human rights. Central to this mix is the role of cultural rights.
Unfortunately, just at the moment when the benefits culture provides as means of comfort, catharsis and communication were most keenly in evidence arts practitioners – the cultural rights defenders – found their working conditions increasingly difficult and stifling.
We have seen a marked increase in censorship, arrests, detentions and even deaths of artists and cultural rights defenders – including those from minority and indigenous backgrounds – whose work addresses the pandemic and the measures take against it; cuts in arts funding across the board; and restriction of access to places where the arts can be enjoyed and where they thrive.
Urgent action is needed to guarantee the cultural rights of all. Accordingly, we highlight some of the recommendations made in the report:
- Increase funding for the cultural sector, and ensure that funding is integrated into all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages;
- Recognize the public health value and social contributions of the cultural sectors in responding to the pandemic;
- Be fully inclusive when consulting on COVID-19 relief measures;
- Ensure that artistic and scientific freedom are respected, protected and fulfilled at all times, including for those who are critical of government responses to the pandemic and post-pandemic;
- Release all artists and cultural rights defenders detained as a result of their creative work to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections.
Cultural rights are central to the human experience and where they are denied other universal human rights inevitably follow. Cultural freedom is not a luxury; instead, it needs to be at the heart of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thousands were ordered to stay indoors on Monday as lava trickling down from an erupting volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma reached the sea, sending clouds of potentially toxic smoke into the air.
The Canary Island Volcanic Emergency Plan (Pevolca) "ordered the confinement" of residents of coastal towns and villages near where the lava cascaded into the sea, sending large plumes of white smoke into the air, local emergency services said on Twitter.
The order was given due to "the possible release of gases that are harmful to health," it added.
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And for the first time since the eruption started, local authorities advised residents of La Palma's capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma in the east, to use high-filtration FFP2 face masks to protect themselves from emissions of sulfur dioxide.
Most of the island, which is home to around 85,000 people, is so far unaffected by the eruption.
But parts of the western side where lava flows have slowly made their way to the sea face an uncertain future.
The molten rock has covered 1,065 hectares (2,630 acres) and destroyed nearly 1,500 buildings, according to Copernicus, the European Union's satellite monitoring service.
Lava has destroyed schools, churches, health centers and irrigation infrastructure for the island's banana plantations – a key source of jobs – as well as hundreds of homes.
Provisional damage was estimated on Friday at nearly 900 million euros ($1 billion), according to the regional government.
The island of La Palma, part of the Canary Islands archipelago off northwestern Africa, is experiencing its third eruption in a century, with previous ones in 1949 and 1971.


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Kissing Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn is the final book in the Father Christmas trilogy and is absolutely delightful. As with the previous books, I felt totally cocooned within the story.
Kissing Father Christmas is a magical, fairytale that also reveals the heart of God. God is love, grace and peace and the novel explores these themes. Grace is there for us all. We do not deserve it and we cannot earn it. God’s grace is a gift to be received not just at Christmas but every day.
The novel continues the themes of belonging and family, as seen in the earlier stories. Family is more than just bloodlines. Family is those who welcome you and love you unconditionally. God loves us for who we are and welcomes each and every one of us.
Home At Last
Engaging Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn is a delightful contemporary festive read. It is the sequel to Finding Father Christmas but can be read as a stand-alone.
The novel is set one year after the first one and continues many of the themes. Once again there is the theme of belonging. A year earlier Miranda was searching to belong. Now she consolidates her position with both her earthly friends and her heavenly Father. She was “pursued by God,,, changed… [and] belongs to God.”
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Finding Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn is an absolutely charming contemporary read. I loved the way dialogue from other novels – such as Narnia, The Tempest and A Christmas Carol – was incorporated into the story. The whole tale was warm and welcoming and I felt the arms of the story reach out and cocoon me.
The novel has the theme of searching. Not just physically searching but spiritually searching, and this was a dual search – as Miranda was searching for something or someone, so God was searching for her. The reader is reminded that we are all created for relationship with the Father. God longs for each and every one of us to come to Him.


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The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday announced charges and an emergency asset freeze against a Miami-based attorney and others related to a “prime bank investment scheme” that promised exorbitant returns from a purported international trading program. Prime bank schemes, the SEC said, lure investors to participate in a sham international investing opportunity with phony promises of exclusivity and enormous profits.
The SEC alleges that attorney Bernard H. Butts, Jr. acted as an escrow agent to enable Fotios Geivelis, Jr.of Tampa and his Worldwide Funding III Ltd. to defraud 45 investors out of more than $3.5 million they invested in a trading program that doesn’t actually exist.
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The SEC’s suit charges the defendants with violations of the antifraud and securities registration provisions of the federal securities laws.

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The “world’s first” autonomous commercial cargo ship has successfully completed a near-500 mile voyage in the congested waters of Tokyo Bay, traveling without human intervention for 99% of the trip. The 750 gross-ton vessel was powered by Orca AI, whose software helped the ship avoid hundreds of collisions autonomously.
Orca AI is a developer of safety software platforms designed specifically for maritime vessels. Founded in 2018 by two naval technology experts, the company combines sensors with existing safety systems onboard to help improve the safety and navigation of ships on crowded waterways.
Headquartered in Israel, Orca AI looks to bridge sea-bound ships to the shore with 24/7 insights to ensure shipping companies keep their cargo safe and efficient at all times, all while providing the technology to bring autonomous cargo ships to reality.
When we covered Orca AI last September, it had just announced a partnership with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) to test its safety system for autonomous ships. Orca AI’s Automatic Ship Target Recognition System had been installed on an NYK ship as a research trial to support the advancement of autonomous sea travel.
Together, those two companies along with the Designing the Future of Full Autonomous Ships (DFFAS), have now successfully completed a 40 hour, 500 mile voyage with nearly zero human intervention.
Orca AI helps bring autonomous cargo ships closer to reality
Orca AI shared the news of the successful voyage, which set sail from Tokyo Bay and lasted 40 hours across 790 km (491 mi) at sea. The trial was completed by the cargo ship Suzaka – a 749 gross-ton vessel chosen by the DFFAS and led by the aforementioned NYK Group.
Suzaka was powered by Orca AI, allowing the cargo ship to safely and autonomously navigate the Tokyo Bay, some of the most congested waters in the world, before safely reaching the port of Tsumatsusaka in the Ise Bay. Co-founder and CEO of Orca AI Yarden Gross spoke to the autonomous cargo ship’s voyage:
We are honored to collaborate with the DFFAS consortium led by NYK group to drive automation and autonomous capabilities in commercial ships in some of the most congested waters in the world. The world’s first commercial autonomous voyage is a significant milestone in this journey and we expect to see big shipping companies implementing advanced AI and computer vision technologies to materialize the autonomous shipping vision.
Gross should have plenty to be excited about as should the maritime shipping industry. During Suzaka’s 500 mile voyage, the autonomous cargo ship performed 107 collision avoidance maneuvers without the help of a human. The program director suggests that Suzaka avoided between 400-500 other vessels on the water during its outbound trip alone.
According to Orca AI, its safety navigation system was set up on the cargo ship to operate as a “human watchkeeper,” providing real-time detection, tracking, classification, and range estimation on eighteen onboard cameras, combined to provide a 360° view, day and night.
Orca AI’s algorithms are powered by AI and deep learning, and were trained on data collected from Suzaka for over a year prior to the voyage. This helped the software identify targets in the complex Japanese shoreline environment. The real time data from the autonomous cargo ship’s cameras was monitored at the fleet operations center in Tokyo (shown above) hundreds of miles away.
Dr. Hideyuki Ando from NYK Group also spoke to the successful cargo ship voyage and what the technology could mean for the future of autonomous shipping at sea:
With the great majority of Japan’s international trade relying on shipping, it’s been imperative for us to find technological solutions that can make shipping safer. We thank Orca AI for helping us find the ultimate computer vision solution to enhance situational awareness on ships, despite the obstacles the global pandemic has presented. Their successful delivery of the entire project, thousands of kilometers away from Japan and with complex hardware and software being shipped and remotely updated regularly, is a prime example of the potential technology has to transform the industry.
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"This is a subject we've discussed internally many times over the years regarding movies, TV shows and even the odd advertisement," the band wrote on the official Wilco website. "With the commercial radio airplay route getting more difficult for many bands (including Wilco), we see this as another way to get the music out there. As with most of the above (with the debatable exception of radio) the band gets paid for this. And we feel okay about VWs. Several of us even drive them."
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The former judge of the popular singing talent show, told this when she alongside other Girls Aloud member appeared on the Graham Norton show.
When the host asked whether Cheryl will be retuning on the X Factor next year as judge are true, she said Graham, “It’s a definite, ‘no’.”
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She said, “Not one of them has read it.”
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Kano state chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for setting up an elders consultative forum made up of past governors.
The chapter noted that the move is pragmatic and strategic towards all inclusive administration aimed at ensuring harmony within the state, believing that other states will follow suit.
While congratulating him over his victory at the Supreme Court, the chapter described the victory as a Will of Allah, the Almighty.
In a statement issued by the state chairman of the institute, Aliyu Yusuf which was made available to newsmen, noted that such victory from the Apex Court has proven that the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was a credible one, hoping that he will rededicate himself towards selfless stewardship to the people of the state for maximum performance.
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Grown for the aromatic leaves, rosemary is used in a number of cuisines as well as for the extraction of essential oils.
This is a plant from Mediterranean areas and it has a log history with many uses including:
- An ingredient for potpourri and of course as
- The ‘go to’ herb to accompany Lamb, Garlic and Tomatoes.
- Essential Oils.
- Rosemary is also used in landscaping, it lends itself to being clipped to form a low hedge.
It does have a strong pungent flavour, so for most home gardens one or two plants will do.
How to grow Rosemary
We suggest planting Rosemary in spring, this is the time when the soil is warming up and the plant will get a chance to form a good root system fairly quickly.
- Position – Full sun to a little afternoon shade
- Soil – Humus rich, loamy and well drained.
- Propagation – Easy from root cuttings.
- Overwintering – Rosemary plants will need to be overwintered in colder zones in a protected position. They do not cope well with freezes.
- Choose a sunny position, plant your mint and water in well.
- Keep the soil slightly moist for but well drained for best results.
- Prune back regularly to promote a bushy growth habit.
- All Rosemary varieties are easily grown from cuttings taken in spring to summer
In colder zones, you can take cuttings each fall and grow them in pots over winter, indoors in a sunny position. They should be ready to plant out in spring to summer as the soil warms up.
- Regular pruning will keep the Rosemary plant bushy and healthy. Try not to cut back into very old wood unless essential.
- Fertilise and water as needed, remembering that these plants do like a soil a little on the dry side.
A number of rosemary varieties are available, all with different growth habits.
- Rosemary officinalis – This is the variety most commonly used for culinary purposes.
- Rosemary officinalis ‘Tuscan Blue’ – More upright and taller growing.
- And around 45 other varieties.
Rosemary plants are readily available to buy from nurseries, garden centres and mail order suppliers.


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A week with her oddball tween niece spins a self-absorbed workaholic's life into chaos -- and changes both of them in unexpected ways.
Certificate: Language, some sexual content and drug use
Duration: 1hr 25m
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Dundee High School students excel under the direction of Steve Wilcox. Striving to obtain the best software and equipment for the CAD drafting classroom, Mr. Wilcox does an excellent job. In the last two years, Mr. Wilcox has had two students receive full academic scholarships in drafting to Monroe County Community College.
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COVID-19 Cases At Over 4 Dozen Tampa Bay Area Care Facilities
More than four dozen long term care facilities in the greater Tampa Bay region have patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
Over the weekend, the state of Florida released the names and counties with nursing homes and assisted-living facilities who had patients or employees test positive for Covid-19. The more than 300 locations include 53 facilities in Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Manatee Counties.
One of the hardest hit facilities is Freedom Square of Seminole, where 39 patients and residents and 19 employees have tested positive. At least three patients have died.
Executive Director Michael Mason said in a statement that all 95 residents from its rehabilitation center were transferred to area hospitals and facilities over the weekend. The entire campus is undergoing 'enhanced cleaning.'
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Mason said all of the patients and residents who tested positive have been taken to hospitals or other facilities. Three of five people transported to the hospital on Saturday tested positive for COVID-19.
As of Sunday, 124 different residents and patients at Freedom Square have been tested. Another 136 employees have been tested and 19 tested positive. More than 100 test results are pending.
While it’s not clear how many people live on the 15-acre campus, its services include skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, as well as independent living and memory care residences. Mason said he expects more residents, patients and employees to be tested in the coming days and weeks.
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“The highly contagious nature of COVID-19 has proven to be an incredible challenge for healthcare facilities across the country, and we are pleased the Florida State Department of Health in Pinellas County has agreed to formally work with us to develop more aggressive mitigation strategies,” he said in a statement.
On Sunday, WUSF News contacted Freedom Square and 10 other facilities in Pinellas County, which accounts for nearly half of the regional locations listed in the state report. Most declined immediate comment about the specific number of cases or precautions being taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Some said no one was available to speak to a reporter.
Consulate Health Care is the corporate owner of four facilities on the local list of positive cases, including one in Polk County, one in Sarasota County and two in Pinellas. Jennifer L. Trapp, vice president of corporate communications, said in an email that the company is committed to the safety and protection of staff and residents. She said they would not comment publicly about COVID-19 cases, citing privacy protections.
“We are diligently following all CDC and CMS guidelines, working in close partnership with our local and state healthcare agencies, and taking every measure to safeguard our centers against the threat of COVID-19. Our dedicated caregivers are working night and day, often leaving their own families to care for our family of residents, and we thank them for their service and heroic efforts,” she said.
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Consulate Health Care's facility in St. Petersburg included a recorded message for callers that said visitors are restricted to those coming to see family members at the end of their lives. Those people are subject to mandatory screening.
Trapp said that its facilities are working to communicate regularly with families about resident health.
“We will continue to communicate timely with the proper healthcare agencies, families, staff and residents as necessary and appropriate,” she said in the email statement. “If families have concerns about their loved one, we encourage them to contact the care center directly.”
According to state officials, of the 748 recorded deaths from coronavirus as of Saturday, at least 169 were related to infections at long term care facilities in Florida. The state has been requiring facilities to notify health officials if a resident or employee tested positive, but Gov. Ron DeSantis waited until Saturday to release of the names of the facilities.
(Editor's note: The list below has been modified to remove a facility inproperly listed in a previous report from the state.)
Nursing homes in the Tampa Bay area with cases include:
- Freedom Plaza
- Inspired Living At Tampa
- Promise Pointe At Tampa Oaks
- Rocky Creek Village
- Arc Of Tampa Bay: Al Hambra
- Arc Of Tampa Bay: Clearwater
- Arc Of Tampa Bay: Safety Harbor
- Bay Tree Center P
- Belleair Health Care Center P
- Consulate Health Care of Safety Harbor
- Consulate Health Care of St. Petersburg
- Heron House Of Largo
- Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
- Inn At Freedom Square (The)
- Inn At Lake Seminole Square (The)
- Lakeside Oaks Care Center Pinellas
- Manorcare Health Services Dunedin
- Masonic Home Of Florida
- Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center
- Palm Garden Of Clearwater
- Palm Garden Of Largo
- Pinellas Point Nursing And Rehab Center
- Regal Palms
- Seminole Pavilion Rehabilitation & Nursing Services
- South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
- St. Mark Assisted Living Center
- St. Mark Village Pinellas
- Tierra Pines Center
- Braden River Rehabilitation Center Llc
- Bradenton Health Care
- Brookdale Bradenton Gardens
- Casa Mora Rehabilitation And Extended Care
- Manatee Springs Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
- Residence At Bay Vue
- Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center
- Westminster Point Pleasant
- A Banyan Residence
- Bay Breeze Health And Rehabilitation Center
- Beneva Lakes Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
- Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota
- Consulate Health Care Of Sarasota
- Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc.
- Magnolia Acres
- Magnolia Health And Rehabilitation Center
- Pines Of Sarasota
- Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center
- Consulate Health Care Of Lakeland
- Highlands Lake Center
- Lakeland Hills Center
- Merrill Gardens At Championsgate
- Palm Garden of Winter Haven
- Grand Villa Of New Port Richey
- Royal Oaks Nursing Center
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A recent trip to Paris in November 2011 encouraged me to re-trace some of the steps I had taken when I first created the series, ‘Les Murs de Paris’. I wanted to see what had changed and what had remained the same over the five years that had passed from my initial walks around the city.
Much of my focus during this trip was to explore the area where I had lived in Paris during the late 1990s – the 20ème, and more specially the area around Belleville. The streets around my old Paris home have seen a great deal of change. While I lived in the city an area of low rise around rue de L’Ermitage had been endangered by re-development – but a campaign led by leading artists put a halt to this. But as I walked around in November 2011 I could see that development was slowly encroaching on this low rise hold out among the tower blocks of this north eastern Paris district.
One of the streets I had walked down in early 2006, rue Denoyez is now covered in graffiti as the developers move in and réaménagement takes hold. Walking up to Parc Belleville from rue Denoyez, a recent plaque marks the site of the last battles of the Paris Commune that occurred on 28 May 1871. The plaque is a tribute to those who fought for freedom and justice to which someone has added ‘social justice’. Longer standing memorials mark the deaths of resistance fighters, and on many school buildings the deportation of Jewish children during the 1940s. Walking down rue de Rosiers in the 4ème a newer memorial at number 16 marks the home of several jewish residents who were deported – a reflection perhaps on Gunter Demnig’s Stolpersteine Project?
Many of the things I photographed in 2006 have long since gone; the wall murals at Abbesses metro station (all nice and white now), the prowling tigers at Ville de L’Ermitage and the cat at rue de cascades – replaced by sperm. But it was nice to see that the tigers in rue des rosiers are still there – though someone has added ‘nature strikes back’ over the original mural.


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Sunny Studio Stamps Birthday Blog Hop
Hello and welcome to the Sunny Studio Stamps Birthday blog hop! SSS turns 3! Yay! Happy Birthday Sunny Studio and Mendi! Thanks for having me in the lineup today! I’m so happy to celebrate with you as I was already celebrating your grand opening 3 years ago.
The hop begins on the Sunny Studio blog and if you have been hopping along, you should have come from Lexa Levana. Make sure you hop around to all of the blogs featured in the link list at the bottom of this post. You will find lots of inspiration and giveaways!
For this special occasion and as SSS turns three, I’ve made three cards! I’m showcasing products from the newest September release. Here is what I came up with:
For the first card, I used the stamp set. These alpacas are so sweet and special! I kept my card simple to make them shine! I did a sponged background and added snow dots for a winter atmosphere!
For the second card, I used the stamp set again. I also used the mountain border stamp from the set that I LOVE!
For the third card, I used the and colored all elements to create this winter scene. The sentiment is from an older released set called Santa’s Helpers.
Here are the sets from the newest September release I’ve used:
If you want to see all new products, you can find them all HERE!
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To celebrate this birthday, each blog stop has a $25 gift voucher to give away for a total of $350 in prizes. Leave a comment on each blog to increase your chances to win one of these gift certificates. The blog hop will run through Monday, October 1st (2018), 11:59 pm PDT.
Sunny Studio is also offering 15% off on all retail orders using the code CELEBRATE through October 1st.
Now it’s time for you to head over to the next stop but don’t forget to leave a comment here before you go for your chance to win. Your next stop is Juliana Michaels.
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Things to Have In Mind When Buying a Vape Pen
If you want to realize a good vaping experience, you should consider the use of the electronic cigarette. Vaping is considered to be a suitable alternative because of the immense benefits. The use of electronic cigarettes is recommended because of the affordability, ability to regulate intake of nicotine, and its enjoyable. However, if you want to vape, you should be prepared with a vape pen and vape juice. For beginners, choosing the most suitable vape pen is usually a daunting task following the wide variety that is available in the market. It is, therefore, necessary that you use a professional guide so that you can identify the most suitable vape pen. In this article, you will learn some of the things that you should have in mind when choosing the right vape pen for you.
First, you should be equipped with relevant knowledge regarding the structure of a vaporized. A typical vape pen is usually comprised of a vape tank, vape coil, battery, and vape mod. The vape tank is important as it defines the capacity of vape juice that you can store. If you want to make an informed decision on the most suitable vape pen to buy, you should seek the advice of the expertise. Nonetheless, with the vital components in mind, you will be able to choose a vape pen that suits you.
Next, you should understand that there are different types of vaporizers in the market. In the market, you will have to choose among the three common types of vape pens which are herbal, concentrate, and multi-use vape pens. Herbal vaporizers are usually meant for vaporizing cannabis plant. Concentrate vape pens are usually meant for use when the product is a concentrate. For those who are interested in vaporizing a wide range of products, you should buy the multi-use vaporizer as it is versatile. Single-use vaporizers are ideal for those who want to throw after the use.
The next decision that you will be required to make when buying a vape pen is the mode of usage. You should know that there are stationary and portable vaporizers. If you want to stick to vaping in the house, then you should choose the stationary vaporizer. For convenient use, you should choose the portable vape pens. You will have not location and time limitations to vaping.
The last tip is checking the cost of the vape pen. The difference in pricing is as a result of the difference in quality. Hence, you should have a flexible budget when shopping for vape pens. For those who are interested in extensive vaping, you should be ready to spend more. Therefore, if you want to find the right vape pen, you should use this professional guide.