text:
Why Do Catholics Fast? – A Sound Practice
Written by Gene Botkin in Fasting
Why do Catholics fast?
Have you ever tried fasting? I mean, really fasting? A lot of people who try give up during the first couple of days. They've been spoiled by the abundance of food in the modern world, and they stop the instant they feel hunger pangs.
You can hardly blame them. Fasting sucks.
So why do Catholics do it?
Catholics and other Christians fast to develop self-mastery. They also do so to practice obedience. Fasting also builds empathy and the capacity for sacrifice. Moreover, Christians use fasting as a way to share in the sufferings of Christ and thereby move closer to him.
So, how does fasting allow Christians to achieve the aforementioned goals?
Let's go ahead and find out.
A Common Trap
Many people call themselves Christians and believe that being Christian means begin nice to people. Sometimes these people try fasting.
Then, while they are fasting, they begin to feel grumpy and irritable. So they treat people poorly.
They then proceed to tell themselves,"I'm treating people poorly, and I wouldn't do that if I weren't fasting. Therefore, I should stop fasting."
This is an self-serving rationalization which people use as an excuse to avoid fasting. No Christian should employ it.
A far better response to one's own irritability during fasting is to pay closer attention to what one says and does. But many Christians choose to take the easy way out and err because of it.
You can avoid this mistake by resolving to stop creating selfish rationalization which permit you to behave as you like.
Christians Fast to Build Discipline
Why does fasting build discipline?
Because it helps us say no to our appetites.
You see, most people are controlled entirely by their feelings.
They say whatever they feel like saying.
They do whatever they feel like doing.
And they believe whatever they feel like believing.
These people are slaves to their feelings, and they lack any sort of control over them. Their feelings command, and they obey.
In this way, most people are slaves to things which are both within them and outside of their control.
Would freedom from one's masters be preferable?
The Christian believes so, and he fasts to obtain this freedom.
By choosing to willingly endure the pangs of hunger and self-denial that are brought on by fasting, the Christian is able to develop fortitude which allows him to oppose his carnal masters.
By fasting, the Christian teaches himself discipline. He can then use this discipline to gain freedom from the master within him. It is only after the Christian learns to say no to himself that he can then say no to the malevolent forces in the world around him.
So by fasting the Christian frees himself from himself and strengthens his resolve against evil.
Why Do Catholics Fast? – Christian Fasting Shows Obedience
When a Christian fasts, he does so at times which have been allotted for fasting. So, by observing his fasts at these times, the Christian shows his willingness to hold himself accountable to powers above him.
So fasting is a tool that Christians can use to demonstrate their willingness to listen to authority. When a Christian fasts according to the regulations of his church, he demonstrates his recognition of that church's authority.
And developing the ability to hold oneself accountable to an authority is necessary in order for someone to be Christian because the First Commandment requires it.
I am the Lord thy God. You will have no other gods before Me.
The Lord does not permit man to hold any God before Him, not even man himself.
Why Do Catholics Fast? – Christianity Encourages Sacrifice
When you remember the fact that fasting improves your discipline, it can be easy to believe that the purpose of fasting is personal development, but this is not he case. Personal growth is a pleasant consequence of fasting, but the real purpose is to accustom oneself to sacrifice.
Proper worship requires sacrifice. How could anything else be the case? If you are unwilling to sacrifice for the sake of what you worship, then you do not really have any faith in it at all. Your worship begins and ends with its convenience. Then, when the object of your worship needs you to sacrifice for its sake, you will abandon it.
So the capacity for self-sacrifice is a necessary component fo worship.
Yet this underrated talent does not come naturally, and few people every develop it.
Fasting is one of the safest and most convenient ways to develop the capacity for self-sacrifice.
And Christianity, by affirming the value of fasting, has elevated the cultivation of this talent to an act of worship.
Why Do Catholics Fast? – To Know Empathy
The most easily recognized reason for fasting also happens to be one of lesser importance.
Fasting helps us defeat our indifference toward those who are hungry, homeless, or suffering. People often fail to demonstrate any interest in the lives, needs, futures, or sufferings of others. This is sometimes driven by a lack of empathy, and empathy for the suffering of others can be developed by voluntarily suffering as they do.
The Stages of Fasting
People who have pushed themselves through many periods of fasting have discovered that fasting progresses through three stages.
The first stage is the "hunger pang" stage, and most people leave their fast as soon as they enter it. Normal people eat so frequently that they never enter this state in the first place. The presence of the first hunger pangs incites the faster to make his first important decision during the fast.
"To eat or not to eat, that is the question."
The faster then makes his first conscious decision to avoid eating. This choice is the second stage of the fast.
The third stage requires the faster to repeatedly choose not to eat despite his hunger pangs. The hunger pangs become more bearable during this stage, and the remembrance of the fast becomes more important in order to avoid breaking it.
Many people simply forget themselves in the third stage and eat without thinking. The demand for constant focus during this stage makes it more demanding than the previous two. Experienced fasters have noted that it becomes easier to make this choice when they equate it with the decision to identify with those who suffer involuntarily.
Why Do Catholics Fast? – To Join Christ
A key feature of Christ's personality was his willingness to take the sufferings of the world upon himself when he could have chosen to avoid them. Therefore, churches encourage Christians to emulate this behavior.
They are encouraged to take a part of the suffering of the world upon themselves and to overcome it as Christ did. Fasting allows them to routinely accomplish this goal.
What Fasting Is Not
Fasting is not "giving stuff up". It requires one to things go, but that choice is not the point of fasting. Sacrifice for the sake fo sacrifice is masochism.
Fasting is always done in order to experience willful sacrifice that allows Christians to know God more deeply. This understanding allows virtuous fasting to be applied to those other things in life which we would prefer to keep.
Moreover, understanding fasting's purpose helps us identify those who, for unclean reasons, would compel others to fast.
Nor does fasting permit a Christian to abandon other responsibilities. Fasting expands the Christian life, and it cannot replace any part therein. It is best practiced in combination with charitable activity. In an ideal fast, one would give something up and allow another person to enjoy it.
Although Christians should watch out for those who would try to exploit this.
Fasting is a key tool Christians use to enhance their worship. By fasting, they develop the capacity for self-sacrifice and emulate their savior. It thereby allows Christians to master themselves and prepares them to resist wicked forces in the world around them.
If you are uncertain about the value of fasting, then find something in your life which you know you would be better off without. Abstain from it for a month, and reflect on how your life was during that time.
Chances are, you'll probably find you were a lot better off without it.
-Gene
Tag: Why Do Catholics Fast?


text:
Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Area Based Regeneration
Tenders & Vacancies
If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy Coalfields Regeneration Trust relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms:
This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. If you do allow cookies to be used, your contact details may be stored by us.
All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website. Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be
a criminal offence.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Social Enterprise UK. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. We have no responsibility for the content of the linked websites.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Coalfields Regeneration Trust takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
Interested in a £10,000 funding grant that could transform a project in your former #mining community?
Then don't miss us at the @syfab South Yorkshire Funding and Support Forum from 10am at #Barnsley Town Hall.
#Charity #ThursdayMotivation #barnsleyisbrill
So many passionate people in #Airedale at last nights Shephard & Moyes facilitated workshop. We are excited to be working in partnership with @YorkshireSport on #ActiveAiredale! We know our Airedale Community Engagement Coordinator can't wait to support Airedale to #getmoreactive
https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/people/fife-football-team-receives-a-cash-boost-1-5074050
@CRTScotland @CoalfieldsRegen
Lorna hopes to 'build trust' with new role at Coalfields Regeneration Trust
https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/lorna-hopes-to-build-trust-with-new-role-at-coalfields-regeneration-trust-1-10193699
We're delighted to have Lorna on board our team to help build a strong relationship with #coalfield communities in #Airedale.
You can learn more about her new role, which is part-funded by @YorkshireSport, in the @WakeExpress below:
https://bit.ly/2R5dNpx
We hope all our #coalfieldcommunities have settled back in after #NewYear2020.
Now's your chance to make 2020 an incredible year for your former #mining area by #applying for #funding from our Coalfield Community Investment Programme.
More info here: https://bit.ly/2uq3qoR
We'd like to wish everyone living in former #mining areas a very #MerryChristmas from @CoalfieldsRegen.🎅
If you need to get in touch over the festive period please be aware our office will close from around 12 noon on Christmas Eve, and will reopen on the 2nd January.
© All Rights Reserved. A registered Charity No. 1074930. A Charity Registered in Scotland No. SCO39277
A Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales No. 3738566
made with by oa.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has become one of the highest tax payer by paying a tax of ₹70 crore. The amount has been paid by the actor for the financial year 2018-19.
Amitabh Bachchan made a series of donations in the recent times including ₹10 lakh each to the families of the CRPF soldiers who were martyred in the Pulwama terror attack in February.
He has also cleared the loans of 2,084 farmers in Muzaffarpur area of Bihar. On the work front Amitabh Bachchan has been busy shooting for movies like 'Badla' and 'Brahmastra'.
This year the senior actor will also be making his debut in Tamil movies as well.
Social media users expressed their opinion about the tax news.


text:
By accessing this site, you accept these policies.
This website (the "Site") is provided by Visit Grand Junction ("VGJ") (the "Controllers") and maintained by Miles Media Group (jointly with VGJ, the "Providers") to promote tourism to and provide information to visitors about the Grand Junction area. The information on this Site is provided "as is" and may not be accurate or up-to-date; the Controllers and Providers make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied.
The Controllers and Providers reserve the right to update the Privacy Policy (the "Policy") at any time. Updates will be posted here and effective upon posting. You agree to check for updates to the Policy regularly.
The Controllers and Providers are committed to protecting your privacy. The Controllers and Providers will not collect any personal information from you that you do not volunteer. Visit Grand Junction is the sole owner of all information collected on this site. The Controllers and Providers will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in any way that has not been mentioned in the Policy.
Obtaining your Consent
By using the Site, you give the Controllers and Providers permission to collect information about the pages served to you as an anonymous user for the purpose of calculating aggregate site statistics and to enhance the relevancy of the Site. If you register at the Site, you authorize the Controllers and Providers to use information you provide to personalize the information we deliver to you and to use your demographic information when calculating aggregate customer data.
E-mail addresses and other personally identifying data about each user are known to the Controllers and Providers only when voluntarily submitted or emailed by a user. With a user's express consent, Controllers and Providers may use personally identifying data to inform that user about products, offers, events and other information which the user indicates are of interest, or which Controllers or Providers feel may be of interest to him or her. You may consent to such use and may also revoke that consent at any time by sending an email to [email protected].
If you no longer wish to receive e-mail communications from VGJ, you should follow the removal instructions located at the bottom of the e-mail received or email [email protected] or [email protected].
You have the right to be erased from and forgotten by the Controllers and Providers. We will erase and eliminate any personally identifying data pertaining to any user from its website and database upon request.
Cookies and other tracking technologies are used to identify registered users and to provide the personalization preferences indicated previously by the user. The cookies allow the Site to track movement within the Site and provides no information on activity outside of the Site. Removal or disabling of the cookie will not allow the Site to recognize the user.
Cookies and other tracking technologies may also be used to track usage of the Site by non-registered users and to gather demographic information about our user base. These cookies and tracking technologies are used to further the understanding of how users navigate and use the site by items such as IP address and pages visited. These cookies and tracking technologies do not provide any personal identification and is used to optimize the Site and increase usability for all users.
The Controllers and Providers may provide third parties with aggregate statistics about users, traffic patterns, and related site information. This data reflects usage patterns gathered during thousands of user visits to the Site each month but does not contain behavioral or identifying information about any individual user, unless that user has given permission to share that information. We may also provide log files and other databases of user information to third parties for analysis, to gain a better understanding of traffic through the Site and thus improve content offerings. We also may use third party companies to provide delivery of e-mail newsletters and other messages over e-mail.
Weather data provided by Weather Underground.
We use reasonable precautions to keep secure the personal information you disclose both in your browsing and your purchases. When necessary, the Providers use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to ensure the security of information transmitted between your browser and our servers.
Submitted Materials
The Controllers and Providers welcome user comments and suggestions regarding the Site. Note, however, that any notes, messages, postings, ideas, suggestions, or other material, submitted to the Controllers or Providers, becomes property of the Controllers and Providers and may be used, not used, or modified at their sole discretion. By submitting information or material using the Site, you give the Controllers and Providers permission to use it in any manner indefinitely without compensation to you.
The Controllers and Providers do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received information from a child under 13 without parental or guardian consent, we will delete that information.
If you have any questions about the Policy, contact the Providers at [email protected]


Older adults face their own set of health concerns that become more prevalent with age. However, there are ways to prevent and treat chronic conditions and debilitating illnesses. A background in gerontology can give you the skills and knowledge to help.
Health concerns change as people age. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), about 80% of the older population deals with at least one chronic illness, and 68% have two or more. However, only 1% of federal funds spent on health are applied toward overall public health efforts.
Improving awareness about the following five health concerns for older adults could improve quality of life and life expectancy.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 42 million older Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) reports that although heart attacks can result from several causes, the most common factor is coronary artery disease (CAD).
The AHA notes, however, that symptoms can vary based on gender. Additionally, nontraditional heart attack symptoms can appear, so patients should seek emergency treatment even if they don't notice the traditional symptoms.
In addition to heart trouble, the aging population also deals with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association reveals that nearly 25% of Americans age 65 or older have diabetes, and that the aging population may face more complications associated with the disease, including cardiovascular and microvascular issues.
Diabetes risk increases with age until 65, after which the prevalence remains static. This suggests that aging adults who develop healthy habits early in life may have a greater chance of avoiding diabetes altogether.
The American Diabetes Association advises that early recognition can help prevent complications.
According to the Internet Stroke Center, stroke ranks as the third leading cause of death among Americans and is the largest cause of long-term disability.
One contributing factor is atrial fibrillation, which the AHA defines as "a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications." According to the Internet Stroke Center, atrial fibrillation increases the risk for stroke by five times.
While physical ailments such as heart attack and stroke often dominate conversations about the health of the aging population, mental health is also a concern. According to NCOA, 25% of older adults suffer from some type of mental illness. Depression, anxiety, and substance abuse rank among the most critical issues related to the aging population.
If you decide to pursue a gerontology degree, you could use your skills to help raise awareness about dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other aspects of mental health.
Unlike other health concerns facing the older population, osteoporosis doesn't cause any serious symptoms or complications on its own. However, an older adult with osteoporosis could sustain serious fractures from falls. The NCOA reports that every 15 seconds, an older adult receives emergency room treatment for injuries resulting from a fall. In addition to broken bones, falls can cause traumatic brain injuries.
Education about osteoporosis and fall prevention can help prevent serious injury and illness. The NCOA reveals that falls are often linked to other chronic conditions such as failing eyesight and arthritis. Additionally, Healthline called osteoporosis the "silent disease" because it lacks symptoms until a person suffers a fracture, making awareness even more important.
Knowing how to identify health concerns among the aging population is part of the core mission of gerontology. If you're interested in using your professional experience to care for the aging population, a master's degree in gerontology may help you to reach your professional goals.


text:
Hmmm, you are using a Gmail.com email address...
Google has declared war on the independent media and has begun blocking emails from NaturalNews from getting to our readers. We recommend GoodGopher.com as a free, uncensored email receiving service, or ProtonMail.com as a free, encrypted email send and receive service.
Enter Different Email Address
That's okay. Continue with my Gmail address...
Insects turned into "soft robots" as they have artificial devices embedded on their backs
As if actual robots were not eerie enough, Singapore-based researchers reported their recent success at transforming beetles into "soft robots." A Soft Robotics article detailed their method of planting artificial feedback devices on the backs of the insects, allowing them to assume direct control over the animals' flight.
Theirs is the first study to report successful use of feedback controls to direct the movement of a free-flying insect.
Anyone who has watched a butterfly or been pestered by flies knows firsthand that flying insects can pull off incredible aerial acrobatics. They can fly rings around existing quadcopter drones with no effort whatsoever.
Most research efforts are therefore developing robots that can mimic the bodies and natural movement of live animals. An ongoing DARPA project, for instance, is looking into a bat-shaped flying drone that possesses the same level of aerial agility. (Related: Researchers develop tiny robot that moves like caterpillars and jellyfish, could be used for medical treatment inside the human body.)
Embedded electronic backpacks control the flight of cyborg beetles
Bucking that trend, the research team from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) created miniature electronic backpacks that contained inertial measurement units. They embedded these devices on the backs of live specimens of giant flower beetles (Mecynorrhina torquata).
The embedded proportional derivative (PD) backpacks turned the beetles into soft robots – or cyborgs, from another point of view. Indeed, study author Hirotaka Sato had previously worked on cyborg beetles for search-and-rescue purposes.
Wireless commands from the researchers triggered electrical stimulation of the beetles' basalar and third axillary (3Ax) flight muscles. These 300 millisecond-long pulses of energy caused the insects to turn left or right during free flight.
The backpack also collected data on the acceleration of the beetle. These results were verified by a different set of calculations that used the flight trajectory of the beetle.
Furthermore, the NTU researchers performed a habituation test on the left 3Ax muscle and the right basalar muscle. At the same time as the habituation test, they also tested the robustness of the system over four consecutive days. Insects were stimulated 20 times on the first day, and eight times per day in the following days – a total of 44 stimulations.
Soft robot beetles try to resist human attempts to control their movement
In their study, they reported that electrical stimulations could induce the beetles to turn left or right during flight. However, their control was initially poor and got worse over time. Sometimes, the beetles even turned in the opposite direction.
The researchers believed this stemmed from the insects' use of multiple muscles during flight, many of which were not being stimulated by the backpack. Beetles could compensate for artificially induced turns by using their other muscles to move in the opposite direction.
However, the stimulated muscles only showed the barest of habituation to the constant electrical stimulation. This led the researchers to hypothesize that decreasing the length of each electrical stimulation would increase their control over the insects' body.
The results of this test led to the development of an optimized PD feedback controller. The NTU researchers set the stimulation period to be shorter and more frequent. They also arranged brief rest periods in between each stimulation, testing various lengths of time.
In addition, they stimulated both the 3Ax muscle and the basalar muscle on the opposite side to increase the turning force. Both muscles working together imparted much greater force than just one muscle.
Their improved PD controller worked as designed. They reported that the 150-millisecond-long stimulation separated by 200-millisecond periods achieved the best results at controlling the insects.
Learn more about soft robots at Robotics.news.
LiebertPub.com
Spectrum.IEEE.org
Tagged Under: animals, badtechnology, cyborg beetle, cyborg insects, future tech, insects, robotics, robots, soft robots, technology
Proposed electric helicopter that converts to a plane in the air gets backing from Toyota, Intel
07/07/2018 / By David Williams
Engineers develop a "soft robot" that uses responsive materials to swim through water
Walmart gearing up to launch own cashierless stores via secret "Project Kepler"
Because humans "worship supreme understanding" some believe AI religion with a robot messiah will be hugely successful
Researchers have developed a new, easy way to tell if you are being recorded
Worldwide A.I. may fully replace human speech in just 32 years, researchers say
Mars Helicopter to travel with NASA during Red Planet Rover mission scheduled on 2020
Primary schools in Finland use robot teachers that can speak 23 languages, adjust to student's skill level and even dance
06/24/2018 / By Jessica Dolores
Japanese robot wolf created to protect crops from being eaten by animals
A new breed of solar-powered AI weeders could disrupt the $100 billion pesticide industry by reducing the need for universal herbicides
06/20/2018 / By Vicki Batts
Meet the new automated barista that can make 120 cups of coffee an hour
Bio-inspired robots now capable of self-repair
Terminator REBOOTING: Smart microchip can self-start and operate even when the battery runs out
Army researchers develop A.I. tech that helps U.S. soldiers learn 13x faster than conventional methods
Police surveillance on steroids: Drones and AI systems MERGING to create flying spy robots
Singing robot aids human-robot interactions
New foldable robotic arm that is self-locking was inspired by origami
Star Wars hologram tech set to be 3D alternative to video conference calls
New Russian military drone carries an anti-tank grenade launcher
06/11/2018 / By Jayson Veley


Friday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
How can a hoppy beer stand out in a city full of good IPAs?
A Bumblebee in my Starkist tuna?
"They said he has been wreaking havoc around there."
Co-mingling of Midway District ducks.


text:
Holy sites Human Interest Jerusalem News Report Prisoners
Palestinians Liberate Al-Aqsa Hall, Jailed En Masse
Palestinians enter Bab al-Rahmah for the first time in 16 years, February 22, 2019. Photo credit: Afif Amira for WAFA.
POSTED BY: AHMAD JARADAT FEBRUARY 24, 2019
Israeli police detain 60 Palestinians in Jerusalem after protesters and Waqf officials reopened a building in al-Aqsa Compound that Israeli authorities have kept sealed for 16 years.
Israeli police arrested around 60 Palestinians from their homes in East Jerusalem late at night on Thursday, February 21, 2018. On Sunday, February 24, Israeli police also seized the Head of the Jerusalem Waqf Sheikh Abdel Azeem Salhab and Waqf Deputy Head Sheikh Najeh Bkeirat.
The mass detentions follow Palestinian protesters' liberation of Bab al-Rahmah, a gate and hall in al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem. Protests to free the area started on Sunday, February 17, after Israeli police placed chains and locks on a gate leading to the area. According to al-Jazeera, the Islamic Waqf, the body that oversees al-Aqsa, announced it would reopen the hall and Sheikh Salhab opened the gate.
Palestinians pray in the area of Bab al-Rahmah in al-Aqsa Mosque Compound, February 22, 2019. Photo credit: Afif Amira for WAFA.
Israeli authorities sealed Bab al-Rahmah in 2003 citing "security." It has not been in use since then prior to Friday. Upon entering Bab al-Rahmah, Palestinians raised the Palestinian flag, chanted national and religious slogans and organized cleanup crews to refurbish the hall.
Around 17 of the people arrested on Thursday night were released Friday morning. Some Palestinians gathered at the police station to greet the freed prisoners with sweets. According to the Palestinian News and Info Agency, those who were released on Thursday were issued temporary bans from al-Aqsa Mosque.
Sheikh Salhab and Bkeirat are still imprisoned and stand accused of allowing Palestinians to enter Bab al-Rahmah, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The Palestinian News and Info agency reports that Palestinians continue to be arrested in Jerusalem for alleged involvement in the liberation of Bab al-Rahmah.
The Islamic Waqf is responsible for maintaining al-Aqsa's "status quo," an agreement reached between Israel and Jordan following the 1967 Israeli occupation of Jerusalem. The agreement stipulates that al-Aqsa is reserved for Muslims worship, though people of other religions may visit the holy site as a sightseeing activity. Palestinians and Waqf officials warn that Israeli settler and police incursions are a step toward unilaterally changing the political status quo of al-Aqsa and occupied Jerusalem.
Ahmad Jaradat is the Senior Project Coordinator of the Alternative Information Center (AIC).
— edited for the IMEMC by c h r i s @ i m e m c . o r g
Human Interest 02/21/19 Samidoun Calls for Action in SFSU Struggle Against Zionism and Racism
By Alternative Information Center
Israeli Bulldozes Structures in Al-Arakib Village for the 182nd Time
Diplomacy International International Politics Israel Israeli Politics Israeli Settlement Jerusalem News Report Palestine Peace process West Bank
Abu Rodeina Denounces Israel's Latest Colonialist Plans
Israeli Bulldozes Structures in Al-Arakib Village for the 182nd Time January 20, 2021


If you're a survivor, it's important to take one day at a time. Let 101 Tips for Survivors of Sexual Abuse be your companion in healing and you'll be reminded of the strength and wisdom that's already inside you. This book will help you celebrate the good days and develop solid coping strategies for the bad times. Most importantly, this book will remind that you're not alone and it was never your fault.
"You can never have too much support as a survivor. Amy's little pocket book is great to carry around to remind yourself that you can all thrive after sexual abuse."
"101 Tips for Survivors of Sexual Abuse has excellent ideas and thoughts to build up your self-esteem and give you courage for your journey."
"101 Tips for Survivors of Sexual Abuse used as an adjunct to recovering from sexual abuse at any age can help guide the survivor toward releasing emotions and breaking the internal silence of trauma."
"I have just read 101 Tips. Every one of them fits my 30 years of experience in this field."


Asha de Vos is a marine biologist, conservationist and ocean educator. She is internationally recognized for her work with a unique population of blue whales in Sri Lankan waters and as an advocate for diversity in marine conservation. She co-founded Oceanswell, Sri Lanka's first marine conservation research and education organization. With Oceanswell, she mentors more than 30 students per year, giving individuals from underrepresented nations training and leading them on research expeditions, writing scientific papers and grant proposals, and running informal gatherings called Marine Conservation Conversations to discuss their research. Asha, a native Sri Lankan, also sits on the country's National Research Council, and is a member of the governing board of Ocean University. She is global winner of the 2018 UK Alumni Awards, was named a 2017 Ocean Hero by Coastal Living Magazine, and was included in WIRED UK's 2017 list of Pioneering Females Across the World. Asha holds a Ph.D. in marine mammal research from University of Western Australia, as well as a master's degree in integrated biosciences from University of Oxford and a bachelor's degree from University of St. Andrews. Her work has been featured in prominent publications such as National Geographic and the New York Times.


text:
The SCADpro Fund 2020
Darren Collison - 10 Years of Excellence
KIWI Shoe Care creates a Short Film with lasting impact
Casey Christmas - Pistons Coach Dwane Casey & Point Guard Langston Galloway Surprise Detroit Youth
Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx, Streetballer "Sik Wit It" and Hoops Prodigy Jaliyah Manuel Compete in Celebrity Basketball Jam
Stick to the Script: Langston Galloway
Posted by Q4 Sports on December 07, 2018
EIN PRESSWIRE: Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx, Streetballer "Sik Wit It" and Hoops Prodigy Jaliyah Manuel Compete in Celebrity Basketball Jam
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Roll Out Show, Q4 Sports and HMG present the first annual "Celebrity Basketball Jam and Foxxhole Reunion," on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at Expo Center (right next to the Coliseum off of Martin Luther King), 3980 Bill Robertson Lane, Los Angeles, CA. 90037. The star-studded basketball competition, powered by Q4 Sports, features a showdown between "Team HMG" and "Team Roll Out Show." The confirmed celebrity line up includes Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx, 8-year-old basketball sensation Jaliyah Manuel dubbed as "the next Steph Curry" by fans, worldwide streetballer Robin "The Real Sik Wit it," Kennedy, Jr., Rashid "Seven and Sum Change" Byrd," one of the best shot blockers in the world, NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, Actor Omar Gooding (Family Time), Actor/Singer Darius McCary, Comic Pierre, reality TV star Laura Govan (Basketball Wives), and more.
Team HMG Coaches - Awarding-winning entertainer Ricky Bell (Bell Biv DeVoe and New Edition) and Actor/Comedian Flex Alexander (ONE ON ONE). Team Roll Out Show Coaches - Speedy, Steven Russell (Troop) and Assistant Coach (Blu Mitchell). The event includes the long-awaited Foxxhole Reunion of Speedy, Zo Williams, Johnny Mack, Lewis Dix and TDP. Hosted by The Roll Out Show/Roll Out Studios, the laughs are sure to be endless. "There will be an opportunity to win up to $500 in the shootout games," said Speedy, the host and one of the executive producers of "The Roll Out Show."
The afternoon of fun will benefit My Friend's House Foundation with the distribution of shoes to the disadvantaged and homeless in downtown Los Angeles.
"Q4's collaboration with The Roll-Out Show and HMG Group is the start of something amazing. Being that we are a Los Angeles, performance-based footwear company, we are always looking for opportunities to give back to the local community," said Quintin 'Q' Williams, Q4 Sports global design officer and co-founder. "All the proceeds from our celebrity game will be distributed to local kids in need of shoes to remain active and fit with the help of My Friend's House Foundation, a Los Angeles-based organization."
Read the full story at EIN Presswire


Primary human epidermal keratinocytes isolated in CnT-Prime media benefit from the presence of PCT factors that help establish as many proliferative progenitors as possible in culture.
Prime media also extend longevity of keratinocytes, and importantly also extend the number of doublings during which the cells retain the ability to complete challenging processes such as 3D differentiation.
Long-term keratinocyte cultures are spontaneously immortalised cells, that are provided at approximately passage 30.
Keratinocytes are available from mouse strain C57BL/6. These cells retain the ability to differentiate extensively.
Canine long-term keratinocytes are also available.


Performance review methods differ from organization to organization, but the basic principles of how to properly communicate with an employee about his or her performance remain the same.
While some companies spend decades on perfecting their individual performance review and evaluation systems, other companies such as Adobe, GAP or General Electric are eliminating them altogether.
No matter how strong and well documented a business performance strategy is, an organization will never get to outstanding results unless it has a robust employee performance management in place. At the end of the day, the human factor plays an essential role either in the sound success, either in the tragic failure of an organization, no matter what its size is.
If you type "performance management" in any available search engine, you will be flooded with news mentioning the status quo of employee performance reviews, or rather, pointing out to the fact that they are becoming obsolete.


text:
Q: can't pull docker if I try to pull a docker it gives me this output
Using default tag: latest
Got permission denied while trying to connect to the Docker daemon socket at unix:///var/run/docker.sock: Post http://%2Fvar%2Frun%2Fdocker.sock/v1.24/images/create?fromImage=homeassistant%2Fhome-assistant&tag=latest: dial unix /var/run/docker.sock: connect: permission denied

im a noob at ubuntu so please explain the fix for dummies
also maybe it has something to do with this
How do i reset my networkconfig
that was a question from I followed the first answer :)

A: It says you don't have permission to connect to the socket unix:///var/run/docker.sock
Simply, to provide permission you can do:
    sudo chown $USER /var/run/docker.sock

Then continue with your other docker commands like  docker pull hello-world
If you want don't want to type sudo before every docker command, you might want to add the currently logged-in user to the docker group:
    sudo usermod -aG docker ${USER}

Then you will need to log out and log in back to apply the new group membership.Now you should be able to run docker commands without sudo as well.
Hope that helps.

A: For this issue, you could find the same answer & resolution on:
docker_permission_issue

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Apr132018 by Dr Lorenc GordaniNo Comments
Improve the Governance for Energy Efficiency WB6 Sustainability Charter Monitoring Report Energy Community Secretariat March 2018 Removing legal and regulatory barriers through amending or developing new legislation that will enable and promote ESCO ("energy service companies") contracts, thus developing energy services markets (June 2017) The 2nd National Energy Efficiency Action Plan was adopted in December 2017, albeit with considerable delay. The plan includes measures to support the development of model contracts and the market for energy services. The 2015 Energy Efficiency Law introduced the ESCO concept and energy performance contracting. However, the adoption of the by-law to introduce ESCO market procedures and model contracts, and establishment of the energy efficiency fund to support ESCO projects in the public sector are still pending. The model contracts and legal gap analysis have…
How Albania Scores in the World Bank's Latest Assessment of Government Published by David Baxter The New World Bank Report Coverage The World Bank initiated the Benchmarking PPP Procurement reports in 2015. The Procuring Infrastructure PPPs 2018 report is a continuation of the Benchmarking PPP Procurement 2017 report which has increased its review coverage from 82 to 135 countries. It has also improved on the previous Benchmarking PPP Procurement 2017 edition by evaluating the laws and regulations of 135 economies in great detail against globally recognized best practices. The 2018 report also has another valuable goal in that it aims to help governments, partners and stakeholders identify areas for reform to achieve more transparent, competitive, and efficient PPP procurement systems and increase private sector participation in infrastructure and service delivery. The 2018 Albanian Ranking…
Activities, Informacion, Representation, Researches
FIAA launches second edition of White Book Albania 2017-2021 February 1, 2018 Very recently, FIAA launched the second edition of the White Book Albania 2017-2021. The launching took place during the Yearly Ceremony FIAA holds at the beginning of each year. Unlike every year, this time the launching was organized in full cooperation with the Minister of State for Protection of Entrepreneurship in Albania, a newly created institution in support of business. This event brought together a large part of the Foreign Business Community in Albania, representatives of the diplomatic bodies along with several representatives of the state institutions in the country. White Book's launching was among the most important events the foreign business community has organized. White Book is a Document, which is prepared by the Foreign Investors Association…
Photovoltaics an alternative to unlocking the energy market Author: Dr Lorenc Gordani Published, 9th April 2018 The recent interventions of the ministry and regulatory authority of the energy have already opened the way for the network to receive energy input produced by businesses and households through distributed resources based on the net metering scheme. To enable the above challenging process, the commercial and technical issues regulations remain essential. The main reason why many countries liberalized their power sectors and unbundled vertically integrated utilities was to introduce competition in the generation sector as well as to attract new investors in this activity. However, this process has been followed with different speeds, and the need to find a model is faced by hundreds of experts from across the globe over the past…
Apr52018 by Dr Lorenc GordaniNo Comments
Albanian prospects towards smart development Dr. Lorenc Gordani, 5 April 2018 Albania is part of the global efforts to address climate change on the promote the transition to low carbon economies worldwide, including those taken in framework of Western Balkans region (WB6). Early the country has adopted an Integrated Planning System (IPS) to provide a set of operating principles for facilitating coordinated, coherent and integrated government policy planning. On above, the new Albania's Power Sector Law and followed legislation in sustainable energies has provided direction for long-term planning in the energy sector that reflects the development goals of the country. The new Res law has putted the objectives for the energy sector achieving a 38% target. This will also help to reduce energy dependency on imports to 65% in 2020…
* Highlights, Activities, Publications, Representation, Researches
Necessity of Risk Mitigation in Hydropower Partnerships in Albania [metaslider id="21105"] Photos - Annual Conference of the Albanian Association of Renewable Energy (AREA) at Rogner Hotel, March 1, 2018 Analyse by Adv. Lorenc Gordani, PhD Despite the multi-importance for the economy, hydropower investments present a complex challenges in their practical management. In order to attract the private and foreign interest, the aim of any government has been to offer a broader partnership model. The question that arises is how has been their management and where there have been the problems for the parties in practise? What is expect or advise to the improve of their management in the future? Problems on the managements of the hydroelectric investments In Albania, legal practices of co-operation with private sector to improve the efficiency…
Mar312018 by Dr Lorenc GordaniNo Comments
EBRD and Energy Community Secretariat publish joint policy guidelines for renewable energy auctions By Svitlana Pyrkalo 26 Mar 2018 Joint Policy Guidelines on Competitive Selection and Support for Renewable Energy. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Energy Community Secretariat (EnCS) have issued today joint Policy Guidelines to help countries design and implement competitive selection processes for supporting renewable energy. The Policy Guidelines have been prepared in collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Across the world, countries are using competitions to set the level of support for, and select the recipients of, renewable electricity. These competitions are driving down the cost of renewable energy with great success, in many cases to below the cost of conventional power. But careful design of these competitions is crucial, both to ensure their success and to avoid distorting…
Latest WB6 electricity monitoring report shows stagnation 28 March 2018 The Secretariat's WB6 report on electricity points to limited progress achieved by the Contracting Parties during the latest monitoring period despite the renewed interest in the implementation of regional solutions for day-ahead market processes and coupling. Further implementation of the connectivity reform measures largely depends on major institutional changes at the national level. Foremost, this includes finalising the unbundling of transmission and distribution system operators and appointing day-ahead market operators. The lack of progress is also notable with respect to wholesale and retail market opening. Development during the reporting period was overshadowed by deviations in the ENTSO-E electricity system originating from the EMS/KOSTT dispute, the most serious obstacle to regional electricity market operation. The Western Balkan 6 Electricity Monitoring Report…
EBRD and Energy Community Secretariat publish joint Policy Guidelines for renewable energy auctions 26 March 2018 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Energy Community Secretariat have issued today joint Policy Guidelines to help countries design and implement competitive selection processes for supporting renewable energy. The Policy Guidelines have been prepared in collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Across the world countries are using competitions to set the level, and select the recipients, of support for renewable electricity. These competitions are driving down the cost of renewable energy with great success, in many cases to below the cost of conventional power. But careful design of these competitions is crucial, both to ensure their success and to avoid distorting the rest of the energy market. The Policy…
European Electric Vehicle Batteries Summit 2018, 20th & 21st June in Munich, Germany Maximising the Efficiency of the Batteries while Optimising the Production Costs ACI's Electric Vehicle Batteries Summit will be taking place in Munich, Germany, on 20th & 21st June 2018. The two-day event will bring together key industry stakeholders from the battery manufacturers, car manufacturers, energy storage component material developers, technology providers, grid operators, policy makers, environmental bodies, consultants. The concept of battery electric vehicles is to use charged batteries on board vehicles for propulsion. Battery electric cars are becoming more and more attractive with the advancement of new battery technology (Lithium Ion) that have higher power and energy density (i.e., greater possible acceleration and more range with fewer batteries) and higher oil prices. Key Topics: The multilateral…


DeltaScreen™ is our state-of-the-art fine screening system. It is designed for pulp consistencies up to 5% and achieves excellent screening results.
Fine screening with DeltaScreen™ means high efficiency in the removal of shives. With its unique Nimega screen basket, DeltaScreen™ is a flexible system that fulfills all capacity requirements.


text:
Q: Juju-Gui Charm API did not respond After deploying juju-gui, It isn't able to communicate with the Charm API for some reason.
When looking into the Chrome debugger I get errors like
XMLHttpRequest cannot load https://manage.jujucharms.com/api/2/charms?text=nod&autocomplete=true&limit=5. Origin https://ec2-xx-xxx-xx.compute-1.amazonaws.com is not allowed by Access-Control-Allow-Origin.
Any ideas?

A: manage.jujucharms.com is undergoing some updates right now so this issue will resolve itself once that's finished. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Edit: Back up!


text:
Ziemia Króla Chrystiana IX () – region Grenlandii w środkowo-południowej części jej wschodniego wybrzeża. Na południe od niej rozciąga się Wybrzeże Króla Fryderyka VI, a na północ Ziemia Króla Chrystiana X.

Obejmuje ją obszar gminy Sermersooq. Na wybrzeżu leżą niewielkie osiedla, takie jak Sermiligaaq. U wybrzeży znajdują się liczne wyspy, w tym Ammassalik, na której leży miasto Tasiilaq, największe we wschodniej Grenlandii. Ziemia ta została nazwana na cześć Chrystiana IX, króla Danii.

Przypisy

Bibliografia

Geografia Grenlandii

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Petitioners, represented by attorney Joseph Bumbleburg, are requesting a variance to permit a 19' setback from the Flood Plain zone boundary instead of the required 25' to legitimize the existing single-family home (UZO 4-4-3(b)) on property located at 509 Shady Creek Drive, Lot 3 in Wildcat Valley Estates, Fairfield 24 (NW) 23-4.
This section of Wildcat Valley Estates was plated in 1992. The zoning of the entire buildable area of the subdivision is residential (R1). This subdivision is surrounded by other single-family homes to the south. The zoning in this area is predominantly R1, separated by the Flood Plain zoning that is associated with the Wildcat Creek. The back of this lot has frontage on the Wildcat; the Flood Plain zone associated with the creek backs up to the bottom of the hill near the location of the proposed deck.
The majority of uses in the area are single-family homes. Traveling to the site from SR 26 via Frontage Road (CR 50 N), one must pass a multi-family development, Waterford Court. Development becomes less dense further east from this area. Several commercial uses exist south of Waterford Court. On the corners of Frontage Road and SR 26 are Cracker Barrel and Starbucks.
Shady Creek Lane is considered a rural local and the home was built behind the required 25' setback; this variance will have no affect on the traffic in the area.
Sanitary sewer and water serve this site.
In 1996 this home was built in compliance with the ordinance in effect at that time based on the approved building permit. In 1996 the zoning ordinance required no additional setback from the Flood Plain zone.
When the zoning ordinance was updated 1998 a 25' setback was established from the FP (Flood Plain) zone for primary use buildings and accessory buildings. Homes that were built prior to 1998 and lie within 25' of the FP boundary are considered legally noncomplying. Additions to these buildings would be permitted up to the FP boundary, making them have a zero foot setback from the FP (per UZO 4-4-3 (b)).
The petitioners' home was built in compliance with all zoning requirements in 1996. The property owners ran into a question of whether a variance was needed to expand their existing deck an additional 14' toward the Flood Plain. According to the zoning ordinance, if a deck is not attached to a home and is not roofed then it is not considered part of the home, but instead it is considered an accessory structure and does not need to meet the 25' setback from the FP zone. Additionally, the ordinance also states that if a home was built in compliance with a building permit prior to 1998, then additions do not need to meet the 25' foot setback from the FP zone. The home is considered legally Noncomplying; however if it were to be destroyed by more than 50% of its value then it could not be constructed in the same location. If the variance for this house is granted then the home becomes conforming within the context of the ordinance.
The Area Plan Commission on June 16, 2010 determined that the variance requested IS NOT a use variance.
Granting this variance WILL NOT be injurious to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community. No one in the neighborhood will be able to notice the effects of granting this variance because the house is already built; this variance is mostly for financing purposes.
Use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance request WILL NOT be affected in a substantially adverse manner. The current house does not encroach in the side setback to the north (nearest neighbor) and meets all other requirements of the ordinance.
The terms of the zoning ordinance are being applied to a situation that IS NOT common to other properties adjacent to the Flood Plain zoning district. There are few homes in the county that are legally noncomplying because of this section of the ordinance. Granting this variance will only benefit the property in the future because it will allow the home to be built in this same location if it is destroyed.
Strict application of the terms of the zoning ordinance WILL result in an unusual or unnecessary hardship as defined in the zoning ordinance. This variance is not self-imposed because it was built in compliance with the ordinance.
5a. The hardship involved IS NOT self-imposed or solely based on a perceived reduction of or restriction on economic gain. The ability to rebuild the home at the same location if a disaster were to occur is not considered self-imposed or a reduction of economic gain.
5b. The variance sought DOES provide only the minimum relief needed to alleviate the hardship. The variance sought is for the current structure; this is the minimum relief needed.


text:
The Tides That Bind Us
(Shortie) Mewtwo returns to Mew after so long, and the tension is immediate.
Category: Pokemon - Rating: PG - Genres: Angst, Romance - Characters: Mewtwo, Other - Published: 2005-11-28 - Updated: 2005-11-29 - 1577 words - Complete
Pokemon Fiction Short
AUTHOR'S NOTES: ... Blah. ^^; My friend and I (omg hi2u Lati) were just talking about Pokemon soap operas and typing out how the text would go in some of them, and I just fucking wrote this. I personally think it's funny as hell, but whatever. XD Have fun. Just be sure to imagine the dramatic cheesy music in the background. (I'm going to hell. ^^)
The day was nice. The sun was shining, and the leaves from the trees shed the sunlight onto the ground in broken patterns that wavered slightly with the sway of the leaves in the gentle breeze. Mew flies in a few arcs through the air, going in little sways back and forth as she surveys the surroundings, a small smile on her face. She soon stops her quick movements to hover over a small garden of flowers, with a few berry bushes. She giggles, and lowers down in front of the bed, and starts tending to the flowers with her paws. It's quiet, until she starts to lightly hum, her eyes lightly closing as her head sways a bit from side to side, tail swishing as well. One of the bird Pokemon in the trees seems to sing along with her. But, this is all broken by a deep voice behind her. "... Mew."
She gasps loudly, eyes snapping open, nearly jumping right out of her skin. One of her paws is on her chest gently as she gets back her composure. That voice. It couldn't be him... could it? Maybe she's just hearing things. But it comes again. "Mew... I'm here..."
She closes her eyes, and lets out a breath, trying to relax herself. It really was him. She can sense his presence behind her, at least two yards away. "... Mewtwo..."
Mewtwo stands there still, his arms at his sides loosely, his tail not even moving behind him. He looks at her, eyes locked onto the back of her head. "I've... I've come back, Mew..."
Mew's paw lightly quivers as she 'looks' at the flowers in front of her, eyes still rather closed, doing her best to remain still aside from that paw. "Why..."
Mewtwo blinks softly, his head tilting barely to one side. He doesn't say anything for a small moment. "Because I couldn't stay away forever."
Mew's head moves, as if looking down at her left side, but her eyes are still closed. "You left me, Mewtwo... You weren't supposed to come back."
Mewtwo's shoulders lightly shrug. "I... I knew I wasn't going to be able to stay away..."
They're both quiet then for a moment, Mew's tail seeming to be manipulated slightly by the light breeze. But she doesn't say anything. Finally Mewtwo talks again. "... I'm sure you knew it too."
That's when Mew's eyes open slightly, slits at first, but then up to half-lidded. Mewtwo catches her eyes then, blinking slowly and looking at them. Such beautiful blue pools almost offset by the pink color of her fur. Oh how he's longed to see them again, even partially obscured and protruded as they were now. "You shouldn't have come back..." She says.
"Mew..." Mewtwo says, floating forward just a ways.
"No, Mewtwo." She says, looking back at him, her blue eyes looking stern.
It makes Mewtwo stop moving forward. He looks to her with his purple eyes, which so no harmful intent. No warrant toward unjust action. And show even slight concern, and care. Mew sees his eyes, and stares at them for a moment, before she turns around again to look at the flowerbed. "It won't work between us, Mewtwo..."
Mewtwo gives almost a gasp, his eyes blinking once, twice, before he takes a breath, and exhales. Keeping his composure. "I want to try..." He says.
"We did try..." Mew quickly states, not turning her gaze from the flowers, "and it didn't work."
Mewtwo shakes his head softly, though Mew doesn't see it. He floats forward again, ending up 'behind' her, though his height is well taller than hers. "I still feel for you, Mew..."
Mew lifts her chin up. She can feel his presence so close. She turns her head to see his legs there, and mewls softly, looking up at his stomach, and then back down at the flowerbed. She goes quiet, and Mewtwo looks down at her, waiting for her to say something. When she doesn't, he speaks again. "Didn't you hear m-"
"I don't want you to." She cuts him off with.
He blinks at the interruption. "... What?"
"I don't... want you to feel for me..." She says, her voice stuttering.
Mewtwo's eyes grow more concerned as he looks down at her. She seems to be losing it. "Mew... It's not so bad, is it? You changed me..."
She closes her eyes and puts her paw over her lips, the paw quivering. "I had to... You were created from me, told the wrong things about life..."
Mewtwo nods softly. "You made me find a new purpose, Mew."
"I didn't want to fall for you!" Mew suddenly snaps out with.
Mewtwo gasps, moving back slightly. Soft sniffles are heard from the small feline at his feet. ".... Mew..."
She opens her eyes again, some tears showing underneath her eyelids. "I never would have worked... But it didn't stop my heart from going that far in caring about you..."
Mewtwo blinks slowly, and swallows. Mew sighs, and tries to keep calm. "Celebi was so interested in me... And I was giving him his chance... But then I fell for you..."
Mewtwo looks down at her with evident surprise in his eyes. He never heard about this. All that happened was what seemed like a relationship between them, but Mew abruptly drifted from him. Mew sniffles again, a tear sliding down her cheek as her paw continues to quiver, her eyelids slitting a bit. "I grew distant from him, and he abandoned me. I felt ashamed with myself, and I just couldn't be with you..."
"Mew... Why... Why didn't you tell me this?" Mewtwo asks.
She turns and looks up at him, but only sees his stomach. So she lifts off the ground, floating in front of him, looking down at the ground. "I... I don't know... I couldn't bring myself to... I thought you'd be better off if you just moved on..."
Mewtwo shakes his head softly, his eyes closing. "I tried to, Mew... But my mind was always on you... And all the time, I wondered why you abandoned me..."
Mew whimpers, shaking a bit. "I... I should have expected that..."
Mewtwo takes a breathing sigh, softly, before he hears the sniffles and whimpers of the kitten Pokemon. He opens his eyes and looks at her. She's just hovering there, paws over her belly, tears dripping. His eyes pool up with sadness. He can't stand seeing her cry. "I... I'm so sorry Mew-Mewtwo..." She stutters out.
Mewtwo swallows again, and looks down at one of his big paws. He looks back to her, bringing that paw up and holding her chin with it. He lifts her chin to look up at his face, using his large thumb and rubbing it down both of her tear-covered cheeks once. She looks up at his purple eyes with her blue ones, seeing the sadness and sorrow in his eyes, but also so much care. The care that he has for her. They stare at each other for a few moments, one tear appearing on Mewtwo's eyelid and slowly moving down his cheek. He seems to just be ignoring it. Mew blinks once, softly, and then floats up higher, rubbing her cheek against his, and soaking up the tear, before pulling back. They look at each other's eyes some more, Mewtwo soon moving his nose forward and brushing it against the side of hers. She closes her eyes gently and purrs, rubbing back against him a bit. The two feel rather light on their feet soon, bodies seeming to become warm. Mewtwo's eyes close as he just rubs the side of his snout with hers, the only relative sound in the area being her purrs. Soon, neither of them can help it as their lips touch, staying touched for a moment before Mewtwo barely kisses her. Mew continues purring, letting herself be kissed by him, beginning to return it before she realizes what they're doing. She snaps her eyes open and pulls away from him, gasping. Mewtwo gasps himself and opens his eyes wide, looking at her, both of them light up in blush. They stare for a moment, before Mew's eyes go to near slits, and she turns around, clenching her eyes shut and holding herself. Mewtwo holds a paw up like he was going to touch her, ready to say something but he closes his fingers, and withdraws his hand. He sighs, arms hanging down at his sides, his face looking at the ground. Mew slowly lowers back down to the ground, kneeling before the flowerbed again. She sighs loudly to herself, feeling as though she shouldn't have just done that. After a moment, she notices something. She opens her eyes, and blinks, turning around. He's gone. She stares at where he was for a moment, before sighing again, and looking at the flowers. ... He'll be back...


Hot apple pie scented oil is a mouth watering scent with notes of tart granny smith apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and a buttery crust!
Add a few drops to oil warmer lamps, diffusers to fill your home with a delicious scent!
See what people are saying about our oil in our Facebook Group!
Makes me hungry. Want to make your house smell like you just made a fresh apple pie then this is for you!!!
Smells like you just just put took a homemade apple pie right out of oven! An amazing blend of apples, cinnamon & a warm buttery crust!
Cold sniff I get a faint smell of cinnamon and the scent of cut up fresh apples.
I put it in a diffuser placed in my kitchen, at first I had to have my face right over the mist to get a slight whiff of it but after a couple of hours it started to smell like the hot apple pie I used to get as a kid from McDonald's, opening a can of apple pie filling or an apple pie that has cooled sitting on the counter.
My kitchen is upstairs and I was smelling it all evening in the living room which is downstairs.
This is my first time using the oil so I'm not sure if I used the correct oil to water ratio ?
Hot Apple Pie Review: Cold sniff, I smell a soft apple aroma. Warmed, I smell crisp apples (kind of like Juicy Apple), butter & sugar.
I can smell the apples, I can smell the hint of cinnamon, and I can even smell the crust! Definitely meant for anyone who loves apple cinnamon scents or the smell of a pie in the oven!
Just like an apple pie baking in my oven.. apples and cinnamon..
Smells just like a scrumptious tart apple pie with syrupy cinnamon and dash of vanilla ice cream on top. Love it, lasts a long time for me!
So far this is one of my favorite oils! Tart apple and warm cinnamon with a hint of butter mmm. This oil smells almost the same warm or cold and when warmed the scent travels far and lingers even after the warmer is off.


The Airborne Disc Dog Club of Ottawa is an Ottawa group of disc dog enthusiasts who enjoy playing disc (frisbee) with their canine friends.
ADDCO has several primary goals revolving around the Disc Dog and their human partner, as well as the ADDCO Club. Ensuring a safe and healthy environment for disc play, and taking responsibility for safe training. To have fun with our dogs and enjoy the social aspects of the club, being kind and respectful to other members and visitors. To improve our handling and training of the dogs through encouragement and exchange of skills and assistance. Working together as a club to support new and existing members, and events from disc organizations. Having fun while winning placement prizes, titles and points for the dogs are benefits from being a part of the disc community and the ADDCO Club. All breeds can play disc as long as it is played safely.
We are a local Calgary disc dog club passionate about playing disc with our dogs and growing the sport in Calgary and surrounding areas.
For more on Calgary Disc Dog Club click here.
The Canadian Disc Dog Association is the organization that sanctions trials and tracks points and titles for the sport of disc dog in Canada. If you have a dog that loves playing Frisbee then we encourage you to find out more about the CDDA and come out and compete.
Disc Dog In The Maritimes is a Facebook group dedicated to the exciting sport of disc dog in eastern Canada.


Thanks Markus, Eric, Marcel and David for reviewing v0.
Appreciate your review to this v1.
* Explain why device attributes are exposed only in HMP interface.
* Squash the 3 patches related to HMP interface into one.
* Make monitor dump function simple.
on an empty CQ) and add the two counters to patch 0/7 (monitor).
* Add mutex protection to cqe_ctx list.
* Add two new patches.


text:
Conductor Christian Knapp Leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Romanian Pianist Mihaela Ursuleasa in Popular Tchaikovsky Spectacular With Fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl
Soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer and Tenor Sean Pannikar Perform Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Duet, in an All-Tchaikovsky Program
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 AND 15, 2009, AT 8:30 PM
August 14 Media Sponsor: Los Angeles Magazine; The August 15 Concert is Generously Sponsored by Gallo Family Vineyards; August 15 Media Sponsor: KCET
The annual Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the USC Trojan Marching Band and pianist Mihaela Ursuleasa led by conductor Christian Knapp, Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15, at 8:30 p.m. This year's spectacular features the great Russian composer's beloved Piano Concerto No. 1, as well as the explosive 1812 Overture complete with roaring cannon and blazing pyrotechnics. The all-Tchaikovsky evening also features the Hollywood Bowl debuts of Knapp, Ursuleasa and soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer. Tenor Sean Pannikar also joins the program.
The program opens with Battle of Poltava from Mazeppa, Tchaikovsky's opera of obsessive love, oppression, revenge and murder, followed by Ursuleasa performing the Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23. After intermission, music from Sleeping Beauty (The Lilac Fairy) precedes Harmer and Pannikar singing the Romeo and Juliet Duet (completed after Tchaikovsky's death by his student Sergey Taneyev). The program closes with the rousing 1812 Overture featuring the USC Trojan Marching Band, directed by Arthur C. Bartner and the Hollywood Bowl's spectacular fireworks show.
Recognized as one of today's foremost young conductors, Christian Knapp is known for his dynamic stage presence and ability to inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike. He has performed in festivals and concerts throughout the world, conducting the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, New World Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Western Australia Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Civic Orchestra, among many others. He has collaborated with such renowned artists as Mstislav Rostropovich, Itzhak Perlman, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Garrick Ohlsson, Vinson Cole, Cecile Licad and Pepe Romero, and many others.
Born to musician parents, Miheala Ursuleasa began playing the piano with her father, also a pianist, at a very young age and is now regarded as a commanding pianist and incredible talent. California-born soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer is quickly developing a reputation for her enormous range and strong stage presence. Tenor Sean Pannikar last appeared at the Hollywood Bowl in 2007 under the baton of Leonard Slatkin in The Magic Flute.
The USC Trojan Marching Band, which first performed at the Hollywood Bowl in 1982 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, initially performed in the 1812 Overture finale in 1987 and has continued to do so each summer the work has been presented at the Bowl. In its long history, the band has performed for seven U.S. Presidents, at four Super Bowls, and at two Summer Olympic Games.
One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity of nearly 18,000, the HOLLYWOOD BOWL has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922, and is home to the best and brightest in all genres of music. The 2004 season introduced audiences to a revitalized Hollywood Bowl, featuring a newly-constructed shell and stage and the addition of four stadium screens enhancing stage views in the venue. To this day, $1 buys a seat at the top of the Bowl for many of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's concerts. While the Bowl is best known for its sizzling summer nights, during the day California's youngest patrons enjoy "SummerSounds: Music for Kids at the Hollywood Bowl," the Southland's most popular summer arts festival for children, now in its 42nd season. In January 2009, the Hollywood Bowl was named Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue for the fifth year in a row at the 20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards; the Bowl's summer music festival has become as much a part of a Southern California summer as beaches and barbecues, the Dodgers, and Disneyland.
EDITORS PLEASE NOTE:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, AT 8:30 PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, AT 8:30 PM
HOLLYWOOD BOWL, 2301 N. Highland Ave. in Hollywood
TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR WITH FIREWORKS
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
CHRISTIAN KNAPP, conductor
MIHAELA URSULEASA, piano
WENDY BRYN HARMER, soprano
SEAN PANIKKAR, tenor
USC TROJAN MARCHING BAND, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, director
TCHAIKOVSKY Battle of Poltava from Mazeppa
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1
TCHAIKOVSKY Introduction: The Lilac Fairy from Sleeping Beauty
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Duet
TCHAIKOVSKY Overture 1812, Op. 49
August 14 Media Sponsor: Los Angeles Magazine
The August 15 concert is generously sponsored by Gallo Family Vineyards
August 15 Media Sponsor: 89.3 KCET
Tickets ($1 - $96) are on sale now at HollywoodBowl.com, at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office (Tuesday–Saturday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m.), or by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000, and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a 20% discount, subject to availability; call 323.850.2050 for further details or group sales. For general information or to request a brochure, call 323.850.2000.
Sophie Jefferies, sjefferies@laphil.org, 213.972.3422; Lisa White, lwhite@laphil.org, 213.972.3408; For photos: 213.972.3034


text:
Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians celebrate the baptism of Kievan Rus'
CWN Editor's Note: During the reign of St. Vladimir the Great, the people of Kievan Rus' (map) were baptized in 988. In Kiev, an estimated 350,000 Orthodox faithful took part in a procession led by bishops of the the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate).
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, issued a statement in which he also recalled the 425th anniversary of the Union of Brest, in which several Orthodox bishops entered into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Shop: Roman Catholic "RC" Brand Original Black Logo Collection Embroidered Beanie - White | Multiple colors available!
Free eBook: No Offense Intended


2008-02-23T21:58:35-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/ae5/203499-m.jpgAnthony Lewis talked about his book Freedom for the Thought That We Hate: A Biography of the First Amendment, published by Basic Books. In his book he recounts the different interpretations of the First Amendment to the Constitution. Adopted in 1791, the amendment was first enforced by the Supreme Court in 1931. Mr. Lewis profiles the people and controversies that have shaped today's understanding of the First Amendment and the current arguments that surround freedom of expression. The guest interviewer was Ron Collins, a scholar at the First Amendment Center.
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Lewis was a columnist for the New York Times op-ed page from 1969 through 2001. Since 1983, he has been the James Madison Visiting Professor at Columbia University. His previous three books are Gideon's Trumpet; Portrait of a Decade; and Make No Law: The Sullivan Case and the First Amendment.
Anthony Lewis talked about his book Freedom for the Thought That We Hate: A Biography of the First Amendment, published by Basic Books. In his book he recounts the different interpretations of the First Amendment to the Constitution. Adopted in 1791, the amendment was first enforced by the Supreme Court in 1931. Mr. Lewis profiles the people and controversies that have shaped today's understanding of the First Amendment and the current arguments that surround freedom of expression. The guest interviewer was Ron Collins, a scholar at the First Amendment Center.


Shade is the gardener's perpetual problem – just what can I grow in those inevitable shady spots that are found in every garden. Beneath trees or in the shade of buildings, it is almost impossible to have a garden without shade – either from the beginning, or gradually developing as your trees and taller shrubs grow and mature. Gardener's can be stubborn, and all too often we see gardens where sun-loving plants struggle to survive, rarely or never flowering, and adding a miserable inch or two of growth each year – if you are lucky. If this sounds like you, then the best advice is to re-think the problem, and grow plants that have developed over the millennia to thrive, not suffer, in shady places. Let nature be our guide to easy gardening, and to solving the perpetual 'shade problem'.
In Europe, gardeners rely on spreading forms of the yew tree for their shady areas. This soft-leaved evergreen grows naturally beneath large forest trees, and it is happy in shade. It can be clipped and trimmed as needed, and its rich coloring is perfect to fill the lower levels of a garden, completing the picture. When brought to North America the yew tree proved valuable in areas that were not too cold, and with the help of the more cold-hardy Japanese yew, northern gardeners have a good selection of yew trees to solve most of their shade problems.
Southern gardeners were not so lucky, as the European and Japanese yews like cooler conditions, and the heat and humidity of the South is often just too much for them. Strangely, alongside the Japanese Yew, growing in the southern islands of Japan, there is another, very similar-looking plant that has been passed by. This plant, called the Plum Yew, is hardly known, and rarely planted, yet it thrives in the South and grows in shade. How often in life is the solution right there, if we take a fresh look around?
What Is a Plum Yew Tree?
The Plum Yew is a broad, upright evergreen, closely resembling a yew tree, but with longer, narrower leaves, up to 2 inches long, arranged in two rows along the sides of the stems. They arch upwards slightly, and they are often compared to the wings of a dove because of the 'V-shape' they form. The plant can eventually rise to become a small tree, up to 20 feet tall and wide. Although looking like a yew tree, it does not have the bright-red berries often seen on those plants in fall.
Instead it has larger plum-like fruits, about one inch long. These are pale green with darker green stripes when young, and they then turn brown as they mature. The fruit is not edible, but it is rarely seen in gardens, because, like yew trees, the Plum Yew has separate male and female trees, and most garden varieties are male. This makes the tree safer to grow around small children, who can find the red berries of the true yew tree fatally tempting.
The Plum Yew will just about grow in zone 5, with some winter burning, but in warmer zones, from 6 to 9, it really comes into its own. If you garden in hot areas, like the South, then this truly is the plant you need for those shady spots. Unlike the true yew trees, it is happy in heat and humidity, and it is also more drought resistant than any yew tree (once established). It grows best in well-drained soil, with plenty of added organic material, and when young it should be watered regularly during hot weather, to become well-established.
It almost never has any pests or diseases, and deer usually ignore it. For a low-maintenance plant it can hardly be beaten, which is good news for busy gardeners. The other wonderful thing about the Plum Yew is that like other yews it can be trimmed into shape, to make hedges, or to simply keep it confined to a particular space. As well, if it should become too large, it can be cut back hard, into old wood, unlike most other evergreens. This means you can ignore it for years, and then do a big 'tidy-up' if needed, and your plants will bounce back, totally rejuvenated.
In gardens the wild form of this plant is rarely grown, because of its large size. Instead there are two commonly available forms you should be able to find without too much trouble. The most important of these is a spreading variety called 'Duke Gardens'. This plant was found in 1958 by Richard Fillmore, the Head Horticulturist at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, part of Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. More useful because it is smaller, it spreads widely to become a plant about 4 feet tall, and about 6 feet wide, so just a few plants will cover a large shady area with attractive foliage all year round. In time, unless trimmed, it will grow several feet more in both directions. This is a male plant, so no fruit is produced. It can be trimmed as a hedge, or just for generally neatness, or left to grow naturally into a dense, spreading shrub.
The other common form is a dense, narrow, upright form called 'Fastigiata', which originated in old Japanese gardens. It has very upright stems, and a more irregular base. If you want a narrower accent in a shady spot, this is a good choice, but because it is not wide-spreading it is less useful for filling large shady areas than 'Duke Gardens'.
Where Did the Plum Yew Come From?
It seems that the very resemblance of the Plum Yew to other yew trees is why it is not as widely grown as it should be. After all, it is not as if the Plum Yew is a new find. It was found growing on the forest floor in Japan by early European collectors, and it was brought to Europe in 1829. Perhaps its close resemblance to the yew tree meant it was overlooked, and indeed it was, in 1839, officially named as a type of yew.
The error was soon corrected, and a certain Earl of Harrington grew it and was the first to promote its use. He had the honor of having it named after him, as Cephalotaxus harringtonii. Perhaps that mouthful of a name is also part of the reason for the lack of interest in this plant, but really, if you live in warmer areas, this substitute for the yew tree should be in your garden. You will love it. Even in areas where yew trees do grow well, it is sufficiently different in appearance to be worth growing for variety and interest. So don't overlook the Plum Yew. You won't regret the day you planted your first one – it won't be the last.


Why is there an expiration dated on my Gift Voucher? Will my voucher lose value following the expiry date shown?
All gift vouchers will show an expiration date to note date by which the voucher needs to be redeemed. However, the value of the voucher is not lost, but if the tour for which the voucher was purchased goes up in value, guest will be subject to paying the difference in price at the time of redeeming the voucher.
Something has come up – when should I notify if I will need to cancel or reschedule my flight?
Call or email us as soon as you know that you will to make changes to your current reservation. Please note that we will 48 hour cancellation policy if you need to cancel your reservation or would like to reschedule it for another day. All changes made to any reservation will be emailed to you. If you do not receive an email notice, please call us as soon as possible as this will guarantee that all necessary changes have been made.
I booked the shuttle service from Pier 39. After my flight do I need to go back to Pier 39 with the shuttle? I may want to visit Sausalito.
No, you are welcome to stop at Sausalito. We can have the shuttle drop you off in Sausalito, and you can go back to San Francisco via ferry or taxi at your discretion.
How early do I need to check-in for my flight?
Please have your group check in no less than 15 minutes before your flight. Flights do depart on time and flights will not be held for late arriving parties.
Absolutely! Please call us or drop in to the office and we can let you know what we have available for that day.
I am traveling alone, how can I book a reservation?
Absolutely! Please contact us so that we may help you book a flight as we do require a minimum of two guests per trip. If you are looking to book this in advance, please note that your reservation will be booked but subject to availability. We recommend you call us at least two days in advance to make your reservation.
Do you offer private flights?
Yes, please contact us for pricing and availability.
There can be a maximum of six people on board or a minimum of two. Please do not worry – there is a window seat for everyone on board.
We do allow dogs to come on board as long as other passengers on the flight are ok to have a canine friend and there is sufficient room in the aircraft. We ask that owners be considerate that some guests can be allergic to dogs, so please be considerate if you will be bringing your furry friend and let us know ahead of time so that we may check with the other passengers. Another option is to book a private flight for your group where the pooch will be more than welcome! Sorry…no cats.
Yes, we do allow babies on board, but we do have only limited ear protection headsets for them. We do recommend that parents bring their own noise cancellation headsets or earplugs for their infants.
Anyone under the age of 12. Price for a child will only apply for children aged 3-11 years. Children under two years of age may sit in a parent's lap and are free of charge.
Do you have a seat belt extension?
We do not have seat belt extensions in Seaplane Adventures aircraft. If you require a seat belt extension on a commercial flight, you will need one with us.
All passenger weights are required as we do have a maximum weight limit based on the total weight of all participants. Pilots are also trained to load the aircraft safely based on weight distribution, so please be patient with where the pilot asks you to sit. Besides – everyone gets a window seat!
There is patchy fog over the Golden Gate Bridge, will we still fly?
Yes, fog can be very tricky as it can come and go at any time and in just minutes time. We will try our very best to fly you over the bridge or alternate the flight route so that you can get the best view of the bridge possible.
All flights are subject to cancellation for severe weather. This determination is made by the pilot up to 30 minutes before the scheduled flight.
Yes, we have plenty of free parking available at our lot.


text:
Gateway To Hell: Scientists Have Uncovered The Mystery Behind The Ancient City Of Hierapolis
An ancient roman cavern, considered a gateway to hell, finally reveals its secrets. Archaeologists have been studying this mysterious cave that kills anyone that gets close.
Romans considered it a gateway to the underworld. This mysterious portal had the amazing ability to kill animals but spare the priests that lead them to sacrifice. 2,200 years old, this grotto was rediscovered by archaeologists from the University of Salento seven years ago in the ancient city of Hierapolis, in Turkey. Nowadays, scientists finally know how it was committing these crimes.
A door on the brink of the underworld
Known as Plutonium, in tribute to the God of the underworld Pluto, it was a place of sacrifice for priests. These were practices in an arena in which the sinister door released cloudy vapours. The eunuch priests took their bulls there as an offering and once in the arena, the animals would be suffocated, whilst the religious came out unscathed, a testimony of their omnipotence.
The Greek historian Strabon, who assumed that this immunity of the priests was due to their castration, wrote at the time that: "This space is filled with a cloudy and dense vapour that makes it only just possible to see the sun. Every animal that it penetrated, suffered a sudden death. I have sent sparrows there and they instantly took their last breath before they died." Nowadays, every bird that has the unfortunate idea to approach the arena, suffocates to death.
The blame lies under the earth
According to the volcanologist Hardy Pfanz, it was necessary to look under the earth for the cause. In fact, there is a deep geological crack just beneath the surface of the region which gives off considerable quantities of carbon dioxide. With his team, they travelled to the site to measure the concentration of this gas and have discovered the existence of a CO2 lake covering the ground of the arena up to 40 centimetres high.
These toxic vapours prove to be particularly concentrated at daybreak, after having built up during the night and before being cleared up during the day. However, in a grotto protected by the sun and wind, the CO2 concentration doesn't drop below 86%. They explain that the priests probably practised their rituals during the mornings or after the sun goes down for a more spectacular effect.
"Whilst the bull was in the gas lake with its mouth and nostrils at between 60 and 90 centimetres high, the priests (Galli) were stood high enough to keep their nose and mouth above the toxic level of this breath of infernal death", writes the team of the article. This discovery allows us to assume that the other "gateways to hell" were created in a similar way.
By Anna Wilkins on April 13, 2019 at 12:30 PM
What Happened to Those Mysterious Boats That Were Sailing in Circles?
Scientists Have Made A Surprising Discovery In Meteorites Found On Earth
An ancient underwater Egyptian city is still revealing it's secrets
They Discovered A Lost City In Honduras... But Left With An Ancient Curse
The Earth's Magnetic Pole Is Shifting Fast And Scientists Are Baffled
The Finger of Death: The Phenomenon That Freezes Everything in Its Way
A Mysterious Source Of Radioactivity Could Melt Part Of Antarctica From Below
Scientists Explain The Existence Of Zealandia, The Earth's Often Forgotten Continent
Archaeologists uncover incredible ancient Chinese pyramid shrouded in mystery
Have Scientists Discovered The Origin Of Life?


Brilliant Distinctions is a rewards program providing excellent benefits those who use Allergan products such as BOTOX, Juvéderm, SkinMedica, and other popular and effective treatments.
This tiered rewards program allows you to treat yourself more often to your favorite cosmetic enhancements and products. The more treatments and purchases that you make, the more you can save on future treatments and purchases!
To gain the advantages of the Brilliant Distinctions program, you must sign up and create an account. After that, every cosmetic treatment that you have with an Allergan product will bring you added points, based upon your membership status.
There are three tiers in the program that offer more rewards as you accumulate more points. Everyone will start on the first tier, Silver, and progress through the second tier, Gold, to the final tier, Diamond.
The tiers are based on the number of points you've earned and as you advance through the levels, will bring more opportunities and rewards.
What Kind of Benefits Do They Include?
The Silver tier rewards you with $10 for every 100 points towards products you already use. You will also be given a reward on your Brilliant Distinctions anniversary.
The Gold tier offers everything that the Silver tier does as well as allowing you to earn bonus points on every treatment. At this tier you will also receive a digital gift!
The Diamond tier builds on the rewards of the first two tiers, doubling your bonus points acquired per treatment. The best part about the Diamond status is that your points will never expire!
You can earn points by purchasing Allergan products and treatments with Allergan products. The Brilliant Distinctions website provides information about the number of points the various products and treatments offer. Plus, as you go up in membership status, you'll become eligible for bonus points to benefit you even more.


Are you a kitchen porter looking for flexible working options? Or looking for a longer term role, without committing to a permanent contract? Apply now for great work with us!
I am currently looking for kitchen porters to join our growing team in London. I am looking for people for a number of roles in London, both part and full time. I am looking for people who are not afraid to get stuck in, are flexible in their working days and times, and can commit to ongoing work.


text:
Bujaki (białorus. Буякі) – wieś w Polsce położona w województwie podlaskim, w powiecie siemiatyckim, w gminie Drohiczyn.

W latach 1975–1998 miejscowość administracyjnie należała do województwa białostockiego.

Według Pierwszego Powszechnego Spisu Ludności w 1921 r. wieś Bujaki liczyła 324 mieszkańców zamieszkałych w 55-u budynkach. 61% mieszkańców miejscowości (199 osób) zadeklarowało wyznanie rzymskokatolickie, 38% (czyli 124 osoby) wyznanie prawosławne, zaś pozostały 1% (1 osoba) wyznanie greckokatolickie. Jednocześnie większość mieszkańców wsi w liczbie 212 osób podało polską przynależność narodową, 100 mieszkańców zgłosiło  białoruską tożsamość narodową, a pozostałych 12 rusińską. W owym czasie miejscowość znajdowała się w gminie Narojki w powiecie bielskim.

Urodził się tu Antoni Wodyński – oficer Armii Krajowej i Zrzeszenia Wolność i Niezawisłość, podporucznik 6 Partyzanckiej Brygady Wileńskiej, dowódca patrolu i członek sztabu tej Brygady, żołnierz wyklęty.

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne

Drohiczyn (gmina)


Mexico's 23-man Gold Cup squad was announced Friday, with Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and Carlos Vela headlining what looks like El Tri's strongest possible squad.
The base of the team that reached the Round of 16 at the World Cup last year in Brazil remains in place, with just Hellas Verona's Rafa Marquez -- who is in Mexico's Copa America squad -- missing out.
Malaga's Guillermo Ochoa was named alongside fellow goalkeepers Moises Munoz (Club America) and Jonathan Orozco (Monterrey), while the center backs are Francisco "Maza" Rodriguez (Cruz Azul), Diego Reyes (Porto), Hector Moreno (Espanyol), Yasser Corona (Queretaro) and Miguel Herrera (Pachuca).
The left wing-back options include Miguel Layun (Watford) and Jorge Torres Nilo (Tigres), with Paul Aguilar (Club America) and Jesus Duenas (Tigres) on the right.
In midfield, Jose Juan Vazquez (Leon), Antonio Rios (Toluca) and Jonathan Dos Santos (Villarreal) can all play the holding role in coach Miguel Herrera's usual 5-3-2 formation, while Andres Guardado (PSV), Hector Herrera (Porto), Carlos Esquivel (Toluca), Jesus "Tecatito" Corona (Twente) are all more attack-minded midfielders.
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez will feature for Mexico at the 2015 Gold Cup.
Upfront is perhaps Mexico's strongest department with Hernandez (Manchester United), Vela (Real Sociedad), Giovani Dos Santos (Villarreal) and Oribe Peralta (Club America) rounding off the 23 players.
Mexico opens its Gold Cup campaign in Group C against Cuba on July 9, before games against Guatemala (July 12) and Trinidad and Tobago (July 15).
El Tri has made the Gold Cup its priority this year, with the winner facing the United States next October to decide who represents CONCACAF at the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia.