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Holly Kennedy doesn't know what she's got in her husband, Gerry, until he's gone. Their decade-long marriage has been alternately passionate, frustrating, tender and antagonistic. Holly worries that they'll never achieve financial and professional success. Gerry's concerned that his wife lives in the future to the point that she misses the present. They both wonder if their marriage will make it. They fight. They make up. They wrestle in bed together. And that's all before the opening credits get underway.
Cut from those credits straight to Gerry's funeral. The vigorous Irishman has succumbed to a brain tumor. But knowing that his days were numbered, Gerry planned a year's worth of surprises for Holly and penned letters to go with each of them—all ending with P.S. I Love You. Enlisting the help of Holly's girlfriends, Gerry walks his widow through the grieving process—an unpredictable journey that leads all the way from the local gay bar to Ireland and back.
Gerry's letters to Holly are meant to help her to move on in a healthy way after his death. Though she doesn't always choose wise ways of following his instructions, the intentions here are good and the letters demonstrate the fact that Gerry's love for Holly affects her even after he's gone. He encourages her to remember her young, idealistic, creative self and to go after her unrealized dreams. For her part, Holly recognizes that she was too hard on Gerry while he was living and demonstrates remorse for her meanness after his death. Likewise, after a period of self-pity and self-absorption, she genuinely apologizes to a friend for her selfish behavior.
The fact that Holly's father left when she was a teenager is taken seriously and shown to have consequences in her adult life. Ultimately, her grief over Gerry leads her to deal with her bitterness toward her father and invest more deeply in her relationship with her mother.
Gerry's death is discussed in the most vague spiritual terms possible. The priest at his funeral says, "His life may be over for now, but we can still hear it. ... He lives on forever in our hearts." Just one of Gerry's letters holds a specific reference to his whereabouts. He says that he's in heaven, and that there are plenty of attractive men waiting there for a single friend who helps Holly. He also says that he's "eternally grateful—literally," to Holly for her love.
Holly talks to her late husband out loud and even makes coffee for him. She says she feels like he's guiding her. Sometimes he shows up bodily, as if his spirit somehow has the ability to hang out with her. In one letter, he tells her that he'll give her a sign from beyond in relation to a career change.
Holly says to a friend, "I'm trying to figure out why God killed my husband." The friend reckons she's being punished for being too happy or too pretty—as if God were searching the universe for happiness to quash.
Before Gerry dies, he and Holly are shown engaged in foreplay. They kiss passionately and peel off layers of clothing until they're down to their underwear. Gerry does a striptease-type dance in boxers and suspenders. After his death, the fact that she can still sense him near her is depicted by shots of the two snuggling in bed.
But Holly also has a one-night stand with another man after her husband dies. The man's bare backside is shown. And the two are pictured in bed together covered with a comforter. He tells her that there's no way Gerry could fault her for the encounter that's just taken place because it's all part of living.
Holly's friend Denise is a real man-eater who knows how to work a room to find an eligible guy. Her strategy for cutting through the small talk is to ask each man she meets up front whether he's single, straight and employed. If he answers all these to her satisfaction, she kisses him to find out if sparks will fly. Denise feels justified "star[ing] at a man's backside with cheap, vulgar appreciation," because she believes that men have a long history of objectifying women.
Under Denise's tutelage, Holly is encouraged to forget her sadness by partying at a private gay club. They dance with men who also spend time dancing with other men. And Holly is reminded not to go too long after Gerry's death without having sex—because she gets "b--chy" when she's "deprived."
Besides Holly's girlfriends, her other companion in her grief is Daniel, who works at the pub her mother owns. Daniel is sex-crazed and crass about it, explaining that he once went through a "major hooker phase" and quit only when he ran out of money. He tells Holly that instead of being a shoulder for her to cry on he'd "rather be another body part you need." He asks her if she's thought about him in the nude.
Sex is discussed in a dozen other crude ways, including comments about homosexuality, masturbation and sexual positions. Holly is shown twice in just her underwear—once in a bra and tights, once in panties and a bustier. Other times, she's shown in a short skirt, one outfit that reveals her midriff down to her hip bones and others that show her cleavage.
Holly and a fellow real-estate agent get into a slapping and pushing fight on the job. Holly loses her job as a result. Later, she is shown falling off of a stage. She winds up in the hospital with a bloody and broken nose. In her grief, Holly once says she's so angry she could kill someone.
Swearing and crude expressions are frequent and varied, including a few uses each of "bloody," "h---," "b--tard" and "d--n." The s-word, "a--" and "b--ch" push the tally up with at least a half-dozen uses each. And misuses of God's name push it even higher, with 10 or more instances (once in conjunction with "d--n"). Jesus' name is also abused a handful of times.
Rather than dropping roses in a casket to remember Gerry, guests at his funeral—which is held at a pub—drink shots and give tributes. Holly gets terribly drunk and throws up all over the pub's supply closet. Several weeks into her grief, her sister thinks more alcohol might be what's needed. "Are you drunk?" she asks. When Holly answers in the negative, Sis adds, "Do you want to be?" Holly and her friends visit several clubs and share drinks. Wine is served in restaurants. In order to boost her courage in her out-of-wedlock sexual encounter, Holly drinks shots.
Though the overall feel of the movie is that Holly and Gerry's marriage was a good thing, marriage is not universally respected. Trying to make Holly feel better for her poor treatment of her husband, a friend says, "Married people make each other feel like s--- on purpose." Daniel is straightforward to the point of being tacky and tactless. Instead of owning his rudeness, he says it's a syndrome for which he can take medicine.
As romantic comedies go, P.S. I Love You deserves credit for departing from the genre's favorite clichés. The dialogue is sharp and at times genuinely funny. And just when viewers think a big, sappy development is coming, it doesn't. The story doesn't resolve neatly—fitting for a film about grief.
Unfortunately, the creative catharsis that could come from watching Holly and her gal pals process Gerry's death gets overshadowed by sheer worldliness. Bar hopping. A one-night stand. Crass language. And free-flowing alcohol. If you take this film at face value, all of these are a prescription for recovering after an enormous loss. In reality, they're more likely to lead to depression than cure it.
Hilary Swank as Holly Kennedy; Gerard Butler as Gerry Kennedy; Lisa Kudrow as Denise Hennessey; Harry Connick Jr. as Daniel Connelly; Gina Gershon as Sharon McCarthy; Kathy Bates as Patricia
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As we are heading into the Earth's darkest hours God is calling the remnant to peace and not fear. PLEASE PLEASE do not miss this episode. We need to have confidence knowing that the good work God has started he will finish it. Join us as David Murry takes us on a powerful journey of discovering peace and healing that will carry us through the great tribulation. Please check out David's blog at dwmurry.com. This message can change your life.


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During the second appointment, your dentist will make any necessary adjustments to your custom trays to ensure you have a perfect fit. Then, either Dr. Krobath or Dr. Thakker will review how to properly use the whitening solutions and trays. Depending on the level of whitening you desire, the trays may be worn twice daily or overnight for several weeks. After bleaching is complete, it may be necessary to replace any visible fillings or crowns to match the new shade of your teeth.
Teeth whitening is not permanent and may require continued treatment every few years. With regular brushing and dental cleaning, however, patients can maintain a beautiful, white smile for many years.
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My son is a dental surgeon (M.D.S prosthodontics) He is running his own dental clinic in Jaipur,and plans to open a big high tech lab of Prosthodontics in jaipur. His hobbies are sports ,music and travelling. The boy is sincere ,hardworking, friendly,caring and good nature. We are highly reputed educated and affluent family of Jaipur with all relatives very highly educated and well placed . I am his father a doctor working as head of the department (cardiology) in S.M.S. medical college and hospital Jaipur . His mother is also a doctor running her own reputed clinic in Jaipur. His younger brother is also a doctor.


Home Services Eye Care: Royal Optical Co.
Royal Optical Co, owned and serviced by Shigeo Oshiro-san, was a fantastic find for me when I needed new glasses. I got the glasses I wanted, expert advice and service, had fast turn-around (for glasses with all the bells and whistles), three useful gifts, and a free repair only a week after getting my new glasses (a word to the wise: inadvertent head-butts bend frames); all with a substantial discount. With a favorable exchange rate (I paid yen, cash) and reasonable prices, I saved $40 on comparable glasses I saw in the U.S.
Oshiro-san's full optical service includes: 1 hour service (single vision), special orders, bifocals, free eye test, wide selection of frames, high index (super thin) lenses, Rx diving mask, sport and safety glasses, rapid repairs, and contact lenses.
If you are looking for a high quality pair of glasses, I personally commend Oshiro-san. You will get specialized care, a great selection, terrific customer service, and a SOFA card-holder's discount – all in English. He'll even pay for your parking.
Directions: To get to Royal Optical, go out Kadena Air Base, Gate 2 to Hwy 330, turn right. At the second traffic light turn right. You will pass the parking lot on your left but the entrance is around the block, so turn left at the next (narrow) intersection and left again at the next (narrow) street. Turn left into the Grand Parking lot (directly across from the Docomo parking lot). Walk (right) up Hwy 330 two very short blocks; Royal Optical is well-marked on the second corner. Keep your eye out for the very cool Levitron spinning globe and let Oshiro-san know Rosalind sent you!
I went to Royal Optical because I started having headaches due to my vision Mr. Oshiro-San got me right in and quickly found the correct prescription for me. I had my glasses within days and my headaches went away. I would highly recommend Royal Optical. Mr Oshiro Son was extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Went to his shop this afternoon. Called first just in case we needed an appt. Fortunately, he did not have customers at that time. We use the direction provided by OkiHai. Make sure you park as shown because Mr. Oshiro will give you a free 1 hour parking payment.
Anyway, he welcomed us graciously and immediately attended to the prescription that we brought along. He showed us a variety of frames to fit our kid's facial features. He did not pressure us to take the frame he showed us but the quality frames can be just a bit pricey, but a deal when compared to the on-base prices. If possible, ask if he can give you a discount on the frame. Would not hurt to ask. He told us that the eyeglasses will be ready for pick-up in 1 week – that is fast for us. I recommend Mr. Oshiro's optical shop – at least you can compare as you are not pressured to buy.
We had checked out all the frame places. My daughter has a thin face and all the frames we tried had been too wide. When we walked into Royal Optical. Oshiro-San greeted me by name! It had been 15 years since I had bought glasses at his shop! (We checked his records). He also remembered where I worked! At that time I had to have glasses with a very high prescription. His service was excellent then and also this time as he assisted my daughter to find just the right pair of frames.
Next time I will not waste time looking other places. Royal Optical will be my first choice.!
Great place to get glasses. Professional service, good prices, fast service. Way better than the base shops!
I just got an eye exam (5 years overdue) and new glasses that look great and processed fast. Mr Shigeo was fast and thorough. I have custom glasses to take back to San Diego; the gift of sight is a beautiful thing. Thank you! Jeff, not your first International customer.
My daughter needed an exam and we went to Royal Optical on 21-Oct after reading the review. Everything in the review is accurate. The doctor is professional, very nice and they carry a large selection of frames. We walked away very satisfied and look forward to picking up our new glasses next Monday!


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Rebecca SpenceSeptember 5, 2007
During the upcoming 10 days reserved on the Jewish calendar for reflection, Amos Lassen, an observant Jew living in the heart of the Bible Belt, will host an event at his Little Rock, Ark., synagogue that might inject a little shock into the Days of Awe.
Lassen will be giving the Arkansas capital its first screening of "Trembling Before G-d," the 2001 documentary on gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews that ignited protests among the ultra-Orthodox and helped break the silence around homosexuality in religious circles. Afterward, he'll be joined in a panel discussion by his Reform rabbi and a Baptist minister, among others, to talk about the issues the film raises — namely, acceptance of gays and lesbians in religious communities where doctrine forbids homosexuality, and those who identify themselves as gay are traditionally shunned.
Lassen, who was rejected by the New Orleans Orthodox community he was raised in after he came out at age 23, says it will be the first time that Jews in Little Rock — who number only 350 families — will have a public forum for discussing the often awkward intersection between Judaism and homosexuality. He is one of 50 people who has signed up so far to host "Trembling" parties, at which the film is shown. Filmmaker Sandi DuBowski, who has spent the past six years screening his film for audiences in more than 25 countries, is hoping that hundreds of others just like Lassen will host similar screening parties over the high holidays. DuBowski, who is often accompanied by Rabbi Steven Greenberg, the first openly gay Orthodox rabbi, is positioning "Trembling Before G-d" and his follow-up film, "Trembling on the Road," as a catalyst for discussion, and — since it is the time for personal reflection — a chance to think on how accepting we have been of difference.
The occasion for DuBowski's new push is the fifth anniversary of "Trembling on the Road," a 40-minute film that tracks the seismic shifts that have occurred in individual lives and in the Jewish establishment over the two years following the release of "Trembing Before G-d," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has since been seen by an estimated eight million people world-wide. DuBowski is also currently preparing for "A Jihad for Love," a documentary about homosexuality in Muslim communities premiering this week at the Toronto Film Festival. The film is the brainchild of director Parvez Sharma, with DuBowski producing.
"Trembling Before G-d" inspired different changes in the various streams of Judaism. Among the Orthodox, the changes have been less overt, though the term "trembler" has emerged in whispered conversations as a euphemism for a gay man or lesbian. In the Conservative movement, the reverberations were more concrete. In December 2006, the movement issued a landmark ruling permitting the ordination of gay and lesbian rabbis and allowing same-sex unions.
DuBowski, 36, who sees himself as just as much of an activist as a filmmaker, is hoping that Conservative synagogues, in particular, will take up his cause. "There's a real emphasis for me especially around the Conservative movement," said DuBowski. "Now that the Conservative movement has passed the law, it's really up to communities to implement it," he said, noting that the movement's law committee also passed a rabbinic opinion, or teshuvah, forbidding the ordination of gay and lesbian rabbis, leaving it up to individual communities to decide which to adopt.
DuBowski can't quite claim credit for making Conservative Judaism adopt a policy allowing for same-sex unions and the ordination of gay and lesbian rabbis — the law committee did, after all, begin grappling with the question in the early 1990s — but he may have created a sort of "tipping point" that helped usher in a new era. Even Elliot Dorff, the rector of the American Jewish University in Los Angeles who co-authored the rabbinic opinion sanctioning gay and lesbian rabbis, trumpeted DuBowski's film as a key factor in raising the issue's profile.
"In the Conservative movement, the movie played an important role in saying this is a real factor in our community," Dorff said. "That there are very serious Jews among the people who are gay and lesbian, and therefore our deliberations about this are not just theoretical, they are about real people."
It's not every documentary film that has such a tangible effect. But then again, it's not every documentary film that has a director who has parlayed his first film project into a social movement. That phenomenon, says Ruby Lerner, president of the Creative Capital Foundation, a New York-based arts foundation that helped fund "Trembling Before G-d," is one that art is capable of engendering, but rarely does. She even compared it to Al Gore's 2006 "An Inconvenient Truth," which many credit for sparking conversation about global warming.
"You have to have an artist who is absolutely passionate about the issue, someone who is skilled at organizing, and someone willing to take the long view and make a commitment," she said. "The fact that Sandi is still with this film on the fifth anniversary shows his commitment. He didn't just move on to his next film."
Rebecca Spence is a staff writer at the Forward.
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Welcome to the Model European Parliament!
A non-partisan leadership programme for youths in EU member states, candidate and applicant countries.
The Model European Parliament is a leadership programme for youths in the 28 EU member states, in candidate and applicant countries.
The aim of the MEP is to educate young people at high school level about European integration and cooperation, and to develop their understanding of common issues as well as provide them with knowledge about EU institutions. The programme develops political awareness and an understanding for Europe's cultural diversity.
Set up in 1994 with a secretariat in The Hague, Netherlands in the inspiring care of Anna and Leopold van Sminia, the MEP programme since 2014 is coordinated by an innovating multi-national board with an association based in Madrid.
MEP Europe is organized into four Euroregional sections (MEP Baltic Sea Region, MEP Western European Region, MEP Central and South Eastern European Region and the MEP Mediterranean Region) each headed by a regional coordinator. As in the MEP BSR since 2004, Euroregional networking and annual sessions will follow in the other three regions of Europe, opening up further opportunities for participation. An MEP Alumni branch will cater for the needs of former participants, offering a whole range of post-MEP activities and events.
In recent years the MEP has caught on well in candidate countries. The FYR of Macedonia and Turkey have been hosts to international sessions. Lately Serbia and Albania have joined the Model European Parliament programme.
The MEP is a training ground for future leaders and politicians as well as for talented students who share an interest in European issues. It is also a cultural and social event, which gives the participants the opportunity to experience the diversity of the countries around Europe. They take part in various social events, such as teambuilding, discussion forums, dances, sightseeing along with living with a family in the host country.
On a national level, the MEP encourages European activities, initiated by National Committees. In every country national MEP organisations play a leading role, acting as hosts to an annual national event. As many schools as possible, from different regions, with students from different social backgrounds are invited to join this European project. The National Committees promote the development of the European dimension in new establishments as well as ensure the continuation of European activities in schools that have been participating in the MEP already.
Two EU 28+ sessions take place a year in a different European capital. The working language in international sessions is English. Five students are chosen to represent each EU member state, and together they comprise a delegation. Each delegate represents his/her native country in one of ten committees to discuss international issues which appear on the agenda of the European Parliament. The common goal is to find consensus within a committee on the draft of a resolution that is presented to the General Assembly and vigorously defended in the hope of winning majority approval.
The MEP has also enjoyed attending a reception in Portcullis House given by the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Right Honorable John Bercow.
Owing to these prestigious locations and the excellent quality of debates, the Model European Parliament programme throughout Europe enjoys a high standing and receives full media attention.
As a non-profit, non-partisan association MEP Europe is sponsored by the Youth in Action/Erasmus+ programme, by national governments, local authorities, schools, private donors and associations.


Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz Picks The Essential Weird Al Originals.
Weird Al Yankovic's lifelong drummer, Bermuda Schwartz joins Eric to share his 10 Essential Weird Al original songs. Also some memories and anecdotes about working on those songs, what it's like for him to perform the wide variety of styles in Al's catalog both original and parody, memories from some of the video shoots, how Al presents songs to the band, what it's been like for him on the long journey beside one of the greats.


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Coronavirus or COVD-19; another human catastrophe in the making
By Awa Ann
A series of articles on your run of the mill everyday issues within The Gambia
It's Monday 7am in Bijilo, a breaking news alert pops up on my phone. I checked and bam "World Health Organization declares coronavirus a pandemic". I was like whaaaat!!!! No way. It's only about 192 countries or so affected and in any case so far away from little Gambia, but then another alert comes "Senegal registers first case of corona virus" our neighbours? This thing seems to have the speed of light travelling indiscriminately. I felt a panic attack coming on.
The questions kept floating around my head; what is this menace to society? What can we do to "mucha" from this "thing"? Are we prepared, I mean really prepared to face it? Theifs and buts kept getting bigger and bigger and finally it hit me; oh boy we are doomed!!!
I calmed down and took stock of things, and said to myself let me not listen to the radio kangkangs and do what I know best and find out more; RESEARCH! Yep that was the ticket and I discovered some interesting facts…
COVD-19; such a harmless sounding name right?
This wasn't just a deadly infectious disease. It was a deadly infectious disease with the singular and terrifying quality of being better at killing the young the old and the infirm.
This was not the flu as we normally think of it. Typically, influenza infects the inner lining of the respiratory tract, damaging the air-filled cells of the lungs known as alveoli. Sometimes it brings on pneumonia. Usually it passes. This was much worse..
The strangest thing about the coronavirusis that we can't help one another through it. We can't lay hands, we can only wash them: in fact, the way we've been explicitly told to help is to stay away from one another. That makes epidemiological sense, but it also makes us a little crazy: social distancing, quarantine, and isolation go hard against the gregarious instinct that makes us who we are. Alas! Knowing all these, I think to myself: our state of preparedness in Gambia as of yesterday is abysmal. No sensitization campaign on the airwaves, or community preparedness, people are still "huggy- huggy" and being "Muslimy" (if there is even such a word)while the rest of the world is going bonkers… We are taking this "Gambia no problem" to another level; in factlife is normal, fine and dandy. Public gatherings ("hews", "Ndajeh" and all types of congregations), are ongoing; as usual. I ask myself: am I missing something? What gives? is it that
a) We as a people don't know because government is not stressing the urgency of the situation enough, or
b) Know but believe in "Yalla" and "bahna", and the power of prayer and of course "Ndigaliyalla" or
c) Are we above and beyond it; immune to the point of being reckless?
Come on, while we continue to engage in sycophantic behavior and praise for the authorities or powers that be, in fact nations with better health care have ground to a screeching halt. So what are we waiting for? To close the stable door after the proverbial horse has bolted?
So what is this pandemic disease? hmm sounds like a dancehall
A pandemic is basically a global epidemic — an epidemic that spreads to more than one continent.
"A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges and spreads around the world, and most people do not have immunity. Viruses that have caused past pandemics typically originated from animal influenza viruses" .
So much info and so many headlines of countries not being spared this dreadful menace…my head started spinning.
We cannot say this loudly enough or clearly enough or often enough: All countries can still change the course of this pandemic. "Some countries are struggling with a lack of capacity. Some countries are struggling with a lack of resources. Some countries are struggling with a lack of resolve." The number of cases and deaths changes by the hour, topping 171,112with at least 6526 deaths across the world, while 77791 have recovered according to statistics.
One thing everyone agrees on though is that the word "pandemic" describes this as the widespread occurrence of disease, in excess of what might normally be expected in a geographical region.
Outbreaks of these diseases across international borders, were properly defined as pandemic, especially smallpox, which throughout history, has killed between 300-500 million people in its 12,000 year existence. Cholera Pandemic(1910-1911)Death Toll: 800,000, HIV/AIDS Pandemic (at its peak, 2005-2012)Death Toll: 36 million, bubonic plague or The Black Death (1346-1353)Death Toll: 75 – 200 million, and influenza or different types of Flu Pandemics (1968)Death Toll: 1 million ASIAN FLU (1956-1958)Death Toll: 2 millionare some of the most brutal killers in human history.
WHO declares global health emergency. Not very unlike the 1918 strain, COVD 19 and other flu epidemics have no choice of victim. Flu epidemics kill mostly at the demographic fringes—the very old, whose immune systems are the least robust, and the very young. Other adults do get sick, but they rarely die.
The UN's health arm said the move was to protect countries with "weaker health systems."Some experts say it is similar to the first known case of Spanish flu reported on March 4, 1918.Unfortunatelyby April the same year, it had spread to most cities in America and had reached Europe, following the trail of the hundreds of thousands of American soldiers who crossed the Atlantic that Spring for the closing offensives of the First World War.
The second wave was recorded on August 22nd, in Brest—a major port for incoming American troops. Within days, it appeared simultaneously in Boston and Freetown, Sierra Leone, carried in this case by returning American soldiers.
And so it continued. The virus crossed Europe in a matter of weeks. It attacked Spain through Portugal, in the west, and across the Pyrenees, in the north, lingering long enough to be dubbed—erroneously, as it turned out—the Spanish flu. Scandinavia was infected by England; Italy was infected by France; and Sicily was infected by Italy.
And continued… European and American ships brought the flu to Iceland, and American ships brought the flu to New Zealand at around the same time. In India, the virus came by sea and raced inland along the country's railroad lines. As many as half of all those who died in the pandemic died within India's borders. In America, an estimated six hundred and seventy-five thousand people died.
Charcoal? You have got to be kidding me!
Unbelievably weird Gambian remedies or preventive measures from our so-called 'experts" across this country are so outrageous; from bathing in charcoal-soaked in salted water, to ground garlic, salt and lime paste. I chuckled when I heard the extremes yes extremes that are being peddled and shared on social media… the hacks.
So many experts …Wait, some would-be religious scholar told me that there is nothing like "faith healing and the power of prayer." Am like, uh-oh God aint listening in on this one dude; infact it's more like a case of "God helps those who help themselves… innit"?
My skepticism was obvious and I decided to quote and bombard him with FACTS that have been proven without reasonable doubt by health experts on prevention, not cure mind you.
Prevention and way forward
All of this is wise, of course: the evidence that cutting down on crowds can slow the spread and flatten the curve of eventual infection is clear, dating back to the Spanish flu of 1918. So the countries affected are declaring states of emergency and going into shutdown mode. I mean whole towns, cities are being quarantined to stop the spread.
ü Stop handshakes
Handshakes are the bane of our society for real.
I sometimes wonder aloud at our lackadaisical attitude to cleanliness. Why do we have to "Nuyo" with handshakes for god's sake? I mean why? Can't we come up with other modes of greetings? "Namaste" perhaps.
Call me paranoid or over paranoid butI even printed this and stuck them all over the house to be on the safe side. I mean such notices can be done all over offices and public spaces. Without creating offence right…easy peasy!
ü Wash hands with soap and water constantly. This is self-explanatory and should be done constantly (that is if there is water) even without a threat of a virus in the offing. Infact it should be mandatory in school curricula and offices; so Nawec please, tenkung!
ü Travel ban on all: Finally, really welcome news from the office of the president which means no perdiem hunting for a while
ü Quarantine arrivals (be it airport, sea port or border): especially for countries that have the highest numbers and since we can't stop them from "spreading the love".Hey if countries like Uganda and America can do it why not us?
ü Suspend tourist Season: The tourist season is almost over and so just declare it closed a month or so early. A healthy nation is a wealthy nation, right?
No public gatherings: capiche, no ifs or buts just STOP all public gatherings. This dispersal of community is a necessary thing be it the hew, a road opening, a rally, agamo or what not. I know isolation comes at a real cost but we just can't risk it anymore; that is if it ain't already here.
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The owner is notoriously difficult to work for/work with. It is known throughout the establishment and it makes it hard to want to take the place seriously.
It was an okay workplace, if the management was a bit more organized I think I would've liked working there a whole lot better. Its a fast paced working environment with little to no breaks, it seemed as though everyone working there was constantly competing for something. The hardest part of the job was not knowing what to do when it was slow, getting glared at by the management was no help at all.
I really enjoyed my time working at Baked Expectations last summer. I was an immigrant and English is not my first language, but I was very welcomed. Everyone seemed like they wanted me to succeed and was very nice.
I had great co-workers and got along fairly well with management and the owner. How bad can it really be when you're working with cake all day. The tips I made as a counter server were pretty good, much better than even serving at the last place I worked.
The job lures young workers in with competitive wage but you discover very quickly that it isn't worth it having to deal with the owner. Rude and disrespectful even to her longest running employees (how they do it, I don't know) There are always ads running for employment there simply because people quit so fast.
Cool atmosphere. Stylish dining room set-up. Not easy.
It was a very strenuous job that required a lot of physical exertion and didn't offer a high enough wage for what they had asked for or required as a janitor.
Extremely dramatic and stressful workplace.
Not enough hours to go around and rude management.
The worst experience of my working life. The staff is lovely, but, by my second shift, the owner was just plain mean. She treated me and the other staff in such a disrespectful manner - she was impatient and yelled at us multiple times.
The shifts have no end time. You get sent home whenever they feel, which leads to 10 hour days at times.
Owner is an actual monster! Takes things out on staff and screams at them in front of customers until they cry. Fellow staff very supportive but definitely NOT worth it. Beth is an awful women.
Management is horrible, the workers that are around you are awesome and super supportive, it's upper management and one of the supervisors that makes your work life difficult. The owner is actually insane, she makes your work life extremely difficult, you feel stressed out and for lack of a better word, you forget how to work... They'll fire you even if you're doing well and honestly, it's not worth it unless you're willing to have to stay strong and resist hiding in the bathroom in order to make sure no one sees you cry in frustration, there are better places to work at. Don't apply here.
Stay clear due to owner. Not worth it to work in such a toxic work environment. Staff were awesome and stuck together to help each other through... But absolutely outrageous that this is necessary to survival in this position. It's shameful that it is such a successful business at the expense of the employees.
She is a difficult owner to work for. If you're a baker or a cook, you will be working for minimum wage +$1 or $2 and will get no benefits. If you are a server, you will make good tips. There is no full-time position, tbh. I don't think she knows the meaning of full-time position. She wants you to be available anytime of a day and of a week and will give you only a few shifts, or she will make you work 60 hours a week if it's busy. She doesn't appreciate your hard work at all. If you tell her you cannot work for some weekend nights, she will tell you, "You can quit if you don't like working here." She is known for that. in average, 10-15 people quit every month according to my old colleagues who still work there.
The owner is incredibly difficult to work with. Shifts with her make it not worth working there, as she makes it a hostile work environment. All other employees are incredible to work with.
Environment is great. Good tips.
Owner is overly involved at baked expectations and regularly yells and shames workers in front of others for minor mistakes. I worked here for 3 days and quit. Funky place loved it before I got a job there but the crazy boss was too much stress!!
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CHICAGO, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- A Chicago bar owner said a would-be burglar managed to remove a lock from a door, but was unable to open the push-only door by pulling on it.
Joe Lin, owner of The Shambles bar, said surveillance footage from early Friday depicts a man prying the lock from the front door of the business and dislodging a safety guard doorstop -- but he was unable to open the door because he only tried pulling on it despite a sticker on the door reading "PUSH," website DNAinfoChicago reported Thursday.
"It's much funnier on the video, but the still shots show him pulling on the door. He could have pushed it," Lin said.
He said the man's attempted break-in lasted from 6:43 a.m. to 6:47 a.m.
Lin said the man was hidden from public view by a temporary cover installed in front of the bar to protect patrons from the winter weather.
"The gall of him breaking in in broad daylight. It's light out, people are jogging by. I want to let other businesses know," Lin said.
Lin said the would-be burglar "ruined the door" but "never made it in."
Phil McFarland, owner of the neighboring SmallBar, said his door was also damaged early Friday when someone apparently was unable to dislodge a lock.
"The locksmith said they use vice grips to spin the cylinder, and it disengages the lock mechanism somehow. You could see tooth marks and damage to the cylinder from the squeeze and attempted twist," McFarland said. "Don't know why they couldn't get the lock off. Lucky?"
Police said they are investigating possible connections between the incidents and similar burglaries in the area.


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Better at Home is a program designed to help seniors live in their own homes by providing non-medical support services delivered by local non-profit organizations, such as Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society. Better at Home is a province-wide program, managed by United Way of the Lower Mainland through funding received from the Government of British Columbia.
In collaboration with S.U.C.C.E.S.S, Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society provides non-medical home support services for older adults, who live independently, in Surrey-Whalley area. While some services might be offered for free, most Better at Home services are provided on a fee-for-service basis. Services are offered on a sliding scale based on income level and vary depending on the unique needs of local seniors. Better at Home services are delivered through a pool of selected volunteers, who have undergone criminal record checks and have a clean driving record.
The Better at Home Program in South Vancouver aims to help seniors over the age of 65 with non medical home support services. Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) and the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH) have partnered to provide the following services: Friendly Visiting, Light Housekeeping, Transportation, Grocery Shopping, Light Yard Work, Snow Shovelling, Minor Home Repairs and Friendly Phone Calls.
If you would like to refer a client please use this form – BH Central Intake Referral Form or please call 604-536-9348.


Brooklyn-born composer and vocalist of extraordinary range, Shelley Hirsch creates multidisciplinary performances in which the universal and the personal, the sublime and the mundane, and humor and pathos collide. Mining the realms of memory, story and improvisation to create new worlds in sound, A Rupture in the Order of Reality is a collage of autobiographical tales, sonic images, stream of consciousness journeys, and spontaneous improvisations, with virtual guest musicians on keyboard, laptop and turntables.
Praised as the "woman of 1000 voices" by The New York Times, Hirsch was intrigued at an early age by the sounds, conversations, and music that drifted through her neighborhood. She left her home at age seventeen to pursue a career as an interdisciplinary artist and has since toured widely, performing on five continents, in hundreds of concerts, on dozens of CDs, and in her own compositions, radio plays, and staged pieces, which include My Father Piece (2000), States (1997), and For Jerry (1998). In 2002, Hirsch collaborated with sculptor Jim Hodges on an exhibition in PICA's gallery entitled All the Way with Jim and Shel.


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Goldman Sachs has struck a deal with Bloomberg to help its stock trading business
Frank Chaparro
Goldman Sachs will begin executing trades made on Bloomberg Tradebook, the brokerage arm of the financial-services and media giant.
The arrangement will allow the two firms to focus on their respective value proposition ahead of MiFID II, a European regulatory overhaul set to go live in January.
Goldman Sachs announced on Monday that it'll begin executing stock trades for customers of Bloomberg Tradebook, the brokerage arm of the financial-services and media giant.
The arrangement is set to go into effect immediately and allows both firms to focus on their respective value proposition in the stock trading business, according to a press release on the news.
"We are confident that Bloomberg's expertise in technology, and analytics, combined with Goldman Sachs' vast execution capabilities, liquidity offerings and ability to respond to the changing global execution landscape will result in a superior user experience," Raj Mahajan, global cohead of Securities Systematic Solutions at Goldman Sachs, said.
The arrangement comes ahead of new European regulations set to go live in January — known as MiFID II — that will require financial firms to un-bundle their services in trading. Across Wall Street, firms are preparing for the ramifications of the regulatory overhaul.
Goldman itself has been investing in its trade execution services to preserve and expand marketshare under the new regulatory framework. The firm, for instance, bought trading technology company Pantor Engineering in October to improve its capabilities in the space.
Get the latest Goldman Sachs stock price here.
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text: Time and again during the trip our conversations land on the same theme: how people no longer appreciate traditional craft, and young people prefer to learn other skills. "Nobody wants to summon up the patience required to do this," says Zorin, the weaver. In the past everyone in the village had a loom at home, and all textiles, whether clothing, blankets, table linens or carpets, were manufactured at home. In every household there was always a room filled with trousseau pieces. It was proof of the diligence and skill of the women of the house. Today, handmade textiles are of no value to most people. Everyone agrees that the end of communism was the big turning point, after this local craft lost its importance. As a source of income in any case, but also as lived history, as a means of conveying identity. Gladiola, the needleworker, didn't use to be interested in tradition either - until the Dior thing opened her eyes. "When I busy myself with craft work, things speak to me," she says. Gladiola likes to explore the roots of a technique, a motif, to understand the simple, old forms. "The essence!" The fact that people prefer to buy cheap goods in bulk doesn't bother her too much. She is convinced that "future generations will appreciate it again".


This is known as Vazhaikai (raw banana) Podimas in Tamizh. You can mix it with rice or use it as a side dish. The podimas can be stored for a good couple of days.
1. Smear cooking oil on the bananas and steam them until bananas soften.
2. Remove and peel skin.
3. Grate the bananas and set aside.
4. Splutter mustard seeds and pour over it.
5. Fry the rest of the ingredients and grind.
6. Mix the dry paste along with the bananas and fry lightly in a wok.
If raw bananas is podima how come scrambled eggs is called "Egg podimas" in Tamizh?
it is Vazhakai Podimas AFJ, for the sake of coveiniance, I have called it Podimas.


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The Bill Payment Apphas created a great change to the entire process of paying money. There is a variety of online bill payment apps available to choose from such as MobikWik, FreeCharge, PayTm App and so on. These apps come up with a variety of new features and facilities to make users happy and satisfied. Today's people are so smart and therefore they believe in going with the smart technology. They want to do everything so easily and within their comfort zone like shopping, ordering food without stepping out and now payment without carrying cash. Technology has made our life quite easier and this fact cannot be ignored at any rate. So, next time do submit your online bill to make yourself at peace and away from fine.


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O nome Felix foi usado para dar nome a quatro ciclones tropicais no Oceano Atlântico:

 Furacão Felix (1989) - furacão de categoria 1 no Atlântico centro-norte. Nunca ameaçou a costa.
 Furacão Felix (1995) - furacão de categoria 4 a leste da costa dos Estados Unidos. Afetou Bermudas e suas ondas fortes mataram 9 pessoas na costa leste dos Estados Unidos.
 Furacão Felix (2001) - furacão de categoria 3 no Atlântico centro-norte. Nunca ameaçou a costa.
 Furacão Felix - furacão de categoria 5 que afetou o Caribe meridional e atingiu a Nicarágua, que causou no mínimo 133 fatalidades em 2007.

Em 2008, Felix foi retirado da lista oficial de nomes se furacões e substituído por Fernand, não sendo, portanto, mais utilizado para denominar outros furacões.

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Aerial view of downtown Amsterdam, The Netherlands during a dramatic beautiful sunset.
The Netherlands is a stunning country in Western Europe; sharing borders with Germany, Belgium and the North Sea; and offering ease of access to the rest of the European Union.
The three largest cities in the Netherlands are Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam. While each offers unique benefits and travel-worthy charm, our focus is on the country's capital and the 'Venice of the North' – Amsterdam.
This walking city of just over 200 km² has much more to offer than the red light district and the lack of rules and regulations for party-goers.
The Nine Streets; full of charming shops of cafes; flow through Amsterdam's three main canals – Prinsengracht, Herengracht, and Keizersgracht.
Take your time to walk through the streets and see everything from cutting-edge fashion, to vintage shops and traditional cafes.
When enjoying an espresso; a morning necessity among the Dutch; snack on a stroopwafel (syrup waffle) or some local pancakes!
With 165 canals and over 1200 bridges throughout the city, Amsterdam may be best appreciated from the water.
Used for both trade and transportation, Amsterdam's canals are a pivotal piece of history. Guided tours are available both day and night – and if you visit during the holiday season you will see an abundance of festive lights bringing new life to the canals!
For Canal Cruises and price list, please check out this page.
Walking along the Singel Canal, walk through the colorful and welcoming stalls of Amsterdam's Flower Market and shop for all types of plants – from tulips to succulents – and an array of souvenirs, such as the iconic Dutch wooden shoes.
A [delicious] taste of Dutch history is their colonization of Indonesia, and in turn, their abundance of Indonesian restaurants and takeaway food spots.
Our two favorite Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam are SamaSebo (more traditional ambiance) and Restaurant Blauw (more modern take). At either restaurant, go for the 'rijsttafel' – directly translating to 'rice table'.
Rijsttafel consists of tens of small plates, each with a unique and inviting flavor. Expect tastes of coconut, peanut satay, curry, and some intense spice. Over a bed of rice, try new meats, vegetables and fish dishes indigenous to this Dutch colony.
The Vondel Park is the biggest park in Amsterdam and is an incredible gateway through the city.
Locals bike, run, and play in this park year-round, and you will feel safe here at all hours.
One must-do in this park is the Blue Teahouse; a quaint spot to stop for some people-watching or to enjoy some Dutch snacks or a beer.
Walking through Museumplein, you will be instantly drawn to the Rijksmuseum's grand baroque presence. Outside you will find the iconic "I Amsterdam" signs for tourists to pose on – the perfect photo opportunity!
Besides the incredible history inside of the museum; perfect for a rainy day; you can also walk or bike-ride underneath the museum's passage or enjoy a meal or coffee upon the public entry.
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Our recommendation in Leidseplein – sit outside at Café Mokum and order a Heineken with some Bitterballen – a fried snack filled with meat and ragu.
The Concertgebouw is an exquisite, classical 19th-century concert hall that is definitely worth a visit. Prior to your trip, look up upcoming shows and purchase tickets in advance.
An emotionally powerful experience, the Anne Frank House visit is a must-do while in Amsterdam. Walk through the original canal house; the Secret Annex; that the Frank family hid in during World War II. A museum has been built alongside the original structure; allowing you to learn the history and better visualize the horrifying experience featured in Anne Frank's Diary while on the grounds.
Note that the house is quite narrow and requires a lot of walking up flights of stairs. There are also quite long lines; so it is strongly recommended that you book your tickets in advance.
This tour teaches you about Amsterdam's first, and most popular, brewery and world-class beer. Learn about the history of the beer, and taste-test Heineken along with its sub-brands for a day of fun!
Beautiful sunrise over Amsterdam with flowers and bicycles on the bridge in spring. We hope you'll have a great time in Amsterdam, Holland!


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My Hillary Problem: Stop telling me why I don't "like" her, I already know!
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Trump or Clinton? Sanders would be my choice, and I'm not that enthusiastic about him as POTUS either, but I do empathize with him and his politics. Is there a special place in hell for me Ms. Albright? Or am I a silly millennial chasing after boys Ms. Steinem?
I declare I'm a Gen X woman who is supremely disappointed in Baby Boomer and Gen X feminists who have lost their damn minds by trying to "Femisplain" me into voting for Hillary just because she's a woman. I find this theory of solidarity ridiculous, it's like telling me that I should support Justice Thomas' decisions just because we share the same skin color.
Rewind to 1999. I had the highest test scores coming out of my MOS school in the Marine Corps. The teachers of my class got together, "recalculated" the grade weighting of our tests and quizzes so mathematically I ended up with a class average hundredths of a point behind a man. I was upset for a minute. It was unfair, and I felt cheated. I said nothing, and I let it go.
I won! Wait, no I didn't. What do you mean I didn't win? #reallyfeelingtheBern
I ran a 5k on February 20th, 2016. According to the race results, I had the fastest time in my age group. I was awarded the second place medal by the race organizers. Apparently a runner without a time chip was allowed to enter her time manually, and she claimed to have finished a few seconds ahead of me. I'm not sure if she did or not. I was upset for a minute. It was unfair, and I felt cheated. The purpose of having timing chips is to ensure that the race is fair, and normally runners without chips are not qualified for race awards. I said nothing, and I let it go. It was not the first time something like this has happened to me, nor will it be the last.
I feel like Bernie Sanders. He won the New Hampshire primary, but lost most of the delegates. Do you see where this post is going? These are micro parables, but pertinent. In 1999, I lost unfairly to a white male. In 2016, I lost unfairly to a white female. Should I be less upset sixteen years later that I lost to a woman?
"We've come a long way baby" screams the type of "feminist" I loathe.
I should like Hillary Clinton for president, but I don't. I do support her foreign policy stance. I also think that she's qualified to be our Commander in Chief. So what's my problem?
I don't like Hillary Clinton and for very good and rational reasons.
I'm uncomfortable with her campaign and the links between the Clinton foundation, and her rise to political power. The optics on her, and women of color are awful. Really Hillary, kicking a #blacklivesmatter protester out of a 500 dollar dinner? I don't like her policies, she's a right leaning centrist. Check your reproductive rights ladies, because Hillary's stance on abortion "…safe, legal, and rare" sounds a lot like Texas right now. Her record as a senator is devoid of any real legislation that is favorable to the working class, women, or people of color. Her words of ending the wage gap ring hollow, there isn't a lobby with deep enough pockets to make that happen…etc…etc… and double pumpkin spice etc…
I feel by electing Clinton we are signing up for a presidency that will preserve the status quo that I find untenable as an unapologetic feminist.
But wait, Hillary Clinton is a woman? So the irrational feminist in me should tow the line for historical precedence sake? Right? So totes wrong!
Hana Schank wrote in her Salon piece "My Gen X Hillary problem: I know why we don't 'like' Clinton":
"I suspect that the millennial women who are supporting Bernie may simply not have gotten to a place in life where they've experienced this kind of chronic, internalized, institutional sexism. In order for someone to ignore you at a senior level, you need be old enough to have reached that level, and most millenials aren't quite there yet. They're still where I was in my early 30s, hopeful that we've come through the other side to a post-sexist world. Because nothing says "sexism is dead" like a woman voting for Bernie."
Is it just me? Or are feminists of a certain age starting to sound uber patronizing right about now? And I'm going to throw the privilege grenade at the scores of women like high-handed Hana, that refuse to look around, down, and up, from their particular small view of the "post-sexist" world. Women—the "we" referred to in the title— who firmly believe that feminism, and its ideals and implementation, began and ended with middle class white ladies and their moms (and grandma's and great-grandma's if we extend a shout-out to the suffrage age ladies.) Isn't it ironic that women are starting to sound a lot like men, when they try to make an argument for Hillary? Or is it intentional that this "we" discounts the continued damaging experiences of young women, poor women, and women of color? You know those of us that couldn't possibly have experienced "chronic, internalized, institutional sexism" because we haven't reached the "senior level" of being a woman yet. Schank writes from a point of view that pretends that we don't exist, or know our own minds, when it comes to our thinking about Hillary Clinton.
Besides my very rational reasons for not liking Hillary, reading a dozen or so think pieces about internalized sexism, has brought out another reason for me not to like her. I think I'll call it "Trickle Down Feminism" and just like trickle down economics, it just doesn't work. I know from the personal experience of being a veteran.
Back in 1999, as a young Marine I arrived to my duty station, as a radio repairman, a Lance Corporal (E-3.) I was one of three women in our shop. PFC E, was my (E-2) bestie from MOS school and Cpl Highlander (E-4.)
Cpl Highlander (not her real name, but she is a type of woman and part of an allegory, I'm taking liberties while I still can) was the "best" female Marine in our shop. She was also the only one, until PFC E and I showed up. She was the "best" because she did all of the admin tasks in the shop, was agreeable, and not particularly threatening to the forty other men in the shop. As a woman with some power (she outranked us,) she should've taken us under her wing and helped us to become better Marines, because thats what "we" as women in a male dominated field should do. Instead she spent most of her time trying to get the two of us thrown out of the Marine Corps.
She was threatened by two younger women (one black, one white) who were both measurably better than her professionally. She was right to feel threatened, it soon became apparent that she was really a middle of the road Marine. While a genius with the admin work, she couldn't fix a radio, and she couldn't run at all, or do any of the physical activities that are part of being a Marine. Instead of knowing herself and seeking self improvement (had she reached out she could've gotten better by running and training with two Marines who were passionate, and healthily competitive about being Marines) she spent her time and power charging two junior Marines with various crimes in order to make herself look better.
The Cpl Highlander philosophy was that there was only room for one woman in our shop. Fortunately for me, I picked up rank despite her efforts to burn me and I transferred out. Unfortunately for PFC E, she almost bled out from the blood feud between her and Cpl Highlander. She persevered, but not without scars. She spent the better part of a year getting her rank stripped from her, and on barracks restriction.
Cpl Highlander was the type of woman I suspect Hillary Clinton is, and this is playing out on the campaign trail. Her smugness when dealing with other women "Why don't you run for something, then?" her reply to a young women who asked her a valid question is just a politer version of Trump tossing protesters out of his rallies. A type of woman who believes in her entitlement, just because she's outlasted all others. There is little in her record that suggests that she will be good for other women like her, and the record shows that her policies were/are devastating for women not like her.
Be warned from someone who knows what women do to other women to be "successful." My immediate response to Ms. Albright's question about that special place in hell for women was "I guess I'll be there somewhere behind Hillary." The way Clinton got up the ladder was not by being a liberal, or a feminist. In fact, she's been relatively silent on most "woman's issues." She has her reasons, and I think one of them is that she doesn't care about other women. In order for feminism to trickle down, I think you have to be a feminist to begin with. I don't like Hillary because I know too many women like her, cis gendered but ideologically aligned with men.
Clinton has spent so much time and effort trying to prove that she is one of the good ole boys, that she just might be one.
Hillary Clinton will probably shatter the glass ceiling. American women look out for shards of glass that will cut you as she breaks the barrier. And then look up after to make sure she doesn't pave over the hole she leaves with cement.
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Coyotes, foxes and bobcats prey on small animals such as rodents.
Omnivores such as raccoons and skunks mainly come out at night. Recently, the armadillo joins these other omnivores in north Alabama as common urban wildlife seen by citizens. Opossums eat both rodents and plants.
Rabbits and deer are herbivores and can be seen foraging in the early morning and evening. Shy of humans, deer are often spotted as a mother with fawns or a lone buck creeping through the trees and bushes. As whitetails prefer forest edge and meadow to actual dense forest, the cutting of forests has actually made more habitat for the white-tailed deer, which has increased its numbers. In some cities, older deer seem to have learned how to cross the street, as they look back and forth while crossing roads looking for cars while fawns and younger deer will recklessly run out without looking. Interestingly enough, most traffic accidents involving deer happen with deer that have just left their mother and are less likely to watch for cars.
The American alligator, a once-threatened species that was saved from extinction through farming and conservation, can frequently be found living in open areas with access to water, such as golf courses and parks, in its native range. In the North Alabama region, alligators have been reported on Redstone Arsenal and the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge. These animals sometimes come into conflict with humans and will open garbage bags in search of food, eat food left outdoors for pets, take unattended pets (mainly cats and dogs under 20 pounds), feed on prized garden plants, dig up lawns or pose as traffic hazards when they run out into the road.
HOW DO I PREVENT URBAN WILDLIFE FROM COMING ON MY PROPERTY?
Seek harmony by respecting the wild nature of these animals. Never intentionally or unintentionally provide a food or denning location. Dog and cat food and bird feeders tend to be the most common source of unintentional feeding. Attempts to 'tame' raccoons or bobcats through feeding typically leads to the death of the animal once it uses the doggie door, breaks a window or inflicts other destruction to the home, or literally bites the hand that feeds it.
HOW DO I PREVENT LANDSCAPE DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY URBAN WILDLIFE?
Chipmunks, squirrels, ground hogs, armadillos, etc. look to hide nuts, create a burrow, or seek a yummy worm snack by digging in the ground – and this includes a beautifully landscaped yard. Residents can help keep wildlife from nesting in their attics and crawl spaces by making regular home repairs, such as replacing rotting facial boards and securing any exterior access. Nuisance wildlife complaints should be directed to a wildlife specialist – someone who specializes in animal removal. A quick Google search of the Internet may also provide a list of deterrents that discourage the animal's behavior.
Huntsville Animal Services receives many calls from concerned citizens regarding the safety of pets, children and themselves when confronted with urban wildlife. There is rarely a danger to the public unless someone is attempting to pet, hand-feed, or catch a wild animal. We advise the public to never, ever handle or touch any wildlife. A cautionary note – free roaming cats and unattended dogs under 20 pounds might be taken by a coyote or bobcat as a meal.
A primary fear is that foxes, bats, coyotes, raccoons and skunks have the Rabies virus. While the virus is a possibility, it is extremely rare in Huntsville's urban wildlife population. As of 2015, the United States Department of Agriculture has not found a single case of Rabies virus on the deceased bodies of Huntsville's urban wildlife.
Use the Huntsville Connect service request platform or call Animal Services dispatch to remove dead animals from our public roadways.
Sick or injured wildlife should be reported to this department. Animal Services is passionate about helping urban wildlife if and when they need assistance. Most species are humanely euthanized, but certain species such as eagles are often placed with certified wildlife rehabilitation professionals based on State of Alabama and Federal guidelines.


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To help celebrate Christmas this year, we last month launched the search as a gift to families for bedtime reading this Christmas Eve.
We're delighted to share that nearly 1,000 aspiring authors across the UK have entered our competition to find a modern-day equivalent of the 200 year old Clement Clarke Moore classic, Twas the Night Before Christmas. The entrants are from authors aged nine to 90 years old and from all parts of the country, from Scotland and Northern Ireland, to Wales and all corners of England.
To help celebrate Christmas this year, we last month launched the search as a gift to families for bedtime reading this Christmas Eve. Twas the Night Before Christmas was first published in 1823 and has remained hugely popular ever since. We're now looking for a modern day equivalent to this classic – while at the same time helping launch the career of an emerging storyteller and rewarding him or her in the process.
The judging panel, made up of Amazon book editors, artist and illustrator Aless Baylis, and children's writer Baroness Floella Benjamin OBE, now has their work cut out for them as they pick the winner to be announced soon.
"Storytelling is extraordinarily powerful and can make children feel love, confidence and a sense of belonging, which is why I'm delighted to be part of the judging panel," said Baroness Benjamin. "A great story can encapsulate the magic of Christmas, so I'm looking forward to choosing the lucky winner whose story will be available to millions on Christmas Eve."
The winning story will be turned into a book with illustrations from esteemed illustrator Aless Baylis. The new tale will be published in the run up to Christmas, being made available for free for a limited time on Kindle devices, as well as the free Kindle reading apps for iOS, Android and more. The winner will also receive a £2,000 Amazon gift card, a top of the range Fire tablet and royalties from the book for years to come.
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A Bright Future – 20 Most Promising Telecom Providers
It's almost a little embarrassing to be here again, but it seems like whenever we reach a new high watermark of accomplishment, something else comes along that sets a record again. This time, we're honored that CIOReview named us as one of the 20 Most Promising Telecom Providers in their July issue!
From the Folks Who Know
What makes this particular accolade special is that the editors at CIOReview are experts in far more than just telecommunications. By curating content and insight by, for, and from CIO's from all industries, CIOReview has a holistic understanding on technology and business. That's what makes this recognition stand out from all of our other awards, we know that VoIP experts will understand what we do and why we do it, but for relative outsiders to also recognize our accomplishments is a real honor.
What Tipped The Scales?
As you can read from the article above, our focus is more than just to provide businesses with the best telephone solutions for today, but rather to build systems that will work well into the future as well. By identifying and studying trends in the industry, feedback from our customers, and our own internal insights, we're building and delivering what will become the foundation of all of the unified communications systems for the business of tomorrow. It's that type of forward thinking that the editors deemed to be worthwhile in honoring us as one of the 20 Most Promising Telecom Providers.
Much of that process has already begun with the award-winning Dash, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. To stay abreast of all of our latest and greatest developments, make sure to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for updates on our total, and promising, telecommunications developments.


This event's purpose is to give back to the community by working together in a "Retreat Center" setting where our goal is to provide a pampering atmosphere. To achieve this goal, the "Retreat Center" will not be set up like a booth expo with tables and signage for each business or individual. Last year we added the "Retreat Center" Shopping Center where businesses can sell products to our guest and it was a HUGE success! ***This is a separate area of the event, not connected to the workshops or retreat areas.


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Budget smartphones with slick designs in India
In this era of technology, a smartphone is a very personal device. When looking to purchase one, people take a lot of time and energy to make sure that they choose something that aligns with their tastes and personalities. Usually, the internal contents of the phone are given the highest priority, but at the end of the day, it still does matter what those parts are wrapped in.
While the external looks of a phone might not be the key factor for many, it still plays a pivotal role. After all, no one wants to carry around a large bar of soap with no taste or identity of its own. Lucky for us, not only have today's phones become better, faster and cheaper, they have also become nicer to look at in general. We get to choose from a variety of different colours, finishes and materials and there has been some innovation in the form factor as well.
Without further ado, let's take a look at some budget smartphones that debuted this year which are easy on the eyes. This article will look at devices which launched in the Indian region this year.
Korean smartphone maker Samsung has been busy making phones that fit every price tier in the market. Ranging from premium to lower tiers, Samsung has a decent collection of good looking devices in its arsenal. When focusing on a smaller budget, the Galaxy A31 stands out in particular. It's available in a bright opalescent shade of white along with two other options, a bright royal blue and black. The Galaxy A31 features a glossy back with colours that shift in the light much like an oil spill in water.
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Although the plastic material that the phone is made of is not a fan favourite, Samsung has managed to pull it off. The device sports a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED and weighs about 185g. The overall look and feel of the device are quite nice and the slimness makes it easy to hold. Customers can expect to spend about ₹19,999 on the Galaxy A31. While this may be a little over the average budget range for an affordable device, the Galaxy A31 is worth mentioning.
The Tecno Camon 15 Pro can be best described as an affordable beauty in terms of smartphones. It has a big, beautiful 6.6-inch display which isn't marred by a notch or a teardrop – a wide unbroken stretch of glass. This is made possible by the existence of an unconventional pop-up front camera.
Tecno's budget device is available in an elegant shade of sea green meets turquoise called Seabed Blue and an icy white with hints of blue named Ice Jadeite. The metal back has slanted lines etched into the surface which glisten in the light. Potential customers will be happy to know that the Tecno Camon 15 Pro is priced at a reasonable ₹16,990.
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Shades like blues, greens and opalescent whites have risen in fame in recent years. The realme 7i is no exception to this trend, in fact, it hopped on the bandwagon through and through. It is a modern-looking device offering a mixture of two different finishes on a single phone, blending matte with a glossy texture. A choice of two colours is available: Fusion Blue and Fusion Green.
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Apart from the interesting shades available, the realme device has a decently sized 6.5-inch HD+ display. It is also priced very competitively and can be purchased from the official online store or Amazon India for around ₹12,999.
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Speaking of blue tints and hues, the Redmi Note 9 Pro offers a beautiful shiny shade of electric blue. Although the material used to make the body is plastic, it looks closer to metal due to the shiny finish. It might track fingerprint, but for people who have an affinity for charming colours, this might be a small price to pay.
Apart from the aforementioned Aurora Blue, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 Pro is available in three more options. These are Interstellar Black, Glacier White and Champagne Gold – a soft shade of rose gold. The Redmi device has a large 6.67-inch FHD+ screen and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. This is an option that a lot of people prefer due to the ease of access. Currently, one would have to spend about ₹13,999 to purchase the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
And with that, we conclude our list of recommendations for budget shoppers who are looking for a visually pleasing smartphone. Would you like to add anything to the set? If you think we've missed out a noteworthy mention priced between ₹13,000 to ₹18,000 or so, let us know in the comments below!
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Jodhpur Tourism
Jodhpur sightseeing
The Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur is one of the largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur, infact, in the whole Rajasthan. The fort is amongst the popular tourist places in India. It is situated on a 150 m high hill. It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. The Mehrangarh Fort can be reached from the city, 5 kms below, through a circular road. The Mehrangarh Fort, with its beauty, is the living proof of the hard work and skill of the Jodhpuri sculptors. Seven gates have to be crossed to reach the fort. The gates still bear the marks of the various battles fought in the bygone era. Its second gate still stands witness to canon ball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur during wars. One of the gates is Jayapol, meaning victory. It was built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Another gate, Fattehpol, again meaning victory, was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh as a celebration for defeating the Mughals.
The Jaswant Thada
To the left of the Mehrangarh Fort complex is the Jaswant Thada of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is a 19th century royal cenotaph built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur. The son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, Maharaja Sardar Singh, in the memory of his father, built the Jaswant Thada. The cenotaph has two more tombs within it. Near to this are the royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs.
Famous Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur, India is an example of architectural brilliance in India. It is a white marble memorial, built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. The carving shows the genius of the sculptors. These stones are extremely thin and polished. As a result, the outside surface of the monument emits a warm glow when the sunrays fall on its surface. There is also beautiful marble jali work on the cenotaph. You can have some nice views from the terrace in front of the cenotaph.
The Umaid Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, India is one of India's most imposing and recent palaces. Umaid Bhavan palace of Jodhpur, Rajasthan was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh. It is named after him only. He utilized the services of a well-known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester for the construction of this palace. It contains three hundred and forty seven rooms.
Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Palace was actually built for the welfare of the people. The purpose was to give employment to the people of Jodhpur during a long period of drought and famine. The construction of the palace utilized approximately one million square feet (90,000 m²). Another special feature of the palace is the use of a special type of sandstone, called Chittar sandstone, giving it a special appearance. Umaid Bhavan palace of Jodhpur is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Over three thousand artisans were employed in the construction of this palace.
The Rai ka Baag Palace
The Rai ka Bag Palace of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is another tourist spot for you to visit on your trip to Jodhpur. The queen of Maharaja Jaswant Singh-I, Hadiji, built this palace. It is situated near the Raika Bag palace railway station. Famous Rai Ka Bag palace in Jodhpur, India was constructed in 1663. It was amongst the favorite palaces of King Jaswant Singh-II. Most of the time he stayed in the octagonal bungalow of Rai Ka Bag palace.
Mandore Gardent
Spread in an area of 82 acres, this garden has beautiful Ashok trees, Bougainvillea, row of floral plants and ancient trees. There are no definite clues to say how old this garden is but it surely existed during the reign of Kind Maldeo (1532-1572). Maldeo was married to the princess of Jaisalmer.The beauty of the garden has been captured on celluliod by many film makers. The fountains, especially the jet fountain is an all-time tourist attraction.Above this level is a natural pond known as Nagadari. The Nagpancharni and Veer puri fairs are organised in this garden. Nagkunds are worshipped by people during Nag Panchami. Now in this garden a little funworld is created for child
Nehru Park
Spread in an area of 14 acres, Nehru Park was developed as a children's part. It was inaugurated on 7th September, 1966 by the then Chief Minister of state, Shri Mohan Lal Sukhadia, The part gets it's beauty from the fountain, pond, swings flower beds, trees and plants here
Umed Garden
Like Mandore gardens, Umed garden also covers an area of 82 acres. developed by Maharaja Umed Singh, it has green lawns, towering Ashoka trees, roses and seasonal flowers, museum, fountains, library and a zoo.In 1978 'Walk-in Avery' was made where one could see different types of birds-local, African and Australian parrots, ducks, rabbits etc; in their natural environment. A large cage for bears opposites, foxes, deers, lions leopard etc. educate children and mesmerise people with nature's beauty
Jodhpur the erstwhile capital of the state of Marwar was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha the chief of the Rathore kin of Rajputs. Rich in history and culture, this city in Rajasthan has kaleidoscopic features to keep the interests of the tourists absolutely unaltered. It has many types of attractions to keep them engrossed. It has opulent palaces, invincible forts, sparkling lakes and scenic gardens. Not only this, Jodhpur has various museums also which are the perfect reminiscent of its history. And travelers who want to delve deep into the life styles of the royalty of the past these are the best to visit. However of the numerous museums in Jodhpour, the Government Museum in Jodhpur is very famous.
The Government Museum, Jodhpur is situated in the Umaid Public gardens. In this museum a huge collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, local crafts and images of Jain Tirthankars are housed. There is also a library and a zoo.
Clock Tower and Sadar Market
Clock Tower and Sadar Market A prime attraction of the city is the Clock Tower and the colourful Sardar Market near it with a wide range of handicrafts giving immense shopping pleasure to the locals and the
JHANKI MAHAL
The Jhanki Mahal, from where the royal ladies watched the official proceedings, in the courtyard, today houses a rich collection of the royal cradles. The cradles are decorated with gilt mirrors and figures of fairies, elephant and birds.
65 Kms from Jodhpur, lies ruins of an ancient city called Ossian. This city is famous for Brahmanical and Jain temples, which belong to 8th and 11th century. Surya or Sun temple and the Sachiya temples are famous for their beauty. The shikhar of Sachiya temple is clustered by two rows of turrets, an ambulatory and a large assembly hall with an elaborate ceiling. This town which was once a great trading centre is an oasis and houses an abundance of peacocks. The largest of the 16 Jain and Brahmanical temples is dedicated to Mahavira, the last of the Jain tirthankars. In the same area the Surya temple has fascinating images of Durga, Surya and Ganesh. The sculptural intricacy of the Osian temples rival that of any of the famous temples of the country, be it the Sun Temple of Konark, or the Hoysala temples of Karnataka.
PHOOL MAHAL
The grandest of Mehrangarh's period rooms, the Phool Mahal was in all likelihood a private and exclusive chamber of pleasure dancing girls. It has a ceiling rich in gold filigree. The Phool Mahal was created by Maharaja Abhaya Singh (1724-1749) and the gold came from Ahmedabad in Gujarat as war booty after his famous victory over the rebellious Mughal governor, Sarbuland Khan. The paintings, royal portraits and the ever-popular raga mala, came much later, in the reign of Jaswant Singh II.
Balsamand Lake and Palace
At some point of time in our life, we all want to stay at a place overlooking a water body, preferably a sea. The Jodhpur Balsammand Palace in Mandore, Rajasthan offers you this kind of comfort. This palace is built on a hillock facing Balsammand Lake. This popular excursion of Jodhpur, Rajasthan was constructed in 19th century and is made up of sandstone.
Maharajah Sur Singh of Jodhpur, as a summer pavilion, built this palace encircled by hills. The Balsammand Palace of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is beautifully carved. Allowing the cool breeze to blow into the palace are the latticed windows. The lakeside, in front of the palace, has domed structure that provides fabulous views of the lake. The gardens get water from an artificial waterfall, bringing down water from the reservoir.
The palace has now been converted into a heritage hotel. While staying there, you will feel as if you are staying in a royal palace. To fully enjoy this place, you should roam around the place and take a walk through the trees. Also good for a walk are the rose beds, the pools covered with lilies and the groves of mango, plum, banana, pomegranate and lots of other trees. You may also get to see the peacocks, blue bulls, jackals and hundreds of fruit bats in the trees.
Guda Bishnoi
If you want to get an experience of the tribal India, Jodhpur Guda Bishnoi Village is the place for you. It is approximately 25 kms from the main city of Jodhpur. The Guda Bishnoi village of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is scenic beauty marked with Khejri trees and deer. Also in the village is the Guda Bishnoi Lake. It is an artificial lake, perfect as a picnic spot. A person interested in exotic wild life & nature should definitely visit this village.
The Bishnoi community inhabits the village. The villagers are staunch worshippers of nature in all its forms, specially the sanctity of plant and animal life. They even pray to the green trees and animals that inhabit their land. In this world of exploitation everywhere, they make every effort to conserve the environment. Another fact about the Bishnoi tribals is that they worship Lord Vishnu and are vegetarians.
Jaswant Sagar Dam
The Jodhpur Jaswant Sagar Dam lies in Pichiyak village between Bilara and Bhavi of Jodhpur district. It was constructed, in 1892, by Maharaja Jaswant Singh. The water from Jaswant Sagar Dam of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is utilized for irrigation purposes in Jodhpur. The greenest part of Jodhpur receives water from this dam. Also available here, are boating facilities have for tourists. It is nice place for those who love boating or wading around in water. Also, a visit to the Jaswant Sagar Dam will serve as an educational trip for the children.
Machiya Safari Park
The Jodhpur Machiya Safari Park lies on the way to Jaisalmer. It is about 1km from Kaylana Lake. It is a must see place for those interested in wildlife. The main fauna of the Machiya Safari Park of Jodhpur, Rajasthan includes, deer, desert fox, monitor lizard, blue bulls rabbits, wild cats, mongoose, monkeys, etc. There is also an exclusive bird watching point from where you can see a large number of birds. Thus, serving as a good place for bird watchers too. The safari park also has a fort inside its complex. The fort also gives a nice view of the sunset. Machiya Safari Park is an interesting place to visit with kids.
Pali City
Pali city near Jodhpur, Rajasthan is named after the Paliwal Brahmins. They were once the inhabitants of this area. However the civilization of the ancient Pali city was highly evolved. The land of Pali was leased to the Paliwalis by the then chief of Mandore. Paliwalis were priests formerly. But after getting the leased land, they cultivated it diligently, abandoning their former priestly profession.
Jodhpur Pali City also has two temples. The temples of Somnath and Naulakha are very old. Naulakha is a Jain temple having elaborate carvings. While Somnath temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. This temple is known for its handsome bulling having exquisite moldings. A good place to visit for someone historically inclined.
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