Final few tickets left on sale!
Forty years after winning promotion to the top-flight, members of the Hatters' 1973/74 promotion season are reunited at our Christmas Dinner next week.
It was the second time in history that a Town team elevated themselves to the top division, and the heroes of that successful campaign are coming back to relive their memories of a season to remember.
The names in that Town side are still imprinted in Kenilworth Road folklore, and roll easily off the tongue: Alan West, Alan Garner, John Faulkner, Barry Butlin, Jimmy Ryan, Keith Barber – to name half a dozen.
Together with chairman Nick Owen, members of the squad will reminisce about that campaign, which saw the Hatters recover from a 4-0 defeat on the opening day of the season at Nottingham Forest to celebrate winning promotion in the dressing room bath at West Bromwich Albion with Eric Morecambe come April.
The event, proudly sponsored by A-Plan Insurance, promises to be yet another wonderful occasion at Venue 360, so put Wednesday 17th December in your diary and contact the commercial department to book your ticket.
Tickets cost £65, which includes a three-course meal. For more information or to make a reservation email commercial@lutontown.co.uk or call 01582 411622.


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News and resources regarding COVID-19
News 5.22.20: Siouxland District Health Reports "C-19 Cases Down", Test Iowa Update and More
KWIT | By Sheila Brummer
Published May 22, 2020 at 5:23 PM CDT
DATA RELEASED BY SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH
TEST IOWA LOCATION AT WITCC
The number of people in the Sioux City metro area who have died due to complications of COVID-19 is 43. One more death was reported in Woodbury County; a man between the ages of 61 and 80. There have been 26 deaths in Woodbury County and 17 in Dakota County.
Dakota County Health officials reported six new cases for a total of 1,585. There were no new deaths reported for the past two days.
Siouxland District Health Department also confirmed 43 additional cases in Woodbury County for more than 2,400 cases.
At a news conference this afternoon, Health Director Kevin Grieme says the number of people testing positive for the disease has been trending downward in Woodbury County during the past two weeks. However, the numbers don't reflect the easing of restrictions on some businesses.
"It's still a lot of cases. We are not out of the woods, but we are moving in the right direction."
Grieme says he is satisfied with the level of testing in Woodbury County as a site in Sioux City moves to Sioux Center.
This morning at her daily coronavirus news conference, Governor Kim Reynolds noted that in Iowa as whole, more than 16,000 (16,451) people have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 419 people have died. She noted that some Test Iowa sites will shut down and others will open up. One of those is the Western Iowa Tech site in Sioux City that will be moved to Sioux Center after today.
"The Sioux City site, which opened on May 4th, will close today at 6:00, but testing will continue to be available at the local FQHC which has provided a large share of the tests provided there that have been conducted already. And the new test site in Sioux Center will also be an option."
However, Democratic State Representative Chris Hall says he cannot fathom why the Governor is closing the local test Iowa site. He released a statement on Facebook today stating Governor Kim Reynolds ignored the seriousness of the outbreak in the community. He adds there should be transparency in the number of test performed and the cost.
In South Dakota, two more people have died of the coronavirus in South Dakota, and the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state increased by 106 on Friday. The two women who died were elderly and lived in the Sioux Falls area.
South Dakota has a total of 50 COVID-19 deaths and 4,356 COVID-19 cases as of Friday, according to the state health department.
Five more people have died from the coronavirus in Nebraska and public health officials confirmed another 303 cases on Thursday, state officials said.
Nebraska now has 143 confirmed deaths statewide and 11,425 known cases, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. Nearly 78,700 people have gotten tested since the pandemic began.
An infectious diseases expert from the University of Nebraska Medical Center said she's concerned about the number of hospitalizations in the Omaha area, even though hospitals still have plenty of capacity statewide.
Meanwhile, MercyOne and UnitedPoint Health-St. Luke's report they are providing care for 90 COVID-19 patients. That is 9 more than the day before.
One of Iowa's most reliable sources of personal protective equipment to fight the coronavirus has been a statewide prison labor program that can pay inmates as little as 58 cents per hour.
Prisoners have helped make 98,000 masks, 40,000 gowns, 17,000 face shields and 24,000 gallons of hand sanitizer in recent weeks.
The Iowa Department of Corrections says inmates and staff at several prisons have been working weekends and nights, including 12 hours on Easter Sunday, to produce the supplies.
The gear is used to protect inmates, guards, state employees and health care workers. Inmates make between 58 cents and $1.92 per hour.
Sioux City Police investigating robbery that happened early this afternoon along Gordon Drive about a mile south east of Western Iowa Tech.
The victim ran to a nearby restaurant and flagged down a motorist for help. An hour later, officer detained the suspect who the victim says robbed him at gunpoint.
Iowa's unemployment rate soared to 10.2% in April, reflecting the economic costs of efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Iowa Workforce Development reported Friday that Iowa's unemployment rate rose to 3.3% in March and then roughly tripled in April. Iowa's April 2019 rate was 2.7%. The national unemployment rate for April was 14.7%. Beth Townsend, director of Iowa Workforce Development, says she was hopeful that as Gov. Kim Reynolds ends restrictions on businesses and gatherings that were intended to prevent outbreaks, the economy will quickly improve. Reynolds has taken those actions even as the number of deaths blamed on the coronavirus now tops 400 in Iowa.
Nebraska's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April jumped to 8.3%, more than double March's 4% as the state saw businesses shuttered in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The April rate was released Friday by the Nebraska Department of Labor. Unemployment claims have risen to unprecedented levels in recent weeks, with more than 120,000 people in Nebraska filing for unemployment from March 8 and May 16. Thousands of people were laid off as nonessential businesses closed or scaled down amid the state's efforts to slow the spread of the virus. The national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 14.7%, a spike from the March rate of 4.4%.
Lobbyists in Nebraska raked in more cash than ever last year and more people joined their ranks to try to influence public officials. A new report by Common Cause Nebraska says lobbyists collected $19.4 million in gross earnings in 2019. The government watchdog group says the total is a record, up from $17.8 million in 2018. The number of paid, registered lobbyists also increased to 405 last year, up from 378 in 2018. The report also notes the ongoing lobbying by taxpayer-funded government organizations, including local school boards and the University of Nebraska.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says that her stance against Native American tribes operating coronavirus checkpoints on federal and state highways isn't just about the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Its also about setting "precedent" on tribes' ability to shut down traffic in other situations. As construction related to the Keystone XL pipeline begins in South Dakota, the checkpoints add tension to an already-rocky relationship between the Republican governor and tribes that have been outspoken opponents of the pipeline. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, which has set up coronavirus checkpoints, does not allow vehicles from oil companies to pass through their land.
Nearly five years after Sioux City tore down a historic mansion, a judge has ruled the owners of the building must reimburse the city more than $100,000 in demolition costs. District Judge Jeffrey Neary ruled that James Gengler and Salvador Carrasco must pay the city for the July 2015 demolition of the 125-year-old three story home in the city's Rose Hill neighborhood. Those costs amounted to $106,959 plus interest. The city demolished the house after an extended dispute with its owners about structural deficiencies. Gengler, who holds the deed to the property, told the Sioux City Journal he may move to another community, adding that "my dream home is gone."
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So, first thing's first, for those who don't know me. My name is Alexzandria. Most people call me Chill.
I started this blog in the Summer of 2014 when I had a lot of free time on my hands due to unfortunate circumstances. My days were filled with scouring for jobs, restructuring my résumé , side hustling, family issues and wondering what my life had come to. In the process of doing that, I found myself sifting through a myriad of thoughts and emotions I had no idea how to address.
As I tried to get my professional life back on track, I slowly began to focus on the lessons I've learned throughout the years. I realized my strongest attributes some how tied back to Greek life. My family members, childhood mentors, favorite public figures, collegiate and post-college Greek life experiences all lead to very profound lessons that attributed to my mental, emotional and spiritual development. These meditations soon turned into scribbles turned outlines and eventually…the birth of a blog.
One of the things I practice religiously is finding time during my day to do something I absolutely love. Writing has always been my first love of expression. As a means to mitigate the stress of job hunting and family drama, I began to build the concept, theme and purpose around DP Taught Me. I posted a few articles to test the waters, played around with social media marketing and mapped out my content plan for the remainder of the year.
I got my ideal job (yay). The side hustles began to pay off (Ice Cube "Yay yaaaayeee"). Somehow a romance that had started off very "Brown Sugar"ish ended in the most "Being Mary Jane" way possible. Family was still being family. And in the midst of things, DPTM fell off the map.
Most bloggers start and stop over time and eventually just give up. I never considered myself one of those people. The giving up type. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't. God kept pleasantly pestering me.
The more and more time passed, the more and more pressed I became to write. So here I am. This is my reclamation back into my next chapter.
I aim to inspire my generation and other generations in a manner that is distinctly my own. Fortunately, Greek life has provided me a unique platform for me to reach a plethora of potential. I hope and pray DP Taught Me contributes to cultivating an army of dynamic Greek leaders that all of our Founders would be proud of.
I know that DP Taught Me is going to be more than a blog. It will be a movement. But it won't all happen in one day. What I can say is, I'm happy to be back and I hope that you will accompany me on this journey. It's going to be a great one. Thank you for reading.
P.S. If you're interested in getting a preview of what's to come, check out a few of my past blogs. If you like it, subscribe, share, help a sista out! We're trying to start a movement folks! Gracias in advance!


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#AmReading YA
Laura Silverman
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
To All the Boys I've Loved Before meets You've Got Mail in this charming and hilarious rom-com following two teen booksellers whose rivalry is taken to the next level as they compete for the top bookseller bonus.
Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, her favorite local bookstore. And with her moms fighting at home and her beloved car teetering on the brink of death, the store has become a welcome escape.
When her boss announces a holiday bonus to the person who sells the most books, Shoshanna sees an opportunity to at least fix her car, if none of her other problems. The only person standing in her way? New hire Jake Kaplan.
Jake is an affront to everything Shoshanna stands for. He doesn't even read! But somehow his sales start to rival hers. Jake may be cute (really cute), and he may be an eligible Jewish single (hard to find south of Atlanta), but he's also the enemy, and Shoshanna is ready to take him down.
But as the competition intensifies, Jake and Shoshanna grow closer and realize they might be more on the same page than either expects…
Once Upon, a local indie book store, was Shoshanna's escape. It was a place where she was received with open arms and where her talents and sparkling personality were always appreciated. At least it was until Jake, the NON-READER, started working there. He was determined to usurp Shoshanna as top salesperson, but she was willing to battle to the last book.
When I saw the cover for this book, I knew I had to read it. The cover screamed cute, sweet, adorable, merry, and bright, and I was thrilled to find that all those words can also be used to describe the story.
Shoshanna was the heart of this tale, and there were a bunch of cracks forming in her life. Her mothers were fighting, her car needed expensive repairs, and Jake was immune to her charms. It was rather delightful watching these two spar, but it was even better seeing them find some common ground and unite for the greater good. They were actually really good for each other. Shoshanna was well meaning, but could be impulsive and jump to conclusions. Spending time with Jake helped her slow down a bit and consider things from a different point of view, and as far as I'm concerned, growth is good.
The book is being billed as a rom-com, and it was fun and funny, but the romance was slow to come. However, there was enough flirting and banter to keep me happy, so I didn't mind the wait. I do wish Silverman had focused a bit more on the romance. There were many subplots in this book, and perhaps, one or two could have been eliminated in order to let us have a bit more on-page courtship. Nonetheless, these two were adorable, and there were many fun and fantastic interactions between them.
I absolutely loved the bookstore setting. Silverman did such a wonderful job bringing the store to life and filling it with such a fun mix of characters. It was hard not to get caught up in all the bookish things, but I also felt the love that filled Once Upon. I would say that almost all my favorite scenes took place in the bookstore. The competition, the celebrations, the events, or the simple conversations shared between book lovers were lots of fun to read about and the community aspect is something I always enjoy.
Overall: A lively and enjoyable story filled with lots of bookish love, warmth, and cheer.
Sing Like No One's Listening
Vanessa Jones
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company
A moving story of grief and healing - sure to be a pure joy for any musical theater aficionado.
Nettie Delaney has just been accepted into a prestigious performing arts school--the very same school her superstar mother attended. With her mother's shadow hanging over her, Nettie has her work cut out for her--and everyone is watching. To make matters worse, Nettie hasn't been able to sing a single note since her mother died. Whenever she tries, she just clams up. But if Nettie's going to survive a demanding first year and keep her place in a highly coveted program, she'll have to work through her grief and deliver a showstopper or face expulsion.
All may not be lost, however, when Nettie stumbles upon a mysterious piano player in an empty studio after class. Masked behind a curtain, can Nettie summon the courage to find her voice? Or will the pressure and anxiety of performing come crashing down?
All about finding and raising your voice, and not throwing away your shot, Vanessa Jones's well-crafted journey of grief and healing will pull readers along with its strong narrative voice and satisfying sense of mystery.
Despite her audition being a complete disaster, Nettie is accepted to a renowned arts program. The only problem is she can't sing. Not a note. Hopefully, Nettie is able to work through her grief and loss and be able to reclaim her voice before she is loses her spot at her dream school.
I had such a lovely time getting to know Nettie. Following her mother's death, she was more or less, on her own, at least emotionally. Life with her formerly estranged grandmother was not full of warm fuzzies. Rather, it was punctuated with sharp criticism and attempts to undercut Nettie's belief in herself. But Nettie didn't let it get her down. She was determined to get into Duke's and succeed at achieving her dreams.
In case you couldn't tell, it was really easy for me to root for Nettie. She had baggage and was dealing with a LOT, but she still kept her head up and her eyes on the prize. While at Duke's she encountered a lot of people who were set on making things difficult for her. They were hoping she would stumble and fall, but Nettie had grit and determination, and I loved her that much more for it.
As I said, Nettie was not only dealing with a lot of pain due to the loss of her mother, she was also struggling with a mental block which was keeping her from singing. The great thing was that Nettie was not alone in her struggle. She had a fabulous and colorful group of steadfast friends, who were there for her. They were all really so supportive of each other, and I admired and adored this little "family".
She was also fortunate to have stumbled into a friendship with Fletch. Fletch was someone who could really understand Nettie's pain, because he had also lost someone close to him. I think it was vital that she had someone like that to connect to, and that made Fletch an important part of her healing process. I actually was a fan of Nettie+Fletch. I thought they were rather adorable together even if there was some drama (isn't there always).
Like many other readers, I was curious to learn more about Nettie's mom's past. But, alas, those answers never came. It was sort of frustrating, but in all fairness, this was not her mom's story. In fact, Nettie explicitly stated (multiple times) that she was not trying to uncover these answers. Though I will never get the answers to some of my questions, I am ok with it.
I love grief books, and I thought this was a beautiful story of healing which managed to touch my heart. With stellar friendships and a fantastic musical score, Nettie was bound to ease her pain and find her voice, and I happily rooted for her along the way.
**ARCs received in exchange for honest reviews.
Have you ever worked in a bookstore?
Labels: 4 stars, Margaret K. McElderry, Peachtree, review, sam, sam 4 stars
czai August 20, 2020 at 10:01 AM
sounds like I NEED Recommended For You!!! I LOVE the sound of it! And generally just being set in a bookshop and selling books? Sign me up! The previous bookseller in me just got so excited!!
Isn't It Romantic?
Can't Wait Wednesday!
Top Ten Tuesday: Smooth Criminals
Blog Tour: The Con Code - Shana Silver
Top Ten Tuesday: Lights, Camera, Adaptation!
Tiny Tidbits
One Old, One New: The Ilsa Madden-Mills Edition
Top Ten Tuesday: I Love You, but No Review
In a Nutshell Reviews: YA Edition
Five Star Friday: July 2020
Top Ten Tuesday: Color Me Read
#AmReading: Bookish and the Beast - Ashley Poston


We have come full circle on our Chile geology field trip, and are now back at the Department. After a week in the heat and aridity of Chile's austral summer, we are bundling up again with the coats, hats, and gloves we left behind, before we head out into Ann Arbor's winter.
It has been a fantastic trip this year! Thanks to all the students for their enthusiastic participation. Thanks to Daniele, from the Universidad de Chile, who joined us for the journey. His travel experience in many of the areas we visited, as well as his assistance with communications and logistics was invaluable. Thanks to Centinela, BHP-Billton, and Coldelco for hosting us at their respective mine sites. Thanks to the Chilean who tracked us down through the Internet to return a student's lost cell phone; an example of the many helpful and friendly folks we encountered during our trip.
And, finally, a big thanks to the various donors who helped make this trip possible. Activities like this are an invaluable part of any geoscientist's education, no matter whether they are just starting out, or a seasoned professional.
My apologies for the typos and mistakes in the blog along the way. On our tight schedule proof-reading was not generally an option, and auto-correct often gets the best of things when it comes to scientific terminology and non-English words and names.
And, keep your eyes on this space for our next field trip. Maybe the Florida Keys at the end of this semester?
We said goodbye to Jasmine and Daniele. We spent or converted our last pesos. We enjoyed a last cafe con leche or cerveca. We all boarded the plane (I think…).
Everyone showed up on time. We had a very smooth drive through Santiago to the airport, very little traffic to deal with today. Returning the rental cars went much quicker than checking them out, but still slower than one would think is needed. Now to check-in, and some last minute shopping.


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Q: Teleporting broken pixel on Windows 10 It is different from the other post about fake dead pixel.
The bright pixel appears randomly on the upper left of the screen.

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*It can be covered by my mouse

*It does not appear on lockscreen or booting

*It appears several minutes after boot-up

*The dead pixel changes spot every time after rebooting

Right now I suspect it is a software problem but have no clue on how to fix it.

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8 Oct 2015 8 Oct 2015 WorldFilmGeekLeave a Comment on Marvel Announces "Ant-Man" sequel; schedule shifts
Marvel Announces "Ant-Man" sequel; schedule shifts
Marvel Studios made a huge announcement earlier today: Ant-Man will be returning in a sequel to the 2015 hit film. Only this time, he won't be alone.
The sequel, entitled Ant-Man and the Wasp, will bring back Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man and Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne/The Wasp. The film has a release date locked in: July 6, 2018, which was originally to have been the date for the release of Black Panther, starring Chadwick Boseman as the titular King of Wakanda.
However, good news now await Boseman as Marvel has made the decision to release Black Panther earlier with a now locked date of February 16, 2018. The downfall is that Captain Marvel, which will have the character of Carol Danvers as the titular hero, will now have to wait until March 8, 2019.
In addition, Marvel has locked three dates in 2020 for three movies which have not been revealed as of yet.
Meanwhile, Ant-Man will soon be released on DVD and Blu-Ray. You can pre-order the film on Amazon by clicking the image below:
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Categories NewsTags 2018, Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Chadwick Boseman, Evangeline Lilly, Marvel Studios, Paul Rudd, sequel
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Let's get some pentatonics under our fingers and in our ears! In this section I'm going to play some of these for you and then give you a chance to play them also.
Listen to how I am phrasing the lines and articulating them. The swing sound is NOT forced. Please use the video below marked For Beginners as the tempo is slower.
Need a challenge? Try the next tempo!
Play through the exercises on the video marked For Intermediate and find the ones you like the most.
Play them again. Then try and change them slightly to make them your own.
Need a challenge? Try your own over the next tempo!
Play through the exercises on the video marked For Advanced.
Play them again. Then try and change them to make them your own.
See if you can freely create your own pentatonic lines, but make sure they target (end) on either the root, 3rd, or 5th!
You now should be able to comfortably play some of these in Concert C. The next step, and the one that most player's tend to skip, is to play it in a few more keys.
Because we're going to put it into context with the key areas of All the Things You Are.
Work out the key area's V-chord pentatonics too. I'll be using them in my example on the next lecture.


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Liste der Metropoliten der autokephalen orthodoxen Kirche PolensDie Polnisch-Orthodoxe Kirche wurde vom Patriarchen von Konstantinopel am 26. November 1924 und vom Patriarchen von Russland im Jahr 1948 als autokephal anerkannt. Bereits 1921 gewährte der Patriarch von Moskau der Kirche von Polen eine begrenzte Autonomie mit Jerzy (Jaroszewski) als Exarch.

Metropoliten
 Jerzy (Jaroszewski) von Warschau und ganz Polen (1921–1923)
 Dionizy (1923–1947) (fortgesetzte Anerkennung von Konstantinopel bis 15. März 1960)
 Tymoteusz von Białystok-Gdańsk (locum tenens) (1947–1951) (anerkannt von Moskau)
 Makary (1951–1959) (anerkannt von Moskau)
 Tymoteusz von Białystok-Gdańsk (locum tenens) (1959–1961) (anerkannt von Moskau)
 Tymoteusz (1961–1962) (anerkannt von Moskau und Konstantinopel)
 Jerzy (Korenistow) von Łódź-Poznań (locum tenens) (1962–1965)
 Stefan (Rudyk) (1965–1969)
 Jerzy (Korenistow) von Łódź-Poznań (locum tenens) (1969–1970)
 Basyli (Doroszkiewicz) (1970–1998)
 Sawa (Hrycuniak) (seit 1998)

Weblinks
 rulers.org: Religious leaders

Polnisch-orthodoxe Kirche
!Metropoliten der Polnisch-Orthodoxen Kirche
Orthodoxie in Polen

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Sore, achy bro: I'm tired and my muscles are tight. How do you maintain such an intense training program?
Me: I pay just as much attention to my recovery as I do to my training, if not more. Have you heard of Indian clubs? They help a lot.
SAB: Those bowling-pin-shaped things? Do you juggle them or something?
Me: No, I use them as part of my active recovery practice. They've really helped keep my shoulders healthy.
Here's why I think Indian clubs should be your not-so-secret weapon: they differ from other exercise equipment in the intention of their practice. Not only are they a simple yet effective tool for building strength and joint integrity, they're great for active recovery. If you need a lower-intensity workout after a period of heavy training, give the clubs a turn.
Historically referred to as Indian war clubs, this implement was originally used by Persian wrestlers and warriors to improve strength and mobility when preparing for competition or battle. British soldiers stationed in India adopted the exercises and brought the practice home, where it became part of the fitness craze of the 19th century.
From The Indian Club Exercise: With Explanatory Figures and Positions. Written by Simon D. Kehoe, 1866.
Indian clubs made their way to the U.S., and were used in school physical education classes and military training programs. They even made an appearance as an Olympics gymnastic event in 1904 and 1932. Today, like kettlebells, Indian clubs are gaining popularity again as an older piece of equipment whose benefits are relevant for modern fitness practitioners.
In my training, I use Indian clubs as an exceptional active recovery tool. Active recovery is anything that increases your metabolic rate, but not so much as to cause tissue breakdown. A good guide: keep your heart rate below 60% of your max. Using all those other tools I mentioned earlier, I can break down my body in my attempts to make it stronger and faster. Along with foam rolling and contrast showers—and, frankly, picking the right strength moves in the first place—Indian clubs are one of the techniques I use to help my body recover from the abuse I willingly subject it to.
If you're a kettlebell practitioner or CrossFitter, you do a lot of overhead work. And anytime you do a lot of work, you need to do a lot of proactive recovery. The shoulder is one of the most flexible–and therefore vulnerable–joints in the body. The circular motion of turning the clubs helps maintain strength and mobility at the shoulder as well as the elbow and wrist, and the weight of the clubs causes mild distraction (i.e., pulling the shoulder every so slightly out of joint). It sounds harmful, but when done carefully, this is actually beneficial: it moves synovial fluid into the joint space, supplying more O2 to the cells around the joint surface and flushing away any crap (technical term). My shoulder and overhead activity has benefited greatly from adding regular Indian club practice to my routine.
Repeat Drill #1, open half kneeling.
Repeat drill #3 to the left tall kneeling.
That's 32 minutes of continuous activity under 60% of my maximum heart rate (keep in mind that going over 60% of your max HR is more than an active recovery–now it's work). My goal when using clubs is not to go heavier and heavier. In fact, I spend most of my time with one-pound clubs, only going up to two pounds occasionally. The goal is to be smooth, fluid, accurate, and even graceful. Once this is achieved, you add speed rather than weight. Using Indian clubs keeps me able to push, and push hard, without degrading my movement quality to the point that I hurt myself.
Jumping rope and turning Indian clubs both force me to maintain a healthy posture as part of the movement. In other words, it's hard to cheat. Instead of this activity costing me, it actually repays me. Focusing on the quality of movement—paired with the rhythmic rotational movement and mild distraction at the shoulder—has had an impressive effect on keeping me injury-free and moving well. Additionally, the non-standing postures make this a whole-body practice, not just shoulder-focused. I walk away from this workout with better posture, and I'm better prepared to train hard the next day than I would be after taking a passive rest day.
However, unless you're used to jumping rope or turning clubs, both movements will transition away from active recovery to conditioning and will give you sore calves, feet, and shoulders. Make sure you have some movement-specific work capacity before you give this entire routine a try.
To learn how to turn the Indian clubs correctly and take advantage of their benefits for your own recovery, hire an Indian clubs instructor (such as myself) or take the upcoming seminar and learn from Brett Jones and Dr. Ed Thomas (our very own link to the history of Indian club turning) July 11th and 12th in King of Prussia, PA.


Clarke, A., Y. Shinozuka, V. N. Kapustin, S. Howell, B. Huebert, S. Doherty, T. Anderson, D. Covert, J. Anderson, X. Hua, K. G. Moore, C. S. McNaughton, G. Carmichael, and R. Weber (2004), Size distributions and mixtures of dust and black carbon aerosol in Asian outflow: Physiochemistry and optical properties, J. Geophys. Res., 109, D15S09, doi:10.1029/2003JD004378.
During Transport and Chemical Evolution over the Pacific (TRACE-P) and Asian Aerosol Characterization Experiment (ACE-Asia) we measured the dry size distribution of Asian aerosols, their state of mixing, and the optical properties of dust, black carbon (BC) and other aerosol constituents in combustion and/or dust plumes. Optical particle sizing in association with thermal heating extracted volatile components and resolved sizes for dust and refractory soot that usually dominated light absorption. BC was internally mixed with volatile aerosol in ~85% of accumulation mode particles and constituted ~5–15% of their mass. These optically effective sizes constrained the soot and dust size distributions and the imaginary part of the dust refractive index, k, to 0.0006 ± 0.0001. This implies a single-scatter albedo, v (550 nm), for dust ranging from 0.99+ for Dp < 1 mm to ~0.90 at Dp = 10 mm and a size-integrated campaign average near 0.97 ± 0.01. The typical mass scattering efficiency for the dust was ~0.3 m2 g-1, and the mass absorption efficiency (MAE) was 0.009 m2 g-1. Less dust south of 25°N and stronger biomass burning signatures resulted in lower values for v of ~0.82 in plumes aloft. Chemically inferred elemental carbon was moderately correlated with BC light absorption (R2 = 0.40), while refractory soot volume between 0.1 and 0.5 mm was highly correlated (R2 = 0.79) with absorption. However, both approaches yield an MAE for BC mixtures of ~7 ± 2 m2 g-1 and higher than calculated MAE values for BC of 5 m2 g-1. The increase in the mass fraction of soot and BC in pollution aerosol in the presence of elevated dust appears to be due to uptake of the volatile components onto the coarse dust. This predictably lowered v for the accumulation mode from 0.84 in typical pollution to ~0.74 in high-dust events. A chemical transport model revealed good agreement between model and observed BC absorption for most of SE Asia and in biomass plumes but underestimated BC for combustion sources north of 25°N by a factor of ~3.


Following the recent threat by the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to attack critical oil assets in the Niger Delta Region, Deputy Governor of Delta State and Chair, Delta State Advocacy Committee Against Vandalism of Oil and Gas Facilities, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has appealed to the agitators to sheathe their swords and come to the dialogue table.
The intended resumed programme tagged "operation red economy", according to reports, is aimed at bringing Nigeria's oil production, export capacity and hence its largely oil-based economy to ground zero.
Deputy Governor of Delta State and Chair, Delta State Advocacy Committee Against Vandalism of Oil and Gas Facilities, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has appealed to the Niger Delta Avengers to sheathe their swords and come to the dialogue table.
Meanwhile, the Otuaro-led Advocacy Committee with Dr. Chris Ekiyor as Secretary, has extended invitation to the NDA, asking the militant body to formally lodge their grievances to Governor's office Annexe, Warri or to the Deputy Governor's Office, Government House, Asaba for subsequent engagement.
Addressing newsmen in Warri, following Avenger's fresh threat, Otuaro said: "As agitators, we must be mindful not to cancel out the modest gains already made through the dialogue process with the Federal Government which is still on course. Days back, the House of Representatives passed the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Bill to law as the Senate did last year. The Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) was also just passed. These are few pointers among others of better things to come", Otuaro said.
"The Delta State Advocacy Committee Against Vandalism of Oil and Gas Facilities which I chair, just concluded a 2-day Conference on securing oil installations in Delta State. Conference drew attendance from oil companies, government bodies and communities from both Itsekiri and Ijaw Kingdoms in the riverside areas of the state. To underscore the importance of the conference, the Country Chair/Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Company (SPDC), Mr. Osagie Okunbor, personally attended and delivered the keynote address", Otuaro said.
"Among several issues, Conference resolved that oil bearing communities must be engaged to better protect oil installations. It was agreed that oil installations vandalism was criminal and shooting self and future generations in the foot, having regard to concomittant environmental despoliation and loss of revenue for development of the region", Otuaro informed.
"At a post-conference press briefing in Warri, the Advocacy Committee hinted of arrangements to reach higher platforms to engage authorities of key issues raised at the conference towards resolving same. We have made contacts and gotten responses; I can tell you that there is yet no reason to be pessimistic", Otuaro added.
"Delta State Government efforts at peace for development of the oil bearing areas is without prejudice to other groups and bodies in commendable nonviolent agitation for the improvement of the Niger Delta region", Otuaro clarified, adding: "Experience shows that we can achieve more through dialogue than by violence. It is not only the Federal Government that needs the oil revenue to develop the entire nation. We also need revenue that ensures the modest development we can bring about. While we deserve more, we cannot endanger the environment for survival of our generation, let alone future generations".


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Rogslösa distrikt är ett distrikt i Vadstena kommun och Östergötlands län.

Distriktet ligger mellan Vättern och Tåkern, söder om Vadstena.

Tidigare administrativ tillhörighet
Distriktet inrättades 2016 och utgörs av en del av området som Vadstena stad omfattade till 1971, delen som före 1967 utgjorde Rogslösa socken.

Området motsvarar den omfattning Rogslösa församling hade vid årsskiftet 1999/2000.

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Indelningar i Vadstena kommun
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Bangladesh Business Award 2010
M. Matiul Islam, Chairman IIDFC
ICON OF BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTES
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Mr. M. Matiul Islam, FCA
Friends and colleagues call him a "doyen of banking". M Matiul Islam is an endearing name among his peers. He made a clear mark in the nation's financial sector and built a towering profile that dwarfs many others around him. His career that spans six decades stands out with high points of achievement. It started with the Civil Service of Pakistan in 1952. Matiul Islam, now 81, is still a taskmaster the chairman of IIDFC, a leading non-bank financial institution.
In 1972 when the shadows of the Liberation War were lingering on the economy, Matiul Islam was handpicked as the nation's first finance secretary by none other than Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He had been tasked with building a banking system, the first step to inject an impetus into the war-ravaged economy. Guided by a new government's mandate for nationalisation, he merged 12 banks into six. When many said the new country, Bangladesh that is, would not last long, he pressed on with his mission to build a strong banking system. A personal vision statement "Bangladesh will survive, if banks survive" carried him forward. Today, he does not shy away from admitting that he exerted a total control over the six banks, without appointing a chairman to any of them. Those state banks were free from political influence and performed very well, he recalls.
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Ed Reder and his team organize this unique trip to Japan.
Here's our first offering of this beautiful country and we couldn't be more excited. Japan has always ranked very high on the trip surveys that we run so it's been a long time coming.
Although it is known as an expensive destination, with the power of our group rates and great air contract we are very pleased at the affordablity of this offering. Our trip also coincides with Golden Week, a fairly big national holiday. Showa Day, April 29 is the birthday of former Emperor Showa, who died in the year 1989.
We depart the US on April 20th and arrive in Japan the afternoon of April 21st on our non-stop flight. We will have 4-nights in Tokyo to experience this amazing city. Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don't forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
We will have a variety of optional tours set up that we are still working on. This is a perfect time of year for enjoying spring, and the cherry blossoms in full bloom so we will endeavor to bring you to the most scenic places to enjoy mother nature. We are still working with our in-bound tour operator on the tours so be patient please but trust us to make this a very special, custom trip as always.
One tour that we will plan on offering is to Nikko. It is a town at the entrance to Nikko National Park, most famous for Toshogu, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. Nikko had been a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for many centuries before Toshogu was built in the 1600s, and Nikko National Park continues to offer scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys and hiking trails.
After our 4-days in Tokyo we will board the bullet train for the 3-hour ride to Kyoto. In route we will visit Mt Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain and active volcano. We will take a boat ride on Lake Ashinoko and experience the Komagatake Ropeway. This tour is included in the package.
Kyoto has been awarded the "World's Best City" award for 2015 by Travel and Leisure magazine! It served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is now the country's seventh largest city with a population of 1.4 million people and a modern face. Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and spared from air raids during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today. We will offer several different tours to visit the most important places and world heritage sites. One of these sites is called Daigo-ji Temple ( see photo below). This special place spreads across Daigo-san Mountain and is well-known as the "Temple of Flowers". In 874, Godai Hall was built at the top of the mountain by Buddhist monk Shobo. Later, the garan (main complex), small buildings, and five-story pagoda were constructed at the foot of the mountain. The five-story pagoda, Goju-no-to is now the oldest building in Kyoto having survived the Onin War in the 1400's.
Arashiyama a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its natural setting. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons. Arashiyama's famous bamboo groves and pleasure boats that are available for rent on the river. One of the most enjoyable and convenient ways to travel around the Sagano area is by rental bicycle, which are available for around 1000 yen near the train stations. Cycling through rural residential areas and past fields while traveling between temples can be one of the most enjoyable parts of a visit to Arashiyama. There is also an attractive preserved town area near the Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple.
The Sagano Scenic Railway is a sightseeing train line that runs along the Hozugawa River between Arashiyama and Kameoka. Its charming, old fashioned trains wind their way through the mountains at a relatively slow pace, taking about 25 minutes to make the seven kilometer journey and giving passengers a pleasant view of the scenery as they travel from Arashiyama through the forested ravine and into rural Kameoka.
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple: Another ten minute walk north of the similarly named Adashino Nenbutsuji, the Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple is famous for its 1200 stone statues of rakan, devoted followers of Buddhism, each with a different facial expression. Created relatively recently in the 1980s and early 1990s, the many statues stand across the temple grounds which cover part of a forested mountain slope.
Keage Incline is on the Kyoto side of the Lake Biwako Canal. It was once used as a rail line to connect channels. The stunning row of cherry trees along the track, which is visible to this day, represents one of Kyoto's best places to view sakura. When cherry blossom season comes, crowds of people come to walk along the old railroad tracks and watch the blossoms bloom. This is one of Kyoto's sakura spots you have to visit at least once.
Himeji Castle is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle. Unlike many other Japanese castles, Himeji Castle was never destroyed in wars, earthquakes or fires and survives in its original form. It is both a national treasure and a world heritage site. The castle recently underwent extensive renovation works over several years and was fully re-opened to the public in March 2015. In the 14th century, a fort was first built on the current castle site. Over the centuries, the various clans, who ruled over the region, gradually enlarged it. The castle complex, as it survives today, was completed in 1609. The well defended castle and its wooden interior are fascinating, and the castle's sight is spectacular, especially during the short and crowded cherry blossom season, that usually takes place in early April.
We will send out a list of the optional tours as we get a little closer to the trip. Plus, you can always use public transit to visit some of these places.
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The spacious rooms at Odaiba Grand Pacific Hotel feature an elegant European style and include free wired internet access. Guests can enjoy views of Tokyo Bay in some rooms.
The Grand Pacific Le Daiba Hotel is right next to Daiba Monorail Station, which provides direct access to the Shiodome area in 13 minutes. Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre is 10 minutes away by monorail. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to Tokyo Disney Land.
A variety of shops are directly under the hotel. Guests can exercise at Le Club Fitness Centre for an extra fee, or appreciate the works at Art Gallery 21. Teppanyaki Restaurant Hamayu and Star Road Dining and Bar offer spectacular skyline views from the 30th floor. Sushi, Chinese cuisine and several bars and cafes are also available.
Right in front of Kyoto Station, New Miyako Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a beauty salon, a convenience shop and 6 dining options.
The air-conditioned rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Private bathrooms feature a shower, bathtub and toiletries. Room service is available.
Guests at Hotel New Miyako can find souvenirs in shopping mall Miyako Avenue, or participate in local craft workshops.
Buffet restaurant Le Plaisir caters international dishes, while Shisen serves Chinese Szechuan cuisine. Restaurant Kyoyamatoya features a history of over 100 years, serving Japanese seasonal dishes. New Miyako Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Kyoto subway station. It is a 15-minute walk from both the City Bus Terminal and Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.
If you have any questions send a message to Online Support and one of our team members will contact you.


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I have published multiple peer-reviewed articles about a variety of sport science topics. Click here to see the full-list on Researchgate. You can download some articles for free and freely request the full-text of other articles as I'm not allowed to upload them publically.
I want to bridge the gap between science and sports practice. Therefore I have talked in podcasts and made several video's where I explain the science in an easy to understand way.
Click here for a podcast with Just Fly Performance where I discuss muscle slack, hamstring functioning, eccentric muscle actions and much more.
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I have been giving numerous presentations and workshops about a variety of sport science topics such as recovery and adaptation, strength training for runners, magnitude-based inference, workload monitoring and the relation with performance and injuries, etc.
Have you always wondered if doing a cool-down after exercise is useful? I did and decided to investigate the reasons for doing a cool-down and the scientific evidence in detail by writing a comprehensive review together with Jonathan Peake.
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South Korean opposition set to tackle controversial crypto tax law
Lawmakers belonging to South Korea's opposition People Power Party have prepared a fresh challenge to the planned crypto tax law.
According to The Korea Herald, opposition lawmakers are advocating for a one-year extension to the start of crypto taxation in the country.
As previously reported by Cointelegraph, South Korea's crypto tax regime that will see the imposition of a 20% levy on cryptocurrency gains above 2.5 million Korean won ($2,100) will come into effect in 2022.
Apart from the one-year delay, the lawmakers are also pushing for a tiered tax levy for crypto that is in line with the Financial Investment Income Tax regime set to be implemented in 2023.
Under the legislative proposal, instead of the government's 20% flat rate on profits above $2,100, the lawmakers have suggested 20% on gains between 50 and 300 million won ($42,000 to $251,000) and 25% of profits above 300 million won.
Commenting on the need to ease the burden on crypto investors, Representative Cho Myoung-hee argued that a tax regime for cryptocurrencies should be in line with the country's financial investment income tax.
Related: South Korean lawmaker: Delaying tax laws on crypto is 'inevitable'
The People Power Party's challenge to the crypto tax bill comes on the heels of a similar action by lawmakers belonging to the ruling Democratic Party back in September.
However, an agreement between the lawmakers and the country's Finance Minister reportedly put paid to any plans geared towards delaying the enactment of the crypto tax law.
South Korea's crypto tax regime is one of many strict regulations enacted by the government in recent times that could shape the country's cryptocurrency market moving forward.
In September, the compulsory licensing requirement for South Korean crypto exchanges came into effect with several smaller platforms being forced to shut down.
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Obama Inks Executive Order to Streamline Import and Export Process for Businesses
President Obama is making another move to flex his policy muscle outside of the gridlock of Congress, this time signing an executive order to streamline the processes required for small and medium-sized businesses to export American goods and services to other countries.
On Air Force One this morning, Obama signed an executive order to complete the International Trade Data System, a digital trade record book, by 2016. What that means is that instead of having to wait days on end for paperwork to be processed by countless government agencies, businesses will be able to file all of the paperwork digitally in one electronic location.
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Few details were offered, but the White House did say that the change would reduce processing and approval times from "days to minutes."
International trade is big business for the U.S. More than 50 million shipping containers totally $3.8 billion worth of goods move across the U.S. border each year.
The executive action from the White House follows up on a pledge the president made during his 2014 State of the Union address to bypass the stalemate between the House of Representatives and the Senate as much as he can to make change.
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Purchasing a rental property in Port St John, FL is a very wise investment indeed. But it sounds easier than it actually is. There are a bunch of things that need to be looked at, and many laws and regulations that need to be followed. It does take a great deal of time, and the decision is not that easy to make. We know this for a fact as we have been in this industry for years. Once you do find a property that fits your budget and the goals that you have set for it, you then need to start thinking about how you plan to manage it.
Just like the idea of buying your property, it sounds easy to manage your own rental home. Look up property management online and you will find a bunch of tips that make it seem like it is easy when the reality is quite different. It requires hard work and needs a bit of expertise. As an owner, it can be risky to venture out into territory you are unfamiliar with. A lot have turned to the experts for help and so should you. Hiring a team of experts to help you manage your property is so much easier as you get to save yourself time and stress that comes with the job. When you decide to hire a team of experts though, you better make sure they are also familiar with the Port St John area.
When you partner with Real Property Management Brevard, you are hiring someone who knows Port St John area and is more than equipped with the right tools and knowledge to handle your property. On top of that, our team is passionate about our services so you know that you will get only the best kind of service possible. You and your residents will never have to have a question unanswered as we will take care of all of that. This way, you get to reap the benefits of Port St John real estate while we do the seemingly endless tasks associated with property management.
When you team up with Real Property Management Brevard, we will be working and communicating with you on a constant and transparent basis. Our team is more than capable of handling everything related to property management services and you and your Port St John tenants will be provided with excellent service. We have always upheld our position as being the leader in property management so rest assured that our goal is to continuously put you and your residents first while making sure that your property is managed in a way that completely pleases you. We know that if your residents are happy, you are happy.
Our years of experience in this industry have made us the leader when it comes to licensing, insurance and legal compliance. That alone makes our team well-equipped to handle any possible situation with your Port St John property. Bottom line is, we will always make sure our partnership will not be overlooked. We will treat your property as if it were our own and manage it as we see it right. When you have Real Property Management Brevard handle the continuous, time-consuming property management tasks for you, you save time and you can focus your efforts on acquiring more properties and cultivating your business relationships.
As we continue to grow, the locations that we manage also prosper. We are not limited to the areas listed above, in fact we are ready to grow with you dependent on your individual location and needs. Just give us a call if your location is not currently listed.
If you are ready to have your Port St John property managed by Real Property Management Brevard, have more questions, or just want to speak to one of our team members, then contact us online or call us directly at 321-610-8022 today!
Port St. John is a located neatly between Titusville and Cocoa in Brevard County, Florida and belongs to the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Area. In Port St John, you'll find medium to large single-family homes nestled amongst apartment complexes and high-rises. Many of the residences in the Port St John neighborhood are established but not old, having been built somewhere between the 70s and late 90s.


MENTAL ILLNESS, LIKE physical illness, is often the result of a combination of biological and behavioral issues. Some people are genetically predisposed to heart disease, for instance, and increase their chances for developing it by eating junk food and spending too much time on the couch. The same can be said for depression. But few people feel stigmatized by heart disease, while countless numbers of those suffering from a mental illness feel shame, embarrassment or guilt over their disorder.
The stigma of mental illness has profound effects on its diagnosis and treatment. A research review of 22 studies, published in the journal BMC Psychiatry in 2010, found that stigma and embarrassment were among the most-often listed reasons why young patients with mental illness did not adhere to their medication regimens. The stigma of mental illness stops many people from admitting their problems and seeking treatment in the first place.
There's little doubt that this stigma has lessened in recent years. Numerous celebrities, athletes and other notable figures – including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Lady Gaga, Brooke Shields and Michael Phelps – have talked about their mental health issues publicly, and journalistic coverage of mental illness has opened up the discussion in ways that were inconceivable in the not-so-distant past. That's the good news, says Dr. Jerrold Rosenbaum, psychiatrist-in-chief at Massachusetts General Hospital and professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. "The bad news is that there is still considerable embarrassment and shame about mental illness, and a desire to hide when an individual suffers psychiatric disorders," he says. Those feelings may not necessarily be coming from the outside. "But the individual still feels it," he says.
There's also a strong desire not to appear different from others at work or among friends and acquaintances. "If you are trying to have a 'normal' life, you don't want others you work with or come in contact with to think you have a mental illness," she says.
However, Rosenbaum says, there's a growing understanding of the genetic factors, early life experiences and behaviors that lead to these problems. "So people sort of get it: The brain, like the heart, is an organ, and it may be prone to disease but is also influenced by what you experience, your family, good health, good nutrition," he says.
The best way to further lessen the stigma is to increase that knowledge. "The first thing we need is to keep working on the message that mental illness is a real medical disorder, a brain disease, and that we have effective treatments that people need to take full advantage of," Stewart says.
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WASHINGTON – The Senate approved William J. Burns as director of the C.I.A.
Mr. Burns was unanimously approved in the Senate without a roll-call vote.
Former Ambassador to Russia and Jordan and a senior foreign ministerial official, Mr. Burns, 64, is the only professional diplomat appointed to direct the C.I.A. (George Bush had served as the United Nations ambassador and top diplomat in China before becoming director of the agency.)
During his long career, Mr. Burns has earned a reputation for carefully analyzing national security and foreign policy problems. This talent led President Biden to choose him for the C.I.A. Post.
But strong ties to Mr. Biden and his team could be the most important attribute of Mr. Burns. Former C.I.A. Officials say other outsiders with little experience in direct information gathering but close ties to the White House, such as Leon Panetta, have been effective directors. A "close and trusting relationship with the president" helps a C.I.A. The director will win the president's ear, said John McLaughlin, a former deputy director of the agency.
Mr Burns won unanimous, bipartisan support from both Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Intelligence Committee, but a confirmatory vote through the full Senate vote was delayed after Republican Senator Ted Cruz kept the nomination unrelated. Mr. Cruz is seeking tougher sanctions against companies involved in a project to build a pipeline between Russia and Germany. He lifted this grip on Foreign Minister Antony J. Blinken on Thursday issued a statement stating that "every company affected" in the pipeline project should stop this work or risk American sanctions.
China dominated much of Mr. Burns' confirmation hearing last month. Identifying it as the agency's most pressing foreign policy challenge, he said he would invest in new technology to enhance news gathering and language training for more C.I.A. Officers.
Mr Burns said the Chinese government was controversial and predatory, but it was important not to think about competing with China with the Cold War in mind. While the clash with the Soviet Union was primarily ideological and security policy, competition with China involved technological and economic ties.
China's technological power and the authoritarian nature of the government make information gathering so difficult. The local informant network of C.I.A. was crippled a decade ago and many were captured or killed. Since then, the United States has relied heavily on British intelligence for insights into Beijing.
China's ubiquitous surveillance, powerful artificial intelligence, and biometric controls make it difficult for the C.I.A. Sending agents in and around the country. Increased technological investments are required if the C.I.A. Hopes are rebuilding its ability to develop human resources within the country, former officials said.
During the Obama administration, Mr. Burns was instrumental in the secret diplomatic talks that eventually led to the negotiations on the Iranian nuclear deal.
From his new place in the C.I.A. many friends and colleagues say that they do not expect him to resume his secret diplomacy. Instead, he will focus on building the C.I.A. In order to provide the best information about Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is examining the possibility of new agreements with Tehran. Mr. Burns' in-depth knowledge of Iran will be vital in advising Mr. Biden and the National Security Council.
However, former intelligence officers also noted that the director needed diplomatic skills.
"Most people don't realize there is a diplomatic element, the C.I.A. director," said McLaughlin. "We have relationships with foreign intelligence agencies around the world, some friendly and some not so friendly."
In many countries where espionage services play an oversized role, such as Pakistan, Egypt or Turkey, a C.I.A. The director can do a lot to strengthen ties, said John Sawers, the former head of UK foreign intelligence agency MI-6.
"It's not about conducting secret negotiations, but about using high-level meetings in these countries to do more than just do close agency business," he said.
While Mr Burns described Russia as a declining power in his confirmation hearing, the challenges from Moscow are likely to remain on the nation's intelligence agenda. The Office of the Director of the National Intelligence Service is investigating intelligence matters related to Russia, including a major computer hack of state computer networks.
Mr. Burns has also pledged to seek evidence of what he believed to be attacks on C.I.A. Officers and diplomats around the world. While he hasn't named countries he believes may be responsible, current and former intelligence officials have said Russia is the most likely culprit, an indictment the Kremlin has repeatedly denied.
In his memoir, Mr. Burns told about his meetings with and analysis by President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Mr Burns argued that Mr Putin misunderstood American politics and was at least partially driven by his resentment. "Putin has a remarkable ability to store trifles and grievances and put them together to fit his narrative of the West trying to keep Russia in check," Burns wrote.
Mr Burns' understanding of complex geopolitical issues, according to former agency officials, will serve him well with a president who, since the elderly Mr Bush, has had more foreign policy issues than any other commander in chief.
"If you have demanding clients, your game needs to improve significantly," said George Tenet, a former agency director who worked with Mr. Burns as Ambassador to Jordan. "And I think this is where we work best when the pressure on you is enormous every day."
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Barbridge - a Memory of Barbridge.
I can remember visiting my grandparents at Barbridge as a small child. In the early 60's my grandparents name was Poole and they lived in the end house nearest to the pub. Grandad worked for British Waterways and the garden went straight up to the canal. The people next door were called Bunn and I think Mr Bunn worked with my grandad - Mr Bunn had a daughter called Sandra. My grandad had an accident at work when I was 3 and unfortunately did not survive. I can remember running up the road to the shop as a small child and remember the house that my grandparents lived in very well. My grandma lived at the house with my aunt until the end of the 70's or early 80's. My grandma and aunt Minnie went to live in Nantwich after grandma had a bad fall and coulnd no longer live in the house.
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I am tracing my family tree on my mother's side. I believe that my Grand Aunt used to live at No1 Bunces Cottages, Barbridge in 1939 (Kathleen Jones....husband called Arthur Jones). I cannot find any Bunces Cottages but wonder if you have ever heard of them? I know that you say you remember Barbridge in the 60's and so you are too young possibly to know? My Grand mother (sister to Kathleen) lived in Wardle and I remember walking along the canal to go to Barbridge when I was little (late1960's and 70's)....very fond memories. My gran was Margery Lockett and used to go to the chapel in Barbridge.
If anyone has any information about the Spann (Kathleen) or Jones family I would be very grateful.
Hi , my name is Denise Stevens . My maiden name was Wilson. I moved to Barbridge in 1968 at no 4 mill pool lane. I remember bunnces cottages and your great aunt Kathleen jones. I believe her daughter used to live in the house we moved into , bob jones was Kathleen's son and he came to my house a couple of years ago when he was 80 as he was also born in my house . Bunces cottages are no longer in the village they where knocked down in the 70 s, as my brother lived next door but one to Kathleen jones. I also remember you gran mag locket who was married to bill locket. hope this is of some use to you .
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Q: Inherit from class to garantee backward compatibility Is it good c# style to inherit from a class, to garantee backward compatibility when renaming classes? For examples if classes were used in scripts and the can not be renamed easily over refactoring?
For example:
public class NewClass { // Implementation }

[Obsolete("Is obsolete, please use NewClass instead")]
public class OldClass : NewClass { // EMPTY! }

Or did i miss some thing here?
Thank you very much

A: I think letting a markerclass inherit from old class would be bad usage of inheritance. NewClass is not a special Type of OldClass. In fact OldClass should be removed and only lives on for the sake of compatibility which might be given up at some point in the future. Therefore NewClass actually isn't meant to specialize OldClass, but replace it.
Composition and Delegation
public class NewClass
{
    // [...]
    public void SomeThing()
    {
        // you move all your stuff to the new class
    }
    // [...]
}

[Obsolete("Is obsolete, please use NewClass instead")]
public class OldClass
{
    private NewClass newClass = new NewClass();

    // [...]
    public void SomeThing()
    {
        // and delegate your old class calls to that.
        this.newClass.SomeThing();
    }
    // [...]
}

Why
Because otherwise you cannot safely remove it at some point in the future without knowing that nobody did something in the means of
NewClass myObject = new OldClass();

Even better: Extract an interface
For the Future, think about providing interfaces for your public API and returning those whereever possible. This makes swapping implementations way easier:
public interface ISomeClass
{
    void SomeThing();
}

public class NewClass : ISomeClass
{
    // [...]
    public void SomeThing()
    {
        // you move all your stuff to the new class
    }
    // [...]
}

[Obsolete("Is obsolete, please use NewClass instead")]
public class OldClass : ISomeClass
{
    private NewClass newClass = new NewClass();

    // [...]
    public void SomeThing()
    {
        // and delegate your old class calls to that.
        this.newClass.SomeThing();
    }
    // [...]
}

This is kind of a mix of your solution and the way I would prefer, since NewClass and OldClass have to share a common API but do not inherit from each other (they are on the same level of the Inheritance-Hierarchy).


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Terry McIntosh: Teaching/Preaching Pastor
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Terry began his ministry at Berean on October 25, 1992. Having pastored churches in Columbiaville, MI (1981-1988) and Walled Lake, MI (1988-1992), he received the call to accept the position of Pastor at Berean, with the confidence of God's leading.
Terry came to know Jesus in 1975 as a nineteen year old through the ministry of Union Lake Baptist Church in Commerce, Michigan. It was at this church he was discipled and later decided to attend a Christian college. He further received a Master's degree from Northland International University in May, 1997. During his undergraduate years he met Michal Cummins. They were married June 23, 1978. The McIntoshes have five children: Evan, Emilee, Elise, Ethan, and Everette.
The hallmarks of Terry's ministry are relevant, verse-by-verse Bible preaching, personal discipleship and Bible teaching. His desire is to "equip the saints for the work of the ministry," realizing that the Bible mandate is not for "professional clergy" to "perform" before the congregation but for the congregation to grow into positions of leadership and service. Pastor McIntosh desires to assist you through counsel, service, or teaching. He will be glad to meet with those desiring a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jerry Dorman: Worship/Counseling Pastor; Women's Ministry Oversight
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Jerry, upon graduating from a Christian college in May of 1983, began his full time ministry as a Youth Pastor in August of that year, in Wolcott, Connecticut. He and his wife, Colette, were married in October of 1983 and then spent the next ten years ministering to young people in three different ministries including churches in Alabama and Pennsylvania. In August of 1993, he accepted the position as Dean of Men at his alma mater before coming to Berean in August of 1996, where, along with assuming the roles of a Pastor, he leads the worship each Sunday. He and his wife are also active counselors at the church. He and Colette have three sons: Eric (and daughter in law Alexandra), Brendan (and daughter in law Shelby), and Jared.
Rich Cork: Pastor; Children's Ministry Oversight; Missions Oversight
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Rich and his wife Andrea have been members of Berean since 2010. He has several years experience teaching God's Word in both small group and Sunday school settings. He currently leads one of our many small groups and is responsible for the oversight of Berean's Children's and Missions Ministries. He is a graduate of Schoolcraft College and Central Michigan University. Rich and Andrea are blessed to be the parents of five girls. Rich has been a part of Berean's full time staff since January 2017.
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George stepped down from "official" ministry in September of 2019. George and Jacquelynne Moore live in Plymouth Township. They are retired (George from a career as an international business consultant and Jacquelynne as a Registered Nurse). Both became objects of God's grace as young people through the ministries of Detroit area churches. George was the first Non-vocational Pastor called by Berean Baptist Church and served as a lay pastor here for nearly 15 years. We are truly grateful for his ministry and are honored to give him the title of "Elder Emeritus". Jacquelynne and George were married in 1960 and have four children and nine grandchildren. They remain faithful church members and servants here at Berean.
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Brad and his wife Teren joined Berean in 2004 and jumped right into serving the body. They love learning and studying the Word with their four children (and anyone else for that matter), striving to see Christ exalted in every area of life. Brad has served as one of our Small Groups Ministry leaders since its inception, has regularly taught adult Sunday School, and has been active in Men's Ministry leadership as well. He graduated from Wheaton College with degrees in Biblical Studies and Business/Economics. Brad joined our pastoral team in June 2017, as one of our lay pastors.
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The Divine Mercy Chaplet takes less than 10 minutes and uses rosary beads. It implores divine mercy for the world and us. It can be said or sung.
Jesus said to Saint Faustina, "Say unceasingly the chaplet that I have taught you. Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death. Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite mercy . . . I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy." (Diary 687) "The souls that will say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and especially at the hour of their death." (Diary 754)
The chaplet can be said on ordinary rosary beads. We begin with the Our Father, Hail Mary and the Apostles' Creed.
Then on the 5 large beads:
Eternal Father I offer You the Body and Blood,
Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son,
Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our
sins and those of the whole world.
On the 10 small beads:
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion
have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Conclude (3 times) with:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,
Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, the Chaplet is an intercessory prayer that extends the offering of the Eucharist. It may be said at any time, but Our Lord specifically requested that it be used as a novena on the nine days before the Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday which is the first Sunday after Easter).
"At the hour of their death, I defend as My own glory every soul that will say this chaplet; or when others say it for a dying person, the indulgence is the same." (Diary 811) "When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the just Judge but as the merciful Saviour." (Diary 1541)
What is the Divine Mercy?
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The Divine Mercy image is a depiction of Jesus based on a vision Saint Faustina Kowalska had. "I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish," Jesus told Faustina, according to her diary, which has been studied and authenticated by the Church over several decades. "I also
The rosary is one of the best Catholic prayers to pray. It is the recommended prayer of many saints such as Padre Pio. It is a very good thing to pray a rosary daily.
The easiest way to pray evening prayer is to go to http://universalis.com/vespers.htm and just pray through what is written there. You can buy the offical android app Universalis which has the whole Breviary with the correct translation.
This booklet is designed to help you foster your prayer life even more by focusing on Evening Prayer. Evening Prayer is also called Vespers and is part of the Liturgy of the Hours. The Liturgy of the Hours is the name for the official prayer of the Church. It is also called the Prayer of the Church or the Divine Office. The book for the Liturgy of the Hours is also called the Breviary or the Divine Office. Evening Prayer is important because it gives thanks for the day just past and enables us to praise to God for what we have experienced during the day.
Through this prayer, we are able to sanctify our day by continual praise of God and include prayers of intercession for the needs of the world.
Evening prayer follows a four week cycle, ie it repeats every four weeks. Some parts will change depending on the season of the year (eg Lent) or a particular feast day (eg Assumption of the Virgin Mary). We will go through each of the parts of Evening prayer as well as some evening prayers designed by Eugene de Mazenod.
In the beginning, I would advise you to use the prayers in this format, and then when you become more at ease with this style of prayer, I would suggest you purchase your own copy of the Divine Office. You will be praying the same prayers as the Pope, Cardinals, Bishops, priests, deacons, and many men and women in consecrated and lay life that pray the Liturgy of the Hours each day. I would encourage trying and developing a habit of praying in the morning and in the evening keeping God always at the center of your day. There are other times of organised prayer throughout the day, however, unless you are a religious contemplative, such as a Benedictine or Carmelite, it is very difficult to pray every part of the Liturgy of the Hours due to our hectic lives at school and at work.
There will be times when you just cannot be bothered praying. You may be exhausted from your day€™s activities, or perhaps just out of sorts with God. It is during these times you really need to try and pray. Regular prayer, like regular sport, becomes habit forming and a natural part of your life. It also helps to develop your life and relationship with God. In fact, the more you pray to God, the more the spiritual side of your nature begins to develop and mature. You will change as a person and become more open to the Divine plans of God.
Below is an overview of the structure of Evening Prayer based on the Liturgy of the Hours. You will see that your prayer guide is built on this plan, with some additional prayers from Eugene de Mazenod.
Rather than reading quickly through each prayer, I suggest that you slow down your breathing and read each line slowly and reverently. Try and breathe in God while you pray. It might help to find a quiet part of the house where there are no distractions. Your bedroom is probably the best place to pray. Rather than pray in bed (you may just fall asleep), you may like to sit in a comfortable chair and have a candle lit or incense burning next to you in order to enhance your prayer time.
The prayers found later in this guide should take you about 20 minutes to pray. You can take longer if you wish.
The structure of Evening Prayer (Vespers) is as follows:
Introductory Verse: The Prayer begins with the Sign of the Cross, a request for God's assistance, and a prayer of praise.
Hymn: The introduction is followed by a hymn suited to the season or event. This can be either sung or said.
Psalmody: The praying of the Psalms follows the hymn. At Evening Prayer, there are two psalms (or two parts of a longer psalm) and a canticle (or hymn) taken from the Epistles or the Book of Revelation in the New Testament. The Psalms are an important part of the Church's prayer. In praying the Psalms, the Church follows Jesus' example since he, too, prayed the Psalms (see, for example, Matthew 27: 46 and Mark 15: 34 which quote Psalm 22 or Luke 23:46 which quotes Psalm 31).
Each Psalm is preceded by an antiphon. The antiphon calls attention to the spiritual meaning of the Psalm, particularly any meaning especially appropriate to the feast or season. When the Psalms are chanted, the antiphon gives the tone (or melody) for the singing.
Each Psalm is followed by a brief period of silent reflection.
Scripture Reading: a reading follows The Psalmody from Sacred Scripture (the Bible). This reading may be followed by a period of silence or a brief reflection.
Response: A short response is highlights the themes of the reading or the season, and concludes with a prayer of praise.
Gospel Canticle: At Evening Prayer, those assembled sing or recite the Canticle of Mary, also called the Magnificat which comes from Luke 1: 46-55.
Intercessions: In the Intercessions, we pray for the needs of the Church and the world. These Intercessions often include a prayer for those who have died.
Lord's Prayer: The Intercessions conclude with the Lord's Prayer. In this prayer, you pray for the coming of God's kingdom and to ask God to provide for your needs, to forgive your sins, and bring you to heaven.
Concluding Prayer: This is the final prayer of praise and intercession to God.
Dismissal: It is here that you ask the blessing of God.
Some extra thoughts:
Throughout the Liturgy of the Hours, every psalm and canticle is concluded with the Glory be to the Father (unless otherwise indicated). Each psalm (or canticle) therefore takes this order: antiphon, psalm, Glory to the Father, and antiphon.
Postures during the Office:
All taking part stand (a) during the introduction to the Office and the introductory verses of each hour; (b) during the hymn; (c) during the Gospel Canticle; (d) during the intercessions, the Lord€™s Prayer, and the concluding prayer.
All should sit to listen to the readings.
When the psalms and canticles are said, you should either sit or stand according to local custom.
In private prayer, you may use whatever posture(s) you prefer, including sitting through the entire Office.
Making the Sign of the Cross during the Office:
All make the sign of the cross, from forehead to breast and from left shoulder to right (a) at the beginning of the Hours, whenGod, come to my assistance is being said; (b) at the beginning of the Gospel Canticles of Zechariah, of Mary, and of Simeon.
The sign of the cross is made on the mouth at the beginning of the invitatory, at the words Lord, open my lips.
The sign of the cross can be made at the dismissal/final blessing.
Sign of reverence during the Office:
A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons are named (e.g., Glory to the Father . . .), at the name of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honour the Liturgy of the Hours is celebrated.
Prayer for my Vocation in Life " Eugene de Mazenod
make me a better person,
more considerate towards others,
more honest with myself,
more faithful to You.
Help me to find my true vocation in life, and grant that through it I may find happiness myself and bring happiness to others.
Grant, Lord, that those whom You call to enter the priesthood, or the religious life may have the generosity to answer Your call, so that those who need Your help may always find it.
I ask this through Christ our Lord.
To be prayed at the end of your prayer " Eugene de Mazenod
O Jesus, living in Mary, come and live in your servant:
in the spirit of your holiness, in the fullness of your power,
in the reality of your virtues, in the perfection of your ways,
in the communion of your mysteries; have dominion over every adverse power, in your own Spirit, to the glory of God the Father.


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