Bundles of Berries Review – Does It Provide All You Can Eat Berries?
Bundles of Berries says it will have you covered in the berry department, hitting the three most popular berry plants: strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Of course the plants would have to grow, blossom, and yield fruit in order for this to be a smart choice. So how well do they grow?
It's easy to see the draw to this, since berries are typically one of the most expensive fruits to buy in the store, especially if you go organic. In order for this purchase to pay dividends you'd only need to get a fraction of what they're saying you'll get.
Bundles of Berries says that at their peak these berry plants will yield 4 pints of berries each day – per plant! That means that if you take them up on their offer of sending you 4 plants, you could end up with 4 pints of berries a day. You'd have to make preserves or give them away to friends and family if it hit mass production levels.
Berries get a lot of press from health news sources, and are touted for their antioxidants, and for being nutrient dense. Each of the berries that come with this set are superfoods in their own right, so getting all three of them means you'll be giving a good boost to your overall health and well-being, and a nice defense against free radicals in the body.
For $27 you get a total of four plants. You get the three main ones, including blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry plants, and you also get to choose an additional fourth one from among those three choices. So you basically pick your favorite, or the one that you think you can include in the most recipes. You can order as many 4-pack sets as you want, and the shipping remains the same at $7, so the way the pricing structure is set up you really are getting the fourth one free. But if you are comparing this to buying seeds at your local gardening center you can factor it as $6.75 per plant.
You'll need to tend to your new plants as much as they need it in order to get the best results. Instructions are provided for proper care, and it's best to keep them in a place that you'll remember so you don't forget to water them and weed around them as needed. Like all plants you don't want to overwater them, and you should pay extra attention to their placement to make sure that they're getting the right amount of sun.
Bundles of Berries does a good job of mixing things up so they're not just focused on one type of fruit. For example, we've seen Giant Blueberry products, and ones that are dedicated to only strawberries. By giving you a mix, they are helping you cover more nutritional bases, and they are providing a more colorful bowl. The only thing that we couldn't determine was what users are saying about how they actually grow when they arrive at your door.
It's hard to argue with the importance of eating healthy fruits like berries, and these are some of the most stacked fruits you can eat in regards to staying healthy and working to avoid an assortment of diseases and conditions. If these plants produce as much fruit as is claimed, you'd be set for several weeks of the year and would be able to eat an assortment of berries that would cost a small fortune if purchased at your local grocer.
We're giving Bundles of Berries our Solid Try review, as the price is right and the chances are high that at least one of the four plants will produce edible fruit. With the prices charged for these berries in the store it would only take a few berries to make it worthwhile, and it will be a lot more fun growing them on your own than simply purchasing them and consuming them. Also, when you do buy organic berries from the supermarket, half the time some of them are rotten or not ripe, so it's always hit or miss, whether you buy BoB or buy them "fresh" in the store.
We think this is a solid try because worst case scenario you send them back if they don't look like they'll grow once you receive them. Just be aware that their return policy states that you have to return them in their original packaging, so if you get them and it looks like it won't grow, send it back and you're only out $7. If once you get them you size them up and they look like they have a chance, follow the directions and there's no reason why you shouldn't get enough berries to be happy with your purchase.
What do you think? Does Bundles of Berries work or not?
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In today's overly competitive business world, it is impossible to keep focus purely on the product you sell. Successful business strategies, in regards to financial institutions especially, include impressive sales figures along with clever marketing and efficient client support. Customer relationship management, or CRM for short, is all about keeping your client happy by resolving their problems and offering them individualized products and services tailored to their specific needs. That is why, finance CRM is a perfect automation solution for banks that handle massive amounts of data and have to tweak their strategies to keep up with technological progress. There is so much more to CRM software, like bpm'online, than just a digital contact list. It helps unify channels of information and align operation across bank units, such as marketing and sales departments, and it motivates employers to move away from the product-oriented approach and turn to their target audience, as keeping your patrons satisfied is the main reason why their products and services exist.
Of course, not all enterprises, especially traditionally inclined ones, welcome changes. Installing powerful CRM software requires time and effort from both IT specialists and customer-oriented teams that have to get adequate training in order to use the system to its full potential. It is also a good idea to start small and spread finance CRM deployment from smaller branches center-wise.
So, is it time for you to deploy finance CRM? It is, if you say 'yes' to the four alert situations below.
Multiple tools to organize data may be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you expand your possibility range by making use of all functions that digital spreadsheets, like MS Excel, messengers, e-mail contact groups and paste-it notes have to offer. On the other hand, when you handle terabytes of data (like banks usually do), it gets extremely complicated to switch between them without forgetting or losing some important bits of information. Spreadsheets may be a good solution for storing up to a hundred positions, but when you have thousands, managing them devours too much valuable time and decreases employees' productivity. Another important drawback is the difficulty to share such information between departments, which means some of your core teams will not be updated on some important changes or events scheduled.
That is why keeping all important data in a single storage database seems the most reasonable solution. Finance CRM offers you to unite all actions on one platform, embracing sales, marketing and customer service. By guiding you through every step of the customer journey from the very first request to purchasing the product, the program helps you to remove the gap between different units of your institution and increase your profits and return-on-investment.
Back in the 90's it was common for banks to sit and wait for their new client to walk through the door. In the 21st century, this approach is outdated, and your profits are bound to fall if you keep sticking to it. It's time to wake up and do some real action! Now, it is time for companies to find clients, not vice versa. By deploying progressive finance CRM, you are sure to give your business a new start and make it stand out from the crowd. You may seek your own customers by optimizing your marketing campaigns and optimizing different types of operations for your clients' convenience.
For instance, it may be wise to reorganize different payment systems into one platform and cut the time needed to do a financial transaction. Step-by-step instructions help you to choose the best practice while easy-to-use interface and availability of data enable you to customize the system and adjust your solutions for their personal needs.
Although many automatic solutions tend to be user-friendly, a bulk of employees feel they do not use their software to its full potential or avoid using it altogether because of routine and tiresome mechanical operations it requires them to do again and again. The best way for your team to go digital with least possible effort is to find an optimal CRM solution, like bpm online, that is intuitive and requires little training for stuff. Following understandable step-by-step instructions, your team will need very little coaching and, as a result, hours of group trainings can now be dedicated to customer service. Self-learning is also easy to grasp – no need to be a rocket scientist for that either. The program only coaches the employee of the portion of functions that are imperative for his or her work, which spares employees excessive information and does not tire them.
Last but not least, is the ability of automated CRM to provide you with analytical data for better and quicker business decisions. Using all tools at your disposal, you will be able to track your client's real and virtual activity and use it for building individual strategies. Moreover, while choosing to see only the data you need on the screen, you stay focused on your key priorities more easily.


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Hartland resort park ranger admits luring teen
Christopher Craig Bennett pleaded no contest to seduction in connection with a sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.
Hartland resort park ranger admits luring teen Christopher Craig Bennett pleaded no contest to seduction in connection with a sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl. Check out this story on Freep.com: http://on.freep.com/2a3Mwh7
Livingston Daily Published 9:32 a.m. ET July 26, 2016
Christopher Bennett(Photo: Livingston County Jail)
A park ranger entered a plea to charges in connection with a sexual assault of a teenager at Waldenwoods resort in Hartland.
Christopher Craig Bennett, 36, pleaded no contest Friday to seduction, and prosecutors agreed to dismiss two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
A no-contest plea is not an admission of guilt but is treated as one at sentencing, which is set Aug. 25.
Authorities alleged the sexual assault occurred about eight years ago when Bennett worked as a park ranger at the Waldenwoods Resort & Conference Center on Old U.S. 23 in Hartland Township. The assault occurred on a then-16-year-old female camper.
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The complainant's father told the Livingston Daily that his family had been members at Waldenwoods for "many, many years" prior to his now-24-year-old daughter's attack.
"Our relationship with the park rangers was always respect these guys," he said. "This Christopher Bennett systematically … picked my daughter and asked her to go on patrol with him, and of course, she said yes. That's when he raped her on site."
Whether Bennett is still associated with the resort is not known. Messages left for the human resources director at Waldenwoods were not immediately returned.
Contact Livingston Daily justice reporter Lisa Roose-Church at 517-552-2846 or lrchurch@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @LisaRooseChurch.
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Most weeks, I use a pretty traditional definition of arts and entertainment when I decide what to review in this column.
But that's most weeks. This time, after a day-opening day-at the Indiana State Fair, I'm going to broaden my criteria a bit.
Looked at with open eyes, the Indiana State Fair is one massive piece of performance art, with thousands of artists participating (most of them unknowingly). The kids in their band uniforms trying to pretend sweat isn't pouring down their cheeks. The guy walking his sheep from the shearing area. That woman over there dripping soft serve on her ancient T-shirt.
The hands clutching radio-station promo bags filled with bright orange squeeze balls from the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network and never-to-belooked at brochures from hot tub representatives and kitchen remodelers. The senior citizen dance groups, the kids getting a chance to power-drill screws into drywall, and the 7-year-old opening the International Circus Hall of Fame show (three times daily) by spinning what looks like at least a dozen hula hoops.
The food demonstrators whose talks are followed by lines for a cupful of sample and a take-home spice packet. The minimally intrusive announcer's voice coming through the speaker suggesting visitors stop by for (if I heard it correctly) a demonstration of animal surgery.
Yes, there are traditional performances to be experienced at the fair (this year's headline entertainers still to come this week include "High School Musical" star Corin Bleu on the 11th, Sugarland on the 12th and Garrison Keiller and his "Prairie Home Companion" road show on the 13th).
It's here-and in the Project Excel artwinning display in the Grand Hall-where I find the most State Fair satisfaction. Evidence is all over of kids making things with their minds, hearts and hands-and clearly mentored by adults who care not just about the kids but about the art they are preserving and continuing. Some of the work in the Excel gallery would fit comfortably in a professional collection (such as Evansville's Tabitha Cravens' "I will keep my lips ... " sculpture and the elusive "Shattered Mirror" piece by Lafayette's Jasmyn Mudrich).
Others just demonstrate that not every kid is spending all of his or her waking hours in front of a computer or TV screen.
The Indiana State Fair runs through the 17th. Go. And enjoy the art. However you define it.
This column appears weekly. Send information on upcoming events to lharry@ibj.com. Visit ibj.com/artsfor additional reviews, previews and arts discussion.


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Meryem Beklioğlu (* 1. November 1966) ist eine türkische Biologin. Sie ist Professorin für Hydrobiologie an der Technischen Universität des Nahen Ostens (METU), Ankara.

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Meryem Beklioğlu studierte von 1984 bis 1988 Biologie (B.Sc.) und machte anschließend ihren Master in Populationsgenetik an der METU in Ankara. Ihre Masterarbeit schrieb sie zu Variationen in der Morphe von sechs Arten der Tsetsefliegen (Glossina) unter Anwendung Multivariater Statistischer Analysen. Von 1991 bis 1995 promovierte sie an der Universität Liverpool in der Arbeitsgruppe zur Limnologie (Freshwater Ecology). Seit 2007 ist sie Professorin für Hydrobiologie an der METU.

Ihre Arbeitsgruppe untersucht die Auswirkungen von Klimawandel und Landnutzung auf die Dynamik von Flachwasser-Seen.

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Punctuality is a necessary habit in all
public affairs of a civilized society. With-
out it, nothing could ever be brought to a
conclusion; everything would be in a
state of chaos. Only in a sparsely-
populated rural community is it possible
to disregard it. In ordinary living there
can be some tolerance of unpunctuality.
The intellectual, who is working on some
abstruse problem, has everything co-
ordinated and organized for the matter in
hand. He is therefore forgiven, if late for
a dinner party. But people are often
reproached for unpunctuality when their
only fault is cutting things fine. It is hard
for energetic, quick-minded people to
waste time, so they are often tempted to finish a job before setting out to keep
an appointment. If no accidents occur on the way, like punctured tyres, diver-
sions of traffic, sudden descent of fog, they will be on time. They are often more
industrious, useful citizens than those who are never late. The over-punctual
can be as much a trial to others as the unpunctual. The guest who arrives half
an hour too soon is the greatest nuisance. Some friends of my family had this
irritating habit. The only thing to do was ask them to come half an hour later
than the other guests. Then they arrived just when we wanted them.
If you are catching a train, it is always better to be comfortably early than
even a fraction of a minute too late. Although being early may mean wasting a
little time, this will be less than if you miss the train and have to wait an hour
or more for the next one; and you avoid the frustration of arriving at the very
moment when the train is drawing out of the station and being unable to get on
it. An even harder situation is to be on the platf.mp3 in good time for a train and
still to see it go off without you. Such an experience befell a certain young girl
the first time she was travelling alone.
She entered the station twenty minutes before the train was due, since her
parents had impressed upon her that it would be unforgivable to miss it and
cause the friends with whom she was going to stay to make two journeys to
meet her. She gave her luggage to a porter and showed him her ticket. To her
horror he said that she was two hours too soon. She felt in her handbag for the
piece of paper on which her father had written down all the details of the
journey and give it to the porter. He agreed that a train did come into the station
at the time on the paper and that it did stop, but only to take on water, not
passengers. The girl asked to see a timetable, feeling sure that her father could
not have made such a mistake. The porter went to fetch one and arrived back
with the stationmaster, who produced it with a flourish and pointed out a
microscopic 'o' beside the time of the arrival of the train at his station; this
little 'o' indicated that the train only stopped for water. Just as that moment
the train came into the station. The girl, tears streaming down her face, begged
to be allowed to slip into the guard's van. But the stationmaster was adamant:
rules could not be broken. And she had to watch that train disappear towards
her destination while she was left behind.


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Welcome home, Tuan Haji
Tuan Haji Sebiji Bata Dalam Tembok dan Puan Hajjah S*****
"Hello, I'm back. I kept my promise". Those were the first few words my blogging brother and very good buddy Tuan Haji Sebiji Bata Dalam Tembok uttered when he called me at 2103hrs, as soon as he got off Saudi flight SV 54oo in KLIA.
I thanked God he completed his Hajj and came back in one piece. I made him to promise that he would come back after his Hajj, when I send him off at Tabung Haji Complex on 9 October. He wasn't in perfect health when he left to fulfill the fifth tenet of the pillars on Islam although he was mentally geared up for the whole works.
In fact, he had a very bad cough when he arrived in Mekah from Medinah. He never recovered from the cough and it developed into bronchitis. He had to be treated like having acute asthmatic attack and was hospitalised for four days in a Tabung Haji dedicated hospital for respiratory diseases 5km outside Mina. All I could do then is to offer my prayer for afar.
I am so thankful to Allah s.w.t. for allowing my friend to keep his promise to me.
Earlier this morning, I spoke to Tuan Haji Faisal Roban of RBF online. He just came back too. I am so happy for him and his love ones. Soon, another blogger Tuan Haji Zainol Abideen will come home too. We are so thankful that you guys completed your Hajj and came back to your usual lives.
Welcome home, Tuan Haji.
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Remake of 'Diehard, Part II'?
The 1990 action blockbuster starring Bruce Willis as 'Officer Maclane', who foiled the attempt of 'some really bad people' whose had specific interest to seize the control of Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. on Christmas eve. It was brutal, action packed and a pure "Wrong guy, at the wrong place, at the wrong time" adreline-injceted drama!
We in Malaysia are about to see a real life 'Die hard, Part II' soon, believed to be in the making. The wheels are in motion. Like in the movie by Harlin, it is set for Christmas season. However, it is without the explosive materials, non stop burst of 5.56mm and 9mm slugs and smell of burning JetA1 kerosene but it is equally nail-biting as there would be heads rolled.
A bloody nose is more like it.
On 11 August, we scooped a story about the intention of a particular conniving businessman, who tried his best to gain control of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd. (MAHB). The attention raised foiled the attempt. At least, to many it was a situation where 'a spanner was thrown to the works', especially when that entrepreneur already got his 'wheels in motion'.
A GLC incorporated in 1991, MAHB now is the operator of 19 Malaysian airports across the nation and 5 other airports in Kazakhstan, two in India, Turkey and Maldives. MAHB's airport management system is also being deployed in two airports in Cambodia. MAHB collect over RM 1.1 billion in revenue and PATAMI stands at RM 266 million. It is a reasonably good GLC and MAHB is diversifying its business track, which include rental for commercial. Not to mention MAHB posses a lot of very valuable property parcels around airports, particularly in KLIA and Subang.
It is no secret AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes has how eyes set on the airport business, to synergies his airline mini empire that he is creating. It started when he tried to manipulate his way through Sime Darby to ask for a brand new dedicated airport for low cost carriers in Labu, which is in the final approach vicinity of KLIA if aircrafts is vectored to land via runaway 32R. The nationwide attention the bloggers created, foiled Fernandes' snakey move.
His desire to control a dedicated airport never died. Then, he was to said to have manipulated the Perak State Government for a Labu similar airport near Parit Buntar, which is in the captive market of the lucrative travelers' market of Penang and Kedah.
After successfully managed to wiggle himself into the 'majors' game' by getting Federal Government approval of Khazanah Holdings Bhd's 'share swap' of 20.5% Malaysia Airlines' shares for 10% of AirAsia in August, immediate the trained his eyes towards the controls of Malaysia Airports. Recently, we here at BigDogDotCom grabbed the attention of the SOPO cybersurfers about Fernandes managed to get Malaysia Airports to bend their rules on scheduled jet service to Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Subang.
Unbecoming of a director of GLC rubbishing KSU of MOT in social media
Then more of Fernandes's sordid antics to gain public attention. Nine days ago, him being a director of a GLC tweeted and took pot shots against Malaysia Airports and Chief Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (MOT). His game was strategic enough to demonise the management of Malaysia Airports, even though he was rubbishing on the airport taxes imposed. The fact is that, till early this year AirAsia owed RM 103 million in airport taxes collected upfront from passengers and these travelers already completed their journey. It means that not only the airport taxes were collected upfront and not passed to Malaysia Airports, the services of Malaysia Airports have been fully utilised.
Very reliable sources informed us that Fernandes is connivingly working his way to unseat Malaysia Airports CEO Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad from his job. The past few years, Bahsir is a major 'pain-in'the-arse' for Fernandes to bulldoze his way around in the low cost airline business. Now that Fernandes has his feet in a Khazanah controlled GLC as a 'joint operator', it is believed that Fernandes is now using this new found clout within Khazanah to unseat Bashir.
Malaysia Airports Boss Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad Abdul Majid
Certain boardroom maneuvers is expected within a few weeks time.
The facts is that, Malaysia Airports as a GLC under Bashir is ding well. They are bringing in good returns and Malaysia Airports already placed themselves as a global class airport operation group. Bashir's wealth of experience in Malaysia Airlines to the position of Executive Vice President has proven a valuable asset for Malaysia Airports, particularly in large airports' business such as KLIA and Penang International.
Its no mystery how Fernandes can achieve this, even without Khazanah's full support. Prime Minister Dato' Seri Mohd. Najib Tun Razak's blue eyed boy Omar Ong is in the BOD of AirAsia, along with veteran MITI Minister Tan Sri Rafidah Ahmad. Probably personalities like CIMB Managing Director Dato' Seri Nazir Tun Razak, who is personally close to Fernandes and was the 'adviser and deal maker' to the Malaysia Airlines-AirAsia 'share swap' deal in August could play substantive role in the 'removal of Bashir'.
The removal of Malaysia Airlines veteran Bashir is very important for Fernandes. The stand off about the use of aerobridges for passengers', particularly for the comfort of the extremely young, old and handicapped travelers is being put on hold here. The formula is simple; AirAsia simply don't want to pay for it. The ding-dong back and forth on the aerobridge matter already incurring extra cost to the budgeted RM 2.5 billion low cost carrier dedicated terminal KLIA2, which sit on the west side of the runaway 32L.
This is Malaysia Airports official communique' for the issue:
NO AEROBRIDGES AT KLIA2 TO CATER FOR AIRASIA'S REQUIREMENT
SEPANG – With the advent of low fare travel and commencement of Low Cost Carrier (LCC) operations in Malaysia, Malaysia Airports recognized the differing requirements of the LCCs and have supported them accordingly. In doing so, Malaysia Airports has played a key role in promoting low fare travel and the development of LCCs in Malaysia. Tan Sri Bashir clarified "As an airport operator, it is important that we support the business models of both the full service airlines as well as the LCCs. Each has a different business model and therefore has different requirements."
One of the requirements is in regard to the usage of aerobridges in their operations. In the case of AirAsia, they had explained that their business model requires a quick turnaround time in order to increase aircraft utilisation. This would then allow them to operate additional sectors in a day and enable them to reduce cost and therefore offer lower fares. This works especially well for short and medium haul sectors but less so for long haul sectors such as those operated by AirAsiaX. AirAsia therefore appealed for an exemption from Malaysia Airports's policy of requiring airlines to use aerobridges. In order to support AirAsia's business model, this exemption was given. Subsequently it had to be extended to some other LCCs as well. By this exemption, AirAsia has the option of not using aerobridges. However in practice, AirAsia does use the aerobridges during inclement weather at airports in Malaysia where aerobridges are provided.
Airports in other countries in the region make it mandatory for airlines to use aerobridges where provided, in order to enhance passenger convenience, safety and security. Should the airlines choose not to use aerobridges, they then have to park the aircraft in a remote position and bus the passengers to the terminal. AirAsia had explained that they use aerobridges at these other countries as they are compelled to adhere to the regulatory requirements at these airports, as no exemptions are given.
Based on AirAsia's decision not to use aerobridges at klia2, the terminal for LCCs, even during inclement weather or for long haul operations, the terminal is being constructed without the installation of aerobridges and instead ramps will be provided. As AirAsia and AirAsiaX would be the major airlines at klia2, it may not be worthwhile to incur the cost if the aerobridges are not going to be used. However provision has been made in the design of the terminal to accommodate the installation of aerobridges, if so required at any time, by AirAsia group or any other LCCs. Discussions will be held with other LCCs as well on their requirements.
The current charge to the airline for the use of the aerobridge is RM85.00 per usage. Based on a full A320 aircraft carrying 180 passengers for both arriving and departing flights, the cost of using the aerobridge works out to be less than 25 sen per passenger. This makes Malaysia Airports' charge for the aerobridge the lowest in the region.
Malaysia Airports has continually received numerous feedbacks from the public requesting that all airlines be required to use aerobridges in order to avoid inconvenience to passengers. Tan Sri Bashir added, "As such, we will continue to engage AirAsia and AirAsiaX, as well as other airlines to look into the possibility of further aligning their operations to the needs of passengers."
More importantly, if Bashir could be unseated and Khazanah appoints someone else who is more 'friendly' to Fernandes, then the opportunities for the latter is enormous. Not only from the business generated from airport operations, Malaysia Airports is also gearing themselves up for the asset management of facilities which will be high rental due to the demand for retail. Malaysia Airports would also own and manage shopping malls.
Lets hope this Fernandes guy trying to be Colonel Stewart and hold Dulles Airport in a seizure for personal interest, does not materialise. Malaysia Airports is in good hands at the moment and it is not anyone's affairs to determine who should run all the nineteen plus five airports.
on November 24, 2011 at 12:00 Comments (18)


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Sicily: A brief guide to the island's sublime sights
Your guide to the sublime sights of Sicily, Italy
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Beautiful Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean islands, was colonised and invaded over the centuries by a plethora of peoples. Everyone from the Greeks, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans to the Arabs, Normans, French, and Spanish have left a mark on its culture, architecture, food, and traditions.
Sicily, a brief guide to the Italian island's sublime sights © Circumnavigation - Fotolia.com
Temples, theatres, churches, UNESCO sites, and Baroque palazzi are scattered around the island, while the Sicilian coastline offers some of Italy's most spectacular beaches with crystal clear waters and rugged landscapes.
The food is also remarkably different from the mainland - it has Greek, Spanish and Arab influences, and is heavily based on fish and seafood. The island's temperate climate means oranges and lemons grow abundantly, while palm trees line the coast.
There's so much to see in Sicily that tackling its many attractions with an experienced guide may be your best bet of fitting it all in. Consider an escorted tour with the likes of Cosmos and Titan Travel to compare offers and make the most of your time on this glorious Italian island.
Perched on a hillside, beautiful Taormina overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and snow-capped Mount Etna. Its compact centre comprises the traffic-free main street of Via Umberto, lined with 15th to 19th-century houses that break up onto pretty squares.
Founded by the Greeks in the third century BC, the outstanding remains of the Greek Theatre boast jaw-dropping views of the sea and Mount Etna, often seen spewing lava.
Refuel at Da Cristina on Vico Sacramento for an arancino, a typical Sicilian snack of stuffed rice balls coated with breadcrumbs, traditionally filled with ragù, mozzarella, and peas
Alternatively, head to Bam Bar on Via Giovanni di Giovanni for a refreshing granita, a sweet frozen dessert similar to sorbet that is traditionally served with a brioche.
Mount Etna
One of the world's largest active volcanoes, Mount Etna's graceful slopes attract trekkers year-round. Seeing Mount Etna erupt is not uncommon - it is a Strombolian volcano, characterised by continual mild eruptions that send rock and ash shooting in the air.
Mount Etna Sicily, eruption 26th October 2013 © gnuckx - Flickr Creative Commons
A number of trails zigzag the volcano, although they can at times be challenging for experienced trekkers too. It's best to have a guide or head on an organised tour.
Etna People organises a range of tours, including sunset and full day tours that stop off at vineyards and restaurants serving typical Sicilian dishes.
Home to some of the most magnificent Greek archaeological remains anywhere, Siracusa was the most important city in the western world under Greek rule.
The charming old town on the island of Ortygia, a pretty maze of cobbled streets with Greek, Roman, medieval and Baroque buildings, is connected to the new town by two bridges. Built in the 6th century BC, the Temple of Apollo is the island's most ancient Doric temple.
The city's Museo Archeologico displays an impressive collection dating back to the early Greek colonies, while the Archaeological Park is home to the beautiful Teatro Greco that looks down onto the sea.
In the summer months, Greek plays are held here; sitting in the open-air and watching a performance unfold in one of the world's most ancient amphitheatres is an experience to behold.
Valley of the Temples, Agrigento
On Sicily's southern coast lies the Valley of the Temples, a series of Doric temples dating back to the 5th century BC that line a ridge facing the sea.
The area is divided into two zones: the eastern zone, which houses the more impressive remains, and the western zone, home to the gardens of Kolymbetra.
The Tempio di Ercole is the oldest, begun in the 6th century BC, with nine of its 38 columns re-erected (the rest lie scattered on the ground).
Temple of Juno in the Valley of the Temples, Sicily © Roberto Lo Savio - Fotolia.com
The beautifully preserved Tempio della Concordia dates to around 430 BC, and offers pretty sea views. The western zone houses the Tempio di Giove, the largest Doric temple ever known, although it was never completed.
It's worth taking the time to stroll around the pretty Kolymbetra Gardens, dotted with citrus trees, almond and olive groves that are located between tufa cliffs. Nearby is the Museo Nazionale Archeologico displaying finds from the area.
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Val di Noto
The southern part of the island is sprinkled with towns that were rebuilt after the destructive 1693 earthquake, each beautifully reflecting the late Baroque architecture of the 17th century.
During the mid-19th century Noto became provincial capital and is today one of the island's main attractions. Its centre is home to some of Sicily's finest buildings, including the Church of San Francesco and the wonderfully proportioned Piazza Municipio.
One of the most powerful cities in the 14th century, pretty little Modica has a spectacular Baroque cathedral and is renowned for its grainy and aromatic chocolate, which traces its origins to the Aztecs.
The Spaniards introduced the chocolate-making technique from Mexico, which remains unchanged to this day - vanilla and cinnamon are traditional flavours.
The staggeringly beautiful town of Ragusa, Sicily © Roderick Eime - Flickr Creative Commons
Split in two by the 17th-century earthquake, Ragusa has two identities: Ragusa Ibla was flattened and rebuilt in Baroque style, while Ragusa Superiore is home to modern buildings and grid-patterned streets.
Lined with gorgeous limestone palazzi, Ibla is mostly pedestrianised and largely dedicated to tourism.
Off the northern coast of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago comprising seven islands with bubbling volcanoes and lava beaches.
A pungent sulphurous odour greets travellers at Vulcano, the first port of call for boats. Hike up to the volcano's smouldering crater, or sit back and relax in the warm mud baths.
Lipari, the most populous of all the islands, is home to the Aeolian Archaeological Museum housing Neolithic pottery, Roman amphorae, plus Greek and Roman vases and statues.
To the northeast is Stromboli, whose bubbling volcano is in a constant state of activity. The island of Salina, renowned for its spectacular natural beauty, hosts a yearly caper festival in June, with entertainment, dancing, and caper-rich food aplenty.
Party animals can head to stylish Panarea, a gorgeous island with crystal-clear waters that is home to one of Italy's best nightclubs.
Beautiful Filicudi is characterised by steep slopes with stone terraces, while the cone-shaped island of Alicudi, the last of the chain, is a quiet spot where houses cling to the mountainside and mules carry heavy loads up and down steep tracks.
Early morning paddle in the Aeolian islands, Sicily © A Rochau - Fotolia.com
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Wool approaches the finish line at Boston Marathon as four first-time runners test and try nature's miracle fibre.
From its odour resistance and innate breathability to its moisture-wicking and natural temperature control properties, the benefits of wool for your workout have been well documented in recent years. And now, wool is being put to the ultimate test, as The Woolmark Company, adidas and the Boston Athletic Association come together with an exclusive Merino wool long-sleeved tee, to be given to top 20 finishers per age group at the upcoming Boston Marathon as part of a larger partnership exploring innovative new product applications within the performance market.
As The Woolmark Company's first time at the Boston Marathon, we brought together four first-time runners of the iconic race to track their preparation routines and discover firsthand their experience of wearing head-to-toe wool both pre- and post-race. As the snow began to melt in the Massachusetts capital earlier this year, we followed the locals as they warmed up for the ultimate physical, mental and emotional battle of completing the marathon, with its requisite qualifying times and fundraising minimums, not to mention training through a brutal winter that saw the American north-east blanketed by snow.
In pieces of wool and wool-blend performance apparel from adidas, among others, the four runners have been given a competitive edge in their pre-race training, embracing the fibre's many benefits. Designed to protect you from the great outdoors, Merino wool activewear offers year-round protection, no matter the level of exercise intensity. The unique benefits of Merino wool sportswear allow it to act like a second skin, helping athletes perform at their peak, from sea-level to mountain top. In contrast to synthetics, Merino wool can absorb moisture vapour which means less sweat on your body. Merino wool even absorbs and locks away the odour molecules from sweat, which are only released upon washing. Merino wool is also an active fibre that reacts to changes in body temperature. Its unique crimp structure helps you stay warm when the weather is cold, and cool when the weather is hot. And as a natural fibre, evolved over thousands of years to protect sheep against the elements, Merino wool absorbs UV radiation, making it a good choice for a wide range of outdoor activities.
"I had never thought of wearing wool as running gear, [but] I have been very impressed by how lightweight yet durable the clothes feel, and there does seem to be a resistance to smell which most of my other synthetic running gear fails to hide," says Dusseldorp.


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A girl writes about her love for her big brother. BROTHER The one who you love without ever saying anything The one who knows BROTHER.
I'm not big on poems, I'm more of a song writer. I swear that first poem is magic. I written lots of things about love and how it's not dead and wishing she can see that it's.
Feb 7, 2018. The first poem, I'm sorry (not sorry), is for the women. It's about our default setting of apologizing for existing, how we qualify everything with,
But then, most life lists require you to exit your life, or your good sense, to execute the list items—parachute from outer space, visit the Titanic, sit through a whole season of Girls.
Mother Tongue's big annual event was an anti-Valentine's Day slam every February, with prize money for whoever did the best poem for being broken up or. And in fact, I'm sorry to say, back in the.
If you had made a mistake and want to say sorry for it then, the best way to apologize is to send im sorry poems. Save the relationship from breaking with im sorry.
Send your girl some beautiful quotes with a sorry and she will know that you have. I'm sorry baby for all the wrongs I did, I know you still love me and I still love.
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Sad Poems – Poems about Death – Dad by Judy Burnette. This is a beautiful poem about a woman, very simply, missing her father.
But he couldn't answer why he killed the girl. "I've sat and tried to go over it and over it. There's no reason, there's no why, no justification for it. Sorry's not enough. I apologize for everything.
Renate, a student at a nearby Catholic girls' school, is mentioned a reported 14 times in the yearbook from the all-male high school, including on a group of football players described as "Renate.
And the director's new film, The Beguiled, casts Dunst as a teacher for a Gothic girls' boarding. as an excuse. "I'm eating fried chicken and McDonald's before work. So I'm like, 'We have no.
Browse through Spike Milligan's poems and quotes. 51 poems of Spike Milligan. Still I Rise, The Road Not Taken, If You Forget Me, Dreams, Annabel Lee. Early lifeMilligan was born in Ahmednagar, India, on 16 April 1918, the son of an Irish.
by Sophie39 1 year ago Hi Mitamily28, I'm sorry about your brother. It sounds like you really loved him a lot and that he was a blessing to your whole family.
Oct 11, 2016. I'm sorry that when I do get hurt I say things I don't mean. I'm sorry that my temper flies out of control sometimes. I'm sorry that I hate depending.
But only when I smoked it alone, contemplating the general existential horror of life for a then 16-year-old girl. When I was with. different English classes (I'm sorry, again, Mr. [REDACTED]),
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Q: Why are my images too big for iPhone I started a Photoshop document with the following set up:
width: 640px
height: 960px
Resolution: 326 pixels/inch
The images are taken directly from that file.
I am using phonegap to build an application. Whenever I test it, it makes my image far too large for the iphone screen. I'm not using a viewport or resizing anything. Please help!
Some of you were asking for my code:
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A: Just create images with 640x960 size don't set 326 ppi its not needed. Just go with default.

A: You don't need to set that resolution... To create iPhone app UI in Photoshop, use these settings:
iPhone 3G/3GS - iPod
Width: 320px
Height: 480px
Resoluzion: 72px/inch
Color Method: RGB 8bit
Pixel Ratio: Square Pixels
iPhone 4
Width: 640px
Height: 960px
Resolution: 72px/inch
Color Method: RGB 8bit
Pixel Ratio: Square Pixels
When you save your bigger images (retina display), remember to name them with the same name of the smaller and add @2x before .png

A: Even though you're using a "retina" size image, you still need to specify the size (resolution) as 320x480 in your CSS (and config.xml)
If you think about, although there are more pixels packed in, the screen size is still the same. Also, it makes further sense as your image is displaying too big when you set it to the larger, retina, size.

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Bell's (2007) meta-analysis also revealed as a strong predictor of team performance. Multidisciplinary teams likely have a relatively high level of openness to experience because joining a multidisciplinary team indicates an openness to other perspectives to solve a common problem.
Although the general personality of the group and its members was helpful in surviving the storming stage, the ability to make it through this stage was driven most by the WHG's shared mission, vision, and values. Harrison et al.
(2002) discovered that functional diversity had a significant, negative influence on social integration. However, they also found that outcome importance was the only actual (vs.
perceived) deep-level diversity variable that had a significant effect on social integration, which then influenced team performance. In other words, differences in how important the goal was to team members appeared to have the greatest impact on their inability to socially integrate. The WHG members had not only agreed on their mission and its potential value but they all placed a high level of importance on fulfilling that mission, which facilitated social integration.
corroborated these views, proposing that work values affect team formation early on in the process and that similarity in these values leads to cohesiveness, trust, norm development, and effective communication. Finally, these shared values and mission brought satisfaction to the group members. Despite the moments of contention ( i.e., storming), the members enjoyed working together; they valued their functional diversity.
Team structure was also important for buffering conflict during this stage. Each member played a specific role, so it was easy to delegate tasks to certain people. This reduced the potential for conflict because it enabled members to focus on their tasks. However, there is an important distinction to be made here between taskwork and teamwork.
Taskwork processes are what teams are doing, whereas teamwork processes are how they are doing it with each other. The WHG learned during the storming phase that it is not only taskwork that matters but how processes and tasks are completed that is critical to team effectiveness.
Marks et al. (2001) developed a helpful framework for understanding team processes—validated through meta-analysis (LePine, Piccolo, Jackson, Mathieu, & Saul, 2008).
The transition and action processes were mentioned previously; however, Marks and colleagues also described a third type of process: interpersonal processes. Interpersonal processes are processes that are used to manage interpersonal relationships that occur during both transition and action phases. Reflecting on this stage in the WHG's history, the group can identify processes in each of these three categories that were beneficial to moving the group past the storming stage.
During transition phases, the way in which the group conducted mission analysis, formulation, and planning was helpful for social integration. This process was conducted in an open and participatory manner, where decisions were made collectively, and all members openly shared their opinions. Although this process could be viewed as a hindrance to team performance because of its inefficiency, the positive influence it had on social integration far outweighed its potential negative influence, especially during this time of storming. This process allowed all team members to remain informed and involved.


The hottest day in the United Kingdom in nearly 30 years. The day of the Queen's Speech. And the hottest ticket in town was for opening night of the Royal Opera House's new production of Giuseppe Verdi's Otello, featuring German über-tenor Jonas Kaufmann.
Amid constant rumors of Kaufmann's impending cancellation, pundits debating his ability to deliver on the very challenging role, and a widely communicated change of Iago (from Ludovic Tezier to Marco Vratogna) a few weeks before opening, this was one event the opera glitterati did not want to miss. This opening night carried a feeling of festivity and anticipation that is rarely experienced these days. Every talent agent, music journalist and opera patron wanted to see whether Kaufmann was going to be the defining Otello of our generation.
His voice has the dark smoldering timbre that can light this role on fire. He has the volume demanded by this daunting part. And he has the sort of star appeal we haven't seen since the glory days of the "three tenors".
The 47 year old Bavarian delivered a rock solid, high quality, disciplined, often engaging and passionate Moor (without black face – as is now the norm), who shimmered in the lyrical passages. His breath reserves seemed inexhaustible, particularly in the first act duet "Gia nella notte densa", where he skipped the pauses that many of the greats traditionally took. His moments of intensity were mostly convincing, and he believably portrayed the gullible general's decline into jealous insanity. But somehow, this Otello still didn't pop, and Kaufmann is unlikely to prove the defining Otello of his generation. For that, he lacks the savage attack of a Mario del Monaco or the bombastic presence of a Placido Domingo at his height.
Maria Agresta's Desdemona was vocally precise, attractive and delivered some fine pianissimi in the first and third acts, but she was a far cry from the unforgettable Desdemonas that were matched with the great Otellos of yesteryear.
Marco Vratogna had the lion's share of the dramatic heavy lifting, which he dispatched with vivid enthusiasm but little vocal discipline. He was mostly barking and frequently flat.
The smaller roles were handily dominated by the excellent Cassio of young Canadian Frederic Antoun.
Antonio Pappano masterfully inspired his orchestra, teasing out details and richness that often go unnoticed. The Royal Opera Chorus was nuanced, dynamic and ebullient. This extraordinary chorus will raise the temperature of any performance. Particularly noteworthy were the dancers who executed the thrilling fight scenes (Fight Director Ran Arthur Braun).
Director Keith Warner and set Designer Boris Kudlicka had some good ideas, especially in the first act, where the shifting set segments dramatically simulated the sensation of the drunken crowd. The latticework of the walls – occasionally redolent of North African architecture – also was used to good effect. By the second and third act, however, direction and design descended into provincial territory, with an oversized St. Mark's Lion pointlessly dragged across the stage, only to re-appear (at least I assume that's what it was), in a destroyed condition in an underutilized storage room next to Otello and Desdemona's bedchamber. The bedchamber itself looked like a rather standard deluxe room in any up market contemporary hotel, and nothing like what one would expect for the hero of Cyprus. Costumes were period, other than Otello's final appearance in a cloak that looked like it had been borrowed from a Harry Potter wizard.
This sold out operatic evening was satisfying and at times exciting, and the audience rewarded the cast accordingly. But the most memorable Otello of our generation it was not.


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KRBD seeks full-time reporter
Posted by Leila Kheiry | Jun 20, 2019
KRBD-FM in Ketchikan, Alaska, is hiring a full-time news reporter.
KRBD is the community radio station for Ketchikan. Local news is a vital part of the service we provide to southern Southeast Alaska. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, efficient, accurate, compassionate, and passionate about producing community news.
A sense of humor, too, always helps.
KRBD is a small station with a high priority on news. The news reporter produces the local news in collaboration with CoastAlaska and Alaska Public Media.
KRBD's news reporter works with the CoastAlaska regional news team, which includes six Alaska news stations. The CoastAlaska Regional News Director provides editorial supervision and news gathering and production support.
Salary DOE. Range begins at $37,000 a year with competitive health and retirement benefits.
The application period will remain open until the position is filled. The deadline for the first round of applicant screenings is July 11. Please review the position description before applying.
Interested applicants should send cover letters, resumes and examples of work to pos1@krbd.org.
More about us: KRBD is a member of CoastAlaska, Inc., a regional public broadcasting organization consisting of six member stations. CoastAlaska provides administrative, financial, development, engineering and technical support services to member stations. KRBD is locally owned and operated by Rainbird Community Broadcasting, Inc., with support from CoastAlaska.
KRBD is associated with National Public Radio and Alaska Public Media. The station enjoys strong community support and has many volunteers providing content and assisting in fundraising activities. KRBD also serves as the LP1 for our listening area and we sit at the table of our Local Emergency Planning Committee, LEPC. Public safety for island communities such as ours is of the utmost importance.
Located in the Tongass National Forest on Revillagigedo Island in Southeast Alaska, Ketchikan's population is 13,000. KRBD's total listening audience includes Metlakatla Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Thorne Bay, and Hollis via translators serving an additional 5,000 people and as well as the maritime fishing and shipping fleet.
As a temperate rainforest, the moderate temperatures of the Tongass produce lush foliage and allow for fantastic outdoor opportunities in fishing, hunting, camping, boating and hiking nearly year-round. The lushness comes from, on average, 160 inches of precipitation per year. Ketchikan is home to a thriving arts and music community, with great schools and a booming tourism industry. We also have a U.S. Coast Guard base protecting the waters of the Inside Passage, and a world-renowned fishing industry supported by numerous fish processors. Ketchikan is also a shipping hub for many surrounding communities, as well as a regional medical hub for southern Southeast Alaska.
Rainbird Community Broadcasting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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CASE:Mr. J was a 39 year-old white married male who came to the hospital for a tissue biopsy and was subsequently diagnosed with advanced adenocarcinoma of unknown primary origin. His disease had progressed to the point where the tumors could not be debulked. The previous week Mr. J had been working full time and leading a very active lifestyle, so his diagnosis and prognosis came as a shock to him and his family. The primary medical team consulted the Palliative Care Team (PCT) to assist with symptom management, discussion of treatment options and goals, and planning of end-of-life (EOL) care.
Once Mr. J became physically comfortable and accepting of his poor prognosis, he voiced concerns about how to talk to his 6 year-old son and 8 year-old daughter about his illness and likely death. The RN for the PCT provided Mr. J with books that aid parents in discussing death and dying with children, and the behavioral medicine specialist with the PCT assisted Mr. J in applying these materials to the conversation he would have with his children.
Although his message was brief, Mr. J feared he would emotionally break down when having this conversation with his children. He wanted to be "strong" for them so that they would not be too frightened. To promote his sense of self-control Mr. J practiced his conversation with the behavioral medicine specialist who in turn coached him on breathing techniques that would help him stay in control of his emotions.
The practice helped, but Mr. J still feared that "we'll all end up crying and that's not going to any of us any good in the long run." So then the behavioral medicine specialist worked with him on identifying specific ways in which he was a father to his children, e.g., he helped his children with their homework and he read to them every night before they went to bed. She suggested that after he gives them the bad news and answers their questions, Mr. J might reassure his children that he's still going to help them with their homework and read to them every night.
1. Rosenheim, E., Reicher, R. (1985). Informing children about a parent's terminal illness. J Child Psychol Psychiatry Allied Disc. 26:995-998.
2. Siegel, K., Raveis, V., Karus, D. (1996). Pattern of communication with children when a parent has cancer. In L. Baider & L. Cooper (Eds) Cancer and the family, pp 109-128. John Wiley and Sons: New York.
I've just come across Pallimed through alink from Medscape and it looks like a really great blog!
My wife is a primary school teacher and we have recently be talking about educating children about death and dying through school programmes. I know this has been done by some hospices, most notably St Christophers in the UK. In situations like the case noted here, it would be great if kids had some idea of what death is about, but our society is so reluctent to talk about it, it just makes the situation so much more difficult.
At a recent palliative and hospice care conference in Australia I met the author of a fairly new book written for children and designed to introduce concepts of death, loss and grief. My wife thought it was great and is considering how she could use it in her class of 6-7 year olds. It is called Jelly Bean's Secret by Molly Carlile (you can see it here on Molly's blog - http://www.mollycarlile.com/JellyBeansSecret.pdf). Just thought if anyone is interested or works with children this might be a good resource.
Wayne, sorry for the late reply to your comment. Thanks for the link on the book. I will pass it on to the Child Teen Specialist I work with and I bet other people will too.


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Patricia Leonard is a 28-year-old writer from New York. She has recently been published in Three Rooms Press' anthology Maintenant 10. She writes poetry and creative non-fiction. Writing all her life, her words have transformed how she sees the world. Now finally sharing her work with the world, she is well received as a talented writer with a way with words. A natural star, she thrives before you.


Introducing the 2019 BMW X6 M. With less than 2,000 miles on the odometer, this model delivers an exhilarating ride without compromising ultimate luxury! Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the powerful 8 cylinder engine, and load leveling rear suspension maintains a comfortable ride. Well tuned suspension and stability control deliver a spirited, yet composed, ride and drive Turbocharger technology provides forced air induction, enhancing performance while preserving fuel economy. A wealth of standard features means that you no longer have to sacrifice. Like power windows, mirrors, and seats, leather upholstery, an automatic dimming rear-view mirror, heated door mirrors, a power liftgate, remote keyless entry, an overhead console, and a blind spot monitoring system. With high intensity discharge headlights illuminating your path, you'll always appreciate maximum visibility. For drivers who enjoy the natural environment, a power moon roof allows an infusion of fresh air. BMW ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such as: dual front impact airbags with occupant sensing airbag, head curtain airbags, traction control, brake assist, a security system, an emergency communication system, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. Safety and maximum capability are assured via self leveling rear suspension, which maintains optimal driving geometry. It also arrives with a Carfax history report, providing you peace of mind with detailed information. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service. Stop by our dealership or give us a call for more information.


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Nikki Haley HPV Bill Veto: Bakari Sellers' South Carolina Vaccination Measure For Middle Schoolers Falls
By Chris Gentilviso
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) has vetoed a Democratic-sponsored bill aimed at providing seventh-graders with a free HPV vaccine.
Lexington (S.C.) Patch reports that the measure picked up support across both sides of the partisan aisle, with a 63-40 House vote and 40-2 Senate vote in favor of passing the initiative.
Haley defended her Tuesday veto, calling the bill unnecessary and a "precursor to another taxpayer-funded healthcare mandate," the Charleston Post and Courier reports.
State Rep. Bakari Sellers (D-Bamberg, S.C.) sponsored the bill and blasted Haley's move, calling her decision one that "puts her own selfish political ambitions ahead of the people of South Carolina."
"This bill had bipartisan support and gives optional education and preventative vaccines to adolescents in an effort to thwart cervical cancer," said Sellers in a statement. "This is a common sense approach to a very serious problem. To call this measure unnecessary is demeaning and insulting to the heroic women who fight this cancer everyday. I am deeply disappointed that politics once again has prevailed over women's health."
The governor's veto comes with its share controversy. The Anderson (S.C.) Independent Mail rewinds to Haley's 2007 tenure as a state representative, when she co-sponsored a bill authorizing mandatory HPV vaccination for seventh-grade girls. Haley eventually killed that bill on the grounds that it did not include an opt-out for parents, but Sellers' 2012 version would have given parents the ability to do so, Lexington (S.C.) Patch notes.
"It was a mistake then, I've said it's a mistake now," Haley said on Tuesday, according to the South Carolina Radio Network. "Now that I have a 14-year-old daughter, it is something that is very close to my heart in terms of what I'm going to do as a parent and what I want for my child."
Lies GOP Tells About Women's Bodies
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Birth Control Causes Prostate Cancer
Earlier this year, a New Hampshire lawmaker came up with a new reason the government should not require health insurance companies to provide contraception. "As a man, would it interest you to know that Dr. Brownstein just published an article that links the pill to prostate cancer?" state Rep. Jeanine Notter (R) asked a male representative at the hearing, the Merrimack Patch reports. "In the children that are born from these women?" he asked. Notter could not clearly explain the study or how the pill results in prostate cancer. The study described in the newsletter of Dr. David Brownstein, a physician and holistic practitioner in Michigan, suggests men may ingest estrogen through environmental contamination, not in utero from mothers taking birth control. An author of the study told ABC News, "This is just a hypothesis-generating idea. Women should not be throwing away the pill because of this."


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China introduces new game approval process, limiting total approvals per year
HTML5 games now require approval, anti-addiction system policy expanded to mobile titles
China's State Administration of Press and Publication (SAPP) has offered clarity and new information on the game approval process following a six-month-long freeze last year and the resumption of new game approvals in December.
At a conference reported on by Niko Partners, SAPP offered that the reason for the freeze last year was due to the fact that the Chinese gaming industry had developed so quickly, regulations had not kept up. According to deputy director of the Publishing Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department Feng Shixin, China's gaming industry brings in $30 billion in annual revenue, includes 200 public game companies, 6,000 total game companies and over 600 million players.
With the resumption of game approvals comes a new application process. So far, a total of 1,029 games have been approved, but the regulator is still working through a backlog and stopped taking submissions for new games in February of this year. However, the regulator will resume taking new submissions on April 22 using the new application process, and new titles will begin to see approval alongside titles still in the backlog.
Along with the new application process, other changes coming with the new regulations include:
An Online Game Ethics Committee formed of experts and scholars, which will evaluate whether or not games submitted follow China's social values
A limit to the number of games approved each year. Niko projects fewer than 5,000 games will be approved in 2019.
Games that are copycat titles, poker, mah-jong, or games that include obscene content will not be approved.
Anti-addiction systems targeting children under 18 similar to the ones already in use on PC games in the country will be implemented on mobile.
HTML5 games will now be required to go through the game approval process.
Chinese publishers will be encouraged to self-regulate and promote titles with China's core values in mind while avoiding misrepresentation of history, politics, or law.
The SAPP provided this additional guidance for publishers looking to submit games:
If a game is part of a series, this must be noted in the application. If not noted, the game will be assumed to have the same title as an existing game, and is unlikely to get a license.
If an online game has offline content, the application must indicate that and explain the offline content.
When submitting a game for approval, do not include the version number in the title.
There shall be no images of dead bodies or pools of blood in any games.
Developers may not change the color of pools of blood to accommodate.
Mobile game applications do not require publishers to send a smartphone with the game pre-installed for approval.
Publishers no longer need to submit a paper copy of the "banned words list" for each game, a digital version of the list is sufficient.
The new application process will be implemented this week, with new application formats being released soon and local bureaus being advised on the new procedures.
Mobile revenues grew $135m in Malaysia and Singapore in two years
Niko Partners reports shows rapid growth in gaming on smartphones, surpassing PC
Chinese console market to grow to $2.15bn by 2024
Niko Partners predicts grey market console sales will decline as number of legal devices nears one billion


Wtf is this garbage??? Is this what they call memes now days??
Lyrics – Meow multiplied by 1,639 (INACCURATE GUESS) Btw September 2018?
Who watches nyan cat at three in the morning?
I always thought the song was saying meow. Today I learned why it is called nyan cat, and I've never been more annoyed in my life.
Mom: Stahp playing that it's annoying!
*Me*: It's a cat with a pop tart for a body..
What the crap is this flip?
SHUT UP YOU ANNOYING CAT!!!!!
In Soviet Russia, cat sings you.


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