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I don't suppose we could get as much traveling this year than the last. It's just so hard to take vacations when both of us are working. Nonetheless, Valentine's Day has been marked in our calendar even a few months ago. It's very special for us as a couple and we want to have a worth-remembering date on this weekend. The photos below are taken from our Valentine Getaway in St. Louis, Missouri last year. It was so cold up there on a February but that didn't stop us from exploring the gardens, restaurants, museums and even the marvelous Gateway Arch. It was an experience of a lifetime. I truly cherish our vacation time together. I wonder what's it gonna be like this year! We'll be heading to Hot Springs, Arkansas this weekend, and I'm actually excited of the things that we can do there. Let's see, I know there's the Mid-America Science Museum, Bathhouse Row, Garvan Gardens, The Mountain Tower, Maxwell Blade Theater of Magic and of course my favorite part, a visit to the Hot Springs Mall, lol! And yeah, how could I forget, I'm gonna treat hubby to a Valentine's dinner at Kobe's Japanese restaurant. My camera is ready...Can't wait for Saturday to come...How about you? What's your plan on Valentine's Day?
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
3 replies:
- Anonymous said...
Great pics, Jenn, it reflects your mood. happy valentine's. God bless.
- February 10, 2009 at 9:37 PM
- Dean and Lee Schroeder said...
Wow! Thanks for sharing the photos Jhenn. Nakaadto mi sa MO and visited gateway arch pero we didn't try going to the arch, nahadlok ko hehehe
Advance Happy V-day!- February 10, 2009 at 11:47 PM
- ""rarejonRez"" said...
oh i love the city of st. louis and i couldn't get enough of the gateway arch! :) thanks for sharing ur gorgeous shots sis!
happy hearts day!- February 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM
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We appear to be entering a period of Windows' development where we can expect new features and tweaks to come to the operating system several times a year. To that end, Microsoft continues to add, remove, and generally experiment with Windows 11's features and user interface via its Insider Preview channels.
The most interesting addition we've seen in a while is rolling out to users on the experimental Dev Channel now: a modified version of the taskbar with much-improved handling of app icon overflow when users have too many apps open at once. Click an ellipsis button on your taskbar, and a new icon overflow menu opens up, allowing you to interact with any of those extra icons the same way you would if they were sitting on the taskbar.
This would be a big improvement over the current overflow behavior, which devotes one icon's worth of space to show the icon for the app you last interacted with, leaving the rest inaccessible. That icon will continue to appear on the taskbar alongside the new ellipsis icon. Microsoft says that app icons in the overflow area will be able to show jump lists and other customizable shortcuts the same as any other app icon in the taskbar.
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Chuze Fitness, the San Diego-based family-owned fitness center chain with seven locations locally and 30 total, is finally ready to welcome back its members.
Later this week, Chuze Fitness, with 300 out of 1,200 employees in the county and revenue of $75 million in 2019, will operate its Chula Vista facility out of an adjacent fenced-in, 8,000 square foot outdoor area. To accommodate as many guests as possible within social distancing guidelines, an additional 4,000 square feet from the bordering parking lot will be utilized as well.
"Our goal is to roll it out on Aug. 14, that is the reopening day for 'Chuze Outdoors'," said Cory Brightwell, CEO. "We closed on March 16 and were shut down for three months. But when we reopened in San Diego on June 13 for about a month, we got a great response. A large percentage of our members were anxious to get back in the gym. We had a great first week of reopening and we could see a lot of enthusiasm in people's faces behind their masks."
The objective, Brightwell said, is for the company to retain the 95% of its members that have remained throughout the lockdown, and, if Chuze Outdoors proves to be relatively successful, recreate the model at other locations down the line.
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"This is our hope," Brightwell said, "but it will depend on landlords allowing us to use parking lot spaces and the cities being ok with outdoor workouts. Chula Vista was the best test market and hopefully it gets a good response."
To set the stage, Brightwell said large banquet-style tents have been erected in the outdoor area, where cardio and strength machines as well as free-weights have been moved to. He said, because the Chula Vista location, opened four years ago, is only three miles from the National City studio, he hopes to attract some of those members as well.
On the safety aspect, Brightwell said he has set up disinfecting and hand sanitizing stations and members will have regulated access to bathrooms inside the facility, although showers and lockers are off limits. Additionally, both staff and guests are encouraged to follow the four Ws, he said: wash hands, workout six feet apart, wipe equipment and wear a mask.
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As an added option, Chuze Fitness will also launch iChuzeFitness.com, a live and on-demand program for both members and non-members for a cost of $5.99/month, said Brightwell. The portal includes a large library of various types of workout formats, he said, that spawned from the virtual Instagram and Facebook live videos that Chuze Fitness has offered since the shutdown in March.
"The thought was, how can we allow nine out of 30 clubs to keep us afloat?" said Brightwell, adding that Chuze Fitness gyms are still open in the states of Colorado and New Mexico. "To that, we responded with our virtual live and on-demand platform. During our closure months, we took the opportunity to get our rockstar team in training and coaches in front of the camera in high-quality production studios to put together a program that members could watch from home even while we are closed."


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Flirt with a Short Text – Cute Paragraphs for Him
Although not all guys are capable of delivering romantic phrases, that does not imply they do not desire to hear them from their partner. To love and be loved in return is perhaps one of the most wonderful feelings in the world. We all have families, friends, and that special someone who serves as the subject of our affection. The question is, are we telling them exactly how much we love them?
Follow the next piece of advice if you want to surprise your spouse in the morning. You must get up a little earlier than your partner. Then, with a pen and a small piece of paper (yep, you read that correctly – pen and paper), transcribe any of these cute little paragraphs for him. Make sure he sees your small love letter and wakes up with a kiss. This could be exactly what he needs to get his day started.
Sweet Short Paragraphs for Him
These short and sweet lines for him, perfect for any occasion, will appeal to those who are used to striking the target with just a few words.
- You are my protector angel. I assume you were dispatched to keep an eye on me. As long as you're by my side, there's never a moment when I don't feel safe. I am extremely fortunate.
- You are my source of hope, and loving you is a priceless treasure. My heart will be empty or full of anguish without you. Because I adore you, I cherish you with all my heart, my precious angel!
- Good morning, little one. It's all because of you that every morning is so wonderful. I hope your day is filled with the loveliest memories that you will cherish for the rest of your life, and that you have a great day planned in every way.
- My beloved love, the aura of your beauty overtook my breath the first time I saw you and nearly drowned me in the pool of passion. If it hadn't been for the lifeguard kisses you bestowed on me, I might not have survived. I adore you.
- Please trust me when I say I adore you. Know that when I say forever, I mean it. Promise me you won't cry when I say goodbye, because the day I say goodbye is the day I die.
- I'm not interested in the moon, stars, or universe. I'm not looking for a million dollars or a piece of gold jewelry. In this life, all I need is your love.
- Nobody has ever made me feel more enraged, annoyed, or irritated than you have. But no one has ever made me feel as happy, as loved, or as special as you have. I'd rather have that than anything else.
The Roses are red…Violets are blue… But there isn't a poem on this planet that can fully express how much I adore you.
The Cutest Paragraphs to Say to Your Boyfriend
Do you want to truly astound him? The recipe is simple to follow. Take your love, add a lovely dress and a wonderful smile, some wine and candles, and one of these nice paragraphs to say to your partner to spice it up. Serve right away!
- You are used to me; you know that I can take care of myself to the best yet I can't stop thinking of how to meet you even for every second of my life; that could be because you are my prince among millions of princes. I love you!
- Your love mesmerizes my heart, like the beautiful flower of an apple tree, and offers me a unique type of pleasure I can't define. It brings me joy and happiness that I want to share with the rest of the world. I am fortunate that you, my lovely spouse, were chosen for me from Heaven's parliament.
- I knew we were going to have something extraordinary from the moment I saw you. It was the same way we found ourselves in our own universe when we got together. I feel like the words I say to you are more genuine than anything else I've ever uttered.
- You bring life to my world. Because of you, I believe I've grown as a person, more equipped to love and care for the people in my life. You are incredibly inspirational, and I always look forward to seeing you again. I adore you, I adore you, I adore you
- My heart beats faster than the speed of light when I think about you, and if I don't take precautions, I may collapse one day as a result of the strain with which my heart beats for you.
- I'll remember this discussion someday, and I'll remember how in love I was just chatting with you. I can't wait to see you again someday and remind you of this exact moment.
- More enticing than anything else about you is your commitment to building a wonderful life for us. It's incredible how dedicated, industrious, and enthusiastic you are. I was extremely fortunate that you chose to be with me. I've discovered the ideal partner.
One Very Cute Paragraphs for Him to Wake Up To
Coffee and exercise are not part of the morning routine. It begins with adorable paragraphs that you can send to your partner via text message or mail. If you're a married woman, your husband will appreciate hearing these kind words in the morning.
- I'm thinking about breakfast right now, but nothing seems good enough. I could get a fresh cup of coffee, but it wouldn't warm me up the way you do. I could make a pillow from pancakes, but they wouldn't be as soft as your lips. I could get a crepe filled with whip cream, strawberries, and powdered sugar, but it still wouldn't be as sweet as you.
- The light of your handsome face mesmerizes my heart. It gives me comfort that suits the temper of a sweet lady like me. I know you can't resist my charm either, but you are so special that I may die without you by my side. I love you! Good morning, handsome!
- When we're together, I feel as though I'm invincible. It's like every piece of me is so weightless that I can drift from one cloud to another without ever coming down. I never want this feeling to end.
- I hope your morning is as radiant as your glowing smile that always lights up my world. Thank you for always bringing sunshine to my life. You are my joy and my happiness. I love you.
- Your hugs and kisses are the only sunshine I need. I just can't imagine my life without you. With you, I feel so loved and special. I know that there's nothing in this world that could ever compare to the immense love you give to me. Rise and shine, my sunshine!
- I want to spend every second of my life with you. You give me everything I want in a man. It brings me happiness every day that a handsome man like you is my husband. I just want you to know that I love you!
- The morning breeze makes me think of you. The sunshine in my window makes me think of you. The sweet song of the birds makes me think of you. I just can't stop thinking about you, and it's still morning!
- Every morning is a blessing because it is another chance to see your lovely smile, your enchanting eyes, and your kissable lips. I feel so lucky to wake up each day right next to you. Good morning, my love!
Express your Love through Long Paragraphs for Him
We've compiled a list of the greatest long paragraphs for him that are both adorable and romantic for those of you who struggle to keep it short.
- People say that magic is not real, that wishes don't come true, and that Prince Charming is nowhere… so then how do I have you? You are magical, yet so real. You are like a dream that comes to me every waking morning. Others may not believe in fairy tales and happy endings, but I believe in a magical kind of love that I spend each day with you.
- This life is full of rubies, flowers, and diamonds, but the only treasure I admire among all these things is you, my true and faithful husband. You are the joy of my life. God truly gave me the best gift ever. I love you beyond imagination because you mean the world to me, till the end of time I will always love you without limits.
- There is no other reason why I love you so much than the fact that you are as special as a treasure of love. It gives me a strong privilege to be with you for the rest of my life. Baby, I must tell you that I'm in love with you!
- You are my world. I've honestly fallen deeply in love with you and I am not afraid to say it. We have been through thick and thin and we are still going strong. I can't imagine my life without you by my side. I love you so much I can't even explain it! Forever and ever babe
- Those kisses you gave me left an indelible mark on my heart. I find a reason to remember that day we were together under the tree whenever I miss you. Right now, I want to hold you so I can feel the warmth of your body. I adore you.
- I love you so much. You are my world. Without you, I don't know what I would do. You are so amazing, you do everything to make sure I'm taken care of. I couldn't ask for a better boyfriend. I love you with my entire heart and soul, babe. You're my Pooh Bear forever and nobody is changing my mind.
Love Paragraph for Boyfriend
Sincere words of love inspire and encourage more than anything else. These love phrases for your guy will undoubtedly touch his heart and spirit.
- No day breaks that I do not love you more than I used to do. No matter the situation at hand, it is all the same to me. I can never be comfortable without you, so why should I stop loving you? You are the most handsome man I have ever met in life.
- I can say it a million times and it still won't be enough: I LOVE YOU. Your love is amazing. It's perfect. It's GREAT. I've seen love before, but not like this. This love is exceptional. Thank you for being my partner.
- As you set your eyes upon these blissful words of mine, I want you to find a place in your heart to always pray for you and me because I am willing to be your wife. I have found in you what a good husband should be called—I love you, my sweetheart!
- I can't believe there was a time in my life when I didn't have you. I can't believe there were mornings when I didn't wake up next to you. I can't believe there were evenings when I didn't kiss you goodnight. I can't believe there were days when I didn't think of you and jokes I didn't share with you. You have become a part of me and who I am, and I am so thankful for it. I'm just as crazy about you today as I was when we first started dating, and every day I fall in love with you a little bit more. You mean so much to me sweetheart. I love you.
- You have brought more love and laughter into my life than anyone before. You are not only the perfect amount of silly, but you have eyes full of charm and mischief. Before we'd met, I hoped for someone to come into my life to laugh with. Then you came along and all was right in the world. My prayers were answered.
- Remember when we first met? It's crazy to think that we were just two people that had no idea how much the other person was going to mean to them. We were so naive and clueless but now look at us – we're inseparable and unstoppable!
Heart-melting Goodnight Paragraphs for Him
If your prince charming is the first thing you think about in the morning and the last thing before you fall asleep, let him know about this with heart-melting goodnight paragraphs for him.
- I wish I had your chest to put my head on instead of this old pillow. Just thinking of you before I close my eyes and dream of you.
- Hearing from you before every night's sleep is a free VIP ticket to the dreamland. I see it as part of your unending commitment to loving me.
- Goodnight my sweet prince. I miss you more with each passing day, and the most these lonely nights.
- I wish you Sweet dreams. Have a good night's rest and expect the joy that comes with tomorrow. Kisses.
- In all the world, I only want you to keep me safe at night. I can't wait until you can hold me again.
- I couldn't fall asleep unless I told you how much I miss you – love you and goodnight!
- If I never told you how much I missed you at night, it's just because I don't want my teddy bear to get jealous. I miss you my sweet!
- I wish we didn't have to sleep apart, so I'll be seeing you in my dreams, my love
- Goodnight, a man of my dreams, I'll see you there
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Friday begins with the crypto market in green—an uptick of 0.83% at release. Despite the back-to-back breaches experienced between the 2nd and 4th of August, the broader space looks robust for now.
Last week's relief rally seems to have fizzled out, but the market cap holds steady at $1.08 trillion—up by 0.44% over the past 24 hours.
Key highlights
As we approach the weekend, it may be appropriate to take a closer look at some key figures that have revealed themselves this morning:
- Despite the marginal increase in the 24-hour market cap, the daily trading volume seems to have dipped by almost 5% as of 5 August 2022.
- Stablecoins seem to have contributed 92.15% of the entire trading volume registered since yesterday.
- Bitcoin's market dominance is at 40.73%, down by 0.43%, day on day.
- CRE8, India's first onshore crypto index, was trading at ₹2,978.40 (as of 5 August, 8.30 am), up by 1.77%, on a day-to-day basis.
Key coins
The top 10 crypto assets by market capitalization stayed put during the past 24 hours. They were able to keep steady due to the lack of actionable market-moving news or sentiments. While assets like Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) gained close to half a percent, Binance Coin (BNB) managed to outperform the market with a day-on-day upmove of 3.59% at release.
Interestingly, not many top cryptos corrected a lot, showing that Thursday was more of a rangebound day for the market.
Meanwhile, Celer Network (CELR)—a scaling-based project—seems to have gained the most over the past day or so, sitting on 9.97% gains. Following CELR is the ultra-fast DeFi project Fantom (FTM), up by close to 7.30%.
Coming to the assets that corrected in the past 24 hours, Quantstamp (QSP)—a smart-contract project—took the lead, dipping by over 14%. Despite recording epic domain registration numbers in July (378K), ENS corrected by 6.45%.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index
The crypto market steadiness seems to be working positively, from a sentimental view. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) is currently at 31. While we are still in the fearful territory, this figure was a significant improvement from last month's 18.
Overall, Friday looks a tad pedestrian with no big moves to track as of now. We still recommend a Do-Your-Own-Research (DYOR) strategy and some caution.


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There are many sites available online that are quite famous for videochat with strangers, where one can get engaged in conversation with many strangers. Often most such conversations can be quite weird, but many of you may like to take your conversation to a new level.
Therefore, in this post, we shall share a few tips to start a random chat that will be worth it.
- Use proper service
There can be many such sites and use the one where you feel more comfortable and safe.
- Decide whether you prefer only text or video too
Don't jump to video chat from the beginning. You may start with text messages first and then go for video chat once you develop confidence.
- Ask a few interesting questions
To start with, always ask a few interesting questions.
- Prefer to talk to people from another region
Often your identity may get disclosed if you talk to people of your region and hence chat with people of another region too.
- Include any friend
If any friend joins you then the chat can be more enjoyable.
- Record the conversations
You may record your conversation for reference for any future communication.
- Play a role
If you are bored of acting as yourself all throughout the time then try pretending yourself to be someone else and act in a different role sometimes to get a new personality.
- Stay in touch with those you liked
During the course of chatting with many people, there will be quite a few of them who you will like to chat with you more often. You may either store their ID or may get their number if they also agree.
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Pupils across Northern Ireland begin to return to schools from today, Monday August 24.
The new school term will begin today for Primary 7, Year 12 and Year 14 pupils and for vulnerable children across all year groups.
All other pupils will return at normal start dates, which may vary depending on school.
Parents and children may be feeling lots of different emotions about the next few weeks.
Trauma Informed Schools have put together some tips to help parents reduce anxiety and prepare their young kids for getting back to the classroom.
It provides mental health and trauma informed training to staff across over 1000 schools.
Here's its top tips for preparing your child for their first return to school since March.
Be calm
Your child will take their lead from you and be reassured if you are steady and matter of fact.
Be curious
These are strange time and their imagination may run away with them.
Listen, and try not to dismiss or minimise their fears but validate how they are feeling - "it's completely fine to feel like that at the moment" or "I can really understand why would would feel like that."
Be positive
Remind them of all the ways they have learnt to keep themselves safe: washing their hands regularly, sneezing and coughing into their elbow, not hugging others and staying in their own space.
Be thankful
Help your child think of things they are looking forward to: being with their friends, seeing their teacher, favourite activities but be mindful some of these may not be available for them.
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Be supportive
Young children particularly may struggle with separation anxiety and may become tearful, clingy or act out. Reassure them that you will miss them too and think of them throughout the day.
It might be helpful to draw a little heart on their wrist and one on yours too. You can call it the hug button and when they find they are missing you can press the heart and know that you will be doing the same at home.
Sometimes having a little object to remind them of you through the day helps but check with your school first.
Be prepared
Support your child to be aware of changes that may have happened to their classroom environment since they were there last and rehearse any new routines that school may have shared.
Rehearse and practice your 'goodbye' routine and create a 'hello' greeting for the end of the day for them to look forward to.


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Construction could begin before next spring on just over thirty affordable housing units in Las Cruces. Members of the Las Cruces City Council have given their approval to a resolution that will see the units, geared for lower-income residents, going up on around 4.5 acres of land not far from the Sierra Middle School on the northeast side of the city. The effort, to be built on land currently owned by Las Cruces, will include a variety of housing alternatives, with a dozen townhome and apartment units each, along with 8 single-family homes. What is being described as a new subdivision will be done as a partnership between the City of Las Cruces and the Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation. Tierra Del Sol is a regional community housing group established in 1973 and spearheading the development and construction of hundreds of affordable housing units in southern New Mexico. The planning phase for the project, which will include utility infrastructure and street lights, is expected to begin next year, with actual construction starting in early 2022. By Garry Boulard Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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As long as there have been Christians, they have searched for the "real Jesus." In the last two centuries, this search has been directed toward discovering the authentic historical personality who supposedly lies behind what are seen as mythical accretions, a quest that has inevitably led to conflict with fundamentalists who resent the application of conventional scholarly criteria to the essential documents of the faith. We seem to have a simple dichotomy between the scholars and critics on the one hand (educated, daring, honest) versus the massed forces of Elmer Gantry on the other. The choice seems straightforward, and it is tempting for educated individuals, whether or not they describe themselves as Christian, to listen respectfully to the opinions of The Scholarly World. In recent years, "educated opinion" on the search for the real Jesus has acquired an institutional basis in the "Jesus Seminar," that group which asserts that only X percent of the words attributed to Jesus are likely to be historical, and that no serious attention should be paid to the Lord's Prayer, the Sermon on the Mount, and so on. It is distressing, but how can one argue with the experts? Surely we should not align ourselves with the creationists and the simplest true believers against this impressive band of doctors and chairholders? Now, the Jesus Seminar has launched its boldest venture, which is no less than a presentation of all the gospels, including those rejected by the Church for whatever reasons of bigotry, patriarchalism, or anti-Semitism led them to rely exclusively on the flawed texts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Finally, we have the basis of a "Scholars' Version," SV, the first New Testament translation to be undertaken free of the biases and political interests of church and state.
The Complete Gospels is one of several books that in the last few years have made widely available the opinions of progressive opinion in the area of biblical scholarship, books like Burton L. Mack's The Lost Gospel: The Book ofQ & Christian Origins and The Five Gospels: The Search for the Authentic Words of Jesus by Robert W. Funk, Roy W. Hoover, and the Jesus Seminar. Like these. The Complete Gospels is accessible in an attractive trade paperback, ideal for religious discussion groups; for decades to come, lay opinion will be citing this material as, dare I say, gospel truth.
It all seems too good to be true, and assuredly it is. While the scholarship manifested by the latest "Quest" is daring and occasionally perceptive, the underlying assumptions are quite unsound. These books are in their way sectarian manifestoes as overt as any of the earlier translations which the editors so despise. And in The Complete Gospels, the translations have traveled so far downmarket that the end result is utterly embarrassing.
The latest "Quest for Jesus" owes its origins to the discovery of two major texts and a host of lesser ones. The first key source is unknown to us as a document, but can be reconstructed from any New Testament. In essence, it has been known for over 150 years that Matthew, Mark, and Luke are closely related documents, which can be presented in the form of a connected synopsis. The best solution for the "synoptic problem" is that Mark wrote his gospel, which was used by Matthew and Luke. However, both these latter also had access to another common source, which included such familiar material as the Temptation in the wilderness, the Sermon on the Mount, and a great deal of archaic-looking material about demons and exorcisms. This common source was given the name Q, and the more it was studied, the odder it looked. This was a "gospel" that probably lacked narrative structure, and consisted of a series of statements linked by "Jesus Said. . . . " "Jesus Said . . . " The "book" began not with a birth story, but with the preaching of John the Baptist, and it ended with a not-yet-crucified Jesus assuring his apostles that they would sit on twelve thrones and judge the tribes of Israel. There is not the slightest suspicion of doctrines such as the Virgin Birth, the Incarnation, or the Resurrection, and the community which read or recited Q felt no need to refer to the death of Jesus. If this was an authentic voice of early Christianity, it looked like a distinctly Unitarian group, one which attached no significance to the death or atonement of Jesus. All very unsettling.
And then came the Nag Hammadi library. In the 1940's, an accidental find in Egypt produced an astonishing library of early Christian and Gnostic texts, at least as important for our historical knowledge as the better publicized Dead Sea Scrolls, but which had the good fortune to escape the political conflict and prima donna egos which sabotaged that rival project for decades. Since the late 1970's, the Nag Hammadi library has been available in good and easily affordable translations, which have been assiduously mined for the "rival traditions" that they appear to present for the early Christian world. The heavy influence of later Gnostic texts gives them what might be termed a Californian air, with copious suggestions of sexual rituals, dance liturgies, astrology, female prophets, and homosexuality. However, the real treasure of the library was the Gospel of Thomas, which in its way seemed to compliment Q. This "Fifth Gospel" comprises Sayings of Jesus, presented in ancient form ("Jesus Said . . . ") and without narrative framework, and there are many substantive parallels to Q. It was soon proposed that Q and Thomas represented an authentic "wing" of early Christianity, even a forgotten core, perhaps the most ancient stratum of all; and its doctrines were distinctly unsupernatural and even un-Christian. They were seriously compared to Zen and Greek doctrines, and the "authentic Jesus" became quite literally a wandering Gynic philosopher, obviously an attractive concept for a late 20th-century academic. This led inevitably to a further perception, that the "Q-Thomas" documents provided a yardstick by which to judge the authenticity and accuracy of other traditions.
So far, much of this intellectual reconstruction is plausible, sensible, and realistic. At this point, however, we meet The Complete Gospels, which offers "everything you need to empower your own search for the historical Jesus" (John Dominic Crossan). This includes new translations of the four canonical gospels, plus Q, the "Gospel of Signs" said to underlie the Gospel of John, and a dozen or so lesser texts—the Gospel of Peter, the Secret Gospel of Mark, the Gospel of the Hebrews, and so on. The lay reader is likely to take all this at face value, believing, that these odd documents are somehow "lost," "hidden," "suppressed," presumably for their seditious feminist, political, or mystical appeal. In reality, this book should be sold with a prominently displayed label stating "Warning: Cranks at Work." As few nonspecialists are likely to realize, the materials presented here arc far more controversial than the authors hint. At every stage, a systematic policy of dating canonical documents ludicrously late, while claiming early dates for the apocryphal works that vary from the speculative to the hilarious, prevails.
For example, the Gnostic sects of the second and third centuries were tremendously prolific in producing their contorted speculations, most of which bear a distant relationship to the canonical gospels the existence of which they presuppose. Examples of these monstrosities include the "Secret Book of James" and the "Dialogue of the Savior," both probably written anywhere from 70 years to a century after the last of the four gospels, and lacking even marginal relevance to the "historical Jesus"; yet here they are, with the "Dialogue" unconscionably dated between 50 and 100, before John and Mark. Claiming composition of the late and spurious "Gospel of Mary" as "arguably . . . in the late first or early second century" is impudent nonsense, explicable only in terms of the political need to extol an otherwise worthless tract because it happens to "suggest that women held prominent roles in the early church." The early and independent character of the Passion narrative in the "Gospel of Peter" is dubious in the extreme, and the case for its possible value weakly argued. Incredibly, the so-called "Secret Gospel of Mark" is included as genuine testimony to the existence of a deviant secret form of the canonical work, preserved clandestinely by sneaky Church fathers. Could a footnote not have noted the widespread suspicion that the whole text is a 20th century forgery, the Piltdown skull of New Testament research? And to take perhaps the most telling example of all, there is no recognition here of the real likelihood that even the text of Thomas that we have from Nag Hammadi may not be nearly as primitive as claimed, but might reflect the heresies of two or three centuries after the time of Jesus. However, in this mirror world, the word "canonical" has implications of "staid, narrow, bigoted," while Thomas and its ilk have acquired an aura of infallibility.
If the dates are wrong, the sequence of ideas is wrong, and so is any suggestion that the assorted farragoes from Nag Hammadi represent any authentic version of first-century Christianity, as opposed to the countless hybrid forms which the speculative philosophers and heretical sectaries of late antiquity loved to invent. A moderately informed reading of the texts here only reinforces the value of the four real gospels, and, conceivably but not certainly, that of Thomas. The Complete Gospels is near worthless, not because it challenges a canon, but because it canonizes the spurious. It will also poison religious discourse for a generation, by "empowering" every crank to find some sort of scriptural justification for his fantasies, in the belief that the Gospel of Mary is as authoritative a guide to the "real Jesus" as the Synoptics.
But are we truly not "empowered" by having these diverse materials so conveniently bound together in one volume? It is unquestionably useful to have access to such frequently cited texts as Q and the Gospel of Signs, to say nothing of interesting later documents like the "Dialogue of the Savior"; but the overwhelming drawback in handling them lies in the translation. By this, I mean that the texts presented here are translated in such a semiliterate and downright foolish way that they are more or less unusable. I assume the Jesus Seminarians have a perfect command of the Biblical languages, but their control of English is tenuous. If this is the historical Jesus, then He was an ill-educated tenth-grader with a painfully limited vocabulary and a hamfisted turn of speech that often veers toward the bureaucratic.
Examples clamor for quotation, but a few will suffice. "Blessed are you" becomes "Congratulations to you," as in the Beatitudes (the Congratitudes?). To the demand "Heal me," Jesus replies with the majestic words, "Okay, you're healed!"; and to the demon, He utters the imperious exorcism "Shut up and get out of him." "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" is transmogrified to "Well done, you competent and reliable slave." Serving God and Mammon? Try "You can't be enslaved to God and a bank account." The translations here are at least consistent: but so consistently bad that any sustained reading is impossible. This "fresh, new language" is ostensibly termed the "Scholars Version," SV, but a more plausible description might be the "Hallmark Version": HV perhaps.
[The Complete Gospels: Revised and Expanded Edition Edited, by Robert J. Miller (San Francisco: Polebridge Press) 462 pp., $18.00]


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The way writers typically get paid is an up-front fee for actually doing the writing (on a TV show, this typically means they get a salary). Later, if and when the media is shown again, the writers would get a type of royalty. This payment structure can help writers keep a steady income during the long stretches between a show or movie's production. If that structure sounds pretty vague to you and you're wondering if that might be exploited by studios who want to pay as little as possible, then you're catching on.
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The studios/production companies and writers have never quite seen eye-to-eye on what should be paid out as residuals. In the 80's, the home video market was starting to take hold with VHS tapes gaining popularity, and the writers wanted a piece of the pie when their work was sold on tape. They went on strike for two weeks and eventually settled on 0.3% of VHS sales, which were then selling for around $100 each, and returned to business as usual. This was fine, until VHS costs lowered gross sales further and further, dropping the amount writers would get in residuals until the writers felt thoroughly burned.
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So, in 2007, the Writers Guild of America decided to strike over the issue to finally get what they felt they deserved.
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Unlike the previous strikes, where the networks largely just delayed regular programming until the strike had ended, they found a new way to keep content on-air without having a writer scripting content: our old friend reality television.
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Reality TV had evolved in the decades since it first struck gold with Texaco Star Theater. American Idol, Survivor, and Big Brother had recently been putting up huge viewer numbers, rivaling or surpassing even the most popular scripted shows.
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The networks and studios didn't get out of it completely unscathed and did see ratings drops from the holes left by shows with half-seasons or ones that dropped in quality from using unfinished scripts.
But the cat was out of the bag. If networks could order unscripted shows at a fraction of the cost without having to pay expensive actors, experienced directors, cinematographers, and writers, and still put up big ratings numbers, what exactly did they need scripted content for anyway?
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The writers and the production companies eventually reached a complicated agreement that gave them a little of what they wanted in new media and not much of what they wanted in old media, with cost estimates in unrealized revenue and economic impact ranging from millions to billions, and generally leaving no one really happy with the outcome. But it got the writers back to work (along with all the periphery jobs that halted) and left them a little better off.
Reality television had already been on an upswing through the early aughts, but if you've ever wondered why these days it feels like half the shows are unpolished (but sometimes highly entertaining) productions with little more than a camera, some fancy editing, and some big personalities rife with conflict, it's because a decade and a half ago, production companies couldn't agree with writers on how much they should get paid when you stream their show from Netflix.


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Great Northern Beans are so great in chili or soup, but sometimes the grocery store is just out! What can you do when your great northern beans are gone?
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- Three Bean Salad
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Health Benefits of Great Northern Beans
Like all beans, great northern beans are packed with protein. Great northern beans are an excellent source of manganese. These beans also bring iron, magnesium, and more to benefit your nutrition. They make an excellent protein source for vegans and vegetarians.
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There are a few things to think about when choosing a substitute for great northern beans. Try to focus on these main areas:
- Color- is replicating the color of the beans important?
- Flavor- how close to the mild flavor of great northern beans is this substitute?
- Texture- is this substitute close to the creamy texture of great northern beans?
With these ideas in mind, you should be able to find an excellent substitute for great northern beans in any recipe.
The 6 Best Great Northern Beans Substitutes
No. | Substitute Name | Good For Matching |
1 | Navy Beans | Color, Flavor, Texture |
2 | Cannellini Beans | Color, Flavor, Texture |
3 | Pinto | Flavor, Texture |
4 | Lima Beans "Butter Beans" | Color, Texture |
5 | Red Kidney Beans | Flavor |
6 | Chickpeas | Color, Texture |
1. Navy Beans
Despite their name, navy beans are a type of white bean that makes a great substitute for great northern beans. This variety of beans is smaller than the great northern bean but very similar in color. Their flavor is mild and nutty and their texture is smooth like great northern beans.
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2. Cannellini Beans
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Thanks to its proportions and velvety smooth flavor, the cannellini bean is the perfect choice to use in place of great northern beans in soups, chilis, and bean salads. Its appearance is so similar to that of the northern bean that people may mistake this substitute for the original.
3. Pinto Beans
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4. Lima Beans "Butter Beans"
Lima beans are a type of white bean that makes an excellent substitute for great northern beans. Lima beans, or as they're sometimes called butter beans, have a unique flavor among white beans. They taste more vegetative than other beans, but their cooked texture is similar to other white beans.
Lima beans work well as a substitute for white beans in mixed bean dishes. Their flavor is fairly far from the great northern bean so they work best when they're paired with other beans. Try this substitute in chili, three-bean salad, or multi-bean soup.
5. Red Kidney Beans
This common bean can be a suitable substitute for great northern beans in many recipes. Red kidney beans are a type of red bean that resembles the human kidney. They are very easy to find in stores. This swap is great for chilis and multiple-bean soups.
As the name indicates the red kidney bean has a much different color from the great northern bean, so if color is the main concern in your recipe this may be the wrong choice. They have a wonderfully mild and bean-like flavor that can be comparable to great northern beans. The exterior texture of the red kidney bean is more firm than the great northern bean but the inside gets nice and smooth when cooked.
6. Chickpeas
Chickpeas are light-colored legumes that can be used as a substitute for great northern beans in salads and soups. Chickpeas are sometimes called garbanzo beans and they are legumes that grow on bushes. Their color is off-white to tan and their texture is very creamy and smooth.
The flavor of chickpeas is starchy and mild. They have nutty and earthy notes that might be a little bolder than great northern beans, but they are an all-around tasty substitute. It's best to save this swap for salads and other dishes where the beans won't be overworked because chickpeas get so soft they may break down a little in long stewing dishes.
The Runner-Up
Navy beans are a great choice for anyone in need of a great northern bean substitute. The flavor of navy beans is mild and very similar to that of the great northern bean. They have an excellent texture when cooked and their color is almost identical to that of great northern beans. Navy beans are easy to find and can be used in equal measure to great northern beans.
The one thing holding this bean back from being the perfect substitute for great northern beans is its size. The navy bean is much smaller than the great northern bean, so when considering the visual of the dish the navy beans don't quite measure up.
The Best Overall Great Northern Beans Substitute
Thanks to their size, shape, color, and flavor cannellini beans are the best overall substitute for great northern beans. They look almost the same and their smooth bite is just like that of the great northern bean. The mild and nutty flavor of cannellini beans makes them a great choice for any white bean-forward dish.
Find this substitute in dried or canned format at any grocery store or online. They are inexpensive and can be used as an equal substitute for the great northern beans in any recipe.
6 Best Substitutes For Great Northern Beans
- Navy Beans
- Cannellini Beans
- Pinto
- Lima Beans "Butter Beans"
- Red Kidney Beans
- Chickpeas
- From the list of substitutes above, pick your favorite to use in its place.
- Use your imagination and be creative with these substitute recipes!


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Are you missing a tooth that you would like replaced? Perhaps you have heard of dental bridges and partial dentures that help replace missing teeth, but maybe you want something different. Dental implants are becoming a popular option among patients that want a natural look. Glen Park Dental offers the promise of replacing teeth permanently so they will be stable and reliable and give you that natural look. Dental implants are not for everyone. In today's blog, we will discuss what you need to know before getting dental implants in San Francisco.
Dental implants, like any other medical procedure, does involve some risks. Once it has been determined that you are a candidate for dental implants, make the right choice by choosing an experienced dentist like the ones here at Glen Park Dental. We are very knowledgeable and will complete your implant surgery successfully.
Here are a few risks, though very rare, regarding dental implants that you should know about:
- Infection-This can occur at the implant site. A knowledgeable implant dentist will use antiseptics and make sure all materials are sterile before beginning the process of placing an implant, minimizing your infection risk. When infection does occur, it's usually because a patient did not follow the post-operative instructions that were discussed with them. These instructions give you the proper methods for cleaning and taking care of the implant site. Infection can happen up to a month or two after your surgery.
- Damage to implant-Once the implant is placed in the jawbone, it requires six months of healing. During this time, the implant will fuse to the bone. It is very important that the implant remains stable for the first few weeks. Our dentists recommend that you chew on the opposite side of the mouth to help avoid biting pressure on your implant.
- Sinus problems-This can occur if implants are placed in the upper jaw. It's known as sinus cavity perforation. This is when the implant is placed too deep and causes a hole in your sinus cavity. It may not be very painful, but it could cause you to have sinus issues down the road. It is very important that you see a knowledgeable dentist like the ones here at Glen Park Dental. They will determine if you are a candidate for an implant and use special tools when placing the implant to lower the risks of piercing your sinus cavity.
- Nerve damage – In the lower jaw, there is what is known as the inferior alveolar nerve. It provides sensation and feeling in your bottom jaw. This nerve could be damaged from an oral injection, the drill used to place the implant, or the implant itself. You should note, though, that damage to this nerve is always a risk with any dental procedure, although it can be higher when placing implants.
Should I still get an implant?
We wanted to go over these risks to let you know how important it is to find a quality implant dentist. If you don't choose someone that is skilled in dental implant placement, you could risk complete implant failure. These risk factors are rare but not impossible. It's important to listen to your dentist at Glen Park Dental and follow their post-op instructions. Dental implants are a nice investment in your mouth and, with the proper care, could last a lifetime.
Dental Implants in San Francisco, Marin, and the Bay Area
If you would like to find out more information on dental implants or schedule a consultation to determine if you're a candidate, give our office a call at (415) 585-1500. We look forward to helping you smile!


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Bitsensing Partners with Infineon on cabin radar
60GHz radar for in-cabin sensing is is based on Infineon's Xensiv MMIC
Bitsensing, a South Korean imaging radar technology startup, has announced its partnership with Infineon with the launch of the 60GHz MOD620 radar for in-cabin sensing. The MOD620 is based on Infineon's SiGe-based Xensiv MMIC.
The MOD620 able to efficiently detect the presence and vital signs of in-cabin occupants and sending the driver alerts if (say) a child is left unattended inside a car.
Jae-Eun Lee, CEO of Bitsensing said: "Bitsensing is the first and only Korean startup that can deliver all aspects of auto grade radar solutions, in-house. Our world-class engineers designed the MOD620 with the Infineon Chipset to offer a new level of confidence in safety for an industry that demands excellence, reliability, and unmatched intelligence."


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We propose a model where the probability that courts will enforce a statute is endogenous to the statute itself. We obtain, Örst, that the enactment of legislation prohibiting something might raise the probability that courts will allow related things not expressly forbidden. We call that a ëpermitting prohibitioníand discuss examples that are consistent with the model. Second, we obtain that dispersion of court decisions might be greater with legislation that commands little court deference, than with legislation that commands none. Thus, within a certain range, legislation improvement might trade-o§ with court predictability


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Are Doggy Daycares Profitable? - Good Dog Academy Blog
Oct 23, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so many lives. During the pandemic, many people moved to work from home temporarily. Many of these folks brought a dog into their lives, and the term "Pandemic Puppies" was coined.
Many have now transitioned back to work and are no longer working from home. This leaves the dogs, who were once so accustomed to having someone at home, alone and suffering from separation anxiety or other problem behaviours. This has left many dog owners seeking Doggie Daycare services for their lonely pets.
What The Statistics Tell Us
Reviewlation states in 2021, the Canadian pet market is worth around $9.5 billion. The pandemic brought an overall 18% upsurge in pet ownership in Canada, and 57% of these people got a new dog into their home.
According to Review Moose, 35% of Canadians own a dog, and even if it means going beyond budget limits, owners will do anything to keep their dogs safe, healthy and happy.
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported in 2019 that 84.6 million households in the US had pets while only 36 million had children. Great news for those working in the pet dog industry! Profits are being earned in the pet dog industry!
Why It's The Perfect Time To Open A Dog Daycare
Dog Daycares are bursting at the seams as pandemic puppy owners return to work. Daycares all across Canada are reporting they are busier than they have ever been. Many have reported month-long waitlists for new clients, and some cannot accommodate any new clients at all. There is lots of room for more doggie daycares in the marketplace. Earning potential and profit is high.
The demand for qualified professionals in the Dog Daycare industry is booming. It is no secret that with all the changes in the lives of new dog owners, Doggy Daycare services are in more demand than ever before. Even when we reach the other side of the pandemic, dog owners will still have their dogs, and therefore there will be a continuing need for qualified professionals in the pet dog industry. Once you have some formal education, your Doggie Daycare will provide you with a high income.
It's essential to recognize that running a Professional Dog Daycare is more than just babysitting. There is a lot to know before you open your doors!
Why Choose Good Dog Academy For Your Training Into Becoming A Dog Daycare Owner
More than ever, dog owners are aware of the qualifications of who they hire to work with their pets. They do their research before investing in their dogs' TRAINING AND CARE and seek out qualified professionals with credentials.
These professionals need formal education in dog behaviour to perform assessments on new dogs and manage playgroups. They must be educated in dog body language, have certification in canine first aid, and have in-depth knowledge about best daycare practices.
Good Dog Academy (GDA) recognizes the need for formal education and offers comprehensive, science-based programs for Professional Pet Dog Trainers, Dog Care Professionals and Daycare/Boarding Management. GoodDog-Academy.com


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Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey 2022
More than ever before, getting customer experience right creates an enduring competitive advantage not just for banks but all service providers whether in the private or public sector. For financial services providers, it is a critical success factor, especially going forward, as business and operating models have been disrupted. In light of this, expectations have been heightened exponentially as customers expect their best experiences to be replicated irrespective of industry.
Customers now also prefer to patronise brands that align with their values in line with their changing priorities. Hence, it is important for banks to keep ESG at the heart of their operations as sustainability is now top of mind for many.
Additionally, with remote working arrangements becoming normalised coupled with an accelerating digital agenda, convenience has become deeply embedded in the lives of people. As the digital momentum grows, cyber threats also continue to persist and banks are left to find a fine balance between meeting customers' needs and keeping their money safe.
Digital maturity for organisations is now a must have in today's world. In fact, a customer strategy must go hand in hand with a digital strategy in order to meet and exceed expectations. Ultimately, building a customer-centric organisation is what all business leaders should aim for.
The insights from this report will help you rethink your approach to customer experience. I encourage you to reach out to us for further insights.


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Treat yourself and your loved ones to the ultimate Valentine's romantic experience and enjoy a selection of classical pieces featuring Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and other timeless works. Performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta in the beautiful setting of St James's Church Piccadilly, this evening of candlelit music will be one to remember!
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Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 200 performances a year in some of the country's most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.
Here's a short video extract of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing 'Winter' from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.
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The civil rights laws enforced by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) protect all students from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age. None of the laws that OCR enforces expressly address religious discrimination. However, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) protects students of any religion from discrimination, including harassment, based on a student's actual or perceived:
- shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, or
- citizenship or residency in a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity.
For example, OCR can investigate complaints that students were subjected to ethnic or ancestral slurs; harassed for how they look, dress, or speak in ways linked to ethnicity or ancestry (e.g. skin color, religious attire, language spoken); or stereotyped based on perceived shared ancestral or ethnic characteristics. Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh students are examples of individuals who may be discriminated against based on shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics.
Other federal agencies enforce laws that expressly prohibit religious discrimination by schools, colleges, and universities. For example, complaints of religious discrimination in employment can be brought to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in housing (including dormitories) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and by public schools and colleges to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
As a public service, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) publishes this list of elementary-secondary and post-secondary institutions that are currently under investigation for discrimination involving shared ancestry. OCR updates the list weekly. For the full list of cases under investigation, please see the List of Open Title VI Shared Ancestry Or Ethnic Characteristics Investigations. For copies of some of the complaints that resulted in OCR opening those investigations, as well as some additional records from those investigations, please see the Records related to Title VI Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics Investigations.
An institution named on this list means that OCR has initiated an investigation of a case concerning that institution. Inclusion on the list does not mean that OCR has made a decision about the case. For more information about OCR's case processes, please refer to OCR's Case Processing Manual.
Policy Guidance
Learn about different types of guidance documents, including how to comment on significant guidance.
- Dear Colleague Letter: Discrimination, including Harassment, Based on Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics (Nov. 7, 2023) PDF (93K)
- Dear Colleague Letter: Race and School Programming (Aug. 24, 2023) PDF (673K)
- Dear Colleague Letter: Addressing Discrimination Against Jewish Students (May 25, 2023) PDF (245K)
- Dear Colleague Letter: Race, Religion, and National Origin Tolerance (Dec. 31, 2015)
- Dear Colleague Letter: Harassment and Bullying (Oct. 26, 2010) (see pages 5-6) PDF (2.5M)
- Letter to OCR from U.S Department of Justice: Title VI and Coverage of Religious Groups (Sept. 8, 2010) PDF (87.2K)
- Dear Colleague Letter: Religious Discrimination (Sept. 13, 2004) PDF (62.81K)
- Dear Colleague Letter: First Amendment (July 28, 2003)
- Investigative Guidance: Racial Incidents and Harassment (Mar. 10, 1994) PDF (5.9M)
Other OCR Resources
- Fact Sheet: Protecting Students from Discrimination Based on Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics (Jan. 2023) PDF (297K)
- Questions and Answers on Executive Order 13899 (Combating Anti-Semitism) and OCR's Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Jan. 19, 2021) PDF (933K)
- Fact Sheet: Know Your Rights: Title VI and Religion (Jan. 2017) PDF (62.81K)
- Fact Sheet: Combating Discrimination Against Jewish Students (Jan. 2017) PDF (62.92K)
- Fact Sheet:Combating Discrimination Against Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian Students (MASSA) (June 6, 2016) PDF (272K)
- Exemptions from Title IX
- Resources in Other Languages (including complaint forms)
How to File a Discrimination Complaint Involving Shared Ancestry
- How to File a Complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Webcast (Length: 00:07:05)
- OCR Complaint Process
Examples of OCR Case Resolutions Involving Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics Complaints
Other Federal Government Resources
White House
-National Strategy to Counter AntisemitismU.S. Department of Education
-Resources for Preventing and Addressing Antisemitism in Schools
-Resources for Preventing and Addressing Islamophobia in Schools
-Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools (May 15, 2023)
-Letter and Legal Guidelines on the Equal Access Act and Recognition of Student-Led Non-Curricular Groups (Jun. 14, 2011)
-Religious Expression in Public Schools: A Statement of Principles (June 1998) PDF (171K)Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
-Religious Discrimination Overview
-Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination
-How to File a Discrimination Charge with the EEOCU.S. Department of Housing And Urban Development (HUD)
-Discrimination on the Basis of Religion, Shared Ancestry, or Ethnic Characteristics
-How to File a Discrimination Complaint with HUDU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
-Educational Opportunities Section – Religion Cases
-Combating Religious Discrimination and Protecting Religious Freedom
-Statement of Interest, T.E. v. Pine Bush Central School District (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 24, 2014) PDF (475K)
-How to File a Discrimination Complaint with DOJ
-Hate Crimes Enforcement and Prevention-
U.S. Department of State
-Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
-Office of International Religious Freedom
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
- Statement of Concern Over Spike in Anti-Semitism in the United States (July 23, 2021) PDF (235K)
- Briefing Report on Federal Civil Rights Engagement with Arab and Muslim American Communities Post 9/11 (2014) PDF (7.0M)
-Briefing Report on Campus Anti-Semitism (2006) PDF(3.7M)
-Public Education Campaign to End Campus Anti-Semitism


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We are sorry that we couldn't reproduce in a photo the splendid effect by a simple solid colour, because the shiny effect is due to the material's brightness varying with the surface angle to the light source.
These straps are built to last a lifetime and on all day shoots in any location— wedding, urban jungle, all kinds of photoshoots.
Each GenuineStrap comes with EVERYTHING you need to shoot with two cameras including Sliders, safety catches & 2 Camera 1/4″ screws.
How to use our premium products:
- Install the camera screw into the tripod mount of your camera. Video Tutorial HERE
- Install the split ring from the Safety Belt directly to the left or right side lug of your camera.
- Attach the clasp to the screw loop, then attach the Safety Catch clip to the previously installed ring on the left side.
- Please refer to our YouTube channel for more details and explanations.
If you shoot with your long hair down we recommend making an order without the D rings for the STRAP. To order WITHOUT D rings simply select that option in the drop-down menu. If you don't know what d rings are, they are metal loops on the shoulder area of the GenuineStrap that you can attach things to…like on a backpack strap.
Product Color Disclaimer
Due to the handmade nature of our products, there may be variations in color and/or craftsmanship.
Colors and materials from natural dyes behave differently and although we offer several products of the same style, there are inconsistencies based on the creative nature, making each item look slightly different from the next.
Any item you purchase is one of a kind. Even if the leather is from the same dye lot, the unique arrangement of colours and choice of patterns will always make each item beautiful on its own.


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Listen to Ladipoe's new single, "Jaiye (Time of Our Lives)"
A charming carefree bop
A charming carefree bop
After releasing his highly anticipated album debut in 2018, 'T.A.P (Talk About Poe)', Ladipoe is returning with his first single for the year, "Jaiye (Time of Our Lives)". The triumphant new single finds him riding the lightweight groove created by the percussive beat his label mate, Johnny Drille, produces. Mixing horn samples, thrashing drum riffs and atmospheric synth, there's a feel-good ambiance as the beat conjures nostalgic sentiments of beach parties from previous summers.
At the center of the lively blend of harmonies, Ladipoe expresses how he's having the time of his life and "All (He) Wants to Do Is Just Jaiye Jaiye Jaiye". Though he admits the naivety of his feel-good intentions saying "I Don't Know The Road We'd Take/ But I'm Down for the Journey", he covers his raw raps with fluid melodies and a charming, carefree spirit that makes "Jaiye (Time of Our Lives)" endearing.
You can stream Ladipoe's "Jaiye (Time of Our Lives)" below.
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Palestinian killed and dozens injured in Gaza border protests on Land Day
Add to Lightbox DownloadMarch 30, 2019 - Gaza, Palestine, 30th March 2019. Palestinian demonstrators clash with Israeli soldiers in Abu Safiya, east of the town of Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip, during this week Great March of Return protest, with Hamas' political bureau leader Ismail Haniyeh making an appearance at the Abu Safiya site. Thousands of Palestinians had gathered at different sites alongside the eastern borders of the Gaza Strip to take part in the weekly march to break the ongoing Israeli siege and to mark Land Day and the first anniversary of the Great March of Return rallies, and according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, a 17-years-old protester was killed and dozens injured by Israeli troops who had fired live and rubber bullets as well as tear gas at them. Since March 30th 2018, Palestinians have been demanding an end to the 12 year blockade imposed on Gaza by Israel and supported by Egypt, and more than 250 Palestinian demonstrators have been killed and over 23,000 have been injured by the Israeli army since then. This Saturday mass rally was organised on the first anniversary of the launch of the Great March of Return protests and to commemorate Land Day. Land Day falls every year on 30th March to remember the killing of six unarmed Palestinians and the wounding of one hundred during a general strike called in protest at the expropriation of 21,000 dunams of Palestinian land by Israel (Credit Image: © Ahmad Hasaballah/IMAGESLIVE via ZUMA Wire)
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Nearly half of Americans (47%) plan to travel in the next six months, including 51% with plans to travel for Christmas, according to a recent survey. A majority (76%) plan to travel by car, but more than a third of travelers are as concerned about road safety as they are about contracting COVID-19.
Consider these tips to enhance the safety of your holiday travel.
Before You Go
- Check your tire pressure and the condition of your tread. Properly inflated and adequate tires can keep you safe on the road, especially in slick conditions.
- Visibility is important so you can see the road and other drivers. Make sure you have properly functioning wiper blades and carry extra washer fluid. Check your headlights to ensure they both work and your lenses aren't hazy.
- Use your GPS to help you plan the best time to leave for your road trip, avoiding the major rush hours.
- Make sure your car has an emergency kit and replenish any items you have used in the past. Include a first aid kit, blanket, drinking water, flashlight, and reflective triangles. Also include a reflective vest to keep you visible to other vehicles if you are working on your car on the side of the road or need to walk to get help.
While On the Road
- Keep your focus on the road and stay off your phone. Also be aware of the other vehicles and drivers around you.
- Use GPS to re-route around construction or congestion. If you do come across construction, be sure to keep a close eye on the roadway signage and markings as they can help you navigate the complex roadways safely.
- If you find yourself driving in bad weather and visibility is an issue, pay attention to road markings to keep yourself oriented to the roadway. If you have no visibility, pull over.
Recognize Road Safety Markings
Reflective signage and high-visibility pavement markings, along with innovative systems and services, help make roadways and other vehicles more visible to drivers. You can count on safer travel this holiday season with road safety solutions such as:
Traffic signs: Studies have found that where highly visible signs are installed, crash numbers have fallen up to 46% within 3-6 years. Reflective sign sheeting, ink and overlays increase visibility and driver recognition of these signals. In foggy and wintery weather, fluorescent yellow street signs have also been found to be more easily visible.
Pavement markings: Pavement markings help guide drivers and keep roads safe. In dark and wet conditions, standard reflective pavement markings can disappear.
Traffic delineators: Navigating complex or changing roadways can be confusing and dangerous for drivers. Specialized delineation systems are used for construction projects, median barriers and guardrails. They put roadway information directly in sight of drivers and making it easier to navigate roadway complexities.
License plates: License plates need to remain visible on any roadway and in all conditions, ensuring law enforcement can quickly and effectively identify vehicles.
Vehicle markings: Government regulations call for conspicuity tape on certain types of large vehicles and trailers in the United States to increase visibility and help prevent traffic collisions, injuries and deaths.
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