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One person died, and one was hospitalized after a fatal vehicle collision in Yuba City on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
At this point, there are few facts on the collision, but authorities have confirmed that a collision in the crash transpired around Saturday afternoon near Highway 20 and Humphrey Road.
A CHP official could not provide additional details about the collision's circumstances or the number of affected vehicles.
Fatal Vehicle Crash Statistics
Especially if you don't know the roads well, driving a car in California can be fatal. Drivers might have done more to prevent these collisions. 94% of accidents are the result of human error.
A vehicle accident injury could be exceedingly painful or even fatal, depending on the collision's severity. Drivers often fail to see the dangers they pose because they happen so regularly.
The state's economy and the number of accidents on the road are both growing. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,304 individuals lost their lives in car accidents in 2010.
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Traffic accidents can be influenced by various factors, including bad road conditions, drunk or distracted drivers, inadequate street illumination, and even the weather.
Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Sutter County
It is more difficult to pinpoint the responsible party. They might have sustained numerous injuries in a multi-vehicle crash.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness next month holds a free educational seminar for family and friends of those with mental illness.
The class has the title "Family to Family."
It begins Feb. 5 at 6 o'clock at Sherwood State Bank in Defiance.
The 12-week course meets for two and a half hours each night. Each session covers a different topic.

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Welcome back to ZIMMEREI HOF! For those of you who thought the original map was too easy, I present to you, RETURN TO ZIMMEREI HOF.
Set in a small 1940s Cafe Courtyard located in Germany, Your only goal is survival. Battle it out solo or with friends in this challenging installment.
For those who've played the original ZIMMEREI HOF, You'll most likely know that this is my first map. In total, I've spent over 120 hours working on this map, but now you get to experience it in a whole new setting.
High health Brutus, Multiple start spawning after round 20, maxing out at 3 in a session.
Custom Black Ops 1 and 2 weapons. Wallbuys are Black Ops 3 to maintain full compatibility with mods.
Die Maschine round change and audio
Perk drinks light up
Nacht Zombies with white eyes
Perk limit of 5
Origins HUD
Black Ops 4 Hitmarkers
WAW Zombie Sounds
Working dog rounds
Removed Max ammo and minigun from regular drops. Max ammo can only be acquired on every dog round.
Fix for Black Ops 3 weapon sounds such as the PPSH being silent
(For a generally good experience, I recommend playing with Logical's Cold War Weapons mod! It definitely makes the experience all the more thrilling)
Perk Drinks:
Speed Cola
Double Tap
Stamin' Up
Quick Revive
Electric Cherry
Widows Wine
Mule Kick
Pack a Punch
Skye (BO1 and BO2 Weapons)
Wild (Origins HUD)
garrett (Die Maschine round audio)
Ninjamanny (Nacht Zombies)
SG4Y (Black Ops 4 Hitmarkers)
NSZ (Brutus)
Change Notes/Patches:
July 14th: Quick fix to patch missing textures on zombie arms and hands. Textures should now show up!


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How to work with ad networks properly: Unity Ads example
- Tuesday, July 5th, 2022
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Nikita Skryabin, CMO at AdQuantum, explains how to run and optimize ad campaigns on Unity Ads.
While promoting mobile apps, sooner or later you will face the need to buy traffic from ad networks. One of the most popular and qualitative ad networks is Unity Ads. Publishers use Unity Ads to monetize their mobile games. Meanwhile, advertisers use Unity Ads to attract relevant mobile users.
Using examples of cooperation between the AdQuantum marketing agency and partners, this article explains how to run ad campaigns on Unity Ads and optimize them efficiently. Additionally, we will analyze formulas step by step which you will need when working with Unity Ads.
Step 1. Entering the Waterfall
As an example, we are considering the United States (US) region. The numbers may vary for different countries, platforms, and game genres.
This is what the CPM distribution for users in ad monetization looks like. The minimum limit is $10. In practice, we understand that this is $7-8.
Unity buys impressions by CPM (cost per mille), but we pay by CPI (cost per install). This means that although we pay for every install, the demand that we have to create on our side must be equivalent to eCPM = $8.
How is demand generated from our side?
IPM (Installs per Mille) = CVR, i.e. the number of installs from 1000 impressions or the conversion from impressions to installs.
When starting a new project, you may not be able to enter the waterfall. Below we explain why.
Data by days:
Let's say we have the following situation with an app we are working on. On the screenshot you can see app data by day.
Here's the data on ad creatives for this app.
The key metrics are CPM = $3.32, CVR = 0.51% and CPI = $0.65. That means, to enter the waterfall, we need to increase the CPM by at least 2 times.
To do this, we can go by one of the following ways (or both at once):
- Increase CPI by $8 from 3.32 = 2.4 times. The new CPI in this case will be $1.56.
- Launch new ad creatives and thereby increase the CVR to 0.51*8/3.32 = 1.23%.
- Reach out to your Unity Ads manager and ask what could have gone wrong.
It is not always possible to follow the way of increasing the CPI, since the LTV of the project may be lower than the CPI for entering the auction. To apply the 1st point, you need to check it against the LTV of the project.
It is crucial to set a bid higher than LTV, especially when the project is new. We train the advertising system on all sources and are looking for high-quality placements.
Don't hesitate to contact your managers for support and also to take pieces of advice from them.
Below you will find a chat with the UA manager from the agency side and two managers from Unity Ads. This is a completely normal conversation between the representatives from both sides.
According to the calculations, it is worth raising the rate by $1.56. But judging from our experience, it is better to go by 15-20% increments. At the same time, you should start working on new ad creatives.
If you did everything correctly, you entered the auction! Hooray! Now, the next step is optimization.
Step 2. Optimization as a type of UA campaign
Currently, there are 3 main types of Unity Ads campaign optimizations:
- CPI (or simply install) optimization
Unity buys the maximum volume of traffic at a set price. The level of control is high.
Pros: you have an opportunity to use Source bids, which means you can set a certain bid for each publisher. This usually is calculated based on the LTV rate.
Cons: traffic quality may vary. New mobile games with low traffic quality may appear in the ad network. They need to be separated from the list of placements in a timely manner. In reality, when working with this campaign type, the cheapest users are being purchased and Unity does not pay attention to their quality (Retention + ROAS). Suitable for all projects. Mandatory campaign to switch to Retention and ROAS.
- Retention optimization
Here Unity buys users who are likely to be playing the game on day 7. This optimization uses 2 rates: the lower and upper thresholds, which are Base Bid and Max Bid, respectively.
Pros: high-quality traffic.
Cons: no possibility to use Source bids.
Let's see in more detail how this type of optimization works. Unity collects user data from other UA campaigns and then is able to predict which users will have a high retention rate (RR) and which will not. The algorithm is constantly being retrained, i.e. 5-10% of traffic is bought to measure RR7d for comparison with historical data. Also, if the project had a poor quality build and the campaigns were retrained on it, then after loading a good build, the ads system requires some time for adaptation.
Best suited for projects with ad monetization and good retention on day 7.
Lets compare the RR1d and RR7d of Install and Retention Campaigns.
With Retention campaigns, you can acquire users with quality indicators 1.5 times higher (!) than with Install campaigns.
ROAS optimization
Within this type of optimisation, Unity buys users with a high probability of reaching the target ROAS7d. There are 2 parameters: MAX BID and D7 ROAS GOAL that are used.
Pros: high payback on traffic.
Cons: the small available amount of traffic.
Lets compare the quality of traffic on two projects: idler and battler for the US region.
The percentage of paying users in ROAS campaigns is much higher than in the two above-mentioned ones. Such campaigns are best suited for projects with IAP monetization, but could also be tested on projects with ad monetization.
If we compare the 3 types of campaigns by CVR, then Installs have the highest rate, and Retention and ROAS are several times lower. To buy quality users, we have to raise our bid. All publishers hunt them and they are more selective in advertising.
Step 3. Creative testing
An ad creative has two parameters that you have to pay special attention to. Those are LTV and IPM — in our case, IPM will be counted as the conversion rate metric (CVR). Ad creative testing refers to identifying these two metrics and comparing them to the other creatives' ones.
Lets take the best ad creatives that are currently being run as a control group and see what the creative testing is like.
Algorithm for ad creative testing
- Add the creative to the ad campaign
Creatives should be tested under the same conditions (with the same mobile publishers and bids) as the control group.
- Obtain data for assessing IPM and LTV
We need to gain 10,000 impressions to objectively estimate IPM. At the same time, to estimate LTV, 100 installs would be enough. If you have a BI system, then you are lucky and you can easily define LTV. If not, try looking at the cohort ROAS.
- Figure out what to do next
Its important that creatives pay off. Lets compare LTV data for a creative with CVR and eCPM from Unity. The example is taken from the AdQuantum_LG_iOS_US_Retention_Unity clicker from March 25 to April 8.
In the table, we have calculated the predictive profit per 1000 impressions. We calculated it according to the formula: LTV*CVR – eCPM.
LTV*CVR shows how high the conversion of a creative is and what audience it leads. It is also crucial to pay attention to Retention Rate and % Payers, but in our case, these metrics are already contained in LTV.
At this point, you should remember the following:
- Creatives showing poor results (> -20% must be stopped) = Doggo_594_L + P.
- Creatives going to -10% – 0% should be kept. The quality of traffic may change for the better with them + after site optimizations = as_72-1 and TOP_21s.
- You can try to place creatives with high LTV in a separate campaign =
- And the creatives with high CVR and low LTV can be placed in separate campaigns. (Usually, this is referring to misleading creatives).
Unity Ads does not provide impressions for a large number of creatives. Most likely, only about 10-20% of the TOP creatives will get into the rotation. Make sure that creatives with high LTV are constantly being promoted. They can be placed in separate campaigns which increases the likelihood that the ad system will give them impressions.
Decreasing and increasing the budget means reallocating money to more effective campaigns. This tool can come in handy if your total budget is limited. Keep track of which GEOs it is spent on. Think ahead about the structure of your campaigns. Divide the countries into 7-8 groups for convenience and time-saving.
It is defined at the level of country + campaign (i.e. on all publishers) or at a separate publisher level.
Working with Publishers (Titles/Sources)
There are 3 tools helping to work with publishers:
- Black List (BL) — a list of excluded sites. The campaign will not participate in auctions for these sites. The bids for all publishers are determined at the campaign level.
These are the criteria to be guided by when adding a publisher to BL:
ROI is < -10% and there is no way to lower the rate on a separate source.
ROI = LTV / CPI -1 — the accuracy of LTV, in this case, depends on the sampling size.
It should be admitted that this logic is only correct when you already have ad creatives that perform and know the LTV of the project. Traffic is provided by the system LTV = CPI.
An interesting question is on which volume of traffic should the ROI be defined? On a small volume, the LTV may not be exactly accurate. But starting already from 30 installations it is possible to exclude bad sites.
- White List (WL) — limiting the list of sites (placements) for displaying a creative. The campaign will only participate in auctions for these sites. The bids for all publishers are determined at the campaign level.
- Source bids — we have already mentioned this option above. This is the capacity to set different from the entire campaign bid on a specific list of publishers. It is worth using Source bids when you are aiming to increase or decrease the bid at a specific source. It can also be combined with BL.
- Creatives — you are only able to turn them on and off in one campaign. To drive more traffic to a specific creative, you need to place it in a separate campaign with the appropriate bid.
The main difficulty is to decide from which side to approach optimization and by what algorithm to carry it out.
Let's consider an ad campaign + performance of the creative. This is how we calculate LTV_CPM for each creative:
1242 has LTV_CPM = 1000*0.0249*0.39 = $9.7
1243 has LTV_CPM = 1000*0.0462*0.27 = $12.47, i.e. disabling a creative with a lower LTV wont help in this case. You can turn it off, but you will lose a significant volume of traffic. The ideal solution would be to put the creative with less volume to a separate campaign if this is necessary.
Always watch the dynamics of the campaign over a period of time. Ideally, take into account all the changes in the product.
The campaign has an institutional performance at the ROI level = -16%, you have to go to the publisher level. This should be practiced not only when you have negative results but at all times. It is possible to prevent the problem and turn off poorly performing publishers in advance, even in a good campaign.
We see that the overwhelming majority of publishers are in the negative zone.
Recommendations for such types of campaigns:
- For publishers with >80 installs, set Source bids.
- Reduce campaign bid by 10%.
- Sites from 30 to 80 installs with poor ROI add to BL.
Here the logical question appears: why is the ROI of the campaign -16%, but we have reduced the bid by only 10%? There are two categories of sites: with and without volume. The volume is distributed unevenly and not even 80/20, but rather exponentially.
We will divide advertising platforms into two groups.
- With the number 1, we mark the sites that we attracted <80 installs We also call them "basic".
- Lets mark with the number 0 those sites, from which we have attracted >80 installs — this is the "tail".
With the main campaigns, we work using Source bids and influence the tail through the bid at the campaign level. The tail will eventually flow into the main ones.
Optimization of a campaign based on Retention Rate consists of adjusting bids, selecting creatives, BL, and moving individual sites into separate campaigns. Unfortunately, there is no Source bids function for Retention campaigns.
Step 5. Chain Quality — Cost — Volume
For each country, platform, and app, the upper and lower boundaries of the waterfall are different. And this goes for every ad publisher on any ad network.
Lets go back to our graph. We can buy traffic from one publisher at CPM price = $24 and CPM price = $8. What is the difference?
Here's what it is:
For $8 we will buy a low volume of traffic and it will be low quality (spoiler: it can pay off in the case that we buy it at a cheap price). The person has already seen 30-40 ads in the app and he likes to play the mobile game.
For $24 we will purchase a high volume of traffic and its quality will be good.
The problem is that we cannot place bets at the top of the waterfall on all apps. Thus, we have to find a balance. The first impressions convert the best — it is still easy to acquire a user into a new product from another one. With an increase in the rate, in terms of CPM, the volume, LTV and IPM (CVR) will grow.
Lets illustrate this with the examples of two apps from the AppLovin ad network. The platform is Android, the targeting is aimed at the US audience:
Scaling Recommendations
- Budget — make sure your top-performing campaigns fit within your budget.
- Campaign type + bid — run all types of campaigns. All 3 types of optimization can work well on certain projects.
- Ad creatives — test all creative formats, both standard videos and playable ads. Be sure to test short videos (15 seconds), medium (20 seconds), and long ones (30 seconds).
At the stage of scaling, you can neglect localization and launch creatives in the English language. In fact, localization is desirable only for languages ??in which hieroglyphs are used. All other countries are fine with the Latin alphabet or English language (Russia, Kazakhstan, etc., included).
- Worldwide (WW) Campaigns — the bulk of revenue from almost all projects comes from 60-70 countries. All other countries (and there are more than 200) can be managed within one campaign. This allows you to focus on the prior countries without wasting time.
General recommendations
- Always check out new campaigns 2 hours after launch. Many mistakes can be avoided!
- If something went wrong, stop the campaign and fix the problem together with someone with access to the required settings.
- Observe strictly naming campaigns and creatives! It will help in the future with analytics.
- Dont make drastic changes to your campaigns. Try not to raise or lower your CPI by more than 50% per publisher at a time and more than 20% per country/campaign. Let your campaigns live at a new rate.
- Communicate more with managers. Ask for tips on creatives, moderation, platforms, WL, and everything! They are interested in helping you!
- The budget should be limited for all campaigns! Where you want to set an unlimited budget, it is better to set a very large budget.
- Creatives are the main growth point. There are never enough creatives. Try to test at least 5 creatives per week.
- Keep a history of campaign changes. If something goes wrong, it will help restore the result. This will also make it easier to identify what might have broken the campaign. You can keep a log in the project chat or to-do list.
- Materials
Unity Ads Help — Getting started – Knowledge base
How Unity tags users — Audience Pinpointer – Knowledge base
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Prior to founding Sugarbush Hollow, Churck worked at Xerox as a Manager of engineering operations for 35 years.
Chuck Winship holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Buffalo and a Master's degree in Agriculture from Cornell University.
The key factors for profitability, I'll go back and say it are one is the marketing costs, that is the biggest one and it's the biggest variable that I have is that my marketing costs, tele packaging, high labeling, where I spend my time pushing that product and how I discount it to the retailers wh...(Full transcript available to logged in subscribers.).
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In this animated short, Ruby the pig seeks affirmation in the city around her after witnessing the accidental death of a stranger… and finds it in surprising places. With deft humour and finely rendered detail, When the Day Breaks illuminates the links that connect our urban lives, while evoking the promise and fragility of a new day. Winner of over 40 prizes from around the world, the film also features singer Martha Wainwright.
Ages 13 to 17
Diversity - Identity
Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values
Family Studies/Home Economics - Aging/Death and Dying
Have students share experiences with death or disasters if they wish. How does the pig's behaviour and mood change after the accident? What is she thinking about? How does she get back to her old self? Students could role-play the pig's inner monologue after the accident, or write her feelings down as a letter or journal.


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She's the little sister to three older sisters and big sister to one brother. To fill their shoes would be huge task, but Sharma Lewis had her own footwear and walked her own path to make history when she was elected by the North Georgia Conference as the first African-American female to lead the delegation to the 2012 General and Jurisdictional Conferences. In 2015, she was again voted to lead the delegation to the 2016 General and Jurisdictional Conferences. Then, in July 2016, Lewis made history again to become Bishop Sharma Lewis, the first African-American woman elected to that position for the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.
Her accomplishments read like that of a centenarian, but don't be misled by the extent of experience described in the dossier that details her dedication to the United Methodist Church ministry. She's simply led a highly productive life. As graduate of Statesboro High School (1981), Mercer University (B.S., Biology, 1985), the University of West Georgia (M.S., Biology, 1988) and Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center (M.Div., 1999), Lewis was the ideal student and went on to work as a chemist before obeying her call to the ministry.
"I'm the 14th pastor in my family. While going through a phase of prayer after being put on the wait list for medical school, my (late) Aunt Essie C. Simmons (who was also a pastor) challenged me to seek my purpose. She told me I had a call on my life. Another major influence was James Swanson Sr. who pastored Brannen Chapel United Methodist Church when I was 13. He is now bishop of the Mississippi Conference. Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale who is not United Methodist, 'poured into me' during a mentor group experience. She also continues to inspire me.
"My mission is that of the United Methodist Church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ, share the love of Jesus Christ, share the gospel message and spread the word that Jesus is the only way. My career in ministry has been very evangelistic. People need Christ."
That compassionate, hands-on approach has earned Lewis accolades from multitudes. She has served as associate and senior associate pastor of Ben Hill United Methodist in Atlanta, senior pastor of the Powers Ferry United Methodist Church in Marietta, and senior pastor of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in McDonough, Georgia.
Lewis' service to church and community is extensive, some of which includes: member of the Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ) Committee on Coordination and Accountability (CCA) and a member of the (SEJ) Intentional Growth Center (IGC); board member of the Wesley Woods Foundation; SEJ Committee on the Episcopacy; and cabinet representative for United Methodist Women and the Committee for Equitable Compensation. Lewis also serves as board member and vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Evangelism for the World Methodist Council (WCC) of the United Methodist Church, and is a member of the Black Clergywomen and Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) of the United Methodist Church. Lewis has also been appointed as liaison to the Interagency Sexual Ethics Task Force (IASETF). She also serves on the Board of Governors for Wesley Theological Seminary and as ex-officio of the six United Methodist colleges in the Virginia Conference.
"Home generates the sweetest memories. Brannen Chapel United Methodist Church was a huge part of my life. I became a very active youth and remember walking up the street from our family store to church," she said.
She wasn't the only one making pilgrimages to the family store. Lewis Mart and Carousel Drive-in, which opened in 1967, is now a historic landmark on Martin Luther King Drive and was owned by Lewis' father, the late Charlie Lewis Sr. He and Lewis' mother, Alethia Lewis, were members of several community organizations.
Lewis reminisces, "Because my parents were black leaders and entrepreneurs, they were in a position to help those who were in trouble with the law. Our store brings memories of a place where people would come to air their grievances about injustices they'd experienced. My parents were advocates for our community. They saved and sacrificed to put the interest of others before their own."
Lewis admits that she and her younger brother, Charlie Jr., reaped the benefits of integration in Bulloch County Schools. She credits her older siblings for being instrumental in the assimilation of SHS, Marvin Pittman and Julia P. Bryant. They are: Le'Ontyne Buggs, Charlene Lewis, Wanda Hendrix (deceased) and Reta Jo Lewis, all living inMaryland, Washington, D.C. or New York.
Lewis admits to being a movie buff and praises the significance of Black History Month and its relevance to historical finds like "Hidden Figures," the recently released movie and untold story of African-American NASA mathematicians who were critical to the early United States space program.
"After I saw the movie, I posted on Facebook, 'Must See! Unknown History!' Let's face it, without Katherine Johnson, there would be no astronaut John Glenn."
Spoken like the evangelist that she is, Lewis continues, "We assume we know people because of our preconceived notions about their culture. We must start having conversations and praying for understanding. God calls us to be the specific embodiment of Jesus Christ. We are the highest calling. We must learn to love and respect one another. No one stops long enough to ask, 'Who are you?'"


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KTM had launched the 390 Duke on June 25. Since day one it has been a killer proposition. Needless to say, KTM has a very strong brand appeal amongst Indian buyers. The 200 Duke sold like hot cakes. So, when the 390 Duke spec sheet was out, people were hoping an equally steep price tag.
But, when our very own Bajaj revealed the mouth watering price tag of Rs. 1,80,000, it was all the more reason for biking enthusiasts to rejoice. If there was a definition of naked brutality, this is it.
Crossing the 1,500 unit bookings mark in less than 2 months is no mean feat!
The bike is an absolute hoot to ride in the city. For those who love the highways, there is a revised gearbox with a taller gearing.
What you get for the price deserves a mention as well. The 390 is powered by a 373cc single-cylinder fuel injected four-stroke engine that develops a healthy 44PS of power at 7,250 RPM and 35NM of torque at 9,500 RPM.
A close-ratio 6-speed gearbox lays all that power on the road. Like the 200 Duke, the 390 is touted to be the first choice of all performance afficinadoes across the country triumphing over the CBRs of our worlds. With a dry weight of just 139 kg, it makes for an equally insane power-to-weight ratio of 316.5 PS/tonne.
Bajaj has announced that it will start the deliveries in September.
And if you are one of those who prefer faired motorcycles, the one featured above RC390 (in production form) is coming to India early next year…(More Details)
Also Read: Duke 390: Will You Buy a New Naked Superbike At Exactly 50% off? – Reader's View
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- On March 25, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary!
- The Day Russian Invasion the Icon Began to Bleed Inside Church of the Russian Armed Forces,
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Whoever put this info about 100 year anniversary of destroying the statue in Prague and calling it Poland is IDIOT and Ignorant about geography in its basic level. As far as I can recall there was an event of that sort in Prague.
But the Prague is NOT Poland only Czech Republic. It fused with Slovakia,thus was called CZECHOSLOVAKIA. In 1993 ( ? ) , Slovaks voted to Seperate and TWO independent countries were created.
Interestingly, it was by peaceful means. No bullets just dialogue.
This mistake in your pictorial illustration suggests that it was NOT a "typo" style error, but rather ignorance and counting that NOBODY will notice it.
Given that, please inform readers about the Ignorant member of liberal democracy club.
Yours truly, Peter Zawadowski.
19th of March, 2022.
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God's Purpose
Pastor Phil Derstine
Rise to the Call of the Resurrection
- Colossians 3:1 "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. (2) Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
- God's purpose is that we Grow - It's the Journey, not the Destination.
- A fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ GROWS in relationship with God and others.
- Hebrews 10:24 "And let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds. (25) Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
- Message: "So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ – that's where the action is. See things from his perspective. Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life – even though invisible to spectators – is with Christ in God. He is your life."
The Lord's Prayer - expresses God's purpose
- Matthew 6:9-13 "Our Father which art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen."
- The Culture of Heaven manifested on earth, thru us.
The Great Commission - the last words of Jesus before His ascension
- Mark 16:15 "Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel (Good News) to every creature."
- Matthew 10:7 "And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. (8) Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give."
- John 15:16 "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you."
- The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) - Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness Temperance.
1. Meet people at the point of their NEED - physical needs and spiritual needs
- Matthew 25:35-36 "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."
- Mark 16:18 "They (you) shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
2. Expect DIVINE APPOINTMENTS - arranged by God
- John 6:44 "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him; and I will raise him up at the last day."
- Luke 19:10 "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."
- Luke 21:13 "And it shall turn to you for a testimony. (14) Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: (15) For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist."
3. Demonstrate the POWER - expect God's intervention
- I Corinthians 2:4-5 (NIV) "My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power."
- Ephesians 3:20 (NIV) "Now [God] is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, (21) to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."


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What is a sentence for diversity?
Diversity sentence example. We are trying to create diversity in the workplace. Our oceans are home to a rich diversity of species. It is the diversity of wildlife that many travel to Africa to see.
How do you write an effective diversity statement?
Here are seven additional suggestions to consider as you write your diversity statement.
- Tell your story.
- Focus on commonly accepted understandings of diversity and equity.
- Avoid false parallels.
- Write about specific things you have done to help students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.
What is called diversity?
Diversity means having a range of people with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds and various lifestyles, experience, and interests. Diversity should encompass various backgrounds and perspectives including: ethnicity, race, geography, political belief, sexual orientation, etc.
What does strength in diversity mean?
And that's just one way diversity builds strength. Diversity fosters innovation and problem-solving by pushing everyone to look at things from different perspectives. Diversity also ensures that organizations are attracting and retaining top talent.
How do you ensure diversity?
Strategies to Promote Inclusiveness
- Acknowledge Differences.
- Offer Implicit Bias Training — for Everyone.
- Provide Mentors.
- Let People Learn by Doing.
- Encourage Personal Evaluation.
- Ask Questions.
- Value All Diversity.
Why is a diversity statement important?
A diversity statement is a personal essay that is a depiction of your past experiences and explains how these experiences have contributed to your personal and professional growth. It allows the applicant the opportunity to explain to a search committee the distinct qualities and commitment s/he can bring to the table.


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Executioners (現代豪俠傳) [In-Person Only]
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⚠ Public safety notice ⚠
NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Recent variants of COVID-19 readily infect and spread between individuals regardless of vaccination status.
NWFF is adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. Read more about their policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here.
(Johnnie To & Ching Siu-tung, Hong Kong, 1993, 97 min, in English & Cantonese with English subtitles)
** 4K restoration! **
The kung fu crusaders known as Thief Catcher (Maggie Cheung), Invisible Woman (Michelle Yeoh), and Wonder Woman (Anita Mui) return in this gritty, postapocalyptic sequel to the blockbuster Hong Kong action hit The Heroic Trio. Following a devastating nuclear attack, Hong Kong's clean water supply has fallen into the hands of a masked maniac intent on seizing political power—forcing the three fearless fighters to settle their differences and once again unite to stop him. Notably darker in tone than its predecessor, Executioners finds director Johnnie To continuing to push his whirlwind action set pieces to new heights of cartoon craziness while adding grungy, dystopian atmosphere and a fresh dose of anti-authoritarian attitude.
Synopsis and stills courtesy of Janus Films.


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Tanzil Ahmed Ruhullah
Managing Director, Interport Group Director, Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association
Antopolis helped me on three separate marketing and tech projects. They created a superb animated video, an effective website and a beautiful calendar. I am close friends with the CEO, Sheehan Rahman, whose action-oriented attitude and technical expertise is unparalleled. I was very satisfied by his team's creativity. The deadlines I provided were challenging, but they took care of it right away. May Allah reward them for what they are doing and grant them the best of success for their hard work and dedication.
Md. Lutful Karim
Manager (Team Leader), Marketing Toyota Bangladesh
Being in the service industry & working closely with Sheehan Rahman for more than 10 years now, I can say that Toyota Bangladesh entrusted his agency Antopolis to become an extended arm. Their excellent team looks after our business around the clock. Sheehan is one of the very few people who actually gets into the mud and makes the effort. I always pray and wish the best for his future endeavors.


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If you're in search of the most relatable jackets for running in the winter in the industry, you've arrived at the perfect place for finding them. These products not only deliver on their promises, but they also provide a level of satisfaction that will leave you feeling completely satisfied. We've compiled a list of the top jackets for running in the winter based on what real users have to say.
Our Expert Reviews for Top 10 Jackets For Running In The Winter
We have curated an extensive list of the top jackets for running in the winter. Our team reviewed thousands of resources before putting any suggestions for the best jackets for running in the winter in this article. So, check out the list below that's found after long hours of research.
Baleaf Women'S Cycling Jacket Windproof Thermal
- These women's cycling jackets are made of three-layer composite material with a soft fleece interior retains body heat
- Full length zipper for easy venting, internal draft flap with zipper garage seals in warmth, high cut double layer collar for warmth and comfort
- Women's winter running jacket with two hand pockets and one back pocket with zippers securely store your items like 5.5 "mobile phone
- Reflective elements on the front and back for low light visibility, elastic cuffs to keep the chill out, excellent for windy days and winter biking
- Baleaf women's winter cycling jackets are perfect for cycling, running, hiking, travel, skiing and walking, especially for cold places
In'Voland Womens Running Jackets Plus Size
- Runs small, please choose a larger size if you want a regular or loose fit.
- This super lightweight and soft workout jacket is versatile for active sports, training, athletic. Suitable for running / cycling / golf etc. Perfect to wear with jeans, yoga pants, and simple shirts. Suited for women and ladies.
- Features: Full Zip Up Front, Two Side Zipper Pockets, Long Sleeve with Thumb Holes, with Hood, Slim Fit. Essentials Outwear Performance.
- Standard US Plus Size in size dropdown list. Model wears a size 16W, she is 5'7″(171cm) and 176.4lbs(80kg), Chest-40.6″(103cm), Waist-30″(76cm), Hip-45.3″(115cm). 16~24W, XL Jackets, 2X Jackets and 3X Jackets are Available.
- In'voland: We focus on plus size clothing for women and offer superior service, return or refund available. If you have any question regarding size or fit, please do not hesitate to contact us and our style experts will help guide you.
Kari Traa Women'S Julie Hooded Jacket
- FOR GIRLS, BY GIRLS – Sportswear designed to fit the female body perfectly. CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash cold. Hang dry. Do not use fabric softener.
- ACTIVE WINTER LIFESTYLE – A running jacket that loves cold, nasty weather, the Kari Traa Julie Hood stops wind in its tracks while letting you move fast and breathe freely
- COLD WEATHER COLLECTION – Strategic mapping combines soft wind-stopping fabric, with highly breathable materials in key areas keeping you comfortable outdoors on chilly days
- QUALITY DETAILS – Made for convenience while on your winter adventure; reflective details, easy smartphone-access and extended sleeves with thumbholes
- STYLISH & FUNCTIONAL COAT – Winter running parka has plenty of pockets, an adjustable hood, and a highly breathable wind-resistant finish
Wantdo Men'S Winter Cycling Jackets Waterproof
- 【Windproof and Waterproof】Wantdo men's outerwear jacket is composed of wind-resistant fabric providing superior wind protection. This softshell raincoat has a waterproof index of 7,000mm, which performs well in preventing water come in and keeps you all day dry in overcast and rainy.
- 【Warmth and Breathability】The bicycle jacket feature a breathable fabric lining that provides ventilation and wicks moisture effectively. Soft fleece interior retains body heat. High-cut collar and elastic cuffs keep the chill out. Perfect for outdoor activities in 18-50℉ cold weather.
- 【Secured Storage】The bike running jacket features one front chest zipper pocket for safe storage while one large back pocket for water supplements, ensuring you can carry essentials when cycling, running, climbing, or other outdoor activities.
- 【Low-Light Visibility】The full-zip jacket for men contains reflective print strips on the front and back, making you highly visible at night and in the low-light environment.
- 【Satisfaction Guaranteed】Our men's lightweight jacket designs with stretch for layering. Suitable for spring, fall, and winter outdoor activities. The coat is true to size. Please follow our size chart to choose a size to fit you.
Baleaf Men'S Winter Cycling Running Jacket
- Windproof& Warm: 3-layer insulation composed, the top layer on the exterior is a windproof surface,inner thermal layer with wicking materials to draw the sweat away from the skin to the next layers, keep you warm without overheating
- Breathable & Security: Two zippered chest vents increase ventilation. Reflective elements in the chest, elbow, back and back pockt enhance visibility in low light, improving the safety of outdoor sports
- 4 Utility Pockets: Two side zippered pockets for saving valuables or keeping hands warm on chilly days. Two bellowed rear pockets are large enough for winter gloves, a neck gaiter and other cold-weather gear
- Special Designs: A high collar keeps the wind and chills out, the drop-tail rear hem protects against road spray on wet days. With silicone gripper on bottom holds the jacket in place. LEFT zipper design for US
- Multi Occasion: Form fit with stretch for layering. Suitable for winter outdoor activities, like cycling, mountain biking, MTB trail, running, hiking, cross skiing, snowshoeing or bicycle touring
Marmot Men'S Precip Jacket | Lightweight,
- Avoid Getting Soaked – Sturdy and durable with a patented dry-touch finish, this waterproof jacket will keep you comfortable and protected during planned treks in stormy weather or as a just-in-case layer in your pack for unexpected downpours.
- The Next Generation Of Waterproofing – Our PreCip collection of pants and jackets is made with PFC-free NanoPro recycled nylon fabric that keeps you dry in the wettest conditions and is highly breathable thanks to an advanced microporous coating.
- Comfort In Any Condition – An attached adjustable hood and DriClime-lined chin guard enable the wearer to feel less clammy and more comfortable over a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
- Innovating To Improve The Human Experience – Marmot strives to deliver best-in-class comfort, protection and ease of use on every product. The PreCip Jacket features fully taped seams to prevent leaks and bonded storm flaps over the zippers to keep moisture out. Zippered pack pockets provide quick storage for your personal items.
- We Have You Covered – With Marmot, we warrant every product we make to be free of manufacturer defects. The best part is you do not need to register your product. Our lifetime warranty covers you from the moment you purchase our apparel or equipment.
Top Legging Tl Women'S Long Sleeve
- Fabric Composition: Top Legging's comfortable long sleeve lightweight pullover hoodie sweatshirt jacket for women is made from high-quality fabric, offering wide range of motion without any discomfort.
- Features: A comfortable lightweight zipper casual hoodies are lightweight yet warm. Hood with drawstring adjustable cords and two side pockets for extra storage. Most colors are available in plus sizes
- Occasions: Top legging's zipper closure fashion sweatshirt hoodie jacket fits for daily wear. Women's hoodie-jacket looks great when you go out for activity, sports, school, vacation, and work. Perfect perrenial essential piece that is easy to pair with boots, jeans, skinny leggings for a fashion look in spring, autumn fall and winter.
- Variety of Colors: Casual basic zip-up hoodie-jacket with pockets for women are available in multiple color options, Black, Charcoal, Royal Blue, Red, Navy, Burgundy, Green, Purple that gives you variety of choices to make. Right from solid and classy to vibrant and fun we have color options which are sure to suit your personality. Please see our size chart to help make sure you pick the correct size.
- Customer Satisfaction: Your satisfaction is our primary concern. In an unlikely event, if you have not got your desired size or color, please feel free to message us anytime. All we want is not just sales, but earning a GREAT CUSTOMERS like you.
Baleaf Women'S Insulated Running Puffer Jackets
- 【Hybrid Stretch Fabric】Provide max activity space under the premise of keeping warm, avoid the bloated body caused by Puffer Jackets
- 【Ultra Soft Fleece Lined】The soft fleece inner layer traps heat to keep you warm and with quilted panels sewn into front parts to insulate cold air and retain the warmth of the core area
- 【WATER RESISTANT】the front hybrid with water-resistants, and running jackets has a moisture-wicking, wick away sweat fast to keep you dry and light, allows you to easily respond the light snow and light rain weather
- 【2 Hidden POCKETS】Two hidden side-entry handwarmer pockets with zippers that half of the space already can hold a 6.7″ phone
- 【MID LAYER】Serves as a great mid-layer without feeling bulky under a hardshell coat in extremely cold conditions.Great for Hiking, Running, and other activities requiring free movement. And keep you warm during outdoor activities
Baleaf Women'S Cycling Running Rain Jackets
- 100% Waterproof: Water-repellent fully seam sealed rain Cycling Jackets can work under over 5000mm pressure head(Breathability Rating: 3000g/m2/24hr)
- Lightweight & Packable: The running jackets for women is light and can be packed into a small self-contained bundle in the back pocket conveniently
- Enhanced Breathability: The women's wind breakers with breathable fabric and ventilation system in the back help keep you cool and dry when sporting
- 5 Utility Pockets: This hiking jackets for women have one back pocket, two hand pockets with zippers and two inner pockets securely store your items like 6.5″ mobile phone
- Elastic Rope Hood: Waterproof running jacket has hood with a cord adjusters to well protect your face from rain and wind, suitable for cycling, running, hiking, golf, walking, motorcycle riding or other outdoor sports
Ecosmart Eco 11 Electric Tankless Water
- Endless On-Demand Hot Water; Consistent hot water when you need it that never runs out; Continuously monitored water temperature and controlled flow rates ensure efficiency and consistent performance within 1 degree of selected temperature
- Save Space; EcoSmart tankless electric water heaters are 90% smaller than traditional tank heaters; may be installed on wall or at point of use; Dimensions 11.5 x 8 x 3.75 inches
- Save Energy; EcoSmart tankless electric water heaters are 99% thermal energy efficient; Only heats water when called unlike a tank heater that maintains water temperature even when not being used.
- EcoSmart ECO 11 Sizing; 13-kilowatt tankless electric water heater ideal for providing hot water for a bathroom, small sink, office breakroom and other point-of-use or low-flow applications; provides between 1.3 and 3.1 gallons-per-minute depending on the inlet water temperature; refer to the sizing guide to select the proper solution
Jackets For Running In The Winter Selection: What to Look for and Avoid
When it comes to making a purchase, whether it's a small item or a major investment, it's important to take the time to consider all of your options and make an informed decision. This can be especially true when it comes to choosing a product that you'll be using on a regular basis or that has a significant impact on your life.
So, what should you look for before buying jackets for running in the winter? Here are a few key considerations:
Price of the Product: Price is often a major factor when it comes to making a purchase, but it's important to remember that the cheapest option may not always be the best. Consider the long-term cost of the product, including any maintenance or repair costs, rather than just the initial purchase price.
Quality: Look for products that are made with high-quality materials and construction. A product that is built to last can save you money in the long run by not having to constantly replace inferior products.
Functionality: Consider the specific needs and goals you have for the product. Look for products that are designed to meet those needs and make your life easier.
Brand Reputation: Do some research on the company behind the product. Look for companies with a proven track record of producing high-quality products and standing behind their products with warranties and excellent customer service.
Customer Reviews: Read reviews from other customers to get a sense of their experiences with the product. Pay particular attention to reviews from customers with needs and goals similar to your own.
Return Policy: Look for products with a good return policy in case the product doesn't meet your expectations or has any defects.
Environmental And Social Impact: If sustainability and social responsibility are important to you, consider products that are made with these values in mind. Look for companies that prioritize environmental sustainability and ethical business practices.
By considering these factors, you can make a more informed decision and choose a product that meets your needs and aligns with your values. Taking the time to do your research and make an informed decision can save you time, money, and frustration in the long run.
Last Thoughts
The last words of all, you must consider what value the product is providing against the price you are paying for. Does it make you satisfied or not? Do your demands be fulfilled with that?
Hope this article will come in handy for you to recognize and purchase the best jackets for running in the winter in the market. Happy Shopping.


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Moving Tips
We understand that moving can be a stressful and overwhelming process, which is why we've compiled a list of helpful tips and advice to make your move a success.
Plan Ahead
Planning ahead is crucial for a successful move. Start by making a detailed checklist of all the tasks you need to complete, including packing, notifying utilities and other service providers, and updating your address with the post office. Set a budget and obtain quotes from reputable moving companies to compare prices and services.
When it comes to packing, start early and stay organized. Use high-quality packing supplies and label each box with its contents and destination room, so you know exactly where everything should go in your new home.
Consider donating or selling any items you no longer need, as this will lighten your load and reduce moving costs.
It's also important to prioritize your health and well-being during the move. Be sure to have plenty of water and healthy snacks on hand, as well as any necessary medications or personal items. Take breaks when needed to avoid burnout and stay energized throughout the day.
Moving Day
On moving day, communicate clearly with the moving company to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Make sure all items are properly packed and secured, and double-check that nothing has been left behind. Once you arrive at your new home, take the time to do a walkthrough with the moving company to ensure everything has arrived safely and in the correct location.
Finally, don't forget to take care of yourself and your new home after the move. Unpack your essentials first, such as bedding, toiletries, and kitchen supplies, and then gradually work your way through the rest of your boxes. Get to know your new neighborhood and community, and take some time to explore and settle in.
We hope these tips help make your move a smooth and stress-free experience. For more information or to request a quote, please contact our team at Young Bucks Moving.


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After a dominant showing in the Horizon League championship game, Northern Kentucky punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Here's what you need to know about the Norse.
Hey, they sound kinda familiar?
That's right, Northern Kentucky should sound somewhat familiar. The Norse made the NCAA Tournament in their first year of eligibility in 2017 and played in the NIT last season. This year marks their second NCAA Tournament bid in three years.
Where exactly is Northern Kentucky?
NKU is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It's only a few miles south of Cincinnati and the Ohio River. The University of Cincinnati actually played its home games at NKU's BB&T Arena last year while their arena was undergoing renovations.
Cool. So who's their coach?
John Brannen is in his fourth season as head coach of the Norse. He stems from the Anthony Grant coaching tree and spent time as an assistant under Grant at VCU and Alabama. In his brief but successful stint, Brannen has gone 81-50 (.618) with two NCAA Tournaments and a regular season Horizon League title to his name. At just 45 years old, Brannen is one of the rising stars in the mid-major coaching ranks.
What about the players? Who's the star?
Drew McDonald has cemented himself as one of the all-time Norse greats with another trip to the NCAA Tournament. The senior big man is the school's all-time leading scorers with over 2,000 points over four years. This year, he nearly averaged a double-double with 19.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Oh, and he shoots 40 percent from the behind the arc. He's just as skilled on the perimeter as he is in the post, making him one of the tougher matchups for opposing frontcourts. He's scored in double figures in all but one of NKU's games this year, tallied 14 double-doubles and even put up a triple-double against Morehead State with 12 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists.
Who else do I need to know?
Jalen Tate - who's the younger brother of former Ohio State standout Jae'Sean Tate - is a do-it-all wing for the Norse that is one of the offense's primary catalysts. This year he's averaged 14 points, four rebounds and four assists per game while also shooting above 40 percent from deep, making him just one of three players in college basketball to do so.
The Norse's second leading scorer, Tyler Sharpe, is a former walk-on that has developed into a guy capable of averaging 14 points per game. The lefty guard is the one of the best shooters in the Horizon League, knocking in almost 38 percent of his attempts on nearly seven attempts per game. He's a pesky defender as well, averaging 1.5 steals per game.
Dantez Walton is the fourth and final Norse player to average in double figures. The junior forward tallies 11 points per game and pulls in 5.5 rebounds. Trevon Faulkner and Zaynah Robinson have each spent time in the starting lineup as well at different points in the season. Chris Vogt has been the most valuable big man off the bench for the Norse, and at 7'1, he's a huge deterrent at the rim with his shot blocking ability.
What makes them dangerous?
Northern Kentucky puts up 79 points per game and is rated as the No. 77 offense on KenPom. The Norse are among the best in the country when it comes to sharing the ball, and their assist percentage (percent of field goals assisted) of 62.1 percent ranks third in the country. They hit 55 percent of their attempts inside the arc and 36.4 percent from distance, making them a capable threat all over the floor. They rebound well and can play physical, making them a tough out for anyone, regardless of seeding.
Have you ever talked to their coach, perhaps in an easily consumable audio format?
You're in luck! John Brannen joined us on our podcast last season to discuss what it's been like building the NKU program.


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Sides to incoming government unveil coalition agreement
The incoming cabinet of the Reform Party, Eesti 200 and the Social Democratic Party (SDE) unveiled its coalition agreement on Saturday, which prescribes tax hikes, including a car tax from 2024, carving up Eesti Energia, and pledges to render family benefits more universal and cost-efficient, as well as abolish income tax exemptions for children and housing loan interest payments.
The coalition agreement prescribes hiking VAT and income tax from 20 percent to 22 percent starting from January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025, respectively. The basic exemption will rise to €700 a month. Accommodation providers' VAT exception will be abolished, while Estonia will also be laying down a car tax in 2024.
The coalition pledges to carry out a revision of the state budget and initiate a zero-budget reform, which means developing a new system of putting together state budgets from scratch. Terrestrial infrastructure of Estonia's eastern border needs to be finished by late 2025.
Green transition
A green reform in public, private and tertiary sector cooperation and passing a climate law make for major goals for the new government.
The coalition wants to renovate as many buildings as possible to seek energy efficiency, which includes the public sector. "We will implement a lifelong CO2 evaluation methodology in design and construction, lay down a smart energy class monitoring obligation for public and commercial buildings," the agreement reads.
"We will introduce a principle based on which new public buildings should ideally be constructed of wood. That constitutes climate-neutral construction and carbon storage."
The coalition says it does not plan to open new oil shale mines and prefers fully utilizing existing ones.
The Reform-Eesti 200-SDE government has big plans for national energy company Eesti Energia from which DSO Elektrilevi and oil shale mining operations will be separated. This raises questions regarding the future of Eesti Energia in general.
A separate entity will be created to oversee oil shale mining, which will give all market participants equal access to the resource at market prices.
Mineral resource surveys regarding materials prioritized in the EU will continue, meaning that phosphate rock mining remains a theoretical possibility.
The government will hold a tender for a managed power generation capacity reserve in 2027.
The burning of wood in industrial power generation will end, while use of biomass will continue in local cogeneration plants.
Transport and infrastructure
Free county public transport will be abolished, with free rides available only to children, the elderly and people with disabilities.
The government will continue reconstructing currently dangerous sections of the Tallinn-Tartu and Tallinn-Pärnu highways to have 2+2 or 2+1 lanes.
The Haapsalu railway has not made the coalition agreement, while efforts to electrify more of Estonia's railways will continue. The government supports the European Commission's initiative of switching rail traffic to the European track gauge in the Baltic region.
Regional policy
Estonia will get a regional investments program, while the practice of so-called Riigikogu protection money, or direct investments decided by MPs, will be abolished.
A special representative will be appointed for the region of Ida-Viru County.
The division of tasks between the central and local governments as well as the latter's funding model will be revised.
There are plans to finance the construction of ERR's new building through the Estonian Cultural Endowment.
Taking inventory of objects of heritage protection is also planned.
The government promises to look for ways of taxing international streaming platforms and seek fair taxation of global digital giants.
Social policy
The new coalition also wants to amend the Family Benefits Act toward a fairer and more efficient support system.
People coming out of the parental leave period will have their sick and care leave days compensated based on their salary before parental leave as opposed to the minimum rate.
But the coalition agreement also pledges to abolish additional tax exemptions for children, spouses and housing loan interest starting from 2024.
The coalition plans to switch to exclusively teaching in Estonian in preschool education from 2027 and in basic education from 2030.
The coalition promises to allow the Unemployment Insurance Fund's retraining support to be used for tuition payments.
Public administration and political matters
The coalition wants to reorganize units of recent institutions in charge of spatial planning to create a single land and spatial planning agency to, among other things, advise on local climate plans, which, coupled with more professional spatial planning, help adjust to climate change, avoid segregation, prepare for the future and safeguard the environment.
Privatization of non-strategic partly or fully state-owned companies will continue, with a list of such enterprises to be compiled by late 2023.
An amendment to reduce the state budget support of political parties that have a criminal conviction will be introduced.
The presidential election law will be complemented to allow candidates to be set up earlier while searching for political consensus in the Riigikogu to amend the process of presidential election.
There are plans to reshuffle electoral districts for parliamentary elections and weigh whether to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in Riigikogu elections.
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Editor: Aleksander Krjukov, Marko Tooming, Mirjam Mäekivi, Marcus Turovski


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How to Get to Hagia Sophia?
After reading about the fascinating history, architecture, and art of Hagia Sophia, you may be eager to visit this magnificent structure yourself. If you are in the city, you must visit Hagia Sophia!
Hagia Sophia Museum
To visit the museum, you need to be prepared. Check the latest visiting hours online and try to go early in the morning. There may be long queues inside the museum, but be patient and plan your visit accordingly. Also museum admission is free.
Taking photos inside the museum is allowed, so feel free to take lots of pictures. However, be careful not to use flash as it is prohibited. As you walk around the museum, listening to the information provided by the guides will help you understand the structure better. Also, by examining the works of art closely, you can discover Hagia Sophia's historical and architecture with Istanbul Shuttle Port. Discover Now!


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Special Occasion
Elevate your night out look with the glamorous Kylie mini dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline. dual spaghetti straps. a cross-back design. ruched detailing. and a mini-length. curve-hugging silhouette. The mesh fabric has all-over rhinestone embellishments for a gorgeous sparkle. Style this dress with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Dual spaghetti straps
- Cross-back design
- Ruching
- Short. form-hugging fit
- Mesh fabric. rhinestone embellishments
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The number of entries for the NHRA's new Factory X heads-up class keeps increasing, and Chris Holbrook's Mustang is the latest (and the first Ford) to break cover.
The longtime drag racer and engine builder started his Factory X build over 20 months ago when the NHRA first announced the class.
"This FX class was something we really wanted to do, but we wouldn't be doing it if it weren't for Varsity Ford Ann Arbor," Holbrook told us. "They have been a sponsor of ours for quite some time, and they read about the class and asked me about it. We got together and said let's do it."
From the start, Holbrook — and the NHRA — wanted to have the newest Mustang in competition, but unfortunately that couldn't happen.
"Being a new class and chassis builders wanting to do it their way and the rules being what they are, it set us back," Holbrook explained. "In the middle of that, we wanted to go with a 2024 Mustang, but it was so new that Ford didn't have body parts ready yet, so we decided to go with the 2016 combo to get it out there." NHRA originally specified bodies that were 2018 and newer, so Holbrook had to get the older 2016 body approved.
As the rules dictate a stock-shape body over a fabricated chassis, Holbrook commissioned Jerry Bickel Race Cars (JBRC) to begin construction of the chassis, while Larry Jeffers Race Cars (LJRC) created many of the carbon-fiber body components from factory originals.
Holbrook dropped a slew of factory Ford Mustang components off to LJRC where the talented staff created molds for the carbon-fiber versions of the deck lid, doors, and a one-piece front end that meets factory dimensions. About two or three months later, LJRC sent the new carbon parts to JBRC to be fitted to the chassis.
"Jerry's passing was sad and unfortunate, but I think it motivated the guys there because Jerry was passionate about the class," Holbrook said. "The workmanship and detail that Bickel did is amazing. I hate to race it because it turned out so nice, but Varsity Ford said we're racing it."
Holbrook had his good friend Mike Szalay spend some time at JBRC painting parts and helping the staff assemble the Mustang before the two of them picked it up and hauled it to Szalay's shop, Mike's Collision in New Boston, Michigan. There, the chassis and body were prepped and painted, with the Mustang body covered in Wimbledon White before they continue with the new livery.
"We are going retro with one of my Dad's old Cobra Jet cars with the livery," Holbrook told us.
Under the hood is a Holbrook Racing Engines 2019 Cobra Jet engine combination featuring a Whipple Superchargers 3-liter blower. It'll be good for "1,500-plus," as Holbrook put it, and he recently received some Holley EFI tuning instruction from good friend Robin Lawrence while the bullet was on the Holbrook Racing Engines dynamometer.
"It's a proven combination," Holbrook said of his engine program for the Factory X machine. "In the long run, when we take both cars to race, we'll have a spare for either car." By both cars, Holbrook is talking of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Cobra Jet Mustang that his son Del Holbrook currently drives in the class.
As per the NHRA's class rules, Holbrook's Factory X Ford Mustang is equipped with a Liberty five-speed manual transmission and a Ram 8-inch triple disc clutch, the latter of which he expects to slip a little and be more forgiving than the optional twin-disc setup.
"I'm pretty excited about it," Holbrook said of this car and the class. "Everyone I've talked to is trying to push me out of the seat, thinking Del is going to drive it, but I'm not dead yet." Holbrook last drove a formidable stick-shift racecar while behind the wheel of a Super Stocker that belonged to Watson Racing back around 2012-13.
"The engine is in and I'm having headers custom-made currently," Holbrook explained. The ZWN team is handling the header fabrication and once that is completed, Holbrook will be dropping the Mustang off to Tom Frayer at High Voltage to have the wiring done.
"We'll do some testing after that. We're trying to make Topeka, but I really don't want to go there untested, so we'll probably will miss that first race — Brainerd is the following weekend."
With expected elapsed times in the high 6-second range for the new gear-banging heads-up class, the level of excitement around its debut continues to build.
"I think the fans want to see the three manufacturers going at it at this level," Holbrook said. He also wanted to thank his sponsors; Varsity Ford, Ann Arbor, Weld Racing Wheels, Whipple Supercharger, Hoosier Racing Tires, Weldon Fuel Systems and Holbrook Racing Engines.


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by Brian Hioe
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A DEMOLITION ACCIDENT in Kaohsiung over the Tomb Sweeping Holiday led to 126,000 passengers being affected by delays on Friday. The accident took place after a 52-meter storage silo fell in the wrong direction during the demolition process and knocked out a transmission tower and 69 KV power line supplying power to trains operated by the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) and Taiwan High-Speed Rail Corporation.
As a result, 30 TRA trains and 79 high-speed rail trains were affected. Delays went on for up to seven hours, with power knocked out between the Tainan and Zuoying station in Kaohsiung. The demolition accident knocked out power at 3:40 PM, with the TRA resuming normal operations at 9 PM and the high-speed rail resuming normal operations at 10:40 PM.
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Buses were used to instead transport passengers between Zuoying and Tainan. 160 workers and 40 vehicles were dispatched to conduct repairs to the transmission tower and power line. The accident also affected some companies in the Kaohsiung Nanzih Technology Industrial Park.
What prompted widespread anger was that the cement tower was demolished and fell the wrong way, hitting the power line. Though nobody was killed, the tower also collapsed in an uncontrolled fashion, with demolition workers having to flee to avoid injury or death.
The silo was owned by the Southeast Cement Corporation and was slated for demolition, as carried out by a contractor, Chiung Te Construction. However, Chiung Te Construction had a history of safety violations, including a November 2021 incident that resulted in the death of a worker and an incident in 2019 that resulted in a worker having severe injuries.
Plans submitted to the Kaohsiung Public Works ahead of time showed that the demolition was to be conducted in three stages. However, Chiung Te instead decided to conduct the three-stage demolition all at once, without proper safety procedures or preparations.
The Kaohsiung and Tainan city governments, as well as TRA, have stated that they intend to seek compensation from Southeast Cement. A fine was also issued by the Kaohsiung city government to the tune of 6.07 million NT, for safety violations. Four taken in for questioning about the accident were later released on bail.
The incident does not help Taiwan's reputation for accidents that disrupt public infrastructure, at great disruption. Other incidents in recent memory include a power outage affecting 5.49 million households across Taiwan in early March, after an accident at the Hsinta Power Plant in Kaohsiung,
But what is perhaps more concerning is how construction accidents continually occur in Taiwan, even when this proves dangerous to safety or costs lives. One is reminded of the deadly train derailment that took place in April 2021 because a construction vehicle on a work site slid in front of a train exiting a tunnel in Hualien. 49 were killed and 200 others were injured, this being the worst rail accident in Taiwanese history.
In particular, work should not have been taking place on the work site at the time, given the large volume of traffic for the Tomb Sweeping Holiday. The contractor in question, too, had a history of safety violations.
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Another similar incident took place in October 2021, after a hotel in Hualien suddenly collapsed during its demolition. Nobody was hurt in the process of the uncontrolled demolition, with the contractor responsible for the demolition blaming seismic activity. But, regardless, the incident can be seen as another instance that could have led to loss of life, with concerns raised after images of the demolition circulated widely online.
What this points to, then, is the widespread nature of poor safety practices in Taiwan's construction industry, particularly as a result of cost-cutting or rushing to meet schedules. There, too, exists issues regarding contractors continually being awarded lucrative government contracts despite a past history of violations. Sometimes this takes place due to graft, or ties between elected politicians and companies.
Otherwise, one notes poor safety inspections in Taiwan. An October 2021 fire in Kaohsiung that killed 46, as Taiwan's deadliest structural fire in over twenty years, proved another example of where lack of regulation and oversight had deadly consequences. The fire was thought to have broken out due to the mixed use of the building and piles of garbage left behind by businesses that had cleared out. One can point to similar underlying issues with the Kaohsiung demolition accident.


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A nuclear bank for scaling and risk mitigation
6 September 2023The mobilisation of trillions of dollars of global capital necessary for the nuclear sector to scale in the near-term can be supported by a new kind of financial institution – an international multilateral infrastructure bank focused exclusively on nuclear energy.
Above, Figure 1: Illustration of Nuclear Sector's Transformation from 'Vicious Circle' to 'Virtuous Circle' (Source: IBNI-IO SAG)
Attaining current policy onjectives, including 2050 Net Zero, will require global nuclear technologies to scale to an unprecedented magnitude and at breakneck speed. This historically unmatched scaling will also require the very rapid mobilisation of multiple trillions of dollars of capital into the sector. Existing nuclear project delivery and financing mechanisms rely mainly on governmental support and attract very limited risk appetite from the global financial markets. Such existing models will be insufficient for catalyzing the very significant quanta of capital necessary required to enable nuclear to scale as quickly as possible to achieve multiple 100s of GW's of additional global nuclear generation capacity. If the world is going to achieve its ambitious climate, clean energy, energy transition and energy security goals in this short period of time, there simply needs to be a fundamental change in the approach toward financing nuclear infrastructure.
Scaling of the nuclear sector faces numerous and multidimensional impediments. These interrelated impediments span a broad spectrum and include among others: public policy; regulatory, markets and ESG frameworks; social license; geopolitical; commercial and risk allocation models; and perhaps most importantly, affordability and accessibility. Each of the nuclear sector's impediment is manifested in the form of financial risk. Clearly, the nuclear industry will need to do its part through increased on-time and on-budget performance and other progressive improvements, alongside the key roles of governments, owner-operators, end-users/ratepayers and all other stakeholder groups that will each need to do their part. However, the 'sum of these parts' (e.g. what each stakeholder can individually do) does not add up to a solution that will enable nuclear to scale.
The mobilisation of the necessary capital required for nuclear to scale, requires formulation of systemic and multidimensional risk mitigation solutions. The nuclear sector is currently caught in a 'vicious circle', whereby nuclear cannot and will not scale without access to a 'runway' of cost-efficient capital and such capital is not accessible unless nuclear becomes sufficiently de-risked due to scaling. Nuclear's 'vicious circle' needs to be very rapidly transformed into a 'virtuous circle', which will require immediate risk mitigation solutions and unlocking capital flows well before scaling can begin.
From a financial risk management perspective, the nuclear sector poses excessive financial risk as it is measured in the form of the Value at Risk ("VaR") metric. From a financier's perspective, VaR can be described simply as: the amount of at-risk capital deployed and the probability of loss.
Due to the fact that nuclear sector financings are both highly capital intensive and the real and perceived risks of the sector are viewed to be high, it is intuitive that the nuclear sector's VaR profiles currently compare unfavourably against many other alternative asset classes.
A new nuclear investor
The proposed International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure (IBNI) will be a new multilateral nuclear infrastructure bank that will be focused on enabling nuclear technology to rapidly scale and become both highly affordable and accessible within all its member countries, globally. Importantly, IBNI will finance and support both the production and supply chain (supply side) as well as the customer side (demand side) of the nuclear sector in member countries ranging from developing countries through highly developed 'nuclear mature' countries. The bank will act as the global early and long-term patient capital provider and it will finance and support all areas of the nuclear value spectrum on a technology-, vendor-, and country-neutral basis including: new-build (Gen. III/ III+, Gen IV and future fusion, other); life-extensions and re-starts; refinancing and restructurings; fuel cycle (mining through repository); production and supply chains; nuclear infrastructure; and decommissioning and nuclear waste management projects, programs and industries.
IBNI will be capitalised, governed and operated using models similar to those that have been proven mission successful by the world's major global multilateral banks, which have been in existence for many decades. Those models include the World Bank Group (WBG); European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); and Asian Development Bank (ADB). In other words, the IBNI will have an estimated 30+ sovereign governmental member shareholders, each with aligned views on nuclear energy and other global policy objectives. Whereas those existing 'multilateral development banks' like the WBG, EBRD and ADB are generally focused on missions such as economic development and poverty eradication (and generally, within defined geographies, developmental and/or income strata), IBNI – as a specialised 'global nuclear infrastructure bank' – will have a global mandate to finance and support nuclear sector projects, programmes and industries in all its member countries (not limited to geography, developmental status or income level). The existing multilateral banks are currently not providing any material support for the nuclear sector. While the change in longstanding policies of these institutions toward nuclear is highly encouraged and would be complimentary (not competitive), these institutions are ill-equipped to be seen as a substitute for IBNI's proposed role as the global nuclear financing institution.
On the one hand, the bank will use its own capital to directly co-finance and support qualified nuclear projects based on the principle of 'additionality' (i.e. 'bridging gaps' throughout the nuclear value spectrum where existing public and private funding and financing are not adequately accessible on a cost-efficient basis). It is anticipated that the bank's main commercial operating arm, the IBNI Ordinary Operations Fund will be a self-sustaining entity that will issue long-term debt in the global 'sovereign and supranational bond markets'. Based on the strong shareholder liquidity and support offered by the bank's shareholders, it is envisaged that the fund will achieve 'triple-A' credit ratings or the highest credit quality that will allow IBNI to borrow funds at the lowest cost and in turn, pass along lowest cost financing for the benefit of the bank's programme participants. Certainly, accessing least-cost capital is one critical element that will drive down nuclear generation costs and enable nuclear technologies to achieve affordability targets, which are critical for enabling nuclear to scale.
On the other hand, and most importantly, where the bank aims to achieve the most significant global impacts will be in catalysing a highly significant 'capital multiplier impact', which represents the total quantum of global financial markets capital mobilised relative to each dollar of public investment (by sovereign shareholder member states) in the bank. IBNI's advisory team projects that the bank should reasonably target a 'capital multiplier impact' of more than 100x, from the bank's targeted establishment date in 2024/25 through 2050. Accordingly, the potential for the highly significant 'capital multiplier impact' effect targeted by IBNI will provide the highest value for money for each public dollar invested. Thus, a comparative investment in the bank would represent the most efficient means of achieving both national and global policy objectives, relative to strictly inward investments in a countries own nuclear sector's domestic and bilateral initiatives (which the bank would not compete with).
Managing nuclear risk
In order to accomplish the bank's core mission of scaling nuclear to attain a sustainable 2050 Net Zero World, IBNI will need to enable multidimensional risk mitigation solutions that will rapidly and sufficiently reduce nuclear sector VaR profiles to levels that become acceptable and in-line with other similar infrastructure asset classes.
IBNI will implement programmes and offer customised financial product lines that will be engineered to systemically and progressively 'flatten' the VaR curves all across the nuclear sector. This ambition goes well beyond the necessary goal of developing market confidence through the necessary demonstration of global fleet deployments of serialised, repeatable, successful nuclear projects delivered within schedule and budget. IBNI will also serve as a global aggregator of an adopted set of universal nuclear-specific standards and criteria and the bank will aim to become a global institutional repository of nuclear financing expertise, which will become relied upon by investors, lenders and financing institutions for their own evaluation of nuclear sector financing transactions. Borrowing from the World Bank's phraseology, IBNI will become the 'Gold Standard' of nuclear finance. While currently there are discrete elements of nuclear-specific financing standards and expertise available (from the International Atomic Energy Agency, Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development, and Equator Principles IV, International Finance Corporation Standards, for example), there is, by no means, the necessary comprehensive set of nuclear-specific financing standards and criteria, such as those that pertain to every other asset class which are available from the existing major multilateral financing institutions like the World Bank. Nuclear is a very unique asset class that deserves its own global financial institution that would have the deep expertise within the sector and understanding of the unique multidimensional risk elements of nuclear finance. Such an institution would be able to adopt a set of standards and criteria specific to these unique elements.
Without an IBNI, and despite the valiant combined efforts of individual governments, sporadic international cooperation and the nuclear industry itself, the nuclear sector's ability to scale will most likely continue to be constrained and the 'vicious circle' will persist unbroken. IBNI offers a unique 'whole of the world' proposition that will enable the global nuclear sector to rapidly and efficiently break the 'vicious circle' that persistently plagues the sector. Only through a global and systemic approach toward mitigating nuclear's multidimensional risk elements and sufficiently 'flattening' the nuclear sector's VaR curves can the sector's 'vicious circle' be transformed into a 'virtuous circle'. IBNI offers this unique global risk mitigation solution which will enable the mobilisation of trillions of dollars of global capital necessary for the nuclear sector to scale in the near-term.
Further information on the IBNI initiative can be found at www.nuclearbank-io-sag.org.
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Reconcile with ourselves
I heard one presidential candidate announce that he will advocate reconciliation should he win. After the toxic divisiveness of the last five years, the sound of a reconciled society does sound like an angelic song. I agree; all Filipinos should move to reconcile with one another no matter who wins.
At the same time, to make reconciliation meaningful and long-lasting, it is not a matter of us shaking each other's hands. It does not happen that way, except if it is only for photo ops. When persons differ with their fundamental values and belief systems, the next conflict is only an issue away. Reconciliation, then, must begin with those at odds agreeing to fundamental parameters.
In the intangibles, in motherhood statements, it is easy to agree. Freedom, democracy, justice, peace, prosperity, a future full of hope. With these, we can easily hug each other as brothers and sisters under one flag. So let us not go and overstate the obvious anymore. Let us take all these for granted.
Instead, let us go where the probability of conflict can start so any reconciliation becomes possible beyond fake smiles and cold handshakes. What upsets us? What can push us to disagree badly enough to draw battle lines? These areas or issues are where we should begin to pay attention to. They can be very difficult and contentious. With them, we test our resolve to reconcile.
Being human with both needs at the primal level and rosy dreams for the future, let us decide to avoid what harms us in body and soul. When we can agree to not do what is harmful, we save ourselves many fights down the line. So let us list down simple acts that can harm us.
Killing. Can we agree that killing is an act that prejudices the victim, his family, and perhaps, even his community? If all of us do not want to be killed, or our family members to be killed, or our neighbors to be killed, maybe we can put killing at the top of our list of the most unacceptable to all.
Stealing. Can we agree that stealing is an act that prejudices the victim, that it is wrong to take without knowledge or consent of the owner, that which rightfully belongs to him or her? Can we agree that stealing another's material possessions, whether that be money, land, house, clothes, food or other items of value, is wrong and extends its damage beyond just its victims? Can we agree that we cannot maintain order or a peaceful way of life if stealing is tolerated? With killing, can we then add stealing as unacceptable to our common good?
Lying. Can we agree that lying is destructive to persons, to the community, or to common understanding? Our agreements have to be commonly understood and commonly complied with. Lying fractures or distorts common understanding or agreement, and it can be personal or collective. When we do not understand something in common, we can then never agree on anything. Lying especially destroys relationships and erodes the very basis of understanding.
Grounding ourselves on common values or understanding is fundamental to societal life's survival. Without that, it will be superior force over others, the strong over the weak, chaos over order. The era of the alpha ape, the caveman, the Neanderthals, and the bloodthirsty savage is over.
Or, if it is not, then we can agree to be barbarians again and forget all common sense and common order. That way, those who survive the carnage can then begin to again sit down, discuss possibilities, and most of all, agree that killing, stealing, and lying are not to be tolerated.
In many societies whose members had become so fractured and antagonistic with one another, especially if two competitive sides can never get along and drag everyone else with them, civil wars had been the final arbiter. Only when so much blood has been spilled, people often come to their senses. They had been fighting along because of partisanship, not with principles they already share the same, but with the choice of personalities to follow.
Following personalities had become important enough for good people to turn bad, for honest people to turn liars, for peaceful people to turn violent. Worst of all, for intelligent people turn stupid.
Reconciliation starts among partisans again choosing to both agree, not to be friends with one another, but to be loyal to what is very important to them. Not to kill. Not to steal. Not to lie. When feuding parties decide that protecting life is more important than killing it, that keeping and enjoying one's possessions is more important than having it stolen, that accepting reality is more important than denying it or distorting it, that is reconciliation.
Because people live and then die. Because personalities come and then go. But life stays, in our children and grandchildren and more generations to come, because possessions remain important to those who own them, whoever the owners may be, because reality becomes history and, therefore, the basis of our identity. What is more important is what can be more permanent and beneficial to many, to communities and society, and we would do well to reconcile with that.
Reconciling with personalities becomes natural and easier when we have not killed one another, when we have not stolen from one another, when we have not lied to one another. Reconciling with fundamental agreements that keep society intact and our families safe in peaceful coexistence is true and enduring. If this is the reconciliation that candidates will dedicate their lives to make happen, they are worth our while.
There is no other reconciliation, by the way. Any other kind is simple politicking, insidious sugarcoating exploiting the exasperation and frustration of especially the poor about the warring parties of the greedy, ambitious, and powerful. That reconciliation will last exactly until the next killing, the next theft, the next lie.


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FlowVIEW Aquarius Liquid Sample Tool for SEM
The FlowVIEW Aquarius Starter Kit - Start a New Era of In-situ Liquid or Wet Sample in SEM
FlowVIEW spun off from ITRI National Measurement Laboratory. Having experienced exponential growth with their solid team members and devoted to developing more accurate and faster liquid inspection, they have since become the unrivaled system integrator.
FlowVIEW Tek offers a more competitive advantage by using the AI liquid inspection technology to observe sample's physical and chemical properties, such as force, light, electronic, and magnetic properties without dilution or other tedious preparation.
The tool can analyze liquid samples and deliver instantaneous data such as size and shape distribution, concentration, aggregation and dispersity, composition, and other essential factors.
The tool can analyze liquid samples and deliver instantaneous data such as size and shape distribution, concentration, aggregation and dispersity, composition, and other essential factors.
Left Image: Sample after dehydration (Aggregation) & Right image:Native-state SEM image of liquid sampple
The FlowVIEW Aquarius liquid Starter Kit are primarily developed for materials analysis and particle analysis applications. The three component sample chamber is easy to use with specially developed preparation tools and resembles an SEM specimen stub when prepared for use in the SEM.
With the used of FlowVIEW Aquirius Liquid Starter Kit, the imaging is performed through the silicon nitride window after mounted in the FlowVIEW Aquarius caps. The liquid sample chamber chip and window membrane which the materials of Si and Si3N4 are compatible with water, oil, solvent and other liquids.
The core technologies of Flowview Aquiris with transparent Si3N4 membrane for electron microscopy
The FlowVIEW Aquarius start kit include the following
- 24 Microscopic Fluid Chips
- 24 Micro-Channel Substrate
- 24 Tips
- 1 Adapter/ 1 O-Ring / 1 Tweezer
- 1 Pipette/ 1 Acrylic Case with Holder
- 1 Lite Software
The FlowView Aquiris Starter Kit for liquid and wet sample
FlowVIEW Lite - The imaging analysis software
The FlowVIEW Lite image analysis software is included in the FlowView liquid sample starter kit
- Easy operation with user friendly interface
- Fully automatic image analysis with a single button
- Fast analysis – typically within 1 minute for liquid sample images
- Generate statistics like particle distribution, dispersity/composition, aggregation and etc
FlowVIEW Lite user interface and analysis
The Aquarius Starter Kit come with few options for different applications as below:
- Standard for high Z maetrial or large particle size application - Aquarius membrane thickness 50 nm and observation windows of 150 x 150 um
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- High magnification for small particle size, low z material or bio-related application - Aquarius membrane thickness 20 nm and observation windows of 20 x 20 um
The actual SEM image of CMP Slurry with Aquarius holder (Left: Ce02; Center: SiO2; Right: Al2O3)