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Georgia Supreme Court Holds Surety not Liable for Principal's Punitive Damages
By Tim Burson May 7, 2018 Articles
Bovis Kyle won for the surety in a landmark decision from the Georgia Supreme Court holding that, without specific statutory authority, a surety cannot be assessed liability for its principal's punitive damages.
In Estate of Gladstone, No. S17G1472 (Ga. May 5, 2018), the court reversed an award of punitive damages against The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. The decision not only benefits commercial probate sureties but reinforces existing law applicable to contract bond sureties as well.
Ohio Casualty issued a large conservator's bond for an adult who had developed Alzheimer's. The bonded conservator had difficulty from the outset completing inventories and management plans. The probate court appointed an independent attorney for the ward, who discovered the conservator was spending the ward's money without prior court approval. The day before the hearing on possibly removing the conservator, he invaded the ward's accounts by issuing several checks payable to himself but did not mention these withdrawals at the hearing. They were discovered and reported by a temporary substitute conservator.
At the subsequent hearing to assess damages against the conservator, no one requested any punitive damages—not the ward, not her children, not the ward's attorney, and not the temporary substitute conservator. The court order setting the hearing had not indicated punitive damages might be assessed. Nevertheless, the probate court issued a judgment against the bonded principal and the surety not only for the unapproved expenditures and withdrawals but also for $150,000 in punitive damages, jointly and severally. The statutes requiring the bond do not mention punitive damages.
Ohio Casualty appealed, and the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the probate court after finding punitive damages were authorized to be entered against the conservator as "sanctions" and against the surety because the probate code provides that a surety is jointly and severally liable for all acts of the bonded principal.
Ohio Casualty applied for and obtained certiorari from the Georgia Supreme Court. The surety urged that its bond covers only actual property lost or damaged, that Georgia law makes a surety liable for punitive damages only when the statute calling for a bond expressly provides for such, that punitive damages are only available to punish and deter conduct of the person charged, and that punitive damages were not available in this case because they were not claimed at any time in the proceedings.
Ohio Casualty solicited amicus assistance from the industry, and the Surety and Fidelity Association of America filed briefs arguing that the only mechanism for extra contractual damages in Georgia is through the bad-faith statutory procedure set forth in O.C.G.A. § 10-7-30. The court granted certiorari and the case was presented to an active bench in January of 2018.
The Georgia Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals and held that a probate bond surety is not liable for punitive damages for the acts of its principal.
Gladstone provides analytical authority that a conservator's bond only covers the loss of bonded assets caused by the principal's breach of his or her fiduciary duty. The court held in part that, because the bond is based on the value of the estate's property, the legislature intended to cover only actual damages and punitive damages are not available against the surety.
The decision has several applications beyond conservator bonds.
Gladstone reinforces the trend that Georgia courts are required to use "textual" analysis in construing statutory bonds. The court cites heavily to a recent decision that states, if the legislature wanted to include coverage for punitive damages, it can expressly say so—otherwise the construction will likely exclude extra contractual liability against the surety if not warranted for its own actions.
The court reaffirms strict construction in favor of the surety. There is no suggestion that a surety is the same as an "insurer" when construing the bond. Gladstone also favorably cites Campbell v. Benton, 217 Ga. 368, 371, 122 S.E.2d 223 (1961), so Georgia's read-in/read-out rule for statutory bonds remains good law.
Finally, Gladstone reinforces that sureties in Georgia should not be apprehensive of taking an appeal when justified merely because they might have "insurance company" in their names.


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Ultrafast fiber lasers are gradually displacing solid-state lasers for many scribing, marking, and nanopatterning applications in precision microprocessing and in transparent materials for displays, telecommunications, and even for silicon and thin-film solar photovoltaics. Unlike laser "materials processing," which generally refers to cutting and welding applications on the macro scale (automotive welding, bulk glass and metal cutting), laser "microprocessing," which involves high-power picosecond and femtosecond solid-state and fiber lasers, refers to microelectronics and semiconductor processing on the "micron" scale or smaller. Although solid-state lasers will continue to play a role in microprocessing, fiber lasers that offer high repetition rate (hundreds of kilohertz to megahertz range), high peak power, and moderate pulse energy continue to get noticed in the microprocessing community for their ability to improve the efficiency of ablation and material removal and modification, enabling a host of emerging applications.
One of the earliest and most well-known applications for femtosecond lasers was pioneered by IntraLase (Irvine, CA; now owned by Advanced Medical Optics) for cutting the corneal flap in laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery using a fairly low-repetition-rate (10 kHz) diode-pumped solid-state Nd:YAG laser. But in early 2007, Carl Zeiss Meditec (Jena, Germany) announced its partnership with IMRA America (Ann Arbor, MI) in the launch of Carl Zeiss Meditec's VisuMax system for laser keratome applications using what was hailed as an improved fiber-laser approach.
Silicon micromachining
VisuMax incorporates IMRA's FCPA µJewel laser, which uses chirped-pulse amplification (CPA) in a large-core ytterbium (Yb)-fiber amplifier to deliver microjoule-level energy at 1 µm with 1 to 3 W average power at repetition rates from 100 kHz to 5 MHz—all without water cooling. "The ability to scale the power of our platform from 0.5 W for eye surgery up to 10 W means we can move beyond medical and low-power applications and cut thin silicon wafers for solid-state hard drives and flash memory at die strengths comparable to mechanical processes without the need for the post-process of laser dicing," says Kiyomi Monro, director of business development for IMRA America.
"After demonstrating wafer singulation at greater than two times the die strength of UV-diced wafers, we are now working with a leading semiconductor company to explore singulation of silicon wafers," says Monro. "When your pulse duration goes into the 500 fs regime, the material interaction is not necessary thermal. Ultrashort pulse machining is beneficial when you don't want thermal interactions, which may weaken the strength of silicon dies and cause other problems."
There are two distinctively different approaches to development of ultrafast lasers for micromachining applications. One is led by established companies historically involved in solid-state lasers such as Coherent (Santa Clara, CA) and Newport Spectra-Physics (Irvine, CA), while another is driven by relatively small companies focused on development of all-fiber (and smaller footprint) solutions, such as IMRA and Fianium (Southampton, England).
Fianium focuses on ultrafast applications but avoids the use of CPA methods, choosing instead to use all-fiber, direct amplification of picosecond pulses in a master-oscillator power-amplifier (MOPA) configuration. "We try to keep our lasers as simple and therefore as reliable as possible, relying on advanced fiber-amplifier development with ultralow nonlinearity to enable power and pulse-energy scaling," says John Clowes, vice president of business development for Fianium. "Many microprocessing applications such as marking, scribing, and pulse laser deposition require quite modest pulse energies (up to 20 µJ) but at high repetition rates and average power (several megahertz and up to 50 W) to increase throughput (see Fig. 1). We've developed highly efficient fiber amplifiers that can deliver 10 to 20 µJ of pulse energy for 10 to 20 ps without the use of chirped pulse amplification. The quality of the amplified pulses also means that they can be efficiently compressed to the subpicosecond level at several microjoules of pulse energy for those niche applications such as bladeless LASIK in which picosecond systems cannot be used."
Ultrafast fiber lasers hold a position in the market as seed oscillators and moderate-energy (up to 20 µJ) sources for applications ranging from scribing, advanced marking, pulsed laser deposition, and medical and refractive surgery. In addition, the high intensities, excellent beam quality, and scalable powers make ultrafast fiber lasers ideally suited for efficient, multiwatt harmonic generation. High repetition rates (up to several hundreds of megahertz), quasi-CW Green (532 nm), and UV (355 and 266 nm) sources have established applications in manufacturingtrimming, polymer processing, marking, and semiconductor wafer inspection. Nonetheless, the main challenge of pure ultrafast fiber lasers is to scale the energy level in the picosecond regime toward 100 µJ for applications requiring higher energy removal, including drilling, dicing, and cutting.
Higher-pulse-energy applications
The definition of "ultrashort" in the thermal argument is not limited to femtosecond pulse operation. For longer pulses in the nanosecond range, material is "boiled off" or removed by thermal means. But for picosecond and faster pulses, multiphoton absorption essentially breaks the chemical bonds within a material in a cold ablative process; essentially, picosecond IR pulses can deliver spatial resolution comparable to a nanosecond UV laser. In response to the growing need for "ruggedized" lasers to process metal and ceramic materials, as well as silicon, some companies have started to use a solid-state/optical-fiber "hybrid" approach to produce high-peak-power and high-average-power picosecond pulses.
Coherent released Talisker—available in 1064, 532, and 355 nm wavelengths—in a hybrid design using a modelocked fiber laser oscillator whose output is boosted by a free-space amplifier to deliver 15 ps pulse widths with 100 µJ pulse energy at a repetition rate up to 200 kHz. "Over the past 10 years or so, researchers in the microprocessing field have determined the 'sweet spot' for ultrafast lasers—the specific combination of pulse energy, pulse repetition rate, and other parameters that produce the best results for a variety of microprocessing applications," says Matthias Schulze, director of technical marketing for Coherent. "We have been carefully following this research and came to the realization that our customers would benefit most from the ruggedness and precision of an ultrafast fiber laser combined with the higher pulse energy enabled by free-space amplification."
Coherent has explored the use of Talisker for silicon-through-via (STV) drilling using both percussion (laser spot size matches the silicon via or hole diameter) and trepanning (small spot cuts the hole by scanning in a circular pattern) methods (see Fig. 2). Because experiments show that the attainable hole depth falls off dramatically for larger spot sizes, the key to deeper vias is using small spot sizes of approximately 10 μm. With this spot size, holes as deep as 200 µm and 5 to 15 µm wide can be drilled with as few as 10 pulses at pulse energies of less than 25 μJ for a drilling rate of 1500 to 1800 vias/s.Thin-film removal and machining
Newport Spectra-Physics introduced its picosecond "hybrid" Pantera laser at Laser 2007 in Munich, Germany, to address applications in cutting, ablation, or structuring of thin layers. "Nanosecond lasers often create liquid droplets of debris when ablating material," says Michael Kauf, marketing and business-development manager for Newport's Fiber Laser Business Group. "These droplets either adhere to the edge of a hole or feature and create a crater or they fall back and melt to the surface, compromising surface quality. In contrast, picosecond machining with a laser like Pantera creates much finer debris that falls back to the surface as a fine dust and can be easily wiped off."
Composed of a conventional oscillator and fiber amplifier, Pantera's 50 W infrared (IR) beam can be subsequently converted into 30 W of green and 12 W of UV power. At these power levels, typical uses include cutting of dielectric and isolation material for flexible printed-circuit boards and die stacking. Examples include cutting 75-µm-thick polyimide at 1 m/s by directing the beam to the workpiece using scanner optics. Because there is no sign of thermal damage even at this thickness, the cutting can be increased to 4 m/s for 25-µm-thick polyimide. Other uses include ablating and structuring of transparent conductive oxides on flat-panel displays and thin-film solar cells. While these thin layers can be machined with nanosecond lasers, the throughput is often limited because of the repetition rate of the laser, not the laser power.
When Pantera is operated at 12 W, 355 nm, and a repetition rate of 80 MHz, its UV power allows extreme processing rates of multiple meters per second when machining thin layers. For example, Pantera can remove and precisely pattern 1-µm-thick layers of indium tin oxide (ITO) on a glass substrate at a processing speed of 25 m/s without substrate damage (see Fig. 3).Coherent's Talisker has also been evaluated in the removal of thin films such as ITO and thin (tens of nanometers) metal films on plastic and glass substrates that are patterned for RFID cards and disposable medical sensors. A Talisker operating at 1064 nm with 1 µJ pulses in a 20 µm focused spot size successfully removed a 20-nm-thick aluminum film from a glass substrate at a scan rate of 3 m/s with negligible impact to the underlying substrate. "Pulse energy determines the maximum depth that you can drill, cut, or scribe," says Schulze. "Very high-repetition-rate and lower-pulse-energy lasers can cut thin materials, but are problematic for thicker materials. Megahertz-speed ultrafast lasers must often be reduced to kilohertz operation to keep up with the scanning galvanometers being used; otherwise, once you're done cutting, the laser dwells on the substrate and produces heat."
Emerging applications
Coherent has also evaluated its picosecond hybrid laser for machining glass in microfluidic (lab-on-a-chip) applications, as well as for machining next-generation stents made of polylactide or other similar polymer materials to ensure a smooth surface and prevent the buildup of scar tissue on the stent that can defeat its purpose in keeping blood vessels clear.
Whether the ultrafast laser operates at picosecond or femtosecond speeds, there is no doubt that many applications haven't yet been envisioned. "It's a chicken and egg situation," says Schulze. "Lasers are developed today for many known applications; however, ultrafast fiber-based lasers will no doubt have an ever-bigger footprint for micromachining and even future nanomachining applications—we've only just scratched the surface regarding what these lasers can do."
Additional Resources
For additional information please see the Clark-MXR Micromachining Handbook at www.cmxr.com/industrial/handbook/index.htm.


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All you have to do is:
Open the photo you want to edit in your camera roll, then tap Edit at the top right of the screen. In the iPhone photo editor, there are 3 icons at the bottom of the screen. Or if you're editing a Live Photo, there will be four icons. These icons give you access to a range of editing tools for improving your image.
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After playing around with these editing features, you will be able to alter the editing tools further according to your tastes and the lighting of the photo. For instance, I have noticed some pictures don't require an increase in Brilliance and others I wanted to add more warmth and less tint.
I have edited a few photos of my own using this editing technique:
Note: I have found that this edit is not as effective for photos taken in direct sunlight. As an example, I used the photo below taken directly under the sun. As you can see the photo overall looks more saturated but does not have the same color effects as the photos above.
Overall, I think this editing technique is great to enhance any photo and is perfect for the summer time! I would definitely recommend playing around with the different icons and seeing what enhances your photo the best!
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RC cars are really fun to operate. But it is quite frustrating if you can't steer your RC car properly. However, fortunately, it is super easy to fix it.
So, why is your RC car steering not working?
A faulty servo, loose connections, faulty receiver and faulty transmitter- these are the main culprits behind an RC car steering not working. Usually replacing the servo and securing the connections along with the linkages will effectively fix the issues.
That's not enough to fix your issues. That's why I've explained all the causes with their solutions in greater detail.
Let's begin reading!
How Does RC Steering Work?
There are two kinds of RC Steering mechanisms. The rack-and-pinion mechanism and the bell crank mechanism. There are more, but these are the mainstream mechanisms RC cars utilize.
Don't worry! I'm not going to leave it at that. I'll explain both the systems in greater detail now. Here we go-
Rack-and-Pinion utilizes the steering rack which is connected to tooth-like pinions with a tie rod. The pinions are connected with the wheels.
In a rack-and-pinion system, this is what happens when you move the steering wheel-
- The pinions connected to the other end of the tie rod move.
- Then, the wheels attached to the pinions turn.
- Rinse, and repeat.
This is basically how a Rack-and-Pinion steering system works. The more pinions you have the sharper turns you can take. Let's move on to the second mechanism.
Bell Crank Mechanism
A bell crank steering system utilizes the push and pull principle. This is where it differs from the rack-and-pinion system.
Once you turn the steering towards a direction, this is what happens-
- The steering arm pulls/pushes one end of the crack to the front or the rear.
- Then, the other end's linkage pushes left or right in response.
- Finally, The wheels turn in a certain direction as a result.
That's the mechanical part. Now here is what happens when you turn the transmitter stick to a direction to turn the RC car-
- The transmitter sends the signal to the servomechanism.
- The servo controls the RC steering system to make the wheels turn.
Now you know how the steering system of an RC car works. So, I'll answer why yours doesn't.
Why Is My RC Car Steering Not Working?
Ever got frustrated that your RC car hit the wall because you couldn't turn it? You're not the only one.
Throughout the years in the hobby, I faced this problem often to say the least. Even relatively newer companies like New Bright RC have steering problems.
From my experience, there are 3 major reasons why your RC car steering is not working. They are-
- Faulty Steering Servo: Damaged servo gears, frayed wirings, incompatible servo horn.
- Loose Connection/ Faulty Linkage: Loose servo connection, damaged steering rack linkage.
- Radio and Servo Connection: Faulty receiver, Faulty transmitter.
That wraps up the reasons. These are usually the reasons that cause RC steering to stop working.
How To Fix Unresponsive RC Steering?
You should take different measures depending on the reasons to fix a RC steering that's not working. Here's my take on how you can fix your rc car steering-
Repair or Replace the Servo
Most problems with the RC car steerings end up being traced to the servo. Repairing or replacing the servo will usually bring your steering back to life if it stopped working.
Let's first talk about the cheaper repairs before moving to the expensive replacements. These will effectively fix your RC car steering servo if it's not responding-
- Frayed Servo Wires: All you have to do is, replace the older set of wires with a newer one.
Firstly, you'll have to disconnect the older wires carefully. Then, install the newer wires and connect it in the right order.
With the frayed wires fixed, now your servo will work as it should, bringing the steering back to life.
- Damaged Servo Gears: Similar to the wiring, All you have to do is replace the older gears with new ones. Fortunately, all the servo components are widely available across online markets like Amazon or Aliexpress.
- Incompatible Servo Horn: If you have recently changed servo horns or built your own RC kit, this makes sense.
I have mistakenly used an incompatible servo horn before and ended up with a nonfunctioning steering myself. This RC car steering servo problem is more of an amateur's mistake rather than a problem.
All you have to do is get a compatible Servo horn to go with your servo. Then replace the incompatible one with the new one.
- Replace the Servo: If your rc car servo is still not working after the other solutions, this is your option. Just buy a new servo and replace the old one.
Although replacing the servo is the more expensive option, it's the single solution to all rc steering servo problems.
With the servo fiasco over, let's move on to the second solution of the day.
Loose Connection Shenanigans
Loose connection is a major offender in most RC car issues. Any kind of loose connection or damage to the linkage can cause the RC steering to stop working. However, it is just as easy to fix. Re-connecting the linkages/connections often fixes the steering problems.
These are the steps you should take to fix loose connection for any RC steering:
- Firstly, unscrew the screws holding the chassis in place and take it off.
- Then, disconnect the connections and linkages related to the servo, steering rack and wheels.
- Finally, reconnect all of the connections and linkages and properly secure them.
Now, if your RC car still won't turn, then replacing the linkages and connections will fix your unresponsive RC steering.
As a bonus, replacing the connections will also fix your RC car steering not centering.
It can also fix your problem if your RC throttle is working and steering isn't. However, there's a different solution, if the problem you're facing is the opposite. In other words, if your steering is working but the throttle isn't.
Well since I'm done talking about loose connection, it's time to talk about bad connection.
Radio-Servo Connection
Steering problems caused by radio-servo connection issues can easily be fixed by replacing the receiver, and the transmitter. That primarily depends on which of the two the problem is in.
- Replace The Transmitter: First, check if the RC car turns fine with another transmitter. If it does, then you need to replace yours.
The DUMBORC X6 is a solid replacement for your old transmitter. But Flysky FS-GT3B is another competent go-to.
- Replace The Receiver: Well, if the RC car doesn't work with any transmitter, then you need to replace the receiver.
It's better to get professional help with this replacement. Things can get a little messy if you don't know what you're doing with this one.
Still here? Well here's a little bonus for you for staying throughout the article.
Adjusting The Car Steering
You usually set the steering trim in the process of setting a new RC car up. Any mess-ups in this part leads to the RC car steering to being unresponsive.
Without further ado, here's how you can adjust your RC car steering:
- First, you have to set your steering trim properly in your transmitter. You must center the trim and make sure it is not leaning towards any direction.
- Then you have to go to the sub-trim menu of your transmitter and set the steering to 0 if the option is available to you.
- Afterwards, adjust the endpoints. Keep an eye on your servo as you set the endpoints. Set it as high as you can for both left and right without straining it.
- Once you're done with the transmitter, it's time to get into the insides. Make sure the servo arm is set perpendicularly to the servo.
- Switch to a longer servo horn to get more steering in your RC car.
With these nifty tricks you can adjust your RC car for maximum steering. Here's a youtube video explaining all the adjustments-
I'll now answer some of your frequently asked questions before concluding the article.
How do I reset my RC car steering wheel?
If you look where the steering bit connects the servo take it off. Make sure the wheels are set straight and put it back on.
How do I know if my RC servo is bad?
Try plugging the servo in another channel to check if your servo is bad or not. If your servo responds, rest assured. Because it is working properly.
How much does an RC car cost?
Standard prices start from $30 and can cost up to 800 dollars. Prices can also exceed 1000 dollars if you are looking for custom-made RC cars.
Final Words
I am now at the end of this discussion. Hope this solves your issue on why your RC car steering is not working.
Were you able to solve the steering issues with your RC car? Let me know in the comments below.
Until next time, see you!


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Imagine this: You and your lover are in a dark room. The mood is intimate and sexually charged, as a spark hangs between you two in the best possible way.
Everything is going right.
A gentle kiss, a gentle touch, a shared intimacy you can't help but enjoy and revel in. This is everything you've been dreaming of and edging closer and closer to the entire date Every sip, every casual touch, well-timed quip, and spontaneous joke have all been leading to this moment.
You finally get what you desire…
Until you don't.
You don't even have to look down to know that something is wrong. Something is not happening, even if you know you want it to. Your world begins to shatter and you feel this uneasy panic and shame begin to bubble up as you're unable to even attempt to perform.
You know what it is and you hate it.
You hate yourself, and you hate it.
Erectile Dysfunction.
You may even call it ED.
An embarrassing topic often left unsaid and seldom ever shared in public by choice. We get it. Who likes talking about what they believe are inadequacies they have in the bedroom? Who wants to be seen as that guy?
But the simple fact of the matter is, it is more common than you think.
Men can have symptoms of ED at any age. It can result from both physiological and medical conditions, from stress, anxiety, and even intimacy difficulties. ED is intrinsically connected to your overall health. Actually, around 40 percent of men over 40 experience ED — with mild to moderate symptoms.
It's normal. It is nothing to be ashamed of. And most importantly of all, you can do something about it.
Enter ExtenZe — your natural ally in the fight against Erectile Dysfunction.
You can watch a video from Danny of the SEMENAX Review channel on YouTube and carter101.com. To get a comprehensive overview of ExtenZe, you can check out our article below.
So What's ExtenZe Male Enhancement? What Will Happen If I Take More Than One ExtenZe
ExtenZe is a natural blend supplement meant to help you with ED, and all the complicated things that come along with it, allowing for enhanced sexual function (And satisfaction) as the ingredients get to work in your body.
Although ExtenZe isn't governed by the FDA, that's not to say they did not put a good deal of thought into making this work for you to help you with your problems.
You take just one pill each day, and upon using it, it makes you hard almost instantly — so be sure to use it just when you're ready to have sex. It works within minutes so you really have to be careful when you take it in order to avoid unfortunate and embarrassing situations
Obviously, don't take it in public, and do follow the prescribed amount of one pill a day in order to be safe.
ExtenZe is your ally in bed. Pop it to get popping.
But before you're convinced to try, we are sure you'd like to know how it does what it does, right?
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What's In It?
So let us get down to it, shall we, and go over some of what makes ExtenZe the answer you've been seeking.
Tribulus Terrestris
This is a sexual enhancer that boosts your immune system.
Horny Goat Weed
The name is pretty self-explanatory. This ingredient's most important goal is to arouse you, and it does this by shifting nitric oxide to relax your penile tissue, allowing it to hold more blood.
Xanthoparmelia Scabiosa
This is a herb that helps you unwind your erectile tissue and allows for greater blood flow.
Ho Shou Wu Extract
This is an ancient Chinese root which helps increase the production of testosterone and helps sperm function better, increasing production and acting as an anti-aging agent for testicular cells. Furthermore, it's also an aphrodisiac which can assist you with your sexual urges.
Korean Ginseng
This helps address a waning libido that goes hand-in-hand with old age by strengthening your central nervous system and your gonads' tissues.
This ingredient's most important function is to boost your testosterone levels, helping with your sexual prowess.
This is an aphrodisiac that has been used for centuries, thrown into the mix in order to further assist you with your problems. What Will Happen If I Take More Than One ExtenZe
Saw Palmetto
This improves and keeps your prostate gland healthy — an essential part of your body.
L-Arginine Hydrochloride
This is an amino acid that improves your immune system and erections.
Vanilla Bean Extract:
This is less of an essential ingredient, and more of an additional thing that they added to make the supplement taste better, what with its diverse list of key ingredients coming together. This natural additive makes the pill, well, we wouldn't say delicious, but at least easier to take every day
Combined, these work hand in hand to help you address your Erectile Dysfunction so you can reclaim your sexual life.
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The Big Question: Do You Need It?
Even the concept of considering turning to supplement to assist you with Erectile Dysfunction can be a little challenging at first. But the thing is, there really isn't anything to be ashamed of. It's just a matter of perspective.
When you have a cold, you get cold medicine, right?
It's the exact same thing here.
You've got a problem; you just need a answer.
Problems in the bedroom can lead to problems outside of if we let it get out of control. Mostly because we do not enjoy talking about it, and as such the emotions underneath start to boil and simmer up, and before you know it, you both are not screaming in pleasure in the bedroom.
Instead, you're just screaming at each other. What Will Happen If I Take More Than One ExtenZe
There's a deep shame when it comes to talking about, let alone admitting and looking for help, for bad performance in the bedroom. All that stress and anxiety can end up making things even worse.
Don't wait for it to go in that direction. Don't sacrifice your relationship, just because you do not want to ask for help in solving a completely solvable problem.
This is your opportunity to man up.
Do not give up, but rather double down so once you get down and dirty, you'll be hard-pressed not to have a fantastic time.
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Does It Work?
So you know exactly what it does, you know how it does it — but now the number one question in your mind is, does it actually work?
Yes, it does.
Be sure to remember that everyone is different. And therefore, Every Body differs. ExtenZe is a organic mix of a great number of ingredients. And although they were designed to be used safely and in conjunction with one another, because of the amount of active ingredients within, one of them may result in an unwanted side-effect on your system.
Much like everything else in life, it really does come with pros and cons. What Will Happen If I Take More Than One ExtenZe
With that being said, though, yes, ExtenZe does work. Sometimes it takes longer for it to work than in others, but overall, it will help you with your problem, acting fast and helping you out in the bedroom at the soonest possible time.
And if it does not work for you, they also give out a 60-day money-back guarantee for you. At least that offers you a way out, in case it can't help you get up as much as you desire.
If you need more proof, check out this video from Dan of Male Supplement Reviews for his unfiltered experience with the product.
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Final Thoughts: So Is It For You?
So now that you've opened your mind to the concept of using something to supplement your sexual life, should you say yes to ExtenZe?
Well, yes.
It is all-natural, it's proven to work and even on the off-shoot possibility that it doesn't for you, they have a 60-day money back guarantee waiting to be used. There is no way to lose by choosing ExtenZe, so why not?
At the end of the day, it is all about what your priorities are, and what you're prepared to do, how far you are prepared to go, not only for yourself, but your partner in bed as well. Sex is an essential part of every relationship, with a far-reaching effect that isn't limited to the bedroom.
So we should treat it as such.
Whether you're married, in a long-term relationship, or just dating around, you and your partner deserve great sex.
And ExtenZe can extend you the help you will need to not only make that happen once, but for the good times to come again, and over and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions What Will Happen If I Take More Than One ExtenZe
Q: Is ExtenZe safe to use?
A: Because everyone is different, ExtenZe can affect you differently, but it's been tested to be as safe as it can be for you to use. It's a 100% natural and totally medical, designed and blended in the best possible way. But if you have any pre-existing conditions, ask your physician to be certain that you can take ExtenZe safely.
Q: Can I take more than 1 pill?
A: No. It's highly recommended you take only 1 pill per day, as instructed, to avoid the risk of having any unwanted negative side effects.
Q: Will it work on anybody?
Even though the results may vary from individual to individual, the product is guaranteed to operate in most if not all cases, for most of everyone.
Q: Will it make my erections larger?
ExtenZe can't promise the exact size of the growth, but if you use it frequently, it should increase the size of your erection.
Q: How long should I take ExtenZe?
When used properly, the full effects of ExtenZe can be observed in around 8 weeks. You can then use it as a daily supplement so as to maintain your desired size and performance.
Q: Is ExtenZe Guaranteed?
ExtenZe includes a 100% guarantee. If you're not happy with the outcome, you can return the product within 60 days to receive a full refund, ExtenZe gives a full guarantee for people.


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Learn about the legends of the genre at this Nashville, Tennessee, attraction where names like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire and Garth Brooks are honored.
in 1962, a top-secret government bunker was completed deep underneath this White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, resort. Today, visitors can tour the 12,000-square-foot facility.
This macabre museum in Chicago showcases more than 100 torture devices — 30% of which are original to their time, while the rest are replicas that give visitors an idea of their craft and use.
Built in 1858, this Michigan City, Indiana, lighthouse was a beacon and keeper's residence until the early 1940s. The Michigan City Historical Society opened it as a museum in 1973.
Housed at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this center merges its world-class collection of more than 20,000 historic artifacts with modern technology.
Explore the stories of those who sought freedom from slavery with this car-caravan tour that visits historic locations across the Niagara Region of Ontario.
The Seneca people once lived in an agricultural community near what is today Victor, New York. This National Historic Landmark tells their story.
This main gallery at this Paradise, Michigan, favorite is filled with ship artifacts and historic photography depicting 13 vessels lost on lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan.
Travel through parts of New York and Pennsylvania to explore homes designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Explore the birthplace of one of the world's most well-known whiskey brands in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and learn how the famous spirit is made.


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His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, received, at the Ruler's Court yesterday, Inigo de Blasio, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the country, who came to greet His Highness and to meet and discuss ways of cooperation. His Highness welcomed the Spanish ambassador, wishing him a pleasant stay, success and success in his work duties, stressing that he will find from officials every cooperation in order to perform his duties to the fullest.
During the meeting, His Highness stressed that the UAE has distinguished friendly relations with the Kingdom of Spain, and is keen to develop areas of joint cooperation in various sectors, especially the investment and tourism sector.
The ambassador expressed his happiness to meet His Highness, the Crown Prince of Ajman, praising the depth of the bilateral relations between the two countries, and the civilized renaissance witnessed by the UAE in various fields.
During the meeting, they reviewed the friendly relations between the two countries and peoples and ways of consolidating them in various fields. The meeting was attended by Hamad Rashid Al Nuaimi, Director of the Ruler's Court, Salem Saif Al Matrooshi, Deputy Director of the Ruler's Court, Youssef Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director General of the Protocol and Hospitality Department, and Ahmed Ibrahim Al Ghamlasi, Head of the Crown Prince's Office.
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National Punch Day
National Punch Day:
National Punch Day is celebrated on 20th September every year. This day is observed to honor the legendary 'old school' drink.
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2023 | 20th September | Wednesday | United States |
2023 | 20th September | Friday | United States |
2025 | 20th September | Saturday | United States |
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Why National Punch Day?
The word 'Punch' means five and it was taken from Sanskrit. However, that doesn't mean you have to take five glasses of punch. It's more like using five types of ingredients. You see, there are five basic ingredients to make punch; alcohol, sugar, water, lemon, and tea.
However, many people add other ingredients as per their preference. As we noted before, this special day is celebrated to honor this popular drink. You might know how famous punch is among college parties in our country. So, it deserves a separate celebration.
How Can We Observe National Punch Day
It will be exciting when you celebrate this special day. The good thing is there are several ways to observe this event. Many people choose different things for celebration. However, if it's your first time, you should do something unique. Let's find out how to observe this special day:
- Make Your Punch Bowl
When you are ready to celebrate this special event, you have to start with making your punch bowl. Now, it depends on you when it comes to choosing ingredients. You can add new things to make a fusion. However, don't forget to skip the traditional five ingredients.
- Buy a Pretty Bowl
What's a better way to observe this day than buying a bowl? Hence, it will make this day more exciting. A new bowl can increase the excitement of this celebration, especially when you are throwing a party. Plus, you can also get a special offer for buying a punch bowl.
- Try a New Punch Recipe
One of the best ways to observe this day is by trying a new recipe. You see, there are several new punch recipes available on the internet. And if you want to do something unique, you can try this one. It will be fun if you try a new recipe with your friends.
- Throw a Party
The best way to celebrate this day is by throwing a party. It's the ideal way if you are a party animal. Well, you don't have to be a university student in this case. You can arrange a small get together to highlight the importance of the day.
- Take a Challenge
Who doesn't love to take challenges? If you are ready to do something crazy, you can take one challenge. Hence, you can find several people are taking challenges on social media. Moreover, you can also involve your friends and cousins to observe this day.
- Post Your Punch Recipe on Social Media
A celebration isn't complete without social media. If you want to try a new punch recipe, make sure you share it with your social media friends. In fact, you can also ask them to try this new recipe. Plus, make sure you post a photo or video alongside the recipe.
Add more fun by sharing your story on social media platforms. Don't forget to use the #NationalPunchDay hashtag while posting.
Interesting Facts About National Punch Day:
You see, punch has been a special drink for centuries. So, there are so many interesting facts about this drink. When you learn about these facts, celebrating National Punch Day will be more exciting. In the following section, we will share some interesting facts about the punch bowl.
Interesting Punch Bowl Facts
- Many bars prefer punch bowls to bottle service. They put a giant punch bowl for the entire table.
- According to some sources, many people used Blackbeard's skull as a punch bowl.
- Courvoisier and Bompas & Parr has the largest punch bowl in the world. The capacity of the bowl is 4,000 liters.
- The punch bowl is a common thing for college and university parties. However, punch is highly alcoholic.
History of National Punch Day:
You might know why punch is the favorite drink for most people. It will be fun to learn about the history of the punch bowl. So, the sailors of the British East India Company made the punch bowl popular. According to them, the drink originated in India.
During the 1600s, the popularity of punch increased with sea travel. Hence, sea travel was the reason why the drink got popular across the globe, especially in America. Now, punch is one of the most unique drinks that is served in special events.


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49: Time of balance: where are you out of balance?
THE VIBE: Celebration of Life
This video was posted on the Spring Equinox (for the Northern Hemisphere) Mar 20 2023 @ 2:24pm
Ostara is the Spring Equinox (Shunbun), a time when light and dark are equal. Babies of all kinds are emerging on the planet, and there is a great explosion of life all around us. We are reminded that from darkness comes light. From death comes rebirth.
Ēostre is an Anglo-Saxon Goddess celebrated during the spring equinox, and it is from her that the Sabbat earns its name. She is a Goddess of the dawn, of new beginnings, and rebirth, and the rabbit is her sacred animal.
The Goddess Persephone is also celebrated during the spring equinox because her story tells us that she emerges from her time spent in the Underworld with her husband, Hades, on this day. Her story reminds us that we cannot have only light or dark in our lives – life requires both equally to thrive.
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How long does homemade mincemeat keep? |
Mincemeat is traditionally made with a hard boiled egg, grated lemon peel and sugar. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.
Homemade mincemeat is a delicious and popular dish that can be made in large quantities. It keeps well, but the length of time it lasts depends on how quickly you eat it. Read more in detail here: how long does homemade mincemeat last in the fridge.
Fill sterilised jars with the mixture (see below). When the container is full, seal it with waxed discs. In a cold, dark cabinet, the mincemeat will last for years; I've stored it for up to three years. Using vegetarian suet, vegetarians may joyfully prepare this mincemeat.
Furthermore, how long can I keep mincemeat refrigerated?
If you're not planning to consume the cooked mince right away, chill it as rapidly as possible before putting it in the fridge or freezer. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours after cooking and use within three days.
Is mincemeat also perishable? It will be OK if it was properly wrapped and sealed. I made it from scratch one year, and it was no trouble to make a pie every year for the following six years. Yes, canned food degrades with time, but this is more of a flavor and consistency issue than a health one. If it tastes good, go ahead and eat it.
Also, how do you keep homemade mincemeat fresh?
All that's left to do now is put it in jars or airtight containers and store it until needed. Because the containers you use must be spotless, I like to use them immediately from the dishwasher. Mincemeat may be kept for up to a year if kept in a cold area.
Is it necessary to keep mincemeat refrigerated?
Refrigeration is a fantastic option if you're a traditional mincemeat aficionado who adds chopped roast meat to your pies. I wouldn't worry about it if your pies are vegetarian; raisins and apples stay well at room temperature, and mince pie filling is mainly consisting of raisins, apples, sugar, and spices.
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Is it possible to keep mincemeat in Tupperware?
In a huge pot on top of my stove, a pan of delicious-smelling mincemeat is cooling. I just realized there's a note in the recipe that states "Remove from the heat and set aside to cool before transferring to sterilized jars. Refrigerates for one month and freezes for six months." I don't have any glass jars, but I do have tupperware.
Is it OK to eat brown mince?
As long as the minced beef is properly chilled and eaten before the use-by date on the packaging, it is safe to eat. It's possible that a package of minced meat or other meat is ruined if it's brown-grey on the surface and all the way through.
Is it safe to consume GREY mince?
As long as the minced beef is properly chilled and eaten before the use-by date on the packaging, it is safe to eat. It's possible that a package of minced meat or other meat is ruined if it's brown-grey on the surface and all the way through.
Is it okay to consume mince that is a day old?
Off mince has a nice scent to it, but it's really distinct, so you'd know if it was off! Just smell it, I agree with most of the other comments. When it comes to red meat, 2 days over the expiration date is typically OK. When it comes to red meat, 2 days over the expiration date is typically OK.
What is the origin of the term "mincemeat"?
Meat is the name given to mincemeat since that is precisely what it used to be: mutton, but also beef, rabbit, pig, or game. Mincemeat was invented as a technique to preserve meat without salting, curing, smoking, or drying it. At his coronation in 1413, King Henry V was handed a mincemeat pie.
Is it possible to cook half-defrosted mince?
A: Yes, frozen mince may be cooked. Place frozen mince in a low-temperature pan and stir it about until it starts to break up. Once it has broken down, raise the temperature and continue frying until it is uniformly done.
Is it possible to freeze homemade mincemeat?
PREPARE IN ADVANCE – You may make the mincemeat up to six months ahead of time and keep it refrigerated. Mincemeat doesn't need to be frozen since it keeps so well.
What is the shelf life of fruit mince?
6 months
In mincemeat, what may you use instead of suet?
Some recipes suggest using frozen butter for suet, but this is dangerous since butter melts considerably quicker than suet, making the meal oily and heavy. If you can't get suet or don't want to use it, substitute shortening.
What is the use of suet in mincemeat?
Suet is a highly regarded fat used by pastry chefs that is extracted from the kidneys and loins of cow or sheep. The mince meat is mixed with shredded suet and baked or boiled for many hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the suet to melt, sealing the fruit and its juices and coating the combination.
What is the shelf life of handmade fruit mince pies?
Because they're homemade, they won't last as long as store-bought mince pies, so store them in an airtight container for up to one week. The cooked mince pies store nicely and may be kept in the freezer for up to three months.
What is the definition of English mincemeat?
Mincemeat is a combination of chopped dried fruit, distilled alcohol, and spices, with the addition of beef suet, beef, or venison on occasion. Mincemeat used to always include meat. Beef suet is used in many current recipes, while vegetable shortening is frequently substituted.
Is there alcohol in all mince pies?
Despite the allure of a decadent, brandy-laced mince pie, experts claim there isn't much alcohol in store-bought pies. The alcohol gives the pies a 'strong' flavor, but by the time they're done cooking, there's not much left. When purchasing, it's best to double-check the ingredients.
Is it necessary to prepare mincemeat?
To enable the flavors to blend (like in the last piece), mincemeat is frequently produced many months ahead of time. If the mincemeat is not cooked, it will ferment in the jars, which is unpleasant. If you want to consume your pies quickly, you can probably skip the cooking step.
How do you create a homemade mincemeat pie?
To make the filling, follow these steps: Mix the beef suet, currants, rump steak, raisins, brown sugar, brandy, candied citrus peels, lemon juice and zest, nutmeg, and apples together in a medium mixing basin. Mix thoroughly. Fill a 1-quart jar halfway with the mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 days and up to 2 weeks after covering.
Is it necessary to keep pumpkin pie refrigerated?
Refrigerate your pumpkin pie after baking to keep it safe to consume. After baking, they must be chilled. The high protein and moisture content of eggs and milk creates ideal conditions for germs to proliferate when baked goods are kept at room temperature.
What's the deal with None Such Mincemeat?
NONE SUCH® Mincemeat is a centuries-old British speciality composed with raisins, apples, and a distinctive spice combination. It's flavorful and fragrant. These fillings, which come in both condensed and ready-to-use versions, were historically used in pies and sweets, but they're excellent any time of year.


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As of last weekend, it's officially spring. Flowers are blooming, sunny skies are stretching into the evening, and the fashion showcase of the season is approaching: Easter weekend.
Whether you'll be toasting to the season on the patio of Le Bilboquet or attending an Easter egg hunt in a family member's backyard, these suggestions from local pros will ensure you're well dressed. Revisit your closet, or perhaps indulge in some retail therapy, and delight in the joy of spring fashion.
Rebecca Hessel Cohen, the founder and creative director of Highland Park Village's newest arrival LoveShackFancy, says that she expects to see a flurry of flowy maxis, floral headbands, and vintage jewelry this year. She also notes she loves a classic, timeless white Victorian- or Edwardian-inspired dress for Easter, along with soft pastels like mint greens, cherry blossom pinks, and hand-dyed violets.
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"Easter is one of my favorite holidays, and I think everyone is especially excited to usher in the new season and sunnier days," she says. "I cannot wait for dance parties in our garden, decorating cakes with my girls in beautiful florals, and coloring cut-out bunny ears to celebrate."
Dress up your look, she suggests, by strapping on your best wedges. To keep it more casual, Hessel Cohen opts for a pair of her brand's floral-printed Superga sneakers; if she's planning to walk in the garden or run through the yard with her family, she goes barefoot.
Hessel Cohen also notes that straw hats, hair ribbons, and floral scrunchies will be on the Easter scene. Her handbag of choice might not be what you'd expect. "I love a handmade basket, which can be the most divine outdoors accessory, but is perfect for egg hunts too," she says. "It's a tradition with my mom and girls to customize our baskets every Easter with extra fabric from past collections, vintage ribbons, and other seasonal adornments."
Nerissa Helpenstill, store director at Tootsies, says her team is seeing delicate dresses with feminine details, accented with oversized sleeves. She also mentioned many Tootsies clients are gravitating toward happy hues, like yellows and ocean blues. And don't be surprised if you see pops of gingham, as she says it's getting an update in modern silhouettes.
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"Lockdown favorites like sporty sandals and bucket hats are still red-hot for spring 2021," Helpenstill continues. For a "cool-girl Easter vibe," she suggests a colorful dress with Loeffler Randall sandals and a Ganni bucket hat in a springy pattern.
Since Easter is a family affair, says Helpenstill, don't forget about the little ones' Easter looks.
"For a modern take on mother-child dressing, rather than matching head to toe, choose a color from your outfit and coordinate with an accessory or item of clothing [for kids] in that color," Helpenstill says.
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The Red Stars recently signed Christina Murillo after showcasing well with the Chicago Red Stars Reserves in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Murillo spent the 2018 season playing with the Red Stars Reserves, as well with Mexico's National Soccer Team.
On August 7th the 25-year old defender was offered a contract for the remainder of the season. The offer caught the California native by surprise. "I immediately hung up the phone and called my mom and I actually started crying," said Murillo. "This is the best news I've ever had."
It has been Murillo's dream to play professionally in the United States since she was five years old. Some of her biggest influences of the sport include legend Mia Hamm, among those of the 1999 U.S World Cup squad.
Murillo has traveled quite a bit professionally, playing for Lithuanian club Gintra Universitetas of the UEFA Women's Champions League in 2017 and WPSL club Motor City FC from 2016-2017.
While in the Champions League, Murillo dominated with her club. However, she admits that the league was not the strongest to play in. "I wanted to be in a professional soccer player environment where I'm actually being challenged and competing for a spot, not just automatically given it."
Adding to her professional career, the defender has vast international experience after playing for Mexico's senior club since 2010 at the age of 17. She also played for the University of Michigan from 2011-2015 during her collegiate career.
Murillo reflected on NWSL training camps, expressing that in order to succeed in the NWSL, you must be mentally strong. "[Mental strength] is the difference between the players that stay and the players who leave."
With only a few weeks remaining in the season, Murillo looks to earn her first appearance with the club. "This has been an amazing thing that's happened in my life," Murillo says. "I'm going to make the most of this in the next six weeks."
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Police charge man and search for woman involved in serious incident
We have charged a man in relation to an incident that took place in December 2022 that left a victim with life-altering injuries. We are also seeking public assistance to locate a woman believed to be involved in the incident.
In the early morning hours on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, the victim and two suspects, a man and a woman, who did not know the victim prior to this incident, were together inside the victim's vehicle while it was parked in the Westbrook Mall parking lot, located at 1200 37 Street S.W.
At approximately 2:45 a.m. that morning, it is believed the victim went into medical distress and became unconscious in the vehicle. At this time, the suspects allegedly dragged the victim from the vehicle, and left him on the ground in the parking lot.
The suspects then got back into the victim's vehicle and ran over the victim. They subsequently stopped the vehicle and went back to take the victim's wallet before fleeing the scene.
A short time later, it is believed the victim's vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle collision with a retaining wall in the nearby neighbourhood of Richmond. The suspects fled the scene and left the vehicle behind, and used the victim's debit card and a credit card belonging to the victim's employer at several businesses throughout the city.
The victim was found at approximately 8 a.m., by a passerby who called 9-1-1. The victim was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition and has sustained life-altering injuries.
As a result, we have charged Skylar Nigel BRAGG, 22, of Calgary, with:
- Criminal negligence causing bodily harm
- Assault with a weapon
- Fail to stop after accident
- Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing injury
- Robbery
- Fail to comply with undertaking
- Three counts of fraud under $5,000
He will next appear in court on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
We are seeking public assistance to locate the woman believed to be involved in the incident. She is described as approximately 35 to 36 years old, 5'4" tall, with a medium build and red hair. She also has a tattoo on her left shoulder with her son's name. She was last seen wearing a black jacket with a fur-lined hood, grey sweatpants and black boots.
"We are asking for anyone with information about this incident to come forward to police," says Acting Staff Sergeant Liana Deegan of the Calgary Police Service General Investigations Unit. "The victim was left alone outside in frigid temperatures for several hours in the middle of winter and has now suffered life-altering injuries as a result of this horrible incident. We have already charged one person for their involvement, and we are looking to hold the other person responsible."
Anyone with information about this incident or who knows the identity of the suspect is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips
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The qibla to which the Prophet of Islam turned towards is Petra, not Makka in the Hijaz. The proof of this is that all of the mosques built in the first century after the advent of Islam had the wall towards which the worshippers lined up pointing towards Petra (mosques in the beginning did not have a miḥrāb).
THE 'AMR IBN AL-'ĀS MOSQUE in Fusṭāṭ, built in 641 AD, was modernized in 673 AD during the reign of Mu'āwiya ibn Abī Sufyān who added four minarets to it, one in each corner. The first plans of the mosque show that the miḥrāb was facing north. Al-Maqrīzī says that Amr ibn al-'Ās used to pray eastward, not towards the southeast where Makka is located[1] If 'Amr ibn al-'Ās prayed eastward, it meant that he was praying towards Petra and not Makka.
The Al-Aqṣā Mosque. Construction for this began during the reign of 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwān in 709 AD, and it was completed during the reign of his son al-Walīd. After it was partly destroyed by earthquakes that struckJerusalem, it was restored by the Caliph al-Mahdī. The direction of the miḥrāb in this mosque is 169 degrees, which is the angle of Petra from Jerusalem.[2]
The Anjar Mosque near the Litani River in Lebanon, built in 714 AD by the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walīd ibn 'Abd al-Malik. By the end of the Umayyad era and the beginning of the Abbasid era the mosque had fallen into disrepair and the building had sustained cracks. This mosque and the complex that contains it are directed towards Petra, not towards Makka [3].
1 – The Islam of al-Ṭufayl ibn 'Amr: Ibn Hishām records in his Sīra ('biography' of the Prophet), that when al-Ṭufayl ibn 'Amr became a Muslim, he said:
'My wife then came to me, and I said: "Be off with you, for I have nothing to do with you, or you with me!" "Why?" she said, "my father and mother be your ransom!" I said, "Islam has divided us, and I follow the religion of Muḥammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)." She replied: "Then my religion is your religion". To which I said: "So then go to the ḥinā of Dhū 'l-Sharā and cleanse yourself from it".
Ibn Hishām goes on to explain that
Dhū 'l-Sharā was an idol belonging to Daus and the ḥinā (also termed ḥimā) was the temenos which they had made sacred to him; in it there was a trickle of water from a rivulet from the mountain. She asked me urgently, "Have you any fear from him on my account?" 'No", I said, "I will go surety for that." So she went and washed, and when she returned, I explained Islam to her, and she became a Muslim'"[4]
Dhū 'l-Sharā was one of the Nabatean idols in Petra and was not in Makka. This indicates that Islam began in Petra and not in what is present-day Makka.
2- Ibn Hishām also tells us in the Sīra that
"In the following Hajj season, twelve men from the Muslims of Yathrib came to Makka,, ten Khazraj and two from the Aws, who met with the Messenger of Allah at 'Aqaba and pledged allegiance to him, a pledge known in Islamic history as the first or 'minor' pledge of allegiance in which they pledged not to associate anything with Allah, not to steal, not to commit fornication nor kill their offspring, not to slander their neighbours and not to disobey him in what was right."
The word 'aqaba in Arabic means a place or a rugged object difficult to reach. The Qur'ān says, But he would not attempt the uphill road ('aqaba), and what will make you comprehend what the uphill road is?[5]
The 'aqaba in present-day Makka is in a plain that has neither mountains nor any rugged terrain while Aqaba at the tip of the Gulf of Aqaba has mountains and a difficult terrain. The Anṣār must have gone from Petra to meet with Muḥammad in Aqaba that was near to Yathrib.
3- The Qur'an addresses the people of Makka and says to them: I swear by the fig and the olive, and mount Sinai, and this city made secure.[6] Now what do the people of Makka know about figs and olives? Rhetorical effect means addressing people with what they understand. This speech was for the people of Petra, especially since the Qur'ān mentions Ṭūr Sinīn, that is the Ṭūr or 'Mount' Sinai. Thus the address is to the people of Petra, which boasted gardens of figs and olives, and which are near to Mount Sinai.
Present-day Makka did not exist at the time of Muḥammad and the emergence of Islam
The conclusion from all this line is that present-day Makka did not exist at the time of Muḥammad and the emergence of Islam, while Petra was known and prosperous with its water and its orchards, and was the capital of the Nabataeans, speakers of the Nabataean language from which Arabic developed. Today, we do not possess any a trace from the pre-Islamic period by which archaeologists may deduce anything about the history of Makka before Islam, and thus everything said about it derives from the accounts of the storytellers, whose accounts are conflicting and contradictory and in which emotions played a prominent part. No one can today write anything reliable, reasonable and acceptable about the history of this holy city in the days of the ancient pre-Islamic era, since he does not have any archaeological inscriptions to help him.[7]
Someone may well ask why it was that the Ka'ba was moved from Petra to present-day Makka. The answer lies in the fact that when 'Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr rebelled against Yazīd ibn Mu'āwiya and declared himself the caliph of the faithful in Petra, Yazīd sent against him a large army from the Levant. The army was unable to enter Petra because it was walled. So they besieged the city for 40 days, during news came to them that Yazīd had died. The army thereupon returned to the Levant in order to pledge allegiance to Mu'āwiya ibn Yazīd. Since the distance between Petra and Damascus was short, and 'Abdullah bin Zubayr was sure that the Levant army would return to lay siege to Petra again, he decided to move his people and the Black Stone to the present-day Makka, a distance of 1,385 kilometres from Damascus. This may have made the new caliph reluctant to send an army to Makka due to the distance involved. 'Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr therefore demolished the Ka'ba, took the Black Stone and migrated to present-day Makka.[8]
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The present-day Makka had no walls, but when Yazīd ibn Mu'āwiya's army came it besieged 'Makka' for forty days. Why lay siege to an unwalled city that he could enter easily with his large army? The reason is that 'Makka' was Petra, a place surrounded by walls on all sides and having only two points of entry in the middle of the mountains, one at the top of the city and one at the bottom.
It is clear that the entire history of Islam, according to the books of the heritage, lacks foundation. Even the Quraysh tribe, which they claim to be the noblest of the Arab tribes, and that Muḥammad was from one of its noblest branches – the Banū Hāshim – does not exist in non-Islamic history books. The Iraqi historian Jawād Alī concludes the following:
We have still not come across name 'Quraysh the people of Makka' in any pre-Islamic text. Nor have we found this, or any name similar to it, in the books of the Greeks, the Romans or the ancient Syrians who lived before Islam. We cannot talk of a pre-Islamic time in which we can say that we have found the name of Quraysh, or that such a name was known at that period.[9]
[1] Al-Maqrīzī, as cited in Dan Gibson, Quranic Geography, p.255. View this book in the Almuslih Library here.
[2] Dan Gibson, p.260.
[3] Dan Gibson, p.263.
[4] Ibn Hishām السيرة النبوية tr. Alfred Guillaume, The Life of Muhammad, Oxford University Press, 1998, p.176. Dan Gibson (Four Ka'bas, April 2018) also includes a note from John Healy (The Religion of the Nabataeans, Brill, 2001, p.87) that the name Dhū 'l-Sharā was not a name but rather a title, meaning 'the Lord of the Sharā [mountain range]' and that the divinity's actual name was probably Hubal. His temple abutted the Ka'ba at Petra, lending a new perspective to the passage in Hishām ibn al-Kalbī's Kitāb al-Aṣnām ('Book of Idols') that: 'the Quraysh had also several idols in and around the Ka'ba and the greatest of these was Hubal … it stood inside the Ka'ba'. (Ed.)
[5] The sense of the passage is contained in the following verses: But he would not attempt the uphill road, and what will make you comprehend what the uphill road is? (It is) the setting free of a slave, or the giving of food in a day of hunger to an orphan near of kin, or to the poor man lying in the dust. [Qur'ān XC (al-Balad), 11-16]. (Ed.)
[6] Qur'ān XCV (al-Tīn) 1.3.
[7] Jawād 'Alī, المفصل في تاريخ العرب قبل الإسلام Vol. 2, p.404.
[8] Dan Gibson, Op. cit., pp.296-298.
[9] Jawād 'Alī, Op. cit., p.406.
Main image: The 'Qaṣr al-Bint', the Ka'ba of Dhū 'l-Sharā at Petra.


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The former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science David Obong has accused the minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Monica Musenero of disappearing with accountability files intended to help the Auditor General's investigations into the expenditures.
Obong said while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee to respond to the Auditor General's forensic investigation report into government expenditures on #Covid-19 funds.
In 2021, Uganda embarked on developing its vaccine. Under the Presidential Scientific Initiative on Epidemics (PRESIDE), a brainchild of President Yoweri Museveni led by Dr. Monica Musenero, then a Presidential Advisor on Epidemics, government set aside Shs31 billion for the development of the country's first-ever #Covid-19 vaccine.
Dr. Musenero told Eagle Online that she couldn't respond to the allegations by Obong as she was attending the meeting but promised to call back.
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Prof. Vinanda Natulya, a medical researcher and Chancellor Busitema University told the committee that an impression was created that the #Covid-19 vaccines but the process takes time.
"I alerted the President that he should not think that we shall get a vaccine before developed countries because they were already ahead. What was important was to establish a national capacity to respond because #Covid-19 is not the last outbreak we are going to get," said Nantulya.
He said #Covid-19 will come in periodic attacks. It is important that we continue the work on the development of vaccines against #Covid-19 including vaccines against other variants which are going to emerge.
The Assistant Director, Uganda Virus Research Institute Dr. Jennifer Serwanga said that development of the vaccine stalled due to complexities in accessing green monkey cells which are used to multiply the virus.
"You cannot access many of these biological things because they do not come to this part of the world. It took six months for us to get the green monkey cells and we are the first ones in Africa to get them. We have stocks of them, we now have enough vile viruses," she said.
She re-assured the legislators that Ugandan scientists have the capacity to develop vaccines but she urged the government to plan for expansion of vaccine development facilities and invest in equipment.


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I write my blog in Hungarian, but a few entries are available in English, also via RSS
I was looking for an encryption/decryption tool with a very simple GUI that is available on all platforms (including mobile phones) and uses an open format so that I can decrypt my file via other standard tools too. Another key requirement was that I had to trust the tool.
The main use case was the protection of those few files I do not want to upload to a cloud drive unencrypted.
Having checked and discarded multiple Android apps, I ended up writing a tool on my own. Please find it here:
Feel free to use it! :)
One can meet the wore 'cyber' more and more frequently; sometimes as part of expressions like 'cybercrime', 'cyberattack' or 'cyberwar', but nowadays I hear people say that what really scares them is 'the cyber'. What does the word 'cyber' mean?
The word 'cyber' comes from cybernetics, an approach for controlling systems or processes with feedback loops. Such a system can be a turbine but can also be a social or economic process. The word cybernetics was created in the 1940s and it is older than IT.
The sci-fi author William Gibson envisioned in the 1980s a bleak, dystopic world in his books Neuromancer, Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive, where the world with a wide-spread overarching computer network called cyberspace. In Gibson's books, information is the most valuable asset; the world is controlled by multinational corporations more powerful than nation states. Humanity is struggling, decimated by epidemics, war and pollution, but gadgets are part of the everyday life (or even people's bodies), and people tend to spend more and more of their lives in cyberspace. Cyberspace is where business is done, wars are waged and there is also crime in cyberspace. There are also cyberspace cowboys (known as hackers today), people who know cyberspace very well and try to get along as criminals, mercenaries, investigators, bodyguards or anything else in between. Gibson is one of the founders of the 'cyberpunk' genre.
A sci-fi expression has gone out of control and mainstream, as if we could read in today's news about Jedi, Bene Gesserit or muggles.
The word 'cyber' typically means that something is done via IT, via computer networks or via the Internet. It is often used in a negative context (e.g. about attacks), but it has no negative meaning by itself. Meanwhile, for IT people everything is cyber. Technically, if you remove the word 'cyber' from a sentence, it rarely changes its meaning. The word 'cyber' has become yet another empty marketing buzzword, meaning that somebody is trying to sell you something.
TL;DR: s/cyber//gi
I created a PowerPoint animation on the comparing agile and waterfall software development featuring Fred Flintstone.
Together with Levente Buttyán (Crysys Lab) and István Lám (Tresorit) we run a course called Applied Cryptography at Aquincum Institute of Technology. AIT is a faculty of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), offering a study abroad program for North American students.
Our course introduces students to building blocks of cryptography (primitives), provides an overview of PKI and electronic signatures shows crypto protocols for secure communications and how crypto can be used in cloud services. While providing mathematical background, the course focuses on how crypto can be used - covering its technical, business, management and legal aspects. I am holding the lectures about PKI and electronic signatures.
Please find further details and my slides here.
Previously I blogged about a lecture series in cryptography called Cryptonite, this is an initiative of Hackerspace Budapest. Last week I gave a presentation at Cryptonite, I spoke about following two topics:
Man vs Machine - If no trusted computer is available, can a human apply strong cryptographic protection (encryption/authentication) to a message, and if yes, how? Literature calls this area as human-computer cryptography or pencil-and-paper cryptography.
Alternatives to PKI-based SSL on the web - I spoke about the CA/Browser Forum's attempts for reinforcing PKI, and also about concepts radically different to having a CA hierarchy such as those of the Certificate Patrol and Perspectives/Convergence projects. The audience also added MonkeySphere as a similar initiative.
My slides are in English, but I spoke in Hungarian.
Update: Please find a video of my presentation here.


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Designing Artwork for Supacolor using Canva
Apr 9th 2021
Designing Artwork for Supacolor using Canva
Supacolor is an amazing option for custom transfers. They have everything you could need like clothing or promotional transfers for tote bags, coolers, lanyards, you name it! The part of the Supacolor process that might be the most confusing is designing your artwork. In this blog we are going to talk about designing artwork for Supacolor using Canva!
Using Canva for Supacolor artwork
Canva is a great FREE resource for designing artwork, you can pay to upgrade your plan and have even more options. There are many templates to choose from when designing on Canva, but for Supacolor if you already know what size, you are going to put in the custom size of your transfer. Otherwise, using the "Instagram post" option is the easiest to design with! Once you put in the measurements of the transfer you are planning on ordering, you are good to create your artwork. There are hundreds of fonts to choose from that are free to use on Canva, along with many color options, design elements, stickers, and styles.
After creating your blank document, will see many tools on the left side of your screen. You will mainly work with text, uploads, and elements. From the "Uploads" section on the left, you can choose any artwork or images already on your device to edit.
When you are working with text, you have options like heading, subheadings, and body text. After typing the text you want, you can browse through the many font options and even search keywords like "retro" or "vintage" if you are looking for a certain mood for your font. You can also curve your text by going into effects and clicking "curve".
When you are working with the "elements" tool, you can include almost any design element you want. Try searching for the image you have in mind like stars, clouds, coffee cup, etc. There are so many different way you can create your artwork in Canva, it is best to experiment and find what fits your personal aesthetic
Check out this video for more detailed information about designing artwork (including how to still achieve a shadow effect without it being too transparent for Supacolor!
In this video Kirsten goes over, in great detail, how to create beautiful artwork for Supacolor using Canva. She also explains resizing, downloading your file as a .png with a transparent background, and using unique effects for your design. This is a great video for people just getting started with Supacolor transfers, and can be helpful for returning users as well!
Another great resource that gives you 1 free download a day is https://www.vectorizer.io/ You will need to have your artwork already created for this website, as it gives you 1 credit everyday to upload an image and turn it into a vectorized image. To do this, you will need to click "upload image."
Once you have chosen your file, it will automatically turn into a vector image. From there, you will click download as an svg file. After that, you have created and downloaded your artwork as a vectorized svg! That means it is ready to submit to our website for proofing.
If you are more comfortable using Adobe Illustrator, we have a great video resource for creating artwork there as well. This video is more about technical aspects of the artwork, rather than actually designing art:
Supacolor is a great option for doing custom transfers in bulk. Reordering is also an option, along with many sizes to choose from! We have a great playlist of YouTube videos to answer your questions:
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Iona Masil from the Sturgis Charter Public School is Ocean 104.7's Teacher of the Month for April.
She's a teacher in their Multilingual Learner Department, and helped create the Students of Color Coalition, where she is an advisor as well. For the last four years, Iona has facilitated the Equity Professional Learning Community at Sturgis, and has organized anti-racism and diversity workshops for faculty and staff. Iona has worked hard to create a safe space for students and to help enable them to be their own best advocates when it comes to equality in a diverse learning environment.
Thanks to Stanley Steemer of Cape Cod Iona will receive $100!


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Box of 10 Safetec Ammonia Inhalant Pouches — First Aid
Safetec's Ammonia Inhalant allows you to easily prevent or treat dizziness and fainting. Simply tear open the packet and hold near the nostril to allow them to inhale the vapors. This will cause the patient to awaken or no longer feel faint. The single-use pouches make it easy to grab and use when needed. This listing is for one box of 10 Ammonia Inhalant pouches.
Please Note: These ammonia towelette pouches are for external use only. They are flammable. Keep away from fire or flame.
- Single-use pouches
- Pouch Size: 0.7g (~0.025oz)
- Contains ammonia, ethanol, and purified water
- Prevent or treat dizziness and fainting
- Easy to use
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Janice Marie Lohman
March 5, 1936 – June 24, 2012
Janice Marie Lohman, age 76, of North Beach, and formerly of Accokeek, MD passed away June 24, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center, Prince Frederick, MD. She was born March 5, 1936 in Amelia, VA to John Ed and Dorothy Virginia (Shivley) Bell. She was raised in Virginia and Washington, DC and graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, DC. She married Harry Joseph Lohman on February 19, 1955 in Baden, MD. Janice was primarily a homemaker until her children had grown. She then worked as a U.S. Marshall and jail matron for Prince George's County in Upper Marlboro, an assistant for a Washington, DC cardiologist, a realtor and as a sales woman at Marlo Furniture Co in Forestville
In her leisure time Janice enjoyed her boxer dogs and arts and crafts such as floral arranging and jewelry making.
Janice was preceded in death by her husband Harry J. Lohman in 1997
Surviving are her three children Lori L. Degollado and her husband Daniel of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Cara L. Naumoff and her husband Anthony of Prince Frederick, MD and Kurt Joseph Lohman of North Beach, MD; two grandchildren Myles T. and Alec J. Naumoff of Prince Frederick, MD; two brothers Ronald Howell and his wife Wanda of Speedwell, TN and David Howell and his wife Michelle of Owings, MD and a nephew Ronald Howell, Jr. of Speedwell, TN
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