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Mariah Carey's First Children's Book 'The Christmas Princess' Features 'Little Mariah' As The Main Character
Mariah Carey has found another way to celebrate her love for the holidays.
The singer announced she's releasing her first children's book, The Christmas Princess, this October — and the main character is none other than "Little Mariah."
"The Christmas Princess is a fairytale for holiday lovers of all ages!" she shared on social media. "Little Mariah represents my inner child believing in her own vision, she represents all children, especially those who feel like outsiders or 'others,' striving to believe in themselves."
The mom-of-two debuted the 48-page book's cover as well, which shows a young girl that resembles the star embracing her snowy backdrop.
The story will follow Little Mariah around the holiday time, when she's feeling "outcast and alone." She then sets off on a "wintry, wondrous journey, ultimately discovering the healing power of her voice to spread the spirit of Christmas at home and all around the world."
"So many of us have been drowning in 'bleakocity' for the last year and half, why not create an enchanted land to escape to?" she told PEOPLE of what inspired her latest work. "The Christmas Princess springs from the same need as my memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey — to emancipate the little girl in me."
Carey has become known as the "Queen of Christmas" thanks to her original 1994 track "All I Want For Christmas Is You," which has broken three Guinness World Records and became the most-streamed holiday tune on Spotify with over 1 billion streams.
This year, she upped the ante by premiering a second holiday special on Apple TV+ and releasing her own line of holiday merch, such as socks, throw blankets, wrapping paper and ornaments, which were available online and at Target.
"I'm not sure if you're aware but Christmas is kind of my thing!" she declared ahead of its launch. "Putting together this line was so much fun because I added my own festive spin to traditional holiday merchandise. I worked on it all year long and now it's finally time to share my holiday collection with you all. Merry Christmas!"
The book, which will release on October 25, is available for pre-order now.


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Sul Ross
Soldier, Statesman, Educator
978-1-58544-448-9 Paperback
6 x 9 x 0 in
274 pp. 16 b&w photos.
Pub Date: 06/16/2005
- Paperback $19.95 s
In this first full-scale biography of Ross, Judith Benner engrossingly narrates the story of his life, from a sturdy child of the Texas frontier to a venerable college president credited with revitalizing a nearly defunct institution. Using such unpublished material as military records, private family papers, and archival collections, the author convincingly presents Ross and his contemporaries and fleshes out the human being behind the legend.
" . . . well-written, stimulating, painstakingly researched, and belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in Texana or the Civil War."—Civil War History
Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University
About the Author
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The exclusive new Bocas Bali resort also offers 16 overwater villas and will soon unveil luxe treehouses
What do you do when your private island retreat is missing a beach? If you're hotelier Dan Behm, you build one yourself.
The former tech exec, who opened the Bocas Bali resort in Panama last September, has just added what he claims is the world's first "elevated beach" to the exclusive Frangipani Island in Bocas Del Toro.
"When we were first introduced to the private island I needed a little convincing to see past the absence of a white sand beach, but the island had everything else and some things I didn't even know I wanted, so we started to think about how we could construct a beach that looked to be part of the island without any negative impact to the mangroves, coral or surrounding sea life," Behm told Robb Report via email.
The engineers at Panama City's project management firm Marazul worked alongside local contractors Jose Murillo and Erika Baak to build Behm's dream beach manually, using very little modern machinery. And, after roughly nine months of painstaking work, the singular overwater structure is finally complete.
Named after the Indonesian word for butterfly, the new Kupu-Kupu Beach is approximately 27 metres long by six metres wide and has a silhouette similar to the aforementioned winged insect. Accessible via a wooden boardwalk, it comes complete with the all-important white sand, palm trees and stylish lounge chairs. In addition, the "Tipsy Bar" will sling cocktails and light fare to beachgoers.
Unlike a regular beach, though, Behm's creation features a series of quartz-tiled stairs on the edge that cascade down into the nine-metre-deep crystal waters. This allows guests to enter the seas gently, sort of like a swimming pool. From here, you can also partake in snorkelling, kayaking and other water activities.
Of course, Bocas Bali is about more than the beach. The boutique resort features 16 custom overwater villas that were shipped halfway around the world from Bali after some 1,100 hours of Javanese hand carving. Similarly, the resort's Elephant House Restaurant was also shipped from Bali and is about 100 years old. Another highlight is the Colonnade clubhouse, which includes a 21-metre freshwater pool, café, gym and spa.
To top it off, Bocas Bali is 100 per cent off-grid. All electricity is generated by solar panels, while catchment basins store fresh rainwater for all the retreat's needs.
But Behm isn't done yet. The hotelier told Robb Report the resort is getting a handful of breathtaking treehouses designed by Balinese designer Elora Hardy, along with a collection of world-class botanical gardens. The first treehouse will be completed on 1 July.
Best start packing for Panama, folks.
Rates start at $1,100 (S$1,500) per night during peak season and $900 (S$1,228) per night during green season. That fee includes all meals and non-motorised water sports.
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Oʻahu's vacancy rates for industrial space hit record lows in the last quarter of 2022 — less than 1%, which very well may be the lowest in the country. The Conversation talked to Mike Hamasu, head of Colliers International's Consulting and Research Division for Hawaiʻi, and Senior Vice President for Hawaiʻi Bill Froelich about the outlook for tenants.
This interview aired on The Conversation on Jan. 6, 2023. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.


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NYT reported On a narrow street in Adhamiya, the Sunni Arab heart of the capital, an elderly sheik sits in a darkened room pondering his country's future. At 64, he has seen the withdrawal of the British decades ago, the demise of a monarchy and the rise and fall of Saddam Hussein. Now changes are looming that could be just as profound. In a week, Iraqis will vote on a constitution that, if approved, would set the stage for full independence from the American-led occupation. But for many Sunni Arabs, the constitution seems to signify the birth of a new nation, in which they have been relegated to the distant sidelines.
Gee, they won't be able to rule over 80% of the people like they used to. They just need to hope that the 80% will treat them better than they did when they were in power."We are paying for the mistakes of Saddam," said the sheik, Abu Omar al-Adhami, leaning forward and speaking intensely, his bare feet planted squarely on the tile floor. "It's the end of the road, a done deal."


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A new research paper from consultants LCP published today (Tuesday 28th June) shows how growing numbers of people are taking advantage of flexibilities in their Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme to design a personalised retirement journey.
In the past, retirement and taking pensions used to be a relatively rigid and one-size-fits-all process:
- Defined Contribution (DC) pensions were typically used to buy a guaranteed income for life (an annuity) at retirement
- Defined Benefit (DB) pensions were typically taken at the scheme's normal retirement age and paid out in a standardised way in line with the rules of the scheme
Today, individuals are increasingly able to 'construct their own retirement'.
In 2015, the Chancellor introduced 'freedom and choice' for DC pensions, allowing people to take their DC pensions at a time and in a way of their choosing.
And now, as highlighted in LCP's new research report, people are increasingly taking up the options offered by their DB scheme to reshape their benefits.
On specific options:
o Pension Increase Exchanges allow members to exchange some of their future inflation protection for a higher pension now; the research finds that the current surge in inflation has not so far led to a significant reduction in demand for PIEs;
o A growing number of schemes are offering 'bridging pensions', which offer an increased scheme pension when the member first retires, but one which then falls back when state pension kicks in; there is likely to be growing interest in this option as state pension ages increase, especially for those who want to retire before state pension age;
o Demand for DB transfers is down on its peak of a few years ago, but continues to be an important area where members can struggle to find affordable independent advice if this is not provided by the scheme;
o There is growing interest in 'partial' DB transfers, which may be of particular interest to long-serving workers who have most or all of their DB rights in a single scheme;
In order to help their members make the best use of these 'member options', DB schemes are increasingly likely to appoint a Financial Adviser to be available to members, and in most cases the scheme will cover all or most of the cost of that advice. The new LCP research paper is based on in-depth interviews with seven of the largest firms in the scheme-appointed advice market, who together advise members of more than 300 DB schemes, including many of the largest in the country.
Key findings of the research are:
- The growth in the number of pension schemes appointing financial advice firms seems set to continue, not least as members are finding it increasingly hard to source affordable and independent advice with regard to DB transfers;
- The typical model (for around three quarters of pension schemes) is for advice to be wholly free to the member;
- Simply appointing an adviser is not enough to drive take-up of financial advice – all the advice firms agreed that good communications are essential to making an appointment a success;
- There has been a clear shift in recent years from schemes undertaking one-off exercises to promote options for a limited time period, to 'business-as-usual' appointments of advice firms;
The growing interest in member options, supported by the provision of access to financial advice support, is driven by a mix of motives:
- The rigid structure of standard DB benefits does not suit an increasing number of members in a world where people no longer want a 'one-stop' retirement.
- Trustees and sponsors are also recognising the challenges for members in choosing between different benefit options. There are increased risks for both members and trustees if trustees do not provide access to good advice.
- Trustees and sponsors are increasingly looking to the 'endgame' for their pension scheme, which might be to transfer the scheme to an insurer. Giving members options to reshape their benefits, with appropriate advice, can help members secure an outcome which works better for them whilst simultaneously improving the underlying funding position of the scheme and thereby helping the scheme further towards its end game.
Commenting, LCP Partner Steve Webb, who undertook the research said: "In the past, retirement was very much a one-size-fits-all experience. People took the pension they were offered on a standard date and in pretty much the same way as everyone else. Today, members are able to build their own retirement journey which can have multiple elements.
"Different pensions can be taken at different times, and existing benefits can be reshaped, for example to act as a bridge between stopping work and reaching state pension age. Faced with this blizzard of choices, members increasingly need high quality financial advice, and it is welcome that growing numbers of DB schemes are now sourcing such advice on behalf of members. When member options are done well, this can be a win-win for both scheme and member".


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Silver Jewelry – Its Usage and Beauty
Accessories made of silver that are readily available in the market are generally made of kinds of silver which are typically made use of. Precious jewelry made from pure silver is called pure silver precious jewelry.
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A significant selection of gems as well as treasures are taken advantage of in order to produce Silver gems fashion jewelry. The treasures that are frequently utilized are sapphire, emerald, pearl, topaz, blue-green, purple and also ruby.
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Pure silver has 99.9% silver. Sterling Silver is composed of 92.5% silver. Silver gems precious jewelry are accessories made of silver however they are called so due to the fact that they are studded with gems as well as develop a different course.
German silver is additionally understood as custom sterling silver rings alpaca silver. Precious jewelry made of this kind of silver is understood largely for its resistance to resilience, rust as well as sturdiness. Pendants, lockets as well as jewelry are the major ranges offered in this details kind of fashion jewelry.
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The various kinds of silver that are utilized to make precious jewelry that are really prominent nowadays as adheres to. Pure silver has 99.9% silver. This kind of silver is made use of to develop fashion jewelry having sophisticated patterns which is not feasible in precious jewelry made of various other steels.


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The iPhone 15 Pro would finally have physical buttons, Apple
Android smartphones now alert you to earthquakes in advance, better than iPhones
ShakeAlert technology turns your Android smartphone into a real seismograph. last Tuesday, the data collected by several hundred devices running the MyShake application made it possible to launch the alert a few seconds before an earthquake in California.
We frequently talk about the health and safety features of the iPhone 14 and other Apple Watches. However, systems running Android are not left behind in terms of hazard detection. If your smartphone runs on Google's mobile OS and has an accelerometer, it can also be used as a seismograph: in other words, he can recognize the beginnings of an earthquake and why not, save your life.
A tremor of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale rocked the San Francisco Bay last Tuesday. Its epicenter was located 19 kilometers east of San José. Although in the opinion of witnesses, it was not a very large earthquake, many owners of Android smartphones received an alert a few seconds before the tremors. In the opinion of scientists, this earthquake of medium magnitude announces an aftershock of a stronger magnitude in the coming days.
Android's native ShakeAlert feature outperforms earthquake detection on iOS
To benefit from a real portable earthquake detector and to be alerted of an imminent earthquake in your area, you must first download the MyShake application on your smartphone under iOS or Android, which natively integrates ShakeAlert technology, an early warning system implemented on the West Coast of the United States. In addition to collecting data from several hundred seismographs located in Oregon, California and Washington State, ShakeAlert also processes data sent by Android smartphones.
To read – Xiaomi MIUI 11 now allows to anticipate earthquakes
The technology developed by Google in collaboration with the University of Berkeley is currently only available in the United States. However, the scientists say that the principle of early warning will remain the same regardless of the application and the region: to benefit from it one day, in addition to downloading the application, it will be necessary to ensure constantly activate location as well as notifications. Likewise, smartphones running behind a VPN will not be able to have this service.


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One of the primary ways zombies are used in dreams is to symbolize mindlessness. Being surrounded by zombies in a dream can symbolize the feeling of being surrounded by stupidity. Your world is full of the walking dead. People are driven by the most primitive of instincts. Your opinion of people and society are very low. It's an easy connection to make, bearing in mind that the comparison with zombies is an exaggeration.
A zombie can symbolize something that won't die, such as a bad habit or negative attachment. It can symbolize a change that isn't completed.
Zombies are awesome symbols for feeling sluggish and lifeless. Energy level is low. You have no inspiration. "The walking dead."
Zombie often goes hand in hand with "apocalypse." See: Apocalypse.
The zombie is a creature belonging to the world of the dead. However, its mission in the world of the living is not to reveal the future. Its purpose is to eat the living to turn them into zombies and lead them to live between life and death in the midst of violence and devastation.
That is why dreaming of zombies is a very traumatic experience. Those who live this dreamlike experience are usually people with fear, anguish and the feeling of not knowing if they are living in reality or if it is a dream.
For many years, zombies have been part of our lives. Many books, movies and games base their plots on zombies. Because of this, the number of dreams with zombies has tripled in recent years.
You should know that, in general, dreaming about zombies is the result of having seen one of these stories and your short-term memory has stored it so that your subconscious will later show it to you in your dreams.
Now that you know the significant difference between the elements that are shown in dreams by memories or by a hidden message from your subconscious, we can now know the meaning of dreaming about zombies.
This type of dream experience brings with it a plethora of meanings. Starting with a challenge of ideas towards you from other people to becoming the need to lessen the burden to conserve mental energy and seek some time to clear your mind of everything. Read on and learn the true meanings of dreaming about zombies.
What does it mean to dream of zombies?
Psychoanalytic experts outline that dreaming of zombies is a dream experience that occurs just when you are going through a stage in your life when you hide your feelings, your gaze is lost or all communication with your immediate environment has been cut off. It is a way in which your subconscious shows you that you have withdrawn from the world. In the same way, it can happen that you do not know with certainty where the path it has taken leads you, you do not understand your purpose in life and this disturbs you. This is why your subconscious may lead you to dream of zombies.
This is just the general meaning of dreaming of zombies. To know the more precise meanings of this dream experience, you need to remember as many details of your dream as possible. It does not have the same meaning to dream of zombies chasing you and biting you as it does to dream of zombies fighting vampires or if they are eating others. Let's know now all the meanings of dreaming about zombies.
Dreaming of zombies chasing you
To dream of zombies chasing you, whether you manage to escape from them or they catch up with you and devour you completely, is the way your subconscious makes you recall the situations and positions you have lived in the past during your day to day life. With that, you should know that you have to pay due attention to your surroundings and be very cautious to know when is the ideal time to walk away from an unbeneficial situation. It may not be physical death, but it may be related to an emotional or psychological death.
Zombie and Vampire Dreams
Dreaming of zombies and vampires is a dream experience that seeks to reveal to you that the reason why you are in this state of emotional emptiness is because there are people around you, false friends who feed daily on your energy and in return do not give you anything positive. They are toxic people who do the least for your well-being.
Dreaming of good zombies
Rarely can we see in stories that any zombie is good. That is why dreaming of good zombies is a rare dream experience. Among the dreams with zombies it is one of the few that has a positive meaning. This means that it is necessary to keep distance with your close circle. You should not worry about this "personal confinement", it is necessary to strengthen your emotions and feelings.
Dreams with zombies and monsters
Dreaming of zombies and monsters is a very scary dream, two creepy creatures with evil intentions. However, this dream has a more personal meaning. You are standing in front of your fears and not knowing how to react you have decided to shut down your emotions, to isolate yourself from everything. It's time to come out and face them, otherwise the fears will never go away.
Other Zombie Dream Meanings
If you have dreamed that an acquaintance is a zombie, it reveals that you will soon have an emotional breakup with that person. Perhaps you have come to share very pleasant and special experiences by his or her side, but an event is about to occur that will bring with it the separation of both of you. This experience reveals to you the beginning of a new stage since, this breakup will cause the growth of your social circle and of your vision of the world. It is necessary to let go of certain things in order to grow.
Dreams where you kill zombies indicate that you have a strong desire to overcome your obstacles. You are fully aware that, in order to achieve your dreams, you must sacrifice certain things and you are completely willing to do so in order to achieve your goals. You have inner power and the strength to solve your problems.
If you dreamt of zombies attacking, it is your subconscious' way of revealing to you that you are allowing yourself to be consumed by your worries, fears and problems. You are giving them too much space in your mind. Take it easy because everything in life has a solution.
Dream vision with zombie apocalypse is a dream experience that reveals the arrival of a very radical change in your life. This closing and beginning of cycles will be very dramatic, so you must be emotionally and mentally prepared to face it.
A dream where you are a zombie is a signal from your subconscious for you to reflect on your initiative, your ability to react, where your drive and life force has been. In order to overcome it, you must recognize the place where you are and from there, free yourself from everything that prevents you from moving forward.
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Welcome to a new day and a new opportunity to be our best selves. Here's a list of 20 quotes about self-care, self-love, positivity, and finding inspiration. Carry these quotes with you throughout your day for positive upliftment!
1. "When I loved myself enough, I began leaving whatever wasn't healthy. This meant people, jobs, my own beliefs, and habits - anything that kept me small. My judgment called it disloyal. Now I see it as self-loving."
― Kim McMillen
2. "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."– Albert Schweitzer
3. "You can't make positive choices for the rest of your life without an environment that makes those choices easy, natural, and enjoyable."
4. Deepak Chopra"Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact." – William James
5. "Good thoughts and actions can never produce bad results; bad thoughts and actions can never produce good results…We understand this law in the natural world, and work with it; but few understand it in the mental and moral world – although its operation there is just as simple and undeviating – and they, therefore, do not cooperation with it."- James Allen
6. "Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. And I firmly believe that when I am positive, it not only makes me better, but it also makes those around me better."– Harvey Mackay
7. A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being. James E. Faust
8. "If someone bases his/her happiness on major events like a great job, huge amounts of money, a flawlessly happy marriage or a trip to Paris, that person isn't going to be happy much of the time. If, on the other hand, happiness depends on a good breakfast, flowers in the yard, a drink or a nap, then we are more likely to live with quite a bit of happiness." —Andy Rooney
9. "If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the world belongs to you." —Lao Tzu
10. "I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is not determined by our circumstance, but by our disposition."—Martha Washington
11."Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it come to us as sorrow or as joy, it will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity."—Henri Nouwen
12. "My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations." -Michael J. Fox
13. "When I was five years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life." -John Lennon
14. "Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self-worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself – no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are – completely; the good and the bad – and make changes as YOU see fit – not because you think someone else wants you to be different." - Stacy Charter
15."When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too."—Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
16. Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness. -Robertson Davies
17. If you observe a really happy man you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, growing double dahlias in his garden, or looking for dinosaur eggs in the Gobi desert. He will not be searching for happiness as if it were a collar button that has rolled under the radiator. He will not be striving for it as a goal in itself. He will have become aware that he is happy in the course of living life twenty-four crowded hours of the day. -W. Beran Wolfe
18. "Worrying about your job, the price of gas, the economy and other cares of the world will not increase your happiness factor." Patricia A Gilpin-Hudson; Carol R Muschette, Find Joy in Daily Living
19. "Each person must be committed to take charge of his or her own destiny for without this ownership, you will never find happiness, nor will you find your real purpose in life."- Byron Pulsifer, Words of Life
20. "I have also found that love, passion and happiness grow more from within than out. That is to say each one of us is responsible for our own happiness - you cannot give your responsibility for love or happiness to some one else expecting that it is there duty or place in life to make one happy." - Byron Pulsifer, Positive Mental Attitude


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Living the dream
The Kiwi dream is often imagined as a bungalow on a quarter-acre section. In reality, those properties are unbelievably expensive. And, despite costing a bomb, a lot of New Zealand's housing stock is in pretty bad nick. Even those fortunate enough to buy into the dream are likely to experience the nightmares of extensive—and expensive—renovations.
But the dream is changing. Instead of mould, million-dollar mortgages and weekends lost to DIY, more and more New Zealanders are choosing healthy, easy-care townhouses. This style of living is the norm in most of the world's desirable cities, and New Zealand is starting to catch up.
After all, whether it's your first step on the property ladder or you're climbing a little higher, you deserve a high-quality home. To us, that means warm, dry, safe and comfortable—and built for the long haul.
That's why we are looking to the future and building for the new Kiwi dream.
Property is New Zealand's favourite conversation topic.
Daily life is full of talk about house prices, shortages, capital gains, healthy homes, investors and speculators. For existing homeowners, it can be an overwhelming topic.
If you're looking to join the property ladder, it's downright daunting.
We don't have all the answers, but we do have a solution: to deliver better homes for New Zealand by designing and building high-quality townhouses.


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627 Race St , Cambridge is a $7,495,000 home located in Cambridge, MD.
+/- 41,436 SF of well-maintained, class A+ professional space located in Cambridge, MD. This competitively priced, 3-story, all brick building features multiple conference rooms, reception areas, and office space able to be demised as needed. Each floor is approximately +/- 13,812 SF with elevator access. The property features significant recent upgrades to the interior lighting, HVAC, elevators, and exterior landscaping. The property is on a 1.47 acre lot with 108 asphalt paved parking spaces. The property is located within a Qualified Opportunity Zone. Contact the listing team for more details and to schedule your showing! Also available for lease at a rate of $14.00 SF/yr (NNN).
Appliances | Hot Water - Electric |
Interior Features | Accessibility Features - Elevator |
Cooling Types | Central A/C Cooling Fuel - Electric Central Air - Yes |
Heating Types | Forced Air Heating Fuel - Natural Gas Heating - Yes |
# Parking Spaces | 108 |
Parking Types | Parking Type - Lot |
Exterior Features | In City Limits - Yes Buckeye Union |
Roof | Flat |
Construction Types | Brick |
Water Source | Public |
Sewer | Public Sewer |
Attribution Contact | (410) 543-5115 |
Property Type | Commercial Sale |
Property Sub Type | Office |
Style | Current Use - Office Standard Other Grocery/Supermarket |
Year Built | 1998 |
HOA Fee | $0.00 |
Condo Fee | $0.00 |
Taxes | $61,740.00 |
County | dorchester |
School District | dorchester county public schools |
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. Copyright BRIGHT, All Rights Reserved. Data last updated 02/28/2024 at 09:54pm MST. The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have Closed or are no longer being offered for sale. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller.


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Effective Communication
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Sigis Rivera He is unstoppable and he allowed this to be seen on social networks, in which he shared a video A bold look He left little to the imagination. It was on his official account instagram In it, the regional singer shared pictures of the outfit she wore to a concert in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. body suit Jumpsuit She flaunted her curves with transparency.
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Social media platforms initially emerged as a way to connect people, allowing them to share experiences, ideas, and maintain relationships across distances.
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They actually promote anti-social behaviour.
The anonymity or semi-anonymity they offer has given rise to keyboard warriors who engage in trolling and bad faith discourse.
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The quest for likes, shares, and followers has turned social interaction into a social currency. Many people now engage in performative behaviours, curating their online personas to seek validation from their audience rather than forming genuine connections. This has led to a culture of comparison and inadequacy, as people measure their worth based on metrics that are often superficial and arbitrary.
The addictive nature of social media platforms has led to a decline in face-to-face interactions.
The dopamine hit received from notifications can make social media a compelling experience, at the expense of real-world social activities. People find themselves scrolling through feeds during family dinners, social gatherings, or even while having a conversation, leading to a disconnection from the immediate social environment.
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AustCham South China Access Lunch at Park Hyatt Shenzhen featured one of the leading personalities in Social Media and KOL Marketing in Asia with a dominant position in China.
The lunch was scheduled for 1.5 hours but eventually carried on for over 2.5 hours due to the engagement, questions and side conversations of participants.
The discussion delved into digital related topics of the future… the Metaverse, NFTs and other experience enhancing topics which Folke's community and company sees as high potential and worth exploration.
What is the best way to connect offline to online and how to amplify and enhance the physical retail experience? This was the topic which dominated the event.
What is the best way to connect offline to online and how to amplify and enhance the physical retail experience? This was the topic which dominated the event.
One of the participants worked with a company which is one of the two or three global leaders in digitizing physical spaces, called Outform. The company is headquartered in Miami with offices globally including in Shekou district of Shenzhen. To delve into this further could have definitely been a completely separate topic of enormous interest. Strengthening mental anchors in the hospitality and experiential aspects of business was also discussed at length.
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YEREVAN, November 1. /TASS/. Russia believes that the status of Nagorno-Karabakh should be left to the next generations to decide, but in any case, it should be a product of agreements between Yerevan and Baku, Russia's ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, told a news briefing on Tuesday.
"In this case, I can only repeat what the Russian leadership, including President Putin, has repeatedly said more than once. In our opinion, the status of Nagorno-Karabakh is a question that should be left to future generations to decide, when the conditions are in place for a fair solution acceptable to all. But, of course - and our president spoke about this at the Valdai Forum - this future solution should be a product of agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan," he said.
As for the possible unblocking of regional supply links, the ambassador noted that the principle for this process should be "respect for the sovereignty of the countries where the supply line in question lies."
"Russia does maintain a military presence here. This is indeed a key factor for security and for preventing a further escalation. Let's not forget the practical role on the ground that is played by our peacekeepers and our military, who are in contact with all parties concerned and whose efforts contribute to preventing this escalation from growing," he added.


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Evoking the charismatic timbre of the Jacksons, with a splash of Urban Pop, Marck Angel is a true multi-hyphenate music artist whose soft, yet skilled, countertenor vocals are only matched by his talent for songwriting and producing. And if that's not enough, he's got an electrifying dose of choreography to add to his palatable agenda. Born & raised in Queens, New York, Angel heavily credits a melting pot of influences such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Tevin Campbell, Ralph Tresvant, El Debarge and Marvin Gaye. The impact of these multi-talented artists helped to generate Angel's diverse interest in dancing (on beat) at age 2, singing at 4, writing songs at 10 and producing them at 16.
In 2008, Marck Angel exploded onto the indie music scene riding the wave of the then popular media platform, MySpace. Angel entered the playing field with a refreshing new sound and a provocative image leading off with his smash single "Game". The melancholy strings & sonic bass driven track was penned & produced by Marck himself, with co-production credited to his long-time production partner, Jose "Joey2Tone" Batista. Juxtaposed with his new Urban Pop sound, Angel released his first music video, "Game. The Video." The clip was hailed by Atlantic Records music industry execs as "MySpace's Video of the Year", and received tens of thousands of views, highly due to its suggestive choreography and simple, yet creative indie cinematography.
Climbing off the critical and popular success of "Game", Angel relocated to Washington, DC and embarked on consistent touring and promotion by performing across the country. In summer 2010, he released a promotional single entitled, "Go Baby Go" to iTunes. The self written & produced track instantly burned up the internet and social media forums with over 5000 downloads within its first week of release. He then smartly, followed up with the release of its highly anticipated, hip-hop edged remix, "Go Baby Go (Remix)", which featured uber-rising rap stars Bry'Nt & Kaoz. The single went on to earn a 2010 OUTMusic Award nomination for "Outstanding R&B Song".
In 2011 and 2012, more major milestones were laid in Marck's career - he released the ubiquitous single and dance video, "Deep" - the pop-dance infused theme song to the highly successful motion picture, "Finding Me: Truth". The track garnered Angel his second OUTMusic Award nomination for "Best Song on a Soundtrack" and a RightOUT TV nomination for "Best Video So Far" later in 2013. He also released the DJ Swanny River produced track, "Earth Angel", featuring up & coming rapper Billy Hood - which spawned another OUTMusic Award nomination for "Best R&B/Soul Song" and won the Out Hip-Hop Music Award for "R&B Song of the Year".
Ever-striving to become a consummate entertainer, 2012-2013 saw Marck setting out on a national US tour hitting multiple major cities - of which he sold out the legendary New York Irving Plaza. That same year also presented Marck's first on-screen dive into the world of acting - featuring as the character "Dominic" in the popular series "Finding Me: The Series" and the spin-off web series "Deka-Log: A Finding Me Story"), and also starring as the principle character, "Brad" in the series, "CockTALES".
2014 marked the ubiquitous "AngelDust" era for Marck Angel. For the roll-out of the highly anticipated, full length debut album, Angel leaked the pop/rock teaser track, "Nothing", then later that year in November, he released the "AngelDust" LP & the visual for the provocative club-banger, "Positions". The music video launched multiple cinematic collaborations between Angel and up & coming indie film prodigy, R.E.D. The predominately up-tempo set featured nine tracks (of which Angel played, wrote & produced seven himself) with production delivering an eclectic menagerie of Pop, R&B, Rock, Hip-Hop, Dance, Jazz and Soul; while lyrics covered heavier topics such as domestic violence, depression and sexual promiscuity, to lighter pros about partying, dancing and romantic love. The album's title, "AngelDust" - slyly referenced "being 'high' on 'self'… but in a positive way". Angel described it as his journey of "self-discovery, self-empowerment, self-esteem, self-control… all the things that deal with maturing, growing and finding oneself… culminating into self-love".
Proving to be a musical juggernaut, "AngelDust" went on to spawn a total of 5 top ten singles across multiple indie & LGBT music charts (including the "LGBT Weekly Top 40" - Urban LGBT Charts). He also garnered several award nominations including multiple RightOUT TV nods for "Best R&B Song" & "Best Music Video" for "Positions", and for "Best R&B Song" for "Summertime". He also received Blatino Award nominations for "Best Music Artist" three years in a row. Angel was also placed on several year-end "best lists" including DBQ Magazines highly exclusive "Talented 10 Who've Made Us Proud"and the G-List Societies "LGBT Hot 100 of the Year". In the summer of 2014, Marck Angel also delivered an impressive tour and rounded out the year receiving the coveted "Music Award of Excellence" at the Black Pride Heritage Awards in New York; and in 2015 received the prestigious "Gentleman of Artistry Award" at the 4th Annual Gentlemen's Ball Honors for his contributions to LGBT arts & entertainment, and consistent advocacy for LGBT people of color.
In 2016, Marck Angel released the teaser single, "Remind Me" that reached Top 20 on "The Weekly Top 40" - Urban LGBT Music Charts. After taking a brief, and well-deserved hiatus, Angel re-emerged in 2018, releasing the mega-hit, "Maybe" - the single became the catalyst for the creation of his new socially conscious concept album, "SERAPHIM". The symphony architected collection, sonically molds the genres of pop, rock, hip-hop, soul, folk, gospel, jazz and world music, into danceable Urban Pop, yet lyrically tackles heavy social issues such as racism, bigotry, xenophobia & misogyny. Inspirational credits for the project derive from super-projects such as Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation 1814", Michael Jackson's "Bad", and Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"... to name a few.
Since it's 2022 release, "SERAPHIM" has earned a plethora of accolades, including three (3) Musicianship Wammie Awards finalist nominations: Best Pop Artist - 'Marck Angel', Best Pop Album - 'Seraphim', Best Pop Song - 'UP'. With the hit singles/visuals: "Justice" (spawning multiple 'Official Selection' laurels, including winning Cannes Shorts Film Festival for 'Best LGBTQ Short'), "Wings" (spawning an artist cover feature in "Get Out" Magazine), the 4 million viewed YouTube juggernaut, "Maybe" - Angel is set to release his forthcoming short film, "Seraphim: A Short Love Story". The musical-drama, inspired & soundtracked by music from the LP, is set to be released in select theaters & via exclusive digital video platforms.
Creativity, hard work, determination and a touch of Divine grace have helped Marck Angel create a steady and vastly growing following, and have catapulted him into a select group of highly sought after indie music artists - and most proudly into the line-up of headlining Out LGBTQ music artists. His artistry brings an urgent breath of fresh air to what is currently a very stark and interchangeable mainstream Pop/R&B lineup. Unafraid to approach marginalized demographics, yet garnering an edge that is sure to appeal to a mainstream audience, he intends to help fill a void in an industry where it's extremely rare to find an artist that is authentically themselves – Marck Angel is diligent in his journey to inspire the world through his artistry, his activism and his life.


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The way we work, interact, date, and get laid has altered as a result of the digital revolution. Instead of some silly sci-fi fantasy world full of randy replicants, libido-boosting meals-in-a-pill, and consequence-free virtual reality romps, today's sex technology is a genuine billion-dollar industry focused on strengthening intimacy within partnerships and with ourselves. In this blog have a look on how does modern technology impacting your sexual life.
Technology is becoming a more significant part of our relationships and sexual life in the modern world. Modern technology has made meeting new people simpler, from virtual reality pornography to online dating applications.
But because there are so many possible hazards and problems with this technology, it's critical to understand how it can impact your sexual life. This essay will examine how contemporary technology may affect your sexual life favorably or unfavorably.
In the same way, these developments have made it possible for people to engage in orgasm for the first time, play with a partner even when they are thousands of miles apart, and form communities with like-minded individuals, feminist entrepreneurs are making waves by incorporating activism into their businesses and goods.
Cindy Gallop is redefining what pornography is and who is eligible to be in it with "MakeLoveNotPorn". People with vulvae may get it on without interruption while enjoying hands-free stimulation created by women thanks to the sex toy Eva. Additionally, female daters may escape a lot of the abuse they experience on other dating apps by using Bumble.
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How does modern technology impacting your sexual life?
Modern technologies may impact sexual life in both positive and harmful ways. On the plus side, technology may make it easier to connect and communicate with partners, explore new sexual habits and interests, and give access to a wealth of data and resources on sexual health and well-being.
For instance, social media and dating apps can make it simpler for individuals to meet possible partners and engage in safe and consenting sexual activity. People who want to increase their sexual knowledge and abilities can find helpful information and support online from sites including forums, articles, and instructive films.
Technology, however, can also have detrimental effects on sexual behavior. For instance, some people may have issues with pornography and other sexually explicit media, which may hurt their sexual relationships and general well-being.
In addition to being a diversion from real-world connections, excessive use of technology can also exacerbate feelings of loneliness and separation. Technology also raises privacy and consent issues, particularly when it comes to the usage of personal data and the dissemination of graphic sexually explicit photographs and films.
People should be aware of these possible hazards and utilize technology in the context of their sexual life responsibly and thoughtfully. Several others have also impacted your sexual life such as:
The impact of online dating apps on our sexual lives.
Online dating services and apps have grown in popularity recently, and they can have a variety of effects on a person's sexual life. On the plus side, internet dating apps may give users a quick and easy method to meet possible partners and discover their sexuality. They can be helpful for people who, due to social anxiety, distance from potential partners, or other circumstances, find it difficult to meet them in person.
Online dating applications, however, can potentially have detrimental effects on sexual life. When utilizing these applications, privacy and permission are issues, especially when it comes to the sharing of private data and images.
On some dating apps, there have also been instances of fraud and scams, which may cause users financial and emotional harm. Additionally, since people may become overly dependent on technology for social and sexual connection, online dating apps can cause a disconnect and disconnect from real-life relationships.
People should utilize online dating services carefully and be aware of these possible pitfalls. This may entail taking precautions to safeguard private information, exercising caution while sharing personal images or other materials, and being alert to the possibility of fraud or scams.
Additionally, it's critical for individuals to uphold sound boundaries and to be upfront and truthful with prospective partners regarding their goals and expectations.
Social media and socializing impact your sexual life.
Socializing and using social media may affect sexual life in both positive and wrong ways. Social media and other online communication tools may help people connect and communicate with partners, enabling them to explore their sexuality and sustain relationships even when they are geographically separated.
Social media may be a helpful tool for locating data and assistance about sexual health and well-being.
Socializing and social networking, however, can also negatively influence sexual life. Use of social media in excess can lead to feelings of isolation and alienation and serve as a diversion from real-life interpersonal interactions.
Concerns concerning privacy and permission surround distributing private data and pornographic photos and videos on social media. People should be aware of these hazards and utilize social media and other online communication tools appropriately regarding their sexual life.
Virtual pornography is readily available.
The sexual behavior and relationships of a person may be impacted by virtual reality (VR) pornography.
There are a few ways that VR pornography could affect one's sexual life:
- Addiction: Some people may become dependent on VR pornography, making it difficult to sustain healthy relationships or have real-world sex.
- Desensitization: Being exposed to VR pornography may cause one to become less sensitive to actual sexual encounters or even pornography itself. This can cause the excitement or enjoyment of sexual activities or relationships to decline.
- Anxiety over living up to the sexual experiences shown in VR pornography: Some people could feel pressure to live up to these depictions, which could have a detrimental effect on their real-life sexual encounters.
- Real-life interactions may be replaced with virtual reality pornography, resulting in social isolation or trouble establishing or sustaining personal relationships with others.
It's vital to remember that each individual will experience VR pornography differently. Therefore it's impossible to generalize about how it will affect everyone. People must use VR pornography responsibly and healthfully and be aware of possible hazards.
A billion-dollar business called sex technology is dedicated to enhancing intimacy in relationships and with oneself. With the advent of internet dating services and virtual reality pornography, finding new people is now easier than ever. This essay explores the various positive and negative effects of modern technology on your sexual life.
Many ways using online dating services and apps can affect a person's sexual life. But, particularly when it comes to sharing private data and photographs, privacy and authorization are problems.
Scams and fraud may affect individuals financially and psychologically. Socializing and using social media may have beneficial and harmful effects on sexual life. Virtual reality (VR) pornography may affect a person's sexual behavior and relationships.
One may grow less sensitive to genuine sexual interactions or even pornography after exposure to VR pornography. People must use VR pornography ethically, healthfully, and with awareness of any potential risks.
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For Immediate Release Case # 09SF0815 August 28, 2009 |
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NEWPORT BEACH – A second-striker gang member will be arraigned on Monday for robbing a female clerk at gunpoint of more than $600,000 from a jewelry store in Laguna Beach. Alonso Jose Lopez, 31, Vista, is charged with one felony count each of second degree robbery, second degree commercial burglary, and street terrorism with sentencing enhancements for criminal street gang activity and the vicarious use of a firearm by a gang member. Lopez has sentencing enhancements for a prior 1998 strike for forcible kidnapping, and two prison priors for a 1997 evading the police and the same 1998 kidnapping conviction. If convicted on all charges, Lopez faces a maximum sentence of 21 years in state prison. Lopez is being held on $500,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. in Department H-1, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach.
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2009, Lopez is accused of entering Joshi & Baca, a jewelry store, located at 305 Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach. Lopez is accused of being accompanied by two other suspects, all dressed in black with hoods and caps as the store was closing. One of the men is accused of demanding all high-end jewelry from an employee at the store and another was armed with a firearm. The three are accused of taking jewelry amounting over $600,000 and fleeing the scene in a white Ford Fusion sedan.
Witnesses called 9-1-1 to report the incident and provided the license plate number. The Laguna Beach Police Department (LBPD) responded and investigated this case. A police officer spotted the white Ford Fusion and started a pursuit after activating the lights and siren. Lopez is accused of fleeing the police while driving on the toll road Highway 73, and driving at high speeds to the Aliso Viejo Town Center. When police arrived, Lopez is accused of fleeing into the mall. LBPD did not apprehend the defendant that time.
Further investigation led Oceanside Police to a house in Oceanside in San Diego County. Lopez is accused of driving away and leading police on a high-speed chase. He is accused of driving to an agricultural field, exiting the car, and running into the field to hide in a shed. A police canine led them to Lopez.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Jim Mendelson of the Gang Unit will be prosecuting this case.


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• May 19, 1950. Honorable Harry P. Cain, United States Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Harry: Your letter of May 16, unfortunately, catches rae in preparation for a brief Western trip and, therefore, I am unable to give you all of the help which you ask. I am gratified, however, to find that the conclusion to which you have come on the social security program is so much in line with my own thinking. Your thought that what is needed at this tiiae is a thorough and independent restudy and assessment of the whole problem of social security, is one in which I strongly concur. It is indeed important to oppose the pending social security bill and to urge as an alternative the appointment of a Commission along the lines of the Hoover idea* At this time, I am not in a position to comment on the matter of the personnel and method of study that might be pursued by such a Commission. I do feel, however, that a study and review Commission, if provided for, should be composed of men who are socially and economically liberal, but definitely sound in their monetary and fiscal views. It ought to be possible to find men of standing and competence who have these qualifications. Given a Commission of this type, adequately staffed with technicians of broad training and experience in the field, I am confident that appropriate methods of inquiry and study will be developed. You may be interested in some views on our social security problem which I expressed in a recent speech. I quote them in full: "Regarding social security, let me say at the outset that I think this is a field in which a great deal can be done to provide for a more stable expansion of consumer expenditures, which would help to bring about a more balanced increase in capital expenditures. But if we want such a social security system, we will have to change our whole approach to the subject. "In the first place, it must be a Federal Government program and it must be greatly expanded in scope from the one that is in existence today. The Government should underwrite and guarantee for aT1 nf iftp .citizens unemployment income, education, health, Honorable Harry P. Cain, - and old age security up to its ability to pay for such benefits and at the same time maintaining a climate that would produce sufficient savings and incentives to provide needed productive facilities for an increasing standard of living and an increasing population. By doing this, the Government would assure a basic level of purchasing power in the economy that would provide a certain market for a substantial share of the commodities and services produced by our Industry and agriculture. "Secondly, the social security benefits should be paid for currently out of general tax receipts. They should not be financed out of payroll tax receipts that have been accumulated over time in a large reserve fund. Payroll taxes are too heavy a "burden directly on consumption and indirectly on investment and are therefore undesirable when what we need in the long-run is increased private consumption and investment. Reserve funds have to find lodgment in Government obligations, the proceeds from which must be spent to pay for Government deficits or to retire other outstanding obligations. "These ideas on Federal social security are by no means radical, I should like to quote froiti an editorial published in the Hew York Herald Tribune on March 2: 'What our social security system demands today is not a mere expansion of the existing structure] It demands first of all a thorough re-study of the problem and revision of that structure if it is to have any chance of carrying the much vaster needs now contemplated for it. *The system was set up in 1936. Thirteen years1 experience has established beyond serious question the principle of national and public responsibility for providing security against the hazards of old age and dependence; the same experience has at the same time led powerfully to the conclusion that the system was not well designed, that it is extravagantly wasteful and in an important sense a virtual failure. #### 'It is impossible for such a plan to offer any insurance against changing price levels and particularly so when the very operation of the plan can have its inflationary effect. It cannot in any real sense save up through a reserve fund, when Government bonds are the only possible investment for the fund 'earnin are those provided by the taxpayers 1#*F%i&nja£^^ ing may thh inte Honorable Harry P. Cain, - #3 be Juggled, the provision for old age is a current cost on the community, coming in any given year out of the current production, and it is already an urgent question whether a frank shift to a current cost or 'pay-as-you-go1 system would not yield a structure far more economical, more equitable, sore adequate to current needs and offering much more genuine security for the citizen's future than the present one.' I eoaid not state my views on the social security question more simply and directly than the editors of the New York Herald Tribune have clone la that editorial. (t As a final point on social security, I should like to say that I think the recent growth in private pension funds is a very undesirable long-run economic davelopment. I am opposed to this development primarily because I feel that the growth of these funds will tend to affect ttat functioning of the economy adversely in two important ways. They will result ifi the further accumulation of funds in reserves aeoking low risk investment opportunities. This encourages Government deficits to provide securities to absorb accumulating reserves. They will also result in some redistribution of income from low to higher income groups. This will come about because the flaOBCiag of private pension funds will increase the prices of goods aad services that are purchased in the main by the low income groups. The peosions will be paid, on the other hand, only to a few selected and relatively well paid groups of executives and industrial workers. ?t I am also opposed to the iMllnp—jiit of privaxe pension funds on other economic grounds. They will discriminate against small companies, for only large companies can afford them. The growth of private pension funds will make it even more difficult for small businesses to survive in a world of industrial giants. Private pension funds will also greatly inhibit the mobility of labor from one firm to another for workers will be extremely reluctant to forfeit the pension rights they have built up. They will also probably lead to discrimination against older workers, for employers will hesitate to employ people near the retirement age." You will gather from these paragraphs that 1 am in full agreement with you that the matter of social security is one of "vital importance to the preservation of our system of free enterprise and the noncollectivist way of life." Please be assured of my every encouragement to your effort to correct basic errors. If I can be of farther help in this matter, please do not hesitate to call on me. M. S. Eccles.


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District 1 voters have been presented with a clear choice: to vote for clear, effective, and responsible leadership or to be stuck with questionable practices and uninspired ideas. Clearly, we need principled leadership so that we can all move forward together in this county– we cannot let Howard County become the stomping grounds of a select few.
We are all proud to call this county and this district home. There is no reason to believe that our district cannot live up to the hopes we all have, whether we were born here or chose this amazing community to be our home. We all choose to live in this county because of our shared belief that it offers the best possible future for our families. However, there is much still to do in District 1. We must work towards a more responsible and transparent government that reflects the values of this community. We must recognize that unlimited taxing and pet projects are not the solutions we need. We need to invest in common sense job creation plans. We must strengthen our schools. We must ensure that this county is affordable for all residents, especially our seniors. We must move forward together.
We live in a great community but complacency is the enemy of progress. I believe together we can accomplish great things, but only if we challenge ourselves and embrace our diversity. There are small common sense solutions we can immediately accomplish but we also need to identify the big and bold ideas that make this district a better home for all. I have been blessed to start this conversation with you on the campaign trail but now, heading into the last month of the campaign, let's focus even more on how we can renew our commitment to a brighter future for our families.
Every decision and action I undertake on your behalf as your Councilman will stem from these fundamental guiding principles:
1.) Empowerment Through Fiscal Responsibility – Our county and our district are strongest when we make commonsense investments for everybody, not a select few. This means that we live within our means, so that when making choices, we don't continue down the path of being a county just for the wealthy. It is unreasonable to think that we can keep increasing taxes and fees. The status quo is straining our families. When our state can provide less assistance to the county and in light of stagnant wages, it is irresponsible to demand even more for projects for solely the wealthy and well-connected.
The politician that says "YES" to every request, racking up political points and questionable supporters, bankrupts our children's future. We are charged with creating a balanced budget. Every dollar that goes to enforcing a nonsense regulation, a political favor, and an individual whim is one less dollar that goes to educating our children, fixing our roads, and attracting more jobs.
Our county government also needs to think of every resident, not a select few. We must make decisions factoring in the impact on seniors and others on fixed incomes. We also need to consider teachers, firefighters, and police who can't afford to live in the county they serve. We must protect families (i.e. not have the county contribute to financial pressures) in all income classes, and we can never forget that the best anti-poverty program is ensuring that everyone can apply for a well-paying and secure job, not other half-measures.
Our community is empowered when we are responsible with our finances and make investments for all.
2.) Engagement Through Open, Honest, And Collective Dialogue- Too often in this county we are not having discussions incorporating our entire community. Diversity of ideas is essential to make sure the best concepts and solutions rise to the top on our priorities and are enacted. We can only make the hard decisions when we have the best possible conversation amongst all stakeholders, parties, groups, and neighbors.


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If you owe the IRS and can't pay, it is important to explore all of your options. An Offer in Compromise or an Installment Agreement may be a good way for you to get on track with paying back your taxes. However, if those don't work for you, then Penalty Abatement, Currently Not Collectible Status, or a Payment Extension may be the better option.


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The construction of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), kicked off in Abuja on Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony that had President Mohammadu Buhari, as special guest.
A product of a collaboration of Afreximbank, the Federal Government and other partners, the 500-bed AMCE, which will serve low and high-income patients from across the entire West African region and offer the full spectrum of medical services, will have Kings College Hospital, London, as the Clinical Medical Partner.
The centre, which will be due for commissioning in the first quarter of 2024, is expected to enhance service exports, providing healthcare to over 50,000 people annually, promote employment, creating over 3,000 jobs during its construction and operational phases and conserve foreign exchange.
The initiative is also supported by the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to meet the African Union's (AU) healthcare goals and objectives under the 'Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want'.
It is a key part of Afreximbank's Health and Medical Tourism Programme (HMTPP) which comprises the Construction and Medical Tourism Relay Facility (CONMED) designed to promote the development of state-of-the-art medical infrastructure in Africa.
In his remarks, President Buhari noted that the centre would provide world class medical services at par with the world's most prestigious hospitals, thus restoring trust in the local health system.
According to the President, the facility would also provide a blueprint for quality of services required to address Nigeria and Africa's healthcare and economic challenges simultaneously.
Buhari said: "The Government of Nigeria has partnered with Afreximbank to develop the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja, which will provide world class medical services at par with the world's most prestigious hospitals, thus restoring trust in the local health system.
"The success of the AMCE will pave the way for future investments and partnerships in the sector while raising the local standard of healthcare and providing a blueprint for quality of services required to address Nigeria and Africa's healthcare and economic challenges simultaneously."
President and Chairman of the Board of Afreximbank, Prof. Benedict Oramah, said: "The African Medical Centre for Excellence construction comes at an inflection point, as the continent rises from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"With lessons learnt from the continent's fight to curb the virus, the AMCE will be a key player for Africa in fighting the next pandemic.
"As a training, educational, medical and research facility, medical and research professionals from across the continent will be able to meet, exchange ideas and support Africa to implement its health agenda and provide quality healthcare, which would be accessible and affordable to all Africans."
Also speaking, Chairman of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sir Hugh Taylor, said: "At King's we have a long history of providing specialist healthcare locally, nationally and internationally.
"We are proud to be extending our clinical expertise in services such as haematology and cardiology to benefit the people of Nigeria, and Africa more generally."
On his part, Executive Medical Director of King's Commercial Services, Prof. Anil Dhawan said: "We are delighted to expand our overseas footprint of healthcare facilities in Nigeria, our first project in Africa, to provide the best care to the people of the continent.
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Coating wooden windows and doors in Central Java for export to Scandinavia
As a global company, Teknos is helping our customer Qvesarum to manufacture and sell in different continents, while still supporting their teams locally.
The ancient province of Dalarna in the heart of Sweden, around 250 km northwest of Stockholm, is an area of rolling hills and large pine forests and the location of the picturesque Lake Siljan. Many wood processing companies are based in this densely forested region, including the door manufacturer Leksandsdörren AB. A second-generation family business founded in 1959, the company is now run by Per Jäderberg, who has a clear mission: high-quality external doors with aesthetic appeal for the premium segment.
Leksandsdörren produces around 11,000 doors per year and has sales of around SEK 72 million (just under EUR 8 million). The company primarily supplies the domestic market and distributes its products through building parts dealers and building contractors. A small number of the goods are exported, mainly to Norway, but some Leksand external doors are sent as far as Japan. Through a timber house manufacturer in the region, the company has established business connections in distant Japan, where its high-quality Swedish doors are very well received.
The product portfolio comprises three design series: 'Trend', with modern styling and colours, 'Timeless', with doors designed to complement typical Swedish
architecture, and 'Tradition', with traditional ornamentation such as mouldings and glass strips. Particularly impressive are Leksandsdörren's attractive double doors. As well as matching side panels and fanlights, the company also offers garage doors in the same design. There is an extremely wide range of options for special features and customisation, including a selection of PW1602EN-Leks Case study: External doors Premium quality from the heart of Sweden © Leksandsdörren Industrial Wood Coatings high-quality handles and glass, made-tomeasure elements, glass ornamentation and hand carving. The manufacturer also offers special fire protection, acoustic and safety features.
Leksandsdörren combines premium craftsmanship with the latest production technology and works actively to protect the environment. The company processes local wood from the region. The door elements consist of a pinewood structure to which sheets of aluminium are applied for insulation and an MDF layer for the external surface. With this system, the company achieves thermal resistance of 0.9 W/m²K for glazed doors and 0.77 W/m²K for unglazed. With its special version for low-energy houses, this figure is just 0.65 W/m²K.
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This is all the more important because the external appearance of house doors now plays an ever greater role with customers. "We have been seeing an increasing trend towards customisation over the last few years," says Per Jäderberg. "This relates not just to design and ornamentation, but also to colours. We now coat the majority of our house doors in NCS colours specified by architects or building contractors." This fits with the philosophy of Leksandsdörren, because the company regards house doors not merely as a building element, but as a personal way to welcome visitors. Teknos supplies the perfect colour range for house doors from Leksand.
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