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Qatar Crisis
Yohannan Chemarapally
THE attempt by Saudi Arabia and its allies in the region to isolate and undermine the Emirate of Qatar, seems to be failing. The American military establishment, despite President Donald Trump's repeated tweets supporting the Saudi position, seems to have decided against regime change in the Emirate. The evidence of this is the signing of a $12 billion deal by the Americans to sell 36 F-15 fighter jets to Qatar. Even within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Oman and Kuwait are not supporting the Saudi move for regime change in Qatar. The immediate trigger that sparked the latest crisis involving Qatar and its Gulf neigh-bours was an alleged speech made by the country's Emir in which he questioned the wisdom of confrontation with Iran. The Emir in his speech, which the Qataris claim was hacked, also praised the role of resistance movements like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Qatar was accused of paying "ransom money" to so-called Shia terror groups in Iraq. In the second week of June, the Iraqi prime minister said that the $500 million in ransom money that Qatar had paid to secure the release of 25 Qatari hostages was lying in the Iraqi Central Bank. The Saudis and their Gulf allies had insisted that the money was directly paid to a Shia militia. One of the major charges being bandied about is that Qatar is not faithfully implementing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) line on isolating Iran. The other charge is that Qatar continues to back political move-ments and parties like the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, which the Saudis, the Emiratis and Egypt have charaterised as "terrorist". Only a few countries like Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt consider these parties as terrorist groupings. The Hamas is in power in Israeli blockaded Gaza and affiliates of the Muslim Brothers are active in the politics of Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab countries. Most of the top leadership of the Brotherhood in Egypt are incarcerated with many of them facing death sentence.
The Muslim Brotherhood was voted into power in Egypt just three years ago by the people there. If free and fair elections are held there again, the results according to most observers, will still be the same. The leadership of the Brother-hood has explicitly foresworn terrorism. The Obama administration was doing business with them. In the elections held in the West Bank and Gaza in 2006, the only one held so far, the Hamas had won at the polls. The Saudis were particularly unhappy with the support the Qatari government had lent to the short lived Muslim Brotherhood government in Egypt and the Brotherhood affiliated parties after the success of the Arab Spring revolution there.
The other major demands that the Saudis have made on Qatar, include the immediate severance of diplomatic relations with Iran, expulsion of all Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood operatives and the suspension of the al Jazeera network. Qatar and Iran share the giant South Pars gas field, the biggest in the world. Cooperation in the hydro-carbon sector is crucial for both the countries. Besides, even in the Gulf region, many of the Emirates like Oman, Kuwait and for that matter, Dubai, would like good relations with Iran. It is Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, which controls the UAE with its immenseoil generated wealth, that is currently driving the GCC's foreign policy.
The Saudis and their allies in the GCC made their move against Qatar soon after the visit of President Trump to the region. The move to isolate Qatar, at least on the surface looked like a surprising move, as the country hosts one of the biggest American military bases in the region. More than 10,000 US servicemen are based in the al Udeid Air Base, the biggest American air force base in the region.
The forward headquarters of the US CENTCOM is also located in Qatar. As the Pentagon has been saying, the base had been crucial for the American military in its operations in Syria and Iraq. The secretary of state, Rex Tillerson had also been issuing statemen-ts on the need for a negotiated settlement to the stand off between the Gulf neighbours.
The Trump administration however totally agrees with the view from Riyadh that Iran is the principal sponsor of terrorism in the region. However in 2011, Trump had described Saudi Arabia as the "world's biggest funder of terrorism" and went on to add that it was using "our own petro dollars to fund terrorists that seek to destroy our people while the Saudis rely on us to protect them". After the Saudi's inked the $110 billion arms deal during his visit to Riyadh, the Saudis have suddenly become good guys in the eyes of America's multi billionaire president. The former vice president, Joe Biden, had in a speech at Harvard, said that "the Saudis, the Emirates, etc, – were so determined to take down Assad and essentially have a proxy Sunni-Shia war- that they poured hundreds of millions of dollars and tens of thousands of tons of military weapons into anyone who could fight Assad, except the people who were being supplied were al Qaeda and al Nusra and the extremist elements of Jihadis coming from all over the world".
Qatar has a population of around three million, out of which more than two million are foreigners, most of them workers from the Indian subcontinent. The gas rich Emirate is almost completely dependent on food imports. With its land borders sealed by the Saudis and its immediate neighbours prohibiting the use of their airspace for the transportation of goods and commercial travel, the Qataris have been pushed to a corner. Almost all the food and other basic necessities used to come through Saudi Arabia, with which Qatar shares its land border. Now Qatar is forced to airlift food from Turkey and other countries. Iran has also started airlifting food and other essential commodities for their Arab neighbour in need.
The German foreign minister, Sigmar Gabriel, has been forthright in his criticism of the American president's role in the new crisis in the Gulf. He attributed the escalation of the dispute to the dangerous "Trumpification" of regional politics. "Such a Trumpification of relations with one another is dangerous in a region that is already rife with crises", he said in an interview with a German paper. Germany, along with Turkey and Iran are the prominent countries openly supporting Qatar. Germany and Turkey are NATO members. The United States and the UK, the two major arms suppliers and backers of Saudi Arabia, are also part of the same military alliance. Any military move against Qatar could create serious ruptur-es not only in the Gulf alliance but also in the western military alliance. Turkey also has a small military base in Qatar and has rushed in additional troops to the Emirate.
The only major country openly supporting the Saudis is Egypt. Cairo is angry with the Qataris for their continued backing of the Brotherhood and the al Jazeera network, which the Egyptians claim is a mouthpiece for the Brother-hood. Interestingly, even the Maldives has broken diplomatic ties with Qatar and supported Saudi Arabia. The Saudis have invested heavily in the country's tourism industry and the present government there is also pursuing an Islamist agenda. Israeli policy makers are openly happy
with the latest developments in the Gulf as the Saudis and Emirati policies in the region have now started working in tand-em with theirs. Iran is now the common enemy along with Hamas and Hezbollah for Tel Aviv, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
Palestine statehood is no longer a priority for most of the Gulf Arab monarchies. The Qataris, like the Saudis and the Emiratis, have been vehemently denying links with terrorist groups. Most of the Kingdoms in the region, barring Oman, have been active players in the efforts to undermine the secular governments in the region. All the three countries supported terrorist groups in Libya, though many of them are on opposing sides now. The same was the situation in Syria. The Saudis and their allies prefer groups linked to the Daesh while the Qataris and the Turks preferred to route their money and weapons supply to the Daesh and allied groups, during the initial stages of the Syrian conflict. Tiny Qatar is not the only state in the region challenging the Saudis for influence in the region. The UAE, though a staunch ally of Saudi Arabia in Syria, Libya and other places, is trying to carve out its is own zone of influence in Yemen, Libya and the Horn of Africa.
Both the Saudis and the Emiratis are however united on the question of seeking regime change in Qatar. They are apparently on the lookout for somebody from the royal lineage to replace the current dynasty. An abortive attempt at an in-house palace coup was made in 1996. The Qatari foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, has said that his country "will never surrender" to the demands made by his Gulf neighbours. He has been visiting countries like Russsia and Germany to mobilise support. He said that Qatar has more friends, "more than others think". The senior counter terrorism adviser to the Qatari Emir, also reiterated that the "policy of domination and control" of the country's neighbours will not succeed. The spat within the GCC shows no sign of abating, especially after the Saudis and the Qataris released a "terror blacklist" of 56 individuals. Figuring in the list were senior Qatari royals and former ministers along with exiled leaders and clerics sympathetic to organisations like Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
The Arab Street will not have much sympathy for any of the protagonists involved in the latest Gulf crisis. The key players involved are to a large degree responsible for the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, Iraq and Yemen. The Saudi bombing and blockade of Yemen has led to the worst humanitarian crisis, the world is facing today. In Syria and Libya, it was Qatar which was in the forefront, arming and funding extremist groups. The Qataris were the first to cozy up to Israel. Now they find themselves a target of Israeli machinations. US le-gislation threatening to sanction Qatar for supporting "Palestinian terror" was sponsored by 10 legislators who received more than $1 million for more than a year from a lobbying firm having links with Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Pro-Israeli groups like the Foundation for the Promotion of Democracy have now started openly campaigning for Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This tripartite alliance could come out in the open if they succeed in their machinations against Qatar.


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Money, money, money! Wouldn't it be super if we all had tons of money, or if health care was absolutely free, or if we could pay our doctors in smiles and candy bars?
But alas, it's not the case. Living life can be expensive. Living a sick life can be absurdly expensive. So the question is: "How do you pay for this stuff?"
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I am a twenty-something single female who lives alone in a house. At the time of my diagnosis, I had a mediocre job paying about $35,000 a year. I did have health insurance; it wasn't great, but at least I had it. Soon enough the doctors' bills and prescription costs started rolling in, and my single girl salary wasn't cutting it. I had a car payment, a mortgage, and two adorable dogs. How was I going to pay for this?
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I worried about losing my house–the only thing worse than being broke was moving back in with my parents. Fortunately, my insurance turned out to be better than mediocre and covered everything except my $8,000 deductible. But still, $8,000? Who has that lying around? I sure didn't.
So that's when my medical debt started and it wasn't paid off until recently--almost five years after my first surgery. Through my journey into medical debt I learned a few things I'm happy to share with you. First, I want to preface this with the acknowledgement that I am very fortunate. I have an amazingly supportive family who helped me out when and where they could, and for that I am forever grateful. I also know that not everyone has the luxury of that kind of support.
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Medication assistance programs
At one point, my medication costs were more than I made in a year. Since I was single and poor, the big pharma companies took pity on me and helped me out. They may be able to do the same for you, too. Talk to your doctor or call the pharmaceutical company and ask about patience assistance programs. Often, they can get your co-pay down to a reasonable amount. It's worth digging around on a pharma's website to find who you need to contact and then make the call.
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Are you an ostomate in need of supplies? Check out Osto-Group. It helps provide ostomy supplies to those in need for just the cost of shipping. They have partnered with us at Girls With Guts because we love what they do and they help so many people.
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Don't be afraid to ask
The key to getting assistance with your medical costs is often as simple as asking. When you're caught up in being sick or recovering, you usually don't have the energy to sit on the phone and fight about bills. This is where your family can help. Your mom may be willing to sit on hold for an hour to talk to the billing person so you don't have to. Your sister can make those calls to supply companies to request samples. Everyone around you wants to help, so let them help where they can. Never be afraid to ask for financial help if you need it, and don't be reluctant to ask for general help from those who want so much to support you.


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|Jul 15, 2003, 1:20 PM
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Neat Image
Who uses Neat Image to eliminate noise?
What settings do you use. All I seem to end up with is a soft blurry image.
I'd appreciate any advice as my Oly 730's images are often noisy.
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i do.
first thing you must learn is to read the manual from end to end. you will learn that in better then 60% of the time you will not use what i refer to as autopilot (letting the program do the all the work)
it is not. i have had great success with it.
you work with it for a while and create a profile or 2 or 3. it is not the easiest program to use.
this is an iso 1000 image from a 1Ds that cleaned up fairly well. hand held too
|Jul 15, 2003, 1:59 PM
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Neat Image takes a bit of practice, but nothing else I've found does as good a job on noise. I have colleagues who regularly return from visiting clients (schools and colleges), bringing back horribly under-exposed and noisy pictures taken in large halls. Boosting the brightness of the pic (using layers and screen in PSP or PS) produces a reasonably bright but very noisy picture. Neat Image rarely fails to rescue the situation.
There are no "right" settings - it depends on your camera, on the ISO setting in use and a number of other factors - and on the result you want to achieve. Take a look at www.neatimage.com. Select "How to use" then "Test target". The test targets are available by clicking the appropriate resolution in point 1 under "Digital camera profiling". Take shots directly of the screen using your favourite camera settings, remembering that each ISO setting will need its own calibration file.
When fine tuning the settings, be quite conservative - leave a little noise in the picture or it is likely to get that partially-melted plastic look. Save the calibrations to disk for reuse. This will save you having to calibrate individually for each picture, though there will still be times when this produces the best result.
If you use any other sharpening process, like Nik or Qimage, or if you routinely sharpen in your editor after all other processing, I find it best to turn off the sharpening in Neat Image.
|Jul 15, 2003, 3:02 PM
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I do too.
The key point is defining your noise pattern, ie selecting the right offending pattern (or area). If you select a too wide area , you end up to smooth even the right details to keep (what I suspect you did) .
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You've already had a lot of very good answers, but to add one further point to it - you'll almost always find that setting the noise removal at 100% will produce an unatural and plastic look - I very rarely work with the noise reduction at more than about 60%.
The beauty is that you can preview the results before you process the entire image - select an important area and try it at different settings and see which you like the look of best. You will almost certainly have to compromise between noise reduction and loss of detail and textures, there is a point that if you cross, your images will look like they've been through NeatImage and won't look natural.
So as suggested, set a custom profile by testing the noise in various plain areas of the images and then the noise reduction settings for that image. If you have a lot of images from the same shoot on the same settings, save your settings for further use on the same batch, once done and working to your satisfaction, it will spead up the rest of the batch.
It really does work, it has saved many images for me as I do a lot of low light live music work.
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You get the 'blurry look' if you haven't read the guide and choose an area of your picture that has detail in it to create a profile e.g grass! As long as you can find a plain area of colour or grey without detail it works great - but it's a bit slow on 6Mpix images.
After a while you realise that it's not always possible to find a plain area in every pic, so making your own profiles for the camera settings likely to produce noise will help.
Another tip, is when shooting at the higher ISO's or shutter speeds, pop a shot of something plain, under similar lighting and exposure settings, get close to fill the frame if you have to and defocus a bit, avoid electronic zoom, a plain featureless wall or ceiling works OK. Try this out as a custom profile when you get back to the PC.
I tried the sharpening, but I still prefer PS. This program really does work! VOX
|Jul 16, 2003, 12:17 PM
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Thanks Guys, good useful info. I've had a few more goes and I'm getting there - had the noise settings too high.
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After reading everyone's posts, I'm still confused as to how to properly use this darn program!!
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have you read the manual on its use? :shock:
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I must admit I missed the preview option the first time round, but once found and with a decent featureless part of a pic to profile, and some waiting patience (even on a 1Ghz PC) the results were very good.
Starting at the cheapest end I thought the batch mode for more than 15 pics would be worthwhile. Now I've seen how long NI takes to do one 6Mpix image (6 minutes!) I shall only be using it on selected pics that need it. The Pro+ version though is worth the extra for the PS plugin and uncompressed output file options, keeping all the workflow inside PS, avoids the need to produce a TIFF first and import it.
You might not need NI on new cams if this link is anything to go by:
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As an ag economist, my day is usually buried in price data and technical charts.
Numbers… numbers… and more numbers.
Those pesky finance terms that aren't part of real dinner conversations back where the commodities are produced: In rural America, far from trading rooms and algorithms.
But each month, I'm always paying attention to one number that's more important than the price of corn or the number of soybeans shipped out of the United States.
And forget what the big banks are doing on Wall Street.
I want to know the results of the Rural Mainstreet Index.
If you don't know what it is, it's survey of bank CEOs by Creighton University. The index offers a better glimpse into the financial state of the American farm by focusing on rural economic factors impacting ten states dependent on agriculture and energy.
In November the index, which ranges between 0 and 100, fell to 44.7. It was the 48th consecutive month that the index remained below growth neutral (or reading of 50.0). Further, there is now an indication that banks are now increasing collateral requirements due to weakening farm income. This includes forcing farmers to make sales on their grain by specific dates to pay bills.
There's another subcomponent to the Rural Mainstreet Index: the farmland and ranchland-price index. In November, it fell to a reading of 36. This is well below the growth neutral reading of 50.0. The combination of drought conditions, weak commodity prices, weak economic conditions, and decline equipment sales have financial experts sensing financial troubles for the farm.
"Since peaking in 2013, farm commodity prices have declined by approximately 17 percent and U.S. farm income has fallen for four straight years. Not surprisingly, Creighton's overall Rural Mainstreet Index has risen above growth neutral only three times in the past three years," said Ernie Goss of Creighton University's Heider College of Business.
This isn't the only index that has suggested financial problems for farmers.
In November, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer revealed that farmers "expressed lower sentiment toward the agricultural economy in November on the heels of the fall harvest."
We've been thinking a lot about the financial challenges facing farmers as we've expanded our operations across North America.
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I recently received a "form" e-mail from someone who provides services to my business. They wanted to know if I had a minute to provide them a testimonial about the service they provide.
What this business owner failed to release is that every now and then some personal contact with a client is a good thing. You get to know your client better and the challenges they face. That one on one contact also allows you to remind the client first hand about the value you offer. And once they acknowledge that value, you're in a great position to ask for a testimonial; a referral and even more business. Call me old fashioned but "form" letters are just that "form". Now I'm sure this business owner was thinking about a fast way to make the request. Sometimes speed needs to take a back seat to building and maintaining a quality business relationship. The only time speed is important is in how you deliver your service and solution to your client.
Now, I'm sure that this individual will get some responses to his request. But I wonder if they will be the best responses or just something some one did to satisfy the request. You know – "be careful what you ask for; you may get it."
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I've been on the Willy Street Co-op Board since being elected to it last July and here are my top 10 reasons why you should run and become a Board member:
- You get to give away free pie samples at the stores in the fall (great work).
- Walking in a parade wearing your Willy Street Co-op Board member shirt giving away free candy to kids is a lot of fun.
- You get to talk to the crowd at the Annual Meeting and tell them why you are a great person to be on the Board.
- Great training in how the Co-op and Board work is provided and easy to understand. If I can understand it anyone can.
- The time commitment of seven to nine hours per month is spread out and easy to manage.
- You hopefully will be involved with opening a new store in a location with enthusiastic and welcoming residents.
- You will get to meet and work with great fellow Board members, staff and Owners all working for the same goals.
- You will help shape the Co-op's future over the next three years.
- You will get a chance through outside training to see how other co-ops and the whole co-op industry functions.
- It is very rewarding to be on a Board of an organization committed to providing fresh, local and organic food to our community as well as treasuring its relationship with the environment.
Now is the time for YOU to run!!! Think about it for one more day and then get moving. Go to the website and check out "Running for the Board" (www.willystreet.coop/run-for-the-willy-street-co-op-board) or ask at the Co-op about running for the Board. Peace.


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All five videos of my aeroplane flying experience can be seen below. Enjoy the excellent commentary from my family! 😀 Please note that the videos are quite large files so will take time to download, please be patient though as they are worth the wait and I have ensured that they all work.
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Challenge: With a primary home in Florida, my clients wanted to stay connected to Chicago to be close to their children and potential grandchildren, requiring a larger home.
They had a fantastic one bedroom in East Lakeshore that did not allow for overnight guests, or for large screen TV's that could not be heard from another room. We found a great 2200 square foot, three bedroom condo in the heart of the Gold Coast, that required some updating, but not a major overhaul. We sold their one bedroom and closed on the new property within two weeks of each other. Sporting events can now be watched night and day, with no complaints, and grandchildren, eventually, will be seen but not heard from all parts of the apartment.


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FY'20 Special Events
As a nonprofit provider, TriCity Family Services offers mental health services at reduced, sliding-scale rates to those who qualify. In order to do this, we hold special events throughout the year to raise money and awareness. We are always looking for volunteers, attendees and donors to support these wonderful events.
Click the image below to view our FY'20 Calendar of Special Events.
Mind Over Matter Trivia Night: Saturday, September 14, 2019
Fall Fashion Show: Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Adopt-a-Family Thanksgiving Program
Emerald City Gala: Saturday, March 21, 2020
Mental Health Awareness Month — May
Taking a screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.
Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. But not all of us think enough about our mental health.


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Newport Beach Film Festival
The Newport Beach Film Festival shows hundreds of the most innovative, intriguing films in the world. So when you're in charge of creating the in-theatre promo for the festival, you know you'll have some tough critics in the crowd. The theme we created for this year's festival is "Know New Art" which held great appeal for this discerning audience. And the promo we created was as entertaining as the films being shown and was an Editor's Select on Creativity.
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All too often in speaking with education facilities, there is a topic that causes stress on the mind and on the budget: vandalism. It's the 2AM phone call, the police reports, the investigation, the assessment, the red tape, the work and finance to fix the issue, the possible court time, and many other devils that lurk in the details. It's a disappointment for the school, the parents, the staff, the community, and ultimately, the impact on the future of the persons who committed the act.
The questions often posed to me when this occurs is "how can I track this?" or "can I trend a type of vandalism?" I have a few suggestions for use in MaintenanceDirect (MD) and ITDirect (ITD) to not just track an act of vandalism, but trend categories of vandalism:
PURPOSE: Use a category of "Vandalism" to identify the 'why' behind the job or need.
CRAFT (MD) or PROBLEM TYPE (ITD): Identify the category of work needed. Is it Carpenter, Glass, Custodial in MaintenanceDirect, or is it Laptop, Monitor, TV in ITDirect?
CLASSIFICATION: create a category called "Vandalism Type" or "Damage Type".
TYPE: create sub-categories associated to the Classification above such as "Glass Breakage", "Explosive/Firework", "Structural Damage", "Graffitti", "Arson" or others as needed.
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CUSTOM CATEGORY: one group mentioned that they needed to track if a vandalism report was needed vs. pending vs. received. In their example, they could set up categories in the Custom field of a work incident to function as a type of "sub-status". This could be used in conjunction with the ability of automatic Saved Actions to search or report. The results could be auto-sent via email to remind them if anything was still not received.
PROJECT: if resolving an incident is a massive undertaking that requires an entire series of work orders, creating a category as a Project to group them together is feasible. Reports allow you to pick enough criteria to the extent that a Project category may not be necessary, however, it is an option.
ADDITIONAL TIP: not all damage is intentional. Consider creating a Purpose category of "Accidental Damage" to differentiate damages vs. vandalism. Many of the other tips above would still apply.
Looking for other tips on combining combinations of data? Check out a related post on keeping categories simple.


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Complement Your Rooms with Great Window Blinds
Most homeowners are always on the lookout for what is best for their homes. Adding window blinds to your room can change the atmosphere and looks of your room. Elegant and an aesthetic accent will be added to your rooms with your window blinds.
Below are some tips in choosing the right window blinds that complement your rooms.
There are many sizes and colors of window blinds. Upright slats, slim slats, vertical blinds, and horizontal blinds are the different shapes of window blinds. The materials used for blinds can be lightweight plastic, or fabric material such as cotton, rayon, and silk. You can also have plastic, aluminum, and wooden slats. The style of your room should dictate the type and style of the window blinds that you will use. The blinds can have other uses. A heavier, thicker, and darker color blinds will be good for blocking the bright sun. You can also choose a blind according to the shape of your window. The best type of window blind is a simple style blind.
Experts recommend neutral colors for windows blinds. These colors include beige, white, and brown. Bright or dark colored blinds are ideal for brightening up a room or displaying a calmer tone. Just make sure that the color complements the color of the walls and your room furnishings.
The long life and easy maintenance of metal blinds have made them very popular. The metal slats are part of the blind. You can find these metal blinds in different colors and thickness.
The wooden blind is also another popular kind of blind. There are wooden Venetian blinds that you can buy. The blinds are opened and closed using drawstrings. If you want a colored wooden blind, then you simply need to paint its wooden slats.
Cane blinds are those with slate made from cane. Manufacturers produce woven blinds with the use of cane. Bamboo can be a good choice for cane material since they are a sustainable choice sine they easily be grown.
Venetian blinds are popular blinds made of vinyl. They are cheaper than wood and meal and are easy to clean.
If you want a comfortable and cozy room, you should get wooden blinds for it. With a wooden blind, the sun's heat will be blocked, and the room will be insulated during winter. There are many different styles, colors, and sizes to choose from. You can choose different blends of blinds to decorate your room. There are affordable fashionable blinds available if you are on a tight budget. There are retail stores online that sell quality window blinds at competitive prices. Consider window blinds when adding charm and style to your home since they look good and are very functional.


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The Amazing Dotty Detective with Clara Vulliamy
Dotty is sporty, funny, creative, clever and fearless. She is great with codes and puzzles and, best of all, if there's a mystery to solve she's your girl. But something's amiss with Dot's most trusted friends. Her best friend and sidekick, Beans, and top dog McClusky are keeping secrets from Dotty – but will she like their surprise? This interactive session will suit the whole family.
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Saturday 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
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IDEA Voter Turnout Database
Summary Advice: The International IDEA Voter Turnout Website contains the most comprehensive global collection of political participation statistics available.
Main Points: The Voter Turnout Database contains a wide array of statistics regarding voter turnout all over the world. The database is continuously updated by International IDEA.
The Global Voter Turnout Survey is based on the International IDEA publications Voter Turnout in Western Europe since 1945 (2004) and Voter Turnout since 1945 (2002). This section examines the trend in voter turnout since 1945 and provides an analysis of differences in voter turnout related to geographical areas, electoral systems, literacy, human development and much more. Please note that the Global Voter Turnout Survey section is not updated continuously and that the analyses refers to data from 1945-1999.
The following sources have been used for gathering voter turnout data as well as updating them regularly:
Primary sources
· National Electoral Management Bodies
· National Statistics Bureaus
Additional sources
· IFES Election Guide
· IPU PARLINE Database
· African Elections Database
· Adam Carr's Election Archive
· UN Demographic Yearbook
· U.S. Census Bureau
· CIA World Factbook
· Eurostat
· European Parliament
The Voting Age Population (VAP), as well as the number of Registered Voters (REG) are used as indicators of political participation. The VAP figure includes an estimated number of all those citizens over the legal voting age, while the registration rate comprises the actual number of people on the voters' roll.
The criteria for including an election in the database are the following:
· That the election was held after 1945.
· That the election is for national political office in independent nation states, with the exception of those nations which held elections on the eve of their independence from colonial rule (such as Nigeria in 1959), those small island nations whose sovereignty is limited by "free association" with a larger power (such as Aruba) or elections to the EU parliament.
· That there was a degree of competitiveness (that is, more than one party contested the elections, or one party and independents contested the elections, or the election was only contested by independent candidates). This criterion excluded the one-party states of North Korea, China, and the Soviet Union, but led to the inclusion of elections, such as, Uganda 1995 (where parties were banned) and Egypt 1976 where a number of independent candidates ran against the ruling party. Within the grey area of competitiveness we have erred on the side of inclusion and, at least where the data is available, have included the turnout figures and explanatory variables in the tables for each country.
· That the franchise was universal. However, for the purposes of comparison we have included elections in Liechtenstein (pre-1986), Switzerland (pre-1971), Greece (pre-1956), Belgium (1948), Kuwait (1992-1996), Bahrain (1973) and Argentina (1947) which excluded women from voting. In these cases, the voting age population figure only includes men. We have not included elections where the franchise was limited to a very small (and ethnically defined) segment of the population, e.g., South Africa (before 1994), Western Samoa (before 1991).
· The Voter Turnout database has been expanded of the data from the European Parliament elections that have been of an increasing importance in Europe. The EP elections are not only a hotly debated problem in European media but also quite a challenging issue for their general low voter turnout. We are entirely aware of the fact that the EP elections differ from the concept of the particular country elections that we have solely focused on so far but we believe this data is of a high relevance to our database.
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Source: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), 2013
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Through the years I've owned several Lee Hand Press reloading tools. The press is ideal for someone who lives in an apartment, mobile home or lives in a situation where building a reloading bench isn't practical at the moment.
The little press is a real Titan, as it can easily full length re-size a 30-06 case with no problems at all.
I've loaned a few and given a few away to start a novice reloader , etc. Bottom line is, ---- I got myself in a position where I didn't have one myself.
Last week, I placed an order for a new one. This time , I ordered the newly designed model with the Lee Breech
Lock interrupted threads. This press is simply a stroke of genius ! !
The dies snap ( very securely , I might add ) in and out allowing the user to swap dies in the press just about as fast as you can use a turret press. BTW.... The Lee
Hand Press will accept any brand of 7/8 X 14 dies.
I chose the Lee Lock-Ring Eliminators instead of the conventional Lee Breech Lock Quick Change Bushings that many of you are familiar with. When the press arrived, I removed the Lee Lock rings from the 38 Spec. Lee 3 die set. The dies are then screwed down into the Lock-Ring Eliminators. The Lock-Ring Eliminators serve 2 purposes.......(1) They have a split ring with an allen screw that allow you to get your dies adjusted and lock them with the allen screw. ( you can't do that with conventional Lee Lock rings )
(2) The Lock - Ring Eliminators have the interrupted threads on the outside and snap in place preventing you from having to take each die and screw it in and out of the press saving TONS OF TIME.
Once I got the Lee 3 die 38 Special Carbide set clean, I loaded a few rounds. Simply amazing ! ! I couldn't be happier !
Now if I can keep this one.
I'll make a nice box out of cabinet grade plywood to keep the press, dies, powder,primers, etc. in. This box will easily slide under the bed and can be taken to the range and load ammo
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"Olive's innovative mind will play a big part in how our health and social care services will be developed. "
Gareth Presch, CEO World Health Innovation Summit [WHIS]
"Olive is a patient leader who has all the qualities needed to be successful. She listens, ascertains facts and acts with integrity. Olive is a patient leader who leads by example and I'm proud to work alongside such an inspirational woman. Olive's innovative mind will play a big part in how our health and social care services will be developed locally, nationally and internationally. Olive to me represents what a social entrepreneur should be – a person who acts in the best interests of the community and it's something that Olive does time and time again. She is a true champion of our community and is destined to make a difference not only today but for the generations to come."
"We commend her work and capability to articulate and demonstrate patient's needs and views."
John Connaghan, Director General and CEO of the Irish Health Service Executive [HSE]
"In 2015, Ms O'Connor was commissioned by the HSE to oversee, manage and evaluate a national research project to measure the effectiveness of a patient health record information system[sic: MediStori]. Ms O'Connor was also requested to provide advisory services to the HSE, in the form of patient advocacy. Ms O'Connor provided service user insights, skillsets and knowledge for numerous HSE working groups. Nationally, Ms O'Connor utilised both online and public platforms to discuss the importance of implementing 1) quality improvement methodologies 2) public patient involvement in the healthcare domain and 3) integrated care initiatives.
Within a set time frame, Ms O'Connor effectively
• Completed extensive primary and secondary research [workshops/ focus groups/literature reviews]
• Presented a business case and cost/benefit analysis for the research project in hand
• Engaged with key decision makers in the HSE; various healthcare agencies and government representatives to 1) develop partnerships and 2) develop a framework for the research project
• Commissioned NUIG [National University Ireland Galway] to co-design, oversee and co-evaluate the study
• Presented to voluntary agencies and acute hospitals to demonstrate the rationale/ scope for the project
• Successfully recruited two acute hospital sites and numerous voluntary agencies to participate in the project
• Co-designed the methodology, timeframes and criteria of the research with key stakeholders
• Co-designed robust ethics, consent and study policies, in line with HSE procedures [approved]
• Developed and implemented online survey tools for data collection, handling and storage
• Designed and delivered health literate educational materials/patient information leaflets
• Trained staff in acute hospitals/voluntary agencies on the best use/promotion of the information system and correct procedures for recruitment of stakeholders
• Advertised the project nationally using innovative, evidence based communicative on and offline tools
• Developed and provided an easy to use online platform [website] to recruit stakeholders for the study
• Facilitated, trained, educated & recruited service users, in person, in outpatient departments
• Utilised online platforms to engage and recruit patients, carers, families and health professionals
• Supplied a trained team and telecommunication services (helpline) for those recruited in the study
• Developed a clear and concise implementation guide for health professionals/ staff
• Collected and collated data from respondents, in line with GDPR policies
• Evaluated and reported on the research, in collaboration with NUIG
• Launched the outcomes of the research, alongside key stakeholders, in the Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
• Delivered public presentations at national/international conferences to promote the methodologies and outcomes of the research (St. Luke's Symposium, eHealth Ecosystems, World Health Innovation Summit [UK], Maynooth University Ireland, Rotunda Hospital et al) and published online (website/ social media/blogs)
• Published the research in the International Journal of Integrated Care and online (website/blogs/ social media)
• Showcased the outcomes of the research at the Department of Health Patient Safety Conference 2015
• Provided the HSE with an externally evaluated report of the study (ECPD, Canterbury University, UK)
We acknowledge Ms O'Connor's commitment to health services and patient safety, of which is supported by the numerous awards she attained for her role in directing a national research project, as a patient lead. We commend her work and capability to articulate and demonstrate patient's needs and views. The HSE is open to Ms O'Connor's engagement in future advocacy/patient Services Initiatives, where such an opportunity may arise and there is scope for the involvement. We would like to wish Ms O'Connor well in the future."
"Olive is a very strategic thought processor, with a very warm and professional manner."
Mr P.J. O'Rielly Vice President Innovation and Technology Enterprise Ireland
"Olive is a dedicated and hard worker. She puts in the extra effort and has a strong determination to succeed. She is a very strategic thought processor, with a very warm and professional manner. Olive has a very engaging and winning personality. It is a pleasure working with Olive to achieve her goals, which she did successfully. I have no hesitation in giving Olive the highest recommendation possible."
" Olive never forgets about the clients, our service-users, those that we founded this organisation for"
Ms. Lorraine Lynch; Director and Psychologist, Sugru Psychological Wellness Services
"From initial set-up, we enlisted the mentorship of Olive O'Connor to help grow our organisation in a sustainable way, while always retaining a friendly and positive environment in our centres. Olive herself strikes the perfect balance between logical and creative thinking, and has afforded us the opportunity to overcome many challenges along the way as a result of her entrepreneurial prowess. She has guided us around:
- Leadership issues – seeking, training, and communicating with high quality staff who believe in and endeavour to carry the Sugru ethos
- Structural issues – discussing the complications around company structure and boards of directors – not/for profit – and working through this with us until we arrived at the most suitable situation.
- Financial issues – carrying out analyses on potential revenue streams, while brain-storming our resources in order to identify potential options and capitalize on our existing income;
- Management issues – analytically evaluating pitfalls in our management styles, which focused largely around time management, systems and policies, while introducing us to new software and techniques;
- Marketing issues – creating an environment both in-house and online in order to reach more potential clients and designing an online marketing strategy to drive sales of products; without Olive, we wouldn't be where we are today – she has been an inherent part of the Sugru team.
We personally believe that what makes Olive stand out is that she never forgets about the clients, our service-users, those that we founded this organisation for – Olive has an unshakable moral compass."
"I have worked with Olive in several research and other health and healthcare projects. I have always found Olive to be an ethical,committed and inspiring collaborator and would wholeheartedly welcome the opportunity to work with Olive again in any capacity."
Professor Anne Matthews Professor, School of Nursing & Human Sciences, DCU, Ireland; Chairperson, Irish Forum for Global Health
"Olive provided a support that was invaluable, refreshingly honest and drawing on her own experiences opened up conversations that were two way in nature instead of the 'I know best' that creates a barrier for most mentors. "
Ms. Grainne Blount; Co-Founder Mercurial
"I met Olive at the National Digital Research Centre, where I participated as an idea owner for a new innovative product to improve healthcare through Mercurial's interactive educational and feedback platform. Olive became a mentor to me over a six-week period during the eHealth Ireland and Eir sponsored pre-accelerator programme. Olives engaging nature and work ethic were clear from our first meeting when her creativity, energy and passion for the healthcare sector was a like a light in the room. It was clear that Olive has her finger on the beating pulse of the current and future of health in Ireland. She provided a support that was invaluable, refreshingly honest and drawing on her own experiences opened up conversations that were two way in nature instead of the 'I know best' that creates a barrier for most mentors.
There is no doubt but that Olives connections in healthcare and in the start-up world are as a result of her incredible passion for health, innovation and problem solving ability. Her systematic approach to problem solving and iterative improvement matched with her natural and practiced skills of marketing and messaging prove a powerful combination. I have been enlightened by the power of storytelling through Olive, something she does so effortlessly but creates a memorable emotional impact on everyone she engages with. It's a skill I will continue to practice and improve those throughout my life both professionally and personally. Making it personal Olive allows complex and 'barrier' language like that in healthcare to be broke down and built up again to make those words productive and create an impactful environment using simple messaging.
Olive offers practical advice about priority with 'don't worry about that yet' and 'I will introduce you, when you are ready' ringing in my ears she provided structure and clarity to the never-ending demands of a start-up. Teasing out a clear picture to empower me to move forward was a subtle but effective technique. Outside of gaining invaluable insight into healthcare I gained confidence, focus and delivery skills from Olive including call to action triggers."
"I worked along Olive from November 2014 to January 2017 as a Facebook Page Administrator for a group, EasySpeak. We support those who need guidance relating to mental health issues. I found Olive a great person who indeed has a lot going on in her life with regards to raising 4 kids whom have medical issues. Olive is a true saint who makes time for everyone regardless, and is there to listen to those in need. Olive works very hard on the page supporting those in the page that need guidance. I was also so proud of Olive when she showed her determination on Dragons' Den."
Adrian Morrison, Professional Photographer
"Olive has a brilliant grasp of patient needs; she is very passionate, has great empathy, is hugely generous, has strength and resilience and is courageous when facing new situations. "
Mr. Donncha Hughes; Trainer, Mentor and Start-Up Business Advisor
"I have watched Olive build MediStori as a business for almost 4 years. She attended a training programme that I delivered in Castlebar and I have engaged with her since as an unofficial mentor. She was an exemplary student of business – open to learn, a contributor to discussions, a reflector on what the content meant for her business, and the first to implement agreed action plans. She is a brilliant networker. People like her. This means she gets things done even when resources are stretched. She has a brilliant grasp of patient needs and has developed a wonderful product. She is also able to share this insight in presentations to networking groups. Personally, Olive is very passionate, has great empathy, is hugely generous, has strength and resilience and is courageous when facing new situations. I am delighted to write this recommendation on LinkedIn and wish her the best in work/ business and family and offer my continued support and friendship."
"Olive goes the extra mile for her customer and makes every effort to succeed."
Ms. Maria Burke; Founder at The Coaching Equation [Pharmacist]
"Olive is an energetic and passionate businesswoman. She knows her customer and her
product inside out. Olive goes the extra mile for her customer and makes every effort to
succeed. Each household would benefit from owning a MediStori Personal Health Organiser an excellent product promoted by a woman of action."
"Olive doesn't class herself as better than anyone else, she doesn't even like being called boss or CEO. Olive is probably one of the most detail orientated people I've ever met; she won't stop until her creative vision is perfect."
Ms. Alice Butler Advertising and Digital Marketing Executive Ulster Bank
"Olive is an amazing person, not only to work for but to be friends with. She's incredibly hard working, magnanimous, inspiring, and selfless. She doesn't class herself as better than anyone else, she doesn't even like being called boss or CEO. Olive is probably one of the most detail orientated people I've ever met, and you can see that from her detailed reports, to the MediStori, she won't stop until her creative vision is perfect. I've always admired Olive's ability to command a room and get people on board with her concept – even people who were initially on completely different pages. I honestly believe she can do anything she puts her mind to. Olive possesses an entrepreneurial spirit that you rarely see and is incredibly inspiring. My expectations of what a boss should be like after working with her is sky high, nobody will be able to surpass my experiences of working with Olive."
"Having worked with Olive for 10 months on the MediStori project I can safely say that she is a truly inspirational person. Her drive, creativity and attention to detail are outstanding making her a joy to work with and bring out the best in her team. Being part of the MediStori team was a pleasure and really helped me grow and develop not just as a professional but also as a person."
Ms. Erin Cafferkey Sales and Marketing Executive Aisling Hotel
"I have known Olive for 2 years and during this time I have found her to work tirelessly towards her goals. She is creative and most of all passionate about her work."
Dr. John Fitzsimons Paediatric Consultant at HSE
"Olive is an exceptionally creative and hard-working entrepreneur who maintains a much to be admired, significant social commitment in business. Olive is extremely personable and leaves "no stone unturned" in achieving all of her business goals. Olive is a pleasure to work with and I wish her continued success."
Mr. Brendan Chambers MD and Founder of Chamco Group


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There're plenty of different strains of kratom available in the market depending on the location where it's grown, how it is harvested and dried, and it's color. Not all kratom strains are the same. While others boost energy, others are known to provide relaxation and calm effects on the body. Finding out which kratom strains are best for you will you maximize the benefits of the herb.
Today, most people are switching their morning coffee in favor of kratom strains. This is because some strain types provide energy and help one focus on the work. Whatever the effect you after, this article gives a guide to different kratom strains that will meet your needs.
What types of strains are there?
Kratom's beauty lies in the variety of strains. One strain is maybe good for energy boosting while another may be good in boosting your confidence level to allow you socialize with friends. Typically, kratom strains always derive their names from the places they're grown. The different climates and environment mean that each kratom strain has different effects and strength. Here is a rundown list for the top strains and their benefits.
Bali Kratom
Bali kratom strain is probably one of the most popular strain available in the market today. For many years, Bali kratom was considered a primary standard, and most companies stocked it. The leaves of Bali kratom are primarily darker than other strains. Additionally, the tree tends to grow faster than other strains, and it can be divided into different categories based on the veins on their leaves. The different types include;
- White Bali
- Red Bali
- Green Bali.
Some of the benefits of Bali Kratom include:
- It helps boost energy in users,
- It has analgesia or pain relief effects.
- Act as a mood booster
- Provide relaxation effects.
Maeng Da Kratom
Maeng Da is known to be a high-potency strain. Found in Indonesia and Thailand, Maeng Da is a genetically modified version of kratom strain. It contains more alkaloid compared to the original type. Maeng Da strain is associated with darker leaves at first. However, the leaves become greener when they are crushed and powdered. Some of the benefits of Maeng Da include;
- Helps improve the mood of users,
- Improved focus and clarity.
- Enhance cognitive function and act as a memory boost.
- Helps in pain relief.
- Improves sexual performance
- Increased Stamina and enthusiasm.
Red Vein Borneo
The Red Vein Borneo belongs to the group of the most prolific strains. Additionally, they are grown in Borneo, and it's popularity amongst people who are looking for relaxation. Apart from having sedative effects, this kratom strain can help in the management of;
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia
- Anxiety
- Hypertension
- Scoliosis
Red Thai Kratom
Red Thai is one of the widely consumed kratom strain available in the market today. Compared to the white and green counterparts, Red Thai kratom has more sedating and relaxing effects. A regular intake of Red Thai will deliver the following benefits:
- Sedation
- Relaxation effects
- Pain relief
- Enhance your sleep
- Anti-anxiety effects.
Red Kali Kratom
The Red Kalimantan is one of the purest strains that are native to South Asia. Even though the effects of Red Kali are milder than those of Red Bali, the effects last longer. The milder, yet stronger effects are as a result of having more dense leaves of Red Kali that takes time to break down in the body. Some of the benefits associated with Red Kali Include:
- Anti-fatigue
- Pain relief
- Anxiety reliever.
Red Indo Kratom
The Red Indo strain originates from Indonesia. Unlike the Red Kali, the Red Indo strain exhibits milder effects on the body; a factor which is why it has more energizing effects. However, it's worthy to note that it doesn't mean you will experience a surge of energy. A regular intake of this supplementation brings the following benefits.
- Improved mood.
- Relaxation effects
- Anxiety relief.
White Vein Thai
White Vein Thai is unique strains. They provide an astonishing energy boost that you require in the morning or when you're exhausted. The White Vein Thai originates from Thailand, and it comes with a wide spectrum of alkaloids, which provides health benefits to the user. Some of the most outstanding health benefits of this strain include,
- Creates a euphoric effect on the body.
- Act as an energy booster.
- Pain reliever
- Has stimulating properties
Natural Enhanced True Thai Extract
This kratom is made by combining 90% pure extracts of an alkaloid of the Green Vein Thai Leaf and Thai Kratom strain. The extracts on this strain provide the same benefits just like other Thai strains. A regular intake of natural enhanced true Thai results in mild energy enhancement coupled with pain relief and relaxation effects. The benefits are as a result of the high potency of the ingredients available in these products.
Gold Reserve Extract
The powerful in Gold Reserve is as a result of combining concentrated alkaloids with a natural kratom leaf. The well rounded Gold Reserve extract offers both pains relieving, mood-enhancing, and energy boosting effects while at the same time providing relaxation and calm down effect to get you more sleep.
Enhanced White Sumatra Extract
The White Sumatra is a great strain that supports your health and improves quality of life. Additionally, the strain contains high quality and active ingredients that deliver great results based on the patients' convenience. The Natural White Sumatra strain extracts are created from 90% pure alkaloid extraction from the White Vein Kratom with a leaf of the tree. The greatest merit that accrues from using this strain is that it delivers it is more powerful than the white vein kratom. Additionally, it helps relieve pain and exhaustion while at the same time providing you with a boost of energy to keep you going through your work.
Green Indo Kratom
The Green Indo Kratom originates from Southern Asia. What makes this strain unique is that it works well with other strains; hence, allowing consumers to get maximum benefits out of the products containing the ingredients. It is worthy to note that the Green Indo sits in between the White and Red strains. This is because it exhibits the characteristics and benefits of both strains. Some of the well-known benefits of this strain include;
- Energy Boost
- Improved focus
- Create mild euphoric effects when consumed.
- Increases the level of alertness in consumers.
- If you're anti-social, then this is your perfect strain since it makes you more sociable.
Green Vein Kali
The Green Vein Kali strains are known for its roundedness. While other strains provide specific effects with others being relatively mild, this strain exhibits a balance out of the different properties despite being low in concentration of alkaloids. Therefore, this could explain why the Green Vein Kali has won the heart of different users around the globe. The effects one can get when they use this supplement include;
- The strain provides a solid energy boost to consumers
- Can be used to relieve pain on cancer suffering patients.
- The strain can greatly improve your mood; hence, making it possible for you to socialize with people easily.
- It has a stimulation effect on the body.
- Provides relaxation effects to consumers.
The Super Green Malaysian Strain
The super Green Malay's popularity has grown over time, thanks to its high potency coupled with strong effects. Most users of the great Maeng Da and others prefer using the Green Super Malay since it offers long-lasting results and the product seems to be relatively cheap. Some of the health benefits that one can derive from consuming this supplement include;
- It has euphoric effects
- In increases sensory and motor functions in the body.
- Can be used as an energy booster at the same time as a mood enhancer.
- Can relieve one from chronic pains.
- Improved motivation.
Ultra Enhanced Indo Extract
Typically, this is a concentrated extract that is made from one of the most popular strains in the world. The extract is made from the White Indo kratom and Bali strains. The extract is known to provide high relaxation effects thanks to its high potency level. Some of the other benefits you can get when you consume ultra-enhanced Indo extract include;
- Can help with improving an individual's moods.
- Has high stimulating effects.
- Great energy boost.
- Can be used as a pain reliever in cancer patients.
Although the effects of this train are the same as Bali kratom strain, its effects are attributed to its high potency, which enables it to be used as a pain reliever.
Final Thoughts
Kratom strains are different, and they are available in many varieties. The effects one strain has on your body differs from one strain to another. However, common strains have a relaxation effect and can act as energy boosters or mood enhancers. Generally, the red strains are believed to have more effects on consumers' body as opposed to other types of strains. That notwithstanding, the consumption of kratom strain supplements solely depends on an individual's weight and other body factors. Additionally, it is worthy to note that excessive consumption of kratom strains can lead to other side effects on the body.