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They can't read or write but a couple of brave Bedouin women from Jordan travelled far and wide to help their villages become solar powered. The biggest struggle yet may be with their husbands: We've covered this hopeful story of Solar Mamas, Bedouin women from Jordan who went to Barefoot College to learn how to solar power their villages. We've interviewed the women from solar mamas, and have reviewed the film Solar Mamas, a documentary movie about their journey.
We've even covered their plight as these women face pressures in their village from this "wild idea."
Not long ago Green Prophet was invited to a Skoll Foundation Conference in the UK. Our resident blogger and documentary filmmaker James met the director of Solar Mamas, the film, and was compelled to review the film for us once again.
Here's his take on the movie Solar Mamas, and why you should watch it:
As readers of Green Prophet know, I've spent a fair amount of time amongst the Bedouin population of the Negev Desert in Israel, exploring various cultural and sociological issues that affect their society, and watching various solar initiatives either developed from within, or as Bedouin-Israeli co-operation projects.
I filmed this story in the Negev Bedouin village of Um Batin where the gift of solar technology has enabled a father to have medical equipment that will greatly enhance the life of a very sick child:
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I was excited to hear about a new documentary film about a solar initiative with the Jordanian Bedouin population, and met the director, Egyptian-American Mona Eldaief in Oxford recently at the Skoll Foundation Conference.
The Skoll Foundation, a leading social entrepreneurs network, work in partnership with the American Sundance Institute, supporting their 'Stories for Change' programme, which films inspiring social change happening around the world. The organization also funds great social programs like those done by Friends of the Earth Middle East in Israel, Jordan and Palestine.
Mona's film, 'Solar Mamas' follows such a project and its many trials and tribulations within the Jordanian Bedouin village of Rawat Bandan, and focuses upon Rafea, the solar mama of the title, and her family.
It is fair to say that much of the film focuses on tension between Rafea and her husband, which represent the wider issues prevalent within the Bedouin community, both in Jordan and in the Negev; the clash between traditional male power within the home and community, and a growing sense of women's empowerment, through education and employment. Having the husband and wife as antagonist and protagonist at the core of the documentary make for an absorbing film.
Somewhat in the middle of this is the Government, and the film's 'fixer' character is Raouf Dabbas from the Environment Ministry, who seems to be in a constant state of exasperation, negotiating between husbands and wives and broking power deals within family units, as well as arranging the contact with the Indian school, and bringing its founder, Bunker Roy, to Jordan. In early scenes, we see some of the pioneering work Roy has done around the world within rural communities, which gives context to the project being initiated in Jordan.
From my studies in the Negev Desert, given that the Bedouin are such a traditional culture, these changes are happening so fast the sparks flare up time and time again, as the older male custodians find their authority eroded and both women and the younger generations embrace the opportunities that the new values that a modern lifestyle will bring, like cars instead of camels, solar panels instead of firewood and gas.
The first shot of the film shows Rafea emerge from the family tent, then clearing scrub wood in the desert for fire. It is a really powerful scene, with her saying in voiceover: "my life is the same routine."
We see her devotion to her children, her rootedness in her place and her culture, but also that she has a yearning for something else – change, travel, education, greater wealth etc, and a Government Initiative brings the head of the Barefoot College to her village to talk about the education and training offered at the School in India.
This is where Rafea and others from the village do eventually go and study, and learn how to put together the components for solar energy and create a simple set-up, but for Rafea the journey, and subsequent journeys backwards and forwards between her village and the college in India bring up so many inter-personal struggles for her, she becomes a martyr for struggle and change within her community.
A key scene shows Rafea in her tent discussing her feelings with other women, as the call of the Muezzin sounds outside: "I want to explore the world and I want to learn," Rafea says, to be met with the response: "we understand but the situation is hopeless."
Rafea's husband is the key sticking point in all of this. He feels her place is in the home, with the children and the routine of the household. He is shown numerous times lying down, it is implied he is lazy and his role as provider is questioned, and when Raouf Dabbas visits and calls he smiles and says he does understand the situation and wants there to be change – but at his stubborn pace!
Like many relationships across many cultures, how one person is able to fulfil their own urge for change, travel and advancement, within the bounds of their own personal circumstances, is a key tension, and as most of us will experience this – with all the pain of break-ups and disagreements, it is fascinating to watch and experience it (within the manipulated structure shown to us through the edit process of this film) here.
I felt while watching that the story of bringing solar technology to a small and remote desert village, is almost peripheral – the actual catalyst of change could actually be anything. The shots of the women in India in the classroom learning the technology and passing their exams are great to watch and funny too, providing relief and inspiration in contrast to the trauma that Rafea is going through. Then finally when the shipment of equipment actually arrives, is assembled and there is the final "let there be light, Hamidullah (praise be to God)" moment, brings the arc of the story to completion. There is a final twist with Rafae's husband, which I won't reveal here.
'Solar Mamas" is an important film that takes the viewer right to the heart of a remote Bedouin village and the central issues of tradition and change faced by one family.
I resonated deeply with the story as I've experienced it first hand in the Negev, and as a Western anthropologist coming in to study and experience the life of Bedouin culture, know that the weight of expectation placed upon the Bedouin to embrace alien opportunities and technologies is huge (read the story about Arava Power and the Bedouin here). Managing expectation and change is key. However, you don't need to have been to these communities to get a lot from the film. It deals with very real human emotions, and takes the viewer on a journey of discovery and inspiration, with very real benefits to a society without many amenities that we take for granted. It charts a very real solar harnessing and transformation project in the deep desert.
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The new gondola at Steamboat Resort in northern Colorado has been shut down because of a mechanical malfunction.
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The malfunction occurred on the drive line to the gear box in the upper terminal.
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Raised in Templeton, California, Michael got his first taste of the wine industry quite early. He started with an internship at Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles for the 2011 harvest, just after high school. Once completing his internship, he went on to work two more harvests in Templeton, just outside of the famed Paso Robles wine country.
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How to Fix My Permanent Hair Color When it's Too Dark
Sometimes hairstylists disappoint, and other times the dark-haired beauty on the hair-color box lets you down -- even after a careful application, a thorough rinsing and a healthy dose of post-treatment conditioner, you still feel more like a washed-out zombie than a raven-haired knockout. Before you reach for the bleach or, worse yet, the razor, remember that there's hope for the over-dyed. A little more effort -- and a few key tools -- can still save the day and your brutally brunette tresses.
Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. Rinse and repeat as many times as needed to achieve your desired hair color. For best results, begin your multiple washing sessions while hair is still wet from your initial coloring.
Pour lemon juice liberally over your hair and sit in the sun -- or apply heat -- to achieve a lighter hair shade. According to hairstylist Barb Quinn, writing for GetTressed.com, the more heat you apply, the lighter your shade will be. Be careful not to get lemon juice in your eyes.
Mix equal parts baking soda and shampoo. Work it through your wet hair. Use the hottest water you can stand -- without scalding yourself. You will have to repeat the process quite a few times before you see results.
- Do not use bleach on your hair. It is unhealthy for the hair and color results are unpredictable.
- To avoid an "at home" hair-dye disaster, always perform a hair-strand test first, following the directions provided with your hair dye.
- Add dimension to your strands with at-home highlights, or schedule a highlighting session with your stylist. The lighter strands will break up the solid darkness of your hair and brighten your look.
- When you don't trust yourself or wish to consult with a professional, call your hairstylist or the telephone number listed on your hair-color packaging. Many hair-color manufacturers have experts standing by waiting to answer your call and advise you.


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For the record, I tend to love this conference and this year was no exception. It is organized by people I respect, draws focused talent from a broad range of specializations, and I am invariably able to touch base with well-loved colleagues past/present/future. I have also found that ACRL seems to coincide with and/or create... Continue Reading →
project curve, part five: library on wheels.
It's been a spell since I wrote for the project curve series, but not for lack of inspiration: my inaugural Fall semester at Claremont was an engaging blur of teaching, trying, making, and doing, leaving me for the first time in a long while with scarce time to write. Which leads me to compose a... Continue Reading →
love your library button templates (and more): project curve, part one revisited.
A while back I started this series with a post on 'love your library' buttons, maker breaks, and other handmade projects we're working on at the Claremont Colleges Library. After about five months of trying pins out in different outreach contexts and reworking the designs to various ends, I can unequivocally vouch for the soundness... Continue Reading →
outreach = pitch.
In her In the Library with the Lead Pipe post on the subject, Emily Ford makes the series of points that library outreach is really about marketing, that the product we're selling is service, and that all of this hinges on connecting with one's user community in a personal sense. Marketing is about making a... Continue Reading →
i before e: my year of ontological balancing.
As anyone with visible tattoos, hairless cats, or a penchant for decorating with look-but-don't-use vintage objects such as ornamental table napkins can attest: the more esoteric you are, the more you end up having to explain yourself. When your mystifying characteristic, animal, or possession attracts attention, you have a choice: A) explain clearly in a... Continue Reading →
interview x2.
Now that it's summer and academic librarians have a bit of breathing/reading room, I've been getting more and more inquiries about the research report I published via ACRL in late April (and keep them coming, by all means). By way of further explanation, this week I talked with my longtime friend Ellie Collier at In... Continue Reading →
drive-by advocacy.
Like many others, I have a fear of appearing too pollyanna when I talk to faculty about libraries. Some cite the notorious inferiority complex in academic librarianship to explain this feeling, which has been discussed often and thoroughly enough to not merit rehashing here. For the record, I feel no inferiority – merely a difference in... Continue Reading →


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Kloof Nek Road
Cobblish alleys
It's a shame that these cobbled roads were repaired with concrete.
Observatory sidewalks
One of the things that I love about this part of Observatory is the sidewalks and the pillars that line them. I think modern suburbs seem generally to have somewhat less character than these older ones; wouldn't you agree?
I wonder if people 50 years from now will look back at our modern suburb store-fronts and make similar comment about how the character in today's designs has been eroded. Probably not hey? ;)
Gritty Observatory
You may already have worked out that this suburb was named due to its close proximity to an actual observatory - the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, founded in 1820.
Being so close to Cape Town itself makes this suburb one of the oldest in the province, and the reason for it looking old and worn out.
Similarly to Woodstock, Observatory (affectionately known as Obz) escaped segregation laws of the apartheid era, developing a interesting mixed culture of its own, and when I think of Observatory, for some reason I think of artists, musicians, hippies, crystals, dream catchers, incense, and hipsters. :P
A quiet Lower Main Road in Obz
This was the first time that I've seen Observatory's Lower Main Road so quiet. I've previously only visited in the late afternoon or evening when the whole road is teeming with activity. It was only just after 8am, but it seemed quite strange to be almost the only person walking along the sidewalk.
Rain at Burnside Road
You wouldn't say that it's summer in Cape Town - it's been raining on and off each day for a few days now. I pity folk who planned on a lovely summer holiday in Cape Town this week; what poor luck!
Cycling season is back
It seems like cycling season is back. Remember to keep a 1 meter gap between your car and the cyclists you pass - and perhaps give a warning blip on your hooter if you feel they stray too far towards the middle of the road. :)
Along Orange Street
A knobbly road in Bo Kaap
Brilliant place to skate
This railing is at the top of Signal Hill road - the one that snakes up to the lookout at the top of its namesake, Signal Hill.
Sadly, while probably an awesome hill to skate, it's not at all very safe - the road carries regular traffic and has far too many blind corners. So, rather follow Sector 9's fourth rule, be safe, and don't traumatise motorists. ;)
Rainy days
After a few sunny days we woke this morning to rain poring from the skies as though someone had shifted our home from its sunny spot to a less-ideal location beneath a giant waterfall. Fortunately there wasn't much wind to speak of, so it's not been that bad, and I'm guessing our crops and dams could do with the odd bucket of rain. :)
Slippery when wet
The name of this title reminds me of an album released a long long time ago.
I was involved in a minor motor vehicle accident about two years ago. I'd stopped my car at a wet intersection. I started to pull away once the traffic lights turned green, and at the same time a driver (from the opposing side of the intersection) turned across my path. I planted my foot on brakes as quickly as I could, the car's anti-lock braking system kicked in, but the road was too slippery - I t-boned the other driver's car on their passenger-side door.
Given the relatively low-speed at which I hit the other vehicle, I was somewhat surprised at the impact of the accident, and the amount of damage both vehicles sustained. Fortunately nobody was seriously injured - probably because all involved had been wearing their seat-belts. But, the jolt from the impact made me realise how seriously-hard an immovable object must be when traveling at any speed over 20km/h.
Church Street in Tulbagh
Church Street is really, as far as we could tell, the prettiest place in the town of Tulbagh. The rest of the town is a little run down, but Church Street has plenty of quaint Cape Dutch houses, beautiful gardens, and several restaurants and coffee shops along its length.
On our first night in Tulbagh we tried a small Belgian restaurant, the name of which I can't quite recall now - but no-matter, it's easy to find. :) The restaurant is operated by what appears to be a retired gentleman and his charming wife (whom I believe is the chef), and is about the closest thing to fine-dining that I believe you'll find in a rural town like Tulbagh. It's certainly worth a visit, so if you overnight in the town, do give them a try.
A flat Amstel Lager
Although I'm not keen on it, loads of my friends drink Amstel Lager - its generally a pretty well-known beer in South Africa.
When Kerry-Anne and I last visited Paris together we stayed in a little hotel that had a huge Amstel sign outside it's doors. I found it amazing how something familiar, even a sign of a beer that you're not even partial to, helps make one feel a little more settled.
I just hope that some day someone will invent cans with a 1 month half-life. Not because it would encourage us to drink them faster, but rather that we wouldn't end up with cans like this one.
Glass not diamonds
I checked, but alas, they weren't diamonds. They're probably the remnant of a fender-bender or a break-in. Imagine if the glass wasn't laminated - sharp shards of plate-glass would have lain where these relatively-harmless pieces now lie.
Windhoek Lager
I don't drink a huge amount of beer, but when I do, it's normally Windhoek Light. The bottle in this photo is its big brother Windhoek Lager, both children of Namibia Breweries and named after Namibia's capital city, Windhoek (translated literally as "wind corner").
Oh, and by the way, nope, that wasn't my bottle! :)
Steep streets
Parked cars and narrow roads
Green Point is a fairly old part of the city, so its roads tend to be wide enough - most of the time. I've noticed though that areas developed in the last 10 or 15 years are sometimes so narrow that it's actually not possible to park a car in the road with enough space for another to pass by.
Fortunately Kerry-Anne and I live in a suburb that was built when 1000 square metre plots and super-wide roads were the norm. I'd hate to live in modern security estates with their narrow roads and uniform housing.
Sidewalks, pavements, and roads
Even though both South Africans and Americans claim to speak English we would argue that Americans speak American, an English dialect. :)
In South Africa we'd call the place where pedestrians walk a pavement whereas Americans would call it a sidewalk. What makes it even more confusing when South Africans and Americans converse is that Americans use the word pavement to mean road! So, my American friends, when a South African traffic officer asks you to walk on the pavement - really, he's not meaning in the road. Promise. ;)
The streets of De Waterkant
Broken glass
Either someone locked their keys in their car and was forced to break a window to get inside, or the glass on this curbstone is the result of a break-in.
Some people in South Africa have opted to have a special plastic film, that prevents entire windows being easily smashed, fitted to their car's windows. Although this is mostly used as a deterrent for smash-n-grab type theft it may also make it more difficult for the smash-while-you're-away type of criminal.
I can't say that I've ever had my car broken in to in Cape Town. Have you?
Sir Adderley's Adderley Street
This is Adderley Street, Cape Town's main road that runs from the harbour area, past Cape Town train station, and up to the Company Gardens. You'll see the tiny canal that I showed in my previous post to the right of this photo.
Alex commented on yesterday's post mentioning that the mayor of the day named the street was named after Sir Charles Adderley in 1850 to show honour to him for successfully convincing the British government not to turn Cape Town into a penal colony - like they did Australia.
Big-up to you Sir Adderley! :)
No, really, NO stopping.
Power outages and load-shedding
A couple of years ago South Africa was hit by a barrage of power outages, and Eskom (the national electricity provider) was forced to implement a rolling load-shedding strategy. Over weeks and months many neighbourhoods had their power cut according to predefined schedules.
Seeing this picture reminded me how load-shedding seems to (at least for now) be a thing of the past. This year I recall having only a single outage lasting a couple of hours - but then, I suspect that was an unplanned outage. :) Our friends up north may not have been so lucky unfortunately.
Although I haven't heard confirmed news of load-shedding in Gauteng I've heard rumblings of outages and found these load-shedding schedules on Eskom's site.
Cat's eyes on the road
I find it awesome that a simple invention like this has saved so many lives. The concept of a reflective road stud being used to help guide drivers at night was invented by Percy Shaw in 1934 - and even though it's design has been improved on over the years, essentially it the same device.
A long country road
One of our readers, a Capetonian and ship's Captain stationed in South East Asia mailed me to say how much he enjoys seeing the photos that remind him of home. He also mentioned that he'd have preferred my previous photo without the Mini Cooper spoiling the view.
I'm curious to know which photo you prefer - this one, or my previous one?
Wet roads and sunshine
In yesterday's post I mentioned how dangerous slippery and wet roads can be. Something that this photo illustrates is how dangerous it can be to drive when the sun comes out after the roads have been rained wet.
I find it a little stressful to drive in unfamiliar places when the sun's glare on the road completely obliterates the markings and forces me to squint. Similarly, driving at night on unfamiliar wet roads into the bright lights of oncoming traffic is another thing that I really don't enjoy.
Don't you just hate driving in conditions like this? Wouldn't it be awesome if the rain would leave the roads alone and stick to falling on mountains, fields and in our gardens?
Remember to be smart and drive slower in poor conditions and when you can't see road markings clearly. Be safe and arrive alive.
Slippery wet streets
I drive a rear-wheel drive car with a fairly powerful engine and no traction control. Even though I've been driving her for some time now, on wet days like this I'm still caught off guard by how easily the car's wheels spin when I pull away from a dead stop on a wet road.
I realised again a few days ago (when I took advantage of a normally-safe gap in traffic) that it's actually incredibly dangerous to momentarily forget that roads are slippery when wet. Fortunately I knew to reduce the power, gain control and re-accelerate - and fortunately the car coming at me from behind was actually going slower than I at first thought it was.
Who recognises this town? It's not too difficult, click to zoom - there's huge clue right there in the photo.


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Last night I let one of my girlfriends, who happens to be a big time wrestling fan, take me along to see one of these wrasslin' matches she keeps yakkin' on about. Although I can see the appeal of a couple of mega dudes beating the crap out of each other, I was more impressed by the tag-out technique used by the duo in the tag-team match. I decided to try this out in my quest for mulatto motherhood, so I'm getting the black tag-team known as "THE INSEMINATORS" to perform their various tricks inside my ring, which is surrounded, not by ropes, but juicy pussy lips! The first round is all cocksucking, as I shove these black fucksticks down my throat, one at a time, and make sure they are hard and ready to shoot! Then each one takes his turn climbing into my pink ring, and pounds on my pussy to soften it up for the delivery of their jizz bombs. They continue to take turns throwing their hardest punches, and tagging out until they decide it's time to see if one of their boys can pin one of my eggs for a 3 count, and start some serious reproduction. So grab your ringside seats, and place your bets on which of these black sperm jockeys can deliver the knock-out shot! I'm hoping we won't need a rematch! Till next time, ring that bell, and XOXOXOXOXOXXO
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All these scenes are starting to look the same. Shame on the director for wasting such a talent like Barbie. A little creativity & variety in premise and setting would help a lot.
Her cum filled pussy looks wonderful, it must taste great
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Barbie is the primary reason I pay for this site and no other
She is getting tiresome
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Gambling is highly addictive and can lead to severe damage to you and your family. It may fancy you as you get to earn money easily but the consequences vary from anxiety, depression and job loss, loss of friends and family, bankruptcy to suicide.
It is very important for the addict to stop it right away before any huge loss or damage. This addiction has no bar, it can fetch you with the taste of fast and easy ways of earning liquid cash but can also make you poor from rich, dead from being alive.
For an instance you may see yourself winning but then, when your thirst isn't quenched by little you get, you go for big biddings and betting. Once you get addicted, you cannot free yourself from the effects of gambling.
Depression, frustration, quarrel at home, damaged relationships, loneliness, stress, problem gambling and what not, all of these will start assembling step by step into your life. One day you will find yourself nowhere near your friends and family, abandoned.
It doesn't only affect you psychologically but financially too. It has been seen that most gamblers are into debts within the first six to eight months of gambling. It is such a bad addiction that whenever you have some money in your hand, you'll feel like gambling.
Spending the salary in playing cards, betting, settling loans, online gambling, etc are the basic thing a gambler often does. He simply forgets every other responsibility towards his partner, parents and children, spends all that he earns in gambling.
Researches reflect that problem gamblers are more prone to become bankrupt and commit suicide than any other type of addicts.
It is very much important to get some help from somewhere or help yourself as gambling doesn't only destructs you but each and every member in your family. Here we have listed few ways to quit gambling and save money.
Take a break
Take a break from gambling. Make a schedule of each day in such a way that you don't get time to gamble or visit a casino. Set goals for each day and aim to fulfill them. Avoid your casino mates and stop visiting places near the casinos.
Once you start doing it, you will feel like it's very tough as gambling isn't a trouble-free habit to get rid of. You need to stay focused on what you want. Promise yourself that you will never gamble again and work hard to keep the promise.
Search for a replacement activity
If gambling was a hobby which later on turned to a habit and addiction then you should find some replacement of it. Try anything which keeps you busy and deviated from gambling.
It can be anything, go for a movie or listen to some good music, hang out with your friends, go out with your family or go for shopping, play with your children, take your partner for a long drive. You just need to keep yourself busy so that you don't get back into gambling.
Keep in mind that how bad it feels to lose
Whenever you feel like going to the casino and try your luck, just remind yourself what happened last time when you, went in to the casino for to try your luck. What were the consequences you had to face with your family, with yourself and with your partner?
Remember how you felt when you lost all that money you had to earn. What you did next after you lost, what happened at home when they got to know that you gambled every penny you have earned.
Learn about gambling addiction
Get yourself informed about the effects of gambling, the cons of gambling. Discuss the matter with a gambler who somehow got rid of gambling. The sufferings he had to bear, the depression and frustration that he charged out on his family.
Read more and more about gambling and how it leads to the destruction of people from ancient times. Study about the increase in crime rate due to gambling and what are the crimes mostly committed by gamblers?
Read about real life stories of gamblers, what their families had to suffer because of their gambling habits.
Ask for help. Search for books or courses on how to quit gambling addiction. Self realization for gambling tribulations can also be accommodating.
Search for an online gambling addiction forum and join it, even if you are not willing to join then read other people's stories and various other blogs or articles written on gambling which may help you understand that you are not alone.
It is vital for you to realize that you are not the only person who is suffering with this dilemma. There are many people like you who have overcome the gambling addiction or are under the process to get rid of it, or people like you who seek help for this condition.
Locate a support group
If you can't seek enough from self help then search for a support group who will listen to your problem and help you get rid of it.
Get yourself involved with an anonymous group of people or who were gambler before and now they help people get rid of gambling. Learn how they survived and quit the addiction. Inspire yourself from their stories.
Hand over all your earnings
This is what you should do right away when you get your salary. Hand over all your earnings to your partner or parents or whoever you trust. This will keep the money away from you and even if you feel like going to a casino and do some gambling, you won't have enough money with yourself for doing it.
You should start saving all the money you earn. Spend it wisely only when required and don't even think of gambling. Be true to yourself and save the money for better causes.
Jot down the pros of quitting and the cons of gambling
Chalk out all the cons of gambling, which will make you aware of what's going to happen next after you get into gambling.
Make a list of all the pros which will help you get rid of gambling. Read both the lists everyday after you wake up. This will remind you what you actually need to do, it will help you quit gambling as soon as you can and save money.
Craft a financial plan
If you are into heavy debts then consult to a financial advisor who will help you craft your financial statement.
Explain your problem related to gambling and reveal all the debts you need to pay off. This will help you get rid of the debts at first without any further losses and then make a savings plan for future.
Contact a good counselor
Consult a counselor if you are suffering from multiple ill effects of gambling or problem gambling. Look for a counselor who deals with such cases, especially gambling addiction cases.
Explain in details about everything which is happening with and around you due to this addiction. If your condition is severe then ask for special help and support to get rid of gambling addiction as soon as possible.


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After England lost to Holland at the Nation's League Gareth Southgate's side came in for a lot of criticism for building from the back and making mistakes. But that's whats got them to the semi final of the World Cup a year ago, and I think they must stick with it because all the top sides play that way .
You get people who say 'we overplay at the back' or 'we aren't good enough' well if we aren't good enough the way to get good is to stick at it and I think Gareth Southgate will do that.
John Stones has made a big mistake for Holland's second goal in the semi final but that doesn't mean the entire philosophy should change.
Every single player makes mistakes. England scored from the penalty spot because Matthijs de Ligt, the Dutch defender who is already regarded as one of the best central defenders in the world as a 19 year old, made a mistake.
I remember my first North London derby when I joined Spurs. It was at home against Arsenal in the League Cup. I was the last defender and instead of just clearing the ball I tried to retain possession and I lost it and we went 1-0 down.
The balls been knocked over the top and I've come out and instead of playing it back up the pitch I've tried a dummy so I could turn out and pass to Ray Clemence and Tony Woodcock has read that and nicked the ball. We ended up losing 2-1 and getting knocked out of the cup and I got a lot of stick.
One of the biggest problems with today's game is that people rush to judgments. If a player makes a mistake he's worthless and if a player scores a goal he's worth a fortune.
People judge and make decisions on one game or one incident within a game but the best decision makers, in terms of recruiting players, make their decisions based on a long period of assessment. Anyone can have a bad game or a good game.
My advice to John Stones would be to continue playing with belief in his ability because every player makes mistakes but the best players will always bounce back. It took de Ligt less than an hour to bounce back from his defensive error against England by heading in the equalizer.
It took me nearly five months to make up for my mistake in the North London Derby. I came in for a lot of criticism during my first season with Spurs and that was one of the mistakes that really encouraged the fans to get on my back.
We finished 8th so it was a poor season league wise but what got me out of jail was that we won the UEFA Cup and that's what people remember. Clubs obviously have more opportunities to win trophies than countries do but I'm sure John Stones will turn his England career around too.
I think Gareth Southgate has done a fantastic job, we are looking much better on the pitch and we got to the semi final of the World Cup. We didn't perform that well in that match but now it's about getting to the next semi final and hopefully doing better so I think everybody just needs to be a bit more level and calm and not rush to negative judgments based on a single result.
One positive thing that came out of the Nation's League was that we ended up in a very competitive penalty shoot out and we won it. Historically we lose penalty shoot outs but the last two we have won them so there's always positives.
I think the biggest positive is the number of young English players who are coming through. The average age of the team that played in the semi final against Holland was just over 24.
Winning the World Cup or European Championships is very difficult to do, but England are definitely moving in the right direction under Southgate and everyone needs to get behind him and understand that England might not always get the right result and players might not always make the right decisions but that doesn't mean that the entire process is wrong.


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Relationships ~ High School Sweethearts Marry 30 years later!
When we're teenagers we're often told that you can't possibly know who the "one" for you is. There is so much life to be lived and so many experiences to be had, not to mention our brain isn't even fully developed until age 25. But, sometimes those teenage feelings last well into adulthood and someone you left behind may have truly been the "one" for you. Sounds like a fairy-tale, but sometimes, fairy-tales DO come true. Here's a story to brighten your day.
Patrice Swenson ~ Life Coach, Business Coach & Inspirational Speaker
Lynn Adams writes about her own true love story
Do I believe in soul mates? Yes I do, wholeheartedly! Why? Because I believe I am one of the fortunate people on this earth that found and eventually married their soul mate. That's not to say that you cannot love or be in love with only one person. On the contrary, we have a great capacity to love, deeply love, many people, partners, throughout our lives. But with your soul mate, there is a precious, special, almost electrifying connection that is beyond explanation and is difficult to define with words. IT is just THERE—that connection—that FEELING is always with you. Time does not exist with soul mates—if a person truly is your soul mate, the feeling is always with you. Which brings me to how I eventually married my soul mate. Thirty–plus years ago, we were high school sweethearts. I was a senior and he was a sophomore, and we worked at the same fast food restaurant— which is where we initially met. We probably weren't a very likely couple—I was quiet, in band, on the swim team and golf team, skipped class one time that I can recall (which I got busted for almost immediately), pretty much the typical "good girl" image, I guess you could say. And he was the opposite—not into sports, liked to work on anything with motor in it, hung out with a more "rowdy" crowd—pretty much the "bad boy" image. Well, like the old saying goes, "opposites do attract" and we ended up dating for several months … and we were each others' "first love"! At our young ages, even though what we felt for each other was genuine and true, neither one of us was ready for a life-long commitment. We did "officially" break-up, but on a note of possibly getting back together some day when we both were older and better able to handle life.
We took different directions, with me getting a two-year head start on him, but we would still get a hold of each other now and again, see each other by chance sometimes, and the night he graduated from high school, he called me and asked if I wanted to go out to celebrate with him (absolutely, I did). So we hit several graduation parties and as always, whenever we did talk or see each other, it felt like we never broke up. He asked me to elope that night … and me, being the more mature (cough, cough) college girl (and designated driver) thought maybe it wasn't the right time and that it really wasn't the smartest way to end the evening. And once again … our paths took different directions. I went back to college and he moved out of state.
Shortly thereafter, I started dating the man that I ended up marrying—and I did love him, but deep down, my heart still belonged to my soul mate — I still thought of him often and always had the feeling that "some day" our paths would cross again. I even invited him to my wedding which he did attend. We had a "dance" together and as we were dancing, I looked up at him and I told him, "I still love you"! OMG—it wasn't planned, it just felt so natural to tell him. It popped out of my mouth without even a thought of where I was or why, or who was around us. Seriously, talk about bad timing. I found out many, many years later that that was one of the worst nights of his life as he felt he had lost me forever. Ironically, he never totally lost me … I carried him in my heart always!!
Separately, our lives moved forward. He married as well, had 2 children and eventually made his home in Arkansas. After a few years living in the twin cities, my family (2 children as well) made the move back to my hometown of Rochester. I was devoted to my family, love my kids dearly, and we had a good life, but I still always felt that a piece was missing … and all too often, my thoughts would drift to "him".
My 25 year marriage ended in the spring of 2011. Yes, for 25 years I was devoted and loyal to the man I married and even though he was a good person, we simply grew apart. In the few years prior to asking for the divorce, I discovered I had lost myself along the way —on the outside I appeared happy, on the inside, I was lonely and sad. I remember thinking, "is this all I will ever have, all I will ever feel?" , and I convinced myself that it was good enough … until I had an "ah-ha" moment and started believing in myself again, and believing that I deserved the very best of everything.
And then, after rediscovering myself again, finding my inner happiness and not just "going along for the ride" … something amazingly wonderful happened! My first love, the man that held my heart, the man I could never forget, came back into my life — thru Facebook! Ahhh, the wonders of technology. I received a "friend request" from a flash from the past … and after pondering on it for a day or so, I accepted. Why my hesitation? … I knew what I still felt for this man, knew that if I had the opportunity to ever have him in my life again, I would take it, and only hoped he still felt the same way about me! Did he? ….. You bet 'cha he did!
We finally got our "timing" just right!!! In December of 2011— I married my friend, my partner, my lover (finally), my soul mate! Our paths did cross again, and this time, they are heading in the same direction—hand in hand, side by side! Time does not exist with soul mates … and after 30 years, we are making a life together!! Whoo hoo!!
~ Lynn Adams
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Gentle comedy, interspersed with charmingly naughty sexual encounters and academic forays characterise this novel. Before I go any further, let me stress that this is not erotica; the sex comes with a naivety that arouses smiles rather than passion in the reader.
Set in Canada and Tasmania, the novel follows the adventures, trials and triumphs of a history professor invited to the post of visiting fellow at a university in the small island that lies south of the Australian mainland. We get to meet Wally, the eponymous professor, Marjorie, his selfish wife, Carolyn, the artist he meets along the way, and a large number of academics, students and children. Told mostly in third person, with occasional trips into first person, the story unfolds at a mild pace appropriate to the subject matter and settings. There are amusing details of life in the two universities and there is warmth in many of the relationships explored.
You won't find violence or swearing here, but there is the occasional surprise. One of which is that it's a surprisingly enjoyable read. There were odd passages I skipped (one about an ice hockey match that held no interest for me) but I found most of the book engaging and entertaining. It might be a little too long: for me, it could benefit from more editing, especially where some passages stray into the territory of travelogue. For all that, I learnt things about Canada and Tasmania that were new to me, and such added interest is often a bonus in a novel.
Life's full of odd coincidences: the book I read prior to this was also set in Canada. And I recently had reason to do some basic research on Tasmania, as my daughter is working in Australia and will have reason to visit the island later in her stay. So many of the setting descriptions constituted a bit of serendipity.
This is a novel about the nature of relationships: parent and child, divorced spouses, lovers, teachers and students, friends. It has warmth and charm running through it, the characters are engaging, the story is a gentle romp and the settings are interesting without being too exotic. If you're looking for a satisfying but undemanding and relaxing read, this could well be it. I certainly enjoyed it.


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The Historic Droughts project seeks to identify the complex relationships between natural drivers and the social and economic dimensions of drought and water scarcity through the analysis of a range of historical drought episodes. The project will address a set of linked high-level objectives (each of which links to a project task - find out more about each task here) and research questions, as follows:
Objective 1
Develop a conceptual framework that enables rigorous interdisciplinary analysis of episodes of drought.
Objective 2
Compile environmental science, socio-economic and regulatory historical data related to drought in the UK for a range of sectors (hydrometeorological, water resources, regulation and policy, agricultural, social and cultural).
Objective 3
Build a Drought Inventory for the UK, a knowledge base of past drought characteristics, impacts and responses. Using the information available in the Inventory, examine drought occurrence, propagation and recovery, severity and manifestation of impacts, in order to develop a cross-sectoral drought typology for the UK.
Objective 4
Develop a systems-based understanding of drought, by drawing on the conceptual framework and Drought Inventory, and by addressing the following questions:
- Do droughts in the historic record exhibit common systems interactions, and, if so, which of these interactions are the most significant with respect to societal impacts?
- Are significant systems interactions stationary through the historical record, if not how and why have they changed?
- Can thresholds and triggers be identified either for the drivers and/or the characteristics and impacts of episodes of drought in the UK?
Objective 5
Develop methods to support decision-making for future drought planning and management by addressing the following questions:
- How has the socio-economic context and water resource management practices contributed to vulnerability or resilience to drought in the historical record, and what are the implications for changes in planning for the management of future droughts?
- Based on evidence from the recent historic record, what are the most effective forms of dialogue and information exchange between the public and those responsible for water resource management that will enable the most beneficial outcomes during future episodes of drought?


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You can access the notification settings from the Company Menu.
Notifications work on two core concepts.
Notification Groups
Notification Channels
Notification Groups
ClockIt has 3 notification groups, the admin, the manager and the user. Do not get confused with the groups in Groups and Permissions and the notification groups. They are entirely different. User groups can be turned on and off. When turned on they will be highlighted with a green.
To understand the notification groups look at the structure below.
John is the admin of the account.
Alex and David report to John.
Kevin and Peter report to Alex.
This would mean that as an admin John can receive notifications for all users in the company.
John is the reporting manager for Alex and David and can receive the manager notifications.
Kevin and Peter are users and will get the user notifications.
Notification Channels
Each notification can be enabled to be delivered to a particular channel.
Lets consider the first notification type and explain how this would work.
Assume you set all the user groups to ON.
Enable notifications for the mobile channel by turning the button on.
Now if John were to punch he will get 2 notifications as he a part of the admin group and the user groups.
If Alex were to punch he would get 1 notification has he a part of the user group and John would get a notification because he is a part of the manager group. John will also get another notification as he belongs to the admin group.
If Kevin was to punch. He will get a notification for him self as a user and his reporting manager Alex will also get notification as he is the manager and John will also get a notification as the admin.
You can test the notification messages easily by clicking on the test notification buttons. The test notifications are always sent to the person that is logged in. Please ensure that you have the mobile app and are logged in with the same account to test notifications and the mobile channel is turned on.
Be careful while enabling notifications. You can very easily overwhelm your user with excess notifications. ClockIt notifications are super powerful if used correctly. Do not rush with these settings and enable all of it in one go. This can become very confusing for your users.
All notifications have their own set of settings. You can set them accordingly.
If you would like to use Slack to send notifications to a channel, please ensure that you reconnect slack from the integrations if you are an already existing Slack ClockIt user. If not your channel list will not be visible.
Slack will be disabled if you do not connect Slack.
To enable web notifications, please allow ClockIt to send you notifications to the browser.


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The feature documentary will have a major theatrical run in IMAX and other large screen theatres, initially across the US, Canada, and Ireland, from February 11th.
MacGillivray Freeman Films is one of the world's foremost independent producer and distributor of original giant-screen 70mm films. The production company has partnered with Tourism Ireland, who feature as Ireland's worldwide sponsor, to present the new documentary to a worldwide audience.
Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Liam Neeson is best known for his work in more than 90 films including Schindler's List, Michael Collins, Kinsey, The Grey, the blockbuster Taken trilogy,
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Batman Begins, Love Actually, and Gangs of New York. Over the course of his career, his films have grossed more than $7 billion, making him one of the top-grossing actors of all time. Neeson is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
This is the fourth film Neeson has narrated for MacGillivray Freeman Films, following Everest (1998), Journey Into Amazing Caves (2001) and Coral Reef Adventure (2003). Ireland will be released in IMAX and giant screen theatres starting February 11.
Ireland follows Irish writer Manchán Magan on a cross-country adventure exploring the island of Ireland's history, culture and stunning natural landscapes, connecting people of Irish descent from around the world to their land, language, and stories along the way.
Joining Manchán is leading Irish concert violinist Patricia Treacy and four Irish teenagers looking to gain greater insight into their Irish heritage. Their journey takes them from Dublin to Belfast, Kilkenny to Cong, and to such spectacular natural landmarks as the giant Cliffs of Moher, the volcanic Giant's Causeway and the rugged Skellig Islands where they meet scientists studying the local puffin population. At each stop along the way, they rediscover the vibrant traditions, language, stories and sacred customs of this ancient land.
"There is a movement in Ireland to reconnect with our heritage, to rediscover what it means to be Irish, and I am delighted to help bring the joy and diversity of all that Ireland has to offer, both the old and the new, to IMAX and giant-screen audiences worldwide," said Liam Neeson. "As viewers experience Ireland's great beauty and humanity on the world's largest screens, they will fall in love all over again."
"As one of Ireland's greatest storytellers, Liam Neeson's prodigious talent and luminous voice lend a richness to our story that intertwines Ireland's ancient past with its vibrant future," said director Greg MacGillivray. "Ireland has long captivated the world's imagination with its rich history and picturesque landscapes, and with this film we hope to share with audiences, including the 70 million people of Irish descent living around the world, all the wonder and cultural diversity that makes the island of Ireland such a unique and special place."
The MFF production crew filmed for six weeks in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland where they captured images in Belfast, Dublin, Galway, Cong, Donegal, Lahinch, and in such epic locations as the Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, and Skellig Michael.
The crew had a difficult time obtaining permission to film on the island of Skellig Michael, especially for aerial drone photography, but they prevailed.
"The country's gorgeous landscapes are just begging to be on the IMAX screen," says unit production manager, Meghan MacGillivray. "Audiences can expect to experience Ireland's immense natural beauty and rich history, language, arts, and music without ever having to hop on a plane."
Before the production team left for Ireland, director Greg MacGillivray told the crew to bring a book because they would likely be reading a lot while waiting for clear weather. But, as it turned out, it was one of the sunniest six weeks the country had ever seen in recent history. "Our production team is known to have what we like to call 'MacGilla-luck' because we always seem to get the shot, no matter what the challenge is," said Meghan. "With the incredible weather we had on location, I'd say our MacGilla-luck saved us again."
Throughout MacGillivray Freeman Films' 50-year history, its films have won numerous international awards including two Academy Award® nominations for The Living Sea and Dolphins, and three films inducted into the IMAX Hall of Fame, including Everest, the highest grossing giant screen film of all time. MacGillivray Freeman's films are known for their artistry and celebration of science and the natural world. It is the first documentary film company to reach the one-billion-dollar benchmark for worldwide box office.
Ireland will be available to view in cinemas across the US, Canada, and Ireland from February 11th.
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Notions Fondamentales dĺ╔conomie Politique et Programme ╔conomique. Par G. DE MOLINARI. Paris: Guillaumin et Cie. 1891.
|In an interesting and able contribution to one of the last numbers of the Political Science Quarterly, a distinguished French economist, M. Charles Gide, gives as one of the reasons why the contemporary French economic school is undervalued outside France that ĹFrench economists are ill prepared to accept the scientific method of the day, that of evolution.ĺ Now, this remark, though bitter, may be true, but it surely does not apply to M. de Molinari, who although a defender of laissez-faire ľ his first ╔tudes ╔conomiques having been published almost a century ago ľ has thoroughly accepted the theory of evolution and the preponderating influence of dynamical agencies in social and economical development. In the book under review he constantly and consistently takes this view of the subject.
|Taking the law of economy of force, and the law of the results of free comptition as the basis of the early development of civilization, M. de Molinari shows how, at a later stage, in proportion as mankind has settled down to industry and commerce and offered the products of its labour for exchange, the inequality of the pressure of competition has called into action a third law, the law of the progression of value, of which he has given an elegant formula: ľ Whenever the relations between the quantities of two commodities or two services offered in exchange varies according to an arithmetical progression, the relation between the values of these two commodities or services varies according to a geometrical progression.
|M. de Molinari proceeds to demonstrate that these three natural laws lead to the progress of production, and to the useful distribution of riches, since they determine a incessant gravitation of prices toward the minimum cost of production. It is thus ľ by an economical gravitation ľ that the state of equilibrium is reached between consumption, production, and the retribution of the productive agencies.
|The chapter entitled ĹLe Capital immobilier ľ La production de lĺhomme,ĺ contains a brilliant refutation of Mr. Henry Georgeĺs well-known statement about the illegitimacy of private ownership of land. M. de Molinari starts with the reflexion that, in regard to the claims of mankind, there is no distinction to be drawn between appropriation by individuals and appropriation by a nation. In the name of what right, for instance, are Laplanders and Greenlanders excluded from sharing in the Government of Washington? Both have an equal right to what nature, according to Mr. Henry George, supplies with such impartiality. There is, in fact, no difference between the value of a house and that of the land on which it is built: both have their origin in the labour and savings of man. In Europe, after so many centuries of occupation, we cannot trace the origin of the property of land, but we are able to do so in America, and if the expenses of the conquest, of the occupation, and of the administration of land are taken into account, we shall find that its actual value is rather below than above its cost. No such thing as Ĺthe unearned incrementĺ exists; owing only to the fact that land is everlasting, and that it is not movable, these physical conditions generate in some cases an increment of value, and in other cases a decrement, both quite natural, and due in no way to artificial causes. In Europe, landowners are suffering just now under the influence of the latter, and the same thing will occur in the United States, when their land will have to compete against the still almost virgin soil of South America, Australia, and Africa.
|In the second part, entitled ĹProgress and its Impedimentsĺ (ProgrŔs et Obstacles), the author proceeds to explain how at all times, since the origin of mankind, these natural laws have promoted human progress, how the impediments due sometimes to the influence of man and to external circumstances have gradually been removed by the progress first of destructive industry (war and the material of war securing the preponderance of civilized over uncivilized races), and later on by that of productive industry, and principally of the means of communication, which have extended the field of competition and favoured the mobilization of produce, capital, and labour. The actual state of struggle between capital and labour is caused, according to M. de Molinari, by the want of mobility of labour, and the want of an independent and connecting link between the employer, or entrepreneur, and the workmen, which should act in the same way as the corn-dealer between the man who grows corn and the man who buys bread. In the opinion of M. de Molinari, Trade Unions cannot fill up the existing gap, although they have been useful, and have enabled labour to obtain a firmer standing ground, but they are inefficient whenever a local over-supply of hands exists. Trade Unions cannot usefully combine the parts of producers and of providers of labour; they want the requisite capacity; the credit, and means of accurate information which are indispensable to direct a proper supply of labour towards the market where it is in demand. This view has been defended long ago by M. de Molinari, who, to bring it into practical application, started the idea of the Paris Bourse du Travail, unhappily now a focus of petty political agitation. Yet he does not despair, for he is convinced that Ĺevery time that an operation corresponds to a want and is able to yield a profit, the agency of natural law develops the creation of a suitable organ.ĺ When this intermediate agent is developed, when publicity is enlisted in the service of labour, as it is in the service of capital, the price of labour will be determined in an impersonal way according to the general fluctuations of supply and demand, just as the prices of the loan of capital and of the staple articles of consumption are determined, and the actual state of hostility will come to an end. Eleven years ago, in a contribution to the Revue du Mouvement Social, M. de Molinari sketched out the plan on which such agencies might be organized. He recommends the foundation of free and independent joint-stock companies, whose branch establishments covering the whole area of the civilized world, would, on payment of a small percentage on the amount of his wages, assist the workman in all the circumstances of his life (military service, railway journeys, payment of taxes, saving-banks, &c.), and even grant him, with due caution, occasional advances on the future remuneration of his work. But, true to his leading principle, M. de Molinari would not allow the State to take this service in its hands.
|But, for all this, M. de Molinari is far from believing that there can be any such thing as a panacea for all social and economical disorders: he expressly maintains that, when we shall have realized the regimen which is adapted to the present state of society, new deficiencies will be discovered and call for new remedial developments.
|In the third part, the Programme ╔conomique, M. de Molinari sums up the amount of progress which has been reached in the arts of production and of destruction or defence, and points to the other reforms which ought now to be carried, such as the abolition of customs duties, house taxes, the insurance against the risk of war by the constitution of a League of Neutrals, and the simplification of the State reduced to its proper functions of preserver of public and private security. This programme is entirely founded on the unrestrained agency of natural laws, and consequently is in thorough opposition to the Socialistic programmes which start from the denial of the existence of such laws.
|I have sought to give, in these few words, a sketch of the main outlines of a work singularly well connected and full of accurate reasoning, which, though opposed to some of the prevailing tendencies of the day, invites careful study and research, and deserves to be recommended to all who are interested in the greatest problem of our time.
Economic Journal 1, no. 3 (September 1891), pp. 601-603.
[See also J. B. Clarkĺs review]
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There has been 100 days of no detected community transmission of Covid-19 in New Zealand. All the new cases since the beginning of May have come into the country and been contained in isolation or quarantine.
As at 9 August:
- Number of confirmed cases in New Zealand: 1,219
- Number of probable cases: 350
- Number of confirmed and probable cases: 1,569
- Number of deaths: 22
- Number of active cases: 23
- Number of cases currently in hospital: 0
Over the last week there has been 3-5000 tests done a day with no positive results from the community.
This has been a very successful management of Covid here due to the actions of the Ministry of Health and the Government, due to a mostly compliant population, and due to some luck.
While some states and territories in Australia have also managed to restrict Covid very well Melbourne and Victoria have had a bad month after Covid got out into the community and spread rapidly, and the death toll has nearly trebled to 295.
Yesterday's daily update in Victoria:
- As of 9 August 2020, the total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 14,659 with 394 new cases diagnosed since yesterday.
- Of the new cases, 49 are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 345 are under investigation.
- There are 2,758 cases that may indicate community transmission, an increase of 174 since yesterday's report.
- 634 people are in hospital, including 43 patients in intensive care.
- Sadly, there have been 17 new deaths reported since yesterday. To date, 210 people have died from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Victoria.
- There are 7,854 cases currently active in Victoria. 6,378 people have recovered.
- More than 1,801,300 tests have been processed – an increase of 41,416 since yesterday.
That looks grim for Victoria, and a concern here – like many Kiwis I have relations living there.
Opening trans-Tasman borders looks some time off at best. I doubt I will be able to get my planned Australian visit in this year.
Worldwide there are still major problems with Covid, with total cases nearing 20 million and 726 thousand recorded deaths.
As at the end of 8 August GMT here are the worst 20 countries (Worldometer):
A quarter of total cases (now over 5 million) and over a fifth of total deaths (165 thousand) have been in the United States.
Brazil has also been bad (now over 100 thousand deaths), and Mexico and India are having increasing problems
Europe had had major problems but Italy, France, Spain, Belgium and the UK seem to have mostly got things under control.
But as resurgences in Victoria and some US states have shown, it is easy for Covid to get put of control.
The impact of Covid is likely to continue at least for the rest of the year and probably well into next year.
I'm very grateful that Covid is under control here, but I'm aware that it is far from over, and the economic impact is likely to increase from September after wage subsidies run out this month.


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I have three boys and have never been to a Monster Truck show. We've talked about often when they come around, but have never snagged tickets. This April I am excited to take them to their first show which I know they are going to love!
The Toughest Monster Truck Tour is coming to Loveland, CO and maybe to a location near you too!
They bring only the best and baddest monster trucks in the nation to compete in 3 competitions each night. Only one can be the Toughest!
In addition you might see high flying Freestyle Motocross riders, a giant fire-breathing mechanical dinosaur, ATV/quad racing, tough trucks or a 2,000 hp jet powered ATV. So much fun!!
Tickets On Sale Now! Find more information and view the upcoming schedule by visiting http://www.toughestmonstertrucks.com/upcoming-events/
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I am Your Vader
I was continuing with my strange habit of reading the Dutch subtitles on the TV, even though I can't read Dutch, when I spotted a familiar word: vader. Listening to the English being spoken, and knowing Dutch tends to be fairly close to English just with a funny accent, I figured it meant father (which I later confirmed).
This got me thinking. Assuming George Lucas knew this when he named Darth Vader, was it a subtle hint as to Vader's real place in the story for anyone to find?


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This guide to the best beach vacations is based on our personal, firsthand experience during several trips to warm weather vacation destinations from around the world. We have visited each location several times, learning more with each new adventure.
Through our travels to a new destination, the first trip is always a learning experience. We made some good choices, and most certainly there were those places that got categorized as mistakes and we will never want to experience again. It usually takes several vacations to the same destination to feel comfortable driving without a map or GPS, identifying those favorite restaurants, knowing when the best time of the year is to visit and finding the best hotel or resort.
We hope that you find this website useful and will learn from our many mistakes and enjoy some of our favorite experiences.
Maui Hawaii is one of the best beach vacation destinations for the entire family. Follow my guide about selecting the part of the island that is best suited for you. You can get sun, wind or stay in a rain forest. Learn the best spots and activities for your lifestyle. While the weather is great year round, there are better times to visit than others. I will explain the best luxury resorts, great shopping areas and the best restaurants on the island. There is a wide variety of adventures and things to do, from visiting the top of the 10,000+ foot Haleakala volcano, to the rain forests along the drive to Hana, Maui has something for everyone.
Cancun is definitely one the most relaxing and enjoyable beach vacations that we have experienced. We have taken approximately 10 vacations to Cancun over the last 12 or so years.
Enjoy the beautiful beaches with talcum powder white sand and warm water all year long. Cancun offers numerous high end luxury resorts and great restaurants. Cancun is also a great place to take the entire family and offers several day parks within a 90 minute drive.
There are definitely times of the year to avoid Cancun due to weather and the threat of hurricanes and/or large crowds that gather during spring break. Learn all about the best time to visit.
I have been to St John US Virgin Islands three times and have loved every trip. If you are looking for gorgeous, uncrowded, secluded beaches with crystal clear water, this is one of the best beach vacation destinations in the world.
Due to the relatively small size of the island, with two-thirds of it deemed as a US national park, most of the accommodations are luxury resorts versus your standard hotel chain therefore it is an expensive place to vacation, but worth every penny.
For us, being from San Diego, it is a pretty long journey, but well worth the time investment. Travel from the east coast is much quicker but still a good 4 hour flight from Atlanta.
I will show you the best beaches, snorkeling and diving areas plus suggestions for how to get around. Learn all about the best time to visit, check out the current weather conditions and 7 day forecast plus take a live look with one of several streaming webcam feeds.
Caribbean Cruise - Follow me on a seven day Princess Cruise, aboard the Ruby Princess as we depart Ft Lauderdale, Florida and visit Princess Cays in the Bahamas, St Marteen, St Thomas and Grand Turk. We departed in February and the weather was absolutely amazing, not too hot, very little rain and very smooth seas, making it perfect for the adventures that we went on. Read about our trip and see the beauty that each island has to offer.
San Diego, deemed as America's finest
city, is a great place to spend the day or a week. Being a San Diego native, I know
all the sites and attractions within the city and county. San Diego is the only place that I know of where you can surf in the
morning, play in the snow on a 7000 foot mountain in the afternoon and end up
in the desert in brilliant 80 degree sunshine. However, the weather is better at certain times of the year, especially along the coast. From the Hotel Del Coronado to the vacation resorts of La Jolla and Del Mar, San Diego is known as a destination for the best beach vacations for the entire family.
Laguna Beach, nestled in the tranquility of rolling hills, overlooking the Pacific. This is a beautiful beach community that is separated from the rest of Southern California with barely a hint that you are anywhere close to two of the largest cities in the United States, Los Angeles and San Diego. Perfect weather combined with small beach city atmosphere, make this one of the best beach vacations to enjoy a full week or weekend getaway. Visit one the great restaurants perched on cliffs, high above the Pacific, and enjoy that perfect sunset dinner.
The Island of Key West in just over 4 square miles in size and is the last island at the end of the Florida Keys. This is a favorite vacation spot for those looking to get away from the big city and traffic, yet still relatively close to mainland Florida and Miami. Learn all about this fun town
November Averages
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Laguna Beach
San Diego
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November Outlook
November is transition month. St John, Key West and Cancun are near the end of hurricane season but the threat of storms still exists. Temperatures, rainfall and humidity are starting to subside. Prime season starts in December and runs through March. San Diego and Laguna Beach start to enter the rainy season but there will still be plenty of beautiful days as the night and morning low clouds and fog are, for the most part, gone until spring. Maui starts to see increased rainfall but days are comfortable and the water is still warm.
My November Favorite
My November favorite is Maui. Kids are in school and the holiday crowds have not arrived yet. Temperatures have dropped from summertime's mid to high 80s, to the lower 80s. Rainfall is just enough to be soothing but not too much to ruin your outdoor plans.
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On April 26, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will issue a new set of Ministerial Instructions to immigration officers regarding the processing of applications to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
The following are new caps on 3 economic classes, effective as of May 1, 2014. To read the full article, click here.
- Larger occupational pool for Skilled Worker class – 50 occupations (each class has 1,000 cap), but a max. cap of 500 applicants for Ph.D stream
- Increased cap from 3,000 applicants to 5,000 applicants
- CEC – reduced from 12,000 overall cap to 8,000 overall cap. The release does not say if this overall cap is for the whole year, but it appears from May 1 to October 31 2014. Six ineligible occupations remain.
If you have any individual questions or concerns, please contact our office for more customized consultation for your unique situation. Please note that this posting is for general information only and is not to be considered binding or official legal counsel since situations will vary and can be complicated. The content in this post is current as of the day of entry. Due to the changing nature of Immigration law, the information in this entry may or may not still be applicable.


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CLOVERDALE — Transitioning to farming and rural life wasn't the easiest life change Kim Sanwald ever undertook, but she is one city girl who is convinced that moving to the Cloverdale truck farm southwest of Hastings was by far the best decision she's ever made.
In her first book, Sanwald shares the process of her transition along with 80 recipes in her new book, "Basics with a Twist: Life and Food at Brickyard Farms."
Although Sanwald never imagined herself a truck farmer, she finds it suits her quite well. After 36 years as a manager for a dental office, she admits it was a little scary to give up financial perks and health benefits for full-time farming.
"Our life here is modest, but it feels authentic," she said. "I feel calmer and more passionate about what I do. I'm totally in love with the market and in working with food."
Selling healthy, flavorful food and sharing recipes excites her and has become a way of helping to enhance other people's lives, she said.
"We want to see more people sitting around their tables and eating good food."
Brickyard Farms is a five-and-a-half acre truck farm, Sanwald co-owns with her partner Valerie Lane. They grow 17 varieties of tomatoes, seven varieties of potatoes, hard garlic, three varieties of beets, seven varieties of carrots as well as different greens: collards, kale, Swiss chard and spinach.
"Many people want the perfect tomato, with no blemishes," Sanwald said. "When you grow heirlooms, you have to get over that."
Brickyard Farms vegetables are grown in clay soil that has some amazing minerals that enhance their taste, she said.
This is all done without chemicals or sprays, although the farm is not certified organic. Last year, Sanwald and Lane grew 4,800 tomatoes from 1,500 plants. They planted 650 seed potatoes and harvested 7,000 pounds.
Kim Sanwald book signing
Kim Sanwald, author of "Basics with a Twist," will discuss and sign copies of her book
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, 2413 Parkview Ave., Kalamazoo
$14.95 for softcover, $25 for hardcover.
On Saturdays, Brickyard Farms sells its vegetables at the Fulton Street Farmers Market in Grand Rapids. Loyal customers, whose enthusiasm, support and interest in eating healthy vegetables provide the "biggest payback" for the hard work they do, Sanwald said.
The self-sustaining farm also has chickens, ducks and a goose. They also sell handmade soap. Family, friends, neighbors and the assistance of two farm hands help get things done.
"This works beautifully in rural settings where there is less of everything: less money, less employment, less affluence in general," she says in her book. "It preserves a feeling of self-respect in a community and the feeling of there being enough for each of us."
Sanwald's self-published book took two years to write and six more months to prepare for publication. She found herself giving out hundreds of recipes to customers at the farmers market, and Lane suggested she put them together in a cookbook. However, Sanwald also wanted to write about her new life as a truck farmer and what it meant to her.
"The book is a validation of who we are and who I am," she said. "I love to write and cook. It's my creative outlet and this book stretched me and my learning process. By combining both of these things, I am able to help others as well."
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The farm has impacted her life tremendously. Being close to the land and close to her source of food has awakened something in her that continues to unfold.
One day as she was harvesting kale, she suddenly broke down in tears, realizing that she was connecting with the earth in a deeply spiritual way. She found she genuinely enjoyed growing things.
"I'm home," she said. "I felt like I had arrived.
Sanwald always has loved food and she usually purchased healthy food from the grocery store.
Working at Brickyard Farms, however, has changed her whole relationship with food and it has enhanced her life physically: she has lost 30 pounds and two dress sizes.
"I feel better," she said, "and the better I feel, the more I want to do (this work)."
She plans to write another book that encourages people to grow their own gardens.


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Back in 2017 Volkswagen revealed their state-of-the-art new concept van: the ID Buzz. It promised to be a family car, a gateway into affordable electric vehicles, and a showcase of new technology. Now, after much anticipation, Volkswagen has announced that it will be going into production in 2022.
It would be impossible to talk about this latest and greatest Volkswagen camper van without first mentioning its predecessors. The iconic Type 2 was first produced in 1949, and rose to cultural symbol status in the 1960's when it was adopted by the hippie movement. Since then the Type 2 and its various successors -the T4, the T5, the T6- have continued to be a favorite amongst surfers, families and free-spirited travelers. It has been reimagined time and time again as the Microbus, the Bulli, and most recently the all-electric T6.1, but the ID Buzz seems set to make a big impact on the world of Volkswagen camper vans.
With a clear although futuristic resemblance to the original Type 2 in its stylings, and with a throwback to the original Type 1 the Volkswagen Beetle with its front boot for storage, Volkswagen is attempting not only to revive a cultural classic, but to breathe new life into it and make electric vehicles accessible to all, not just those with money.
The ID Buzz microbus will be fully electric and fully autonomous, capable of self-driving so the driver can enjoy spending time with their family as they cruise to their destination. That is if Volkswagen can get their autonomous driving system past legalization.
The van will be built on Volkswagen's MEC architecture (Modular Electric Drive), with a slightly extended wheelbase that creates space for batteries in the center while maintaining a flat and level floor space above the low, flat electric drivetrain. Electric motors will power each individual axle, and the van will be capable of fast charging to 80% in just 30 minutes at a 150kWh station.
Not that it will need charging very often, because the top-spec all wheel drive ID Buzz will have an astonishing estimated range of 373 miles (600km), topping every other electric van currently available on the market.
Its 111kWh battery pack makes this enormous driving range possible, and this combined with its automatic gearbox and powerful drivetrain will create some serious horsepower- 369bhp to be precise. The ID Buzz will reportedly be able to reach a top speed of 99mph, with a 0-60mph of just 5 seconds. Big talk, but Volkswagen seem confident they can deliver.
A cheaper, rear wheel drive version will be available too, fitted with a smaller 83kWh battery capable of delivering 269bhp with an approximately 200 mile range.
Either way the ID Buzz won't be lacking in power, and it certainly won't be lacking in style either with its retro two-tone paint, chunky 22" wheels and large panoramic roof window. Volkswagen is proud to showcase their variable space concept, meaning their van is totally modular as well as being able to seat six, with the seatbelts doubling as load-securing straps.
The technological side, however, is where things get fun.
Most obvious is the steering wheel, which is not actually shaped like a wheel at all, as it is designed to retract into the dashboard when the center is pressed to activate self-driving mode. It comes with an LED touchpad control, but in case that wasn't enough, there will also be a slidable center console with a built-in tablet.
One of the coolest features Volkswagen has promised is their AR head-up display, which projects augmented reality directions straight onto the road in front of you as you drive, like a space-age SatNav. This technology will complement the van's video screen rear view mirror, HD displays and haptic feedback.
The ID Buzz will also give the owner a personalized greeting when entering the vehicle, and its electrically opening doors and tailgate, as well as electric swivel seats with retractable armrests, indicate that every inch of this van has been modernized in one way or another.
Perhaps the quirkiest feature of the van, however, is its electric LED "eyes" headlights, which give turn signals by "looking" left or right, as well as signaling at pedestrians or cyclists to warn them. We're not sure yet if this technology looks fun or just a bit creepy, but it certainly gives the ID Buzz a unique edge.
With its light-up VW badge sitting proudly upfront, a bright, chirpy paint color scheme and decorative front grille the ID Buzz looks positively alien, but represents the Volkswagen camper van of the not too distant future. Since a working prototype was created in 2017 this has been one of the most talked about and eagerly anticipated vans in recent years, and is expected to retail for around £50,000 ($63,351) upon its release in three years' time.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 2004
Harry, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts for another magic-filled year. Harry comes face to face with danger yet again, this time in the form of escaped convict, Sirius Black – and turns to sympathetic Professor Lupin for help.
Views: 2472
Genre: Fantasy
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Actors: Alan Rickman, Daniel Radcliffe, David Thewlis, Emma Watson, Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon, Richard Griffiths, Robbie Coltrane, Rupert Grint
Country: UK, United Kingdom, United States, USA
Duration: 142 min
Release: 2004
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DON DiPIETRO is a senior executive for broadcast, cable, and Internet ventures with particular focus in emerging technology, multi-channel networks, media production and post-production, digital rights management, commoditized trading systems, and third-party secure file management.
As EVP of Information Assurance Corporation. Mr. DiPietro was instrumental in building the world's first digital Notary Public system. His direct responsibilities included platform development, IP strategy, and stakeholder relations. Prior to IACorp, Mr. DiPietro served as President and CEO of NetColonies, Inc.; as SrVP Business Development for Matchcraft, Inc. launching one of the first exchange-based trading platforms for on line advertising; as Executive Producer of the eMerica Programming Channel for MGM/UA; and Senior Producer atNBC Digital Productions where he created Access Hollywood's Big Break Contest – the first live, interactive on-line beauty competition (six years before Facebook).
As President and co-founder of Los Angeles-based VSI/VidStrip, Inc. Mr. DiPietro and his team provided production, marketing, and media oversight for over sixty million dollars of production spending across a dozen Fortune 500 clients including Paramount, Disney, Universal, Warner Brothers, ABC, CBS, Verizon/USWest, and Hong Kong Cable Communications, personally representing HKCC before the Hong Kong Legislative Council in the client's successful bid for its territorial cable franchise. For GTE's Advanced Operations & Testing Division, he was instrumental in the launch and rapid growth of Center Screen, a pioneering VOD system in Southern California.
Mr. DiPietro received an MBA from USC's Marshall School of Business and a BFA from CalArts where he was a student and protégé of noted film director/educator Alexander Mackendrick. Mr. DiPietro was a founding member of Cable Positive, the cable industry's AIDS organization and a guest of the Future Leaders Society at the Aspen Institute. He has been an invited lecturer at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, published articles on technology and media issues, appeared on radio and television and spoken at industry events. in 2006, he was honored as the Man Of The Year by the Media Entertainment Technology Alliance in Los Angeles.
Mr. DiPietro lives with his family in Los Angeles, California.