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WE'RE all familiar with the public transport signs asking us to give up our seats to those who are elderly, disabled or pregnant.
But have you ever felt pressured into giving up your seat for a school aged child while travelling on the bus or train?
This is the debate currently sweeping Mumsnet, after one dad complained loudly that no one had given their seat to his kids – who looked about eight and 10 years old.
Supposedly, the bloke exclaimed: 'Look at all these people sitting who won't let a child have a seat' causing his fellow passengers to 'look at each other and laugh' – according to Mumsnet user Pipistrelle 40.
Pipistrelle added: "(They're) old enough to stand surely."
A similar row recently exploded after passengers on a Southern Rail train refused to move their bags so this mum, who was carrying a baby, could sit in a priority seat – because she had not bought a higher fare ticket.
A commuter came to the mum's defence and said: "At the end of the day she's got a baby so she can sit where she wants", but not everyone agreed this was the case.
However, most of the Mumsnet users agreed that the 'rude' man on the bus was being ridiculous.
Among them was Rainy Day Spending, who said: "Look at that dad teaching his children to feel entitled."
Mrs K Castle added: "Yes, old enough to stand. Unless there were hidden disabilities involved, in which case he should have asked politely if anyone was able to give up their seat, rather than being rude."
However, Pipistrelle received less sympathy for her views on younger children – who some feel should be given seats.
She said: "It was almost as good as the toddler last year who got on the bus and screamed until he was given a seat. He got one from someone else just to shut him up."
In response to this, Purple Daisies said: "Toddlers are totally different to 8 and 10 year olds.
"They often are unsteady on their feet.
"Reasoning with a two year old isn't easy at the best of times but on a bus that's crowded enough that there aren't any seats? I think you're being harsh here."
Out Damned Wind agreed, writing: "I've given up my seat for wobbly toddlers in the past, as I'm much more able to stand in a moving vehicle than they are!
"But 8 and 10? Not unless asked, and then I would assume there's some level of need, visible or otherwise."
And Dear Mr Dikington added: "I'd give up my seat to a child under 6 but any older and they are fine to stand."
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In sympathy with Pipistrelle, Bolivar Atasco said: "This exact same thing happened on a tube I was on a couple of years ago.
"I will give up my seat on a crowded tube for toddlers with nothing to hold onto. I will not give up my seat for parents trying to guilt commuters into moving or kids who are perfectly able to stand."
While Name Just For Nappies put forward her case for letting kids sit, after experiencing a difficult journey.
She said: "I got really cross last month. Got on with baby in sling, toddler in buggy, and also a 5-year-old.
"There was another buggy on already so I folded mine, put it in the luggage bit, and went to look for a seat.
"There were none but several people were using a seat for shopping. I asked a couple if my toddler could sit. Got ignored.
"Then I noticed the other buggy was unoccupied and that child was occupying a seat! Asked if my toddler could share. Got told to f*** off.
"Luckily my journey was only 10 minutes but it was not fun trying to hold 5-year-old and then 2-year-old up while not bashing baby in sling into people or seats. The driving was a bit lurching as well."


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Ten Doeschate returns to The Netherlands XI
The Netherlands Squad:
Peter Borren (capt), Wesley Barresi, Ben Cooper, Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul van Meekeren, Stephan Myburgh, Max O'Dowd, Scott Edwards, Sikander Zulfiqar, Roelof van der Merwe, Shane Snater, Pieter Seelaar, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Viv Kingma.
The KNCB today announced that their greatest ever player, Ryan ten Doeschate, has decided to return to international ranks and has been named to bolster their table topping World Cricket League squad for the final two matches of the competition that will be played against Namibia in Dubai on 6 and 8 December.
The news is a major boost for the squad in their bid to win the League and become the 13th One Day International team that will contest the ODI Championship over the course of two years, beginning in 2020.
Ten Doeschate last represented The Netherlands in the 2011 World Cup in India where he scored two centuries. The only other players to achieve that feat in the tournament were India's Sachin Tendulkar and South Africa's AB de Villiers.
Netherland's head Coach Ryan Campbell: "Getting a player of Ryan's talent and experience is a massive gain for us. What he brings to the squad is more than just runs, wickets and brilliant fielding. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in big matches. As captain of Essex he has just led them to the Division One Championship. Our youngsters will gain knowledge that you just can't buy off a shelf. We are on the brink of something special but we will need cool, calm heads to see us through, I have no doubt Ryan will bring that."
In other good news for the Dutch, speedster Shane Snater returns to the fold after missing the Kenyan series on personal leave. He will add to a pace battery that already includes Timm van der Gugten, Paul van Meekeren, Viv Kingma and Fred Klaassen. Snater's inclusion should off set the loss of spinning all rounder Michael Rippon who has not been released by his New Zealand provincial team Otago.

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|Our little jalapeno and basil seedlings when we bought them back in October 2013 - our first married couple purchase!
The pot on the far left houses daffodil bulbs that needed to be unearthed and stored away for next spring.
|A month later and we have jalapenos and a bush of strange pointy basil leaves
|There were only four leaves on the plant when we first planted it. Look at it grow!


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BRYAN, Texas —
The Bombers suffer their first loss of the 2019 season at the hands of the Texarkana Twins. The 14-5 road loss goes down as the worst defensive showing of the season for the Bombers so far.
The Twins came out swinging, notching eight runs in the first inning of play against Christian Vega on the mound for Brazos Valley. The Twins added two more in the bottom of the third to go up 10-0 on what has been a dominant Bombers defense this season.
John Altman appeared in relief of Vega in the bottom of the fifth inning. Altman started out hot but began to falter as the innings wore on. Altman would record three innings on the mound for Brazos Valley. The men on the mound were not on the same page as catcher Jacob Padilla Wednesday night as wild pitches and passed balls plagued the Bombers first two arms of the night.
The Bombers offense sparked some hope with twin singles from Hunter Coleman and Jordan Yeatts in the top of the fifth. Jacob Padilla and Bryant Shellenbarger were able to deliver a pair of RBI, but the Twins defense was able to limit the damage to two runs.
The elder Coleman and Padilla worked in tandem once again in the seventh inning. Coleman doubled to open the inning, and Padilla ripped a single to center field that let Coleman get to home and cut the Twins lead to seven, but the Twins countered with two of their own in the bottom of the seventh to go up 12-3 and maintain a sizable lead.
In the top of the eighth, the Bombers were able to plate one more, but the offensive rhythm was lacking.
Cole Coker, who started the game at left field, found himself on the mound in relief in the bottom of the eighth. The Twins scored another pair of runs in the bottom of the eighth.
In the top of the ninth, Yeatts stayed hot with a leadoff single, and Kyle Bergeron would knock him home with an RBI double. Bergeron got home himself on a single to center field from Tyler Smith, but the offensive resurgence came up short. The Bombers fell to the Twins 14-5.
The Bombers head into their second game of the series against Texarkana with a 10-1 record.


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Chick hatching project at Scoil Aonghusa Summer 2018
The pupils at Scoil Aonghusa have just embarked on their final science project for this year, a chick hatching project. This is the school's second time hatching chicks. Scoil Aonghusa was recently awarded the Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths School of Excellence Award. Science and Maths Education is a priority for our school as we prepare our students for second level science pathways. The project will bring nature, biology and animal husbandry to the classroom. Former Poultry Advisor Marie Kelly of the Kildalton College of Agriculture, Kilkenny has always praised chick rearing and egg production projects at the school stating " It is a great experience for the children to learn where chicken and eggs come from and how they are produced. Eggs are a total natural wholesome complete food, they can be a nutritious breakfast food which can help children study as they contain all of the essential fatty acids."
Williams Poultry in Charleville have donated the eggs for the project and will provide advice throughout the project should the children have any questions. The excitement is infectious with all classes being involved in the management of the project and care of the chicks. 16 fertilized eggs are incubating at 37.5 degrees celsius for 21 days, hopefully hatching just before the summer break. The pupils will be responsible for the care, cleaning and monitoring of the chicks and their housing for a couple of days before they leave for a new life at a farm. Some of the chicks will return to visit the pupils over the 2018/2019 school year as they grow and develop into hens and lay their first eggs. Keep a look out for more news from Scoil Aonghusa as the eggs hatch, here and on their facebook page. facebook.com/corketb.ie/


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A tutorial on how to make a Tap On Tap Off piezoelectric knock sensor circuit using 555 timer IC on a breadboard. This circuit toggles (flip-flops) the output each time we tap on the Piezo-Electric speaker. So each time we tap/knock on the piezo speaker, the output turns Off if it is already in On state, and turns On if it is in Off state.
Watch the video above for detailed step by step instructions on how to build this circuit. Explanation of how the circuit works is also included in the video.
The principles that we used for designing this Piezo-Electric knock sensor circuit can also be used to make a touch on-off circuit by adding just a single pair of touch contacts. More information on this is at the end of video tutorial and in the circuit diagram section.
Components Required:
- 555 Timer IC
- BC547 (You can use any npn transistor)
- Piezo Buzzer
- LED / Any Output Device
- Resistors 1 x 100K, 2 x 10M, 1 x (The series resistor for LED, refer to the video tutorial for its value)
- 10uF Capacitor
- Breadboard
- Few Breadboard Connectors
- (5-12)V of DC power supply
Circuit Diagram:
You can just replace the piezoelectric speaker with two pairs of touch contacts in order to make a latching touch On-Off sensor switch circuit. Below is the circuit diagram of that arrangement:
Working of the Circuit:
[Watch the video at the beginning of this post for better visual understanding of the explanation]
A Brief Recap: In the previous 555 Timer Project - Touch On-Off Sensor Switch Circuit, we learnt that if Pin-2 (Trigger Pin) of 555 IC detects a voltage less than 1/3rds of supply voltage, it turns ON the output & if Pin-6 (Threshold Pin) detects a voltage more than 2/3rds of supply voltage, it turns OFF the output. We used this concept to turn the output ON & OFF with just a touch of our finger. And in this project: Latching Touch Sensitive Alarm Circuit, we tried to latch the output by creating a feedback mechanism with the help of an npn transistor.
For this project, the action (stimulus) that should cause the change in output is the tap/knock on the piezo sensor. Since the same action causes the output to turn On as well as turn OFF, we connected both Pins 2 & 6 to each other (Pin-2 is responsible for turning On the output and Pin-6 for turning it Off).
So now, by just controlling the voltage at the common point between Pins 2 & 6 of the 555 IC, we will be able control the output and toggle it to On or Off. On either side of this common point, a 10M resistor is connected to keep the voltage at half the supply voltage during idle time. This makes sure that stray electrostatic charges do not trigger the circuit unnecessarily.
The npn transistor along with the 100K resistor help in forming a feedback loop and flip-flop/toggle the output each time it is activated. In other words, if the output is On and the transistor is activated, it applies a positive voltage at the common point between pins 2 & 6. Pin-6 detects this and turns Off the output. Now the output is Off and if the transistor is activated again, it applies a negative voltage at the common point between pins 2 & 6. Pin-2 detects this and turns On the output. This is repeated again and again.
The transistor is triggered by the tap/knock on the piezoelectric speaker in the case of knock sensor circuit and via touch in the case of latching touch switch circuit. The 10uF capacitor helps in preventing multiple triggers of the transistor by deactivating the transistor for about 1-2 seconds after each tap on the piezo sensor.
Further Improvements:
- Another transistor can be cascaded to the existing npn transistor to increase the tap/knock detection sensitivity
- Can be used as a simple door knock sensor (by removing the feedback loop). The idea is that the doorbell automatically rings when someone knocks on the door
- By connecting the output of 555 timer IC to the clock input of a 7-segment counter IC, we can create a footfall counter system. It can display the number of people who walked on the Piezoelectric sensor
- In earthquake detectors (The analog output of Piezo speaker is used)
- In automatic doorbell systems
- Used as a replacement for modern concealed switch systems (One just need to tap on a particular area to turn an appliance On)
If you have any queries or any idea to share with the community, please post them in this project's YouTube page: Piezo Knock Sensor Circuit / Tap On Off Latching Switch on Breadboard


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You might think that writing your first novel is as easy as sitting down at your desk and simply getting on with it. While that is largely true, you will also find that you will need some other important items to help you get through all that work.
You will really benefit from investing in a few handy items and some useful equipment that can make the whole writing process a lot easier for you. We've compiled this handy list to help you out. If you are an aspiring author, you could really do with the following items.


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Lecture by Grigory Lukyanov "Why Is There Still a War in Libya? Internal Reasons and External Context"
The Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund invites you to attend a lecture by Senior Lecturer at National Research University Higher School of Economics, Senior Researcher at the Center for Arabic and Islamic Studies of the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, Head of the Expert Club of the Russian Middle Eastern Association Grigory Lukyanov. The topic of the lecture is "Why Is There Still a War in Libya? Internal Reasons and External Context".
The event is open to the public.
Venue: Gorchakov Fund (10/1 Yakovoapostolsky pereulok, Moscow).
The event will start on June 18 at 7:00 pm Moscow time (registration will open at 6:30 pm Moscow time).
The language of the event is Russian (without interpretation).
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Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Sunninghill & Ascot Parish Council Vacancy
Clerk and RFO
Sunninghill & Ascot Parish Council is currently seeking a part time Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). The working hours are 30 hours per week, including attending evening meetings. The salary will be in the range £28,000 to £31,400 (pro rata), according to qualifications and experience.
Sunninghill & Ascot is a forward thinking and energetic Parish Council, which includes the thriving communities of Ascot, South Ascot, Sunninghill and Cheapside and several popular open spaces with sports and play facilities.
As Proper Officer for the Council the Clerk manages Council business, assisting and advising the Council in all aspects of local government administration and ensuring compliance with legal and financial obligations. The Clerk is also the Councils Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) managing all aspects of the Councils finances.
Experience in local government is essential. The successful applicant will preferably be CiLCA qualified or be willing to achieve it.
The role requires motivation, enthusiasm and a community focus, together with good management, organisational and communication skills.
For the full job description and the person specification please visit www.sunninghillandascotparishcouncil.co.uk
The position is to start as soon as possible. If you would like more information please contact Elizabeth Yates, Clerk, on 01344 623480 or email@example.com
The closing date for applications is 28/05/2019.


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When you are in Crete, you tend to have the sensation that you are in a separate Country. Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. Crete comprises a significant part of the economy and culture of Greece. Althought it has its own distinct local cultural traits, such as music and the dialect of modern Greek language, the Cretans readily identify themselves as Greeks. Iraklion is the largest city and capital of Crete.
Crete was the center of the famous Minoan civilization, an extremely advanced seafaring culture in the second millennium before Christ. The Minoan civilization which existed from around 2,600 to 1,400 years B.C. is the oldest known Greek civilization. Major symbols of the Minoan civilization wee the sacred bull and the double axe.
The island is the location of significant ancient history, which provides popular modern day holiday destinations. It is also filled with multi-culturalism, having been occupied by groups such as the Mycnaeans, Romans, Venetians and Turks.


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The ability to control the energies and barriers that separate individual universes from each other. In the case of the DC Universe, which is the relevant subject, this refers specifically to the Secret of the 52, the Guardian-held secret that there are 52 individual, separate, identical universes in the DC continuity. Beings who can manipulate dimensions, tend to have the ability to break open or re-seal holes, aberrations, and abnormalities in the barriers between different dimensions, and/or are able to bend the energies of these dimensions to their will.
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While there are a multitude of possible causes for motor vehicle accidents, impairment continues to be a growing concern for many drivers. Collisions involving intoxicated drivers can be devastating incidents that have the unfortunate chance of ending with serious injuries for everyone involved, or worse. A recent collision involving a suspected drunk driver has claimed the lives of two individuals in Louisiana.
Law enforcement agents advised the incident took place just after 5 a.m. on a recent Sunday. According to police, the driver of a westbound vehicle suddenly lost control and veered into an oncoming lane. His vehicle then proceeded to collide with another head-on, and the driver of the second vehicle reportedly suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene of the crash.
Although the driver who caused the collision was rushed to a medical facility for treatment, he was pronounced dead later on. While the investigation into the crash remains ongoing, police have advised that impairment could have been a contributing factor and that toxicology samples were taken for testing purposes. Such negligence can create a dangerous situation that could unfortunately place the safety of all nearby motorists in jeopardy.
Those who suffer serious injuries or lose a family member due to the negligent actions of a drunk driver may wish to pursue accountability in civil court. Since the civil justice system can be complex, a person could benefit from retaining the services of an experienced personal injury attorney for assistance. An attorney can evaluate the incident and assist a client in Louisiana in pursuing the restitution deserved through a claim against the party or parties deemed at fault.


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Our guestrooms and two-room suite are decorated in the typical dutch boutique style.
Each room is equiped with a comfortable box-spring bed. In every room there's an on suite bathroom with a toilet.
Two of our rooms have a nostalgic bathtub. Coffee and tea in the rooms are free. The mini-bar with beer, wine and softdrinks has a pricelist. On the check-out day you can pay for the consumed drinks at the reception.
Further facilities:
- wifi (free)
- led tv
- a sitting area on the room
- free toiletries
- towels
- breakfast buffet in our breakfastroom
- indoor bicycleparking with facilities to charge your e-bike for free
- busstop on 10 meters (no buses in the weekend)
- restaurant and bar with terrace on walking distance (at the marina)
- several restaurants nearby (5 to 10 minutes by car)
- free parking
For information about renting a bicycle or a boat check Tourist info.
Pets are not allowed.


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A Generation church plant in Stirling will move to pastures new having outgrown their current premises.
Stirling Free Church held its first public service on the 30th of June 2013 in a Scout hall and moved to the Smith Art Gallery and Museum in February 2014. Two years later, Rev Iain MacAskill was called from his charge at Rosskeen Free Church to the work of church planting on a five-year appointment.
At the General Assembly this year Stirling became a recognised congregation in its own right.
Having out-grown the Smith, the congregation are looking forward to relocating both Sunday Services to the newly refurbished Barracks in the heart of Stirling.
Mr MacAskill said, "We have enjoyed our time at the Smith and have experienced many blessings there. On our last Sunday, we held a Baptism Service and hit the maximum capacity of one hundred people. The new facility will offer double that with break-out rooms available for creche and Sunday School. We are thankful to the Robertson Trust for accommodating us and keeping us informed of developments all the way through."
For the past three years, the church has also rented a former city centre betting shop, now known as The Well. This has been home to the congregation's weekly outreach activities including the Wee Wellies Toddler Group, Bible Studies, Student Ministry and evening services. However, this facility is under threat due to an application being lodged with Stirling Council for a change of use.
Mr MacAskill stated, "We are not concerned as we believe the Lord will provide as he has done in the past. Instead, we are looking to the future. Our aim is to fulfil our mission statement to make Jesus known in Stirling and beyond. We would love to see as many people as possible joining with us in our new home in The Barracks."
[Main Image © The Robertson Trust: The Barracks - Stirling]


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If you're feeling down after Valentine's Day, or just got dumped, you're not alone.
Why does it always seem like it's breakup season?
Here's the deal. If love is a 365 day event, sadly so are breakups.
There's a feeling many singles get right after Valentine's Day and it's the equivalent of a post-partum depression that women get after giving birth to a child.
As one who once experienced a breakup right after Valentine's Day, it comes as no shock to me, when I stare at one of my favorite graphs, the Facebook Breakup Chart.
This famous Facebook breakup chart, tallied the number of relationship changes to "single" throughout the year. They found there's a bump the day before Valentine's and a bump the day after, as breaking up on Valentine's Day would be a cruel thing to do with someone you've been dating.
What happens after Valentine's Day, is there's a steady rise in breakups straight through Spring Break. The week after the biggest love day of the year, many re-evaluate their relationship status, similar to what happens around New Year's Day. This phase happens twice a year and it's going on right now. If you can make it past Spring Break, chances are your relationship will last for at least another eight months.
I believe there's a reason Spring Fever sounds like an illness and that breaking up on April Fool's is not a joke. It's on par with a Valentine's breakup.
Here are some of the feelings you might be having right now
1. Valentine's was a disappointment because you were alone.
2. Valentine's was a disappointment because you're in a dead-end relationship.
3. Valentine's was so great, but the fantasy didn't match the reality of where your relationship is or isn't going.
4. You stayed home and ignored the red hearts and flowers.
5. You bawled your eyes out watching a romantic comedy, while your ex was on the town with his new girl.
All of these scenarios are real. As a dating coach, I've had to hold hands with many singles and couples struggling with their relationship status since Valentine's Day and I know the road is going to be rocky for the next two months.
Whether your relationship was sliding downward for a while, or the ending came as a complete shock, you're bound to be feeling sad or down right now if you find yourself in this situation.
Relationships go through peaks and valleys, or seasons and years.
Most couples love new beginnings and take the time to fall in love with each other all over again, whether from traveling to new places, or going down memory lane to where they once met. The other option is calling it quits because someone thinks the grass could be greener, which usually isn't the case, and they often find it's temporary.
When your expectations for Valentine's Day, or any major holiday for that matter are high, it can cause a bump on the road or a full on collision. If you're single, had a disappointing Valentine's Day, or are in the middle of a breakup or divorce, you might be suffering from this common feeling. You may wake up sad in the morning, feel hopeless, and never get the closure you need to move on in a healthy way. It's a funk and it feels awful.
Here's How to Fix The Post-Valentine's Blues
If you can relate to this, I urge you to communicate with your partner before jumping to wrong conclusions and losing what you've built, forever.
Bernadette Smith listed seven things to do if you're feeling down after Valentine's Day on the Wellness Universe blog. She included asking someone to hold your box of chocolates in the line at the supermarket, then leave, thus giving them a chocolate gift from the heart. She also suggested sending yourself a "sweetheart card" and mailing it to yourself as something you'd like to receive from someone who loves you. Basically, you should do things that make yourself and others feel good. I found her tips empowering and heartwarming.
Grab a bunch of girlfriends and go to the movies or a painting class and realize most challenges in relationships are the issues your partner, or ex-partner is dealing with on their own and have nothing to do with how great you are. Being on the top of the totem pole and a priority in life and love, which includes friendships as well, are key to a successful relationship. Smile at a stranger, buy a bouquet of flowers and hand them to someone you don't even know while on a walk. Say thank you as often as you can.
The main takeaway from the post is the importance of gratitude.
Every night before I go to sleep, I say out loud, the five people I am grateful for. This helps me sleep better at night with a smile on my face. I also have a wish pillow, where I have a handwritten note in it, describing the type of love I want in my life. I have manifested love and the so-called perfect guy, by visualizing how he looked and he magically appeared. On the road map to love, I've been through most of the phases, which helps me be a better dating coach to you and to singles starting over, or who are looking for love online and finding it difficult in the crowded digital playground.
We are at a time where love is being replaced by fear and we don't have to accept that. I encourage and challenge all of you to bring back love to the top of your list, starting with that lipstick on the mirror that says, "I love you."
Wishing you much love and joy in cyberspace, or wherever you may swipe or roam.
If you need a little hand-holding, find out how our Irresistible Profiles will help you find love. We have helped so many singles through our coaching programs and want to give you hope and the tools to start over again. Your next great relationship just might be a click or swipe away.
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Bake sales
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Jumper Day Awards
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Carol Singing
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Match Funding
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We've been without a dishwasher for weeks.
It just happened. One afternoon it was making a weird sound and I mentioned it to Nicholas. We both heard it, but also both disregarded it. It was still doing its job, after all.
That night after I went to bed, Nicholas smelled it burning. Or like something in it was burning.
He turned it off, and while we were asleep, he dissected it.
We wouldn't have expected any less from him.
It's just who he is. #mysheldon
The motor in the garbage disposal had burned up, y'all.
First of all—a dishwasher has a garbage disposal? That was news to me.
But it was a goner.
I had run that thing at least twice a day, on average, for the last 4+ years. It was a cheap one, that was even cheaper thanks to a Black Friday sale. So, we got our money out of it for sure.
Fast forward to a couple of weekends ago, we went to Home Depot and shopped dishwashers. I never knew those things could bring so much joy. But the bells and whistles that so many of them offered got me excited. Like — we could actually fit a 14 place-setting in one of them. That would about cover one meal around here. Because, there tends to be a lot of us, ya' know.
We left there agreeing to price-shop at Lowe's.
We did and we have, and 3 weeks later, we still haven't bought a dishwasher.
And I have also held out and still not bought paper plates or paper cups.
Not that it's what I would choose to do in my free time, but washing dishes isn't a horrible chore.
I remember my dishwasher crapping out when I was still single. When I was still digesting all of the crap from getting divorced. When I was still living in a daily hell.
And standing at that sink, in front of the window, washing dishes became a place of peace for me.
I was forced to pause. It made me calm my brain.
And the washing dishes part? It was almost instantaneous satisfaction of starting and finishing something well. Accomplishing something.
Something as simple as washing dishes.
And I probably had the cleanest dishes in the state.
As anxious as I was the first week of being without a dishwasher this past month, I haven't been in a rush to go buy one. I think it bothers JC more than me—but since he's only washed the dishes once, it's not bothering him that badly. ?
It's made me slow down during the day.
It's made for great conversation time with each of the kids as I'm washing, and they are drying.
It's made each of us more aware of how little we can function with when preparing a meal.
It's also been a good reminder for them (for all of us) of how convenient modern-day technology is.
I laughed to myself just tonight at no wonder women never worked outside the home—by the time they finished preparing and serving and cleaning up from one meal, it was time to start on the next.
I know I feel that same way somedays with a working dishwasher.
The conveniences of today are great, don't get me wrong. But some of the best moments we can miss being so dependent on them isn't worth the convenience.
And when we do get a new dishwasher? I'll be grateful for it, yes. But will also still fill the sink with my favorite soap and make time for those extra conversations with the kids.
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10 Stupid Terror Scares
Terrorism Chief causes bomb scare after forgetting briefcase
Günter Heiss, head of the German Office for the Protection of the Constitution which is in charge of watching extremists, caused a terror scare of his own making when he left his briefcase next to a buffet table at a political event. Security noticed the unattended case and called the police, who showed up with ten men and a bomb-sniffing dog. A red-faced Heiss admitted to his error. "It was a blunder that won't happen again," he said to the press.
Teen boy builds clock, teacher thinks its a bomb
Ahmed Mohamed was a 14-year-old teenager who liked to make inventions and bring them to school to show his friends. On this particular occasion, he decided to make a clock, which he put in a briefcase and brought it to his engineering class. Later, it beeped when it was in his backpack, and a teacher called the police. After a picture of him in handcuffs had gone viral, President Obama weighed in on Twitter saying "Cool clock, Ahmed," and invited the boy to a science fair at the White House. No charges were filed, and the family later moved to Qatar.
Dance troup in camouflage runs through Lincoln Tunnel
IN 2011, a Jacksonville, Florida dance troupe visiting New York City cause a terror scare because they were late to a taping. The troupe, called Club Envy, drove 1,000 miles to appear on BET's "106th and Park" but got stuck in gridlock traffic in the Lincoln Tunnel during the final leg. The young performers decided that the only way they were going to make it in time to the show was if they hopped out of the van and ran the rest of the way. The group also happened to be wearing camouflage for their appearance, so naturally, when they started running at top speed through the tunnels, the Port Authority police were instantly alerted, and FBI-NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force was called in, drawing their guns and forcing the teens to their knees.
The Great Boston Mooninite Panic of 2007
It was supposed to be a form of guerrilla advertising. Two artists were hired by Interference Marketing to create electronic placards for the upcoming Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie and place them around Boston. The 40 devices, which looked like Lite Brites, were in the shape of Ignignokt and Err, two Mooninite characters from the show. The artists were paid $300 and told to put them in conspicuous places including subways and bridges, and in the middle of January of 2007, they did just that. But it wasn't until January 31 at 8 am that a commuter spotted one of the art pieces and notified the police; this set off a wave of panic as more of the devices were discovered and several areas of the city were shut down. By around 1:30 pm, Interference was aware that it was their promo that caused the scare, and at 4:30 pm Turner Broadcasting System, the producer of the film, issued an apology.
German computer company sends ticking "bombs" to potential clients
Here's another publicity stunt gone awry. Convar Deutschland, a German computer company, wanted to drum up some business with new clients. Since they specialize in data recovery, Convar thought it would be a good idea to send out 40 hard drives with a countdown clock glued to them and the words "Your time is running out!" It was referring to the dangers of data loss, but several recipients panicked and called the police. A newspaper in Bonn had evacuated their building of 230 people before the misunderstanding was discovered.
"Joke" texter spends 10 days in jail, fined £15,000
In 2005, Angela Sceats was running late for a plane to Dublin. She was in London on the train to the airport, and in a joking manner texted her flatmate Angela Forster to "call the police and say there is a bomb on board." Forster responded back by saying "Serious." To which Ms. Sceats countered with "Absolutely. Hurry up. Do it from the phone box outside. Put on an accent. Tell there is a man with a gun to your head telling you to make the phone call." While Sceats was chuckling, Forster was freaking out, and the police were not laughing either. She rang 999 about the texts, causing three flights to Dublin to be delayed and police considered shutting down the airport. Sceats was jailed for ten days and later tried for making a false communication with the deliberate intention of delaying the flight. "This text was sent to her (Forster) as a joke to make her laugh. I never thought she would take it seriously," she said in her defense. The jury cleared her of the charges, and she avoided further jail time, but the judge made her pay £15,000 in fines.
Sarcastic comment taken for bomb threat
People – don't try and be a comedian when going through security, they won't get the joke. Panarat Noppakhu, a Thai woman, and Eisinger Jurn Walter, a Swiss man, were about to board an Air Asia flight out of Phuket. Sarcastically remarking about the heavy security which didn't allow water bottles past the checkpoint, Panarat said: "If water can cause an explosion, there are two more bottles in my luggage." That was taken as a threat, the airport was evacuated and the bomb squad re-scanned all the luggage.
"Profoundly stupid" drunk causes bomb scare
On January 13, 2015, an Irish lad by the name of Colin Hammond was on a bender drinking beer and taking drugs with a friend who did not want to go to work the next morning. The man worked at Intel and promised to pay Colin €30 if he would call in a bomb threat. Colin agreed, going to a nearby phone. He rang up the headquarters, announced he was from the Islamic State, and told them there were hidden bombs everywhere. Naturally, Intel was immediately shut down and lost at least 6,000 hours of production. A month later, Colin was taken to the police station for an unrelated offense, and one of the policemen recognized his voice from the hoax call. He was subsequently put on trial and sentenced to 200 hours community service.
WIFI hotspot name causes fright on airplane
Be careful what you name your WIFI hotspot, especially if it's at an airport. A Qantas flight out of Melbourne was delayed when a passenger attempting to get on WIFI noticed there was a hotspot named "Mobile Detonation Device." She notified the captain who delayed the plane and asked the person who created it to come forward. No one did, and 40 people demanded they be taken off the flight, causing further delays. "Some immature person, possibly in the terminal had a (hotspot) name that caused the actual scare," said an unnamed passenger.
Wave of panic shuts down JFK for no reason
In August of 2016, a wave of chaos and panic rippled through JFK airport. Terminal 8 was locked down, and over 100 cops descended. Police were shouting through the corridors "Shots fired, active shooter! Everyone run for safety, run!" For two hours, the airport was on lockdown, affecting some 25,000 people. When the incident was over, it was unclear what had started the panic. NBC suggested that it was the sound of people clapping and watching a soccer game had been mistaken for gunfire while other outlets said a guard accidentally triggered an alarm. "It was like this weird domino effect that had everyone panicking," an NYPD officer said.


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Marlene reversed chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis that she had been suffering with for over seven years. The following are her words describing the healing breakthrough she has experienced with lifestyle changes and the autoimmune elimination program.
Last November (2010), I decided to go to the Exodus Health Center and meet with Dr David Jockers after reading his newsletter for almost a year. I was looking for an alternative way to helping my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was diagnosed with RA 7 years ago and have been on various medications starting off with Celebrex and now prednisone and methotrexate, the combination which I have been on for several years.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Healed:
Prednisone is very dangerous and should not be taken for such an extended period of time and yet my doctor insisted that I will have to continue taking these meds for the rest of my life. I kept telling myself there has to be another way or something else I can do to help my condition.
When I met with Dr Jockers in November of 2010, I was in severe pain in my hands. My fingers, knees, & feet were swollen. There were many mornings when I woke up and I could hardly straighten up right away without intense pain. I had to hold onto the wall to walk and the bottom of my feet would ache as I put them down on the floor.
My doctor told me that as long as I took my medicine, I would have minimum flare up & pain but the moment I did not take it the pain would return. He never gave me hope I could overcome this condition. I realized the meds were only controlling my pain & not really addressing the cause of the RA.
This Program Transformed My Life:
It is now April of 2011 and after following the the autoimmune elimination program for less than 6 months, I have gotten amazing results. Over time, I had felt significantly better after getting adjustments and changing my diet. I asked my doctor to reduce my meds and he dropped them to half the quantity. I recently decided to put this to the test and stop taking my meds all together & I have had no problems. My joints feel great and I have no more pain!
Thanks be to God for leading me to Dr. Jockers and the education I have gained on how to live a healthy lifestyle. I have not felt better about my health than I do now. I plan to continue down this path of healing and incorporating this into my life & sharing it with others.


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On February 12, Stormbringer.at webzine conducted an interview with Swedish heavy rockers GRAND MAGUS before their concert at Viper Room in Vienna, Austria. You can now watch the chat below.
GRAND MAGUS released its new album, "The Hunt", in Europe on May 25, 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD's cover artwork was created by Arik Roper (CATHEDRAL, HIGH ON FIRE, SLEEP), who also handled the art on GRAND MAGUS' "Iron Will" LP.
A six-and-a-half-minute YouTube clip containing audio samples of the tracks that appear on "The Hunt" is available below.
Due to family obligations and work commitments, drummer Sebastian "Seb" Sippola left GRAND MAGUS last year. The new man behind the kit is Ludwig "Ludde" Witt (SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, FIREBIRD, SHINING).
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Dec 31, 2018
Zach Harper is joined by Justin Rowan and Big WOS to discuss a New Years weekend full of NBA action highlighted by some huge performances. The guys talk about the latest injury to John Wall, a strong showing by Luka Doncic against the Thunder, the young Lakers getting another win without LeBron and so much more.
Dec 28, 2018
Zach Harper is joined by Blk Tray and Eden Liu to discuss a five game Thursday night. The trio chats about the final NBA Thursday night of 2018 as they recap the latest performance from James Harden, the Kings beating the Lakers on a buzzer-beater, struggles returning for the Warriors and much more.
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Dec 27, 2018
Zach Harper is joined by Nitzan Bluvstein to recap the last loaded NBA Wednesday night in 2018. The duo talks about LeBron James suffering a groin injury on Christmas Day, the Raptors double-digit comeback against the Heat, a clutch game from Spencer Dinwiddie in double overtime and so much more.
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Dec 21, 2018
Zach Harper is joined by Nitzan Bluvstein in her NBA Daily Ding debut to discuss a two-game Thursday night in the association. The duo chats about Chris Paul's latest injury, the Clippers handling Luka in LA, Anthony Davis' love for New Orleans and so much more.
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Dec 20, 2018
Dave DuFour is joined by Eden Liu and Adam Mares of the 'Denver Stiffs' to talk about a loaded 12 game Wednesday night in the NBA. The trio discusses the Rockets record-breaking night, a big win for the Jazz over the Warriors in Utah, Celtics bad loss to the Suns and another fantastic performance from Paul...


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Repair or Replace? What to Know Before Tearing Off Your Siding
As a homeowner, your siding is likely near and dear to your heart. After all, it's the first thing you see when you look upon your lovely home! But what if it's seen better days? If you're noticing issues with your vinyl siding, it could be time to consider vinyl siding repair or replacement.
But which would be best for your home?
If you, like many other homeowners, are pondering this question, keep reading. Below, we'll look at a few things you should look at before you decide to repair or replace.
Before you decide to toss all of your vinyl siding in the trash, it's important to assess the damages. Is your siding loose or warped? Are there cracks and chips in a few of the panels? If you're noticing issues in multiple areas around your home, it could be worth looking into replacement. But one of the best things about vinyl siding installation is that it's so easy! If there are only a few places in need of fixing, a simple repair should do the trick. Replacing one or two panels is much easier than re-siding a whole house, after all.
Heating/Cooling Bills
Are your heating and cooling bills sky high? If you answered yes, the issue might just turn out to be your vinyl siding. A missing or damaged piece of siding can actually let air flow through your home, which may render your heating or cooling useless. If you're unsure whether or not this is the case in your home, make sure you contact a trusted vinyl siding company in Maryland as soon as possible. When in doubt, the experts can help you.
Curb Appeal
No matter the state of your siding, it's important to take curb appeal into account. This is especially important if you're planning on selling your home in the near future. But even if you plan on staying in your forever home, there's nothing wrong with a style update. If you're tired of your current siding, switching to vinyl offers a host of benefits. For one, vinyl siding is rated for winds up to 110 MPH.
Whether you're in need of repairs or a full on replacement, make sure you're taking a look at these three things before you decide. And of course, make sure you're working with an experienced vinyl siding company in Maryland.


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Treasury happy with approval from Ouko on Eurobond
Wednesday March 18 2020
The Treasury has responded to the special report on the Eurobond, which saw Auditor-General Edward Ouko clear the loan but raised a fresh scandal.
Treasury Principal Secretary Kamau Thugge told the Nation that he was happy that Mr Ouko had vindicated their position on the Eurobond billions.
But on the revelation that Kenya spent a whopping Sh725 billion outside the government's expenditure platform — the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS) — the Treasury said the expenditure had already been audited and cleared by the same auditor in the past so it is a "non-issue".
"Are you suggesting that because some ministries were not on IFMIS so the auditor-general could not audit them? That is plainly incorrect. He audits all those institutions every year, so the Ifmis issue is a non-issue," Mr Thugge said.
He added that the bigger story for the country was that "no Eurobond money went missing as had been alleged".
The Nation broke the story this week on the findings of the special audit on the loan whose expenditure puzzle has remained a battle ground between the government and its auditor.
The report revealed just why Kenyans may never know what exactly the 2014 loan did after six ministries that received part of the billions spent the money outside the IFMIS system.
The system is a government expenditure platform that was expected to bring transparency and stop leakages in expenditure.
In his report, Mr Ouko confirmed that indeed all the Sh280 billion borrowed was received after paying off a syndicated loan of Sh53.2billion and other transaction fees.
But the money "came into one pot" and was mixed with the rest of government money, which was sent to various ministries as approved in the budget.
However, the audit noted that utilisation of the proceeds of the Eurobond could not be traced to specific development projects.
According to Mr Ouko, the Treasury explained that the funds were fungible, went into one pot — the National Exchequer Accounts at the Central Bank of Kenya and therefore not identifiable to any particular infrastructure project.
This is where his audit went cold. His 13-page report has now been dispatched to Parliament. The report said that by mixing the money with other funds and sending it in bulk to ministries, which expended it outside IFMIS, made it impossible for his team to track every coin to its final usage. The report is dated April 2019.


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You have the above on the following auction. This was on "Just play bridge" mode, so don't worry about IMPs or MPs, but assume that you don't definitely have the best hand here.
1) What do you bid here? 3C would be competitive, 2NT would suggest more stoppers than you have, double would suggest more spades than you have. Could 3H be too much against live opponents?
2) If you bid 3H here, partner bids 3S. This is more encouraging than 4C, but could be anything between "I can't bid 3NT, but you may be able to?" to 4S and a decent hand, to an advanced cue bid in a slam try. What now? Have you had enough?
Suffice to say I screwed this one up.


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This is a strap, keyholder, or charm.
The characters of "Akkun to Kanojo" appear on bright stained glass style backgrounds for these acrylic keychains! There are 10 varieties total -- collect them all!
Please note that these are trading items and are individually sealed and randomly packed in boxes of 10 by the manufacturer before shipment to HobbyLink Japan. As a result, we are unable to honor requests for individual or specific items, nor can we promise you which one(s) you will receive in a box. Please order only if you are willing to accept any combination of the possible types.
- [Size]: 50 x 50mm
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Procurri's newest European base is in Erlangen, Germany, Europe's largest economy. This new location will service not just those doing business in Deutschland, but also those in the UK with European operations. Brits are still no further forward in knowing how their departure from the European Union will pan out, but Procurri customers can be sure of a steady supply chain of hardware and 'always-on' 24/7 service whatever turn the negotiations or eventual exit takes. Such reliability and steadfastness even in times of such uncertainty gives Procurri customers a hefty advantage over their competitors.
Procurri offers a full Supply Chain Management service, allowing customers to enhance and streamline their global distribution value chain through outsourcing it and taking advantage of Procurri's experience and existing strategic relationships in the space. Furthermore, their unique reverse logistics framework allows for Hardware Resale to buy, sell or consign data centre equipment through asset trade-in and buy-back programmes.
Lifecycle wise, Procurri's new German presence will work in support of all three existing service strands. These are Independent Maintenance Services to extend support for out-of-warranty and end-of-life IT equipment running across a 24x7 global helpdesk network; Hardware Supply, new authorised parts, refurbished parts and complete systems and ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) to complement the overall value chain through an end-to-end suite of offerings.
The new German Procurri warehousing operation compliments the firm's 14 locations across 3 regions EMEA, Americas and APJ, servicing over 100 countries worldwide! EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) is a key region and this new European presence will strive to strengthen and improve service levels even higher to those based or doing business there. Germany is well known for its business efficiency and manufacturing excellence and so Procurri sees the country as a natural fit to complement its purpose: offering unbeatable and all-encompassing service excellence to make their customers work easier and give them an advantage that their competitors can't even hope to meet.


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Moss Point Accommodation
Searching for hotels in Moss Point (United States) or Moss Point accommodation? Moss Point is a city that is found in the state of Mississippi in the United States of America. It is located in the north area of Pascagoula that is part of the Jackson County.
Moss Point's surrounding landscape is filled with beautiful forests and woods which capture the real essence of the state. The city remains conservative and is an ideal family-friendly residential place to live in.
Surrounding forest parks and the lush plains of the city are perfect for outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, hiking and biking. Among the natural attractions in Moss Point are the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Shepard State Park and De Sotto National Forest. Visitors may also venture in to the city's past by visiting the Fort Morgan Historic Site and Walter Anderson Museum of Art.
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Definition of cultivate in English:
Translate cultivate into Spanish
transitive verb[with object]
1Prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening.'the peasants who cultivated the land became its owners'
till, plough, dig, turn, hoeView synonyms
- 'Traditionally, producers begin cultivating the land to prepare for planting in the early spring.'
- 'The abundant rainfall last autumn did not allow them to cultivate the land and sow autumn crops, and they had to substitute with sunflower and maize.'
- 'He cultivated the land, but a big share of the crop went to the money lender.'
- 'Beside them one could almost see the shadows of ancient warriors fighting battles, cultivating the land and shaping the society of yesteryear.'
- 'First, the German Mennonites settled this region and cultivated the land.'
- 'Even in an intensely cultivated land it is possible for agriculture and botanical conservation to go hand in hand.'
- 'Land is cultivated for a short time and then allowed to recover.'
- 'They built the courtyard and buildings and cultivated the surrounding land.'
- 'Does it have useful incentive effects, comparable to the effect of granting property rights to land to create the incentive to cultivate the land?'
- 'They were shipped out to cultivate land called New Economic Zones.'
- 'And those who come are too lazy to cultivate the land.'
- 'We cannot even cultivate the land for lack of the tools and the seeds to do so.'
- 'Are we going to cultivate the land for another man to reap?'
- 'The grandparents then withdraw to another house on the family estate and cultivate their own land as long as they can.'
- 'Much of the land was intensely cultivated, a dry quiltwork of barley fields and hayfields and pastures shorn down to the dirt by goats and sheep.'
- 'Large landowners are therefore not compelled to let go of their holdings even when the lands are not actively cultivated.'
- 'Over 70 percent of the farmers cultivating mountain land live on the plains.'
- 'The first farmers cultivated the land and lived on what they grew.'
- 'Most the the area is intensively cultivated farm lands with plenty of roads.'
- 'The French countryside is still pastoral and not all of it is as intensively cultivated as ours.'
- 1.1Break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting.as adjective, with submodifier cultivated 'damp, well-cultivated soil'
cultivate, work, farm, plough, dig, spade, turn over, turn up, break up, loosen, harrow, prepare, fertilize, plantView synonyms
- 'No one wants to trample a new plant or compact freshly cultivated soil.'
- 'Did the earthworm choose to dig everlastingly, to pass countless tons of earth through its body over the centuries to help cultivate the soil for plant life?'
- 'Sowing of the seeds is not difficult; cultivate your soil, plant the seeds according to the directions on the packets and water.'
- 'The plum curculio overwinters in the soil, therefore remove all fallen fruit, and cultivate the soil to help break the cycle.'
- 'Strong iron axes, with steel cutting edges, made it much easier to fell large trees, whilst iron plough shares were more effective in cultivating the soils resulting from woodland clearance.'
- 'First, in late winter and early spring gently cultivate the soil around the base of the tree with a trowel or hoe.'
- 'Enhancing seeds with micronutrient metals will act as an incentive to farmers cultivating micronutrient-poor soils to adopt the micronutrient-enriched seeds for use on their farms.'
- 'A rain on freshly cultivated soil will make it stick together and become tight.'
- 'Do not cultivate soil before applying a translocated herbicide.'
- 'Slugs and snails are mainly nocturnal, and the sun's heat can be fatal to slugs and to all mollusc eggs, so cultivate the soil thoroughly to bring them to the surface.'
- 'Sometimes referred to as a hand fork, the cultivator is used for weeding, and as its name implies, for cultivating the soil.'
- 'As any gardener will tell you, a primary objective when cultivating the light soil which occurs at this location is to increase its water-retaining properties.'
- 'In fact the kindergarten's teachers and pupils' parents joined hands in cultivating the soil in the neighboring mountain fields and raising livestock in the school.'
- 'Get rid of weeds and cultivate soil to expose insects and their eggs.'
- 'Work began in mid-September with the application of a herbicidal spray which killed off all the grass on the outfield before the soil was cultivated to a depth of eight inches and then levelled and re-seeded.'
- 'As a result the ground could be cultivated more deeply and broken up by ploughing in a single direction.'
- 'The soil should be cultivated one or two years before planting.'
- 'Each time the soil is ploughed or cultivated and exposed to more oxygen and high temperatures the existing organic material is degraded.'
- 'Where no rainfall has occurred and application was made prior to June 5, or rootworm hatch has commenced, cultivate treatment into soil.'
- 'Hoe when weeds are very small, gently cultivating the soil's surface.'
- 1.2Raise or grow (plants), especially on a large scale for commercial purposes.'they were encouraged to cultivate basic food crops''walnuts were cultivated for salad oil'
grow, raise, rear, bring on, tendView synonyms
- 'With a dependable and affordable water supply, not only did the growing population have domestic water, they were also able to cultivate commercial crops and plant trees.'
- 'They observed the consequences of deforestation and, in response, developed the practice of planting and cultivating trees for food and for timber.'
- 'South African protea species are cultivated commercially in Australia, France, Spain, and the United States.'
- 'Plants of the genus Sigesbeckia are annual herbs of warm areas throughout the world, and several species are cultivated as medicinal plants.'
- 'Small farmers cultivate the tall trees that look much like the coconut palm.'
- 'Farmers grow loose flowers in open fields, but cultivate cut flowers under controlled conditions.'
- 'Cloistered monks throughout the medieval period routinely kept gardens, both for growing their own food and spices and for cultivating medicinal herbs to aid in the healing of their ill brethren.'
- 'The blue agave is no longer a wild plant, but rather a carefully cultivated cash crop.'
- 'Papaya is a widely cultivated fruit crop in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.'
- 'The special conditions under which plants are cultivated in vitro may lead to low survival when transplanted directly to the field.'
- 'Cannabis and coca are cultivated illicitly on a vast scale for the manufacture of illegal drugs.'
- 'Plants were cultivated in a greenhouse as previously described.'
- 'However, in a few cases, seeds of plants cultivated in botanical gardens were also used.'
- 'Old Bangaloreans were known for their " green fingers " and every home had a lovingly cultivated garden.'
- 'The tree is native to South America but is widely cultivated throughout the tropics.'
- 'Of the several hundred species of allium known, only about ten are widely cultivated.'
- 'The highest nodule number was found in plants singly inoculated with B. japonicum and cultivated under well-watered conditions.'
- 'Forty-eight recognized grape varieties (30 wine varieties among them) are cultivated on a commercial scale in Armenia.'
- 'Therefore, only those species required in large quantities are cultivated to any significant extent.'
- 'Cranberries are cultivated in wet peat soils or irrigated sand.'
- 1.3Biology Grow or maintain (living cells or tissue) in culture.'blood cells that can be most easily cultivated are macrophages'
- 'Is it more ethical to cultivate stem cells from embryos created during in vitro fertilization?'
- 'In burn injuries, for example, derma cells are cultivated from epithelium cells and then grow onto the surface of the wound.'
- 'Fully-functional muscle cells only developed after the mesenchymal stem cells were cultivated together with skeletal or heart muscle cells.'
- 'Vero cells were cultivated in 96-well culture plates.'
- 'All cell lines were cultivated under conditions recommended by the supplier.'
2Try to acquire or develop (a quality, sentiment, or skill)'he cultivated an air of indifference'
try to acquire, pursue, courtView synonyms
- 'These teachers have the unique opportunity to help students cultivate talents and skills that will enrich the rest of their lives.'
- 'Most importantly, it means carefully designing a system of selection, training, and promotion that cultivates qualities you desire in your leaders.'
- 'Clearly, we need to invent new mechanisms and cultivate new resources for developing and asserting our individual moral authority.'
- 'You may either work particularly hard at cultivating your auditory skills or risk 'missing out' on being able to efficiently process what you learn.'
- 'To combat this, I had cultivated a skill to avoid Saturday afternoon duties that was almost unique.'
- 'It is imperative for the parents to cultivate good qualities and sublime norms so that the children may also mould in their hues right from their childhood.'
- 'It has given him time to cultivate his skills and experiment in a more relaxed environment than at home, where everyone's expectations are higher than average.'
- 'Even engineering graduates need to cultivate such skills.'
- 'The challenge is to cultivate their skills while sustaining their interest and preserving the joy.'
- 'The other lesson he accordingly wishes to bring home to the rulers of his age is that, in addition to having a sound army, a prince who aims to scale the heights of glory must cultivate the right qualities of princely leadership.'
- 'In Europe, however, skills are cultivated, and creativity is stressed to young players, sort of like the improvisational freedom seen in basketball.'
- 'He carefully cultivated this image of the conservative family man.'
- 'For some, 2002 was an unforgiving year when carefully cultivated images were destroyed by a single ill-advised moment.'
- 'Actively cultivating relationships, she freely roamed the village streets, visiting from house to house.'
- 'Many, perhaps most, are pragmatic people who deliberately cultivate a down-to-earth, practical image.'
- 'He did his job efficiently, while also cultivating friendships with many Indians.'
- 'You must also cultivate attitude, nutrition and rest to EARN your just rewards.'
- 'For a long time during my teen years I actively cultivated my acrimony.'
- '"Other painters deliberately cultivate brush strokes to give character to their painting.'
- 'Few bloggers work the phones, cultivate sources or break news.'
- 2.1Try to win the friendship or favor of (someone)'it helps if you go out of your way to cultivate the local people'
seek the friendship of, seek the favour of, try to win over, try to get someone on one's side, try to get on someone's good side, woo, court, pay court to, rub up the right way, run after, make advances to, make up to, keep sweet, ingratiate oneself with, curry favour withView synonyms
- 'With attendance estimates for 2000 down 500,000 from that first year, officials are now actively cultivating their local audience.'
- 'Agents countered all such efforts aggressively, hiking through the jungles in search of smuggling trails and cultivating local residents as informers.'
- 'These policemen cultivated the people on their beats.'
- 'Look for property with old people in them - sooner or later they'll want to sell - cultivate these people now.'
- 'I think if you're trying to cultivate people to link to you, perhaps you should give them the benefit of the doubt and not get into an email war with them.'
- 'There is, of course, money to be raised on the Internet but it involves the much slower and methodical work of building sizable e-mail lists and then cultivating these people over time.'
- 'Maybe consider cultivating people who are childless, or… you might give some thought to conquering this phobia with professional help.'
- 'They never stop learning or cultivating people from whom to learn.'
- 'They feel no obligation to cultivate people, so convinced are they that their magical endowments should inspire worship.'
- 'He used his immense charm to cultivate people until he tired of them or they lost their usefulness, but he confided in few and he needed none.'
- 'Every editor needs to cultivate people from the community who represent a wide range of outlooks and experiences.'
- 'A relaxed manner allows you to cultivate people, and people who are comfortable confide things.'
- 'Eight years later I was earning a small fortune, buying my own flat and cultivating my first boyfriend.'
- 'Conservatives should cultivate her and respect her.'
- 'At a distance from his father and mother, he cultivates other people's parents.'
- 2.2Apply oneself to improving or developing (one's mind or manners).'I'm worried that seeing a play at the moment will disturb my carefully cultivated balance of mind.'improve, better, refine, elevate, polishView synonyms
Mid 17th century from medieval Latin cultivat- 'prepared for crops', from the verb cultivare, from cultiva (terra) 'arable (land)', from colere 'cultivate, inhabit'.
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2019 Golden Globes: Charlize Theron's 1/2 Up Style
The 76th Annual Golden Globes was a night of beauty and head-turning looks gracing the red carpet, and Globes nominated actress Charlize Theron was among the stars at the top of all the "Best Look" lists. Virtue Creative Director, Adir Abergel, created her chic architectural style inspired by her gown, "The color blocking in the dress inspired me to create complimentary contrast in the hair with the half up style. I played with dual textures; high shine in the back with soft texture through the front."
To prep, Abergel conditioned Theron's hair with the Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask with an added boost from our professional service line, ColorKick™ - the first-ever hair filler made from 100% pure, human keratin – to enhance the vibrancy of her color while preserving the health of her hair.
On Globes day, Abergel created a deep side part, then flat ironed Charlize's hair in sections for a smooth shiny finish.
He then smoothed Virtue Polish Un-Frizz Cream throughout, from roots to ends. He clipped the top side-swept section away from the rest of the hair and brushed the remainder of Charlize's hair away from the face so it would lay flat against her neck.
For the soft satin finish on the side-swept hair, Abergel applied the new Virtue Texturizing Spray which created a beautiful touchability and movement to the front. To complete the look, Abergel took sections of hair from either side of the temple and secured them below the crown with a hair elastic that he then bound with black thread.
To lock in the look, Abergel generously spritzed Virtue® Finale Shaping Spray for perfect hold and memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus occurs when a person hears a sound without the presence of an outside source. It is often known as "ringing in the ears" and occurs as a single tone but can also manifest itself in other types of sound.
What causes tinnitus?
There are many causes of tinnitus. In about half the cases, tinnitus is connected with hearing loss, but it is also caused by frequent or sudden exposure to loud noise, by some medications, by head injuries or frequently for no apparent reason.
How frequent is the condition?
More frequent than you might think. Nearly five million people in the UK have experienced the sounds of tinnitus. Half of these have consulted their doctor about the condition, and about half a million people in the UK have tinnitus that severely impacts their quality of life.
Can tinnitus be treated?
As one commentator put it, "there is nothing that has not been tried"to treat tinnitus. Psychological support and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) show some success but are lengthy and, at times, expensive options.
What is Tinnitus Phase-Out™ Therapy?
Tinnitus is a constant, independent and spontaneous activity of the brain. Usually when you hear something, the neurons in the auditory cortex (the part of the brain concerned with hearing) fire electrical signals to stimulate other neurons in the brain. However, in tinnitus, the auditory cortex detects the signals within its own auditory circuits after they have been sent, creating an endless loop of signalling. The Tinnitus Phase-Out™ system introduces a second controlled loop capable of counteracting the tinnitus by playing the sound at the same pitch but shifting the wave in time. Imagine a pendulum being knocked out of phase by a second pendulum swinging at the same speed but shifted in time. The first pendulum would be disrupted. This is what the Phase-Out™ system does to your tinnitus.
What happens with the Tinnitus Phase-Out™ system?
After the test treatments with the Tinnitus Phase-Out™ system, you will have the option of purchasing a specially programmed device for home treatment. The home treatment sessions are 30 minutes each, up to three times a week, and the time interval between the sessions is likely to grow after longer use. The goal of the treatments is to provide you with ever-longer periods of relief from your tinnitus.
Will it cure my tinnitus?
The Tinnitus Phase-Out™ system can start you in the right direction and, for some patients, can even turn off the tinnitus. You are likely to still hear some tinnitus sounds but usually at a reduced and more manageable volume. Sometimes you might forget it for some hours and even days. It is, however, advisable to treat the identifiable causes of tinnitus and most importantly any hearing loss.
Is Tinnitus Phase-Out™ scientifically supported?
The method was developed, patented and tested with the assistance of Columbia University in NY. Clinical trials have been conducted in New York; London; Erie, Pennsylvania and are ongoing in Antwerp, Belgium and Palo Alto, California. A number of clinical papers have been accepted and presented at major international medical congresses. (See the references 1, 2, 3, and 4 below)
Who is behind this invention?
The inventor is the renowned US medical scientist Dr Dan Choy.
Is the therapy painful?
Not at all it is like listening to any other sound. You will have three or more trial treatments during which your tinnitus will be characterised, and a special treatment device will be programmed with your individual tinnitus sound wave. You will listen to this for 30 minutes each session, during which time you may read a paper or magazine or even drop off to sleep.
Is this a type of sound masking?
No. Sound masking systems need to be listened to all the time, and unlike the Tinnitus Phase-Out™ system, they provide no continuing relief once they are switched off.
1. Choy, D., New York Academy of Medicine Symposium, Feb 2004.
2. Noik, E., European Federation of Audiology Societies Gothenburg, Sweden, June 2005.
3. Noik, E., VIIIth International Tinnitus Seminar, Pau, France, Sept. 2005.
4. Lipmann, R., American Academy of Otolaryngology, Toronto, Sept. 2006.


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A STALYBRIDGE woman says she is being forced out of her home town because of youths vandalising the narrowboat she lives on.
Tracey Dodd moored in Armentieres Square so she could set up a stall at the Christmas lights switch-on.
But after several incidents in little over a week she will head out of town and wonders if she will ever be back.
That is after a bill of potentially hundreds of pounds after an engineer looked at her vessel for engine damage because it was revved so much by hoodlums.
"I won't be mooring in Stalybridge again, that's for sure," said 53-year-old Tracey, who lives on Time Out 10 with her dog and is a 'roving trader'.
"I'm originally from Stalybridge, was brought up in Stalybridge, my family lives here, my great-granddad's name is on the war memorial here.
"I worked at Tesco for 15 years before I decided to move on.
"I was very happy about being asked to come to the lights switch-on but it's been one thing after another.
"Before moving to Armentieres Square, I was moored up at Phoenix City. It's sad but I've got to move on and won't be back – youths run the town centre."
Tracey, who makes things from wood and sells them at stalls, was approached by Stalybridge Town Team to take part at the Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday, November 17.
She decided to live on a narrowboat just over two years ago.
However, youths spotted the boat on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and decided to use it as a target for their poor behaviour.
Tracey added: "First I came back and there was smoke coming from the boat – on the Saturday, someone had jumped on the boat and revved the engine.
"They ran off and I didn't contact the police as I thought it was a one-off but they did the same thing again on the Tuesday, then on the Thursday they tried it but I was on board and ran out and confronted them.
"They gave me a lot of abuse, then they did it again on the Friday.
"I'm not to sure if they've damaged the engine but they're going to if they keep doing it.
"I then put out a board which meant they couldn't jump on. Then on the Saturday, I was invited somewhere but said, 'I bet they do something else.'
"So I came back at 9.25pm and the boat was in the middle of the canal. They had untied one of the ropes so the back end was sticking out.
"I had to wait in Armentieres Square in the dark for the police to call back – luckily I've got friends in Stalybridge that helped me pull the boat back in.
"On the Sunday night, I sat in the dark waiting for something to happen, then on the Monday they came along and banged all the way along the boat.
"It's very intimidating. I couldn't sleep and I'm so angry and upset.
"It's the same kids that are responsible and there are a number of lights in Armentieres Square that are out, which doesn't help and police looked at CCTV but a tree was in the way."
Because of the problems, Tracey has now had to call in an engineer to determine exactly what damage has been done to her boat.
But even if it is good news, it will be no thanks to the youths who made her stay in Stalybridge town centre a misery.
She said: "It's a bit of a waiting game really. I've got to find out if the gearbox has been damaged by all the times it has been revved to the extreme by the youths.
"If it has, that's a bill of £500 or £600. I've never had any problems anywhere else, just in Stalybridge.
"I moored in Armentieres Square for two weeks before and had no bother, that's what upsets me more than anything.
"I've got to move on and I don't want to. I came back home, where my two sons live, but I've got to move because of thugs who think they can do anything and get away with it."


text: Saving for your children's future with FCM Bank Wednesday 16th September 2015 While many parents are keen to save for their children's future, it can sometimes seem impossible to put enough money aside. Here FCM Bank's Joann Mifsud shares her insights on how to make this seemingly-daunting task a reality. While many parents are keen to save for their children's future, it can sometimes seem impossible to put enough money aside. Here FCM Bank's Joann Mifsud shares her insights on how to make this seemingly-daunting task a reality. As a parent it's hard to know what's around the corner for your children – as well as the costs that could come with it. They may dream of studying overseas, travelling to exciting destinations or buying their first home, and you may well want to help them achieve that. "Parents often struggle with the juggling act that comes from simultaneously managing monthly finances, while also trying to put money aside for the future," says Joann Mifsud, FCM Bank's Operations Manager, who is also a mother herself. "We know that we should have a pot of money put aside to help our children out for the long-term but achieving that can be difficult." It is also important to keep tabs on daily spending, as it is easy for little outgoings to add up. "When you have children, spending opportunities present themselves at every step," says Joann. "Technology is constantly being updated, and children always want the latest gadget or toy to add to their collection; every trip out can lead to requests for you to buy them something new. "I think it's important to discipline yourself, and to teach them to save up for the items they really want. You can encourage them to put some of their pocket money aside each week and to focus on a goal, such as having money to take with them on holiday, or to buy a particular item they have wanted for a long time. This will show them that it pays to wait to get something special, rather than to spend money frivolously at every opportunity." Joann believes that it is never too soon to start talking to children about money and saving."You can explain the cost of groceries to your little one as you walk around the supermarket and, as they get older, discuss the electricity bill so that they start to develop an understanding of costs they may not otherwise consider." Finally Joann suggests that parents explain banking in simple terms to their children, and to encourage them to put some money aside themselves. Good habits introduced early will help build responsible savings. "This can also be an opportunity to explain how interest is calculated and the benefits of long-term savings goals, and will also help you to save a little each month for whatever exciting things their future will bring!"