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GOD FIRST, THE WORLD NEXT, YOURSELF LAST. ..............shAnti-mantra.
"saha nau avatu" – Let us be protected together( total surrender to the Supreme)
"saha nau bhunaktu" –Let us enjoy together.(Be engaged in works for Me, Have Me as your refuge and so on; then you shall reach Me.)
"mad-bhaktas-sanga-varjitaH; nirvairas-sarva-bhUteshhu …"(Be My devotee; Be clear of all attachments; Have no hate of any being.)
"saha vIryaM karavAvahai". (Let us share our power together, Let us work together…Working one's svadharma without any self-interest.)
"tejasvina-avadhItamastu". (Let our experience be bright.)
Finally "mA vidvishAvahai" (Let us not hate.)
Shanti,shanti,shantihi (peace)
'Earn well. Enjoy heartily, all the good things of life…within the framework of Dharma (righteousness)' .
..(Ancient Rishis (sages) i.e. the ashrama system.)
Each individual is required to pass through four Ashramas, stages of life: • Brahmacharya, • Grahasthya, • Vanaprastha and • Sannyasa. -Acquiring knowledge both secular,spiritual and self-control are the primary objectives in Brahmacharya. -In Grahasthya, permission to earn and enjoy legitimate pleasures of life, following Dharma and practice Dana (giving gifts) to deserving persons. -Towards old age, the body still strong, retirement and spending in contemplation on God- Vanaprastha. Kalidasa calls them muni, observing silence. Talk less, hear more, render service as duty with a smile. -Sannyasa...Total abjuration of the desires of the flesh, striving for Moksha with single-mindeld devotion.
*Why the Ashrama System ? Stages of life, is to achieve specific goal, prepare for the next...finally reach the state of self- realisation. The concept Purusharthas, is a unique contribution. Dharma, the source of origin for evolution of human values, Affluence (artha) and desires (Kama) provides basic support for worldly enjoyment and Moksha, self-realisation by getting rid of bondages. Modern life? all systems broken down, fears, frustration, lost direction, bondages...commitments etc... . So Then What? be self-dependent, take adequate care of health, mentally get prepared with wisdom in behaviour, approach and action....become aware of the purpose of life...liberation. Moksha (salvation) is the ultimate goal of life. Moksha is a state of desirelessness. 'What for?' for 'divine harmony', comprehending inner meaning towards bliss...our true nature. Today, a visible dearth of dedicated individuals willing to come forth, serve is quite a few , there is hardly any time left to repay the sacred debt. * Time is to be devoted to any social service..It encompasses a sense of joy, Peace... Let us strive to bring back the ancient Vedic understanding of the stages of life in its true essence.


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Tems is a Nigerian singer and songwriter born in Lagos on 11th July 1995. She grew up singing in her church choir in 2009 and rose to become one of the young famous singers in Nigeria. The success of her 2019's Try Me saw her emerge into a big name in the music industry.
The alternative singer's journey into the music industry began when she was 20. She released her first EP, "Time Swap EP" in 2013. Her first recognized single, "Mr. Rebel", a song that got more than 200,000 views on youtube came after her album "Illumination" in 2018. She followed it up with another single, titled "Looku Looku" a song that was widely accepted and Nigerian radio stations gave it enough air-plays. She measured up with another hit single, "Try me", and solidified her name in the hall of fame. Try me by Tems was released in August 2019 and has gained more than 2 million views on Youtube alone.
Though most of her song did well, her latest feature wit multiple award-winner Wizkid put her on the limelight, the release "Essence" is currently top 100 on Billboard. For her latest achievement Canadian superstar Drake also feature Tems on his album Certified Lover Boy [CLB].
Ayra Starr
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (born 14 June 2002), known professionally as Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and model. Born in Cotonou, Ayra Starr began a fashion career at the age of 16 with Quove Model Management before deciding to pursue music. After covering several songs by popular artists on Instagram, she posted her first original song on her page in December 2019. This brought her to the attention of record executive Don Jazzy, and led to her signing to Mavin Records.
In early 2021, Ayra Starr achieved mainstream recognition with her eponymous debut extended play and its hit track "Away" which peaked at number four on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 50 and at number 17 on US Billboard Top Triller Global, paving the way for the release of her first full-length studio album, 19 & Dangerous in August 2021. Preceded by the single "Bloody Samaritan", the album has been met with favorable critical reception. Ayra Starr debuted on Pandora Predictions chart, and on 21 August 2021, she ranked number three on the Billboard Next Big Sound chart.
Ama Serwah Genfi (born July 4, 1994), known professionally as Amaarae, is a Ghanaian-American singer, songwriter, producer, and engineer known for her work around representation of gender and race in music.
After collaborating with artists like AYLØ, Kay-Ara, Yaw P and putting out a few non-album singles, she released her debut 6 track EP, Passionfruit Summers in 2017. The album features the standout song, "Fluid", which was complemented by a critically acclaimed music video. Amaarae has since added Stonebwoy, Kojey Radical, M3NSA, Santi, Blaqbonez, Buju, Odunsi, B4bonah and very recently, in 2019, the Nigerian Singer-songwriter Wande Coal to the list of artists she has worked with.
Born on the 5th of November, Ugochi Onuoha better known as Guchi is a Nigerian fast-rising singer and songwriter, she was born in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria but grew up in Abuja, Guchi originally hails from Imo State and is the second child of a family of four children, she enrolled at the Edo State University, Ekpoma but didn't finish.
She got admitted into the University of Lagos for a degree in Theatre and Media Arts, Guchi started her music career from her church's choir, and her dad was a great music lover, she came into limelight after her song, Addicted in 2019 and it has currently gotten 20m views on YouTube.
GodsFavour Chidozie (born 13 March 2000) known professionally as Fave SZN is a fast rising Nigerian singer and songwriter. She is one of talented creatives who realized the power of social media and made their way to spotlight through it. She hit the spotlight after verse on Jinmi Abduls' produced free beat became internet sensation specifically on Twitter.
The viral freestyle which addressed love issues became an instant hit prior to its released. It received shares across social media platforms from top vets in the industry and influencers. Due to the feat, she was featured on the Magzine, TheNativeMag.
For her latest achievement Olamide also feature Fave on his album UY Scuti.
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The difference between the Definitive Edition of Divinity: Original Sin 2 and the original is striking
Light up the floor like a Fane!
Larian visited the Eurogamer office to show me the new and improved Definitive Edition of Divinity: Original Sin 2 last week. To do this the developer ran two versions of the game - old and new - side by side to highlight the differences. On one screen we had DOS2 as it exists now, played on a gaming laptop; and on the other screen we had the Definitive Edition of DOS2 played on an Xbox One X dev kit. The difference was striking.
It wasn't a Digital Foundry-style controlled test, with the laptop fans wheezing and picture coming through an older 1080p screen, but it got the point across. The Xbox One X version, running in 4K resolution and with high dynamic range enabled, was brighter, crisper and more vibrant. It was smoother and more responsive too, and will apparently run native 4K30 on Xbox One X, and dynamic checkerboard 4K30 on PS4 Pro.
The reasons for the differences run deeper than hardware. The physics engine has been changed for the Definitive Edition and numerous improvements have been made, making the game up to four times faster in certain areas. The fire effect, for example - which spreads across a lot of environments a lot of the time - has been changed for one more economical and arguably better looking too. It's a similar story for many of the game's 'surfaces', and textures have been improved as well.
These improvements will not be bound to console, of course, but available as a free update for existing owners of DOS2 on PC. They'll also help the base PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game achieve 1080p30 performance even during split-screen play.
Making console versions was the impetus Larian needed to rectify various issues it had - and the community had - with Divinity: Original Sin 2. The area which copped the most flak was Act 3, the final act, as well as companion Beast's story arc, so it's these areas primarily improved.
Broadly, because I don't want to spoil things, Larian has given them another pass, lavishing the kind of care and attention seen elsewhere in the game. Story arcs have been beefed out, level design altered and dialogue added (a whopping 250,000 words have been re-recorded, Larian said). There's more to do and it's more interesting and nuanced.
Act 3 might be the focus - most of the eight new fights are located there - but the middle of Act 2 has had love too, plus there's an expanded tutorial area (another ship deck) to gently initiate absolute tactical RPG beginners, more likely on console, to the game. The new, easier, Story difficulty level makes fights less challenging, and introduces a guaranteed Flee option and Resurrection skill (not just scrolls).
There are some very welcome usability changes. The most notable is the reworked journal, which used to confusingly clump lore and quests together. Now they're separate and the journal far more coherent as a result.
There's party inventory management to display four companions' bags side by side, rather than individually, and you can send multiple items to a companion at once, saving a lot of time if you buy and sell through a high-Bartering-skill companion.
In total there are around 45-pages of design doc changes, including the notable changes to the DOS2 PvP Arena announced last week. Many of these will be itty-bitty balance changes you probably won't even notice but have been grating on Larian's nerves since launch (elemental resistances and armour values, for instance).
In short, the Definitive Edition of Divinity: Original Sin 2 not only brings the acclaimed role-playing game to console in sparkling clarity, it revitalises it for those of you who missed it - or simply want to play it again - on PC. August 31st can't come quick enough.
Incidentally, you can already see the game running in 4K and HDR on Xbox One X via the Game Preview three-hour demo.


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Packers, Edvest to offer new reading promotion this summer
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Edvest will offer a new reading promotion this summer, "Leap into Reading," which encourages children to read during the summer while giving parents and grandparents a chance to win one of 20 Edvest college savings accounts valued at $1,000 each along with prizes from the Green Bay Packers.
The promotion will begin Wednesday, May 29, which is 529 College Savings Day, a nationally recognized day to increase awareness among families about the importance of saving for their children's higher education expenses. More than 200 Wisconsin public libraries will offer the "Leap into Reading" promotion.
Children who participate in the program will have a chance to win:
"Leap into Reading" promotes participation in summer reading programs at Wisconsin libraries in an effort to prevent "summer reading loss," a cumulative condition that can put students two years behind their classmates by the end of sixth grade. Summer reading library programs provide extensive enrichment activities related to literature that are often not included in schools because of time constraints. Summer reading also helps keep kids entertained during the summer months by providing supervised activities that are free, safe and educational.
Children can be entered into the summer reading activities and events at local libraries. Contest registration is available online at www.edvest.com/reading or at local libraries. The entry period runs June 1 through July 18, 2013. For more information and complete contest rules, visit www.edvest.com/reading.


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Hit Google or any place on earth that has any document stating his timeline and you'll find- Ayrton Senna da Silva- 1961-1994.
That is what is believed, universally.
But, Senna isn't dead. Somebody bluffed you. It was a bad joke, repulsive even. It was selling the world's greatest dummy. And we fell for it. All of us. Senna can't be dead. Senna's don't die. Senna's can't die. Senna's weren't born to die. Senna stands for immortality. And dying is tantamount to leaving. It signals going away.
It is not hardwired in the DNA of a man who represents to this day, the sheer atomisation of Formula 1. The putting of life at stake, in fact, forgetting there was a life outside racing- that is Senna. The cold-blooded stare at another great of the sport- Prost and the mildly irate tone at back answering Sir Jackie Stewart, representing the same ostentatiousness one saw when the Brazilian went flat out in races- that is Senna.
Confounded by a deeply intrinsic desire- a perplexing one- in his search for meaning through racing- that is Senna. Perhaps desperately finding himself standing at the end of the Monaco tunnel or at around the hairpin bend at Donington Park, thinking how could he have bettered a lap- that's Senna.
Even as in flesh and blood- he is gone, in spirit he continues to permeate his magic everywhere. Regardless of where, whether the Principality of Monaco or the exuberance of Spa Francorchamps.
How on earth could Senna ever leave Formula 1? For in his ballsy standards of perfection-the journey he was on- there was such thing as stopping. It was ill-advised. It's the madness ahead of the curve that few have the sights on that Ayrton Senna was interested. It defined his desire to live. And depending on how you see it, an accident or a fatality, Senna seems just lost in a happy transit in finding his line of infinity.
But what he did leave behind for us besotted and constantly fidgety mortals is every tiny remnant of a memory that sparkles with the quintessential madness of F1's most consummate talent. No driver before him- appreciation for Bruce McLaren, regards to Fangio, salutation to Jim Clarke, tip of the hat to Sir Jackie Stewart, a warmly hug to the late Jim Surtees, a clap for Nelson Piquet- and none since have defined F1 as much as Ayrton Senna.
He isn't a great. He is the pantheon that defines greats. Senna was both lightening bolt and the entire sky. He was the heady cocktail prepared by mixing daring, daredevilry and an incessant desire to win. It was whacky, it was wicked and it was absolute adrenaline inspiring. We drank it time and again- all of us. And my word, our greed? Perhaps, there are some thirsts that may never be quenched.
Quite like Senna's?
He was on this maddening path to perfection- which was fundamentally a flawed trajectory (or subject) to tame. Because, we are told there ain't no thing as perfection. It's the ultimate yardstick against which he better ourselves in the present. Like tomorrow- who none have seen- perfection never arrives. It's endless. Logic presses upon us to understand rationality. But who says Senna was rational? He wanted to go for every gap there existed else he wouldn't have called himself a 'racing driver'. He wanted to tamper with the unknown. How else could you have programmed your mind to consume all that happened at Donington Park in 1993? Could there have been any other on walking limbs who could've produced from being fourth on the grid- 3 back-to-back passes and in the opening lap, within seconds of the five lights going off?
Where other struggled for grips and traction, Senna in the wets found his balance. Was this proof he was from some place else?
What worried you as fans about Senna's boundless desire for learning was what if he'd injure himself or hurt others? But he was unstoppable- both in a race on the circuit and off it. Racing was his drug, his hurt as also his cure. He couldn't do without it. And in the end- lest it be forgotten that close friend Sid Watkins told him at the back of Ratzenberger's demise that Senna could chose to walk away- that he chose otherwise.
To this day, two and a half decades after the carnage at the Tamburello corner at Imola, the mind cannot stop asking: what if Senna would've walked away? Instead, he chose to sit in that recalcitrant machine of his; arguably the most reviled Williams car ever and decided to master doubt, confound uncertainty. And unleashed himself as an evil bogeyman on his subject- F1- that he'd so unabashedly mastered many a times. Was it in this inexhaustible lust for taming it one more time, that he fell for it completely?
Some say the fault was in the steering column that broke. Some point to the faulty wheel base of the Williams. All we know is the heavens collided with earth in snatching back on of their own. Perhaps the lease had expired without a scope for renewal. Perhaps the giving nature of mother earth came in way of not holding back one of its dearest sons.
Born in Brazil, dying in Italy, respected world-over- Aryton Senna was the love child of carefree brashness and imperturbable concentration. A racing carnivore and a familiar ring-master- loved as much as he was chided, Senna was both- man, messiah, freak and a somewhat flawed human being. There's this amazing profundity with which fans have snuggled up to the quote, "I am not designed to come second". The ordinary human mind that understands fragility and uncertainty is so much of a reality in life would knock it down for being a sign of hubris.
But then again- legends, there've been many but icons- there're only a few. And Senna was emblematic to F1 in the very core of the sport's being. He's the national postage stamp for the republic of motor-racing. It doesn't get any better or grander. Yet, he was also a deeply devoted man. As you skin down the racing suit from the bare chested body of heart and soul- you see a man drawn to suffering of the weak and impoverished, moved by compassion and united by a passion to work for upliftment of the poor. That is why every square inch of a brick immersed in Graffiti-devotion of Aryton is soaked in gratitude of a sincere man. But as with all great men, Senna excites us with the possibility of fathoming what "could've been", us craving for all he could've attained. And he also leaves us silently to ponder: whether there can be a full-stop for any passion pursued in life.
Senna added to the grandeur of F1 through 19 fastest laps, 65 pole positions, 41 wins, 80 podiums. But would you call him contented? Did he find his peace?


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Construction of the Grigg Park renewal is now underway and will take approximately three weeks.
There are plenty of exciting new elements about to be installed but a few compromises needed to be made as the concept moved into delivery and quotation. The proposed relocation of the tables (#5 on the concept) to a new concrete pad will not proceed and they will remain in their current location, and the proposed water play element (#2 on the concept) could not be included. The compromises were required as all quotations exceeded the available budget. Other proposed elements are unchanged.
During the January school holidays these stunning new backboards were made for Grigg Park through a community urban art project called 'Project Backboard' held at the PCYC.
Resurfacing of the circular bitumen track as part of the City's maintenance program will also be timed in conjunction with the renewal works.
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Burlin's remarkable hit streak comes to an end at 30 games
April 17, 2016
Simpson right fielder Austin Burlin joined Albert Pujols, Stan Musial and Nomar Garciaparra in a streak that exemplifies consistency, endurance and skill.
In game one of a doubleheader against Luther College Saturday, Burlin had his 30-game hitting streak, dating back to a May 1, 2015, game against the University of Dubuque, come to an end.
"I didn't realize I had the streak until around game 23 or 24," Burlin said. "I think it humbled me a little more than anything because you don't realize how hard it is to do it."
During the streak, Burlin has hit .400 (42-105) and is currently at the top of the leaderboard in a number of categories in 2016.
2016 IIAC Stat Rankings
Third – Avg. (.413)
First – SLG (.772)
First – TB (71)
Second – HR (6)
The streak could have continued for Burlin, who was robbed twice, in the streak-ending game. Burlin lined out sharply to first base and was robbed on a ground ball in the hole between shortstop and third base.
"It made me think that all the hard work I've put into baseball at this point in my life has paid off," Burlin said. "It's made for storytelling if anything."
The Chariton native will have at least 13 games left to bolster his numbers and vie for a position on the all-conference team while Simpson (8-19, 5-11) scraps for a spot in the IIAC Tournament.


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The most sacred place in Tibet is behind me. The Jokhang Temple, considered the "heart of Tibet". I came here three times to see the pilgrims. For a tourist like myself, the show is spectacular.
The entire area in front of the temple is full of people with mattresses. They are Tibetans from different areas who come here, some because they have health problems, others when they can find the time. Out of belief… Some take a few months to get here!
The ritual I see in front of the temple is the following: they take off their shoes, they lay down the mattress, they prepare some sort of palm protection with a very precise role and they begin the prayer.
The burned herbs, brought by the pilgrims, have a very strong smell, but it's not unpleasant. I have the feeling that the entire Tibet smells like this…
I am up, in the Jokhang Temple, where there are two very old and precious statues of Buddha. No, I was not allowed to take photos. In the 7th century, the king of Tibet was a very slick guy who, among his wives took two from two different countries – China and Nepal, asking as dowry a valuable Buddha from their countries. He couldn't have asked for some blankets and some cutlery, like a normal guy, right? J
A corner of a temple. Covered in gold? Golden? It doesn't matter, my guide says, if they are golden or they have precious stones. What is important is what the statue, the object or whatever it is represents. The symbol, not the material.
I continue looking fascinated at the pilgrims and I realize that, apart from the religious side, the way they prostrate involves a good physical condition. Try doing this for some time.
I understand that it is ideal for a pilgrim to do this 100,000 prostrating poses every month!
Apart from the prostrating ones, I see hundreds of pilgrims who go around the temple with the "prayer wheel" in their hands. They permanently rotate it, clockwise, they count the rosary beads with the other hand and they pray in a very low voice.
But they don't only go around the temples or the sacred palaces, but also around sacred mountains, on fairly long distances.
No matter what you go around, be it a temple, a palace or a sacred mountain, you have to go clockwise. If you go the other way around, even if it is because you forgot to buy some souvenir from the shop, people look at you in a funny way…
Among the pilgrims going around the Jokhang temple I see some who crawl. I had read about them but, believe me, when you see them, you get goosebumps!
These people go like this for kilometers! Some of them even without those palm protection that helps then slide. As far as I understand, these are people with sins or big problems.
Even more shocking, some of the pilgrims leave their homes like this, prostrating and they do this all the way to Lhasa, which can take years sometimes!!!
To give money to these pilgrims is a very praiseworthy gesture in the Tibetan society. In fact, their pilgrimage is "sponsored" by what they get from people, money or food.
I stayed for a very long time behind this pilgrim trying to take a photo of his hair ornament.
He is a very well-dressed person, neat, having his hair braided in a certain way, as you can see. I was told he was a Khampa man, from Eastern Tibet. The Khampa men are stronger and more courageous than the others. And better dressed, I'd say. J
The huge kings at the entrance of the temples, pictures or statues to which people pray, remind me of a story I heard in the Potala Palace: a king from the 7th century brought Buddhism and literacy in Tibet. He sent to India 16 students to learn a lot and come back very clever. Shockingly, however, they all died there, except for one. (A Tibetan tell me that joke, that they died from too much oxygen J)
The only survivor brought back the alphabet from the Indians, a 26 letters alphabet. As he was a smart guy, he analyzed the Tibetan pronunciation and he realized four more letters were needed – some vocals. That way, they got a 30 letters alphabet.
Any pilgrimage has its resting moments, when they, probably, make plans for the future. J
The prayer wheel is a metallic tube empty on the inside and decorated on the outside. Inside they put a paper on which a mantra or an invocation is written. When you make it go round, you practically replace the invoking of the mantra. They say that when revolving these prayer wheels (clockwise, don't forget), the prayers are sent into thin air.
Selfie next to Dhvaja ("victory banner"), a decorative element in temples and monasteries that also plays a role of a… lightning rod. Now, that my adventure ends, I am happy about my personal victories: I resisted for five days with "reduced" oxygen, I have found out a lot of very cool things (that I hope to read more about later) and not to forget, I got the permission to enter Tibet at the very last moment. As this is not at all simple.
In March 2008, just a few months before the Olympic Games in Beijing, in Tibet there were meetings and protests (some sort of a "tradition" of the Tibetan revolts, that started with the March 1959 events and have to do with Dalai Lama, but let us not go too deep into history). In 2008, the situation was so bad, that they closed the borders. Bye-bye, see you when yaks fly! So it seems that not only the Tibetan New Year is the reason Tibet is closed for tourists in March (as I was told), but also these events…
The Chinese authorities have put tourism on hold, but in order to shut the Occidental mouths, they said: "Just a moment, Tibet is open, HOWEVER we have some rules"… A lot of rules. For instance, the tourists groups could not be larger than 5 people. And the five people had to be all from the same country. Say, what? Now, the most frequent groups are of 10 people, and you meet people from all over the world.
There was another huge scandal when a couple – husband and wife – with properties, children and all could not enter Tibet because she was a Canadian and he was an Australian… They simply could not get the permit.
For the Tibetans, this was a terrible period.
In time, things got more relaxed. They started accepting 5 people of different nationalities, then they allowed larger groups. And I understood that they opened areas that were closed for the tourists before.
However: There are still forbidden areas. You cannot go wherever you want. In Tibet you can go ONLY on an organized trip. Organized by them. With their guide. And you get the permit after describing every step you'll take there.
Everybody says it is better to come by train to Tibet, not by plane. The adapting to the lack of oxygen is slow, as you go up. From Beijing to Lhasa it takes 2 day and 2 nights by train. Yet, I heard that there were tourists who did not enjoy the train trip either. They had terrible headaches and they could not sleep.
From the plane, I try to see Everest, but I cannot… I remember what a Tibetan said: "Thank God for Everest. This way, people heard about us…"
Everest belongs both to Nepal and Tibet. The peak is in Nepal. The difference is that from Tibet, access to it is very easy. A proof for this are the trips to the base camp, at 5,200 meters altitude. Climbing is easy, because the slope is not very steep. In Nepal, which is at a lower altitude, you have to walk for days and then, suddenly, you see Everest. The climb from Nepal is very steep.
I would have liked to see Everest, but my five days stay did not allow going to Everest too.
The best sold tour is called EBC – Everest Base Camp. It is 8 days long, and apart from what I saw, there are some other stops and the final one is at the Base Camp, at 5,200 meters altitude. You go there, you sleep there for one night, you take pictures for the social media J and then you go back. A 760 km long way.
I am terrified when I think how many kilometers I have to go to get to my home and my own bed… Four flights one after the other are for me the ultimate courage test!… I am still waiting for teleportation to be invented. J


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Last weekend Chris HB9ELV and me HB9EMP participated the CQWW WPX SSB 2012 contest in the category Multi Operator – Single Transmitter. Since HB9EPW is on Holiday and we couldn't find guest operators, we were only two OP's. It smelled like 48 hours of fun 😉
The WPX is the first contest we operated from the HB9EE Clubstation in 2012. This time Chris organised some food – a big improvement to last time :p Peter HB9EPR helped building up the equipment and was one who visited us during the weekend. So at least we didn't feel too lonely…
– Optibeam 9-5 at 12 meter
– 2-El for 40m at 26 meter
– Dipole for 80m
– Inverted-V for 160m
– Yeasu FT-2000D
– Yaesu VL-1000
On Friday evening we left our home and went on the hilltop, our friends knew that we will be off for the contest and that they won't see us till Monday morning. The families kept the fingers crossed and were hoping that we break the 4 Million record of HB2CA in 1998.
Chris started into the night and was operating until 5:00 HBT. After that I started for a couple of hours. We always changed once one of us needed a break, we didn't have a time planning or so. With only 2 Operators this wasn't a problem at all. The one who wasn't operating was responsible for food, gas in the generator and of course to sleep. During the 48 hours we were not talking alot with each other. Maybe we just gave some informations about the propagations. The propagation was especially good on the top bands. We could enjoy nice 10m openings from Asia to America and of course great Pile-Up's into Japan and North America on 20m 15m and 40m. The Optibeam was doing a fine job, we are always surprised how well this antenna works. The lowbands were a bit hard but still we logged 517 Qso's on 40m and the best 10 minutes of the contest were on 40m – a USA pile-up 🙂 In total we logged 1125 Prefixes which seems like another new Swiss record in WPX (the current one is also from us , 852 WPX, last year). In total we logged 2677 QSO's which results in an estimated score of 7'292'250 Points. We didn't expect this at all. a new Multi-Single Record? 🙂 We were surprised when we saw the result at the end. Even our capacity in operating and energy was far away from being at it's limit we reached that score.
Thanks to everybody who gave us points and visited us during the weekend! Also a special thanks goes to Peter for all the support even though you also had not alot of sleep! Since we are always just a handful of operators Chris openened a Group on Facebook "Ham Radio Contest / Dxpedition Operator Sharing" to give everybody a place to search for a contest operating possibility or stations who search operators – thank you!
The next Contest will be the "H26 Helvetia Contest" in April. The planning tasks started already today and for sure we will try to improve the equipment again 😉
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In a top management shake-up, the Coppell, Texas-based Caliber Home Loans announced that it had appointed Jordan Licht as COO, Production and Danny Horanyi as Head of Non-Agency Lending.
"Congratulations to Jordan Licht and Danny Horanyi, who have been appointed as Caliber COO, Production and Head of Non-Agency Lending, respectively," said Caliber Home Loans CEO Sanjiv Das. "I'm delighted to recognize these individuals that have proven track records of leadership and success. I'm confident that these changes will help us accelerate our growth, improve our competitiveness and continue to position Caliber as the most highly regarded non-bank lender in the industry".
Licht's previous experience at CoreLogic includes SVP, Head of Strategy, Planning and Analytics; other experience includes the Executive Director position at Morgan Stanley. Lich has an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Horanyi is the previous SVP of Retail Innovation with Caliber Home Loans.He has also served as a branch manager for loanDepot. Horanyi has a B.A. in Economics, Accounting, and FInance from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Caliber Home Loans a full-service national mortgage lender and agency direct seller/servicer founded in 2007, and originates loans through various channels and transaction types, including a network of retail branches, wholesale lending, and correspondent lending, and a consumer-direct centralized operation specializing in a variety of loan programs for purchase and refinance such as conforming, jumbo, and government products. As well as Coppell, Caliber Home Loans holds offices in Oklahoma City, San Diego, and Irving, Texas.
"Caliber also offers innovative servicing solutions for both conforming and non-conforming loans," says Caliber Home Loans. "Caliber is led by a veteran senior management team that consists of mortgage banking professionals with a history of building successful national mortgage operations."


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Run For The Hills has designed a new visual identity for a steakhouse in Hilton Prague to appeal to both meat-eaters and vegans.
Hilton wanted to reposition their meat-focused restaurant, in the heart of carnivorous Eastern Europe, as a vegan-friendly destination.
Called The Able Butcher, the studio played on the knife skills of the "butcher", inventing a new concept around culinary artistry.
The designers created a series of handcrafted illustrations in a bold colour palette, focusing on vegetables over meat.
The studio re-defined butchery as culinary knife skills – knife and fork illustrations feature across the logo and branding.
This project has been longlisted in the graphic design category of Dezeen Awards 2020.
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text: Just like in other municipalities, the Municipal Executive does not intend to include a ban on magnet fishing in a General Local Ordinance APV. It sees much more in good information about the dangers of this way of fishing and therefore plans to start activities in the field of information. D66 councilors Fonda Sahla and Dennis Groenewold had asked the Board whether it is prepared to make a policy on magnet fishing after grenades and other explosives are regularly picked up by the magnet fishermen in The Hague waters. In its answers, the Commission indicates that from January 2019 to June this year, police were deployed 39 times for incidents in which magnetic fishermen fished various projectiles with explosive charges. However, according to the city council, it cannot be stated with certainty how many explosives have been found. It is uncertain whether the police were deployed in all cases. The Commission recognizes that magnet fishing not only entails risks, but that there is also a problem when magnet fishermen collect things and then leave them on the quay. Something that is not only prohibited under the 2010 Waste Ordinance, but that also promotes deterioration. Magnet fishing has become extremely popular in recent years. Fishing is done with a powerful fishing magnet on which you search the water for metal objects. Renzo, Travis, Ramon and Chiel were on the afternoon of magnet fishing in the Grolse canal on Tuesday afternoon, July 21. They fished with a rope and a magnet that can collect a certain number of kilos. One of the boys said he has a magnet that can lift 450 kilos. The boys were fishing behind the 't Ravelijn building on the Houtwal and were caught. They fetched and saw a suspiciously round piece of iron about four inches. The rusty object was thinner in front. They didn't fully trust it and slowly let it down in the ditch, while the object was still attached to the magnet. |


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The San Francisco 49ers have not gotten off to the start that many expected them to. After a dominating week one performance in a victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the Niners have now lost two straight games to the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals.
One theme that has been prevalent in both losses is crucial penalties on the 49ers, some of which have been questionable calls at best. Niners WR Anquan Boldin was extremely unhappy about it following the team's 23-14 loss to the Cardinals via ESPN:
For me, it's been obvious the last two weeks: The amount of calls that have gone against us and the amount of calls that we've gotten hasn't been close […] Every week, it's the same thing — send the tape in, the NFL just reports back, 'We made a mistake.' But at the same time, the crap cost us another game. At some point, they need to be held accountable.
Boldin's frustration is understandable. During a crucial Cardinal's drive San Francisco was called for unnecessary roughness and a roughing the passer penalty on consecutive plays involving hits on QB Drew Stanton. Those calls helped the Cardinals go 66 yards to take a 20-14 lead that they would never relenquish.
San Francisco was flagged nine times for 107 yards, while the Cardinals were penalized only 36 yards on five flags. Last week San Francisco was flagged 16 times for 118 yards while the Bears were only flagged 10 times for 58 yards.
The season is young, and the 49ers can still turn things around, but these calls going against them are not making it easier.


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And so I patch it together … I take the liberty of seeking not only an explanation but a connection between what at first might appear to be disparate ingredients.' The narrator of Gregory Day's new novel, A Sand Archive, takes many liberties. Enigmatic in various ways, apparently solitary, nameless, and ungendered, this character is nevertheless full of fascinated admiration and affection for an older man who is virtually a stranger, and candid about the feelings and impulses that compel the creation of an intimate account of his life and career. The patchwork is composed of clues found in an obscure publication titled The Great Ocean Road: Dune stabilisation and other engineering difficulties by FB Herschell, along with an archive in 'the small prime ministerial library at the university on the edge of the water' in Geelong.
Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 34-34 |
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Journal | Australian Book Review |
Volume | May |
Issue number | 401 |
Publication status | Published - May 2018 |


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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition submitted against the Israel Antiquities Authority by residents of the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, concerning excavations being conducted at the City of David archeological park in the neighborhood's Wadi Hilweh section.
The petition, which was the second of its kind submitted by residents - and dismissed by the court - within the last week, alleged that the excavations were being done without the proper permits and were encroaching on the residents' private property. Residents also complained that the archeological projects had damaged their homes.
The IAA, however, claimed that the residents were being "incited by other figures whose considerations are political and improbable," and maintained that the excavations were of the utmost importance.
One of the excavations is being conducted next to the Givati parking lot, which is located south of the Old City's southern wall, at the entrance to Silwan. According to the IAA, numerous layers of antiquities have been revealed during the excavation, including a "very impressive" structure that was likely a public building dating back to the late Roman period.
Remains from the early Islamic period have also been uncovered, as well as remains from the Second Temple period. According to the IAA, "all of the remains were scientifically excavated, through meticulous work, while photographing and documenting everything."
The second excavation, which was the subject of the residents' most recent petition, exposed a drainage channel structure from the Second Temple period that extends over a distance of many dozens of meters. According to the IAA, "the structure is surprisingly well preserved, and one can walk through it upright, for most of its length. The excavators were aware of the structure's existence; nevertheless, the segment that was excavated was only recently exposed."
Despite the objections of residents, the IAA has maintained that the archeological excavations being conducted in the area are "exposing Jerusalem's magnificent past, in all of the periods."
"These finds are of utmost importance to the Jewish people in particular and world culture in general," a statement from the IAA stated. "The high court accepted [our] position pertaining to the great importance of the excavations and the general public interest in uncovering the antiquities."
Justice Edna Arbel, who issued Monday's court ruling, echoed the IAA's statements, but said that the court's decision was also based on a lack of information from the residents.
"The picture that was presented to us shows that the damage to the property rights of the petitioners - as much as such damage does indeed exist - is minor," Arbel wrote in a statement about the ruling. "As stated, the petitioners did not argue that any damage had been caused to their houses, and the respondents explained that the activity on the land was indeed underground, but did not extend as far as the houses of the petitioners.
"Surely revealing the secrets of the past, which have been hidden for hundreds and thousands of years in the bowels of the earth, is an essential part of the archeologist's research," Arbel's statement continued. "From the standpoint of public interest, conducting this research is multifaceted, whether because of the contribution there is in understanding the history of the country and the history of the Jewish people or because of the contribution there is in understanding historic events that have importance that is not just limited to the Jewish people and its history. [Because] the petitioners failed to point out real damage to their property, it seems that there is no justification in harming or restricting the public interest in conducting the excavation work on the land."
However, Peace Now, which filed the first petition together with the neighborhood residents, has said that the problem isn't the excavations themselves, but the manner in which they are being carried out.
"The excavation work has been going on outside of any legal framework," said Hagit Ofra from Peace Now's Settlement Watch program. "And it's a shame that the Supreme Court has now allowed the IAA to dig under private property."
Ofra also said that the ruling would only give fodder to rumors in the Arab world that the Israeli government was digging around and under the Temple Mount.
"This is one of the biggest fears among the Palestinians and in the Muslim world," she said. "I'm not saying that archeological excavations should stop; they just need to be done in a more delicate way - in a way that shows the residents that nothing nefarious is going on here. The way it stands now, the Elad settler organization is funding these excavations in Silwan, and it's politically, not historically, motivated."
A separate petition filed nearly two weeks ago by residents of the Wadi Hilweh neighborhood, together with two Israeli NGOs, was accepted by the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, which ordered a halt to a number of construction projects in the area.
According to the court's ruling, the Jerusalem Municipality was ordered to stop work on the construction work on parking lots, sidewalks, facade renovations and the local electricity grid, totaling some NIS 30 million - because the projects lacked the proper building permits.


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In this webinar, ICF International experts discuss DRAGON, a suite of tools developed by ICF to streamline the process of the systematic review of data for hazard and risk assessments. A demonstration of DRAGON modules will be given, including those that support:
- Literature categorization based on user-defined key words
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- Study quality review
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Systematic literature review of toxicology, epidemiology, and exposure data for hazard and risk assessment purposes can require assessment of thousands of references. To inform decisions, data must be collected and evaluated, and all decisions must be transparently documented. DRAGON is used to facilitate collaboration among multiple scientists, allow scientists to transparently record their decisions and rationale, and reduce time spent on document production.
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HAWC (Health Assessment Workspace Collaborative) is one of the software tools the US Office of Health Assessment and Translation is using to help manage systematic review and data display. It is a modular web-based interface to facilitate development of human health assessments of chemicals being developed by Ivan Rusyn and Andy Shapiro (UNC): https://hawcproject.org/
A recent Poster on HAWC can be accessed from: https://hawcproject.org/
Ivan Rusyn will be offering a web-based demo of HAWC on January 24, 2014 (9-10.30 AM EST) and January 30, 2014 (1-2:30 PM EST).


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Our Mother, Naana Agyemang Is A Hardworking Woman – Buaben Asamoah
Member of Parliament for Adenta, Yaw Buaben Asamoah has lauded Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang by describing her a a hardworking woman.
Speaking on Peace FM's Kokrokoo, Mr Asamoah said the running mate for the National Democratic Congress' flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama has toiled so hard to get to where she is now.
'Our mother Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has really worked hard. She didn't reach where she is because she is a woman but she has worked so hard and gone very far with her hard work."
However, he believes Naana is no match for Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stressing her appointment will add nothing new to former president John Mahama.
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Butterflies, Bullies and Bad, Bad Habits by Karen McCombie
Ally's worried about the family finances. Her big sister Linn has found herself a Saturday job, but Ally's too young to work ...unless she's a wee bit economical with the truth and braves the mad wig lady in the cardshop down the road. And talking of mad, what's going on with Rowan? If everyone's so broke, where does all her sparkly new stuff come from - the Shopping Fairy?


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The city of Miami is a large coastal destination at the southern tip of Florida. It's a popular spot for American travelers as well as travelers from all over the world. Because of the warm weather, beaches and nightlife scene, Miami is a great place to enjoy a vacation any time of the year. But, before leaving for Miami, travelers should know certain things.
Understanding Miami's Climate
Because Miami is a tropical climate, the city experiences a cool season, hot season and a wet season. The cool season is in the winter between December and March, with temperatures ranging between 46 to 68 degrees F. This is also considered the dry season. During this period, the water is probably too cold for swimming, but intrepid tourists may try it anyway. Plan to shop at Española Way or the Miracle Mile, and finish the day with dinner at Gianni's, housed in the former Versace Mansion.
Summer falls between May and October, which also is the rainy season. Expect sudden showers or thunderstorms that are intense but not prolonged. July and August are typically the hottest months, with temperatures averaging around 90 degrees F with high humidity. If you're traveling during the rainy season, keep some indoor activities in mind:
- Brunch at the Big Pink
- Volunteer at the Humane Society of Greater Miami
- Tour Wynwood Brewing Company, Miami's first craft brewery
- Hang out at Books & Books, a locally owned bookstore
Finally, the short spring season falls between March and April, with temperatures reaching the 80s. It's not so humid or rainy, which means it's probably the best time to visit. The water is also warmer too.
But Miami is sunny throughout the entire year, despite the few hours of rain each day during the rainy season. If you're planning your vacation in the spring, then you'll probably go to the beach. Miami has plenty of beaches to choose from, including:
- Lummus Park Beach
- Haulover Beach
- South Pointe
- North Beach between 75th and 79th streets
What to Pack (Clothing)
Once you know which season you'll be in Miami, it's time to pack, which for Miami is relatively easy. All you need are clothes for warm weather, such as dresses, shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops and swimwear. Of course, for a night on the town, you'll need some dressier clothes. Women can pack a miniskirt and a cute blouse or a cocktail dress with heels, while men may opt for a pair of slacks and a collared shirt.
Even in the warmer months, it's a good idea to bring warmer clothing for the nighttime too, such as pants and a sweatshirt, as it can get chilly. Lastly, no matter the season, always pack rain gear, including umbrellas and windbreakers.
Beach Accessories
Pack plenty of beach accessories that won't weigh you down. You can rent beach chairs and umbrellas at the beach, so leave those behind, but pack your hat, sunscreen and sunglasses since the sun can be very strong in Miami. If you'd rather pack light, you can buy many of these items along the boardwalk, but expect to pay higher prices.
Miami has all the stores you have at home, such as drugstores, grocery stores, etc. You may want to pack your own toiletries, such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, a razor, makeup, hairbrush, toothbrush, but most hotel rooms probably have many of these along with hairdryers.
Other Tips
Travelers concerned about what's considered "appropriate" for Miami shouldn't worry. Both locals and visitors dress quite casually. Even at restaurants, you may see people dining in their bikini top or short swimming trunks. The style is casual, laid-back and beachy. But when the sun goes down and it's time to party in South Beach, head back to your room early to change. Some bars or clubs won't allow you in if you aren't dressed appropriately.
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Just put your lips together and blow on in to another week at The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show! Eric, Michelle, and Adam begin their face-off as their champions struggle to enjoy a Pink Floyd concert. Later, they'll identify famous pop culture whistling, before coming to answers that seem to be right on the tips of their tongues. It's all wrapped up in the lightning round, as the Nelvana division gets its second playoff contender.
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All That You Touch
Which champion is going to gain the most enjoyment from attending a Pink Floyd concert?
Give A Little Whistle
Name the song, film or TV show from an audio snippet of whistling.
The Starting Lines
Name the three properties that all start with the same word or words.
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Questions with answers which all have a geometric shape name in it.
One Of The Moms
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A studio picture, the director's more indie
Corruption and crime in the city that's windy
Our heroine's blunt, she's no prima donna
Let her set down her dog, then get out of her sauna
The 2018 movie Widows was directed by Steve McQueen, who had previously worked more in the indie prodction pipeline prior to the larger-scale Widows produced and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The crime-heist movie transplants the UK setting of the original miniseries to Chicago, IL (the windy city). Lead character Veronica Rawlings (Viola Davis) is a no-nonsense character who is very matter-of-fact about pointing out the faults of the women with whom she is organizing the heist. She brings her dog Olivia everywhere and always asks before setting her down. She also intimidates the heck out of a woman in a sauna at a health club, causing her to leave.


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The drama shows the raw moments of addiction between a teenage boy and the rest of his family. "Beautiful Boy" is based on a true story about Nic Sheff and his father David Sheff, we learn about the ongoing cycle of addiction.
Timothee Chalamet plays Nic and Steve Carell plays his introverted father. Throughout the film, Nic's father tries to understand his son's addiction which started with Nic smoking weed, which led to him trying coke, then heroin and eventually he became addicted to meth.
It was interesting to see the parallel between the two characters and their relationship throughout the film.
The father never gave up on his son. There were moments throughout the film when they hugged each other and whispered to each other the word, "everything."
The word became an indication of their love for one another because when Nic was young his father told him that he "loves him more than everything" before putting the boy on the plane to visit his mother.
Throughout the film, they listened to other music, like Guns and Roses songs during a car ride. Nic's father also sang John Lennon songs to him before bed.
The audience sees that the artistic side of Nic's father is passed down to Nic as he uses a journal to write down and draw out what he is thinking and feeling.
As a member of the audience, it was tough not to ask the question of how Nic ends up in this cycle of addition when he had so much support from his father and the rest of his family.
Often there is no clear answer to why someone becomes addicted and relapses repeatedly, and the film taught the audience this hard truth.
At the end of the film, the audience learned the meaning of the title of the film and how it related to the father and son's relationship.
"Beautiful Boy" is a relatable story showing someone who repeatedly fights to overcome addiction and how those around him try to help.


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While I look forward to racing Naperville each year, I was unfortunately on IR this year. It took until Wednesday before I could fully walk without pain, and it was Saturday before I was back to light training. It just wasn't going to be feasible — or smart — to try and race.
I was able to defer to 2022, and look forward to being out there in early August!


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Here I am bringing you in very simple language and easily understand & the way of talking is very slow so that you can grasp it & remember for long term. The coure content is of four simple modeling sessions and one tutorial of bungalow project with site enhance ment. I will cover all the modeling and will give you resource of Autocad file of the tutorial as an assignment for your working, also 3d model of the tutorial for your further working. this sketch up software is an essential need in toays world and very useful for making 3d models of your project. Even you can make 3d print out of the project from 3d print station.
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Getting started with Sketch Up
5) Simple modeling-1
5) Simple modeling-1 – command Line, Orbit & Zoom, Pan
6) Simple modeling-2
6) Simple modeling-2 – command Rectangle, Circle, Polylines, & Orbit, Pan Zoom
7) Simple modeling-3
7) Simple modeling-3 – command Push-Pull, Offset, Move, Rotate & Scale
Simple modeling-4
Simple modeling-4 & Material application using Paint Bucket tool, Shadow, Fog
Importing AutoCAD drawing in Sketch Up
9) Importing AutoCAD drawing in Sketch Up & doing 3d Model of Tutorial-1
Tutorial-1 Application of learning of 1st floor 3D modeling
Tutorial-1 Application of learning of 1st floor 3D modeling
Tutorial-1 Doors, Windows, Lawn Paving, Paint Bucket
Tutorial-1 Doors, Windows, Lawn Paving, Paint Bucket
Tutorial-1 Paint Bucket, 3D Component from internet
Tutorial-1 Paint Bucket, 3D Component from internet, Shadow, Camera, Animation
Exporting Sketch Up file to 3DStudioMAX & AutoCAD software
Exporting Sketch Up file to 3DStudioMAX & AutoCAD software


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Describing people in Spanish is an important and basic skill that you will apply often in your conversations. Within the spectrum of vocabulary you'll need to describe others, you might find yourself needing to express someone's laziness. So, let's see some different ways we can say lazy in Spanish.
There are different words to say lazy in Spanish. Some of the most common ones include:
- Flojo – lazy
- Perezoso – lazy
- Holgazán – lazy / procrastinator / lazy bones
- Vago – lazy/couch potato
- Huevón – lazy / slacker / bum
They work with ser to describe someone's characteristics and with estar (or similar verbs) to express a temporary state of laziness.
All of these words are very popular ways to say lazy in Spanish. Since lazy is a common word that we constantly use in our conversations, in this article, I've compiled a list of 5 popular ways to say 'lazy' in Spanish.
Since these words have different degrees of formality, I'll provide you with a short description so you know where and when to use these options. Additionally, I'll include some examples and phrase structures that you can follow.
By the end of this, you'll be able to say lazy with the vocabulary of a native speaker.
1. Flojo – Lazy
As you may already know, flojo is a very popular way to say lazy in Spanish. Even though it's a standard and common word, in this context, 'flojo' is more popular in Latin American Spanish-speaking countries since it can have other meanings in Castilian Spanish.
One of the advantages of this word is that you can use it in both formal and informal situations. Just be aware that, as an adjective, you need to use its feminine or masculine form to match the gender of the person that you're describing.
Like other words from this list, depending on the verb that you use, flojo or floja can express a permanent characteristic or a temporary state. Check the examples below:
[Ser conjugated] + (adv) + [flojo]
Mis amigas son muy flojas
My friends are very lazy
Harry es super flojo, nunca estudia
Harry is so lazy, he never studies
No somos flojos, pero hoy estamos muy cansados
We're not lazy, but we're very tired
Even though it gets lost in the translation, remember that there is a slight difference between ser and estar. In this case, ser expresses a permanent characteristic and estar a temporary state.
[Estar conjugated] + de [flojo]
No hice nada el sábado, estuve de floja
I didn't do anything on Saturday, I was being lazy
¿Por qué estás de flojo? ¿No tienes trabajo?
Why are you being lazy? Don't you have work?
Take: In other contexts, flojo means 'loose' or 'slow'. In Castilian Spanish, this word means 'weak'.
2. Perezoso – Lazy
Perezoso is another standard and common term to say 'lazy' in Spanish. Although it's known in all Spanish speaking countries, this word tends to be more common in Castilian Spanish. This doesn't not mean that you cannot use it with all Spanish speakers, just beware that people may use other words.
Overall, perezoso is used to describe a person's characteristics. As a result, it works with ser. Below there are some examples that you can use as guidance. As something optional, you can add an adverb to intensify this word.
[Ser conjugated] + (adv) + [perezoso]
Mis compañeros son bastante perezosos
My classmates are very lazy
Cynthia es muy inteligente, pero muy perezosa
Cynthia is very smart, but very lazy
Normalmente, Larry no es perezoso, no sé qué le pasa
Usually, Larry is not lazy, I don't know what's going on
In addition to using it to describe someone's characteristics, you can use perezoso as a way to call someone out.
Qué + perezosa + [complement]
Nadia, ¡qué perezosa! ¡Vamos, son las 8!
Nadia, you're so lazy! Come on, it's 8!
¡Qué perezosos son! Ayúdenme a preparar la comida
How lazy you guys are! Help me prepare lunch
Take Note: The expression tener pereza means 'to feel lazy', 'be lazy'. It can also be used to express that something causes your laziness. In Latin American Spanish speaking countries, you will use tener flojera.
[Tener conjugated] + flojera + de + [activity]
Andy, tengo pereza de ir a la escuela
Andy, I'm too lazy to go to school
3. Holgazán – lazy / procrastinator / lazy bones
In both Castilian and Latin American Spanish, holgazán is another way to say 'lazy'. This word is slightly more formal than 'flojo', but you can still use it in a wide range of situations. 'Holgazán' can be translated as 'lazy', 'lazy bum' or 'sloth'.
Something to keep in mind with this word is that, depending on the context and the elements that surround it, holgazán can be both an adjective or a noun. In other words, you can use it either to name a person or to describe that person's laziness.
Here are some structures that you can use:
[Ser conjugated] + [adv/un/una] + [holgazán]
No soy holgazana, pero no me gusta limpiar
I'm not lazy, but I don't like to clean
Tu novio es super holgazán, ¡dile que te ayude!
Your boyfriend is so lazy! Tell him to help you!
Las vecinas son unas holgazanas, nunca riegan sus plantas
The neighbors are procrastinators, they never water their plants
Notice that in the previous examples, unas is being used as a way to emphasize the characteristics of holgazán. This type of expression is very common in Spanish. Here you can learn more about the uses of 'un' and 'uno'.
If you use 'holgazán' as a noun (to name someone), you can follow this structure:
(Article) + [holgazán] + [complement]
Oye, holgazana, ya es hora de irnos
Hey, lazybones, it's time to go
El holgazán de tu hijo no se quiere despertar
Your lazy son doesn't want to wake up
4. Vago – lazy/couch potato
Vago is a more casual way to say 'lazy' in Spanish. Given that this word is the direct translation of 'bone lazy' or 'lazy', it's more suitable for informal situations. With this meaning, vago or vaga are used to describe a lazy person that doesn't do much and has lots of free time.
Overall, this word is more popular in Latin American Spanish. Just like the other expressions from this list, if the laziness is a permanent characteristic in person, you use ser instead of estar. Check these examples below:
[Ser conjugated] + [vago]
¡No sean vagos, tenemos que terminar el proyecto!
Don't be lazy, we need to finish the project!
Sally y sus hermanos no trabajan, son muy vagos
Sally and her brothers don't work, they're very lazy
Lenna es vaga y sólo se la pasa viendo televisión
Lenna is a couch potato and she just watches TV
Take Note: In Latin American Spanish speaking countries, vago can also be used to describe a mischievous or restless person. Make sure that you pay attention to the context.
Quiero mucho a mis sobrinos, pero son muy vagos
I love my nephews very much, but they're restless
5. Huevón – Lazy / Slacker / Bum
Out of all the words from this list, huevón is the most informal option that you can use to say 'lazy' in Spanish. Since this is slang and for some people a vulgar word, you should only use it among your friends or family.
Huevón or güevón can be translated as 'slacker', 'bum', or 'lazy'. Additionally, this word can be used in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Make sure you keep this in mind since in other countries 'huevón' is used to describe a silly person.
Here are some examples of how to use this word. Notice that, as an adjective, 'huevón' needs to match the gender of the person that you're describing.
[Ser conjugated] + (adv) + [huevón]
¡Ya despiértate! ¡No seas huevón!
Wake up! Don't be such a slacker!
Kenny es bien huevón y no hace nada en la casa
Kenny is very lazy and he doesn't do anything in his house
Tus amigas son unas huevonas, nunca quieren hacer nada
Your friends are bums, they never want to do anything
Take Note: Tener hueva is a slang phrase that can be used to express that you're feeling lazy. Keep in mind that, in Spanish, huevo is a versatile word with different meanings. Here you can check some of them.
Wrapping Up
Expanding your vocabulary will help you improve your communication and command of Spanish. For that reason, in this article, we've learned different ways to say 'lazy' in Spanish. Since laziness is a common feeling, knowing these words will help you improve your conversations when describing someone's lazy characteristics or habits.
Although most of the words that we've learned are standard terms, some of them are more popular in Latin American Spanish speaking countries than in Spain. In order to improve your slang vocabulary, you've also learned some casual words to say lazy.
Hopefully, now you know different words to say lazy in Spanish. It's time to start applying them in your conversation, no seas flojo and use them!


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Project Journey
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Discovery process to learn about your current needs, processes, and capabilities to understand what the solution/ system will need to help solve, improve, and do.
With information about your current needs, processes, capabilities, and with a reflection on your ROI, our team creates a concept and budgetary proposal for you to review.
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Our team does the necessary steps to engineer, manufacture, and test the system in our facility. At the end of this stage, your team will be invited to view and complete a FAT with us and begin initial training.
After making any required modifications, the system is prepared for relocation and shipped to your location. Our team will travel to the site to assist with the install and provide necessary training as part of the SAT.
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Undoubtedly water is essential to your health. It takes up to 75% of your body weight; water plays a crucial role in regulating everything from brain function to physical performance to digestion- and much more.
Still, while it's clear that drinking enough water is essential to health, you may wonder whether timing matters.
- After waking up
Drinking one glass of water after waking up to help activate your internal organs. The water will help to remove toxins from the body before your first meal for the day. This detoxing tells your body that it's time to get going. Like a gently flowing stream paving its way through rocks and debris, your circulatory system needs fluid to remove stubborn free radicals and residue from burned calories used during night's metabolism.
- Before a meal
Consuming water before eating helps you feel fuller; that means you'll be less likely to over-eat. When one gets hydrated, the stomach is ready for food; water wakes up the taste buds and moisturizes the stomach lining so brittle or acidic foods would not be uncomfortable. Having a glass of water dampen the mouth and clears out leftovers from earlier food, drinks, or smoking in anticipation of coming meal or snack.
Also, drink one glass of water half an hour before a meal to help digestion. Avoid drinking just before or soon after a meal as the water will dilute the digestive juices. Drink water only an hour after the meal to allow the body to absorb nutrients.
- Drink water when you're hungry
If you're hungry meals between meals, pour yourself a tall glass of fresh drinking water first to check if you are dehydrated or hungry. Sometimes people think they are hungry when they are just thirsty. This practice will limit the daily calorie intake.
- Drink water before-during-after workout
Depending on environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and body's fluid levels, one may need some glasses of water to prevent dehydration during and after the workout. Hydrating the body is essential to guard against heat stroke in warm weather and frostbite in cold temperatures. The body's circulatory system plays a protective role in both extremes of heat and needs water to function correctly.
Doing vigorous exercise, you may need to drink a lot of water to replace fluids lost through sweat and urination. The amount you will need to rehydrate yourself depends on your weight, health, and whether you exercised in hot or humid conditions- especially for long periods- among other factors. Be sure not to gulp too much water down, or you could bring on stomach cramps.
- Drink water when you are exposed to germs
If you are around sick people in the hospital or at work and school, try to drink a little extra water than usual to help wash away germs and viruses that your body may have caught. A well-hydrated body encourages bacterial and viral invaders to move along and excrete from the body, so they don't settle in and multiply in your system.
- Drink more water when you are ill
If one gets sick, it is advised to increase fluid intake, including water. Hydrating when sick helps remove unwanted bacteria and germs from the body, thus cleansing the body from inside. Drinking eight glasses of water daily (8 ounces per glass) is still a good goal for most people, however other fluids like tea juice and soup count toward total intake.
- Drink water when if you feel tired
If you feel the need for a nap but cannot take one, have a glass or two of water instead. Did you know that fatigue is often due to dehydration? As a result of its ability to move quickly through the body, water can reach your brain and give it a signal for a little quick boost.
- Before bath
Drinking one glass of water before taking a shower to help lower your blood pressure.
- Before sleep
Drinking one glass of water an hour before bedtime helps to replenish any fluid loss during
Also know: What is Mindful Eating and 12 Expert Strategies for practicing Mindful Eating in your Daily Life.


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History Of Pokerstars
The history of PokerStars starts in 1999 when a former IBM programmer from Israel named Isai Sceinberg, and his two sons, established the company and began developing the sites poker software. In September 2001, Terrance Chan (then working PokerStars customer support) announced on the RGP forums this new poker site was available for beta testing.
It didn't take long for PokerStars.com to become one of the largest brands on the net. Due to a freeroll promotion they pushed on RGP, a then popular poker forum, the site already had a lot of traffic before real money play began in December 2001. Perhaps the biggest reason for PokerStars early success, outside the strong prelaunch marketing, was their poker software. This software, which still sets the bar other online poker sites strive for, was like nothing anyone had seen before. Prior to PokerStars launching, online poker sites had old buggy software that occasionally shipped pots to the wrong player, would freeze up causing time outs and lacked anything but the most basic features.
Gaining Players Trust
While software was the main selling feature, PokerStars also did a solid job gaining players trust. 2001 was a time where many players had been burned due to start up poker sites failing, so any new online poker site was heavily scrutinized. Knowing this a strong management team was assembled with 1983 WSOP Main Event Champion Tom McEvoy as the main spokesperson and other known poker community members working support. PokerStars also went to great lengths to attract professionals to their site, including setting up a pro only table which at $50/$100 limit hold'em was then the highest stake game played online and likewise had the biggest rail fan base watching.
In late 2002 PokerStars.com reached status as the second largest online poker site trailing only PartyPoker. At the time PokerStars.com had an average player volume around 7,000 simultaneous players while PartyPoker was hovering around 11,000. Close on their tail was Paradise Poker and PokerRoom.com, but PokerStars would widen their margin massively thanks to promotions they ran for the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event.
2003 World Series of Poker
The 2003 World Series of Poker $10,000 buy-in Main Event set a record for the most ever entrants at 839 players. This was 208 more players than the record set the previous year. The increase came due to poker becoming more popular and also due to satellite tournaments held at online poker sites. PokerStars fielded approximately 40 players that year to the Main Event and then hit the jackpot when a 27-year old accountant from Tennessee named Chris Moneymaker became the 2003 World Champion of Poker.
What made this run so impressive is this was Moneymaker's first ever live tournament. He won his seat after investing just $39 into a PokerStars satellite. After entering the final table of ten with a huge chip lead, he outlasted a stacked table of opponents that included the likes of Phil Ivey, David Singer, David Grey, Amir Vahedi, Jason Lester, Dan Harrington and Sam Farha to claim the $2.5 million dollar first place prize all while decked out in PokerStars gear including a hat, jacket and t-shirt.
The 2003 WSOP Main Event final table became televisions most aired poker broadcast with reruns near daily for the years to come. What ensued from here is something no one could have imagined. The record of 839 entrants set the year before was shattered in 2004 when 2,576 players showed up for the $10,000 buy-in main event. This created a $5 million dollar first place prize and once again a player who won his seat on PokerStars.com this time Greg Raymer, captured the prize. None of the trends stopped as in 2005 the record was again shatter with 5,619 entrants (more than 1/3 of which won their seat at PokerStars.com )and Joe Hachem took the $7.5 million dollars prize and became the Main Event's third consecutive winner who won their seat to play via PokerStars.
The exposure PokerStars gained through the World Series of Poker helped them bridge the gap between their closest competitors and before long Party Poker and PokerStars.com were in a back and forth battle for title as world's largest poker site, each holding a near 3-to-1 lead over PokerRoom.com which sat in a distant third place.
PokerStars Live Tournaments
In 2004, fresh off the hype of the Chris Moneymaker win, PokerStars launched their first live tournament called the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA). This was a televised event, initially part of the World Poker Tour (WPT). The television broadcasts gave PokerStars a huge boost for much the opposite reason as the World Series of Poker broadcasts did. This was because rather than an amateur who won their seat online winning, it was Gus Hansen the only man on the circuit with two World Poker Tour wins (then only in its second season) victorious as he completed one of the greatest runs in poker history winning his third WPT title. Hansen was inducted as an inaugural member in the World Poker Tour walk of fame later that year along with Doyle Brunson and James Garner.
The 2004 PCA was a huge success and with that PokerStars decided that year to launch their own tour called the European Poker Tour (EPT). Season one of the EPT ran in 2004 and had 7 events, these events were held in Barcelona, London, Dublin, Copenhagen, Deauville, Vienna and Monte Carlo. Both the PCA and EPT are still going strong. The 2011 PCA will be held January 7-16, 2011 at the luxurious Atlantis Resort & Casino in The Bahamas, while the EPT Season 7 is now underway with 13 stops on this year's tour.
PokerStars.com has greatly expanded its live tournament offerings in recent years. They now run several live tournament circuits in addition to the EPT, including the Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT), Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), Australia New Zealand Poker Tour (ANZPT), UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), Italian Poker Tour (IPT) and the North American Poker Tour (NAPT). Not only in PokerStars now dominate in online poker, but they also are the fastest growing company in the world of live high stakes poker. In fact they even have their own live card room in Asia's Macau located at the Grand Lisboa casino.
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Ruth's Chris Site Plan OK'd
The site plan for a new Ruth's Chris Steak House on Fourth Avenue in downtown Ann Arbor has received approval from the city council. Action came at the council's June 2, 2014 meeting. The city's planning commission recommended approval at its April 1, 2014 meeting.
The site plan calls for renovating the single-story building at 314 S. Fourth Ave. and putting up a 1,943-square-foot second-floor mezzanine addition over the front part … [Full Story]


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A homeless family with five young children were forced to use sleeping bags on a Garda Station floor overnight because they had nowhere else to turn.
Councillor and CEO of Inner City Helping Homeless Anthony Flynn said the family had previously contacted Dublin City Council seeking emergency beds.
The children aged between seven and 16 were dressed in their school uniforms and were snapped by Councillor Flynn as they carried their school bags around during the night.
Mr Flynn, who put up a post on social media and described the Dublin family's ordeal, wrote: "The reality of homelessness in Ireland.
"Tonight I was called to a city Garda station by my team.
"This is why children given sleeping bags by a state service because they had no accommodation a available for the family. I am utterly lost for words tonight's #WorldHomelessDay."
But Dublin City Council has disputed this and has claimed the family were "offered emergency accommodation last night but did not wish to take up the offer".
It is understood the family had arrived at Store Street Garda Station at 9.30pm and they left at about 1am.
Mr Flynn said his charity sourced and provided an apartment for the family last night and told the Irish Daily Mirror: "I did [put them up]. We're in a situation where. Gardai had been in touch with the statutory agencies in terms of the family that did present at Store Street [Garda Station].
"Our outreach support teams visit Store Street Garda Station anyways on a nightly basis to deal with people that are rough sleeping in the station.
"While they were they came across the family who had been provided with sleeping bags by the statutory agencies and told that there was no accommodation available for them last night and that they would have to remain in the garda station."
Mr Flynn and Inner City Helping Homeless are working today to try and find suitable accommodation for the mum and dad, in their 50s, and the kids.
A Dublin City Council spokeswoman with the Dublin Region Homeless Executive said: "In relation to your query, this mother and her children were offered emergency accommodation last night but did not wish to take up the offer.
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To get us started in reading the chapter material and prepare us for the Class Discussions you are being asked to do a chapter 'map' for some of the assigned reading chapters. You can do these freehand or by using a software that can help you create the visual map of what you thought was significant or caught your attention in your reading. You can also choose to create a subordinated outline from your reading of the chapters through writing or typing. This is your choice based on your reading.
Each map should be ORGANIZED to include the following areas:
There are a number of ways to construct a Concept Map. Check out these links to see which way most fits you.
Of course, you can also do a freehand concept map (especially if you are artistically inclined). Remember: color is important in aiding your recall of the material so…be colorful, use images or whatever else will help you remember what you read. What ever you do you will need to take a picture if you have drawn the mind map or save the document with your notes and submit the part one with the part two attached.
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After you complete the concept map for the readings in any way you are comfortable, answer the following questions about your reading. Explaining your thinking demonstrates your sincerity so please do think carefully and respond authentically.
SUBMIT YOUR NOTES PART 1, 2, AND 3 IN THIS SUBMISSION SPACE and UPLOAD YOUR RECORDING
Part 3
After reading these chapters look at the material in these chapters and identify one or two concepts or communication skills identified here that will help you work more successfully in a team environment. Identify the concept and then explain why and what it would look like in the actual communication experience. What in this chapter can help you work better in a team situation at work or school?


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An environmental group described the damage as "catastrophic," and the concentration of pollutants in nearby waters has already exceeded allowable levels tens of thousands of times, according to Russia's Rosprirodnadzor environmental agency.
Originally, the plant's employees tried to contain the spill on their own and did not report the incident to the emergency services for two days, the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Evgeny Zinichev, said during a Wednesday meeting chaired by Putin. and shown on national television.
"So what, are we going to learn about social media emergencies now? Are you okay there?" Putin said, chiding Krasnoyarsk governor Alexander Uss and managers of the Norilsk-Taimyr Energy Company, which operates the station, for a belated response after local authorities learned of the spill on social media.
The Investigative Committee, Russia's main law enforcement body, said Tuesday that a criminal investigation was launched into 20,000 tons of diesel fuel that spilled into a Norilsk river after the "unexplained decompression" of a storage tank. .
Thaw permafrost?
Nornickel, the parent company of the power company, said the base of the storage tank possibly sank due to the thawing of permafrost, highlighting the dangers that increasingly warmer temperatures pose to Arctic infrastructure and ecosystems, according to the Russian state news agency TASS.
"At this point we can assume … that due to the abnormally mild summer temperatures recorded in recent years, the permafrost may have melted and the pillars below the platform may have sunk," said Sergey Dyachenko, chief operations officer at Nornickel. , according to the TASS. news agency.
North Asia, especially above the Arctic Circle in Siberia, has seen the highest-than-normal temperatures on the planet so far in 2020. During the first four months of the year, the region has seen temperatures of more than 4 degrees Celsius above normal on average.
Scientists say the Arctic region is warming, on average, twice as fast as the rest of the planet, as a result of global warming.
Local authorities said the spill could take weeks to begin cleanup, as the region lacks experience using such amounts of fuel, the river is not navigable, and there are no roads around it. Additional groups of experts from other regions are being deployed after the state of emergency.
"The incident had catastrophic consequences and we will see the repercussions for years to come," Sergey Verkhovets, arctic project coordinator for the Russian branch of WWF, said in a statement. "We are talking about dead fish, contaminated plumage of birds and poisoned animals."