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Wisconsin parents and children are adjusting to a new reality — kids staying at home with no school for at least three weeks. To slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Tony Evers ordered all K-12 schools closed starting Wednesday through April 6. Many schools are closing earlier, starting Monday.
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Milwaukee Public Schools is shutting down between Monday and April 13. The decision was made Friday evening.
A day later, school district officials said an MPS employee who works at Hopkins-Lloyd Community School in the North Division neighborhood had likely been infected with the coronavirus.
Mercedes White has two children who attend Hopkins-Lloyd and she's worried they may have been exposed to the virus. She said she hadn't heard from the district on Sunday.
"I'm finding things out from the news. I didn't know anything about it until [Saturday] night," White told WUWM.
An MPS spokesperson said the district is calling, emailing and sending letters to all Hopkins-Lloyd families. MPS hasn't released details about the employee, including the job the person holds and whether the worker was in the school last week.
White's two older children have both been sick with a cough since early last week, and they were told to stay home from school. White says she called the Milwaukee Health Department on Sunday, and staff told her that they would reach out if her family needs to get tested for COVID-19.
She says she's frustrated with what seems like a lack of planning from the health department and school district.
"They should have had everything situated first and then closed the schools," White said. "I feel like they could have did at least mandatory testing first — like everyone get tested first and then see if they want to close."
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik said Saturday that her department is working to find people who had contact with the infected Hopkins-Lloyd employee.
Jenni Hofschulte says the news about the MPS employee being infected is concerning for people across the district. Hofschulte is a parent coordinator at MPS' Maryland Avenue Montessori School on the East Side.
"A lot of our schools have crossover staff — people in and out of multiple buildings during the day, speech pathologists specifically, school [psychologists,]" Hofschulte said. "You know, going one place possibly being exposed, and going to the next place."
"This is something that we're gonna go through as a community and a country, and someday we'll say, 'Remember when?' " - Jenni Hofschulte
Hofschulte says the situation with the sick Hopkins-Lloyd employee reinforces that Evers made the right decision to shut down K-12 schools. But she says there are a lot of questions, about whether staff will continue to get paid, about what kind of remote learning students might receive.
"I told our parents in our parent newsletter, we're all pioneers right now," Hofschulte said. "This is something that we're gonna go through as a community and a country, and someday we'll say, 'Remember when?' And it's OK to be gentle with each other."
Hofschulte is working with other parent advocates to arrange help for those who might need it. More than 80% of MPS students are from low-income families and may rely on the meals and childcare provided by schools.
MPS is setting up 20 meal pick-up sites around the city where students can get the breakfast and lunch they normally would be fed at school. The sites will be open between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and they'll have learning materials available for parents to take home.
Childcare is another issue. Alejandra Garza is the mother of a third-grader at Honey Creek Elementary on the south side and a 2-year-old in daycare. Now that they'll be home for the foreseeable future, Garza says she'll have to stop work at her part-time job to take care of them.
"I'm sure I'm not the only one, but we're going to get to the point where we need assistance with food or paying our bills," Garza said. "Because I don't have enough money to just get a two-week vacation and not go to work, otherwise I would have done that already. I don't know what's gonna happen to be honest."
But in the end, Garza says she's glad that schools are closed.
"The fact that they are thinking about our kids' safety, that's good enough for me. Because that's all that matters to me," Garza said.
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Local officials kiss a horse' for good cause
By Staff
KISS ME n Keller Beasley, general manager of Old Navy, helps kick off a fund-raiser for Relay for Life with Meridian Police Chief Gregg Lewis, Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie and Meridian's Chief Administrative Officer Ken Storms. The three officials have agreed to kiss a horse for $5,000 in donations. Photo by Paula Merritt/The Meridian Star
By Kelly Quackenbush/The Meridian Star
March 29, 2001
Old Navy employees kicked off a Relay for Life fund-raiser to benefit the American Cancer Society Wednesday, as local officials agreed to "kiss a horse" for $5,000 donations.
Who, they said, would not pay to see that?
Old Navy employees are counting on members of the community to pay big bucks to see these public officials do just that Sheriff Billy Sollie, Police Chief Gregg Lewis and Ken Storms, Meridian's chief administrative officer.
Relay for Life events raise millions of dollars every year to help fund cancer research. The staff at Old Navy has participated in the local Relay for three years.
Beasley said Old Navy employees enjoy the opportunity to get involved with the community. Their team includes 15 Old Navy employees and 20-30 family members.
The "kiss a horse" idea came from the husband of Old Navy's operations manager, Rhonda Irwin. Bob Irwin is the fuel coordinator for Pump and Save.
Storms agreed.
Lewis said cancer is a disease that affects everybody in one way or another.
The Old Navy relay team will be accepting donations at these upcoming events: a bake sale at the Bonita Lakes Wal-Mart April 14; an employee car wash with grilled hamburgers and hot dogs at Mazingo's Garden Center May 26; and Old Navy customer fun day with popcorn, face painting and a clown at the Old Navy store June 2.
There will be donation boxes set up at the main lobby of the Meridian Police Department, Highland Cleaners, The Cleaners, Crystal Cleaners and the Old Navy store. Puppy paw prints will be available at all events for a donation of $2.
The "horse kissing" will take place the night of the 2001 Relay for Life, June 8-9.
Kelly Quackenbush is a staff writer for The Meridian Star. E-mail her at email@example.com.


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Veterans Day 2013
On November 6, 2013 Desert Storm veteran, Mr. Cuccurullo, special education teacher in social studies and language arts, Mr. Mason, science teacher, Mr. Wronko, social studies teacher, and Mr. Williams, 5th grade teacher and veteran, along with Mr. Wronko's students, Michael Witherspoon Jr., Kanasia Taylor, Khiya Mullings, Civinsky Labord, Anthony Michael Hicks, Deyonna Carter, and Kiarra Carpenter had an assembly for veterans from World War II, the Korean War (Forgotten War), and the Vietnam War.
Those veterans were Lou Parisi, World War II veteran, Alfonse Freda, Korean War veteran, and George Reed, Vietnam veteran. The assembly consisted of a video tribute to the veterans of World War One, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam war, Desert Storm, war in Afghanistan, and war in Iraq. The music that was used through the course of the videos were "Over There," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Fortunate Son," and "Mama I'm Coming Home." The video tribute was created by Mr. Cuccurullo.
Besides the music video tribute, Mr. Wronko's students Michael Witherspoon Jr., Kanasia Taylor, Khiya Mullings, Civinsky Labord, Anthony Michael Hicks, Deyonna Carter, and Kiarra Carpenter along with Mr. Cuccurullo's and Mr. Mason's assistance presented power point presentations on World War One, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam war, Desert Storm, war in Afghanistan, and war in Iraq. In addition to each war, Mr. Mason provided background scientific information of the conditions the veterans had to endure for each of the wars. For instance, Mr. Mason provided the following information:
As with everyday life, participants in war need to study the weather. Weather has played a factor in decisions by the military in every war.
Weather has had an impact on key military battles and campaigns throughout history. Military leaders who took weather events and patterns into account before a battle typically fared better than those who ignored them. –
See more at: http://airman.dodlive.mil/2013/02/battlefield-weather/#sthash.70oncdez.dpuf
World War One: Trench foot was a condition many soldiers experienced. It usually was a result of the soldiers standing for long periods of time in water filled trenches. Their feet would get wet and stay wet for hours, resulting in trench foot.
During World War II, weather forecasts played a decisive role in the scheduling of the landing in Normandy (see D-Day). The invasion was initially scheduled for June 5, but an unfavorable weather report anticipated thoroughly nasty seas and winds of up to forty-five miles an hour. A break in the weather on the next day enabled the Allies to land an unanticipated benefit of the bad weather was that it helped the Allies achieve almost complete surprise.
Furthermore, Mr. Williams' students asked the following guests about their experiences in the wars that they served in. Finally, Mr. Parham, Asbury Park Middle School vice principal and Desert Storm veteran, addressed the crowd explaining why Veterans Day is important and also remembered the loss of John A. Quinlan, the son of the late guidance counselor of Asbury Park Middle School, Kate Quinlan. John A. Quinlan served three tours in Afghanistan fighting the terrorists who caused a fatal blow to the World Trade Center on 9/11.
On an additional note, Mr. White, Asbury Park Middle School language arts teacher, was selected the Veterans of Foreign Wars teacher of the year. Past recipients of the award were, Mr. Wronko, Mr. Williams, Mr. Schneider, and Ms. Hayes.
A thanks goes out to Mr. Gold Farb, head custodian, who set up the seating for the assembly, Lorne Pierce, who made sure the sound system and projector for the power point display worked, Ms. Friedman and her chorus for providing patriotic music, and Mr. Kames, who took pictures of the assembly. .
To keep the spirit of Veterans Day moving here is Khiya Mullings Patriots Pen.
What Patriotism means to me.
I am proud to be a patriot because I am free. With this freedom also comes responsibility. What I mean is that since everyone is free because our brave men and women of the armed forces, than everyone should help each other. For instance, after Hurricane Sandy, I made sure that I helped the victims. I gave away clothes and canned goods.
I am also happy that we have our freedom to do what we want whenever we want because nobody can control us. Being independent is fun and rewarding because when someone is in need you do not have to get permission to help that person.
People like myself can show that they are very patriotic. For instance, people get tattoos of the American Flag to show pride in their country while the students say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning to show the country respect. Besides showing our country respect, we are free in a lot of ways. Everyone can use technology, play video games, and watch movies on a Friday night. However, in some countries you are not allowed to do that. For example, in Cuba you can get in trouble for using technology and get sent to jail for three years if they find a computer inside your house. But not in this country because we have our freedom.
Like I said before you can do anything to show patriotism. You can sing the National Anthem and celebrate black history month. When other countries are in war some of the children see it and get put in war. This is a reason why people sing the national anthem and it makes people emotional because it reminds everyone of all the soldiers who fought for freedom and also trying to bring freedom to others.
You must think about it. We would not be free if it was not for the people who fought for our country. It is interesting to know how soldiers overseas are making our lives good here in America. Because of their service, this makes me into a proud patriot. Every time I think about a patriotism it makes me think about how we should be thankful for everything. Being a patriot is not just being free, it is also being helpful! .
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Reficco is Argentinian. She was born in Boston, but grew up in Buenos Aires and speaks fluent Spanish. "Honestly, as a Latina and as a first Latina Liar ever, I think for me, my biggest priority was to represent my people and the stories that we're telling in the most accurate, responsible, and respectful way I could," she said in an interview with People.
Reficco has also opened up about the difficulties she's faced in the industry as a Latine actor. "When I'm in the U.S., I definitely do feel less welcomed," she said in an interview with Refinery29. "Speaking in Spanish almost feels like a political decision sometimes, which is really heartbreaking. Life here in the U.S. — honestly, it is harder. I'm having to justify my life, and my existence, and why I'm here so many times a day."


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By seeing the plethora of skin for minecraft that runs on the internet, did you get into the mind to create your own character appearances? but you don't know where to start. which tool to choose? what to start with? How to create a character in minecraft? How to make a custom skin in minecraft? no more questions, follow our tutorial to find out how to create your skins for minecraft. you can then share them with the community and be part of the contributors of the notch game.
In a previous tutorial, we saw how to change the appearance (Skin) of your character in Minecraft. The latter offered you to choose an appearance created by another player and use it instead of
the base skin. But maybe some of you want to make your own appearances? Want to remake yourself in pixels? Create your little sister, your boyfriend/girlfriend, or just submit your own skin of
your favorite hero? We will see how to do it in this tutorial.
List of needs:
– The Minecraft game
– The need cool shoes website
There are several software that allows you to create your skins for Minecraft. For this tutorial, we have chosen to work with an online creation tool: Miners Need Cool Shoes. Don't be afraid, everything is in English, but we will take it apart step by step to fully understand how it works.
During your first visit, you arrive on a page divided into three parts.
To start, let's see the left part, which represents the import options:
on the first line, you have the possibility to recover the skin of a player by entering his nickname.
– "A solid color" allows you to color your entire character with a defined color.
– With "Import from computer", you load a .png appearance that you have previously uploaded to a site. You can then modify it as you wish.
– Finally, "Generate Random" will draw one of the appearances posted on the site, at random.
Now let's see the central area:
– With the search box at the top, enter a characteristic that you want for your character, in order to reveal the skins already made by other players. You can then click on one of them to load it on the
right part.
– By clicking on the icons "Paint Tool", "Rectangle Tool" or "Fill Tool", you can directly color the boxes of your future character, respectively from pixel to pixel, in the larger or smaller square, and finally
by coloring all A part of the body.
– "Filter" allows you to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of your character.
– Finally, "Export" gives you the possibility to have your skin printed in 3D (paid option), to share it with the community, to change it via your Minecraft account, or quite simply to download it in .png on your computer.
Let's move on to the last part, the area on the right:
– This is where you can admire the 3D rendering of your skin. By clicking on the members of the little character at the bottom right, you hide the elements of the 3D version, which allows you to be
more precise in the creation.
– The arrow at the top right allows you to cancel the last action, it is the equivalent of a "Ctrl + Z" on Word, Paint, …
– By clicking on the icons just above, you remove the armor layer or your character itself.
6.CREATING A SKIN (Minecraft Skin Editor)
Now that we've gone through the options, let's get started with creating a new exportable skin on Minecraft. For this tutorial, we are going to give ourselves the objective of making a female
character, wearing an elegant red dress. Well, everyone has their own trip, eh;)
1. The character's skin:
Let us first take care of our damsel's skin in pixels. Choose the "Fill Tool" to access a color palette. Prepare a skin color by playing with the color circle, then use it on the different parts of
your character. If necessary, click on the parts of the little man at the bottom right to make certain members disappear. Remember to rotate your 3D model to verify that everything has been
2. The head:
Now let's tackle the details of the face. Select "Paint Tool" to benefit from the precision of the brush. Keeping only the head, draw eyes with white and the color of your choice. You can add a small
outline in black.
Now our lady's hair. We will for example make it blonde. Pick the color and run it across the forehead, the outer pixels around the eyes, and other sides of the head. To add a little more, you can
lightly cover one eye with the hair. Do not forget to also color "under the head" so as not to forget anything.
3. The bust:
The head is finished, let's move on to the bust. Select only the bust thanks to the little man at the bottom right to have a better vision. If you want to make his long hair, draw it the length you want on
the chest. Do the same on the back.
We are now going to draw the clothes so that your character is not confused with Eve. For our tutorial, we will select the color red and paint the outlines of the dress. Of course, do this
on all sides of the bust.
4. The arms:
Depending on the clothes you want to draw, you can leave your arms bare. In our case, we are going to make small black suspenders attached to the sleeves of the same color as the dress.
5. The legs:
Last part of our character: the legs. Finish painting the dress red the length you want. The last touch, draw small shoes. As always, turn the model well to view all sides.
And it's over! Of course, this template is quite simple, and you can put more details on your own if you wish. We will now export it to your profile to enjoy it. Click on "Export" in the central part of the
page to access the export options. To be sure to keep your avatar, choose "Download to computer" it will provide you with security.
Now, click on "Change Minecraft.net Skin", and upload it to your profile after logging in. For more details on changing skin, see our tutorial on how to change the appearance (Skin) of
your character in Minecraft.
Finally, by launching Minecraft, you will be able to admire the result of your little creation session.
This is how our tutorial on creating skins for Minecraft ends. 🙂
Minecraft Skin Editors to Try With:
- Custom Skin Creator for Minecraft App on Android – Click here
- https://www.minecraftskins.com/skin-editor/
- http://minecraft.novaskin.me/
- https://www.minecraftskins.net/skineditor
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How many lockdowns can Europe take?
France has gone into lockdown for a third time despite assurances that it wouldn't, and Germany is also discussing tightening the measures again to contain the virus. Portugal, on the other hand, is hoping for a little more freedom after a tough two months. Europe's commentators describe how the pandemic continues to test people's patience and nerves.
Portugal must proceed with caution
Portugal has gone from being the country with the highest rate of new infections in the world to one of those with the lowest incidence in Europe after another long and harsh lockdown. Público warns that any step towards relaxing the measures must be taken with the utmost caution:
"The country must be distrustful in reopening, aware that it may have to go back again. And if in September last year you heard politicians say we couldn't 'return to global paralysis', today there is silence, no one is risking that promise. Even though the numbers increasingly indicate that the pandemic is under control, the bitter journey we have been on so far has taught us that we still have weeks of major uncertainty ahead. Until vaccination is more prevalent, nothing is guaranteed."
Leave the people alone!
Politicians won't achieve anything by putting the people under pressure, writes journalist Róbert Puzsér in Hírklikk:
"Of course, we still have to be careful in the coming weeks, but it's definitely time to stop accusing those who go for a walk in the woods or ride their bikes without a mask, and while aware of the risks decide for themselves that they need fresh air and human contact. Populations who are treated as adults by the elites and who make decisions based on reasonable discussion rather than because of unending stress and hysteria can fight the pandemic far more effectively. It's high time to show a humane attitude towards the people who must now - thanks to the glorious elites - make further sacrifices."
Embarassing weaklings
Rzeczpospolita columnist Artur Ilgner rejects the notion that young people are those worst affected by the effects of the pandemic:
"When I see young people grumbling because discos are closed, because you can't drink beer or go to shopping centres, or because you can't eat your popcorn at the cinema anymore; when at every step I hear people talking about the need to provide counselling for children and young people who don't know what to do with themselves, I pinch my cheek because it seems like this is all a nightmare. ... These weaklings are embarrassing! It's a disgrace that they can't act in a dignified way, that they can't support each other. The situation is difficult, but not hopeless. And not to be compared with what other generations have experienced."


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Sama Waly & Rodrigo Brum
Sama Waly lives and works in Cairo. She received her MFA in Film, Video, New Media and Animation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is currently directing a short film "Sorry, No Soy Fidel", as well as her ongoing project, "She wrote, and even skies and mountains too die alone". Her first feature-length documentary "My Father Looks Like Hassan Fathy" received the Graham Foundation grant (2019) for development and presentation. Since 2011, she has exhibited and published her work in Cairo, Chicago, and internationally. Since 2018, Sama has been training full-time, in several styles of Kung Fu Martial Arts.Rodrigo Brum (*1987) is a Brazilian filmmaker, currently based in Cairo. He holds an MA in Philosophy at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and an MFA in Film, Video, New Media and Animation at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). He recently directed his first feature documentary, "Like Someone Who Hears a Very Sad Song" (in post-production), shot in the Cape Verdean archipelago, where he lived for almost a year. In Cairo, he works on his second feature-length, "My Father Looks Like Hassan Fathy", and is part of the team of Ambient Light, a production company based in Egypt, where he produces the feature documentary "Za'atari Captains" (in post-production), directed by Ali Elarabi, and the documentary "Warda: l'algérienne" (in development), directed by Souheila Battou. His work has been supported by several grants and fellowships, including a MacDowell Fellowship (2017), and more recently the Graham Foundation Grant (2019), among many others. Rodrigo has taught philosophy and filmmaking in institutions in Brazil, United States, Cape Verde, and Egypt, where he worked as a visiting fellow at the Cairo Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences (CILAS).


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The undisputed world leader and flagship, which over the past 8 decades has managed to create a unique model of social security and jobs for people with disabilities (HH).
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One of the main directions of ONCE is the social and medical sector: gerontology centers, day centers and day care services, teleservice, home help service, etc.
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Index Points On The Gun – Dry Fire Shooter Ready Challenge – April 2023
This month's Shooter Ready Challenge. A monthly dry fire training exercise. This month Riley talks through some micro drills to create a more consistent and efficient draw. See the full archive of monthly dry fire exercises here: http://shooterreadychallenge.com/


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Halfway to history: Fresh faces and new winners!
After seven rounds we've seen six riders take P1, with several others in close contention
Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) may be at the top of the championship standings and in pole position to take his record fourth MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, but every passing race it becomes a little bit harder for the championship leader. Since Rea joined the green arrows, there have never been this many riders capable of winning a race – and the championship.
In seven rounds so far, we have seen six different race winners, half a dozen hard-fought success stories to leave the championship ablaze. You'd have to tread back to 2012 to find a similar group in the opening seven rounds – and all the way to 2001 for a more diverse number of winners (7).
Marco Melandri (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was first out of the box at Philip Island with a sensational double – despite leading for just four laps in Race 1 and barely a handful of seconds in Race 2. It was an amazing return to form for a rider who held just one victory the season before.
WorldSBK's usual suspects were quick to fire back however, with Rea and Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) taking a win apiece in Thailand. The pair also shared wins at MotorLand Aragon, but by Assen a week later another rider entered the fray: one Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK), with a tremendous lights-to-flag triumph.
Donington Park was where the 'newbies' began to make their mark. Michael van der Mark (Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team) was not amongst the favourites before the UK Round, but that matters little when the talent is so glaringly obvious. The Pata Yamaha man flew to his two first WorldSBK wins in a display of dominance not seen by a winless rider in many, many years – until two weeks later, at Brno, when Alex Lowes (Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team) shone brightest in his 118th WorldSBK race.
Perhaps the most fascinating thought of the season so far is that this super six could have easily have become seven, eight or more. The competitiveness at the top of the field cannot be properly appreciated without naming Xavi Fores (Barni Racing Team). The Valencian rider was barely a couple of tenths away from winning Race 2 at Philip Island, and was leading at MotorLand Aragon when he crashed out. Whilst Fores has struggled throughout the last two rounds, would anyone put it past the Barni Racing man to add his name to the record books?
And what about last year's STK1000 winner and runner-up? Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Junior) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) have brought the brand of brash youthfulness to the championship that tends to rapidly rise to the top. Rinaldi already had a taste at Imola, leading the early laps, while Razgatlioglu was just one step away at Donington Park. Add into the mix the reinvigorated Aprilia riders, the Red Bull Honda team and others, and the future looks brighter than ever – starting this weekend at Laguna Seca.
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Emma, a #hellofitty member, talks about her experience with cycling in London, looks at the benefits and explores why more women aren't cycling.
My journey with cycling started 5 years ago when a colleague offered to sell me his very old, aluminium-framed, Raleigh racer. Knowing nothing about bikes but staying true to my dutch heritage, I leapt at the chance, sick of my 45 minute commute on an overcrowded tube. However, despite my loyal enthusiasm, cycling is four times more popular amongst men in London [1]
"Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel…the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood."
― Susan B. Anthony
So why are women not as keen on cycling?
The media definitely does a good job scaremongering the residents of London about the dangers of cycling, even though statistically [2] crossing the street is far more dangerous. It makes the choice to cycle that much harder: you are seen to be exceptionally brave to dare tackle the capital on a bike, which scares some of the 'fairer' sex into thinking they are not cut out for it. The reality hit for me when I was standing opposite the atrocious aftermath of a cyclist crushed by a large lorry as my friend was telling me how she just bought her first bike – it even made my doubt my choice to cycle.
There is also a sense you need to be an athlete, and wear Lycra to ride a bike in London. Men dominate the cycle lanes – competitively zooming past you. The arena can be aggressive; some loons give everyone else a bad name [3]. The same does not apply in Holland, where you don't need speedy bikes or helmets, and as a result cycling is much more accessible to both sexes.
Despite these drawbacks, there are great reasons to cycle in London, and if there were more women in our cycle lanes the environment would be less hostile. With more of us on the roads and the government on our side to improve road safety, London may one day soon become cycling utopia.
Why we should cycle in London
Its quick
You can shave 5-15 minutes off most commutes in London, and taking in views of the river or riding through Hyde park in the summer beat standing under a sweaty armpit on the tube any day.
It's healthy
Instead of having to find time for the gym around long days and tedious commutes that leave you feeling lethargic, what better than killing two birds with one stone and getting to work by exercising!
Don't worry about cycling in the fog of bus and taxi fumes either – passengers inside vehicles inhale substantially more pollution than cyclists and pedestrians. Men have been proven to see reductions in heart disease, while among women the largest benefit was seen in reductions in depression. [4]
Cycling in London is not as dangerous as you think
Statistically speaking, fearing your life as a cyclist is irrational. You could die, but being a pedestrian is more dangerous, and let's face it, you're not going to stay inside your whole life, are you? As long as you use your common sense and stay well behind all lorries, buses and taxis you should be OK – around 50% [5] of accidents in London happen because of large vehicles (don't get stuck on the left side of a turning truck).
Don't run red lights – not only could you miss seeing an oncoming vehicle, but pedestrians don't like you very much if you cut them up, and the transport police love to fine you these days.
It's not only practically free, it makes you feel free
Cycling is so worth not being tied to train times, not getting sick from coughing commuters, and not being oppressed by the rat race scrambling to get to work. It's hugely improved my life.
So let's minimize the charge the middle aged men in lycra have on the roads. We don't need to make a fuss about it, or talk about our bikes, kit and gadgetry– but let's not be intimidated off the road.
Whilst we're at it, we can be smug about saving the world too, a bike ride at a time.
Some Facts about Cycling:
- Last year in 2013 14 people died, but over half a million journeys on bikes were made each day.
- 9 out of 14 reported fatalities in London involved an HGV.
- 1 in 4 "non-collision cycle accidents" was the result of drunk cycling.
- 31% of fatal collusions were the result of not looking property, only 5% were from those disobeying road signs and markings.
- The number of KSIs (those killed or seriously injured) per year has remained relatively constant since 2000. At the same time, the amount of people cycling in the capital has risen by 150%.
Cycling References
- [1] http://www.bmj.com/content/348/bmj.g425
- [2] https://fullfact.org/factchecks/cyclist_safety_dangerous_pedestrian_walking_KSI_rate_olympics-27711
- [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyrmWhSDqqQ
- [4] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26171326
- [5] http://www.economist.com/blogs/blighty/2013/09/cycling-london


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Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Ripple, Jim Chauncey-Kelly, has taken to Twitter to share a link to a Ripple vacancy as the company seeks to expand its business in carbon markets and is pulling focus on climate protection.
.@Ripple is #hiring a Director, Business Development, Carbon Markets (RippleX)! Apply today https://t.co/9JjFsnGOHa via @greenhouse #jobs #fintech
— Jim Chauncey-Kelly (@JChaunceyKelly) March 18, 2022
Ripple helps global efforts to address climate change
As the world is undergoing a transfer to a low-carbon economy and intends to remove a massive amount of carbon from the atmosphere by 2050 – 50 billion, Ripple is taking a stronger commitment to help deal with climate change.
Now, the company is in search of a Director for Carbon Markets for its Global Business Development Team. The hired successful candidate will be cooperating with various departments and teams at Ripple, including RippleX, Ripple Impact, etc, according to the job description.
Job duties include dealing with exchanges, DeFi, dapps, NFTs, etc
The newly hired director at Ripple will work with fintech companies, crypto exchanges, etc focused on decreasing their carbon footprint. The vacancy is to be fulfilled in Ripple's office either in San Francisco or New York.
As part of the company's strategy to do with carbon markets, the job description says, RippleX is working with crypto opportunities using multiple real-world use cases. Those include DeFi, Dapps, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, NFTs, etc.
The hired successful candidate will be dealing with all of that as well. He/she must have a deep understanding of carbon markets and have passion for climate change, as well as be familiar with the way carbon credits and carbon markets work.
Among the job duties for this top vacancy will be landing new partnerships for the company and the expansion of the XRPL ecosystem in the carbon markets landscape.


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Let's start with our walk via Richelieu ! Ideal town designed by the famous architect Jacques Lemercier, it owns the marks of its founding father the Cardinal of Richelieu, stroll through the 475-ha park, discover its mansions and its extraordinary architecture, get on your bike on the green road leading to Chinon. 20 km of serenity combining nature and heritage, will take you to one of the treasures of the Vienne Valley: The Castle of Rivau!
Continue on our way to Luzé to discover the Abbey of Bois Aubry, a 12th century historical monument, remarkable for its history and architecture. Then to Maillé where the Memory House will give you a part of our history not to be forgotten.
A gourmet break would be welcome: AOP Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine goat cheese, asparagus from Braslou, Saffron, truffles, Touraine Gélines… So many local products for the pleasure of your taste buds!
Bucolic paths, natural landscapes, troglodytic valleys, the continuation of our walk leads us to the Valley of Courtineau, natural area of ecological, wildlife and flower interest, strolling through its mills, wash houses, troglodytic houses are a delight for the eyes. Let's end this walk by the discovery of one of the most beautiful villages of France : Crissay-sur-Manse, walk through these narrow alleys, enjoy the beautiful tufa residences of this medieval village that has kept its whole character.
Beautiful discoveries in Touraine the Vienne Valley!
The Sainte-Maure de Touraine: the famous goat cheese crossed by a rye straw
It is a cheese born some centuries ago by the conjunction between the generosity of nature, the kindness of animal and the talent of man. The AOP Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine is made in the heart of a region where the way of life is king: Touraine. It is from the unpasteurized goat's milk that the whole art of producers, cheese makers, maturing process is revealed… From the breeding of goats to the milk collection, from moulding to maturing process, the creation of the Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine exceeds the know-how. This is an art to make signed by the talent of each producer.
Push the door of the Gangways in Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, this permanent exhibition will show you all the secrets of this famous cheese!
The Memory House
On August 25th, 1944, while Paris was celebrating the Liberation, a German army landed into Maillé and murdered 124 inhabitants of the village, aged from 3 to 84 years old. This chapter of our history must not be unknown, relive its history through the Memory House in Maillé.
The Castle of Rivau and its fairy tale gardens
Far from a traditional castle visit, the Rivau takes you in an amazing journey among 14 extraordinary gardens! Here all senses are wide awake: 500 varieties of fragrant roses, a superb vegetable garden whose vegetables are tasted in the restaurant, monumental works in the gardens and the castle. Many activities for children and adults: treasure hunts, visits in costume, creative workgroups. Not to be missed: the equestrian jousts will offer you a real journey in the time of knights.
The Royal Abbey Saint-Michel de Bois Aubry
This classified historical monument of the early 12th century is famous for its history, its architecture and its cemetery. The site classified as Historical Monument in 1944 today shines by the romantic poetry that emerges from these places. The Abbey of Bois-Aubry combines the Romanesque and the Gothic in all their declinations. The cemetery of the abbey has a curious feature: the grave of the actor Yul Brynner. Meet a passionate owner who will reveal all the secrets of this exceptional site.
Crissay-sur-Manse, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France
A tufa setting in the heart of Touraine. Walk through the picturesque streets of this medieval village, admire its beautiful mansions and discover its castle, witness of the past greatness of the village.
Think to be in Lapland around Richelieu
In Jaulnay nearby Richelieu, a pack of husky and their passionate musher wait for you to live a unique moment of sharing, sensations and emotions. Cani kart or cani rando it's your choice!


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Chelsea will be Premier League title challengers next season.
The Blues have improved immensely under Thomas Tuchel as the team look on to make a top-four finish and made it to the Champions League and FA Cup finals.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have struggled this season with key injuries and are now tussling for a Champions League spot next season.
'My concern this year is not the gap,' said Klopp.
'Last year we had a big gap between us and other teams but we obviously knew that didn't mean we are 20-odd points better than other teams. '
Next year we have to win football games, and City is not the only challenge.
'I think Chelsea looks, I said when Thomas arrived there this squad is a present and together with Thomas it works out really well.
'If you look at the squad, they can make 11 changes and you think, 'oof that's a proper team'. They will go for it next year, definitely. They will not get worse. That's a fact.
'We would be closer to the Champions League spots, with four games to go we'd have a proper chance, now we need help from other teams, obviously we have to win our games but we need help as well, that's not the situation we want to be in but it's the best we could get and now we deal with that.'
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Apr 24, 2019
"We operate better when we engage. Look up, meet the people and understand the human being behind things".
GBD55. As the AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference begins in Chicago, we talk to the Group Chief CFO of Bowmans Law, Jo-Ann Pohl. A qualified chartered accountant and professional banker (PBSA), in 2014 she was named by Euromoney as one of Africa's top 20 rising stars. Jo-Ann is part of the 2013 South Africa Boss of the Year alumni and member of the African Leadership Network (ALN).
The growing role of women in corporate and finance positions across fast-developing economies in Africa and beyond.
Going beyond the IT: from EQ to MQ - the 'meaningfulness quotient'
Practical tips for successful implementation of RPA in corporate finance.
The maths of accumulated impact: Creating the "little monsters, the 'little dominoes that can topple the empire state".
African proverbs and the 5 truths at the heart of what makes us better leaders, better colleagues, better role models, and better business-people.
Jo-Ann Pohl has held several CFO, Executive, and Non-exec Director roles in the banking and investment world. These include C-suite positions at Telesure Investment Holdings, Standard Chartered Bank Africa and a senior role heading up the Finance and Shared Services team for Barclays Africa and the Middle East.
Her work with start-ups and global corporates has built pivotal expertise in change management, leadership and strategic direction, governance, oversight and external stakeholder management. Jo-Ann also chairs the Board of the Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa, is a member of the 30% Club Southern Africa Steerco, adjudicates the Technology Top 100 (TT100) and Accenture Innovation Index and Gender Mainstreaming Awards.
In addition, she counsels cancer patients and mentors young entrepreneurs and women in business.
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Research: Tell us about the international retirement survey that The Hartford did.Zlatkus: This is the second year we've done it. We asked 6,500 people aged 45 and older in five countries — the U.K., the United States, Germany, Japan and South Korea — who are in charge of making the financial decisions in their households how they felt about retirement, what their dreams were and so on. As it turned out, across the globe, most have a fairly clear vision of retirement. Many want to relax and travel, others want to work with charitable causes or spend more time with grandchildren, but one thing that was clear is that while the specific aspirations differ, people are overwhelmingly worried that they won't have enough money to realize those dreams.
Should they be worried?On average, people said they'd done too little to prepare themselves financially. We see this to be true. In fact, we saw an increase in the lack of confidence in this year's results. What we took away is that there's a clear need for financial education and really improved financial tools.
That sounds like an opportunity for the world's advisors.Certainly at The Hartford, we see this as an enormous opportunity. Variable annuities with guaranteed income are an important way to get people to take that first step toward preparing for retirement and then get a good night's sleep. Even then, people have to feel confident enough to take that step, and so we're committed to making sure they get tailored, neutral advice and planning tools. In the United States, for example, we have 20 retirement advice consultants who don't talk about The Hartford or even specific products; they're just there to help educate U.S. citizens on how to plan for retirement, how much money they'll need, how to think about that and what kind of assets they'll need. That's being perceived very well; we're working to take these concepts global.Is there a need for that in places like Europe, where there's such an extensive safety net?Even in Europe, between government and pension plans, there's just not going to be enough to cover retirees' needs. More people are going to have to save because worker/retiree ratios are shifting as birthrates decline and longevity increases. The projections for South Korea, for example, are that by 2050, there will be only a 0.9 worker for every retiree. Even in European countries, we're seeing that decline.
So you're exporting the retirement techniques developed here?Absolutely. That's what we've done: taken our expertise and service — particularly in variable annuities — and exported them into Japan, for example, where in a few short years we've grown to $37 billion in assets under management. We're the No. 1 underwriter in terms of AUM in that country. They clearly see the need there. There's over $6.5 trillion in Japanese personal financial assets that are either in cash or low-yield assets paying around 0.5 percent. We all know there's a very high savings rate in Japan, but the fear there is that the rates they're earning on those savings are just not going to keep up with inflation. We give them that peace of mind.
How do retirement needs vary in different countries?It's hard when I get asked what's different about Japan or the U.K. or Germany because I see more similarities than differences. People in these countries are looking at retirement as an exciting time to relax and enjoy life, but people in these countries are also very worried that they're not going to have enough money. In general, there's high awareness of the issue. I think that's a good thing because 20 years ago… people were relying more on their government. Ask people today who's ultimately responsible for their retirement, and they'll say the No. 1 person is themselves, but they don't know where to turn from there. We're working with the financial advisor community in banks and securities firms to educate them, and we think we've got the right approach.
Are there a lot of variations in national retirement incentives?Everyone seems to understand in all governments that they need citizens to save more. In the U.K., there's been an enormous pension reform that allows citizens to save up to ?215,000 (close to $450,000) tax-free annually. There are some caps in terms of the maximum amount in their overall pension plan, but that represents tremendous potential for people to save. We think it's a fabulous law; the government really said it was going to incent people to save. And what's the next step? People who are hearing about the law can go to an advisor and get help understanding how it applies to them.
What can advisors learn (or teach their clients) from the way other countries do things?Look at Japan, for example. Their citizens are extremely responsible and save a lot of their money as a percentage of nominal GDP. But what they can learn from other countries (and what we can learn from them) is that having assets in cash is not going to keep up with inflation. We understand why they feel that way, since their market was down for many, many years and interest rates were at near-zero levels, but you still need to be invested in a basket of securities that gives much better long-term returns. You need to beat inflation, or else even if you save a lot, you still won't have enough to retire. So the more risk-averse investor will need help from banks and securities firms to put that together, wherever he or she lives.


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Magnolia Park, 2929 S. Binion Rd., Apopka, will host the 15th Annual Pumpkin Festival and Hayride on Friday, October 16th, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
This non-scary Halloween event includes free hayrides throughout the evening; a costume contest for babies to age 4 (with parent), ages 5 – 8, and ages 9 – 16; games; a bonfire and marshmallow roast; and lots more fun! Cost is $4 per child and free for adults. For more information, call 407-886-4231 or visit www.OrangeCountyParks.net.


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end of August - conditions
So that's it for August and 'the project'. Thanks to those that stopped by and left a comment (and those who visited by leaving other traces, I could feel the pixels rustlin'). This weekend (family duties) and next week (grand happenings, including weekend after) are absolutely chockers, and near impossible for anything outside the squares, the envelopes, the grids, the whatevers. If I get to watch the last ep of Dr Who (on tape), that'll be something, I tell ya. But I might still try to do my own rustling from time-to-time. Maybe.


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Review of The First Great Facebook Debate
Yesterday evening I attended The Great Facebook Debate at the BT Centre in London. That of which was being filmed live – you can watch the webcast here.
The Schedule was as follows:
17:00 – 17:15 – Registration
17:15 – 18:00 – Networking
18:00 – 18:15 – Welcome from the Host, Paul Walsh.
18:15 – 18:35 – Panel Presentations (setting the scene)
18:35 – 19:00 – Q&A with Panel (turn up the heat)
19:00 – 20:15 – Debate (is it me or is it getting hot in here?!)
20:15 – 21:00 – Networking
21:00 – till late – After-party @ The Livery – thanks to Trusted Places!
I Arrived a little earlier than 5pm for registration, 4:25 to be precise, only to be told that they were still setting up and that they were kicking off at 5pm, of course I was a little confused as I'm sure it said 4:30pm on the web (checked the internet on my mobile and I was right), anyhow I was invited to take a seat and wait or come back later. So what I decided to do was to do a little bit of walking – quite glad I did actually as I came across a section of The Old Roman London Wall near the Musseum of London.
At 5pm I returned to find a queue of people registering! 🙂
Networking was good along with the food and drinks! 😀
Nice little introduction from Paul Walsh on what The Great Facebook Debate is all about and in 30 seconds what BIMA (British Interactive Media Association) is all about.
Panel Presentations
Paul Walsh – Chair
JP Rangaswami – The significance of us having this conversation
Chad Wollen – Making money from Facebook
Hugh MacLeod – Changing how we communicate
Q&A with Panel
Various questions thrown towards the panel!
Rules of engagement – Oli Barrett, Moderator.
There were 3 Motions which were as follows, though we had to all vote on which one we didn't want as we could only have two motions go through for debate.
Motion 1 This house believes; Facebook should be banned from corporate networks
- For: Sam Setih & Damien Mulley
- Against: Robert Loch & Josie Fraser against
Motion 2 This House believes that Facebook's decision to open up its platform to all developers was a mistake
- For: Josie Fraser and Robert Loc
- Against: Sam Sethi and Damien Mulley
Motion 3 This house believes that friend requests from your boss are best ignored
- For: Sam Sethi and Damien Mulley
- Against: Josie Fraser and Robert Loch
The motions choosen were "Motion 2 – This House believes that Facebook's decision to open up its platform to all developers was a mistake and "Motion 3 – This house believes that friend requests from your boss are best ignored
I think as do many others who attended that the motions brought up some interesting conversations along with some laughs but that they didn't really focus on things we didn't already know or could have worked out for ourselves. It would have been nice for there to be more talk about how we can monetize facebook and some more talk about privacy and where do we think Facebook is heading next along with conversations such as should facebook stop trying to expand before it's turns into a myspace site instead of what facebook was originally intended for.
Networking 2
More chance to do some networking with drinks from BT! 🙂
After-party @ The Livery
Yet another time to do some more networking – with drinks sponsored by Trusted Places – when me and Kevin (University Student I meet at the Future of Web Apps the other week) first arrived at the Bar there were not many people there yet – so we decided to take a walk around the block and come back in a bit and see if anything was happening yet, this time round there were some more people I remember seeing from the debate, including Alex Tew (http://www.milliondollarhomepage.com/) – got my self some pixels on his site when it first went live before the media went crazy about it – there were still pixel corner spaces available at this time! 🙂
In overall the debate was pretty interesting in the fact that it had a different format, that being instead of the usual presentations and questions and answers at the end. However it certainly does need some tweaking in places which is expected considering it was the first one so well done Paul and everyone else for a great time! 🙂


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Last week, Synthesia Technology Europe, a member of PU Europe producing a key raw material to the rigid PU foam insulation industry, confirmed its plans to invest in a new, large capacity production facility in Poland.
Please see below extract from their press release issued on the 17th June:
Synthesia Technology Europe has today confirmed that plans to invest in a new, large capacity production facility in Poland are at an advanced stage.
The new polyester polyol production facility will feature state of the art production and logistics processes and will facilitate manufacturing of polyols based on recycled PET, a technology in which Synthesia is considered a world leader. In addition to the polyester polyol production, the new facility will also contain a systems house for manufacturing of blend polyols and PU systems.
CEO of Synthesia Group, David Palleja, says: "An ever-increasing demand for our high-quality products means that we need new production capacity and Poland is a logical location for our new plant. It is close to our most important customers in Europe and it will give us a very competitive manufacturing footprint to capture the expected growth in our exciting industry in the coming years".
The exact capacity of the new facility, the selected location and the expected opening date have not yet been revealed by Synthesia.
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Regulars at Queen Malika in the Castro have noticed the cafe is under new management of late, and today that new management gets a name: China native and Castro resident Li Ji (a.k.a. Lily) has been running the show since September. Four weeks ago she took on more, starting up Mama Ji's Dim Sum pop-up on Saturdays and Sundays, with the help of a chef from Hong Kong, Din Fun Yan. Turns out, Ji has been mourning the loss of authentic Chinese flavors in the Castro for quite some time now, so when the opportunity to take over the cafe arose, she jumped in with a mission. Yan now dishes out an ever-changing array of "down home, straight-forward" dim sum favorites on the regular.
Char siu bao, sticky rice in banana leaves, har gow, xiao long bao and even beef tripe with ginger and onion have all made regular appearances. Malika is still offering the usual morning Sandbox Bakery and Black Jet baked goods, while the coffee has switched to Ritual Roasters. Ji says there's a limited menu of dumplings, buns and noodles available during the week too.
Also worth noting: they're in the process of getting a beer and wine licenese, and you can expect more significant developments at Malika and Mama Ji's over the next several months. Sample the fifth run of weekend dim sum this Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and do drop early reviews of this new gal on the pop-up scene below in the comments, or right here in the tipjar.
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text: Theo Anthony is a filmmaker and photographer based in Baltimore and Upstate New York. His first feature documentary, Rat Film, premiered to critical acclaim, with a successful festival and theatrical run followed by a broadcast premiere on PBS Independent Lens in early 2018. Theo is the recipient of the 2018 Sundance Art of Non-Fiction Fellowship and the 2019 Sundance and Simons Foundation Science Sandbox Fellowship. In 2015, he was named to Filmmaker Magazine's 25 New Faces of Independent Film.


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Natalie Adams – PGA Teaching Pro
Many golfers will ask me, what's the correct amount of hit turn to have during a good consistent golf swing. The answer to that really does depend on flexibility. But ideally, we're looking to turn your shoulders to 90 degrees right, on your back swing if you are a right handed golfer, but your hips are going to turn to 45 degrees. So we don't want too much excessive hit turn. Excessive hit turn can cause you to overswing. So if you're turning your hips to much, you can end up collapsing and over swinging, but certainly not enough hit turns. So being too quite and too static with the hips wont allow you to turn your shoulders enough, so you wont generate as much back swing and you can't get as much speed into the club on thedown swing. So, the correct amount to turn is 45 degrees on the hips, good way to practice this; if you put two clubs, one across your hips and one across your shoulders, we want to look here, that your shoulders, as they start to turn, the hips stay really still. So we're going to turn until your shoulders starts to feel some resistance.
That will be around 45 degrees to the right in a right handed player. Once you get to this position, you're then just going to gently allow the hips to turn to allow the shoulders to get to 90 degrees. So you can see there's more turningthe shoulders than there is in the hips. This is creating a more 90 degrees shoulder turn, but a 45 degree hit turn. So, good way to workon that when you are on the range, would be to focus on your belt buckle. As you start and you're in your set up position, your belt buckle's pointing at the ball, as you swing back for the first two to three feet of the swing, keep the belt buckle pointing at the ball.
Once you get in this position, you start to feel the resistance in your shoulders, you can allow your belt buckle just to rotate to the right, so it feels now like it's pointing just past your right foot. As you swing back in, we want to let the hips turn back in, so we're going to work turning the belt buckle toward the target and finishing with the belt buckle pointing at the target or slightly left of it. If you work on that on the range and then take it onto the course, that should help you become a lot more consistent and create a lot more length for you.


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Find All THe Details of Wayne Newton's Children Here!
Carson Wayne Newton is an American singer and actor. One of the best-known entertainers in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is known by the nicknames The Midnight Idol, Mr. Las Vegas, and Mr.Entertainment.
At age 77, Wayne Newton made a name for himself as one of the best performers who has ever taken the stage in Las Vegas. However, while he's at home, he's more of a dad to his two beautiful daughters rather than Mr. Las Vegas. But indeed, he is Mr. Entertainer at the house too as he always entertains his daughters. Let's find the details of his daughter here.
Wayne Newton, who enjoys a net worth of $50 million, has married two women in his life. He gets married to Elaine Okamura in 1968. She was an airline stewardess. After 8 years, Wayne welcomed his first daughter Erin Newton on July 25, 1976.
Wayne Newton's first child is Erin Newton
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Wayne and Elaine thought they would stay together forever with her cute daughter but this dream shattered in 1985, as they separated each other from their life. His daughter, Erin Newton, lives with her mother, Elaine Okamura. As a result, Wayne Newton and Erin Newton's relationship is not a close relationship, even being father and daughter.
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After Wayne divorced Elaine Okamura, he ended up with Kathleen McCrone in 1994. Kathleen, the second wife of Wayne, is an American attorney.
They welcomed their first inborn, Lauen Ashley Newton, on April 19, 2002. In fact, she is the second daughter of Wayne. Wayne's family means the world to him, and just like performing, his family will always hold a special place in his heart.
Wayne Newton shares one daughter with his second wife, Kathleen.
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While he was performing in Las Vegas in 2016, he told people about his situation being on the stage. He said, "The most comfortable and calm than I ever am in my life is when I'm on stage, and it's a wonderful feeling. Music means so much to me because I can affect so many people in a way that you couldn't do any other way".
Wayne loves performing in Las Vegas as much as he loves his kids.
Wayne spends most of his time working in Las Vegas.
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In an interview in 2016, he said, "I don't see myself retiring," the "Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast".he also said, "I've never been happier or felt better when I took a five-year break from performing in Las Vegas, I felt like I was missing a piece of himself."
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In April 2016, He came back with a performance in Las Vegas as he knew he'll always be loved. he said, "The real charm is that I have the chance to tell the audience stories about my life and share some really intimate things." Which is appreciated by his fan and welcomed with thousands of hearts in his performance.
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I had originally intended to record all of my experiences in helicopter training on this site, unfortunately my schedule has been too intense to keep up with many of my projects. In late August 2018 I completed my Private Pilot Add-on in the R-22. Here is a photo taken immediately after the successful check ride.
I have had the opportunity to take several family members and friends flying since completing the rating. My mother-in-law, Olga, was one my first victims. I landed at the house and picked her up for a short flight. She really loved it.
The same day I stopped at my Dad's and took my step-mother Nancy for a flight.
And of course my Dad got a flight too!
My buddy Wes got a flight!
My CFI Mike over Towson Maryland.
This photo was taken as I was set to leave on my first solo flight.
The photo below was taken before my first flight with the doors off. Flying the R-22 with the doors off is one of my favorite ways to fly. Period. Its an exhilarating experience. The visibility and perception of flight is unparalleled.


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Year 12 Research Project - Any Help Appreciated
Hi all,
So for my Yr 12 Research Project I'm looking at the question "Is there a place for hand shaped boards in today's market?". To help me write my final discussion I need as much information as I can get from as many sources as I can. I only need a couple of questions answered if you have 20 seconds, any answer is appreciated.
Do you prefer hand shaped (custom) boards or stock bought factory boards? Why?
What's your opinion on why or why not there is a place for hand shapers in the future?
Geordie Cameron
Always been a fan of the custom shaped stick G, but recently (last 2 years or so) have used Epoxy/EPS composite boards with good levels of success. Very pleased with performance (old Donald's shapes are seriously refined), but weight varies a lot b/w construction methods,and they certainly can be dinged & damaged in just the same way as a traditional PU/PE board. But all good things come to an end and I am just about to have a new custom PU/PE built just for my flabby geriatric needs. Basic thing is - always get a board that works for you & most importantly : you get a good wave count & feel like you're ripping !!.
Hey Geordie
I prefer custom boards, its difficult to find my dimensions in stockies and I value the establishment of a rapport with my shaper.
However the boards I ride, while custom designed, are machine shaped and hand finished. I don't really see this as a negative, in fact there are significant beenfits in terms of reproducability, tweaking designs etc between different boards.
I dunno about hand shaping per se, but I reckon we should support 'artisan' custom shapers, mainly due to the benefits that arise from that rapport.
Hi GC,
"Do you prefer hand shaped (custom) boards or stock bought factory boards? Why?"
I'm not a great surfer but I still prefer custom boards and have always bought new or second hand custom rather than factory boards. For me, I can't really tell the difference in performance and I've had factory boards out on trial but I'd rather help support a bloke in his shed or a few people in the factory at the back of the industrial estate than a faceless corporation. There's also a good feeling knowing that someone had personally worked on your board rather than it being stamped out of a machine.
"What's your opinion on why or why not there is a place for hand shapers in the future?"
The industry has changed from where ALL boards were hand shaped to now where just some are but if you look at any industry (good research there) you'll find the same. There will always be a place for hand shaped boards but just a different place and maybe even a better place. When it was all you could buy you had no choice and the people in the industry might not have been all that good. The mass market can now get mass produced. But some customers know what they want and how it should be done so the shaper really does need to know what they're doing or they're competing with factory boards, and they can't do that on price. The shaper needs to put themselves in a different market and that's a skilled market.
That market will always be there because there are enough people thatr do and will want that custom look and feel. From a purely marketing perspective look at the car industry. There is the mass market for the "uneducated" masses, and a market for "hand made" or more specialised cars and they cost a fortune but there's still a market. The makers just had to adapt to the cusotmer's needs. Then there's another entire market for customising stock products from AMG to HSV. That'll probably happen with surfboards too where you buy a cheap factory board and then get it customised with graphics, and has started with things like inlayz (I think its called).
Good luck with the project.
brush the project and drop out of school. its definatly the way forward (or is it spelt ford? im not sure)


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Five years ago, in Japan, a devastating earthquake and tsunami triggered an "unthinkable" disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This year, we also mark 30 years since the 1986 nuclear accident in Chernobyl, Ukraine.
The commemoration of these catastrophic events is an opportunity to reflect on our preparedness to respond to low-probability but high-impact disasters. First and foremost, they should remind us of the long-term humanitarian and environmental costs of nuclear accidents. Today, Red Cross staff and volunteers continue to monitor the effects of radiation on generations who were not alive when these accidents took place. Thirty years after Chernobyl people still face health complications and other challenges in their daily lives that are associated with living in contaminated areas. In Japan, the Red Cross is supporting families through the psychological stresses of displacement. More than 100,000 people from Fukushima are still unable to return home. Many continue to face an uncertain future, living in temporary housing as decontamination efforts continue.
It is clear that as a global humanitarian community we remain ill-equipped to address the very specific and potentially long-lasting needs of people at risk from complex and emerging threats associated with technological hazards. Given the myriad of humanitarian crises that the world is confronting today, some may ask whether it is appropriate to devote time and resources to preparing for rare but potentially high-impact technological accidents such as nuclear emergencies.
However as urbanization and industrialization increase, so too do the risks associated with technological hazards. Other factors such as extreme weather events commonly associated with climate change also leave technological infrastructure exposed to increasingly unpredictable levels of risk.
Fukushima and Chernobyl offer many lessons that must ensure we are better prepared for future disasters and emerging threats. We must start anticipating not just the predictable disasters but also the unthinkable ones. We should build on these lessons and the upcoming World Humanitarian Summit in May is a vital opportunity to galvanize action by building on our experience of community response to emergencies of this nature.
Local, national and international actors all have a role to play in scaling up disaster preparedness, response and recovery activities; but during disasters it is the volunteers of the Red Cross and Red Crescent who are the first responders, working in the hardest environments and most challenging locations. Our experience shows that the most effective humanitarian response relies upon the local reach of these volunteers. Partnership with affected communities is vital and this must work in parallel with good coordination with relevant authorities. Ultimately, national and local systems need to be reinforced, local leadership and capacities respected and strengthened and not undermined through outside interventions. If we want to address the uncommon dangers and challenges related to radiological hazards, a strong commitment to strengthening local capacities is necessary.
A good example is when the humanitarian community partners with local actors to ensure communities get access to risk information. This is critical to community engagement and preparedness where information on technological hazards needs to be openly and transparently communicated. Since Fukushima, many people have chosen to move away and start their lives in new locations. Amongst those who remain are the elderly and vulnerable, some of who may struggle to determine what the acceptable risks are and when to act on trustworthy information. Added to these stresses is the social stigma that many continue to experience. It is our duty to engage local communities in a meaningful dialogue and to work at linking information providers with the general population.
Accompanying people as they take their lives into their own hands again will keep the humanitarian community engaged for many years and we will continue to stand by all the affected people of Fukushima and Chernobyl for as long as we are needed.
Since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, equipment provided by the Japanese Red Cross Society has monitored radiation levels in thousands of residents and also in local foodstuffs. New facilities, health checks, recreational activities and summer camps have been organized for schoolchildren in the area. 800 permanent homes have been constructed for the elderly and social welfare activities run by Red Cross volunteers are continuing. The Red Cross has also set up an information center to gather experiences and lessons from the disaster, and developed an operational manual for their doctors and nurses to use in case of nuclear accidents. The IFRC has also published a set of guidelines for nuclear emergency preparedness, drawing together the considerable experience of the Red Cross and Red Crescent on nuclear accidents.
Tadateru Konoé is President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).


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MediShare – Is MediShare Right For You?
Medishare, a type of health insurance that allows members to create their own sharing accounts with ACCU (the financial sponsor of Medishare). Members deposit their monthly share into these accounts each month. There are additional fees such as a $2 annual membership fee and $2 per month administrative fee. A $1 statement fee is also required. If you're not sure whether Medishare is right for you, read on for some important information. It will be a great decision that you made!
Pre-existing conditions aren't covered by Medi-Share
If you've had a health condition before you joined a healthcare sharing program, you may be concerned that you'll be denied coverage. The fact is, Medi-Share doesn't deny coverage to pre-existing conditions, but it does have certain rules and a "phase-in" period before full coverage begins. Medi-Share cannot be joined by women who are pregnant, have high cholesterol or blood pressure. You must have been a member of Medi-Share for at least 36 consecutive months to be eligible.
Medi-Share doesn't cover primary care, unlike insurance. Exempt are well-child visits up to 6 years of age and an annual physical for each family member. You'll also need to pay out of pocket for most preventive services, such as flu shots, if you have them. You're also expected to use a PPO network of physicians, but you'll still need to pay out of pocket. Medi-Share offers telehealth services for its members.
Unlike most traditional health insurance, Medi-Share doesn't deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. Although it does not exclude pre-existing medical conditions, Medi-Share limits the amount you can share depending on when your membership was established. You can share up to $100,000 per person per year for pre-existing conditions if you've had no symptoms for at least three years. Sharing is not allowed for congenital diseases such as cancer. However, you must wait at least 36 or 60 months before getting covered under Medi-Share.
Medi-Share offers many coverage options. This is an excellent way to obtain health coverage without having to pay high-cost health insurance. The benefits are generous and Medi-Share can be used by people who have pre-existing conditions. Before signing up, make sure you read all the details. Medi-Share might not work for you if you cannot afford to have insurance.
Because Medi-Share is a faith-based health insurance program, it's also a good option for Christians. This program does not provide coverage for abortions, drunk driving, smoking, and other lifestyle choices that aren't in line with the Bible. Medi-Share covers adoption and pregnancy if you comply with their guidelines. The program is an excellent way to protect your financial future and to have peace of mind if you're ever in need of health care.
Medi-Share covers preventive care
Certain preventive services are not covered by traditional health insurance. Medi-Share does not charge a fee for preventive services, even though they are a very common service. Medi-Share does not cover lab work or immunizations. Medi-Share offers several different plans. These are the main differences in the plans, and the ways they provide preventative care. The difference between these plans is most pronounced when comparing preventive care costs.
Medi-Share doesn't cover primary care. Well-child visits up to the age of six and one annual physical are the only exceptions to this rule. Medi-Share encourages its members to use doctors in its PPO network, which includes more than 900,000 providers nationwide. Your deductible does not include preventive care, so make sure you plan ahead. To avoid unexpected costs, make sure you include preventive care in your monthly budget.
Medi-Share does not cover behavioral health services, such as counseling or treatment for learning disabilities or behavioral problems. Routine health screenings, dental and vision care are not covered by Medi-Share. Medi-Share might pay for certain tests based upon symptoms. For more information, you should refer to your plan's guidelines. Preventive services are covered by your traditional insurance, and there is no copay.
Although Medi-Share is not the best financial choice for many people, it can be a viable option for people who don't have job-sponsored health insurance and are not covered under the ACA. Medi-Share offers a health coaching program for members, which costs extra, and helps them make lifestyle changes that will improve their health. Unfortunately, Medi-Share does not accept members who are older than 65 years of age. However, Medi-Share does cover people with Medicare Parts A and B. Members can be legal non-citizens or adults with dependent children.
The Medi-Share program also includes a clause about biblical living. Participating members must believe in God and live a Christian life. This clause says that the member will not engage in alcoholism or drug abuse. Members must also abstain from smoking and illegal drugs. Luckily, Medi-Share does cover pregnancy and adoption. As long as the members contribute monthly, they are eligible for coverage. If the member lives in a Christian home and follows the guidelines of the church, their costs are covered by Medi-Share.
Pregnancy expenses aren't eligible for sharing
If you're wondering whether you can use Medishare for your pregnancy expenses, you're not alone. The guidelines for the program changed in 2013 and the ministry no longer disallows pre-existing conditions as a barrier to membership. Medishare can be used to pay for prenatal care, delivery, and other costs.
When considering a health care sharing program, you'll need to choose the one that fits your lifestyle. Medi-Share requires members to follow biblical principles. This means that there are no abortions or drunk driving accidents. You must abstain from smoking and use illegal drugs. However, pregnancy and adoption expenses are covered. As long as you make your monthly contributions, you can qualify for Medi-Share. Important to note that your eligibility for maternity benefits will be determined after 36 months of membership.
You will be charged an extra fee for doctor visits if you are pregnant or covered by Medi-Share. You'll also have to pay an additional $35 provider fee if you need to be seen in an emergency room. However, if you can't find a local doctor, you can use a telemedicine service. If you're married, pregnancy expenses are eligible for Medishare sharing. However, you may need to pay a copayment if you plan to use out-of-network providers.
The guidelines for CHM coverage cover most of the expenses related to pregnancy, though not the entire maternity episode. They include routine office visits and lab tests as well prescriptions and immunizations. If you're pregnant, you must be married at the time of conception and have been sharing faithfully for at least 60 months. If you switch to Gold and fall outside of these guidelines, the entire maternity episode will be ineligible for Medishare sharing.
Adoptions and funerals are eligible for Medi-Share
For thousands of years, Christians shared the healthcare burdens. MediShare was introduced in 1993. This formalized the approach. The program has paid out over 4 billion in medical bills to its members since it was launched. The MediShare plan for believers under 65 covers medical expenses as well as funeral and adoption expenses. The MediShare plan is not an insurance policy, but a charity organization. The plan aims at providing Christian families with the resources they need for health and care.
To apply, a person must meet certain requirements and must have an AHP of three thousand dollars or more. MediShare also covers routine well-child and mental health counseling. MediShare members are eligible for one annual physical. The counselling calls last no more than 30 minutes. These will include basic tests such as hemoglobin A1C or a Lipid panel. If you qualify, your monthly MediShare contribution will be reduced accordingly.
MediShare members do not have to be covered by the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate clause. They are also exempted from being penalized for having no insurance. In addition, members can't be denied MediShare coverage due to a medical condition, and the plan never imposes lifetime or annual limits. The organization also covers funeral and adoption expenses, which are often unaffordable. MediShare, a wonderful example of supporting and sharing one another among Christian families is MediShare. MediShare members can use it to bless other people.
MediShare members may also contribute to eligible adoption and funeral expenses. The organization negotiates with providers to get the best prices. MediShare pays all bills and covers costs for those members who have met their AHP. Members are required to abstain from certain sinful practices and pay a $35 provider fee. MediShare reimburses members' costs when their household meets the AHP requirement.


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Cilantro Lime Quinoa – Quinoa is washed and drained and then allowed to get nutty on a pan and then cooked with some water until it gets fluff.
Finally, it is garnished with salt, pepper, lime juice, and cilantro.
Know what happens if you eat Quinoa everyday.
This easy recipe needs no further introduction. I am a fan of quinoa. Being a healthy food option quinoa has that nuttiness that makes any recipe a huge hit. Besides that, quinoa is supremely versatile in nature. You can make so many things with quinoa such as this easy peasy Mediterranean quinoa salad.
This recipe of quinoa will be something that you'd want to make again and again and again. When I make it in my home, it gets finished in a blink of an eye. Kids love the freshness. (surprising though!) I enjoy the nuttiness and the zesty lime flavor.
Let's talk about the Ingredients:
Cilantro lime quinoa is made with just three simple pantry ingredients.
Quinoa – The star of the show quinoa makes up for 90% of the dish. It forms the base of the dish.
Cilantro – Cilantro is another important ingredient that adds to the freshness of this recipe. The simple, humble earthy flavors of quinoa blend with the fresh, fragrant cilantro to create a sharp bite of freshness in your dish.
Lime – Lime is something without which you cannot imagine making this quinoa recipe. Lime adds to the freshness and also pulls your taste palette towards a more tangy, zesty, a sour vibe that makes the recipe much tasty.
Other things that we need are something so common without which cooking is impossible. Therefore, I didn't think that they would need another special introduction. They are water, Salt and Pepper.
How to Make Cilantro Lime Quinoa: An Overview
To make this recipe first wash and rinse your quinoa. Use a mesh strainer to strain the water.
Then throw it in the pan to get it a little toasty and nutty. This step is totally optional. I generally keep this step in my recipe because it makes the quinoa taste a little nutty and I like that.
The next step is to add some water and allow it to boil.
Then cover it up with a lid slightly ajar and cook it for exactly 12 minutes at low flame.
This is the step when the quinoa will soak up the water and will get fluff. (I am such a nerd for this stuff)
Finally when your quinoa has drunk up all the water of the pan, season it with some salt, pepper, lime juice, and freshly chopped cilantro.
Let the freshness and zestiness of lime and cilantro make our quinoa tasty. Give all of them a good toss on the pan and pour it in your serving dish.
Let's talk taste:
The toasty, nutty quinoa blends like a charm with fresh cilantro and makes your taste buds feel a magical blend of taste which is sweet, sour, zesty, and absolutely amazing.
The first bite brings on the freshness of cilantro, the zestiness of lime, and the sharpness of black pepper.
As you chew on, the quinoa leave behind a sweet taste on your palate that begs you to reach out for the next bite.
For me this dish feels as if there is a rain of freshness on my palate.
More Quinoa Recipes
- Quinoa pilaf with cranberries and almonds
- Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
- Quinoa and Black Beans (Vegan)
- Vegan Stuffed Peppers With Quinoa
- Crock-Pot Black Bean and Quinoa Chili
- Instant Pot Black Bean Quinoa Burrito Bowl with Tofu
- Roasted Mushrooms with Herby Quinoa
- Healthy Quinoa Fried "Rice"
- Southwestern Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
- ¾ Cup Quinoa washed and drained
- 1½ Cup Water
- ½ Cup Cilantro freshly chopped
- ½ cup Lemon Juice 1 medium sized lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly grounded
- Rinse the Quinoa and drain and set aside. Add it to a skillet or pan. Dry roast over medium heat until all the water is evaporated and the Quinoa grains are starting to get brown from the sides.
- Add 1 Cup of water at this point and cover cook for 5-6 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the lid and add another 1/2 cup of water and cover cook for 6 minutes.
- Once the Quinoa has soaked in all the water, add the freshly chopped Cilantro and squeeze the juice of half a lemon in it. Season it with some salt and freshly ground black pepper.Mix well and serve hot with your favorite grilled meat or veggies.
- Allow the Quinoa to cook completely before you add the chopped cilantro and lemon juice.
- You can add more veggies such as Cherry Tomatoes or Spinach in this if you wish to.
- You can also add shredded chicken into this and enjoy it.


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The "Echo Chamber" is a media term that serves as a metaphorical description of a situation in which aspects of one's self are amplified or reinforced via interactions in a closed system, ultimately fostering all too narrow perspectives that need to be broadened.
Can you imagine living in a room where the only thing you can hear is your own voice?
In truth, social media structuring combined with our innate desire to seek out others who are similar to ourselves has created a metaphorical echo chamber where we are surrounded by ideas, people, and biases that are most similar to ourselves.
As mentioned, we are innately hardwired to seek out others similar to ourselves. So of sorts, creating echo chambers is an inbuilt mechanism that has allowed us to thrive as a social population. Even today, we curate our social media experiences, but also our friend groups, literature, and various other aspects of our day-to-day lives so that they reflect our values, desires, and perspectives.
Often times, I stumble upon a social media account or political magazine that advocates for ideas so different from my own, that I am incapable of fathoming how this idea comes to be. It was in fact, one particular encounter that prompted me to further explore this issue.
On one side echo chambers allow us to live our true selves, unaffected by other, subjectively undesirable, ideas, people and biases. On the other side - more disconcertingly - echo chambers facilitate the narrowing of our perspectives and in today's social, economic and political climate these same echo chambers are responsible for the polarization of our nation.
So, what can be done to address the problems created by our self-constructed Echo Chambers?
1. Seek out fresh perspectives - In addition to actively seeking out objective literature, we should all do our part to read up on new perspectives as they arise and at least inform ourselves of perspectives that are the polar opposite to our own.
2. Understand that our world is non-binary - Echo Chambers are divisive in that they often make you choose sides: left-wing or right-wing; Democrat or Republican; Pineapple on pizza or not; etc. The truth is, that you can still be a moderate and independent (but you have to pick one for the pizza).
3. Address your own biases - Harvard's implicit bias test allows test-takers to identify their own hidden biases in hopes of realizing them and actively working to change biases that the test taker deems inhibitory.
The age-old adage "Think Outside the Box" directly applies to this idea of exploring beyond the echo chambers we construct for ourselves. As it pertains to this topic, I think we could all "Think Outside the Chamber."


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Gaming chairs are a Good Idea For the committed gamer, and there are some superb alternatives available for console players who want some relaxation and a better experience with their game play. You can find a whole lot of different gaming seats compatible with the consoles available, and, they are also available with a load of trendy add-ons for players to select from.
Many video games seats feature MP3 player attachments, speakers, and docks for sport steering wheels and specialist joy pads. Gaming seats are also better for you than regular seats, as they encourage you in the areas which will be otherwise neglected when you are gaming. This implies better back support, head-rests to strengthen your nut and your neck, arm rests and support for your legs.
This implies less aches and pains when you snap back to the real world, so in fact which you can play your games more frequently with less negative physical effects, and you will play better when comfy. Comfort is a terrific incentive, but it is the increased degree of physical support these chairs can provide you that ought to be the driving force behind you becoming one. Your back will thank you. Loads of the best games seats also come equipped with speakers in the headrests to provide you with an even more engrossing experience, and of course a lot of them are provided with headphone sockets so that you can find the most from your games without forcing everyone else insane.
Beanbag chairs allow you to move around in a sitting or laying position for additional comfort. Some beanbag chairs are made to fold out into a bed. This makes it easier to find a comfortable position and keeps effect on the spine and neck to a minimum. There are also beanbag chairs which are more like couches then seats. These can give additional support to the neck and back.
With varieties that allow for more support with each variant in Most Expensive Gaming Chair, beanbag chairs are optimal to make certain that gamers stay healthy in mind and body in addition to having comfortable and trendy bean bag furniture. Gaming chairs are not this flexible in their design. To enjoy your gaming experience, picking a beanbag chair is the way to go.
The great thing about these chairs is you do not need to get one of those gaming chairs which are packed with features if you need something simple and practical, there is tons of games chairs for you to pick from. So before you make your spine and legs ache again, take a look at some of the best gaming seats and get twiddling those thumbs on some fashionable furniture.