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BROWNWOOD – November 13, 2020 – Howard Payne University recently received a gift of $25,000 from Brookshire Grocery Company to establish the Brookshire's Scholarship at HPU. The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to eligible HPU students.
"I am thankful for Brookshire Grocery Company's support of HPU and our students," said Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president. "This gift reflects the community-centered values of BGC and the priority the organization places on higher education."
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours in the semester they will receive the scholarship. Students majoring in accounting, business administration, computer information systems, finance, management, marketing or communications are eligible for the scholarship. Recipients who maintain the eligibility requirements will continue receive the scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate careers at HPU.
"The Brookshire's Scholarship will be a valuable resource to support scholarships at HPU," said Dr. Dale Meinecke, vice president for development. "Our students can look to BGC and see an organization that is helping to provide avenues to a successful education."
The scholarship is part of a larger program, called "Focus on the Future," by Brookshire Grocery Company designed to reward students for their dedication, hard work and outstanding academic achievements. Since 1928, the company has operated on a strong foundation of core values. One of the six core values is "Results-Driven with a Future Focus," meaning BGC strives for positive results every day that allow the company to better serve its customers, communities and employee-partners. BGC intends for this scholarship program to award students who need financial assistance to obtain a higher education and to focus on their endeavors to become the community leaders of tomorrow.
Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is a regional family-owned grocery business that employs more than 15,000 individuals throughout Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. The company operates more than 180 stores under the Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods, FRESH by Brookshire's and Spring Market banners, along with three distribution centers and corporate offices.
Visit www.hputx.edu/scholarships or contact the Office of Financial Aid at firstname.lastname@example.com or (325) 649-8015 to learn more about scholarships offered at HPU.
Cutline: HPU recently received a donation of $25,000 from the Brookshire Grocery Company to establish the Brookshire's Scholarship. From left are Shannon Sims, HPU director of development; Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president; Brad Brookshire, chief executive officer of Brookshire Grocery Company; and Dr. Dale Meinecke, HPU vice president for development.


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Continuing Education Activity
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are among the most commonly used cardiovascular drugs in the adult population. Like most other medications, when calcium channel blockers are taken beyond the appropriate recommended dosage, they can have untoward toxicities with a wide range of complications that can even be fatal. This activity discusses their use to treat a wide array of clinical conditions including hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia, vasospasm, and migraine headaches.
- Review the epidemiology of calcium channel blocker toxicity.
- Outline the anticipated presentation of a patient with calcium channel blocker toxicity.
- Summarize the common complications of treatment of calcium channel blocker toxicity.
- Identify some interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication amongst interprofessional team members to improve the outcome of patients with calcium channel blocker toxicity.

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Wednesday 19 August 2009
Black & Spiro Today
19 comments:
- Shell Sherree said...
All beautiful ~ and I think that's a new favourite fabric of mine now, too! I must drop in one day soon and say Hello.
- 19 August 2009 at 18:32
Oh the boxes look so lovely!! My friend has a collection of little jewellery boxes.. I must send you a pic...
- 19 August 2009 at 19:52
- Jan Maree said...
I have a handbag by Spencer & Rutherford that looks like it has been made from the same fabric you have chosen to use for a couple of your cushions (the ones with the cream background)!
I love the new boxes too ~ so adorable. - 19 August 2009 at 20:06
- Dianne said...
Always the prettiest pictures! Thank you Anna for being so delightful!
- 19 August 2009 at 22:29
- Patrice said...
Those Chinese pill boxes are so pretty. I've been looking for one like the one in the upper left hand corner for a while now!
- 19 August 2009 at 23:00
- Fee - Makeup Savvy said...
The cushions are so bright! as always. I just love the style of your shop...so different from anything we have in the UK. I would love love to come visit your shop someday :)
Fee @ http://eloisaandabelard.blogspot.com/ - 19 August 2009 at 23:33
- ♡Shayla♡ said...
you have and eye for the most beautiful things. I wish I wouldv'e known about your store when I was visiting Brisbane. oh goodness. If i ever win the lottery- I want you to come and do the entire interior for my house. ;)
you're very talented. - 20 August 2009 at 00:26
- Yansy said...
Anna-These are absolutely stunning! If I lived in Brisbane, I would have bought every single one of those chinese boxes.
- 20 August 2009 at 01:23
- Unknown said...
Oh my goodness, these photos honestly tug at my heart strings. I love them!!!
- 20 August 2009 at 02:01
- Unknown said...
I love the cusions and the chinese boxes. My daughter was watching over my shoulder and upon seeing your thumbnail pic of your post she exclaimed, look at that beautiful sushi...
A huge compliment, since we are fierce lovers of all things asian, especially food and art and mangas and...
Well, we would love to be around and see your lovely shop.
The new website is magnificent! - 20 August 2009 at 02:02
- Painted Preppy said...
Those boxes are adorable, I especially love the blue and white one.
- 20 August 2009 at 03:38
- Beth Gales said...
I do love the fabric and the boxes!
- 20 August 2009 at 05:05
- kristi @ lovelyvelo said...
i just finished stuffing pillows myself... yours are beautiful! love the chinese boxes too, so sweet.
- 20 August 2009 at 05:37
- RP said...
More temptation..... they are so gorgeous!
- 20 August 2009 at 08:53
- Windlost said...
Oh, what marvellous cheerful colours. I recently bought a pair of blue chinoiserie earrings and now want to redecorate the whole house. One must be careful with colour - it can make one want more! haha.
I love all your pillows, especially the navy and white one hiding behind the yellow and white. What is that wonderful fabric?
xo Terri - 20 August 2009 at 09:17
- Sharnel said...
Pretty little boxes!
- 20 August 2009 at 09:52
- Eileen said...
It all looks lovely. :)
- 20 August 2009 at 13:39
- la la Lovely said...
Congratulations to you, Anna...a dream come true!!! Life is good! xx
- 21 August 2009 at 01:23
- Unknown said...
Hi Anna
Check out the new cushions on www.sottodesigns.com - go to the Australia page! They are stunning, divine, luscious, gorgeous ..... the list goes on!
Lisa - 6 February 2010 at 22:18


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Leadership is Tricky: Just Ask Sarah Palin and Lebron James
Leslie Ungar
I admit it; I had a lot of problems with Sarah Palin the candidate. What I had the most problem with her when she was running for Vice President of this country was her attitude about education and elitism. With her degree from University of Idaho in hand, she routinely criticized an Ivy League education. She extolled the virtues of First Dude as well as her tour through North Idaho College, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and community college in Coeur d'Alene. Pictured next to her fallen dead bloody moose she was supposed to be the "everyman." Here's the problem. I don't want the president or the person a heartbeat away from a geriatric president to be an "everyman."
Lebron stopped wearing his signature headband after 12 years. During a press conference he answered the big headband mystery, "I did it because I just wanted to look like my teammates. Just wanted to be one. Nothing more than that." Then after the first loss to Chicago in the second round of the playoffs, the headband was back. Here's the problem and the similarity to Sarah Palin. I don't want the best player in the world, perhaps the best player ever, and the man whose departure took a city to its knees, to be just another teammate. I want him to be better.
The bigger problem is that regardless of what I want, it just can't happen anyway. You can't be MVP 4 times and then think you can look like your teammates. You can't win more, make more, have more endorsements, go to the White House more, and have Warren Buffet on your speed dial, and then say, I'm nothing more than my teammates. Yes you are. Yes, you better be better.
Yet. There is a problem with "better." Better is tricky. Today every single member of the United States Supreme Court is a graduate of Harvard or Yale School of Law. I am a big fan of the Ivy League, but REALLY? There are 204 colleges that confer the first degree in law, and only two are represented on the Supreme Court?
Leadership is tricky. I don't want my leaders to be just like me. I want them to be smarter or jump higher. Yet we don't want them to be elitist. It may seem like a good intention to look like his teammates. But he isn't like them. You can't have it both ways; you can't be the best player in the world and be just like your teammates. Leadership is tricky.
Leadership, like all aspects of communication, begins with a mindset. Leaders walk a slippery slope. But if your mindset is that you are like everyman, that is an incorrect strategy. If you think that you are better than every man that is an ineffective mindset too. Hence the slippery slope, and why leadership is TRICKY.
You need the correct mindset and then the mindset needs to be implemented. Five years ago during Lebron's first stay in C-town, some players started wearing a headband like Lebron. This time he chose to look like his team and take off the headband. The bottom line is that when the headband was reunited with its rightful owner, a 15 point win ensued.
Whether it ended up being about superstition or a terry cloth talisman, the point is that it brought up a point about leadership. Whether leading a team or a country, leadership is tricky. You need your team but if you look in the honest mirror, you are not like your teammates. You better be better.


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Close to 90% of Vietnamese students say they are familiar with the online learning model after it was rolled out at the start of the pandemic. However, the urgency of the situation meant many teachers and their charges were "sent online'' unprepared and poorly equipped. According to some experts, this is one of the reasons few students find the online experience enjoyable or want their schooling to remain digital when things eventually return to normal. Such a phenomenon, arguably, bears testimony to the negative effect of "digital divide."
What is digital divide?
Digital divide is synonymous to the inability of all users to have equal access to modern technology for the sake of learning and the inequality of the employment of technological equipment and resources. It can be deemed as the gap between regions that have access to technology and those that have no access or constricted access. This technology includes mobile devices, televisions, personal computers, and internet. Vietnam is such a place that witnesses poor online learning due to digital divide.
"In Vietnam, the online learning growth is hamstrung by the fact that education offered in virtual classrooms is no match to what students get offline, despite the additional boost virtual education received since the start of the pandemic." Here, Quynh Truong, ClassIn's Country Representative, and Nhan Do, Customer Success Manager, offer their take on what Vietnam's online education scene will look like post-covid.
Why are not all Vietnamese students and teachers on board with online learning and teaching?
Quynh Truong: At the start of the pandemic, Vietnam's education system had to quickly shift from a very traditional approach to embracing digitization. What we've noticed, however, was that the majority of parents, students and teachers weren't entirely happy with the quality of online education in the past year. Here is why:
Lacking training and equipment, many teachers failed to fully adapt to the online teaching environment.
Most institutions simply turned their in-classroom curricula into digital versions, rather than developing from scratch a syllabus better suited for online learning.
Virtual conference platforms are not designed for online teaching and learning, as they lack tools to check attendance, give assignments or encourage classroom interaction.
Other than the needs of the pandemic, what makes online education essential in Vietnam?
Nhan Do: In my opinion, there are three areas where technology in education can really help to make a difference:
Unequal distribution of resources: In Vietnam, cities attract top talent thanks to better quality of life and more generous packages, while students in rural and remote areas are underserved. Virtual classrooms help to fix this by giving all students, regardless of their address, access to top-notch professors both in Vietnam and abroad.
Affordability: expenses for online courses are remarkably minimal. As a result, such courses are more pocket-friendly.
Business growth: 'Build it and they will come' approach favored by traditional institutions to increase enrollment might not work post-covid. When opening a new center, it's not only the cost of the work that needs to be factored in, but also the availability and cost of human resources. With online learning, your operational expenses are reduced considerably.
What are some possible solutions to make online Vietnamese classes effective and improve digital divide?
Quynh Truong: The first and most fundamental requirement for an effective online classroom is application software.
Teachers need a platform that is specifically designed for their needs, with a variety of tools that are similar to what a physical classroom offers. Besides, they should be trained and familiarized with the nature and methodology of online teaching. This way they will be able to continuously improve.
Nhan Do: A more light-hearted solution is offered by EdTech. Here, tech is given a supporting role, while the interaction and the content are prioritized, online and offline. You don't want your child to sit through a 90-minute "one-teacher-show" as a passive observer. There must be interactive activities that actually engage learners.
An effective online curriculum is the make-or-break factor in a pandemic. Some institutions have whole departments in charge of planning, experimenting, evaluating and editing before rolling out the final curriculum that includes online classes and interactive activities. The scope of work is huge and institutions shouldn't rely on teachers alone to deliver this.
And how does ClassIn support online educators?
Quynh Truong: ClassIn's product design principle is to offer a teaching-learning online experience that imitates an offline classroom. We rely on hours of observation to design virtual learning spaces with interactive tools that mimic how traditional classrooms function.
90% of classroom activities (attendance checking, assignments, exams, pair/group work) are now available on ClassIn. These activities enable classroom collaboration, increase student talking time and teacher observing time. Moreover, after every lesson, teachers can utilize the homework and quiz assignment functions to check students' comprehension.
How is ClassIn helping its partners, including educational heavy weights, to make inroads online?
Nhan Do: The first question we must try to answer as specifically and honestly as possible is: "Why online education?" Many institutions would jump on the bandwagon and "go online" because they find it trendy or a good temporary solution.
The truth is, "going online" is a long-term strategy that depends mainly on an institution's leadership. A list of specific goals when digitizing can help them to commit to this long-term investment and remain level-headed during the transition.
On top of that, ClassIn offers class size-specific consultations focusing on the teaching method. The reality is that it is nearly impossible for traditional educational facilities to move all operations online overnight. To help things along, the "Online-Merge-Offline" (OMO) approach, which combines online and offline aspects to a reasonable extent, can be helpful as a starting point.
Change is disruptive for everyone: from operators and educators to learners. Being aware of such struggles, ClassIn is more than willing to assist with training activities, support content developing teams, and enhance teachers' skills, not just to offer encouragement but also to make online teaching experience more seamless.
What is ClassIn going to bring to Vietnam's market in 2021?
Quynh Truong: We do believe that the traditional classroom model still plays an important role in Vietnam's education system. The online model will only truly take off once educators are able to offer the same quality online as they do offline. Then, more work will need to be done to convince parents and students to start trusting the virtual solution. This will take time and commitment.
Eventually, as demand for online learning continues to grow, this model is going to be recognized as an essential part of education. As a result, merging virtual technology and traditional classroom models will become a trend that will shape the education scene in Vietnam in the near future.
In 2021, ClassIn is going to continue providing our interactive online learning platform and developing alternative OMO solutions. We hope that a combination of well-designed tools, investment and policy will help online Vietnamese classes thrive and pass the test with flying colors. Also, since it's a necessity to be aware of the potential barriers to the acceptance of technology and the access to internet, ClassIn, which maintains the traditional style of classroom teaching and supplies wide access of online learning, constitutes a pivotal solution to digital divide.
Related Resources
Pilot Study on OMO Learning: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/6/3512/htm
About ClassIn: https://www.classin.com/en/
*ClassIn is a leading edtech company that provides a one-stop solution for digital learning.
ClassIn software enables interactive classrooms, in-school social app, lesson scheduling, homework management, and school management dashboard, which start free and scale up to meet our customers' needs at any stage of teaching. Today, thousands of schools and institutions around the world benefit from ClassIn's powerful and easy-to-use tools to teach online and offline.


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Senior over 50 are not capable enough to work hard. They get older, and their income comes down significantly. There are so many expenditures going up at this age, such as Medication which is the prime cost indeed. Additionally, they have to face more unexpected spending at this age, like 50, and they have to bear with their limited income and budget. So there are some government and other resources to ensure free government money for seniors over 50.
This is free government money you as a senior never have to pay back. Senior is the most ill-fated people who can't take care of their health and life due to older age and low income. For this free government money can help a greater way to make sure they can lead a happy and healthy life. Here we are going to discuss some programs about free government money and free financial assistance for seniors over 50.
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Free Government Money
Seniors are the most ignored because they don't work hard and earn much like young. Even if they have contributed to the country's development, it is also important to take responsibility at this stage. In the United States of America, numerous programs help the senior to lead a happy life. Surely the seniors over 50 frequently need to meet doctors due to older age, need mobility aid, housing assistance, food, and cloth assistance.
So there are free government money for seniors over 50 to make sure they don't have any suffering and distress in their life. Additionally, there are affordable health insurance programs, financial assistance, different benefit programs, and home care grants as well. The senior can get this assistance as free money or grants.
Application Process For Free Government Money
Free government money or grants are available from different departments of the government. It is important to know the right processes to get started. Where you are going to apply; you read through their terms and conditions to make sure you can get assistance instantly. But there are some steps to go through for the application process.
Raise your question
The organization that provides grants and free money for seniors may require you to submit a different type of information. This information is about your income, health status, and present condition of living. If needed, you may submit papers and proof of information required by the organization. In this segment, you should not provide anything unknown to you. Frankly, you discuss with the authority of the organization for getting assistance at first chance.
Prepare and check application
Surely an application is a process to ask for any assistance in writing. When someone seeks assistance such as free money, no verbal means of application is accepted. It should be one type of document that can be conserved and forward for approval.
You just need to go through an application process, and you should prepare your application with authentic information. Some organizations may direct you to go online application. In this case, you should visit their website and may find an application field. In this field, you have to provide information to complete the application process. More importantly, information should be accurate and authentic. You may hire any professional expert who deals with this issue. But don't forget to check and double-check the application form.
Add your story if possible
Every organization is serious about the serious cases. There are tons of applications dropping every day, but not all the applicants are going to get assistance on the same day. There is a limitation of funds and restrictions. Additionally, the organization sort out the application that explains urgent assistance as free money to protect any danger in human life.
So it would help if you were so tactful to let them know your pathetic story. Truly, you may have a very bad situation due to no money; which can bring a very dangerous situation in your life. You should explain to make sure you can be prioritized to provide free money.
Free Government Money Program For Seniors Over 50
There is a lot of government department and platform to provide free government money for seniors over 50. There are also eligibility criteria to make sure you can avail free government money. So it is important to know these programs very clearly and get started for application.
Healthcare cost management
Senior people over 50 are prone to sickness very often due to old age. The senior people at this stage suffer from different chronic and complicated diseases such as hypertension, cardiac disorder, diabetes, and many more. These diseases require a good amount of money for treatment purposes.
When senior people don't afford to pay the cost of medication, Medicare works on insurance programs to provide them assistance for continuing their treatment. As part of this, senior people over 50 years old can avail free hospital beds, free medical equipment, and other necessary treatment with the help of Medicare. Beyond the Medicare Part, there are some also organizations to cover the cost of a certain disease. These organizations are Health Well Foundation and PAN Foundation that provides grants for the senior people.
Home Improvement assistance
Home Improvement assistance is another way to get free government money. This home improvement includes a free air conditioner for seniors, air ventilation, grants for replacing a window for a healthy environment such as natural air and light that work for the betterment of the senior people.
More importantly, Weatherization updates such as ensuring heating and cooling works may cost you a handsome amount of money that you may be unable to bear. Luckily, Weatherization grants senior people to make sure their home is well enough to support the senior's health. So the Department of Energy has different programs and plans as grants to let them improve their home as part of the treatment for senior people as well.
Business development
Seniority does not mean that senior people live at home and spend their free time. Surely they have gathered unique and useful experiences in their life that can be implemented in large and small businesses and can benefit their life and the community as well.
Senior people may have a business that is working well, but a small amount may contribute to their business. For this, the government and other non-profit organization AARP provides free government money for the senior people.
SHIP stands for Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program. This is a source of resources for the senior people about numerous health insurance benefits and programs available for medical bills and rights. Under this program, the seniors who are 50 years old can get tons of ways and information about voucher programs to prescription.
Medicare programs can be a good deal for seniors to meet their increasing medication costs. It is possible by applying for benefits like a prescription drug coverage program (Part D) or any state supplements.
Housing Choice voucher
When senior people are struggling to pay their rent, the Public Housing Agency is coming to help them pay rent. This is a housing choice voucher formerly known as section 8 that reduces the rent amount by money. The eligible senior can get this benefit program through a voucher.
Under this voucher, the seniors have to qualify and be eligible according to their income and then get approved for this voucher. The senior may pay 30% of the total rent, and the rest of the rent is to be paid by the public housing agency in line with HUD.
Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare Savings Programs can be another way to get free government money. This can meet up the costs that Medicare does not cover. There are so many savings programs to make sure the senior can get help with Premiums, coinsurance, copayments, and other costs. More importantly, there is extra help to make sure this program can cover the cost of a prescription.
Tax credit
A tax credit is a program to reduce the federal tax for senior people. A tax credit may be eligible for you by 15% for the initial amount as part of social security benefits, other non-taxable pension, annuities, and disability benefits. So there are guidelines for the senior tax credit program on different grounds, and you as a senior should visit the IRS for more details.
HUD (housing repair grants)
The senior people may have their own house, but no one can take care of their home. Senior people have to spend money for their health mostly, let alone taking care of their home. But they surely need a better and healthy place for a better and healthier life. As part of this, USDA understands this need for the senior people and provides loans and grants as housing repair grants.
These grants and loans are on laxer terms and conditions, but there may be eligibility criteria to qualify for these grants. More importantly, there is house rent assistance for the senior people named section 202 supportive housing for the senior. Under this program, they pay only 30% of their net income, and the rest is paid by the housing program that can be free government money for seniors indeed.
Medicare is one of the giant government assistance programs. This program covers all types of drug assistance, free, durable medical equipment under insurance program nursing facilities, and many more. When you are a senior with 50 years old, it is important to know how Medicare provides assistance and how they work.
As part of this, there is a financial assistance program for senior people through the Medicare Savings program. This can pay your Medicare premiums and deductibles as well. So you as senior people should go to the website of Medicare and primarily know about their program.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Senior people don't have enough earnings as they can't work hard like young people. Surely they have to struggle with this low income for house rent, medication, food, and many more. SNAP which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Program, is a program for the senior people to make sure they can get at least food with nutrition for a better and healthier life.
Senior people may get $100 per month from the senior program, and it is surely going to be a big difference indeed. More importantly, there is food to food banks, pantries, and Salvation Army food bank that organizes free food give-away for the senior people.
Senior people may still be fit and active and may also have the ability to start professions. Many private companies also hire these senior people for their vast experience and knowledge. So there are several programs to learn additional skills and start a profession indeed. So social security and SSI pave the way to do that for senior people.
Senior people get assistance through iCanConnect, commonly known as assistive technology, to empower their vision and hearing loss. This is technological assistance through which widescreen computers and speech-enabled software are set up to make sure you can see and hear perfectly. You need to qualify to get his assistance, and your income will be the main criteria for getting this assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
So we are going to answer some questions which the common senior people most frequently ask. These answers to the questions may add up more ideas on how free government money can be available for you as a senior.
What free financial benefits do the seniors get?
Seniors are people who have less work and fewer earnings. For this, their life may be so miserable. But there are so many financial benefits and free money from the government and different organizations. For example, seniors are entitled to get discounts in the shop, tax deductions, travel fees waiver, and affordable health insurance. The government set up assistance facilities and fixed price plans to make sure the seniors can afford their limited earnings. These are the best ways to cut their spending and earn free money for the betterment of their life. Senior can go a simple process and research to make sure earning this free government money.
What kind of assistance programs are available for seniors?
The senior people have to go a very bad condition due to older age, and they struggle heart and soul to meet their spending. The United States of America government provides different benefits programs and assistance programs to make sure they can live better and healthier in this age. There are grants for paying medication costs, health insurance, financial benefits, home care, and Medicare designed for the senior and elderly.
What are grants for the senior?
There are a lot of grants program for senior citizens who can live better after getting this grant. In the united states of America, these grants are also known as federal assistance grants, capital assistance programs for the elderly, the foster grandparent program, the nutrition services incentives programs, USDA repairs programs, and educational grants that are highly designed for the senior and elderly.
Final Verdict
Senior people can have a happier life and healthier life. There are so many government assistance and other non-profit organization also come forward to help the senior people.
So it is important to go for a simple study and research to find the places where this assistance is available. Surely there may be eligibility criteria that you must qualify, and you should provide accurate and authentic information to make sure you badly need this assistance. This way, it is possible to get free government money for seniors indeed.


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If you're looking for a drastic relocation, Malaysia might be a country that has crossed your mind. Moving to a different country is not always easy, with plenty of factors to think about, including getting used to a different language, culture, weather system, and food to name a few. This can be daunting, but if Malaysia is appealing to you, it's definitely worth it. Here are just some of the top reasons why it's a good idea to consider moving to Malaysia.
Political and Economic Stability
Malaysia is a country that has experienced a lot of political and economic stability over the years. And despite the current economic conditions across the world, this country is one that's expected to remain stable and avoid an extreme downturn in the future.
Property Ownership
If you are looking to permanently locate to Malaysia or live there long-term, investing in property in this country is easy, with foreigners allowed to purchase any number of residential homes priced at over RM500,000, or around $121,000. You can obtain local home loans from banks and other financial companies, and there are companies available that you can use to arrange short-term renting and maintenance of your home if you plan to live between Malaysia and your home country. Property Guru offers advice, loans and more for properti Malaysia. They are Malaysia's number one property website and offer everything that you need to get started with your move.
The infrastructure in Malaysia is very good, and is under constant improvement. When you move here, you can expect to find an excellent road network, a fantastic and modern capital city, and a fantastic, world-class airport. The country is very strongly committed to becoming a leading IT hub for Asia.
Views and Natural Beauty
As one of the lowest populated countries in Asia, Malaysia offers a lot of unspoiled, natural countryside to explore. If you are an outdoor person, you will love the wide variety of tropical islands, beaches, hills, and jungles to explore, which are home to a lot of natural flora and fauna and plenty of local wildlife.
Health and Safety
You can rest assured of your safety in Malaysia with the crime rate lower than the majority of Western countries. They offer efficient and high-quality health services with the private hospitals offering excellent treatment, world-class equipment and highly trained professionals available at a much lower cost compared to many other countries around the world.
Great Weather
While Malaysia is a hot country, it's not the hottest country in the world, with beautiful weather for most of the year. And if you want to escape the worst of the burning sun, the majority of homes, vehicles, and shopping areas are fully air-conditioned for your comfort.
Most people who visit or relocate to Malaysia have a lot of good things to say about the local cuisine. You can find Malay, Chinese, and Indian food on offer along with several restaurants that offer cuisines and dishes from all around the world, with something for everyone.
Shopping and Entertainment
Whether you're looking to find bargains at local markets or designer labels, Malaysia has everything that you need when it comes to shopping. Recently, the number of shopping malls and centers has increased drastically around the country, especially in Kuala Lumper. You can also find food products imported from all around the world at some of the newer supermarkets. And when it comes to entertainment, there is plenty on offer with all the major cities offering bars, clubs, and movie theatres. At home, satellite TV is available nationwide and there are several great internet providers to choose from.
Friendly People
You will certainly be welcomed by the locals if you're moving to Malaysia, which is home to friendly, warm people. Most locals speak English, so finding new friends and learning more about your new neighbors will not be difficult – there's no need to look for a group of ex-pats if you're looking to expand your social circle here.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Malaysia is fairly cheap compared to most Western countries, making it an attractive option for anybody who is looking to make their money stretch further. If you are thinking of moving to Malaysia while you are on a pension from your home country, there are no taxes on remittances from abroad and you may find that Malaysia offers a better standard of living for the price compared to your home country.
Malaysia is becoming an increasingly popular option for people of all ages who are looking to relocate to Asia. Friendly locals, a reasonable cost of living, property ownership options and a great infrastructure are just some of the reasons why more and more people are deciding to move here. In addition, if you're moving to Malaysia you can enjoy great healthcare at reasonable prices, a low crime rate, and amazing weather!
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Is confidence in Cardinals taking Kyler Murray atop NFL Draft waning?
Apr 15, 2019, 8:25 AM | Updated: 8:14 pm
(Arizona Sports/Matt Layman)
A shift happened at the beginning of March.
Quarterback Kyler Murray committed to a football future and looked like the best fit for the Arizona Cardinals and new head coach Kliff Kingsbury, but that the team was dead set on selecting him was an assumption.
Then came the NFL Draft Combine, in which Kingsbury and general manager Steve Keim hardly, and purposefully, left the door open for the team to pick Murray — and even trade current quarterback Josh Rosen.
By that point, it was certainly obvious that those within the NFL community believed the Cardinals were heading toward a selection of Murray with the first pick in the draft. But 10 days out from the draft, reality is setting in.
What if Arizona passes on Murray?
That realization is hitting home. While the Cardinals haven't tipped their hand either way, how teams drafting behind them are acting is telling as prospects make official visits.
April 1st confidence meter:
Kyler Murray will be 1st overall pick
(90%)April 15th confidence meter:
Kyler Murray will be 1st overall pick (60%)— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 15, 2019
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, a former scout, doesn't have inside sources on the matter, but he does know the business.
The public business of other teams is telling him that, as Keim and his team build a firm draft board, there remains fear outside the Cardinals facility that they haven't made a hard decision on drafting Murray, drafting someone else or trading the first pick.
So many team visits. If it's an inside job (understood between player, team & agent), why take all of the visits? A couple in top 5…I get. Not the rest. Just a hunch. Doesn't feel like a done deal.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 15, 2019
Jeremiah isn't the only NFL analyst wary about the eventuality of Murray to Arizona.
Yahoo! senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson is taking the same evidence seriously. Not only are Murray's visits to the New York Giants (No. 6) and Washington Redskins (No. 15) telling about his own status; other quarterbacks and players are setting up additional visits in preparation that Murray falling past Arizona creates a domino effect.
Despite #Sooners QB Kyler Murray being pegged at No. 1, teams further down the #NFL draft have been doing added due diligence on not only Murray but other QBs. Thought being If Murray gets past 1, some guys may trickle. Lock, for example, with visits to #Packers and #Chargers.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) April 15, 2019
We don't need long-time NFL reporter Peter King of NBC to explain to us that the Cardinals could still be deliberating over all of this.
But here it was leading his weekly column on Monday:
• I don't believe there is unanimity inside the Cardinals building today either to take Murray, trade down for a passel of picks to a Murray-loving team, or to sit at one and take an impact player for the defense like edge-rusher Nick Bosa. Then again, if GM Steve Keim and Kingsbury both want Murray, that's going to be the pick.
• The Cards' personnel brains—led by Keim and VP of player personnel Terry McDonough—are extremely confident people. If you run a team's player-acquisition department, of course you should be confident. But Keim and McDonough are at the upper end among NFL personnel people in belief in their ability to pick players. I think Keim wouldn't blink about trading the first pick. Keim won't be scared to buck conventional wisdom.
King threw out the Raiders as a potential trade partner.
All along, they were the most obvious option because Oakland owns three first-round picks this year and two more next year. Trading veteran Derek Carr has always looked like a valid option despite coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike Mayock calling him their franchise quarterback.
Speaking of the obvious things we've forgotten to mention since Kyler-mania began: Arizona needs a lot more than a quarterback.
If Keim and McDonough are so confident in their drafting as King suggests, there would have to be a really good reason for them to be giving up on Rosen after his rookie season. The Cardinals have holes all over the roster they could fill by trading down for a package of picks.
Maybe Murray will be the pick after all.
Keim and Kingsbury might view him as a transcendent talent, making whatever evaluation of Rosen only a side note.
The reality now is like it's been. Nobody really knows what Arizona is thinking. It seems that remains apparent in NFL circles, too.


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6 alternative Valentine's Day ideas
From camel rides to ziplines, skip dinner and a movie for one of these unique date ideas…
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it's time to start planning. But if you're looking for something a little different to the typical dinner and a movie, we've rounded up some unique events and activities you're bound to want to book.
Here are 6 alternative Valentine's Day ideas.
1. Take the leap of faith
If your other half is an adrenaline junkie, this is one new addition to the city you won't want to miss. You can now book your spot on XLine Dubai Marina, the epic 1km zipline stretching from the top of JBR's Amwaj towers to the terrace of Dubai Marina Mall. The new zipline features an incline of 16° and reaches an average speed of 80 kilometres per hour – so it's definitely one for speed fiends. Oh, and it's a double line, which means you can even fly with your date. Wheeeeee!
XLine, Dubai Marina, 10am to 6pm Sun to Thurs, 10am to 7pm Fri and Sat, Dhs650 single, Dhs1200 couple. Tickets from Platinumlist.net. More info on website.
2. Lose yourself in a new urban maze
Feel like you've tackled every escape room in town? Here's a brand new challenge for you. Jumble is described as the "world's first indoor urban maze", promising all sorts of twists, turns and mind-bending challenges. Teams of three to six people must work together to progress through a series of rooms, each one containing a physical challenge or problem to solve. So buddy up with another couple and check it out.
Jumble, Al Barsha 1, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Sun to Wed 2pm to 10pm, Thurs to Sat 2pm to midnight. Dhs149 per person two-hour pass, Dhs199 per person four-hour pass. More info on website.
3. Head to the desert
Whether you've got guests in town, or you're just looking for a different way to see the sunset, the JA Al Sahra Desert resort is a great spot for a desert adventure. Just 45 minutes from the Marina, there's a range of activities to enjoy – with Valentine's Day coming up, we recommend trying the sunset camel ride with champagne experience. It's a two-hour trip that takes you into the Arabian desert on camelback, where you can enjoy a glass of bubbly as the sun goes down.
JA Al Sahra Desert resort, near Dubai Rugby Sevens, 4pm to 6pm, daily, Dhs475 per person. Tel: (056) 177 2856. More info on website
4. See the Dubai Fountain up closer than ever before
It doesn't matter how many times we see them – we still love the Dubai Fountain shows (and what romantic isn't impressed by the Enrique Iglesias 'Hero' show). Now you can enjoy the best possible view of the action, thanks to the opening of the Dubai Fountain Boardwalk. The 272-metre floating viewing platform lets you watch the show from just nine metres away (and considering the water show reaches heights of 152 metres, that's mighty close).
The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk, next to the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, 5pm to 11pm daily. Dhs20 per person. More info on website.
5. Dinner and a show
Ok, so this one may include dinner, but it also comes with a ticket to one of Dubai's top shows – La Perle. Teaming up with the recently opened Babiole, which has arguably one of the best terraces in the city, uber and jewellery brand Pandora to ensure you've got that date-night and gift combo sorted. Guests can choose either the gold or luxurious VIP Pandora Valentine package. The Gold offering includes two Gold tickets to La Perle, complimentary Uber ride to and from the theatre, gift and flower from Pandora and dinner for two at Babiole, inclusive of a bottle of grape, costing Dhs1,850 per couple. The VIP combination includes two VIP tickets to La Perle, access to the VIP lounge, a complimentary Uber ride to and from the theatre, a gift and flower from Pandora and dinner for two at Babiole, inclusive of a bottle of Veuve Clicquot bubbly for Dhs3,600 per couple.
La Perle, Al Habtoor City, Weds Feb 14 and Thurs Feb 15, Gold package Dhs1,850 per couple, VIP package Dhs3600 per couple. More info on website
6. Desert dining
Luxury desert resort Bab Al Shams is offering three desert dining experiences especially for Valentine's. Each of the 'sunset dunes' experiences offers a five-course menu, presented by a dedicated butler in a private tent with stunning views of the golden desert of Dubai. Expect a decorated tent complete with Valentine's Day rose petals, bamboo torches, bonfire and relaxation majlis.
Bab Al Shams, Dubai, 7pm to 12am, Wednesday February 14, Dhs5,250 per couple including soft drinks, Dhs6,300 per couple including bottle of wine, Dhs7,900 including champagne. Tel: (04) 8096194. More info on website


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Annales 78.2 - Gut Microbiota: No Longer the Forgotten Organ
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While the gut microbiota was once called "the forgotten organ", it is no longer forgotten. On the contrary, it is a hot topic for research, as documented by the rapidly increasing number of scientific papers on this subject as well as coverage in the lay press, TV/radio programs, and social media. The aim of this new series is to highlight recent developments and hot topics in gut microbiome/microbiota research.


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2020 oil on canvas 30″ x 30″ contact for price
Is there perfection in life? This is a distillation of beauty, of gentleness and a moment of contemplation. The best time is when all is quiet. Only then that anything meaningful will foster and linger, the voice can be heard through hardly open lips.


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Georgia - Armenia
11 days
During the tour your will be able to visit most popular and important historic-cultural places of Georgia and Armenia. Enjoy beautiful landscapes, cuisine and hospitality. You will have availability to visit beautiful Mountain region of Georgia – kazbegi. Visit Holy trinity church on the top of the hill and will have possibility to enjoy beautiful view of mount Kazbegi. Also tour is include visiting beautiful villages Sno ans Juta with the cars 4X4. We also visit home town of Stalin – Gori and cave towns Uplistsikhe and Vardzia, spa town Borjomi, which is famous of its unique mineral waters. Will have possibility to enjoy with beautiful medieval castle – Rabati in Akhaltsikhe. You will also visit two oldest cities of the world – Mtskheta and Kutaisi. Both have more than 3000 years of history and both were capitals cities of the country in different historical periods. After border crossing to Armenia you will have possibility to visit most popular sightseeing of Armenia. Visit one of the ancient settlements of the Northern Armenia - Gyumri which is a city that has a history of over 3,000 years, visit Vatican City of Armenia- Holy Echmiadzin with its world's earliest Christian churches included in the list of UNESCO Sites, another UNESCO site - the Ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral. You will have the possibility to make Armenian Traditional bread "lavash" in Garni willage. Vsit the top destinations in the capital city of Armenia – Erevan. Visit Sevan lake and Spa town Dilijan. After border crossing you will have one more day for Georgia and for its capital city – Tbilisi. You can admire beautiful places of the old Tbilisi before you departure.
Price: the price in given for minimum 10 persons. Middle class accommodation (3* hotels and guesthouses). The price is subject to changes due to the request of 4 and 5 star accommodation.
Day 1 - Arrival to Tbilisi
Day 2 – Tbilisi - Mtskheta (old capital of Georgia, UNESCO sight) - Ananuri Fortress (XVII C) - Zhinvali lake - Gudauri (Ski resort in the Great Caucasus) (140 km)
Day 3 – Gudauri – Sno-Juta - Kazbegi (mountain region of Georgia), Holy trinity church – Dariali gorge (near Russian border) – Gudauri (130 km)
Day 4 – Gudauri - Gori (Home town of Stalin) – Uplistsikhe (cave town from the VI C BC) - Kutaisi (The second biggest city of Georgia and former capital city) - Tskaltubo (spa town near Kutaisi) (360 km)
Day 5 – Tskaltubo – Natural caves of Prometheus - Gelati Monastery (XII C UNESCO) - Mineral waters park in Borjomi - Akhaltsikhe (210 km)
Day 6– Rabati fortress in Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia (cave town from the XII C) - Bavra (Border of Georgia-Armenia) – Gyumri (470 km)
Day 7 – Gyumri - Holy Echmiadzin (UNESCO site) - Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (301-303 A.D) - Museum of Echmiadzin - Zvartnots Cathedral (UNESCO site) – Erevan (145 km)
Day 8 – Erevan - Geghard Monastery (UNESCO site) - Garni Village, Garni Pagan Temple (77 A.D.) - Tsitsernakaberd-Memorial Complex – Erevan (85 km)
Day 9 – Erevan - Khor Virap - Noravank monastery (XIII C) - Areni village – Sevan (275 km)
Day 10 – Sevan – Dilijan (Spa town) – Sadakhlo (Georgia-Armenia border) – Tbilisi (250 km)
Day 11 - Tbilisi city tour -Old town of Tbilisi – Metekhi church and Metekhi plateau -Bath's district - Kote Abkhazi street and pedestrian area of the city. Sioni Cathedral and the oldest church of Tbilisi – Anchiskhati - Freedom square and Rustaveli Avenue – State museum – Dinner at the Georgian Traditional restaurant with Georgian dances and folk songs - Transfer to the airport. (50 km driven)
The rates include:
Accommodation (in Yerevan – 2 nights, in Sevan – 1 night, in Gyumri – 1 night, in Tbilisi - 2 nights, in Gudauri - 2 nights, in Kutaisi 1 night, in Akhaltsikhe – 1 night)
Full transportation as mentioned in the itinerary with a good touristic class Bus/Mini Bus
Professional guide service
1 bottle of water per person/ per day
Breakfasts at the hotels
Dinners at the hotels/restaurants
Entrance fees at the museums
The rates do not include:
Visa to Armenia
Travel insurance
Tips for drivers & guides
Mini bar at the hotel
Personal expenses
Extra transfers not included in the program
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary


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Looking for a sweet and icy dessert to satisfy your cravings this summer? Try this Oreo Ice Candy, your kids will definitely love this. You can also earn a decent income if you sell a lot of this in your neighborhood. Just follow our recipe guide below and let us know what have you overcome!
Oreo Ice Candy Recipe
- 10pcs Oreo Cookies
- 150ml Condensed Milk
- 250ml warm Water
- 250ml Hot Water
- 60g Chocolate Powder (eg. Milo)
- Items needed: Ice candy plastic and funnel
- Crush Oreos into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix condensed milk and hot water, then add warm water and mix.
- Immediately add chocolate powder into the mixture.
- Add crushed Oreos.
- Pour in mixture into the ice candy plastic bags using the funnel. Knot the plastic.
- Freeze for a few hours.
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I hate Lag B'Omer
Vandalism, theft, air pollution, environmental destruction and burns – what's not to love about the special day of Lag B'Omer? OK, maybe saying that I "hate" this unique day on the Jewish calendar is misleading.
I don't hate the day itself or its meaning, I just can't stand the way we have chosen to commemorate and celebrate Lag B'Omer here in Israel.
The exact reasons for this minor festival are unclear, but the ideas associated with the day have the potential to be meaningful and transformative. Tradition states that during the time of Rabbi Akiva, 24,000 of his students died from a plague that finally ended on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar (this year Lag B'Omer falls on Thursday, May 7). The day also marks the commemoration of the death of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a sage of the second century.
On Lag B'Omer eve, bonfires are lit all across Israel by small groups of people to symbolize the light brought to the world by Rabbi Bar Yochai. I never forget that Lag B'Omer eve is approaching, because it's an annual tradition to receive a call from my mother-in-law to batten down the hatches: "Remember to shut all your windows and bring in the laundry, so that your clothes and apartment don't reek of smoke!"
In case you've never had the "pleasure" of experiencing Lag B'Omer in Israel, it feels like one is living in a Mad Max-like, post-apocalyptic dystopia. The landscape is littered with mobs of people huddled around gigantic bonfires that produce a suffocating layer of smoke.
A recent editorial in The Jerusalem Post noted that, "Year after year, according to data provided by the Environmental Protection Ministry, Lag Ba'omer carries the dubious honor of having the worst air pollution of the year, even more than Independence Day, which is commonly celebrated with elaborate barbecues."
What is fueling these Lag B'Omer fires? Unfortunately, some youth roam the country in search of wood, even going to building sites and other unauthorized areas to illegally pillage materials for their fires. It's not uncommon to see people carting wood off in stolen supermarket carriages. Other revelers cut down trees and branches. What a tremendous waste of natural resources to have so many people burning so much wood (not to mention the damage to the grassy areas and parks where the fires are lit).
The level of pollution is increased by people who burn inappropriate materials. Some of the wood being thrown in these fires has been treated with chemicals (such as old furniture), while other people throw objects made from plastic and rubber into their bonfires.
When an entire country is literally playing with fire, of course some people (including children) will get burned. A 2013 Times of Israel article, Lag B'Omer takes its fiery toll, noted, "The overcrowding and fervent celebrations at the site [in Northern Israel on Lag B'Omer] resulted in 500 people requiring medical attention, mostly due to burns, heat stroke, and dehydration."
The solutions for Israel are obvious. Rabbis, community leaders, government officials and environmental organizations need to work together to arrange a few large community bonfires in each city/area, while launching a huge public campaign to explain how much air pollution, environmental and human damage is caused by the proliferation of small fires around the country.
If we really want to remember the light generated by Rabbi Bar Yochai, let's do so in a way that builds up our society, instead of playing a hand in spoiling the Land of Israel. The traditions we follow on Lag B'Omer are exactly that, traditions. They aren't coded into Jewish law and can be modified and evolve to meet today's ecological realities.
Hopefully that will happen soon. In the meantime, I'll be taking in the laundry and shutting all the windows tightly on Wednesday night…


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'Boy Meets Real World'
Season 5, Episode 2 - Aired October 10, 1997
For his video assignment, Cory films Jack, Shawn and Eric in a similar vein to MTV's The Real World. However, when Jack and Shawn's relationship deteriorates, Cory may be letting his role as a film-maker get in the way of his responsibility as a friend.
Quote from Cory
Angela: No offense, Cory, but this looks like you just ripped off that show on MTV, the Real World.
Cory: I have no knowledge of this Real World of which you speak. My Real World is the real Real World.
Quote from Cory
Shawn: You go too far. You have five minutes of me in the shower. You can't use that.
Cory: It's for the European version. If I don't get in to NYU, it's for Sweden-Y-U.
Quote from Eric
Eric: And I went and I bought Cory a hot dog. Man he was so happy, he smiled and then I smiled because I felt good. You know, I did the right thing. I was a good older brother. He started giggling and reached his little hand out for that hot dog. And took a foul ball right smack dab in the head, knocked him unconscious. Cory doesn't giggle any more.
Quote from Mr. Feeny
Cory: Mr. Feeny, you really believe I made a good film?
Mr. Feeny: No. I think The Graduate was a good film.
Quote from Cory
Cory: And all through my life people have asked me, "What do you want to be when you grow up, young whipper-snapper?"
Topanga: Who talks like that?
Cory: Crazy people. The point is it was a lot of pressure, Topanga, and now I've found something I'm good at, it's like the pressure's off.
Quote from Mr. Feeny
Mr. Feeny: An excellent start on your documentary, Mr. Matthews.
Cory: What?
Mr. Feeny: Yes, excellent. I said excellent and I was talking about something you did. I don't know what came over me.
Quote from Mr. Feeny
Morgan: Now I want you to give him some advice, like you always gave Eric.
Mr. Feeny: Run, man. Run like the wind.


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- Political betting fans are placing action on if Washington DC will be granted statehood by 2022.
- The House of Representatives has voted in favor of making the nation's capital the 51st state and is now awaiting the Senate vote.
- Washington DC has more residents than all of Wyoming and Vermont.
WASHINGTON – The grueling debate surrounding whether or not Washington DC should be a state has now reached legal sports betting sites as political bettors are taking action.
The House of Representatives has already voted in favor of Washington DC becoming the 51st state, but the Senate still has to vote in favor.
Most action is being placed against DC being granted statehood before 2022 at legal sports betting sites, but there are reasons for longshot betting fans to lean in on these odds.
Why It Might Happen
Washington D.C. to Achieve Statehood before 2022?
- No -2000
- Yes +700
While the odds are leaning heavily against the likelihood of DC being granted statehood, there are reasons for optimism as several key figures have spoken up in favor of the bill, and the successful passing in the House shows some interest.
Washington, DC should be a state.
— Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) April 27, 2021
The bill is being heavily supported by the Democratic Party and heavily opposed by the Republican Party. What's working in the bill's favor is that the Democrats have the majority in both the House and Senate.
The Democrats holding the majority in the House is likely what allowed the bill to pass, despite the major objections from the Republicans.
In addition, the argument the Democrats are using to support the statehood of the Nation's Capital is that DC's population is bigger than multiple states. Washington DC has more residents than all of Wyoming and Vermont.
Wyoming has 577,719 people, is 92% white and has 2 senators
Vermont has 643,503 people, is 94% white and has 2 senators
Washington DC has 689,545 people, is 46% Black & has 0 senators or voting House members
— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) April 26, 2021
This is an argument that is hard to refute on the other side. There are more residents, but they have no representation compared to states with fewer residents that are still afforded Senators and House Reps.
This could sway the vote in the Senate, and lead to an upset for those taking the longshot political odds.
Why It Likely Won't Happen
Unfortunately, even with the Democratic Party having the Senate majority, it is only a marginal advantage as in order for a bill to pass. It must be a three-fourths majority, meaning that some Republicans will have to agree with the bill.
This is unlikely to happen, as Washington DC's population is mostly diverse, young, and college-educated, which are the main groups that vote Democrat.
Essentially, a 51st state would give the Democrats two more Senators and one more House Rep., and the Republicans have no reason to vote in favor of that outcome.
"The momentum behind it, I think, is kind of at the high water mark that it's ever been, which is not nearly high enough to get it passed," said David Fahrenthold of the Washington Post. "It's just passed the House of Representatives. I don't think it has the support to overcome the filibuster in the Senate. In fact, I know it doesn't because I think everybody recognizes it would add two more Democratic senators and one more Democratic representative. The Republicans who make up almost half of the Senate would not — or half of the Senate — would not want that."
Anything can happen, however, and Washington DC could very well become a state by year's end. No date has been set as of yet for when the Senate will vote so betting fans should jump on this betting line now before news shortens the odds.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a clothes dryer fire at the Indian River Retirement Community, a 24-hour adult nursing facility, Friday morning.
According to firefighters, the call came in at 10:02 a.m. When firefighters arrived six minutes later, Engine Company 3 discovered the fire had self-extinguished, but produced a significant amount of smoke in the area.
Employees at the retirement community and firefighters helped residents evacuate while the smoke was ventilated from the structure. The residents were able to reoccupy the building afterwards.
The Fire Marshal's office is still investigating the fire's cause.


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Top 10 Reasons To Be Excited About The 2022 Phillies Season
The Philadelphia Phillies home opener is Friday against the Oakland A's. Yes, opening the 2022 Major League Baseball season against an American League West squad is a rare occasion.
More importantly, having s six-game homestand at Citizens Bank Park (the New York Mets will be in town April 11-13), means Philadelphia Phillies fans have a whole lot to be excited about regarding the new season. Monday, the team held a media preview to talk about the new amenities and merchandise.
Play NJ was there. Let's just say it sets the table for 10 reasons to be excited about the 2022 Philadelphia Phillies season.
10. A taste of the Jersey Shore
What if we told you ordering from Manco & Manco Pizza no longer requires visiting Ocean City. Yes, we are talking about the famous Jersey Shore thin-crust institution that has been serving Jersey Shore customers since 1956. Some refer to them as the "first and last name in pizza!"
Now fans can enjoy one of their pizzas while attending home games at Citizens Bank Park. Manco & Manco will open the brand new location Friday.
The Ashburn Alley location will be serving plain, pepperoni or series special pies fresh out of the oven.
9. Ryan Howard talking chicken sandwiches
Wondering what former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard is up to these days?
Well, one of his ventures is working closely with Craig and Michael Colby – the founders of Colbie's Southern Kissed Chicken. Their food and beverage offerings will be available behind section 120. Think Southern-style chicken sandwiches, including The Big Piece, which is Howard's nickname. It consists of a sweet Hawaiian bun, garlic aioli, pickles, mild American cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato.
Try and save room for some peach spoon pie.
8. In case you're still hungry, here are three new offerings
So with MLB games being nine innings, multiple food and beverage breaks take place during games. Three hours is a long time to go without eating. And if there is a rain delay or extra innings, forget about it.
Like previous seasons, the menu includes expanded food options. There is even a peanut butter and jelly burger. This is not a typo. We're talking a special blend boardwalk burger topped with peanut butter, jalapeño jelly, American cheese and bacon on a brioche bun. If you #DaretoPair, they're available at Boardwalk Eats, section 142.
For something not as daring, but still rather interesting, Bull's BBQ in the left field plaza is now serving burnt ends cheesesteaks (house-smoked brisket ends, on a roll topped with smoked gouda cheese sauce and caramelized onions).
Another newbie is Pass & Stow sausage sandwich available at the third base plaza. This one consists of house-made sausage, pepper-shooter mayo and arugula.
7. Place those bets at the FanDuel Sportsbook
Some days getting to the ballpark may include a pre-game detour. Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is footsteps from the Citizens Bank Park gates. Come opening day, looking at the latest Phillies odds might be tempting, especially the run line. On paper, Philadelphia's lineup is absolutely stacked (more on this further down).
There are a couple of different ways to get some skin in the game. The first would be placing bets via your favorite Pennsylvania online sportsbook (those who prefer NJ sports betting apps, place those bets before crossing the Walt Whitman Bridge).
Another option is stopping by the betting windows at the Live! Casino FanDuel Sportsbook retail location. By the way, since opening day is sold out, catching the A's vs. Phillies game there is a solid plan B. Sports & Social Philly (also located inside of Live!) features a 52-foot LED display and 24 big-screen TVs.
6. Thanks to the DH, the bell will be ringing more
Speaking of the Liberty Bell (the CBP version, not the real one at Independence Mall), it has received some nice upgrades for the 2022 season. We're talking thousands of new LED lights and "motion-added fun." As far as specifics, you'll have to wait until the Phillies knock one out of the park.
With National League teams now using the DH, the pitcher's spot in the batting order will be replaced by a big bat. And the Phillies front office invested some serious cash in those big bats.
The lineup is looking absolutely stacked this season with the additions of Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber, who both signed as free agents. The duo combined for 66 home runs during the 2021 season. Add in reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper (35 home runs), and there is no question the bell will be ringing often.
5. Increased odds of making the playoffs
Another big change of the new MLB collective bargaining agreement is the expanded playoff field of 12 teams (six from each league). Philadelphia hasn't made the postseason since the 2011 season when they were eliminated in the divisional round by the St. Louis Cardinals.
Could this finally be their year?
Since they have yet to play a regular season game, the FanDuel Sportsbook odds of the answer being YES are looking good (-145). The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves (-390) and New York Mets (-230) have shorter odds.
4. Let's toast the Philadelphia Phillies 2022 season
For those thinking this is about opening a bottle of champagne, guess again. Kyler Rum is another new Citizens Bank Park vendor with locations throughout the ballpark. This "clean, American rum" is distilled out of Pennsylvania.
Basically, if the Phillies do make the playoffs, instead of popping open a bottle of your favorite champagne, maybe a rum runner or mojito will be the celebratory drink.
However, there is no need to wait as Kyler Rum will be serving up drinks all season.
3. Hard not to think about NL East odds
What about the Phillies chances of winning the National League East? The Braves, for obvious reasons, are the favorite (+125). The Mets are next (+200) followed by the Phillies (+340). So of the three teams, Philadelphia presents the best value for bettors.
At the moment, it's looking like a three-team race as the Florida Marlins (+1300) and Washington Nationals (+4000) have long odds.
2. Philadelphia Phillies going all out for opening day
Looking at Friday's weather forecast, the two-plus days of April showers will be gone (at least this is what the forecast is showing). It means the standing-room-only crowd of 40,000-plus fans can leave the umbrellas at home.
Like previous home openers, the South Philadelphia Sports Complex will be buzzing. Here are just some of the highlights:
- All fans will receive a Phillies fleece headband.
- Fans will witness the return of an old tradition – Phillies players will make their way onto the field from Ashburn Alley.
- Kane Kallas, son of the late great Harry Kallas, will sing the national anthem.
- Another Budweiser block party at the third base gate.
- First pitch will be thrown out by Dan Baker, who is celebrating 50 seasons as the Phillies' public address announcer.
1. Welcome back Mr. MVP
Yes, Mr. MVP Bruce Harper is once again the centerpiece of the Phillies roster. There is even an MV3 banner hanging outside of the ballpark.
He is the first Phillie to win the National League MVP award since the 2007 season when former shortstop Jimmy Rollins took home the honor.
Can Harper do it again? He is currently third on the FanDuel board (+950). Juan Soto of the Nationals (+380) and Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Braves (+900) are other top contenders.
By the way, fans 15 and over lucky enough to score tickets for Saturday's game will receive a Bryce Harper MV3 T-shirt.


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You got a brand new Cricut machine – congratulations! Maybe you're feeling a bit intimidated about using Cricut Design Space. Not sure how to get started? No worries! We're going to give you a beginner guide to Cricut Design Space that will lay it all out for you and make it easy. If you are thinking about getting a Cricut and you want to understand how the Cricut Design Space software works or if you're new to using the Cricut Design Space and are ready to master it, this post is for you! Don't forget that we also have some eCourses – more than 30 videos that will help you get to know your Cricut machine better and learn about all the amazing features and functions of it. Let's get started with this Cricut Design Space Introduction For Beginners!
Let's start!
Since Design Space 3 is super new, I'm getting a lot of questions about it. So let's start off by giving an overview of Design Space 3. There are some really cool changes on it but overall the new software is simpler and a lot more usable and functional compared to Design Space 2.
For example, when you go to design.cricut.com and you logged in, you will be able to visualize your projects where before you can only see the names so you couldn't actually see what project is that. I love that they showcased that firsthand and as you scroll you can see featured projects, Cricut Maker sewing projects, featured artist, what's new in Cricut access, etc. These actually changed out but this is amazing if you're super excited to get crafting with your Cricut and you're looking for some inspiration.
I recommend for you to click any of these projects. They are all Make it now projects so you're able to see the inspiration of this project; you're able to read everything you need to do with it. It gives you a description and it gives you materials that you're going to need that are Cricut related and everything else.
For example, you need a modern wood chair. It tells you how to prepare for your project, how to cut it, and then assemble it. It will show what type of images and fonts are used, if you need to purchase any. If you're in Cricut access you do get this project. You can go ahead and click "Make it". It's going to set everything up and take you to the mat portion so everything's already laid out and it's going to show the format that you're going to want to prepare and the colors. If you are creating the actual make it project but you want to use this pattern in a totally different way and you just want the design that's when you're able to click customize and all of the projects are going to pop up into design space.
If you only want the design you will be able to move, resize and delete all the other ones you don't want really easily and then you can work in just the design.
Let's go back to the home page and click canvas. So this is design space and we still have our project loaded in there. It's really nice if you're going around the website and you forgot to save a project and all you want to do is click Save or save as, since this is a public project.
As you can see design space 3 from this standpoint is really simplistic and I love it because it's a lot more usable. Starting over, on the left-hand sidebar you have this where you're able to set up your new machine. Print and cut calibration like all of those important things but you also have the new button so every time you press new and new canvas.
Here you can see "Projects". It's almost like the home page where you're able to see all kinds of different projects and different things. What I love is that you're able to look via categories so if you want to see what projects are free for Cricut maker user or if you've been able to link your Cricut maker these are your free projects.
If you have your Cricut Explore Air 2 you're able to click and see what those projects are and you're able to go through and just look at Cricut access so if you got a Cricut access you would want to see what type of special projects you're able to create.
If you have an EasyPress and you're really excited for Iron-On, this section is perfect for you.
We want to do something for a birthday. We just have to search Iron on that is birthday related and you'll be able to see that there are birthday girl shirts and a happy birthday signs that you're able to create really easily.
You'll be able to use all of these if you're part of Cricut access and there's a lot of free ones too! So be on the lookout for what projects are free and different things like that. So as we continue on, you're able to see more images from Cricut and if you notice these images are more standalone images, these are not complete projects. These are things that you can use on a card or a scrapbook page or you could use this for final details of all kinds of different things.
What I love is that Cricut access has a ton of images. For example, if you want to go ahead and cut out this pilgrim hat all you need to do is click on it, insert image and if you know that you want to cut this out this is how easy Cricut made it for you, if you want to cut it out with a wig 4.0 and then press enter it's going to scale the other side because we have it walked right here you can unlock this and you're gonna be able to move it the height and the width however you want. I recommend leaving this lock too just so you don't mess up dimensions of any of your projects in some cases you will want to be able to unlock that so when you press the unlock button you will notice that it will turn green and when you have it locked it's going to be blue
Now you're thinking, "I want to be able to cut this out but I don't know what to do, do I have to ungroup this? How does it work?" If you are happy with the size and everything, just go up and click "Make it" and it's going to sort all of your different mats. You're going to need five different colors with a different cardstock and it's going to cut this out for you.
What I also love is if you're making a lot of them, say you're going to do some Thanksgiving projects or something and you need 20 of them it's going to prepare 20 of these on a mat for you and you can see it here without even thinking about it. It has all of these laid out for you so if you're making a lot of Christmas cards and different things like that you're going to be able to use your Cricut to streamline a lot of your processes.
Let's go over to text. Text is one of the biggest things I use the design space but wasn't able to create my own types of images and use all kinds of different fonts. Let's do "Happy Halloween". What I'm gonna do is type happy Halloween in all caps. A lot of the times when I'm doing different types of projects I always do capital letters just because I really love capital letters and it kind of makes me feel like I'm just sort of screaming out of them in a very happy way so what we're going to do is if you don't want to use this boring basic font, click on it and select all by pressing command and that's going to select all the images and we're gonna go up to fonts and scroll through, this is under the category off so just like within our projects and images we can search through fonts as well you can search through just your system fonts that are on your computer or you can look through just the Cricut fonts. As you can see here, there are quite a bit of different fonts and I love them so let's look through all and let's try to find some type of fonts that would be really great for Halloween. I don't really know how many there are on here that are more spooky but you can sort of find one that you like so right here I think we'll just use this pretty simplistic Happy Halloween font and you're able to scale this up and down and sort of decide how you want it.
If you want to put the Halloween down all you're going to do is select where you want it to go down to the next line you press ENTER and you're able to highlight both of these and be able to center it up. Go to "Alignment" > "Center". So now it's HAPPY HALLOWEEN all in one and then you may be unhappy with the letter spacing so what you're able to do is go up to letter space and bring letters actually closer together. You can also space the letters out as much or as little as you would want but it's honestly up to you so another thing is a line space. I never really liked how far apart they make things, you can make the line space go down and you can bring these together so they would be a lot closer together.
Under text, you're going to find shapes. There are so many shapes you're able to use in design space 3 or in any design space to create really awesome projects so you can just click on whatever shape you want and you would be able to create all kinds of fun stuff.
Now let's go to upload. You're able to go through and click upload and you can see images that you've recently uploaded, you can click "upload new image".
This is just a quick overview of Design Space 3, I hope you learned something new today and I can't wait to see all the Cricut projects you'll create!


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Sparring has been prohibited for contact disciplines as the Sports Authority of India on Thursday unveiled the Standard Operating Procedure for training activities to resume across the country.
Athletics, hockey, badminton, boxing and shooting were among the 11 disciplines which were permitted to resume outdoor training following relaxations in the lockdown to contain theCovid-19 pandemic.
Weightlifters, archers, cyclists, fencers, wrestlers and paddlers too can resume training with requisite safety measures. The SOP, however, prohibits sparring for contact disciplines as well as human exchanges like tackling and has barred the use of swimming pools for now.
It is, however, as yet unclear when various sporting disciplines can resume training. The home ministry allowed the opening of sports complexes and stadia in its guidelines for the fourth phase of the lockdown, which has been extended till May 31. However, SAI sidestepped queries on when athletes can resume training.
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"Resumption of training will depend on local administration's approval," said SAI secretary Rohit Bhardwaj in an online press conference to unveil the SOP.
"The protocols of the SOP will be effective from immediate effect, but the logistics might take time.
"The SOP is a broad reference document which can be customised according to local conditions, which means the guidelines of a state government can supersede the SOP at any time.
"We have categorised everything but all depends on local administrations' objections," he added.
The SAI secretary said the SOP is the first step towards restarting sporting activities across the country.
Disinfectants being used on training equipment after every use, a ban on sparring, and usage of gyms in shifts are among the measures to tackle the Covid-19 threat.
A six-member committee, headed by Bharadwaj, formulated the protocol.
The document states that the Arogya Setu app is mandatory for all athletes and staff and calls for strict social distancing at training venues. Increased sanitation measures and stringent supervision of athletes' health are also among a slew of measures to prevent the deadly infection.
Here are some key points from the SOP issued by SAI:
- Resumption of sporting activity should take place in a staged fashion with an initial phase of small group (<10) activities in a non-contact fashion while maintaining physical distancing, prior to moving on to a subsequent phase of large group (>10) activities including full contact training/competition in sport. Individual jurisdictions will determine progression through these phases.
- Athletes will have to sign consent forms, acknowledging the risks associated with restarting practice. The task force must ensure each athlete provides a signed consent form declaring their consent and knowledge of all the limitations and risks associated with training under current scenario.
- The detection of a positive Covid-19 case in a sporting club or organisation will result in a standard public health response, which could include quarantine of a whole team or large group, and close contacts, for the required period.
- A Covid-19 Task Force shall be constituted at each training centre to guide and monitor all trainees and staff within the centres. The Task Force shall include the chief coaching staff from each NSF as its member.
- The use of Aarogya Setu app shall be made mandatory for all athletes and staff at the centre. The Task Force shall ensure a 100% coverage of Aarogya Setu among all athletes and staff at the centre. Health information of every individual shall be mandatorily updated daily. Activities shall only be allowed if status on Aarogya Setu shows safe.
- The training facilities used by Olympic athletes and probables shall be earmarked exclusively for their use and shall not be accessible to other athletes.
- Athletes and staff shall be screened before being allowed access to common field-of-play/training facilities. RT-PCR test shall be conducted for new/returning athletes (especially athletes in Olympic camps) as per government guidelines.
- Physical contact of any form shall be avoided as part of training routine, for example handshakes, high-fives, tackling, sparring etc.
- Use of swimming pool shall not be allowed during this period except in facilities designated for Olympic training. Separate guideline shall be published for allowing resumption of swimming. Opening of swimming pool is subject to guidelines of the government on this issue.
- The use of gym shall be allowed in specific time slots, allowing sufficient time for disinfection between two slots, and the maximum number of people allowed to use the gym at a time shall be determined by the Covid Task Force of respective centre depending on available space.
- Sporting disciplines have been divided into four categories - non-contact, medium contact, full contact and water sports.
- In contact sporting disciplines, selective training activities may be performed by athletes individually without engaging in physical combat with other athletes and utilising alternative practice equipment like punching/kicking bags, slam balls, choke dummies etc.
- In disciplines requiring minimal contact (team events), training activities may be performed in small groups (maximum 8-10) maintaining distancing norms of minimum two metres between athletes and staff and ensuring aspects of training which require physical contact are avoided like tackling, body-pushing etc.
(With PTI inputs)
You can read the entire SOP here.
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