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ayum1ckey: So the staff were working hard to let as many people as possible stay over (*´∀`)ノ
ayu_19980408: Yes~, the same-day tickets are full of love as well ♡
kobibouya: So that's how the same-day tickets come about ❣⃛ Feeling the love from ayu ᒼᑋªᐢ*̩̩̥✡·̩͙ and the staff-san now ೫⁺.(ʚ̶̶̷ ॢ·̮ ॢʚ̴̶̷⋈
ayu_19980408: Giggle (*^^*)
mirechi_18: CDTV is showing "Weekly No.1 Singles in History" now, and ayu-chan has been No.1 for 50 weeks!! So awesome!!
ayu_19980408: It's all because of everyone's support m(_ _)m
ayu_19980408: No matter what accidents and troubles befall our troupe, I'll stay calm without making a fuss. And until the moment when the curtains finally fall, I'll do my best to protect and cover up. All the hard work and perserverance I need to give out to become such a troupe leader will not be wasted. So, everyone, you can start checking-in from 15:00 onwards tomorrow~☆
ayunews: 【LIVE】 The schedule for this year's nation-wide tour 『ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2012 A ~HOTEL Love songs~』 can be found here ☆→→ (PC) http://t.co/lFhl2kc0
ayu_19980408: RT
comingsoon1028: ayu-chaaan ❤❤ Congrats ヾ(*・ω・*)ノ ❤❤❤ #ayuDay
ayu_19980408: RT
ayu_19980408: Preparing for the smooth opening for Day 2 at the Fukuoka Branch now~☆ Everyone, have you prepared your bath towels?~ (^-^)/
ayu_19980408: Day 2 at the Fukuoka Branch has closed with great success and lots of sweat!! The Fukuoka Branch will reopen in August, and we look forward to seeing everyone again ♪ Thank you so much m(_ _)m☆
ayu_19980408: At home already now. So fast. Transformation from manager baby to mudskipper.
ayu_19980408: To everyone who waited politely for me at Fukuoka Airport~ Thank you!! There were about 200 people, and I couldn't reach my hand to those at the back.. Sorry (ノД`) But I saw every one of you~☆ And then, to Tokyo team, who waited for me at Haneda Airport, sorry for being so sleepy (laugh) Thank you for always ♡
_natuchan_: @katsuyukikasuga Kacchan, thank you for shaking my hand ♡
katsuyukikasuga: So we shook hands (>_<) Let's meet again sometime (`_´)ゞ
ayu_19980408: I want to shake hands with Kacchan too~♡
katsuyukikasuga: If you don't mind me, please do (`_´)ゞ
ayu_19980408: Erm… I'm glad to receive a tweet from Kacchan, but with such a twisted reply, I have no idea how to follow-up ↑↑↑ (laugh)
katsuyukikasuga: Sorry for my senseless reply!! Please shake hands with me so I can have more sense (>_<)
ayu_19980408: I love it when you replied "So happy!!" to the question "Did you strike the lottery?" ♪( ´θ`)ノ
ayu_19980408: I wanted to start creating a new song asap, but my eyelids have already reached their limit~ (( _ _ ))..zzzZZ Time to sleep ☆
Tokyo_R_Pride: Hamasaki Ayumi fans, please spread. As a conclusion to Tokyo Rainbow Pride on 29/4, all participants will sing ayu's 「How beautiful You Are」. We are considering making an ayu float too. http://t.co/NuGQpsZw #trp2012 #ayu
ayu_19980408: RT
Tokyo_R_Pride: The PV features homosexual love and praises love of all kinds, and the message of "you are beautiful" goes well with our theme this year, so that's the main reason why it's chosen. Please sing it with us!
ayu_19980408: This is a happy story for me, who had learnt my life lessons at Nichome ever since I was a little kid!! Please use my song to make a wonderful closing ballad ♡
ai_19960408: I bought June's issue of ViVi, released today ♡ An updated issue of the musical LIVE!
ayu_19980408: You can see how the HOTEL was constructed in this month's Deji Deji Diary~ Everyone, check it out ♬
tA_Sk_102: ayu-chaaaaaan ♡ You are so super cute on RIMMEL's new visual ٩(๑꒦ິȏ꒦ິ๑)۶ I'll definitely get ayu-chan's color ★
ayu_19980408: It really plumps up your lips, so do use this instead of lip cream ♡
timwellard: Didn't sleep last night… On the way to the airport now
ayu_19980408: Have a safe trip home!! Gonna miss u… 😛
ayu_19980408: From now on, lots of brands will be hosting exhibitions~ ♡ Everyone, good luck~ Since it's sunny, shall I go too?~ (*´艸`*)
ayu_19980408: The passing breeze is just so gentle, and I let the tears slide down my cheeks
(Misa's note: theme of a-nation'03 lyric)
ayu_19980408: We r beautiful fighters ♪ There are surely days when nothing go well, but us girls who don't stop, don't give up and live on are Beautiful fighters (*^^*)v
(Misa's note: Beautiful fighters lyric)
ayu_19980408: Unhealable wounds will sometimes open up, but they will eventually close up again
(Misa's note: Beautiful fighters lyric)
sgunji: Thank you, Leslie!
lesliekeesuper: When you come back, let's start on our grand plan! have a nice Golden Week
ayu_19980408: Luv this pic♡ Have a safe flight!
ayu_19980408: Is it because I skipped pressure training and yoga yesterday, such that I'm feeling so lousy today? (´Д` ) I'll go for my trainings tomorrow~!!
reinayu: Eh? ayu-chan, you changed your avatar??
toco_tc0722: You stopped matching with little bro?
ayu_19980408: Nope. I believe he'll find a matching one. (laugh)
UN1982: Avatar change!!!!! I'm purple!!!!!
ayu_19980408: Good job, little bro d(^_^o)


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Busy Boat Race Weekend For Chiswick RNLI Crews |
Responding to six calls demonstrating how vital the service is on the Thames
The need for a dedicated search and rescue service on the Thames was demonstrated again on Boat Race weekend when Chiswick RNLI Lifeboat responded to six calls. On Friday evening 25th March 2011 Lifeboat crews pulled a man out of the water just after he jumped off Hammersmith Bridge. He was safely transferred into the care of the London Ambulance Service. On Saturday, just after the start of the Oxford and Cambridge 2011 Boat Race, a following launch struck one of the stake boats, which hold the competing boats at the start. Two RNLI Lifeboats were behind the flotilla of launches following the race in order to patrol the banks as the large wash caused by the following boats can affect people who have ventured too far out onto the foreshore. In this case the Harbour Master requested Chiswick Lifeboat to attend to the stake boat after concerns that one of its crew had been injured. On arrival they found both crew on the stake boat in good health, although one had slipped on his back; but with no further injury he was able to stay on the board to be recovered by one of the PLA launches. Chiswick RNLI Lifeboats then resumed their role of bank safety. The next incident came ten minutes later with a call from a Coastguard Liaison Officer, who was on board one of the harbour launches. He reported that a man had been washed off the bank and was seen hanging onto a tree. Chiswick Lifeboat was 100m behind and quickly responded. Two crewmen went onto the bank and assisted the man back onto the tow path and then proceeded with the bank safety patrol. Three further calls followed in quick succession on Sunday. Chiswick RNLI Lifeboat was asked to respond to a report of a woman who had fallen at Putney. They found the woman lying on the foreshore at Putney, in some distress. It appeared that she had fallen and dislocated her left shoulder. Two crew were placed on shore and administered Entenox for pain relief until an ambulance arrived to deal with the casualty. On returning to Chiswick the Lifeboat was asked to search for a missing boat, last seen an hour earlier in Putney. It appeared that the owner was expecting his friends in the boat to have returned. The Lifeboat searched from Hammersmith back towards Putney and then proceeded to Fulham where there was a report of a small speed boat, which turned out to be the missing craft. The boat and the persons on board were not in any difficulties, but the Lifeboat did escort the craft back to Putney Pier where the owner was waiting. Immediately on arrival at Putney they were tasked to another incident and proceeded at full speed to Brentford Eyot. While on route further information was received stating that a man was seen hanging onto a tree. The tide was too low for the lifeboat to go on the Brentford side of the island and after locating the man in question he made his way over to the Lifeboat but refused to leave the island. By this time the tide had risen sufficiently for the Lifeboat to go inside the island and ferry two policemen onto the island with one of the Lifeboat crew. At this point the man then jumped into the water and swam to the shore refusing any assistance. Once ashore he was then taken into custody by the Police, the Lifeboat then ferried the two police officers on the island back to Brentford. These events last weekend show how essential the Lifeboat service is on the Thames. This is provided by the RNLI, who rely entirely on voluntary contributions to run the search and rescue service throughout the UK and Ireland. Fundraising takes place throughout the year with specific days, such as Lifeboat Day on 3rd May where the charity is highly visible to many members of the public. David Clarke - Chiswick RNLI March 29, 2011 |

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Outdoor Grey Wicker Side Table - NH827692
In stock
Add some holding space to your outdoor patio with the Woodridge table. This little table is perfect to put next to a chair or to provide some extra table space for your mojitos and cake. The Woodridge table is built to withstand the elements with its wicker finish.
Assembly Required
- One (1) side table
- Constructed of PE wicker & powder coated iron
- Grey in color, compliments most existing decor
- 17.75"D x 17.75"W x 17.25"H
Assembly Required


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MHMR Tarrant County
24-Hour Crisis Line 817-335-3022
2-1-1 Texas
210 East 9th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Call: 2-1-1
Free and confidential community information and referral service provided by United Way of Tarrant County
Mental Health Association Mental Health Resources On-Line
Web-based searchable mental health resources provided by the Mental Health Association of Tarrant County
ACH Child and Family Services (formerly All Church Home)
1424 Summit Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-335-4041 or 888-296-8099
Wide range of services for children and families in crisis, including residential care, respite care, prevention services and emergency shelter
Alliance for Children
908 Southland Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Assessments, case management and group counseling for confirmed victims of child abuse and their protecting parents
Catholic Charities
2701 Burchill Road North, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Children's services, clinical counseling, emergency financial assistance and case management
Child Study Center
1300 W. Lancaster, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Diagnostic and treatment services for children who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities and related behavioral and emotional problems. Dental services and special education for children with disabilities
Cook Children's Medical Center
801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Intake: 682-885-3917
Inpatient treatment for children 2 through 12, partial hospitalization program for children and adolescents 6 through 17 and outpatient services
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
1400 8th Avenue, Fort Worth 76104
Meets the first and third Friday of each month in the Faxel Room, Building A, at Baylor All Saints from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Offers education programs, guest speakers and peer support groups
Depression Connection Team
3212 Collinsworth, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Practical, accurate and caring access to mental health resources in the community. Group presentations on depression, bipolar disorder and related conditions. Consulting on development of ongoing mental health programs. Support groups, private telephone consultations and office visits
Harris Methodist Springwood Psychiatric Hospital
1608 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022
Help Line: 817-355-7777
Psychiatric and addiction treatment facility on the campus of Harris Methodist H-E-B Hospital
Huguley Behavioral Health
11801 South Freeway (I-35W), Burleson, TX 76028
Inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient psychiatric treatment. Intensive outpatient chemical dependency treatment. Accepts adults age 18 and up who are not enrolled in school
JPS Health Network, Trinity Springs Pavilion
1500 S. Main, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Main: 817-927-3636
24-hour psychiatric emergency room, crisis stabilization, short-term treatment and family education for adults and adolescents ages 13 through 17. Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinics located in Stop Six, Northeast and Viola M. Pitts/Como
Lena Pope Home
3131 Sanguinet, Fort Worth, TX 76107
24-hour number: 817-731-8839
Counseling, family preservation services, foster care and alternative education services
Mental Health Association of Tarrant County
3136 W. 4th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Mental health information and referral available by phone and on the Web site. Community education and training, peer support and supported employment services for persons with mental illness. Advocacy and long-term-care ombudsman services
MHMR of Tarrant County
3840 Hulen, Fort Worth, TX 76107
24-Hour Crisis Number: 817-335-3022
Mental Health Warrant: 817-335-3022
Serves Tarrant County citizens with mental illness, mental retardation, autism, addiction and early childhood developmental delays
Millwood Hospital
1011 N. Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76011
Inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults; specialty programs; research department; ECT
NAMI Tarrant County (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
A grassroots, family and consumer self-help, support, education and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with serious mental illnesses
The Art Station
1616 Park Place, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Individual clinical art therapy, ongoing art therapy groups, and therapeutic arts program
The Parenting Center
2928 West Fifth Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Parenting Advice Line: 817-332-6399
Counseling, including play therapy for children, parent education, case management and a telephone Parenting Advice Line (P.A.L.)
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
6815 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 105, Fort Worth, Texas 76120
Administrative offices: 817-535-6462
24-hour Hot Line: 1-877-701-SAFE (7233)
Provides shelter and supports for adults and children who are victims of domestic violence
Santa Fe Adolescent Services
7524 Mosier View Court, Ste. 200, Fort Worth, TX 76118
Substance abuse prevention, intervention and counseling services for adolescents and their families
Tarrant County Challenge, Inc.
226 Bailey Avenue, Ste. 105, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Coordinates efforts throughout the county to prevent substance abuse
The Women's Center of Tarrant County
1723 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Help Line: 817-927-4000
Crisis counseling, rape crisis and victims services, problem solving assistance, information and referral, individual and group counseling


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Black Desert Online Introduces Pirate Island and lays the path to the Road to Valencia!
However, that is not all! DAUM and Pearl Abyss are hard at work localizing further content to the NA and EU markets, and has recently confirmed that Valencia will be released in parts near the beginning of June with incoming Node Wars rehearsals to commence shortly thereafter. While awakenings have not yet been confirmed they will surely follow suit sometime later. Read up more on the Road to Valencia here:


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Quality Characterization of Complementary Food Produced from Orange Flesh Sweet Potato Supplemented with Cowpea and Groundnut Flour
Journal: Journal of Food Stability (Vol.3, No. 2)Publication Date: 2020-05-21
Authors : Akinbode Badiu A Origbemisoye Babawande A;
Page : 90-104
Keywords : Complementary foods; functional foods; proximate; anti-nutritional; malnutrition.;
Malnutrition prevalence remains alarming: about 821 million children in the world suffer from severe acute malnutrition, while 2 million children suffer from malnutrition in Nigeria. This study examined the ability of orange flesh sweet potato supplemented (OFSP) with cowpea and groundnut flour to serve as a complementary food. The complementary food was formulated from the flour of Orange flesh sweet potato, cowpea and groundnut to make different blends at different ratios of 50:35:15, 60:25:15, 70:15:15, 80:5:15 and 100% cowpea respectively. The five complementary foods produced were compared with a commercial complementary food brand (Nutrend). The functional properties, proximate composition, anti-nutritional factors, β-carotene and colour parameters of the complementary foods were evaluated. The results obtained showed that the proximate composition of the complementary foods ranged from 4.47 - 15.44% for protein, while the energy value ranged from 349.12 - 383.61 kcal/100 g. These values were slightly higher than the control (Nutrend) but, met the recommended minimum levels for complementary foods by World Health Organization (WHO). Sample AAA (50% OFSP, 35% cowpea and 15% groundnut) had the highest protein content (15.44%) which met 92% of the recommended dietary allowance (16.70%) for infants. Thus, sample AAA could be used with breast milk to help in alleviating protein-energy malnutrition and increase bioavailability of other important micronutrients required by infants. Practical Applications : The complementary food produced and observed in this work is made from cheap and locally available raw materials; orange flesh sweet potato, cowpea and groundnut which are readily available. Groundnut has much fat while cowpea is rich in protein and B-vitamins which can be used in alleviating protein energy malnutrition in children and also help to meet their daily energy requirement. The technology of processing can easily be adopted at industrial and household level.
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Community starts with us
Being intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
Cultivating positive mental health begins with building a strong community here at Foresight. The idea of community extends beyond our physical neighborhoods and now, more than ever, is shaped by intentional connections that afford support digitally, virtually and in person. Essential to creating and maintaining these connections is ensuring that Foresight represents our clients—the people we serve. All are welcome here, including and not limited to LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), our veterans—we're grateful for your service —those with diverse abilities, parents and all others.
Foresight actively invests in education and initiatives around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in our workplace. Guiding our day-to-day interactions—both with our colleagues and the people we care for—is our core value, Be inclusive. We strive to represent and embrace people from all backgrounds, and to celebrate their differences. We have a dedicated committee that helps facilitate ongoing conversation and education around DEIB through trainings, resources and community-building events within our organization. Additionally, we're proud to sponsor one of our own as our DEIB Business Partner. As a BIPOC Latinx clinician, our DEIB Business Partner works to ensure understanding among our cross-functional teams, the people we serve and the communities we touch.
A culture of transformation
At Foresight, we promise a culture that proudly embraces your community. We can't wait to learn about you and your journey to mental wellness. Whether you come to us for care as a client or you'd like to join our team, we're excited for you to be part of who we are and what we do.
Our diverse teams create a welcoming space that fosters forward thinking, which positively affects the communities we serve. We're working every day to transform mental health care: in large part by moving beyond simply accepting diversity to actively incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of our business and the care we provide, and also by tending our own mental health, diversity and inclusive needs as an organization.


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Editor In Chief
Interior Design Magazine
Editor In Chief
Interior Design Magazine
Cindy Allen has established herself as a force in elevating the design profession's importance and exposure—acting as an ambassador and fervent supporter of architects and designers, while providing a platform and vehicle of growth for the design industry.
Allen is an industry champion, promoting the Giants of Design as well as emerging talents. A self-proclaimed design junkie, she brings an unbridled passion for design that is manifested in 17 print issues each year, a digital platform reaching a global audience of over 8 million. With Allen's direction, Interior Design is constantly evolving to best celebrate designers and their process.
www.interiordesign.net | @thecindygram
Bjarke Ingels Group
Bjarke Ingels Group
Kai-Uwe Bergmann, FAIA is a Partner at BIG who brings his architectural expertise to proposals around the globe, including work in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Kai-Uwe heads up BIG's business development--which currently has the office working in over 35 different countries. He also oversees BIG's Urban scales projects and supports BIG's Landscape projects. He is registered as an architect in the USA (13 states) and Canada.
Kai-Uwe most recently contributed to the resiliency plan BIG U to protect 10 miles of Manhattan's coastline. First envisioned through the Rebuild by Design competition to develop proactive responses to Superstorm Sandy, it is now being further developed and construction will begin on the first 2.5 miles in 2020. Further projects include Brooklyn Queens Park, Smithsonian Master Plan, Pittsburgh Master Plan, Miami Beach Square and Zira Island Master Plan. He complements his professional work through previous teaching assignments at the University of Pennsylvania, IE University in Madrid, and his alma mater the University of Virginia. Kai-Uwe formerly was on the Board of the Van Alen Institute, participates on numerous international juries and lectures globally on the works of BIG.
www.big.dk | @kaiuwebergmann + @big_builds
Founder + Creative Director
Todd Bracher Studio
Founder + Creative Director
Todd Bracher Studio
Todd Bracher is a designer and strategist, known for his irreducibly complex approach to design.
His studio guides some of the world's leading brands to realize strategic differentiation through design, including 3M, Burberry, Cappellini, Herman Miller, Humanscale, Issey Miyake, Jaguar, and the City of New York. Todd has also served as Creative Director for Georg Jensen, Humanscale, and HBF.
Todd has been honored as a Top 100 Global Design Influencer by Wallpaper* Magazine (2015), International Designer of the Year (2015 & 2016), and with numerous RedDot's Best of the Best and NeoCon Gold Awards for product design.
Todd Bracher Studio, founded in 1999 and based in New York City, draws upon their expert network built over two decades, living, working, teaching in New York, Copenhagen, Milan, London and Paris.
www.toddbracher.com | @toddbracher
Clodagh Design
Clodagh Design
Irish-born, New York-based designer Clodagh has been ahead of the curve with eco-friendly designs since she began her career. She is acclaimed for her life-enhancing minimalism and "wellness by design" tenets. She embraces healing modalities, using both ancient and cutting-edge methods to energize and balance space. Clodagh was one of the earliest adopters of feng shui, incorporating chromatherapy, aromatherapy, biophilia and the science of light. Her focus is sustainability, well-being and comfort.
L'Observatoire International
L'Observatoire International
In 1993, Hervé Descottes co-founded the lighting design firm L'Observatoire International in New York City after eight years of design practice in Paris, France. Descottes personally creates the lighting concepts for all projects designed by L'Observatoire, and oversees project development through project completion.
Mr. Descottes has been recognized numerous times by the lighting design and architectural community. He has received awards from the International Association of Lighting Designers, the Illuminating Engineering Society and the New York City Illuminating Engineering Society, the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Landscape Architects, D&ADAD, the Municipal Art Society of New York City, and the GE Corporation. In 2008, Mr. Descottes was named Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture.
In 2020, Hervé Descottes has received the Interior Design's Best of Year Award for Best Lighting Designer.
Photo Credit: Akos Photography
www.obsintl.com | @lobservatoire_intl
Principal + Founder
Principal + Founder
Since its inception in 2004, the international and multidisciplinary design practice of Stephanie Goto has established itself through its consciousness, understanding and mastery of form, structure and materials – the belief that all design is informed by a critical purity. The Studio's embrace of the relationality between architecture, culture, art and hospitality has earned it renown as a leader in and conduit for creating truly unique and integrated experiential spaces.
Goto's most notable commissions include the Calder Foundation's Project Space, one of her many projects with President Alexander S. C. Rower, Caesarstone's Experience Center in Georgia, the homes of several private clients including acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud, exhibition designs at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles and New York, gallery and exhibition design for Pace Gallery, and Michelin-starred restaurants including Daniel, Piora, Corton, Aldea and two forthcoming international projects with chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
The Studio's diverse breadth of work has garnered it recognition and accolades across multifarious industries, including the Architect's Newspaper 2019 Best of Design Award for Exhibition Design, Elle Décor 2021 A-List and 2019 Young Design Talent Award, Architectural Digest 2015 Top Ten Firms to Watch and Best of the Year Fine Dining awards in both Hospitality Design and Interior Design Magazine. Goto has lent her creative authority and energies to publications and institutions as varied as Architectural Record, Vanity Fair, Carnegie Hall, Casa Vogue, Dom Pérignon, Dwell, Ferrari, Galerie, the Museum of Arts and Design, Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream, The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
www.stephaniegoto.com | @stephaniegoto
Founder + Creative Director
Leyden Lewis Design Studio
Founder + Creative Director
Leyden Lewis Design Studio
With global influences from his Caribbean heritage of Trinidad and Tobago, Founder and Creative Director Leyden Lewis leads his namesake firm with the ability to design timeless environments with a universal aesthetic.Through utilizing his background as a trained architect, Lewis' work evokes nuances of urban sophistication and classical European modernism, while simultaneously bridging the gap between art, architecture, and design.
In the firm's multi-disciplinary work, Lewis and his design studio take a thoughtful, collaborative approach to design resulting in timeless and meaningful environments that emphasize the importance of the fine arts, design, and structure.
Photo Credit: David. A Land
www.leydenlewis.com | @leydenlewisdesignstudio
A leader in today's global design culture, Reddymade Architecture and Design was founded by Suchi Reddy in 2002. Since its inception, the firm has been lauded for its formal experimentation, its imaginative use of color, and passion for innovative materials. The firm's practice spans the fields of architecture, design, installation art, and sculpture. Its diverse portfolio of projects includes public installations, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, large-scale commercial spaces, and residential projects—from single family homes to micro-apartments and prefab architecture.
The guiding principle of the practice is "form follows feeling," a design ethos informed by neuroaesthetics, the study of how the brain responds to the design of our surroundings. The strong belief that good design, calibrated carefully to the human, positively influences wellbeing, creativity, and productivity informs all projects from conception to details.
Most recently, neuroaesthetic design principles were central in "A Space For Being," a collaborative installation with Google, the International Arts + Minds Lab at Johns Hopkins University, and Muuto. Upcoming projects include a sensory healing room designed to improve recovery times for patients with disorders of consciousness; 30,000 square feet of amenities for a condominium project in Sunny Isles, FL with lobbies designed with the late Karl Lagerfeld; and a flagship retail space exploring the intersection between technology and humans.
Suchi Reddy is dedicated to celebrating diversity and equality, as well as addressing the economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts of her work on both the user and the planet. Reddy sits on the board of the Design Trust for Public Space and Storefront for Art and Architecture. She was appointed the Plym Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois School of Architecture, Champaign–Urbana for the Fall 2019 semester where her work focused on contemporary architectural experience through the lens of neuroaesthetics, neurophenomenology, and sensory design.
Photo Credit: Chloe Horseman
www.rmdny.com | @reddymadedesign
Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Charles Renfro joined Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) in 1997 and became a partner in 2004. Charles led the design for a number of projects including the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston and Zaryadye Park, a 35-acre park adjacent to the Kremlin in Moscow. Charles has also led a number of academic projects at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Brown University, and the University of Chicago, and is currently designing new facilities for Columbia University, and the University of Toronto. He is also currently leading the renovation of Dallas's Kalita Humphreys Theater - Frank Lloyd Wright's only built free-standing theater. Abroad, Charles is leading the design of the Museum of Image and Sound in Rio de Janeiro, and led the design of the Tianjin Juilliard School, recently completed in China. He is a faculty member of the School of Visual Arts.
Photo Credit: Geordie Wood
www.dsrny.com | diller_scofidio_renfro
Design Partner
Design Partner
Marion Weiss is the Graham Chair Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania and cofounder of WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism. She was honored by Architectural Record with the Women in Architecture Design Leader Award in 2017 and is a National Academy of Design inductee. She is a graduate of Yale University's School of Architecture and earned her undergraduate degree in architecture at UVA. In 2020 she was selected for UVA's distinguished alumna award. She has taught at Harvard, Cornell and at Yale University she was the Eero Saarinen Visiting Professor. Her firm has been recognized with the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Architecture, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Architecture, the Architectural League of New York's "Emerging Voices" award, the New York AIA Gold Medal, and, most recently, the 2020 Thomas Jefferson Gold Medal in recognition of the firm's significant contribution to culture and education.
www.weissmanfredi.com | @ weissmanfredi
Design Partner
Design Partner
Michael Manfredi is a Senior Design Critic at Harvard University and cofounder of WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism. He was born in Trieste, Italy and grew up in Rome. He completed his undergraduate education in the United States and received his Master of Architecture at Cornell University where he studied with Colin Rowe. Manfredi won the Paris Prize, was a Cornell Fellow, and was awarded an Eidlitz Fellowship. He is a board member for the Storefront for Art and Architecture, and was recently inducted into the National Academy of Design. His firm has been recognized with the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Architecture, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Architecture, the Architectural League of New York's "Emerging Voices" award, the New York AIA Gold Medal, and most recently the 2020 Thomas Jefferson Gold Medal in recognition of the firm's significant contribution to culture and education.
www.weissmanfredi.com | @weissmanfredi
Studio Rick Joy
Studio Rick Joy
Rick Joy is the founder and principal of Studio Rick Joy.
He is considered an important contributor to the ongoing global discourse on conceptual and sustainable architecture. His work expresses innovation and exactitude in modernism and reflects a unique sense of place.
Honors include receiving the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Architecture in 2002 and in 2004 winning the prestigious National Design Award from the Smithsonian Institute/Cooper-Hewitt Museum.
In 2015, Rick was vested into the American Institute of Architects' College of Fellows and the Royal Institute of British Architects' RIBA International College of Fellows.
He was inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in a Javits Center event in 2019.
Other professional affiliations include The College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects, The American Academy of Arts and Letters, Tucson MOCA Advisory Board Member.
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The studio's first monograph, Desert Works, was released by Princeton Architectural Press in 2002 and the second, Studio Joy Works, was released in 2018.
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Originally from Maine, he studied music and was a classical percussionist and rock/blues drummer until the age of 28 when he moved to Tucson to study Architecture.
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By Rei Tanotsuka, 4 August 2020
"A man can enlarge the principles which he follows; those principles do not enlarge the man." Confucius
Since I started publishing my thoughts, I have aligned myself with the anti Imperialism school of thought, yet I write articles praising China? Hold up, isn't China also an Imperial power?
Imperialism 101
The rise of East and West, while running in tandem with the West leading in development if we adhere to the Robert Braidwood Hilly Flanks hypothesis, (later popularised by Ian Morris, British archaeologist, author of Why the West rules fow now) has indeed resulted in the uniform conception of an empire. The difference is the execution of the Imperial rule.
The rise of the eventual Eastern Imperial reign has its origin in China and the West, in the Taurus and Zagros Mountains known as the Hilly Flanks. We will start our "count" of development through the lens of agriculture, because once a stable food source is cultured, civilisation can begin. The West starts at around 9600 BCE in the Hilly Flanks, and the East between 8000-7500 BCE in China.
Each monolithic state of East and West exhibited heinous levels of brutality and barbarism during its development. This is never a point that I would argue to be erroneous, I wholeheartedly agree that human beings differ in degree, not in kind. HOWEVER, in MY opinion, I don't think that the East and West showed the SAME LEVELS of barbarity contemporaneously.
One epoch of both Eastern and Western global expansion occurred in the 15th Century. Differing in decades but close enough to make a valid comparison, are the maritime leaders of Zheng He of China, and Portuguese's Vasco de Gama.
Generally speaking, European Imperialism carries a core doctrine of racism but the Chinese Imperial reign does not.
The Portuguese and Spanish had an obsession to relegate the Muslims and Sephardic Jews into a perpetual underclass. All nations discriminate, this is a fact, however traditional discrimination rested on "out group" vs " in group". The Portuguese and Spanish were the first to introduce the Doctrine of Limpieza de sangre or blood purity, which ensured that irrespective of the whether the minority group acculturated or not, they had NO CHANCE of attaining parity because they were tainted by their non Christian lineage. Blood purity was used to ensure that the Conversos (Jewish people who converted to Catholicism) could never attain the same level of education as the Christians, hence shutting them out of the political arena, and positions of authority.
"The cleansing of blood and the honorability of the lineage became an obsession of Hispanic society in the 16th and 17th centuries. The popular mentality ended up considering that blood and breast milk transmitted the beliefs, ways of life and being, as well as the attitudes of the ancestors, at least up to a fourth generation, since, from then on there would be no rest stained blood." Cleansing blood
This blood doctrine took a new incarnation when the Atlantic Slave trade began, and people were given a colour code to denote not just a physical attribute, but a cast hierarchy. During this harrowing period in history, slaves were insurable cargo so everyone on board had to be given a physical description. When it came to the category of "complexion", there were only two colours, brown and black. White is a political conception that had not as yet come into common parlance.
On the Slave ship Peggy in 1748, Captain Anthony Fox described himself as "browne", but "Robert Murray of Scotland, Peter Dunfry of Ireland, Perato Bartholomew of Genoa and the African John Goodboy" was "blacke" (The Slave Ship, Marcus Rediker).
From this blood purity doctrine alone, we can see why life under Western Imperialism leads to unabated subjugation of the colonised, whereas Chinese Imperial rule of suzerainty, essentially a major kiss ass fes, is less gruelling.
Something you should know about Zheng He
Wait for this one. Anyone want to argue that China is a Muslim hating country, hellbent on annihilating the Uyghurs because it CAN'T stand religious diversity?
Enter Zheng He, born as Ma He. Ma He was Muslim and rose to become the number one aid to emperor Zhu Di.
Muslims entered China from the 8th century in the early Yuan period. By the 1300s opportunities for Muslims to take leadership positions were firmly in place.
Zheng He was Zhu Di's (who later changed the name of his reign to Yongle, meaning lasting happiness) right hand man. Zhu Di entrusted him with basically everything, and Zheng He became the commander of the treasure fleet.
This guy was WOKE. He had at his disposal, in the Autumn of 1405, 317 of these…
and 27,000 of these….
Now remember this was back in the day, where people thought a good time was killing a new tribe because they wanted a goat to sacrifice to the rain God or something of that nature, and Zheng He had ALL THIS POWER, yet what did he do when the king of Ceylon didn't gel with him?
Did he enslave the entire colony, by killing the men and employing the women in an exotic dance trade? Nope, Zheng He went away. But before he did so, he noted their religious belief in Shiva, Allah and Buddha and wondered out loud if it was he who disrespected the Ceylon king by not offering obeisance to his gods first.
Then, because Zheng He was woke, did better next time.
"Zheng He carried with him an unusual trilingual tablet in Chinese, Tamil, and Persian, which he hoped to erect on the island. The tablet bore the date February 15, 1409, indicating that it had been inscribed in Nanjing before the treasure fleet departed for the third voyage. The Chinese portion of the tablet praised Buddha and offered thanks for his protection of the treasure fleet on its two previous voyages: The Tamil portion of the tablet offered similar praise to the Hindu god Tenavarai-Nayanar, perhaps a local form of Siva, and the Persian inscription praised the glory of Allah and the saints of Islam. To each god the Chinese gave equal tribute so none would be slighted: 1,000 pieces of gold, 5,000 pieces of silver, 100 bolts of silk, and more than 3,000 pounds of perfumed oil, as well as gilded and lacquered ecclesiastical ornaments. On the surface, this appears to be a respectful and generous gesture on the part of the Chinese, showing Zheng He's awareness of the religious tradition of the island." When China Ruled the Seas: The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405–1433″ by Louise Levathes
OK ok ok, you say, religion is one thing, but surely the Chinese are sneaky bastards when it comes to commercial transactions right? Nope.
When doing business with the Indians, an Indian broker would set a date for the negotiation, after a mutual agreement was made this is how they sealed the deal:
"In such and such a moon, on such and such a day, we have all joined hands and sealed our agreement with a hand-clasp; whether [the price] is dear or cheap, we will never repudiate it or change it." When China Ruled the Seas: The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405–1433″ by Louise Levathes
The most splendid part of the month long (or more) ordeal, was that the Chinese used the abacus, while the Indians used their fingers and toes, and STILL accuracy was achieved!
How did the Spanish transact?
The following is an eye witness account:
"The Spaniards with their horses, their spears and lances, began to commit murders and other strange cruelties. They entered into towns and villages, sparing neither children nor old men and women. They ripped their bellies and cut them to pieces as if they had been slaughtering lambs in a field. They made bets with each other over who could thrust a sword into the middle of a man or who could cut off his head with one stroke. They took little ones by their heels and crushed their heads against the cliffs. Others they threw into the rivers laughing and mocking them as they tumbled into the water. They put everyone they met to the edge of the sword.
One time I saw four or five important native nobles roasted and broiled upon makeshift grills. They cried out pitifully. This thing so troubled our Captain that he could not sleep. He commanded that they be strangled to end their misery. The Sergeant (I know him and his friends from Seville) would not strangle them but put bullets into their mouths instead.
I have seen all these things and others infinite. Most tried to flee. They tried to hide in the mountains. They tried to flee from these men. Men who were empty of all pity, behaving like savage beasts. They are nothing more than slaughterers and enemies of mankind. These evil men had even taught their hounds, fierce dogs, to tear natives to pieces at first sight.
AND, when, although rare, the Indians put to death some Spaniards upon good right and law of justice; the Spaniards made an agreement that for every one Spaniard killed they had to slay one hundred Indians.
One time the Indians came to meet us and receive us with food and good cheer! Instead, the devil, which had put himself in the Spaniards, put them all to the edge of the sword in my presence, without any cause whatsoever, more than three thousand souls. I saw there such great cruelties, that never any man living either have or shall see the like.
In three or four months (myself being present) there died more than six thousand children, which the Spanish had sent into the Gold mines." La Casas
But the Europeans were only gruesome during the conquest right?
You argue that the European Imperial conquest was indeed cruel, but after they colonised them, they treated them well right? Wrong.
The Spanish rule of the natives EVERY WHERE they went was the SAME. I leave you one name to Google Bartolomé de las Casas. You can spend weeks reading the atrocities.
Yet people like to link China to global annihilation if it becomes number one again. The density of the mind to not recognise that historically China has ALWAYS been a different ruler to the West, concomitant with the current rise of China executed WITHOUT BLOOD SHED, is testimony that it is not China we should fear.
During the second expedition of the treasure fleet, the king of Brunei agreed to China's suzerainty, and from that point on an engaging trade of camphor, gums and resin began.
The Brunei king then went Nanjing to visit Yongle with 150 of his squad (as one does) and was duly welcomed. The king however fell ill and he passed away at the age of 38 in Nanjing.
What did Yongle do? To pay respects to his protectorate he closed business in his court for 3 days, erected a resplendent tomb, guarded with a pair of life size stone warriors, a pair of stone scholars and pairs of stone tigers, rams etched in an Indonesian motif fitting with the king's culture.
To pervert and contort current reality and history just to satisfy the Western whim to pillory a rising superpower that is not of the white brotherhood calibre, is disingenuous and mendacious.
Why are we content to remain an underclass, subject to erratic sanctions, undeclared wars and coups when we have a chance to attain a new global order with a guy who has a record of being the LEAST CRAZY out of the pack?


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Kevin Gosztola of Firedoglake.com and Rania Khalek of the "Dispatches from the Underclass" blog are joined by Mary Wareham of Human Rights Watch. Wareham is the advocacy director for the arms division of Human Rights Watch and spearheads a global coalition to ban killer robots. She was recently in Geneva for the Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW) meeting to discuss how countries should respond to the rise of this technology. During the discussion portion of the show, Gosztola and Khalek discuss media organizations challenging secrecy around execution drugs for lethal injections, US citizens' support for the death penalty, a global survey that found 4 in 10 believe their governments would torture them if they were taken into custody, Guantanamo force-feedings and media coverage of Palestinian Nakba Day. |


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With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, deductions of state, local and property taxes are not worth as much as they used to be. Beginning in 2018, taxpayers are limited to a total of $10,000 in combined state income, sales and property taxes as an itemized deduction.
One way you can try to adapt is by lowering your property tax bill. Believe it or not: There is a way.
Property taxes are the revenue lifeblood of cities, counties, school districts and states, and they fluctuate along with house prices. Because local governments are eager to collect more tax revenue, they are quick to get property values assessed higher when times are good. But they aren't as quick to get values lowered again when the economy falters. As a result, over time your property value tends to creep up without downward corrections. When added to increased property tax rates, your bill today can be much higher than in the past.
If you dread the annual letter informing you that your property tax is going to go up again, one thing you can try is to approach your local assessor and ask for a property revaluation. Here are some ideas to successfully reduce your home's appraised value:
While going through this process, remember to be aware of the pressure that these local tax authorities are under to raise revenue. This understanding can help temper your position and hopefully put you in a better position to have your case heard. Contact Alloy Silverstein for additional tax planning guidance.
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- Place avocado, lime juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Mash thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
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The UK may completely legalize cannabis within the next decade, according to a group of MPs who visited Canada as part of a research trip.
The cross-party group, which included Labour's David Lammy, Tory Jonathan Djanogly and Lib Dem Sir Normal Lamb, visited Canada on a trip organized by Volte France, a pro-legalization organization, and was partly sponsored by the cannabis company MPX.
Canada legalized cannabis for medical and recreational use. Today, citizens can purchase marijuana, legally, from a Canadian cannabis clinic or other regulated facility.
Cannabis is still illegal for recreational use in the UK, but medical marijuana is legal. It's designated as a Class B drug, and those caught with cannabis could face up to five years in prison.
Sir Norman and Mr. Lammy predict that cannabis will be full legalized within the coming decade.
Mr. Lammy calls cannabis a "cash cow for organized criminal gangs." The UK's illegal cannabis market is estimated to be worth $1 billion per year, according to the National Crime Agency.
Sir Norman became the first serving British MP to openly use cannabis oil on camera as part of Newsbeat's documentary on the trip. The Lib Dem has been outspoken about his use of cannabis oil for relaxation and to improve his sleep.
Sir Norman took the drops of cannabis oil, which contained THC, prior to his flight. He slept "very well" on the plane, he claims, even sleeping through breakfast.
Mr. Djanogly believes the UK has a "lot to learn" before it can legalize recreational use, but he does see it happening "at some point." Building legal cannabis factories in the UK may boost employment in former industrial cities, he said.
But the trip was not without its problems, the MPs said. In Canada, illegal cannabis providers are still thriving. The limits on licensed products has meant a greater demand for edibles and other cannabis products. For this reason, half of all cannabis purchased in Canada is still coming from illegal sources.
Despite the MPs prediction of legalization, the government says it has "no intention of changing the law." A Home Office spokesman told Newsbeat that legalizing cannabis would do nothing to "eliminate the crime committed by the illicit trade," nor would it address the issue of drug dependency and its detrimental effects on families and society.


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INTRODUCTION: Previous studies have reported an association between classic galactosemia (CG) and decreased bone mass. The primary objective of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to determine the extent of bone mineral density (BMD) Z-score reduction. Low BMD was defined as a Z-score ≤-2 standard deviations (SD). The secondary objective was to evaluate other indicators of bone status through a descriptive analysis.
METHODS: Systematic search strategies were developed by an experienced clinical librarian. Selection of relevant manuscripts, risk of bias assessment, and data extraction were performed independently by two investigators.
RESULTS: Four studies were included in the meta-analysis. BMD Z-scores in children and adults with CG measured at the lumbar spine (LBMD; 4 studies; n = 112), total hip (HBMD; 2 studies; n = 58), and femoral neck (FBMD; 2 studies; n = 73) were assessed. Mean BMD Z-scores in the CG population were LBMD -0.70 (95% CI: -0.88, -0.52); HBMD -0.89 (95% CI: -1.14, -0.64); and FBMD -0.63 (95% CI -1.29, 0.02). Results from studies included in the descriptive analysis (n = 7) show that vitamin D levels were frequently in the low reference range, whereas serum calcium levels were within reference range.
CONCLUSION: The mean BMD Z-score in the CG population is -0.7, which is lower than in the general population, though still within two SD of the reference mean of zero. This indicates that bone health is mildly affected in CG and that more patients, compared to the general population, are at risk for a BMD Z-score ≤-2 SD. In conclusion, clinicians should ensure appropriate preventive and therapeutic measures for CG patients.
Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 87-96 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | JIMD reports |
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Potterheads are devastated over Alan Rickman's death after losing his battle to cancer at just 69 years old. Well, now the Harry Potter cast is opening up about Rickman's death by expressing their deepest sorrows and heartbreak about the actor, who they describe as a wonderful man, in more words or less. As expected, the actors can't believe the news and are extremely sad to know the man who they worked with for so many years is no longer with us. I think that's going to take awhile to sink in, and rightfully so.
The cast reactions are typically emotional, but they also have a common message. That being, Rickman was an amazing teacher who taught, especially the young stars, so many life lessons, especially about acting. See? He was a real-life professor, just like his Harry Potter character Professor Snape. Now that is something truly heartwarming to hear.
From Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Matthew Lewis, to Rickman's long-time co-star Emma Thompson (in addition to the Harry Potter films, they appeared together in Sense & Sensibility, Love Actually, Judas Kiss, and The Song of Lunch), there are many Harry Potter stars who are opening up about the legendary Rickman. Be sure to grab a box of tissues, because, like HP author J.K. Rowling, these stars are going to make you shed a tear or two.
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter)
On Thursday, Radcliffe took to Google Plus to share his thoughts. Part of his post reads:
Alan Rickman is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors I will ever work with. He is also, one of the loyalest and most supportive people I've ever met in the film industry. He was so encouraging of me both on set and in the years post-Potter. I'm pretty sure he came and saw everything I ever did on stage both in London and New York.
His conclusion is even more touching:
As an actor he was one of the first of the adults on Potter to treat me like a peer rather than a child. Working with him at such a formative age was incredibly important and I will carry the lessons he taught me for the rest of my life and career. Film sets and theatre stages are all far poorer for the loss of this great actor and man.
Emma Watson (Hermione Granger)
Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley)
"I am devastated to hear about the passing of Alan Rickman, I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to work with him on numerous occasions — even though he has gone — I will always hear his voice," Grint said in a statement released to Bustle. "My thoughts are with his friends and family at this time."
Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney)
Thompson and Rickman worked together on multiple occasions. Part of her statement about his death reads:
Alan was my friend and so this is hard to write because I have just kissed him goodbye. What I remember most in this moment of painful leave-taking is his humor, intelligence, wisdom and kindness. His capacity to fell you with a look or lift you with a word. The intransigence which made him the great artist he was — his ineffable and cynical wit, the clarity with which he saw most things, including me, and the fact that he never spared me the view. I learned a lot from him.
Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom)
Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy)
Isaacs also said in a statement released to Bustle, "Sidestepped by the awful news today. The polar opposite of the icy, manipulating characters he became best known for, Alan was hilarious, warm-hearted and fabulous company. To witness his laser-like honesty and precision as an actor in the flesh was a rare privilege. A great artist and a lovely man."
James & Oliver Phelps (Fred & George Weasley)
Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan)
Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley)
Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)
"As a young actor I was incredibly fortunate to have worked with Alan and be exposed to his graceful methods," she said in a statement release to Bustle. "He had that rare ability to shift the energy of a set the moment he walked on. I will never forget his deep, measured and theatrical voice. He will be missed by the Potter family."
The Harry Potter cast just proved all over again how special Rickman truly was.
Image: Caroline Wurtzel/Bustle


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Over the years, gospel music in Nigeria has struggled to find a fertile ground on the music scene because of people's general disposition towards it, and by extension it affects gospel singers and the growth of the musical genre. Adegoke Adeyemi, a gospel singer and one time lead vocalist of gospel crew, De Xploit, has lamented the deplorable state of gospel music in Nigeria.
Adegoke & Favour
In a brief chat with Potpourri, Adegoke who just recently released a single, Onise Iyanu, featuring his wife, Favour Adeyemi, explained that gospel music in Nigeria is worthwhile but gospel singers need to understand what gospel music is about.
"I think it is important we understand what gospel music is. I will rather say that gospel music in Nigeria is worthwhile but with its own challenges. One of the challenges is that we have a lot of people who do not understand that being a gospel singer is a calling and not just a hubby. This is the reason we have mix multitude in the gospel music industry today; fame and money are what they are after", he opined.
He admonished gospel singers to see themselves as beacons meant to lighten the way for others. He advised that though they are in the same craft with secular artistes, gospel singers ought not to compare themselves with them. "When gospel artistes begin to compare themselves with secular musicians then something is wrong.
If you look at the company some gospel singers keep you'll wonder what kind of 'light' they are. This has really affected the quality of songs in the industry. Another thing is the ill treatment of gospel singers; we should know that some of us are full time gospel singers and should be treated as such. Adequate care and appreciation should be done as occasion demands. At least you will take care of yourself, your crew members and pay tithe and other kingdom obligations", he lamented.
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Many have wondered if there are Royale High codes in Roblox and we are here to set the record straight. No, game codes do not exist in Royale High. At least not at the moment.
Royale High Codes - Common Questions
Created on Apr. 10, 2017, Royale High is a fantasy school roleplaying game on Roblox. Players dress up their characters, playing across multiple realms across various universes. Some realms appear during themed-events for a limited time while others such as Royale High New Campus permanently remain in the game. Royale High was created by lead developer callmehbob.
This five-year-old city-fantasy school roleplaying game has remained near the top of the Roblox charts with over 70,000 daily players and 5.5+ billion visits to date, seemingly without the need for codes.
We've gathered common questions below detailing common questions that have caused confusion, concerning whether or not Royale High codes exist in Roblox.
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What are Game Codes?
Game codes are codes created by a Roblox game developer. They are intended to reward players with free items, which typically improve the player experience. Game codes are a feature that game developers may enable or disable. At this time of writing, Royale High does not have the Game codes feature enabled.
What are Royale High Music Code IDs?
Music code IDs are different than Game codes in Roblox. Music code IDs are ten-digit numerical codes that allow players to listen to their favorite songs while playing Roblox.
Royale High allows users to play Music code IDs! Simply teleport to your apartment and press the speaker on your desk to bring up your radio. Then choose the song you want to listen to. We have a separate guide for more information on how to play music in your Roblox games.
Do Promo Code Coupons Work?
No. Websites that advertise free Royale High promo code coupons do not work. Always beware of online scams. You should never give out your Roblox username or password to anyone, and never give out your own personal information. Any website that asks for personal information in exchange for Roblox codes is a scam.
What about Royale High videos on YouTube?
As far as we know, content creators who advertise working codes for Royale High slightly bend the truth of their videos. Although the titles of their videos may say "Royale High Codes," the discussions usually center on whether or not codes will arrive in the future. We've watched watched many videos that advertise free Royale High codes in the title but do not actually provide any working codes. Typing codes directly into the Royale High chat box will not work, either.
Will Royale High have codes in the future?
Probably not. However, this answer could always change, as with all Roblox games. While it is always possible for developer callmehbob to add Royale High codes, their game is so popular right now that they don't really need to rely on codes to drive players in. If Roblox codes do appear in the game, we'll be sure to update this page with the new information as soon as we see it.
Game Description & Recent Update
Welcome to Royale High, your ever-growing dream world!
- Use your Teleportation Sceptre to fast-travel across magical lands, with secrets to explore & fun games to play!
- Games earn you the valuable currency Diamonds, increases your level, & challenges your knowledge and skills!
- Spend your diamonds in the shop, which sells special items during real-life seasons.
- Dress your character to suit your mood & personality~ free makeup, hairstyles, & thousands of unique outfits for any occasion!
- Level up at Royale High School by attending classes! The higher grades you receive, the more rewards you earn!
- Make sure to bring the right book to class from your locker, and turn in your completed homework!
- Try to balance your studies and socializing, as many best friends have been made within these halls♡
Did we miss any important Royale High codes questions? Ask us below in the comments and we will do our best to find the answers!
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Is homebuying season the best time to buy?
Here's a look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 3/29/21.
- After 2020, does homebuying season still matter?
- A bump in the average credit score could make mortgages easier to get
- Buyer demand is relentless in the face of rising rates
- Second homes and investment properties just got some new rules
After 2020, does homebuying season still matter?
With the arrival of spring comes homebuying season in the real estate world, but given how much the pandemic has revved the market up with heavy sales, competition, and higher prices year-round, the label may not hold the same significance as years past.
To start, homebuying season generally refers to the months of March through June when, traditionally, home inventory and sales are at their annual peak. The reason why is two-fold: most buyers want to be moved in and settled before the fall, usually to gear up for a new school year, and sellers want the highest price for their home, often listing it in the spring to attract the most buyer competition. This surge in listings has historically led to a spike in sales. Since 2013, existing home sales peaked every June with a monthly total of around 500,000 homes sold.
But then 2020 came along, and a lot of seasonal trends were turned on their head. Homebuying remained popular year-round, with roughly 500,000 homes sold every month from June all the way to December. At the end of 2020, existing home sales hit their highest point since 2006. Competition also kept up, thanks to historically low inventory levels and a rise in virtual buying. In September, over one in five homes sold for more than their asking price, and in January, a traditionally slow month, the online listings site Redfin reported over half of their sales went through bidding wars.
Given how much the market has changed over the last year, is homebuying season still a good time to shop? It depends on what matters most to you in your home search. If you want a larger selection of inventory, then spring is likely the safest bet, as an influx of existing homes are expected to hit listings in the coming months. But if price is your main concern, getting a deal may be easier in the fall and winter when there's less inventory available, and therefore less demand. Regardless of season, the landscape of homebuying itself has changed, so being prepared for heavy competition is in every buyer's best interest.
A bump in the average credit score could make mortgages easier to get
The country's average credit score got a major bump of seven points last year, up to 710. The boost was driven by a number of factors, but likely helped along by the amount of credit holders who saved money and paid off debt during the pandemic. Now, 69% of Americans have what's considered a "good" score of 670, or higher.
A higher average credit score means mortgages are available to a larger number of loan applicants. While the overall credit supply is at its lowest since 2014, it's been expanding little by little over the last three months. With tons of homebuying expected this spring and summer, economists predict more mortgage credit will open up—especially for first-time buyers.
Your credit score can affect your mortgage because it's one of a few financial factors that helps determine your loan options. Checking your rates can help you see what you qualify for, with no risk of impacting your score.
Buyer demand is relentless in the face of rising rates
Rates are half a percentage point higher than they were in January, but the number of buyers applying for home loans just increased for the 4th week in a row, now sitting 26% higher than this time last year.
This shows how strong homebuyer appetites are, as they brave not just rising rates but tough competition in today's low inventory market. There was a gap of roughly 200,000 existing home listings missing from the winter market, while the national median listing price increased 15% from last year.
The average 30-year fixed rate hit 3.17% last week but is still lower than it was last spring. Many buyers may be choosing to act now while rates are relatively low, but it's unclear how demand may change if they keep rising as expected.
Second homes and investment properties just got some new rules
Second homes and investment properties made up 15% of last month's home sales, but today, those looking to take out a mortgage for them may be faced with new costs.
Fannie Mae, the government-run agency which buys loans from lenders, recently announced that loans for second homes will now only be accounting for 7% of their total purchases. That's roughly half of the amount they usually buy, and most lenders will need to adjust their pricing in response to the new restrictions.
For Better Mortgage, it means having to impose a 1% price increase on those mortgages. So a $300,000 loan for a second home, for example, now costs $3,000 more. Loans that were already locked before the March 10th announcement likely won't be affected, but if you have any questions, be sure to contact your loan consultant.
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We represented the management team of Noordlease in the company's successful buyout from auto manufacturer BMW.
Founded more than 25 years ago in the Dutch city of Groningen, Noordlease has grown into the largest private car lease company in the Netherlands and the market leader in the north of the country, thanks to a pioneering spirit and innovative concepts such as the Autoborg lease-car resale initiative. CEO Robert Nienhuis and CFO Gert Veenstra ran Noordlease as an independent company with its own branding, IT systems and market approach. When BMW decided to divest Noordlease, Robert and Gert indicated their serious interest in a management buyout.
Our role
We worked very closely with Robert and Gert to define the strategy and tactics that would achieve a successful MBO. We approached potential financial sponsors to not only provide the funding to buy Noordlease's shares from BMW, but also finance the company's assets. After an intense process—including an auction filled with competitive bids from other potential strategic and financial buyers—Gert and Robert saw their dream come true. Funding from NIBC and NOM purchased Noordlease's shares; ABN AMRO and NIBC facilitated the financing of the company's assets.
What happened next?
Noordlease is now an independent company, with Robert, Gert, NIBC and NOM as its shareholders. The company is expanding its market leadership in the northern part of the Netherlands and growing its private lease business nationwide.


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Our Place is an exhibition by Crisis artists, which will open on 16 November. Artist Jordan Vanderhyde is keeping a blog – here's what he has said so far.
So today took an expected, but unexpected turn. As the deadline for a project I am helping work on, Our Place, comes into view. A trip to the Woodstock Museum to speak with a microbiologist and look at some samples of dust through his microscope. We discovered that beauty can be found on a molecular level.
So the main concept for this project is seeing the art in the places we use every day and everything that's missed or cleaned away. (Or not at times….Sorry cleaners not a dig at your work ) The building we are using to explore our hypothesis is the Old Fire Station in Oxford, which is run by two charities: Arts at the Old Fire Station, and Crisis. This building houses various galleries and prestigious work. As well as a charity which helps homeless and vulnerable people get back to the daily running of life. Plus a Café which serves a mean breakfast.
I know just how much they help by my journey at the centre. So we have been collecting ideas, samples of grime, dust and a few unexpected discoveries along the way. All to see how we can turn the everyday left behind marks of where we have been into works of art which challenge how we view our dirt as well as our artwork.
Pulling together recourses from all the departments within the building. We want to collectively help members get involved in the project. We want to utilise all the help at our finger tips, to show everyone that in a world of who you know and what you have. Everyday people with the right support can produce amazing things as we see every day at the centre.
I am so proud to be a part of this project. Already the friendly staff and supportive team have given me the confidence to show my work publicly. Along side dealing with major mental health issues and anxiety. To gently break through my boundaries and be a more confident gentleman with drive and determination. For this I will be forever grateful and I pray the public can see this and get as much out of it as I have. So for now….
The backlash of all my using has left me dead inside through depression, scared of going anywhere and of my own shadow through anxiety and a hyper and suicidal monster through BPD. I went through rehab and then slowly introduced into the community. It has taken so much work even daily to get up and get motivated. Just for today it can be done. I write about my experiences In hope that someone gets something from it. I am now no longer homeless, I can freely express myself through art and media and have a chance of getting an education. All that searching hoping using could help fix any situation I finally have what I was searching for all along.