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Charles Bronson may in fact be the greatest actor living or dead the world has ever known. Of course, he may also be the anti-Christ. Either way, there's no denying the fact that "Death Wish" is an awesome movie. I love how every time he leaves his home and walks alone at night, there's always some scumbag with a knife or a gun waiting to take what's rightfully his. Were the writers of that movie sitting around at a table saying things like, "So, what if we have him walking into a subway terminal - at night of course - and then these two black guys with knives come at him?"
"That's brilliant! And then, the next night, he can be out buying groceries ... and these two black guys with knives come at him!"
"Yeah yeah! And then, another night, he'll be out walking through the park ... and these two black guys -"
"Wait now, we've already done that."
"Oh, yeah ... well, what if one of them had a gun?"
"And he could be a terrible shot, missing Charles Bronson from five feet away!"
"Yeah, and then Charles Bronson - without aiming - could hit them as they're running away, from some thirty yards' distance!"
I'm telling you, this movie wrote itself as four fat guys got stoned and ate Fritos. I love how there's absolutely no storyline whatsoever, except of course for the dead wife and the husband gone blind with his desire for revenge. Then, it's just one random mugging scene gone awry after another until finally he's kicked out of New York City. Only to take up residence in Chicago and have it all to do over again. He doesn't even get the satisfaction of killing the three guys - well, the two guys and Jeff Goldblum - who killed his wife and raped his daughter! What, are they saving that juicy tidbit for a sequel? You mean I gotta watch MORE of these movies?
"Listen fellas, we gotta step it up for the sequel. Instead of having Charles Bronson go around shooting muggers who try to steal from him, why don't we ... oh man, thinking is hard. Let's just have Charles Bronson shoot a bunch of black guys for 90 minutes."
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This is one of the series of books on "Integrated approach of Yoga therapy for modern ailments" published by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana. The author of this book are both scientists who had carried systematic research at the yoga research foundation and developed these integrated yoga therapy modules in tune with both the traditional yoga texts and the modern medical understanding of aliments. Research by these authors since 1980 has validated the efficacy of these techniques through scientific observations published in indexed medical journals.
Digestive Disorders is the commonest manifestation of stress. Instantaneous effects of any acute anxiety showing up as butterflies in stomach or examination diarrhoea is a common man's experience that reflects the connection between mind (stress) and digestive system. Many of the common illness of digestive tract are now traceable to stress.
The integrated approach of yoga is a systematic approach to handle the problem holistically using Asanas, Kriyas, Pranayama and meditation along with counseling for a happier and healthier life style change.
Chapter one of this booklet highlights the modern medical understanding of what, why and how of some of these chronic ailments of digestive disorders such as Peptic Ulcer disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Ulcerative Colitis.
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Spirit Airlines is back at it again with another affordable route and this time it's to Cancun. The budget-friendly airline will be launching a new nonstop route from Cleveland to Cancun on February 14th.
John Kirby, the Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines tells Caribbean Journal, "We are proud to celebrate five years in Cleveland and grateful for all the support from our guests here. Cleveland travelers appreciate our value proposition, which has allowed Spirit to grow significantly from three to twelve destinations in five years. As we look to the future, we look forward to serving and expanding in the region for years to come."
Spirit shares that the new route will operate four times a week, every week.
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Kennedy goes on to say, "We look forward to many more years of success and growth together. Spirit Airlines provides Clevelanders with new opportunities to travel to wonderful locations at competitive costs."
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MC Chandigarh Admit Card 2021 (OUT) Fireman, Clerk, Accountant Exam Date Out @mcchandigarh.gov.in: Municipal Corporation Chandigarh released the notification related to Fireman, Driver, Station Fire Officer, Accountant, JE(Electrical, Horticulture, Public Health), Data Entry Operator, Patwari, Clerk, Law Officer and Computer Programmer Exam Date and Admit Card 2021. Department of Municipal Corporation will conduct the exam on 17th October 2021, you can check the exam dates of concerning exams on the official website, Admit Card will be available directly on the official website mcchandigarh.gov.in soon. Candidates are advised to keep a check on the official website for real and current updates. There is no proper date is mentioned on the official website related to the issuance of Admit Card but as per expectations or previous experiences Admit card will issue 8-9 days prior exam date. For more information about MC Chandigarh Admit Card 2021, MC Chandigarh Exam Date 2021, Notification, details are mentioned below, There are some necessary details released by Chandigarh Municipal Corporation related to the Admit Card of Fireman, Draftsman, Clerk Notification, exam schedule, MC Chandigarh Exam Date 2021, MC Chandigarh Admit Card 2021 direct on the official website
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Name of department | Municipal Corporation Chandigarh |
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Name of post | Fireman, Driver, Station Fire Officer, Accountant, JE(Electrical, Horticulture, Public Health), Data Entry Operator, Patwari, Clerk, Law Officer, and Computer Programmer |
Start Date of Application | 8th April 2021 |
Exam date | 17th October 2021 |
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The song was awesome on it's own but the video really pushed it over the top with it's special effects. The director, Richard Lowenstein, claimed that the visual effects in "Need You Tonight" were created by cutting up 35mm film and photocopying the individual frames, before re-layering those images over the original footage. Wow! Cool, right?
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The Most Expensive Perfume in the World + 4 Runner-Ups
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All entries on our most expensive perfume in the world list are true works of art, including their bottles encrusted with gems and intricate goldwork. They are also ridiculously luxurious. Prepare for an adventure into the scents of otherworldly luxury.
What Is the Most Expensive Perfume in the World?
1. Le Monde Sur Mesure
The five kilograms of the Le Monde Sur Mesure was sold for a staggering £1.2 million to an unknown buyer who created their own fragrance encapsulated in the bottle. The bottle was adorned with two kilograms of gold and 1,000 diamonds. Each container takes 35 people and an entire year to create.
The world's most expensive perfume is put in a bottle with a unique serial number, sealed in gold armour, and adorned with precious stones that best represent the scent and the personal aesthetic tastes of the buyer.
There are only six of these pieces in existence, with five belonging to the Morreale family and one that was produced and sold for over £1.2 million in 2018, making it the most expensive scent ever sold.
2. Shumukh
'Shumukh' is an Arabic word, and it means 'deserving the greatest.' The inventors of this perfume are called Creators of Spirit, working under the luxury perfume brand Nabeel. The scent, which costs a staggering £1 million for a 3-litre bottle, is packaged in an Italian Murano crystal bottle. The bottle is adorned with a gold falcon, Arabian horses, roses, and a globe to commemorate the spirit of Dubai.
The bottle alone has 3,571 diamonds (38.55 carats in total), huge pearls, 2.5 kg of 18-carat gold, and 5.9 kg of pure silver. The bottle itself is two metres tall, breaking two Guinness World Records. One is for being the tallest remote-controlled fragrance and the other for having the most diamonds on a perfume bottle.
The scent is composed of sandalwood, musk, ylang-ylang, Turkish rose, Indian agarwood, and patchouli, among others.
3. DKNY Golden Delicious
DKNY collaborated with the jewellery designer Martin Katz to develop and create the most exquisite and expensive perfume imaginable.
The bottle resembles the skyline of New York City, with 1,500 hours of labour spent meticulously placing the gemstones adorning it. Sandalwood, apple, musk, muguet, vanilla orchid, Mirabelle, and other exquisite scents make up the most expensive women's perfume.
2,909 precious stones are included in the bottle, including 183 yellow sapphires, 2,700 white diamonds, a 7.18-carat oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, 15 pink diamonds, four rose-cut diamonds, and a 1.6-carat turquoise Paraiba tourmaline.
The crown is encrusted with a 3.07-carat oval-cut ruby, a 4.03-carat pear-shaped rose-cut diamond, and a 2.43-carat yellow Canary diamond.
The most expensive perfume in the world for ladies was purchased for more than £800,000, with all proceeds from the sale going to the Action Against Hunger charity.
4. Clive Christian No.1 Imperial Majesty
The fourth most costly perfume in the world is Clive Christian No.1 Imperial Majesty, which costs £10,328 per ounce. This fragrance features the beautiful scent of Tahitian vanilla with a touch of Provence rose, musk, warm clove, and vetiver carried by a base of sandalwood. Bergamot and Sicilian mandarin make up the top notes, along with ylang-ylang and honeyed neroli.
The bottle is made of polished crystal and contains a five-carat white diamond in the 18-carat gold collar. The bottle is so valuable that just 10 were produced. Seven were bought by private collectors, with the remaining three travelling around the world as part of Clive Christian's unique collection.
5. Baccarat Les Larmes Sacrées de Thèbes
The company of Baccarat is renowned for its exquisite crystal glassware used by luxury perfume brands around the world. In 1998, Baccarat chose to enter the market with its own perfumes. Les Larmes Sacrées de Thèbes is the rarest of the three, and the most expensive one.
The perfume's name means 'The Sacred Tears of Thebes.' Its bottle is shaped like a mesmerising crystal pyramid. Inspired by the smell of the Middle East, the ingredients include a blend of amber, jasmine, rose, Egyptian cassie, myrrh, and frankincense. The price is a remarkable £5,521 per ounce.
Before You Go
If you're looking to smell like the super rich (or the Queen), or just want to treat yourself to something nice, we've got some great news for you. The most expensive perfume in the world might be out of reach, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy other scents made by some of the brilliant perfumers whose creations are on this list!


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(HTS_RECENT) Number of newly diagnosed HIV-positive persons who received testing for recent infection with a documented result during the reporting period
Export Indicator
As countries progress toward epidemic control, surveillance of newly diagnosed persons will ensure that interventions target those at highest risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV infection. One approach is to identify recent HIV infections, defined as those acquired within approximately the last one year. Incorporation of rapid tests for recent HIV-1 infection into routine HIV testing services will enable the establishment of a surveillance system to quickly detect, monitor, characterize, and intervene on recent infections among newly diagnosed HIV cases. Data collected from a recent infection surveillance system can also be used to fine-tune a country's programmatic response through prioritized programming and resource allocation.
Recommended use of this indicator is described below. For additional information on recent infection surveillance, please refer to the PEPFAR guidance on recent infection testing, template protocol on establishing recent infection surveillance, TRACE (Tracking with Recency Assays to Control the Epidemic) toolkit and eLearning Hub, and the emerging technology page on pepfarsolutions.org.
- Surveillance: Characterization of recent and long-term HIV infections will enable the identification of geographic areas and/or demographic groups that may benefit from intensified prevention and testing activities and may also be used to monitor epidemic trends over time.
- Public Health Program Response: Monitoring the number and percentage of recent infections by facility and community can be used to identify areas with ongoing active transmission to quickly target education, prevention, and testing resources to increase case finding, intensify index testing services, and subsequently interrupt disease transmission. Disaggregation by age, sex, modality, and key population type can further identify subpopulations at higher risk to inform program planning and implementation. Changes over time should be monitored to assess program impact.
- Program Implementation: The indicator may be used to monitor the rollout of testing for recent infection. A crude estimate of testing coverage may be calculated using: HTS_RECENT by applicable age/sex bands divided by HTS_TST_POS by applicable age/sex bands. Tests for recent infection should be performed as a supplementary test for persons who are diagnosed with HIV-1 through the national HIV testing algorithm. The results of tests for recent infection should be used for surveillance purposes and are not intended to affect clinical management. Results may or may not be returned to patients depending on country context and policies. If results are returned to patients, counseling messages should be provided to explain the results and emphasize that HIV care and treatment will not differ based on recent infection status.
Please see the diagrams below that describe the HTS_RECENT flow in more detail. Two examples are shown for testing done at the facility/community and testing that involves sending specimens to a laboratory to confirm RTRI recent results.
Number of newly diagnosed HIV-positive persons who received a test for recent infection with a documented result during the reporting period
How to calculate annual total: Sum results across quarters
How to collect:
Data for this indicator are reported at both the facility and community levels. HTS_RECENT should be reported alongside HTS_TST at facilities and communities where tests for recent infection have been incorporated as a supplemental test to the country-approved HIV diagnostic testing algorithm.
Even if the testing algorithm requires facility or community-based providers to refer specimens to a laboratory or hub facility for testing for recent infection, the indicator should be reported under the facility or community testing partner where the specimen was collected. This means that HTS_RECENT should be reported by the clinical service partner (or equivalent) supporting the facility or community where the test for recent infection was performed. However, in limited cases, reporting may need to be done by other partners supporting recent infection surveillance, such as surveillance or laboratory partners. For example, if a facility sends specimens of persons who test recent to a laboratory to perform viral load testing to confirm recent status, then it may make sense for the laboratory to report confirmed results.
Electronic case-based surveillance systems that incorporate test for recent infection results may be used to collect and report data for this indicator. Where those systems do not exist or do not include test for recent infection results, existing HTS registers, log books, and reporting forms that have been modified to incorporate test for recent infection results may be used. Tools specifically designed for test for recent infection would be another option to collect and report data.
Country guidelines may vary in reference to the time point and setting at which testing for recent infection is conducted. HTS is recommended, but other service delivery points may be considered if the test for recent infection is conducted within a short period of initial HIV diagnosis. Ideally, the test for recent infection should be conducted at the same time as diagnosis. Data for this indicator are collected and reported regardless of whether or not test results have been returned to the patient.
If guidelines specify that viral load testing be conducted alongside the test for recent infection as part of a recent infection testing algorithm (RITA), then these results should be recorded in addition to the rapid test for recent infection (RTRI) results. Because RITA results will take longer than RTRI, do not wait for RITA results to report the RTRI results. Viral load testing should be incorporated at facilities/communities with ready access to viral load testing or sample referral networks but is not required at facilities/communities that do not have this infrastructure in place.
Key populations:
Information on tests for recent infection should be reported by key population (PWID, MSM, TG, FSW, and people in prison or other closed settings) where it is safe to collect this information.
See Appendix A: Key Population Classification Document, to inform identification of key populations at HTS service delivery. Reporting of key population disaggregation should be consistent with what is described under the KP_PREV "How to review for data quality" section on mutual exclusivity of an individual who falls under multiple key population categories (e.g., FSW who injects drugs). In such instances, the individual should only be reported in ONE key population disaggregation category to avoid double-counting.
Note: Both key population-specific and clinical partners should complete these disaggregations, but only if it is safe to maintain these files and report. Age and sex data on key populations receiving tests for recent infection will not be reported. Please refer to the KP_PREV indicator reference sheets for more information on working with key populations. The first priority of data collection and reporting of HTS_RECENT among key populations must be to do no harm. These data must be managed confidentially to ensure the identities of individuals are protected and to prevent further stigma and discrimination.
How to review for data quality:
- HTS_TST_POS (≥15 years) ≥ HTS_RECENT: The number of persons age ≥15 years who received HIV testing services and received a positive result should be greater than or equal to the number of persons who tested for recent infection.
- HTS_RECENT (RTRI) > HTS_RECENT (confirmatory testing): The number of persons with a RTRI result should be greater than the number of persons with a confirmatory testing result. Confirmed results, if viral load testing is being done, should be reported as a subset of RTRI results.
- HTS_RECENT ≥ subtotal of pregnancy or key population disaggregates: The number of persons who tested for recent infection should be greater than or equal to the sum of the pregnancy or key population disaggregation group.
Reporting level: Facility & Community
Reporting frequency: Quarterly
Disaggregate descriptions & definitions:
- Service delivery modalities can reflect a reason for testing (index, STI), as well as, the location/place of testing (e.g., inpatient ward, VCT drop-in center). This should match the modalities used for HTS_TST reporting. Please refer to the HTS_TST indicator reference sheet for descriptions of the modalities.
RTRI result
- RTRI refers to the rapid test for recent infection. All results from the RTRI should be reported regardless of viral load testing to confirm RTRI recent results.
- A recent result on the RTRI means that the person was likely infected within the last one year. The recent result may be confirmed with viral load.
- A long-term result on the RTRI means that the person was like infected more than one year ago. This is the final result and does not require additional testing.
- The RTRI may produce two other results: invalid and HIV negative. These results should not be reported for this indicator but should be captured in the country's recent infection surveillance database for monitoring purposes. In the event of an invalid or HIV-negative result, please follow the country's established procedures for dealing with these results (e.g., retesting, reporting, quality control, etc.).
Confirmed result through viral load testing
- Viral load testing is done to confirm RTRI recent results as part of a recent infection testing algorithm (RITA). Persons who receive viral load testing should be reported as a subset of those reported under RTRI.
- A confirmed recent result refers to RTRI recent cases that have been confirmed by viral load testing to be truly recent.
A confirmed long-term result refers to RTRI recent cases that have been found to be long-term based on viral load testing (false recent cases).
HTS_RECENT should be reported alongside HTS_TST at facilities/communities where tests for recent infection have been incorporated as a supplemental test in addition to the country- approved HIV diagnostic testing algorithm
Indicator changes (MER 2.0 v2.3 to v2.4):
- Previous numerator and denominator were combined into a single numerator.
- Modality and test result disaggregations were added to align with HTS_TST.
- Pregnancy status disaggregation was removed due to the addition of modality.
- Previous test indication disaggregation (assay, RITA, and not documented) was redefined to align better with reported results and testing algorithms. All assay results will be reported under rapid test for recent infection (RTRI) and confirmed results through viral load testing as part of the RITA will be reported as a subset, where available.
PEPFAR-support definition:
Standard definitions of DSD and TA-SDI apply.
For HTS services, direct service delivery includes: ongoing procurement of critical HTS related commodities such as rapid HIV test kits or requisite materials (lancets, capillary tubes), samples and materials for proficiency testing, other HIV diagnostic commodities, or funding for salaries of HIV testing service providers including counselors, laboratory technicians, program managers, and/or community health workers. Staff who are responsible for the completeness and quality of routine patient records (paper or electronic) can be counted here; however, staff who exclusively fulfill MOH and donor reporting requirements cannot be counted.
For HTS services, ongoing support for service delivery improvement includes: clinical mentoring/supportive supervision, HTS training, HTS guidance development, routine support of HTS M&E and reporting, or HIV test kits consumption forecasting and supply management.
Guiding narrative questions:
- As testing for recent infection is being scaled, please describe the stage/scope of implementation (SNUs, sites, populations, etc.).
- If viral load testing is being done to confirm recent status, please explain if the total number of people who received confirmatory testing does not equal the number reported under RTRI recent. Note that due to turnaround time, viral load results may be delayed, and RTRI results should be reported regardless of whether viral load results are available.
- If HTS_RECENT does not equal HTS_TST_POS (>15 years) for the sites/populations doing testing for recent infection, please explain why. Note that newly diagnosed PLHIV infected with HIV-2 who are not co-infected with HIV-1 should not be tested for recent infection.
- Calculate the percent recent by dividing the number of persons with a recent result by the total number of persons tested. Please explain whether the percent recent is expect, and if not, what investigations are being done.
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Dracula Perfect Selection
Catalog #: KICA-1036 Publisher: King Records Release date: 3/5/91 Price: 3000 yen
Front Cover Back Cover
Here's the dreaded Dracula Perfect Selection, which has been described as the rap album. I might as well start this by telling how it earned its insipid reputation: the lyrics. They're bad. VERY bad. Most of them are corny little lines about Dracula and his blood sucking tendencies or whatnot, and sound ridiculous. Bloody Tears, in specific, made me want to burst out in tears when the chorus joined in. Horrible, horrible, horrible.
Now for the good stuff: the instrumentals and arrangements are actually very good. The style that the songs are played in is pretty good, and I rather like some of the versions done (especially Mad Forest, which I don't think has been arranged elsewhere.) Various other instrumental pieces are actually decent too - not outstanding, but not bad either.
This is another extremely rare CD that you'll probably never find without forking over a fortune, but it's not really worth it at all. Please note these files are all zipped as well.
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Have you heard the term 'aquaponics' being used more and more lately?
Though aquaponic gardening has been around for centuries, it has made a comeback in a huge way. Don't assume it's only for large commercial farmers, either.
In fact, many people are creating their own aquaponic set-ups right in their backyards. If you're interested in raising your crops and meat in one straightforward set-up, aquaponics could be for you.
I'm going to walk you through all the ins and outs of aquaponic gardening. We'll discuss:
- What is Aquaponics;
- Why you might choose this form of gardening;
- What you should grow;
- Different types of aquaponic gardening.
If this has piqued your curiosity, here's what you should know before launching into the world of aquaponics:
What Is Aquaponic Gardening?
When you hear the term aquaponic gardening, you may get it confused with hydroponics gardening. The reason being, aquaponics not only sounds similar, but it's the combination of hydroponics and aquaculture.
Aquaponics is the combination of raising crops in water instead of soil while also raising fish. The basic cycle of aquaponics is fish are in the water to make waste. The waste is broken down by the microbes in the water to form a type of nitrogen known as nitrate to fertilize the plants.
From there, the waste which didn't get broken down works as plant food. The plants clean the water for the fish to live in a healthy environment in return.
Why You Might Prefer Aquaponic Gardening
The first time I saw an aquaponic gardening set-up I was intimidated. It looked fancier than anything I'd ever seen in my basic backyard gardening, and I wasn't sure it was for me.
Though this type of gardening does require balance, it has many benefits which can make gardening easier in the long run.
Therefore, don't be intimidated and shut down the idea before doing thorough research. Here are a few reasons why you might choose to embrace aquaponic gardening:
1. Organic Gardening
If you're someone concerned about what types of fertilizers and pesticides are being put into and on your foods, this style of gardening may be for you.
Aquaponics gardening is an easy and entirely organic style of gardening. There are no pesticides included in it because there are no pests and no weeds.
The fertilizer is all natural and comes straight from the fish you're growing in the same set-up. You see every step of the process, and it takes care of the organic gardening for you because of the natural cycle of the set-up.
2. Less Strenuous
Are you someone who loves to garden, but the back-breaking work of it deters you from embracing this passion you have for it?
Aquaponics could make gardening a possibility for you again. Because there are no weeds to fight and no fertilizing to do, this style of gardening is much easier to maintain physically.
Plus, everything is done at waist height. There's no crawling around on the ground to care for your plants.
3. No Water Worries
Whether you worry about watering your garden correctly or you're concerned about water consumption, aquaponics gardening is for you.
The system takes care of cycling the water. You don't have to be concerned any longer about underwatering your plants.
Also, because the water is cycled through, you're using approximately 1/10 of the water you would usually use in a traditional style garden.
4. Can Grow Aquaponics Anywhere
If you're working with limited growing space, aquaponics gardening could be the style of garden you need.
Why? Because your set-up can be as large or small as you need. You can grow a large set-up on a commercial level, have a medium sized set-up in a greenhouse in your backyard, or a small set-up which grows in your living room.
It's a style of gardening which can work for everyone regardless of circumstances.
Types of Aquaponics
There are different options when raising an aquaponic garden. Some work better on commercial levels while others work for backyard or indoor aquaponics gardening. Here are your options:
1. Raft Based Growing
If you've ever seen a commercial aquaponics gardening set-up, this is most likely what you've witnessed. This style of aquaponics gardening is when the crops grow on rafts over the water. The rafts have holes in them for the plants to grow through.
This style of aquaponics gardening is best for lighter crops and also those which grow faster such as lettuce.
2. Media Based Aquaponics
Media based aquaponics is a typical form of aquaponics gardening used among those who grow their own food at home.
It consists of growing food in pellets. The pellets work as a filter for fish waste and provide a place for the waste to be transformed into nitrate.
3. Nutrient Film Technique
This is another style of aquaponics gardening you may have seen being used among those who create their own DIY aquaponics set-up. The idea is water runs through a PVC pipe. There are holes in the PVC pipe for plants to be placed in.
Their roots grow toward the water and absorb nutrients through a film placed inside the pipes. It allows the roots to absorb nutrients as toilet paper absorbs water when it's held over it.
Again, this style of aquaponics works best for lighter plants because there isn't a ton of support. If you were going to raise herbs or strawberries this could be a good set-up for you.
4. Vertical Aquaponics
Vertical aquaponics allows you to grow the maximum number of crops in a smaller space. Plants are stacked on top of each other as they are in any vertical garden.
Water runs from the top down and into the fish tank beneath the towers. This style of aquaponics works best for lighter plants such as lettuce or strawberries because (again) there isn't a great deal of support offered with this set-up.
How to Start an Aquaponics Garden
If raising an aquaponics garden is something you're convinced you'd like to try, you'll be pleased to know there are only a few steps required to get started:
1. Choose Your System
We've discussed the system options above. When starting your own aquaponics system, you must decide which system will work best for your situation.
Choosing your system may depend upon where you want your set-up. You can have an aquaponic set-up inside, outside, or even in a greenhouse.
Many people choose a media set-up at home. If this is your choice, now is the time to add your media before doing anything else.
2. Fill it With Water
Once your system is in place, you must add water. Fill your fish tank and your sump at this point. If you choose to fill it with tap water, make sure you turn on your aerator and pump.
Running the pump for a few days is necessary because there are chemicals found in most tap water. By running the pump and aerator for three to seven days, the chemicals will be removed from the water.
3. Add Your Crops
When your water is ready to go, it's time to add the crops. If your plants were started in soil, you should remove as much of the soil from the roots as possible.
Your water doesn't have to be perfectly clean because the plants will help to finish cleaning the water. Put your crops in the holes of the PVC pipe or in the media to give them a healthy start.
4. Test the pH Level
As your aquaponics system develops it's important to maintain a pH level between 6.8 and 7.2. In the beginning, your water should have a pH of 7.0 or higher. This will give the bacteria a chance to form.
Once your plants are added, the pH level will naturally go down. It's important to check your pH level regularly because if it drops below 6.8 it will slow down the breakdown of waste.
5. Add Ammonia
At this point, you should add ammonia to the water because you don't have the fish in the tank yet to form waste.
By adding ammonia, it will start the nitrogen cycle of the system. How much ammonia you add will depend upon the size of the system you have. Be sure to check your set-up instructions to know how many tablespoons you should add every day for the first couple of weeks.
6. Add the Fish
The last step in the process is to add your fish to the system. These are a few of your options to choose from:
- Tilapia- easiest to raise, grow out faster and are forgiving of conditions.
- Catfish- prefer warmer water and are more disease resistant than other options.
- Trout- harder to raise because they prefer colder water, good if growing cool-weather crops.
- Carp- great fish for beginners, can grow in a variety of conditions.
- Koi- hardy fish but not meant for consumption, great for decoration in your system only.
What You Should Grow
Our last stop on this journey through aquaponics is to discuss what can be grown in these systems. The biggest hurdle you'll face when growing in an aquaponics system is finding the best-growing pairs.
The ideal is the fish and plants must share similar needs as far as water temperature and pH levels go, to be a good growing pair.
For example, fish who prefer fresh, warm water do best if paired with leafy veggies such as lettuce or herbs.
The crops you grow will vary based upon the size of your set-up as well. Here's what you can grow in a smaller set-up:
If you have a larger set-up, you'll be able to grow a wider variety. The idea is you can grow larger crops with fruit if you have the set-up which can handle the fish needed for healthy plants. The larger the plant and the fruit produced, the more nutrients the crops need.
When the crops need more nutrients, you need more fish in the set-up to produce the nutrients from their waste. To handle the amount of fish, you must invest in the larger set-up. Here are the crop varieties meant for a larger aquaponics system:
You've now survived your crash course on aquaponics gardening.
Hopefully, this has given you some insight as to what aquaponics is, how it works, what it takes to set a system up, and what can be grown in this type of gardening system.
If you're working on a budget, there are DIY aquaponic set-ups which could help shave some cost off the initial investment of your system.
It's our hope by sharing alternative gardening methods it will allow more people to be as self-sufficient as possible regardless of the amount of space available to them.


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Wurth Introduces Current Sense Transformers with 1500Vrms Dielectric Between Primary and Secondary Windings
Press Release Summary:
Wurth's MID-SNS Current Sense Transformers are available in 1:50, 1:100, 1:150 and 1:200 turn ratios with inductances ranging from 1.4 mH to 22.4 mH. Units come in 14.48 mm x 20.2 mm footprint with a profile height of 10.5 mm. The transformers are operated between 50khz to 500khz in -40°C to 125°C temperature range with a sense up to current of 40 A.
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New Current Sense Transformers Now Available at Wurth Electronics Midcom
Watertown (USA), 5 July 2018 – Wurth Electronics Midcom is proud to announce the release of additional Current Sense transformers to the MID-SNS family.
"These surface mount transformers are designed to operate between 50khz to 500khz and sense up to 40A of current. The turns ratios offered are 1:50, 1:100, 1:150 and 1:200 with Inductances ranging from 1.4mH to 22.4mH. Compared to current sense resistors, these parts have much lower power dissipation and provide galvanic isolation." explained Swaroop Vaidyanath, Product Manager at Wurth Electronics Midcom.
These 40A MID-SNS transformers are built on a compact platform with a footprint of 14.48mm x 20.2mm and low profile height of 10.5mm. These parts have low primary DC resistance and meet 1500Vrms dielectric between the primary and secondary windings. These transformers have an operating temperature of -40°C to 125°C and are RoHS and REACH compliant.
These transformers are best suited for switch mode power supplies, precise current measurement, feedback control, circuit protection and monitoring, and high reliability equipment applications.
Free samples can be requested at www.we-online.com/midcom.
About Wurth Electronics Midcom, Inc.
Wurth Electronics Midcom is a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom magnetics. A standard line of magnetics is offered, including inductors, ferrites, chokes, and EMI shielding materials. Recently, the electromechanical and interconnect line was added to the product offering, which includes Board-to-Board, Wire-to-Board, Terminal Blocks, and Input/Output Communication.
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Whether your brand has been around on social media for a while or not, it's important to gain and build the trust of your followers. The thing is, brands come and go, but if you're in it for the long haul, you have got to gain your consumers' trust if you want to stay alive and relevant.
So how do you build trust on social media?
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2. Interact with your audience
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Another way to go about it is to use a live stream for your events. Not only will this encourage and boost interaction with your followers, but it will also give them a chance to come face-to-face with your brand and the humans behind it, and inspire trust.


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- Organically grown, two tender leaves and a bud are hand plucked to produce a tea that is light, yet flavorful.
Insider Tip: Bai Mu Dan is another name for this tea and refers to the tiny white hairs found on new buds and leaves.
Caffeine Level: Low.
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White tea was originally only grown in China, but is now grown in India and elsewhere. Named to reference the tiny white hairs on the new buds and leaves, there are two main styles of white tea - Bai Mu Dan (White Peony) and Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle). Silver needle teas are comprised of the closed buds only and it can take more than 10,000 buds to produce a kilo of tea. All handpicked, the rarity, intense labor, and skill required to produce this fine tea makes it highly-prized and more expensive than Bai Mu Dan.
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White tea is best enjoyed alone to appreciate its delicate flavor. Save the milk and sugar for black teas!
Ingredients: Organic white tea from China.
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Containership lost more than 40 containers overboard
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) announced that a Singapore-flagged containership lost at least 40 containers overboard in heavy seas off the coast of Sydney.
The APL England experienced a temporary loss of propulsion and started to roll heavily, causing collapse of container stacks and several containers to fall overboard in about 73 kilometers south-east of Sydney.
Within a few minutes, the ship's power was restored, but the vessel, which had been en route from Ningbo, China to Melbourne, has changed course and is now heading to Brisbane.
Six containers protruding from the starboard side are reported, and three from the ship's port side.
AMSA said it sent a jet to the area to search for containers and debris and inspect the 277-meter container ship for any signs of damage or pollution, and it is working with NSW Maritime to monitor the situation and develop a suitable response.
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(Only in Hyderabad)
What do we Test in your water?
pH - This test is done by a pH re-agent test which measures by changing the colour of wate and will be compared to a colour scale which determines the value from 4-12 from extreme acidity to alkalanity.
TDS - By a handheld TDS meter - Which measures the overall "Total Dissolved Solids". Including organic and inorganic compounds, which will to an extent indicate if the water can be consumed or not.
Bacteria - General Bateria Parameters with a Microbe detection vial which indicates after incubating for a few hours.
What is Bacteria in Water?
Bacteria is found on most surfaces, devices and even in air but is our water contaminated with any external material like sewage or Algae or any other foreign living object. It can happen in our pipe-lines, un-cleaned filter or even sometimes in the water we buy from outside. With Microbe Detection vial, we will be able to analyse certain bacteria's within the guidelines and further detailed findings can be found in a certified laboratory.
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What is TDS test?
TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids, and represents the total concentration of dissolved substances in water which includes dissolved minerals, salts,impurities and heavy metals as well. TDS levels of water are usually measured with help of TDS meter.
TDS level of 200-300ppm in water is considered as the most suitable and acceptable.
Low TDS levels in water can cause adverse health effects such as Lower Bone Density, High blood pressure and also it may lead to cancer in some cases
What is pH in Water?
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The Guardian reports: In their 52-year fight against the Colombian state, Farc rebels used assault rifles, shrapnel-filled gas canisters, homemade landmines and mortar shells.
Those weapons are now set to be silenced forever as part of a historic peace deal with the government, to be signed on Monday. Once the demobilisation of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia is complete, their arsenal will be melted down into three monuments that will mark the end of Latin America's longest-running conflict – and decades of armed uprisings in the region.
"This is an agreement with the last of the great guerrilla movements that emerged in the context of the cold war," said Gonzalo Sánchez, director of the National Centre of Historical Memory in Bogotá. "There might be other episodes, but strategically the armed project, the armed utopia, is closing its cycle with Farc."
Like many other Marxist and Maoist followers of the "armed struggle", the Farc were inspired by the audacious exploits of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, who set out to Cuba on the rickety fishing vessel Granma with just 80 men in 1956, and went on to overthrow dictator Fulgencio Batista three years later.
It was certainly not the first armed rebellion in Latin America, which had witnessed numerous bloody independence campaigns against Spain in the 19th century and a smattering of communist militias in the 1940s. But the Cuban rebels' success ignited a fresh blaze of revolutionary fervour across the continent that was fuelled by cold war politics, military coups, US backing for rightwing dictators and the murderous suppression of more moderate leftwing activists. [Continue reading…]
Jonathan Glennie writes: Assuming Colombia does vote for peace, there are three priorities.
First, a huge peace dividend must be felt by all sections of society. Those who have suffered under the poverty and inequality that has accompanied the prolonged civil war need to feel this most. Then there will be the "no" voters, who still need convincing that a decisive rejection of violent conflict is the best way forward for Colombia, and who could yet stand in the way of a successful peace.
Second, the already significant focus on improved governance, accountability and democratic institutions must continue. These areas have suffered greatly as people of violence have taken control of important levers of power. Only gradually, and with care, can corruption be rooted out.
Finally, a focus on security is needed. The development sector has sometimes failed to appreciate the importance of investing in policing and security interventions. However, in a post-conflict situation where people are expecting less violence but the threat of more is just around the corner, security has to be a key priority. It is incredibly difficult to get right – especially as Colombia's security services have themselves been strongly implicated in corrupt and violent practices – but it cannot be ignored.
For these reasons and many others, the international community will be needed more than ever if Colombians vote "si". Rather than exiting the scene as though the job were done, international agencies – both official and non-governmental – should be doubling or tripling their presence and levels of investment. The history of Colombia and of countless other conflict countries shows that a return to violence of some kind is, depressingly, a likely scenario. [Continue reading…]


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A number of the panels at this year's event will focus on the cannabis and psychedelic space, including "The Cannabis Futurists, 5 Predictions for 2050."
By Aaron Bry
Cannabis users and investors are constantly wondering what the future will hold for marijuana. Countries all around the world have legalized cannabis to some extent, but marijuana's future remains uncertain. What will be the next way to consume cannabis? Will the U.S. legalize cannabis at the federal level? If so, when?
Faith Popcorn, a futurist known for her accurate track record of predicting trends, and Julian Cohen, the innovation chief at Canopy Growth Corp (NASDAQ:CGC), will speak on the main stage of South by Southwest (SXSW) about the future of cannabis.
SXSW is an innovative festival/conference hybrid featuring live music, films, panels and speakers. A number of the panels at this year's event will focus on the cannabis and psychedelic space, including "The Cannabis Futurists, 5 Predictions for 2050."
Cohen and Popcorn joined Benzinga's Cannabis Insider on Wednesday to preview their SXSW panel. Here are some of the highlights of their fascinating conversation.
One reason people use cannabis is to help improve their mood. Some users report feeling less anxiety or depression while using THC. Because of this, companies are innovating cannabis strains that have only certain desired effects, for example, a strain that makes you sleep, or a strain that keeps you focused.
"It's really about picking areas of focus," Cohen said. "There is pain, sleep and anxiety that are the main focuses. We're doing research on sensuality, we're doing some work in women's health…are there things we can do for muscle recovery?"
This research and innovation make for a much better marketplace for consumers. Customers are able to pick and choose which products they want and believe will match their needs. Someone who uses cannabis for pain relief may not want the same cannabis someone else is using for anxiety.
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Another topic discussed on the show was the different use cases and products coming in the cannabis industry. Popcorn and Cohen shared their thoughts on the various types of use cases and products we could see in the future, including diffusing cannabis into the air we breathe.
"Stress being the number-one killer up there with heart disease, the idea that you can actually let down, I eventually think it (marijuana) will be pumped into rooms," Popcorn said. "It could lead to fewer heart attacks, cancer. I'm seeing that as a future path."
To watch the full interview click here. To learn more about Popcorn and Cohen's SXSW panel click here.
This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been reposted with permission.


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The summer months kick off a big year for the Friends of Theodore Roethke, who will be launching their series of Literary Picnics titled 'In A Poet's Backyard'. According to FOTR President Anne Ransford, this was an idea conceived back when she visited the James Thurber house in downtown Columbus.
"This is our 19th season of Literary Picnics that allows everybody to get happy in the poet's backyard," she notes. "Fiction writers, poets, and anything that goes along with Roethke is featured, ranging upon topics from mental health to journaling and the process of writing."
The first Literary Picnic will happen at Roethke House on June 18th as part of the Collaborative Writing Workshop Series. In conjunction with the Saginaw Community Writing Center, Jared Morningstar will facilitate a summer series of six creative writing workshops taking place at the Roethke House ($10 charge) and Butman Fish Library (free) from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
Workshops will focus on initial draft creation with prompts and discussion based on themes or techniques. Writers of all ages are welcome. Morningstar currently teaches 9th and 10th Grade English at the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy and is an Adjunct Professor of English at Saginaw Valley State University and Delta College. Additional workshops will take place June 25 (Butman Fish), July 16 (Roethke House), July 23 (Butman Fish), August 20 (Roethke House), August 27 (Butman Fish). Reservations are preferred: by phoning 989-928-0430, but walk-ins are welcome.
The next Literary Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 29th, from 6-8 PM with a major program titled Creativity to Completion with Mary McDonnell & Catherine McMichael in Conversation. Composer Catherine McMichael and muralist Mary McDonnell (both with Saginaw connections) are nationally and internationally recognized for work in their respective disciplines. For this evening Roethke House brings them together for an intimate round table discussion on what goes into making a piece of art. Finding inspiration and drawing on the other's artistic discipline, they'll discuss how they adapt the creative process to transform something abstract into something concrete. A lively exchange between the two is expected, with music and visuals woven into the evening's program. Audience participation invited. A $25 dinner catered by Sullivan's will also be included and reservations are also requested for this event.
"Both of these women are big hitters," enthuses Anne, "and Mary is a visual artist based out of New York City now who travels the world. She grew up on Alice Street which was walking distance from Roethke House; and Catherine is a remarkable composer and getting these two women together in many ways is one of the crown jewels of our season."
Let's Talk About Anxiety & Depression will be the topic for Saturday, July 13th's Literary Picnic, which will run from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Roethke House. LLPC Amanda Morningstar leads an engaging discussion on anxiety and depression. Symptoms of these disorders will be examined, as well as tools for managing stress and relaxation techniques. This includes discourse on how writing can improve mental health. Appropriate for all ages. Morningstar currently practices in Mount Pleasant at Rowan Psychological Associates and admission for this picnic is $12.00 Dessert catered by Hamilton Bakery. Reservations required: 989-928-0430.
"I've always wanted to feature more outreach for mental health in our series," reflects Anne, "because if Roethke wasn't bi-polar we probably wouldn't have the poetry we from him that we have today because of the way he struggled with this condition. Roethke wrote 'In a dark time the eye begins to see' and that line pretty much sums it up and comes from one of the strongest poems he's ever written, in my own opinion."
Wednesday, July 17th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm will consist of the InsideOut Literary Arts Visit, with two Michigan poets sharing the background of Detroit's oldest and largest literary non-profit organization. This writer-in-residence program has served more than 58,000 students in Detroit schools. Alise Alousi is a Knight Arts Challenge Detroit awardee whose poems have appeared in numerous journals. Lia Greenwell is a poet and essayist whose work has appeared in the Kenyon Review, the Missouri Review, and elsewhere. She received her MFA in Poetry from Warren Wilson College and serves as Operations Coordinator at InsideOut Literary Arts. Alise and Lia will share student work, some inspired by Roethke, as well as their own poetry $15 Wine and Cheese (Scholarships available) Reservations Required: 989-928-0430.
"These two women work in Detroit and basically InsideOut will send poets into schools to work with kids," explains Anne. "I believe they have proven how poetry can change lives with the right mentor and instructor."
July 16th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm is a special Party at the Zoo, which is held at Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, 1730 S. Washington. Based upon a Roethke Poem this program functions as an Open mic for Children's poetry, games, hats, and refreshments and is free with zoo admission.
Remaining programming for the month of August includes the following:
The Power of the Pen: A Writing Discussion and Workshop • Monday, August 5 - 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Former Michigan High School English and Creative Writing Teacher of the Year Jared Morningstar will lead a discussion on the unique power possessed by writers as well as how the written word can truly be mightier than the sword. A brief examination of relevant literature will follow as well as an opportunity for participants to wield their own creative powers by producing and sharing original pieces. Appropriate for all ages. $12 Light refreshments. Reservations required: 989-928-0430
"The Lost Son: A Digital Project Showcasing Theodore Roethke's Central Michigan Roots" Wednesday • August 7 - 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Created and presented by Aparna Zambare, English Bibliographer and Professor in Central Michigan University Libraries. Roethke's family, his childhood home, his father's greenhouses, and the landscape of mid-Michigan have been at the heart of a good deal his poetic experience. This digital exhibit aims at celebrating the connection between the landscape and a few of his celebrated poems in the new world media. Roethke is studied internationally and is part of American Literature curriculum in Indian universities. $15 Indian food and drink served. Reservations required: 989-928-0430
The Value of Being a Keeper • Wednesday, August 14 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wilma Romatz will discuss ways "the stuff we have kept" can lead to visual art and journaling or memoir, and show examples from her own work. Wilma is a Mott Community College retired English professor who has focused in retirement on her long-time work as a visual artist and writer. She will show examples of how photos and family memorabilia have inspired her writing, printmaking, and installations, and discuss ways "the stuff we have kept" can lead to visual art and journaling or memoir. She will include references to ways the writing and art of others, as well as her own, can also be healing. $15 admission with wine and cheese served. Reservations required: 989-928-0430
Poems about Mothers and Daughters: A Reprise • Wednesday, August 21 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm
In her last appearance at the Roethke House, Rosalie Riegle, former SVSU professor, revisits one of her favorite topics in a reprise of her 2005 presentation. Men who have had mothers or daughters are especially encouraged to attend. $15 wine and cheese. Reservations Required: 989-928-0430
Also scheduled as part of their summer programming from June 24 - August 2nd are the Child on Top of a Greenhouse Roethke Language & Art Camps, which feature reading and writing tutoring, snacks and activities from the poet's 1920s era, with visits from artists & writers and visits to Roethke House Museum from the new camp location at Warren St. Presbyterian Church, 612 Millard.
"These language camps involve one-on-one tutorials with preschool to Grade 4 children for two-hours," explains Anne. "This involves about 45-minutes of reading and writing where children work on their journals, and then we break for a snack from Roethke's times, such as an oatmeal cookie or ice cream cone, which many don't realize was first introduced at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis."
Saving the Stone House
"I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow. I feel my fate in what I cannot fear. I learn by going where I have to go." - Theodore Roethke, from 'The Waking'.
The Theodore & Carl Roethke Homes are adjacent residences located on Gratiot Street on Saginaw's West Side, formerly belonging to the family of Michigan Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Theodore Roethke. Earlier this year the Stone House of Carl Roethke was threatened with demolition, however after The Review published an in-depth assessment analyzing the ramifications of such a move, public support for preserving the structure resulted in the Friends of Theodore Roethke Board of Directors deciding to reverse their growth and launch a broad-scale campaign to save the Stone House.
A non-profit foundation since 1999 with numerous historic designations, FOTR is actively involved in the community and received an All Area Arts Award for adding to the quality of Saginaw life in 2008, the poet's Centennial year.
"Recently, we have found renewed energy for our commitment to our original mission to promote preserve, and protect the literary legacy of Roethke by restoring his family residences for cultural and educational purposes," states Director Anne Ransford. "When both houses are operational, we will be able to offer community programming year around, including a residency for visiting writers to work in area schools, homework tutoring for students, a working greenhouse and parking for safe access, along with mental health outreach informed by the arts in consideration of Roethke's own struggle with mental illness."
Consisting entirely of volunteers without paid staff and existing through membership donations and grant writing, Ransford is enthusiastic about the future direction of their endeavors and recent outpouring of community support. "While most historic home museums fail, we continue to travel towards our original mission. In Roethke's words: "What we need are more people who specialize in the impossible!"
"I feel it's important for us to stand tall," asserts Ransford. "I'm truly excited by all the possibilities this second house will give us. We don't simply want seasonal programs, but would like to see all year programming along with a paid staff and I really feel now is our opportunity."
"We have a Save The Stone House appeal letter going out to the public, have managed to secure the Stone house and temporarily secure the roof, and our monetary goal for the initial stabilization is only $50,000," she explains. "It will cost us $20,000 to do the roof, with the remainder needed to pain each side of the house and seal the windows; plus there is asbestos that needs to be cleaned; but I must say, those Germans built some pretty good houses!"
Ransford says the second phase of funding will come through grant writing. "As Board Members I feel it is important for us to find the funds and not rely entirely upon public donations."
"As the organization entrusted with preservation of the two houses, we are asking our community to join us in saving the Stone House. When you make a gift you're not just saving a structure; you're saving a rich piece of Saginaw history and fostering cultural enrichment today."
If you would like to volunteer your services or make contributions to Save the Stone House, you can contact the Friends of Theodore Roethke on facebook, through their website at friends of Roethke.org, or by mailing your check to Roethke House, PO Box 6001, Saginaw, MI 48608. You can also reach them at 989.928.0430.


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OpinionPoliticsPeter Dutton win would give the conservatives a stranglehold on the Liberal Party's throat
/ The Liberals stand at a crossroads. As Malcolm Turnbull flagged on Thursday, this battle is about an attempt to drag the party to the right.
Let's be frank: Mr Turnbull has made a hash of his prime ministership. In a business where expectations are crucial, he's failed to meet those he raised. Maybe they were too high, but when you knife your leader, people have a right to be demanding.
Mr Turnbull has small-l liberal values. But he has always been driven by his overweening ambition to be top dog. This led him to sell some of his political soul to get the leadership, and another slab of it when PM, as he tried to placate his party opponents.
He confused many of those voters who thought they knew the old Malcolm. He failed to deliver what would have rusted on backbenchers — a thumping victory in 2016. This made him even more vulnerable to the conservatives' assault.
Conservatives couldn't contemplate Abbott's return
They were never going to be satisfied until they got him out the door. Tony Abbott was on a mission. The ideological hardliners were obsessed with the climate, free speech and other culture wars. Their discordant voices have been amplified a hundredfold by their good mates in News Corp, including Sky, and on 2GB. Events then played into the critics' hands with the poor Longman byelection result.
Mr Abbott did much of the spadework to weaken Mr Turnbull but even the conservatives couldn't contemplate his return.
So they coalesced behind Peter Dutton, the one-time Queensland policeman for whom Mr Turnbull fashioned the massive home affairs portfolio from which Mr Dutton resigned this week.
The plan apparently was to move against Mr Turnbull after the expected 40th losing Newspoll next month. But events accelerated, as Mr Turnbull's National Energy Guarantee collapsed under a backbench revolt.
Loading...Dutton's smile evoked cynicism
As the clouds gathered Mr Turnbull, looking for a tactical advantage, called on Tuesday's leadership vote, defeating Mr Dutton 48-35. The indifferent margin exposed him to a second Dutton tilt later on.
Initially, the second round had been expected in weeks, not days. But by Wednesday the Dutton forces judged they needed to move instantly; delay could erode their support.
Out on a personal and policy charm offensive, Mr Dutton was already running into flak. His proposal to remove the GST on electricity bills was attacked; his desire to smile evoked cynicism. And the question over his constitutional eligibility to sit in parliament (because of a pecuniary interest issue) was looming larger.
When the Duttonites moved to get a quick vote, Mr Turnbull again played tough, saying they had to muster the required 43 votes on their petition for a meeting.
Partly, he was trying to ensure if he couldn't have the prime ministership — and that became clear when a batch of senior ministers resigned on Thursday — Mr Dutton wouldn't have it either.
On Tuesday, the contest was Dutton v Turnbull. The field for Friday — assuming Mr Turnbull loses in the "spill" motion — comprises, besides Mr Dutton, Treasurer Scott Morrison and Liberal deputy Julie Bishop.
Loading...Dutton's first hurdle is eligibility
Mr Dutton's first hurdle is to get a favourable Solicitor-General opinion about his parliamentary eligibility. If he doesn't, he'll be headed to the High Court, not the Lodge.
If he receives a legal tick followed by the party tick, the conservatives will have gained an unprecedented grip on the Liberal Party's throat (although they'd have some internal squabbles, for example over populist-versus-dry economic policy).
This triumph of the right would bring its own costs. Mr Dutton is very unprepared for the job. He's well versed in national security but underdone in senior economic policy experience (he held the junior post of assistant treasurer in 2006-07 in the Howard government).
He's little known in the broader Australian community and, while he might help the Coalition vote in parts of Queensland, he could lose votes elsewhere.
He would have little time to "grow" in the job, or refashion his divisive, rather cardboard image. With Mr Turnbull promising to quit parliament, and suggestions about flaky House numbers, he would have an extremely difficult situation to manage, and perhaps an early election — for which the Liberals are not in good shape.
Morrison prepared, Bishop interesting
Mr Morrison, with his experience as treasurer, is much better prepped. Of the three candidates, he'd garner the most respect in the business community, and could be expected to run an economically responsible line.
He's something of a chameleon and highly pragmatic, so where he would position the party ideologically is unclear. But he'd not take it to the extreme right.
Among the trio, Ms Bishop is the longest odds but the most interesting. She's the only one with some recognition on the international stage and a good deal of popularity in the opinion polls.
Ms Bishop has the stamina of a horse, with an unrelenting foreign travel schedule that also makes time for visiting MPs' electorates (will some be remembering her welcomes?).
There's a question, however, about her capacity to carry the economic debate. The Liberal Party she presided over would be middle of the road.
Probably any of the three would lose the election. As with Labor when it reinstated Kevin Rudd, the question realistically is who'd best "save the furniture".
But more fundamentally, the ballot is about the sort of face the Liberals want to turn to the Australian people.
Michelle Grattan is a professorial fellow at the University of Canberra and chief political correspondent at The Conversation, where this article first appeared.


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The winner will be selected during the first transnational meeting, to be held in Vigo in mid-January 2019.


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On top of that, we had not one, not two, but THREE birthday parties to attend!! All in one week.
2 of my Mummy friends' kids turned one, and my Grandma turned 83. Or 84, according to confusing lunar dates, but who's counting? I just want my Granny to be healthy and happy always :)
Over the weekend, we also bought Adam his new toy. Wanted to take advantage of the IT fair at Suntec but alas they had everything but iPad 2!!! How can that be?!
Anyway in the end we bought the iPad 2 from Epi centre so now all we have to do is to get the multi sim-card from our service provider.
Kids' toys this century come with hefty price tags.
For Hubby and myself, we've been increasing the retail revenue at Club 21 for their AX 20 years anniversary and I even bought some shoes and accessories to go along.
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There are times in my workout that I feel like dying in between, and I might have sworn once or twice never to come back. But whenever I find new cute clothes to wear, I suddenly feel motivated to revisit the local yoga center. But it is not as simple as you think.
Choosing good-quality activewear can sometimes be more stressful than the workout itself, especially when you just can't decide which piece to get. One of your gym buddies may swear by Sweaty Betty, and the other one just totally loves Lululemon. And you wonder how they differ from each other or if there's even much of a difference.
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What is Sweaty Betty?
Sweaty Betty is an all-around activewear and lifestyle brand designed to embolden women of different colors, sizes, and shapes. The company aspires for all women to feel cared for and to find the strength to stand up and stand out through their line of activewear.
Initially a small boutique in London and focused on yoga, they want and work hard to make fitness an available option for everyone globally. And they make sure to keep it in style. Sweaty Betty offers you a wide range of tops, bottoms, underwear, jumpsuits, outerwear, swimwear, and accessories for your workout or yoga session.
Say like, you want to shop for power leggings and all-day leggings in one go, Sweaty Betty has got you covered.
What is Lululemon?
The vision started in Vancouver, Canada, but the community became global. Lululemon is one of the household names when it comes to yoga and workout clothes. They safeguard the quality of their products to ensure maximum performance without sacrificing the comfort of revved-up athletes.
Catering to both men and women, Lululemon offers a diverse clothing and accessory options for activewear or loungewear. It goes as far as giving you the freedom to choose your preference of clothing.
Suppose you want a lesser piece of clothing for a lighter and breathable yoga clothes option. The choices are there; it's up to you to choose.
How Are Both Brands Similar or Different?
No matter the market they target, which is those who keep an active lifestyle, Sweaty Betty and Lululemon still differ in ways more than you think. They are known to many as some of the refined brands in the fitness community.
Lululemon directs its market in providing quality and high-performing activewear to serious athletes. And Sweaty Betty is more like a "feel good, look good" brand as its passion is to empower women to be bold and strong. They may be similar for the fact that they are "for the women," however, they have their differences.
Brand Offers
Sweaty Betty and Lululemon both offer women's clothing in wide ranges. You can shop in either of the brands if you are looking for maximum comfort, be it in the gym or at a coffee shop. Both brands offer activewear and loungewear for women, along with accessories and equipment.
If you want a one-stop-shop for a good women's tank top, pants, power leggings, sports bra, and even hats and scarves, Sweaty Betty and Lululemon is the place to look. Both brands also offer different clothes for various activities and sports like running, golf, yoga, and workout.
However, if you are shopping with a male friend, a more suitable brand is Lululemon, as they offer men's apparel in the mix. Your male friend can definitely shop for activewear and loungewear together with you.
Retail Store Locations
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Lululemon operates in more than 50 states in America, with over 384 stores. They also have approximately 80 stores in Canada. However, if you are from outside the US and Canada, you cannot shop or order online because Lululemon does not extend its high-end offer to other countries. At least not yet.
Sweaty Betty is a more available option for those living outside the US and Canada. Apart from the multiple stores they have in the US and Canada, they have approximately 24 stores in London, over 30 shops in the UK, six in Hong Kong, and one in Ireland and in Singapore.
Brand History
Sweaty Betty was founded by Tamara Hill-Norton, whose father was in the Navy. She grew up used to having an active lifestyle as they moved a lot and experienced different things. And when she moved to college, she wanted to keep that lifestyle only to find out that women didn't have many options back then.
She started Sweaty Betty back in 1998 to give activewear a little twist and shape compared to the dreary design of then's sports and fitness industry. She opened her first store in Notting Hill, and the rest was history.
Lululemon, also founded in 1998, started only as a vision in Vancouver, Canada. What only started as a studio day job and a night yoga hobby soon became a standalone store two years later.
They strived to create a place where both men and women can feel comfortable while allowing them to gear up in a safe space to learn and discuss their passions. Lululemon, over the years, became a household name in all aspects of healthy living—mind, body, and soul.
Benefits of Each Brand
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Sweaty Betty focuses its energy on encouraging women of color, sizes, and shapes. The brand keeps and encourages body and self positivity in all women, regardless of your intention for working out. They support and emphasize women's right to be valued and heard.
This brand shows through its advertisements, models, and products that women deserve quality and style.
Lululemon, on the other hand, pushes women and men to their utmost potential. They target all aspects of your life from the moment you wake up to the time you go to work and back home again. The brand encourages you to live a lifestyle where you can be your best version without restricting you, especially uncomfortable clothing.
Disadvantages of Each Brand
Sweaty Betty only caters to women, but that does not make men less worthy of quality products and support. In today's time, men are just as vulnerable as women, and they need just as much support.
Lululemon may cater to both men and women, but the thing with this is the brand focuses more on professional or more serious athletes. And most people who are looking into the brand are not high-performing athletes trying to win gold medals. Some are just home buddies trying to decide what to wear on their first yoga class.
So, I think there's a big gap in this target market. Also, one downside of the brand is it is not offered in countries outside the US and Canada, making it harder for people, even professional athletes, to acquire this product.
I find that wearing quality and comfortable activewear makes a workout more bearable and sometimes even motivating. But sometimes, looking for a good pair of leggings or sports bra can be more stressful than the workout itself.
I think Sweaty Betty and Lululemon both offer good-quality activewear you can get comfortable in. However, I would go with Sweaty Betty as I personally love to work out or do yoga with a mission to empower myself. If I feel like what I'm wearing encourages me to see myself positively, I would be even more motivated to do some yoga or spend an hour in the gym. But that's just me.


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FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Airstream Club has been long-established, holding rallies in multiple areas. This last week club members met up for the 45th Region 4 Rally in Fayetteville.
Held at Summit Bechtel Reserve, campers had a range of activities planned. From ziplining to fishing, sharing stories and hiking… People has the opportunity to relax and have fun.
"The Region 4 is comprised of the states Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. We get together once a year." Region 4 President Karen Fisher says, "We had 59 trailers here this weekend, 120 people. We've been here for four days and it's just a time to get together and have fun."
They call it the Airstream Life, where some actually live full time in their Airstream campers.
West Virginia Airstream President Shelba Tucker says, "We get together. We hare stories, we share families. We share special events like retirements to births of babies, loss of family members. We try to schedule something at least once a month."
More of a family rather than a club, they invite you to join if you like good food, music, campfires and laughter.
If you would like to know more about living the Airstream Dream check out this link: https://airstreamclub.org/future-members/world-adventure-awaits