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No long post today as our annual Synod, which began yesterday, begins today at 8.30 am and there is much to do before then.
I have no private life ... yesterday a member of Synod asked me if I enjoyed my meal the night before in Auckland (which I did) ... Facebook strikes again :)
Actually I had another enjoyable meal last night in Christchurch at a posh hotel, having first, I need to assure readers concerned for order in the church, obtained leave from Synod from the Bishop.
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Today we're talking about the power of artificial intelligence to transform a customer journey experience as well as changes to privacy laws and its impact on future of marketing.
John loves speaking with customers and prospects to learn about challenges they face, and he take pride in pushing folks to think differently. As a software person – he tells folks that the technology doesn't matter… its what the technology enables for the customer – the outcome – often the sales process is focussed on the wrong thing.
John is a startup advisor to young entrepreneurs and a big believer in philanthropy – personally and professionally.
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Communications & Media Industry Trend Watch: 2022
A note on emerging communications and media trends from Lumine Group's business development team
At the beginning of 2021, we spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic changing consumer habits to drive both demand and innovation in the communications and media landscape. In 2022, we believe we can expect to see continued progress in the way communications and media technology help us navigate and enhance our daily lives.
Below, three members of Lumine's business development team share trends within the industry that they believe will be sparking dialogue and decision-making in 2022, and beyond.
Expedited Rollout of 5G Network Services Amidst Pandemic Demands
Elliot Yunger, VP Business Development
5G is powering the future of connection -- networking smart cities and providing digital connectivity to rural areas. As we move into the third year of the pandemic, the availability of both reliable network services and dependable devices will remain in high demand. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, companies in Western Europe, North America, and China are continuing their rollout of 5G networks. With this in mind, the number of consumer connections to 5G networks is forecasted to continue to grow and is expected to reach up to 1.34 billion connections throughout 2022.
As the growth continues, service providers will need to ensure their networks can support the evolving consumer demands. While this may prove difficult, enhancing 5G networks and creating new connections worldwide, will drive innovation and bring technology to underdeveloped geographies faster than anticipated.
So far, we have seen operators rise to the challenge. In 2021, we saw operators launch various new fiber and 5G network deployments to keep up with customer demands and enhance global connectivity. We expect to see this trend continue in the coming years.
Internet of Things (IoT) to Internet of Everything (IoE)
Arjan Stroomberg, VP Mergers & Acquisitions
As 5G continues to expand across the world, new networks will drive the empowerment of the Internet of Things (IoT) to build smart cities, close the digital divide, and many more ambitious endeavors. Today, IoT is already present in nearly every major industry. What comes next?
Enter the Internet of Everything (or IoE). IoE is defined as "the networked connection of people, process, data, and things. The benefit of IoE is derived from the compound impact of connecting people, processes, data, and things, and the value this increased connectedness creates as everything comes online." IoT refers to the networked connection of physical objects --- our smartphones, smart fridges, smartwatches. It doesn't include the "people" and "process" components of IoE. IoT is a single technology transition, while IoE comprises many technology transitions (including IoT).
The major driver in IoE development is smart sensors. As part of the IoT developments we've seen in 2021 and in previous years, the use of smart sensors will accelerate the development of smart cities -- cities that uses IoT technology to manage the city's assets and resources. This can include sustainable energy, transportation, waste management, and more. This article shares great examples of what smart city technology can look like.
Smart sensors will also play a role in manufacturing. In this article by Ericsson, they highlight the use of smart sensors in vineyards. In certain vineyards, they are working on trials to demonstrate how sensor data can be collected and processed to better inform wine producers about their grapes to help predict the time of harvest and improve quality.
But IoT and its progression to IoE also has a significant resonance in the Media and Entertainment industry, as is stated in this readwrite article. With the boom of OTT and other models providing creative media content to a growing market, IoT becomes a real backbone to enable industry players to make better-informed decisions based on IoT consumers' data and increase customer satisfaction by providing a unique and personalized experience for each customer.
New opportunities feel endless and exciting, and in 2022 we will see continued advancements in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, production, and beyond.
While there are many benefits to the advancements surrounding IoT and IoE, there is also a need for enhanced security measures concerning privacy and the collection and use of personal information. The focus on ensuring safe networks will be a top priority for companies as they pursue new IoT and IoE opportunities.
Prioritizing Sustainability
Connor Ennis, Manager, North America Business Development
With the unprecedented demand for digital connections, telecommunications infrastructures are consuming more energy than ever before. This ultimately is expanding our industry's carbon footprint. The topic of sustainability now more than ever needs to be at the top of our industry leader's agendas, understanding what we as industry players can collectively do to lessen our environmental impact.
This will involve educating companies on how to understand their emissions, how to measure sustainability progress, and how to align organizational goals with those of a low-carbon economy.
Approaching the industry and business with a sustainable strategic angle will be the way forward and a key factor in decision-making in 2022 and beyond. This article is a great resource to learn more about how businesses can begin integrating a sustainability framework for decision-making.
What trends are you watching? Reach out to the team to continue the conversation.


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Gossip column: Haaland, Moriba, Mbappe, Aguero, Pogba, Lingard, Mourinho
Real Madrid and Barcelona are both ready to challenge Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea for the signature of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland. (AS - in Spanish)
Haaland wants to leave Dortmund this summer and is eager to move to Real Madrid. (ABC - in Spanish)
Manchester United are interested in Barcelona's Spain Under-17 midfielder Ilaix Moriba. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Paris St-Germain are ready to offer striker Kylian Mbappe, a new 30m euro (£25.8m) contract to ward off interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool. (L'Equipe via Mirror)
Manchester City and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, and Liverpool's Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, are on Barcelona's shortlist of potential summer transfers. (AS via Sport Witness)
Juventus are continuing to monitor Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's situation, with the 28-year-old France international's deal set to expire in June 2022. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
Tottenham would have to pay £25m to manager Jose Mourinho if they decide to sack him. (Mirror)
Tottenham are not willing to pay Carlos Vinicius' £36m buy-out clause but will offer £17m to make the Brazilian striker's loan move from Benfica permanent. (Mail)
Barcelona will offer Argentine forward Lionel Messi, a lifetime contract this summer in a bid to keep him at the club but ask him to take a pay cut. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
West Ham are yet to discuss a permanent move for Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard, who is currently on loan at the Hammers. (Football London)
Napoli are interested in Liverpool's Greek left-back Kostas Tsimikas, who has made only six appearances since joining last summer. (Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness)
Liverpool and Tottenham have both indicated an interest in signing American striker Matthew Hoppe from Schalke. ( Transfermarkt - in German)
Brighton boss Graham Potter says he will sit down at the end of the season with Danny Welbeck, to talk about the ex-England forward's contract. (Brighton and Hove Independent)


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Are you considering a luxury ayahuasca retreat? Have you ever posted online about a digital detox you took and how it changed you? Do you take an on-site butler to Burning Man?
Then have we got a treat for you. Following the 2014 release of the Marco Polo and the Marco Polo Activity, Mercedes has added a third camper ride to its overlanding collection with the Marco Polo Horizon.
Let's review what this adventure mobile will apparently entail.
The Horizon is more about room for activities than multi-day amenities. So while there's no kitchenette, there is room for 5-8 passengers. Bells and whistles include a trip computer, Mercedes Me Connect Standard services, COMAND Online infotainment and 360-degree cameras. Plus comfortable sleeping space for two, of course.
But have a look at that glorious lifestyle shot that Mercedes is using to promote the ride (above) if you want to know what this van is really about.
Designer fleeces? Check. One cumbersome yet lovely picnic basket filled with a baguette and a couple of fine, hearty reds? Check. One Restoration Hardware lantern? Check. One kumbaya guitar (being played by her, of course, because you know them millennials love it when you flip conventional gender roles on their head)? Double check.
Which begs a question: Who, exactly, is a $60k camper van with very few practical amenities but plenty of #vibes designed for?
I can tell you, because I know plenty of them.
It's a van for trustafarians.
If you're unfamiliar, a trustafarian is a well-off, typically young socialite (coin courtesy of the 'rents) who adopts an alternative lifestyle oft riddled with hypocrisy. Like driving your Dodge RAM to a fracking protest. Or tucking your next-gen smartphone into a homemade sarong. Yes, this is a person. A person who exists because sometimes you just have to say, "F*ck it, Emma. Let's skip the vaccines rally tonight, hit Whole Foods and get out of the city. Whadaya say, babe?"
And for $55,700, the Horizon is that person's huckleberry.
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Sentient Sponsors CASA Children's Charity Benefit
Morristown, NJ (PRWEB) April 25, 2017 -- Morristown-based marketing agency Sentient (besentient.com), a W2O Group Company, is proud to sponsor the CASA fundraising event CASA Casino Night, at the Park Savoy in Florham Park, New Jersey, on April 27, 2017, from 6:00-9:30 PM.
The funds raised from the Casino Night will be used to train community volunteers to become advocates and mentors for children within the foster care system. This event also commemorates the 30th anniversary of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Morris and Sussex Counties, Inc. Over the past three decades, more than 5,500 children in the foster care system who were victims of abuse and neglect have experienced the life-changing difference a CASA volunteer can make. The CASA approach is both personal and individualized in that it trains volunteers to advocate for one child's best interests at a time within the court system.
"Sentient joins CASA in calling on the community to take a stand against child abuse and help provide a voice for our most vulnerable citizens," said Sentient President & W2O Group Chief Digital Officer Adam Cossman. "We have made an ongoing commitment to support CASA in any way possible and it's a cause that our people really believe in. I urge members of the community to join in any way they are able. It can be by attending this event, making a donation to CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties, or even becoming CASA volunteer advocates themselves".
CASA Casino Night promises to be a fun-filled evening of games, delicious food, an open bar, and networking while supporting advocacy for children in foster care. For more information on this event, please call CASA at (973) 998-7590.
Started as a national organization in 1977, CASA programs soon arose in communities to address the needs of local children who have been removed from their homes or are under court supervision as a result of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. CASA trains community volunteers to advocate, mentor, and champion each child on her or his journey to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. CASA volunteers also help ensure that each child has access to all of the services, including resources and programs, to which she or he is entitled. With approximately 950 US programs, CASA has helped more than 2 million children find safe, permanent homes in which they can thrive. For more information on CASA, please visit casamsc.org.
Since 2008, Sentient has provided services to clients in diverse industries, including life sciences, financial services, and consumer packaged goods. Sentient is now a part of the W2O Group, an independent, global network of marketing, analytics and communications firms delivering innovative integrated business solutions for the world's leading companies and brands. For more information on Sentient, please visit besentient.com.
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A recent report on the digital skills shortage in the police force, by think tank Reform, highlighted the crossroads that many organisations stand at – and not just those within the public sector.
Take the right path and they have the chance to develop new digital business initiatives and revolutionise their operations and processes. But follow another route and companies could find themselves on a perilous journey where they run the risk of failure, and even obsolescence.
Businesses can't ignore the fact they need to adapt effectively to the impact of new technologies and the changing expectations of society and customers. But understanding the need to create a digital strategy is one thing – executing a plan that works is a lot harder.
Here are a three starting points organisations can use to begin their journey:
1. Change needs to come from the top
True digital transformation requires a cultural shift in the mindset of employees and it's important that this shift comes from the very top. However, leaders can lack the confidence needed to lead in a digital environment because they feel others are more acclimatised to it than them.
The temptation is to appoint a digital director to provide a single point of focus, but the most impactful results come when change is being led by the senior team and built into everything a business does. For this to happen, senior leaders must upgrade their own digital capability to inspire and guide others.
2. Make sure your staff have the skills they need
The Reform report said police forces should consider getting rid of staff who are not computer literate. This is a short-sighted view and misses the point.
The most successful companies put people at the heart of their digital strategy. They don't simply get rid of those who currently lack the skills; instead they understand the role that training can play in upskilling their employees. In doing so, staff will be empowered with digital skills and contribute to a culture that changes the whole mindset of the company.
That being said, specialist knowledge needs to be built within an organisation over time. Whether it's data analysis skills, digital marketing expertise or experience in a particular type of software. If your business is, or wants to be, utilising a particular digital skillset, then expert knowledge will lead to organisation-wide adoption.
3. A 'tech lift' is just cosmetic and doesn't solve the underlying issues
It is tempting to address the digital challenge simply by bringing in new technology. Although new tech is a vital part of a digital approach, one that centres on the use of technology, rather than what customers' need, has a much lower chance of success. It's more important to think about how people can use this technology to make a real difference in line with an overall goal driven by an identified customer need.
For example, data is a priority for many businesses, but simply collecting more data doesn't add value in itself. However, when you empower people with the skills to more effectively draw conclusions from existing data and use these to make fact-based decisions as well as to establish patterns, the way you use data becomes interesting.
Police forces, like many organisations, are facing up to the real threat and opportunity of digital disruption. Those that survive and thrive in the future digital ecosystem will be those that understand how they need to transform their organisation, and equip their people with the necessary skills to harness new technologies, taking the whole business on a learning journey.
Mark O'Donoghue is global managing director at AVADO Digital


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15 Challenges For The 21st Century Teachers
How Education is Changing
It's easy to argue that classic educator skills like evaluation, curriculum design, classroom management, and cognitive coaching will always be necessary, no matter how far education technology advances.
It's not wrong to assume that the next 20 years of education will simply be shaped by the tidal surge of social and technological development, and that's a possibility.
There are certain areas where significant change is more probable than others. It doesn't seem likely that eLearning will replace schools and teachers as we now understand and use the term. Online courses are inferior to in-person teaching in too many important ways to supplant teachers and schools completely. (Blended learning will likely be the norm in the next decade.)
We've written before about the kinds of "things" modern teachers must be able to do. Below are 15 less skill-based tasks and some that are a bit more conceptual, collectively representing how teaching is changing.
Teaching is no longer about classroom management, testing, and content delivery.
15 Reasons Why Teaching is Changing
1. Personalisation
The Old: Administer assessment, evaluate performance, report performance, then–maybe–make crude adjustments the best you can
The New: Identifying, prioritising, and evaluating data for each student individually–in real-time
The Difference: Precision
Or rather, determine the kind of data that is most important for each student, figure out a way to obtain that kind of data consistently, and then either analyse it personally or monitor the algorithms that are doing it for you.
This is not unlike an automotive mechanic moving carburettors to fuel-injection systems in the 1980s and 1990s. The former was crude, requiring frequent corrections and "tune-ups" done by hand; the latter was far more precise and required new skills on the part of the mechanic. Rather than making mechanical adjustments, mechanics become system managers. They spent more time adjusting the systems–sensors, ECUs, etc.–than they were making the adjustments.
2. Data forms
The Old: Numbers, letters, and maybe a bar graph or pie chart
The New: Making data that's beautiful. (Or at least visual.)
The Difference: Meaning & accessibility
More and more, teachers have to design data sources and visualizations—usable data applied meaningfully. The days of taking a test and waiting for results have been gone for years. Soon it will be time to put behind us the process of even instant data results unless that data is packaged to promote the seamless revision of curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
3. Classroom management
The Old: Minimize negative interactions (fighting, bullying, etc.) and promote compliance with rules and "expectations"
The New: Analyze and coordinate student social interactions
The Difference: Scale
This could mean physical communities or digital. Teachers need to mobilize students, whether within classrooms, schools, campuses, or local communities, in a place-based or project-based learning scenario. Teaching digital citizenship, connectivity, and possibility will be more important than teaching content. This is a reality faced today, not tomorrow.
4. Teaching
The Old: Delivering content shaped for universal consumption
The New: Modeling affection and curiosity
The Difference: Truly valuing how students think
Today's teacher has to demonstrate to students not how to solve problems but why those problems should be solved. It will be less about creating a PBL unit where students clean up a local creek or park but rather teaching the students how to identify and work through those needs themselves. This is the human element of affection–honouring the things and spaces around you as a way of living.
The same goes for curiosity—thinking aloud through a self-reflection. Challenge student assumptions through digital commenting or face-to-face interactions—and connect them with communities that can do the same.
5. Content
The Old: Initially, it was teaching "a class," and then it became a list of standards
The New: Reconcile hundreds of academic standards–standards that include technology, citizenship, literacy, etc. This goes way beyond "content areas."
The Difference: Integration
This means not just knowing the standard, planning for its mastery, and then "teaching" it, but reconciling discrepancies "horizontally" within and across content areas and then "vertically" across grade levels as well. And further, it's no longer just about your class or content area but also standards from a dozen other organisations that all chime in with well-intentioned but ultimately unsustainable to-do lists.
6. Lesson planning
The Old: Manage grouping, finishing classwork, and creating a "system" for homework
The New: Personalising workflows based on constantly changing circumstances (data, need to know, student interest, changes in the community, etc.) using flipped classrooms, digital distribution, and even self-directed learning
The Difference: Authenticity
Given local context and circumstance–technology, bandwidth, social opportunities and challenges, etc.–what kind of workflow is most efficient for this student?
Does it make sense to embed every student in every local community? Does it make more sense here and less sense there?
Given local literacy habits and access, is it better to spend more time gathering, evaluating, or sharing sources? What kind of adjustments should we make based on what we know about the world the students are growing up in?
Does in-person mentoring make sense, or given topics of study–agriculture, robotics, literature, music, etc.–do digital spaces make more sense?
For this student, right here, right now, what exactly do they need?
7. Your students
The Old: Receiving a class roster
The New: Knowing a student's history, place, and potential
The Difference: Becoming a more human process
This brings us to #6 (which is kind of the point of it all)—taking all of the mechanical and gadget-borne stuff above and making it "whole" for the person standing before you. This is not new, but the complexity of making this possible daily is.
Other New Realities The Modern Teacher Faces
8. Designing learning experiences that carry over seamlessly between home and school. So, making "school" disappear and even giving the illusion that you're working yourself out of a job.
9. Troubleshooting technology, including cloud-based issues, log-in info, etc.
10. Verifying student privacy/visibility across scores of monitored and unmonitored social interactions per week; Validating legal issues, copyright information, etc.
11. Refining driving questions and other matters of inquiry on an individual student basis
12. Insisting on quality–of performance, writing, effort, etc.–when the planning, technology, and self-reflection fail
13. Evaluating the effectiveness of learning technology (hardware, software, and implementation of each)
14. Filtering apps based on the operating system, cost, complexity, performance, audience, and purpose
15. Clarifying and celebrating learning, understanding, mistakes, progress, creativity, innovation, purpose, and other abstractions of teaching and learning on a moment-by-moment basis.


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If you are packing your bags for an exotic travel destination, make sure your skin is prepared to face the environmental onslaught of that place. Holiday getaways can be refreshing for the body and soul and de-stress your mind, but when you loosen your knots and blast out on a new destination, you often tend to ignore the needs of your skin. The harsh sun of on island can leave sunburns and the dry winds of a mountain getaway can cause dryness.
So, as you step out on a vacation, do not forget the needs of your skin. You certainly do not want dull, dry, and patchy skin when you return from the holiday.
- Make sure you moisturize and hydrate your skin in advance of your travel plans.When we travel,we often get busy in other details and forget our skincare regime. Moisturize your skin and hair at least a week in advance—coconut oil is a good option for a skin and hair massage that will deeply hydrate the body and scalp. Some hydrating cosmetic procedures and hydrating facials can be beneficial, so is a session with hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers like Juvederm. This will provide you enough deep hydration to last for a few months.
- It is always good to take oral supplements rich in vitamins and Omega-3 for your skin. If you are going on a long haul, carry the supplements with you and consume them daily. Vitamins have powerful antioxidants that prevent free radical damage.
- If you are heading to a sunny destination, it would be good to take a Botox shot for your frown lines a week in advance because sun glare accentuates them and you do not want to return from the vacation with accentuated frown lines. This will also make you look fresh and relaxed at the holiday.
- If you have to spend the day out in the open, you should take care pollution or even bacteria that settles on top of your skin. Make sure to carry a face wash and moisturizer in your handbag and keep washing your face and applying the lotion 2-3 times a day.Also carry quality wet face wipes that can come to your help in case you do not have clean water. When travelling, you want to look good 24/7, so you are bound to wear make up most of the time. But no matter however tired or busy you are, do not forget to remove your make up at the end of the day.
- If you are on a holiday, you are bound to spend most of the time outdoors even if it is a humid and hot destination. Excessive sweating in such situations can be a problem. It would help if you undertake a Botox procedure to cut down on underarm sweating. We all know how excessive sweating on the palms can be such a social and professional embarrassment. When administered under the arm, Botox can control the sweat glands and prevent sweating that can cause discomfort,patches on the clothes, and body odour.
- Carry an emergency kit. Travelling, whether for leisure or meeting relatives, can give you a lot of stress. Add to it the food you are eating and the sleep you are being deprived of which extra stress to the skin too. In such a situation you may have breakouts, so an emergency kit with anti-breakout applicants is important.
- It is also very important to ensure you are taking sufficient rest. Plan your itinerary in such a way that there is enough time for rest.
- Don't forget to carry a good protective pair of sunglasses on a summer destination. They are vital to protect the eyes against the glare of the sun and also the delicate skin around the eyes. Better go for UV protection offering product.
- Always carry a hand sanitizer, because we keep touching our faces with hands and you certainly don't want to infect your face skin.
- If your face sweats a lot, carry a spring water mist and keep spraying on your face and wiping with a tissue to keep yourself fresh. Also, do not keep reusing your hand towel.
- Drink enough water so that even if you are drinking a lot of alcohol or consuming junk food,your body should be cleansed. And if you are eating junk food or binging, make sure you take your vitamins and take out time for some crucial workouts to keep the body and skin fine.
- It is important to take care of your hair too. If on a beach, oil your hair well or use a sun protection serum. Even plain coconut oil acts as a very good sun protection agent.


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Best bet for the horse racing Thursday 27th June
Three days of racing at HQ Newmarket on the July course begins Thursday with a nice little afternoon meeting getting underway at 2.10. The Kaiser Chiefs are there Friday for the Newmarket Nights if that's your thing.
Anyway back to the racing and Thursdays card and they face 7f for the Trm Calphormin Handicap at 4.25. Land Of Legends makes his handicap debut for Godolphin and Saeed bin Suroor. His debut defeat when second to King of Comedy looks better and better with the winner having won at Listed level and then coming second in the G.1 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last week. The colt was beaten into fifth on his second start, over a mile, but the form of that race isn't too shabby either with the winner and second having both won since. He got off the mark at the third time of asking at Kempton last time over the seven and might prove a fair bit better ultimately than his opening mark of 91 and he gets weight-for-age here as the only 3yo. 5-2 was about early on Wednesday with Hills and I have that.
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Chyrisse Dunnorm Published: August 6, 2014
My name is Chyrisse Dunnorm and I'm the director of the Peace community and mentor to 10 incredible youth. I meet all of them 8 weeks ago and connected to them in a special way. They are known to me as The Peace Dream Team and their names are Avery, Justin, Shaquille, Jaquille, Tony, Darrius Jerome Quest, Gaylon and the Princess Shaquanda. I couldn't have been paired with an awesome group of youth than The Peace Dream Team. I've had the pleasure of watching 10 youth from different parts of Englewood unite as a family. They have shown me what is to endure obstacles and overcome difficult situations.
I've learned how to Love more because of them and respect the difference between of all of their different personalities. I've drawn strength from the Dream Teams resilience. They didn't let anything get in the way of their being on time every day nor did they let anything get in the way of them as a team completing their Financial Literacy or their Social Emotional Learning workshops. When it was time to let their voices be heard about overcoming trauma in the neighborhoods the Dream Team expressed their concerns very well. I've enjoyed our outing downtown and I've also enjoyed hearing them voice their opinions in the circle. They are truly Smart, Loving and Kind people when you get to know them as I have had the Joy and Pleasure. They know the importance of being independent, being responsible, prompt, balancing a job, school, and family. They understand that their journey in life is based on their choice and their decision. They understand that their education is the key to unlocking career opportunities that would help them provide for their families. They have learned how to have integrity and respect for themselves and others and they also learned what to do when they step out of integrity with their families and peers.
I'm very proud of what they have accomplished as a Team and individually. I'm very proud of the Leadership role that Avery has displayed during the program, Justin (Strength), Quest (Meekness),Shaquille(Peacefulness), Jaquille(Gentleness), Darrius(Joy), Gaylon(Determination), Jerome( Kindness), Tony( Goodness) and the Princess( Faithfulness and Love for her team). Truly, I have been blessed with an Awesome Dream and I'm Grateful for the time that, we have spent together. I love this Team Dearly and I'm Excited about their continuing Going For Greater as they are in the stage of Transitioning back to school and finding part-time jobs. The Dream Team has already finished their cover letters and resumes and have been on the internet filling out job applications. Avery and Gaylon are currently getting ready for college in and out of state, Jaquille, Darrius, Shaquille and Quest are getting ready for their senior year, Jerome is getting ready for his junior year and Shaquanda for sophomore year, Tony has decided to get his GED and me( Chyrisse) I'm still pursuing my bachelors degree at the University of Phoenix. I Thank God that they relationships that was formed in the OSC Plus summer program are long term. Peace and Blessing be unto you and your family from Ms. Chyrisse and The Peace Dream Team.
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- Peeling paintwork or wallpaper
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All of these are warning signs that your home may have a damp or a back mold problem in your home. If you rent our house, it may be a case of merely calling our landlord to arrange repairs. Keep photographic evidence to show how bad the problem is and record any issues resulting from this. If you own your home, you may need to call in specialist contractors. Check for areas under our house, which could be contributing to the problem. If you have a crawl space under your home, Insulatekansascity.com can help you install insulation to rectify and stop any damp questions from underneath your house.
Look at your roof and exterior walls from the outside of your home. Look for missing slates, blown brickwork, damage to rendering, or woodwork that could be letting water and moisture into the walls. Once you have identified the issue, you can fix the problem.
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Nothing is more unsafe for your family than damage to your property. Inside and outside. Neglecting to take care of any loss, broken items, or leaky fittings could potentially cause harm to our family as it becomes unsafe to use.
If you can't afford to get a repair taken care of immediately, then try to make it safe to use. Remove damaged furniture or fittings from frequently used rooms, remove the issue. Make sure it is out of the way and unreachable, and make sure any power supply is disconnected to avoid any damage via outlets in your home.
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Young children can find their way into things with the most strict supervision. It is merely a superpower they hold. So why not look at our home from the view of your children and see what hazards they could come across. This will give you a better idea of things you need to change or make safe such as keeping cleaning items above reaching levels, installing child safety locks on cupboards and stair gates, or removing any loose wires, chains or hooks.
Sometimes it takes a bit of creativity to identify any potential issues in our home, and as busy parents, it is easy to overlook or miss things that could be enticing to children. But taking the extra precautions and time to look closely at your home could help you to make it that little bit safer to live in for everyone.
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Good Saturday morning Xavier fans! We are so close to baseball season and spring is finally here. Let's get started.
1.) How was your week?
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4.) Who are you rooting for to win the NCAA championship at this point?
5.) Both Trevon and Jalen have declared for the NBA draft but have not signed agents. How do you feel about this new rule and how do you feel about their moves?
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City boycotts Le Méridien
Hotel workers seek MIT's endorsement of boycott
Workers at Le Méridien Hotel, located at 20 Sidney Street in Cambridge, are seeking MIT's endorsement of a boycott on the hotel. The boycott began on Oct. 11 and is in response to what the workers say is management's refusal to respond to a request that hotel employees be permitted to consider the option of unionization without managerial interference. In reference to the Le Méridien labor dispute, Nate Nickerson, MIT's director of communications, informed The Tech, "MIT's general practice is not to assess the business actions of other organizations."
As of the time of writing, MIT continues to recommend Le Méridien as a place to stay in Cambridge for out of town guests of the Institute. Le Méridien is also a "preferred" vendor of MIT, indicating that the hotel provides MIT affiliates with preferential discounts. (MIT classifies hotels as preferred and partner, with the latter characterized as the best options.)
The Institute has a long history with the hotel at 20 Sidney Street, which was originally a partnership between MIT and Forest City Enterprises and operated under the name "The Hotel@MIT." In 2007, MIT sold the hotel to HEI Hotels & Resorts, a hotel investment group. According to the City of Cambridge's Property database, MIT continues to own the land underneath of the hotel and rents it to HEI Hotels on a long-term lease.
Le Méridien workers claim that their working conditions began to deteriorate after the 2007 sale. According to Heather Nichols, a front desk associate at Le Méridien, "There used to be over 100 people working here. But since HEI took over they've been cutting staff. We are now down to around 70." Workers claim that as a result of the cuts they end up performing multiple functions at the Hotel. "There is often no concierge, bell boy, or phone operator," said Nichols. "This forces workers at the front desk to essentially work up to five different jobs at once" while receiving no additional pay.
Workers also expressed concerns surrounding increases in their health insurance premiums. At a recent Cambridge City Council meeting, the workers testified that these increases are so exorbitant that they can no longer afford the company's insurance and have resorted to enrolling in the state health insurance program, MassHealth.
Speaking by telephone, Wade Gates, a spokesman of HEI Hotels, responded to those claims, saying that "healthcare costs are going up for everyone, not just our organization."
In an effort to address these and other complaints, 70 percent of workers at the hotel signed a document requesting that the hotel management maintain a neutral stance while workers debated whether or not to join Local 26, the Boston union of hospitality workers. As part of this neutrality, the hotel management would agree not to harass or fire employees in an attempt to deter unionization.
According to Nichols, the workers tried to deliver their neutrality request to the hotel's general manager and director of human resources on Mar. 7. The management locked their doors and refused to accept the request, which was then later sent to them via mail, said Nichols and Brian Lang, president of Local 26.
Gates refutes Nichols' statement that the hotel management was unresponsive to their requests. "We have an open door process and culture," said Gates. "We believe in building an employee culture of respect, and we respect the regulations set forth by the National Labor Relations Board which specify that employees must hold elections in order to join the union. Hotel employees have not yet held elections, but if they choose to do so, we will respect that process and the outcome."
Before proceeding with elections or other unionization related activities, workers at Le Méridien want a written agreement from management specifying that they will remain neutral during a potential unionization process. The failure to provide such an agreement has led workers to take further actions. On Oct. 11, they organized a picket line at the Hotel. With more than 200 attendees, Lang reported that picketers marched from Le Méridien Hotel to the Cambridge City Hall where they were received by City Councillors who agreed to support the workers' efforts to improve their working conditions.
At the Cambridge City Council meeting held on Oct. 15, the City Council voted unanimously to pass an order which instructs "the city manager and all city departments to boycott the services provided by HEI Le Méridien Cambridge." According to the City Council minutes from Oct. 15, the Council normally holds festivities at Le Méridien "every other year following its swearing in ceremony." The Council will cease to hold this particular event as well as all others at the hotel until "HEI changes its practices and treats its workers with the dignity and respect they deserve."
HEI Hotels has come under fire before for labor complaints. This has led many major universities to preclude further investment in HEI. According to an article published in The Crimson in April 2012, Harvard Management, which manages Harvard University's endowment, announced that it would no longer continue to invest with the company due to these complaints. A report by the organization HEI Workers Rising! specifies that Harvard's previous investments in HEI had totaled some $70 million.
The Crimson report further states that within the last year Princeton, Yale, Brown, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Vanderbilt, and Swarthmore have all announced that they will not continue to invest funds in the company.
According to Lang, Le Méridien workers will continue in their efforts to draw MIT's attention to potential labor abuses at the hotel.
"The workers at Le Méridien are going to continue active outreach to get individuals not to eat, sleep, or hold meetings in the hotel. They would like MIT to participate and respond by endorsing these efforts."


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SAE International, based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, has published a new recommended practice for assessing the amount of nonvolatile particulate matter (nvPM) that exits aircraft engine exhaust nozzles. ARP6481: Procedure for the Calculation of Non-Volatile Particulate Matter Sampling and Measurement System Losses and System Loss Correction Factors recommends calculation methods, uncertainties, and limitations of the system loss correction factors and supplies a Microsoft Excel® software tool.
Aerospace – like any other modern industry – is shifting toward more ecologically responsible operations. For instance, aircraft engine designers are constantly developing powerplants that can deliver more power and range with less fuel. Another major consideration for engine design engineers is the amount of nvPM, or "aerosol," emissions that are produced during engine operation.
However, aerosol sampling has an inherent problem of sampling system losses. This has been known since the beginning of the 1900s. When sampling aerosol emissions, the measurement instruments are often found at the end of long sampling systems – sometimes as long as 35 meters. This distance results in a considerable amount of aerosol being attached to the walls of the sample line and other system components.
Learn more about ARP6481
The new method published by SAE is used to measures size dependent particle losses in a sampling and measurement system utilizing the aerosol mass and number concentrations measured at the end of an emissions sampling system. Loss mechanisms including thermophoretic – which has a very weak size dependence – and size dependent losses are considered in this method along with the uncertainties due to both measurement error and the assumptions of the method. The results of this system loss assessment allow development of estimated correction factors for aerosol mass and number concentrations to account for the system losses facilitating estimation of the aerosol mass and number at the engine exhaust nozzle exit plane.
Ideally, design engineers who work to improve combustion technology and reduce engine emissions will implement this corrective function and use aerosol concentrations at the engine exit plane rather than the concentrations measured at the instruments.
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Furthermore, aerosol sampling system losses are an issue in any industry that is concerned about understanding aerosols in their processes, such as industries which effect air quality and need to monitor aerosol emissions, such as automotive, marine, semiconductor, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and power plant industries.
ARP6481 was developed by the SAE E-31 Aircraft Engine Gas and Particulate Emissions Measurement Committee. The E-31 committee addresses all facets of aircraft exhaust emissions measurement, including tools, methods, processes, and equipment. It is responsible for standardizing measurement methods of emissions from aircraft, including isolated combustor systems. The group is comprised of four subcommittees dedicated to creating, preparing, and maintaining all relevant specifications, standards, and requirements for aircraft exhaust emissions measurement.
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Online pasar malam food delivery during Circuit Breaker
This unprecedented Circuit Breaker period has led to many changes in our daily lives. Many have learned to embrace online platforms and implement delivery services to continue businesses. Online festivals are a great example of this shift. Joining the digital Shilin Night Market announced in April, and the list of online Ramadan bazaars happening this month, Singapore Night Bazaar has just rolled out their online pasar malam food delivery services.
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Singapore Night Bazaar is the organiser behind the pasar malam and night markets you see around the country. With their online order form, you can now get pasar malam food to your doorstep. Place a minimum order of $10, and use the promo code 'Deliver5' for a flat delivery fee of $5. For free delivery, simply put in an order of at least $30.
The bazaar organiser already has a few recognisable names on board, including everybody's favourite Ramly burger ($4), and Sweet Potato Balls ($4) by the food vendor O.M.G. They are also giving away 500 bottles of O.M.G Thai Milk Tea for free every day, on a first come first serve basis. So put your orders in early to cop a free bottle of the sweet beverage.
If your pasar malam favourites aren't featured, don't be disappointed yet because they'll be engaging with more food vendors soon. Check out their Facebook page for more updates.
The #workfromhome life may be a little mundane these days, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy good food from home. Here are some food delivery options for pasta, steak, and even ice cream for all budgets. What's most important is to stay safe, reconnect with family, and take this time to support local businesses that are trying to adapt to Circuit Breaker measures.
While you're home, try cooking up your own dinner with our homemade Ramly Burger recipe! Alternatively, try our Rice Cooker Mentaiko Mac and Cheese recipe, or whip up a drink with these bubble tea recipes.
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Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables is considered a classic children's novel, but is loved by adults and children alike. Anne Shirley is an orphan who is taken in by two unmarried, childless siblings, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, who run the farm at Green Gables. Anne is an optimistic, fearless child who speaks in exclamation marks. Though her enthusiasm and impetuousness tend to get her into trouble, she soon wins the hearts of those around her and finally finds a home for herself in Avonlea. Readers will find themselves falling in love with Anne's character. She's a dreamer, a romantic, she's intelligent, witty and, above all, fiercely kind. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada, Anne of Green Gables is a rewarding read and should have a place on every bookshelf.
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- Screen Size: 21" Touchscreen
- Memory Type: 4GB Ram
- Capacity: 500GB HDD
- Processor: AMD A4-6210 1.8GHz
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About the company
Our passion at Österreichische Post AG is the carriage of letters, advertising materials, print media, and parcels. The modern world of work is frequently characterised by considerable uncertainty and largescale change. By contrast, we offer crisis-proof jobs for the long-term. We have a precise understanding of the logistics sector. Our goal is to satisfy our customers throughout Austria with our products and the reliable delivery of our services in the mail, banking, telecommunications, and energy fields. To achieve this aim, we place great emphasis on an appreciative and open working environment.
As part of a team of IT specialists you will work on the development of the technical core of the country's leading logistics and postal service provider. The IT solutions you will help to develop will ensure the provision of postal services to the Austrian population, even in critical times. With our innovative software solutions we meet the needs of our customers and continue to expand them.
Job Description
Participation in all Agile meetings
Participation in the analysis, design, and cost estimate of existing or new software components and solutions
Definition and development of interfaces between individual components, data structures, user interfaces and software components
Planning of work steps for greater economy and efficiency in coordination with the Solution Architect
Implementation of functional requirements based on the defined software archi-tecture and utilisation of programme libraries, frameworks, and tools suitable for this purpose
Coaching of team members, code reviews and monitoring of compliance with our coding guidelines
We encourage pair programming, mutual code reviews and knowledge exchange within the team and we are always looking for new ideas about how modernise ap-plications. To achieve these aims, we rely on a modern IT architecture (Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, etc.) and new technologies for applications which have already been transformed (e.g., Azure Cloud Hosting)
Programming knowledge in .NET/C#
Knowledge of MS SQL
Experience with webservices (WCF, REST) and version control (GIT, TFS)
Experience with unit testing and test automation
Understanding of cloud platforms and their services
Experience with Microsoft's cloud technologies, especially the Azure platform
Knowledge of DevOps, especially the automated provision of cloud services through Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform)
Relevant practical experience in working in and with Agile product organisations
Communication and team skills in an international environment
Food vouchers as well as occupational health promotion, A free employee account with bank99, Discounted holiday offers in one of our many holiday homes, We live flexible working, We live development, We live collaboration, We live innovation, We live diversity
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As the weather warms up we're; entertaining, celebrating and enjoying the sun – all with a glass of wine. I have been loving exploring the delicious range of 6Ft6 wines, each with it's own unique blends – perfect for cheese platters, race day get togethers and the upcoming crucial Christmas lunch.
The Rosé, which has become a favourite in my home is truly gorgeous and the perfect choice in the warmer season, it's fresh and vibrant with notes of berries and watermelon. For lovers of white wine, the Pinot Gris is everything you want and more, it's soft and smooth with a stunning fragrance from the moment you open the bottle. The wine has hints of ripe pear, citrus blossom and a little hint of spiced candy.
For the little bit of richness, it has to be the Pinot Noir – a wine that has becomes extremely popular among consumers, and it's not hard to understand why. From the first sip you taste the right cherry and red plum flavours, while the wine is richer, it's certainly not to heavy.
So what maker this particular winemaker such a delicious success? I sat down with the team to find out …
What is the story behind 6Ft6 wine?
6Ft6 is lovingly grown and produced onsite at Austins Winery, which was founded by Richard and Pamela Austin in 1982 and is now owned and operated by second generation owners, Scott and Belinda Austin.
People often ask why the brand is called 6Ft6 and it's a cool story!
It's about a man who stood six foot six tall and inspired the adventurous name and spirit of 6Ft6 wines.
In 1803, a convict named William Buckley pulled off a daring escape from the British and landed at the Port Phillip area. Stranded, but free, he came across a local indigenous tribe and the tale goes that he survived the next 32 years living amongst them. These days they call William Buckley a legend – a giant of his time. At 6Ft6, he's known as Will, the guy who inspired the "Pinot for the people", and the guy who stood tall at 6Ft6.
What makes the wine different?
We pride ourselves on a top-quality product that's accessible to everyone. We love how easy our wines are to drink by themselves, and with food at such an affordable price. But, what really makes 6Ft6 a little different is our approach to wine, winemaking and consumers. We want to be really approachable, fun and not take wine too seriously. It's about having a great time with wine and the people you share those moments with.
What are the must have wines for spring/summer?
For us, it's all about Pinot Gris and Prosecco this spring/summer season. Pinot Gris is so refreshing and easy to drink on just about any occasion. Its fruity, dry characteristics are so delicious that even sweet wine lovers are being converted.
And whilst Prosecco has been around for a while, it's really starting to see its well-earned spotlight as a delicious and affordable alternative to Champagne.
You also love creating cocktails – what are the best cocktails for the warm season?
This season is all about Wine Spritz. You can just about create a spritz with any white wine. Think Hugo Spritz with Prosecco, Blood Orange Spritz with Pinot Gris! Yum!
Check out our recipes via the blog here – https://6ft6wine.com/blogs/blog/get-spritz-the-white-wine-spritzer
Which upcoming events can we expect to see 6Ft6?
We are absolutely thrilled to be taking part in the Portsea Polo this year as its Official Wine Partner. In addition to the marquee's, there will be a field-side experience for those wanting the Portsea Polo experience but not wanting to spend their entire life savings on getting into a marquee. We're super excited about the whole thing!
We will also be at Wine Island in Sydney this November and the Victorian Polo Club series of events at the Werribee Park Mansion from November – February.


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EEI Chairman, Peter Wallers, PE, CFM Receives Multiple Awards
Congratulations to Peter Wallers, P.E., CFM, Chairman of the Board of Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) on being chosen for the Illinois Section of American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) Water Professional of the Year Award and for the Illinois Section of American Society of Civil Engineers (ISASCE) Civil Engineer of the Year Award.
Pete graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Wisconsin and Illinois. He is also a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM). Pete was named the President and CEO of EEI in 2006 and became Chairman of the Board in 2020.
The ISAWWA award is presented to a professional in the water industry (engineer, lab analyst, designer, representative, educator, etc.) that has demonstrated dedication and has motivated others to pursue a career in the water industry. It is selected from nominations by Section Members. Pete was presented the award at WATERCON, ISAWWA's annual conference, on August 10th.
Pete's 44 year and counting career has been dedicated to improving the lives of residents within the communities he has had the opportunity to work for. He has knowledge of total water (potable water, wastewater, and stormwater), but also all other community infrastructure components. These are strengths that make Pete a well-rounded engineer that can see the big picture.
Anyone that knows Pete knows that his true passion is water and finding a sustainable source for all. He is heavily involved in regional water supply planning for Northeastern Illinois and has a knack for building regional consensus.
The ISASCE award is presented to a professional that advances the civil engineering profession, provides guidance to future and junior civil engineers, and is heavily involved in civic and humanitarian activities.
Pete's dedication to the engineering profession, his staff and his community exceed expectations. In addition to numerous leadership roles in technical associations, Pete is a Trustee on the Oswego Library Board, a member of the Kane County Judicial and Public Safety Planning and Technology Commission, Charter Member of the Montgomery Rotary Club, President of the Montgomery Foundation, Board Member of the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation, member of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Advisory Board and volunteer for the annual Montgomery Fest, Sugar Grove Corn Boil and Montgomery River Run.
According to Jeff Freeman, CEO, "For those of us at EEI that get to work with Pete on a daily basis, we see how he sets a great example of how to approach an infrastructure challenge and how to be a good human being. After reading the eleven award nomination letters from former and current local and statewide elected officials, planning and policy advocates, community staff members, a statewide groundwater scientist, a 5th grade teacher and leaders of philanthropic organizations, it is clear that Pete has made a huge impact on the lives of many Illinoisans."
ISASCE was set to publicly recognize Pete at an award dinner in mid-October, however, with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic the awards committee is currently working through other options in order to keep everyone healthy and safe.


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Ahh, drowning in books. But in a good way. I am immersed in so many good reads at the moment, and then there are those on the horizon I can't wait to get to. But there is always room for more, of course. I have two books waiting for me at the library (if I can get there today before it closes) and I have a coupon for the bookstore for the weekend.
And then I am thinking about two books--as yet unknown titles (which is where you come in, please, fellow readers). I was talking to one of our student workers at the library and we were talking about technology and how it has changed society and how students, all the kids coming into the world now, in terms of learning and how they relate to their contemporaries and the greater world at large. The differences are so vast between when I was growing up and now as he has grown up and then there are all those children now who come into a digital world. I want to read about it--scientifically, but a book that is easily accessible for someone who is not a scientist. I am sure there must be loads of books like this--I will have to dig around a bit, but if you have a suggestion, please do share.
On a related note I have been ordering books for the popular reading section at the library. I have a colleague who reads a lot of science fiction and fantasy and she is my reliable source for title suggestions in this area. One of the books was about AI and robots, so I started thinking I wouldn't mind reading a novel that had a robot (android, but one that is sentient?)--not sure the term I am looking for--as a character. A while back I read a set of graphic novels called Ada + Alex which is close to what I have in mind. But the catch is that I want a female author, or at least a strong female protagonist. Again, suggestions welcome. Sorry, a bit hazy on these two, but I have an idea in mind but not a book to match.
My BOMC choice this month was Angie Kim's Miracle Creek, which I am now seeing all over the place, so apparently I made a really good selection! Here is an interview with her on NPR and the Washington Post called it a stunning debut!
I have a few links share, but as I have run out of time I might add to these over the weekend!
Did you see Amazon is giving away nine Kindle books in honor of World Book Day? You can download one or all of them. There are a few that have piqued my curiosity and I am always up for exploring translated works.
Book Riot has put together a list of must-read crime novels that are coming out between April and June, so more books to add to your library queue, right?
Have a great weekend everyone and feel free to leave a bookish comment back--what are you reading this weekend?


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St Paul Trail
- Name St Paul Trail
- Distance de sentier 500 km, 311 milles
- Durée en jours 28 jours
- Début de sentier Perge
- Fin de sentier Yalvac
- Classement Traildino MW, Marche modérée, sentier de randonnée
- Classement Traversée de montagne T1, Randonnée
Perge (near Antalya) or Aspendos, via Adada to Yalvac, Isparta (north of Lake Egirdir), 500 km
This trail is the initiative of one person, Kate Claw. She lives in Turkey. The St Pauls Way is not the first trail she conceived and realised. The Lycian Way was her first creation. Both trails are a unique chance to experience rural Turkey. They run through a hospitable and colourful countryside, lost in Europe (if you situate Turkey outside Europe, as some people do).
St Paul is believed to have visited this region. This must have been almost 2000 years ago, long before hiking became a cherished pastime. Imagine traveling in his footsteps! Along the 500 km trail you will not find signs of early Christianity, but there are many archeological sites from Greek and Roman times. The trail starts in the surroundings of the popular beach resort Antalya and runs north through the Taurus mountains along the lake of Egirdir and beyond to Yalvaç (Antioch in ancient times: here St. Paul founded a church).
The hospitable people in the villages will offer lodging and food and thanks to the trail and Kate Claw tourists and money flow into the rural economy. Stay attentive to the trail, as waymarking is not too frequent. The locals will help you out. Spring is the best season for this hike.


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21 Matching Promise Rings for Couples Under $100
Looking for that special gift that says you'll be together forever, but want to match each other and don't have a huge budget? Here we've gathered our favorite promise rings for couples that match and can help bind you two in beauty – all for under $100.
These beautiful promise rings can serve as commitment rings, a symbol of your promise of love to one another. Some are just a simple band for each of you, while others are beautiful enough to serve as an engagement ring and wedding band set.
With our list of the best couple rings available on a budget, you're sure to find the perfect promise ring – or the perfect gift – at an affordable price.
Gorgeous Matching Promise Rings for Couples Under $100
1. Heartbeat Rings
These stainless steel rings have a heartbeat engraving on the outside. Inside, they state "I love you" on the woman's and "I love you too" on the men's. The designs won't rub off, and the steel is highly resistant to scratch, rust and tarnish. This pair of rings will last a long time, just like your love for each other.
2. His Crazy Her Weirdo Heart Rings
Inside, they say "Always & Forever" – on the outside, "His Crazy" for her and "Her Weirdo" for him. These are also made with black stainless steel, and the engraving won't rub off.
3. Titanium Ring Band Set
These titanium rings with sparkling cubic zirconia stones are gorgeous and are an elegant way to be promised to one another without breaking the bank. The women's set can double as a black faux diamond ring and wedding ring set one day, and nobody has to know it was once a set of cheap promise rings!
4. His Beauty Her Beast Rings
Want a cute nod to a famous Disney princess story? These rings are a great way to do just that! Have your own unique rings by choosing to engrave the inside as well.
5. Engraved Heart Rings
These unique promise rings make a matching pair, one with black, one with rose gold. The inside engraving reads "I love you" on both. Note that the men and woman's rings are listed separately.
6. Pinky Promise Rings
On the outside, this set has an engraving of a pinky promise. Engraving the inside is optional, and you can choose the font yourself!
7. Black Rings with Heart
This set is more on the plainer side, but that doesn't make them any less beautiful. Included is also a free engraving!
Need a gift idea for couples? Check out our couple gift ideas here!
8. Silver and Rose Gold Rings
With these, you have the option to forego engraving or to only do the outside, inside, or both. A more classic look on promise rings.
9. Sun and Moon Rings
You have two different sun and moon styles to choose between, as well as the option to only buy one instead of two. Simpler but no less beautiful or creative.
10. Black Gold and White Gold Twist Rings
These simple yet stunning rings are the perfect discreet way to profess your love for one another. Comes with a free engraving (although you CAN get one on both sides) and the option to get two black or two silver rings.
11. Matching Heart Rings
His is missing a piece in the shape of a heart, hers has the heart he needs. Sold as a set. You can also include an engraving on the inside.
12. Mountain Promise Rings
Similar to the set above, these rings are matching in that they complete the mountain range for each other. Engraving is, again, optional and free.
13. Wave Promise Rings
From the same shop, these rings show a wave – inscription included but not required.
Promise Rings Just Over $100
14. Gold Heart Rings
These gold rings are extravagant and are perfect for the couple that loves a finer style. They come together to form a heart and symbolize that your love is strong even when apart.
Want a gift for a long-distance friend (or partner)? Check out our long-distance friendship gifts for ideas!
15. Rose Gold Set
These unique rings have a gorgeous design and are more outside the box in terms of design. Enjoy rose gold more than standard gold or silver? This is the set for you!
16. King and Queen Rings
These Tungsten black rings are fit for a couple that loves to feel like royalty. Engraving optional but not included.
17. Round Cut Sapphire Rings
These gorgeous sapphire rings are beautiful and are perfect for couples that love sapphire. Engraving not advertised.
18. Orange Sapphire Rings
While similar to the set above, this set is made with orange sapphire and holds a different design. Engraving, once again, not advertised.
19. Floral Rings
20. Matching Heart Rings
This simple pair can, when joined together, form a heart! Gorgeous and elegant all in one – I mean, two.
21. Simple Bands
These are lined with stones but are simple and elegant. Perfect for if you don't want too much detail.


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The writing has been on the wall for Democrats for some time now, with President Joe Biden's approval ratings dropping close to basement levels (freefalling after the Afghanistan debacle) and Congress' approval among a majority of voters being even worse.
But new numbers out from Gallup Polls show a rather startling statistic that is going to keep Joe Biden or, rather, his handlers up late at night trying to figure out ways to overcome. One key bit of data from the poll shows that support among Democrats for the Democrat-controlled Congress has dropped from 55% last month to 33% just one month later:
33% of U.S. Democrats now approve of the job Congress is doing, down from 55% in September. https://t.co/2Dmk9nOuPG pic.twitter.com/pz5UzJXmUY
— GallupNews (@GallupNews) October 26, 2021
A 22 percent drop. Among Democrats. Wowsers. No doubt the sirens are blaring big time at Biden HQ today.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the big issue here for Democrat voters is their party's failure to get the reconciliation and infrastructure bills passed after months of frantic back and forth negotiations, even though they control the House and have a razor-thin edge in the Senate.
It could be that if and when these bills get passed, support for the Democrat Congress among Democrats will rebound, but even so, the die has been cast as even Democrats are now seeing that Joe Biden for all his promises of unity and bipartisanship and getting things done or whatever has proven to be an ineffective "leader" in bringing the warring factions even in his own party together.
But let's say Biden and Congressional Dems are able to get it together and do a good job of shoring up their base ahead of the 2022 midterms. There is still the big issue of independent voters and their disapproval for Joe Biden, his party, and their handling of things, as indicated by this data point from a recent Fox News poll we reported on:
The President's numbers among independents on the economy are in near free-fall pic.twitter.com/uGr8aLW1sr
— John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) October 20, 2021
As 538 noted last week, the receipts on the cratering support for Joe Biden and the Democrats among independent voters – and Hispanic voters as well, they note – don't lie:
Over his first nine months in office, President Biden has lost support among Americans of all stripes — men and women, Black voters and white voters, Zoomers and Baby Boomers. Even Democrats writ large are more disenchanted. But two groups with whom Biden has lost support stand out: independents and Hispanics. Independents have soured on Biden to the extent that his approval ratings among this group approach the strongly negative ratings they gave then-President Donald Trump at the same point in his presidency, while increased disapproval of Biden among Hispanics could signal they are moving further away from Democrats after they shifted somewhat toward Trump and the GOP last November.
Needless to say, it's bad when you're losing support among your core constituencies. But losing it among your own base, too? Not good. I mean if your own party can't get things done when they control the House, Senate, and the White House, then why bother to show up? Rest assured that that will be the mindset for some going into next fall's elections, although to what extent remains to be seen.
Simply put, unless they reverse course, a disaster is in the making for Democrats in 2022 thanks in large part to Joe Biden, a man who even his supporters are starting to realize is not the rescuer in chief he promised to be.
Related: This May Be The Defining Video of Joe Biden's Presidency


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Welsh Labour warned against "dangerous & unprecedented" attempt to silence National Assembly debate
The first minister has threatened legal action to stop the publication of a report into whether details about a cabinet reshuffle were leaked before the death of Carl Sargeant.
Welsh Conservatives have turned to the Government of Wales Act to force the publication of a leak inquiry report into circumstances preceding the death of former Minister.
The debate is due to take place on Wednesday, but the Welsh Government's notice of legal action now places that under threat. However, Welsh Conservatives are warning the Labour Welsh Government against pursuing a "dangerous and unprecedented challenge" to the legitimacy of the National Assembly.
Speaking ahead of First Minister's Questions, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies:
"This a dangerous and unprecedented challenge to the legitimacy of the National Assembly for Wales, equivalent to the First Minister trying to shut the Assembly down.
"There is an important principle at stake here.
"A man has lost his life and it is our duty as politicians to get answers and to make sure that this never happens again.
"Ultimately, if there's nothing to this report, you have to ask yourself why the First Minister is going to such extraordinary lengths to prevent it from seeing the light of day.
"I cannot imagine this action taking place in any other institution and we should not tolerate it here."


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Football at its core is trench warfare. Protecting your quarterback is vital, and it doesn't hurt to establish consistent running lanes for your ground attack. Who are the top offensive tackles heading into the 2021 NFL season at solidifying the line of scrimmage?
Top 25 offensive tackles in the NFL for the 2021 season | 25-16
Offensive linemen only get noticed when they make a mistake — let's flip the script and appreciate these gigantic men for a change. Here are the top 25 offensive tackles for the 2021 NFL season.
25. Isaiah Wynn, New England Patriots
Isaiah Wynn is an interesting player. Coming out of Georgia, Wynn was clearly a great athlete and an accomplished player, but he was far from the prototype in terms of height and length for offensive tackles in the NFL. Many saw him as a guard, and he probably would excel at that position. But he has also been quite impressive at tackle and is still only 24 years old.
Wynn played just 641 snaps last year and has only appeared in 18 games as a pro. So, durability is an obvious concern. Wynn barely edged out both of the Bills' starting tackles for the final spot on this list.
24. Taylor Lewan, Tennessee Titans
Taylor Lewan has been a fixture for Tennessee for some time now and fits exactly how they want to play on offense. However, he could only dress for five games last year and struggled when he was on the field. This is a bet that last year was an aberration for Lewan, though — not a sign of things to come. On the other hand, he does turn 30 years old in July.
23. Morgan Moses, Free Agent
After playing over 1,100 snaps for Washington last year, they parted ways with Morgan Moses (for financial reasons) after picking up Charles Leno and drafting Samuel Cosmi. Maybe by the time you read this, Moses will have found a new home, but one thing is for certain — he will be a starting right tackle somewhere in 2021. He is tough in the prototypical right tackle mold, and that still has a lot of value in this league.
22. Jake Matthews, Atlanta Falcons
With his amazing bloodlines and draft capital invested in him, Jake Matthews came into the league with significant expectations. While he has never become an elite offensive tackle, Matthews certainly hasn't disappointed either. Pass protection is clearly Matthews' forte, and he does leave you wanting more in the run game.
21. Taylor Decker, Detroit Lions
Most think of Taylor Decker as a nasty finisher, which his new coaching staff will love. Yet, he really performed well in protection last year, which is something Jared Goff will love. The Lions now have one heck of an offensive line to begin their franchise rebuild.
20. Braden Smith, Indianapolis Colts
Coming out of Auburn, most looked at Braden Smith as a guard at the next level. But even as a rookie, Smith stepped right in at right tackle for Indianapolis and performed quite well. Since then, Smith has been a rock of stability on one of the NFL's best offensive lines.
19. Andrew Whitworth, Los Angeles Rams
Andrew Whitworth will turn 40 years old during this upcoming season and is far and away the oldest player listed here. But what an amazing career this guy has had for the Bengals and Rams as one of the top players at his position for going on 17 years. Whitworth did miss a chunk of time last year, however, which is concerning.
18. Mike McGlinchey, San Francisco 49ers
Mike McGlinchey is ideal for Kyle Shanahan's run system. He moves well and does a great job blocking on the move and in space. In fact, few tackles in the league do it better. McGlinchey did have a tough season in pass protection, though (which is slightly less important in this 49ers' offense).
17. Mekhi Becton, New York Jets
Mekhi Becton really stands out. He is just massive, and when you see him run, it is simply jaw-dropping. He has some technique work to do, but the sky is the limit for Becton. Rarely do you see guys just manhandling NFL defensive linemen, but Becton does it with some regularity. The left side of New York's offensive line looks to be in good hands for years to come as Zach Wilson acclimates to the league.
16. Jack Conklin, Cleveland Browns
The Browns paid big money to pluck Jack Conklin out of Tennessee and plug him in as their starting right tackle. Conklin lived up to his big price tag in his first season in Cleveland, bringing a nastiness to their line. He fits the mentality of this team very well.
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If you're a beginner investor, ETFs will offer you tons of benefits such as overabundant liquidity, diversification, low-expense ratios, low-investment threshold, and a range of investment choices. They also offer various benefits and trading strategies to new investors and traders. Although there is a huge amount of investment options available. It can easily become overwhelming for new investors or seasoned investors. So how can one choose and why are ETFs so special? And most importantly, why are they considered a better option than mutual funds? To find the answer to these questions, you must understand the basics of Exchange-traded Funds and learn how to invest in them. Here's how to start.
What Are ETFs?
ETF is short for exchange-traded funds, which allows investors to purchase any number of bonds, stocks, and commodities they want at once. They can be seen like grocery baskets, you fill them with all the groceries you need, and at the end, you purchase them all at once. However, with ETFs, you purchase bonds and stocks instead of milk and eggs. They are also traded on an exchange taking place every day. There are millions of ETFs to invest in, some holding bonds, some holding many stocks, and others track the performance of certain market sectors or a certain index. For example, the pharmaceutical sector, health care, or communications. This is why exchange-traded funds are considered a perfect option for beginner investors. Even so, you'll still need to understand the difference between ETFs and mutual funds to know why they are a better option.
The Difference Between ETFs and Mutual Funds
Although ETFs and mutual funds sound the same, they have a few differences that tell them apart. There are many available resources online where you can gain knowledge to better understand these funds, however, you can keep reading for a shortened explanation of the matter, or, as trade educators would propose to visit NetPicks.com, you can understand the similarities and differences between both funds. First of all, mutual funds trade one time per day which is after the market closes. However, with exchange-traded funds, trading happens throughout the day. Another difference between them is that ETFs tend to be cheaper than mutual funds; mainly because they have lower management fees. Most of them are managed in an indirect way as people usually buy and hold ETFs that track an entire market index. The management fees for ETFs are considerably low since there isn't much buying and selling involved in this long-term strategy.
On the other hand, mutual funds are considered actively managed funds which indicates the existence of a fund manager who actively selects investments and tries to outperform the market at every possible chance. Due to these human efforts involved in the process as well as the frequent buying and selling, mutual funds tend to cost more money than ETFs.
How To Buy an ETF
The first thing you need to do is set up a brokerage account. You can also open a full-service account and get access to financial advisors who can give you advice and buy the ETFs for you. However, if you want to save on fees, you can go for an online discount brokerage account and buy them by yourself. The next step would be to determine the type to invest in. This step needs a little bit of research in order for you to become familiar with all the available options. For example, there are ETFs that follow a certain index and others that track entire market sectors such as energy or tech. The best option would be to invest in low-cost ETFs such as the ones tracking S&P 500. There are many tools on discount brokerage accounts that can help you screen the market and research different types.
After you decide on the type of ETF you want to buy, you need to know how much money you can actually invest. There are many strategies for financing ETFs. For example, you can make a large payment to avoid commissions and fees that are normally associated with trading it. You can also try dollar-cost averaging and split up the payments to pay on a weekly or monthly basis for your investment. Finally, you will need to fund your account by depositing money in it so that you can start investing and making purchases. As soon as the money reaches your account, you'll be ready to start investing in ETFs.
ETFs are great for beginner investors as they offer a large number of options and benefits that are not offered by many others in the same category. However, you can't start investing without learning the basics and know what and what not to do. This article will help you wrap your mind around exchange-traded funds in order for you to know what to expect when you start investing by yourself.