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Over the past couple of years, interest in Linux on the desktop has slowly increased. While running any Linux distribution on a personal computer is still uncommon, an increasing amount of people have heard of it. Thus, it would be good to talk about the steps that it takes, in case you're interested in trying another operating system. Today we'll talk about migrating to Fedora Linux.
A primary goal of this article is to also dispel some myths about changing your operating system. There is a tendency amongst niche audiences to over-promise their preferred product, and it would be disingenuous to claim that anybody can install Fedora Linux today.
As to why you might want to migrate to Fedora Linux, that's a bit beyond the scope of this article. But if this is the first time you hear about Fedora, then feel free to read here Fedora's mission statement: Freedom, Friends, Features, and First.
Migrating applications
The core of using your computer, is the things that it allows you to do: Work, study, play or relax, can all be supported by computer applications. Your operating system is as good as its ability is to run those applications. In some sense, running an operating system like Fedora Linux is simply a means to an end. There are certainly ways how Fedora can help, but it's always in a supporting role.
That is also where the biggest hurdle lies: Linux has its own application ecosystem and that ecosystem is not compatible with other ecosystems. The biggest factor on whether you can or should give Fedora Linux a try, is in your personal selection of applications.
MoSCoW of applications
A MoSCoW is a technique to make plans, focusing on priorities and requirements. It would be good to make a list of applications, ranked by their importance to you. With that you can see if migrating to Fedora Linux is worthwhile, and if there are hurdles.
Must have
These applications are essential. You'll not be able to keep a job, maintain a healthy social live, or finish an education without these applications.
Common examples would be Adobe Photoshop for graphic designers, SolidWorks for industrial engineers, Microsoft Office for accountants, the LockDown Browser for students, or Docker for software developers.
Should have
You use these applications daily, for things like browsing the internet, watching series, or gaming with friends. These applications can be very important, but missing out on one will not have ill consequences.
Common examples would be Google Chrome, video-games like Fortnite, Minecraft or Counter Strike, Zoom, or VS Code.
Could have
These applications would be nice to have, but they are in no way important. You could do without for a long period of time, or you could easily compromise.
Common examples would be a music player, a simple text editor for your Christmas letters, or a utility to rip YouTube videos.
Won't have
What will you never miss? What applications do you have installed, but never touched? You don't have to care about Fedora Linux' compatibility if you don't use them anyway.
Common examples include that touchpad-configuration utility, or the Help tools generously provided by your computer manufacturer.
MoSCoW of compromises
If you have a clear idea of what you use your computer for, it's good to take a hard look at the list and see what can be done before migrating to Fedora Linux.
Must have
This is the make-or-break category. You'll have to see if all these applications have a Linux version. Preferably a Fedora or Red Hat specific version. If not, then it's likely better to stop right here. It's not reasonable to migrate to Fedora Linux if you're in any way dependent on certain applications.
Second, you could make an economic calculation. Especially in business settings, you can look into the costs of switching to Fedora as an investment and you can do a cost benefit analysis. Perhaps you should buy a new camera that has Linux support, but you might save out on operational costs for your current hardware.
The last cause of action, is to see how you can remove this dependency in the future. Having many 'must-have' applications puts you in a vendor-lock which could negatively impact you. Companies can over-charge you for example, or they can force you into a product-tying ecosystem. Keep this list small, even if you'll never run Linux on a desktop computer.
Should have
Here, you have more leeway in doing things. After all, you won't get hungry if an application is unreliable. First, see if there is a Linux version. A native Linux version will generally be more reliable then any other solution.
If not, then you can start looking for alternatives. Some websites like https://alternativeto.net/ allow you to search for Linux-compatible tools. Also, keep in mind that you're not necessarily looking for a certain brand product. You can watch a film with a variety of applications. Some of these alternative applications are included by default with Fedora Linux.
Flathub makes it easy to install many FLOSS and non-free applications on Fedora Linux.
This is also where you can look into compatibility tools like Wine. While it's fairly technical to set up properly, it is a way of making many Windows-only applications functional on Fedora Linux. For video games, there is a dedicated article about Gaming on Fedora Linux.
Do consider Wine a last-ditch effort though, and don't plan your Fedora migration around it. It's a great tool, but people also tend to oversell it's value. Without commercial support by Valve or Code Weavers, your changes are limited.
If all these solutions seem ill-fated, then you might have a single application that you can't use, but which should not negatively impact your life. Keep in mind that if the list of unsupported applications becomes too large, you might still not want to move to Linux. Fedora should empower you to do what you want, and accepting that Fedora Linux is not for you is equally valid.
Could have
For the majority of non-descriptive applications that you need occasionally, you can assume that there are multiple roads to Rome. Try the Software Center or look around on Flathub, and you'll find applications that can help you with simple things.
We've now also reached the point where personal preferences come into play. Would you like to control your music from your mobile phone? That's not supported on Fedora Workstation with GNOME, but you could use the KDE Spin of Fedora Linux which supports KDE Connect for Android.
It could also mean that you should use a browser-version of a certain application. Even major applications like Microsoft Office can be used through the web, as long as it's limited to casual use. Same for the occasional cropping of an image; you don't need a pirated copy of Photoshop to do that.
Won't have
That should be easy! But fear not, although you might not be able to migrate many of your useless applications, Fedora Linux also has its own collection of beautiful applications to try and then forget about. Even better, if there are applications that you don't need, you can always uninstall them: Your browser-choice is respected on Fedora Linux.
Trying Fedora 35
At this point you should have a pretty clear understanding about migrating to Fedora Linux, and if it's something for you. But how to start? There are some basic steps that you can go through, trying Fedora Linux without committing to anything yet.
Virtual machine
You can run a computer on a computer! With a program like Oracle VirtualBox, you can start Fedora Linux on almost any operating system, so you can poke around without risking anything. This will allow you to look at the UI and the basic set of applications. Keep in mind that a virtual machine is not very good for performance so you can't make any educated guesses about how well Linux will run on your computer.
Fedora Linux running inside VirtualBox
To use VirtualBox, you can head over to their website and take a look at their documentation and installation instruction for your machine. We even have an older Magazine article about installing Fedora Linux inside VirtualBox. The only thing I must warn you for, is that VirtualBox is not FLOSS. There are some legal trapdoors so be careful: Use it for personal, non-commercial, purposes only.
Live-boot environment
Another way of trying Fedora Linux, is by booting it off a USB Stick. You can prepare a USB Stick with the Fedora Media Writer, so that it can start Fedora Linux the moment you restart the computer. You can then try Fedora Linux and use the browser, media applications, and basic office applications.
Fedora Media Writer
This is also the best moment to see if all your hardware is properly supported. Go into the setting panel and see if all the audio devices are visible. Also check your wireless options. The only hardware that will not be properly detected although it might still work, are NVidia graphics cards. This is sadly a known fact and continues source of frustration. The article about Gaming on Fedora Linux can tell you how to deal with that.
Dual-boot system
This is a side-step in migrating to Fedora Linux, because nobody says that you can't use two different systems. During the installation process of Fedora Linux, you can tell the system how to partition your hard-disks. You can install Fedora Linux next to Windows 11 if you want to.
Image curtesy to TecMint. Their website has a full guide.
The only risk to keep in mind, is that while Fedora Linux likes to play nice with other systems, nothing forces other systems to be equally generous. You will not be the first person to lose access to their Linux installation because some other operating system wipes the start-up configuration.
You likely already know if there are any specific applications that will stop you from migrating to Fedora Linux. This is not bad, and simply thinking about possible alternatives makes you a more educated computer user. As elaborated earlier, it's about empowering you.
If all the roadblocks are cleared, and you've tried Fedora Linux in a controlled environment, then this is the point where ideas can be put into action. Head over to the official documentation for the installation guide.
Care to comment? Feel free to tell us why you use Fedora Linux or why not, and tell us how you managed to deal with the inevitable application-ecosystem incompatibility. Do you use Wine a lot? Have you changed your software habits?


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By Farrah Tomazin
Motorists could be forced to pay more to use the roads during peak times in a bid to reduce traffic congestion, under a contentious proposal being examined by the state government's chief infrastructure adviser.
With figures showing that congestion costs about $4.6 billion in Melbourne, Infrastructure Victoria is pushing for a rethink in the way transport is priced, arguing that a new structure is needed to encourage more people to shift to public transport, car pool, or travel when it's less busy.
The idea for a transport network pricing review is one of dozens of options outlined in a 433-page report that will form the basis of a 30-year strategy to be handed to Premier Daniel Andrews at the end of the year.
On the table are a number of suggestions, including variable tolls based on demand (otherwise known as peak-pricing); satellite-enabled tolling (which allows road users to be charged according to the distance travelled) or fixed tolls on particular roads (already used on a number of freeways throughout Melbourne).
"We want to talk about this option with the community in a broader sense – to help people understand that we all pay for transport services in some way, through fuel excises, registration, council rates, public transport fares and as taxpayers. The key question is whether what we pay … helps us make decisions on what transport we use, and how often we use it," Infrastructure Victoria says.
The idea of a new road pricing regime has gained momentum in recent years, with organisations such as the Committee for Economic Development, the RACV, and the Productivity Commission all pushing for reform.
In Victoria, Transurban is currently undertaking a trial of road pricing involving 1200 volunteers and three different user-pays models: a distance-based per-kilometre charge; a one-off charge based on anticipated kilometres; and a price-per-trip charge or access charge.
But overhauling the system is likely to prove challenging for any government, with acting Victorian Roads Minister Jacinta Allan telling Fairfax Media: "The government has consistently ruled out road pricing and we have no plans to change that."
Infrastructure Victoria argues that while parts of the transport network already has user charges, these are not generally targeted at managing demand on our roads. The agency also points out that a new pricing structure would make it easier for people to get to work, lift productivity through more efficient freight, and improve the environment by encouraging people to car pool or shift to public transport.
Last month, a KPMG report called for a trial of different regimes to establish what kind of regime would be best for different cities, pointing out "the technology and policies for effective road pricing schemes have been tested in cities around the world".
Singapore introduced the world's first city-wide electronic road pricing system in 1998, coupled with investment in intelligent transport systems and high-quality bus and metro systems. Two years later, the country reported that morning rush hour traffic had reduced by about 16 per cent.
RACV spokesman Brian Negus said the current pricing regime was "dysfunctional" and ought to be fixed.
"We've long promoted a total review of the current pricing structures to look at a properly structured road user charge. This would be based on mass, distance, location and time of travel," he said.

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- 2-channel / 2-track field audio recorder
- Featuring 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters for full dynamic range and clip-free audio capture
- 2 discrete inputs with locking XLR connectors
- Input signals can be monitored with realtime waveform display on LCD
- Compact and Durable (can be attached to boom mic with velcro)
- High quality mic preamps provide a super-low noise floor (−127 dBu EIN)
- Record up to 192 kHz sampling/32-bit float WAV format, mono or stereo files
- Stereo ⅛" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated Volume control
- Records directly to microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 1 TB
- Wireless iOS/Android* remote control available through optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (*Android version to be released in 2022)
- Use as 2-in/2-out USB audio interface (up to 32-bit float/96 kHz)
- Over 8 hours of operation with two AA alkaline batteries
- Runs on only 2 standard AA batteries or AC adapter (AD-17) or USB battery pack
- Wireless timecode synchronization (*Optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter and UltraSync Blue device by Timecode Systems are required.)
Why Clipping the F3 Would Destroy the Galaxy. Literally.
With an Effective Dynamic Range of Infinity, the Zoom F3 Solves a Problem We Have Had for Years


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Shredded chicken is the Swiss army knife of fridge staples. It's easy to make, freezes well and is one of the most versatile ingredients to use for quick and tasty recipes. Not only is it low calorie and high protein, but it stretches well to feed more for less. Whichever seasoning or sauces you might choose after cooking will transform it into an ideal addition for salads, sandwiches or snacks. A handy recipe to have in your everyday arsenal.
This Cordon Bleu with Almond Crumb recipe is the perfect example that low-carb food can be delicious and indulgent. If you're keeping a keto diet or avoiding carbs in general, then this dish will likely make you forget carbs ever existed. The concept is simple; a chicken breast filled with ham and cheese, which we bake surrounded in a crunchy almond crumb. Make it dinner with some vegetables or serve it as lunch with an easygoing salad. With less than an hour from start to finish, this special recipe will transform ordinary into inspired.
This recipe for chicken wings is an easy, home-cooking version of a timeless classic. Seasoning the wings in advance with a rub gives the meat a spicy yet sweet, well balanced flavor that leaves everyone reaching for seconds. Baking yields the same crispy, flavorful result that makes chicken wings a crowd favorite for all occasions – whilst being much healthier than frying. The sheet baking method means fewer steps, and less cleanup when everyone has had their fill. It's a win-win recipe you have to try!
The unsung hero of this recipe is in fact the rice. In this context "dirty" actually refers to the addition of meat and seasoning to rice – coined in New Orleans, Louisiana – the home of Creole cuisine. Creole food blends West African, French, Spanish, Amerindian, Haitian influences and is responsible for some of the tastiest dishes around – dirty rice being one of them. Our Asian inspired garlic shredded chicken cuts through the lavishness of the rice for an irresistibly complex taste with easy preparation.
In keeping with the theme of Thermomix opening the door to otherwise inaccessible culinary delights, we have devised a Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe that outperforms any takeout or tv dinner. Those are some high expectations, but this recipe is a real winner when you want something indulgent but don't want the questionable ingredients and additives. This not-too-sweet and tangy recipe really straddles healthy, home cooked meals and ultra-flavorful takeout. The secret ingredients are pineapple and apple cider vinegar, which will make your tastebuds dance with delight. Dig in!
Our Apricot Chicken Curry is any host's hero. Its sweet sauce appeals to everyone, and the slow cooker ensures that the flavors blend together perfectly, and that the chicken is falling off the bone. Prep time is just 15 minutes, whilst cook time is 3 hours – so get it done before guests arrive for a seamless transition from drinks to dinner. If you're partial to a spicier palette, throw in some fresh chillis for a kick of heat!
The secret to any good leafy salad is using herbs just as you would salad leaves. They add monumental flavor and diversity to each mouthful. For this Thai Chicken Salad we let our herbs do the talking and the result is a fragrant, spicy and tart salad that comes together with almost no supervision. Serve with a chicken breast and the dressing atop a toasted flatbread and you have a simple Summer dinner for dining al fresco, or a healthy lunch (hot or cold)!
Our Curried Chicken and Lentil Salad with Minted Yoghurt Dressing gets its flavor from toasting – or in culinary terms "blooming" the spices before they're incorporated into the dish. For the avid chefs among us, check out some reading on the Maillard reaction. Back to the recipe! Pear and cucumber offer moist crunchy elements, whilst the lentils and nutmeg offer earthier tones for balance. The curried chicken brings complexity from the aforementioned spices and voilá! A salad that you would be happy to pay for in a restaurant. Gone are the days of boring garden salads.
This Chicken and Potato Salad has a little bit of everything. Warm potatoes are the foundation for this assortment of ingredients, which is a nice switch-up from its traditional cold serving – creates more of a meal feeling than a side dish feeling. Peas and green beans add lightness and natural crunch, chicken and eggs are the protein-rich substance, black olives for salt and a drizzle of white wine for some tang. Great for meal prep as it works for lunches next-day too.
Kung Pao chicken is one of the few authentic Chinese dishes that is also a staple of Westernised Chinese food. And for a good reason – this sweet and spicy glaze is addictive. The Thermomix will take care of stitching together the sweet, umami and spicy elements, which makes it surprisingly accessible for home cooks. Why not try to make it yourself instead of ordering in? Using chicken thighs is recommended as they have much darker meat, which is markedly more flavorful than breast-meat and is very receptive to savory and complex flavors like the ones in this recipe!


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Mikrotron has launched the MotionBlitz LTR1 (long time recording), offering a complete high-speed video system for extended recording times.
Featuring a light-sensitive, compact camera from the EoSens series, this system can produce video recordings at 506fps up to 165 minutes in duration at full 1,280 x 1,024 pixel resolution. Recordings can also be made at rates of up to 30,000fps with the integrated ROI function, which allows stepless adjustment of the image area's position, resolution, and recording speed.
The extremely high photosensitivity of 2,500 ASA for monochrome imaging and 2,000 ASA for RGB imaging means the camera can handle complex requirements while also minimising lighting expenses. Switchable non-linear dynamic range adjustment delivers dynamics of up to 90dB and ensures extremely detailed images even with large contrasts between dark and light. In addition, thanks to the integrated Full Camera Link interface with the highest data transfer rate available today (up to 680Mb/s), images from the camera can be saved on a PC's hard drive in real-time using a ring buffer. All images can be recorded in BMP, TIF, DNG, JPG, PNG, or AVI formats.
The windows-based MotionBlitz Director2 control software features a remarkably easy-to-use interface that includes an entire range of convenient functions. Among these is the intelligent ImageBlitz trigger system that accurately records the crucial time window before and after the trigger signal.
The LTR1 comes as a ready-to-use, complete system including a 19-inch rack PC, compact 1.3 Megapixel EoSens-series high-speed CMOS digital camera, Camera Link frame grabber, Camera Link cable, and control software.


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Chapter 18: Selling Past the Sale with In App Purchases
The iOS SDK has helped many developers earn enough to make a living, and a variety of business models have helped these developers earn money. The first model is easy to understand (and arguably the most profitable): Make an app and sell it on the App Store. Another model is to release both a free lite version and a pro version of an app. Yet another model, probably pioneered by Web 2.0, is advertisement-based. Developers use a third-party advertiser's SDK (or iAds) to show advertisements, and developers are paid for impressions or click-through. Although all these augment a developer's earnings, the first model, selling apps on the App Store, has been by far the most successful model. In App Purchases augment this model by offering yet another unique way to sell premium contents or features on your iOS app. Some apps take advantage of this and make money only through in app purchases. They fall into a category called freemium apps, and they have been quite successful, at least when you look at the top-grossing apps list on U.S. App Store.
In this chapter, I introduce you to Apple's In App Purchase framework, StoreKit.framework
, and move on to a wrapper framework, the MKStoreKit, and discuss how to use it to integrate a mini–In App Store within your app. Then I provide you with solutions to the problems that developers most commonly face while integrating StoreKit within their app.
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"Loving and caring for someone who uses alcohol or drugs in a problematic way can be quite stressful. It can have a devastating impact on your personal health, family relationships, family relationships, finances, work, school and many other aspects of life (Orford et al, 2010).
The Drug and Alcohol Family Support Program can support family members and loved ones in working out what will be helpful in coping with and responding to this difficult situation. Please click on the following tabs to find out more information"


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Listening to the Studio 360 podcast this morning, I was surprised and thrilled to hear my friend Maria Thornton (Sista Iria) talking with WNYC's Kurt Andersen. Maria is one of four artists whom Studio 360 will follow this year to encourage them to lean in and complete long-imagined creative projects. Maria plans to return to her reggae roots. Good luck, Maria – Yellow Springs will be a better place to live as a result!
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At the end of 2014, we asked for your creative New Year's resolutions, and we'll pick several people to follow throughout 2015. More than one hundred people got in touch, including Maria Thornton. She fell in love with reggae music in her youth, moved to St. Croix, and became a part of the music scene, DJing and performing with bands. All that feels very far away, now that she's a mother of three living in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Recently, Thornton was listening to a reggae station on Pandora and was surprised to hear herself, singing backup on Ras Shaggai's track "Work Together." She decided that 2015 would be the year she'd get back in the game.
Thornton admits that she has some work to do on her skills. "People are doing all kinds of stuff these days," she tells Kurt Andersen. "I feel like I'm a little bit of a dinosaur. When I was DJing in college, I was mixing with two CD decks and one turntable." She hopes her work will culminate in a reggae New Year's Eve street party.
In 2015, she says, "the world needs more positivity. Now more than ever."


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Rabies Vaccination
Why are Rabies Vaccinations Important for Pet Travel?
Rabies is a very serious and thankfully very rare brain infection which also affects the central nervous system that is most usually caught from the scratch or bite of an infected animal. It is a disease found throughout the world but especially in Asia, Africa and Central and South America.


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Princess Back 2 School Lockers is a dress up game developed by Dressupwho.com. This is a cool HTML5 game ready to be played on both your desktop and on your mobile phone!
It's back to school time and these Disney Girls are pretty excited about it. They are in the senior year this year and that means this is their last chance to decorate their school lockers. Even if it sounds pretty sad, the girls are committed to turn their lockers in the chicest ones in school. But for that they are going to need your helping hand. Come and join them in getting the 'Princess Back 2 School Lockers' game for girls started and help your favourite Disney Princess to decorate her locker. Elsa, Ariel, Merida and Elena are all excited to deal with this creativity task but only one of them will benefit from your expert advice. Who is the lucky one?
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Auspicious and Important Time Frames for the Week Ahead
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Astrological Forecast Advice & Mass Psychology
November 21-27, 2021
Highlights late November/early December
November 28-30 FORECAST Extra luscious, exotic images, cures, and sensory input create a compelling story. ADVICE Grab all the mystique and lavish experiences you can.
Mars Trine Neptune
December 2-6 FORECAST Inner turmoil gives way to amazing solutions. ADVICE Demonstrate sincerity and encourage virtuous thoughts, words, and deeds.
New Moon Phase in Ophiuchus –the magician and healer—Solar Eclipse Dec 4
December 4 FORECAST Watch out for the war zone! On the other hand, we all can benefit from a bit of military-type discipline. ADVICE Do consider duty and serving as firsts on the list. Physical strength is desired. The crucial motto is: 'Toughen Up' yet keep up a sense of humor.
More on Dec 4th Eclipse
Sunday, November 21
Night- Wee Hours FORECAST Expect some pathos, hypersensitivity, and involuntary/automatic/compelling empathy. ADVICE Good intentions may be misunderstood so get feedback.
Moon Square Neptune
Fifth of Five Days FORECAST Conquering narcissism is helped by service to others and unselfishness! Praise is a crowd pleaser. ADVICE It is also good karma to encourage associates. Move onto positive talents/generous manifests.
Full Moon Phase @ Star 'Al Ghoul'
Monday, November 22
All Day FORECAST Nothing major is going on, small tasks and routine work bring satisfaction. Mundane, trivial, or routine matters are favored. ADVICE Big moves, declarations, or manifestoes could wait a day if possible. Best to think twice and/or sleep on it.
No Interplanetary geometric relations aka 'aspects'
Tuesday, November 23
Wee Hours-Morning FORECAST Scintillating, magical moods and exciting events bring a mix of environments, history, and legends. ADVICE Liven up and keep a positive social goal and aesthetic reference point, This in due time will make a magnificent rendition.
Moon opposed Venus
Wee Hours-Morning FORECAST Effervescent personalities and miraculous discoveries are brought forth as high-energy examples. ADVICE Live the best role and play the game well.
Moon trine Mars
Afternoon FORECAST Examples of competitions and rivalry create four make the story, play, or plot. Current depictions of human dilemmas call for use of proverbs. ADVICE Grasp the meaning, see the big picture, then turn conflicts into resolutions. Use positive peer pressure and be cooperative with teamwork tides.
Moon trine Neptune
Night-Wee Hours FORECAST Contests are pitted against a modern context or projected into a 21st-century ethos, or backdrop. ADVICE Winners indicate what will fly, as hip or trendy. Attention grabbers hint about cures and solutions and thus assist forward motion.
Moon opposed Pluto
Wednesday, November 24
Morning-Afternoon FORECAST Incidents of O.C.D. or addictive behavior gain sympathy– or by contrast– are repellent. ADVICE Psychological knowledge can be used for analysis, and cures. Discussion—i.e. 'talk therapy' –and/or retraining the mental thought loops into something better are good moves.
Moon trine Mercury
Afternoon-Evening FORECAST Enthusiastic or feisty could describe the social mood. Some of those qualities are felt in competitions or events at hand. ADVICE Investigate the patterns in close relations and ask allies for help. Use remedial measures if tyranny, bullying, or severe behavior is encountered.
Moon trine Sun
Thursday, November 25
Wee Hours-Morning FORECAST Plans for celebrations or festivities include historical or noteworthy past events. Pageants, shows or parades could include participation. ADVICE Do reenactments in order to re-experience something important. VIP or expert input could be critical at first but in the end constructive, healing, and educational.
Moon opposed Saturn
Morning FORECAST Collecting potential offerings for the future is a first step for today. ADVICE Place the best choices within a proverbial story. This helps you to sense the deep meaning or implications
Moon Square Uranus
Evening- Night FORECAST Charismatic leaders have ideas that are a bit controversial or nonconforming with law or commerce. ADVICE Moving forward prosperously could hinge on a refreshed legal and business plan.
Moon square Mars
Friday, November 26
Morning-Afternoon FORECAST The winning way –or devotion to greater good– occurs when leaders tap into a stream of altruist potency. ADVICE Get in sync with a true happiness formula and providence to clear trends and thoughts.
Moon opposed Jupiter
Saturday, November 27
Wee Hours-Morning FORECAST A performance of grand strengths is on the agenda. This could enhance odds for success informing edibility for a partnership. ADVICE Teamwork specs are not always appealing to VIPs. An example: hoop jumps like proof of talent or commitments are often part of a deal. Help to those less fortunate is an act of goodwill.
Moon square Mercury
Wee Hours-Morning FORECAST What has been produced in the last three weeks is now examined. ADVICE Articles and acts of strategic value are getting ready to put forth for the solar eclipse on December 4. A tally and grand reset is in process.
Last Quarter Moon visible during sunrise at zenith
Afternoon- Evening FORECAST Many people get involved/interested in the search for physical or spiritual direction. Technology resources–– as well as historical messages –– can be a big help. ADVICE Focus on the life regulating functions like the heart (distribution of nutrients) the brain (the thinking center) and the liver (detoxing).
Moon trine Uranus
Highlights mid-late December
December 9-27 Two weeks of passion and appreciation for all that the 21st century has to offer. Expect a focus on culture, finance and social options. ADVICE Get involved in groups and activities from all three categories! You'll get a vivid preview of the upcoming 2022 renaissance! These themes persist in the background till Mid-March …an amazing opportunity for romance too!
Venus Conjunct Pluto
December 17-21 FORECAST the super sensitive personality types might question a giant fortunate offer. ADVICE Luck is on the way and to welcome it we can all put aside hurt feelings. However ample troubleshooting is good and indulgence is counterproductive
Full Moon Phase near winter solstice
December 14-January 4 FORECAST The third of three hits in 2021: February 17, June 14 and Dec 24. The task before us is to take the best of tradition or structure and then anticipate what innovations will yield a positive outlook synthesis. ADVICE Avoid being stuck in habits rather strive for proven merit. Be a skeptic in terms of hype, but get educational about science, technology, and groups.
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CAFFISSIMO is giving Perth access to some of the best coffee in the world: and its roasted right here in Perth.
In the largest coffee roasting competition in the world, Caffissimo have placed in the top 10 for the past three years, showing it can compete with the most elite European coffee houses. And if you don't drink coffee, Caffissimo also imports premium quality teas.
Caffissimo's success has been fuelled by a company culture focused on providing quality products within an environment of superior service.


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A new travel route back to Montana required a longer drive to designated airport (two + hours to Manchester instead of the 30 minutes to regional airport), and my flight left at 6 a.m., so Mike suggested we head to Chatsworth for the afternoon on Sunday, which was sort of close to Manchester. It was a fantastic outing, a little escape before the long journey back.
Chatsworth has belonged to the Cavendish family since the 1500s - 16 generations - a country estate encompassing 1,000 acres of gentle hills, situated in the Peak District of the UK. Because of Covid, the access to the house was "limited" in both what rooms were open and capacity of visitors. The acres around the gated grounds appeared less limited and had both many groups of walkers and sheep grazing idyllically. They had great hand washing stations set up near the estate (with warm water) and staff controlling numbers of people into snack stands, the garden, etc.
The house has a lot of collections! Art through the years - it was nice to see modern works interspersed with the classics as well as the portraits of dead people. The Duke and Duchess of Devon also have a fondness for ceramic artists and there were nice assortment of ceramics in specific installations or in ancient fireplaces.
The expansive gardens were my favorite. Cottage Garden, Kitchen Garden, a formal maze (closed due to pandemic), and also the grounds had more naturalized woodsy areas. Definitely a place for the wealthy to escape crowded cities in the past, and today a little day escape for more average people. I think approaching this one like a grand museum visit is correct!
Mike's been into the Peak District a few times but I had not. I hope we can go back together for a long weekend and explore some more! Many miles of pathways to traverse everywhere...


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Twelve months ago Zonta House partnered with a well-respected provider in the Centre for Social Impact UWA to assist us in a review of our self developed Life Matrix, support us to link data so we could do individual analysis of impact and do an overall impact report of our programs. We need to be accountable and we need to continuously come back to what it is we are aiming to achieve.
Key impacts of our programs included provision of safe and supportive accommodation; increased wellbeing of women; increased economic independence of women; better family relationships; and a breaking the cycle of family and domestic violence.
Zonta House Social Impact Report
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Zonta House Refuge Association Inc. Strategic Plan 2021 to 2025
"I would like to acknowledge the experiences of all victim survivors and in particular recognise that behind each number and each statistic is a woman whose story and experience is her own. I further acknowledge that while we play a significant role in supporting women and children at risk of harm as an organisation, we do work within a specialist sector, the broader community service sector, and importantly with the women themselves. " – Kelda Oppermann CEO
Zonta House welcomed 80 of our funders, donors, supporters, peers and committee on Thursday 10th June to the launch of the 2021 Social Impact Report which measures the impact of our services and programs available for women experiencing family and domestic violence.
Presentations were made from Kelda Oppermann CEO, Paul Flatau Professor Centre for Social Impact UWA and Gail Curtis Chairperson with a panel Q&A session at the conclusion.


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I have set my bike up with a pair of small nylon panniers and a good size tank bag for quick trips around New England this summer. Been to New York, Boston, and Block Island so far. It's been great. I have found even most Harley riders give the 'Busas some street cred !


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Monster Energy® Kawasaki Team Green™ Pilot Ryder DiFrancesco Wins Back-to-Back SX Futures Races
Monster Energy Team Green Kawasaki's DiFrancesco once again proved himself to be the class of the SX Futures field as he looked comfortable on the track while setting lap times competitive with the 250SX Pros. DiFrancesco benefitted from the insight of former Team Green 250SX Class Champion and current Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki test rider, Ivan Tedesco. DiFrancesco and his coach Tedesco studied the riding of pro standouts, reviewed practice footage with the team, and discussed line selection with 250SX Class contender Shimoda. DiFrancesco's focus for the SX Futures events has been to gain as much authentic Monster Energy Supercross experience as possible and it is fair to say he maximized his time well on his way to qualifying in Pole Position with a 1:08.890.
In the SX Futures Main Event, DiFrancesco rounded the first turn in second place and swiftly took control of the lead. The No.23 Kawasaki rider used his precise riding style to stretch out a sizable gap over the competition as he executed the rhythm lanes with unmatched consistency. As other riders struggled to navigate the deteriorated supercross track, DiFrancesco rose to the occasion by steadily setting the fastest lap times throughout the race. When the checkered flag flew, DiFrancesco claimed his second consecutive SX Futures Main Event win.
"I feel like I learned a lot from my experience racing the SX Futures event in Oakland that I was able to apply to my day here in Anaheim. From learning the track quick in practice to attacking the track even when it's beat up at the end of the race, the more I do these things the better equipped I'll be to do them well. It was awesome to get another win and I'm loving the whole experience of pitting with the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team. I'm looking forward to going at it again next weekend in Glendale."
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Why a Booktrail?
2003: The passion and humidity of Cuba shines through
2003: The passion and humidity of Cuba shines through
Mario Conde has been retired from the police force for the past 14 years and is working in the antique book buying/selling business to survive. He spends his time going through the city looking for books and one day stumbles upon a library of Cuban literary gold.
As well as the the library, he finds out about the people who owned it and the history of the place where it was found. At the middle of the mystery is a 1950's bolero singer (Violeta del Rio), who may have known Conde's father.
It's more than 10 years since the world witnessed the collapse of the Soviet Union, and more importantly here, that Cuba lost its Russian money.
The money has led to many Cubans becoming poor and Mario knows this but still wants to follow his dream of working with books. Many people are selling their family collections in order to make money and Mario feels sorry for them but feels he can ensure that their valuable collections remain protected.
Imagine going to an old house in Havana and finding a treasury of books. Then opening one of the books and finding a hidden secret inside, one which starts an obsession with the Battista era and the bolero singer Violeta del Rio. Violeta apparently killed herself in the 1950s but did she? And how is she connected to the family who know own the books? could she even be linked to Conde himself?
Author/Guide: Leonardo Padura Destination: Cuba Departure Time: 2003
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Did you know dogs and cats can suffer heatstroke? Sunburn? Read our safety tips below to keep your pet safe in the summer heat.
- PAW PROTECTION: Be wary of walking your dog on a paved surface because it's frequently too hot for their paws. If you aren't comfortable walking barefoot, don't walk your dog on that surface. Early morning is the best time to walk your pet in urban areas.
- Heatstroke is a life-threatening, medical emergency that occurs when an animal can't cool down the body's temperature.
- Since dogs don't have sweat glands dispersed throughout their body like humans, they regulate their temperature by panting.
- On the other hand, cats keep cool by using their own saliva and licking their body.
- Both dogs and cats are susceptible to developing heatstroke. If left untreated, this condition can cause severe, potentially irreversible damage to your pet's organs.
- Some signs of heatstroke in dogs include excessive panting, difficulty breathing, drooling, shaking, unsteadiness or stumbling, not producing urine, and delirium-like behavior.
- Cats may show signs of heat-related distress through excessive grooming, weakness, or redness in their tongue.
- If you notice any of these in your pet, immediately contact your vet.
- If your dog is running in grassy areas, and he stops and starts to scratch, be aware of:
- Allergic reactions to the grass or chemicals used to treat the grass. Allergies can be managed by your veterinarian, but it can be difficult. Look for red bumps or swelling on the paws and stomach.
- Grass seeds, called awns or foxtails, can get lodged between toes or in the ears and can cause infections. Grass awns have little barbs on them and they can stick in the skin, then slowly migrate to other parts of the body.
- Not all water is good for dogs to be around:
- Never leave your pet unattended when around water. Not all dogs can swim, despite urban legend.
- Pond, lake, or stream swimming is usually OK for VACCINATED pets to wade or swim in, with the exception of:
- Water with visible algae, oil, or other substance on the surface.
- Ponds/streams that show up after heavy rain, and are composed mostly of run-off water.
- Waterways that are congested with boats.
- And if you plan on taking your pet for a boat ride, be sure they're wearing a life vest, too.
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Was about to install Perl module Authen::PAM when I saw "The following Perl modules are recommended for installation by Webmin :" which hade three modules highlighted, Authen::PAM, Authen::Libwrap and IO::Tty
Does this mean that I should install the recommended(highlighted) modules?
Regards, Leif
Hey Leif,
I've packaged up Authen::PAM and IO::Tty for all of the Red Hat based systems on i386 arch, and they're now in the repository. I suspect Authen::Libwrap won't be extremely useful in a web hosting environment, but I'll look a bit deeper to see if Virtualmin is using it for anything. I believe IO::Pty is also useful to Webmin in some circumstances (it's definitely used on Ubuntu to handle the unique no-root/sudo-for-everything default user creation), so I'll probably also package it up.
To install:
yum install perl-Authen-PAM perl-IO-Tty
SUSE already has perl-IO-Tty, which can be installed with:
yast -i perl-IO-Tty
And Mandriva has both packages in the core distribution:
urpmi.update -a
urpmi perl-Authen-PAM perl-IO-Tty
I'm building a package of Authen::PAM for SUSE as we speak. The x86_64 versions for the Red Hat-based systems will also be available in a couple of hours.


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The chairman of the High Speed 2 rail project has reportedly warned that its cost could rise by £30bn.
According to the Financial Times HS2 chairman Allan Cook has written to the Department for Transport saying the high-speed line cannot be delivered within its £56bn budget.
The line will connect London, the Midlands and northern England using trains capable of travelling at 250mph.
"The chairman of HS2 Ltd is conducting detailed work into the costs and schedule of the project to ensure it delivers benefits to passengers, the economy and represents value for money for the taxpayer," the DfT said in a statement.
An HS2 spokesperson said: "We don't comment on leaks or speculation.
"We have previously noted that our chair, as you would expect, continues to scrutinise the programme, and regularly reports back to the Department [for Transport].
"We are determined to deliver a railway that rebalances the economy, creates jobs, boosts economic growth and is value for money for taxpayers."
On a typical longer journey, say London to Manchester, HS2 will half the travel time bringing it down from 127min to 67min.
Mr Cook was appointed to head HS2 in December 2018 after his predecessor, Sir Terry Morgan, resigned because of delays at the Crossrail project in London which he was also leading.
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Lindly Haunani and I are happy to announce that our book, Polymer Clay Color Inspirations, is now available at your local bookstore and that Amazon is shipping them out to everyone who placed a pre-order. Check out my big smile and the beautiful rainbow that appeared the same day the book was officially on the shelves.
Starting next Saturday, September 5th, I will be posting "Weekend Extras" to encourage you to go through each of the exercises in the book. We will start with tips for the very first exercise, "Testing Package Colors." I hope you will join me and send your questions and comments as we work through each of the exercises together.
Look for the weekend extras every Saturday morning and random posts scattered here and there. Now that the book is done, I am looking forward to getting back to blogging on a regular basis!


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A series of host-choice tests were conducted under greenhouse conditions to evaluate the host selection behavior of the Bagrada bug, Bagrada hilaris on commercial cruciferous seedlings. In addition, a separate choice test was conducted to investigate the selection behavior of B. hilaris adults for broccoli plants of various growth stages: cotyledon, 1-leaf, 2-leaf, and 4-leaf plant stages. In comparing host selection among the commercial seedlings, observations on host attractiveness, host acceptance and host susceptibility of the cruciferous cultivars to B.hilaris adults were measured by recording numbers of adults per plant, the time at which feeding damage was first observed, and the time plant mortality occurred for each cultivar, respectively. Results showed that significantly more adult B.hilaris were attracted to a commercial radish cultivar than all other hosts, followed by red and green cabbage. Measurements of host acceptance varied among the cruciferous cultivars, however in terms of feeding damage, alyssum, arugula and broccoli appeared to be relatively less acceptable hosts for B.hilaris. Similarly, all host plants were susceptible to B.hilaris feeding damage and plant mortality varied among cultivars. In the broccoli growth-stage trials, experiments were designed in a similar fashion except that the experiment was conducted in plastic cages. A greater number of B.hilaris adults were attracted to 4-leaf-stage broccoli than other growth stages, but feeding damage was observed more quickly on cotyledon-stage plants. The implications of these findings for developing alternative pest management approaches for B.hilaris in commercial cruciferous crops are discussed.
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Pages (from-to) | 7-13 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Crop Protection |
Volume | 59 |
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- Bagrada hilaris
- Cruciferous
- Host preference
- Pest management
- Stink bug
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Last night I went to the first Languages of London meetup – it's the same group I've been going to for a few months (the Polyglot Pub), but with a new name and venue, and more participants.
The meetup was supposed to take place in the Institute of Education in UCL, which is a good location in central London near Russell Square and Euston. Unfortunately they were closed for the Easter holidays, even though they had confirmed in advance that the venue would be available. So we had to find somewhere else in a hurry. Fortunately we found a good alternative in the café in the nearby Wellcome Collection.
There were more people there last night than have been at any of the Polyglot Pub meetups I've been to, from various countries. We chatted about languages, and other things, in a variety of languages, and generally had a good time. I had conversations in English, Welsh, French and Japanese, and spoke odd bits of Spanish and Portuguese. There were also conversations in Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Thai and a few other languages.
These meetups happen once a month and if you're in London for the next one. Do come along. They're for anybody who is learning a language or two, who speaks a few languages, and/or is interested in languages.


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Atomic Nucleus
The atomic nucleus is a tiny massive entity at the center of an atom. It is the central area of the atom. It is composed of two kinds of subatomic particles: protons and neutrons, and is surrounded by the electron cloud. The size (diameter) of the nucleus is between 1.6 fm (10−15 m) (for a proton in light hydrogen) to about 15 fm (for the heaviest atoms, such as uranium). These sizes are much smaller than the size of the atom itself by a factor of about 23,000 (uranium) to about 145,000 (hydrogen). Although it is only a very small part of the atom, the nucleus has most of the mass. Occupying a volume whose radius is 1/100,000 the size of the atom, the nucleus contains most (99.9%) of the mass of the atom. Almost all of the mass in an atom is made up from the protons and neutrons in the nucleus with a very small contribution from the orbiting electrons.
The nucleus is composed of protons (charge = +1; mass = 1.007 atomic mass units([μ]) and neutrons. Neutrons have no charge and protons are positively charged. Because the nucleus is only made up of protons and neutrons it is positively charged. If protons are positively charged and neutrons are neutral, then the electron is the conveyor of negative charge. Things that have the same charge repel each other: this repulsion is part of what is called electromagnetic force. Unless there was something else holding the nucleus together it could not exist because the protons would push away from each other. The nucleus is actually held together by another force known as the strong nuclear force.
In 1844, Michael Faraday used nucleus to describe the "central point of an atom". The modern atomic meaning was proposed by Ernest Rutherford in 1912. The use of the word nucleus in atomic theory, however, did not happen immediately. In 1916, for example, Gilbert N. Lewis wrote in his famous article The Atom and the Molecule that "the atom is composed of the kernel and an outer atom or shell".


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During the Shadowhunters' San Diego Comic Con, the crew revealed some very exciting information including the biggest of them all. Who will Sarah Hyland be guest starring as?
At the beginning of the year, Sarah announced that she would be guest starring on the show, however, she kept it on the down low, leaving fans to figure out which mysterious character she'll be playing.
The Shadowhunters fandom began the guessing game and came to the conclusion that Sarah would be playing the Seelie Queen… that was until the Seelie Queen was revealed as a little girl.
However, the Seelie Queen is a very manipulative creature and only used the little girl to hide who she really is. The fandom ended up being right with their guesses and it has been revealed that Sarah will be playing the Seelie Queen for two episodes! Both episodes will be airing, August 7th and August 14th.
The fans were given a sneak peek at today's San Diego Comic Con Shadowhunters Panel, showing Sarah as the Seelie Queen, talking to Simon who wants peace between the Clave and Downworlders. Unfortunately, the Seelie Queen has other plans and isn't afraid to start a war.
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Watching his disciples name slowly grow dimmer on the ranking list, Qin Yi yelled in fury, denial, and apprehension, "N-no, no, impossible, dont—!!!"
But, even as he screamed, Xiang Minghis name continued to dim, and finally exploded like fireworks in the air, completely erased from the ranking list.
The higher a disciples ranking was, the louder and more dazzling the fireworks were when they died.
Thus, when Xiang Mingzhis name disappeared from the ranking list, bright fireworks exploded loudly in high air, sounding like a thunderclap.
Bright lights spread out wave after wave like rippling water.
Not only those on the Aeon Square, but even the people in the streets and shops saw the bright lights clearly.
"67th place, Xiang Mingzhi! I wonder where this disciple comes from.
To die in the tournament, what a pity!"
"All these disciples ranked in the top one thousand are great geniuses, and disciples within the top hundred are all geniuses amongst geniuses.
This kind of disciple will definitely become a super hegemon in the galaxy once they grow up!"
Exclamations of pity and shock could be heard all over the place.
The Wangu Clan Elders were also astonished watching Xiang Mingzhis name disappear from the ranking list.
Although there were quite a number of changes in the top three thousand after four months into the tournament, most of them occurred outside the top one thousand.
There had yet to be any disciple within the top one hundred who lost their life until now.
"67th place." A low sigh sounded from Wangu Shuo in pity, "This kind of talent, even among our Wangu Clan disciples, is more than enough to enter our clans top ten disciples."
"How did this Xiang Mingzhi die Was it a lightning beast, or was he killed by another participating disciple" Wangu Changqing asked in a solemn voice.
"Only those in the top twenty should be capable of killing this Xiang Mingzhi, however, there are no changes in the points and ranking of those top twenty disciples.
Therefore, it can only be a lightning beast!" Another Wangu Clan Elder, Wangu Zhi, concluded as he looked at the top twenty names on the ranking list.
Other present Wangu Clan Elders nodded in agreement toward this conclusion.
However, right at this moment, a brilliant light shone at the 93rd place where Huang Xiaolongs name appeared.
More than four months into the tournament, the top one hundred places were more or less stable, without many drastic shifts up or down.
Hence, Huang Xiaolongs sudden emergence at the 93rd place immediately attracted many eyes.
"Huang Xiaolong! Which galaxy and family does he come from His name wasn\'t in the top two hundred before, right What rank did he jump up from into the top one hundred"
"I dont think Ive seen this Huang Xiaolongs name before this!"
More and more families and sects masters noticed Huang Xiaolongs name appearing in the top one hundred.
All of a sudden, the square was abuzz with sounds of people talking.
Many of these talks also entered the Wangu Clan Elders ears and they turned to look at the 93rd position on the ranking list.
"Go find out what this Huang Xiaolongs ranking was before this." Elder Wangu Yuan suddenly instructed the two high-ranked stewards beside him.
The two attendants respectfully complied and went off to their task.
The Wangu Clan disciples would make a copy of the ranking list every one hour, and if Huang Xiaolong was amongst the top three thousand before this, the Wangu Clan attendants would be able to find out his prior ranking.
It didnt take long for the two attendants to return, however, the report they brought back made the twelve Wangu Clan Elders jaws drop.
"What An hour before, this Huang Xiaolong was in the 921st place!" All the Elders almost blurted out the same sentence.
The two high-level attendants nodded their heads and affirmed the result.
The Wangu Clan Elders silently exchanged looks between themselves.
A sudden great leap from 921st to 93rd place!
There was only one possibility that could explain it—Huang Xiaolong killed a disciple of with a very high ranking on the list and received half of that disciples points.
Only this could explain his abrupt entry into the top one hundred.
Among the top one hundred disciples, only Xiang Mingzhi who was ranked 67th had fallen.
Xiang Mingzhi was killed by Huang Xiaolong!
"This Huang Xiaolong, why does his name sound so familiar" Wangu Changqing wondered out loud.
"Huang Xiaolong Could it be that little guy we made a bet on some time ago That little guys name is also Huang Xiaolong." Wangu Shuos eyes glimmered.
"Bet" Wangu Zhi looked at Wangu Changqing and Wangu Shuo with curiosity.
This matter wasn\'t a secret that needed to be concealed, hence Wangu Shuo briefly told everyone about the bet he made with Wangu Changqing during the registration.
When the other ten Elders heard that Huang Xiaolongs bone-age was only two hundred and fifty-eight, and he defeated a late-First Order Highgod Realm with a cultivation of perfection stage late-Tenth Order God Realm, their astonished expressions mirrored each other.
"A bone-age of 258, defeating a late-First Order Highgod Realm master while being a perfection stage late-Tenth Order God Realm cultivator, this talent is indeed monstrous even among top geniuses! Still, saying that a God Realm kid killed that Xiang Mingzhi who was ranked 67th, I cannot believe it.
Its impossible!" Wangu Zhi stated, shaking his head.
"The fact that Xiang Mingzhi could reach the 67th place proves that he has the strength of a late-Third Order Highgod Realm at the very least, only disciples in the top twenty could have killed him.
As for that Huang Xiaolong, a small God Realm brat, how could he have strength equivalent to the disciples in the top twenty I agree, this is ridiculous!" Wangu Yuan also shook his head, refuting the possibility of that happening, "So, that brat you two made a bet on definitely cannot be the same as this Huang Xiaolong."
"I think so too, they most likely have the same name." Wangu Changqing nodded.
Participating disciples having the same name was not uncommon.
Feng Yangs group also saw Huang Xiaolongs great leap to the top one hundred.
So did Qin Yi and others from the Azure Dragon Institute.
Although it was extremely hard for Qin Yi to believe that his personal disciple was killed by Huang Xiaolong, there was a voice telling him that there was a ninety percent chance it was Huang Xiaolong who did it!
Qin Yi was filled with grief, his scarlet eyes filled with fury and hatred were glaring at Feng Yangs group.
Still, he controlled himself not to act recklessly here.
If it werent for the fact there was a rule stating that fighting in the Aeon Square wasn\'t allowed, he would have thrown caution to the wind and lunged at Feng Yang, tearing him apart.
Feng Yang acted as if he did not notice Qin Yis killing intent, looking at Huang Xiaolongs name on the ranking list with astonishment, joy, and excitement.
Was this really his personal disciple, Huang Xiaolong There was a surreal feeling in his heart, as if he was walking in a dream.
Never ever did he dare to imagine, to hope, that Huang Xiaolong could enter the top one hundred.
In the beginning, he already felt overwhelmed by good fortune when Huang Xiaolong made it into the top one thousand.
At this time, in a certain valley in the Overflowing Lightning World, Huang Xiaolong looked at Xiang Mingzhis corpse on the ground and extended a finger.
A sliver of Black Tortoise Divine Fire flew out and fell on Xiang Mingzhis corpse, burning it away from this world.
Huang Xiaolong collected Xiang Mingzhis spatial ring, godhead, and that Hallowed Nine-Colored Flower into his Asura Ring before turning his attention onto the Azure Dragon Divine Fire.
After Xiang Mingzhis death, the Azure Dragon Divine Fire became ownerless, making it easy for Huang Xiaolong to trap it in the air with the Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger Divine Fires.
He lifted his hand and a powerful force pulled all four divine fires down to the Heavenly Gods mansion.
"I can finally condense my godhead and step into the Highgod Realm!" Huang Xiaolong sat cross-legged in the main mansion, excitement bubbling in his heart looking at the four divine fires.
Huang Xiaolong activated the central formation, causing every formation and array on the Heavenly Mountain to come to life.
He then took a deep breath, sucking all four divine fires into his body.


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9 Best WordPress Firewall Plugins
Are you searching for the best WordPress firewall plugin? If you care about the security of your site, then this should be a priority.
Managing a WordPress site comes with challenges, and one very common challenge is securing your site from hackers and malware.
Although the platform is secure by itself, it is not impenetrable (no system is).
Thus, you need to add an extra layer of security to your website. Fortunately, WordPress has many firewall plugins that do just that. This means your real issue is selecting the right WordPress firewall plugin and setting it up correctly.
In this guide, we will make this decision easy by comparing the 9 best WordPress firewall plugins. We will give you the low-down on the features each plugin provides to help you choose the right plugin for your site.
Why Use a Firewall Plugin?
Simply put, they secure your WordPress website by shielding it against attacks from hackers and malware. Some firewall plugins also scan your website for security issues. Then it makes it possible to fix any issue it detects on your sites' files such as plugin and theme files.
Brute force attack protection is one of the core functions of firewall systems. They provide this protection by reducing the number of attempts on your WordPress login page. This will save your server resources and prevent server overload (which can take down your site).
In addition, some firewall plugins can improve the loading speed of your website. If the plugin you use handles incoming requests, your server only receives genuine traffic.
This relieves your server from handling invalid traffic requests from bots. Therefore, this translates to an increase in your sites' loading speed.
How Firewall Plugins Work
A firewall plugin adds an extra layer of security to your WordPress site. They protect against brute-force and DDOS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.
Brute force attacks occur when a user makes several attempts to access the admin dashboard of a website. The hacking attempts are usually automated using scripts so that it runs infinitely. This may slow down your website or even break the website completely.
Firewall plugins for WordPress provide two levels of protection. It is either DNS-level protection or Application-level protection.
DNS Level Protection
In this level of protection, the firewall plugin handles all incoming traffic. It will filter out wrong traffic and only send genuine users to your server.
Application Level Protection
With this method, all incoming traffic will go through your WordPress hosting server. Your server then takes care of filtering bad requests before showing the web page to the users.
Features to Consider When Choosing a Firewall Plugin
Firstly, you should consider the level of protection the plugin provides. Ideally, you should go for one that provides DNS level protection.
Using such plugins saves your server resources. This is because traffic will be filtered by the plugins' servers before reaching your hosting server.
Another factor to consider is the pricing of the plugin, although some of these plugins are free to use. To unlock the entire features you may need to buy a premium license. You would want to cut costs while ensuring the plugin of choice offers the features you need on your site.
9 Best WordPress Firewall Plugins Compared
There are several firewall plugins available to WordPress users. We're going to take you through our top selection as well as the features that make them good.
Wordfence Security
With over 4 million active users, Wordfence Security ranks as the most popular WordPress firewall and security scanner plugin.
It offers WAF (Web Application Firewall) protection which identifies and blocks malicious traffic. Wordfence also features a malware scanner that blocks requests that include harmful content. Such content will often be entered in your comments and forms.
This plugin is effective against brute forces attacks. It protects against this by limiting the number of login attempts from an IP address.
The free version of the plugin offers firewall protection which is enough for most WP users. But you can upgrade to the pro version of the plugin for more protection and support.
It also gives you access to an API that presents real-time reports on firewall rules. Also, there is access to advanced malware protection, and IP blocking analysis.
The pricing for the premium subscription starts at $99/year for a single site license.
All In One WP Security & Firewall
This plugin is amongst the best free firewall plugins for WordPress websites. All in One WP Security is fully packed with the features you need to protect your website.
The plugin is easy to use and offers three levels of firewall protection which are; Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced firewall protection.
The basic protection will have little effect on your site's performance. But the higher you go with the level of protection, the more the impact on your website.
Below are some of the additional features of the All in One WP Security plugin.
- It protects your login page from brute-force attacks.
- The plugin lets you backup and restore your .htaccess and wp-config.php file.
- It provides file permission protection.
- A security scanner is also added to detect weaknesses on your website.
- You can blacklist IP addresses using this plugin.
With this plugin, you can also disable right-click on your website. This is also a good feature to protect your content from those who want to steal it.
For the pricing, well, it is 100% free to use. This means you get all the support and features available on the plugin.
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner, and Security Hardening
This plugin is one of the leading plugins when it comes to WordPress security. Sucuri improves your site security with its suite of features.
You can install the Sucuri Security plugin right from your dashboard. But this will be the free version, with basic security.
So to get firewall protection, you will need to get a premium license.
This plugin provides WAF which uses DNS level protection to secure your website. Sucuri security protects your site against a variety of attacks from hackers. Attacks such as;
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS)
- Brute Force Attacks that may deny you access to your website.
The pricing for the premium plugin starts at $199.99/year for a basic license. For large websites, you would want to go with their Business plan which starts at $499.99/yr.
iThemes Security
Next on the list is the iThemes Security plugin. This plugin provides over 30 ways to help secure your WordPress site from attackers.
The plugin adds extra security to your WordPress site. It protects against automated attacks and strengthens user login details.
You are assured of login protection on your site and this is thanks to its brute-force security feature.
iThemes Security also scans your site for issues and any issues found can be fixed quite easily.
The plugin is free to use but to get the full features, you need to purchase a premium license which starts at $80/year.
With the pro version, you get improved site scanning and performance optimization. You also get access to their support team.
If you are a regular WP user, then the name Jetpack shouldn't be new to you. This plugin is more of an All-in-One management toolkit for WordPress websites.
Jetpack is managed by Automattic, i.e., the company behind WordPress CMS. This means features are tested by industry experts, so the plugin is safe to use on any WordPress website.
The WordPress plugin provides automatic security scanning, firewall, and secure user authentication. It also provides spam comment filtering, brute-force attack protection, and DDOS protection.
Jetpack is a free WordPress plugin but to activate the security features, you need to upgrade to a paid plan. The pricing starts at $179/year for a single site license.
Cloudflare is best known for the free CDN service they offer for websites. In addition to this, they have a WordPress plugin to easily integrate their services into WordPress sites.
The plugin improves your websites' speed and performance using its optimization tools. These tools enable Cloudflare to serve your website from its secure servers around the world.
What's more, Cloudflare premium plugin offers WAF protection. The firewall protection has rulesets built into it by default. Some of these rules are specifically tailored to mitigate WordPress threats.
Another plus this plugin has is that it uses DNS level protection which can speed up your website.
To use this plugin, however, you need to register for a free account on their website. After that, you generate an API key to connect your website to Cloudflare.
The firewall protection features require having a premium account. This starts at $20/month for a Pro account. They also have a business plan that starts at $200/month.
BulletProof Security
This is essentially a security plugin that protects your website from brute-force and DDOS attacks.
BulletProof Security plugin provides Security Firewall protection for your WP site. It uses application-level protection. This means your web server takes care of filtering genuine traffic from all requests. Note that this may slow down your web server if you are receiving a large amount of invalid traffic.
The BulletProof Security plugin is not ideal for beginners. This is because you have to add your firewall rulesets in the .htaccess file. It can be confusing for new WP users.
As for pricing, the plugin is free to use, and you get firewall protection with the free version of this plugin. But if you wish to upgrade to a premium plan, it costs a one-time payment of $59. The premium version lets you add unlimited websites to your account.
Security Ninja WordPress plugin – Secure Firewall & Secure Malware Scanner
Security Ninja does exactly what its name implies. It helps secure your WordPress website. This plugin features malware scanning, security testing, brute force, and firewall protection.
The pro version of the plugin provides cloud-based firewall protection. It prevents malicious users from accessing your website. Thus, it can speed up your website because your server will only process traffic from genuine users.
Security Ninja's Cloud Firewall protection contains a database of bad IP addresses that are updated twice daily. This database holds about 600 million malicious IPs that are known for distributing malware.
The plugin is free to use but you need one of the pro versions to enable firewall protection. Pricing for lifetime access starts at $139 for the Starter plan and $249 for the Plus plan that lets you add up to 3 sites.
SecuPress is a fast-growing security plugin that protects WordPress sites.
The plugin is easy to use, with advanced security that makes your site inaccessible to attackers.
Below are some of the features of the SecuPress Plugin.
- It protects your site against brute-force attacks.
- The plugin scans your site for weaknesses.
- It lets you block IP addresses and also block specific regions.
- SecuPress also provides Web Application firewall protection.
The plugin is free to use and you can install it from your WP dashboard. With the free version, you get most of the features you need to protect your website.
The pricing for the pro plugin starts at $69.99/year for single-site protection. With the premium plugin, you get extra protection such as theme and plugin scanning. It also provides advanced malware scanning & reporting.
Conclusion – WordPress Firewall Plugins
To sum up, protecting your website should be a priority for every website owner. Imagine losing access to a website you've worked so hard to build. That would be painful, to say the least.
Using a firewall plugin ensures your site is safe from hackers and internet bots. This guide compared the best WordPress firewall plugins available.
A firewall plugin protects your WP website. But there are other steps you can put in place to up your security game. For these, you can check our detailed guide on WordPress security for more information.


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PROVO, Utah — A man who admitted to strangling his wife to death nearly two years ago in their Spanish Fork home learned his fate Monday.
Despite an emotional plea from Curtis Nichols, Judge Darold McDade handed down the maximum sentence, but not before listening to the heartache of the family and friends Robyn Nichols left behind.
Kristen Walker, a family friend of Robyn Nichols (who some loved ones refer to as "Robbie") spoke first.
"Robbie's light was taken. Robbie's light was stolen. Robbie's light was snuffed out by the one person who should have loved her," Walker said.
With pain in their voices and tears in their eyes, Robyn Nichols' mother Robyn Pfeiffer and sister Rachel Gibson spoke about the horrible way her life was taken at the hands of the man she loved most.
"He strangled her with his bare hands, looking down into her face, and he watched her die," Pfeiffer said.
"The hardest thing to come to grips with is the man who killed my sister wasn't a total stranger. I wish it had been a stranger. I wish it wasn't the man who laid down with her each night," Gibson said.
Robyn Nichols' oldest sister Jennifer Olsen, who is now the legal guardian of her three young daughters, spoke about the lasting trauma they continue to face.
"She can be found crying anywhere anytime," Olsen said about one of the girls. "Brushing her teeth, jumping on the trampoline, reading a book, looking at a picture of her mother. Her cries are better described as sobbing and wailing."
Curtis Nichols broke down crying several times and apologized to his late wife's family.
"I wish there was something I could do to take it back. I can't," he said.
Still, the judge showed no mercy.
"Had I read through all of these letters and known what I know now, I may not have taken the plea agreement," McDade said, "Because somewhere down the road, you're going to get out — if you survive that long."
McDade imposed sentences totaling two to 45 years in prison for charges of murder, domestic violence in the presence of a child and obstructing justice. The judge recommended that Nichols not be awarded credit for time served.


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Pelosi Bolton is a 'political opportunist and a profiteer': Rep. Hakeem Jeffries – ABC News
Pelosi Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is a member of the House Judiciary Committee.June 21, 2020, 5:43 PM6 min read
The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus called President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton a "political opportunist and a profiteer."
And while Bolton was criticized for not testifying during President Donald Trump's impeachment, the leading Democrat also said he hopes to hear testimony from the recently fired U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman.
Bolton "had the opportunity to step forward and participate in the House impeachment inquiry and share any information that he had about wrongdoing by President Donald Trump and other members of his administration, and he declined," Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.
"He also could have stepped forward in the midst of the Senate impeachment trial, but he ran and hid. That's unfortunate," Jeffries told ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl.
In an exclusive interview with ABC's Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz, Bolton said Trump is not "fit for office."
Bolton, in that same ABC News interview, also discussed an episode from his forthcoming memoir, "The Room Where It Happened," in which he said Trump previously floated the idea of intervening in the Southern District of New York related to its investigation of a state-owned Turkish bank.
"I don't think I know enough about all the circumstances, but I tell ya, it did feel like obstruction of justice to me," Bolton told Raddatz about the December 2018 incident.
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Become a founding memberDemocrats have criticized Bolton for refusing to testify before the House impeachment hearings last fall. Instead, Bolton offered to speak before the Senate if subpoenaed, but the Republican-controlled body declined to hear from witnesses in the president's trial.
On "This Week," Jeffries said the Senate "committed malpractice," by acquitting President Donald Trump.
"Now it's in the hands of the American people," he said.
Karl asked if the new allegations from Bolton's book are impeachable offenses. The congressman, who served as an impeachment manager, said the House litigated the question of impeachment.
"Donald Trump is impeached and forever will be," Jeffries said. "We had a trial in the Senate, that wasn't functionally a trial, because, unlike any other impeachment trial in the history of the Republic, the senators declined to call a single witness. They declined to issue a single subpoena. They declined to review a single document."
Jeffries, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, also commented on Berman's ouster, saying that he hopes the former U.S. Attorney will testify before the committee.
"I think he has a lot to say about the continuing pattern of chaos, crisis and corruption that we have seen from the Trump administration," he said.
Berman said Saturday evening that he would leave his post "effective immediately," after previously resisting Trump administration efforts to fire him out of concern for ongoing investigations. He agreed to depart his post when Barr named Deputy U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss as acting U.S. Attorney, instead of his original, handpicked replacement U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Craig Carpenito.
During his tenure, Berman conducted several politically sensitive investigations, including the case against Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen. His office is believed to still be investigating the president's current personal attorney Rudy Giuliani for his contacts with Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, as ABC News has previously reported.
"That's why Chairman (Jerry) Nadler has indicated, with the full support of Speaker (Nancy) Pelosi, that we are going to have this hearing on political interference between the White House and the Department of Justice and present the facts to the American people and take it from there," Jeffries told Karl on Sunday.
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To adjust for inflation, the Small Business Association is raising its industry-specific monetary-based size standards by 8.4%. This is the first such adjustment from the SBA since 2014. These changes will take effect on an interim basis on Aug. 19 and will be reviewed again as part of the second five-year review of size standards mandated by the Small Business Jobs act of 2010.
Unlike 2014, this time the SBA is adjusting the revenue-based size standards for agricultural industries, which were previously set by statute. Also, the SBA is adjusting program-specific monetary-based size standards by the same amount for sales or leases of government property and stockpile purchases.
This move is expected to increase the amount of businesses eligible to qualify for small business status by up to 90,000. These 90,000 businesses will now also be eligible for SBA loans and contracts. This could possibly lead to as much as $750 million in additional federal contracts awarded to small businesses.
New businesses that qualify will be able to take advantage of the generous terms of SBA small business loans. The SBA offers three different types of leans—SBA 7(a) loan, CDC/504 loan and SBA microloans. SBA 7(a) loans can reach up to $5.5 million and terms go up to seven years. 504 loans can help with large purchases such as machinery and real estate with terms that extend up to 25 years. SBA microloans reach a maximum of $50,000 and can be repaid for up to six years.
The primary advantage of SBA loans are that the interest rates are generally lower than those you would be offered at a bank and the repayment period is usually longer. Aside from loans, the SBA offers several other benefits for small business owners. The SBA offers seminars to help give small business owners the tools and knowledge to succeed. They also host several networking events where small business owners can meet and interact with other small business owners in their area.


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Classroom rugs are must-have accessories for any kindergarten and preschool.
They're the center of the classroom — the focal point of the room, and where students gather to for circle time and class time. Or you can articule different classroom areas with rugs.
They help to make a classroom a hub of learning, growth, and creativity, full of light, color, and places for kids to play.
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With a world of educational rugs to choose from online, how can you pick the right one that will suit your room perfectly?
We've rounded up some stellar options of classroom rugs that are sure to suit any sensibilities. So keep scrolling to find the rug you've been waiting for!
Classroom Seating Rugs & Sitting Spots
These carpets especially are great classroom furnishing to organize the seating of toddlers and kids.
Carpets for Kids Colorful Seating Rows Rug
Check the price on AmazonWho needs tables and chairs in the classroom when you can have this large seating rug? It's simple, but colorful and effective! You can organize seating for up to 30 kids, or it allows physical distancing for smaller groups.
The classroom carpet is stain protected, just use hot water for cleaning. The backing prevents wrinkling and creasing. Best of all: Never worry about fault edges again. The manufacturer replaces the edging on your rugs no matter how long they have been in the classroom.
Spruce up your classroom and organize your class with this over 8 feet x 13 feet sized Carpets for Kids colorful seating rows rug.
Bright & Soft Sitting Spots Rugs
Check the price on AmazonForgo the typical rug… Rug sitting spots are a fantastic choice for a carpeted classroom because they adhere to the carpet easily but also can be picked up after circle time is over, meaning that you don't need a dedicated space in your classroom for this class arrangement.
You can use these in various ways: for story time and group activities, as time-out spot markers, in the play area or calming corner.
These sitting markers for the classroom are affordable and totally fun, they have a 12 inch diameter and come in 6 rainbow colors.
Flagship Carpets Rug With Sitting Spots
Check the price on AmazonIf sitting spots aren't your jam, you might want to go with a rug that already has 20 sitting spots on it.
We love this 6 x 8 feet sized fun rug because it's colorful and useful, and can do double-duty as a place to play hopscotch or other games when it's not class time.
The best part of this sitting spot rug from Flagship Carpets, though, is that it's antimicrobial, stain-resistant, fire-resistant, and CRI Green Label Plus certified, which means it's been certified as a safe, low emission rug.
Educational Classroom Rugs
These carpets do not only provide a soft and healthy environment in your classroom, but are a great "playground" and help you to teach different subjects as well.
Champion City-Themed Rug
Check the price on AmazonThis fun rug will keep your kids engaged when it's circle time, and it does double duty as a great play area, too.
Your students will love driving through the streets of the tiny town that lives on this rug with toy cars and identifying all the landmarks it has. This rug isn't just functional – it's also a springboard for imagination and play.
This City-themed Champion rug is made of soft nylon pile with reinforced edges, meaning that it's comfortable for kids to sit on and is durable enough to withstand plenty of preschool playtimes.
It's also machine washable, stain- and fade-resistant, and comes with non-skid backing. The rug is availabe in sizes from 2×7 (runner) feet to 8×10 feet.
KC Cubs Playtime Collection Area Rug ABC, Seasons, Months and Days of The Week
Check the price on AmazonTeach your toddlers or preschool kids the alphabet, the seasons, the months and days of the week, and the basice of the English language: all with one carpet. This fun and educational KC Cube oval rug let's your kids discover the world while playing inside.
This carpet hat a non-skid rubber back and is available in three sizes: 3′ 3″ x 4′ 7″ / 5′ 5" x 6′ 6" / 7′ 8″ x 9′ 10".
We're totally excited about the bright color and the numeral details of this educational rug from KC Cube.
Flagship Carpets Animal-Themed Classroom Rugs
This whimsical animal-themed rugs will make your students forget they're inside as they take in its flittering dragonflies, crawling snails, and buzzing bees; or majestic elephants and funny monkeys.
And, like all offerings from Flagship Carpets, it's CRI Green Label Plus certified, stain-resistant, and anti-microbial. Plus, it's made from durable nylon fabric with double-stitched edges and skid-resistant backing for safety and ease.
These Flagship educational carpets come in sizes from 2 x3 feet to 5 x 8 feet. Make your choice between garden, barnyard, and jungle prints, so you can choose the rug that matches your classroom's decor and the favorite animals of your little students.
Flagship Carpets Alphabet Educational Carpets
We totally love how homey, educational, and functional this adorable rug from Flagship Carpets is.
Anti-microbial, stain-resistant, and CRI Green Label Plus certified, this rug is a total winner. This nylon rug also has double-stitched edges, meaning it's as durable as it is comfortable for children.
Pick up the round version of this rug on Amazon, which comes in at 8 feet in diameter, or buy one of the rectangle and suqare-shaped rugs, from 6 x 12 feet to huge 12 x 18 feet. Create the classroom of your dreams with this educational carpets from Flagship!
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Alternative Options for the Classroom
Foam Tiles
Are your kids constantly on the move? Accommodate their inner gymnasts with interlocking foam squares they can zoom around on. Your kiddos can use to build, too!
We love that these foam squares are totally non-toxic and free of BPA, phthalates, and more — which means that you're protecting your students from more than just bumping their heads with these blocks.
This creative alternative to carpeting is a lifesaver for your wallet, too.
Eyes of India Handmade Braided Rug
Check the price on AmazonThis unique braided rug from Eyes of India is more than just eye-catching: it's also the ethical choice to make for your classroom. Made from reclaimed saris by workers who are treated fairly, this rug is a choice that's good for your students and the world.
Plus, your students will go ga-ga over this piece's bright colors and intricate weaving, and the rug will give you an opportunity to teach your students about recycling and ethics!
This Eyes of India handmade rug is available in different shapes and sizes: circular, from 4 to 8-feet diameter, oval and rectangular from 2 x 3 feet up to 4 x 6 feet.
6-Tile Multi-Color Gel Play Mat
Check the price on AmazonNot really a carpet, but: Are these the coolest tiles you've ever seen, or what? Filled with a colorful liquid that moves around, your kids will love getting a chance to sit down on this fun alternative to your average classroom rug.
Or, better than just sitting, they will have fun doing exercises or dancing on this mat and watching the colorful liquids sloshing around.
This groovy non-slip play or exercise mat is the perfect addition to your classroom. And did we mention that it's non-toxic and recyclable?
Cheap Classroom Rugs
We've also compiled some more affordable options for you, if you have to shop on a budget.
But when you look for cheap classroom rugs, keep in mind, that they might not be as robust and durable as carpets of higher quality. In high traffic areas like classrooms, they might wear off quickly, and you would have to replace them with a new one – and you might make a bad deal in the end.
However, if the classroom rug won't be used every day, a cheaper option could be a wise choice. Here are our recommendations:
Kev & Cooper Playtime Collection ABC, Numbers and Shapes Educational Area Rug
Availble sizes: 3'3″ x 4'7″ / 5'0″ x 6'6″ / 8'2″ x 9'10"
Check the price on AmazonHome Dynamix Carpet Alphabet / US Federal States
Available sizes: 35″x51″ / 4'11″x6'6″ / 6'6″x9'5″ – different prints
Check the price on AmazonClassroom/Playroom Area Rug Alphabet Numbers Train.
Available sizes: 3′ x 5′ / 5′ x 7′ / 8′ x 8′ (round) / 8′ x 10′
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