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Diversion 3.Today's diversion is slightly different, since it comes from the world of folklore rather than 'pure' history. When the idea of a fairy trail was proposed for Dunlavin, and when it was decided that fairies would feature in last year's Festival of Arts, I was asked to write up a story from a reference to fairies in Dunlavin which I had found during my historical research. The reference was found in the Shearman Papers in the Russell Library of Maynooth University.[1] Fr John Francis Shearman (curate in Dunlavin at the time) recorded this piece of local folklore in 1863, and it provides a window on beliefs and superstitions in the area then, when fairies were perceived as having a capacity for malevolence, and when a local fairy man was believed to have the gift of being able to speak to (and plead with) the fairy hosts. Today, the story is more likely to appeal to children. Although it is a bit violent, I have not changed the substance of the tale from Shearman's account. However, I have made the odd embellishment in an effort to interest younger readers and listeners, and I have tried to keep it short, and to use simple language (and some repetition) throughout. I hope you enjoy it.
Away with the fairies
A long time ago, many people in Dunlavin, and all over Ireland, believed that fairies lived in 'the otherworld'. This meant that humans could not see them but they were there. Sometimes fairies could be good and reward kind deeds by humans, but sometimes fairies could be bad and take little children away from their parents. Fairies could also bring disease on crops and animals, and make milk go sour and butter taste bad. This was very important in places like Dunlavin, where there were many farms, and most people had cows and sowed potatoes in their gardens. People ate what they produced on the land because they didn't have much money to buy things in the shops back then.
A strange thing happened in Dunlavin one day
A strange thing happened in Dunlavin one day. All the cows around Tournant and in the fields above the village stopped giving milk. Farmers tried to milk the cows, but no milk came. This went on for a few days, and then the cows started to break out of their fields and run away. They would stampede down through Dunlavin and run out the Logatrina road and across the little River Griese, until they came to Ratharigid, near Gormanstown. The farmers and their wives and children would go to round up the cows and bring them back to their own fields, but the animals would break out and run away again the very next day. This kept on happening day after day.
Something had to be done
Something had to be done, and the people thought that the fairies were causing the cows to run away, so they decided to ask the Fairy Man of Dunlavin for help. We do not know the Fairy Man's name, so we will call him Patrick. Patrick was a very special man because he could see into the otherworld and talk to the fairies. Patrick told the people that the fairies lived on hills and mounds in the countryside. From these high places they could see everything going on around them. Patrick said that the fairies of Ratharigid wanted to control the cows around Tournant and they were attacking the fairies of Tournant. Even though they could not see into the otherworld, the cows could sense the battles going on in the sky above them. This was why they were running away.
The people were upset and asked Patrick what they could do. Patrick told them to gather all the women and children of Dunlavin together. Many of them were by now very hungry because there was no milk, butter or cheese to eat. All the women and children did as they were asked and then Patrick told them to come with him to Tournant Moat, where the fairies lived. When they got there Patrick closed his eyes and spoke in a strange voice. Some people were a bit afraid, but it was only the special voice Patrick used when he was speaking directly to the fairies. Patrick asked the Tournant fairies to help the people of Dunlavin and protect the cattle against the fairies of Ratharigid. He seemed to listen for a while and then he smiled and told everyone to go home.
The next day, at milking time
The next day, at milking time, the cows were restless and ran away as usual. Down through the town of Dunlavin they went, and the people thought that Patrick had failed in his task. However, this day was different. The cattle got as far as the little river Griese in Logatrina and then they stopped. They were restless. They bellowed. They pawed the ground. They shuffled about, bumping into each other… but they did not cross the river. As this was happening, the people who had followed the cattle saw a whirlwind in the sky above them and a big cloud of dust rose up from the ground, covering the whole herd of cows. The wind storm went on for over an hour and then all grew calm again. When the dust settled, the cows turned around and allowed themselves to be brought back to Tournant by the people. The cattle were quiet and peaceful and, when they were milked, there was a huge amount of milk in every farmer's bucket. The people of Dunlavin were delighted.
Tiny red drops of fairy blood!
Many people went back to Patrick and asked him what had happened. 'Come with me' he said. 'I want to show you something'. He brought them to where the cattle had stopped and the whirlwind had been, at the little River Griese. There were tiny red drops all over the ground. Patrick told the people that these drops were fairy blood, because the fairies of Tournant had waited for the fairies of Ratharigid at the river. There had been a huge fairy battle in the otherworld at that place. The cows sensed the battle and would not go across the river because of it. The fairies of Tournant had brought their full force to the river and had won the battle. The fairies of Ratharigid had to run away back towards Gormanstown. The victorious fairies went back to Tournant.
From that day onward
From that day onward, the cows never ran away again. They gave loads of milk and the butter that was made from their milk tasted lovely. The people were happy and Patrick was happy too, because he had helped the people of Dunlavin. The victorious fairies of Tournant were protecting the animals in the fields around them. The fairies of Ratharigid lost the battle and they had had enough. They would never go back to try to take control of the cows around Tournant and Dunlavin again. Things were right again in the world… and in the otherworld, so everyone was happy again.
[1] Dunlavin Lower (N.U.I. Maynooth, Shearman papers, vii, ff 32-5)


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In the last few years, the Indian government has accelerated the work for the restoration of dilapidated temples and pagodas across the globe in order to project its soft power.
Development Partnership Administration (DPA), an agency formed in 2013 to monitor overseas development assistance has got a new department called DPA IV in January 2020 to look after heritage restoration projects in the countries that have historical and cultural relations with India.
DPA IV has emerged as a nodal agency to carry out the restoration of temples and pagodas in Mainland Southeast Asian countries and South Asian countries. The newly created department aims to revive and display India's cultural and heritage links with other countries and civilizations of the world, with Southeast Asia being a major focus.
In Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, many projects are going on simultaneously under the close watch of DPA IV. During the restoration of temples and pagodas, many discoveries about India's centuries-old cultural, commercial and political linkages with the countries in Southeast Asia were revealed.
A few months ago, the Archaeological Survey of India unearthed an 1100-year-old (approximately) sandstone Shiv Ling in Vietnam. The discovery of the monolithic Shiv Ling has come in the backdrop of India undertaking tremendous conservation and restoration works in the Cham Temple complex in Mỹ Sơn city- where partially ruined Hindu temples are found in abundance. The site is located in Quảng Nam province of central Vietnam.
Informing the world about the discovery, MEA Dr S Jaishankar took to Twitter and said the artifact reaffirmed the strong-civilizational connect between ancient India and Vietnam.
ASI has, in the past, helped restore the Ananda Temple in Bagan, which is a Buddhist temple in Myanmar. ASI is currently working on restoration and conservation of the Ta Prohm temple, commonly known as the Tree Temple. It is a significant 12th-century monastic Buddhist temple complex located in the Angkor World Heritage Site. The temple was featured in the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and since then shot to its popularity. As of now, it is the second most popular tourist site in Cambodia after the Angkor Wat Temple.
In Laos, restoration of Vat Phou Shiva temple in Lao is being carried out. Vat Phou Shiva is the Bhagwan Shiva temple dating back to 5th and 6th century AD and predates the famous Angkor Wat. The water from the spring behind the temple is considered to be sacred. The second phase of the project began in November 2018 and shall continue until 2028.
Reaffirming a civilisational connect.
Monolithic sandstone Shiv Linga of 9th c CE is latest find in ongoing conservation project. Applaud @ASIGoI team for their work at Cham Temple Complex, My Son, #Vietnam. Warmly recall my visit there in 2011. pic.twitter.com/7FHDB6NAxz
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 27, 2020
In Sir Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan, many projects have already been completed while many are ongoing. In Nepal, the Indian government has some ongoing project in almost every district.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka and other nations have had an unprecedented impact of Hinduism, whether pure Shaivite in nature or a conglomeration of fundamental Hindu thoughts with the pagan culture of the regions.
The cultural footprints of Hindu civilization are overtly visible to this very day in Indonesia, Maldives, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries. Hinduism is said to have reached Indonesia as early as the 1st century CE, following which the masses were adherents to the Hindu thought, until the arrival of Islam in the 15-16th century CE, which then overtook as the majority religion.
Notably, the National Indonesian Bureau of Statistics admitted in 1999 that around 100,000 people had officially converted or 'reconverted' from Islam to Hinduism over the previous two decades.
The countries around the world use their cultural, linguistic and economic commonalities to project soft power and increase cooperation. Countries like France, Spain and Portugal enjoy significant soft power by projecting linguistic and cultural similarities to many countries around the world.
Hinduism and Buddhism- two of the world's largest religions with the third and fourth-largest numbers of followers in the world- originated from India. The whole of South Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, has been greatly influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism. But, so far the Indian government has not capitalized on the vast cultural ties to project the country's soft power, not until the Modi government came to power.


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The organization proposed this in the wake of a prison riot.
On Friday, the Kansas Supreme Court granted expedited legal response to the American Civil Liberties Union after the organization demanded that immunocompromised prisoners be released from the Lansing Correctional Facility.
The organization heard the desires of the inmates of the facility loud and clear after 20 men staged a prison riot Thursday afternoon. The inmates lit small fires, broke into offices and damaged facility windows, computers, and furniture. They were subdued at 11 p.m. with tear gas.
The ACLU is slated to present an oral argument to the Kansas Supreme Court on behalf of the inmates this upcoming Wednesday. The Kansas Supreme Court recognizes that prison inmates and staff are especially at risk of contamination.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the Kansas Supreme Court as they bring understanding and justice to strange times.
- That President Trump and his administration would consider all American Citizens during this crisis.
- That God's hand of protection would be over prisoners during the coronavirus epidemic.
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Home Made Energy by Ben Ford is among of such guides, available right after the introductory video in www.homemadeenergy.org. The video (which is made up mostly of words showed off over a screen as the narrator, possibly Mr Ford himself, tells the story, although there are several photos along the way) presents Ben Ford's tale of exactly how his power company set up new meters that led to almost a doubling of his utility bill, that sent him over a project to find out how to construct his own solar system and have the company pay him for something new. An electrical engineer, Mr Ford already experienced a general knowledge base, and surely could learn enough concerning how solar panels work at the library as well as on the internet so that he can create his own solar system.
Mr Ford provides his guide to creating and installing a solar system along with a video accessory and a book which he didn't write regarding how to make a wind turbine, together with himself as a lifetime advice resource, for $47. Most of this is just like other DIY guides to solar power that can be acquired online, even though "club membership" is almost unusual. The majority of these packages can be purchased for as low as $50.
You can find specific standard lines that all do-it-yourself solar system ads likely to use, among that is the idea that you could potentially make your own solar sytem for less than $200. Technically, that's right, but this type of system will produce only roughly 100-150 watts of power, which is nowhere comparable to switch on a household. Get through with that giddy exaggeration, although, and confront some real figures with regards to how much it'll cost you to construct a large solar system for your house, and you're still considering big savings rather than having it installed by a contractor and paying the full amount for that solar panel, not forgetting the labor.
The downside, of course, is that it will require a few work to build your system. There is definitely no getting around that. You are discussing a great investment of time. However it's work that is not very difficult to do, and you could save a lot of cash on utility bills as time passes. Simply remember that you are looking at setting aside at least one whole weekend, most likely more if you want to make a good-sized system, or if you require some learning-curve time.
The last thing to bear in mind is that it is somewhat possible to research all of this things the same manner Mr. Ford did and avoid in paying his (or somebody else's) price simply for the guide. All the details regarding how to produce solar panels, where you can buy solar cells, and so forth can be acquired at no cost online, if you want to take some time looking it up and piecing it together. Even so, a guide like this may still be worth the small amount of cash paid for it just for convenience and ease. In the end, how much $47 is worth for your time? Then chances are you would consume so much performing the research.


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It was tough to choose one song from the record to list here. However the killer cut "Right Now," is one of the most interesting tracks Beck has released in years. Between Rosies 'British accented vocals , Carmen's intense rhythmic guitar playing, and Becks lead guitar work, fans have a track for the ages. The band also features drummer Davide Sollazzi and bassist Giovanni Pallotti. The song "Right Now," lands at the number six slot on the CD. The album opens woith the killer track "The Revolution will be Televised." Other standout tracks include the groove inspired moody track Live in the Dark. The album also contain two great Jeff Beck instrumentals.
This is not the first time Jeff Beck as utilized young talented female musicians in his band. A few years ago Beck incorporated the skills of virtuoso bassist Tal Wilkenfeld. Since her stint with Beck, Tal Wilkenfeld has gone on to develop a huge following. Her solo album Tal Wilkenfeld has gone out of print an commands collector prices on various internet sites.
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When I was in college I had a lot on my mind. Looking back, it seems like I was worried about just about everything in my life. So, every morning, over-stressed and sleep deprived, I would order a cup of coffee and a huge cinnamon bun, dripping with icing. I would devour my 800-calorie "breakfast" in less than five minutes. Honestly, it was almost an addiction.
The problem is that this kind of emotional eating creates a negative spiral.
The more stressed out we are, the more we eat. The more we eat, the worse we look and feel. The worse we look and feel, the more stressed out we become. I can't think of a more destructive pattern. Unfortunately, it's a pattern that far too many women, including myself, are familiar with.
If you want to know how to stop emotional eating, it makes sense to start with your mindset. Can you think of the triggers that cause you to reach for that donut? For many women, the most common triggers are a lack of sleep, stress and a lack of fulfilment in our lives. Let's look at each of these one at a time.
One trigger that affects many women is exhaustion. In a 2012 study, researchers at Columbia University found that when subjects were sleep-deprived, just seeing a picture of unhealthy foods activated the "reward centres" in their brains.
Why do we crave cake and not carrots (unless they're in carrot cake?) The answer is simple. According to an MIT study, our brain knows that carbohydrates generate chemical reactions that boost serotonin (the feel good hormone) and carrots don't.
Another eating trigger for women over 60 is stress. It is no secret that we eat more when we are under pressure. This is because makes our bodies produce a hormone called cortisol, which makes you think you're starving. When we were cave men and women, this response made sense. But, our ancestors lived in a relatively donut-free environment, unlike us.
Using meditation or exercise to reduce your stress may not trick your brain into mistaking broccoli for chocolate, but, it may stop you from reaching for another cookie out of habit.
In his book "What Are You Hungry For? The Chopra Solution to Permanent Weight Loss, Well-Being, and Lightness of Soul," Deepak Chopra discusses how overeating is really just a symptom of an inability to find true fulfillment in our lives. The truth is that emotional hunger can't be filled with food. You need to nourish yourself emotionally in ways that tell your brain it doesn't have to switch on the cravings.
When do you tend to get strong food cravings? How do you stop emotional eating in your life? Do you think it is ok to have the occasional splurge? Please join the conversation.


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I have always felt the shutter bug in my soul. Being able to capture that one awe-inspiring moment in time is such a good feeling.To be appreciated for my work by friends, family or complete strangers is the greatest reward. I have B.A. in Photography from the University of Central Florida and life-long goal is to be a photographer for National Geographic or any other Wild Life magazine. I am fascinated with war-time photography and also those of children being children. These subjects have tons of raw emotion and really make for stunning works of art.
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Patrick Likovetz 16/08/2005 22:38
Why yes it is. Good eye. That camera is probably as old as I am, but it still works like a pro. Now I've gone into the digital world with a Nikon D70. However, every now and then I go back to the old school style. -
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matthias is right ... dreams ...
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A warm elcome to fotocommunity.com, Patrick!
You have some dreams, which should come true! This community might be the right place to learn a lot more about photography in all its diversity. You will find photographers spread all over the world, you can watch their work and also communicate!
Have fun, enjoy fotocommunity.com!
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Naz1 05/04/2005 20:15
i share your dream.
What you described there, is exactly what i have wanted ever since I can remember.
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I have been with Argos for 7 claim free years but when the recent renewal came through with another increase this time of 30% I thought I would see if they can reduce the premium. After 20 minutes on the phone getting nowhere a supervisor called HEIDI who was a total waste of space and arrogant threatened me that the calls are being recorded (that should be her worry not mine as she was ruder than I or my wife were)said that she could not tell me if other premiums had been reduced and said that ours had gone up due to a number of claims in our area. I was only asking if they could give me some loyalty reduction but HEIDI was having none of it and when I said I may cancel she done it promptly. NEVER USE ARGOS, wrong information on the system, rude staff massive hikes in premiums. AVOID
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We have just received our new renewal quote. It has gone up to £329.95 a year. On my I Pad Argos quote platinum from £117 a year. I rang and they said it all depends on where you live, what your vet in the area charges, what breed your dog is and whether it has been spayed. Our dog is only 4, we have never claimed and he has nothing wrong with him. How can there be such a big difference between what they quote on line and what we are paying. They were adamant that it depended on the above reasons which does not make any sense at all. I am disgusted but what do you do if you want your dog covered. Does anyone know of a fair insurance cover.
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The Lincoln Navigator is 20 years old now and is finally getting a badly needed overhaul. As the sales of SUVs continue to surge, Ford is turning its attention to Lincoln's luxury version of the family transporter and giving it all of the upgrades it so richly deserves. Ford recently announced an upgraded 2018 Ford Explorer. The all-new 2018 Lincoln Navigator is benefitting from all of the upgrades to other Lincoln and Ford vehicles, rolling them into one giant package.
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator borrows the aluminum panel technology that Ford uses on its F-150 pickups. The new 2018 Lincoln Navigator is 200 lbs. lighter than the current version even though it is a couple of inches longer. The 2018 Lincoln Navigator will be packed with all-new power. It will feature a twin-turbo V6 engine that kicks out 450 horsepower.
The big news however is in all of the technological upgrades. One of the most interesting changes is a feature called speed dependent adaptive lighting. The new Lincoln lighting changes the headlights depending on what speed you are driving. According to Lincoln, adaptive lighting "provides a wider spread of light at lower speeds for increased visibility – helpful when driving through residential areas. As the vehicle accelerates, the beam of light narrows to help eliminate the glare off signs or other distractions." We have all heard of automatic high and low beams, this takes that technology to a new level.
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator will off the driver and passenger the same Perfect Position Seats that debuted on the Lincoln Continental. The seats offer heating, cooling and massage options and can be adjusted 30 different ways.
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator will have wireless charging and standard Wi-Fi. It will have 4 different 12-volt power outlets as well as a 110 power plug. Ten mobile devices can be connected at any given time. Ten- inch entertainment screens are mounted on the backs of the front seats.
Kumar Galhotra, president of Lincoln, says in a statement, "Quiet luxury is both a look and a feeling. The all-new Navigator embodies both. The sleek styling, spacious interior and technology are all designed to make each trip effortless."
The Navigator will have to work hard to break ground in a segment that it helped create but failed to keep pace with. Cadillac pretty much owns the domestic luxury SUV market, while Lexus and Mercedes dominate the import SUVs.
The big question will is, are the upgrades enough to justify buying the Navigator over its more affordable Ford cousin, the Expedition? Lincoln is not releasing the pricing right now. The new Navigator will be available later this year.


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Walmart in Damage Control Mode Over Racial Slur in Online Product Description
Retailing colossus Walmart has engaged in rapid damage control after an embarrassing slip was noticed on their website.
A product description for a "stretchy weaving net weaving wig cap" included the color selection of "N*gger Brown" as an option, a reference to the most explosive racial pejorative of them all.
The description was brought to Walmart's attention by a Twitter user:
The cap wasn't a Walmart product but actually was offered by a third-party vendor.
How does this even happen? https://t.co/NpTOqg3HJw
— New York Post (@nypost) July 17, 2017
The New York Post reported "N-word used on Walmart website to describe product color":
Walmart was apologizing on Monday after an appalling description of a product by a third-party vendor made its way onto the retail giant's website.
The retailer was slammed early Monday after the color of a netting weave cap — used as a protective layer between a person's hair and sewn-in hair extensions — on its site was described as the color "N— Brown."
"Hey @Walmart what are you doing," Twitter user Kwani Lunis tweeted with a screenshot of the problematic product listing.
New York Times best-selling author Roxane Gay condemned the retail chain, tweeting that dropping the N-bomb on their site was "so far past unacceptable."
Shortly after the controversy erupted, Walmart removed the racial slur and replaced the "Add To Cart" button with a message stating that the item was no longer available.
"While we aim to provide accurate product information, it is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and others, and has not been verified by us," a disclaimer provided below the product read.
A Walmart spokeswoman later apologized for the listing in a statement to The Post.
The corporation blamed it all on the vendor but one has to question how well that they do quality control on products to ensure that they meet Walmart standards.
God only knows what else is out there on the vast Walmart online site.


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Congratulations to our U14's and U16's who are now through to their respective LFA Cup Finals!
Our U14s beat St Helens 8 goals to 2 in the semis and now face Moston Brook in the final.
Our U16's beat Blackburn CSC 3 goals to 1 in the semis and now face Burnley Girls in the final.
Both finals will be held at the LFA HQ, The County Ground, Thurston Road, Leyland on Sunday 26th April. U14s kick off at 1.30pm and U16's kick off at 5.00pm.


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I help independent gift & card businesses get retail ready & grow their sales without the overwhelm & confusion that comes from trying to do it all alone.
With over twenty years working within this industry as a senior business development and group product manager, Fi Burge mentors independent gift & greeting card businesses with product development, market research and sales strategy. From concept to store, B Gifted can assist in growing your product for trade and consumer sales.
- Brainstorming Power Hour Meetings via Zoom or local 1:1
- Product Development
- Sales & Marketing Strategies
Product Development for Retail Testimonial
"Fi helped me with various areas including pricing, margins, marketing, social media, confidence and branding. When I first started my business I focussed so much on the creative side and found the business side of things quite confusing and daunting. She makes things so much easier to get to grips with and takes the stress out of you trying to figure everything out on your own. Fi gave me some great advice and put me back on track within minutes!" Kimeleon Kreations.


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A Message from Villa Leadership
Being the Hope.
Fear of COVID-19 and uncertainty about the future has meant many people seeking more support from their community. Disrupted routines, not knowing how to access child care so they can go to work, wondering if they can go to work, and not being able to pick up the groceries needed because the shelves are empty … all can cause excessive anxiety and stress. This is serious.
For those members of our community who have needed desperately to talk to someone during this crisis, the Villa has been there in NEW ways. In this issue, we are proud to share with you how we've emerged as an important community resource in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our local response. We'll introduce you to Hope Place, a brand new Villa program that has jumped to the forefront of care in the last few weeks. We'll show you how the Villa has remained steadfast in the midst of the current health climate; and we'll say goodbye to one of our campus residents, Sage, with a bit of sadness, but a lot of Hope, as he successfully discharges from our Raise the Age and Work Based Learning Programs. Life goes on, and the Villa remains an ever-constant beacon for our community. Thank you for your loyal support!
Hope in the midst of the storm
On February 11, you may have seen television news coverage of the grand opening and ribbon cutting for our new psychiatric diversion program, HOPE PLACE. Once its doors opened, the new peer-run Living Room Program, staffed by our own Certified Peer Support Specialists, began welcoming members of our community of all ages, who sometimes just needed someone to talk to. Visitors to Hope Place are not called clients; but, rather, guests.
Then, with the sudden impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope Place went through a transformation. "Our activity increased four-fold," said Sherrill, one of the Peer Support Specialists, in an interview today. "It's toward the end of the month; people with little children are out of food stamps, and low on supplies. Some were without disinfectants." Hope Place became, in essence, a triage center for our community, delivering canned food, personal items, cleaning supplies, and – yes – toilet paper directly to people's homes.
Sherrill recounted a delivery to a woman in her late seventies last evening. It was getting late, and the woman had been afraid to venture to a grocery store and face exposure to the virus. "She waited up for us," Sherrill said, "and was so grateful. When we left, she called after us, 'Be safe, stay healthy!' It makes it all worth it."
The current health crisis has given the Villa unique insight on different ways to put our mission into action.
Our mission:
Villa of Hope partners with individuals, families and communities to Rebuild relationships, Recover potential, and Renew hope for the future.
Enacting each of part of that mission – but especially, Renewing hope for the future – may seem like a tall order in the current health climate. As an essential business in our community, we have, once again, risen to this challenge.
As soon as area businesses began to close, we recognized that managing the health crisis, and the uncertainty and mental health impact it would have, were areas we knew something about. We made a call to the Monroe County Health Department and we offered help with the COVID-19 Hotline they were setting up; this call led to their request for assistance actually managing the incoming calls; which then evolved into full-fledged volunteer mobilization from the Villa. Within 24 hours, we had trained 38 Villa staff to handle the overload of calls coming in to the County each day.
The Villa's Community Programs also continue to serve our individuals, youth, and families. Director of Community Services, Megan O'Donnell, puts it this way: "For us, it's business as usual; but virtually!" Community based social workers and case managers are working remotely. They are completing most visits via phone, but some face to face visits when necessary, stepping up their precautions and social distancing.
Our Behavioral Health Clinic remains open, conducting all appointments via Telehealth, and having staff available at the clinic Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Farewell to our friend Sage
Even in the midst of great uncertainty, Villa youth make us proud.
Sage, a young man who is preparing to successfully discharge from the Villa's Raise the Age and Work Based Learning programs, has a big vision for his future. He says in ten years from now, he will be an entrepreneur, owner of a booming online clothing business, and an investor in the stock market!
"When I first came to the Villa, though," says Sage, "I was the opposite. I was robbing and getting into trouble. I had violated probation. I almost ended up in jail in New York City, but I had an attorney who negotiated for me to come here instead."
The Villa has made all the difference for Sage. He says the two most helpful components of his stay at the Villa have been his introduction to work and a work ethic; and the family therapy he and his family have been able to accomplish. "My family life is better," he says, "and I know now we'll be able to get along." He has gained valuable problem-solving skills with the help of a Villa Family Therapist, to help him live together with his Mom, siblings, and her boyfriend and his children; a large extended household of ten. "Plus three dogs," he adds.
For the young man who had been ready to drop out of 10th grade when he came to the Villa, Sage has made impressive strides. He had applied himself in his studies at Villa of Hope School, as well as his Work Based Learning internships. He started off working in Facility Operations, shoveling snow and helping with maintenance. He enjoyed shopping for work clothes; then began to hone his interview skills, and shopped for interview clothes."Sage is a cool dude, " says LeVar Sanders, Director of Work Based Learning. "He has strong relationships on campus with staff and youth. He's very big on respect; and that will take him far."
Lead Youth Care Professional, Shaundrana "Nay" Dean also has praise for his progress. "Sage has really improved in taking direction," she says, and notes he has especially acquired a new respect for women. She is confident that his new-found skills in understanding finances, taxes, checking and savings accounts – as well as his own personal goals – will keep him on the right track as he makes his way in the world. "He's ready," she says.
Sage moved from his on-campus internship to an interview with Champs Sports; and he got the job! He had retained the position, with glowing reviews, until the recent community health situation forced them to close for a period of time. He had done a lot of ordering, measuring people's feet, and recommending shoes, which solidified his interest in the clothing industry.
Sage is proud of his progress, and views leaving the Villa as bittersweet. "It made a difference for me," he says, "and I'm a grateful person."


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Master's Programme in Banking and Finance
Aims and Focus
The aims of the master's programme Banking and Finance are
- To offer a solid and well-founded education in finance, particularly focusing on asset pricing and financial markets, banking and financial intermediation as well as corporate finance,
- To equip students with the ability to understand finance-related issues in a comprehensive way and analyse them using adequate models and methods,
- To provide them with the necessary skills to deal with data and information systems related to financial markets in a critical, reflexive and also application-oriented way,
- To enable students to adapt and apply their theoretical knowledge when making practical management decisions,
- To prepare students for a PhD programme in Finance.
After the Programme
The master's programme in Banking and Finance provides students with the necessary skills for ambitious careers in theoretical and applied research as well as for specialised and executive positions in both private enterprises and the public sector.
In particular, graduates of this programme find excellent opportunities in consulting firms, controlling and finance departments of companies, risk management and corporate finance departments of banks as well as central banks, government and supervisory agencies, international financial institutions, and research units of commercial and investment banks. It also prepares students for good international PhD programmes.
Teacher's opinion
"The fall of 2017 marks the start of a new master's program in Banking and Finance. This program also addresses the institutional particularities of the financial systems in Continental Europe, such as their strong banking focus.
In addition to the necessary analytical, methodological skills and the institutional knowledge, students will be made familiar with the underlying economic mechanisms. Thus, the basis for a professional career will be laid and students will be taught how to manage successfully under ever more rapidly changing regulatory, technical and economic conditions.
The most important qualification for the programme is the personal interest in the topic. Basic knowledge in economic science, mathematics and statistics is also necessary to a certain degree; a prior academic degree in those particular subjects, however, is not necessary. The programme will be held exclusively in English."
Univ.-Prof. Thomas Gehrig, Ph.D., Professor of Finance
Alumni of the department say ...
Alumni of the department say ...
"For me, it was a good choice to study at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics at the University of Vienna, in particular because of the practically-oriented group works, the quantitative orientation in many of my elected courses, small class sizes and the excellent relation between lecturers and students.
In my daily work, I often rely on the financial knowledge and the ability to solve new and complex problems, acquired and exercised at the University of Vienna.
The new master's programme in Banking and Finance sounds very interesting to me. It provides a consolidated financial knowledge and opens the doors to a wide range of opportunities in the professional and also in the academic world."
Anna Demmelmayr, MSc, Senior Associate KPMG Advisory GmbH Austria
Graduate of the master's programme in Business Administration with a specialisation in Corporate Finance and Operations Research in 2014
"The master's programme in Business Administration with full specialisation in Finance gave me a sound knowledge of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets with a focus on quantitative approaches.
The matter I especially like in the new master's programme in Banking and Finance is the diversity of students. Undergraduates with different academic backgrounds, reaching from business administration and economics to mathematics, statistics and business informatics will teach all participants to solve problems through a variety of methods and look at challenges from different angles. I think the new programme is a great opportunity for all students with a high motivation and self-initiative to build a solid ground for their future career."
Richard Boulanger (CFA), MSc, Global Macro Strategist, ZZ Asset Management


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Panu Rytkönen
Self-portrait – Sculptures
Friday 21 August – Sunday 13 September 2020
Panu Rytkönen
The artist is present Sat-Sun September 5-6 at 12-17.
My mother is nowadays a terrible dark night;
I myself am pale and ugly.
The fearful cold and missing courage,
the frost and tremor of timidity
creates my power and constant victories of falling sickness.
When I want to be destroyed here,
I need few weapons and equipment;
terror, sleep, shade,
sound, a surprising word, a shout,
an unexpected sight, a thought,
misunderstanding and error are my weapons,
my equipment and tools
that I use to attack myself
and destroy something greatly small.
Adapted from Georg Stiernhielm's (1598–1672) poem "Fältskräck talar" ("Field terror speaks").
The exhibition has been supported by the Alfred Kordelin Foundation.
Panu Rytkönen (b. 1983) is a Helsinki-based sculptor who graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in 2008.


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'Write what you know.' We have all heard that statement in one context or another, but what does it mean? This is actually a beast that raises its head periodically, in many different guises, at Indies Unlimited. The 'Get it right' posts are just one guise; I think all of the staff and several guests have done at least one piece on the subject. 'Get the fight right!' was my contribution (write what you know, right?). However, it all comes down to the same thing; you have to know what you are writing about or risk being labelled unprofessional. Do The Research.
I was being interviewed on an ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) radio program last year and one of the questions put to me was, "So, being an historical fiction based on fact, I suppose you would have had to do some research for 'Terra Nullius'; as apposed to, say, your usual genres of memoir or pure fiction?" The assumption being that the 'memoirs' came straight out of my memory, and the 'fiction' came straight out of my imagination.
"Research plays a major part in the writing of any book," I said. "Even fantasy requires the writer to get some general facts and rules straight; they may actually conduct considerable research on certain aspects, giving their story credibility. Some in-depth, researched facts can do wonders to suspend a reader's disbelief, regardless of genre."
Research takes many forms and, although 'observational research' is probably the primary method of research for writers of fiction, writing a novel requires multiple phases of research, reflection and exploration to transform an original vision into a completed manuscript. All writers are natural observers, and so their research is a never ending undertaking. Writers of fiction have extra-active imaginations, and so they allow storylines and characters et cetera to flow from a rich imagination that is banked up by a lifetime of observation (a virtual plethora of research).
A friend of mine is a children's writer, who has successfully written a trilogy with the main protagonist being a teenage girl who is half Australian aboriginal and half Scottish. Many years of being a teacher and school principal (having spent a great deal of that time with aboriginal children in the far north of Australia) have given him an insight into young minds from a variety of cultures; and originating from Scotland himself, he portrays a fine example of utilising considerable, observed research and personal history.
Locational research can be a major boon for all types of fiction; whether that be in the form of detailed surroundings for specific scenes in realistic fiction or, in the case of fantasy and sci-fi writers, to help fire imagination, providing relatable details for otherworldly settings.
Internet research has become indispensable; who among us does not use the Net? Not many I'll warrant. In fact, I'd wager that part of the reason we currently have a glut of writers, quite apart from the ease of ePublishing, is the ease of research via the Internet. And don't get me wrong, I love having a wide range of information, quite literally, at my fingertips. However, let us not forget that most of that information is uploaded by parties who give no guarantees that it is rock-solid fact. For instance, I use Wikipedia but I have also corrected some quite glaring mistakes on that same Wikipedia. Libraries are less used these days, and the hard copies within them are used even less: have you noticed how the banks of computers in the libraries are always fully occupied?
Oral research is a method not often used by authors of fiction, and yet interviewing people in regard to certain jobs or vocations (like piloting a jet or performing surgery), or experiences that are impractical to actually, physically experience yourself (like drowning) is quite logical. If you can't actually experience something yourself, the best way to understand what it feels like – enough to make it appear real on the page – is to talk to someone or, better still, several people, who have experienced it.
Whether you are writing fiction or not, researching checkable facts is extremely important. My first two books were memoirs, constructs around memories, but those memories had to be backed up by research in regard to timelines and other checkable facts. Told in the first person, the characters were portrayed the way they appeared to me at the time of the remembered experiences; however, there was considerable memory searching, internal research, to establish, among other things, what limiting beliefs I viewed reality through, as that child, which helped to form the impressions of those characters.
My three subsequent books were researched and written differently, not only from the memoirs but also from each other. The characters that populate my fiction just seem to appear and tell me their stories; however I suspect they are personalities I have encountered, if not in this reality then another, or perhaps they are aspects of my own nature? The truth is probably a combination of all of the above, together with what the life experience has taught me about people and what they are capable of doing. For writers of fiction there is a large, limitless bank of research material available, in this and many other realities, should you chose to explore.
My action/crime/thriller combines of a lot of my life experiences, skills and personal knowledge; the research entailed with that book involved filling in the shortfalls in my knowledge and or experience: making sure the details, timelines and checkable facts were accurate.
The characters were all too familiar ghosts that I breathed life into: textual research. Textual research is a process of empathy to imagine the inner lives of characters.
My speculative fiction story contains portions of some deeply held personal philosophies; entailing the examination of the very nature of my own beliefs (more internal research). The characters came to me through my psyche, as I've said in whatever way that happens (more textual research).
The story moves around the planet and so, backing up my own geographical experience and knowledge, a certain amount of research was needed there; however, the real challenging research (and I loved it) was in regard to Antarctica: in the event of a polar melt, towards the later part of the 21st century, what would be the likely political implications? What would the topography be like? What would be the probable locations for population centres?
My historical fiction research encompassed all of the methodologies mentioned in this post and, had the interviewer said, "I'm supposing you would do more research?" I would have simply answered, "Yes."
The research for my historical fiction was long and arduous. It was however extremely rewarding. What began with an oral rendition of a little known episode in Tasmanian history: a chapter, inexplicably, not common knowledge even in Tasmania, let alone Australia and the world at large, took me two solid years to research and complete.
In terms of research, all books are not equal; however all writers, at least those who want to be taken seriously, need to do the research necessary for each, particular project. Not only do they owe it to themselves and their readers, should they not, they run the risk of a scathing review from a discerning reader with specialised knowledge. That alone is motivation enough for me to do the research.
How much research do you do?


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Antigua and Barbuda Economy Facts
Economical overview
Tourism is the main industry in Antigua and Barbuda. A significant portion of the state's income comes from the sale of citizenship.
Agricultural production is limited by drought and soil degradation. Since sugar cultivation was discontinued in the 1970s, large agricultural areas have been in decline.
- Countryaah.com: Major imports by Antigua and Barbuda, covering a full list of top products imported by the country and trade value for each product category.
Nearly all land in the countryside is owned by the state, which instead builds hotels and residential buildings. Vegetables and fruits are grown for domestic consumption. Cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and chickens are raised for their own livelihood. A large part of the food is imported. The seafood industry has increased in importance in recent years.
The industrial sector is small and is dominated by construction companies. In addition to building materials, for example, beverages and clothing are produced. Some industries put together imported components for, among other things, household appliances for export.
Revenue from tourism is Antigua and Barbuda's largest source of foreign currency. The industry contributes over half the gross domestic product (GDP) and an almost equal share of the labor force is estimated to be directly or indirectly employed in the tourism industry.
Various governments have tried to reduce the dependency of the tourism sector by developing other industries. A free trade zone has been established for foreign industrial companies and the country has also managed to attract some banks and finance companies that have established themselves on favorable terms. Antigua and Barbuda sell citizenship to foreigners in exchange for investment. In 2015, passport sales accounted for about a quarter of the state's revenue.
- Abbreviationfinder.org: Check this abbreviation website to find three letter ISO codes for all countries in the world, including ATG which represents the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Check findjobdescriptions to learn more about Antigua and Barbuda.
Growing growth
During the period 2000–2008, economic development was on the whole quite good, but the global financial crisis of 2008 hit hard on the tourism industry and thus also on the construction sector. The financial contributions of antiguan working abroad diminished and the effects of Texas billionaire Allen Stanford's corporate collapse (see Modern History) hit the economy hard. In 2009, gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 12 percent and was again at plus first in 2012.
In the summer of 2010, Antigua and Barbuda were granted an emergency loan by the International Monetary Fund International Monetary Fund (IMF) of US $ 117.8 million. The condition for the loan was that the state would reduce its expenses and take measures to raise tax revenue.
Growth was back to minus in 2013, but in the next three years economic development was good, mainly due to a number of infrastructure projects, such as a new airport terminal, giving the construction industry a boost. Better economy in the US and the UK, from where many tourists come, also contributed to the upturn.
In 2016, the government abolished the income tax with the aim of increasing domestic consumption and investment. The IMF was critical of the decision, which the Fund considered weakened the state's income opportunities.
Government debt reached its highest level ever in 2003, 128 percent of GDP, but then declined. In the fall of 2010, Antigua and Barbuda managed to renegotiate the terms for parts of their foreign debt, thereby further reducing the debt. However, the lending institutions still express some concern that the central government debt is too high.
Foreign trade and energy
Antigua and Barbuda are drawn with large deficits in trade abroad. The deficit is covered by a portion of tourist income and money that antiguanas abroad send home. Exports mainly consist of textiles, electrical appliances and electronic components, while imports are mainly fuel and food. The largest exporting country is the United Kingdom, while a large part of the imports are purchased from the USA.
The countries of the regional cooperation organization Caricom have signed European Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the EU. This means that the Caribbean countries do not have to impose duties and other restrictions on virtually all exports to the EU countries. In return, the Caribbean countries will gradually phase out tariffs on 87 percent of EU imports by 2033.
Antigua and Barbuda are highly dependent on imported fossil fuels for their energy supply, and through the regional cooperation Petrocaribe initiative enjoy favorable conditions when purchasing Venezuelan oil products.
According to a law from 2015, the country aims to increase the use of renewable energy from wind, solar and geothermal heat. Electricity supply is inadequate and power outages are not uncommon.
GDP per person
Total GDP
US $ 1,624 million (2018)
GDP growth
4.9 percent (2018)
Agriculture's share of GDP
1.7 percent (2018)
Manufacturing industry's share of GDP
2.4 percent (2018)
The service sector's share of GDP
68.0 percent (2018)
1.6 percent (2019)
Government debt's share of GDP
89.5 percent (2018)
eastern Caribbean dollar
Merchandise exports
US $ 208 million (2017)
US $ 554 million (2017)
Current account
US $ 34 million (2017)
Commodity trade's share of GDP
36 percent (2018)
Main export goods
textiles, electrical appliances, electronic components, vehicles and transport equipment (2015)
Largest trading partner
USA, China, Japan, UK


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Polished to a brilliant shine, this men's wedding ring is accentuated with channel set Moissanites and a round brilliant cut center stone.
The picture shown features a 1.92ctw center stone.
Center stone may be replaced with other Moissanite cuts such as Asscher, Radiant, Princess, Emerald or Cushion.
Available size available from 2 to 9. Please refer to this guide on how to measure your finger or order our free ring sizer guage.
Please INQUIRE ABOUT CUSTOMIZING THIS PRODUCT or FINANCING PROGRAMS.
Our financing program makes it affordable to shop. Automatic charges are made directly to the payment method you authorize at checkout and they are INTEREST FREE for up to 12 months!
Price may vary according to the chosen size, shape and grade of Moissanite gemstone.
2.52 carat Bezel Set Round Brilliant Cut Moissanite Men's Wedding Ring
- Metal type: Solid 14k or 18k White, Yellow or Rose Gold
- Photo was enlarged and/or enhanced for more visible details.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty included
- Item may be shipped worldwide
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Pair Antique Ruby Mantle Lusters Red Cut 2 Clear Dangle Prism Bohemian Victorian
A Gorgeous Pair (2) of Antique Ruby Lusters Red Cut to Clear w/ Dangle Prisms Bohemian Victorian. One dangle prism a 4 partially missing dangle part as shown in last pic. Or else the pair is in good condition.
Each item is about 11 tall x 6' top diameter. Please make sure to examine all the pictures, as they are an essential part of the description. Thank you and have a great day! The item "Pair Antique Ruby Mantle Lusters Red Cut 2 Clear Dangle Prism Bohemian Victorian" is in sale since Sunday, May 16, 2021.
This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Bohemian/Czech\Other Bohemian/Czech Art Glass". The seller is "gaia1751" and is located in Winnetka, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay.
- Style: Victorian
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Object Type: lusters
- Color: cranberry red ruby
- Type of Glass: Ruby


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Los Angeles native and Nashville inspired, Crimson Coward is dedicated to bringing the Nashville Hot Chicken phenomenon to the heart of Downey. Our expertise for great quality and flavorful food is inspired by our time spent meeting real Nashville chefs and exploring the greatest eateries and hot chicken joints in Nashville.
Here at Crimson Coward, we pride ourselves in serving chicken that does not compromise quality and flavor. Our chicken and food redefine quality and is made from the freshest ingredients. We only serve premium, all-natural, Non-GMO chicken, free of hormones & antibiotics from some of the most reputable farms, and our signature sides are all made fresh daily. The Crimson family is proud to bring authentic Nashville hot chicken to the heart of Downey and Los Angeles area.


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Huang Fong Original Signed Painting 1981
Huang Fong, born in 1936, was an Indonesian "Asian Modern and Contemporary" painter. His realist-impressionist paintings take us into an idyllic Balinese life of peaceful quietness. His use of 3 techniques in his paintings; Chinese inspired water color transparency along with western style oil painting and the traditional Balinese method of color rubbing set him apart from other painters in Indonesia. Huang Fong paintings have been exhibited throughout SE Asia and Europe. He died in 2004. It is in excellent condition. The size is approximately 26″ l x 19″ w. The colors in the painting are muted however the camera does not capture the gray and blue tones. There are no aging cracks visible. Please message me with questions or if you'd like to see zoomed pics for color variations. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings". The seller is "cocochanel8889″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, Brazil, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.
- Material: Oil
- Subject: Figures
- Style: Realist-Impressionism
- Listed By: Owner
- Region of Origin: Asia
- Painting Surface: Canvas
- Features: Signed
- Color: Multi-Color
- Year of Production: 1981
- Width (Inches): 25"
- Date of Creation: 1970-1989
- Height (Inches): 19"
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
- Artist: Huang Fong
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)


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So we recently partnered up with the awesome folks from BT21 and BTS SG to do a Twitter giveaway. 7 lucky fans will win one of these super adorable BT21 medium standing dolls! To all the ARMYs who've sent your responses in so far, thank you so much for your support! <3 And yes, we're seeing the GIFs too 😉
If you weren't aware of this contest, and are reading this before 14 October 2018 ends, you still have time to enter and stand a chance to win! Check out the instructions in the image above, then click on it to go to Twitter to send in your replies.
It's been 4 days since the contest began, with 2 days left to go. We got real curious about which characters were leading in the replies so far, so we went searching for answers. Here's what we found, with the help of a hashtag keyword generator.
Yup! Chimmy currently has the clear lead, followed closely by Cooky, Tata, and Koya.
Are these results expected? Surprised by anything you see? Leave a comment and let us know what you think!


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Ten-four, good buddy!
Yes, even truckers need love and thanks to the internet, there's plenty of niche dating sites and even apps to help them find it.
And that's what today's article is all about.
We are going to put the four best trucker dating sites or apps through their paces and judge them according to the four main points.
"Serious Relationships" | "Discreet Hookups" | "Best Course for Men" |
"Quick Flings" | "Normal Hookups" | "Our Quiz" |
You'll learn so much more about each site that will help you make an informed decision as to which is best considering that they are not your regular hookup sites (like BeNaughty or Ashley Madison) but tilt towards regular dating sites for a serious relationship (like Tinder).
So what are you waiting for?
Let's get the big rig rolling!
Best Trucker Dating Sites
Best Trucker Dating Sites in Video Form
Audio (podcast) form for those of you on the go
Trucker Dating: Meet Truckers App
- Signing up – 3/5
- Making contact – 3/5
- Profile quality – 3/5
- Overall quality – 3/5
- Dedicated to truckers and those who might like to date them
- You can be online in 2 minutes of having downloaded the app
- Simple to use
"Serious Relationships" | "Discreet Hookups" | "Best Course for Men" |
"Quick Flings" | "Normal Hookups" | "Our Quiz" |
- Not the biggest user base
First up in our list of potential trucker sites is an app.
This is available on the Google Play Store but not yet for Apple devices.
Of course, with this niche group, the user base is always going to be pretty small but you probably could have guessed that right?
I mean, it's only really for truckers or people that want to date truckers.
But here's a few ideas of just how many users we are dealing with.
If we look at the stats for the app on the Google Play store, it has been downloaded around 50 000 times.
While that's not a lot, you are safe in the knowledge that it's not going to be an app that a regular Joe is going to download and forget about.
I am pretty positive that those 50 000 downloads are by people who are interested in trucker dating and while it might be a low number, it's something to work with.
Also, as truckers are constantly on the move, the problem of low user numbers isn't going to be of the same magnitude as someone using a dating site who stays in the same place.
In other words, you can look for potential matchups in the destinations you often travel to.
And that's a massive advantage.
Ease of Use "mobile and desktop version"
Once you've downloaded the app off the Google Play Store there are two ways that you can register.
First, you can choose to use your Facebook account.
Secondly, you can opt to signup using a valid email address.
That means you have to provide the following bits of information:
- Your gender
- The gender you are seeking (and yes, gay and lesbian truckers are more than welcome)
- Your location
- Your age
- A username
- Email address
- Password
And that's it.
Once you log into the app for the first time, you are immediately provided with matchups that are based on your age as well as your location at that point in time.
If you like someone that you see, simply like their profile.
A like back from them means the pair of you are a mutual match and that allows you to send messages to each other.
If you'd like to message other users, however, you'd need to sign up as a member.
But what about if you move to another location?
Well, simply click on the "Who's online" button to bring up other users that might be near you.
It really is that simple to use.
Trucker Dating: Meet Truckers Cost
While it is possible to use the app without paying, provide you are able to secure mutual matches, you might want to consider membership at some stage.
Other than the ability to message anyone at any time, membership also brings other useful features.
These include:
- More flirts
- See who viewed your profile
- Undo miss-swipes
- Private mode
But what's the cost of this membership?
- 1 week trial – $6.99
- 1 month – $29.99
- 3 months – $39.99
The best place to start if you'd like to give membership a try is through the week trial.
That's ample time to see if this app will be worthwhile for you.
1. Is Trucker Dating: Meet Truckers available for Apple devices?
No, it's not.
If you'd like to find your trucker mate on Trucker Dating, you will need to download the app from the Google Play Store.
2. Does Trucker Dating: Meet Truckers allow me to sign in using my social media account?
Yes, it does.
You can sign in using your Facebook account to get on the app even faster.
Overall Rating
As a trucker, you might prefer a handy app over having to deal with a website in your search for love.
And that's what Trucker Dating: Meet Truckers brings to the party.
It's simple to download and register a profile on and also so easy to use.
Move to another town during your journey and use the "Who's online" feature to find other users near you.
It gets an overall rating of 3 out of 5.
Trucker Friends Date
- Signing up – 4/5
- Making contact – 5/5
- Profile quality – 3/5
- Overall quality – 3.5/5
- It's free
- You can search by matchups by location
- Includes a free matchup game
- Some inactive profiles
- Small user base
Trucker Friends Date is a dating website that's also aimed specifically at truckers.
Like most niche dating sites, it claims to be the biggest trucker dating site on the net.
Well that may be the case, they don't announce any kind of user numbers for their site anywhere, so I guess we are just going to have to believe them.
Those behind the site say it's not only about helping male and female truckers find a potential partner or perhaps a casual hook up, they also bring truckers together who share similar interests.
So that's the site in a nutshell.
Ease of Use "mobile and desktop version"
While Trucker Friends Date doesn't have an app, it is configured to be mobile-friendly.
And that's a real advantage for truckers, that's for sure.
If you have the time however, perhaps while having a nice cup of Joe at your local diner, you can haul out your old laptop to start the registration process.
And you don't need much time either.
Within a few minutes, you have will a fresh profile on the site as you start to look for potential matchups.
But before we get to that, let me talk you through the registration process.
It's no different from other dating sites to start with.
So you are going to have to provide your gender, the gender you'd like to match up with (the site is gay and lesbian-friendly), your date of birth, and your email address.
Then you need to set aside some time as you fill in parts of your profile as well as other critical information like:
- A username
- Password
- Location
- Age range you'd like to date
- Profile picture
- A bio (it must be 10 words or more)
- What you are looking for in a match up (also 10 words or more)
- Your appearance parameters
- Background and values
- Lifestyle questions
You won't need to verify your email to access the site but you must have a profile picture.
Trucker Friends Date is well designed with a predominantly white and blue color scheme.
You will immediately be presented with matches in your area but before we get onto that, I want to talk about finding your way around the site.
One of the things you will notice is the two rows of menus across the top of the screen.
The first row includes:
- Inbox: Here you will find your messages
- Home: This is the main page of the site with matches in your current area
- Edit profile: You can edit your profile here
- Search: Launch searches for new matchups here
- Reviews: Read reviews of the site
- Cams: If you like some live cam action, you can find it here
- Countries: You can search for members by specific countries
The second row of menus includes:
- Match me: A roulette-style match up game
- Members online now: See who is online currently
- Notifications: All your notifications are found here
- History: Here you can see a list of the profiles you have viewed, liked and blocked
- Favorites: Profiles you have favorited can be found here
- Settings: Change settings here
- Logout
That's quite a menu system but although there are many of them, each has a distinct function that I am sure you will use from time to time.
Of the menus, I want to talk specifically about the Search option.
This provides a number of parameters for you to adjust for each search.
You can search by gender, age-range but most importantly, location.
Well, say you have a big trip coming up with lots of different towns as stops.
This allows you to search ahead to see if there are potential matchups that you can meet along the way, right?
But what about contacting someone you come across?
Well, you can send them messages through their profiles.
It's a little clunky, to be honest, but most importantly, it's free!
Trucker Friends Date Cost
There are no added membership extras on Trucker Friends Date.
At this point in time, you can use the site for free.
That includes launching unlimited searches, playing the match-up game and also messaging other users.
It's all free.
1. I've found my trucker matchup. How do we now delete our profiles off the site?
It's easy.
Click on the "Edit Profile" menu and you will immediately notice the "Delete My Profile" button.
Click on that to remove your profile for good
2. What is "Match Me"?
"Match Me" is a roulette-style matchup game where you either pass on a fellow user or like them depending on their profile picture.
If they like you back, then you are a mutual matching pair.
Overall Rating
Today, Trucker Friends Date scores 3.8 out of 5.
While it doesn't have the biggest user base, it allows for free messaging and the ability to look for potential matchups in different locations.
That's invaluable for a trucker.
On the whole, the site not only looks good but it's super simple to use.
What more could you want?
Trucker Chat City
- Signing up – 4/5
- Making contact – 3/5
- Profile quality – 3.5/5
- Overall quality – 3.5/5
- Trucker chat rooms
- Access to live cams
- One of the bigger trucker dating sites in the United States
- A small but growing user base
- Messaging is not free
As of 2018, Trucker Chat City has around 12 000 members.
Where that stands now, almost three years later is anybody's guess but at the time, it was one of the biggest trucker dating sites in the United States and I am sure it still is.
Getting current user numbers, a gender breakdown of users as well as the most popular age ranges simply wasn't possible, despite some digging on my part.
All you do need to know there are many truckers who use the site as well as people who want to date them.
Ease of Use "mobile and desktop version"
Trucker Chat City is certainly a little different, that's for sure.
Before we get into how it operates, let's take you through site registration first.
The steps you will follow are similar to the sites we have already covered.
So you are going to have to give your gender as well as the gender you want to meet.
Next up is your age, your location and your chat handle (username).
Finally, it's your email address and a password.
You can also check a box that will allow you to search profiles on an affiliate site (Truckers Near Me) and puts your profile there too.
Some people may not like to do this but I feel it opens a bigger scope of matchups.
And then you are going to have to wait for your application to be approved which can take up to 24 hours.
Once you are on the site, however, it's so simple to use.
First, I want to talk about the neat design.
The site is predominantly black and red and you will immediately notice the menus at the top of the screen.
The most important is the search menu as that's going to help you find the matchups you are looking for.
If you want to chat with them, however, membership of the site will be needed.
Trucker Chat City Cost
Because you will need a membership for effective ways to communicate with others, let's take about just how much that's going to cost you.
Please note, Trucker Chat City these prices are converted into dollars from another currency used in my country so they might be slightly different.
- 5-day trial – $7
- 1-month – $44.99
- 3-months – $69.99
- 12-months – $144.99
Obviously, you should start with the trial as within those five days, you will be 99% sure if this is the site for you.
And make sure you use it thoroughly during the trial period so you can make an informed decision.
The one-month membership is expensive but then the three-month option is a little over $23 dollars a month, a massive saving indeed.
Ultimately the decision on the type of membership option is best lies with each individual.
Only you will truly know what you can or can't afford.
1. Does Trucker Chat City only have messaging or are there other ways to talk to other truckers?
No, it's not just individual messages that form the basis of communication at Trucker Chat City.
There are chat rooms as well and there are pretty active.
2. Is the site free?
You are free to register for a profile and search for potential matchups.
To message them, however, you will need to become a member of Trucker Chat City
Overall Rating
Today, Trucker Chat City gets a solid 3.5 out of 5.
It's an established trucker dating site that's got a smallish but active and growing user base.
There are lots to like about the site including the design and just how simple it is to use
But you are going to have to consider membership to message anyone effectively.
Luckily, you can make use of the 7-day trial period to really give the site a thorough check before you have to jump into that decision.
- Signing up – 4/5
- Making contact – 3/5
- Profile quality – 4/5
- Overall quality – 3.7/5
- This is the perfect site for truckers because you can search for matchups by location
- It has an excellent matching algorithm
- Registration takes plenty of time
- Profile parameters cannot be used as a way to search for matchups
eHarmony is one of the biggest dating sites in the world.
But why would we suggest it for truckers?
Well, there are a few reasons that I will get into later one.
For now, let's look at some of the unbelievable figures behind this dating site.
- There are around 10 million users
- Over 2 million people have found their significant other using the site
- Over 2 million messages are exchanged each week
- 51% of the users on eHarmony are male while 49% are females which is an excellent male to female ration
- A third of the users on the site are 25-34 years of age
- 30% of users are from 35 to 44 years old.
Certainly just in terms of the number of users, eHarmony adds so much more than the dedicated trucking dating sites and apps we have already covered.
Of course, the downside is not all the users are truckers or are looking to date them but it's easy to look beyond that thanks to the sheer numbers the site offers as well as how well it operates.
Ease of Use "mobile and desktop version"
Ok, so I am not going to lie.
Signing registering for a profile here can take some time, so make sure you not in a hurry when you do.
It's a thorough process you see, one in which following the registration process, you will have to complete your full profile.
That's a two-edged sword because, as a trucker, you might not have the time, but it's also nice to get it out the way.
Plus a completed profile gets so much more action than one that's not complete, so it's important for that to happen in my book.
But there is another reason why a completed profile is critical and that's the fact that it helps eHarmony's very impressive matching algorithm.
You have to rely on it as you cannot search for your own.
You can, however, change various parameters of the returned matches, including location.
And that's why I suggest eHarmony as a dating site that truckers can try out.
You can search for potential matchups in different cities according to the routes you travel.
Makes sense, right?
Of course, with a large dating site like eHarmony, you are going to need to pay for the chance to message others.
Just one more thing before we look at how much membership costs, another advantage for truckers is the fact that eHarmony has both an app for Android phones and Apple handsets.
That makes using it on the road so much easier, doesn't it?
eHarmony Cost
eHarmony isn't cheap.
In fact, out of all the dating sites we've covered in this article, it is the most expensive.
But then, it has so much to offer.
Other than the messaging, as a member, you can view photos of other users, see who has favorited your profile, see who viewed your profile, browse the site anonymously and receive matches out of your preferences.
All of these features can be put to good use, that's for sure even by us truckers.
Here's a breakdown of eHarmony's Premium subscriber offering:
- 1-month – $59.99
- 3-months – $35.90 per month
- 6-months. – $25.90 per month
1. How do I report someone on eHarmony?
Click on the profile of the person you'd like to report.
You will find a report button.
Click on it and they will be reported.
You will just need to follow the instructions given to you.
2. Does eHarmony have an app?
It does have for both Apple and Android phones and other devices.
Using the app is the perfect way for a trucker to make us of the site.
Overall Rating
I am sure you can see that, although eHarmony is a commercial dating site, it is something that a trucker can make use of.
The two major advantages are that it has a massive user base and you can adjust the settings to ensure matches are for a particular location.
The only real disadvantage of the site is the fact that it is very pricey when it comes to membership.
Today, eHarmony gets a rating of 3.7 out of 5.


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