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No last goodbye for Gulf migrant workers lost to virus pandemic
The body of the Indian migrant who died from coronavirus far from home was kept inside the ambulance in front of the New Sonapur Hindu crematorium in Dubai in case a friend came by for a last goodbye. A death from coronavirus means that the body cannot be sent home, and that it has to be cremated or buried in the country where the person dies. Millions of foreigners work in the United Arab Emirates and across the other wealthy Gulf nations, providing the backbone of the workforce in hospitals and banks, as well as on construction sites and in factories.


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I could expound on Ray Kroc, who started McDonald's at 52; Laura Ingalls Wilder, who published her first Little House book at age 65; or Grandma Moses, who began painting at age 75. Benjamin Franklin signed the U.S. Constitution at age 81. Golda Meir became Israel's prime minister when she was 70. Ronald Reagan became President of the United States just 16 days before his 70th birthday. And Peter Mark Roget published his well-used thesaurus at the age of 73.
Still, I think Moses rises to the top of all leaders in Scripture for his service to God in his latter years. His call at the burning bush happened when he was 80 years old. In his first 40 years, he learned the ways of the Egyptians. In his second 40 years, he had to unlearn many things. Then, from the ages of 80 to 120, this intelligent and humble man led Israel to the border of the Promised Land. 😀
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Creatures of Culture
Laura Putnam, CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, is on mic to remind us about wellness. The mismatch in talking about work life balance and actually having one is especially large in the U.S. Companies often overlook operational norms that make it harder for employees to partake in healthy choices. Meanwhile, individuals must take personal responsibility to be healthy with little time and space to do so.
It's time to rewrite the script from "take personal responsibility" to "let's take collective action." As Laura says, "We are creatures of culture." Listen as Rick and Laura unpack the current health culture and explain the nudges and cues we all need to create a healthy individual, team, and community.
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A 57-year old sex offender from Branson, MO, was recently sentenced in federal court for receiving and distributing child pornography.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says that Bill Lawrence, Jr. was sentenced on April 5, to fifteen years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Lawrence to 15 years of supervised release following incarceration.
Lawrence, who reportedly pleaded guilty on Aug. 28, 2018, has prior convictions for possessing and promoting child pornography.
According to court documents, the investigation began with two CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Authorities say Lawrence had attached images of child pornography to at least two emails that were sent from his Google account. The images depicted prepubescent children being sexually abused or in sexual poses.
Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Lawrence's residence and seized his cell phone, which contained multiple images of child porn. Lawrence admitted to officers that he used the Chat Hour application to both receive and distribute child pornography over the internet.


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Looks like the Suns got a backup point guard after all. Diminutive Tyler Ulis was taken by the Phoenix Suns with the 34th overall pick.
The Phoenix Suns are selecting Kentucky's Tyler Ulis with the No. 34 pick in the NBA Draft, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2016
Suns guard Devin Booker roomed with Ulis at Kentucky and still is very good friends with him.
Ulis is one of my favorite prospects in the draft, and falls right in line with the stereotypical "small guy getting overlooked" narrative.
"I feel like the game is getting smaller. With the way the Warriors are playing -- spacing the floor out, relying on the three-point shot a lot," Ulis said after his pre-draft workout in Phoenix. "I feel like with the open spacing I can use my IQ and my quickness to my advantage."
The Suns are far from needing another point guard on the roster, but you could do worse than nabbing Ulis this late in the draft.
@tulis3 is really talented. Can't help but be reminded of CP3 with the way he manipulates the PnR. Hope he succeeds. pic.twitter.com/SbHHMsNoA2
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June 26, 2010
Photos: Tigers Get Robbed Again
Photo evidence of just how bad the call was that kept the Tigers from tying the Braves on Saturday.
June 26, 2010
Jim Leyland After Game: 'We Should've Had It Tied'
Jim Leyland's comments about the blown call that cost the Tigers the game-tying run on Saturday were what all Tigers fans were thinking: the pitch wasn't even close.
June 26, 2010
Umpire Gary Cederstrom On Final Pitch Of Game: 'It Didn't Look Very Good'
The umpire who blew the call in today's Tigers game has come out and essentially admitted he was wrong.
June 26, 2010
Braves Hang On For 4-3 Victory Over Tigers Despite Awful 9th Inning
Chipper Jones hit a three-run home run, and Kenshin Kawakami snapped a long winless streak to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers in the middle installment of a three-game interleague set.
June 26, 2010
Tigers, Braves Meet In Second Game Of Series
The Tigers dropped the first game of the series against the Braves, but with Max Scherzer on the hill this afternoon, Detroit will look to get even with Atlanta.


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The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), institution that labels the actions of our Foundation, is organizing a Regional Dialogue on "Shared views on key issues in the Mediterranean", which will take place on the 22nd and 23rd of May 2019 at the Pedralbes Palace in Barcelona, Spain.
This meeting will gather more than 100 representatives of civil society, youth organisations and non-state actors to discuss their views for an inclusive and sustainable future in the Mediterranean region. Through various workshops, the participants will debate the role that the different stakeholders play in promoting opportunities and youth participation to develop new projects and initiatives, and will jointly propose recommendations to strengthen cooperation and create synergies in the Euro-Mediterranean.
The dialogue will focus on essential themes such as women and girls' empowerment (transversal theme), economy, environment and sustainable development, and employment and education.
This event will thus contribute to the Summit of the Two Shores' debates by putting forward the views of youth and civil society in UfM countries on selected themes for the Summit of the Heads of State (of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya), that will be held in Marseille in June 2019.
Specifically, the dialogue's working group sessions will revolve around the following key issues:
Our Foundation will participate in this last roundtable, to discuss the challenges of inclusive and equitable education and opportunities, and the specific role of women and youth in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM sector).
The event counts on the collaboration of the Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF), the United Nations Fund for the population (UNFPA) and the Spanish Youth Institute (INJUVE).
For more information, check out the programme attached.
This platform is part of the Axis 1 "Strengthening the capacities of equality actors" of the Priority Solidarity Fund "Women for the future in the Mediterranean" funded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and led by the European Institute of the Mediterranean, in the framework of the project "Developing Women's Empowerment" labelled by the Union for the Mediterranean.
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'Kirsty Harvey – An Inspirational Life'
This portrait was painted following the passing of Kirsty Harvey, who lost her battle with Cyctic Fibrosis on 26th May 2018 and is fondly missed by her husband Dougie Harvey and her loving family and friends.
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Which Is the Faster Turbo Four, a Ford Mustang EcoBoost or a Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
The Mustang EcoBoost is proof that Ford's sports car doesn't necessarily need a V8 to be fun. Especially with its optional High Performance Package. But turbocharged four-cylinders have long been the purview of hot hatches. And, in the case of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, hot sedans. So, which is faster? Throttle House decided to find out.
The 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Volkswagen Jetta GLI is classic RWD vs. FWD
Although both the 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Volkswagen Jetta GLI have turbocharged four-cylinder engines, they don't drive the same wheels. The Mustang is a rear-wheel-drive coupe, while the Jetta GLI is a FWD sedan.
The 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Throttle House tested didn't have the HPP equipment. Still, its 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder makes 310 hp and 350 lb-ft. And with the 10-speed automatic, the 'Stang goes 0-60 mph in 5 seconds, Car and Driver reports. The ¼-mile passes in 13.5 seconds.
If the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI's name sounds familiar, that's because it shares a lot of its hardware with the Golf GTI hot hatch. It legitimately is "a GTI with a trunk," Car and Driver reports. The Jetta GLI has the GTI's rear suspension, its limited-slip differential, and its front brakes, which come from the Golf R, Road & Track reports.
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI also has the GTI's engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 228 hp and 258 lb-ft. Plus, while it offers a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. That's the transmission Throttle House tested.
Although it's down on power, the Volkswagen GLI weighs about 550 pounds less than the Ford Mustang EcoBoost. Unfortunately, on paper, that doesn't seem to help. In Car and Driver's testing, the sedan went 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds. And its ¼-mile time is 0.7 seconds slower than the Mustang's time.
How did Throttle House compare these two cars?
Throttle House ran three drag races to compare the 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
The first two tests were traditional standing-start ¼-mile races, one with traction control and one without. The last race was a rolling-start race, meant to remove any launch difficulties or software benefits.
Interestingly, although it doesn't accelerate as quickly as the Mustang, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI could beat it in the rolling race. Admittedly, its 5-60 mph time is still 0.5 seconds behind the Mustang's time, Car and Driver reports. However, Car and Driver found the Jetta GLI's top gear 30-50 mph time is exactly the same as the Mustang EcoBoost's time. Oddly, though, the Ford Mustang EcoBoost has the faster top gear 50-70 mph time.
But that's all on paper. What happened when real tires hit the real pavement?
Could the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI keep up with the Ford Mustang EcoBoost?
Sadly, although the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is lighter than the Ford Mustang EcoBoost, it couldn't overcome the power disparity. It lost all three races to the Mustang.
Interestingly, though, that might be due to having too much power. The Throttle House hosts noted that the Jetta GLI smoked its tires more than the Mustang did. And the sedan managed to keep up with the coupe better during the rolling race, likely because it wasn't doing a mini-burnout. Perhaps with better tires, things might have ended differently.
However, in the end, in standard form, the 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost is faster than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
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Apparently, I am one of them. Who knew?
Alexander Hellene, a fine author in his own right knew.
He wrestled me to the ground and wrung some deeply introspective thoughts out of me. There are multiple blog posts worth of content here, content that needed his probing and incisive questions to draw forth. A renewed sense of humility when it comes to the craft has inspired a reticence to discuss such things, and I am grateful for the man's persistence in helping me overcome that.
And check out Alex's fun adventure series, Swordbringer. It's the classic story of a boy and his dog…but the dog is really an alien friend and they aren't supposed to be friends. It's got more heart than a schoolroom on Valentine's day.


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Today was the Washington Football Team's second practice that was open to reporters(see pictures, videos, and updates here). Dwayne Haskins Jr. had some positives and negatives in today's practice. Ryan Anderson returned to practice after dealing with a minor injury, but rookie Saahdiq Charles was still being held out. Chase Young was also held out of team drills while he deals with a hip flexor.
Geron Christian Sr. has been taking advantage of his opportunities at left tackle and has impressed Rivera. He is also high on former Stanford RB Bryce Love. Rivera said he is multi-dimensional and could be and every down back for Washington. Alex Smith and Reuben Foster are also progressing in their recoveries from leg injuries, but Love is furthest along.
Training Camp Press Conference - Head Coach Ron Rivera https://t.co/FzAjXAsu1a
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 19, 2020
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Rivera said there were some good things from Dwayne Haskins today. He went through his reads and progressions. He's still learning and growing, though.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 19, 2020
Rivera said there were "some good things" from Dwayne Haskins in Day 2 of padded practices. There were also times when he didn't do exactly what he was supposed to.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 19, 2020
Ryan Anderson:
Rivera said that Ryan Anderson fits right into the DL rotation and gives Washington great flexibility. Said he's had a "solid camp" and that they feel comfortable where he's at entering the season.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 19, 2020
Rivera said Ryan Anderson "fits right in" with the rotation at DL. He has a versatile set of skills that allows the coaching staff to move him around on the defense. And Anderson has done good things with that so far.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 19, 2020
Chase Young:
Ron Rivera told us that they held Chase Young back and wanted to be careful with him because of a hip flexor.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 19, 2020
Rivera said Chase Young is dealing with a hip flexor, so that's why he was not out there following individual drills. Rivera said they want to be smart with him and not overwork him.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 19, 2020
Chase Young dealing with a hip flexor, per Rivera. The rookie largely watched today out of precaution. Hope to minimize the issue rather than have a 4-5 day problem. So, yeah, we have a new topic.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 19, 2020
Geron Christian Sr.:
Geron Christian has been working with the 1's so far and Rivera is impressed with him. He's caught the coaches' eyes, Rivera said, and they're getting a good look at what he's capable of.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 19, 2020
Bryce Love:
Rivera said he really appreciates how hard Bryce Love has worked to get back. Rivera said he was multi-denominational and said Love could be an "every down back."
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 19, 2020
Rivera on Bryce Love. Said it's been "amazing" to watch the RB return from that knee injury. Emphasized Love offers more versatility than he was allowed to show at Stanford.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 19, 2020
Rivera has a ton of good things to say about RB Bryce Love: smart, bright, passionate, hard-working, explosive, dynamic, multi-dimensional.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 19, 2020
Said Love did not do a lot of pass-catching at Stanford but that he's capable of it. Said he could be an every-down back.
Reuben Foster:
Rivera said Reuben Foster has progressed exactly how he thought he would so far. Rivera said Foster has gotten a limited number of reps. They want to monitor him, but they're hoping to continue seeing growth from him.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 19, 2020
Ron Rivera said Bryce Love "Is a guy who can be an every down back for you." - Didn't have as much experience in the pass game at Stanford.
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 19, 2020
With Reuben Foster - "limited number of reps"
Bryce ahead of Reuben...Reuben ahead of Alex in recovery. @WSHFootballSI @theMMQB
Alex Smith:
Rivera said the biggest thing with Alex Smith is "reintroducing him to 11-on-11 football." Alex only participated in individual and 7-on-7 drills today.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 19, 2020
Rivera floats having Smith participate in 9-on-7 to have him see where the extra pressure is coming from. That's a gradual step before having him play in 11-on-11.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 19, 2020
Ron Rivera said he had a conversation with Alex Smith before he returned. He told Smith, "The biggest thing is you have to protect yourself. You have to be able to protect yourself."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 19, 2020
TEs coach Pete Hoener was getting after his guys today. https://t.co/eierRUpcts
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 19, 2020
Rivera said there will come a point where there will be about 15 guys on offense and defense that need to be in the rotation and need opportunity. They're not at that point yet, though.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 19, 2020
Defensive Line:
Rivera said some young guys on the defensive line have really stepped up. He still doesn't want to jump to conclusions just yet because it would be premature after two practices, but he does like how they have risen to the challenge.
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DENVER – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Friday he was launching a grand jury investigation into the August 2019 death of Elijah McClain in Aurora.
Weiser's office said in a news release that grand juries are "an investigative tool that has the power to compel testimony from witnesses and require production of documents and other relevant information that would otherwise be unavailable."
Weiser's office said the grand jury investigation would be "thorough, guided by the facts and law and worthy of the public's trust" but said it could not discuss the investigation further at this time to maintain its integrity. No timeline for the investigation was announced.
Gov. Jared Polis appointed Weiser to be the special prosecutor in a state investigation into McClain's death, which happened after a violent encounter with police on Aug. 24, 2019 as he walked home from a convenience store. McClain was put in a carotid hold and paramedics injected him with a heavy dose of ketamine. He went into cardiac arrest and was declared brain dead days later before he died on Aug. 30, 2019.
So far, no charges have been announced stemming from that investigation.
The grand jury probe is now just one of several investigations into McClain's death and the actions that surrounded it at the local, state and federal levels – which became an international story during last summer's Black Lives Matter protests. Those include a top-down review of the Aurora Police Department by the state attorney general, an independent investigation by Chicago-based 21CP Solutions to conduct a comprehensive review of the police department, and a review in the Colorado U.S. Attorney's Office alongside the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division.
The results from Aurora's independent investigation are expected to be presented to the city council in February.
The latest order from Polis designating Weiser as the state prosecutor in the state investigation, Polis says Weiser has been directed to "take all necessary actions to investigate, on behalf of the State of Colorado, offenses, including criminal offenses, arising from the August 24, 2019 encounter with Elijah McClain and/or his subsequent deaths, and, if deemed necessary, prosecute any persons, including law enforcement or any other individual, for such offenses."
McClain's family has also filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Aurora and the officers and paramedics involved in his August 2019 death.
Aya Gruber, a law professor at University of Colorado Law School Weiser could have chosen to open a grand jury investigation to subpoena evidence or compel witness testimony but also,
"Or they think it's a really hot button issue and they don't want to the ones responsible for making the ultimate charging decision,"
She added that if any charges are filed, it will be based off of the evidence that is presented.
"A lot of what it comes down to in many of these cases: were police following protocol, did they see a threat, and was their assessment of the threat and the level of force they used - reasonable?"


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Wentworth Institute of Technology has scored the approval of the would-be neighbors of its planned 109,000-square-foot dorm at 525 Huntington Avenue. The school believes it can draw more than 300 students who would otherwise rent elsewhere in the Fenway and Mission Hill: "The reason they're so confident they'll fill all the beds? Two words—granite countertops." [Banker & Tradesman]
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She's a little kooky and generally awkward, but she's Eleanor making her way through her maze of a life and she's been doing fine, so far.
"Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman tells an endearing, and often relatable story of a routine-oriented woman whose life shifts tremendously when she and the scruffy IT guy at work get jumbled into the life of an elderly man who essentially shapes the way they continue to live their lives.
Though fictional, their realizations greatly reflect the struggles of acceptance and normalcy many of us face within our own lives.
Eleanor seems like she has it together, but going home every night to an empty apartment and a kitchen stocked with just tortellini and vodka slowly loses its comfort amid weekly phone conversations with her jailbird mother.
"Mummy" we learn is far from Eleanor's comfort, and clearly the force behind her troubled and dark past. It's never directly focused on, but within this part of the story there is an unspoken sadness based around their tense relationship.
When Eleanor meets the big-hearted Raymond at work and they aid an elderly gentleman, Sammy, after his fall in front of a grocery store, their friendship grows organically.
This new, unexpected bond pretty much saves this atypical woman from a life her mother aims to scare her into.
With this friendship, Eleanor sees herself progressing as she expands her social life, beats her routine and moves up the ladder at work.
However, all this change, no matter how good it may be, does not come easily for Miss Eleanor Oliphant.
Depression and self-doubt continuously hit the quirky 30-something-year-old, causing blips in her positive character development.
She falls back into isolation and unhappiness, but this time she has someone who cares enough for her to get her back on track – Raymond.
These characters feel like real people. Their moments of kindness, silence and unsure dialogue reflect natural human interaction.
Not to mention, Eleanor is just hilarious when she examines new concepts in her mind.
"Was this how it worked, then, successful social integration? Was it really that simple? Wear some lipstick, go to the hairdressers and alternate the clothes you wear?" Eleanor ponders after she gets some newfound attention in the office.
Author Gail Honeyman perfects this tale of subtle heartache with giggly rhetoric led by a socially awkward, out-of-the-ordinary heroine.
The book also carefully examines how moments from our childhood may later affect us in our adult lives and the way we curate relationships with people.
It explores how adults may also exhibit tendencies that are harmful in ways that many would think they should outgrow past the age of 16, such as when Eleanor develops an immense crush on a local Glasgow pop-star who is simply out of reach.
Eleanor's loneliness turned happiness, and then depression to stability speaks for the lives of many and proves that with the right people behind you there is always room for growth and self-betterment.
In many ways, we can all see a bit of ourselves in Eleanor Oliphant.
Soon to be made into a major motion picture, the emotions of these warm characters should translate to the big screen beautifully.
Life may have been fine for Eleanor, but by the end of the novel she learns to start living.


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Manufacturing firm Bright Machines raises $132M after unfulfilled SPAC deal • ZebethMedia
In May of last year, Bright Machines announced plans to embrace the SPAC craze with a merger deal that valued the Bay Area-based manufacturing firm at $1.6 billion. As the temperatures for the phenomenon cooled, however, so too did its plans. The plug was pulled last December, a little over a month before it was planned to go through.
Even without the SPAC slowdown, it hasn't exactly been the ideal economy for such a large deal.
Today, the company announced that it's returned to the more tried and true method of fundraising with a combined $132 million raise — that's $100 million in equity funding (led by founder Lior Susan's own Eclipse Ventures) and $32 million in debt (co-led by Silicon Valley Bank and Hercules Capital). All told, the latest round brings the firm up to $330 million since its 2018 founding, when it arrived with a $179 million Series A.
The funding comes as the U.S. has taken an aggressive approach toward reinvigorating domestic manufacturing, in part due to economic incentive bills like the CHIPS act. Firms like Intel have been investing billions to help diversify geographic semiconductor production. Bright Machines' own vision is built around the concept of "micro factories" — software-driven production lines that rely on robotics and automation.
The company says it has deployed some 100 such micro factories across 13 countries since its founding. The latest funding will go toward accelerating its roadmap.


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'it is only unconscious to the mind, not to the body'
Our natural state is love; our very essence is love. When we are present to our experience of life, it is an experience of love. Love of our self, love of life – those are just labels to try to describe the felt-sense of awareness of being present, here, now.
The mind is very good at interpreting the body's experience into a story, and that story repetitive in our internal dialog, can harden into a pattern – a neural pathway that can be triggered by a similar experience, a passing energy that the mind interprets once again – and into a story.
As 9-centered humans, we are capable of the felt-sense of awareness of love, while also capable of identifying with the story that our mind is telling us. The dilemma is that we have been trained to believe that we are our mind, rather than training the mind to be an observer of our experience. We believe the mind's story that we should find love in a particular person, that love should carry us from one peak experience of excitement and happiness to the next, that there is something in particular life should give us as an experience of love – and if only we did this or that, we'd have it. Or, we believe the mind's story that we are not worthy of love, we are broken and wounded, and will never find love if we don't change this or that about ourselves.
Love is like an ever-shining internal light, showing us ourselves, as we experience the pure love of communion with our self. The dilemma is that we don't see it at all. The internal dialog or mental stories are like blinds which block that internal love light. The blinds may be beautiful or ugly, but we find them captivating our attention, so that we never see the inner light itself. We don't recognize love, because we are stuck looking at the obstacles, the blinds that we put in the way between us and our actual experience of life.
With the mechanics of Human Design, the path to self-love is a binary path. On the one side, we have to train the mind to observe the experience of the present moment, the life that the body is experiencing. In order to train the mind, we have to be able to see the conditioning blinds, the persistent illusion that the mind is focused upon. When we can see the conditioning stories, we can begin to observe what is beyond them.
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Explanation: How come the crescent Moon doesn't look like this? For one reason, because your eyes can't simultaneously discern bright and dark regions like this. Called earthshine or the da Vinci glow, the unlit part of a crescent Moon is visible but usually hard to see because it is much dimmer than the sunlit arc. In our digital age, however, the differences in brightness can be artificially reduced. The featured image is actually a digital composite of 15 short exposures of the bright crescent, and 14 longer exposures of the dim remainder. The origin of the da Vinci glow, as explained by Leonardo da Vinci about 510 years ago, is sunlight reflected first by the Earth to the Moon, and then back from the Moon to the Earth.
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Well, we just completed an exhilarating weekend of conferencing. Our SCBWI chapter just had its annual Fall Conference. Speakers included author Bruce Coville, agent Sarah Crowe, editor Lynne Polvino, author Esther Hershenhorn, illustrator Tony Sansevero, illustrator Don Tate, and licensing agent Suzanne Cruise.
Friday night, Cyn and I hosted a cocktail party featuring Texas wine and Central Market catering for out-of-town speakers and those folks who lent a hand at the conference and for the chapter during the year. I didn't get a chance to speak with everyone, but managed to talk with Bruce Coville (once I dragged him away from signing stock) about fantasy, humor, old houses, school visits, our mutual friend David Lubar, and our respective levels of geek-dom. Cynthia has more here,
and Jo Whittemore has some pictures and gracious words here.
On Saturday, Bruce spoke about the need for fantasy and humor (during one of the best conference speeches I've ever heard), and also managed to work in some craft pointers. Tony, who's illustrated some of Bruce's novels, showed some of his new work, including the artwork for Jerry Wermund's new picture book, and also provided fascinating insights into how illustrators should "market" their portfolios. Esther gave a great speech about resources for writers and all that you need to learn if you want to be part of the business. Sara demonstrated what a good query letter should look like, and Lynne told everyone how to get out of the slush pile. (I missed Don's talk, but am positive it was intriguing and useful :-)).
On the whole, the conference was fun and exhausting. Congratulations to outgoing RA Julie Lake, and welcome to incoming RA Tim Crow.


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Sixgill shark
The sixgill shark has six pairs of gills instead of the normal five
Sixgill shark Scientific Classification
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Sixgill shark Conservation Status
Sixgill shark Locations
Sixgill shark Facts
- Prey
- Fish, sharks, rays, and crustaceans
- Group Behavior
- Solitary
- Fun Fact
- The sixgill shark has six pairs of gills instead of the normal five
- Estimated Population Size
- Unknown
- Biggest Threat
- Overfishing
- Most Distinctive Feature
- The massive rows of comb-like teeth
- Other Name(s)
- Cow Shark
- Gestation Period
- Longer than 2 years
- Habitat
- Oceans
- Predators
- Humans, orcas, sharks, dolphins, and sea lions
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Type
- Shark
- Common Name
- Sixgill Shark
- Number Of Species
- 3
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The sixgill shark is a silent predator that stalks the deep and dark oceans.
It's also a genus of ancient prehistoric sharks that contains three distinct species. By far the best-known species is the bluntnose sixgill shark, which can sometimes be observed near Puget Sound or Vancouver Island. Due to their solitary and elusive nature, not a lot is actually known about their behavior.
5 Incredible Sixgill Shark Facts!
- These sharks are considered to be among the most prehistoric of sharks. This means it retains some characteristics and adaptations that are largely unchanged from the time it first evolved some 200 million years ago.
- One of the more interesting facts is that these sharks give birth via a method called ovoviviparity. This is a halfway method between egg-laying and live birth in which the eggs develop inside the mother's body until they are ready to hatch.
- Sxigill sharks appear to stay in deep water during the day and then migrate toward shallower waters toward the night.
- These sharks appear to have several adaptations that make it more buoyant. Whereas most sharks must generate lift while moving through the water to stop from sinking, the sixgill shark can simply glide upward without much effort.
- Hexanchoid sharks sense the world around them with highly developed scent and eyes. They can also detect vibration and faint electrical signals.
Sixgill Shark Classification and Scientific Name
The scientific name of this shark genus is Hexanchus. This quite literally means six gills in Latin. They are a member of the cow shark family, Hexanchidae, although most other members of this family are now extinct and only known from the prehistoric fossil record.
Sixgill Shark Species
There are three living species of these sharks, plus eight more extinct species found in the fossil record.
- Bluntnose Sixgill Shark: The largest and most well-known member of the hexanchoid sharks, the bluntnose sixgill has a wide distribution all over the world, from Patagonia to Alaska, from Puget Sound to the Japanese sea, from the North Sea to southern Africa.
- Bigeye Sixgill Shark: Named for its relatively large eyes, this shark is found in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific.
- Atlantic Sixgill Shark: Formerly considered to be part of the same species as the bigeye sixgill, this Atlantic shark was determined to be a completely separate species in 2018. They are differentiated by their smaller size – they do not usually exceed 6 feet in length – and their Atlantic-based location.
Sixgill Shark Appearance
These sharks are characterized by a broad and pointed head, a long tail, large green eyes, a single dorsal fin on the back, and comb-like teeth arranged in six separate rows on each side of the lower jaw. By far the easiest way to identify them, though, is the presence of six gill pairs. Most sharks only have five. The skin color ranges between dark gray, brown, or olive green near the back and lighter gray on the stomach.
Adult sharks, including the largest species, the bluntnose sixgill, measure no more than 20 feet long. The smallest species is the Atlantic sixgill at 6 feet long. Females tend to be slightly larger than males.
Sixgill Shark Distribution, Population, and Habitat
These sharks are found across temperate and tropical seas all over the world. They tend to roam around deep water fairly close to continental shelves, islands, seamounts, and mid-ocean ridges. In colder environments, like Puget Sound and Vancouver Island, they like to live in shallower water.
The bluntnose sixgill and bigeyed sixgill sharks are considered to be near threatened by the IUCN Red List, with both of their population numbers falling, while the Atlantic sixgill shark is a species of least concern. The biggest threat is overfishing, both as accidental bycatch and for food and sport.
Sixgill Shark Predators and Prey
The bluntnose shark sits near the top of the marine food chain. Despite its enormous size, it does have to be wary of larger predators.
What eats the sixgill shark?
An adult bluntnose shark is preyed upon by great white sharks and killer whales. Young sixgills are also preyed upon by dolphins and sea lions.
What does the sixgill shark eat?
These sharks are highly skilled predators whose diet consists of fishes, rays, crustaceans, sharks, and even carrion. While not very fast, it is thought to ambush prey at close range with a quick strike. Whatever it cannot swallow whole it will grind up in the rows of sharp teeth.
Sixgill Shark Reproduction and Lifespan
Not many concrete facts are known about the shark's reproductive behavior. It's speculated that the bluntnose sixgill shark reproduces at some point between May and November, and the male possibly initiates courtship by nipping at the female's gills, which can leave behind scars. After copulating, the female carries the eggs for approximately two years until giving birth to a litter of anywhere between 22 to 110 pups. The sheer number of young suggests it is an adaptation to compensate for the very high mortality rate.
The young are fairly well-developed at the moment of their birth, measuring up to 30 inches, and must learn to fend for themselves. The parents play no actual role in the development of the young. These are long-lived animals that grow and mature slowly. It's speculated that a male bluntnose reaches sexual maturity between 11 and 14 years old, while the female reaches maturity between 18 and 35 years old. Their overall lifespan is estimated to be up to 80 years in the wild.
Sixgill Shark in Fishing and Cooking
The bluntnose sixgill shark is caught both commercially and for sport with line gear, gillnets, traps, and trawls. The flesh can be frozen, fresh, or dried-salted and also used for oil and fishmeal. The liver of the hexanchoid shark is thought to be toxic, because ingestion has been known to cause pain and sickness for up to 10 days. Even the skin can occasionally cause sickness.
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What is a sixgill shark?
The sixgill, also known as a cow shark, is a large deep water shark with six gills instead of the normal five. It has many adaptations to help it survive the dark ocean habitat.
Where are sixgill sharks found?
Sixgill sharks are found in deepwater habitats all over the world.
Do Sixgill sharks attack humans?
Only a few attacks on humans have ever been documented. Despites its size, this is a rather shy and non-aggressive shark.
How deep do sixgill sharks live?
The sixgill has been found at depths of up to 2,500 feet.
Are sixgill sharks dangerous?
The sixgill shark has never been known to attack a person without some provocation. It does not seem to naturally consider humans as a viable part of its diet.
How old are sixgill sharks?
Sixgill sharks are thought to live up to 80 years in the wild.
Why doesn't the sixgill shark have a dorsal fin?
The sixgill shark does have a single dorsal fin near the tail, but it's lacking in a second dorsal fin near the center of the back. Normally, dorsal fins serve the purpose of improving stability but at the cost of drag. This may be an adaptation of some sort to move through the water.
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- Florida Museum, Available here: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/hexanchus-griseus/
- Animal Diversity Web, Available here: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Hexanchus_griseus/
- Sci News, Available here: http://www.sci-news.com/biology/atlantic-sixgill-shark-hexanchus-vitulus-05752.html
- Ocean Explorer, Available here: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex1703/logs/mar18/welcome.html


text: Massive thanks to Punk News for their premiere of — and kind words about — the video of "One Sparrow Down", from my forthcoming album The St Buryan Sessions which is now available to pre-order via Bandcamp on CD and numbered limited-edition blue vinyl double LP! "McQuaid strips the track back to a chilling, sparse Euro-folk track, propelled by a cold, marching percussion. Meanwhile, McQuaid tells a parable that isn't quite as simple as it seems. It's interesting that the track reaches so far past post-punk minimalism that it comes back around again to something ancient." Nice! Watch the video here. Recording and production by Martin Stansbury, mastered by Stuart Bruce, video by Mawgan Lewis.


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Panama 2020 – Last Show On Earth Ep 7
The first time I met Jose Angulo it was only briefly, as my limited Spanish didn't allow us too deep an exchange, but he stayed in my mind. Like meeting old man time himself, his eyes were aglow with tales of distant seas and mountain ranges that hold up the very heavens above the earth. There he stood, leaning on his fence gazing out to sea, the gatekeeper to the promised land of trash that lay beyond these few settlements. He made a lasting impression on me even then, so I was overjoyed to see him stroll over as we sifted through the plastic on the shoreline this time, especially knowing we could converse more fully second time round now my Spanish was so much better and Mai was here also.
He looked baffled by us, sifting through the plastic along his fence line. We explained our mission, that we create art from this stuff and are looking for the interesting bits and pieces amidst the detritus. He smiled knowingly, nodding, "I will look for things for you, I'm good at finding things!" We chatted a while then bid him farewell, and moved back towards the festival. We could see him bending down, collecting things as he returned home.
We returned just before the festival started, looking for some new treasures to finish the House of Apocalypse. His face lit up as we approached, "Amigos!" He welcomed us with open arms for a bear hug, making us the best cup of coffee we had had in two months. He produced a box of treasures, all the good stuff, dolls arms, small figures, broken toy parts, a fine horde!
He invited us in to show us his own work, incredible driftwood pieces, covered in shells and micro particles, towers of platform structures holding miniature worlds aloft and a tall driftwood ship complete with sails, beautiful work. Funnily enough it's the kind of stuff I imagined making when I first came here, before I got distracted by the endless piles of plastic. Jose is as old as time and as young as the dawn, he has one of those faces that tells a thousand stories, an energy that immediately makes you feel calm, and some awesome one-liners to boot!
When we went to see him post-festival I was already enquiring about any properties in the area it might be possible to rent, but had thus far drawn blanks. His face lit up with that illuminating smile of his, "Una casa? Yes of course there is, just over the hill, come I will show you". Machete in hand, we followed him up the hill and onto a jungle track.
Safe havens not hard to find,
For the one eyed king in the land of the blind,
At the edge of the world, safe from harm,
Where the seas are fierce but the breeze is warm.
Broken plastic on golden sands, the only sign of human hands,
All the things we threw away, return to haunt us this dark day,
So sits I watching from afar, and wonder really where we are.
Now tomorrow's cancelled and times stood still,
As I beat a retreat to the house on the hill,
To gaze spellbound as Atlantic breaks,
the Caribbean's turquoise gates,
With wild white horses bearing down,
On paradise here, now lost and found.


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Christians have had our identity or 'self' changed, and now our goal is to live according to that new self.
Colossians 3:5-10
5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
Reading this passage, what most caught my eye were the last two verses, and the concept of having our old selves 'taken off' and our new selves 'put on'.
The metaphor of taking off and putting on clothing reminded me of times where I've felt I should do a purge of my wardrobe. The old self is like discarding an old, shabby, embarrassing set of clothes. A few items that have previously been in my wardrobe come to mind…one particularly sorry-looking jacket, with the zipper broken, the collar terribly frayed, and a hole in one of the sleeves, in particular. I was a bit sad to see it go, but looking back it's definitely a good thing that I discarded it! For everybody involved.
Perhaps that's similar to how a part of us can feel sad to let go of sin. It's comfortable, it's familiar. But it is so much better for us (and 'for everybody involved') that we discard it.
I think the last two verses are a great little summary. The past tense of 'taken off' and 'put on' means that this is an event that has already occurred for us as Christians. Jesus has changed our identity. How comforting that can be! To know that deep down, Jesus has given us a new self. He's given us a brand spanking new set of clothes. What's left for us to do is bring our behaviour in line with our new identity as loved children of God.
Head: There's a "therefore" in verse 5 – look back at the verses preceding it. Why, according to Paul, should we put to death what is earthly in us?
Heart: How can the fact that Jesus has given us a new self, a new identity, give you comfort and assurance?
Hands: How can the fact that Jesus has given us a new self, a new identity, give you motivation to put to death the old self? What example of this comes to mind?
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you that you have given me a new self and a new identity. Help me to believe that even on the days where the evidence of that may be harder to see. I pray that you would transform me, so that my behaviour falls closer in line with my new identity as a loved child of yours. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
A song to listen to: Raised with Christ
David Lather


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Just a few minutes away from York House, Abbots Green and Monk Park holiday parks is the historic market town of Thirsk. Set against the spectacular backdrops of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, it has numerous beautiful features and attractions.
To help you make the most of being close to this great community, we have created the Visitor's Guide to Thirsk.
Please note this blog was originally written in August 2018 and updated in May 2021 to reflect any changes following the Covid-19 pandemic. We are absolutely delighted to report that every visitor attraction, eaterie and shop featured in the original blog is still going strong and welcoming visitors despite the impact of the pandemic. The only place currently closed is the Ritz Cinema, and we wish the volunteers all the best in their efforts to re-open soon.
Things to do in Thirsk
Step into Herriot country. As well as as being a traditional and charming market town, Thirsk was the home and workplace of renowned vet and author James Herriot. One of the top attractions includes his restored home and veterinary practice in Kirkgate, which is now the World of James Herriot museum. You can discover more about the life of this famed local vet whose books were based on his experiences. The museum has memorabilia from the author's life, as well as looking at the wider historical context, including life in 1940s Yorkshire and the role of the rural vet.
Just across the road from the World of James Herriot, you can experience the history of the town at Thirsk Museum. It is the birthplace of Thomas Lord, founder of Lord's Cricket Ground, and features exhibits about local life, farming, furniture, costumes and more. It is best known for the Busby Stoop chair. Legend has it the chair was cursed by a murderer awaiting the noose in 1702 and it was said to cause the death of anyone who sat on it. So many deaths were attributed to the chair that, in 1978, the pub's landlord gave it to the museum… where it hangs from the ceiling to ensure that nobody sits on it again!
If a day at the races is more your style, you're in luck: Thirsk Racecourse has regular meets throughout spring and summer. As well as beautiful surroundings and a fun day out, the racecourse offers options for hospitality – and there's a traditional Ladies' Day in September for those who like to dress up, too. Thirsk Racecourse is one of many dotted around North Yorkshire – find out more about other courses near our parks in this previous blog.
For something a bit different, see the eagles, falcons, hawks, vultures and owls dive and swoop at the Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre. There are impressive displays and opportunities to hold the birds under the guidance of skilled handlers.
We also love The Ritz Cinema, one of the oldest continuous run cinemas in the United Kingdom, and so wanted to mention it even though it is not yet open again following lockdown. Having first launched to the public in 1912 it is known far beyond Thirsk itself, offering a mix of box office hits and more unusual screenings. It is now run by a committed team of volunteers, who maintain its traditional feel and warm welcome. You can even hire the whole place out for special occasions!
Market days in Thirsk
The twice-weekly bustling markets are one of the best aspects of Thirsk life. Every Monday and Saturday, the space around the marketplace is filled with stalls selling everything from fruit and vegetables to gifts, clothes and much more. Make sure you take the time to browse the stalls while you're at Abbots Green.
Independent shops in Thirsk
Thirsk boasts some outstanding independent businesses, selling clothes, jewellery, home furnishings, toys and much more. These are just a few of our favourites.
If you're a book lover, you could lose a lot of time in the award-winning and independent White Rose Book Café. Its shelves are filled with everything from local history books to the latest bestsellers. There are regular events for children and adults, and you'll find a wonderful cafe at the back of the ground floor.
Kristina's is a charming craft and gift shop, with something to suit just about every taste. There are also opportunities to try crafts yourself in regular workshops – particularly fun if you have children or grandchildren to entertain! If you're not the creative type, there are plenty of ready-made options to take home or give to friends, including lots of fair trade items.
Every good market town should have a decent butcher, and Thirsk certainly does. In fact, it has three! Johnson's has been trading for almost 200 years and still offers great choice. You'll find everything here from day-to-day meat to more unusual choices for a special occasion. There's even a butchery school if you fancy learning how the experts prepare meat.
Places to eat in Thirsk
A good pub lunch and a local pint are two things you won't struggle to find here. There are numerous pubs to choose from in the market square and lining the side streets, including The Little Three and The Frankland Arms.
One of the most popular places to eat and drink in Thirsk is the Golden Fleece. Part of a small chain, it boasts good quality food and drink, as well as function rooms for special occasions. If you have friends visiting who prefer their own space, it also has 26 comfortable en-suite bedrooms.
There are also plenty of cafes to choose from. We love Yorks of Thirsk, with its home-made sandwiches, soups and hot meals, as well as The Pantry – try its afternoon tea, complete with home-made cakes. Nearby, at Upstairs Downstairs, you'll find a charming cafe with a deli selling local cheeses, meats, chutneys and more.
And don't forget our very own café, The Old Barn Coffee Shop, located at Abbots Green. Open to the general public, The Old Barn provides a delightful place to enjoy coffee, cakes and many other treats in a countryside setting.
Thirsk is a wonderful place to visit and just four miles from the front gates at Abbots Green – you can even catch a bus into town from right outside. If you're looking for something in particular not covered above, our team will be happy to give you the benefit of their local knowledge!


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Learning to Drive: Moving Off & Pulling Over
2022-02-01Part 2 of the Learning to Drive series, Moving Off. The move off is the first example of your driving ability and can set the tone for the rest of the test.
Learning To Drive: How To Get Moving
MSM Routine (Mirror Signal Manoeuvre) The MSM Routine is a key driving basic and is used whenever you intend to manoeuvre - Including but not limited to: The move off, Junctions, Roundabouts, Pulling over etc. It stands for Mirror - Signal - Manoeuvre You check your mirrors, signal the direction you want to go, then perform the manoeuvre when safe to do so. 6 Point Check After starting the engine you'll probably learn another driving basic - the 6 Point Check. This routine involves the driver checking 6 points in and around the car to spot any potential Hazards.
- 1) Left Blind Spot
- 2) Left Wing Mirror
- 3) Centre Mirror / Rear View Mirror
- 4) Out the Car's Front
- 5) Right Wing Mirror
- 6) Right Blind Spot
The Blind Spot is the area no mirrors can see. Blind Spot checks show you cars as they are passing.
Biting Point The Biting Point is the moment where the connection between the engine and wheels is almost complete. It is achieved by lifting the clutch whilst the car is in gear. As you reach the biting point you will start to feel the car rumble (if the car is in neutral you will not feel anything), at this point lightly apply the accelerator pedal, this will cause you to start moving. Continue to raise the clutch and slowly increase your acceleration. When the clutch is fully risen, the car should be able to move without the clutch. If the clutch is lifted too high with none or not enough acceleration applied, the car will stall. You will then have to apply the hand brake, put the car in neutral and restart the car. Mastering the biting point may take some practice, but you will soon get the hang of it.
- 1) Before starting the engine, do a 6 point check.
- 2) Start the engine.
- 3) Put the car in 1st Gear (remember to bring both hands back to the wheel after selecting the gear).
- 4) Lift the clutch to its biting point and set the accelerator to 1 (1000 rpm) on the dial.
- 5) Indicate your intention to pull out.
- 6) Do another 6 point check, release the handbrake and begin to pull out.
- 7) As you pull out look forward into the road.
- 8) When your engine requires it, switch to 2nd Gear.
Blind Spot - Mirror checks are hard to forget but blind spots can be easily forgotten. Be wary and remember all 6 point checks.
Setting The Biting Point - It's hard to forget that rumbling feeling when you've set the biting point.
InsureLearnerDriver HELPFUL TIP
On your test make it clear you are performing a 6 point check, you don't want your examiner to think you have forgotten it. Bob your head at each point or even say each point out loud.
Incline Start
When you move off facing UP hill.
- 1) The clutch should be risen higher than normal (the steeper the incline the higher the clutch).
- 2) If the car is starting to rumble too loudly, as if you might stall, lower the clutch.
Decline Start
When you move off facing DOWN hill.
- 1) The clutch should be lower than normal and no acceleration needs to be set.
- 2) The car can start in 2nd Gear for down hill starts.
For More Info, Watch This Short Video...
Passing An Obstruction Once you've moved off Obstructions may appear blocking the road ahead. To pass them follow the procedure below.
- 1) Check your Centre Mirror, Right Wing Mirror and Right Blind Spot.
- 2) Pull out into the centre or opposite side of the road (ideally leaving a 3 foot gap)
- 3) Check your Centre Mirror, Left Blind Spot and Left Wing Mirror
- 4) When the obstruction appears in your left wing mirror, you have passed it.
- 5) Pull back into the left hand side of the road.
Wing Mirror Checks - You might not think anyone would pass you on the left, It can happen. Stay vigilant and check your mirrors.
Pull In - You'll definitely remember to pull back into the left, especially if there is traffic approaching.
InsureLearnerDriver HELPFUL TIP
Give yourself plenty of room when you pass the obstruction. If the obstruction is something Living (cyclists, horse riders, pedestrians) make sure to give them even more room as they may suddenly change direction. . Pulling Over
- 1) Check your Centre Mirror, Left Wing Mirror & Left Blind Spot when pulling over on the left.
Note: Your examiner will almost never ask you to pull over on the right hand side of the road.
- 2) Indicate your intention to pull over.
- 3) Slow down and place the car into 1st gear.
- 4) Turn the car towards the pavement and straighten up when the front tip of the car is about a Metre away from the pavement.
- 5) Your car should be parallel with the pavement and a Foot away from it.
- 6) Make sure you come to a complete stop at a raised section of the pavement and not a dip (dips in the pavement are entrances to people's driveways).
- 7) Apply the handbrake and place the car in neutral.
- 8) Wiggle the gear shift and firmly push on the handbrake to ensure car is secure.
Car Secure - Once you've stopped, you need to perform your security checks before you can relax.
Raised Pavement - A dip in the pavement is an entrance to someone's driveway. It would be difficult to forget this rule, as no other cars should be parked in front of a dipped pavement section.
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To ensure you pull over a foot away from the pavement, set yourself a marker inside the car. This will help you gauge whether or not the car is a foot away from the pavement when you decide to apply the handbrake.
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Kuehne+Nagel and Block Aero Launch Aerospace 4.0 Engine Stand Program
Jul 14, 2022
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Zurich, Switzerland – Bangkok, Thailand
The leading providers of global aerospace logistics (Kuehne+Nagel) and aerospace blockchain asset management technology (Block Aero) have come together to offer engine stand managers a value-added solution to convert costly, underutilized, necessary equipment into reliable and profitable IOT-powered aviation assets.
OEMs, MROs, operators, and lessors from the KN EngineChain and Block Aero Aviation Blockchain Network will be able to unlock digital potential by sharing real-time availability status and demand signals with participants in a private-permissioned ecosystem. Monitored and managed on this revolutionary dashboard interface, each engine stand is transformed into a smart stand, treated as an individual asset that is traceable, reliable, and profitable.
Smart stands combine physical sensors and a digital passport to store immutable records and important event data. Stands are opted-in, serialized with the Block Aero distributed ledger application, and complete a secure global pool onboarding process to establish chain of custody and maintenance status document review. Leveraging a permissioned blockchain solution provides all constituents with maximum security and access 24-7.
Taking an open innovation approach, Block Aero and Kuehne+Nagel expect to collaborate with more organizations that can bundle value-add services into the Engine Stand Global Pooling Program, including financing, maintenance, trading, and asset management.
Taking an open innovation approach, Block Aero and Kuehne+Nagel expect to collaborate with more organizations that can bundle value-add services into the Engine Stand Global Pooling Program, including financing, maintenance, trading, and asset management.
Todd Siena, Block Aero Founder & CEO said:
Block Aero estimates that many stand owners will be able to generate from $1-10m of free cash flow in the short-term by onboarding assets to the global pool and leveraging the program's sale and lease-back offerings.
Marcelo Riso, Kuehne+Nagel Global Aerospace Product Manager for Engine Logistics said:
The ability to seamlessly integrate logistics, maintenance, and asset management functionality in real-time with a bundled solution is the breakthrough scenario we are excited to jointly bring to market with Block Aero.
The first engine stands to have IOT installed and be onboarded to the new program will be selected from August 2022; There are more than 70,000 stands that are candidates to receive an upgrade in equipment and innovative financing options by year-end under a subsidized early adopter program.
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With over 78,000 employees at over 1,300 sites in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers. It operates in sea logistics, air logistics, road logistics and contract logistics, with a clear focus on integrated logistics solutions.
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Block Aero offers a peer-to-peer collaboration platform built to solve problems in aviation asset management. We transform fragmented aviation data into frictionless digital assets with blockchain technology.


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Watching your child suffer is painful for both of you. Allergies, in particular, can cause extreme discomfort and prevent your child from enjoying their day. If the symptoms come on quickly, it can be difficult to know how to handle them, especially if they're new reactions. If your child experiences allergies, here are some useful tips to help deal with them and reduce the severity:
Keep Them Inside
If your child suffers from seasonal allergies, the best thing to do in the summer months is to keep them inside as much as possible. Of course, this isn't always feasible, as your son or daughter will most likely want to enjoy the sunshine. Make some restrictions about where they play outdoors; for example, areas with a lot of grass can really exacerbate their symptoms, so you should keep them away from these places. When they are inside, keep the windows and doors closed so pollen doesn't get in and cause the itching and sneezing to start.
See a Doctor
Sometimes, allergies are subtle enough not to warrant a trip to the doctor. When your child is a regular sufferer, however, it is wise to take them to the doctor for a proper diagnosis. This way, your doctor can help you figure out triggers and prescribe medications that will make their symptoms easier to manage.
Use Over the Counter Medications
You can purchase over the counter medications to treat your child's allergies. If they are experiencing itchiness, antihistamines can help; just ask your pharmacist for assistance on which ones to buy for children. If your child suffers from itchy eyes, eye drops are an effective way to lessen their suffering, and pataday will provide them with great relief. You might wonder, can my child use Pataday? Will there be any symptoms? Of course, you are the one to make the decisions, but eye drops will greatly lessen their symptoms and prevent them from rubbing their eyes.
Use a Cool Cloth
A wet cloth placed over their eyes will help soothe them and temporarily relieve the itching. While this only eliminates the irritation for a short while, it's a great solution when you have no medication on hand, and your child is suffering. Take a cloth, place it in cold water, and then put it on top of your child's eyes for a short while until their irritation lessens.
Write Down all Triggers
Writing down everything that triggers your child's allergies is crucial. This way, you will know what to avoid. For example, if pets are a trigger, then you know to keep them away from your child, and if you plan on owning a pet, opting for one without too much fur might be the best choice. The list can also help your doctor determine what sort of medication your child should use and help diagnose allergies. Remember, prevention is always better than treatment, so if you know what causes reactions in your child, you should take measures to keep them away from them.


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This paper is borne out of our empirical observations in the wake of a video-based study of strategy making and implementation in an entrepreneurial firm which yielded a large variety of humorous and often ironic remarks. Such instances ranged from jokes and laughter prompted by particular situations or memories to sarcastic remarks and a variety of teasing behaviours aimed at co-workers and at researchers. A preliminary review of the literature on humour revealed three main theorizations: in terms of a device indicating and stabilizing superiority; as a release function that balances pent up tension; or as a manifestation of incongruity. More specifically, and largely fitting into this categorization, the literature on workplace humour elaborates its organizational functions either as a means of attaining and maintaining group cohesion, contributing to communication and culture, as well as means of establishing or exhibiting leadership, power and control (e.g. Collinson, 2002). There are also various social and psychological functions ascribed to humour, for instance Hatch's (1997) suggestion that individuals use humour to discursively construct and organize their organizational experiences, for instance when irony is used to deal with contradictions. Humour has thus been recognized as an important managerial tool to achieve outcomes, inducing stress reduction and creativity (e.g. Romero and Cruthirds, 2006); it may help those in power to cement their leading roles, or it may allow those who do not occupy 'proper places' (Certeau, 1988) to vent their anger, fuel intrigues or speak out under a veil of double innuendo, irony, sarcasm, or fable-like insinuations (see also Scott, 1985). In addition to functional descriptions of humour in the workplace, we also found a variety of taxonomies of types of humour. These generated typologies either in terms of different kinds of humour (e.g. Duncan et al., 1990) or in terms of different workplace cultures, depending on the types of humour these espouse (e.g. Holmes and Marra, 2002). Another, more recent avenue explores neuroscientific locations of humour in specific brain areas, creating taxonomies of humour in accordance with the topologies of brain regions. Such taxonomies may provide a helpful toolset for the researcher to distinguish varieties of humour, of culture, or of neurological activities as they allow for comparison and the development of classificatory systems, in producing abstract orders such categories also seem to divorce humour from the situational relevance for those making, laughing or suffering from it.
Original language | English |
Publication status | Published - 9 Sept 2015 |
Event | British Academy of Management Conference 2015 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom Duration: 8 Sept 2015 → 10 Sept 2015 |
Conference | British Academy of Management Conference 2015 |
Abbreviated title | BAM 2015 |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Portsmouth |
Period | 8/09/15 → 10/09/15 |
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We are a volunteer run, community based hockey club in a small Dorset town.
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We are family friendly with many mothers, daughters, fathers & sons playing along side each other and this year we will have our first 3 generations of hockey players playing in the club.
Our hockey club provides more than just hockey, we offer friendship, support and a social inclusion for everyone.
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It is important to us to be able to offer hockey sessions to anyone and everyone who wants to take part when the restrictions are eased. We don't want to have to turn anyone away.
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We also acknowledge the large scale impact Covid-19 is having on people's mental health. We want to ensure we are in a position to support our members by training a number of people in mental health awareness courses and to train some members to become mental health first aiders. This all comes at a cost.
We have created this project to raise funds to cover the deficit in the 2020-21 season and to help cover the increases in expenses expected over the next year so that we can continue to offer hockey, friendship, family and support to everyone in our community who wants it.


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Public vehicles overcharging passengers in Bajhang
Although the local administration has fixed the rate for public vehicles driving on blacktopped roads at Rs5 per km and on dirt roads at Rs8 per km, most of the jeeps charge eight times more.Basant Pratap Singh
The Dungi Bazaar-Kailash dirt road in Bajhang is just 8 kilometres long. But the fare for travelling on this road in a public vehicle is Rs500 per passenger which is eight times higher than the fare ceiling fixed by the District Administration Office.
According to the District Administration Office in Bajhang, public vehicles should charge Rs8 per kilometre on a dirt road as transport fare. "I have been paying Rs500 (one way) while travelling through the Dungi Bazaar-Kailash road. But, according to the rule, the transport fare should be just Rs64," said Surya Khadka, one of the passengers travelling in a jeep. "We know that the drivers are fleecing passengers but they become unruly and misbehave with us if we refuse to pay the fare fixed by them."
Despite the ceiling fixed by the authority, public vehicles driving on dirt roads in Bajhang district are known to charge transport fare as they see fit. The locals of Khaptad Chhanna, Durgathali, Surma Rural Bungal, and Jaya Prithvi municipalities say that they have been charged hiked fares on public transport. "There's no fixed rate. Jeeps that run on these routes charge an arm and a leg as fare. They take advantage of our helplessness," said Bam Bahadur Snehi, blaming the District Administration Office of inaction against public vehicle operators and drivers.
After consultation with various transport entrepreneurs in Chainpur a year ago, the District Administration Office had fixed the transport fares for public vehicles driving on various types of roads. It had fixed the rate of Rs5 per km on blacktopped roads at and on dirt roads at Rs8 per km.
Dabal Bahadur Singh, ward chairman of Khaptad Chhanna Rural Municipality Ward No. 2, said that the executive meeting of the local unit had also decided to take action against vehicles overcharging passengers some five months ago. "However, the decision has not been implemented yet," said Singh. "It's getting increasingly difficult to implement the decision since most of the people's representatives in our municipality are also vehicle operators."
The local administration is preparing to take action against public vehicle owners, operators and drivers, says Umesh Pandey, chief district officer. "We have been receiving complaints that most public jeeps are fleecing passengers in the rural road networks. We have also notified the local units concerned to take stock of the situation."
Out of 12 local units in the district, 11 are connected to road networks. "It has also come to our notice that most of the jeeps are operating without route permit on the newly-opened routes in rural areas," said Pandey. "It's the local units responsibility to monitor unlawful activities in their respective areas. The local unit is the authorised government body to issue route permits to drivers."
The locals of rural areas in Bajhang say that in light of the local unit's inaction, they turn towards police to keep a check on unruly drivers and their fleecing ways. "We expect the police to intervene but police personnel in the area don't even bat an eyelid when the drivers charge us extra," said Balu Giri, a local of Jaya Prithvi Municipality, "This daylight robbery takes place right in front of the police's eyes but they don't do anything about it. This is also why the jeep drivers feel emboldened to loot passengers," he said.
There are more than 200 jeeps operating across Bajhang district.
Amar Dhami, a jeep diver of Dungri-Masta road, said that transport entrepreneurs risk their new vehicles on dirt roads and that it is a high-risk endeavour for them. "Majority of the roads in remote areas are in bad condition. We put our vehicles at risk of mechanical failure on these roads and that is why we think we must charge more than what is fixed by the District Administration Office," said Dhami. "The price they have fixed is not enough."


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Hello, Please let me know that 7 Best Ways to Fix When Window 10 File Sharing Isn't Working. Here you will know about 7 best way to fix window sharing not working issue.
There are various simple file sharing methods available with Microsoft Windows. A single button click and your files are visible to some other user on the same network. Interestingly, file sharing is not just limited to be used on Windows OS. It can be used on Android phones also to view necessary files and folders.
There are certain times when the file-sharing suddenly stops working abruptly and you aren't able to view your files on other devices properly. This complete thing becomes quite frustrating. So, here you have the ways to Fix When Window 10 File Sharing Isn't Working. These seven solutions will help you to get back with the Windows 10 file sharing on the right track.
Let us quickly begin.
Restarting the computer is one quick and effective way to fix when Window 10 file sharing isn't working. If you haven't tried yet, try it right away.
Ensure that you follow every small step of the file sharing process and that too properly. The first thing you need to make sure that you have enabled file and network sharing. The second step is to start sharing files. Both of these steps have been discussed below:
File sharing option is enabled by default on Windows 10 for private networks. Still, you can confirm whether it's enabled for your system or not by following these steps:
Step 1: Type or enter Control Panel in the Windows Search bar and open it.
Step 2: Click on Network and Sharing Center.
Step 3: Click on Change Advanced Settings option in the left sidebar of the window.
Step 4: Under Private (current profile) tab, make sure that "Turn on network discovery" and "Turn on file and printer sharing" options are checked.
TIP: Always make sure that the settings for Guest or Public are turned off from a safer point of view. File sharing should be only enabled on Private networks such as your home and not in public places like cafés or airports.
The computer on your network will not have automatic access to all your files until you manually share the particular item, which can be a folder or a drive. For this, you have to follow some given steps:
Step 1: Right-click on the item that you want to share on the network and click on Properties.
Step 2: Under the Sharing tab, click on Advanced Sharing option.
Step 3: Enable Share this folder and click on the Apply button followed by the OK button. By default, the share permissions are set to "read only" which means that others can view the folder contents but can't modify it.
You can click on Permissions option to change the sharing permission and change them as per your need.
If you have enabled Password protected sharing for files and folders, the other user should have a user account on your PC which means that they should know your system username and password.
You can disable this feature to fix when Window 10 file sharing isn't working.
If you are using a password for file sharing, ensure that you are using the right password on other computers. Correctly enter both your local username and password and your Microsoft account details. Confirm the username from the C Drive followed by Users.
128-bit encryption is the recommended connection. While some devices support 40 or 56-bit encryption, you can switch it to the other and check file sharing happens or not.
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Try disabling the installed antivirus on a temporary basis and check whether it resolves file sharing issue or not. Also, you can check the antivirus for latest updates that might be hindering file sharing process.


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Founded in 2009, the Audencia Foundation has raised over 16 million € to support Audencia's common good initiatives through research chairs and to promote equal opportunities for students through the scholarship program.
Since 2009, the Foundation has been supporting the School in achieving its mission: to train and support innovative and sustainable value creators. In co-creation with a wide range of stakeholders, Audencia produces and diffuses knowledge designed to transform teaching and inspire new business practices. There are several research chairs allowing synergies between the expertise of Audencia teacher-researchers and business leaders. Audencia Foundation supports projects under the following themes: Social and cultural openness, Entrepreneurship, Innovative teaching, and research.
Through its scholarship program, the Foundation has awarded more than 600 scholarships to students since 2009. These scholarships include: cultural diversity; financial hardship; and life grants for young entrepreneurs. In this current climate, the Foundation seeks to accelerate support for students and increases access to educational opportunities.
Our corporate partners fund our research chairs. For individual support, Alumni make up the vast majority of donors. Many relatives and friends of Audencia also support the scholarship program. Donations from individuals (Alumni / parents / friends of Audencia) represent 7% of the Foundation's annual budget. When founded, the Foundation approached its historical business partners for corporate donations. In the past 5 years, the Foundation has invited the participation of its Alumni community to help support its students and we're seeing increasing support year after year.
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Financial developments in higher education and competition in France and abroad have pushed the Grandes Écoles to reinvent their business model. Twenty years ago, 25% of our budget came from public funds. Today it is 0%. The loss of public funds, the apprenticeship tax reforms and the need for investments to meet international accreditation standards are all reasons leading to increased tuition fees. The consequence of this increase is the phenomenon of self-censorship of students from modest backgrounds, who, to date, are not always eligible for the criteria for awarding scholarships.
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Outside of these partner countries, you can donate to the Foundation but you are not eligible for tax deductions. However, rest assured that a donation, whatever the amount, goes a long way to helping a student in financial difficulty!
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