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Chicago: Making NASCAR work in the big city
Winter is coming in Chicago. Julie Giese knows this. Might be time to shop for a big winter coat, she says.
This will be the oddest of racing offseasons for Giese, a veteran NASCAR executive who's been handed the formidable task of overseeing the preparations for and the execution of next summer's Chicago Street Race, a NASCAR adventure into the unknown.
Giese is trading the Desert Southwest for Chicago, a dramatic move in more ways than one. She has been president of Phoenix Raceway, which hosts the championship races of NASCAR's top three series, and now assumes responsibility for a major auto racing experiment.
The Chicago Cup and Xfinity races are scheduled July 1-2 next year on a 2.2-mile, 12-turn street layout that will carry the cars past Buckingham Fountain and Grant Park and along Lake Shore Drive, providing unusual visuals of NASCAR racing on a landscape that includes the Lake Michigan shoreline and the famous architecture of downtown Chicago.
MORE: Power Rankings: The best who never won a Cup race
To get to that first street race green flag, however, there is much work to be done.
"I think the most fun for me is that this is a blank sheet of paper," Giese told NBC Sports. "We're building this from the start. There's a tremendous amount of opportunity, getting to create something as we're doing it.
"Street races have been done, but this is the first time NASCAR has done it. We're pushing ourselves to think outside the box, to be creative, to create something our fans and the city of Chicago haven't seen before."
NASCAR is treating the race weekend as a blend of competition and festival, with concerts by "A-list" artists and other sideline/sideshow activities scheduled within the track layout area. Temporary suite viewing areas will be constructed along the race course, and food and drink will be plentiful.
NASCAR has hired Four Leaf Productions to handle many of the logistical challenges related to such a huge event. Four Leaf has produced many large spectator events, including the Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits music festivals, and has experience working with city officials in Chicago.
Tickets to the races will include admission to the concerts on-site.
"We want Chicago to be a very different experience," Giese said. "It's going to be a two-day festival. This will be one of the first times we're having full music concerts as part of the experience. When we fold in concerts, it's usually an abbreviated show as part of the pre- or post-race. In Chicago, we're changing that strategy to where you have races each day and full concerts with 'A-list' talent each night. It's a great opportunity for us to test that in a market that's very used to doing events like that.
MORE: Five laps that impacted the Cup season
"We're putting it together piece by piece. We've surrounded ourselves with individuals from Four Leaf Productions who have tremendous knowledge of Chicago and putting on events in Chicago. And we have a really great team in-house that has built tracks and worked on the operations side, and we're getting started putting all that together."
There will be numerous hurdles over the next six months. Closing streets in one of the nation's busiest cities for a week, more or less, is a challenge in itself, and the announcement of the race soon created opposition from some local officials and residents and businesses near the race area. Giese will be the point person in dealing with both excitement and dissent.
"I'm familiar enough with the city, but I'm learning about it every day," she said. "Residents and business community members have been really welcoming and super helpful to me as I continue to learn and find my way around and network. It's been positive."
Giese has walked the race course with a television production team and has seen the promise of what can be.
"It's the potential," she said. "We knew what it could be with the skyline, the lake, the fountain. It's going to be stunning."
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The United States announced a clean energy partnership on Tuesday with the United Arab Emirates worth $100 billion, the White House said.
The Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE) will aim to develop low-emission energy sources to distribute 100 gigawatts of clean energy worldwide by 2035, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
The two countries will also invest in managing harmful emissions such as carbon and methane, as well as in developing nuclear technology and decarbonizing industrial and transportation sectors.
Funds will also go toward supporting "emerging economies whose clean development is both underfunded and essential to the global climate effort," the statement said.
"PACE also reflects our unwavering commitment to working closely with allies and partners to accelerate the clean energy transition and deliver the climate action our shared future depends on."
The announcement comes days before world leaders convene in Egypt for the U.N. COP27 climate summit.
The UAE, a major oil producer, will host the COP28 in 2023.
The head of UAE oil giant ADNOC and the Gulf state's special envoy for climate change, Sultan Al Jaber, said at an oil conference on Monday that oil remains a cornerstone of energy supply but that the UAE was also working to lower emissions and increase production from renewable or less-polluting sources.
Fossil fuels are the largest contributor to climate change, accounting for 75 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations.
COP26 last year ended with a pledge to keep global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels — a goal the world is set to miss on current emission trends.
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Rainbow Six: Siege is a really fun game and frequently taunted as a great innovation to the shooter genre. But why is it so underrated? A lot of shooter games like CS:GO, PUBG, and Apex Legends enjoys more popularity than Rainbow Six: Siege. In this article, we will discuss some of the things that contribute to why Rainbow Six: Siege is very much an underrated game. Without further ado, let's start:
- High learning curve
For people who are not aware, learning curve is the amount of time and effort that you need to invest in the game to be able to fully understand it. Overcoming the learning curve is necessary to enjoy the game and not get dumpstered by people who know how the game works. Normal shooter games are simple – you get a gun, you see an enemy, and you shoot. That is not the case with Rainbow Six Siege. Although you still have a gun, and you still get to shoot your enemies, there are other elements in play that make it extremely complex.
There are destructible environment and cover, siege equipment, drones, unique operator gadgets, and different game modes such as Bomb, Hostage, and Secure Area to understand. A match of Rainbow Six: Siege is different than other shooter games too – there are unique objectives on both sides to accomplish aside from simply shooting the enemy. Of course, you can also resort to plain old shooting if your other tactics failed. With that said, this layer of complexity leads to a high learning curve that might be hard for some to overcome.
- Price
Rainbow Six: Siege is not free, and you need to buy the game to create r6 accounts. Similar games in the shooter genre like Fortnite, CS:GO, Apex Legends, and other games are free to play. The majority of people who have no way to pay or just didn't want to spend money on a video game tend to play games that can be downloaded for free. This is one of the reasons why other games enjoy a much higher player base than Rainbow Six: Siege.
- Requires a PC with good specifications
CS:GO and Fortnite can run on computer systems without a dedicated graphics card, as long as the accelerated processing unit (APU) or on board graphics card is powerful enough. Meanwhile, such specifications will not make the cut with Rainbow Six Siege. It needs at least 6 GB ram, although the game recommends having 8 GB of ram for the best experience.
A good graphics card is also needed to be able to play the game smoothly on its maximum settings. This game is an online game, which means that you will be at a severe disadvantage if your game is lagging. Other people might be shooting at you and you won't be able to react as fast because of your slow framerate, while people with smooth FPS will make a quick work of you. That's why having a gaming rig is important when playing this game.


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On the 3rd of June 2020, Support U launched the Diversity Matters Art Competition in celebration of Pride Month 2020 with a prize of £150 in vouchers. Thanks to everyone who submitted their art pieces for consideration!
Due to Covid-19, we've had to postpone the many pride celebrations planned and wanted to utilise this opportunity for service users and the general public to concentrate on their wellbeing through art! Our Art Competition was focused around any piece of art that conveyed why #DiversityMatters to the individual, and we've had some amazing entries! It was very difficult to choose the finalist, but we can now announce that the winner of the competition was Kelsey Baxter-Sibley with her fantastic artwork seen below! To check out more of her work, please do follow her over on Instagram: Kelseyjsketches.
When asked why #DiversityMatters to her, Kelsey mentioned that…
"Diversity matters to me because I believe everyone has the right to be equal, and that society and everyone's lives would be enriched by the presence of people from other backgrounds. Diversity means people can learn from others life experiences, broaden their horizons and experience and learn from different cultures. My piece is inspired by all the different forms of diversity and two of the key movements that represent diversity – namely the Pride and Black Lives Matter movements."
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A heat and mass transfer model for metal hydride reactors
Hydrogen absorption in two LaNi5-H2 reactors is experimentally and theoretically investigated. In the experimental program, two tanks are filled with LaNi5 alloy and hydrogen is charged with a constant pressure. The temperature changes in the tanks are measured at several locations and recorded in a computer. Hydriding process is identified from measured temperature histories. In the theoretical program, a two dimensional mathematical model, which considers complex heat and mass transfer and fluid flow is developed and numerically solved. The numerical results are compared with the measured data to validate the mathematical model. A reasonable agreement between the numerical results and experimental data is obtained. Copyright © (2014) by the Committee of WHEC2014 All rights reserved.
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621 integrated games: Integrated non-repeatable and classic 8-bit resistance game.
Item Type: Classic Game
Console Game Console: 8bit, Does not support game cards or storage/memory function.
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WikiLeaks, Drone Strikes, and Consumer Sovereignty
On June 15, 2011, the CIA officials announced the agency is planning a campaign of "targeted killings by drone aircraft against al-Qaeda militants in Yemen". Apparently these types of attacks have been taking place since President George W. Bush's administration and have been accelerated in recent years. Prior to WikiLeaks and the recent testimony of Secretary of Defense Nominee Leon Panetta we might not have known.
This research asks when do people want to know about security related threats and associated activities to enhance security when providing that information could undermine security objectives.
Government secrecy may seem inconsistent with the principles that define a democratic society. However, political scientists have long recognized that some limits to full information disclosure are essential. They have suggested that while the policies and processes of government must be public to ensure the consent of those governed, as would be implied by a democracy; some measures must be held secret to meet their objectives. Nowhere is that more apparent than national security.
The events after 9/11 have prompted greater calls for secrecy. This research asks how much secrecy do people want in the name of security. It is part of a large program of research at CEESP that investigates the tradeoffs people would make to enhance homeland security.
This research develops two surveys to evaluate people's preferences for the disclosure of information associated with three different threats. Respondents clearly wanted information disclosed about threats to current passenger air travel regardless of the consequences for the ability of officials to maintain the security network in the future.
Jointly developed with Dr. Carol Mansfield of RTI International and Professor H. Allen Klaiber of Ohio State University, this research was also discussed as part of a CEESP conference for DHS policy analysts in Washington DC, September 23-24, 2010. The goal of the meeting was to discuss new methods for evaluating the benefits and the costs of security related rules.
Learn More:
- The Wall Street Journal, April 26, 2013, "Bill for a Bombing Can Be Hard to Tally."
- Conference Program, September 2011, "Estimating the Benefits of Homeland Security Policies."
- LA Times, June 2011, "CIA Plans Drone Strike Campaign in Yemen."
- Working paper, Smith, Mansfield and Klaiber, "Preferences for Information When Disclosures Influence Terrorist Threats."


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He Did as Commanded |
Two of the three
deportations into captivity had taken place. The final one was coming.
Ezekiel, already in captivity, warned Israel of God's coming judgment and
the destruction of Jerusalem. Painful as it was to him to do this, and as
upsetting it would be to his fellow countrymen to hear it, he did as he
was commanded even though Israel rejected his message.
What more can one do in service to God that pleases God than what Ezekiel did in carrying out his commission? What more can you and I do to show our love and loyalty to God in the midst of a wicked generation than to do likewise? God's judgment is coming and it is always justified. Can it be said of us, "He did as he was commanded?" We best be about the task of knowing and doing the Father's will through Christ. |


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BP execs visit Trinidad & Tobago to discuss energy future
Several BP executives recently visited Trinidad and Tobago renewing the company's commitment to the country.
In a visit at the end of May, BP's chief executive for upstream, Bernard Looney, COO for strategy and regions, Andy Hopwood, and regional president of BPTT, Norman Christie, met with Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Keith Rowley, Minister Stuart Young, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance and Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Franklin Khan and other Government officials during their visit.
At the meetings with the government, BP representatives discussed the progress the company is making improving production capacity and gas supply for the short, medium and longer term. BP also recognized the important role that government played in facilitating these projects and successes.
At an event held on June 1 to mark several milestones achieved by the company, BPTT announced exploration success in its Savannah and Macadamia wells and the sanction of its latest project, Angelin.
BP said that the 2017 start-ups of TROC, Sercan II, and the imminent start-up of Juniper provide near-term relief to the gas supply issues. The sanction and anticipated start-up of Angelin in 2019 will ensure that gas volumes can be maintained into the medium term and the exploration success gives confidence to maintaining gas supply levels into the longer term, post-2020.
"We remain committed to being the best stewards of our acreage and ensuring that Trinidad and Tobago benefits from our investments here. We will continue to invest in our people, in our technology, and in our operations to sustain production and to actively participate in the broader development of the country," said Looney.
In Trinidad and Tobago, BP operates in 904,000 acres off the country's east coast. It has 14 offshore platforms and two onshore processing facilities.


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Call for participation to ITWIIN (Italian Women Innovators and Inventors Network) open
Are you a woman? Are you Italian? If so, keep reading!
The aim of ITWIIN (Italian Women Innovators and Inventors Network) Award is to celebrate the professional success of creative Italian women who are active in the fields of research, technology transfer and innovative enterprise. An e-book (in Italian) about previous award winners is available at http://www.itwiin.org/upload/ITWIINNERS_Storie.pdf
This year, the ITWIIN Award event will take place in Bologna at CNR on the 21-22 November 2016. The deadline for applications is the 10th November 2016.
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Jew-haters are angry at Israel for denying Jew-haters Omar and Tlaib entry
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Drug, Child Endangerment Charges Filed In Raid At Auburn Home
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested three people in Auburn on heroin and cocaine charges Monday.
Monday afternoon, MDEA agents from the Western District Task Force and Auburn police assisted probation and parole officers in locating Mandy Chouinard, 28, of Auburn, who recently stopped reporting to her probation officer, said a Tuesday news release from the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Agents located Chouinard at 1252 Hotel Road in Auburn, the residence of Steven Webster, 39.
Joshua Stevens, 29, of Auburn and Chouinard's 5-year-old child were at the home as well.
A search of the residence by drug agents and Auburn police turned up 60 grams of heroin, 6.6 grams of cocaine, electronic scales and an AR-15 assault rifle, the release said.
Drug agents said the street value of the drugs was $12,000, and the heroin, destined to be sold in the Lewiston-Auburn area, was the equivalent of 600 dosages.
The trio was arrested and transported to the Androscoggin County Jail.
Stevens is charged with trafficking in scheduled drugs, possession of scheduled drugs and endangering the welfare of a child. Bail was set at $10,000.
Chouinard is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and possession of scheduled drugs. Bail was set at $2,500.
Webster is charged with possession of scheduled drugs. Bail was set at $2,500.
The three are expected to appear in Androscoggin Unified Court on Wednesday.
The Department of Health and Human Services was contacted to provide care for the child.


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Grouping Multiple Ranges in Excel
Tonight's tip will show how to group multiple ranges of rows on a worksheet using Excel's Auto Outline tool. In this particular example I'm setting a spreadsheet to track trial exhibit admissions. The trial exhibits will be on the first level. The witness each exhibit is used for will be on the second tier, and the third group will be used to keep track of which page, section, appendix, or other division of a trial exhibit is discussed during the testimony of a witness.
The key is to set up a worksheet with numbers listed on the bottom level, and then SUM formulas referring to these numbers on the top and middle levels. Begin by setting up a spreadsheet as shown below, with six sections listed for each witness, and six witnesses for each exhibit. (Obviously this can be varied depending on how often you think an exhibit will be used, and how many of its parts will be referenced.) I'm assuming that someone setting up this spreadsheet will have a basic familiarity with Excel and have no trouble setting up the entries in each column using IF . . . THEN formulas, and other common techniques. I will try to find time another night to demonstrate how this is done.
Column A should have one number repeated 42 times for each number. Six sections repeated six times, for six witnesses. If you have 10 trial exhibits there will be 420 entries in the first column. In Column B, each witness will be counted, continuing sequentially when a new exhibit is reached. For 10 exhibits, the count will be 60 at the end of 420 entries.
At the bottom of the worksheet add the list of exhibits in column C, with 1 repeated in column B for each exhibit, and in column A a number to count each exhibit.
Put an R in front of each occurrence of 'Witness' so it will sort in order after PX or DX numbers and before the Section references.
Sort by column A, column B. and then column C. This will put an exhibit number before each set of six witnesses, and each set of six sections between witnesses. Next, filter in column C for 'Section' and then add a '1' in column D for each displayed cell. Then filter in column C for 'Witness' and in the displayed cells in column D enter a sum folder adding up the values in the section cells. So as shown here, add D4 through D9, the cells between the filtered cell D3 and D10, and pull the formula down using CTRL + D.
Next in column D, add in a SUM formula referring to each of the cells in column D for which there's an entry on the same row in column C in which a witness is referenced, every seventh cell.
Filter in column C for 'PX' and pull this formula down. Now we have a mathematical structure Excel can analyze, with each cell on the second level referencing all of the numbers on the third 'section' level, and each cell on the top 'exhibit' level using a formula to reference all of the SUM results on the second level. Leaving the formulas active in column D, remove the first two columns and correct the spelling of 'RWitness'. Select only the cells in the data range (not the full columns or rows) and then expand the Outline section on the Data ribbon. Uncheck 'Summary rows below detail' and 'Summary columns to right of detail', and check 'Automatic styles'. Click the 'Create' button.
You will now have a collapsible exhibit list which can be expanded to enter multiple witness names, and page references.
If the 'Generate' column with the formulas is removed, the worksheet will retain the group levels. You can add more columns as necessary to track exhibit admissions.
It occurred to me today that this format would be particularly useful to track exhibit admissions. It will avoid the need to put multiple witness names on separate lines inside a cell, or extend the worksheet many columns to the right to have a separate column for each witness name. But naturally this tip can be applied to a wide range of circumstances when dealing with all kinds of data.


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The SEC recently filed fraud charges relating to unregistered oil-and-gas offerings that raised $122 million from over 700 investors over the past few years.
The charges were filed against Heartland Group Ventures, LLC and other affiliated entities, as well as four Heartland-affiliated individuals, James Ikey, John Muratore, Thomas Brad Pearsey, Rustin Brunson, and several oil-and-gas operators, Manjit Singh Sahota, ArcoOil Corp. and Barron Petroleum LLC. A federal district court in Texas has entered a temporary restraining order and freeze order, and appointed a receiver.
The SEC alleges that the Heartland defendants made five fraudulent and unregistered offerings for oil-and-gas projects in Texas. According to the SEC, the Heartland-defendants used only half of investor funds on oil-and-gas ventures, which produced revenues totaling under $500,000. The SEC further claims that the Heartland defendants used $26 million of investor moneys to pay back other investors in Ponzi-like fashion.
The SEC also alleges that the Heartland-affiliated Defendants directed $54 million of investor moneys to Defendants Sahota, ArcoOil, and Barron Petroleum, purportedly for oil-and-gas projects. But, according to the SEC, the oil-and-gas operators misrepresented the oil wells' production, and used the investor moneys to buy a private jet, a helicopter, real estate, and other items for personal use.
The SEC has brought charges for violating the antifraud provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as the registration provisions of the Securities Act. The SEC seeks disgorgement, civil penalties, and officer/director bars.
If you invested in any of these offerings, you may wish to consult with an attorney. The securities attorneys at Morgan & Morgan's Business Trial Group are here to help. Please contact us at 888.744.0142 or visit us online for a free consultation.
The Business Trial Group is part of the largest contingency law firm in the nation, with over 700 lawyers and 50 offices.
The Business Trial Group at Morgan & Morgan helps investors recover their losses on a contingency basis. We are only paid if we successfully recover money for you. We have helped investors recover tens of millions of dollars of investment losses.


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Aged-Based Health Insurance Discounts for Young People
If you're under the age of 30 and looking for affordable private health insurance, you might want to buy from an insurer that offers age-based discounts.
From 1 April 2019, health insurance providers can offer Australians aged 18 to 29, a discount on their private Hospital premiums.
The discount you receive on your hospital cover depends on your age when you first purchase an eligible policy.
Age-based discounts for 18 to 29-year olds
As part of the Australian Government's health insurance reforms, health funds can now offer young Australians a 2% premium discounts on Hospital cover for each year they're under the age of 30 when first purchasing Hospital cover. The discount does not apply to Extras cover.
Percentage discount by age
Your age when purchasing a Hospital policy that offers the youth discount* | Percentage discount a health fund may provide |
18 to 25 years old | 10% |
26 years old | 8% |
27 years old | 6% |
28 years old | 4% |
29 years old | 2% |
30 years old | 0% |
Source: Australian Government Department of Health (24 September 2019).
*Take note: For existing policyholders, there's a transitional agreement; your discount depends on the age you were when the insurer first introduced the aged-based discount on their Hospital policies. For example, if you were 26 on 1 April 2019, you could get an 8% discount, even though you first purchased Hospital cover when you turned 21.
How does this insurance policy discount work?
If you're a young single adult or couple under the age of 30 on or before 1 April 2019, you may qualify for an aged-based discount between 2% and 10% on eligible Hospital policies.
For example, a 25-year-old young single adult on a $350 hospital policy could save up to $35 every month until they turn 41.
You'll have the discount up until you're 41st birthday if you maintained continuous Hospital cover. After age 41, your discount reduces by 2% each year until it reaches zero.
The discount is calculated on your base premium before any rebates, additional discount and the Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading.
The savings will usually be available to all eligible policyholders, including new and existing customers.
Which health funds offer the aged-based discount?
The youth discount is voluntary for health funds. The insurer can choose whether they want to offer this discount and on which products. As of 24 September 2019, the following insurer's offer the aged-based discount:
- Bupa
- CBHS Health Fund
- Defence Health Limited
- Doctors Health Fund
- Frank Health Insurance
- Health Partners
- Latrobe Health Services
- Medibank
- Mildura Health Fund
- myOwn
- Nib
- Peoplecare
- Qantas Assure
- Queensland Country Health Fund Ltd
- Westfund Health Insurance
Source: Individual health fund websites (24 September 2019)
Take note: The above list is not comprehensive. There might be more health funds offering the youth discount.
Is health insurance for young adults worth it?
When you're under the age of 30, and unable to remain on your parent's health plan, you might want to consider your own private health insurance policy. While Medicare might provide excellent coverage for most Australian citizens, you'll still be out of pocket for health services and treatments that exceed the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
Also, when buying Hospital cover before 1 July following your 31st birthday, you'll be able to avoid paying the Lifetime Health Cover loading.
Private Hospital cover helps pay for in-hospital procedures and specialist treatments. You can choose your doctor and possibly skip the waiting list. Since 1 April 2019, many health funds offer a discount of up to 10%, when purchasing Hospital insurance between the ages of 18 and 29.
Extras cover provides a benefit for general treatments received out of the hospital, for example, dental, optical, physiotherapy and psychology. Select health funds offer additional incentives on their Extras policies, for example, gym membership discounts.
What's the best health insurance for young adults?
The best health cover for young people under the age of 30 is a policy that meets your specific requirements, while also offering ways you can keep your cover affordable — for example, aged-based discounts and sing-up incentives. You might want to request quotes from some of Australia's biggest brands and compare their offerings.
How much is health insurance for young adults?
The cost of your health insurance policy depends on the health fund you choose, your type and level of coverage, as well as the state you live in. For example, health insurance for a 26-year-old living in NSW, purchasing a Basic Hospital and Extras policy could cost between $110 and $145 per month (as of 24 September 2019).
How long can you remain on your parent's health insurance?
Once you turn 22, you generally need to get your own health insurance policy; however, there are alternatives:
- If you're a full-time student and single, your parents can register you as a Student Dependent, and you may be covered at no extra cost until you turn 25 or complete your studies.
- When you're between the ages of 22 and 24 and not a student, your parent might be able to add you to their policy for an additional fee; this is generally called an Extended Family option.
Frequently asked questions
Can you still get the age-based discount if you already have cover?
Yes, the aged-based discount applies to new and existing customers. However, if you already have Hospital cover, the discount percentage will be calculated on the age you were when the reform was implemented – 1 April 2019.Will my discount continue if I switch policies?
A health fund can decide if their age-based discount products will honour your existing discount when you change funds or transfer between products. Before you switch, confirm with the insurer if your current discount will continue to apply to the new product.What if you cancel cover and take out a new policy later?
Generally, your youth discount on health insurance will remain in effect as long as you continue to hold an eligible hospital policy. Some health funds might allow you to reclaim your age-based discount after cancelling and re-joining within a specified period. However, when there's a gap period in cover means you may lose your original discount.How much do you save on a couple or family hospital plan?
If you have a couple's or family policy, the aged based discount will generally be calculated on the average of the discounts applied to the two adults. For example, if the principal member has an 8% age-based discount and their partner has a 2% discount, the discount will be 5% (8% + 2%) divided by 2 adults.If I suspend my policy to travel overseas, will my discount continue when I return?
Generally, your discount percentage will remain locked in when your policy is reactivated upon your return to Australia. For example, if you had an 8% discount before suspending cover, the 8% discount on hospital premiums should continue. However, this varies from fund to fund. Be sure to contact your health insurance provider before suspending cover.


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Moretti Gran Tour London (Thursday 16th July - Saturday 18th July)
18 reviews - Space Studio
We're delighted to announce that the Moretti Gran Tour returns and we're visiting new cities this summer. Tickets are on sale now for Edinburgh, London & Leeds so book your tickets NOW to avoid disappointment.
The Moretti Gran Tour is a culinary journey across Italy, where you will discover unique, specialty cuisine served by the UK's leading Italian street food vendors. The tour willguide you through Italian regions including Naples, Lombardy, Puglia and Sicily,as you experience the traditional methods and try their signature dishes.
Each of the venues; Summerhall (Edinburgh), Space Studios (London) & The Town Hall (Leeds) will be transformed into an authentic street food market where you can experience authentic Italy in a great atmosphere with music provided by top local DJs.
We've invited back some old friends Arancina, Pasta E Basta, Cooking Cooks, The Arancini Bros & Gelupo as well inviting 12 new friends who will each bring their own unique style of dishes, inspired from their native Italy as well as bringing a local flavour from their new homes in Leeds & Edinburgh.
As well as great beer & great food, you can also sign up for a free Moretti Master Class, our friends at CinCin will teach you and your friends how to make a classic Italian dish.
Our advanced tickets are priced at £10, plus a £1 booking fee. This allows you to redeem 2 cans of Birra Moretti along with 2 plates of food and a Gelato. You'll be able to purchase additional plates of food and Birra Moretti if you would like a wider taste of Italy
Don't miss out, book your place on the Moretti Gran Tour today and join us for great beer,great food and great company.
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Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Ticket includes two cans of Birra Moretti along with two plates of food and a gelato.
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Space Studio, 129-131, Mare Street,, Hackney,, E8 3RH
Nearest Station
Bethnal Green (Tube)
Birra Moretti
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Absolutely great Wiki system.
- Written in PHP
- Wanted a .txt based system I could port to from EMA Personal Wiki. Did a comparison with other Wikis first. PmWiki came close, but DokuWiki edged it out due to the file structure.
- ACL based security was exactly what I needed.
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Open: June 1st- October 31st and January 1st – March 1st
and December dates by prior arrangement.
Serving full English afternoon tea Thursdays & Sundays,
other days & times by prior arrangement.
Advance reservations are essential.
No smoking.
Use of cell phones is restricted to guest bedrooms and phone booths.
Well-behaved children are warmly welcomed.
Gift certificates are available for room stays, special packages, and afternoon tea.
Every effort is made to accommodate your arrival
& departure times as well as your special needs.
Please let us know in advance.
Snow days are supposed to be fun so you'll pay only half price for extra nights if you need to stay because of bad weather.
The first night's stay may be charged to hold a reservation.
With fifteen day's notice of cancellation, the deposit,
less a $25 per room cancellation fee, will be refunded.
Cancellation of a reservation where the first night's stay was not charged
will incur the $25 per room cancellation fee.
Cancellation within the period of 15 days before arrival
will incur a charge equal to one night's stay per room.
Early departure is subject to full payment unless the rooms are subsequently occupied.
During certain holiday periods or when a party books four or more rooms,
the entire amount will be due for cancellation within a period of 30 days before arrival or for early departure.
Discount of 10% for stays of five or more consecutive days.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted
as well as US or Canadian dollars, Euros, and British pounds.
Pets are not allowed.
The first floor of the Inn and the Garden Room are handicapped accessible.
Please confirm accessibility in advance January – March.


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How to seduce a shy man?
It's no secret that shy guys can be very adorable and incredible lovers. Shyness has its positive aspects. Such a person does not sleep with everyone. In a sense, shy men go to girls with a "warranty card," which is very tempting for women. But the problem is, girls don't know how to seduce a shy man.
Personally, I love challenges, and I get a special thrill when I get to get such a person. It's really fun, but not always easy. There are times when a man doesn't even look in your direction, and I want to give you some tips so that you can seduce him. Only I want you to come back and write if my recommendations helped you or not.
You can charm a shy guy just like any other. You just need to adapt your "technique" to make him feel comfortable with you.
Action and patience
Try to be very tactful and patient. After all, it is you who will have to take the first step, otherwise, he will never come up and speak. Just don't be too persistent. A woman who projects an overly confident image can scare a timid man. You need to approach him "from afar", start with a few timid glances, and play the shy girl first.
Once you've made eye contact, try to keep it at a distance, just smile. Let him know that you like him and want to talk to him. Such people need confidence and he needs to know that he is not wrong and that you really liked him.
If I was asked to give the most effective advice on how to seduce a shy man, it would be simplicity. Be yourself, you don't have to portray someone that you are not. Approach him with a sincere smile, a simple greeting, and strike up a conversation. Now is not the best time to show how confident or smart you are. If you go up to him, smile and just say "hello", then he will reciprocate you and will definitely not run away. In some cases, a person can start a dialogue himself, so do not rush to ask him questions. Wait for a good moment.
Listen to it carefully
Shy guys do not like to talk a lot, as they are afraid to seem uninteresting to others. In addition, they will do it quietly and not confidently, so listen carefully so as not to miss important information. During your conversations, be prepared to ask more questions and "lure information out of him."
He's shy, so don't expect to start talking about his sexual orientation. Some shy guys may be gay but are afraid to admit it. You will need to listen to him and perhaps ask directly to determine if this guy is a real potential partner for you.
Be humble and kind
Even if you are a "tigress" in bed, do not show it on the first date. You need to calm down and remember to be patient. Wait a little, maybe he will take the first step himself. If all goes well, you will have plenty of time to show him your skills later.
If you do have a lot of sexual experience, try not to mention it. You will make him even more timid, and he will be worried that he will not be able to meet your standards. Better to keep this information a secret, at least for the moment. As soon as you manage to take him to bed, the shyness will gradually begin to disappear, and who knows what he will be capable of. Maybe an incredible lover is hiding under his shy cover.
Take the initiative
The next step on how to seduce a shy man is to take your initiative. If you do the first part well, then most guys will know that you like it and find more courage in themselves. When that happens, keep portraying the shy girl, but still show interest in him. If he doesn't fit himself, you may have to approach him. You can ask him a simple question to start a conversation, or you can mumble a timid "hello" from afar to see if he has the courage to come closer.
Once you've made contact, be patient. Have him lead the conversation, ask questions that interest him, and find topics for conversation. If all is well and you have successfully started a dialogue, then find out what kind of cuisine he likes. Say that you like her very much, too, and hint at a dinner together. Now is not the time when girls have to wait for the guy to take the first step.
Suggest a place where there won't be many people or the two of you so he can feel comfortable. You can ask if he is interested in watching the movie. Perhaps he likes football and you can go to a match together. Most importantly, don't make him embarrassed. Just hint that you don't mind spending time with him. And you don't need to immediately introduce him to your friends, this is guaranteed to scare this guy off.
First date with a shy man
When choosing a place to meet, let him choose where to go. Most likely, he will choose a place where he will feel comfortable. It could be his favorite cafe, restaurant or movie theater, it doesn't matter. Just let him pick a place he knows and feels confident about. Let him control the situation, and you can continue to play the shy girl.
As you can see, seducing a shy man is not that difficult. The main thing is to adhere to some rules and not behave too defiantly. Give him more opportunities to take the initiative so that he feels comfortable and then he will definitely be yours.


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Amla ka Murabba is an evergreen Rajasthani dish that is specially eaten during winters. Amla being the richest source of Vit C, this dis is extremely healthy and good for immunity to cold and other diseases. Learn how to make this dish with step by step photos and detailed recipe given below:
Preparation Time: 40 minutes + 6-8 hours (overnight soaking of the amla in edible lime (paan coona) water)
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Yield: 10 servings (2 pieces per serving)
- Indian Gooseberry (Amla) - 1/2 kg
- Sugar - 1/2 kg
- Water - 1 litre
- Edible Lime (Paan Choona) - 1 tea spoon
- Pierce the Indian gooseberries (amla) with a toothpick or a thick needle at various places, one night before the murabba preparation. This step will help the Indian gooseberries (amla) to absorb the sugar syrup (chashini) easily.
- Now wash the Indian gooseberries well with plain water . Take some water in a glass or ceramic (cheeni mitti) bowl (water should be enough so that the Indian gooseberries (amla) are completely submerged in it). Mix 1 tea spoon edible lime (paan choona) in this water and place all the Indian gooseberries (amla) into this solution for one night.
- Next morning take out all the Indian gooseberries (amla) from this solution and wash them well with plain water, so that the edible lime (paan choona) is washed off from them.
- Now heat a heavy based kadhai and add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to it. Allow the solution to boil and the sugar to melt completely. As the sugar syrup (chashini) boils add the Indian gooseberries (amla) to it and lower the flame to medium level.
- Allow the Indian gooseberries (amla) to cook slowly on medium flame. As they cook in the sugar syrup (chashini), you will notice a color change in them. After 30 minutes the sugar syrup (chashini) will become thick and Indian gooseberries (amla) will become soft.
- Touch one or two Indian goosberries (amla) with your hands and check if they have become soft. Cook for some more time if you want sugar syrup (chashini) of thicker consistency, otherwise turn off the flame and allow the murabba prepared to cool down.
- The amla ka murabba is now ready to be served. You can store it in a glass jar to use it over a long time.
(Tips: Cook the Indian gooseberries (amla) in the sugar syrup (chashini) on medium flame only)


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When I Was Cruel
By: Eric Greenwood
It's been a long time since Elvis Costello has released an album that wasn't kind of a chore to sit through. While I respect the breadth of his musical talents on paper, I'm not always so keen on listening to him croon. It's been almost a decade since Costello has even bothered flexing any of his rock muscles. One would have naturally assumed they had atrophied underneath those suits that just seemed to get bigger and bigger with each passing year. Finally, though, Costello has cranked out an aggressive rhythm record. Just in time, too. Another collaboration with an opera singer and I may have thrown in the towel. Not since 1994's Brutal Youth has Costello sounded so vigorous and antagonistic. His pen isn't quite as angry as it was when he really was cruel, but his distinctive melodies are glorious to behold here.
When I Was Cruel is easily Costello's best album since the mid-1980's. The direction is clear and stripped down, and every single song comes up with the goods. Now, I realize that reviewers always say "yeah, this is the best album since blah, blah" because they're excited by the new release. Then a few months go by, the record doesn't age very well, and the review reads like an embarrassing, out-of-touch confessional by some fan-boy. I assure you that's not the case here. Any Costello fan worth his weight in vinyl would readily admit that this record is Costello's finest offering since 1986's Blood & Chocolate. Now I know there are die-hard Spike and Mighty Like A Rose fans out there, but, come on, did you really love those scattered, unfocused albums, or were you just instinctively defensive about you favorite singer's output?
Two out of three Attractions are on board here (keyboardist, Steve Nieve, and drummer, Pete Thomas), making the transition back to punchy rock almost seamless. "45" sets the pace for the rest of the album with its rollicking chorus and traditionally dynamic verses. "45" was Costello's age when he wrote it (three years ago), and he uses the metaphor of the speed of a 45RPM record to tell his autobiography: "bass and treble heal every hurt/there's a rebel in a nylon shirt/but the words are a mystery, I've heard/'til you turn it down to 33 and 1/3." It's a clever gimmick, the likes of which have always flowed freely from Costello's pen, however, not so much lately. "Return to form" is such a tired turn of phrase, but Costello certainly steps into his old shoes without too many hitches.
There's a creepy, noir-ish tinge to Costello's songs these days. His guitar is lacquered with lots of reverb and tremolo to set the appropriate mood. The sinister, dubbed-out bass line in "Spooky Girlfriend" creates an hazy atmosphere in which Costello confesses his darkest fetishes. It's a smart, sexy song with faint horns and a catchy chorus of backing vocals. Costello no longer has to play the jilted geek, as he did so artfully and angrily in his early days. Now that he's an indelible icon, he can toy with his status of muted fame with a sense of humility and self-awareness. The mod-ish, Beatles-esque guitars of "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)" are bright and rocking. Add to that Costello's acerbic wit and bratty snarl and you've got yourself another classic single to add to the pile.
The title track features a recurring sample of only one syllable from an Italian woman's voice. It's a strangely intrusive sound that melds into the background over the course of seven hypnotic minutes, allowing Costello's foreboding guitar melody (which, oddly enough, sounds like a distant cousin to the line in "Watching The Detectives") to drive the circular, reggae-influenced tune. Costello's in fine lyrical form here, as he narrates an encounter with a journalist/former fan: "and he says, 'I know you'/'you gave me this tattoo back in '82'/'you were a spoilt child with a record to plug'/'and I was a shaven headed seaside thug'/'things haven't really changed that much'/'one of us is still getting paid too much.'" The words sound like they're being spit out of Costello's mouth, which helps keep the lengthy tune tense and interesting through to its end.
Costello slips into the world of sampling and effects so effortlessly that you'd assume he'd always partaken in the fruits of technology, but, apart from remixes on the occasional b-side, Costello has never experimented so freely on an album in his entire career. The loopy, lumbering atmospherics that blanket "Soul For Hire" take a classic Costello melody to the next level, which is necessary when you've got as much material as Costello has to keep from repeating yourself. The syrupy organs that underscore the jaunty, jazzy yet strident "15 Petals" lend an air of deviousness to what would otherwise constitute a typical pop song. Lyrically, Costello is sending a love letter to his wife, but few lyricists could pull off such a concise, literate, and poetic verse and still keep it clever: "15 petals/one for every year I spent with you/jewels and precious metals will never do/I love you twisted and I love you straight/I'd write it down but I can't concentrate/words won't obey they do as they please/and all I am left with are these…"
"Tart" starts off as a low-key ballad, but by the end Costello is belting out the words at the top of his lungs. The climax is perfectly orchestrated with piano and Pete Thomas' instinctive percussion. Noisy, fuzzed out guitars clang obnoxiously throughout the rocking "Dissolve", though, it lacks a proper chorus. "Daddy, Can I Turn This?" turns up the fuzz another notch, and we get the best of both worlds: a catchy chorus and the rock. "My Blue Window" is Costello's best acoustic track since "New Amsterdam", and you'll invariably be hitting the repeat button to hear it again and again. "Episode Of Blonde" separates the men from the boys with its difficult, spitfire phrasing and obscure references, though, it contains this golden line: "so an artist drags a toothbrush across the first thing that he sees/and names the painting "Christ's Last Exit Into Purgatory.'" They may take a few listens to sink in, but all of the songs are memorable and distinctive.
So he's interested in more than rock and roll. He ought to be. He would have been washed up years ago were it not for his dilettantish pursuits. After all, he could have turned out like Sting. Shudder. Fans can often be stifling and selfish, always longing for past glories, so, thank God, Costello pays them no mind. With When I Was Cruel, Costello has bought himself at least another decade or so to dabble in whatever he damn well pleases. I'll certainly keep coming back- not that he cares.


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BOARD MEETING (March 2, 2009) – The Special Administrative Board will hold a Real Estate Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the Gateway Complex, #4 Gateway Drive. The Real Estate Committee Meeting will begin with a motion to go into executive session at 3:30 p.m. The committee meeting is closed to the public pursuant to RSMO §610.021 (2). This notice is posted in compliance with RSMO §610.020. The agenda is as follows:
1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Motion to move into closed session 4. Real Estate Matters 5. Adjournment


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The most famous example of the White Oak was the Wye Oak at Wye Mills, Maryland.
Leaves of White Oak, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1998. Photo by Ann J. Baker.
Bark of White Oak, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1998. Photo by Elizabeth W. Newell.
Sometime around its fiftieth year, a white oak begins to produce acorns and may produce 10,000 annually. Crowned with shallow caps that are smooth underneath, these acorns sprout soon after falling from the tree. Sweet to the taste, they are a dietary mainstay for over 80 species of birds and mammals. Native Americans ground acorns into flour, a technique they shared with early European settlers.
White oaks produce prime hardwood lumber with a fine, almost watertight grain, excellent for barrel staves.
© Copyright November 06, 2002 Maryland State Archives


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Sight words are the most commonly occurring words in the English language. They help your preschoolers and young children with learning to read. (While we are on the topic of helping your children to read, Reading Head Start is an exceptional reading program you can use to teach your child to learn to read.)
Also known as Dolch words, these words are most commonly called sight words, because many of them can not be sounded out when reading and therefore need to be recognized by sight.
These words make up to 80% of all words found in children's reading. There are 220 sight words and we have a list of pre primer sight words and a downloadable worksheet below of these dolch words listed by grade level (pre primer (pre k) thru to grade 3).
List Of Pre Primer Sight Words: (40 Preschool Dolch Words)
a, and, away, big, blue, can, come, down, find, for, funny, go, help, here, I, in, is, it, jump, little, look, make, me, my, not, one, play, red, run, said, see, the, three, to, two, up, we, where, yellow, you
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Primer Sight Words (List Of 52 Kindergarten Dolch Words)
all, am, are, at, ate, be, black, brown, but, came, did, do, eat, four, get, good, have, he, into, like, must, new, no, now, on, our, out, please, pretty, ran, ride, saw, say, she, so, soon, that, there, they, this, too, under, want, was, well, went, what, white, who, will, with, yes
First Grade Sight Words (List Of 41 Dolch Sight Words)
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Anxiety is a normal part of the human experience. It's a feeling that can be triggered by a stressful event or mental health conditions. It often brings about feelings of restlessness, worry, and irritability. But it doesn't have to overwhelm your life; there are Bible verses for anxiety that can help you find peace and comfort.
There are many bible verses that can be used to help deal with anxiety. These verses can be seen as calming to the soul and who knows, may even give readers some relief from their anxiety.
Below are just a few of the many bible verses that you can use to help deal with anxiety.
Bible Verses For Anxiety
Psalms 34:4
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Isaiah 41:10
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
2 Corinthians 12:10
For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
1 John 4:18
18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Proverbs 17:22
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. The Lord is Available: Trust in Him
Philippians 4:6-7
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 13:6
So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?"…
Best Bible Verses About Anxiety
Psalms 94:19
When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
Psalms 37:5
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.
James 5:11
Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
2 Timothy 1:7
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
2 Corinthians 4:17
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Isaiah 41:13
"For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Romans 8:26-28
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Bible Verses About Anxiety And Depression
Romans 5:2
Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 8:6
"For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Proverbs 2:7-8
He holds victory in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones. (New International Version)
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all you anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
Matthew 6:28
And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin.
Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Better Times are Coming
Romans 16:20
"And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."
Isaiah 30:18
Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him.
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
Bible Verses For Anxiety And Fear
Proverbs 1:33
"But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Isaiah 26:3
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee."
Isaiah 59:19
"When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him."
Isaiah 41:10
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee, Joni: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
Zephaniah 3:17
"The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing."
Isaiah 43:1-4
"Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour….Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee…."
Joshua 1:5-7,9
"As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Be strong and of a good courage….Only be thou strong and very courageous..Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.".
Good Bible Verses For Anxiety
Ephesians 2:14
"For he is our peace."
Psalm 34:4
"I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me, freeing me from all my fears."
Psalm 107:13-16
"Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder. Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder."
Psalm 94:19
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
Ecclesiastes 11:10
So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless.
Ezekiel 4:16
He then said to me: "Son of man, I am about to cut off the food supply in Jerusalem. The people will eat rationed food in anxiety and drink rationed water in despair.
Psalm 91: 1-2, 4-6
"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, nor for the arrow that flieth by day, Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness, nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday."
Bible Verses For Stress And Anxiety
Phillipians 4:6-7
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Psalm 91: 14-16
"Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation."
Isaiah 54:10
"For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee."
Isaiah 51:12-15
"I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor….But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts is his name.
Ephesians 6:10-11
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Good Bible Verses For Anxiety
Hebrews 13:5-6
God has said, "Never will I leave you. Never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid." (New International Version)
2 Peter 1:3-4
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises….
Ezekiel 12:19
Say to the people of the land: 'This is what the Sovereign Lord says about those living in Jerusalem and in the land of Israel: They will eat their food in anxiety and drink their water in despair, for their land will be stripped of everything in it because of the violence of all who live there.
Philippians 2:28
Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety.
2 Timothy 1:7
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Isaiah 35:4
4 say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
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4. Bible Verses About Faith
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How AI is Growing in the Learning Industry and Creating Opportunity
Topics: executive, customer success, customer education
If you are a leader in Education Services at a Technology company, answer this question – do your sponsors and stakeholders value Education Services? I often talk to technology training leaders. A pet peeve for a vast majority of them is their inability to get executive attention, funding and buy-in for their services. The few exceptions are leaders who work for SaaS companies or enlightened leaders. My own experience inside industry-leading hardware and software companies was similar. I invested more time and effort in selling the value of Education Services to internal stakeholders than selling the services to customers!
Topics: executive, customer success, customer education
If you are not yet thinking about how training can have a measurable impact on business results, you need to start now. Our executives want to move the needle on software sales and renewals. If you cannot show the value of your training organization using metrics tied to business success, you are in danger of becoming extinct.
Topics: metrics, executive, customer success
As learning leaders, the time has come for us to reimagine our strategy and reposition ourselves within our organizations. In order to do this, we must first join our colleagues in becoming data driven. Nothing speaks louder than a well-qualified, meaningful metric. A recent study conducted by LEO Learning, a UK based Learning consulting firm, surveyed nearly 700 organizations asking L&D teams to weigh in on measuring learning impact and if their executives pressure them for this type of analysis.
The Challenge
The mind numbing tsunami of data presented to executives daily threatens to drown any significant information you present before assimilation. In data-led business cultures, remember to generate interpretable information that enables human exploration.


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Rabbi David Arias Weil
Kehilat Moriah
Q: What do you do to relax? How do you like to spend your down time?
A: To walk away from any device connected to the internet..to disconnect in order to be more connected.
Q: What Torah learning most inspires you?
A: I love learning that has no ulterior goals; learning that I engage in with no other purpose but to open my mind and explore new ideas.
Q: What are your dreams for your community?
A: My hope is that as our community grows I will still be able to remain faithful to my core values and personal commitments.


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St. Peter's Helpers got me with this one! (Notice I stuck with your #1 answer to Favorite Snacks!)
Remove the blog in the top spot from the following list and bump everyone up one place. Then add your blog to the bottom slot, like so.
1) LutherPunk
2) Jonathan (AFCM)
3) Irish and Dangerous
4) St. Peter's Helpers
5) SFO Mom
Next select five people to tag
1) Song of November
2) Minivan Mom
3) My Domestic Church
4) Rocks in My Dryer
5) Martha Martha
(Note: If you've already done this, that counts, lol)
What were you doing 10 years ago?
I had 2 of my 3 children by this time; Big Brother had just turned 4 and the Middle Sister was 6 weeks old. I was doing some "homebound" tutoring for a high school student who was out of school while she endured daily dialysis and awaited a kidney transplant.
What were you doing 1 year ago?
A lot of planning, because Big Daddy was preparing for his MBA Class Field Trip to China. Otherwise, pretty much the same as I'm doing now, with the addition of toilet-training Little Brother.
Five snacks you enjoy:
1) Funions
2) Chocolate
3) Chinese Rice Cracker mix
4) Doritos
5) Coffee ice cream
Five songs you know all the words to:
You have GOT to be kidding! I have been involved in church choirs for over
25 years and I have a head for lyrics. If it's in the hymnal I probably know the words.
Five things you would do if you were a millionaire:
A. Buy the World's Coolest Victorian House with a Big Wraparound Porch
B. Endow a great Catholic school so tuition could be nearly free and teachers could be paid what they're worth (PLENTY!)
C. Save for my kids' education
D. Help my extended family with house debt and kids' educations
E. Help some deserving charities such as abortion-alternative apostolates, Retirement for Religious, to name just 2...
Five bad habits:
A. I buy more books than I can possibly read
B. I look at the negative side of things first
C. I don't exercise
D. I'm a pack rat
E. I have terrible eating habits
Five things you enjoy doing:
A. Reading
B. Cooking
C. Baking
D. Singing
E. Laughing with my kids
Five things you would never wear again:
A. Anything with giant shoulder pads
B. Toe socks
C. Short skirt
D. Stretch pants
E. High heels (OUCH!)
Fortunately I'm no slave to fashion.
Five favorite toys:
A. Legos
B. Blocks
C. Crayons
D. Skip-It
E. Roller skates
And a note to the GOP Soccer Mom: I haven't forgotten yours. But it requires more thought than this one. I'll get to it! Promise!


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Do one thing at a time. This rule (and some of the others that follow) will be familiar to most in buddhism. Don't multi-task. When you're pouring water, just pour water. When you're eating, just eat.
Do it slowly and deliberately. You can do one task at a time, but also rush that task. Instead, take your time, and move slowly. Make your actions deliberate, not rushed and random. It takes practice, but it helps you focus on the task.
Do it completely. Put your mind completely on the task. Don't move on to the next task until you're finished. If, for some reason, you have no choice but to move on to something else, try to at least put away the unfinished task and clean up after yourself.
Do less but be not lazy. Our day should be filled with work. However, we shouldn't have an unending task list either — there are certain things we are going to do today, and no more. If you do less, you can do those things more slowly, more completely and with more concentration. If you fill your day with tasks, you will be rushing from one thing to the next without stopping to think about what you do.
Peace and Love, Jim


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HeatWave in Depth: Machine Learning-based Automation – MySQL AutoPilot
mercredi, 11 août 2021
HeatWave has introduced several features for automation both at the service level and inside the HeatWave engine. See how machine learning can automate DBA tasks of operating and tuning the database. MySQL database Service with HeatWave can predict the optimal value of various configuration parameters determined by the workload.
Join us to see the new AutoPilot features in action.
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The boys are back. A Tribe Called Quest's latest album, We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your service, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, only one week after it was released. This is the first time in more than 20 years that the legendary hip-hop crew has tackled this feat.
According to Billboard, the album, which was released on Nov. 11, earned 135,000 equivalent album unit sales by Nov. 17. Out of that total number, 112,000 were physical album sales, according to the publication. Just below Tribe's album on the Billboard 200 was Meek Mill's DC4 and Lady Gaga's Joanne.
The last time ATCQ topped the charts was in Aug. 1996, when their sophomore album Beats, Rhymes, and Life went platinum. The 20-year gap is considered the longest period between reaching No. 1 for any hip-hop act in the chart's history, Billboard reports. Before We got it from Here reached the top, Jeezy broke the record of longest wait between No. 1 albums, reaching the highest seat on the charts two weeks ago for his latest project, Trap or Die 3. Prior to that, the Snowman had gone nearly nine years without a No. 1.
A Tribe Called Quest isn't new to breaking boundaries and defying the odds, but their latest accomplishment definitely rivals other victories. We got it from Here is said to be the group's last studio album. It was their first release since their 1998 record The Love Movement, and the first project since the passing of Phife Dawg in March of this year.
In addition to scoring the No. 1 album this week, ATCQ covers Complex's Oct./Nov. 2016 cover, in which they revealed the creative process into the recording and producing of their album. In the coming days, we'll take it a step further, with an exclusive documentary that unveils behind-the-scenes footage of making the album, and commentary from Chief Content Officer Noah Callahan-Bever regarding the group's imprint on hip-hop music and culture.


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After a delay in 2020, Tales of Arise is finally here. We called it one of the best JRPGs in recent years in our Tales of Arise review, and fans are flocking to it in greater numbers than the series' has ever seen.
That doesn't mean Arise is the easiest to pick up and understand, though. While there's no shortage of tutorials in Arise's opening hours, they gloss over some of the finer points. Others are left for you to discover on your own, which often means you're at the mercy of difficult bosses.
Tales of Arise adds several new systems to its combat, including Overlimits, Cure Points, and Boost strikes, making combos more important than ever. Playing as any character is more viable as a result, though a few stand out among the rest if you want to dominate a tough fight. Our Tales of Arise combat tips guide breaks down everything you need to know, from the best character to pull off combos to how you should modify party AI during the game's more rigorous boss fights.
Tales of Arise Combat Tips
Stringing together Artes and attacks is fine, but you need to aim for combos if you want those damage counters to climb ever higher. Aside from increasing your damage output, combos help fill the Boost Strike gauge and, if you maintain the combo long enough, open a chance for a one-hit finishing move guaranteed to defeat regular enemies.
Your capacity for pulling off combos in the early game is limited, since character AG meters don't have more than three or four points. Unlocking more Titles increases AG meters, so check requirements for available Titles and open as many as possible when you can.
Figuring out the best way to maintain combos also takes some experimentation with Artes. If you're controlling a physical attacker, such as Alphen or Law, you'll notice a flow to their Artes. For example, Double Demon Fang and Sonic Thrust have delays both in execution and after they land, meaning they work better at the end of a combo chain. Orochi's Galeforce Fury lands numerous hits in one use and flows smoothly into another Artes to extend the chain.
Once your AG meters expand, start weaving standard attacks between Artes to help refill the AG meters so you can trigger more Artes.
The exception here is when a character enters Overlimit. This state reduces AG requirements and strengthens attacks, making combo chaining significantly easier. For more difficult enemies, land as many attacks and Artes as you can during Overlimit before using a Mystic Artes to get the most out of this unique status.
Exploiting elemental weaknesses also gives you an advantage in most battles. Nearly all zeugles, and a fair few bosses, have some kind of elemental affiliation, though Arise isn't concerned with explaining the relationships among elements.
Here's how they stack up:
- Fire is strong against Wind
- Wind is strong against Earth
- Earth is strong against Water
- Water is strong against Fire
Some enemies telegraph their weaknesses based on the attacks they use. The region you're in gives you a good idea too. If you're in the earth realm, for example, it's a safe bet most of your foes will have a wind weakness.
Boost Strikes
Boost Strikes become more important once Kisara and Dohalim join your team. From then on, most fights — even normal ones — have at least one enemy with super speed or a charging attack. Charging and heavy armour are the most important to deal with, followed by super speed and Artes casters. Prioritize Title skills for Kisara, Law, and Rinwell that hasten how quickly their Boost gauges charge.
Battle Chaining
Battle chaining unlocks after you reach Elde Menancia, and while it might seem like an extra system you can ignore, it's worth paying attention to. The chain icon under the field map shows how many fights you've chained together and how long the effect will last.
If you have time, try getting it past stage four, where the meter turns blue, and then engage in battles that include multiple zeugles to get rarer items, and more of them.
Using Happy Bottles helps as well. You need these for crafting better weapons, and having a bigger party means you spend materials much faster.
Tales of Arise Boss Tips
All of these tips apply to boss fights, but these steeper challenges have some additional layers to work with. Managing your Cure Points (CP) is the most important.
Spend most of your Gald on Orange Gel before a fight. If you're playing on moderate difficulty or higher, you'll still likely burn through your Orange Gel supply well before the battle ends. Tales of Arise's AI is smart and responsive, but also a bit too inclined towards healing on the standard setting.
If you find you run out of CP too quickly, toggle the AI to "fight aggressively." Shionne, Dohalim, or both will still heal the party, but only once HP starts dropping low. It's a riskier strategy, but it should see you through if you step in with Treats and Life Bottles as needed.
Related: All the fishing spots and Tales of Arise
During boss fights with multiple enemies, always target the smaller mobs and extra reinforcements first. They're a significant obstacle if you don't, and we've found that defeating them yourself is more efficient than setting the AI to target other enemies.
You'll also want to adjust your Boost Strike strategy. Try keeping Rinwell's, Kisara's, and Law's Boost gauges full as much as possible. You can survive Artes from enemy mobs well enough, but boss Artes hit much harder, as you'd expect. Charge attacks can also destroy your party in one hit, making Kisara's Boost one of the most important parts of mid and late game boss strategies.
Tales of Arise Best Characters
Every party member in Arise has a unique set of skills worth experimenting with at least once, but there's also a distinct gap when it comes to ease of use and general versatility.
Alphen is the perfect all-around character. He's fast and the easiest one to chain combos with, and he's also the best way to deal strong elemental damage quickly. There's no shortage of offensive Artes to customise his fighting style with, and while Alphen's Blazing Sword attacks might consume a substantial amount of health, they also deal explosive damage to a wide area.
Kisara is almost Alphen's opposite. She's slow and has a much smaller pool of Artes to choose from. However, her guard perk means you can stand your ground during an attack, reduce damage received, and unleash a stronger Artes from behind her shield. She also gets an AoE Artes that bolsters nearby party members' defence, which she doesn't use too often when the AI controls her.
Dohalim is a potent combination of Alphen and Rinwell with a perk that's difficult to use, but worth it if you master the timing. His standard attacks and physical Artes have wider reach than most, since he wields a staff, but he also gains access to dark, wind, and earth elemental Artes. If you execute a perfect dodge, Dohalim's reach and attack increase for a limited time. Put your skill points into his dodge ability, and watch the numbers rise.