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A Public Performance in the Middle of the PandemicFor the last few years, I have coordinated an event called, Dancing for a Brand New Me. It is a fundraiser event that is designed to not only bring about awareness to domestic violence in Lassen County, but it is a fundraiser to help pay for the the mortgage of the shelter for victims. Last year was the 7th year that local "Susanville Stars" were partnered with local professional choreographers to dance three dances before judges similar to NBC's Dancing with the Stars. Our local stars are usually very active community members who spend about 5-6 months learning the dances, but they also fundraiser to get sponsors. It becomes a fun, healthy competition to see who can out dance and out raise funds with each other. Most of the choreographers have participated in the event for many years. It has become a community favorite, selling out tickets both nights the third weekend in October. In 2020, we had to come up with four different plans on how we would perform, because of the pandemic. Our plans included only performing a livestreamed show to relocating our event outdoors. Normally, the event is performed in the local Veterans Hall that is equipped with stage, lights, and sound. In September 2020, I wrote a proposal to public health outlining in detail how we would manage the event. It took weeks for public health to get back to us. But what they approved was that our event could be held at the local High School football stadium, we had to mark off 6-foot distance, require mask, and have screenings at the gate. We had hand sanitizer stations and we were instructed two things: limited seats (200 people) and whatever we did, when we live streamed to not show the audience. The article that I attached talks more about the event than the obstacle it took to put on the event. It is incredibly difficult to move sound equipment in and out of a football stadium every day for a week. It is hard to do a staged performance when you are surrounded by a dirt track. It is hard to have your dressing room be the football locker room. It was very difficult to make all of the modifications and changes that we did. But we did it. And it was an amazing event. Even though we weren't supposed to, we have about 400 people in the audience each night. Most did not wear mask and most were sitting very close to each other. Even one of the public health officials sat in the audience not following the "rules". The event raised over $25,000! Just two weeks after our event, many of the Halloweeen events led to a Covid-19 outbreak in our community and the cases rose rapidly. Prior to Dancing for a Brand New Me 2020, we had zero cases. After Halloween 2020 our cases skyrocketed for a small town. I saw that we happened to just squeeze in one performing arts event just in time before things got bad. I feel like we were lucky and it was probably why the event was so well attended. I have the newspaper article and my proposal attached.


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I'm selling my entire system. I bought it brand new with a friend in about 2008. It's in great shape and hardly received any use. Included are the Subal ND700 housing (180 degree viewfinder with a 1.2 viewing range), the Nikon D700, two Inon Z-240 strobes, a Zen Wide angle dome port, two extensions (3 inch and 4 inch). The strobes have diffuser discs included. I do not have any lenses for the camera. There are no scratches on any of the ports. The system is really in great condition and received very little use. This is basically everything you need to get going except the arms for the strobes which are not expensive. I'm asking $6000 for the entire system. Payment will be by Paypal only. I will ship it insured and will cover the cost of shipping.
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Never ignore these symptoms during your pregnancy period
Whether you read any articles about pregnancy or talk to other experienced mothers it is difficult to find out that what you are feeling in your nine months of pregnancy is normal or not.
Never ignore these symptoms of pregnancy
Here is the list of some dangerous symptoms during pregnancy which may cause complications for you and your unborn baby. If you feel any of these problems, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid taking any medicines without the doctor's advice.
Feeling unconscious and dizziness during pregnancyAn unconsciousness or dizziness during pregnancy can be an indicator that you haven't eat enough food on that day. However, this may be due to the low level of blood pressure which is common at the beginning of pregnancy. Many women feel dizziness during pregnancy. But, if you are unconscious then consult with your doctor and make sure that everything is fine.
Pain in the lower abdomen during pregnancySometimes it may be normal abdominal pain which is often in pregnancy and poses no threat to you and your unborn baby. But sometimes it may be a sign of severe problems such as :
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Miscarriages
- Premature delivery
- Fibroids disintegrate and bleeding
- Preeclampsia
(Also read: What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?)
Pain in the middle or upper abdomen during pregnancyTart or sharp pain in the middle or upper part of the stomach with or without nausea and vomiting indicates that you may have any of the following problems:
However, if this pain occurs after crossing half of the pregnancy then it can be a sign of preeclampsia which is a serious situation that requires immediate attention and treatment.
- Severe indigestion
- Stomach acidity or irritation
- Stomach infection (vomiting, diarrhea)
- Contaminated, eating toxic food stomach infection
Bleeding from the vagina during pregnancyIt is common for early onset of pregnancy to have bleeding or spotting without pain. It usually gets better on its own and it poses no harm to you and the baby. In the last stage of pregnancy, bleeding can be a sign that the cervix starts to open up or dilate. However, if you have bleeding in any stage of pregnancy talk to your doctor about it. This can be a serious problem if :
- Fast and persistent pain on the same side of the stomach with bleeding can be an indication of ectopic pregnancy.
- If there is tremendous bleeding with persistent back or abdominal pain then this may be an indication of miscarriage.
Constant vomiting during pregnancyIf you are vomiting more than two or three times a day you may feel dehydrated or weak. However, it is less likely to cause the baby to be damaged. However, if there is too much and persistent vomiting (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) then you need to talk to your doctor especially if you are not able to eat some food or drink. You may need to get admitted to the hospital. If you are vomiting constantly after the half-stage of pregnancy then it may lead to severe pain immediately below the ribs and sudden swelling in your face, hands or feet. All of these may be symptoms of preeclampsia.
(Also read: 12 early signs that you might be pregnant)
Diarrhea with vomiting
Diarrhea with vomiting can be a sign of contaminated food or stomach infection during pregnancy.
Kidney infectionIf you are vomiting, feeling fever and have pain in the side, lower back or genitalia in the back it may be an indication of kidney infection. If you have any such symptoms talk to your doctor.
Fever during pregnancyIf your body temperature is more than 99.5° F but there are no symptoms of cold and flu, then show your doctor on the same day. Contact your doctor immediately if there is more than 102.2° F fever. You may have had an infection. The doctor may advise you to take some antibiotics and rest.
(Also read: Pregnancy trimesters and their symptoms)
I see blurry and flashing bright light during pregnancyIf you have any of the following symptoms in the eyes since the half stage of pregnancy contact your doctor :
- Everything looks dual
- Looking blurry
- Low light
- Flashing bright light
Swelling in hands and feet during pregnancyIn the final stages of pregnancy swelling (edema) on hands, face or eyes is normal and often there is no concern about it. But, if you have a lot of swelling and suddenly there is a headache or a problem in seeing then you may have preeclampsia. If you feel any of these symptoms contact your doctor immediately.
Strong headache during pregnancyIf the sharp headache is more than two or three hours with swelling and changes in vision you may have preeclampsia. If pre-eclampsia occurs, it usually happens after crossing half of the pregnancy or immediately after the birth of the baby.
(Also read: Pregnancy at 6 weeks )
Irritation or pain while pissing during pregnancyUrinary Tract Infection (UTI) may occur if :
- Feeling excessive pain or irritation while pissing.
- There is a desire to urinate again and again, whether you have already pissed. The desire for urination is so intense that it will leave before going to the bathroom.
- Blurred, odorless urine.
- Nausea, fatigue, and sweating
- Pain in the lower part of the stomach or pain in the whole body
Suddenly feeling very thirsty during pregnancyIf you are suddenly feeling very thirsty and your urine is also dark yellow colored then it can be a sign of dehydration. You need to drink more fluid during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetesIf you feel thirsty and have to go to urination more frequently than ever, then it may be a sign of gestational diabetes. However, there are no signs of it often. Gestational diabetes increases the risk of complications for you and the fetus so tell the doctor immediately about this.
Itching in the whole body during pregnancyIf you are getting severe itching throughout the body especially at night, then you may have obstetric cholestasis (OC). OC is a condition of the liver in which the color of the urine can be darker than the normal color. It is not a matter of concern to have a slight itching because your skin is spreading to give place to the growing baby inside your womb so it is normal to have some itching during pregnancy. However, if the itching is severe then it's better to consult your doctor.
(Also read: What to expect at 38 weeks of pregnancy?)
Leakage of liquid from the vagina during pregnancyA liquid leakage from the vagina before 37 weeks of pregnancy may be a sign that your water bag has exploded prematurely. In this case, contact your doctor so that they can check the health of the fetus. If there are signs of infection then you may need immediate treatment.
Once the water bag bursts, then the protection against the infant's infection decreases. Or you may already have an infection, due to which the water bag is torn. You may have to be prepared for premature labor and birth too. The team of experts in the hospital will ensure proper care of you and your baby.
If the water bag burst after 37 weeks you may be delivered the next day or in a day or two. Tell your doctor what happened. They will ask you to come to the hospital to investigate and discuss if it does not start in the next 24 hours, what will be the right thing to do.
Baby's movement has decreased during pregnancyIf you notice that your baby's movements decreased then tell your doctor what happened. Your doctor may ask you to come to the hospital to investigate and to ensure the well-being of your baby.
I fell and hurt on the stomach during pregnancyFalling or injury is not dangerous every time, but call your doctor on the same day and tell all the facts. If you have been hurt in the lower part of your spinal cord by falling or sliding on the stairs you probably don't need to panic. Your baby is completely safe between the uterus and amniotic fluid. However, complexities may arise in cases of an injury to the stomach. If you have contractions, fluid leakage or any bleeding, then talk to the doctor immediately or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.
(Also read: Blood tests for pregnancy)
Health is not well during pregnancyIf you are not sure about any symptoms, if you do not feel good or have some anxiety, trust your decision and contact the doctor. There are changes in your body so fast that it is sometimes difficult to understand that whatever you are feeling is normal or it is a matter of concern. If you feel deeply depressed, feel afraid, cannot meet everyday responsibilities then get help immediately. In this situation, you can call your doctor without any hesitation and they will be happy to advise and support you. If there is a problem you will get the solution. If everything is well then you will be able to go home safely.
Don't get panic in any situation. Stay active during your pregnancy. If you're suffering from any complications then consult your doctor. Don't take any medications on your own. We wish you a very happy and safe pregnancy.
Also, read other pregnancy-related articles :
- Pregnancy at 40 weeks - Symptoms, Ultrasound, Baby Development, Baby Size, Childbirth and Signs of Labor
- Blood test for pregnancy - Blood Group, Rh Factor, Cost, Accuracy, AFP and Multiple Marker Screening
Disclaimer: This content is intended for general information only and it should not be used as the basis of patient treatment. The given content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment or any diagnosis. Always consult a doctor for more information. Our website doesn't claim responsibility for this information.


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09/25/2014: The sea base is an increasingly important part of the engagement against land targets.
This is true of Ospreys bringing Marines ashore and of the use of precision strike weapons.
Indeed, the Navy's role leveraging the surface, subsurface and air-breathing assets to distribute strike across the strike fleet will go up as the weapons revolution evolves over the next twenty years.
This slideshow highlights the use of land attack Tomahawks in Valiant Shield 2014.
Credit: III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific:9/17/14
- The Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) is seen firing a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile simulating a joint strike on an enemy shore facility during Valiant Shield 2014.
- In the third and fourth photos, the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) during a live-fire missile exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2014.
Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating an estimated 18,000 U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps personnel, more than 200 aircraft and 19 surface ships, offering real world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners.


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Scroll through any social media feed and it doesn't take long to discover the common theme of self-love. People are becoming consumed by the idea of self-improvement through independence and inner strength. Posting photos of vacation destinations, untouched meals, and filtered selfies has become the new norm. The smoke and mirrors of the 21st century, social media has become a way to create the illusion of the ideal life. The idea of being connected to hundreds of followers yet completely disconnected to those right in front of us is becoming more and more prevalent.
I used to be one of those people, fallen into the trap that I don't need anyone. That if I work harder, exercise more, eat healthier, or travel more then maybe I would be satisfied with who I am. All while keeping people at arm's length out of fear that they'd see the side of me that was longing for true connection.
You see, so many of us come from different stories, yet we are all trying to find love and connection in this broken world in our own ways. No amount of performance will satisfy our deepest need of acceptance. Jesus loved us before we could earn anything. He suffered for us before we could prove anything. There is absolutely nothing we can do in our own strength to measure up to the flawless and unwavering love of God.
He created us to be in relationship with one another, to remind each other of that kind of love. We are called to be honest about our brokenness and to carry each other's burdens. We weren't meant to deal with our wounds alone. When ignored, a physical wound festers and becomes infected. It spreads throughout your flesh, affecting your entire well being. We cover our wounds to maintain the appearance of being unflawed and to avoid burdening others, only damaging ourselves further. All while others have covered wounds of their own, waiting to realize they're not alone in this struggle.
When will we realize there's beauty in authenticity and allowing the true grace of God to identify us? That He carries our burdens, accepts us in all our flaws, and is just waiting for us to be honest with ourselves and others so that He can reveal His unconditional love and redeeming power through relationship.


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So many dresses, not enough closet space. That's how we're feeling about all of the stunning spring and summer dresses we've stumbled upon this year. (And it's only May.)
Though we'll never shy away from a flattering wrap dress or a breezy linen button-down style, there's one dress that's captivating Amazon shoppers for one simple reason: It's stunning.
This $22 Amazon dress is like a romantic Tuscan getaway in the form of inexpensive apparel. With almost 2,000 Amazon reviews and nearly a 4-star rating, this dress is easily one of Amazon's best-sellers, and we get it.
With its flattering fitted bodice, trendy midi-length cut and eye-catching button-down details, it's not hard to see why shoppers are obsessed. It makes me want to pack up my life and move to a coastal Italian village or book a flight to Porto STAT.
Plus, it's a perfect dupe for an $80 lookalike at Urban Outfitters called — and you can't make this stuff up — the "Positano." Coincidence? Possibly. But does it make us want to honeymoon in Positano whether or not we're actually engaged? Sure.
Though the dress is gorgeous and comes in 32 different styles and prints, it's rather limited in sizing, so read the guides thoroughly before selecting your perfect fit. And, while you're living out your "Under The Tuscan Sun" fantasy, you might as well snag the round woven bag and strappy heels to boot.
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Rescue helmet for emergency interventions - HPS 3500
The Dräger HPS 3500 multifunctional rescue helmet meets all the needs of rescue teams. Whether for search operations, forest fires, traffic accidents, work at height or other types of technical assistance.
Its wide range of accessories allows it to adapt to all emergency response situations. Detailed description
The HPS 3500 rescue helmet
A robust rescue helmet
The materials used are high quality which gives it great mechanical durability. The shell is made of high quality thermoplastic. Protection is therefore optimal despite its reduced weight. Head protection is comprehensive and reliable for any type of emergency response.
Optimized comfort
The 4-point attachment harness provides maximum comfort. The helmet is also fitted with a comfort mesh and is fully padded. An easily accessible adjustment dial on the back of the head allows the user to adjust their helmet without having to remove it.
Optimal ventilation
The HPS 3500 helmet is equipped with a ventilation system that allows constant ventilation and guarantees optimal user comfort. All the wearer has to do is slide a strip on the top of the helmet to, if necessary, close or open the ventilation flaps and prevent water, sparks or metal chips intrusions during emergency situations.
HPS 3500 protective glasses
Made of flame-retardant material, full-face protective goggles are supplied with the HPS 3500 helmet. Their ergonomic shape and polyurethane frame provide maximum user comfort. Passively ventilated, they are optimally protected against fogging and scratches thanks to the modern double polycarbonate and anti-scratch lenses system (Pinlock® system).
A wide range of accessories for a multifunctional helmet
The HPS 3500 helmet is truly a multifunctional helmet. Its multiple optional accessories make it suited to different applications. Protective glasses, multiple visors, lamps, hearing protectors, flap, or even reflective bands allow helmet adaptation to different intervention situations.
The HPS 3500 rescue helmet technical specifications
- Size: universal, adjustable for head measurements between 52 and 64 cm
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Our good friend Ann has been helping us in the gardens for years now. We owe her a great debt of gratitude. Not too many people would be thrilled to weed and deadhead hostas, rake and haul load after load after LOAD of white pine needles for mulching the flower beds and tote heavy rocks around for nothing. (And still be our friend!)
This summer, Ann's work schedule hasn't allowed her to be around here as much as last year, but when she has some spare time, she is always willing to lend a hand. She says working here beats paying for a gym membership. Carl loves to joke that she can have a free workout any time she wants, we will never raise our rates.
Last weekend, Ann was here and so the camera was passed to her hands. Here is Ann's photo session:
The little flowerbed out front. The tall grass in the middle is 'Northwind'....that is the sturdiest grass I own and very well-behaved. The red celosias aren't doing much yet, very strange year we've been having.


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Saturday, March 27, 2010
chanel: practicality at it's best.
Chanel was the first to introduce to the women's power suit. So it is no surprise Karl Lagerfeld launched this purse. The Chanel Perspex briefcase. The most functional bag I have ever seen. I hope this is not just a runway prop, because it is too brilliant too ignore.
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Prague Gaming Summit 2020 Offers Themes Fit for the New DecadePublished January 20, 2020 by Lee R
Networking, loads of speakers, and key new themes punctuate the enhancements at Prague Gaming Summit 2020.
Prague Gaming Summit 2020 is set to be bigger and better than ever.
The Event
With a full range of forward-thinking topics and gaming industry ideas set for 6 March 2020, Prague Gaming Summit 2020 is preparing a new face for the annual proceedings.
The conference retains its core attendanceship of 125 elite delegates, so the early announcement may represent the only chance to get tickets.
The conference will bring together a large community of gambling industry experts across a diverse range of operators, software providers, platform, compliance experts, government officials and more.
Early Sponsorship
The industry has also confirmed significant support this early on in the form of 9 confirmed sponsors to date and rapid ticket sales overall.
Key Organizations
Key organisations set to provide representation include SBTech, NSoft, Altenar, Golden Race, Tal Ron, Drihem & Co Law Firm, Nordic Gambling, BtoBet, IT Lab; and Planzer Law.
Some Topics
Agenda topics include a Spotlight on the Czech Republic (Gambling Exclusion Register, Higher Taxes and more); Global Payment Platforms And Why You Need To Choose Innovative Methods
Advising The Big Companies; and HR, Management, Strategy and Productivity and Logistics – what can we learn from the Leaders?
New Themes
Key technological themes include Gambling And Casino Games Via Social Media And Online Technologies; and You Thought Millennials Are Hard To Please? Are You Ready For Generation Z.
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To address new technological challenges and strategies, Prague Gaming Summit 2020 is offering the new motto RƎ: LOADED to introduce two new workshops which will be open to 30 delegates.
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Topics of these workshops include Strategies that help you concentrate and focus on your business's core functions; and Key Elements To Consider When Choosing The Right Slots Games For Your Audience with leading speakers including IFGR and PS Legal Partner Jan Řehola; Media and Gaming Expert Jaka Repanšek; Tal Ron, Drihem and Company Head of Banking and Payments Genia Gurevitz; and Wallter Chief Executive Officer Isaac T. Armoni.
Further details of the program's agenda are already available at the Prague Gaming 2020 website, with key networking opportunities baked into the whole package by organisers to make Prague Gaming Summit the most comprehensive edition yet, as the perfect way to launch a new decade of insight.


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Monday, April 25, 2016
Pennsylvania Election Day ~ April 26th, 2016
Tomorrow is primary election day in five states, including mine, Pennsylvania.
I won't be voting.
Lo and behold, we have a primary in Pennsylvania and I can't vote.
I'm not too bent out of shape about it. I'm not happy with the candidates—on either side.
I do think Trump is going to win my state. And while I'm not thrilled with that, I totally understand why people are supporting and voting for him. He's not a politician. The American people are furious with our politicians and government in general, and want someone who isn't the status quo or the establishment.
I just don't know if Trump will really make a difference. And I truly believe we need someone in the White House who will respect our Constitution, curb our spending, and keep this country safe from terrorism, along with fix the illegal immigration problem.
There are many issues that need addressed, but those are my top priority.
At this point, though, I won't hold my breath on any of it.
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Developer Larry Silverstein has secured $1.8 billion in funding for 3 World Trade Center, which means, it would appear, that the long-stalled tower is finally a go. Silverstein had previously been rebuffed in his attempts to get the money from the Port Authority, which voted in June to release $159 million of insurance proceeds, but not the $1.2 billion in loans that Silverstein wanted. He will instead get the bonds from Liberty Development Corp., a subsidiary of the New York state's economic-development agency. [Crain's; previously]
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Dolly Parton is easily one of the most recognizable celebrity names worldwide -- and in Tennessee (Dolly's home state) where Fletcher Marketing PR is also based, Dolly is widely regarded as a "Patron Saint."
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Based in London, U.K., Koray Camgoz, MPRCA, serves as Head of Communications and Marketing for the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA). He is an internationally experienced, post-graduate communications specialist with an eye for news, a passion for digital and a track record of crafting impactful communications strategies that deliver business results.
On this episode of #MsInterPReted, Koray lends a wide-ranging view of how COVID-19 has impacted the UK and larger global market, and how the PRCA has undertaken fast-paced, diverse response.
As the PRCA's full focus has shifted toward COVID-19 PR industry crisis resource-development, Koray is working with the full PRCA team (working for weeks now under the UK government's national lockdown from home-based / remote locations) as well as volunteer senior leadership team based in locations spanning the globe, to deliver solutions and resources to its 35,000 members worldwide.
On April 2, 2020, the PRCA announced that it is providing six months of free individual membership to anyone who has lost their job in the public relations industry, or to anyone who is self-employed and has seen a significant decline in their income. The offer is open to members and non-members alike from across the globe – including the U.S. – and the PRCA says it will take the word of self-employed practitioners who claim they have suffered losses.
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#MsInterPReted welcomes another guest from "across the pond" in the U.K., Shayoni Lynn, FCIPR, CM-PRCA, of Lynn PR, based in Wales – an industry expert in data-management and insight-driven communications, strategic stakeholder engagement, measurement and evaluation.
Born in India, Shay holds Associate Lecturer status at Cardiff University and shares membership with Kelly and Mary Beth in the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA-UK) – in which Shay is spearheading ethics initiatives in 2020 for PRCA's PR Council.
Shay's expertise spans numerous behavioral-science topics, including the emerging area of "nudge" communications. Shay is also a regular speaker at industry events in Europe. Last year, Shay was recognized in the WalesOnline "35 under 35" list of top young business and professional women in Wales. Early in 2020, Shay's firm, Lynn PR, was named "One to Watch in 2020" by PRWeek UK.
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Railway Safety Act
Version of section 11 from 2002-12-31 to 2013-04-30:
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11 All the engineering work relating to railway works, including design, construction, evaluation or alteration, shall be done in accordance with sound engineering principles. A professional engineer shall take responsibility for the engineering work.
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Instead of looking to cut costs during COVID-19, we took a moment to reflect on how to put our employees first. Today, we're discussing the reinvestment into employees with DMBG's Controller & VP of Finance, Brad Sweetser. Read on to see why giving back to our personnel became the obvious choice.
Reinvesting in Key Assets During a Time of Turmoil
Regardless of where you are, you've probably heard the question "where can we cut costs?" This has to be one of the more common questions I've heard since the onset of the pandemic, amongst others, like "was that a COVID cough or a regular cough?" Luckily, these questions have not been asked of me in months (phew), but the initial inquiry into how to spread one's pocketbook thinner than usual has still prevailed.
Even with COVID-19 vaccines slowing the spread of the virus, the fear of overspending will forever be present in the minds of management (especially for those overseeing an organization's dollars and cents amidst an economic downturn). As one of these overseers, I have come to realize that this constant conundrum that executives continue to scratch their heads over can be asked in one simple question: "how do we spend less, but not to the detriment of our business?"
In March 2020, when it became common knowledge that COVID would be around a little longer than just a few weeks, I can only speculate that most companies took out the metaphorical axe and start chopping away at areas such as travel, hiring, and sadly, benefits packages. Perhaps they found themselves asking questions like:
- "100% health insurance coverage? Let's take that down to 50%."
- "We're matching how much on 401k?"
- "Free life insurance? Is this real?"
- "Company lunches? We're paying and feeding our employees now?"
I believe these types of queries are tossed around boardrooms because history shows us that this is a common element holding up the bottom line. In fact, during the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, 18.5% of companies that offered a 401(k) match for employees either modified or halted those matches.
We don't even have to look to history for evidence of this aptly named benefits hacking. In a study done by Urban Institute analysis of census data in September 2020, they found at least three million Americans lost coverage provided by their employers, while another study predicted 12 million more would lose it by the end of 2020.
It would have been easy for those steering the ship at DBM Group to follow the status quo and take the easy way out, like so many had done in the past and present. Instead, they did what some would consider unthinkable – making the benefits' package even more bountiful in glaring opposition to what the industry deemed as a standard par for the course of business.
In 2020, the following benefit changes were made:
- 100% employee health insurance coverage, even in the face of a rate increase from providers.
- Increased 401(k) match by an effective 50%.
- Relaxed the vacation and sick days' policies to avoid employee burnout and encourage personnel to not only spend more time with friends and family, but also to take care of themselves.
- Invested in more open and collaborative spaces for employees to spread out during the workday, which just so happens to include a kitchen stocked with all the snacks your stomach could (reasonably) dream up.
- Followed through with bonuses and increased salaries in 2020 year-end / Q1 of 2021.
Rather than step into the norm like the rest of the economy and withhold from the people that built the company up to what it is today, DBMG doubled down. Essentially, by reinvesting in the employees, Kurt Whitmer, President of DBMG, and the rest of the management team drew a proverbial line in the sand to reemphasize its efforts on the main driver of its business – its personnel.
DBMG understands that employees are the ones who drive our success. Why devalue your company's key asset by nurturing it less? We saw the pandemic for what it was: a global disaster, an intermittent one at that. Moreover, COVID-19 was and still is an event that should never take away from its core belief and mainstay for how it's thrived for so many years – its people.
Truth be told, I'm part of the team, and I feel lucky to be here.
So how does it feel to not have my company matching my 401(k) or cover less of my insurance? I wouldn't know – I'm one of the lucky ones to be a part of a team who haven't had to answer these types of questions. I'm fortunate to be employed by a company that's reinvested in employee benefits and sees the pandemic as the next hurdle to leap over, rather than an all-encompassing hole to dig out of at the expense of its employees.


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Technical Paper: Your good health is a workforce issue
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DescriptionThe High Performance Computing, cyberinfrastructure, and research and academic information technology communities are small - too small to fulfill the needs for such professionals in the US. Members of this community are also often under a lot of stress, and with that can often come health problems. The senior author was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in early 2017, and with the help of his wife and medical team is currently cancer free (as far as we know). In this paper we present a good bit of information about what we have learned about health management in general and dealing with cancer in particular, focusing on lessons that are portable to other members of the HPC, CI, and research and academic IT community. We also make recommendations to the National Science Foundation regarding changes the NSF could make to reduce some of the stress this community feels on a day-in, day-out basis. The key point of this report is to provide information to members of the cyberinfrastructure community that they might not already have, and might not receive from their primary care physicians, that will help them live longer and healthier lives, and preserve their ability to remain assets to US research and development efforts until a healthy retirement age.


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» Things To Remember Before You Paint Your HomeMarch 25, 2020
Panting the home in different hues makes it attractive and pleasant to look at. The quality of paint used can enhance or deteriorate the appeal of your home interiors. People want impeccable quality of paints with excellent finishing for their homes, to make the interiors and exteriors stand out. Moreover, the cost of painting a home is quite high and hence, it is imperative to decide wisely and take a wise decision. However, few important things must be kept in mind before taking the decision, which are:
- The plaster on the walls must be fully dried before the commencement of the job.
- Electric plates must be removed and all sockets & switches must be covered with tape.
- Ensure that there is no seepage on the walls.
- Only high-quality POP material must be used to provide a better base for paint colors
Which Colors To Choose?
The toughest choice with regards to painting is to choose the appropriate color of the paint. Many people decide to consult a professional interior designer for useful inputs. It is advisable to opt for light and sober shades for ceilings, as they give a spacious look to the rooms. In case of the walls, color must be chosen based on age group and personality of the residents as every color depicts a distinct mood.
Quality Matters
Choosing fine quality paint is of utmost importance too. For most of the paint jobs, water-based paints are recommended as they dry faster. In addition, satin paints provide a warm and inviting look to your rooms. Velvet finishes are ideal to enhance the visual appeal of the interiors, as flat finishes do not have shine. Moreover, velvet finishes are easy to clean and can withstand adverse weather conditions. In addition, glossy and semi-glossy finishes are also highly sought after, as they have a durable finish. Painting your home will not seem as tedious as it is made out to be, if one takes care of the above stated tips and takes a creative approach while doing so.


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Chapter 6 – Chapter 9
1Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of Jehovah by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, Jehovah stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and [put it] also in writing, saying, 2Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath Jehovah, the God of heaven, given me; and he hath charged me to build him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. 3Whosoever there is among you of all his people, his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of Jehovah, the God of Israel (he is God), which is in Jerusalem. 4And whosoever is left, in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, besides the freewill-offering for the house of God which is in Jerusalem. 5Then rose up the heads of fathers' [houses] of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, even all whose spirit God had stirred to go up to build the house of Jehovah which is in Jerusalem. 6And all they that were round about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered. 7Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of Jehovah, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put in the house of his gods; 8even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah. 9And this is the number of them: thirty platters of gold, a thousand platters of silver, nine and twenty knives, 10thirty bowls of gold, silver bowls of a second sort four hundred and ten, and other vessels a thousand. 11All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four hundred. All these did Sheshbazzar bring up, when they of the captivity were brought up from Babylon unto Jerusalem.
1Now these are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and that returned unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one unto his city; 2who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: 3The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two. 4The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two. 5The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five. 6The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua [and] Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve. 7The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. 8 The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five. 9The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore. 10The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two. 11The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three. 12The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two. 13The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. 14The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. 15The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. 16The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. 17The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three. 18The children of Jorah, a hundred and twelve. 19The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three. 20The children of Gibbar, ninety and five. 21The children of Beth-lehem, a hundred twenty and three. 22The men of Netophah, fifty and six. 23The men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty and eight. 24The children of Azmaveth, forty and two. 25The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three. 26The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one. 27The men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two. 28The men of Beth-el and Ai, two hundred twenty and three. 29The children of Nebo, fifty and two. 30The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six. 31 The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. 32The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. 33The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five. 34The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. 35The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty. 36The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three. 37 The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. 38The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. 39The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. 40 The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. 41The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight. 42The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all a hundred thirty and nine. 43The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth, 44the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon, 45the children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub, 46the children of Hagab, the children of Shamlai, the children of Hanan, 47the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah, 48the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, 49 the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai, 50the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephisim, 51the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur, 52the children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha, 53the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah, 54the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha. 55The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda, 56the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, 57the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami. 58All the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two. 59 And these were they that went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, [and] Immer; but they could not show their fathers' houses, and their seed, whether they were of Israel: 60the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two. 61And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name. 62These sought their register [among] those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood. 63And the governor said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim. 64The whole assembly together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore, 65besides their men-servants and their maid-servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they had two hundred singing men and singing women. 66Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; 67their camels, four hundred thirty and five; [their] asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty. 68And some of the heads of fathers' [houses], when they came to the house of Jehovah which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for the house of God to set it up in its place: 69they gave after their ability into the treasury of the work threescore and one thousand darics of gold, and five thousand pounds of silver, and one hundred priests' garments. 70So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinim, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.
1And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. 2Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt-offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. 3And they set the altar upon its base; for fear was upon them because of the peoples of the countries: and they offered burnt-offerings thereon unto Jehovah, even burnt-offerings morning and evening. 4And they kept the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and [offered] the daily burnt-offerings by number, according to the ordinance, as the duty of every day required; 5and afterward the continual burnt-offering, and [the offerings] of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of Jehovah that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill-offering unto Jehovah. 6From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt-offerings unto Jehovah: but the foundation of the temple of Jehovah was not yet laid. 7They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and food, and drink, and oil, unto them of Sidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar-trees from Lebanon to the sea, unto Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia. 8Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem, and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to have the oversight of the work of the house of Jehovah. 9Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to have the oversight of the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. 10And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of Jehovah, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise Jehovah, after the order of David king of Israel. 11And they sang one to another in praising and giving thanks unto Jehovah, [saying], For he is good, for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Jehovah, because the foundation of the house of Jehovah was laid. 12But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers' [houses], the old men that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy: 13 so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people; for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.
1Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple unto Jehovah, the God of Israel; 2then they drew near to Zerubbabel, and to the heads of fathers' [houses], and said unto them, Let us build with you; for we seek your God, as ye do; and we sacrifice unto him since the days of Esar-haddon king of Assyria, who brought us up hither. 3But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of fathers' [houses] of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us in building a house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto Jehovah, the God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us. 4Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building, 5and hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia. 6And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. 7 And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of his companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian [character], and set forth in the Syrian [tongue]. 8Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: 9then [wrote] Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions, the Dinaites, and the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Shushanchites, the Dehaites, the Elamites, 10and the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Osnappar brought over, and set in the city of Samaria, and in the rest [of the country] beyond the River, and so forth. 11This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto Artaxerxes the king: Thy servants the men beyond the River, and so forth. 12Be it known unto the king, that the Jews that came up from thee are come to us unto Jerusalem; they are building the rebellious and the bad city, and have finished the walls, and repaired the foundations. 13Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful unto the kings. 14Now because we eat the salt of the palace, and it is not meet for us to see the king's dishonor, therefore have we sent and certified the king; 15that search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time; for which cause was this city laid waste. 16We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River. 17[Then] sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and in the rest [of the country] beyond the River: Peace, and so forth. 18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me. 19And I decreed, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein. 20There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all [the country] beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid unto them. 21Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me. 22And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings? 23 Then when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. 24Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem; and it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
1Now the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem; in the name of the God of Israel [prophesied they] unto them. 2Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem; and with them were the prophets of God, helping them. 3At the same time came to them Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shethar-bozenai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who gave you a decree to build this house, and to finish this wall? 4Then we told them after this manner, what the names of the men were that were making this building. 5But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease, till the matter should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it. 6The copy of the letter that Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shethar-bozenai, and his companions the Apharsachites, who were beyond the River, sent unto Darius the king; 7they sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus: Unto Darius the king, all peace. 8Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls; and this work goeth on with diligence and prospereth in their hands. 9Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who gave you a decree to build this house, and to finish this wall? 10We asked them their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them. 11And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and are building the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and finished. 12But after that our fathers had provoked the God of heaven unto wrath, he gave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this house, and carried the people away into Babylon. 13But in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God. 14 And the gold and silver vessels also of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; 15and he said unto him, Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in its place. 16Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundations of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not completed. 17Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure-house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem; and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.


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Are You "Having Devotions"?
I don't know when the word devotions started to mean the daily meeting with God in prayer and the Word. The only two times the word is used in our English Bible is in the negative. The Apostle Paul beheld the devotions of the idolatrous people in Athens. In his own words, "For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you" (Acts 17:23). The same word that Paul uses in Athens he uses to describe the anti-christ in 2 Thessalonians 2:4. The word means "the object of worship or admiration." Just because you "have devotions" doesn't mean that God is…Read More
3 Books to Use In Your Devotional Time
Books are wonderful tools. When it comes to the daily quiet time there are a number of wonderful books that may be used with great benefit. Occasionally I enjoy reading after an author whose sole purpose in writing is devotional in nature. Oswald Chambers is a wonderful example of this. His highly recommended My Utmost For His Highest is thought-provoking. E.M Bounds books on prayer are another good example. They stir the heart to seek the Lord more fervently and purposefully in prayer. Recently I ran across a rather new book that has been a great help to me in this way. Though I know little about the writer, Bob Sorge's Secrets of the Secret Place has served to enhance my daily…Read More
Dealing with "Down Time"
Down times can often be down times. Activity, or lack of it, has a great deal of effect on our emotions. The closing days of a year are a very reflective time for most people. Holidays mark the end of yet another year. Life is passing quickly. The danger in all of this, of course, is that it is easy to get our eyes on our circumstances, on ourselves, and off of the Lord. Remember that it is an all-wise God who designed the seasons, every season with its purpose. This season is an interval to rest and be renewed for the days ahead. As I grow older I appreciate more the "down times." They are necessary before the next…Read More


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Prof. László Kulcsár,
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The demography of post-socialism: Social and economic challenges
Post-socialism is a unique social, economic, and cultural phenomenon. One particularly interesting aspect of this period was the rapidly changing demographic dynamics. These included falling birth rates, changes in morbidity and mortality statistics, new domestic migration streams, and the suddenly appearing mass international migration as well. The talk focuses on to what extent these trends were really new or simply the continuation of dynamics started well before the collapse of communism. It will also discuss what challenges these demographic trends hold for the future development of post-socialist nations.
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The Global Tax Revolution for Tech Giants Is Delayed to 2024
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A global taxation deal heralded as a "revolution" for the profits of multinational tech firms has run into a thicket of technical difficulties that will delay implementation to 2024 at the earliest.
Work at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on a legal instrument to change tax treaties the world over has proved tougher than foreseen when negotiators initially set next year as a target for the new system to come into force.
"These are complex and very technical negotiations in relation to some new concepts that fundamentally reform international tax arrangements," OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said Monday. "We will keep working as quickly as possible to get this work finalized, but we will also take as much time as necessary to get the rules right."
While Cormann had previously flagged possible delays, the confirmation of a new timetable is another setback for an international agreement aimed at addressing rampant cross-border profit shifting that's cost governments an estimated $100 billion to $240 billion in tax revenue a year.
There's more uncertainty too: In the US Congress, the overhaul still lacks the universal support of Democrats and faces concerted Republican opposition.
A failure to implement new rules that would give countries outside the US more rights to tax firms like Amazon.com Inc. and Facebook's parent Meta Platforms Inc. ultimately risks reigniting a transatlantic trade dispute over digital levies that began during Donald Trump's presidency.
European nations and the US had agreed to suspend their tit-for-tat measures so long as OECD's global accord is implemented by Dec. 31 2023. Canada has also passed legislation that would put in force a national digital tax, retroactive to Jan. 1, if the new global rules aren't in place by the end of next year.
The Paris-based OECD, which hosts talks on tax between about 140 countries, said it will now present a draft of rules to Group of 20 finance ministers meeting in Indonesia later this week. The aim is to finalize a mechanism to change international treaties by mid-2023, for implementation in 2024.
Members of Congress will be keen for a clearer indication of how the redistribution will affect US tax revenue. The Treasury has so far said the deal will have a negligible net impact. Lawmakers and US-based multinationals will also be looking for clues on how it will affect those companies' bottom lines.
Beyond the part of the global deal relating to where companies are taxed -- known as Pillar One -- there's also uncertainty over Pillar Two, which would create a minimum corporate tax. The European Union has failed to secure the required unanimous backing of member-states after Hungary withdrew its support.
Last week, in a sign of the importance of the changes for the US administration, the Treasury Department said it would end a 43-year-old tax treaty with Hungary. Still, the OECD said technical work on the minimum levy is "largely complete" with most major economies having already scheduled implementation plans.
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My research interests centre on the political ecology of water use in campesino communities in South America, particularly the interface and tensions between understandings of water and livelihood practices and international development frameworks for water conservation and management.
Currently working on the NERC-AHRC project PARAGUAS - "How do the Páramos store water? The role of plants and people". PARAGUAS is investigating how people and plants are influencing water storage in páramos areas, which are the source of water for many in Colombia.


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Sometimes, the best defense of the gospel isn't a better argument but a better story. That's why the previous episode about Josh Chatraw's book Telling a Better Story and this episode with Russell Moore both focus on narrative apologetics. Also: after an episode in which your intrepid cohosts dredged the depths of some of the […][Read More...]
Family Ministry: Video Games and Pornography, Why So Many Young Men Are Addicted
In an enlightening and well-crafted article "Fake Love, Fake War: Why So Many Men Are Addicted to Internet Porn and Video Games," Russell Moore writes: "If you're addicted to sugar or tequila or heroin you want more and more of that substance. But porn and video games both are built on novelty, on the quest […][Read More...]


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CAPE TOWN July 28 (Te Southern Africa Times) – Back in March, South Africa responded to the Covid-19 pandemic with one of the world's strictest lockdowns. Four months on, some rules have been relaxed, but coronavirus infections are spiking across the country. And so international borders are still closed, potentially until 2021. With provincial borders also closed for leisure travel, the tourism industry is on indefinite hold.
This is no small matter. The industry indirectly contributed 7 per cent of GDP in 2019 and 9.1 per cent of total employment. Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, spoke of a potential 75 per cent reduction in tourism revenue for 2020.
In June, there was a flicker of hope as intra-provincial leisure tourism was permitted. Businesses excitedly geared up for their first guests – only for the government to announce there had been a mistake in their comms, and accommodation for leisure was in fact still prohibited.
After the u-turn, many accommodations simply decided to make their own rules. The owner of a three-chalet self-catering lodge on the popular Garden Route – who wishes to remain anonymous – told me many of her booked-in guests came anyway. Having been closed for four months, she'd received no government support, but had managed to keep paying her two employees. Many other properties, with no alternative way of making ends meet, are also catering for leisure guests.
With the fresh focus on domestic tourism, a spotlight has been turned on the stark reality that many hotels and lodges are entirely out of reach for the majority of South Africans. This is especially true of safari lodges, most of which rely on foreign guests who can afford between £300 and £1,000 per person per night. Even discounted local rates are too pricey for the majority of South Africans.
The absence of visitors has also affected many restaurants and wineries, which have been hurt by other measures, too – especially July's new alcohol ban and curfew.
The first alcohol ban was enforced in March. After partially lifting it in June, the government reinstated it a mere six weeks later, as the country hit the peak of coronavirus infections, based on the amount of ICU beds used for alcohol-related incidents.
Wineries that export their products to countries such as the UK are encouraging people to buy South African wine whenever they can.
Restaurants have tried to adapt. Some have created 'finish at home' meal kits. Chefs have been using their time and kitchens to bulk-cook meals for the many people out of work. Sit-down openings were recently permitted, but with social distancing, not being able to serve alcohol (a major profit source) and a 9pm curfew – making it very difficult to do a dinner service, clean up and get staff home in time – many have found it financially unviable.
Last week, hospitality workers took to the streets to protest, holding signs showing how many people are employed at their place of work and how many jobs would be (or have been) lost without government support; empty chairs and tables were symbolically laid out, including a 1,000-seat table in the Cape Winelands. But on Friday (24th July), heavy-handed police shut down peaceful protests in Cape Town with water cannons and stun grenades.
The tourism lockdown in South Africa also has a broader impact on the whole region. Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport is the main hub for Southern Africa.
"Safari itineraries are often a combination of countries…the ability to 'hub and spoke' out of the key centres is often the backbone of these trips," explains Roberto Viviani, business manager for Wilderness Safaris, which has camps and lodges in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Alternative options through other airports, Viviani says, are "being investigated on an ongoing basis." Meanwhile, state-owned carrier South African Airways continues to teeter on the brink of collapse, which will further reduce available routes in the immediate future.
Unless money starts trickling in now, many businesses won't survive the year. Local tourism will help, but until international travel resumes – and people start booking trips and paying deposits – the industry faces some extremely challenging times.


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The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr. Musa Istifanus has charged private and public entities that use the radio frequency spectrum or operate radiocommunications equipment without government permission to regularize their operations by applying to the Ministry to obtain appropriate authorization to avoid sanctions and/or possible prosecution.
This was made known by the Permanent Secretary during A-2 Day Sensitization Workshop titled Implications of Irregular and Illegal use of Radio Frequency through physical/virtual meeting holding at the Atrium Event Centre, Port Harcourt.
In his speech read by Technical Assistance, Engr. Dr. Patrick Oghuma through virtual stated that members of the public, private companies and organizations were advised and encouraged to cooperate with Ministry's officials that are on regular routine inspection duties of premises in order to curb incidences of irregular and illegal use of radio frequency spectrum and operation of radiocommunication equipment without due authorization.
He informed members of the public and all stakeholders that the Ministry's enforcement team is also on regular inspection duties of premises that have radiocommunications installations, especially those that use walkie-talkie radios to ensure that they are duly authorized to use such radios.
Istifanus pointed out that all licencees of the Ministry are expected to fulfil their financial obligations by paying up the annual renewal fees as required by their licence conditions to avoid withdrawal of their licence(s).
The Permanent said that Spectrum Monitoring Reports in the past few months indicate that individuals and some organizations use the radio frequency spectrum and operate radiocommunication equipment without due authorization.
In his words, "out of 300 frequencies that were monitored recently, 106 of them were found to be used without due licence. It should be noted that such users could either cause harmful interference to duly licensed users or pose security threat to the nation, because they neither have licence to use the frequencies nor the permission to operate radiocommunication equipment".
He said the Ministry obtained Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval in 2017 to procure state-of-the-art radio spectrum monitoring and denial of service equipment.
The equipment is used to monitor the radio frequency spectrum to help in minimizing incidences of harmful interference by radiocommunications operators through irregular and illegal use of the scarce radio frequency spectrum resource amongst many other uses and to deny service to those entities that blatantly refuse to obtain licence or fulfil their financial obligations to the Ministry/Government.
In his presentation, the Director (Radio Monitoring System), Engr. Kilyobas Binga pointed out that the Ministry has |Five radio monitoring centres in South West, Northwest, South South, and Abuja and the six monitoring centre would be cited in South East for efficient and effective monitoring of the entire radio frequency space of the country.
He added that, spectrum monitoring is one of the key elements of a national spectrum management system which support frequency planning, assignment process, licensing and enforcement.
In his contribution, the Deputy Director-General, National Commission on Small Arms & Light Weapons Control (NATCOM), Professor Atte Timothy stated that there was frequency jamming which made some people to jam security intelligence and there is the to come out with standing order on how to regulate the use of walking taking equipment in the country.
Earlier, the representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Brigadier General E.O. Agbebaku noted that spectrum management monitoring is one of the key elements of national spectrum management system adding that the Military is ready to collaborate with the Ministry to cover the existing gap of distance frequency and resistance to enforcement spectrum rules and regulations.
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Makes 1300ml.
7 medium-sized, ripe bananas
2 cups (400g) sugar
2 cups (500ml) alcohol
2 cups (500ml) water
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
Mix water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to the boil.
Keep boiling for 5 minutes to make a light syrup.
Remove from heat and cool completely.
Peel bananas and cut them into thin slices.
Place them in a jar.
Pour syrup over them.
Add vanilla essence and alcohol.
Stir until well mixed.
Close the jar and set aside to macerate for two weeks.
After this period, strain and filter the mixture using a paper filter.
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It was a beautiful Spring day here in Belfast.
The perfect day to show you my Spring Greens quilt.
I've used different sized 'geese' in Sandi Henderson's 'Secret Garden' fabrics.
This was a lot of fun to make!
My mind starting thinking about our migratory Brent Geese (who occupy Strangford Lough during our winter months), which inspired me to quilt arcs across the geese. My thinking here was to give some 'movement' to the geese! Do you think it works?
|More Sandi Henderson in the back.
The quilt finishes up at 67" x 72" and if you fancy making your own version, you can find the pattern in the March edition of Popular Patchwork.
Our Brent geese will fly away again in April! So glad I've got my own resident geese, all year round!
Jude xo
Hi! I'm Jude. Welcome to Just Jude Designs! This is where I talk about my sewing endeavours, quilting classes & pattern design. I hope you can stay a while!
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2016 Presidential Election Aftermath
November 14, 2016
After more than a year of mind numbing election news and controversy, the election is finally over. Now that Hillary Clinton has won, we can finally… Wait, what do you mean Trump won?…Ok, ok I can work with this. So yes, Donald Trump has won the election, and in a few months will be President of The United States. I have zero doubt in my mind that a large number of you reading this right now are either scared, angry, or both. I will address that fear later, as now we will be discussing how Trump won the vote, as well as the effects this result has had on the country and global community.
So how was Trump able to win the election? Well, the short answer is that he was able to win major swing states such as Florida and Pennsylvania. The long answer is a little more complicated. You see, the vote in these major swing states were very close. Hillary lost to Trump in Florida by only 120,000 votes, and 60,000 in Pennsylvania. After looking at the results, some are quick to blame Gary Johnson, as the votes that he got would have made up the difference in both of these states. However, I don't think that this is the main reason Hillary lost, as Johnson did about as well as typical Libertarians do. No, instead I'm going to say that the main reason Hillary lost was simply because of less voter turnout. Comparing 2016 to 2008, Obama had nearly ten million more people vote for him than Hillary, with the Republican base staying roughly the same in both years.
Now, how has this result affected the country? Well, pretty much the way you would think it would. Protests have erupted nationwide in action against a Trump presidency. Many of the protests, such as the ones in New York, Boston, and Portland, have blocked off major highways, like the I-5 in Portland. These protests have been peaceful for the most part, with protesters holding signs saying, "Trump's a racist" and "Not Racist USA." Trump Hotels and other buildings owned by Trump have been the targets of many of these protests. Equally, people have started to call for an end to the electoral college. While Trump did get more electoral votes, Hillary won the popular vote, this being the second time in 16 years that a candidate who had the popular vote lost. Hillary's national field director Adam Parkhomenko, tweeted, "American voters did not let us down. The electoral college did. The first woman nominee of a major party for president won the people's vote."
As for the global community, most countries are putting on a brave face. People such as Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy, who was an open Hillary supporter, gave his congratulations to Trump's victory. Vladimir Putin, who was in favor of Trump throughout his campaign, congratulated Trump for winning, saying that he was looking forward to a strong relationship between Russia and the U.S. While many foreign prime ministers and presidents have given their congratulations to Trump, not all are confident in his ability as the next U.S president. In Iran, foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the U.S had an obligation to continue to respect the nuclear deal made last year, in reference to how Trump has been vehemently against the deal. Sweden's former prime minister Carl Bildt tweeted, "At least Richard Nixon had a solid understanding of world affairs. Manoeuvred skilfully. But morally corrupt. And collapsed in disgrace."
Now as I said previously, I am sure that many of you readers out there are angry about these results, and you have every right to be. However, as much as you don't like these results, even as much as I don't like these results, we still have something to learn from this. Donald Trump won because he was the only candidate who offered a change from the establishment, and that is something that we should all want. It is because of the harsh line that we draw between Democrats and Republicans that we have elections like this, where each side is scared of the other. It is time that we reach across the aisle, so that even if we still disagree on issues with others, we know why they think what they think. Like I said, I am not in favor of these results, and I know that these next four years are going to be tough for multiple groups and nationalities across the country, but we must persevere. If we can, I'm sure that in four years time, our next president will be someone truly great.


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Amazing Spider-Man #46, CBCS 5.5 FN-, Off-White Pages
Features: 1st appearance of the Shocker
You are Ordering:
Amazing Spider-Man #46, CBCS 5.5
Has been graded as Fine- by CBCS and is still in the original protective plastic and encapsulated with their custom case and Universal label.
Please see pictures for item details.
Because multiple copies may be available, the serial number in picture may not be the same as the serial number on the book you receive.


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UPDATE - Modify Existing Records with Conditional Data
UPDATE statement is used to modify existing data values in one or many or all of the records to a table. UPDATE statement does not generate query result set. SELECT query must be run before and after UPDATE statement to know the modified data values. The following queries are used to UPDATE particular Product Name and Remark data value in PRODUCT Table.
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Sometimes there is a bit too much oohing and aahing over the bling and not enough discussion of how the bling got there. Hey, I like fancy gadgets and cool technology as much as the next geek girl. I know that fancy gadget didn't just materialize out of thin air. There are no replicators around here, either. So how does cool tech get here? Where does bling come from? It comes from the neurons in brains shooting messages back and forth around the brain at lightening speed. Brain activity, that is. Thinking. Wondering. Someone has to think up this bling and do so standing on the shoulders of those who have been thinking and wondering earlier. If we want more cool tech in our lives, we need more people to gain knowledge about these things through learning, teaching, collaborating, and creating. And lots of hard work. We need young children,…3 Comments
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Yes, I think I am in love… with a pc! (Only a geek could write something like that.) I've been reading about the new Asus Eee PC, and think: could this be the one for me? Could this solve a desire to have an electronic device for writing that is lightweight and easy to carry around? I love all my paper notebooks, and I won't throw those out. However, sometimes, just sometimes, it would be nice to have a portable electronic device. Because I have a pc already, I am reluctant to invest in a laptop as well. It strikes me as not financially sensible, as well as something else to keep synchronized and updated. Smartphones look cool, but everything seems so tiny. The thought of typing out a longer email or document with the use of a pointer tool gives me the shudders. I want a keyboard for that…Comments closed
When I am asked that question, as I was today, I always try to de-mystify blogs and wikis by saying that they are still websites, only slightly different. I have heard questions at seminars from people who seemed to think that blogs and wikis were new, exotic toys that required more learning and more work and more bother – which did not make them happy. That's why I go for de-mystifying, especially in casual conversation. Blogs and wikis are still websites. Maybe they are just not ordinary websites … For the short answer, go to what is probably the most famous wiki, Wikipedia, to get a quick explanation of a blog and a wiki that goes a bit beyond my "just websites" explanation. That's all there is to it. Bye. Well… there is a bit more. The longer answer Blogs and wikis can take writing for a website, or web…2 Comments


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President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Dr. Support Ayokunle, and the President of the Nigerian Christian Graduate Fellowship, Professor Charles Adisa, have berated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for his shallow understanding of the moves to Islamise the country, and his tacit support of constitutional breaches.
Last Friday, the Vice-President, had told a group of Christian ministers that the complaints over the federal government's to the Sukuk Bond subscription by Christian leaders was unnecessary, insisting that it was impossible for anyone to Islamise Nigeria.
Osinbajo told the Greater Nigeria Pastors Conference in Lagos that "part of the problem is the failure of Christian leadership to take its rightful place," adding, "we focus our minds on something we call the Islamic agenda. We look for it everywhere as if we are looking for demons. But where is the Christian agenda. Are we not entitled to one? We are too divided as Christians to have an agenda. The key to the unity and progress of Nigeria is in the church."
But Monday, Dr. Ayokunle took exception to the comments of the professor of law.
Said he: "I think I have to speak at last in response to what His Excellency, the VP, Prof Oshinbajo said which seemed to be a misunderstanding of CAN leadership's position on the collaborative grand plan to Islamize Nigeria.
"First of all, his statement may be based on his lack of enough facts on the subject matter of the grand plan of Islamization of Africa and Nigeria in particular in which the government of Nigeria has been collaborating with OIC and Islam in Africa Organization. The OIC met in London in 1983 with a follow up meeting in Nigeria in 1989 and with a communique to Islamize Africa with Nigeria capturing a great attention.
"You can read this in Wikipedia or browse for OIC's Conference in London, 1983 and Abuja Declaration of 1989. Nigeria was later made an observer member of the body (OIC) through Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida. Later under Abacha, a Muslim again, we were made full member in total violation of the constitution that the nation is secular and our government should not be religiously partisan.
"Thereafter, different administrations in Nigeria started drawing us into joining different Islamic organizations in keeping with the resolutions of OIC & Islam in Africa Organization(IAO). (See their communique tagged 'Abuja Declaration of 1989).' We are not opposed to Islamic Evangelism by the Muslims if it has no violence in it as we Christians are also been evangelizing the nation through peaceful means of revivals and gospel rallies.
"But we are opposed to our government shifting attention to Islamic resolutions of Islamization by making Nigeria, a non-Islamic Republic a member of Islamic Organizations. It is a tacit support for Islamization.
"Let our VP who is a constitutional lawyer address that and do something about it.
"Apart from this, why did the government of Nigeria in the past donate twenty one billion dollars to Islam in Africa Organization? Let the VP cross-check whether that was true or not and give us an answer. This fact is on Net and can be verified.
"Is that not as well tacit support for Islamization? In the VP's latest address in Lagos, he did not tell us why government of Nigeria started to be active in Islamic Alliances and organizations in total violation of the constitution. It is not about the benefit we would derive from Sukkuk Bond or lack of it, it is about the constitutionality of it. Is it constitutional?
Was it not part of the resolutions of OIC & IAO that adoption of Islamic sharia compliant financial system should be vigorously pursued for all governments in Africa?
Furthermore, why has the present government joined Islamic Military Alliance against terrorism? Are we an Islamic nation? Can't we fight terrorism without joining Islamic coalition? Why is the government careless about heating up the polity? Can't the government be more circumspect in a multi-religious nation.
Is the government's participation in Islamic Sports Federation not part of what OIC set up to Islamize many countries? Why was Nigeria led into membership? Who gave the approval and who was consulted before participation? Muslims in Nigeria can be part of all the above but not the Nigerian government.
"Enough is enough!
"I know the VP must satisfy his principal that he is loyal but that is not at the expense of our religious freedom and violation of the constitution. If CAN has its problem, there is no organization without its problems, that will be addressed differently. As a Christian too and member of CAN, let him be more feasible in offering his on positive contributions to CAN but not on the pages of newspapers.
We love Nigeria and we are shouting that government must do something (about the) constant attacks of Christians and predominantly Christian communities all over the nation. Why has this government not arrested the murderous herdsmen killing and maiming people in communities? Why didn't the VP address this?
"The nation deserves more from him!"
Osinbajo, in his Friday comments, had said, "The Sukuk is an Islamic concept, which enables people to have access to credit. It is essentially like a bond. The US, UK, China, South Africa have all used the Sukuk. Once there is money in the market, let us not get sentimental. The most important thing is for us to use those monies well.
"Some people say there are some hidden things in this arrangement and that one day somebody is going to take us over. Where? How will that happen?
"These are straightforward financial systems used all over the world. I don't think it presents any real problem. It is a very progressive financial system.
"Nigeria became a member of the Islamic Development Bank in 2005 and the first person to sit as director of the bank was Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
"The second person to sit as a director is the current Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, and both of them are Christians. So, when people talk about Islamic agenda, sometimes I am lost.
"The person who brought us into the bank is not a Fulani or Northerner, the person was a Christian, so why are we complaining? Nigeria is the fourth largest shareholder in the Islamic Bank.
"This wasn't Buhari's making. We must have facts before saying things. But above all, we must ask ourselves if being a member of the bank profits us or not.
"For me, I have no problem with this. We can use what we get there to develop our society. This is the most important for me."
Another response to Osinbajo came from Professor Adisa who applauded the CAN President for his comments.
His words in a social media post: "Excellent point by CAN PRESIDENT. It is indeed unfortunate that the VP, a SAN and a Pastor will gloss over such flagrant constitutional breaches that paint us as an Islamic nation. Even if it didn't originate from the Buhari administration, must we continue to sin that grace may abound.
"Granted, many of these issues predated this administration, unfortunately this administration has overtly and covertly fueled the injustices and turned blind eyes on such acts when they could easily have stamped them out and build public confidence."
CAN President, NCGF berate Osinbajo for endorsing constitutional breaches
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Dr. Support Ayokunle, and the President of the Nigerian Christian Graduate Fellowship, Professor Charles Adisa, have berated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for his shallow understanding of the moves to Islamise the country, and his tacit support of constitutional breaches.


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Grave VR is here!
We are happy to announce that Grave is now coming to a very special VR experience this Halloween. Fight off creatures of the night using a variety of light-based tools, but be careful! There are many threats in the darkness, each with their own strengths and weaknesses to your arsenal.
Coming October 25th!
Grave VR is coming to Steam on October 25th, just in time for Halloween. If you buy the game at launch, you'll be eligible for a 10% discount through October 31st. We want to be able to give you a good fright for this Halloween, so be on the lookout for more news, media, and features as we move forward in the coming days.
The game will be launching with support for the HTC Vive, but we are very interested to explore other control solutions, including Oculus Touch and Playstation VR, in the near future.
Grave VR is a more story focused experience than other VR titles. Explore the game's story mode as you follow a mysterious figure through the surreal landscape of Grave, and get unique insight into the Grave mythos that will prepare you for the full game when it releases next year.
Grave VR has two main modes, a Story Mode and a survival mode, each with their own perks. The game also allows you to unlock more levels in each mode as you progress through the main story, giving you an incentive to experience both.
Focus on Room Scale
Grave VR is a specific offshoot from the Normal Grave experience, in that we wanted to experiment with how to create the best quality immersive gameplay experiences specifically tailored for VR. Our previous forays into VR have been about supporting VR as an optional peripheral, but Grave VR isn't. Every mechanics choice we have made is designed to make the best possible use of motion controls and a room scale experience.
In Grave VR, item interactions mimic real life. Want to strike a match? Grab the matchbox from your belt with one hand, pull out a match with the other and strike it on the box to light it. Strike flares, concentrate flashlight beams to blind your enemies, and navigate the world using an intuitive "look to move" interface during moments of calm. Grave VR isn't your typical wave-based survival game; you need to keep your wits about you and watch out for creatures that may be lurking around every corner.
Help us have a great launch!
We are working hard to get the game finished and out for release on October 25th, in time for Halloween! the game is launching at 10% off and we need help spreading the word! Check us out on Thunderclap and throw yourself in for a tweet or a Facebook/Tumblr post, and you'll help us have a much stronger launch!
Thank you!
To all the fans of Grave and Broken Window Studios, we want to thank you for your support. We're a small studio and have been taking an interesting road trying to find our way to indie success. We're excited to show you Grave VR this Halloween and to show you more of the main Grave experience as we head into 2017.