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A New York Times article by Caleb Crain, posted online January 8, 2010, introduces a new reference tool which has the potential to be invaluable to writers. It's called the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary. It provides not only outdated words and their meanings, but also the history of when they came into and fell out of use. According to Mr. Crain,
Whereas a dictionary makes it possible to follow the history of a word, a historical thesaurus — the H.T.O.E.D. claims to be the world's first, in any language — makes it possible to follow the history of a meaning. It's like watching an actor try on new costumes and shed old ones, or like cruising down a river that in one stretch narrows to a rapids and at another broadens to a marsh. With a little effort, a historical thesaurus can even serve as a vehicle for a kind of linguistic time travel. "For any given period in the past," the editors write, "the user should be able to ascertain the exact state of the vocabulary (i.e., the 'lexical system') which existed at that time."For those of us writing in different time periods or searching for unusual words, this could become an oh-my-gosh-how-did-I-ever-live-without-this kind of resource. To read more of Mr. Crain's article, click here.
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Where Should I Give My Money?
There are countless aid organizations, charities and foundations working to fix the world's problems. From technology-based companies to loan providers, to construction companies, to sustainable agriculture, the options are truly endless.
If you are a donor who wants to make a difference, but you are overwhelmed by the volume of deserving organizations, here are some tips on how to choose the charity that's right for you:
1. Decide what area of support interests you.
Do you want to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, heal the sick and injured or stabilize a suffering economy? There are many different categories of aid that each function for different purposes. Decide which type of aid you are most passionate about.
2. Ask yourself who you want to help.
Maybe you are more inclined to help refugees escaping violence than children needing surgery, or maybe you understand more about providing technology to darkened communities than rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters. Different groups of people are affected by different conflicts and issues. Once you narrow down the country and specific group of people you want to help the most, it becomes easier to choose which organization will fit your needs.
3. Do a background check on the organization or charity.
Donating money can be incredibly rewarding and beneficial, if you are donating to the right cause. Many false organizations exist that scam good-hearted donors, exploiting their lack of knowledge about the aid organization market to cheat them out of their hard-earned profits. Call the office and ask questions about where and how your money will be used. Research the organization and look at reviews from other donors.
4. Ask fellow donors where they donated.
Asking local community members or friends and family where they like to donate money is a good jumping-off point. This will help to get your own ideas flowing.
5. Work for the organization.
If you have enough free time to volunteer at one of the organization's events or intern in its offices, you can get a first-hand, inside look into how the organization operates and exactly what is being done to reach its goals.
6. Decide how much money you want to spend.
Many people think that donations to charity must occur in lump sums, but there are many flexible program subscriptions that offer monthly payments. Decide which payment plan is right for you and what you can afford to give.
If you follow these steps and choose your charity wisely, your donations could drastically improve or even save the lives of people around the world.
– Hanna Darroll
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Gang members may have links with Tableek-e-Jamat in Pakistan.
New Delhi: In a major breakthrough, the Railways Protection Force (RPF) has busted a gang that was carrying out illegal ticketing and possibly siphoning the money off for terror funding. The men in the gang are believed to have links with Tableek-e-Jamat in Pakistan. The gang was making roughly Rs 15 crores a month on ticket bookings using illegal softwares.
RPF chief Arun Kumar said on Tuesday that the mastermind of this gang — Hamid Ashraf — had jumped bail and is absconding. He is suspected to have fled to Dubai via Nepal. Ashraf is also alleged to be involved in the bombing of a school in Gonda in Uttar Pradesh in 2019. He was arrested by a joint team of Central Bureau of Investigation, Railway Vigilance and UP police in 2016 from Basti (UP). Ashraf is the main "developer"' of the software that is used to book illegal tickets.
However, the number two in the gang — Gulam Mustafa — is in police custody at present in Karnataka. Ghulam Mustafa was arrested from Bhubaneswar recently. "He has 563 personal IRCTC IDs, and a list of 2,400 SBI branches and 600 regional rural banks where he is suspected to have accounts," Mr Kumar said.
Interestingly, the 28-year-old madrassa educated Mustafa is a self-taught software developer from Jharkhand with no formal technical education. "Mustafa's named cropped up during questioning of arrested touts. He had started with touting of counter tickets in Bengaluru and later graduated to e-tickets. He was dealing in Bit-Coins and other crypto currency also," the officer added.
"Dimensions of money laundering and terror financing is suspected, hence, other agencies like NIA, Special Bureau, ED, ISD, IB and Karnataka police also interrogated him. He is said to be follower of Tableek-e-Jamat (Pakistan). He has many Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Middle-Eastern, Indon-esian and Nepali numbers in his contact list along with six virtual number too," Mr Kumar revealed. Tableek-e-Jamat has been banned by several nations due to suspected links to extremism.
Another man, code-named "Guruji", too is believed to be a part of finance management of this gang. "Higher in pecking order of the gang, he has been identified and will be picked up soon," Mr Kumar said.
It was found that "Guruji," who uses Yugoslavian numbers and VPN, recently got Rs 13 lakh from Mustafa through bank transfer in 71 transactions.


text: Home / CHILDREN'S BOOKS / Barnicle and Husk: The Adventure BeginsBarnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins$9.95Barnicle is a crafty cat who travels the world on ships as a stowaway. In 1620, he finds himself on the Mayflower along with 102 Pilgrims and a timid little mouse. As they travel over rough seas from England to the New World, Barnicle learns that mice can be more than just a meal for a cat. Still, he has his own adventures to seek and the two friends part ways when they arrive in the New World. Barnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins quantity Add to cart SKU: 978-0-9984240-5-7 Category: CHILDREN'S BOOKS Tags: cat-and-mouse-stories, historical-fiction, historical-novel, mayflower, pilgrims, wampanoag-indians Description Additional information DescriptionBarnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins is the the follow up tale to the popular Barnicle and Husk: The Beginning.Barnicle is a crafty cat who travels the world on ships as a stowaway. In 1620, he finds himself on the Mayflower along with 102 Pilgrims and a timid little mouse. As they travel over rough seas from England to the New World, Barnicle learns that mice can be more than just a meal for a cat. Still, he has his own adventures to seek and the two friends part ways when they arrive in the New World.Running Deer is a young Wampanoag girl living in a village close to where the Mayflower finally lands. One day, she rescues an orphaned field mouse named Husk and teaches him the ways of her people. Late one night, Husk hears a thief rummaging in the tribe's food storage. Eager to protect his adopted family, Husk bravely faces the intruder . . . and finds Barnicle! When the two realize their unique connection, they forge a special friendship that will take them far beyond the Wampanoag village.Can a cat and mouse explore the world together? Can Husk survive without the only family he has ever known? This fun and lively historical novel transports readers to a different time. See what life was like through the eyes of these two unlikely friends!About the CreatorMary Shields is the founder and president of Shields Design Studio. She splits her time between Plymouth, MA, and Harpswell, ME, with her husband Jim McKinnell. She has two grown stepchildren and two beautiful granddaughters. Creative work was something Mary knew she would continue after she received an honorable award for her painting of an abstract forest fire in first grade. Mary founded Shields Design in 1991 and is located in the historic Plymouth waterfront. Nearly three decades later, Shields Design Studio continues to design visuals, from digital to print, for an impressive clientele ranging from tourism, healthcare, sports, technology, government agencies, and entertainment giants.The ideas for Barnicle™ and Husk™ percolated in the late 1990s, inspired by Mary's personal life experiences. A chance encounter with Wampanoag Chief Flying Eagle, Earl Mills, Sr., helped her project take wing. His wisdom and encouragement were priceless.The characters' home in Plymouth is richly steeped in history. The mission of Plymouth 400, Inc. and Mary's vision for her historical characters are well aligned. To learn more about the Plymouth 400th commemoration, visit Plymouth400inc.org. Although the characters are fictional, they're woven into a fabric of reality. Whether you choose to follow them on an adventure for fun, or learn from them, they are sure to capture both the young and the young-at-heart.Barnicle and Husk will prove to be a multifaceted brand with a pipeline of fun for kids. Visit BARNICLEandHUSK.com!About Plymouth 400Plymouth Colony's 400th anniversary commemorates the 1620 landing of the Pilgrims on Cape Cod, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and in the cities and towns that expanded as part of Plymouth Colony. The commemoration highlights the cultural contributions and American traditions that began with the interaction of the Wampanoag and English peoples, a story that is still relevant today.This anniversary is the Nation's most significant to date. It is America's Founding Story and the icon of our national holiday, Thanksgiving. The story, including Native American history and culture and America's immigration story, is inclusive of themes that resonate with people of many cultures. The Signature events and programs of Plymouth 400 will help to renew awareness among residents and visitors to Massachusetts wishing to learn more about Plymouth County, Cape Cod, Boston and other historic destinations."OUR" STORY, 400 YEARS OF WAMPANOAG HISTORYThis unprecedented exhibit, "Our" Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History, reveals little-known historic and cultural realities of the People of the First Light. "Our" Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History is conceptualized, researched, and produced by a team of Wampanoag people of both Aquinnah and Mashpee Plymouth 400's Wampanoag Advisory Committee. The exhibit is part of Plymouth 400, Inc.'s Signature Programs and Events and will continue to travel through 2020. Additional chapters of Wampanoag history will be added each year in November. Inquiries regarding upcoming locations and opportunities for hosting this exhibit should be directed to Plymouth 400, Inc. www.plymouth400inc.org.Additional informationWeight3.776 ozDimensions8.5 × 5.5 × .16980 inAge Range:5 – 7 Years, Preschool – 4 YearsYou may also like… Barnicle and Husk: The Beginning0 out of 5 $10.95 Add to cartRelated products Explorations of Commander Josh, Book One: "In Space"0 out of 5 $10.95 Add to cart The Emperor's New Throne0 out of 5 $7.95 Add to cart Explorations of Commander Josh, Book Two: "In Tahiti"0 out of 5 $11.95 Add to cart Mrs. Mourning Dove: A Tale of Love and Caring0 out of 5 $9.95 Add to cart


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Noah Cherry To Join WTA Staff
Today, the Western Telecommunications Alliance announced that Noah Cherry will be joining its staff in Washington, DC. Mr. Cherry will assume the position of director of government affairs with a focus on video regulation, cyber-security and other issues of concern to WTA member companies. Mr. Cherry's employment with WTA will begin June 3rd.
Mr. Cherry is currently an associate attorney with St. Ledger-Roty Neuman & Olson LLP where he has been working on privacy and telecommunications law matters. He also has experience working with the wireless, broadcast and satellite industries. Mr. Cherry is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs. View full press release.


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The PH-TC12DX has two patented features which Phanteks are keen to emphasise with this cooler. Below is what they are and what Phanteks has to say about them.
Patented. P.A.T.S (Physical Antioxidant Thermal Shield)
will greatly increase the cooling performance and reliability while deflecting other thermal radiation from other heat sources, such as the GPU, South Bridge, North Bridge, etc. P.A.T.S, ran at a long period, will display significantly better results in an enclosure, closed environment, than a tech station, open environment. In extreme conditions, PATS is able to withstand temperatures of up to 200 degrees Celsius. P.A.T.S is environmental friendly and non-toxic.
Patented. C.P.S.C (Cold Plasma Spraying Coating Technology)
is a brand new technologic forming deposit that displaces heat onto corresponding metals at a quicker rate. With this technology, the Phanteks PH-TC12DX enhances thermal conductivity on the soldered surfaces of the heat-pipes through the copper deposits.
As with other CPU coolers, the PH-TC12DX is available in an assortment of colours, we are reviewing the blue version today which is rather vibrant and eye-catching. PH-TC12DX is a dual-tower heatsink featuring nickel plated aluminium fins. Both towers are joined by a top plate which has the Phanteks logo engraved.
A vibrant dual-tower heatsink
The top with logo engraved
PH-TC12DXs curvature follows a slightly concave design with condensed fin stack. Once attached the fan will have its edges sit flush to the heatsink but then towards the centre there will be a slight gap. The edges have groves which allow the supplied fan clips to slot into; to attach a fan the process is very simple, four fan adapters are pressed into the mounting holes (shown in the picture below) and the fan clips can lodge within these adapters. The fan clips provide a secure way of fixing the fan to the heatsink but there is actually very little tension which means the task is an easy one to undertake unlike other coolers we have dealt with in the past.
A condensed and concave fin stack
Cooling fan clips onto heatsink easily
PH-TC12DX has a total of four 6mm copper heatpipes which pass through a copper baseplate. This baseplate is semi-transparent; it doesnt give a fully transparent finish but does have a recognisable reflection. Phanteks have pre-applied the mounting plate and mounting screws have a tension spring to assist with tightening aka SoliSku . This early indication that the installation could be an easy one.
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Mandate 1038
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Foster care agreements; rights of foster parent; dispute resolution.
Purpose of legislation
Directs the Department of Social Services to promulgate emergency regulations to ensure collaboration, communication, access, and transparency between the local boards and licensed child-placing agencies and foster parents. The bill also directs local boards of social services and licensed child-placing agencies to implement and publicize a dispute resolution process through which a foster parent may contest an alleged violation of such regulations by the local board or licensed child-placing agency.
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ITC Rajputana is a 5 star luxurious hotel in Jaipur city. ITC Rajaputana reflects the spirit of Rajasthan and its royalty.Its regal-influenced design and gardens echo the city's history. Designed along the lines of traditional havelis, this 5 star leisure hotel in Jaipur has its own definition of space and splendor.
ITC Rajputana has a red brick exterior rising to different levels around a central area. Long corridors, secluded courtyards and simplified lattice work recall Rajasthani architecture in a modern uncluttered and contemporary idiom and bring alive the spirit of Rajasthan and makes it distinguished amongst the luxury hotels of Jaipur.
ITC Rajputana offers 218 guest rooms and suites. Its luxurious rooms also offers spacious bathrooms, a refreshment center, safety locker for your valuables, well designated sitting area for your comfort and Sweet Sleeper Bed which help you enjoy a pleasant night's sleep. The lavish and rich food of Rajasthan at Jal Mahal or the old and authentic cuisine from the Northwest makes it an iconic luxury hotel in Jaipur offering a unique culinary experience. Unwind in our Kaya Kalp Spa, workout at our fitness center or simply relax with signature massages or the complimentary steam and sauna, available at the hotel.
ITC Rajputana Jaipur is located in middle of Jaipur city. The hotel is 15 kms away from Sanganer Airport in Jaipur. The nearest railhead is Jaipur Railway Station, which is 1 km away.City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Laxmi Narayan temple, Moti Doongri, Nahargarh Fort, Albert Hall, Amber Fort and many more locations are of great interests for tourists in the Jaipur city.
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Parenting Tips — teether
I'm almost certain all Parents are familiar with the cranky phase their precious little Angels go through when they begin teething. When those sharp teeth begin to come out of their soft gums, babies turn into crying, uncontrollable monsters. This phase is a very tough time for parents as they mostly have no idea what to do. How do I know, this is going on right now in our home. This once handsome newborn is now a raging teething monster. Being a Mompreneur and constantly having to be on the move means "NO-ONE HAS TIME FOR TEETHING"!
This is our second time around and we are completely prepared for this dreaded phase. So don't worry, I got you covered with my top 14 teething remedies in no particular order.
Here are some simple tips to relieve the pain and restlessness for your LO, Let's take back your SANITY and kick teethings Butt.
1) Massage Baby's Gums:
It is an old-fashioned remedy for teething but always helpful. Just massage the sour gums of your baby with the help of your finger. But make sure that your fingers are clean. This light contouring will help in relieving the pain of baby.
2) Cold Baby Spoon:
Cold has a very soothing effect on inflamed area. Take a spoon and put it in the refrigerator for some time. Now apply cold to the baby's gums with this spoon. But try to avoid the contact of extreme cold things.
3) Feed cold food:
Use chilled vegetables or food for your teething baby. You can use some yogurt or applesauce. Such food will help in relieving the pain in gums and give a soothing effect.
4) Apply pressure:
Applying pressure is a very useful strategy for distracting the brain from the feelings of pain. You can use a teether for this purpose. There are many types of teethers available. Just select the one that suits your baby. Babies will be much relaxed when pressure is applied on their gums.
5) Use honey:
Honey has a very soothing effect on inflamed gums. Just apply some honey on the affected gums and it will be of great help to the baby for teething relief. But remember that honey should not be given to babies under 1 year of age.
6) Ginger:
Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. So rub some ginger on the swollen gums to relieve the teething symptoms.
7) Use hard foods:
Solid foods can be used for applying pressure. If your baby has started eating solid foods then give him some carrot or cucumber for gnawing. But keep the baby in your sight to prevent the hazards of choking.
8) Wooden Teethers:
Wooden Teethers are all natural and made with natural wood. Baby's sometimes like to chew on a hard surface and this is a perfect choice for them. Our Remote Control Wooden Teethers are a great alternative to prevent your little one from chewing on your own remote! It's anti-bacterial, organic and non-splintering. We also have a Soda Can design, because what baby doesn't love chewing on a Soda Can.
9) Teething Toys:
Chewing is the utmost desire of teething babies. It's baby's natural strategy to get rid of teething symptoms so they always find themselves something to chew on. For this purpose different sort of teethers and toys are used. Toys must be made up of silicone instead of latex. Bpa free selections are a must to guarantee there are no toxic bacteria for your little one. Most babies begin teething before developing their dexterity. A best seller like the Yummy Mitt Teething Mitten is a great solution for them. A teething mitten they don't have to hold, but instead worn like a mitten and parents don't have to worry about it constantly falling to the floor! A win-win for everyone.
10) Use of clove:
Clove is known as the best anesthetic. So clove oil will cause numbness in the gums and relieve the discomfort of the baby.
11) Breastfeeding:
Every baby behaves differently while teething. Some like to be breastfed while others may not. But you should try to feed them because they will find comfort and soothing effect by this. To prevent biting just run your finger on the gums of the baby before breastfeeding. In addition, babies are less likely to bite from teething if they are properly latched on while feeding.
12) Almond Extract:
Mix a little almond extract with water and rub on the gums for pain relief.
13) Distraction:
Sometimes a change of scenery or activity is all it takes to help distract baby from teething pain, at least temporarily. Try running a bath for baby, the warm water may help them to relax or even just some giving some unexpected cuddle time.
14) Plush Teething Toys:
Plush Toys will be of great help for teething babies. Plush toys are a great friend and cuddly accessory for teething infants. Yet, not most can be chewed on, until now. The Yummy Buddy Teether Plush Toy is the perfecting chew buddy for your little chewing monster. This plush has "Glow" in the dark chewable hands along with a chewable bib and hang tag. This plush has a backpack that can be used for storage of additional toys for on the go so your Lo can carry extra toys for long trips or short stroller rides. It's the perfect toy for traveling. With its multi-color feature and many sensory features from crinkly ears, sensory black & white patterns and adorable face.
I am sure that the above-mentioned tips will definitely help you out in the teething phase of your baby. If you have a tip of your own, leave us a comment below to share. After all, sharing is CARING!
This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Founders of Darlyng & Co., llc, the author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your pediatrician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their pediatrician or other health care provider
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Children have a natural inclination towards plush toys. And who can blame them? They are soft, smooth, mushy and cuddly chances are your little one now has more plush toys than they can play with in a lifetime. But there's one more plush toy you should really consider adding to their collection, especially if they're in the teething stage. It's the Yummy Buddy Teether Plush Toy.
A Buddy in Deed!
The trouble with teething is that the urge to bite, chew, or scratch the gum can strike at any time. Times like when your baby is playing and having fun with his favorite plush toy. You know that he or she is not going to think twice about gnawing at that expensive plush toy. It probably wouldn't have been a problem if it weren't going to be soaked in drool and later become a breeding site for mold. Not good.
It's situations like this that the Yummy Buddy was designed for. It's a sensory chew toy that' is always there when your little one is playing and just needs a chomp. It features chewable silicone hands (just like the Yummy Mitt Teething Mitten) and a chewable bib.
More Than Just a Buddy
Aside from supporting teething and being a wonderful adorable playmate, the Yummy Buddy boasts a strategic design that will engage your little one's vision, auditory and fine motor skills. It features multiple sensory textures, bright contrasting patterns, which will fascinate baby as the eyesight develops and they discover new sounds and textures.
Since teething can start quite early, the Yummy Buddy is suitable from 3 months onwards and perfect for toddlers whose expecting their molars to come in. Plus, it is reassuring to know that this sensory chew toy is BPA, Lead, and PVC Free.
So you never have to feel guilty if the next plush toy you get is the Yummy Buddy. It's a multi-functional toy that your LO will love for years to come.
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Perruchini, E., Glatz, C. , Hald, M.M., Casana, J. and Toney, J.L. (2018) Revealing invisible brews: a new approach to the chemical identification of ancient beer. Journal of Archaeological Science, 100, pp. 176-190. (doi: 10.1016/j.jas.2018.05.010)
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While ancient Near Eastern cuneiform texts and iconography unambiguously demonstrate the social, economic, and ritual significance of beer, direct archaeological evidence for beer production or consumption remains surprisingly rare. This scarcity of material evidence renders it difficult to extrapolate information about the ingredients and production processes of beer, on the one hand, and the paraphernalia and social contexts of its consumption, on the other. In recent decades, organic residue analysis has become an essential tool in the identification of ancient alcoholic beverages, but research on Near Eastern beer has focused largely on production and storage vessels, whose form, archaeological context, and associated macroscopic residues already indicated their use in beer production. In this paper, we present a novel field sampling protocol that prevents contamination along with a refined organic residue analysis methodology that relies on a series of co-occurring compounds to identify confidently beer in ceramic vessels. The same compounds were identified in several modern beer samples and, thus, support our identification of a similar fermented barley-based beverage in archaeological samples from the late second millennium BCE site of Khani Masi in northeastern Iraq. The results presented in this paper allow us, for the first time, to unambiguously link a diverse range of vessel types to the consumption and production of beer, identify a fundamental change in Mesopotamian consumption practices, and shed light on the cultural dimensions of Babylonia's encounter with the Zagros-Mesopotamian borderlands.
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|This work is supported by the Lord Kelvin and Adam Smith (LKAS) scholarship scheme of the University of Glasgow and was carried out in the Biomarkers for Environmental and Climate Science (BECS) laboratory, directed by Jaime Toney. Fieldwork at Khani Masi, which forms part of the Sirwan Regional Project and is co-directed by Claudia Glatz and Jesse Casana, was funded by the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, the G.A. Wainwright Fund, the British Institute for the Study of Iraq, Dartmouth College and the National Science Foundation (1724488).
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|Glatz, Professor Claudia and Toney, Professor Jaime and Perruchini, Elsa
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Pariplay goes live in the US with PlaySugarHouse.com launch4th February 2021 9:44 am GMT
Aspire Global's Pariplay has launched its online casino games in the United States for the first time with Rush Street Interactive's PlaySugarHouse.com.
The rollout marks the latest milestone in Aspire Global's expansion strategy and the debut launch of its online slot games in New Jersey's regulated iGaming market.
"We're delighted to partner with RSI and further our expansion into regulated markets by going live in the United States market for the first time in Pariplay's history," said Pariplay managing director Adrian Bailey. "Their status as a proven online casino operator in both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets is a huge opportunity for our gaming catalogue to serve as an extension of RSI's existing content.
"We look forward to building an enduring partnership with them and exploring how our games resonate with US players."
RSI president Richard Schwartz commented: "Partnering with Pariplay is very exciting as PlaySugarHouse.com players will be the first in the US to play their games, and it reaffirms our commitment to provide our players with the most dynamic mobile playing experience possible.
"Given that Pariplay's high-quality games are already hugely successful in the European market, we anticipate that our New Jersey players will also love them."
Pariplay secured licence approval in New Jersey last year, and was recently granted approval to launch its games in West Virginia.
Shares in Aspire Global plc (STO:ASPIRE) gained 5.19 per cent to SEK48.60 per share in Stockholm Thursday morning following the announcement, hitting a new 52-week high of SEK48.90 per share.


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Westmont Magazine A Bridge to Understand
In July, 11 Westmont faculty and staff members attended "Bridging the Divides: New Visions for Diversity and Cross-Cultural Understanding," a conference at the San Francisco Urban house funded by the Irvine Diversity Initiative grant. Brad Berky, interim director of the urban program, convened the event, which featured guest speakers, encounters with local ethnic-minority churches and neighborhoods, and opportunities to reflect on diversity-related issues.
Lee Mun Wah, who directed "The Color of Fear" film series, led a workshop on the complex psycho-social dynamics surrounding racial division and healing.
Other speakers included Melanie DeMore, a Grammy-nominated, African-American singer, songwriter and commu-nity activist; Juana Alicia, a renowned Latina muralist and art historian; Rev. Norman Fong, an Asian-American community organizer; Rev. Glenda Hope, a Presbyterian street minister; and alumnus David Batstone '80, executive editor of Sojourners magazine and professor of social ethics, University of San Francisco.
Participants volunteered at St. Anthony's Foundation, a faith-based social service organization that feeds the homeless. A guided "alley tour" focused on Chinatown and the Mission District, and a service at Glide Memorial Church highlighted one of the city's largest and most diverse faith communities.
"The week was stimulating to both the mind and the heart," says Heather Speirs, associate dean of off-campus programs. "I was moved to see the risen Christ in so many faces, including those of my own colleagues. Rev. Norm Fong taught me how little I know about the real China-town, and the folks at St. Anthony's and the Salvation Army reminded me of the ever-present needs of the poor."
"I loved the range of activities and felt both inspired and challenged by each presentation and discussion," says Mary Docter, professor of Spanish. "I want to do all I can to make Westmont a more welcoming and nurturing place for those who are different, especially our students of color."
Other attendees from Westmont included Dana Alexander (career and life planning), Krista Caballero (admissions), Jonathan Cordero (sociology), Lisa DeBoer (art) Chris Hoeckley (Institute for the Liberal Arts), Patti Hunter (mathematics), Karen Andrews-Jaffe (Urban), Chris Milner (kinesiology), and Andrew Mullen (education).


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St. Lucia Zouks vs Jamaica Tallawahs Match Preview CPL 2016
The ongoing 2016 CPL is all set to for next match between St. Lucia Zouks vs Jamaica Tallawahs on July 30th. This will be the first leg match between these two teams, the second leg will be played on 31st July 2016.
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St. Lucia Zouks vs Jamaica Tallawahs MATCH TIME, DATE AND VENUE | CPL 2016
The match will start at 12.00 Local time on July 30th 2016, Saturday at Florida, in USA. In India live telecast of match will start at 9.30 pm IST on Saturday.
CPL 2016 St. Lucia Zouks vs Jamaica Tallawahs MATCH PREDICTION
The match between St. Lucia Zouks and Jamaica Tallawahs will not be easy call to predict which team will win the match. Both these cricket teams have toe to toe players on par with each other. Win Predictor says St. Lucia Zouks is likely to win this match of the CPL 2016.
St. Lucia Zouks vs Jamaica Tallawahs LIVE SCORE AND LIVE COVERAGE
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St. Lucia Zouks v Jamaica Tallawahs TEAM / SQUAD CPL 2016
CPL 2016 St. Lucia Zouks Squad -: Darren Sammy (Captain), Grant Elliot, Keron Cottoy, Shane Shillingford, Delorn Johnson, Kyle Mayers, Keddy Lesporis, Kristopher Ramsaran, Nitish Kumar, Shane Watson, David Miller, Michael Hussey, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher,Morne Morkel, Denesh Ramdin, Derone Davis and Gidron Pope.
CPL 2016 Jamaica Tallawahs Squad -: Chris Gayle (Captain), Andre McCarthy, Jonathan Foo, Alex Ross, Kesrick Williams, Nkrumah Bonner, Garey Mathurin, Timroy Allen, Andre Russell, Kumar Sangakkara, Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim, Dale Steyn,Rovman Powell, Chadwick Walton, Jon-Rus Jaggesar and Oshane Thomas.
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Mariah Carey Song Voted #1 On Germany's VIVA
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German music channel VIVA has celebrated their 10th Year Anniversary with a poll asking online visitors what were the top 100 songs of the last decade. Mariah Carey's 'Without You' came in way ahead of the pack at #1. Other artists who made the top 10 include Michael Jackson (#3) and Backstreet Boys (#8).
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- Whatomat says:
No offense but this is more of an insult than an honor Viva is horrible and the people who watch it are worse. It is a second rate MTV for idiots. And the poll was asking for best Video not song. And here is the complete list, which shows how unserious this is. Mariah Carey – Without You (1994) Jeanette – Go Back (2000) Michael Jackson – Earth Song (1995) No Angels – Daylight In Your Eyes (2001) Die Ärzte – Ein Song namens Schunder (1995) HIM – Join Me (2000) Scooter – Hyper Hyper (1994) Backstreet Boys – Quit Playin' Games (1996) The Rasmus – In The Shadows (2003) Take That – Back For Good (1995) Half of the videos are cheap bad German made videos. Nobody should take this seriously!
- SJ says:
Visitors of VIVA site VOTED! Many who voted are German. You see many German artists above
- Whatomat says:
^I know:: visitors and viewers of VIVA tend to be idiots, that's all I am saying!
- Jive says:
It is horrible. A third of them I don't even know and even the ones I know, the video they chose sucks.
- Madfan says:
The list is CHEAP, and the songs in it are CHEAP.
Poor Lambs! My heart really goes out to the Lambs, who still blindly follow a Has-Been. They'd celebrate with any mention of their fallen idol in any cheap, no credibility lists. HOW ABOUT THE US BILLBOARD CHARTS? Rejoice when the name of your idol FINALLY makes it there…which is really impossible.
- monarc20 says:
The Video for "With Out You" is a Live Performance from Mariah's First World Tour. That's what makes it so amazing she's such a great performer that she sing's better Live then in the Studio. Studio's always seem to hold back some of the greatest singer's vocals. It's great Mariah won this cause it show's her talent is what does all the talking she does need those high budget Videos with her talent and beauty!
- mikemc says:
Of course the song is #1, it's GREAT and it's Mariah!!!!! She is the best, just another list she has topped with her music.
- RadioFreeRoscoe says:
I hate Dreamlover. It's the only Mariah song that really gets on my nerves. Well, "Music Box" gets on my nerves as well. The other eight tracks are pretty good.
You act like there's something wrong with it. I actually enjoy the music of alleged "has-beens" because they exude pure artistry and talent, as opposed to the manufactured acts of today. So, say that I blindly follow a "has been" is really a compliment. It means that I have good taste in music. Besides, I don't really pay that much attention to the charts. They don't indicate that much, except for the thousands of drones who are attracted to the manufactured crap.
- monarc20 says:
You Haters come up with the corniest way's to make fun of Mariah. Everything you say is a big fat lie and you all need to grow up and stop talking smack about people and start worrying about yourself!
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Manufacturers spend a lot of money trying to develop a product that works both for them and the customer. This is very true for the garden furniture market. Many individuals buy garden furniture as a means of adding extra value to their outdoor space and providing room to relax and have fun. But getting the right timber for garden furniture is very important. In today's article, we try to answer the question of what the best timber is for your garden furniture and which type to buy.
- Teak is great for premium furniture for your garden
When it comes to timber for premium garden furniture, there are few better options than teak. This versatile material comes in a variety of finishes and is good for chairs, benches, tables and a range of other great outdoor furniture. Timber is also a great material to use in outbuildings and garages. Constructing an outbuilding with a business like Scotts of Thrapston or others can be a great choice to elevate the look of your garden or backyard.
Teak is a hardwood which means it stands up well to weathering and is one of the reasons why it is such a popular timber in the UK. The finish of this timber makes very attractive furniture which is one of the reasons why it commands such a premium price.
- Iroko is an exotic hardwood for durable garden furniture
Iroko is another exotic hardwood that creates very durable garden furniture. This hardwood timber has a light coloured finish that makes garden furniture that has both a good colour and light feel.
If you invest in Iroko garden furniture you will be getting a product that requires little maintenance and the natural pest resistance means you don't have to worry about it becoming worn or damaged over time.
- European oak is a more affordable furniture option
If you are looking to upgrade the furniture in your garden for relatively inexpensive means, European Oak timber is good as not only does it provide an attractive light finish, it also comes at a pretty low cost.
European Oak is used to make a variety of garden furniture including decking chairs, tables, general decking and umbrella supports. It is worth noting that if you do go with this kind of timber for your furniture, you will have to spend a little more time and money on keeping it clean and maintaining it. Occasional treatment will prevent it from weathering but you should also try to keep it covered when not in use to protect it from the elements.
- Other hardwood timber is good for strong garden furniture
The three types of hardwood listed above all make strong garden furniture at different price points, but it is also worth noting that a lot of the different hardwood options on the market will produce good garden furniture that continues to provide value over time. Just make sure you get the furniture from a good source. By doing so, not only would you have the chance to preserve it for a longer duration, but also, if at you decide to opt for Deck Oiling or painting, a good hardwood can make your life simpler.
Buy your garden furniture from a reputable supplier
Leading on from our fourth point, you need to consider the source from which you get the garden furniture from. If you buy from a reputable supplier, not only will you be getting furniture that is well made, you will also have a product that has been made and distributed through an ethical supply chain.


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Being a Linksys router user, you can experience the best internet speed and other features. But sometimes lots of situations are faced by the users when they forget the password of their Linksys router due to many reasons. It is a very common thing among the users and one can easily recover their Linksys router password through the multiple ways provided by Linksys for the password recovery. One can very easily recover their Linksys router password if have complete information about that. In this article, you will learn how to reset the Linksys router password through the varied methods and each method is very simple and straightforward to follow.
Method 1: Reset the Linksys router
- First of all, turn on your router if it is not and you can plug into the wall socket.
- Press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds which is available at the backside of your router.
- Now power LED will be blinked when you reset your router.
- Now turn your router off and then wait for 30 seconds.
- After that, turn on your router again to complete the process.
Method 2: Reset router Password via the login page
- Open a web browser on your computer and then go to the official login page via http://192.168.1.1
- Enter the default username as Admin and password as Password.
- Now find the Password section into the Settings.
- Enter the new password for your Linksys router and then re-enter it to confirm.
Method 3: Change router's password via set up page
- Go to the router's web-based setup page from your browser and then click on the Administrator section.
- Click on the Management section.
- Now you can see the current password of your router and then enter the new password for your Linksys router.
- Click on the Save settings tab to complete the process.
You can follow the above-given Linksys Router Password Recovery steps to recover your Linksys router password. In case you are not able to understand the password recovery process or have any kind of query related to Linksys router, then you can directly contact the technical support team of Linksys router and obtain the best solutions on the password reset related queries.
From a computer that is connected to the router (it may be wired or wireless), Open your Internet browser (Microsoft Edge) and type the IP address of the router in the address bar. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. At the login, enter the username (admin) and your password (default password is nothing).
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Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) emerged as a complement for prevention-centered Endpoint Protection solutions to monitor endpoints and uncover suspicious activity.
It provides early detection capabilities and the tools to enable organizations to fight off cyber-attacks. What most EDR solutions fail to deliver, however, are analytics and event correlation capabilities that go beyond the boundaries of a single endpoint to detect complex attacks affecting multiple endpoints at the same time.
Putting together the puzzle of a complex attack is an effort-intensive and time-sensitive activity that strains security operations teams – until now.
Starting July 2021, Bitdefender enhances the EDR product family to enable customers to deal more effectively with complex cyber threats. The new cross-endpoint correlation technology, known as eXtended EDR (XEDR), takes threat detection and visibility to a new level by combining the granularity and rich security context of EDR with the cross-endpoint event correlation of XDR (eXtended Detection and Response).
Through XEDR, Bitdefender enables you to focus extended detection and response where it matters most – the endpoint (client, server, cloud, on-prem).
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There's no denying the attractiveness of Hertfordshire as a place to live, apart perhaps from the hardness of the water that comes out of the water mains and untreated, can lead to significant problems from limescale build up around the home. And as well as limescale where you can see and experience it – in kettles, in shower heads, on shower screens and down loos, in washing machines and dishwashers, it can cause grief where you can't see it – in the heating system in particular, where limescale build up in the boiler on the heat exchanger, and in the pipework and valves around the system, can reduce the efficiency of the heating system, see more gas or oil being used with consequential higher bills and of course the potential for higher maintenance bills when the limescale eventually causes blockages.
So if you're looking to build a large, brand new home in leafy Hertfordshire, it makes sense to plan in something that gives you peace of mind, knowing that as a result of it, you won't suffer from limescale build up – anywhere in the property.
Tucker French Plumbing & Heating Merchants are leading bathroom specialists in the Home Counties and have been supplying high quality bathroom and associated products since 2000. The Watford branch was asked by the owners of a brand new six bedroom property close by, to specify the fittings in the six bathrooms in their new home and as well as specifying the aesthetic components that made the bathrooms look fantastic, they also specified some additional components that would keep them looking that good. In particular, they specified a Tapworks water softener.
Andy Tucker says that there's very little as depressing as seeing a stunning, brand new luxury bathroom – that a few weeks later is already looking the worse for wear as a result of the hard water that has not been addressed in the design stage: "We regularly specify water softeners because we have seen the damage that limescale can do – and in some parts of the Home Counties, the water is very hard indeed and damage can begin within weeks of the new installation getting used. In this project it was clear that we needed a reliable water softener that would address the limescale issues from the outset and the owners of the new property accepted our recommendation to install a Tapworks AD15 water softener unit that softens the water for the whole house apart from one tap in the kitchen which delivers untreated mains water as is recommended by regulations."
The Tapworks water softener was installed by Stuart Wilson, senior engineer at Capital Heating in Watford: "We're installing more and more softeners in this part of the world, for people who recognise that they have hard water and want to do something about it. For many, it's the quality of life factor that is key – people like the feel of softened water, nicer feeling skin and shinier hair and some people anecdotally say that softened water has a beneficial effect on young children's skin problems, such as eczema and psoriasis. For others they recognise quickly the reduction in cleaning that's needed when you have one fitted and the lower bills for cleaning materials, shampoo and soap products – all of which can be cut in half when you have softened water. But for nearly all our customers that install a water softener, it's the lower heating bills that they see that makes the real difference with bills at least 15% lower than pre-water softener installation, which all helps to see the water softener paying for itself within about two years – and there aren't too many appliances you can say that about!"
The Tapworks AD15 is the largest domestic water softener in the Tapworks range, selected because of the size of the property – six bedrooms with additional out buildings – and has been installed in the boiler/plant room on the side of the property. Tapworks offers a range of softeners to meet the water softening needs of every size home from a small apartment where you can have a softener that fits neatly into a standard kitchen cabinet – to a huge home, and then has a range of softeners for commercial use as well – many laundries, hotels and the like have water softeners on a much larger scale, for the same reasons most people have them in their homes – to stop limescale damage and to reduce costs.
"We're delighted that our unit was specified by Andy Tucker for this project," says Brett Benson, Tapworks national sales manager. "It's a very prestigious new build project in an equally prestigious part of the country and our AD15 will contribute towards keeping limescale at bay in the property and to reducing heating costs. It's very rewarding in these tougher economic times to see sales of our softeners holding up well, and we're sure this reflects the growing awareness of the savings that investment in a water softener can bring to the family budget."
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There Are Tons Of Things Secret Life Of Pets 3 Could Cover, According To The Cast
Just as The Secret Life of Pets' ending posed the question of how that once hidden world would continue to be much of a secret, The Secret Life of Pets 2 has quite a few developments that will have fans wondering where the next installment may take familiar characters like Patton Oswalt's Max, Kevin Hart's Snowball, and Jenny Slate's Gidget.
There are no official talks just yet, especially considering the film's only opened this past weekend, but the subject came up during CinemaBlend's attendance at the recent press day for the Universal/Illumination sequel. As luck would have it, the answers we got as to where a potential plot line to The Secret Life of Pets 3 would go were all wildly different. But considering the pseudo-anthology format of the franchise, there's a chance that all three answers could mesh into one, cohesive film.
Starting with Kevin Hart's idea, inspired by his character Snowball's recent venture into superheroism, The Secret Life of Pets 3 would tackle the following subject:
As we saw in The Secret Life of Pets 2, Captain Snowball went from a mere idea/persona for the recently homed bunny into something he feels he could fully pull off. So the next big step for this heroic house-pet would obviously be to draft a super league of avengers for justice.
Whether it be formed with fellow protagonists Max and Gidget, or if Captain Snowball would recruit from the extensive roster of supporting pets that are also in the mix, The Secret Life of Pets 3 sounds like a super opportunity to further poke loving fun at the comic book films that make up so much of the box office market.
Of course, this is just part of the stories that The Secret Life of Pets 2 cast wants to take part in for a potential third entry. And then next possibility in line is that of Jenny Slate, the voice of pampered dog, and now potential queen of the cats, Gidget.
While she was crowned in this most recent film, it's not a title that Jenny Slate is beholden to. It is a fresh adventure that seems like both she and her character would crave. At least, that's what her remarks below would have us think, as she pitched this scenario:
It is pretty funny to think of Gidget as the queen of the cats, especially after her antics trying to study and infiltrate them in The Secret Life of Pets 2. But that is a gag that admittedly can only go so far, as a queen is usually sequestered from the world; and much like Jenny Slate, Gidget is a free spirit.
Potentially letting her off the leash, so to speak, and seeing her play around the various parks and landmarks of New York might make for a wonderful Gidget adventure in The Secret Life of Pets 3. Maybe she'll even meet a new pal that helps quell her unrequited love for Max, which could even start off a love triangle of sorts.
Though should Gidget remain true to her infatuation with Max, it might pay off in the long run. Ever since the first Secret Life of Pets film, Gidget has worn her heart on her sleeve for that particularly neurotic terrier, and that's a perfect hook for the plotline that Patton Oswalt suggested The Secret Life of Pets 3 hang its hat on, courtesy of this beautiful twist:
Seeing Max toying around with his boundaries was a rich mine of material for The Secret Life of Pets 2, as he learned slowly but surely how to be a dog parent to little human Liam. With new parenting skills comes a new outlook on kids in general, and with time passing pretty fast in the franchise, it does feel like Max and Gidget settling down would be a fantastic proposition.
All three ideas for The Secret Life of Pets 3 suggest that there are so many stories that this hypothetical next film could tell. And in those stories, there's potential to see Max, Snowball, and Gidget grow and go to places we've never seen them approach before.
In the varying dynamics of the three leads, and the various supporting pets in The Secret Life of Pets series, there's an infinite combination of what sort of story magic can be woven. So as long as writer Brian Lynch continues to keep his head in the space of these mischievous, but lovable, animal characters, and as long as the public continues to applaud their ongoing adventures, the things that these pets do in secret will continue to entertain the movie going public.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is in theaters now, but if you've already seen the film and would like to scope out some further animated action, take a look at our 2019 release schedule. There's plenty more where this came from!
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There are some things that are best experienced live. The exciting moment your favorite sport's team scores a winning goal, watching as your favorite author reads an excerpt from one of your favorite books, feeling the emotion of a skilled actor's performance on stage that makes you forget the actor's emotions aren't "real," and listening to a live band. Witnessing live entertainment fulfills the senses and can bring more joy than watching recorded entertainment on your television in your home or hotel room. Fortunately, there is plenty of live entertainment during the month of March to be found in Sonoma County and Napa Valley!
Live Entertainment in Sonoma County
Masters of Illusion
Performing at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts' Person Theater on March 21st, this collection of top magicians promises a family-friendly evening of captivating magic including impressive escapes, mystical slight of hand, comedy magic, levitation, and more.
Two of Africa's legendary, most popular, and critically acclaimed musicians take the stage at the Green Music Center's Weill Hall on March 20th. Musical icon Vusi Mahlasela, known as "The Voice," recently received a Lifetime Achievement award from the South African Music Awards. Habib Koite, uniquely brings together the sounds of Mali with the music he has experienced from his travels around the world.
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination
and life to everything." – Plato
Patty Griffin with Sara Watkins & Anais Mitchell
This month is also Women's History Month. Why not celebrate with three of music's history-making women. On March 31st, join Grammy Award winner Patty Griffin, and two highly acclaimed and accomplished talents, Sara Watkins and Anais Mitchell, for a unique "singers-in-the-round" performance where the audience will be able to enjoy all three performers for the entire concert at the Uptown Theatre.
Music in the Vineyards: The Aizuri Quartet
On March 19th, at the beautiful and modern Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, this international prizewinning quartet-in-residence at the illustrious Curtis Institute of Music will be joined by Clarinetist Michael Rusinek.
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History of Encaustic Painting
Encaustic painting has its roots in 5th century BC in ancient Greek and Egyptian history. The oldest known pigment binder mixes molten bees wax with pigment and tree resin. Greeks that settled in Egypt adapted the funerary customs of honouring the dead by painting a portrait of the deceased to be placed over the person's mummy. The most notably known as the "Fayum Portraits" which are the only surviving encaustic paintings from ancient times that are over 3500 years old.
With the fall of the Roman Empire, encaustic fell into obscurity for a time. Leonardo da Vinci and others attempted to revive the technique. Later, in the 20th century, appeared a major resurgence of encaustic painting.
Today some artists either use oil paint, buy commercially pigmented encaustic medium or use dry pigment. Vincent van Gogh, like many other artists used bees wax in their paints although, they are not in the true sense of the definition of encaustic painting.
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Nurturing the Twin Flame Connection
Updated: May 11, 2020
In this post I intend to bring clarity, healing and guidance in regards to nurturing the SELF within one's Twin Flame connection.
It is crucial to realize that as much as this connection is about two individuals who activate one another, it is, more importantly, a connection that reflects who you truly are, and therefore, it is all about you and nurturing the connection with your inner being and source. It is a connection that teaches unconditional love, self-love, detachment, non-judgment, non-expectation, forgiveness, acceptance, self-worth, allowing, receptivity, existence beyond the physical plane, realizing our Divine Blueprint and much more.
What most twins go through is a phase of wanting their union to happen without completely and entirely doing the inner work, therefore they neglect their own connection to source or who they are. When this happens, one is not addressing their wounds or conditioning and mostly not in the receiving mode because you cannot feel lack and be receptive.
I have found it extremely important to address the wounding, acknowledge and heal it by tuning ourselves to the frequency of who we are.
Another important aspect of this connection is understanding and realizing that we were always complete and whole on our own. It becomes almost impossible to realize our wholeness and completeness if we are expecting a union to complete us or be a catalyst for our own satisfaction. This is where self-mastery comes into place.
No matter what happens within your Twin Flame connection, you must decide to choose yourself first and you must find a way to love yourself more than you love your twin. No matter where you are along your journey, whichever stage, it is important to do what makes you happy and focus on the things that speak to your heart because it is crucial for manifestation to tune into the frequency of your desires and align with it's vibration.
You have to find a way to be satisfied in the now. I am sure there is at least one thing we can focus upon that we can be satisfied with. This practice allows our vibration to rise. Remember that when you are focused upon the lack of union, you are not in the vibration of allowing it to come into your experience.
I understand that it can be tough changing certain belief systems, conditioning, or expectations because the momentum is already there. I understand that it takes practice and determination in order to create new awareness and experiences. make you satisfied. Once we activate new vibrations and introduce them in our daily lives, we shift the energy and can, therefore, become more enlightened within our own being.
When you activate a new vibration that speaks to you, it is important to remember not to activate the old again and to completely let go. I understand that it takes practice and determination in order to create new awareness and experiences.
So how do we activate new vibrations and shift the momentum? Doing anything when it comes to self love is amazing for the start; such as daily meditation, daily journaling about the things we appreciate, spa days and creating positive affirmations each day. Going out more, socializing, meeting new friends, changing diet, starting a new exercise program, changing our hair color, changing our location, changing our jobs, signing up for school, learning new skills, becoming a minimalist, adopting a pet, expanding our spiritual practice, getting into a new relationship, and so forth.
Now, I understand I have mentioned a new relationship and I know that a lot of twins would maybe disagree with this but I just want you to think for a second and ask yourself what if another person I meet is a catalyst to learn something new about myself and to detach myself from my Twin Flame outcome? What if I was meant to experience another person before I even come into union? What if it was a lesson that would in turn help me heal? In this case you have to be completely honest with YOURSELF & listen to your intuition. In any case you have to make sure that this would be an expansive, spiritually driven relationship.
I know that Twins are either on the "I am waiting for my Twin forever and I am staying single for the rest fo my life" or "I am going to do what makes me happy in the moment and choose myself" train. There is nothing wrong with any of these options, it just depends on where you are along your journey and what your situation is like. You will always know what to do as you let your intuition guide you.
Remember that you can never mess up when it comes to this connection and that your Twin is also learning similar lessons. Your twin is learning unconditional love, forgiveness, acceptance and compassion. Things are neither good nor bad; everything is a matter of one's perception and being in touch with what we are needing in each moment. Look for the fun and joy as you explore this connection rather than the lack of physical union.
Learn how to let go of outcomes, attachments, thinking or perceiving, let go of judgement, let go of expectation or codependency and nurture the connection with yourself. Give yourself whatever you need in each moment. Wake up every morning, look in the mirror and say to yourself "I love you" "Show me what I can do to make you happy today".
Just because you have met your Twin and you are not in union, life does not stop there. You must realize that you are whole and show yourself that you and your own satisfaction is the most important aspect of your life. You are not here to be judged or follow a portocol. You are here to explore life to the fullest and to move the world in new directions, you deserve to give yourself the love that you ARE!
Be gentle with yourself, realize your Divine Blueprint as you tune into the frequency of letting in what you want.
Celebrate your Mastery!
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Here's The Sad Reason Kihyun Missed Monsta X's TCAs Appearance
When Monsta X was announced as a performer for the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, fans of the group — known as Monbebe — were thrilled to see the group take the stage, but now that the time has come for the award show on Sunday, Aug.11, Monsta X arrived at the TCAs with one member missing: Kihyun. It's true. Sadly, only Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M showed up at the TCAs. Oh no! What happened to Kihyun? With only six members of Monsta X at the award show, fans must be thinking, why isn't Kihyun at the 2019 TCAs? Kihyun had a very good reason for missing the award show, and let me tell you why.
For the past few months, Monsta X has been touring across Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America for their We Are Here world tour. The group began the North American leg of their tour on July 25 in Dallas, Texas. Since then, they've also performed in Houston, Atlanta, New York, and Chicago.
Before the group's Aug. 10 concert in Los Angeles, Monsta X's management company, Starship Entertainment, released a statement revealing that on Aug. 9, Kihyun began feeling a pain in his chest. According to the statement, Kihyun went to the hospital and discovered that he had a rib fracture, but despite the diagnosis, Kihyun still wanted to take part in Monsta X's final North American concert in LA as part of their We Are Here world tour. Starship Entertainment said they would respect Kihyun's wishes and let him perform, but that he would remain seated throughout the concert.
You can read the full statement below:
Hello, everyone. This is Starship Entertainment. First of all, we regret to announce this unfortunate news before 2019 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR <WE ARE HERE> in LA. On August 9th (LA local time) after feeling pain in his chest, Kihyun had been taken to the hospital and was diagnosed with a rib fracture and treated accordingly. Kihyun was allowed non-stressful activities according to the doctor's advice. And as per the doctor's opinion, the management suggested that it would be best for Kihyun not to participate in the concert tonight, however, Kihyun himself strongly presented his opinion to take part in the performance in this last show of the US tour. Respecting his opinion, and with doctor's approval, Kihyun will perform seated throughout the show. We sincerely apologize to all the fans who have been waiting for 2019 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR <WE ARE HERE> in LA and ask for your kind understanding. With each member's health being our top priority, we will do our best to support MONSTA X.
But when the time finally came for Monsta X's LA concert at the Staples Center, fans said that Kihyun ended up performing alongside Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M.
Now that takes us to the day after Monsta X's LA concert. On Sunday, Aug. 11, Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M. arrived at the TCAs without Kihyun.
Since Starship Entertainment revealed that Kihyun was injured, fans of the group understood why he was absent for the Teen Choice Awards and had to miss the group's television performance.
Aww, Monbebe are so sweet! I hope Kihyun gets better soon!


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Hello, I am Rumi Ono, a remake designer of Awa-ai kimonos.
We are planning to "inject" Tokushima's traditional local industry "Awa-ai (Awa indigo)" into the Japanese native costume "kimono." This means we will bring each family's precious resources back to life with Awa-ai. The word "ai" in Japanese means "indigo" but it can also be read as "love, " therefore, we would like to add not only indigo but also love to your precious clothes.
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On the other hand, a valuable and premium kimono in the closet stays there for a long time, and it is really "mottainai" (what a waste!). If the precious kimono were remade into a ceremonious or formal one, then there wouldn't be many opportunities wear it. Thus the fate of these kimonos in the closet remains exactly the same, staying in the closet forever.
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Brazilian former professional boxer Viviane Obenauf was arrested for allegedly beating her 61-year-old husband, Thomas F. to death.
According to reports by multiple media outlets, the boxer got arrested after her husband, well-known as a local figure, had been found dead due to blunt force trauma at his Des Alpes restaurant in Switzerland, in October.
Obenauf has been accused of hitting Thomas F. with a blunt object. As police reports say, the injuries of the 61-year-old man, that led him to the death, showed a "sustained violent assault."
The 34-year-old pro boxer, who said that her worst quality was her "impatience" in an interview with Blick, was booked into a jail in Switzerland after she had been questioned for several hours by police officers.
According to Swiss news outlets, Obenauf, who is accepted as the chief suspect in Thomas' death, has been reportedly in custody for almost 3 months since the incident happened.
The former boxer, having a son from a previous relationship, and the restaurant owner Thomas F. got married on January 25, 2020. It is predicted that the two first met after Obenauf retired from boxing. As known, she quitted boxing following losing against Terri Harper in November 2019 and worked in the food industry for a short period.
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Prominent in my book shelves are several looseleaf folders, one old, worn and dirty, all untidily stuffed with bits of paper of different shapes and thicknesses. They are the recipes I have been collecting since childhood. Each recipe recalls an incident or an impression, so that browsing among them is like looking at photographs or reading a diary.
Here at the front of the oldest, moldiest folder is the first recipe I ever wrote down. The dots are pressed almost flat and the paper feels tired and limp, but it captures a major celebration.
There was to be a wedding in our family and Granny was making the cake. As she measured and mixed, she told me what she was putting in the cake and how to mix it. I, just eight, wrote it all down, dot by dot on my 'frame and brass'. or as most people say, slate and stylus. It was a 'pound cake'. One pound each of brown sugar, butter, flour, raisins, sultanas, and so on, plus some spices and ten eggs. You don't weigh eggs, Granny explained.
Granny's bench was an old piece of wood lying on top of one of the zinc laundry tubs which stood next to the gas copper in our kitchen. I sat at a worn wooden wash stand with a marble top - our kitchen table.
In its brown-paper-lined tin, the cake went into our dangerous old oven. When you turned the tap on, the gas flowed through tiny holes in pipes on each side of the oven floor. You had to make sure all of these gas jets were ignited. If they were not, gas was mixed with air, and might build up, to explode when it finally caught fire. The oven had a heavy metal door which squeaked when it moved. There was no thermostat, of course. You judged the temperature by the intensity of the heat and the brightness of the gas flame.
I sometimes use Granny's recipe for our Christmas cake, proud to be part of a living tradition as I load the ingredients into my electric mixer, and in minutes, not hours, have it baked in my convection-microwave oven. It never tastes as good as Granny's, and I don't think my sons enjoy licking the mixing bowl as much as I did.
When I was nine we were sent home from our 'Institution for the Deaf, the Dumb and the Blind', because the war was on, and the Royal Australian Air Force needed to use our dormitories and classrooms as barracks.
My recipes remind me how exciting it was to be at home. Using a gas gun, I learnt to light the stove. Alone, I experimented with matches, which, though you often burnt your fingers, were much more fun. Not only did they smell and sound interesting, but you didn't have to aim so carefully to ignite the gas.
I wasn't allowed to pour boiling water, or touch the stove while it was alight, but I had joined the local Brownie Pack, and knew about surprising one's elders by doing good deeds in secret. You can't punish a girl for pouring boiling water over the dirty plates in the washing-up dish, drying them and putting them away, in the old solid wood kitchen dresser, however sneaky and disobedient.
Without school, there was plenty of time to gather recipes. I would hear them on the wireless, and, like other housewives, write them down from the announcer's slow dictation.
A favourite programme was 'The Women's Session' from which I have recipes for an eggless cake and butterless biscuits. During the war, butter, eggs, sugar and many other foods, as well as clothing, were rationed. Meals became unwittingly healthier, if less tasty. Here is my first recipe calling for margarine in a pie. Ugh! That nasty war-time margarine!
On a half-sized, cardboard-like sheet of braille paper I find Scottish Shortbread. Old Nanna Park promised to teach me how to make it "after the war", so I made her tell me the recipe right then. You only needed butter, sugar and flour. We had plenty of flour, but very little butter or sugar unless Auntie managed to buy them on the black market, or to barter our ration coupons. Even then, there wasn't enough for shortbread.
Here are some goodies from the tiny 'books' that came in the Mother's Choice flour Granny used. the pages are so crumpled I can hardly read them. Cheese scones, steamed pudding, suet dumplings.
Remember suet? You had to remove all the 'skin' from among the lumps of fat before you rubbed it into the flour. It was said that nothing but suet would do for steamed or boiled puddings.
This recipe for Christmas pudding I helped Auntie make required us to skin the suet. then mix it with the washed fruit and sugar. I was adding the eggs and flour alternately, mixing well after each addition. Crack! The final egg went in. My nostrils quiver yet as I recall the smell! Rotten egg gas, they call the odour of a bad egg, don't then?
That's one pudding that never found its way into a scalded cloth. Instead. our chooks had a feast. What's modern about recycling.
When I was about twelve, the braille library began to send me Our Special. Here's my copy of Candied Orange and Sweet Potato Slices. This and many other recipes amazed me. Australians would not mix fruit with vegetables or meat, except for pork and apple sauce. We didn't mix sweet with savoury, either. How time, migrants and the media have enriched our cuisine.
That reminds me of a column in Our Special called 'Over the Tea Cups'. You don't see many tea cups in the States these days. Did Americans drink more tea in the forties, I wonder.
This neatly kept spring binder heralded the introduction of cooking lessons at our new boarding school after the war. There were no braille text books, so on our frames and brasses we wrote out the recipes before each lesson. With spectacles or good lighting, the rest of the class could have read their recipes from a well printed book. Experts believed, however, that eyes should be rested to conserve sight. If you use it, you'll lose it, they warned. None of those girls uses braille now.
Plain scones are first in this folder. Mine turned out small and hard. The boys played cricket with one, and though they whacked it hard, sending it scudding about, it never even crumbled. To this day, you won't find home-baked scones for afternoon tea at my place. I passionately loved the instigator of that cricket game, and I still thrill at the memory of his first kiss.
Later I did home science at an ordinary high school. My previous lessons were great preparation. I knew how to peel, pour hot liquids and do many things the other girls learnt by demonstration. I continued to braille recipes, but by then I was using a Stainsby writer – a noisy mechanical device, made in England.
My Stainsby was faulty and missed many dots. When we made this recipe for Sharp Steak in class my partner and I couldn't eat ours. It contains many spices. My machine having written 9 instead of 6, 5 instead of 4, and so on, I added too much of things like chile and cayenne. I'm heavy-handed with seasonings, anyway, and our tender palates couldn't tolerate the heat. No matter. I won a man's heart with Sharp Steak, though he took it back.
As for apple jelly, we had to pour the above-boiling liquid into heated jars and cool them slowly. I mustn't have done it properly because on the way home my jar cracked. My notes were transformed into a sticky, unreadable mess. You won't find home-made jelly in my kitchen cupboard, either. Egg custard was another disaster, though the recipe remains. Mine curdled. The teacher obliged me to taste everyone else's custard in case I didn't understand its texture. These days my custard comes out of a carton!
Here's a recipe for duff pudding. It looks like any other steamed pudding, but no. My first fiance thought his mother was a superb cook, and hoped I'd be equally satisfactory. Again with my old frame and brass, I sat at their dining table, copying out recipes for his favourite dishes. I never did make that pudding, however. He cast me aside before I had time, and I've never dared to offer it to the husband I ended up with. He might ask where the recipe came from!
When I started work as a teacher and had an income I moved into a flat. The recipes from this period are more practical and more adventurous. Alcohol actually appears in some.
When I tried this recipe for old fashioned vegetable soup, I added some vegemite, not listed among the ingredients, and put some extra barley in to give the soup "more body". My guests sat down to eat and I gave thanks. We dipped our spoons. There was a brief silence.
"Just as well we thanked God for this soup before we tasted it," exclaimed a valued friend. "We certainly won't be thanking him afterwards!" Too much salty vegemite; too much gluggy barley; not enough water.
"Why don't you follow the recipe," my family moans. It's a good question.
My recipe folders grow fatter, and browsing remains a favourite pastime. When it's time to get the dinner, however, recipes seem irrelevant. I just find things in the cupboard and use my imagination. As for measuring, why dirty an extra cup or spoon?next page


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White Hall gov't hits "gridlock," mayor sues council members
WHITE HALL, AL (WSFA) - Tensions between the mayor and city council members in White Hall have brought town business to a standstill.
Some are calling the government dysfunctional and now, the mayor has taken legal action.
For the past few months White Hall leaders have disagreed on a number of issues.
On February 5, 2016, Mayor James Walker filed a civil suit in Lowndes County Circuit Court against members of the council, including Ceodis Baker, Joyce Barnfield, Glenn Mallard, Ruby Rudolph and Eli Seaborn.
"There have been several council meetings that have been held after the regular council meeting. We'll be asking the court to determine whether that's legal or not. We'll be asking the court to determine whether the council can hire and fire city employees," said Walker's attorney, Arlene Richardson. "And they've refused to pay some of the employees. We'll be asking the court to make a determination on that also. The town's business is really in gridlock at this point."
According to the lawsuit, on November 5, 2015, after the mayor adjourned the meeting the council meeting, Baker, Barnfield, Rudolph and Seaborn conducted an illegal meeting and voted to accept the resignation of Glenn Mallard and on December 8, 2015, they conducted another illegal meeting after the regular meeting was adjourned by the mayor.
The lawsuit also states that on December 9, 2015, the council members held a special meeting and voted to appoint Mallard's replacement, dismissed all members of the Water Board as well as the town's attorney and clerk and appointed a new clerk. The mayor says paychecks for the former clerk (who he says was illegally terminated) and town attorney, along with the water board auditor and janitor have not been signed.
It also indicates that on January 7, 2016, the council held an illegal meeting after the mayor adjourned the regular meeting and a resolution was passed to open a special account for water and sewer revenues.
We spoke to members of the White Hall council and they feel there are "serious problems" in their town. They say they've tried to sit down and work all of the issues out, but so far that hasn't happened.
According to council members, the mayor walked out of four meetings and they simply continued working after he left since they had a quorum.
Baker, Barnfield, Mallard, Rudolph and Seaborn have hired Prince Chestnut, a Selma attorney who has experience representing local government entities, to represent their interests.
Chestnut says the mayor cannot dismiss a meeting without following parliamentary procedure.
"I will also ask that certain actions be taken to get the city operational again," he said. "It will take a judge to issue an order laying out the rights of the mayor and council as it relates to these issues to bring about a needed reconstruction of city government."
Chestnut indicated that once he had time to look at the complaint and discuss things with his clients, he would reach out to opposing counsel in an effort to resolve things without running up legal fees so that White Hall residents "don't suffer" further.
"Government is supposed to work for the people and the citizens are the ones being hurt here," he added.
Mayor Walker and his attorney have asked the court for expedited treatment of the case. Richardson hopes it can be resolved in 60 days.
"They have their reasons and they believe what they're doing is right. The mayor has his reasons and he believes that what he's doing is right so we'll ask a court to sort everything out so that hopefully the city can get back on track and they have council meetings where they can conduct regular business again," she said.
Lowndes County District Attorney Charlotte Tesmer says she's been contacted by the mayor and council members about the situation. She has spoken to the Attorney General's Office and tells us that the proper authorities are looking into the matter.
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Unica For Kids
Unica For Kids
A fun and colorful space for a children's clothing store. The design is complete with organic shapes and curvilinear elements that are relatable to the younger generation.
- Date : 2008
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