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1. It can accommodate 15 fingerprints at the same time, and important people can record them.
2. Made of ADC12 aluminum alloy, it can prevent shearing and theft.
3.IP67 waterproof design. After 30 minutes of rainstorm test, unlocking is not affected at all.
4. After many tests, it can resist 650KG tensile force, which is very safe.
5. Unlocking is very fast, and it can be recognized quickly in 0.5 seconds.
6. USB charging mode, which can stand by for 3 months when fully charged once.
7. Four unlocking modes: Bluetooth unlocking, fingerprint unlocking, password unlocking and temporary password. You can also grant permission to your relatives and friends, and send you a short message when you open the lock, so that you can accurately understand the unlocking situation.
8. There is also a low battery reminding function to remind you to charge in time.
Operating instructions: this machine can set up two administrators, the first fingerprint and the second fingerprint
(1) add fingerprints:
A. press and hold the fingerprint sensor for 3S, then the blue light will light up, and then the green light will flash, indicating that the fingerprint can be entered;
B. Press the finger that needs to record the fingerprint on the sensor. The blue light flashes to indicate that you can continue (one fingerprint needs to be pressed 5 times), and the red light flashes to indicate that the admission failed. Press it again;
C. The green light flashes all the time in the input state, and the pressed finger needs to be collected from multiple angles, which is helpful to the sensitivity when unlocking.
(2) Adding member fingerprints: Adding fingerprints when fingerprints already exist:
Press and hold the sensor for 3 seconds, and the blue light will be released once, and it will stay on. At this time, input the fingerprint of the administrator (either one of the two administrators) (i.e., the first or second fingerprint set). When the input fingerprint of the administrator is correct, the indicator light will change from blue to green flashing, and repeat the first step to add the fingerprint.
(3) Delete all fingerprints: in any mode, press the sensor for 5 seconds, the blue light comes on twice and then releases, and the red light is always on. At this time, the administrator touches the fingerprint (either one of the two administrators). If the fingerprint recognition is normal, turn on the green light and all fingerprints will be deleted.
(4) Low voltage: when the voltage is equal to or lower than 3.5V, the red indicator will flash for 15 seconds; If it is in a low power state all the time, give an alarm once every minute.
(5) Charging: During charging, the red and green indicator lights flash alternately, and when they are full, the lights go out.
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High Court judge Lydia Mugambe Ssali has Thursday issued an injunction against the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) directive suspending 39 journalists from 13 media houses over live broadcasts of Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine arrest and protests.
UCC earlier this month called for 13 radio and TV stations to suspend their news editors, producers and heads of programming over their coverage of Bobi Wine claiming it endangered national security.
Two activists petitioned the court on behalf of the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) asking court to restrain the regulator for playing judge, jury and executioner.
In her ruling, Justice Mugambe wondered why a case of possible incitement of violence was reported to UCC instead of police.
"I am mindful of UCC regulatory mandate and national security at large, but this does not mean that the rights of citizens have to be violated. Its threats have to be demonstrated. The application is allowed and injunction ordered against the respondent (the UCC)."
She added: "I have to consider that the meeting of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) on May 9, 2019 in which the two agreed that the 39 journalists step aside instead of being suspended is merely an attempt to defeat justice on matters before court. I therefore find that there is a status quo to be maintained."
UCC lawyer Abdu Salaam Waisswa promised to analyse the ruling and see the way forward.

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GVWR 16,000 lbs
DRY WEIGHT 12,140 lbs
HITCH WEIGHT 2,205 lbs
CARGO CAPACITY 3,812 lbs
AXLES 2 x 7,000 lbs
FRESH TANK 65 gal
GREY TANK 90 gal
BLACK TANK 45 gal
WATER HEATER 0 gal
LP TANK CAPACITY 2 x 30 LBS
REFRIGERATOR 20 Cu Ft/110/Res.
COOK TOP 4 Burner
TRADITIONAL OVEN Yes
CONVECTION OVEN No
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- Double Layer Azdel Composite Panels
- TPO Roofing Material with 4" Aluminum Wrapped Edge
- 12" Powder Coated Steal I-Beam Frame Front to Rear
- Innovative Storage Design with three points of access, providing easy loading and unloading, and entertainment prep, Insulated slam style cargo doors with magnetic hold backs.
- Maximized Storage Capacity on a Drop Frame
- Double 7,000lb Dexter EZ Lube Axles
- Dexter NEV-R-ADJUST Brake System Providing 50% Better Stopping Power
- MORryde 3000 Suspension with Leaf Springs, Wet Bolt Kit, and Shock Absorbers
- 2" Thick Sidewall with Aluminum Super Structure and High-Density Block Foam Insulation
- Triple H Aluminum Tube Structure for Added Strength and Durability in Sidewalls and Slide outs
- Triple Insulated Floor – Laminated Floors, Radiant Foil, Fiberglass, and Block Foam Insulation
- Upgraded Rota Flex Pin Box to Help Prevent Against Coach Chucking
- 12V Power Cord Reel and a 50 AMP Detachable marine power cord
- Solid entry step with large entry assist grab handle
- Extended hitch pin
- Rear ladder
- City water hook up with high pressure fresh tank fill and water filter
- Exterior shower with hot & cold water
- Satellite and antenna connections
- Universal docking station with all hookups, dump valves, flush, cable/sat, shower and winterization in one convenient and concealed compartment.
- 80 AMP/12V DC Power converter
- 110V Exterior electrical receptacles
- Battery disconnect
- Exterior speakers
- Stainless Steel Appliance Package: 21cu ft Residential Refer, 30" Microwave, 3.7cu ft Residential Oven
- All Floorplans Built with Full-Size Pantry and Soft Close Cabinet Doors and Drawers
- Designer Island Front with Built-In Single Basin Farm Style Sink, Roll-Up Sink Cover, And Residential Sprayer Faucet
- Dual Whisper Quiet A/C System Provides 30,000 BTUs of Cooling Power
- Independent Thermostats Per A/C for Ease of Control
- Laminated Main Deck and Upper Deck That Provides Better Insulation Factor and Construction Durability
- High End Woven Flooring in All Dinette Slide outs which make it easy to maintain and clean, and are pet friendly and Anti-Microbial
- King Bed Standard with Under Bed Storage
- Every Floorplan equipped with Washer and Dryer Prep Closet
- Built-In Fascia Nightstands with Easily Accessible Receps
- Tri-Fold Sleeper Sofa and Power Theater Seating with Heat and Massage
- Entertainment Center with 55" Big Screen TV and Built-In 40" Electric Fireplace
- Super USB Charging Ports and Wireless Charging Stations Throughout
- Hydraulic operating system with manual override for slide room
- Multi-seal slide room with one-piece weather-proof floor pan
- All-in-one master control panel with tank monitors, slide and light switches
- Upgraded night shades throughout
- Ceiling fan
- High output entertainment system with DVD/Bluetooth HDMI
- Seamless Corrugated underbelly material
- Heated and Enclosed Underbelly
- 6-Point hydraulic landing gear and auto level system
- Color-coded Plumb-PLEX™ water lines with 10/25 year warranty
- 75 Gallon fresh water system tank
- 90 Gallon gray tank
- 45 Gallon black tank
- (2) 30#LP bottles
- 35,000 BTU Furnace
- Seamless one piece below floor heat duct
- G14-rated 16˝ tires with aluminum rims and leaf springs
- Upgraded rubberized suspension system
- 7,000 lb. industry leading axle with Easy-Lube™ hubs (all models)
- 2˝ x 12˝ Nev-R-Adjust brakes
- Stained hardwood cabinetry and fascia
- All cabinet fronts are pre-drilled and screwed together allowing for no staples.
- Solid surface counter tops
- LED lighting throughout
- King size bed
- Walk-in wardrobe closet
- Stackable washer /dryer closet
- 6´4˝ Bedroom ceiling height
- Reading lights over the bed
- Porcelain toilet with foot flush
- Roof vent
- Heat and A/C duct
- Large medicine cabinet
- 6´4˝ Bath ceiling height
- One-piece fiberglass shower with luxury glass shower surround
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguisher
- LP gas & CO2 detector inside unit
- Break away switch
- All safety glass windows
- 120V GFI protected outlets
- Fire escape windows
- 32" Bedroom TV
- Three speed, temperature control fan in bathroom with rain sensor
- Heat pump options (Ask dealer for details)
- Slide toppers – awnings
- Dual pane frameless windows
- 50AMP Automatic power cord reel
- Premium pin box
- Generator prep
- Solid stained hardwood interior cabinets with hidden hinges
- Hardwood slide fascia
- Dinette table with four chairs
- Solid surface counter tops
- Pull out drawers with full extension glides and solid wood bottoms
- 50/50 Stainless steel kitchen sink with residential faucet
- Residential over with 4 burner cook top
- 30˝ microwave
- 21 cu. ft. residential stainless steel refrigerator
- 40″ Electric fireplace
- 30K BTU Whisper Quiet A/C system
- 12 Gal. quick recovery DSI 110/12v water heater
- Fantastic fan w/rain sensor and wall mounted controls
- Washer/dryer prep
- Solid single piece fiberglass shower w/glass enclosure
- Cold crack resistant flooring
- Large LED TV
- Tri-fold sleeper sofa
- Power theater style seats
- Upgraded day/night roller shades
- LED interior lighting
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Digital business processes for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
In the EU 99 percent of all business are SMEs and experts say they need to boost digitalisation. But how exactly?
If you want to drive growth, enhance productivity and increase profitability in SMEs digital B2B platforms, digitalisation of business processes and data-driven business models are essential, according to the report, Big data and B2B digital platforms: The next frontier for Europe's industry and enterprises.
If you ask experts, enthusiasts and evangelists, you need to set in full force towards digitalisation - regardless if you are a 10, 30 or 200 man company.
In other words - your company holds a huge (digital) potential, which just waits to be released.
But you're having doubts – how digital do you need to be to get results?
You already have a website, CRM, mail and a lot of other IT systems. What more would you need to digitalise to get ahead of competitors?
Maybe you're right to doubt the experts and profets. When it comes to digitalisation, it requires preparatory work, a strategy and not least time, before you see the effects.
In TimeLog, we help companies implement business systems to among others time registration and invoicing. Because we have more than 18 years of experience, we know how you best get started with digitalisation of business processes, and which pros and cons you may experience along the way.
In this article, we share what you need to take into account and what you need to do to be successful.
#1 – Digitalisation starts with your mindset
If you look in Wikipedia, the benefits of digitalisation are described as making "information long-lasting and enduring." In other words: To keep the information.
It may make good sense when it comes to data, but when it comes to business processes, it is a con, if you (as many other people) have a retention mindset. So digitalisation of work processes IS NOT about (as we often hear) energising existing work processes.
The truth is that existing processes in most of the companies are based on (semi-bad) habits developed over the years.
They work, but only because they are managed by people. And people are flexible. IT systems, on the other hand, are not. This is why we cannot translate analogue processes to digital solutions one to one.
New IT systems are an opportunity for you to optimise your processes
Instead of thinking digitalisation as a way to retain your existing processes, see an IT purchase as an opportunity to optimise the company's work processes.
It may take longer time, but it is an investment where you get a tenfold return.
So far, so good. "But what is the first step, when we need to optimise work processes in an SME?", you ask.
If you would like to optimise your work processes, the first step is to map them.
Involve a few employees to ensure you get thorough insights into the processes and tasks, which are typically part of projects within your company.
Make sure you describe:
- The company's existing work processes
- Where you today experience a risk of errors
- Which processes you would like to have
- Which tasks are linked to the company's projects
Even though the company's projects are different, you can sum up and group work processes and specific tasks linked to a project, e.g. analysis, research, project management and graphical design.
#2 – Don't let your point of departure add limitations
Larger IT projects or purchases often start with us realising we have a problem. For TimeLog's customers this can be an acknowledgement of:
- It takes too much time to note down and collect time registration on e.g. post its or in Excel
- We do not have an overview of profitable customer
- We do not invoice all hours
- ... You can probably add a few points to the list yourself
And they are good points of departure. But for larger IT projects, you need to make sure you have planned time to move from problem to potential; from tactics to strategy.
The target is crucial when it comes to implementing IT systems and digitalisation of work processes.
Because with IT systems, you get the advantage of automation, but you compromise on flexibility (you know, the part about people >< machines, you read about earlier).
This in most cases means that you need to know what you would like to know (or gain) to set up the system correctly.
If we take TimeLog as an example, the core in the system is the single time registrations and expenses. They are gathered in projects. Each time registration is linked to an employee and a task on a project. Projects form the basis of your invoicing, resource and project management and reports and analyses.
This means that the data you collect and the answers or data you can extract from the system are generated based on the system setup.
So when you would like to know, if your company:
- Earn the right amount of money
- Work with the right business areas
- Have the right pricing
You must define the target for the system use, before it is set up.
#3 – Start simple – Grow big
It is easy to get carried away by the digitalisation atmosphere. Success stories of companies' use of big data, small data and digital transformation sometimes paint a picture of everything needing to be digitised, and the more data you collect, the better.
But a successful IT implementation is often limited in the beginning. And it 100% requires that the employees are onboard.
Purchased and presented is half way there
This means that when the system is purchased and presented, you have made 50% progress.
Now employees need to be convinced, move away from old habits and get used to new work processes.
If we again take time registration as an example, a time line for an introduction period could look like this:
Start with a simple framework for time registration, e.g. the department's five primary tasks, two larger projects or something similar to get data into the system
- After 1-2 weeks: Evaluate which data you get in, and how you would like to use them. Then you should extend the scope, or decide if you as a company need more learning time
- After 1-2 months: Evaluate what went well in the process and where you can optimise: You could look at:
- Are the projects set up correctly and make sense to the employees?
- Do the financial models match the work processes?
So, is digitalisation the right choice for your company?
This short answer is: Yes... when you know what you are doing, and you have thought through processes, targets and the organisation.
Digitalisation should not be a target in itself, and if you have not done your preparatory work and mapped out and optimised your work processes, you will in many cases experience digitised work processes as a blocker instead of an advantage – and your profit will be limited.
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The Tampa Bay Rowdies were crowned champions of the 2012 NASL Soccer Bowl after a thrilling shootout victory in front of a large crowd of 6,208 last night at Al Lang Stadium. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg last weekend the Rowdies took the field knowing they had to attack if they were to get anything from the game. The opening exchanges surprisingly saw the Minnesota Stars on the offensive as they created a couple of half chances before Tampa managed to get a look at goal.
Slowly the Rowdies started to exert some influence and went close on a couple of occasions before former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle forward Carl Cort (pictured below) smashed home a dramatic first goal to set the game up. In the 25th minute midfielder Keith Savage found some space on the right hand side of the ten yard box and a neat ball saw Carl Cort hammer the ball into the back of the net for his second goal since his arrival at the Rowdies.
Moments later, Cort nearly added a second when he rose powerfully to head a corner towards goal but some desperate defending denied him his second goal of the match.
The game then ebbed and flowed until half time and the Rowdies went into the break knowing one more goal would level things up.
They emerged in determined mood and a lax Stars defense allowed midfielder Keith Savage (pictured above) to make it 2-0 in the 51st minute, after being feed a through ball from defender Andres Arango. The aggregate score was now 2-2 and the excited crowd began to believe the dream was possible. That dream was soon shattered as just a minute later the Tampa defence allowed Minnesota's midfielder Lucas Rodriguez (pictured below) all the time and space in the world to thump the ball home and restore the Stars lead 3-2 on aggregate score.
Chances came and went for Tampa as Cort hit a post and several others attempted shots that went wide but it was second-half substitute forward Daniel Antoniuk who became the next hero of the evening as he scored the crucial goal to level the series 3-3 in the 86th minute. Forward Mike Ambersley picked up the assist, as he put the ball past Stars goalkeeper Matt VanOekel and layed it off to Antoniuk who lifted the ball over Stars keeper Matt VanOekel for the goal.
The excitement was now building and you had to fancy Tampa to now win the game, if not in the 90 minutes but certainly in the 30 minutes of extra time. However, this is a Tampa side that doesn't like to make things easy for themselves and a rash challenge by Rowdies midfielder Shane Hill saw him receive a red card in the 90th minute.
The game went into extra time and although the Stars held the man advantage, they were unable to break down the Tampa defence. Th 2012 NASL Soccer Bowl would now be decided from the penalty spot. A time for hero's and villains.
The hero for Tampa turned out to be recently voted NASL Best XI goalkeeper Jeff Attinella who pulled off some remarkable saves in the match and then saved three of the five Minnesota penalty kicks, earning the Rowdies their second franchise NASL Soccer Bowl amid frantic celebrations. A good night for Tampa!
Scoring Summary
Tampa Bay Rowdies: Carl Cort – 25th minute (assisted by Keith Savage)
Tampa Bay Rowdies: Keith Savage – 51st minute (assisted by Andres Arango)
Minnesota: Lucas Rodriguez – 52nd minute (assisted by Miguel Ibarra)
Tampa Bay: Daniel Antoniuk – 86th minute (assisted by Mike Ambersley)
Penalty Shootout
Tampa Bay (3): Mulholland (goal), Cox (goal), Picault (goal), Cort (saved)
Minnesota (2): Hlavaty (goal), Del Do (saved), Altman (saved), Bracalello (goal), Rodriguez (saved)
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Improving the Communication of the Gospel Through Preaching: A Systematic Congregational Process
Date of Award
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Degree Name
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Practical Theology
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Scripture References in this Resource
1 Corinthians 2:14; 2 Corinthians 1:19; 2 Corinthians 4:6; 2 Corinthians 4:7a; Ephesians 2:1-4; John 1:13; Matthew 13:43; Romans 10:17
The message of Christian preaching, then, is unique because of the content of the message and who has revealed it. But the distinctiveness does not stop there. This particular form of rhetoric carries its own power to bring about change.
Recommended Citation
Lamb, James, "Improving the Communication of the Gospel Through Preaching: A Systematic Congregational Process" (1994). Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project. 197.
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Strategic Plan
Our current strategic plan correlates with our 2022-2027 capital campaign. This five-year plan builds upon the goals for downtown revitalization in the original Macon Action Plan and MAP 2.0 and sets the course for leveraging Macon's distinctly local assets into a five-year work plan for our Board and Staff. With your investment, we promise to deliver measurable progress for downtown revitalization.
Strategic Plan Report Card
Each year, we publish a Strategic Plan Report Card in our annual report to track our success and to show what we have left to accomplish.
Previous Plans & Studies
Master Plans & Urban Design
Planning and Zoning Macon Bibb Plan for the Future (2011)
Second Street Development Plan (2010)
Zimmerman Executive Summary (2008)
Economic Impact of Selected Projects in the "NewTown Macon" Initiative (2006)
Urban Design Plan & Economic Development Strategy (2000)– In the year 2000, NewTown Macon commissioned its first master plan, instructing LDR International to take the visions of the community for its urban center and incorporate them into a comprehensive and coordinated plan.
Real Estate Development Plan (2000)– Completed by Haddow & Company to evaluate real estate development opportunities and recommend strategies to cause real estate development.
Strategic Community and Economic Development Plan of the City of Macon, Georgia (2000)– Trinity/Brookwood in association with EDAW completed this community-wide plan.
Central South Neighborhood Revitalization (1999)
Ocmulgee River & Trail
Ocmulgee National Heritage Corridor (2004)– Run by a volunteer group led by Chris Sheridan, Lynn Cass and Mike Ford, this study sought to chart a path for designation of a National Heritage Corridor along the Ocmulgee River.
Ocmulgee Heritage Greenway Trail Business Plan (2002)
Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and Rose Hill Cemetery Plan (2007)
Commercial, Retail & Miscellaneous
Macon Downtown Retail Analysis- Findings and Recommendations (2018)- Ninigret Partners evaluated current market spending, draw areas for patrons, seasonality of sales and recommended strategies to improve the downtown retail experience.
Make Every Night Saturday Night in Macon (2006)- Plan for alley upgrades completed by Landscape Architecture at the University of Georgia.
Riverside Mixed Use Project Business Plan (2002)-Proposal created by NewTown Macon for the revitalization of the 11-acre riverfront assemblage on Riverside Drive.
Retail & Parking Analysis & Planning Study (2000)– In the year 2000, NewTown Macon commissioned Gibbs Planning Group to analyze the existing retail market and make recommendations to repopulate storefronts.
Economic and Tourism Overview (1997)– Initial overview report by LDR International evaluating economic development and tourism in Central Georgia.
Downtown Macon (ca.1996)- Early promotional brochure describing the foundation and early goals for NewTown Macon.
Central Business District Trade Study (1975)– Scott Huguley and Myron Johns completed this analysis listing the downtown merchants.
Parking & Traffic
Riverside Drive Feasibility Study (2018)– Stantec Engineering completed a feasibility study showing that driving lanes could be eliminated from Riverside Dr. to improve pedestrian amenities and attract development without impeding traffic flows.
Downtown Macon Parking Study (2014)– Sam Schwartz engineering reviewed all previous studies and conducted new comprehensive research. The study found that downtown had a surplus of parking that was poorly managed and recommended comprehensive management including installing parking meters.
A Report on Parking System Management in Downtown Macon, GA (2006)– Prepared by Central Parking System, this report recommended comprehensive management, including installation of parking meters.
Parking Management Study for Downtown Macon (2001)– Completed by traffic consultant John Edwards, this study reviewed the findings of a 1990 analysis, conducted new research and concluded that downtown had a surplus of parking that was poorly managed.
Parking Survey (1998)– Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission completed this survey in 1998.
Physical Improvement Plan (1968)– Adley Associates, Inc. completed this study for the Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission


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SERAP sues govs 'for failing to fund' poor children's education
A lawsuit against the 36 state governors "over their failure to redirect public funds budgeted to pay ex-governors undeserved life pensions, to pay the counterpart funds that would allow poor children to enjoy access to quality basic education in their states," has been filed by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).
Over N40 billion has been reportedly paid to 47 former governors from 21 of the 36 states in pensions and provision of houses, staff and motor vehicles replaceable between three and four years. However, several states have reportedly failed to pay the counterpart funds to access over N51bn matching grants earmarked by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
In suit number FHC/L/ CS/1120/2022 filed last week at the Federal High Court, Lagos, SERAP is seeking: "an order of mandamus to direct and compel the 36 state governors to pay the counterpart funds that would allow poor Nigerian children to enjoy access to quality basic education in their respective states."
"an order of mandamus to direct and compel the 36 state governors to put in place mechanisms for transparency and accountability in the spending of any accessed matching grants from UBEC. "State governors are paying former governors in their states billions of naira in life pensions and other retirement benefits while failing to invest in education and pay funds that would allow poor Nigerian children within their states to enjoy access to quality education.
"Paying the counterpart funds for basic education in several states would be a major step forward for children's rights, and ensure the rights and well-being of all children, regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds. "The report by UBEC that several states have failed to access N51.6bn of matching grants suggests that these states are doing very little for poor children. It also explains why the number of out-of-school children in the country has continued to rise.
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The number is currently over 13 million. "States' dereliction in paying counterpart funds is antithetical to the Nigerian Constitution 1999 [as amended], the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act, and the country's international human rights obligations. "The persistent failure to pay counterpart funds has hugely contributed to denying poor Nigerian children access to quality basic education, opportunities and development."
Joined in the suit as respondents are UBEC and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The suit filed on behalf of SERAP by its lawyers Kolawole Oluwadare and Opeyemi Owolabi, read in part: "Rather than spending public funds to pay ex-governors undeserved pensions and other retirement benefits, governors should prioritise investment in education by paying up any outstanding counterpart funds to UBEC.
"Redirecting public funds budgeted for life pensions for former governors to fund education would be entirely consistent with the constitutional oath of office, and the letter and spirit of the Nigerian Constitution, as it would promote efficient, honest, and legal spending of public money.
"Continuing to spend scarce public funds on these expenses would deny poor Nigerian children access to quality, compulsory and free basic education in several states, and burden the next generation.
"States should prioritise paying their counterpart funds over and above spending on life pensions and other misallocations of scarce resources. "According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), 1 in 3 children do not complete primary school in several states.
27.2 percent of children between 6 and 11 years do not attend school. Only 35.6% of children aged 3–5 months attend preschool. "Basic education in several states has continued to experience a steady decline.
The quality of education offered is low and standards have continued to drop. "The learning environment does not promote effective learning. School facilities are in a state of extreme disrepair, requiring major rehabilitation. Basic teaching and learning resources are generally not available, leaving many teachers profoundly demoralized.
"This situation is patently contrary to Section 18 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 [as amended]; and the Sections 2(1) and 11(2) of the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act. "States are required to progressively implement socio-economic rights including the right to quality education commensurate with the level of resources available.
Gross misallocation of resources to the detriment of the enjoyment of the right to quality education constitutes a human rights violation." No date has been fixed for hearing of the suit.


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1st Annual Xeriscape* Tour and Festival
Come join the Wood Streets Green Team, the Sierra Club – San Gorgonio Chapter and Western Municipal Water District this Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverside Plaza. This two-part event will be educational and offer a treasure trove of beauty, as well as elevate your water-wise consciousness!
Part 1 — the FESTIVAL will be held at the action spot in Riverside (The Riverside Plaza). Main Street will be closed and the street will be lined with booths sponsored by non-profits and businesses, all selected to provide ideas and resources to help you convert your home or business landscaping into a dollar and water-saving visual delight!
Part 2 — The free, self-guided TOUR will consist of award-winning low-water landscapes throughout the city of Riverside (maps provided at the Sierra Club booth at the Festival Event).
Riverside Public Works will have a composting display. Despite recent rain, drought will be a permanent fixture in California and combined with the recession, this will help you save water and money at the same time — a win/win event!
Luke and Suzie Gray, local homeowners of Riverside County, took it upon themselves to re-vamp their yard to reflect their concerns for the environment. They phased out their grass and introduced drought-tolerant plants.
*Are you wondering, "What is the definition of the word, XERISCAPE"? This unique word means: environmental design of residential and park land using various methods for minimizing the need for water use.
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When Chris Avellone took the stage at Microsoft's E3 2018 presser to showcase Dying Light 2, we knew it would be something special. What could he, better known for his role in projects like Fallout: New Vegas and Prey, offer the game in terms of choice and world-building? As it turns, quite a lot. VG247 had a chance to speak to Avellone, who serves as Narrative Designer, and Techland creative director Adrian Ciszewski, to learn more.
The E3 2018 showcase exhibited one simple fact in Dying Light 2 – your choices will shape the world around you. To that effect, the sequel is looking to create "an open story that complements an open-world game." Avellone has been involved with the project since its planning stage, creating the lore and co-creating the storyline with other writers. The overall responsiveness of the "World System" was also created partly by Avellone. As the demo showcased, the player could benefit the Peacekeepers and increase their stranglehold on the city or weaken it, thus inviting unwelcome bandits from outside.
However, as Ciszewski notes, it's not that there are just good or bad choices running through the game. "What's interesting about what we showed at E3 is that neither choice is a 'good' one," he said. "The Peacekeepers brutally punish any trivial misdemeanour, while the bandits use people for their own gain, but they have a different approach to punishing people.
"You could choose to do nothing and walk away, and that itself is going to have a different outcome, because the bandits are not going to be able to build their empire without your help. Or you could try and actually change those factions' beliefs. For example, a new leader for the Peacekeepers may fundamentally change their entire legal system.
"Of course, what we've shown you is just one way this entire scenario could have played out – the protagonist enters the water tower with information about a Peacekeeper emissary. If the player had entered the tower with different information, the whole scenario could've taken a completely different course."
Describing its choices as "shades of grey", is there an underlying message that Dying Light 2 is trying to convey? What if players take no sides in this ensuing mess? Ciszewksi stated that, "There is a stream that runs through Dying Light 2; a common thread that ties together everything that we do. But I don't want to spell it out. I'd prefer players to experience it at a subconscious level."
Avellone looks at the game as another way to challenge pre-established notions and empower players to dismantle a foe's entire philosophy rather than physically beating them. "I'm addicted to challenging a lot of tropes, and trying to flip them on their head and see what shakes out story-wise.
"I also tend to favor antagonists and rivals that have a higher agenda – not because it makes them superior, but because ideally players don't just want to prove themselves physically superior, but they also want to challenge your enemy's philosophy to the point where it breaks down…which I see as a far superior victory to simply punching an enemy's lights out."
Dying Light 2 will be releasing in 2019 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC. What are your thoughts on the approach of Avellone and Techland to the story and world? Let us know below.


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Swedish occult rockers Lykantropi serve up a tasty portion of 1970.
Release Date: 6th November 2020
Label: Despotz
Formats: CD / digipack CD / red transparent vinyl in hand-numbered gatefold sleeve
First then, an introduction. Lykantropi (the name eludes to a delusion in which a human imagines his/herself to have taken the appearance of a wolf) is a six-piece ensemble hailing from the woodland and lake country around the city of Karlstad in Värmland, Sweden. They comprise Martin Östlund on vocals and guitar, Tomas Eriksson on bass, My Shaolin on vocals, Elias Håkansson on guitar, Ia Öberg on flute and Ola Rui Nygard on drums and their sound is delivered direct from 1970, straight to your door.
Indeed, whilst listening to this, the band's third album and their first since 2019's highly acclaimed Spirituosa, I was reminded that this was what rock music sounded like before it was hijacked by prog, cranked up by metal and blown apart by punk. The band cite influences from the early versions of Fleetwood Mac, Coven and Blue Öyster Cult and strains of each of those are clearly audible in the music. I would, however, also suggest that Benefit era Jethro Tull and particularly Wishbone Ash have also provided inspiration. Overall, the sound of Tales To Be Told is characterized by meandering, tuneful guitar passages and pastoral harmony vocals, all peppered with frequent interesting and enjoyable flute embellishments. Do you get the picture?
Opening track Coming Your Way will be familiar to the band's faithful followers. It was released as a single in early July and it's an ideal scene-setter for the album. Built around a wonderful psychedelic-sounding flute and a whooping bassline it gets the album off to a great start and immediately evokes early 70s memories of Black Widow, Quintessence and Atomic Rooster. Once My's vocals cut in, it's hard to dismiss a comparison with Shocking Blue. The band's occult influences are put to the fore in the title track, a psychedelic rocker with a lyric inspired by the vampire film Only Lovers Left Alive (Martin Östlund is a horror movie afficionado).
The Jethro Tull influence on Lykantropi shines through strongest on Mother Of Envy before "Page A" of the album (Tomas Eriksson's phrase) is brought to a close with the epic Kom Ta Mig Ut. The song builds slowly and slightly ominously and the lyrics are sung alternately in English and Swedish. We start "Page B" of the album with Spell On Me, a rocky number, driven by a compulsive boogie riff and with a lyrical refrain that quotes The Kinks' All Day And All Of The Night.
Axis Of Margaret is the album's second single. It's already attracting a good deal of attention, not least, I suspect, because of the song's subject matter, which relates the story of how Tomas Eriksson discovered his mother's dead body. It's a loud rocker with a very definite Wishbone Ash feel and is highly listenable. Perhaps the album's most profound lyric belongs to Life On Hold, a song written by Martin Östlund – by nature a loner, and a bit of a thinker – which relates the life objectives he has come to recognize as a result of the contemplations he has made during the period of isolation enforced by the COVID pandemic.
Things are wrapped up by the second of the album's epic tracks, Välden Går Vidare (it means The World Goes On) a song apparently about life and everything in nature that wants to grow. It's another track that harks lovingly back to early Jethro Tull, with lots of flute to enjoy and a lovely slide guitar solo during the quieter middle section. Välden Går Vidare is probably the most 'prog' offering on the album, and it's a rather splendid way to conclude a rather splendid piece of work.
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by Jena
I don't know how to explain
what i'm feeling inside;
anger, sadness, hate, confusion, guilt
But no, I don't feel regretful
You really must be mad
You thought I was your girl
You thought i'd never cross the line
You thought I was faithful
I'm sorry
You must think the worse of me
I don't know any other way to put this
but, I really am sorry
For breaking our trust
For breaking your heart
I feel angry
I can't decide what I want
I'm sad
I broke your heart
I hate myself
I thought I loved you
but I was wrong
There was another
that could match my love for you
I love you
I love him
I am truly sorry for
breaking this that we had
If you someday forgive me
I will always have a place for you in my heart
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Spinal decompression comes in two forms:
1)Spinal decompression at home and
2)Professional Spinal decompression by chiropractors
In recent years, spinal decompression at home has become a more sophisticated procedure.
Remembering, that even when we're lying down, our spinal discs are under 20-30% gravitational pressure, the spinal discs go through a great deal of wear and tear. They don't get a chance to rest or recuperate completely. If the discs have been damaged or are bulging the pressure can be worse.
Spinal Decompression Therapy v Inversion Therapy
Inversion therapy is a much simpler therapy than decompression because it just uses the natural weight of the body to decompress or 'stretch' the spine whilst the person is tilted or inverted.
Spinal decompression on the other hand, is more controlled and refined. It uses 'settings' to regulate the 'stretch' placed on the spine. It also targets different discs one by one, it doesn't alleviate pressure all at once, hence professionals often give this type of therapy to patients whereas inversion is more commonly used at home.
Decompression, otherwise known as traction, was only up until recently given by professionals because of the need to regulate and control the spinal stretch but modern machines make this process much more manageable and so decompression has been catching on in recent years.
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"In the fight against ISIS, the Western world will be able to see whether Turkey will be promoted from an ally to a friend or to be kept, still, as an intelligence target," I concluded in my Al-Monitor article on Sept. 4, at the start of the NATO summit in Wales.
In the wake of the summit, how Turkey will act in terms of the coalition that US President Barack Obama promised to form is still unclear. Despite being a NATO ally, Turkey is not counted on as a backbone or a staunch member of such a coalition, given its closeness to the Islamic State (IS) that has been prioritized as a target by the Wales summit and by the US administration.
After the summit, Obama responded on NBC's "Meet the Press" to questions in a comprehensive interview with Chuck Todd on the conclusions of the summit. He was unequivocal on the issue of IS and said:
"Unless we have people we can work with who are Sunni in these Sunni regions, then we're going to continue to have these problems. And […] the strategy both for Iraq and for Syria is that we will hunt down [IS] members and assets wherever they are. … But in terms of controlling territory, we're going to have to develop a moderate Sunni opposition that can control territory and that we can work with. The notion that the United States should be putting boots on the ground, I think would be a profound mistake. And I want to be very clear and very explicit about that."
In his response to Todd's question, "I got a somewhat snarky email […] from a casual viewer who said, 'The United States gives a lotta military aid to Saudi Arabia. It's about time they use it.' What do you say to that?" Obama responded, "Well, I think that it is absolutely true that we're going to need Sunni states to step up, not just Saudi Arabia, our partners like Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey. They need to be involved. This is their neighborhood. The dangers that are posed […] are more directed at them right now than they are [at] us. … Sunni extremism, as represented by [IS], is the biggest danger that they face right now. And with that understanding, it gives us the capacity for them to start getting more active and more involved. And by the way, some of that's military. But some of it is giving political support to Baghdad and strengthening relations with [Shiite] leaders in Baghdad. … The question is, when are the moderate Sunni states and leadership going to work systematically to say, 'What [IS] represents isn't Islam.' It is an abortion — a distortion — an abomination of that … somehow tied Islam to the kind of nihilistic thinking that any civilized nation should eliminate."
This is where Turkey and the United States are not on the same page. Differences were revealed right after the 80-minute meeting between Obama and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — their first since the May 2013 meeting at the White House. Since then, allegedly, a great deal of bitterness has transpired between the two, despite previously having enjoyed a close relationship.
Erdogan, after his meeting with Obama, underlined specifically the "model partnership" between the two countries, a concept coined during Obama's visit to Turkey in April 2009. That concept has never been referred to by the US side, apparently unhappy with Erdogan, particularly since the summer of 2013.
After the encounter between Obama and Erdogan in Wales, the US side not only omitted any reference to the "model partnership," but on the contrary the meeting was defined in a way that might signal a critical stance vis-a-vis Erdogan.
"In a pointed summary, the White House said that at a meeting at the NATO summit on Friday, US President Barack Obama discussed with Mr Erdogan 'the importance of building tolerant and inclusive societies and combating the scourge of anti-Semitism.'"
It appears that, for the Americans, Obama used his meeting with Erdogan as an opportunity to raise the displeasure of Washington with Erdogan's recent statements and his domestic policy.
Needless to say, if Obama would find an enthusiastic NATO ally in his quest to construct a coalition to deal with IS, his attitude toward his Turkish counterpart might be different. Yet, Turkey's reluctance in taking part in the efforts led by the United States against IS is also confirmed by Turkey's media outlets following the Erdogan-Obama meeting.
Sources close to Erdogan and who were in Wales reflected on the Erdogan-Obama meeting by emphasizing that Erdogan objected Obama's idea of assistance to Baghdad with arms delivery in the context of the struggle against IS.
The following is an excerpt of the news that demonstrates the way the Turkish media outlets close to Erdogan interpreted the meeting, relying on the information received from the "horse's mouth."
"Erdogan stressed that Turkey is in the midst of a solution process and said these guns could turn around, affect the solution process and enflame sectarian conflict in the region.
"Erdogan stressed to Obama that Turkey opposes the idea of the coalition of the willing supplying weapons to the government in Baghad, because that could provoke sectarian clashes. Erdogan said, Turkey does not favor the idea of a coalition of the willing for Iraq. It should not be a coalition, but an alliance. Such a coalition should not provide weapons to the Baghdad central government. The weapons that were provided before are now in the hands of [IS]. Having uncontrolled weaponry will endanger our domestic process and delay the solution process. The formation of an anti-[IS] should not reinforce [Syrian President Bashar al-] Assad. Because of the coalition and its actions our citizens held in the hands of [IS] could be harmed. We don't want our people to be killed like the US journalists. We hope you will understand us."
Turkey's prominent daily Hurriyet's Washington correspondent Tolga Tanis wrote a detailed assessment, apparently relying on the information provided by US sources in the US capital, under the title, "Differences between Washington and Ankara." He drew attention to the fact that "US President Barack Obama held a press conference in Wales after he met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Out of the four questions asked, two of them were about the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Turkey was not even mentioned once. Not only because of Ankara's reluctance to appear on the frontlines of a struggle against ISIL, but it is also because of the differences …" Tanis arrived at a rather gloomy conclusion:
"While the danger of ISIL is growing, we are entering a very different phase. The Turkish-US relationship may undergo a very painful period, the first signs of which have appeared this week, as expected."
This week, US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will visit Ankara to discuss the cooperation against IS. The New York Times reported on Sept. 8: "The talks between Mr. Hagel and the Turkish leadership may be crucial in determining whether the United States will be able to count on Ankara on a number of fronts, including closing the Turkish border to foreign fighters who have been using Turkey as a transit point from which to go to Syria and Iraq to join militant organizations and allowing the American military to carry out operations from bases in Turkey."
Most probably, the US side, when it comes to fighting against IS, finds once more that Turkey is a reluctant ally.
With such a reluctant ally, what will be the chances of success for the "coalition" against IS, and how will that affect the duration of the struggle against the "caliphate state," which emerged in the vast territories of Syra and Iraq?


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Autumn is God's way of showing us how beautiful change can be. Season changes really can be beautiful, this Fall farmhouse sign captures that message beautifully.
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by Lou-Victoria Etoundi Ntsama
As spring started, classes started again. Some students choose to stay remote while others decided to come back to campus. The reopening of our beautiful campus offers new opportunities for the students. Even though the first week of classes was completely virtual, everyone on campus is really excited for the in-person classes again. Our newspaper interviewed two seniors to learn more about their experiences on and off campus.
Interview with Olivia Grieder '21:
How do you feel about coming back to campus?
"I'm really grateful to have the chance to be back on campus for the spring term."
What did you miss the most about being on campus?
"What I missed the most about being on campus was probably all the little day-to-day moments with my friends – like playing frisbee in the glade and spending time with my dorm."
What do you expect from this last term?
"This term I'm looking forward to experiencing my first spring at Gunn and will probably be spending a lot of time trying not to let the senioritis get to me."
Interview with Erin Ryan '21:
How do you feel about coming back to campus?
"I feel very blessed and happy to be able to be on campus this semester."
What did you miss the most about being on campus?
"When we were home I really missed seeing my friends and eating meals with them. I also missed the laughter we shared and all the memories we made. Being back on campus and seeing my friends has really made my senior year amazing."
What do you expect from this last term
"This last term will be my last semester of high school and although bittersweet, I am excited to see what comes next but I am excited to finish out the year surrounded by those I love and care about. "
With the last term of the school year 2020-2021, a lot of students are excited to make new memories while at the same time respecting the guidelines.


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The Message of Prof. Çiğdem KIRCA, the Dean of the Faculty of Law1 YEAR(S) AGO
Law is the corpus of systematical principles and rules which are in existence since the dawn of societies (ubi sociatas, ubi ius) and which are backed with sanctions imposed by the approved authority of the society in the face of non-compliance. Law regulates not only the relationships between the members of the society, but also the relationship between the state and the individual. Moreover, there are legal rules which regulate the relationships between states, and between states and international organizations. In the lack of laws, disturbances would arise within the society, precluding the individual's life, existence, and self-development in an environment of trust, stability, and peace, as well as her contributions to the rest of the society. Law professionals investigate why and how existing rules of law came to be, as well as their functions and application, not to mention the ideal rules to ensure order and justice in the society.
TOBB ETÜ School of Law aims to train law professionals who have insights into and analyze all aspects of Turkish legal system, who can make comparisons starting with one's grasp of the fundamental principles of the global systems of law, and who are specialized in their applicable fields. In line with this objective, the curriculum of the Faculty contains basic courses to lay down the foundations, extended with the international law, economics law, and public law modules which allow specialization in a field even during one's undergraduate studies.
The main pillars of law in Turkish legal system are borrowed from the Continental European law, which, in turn, is built on Roman traditions of law. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for a law professional to speak not only English –the lingua franca– but also German, French, or Italian as a second foreign language. The offering of courses on a second foreign language, on top of the mandatory English Language Preparatory Program is among the most important strengths of our university in terms of the training of law professionals. 30% of the courses at our faculty are offered in English.
Implementing a joint training policy in line with the university's "learn by doing" philosophy, our Faculty of Law has agreements with the high courts of Turkey such as the Constitutional Court, Court of Appeals, and the Council of State, as well as with law offices and corporations, not to mention law offices and other universities in other countries, and finally international organizations, to facilitate joint training of its students.
The young and dynamic academic staff of our faculty have their master's or Ph.D. degrees from leading faculties of law in Turkey, had engaged in research in European universities, offer courses employing active methods, and reinforce knowledge with fictional hearing classes and contests. Given the facts that the faculty ranks on the top of the list of the law schools which admit the smallest number of students in Turkey, and that we have a dynamic academic staff implementing a program that facilitates specialization and applied practice, we are able to instill analytical thought and legal analysis skills when examining the concrete case in terms of application of the legal norm, as well as a holistic perspective on legal systems, among our students.


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Andre Gray: Burnley striker's response to homophobic tweets charge delayed
Last updated on .From the section Football
Burnley have been given an extension for Andre Gray to respond to his misconduct charge over homophobic posts on Twitter in 2012.
Gray originally had until Wednesday to reply to the Football Association, but now has until 5 September.
One tweet from the 25-year-old striker's account appeared to condone killing gay people.
The tweets from four years ago were posted when Gray was playing for non-league Hinckley United.
Gray, who is charged with bringing the game into disrepute, has apologised and asked "for forgiveness" for the posts, insisting he is now a "completely different person" and did not "hold the beliefs written in those tweets".
The posts, which also contained offensive terms, were deleted soon after being highlighted.
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At The Nugget Spot on East 14th Street in Manhattan, business for all of June equaled one good Thursday before the pandemic.
In Long Island City, Corazon de Mexico's take is running about 15% of what it once was, despite promotions to boost business.
Havana Central's takeout and delivery business at its Times Square restaurant equaled about 3% of its former revenue. With outdoor dining, that number has crept up to 10%.
Despite Phase 4 of the city economy reopening starting Monday, thousands of loans from the federal government and expanding city efforts to help, many New York restaurants are within months — or even weeks — of running out of the resources needed to stay alive.
Outdoor dining has provided most with only a small boost, and the cost of renovations makes the economics of reduced capacity inside look foreboding.
For many restaurants in business districts, their customers simply won't be returning anytime this year. And the money from the federal Paycheck Protection Program loans is running out.
"It's a dire situation," said Andrew Rigie, executive director of the New York Hospitality Alliance. "Fewer than 20% of restaurants paid their full rent in May."
It's the figure he uses to gauge how many restaurants are financially solvent.
A running tally by the food site Eater now lists almost 80 well-known restaurants that have closed permanently, and the full number of lost eateries is surely much higher.
A Key Barometer
Restaurants, always central to the identity of New York, have become a major way for people to assess the state of the city and its economy during the pandemic.
Some 28,000 restaurants across the five boroughs have city Health Department permits allowing them to operate. But the number of open restaurants may be lower since establishments do not have to notify the department when they go out of business, and annual renewals are not required until the pandemic ends.
Last week, the state Labor Department reported that jobs at all food service and drinking places had rebounded to 140,000 in June from a low of 91,000 in April. Full service restaurant employment reached 52,300 from only 22,900 in April.
However, full service restaurants employ only 30% of the staff a year ago. Some of the people reported as employed may have been on the books because they were being paid by PPP money and will be officially jobless again when the July numbers are reported.
Before the pandemic, business was thriving for many eateries.
Cynthia Shephard opened Corazon de Mexico three years ago. As head of a woman-owned business, she made a point of hiring women who had been victims of domestic abuse.
In addition to thriving on the growth of Long Island City, she had made inroads into Manhattan with catering. "Business was really good," she recalled wistfully.
Jason Hairston's The Nugget Spot on 14th Street did $1.6 million in business last year from a 1,000-square foot store, an exceptional number for such a small location. The shop, which specializes in chicken nuggets, also attracted 45,000 Instagram followers.
Hairston thrived on traffic from the six nearby college dorms, two local high schools and people flocking to the nighttime events on the Lower East Side.
"Sometimes we would have 50 people crowded into the place," he said.
Like the vast majority of restaurants, both shut down in mid-March amid stay-at-home orders issued by the governor and mayor. While the city announced a couple of programs to help the industry, the key lifeline came from the federal government's PPP loans.
A recently released database from the Small Business Administration shows that 1,500 New York City eateries received loans greater than $150,000. Thousands of others likely got smaller amounts.
The loans were forgiven if the money was used for rent — up to 25% of the loan — and payroll, which meant that some employees were paid even if they didn't work.
Payroll Loans Running Out
The Ragtrader, on 36th Street in the Garment District, received a $690,000 PPP loan that footed the payroll and the rent. Owner Mark Fox also took about a $150,000 long-term SBA loan as the pandemic hit to cover taxes and payments to vendors.
The three-story eatery, which boasts a piano bar in the basement and a karaoke lounge upstairs, generated $8 million last year.
With outdoor dining, Fox is making up to 10% of last year's revenue. But he's still losing money and the PPP loan will be exhausted soon.
Business has been more disappointing for Hairston, who waited until June to reopen for takeout and delivery only, and is generating less than 5% of his previous revenue.
He doesn't see much point in trying to set up sidewalk dining outside on 14th Street, and a bus lane means he can't expand onto the asphalt. His $97,000 PPP loan runs out soon, and it is likely he will close again when that happens.
The problem isn't just the lack of revenue. Adapting to new city regulations, outdoor dining requires money for planters, furniture and other barriers and will require additional changes if inside dining is allowed, said Jeremy Merrin, owner of Havana Central on 46th Street and several other eateries.
"We are all trying to get all kinds of shading — umbrella and canopies — so it is almost impossible to buy them online," he said.
He has brought back only 15% of his pre-pandemic staff.
Hanging on means reaching a break-even point. Fox at The Ragtrader believes that is 20% of his former revenue. His plan for the rest of the July is a series of events, including a one-night piano bar session outside, to lure people from other parts of the city to 36th Street.
If that doesn't work, he will close for August and reassess in September.
Rent Takes a Toll
The immediate challenge of boosting business doesn't address the two biggest future problems restaurants must confront even if they get through the summer: the lack of people coming back to the business districts and the rent.
The Ragtrader's clientele before the pandemic consisted of 70% commuters on their way home from their offices, 20% tourists and 10% shoppers. Almost none have returned to the area.
The New York Times, located just a few blocks north, has told its staff that with only a few exceptions they will not be able to return to the building until next year.
Hairston doesn't know how many of the six dorms will be occupied in September. But he does know many high school students won't be back and that other venues are unlikely to attract large crowds. "It's really a bad situation," he said. "Who knows what will happen."
Restaurants can reduce their costs for food and staff, but they are stuck with the high rents they agreed to when business was better.
Some landlords are being accommodating. Havana Central is paying its landlord 10% of its revenues each month. Every Friday, when Shephard of Corazon de Mexico goes to the bank to deposit the week's receipts, she puts aside a portion to send to her landlord.
A 'Massive Stimulus' Needed
Yet the Hospitality Alliance's survey showed only 10% of landlords have been willing to renegotiate leases, even though their chances of replacing any tenants they evict are small.
Landlords, Rigie notes, have their own obligations — especially mortgages — and reducing rent could slash the value of their buildings. "Maybe they are waiting to see what the situation will be like in the future," he said.
Like cities and states with massive budget deficits or unemployed workers receiving an extra $600 a week in jobless benefits that expire this month, restaurants are anxiously waiting for another aid bill from Washington.
"We need a massive stimulus package from the federal government to provide long- term economic support for restaurants and bars at the epicenter," Rigie said. "And bring the banks, landlords and commercial tenants to the table to restructure leases and mortgages."


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This blog post is part of a series called "Tip of the Week". In this week's tip we'll learn how to grant authorizations to different user-defined windows.
Plain Vanilla is not a common first choice, and one size doesn't fit all. This is true for ice cream, T shirts, and… business. Of course, there are similarities and best practices many companies use, and yet – every business is different. This is why user-defined fields, values, objects, and windows are so popular. Take user-defined windows for example – they look exactly like original SAP Business One forms, and like original functions, you may want to grant different users different authorizations. For that purpose you can use the "Additional Authorization Creator":
Here, you can create authorizations and assign them to the relevant user-defined windows. You can set a structure and dependencies, and define whether an authorization is "Full/None" or "Full/Read/None". The authorizations you create are added to the "General Authorizations" window, under the "User Authorization" section, enabling you to grant the relevant permission to each user:
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2019 Janitor's Dream Closet Contest Winner: North Carolina School for the Deaf
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Late last year, we launched our inaugural Janitor's Dream Closet Contest. After combing through nearly 300 entries, we're thrilled to announce that the winner of two new pieces of Nilfisk cleaning equipment is the North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD).
We talk to a lot of school custodians and facilities managers, and while they all know the positive impact that cleanliness has on learning outcomes, there isn't always room in the budget for new cleaning equipment.
That's why we came up with the idea of the Janitor's Dream Closet Contest, to support the people and organizations that work so hard to educate the next generation. What we didn't realize was how much some of the technology we spend so much time thinking about — like our eco-friendly cleaning solutions — can help improve schools for students with unique needs.
Then we learned about North Carolina School for the Deaf.
For almost 125 years, NCSD has been a leader in Deaf education. Through its day and residential programs, the school provides PreK-12 students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today's world. "When students come to this campus, they aren't just coming for school, they're coming to be part of a family," said Sarena Fuller, NCSD's Interim Director and Principal.
Like all schools, NCSD strives to provide a clean and productive learning environment. And, like all schools, NCSD has limited time and resources available for cleaning. But they also have an added challenge: their students and staff are highly sensitive to smells.
When one sense is lost, the brain often rewires itself so that other senses are heightened. Harsh chemical smells can be distracting for NCSD students, which is why the school has adopted a cleaning program that's as green as possible. "Machines that use less chemicals and solutions to clean in our school are much less of an irritant," Environmental Services Department Manager Edmund Long explained in his Janitor Dream Closet Contest application.
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On May 1, we held an award ceremony at the Morganton campus, where we presented NCSD with two new cleaning machines: a walk-behind floor scrubber that can clean and dry in one pass using little to no chemical detergent, and a touchless hard-surface cleaning machine that has an automatic chemical system to minimize detergent usage.
"The equipment that we received will make a big difference," Long said. "We don't have to use any chemicals at all, we can just use water. Another one of the machines will cut some of the cleaning time in half."
Principal Fuller added: "We're so excited to win this competition and have this influx of new equipment. I can't say enough about what it's going to do for our students. There's an abundance of research that shows how much a good strong physical environment contributes to learning for students, and even more so when students have a sensory need."
Because the contest was such a huge success, we'll be running it again this fall. Stay tuned for updates and to learn how you can enter to win new cleaning equipment for your school!
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Nobel Prize in Physics goes to trio of laser physics inventors
Their work allows for the manipulation and cutting of tiny objects, opening new avenues of research.
The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2018 will be jointly awarded to three people for their work in manipulating and cutting microscopic objects through laser physics.
Half will go to Arthur Ashkin, of Bell Laboratories in Holmdel, New Jersey, for "optical tweezers and their application to biological systems."
The other half will jointly go to Gerard Mourou, from Ecole Polytechnique in Palaiseau, France, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and to Donna Strickland, of the University of Waterloo, in Ontario, "for their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses."
The inventions revolutionized the field, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences noted in its announcement.
"Extremely small objects and incredibly fast processes now appear in a new light," the academy wrote. "Advanced precision instruments are opening up unexplored areas of research and a multitude of industrial and medical applications."
The optical tweezers created by Ashkin can manipulate living cells like viruses and bacteria without damaging them.
Mourou and Strickland's work resulted in "the shortest and most intense laser pulses created by humankind" -- allowing for incredibly precise cutting or drilling through living matter. Their technique is called chirped pulse amplification (CPA).
Strickland is the third woman to get the Nobel Prize in Physics, following Marie Curie in 1903 and Maria Goeppert-Mayer in 1963.
"We need to celebrate women physicists because they're out there ... I'm honored to be one of those women," Strickland said.
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo on Monday, for their breakthrough in cancer research.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be awarded on Wednesday, and the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday. This year's Nobel Prize in Literature has been postponed.
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Conversational Prayer A constant friendship with Jesus by Brother Craig In Memory of my father Edward Driscoll - A Man of Prayer
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Contents Purpose of this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Value of Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 How to do Conversational Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Talking with Our Lady and the Saints . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Praying Always and Everywhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Special Prayers and Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Lessons on Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Endnotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 'What is a prayer? It is commonly held to be a conversation.' Pope John Paul II 1
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Purpose of this book Throughout this book conversational prayer is written about as a conversation with Jesus. In certain sections I have also explained that you can have a conversation with our Father, the Holy Spirit, Our Lady, Saint Joseph, other Saints or your Guardian Angel. It is my hope and prayer that you will start, if you haven't already, to do conversational prayer. Although I encourage you to do conversational prayer I am not suggesting you abandon other forms of prayer. Just pray more. I believe forms of prayer are like types of food; we need various ones every day. Conversational prayer has some very special benefits. It brings us closer to Jesus. It's a friendship form of prayer. It can be done while 'on the go' that is, while working, travelling, shopping and so forth. Teenagers would benefit greatly from conversational prayer because it is a friendship-type of prayer and no one has a greater capacity for loyal friendship than a teenager. Conversational prayer will bring them into a close or closer friendship with Jesus.
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The Value of Prayer There are, of course, different forms of prayer. We could use various forms of prayer: vocal, mental prayer or meditation, liturgical, charismatic, contemplative, and I like to recommend, conversational prayer. The saddest thing is when people argue one form of prayer against another. One form of prayer may be more special than others. The Liturgy of the Hours, since it is the Prayer of the Church, has priority. The Holy Rosary is very special and has been asked for by Our Lady during many apparitions. The sad thing is to oppose different forms of prayer. I have seen this done. One form of prayer may be more special but it might be very good and indeed God's Holy Will that we pray in another way. Prayer also can be discussed in terms of degrees. That is, as we pray more and more we ascend to higher stages of prayer. We begin saying vocal prayers, then we do meditation, then more silent and contemplative prayer and perhaps reach stages of infused, that is, mystical prayer. So prayer is a journey. St Teresa of Avila explained it as a journey through the Interior Castle. By our being faithful to prayer the Holy Spirit will guide us, bringing us to higher stages of prayer. The great teachers of prayer tell us that we prepare ourselves for
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being brought to these higher stages, usually by striving for greater silence and stillness and greater simplicity in prayer. You may find this happening, in time, with conversational prayer. You will still have a conversation yet use fewer words. This is progress, not a problem. You might also find that you are listening more. Mary, the Saints and the teachers of prayer have taught us that it is prayer that will lead us to holiness. What is Conversational Prayer? Wouldn't you like to be able to talk with Jesus very spontaneously? Wouldn't you like to pray always? You can! By doing conversational prayer! Conversational prayer is that form of prayer in which we simply talk with or chat with Jesus. We discuss things with Him. In conversational prayer we talk to Jesus naturally and informally about our interests. Perhaps you have tried conversational prayer before and have discovered that the conversation does not last very long. Maybe after a few minutes you cannot think of anything to say. After five sentences or so your mind wanders. I have tried in this booklet to give some helpful hints for prolonging conversational prayer, making it more fruitful and beneficial to your spiritual life. You could do conversational prayer silently or aloud. Talking aloud during conversational prayer is very enjoyable. You might like to talk to Jesus aloud, perhaps
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in church alone or on a walk through the woods or when sitting at the seashore. Before you begin Perhaps one of the greatest aids to conversational prayer is to realise that, when you talk to Jesus in prayer, you must not restrict your conversation to what you might think is the only appropriate topic: something religious, such as, praise, thanksgiving and petition. This is the key to opening the door to more fruitful and longer conversations with Jesus. You need to add to your conversation what is important to you, your interests and the things you do. If you add these to the conversation with Jesus you will find it enriched and prolonged. Each day you spend time on what is important to you, your interests and certainly on the very things you do. All these will be a 'gold mine' of information for topics of conversation. We read in He and I that Jesus said to Gabrielle Bosis, 'Is it so difficult to talk with me? Everything that interests you, every little detail of your life, tell me about it. I'll listen with such attention and joy. If you only knew. Tell others to talk with me as they would with an intimate friend who knows all the secrets of their hearts.'2


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