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In 1996, Star Trek reached its 30th anniversary. Deep Space Nine celebrated this occasion with an episode called "Trials and Tribble-ations," which was a direct crossover with "The Trouble with Tribbles." With the DS9 Rewatch having reached that point, we're celebrating by doing a redux of "Tribbles Week," previously celebrated when the Star Trek Rewatch by Eugene Myers & Torie Atkinson got to "The Trouble with Tribbles" back in 2010. We began Monday with a special rewatch of the episode that started it all, and we followed it yesterday with the DS9 episode. Today, we conclude with a look at DS9's sister show Voyager and how they celebrated the anniversary…
Written by Brannon Braga
Directed by David Livingston
Season 3, Episode 2
Production episode 145
Original air date: September 11, 1996
Stardate: 50126.4
Captain's log: Voyager has found a Class 17 nebula, which is filled with sirilium, which can be used by the ship as an energy source. However, as soon as the nebula appears on the screen, Tuvok experiences dizziness and disorientation. As he goes to sickbay, he hears the voice of a little girl asking for his help. He gets flashes of himself as a boy trying to save a human girl from falling off a cliff. Tuvok loses his grip on the girl in his hallucination and his grip on reality in the present, as he collapses as soon as he enters sickbay.
The EMH examines Tuvok, saying that his heartrate and his adrenaline increased—in a human, he'd call it a panic attack. That tracks with his emotional response to the memory—except it wasn't an actual memory. It never happened to Tuvok. The EMH lets Tuvok go, but attaches a doodad to his ear to monitor him in case he has another episode.
Tuvok tries a meditative exercise involving building blocks with his eyes shut while candles burn (because it isn't a proper meditative exercise if there aren't candles). Of course, it doesn't work, because that's the plot. He also can't find any basis for that particular memory.
Kim has checked the sensor logs, and can find nothing to explain what happened to Tuvok. He suggests a tachyon sweep to try to detect a cloaked ship, as you can't be too careful this close to Klingon space. The others point out that the Klingon Empire's on the other side the galaxy, which Tuvok knows of course. Then he sees the nebula again on a monitor, has the flashback again, and collapses.
This time, the EMH has something: Tuvok has a repressed memory, which in Vulcans can cause brain damage. The treatment is to mind-meld with a family member and bring the repressed memory forward. Janeway's the closest he has to family on board, and she agrees to participate in the meld. During the meld, Janeway's function is to counsel him, help him objectify the memory and reintegrate it into his consciousness.
Tuvok initiates the meld, and they find themselves sent, not to Tuvok's childhood as they expect, but to the bridge of a Starfleet vessel. They're on the Excelsior, which was Tuvok's first deep-space assignment as an ensign under Captain Sulu. Tuvok explains to Janeway that they're in a battle against the Klingons—Janeway recalls that he thought they were near Klingon space in the engine room—and that the battle was precipitated by something that occurred three days previous.
Suddenly, they're in the mess hall three days earlier, and Commander Rand is commencing gamma shift. The Excelsior is charting gaseous anomalies, just like Voyager was. That's two similarities, which Janeway figures is not a coincidence.
We then get the opening scene of Star Trek VI all over again, with Praxis exploding, the Excelsior being caught in the subspace shockwave, and Sulu ordering Lojur to turn into the wave to save the ship.
Then we jump ahead to Sulu's decision to rescue Kirk and McCoy from their imprisonment in Klingon space. He sets course for Qo'noS, and he orders Lojur to go through the Azure Nebula. Tuvok protests this action, as it's in direct violation of orders. Sulu notes the protest, but also says that he served with Kirk and McCoy for a long time, they're family, they're in trouble, and he's going to help them, regulations be damned.
They approach the Azure Nebula, which looks very similar to the one Voyager saw. As soon as he sees it, he flashes on the repressed memory again—and so does Janeway. But then Tuvok has a seizure, and the meld is broken. The synaptic pathways are breaking down, and the EMH has to sedate him for a bit.
Janeway reads up on the Excelsior's mission, but Sulu's logs are parsimonious with details. There's no mention of a battle with the Klingons or of the Azure Nebula, probably because they were breaking regs. Tuvok awakens and they try another meld.
They're back on the Excelsior. Tuvok and Valtane talk in their bunk as the ship goes through the nebula. Tuvok says that he doesn't like the egocentricity of humans and their need to have everyone act like them. He only joined Starfleet because his parents wished it, but he resigned after his term on the Excelsior ended. He studied Kolinahr for a time, but then succumbed to pon farr, married T'Pel, and had children. With age, and parenthood, he came to understand why his parents thought Starfleet was a good fit, and he rejoined.
Valtane and Tuvok are awakened by a red alert. A Klingon ship fires across their bow. Kang is the captain of the Klingon ship, and he contacts Sulu, who explains that they were examining the nebula and had a navigational malfunction and got lost. Kang offers to escort the Excelsior back to Federation space, which Sulu can't come up with a good reason to refuse.
Tuvok reports the composition of the nebula to Sulu, including the sirilium. Sulu recognizes that as combustible, and Tuvok suggests a method of igniting it that would disable Kang's ship. Sulu implements that plan, and they resume course to Qo'noS. But then, they're attacked by three Klingon battle cruisers. Valtane's console explodes, and Tuvok runs to Valtane, who calls Tuvok's name, and then they both see the memory. But the meld is also breaking down, and now Sulu can see Janeway. He orders them both to the brig. They need to go back to Valtane's death, but Janeway needs to be inconspicuous, so they go back to the destruction of Praxis and nerve-pinch Rand so Janeway can take her uniform. Why they can't just break into someone's closet is unclear.
Meanwhile, the EMH and Kes determine that there's a second memory engram inside Tuvok's, which appears to be a type of telepathic virus. He tries to eradicate it with thoron radiation.
The battle occurs again, and Valtane dies again. Tuvok concentrates, and this time so does Janeway. They soon determine that it's a virus that jumps from person to person, posing as a memory engram of a traumatic childhood memory of dropping a child down a precipice, something so awful that the person would naturally repress it. When Valtane died, it went from him to Tuvok, who repressed it until he saw a nebula that looked almost exactly like the Azure Nebula where Valtane died.
The EMH and Kes are able to destroy the virus and everyone is healthy and happy again. Tuvok admits that the experiences of those days are ones he is grateful to have had, which is as close to nostalgic as he's likely to get.
Can't we just reverse the polarity?: Sirilium can apparently be ignited by a polaron beam, which Sulu then likens to like striking a match on gunpowder, or some such analogy that was so commonplace on the original series that Futurama made fun of it.
There's coffee in that nebula!: Janeway doesn't hesitate to help Tuvok in his time of need. She also goes on about those crazy 23rd century captains and how they'd all be drummed out of Starfleet today, but they were kinda cool, too, a rather patronizing attitude taken by someone who can't even get her own crew home.
Mr. Vulcan: Tuvok was a stuck-up prig when he was an ensign, believing humans to be annoying and insistent on fobbing their emotionalism off on everyone else. He also protests Sulu's actions on the bridge of his ship, which is a ballsy move for an ensign.
Please state the nature of the medical emergency: The EMH shows a remarkable awareness of what TV show he's on by providing a lengthy list of possible reasons why Tuvok is suffering as he does: hallucination, telepathic communication from another race, repressed memory, or momentary contact with a parallel reality. "Take your pick," he adds, "the universe is such a strange place."
Forever an ensign: Kim verifies that there's nothing strange about the nebula, and also confirms that it's not even the same type of nebula as the Azure. It may look the same visually, but not on sensors.
Everybody comes to Neelix's: Apparently, Talaxians like to tell the story of where their food came from. (Tuvok is less than enthused at the notion, saying he would prefer not to hear the life history of his breakfast.) Neelix also creates a fruit juice that is, to Tuvok's abject shock, drinkable. (I was disappointed that no one chalked up Tuvok's hallucinations to drinking one of Neelix's juices.)
No sex, please, we're Starfleet: Tuvok renders Rand unconscious so Janeway can take her uniform because, as he puts it, "Asking female officers for their clothing could lead to misunderstanding."
Do it: "I've observed that Captain Sulu drinks a cup of tea each morning. I thought he might enjoy a Vulcan blend."
"Oh, I see. Trying to make lieutenant in your first month? I wish I'd have thought of that when I was your age. Took me three years just to make ensign."
"I assure you I have no ulterior motive."
"Whatever you say, Ensign. See you on the bridge."
"You've never brought me tea."
Tuvok explaining to Rand what he's preparing in the mess hall, Rand teasing him about it, and Janeway doing likewise at the very end.
Welcome aboard: The big guests, obviously are George Takei as Sulu and Grace Lee Whitney as Rand, reprising the roles they played in the original series, as well as the TOS films. Also back from the Excelsior crew in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country alongside Sulu and Rand are Jeremy Roberts as Valtane and Boris Lee Krutonog as Lojur. To add to the awesome, Michael Ansara puts in an appearance as Kang, having previously played the role in the original series' "Day of the Dove" and DS9's "Blood Oath."
Trivial matters: Unlike "Trials and Tribble-ations," Voyager's tribute to the 30th anniversary was able to be aired only a few days after the actual 30th anniversary. The DS9 episode required more prep time and more post-production time, so it aired two months later. (DS9's season also started later than Voyager's, as the latter show was on a network instead of syndicated.)
The only "main" characters from TOS who weren't in "The Trouble with Tribbles" were George Takei, Grace Lee Whitney, and Majel Barrett, so they weren't in "Trials and Tribble-ations," either. This was made up for by the former two appearing in this episode. Barrett was not at all involved in either episode, but given her recurring appearances both as the voice of Starfleet computers and as Lwaxana Troi, it was probably not considered urgent to get her in there. (Having said that, plenty of pieces of tie-in fiction have Dr. Christine Chapel as the chief medical officer of the Excelsior.)
The original notion for this story was to have it be a flashback to Janeway's earliest days in Starfleet and meeting Tuvok for the first time, but when it was decided to make it part of the 30th anniversary, it was adjusted to Tuvok on the Excelsior. It was already established in "Alliances" that Tuvok was around during the Khitomer Conference and spoke out against a Federation-Klingon alliance.
A scene was written for Nichelle Nichols as Uhura, but it was only a brief cameo and Nichols declined.
Director David Livingston made an effort to re-create as many of the camera angles from Star Trek VI as possible. They couldn't simply insert the footage from the movie into the episode, as five years later everyone looked different, so the scene with the Excelsior being struck with the subspace shockwave had to be reshot. We learn that the tea Sulu was drinking in that scene was actually prepared by Tuvok.
Several novels and comics have been published featuring Captain Sulu on the Excelsior, with Rand, Valtane, and Lojur all present, though there was no consistency in terms of the rest of the crew across the Star Trek VI novelization by J.M. Dillard, Peter David's The Captain's Daughter, L.A. Graf's War Dragons, Denny Martin Flynn's The Fearful Summons, the Captain Sulu Adventures audios, etc., all of which predated "Flashback." Following this episode, there have only been two Excelsior novels: Forged in Fire and The Sundered, both by Andy Mangels & Michael A. Martin, though Captain Sulu has appeared in several other novels and stories as well.
The tense camaraderie between Sulu and Kang is given its origins in the aforementioned Forged in Fire, which features not just those two, but also Kor, Koloth, and Curzon Dax.
With this appearance, Michael Ansara joined a select group of actors who played the same role on three different Trek series, and the only one for whom one of the three wasn't TNG. The others are Jonathan Frakes (William Riker), Armin Shimerman (Quark), John deLancie (Q), and Richard Poe (Evek).
The Azure Nebula plays a critical role in David Mack's Destiny trilogy.
Like "Trials and Tribble-ations," this episode was novelized by Diane Carey, who also included a larger role for the rest of the Voyager crew.
This episode fails to explain how Valtane could have died prior to the Excelsior's joining the Enterprise at Khitomer in Star Trek VI's climax when the character was clearly seen with the rest of Excelsior's bridge crew at the end of the film.
Set a course for home: "Perhaps you can be nostalgic for both of us." This episode tries hard, it really does, but ultimately it comes across as yet another tiresome technobabble episode. There are some decent insights into Tuvok here, but what promises to be a look at a childhood memory instead turns out to be some silly technobabble virus that has nothing to do with Tuvok.
In fact, it has nothing to do with anybody. Once it becomes clear that it relates to Valtane, there's a chance it might provide some insight into Valtane, perhaps, make his death meaningful, but that falls through as well.
George Takei has some good moments where he justifies his not following orders to Tuvok, though that too is a missed opportunity. There was a line in the script of Star Trek VI that was in both the novelization by J.M. Dillard and the comic book adaptation by Peter David that was one of the best lines in the script, and sadly got cut. Sulu says that he always hoped that if he was ever given the choice between betraying his friends and betraying his country that he'd have the guts to betray his country. I remember when I watched this episode in 1996, I was waiting for them to use the line, and was disappointed that Brannon Braga failed to do so. It would've been the perfect thing to say to Tuvok when he objected to Excelsior's course of action.
Tim Russ isn't at his best here, as his priggish younger self isn't sufficiently differentiated from his priggish older self to be effective. We should see a noticeable difference between the 23rd century Tuvok and the 24th century one, but the superior attitude Tuvok gives to Valtane on Excelsior is exactly the same attitude he gives to Neelix on Voyager. And his bug-eyed portrayal of the seizures is just comically absurd. Russ does dry wit better than anyone this side of Leonard Nimoy, but that's the only mode he's comfortable in.
It's a noble effort, but it feels meaningless at best, annoying at worst—particularly Janeway's insufferably self-righteous look back at Kirk and Sulu's heyday. Once the initial nostalgia hit wears off, there's nothing to it, the solution coming out of the EMH in sickbay discovering one bit of made-up science that can stop the other bit of made-up science, which drains all the tension out of it, exacerbated by the actual culprit being something utterly irrelevant to the characters.
But it is fun to see Sulu in the center seat again…
Warp factor rating: 5
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Summary of the PhD positions
The main core of the program is 6 new PhD-students that will be employed during 2017. The 6 projects will target different silvicultural aspects during the stand rotation and include the tree main tree species in Swedish forestry, Norway spruce, Scots pine and birch. Communication with the forest sector is an important part of the research program.
Regeneration of Scots pine
The use of Scots pine in regenerations in southern Sweden has decreased during the last 20-30 years. One contributing factor for this decrease is damage from browsing animals that may cause reduced growth and future timber quality in Scots pine plantations. New results show that Scots pine is rare to find as future crop trees in young forest stands in southern Sweden. This development is alarming, partly because Scots pine is an important tree species for the economy of forestry in the area, but also because Scots pine is an important species from a biodiversity perspective. Therefore, development of regeneration methods in order to achieve fast and secure establishment of naturally regenerated-, seeded- or planted Scots pine is one of the key questions for forest management in southern Sweden.
In order to counteract the present negative trend of Scots pine in the area, we are now looking for a PhD-student that will develop new regeneration methods for Scots pine in southern Sweden. In the PhD-project, new field experiments will be installed and data from them will be analyzed. Data from already existing experiments will also be used in the project, among other to investigate the effect of browsing and to find methods to reduce the negative effects of browsing on production and economy.
Main supervisor Urban Nilsson, SLU
Effective regenerations
The way forest regeneration is performed depends on the goal of the future forest. Soil preparation, planting density, choice of plant material and tree species are some factors that affect the regeneration result considering both production, recreational values and environmental issues. By active choice of regeneration methods the possibilities increase for the forest owners to reach their forestry goals. Knowledge of which combinations of regeneration methods that best apply to different forestry goals and different sites is however limited.
The aim of this PhD project is to identify forest regeneration chains; combinations of methods of eg. soil preparation, plant material and tree species, that result in high plant survival and growth for different forestry goals. New information from GIS-tools, that already are used within forestry will be integrated with knowledge of the biological conditions, and in this way methods can be created that will make the regenerations sustainable regarding economy, production and the environment.
Main supervisor Karin Hjelm, Skogforsk
Pre-commercial thinning for diverse forest types
The variety of the young forest is usually great and it is still possible influence the structure of the future forest. Thus, pre-commercial thinning is an important tool to maintain or promote the naturally established variety in the forest. One goal could be to utilize the naturally regenerated broadleaved tree or to promote the structural variation in terms of tree dimensions and the spatial distribution of tree species. There is a demand for silvicultural advices on how to promote the variation of the forest. Mixed species stands are regarded as beneficial for the biodiversity and certification standards demands a long-term admixture for broadleaves in the production forests. Silvicutural methods including multi-layered stands are also requested to complement today's clear cutting system.
We are looking for a PhD student who will study how pre-commercial thinning can be used to promote the variety of the young forest and how it will influence the stand development. The PhD student will study how naturally regenerated broadleaves can be utilized to create mixed stands. The PhD student is also going to evaluate the possibility to promote structural variety already the time of pre-commercial thinning. A part of the work will be to compile and analyse data from existing field experiments but also to establish and evaluate new field experiments.
Main supervisor Urban Nilsson, SLU
Manage biodiversity in forest thinnings
During the past 25 years, tree retention and dead wood creation has been carried out at final felling and more deciduous trees have been retained during pre-commercial thinning in Sweden. This has changed the structure of young forest stands, soon to be commercially thinned. Today there are high-cut coarse stems, coarse old living trees and more deciduous trees in the young forests than before. Despite this, old thinning templates for homogeneous monocultures are still used. There are also new guidelines for considerations to biodiversity during commercial thinning, but these are rarely coordinated with the thinning templates.
We are offering a PhD position for development of new strategies for first commercial thinning in pine and spruce stands in Southern Sweden. The project contains two silvicultural aspects. One is about thinning aiming to keep mixed conifer/deciduous forest stands. The other is about measures and precautions directed to earlier retention of trees and biotopes. Both aspects should be evaluated with respect to wood production and biodiversity.
Main supervisor Jan Weslien, Skogforsk
Effective silvicultural treatments
Silviculture of production stands in Swedish forestry relies on empirical models of forest development over time. The models are based on past experience and established experiments with little variation in forest stand structure and differences in environmental factors. With increased knowledge of the variation of stand variables and the variability of stand structure within the stand there are possibilities to vary the thinning strategy in different parts of the stand. It is also possible to test new techniques of remote sensing, which can be used to estimate traditional descriptive stand variables. This can provide a basis for more refined management measures at stand level.
The aim of this PhD project is to evaluate both traditional and new variables (eg leaf area) of the forest stand in order to increase the accuracy of silvicultural measures. Studies will also be made on what scale it makes sense to vary the thinning strategy. New variables that may be important for decisions about thinning and thinning strategy should describe the canopy closure, tree species composition and competition between species and local conditions of the forest stand. One purpose is also to study the smallest scale that is meaningful and financially feasible to collect and process data for variation of thinning strategies.
Main supervisor Johan Bergh, LNU
Silviculture and wood quality in mixed stands
Sweden is mainly located in the northern coniferous zone where spruce and pine are dominating. Therefore, research and investment has been almost entirely focused on management and silviculture of conifer forests. Hardwood trees are naturally interspersed within the coniferous forests and have increased within the Swedish forests in recent years. Despite an increase in the growing stock of hardwood trees, the demand from the Swedish market exceeds the supply and the forest products industries import considerable amounts of roundwood and sawn wood each year. It is therefore essential to increase the profit derived from hardwoods and to establish their wood as a valuable resource on the markets. This requires a sound knowledge of the key wood properties influencing the suitability for value added wood conversion. To increase the interest for hardwood forestry further and provide better economic opportunities both genetic and silvicultural management must be improved.
The purpose of the PhD project is to increase our understanding on specific wood qualitative aspects of mixed (spruce and birch) forest stands in Southern Sweden. Selected birch genotypes will also be investigated. Assessing the genotypic variations in wood, fibre, stem quality and growth characteristics for different birch clones coming from ongoing trials it is of great value in introducing supplementary and more industry specific traits in the Swedish long-term breeding programme for birch. Other ongoing trials with mixed stands of various species composition and at different maturity levels will provide material for exploring the effect of management practices on stem quality and wood properties of both spruce and birch. Developed models, which connect the external to internal timber quality, will lay the scientific ground to improve the production efficiency of value added wood products from birch plantations and mixed forest stands.
Main supervisor Stergios Adamopoulos, LNU


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XSplit is a live streaming and video-mixing application developed and maintained by SplitmediaLabs. It is mostly used for capturing gameplay for live streaming or video recording purposes. A Steam version was published by Devolver Digital on 12 June 2016.
There are two products under XSplit: XSplit Broadcaster and XSplit Gamecaster.
XSplit Broadcaster, acts as a video mixer, where it is able to switch between various media configurations (also known as "scenes") while dynamically mixing it with other sources such as video cameras, screen regions, game capture, and flash sources. These sources are used to create a broadcast production for both live and on-demand distribution on the web.
XSplit Gamecaster, on the other hand, is a turnkey live streaming and recording application, designed for casual gamers who immediately want to start live streaming or recording their gameplay with minimal setup and configuration.
XSplit started in 2009 when SplitmediaLabs merged with Hmelyoff Labs. It was initially a screen capture product, which eventually became a livestreaming application and was called XSplit Broadcaster.
XSplit Broadcaster[edit]
In December 2010, SplitmediaLabs announced that XSplit would go into public beta. It was during this time that it gained popularity, largely due to word of mouth from its users. It was also widely discussed on the message board of Team Liquid, a professional electronic sports organization.
XSplit Broadcaster 1.0 was officially released on 13 April 2012, which formally marked the end of its public beta period. The release also marked the start of its freemium pricing scheme, which was met with mixed reactions.
Shortly before releasing XSplit Broadcaster version 1.1, SplitmediaLabs and AVerMedia made their partnership official. It centered around AVerMedia shipping three-month licenses of XSplit along with their Live Gamer HD C985 capture card.
In August 2012, XSplit 1.1 was released. It contained bug fixes, enhancements for existing features and introduced new features for paying users.
XSplit Broadcaster 1.2 became publicly available in January 2013. This update included enhancements in performance and support for new hardware devices such as Elgato Game Capture HD.[1]
XSplit Broadcaster 1.3 was released in November 2013. This version contained security fixes to prevent login issues reported by some users. Apart from this, the update also contained full Twitch platform compatibility for all users, improved Game Source compatibility with games such as Battlefield 4, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Hearthstone, etc., and enhanced capture card support for AVerMedia, Hauppauge, Elgato, Matrox, and other cards.
XSplit Gamecaster[edit]
In December 2013, an early preview version of XSplit Gamecaster was shared to the public. In January 2014, a preview of XSplit Gamecaster was shared to members of the press,[2] with a full version being made publicly available in February of that same year.[3]
XSplit Gamecaster was initially only available to users who purchased a license for XSplit Broadcaster, however, a free version was added later on.
A partnership between MSI and XSplit was also established in March, where newly released MSI gaming hardware would feature XSplit Gamecaster pre-installed and configured.
XSplit V2[edit]
In the middle of November 2014, XSplit V2 was released to the general public. Prior to the release, users were only able to try out the public beta and report bugs through the support forum.
XSplit V2 which stands for XSplit version 2 was a major update for both XSplit Broadcaster and XSplit Gamecaster. Aside from the aesthetic improvements, the major change in this version was marked by making features that were previously only available to paid users also available to free users.
It also contained new features such as Scene Preview Editor, Express Video Editor, Audio Monitor, Web Page URL Source, etc.[4]
On 14 July 2016, SplitmediaLabs acquired tournament platform Challonge and social service Player.me,[5] and acquired Strexm on 28 September 2016.
- ^ SplitmediaLabs (15 January 2013). "SplitmediaLabs Announces the Release of XSplit Broadcaster 1.2". Yahoo! Finance. Marketwire. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ North, Dale (22 January 2014). "XSplit Gamecaster makes game streaming so easy". Destructoid. ModernMethod. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ SplitmediaLabs (19 February 2014). "SplitmediaLabs Releases XSplit Gamecaster and Updates XSplit Broadcaster 1.3". Gamasutra. UBM TechWeb. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ Williams, Mike (13 March 2015). "XSplit v2 Is the Answer "When You're Looking to Level up" from OBS". USgamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Xsplit company acquires social service Player.me and tournament platform Challonge". 14 July 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.


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The Real Housewives of New York star, Ramona Singer, has listed her Southampton estate as a rental, reports Reality Blurb. For $165,000, the 7,000-square-foot mansion could be your Hamptons retreat—but only from August to Labor Day. The home is listed under Corcoran Group's Alison Barwick-Bissat and David Butland.
Sited south of the highway, the 1.4-acre property is located about two miles east of the village and about a mile from the ocean at Fowler Beach. Inside, there are six bedrooms and six bathrooms among three stories.
Originally built in 1994 after the reality TV star purchased the property for $875,000, the estate has been recently renovated and now features hardwood floors throughout, a professional kitchen, a 120-bottle wine refrigerator, and separate staff or guest quarters.
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COLLIN COUNTY, TX – The body of a 17-year-old Indian American girl in Texas has been identified and police are investigating the case as suicide, according to media reports.
Friends have identified two 17-year-old Plano East High School students who died just hours apart in Murphy, Texas, Saturday evening, reported WFAA, an ABC station.
The deaths of Ritu Sachveda and Hillary Kate Kuizon are being investigated as suicides. WFAA quoted police as saying that teenagers died "under circumstances that have led investigators to presume they were both self-inflicted." In a release police said there was "no evidence of foul play."
Ritu's body was found at a home in Murphy. Just two hours later, Hillary was found in a wooded area near Tom Kimbrough Stadium. Classmates say the girls were acquaintances but weren't good friends, according to WFAA.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the two families," said Murphy Police Chief Arthur Cotten. "We are treating these two cases with the care and compassion they deserve, and will continue to seek answers for the families."
The medical examiner will determine an official cause of death. Richardson Police and Plano ISD are assisting in the investigation, WFAA said.


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In near future the impact of high food price will show in terms of more malnourished
In near future the impact of high food price will show in terms of more malnourished
Food inflation is back on the national political agenda. In August, food inflation rose to 18 per cent, the highest in nearly three years. It is no more a unilateral onslaught of onion price rise on the political class. All food items now compete with onion in being unaffordable. By August this year, onion price went up by 245 per cent and that of other vegetables by 77 per cent. Politicians now use the broader term, food inflation, as a political weapon instead of evoking the name of just onion to strike fear in the hearts of opponents. Food prices have been rising since 2006. In the past five years food inflation contributed to over 41 per cent to the overall inflation in the country.
More than two years ago, this column had argued that the era of cheap food is over. At that time the point was to use this for the benefit of farmers. Increasing food demand and price could be the best opportunity to lure farmers back to farms. But today there is a pressing concern, particularly for a country like India, which has the world's largest number of poor. How is the rise in food price affecting the poor? Going by recent studies and anecdotal field reports, food inflation has impacted the health of the poor the most. It is an irony that while globally the fight against malnutrition is intensifying, food inflation may be impeding it within the country.
The Asian Development Bank has recently made public its extensive survey of the impacts of food price rise on health. The survey covered 63 developing countries. It measured the impacts of food inflation on infant mortality, child mortality and undernourishment during 2001-2010. It found that a one per cent increase in food inflation leads to an increase of 0.3 per cent in both infant and child mortalities, and 0.5 per cent in undernourishment. Among the developing countries, the impacts are more severe in poorer countries. Interestingly, the impacts are lesser in countries that have a higher contribution of agriculture to GDP. Impacts of food inflation of earlier years was visible in increased infant and child mortality, and that of recent years in increasing undernourishment.
Given that an average household in India spends nearly 50 per cent of its earning on food—the poor spend more than 60 per cent—price rise will precipitate a crisis. Going by the survey findings, the impacts will be severe in India. The poor will face double whammy: one, they will be forced to spend much more on food by diverting funds for other purposes and two, their health will further deteriorate. India's poverty level may increase sharply and the country may not achieve results in its fight against infant and child mortality and malnutrition.
In 2007, when the Planning Commission released the poverty estimate, decline in poverty was credited to low food inflation in the previous year. During 2008-2012 food inflation has averaged 10 per cent per year. One can infer the impacts on the poor. (Interestingly, a recent poverty estimate shows a sharp decline in the poverty level in the country.)
This warrants a political and policy response. The political response must be a search for the reasons behind price rise, while the policy response must be to fix these reasons. Since 1996-97 when India opened up its agriculture sector to international market, it has been subjected to global changes. Practically, Indian agriculture cannot be delinked from global developments. But it can definitely be protected at the local level through political and policy interventions. A policy intervention can be as simple as distributing subsidised food more efficiently. Or a political intervention can be as simple as bringing food self-sufficiency back on the national agenda. These articulations sound clichéd but they need to be emphasised.
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Fishing Tours in Iran
Fishing in Caspian Sea is one of the best fishing tours in Iran which provides a seemingly inexhaustible source of sturgeon, salmon, and other species of fish, some of which spawn in the chilly streams that flow into this sea from the high Alburz Mountains. In 2000, the total fish catch was 411,500 tons. Caviar of unrivaled quality is produced by the Iranian Fisheries Co., formerly a joint Russo-Iranian venture but now wholly owned by the government of Iran. About 200,000 kg of caviar are sold per year, most of which is exported, providing a substantial share of the world's supply. Exports of fish products in 2000 amounted to nearly $50 million. The fishing grounds of the Persian Gulf were long neglected, but during the 1970s new fishing fleets and packing and conserving facilities were established. The Iran-Iraq war and consequent environmental damage retarded the development of fisheries in this region. Total marine catch has more than doubled from 198284 levels.
Iran Traveling Center operates adventure sport fishing destinations located in Persian Gulf, Caspian Sea and local rivers allover Iran, designed for the all people interested in fishing.
Operated by fishermen who know the region and who have angled in its waters, it is full of fun and sometimes it offers ample challenges for even the most avid enthusiast.
you will be surrounded by exquisite, rugged wilderness during the day and unequaled comfort in accommodations at night. you will see rivers and lakes that you will the privilege to enjoy.
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Looks like we went from July straight to autumn, bypassing August. Nighttime temperatures have been as low as 43F/6C with daytime temperatures struggling to reach 58F/20C). Add in near-daily showers and a bit of wind, and it definitely feels more like autumn. One bright spot in all of this–no need to water the plants!
The final results of last weekend's small business market showed a total of thirteen autographed books and twenty-one sheets of Sylvia's laminated poetry sheets and a few pieces of pyrography were sold. Definitely pleased with the results.
Here's this week's quote (Compliments of http://www.wisdomquotesandstories.com/):
"Fate controls who walks into your life, but you decide who you let walk out, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."
So who was born on this date in history? Let's find out who in the writing world was born on August 15th, the third Sunday of the month. (Compliments of http://www.onthisday.com/today/birthdays):
Luigi Pulci, Italian poet (Morgante); Bartol Kašić, Croatian writer and linguist; Matthias Claudius, German poet; Walter Scott, Scottish historical novelist and poet (The Lady of the Lake, Rob Roy); Thomas De Quincey, English writer (Confessions of English Opium Eater); Louise Colet, French Romantic poet; Edith Nesbit, British children books author (The Story of the Treasure Seekers, Five Children and It); Johan Bernard Schepers, Frisian writer (Braga); Edna Ferber, American author and playwright (American Beauty, Cimarron); Jan Brzechwa, Polish poet (The Beetle); Hans Lorbeer, German writer and politician; Jan Campert, Dutch resistance fighter and poet (Song the 18 dead); Julia Child, American chef, author and television personality (The French Chef)Peter Nicholson Gunn, Australian writer (The Churches of Rome); Kamiel van Baelen, Flemish author and resistance fighter (Mensch op Weg); Benedict Kiely, Irish author and broadcaster; Robert Oxton Bolt, English playwright (A Man for All Seasons, Doctor Zhivago); Robert L. Forward, American physicist and sci-fi writer (Dragon's Egg, Starquake); Janusz A. Zajdel, Polish sci-fi author (The Whole Truth about Planet Xi); Tony Robinson, English actor, comedian and author; Mary Jo Salter, American poet and co-editor of The Norton Anthology of Poetry; Stieg Larsson [Karl Stig-Erland Larsson], Swedish author (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo); Rob Thomas, American writer; and Robert Macfarlane, English nature writer.
Any names familiar to you? I recognized Walter Scott and Julia Child. Whether you recognize anyone on the list or not, if today's your special day I hope you have a great one and many more to follow!
My Published Work
I'm absolutely thrilled to share the recent five-star editorial review Dangerous Alliance received from Chanticleer Reviews. Please click on the title to check it out.
Throughout August, all of my novels are participating in a mystery, thriller, and suspense promotion. There are eighty-five novels available through this promotion, so you're bound to find something of interest. Why not check these out–never know when you'll come across your next favorite author.
My Work in Progress
I completed the third and fourth edit passes of Revenge this week. There were another six new chapter reviews, bringing the total number to 757. As always, plenty of useful suggestions as always to improve my writing and very timely with editing well underway.
Here's the final snippet:
Sam and Charlie stood next to their black and gray vehicle with bright orange wheels. "Can I drive?"
Charlie raised a brow. "Ever driven on the left side of the road before?"
"No, but there's always a first time."
Charlie shrugged and tossed the keys to Sam. "Try not to kill us."
They squeezed into the small vehicle.
Sam started the engine. "Well, navigator. Show me the way."
Charlie laughed. "Head to Front Street and turn onto Crow Lane. We need to follow the main road to Somerset."
"Okay. Just tell me when to turn."
Charlie glanced at the map on his smartphone. "Not long after we are on Railway Trail, the road will fork. Keep to the left."
Sam gestured through the windshield. "There's a sign ahead mentioning South Road and Middle Road."
"Stay on South Road. Both end up in Somerset, but we'll return on the other one to mix up our route as much as we can."
They continued their journey. On either side of the road, houses and walled compounds were juxtaposed between stretches of trees. Telephone poles ran along the righthand side, while on the left, glimpses of the water could be seen.
"Slow down." Charlie tightened his seatbelt. "Appears to be a blind curve, and this is a narrow road."
"Not to worry—"
"Watch out!" Charlie reached over and jerked the wheel to get them back in their lane and out of the path of an oncoming delivery vehicle straddling the center line.
Sam let go of the wheel.
He overcompensated as she did so.
The Tazzari plunged over the edge.
Although I concentrated on my editing of Revenge, I still completed chapter eleven of Ultimate Escalation.
With the original chapter reviews from when I posted the first seven chapters combined with crits on the revisions and the new ones, there's been there's been 224 reviews, and increase of ten over the past week.
My goal is to complete the first draft of Ultimate Escalation by the end of February 2022. Obviously, things might get in the way, but that's my plan right now.
Books I'm Reading
I recently finished reading The Supremacy License (A Sinatra Thriller Book 1) by Alan Lee. While the main character, Mannie, AKA Sinatra, functions on little sleep and food while suffering multiple beatings, his love for his adopted country, American, is like a shining beacon. Add an unending supply of adrenaline and Mannie is a law enforcement hero.
The plot is well contrived, although some people think it stretches realism. However, I found it to be thoroughly enjoyable and a definite page turner. This is the first novel by Alan I've read, but it certainly won't be the last!
That brings us to an end for another week. I hope you found something of interest or at least useful for your own writing and reading. If you have any suggestions for a topic you'd like to read about, please let me know. Until the next time, thank you for reading and hope you drop in again.
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Keeping Awake to Christian Responsibility
THE time for this old world is rapidly running out. How do we know? Because of the fulfillment of Jesus' great prophecy, concerning which he said: "When you see these things happening, know that he is near, at the doors. Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things happen."—Mark 13:29, 30.a
Of what concern is that to Christians? Of very great concern because Jesus went on to say: "Keep looking, keep awake, for you do not know when the appointed time is. It is like a man traveling abroad that left his house and gave the authority to his slaves, to each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to keep on the watch. Therefore keep on the watch, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, . . . in order that when he arrives suddenly, he does not find you sleeping. But what I say to you I say to all, Keep on the watch."—Mark 13:33, 37.
What coming is here referred to? Not Christ's presence or parousia, which began in 1914, nor the manifestation of his presence, the epiphaneia, which began in 1918 with Jehovah coming to the temple with the messenger of the covenant, but to his coming at Armageddon, his apokalypsis, his revealing, to which Jesus also referred when he said: "Look! I am coming as a thief."—Rev. 16:15.
To what must Christians keep awake? To their God-given responsibilities. Everyone who has dedicated himself to do God's will and to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ must love and serve God, even as was required of God's people in times past: "What is Jehovah your God asking of you but to fear Jehovah your God, so as to walk in all his ways and to love him and to serve Jehovah your God with all your heart and all your soul."—Deut. 10:12.
What various responsibilities does this include? Among the first is to speak the word of Jehovah faithfully: "The Lord Jehovah himself has spoken! Who will not prophesy?" The early Christians appreciated their responsibility to do this, for we read that "those who had been scattered went through the land declaring the good news of the word." The apostle Paul had an especially keen appreciation of his commission to preach, for he exclaimed: "Really, woe is me if I did not declare the good news!" This responsibility no dedicated Christian can sidestep or avoid, but he must keep awake to it, alert to all opportunities to discharge it. During the month of May Christian ministers will be doing so by featuring the Bible-study aid From Paradise Lost to Paradise Regained in their ministry.—Amos 3:8; Acts 8:4; 1 Cor. 9:16.
Christians also have a responsibility toward their neighbor, because they must love their neighbor as they do themselves. Love of neighbor requires them to warn their fellowmen of the urgency of our times, that time is running out and soon there will be no more opportunity to escape Armageddon's destruction.—Mark 12:31.
The heads of families have a special responsibility to which they must keep awake. It is not enough for them to provide food, clothing, shelter and schooling for their offspring. These also must be made ready for the final inspection at Armageddon. Parents, read the Bible to your children, study the Bible with them, pray with them, take them to Christian meetings where they can learn more about God's Word, along with you, and then have them accompany you in the preaching work. It is easy to neglect these responsibilities unless you keep awake.—Deut. 6:5-7.
And then there are certain responsibilities in connection with the local Christian congregation. Mature male Christian ministers are charged with the oversight, smooth operation and progress of a congregation of ministers consisting of men, women and children. Included in their responsibilities is their keeping blameless and without any reason for reproach by people on the outside. Like good shepherds, they must seek out the "lambs" that have strayed, become lost or sick and give them special attention, so as to restore them to the flock and to spiritual vigor.
Today, more than ever before, the counsel recorded at 1 Thessalonians 5:6 is pertinent: "Let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses." So let each Christian keep awake to his responsibilities to his God, to his neighbor, to his family and to his congregation. Doing that, he will gain Jehovah's approval and can hope to survive the coming battle of Armageddon to enjoy endless life in God's new world.
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Posted on October 22, 2020 in: General News
All social distancing and safety protocols recommended by the CDC and listed on the COVID-19 Mandates and Directives webpage are still in effect. Although The Office of Communications and Planning at the Archidiocese has received a number of complaints that some parishes are not enforcing the mandate for masks upon entry or anytime outside of the pews, or enforcing social-distancing guidelines; St. Matthias continues to ask everyone to be masked whenever you are on St. Matthias the Apostle grounds or attending Mass. We want to reassue you that providing the safest possible environment for the faithful in our parish is a continued top priority. This is especially important now as we enter cold and flu season.
Planning for a possible increase in congregation sizes this upcoming Advent and Christmas season is in full swing. Parishioners may continue viewing Mass via live-stream. All safety protocols still need to be followed even during this busy time. Please pray for everyone in the parish involved in planning and executing any additional safety precautions to ensure the safety of all the faithful this upcoming Advent and Christmas season.
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A call has been made by the chairman of Cattle Breeders Association , Alhaji Moribo Bello who is the chairman of Auchi branch in Edo State that cattle breeders and the host communities in the country should allow peace to reign .
Alhaji Bello made the call today in an interview with journalists in his office in Auchi Local Government , Edo State , on lingering crisis between Fulani herdsmen and some communities in Nigeria .
He said there is need for us to love ourselves and also learn to live in peace which is very essential and it is only in atmosphere of peace we can progress as a nation .
According to him , " As far as I am concern , I love peace and I want everybody to live in peace . In our branch here , there is nothing like crisis though we heard about affected states in the North but thank God they are resolving it ."
" No matter the type of business we are doing , if there is no peace we can't progress . It is in atmosphere of peace only we can progress as a nation . "
He therefore called on other cattle breeders , Fulanis and host communities across Nigeria to love themselves and give peace a chance to reign so that together we can make ourselves proud .


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Cedar Mountain Candle's spring & summer mini candle set includes eight mini mason jar candles. Choose any eight of our amazing spring summer scents.
Don't know which scent to get? Want to try them all? This mini candle set is perfect for sampling our best spring summer scents! Makes a great gift for candle lovers! At Christmas, you can save big on stocking stuffers as you can use each candle as a little gift!


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- "Every delay in the answers to our prayers is also planned by God to give us something better than what we asked for." – Annie Poonen
In Everything – Streams in the Desert 10/13
"In nothing be anxious" (Phil. 4:6).
No anxiety ought to be found in a believer. Great, many and varied may be our trials, our afflictions, our difficulties, and yet there should be no anxiety under any circumstances, because we have a Father in Heaven who is almighty, who loves His children as He loves His only-begotten Son, and whose very joy and delight it is to succor and help them at all times and under all circumstances. We should attend to the Word, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
"In everything," that is not merely when the house is on fire, not merely when the beloved wife and children are on the brink of the grave, but in the smallest matters of life, bring everything before God, the little things, the very little things, what the world calls trifling things–everything–living in holy communion with our Heavenly Father, arid with our precious Lord Jesus all day long. And when we awake at night, by a kind of spiritual instinct again turning to Him, and speaking to Him, bringing our various little matters before Him in the sleepless night, the difficulties in connection with the family, our trade, our profession. Whatever tries us in any way, speak to the Lord about it.
"By prayer and supplication," taking the place of beggars, with earnestness, with perseverance, going on and waiting, waiting, waiting on God.
"With thanksgiving." We should at all times lay a good foundation with thanksgiving. If everything else were wanting, this is always present, that He has saved us from hell. Then, that He has given us His Holy Word–His Son, His choicest gift–and the Holy Spirit. Therefore we have abundant reason for thanksgiving. O let us aim at this!
"And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." And this is so great a blessing, so real a blessing, so precious a blessing, that it must be known experimentally to be entered into, for it passeth understanding. O let us lay these things to heart, and the result will be, if we habitually walk in this spirit, we shall far more abundantly glorify God, than as yet we have done. –George Mueller, in Life of Trust
Twice or thrice a day, look to see if your heart is not disquieted about something; and if you find that it is, take care forthwith to restore it to calm.–Francis De Sales
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A few years ago I didn't care beans about Search Engine Marketing (SEM). I mean, I submitted my website URL to 54 search engines, so it doesn't matter to me. Right?
Speaking of submitting your URL to 54 search engines… can we take a little rabbit trail here? Right now there are only TWO major search engines. Google and Bing. Many people do not know that a few years back Bing and Yahoo joined forces and now use the same search engine for searches. Not only that but all of the other search engines out there use either Google or Bing search engines for their search info.
So… Let me ask you this. How important is it for your business to be ranked on page one of Google? That's easy! Google has 65% to 70% of the search market share! Google is a monster search engine! If you want your business listed anywhere you WANT it to be listed on Google!
Okay so let's look at a few stats to help you think this through.
Search Engine Statistics
1. Google owns 65-70% of the search engine market share!
2. 93% of online experiences begin with a search engine. (Search Engine Journal)
3. Over 39% of customers come from search (Marketing Charts)
4. There are over 100 billion global searches being conducted each month.
5. 88.1% of US internet users ages 14+ will browse or research products online.
6. Search directly drove 25% of all online U.S. device purchases.
7. 82.6% of internet users use search.
8. 70% of the links search users click on are organic.
9. 70-80% of users ignore the paid ads, focusing on the organic results. (Search Engine Land)
10. 75% of users never scroll past the first page of search results. (Hubspot)
That is why you want to be on page one of Google! But how do you do that? Contact 7Trillion Corporation today and in a few short minutes we can show you how to draw in more business for your company. Not kidding! Call us! Allow us to show you how we use videos to create a superior online presence for your company; boost traffic to your Website using proven Search Engine Marketing (SEM) techniques, thereby causing your phone to ring!
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This year, EP2 students are repeating the English project from TR@MS. We are doing a videocall with students from Monalco school, in Igualada. We are going to ask and answer questions about ourselves to get to know each other, like "What's your name?" "What's your favourite food?" or "What's the name of your teacher?".
We have been practicing a lot!!
In these two videos we show them our school before the videocall.
Look at EP2 boys and girls talking about Ginebró!


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Are You Looking for some fresh Android games?
Ever have those days when you are craving that perfect game on the go? We all have our favorite gaming console(s) or gaming PC at home, but what about those long lunch breaks? Waiting periods in the office?
Gaming companies have been coming up with some fantastic new mobile games for us that we can play while we are away.
From mobile RPG's to console-level graphic racing games, there are a plethora of different options to choose from.
To help you get started, we have created a list of the top 15 Android games to keep you so entertained you will never want to put your phone down.
So, grab your trusty phone charger, and let's get started!
The 15 Best Android Games Currently Available
1. Pokémon Go
Haven't you always dreamed of having Pikachu in your pocket? Pokémon Go is a free android augmented reality mobile game that requires you to go out into the real world to explore to catch them all! After creating your own custom avatar, you begin your gameplay by walking/jogging/running to find your nearest Pokémon.
Tasks will range from collecting and hatching eggs, collecting Poke Balls at designated stops, and going to the local 'Gym' for battles amongst other players. Poke stops can be found at local parks, monuments, landmarks, restaurants, and many more locations.
If you are looking for fun and a way to get those extra steps in, Pokémon Go is a great one to try!
2. Pubg Mobile
You can now have the entertainment PlayerUnknown's battle royale madness right at your fingertips with the PUBG Mobile. The mobile version has an added building element to it, which you will not see in the regular version.
The game begins with you parachuting onto the game island, where you will have to scavenge the land to obtain everything that you will need to win.
With the high energy and suspense of PUBG Mobile, you will never have a boring lunch break again.
3. Harry Potter: Wizard's Unite
If you love the magic of Harry Potter, and the game style Pokémon Go, then Wizard's Unite is an absolute must play. Hop on your broomstick and fly to the nearest fortress to start collecting magical creatures and bringing the magic to your hometown.
Wizard's Unite is a free play that includes inns, greenhouses, using port keys, and magical traces during your real-world exploration. Wizard's Unite provides you with your own Ministry ID and profession of your choosing as you follow the mysterious story that will keep you curious all day long!
4. Stardew Valley
If a relaxing, task-based game is more your speed, then Stardew Valley will be a great choice! Stardew Valle focuses on owning your own digital farm that you must cultivate and grow.
The game is open-ended, allowing players to take on several activities such as growing crops, raising livestock, crafting goods, mining for ores, selling produce, and socializing with the townsfolk, including marriage and having children.
Also, players can go fishing, cook, crafting, explore caves, battle creatures, and take on quests. This not-so-mini RPG is readily available in your App Store, waiting for you to begin!
5. Boris and the Dark Survival
Both utilizing traditional cartoon artwork with what is considered an aspect of horror, Boris, and the Dark Survival will keep you abundantly entertained. The gameplay follows Boris from a top-down view as you explore the depths of Joey Drew Studios in search of supplies, all while trying to escape the Ink Demon.
You must do your best to hide, but Should the Inkblot Demon see you, the chase will be on. Boris will have to escape while avoiding dead ends and losing his stamina before getting caught. Although you can refill your stamina by eating from vending machines, try your best not to run through the studio unless you are being chased!
6. Riptide GP
Not only is this a racing game, but it is a hydro-powered one!
Riptide GP can be described as the first console-quality water racing game brought right to your mobile device. These game levels provide twisting canals, rivers, futuristic cityscapes, and mysterious research facilities.
Riptide has three different game modes and several hydro jets to choose from for you to do those stunts to earn boost and extra points. If you are looking for that adrenaline rush during your morning coffee break, Riptide will get you moving.
7. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
With this game, you can use the force right from your Android phone.
Heroes is a free play game set in a cantina in a distant corner of the Star Wars galaxy, where people of diverse species compete in simulated holographic battles.
You get to collect multiple characters from both the light and the dark side of the fight, including Luke Skywalker, Boba Fett, and Ahsoka Tano. Game modes include various modes such as squad arena, dark and light side battles, cantina, galactic wars, raids, and various special events.
Whether you are trying to save the galaxy, or just get through a long lunch break, Heroes will provide bountiful entertainment.
8. Horizon Chase
Following the retro arcade theme, Horizon Chase brings the vibe of the late '80s/early 90's racing games. The graphics of this game will give you the nostalgia of the classic 16-bit graphics found on the original SEGA.
In the game, you'll race around the world through 32 cities, 8 cups, and a total of 78 different tracks. The soundtrack for the game is also very similar to what you would find in SEGA's Outrun or Daytona USA.
Take some time out of your day to experience this depiction of a class. You will not be disappointed!
9. The Elder Scrolls: Blades
The Elder Scrolls series has done us the honor of bringing the *** Ro Dah right to our phones. Blades is an action RPG with console-level graphics played in the first-person perspective.
Unlike the usual Elder Scrolls open-world concept, the mobile installment features three main game modes: Abyss, Arena, and Town. Follow the storyline as you are one of the last remaining members of the Blades, an elite legendary group of spies and bodyguards who served and protected the Empire of Tamriel for many generations.
For that fully immersive experience on the go, grab your phone and give Blades a whirl.
If you love RPGs check out our picks for best free MMORPGs
10. Grid Autosport
In Grid Autosport, you are the professional racecar driver in this realistic racing game. For gameplay, you have the option of single-player career mode or enter competitions via the web with multiplayer online mode.
The cars in Autosport are customizable and fall into multiple categories such as 8 Supercars, GT, IndyCar, and many more. Most of the racecourses in the game are designed to mimic real-world permanent circuits and include some street and fictional tracks.
This is another excellent Android mobile game to fit your need for speed.
11. Call of Duty: Mobile
Designed after the viral Call of Duty series comes Call of Duty mobile, the thrill of Call of Duty on the go. Duty is a free-to-play first-person-shooter listed as one of the best android mobile games.
The mobile installment features many playable characters, maps, and game modes from previous games in the series. Different control settings were included in catering to player's preferences, and a "zombies" game mode was even added.
As the winner of the 2019 best mobile game award, Call of Duty Mobile will keep you entertained for hours on end.
12. Bubble Witch Saga
A magical and straightforward bubble shooting puzzle game that is perfect for some quick fun entertainment. The base of this puzzle game is that the Witches need your help to fend off the dark spirits that are plaguing the country.
Bubble Witch is free to play with some in-game purchases available. The levels are colorful and engaging to keep your mind working to solve multiple levels of puzzles and obtain potions. This game is an enjoyable way to pass the time!
13. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
If you have joined the masses that love Animal Crossing, then Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will be perfect for bringing your game on the go! Pocket Camp is a free play mobile game that has the option of in-app purchases. In the mobile version, you take control of the new campsite manager.
You're in charge, so you can decorate your own campsite however you like! Invite your favorite new animal friends from neighboring islands to explore your custom-designed camp. Complete multiple different tasks to level up and obtain new items.
Providing Both relaxing and feel-good vibes, Pocket Camp will be an essential new game to add to your collection.
14. Shadowgun Legends
Shadowgun Legends is a first-person shooter with role-playing and MMO elements. At the beginning of the game, the player creates a Shadowgun hunter, an elite mercenary, and is then moved to the Hub. There the player can access various missions given by NPC's, in-game bar, casino, shops, and multiplayer missions.
The world of Shadowgun is a consumer-driven society that is being threatened by an alien race from an unknown area of the Galaxy called the Torment. The game consists of over 200 single-player campaign missions and many multiplayer game modes such as Duel, Ascendancy, Elimination, and Dungeons.
With plenty of missions to explore, Shadowgun should be added to your download list.
14. Monument Valley
Monument Valley is described as a surreal exploration through fantastical architecture and impossible geometry. This game will appear as if you are manipulating beautiful dream-like artwork as you guide the silent princess Ida through mysterious monuments, uncovering hidden paths, and unfolding optical illusions.
Your goal is to outsmart the Crow People while navigating the artistic geometry of the setting. This game is relaxing, visually appealing, and provides puzzle-based entertainment to enhance your day.
Bonus Level
Really this classifies as an app and not a game, but hear us out. Mistplay is a free Android app that pays you real Google Play, Steam codes, and gift cards for installing and playing new Android games. If you are going to play mobile games anyway, why not get paid???
You won't get rich playing games with Mistplay; however, it's a great way to pick up free Google play.
Plus, Misplay stacks well with the S'more app and MobileExpressions, install all three on your Android device, and turn your gaming sessions into a real money maker.
The Bottom Line
Now that you have completed our list, which game will you try first? There are endless options of android games to choose from, but these top fifteen will help you to get a head start in your mobile gaming journey.
Take some time to explore the wide variety of Android mobile gaming options on this list, and you may enjoy a new type of game that you had never tried before.


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It may not seem like it at first, but picking the right clippers is kind of a big deal. You have to consider the thickness of your dog's coat, how often you'll be grooming, grooming styles...
But, most importantly of all: you have to consider the comfort of your dog. Because I hear the same complaints over and over again... Clippers getting stuck, getting too hot, or making too much noise, and it causes dog's to flee in terror!
I've worked as a professional groomer for 8 years now, and I have thousands of hours of dog and cat grooming under my belt. Over the years I've used dozens of different clippers, and I can tell you what clippers work, and how to make grooming your dog easy and even a little bit fun.
Why Picking The right Pair Is Important
I know it's tempting to just go for bargin-bin-cheap clippers - and who cares? They all just clip hair anyway, right?
Well, yes, but where things get ugly is when you don't have enough cutting power to get through your dog's coat, when your blades overheat and burn their skin, or the excessive noise scares your puppy.
And when your dog gets uncomfortable, they become very uncooperative. You can see how this might get frustrating.
By doing the research (which I did for you in this review), and picking something suitable for you and your dog, you'll avoid a lot of painful grooms.
The Difference Between Clippers Explained
There's a massive assortment of pet (and human) clippers out there, all claiming to be the newest and best - but what is the actual difference?
When it comes to pet clippers what you're essentially paying for is Cutting Power and Comfort. Manufacturers will attempt to do this in several ways: by giving you stronger torque and SPM (strokes per minute) for maximum cutting power and speed. While trying to reduce noise and heat to make the grooming experience comfortable for your dog.
Other features may include: Quick charging time, longer lasting batteries (for cordless sets), comfortable grips, strong build, and all sorts of cool colors and LEDs.
Based on those 3 factors - we created a template for how we reviewed each clipper...
How We Rated Each Pair
We rated each clipper based on three primary things:
- Comfort for your Dog - Do they get too hot or excessively noisy?
- Budget Friendly - Are they too expensive for what they offer?
- Overall Power - How easy is it to clip through dense or matted fur?
Secondary ratings are based on:
- Comfortable Grip - Easy to hold for long periods of time
- Good Build - Will it survive being dropped?
- Battery Charge Length - (if a cordless pair)
Power and Comfort
Corded or Cordless?
The biggest difference between corded and cordless is simply power. Cordless pairs must rely on a battery - which limits how much voltage that motor can use and therefore limits clipping power. Corded pairs are plugged into the wall socket and are only limited by the strength of the motor.
Therefore corded sets are usually strong enough to get through any coat. However, cordless sets have the advantage of being easier to handle, and are great for touch ups and finishing.
SPM, Torque, and Power
The way many manufacturers refer to the power of their clippers is with Strokes Per Minute, or how many times the blade travels back and forth within 60 seconds. Often times many people mistake higher SPM for more cutting power.
But just because the blade is moving fast doesn't mean it has power behind it.
For this example let's imagine you're chopping down a tree with an axe:
Imagine chopping at a tree as fast as humanely possible, but with absolutely no strength - you would barely make a dent! In this case your "Strokes Per Minute" may be high, but it makes no difference.
Now imagine taking a step back, take a deep breath, and swinging with all your strength. Even though it's slower - that swing has some serious power behind. With clippers we call that Torque.
The last element to consider is how Sharp your axe is. If your cutting tool is dull, then it's going to take a lot of extra time and energy to cut that tree down. Which is why a sharp blade can make all the difference.
What Makes a Powerful Set of Clippers:
A combination of SPM (speed), Torque (strength), and a Sharp Blade make a great set of clippers that can get through anything.
The Other Problem with High SPM
So while it may appear that a very high SPM and power leads to faster and easier cutting, it also leads to greater friction and noise.
The best clippers combine a medium level of SPM (2000 to 3500) with a good torque for cutting strength. That way you get the best of both worlds.
Corded sets generally have more torque because they're not relying on a battery.
Clippers Getting Too Hot
No matter what blade or clippers you choose, they'll all get hot over time. This isn't always due to faulty product, but just the laws of physics at play. And it always comes down to one thing: Friction.
Heat is our main enemy when it comes to choosing clippers. Thankfully, we can solve this dilemma in several ways.
Why Clippers Get Hot:
Bare in mind that even if you have a sharpened and oiled blade with good SPM, they'll still get hot after a few hours of use. This isn't a manufacturers defect, but just the laws of physics at play.
The keys to a comfortable groom are keeping your blades sharp, using lubricating oil or cooling spray, and having good torque/SPM . And if all else fails, put the clippers down and wait for them to cool until they're a safe temperature.
So how do professional groomers clip all day without burning their dogs?
Groomers will simply swap out blades as they begin to get warm. Often they will have duplicates of every blade length, and while one is in use the other is cooling off on a ceramic tile.
Best Dog Clippers - Full Reviews
Corded (Electric) Clipper Reviews
Our Recommendation: Andis AGC-1 ProClip 2-Speed
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Our top-contender in the corded clipper race - we found these to be the quietest and coolest set (literally and figuratively) out of everything we tested. So if your dog is sensitive to noise, or you need a pair that doesn't get hot while cutting through thick coats (without breaking the bank) - this is the clipper you've been looking for.
They have an adjustable 2-speed SPM (strokes per minute) of 2700, but strong torque, meaning they cut through any coat but stay cool.
I felt the build left something to be desired. Although the grip isn't bad, when you're handling clippers for a few hours it would be nice if they were slightly more comfortable. Also, they're heavier than most other sets we tested, which may be bothersome after some time.
The extra comb attachments it came with weren't great and broke easily, I don't typically use these when grooming in my shop, but it would be nice if they included higher quality accessories.
But these are just minor issues, what we really care about is how it grooms, and it's amazing. The AGC stands up against any coat, whether it's a matted Poodle or a wire haired Yorkie. I've been using my set in a busy grooming shop for 3+ years without any problems.
Oster A6 Cool Comfort Heavy Duty
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This was my second place pick, and is a reboot of the classic A5 (an old favorite among many veteran groomers). The much needed update added a nice looking and comfortable grip, reduced overall weight, and reduced noise.
What's really nice is the 3-speed option, allowing you to alter the SPM (strokes per minute) for cutting through thick coats without getting stuck or creating too much heat. The SPM can be altered from Low (3,100), Medium (3,600), and High (4,400).
Also, the Oster A6 is much, much lighter and easier to handle, and when you're grooming all day that makes a huge difference.
This is our second choice only due to the clippers running slightly hotter and making more noise than our first pick - the AGC ProClip 2-speed. While the A6's are more comfortable to handle and carry less weight - the extra heat and sound are deal breakers, and that's why this comes in a very close 2nd place.
Wahl KM5 2-Speed 'Brushless Motor'
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This was another top contender in all the clippers we tried, its brushless motor means the KM5 clipper stay quiet, with lower SPM but high torque they clip easy but stay cool, and they have an absolute ton of power behind it.
Unfortunately the design choices left us scratching our heads as we tried changing out blades (which requires a screw driver and a few minutes of patience). Almost every clipper out there allows you to easily "snap" new blades in and out, and when you're grooming on the fly you'll often want to change cutting lengths often. This isn't the case with the KM5, and it really put a damper on an otherwise great pair of cutters.
Also, there's problems with the motor, and I've heard many complaints about them completely dying after a year of use. So keep that warranty handy just in case.
Wahl KM10 2-Speed 'Brushless Motor'
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The KM10 is just the upgraded version of the KM5, the only real difference is it's torque. Meaning it can cut through anything you throw at it, perfect for a commercial setting or pro-groomer.
This comes with an increase of cost however, that we're not completely sure is worth it for the average home groomer. But If you're a grooming professional, or you're dealing with some extremely thick coats, then this might be the way to go.
Some customers have complained these motors also die out after a year if use, so make sure you keep that warranty handy.
Oster A5 2-Speed
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A classic that many veteran groomers still love, which was first available 30 years ago. While still a reliable set, we found that it hasn't aged well in comparison to it's newer counterparts. The Oster A5 is very noisy, and the high SPM means it gets hot.
Also this set is still housed in it's classic design, which isn't comfortable to hold for more than about 20 minutes. However the A5 never lost it's power, and can still cut like butter through just about any coat.
Wahl U-Clip
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I'll be honest... I wasn't expecting this set to perform well. But, I was pleasantly surprised. They worked great on light coated dogs and even made short work of some mats. The real hang-ups with the U-Clip become apparent with thick coats and densely matted dogs, I had to run through their coat several times and still had difficulty. They just didn't have the power needed for those dense spots.
Also, this set gets hot! A few times I found I had to let them cool down after an hour of use.
If you have a dog with light hair, or even a cat that needs a trim, there's no doubt these clippers will be good for you and your wallet. However, you might need something with a little more power for those thick coats.
Cordless (Battery) Clipper Reviews
Oster Lithium Ion Volt Cordless
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As far as cordless clippers go, the Oster Volt is a heavy-duty beast. They have the same power as a corded set (which is unheard of) but still maintains long battery life. I can say hands down this is the best set of cordless clippers I've used - so why isn't this my top choice? At the time I'm writing this review the price is quite steep. Unless you're a professional groomer the price may be hard to justify.
It's important to note the Volt doesn't use a standard 5-in-1 blade that most cordless sets come equipped with, but rather individual blades for each cutting length. This is a really nice change as I'm not stuck with 5 predetermined cutting lengths, and I have that extra flexibility in blade lengths.
These also boast a low SPM but high torque, so it can cut through dense coat but the blades remain cool. The Volt more closely resemble a corded clipper with it's ability to change blades and work through tough mats.
In comparison to other sets the Volt has some weight to it, and probably due to the battery size. However they are comfortable to use and feel very well built and durable. They are also moderately noisy, but generally not enough to scare the dogs.
The volt is an amazing tool with a steep price, if you're looking for top-of-the-line then here it is.
Wahl Bravura Cordless
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The Bravura is an impressive cordless clipper that holds a decent amount of power. It's surprisingly quiet and takes a while to heat up. That being said it just doesn't have enough power for really thick hair and mats. Where the Bravura's really shine is with finishing paws, face, and feet, or dealing with light coated dogs.
If you have a Shih Tzu at home that needs grooming this may well be the last set you ever need to buy, but a thick-haired Labradoodle may be too much for the Bruvura to handle.
The grip is comfortable and it's extremely lightweight, but what's concerning is the build feels hollow and thin. Although I never "drop tested" them, I'm not so sure how well it would survive the impact.
I personally use this set for light-duty use everyday (and rely on my corded set for heavy use). The Bravura has good power, stays cool and quiet, has a long lasting battery (2 hours), and won't break the bank.
Wahl Arco SE Cordless
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Probably the most disappointing result out of everything we tested. At first the Arco SE appeared to be a solid set, but where things took a turn for the worse was the battery life. It simply could not clip at a consistent rate for more than 30 minutes. Upon closer investigation we discovered it doesn't use a Lithium battery, so the power will continuously drop over time. Furthermore, these batteries take over an hour to fully charge.
The set themselves are light, quiet, and as far as I could tell they stay cool for the time being used. The housing feels cheap and hollow, and probably wouldn't survive being dropped too often.
Based on the battery life alone, I cannot recommend the Arco SE unless you have a small dog or cat.


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Shutaf: Partnering Each Other to "Make (Hu)Mans"
There's a very holistic idea in Judaism to which I relate brought down to me many years ago by a truly incredible mentor and tzaddik, Rav Avraham Twerski. It was this: the fundamentals of what we have to do in this world, is partner with G-d and quite simply, "to make man." OR MORE INCLUSIVELY, TO MAKE HUMAN BEINGS. The deeper implications of that concept are how we choose to live our lives, work alongside each other and our creator, and via positive actions, become b'tzelem elokim "like" G-d.
Camp Shutaf's August program – a part of Shutaf Inclusion Programs in Jerusalem, for children, teens, and young adults, with and without disabilities – is one way of "making (hu)mans," inclusively-minded and caring individuals, learning to behave in a way to become a true ben adam, somewhere along the right path of coming closer to G-d.
The word Shutaf itself actually means partnership and that's what it is; partnering with each other to learn and understand that while we're all very different, we're all actually exactly the same in His eyes.
My 9- year old son Golan went to Shutaf this summer. I had absolutely no idea what he was going to do for August. There was no chance our family would take a vacation during that time and neither my husband nor I were able to take off any long-period of time from work. My younger kid was booked into a gan-style camp (wonderful for his age) but for Golan I was completely at a loss. You see, at this age, a backyard camp run by a few 13-year-old boys for a few hours in the morning – great though that is – just doesn't cut it anymore. and loved it as he has in the past. He's older, has waaaaayyy more energy and literally doesn't stop bouncing around. And so the Jewish mother guilt of "I'm failing him," set in.
Truthfully, even if we could afford some fancy shmancy hotel somewhere or a massively expensive sleepaway camp, or (I wasn't working) day trips I wouldn't be thrilled! Because I have personal limitations in that I only drive around my home area, the Gush. And once you've done the three or four activities here (which are always crazy mobbed) you're left with, well, nothing really.
I figured he'd go to the school camp (thank G-d it was available for third graders for the first time this year), a backyard camp for as long as they had one and then, well nothing. Lots of iPad. Which by the way, makes this sweet, awesome little boy… CRAZY. Because all he wants to do is run around.
Add all of this to the fact that 98.3% of his friends leave Efrat for August. Most on what could only be described as once-in-a-lifetime vacations that cost the earth (but happen every year so I guess in these cases they're not once-in-a-lifetime).
So there I was one late Shabbat afternoon, bemoaning this situation to my neighbor, the Marvelous Marci. Bemoaning in a good way though because I'm very positive about my life and I do feel BH I have this "problem" of having an amazing kid whom I do not have the tools to satisfy! But, still bemoaning.
Don't get me wrong. I have no jealousy whatsoever. I am totally content with my life. I have a great husband, a wonderful job, two beautiful boys, a dog and 12 garden tortoises. But that's me. That's not Golan. He's still a 9-year old boy. And 9- year old boys want to bounce. Around. A. Lot.
So when I mentioned this to Marci she was like "how about Shutaf?" Now I'd heard of Shutaf as some friends had sent their kids on it and had really enjoyed it. But I didn't know much. Just that it was a lot of fun, a lot of activity, great food, and, well, a real summer camp. But then I figured that would be another camp we couldn't afford. I presumed that when they call it an "inclusion" camp they meant to just include all types of kids, not parents who have their issues. Or even if it was for kids without traditional disabilities if their parents were poor and had their own set of special needs (see above) then it wouldn't include them. Or even if it did, I couldn't get him there…
But then I found – after talking to Marci – that this wasn't the case. It was a camp for kids "with special needs," but Shutaf's approach is that every kid has special needs because every kid is special and, well, has needs. And isn't that so the case? Don't I always want to laugh and cry at the same time that my kid is not in the special needs class at school but could really use some one-on-one attention? What is that?
And I also found that being a non-profit, Shutaf camps can help you – the parent – with a payment plan, will look at you the parent as one with "special needs," because truthfully, what we so often forget when raising our kids is that we too as parents are "special" and we have "needs" as well. And then I found out that there was a bus!!!!! So I didn't need to panic about transport.
So while Golan dashes to the bus every day excited for another fun-filled day at Shutaf including (and I exaggerate not) archery, carpentry, swimming, Tai-Chi, dog training, soccer and so much more – all led by experts in the field – I can go to work and sit quietly with my coffee in an air-conditioned environment and know that my kid is doing what kids are meant to do in the summer – having a great, fun time in a safe, supportive environment, learning how to be a true ben adam with a ton of other kids who come from all sorts of backgrounds but want the same thing.
This has honestly been the first time ever my son and I have ever been treated as "special." And the first time that our "needs" have been taken into account when it comes to a summer camp. And thus the first time – and I hope and pray of many – that we get to experience a part of what it truly means to "make man" in a partnership, with the kids, the parents, Shutaf and G-d.
So thank you. Thank you for depicting what it means to truly "make (hu)man" – inclusive, caring individuals. Thank you for not discriminating against any kid or any parent and making this a true inclusion camp with the recognition that we are all special.


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"Collections" refers broadly to the countless tools that creditors have at their disposal to acquire payment from debtors who are not paying what they owe. There are many Weehawken, New Jersey laws and regulations concerning the conduct of collections agencies, and what they can and cannot do in order to collect.
What if I Am Owed Money in Weehawken, New Jersey?
If you are owed money and the debtor won't pay, for whatever reason, you are entitled to seek collection by any lawful means. Of course, the means of collection that are considered "lawful" are quite limited. You should be aware of the rules that govern collections before you proceed, as violating them can hurt your chances of collecting, and even expose you to liability.
For example, when trying to collect, creditors are not allowed to use abusive language, contact any third party regarding the debt, and of course they are not allowed to use threats of violence in an attempt to get their money.
One thing you are allowed to do is send a written demand for immediate payment. The demand should lay out the precise amount you believe is owed, so the debtor cannot plausibly claim ignorance of that fact. If a lot of money is involved, it might be wise to hire a Weehawken, New Jersey collections agency. If you go this route, it is important to make sure that you hire an agency that is dependable, and follows the relevant law to the letter.
What if Someone Is Trying to Collect Money Against Me in Weehawken, New Jersey?
If you really owe the money being sought, and you are able to pay it, you should of course do so. If the collection caller is behaving courteously, you should do the same. Even if the caller doesn't behave in a polite manner, you should resist the urge to respond in kind, and ask to speak with a supervisor, or simply end the conversation. Whatever you do, you should never ignore the issue. This will not make the problem go away.
Luckily, you have some options in Weehawken, New Jersey. First of all, you should try to directly contact the creditor, and see if some revised payment plan can be worked out. If this doesn't work, you can ask the collectors to stop contacting you by phone, and they will normally be obliged to do so. Of course, this doesn't make the debt go away, but it may give you some time to collect yourself and prepare a legal defense. Once this happens, the collection agency can only contact you to inform you that it intends to sue you for the debt owed.
If you have retained the services of a Weehawken, New Jersey attorney, they may advise that you declare bankruptcy, depending on your individual situation. In any case, you shouldn't consider bankruptcy before weighing other options, and discussing the matter with an attorney.
How Can a Weehawken, New Jersey Collections Attorney Help?
If you believe that a creditor is violating the law in its effort to collect from you, you should get in touch with a Weehawken, New Jersey attorney, since you may actually have a claim for damages against the creditor.
Also, if you are considering bankruptcy as an option, a seasoned New Jersey attorney can help guide you through the process.


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Painting II
John Cecil Stephenson
- Art Funded
- 2008
- Dimensions
- 51 x 41 cm
- Vendor
- Fine Art Society
He lived at the Mall Studios in Hampstead where the modernist movement in Britain was focused, counting Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson and Mondrian among his neighbours. The international modernism movement in Britain reached its zenith in 1937, the year the Circle book was published and the related Circle exhibition took place at the London Gallery. Painting II may well have featured in the Circle exhibition and shows a leading British artist adopting and adapting the style of European constructivism.
The artist's family; Austin Desmond fine Art with Hazlitt, Holland, Hibert; Fine Art Society, London.


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KANSAS CITY – With an unprecedented surge in job losses, the baking industry had good cause to expect lessening tightness in the labor market. The seriousness of the economic picture was highlighted in recent congressional testimony by Jerome H. Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve. "Nearly 20 million jobs have been lost on net since February, and the reported unemployment rate has risen about 10 percentage points, to 13.3%," he said. "The decline in real gross domestic product this quarter is likely to be the most severe on record."
To date, the economic slump and job loss surge have not helped bakers find workers, a point emphasized in a recent investment presentation by Andrew P. Callahan, president and chief executive officer of Hostess Brands, Inc. "Despite the really high unemployment, labor is not as accessible as it should be for us," he said. He attributed the disconnect to generous unemployment benefits and predicted the pool of job candidates would grow as the summer progresses.
While the likelihood of a rapid return toward full employment has been shrinking, the outlook for the labor market remains highly uncertain. Spikes in COVID-19 diagnoses in many populous states imperil the economic recovery and may give many workers pause when considering returning to the workforce. Generous unemployment benefits, which end in July, have deterred the unemployed seeking jobs but have been considered crucial to sustaining the economy. Providing a safety net without encouraging withdrawal from the workforce will be crucial as the pandemic continues its course.