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We are Boston's premier diving education center for Scuba Refresher Classes (scuba skills update) and other scuba lessons in Massachusetts and New England!
About The Course:
Most dive destinations will require a refresher course be done for any diver who hasn't been on Scuba for a year or more. We offer a refresher program so you can get the bugs worked out before your vacation. This program will help any certified diver get their confidence back by reviewing skills taught in basic open water classes as well as refining buoyancy control. Anything you might want to work on or think needs practice will be addressed as well. You will work directly with an instructor who will make sure you are completely comfortable in the water. All gear rental is provided at no charge but must be reserved ahead of time.
The refresher course consists of one pool session with an instructor and one "open play" pool session. We have pool times available Sunday nights from 4:45 pm - 8:30 pm.
Please Contact East Coast Divers 617-277-2216 with any questions.
Before Class
Note - All the paperwork you'll need along with a "what to do before class" checklist is located in the corresponding tab.
"What to do before class" checklist
Below to you can find an up to date schedule with all of our available Refresher pool sessions. Just remember you need to sign up at LEAST two days in ADVANCE. You can schedule in-person, over the phone or via email.
The pool sessions will happen at the:
Brookline Pool 60 Tappan St., Brookline MA
Private Courses
Interested in a private? We got you covered! Contact the shop and sign-up today!
Much of the process is the same as the regularly scheduled classes, you'll pay in advance and fill out much of the same paperwork.
You'll be doing all of your scheduling through Kim, our training director. She will be in contact within 24 hours of signing up for the course. If you need to contact us sooner please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call us at 617-277-2217.
Students are recommended to provide as much of their own gear as possible. At least your own mask will create a much more enjoyable and productive experience. If you do need to borrow any gear please notify the shop so we can provide you with everything you need in the proper sizing.
We also have everything you will need available in the shop or they can be purchased at our online store!
- 10 Years or older
- Clear medical history or MD sign-off if necessary
- Be at least open water certified.
- Present certification card and log book at the session.
What's Included:
- One 3.5 hour session in the pool.
- Use of all required gear (Except bathing suit and towel) - Contacts recommended for those needing vision correction.
- Internationally trained / certified instructor.
- Review of selected and requested skills.
- Instructor sign-off on logbook.
- Free second play session to practice the skills covered.
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Experience the largest, year-round farmers market in Westchester, voted "Best of Westchester" in 2014 - 2019, six years in a row! With over 50 vendors and 8 nearby parking lots, the Market is a delicious good time every Saturday - rain or shine, 8:30am - 1:00pm. Events for 8/24: Market Sprouts: scavenger hunt by Jacob Burns Film Center (9:30am -11:00am), Music Series: Brazilian and Caribbean …
Pick-your-own season kicks off in early June with the farm's certified organic strawberries. As the season rolls on, you can also pick sweet and sour cherries, organic raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches and nectarines. Check website for availability.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Royal Air Force Red Arrows headline this year's show in the sky! Plus, enjoy simulators, exhibits, a kid zone, aircraft on display and much more. Rain or shine.
Can you "spot" two of the rarest (and littlest) of the big cats on Earth? Visit the Amur leopard habitat for a chance to see cubs Orion and Kallisto. These critically endangered leopards were born at the Zoo in January and recently made their public debut. Just meow-velous!
A musical class that uses songs, stories, games and activities to teach communication using signs from American Sign Language in a way that is fun and easy.
Art and nature exist in harmony on the grounds of PepsiCo's headquarters. Marvel at more than three dozen works by major twentieth century artists as you walk through the carefully tended landscape.
Forget what you think you know about the King of the Dinosaurs. This special exhibition explores the full tyrannosaur story with life-sized reconstructions at various life stages, real fossils and casts, large-scale video projections, hands-on interactives and an exhilarating virtual reality experience that lets visitors work in a group to assemble a T. rex skeleton.
Learn about the native plants of Brazil and become inspired plant lovers and designer-artists like Burle Marx. In the Children's Adventure Garden, kids can pot up a fantastic philodendron plant and design a playful sculpture inspired by the bold colors and geometric shapes used by Marx.
A roaring good time is back at the Bronx Zoo! Take the biggest, most realistic dinosaur ride in America to see 40 life-size animatronic dinos. Learn about species such as T-Rex and Spinosaurus and connections between animals at the zoo and their prehistoric predecessors. Plus, visit the fossil dig area, take photos and more.
Explore this car-free, 172-acre island gem in the heart of New York Harbor. Enjoy Slide Hill, play fountains, hammocks, biking, kayaking and many other activities throughout the summer. Check website for schedule.
Using cardboard, wood and light, create your own constellation, celebrating your favorite nature scene.
Hear ye, hear ye! Enter a recreated 16th century village filled with performers, crafts, games and food! Kids can join Robin Hood's Band, experience the magic of the Fairies in the Enchanted Forest and participate in the Maypole Dances. Check website for exact performance dates and times. Costumes welcome. Rain or shine.
Unleash your Ninja building powers to complete Master Wu's challenges to become a Master of Spinjitzu! Pick your Elemental Power, build and fly your Spinjitzu flyer, create your epic battle movie and more.
See this classic story with a twist come to life through dazzling puppetry! Looking to change his dull and penniless lifestyle, Puss dons a snazzy pair of boots and sets off on a magical journey, proving himself a caring friend willing to help at any cost.
Curious kids explore nature and the Hudson River during this program series at CURB. The day begins with a nature-themed lesson and craft. Families can also participate in seining (fishing with a net) in the afternoon, catching and releasing hundreds of critters.
Meet in the Book Nook for a kindness-themed book reading and discussion followed by an art-educator led good deed project. Club meets every fourth Saturday of the month.
Drop in and make a different craft every week. Materials and templates provided.
Join the community path for environmental education. This is a guided trail experience through the woodland forest. Specially-trained "Trail Ninja" volunteers provide information on trees, plants, wildlife, and seasonal changes. Topics vary each week.
This "beary" fun day features children's crafts and storytelling focusing on Bear Awareness and the facts about real bears.
Meet an amazing variety of fish, crabs, mollusks and other creatures brought up out of Long Island Sound right before your eyes. Help collect and examine the animals on this 2.5-hour cruise.
The garden is a-buzz with pollinators! Learn all about the relationships between a flower's life cycle and bees, bugs and butterflies. Explore an apiary and taste local honey.
This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young children. Learn all about wolves and their important role in the natural world, then visit Ambassador wolves Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr.
Spend a summer evening listening to music in a beautiful setting. Artists include local musicians as well as diverse groups representing music from around the world. Check website for lineup. Take chairs and blankets.
Pick fresh fruit with amazing flavor at this farm in Dutchess County. Strawberries are ready in June, followed later by blueberries, apples and more.
Have a wheel-y fun time at this pop-up roller rink complete with music and theme nights. Located outside at Center Court.
See this pre-Broadway new musical that's laugh-out-loud funny and all about family. Based on a play and movie of the same name, "Mambo Italiano" is part "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", part "Fiddler on the Roof," served with love.
Kids can step inside the colorful world of Trolls in this interactive exhibit in New York City. Pick out your favorite Troll hairdo, then head out on a scavenger hunt to get ready for Poppy's Best Day Ever party. On the way you'll get the party going as a Musical Mix Master, step inside the confetti Caterbus, climb around Critter Creek, and don 3D Glitter Goggles to let loose at the big …
Original picture book art is on display in the Learning Center this summer, highlighting animal characters in conversation with each other and inspiring conversations with the viewer. A variety of styles are on view from books written and illustrated by Nick Bruel, Eric Carle, Carson Ellis, Jerry Pinkney, Giselle Potter, Marisabina Russo, and Mo Willems. Creative illustration and animal-inspired activities …
Take a stroll to the Native Plant Meadow and join children and families as they read the story Bumblebee at Apple Tree Lane and walk among one of their short hiking trails. Stay after to explore the nature center.
Come shop with small farms and local artisan food makers in the center of Rye every Sunday.

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Actors Who Redefined What It Means to Be a Man
Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington, Jackie Chan and more.
Movie and TV stars are looked upon for sources of entertainment. But often, the characters also define what it means to be a man, both on and off the screen. Men like Harrison Ford, Jackie Chan, Pierce Brosnan and Denzel Washington have shaped society's ideas of masculinity again and again, by playing tough, sensitive, life-saving heroes screen, and by doing good deeds and teaching good lessons off-screen. Below we honor just some of the men who redefined what it means to be a man.
Bruce Lee as Lee in Enter the Dragon
Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills in Taken and as Daniel in Love Actually
Denzel Washington as John Creasy in Man on Fire
Jack Nicholson as J.J. Gittes in Chinatown
Jackie Chan as Chief Inspector Lee in Rush Hour
Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who
Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine in Casablanca
John Boyega as Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in multiple James Bond movies
Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Clint Eastwood as Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry
Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones series (and as Han Solo in multiple Star Wars movies)
Danny Trejo from as Razor Charlie in From Dusk Till Dawn and Navajas in Desperado
Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game
Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in Lord of the Rings
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Hobbs in The Fast and the Furious
Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa in Black Panther
Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass in The Revenant (as well as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, Jack in Titanic, and others)


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-Broccoli originated in Italy, where it was developed from wild cabbage and has existed since about sixth century B.C. -The Italian name for broccoli is "broccolo," meaning the flowering top of a cabbage. The word comes from the Latin word "brachium," which means branch or arm, a reflection of the vegetable's treelike shape. -The plant came to France in 1560. Until the early 1700s, broccoli was still not widely known in England and was called "sprout colli-flower" or "Italian asparagus." -Thomas Jefferson was a fan of broccoli and imported broccoli…Read More
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Comprehensive Guide on How to Grow Broccoli
Introduction Common name:Broccoli, Italian broccoli, Calabrese, brocks. Botanical name: Brassica oleracea italica Origin: Mediterranean Broccoli is a hardy biennial grown as a cool-season annual. It grows 18 to 36 inches tall and has broad, thick leaves and a thick main stalk. Broccoli forms single or multiple flowers "heads " of tiny blue-green flower buds. The flowers heads are eaten before they bloom; buds open to tiny yellow flowers. Broccoli will bolt and go to seed in warm temperatures or when daylight hours lengthen. Broccoli is a cool-season crop yjerefore it…Read More


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Textured Footbed and Outsole for Traction Rubber Straps Water Friendly Hand wash cold with mild soap. Air dry away from heat. Rubber sponge outsole.
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Slow Club - Complete Surrender
Name: Slow ClubTrack name: Complete Surrender Hometown: Sheffield Who? Charles Watson (guitar, vocals, piano) and Rebecca Taylor (drums, vocals, guitar). Why now? The pair return with this new single on 5 May, after which they play London's Village Underground (13). Their third album, also called Complete Surrender, is out in July. Hear more: Slowclubband.com


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I'm not into fashion, but I do faithfully adhere to one foundational piece of style advice: before you leave the house, remove one item from your person.
Accessory, bracelet, scarf, ring, hat, whatever.
Why does it work? Because, no matter how hard you've endeavored to keep it basic, inevitably, you're still trying a little too hard.
And the metaphor extends to writing. Don't believe me? Next time you're about to put a piece to bed, try cutting something out. It doesn't matter how short the piece already is; it's still longer than it needs to be, I promise.
If you aren't sure where to start, consider trimming:
- throwaway words. Look for: "that" "there is" "here is" "very" "to be sure" "in all fairness" "literally" "inevitably" "potentially."
- Dull-as-dirt dialogue. There's always a lame direct quote floating around somewhere whose essential premise is restated elsewhere. Excise it.
- Parenthetical content. Don't get me wrong; I love a good parenthesis. But if a bit of information is tangential enough that you feel compelled to ostracize it from the rest of the text, does it really belong? And is a life between bars truly worth living? Cut the thought loose and save it for another day.
- Ready to level up? Try hacking off your last or first paragraph entirely. You will be SHOCKED (and perhaps dismayed) at how often you can do this without losing anything important or relevant.


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Unfortunately there isn't an easy way to do this with a search on LinkedIn campaign.
The best way around this is to either use one of our 3rd party integrations. Growlabs is probably your best bet, since you can setup filters to exclude certain industries.
Another way to set this is up it so build your own list and use the Zapier or CSV upload to run the sequences.
You can also filter your search to include only the industries you want.
We are in the process of building Sales Navigator advanced search filters for Search on Linkedin campaigns.


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I read at OSNews.com that MySQL 4.1 is now Generally Available (GA). MySQL.com also issued a press release. GA status means the MySQL development team considers the software stable enough for production use. Previously MySQL 4.0 was the GA release and 3.23 was considered "Recent; still supported." Currently both MySQL 4.0 and 4.1 are GA, with 4.1 "recommended" over 4.0. The bleeding edge of MySQL development is 5.0, which is alpha code.
When I began writing Sguil installation docs, I advocated using MySQL 4.0. One of the advantages of MySQL 4.0 is UNION, or the ability to combine the result from many SELECT statements into one result set. While Sguil does not currently use this UNION feature, I expect to see it in future releases. The UNION function in MySQL 4.0 and higher results in much faster queries of session data in Sguil. The OSNews discussion mentions that replication has been enhanced in MySQL 4.1. Replication allows sharing data between two database servers, which is helpful for redundancy in security applications like Sguil.
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
MySQL 4.1 Now "Generally Available"
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Black and White or Colour?
As I have said before, the great thing about digital photography is that you can experiment, and you can see (and learn from) the results very quickly. Other than to add my name to the image, I have done nothing to it in post-processing. The sun looks stronger than it was, and I used a polarising filter, but I ended up with this seemingly hybrid black & white/colour image. Interesting.


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Obama hack Ben Rhodes' breakdown on night Hillary LOST to POTUS Trump is epic
(National Sentinel) Sound of Silence: HBO recently released a documentary of the 2016 Election, in which the pay-per-view channel, naturally, followed the campaign of Hillary Clinton.
No doubt HBO execs believed the Pravda media polling and all the "smart" people who said that Hillary was going to win in a landslide.
The campaign compilation, which — had Clinton won — would no doubt have been released already, followed Team Hillary and her Obama sycophant allies throughout.
Then came Election Night. And the historic defeat.
This week a one-minute clip of Obama National Security official Ben Rhodes surfaced.
It shows Rhodes' reaction to the news that Hillary didn't pull off her 'certain' victory.
His weeping and loss for words is epic.
"Ben Rhodes reacting to Hillary Clinton's hilarious defeat in 2016 is the funniest part of the new Obama Documentary on HBO.
"What makes it even better is throughout the documentary he brags how she is going to win," said a tweet from The Columbia Bugle with the accompanying 1-minute segment.
Ben Rhodes reacting to Hillary Clinton's hilarious defeat in 2016 is the funniest part of the new Obama Documentary on HBO.
What makes it even better is throughout the documentary he brags how she is going to win. pic.twitter.com/MGBQNE5ATY
— The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) May 30, 2018
It gets better.
After the clip was released, other enterprising Trump supporters put it to music, including this one to Simon & Garfunkel's 1960s hit, "Sound of Silence":
Ben Rhodes mourning Hillary's election night loss to the tune of Hello Darkness pic.twitter.com/539ZEKtLp2
— Pardes Seleh (@PardesSeleh) May 30, 2018
Even better. You just knew that patriot actor James Woods wasn't going to let this one go.
It's like replaying a scene from your favorite movie again and again and again. I don't think there is a full minute of video I love as much as this… #BenRhodes #SlowMotionMeltdown #BetaMaleWeepFest https://t.co/cBHAdOsmJY
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) May 30, 2018
"It's like replaying a scene from your favorite movie again and again and again. I don't think there is a full minute of video I love as much as this…" he wrote.
We're so lucky that POTUS Trump is in the White House and Hillary (and Bill) may soon be held accountable for at least some of their criminality.
And given what we now know regarding Spygate and all of the underhanded and potentially illegal things the former administration did to try to boost Hillary and undermine POTUS Trump, seeing an Obama sycophant speechless and in tears on Election Night 2016 almost makes all that worth it.
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Red Quinoa 500gm
- Rs.350
Use Coupon Code TRUE10 & Get Extra 10% OFF.
- Naturally gluten-free.
- Rich in antioxidants.
- High content of protein and fibre.
- Good source of vitamin B.
- Effective for weight watchers.
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Tags: Quinoa, Red Quinoa, Gluten Free Quinoa
Quinoa, a superfood which houses a host of health benefits is available in several colours. Red quinoa looks rich and is nutritionally superior to several grains.
True elements Red Quinoa is full of energy, nutrition and health benefits. It has a delicate, slightly earthy flavour and crunchy texture. Once cooked, it develops a crunchy texture and the grains don't stick together.
How can Red Quinoa help improve your health?
- Trying to increase your protein intake?: It is a rich source of complete protein and contains all essential amino acids. It is especially great for vegans and vegetarians, who struggle to find a protein source. It is free from gluten and is suitable for people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance.
- Diabetic and bored of bland food? Add taste to your diet with this product: Helps in regulating blood sugar levels while the lysine in it helps in the repair of tissues and cells.
- Do you frequently crave for a snacky salad? Add it to your meals: It also has a high content of vitamin B and fibre which delays gastric emptying and helps keep you feeling fuller. It reduces hunger pangs and helps in weight management.
- Are you low on Iron? This superfood can help: It can provide you with 10% of the daily requirement of iron and help prevent anaemia.
- Trying hard to maintain cardiac health? Add it to your healthy meals. It is low in fat and contains only unsaturated fats and fibre which help keep cholesterol in control along with maintaining cardiac health. Magnesium also helps improve your heart health.
- Are you scared by the risk of developing osteoporosis? Prevent it by having this breakfast cereal: Due to its high magnesium content, it can be very effective in preventing magnesium deficiency and the diseases that go along with it.
- Eat to nurture your skin: Several antioxidants present in this food protects skin from damage. Healthy fats help prevent dry skin and maintains skin's texture.
Besides, it is useful for preventing several nutritional deficiencies and can even help maintain healthy brain & liver.
Red Quinoa.
How to use:
It is important to note that Quinoa expands when cooked and hence the quantity should be appropriately taken into account. It is also naturally bitter due to the presence of an organically occurring substance called saponin and hence must be washed before use. It can be used as a substitute for rice in any recipe or even for consumption as a staple whole grain on a daily basis. It can be cooked with many ingredients like chicken, chocolate etc. in order to create delicious recipes.
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The Big Y from Family Tree DNA is a fantastic Y-DNA test for finding out more about your direct paternal line. If you want to know what's so great about the Big Y, please see the following posts:
The Big Y test from Family Tree DNA can knock your socks off!
The Big Y could be the best DNA test ever!
Although the Big Y test has new and improved tools, many people also submit their results to a service called YFull for further interpretation, a great matching database, the ability to view the results on a giant family tree to see how you're related to everyone else, and much more. I love this service, and highly recommend it.
For more about YFull, see
What are the benefits of YFull?
Great updates to YFull
Two files are used for evaluating Big Y results
There are two types of files that are commonly used for evaluating Big Y results: the VCF file and the BAM file. We don't need to understand anything about these files to submit them for evaluation.
Recently, many people have been prevented from submitting their results to YFull because YFull needs the BAM file to analyze your results, and the BAM files have not been available from Family Tree DNA. Family Tree DNA has recently been converting all Big Y results, and the BAM files will not be released until the conversion is complete.
Although the BAM file is not available, the VCF file is available from Family Tree DNA.
News from YFull
So here's the great news! YFull will now analyze your VCF file, and when the more complete BAM file is available you will be able to get a free upgrade.
Here's the announcement from the YFull Facebook page:
So let's download the VCF file and submit it to YFull.
Download your VCF file from Family Tree DNA
Log into your FTDNA account. Go to the Big Y section of your page. Click Big Y Results.
On the next page, click Download Raw Data.
You will be taken to the following screen. Notice that there are three green links at the bottom: Download VCF, Download BAM, and Share BAM.
Although the links for Download BAM and Share BAM are shown, the BAM files are not yet available. I will update this page when the BAM files are released.
In the meantime, click Download VCF. This is the file you will submit to YFull. This file is very large, so you won't be able to email it. Right click on Download VCF, and copy the link location. If that does not work, download the file and save it to an online data storage service such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc. Then go to the website for your online service, and log in. Get a link to the file so you can share it. Here is an example from OneDrive:
Submitting to YFull
Go to YFull at https://www.yfull.com
Click the red "Order Now!" You do not have to pay now; you will receive an invoice when your analysis is complete.
On the next page enter your email and name. Then click VCF, FTDNA Big Y, and Link to a sharing file. Paste your online file link.
That's it! Now get ready to see what new information you will find. The YFull analysis is being returned very quickly.


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Friday FAVE'S
Happy Friday friends! Throughout the week I have set aside some items I've come across and will most likely purchase over the weekend! Most of them are on SALE and too good to pass up. Funny how a lot of the items I love are in the pink family-- guess that tells you a fun little fact about me (I love pink).
We are laying low this weekend and working on our house plans to hopefully finalize by Monday! I am SO excited to get these plans finalized, receive all our permits, and start breaking ground!
In the mean time, have fun shopping these adorable items and snag them while they're on sale-- I know I will!
p.s- all images are shoppable-- just click the image you want to get a closer look at!


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Well-known attorney-at-law K.D. Knight has joined the defence team of dancehall entertainer Ninja Man.
The murder trial of the entertainer continues to be plagued by delays as it was once again pushed back when it was called up in court, in April.
Sources close to the prosecution told media reporters that so far, six witnesses have come forward to testify in the high profile murder trial.
"One of the main problem facing these high profile trials is the lack of witness as folks shy away from coming forward, but so far we have six witnesses," the source said.
Ninjaman, whose real name is Desmond Ballentine, was expected to stand trial in the Home Circuit Court but it had to be pushed back because there is another case before it.
The matter, which has been before the courts since 2009, was re-scheduled in October 2013.
Ninja Man is accused of the March 16, 2009 murder of Richard Johnson.
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Kowtow is a New Zealand brand that produces beautiful minimalist pieces with a touch of adrodgyny about them. Clever cuts and takes on volume make for unique collections which prove popular season after season. Kowtow only produces fairtrade, organic clothing that is ethically and sustainably made from seed to garment.
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Healing wisdom and healing guidance for healers at all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced healing teachers.
Receive empowered healing activations plus soul healing wisdom to bring ease and speed to your healing work.
This course represents everything I wish that I had known during my first 10 years of doing healing work.
Discover what causes "healer burnout" and how to avoid it altogether.
This advanced course is for everyone who wants to expand and deepen their healing abilities and their healing wisdom.
Full course includes a series of 12 downloadable mp3 recordings and bonus videos which will be sent straight to your inbox immediately after you place your order.
*Elizabeth (Zabe) Barnes is neither diagnosing nor treating specific health issues. Her sessions do not take the place of medical advice or treatment as recommended by a physician or healthcare professional. You are solely responsible for seeking and following your own medical treatment and care.
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Shoutout to SEP Senior Mackenzie Woodard on her big weekend at the state track meet. Mackenzie finished 5th in the 200m dash and brought home the gold in the 4×200 and 4×400. Great job Mackenzie!!
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Special Message Balloons & Accessories
Help friends, family and colleagues celebrate those extra special occasions with one of our special message foil balloons. We have balloons that will help you to say everything from 'Congratulations' through to 'Get Well Soon', 'Good Luck' and even 'You've Passed' balloons, perfect for young drivers! Our assortment also consists of a range of matching accessories that will make gifting and displaying these balloons extra special.


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It had been a few months from the time I last saw my friend Larry the Landlord. When he walked into my office, I immediately noticed he had lost considerable weight, and he looked rather pale.
"Wow Larry", I exclaimed, "did you go on one of those crash diets?"
"It was the food that they were feeding me", he retorted with a look of disgust on his face.
"Who fed you what, Larry", I inquired in surprise.
"The Sheriff at the county jail" he responded shaking his head.
Puzzled, as usual by Larry's demeanor I asked, "Why were you being fed by the Sheriff at the county jail?"
"Because of the embezzlement charge against me for spending my tenants security deposit and not having any money left after they moved out".
My advice to you, don't be like Larry. Good Santa Clarita property management companies and landlord's deposit all security deposits into a non-interest bearing, secured trust account that is professionally reconciled every month.
Security deposits are used to pay and satisfy all damages caused by tenants. A pre-printed security deposit disposition letter is sent when releasing tenant's security deposit within the legally required 21 days after vacating the property.
Owner statements are securely posted to an online Owners Portal, saving time and paper. These simple statements provide you with a quick snapshot of your property details for the past month with continuous access to complete and accurate accounting records for each property with monthly statements and are extremely handy should any legal issues arise.


text: While Angie has just recently relocated to Calgary & is relatively new to the dealership she has been with the company for a number of years all in direct Customer Service capacities. With more than 25 years of experience, Angie is very good at what she does by nature because is it part of her DNA to do what she can to please others. Patient, soft-spoken, solution oriented, Angie will go the extra mile with a smile, to find the answers that will suit her customer's needs. Angie and her husband are very happy to call Calgary home now, where they are in much closer proximity to their 2 precious daughters.


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Our trip was absolutely delightful and so well done
Sandy & James Deike
March 14, 2017
I wanted to get this to you as soon as I could to let you know that our trip was absolutely delightful and so well done.
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Exploding population bomb
AMIDST intense political wrangling and a show of national indignation over President Donald Trump's threatening words, a more important issue affecting the future of this country has gone almost unheeded. The population time bomb that had long been ticking is now exploding.
While in other underdeveloped countries, the population growth rate has slowed down significantly, it is a different story in Pakistan. The latest population census has shown that Pakistan has moved up the ladder becoming the fifth most populous nation only behind India, China, the United States and Indonesia. It is an alarming situation, especially considering the extent of poverty in the country.
With a staggering growth rate of 2.4 per cent per annum, the country's population is around 208 million. That marks an increase of more than 57pc since the last population census in 1998, and is higher than what had been projected.
The real implications of the census results are lost on the squabbling politicians.
With abysmal human development indicators, this population explosion presents a most serious challenge to the socioeconomic stability and security of this country. With 60pc of the population under the age of 30 and fewer job opportunities, it is a disaster in the making. What is most worrisome is that this population explosion and its implications have drawn little attention from the political leadership that is engaged in a fierce power struggle.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the issue has hardly figured in the national discourse. It is not surprising that the decennial population count, a constitutional obligation, was delayed by almost two decades and was held only on the intervention of the apex court. Not surprisingly, the provisional results of the latest census too are being disputed.
There are some questions regarding the methodology used and how the urban and rural divide is defined. It is Sindh that is up in arms over what is described by its government as a deliberate attempt to understate the population of the province. The fact that Karachi's population is less than what estimates showed gives some credence to Sindh's objections. Meanwhile, the population of Lahore has more than doubled in the same period of time, causing some eyebrows to be raised.
Indeed, there is some explanation to these discrepancies. While part of Karachi falls in the rural category, the Punjab government eliminated the distinction between rural and urban areas in its capital. Then there are also questions about the unexpected rise in the population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Similarly, the higher than average national growth of the population in Balochistan has also been questioned. Some believe it is largely due to the influx of Afghans in the province and that this could alter the ethnic balance between the Baloch and Pakhtun populations. But while this may sound plausible, there is still an urgent need for coming up with all the details and findings of the census. Surely, these are political problems that have arisen after each census.
Notwithstanding the political controversies, the point that is being missed in the entire discourse is the challenge that this uncontrolled population growth poses to our society and how to defuse this exploding bomb. It just shows what little priority we attach to population planning.
Remarkably, while so many parts of the world have seen a reduction in fertility rates and population growth, Pakistan's growth rate has increased. Pakistan's fertility rate is among the highest in the region. Indeed, this is a scary situation. But is anyone bothered?
Interestingly, other Muslim countries like Bangladesh and Iran have successfully controlled their population; that is also reflected in their improved human development indicators. With few efforts going into family planning, there is no sign of the population growth rate coming down significantly. At this rate, Pakistan may well become the world's fourth most populous nation by 2030, surpassing Indonesia.
Not surprisingly, Pakistan is ranked 147th in the Human Development Index with close to 30pc of the population living below the poverty line. Literacy rate remains dismally low at 58pc, though many dispute even this figure as too high. With thousands of newborns added to the population each day, even this ranking on the development index would be hard to sustain.
One other alarming development is rapid urbanisation testing the fragile infrastructure of megacities. Census data shows explosive growth in urban centres since the last census. The fact that Pakistan is witnessing one of the fastest urbanisation rates is not fully reflected in the census because of the skewed definition of urban and rural areas. Hence the urban population at 36.4pc of the total population appears unrealistic.
This massive population growth is one of the factors contributing to environmental degradation. Major environmental challenges currently confronting Pakistan such as climate change, deforestation, pollution and waste management are rightly attributed to rising population density.
Pakistan, being one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, has to bear the consequences of the increasing population. The existing environment management capacity cannot sustain such a large population if it is to provide a good quality of life.
Meanwhile, for a country confronting violent extremism, such a high population growth rate and huge youth bulge with apparently shrinking economic opportunities make it far more difficult to deal with the rising menace of militancy. There may not be a direct link between radicalisation and poverty but some studies show illiteracy as one of the major causes of youth being attracted to extremist religious groups. An illiterate and unemployed population provides readymade volunteers for militant groups of all hues.
All these problems faced by the country cannot be dealt with effectively unless the population growth is brought under control. It may be late but the situation can still be salvaged with the state taking the issue more seriously. The exploding population bomb has put the country's future in jeopardy. But is anyone paying heed to the approaching catastrophe?
The writer is an author and journalist.
Published in Dawn, August 30th, 2017
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No one is listening, we have other spending priorities.
Most effective way to reduce population growth is spending on primary education and health, but can't see it happening, submarines are more important.
Forcast is now 400 million souls in 2050 an still growing !
Sindh is not accepting the census numbers which in turn further erodes the credibility and integrity of the federation.
Census data might not be scientifically perfect due to mistakes in data collection but the final compilation cancels out most of the under and over accumulation of data by census workers. The perpetual whining of professional politicians can not be stopped but the final figures must be accepted as correct as humanly possible under Pakistani conditions. There is no reason to manipulate the final outcome, because such corruption does not pay. However, census commission must double check data collection in few randomly selected wards. With the focus of all national level energies on defense, war, foreign policy and politics and focus of individual thoughts on making vertical connections past milky way galaxy do not look good for any serious effort to control population explosion.
Women have 2 or 3 children on average. To be married is the norm.
We have hit the bottom.
"The book An Essay on the Principle of Population was first published anonymously in 1798, but the author was soon identified as Thomas Robert Malthus. The book predicted a grim future, as population would increase geometrically, doubling every 25 years, but food production would only grow arithmetically, which would result in famine and starvation, unless births were controlled. " Wikipedia _ The conclusion of Malthus' Theory of Population is that Man and Nature always eliminate excess populations through epidemic disease, famine, starvation and war. That these are the natural checks on overpopulation. The Black Plauge, World War I and 400 years of starvation in China seem to be prime examples. In fact Adolph Hitler excelleated the process of World War I.
Pakistani society seems to have great inertia for making changes in the right direction.
I would say that over 50% of people in my village go to sleep hungry. They eat something but don't get enough calories or nutrients. These people have diminished intelligence. They are lacking in energy. They are barely competent as workers. They are not dying but as people they are functioning well below their capacity. Because no one is dying the newspapers don't report it. This is a massive problem throughout Pakistan but we just ignore it. It is only when you look back over 20 or 30 years you see the growth in population. I see no solution in sight until we comtrol our population.
Very aptly analysed, hope people who matter get the time to go through it, and pay, 'heed to the approaching catastrophe?'
Lahore's poplulation has increased 116 % one of the highest. Family planning must be implemented by Govt. in true spirit specially in lahore.
Well written on urgent topic.Another concern would be water which is already limited and additional population would put more pressure on its availability.Pakistan is already facing challenges with IWT and nature does not increase water supply as population increases.
The numbers are not accurate and another 20M can be easily added to current count. Karachi itself has more than 5M ppl than official figure. Need to bring one child policy and increase minimum age for marriage.
Pakistan should set up a population department with 2 child policy and promote it through awareness and education in rural and urban areas. The population must be below 180 million.
Very well said.
Very astute observation by an outstanding writer. All third world countries should control their populations in view of limited water and food resources which are unable to keep pace with growing populations.
The population growth rate of 2.4 percent a year is beyond belief. It is a disaster That is waiting to happen as the author of this article has correctly pointed out. It poses an existential threat to the nation. The tragedy is that nobody and nobody in the nation save people like Prof Hoodbhoy want to talk about it. It has been a taboo subject for too long in spite of the threat it has posed. It is a matter of utmost urgency and all those who care for the survival of the nation must put their pull together and chalk out a program to deal with this daunting problem. Waiting for action by the government would be utterly useless. For a variety of reasons governments whether federal or provincial are incapable of tackling this problem.
problem facing us.
I have been advocating for long to have two child policy at max. People of Pakistan must take decision for the future generations.
@Komal The reason is majority & minority. If I say, why Sunni population is less than Shia population in Iran, does it make sense? This thing may be true anywhere in world due to ratio between majority and minority. But if you are opposed to the majority, then its ok.
Increasing Population is not the issue ! Mismanagement is the issue more population means more manpower more resource makers but we are facing the odds due to poor state managers that's all everything can be done in Pakistan more beautifully than any other country only if the management wills to do so ...
Any Addition to the population is a normal & Natural process, but Multiplication is abnormal & un-Natural. Imagine cancer cells, which multiplies. I appreciate those nations, which have maintained addition and condemn those having multiplication... 2+2 by 4 = 32 whereas, 2x2 by 4 = 65,536
Allow only two child for each couple! tax the third one! and let the media to advertised contraceptive products freely!
Poverty and militarization, both a sign of death and disease produce high population growth . Control infant mortality and produce a society where war is not endemic and the population is bound to fall. The rich and powerful in this case country need to realize that no matter what amount of money they amass stealing from the people, it's consequences will confront them in the form of a garbage heap that they are turning the country into. A kingdom of trash is not worth coveting.
hum 5 humare 25. Modi is always Right!
With reference to the relationship between population growth and the climate change, we must appreciate PTI initiative of Billion Tree Tsunami project in KPK as a good initiative which need to be replicated all over Pakistan as one of the measures to counter the threat of increasing population and degrading environment.
We must make condoms popular across the nation. Women should come forward and promote use of condom. After all it is our responsibility to SAVE our nation.
I must say that you have raised a very important issue and have explained it very well. If certain measures were mentioned that could help in keeping our population in check would have been great. I believe we need to focus on the quality of education and play our part as individuals in voicing our thoughts regarding this matter. A think a chapter should be dedicated to the consequences of a growing population in Urdu, English and Geography books that are being taught at school.
it might be mistake in the data collection of census.
Sindh has rightly challenged the census figures in Karachi. I was at office when the census teams arrived and there was no one available at my place except for kids and maid so my family of 6 people was never documented. I heard the same stories from friends and relatives who have both parents working and with children in school, college/universities no one was at home to respond to census teams. I can provide details of more than 50 such families who haven't been documented in just my neighborhood. So imagine how many more will be there in whole of Karachi. I failed to understand why they don't develop an online portal where people can go and check if correct data for their families has been filed or not according to their CNICs.
Being underdeveloped country,Pakistan has having more problems than solutions. Of all the countries,most have controlled their fertility and growth rate including Muslim countries. Not surprisingly, Pakistan's so-called politicians have hardly any understanding over very fundamental issues.If Census is Panacea of all, than one should wait 20 years more to get access to his/her basic needs, b/c current census is going to be politicized,18th amendment,empowering provincial status,is proving to be a tool like a hammer which is being used to hit the opponents and to safeguard self interests, isn't it ? So,These all lingering issues have unveiled the uncouth behavior and unmasked politician's unwillingness towards making Pakistan great again. Interestingly,there is very little contribution of the successive governments over the changing lifestyle of a common man.In a nutshell, if the govt. had had an ability of solving the problems, Pakistan would not have confronted such domestic issues.
And what is with this urban Karachi and rural Karachi??? Karachi don't get funds on the basis of urban and rural, development plans, amenities are not being provided on this basis then why excluding a major chunk of city's population under the rural label? are they not part of Karachi? And what about the thousand of homeless people living under bridges, on the street???
sir thanks to write such an authentic article. our population growth is uncontrolled due to which we are unable to make a proper census of our country. Our competitors in the region have improved their development indicators and we do not have authentic data of our population.
We should rather take incompetence of governance seriously. Has any one for once taken a good look at the world population map ?
90% of earth is empty, we need to make new cities, towns and irrigate more land.
@Sherry- More human resources or human liability? In today's world, without good education, a man is just a biped and is burden on mother earth.
@Zak Birth control or restricting each family to two children is not accordance with Pakistani culture and mindset. So it is very difficult to control population till mindset and thinking of people can be changed.
The stakeholder's priorities are not population bomb shell, clean water supply, Basic education (class 1-5 and 6-10), higher education, Modern school system, Good Hospitals and hospital management, Safe and secure society, fair selection system for jobs, Modernization of all organization's documentation system (Housing, Education, Health, Tax collection, Narcotics control, Religious school management, New job creation. Those who are responsible for all these are busy in their private businesses and corruption.
In the rest of the world parents think about their children's future, weather they'd be able to give them a happy life when deciding how many kids to have. In Pakistan, parents think of themselves and about having slaves to take care of them. How can we move anywhere with such a selfish population.
Fully agree with news. Population explosion will kill all human values , governaments across world should strictly implement population control methods. In high population growth countries one child policy should be strictly implemented. Take example of China, in less than 60 years they became economic super power. Hope people, religious heads and politicians agree to avoid future irreparable human disasters
Here's again poverty, illiteracy, religion do matter a lot. Pakistan can't control its population rising unless it goes for the spreading up of science based education only; otherwise it will suffer in all aspects including wanting of proper Human Resources.
@Sherry : Very true. Without resorting to draconian measures things can be improved.
Population growth is a problem only in a dysfunctional state. . If the existence of these children was of any importance for the state, it would have started to provide basic health and education by now, or at least planned for future. Instead of devising means to stop the growth of population, we better worry about these more important issues. The population growth will be controlled automatically, as it did in countries that concentrated on these issues. A healthy and educated person can easily understand population issues.
@alba I agree with your statement (Theory of Population is that Man and Nature always eliminate excess populations through epidemic disease, famine, starvation and war. That these are the natural checks on overpopulation). so you are telling as a modern nation you expect to go through all this ? ok carry on god bless you, but as your biggest neighbor we are very much interested in our population control
@Zak A rational thought. May be learn from China that introduced one child policy.
Just follow one child policy of China, without education it is impossible. Our leaders will never allow education in the country since it is run by landlords/jagirdars.
I find it shocking that some people in these comments sections are actually celebrating this population growth
If we were producing world class scientists, engineers and doctors in the millions (Turkey did it), for which we would need world class universities (a serious lack of these in the beloved motherland), this could have become a blessing in disguise. Unfortunately, after the political leadership of landed classes that cherished ignorance, we have an industrial class equally dedicated to ignorance. In between, we get the enlightened moderation of uniformed type where education was not even the seventh of the seven pearls of wisdom. So, we have a great opportunity of swamping the world with our "enlightened" ignorance. I only hope all varieties of leaderships in Pakistan feel a little shame. Expecting more will be expecting too much.
Politicians have , as asserted , failed to see the Exploding Bomb .A lamentable stance .Its now for the govt to audit the performance of those in charge of the population planning deptt. Where have all the funds ,in billions ,gone? "Ghost Schools " action replay ? some heads must roll Now.
This is bound to happen, the world has to have a logical end when all the resources would be dminished..
wel articulated.Actually our priorities are different,We are not paying heed to actual issues.There is no discussion of climate change issues,powerty,unsafe drinking water.Our infrastucture is very bad.And most important is how to engage youth in constructive efforts so that they should be stopped from voilence.60% population below 30 years.This country badly needs sincere leadership otherwise we have to face the consequences of our bad policies.
@Zak Pakisatn needs sharia.
The solution to population explosion is women literacy. State of Kerala with multi religious population has more than 90 percent women literacy and has population growth equal to coercive one child policy of China.It is known in developmental economics as Kerala model of development . Only solution for IndiA and Pkistan is crash course of compulsory education of women
Perhaps this is one area where the people of South Asia can collectively research and find a scientific and sustainable solution
@gupta This is a derogatory statement and not a nice thing to say, I hope you know that, we must refrain from making such comments
People are not agree with this population tsunami. For them government ,politician and landlords are the main culprit. Personal responsibility and uncontroll breeding mean nothing to every Pakistani irrespective of class or race.
@Afaaq I wouldn't deny that it was good for the environment,but what does that had to do with population control??
Every year 1M people move to Mega City Karachi in search of bread and butter from other provinces of Pakistan.So how can the present Census be accurate for the Sindh Province?
Pakistani public loves China.. The Iron brother should rehabilitate some pakistanis to Xinzhiang. this would help neutralise the anti-chinese uighur population and also help pakistan get rid of excess population... a win win situation for both the cuntries.
For us things like Panama leaks are more important. Development is secondary and population growth not at all.
Our leaders are focused on mega projects so they can get kickbacks. Healthcare and education, which can result in controlling population growth is not a priority. When local healthcare facilities are not good enough for our leaders and they can jet to England for medical treatment the healthcare in this country will never improve.
Problem is not population growth or population. Problem is corruption and nepotism (corruption of people holding public office or have state jobs ... that is people working in government jobs and public representatives). If these two institutions of Pakistan would become efficient and free from corruption, nepotism or any malpractices, than country would not only develop fast, but population would become asset.
Population is an asset, ask Europe and Japan.
@gupta .India & Pakistan on same boat, population growth same in both nations. Must sit together and find solution like China did.
For once I see an article that does not compare itself with India!
It is the idolatrous nieghbors to the East who are over crowded and over populated with approx 1B idolators in one country. That is a crime against the rest of human kind (not advocating any punitive measures ... ) We need to focus more on industrialization, education,development (our people are already doing great in population management).
@Sherry Increase in population is the result of mismanagement
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in the 1970s had started a campaign with the slogan: "Kum bachay, khushhaal gharanaa". However, due to fierce opposition from the religious right, this campaign was stopped. Pakistanis, to this day, are unable to talk openly about sex and sexuality, and sex education remains a taboo. Well, we are seeing the results of this now. Let's have mullahs have say in every aspect of our lives, let's keep our people uneducated, let's keep sex education a taboo, we will soon reach 400 million
Glad that you wrote about the population problem of your country. In India, no politician has addressed it since the 1970's, because they are scared to lose power. Wish we had more people like you in our country and we need more awareness. This is a serious problem in India too, with greater implications.
I can still recall the post Soviet invasion of Afghanistan when our leaders used to express the resolve of Pakistan's 80 million people. Then subsequent governments echoed the same slogans with 120 million and not long ago 180 million. Imagine if we were still a nation of 80 million well nourished, well educated with sufficient resources and no load shedding.
People need to be educated on benefits of a smaller family size. Our religious leaders need to be taken onboard im our efforts to control the population growth
It is shown if woman are educated they have fewer children. So provide more education for woman. Now the mullahs getting an education, well that is a much more challenging endeavor.
This is the biggest problem for Pakistan today
Very alarming. Pakistan needs to wake up before it's too late.
@Rehna Fayaz I am not sure of your point. I hope you do realize that the 2.4% growth rate is after accounting for people who died in the same period. In fact the birth rate is close to 3%. You could rephrase and say that on an average, a woman has 2-4 children. Also as all the comments allude, a lot of people say they were not accounted for in the census. There are also reports of serious deficiencies in the population figures for Karachi. This shows that the population and the birth rates may in reality be higher.
@SANAM I am glad that you mentioned the "C" word, because in South Asia, our coyness about the all too natural act of procreation, and lack of female education about their reproductive health, has created this mess. And if I must state the obvious, not just in Pakistan, but in Bangladesh and parts of India too. India was lucky, albeit a bit delayed by at least a decade, in having a man, who in his allotted life of 40 odd years, made a huge impact in getting India's Family Planning "Hum Do, Hamare Do" programme going. His close American friend, Phil Harvey, even set up an organization called DKT International, to promote family planning and population control initiatives globally. Pakistan, in fact, is one country he really wishes to promote family planning in and has tried much to do for. This is work that our leaders should have been championing for the last 50 years. Did they? No! Do look up Phil Harvey and DKT International.
@Shanks - indian anganwadis preach this(two children norm); if the infra is in place where is the need for politicians to intervene?
Nothing to worry....CPEC would create humongous opportunity to gainfully employ this population
Increasing rate of population will increase the more poverty to nation. Nation need to initiate measures to control population growth for poverty elevation.
@Israr Ahmed A simple way to ensure population stability gets accepted is to cut subsidies for anyone with more than 2 children Bring the 3 child norm for admissions to schools,cooking gas,hospitals etc etc.
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You have material at your hands for a groundbreaking book which would be a great favor to the mankind.
Thank you so much, Sir.
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Does the population count include the 5 million Afghan refugees?


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The Polk Audio Signature S55 is made with high-quality materials for natural, low-distortion sound. Its cabinet houses a 1″ high-resolution Terylene dome tweeter for clear, detailed highs and realistic reproduction of instruments and vocals. Two highly efficient 6-1/2″ Dynamic Balance® woofers are made of lightweight yet durable mica-reinforced polypropylene. Non-resonant MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) construction and an anti-diffraction magnetic grille provide an acoustically inert structure for reduced sonic interference. Polk's exclusive Power Port technology adds bass impact.
Dynamic Balance Drivers:
Dynamic Balance is a proprietary Polk Audio technology using laser imaging to determine what combination of speaker materials create the least amount of resonance. Eliminating resonance in speakers results in a wide, smooth response and low distortion. Using just the right materials enables Polk to eliminate issues that reduce speaker performance and tune out performance-robbing resonances before they occur. Dynamic Balance ensures a rich, clean, full-range sound no matter what you're listening to. The Polk Audio Signature S55 floor-standing loudspeaker incorporates a Dynamic Balance two-way driver array with one 1″ tweeter and two 6.5″ woofers.
Hi-Res 1″ Terylene Tweeter:
The Polk Audio Signature S55 floor-standing loudspeaker utilizes Polk's newly designed 1″ Terylene tweeter to deliver clear and detailed high-end response for realistic reproduction of vocals and instruments. It will support high frequencies up to 40kHz to perfectly reproduce the latest high-resolution audio files with improved audio extension, earning Hi-Res Audio Certification.
Dual 6.5″ Mica-Reinforced Polypropylene Woofers:
The Polk Audio Signature S55 floor-standing speaker employs two 6.5″ Dynamic Balance low distortion mica-reinforced polypropylene cone woofers for clean, clear bass, better linearity, and increased dynamic midrange and midbass. This mica-reinforced polypropylene woofers feature butyl rubber surrounds, massive ceramic motor structures, and high-temperature Conex fiber spiders that combine to create drivers of exceptionally high efficiency, for clean, clear bass, better linearity, lower distortion, and greater durability.
Power Port Technology:
The Polk Audio Signature S55 floor-standing incorporates Polk's Power Port technology with a specially designed down-firing port. Power Port technology smoothly transition air flow from inside the speaker into your listening area for deep, extended bass impact while minimizing turbulence and distortion. Polk's patented Power Port technology delivers 3dB more bass response than a traditional ported speaker. Because the port is located on the bottom of the floor-standing speaker, its not necessary to position to the loudspeaker a certain amount of feet from wall – giving you greater placement flexibility.
Non-Resonant Enclosure:
The floor-standing speaker's strong, rigid and acoustically inert enclosure reduces unwanted internal standing waves for less audible coloration. And non-resonant Meddite MDF construction, extra bracing, and a thick front baffle ensure a more lifelike sound. The enclosure's curved edges not only look cool, they reduce standing waves inside the cabinet for less audible coloration. The enclosure features a beautiful black washed walnut finish.
Anti-Diffraction Magnetic Grille:
The Polk Audio Signature S55 includes an anti-diffraction magnetic grille for unaltered sound. The integrated magnets make it easy to attach and remove the grille from the floor-standing speaker.
Two-Way Crossover:
The floor-standing speaker employs a high-performance two-way crossover array (2.5kHz) for seamless blending and optimum time alignment of the tweeter & woofers, creating a lifelike soundstage.
Dual 5-Way Binding Posts:
The floor-standing loudspeaker has two sets of 5-way binding posts connected by jumpers. Using the dual 5-way binding posts, you can bi-amp or bi-wire the speakers. The 5-way binding posts will accept bare wire (up to 10AWG), pin-connectors, spade-connectors, and banana plugs (single or dual). The speaker terminals are color coded for easy identification between positive (red) and negative (black).
Dual-Floor Compatible Feet:
Customized for improved stability and bass coupling to the floor, the floor-standing loudspeaker's feet are designed for both carpet and hard floors. The feet come pre-installed and should not be removed.
Applications & Placement:
The Polk Audio Signature S55 floor-standing speakers can be used as front and/or surround speakers in a home theater setup. They can also be used in a simple stereo application. If your AV receiver offers built-in bass management, the S55 should be set to "Large" for an unfiltered, full-range audio signal. Placement for Front Speakers: As a pair of front speakers in a home theater or stereo setup, create an equilateral triangle between the speakers and the listening position – with the speakers placed as far apart from one another as the listeners are sitting from them. Placement for Surround Speakers: As surround speakers, the S55 should be placed on a side wall slightly behind the listening position. If you cannot place the speakers on the side walls, position them on the rear wall just behind the listening area.
Signature Series:
Polk designed its Signature Series of loudspeakers to bring a big surround sound and a live music experience into the comfort of your living room at an affordable price. Featuring Hi-Res certification with a new high-resolution Terylene tweeter, redesigned Dynamic Balance drivers, precision crossovers, an anti-diffraction magnetic grille, modern cabinet styling and exclusive Power Port bass enhancing technology, Polk's Signature series loudspeakers deliver crystal clear highs, detailed midrange, and deep bass; plus they look great in almost any decor. The Signature Series by Polk consists of two center-channel speakers, three bookshelf loudspeakers, and three tower speakers.


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Louth Athletic Club had 10 athletes representing the county at the Anglian Schools Cross Country Championships in Ipswich.
The grounds of the Royal Hospital School made for a wonderful venue, and for once there was virtually no wind blowing in off the sea, providing fine running conditions.
The best club performances came from two of the Louth girls in the intermediate girls' race, for school Years 10 and 11.
Hannah Reid and Issy Dhami are both Year 10 pupils and were up against many older athletes, but Hannah's fine winter continued with her best race of the season, finishing 21st, and fourth Lincolnshire runner home.
She was closely followed by her training partner Issy who produced a brilliant sprint finish to overtake nine athletes in the final 400 metres to cross the line 29th, and fifth Lincolnshire girl.
Both girls finished as team counters as part of the first six home, and helped Lincolnshire to their best team performance of the day.
Their score of 76 points was enough for third place, just a point behind Norfolk, and four off winners Suffolk.
In the Minor Boys race, Declan Templeton was the 10th Lincolnshire athlete home in 58th overall in a time of 12min 55secs.
This was followed by the Junior Girls (Years 8 and 9) race where Evie Brooks (Year 8) ran well against older girls to finish 37th in a large field of 77 athletes.
She was followed home by clubmate Freya Plaskitt in 48th.
Evie completed the course in 12.50 and was sixth Lincolnshire athlete home, while Freya was 11th Lincolnshire finisher in 13.06.
The Junior Boys' race contained two Louth AC athletes; Lucas George–Jones and Matthew Spendlove.
Lucas completed the course in 13.57, finishing 38th, while Matthew's time of 14.05 brought him home in 41st.
The boys were ninth and 11th Lincolnshire finishers, respectively.
The Intermediate Boys' race, for Years 10 and 11, had three Louth AC athletes competing in county colours.
Lloyd Buck had a fine run, improving on his county performance to finish sixth Lincolnshire athlete in 45th overall in a time of 20min 28secs.
He was closely followed by seventh-placed Lincolnshire finisher, Jayden Daniels, in 49th in a time of 20.34.
Jevon George-Jones had a slightly below-par performance by his high standards, finishing 60th in 21.23, the ninth runner home for the county.
The strong performances from Evie, Issy and Lloyd should have brought them into contention for county team selection for the English Schools Championships, while their team-mates Hannah, Matthew and Jevon have all already secured their places.


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The fencing is down, the intensive seeding, growing, fertilising and rolling has been done and the newly re-surfaced Memorial Field is looking spectacular! It's now open and is already being used by HCC for their Colts training, HFC will start using it in the Autumn season. This space, which was once a boggy, clay-covered patch of scrub-grass covered with rabbit holes has been completely transformed, thanks to the incredibly hard work of Henfield Parish Council, with support from Henfield Cricket Club and Henfield Football Club.
I met Malcolm Eastwood and Gary Pettifer from Henfield Parish Council, Mike Morgan from Horsham District Council, Simon Andrews and Andy Smith from Henfield Football Club, Dr Richard Earl from Sport England and Richard Conway from Grasstex who were the contractors for the project, all pictured here this week as the Memorial Field was finally 'signed off' ready for use.
To celebrate this lovely new space and commemorate those who fell in the Second World War, there will be a 'Memorial Field Festival' on 16th September, see below for details and keep an eye out for more information in BN5 soon!
Henfield Parish Council gave us this statement:
On the 31st May 2017 work began on the £140k restoration of our Memorial Field thanks to a collaboration between Sport England, Henfield Parish Council, Henfield Football Club, Henfield Cricket Club and Horsham District Council. The work has been completed by our contractor, Grasstex, and managed by TGMS the project management company appointed by Sport England. To protect the public whilst the heavy earth and drainage replacement works were undertaken and to allow the surface to stabilise and the grass to grow the field was closed to the public and made secure with fencing.
After many dressings of top soil, sand, seed, eco-friendly fertiliser and secondary drainage the surface is now in good condition and we hope that the work will be formally certified as complete during an inspection on the 30th May 2018. This being the case, we plan to remove the fencing on 31st May 2018 and reopen it for public use although we will not be using it for competitive football until September, giving the surface more time to mature.
We hope everyone will treat the new surface with care and respect. Dog walkers and picnickers are welcome but please take your deposits and rubbish away with you, or deposit it in the bins which can be found on the field perimeter.
On behalf of all the Parish Council and our partners in the project we would like to thank all our parishioners and visitors for keeping off the playing field whilst the works have been completed. Please enjoy our beautifully restored Memorial Field.
To celebrate the completion of the renovation of our Memorial Field on Henfield Common we are going to hold a Festival on Sunday 16th September, which is the 67th anniversary of the opening of this playing field in memory of all those who fell in the Second World War.
The Festival which will start at 2pm will include;
At 2pm a short service conducted by the Reverend Paul Doick to rededicate the Memorial Field and the unveiling the memorial stone by school children who attend the original dedication some 67 years earlier.
From 2.30pm there will be fun sporting activities for all ages. Just come along, register and join in, no charge! There will be football and cricket challenges, egg and spoon races, sack races, relay races, skipping and Henfield Joggers mystery trail.
Around the cricket pitch boundary there will be food and drink stalls from a range of local providers including The Pizza Oven, Oui Creperie, Thaiangle, Silly Moo Cider, Just Brownies and Downlands Brewery. The Cricket Pavilion bar will be open and the Henfield Wild Violets WI will be serving refreshments as well.
Live Music with a local band performing outside the cricket pavilion from 5.30pm until 7pm.
Please come along with family and friends, join in and help us celebrate our beautiful new playing field at the Memorial Field Festival!
Emma Osman


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Ensaf Haidar, president of the Raif Badawi Foundation, confirmed her arrest to CNN on Wednesday.
Haidar said Badawi is charged with running the Twitter account of Waleed Abu al-Khair, a prominent human rights lawyer and her former spouse.
Al-Khair is serving a 15-year prison sentence, which Amnesty International says is "in connection with his work protecting and defending human rights in Saudi Arabia."
His Twitter account has been used recently as a platform for those campaigning for his release.
"Words are not enough for me to express how proud I am of my husband," Badawi wrote in an open letter published by the human rights group in December.
"To all those rulers and judges who have unfairly imprisoned the free, and enslaved the people, beware of the judgement you will receive from the heavens above. Woe to you who have terrorized the aggrieved out of pride."
Amnesty International called Badawi's arrest "the latest example of Saudi Arabia's utter contempt for its human rights obligations and provides further damning proof of the authorities' intent to suppress all signs of peaceful dissent."
Badawi is set to appear before a prosecutor on Wednesday, according to Amnesty.
CNN has reached out to the Saudi government, which has not yet responded to a request for a statement.


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- Pentecost - This past Sunday we celebrated Pentecost which is a celebration of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the followers of Jesus. Pentecost is a greek word meaning fiftieth, as in a sort of countdown to 50 days after Passover. In the Old Testament, this holiday was known as the feast of weeks (also feast of harvest or first fruits) because it occurs 7 weeks after Passover. It was a feast to celebrate the harvest, a time of great joy for God's people. In the church, we celebrate this as the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as first fruits of the new creation! Read the story again for yourself in Acts 2:1-21.
Christians, we are called to live and learn the way of Jesus. This is a life characterized by loving God and others. Each of us has a unique role to play in this, but no matter what our role is we cannot live and love in the way of Jesus in our own power. We need the power of the Holy Spirit just as these first disciples did at Pentecost.
At Pentecost, God's loving presence is poured into the hearts of ordinary people so that empowered by God's presence they might bear the fruit of the Spirit. Through prayer, they yielded themselves to the Spirit's leading. As they stepped out in trusting obedience they witnessed the fruit of the Spirit sprouting up in their life together. All of this as a signpost, a witness for the sake of the world pointing towards the coming Kingdom of God that is already breaking through.
Here is a link to this weeks sermon if you missed it - LINK
Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified." Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself." - Acts 2:36–39 (ESV)
- Why is it important to include the promise and sending of the Holy Spirit in our understanding of the Gospel? How does Pentecost reshape our thinking about how we learn and live the way of Jesus?
- Consider Matthew 28:18-20. What is the mission given to the church? How does this mission shape the way we live here in the suburbs of Austin? How does it ask us to consider the globe?
- How has God called you to participate in his mission during this season of life and with your unique gifting? What might it look like for you to pursue that mission empowered by the Holy Spirit?
- How do you sense a need for the Holy Spirit's presence and power for the things you are facing right now? Stop, slow down, and pray for one another and ask for the Spirit's help.


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There's not many vehicle marques that enjoy the same level of prestige as Jaguar. As one of history's most iconic and revered manufacturers, the company has been responsible for developing some of the industry's most desirable models, ranging from the classic E-Type right the way through to the modern, British-built F-Type sports coupe.
For those in the military looking to invest in the sophisticated styling of the current Jaguar lineup, Westover Military Sales will be able to help you. Our exclusive discounts for those in the armed forces represent exceptional value for money, enabling you to invest in a new Jaguar for a price you won't find anywhere else. And, if that's not enough incentive, we also offer a worldwide Jaguar Global Posting service* that will deliver your vehicle to wherever you choose.
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Cash Rate Declines- Consumer Sentiment Unlikely to be Impacted
Today the RBA has reduced the cash rate by a further 0.25% down to 2.25%. This is on top of already easing household pressures through fuel costs and food. Whilst there is often talk about interest rates providing inflationary pressure for residential property, the reality is that the correlation is quite weak. Of more concern for the policy makers and financiers should be what happens when the interest rates start to increase. With 50% of all home loans being to the investment sector, gearing ratio's will need to be monitored, particularly in areas where an oversupply is expected with rental incomes anticipated to decline in the short to medium term.
The question remains though, will interest rates stimulate the economy? The position of the NPR Co. is that it is unlikely. We suspect that the majority of savings will go towards reducing debt, thereby not actually contributing much to the economy. In a recent tweet, we stated that "Australia has a confidence and leadership vacuum at present, not an interest rate problem." Consumer sentiment is flat, retail spending is flat, job uncertainty remains a concern, the ASX is trading sideways for all intent and Federally, as well as in many States, the leadership leaves a lot to be desired.
This could not have been more evident than the recent Queensland elections. If you want to fix the economy, the public need confidence in our leaders. With already low interest rates, one has to question whether this is the problem or whether there is something considerably more fundamental at play.
At an international level, it is acknowledged that the cost of our commodities have declined. A lower Australian dollar will continue to support those export industries and make them more competitive. However if recent trends are anything to go by, fewer employees seem to be doing more of the work. Again there remains a question mark over whether a 0.25% rate fall will change this outlook, at least in the short term, we suspect not.
Whilst it is encouraging that consumers will on the whole benefit from lower mortgage rates, we remain unconvinced that the root of our problems is an economic one, rather than one of poor confidence. Let's hope we are wrong and that the interest rate reduction does put a spark back in our economy and confidence. A buoyant Australian economy benefits everyone and allows governments to be less frugal in their plans. Tourism should continue to grow, our agricultural businesses should improve and hopefully our broader economy picks up on increased consumer spending.
If for a month or so the media could highlight the positives of Australia's natural and intellectual advantages rather than speculation over leadership challenges, most Aussies might for a moment believe that everything is okay...and from that point, we have a real chance of turning around this negative and self-destructive bender.
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text: AAR Corp and Kenya Airways have signed a five-year power-by-the-hour (PBH) contract. The deal, worth several million dollars, was supported by the Obama administration's Doing Business in Africa initiative. Launched in 2012, the initiative encourages US firms to export to the continent with support from the department of commerce. US exports to Africa have increased by $1bn since 2012, according to the department. AAR Corp will provide PBH support for Kenya Airways 737NG aircraft. The company will set up an inventory site in Nairobi, and offer additional rotable support from a supply chain hub in Brussels. The company already services the landing gear on Kenya Airways' 777s.


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Italian castle for sale, standing on the northern side of one of the hills surrounding the Piacenza valley in Emilia Romagna , 300 metres above sea level and thirty kilometres from the city of Piacenza, in a splendid panoramic position.
Its location is due to the desire for domination of the feudal lords and the need to control the roads from the river Po reaching the Apennine passes.
According to a peremptory scholar, the building is no later than 1412.
With its square towers, the Castle is an exception among the castles of the province of Piacenza.
Originally intended as a fortress, it undertook several changes to adapt it to new residential needs and the social prestige attained by noble families who made this their usual residence.
The building is closed to the south-east and south-west and supported, north-east and north-west by a high containment wall.
Very suggestive is the large garden with trees overlooking the terrace on the plain towards Piacenza.
The building has rectangular plant with five towers and a square. The towers are located at the corners of the fort and near the main entrance.
The entrance leads to the hall that, with sense of perspective, leads the visitor to various parts of the court to reach the grand staircase.
When you go up to the noble floor there is a new perspective articulating the court.
On the court, both overlook the arcades and the loggias.
These spaces are decorated with pictorial representations exploiting the spatial dimensions of the courtyard itself.
The staircase and the interior on the first floor are the sign on the size of the families that lived in this place.
In them you can feel the desire to change the destination of the castle, from fortress to palace, to cater for the new residential needs, by creating sumptuous environments and elegant style.
The church has considerable importance. It has three naves with barrel vaults, joined to the oval shaped dome.
The other special features are the presence of a double altar, mounted on different levels in the apse, the relics of the martyr San Felice placed in a precious reliquary of wood and glass.
The property includes a barn, three rural buildings and 5 hectares of land.
TYPE Castle dating back to 1400 with private chapel, annexes and land.
CONDITION Needing renovation.
LOCATION Slightly hillside, panoramic position.
MUNICIPALITY Piacenza
PROVINCE Piacenza
REGION Emilia Romagna
SIZE 3150 square metres (33900 square feet)
FEATURES Historical stone construction, watch towers, ceilings with wooden beams and terracotta tiles, arches, porch, internal cloister, coffered ceilings.
LAND 5 hectares (12.35 acres)
GARDEN Yes.
ANNEX Yes: private chapel, stables and three rural annexes.
ACCESS Short white road in excellent condition.
POOL No, but possible.
ELECTRICITY Already in place.
WATER Already in place.
GAS Already in place.
HEATING Partially connected.
TELEPHONE Already in place.
Piacenza (24km; 30'); Pavia (56km; 58'); Cremona (58km; 50'); Parma (89km; 1h 10'); Milano (97km;1 h 15'); Reggio Emilia (116km; 1h 25'); Modena (140km; 1h 36'); Genova (154km; 1h 40'); Bologna (178km; 1h 56').
Milano Linate (92km; 1h 5'); Milano Malpensa (148km; 1 h 37'); Bologna Marconi (178km; 2h); Pisa Galilei (249km; 2h 29').
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