text:
No decision has been made on whether to restart the Vodafone Fiji FACT semifinal clash between Nadi and Rewa.
The match was called off on Saturday because of poor ground conditions at Subrail Park, Labasa.
Defending champions Nadi were leading 1-0 in the first half before the Fiji Football Association chief executive officer Mohmamed Yusuf called off the match indicating that the second half was to be played yesterday.
However, this did not eventuate as the ground conditions did not improve with the semi-finals being moved to this weekend.
What Rewa says Rewa Football Association president, Nazeel Buksh, said yesterday they had written to Fiji FA stating their reasons for a restart.
"We wrote to them in regards to the game. In the past years the same things have happened, and the game restarted again for the full 90 minutes,'' he said.
"We want them to stick to the precedence events."
"It happened in 2007, 2010 and 2012, the game started all over again, so we are writing on these grounds."
"There is no rule in FIFA or Oceania Football Confederation that the games will only resume from when it stopped,'' Buksh added.
When approached Nadi FA president Ashwant Singh said they were ready to beat Rewa on Saturday.
"Hopefully, Fiji Football Association continue the game from where it stopped and give the first half score line which was 1-0," he said.
The Nadi football team left Labasa last night but Singh assured that they'll return on Friday for the semifinals if it played again at Subrail Park.
What Nadi says Nadi captain Sakaraia Naisua said they would have come out victorious if the game had continued.
However, Fiji FA president, Rajesh Patel, said that they would today confirm other details about the game rules and regulations.
"We have postponed the semifinals and finals on Saturday and Sunday respectively,'' Patel said.
"All regulations and confirmationabout how the games will be played will be announced later."
Feedback: firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com


text:
Pay with:
Credit Cards
Reception hours
9:00-11:30 15:00-17:30
Closed : Thursday afternoon, Saturday afternoon, Sunday and National Holidays.
We offer the best medical service and hospitality. Our staff will make you feel right at home and answer all your questions regarding eligibility, cost or any concerns regarding the LASIK procedure. Please visit our clinic for a consultation.
Our LASIK procedure cost ¥190,000 (+10% tax) for both eyes and is performed by highly skilled staff using state-of-the-art machines. Full payment is required on the day of the surgery.
We will increase the price for LASIK and PRK from October 2022. The price will be 242,000JPY for both eyes include tax.
Our team will evaluate your eyes during the Suitability Exam* to determine weather you are a good candidate. You do not need an appointment for this.
Yes. For your convenience we accept payment with all major credit cards.
*Without Japanese health insurance, Suitability Exam costs ¥8,320 (if no additional testing is required).

subset: commoncrawl


text:
At 1-5, the Vikings are in last place in the NFC North so it should come as no surprise that they are the last team ranked in this week's The Ringer NFL power rankings.
The Vikings rank 23rd, while the Packers rank fifth, the Bears rank 14th and the Lions rank 16h.
Things don't get easier in Week 8 as the Vikings travel to play the 5-1 Packers, a team that already lit them up in Week 1 this season.
Most fans are watching games to see where the Vikings end up in the draft rather than where they end up in the playoff picture, which is a sad story for a team that won a playoff game last season.
The Vikings are currently slotted to draft sixth in next year's draft.


text:
Follow us on:
Opportunities at Every Turn
Global opportunities, challenging technologies, a collaborative culture, and a century-long history of engineering firsts are just a few of the many reasons why Elliott is a great place to work. Each Elliott employee contributes to the success that has earned us a "best-in-class" reputation with the world's leading oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and refinery operations. We are proud of our legacy, but our focus is on the future, putting Elliott's tradition of innovation to work on the new challenges facing global energy production and processes.
Click here to view our open positions.
Are you a current employee interested in a new opportunity at Elliott?
If so, log into Workday to view current openings.
Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Watch our video and learn how to join our Talent Community.
Provide your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!


text:
News Story
Trump's SNAP rule changes could end food stamps for 72K in Arizona
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration this week finalized a regulation that could knock almost 7,000 poor Arizonans off food stamp benefits – but that figure could grow to more than 72,000 if two other proposed regulations go into effect.
The administration is pursuing three controversial policies that aim to limit eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, changes it has portrayed as a push to boost self-sufficiency.
But critics label it a cruel attack on an important anti-hunger program.
"It tells you everything you need to know about Washington Republicans that they've gifted billionaires and corporate special interests a trillion-dollar tax break, and are now trying to strip food access away from thousands of Arizonans," said Matt Grodsky, a spokesman for the Arizona Democratic Party. "This decision is illogical, cruel, and a slap in the face to every Arizonan who is fighting to get ahead."
The administration estimates that about 688,000 people nationwide will lose access to nutrition benefits under the new regulation. That could include about 6,700 Arizonans, according to an analysis of the proposed regulation by the Urban Institute.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's final rule would tighten food stamp eligibility requirements by limiting states' ability to grant waivers that extend benefits in areas with high unemployment.
Combined with two other pending regulations to restrict SNAP access, the administration's policies could lead to 3.7 million fewer people receiving food stamp benefits nationwide, according to the Urban Institute, including about 72,300 Arizonans.
The change will also affect schoolchildren: Another Urban Institute analysis found that an estimated 982,000 students enrolled in SNAP who are automatically eligible for free- and reduced-price lunches at their schools will lose that eligibility.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue called the regulation finalized this week an effort to "move more able-bodied" food stamp recipients "towards self-sufficiency" and into employment.
"We need to encourage people by giving them a helping hand but not allowing it to become an indefinitely giving hand," Perdue said in a statement.
Arizona lawmakers and other critics have assailed the proposal.
"The Trump Administration's new #SNAP rule will take food off the tables of low income people across the country," Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Phoenix, wrote on Twitter. "It will do nothing to create jobs or help them find work. Pointless cruelty."
The Trump Administration's new #SNAP rule will take food off the tables of low income people across the country. It will do nothing to create jobs or help them find work. Pointless cruelty. https://t.co/IHFBohCXdf
— Ruben Gallego (@RepRubenGallego) December 4, 2019
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, a Tucson Democrat, wrote that the new regulation "is a direct attack on our most vulnerable communities."
"These types of changes don't establish 'self-security,' they leave children hungry in schools and families even more fragile during economic downturns," she continued.
Federal law limits the time frame for the receipt of SNAP benefits by "able-bodied" adults between the ages of 18 and 49 who don't have dependents or a disability. They can receive benefits for three months in a 36-month period unless they meet certain work requirements, according to USDA.
States are allowed to waive those limits in areas where there's high unemployment or sufficient jobs aren't available, but the Trump administration said that states have "taken advantage of" weaknesses in the current regulations to request waivers in areas where it's "questionable" whether there's indeed a lack of sufficient employment.
"SNAP is the nation's most effective anti-hunger program and critical to helping low-income families address the effects of poverty," said Alexandra Cawthorne Gaines, vice president of the Poverty to Prosperity Program at the Center for American Progress. "Yet three times this year, the Trump administration has ruthlessly tried to take food off the tables of struggling families."
Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics.


text:
When you purchase a digital subscription to Cake Central Magazine, you will get an instant and automatic download of the most recent issue.
A Dramatic Black and Gold Cake, inspired by Jennifer La - Little Teacup Bakery.
Mini Square Birthday Cakes
50Th Birthday Cakes
Pooh Birthday Cakes
(if this is a private computer)
Yes please, register now!


text:
Brand Name: Headtotoe
Material: Polyester
Origin: CN(Origin)
Fit Type: Regular
Style: Casual
Model Number: HTT5002
Decoration: Beading
Closure Type: Zipper Fly
Waist Type: high
Material Composition: polyster
Pant Style: Regular
Pattern Type: Solid
Factory Direct Shipping:
United States
Shipping Delivery Times: 12-20 Days
Customs Clearance can delay delivery up to 30 days in some cases.
International Destinations:
Delivery times can vary by country. Please inquire about delivery times for specific items using contact us form.


text:
Project and text by Yuiko Shigeta
Photography by Fujita Keisuke
Book 25.5x34.5x2cm 42pages
The Young Adult has one foot in the world of adulthood and the other still rooted in childhood. Every person passes through this difficult transition, a powerful period marked by sensitivity, fragility, and innocence as they try to figure out who they are and what they will become. This period is an exciting time as they step into a world that was once out of reach, and adapt to a social sphere that is centred around the consumption of alcohol. They are curious about this exciting experience, but it takes time to learn how to drink alcohol safely. This combination of new experiences and a fragile emotional state can create dangerous sparks.
Stratumseind is a famous street in the centre of Eindhoven that has the highest density of bars in the Netherlands. I visited here to research the problem of alcohol related violence among young adults, which this street naturally attracts. This issue is gaining increasing attention in the country, and the government is adjusting alcohol regulations with the aim to decrease the violence.
As I wandered through this narrow street, packed with bar after bar, memories of my own youth suddenly flooded back. I began to remember what it was like to be in the midst of this energetic and sensitive period. These were very special years of my life.
Through my experience and research, I realized that the heart of the problem is not alcohol, but the fragile emotional state of these young adults adapting to new circumstances. Although we have all passed through this turbulent age, we quickly forget this point of view and all we see is the seemingly meaningless violence.
Talk to Us reveals the emotional voices of young adults that I met and talked to on the streets in the centre of Eindhoven. With this book, I aim to give people an opportunity to view the dynamic energy of young adults as a part of the social problem, of which every adult can relate.


text:
Drink coffee in style with this 10oz white stainless steel drinkware. Customized with a double wall vacuum insulator, this glass will confidently keep your favorite coffee at the perfect temperature for enjoyment.
Recommended for hand washing only.
Made to order. May take a few extra days for printing and shipping.


text:
Crisis Management
Burlington, MA
Overall Rank: 642
Category: Business Processes
Category Rank: 69
- Top Software Company of 2020
Founded in 2002, Everbridge began as a response to the terror attacks of 9/11, a national emergency that left America wondering how to best communicate in moments of extreme urgency. The company has built the industry's most reliable and scalable emergency notification engine, which is now used by both businesses and governmental organizations in times of public safety threats. With Everbridge, agencies can send alerts via telephone, email, and text messages in real-time, as well as stop alerts when read.
Its Critical Event Management platform helps manage critical events as they occur, assessing risks as they move geographically. Utilizing modern communication technologies like geotagging, emergency managers can use their app to respond and adapt as incidents occur. Everbridge has already provided crucial services during crises such as natural disasters, active-shooter situations, and civil unrest.
With offices in Pasadena, California and Burlington, Massachusetts, Everbridge covers emergency management alerts for over 5000 businesses, agencies, and municipalities. Its overall reach extends to over 550 million people across more than 200 countries, delivering on its promise to keep businesses running and people safe. Led by Executive Chairman Jamie Ellertson, the critical communications company has a market cap of $4.5 billion.
Key Products
1. Safety Connection – Any time one of your people logs onto your network, swipes an access badge or uses the Everbridge mobile app, it is captured by Safety Connection.
2. Visual Command Center – everaging a single, unified, and integrated view for managing and responding to enterprise risk, Visual Command Center enables enterprises to gain situational awareness and risk resilience on an unprecedented scale.
3. Enterprise IT Alerting – The 2016 Cost of Data Center Outages report from the Ponemon Institute quantifies the mean cost of an unplanned data center outage at slightly more than $8,662 per minute. And the biggest opportunity to reduce the overall length of an outage and associated costs is to optimize IT incident communications.
4. Mass Notification with Incident Communications – Every day, critical events impact productivity and revenue, cause production slowdowns, impede team callouts, delay responses to time-sensitive issues or require immediate outreach to those impacted.
5. Public Warning – Everbridge Public Warning is a unified platform for managing two-way communications with the public before, during and after major incidents such as the global COVID-19 pandemic and other natural or man-made disasters.


text:
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Fit For Gold Award – Updated Review
- 1 South Bay Workforce Investment Board Fit For Gold Award
- 1.1 What Is A Gold Ira?
- 1.2 Regularly Asked Inquiries
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Fit For Gold Award
Gold has actually been utilized as a kind of money or shop of value because human world initial began over 4000 years back. There is a reason cultures throughout the world that had no contact with each other all valued Gold. While it may not have an too much amount of practical applications when contrasted to other steels there are two variables that assist to maintain its worth. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Fit For Gold Award
Gold is not a steel that breaks down over time neither does it corrode. A lot of steels will damage down with time which makes them bad options to hold worth. The 2nd and also perhaps essential element is that gold is uncommon. If there were an oversupply of it it would certainly not be virtually as beneficial.
This is led lots of to wonder whether purchasing gold is a good idea for your retired life. This is a good concept. While it is essential to expand among numerous asset courses gold is a terrific bush versus rising cost of living and other unfavorable financial results. Among the best ways to purchase gold as a way to conserve in the direction of retirement is by opening up a gold Individual Retirement Account. Yet exactly what is a gold Individual Retirement Account?
What Is A Gold Ira?
A gold Individual Retirement Account is very similar to a normal Individual Retirement Account other than that the account will certainly be moneyed using gold in the type of bars and also bullion rather than stocks or bonds. These are Individual retirement accounts that are additionally open up to investing in various other types of rare-earth elements like silver or platinum too. There are a couple of cautions that can make complex the choice of whether or not to purchase this sort of represent your retired life.
The primary benefit of an Individual Retirement Account is that it delays the taxes on any earnings from your financial investments. Gold does not create any type of profits nevertheless so it might not always make sense. This does not suggest that it is a poor financial investment though there are still a number of reasons why you need to consider including this to your profile. Gold And Also Rare-earth Elements For Retirement.
Obviously among the most fundamental elements of investing is diversity. It is reckless to place all of your eggs in one basket so to speak. As if the value of this investment decreases then it can impact your entire portfolio. Right here are a few of the leading reasons that you ought to think about diversifying your portfolio to consist of gold as well as various other precious metals. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Fit For Gold Award
Top Reasons To Have Gold In Your Pension
- Self-Directed
- Can Hold Multiple Precious Metals.
- Paper Possession Investments
- Diversify Your Profile
- Hedge Against Rising cost of living
A normal Roth Individual Retirement Account is a type of managed financial investment where you can pick the allocation percentages of your portfolio yet does not have control over the specific details of the financial investments. While this is not necessarily a bad thing it does brighten a little of liberty from your selection of spending choices. A gold IRA his totally self-directed definition that you pick every information on your own.
Can Hold Multiple Precious Metals
A gold IRA can holding more than simply gold. There are a variety of rare-earth elements that are allowed in one of these investment accounts. In addition to gold, you can hold numerous types of silver, platinum, and also palladium. This is wonderful as it permits also more diversity of your profile.
Paper Asset Investments
On top of an real physical collection of rare-earth elements, it is additionally feasible to invest in particular derivatives and exchange-traded funds that are based on these rare-earth elements. These are referred to as paper asset investments as well as they are in fact capable of producing earnings where the tax can be delayed.
Diversify Your Portfolio
You have more than likely heard the suggestions to expand your portfolio sufficient to make you wish to draw your hair out. There is a reason many people howl this at you during basic monetary education. It is since it absolutely is valuable for your retired life as overtime numerous property classes will raise and decrease in worth however by expanding you can lessen the dangerous effects of this.
Hedge Against Inflation
Ultimately one of the most significant reasons that individuals purchase gold as an investment to begin with is to shield themselves versus rising cost of living. While paper money worth rises and also lowers over time gold is generally far more steady.
Gold Individual Retirement Account Carriers
There are a few firms that provide the solutions of gold IRAs. Not all of them are made equivalent, however. Right here are a couple of points to keep an eye bent on make sure that you are working with a premium carrier. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Fit For Gold Award
Signs A Gold Ira Provider Is Worth Working With
- Proven Record
- Wonderful Customer Service
- Helpful
- Available to Feedback
Proven Track Record.
Among the extremely initial points to watch out for when you are looking around for a service provider is their performance history. Have they been helping consumers in the market for simply a couple of months or four years? Are the clients that have been with them happy with the solutions that they have received? If the answers to these two concerns are indeed there's a likelihood that this company is worth dealing with.
Terrific Customer Care
There is even more to a business than just a fantastic performance history. Since they are going to be taking care of such an essential element of your monetary life it is important that they are not a frustration to collaborate with. The best carriers will certainly have outstanding client service as well as make you constantly feel valued as well as valued.
While it is simple to assume that many people are currently knowledgeable about the information of their investments a top notch gold Individual Retirement Account supplier will certainly go out of their method to make sure that you have every one of the information you need. If you feel that they are cleaning you off that is a big red flag. Make certain to ask a lot of questions throughout your first meeting with them to get a feeling for exactly how prepared they are to help educate you.
Open To Comments
Finally, the last point to keep an eye out for is exactly how open to feedback the firm is. While they are clearly the professionals as well as there is a good chance that they have a better understanding of the market than you do inevitably no one is excellent. If they hesitate to also hear your responses that is one more significant warning. However, if they are open to review any kind of responses you have you ought to really feel comfy dealing with them.
Need to You Have Gold In Your Retirement Account
It is impossible to provide a covering suggestion on whether these kinds of financial investment accounts are a excellent suitable for your economic goals or otherwise. This is constantly mosting likely to be a question that you have to address yourself. They are wonderful during market declines as gold traditionally outmatches stocks during economic challenge. Gold is additionally wonderful as a bush versus inflation. Eventually whether those 2 factors are worth opening up an completely new represent you is mosting likely to be for you to choose.
Regularly Asked Inquiries
Just how Excellent Of An Investment Is A Gold Individual retirement account
A gold IRA can be a wonderful investment depending on your conditions. If it appears like there is going to be a market decline then the chances are that it would be worth investing in these as supplies will certainly lose value as these will certainly obtain worth. If there are signs of inflation than there is likewise a wonderful opportunity that it would be worth adding a little gold to your profile.
Is It Possible To Very Own Gold In An Ira
Not only is it feasible to possess gold in an Individual Retirement Account that has tax-deferred profits however you can hold a number of other sorts of rare-earth elements. These steels include silver, platinum, and also palladium. South Bay Workforce Investment Board Fit For Gold Award
What Are The Details Of A Gold Individual Retirement Account Rollover
In a gold Individual Retirement Account, you will certainly have a custodian that holds the possessions for you. The gold that remains in your portfolio will certainly be held at an IRS authorized vault. Any kind of revenues that Scout creates will have all of the tax-deferred up until you take out.
Exactly How To Sell Gold That Is In Your Individual retirement account
Usually the procedure to sell off the possessions that you are holding in your gold Individual Retirement Account is relatively uncomplicated. The majority of the time all you will need to do is contact your broker agent and ask for the details demands to offer your gold. If you have actually satisfied the requirements after that all you will need to do is ask to go on as well as sell off your assets. If there are requirements you still need to satisfy you must finish those very first, nevertheless.


text:
Sercan Celebi - Founder of Oy ve Otesi
Martial arts are irreplaceable for me both from a strength/physical health and mental balance/focus perspectives. To this point, training with Egemen Barnok, whose work discipline, unique talent for teaching, technical knowledge and more importantly the fact that he combines these attributes, has been challenging and fun in a variety of aspects.
Since day one, we have worked on our gym, our second home, "The Last Round" together. We prioritized hygiene, comfort, and need-based development for equipment and training space. We expanded our team with people who came along for the right reasons, who held up respect and team spirit in their work. All these combined, this is an experience I can whole-heartedly and peacefully recommend even to my closest friends. If you are interested, it is time to at least give it a try.
Mehmet Can Ege - Jacobs Douwe Egberts Trade Marketing Executive
The Last Round hols a special place among martial arts schools of its kind. It is a place where Egos are in the background, and the instructors will go the extra mile for your improvement. There is a constant camaraderie and respect between its members.This positive atmosphere enables us to focus on our craft. Whether you are hobbyist trying to relieve stress after a long day of work or a competitive athlete looking for success, you can safely reach your goals here.
The Last Round is a true martial arts academy where iron sharpens iron, where the sweat and hard work on the mat translates into success. I'm so glad to be a part of this family, and I wholeheartedly recommend The Last Round to anyone looking to study martial arts.


text:
The body, mind and spirit are all interconnected. Since ancient times, cultures around the world have recognized that maintaining balance and harmony of all three is essential for living the best version of ourselves.
Because of this interdependence, we have the power to affect positively impact the mind by cultivation and care of the body, and likewise for the spirit. In this section on the body, I will explore a variety of philosophies and practices that focus on harmonizing our physical bodies, and provides a direct conduit for tapping into the best version of ourselves.
The foundation for creating a healthy body is composed of a few basic elements: mobility, diet and creative expression. Each of these elements will be discussed in detail throughout this section, with practical examples being used to illustrate concepts and ideology.


text:
By Ray Hamill – Fortuna senior Adam Medeiros led the local charge at Saturday's North Coast Classic at Eureka High, which featured wrestlers from eight local high schools among the field of 20 schools.
The 22nd holding of the largest annual local wrestling tournament saw several Humboldt-Del Norte grapplers place.
Medeiros took first place at 170 pounds, the only local champion on the boys side, leading the Huskies to a fifth place in the team competition.
The Huskies' showing was the best of the local programs, with perennial powerhouse Elk Grove taking top spot, followed by Foothill, Grants Pass and Willits.
Fortuna had six wrestlers place.
In addition to Medeiros, Joey Pontes and Del McKenzie each placed second at 160 and 220 pounds, respectively.
Levi Nyberg (145) and Asa McKenzie (132) each placed fourth, while Andrew Hansen (138) was fifth.
St. Bernard's Lucindo Gable also continued to impress with another strong showing at 220 pounds, this time placing third.
Arcata was second best among the local teams, finishing 10th, two spots ahead of Del Norte, which was followed in turn by Eureka, McKinleyville, St. Bernard's and Hoopa.
The Tigers had three wrestlers place, including Marley Harris, who placed third at 106 pounds, as well and Omar Green (fourth at 113) and Logan Kopenhaver (fifth at 126).
Del Norte also had three wrestlers place, led by Cruz Cerros, who placed fourth at 120.
Del Norte's Jordan Woodley was fifth at 170 and Blake Allen was sixth at 126.
Inder Singh, who placed fifth at 132, paced Eureka and was one of four Loggers to place, along with Ruben Gutierrez (sixth at 145), Casey Sidoti (sixth at 152) and Isaac Cook (seventh at 113).
McKinleyville's Skyler Hicks also continued to impress and placed fifth at 195 pounds, while teammate Michael Nelson was sixth at 182.
Check out Humboldt Sports on Monday for a breakdown of the girls tournament and reaction from all the coaches.
Categories: Arcata, Del Norte, Eureka, Fortuna, Hoopa Valley, McKinleyville, St. Bernard's, Wrestling


text:
Browse by author
Lookup NU author(s): Dr Gareth Summers,
Professor Elizabeth GibsonORCiD
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).
Donor-π-acceptor photosensitizers for NiO photocathodes that exhibit a broad spectral response across the visible region are presented. These enabled an increase in the photocurrent density of p-type dye-sensitized solar cells to 8.2 mA cm–2 and a tandem cell to be assembled which generated a photocurrent density of 5.15 mA cm–2.
Author(s): Wood CJ, Summers GH, Gibson EA
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Chemical Communications
Year: 2015
Volume: 51
Issue: 18
Pages: 3915-3918
Print publication date: 04/03/2015
Online publication date: 30/01/2015
Acceptance date: 30/01/2015
Date deposited: 30/01/2015
ISSN (print): 1359-7345
ISSN (electronic): 1364-548X
Publisher: RSC Publications
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C4CC10230D
Altmetrics provided by Altmetric


text:
Today's Daily Fan Favorite is Moments by Mancuso.
Congratulations Tonya! You receive a $5 gift card to the store of your choice. Email firstname.lastname@example.com to claim your prize.
To submit an image to the Daily Fan Favorite – add one or two photos that are currently your favorite to the Facebook wall tagging your business.
The Daily Fan Favorite is five images picked from the prior day's submissions; running Monday-Thursdays. When sharing or pinning please be sure to tag the photographer who captured the image.
Moments by Mancuso
"Is this fog? And what is this place with little rolling hills surrounded by trees? The mystery and contrast here is intriguing. There is also anticipation in this image as the little girl is about to step in to the mist. This is such a wonderful and unique moment that might have been overlooked by others with a camera."


text:
A fundraiser for cheerleaders is primarily about getting some much-needed cash in for the squad to stay afloat, but of course, it's not as simple as that. There is also a good amount of planning and organizing involved in order to get your fundraising effort off the ground, and you'll need to build a solid foundation first in order for your fundraiser for cheerleaders to be as successful as it can be. But if you buckle down and get it over with, then you can get on with the fun part, and that's where the magic begins.
Start off by determining your goal for a fundraiser, and work out how much each person in your group will have to be responsible for. Work out exact amounts, and as you add things up, the path ahead of you will start becoming clearer. Once you know your exact numbers, you can start looking through our fundraising ideas and figuring out exactly which fundraising activity will work best for the squad and their goals. If you need an idea that will turn a high profit over a short period, perhaps you'd be best going with fundraiser ideas like pizza cards, which can earn you profits of up to 90% if you purchase enough cards ahead of time. If you have a larger squad or a big support group that can help you meet a minimum number of orders, you might do well with a cheerleader fundraiser that is brochure-based.
Once you have finished the planning stages of cheerleader fundraising, the real excitement begins. Whichever activity or product you decide on, make sure it's something the squad will enjoy working with, so once the actual fundraising starts, you will know that you have chosen a fundraiser for cheerleaders that will be both profitable and fun for everyone involved.


text:
Los Angeles County Supervisors Vote to Close Four Public Health Clinics, Transfer Some Services
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to close four public health clinics and transfer some services from High Desert Hospital to Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reports. The four clinics, located in Burbank, Compton, North Hills and Paramount, serve an average of 2,738 patients per month and will close as early as May 1. The closures, as well as the transfer of services, will save the county Department of Health Services an estimated $972,000 per year -- the first step in a plan that the department, which has received $2.2 billion in federal bailout funds over the past six years, released in January to eliminate an estimated $688 million deficit by 2005 (Anderson, Long Beach Press-Telegram, 3/20). County supervisors tentatively approved the plan on Jan. 29 (California Healthline, 1/29). The second part of the plan includes a number of "harsh alternatives" that range from "closing county hospitals and clinics and privatizing the system to keeping some hospitals open" as trauma, emergency room and acute-care facilities, proposals that could reduce services for the county's 3.2 million low-income and uninsured residents (Long Beach Press-Telegram, 3/20). County supervisors plan to consider the proposals this month (California Healthline, 1/30). County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky said, "The old way of doing business -- hoping someone will come and bail us out if we sit and do nothing -- won't do it this time" (Long Beach Press-Telegram, 3/20).This is part of the California Healthline Daily Edition, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.


text: News Animals Newly Identified Beetle Was Hiding in Plain Sight The frog-legged beetle was named for David Attenborough. By Mary Jo DiLonardo Mary Jo DiLonardo LinkedIn Twitter Senior Writer University of Cincinnati Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. Learn about our editorial process Updated August 20, 2021 12:33PM EDT Fact checked by Haley Mast Fact checked by Haley Mast LinkedIn Harvard University Extension School Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside snowboarding or foraging. Topics of expertise and interest include agriculture, conservation, ecology, and climate science. Learn about our fact checking process Share Twitter Pinterest Email Pulchritudo attenboroughi, or Attenborough's Beauty. Denver Museum of Nature & Science News Environment Business & Policy Science Animals Home & Design Current Events Treehugger Voices News Archive Sometimes scientific discoveries aren't just made in rainforests and oceans. Sometimes they can be made by researchers right in a museum's own collections. That's how a new frog-legged beetle species was identified at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The newly discovered fossil had been named for famed naturalist and documentarian David Attenborough. It had been on display in the museum's "Prehistoric Journey" exhibition since it opened in 1995. Labeled as a longhorn beetle, the specimen caught the eye of Frank Krell, the museum's senior curator of entomology, who saw it on exhibit not long after he started his job in January 2007. "It took me a while to realize that nobody had ever studied this specimen. It does not belong to the group of beetles I normally work on, i.e., the scarab beetles, such as dung beetles, flower chafers, june bugs, but I am the entomologist at the Museum and the beetle is exceptionally pretty. So I saw it as a challenge to get this specimen described, named, and classified," Krell tells Treehugger. Krell began researching the species and found that the beetle even appeared in two books—an out-of-print book from the museum on the exhibit and a scientific publication on the Green River Formation, one of the largest accumulations of lake sediments in the world, known for preserved fossil fish. Both times it was also identified as a longhorn beetle. But there were some features that didn't seem to match longhorn beetles. "It took me a few years, and when I had everything together and nothing really fit," Krell says. So he reached out to Francesco Vitali, invertebrate zoology collections curator at the National Museum of Natural History of Luxembourg, for help. Vitali is an expert in extant and fossil longhorn beetles. They looked at all the preserved details and were transfixed by the beetle's curved hind tibiae—its crooked legs. That's how they eventually determined it was truly a frog-legged leaf beetle. Both groups are closely related. "For the peer-review of the manuscript, we suggested to the journal to ask the world-leading expert in extant frog-legged leaf beetles as a referee, and the journal followed our suggestion," Krell says. "Dr. Chris Reid from the Australian Museum found a few flaws and every little weakness in our interpretation of the fossil. For example, I had considered it a male, but it turned out to be a female. I had misinterpreted the faint remains of the genitalia. That's why we have peer-review in scientific publications, to have another pair of eyes looking at our work before it is published. Now we can be sure that our paper is pretty water-tight." The findings are published in the journal Papers in Palaeontology. Choosing a Name Although beetles are quite hardy when they are alive, they don't typically remain whole when they fossilize. They float on water, then sink and often fall apart when they reach the sediment. So often only wing cases are found in the fossil record. Some deposits with fine-grained sediment and other positive conditions, however, offer well-preserved, nearly complete fossils. The Green River Formation in northwest Colorado is one such area. This beetle is from that location and lived nearly 49 million years ago. Ever since he first spotted the fossil, Krell was quite taken with the beetle's beauty. "It is the prettiest beetle fossil I have ever seen because of the clear and well preserved circular patterns on the wing cases," he says. So, when it was time to choose a name for his discovery, he gave it a lot of thought. A scientific name has two components: a genus and a species name. The beetle needed a new genus name because it didn't fit into any existing frog-legged leaf beetle genera. Krell chose the name Pulchritudo, which is Latin for "beauty." Because it was a newly discovered species, it needed a new species name, as well. Scientists often dedicate new species to those who are special to them or who have inspired them. Krell chose Attenborough. Krell reached out to Attenborough to make sure he knew about his beetle namesake. Pulchritudo attenboroughi, or Attenborough's Beauty, can be seen in Prehistoric Journey, in "The Cenozoic Era" section of the museum. "Nobody imparts the grandeur and beauty of nature more impressively than Sir David," he says. "This fossil, unique in its preservation and beauty, is an apt specimen to honor the great man." View Article Sources "Scientists Name New Frog-legged Beetle Fossil for Sir David Attenborough." Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Frank Krell, Denver Museum of Nature & Science Senior Curator of Entomology https://expeditions.fieldmuseum.org/fossil-fishes-more/green-river-formation


text:
My Great America Road Trip – First Stop Alabama!
I started this blog because of my wanderlust. I'm not good at staying in one place. I even move homes from one state to another pretty frequently. I'm very, very good on the road – moving from place to place with my pack on my back. Finding a new hole in the wall, or the occasional luxury splurge to rest my head in between long days discovering new parts of the world. The second best thing about travel, meeting new people is first, is the food. You never really know a place until you taste it. And I have – I've eaten from carts in Jaipur, on the sides of mountain in Nepal and Peru and Morocco and Chile, with my face shielded from sand in the Sahara, and at the top of Cinderella's Castle in Orlando. And I've loved (nearly) every bite. I've especially loved that someone else has cooked it for me.
But now we find ourselves under house arrest. Not only can I not don my pack and fly off to some far flung locale, I can't spend every night drinking wine and laughing with friends in dark, crowded restaurants, which is my preferred activity when stuck at home.
So, in March, basically for the first time in my life, I took inventory of my pantry and set out to feed myself. The pasta was ok. As days became weeks and months, I progressively got more adventurous, and more skilled at creating my daily repast. African peanut stew, remains my favorite, but I visited Morocco, Cambodia, France, and more as I experimented. My Fourth of July spread. created because of a dare from the great James Taylor, with bbq chicken, focaccia, and a giant flag cake, was delicious, but kind of sapped my interest in feeding myself. A couple days of pasta later, I was feeling pretty sorry for myself and in need of inspiration.
I did what I always do when I need a lift, I started googling the places I could go when this bloody thing is over. And I was looking at all the things I could do and eat!
I've always wanted to take the great American road trip. Stopping off to see the sights, eating bizarre regional cuisine (I'm looking at you Cincinnati and your spaghetti with chili atrocity) and learning what makes each state its own. SO – I'm going on that trip. At least, I'm going to eat the food. And I'm doing it the way I always wanted to do the drive – alphabetically!
First stop – Alabama!
Here's what I know about Alabama. Tuskegee, Selma, Rosa Parks. Also my friend, the great conductor Ray Daniels is from Alabama. so that's good. And so is Channing Tatum, Beyond that I don't know much.
When you google food in Alabama, the whole first page of results is about white barbecue sauce, which, apparently, was invented by Big Bob Gibson in 1925. I'm not sure why, but I'm assuming that it was because he had a lot of extra mayo and needed something to make with it. Now, it is the most beloved food in North Alabama and maybe every where else. Fun fact about Big Bob, when he opened his barbecue stand, the sign had a dancing pig, chopping up pork for guests. More recent signs have been less cannibalistic.
White barbecue sauce has a lot of recipes out there but its basically 2:1 mayo and apple cider vinegar, then spices as you choose. I didn't have much mayo, so I used some plain yogurt in there too. And then I added horseradish, onion and garlic powder, a shit ton of black pepper, some red pepper, and salt. My eyes watered from the vinegar as I whisked it, and a quick taste induced the sour lip and eye purse, but I carried on.
I don't have a grill and I only had skinless chicken thighs, so my crispy grilled chicken fell a little short despite my gorgeous cast iron grill pan. When it is browned on all sides, I slathered it with sauces and let it cook through – turning and slathering as I went.
I plated it with some chopped scallions, my favorite garnish and went in for a bite.
Holy cow was it good. It was tangy and creamy and spicy goodness. It was a much more nuanced flavor and didn't remotely resemble some chicken with mayonnaise on it, which was my great fear.
I have a ton of the sauce left, and I am scheming up what to put it on next – potato wedges are heading up the list.
When this is all over – I'm heading your way Big Bob's!
Mike M. permalink
Nice – The yogurt based sauce on grilled chicken in very middle easternish, no? So that doesn't sound a crazy as it might if you think of mayo as just funked up yogurt type stuff…. Also, FYI – There is a great recipe for grilled bluefish where you slather on spiced up mayo on it while it grills – but in that case, the idea is the oil in the mayo helps pull out some of the stronger flavored oils from the bluefish…. (I'm assuming you've had bluefish at some point when living in MA – it doesn't freeze or travel well because it is such an oily fish.)


text:
May 8, 2019
PARIS (Reuters) – A sale of Carrefour's business in China is not on the agenda, a spokeswoman for the French retailer said on Wednesday in answer to market rumors that had sent the share higher.
Carrefour's sales in China have been declining for several years despite its attempts to fight E-commerce competition and sealing a partnership with Tencent.
(Reporting by Pascale Denis, writing by Sybille de La Hamaide; editing by Jason Neely)


text:
This is Delicate Arch (Arches NP) from the Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint, about a km away. The arch looks much more humble from this distance. Without any reference point, it's not obvious that it is about 5 stories tall.
At a far distance, it is easier to the "big picture". And the big picture is important, but can hide a lot of important details. I can assure you, it looks far different standing up there looking down through the arch toward this point.


text:
Most of you have probably heard of the STEM subjects. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These academic fields have been the focus of many federal governments around the world as they have been seen as the key to driving innovation.
But what you may not have heard of is something called STEAM. I hadn't heard about it until this morning. STEAM is an initiative being led by the Rhode Island School of Design to integrate art and design into national agendas pertaining to STEM. STEM + Art = STEAM.
Here's a snippet from RISD:
The goal is to foster the true innovation that comes with combining the mind of a scientist or technologist with that of an artist or designer. RISD offers endless examples of how art and design education teaches the flexible thinking, risk-taking and creative problem solving needed to solve today's most complex and pressing challenges – from healthcare to urban revitalization to global warming.
I couldn't agree more with this initiative. As somebody who thought a lot about how to combine design and technology in my own career, I believe that there are huge benefits to a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving and innovation. In fact, it's one of the reasons I decided to go to Rotman for my MBA (see Business Design).
So if you feel the same way, I would encourage you to add yourself and/or your company to the "STEM to STEAM map" that RISD has created. Click here to do that.


text:
The Masons moved on long ago. Gone are the Lions, too. The Moose closed for good in the late 1990s. Even before the era of internet speed and multi-tasking, Forest Park's fraternal organizations withered under the strain of a changing society. All except one, that is.
On Saturday, May 20, 35 members and guests of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #1344, came together to celebrate the local chapter's 100th anniversary at its club, located at 446 Hannah Ave. Such a centennial celebration is noteworthy in itself, but it is particularly poignant considering the Eagles stand as witness to all of Forest Park's history. And, it did so while overcoming the challenges that toppled similar organizations.
The village was incorporated as the Town of Harlem in 1884. Twenty-two years later in 1906, the 1,344th chapter of the Eagles received its charter. The town would be renamed Forest Park the following year. At the time, the population stood at 4,085, with forty percent of inhabitants being foreign born, almost exclusively of German and Italian descent. By 1930, the population had exploded to more than 14,000.
This was the Forest Park into which the Fraternal Order of Eagles was born.
And so, on this postcard-perfect May evening, these members, mostly seniors and retirees now, met to celebrate the club's longevity and enjoy a unique camaraderie that for many has been part of much of their life.
"I became a member in 1968, and today's [club] is a world away from what it was then," said Don Haugen, a towering six foot, six-inch man with a silver flattop and embracing smile. "The aerie was a real part of our lives then. It was part of the fabric of this community."
The organization's membership has dwindled to 55 from its zenith in the 1940s and 50s, when its roster included almost 700 names. Then, any local politician, business or civic leader had to possess an Eagle membership card to be recognized as having truly "made it" to the top of the social ladder. Even through the 1970s, members included influentials"mayors, police and fire chiefs, village commissioners and local icons of commerce like Howard Mohr.
The Eagles may not boast the same numbers, but its benevolent mission remains constant. "Every dollar generated is returned as charity, primarily to local causes," explained current president Jack Eilrich.
In fact, the Eagles continue giving thousands annually, to charities such as the Forest Park food pantry, for funding Forest Park police officers to shop for Christmas gifts for underprivileged children, and to the Salvation Army and Shriner's Children's Hospital.
The national Eagles organization and its chapters were a key financial supporter from the outset for Father Flanagan's Boys' Town, in Nebraska. Through its thousands of chapters, or aeries, nationally, the Eagles also generate millions annually in contributions for heart, diabetes, Alzheimer's and kidney research. The chapter's women's auxiliary has taken the top spot for kidney research fundraising among all Illinois Eagles' chapters as recently as 2002-03. As an organization, the Eagles are also credited with the establishment and congressional recognition of the nation's Mother's Day observance.
Haugen reflected on the Eagles' mission as he set one of the dining tables in preparation for the evening's festivities. "Tonight is a little bittersweet. We'd like to do more, have the financial impact we did for the community in years past, but I don't know how much longer we can go. It's just really tough to attract new members these days"civic-minded people"young or old."
Forest Park's Eagles continue traditions like summer picnics and children's Christmas parties for members and prospective new ones in efforts to attract new blood, but with limited success.
In some regions of the country, similar organizations such as the Elks and Moose, along with other Eagles locals, are experiencing something of a renaissance. They've seen a surge in new membership coming from baby boomers and 40-somethings that now find themselves with children in college and more time on their hands. Many have also sought new ways to attract family-oriented men and women to its rolls. They're offering summer day care and computer classes.
Member Wayne Garbe, who joined with Haugen, put it in perspective.
"We're seeing a revitalization of Forest Park, and it's become a hot town again, but unlike other communities, many of the newcomers are single and career-oriented. Do they want to give back in the same way? I don't know."
And so, the fact remains that attracting new members is the top challenge. Eilrich kept his own explanation simple.
"Back when folks actually socialized and sought out people to meet, rather than sitting inside watching TV or surfing the Internet, we were there. The Eagles were a cornerstone of Forest Park society," he said.
Indeed, one need only look to what the Eagles' hall was in its heyday. The behemoth, four-story building at 7507 Madison Street dwarfs Duffy's Tavern next door. This was the Eagles' club of yesteryear. They took the building over from the Mason's once they outgrew their Desplaines and Randolph location, and remained there through the 1960s. The lodge signage remains chiseled at the top of the building's facade. The windows now are papered over with advertisements hawking the structure's latest iteration: loft condos for sale.
Back then, the second floor housed the club's bar and dining rooms. The third floor held a massive banquet hall and dance floor that hosted prominent big bands and jazz combos in the 1940s and 50s. The fourth floor was the Eagle members' grand hall and meeting room. Prior to the Madison Street location, the club sat at the corner of Desplaines and Randolph. The building remains today, the site of a liquor store now, among other businesses.
"Even through the 1960s and 70s, it was all about having fun while giving back to the community," said Eilrich, adding, "People just prioritize their lives differently these days."
Until only a few years ago, Aerie #1344 hosted a Friday night dinner crowds of 75 to 100 guests. But, as the membership aged, and fewer young people joined, the club had to discontinue the weekly fundraiser.
"Sure, people loved our Friday night dinners," said member Nick Dorich. "They got a great meal for six or seven bucks, and we made money we could give to charity. Our servers even donated all their tips. But it was a lot of work, and like many organizations, it became clear that the majority of work was being done by a minority of members. People can only do that for so long before it gets old."
And old is what many of the members are becoming. Yet, they strive each month to contribute what they can to area causes. "Would we love it if a dozen or so younger men and women joined? Sure," Eilrich said wistfully. "We'll welcome anyone. It would be nice to see the club's bar hoppin' again, and the pool tables being put to use on Saturday afternoons."
He doesn't think most newcomers to town realize the kind of impact they can have by joining such a group. "It's a worthy, terrific, fun organization," Haugen added. "It would be a shame to see this kind of run come to an end."
For information on joining the Eagles, call, 708-366-1321.


text:
1,000 Followers: What we've learned
//January 2020//
Andrea: "Hey, I've just been looking at our Instagram and I have an idea."
Josh: "Oooook? What?"
Andrea: "I want to see if we can get to 500 followers by May!"
Josh: "But...we only have like 120 right now!"
Andrea: "Yep....I know!"
This conversation happened in January of 2020, and at that point, our interest in social media was scarce, at best. We were just starting our second year of photography and were still trying to understand what it meant to run a business. But after a year of feeling like we really had "no control" over our online presence and after Andrea came up with the idea to almost triple our following in just four months, we began a journey that wouldn't stop at 500, but instead continued on to the quadruple digits! So today, we're look back over our journey to 1,000 followers and what we have learned along the way!
One Follower = One Life
As soon as we decided that we wanted to grow our follower base, we quickly turned to the internet to learn about all of the different methods for growing your following, specifically on Instagram. However, after about an hour of research, we quickly realized that our vision was so much more than just "adding more followers." One of the ways we describe ourselves to people is "Fans of People," but as we researched Instagram growth, we quickly realized that many "methods" of gaining followers has nothing to do with the people who are attached to those accounts. The content creator would be responsible for gaining the follower, and that's where the "relationship" would end. There would be no communication, no investment, and no connection, apart from an occasional "like" on a photo. That's the LAST thing we wanted. We truly love meeting and interacting with people, so we quickly decided that EVERY single follower was going to get a personal message from us in their DMs when they decided to follow along! This is something we STILL keep up even now, and it has helped remind us that one follower equals someone's life. In an age where people are becoming more and more hostile towards each other online, remembering that there are actual people on the other side of your screen might help bring back to "social" to social media!
100 = 1000
You've all heard it, we've all seen it, but we hope that one more voice will just give more credence to the truth: reaching 1000 followers "felt" about the same as when we reached 100 followers. And in a way, it's so relieving to know that! Think about it, every time you hit a milestone, you can feel that same excitement from the last milestone! Whether you are looking for your first 100, 1000, or even if you are going for five digits of followers, you can know that your hard work will be paid off. You'll get the see that number finally rise to your goal, and then...it's back to work! The "grind" towards more followers will always be that: a grind. So please, take this to heart; you will never get more satisfaction or more joy out of a higher follower count, but you can enjoy and celebrate the excitement you get when you reach your goals!
IG ≠ Life
Are we any happier because of more followers? Nope. Does the sun shine a little brighter on us as we walk outside? No again. And as we set our sights on 2,000 (because yes, we are definitely not stopping now!), we can confidently say that having more Instagram followers will never bring anyone true joy and happiness. We see Instagram just like we see the rest of our gear: as a tool. Tools are great things to have; they make certain jobs easier and more efficient, but only if they are used correctly. Driving nails with a screwdriver or using a hammer to fix an electrical outlet normally doesn't end well, and in the same way, if you are looking to your Instagram followers to give you joy, happiness, or even meaning to your life, you've sadly missed the point of the tool. Use Instagram for what it was originally designed for: a simple tool to help you share photos and experiences with your friends and family.
We can't think of a better way to end this than how we begin every message we write our new followers: "We are firm believers in putting the 'social' back into social media!" Let's make that a goal for everyone, Instagram would be a much better place.
All photos property of Josh and Andrea Photography LLC.


text:
372 441
Mixed Media Figurative Minimalism
This artworks is offered by Kim Rijntjes
Kim Rijntjes , graduated in Monumental Design from the Academy of Fine Arts in Maastricht.
Her works are mainly made of textile. She brings with her work a sense of power and vulnerability, without being sentimental. She takes you into a world of emotions in which she experiments with various materials. The themes of love, security and the growth of the child into adulthood are particularly well represented.
The work is accessible and figurative, but at the same time it should create space so that everyone can think their own story. Kim does not like to title or psychologize her work.
"If I would tell my story with each work, it would start to lead a life of its own".
Kim Rijntjes has a studio at home, called atelier MIM.
Learn more about Kim Rijntjes?
Read all about %s!


text:
Red Fort
THE RED FORT more popularly known as The Lal Quila (Lal ie. red and Quila ie.fort), stands strong on the banks of the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon. It is surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 Kilometers in circumferance and is built of Red Sandstone. The Mughal king Shah Jahan (popular for building the Taj Mahal of Agra) transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi and the fort was completed in 1648, nine years after the king shifted to this city. The fort has two main entrances, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate which faces the famed Chandni Chowk market.
Purana Qila
It is believed that the Pandavas had built their capital, Indraprastha at the place where the old fort stands today. This fort, now in ruins, was the seat for administration for many emperors. The legendary Prithviraj Chauhan ruled from here till he was defeated by Abdali in the battle of Panipat. A new light & sound show is held by the Department of Delhi Tourism every evening. Timings and Tickets are available from the tourist office.
Qutub Minar
It was built by a muslim king,Qutub - ud - din in 1199 A.D. and a part of which he could not finish was completed by Itutmish, another muslim king. It is situated in the southern part of the capital. The height of the tower is about 72.5 meter high and there is a mosque at its base. In front the Qutub Minar there is an iron pillar which is believed that it was built in 5th century. The uniqueness part of the pillar is that it has not caught rust ever since it was built. Due to some precaution the Tourists are not allowed to climb the Qutub Minar i.e. to the tower.
India Gate
INDIA GATE primarily a memorial to the unknown soldier was Designed by Lutyens. The 42 metre high structure is a war memorial in honour of the soldiers who died during the second world war. The imposing structure from where stretch massive lush green lawns has an eternal flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti) to honour the memory of the unknown soldiers. India Gate prominently located in the vicinity of Rastrapati Bhavan is a major crowd puller during the hot summer evenings of Delhi by virtue of its lush green lawns.
Lotus Temple
IT is Completed in 1986, the Bahai temple is set amidst pools and gardens, and adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate silently according to their own religion. The structure is in lotus shape so it often called the lotus temple. The view of the temple is very spectacular just before dusk when the temple is flood lit.
Rashtrapati Bhavan
The house that houses the President of India and the house that boasts of having welcomed the most powerful men in history. The Rashtrapati Bhavan was designed by Edwin Lutyens and built in 1931, to be the central point of the British power in Delhi. Originally called the Viceroy's House, the Rashtrapati Bhavan covers an area of 4.5 acres of land. It has 340 rooms, 37 salons, 74 lobbies and loggias, 18 staircases and 37 fountains. The most magnificent room in the Rashtrapati Bhavan is the Durbar Hall, which lies directly beneath the main dome. All important Indian State and Official ceremonies are held here. To the west, is the famous and beautifully landscaped Mughal Gardens, designed after the terraced gardens the Mughals built in Kashmir. The garden is famous as the 'Butterfly Garden' for the numerous butterflies that visit the varied flowers. The garden is open to the public in february.
The simple square platform of black marble on the banks of the river Yamuna marks the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. His last words ' Hey Ram ' are inscribed on this platform which is surrounded by a serene garden.
Humayun's Tomb
Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. The structure is one of the best example of Mughal Architecture. Humayun's wife is also buried in the red and white sandstone, black and yellow marble tomb. The entry in the complex is free on Fridays.
Jama Masjid
One of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, Four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. You can enter the mosque but take precaution to take off your shoes and make sure that you are properly dressed before entering. One can also go to the top of minarets. From here you can have a birds eye view of Delhi.
Jantar Mantar
Set within the a garden of stately palms, it was built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1719. He had been entrusted with the task of revising the calender and correcting the astronomical tables then in use. He made daily astral observation for seven years before embarking on these stone constructions. He discarded the usual instruments of brass and built these massive ones in masonry which are used to the movements of stars. This observatory, together with the one at Jaipur, are the finest examples anywhere of observatories modelled on the general pattren laid down by Ulugh Baigh of Samarkand in the 14th century. The observatory is conceived with perfect stability and is adjusted to the meridian and latitude of the location.


text:
Top Stores
Seasonal Campaigns
Savvy Guide to Valentines Day
How do you celebrate Valentines without bursting your budget?
Valentines Day marks an annual tradition of celebrating loved ones. However, it can also be a depressing and costly event - especially if you don't have a special someone or are too broke to spend. That being said, Cuponation Singapore has come up with a fool proof guide to having a financially savvy V-Day celebration!


text:
Top Skin-Showing Destinations Where You Can Dare to Go Bare Winter 2011
It's that time of year to plan the ultimate winter escape to paradise. The discerning traveler knows that great beaches, luxury accommodations, nightlife, and shopping are all important in planning the perfect getaway. We have scoured the globe to find just the right destinations for your globerati winter escape where showing off your sexy body is encouraged. Check out these hot places with a cool vibe. To delve into the Top Skin-Showing Destinations in the summer, look here.
Buzios, Brazil
Ever wonder where Brazilians go on holiday? When they're looking for a nearby escape, they choose Buzios, cherished for its beaches, nightclubs, restaurants, and shopping. Buzios was settled by the Portuguese and is surrounded by islands with 23 beaches to choose from. Located a mere 100 miles from Rio de Janeiro, Buzios couldn't seem farther away.
Bombshell Brigitte Bardot popularized Buzios after a visit in 1964, and a statue honoring her, the Orla Bardot, gazes out to sea. Rua das Pedras is the street where it all happens…socializing, romancing, dining, dancing, shopping, people-watching and strutting your stuff. It is a friendly and eclectic street, where running into famous people and hearing foreign languages is commonplace. Though restrained, Buzios oozes glamour. Read the rest of Karla's article on Buzios, Brazil.
Little Cayman Island, Caribbean
Little Cayman Island, Caribbean is a magical place with more than a dozen secluded beaches on a mostly undiscovered coastline, and lagoons, mangrove forests, salt ponds and pristine wetlands strewn with orchids. This is a diver's paradise, with 81-degree water and more than 57 dive sites, including Bloody Bay Wall – one of the world's best – Jackson Bay Wall and Reef for shallow and deep diving, and Sarah's Set for views of lobsters, channel clinging crabs, sting rays, and octopus. Scuba Diving Magazine awarded first place for 'Overall Rating of the Destination' and 'Wall Diving' in the 2011 Readers Choice Awards to the Cayman Islands. Read the rest of Karla's article on Little Cayman Island, Caribbean.
Mauritius, Indian Ocean
Mauritius, Indian Ocean is one of the most exotic locations you may ever visit. This small island, entirely ringed by coral reefs, has a lot to offer, including nightlife, beaches, and an abundance of outdoor activities. There are many spots on the island to choose from, but the Jetset crowd heads straight to Grand Baie for its wide variety of activities, dining and nightlife. Spend your days lounging on the beach or at your resort's pool and bar. And yes, those really are the celebrities you think they are lounging next to you. Although the law requires modesty at public beaches, topless sunbathing reigns at the resorts. Take a champagne helicopter tour of the island and have lunch in the mountains on the Southwest Coast at Chamarel or Le Morne. For great views, visit 20 Degrees South, located in Pointe aux Cannoniers at the end of the bay where you can board the Lady Lisbeth, a 1920s restored yacht, for dinner. Read the rest of Karla's article on Mauritius, Indian Ocean.
Saint-Barthélemy, French West Indies
Saint-Barthélemy, French West Indies offers a taste of the French Riviera in the Caribbean. St. Barths is popular with supermodels, rock stars, oligarchs, athletes, and celebrities for its 20 beautiful white-sand beaches, fine dining, shopping, and boating culture. Resorts are nestled in breathtakingly beautiful white-sand coves. The best-known beach is St. Jean Beach, a sun-splashed crescent divided by the Eden Rock promontory. The strand at Anse du Gouverneur, on the southern coast, is gorgeous, ringed by steep cliffs overlooking St. Kitts, Saba, and Statia (St. Eustatius). Equally fine is Grande Saline Beach, to the east, where lack of shade doesn't deter the nude sunbathers. For a day at the beach, grab an umbrella from the hotel or beach club, since shade is hard to find. Add towels, a book, and delicious-smelling Ligne St. Barth coconut oil, and prepare for a day of luxuriating on some of the world's finest beaches. Read the rest of Karla's article on Saint-Barthelemy, French West Indies.
Curacao, Caribbean: Curacao is one of the Caribbean's best-kept secrets. The island has a culture of hospitality and residents with roots from around the world where you will be greeted with Bon Bini (welcome) wherever you go. This former Dutch territory has a distinctly European vibe as well as island color and striking architecture. The scuba diving is among the world's best; and long sandy beaches await – you choose from secluded or inhabited. The vibrant art scene, colonial architecture, and friendly people are just a few reasons to come here. Carnival is a lively time of year where parades, dancing, music and food dominate the entertainment. Read the rest of Karla's article on Curacao, Caribbean.


text:
Rainmaking rockets fired to tame forest fire in N. China
Rainmaking rockets fired to tame forest fire in N. China
17 April 2011
published by english.peopledaily.com.cn
China — Fire-fighting authorities in north China on Sunday ordered the firing of rainmaking rockets to rain down on a wild fire in a forest that has been burning for five days.
The municipal government of Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, said about 129 rainmaking rockets, loaded with dry ice or silver iodide, were launched from the city's seven cloud-seeding stations early Sunday morning as a drizzle started.
A local weather forecast official said the cloud-seeding has increased the rainfall and the authorities expect the long-awaited rain would help firemen put out the fire.
The fire first broke out in Qinhuangdao's Funing County and Qinglong County Tuesday noon, with over 7,000 mu (466.66 hectares) of forest burnt as of Wednesday noon. Dry and windy weather has hampered the fire-fighting efforts.
Firemen put down the fire in Qinglong and had it under control in Funing before the rainmaking. Thousands of police, soldiers, and firemen have been mobilized. No casualties have been reported.


text:
Erica Chenoweth and Zoe Marks Named Pfoho Faculty Deans
Harvard SEAS Faculty Reflect on Outgoing Dean, Say Successor Should Be Top Scholar
South Korean President Yoon Talks Nuclear Threats From North Korea at Harvard IOP Forum
Harvard University Police Advisory Board Appoints Undergrad Rep After Yearlong Vacancy
After Meeting with Harvard Admin on 'Swatting' Attack, Black Student Leaders Say Demands Remain Unanswered
In November, I invited the eighty year old political theorist, Gene Sharp, to my seminar, "Gandhi: Then and Now." We had reached the "now" part of our study, looking at the ways in which Gandhi's strategic non-violent resistance had moved beyond India. Sharp spoke about why some movements, like Polish Solidarity, succeeded in achieving political change and why others, like the 2007 Burmese monks' movement, faltered.
That day, none of us was thinking of Tunisia or Egypt. But when the revolutions of January began to take hold, I am sure everyone in the seminar recalled our encounter with Gene Sharp and his book, From Dictatorship to Democracy, a manual of non-violent strategies and tactics to bring down a dictator. In the last weeks of January, we saw some of those techniques in action in the astonishing events that captured the attention of the world.
On Feb. 9, when Google executive Wael Ghonim was released from twelve days blindfolded in detention, he told CNN that his heroes were Gandhi and Mark Zuckerberg. It was a potent combination: the strategic thinking of Gandhi's non-violent resistance joined with the vast networking made possible by Facebook.
Gandhi would have loved the Internet; He understood the power of the press and the community it both forms and informs. The Internet has escalated this power and given it lightning speed.
Wael Ghonim was the anonymous manager of a Facebook page that played a critical role in the massive protests at Tahrir Square brought down the Mubarak government in 18 days. On his release, Ghonim stressed that this was not about him, but about the brave, ordinary, people in the streets. The power of ordinary people, resistant and mobilized around "what touches peoples' daily lives," as Ghonim put it, is indeed what Gandhi was about.
While the movements in Tunisia and Egypt were swift, we know they were not completely spontaneous. Young thinkers in both countries knew something of the strategy of non-violent resistance through, not surprisingly, the Internet. One source was that book by Gene Sharp, From Dictatorship to Democracy, downloadable in 24 languages, including Arabic. Banned in Russia and Iran and used widely from Burma to Serbia, the book serves as a generic guide for protesters, recognizing that every context is different and has to be shaped by the people on the ground.
Sharp, once a researcher at Harvard's Center for International Affairs, has long been a scholar of Gandhi. Sharp believes, however, that non-violent resistance, non-cooperation, and collective action have strategic importance, even if one does not share Gandhi's religious convictions about the ethics of non-violence.
In his twenty years in South Africa, Gandhi developed the form of non-violent resistance that strategically contravened racist, unjust laws. He called it satyagraha, "holding fast to truth." It was the active non-violence of the brave. Gandhi's South African campaigns experimented with tactics of civil disobedience that he would later use in India. His declaration at the Empire Theater mass meeting in Johannesburg in 1906 has traveled the internet: "They may torture my body, break my bones, even kill me. Then they will have my dead body. Not my obedience!"
This echoes more than a century later in Wael Ghonim's stirring declaration in the CNN interview, addressing himself directly to Vice-President Omar Suleiman: "I am telling you, I am ready to die. . . Kidnap me, kidnap all my colleagues. Put us in jail. Kill us. Do whatever you want to do. We are getting back our country. You guys have been ruining this country for 30 years. Enough! Enough! Enough!" Compliance was gone, and so was fear. As Gandhi put it, "A satyagrahi bids goodbye to fear."
The Gandhian principles at work here are straightforward and, as Sharp insists, not dependent on Gandhi's spirituality. When people withdraw their support from an oppressive regime and overcome their fear, the power of the oppressor is broken. But, it is impossible to challenge an authoritarian regime where it is strongest, that is, with force of arms. The strategic use of non-violent tactics is the strongest alternative arsenal. We have seen these tactics work for the people of Egypt.
Sharp cautions that nonviolent protest takes discipline and strategic planning. In the assault on the protesters in Tahrir Square, a New York Times reporter wrote, "A row of men stood silent as rocks rained down on them. An older man told a younger one to put down his stick." In fact, the very brutality of the oppressor can fuel the movement. The largest Facebook group that enabled communication and support for the Egyptian demonstrators is "We are All Khalid Said," which created a wide sense of identity with the young man brutally murdered by the police in Alexandria on June 6, 2010. This mutual identity forms the strong bonds among protesters necessary for a movement of this magnitude to succeed.
This is not Gandhi's moment, nor is it Gene Sharp's, though their influence is considerable here. This moment belongs to the people of Tunisia and the people of Egypt, who have conquered fear and said, "Enough." We are witnessing the enormously powerful fusion of the Internet and strategic non-violent resistance. It is not at all clear where this will take us, but the energy of the movements we now see emerging has begun to shake authoritarian regimes the world over.
Diana L. Eck is a Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies and the Frederic Wertham Professor of Law & Psychiatry in Society.
Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter.


text:
Forbidden armor
|26 (set)
|Set Bonus
|Double tap ▼ Down/▲ Up[1] to call an ancient storm to the cursor location
|12 (set)
Forbidden armor is a Hardmode armor set consisting of the Forbidden Mask, Forbidden Robes and the Forbidden Treads. Crafting the full set requires 3 Forbidden Fragments and 46 Titanium Bars or Adamantite Bars.
A full set of Forbidden armor will provide the following stats:
- +26 defense
- +25% magic and summon damage
- +80 maximum mana
- +2 minion capacity
While wearing the full set, a golden, spiky, rune-like object, known as the Forbidden Sign, floats behind the player in a very similar fashion to the Stardust Guardian from the Stardust armor set. Double tapping ▼ Down or ▲ Up (depending on the "Activate Set Bonuses" setting) will send a beam of dust particles that summon a sand tornado at the nearest block surface beneath the cursor position at the cost of 20 mana. The beam itself does not deal any damage, but the tornado rapidly hits any enemy that comes in direct contact with it for 20 base damage. The Forbidden Sign also casts a faint yellow light around the player, similar to the Mining Helmet.
The dust particles can not pass-through solid objects, which means that if there is a solid object between the character and the cursor, the beam will hit the solid object, stop there, and the sand tornado will not be summoned. Only one sand tornado can be summoned at a time, and when a new tornado is summoned, the old one disappears after roughly 1 second. A space of at least 3×12 tiles is required for the tornado to be summoned. If no enemies come in contact with the tornado, it disappears after 15 seconds.[2]
|Crafting station
|Forbidden Mask
|Mythril Anvil
Orichalcum Anvil
|Forbidden Robes
|Forbidden Treads
- While the damage of the sand tornado summoned by the Forbidden Sign is affected by both increases to magic and summon damage,[3] the tornado's critical strike chance is based entirely on the player's magic critical strike chance. [4]
- Items that grant a bonus to all damage types (like the Celestial Shell or Avenger Emblem) will effectively contribute their value twice.
- Since the full Forbidden armor set is equipped, which grants a combined bonus of 50% damage, the tornado's base damage is always already increased to 30.
- The total bonuses of the Forbidden armor are composed of the following:
- 15% magic and summon damage each from the Forbidden Mask.
- +40 maximum mana, 10% summon damage and +1 minion capacity from the Forbidden Robes.
- +40 maximum mana, 10% magic damage and +1 minion capacity from the Forbidden Treads.
- The sand tornado can be summoned even when afflicted with the Stoned debuff.
- Dyeing the Forbidden Robes will change the color of the Forbidden Sign, even if a vanity chest piece is in use.
- In terms of stats, this set is less powerful than Mythril armor with the mage headpiece, the Mythril Hood. Although, with efficient use of the sand tornado and the extra minion slots one could get higher DPS than with Adamantite armor.
- The set bonus can be very useful for fighting The Destroyer and other worm enemies, as the sand tornado can very rapidly hit multiple segments.
- If only summoning bonuses are needed, it may be a better idea to simply go for Spider armor instead. Spider armor can be obtained directly after Hardmode begins and offers superior summoning bonuses.
- Though it is weaker than Spider armor (and Obsidian armor) for pure summoners, its mixed nature is useful for summoners playing on harder difficulties, especially in Master Mode, as magic weapons allow for much safer strategies when fighting mechanical bosses.
- The Forbidden armor is the Desert counterpart to the Snow biome's Frost armor, as they are both obtained similarly. However, Frost armor buffs melee and ranged weapons instead of magic and summon weapons.
- The set resembles the Egyptian god of death and funerals, Anubis, who is known for being depicted as a man with a canine head associated with death.
- Unlike other minions and sentries, the Forbidden Sign is not a projectile. It uses the
Extra_74texture in the game files.
- Equipping the Safeman's Sunny Day in the vanity helmet slot will cause the Sun to sit within the ring of the Forbidden Sign, moving together.
- Desktop 1.4.1: The Forbidden Robes now give a 10% summon damage boost and the Forbidden Treads give a 10% magic damage boost.
- Desktop 126.96.36.199: While the total benefits of the set remain unchanged, the benefits of Forbidden Robes and Treads have been split evenly, with each now giving 40 mana and +1 minion count.
- Desktop 22.214.171.124: Adamantite/Titanium Bars needed for the Forbidden Mask and Treads fixed.
- Desktop 1.3.3: Introduced.
- Console 1.17: Introduced.
- Switch 1.0.1096.2: Introduced.
- Mobile 22.214.171.124.0: Introduced with changes up to Desktop 188.8.131.52.
- ↑ Depends on Activate Set Bonuses setting
- ↑ Information taken from the Desktop 184.108.40.206 source code, method
Terraria.Projectile.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version is 220.127.116.11.
- ↑ Information taken from the Desktop 22.214.171.124 source code, method
Terraria.Player.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version is 126.96.36.199.
- ↑ Information taken from the Desktop 220.127.116.11 source code, method
Terraria.Projectile.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version is 126.96.36.199.


text:
- This event has passed.
Healthy Futures, LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact's five-year accelerator
May 28, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmFree
LEAP believes innovative and collaborative approaches are critical to creating impactful solutions that will reach more Canadians. The need for action is now to create these changes in behaviour and, ultimately, a healthier Canada.
Earlier this month, we launched Healthy Futures, a five-year accelerator that will select and scale 11 ventures that provide material solutions to the Canadian preventative health ecosystem.
On May 28, 2020, join us as we answer some of your questions about the accelerator, the selection process, and what you can expect to receive should you choose to apply and eventually be selected.
The webinar begins at 9am PST / 12pm EST in English, and at 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST in French. Register below to take part! (Looking for the registration page in French? Click here!)
If you have any questions, please contact Ankita Rao at email@example.com.
For more information or to apply directly, please visit leap-pecautcentre.ca/healthyfutures.