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SPE Automotive Division Hall of FameNovember 2017
Inteva was named to the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) Hall of Fame for the thermoplastic polylefin (TPO) skin first used on the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. Inteva accepted the recognition along with its customer, General Motors, at the SPE's 47th annual Automotive Innovatiion Awards Competition & Gala.
Staffmark Safety Committee AwardNovember 2017
Inteva Vandalia Technical Center (VTC) was awarded with a safety award from the temporary staffing agency, Staffmark. The recognition was given to Inteva for demonstrating excellent safety programs and continuously working to improve the safety and communication. VTC was selected as a winner from numerous nominations Staffmark received from its eight Dayton, Ohio locations.
Employer of the YearOctober 2017
Inteva Gadsden Operations was named Employer of the Year by Darden Rehabilitation. Gadsden Operations was acknowledged for its ongoing commitment to Darden Rehabilitation. Since 2011, employees from Gadsden have been working side by side with the organization to help assist people with disabilities find, obtain, and secure competitive employment.
The Best and Brightest in WellnessSeptember 2017
Inteva received the 2017 Michigan's Best and Brightest in Wellness® award for our commitment to employee wellness and success in maintaining a healthy environment and culture. Inteva was one of 74 businesses– and the only automotive tier-one supplier – honored with the recognition.
Best PlantsSeptember 2017
Inteva was selected as a finalist in the 2017 IndustryWeek Best Plants awards competition. Inteva was one of 19 finalists. The IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards program annually recognizes North American plants that demonstrate manufacturing excellence. A panel of Industry Week editors and outside experts ranked applicants in such areas as quality, customer and supplier relations, employee involvement, productivity, cost containment, manufacturing flexibility, inventory management, safety performance and market results.
India Altair Technology ConferenceJuly 2017
Team members from Inteva's India Technical Center placed third for the paper, "Optimization Studies of an Automotive Latch Actuator Housing Using OptiStruct," at the 2017 India Altair Technology Conference. The paper was one of the 26 submissions in the Optimization Component/ Subsystem category. The paper presented how topology optimization could be applied on the hard stops of actuator housing against a typical abuse torque
Entrepreneur of the YearJune 2017
Our CEO, President and Founder Lon Offenbacher was named a 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year in Automotive & Technology for the Michigan and Northern Ohio Region. The annual Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year award honors entrepreneurs who excel in innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their business and communities.
CORP! Economic Bright SpotJune 2017
Inteva was named one of Corp! Magazine's 2017 Michigan Economic Bright Spots. Winners were selected based on recent growth as well as their economic impact in Michigan. Inteva was recognized in the large business category for its continued expansion and creation of new jobs filled with Michigan talent.
CLEPA Innovation AwardsJune 2017
Inteva received an international innovation award for our structurally integrated large panoramic sliding roof for our customer, Daimler. The 2017 CLEPA Innovation Awards, organized in cooperation with Deloitte, celebrate automotive excellence in the categories of Environment, Safety, Connectivity & Automation and Cooperation.
Best Employers in OhioMay 2017
Inteva was selected as one of the 2017 Best Employers in Ohio. The annual list was created by the Ohio SHRM State Council. The statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify recognize and honor the companies in Ohio that best benefit the state's economy, workforce and businesses.
Jaime Bermúdez Cuarón MedalFebruary 2017
Inteva Mexico Technical Center (MTC) in Juarez was awarded the Jaime Bermúdez Cuarón Medal by AMAC-Juarez (The Association of the Maquila Industry). The medal, named after a local leader and pioneer of the manufacturing industry in Mexico, is awarded to organizations involved in social causes. MTC employees helped the 'Casa Hogar Mi Esperanza,' a center that provides food, shelter and assistance to adults over the age of 65 who have been rescued from the streets. The Inteva team collected and donated food, clothing, blankets and other basic necessities and volunteered their time.
Alabama Manufacturer of the YearMay 2016
Inteva Products Gadsden was named a 2016 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Finalist. This program honors the companies that bring uncompromising excellence to Alabama manufacturing. These awards recognize the state's top manufacturers for their accomplishments. Applicants are judged on financial growth, workforce enhancement, market and manufacturing leadership and leadership development. Awards are presented in three categories based on employee size and revenues. Inteva Products Gadsden competed in the large manufacturer category.
Dayton Healthiest EmployerMay 2016
This program recognizes organizations that create and implement outstanding health and wellness programs. All nominees were evaluated using six core areas of workplace wellness including culture and leadership commitment; foundational components; strategic planning; communication and marketing; programming and interventions; and reporting and analysis. Inteva's wellness program, Wellness 4 Life, is aimed at educating employees on the personal and company benefits of living healthy lives, improving the well- being of employees and their families, and creating a healthy worksite culture. In Vandalia, an employee-driven wellness committee organized activities such as regular walks during the lunch hour to promote a culture of health.
CLEPA InnovationMarch 2016
Inteva Products received top honors for collaboration with customer General Motors in the 2016 CLEPA Innovation Awards program. The CLEPA Innovation award recognizes the innovation capabilities of European automotive suppliers for technologies, products or business models and cooperation. For 2016, CLEPA received more than 75 applications, and Inteva Products was recognized for the all-Olefin, Soft-Skin, Stitched Full Instrument Panel System.
SAIC-GM Excellent Supplier Award & Electronic Management Effective Advance AwardFebruary 2016
Inteva Waigaoqiao Operations was honored by SAIC-GM as 2016 Excellent Supplier at the annual Supplier Conference in Wuhan, China. They also received the 'Electronic Management Effective Advance Award.' This award honors suppliers for efforts in quality control and product tractability.
Inteva Products Named 2016 Best Employers OhioFebruary 2016
Inteva Products has been selected as one of the 2016 Best Employers in Ohio for its Vandalia site. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Ohio, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses. The annual list of the Best Employers in Ohio was created by the Ohio SHRM State Council and Best Companies Group. Inteva Products is one of 39 companies to be recognized on the list this year.
FAW-VW Awards SAMAP Chengdu with Quality Stability AwardDecember 2015
On December 18, FAW-VW Chengdu held its annual conference and awarded SAMAP Chengdu with the Quality Stability honor for its excellent quality control in 2015. FAW-VW is a joint venture between FAW Group and Volkswagen Group which manufactures Audi and Volkswagen marque passenger cars for sale in China. Inteva currently supplies FAW-VW with Door Modules for the Volkswagen Magotan and Roof Systems for the Audi Q5.
100 Leading Women in AutomotiveNovember 2015
Every five years, Automotive News names 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. This list includes female leaders who are making astonishing impacts on the future of the industry at automakers, suppliers, and dealerships. Inteva Products Vice President of Supply Chain Jan Griffiths, was named to Automotive News' 2015 list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. Griffith was recognized for her many accomplishments over her career, including boundary-breaking improvements in supply chain.
PACE AwardOctober 2015
In October, 2015 Inteva Products was named a finalist in the 2015 Automotive News PACE Awards for the Soft-Skin, Stitched Full Instrument Panel System. The award was founded in 1995 to celebrate innovation and technological advancement among automotive suppliers. The award is given to a supplier who has created something that "changes the game." Awards are given for products, materials, services, and processes.


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"After building Butler-Burgher Group with co-founder David Burgher, we sold it in 2007 to the country's third-largest title insurance company, LandAmerica Financial Group. At the time, the Fortune 500 company had approximately 12,000 employees. LandAmerica's objective was to create a robust valuation and advisory platform; I served as general manager and senior vice president of this operation. When the financial crisis hit a year later, it caused catastrophic issues in the residential and commercial title business—LandAmerica's core business. This led the company to file bankruptcy in November 2008.
It was excruciating personally, as I felt an enormous responsibility to the employees and their families and also to our long-time clients. Many of these individuals had been with David and me since the beginning. The negotiation and reassurance of so many key players were critical to reestablishing the company, and getting the right team back together was intense and all-consuming—especially if we were going to succeed.
One of the many things I learned was that it is easy to get into a public company but very difficult to get out. Potential competition for the business had to be considered, assets had to be sorted out, legal and financial complications had to be addressed, and systems had to be reestablished.
With some great partnerships and a whole lot of luck, Butler Burgher Group was reformed in May 2009 with 62 employees. We essentially had 60 days once I got control to move our offices and be back up and running physically. I'll always remember calling the owner of 8300 Douglas in Preston Center; he was a client, and he started our space construction before I ever signed a lease. And, I recall vividly one day calling Dell to order 65 laptops. I went back to our previous vendors and companies that serviced us before LandAmerica, and they all supported us. Telecommunications, research, data, HR/payroll—everyone was helpful because of the relationships we enjoyed over many years.
We were all grateful to have jobs and our company culture back. The challenge of reestablishing Butler Burgher Group was intense, but we quickly got back to doing what made us successful—treating clients and relationships with care.
The initial ownership of Butler Burgher Group, version 2.0, consisted of seven shareholders with me being majority and CEO. We focused heavily on strategic growth through investments in people, technology and operations, strong sales and marketing, and best-in-class service. Less than five years later, we had approximately 200 employees in 25 offices nationwide.
In 2014, Butler Burgher Group (now BBG) was acquired by a private equity firm. I remain on the board of directors and a shareholder. Today, BBG is a leading national commercial real estate valuation and assessment company with 500 employees in 35 offices. It has deep expertise in multifamily, office, retail, and industrial sectors."
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Much has been said and written about the importance of good rewards and recognition for building a highly motivated and engaged workforce. When it comes to designing really good rewards and recognition programs, it is important for organizations to consider factors that are unique to their organization like the industry type, workforce profile, the program objectives, and the budget available. Given below are examples of employee rewards programs in organizations operating in different industries:
Manufacturing companies play an important role in the economy. Such organizations need to focus on productivity, quality and operating costs due to rapidly growing competition. Also, they are subjected to a number of regulations related to health, safety and environment.
Hence the focus of these organizations is to keep their workforce motivated, productive, healthy and safe while ensuring compliance to regulations.
Let us look at a few examples of employee rewards programs in such organizations.
Typical Workforce Profile: A large percentage of the workforce in a manufacturing company comprises of blue-collared employees including shop floor workers, production, maintenance, quality control and logistics staff. These organizations face the challenge of rewarding and recognizing a wide variety of such skilled professionals.
Given below are different aspects of the employee rewards policy framework that such organizations should adopt:
· Focus on Tangible Rewards: Tangible rewards, such as cash awards, performance bonuses, trophies, and gifts should be given greater preference in manufacturing organizations. Giving some kind of financial reward as well as presenting them with something they can show off as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication can motivate them to keep up their good work.
· Physical Certificates: Certificates and citations applauding the good work of the employees is a good way to keep them motivated. These should preferably be presented at a formal event to make them more impactful.
· Long Service Awards: Rewarding employees who have been with the company for a certain number of years is an effective way to boost their motivation and of others as well.
· Safety Awards: It is extremely important for a manufacturing company to appreciate the safety initiatives of its employees to create a low risk and safe work environment. Safety awards also reflect the commitment and concern of the organization towards its employees.
· Employee of the Year: Manufacturing organizations should also focus on recognizing and rewarding employees from each department for their consistently high performance throughout the year. These department-specific awards ensure maximum coverage within the organization.
· Formal Award Ceremonies: Being rewarded in a formal event and in the presence of the entire workforce and their family members can enhance the sense of pride and achievement among employees. The happy memories of such events keep the employees inspired for years.
Technology companies have been driving digitization and automation. They deliver software products and platforms that make businesses more efficient and profitable. The employees of a technology company are generally working under high pressure to deliver projects with tight deadlines.
That is why it is important for such organizations to create a reward and recognition program that keeps the employees happy and motivated.
Let us look at a few examples of employee rewards programs in such organizations.
Typical Workforce Profile: The employees working in a technology company are generally highly qualified white-collared professionals. They include developers, analysts, project managers, and tech support executives, etc. These professionals are extremely tech-savvy and they like to stay connected all the time.
Given below are different aspects of the employee rewards policy framework that such organizations should adopt:
· Promote Innovation and Delivery Excellence: The reward programs within a technology company should focus on promoting innovation among the employees. They should also motivate employees to deliver projects within tight timelines and with the highest levels of quality.
· Create an Engaging Digital Platform: Building their rewards programs on an engaging digital platform can prove highly beneficial for a technology company. Such programs are likely to be perceived to more interesting and motivating to the tech-savvy employees.
· Incorporate Peer-to-Peer Recognition: Peer-to-peer recognition has emerged as one of the most effective methods of employee recognition. It assures the employees of the support of their co-workers and helps in building a deeper sense of belonging and engagement.
· Include Both Monetary and Non-monetary Awards: The rewards programs implemented by a technology company should include both monetary and non-monetary awards. This ensures both financial benefit and emotional satisfaction to the employees.
· Adding Value to Employees: Adding value to the employees through rewards is another strategy that technology companies can look at. Organizations may consider sponsoring training programs or offering special assignments for employees as rewards to enable them to develop new skills and advance in their careers.
A consumer-goods sales company needs to operate in a client-focused manner to ensure business success. It is extremely important for such organizations to stay updated about customer needs, market trends, and opportunities.
Such organizations focused on sales and marketing should design their employee rewards programs accordingly.
Let us look at a few examples of employee rewards programs in such organizations.
Typical Workforce Profile: A majority of the employees working for in consumer goods organizations are involved in the sales and marketing of various products or services. These include profiles like sales executives, sales managers, regional marketing heads, and so on. The professionals are qualified and experienced in field sales, interpersonal skills, customer relationship management and the use of various sales-related tools.
Given below are different aspects of the employee rewards policy framework that such organizations should adopt:
· Reward High Performance: Sales is a totally performance-driven profession that requires employees to be self-motivated and exceptionally committed. Hence it is extremely important for sales organizations to reward their executives who have closed the highest sales numbers to drive their motivation. These employee rewards programs based on performance can drive salespeople to achieve seemingly impossible targets.
· Organize Sales Contests: One way to enhance the motivation of the salespeople and to create healthy competition among them is to organize sales contests. Such contests should have challenging targets and rewards that are enticing enough to drive the employees to compete and achieve those targets.
· Offer Sales-based Incentives: Sales-based incentives have been a traditional method used by consumer goods companies for rewarding their high-performing employees. Such incentives are known to promote a high level of performance among salespeople.
· Give Cash Awards: Cash rewards work extremely well in a consumer good/sales company and inspire employees to keep up their good performance. Such rewards can make them feel truly valued for their contribution to business profitability. Organizations can also offer appreciation certificates and citations along with the cash awards.
· Organize Grand Award Ceremonies: Organizing grand award ceremonies can help increase the impact of the rewards manifold. Organizations should formally recognize the efforts and achievements of their star performers at a grand event, organized once a year or every quarter.
· Sponsor Trips and Vacations: Rewarding hard work of their salespersons with sponsored trips or vacations can make them feel truly valued and boost their motivation.
Retail organizations act as the links between the manufacturing companies and their customers. They play an extremely important role in providing the products and services to the customers in a convenient and efficient manner.
The employees of such organizations such as retail stores, shopping malls and restaurants need to engage with customers directly and ensure their satisfaction. Hence, rewarding them in the right manner is the key to maximizing the company's success.
Let us look at a few examples of employee rewards programs in such organizations.
Typical Workforce Profile: The employees of a customer service/retail company are required to interact with customers' day in and day out. They mostly include profiles such as front desk staff, customer service executives, delivery persons, helpers, maintenance technicians, and other grey-collared employees. These skilled and semi-skilled employees form the front-line staff of the organization.
Given below are different aspects of the employee rewards policy framework that such organizations should adopt:
· Align with Customer Experience: The level of customer experience should form important criteria in a rewards program for customer-facing staff in retail organizations. This will ensure such employees work hard to ensure the happiness and satisfaction of customers.
· Instant Recognition and Spot Awards: Instant recognition is an effective way for customer service organizations to appreciate the good work of their employees. Instant recognition can be offered by saying a simple "thank you", "well done" or "keep up the good work". The organizations can also provide spot rewards in the form of gift vouchers or cash prizes to boost employee motivation further.
· Employee of the Month: The employee of the month reward is a common practice in retail organizations and has been known to impact employee performance and engagement significantly. Such recognition gives employees a sense of pride and achievement and keeps them motivated to continue their good performance.
· Cash Awards: Cash awards hold much value for grey-collared and other employees working in retail organizations as their income levels are likely to be on the lower side. Hence, even small cash rewards can be perceived as lucrative and motivate such employees to perform better.
· Appliances and Gadgets as Rewards: Employees working in retail organizations often feel happy and excited to receive home appliances and gadgets as rewards as these items have great functional and aspiration value for them.
· Paid Leaves or Time-Off from Work: Given that employees in retail and consumer service companies get limited paid leaves, offering them an opportunity to take paid leave or time off from work can be an effective way to reward them for their hard work and contribution.
The various examples of employee rewards programs provide a generalized framework for organizations to design programs suited to their industry type and maximize the outcomes of such programs.
Obviously, individual organizations need to tweak these guidelines to match their business objectives and employee expectations.
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Finally, Microsoft's big Xbox Games Showcase is just around the corner! We're sure to hear more about upcoming PC games and Xbox Series X titles as we approach the console's launch this holiday season.
The livestream will bring us footage of Halo Infinite, among other first-party games. It forms the next in Microsoft's series of Xbox 20/20 events teasing the upcoming next-gen console and its accompanying games. In addition to the main event, a pre-show will begin one hour earlier as part of Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest. It's unclear what the content of this pre-show will be, but Geoff seems nice so we'll be watching anyway.
Aside from Halo Infinite, it's likely we'll get to see more of the other Xbox console exclusives we already know about, such as Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Everwild, and Scorn. Of course, all first-party Xbox games also come to PC on day one, so the event will be of interest to PC gaming fans. There may well be other surprises in store, but the rumoured 'Xbox Series S' budget console will reportedly have to wait until August for its reveal.
Microsoft's first Xbox 20/20 event was held in May. There, the company showed off the first Series X gameplay footage, but the stream was met with a lukewarm reception from fans. Despite previously announcing it would hold a similar event each month until the Series X launches, Microsoft skipped June and will show off its big guns very soon.
How to watch the Xbox Games Showcase
Microsoft's Xbox Series X games showcase start time is set for July 23 at 17:00 BST / 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT. You can watch it below, and we'll bring you all the news as the show unfolds.
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Caffeine is one of the most popular and commonly used drugs in the world and is consumed by up to 90% of the global population in some form or another. Despite caffeine's frequent use, however, many people don't really know how caffeine affects their health or even how much they are taking in on a daily basis.
The average person person consumes about 200 mg (about two, 8 oz. cups of coffee) per day. To help you determine how much caffeine you intake, some of the most common sources of caffeine are listed below with the average amount of caffeine they contain.
- brewed coffee (8 oz): 85 mg
- instant coffee (8 oz): 75 mg
- brewed or instant coffee (8 oz): 3 mg
- single shot of espresso (2 oz): 80 mg
- black tea (8 oz): 40 mg
- decaf black tea (8 oz): 4 mg
- green tea (8 oz): 40 mg
- dark, semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz): 20 mg
Now that we understand more about how much caffeine we're consuming, let's talk about what it does to our bodies.
One of the most commonly known facts about caffeine is that it has addictive qualities. Recognizing caffeine's effects on the body can help us better understand why. Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It causes increased neuron firing in the brain, which tricks the pituitary gland into thinking there is an emergency and causes the adrenal glands to release adrenaline. Caffeine also increases dopamine (the neurotransmitter that is affected by highly addictive drugs) levels in the brain, which may be what causes it's addictive properties.
While regular caffeine use can cause a mild physical dependence, it certainly doesn't threaten your physical, social, and economic health the way highly addictive drugs do. However, if you regularly consume caffeine and stop doing so abruptly, it is likely you will experience some withdrawal symptoms. These will often last a day or more, especially if you consume more than two cups of coffee a day, and may include: headache, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, mild depression, and difficulty concentrating.
While caffeine withdrawal may make you uncomfortable for a few days, the symptoms are nowhere near as severe as those experienced when withdrawing from alcohol and other street drugs, which is why most experts don't consider caffeine addiction serious or especially harmful. However, if you need your morning cup of coffee to avoid headaches and irritability this may be a sign you should cut back. This doesn't mean you have to quit drinking coffee, soda, or tea entirely though. Switching to decaf coffee and soda and herbal teas are good ways to enjoy your favorite beverages without getting too much caffeine.
Though caffeine addiction is not extremely dangerous, excessive caffeine consumption can have consequences. High doses of caffeine can cause headaches. Caffeine can also cause you to feel jittery, skittish, excitable, or anxious. Too much caffeine may make it difficult to concentrate and may exacerbate feeling of stress. While these effects are mild, certain caffeinated beverages may pose more serious health risks.
For example, the acid in coffee can upset the stomach and irritate ulcers. And many coffee and energy drinks have a lot of sugar and calories, which can contribute to conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. In order to enjoy your caffeine fix safely, it is best to moderate your intake of sugary coffee and energy drinks. It also helps to be informed about how all the calories from flavored syrups, whipped cream, and milk add up. So, if you frequent Starbucks, make sure to check out nutritional information for your favorite drinks online. Try asking for skim milk, light syrups, less pumps of syrup, and no whipped cream to reduce sugar and calories.
Though caffeine itself can cause some mild discomfort, studies show that caffeine consumption does not lead to any serious health risks. The truth is, moderate amounts of caffeine, meaning 300 mg (about 3 cups of coffee) or less, have been proven to have no negative health effects on most healthy adults. High levels of caffeine intake (consumption of 744 mg per day or more), can cause increased calcium and magnesium loss in urine. But, this does not increase your risk of bone loss, if you are getting enough calcium on a daily basis. The calcium loss from drinking one cup of coffee can be offset by adding just 2 tablespoons of milk. Elderly people should limit their intake of caffeine, however, as their metabolisms may be more sensitive to its effects. Additionally, some research has shown links between calcium intake and the risk of hip fracture in older individuals.
For those who are sensitive to caffeine, it is normal for consumption to cause a minor, temporary rise in blood pressure and heart rate. But, many studies show there is no definite link between caffeine intake and high cholesterol, irregular heart rhythms, or increased risk of heart or cardiovascular disease. There is little research to determine whether caffeine increases the risk of stroke for people who have high blood pressure, however, so if you do have high blood pressure it is best to discuss with your doctor how much caffeine is safe for you.
Furthermore, a number of studies have shown that there is no relationship between cancer and caffeine. And some studies even indicate that caffeine may help prevent certain types of cancer, and other serious health conditions. A study conducted in Mexico and published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, found that caffeine, an antioxidant, actually helps fight damaging free radicals (molecules in the body that can lead to disease because they attack and harm healthy cells), especially those associated with Alzheimer's and heart disease. Another study published in Neurology's online edition, showed that people who regularly use caffeine are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease. This study also showed that caffeine can modestly improve the severity of symptoms, such as amount of stiffness and speed of movement, for people who already have Parkinson's disease. Also, limited evidence has also shown that caffeine may reduce the risk of liver disease, colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes, and dementia.
Many studies also show that low amounts of caffeine (one cup of coffee a day) are not actually harmful to women who are trying to get pregnant, as was once believed. These studies show that drinking one cup of coffee a day or less has no link to difficulties with conception, miscarriage, birth defects, premature birth, or low birth weight. However, the March of Dimes does recommend that pregnant women drink less than 200 mg of caffeine a day because limited studies have shown that women who consume high levels of caffeine have a higher rate of miscarriage.
Studies also show that caffeine does not actually cause dehydration. While it does act as a mild diuretic, the fluid you consume while drinking a caffeinated beverage cancels out the fluid lost during urination. Caffeine is also often linked to insomnia, which is also not entirely accurate. Since caffeine is processed by the body very quickly, 8-10 hours after consuming caffeine the liver has already eliminated 75% of it. This means, for most people having a cup of coffee or two in the morning isn't going to keep them from falling asleep later that evening.
However, caffeine consumed later in the day can affect sleep. For most people, avoiding caffeinated foods and beverages at least 6 hours before bedtime will ensure that sleep is not disrupted. Some people may be more sensitive though, depending on their regular caffeine intake and metabolism. In general, while caffeine will not cause insomnia, it is best not to drink excessive amounts of caffeine if you tend to have trouble sleeping.
Ultimately, studies prove that caffeine does not cause any real health risks and could even potentially have certain important health benefits. However, due to caffeine's mildly addictive qualities and potential exacerbation of certain age and health related conditions, as with any "drug," when it comes to caffeine, moderation is key.
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Reuse and Recycle, this thrift store making use of each item brought in
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The Lander United Methodist Thrift Shop has been taking in many more donations since a few others stores have been closed almost a year due to Covid precautions. The thrift shop shared a bit more about how they use each and every item. Although thrift stores and waste, may seem to go hand in hand, this consignment store has made it their mission to make sure that nothing goes to waste, and as much as possible can be given away, sold, or donated again.
Lander United Methodist Thrift Shop Manager Patricia Murray stated, "We want people to know that everything they give us, we really are trying to sell, but sometimes we can't, and it does have a home, it will have a good home." The shop partners with Eagle's Hope, Abba's House, and the senior center among others to donate excess items to distribute the wealth. "Anybody who needs anything, we pretty much just give it to them." mentioned Murray.
A volunteer at the thrift shop from Riverton, often transports donations in her own vehicle from individuals, over to the store since there aren't a lot of drop off locations in Riverton. "I come over and my trunk will be full, my backseat will be full. I don't mind because it's better than the dump," stated volunteer at the thrift store, Rebecca Mesa.
The store has also been recycling clothes that have seen better days. About every six months, a truck will come from Colorado to take items that aren't in good enough shape to sell or simply aren't selling, and they are recycled into rags or donated overseas. "Caribbean mostly, or sometimes Africa, and the clothes get recycled that way, so there's very little waste," added Murray.
The group of volunteers are happy to give back while utilizing all that comes into the store. "It just makes me feel good. I grew up and didn't have money so I said, I know how it is and I can empathize," emphasized Mesa.
A few regulations are lifting as well, the store just increased the allowed shoppers to 12, and children are now allowed in the store again to shop.
Donations are being accepted, preferably from Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you can't drop off then, the shop can take donations when the store is open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1:30-4:00. The store closes at 4:30, but donations will only be accepted until 4 p.m.
The store cannot accept electronics such as computers, keyboards, and television sets. They are also unable to accept furniture, but you may call about furniture, and the volunteers can reach out to someone who should be able to help. The volunteers are thankful for the support, and ask that people please do not leave donations if no one is there to receive them.
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From the Archive – Do games have to be fun to be good?
The following words were written way back when in 2008 on my old, now closed, personal blog, evo-gamer.com. There were an attempt, of sorts, to answer the question – do games have to be fun to be good? I chose to write this after first learning about Pathologic, and with the recent Kickstarter campaign to bring the game back, I thought it might be an idea to resurrect this piece. Please note that this is an archival piece of work and is an example of what my writing was like when I was 20, in University and very likely, a little bit drunk at the time I wrote this. Proceed if you dare.
Do games have to be fun to be good? This is a question which following Quinns take on Pathologic over on Rock, Paper, Shotgun has been running around in my head like a hamster does on a wheel. Or is that a mouse…anyway one of the points that Quinns raised in his examination of Pathologic was that while it may not always be a fun game to play, it was a good game.
Of course this statement caused some debate among the RPS fanatics, another issue that was raised in response to this detailed examination of Pathologic was whether current reviewing methods are really all that good.
That issue was raised and was based on the fact that in the preamble to the first piece by Quinns, Mr Kieron Gillen actually came out and mentioned that fact that under current 'traditional' games reviewing processes he had to give the game at lowly 52% in PC Gamer and this 'traditional' way of reviews limited John Walker to giving the game a 6/10 on Eurogamer.
Of course this is a different issue entirely and is one that is probably best left to people like Kieron, John and the other two Rock, Paper, Shotgun fellas to discuss. After all, reviewing games is part of their job, for me it is just a hobby.
So, do games have to fun to be good? For me the answer is a simple one, and I could just put that one single word down and be done with this, however I feel a bit of waffling on is required. Well waffling on is a skill I have learnt well so far during my university course, and it is one I am going to have to make great use of in my dissertation.
Anyway, what is my take on the statement/topic/question or whatever you want to call it at hand? Well I must say NO! I say this simply because fun is a perspective that varies wildly between different people. There are so many games out there and so many gamers out there that everyone is going to have different ideas on what makes a game fun.
Some may find Simulators fun, while others may find them boring and not much fun at all. The same can be said for First Person Shooters and Multiplayer Online Games. The whole notion of fun varies so wildly between people that the statement 'games have to be fun to be good' is utter bullcrap. I for one can have fun with many games, they do not all have to be good though. The same applies in reverse for me, I can find a game to not be much fun, but I recognise that just because it is not fun to me doesn't make it a bad game.
Take for example the latest Sam and Max games. I had to review one of the Season 2 episodes and I didn't really find it that fun. This may just have been down to my mind being a bit strange, but I could see that the game wasn't bad. It may not have been brilliant but it wasn't a bad game. Yet I didn't find it that fun to play.
The same goes for Halo, while at times I had fun with it, for the most part I was pretty indifferent to it and just played on for the sake of it. Just because I didn't find the entire game fun though doesn't mean it was a bad game. On the most part it was pretty good.
So it is clear that a game doesn't have to be fun to be good. It is purely our own persona and the way our minds work the defines whether a game is fun, and if we look at game from a critical perspective we can see that while we may not have had loads of fun with a game it was actually pretty good.
Time is dragging on and I have to be up for work in the morning, an example of something that is neither fun nor good there!
So to sum up my brief ramblings, a game does not have to be fun to be good. The idea of fun varies wildly from person to person. Whether a game is good or not can be seen by taking a critical look at it and by taking off those rose tinted specs.
After readings Quinns take on Pathologic I am fully prepared to start playing (when it arrives) a broken game that is not much fun, but that beneath those perceived flaws is actually quite good.


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If you want to do your part in protecting our planet from pollution, climate change, and the general destructive nature of us humans, one of the first things you can do is take a hard, honest look at your daily habits. When you sit down and really think about it, chances are you'll realize you're using up natural resources and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions more than you might think.
The habits below are a good place to start. It's important to keep in mind: None of these habits are going to magically change the entire condition of our environment. There are lots of things much bigger than one person that are contributing to climate change and eating up our natural resources (and if you want to help make change on a bigger level, getting politically active is a great way to do that). But doing your part when you can to minimize your own carbon footprint in your daily life is a small, very worthwhile, step in the right direction.
1. Stop wasting food.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 30% to 40% of the food supply in the U.S. is wasted at the retail and consumer levels. That food could help feed people facing hunger. It's a waste of money—and a huge waste of environmental resources. When food is wasted, the land, water, labor, and energy used to produce, process, transport, prepare, store, and dispose of the food is wasted too. On top of that, according to the USDA, food dumped in landfills emits a significant amount of methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. When you grocery-shop, avoid buying more than you can eat before it goes bad. Move food from the fridge to the freezer when you know you won't be able to eat it before it expires. Instead of throwing out leftovers, get creative and mix them with other fresh ingredients to give them new delicious life.
2. Buy fewer single-use plastics.
Have you ever stopped to think about how many items you buy that are packaged in or made of single-use plastics? Single-use plastics mean just that: Plastic items you use once and then throw out. The vast majority of single-use plastics end up in landfills or the environment, according to the National Resources Defense Council. Plastic bags are one example, but so are the plastic containers berries are sold in, plastic dinnerware, plastic condiment bottles, plastic water bottles, and pretty much any other plastic packaging item you don't reuse. Make a conscious effort to buy items packaged in glass, a more environmentally friendly material. Bring your own glass jars to buy from the bulk section if your grocery store allows it. Carry around a reusable water bottle so you don't need to buy plastic ones.
3. Eat more plant-based meals.
Research shows that out of all types of meat we farm and eat, beef production takes the biggest toll on the environment—more greenhouse gases are emitted and more land and water is negatively impacted than with any other type of animal product. And while dairy, poultry, pork, and eggs have a significantly lower environmental impact than beef, plant foods go one step further, having a twofold to sixfold smaller impact on land and greenhouse gas emissions than these nonbeef animal products. Cutting back on meat consumption can help reduce the environmental impact of your diet.
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4. Start composting.
Composting food scraps and organic household and yard waste—paper, leaves, sawdust, to name a few—is an easy way to keep these items out of landfills, where they contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. By composting them instead, you'll lower your carbon footprint and end up with healthy, nutrient-rich soil. You can set up a compost at home (here's how to do it properly), or check if your town or city offers a community composting program.
5. Buy secondhand clothes.
Reducing and reusing are the two most effective things you can do to protect natural resources, according to the EPA. That's because it takes a lot of energy and materials to produce new items. Fast fashion makes it really tempting to buy new clothes constantly—they're not expensive, and it's easy to keep up with fashion fads. But new clothes require materials, energy, and countless resources to produce. Buying gently used clothes from thrift shops or resale websites is one way to keep your closet fresh without demanding more from the environment. On the flip side, make it a habit to resell or donate gently used clothing of your own instead of throwing it in the trash, where it will inevitably make its way to a landfill.
6. Research before you shop.
There are so many brands out there that are taking steps to be more eco-friendly. Many clothing and shoe brands are now using recycled, recyclable, or biodegradable materials in products and packaging and investing in eco-friendly processes to save energy and waste at every point in the chain of production. Before you shop, do some research into the company. Look at what they're doing to reduce their environmental impact and offset their carbon footprint. It's still best to cut back on buying new things in general, but if you are going to do it, buy from companies that are taking steps to do better. Check out 25 eco-conscious brands we like here.
7. Walk or bike to work.
Transportation is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. And according to the EPA, over half of transportation-related emissions come from passenger vehicles—cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, and minivans. By driving your vehicle less, and opting for more eco-friendly transportation like walking, biking, or even taking public transportation (if it's safe to do so), you can cut back significantly on your personal carbon footprint. If you don't own a bike, see if your city or town has a bike-share program you can sign up for and rent a bike to use during your commute.
8. Use water more consciously.
Water is a precious resource that many of us take for granted. According to the EPA, the average family can waste 180 gallons of water per week, or 9,400 gallons of water annually, simply from household leaks. To put it into context: That's enough water for more than 300 loads of laundry. Conserving water is easy—it just requires some thought and the breaking of bad habits. Wait to run the dishwasher until it is totally full. If you're hand-washing dishes, don't just let the water run—turn it off when you're not actively rinsing something clean. Same thing when you're brushing your teeth. Check if your faucets, showers, and toilets leak, and replace old fixtures with water-efficient ones. Not only is conserving water more eco-friendly, it's much friendlier on your bank account too.


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Freedom is something that needs to be experienced !!! I am very happy that after such a long time, I got the chance to go and have food from my usual favourite spot. Unfortunately, I reached there near their closing time and so could not take photo of the place.
Today the review is about the place called "Meenootta" or "Meen Ootta". "Meen" means fish in both Malayalam and Kannada and "Ootta" means meals. Its a place where we can get cool fish dishes and I think thats the reason behind the name. Since this is the closest restaurant from my college and also a place where we can get good fish fry, I naturally became a regular customer there and it is the place I missed the most ever since the college closed when lockdown started. They are open between 12:30 to 3:30 in the afternoon. I had heard that they started closing early ever since lockdown started from my friends who live nearby.
So, when I finally reached there, it was almost closing time and I quickly sat after washing my hands. Immediately the waiter placed one banana leaf in front of me. Here meals are usually served on the leaf and what followed was a pickle and some dry sautéed plantains. After that some nice steaming rice. When asked which curry I want, I asked for Fish Curry and Dal. But got disappointed after knowing that Dal is not available cause it is awesome to have Dal with the Fish Curry. When I asked for other options, the reply was that "Sambar is there". I asked for the same and in the meantime, I tasted the piece of fish from the fish curry with some rice and just like Nasriya's mother from Om Shanti Oshana movie, I said, "Are Vaah" to myself in mind. Of-course, I didn't say it out loud cause I was not interested in too much attention from the Kannadigas there.
By that time, the Sambar arrived and I asked for it to be poured on top of the fish curry and he obliged. Once the waited turned around after that, I mixed everything and starting eating. Wow, it sure is tasty along with the lime and the plantain accompaniments. This is the heaven at Manipal, the one I had been missing for all this time !!! By then, the Fish Fry that I ordered came. Looks like it was fried in a unique way. They call it as Masala Fry. Rawa fry is also available here but the masala version has more fans. It was pipping hot. To prevent my fingers from burning, I used the Chilly from the Fish Curry to take out a piece 🙂
The fish was cooked well. I had it with the rice. Too good. The parts of this fish's inside where the blood is seen clotted (the dark areas) has a unique taste with the masala. It had a taste of salt that will cause you to salivate and then dissolves in your mouth. Awesome taste that will make you eat more even without knowing. In fact thats one advantage about that place. We can ask for as much rice and curries we want. They will happily give, but we must not waste anything. So, safe to say that I ate well after a long time.
If there is a place that I love the most in Manipal, thats Meenootta. What a taste…


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The Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) recently proclaimed its Indian province: Wilayad Al-Hind. This article piece talks about the human rights abuses in the erstwhile Islamic Caliphate and how that will disrupt the already fragile situation in J&K.
Battle of Statehood
When speaking of nations who claim of being de facto states but lack the legal backing to their claim, i.e., de jure recognition by states, Palestine is the first name that strikes one's head. Palestine has been in the headlines for its battle of statehood for quite a while now. This battle was at its … Continue reading Battle of Statehood
America's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's Capital: History & Repercussions
The recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by the American President Donald Trump and shifting America's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, has raised more tension in the already disturbed Middle East rendering U.S.A. the first country to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Genesis of Israel In order to understand the … Continue reading America's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's Capital: History & Repercussions


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Aug 2012 Bill Tracy: Random things I love about my taildragger
We're back to the boys today! Bill Tracy flies a 1970 PA18 Super Cub and has 8 great reasons he loves his Super Cub.
#1Â The friends that i have made with it
#2Â It takes me places no one else can get to
#3Â Smell of the fresh summer air coming thru the open door
#4Â The feeling of freedom
#5Â Watching cars pass me on the highway as I take the slow and relaxing route
#6Â Listening to XM radio while the rest of the world is down below stuck in the rat race
#7Â The random sights that are hidden from the rest of the world
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Thanksgiving Eve 2019
Anxiety doesn't take a vacation. Even though it's Thanksgiving and we're supposed to be thankful for what God has given us, there's still a part of us that's anxious, that's worried. You know what you're worried about, what's distressing you. It's hard to be thankful while something is hanging over your head.
Lutheran preaching is at times quite perplexing to outsiders. It's because, to them, we're stuck on repeat. Each sermon has the same elements: Law and Gospel, a call to repentance and an assurance of God's forgiveness in Christ. There's certainly moral instruction, an encouragement to live by way of God's Law, but most Lutheran preachers aren't telling you how to be better Christians by your own actions. We approach each sermon as if we're dealing with new converts, people who need to be called to repentance. It's because we are. Both preacher and hearers alike need to be called to repentance week in and week out. It's part of how we are kept in the faith, by being told we're straying.
Us Christians are an interesting breed, aren't we? We live a life of paradoxes. Now, but not yet. Joy in the midst of despair. Life in the midst of death. It doesn't make sense, but that's the Christian life. That's something Gary knew well. He knew joy in the midst of despair, life in the midst of death, now but not yet. What does this mean? The Christian life is lived knowing full-well what the eyes see, but knowing also that to which faith clings. The eyes see death and decay and difficulty. Faith sees life and restoration and perpetual joy. And that's why we're here this morning. We're here to celebrate that what our eyes see, what Gary's eyes saw, is not the end of the story. Death is temporary. Death, though it hurts, has been robbed of its eternal sting by Jesus' death and resurrection. Thanks be to God who has given us, who has given Gary, that victory through Christ Jesus Our Lord!
Today's Gospel is one that makes Lutherans nervous. It sure sounds a lot like your works get you into heaven. The sheep are sheep because they did enough good stuff. They visited prisoners, fed widows and orphans, clothed the naked, and the like. They were out doing deeds of charity, and for that they are given eternal life. The goats, the cursed, didn't do good works, or at least didn't do enough of them, and so they go to hell. This seems to create an impasse. Which is it—faith or works? Do I earn it or not? And with the judgment motif running through these last three weeks of the Church Year I'd really like to know which so I'm on the right side when the Last Day comes. I just want to be a sheep!
What do the Scriptures teach us about the end of the world, the final judgment, and Christ's second coming? We know from today's gospel that Christ will return visibly and with great glory on the Last Day: "For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man."
In the eleventh chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews, the writer talks about the faith that motivated the saints. He begins to name the saints, using them as examples of what faith does. He chronicles the stories of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Sarah. He concludes the list with saints known in that day. In the Epistle they are unnamed, unknown to us, but known to the writer, and, most importantly, to God. In the middle of the chapter, the writer summarizes the lives of these men and women: "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth."
Why does the Pastor preach? Scripture explains that the role of preaching the Word of God is how saving faith is created: "How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!' … So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ" (Romans 10:14-17). The Augsburg Confession, seeing this connection between the Preaching Office and saving faith, summarizes Scripture on the Office of the Holy Ministry in this way: "To obtain [saving, justifying] faith, God instituted the Office of Preaching, giving the Gospel and the Sacraments. Through these, as through means, He gives the Holy Spirit who produces faith, where and when He wills, in those who hear the Gospel. It teaches that we have a gracious God, not through our merit but through Christ's merit, when we so believe" (AC V 1-3). The whole reason the Pastor preaches is so saving faith can be created, so we know that "we have a gracious God" who loves us and has saved us from our sin by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Amsonia (Bluestar), a temperate member of the predominantly tropical dogbane family (Apocynaceae), is related to common periwinkle (Vinca minor) and frangipani (Plumeria rubra). There are about 20 species of Amsonia native to North America, Europe and Asia, although only three or four species are commonly cultivated. Amsonias are hardy, low-maintenance perennials that provide three seasons of interest in the garden. Their blue flowers complement most colors in the early summer garden; their shrubby habit provides structure throughout the season and the golden-yellow leaves glow in the fall landscape. Such an ornamental appeal!
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The board of Lyman County Commissioners met in regular session in the conference room of the Lyman County Courthouse at Kennebec on Tuesday, April 28.
The March of 2020 clerk of courts fee report was approved. In March, $9,262.59 less $3,679.33 was forwarded to Lyman School District, $10.39 to Chamberlain School District and $20.78 to Winner School District for fine money.
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Fileds of women's freedom
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: "(Remember) when the wife of 'Imrân said: "O my Lord! I have vowed to You what (the child that) is in my womb to be dedicated for Your services (free from all worldly work; to serve Your Place of worship), so accept this from me. Verily, You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knower." * Then when she gave birth to her [child Maryam (Mary)], she said: "O my Lord! I have given birth to a female child," - and Allâh knew better what she brought forth, - "And the male is not like the female, and I have named her Maryam (Mary), and I seek refuge with You (Allâh) for her and for her offspring from Shaitân (Satan), the outcast." * So her Lord (Allâh) accepted her with goodly acceptance. He made her grow in a good manner and put her under the care of Zakariyâ (Zechariah). Every time he entered Al-Mihrâb to (visit) her, he found her supplied with sustenance. He said: "O Maryam (Mary)! From where have you got this?" She said, "This is from Allâh." Verily, Allâh provides sustenance to whom He wills, without limit." * At that time Zakariyâ (Zechariah) invoked his Lord, saying: "O my Lord! Grant me from You, a good offspring. You are indeed the All-Hearer of invocation."" [Surat Al `Imran: 35-38].
May Allah praise the woman who said: "And the male is not like the female." because there is no comparison, preference, and equation, but each one of them is a separate entity worthy of respect and appreciation. The pious woman of `Imran was lucky because she was chosen by Allah (Glory be to Him). During her pregnancy, "She dedicated the child in her belly for Allah" as Allah (Glory be to Him) says. She dedicated the child in her belly for the service of Allah and she hoped that the child would be a boy. However, when she saw that the child was a girl, she said: a female is not like a male, namely, the boy she hoped for is not like the girl she was given, as the author of Tanwir Al Hawalik mentioned in his commentary on the Ayah. According to her, freedom was of a high status, therefore, she made it for her expected baby; so she freed him before it is begotten. She hoped that the baby would be a boy but when she begot a girl, she was afraid that her dedication would not be accepted. However, the One who listens and knows her conditions (i.e., Allah) accepted the dedication in the best manner.
Was that dedication an expression of her gratitude to the All-Giver, who gifted her offspring after long despair or just dedicating the baby for freedom of worship was the best thing that she ever aimed to in her life?
The surprise of the Great Almighty was that freedom was given to a female instead of a male. Thus, Mary was the first woman to hold the Medal of Freedom and enjoy her sweet freedom. That was the freedom of the worshiper as said by the author of "Al Mu`jam Al wafy Li Kalimat Al Qur'an" of As-Sayyid Muhammad `Atris, who said: "The expression of absolute freedom is expressive because no one is truly freed unless he flees to Allah and get rid of slavery for anyone or anything, so worship cannot be but to Allah alone."
It is obvious that slavery is not synonymous for worship. Virgin Mary (may Allah be pleased with her) presented a practical image for pure slavery, where she was ascetic, worshipping, kneeling, and prostrating. She was known as the chaste virgin because she did not only screened her body from sights but also secluded people and screened herself from them where she spent all her life in her place of worship.
The one, who ponders over this honorable, may be sure that Mary was given her freedom eternally. The one, who ponders over the freedom that was given to Mary, daughter of `Imran, will find out that her freedom was unlike the freedom we know these days. Women of our time who seek for freedom is talking about the freedom of the body for which conferences and symposiums are held even if these gatherings attract the interest of some Muslims. Why women who seek for freedom limit themselves to the freedom of nudity and covering their bodies, ignoring the freedom of covering, decent clothes, and Hijab, moreover you see some of them oppose these values.
If we assume that speaking about women's freedom is a type of important social sciences, which renaissance cannot be achieved without grasping their concepts, was the subject of women's freedom absent from the thoughts of the intellectuals of prosperous ages which enable them to show up now?!
Why there is much talk about the lost rights of women until we are occupied by weeping beside some people who weep for a fake wall? Or their wicked poisons were sprayed in the face of the lazy people who were in deep sleep for a long time and wasted the glory of our civilization? If the deformed and blind image Of freedom is the utmost hope for the people who do not know Virgin Mary (may Allah be pleased with her), her students ask Allah to give them the power to get rid of chains to surrender themselves to the One and Almighty; because this is the only path of freedom. For those who do not know that way, there is no need to bother himself and others with the slogan of (freedom of women).
Islam is the best among all religion in this world,when you find yourself as a muslim just thank god say (Alhamdulillah)
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Beauty in Each Moment
Updated: Mar 28, 2021
For the past two weeks I've been trying to slow things down. If you looked at my life right now that would be hard to believe because there is a lot of activity, but internally I have been reminding myself to take the time to practice stillness.
I started the year off with a lot of excitement. I was going to start a new business with a new website and youtube channel, I decided to make spiritual practice more of a priority and had signed up for a raise your vibration challenge—I was ready to go. At the end of the first week, I was exhausted.
All the inspiration felt like it had burned out and I was fighting myself to keep up with the challenge—trying to prove that I could do it.
"Why are you doing that?" the voices asked me.
"I want to be good enough, I need to keep my commitments, and pursue these practices in a more structured way so that I can become who I know I am."
"Look at what you are saying."
I stopped and thought.
"I don't have to become who I am. I am who I am."
"You don't have to prove anything" they told me, "You know what you want to do and you are moving towards it, there isn't a rush. You are going so fast now but look at what you are missing out on in your hurry to become whoever it is you think that you aren't."
I thought about it more.
"But I want to have a life that is more free."
"You are free, but you are missing out on the life you have right now."
They were right. I had been swept up in a pattern that is typical for me—one where I get so excited to reach a new destination that I forget to live in the moment that I am currently in.
I was trying so hard to be 'spiritual' that I forgot that the reason for all of this was to experience life as it unfolds.
So I slowed down. I didn't meet all of my personal goals and I stopped pursuing the challenge. The morning I had that conversation I laid in bed and then when I felt like it I got up and walked my dog. The sky was bright blue, the grass was saturated with color. There was a pulse running through me that ran through all of the world around me.
I came inside and made coffee, washed some dishes, spent time with my girlfriend. It was beautiful.
What am I running away from, I thought, and why?
There will be a time when life will look different than it does right now. I know that because that is the direction I am moving in. When that time comes I can be happy and excited to explore that different looking life, but right now I am here and here life is also beautiful and happy.
That's the true secret to everything. It's much easier to say than to practice though. Life takes place right now—there is beauty in this moment, there is joy right here. Sometimes it is nice to run after dreams and work towards goals, but it can be easy to get swept away in the movement and forget to stay still and enjoy what is unfolding right this second.
Beauty, love, hope, joy—they all exist here and now. We don't always feel them, sometimes they get crowded out by other thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experience, but they are always present.
So this is just a reminder to step back and enjoy what is here now, to appreciate the beauty that is around you in this moment. The spark of divinity exists in all things great and small, it is present in this breath and that task. It is here to be experienced and it is truly beautiful.
Don't overlook the joy in being alive right here and right now. This life is beautiful.
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The Detroit Red Wings didn't win on Thursday, and the New York Islanders didn't even play, but both teams are now officially headed for the 2015 playoffs.
The Red Wings clinched thanks to their point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens plus the Boston Bruins' regulation defeat at the hands of the Florida Panthers. The Islanders merely needed a Bruins or Ottawa Senators loss of any kind, so maybe Detroit and the Isles owe the Panthers a tip of the cap.
Detroit maintains the longest-running playoff run in major sports:
The Islanders missed the playoffs last season, yet they're hoping to put a long run of success together themselves thanks to a young core headlined by John Tavares.
With these spots clinched, the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins battle for the final two playoff berths in the East.
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Update: The Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets were the other two teams who clinched postseason spots on Thursday.


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This is an interactive concept for running glasses that uses head-up laser display and GPS technology to allow runners to know exactly how they are performing in real time. The goal was to assist professional medium and long distance runners in tracking their mileage and pace.
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Inspiration was taken from existing tracking and training products such as Strava and Fitbit. Other inspirations included Intel's new HUD (head-up display) glasses featuring Vaunt laser technology. Together, these ideas were combined to create a more interactive running experience that encourages the user to continually beat their personal bests.
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EDINBURGH — Voters in Scotland on Thursday decided whether to break up the U.K. after 307 years, in a historic referendum pitting a vision of Scottish independence against potential economic turmoil.
The ballot asked a simple question—"Should Scotland be an independent country?"—though a vote to split off would raise many more about how the country would stand completely on its own.
It was an emotional day in Scotland, where voters turned out in droves to make what was among the biggest political decisions of their lives.
Voters in the first three districts to declare a result chose to stay in the U.K., but 29 districts remained unreported and the overall outcome remained too close to call.
Election officials said 19,036 voters in Clackmannanshire district, the first to report results, voted to keep Scotland in the U.K., while 16,350 voted for independence, giving the pro-U.K. "no" camp a majority of 54%. Officials said 89% of voters cast their ballot.
Turnout was forecast to be high at 2,600 locations across the country, with election officials having expected more than four million Scots to have voted.
Boisterous crowds gathered in the streets of Glasgow and elsewhere, waving the blue Scottish Saltire flag. Some people played bagpipes, some wore kilts.
Carrying a Scottish flag in the center of Glasgow, independence supporter Kyle McBride, 21, braced for a "No" vote. "My heart says yes but my head says no," he said. "The polls were too much for us this time." But the student said he expects there would be another chance to go for independence. "The 'Yes' campaign has absolutely rocked it. This may not be the time, but it is going to happen."
In Edinburgh, 26-year-old job seeker Ian Drummond voted "No." "I believe we are united together. We have more in common than differences," he said. "I love haggis, Irn-Bru [an orange-colored carbonated soft drink] and I have a kilt at home but this is not enough for a messy divorce from the English."
Cassie Werber and Max Colchester contributed to this article.
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19 March 2020 // WISTA The Netherlands Skills workshops – CANCELLED
March 19, 2020
We all know the importance of networking.
It can bring in new work, it can support you in your professional growth or it can bring you new contacts. However, do you get the most out of your networks?
And how often do you feel a barrier when entering a room packed with people you don't know? How should you present yourself professionally?
What things should you do and what are no go's? And there is also the online networking, that you can use in your advantage.
How can you use social media efficiently so that it will strengthen you as a professional. These are many of the questions that will be answered in the very engaging workshop that will be given by a true networking queen, Fauzia Mahomed Radja, director of FM Consultancy Rotterdam.
The workshop will be interactive in order to practice what we learn.
In order for the workshop to be as effective as possible it will be held in Dutch. All participants will receive a networking manual afterwards.
AKD Benelux Lawyers is so kind to offer their facilities for this workshop.
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text: Lenny Larsen has been diving and coaching at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center since 2007. Having picked up the sport later in life at age 26, he quickly became a national and international competitor; medaling in his very first world championship competition. Lenny has had the opportunity to represent the Rose Bowl and the United States as both a diver and a coach in more than 20 countries, from Dubai and Qatar to China and Australia and everywhere in between. After a 2013 training accident resulted in a spinal cord injury and paralysis, Lenny continues to coach divers of all ages and skill levels with a particular focus on Masters divers. He is also a FINA-certified official, judging diving events locally, nationally, and internationally. For more about Lenny, check out this recent Los Angeles Times article: http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-divingcoach-20160829-snap-story.html