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Few things in life are as comforting, soothing and relaxing as the warm glow of a blaze, and a Himalayan salt lamp provides a similar atmosphere to the home.
We've already talked about how to use them to keep the air fresh and for its soft red glow. The popularity of salt lamps has exploded in recent years, as have some explosive claims about the Benefits of a salt lamp. In this article, I will detail well-studied benefits, environmental benefits, and why everyone gives the impression to love these Himalayan salt lamps!
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The salt lamp is a large piece of pure Himalayan salt with a tiny light bulb inside. It can be a solid salt tablet or a decorative basket filled with large salt crystals. They provide a warm glow when ignited, which is good for inside airborne environment, and many medical uses also include in the benefits of a salt lamp.
Himalayan salt lamp manufactured from pure food grade Himalayan salt crystals. The real salt of the Himalayas comes from the western Himalayas in the Punjab region of Pakistan. After extraction, the salt is hand carved into a lamp or powder and used as salt in the recipe and many other purposes.
The conventional salt is mainly sodium chloride. Himalayan salt still contains about 98% sodium chloride, but also contains traces of minerals such as magnesium, potassium and zinc. Trace minerals provide a shade of salty light ranging from pale pink to deep orange/pink. So, due to the presence of trace minerals that gives a salt lamp a pink colour, it makes it more useful for human health than the ordinary salt and in this way the Pink colour of Himalayan salt contributes in the benefits of a salt lamp.
These beautiful lights of Himalayan salt have recently become popular and have many benefits.
Benefits of salt lampare scientifically proven or not; it depends on its working principle. Let's find out the secret behind salt lampworking.
We know that the body needs salt to replenish moisture, electrolyte balance, blood pressure control and the nervous system. But all of these benefits of salt lamp come from the internal consumption of salt.
Most of us don't eat salt, so the benefits come from another attribute that is a Himalayan salt lamp. Salt is undoubtedly hygroscopic, which means it attracts water molecules themselves. According to this theory, a salt lamp draws water molecules into the air.
Since the water in the air may also contain allergens, contaminants and even bacteria, salt lamp attracts these contaminants. The salt heat lamp is said to dry the water vapour and cause the particles to adhere to the salt. For this reason, many sources recommend cleaning the salt lamp several times a week with a cloth.
Other sources claim that the benefits of salt lamp are due to the generation of negative ions.
By literature we will find that Himalayan salt lamps are ordinary of negative ions, although some critical points need to be understood:
At any time, there are positive and negative ions in the air. Memories as a new science lesson:
The atom present in a molecule which has not an equal number of electrons and protons, giving it a positive or negative charge.
Positively charged ions also termed as cations, while negatively charged ions are anions. A positive or negative charge allows ions to move and combine easily.
Negative ions occur more often in landscape and usually produces by thunderstorms, sun, waterfalls and waves. Tap water is considered to be the largest source of negative ions, bringing a fresh scent to waterfalls and beaches. This is one of the fact that people often claim to feel refreshed or rejuvenated after a storm or after spending time on the beach.
Spending time in the countryside, particularly around water, is undoubtedly the best way to get in touch with negative ions, but salt lamps can also produce small amounts, mainly when used for long periods.
Since electronic devices produce positive ions such as computers, televisions, microwave ovens and even vacuum cleaners, they tend to aggravate problems such as allergies, stress and sleep problems. Negative ions neutralize positive ions and help purify the air. Also, the salt lamp provides a soothing glow that many people find relaxing.
Salt lamps are known to be good for health because they are "natural ion generators", which means they change the charge of the circulating air.
Studies of the benefits of salt lamps for clean air and reduced allergies have shown that different light colours affect the body in different ways. Many doctors recommend avoiding blue light after sunset because it disrupts circadian rhythms and disrupts sleep hormones.
Unfortunately, many modern light sources, such as cell phones, computers and TVs, emit a lot of blue light, and many of us spend most of our time watching these screens, especially the night.
On the other hand, the salt lamp provides a warm orange glow, similar to the orange hue found under a bonfire or candle. For this reason, they are a good source of light at night and can even use for night illumination without impairing sleep.
We mainly use salt lamps and other low-light lamps and orange lights for emotional lighting at night.
Because of their hygroscopicity, they can improve the air in different ways. In addition to providing a soothing glow, they can also attract contaminants to the atmosphere and even help offset the effects of electronic products.
Himalayan salt lamps are beneficial for people with allergies, asthma or diseases that affect respiratory function, such as cystic fibrosis.
Their arguments for patients with respiratory diseases based in part on old practices of halotherapy.
In this treatment, people with the chronic respiratory disease will benefit from the time spent in the salt cave due to the presence of salt in the air.
Halotherapy is a complementary natural treatment that improves respiratory, dermatological and nervous system disorders.
These soothing lights may also help raise mood and energy levels, especially for people with a Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Soft orange tones are one of the soothing colours that are often used to calm emotions and increase attention. A small amount of negative ions also helps to improve mood. But if you are looking for the benefits of negative ions, spend some time outdoors!
Himalayan salt can use as a healthier option for salt treatment.
The good salt in sufficient quantity is perfect for the health. Pink Himalayan sea salt contains more than 84 minerals and trace elements, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. It is not limited to improving the taste of your meal only but also used in many other purposes.
Sodium is an essential trace element present in salt. The body needs it for various functions. So, we can use the Himalayan salt to benefit from the salt lamp.
There are many Uses of Himalayan salt from the salt lamp some of them are the following:
1. Himalayan Salt for Cooking and Curing
2. Himalayan Salt Slab
3. Homemade Scrubs and Cleansers
4. Bathing with Himalayan Salt
Salt lamps are not a solution, and they do not replace a quality air filter. They do not create large amounts of negative ions as in nature, especially around water. If negative ions are the goal, hiking or swimming is a much more efficient way to get them.
Himalayan salt lamps are a beautiful light source that can offer the benefits of chromotherapy, hygroscopically purifying air. They are an inexpensive, low-light light source to use after dark and as a night light adapted to the needs of children to sleep.
They provide a beautiful and environmentally friendly source of light that produces a healthy spectrum of light. If you choose lamps for your home, they are a great option to consider.
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Happy Christmas! And Hanukkah! And everything else!
And also – pretty please understand the reasons I share these photos of my holiday decor:
- I friggen' LOVE decorating for the holidays.
- I am very proud of the fact that mostly everything was purchased used, deeply discounted or was free from my mom.
- Nothing makes me happier than photographing my tree.
So without further adieu, here we go!
Here is our entry table. I would love to do more with this and put down a layer of that pillow-fluff fake snow but Clara can easily reach everything. She has already pulled down all the trees she can get her mitts on and it is a miracle she hasn't scratched her cornea with all the glitter.
I got the big, realistic looking tree from a yard sale last summer for $2 and the other larger white tree from my favorite local boutique, Roger and Ives for $7 during their after Christmas sale. The two other gold trees were given to me by Nan and the smaller ones were Target Dollar Spot finds. Oh! And the little light-up sign is from Walgreens just a couple of weeks ago.
I was so excited to decorate our living room this year. I got the happy holidays pillow on the couch at Goodwill for $4 and is originally from Pier 1. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned and sanitized it.
My mom told me to add a pop of red this year and I am still working on it. I found the flocked garland at Goodwill for $5 and the two trees were yard sale finds for $2 apiece. The stockings are from Hobby Lobby for 50% off and the four angel stocking holders cost $5.50 TOTAL from Oriental Trading Company. They are ceramic and meant to be painted but I like how they look as they are! The candles stay out year-round, as do the mirrors.
The red snowflakes, as well as the two prints on either side of the mirrors are from good ol' Joann Fabrics! The store that gives my little sister PTSD.
I happened to stumble in there when they had their 1-day 70% off holiday decor sale and I really cleaned up. I got the two red snowflakes and these two large prints for $30 total.
And let's go ahead and call me out for breaking my own decorating rule of only having one or two "quote" pictures in the house. Because apparently for the holidays, all bets are off. I have at least three now but damn, I love em!
I added more red to this little chiavari-style end table and had to follow this year's trend of gnomes (they are everywhere!). I got this little guy at Target for $5 and just swapped out the photos in the frames for holiday ones.
And finally, our tree!
I am still working on getting more red in there…I know I need more. The snowflakes and poinsettia clips are from Dollar Tree. Mostly every other ornament is a Nancy cast-off.
I did not do much with this little table where E does her homework. The "Noel" bunting was $6 from Amazon and our menorah is another Goodwill find! These magnolias stay out year-round and are from Target. I got them for $1.50 a stem!
Here is my final Joann's quote print. I HAD to. It is so pretty!
I put out a few little items on our buffet, including this Nutcracker from Hobby Lobby that we got for Clara's birthday last year (it was a Nutcracker theme!). The gold harp is from Goodwill for $2 and they had several more. I am kicking myself for not getting at least two of them.
I decided that our family room would be devoted to Hanukkah. It works perfect because I already have some blue going on in there. The dreidel garland and Happy Hanukkah sign were purchased at full-price from Target because they were too cute to pass up.
Yes, I put a tree in our Hanukkah room but I love the glow when we watch TV! We have lots of family ornaments here and I have some star of David ornaments on the way.
That wraps up (get it!) our holiday decor for this year! So very excited to say goodbye to 2020 🙂


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The Kia Seltos is America's third-fastest selling car. We are clamoring for them, risking our lives to get them. I wanted to know if it was worth it. As it turns out, the 2021 Kia Seltos S 1.6T is not a bad car. Then again, it's not trying to be a car at all.
Full Disclosure: Kia let us borrow this Kia Seltos to see if the mini-SUV that Americans are clamoring for is any good. It's not bad, which is kind of a bummer.
Testing Conditions: This vehicle did the New York City Media Shuffle of road tripping out of the city up to the frost heaves of Vermont, to a cabin down a dirt road, across a bumpy field, and up a hike-your-gear hill. From there the Seltos did another few rounds of intra-city commuting duty, including hauling an extremely broken bike to a shop for some frame repair.
Kia Seltos Explained
To Americans, the Kia Seltos is just another small-but-not-extra-small crossover, this time from Kia. It looks like all the other ones, just with weirder headlights.
But there's a backstory to this car. The Kia Seltos is Kia's prestige and breakthrough vehicle... for India! This is the vehicle that only a few years ago launched the Kia marque in the absolutely gigantic Indian auto market, so it's a sharper machine than you might expect.
Also, the base model's MSRP starts at $22,000 and it gets all-wheel drive.
This particular Seltos, I fear, is not the super base version, nor is it the top trim. This is the "S Turbo." It's one down from the SX Turbo, so it's still pretty fancy. The sticker on this car was right at $27,085 thanks to the luxurious optional extras of white paint ($345) and floor mats ($130). It comes with the 1.6-liter turbo, which gives good power, sounds better than you'd think, and delivers worse gas mileage than you'd expect. Also the turbo whistles like a turbo should.
Top Takeaways
The gear-obsessed consumer asks "how much fancy shit can I buy?" The more world-weary buyer asks "how little can I get away with?" When it comes to the design brief of being an SUV, the Seltos pushes the boundaries on the latter side of things. It's pitched as a mini-SUV. Even the base Seltos comes with AWD standard (FWD is only available on the S trim without the turbo), and you get greeted with buttons like hill descent control and a diff lock. You're in something rugged, you are meant to think.
Actually sitting in the Seltos and driving it, ruggedness is the last thing on your mind. You're not in an SUV, you're in a nice car. There's nothing particularly chunky about the controls, no hose-down floormats, no nothing. Again, you're in a somewhat prestige car that happens to be shaped like an SUV.
This is actually pretty clutch! You end up with a vehicle that's not too big but roomy inside. It's not hard to see out of, it's surprisingly comfortable with soft suspension. Look at how it swallowed a weekend's worth of shit, plus two bikes, packed with all of the care of an impatient teen:
I will now take a moment longer to show how well these bikes fit in this car:
Please also note the Ikea bags serving to keep all of the greasy parts of the bikes off of the felt covering the interior. A Honda Element this is not.
All that makes sense for a car meant to make a good impression to the entire car buying public of India! We complain a lot about how America never gets good cars meant for other countries and, well, here we get one and it's pretty nice.
Even if you never find yourself doing anything more strenuous than, in my case, driving across a heavily rutted, grassy field, you get appreciable gains in having tons of room to haul your shit in a package that's not gigantic.
Standout Features
The Seltos' main win is in its nature: It offers a lot of room in a vehicle that's not too large. It's not any longer than a new Toyota Corolla hatchback (both are 14-and-a-third feet long), just taller. That it has AWD standard (on all trims but the 2.0-liter S, for which it is an option) makes you think you will be able to do more Cool Adventure Shit with it. Really, its main advantage at off-roading is probably just the ground clearance, all 7.3 inches of it. I can't say that I am the most experienced off-roader, but I did find it hard to do very slow-speed maneuvering with the car, as the engine could be a bit jerky coupled with the seven-speed dry dual-clutch transmission.
The engine, I will say, feels powerful and does sound good.
What's Weak
The bummer on the Seltos is that it gets, well, not bad gas mileage but worse than you'd expect. The Subaru Forester with the 2.5-liter is rated at 26 city, 33 highway. Surely the 1.6-liter Seltos would top it? Nah. The Seltos gets 25 city, 30 highway. I saw mostly 27 MPG when I was driving it in the city or in the mountains, and only briefly glimpsed 30 MPG on the dash when I was on flat highways exiting Manhattan. My average was in the 27s.
There is also only one USB port in the dash. This is foolish.
The Seltos gets four stars from NHTSA (it loses a star in front passenger safety and rollover safety). IIHS results aren't yet online, and it seems that IIHS is still busy crashing—I mean testing—the Seltos.
As for driving it, the Seltos has a few pieces of safety tech. Some are good, some are annoying. The annoying ones are the "driver attention" functions, which beep at you rather regularly. These beeps are accompanied by a little coffee cup icon on the dash recommending you take a break. These icons usually came on when I was very much alert, but when I was actually starting to get drowsy on a pitch-black backroads drive home in the wee hours of the Vermont morning, the Kia gave me no such advice. "I could use a break," I chided the Kia. "Where are your warnings now?" The Kia did not respond. It did not really care about my safety. It just could detect if I ever strayed out of my lane lines, which is what its "attention" function was actually measuring. Cadillac has a camera that watched your face to see if you're paying attention. The Kia does not.
There is also a warning that bleats if a car takes off at the lights before you. The Kia wants you to be rested, but aggressive. I appreciate that.
The Seltos also has good cruise control and can steer for you to keep you in your lane. This is a few steps down from Tesla's Autopilot, and honestly it's not worth much in my mind. You are meant to keep your hands on the wheel while it is working, which is like a cruise control that requires you to keep your foot on the gas. I didn't like it, I didn't like how it steered, and honestly I got scared of the idea of entrusting my life to a car with a $27,000 MSRP. I'm worth more.
The main safety function, most likely, is that the car has actual buttons and knobs for all of the temperature and audio controls, meaning you don't have to stare at the touchscreen while driving.
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I really wanted two things out of my time with a Seltos, two things I did not get.
I wanted to see how good it actually is off-road, but I'm not particularly experienced enough to gauge that. I'd leave that to my colleague David Tracy, who I hope gets some seat time in this.
I also wanted to see just how nice of an experience the base, bottom, entry, $22,000 Seltos is. None were available for me to test.
As it is, if you up your lease payments a hair to go from the base Seltos to this faster, nicer trim, you do end up with a very good car. I can't say you need any more vehicle in your life than a mid-trim Seltos with the turbo. You deserve an S-Class (a Maybach, really), but you don't need more than a Seltos S.
Class And Competition
The main vehicles that this would go against this thing in terms of space and capability are actually a good size larger than the Seltos. The CR-V, the RAV4, even the Forester are nearly foot longer than the Seltos, without feeling like they are much roomier or more practical vehicles. Go a class down and you find the Honda HR-V or and C-HR, which match the Seltos almost inch-by-inch in dimensions, but are much less spacious inside.
Basically, the Seltos is a Forester but cheaper, or a Fit or Corolla but more comfortable seeking out rough trailheads.
To be honest, there's little that the Seltos can do that a used Saturn Vue could not. Having taken this thing to New England, I feel it is my duty to provide you with this most painfully practical take. The difference is the Seltos will make you feel a lot nicer than any creaking, plastic GM box still on the road ever could.
The critique of the Seltos, if anything, is that it's not better in any clear way than any other car you might compare it to. The positive spin on it, you could say, is that it's just about as good as anything else you'd look at and it costs a few grand less. This is basically the entire Kia business plan in the U.S., so it's not a major surprise. Just know that the Seltos is going to be a lot nicer than you might expect.


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Would Bradley Fight Crawford?
By Bill Dwyre
Tim Bradley and Terence Crawford represent a rosy future for boxing. Also, a dilemma.
They won't fight each other.
Say Bradley beats Manny Pacquiao in their widely anticipated April 9 match at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. The whose-got-next scenario is inescapable.
Bradley, at 32, is closer to the end of his career than to the beginning, but also not quite ready to stop punching the bag. Crawford, at 28, is just emerging. His HBO fight Saturday night and his fifth-round TKO of Hank Lundy was yet another impressive coming-out party for the personable young man from Omaha.
After the fight, Top Rank Promoter Bob Arum told HBO's Max Kellerman that Crawford's next opponent likely will be brawling Russian Ruslan Provodnikov. He later told reporters that Adrien Broner is also a possibility, but Broner is handled by Al Haymon, and Arum likes Haymon like a snake likes a mongoose. Don't count on that one.
So, after Pacquiao – Bradley and Crawford's next fight…?
Crawford has told people he won't fight Bradley. HBO's Jim Lampley said exactly that on the telecast.
In a recent interview, Bradley not only said the same thing, but elaborated at great length.
"He was a sparring partner in two of my camps," Bradley said. "We did two, back to back.
"And he became so much more than a sparring partner. We hung out. We had barbecues together. We talked a lot.
"He liked my family, and they liked him. He went to my son's football game, to my daughter's soccer game. He became a friend."
Bradley acknowledged that it is a difficult transition, from sparring partner to friend, from hitting each other for long hours in a sweaty gym to immediately sharing social occasions.
"He knew what his job was, why he was there, who was preparing for the fight and who was the sparring partner," Bradley said. "He was just more personable that the others. He fit right in."
So, interestingly, after exchanging hours of practice punches, Bradley and Crawford concluded that they would never throw any for real.
Arum, of course, has heard this before, and addressed it before. He has lived long enough and been through so many wrinkles in the game that he doesn't coddle cuddly boxer sentiment.
"I'll make 'em an offer they can't refuse," he grumbles, shrugging as if it is obvious that every man has his price. Boxers more so.
I don't know Crawford, but I do know Bradley and I do know that his resolve can be, and usually is, as solid as his jaw. He has saved and invested well. Do not expect to pick up a paper someday and read an item about former fighter Tim Bradley in bankruptcy court. That's a frequent story in the fight game. Won't be for Bradley.
Bradley just might refuse Arum's un-refusable offer.
But boy, will the pressure get ratcheted up if Bradley wins, Crawford outbrawls the brawler, or Broner, and the boxing world looks up and sees a one-loss Bradley and an undefeated Crawford in the same 147-pound division.
As Kellerman correctly pointed out in his post-match assessment, the manner in which Crawford slowly measured and quickly disposed of Lundy Saturday night showed he has clearly moved a notch above most of the rest, that he has now joined the small gathering at the top of the sport.
"I've told people," Crawford said, "that I have fire in both hands."
Crawford also said that he would never duck anyone. But there is a difference between ducking a match and balking at fighting a friend. If you know and care about a person's family, you don't want to punch out its breadwinner.
Yes, we are talking about boxing here, and yes, touchy feely stuff doesn't often enter into the conversation in this sport. In ways, this is kind of nice. It is a brutal sport, but it doesn't have to be one outside the ring, and that's often a tough and uncomfortable transition for fighters to make.
One of the most compelling things about the late and great Chico Corrales was that he would much rather talk about cooking than football. He would often say that his proudest moment was not in any fight, but when, with a doctor's supervision, he delivered his own child.
But then, Corrales also spent 14 months in prison after a violent domestic dispute, so touchy-feely may be just a show in boxing.
Still, this Bradley-Crawford case is fascinating.
As a fight fan, I'd like to see the fight made, assuming the circumstances, as spelled out above, seem to demand it.
As a writer and storyteller, I might be tickled to see them tell Arum to take his wallet elsewhere. The fight would produce more action. The fight refusal would be a more compelling story.
Here's a suggestion for Arum, were Bradley and Crawford to stick to their guns and tell him to stick it.
Just sign up the Klitschko brothers.


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We were happy and full of love.
He was like the man of every woman's dreams. He sang to me, danced, always romantic and fun.
We got married April 27, 2012. It was the best thing I ever did… marrying him. Then, two months later, I wake up to him dead. I still hurt for him daily.
He was just a dream come true and like that, he's taken from me. Ever since he passed away, my life is not the same. I lost my everything. My world crashed in front of me. I thought my life had ended and it felt as though my heart died with him.
He was my soulmate and we will be together again.
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Locust trees are beautiful structures to have in your landscape. The locust tree was naturalized in the Appalachian Mountains, but now, it can be seen throughout North America. It has a reputation for rapid growth and developing robust thorns. It requires a lot of maintenance, and you need to watch out for the numerous insects and diseases that can overpower the foliage. Locust tree insects and diseases will run rampant if you are not careful, so here are the pests you should keep an eye on. At the first sign of trouble, do not hesitate to contact tree care experts such as Safari Tree to save your locust tree.
Honeylocust plant bugs tend to infest trees in late spring. This is a damaging type of plant bug that tends to be green in appearance. You can tell you have an infestation of these bugs when there is brown or yellow spotting on the leaves, and you may also notice injured foliage. Leaves may become twisted, so your main course of action is to apply chemical controls.
You also need to watch out for honeylocust borers. These look like beetles that are long-horned or metallic in appearance. They tunnel into the bark of these trees during their larval stages. They usually lay their eggs in June, and they will only attack trees that are already stressed from disease or drought. Borers will find existing cankers to make their way further into the tree, and you will need to apply supplemental insecticidal controls to manage the rapidly growing population.
Blister beetles will attack locust trees in droves. They are ash-gray in appearance, and they will cause extreme defoliation over various components of the tree. Infestations usually occur at the end of June or the beginning of July. Similar to any of the other insects, the best way to deal with these is with insecticides. Other common types of insects to protect your locust tree against include:
- Cottony maple scales
- Eriophyid mites
- Honeylocust spider mites
- Honeylocust pod gall midges
Locust Tree Diseases
Locust trees are susceptible to several different diseases. The fungus can impact any tree, and with locust trees, you really need to look out for verticillium wilt. This is a fungus that enters the tree through the roots. The main issue with this disease is that it remains asymptomatic at first. However, over time, you will notice leaf curling, yellow or red leaf coloring, and wilting branches. Wilting generally occurs on only one side of the tree, and it may even die suddenly.
Locust trees can sustain serious damage from the formation of cankers. These are easy to spot because dead spots will appear all of the bark of the trunk and branches. Cankers kill bark in all of the affected areas, and they can threaten the tree's life. Cankers decay wood, which means the tree becomes more vulnerable to ice, heavy snow, and extreme winds. The best way to avoid cankers is with preventative measures, such as annual fertilization, maintaining suitable soil moisture, and proper watering.
Finally, wet wood is a serious disease that is associated with several different varieties of bacteria. Once a locust tree has this disease, the wood will turn into a yellow-brown color. Additionally, this area will feel wetter than usual. It is also possible for it to ooze slime. During the winter, the wood will crack, and the interior of the tree will sustain damage, resulting in splitting and warping. There is no way to effectively treat wet wood.
Protect Your Locust Trees
You can avoid these pests and diseases by having the experts at Safari Tree take care of any locust trees on your property. Contact us right away if you have any questions or concerns about your trees. Our goal is to keep your landscape as beautiful and healthy as possible.


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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma reported modest increases in tax revenue from oil and gas production over the past two months, although those collections fell short of last year's marks.
The state is going through a continued economic downturn as gross tax receipts for June were $925.7 million, or 7.4 percent lower than the June 2015 total, state Treasurer Ken Miller said Wednesday. The state entered a recession in the spring of 2015 and that continued at least through the end of the year, Miller said.
"There's nothing to show marked improvement or a recovery in the energy sector, which means the state's going to continue to have its budget problems in the near term," Miller said. "But hopefully, the numbers show moderation and that the worst is behind us."
The treasurer's report said one June survey of supply managers suggested economic contraction is expected to continue during the next three to six months, a worse outlook than was estimated in May.
An oil and gas production advocacy group said Tuesday that the state could be near the end of its downturn, citing recent increases in crude oil prices and improving investor sentiment toward the Oklahoma energy sector. The Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association combined those and other indicators into an Oklahoma energy sector index, which held steady in May despite declining rig activity in the state.
"The underlying trend in the index is consistent with a developing bottom to this cycle, but significant concerns still exist," said Russell Evans, executive director of the Economic Research and Policy Institute at Oklahoma City University.
Oklahoma's monthly unemployment rate rose in May to match the national rate at 4.7 percent. The state had posted better employment numbers than the national average each month since 2003.
The Legislature faced a $1.3 billion shortfall this year when assembling the state budget, a result of declining revenues officials have linked primarily to fluctuations in the state's once-vibrant energy sector. Miller said it's too early to know whether the economy will improve enough to avoid a similar revenue gap in next year's budget. Figures the treasury released Wednesday were indicative of a broader economic outlook, not general revenue collections.
"Hopefully we hit bottom and the numbers won't go back there," Miller said. "If that's the case, I think that we won't see the budget gap next year that we saw this year.""


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A Turf Management Conference is being organised by Barenbrug UK in Portadown, Northern Ireland on Tuesday, 19 February 2002, to update groundsmen and greenkeepers on the latest breakthroughs arising out of the specialist seed breeders' ongoing research programme in Northern Ireland.
David Johnston, Barenbrug's chief breeder at the company's research station at Loughgall – which is housed at DARD (the Department of Agriculture of Northern Ireland) – will give up-to-the-minute details of grass cultivars and mixtures that the company has developed especially to meet climatic conditions in Northern Ireland.
Barenbrug UK enjoys an exclusive agreement with DARD, marketing grass varieties bred and developed by the Department. The province is proving a buoyant market for Barenbrug UK since the company expanded its activities there two years ago. David Johnston will also outline recent changes in legislation governing the quality of grass seed production.
Other speakers will address key issues affecting turf professionals. Barenbrug UK's production manager, Andy Sadler, who works in close association with the company's selected growers, will detail the exacting production process and give an insight into Barenbrug's quality control initiatives. Dr Kate Entwistle of The Turf Disease Centre will provide delegates with a casebook of current turf diseases, together with predictions of potential problems in the year ahead and Simon Barnaby, Scotts' technical manager, will address the delegates on the subject of turf nutrients.
While most delegates attending Barenbrug's Turf Management Conference will come from Northern Ireland, the company is stressing the event's relevance to turf professionals in all areas of the UK. Anyone interested in attending the Conference should contact Barenbrug on 01359 272000.
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A number of years ago, a colleague of mine gave me a book on fractals to read and it was fascinating! At least I thought so. It was all about how nature is made up of fractals that operate in a systematic way to create patterns (in clouds, in leaves, in trees – in everything!). It's all very mathematical (and I didn't understand much of the really technical content…) but the images were fascinating and the idea that there are patterns – often predictable patterns – in everything around us, was very compelling, I thought.
I think about fractals and patterns a lot (yes, as those who know me would tell you, I have some odd interests…), and I've been thinking about patterns recently as I start to research – in truth, as I start to just think about starting to research – my next book Direct Marketing in the Digital Age which will be released early next year. It's an update to my 1992 book, Direct Mail, which is out of print. That book, of course, only addressed the old "snail mail" form of direct mail. The new book will address the impact of new technology on direct marketing.
Two key points from my perspective:
- The basics are going to apply regardless of the delivery mechanism. Effective direct mail requires an attention getting headline (or subject line), compelling copy that addresses target market needs and a clear call to action combined with an easy means for potential customers to place an order.
- What goes around comes around. While online direct marketing has obviously grown rapidly, I suspect that the old-fashioned form of marketing may at some point make a comeback. It's a pattern.
Why do I say this? Because marketers are always looking for a way to stand out from the masses as they work to get their messages in front of their target audiences. As more and more consumers experience email fatigue, and more and more email marketing missives end up in junk mail bins, some are turning back to traditional direct mail marketing to take advantage of the much less crowded environment that snail mail provides.
Traditional direct mail still offers not only the opportunity to target very specific market segments. And, unlike other traditional marketing tools, it's highly measurable. You can determine what works, what doesn't, and what works better than something else, through various types of testing. It's very similar to the measurability of online marketing efforts although, admittedly, with not as much granularity. While traditional direct mail marketing is more expensive (you have printing and postage costs that you don't online), the expense may be (may be) worth it, if it can generate more positive response.
I don't know if my hypothesis is true, but I strongly suspect that it is, or will be. And, despite my procrastination, I really am looking forward to digging into the research for this book. If you have perspectives, opinions or personal experiences to share, please post them here, or contact me through my web site – www.stratcommunications.com.
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Covid-19 in India: Graduates turn to manual labour to survive economic crisis
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As India's economy reels from the Covid-19 crisis, a rural employment programme has emerged as a lifeline for some of the tens of millions left jobless, including skilled workers such as engineers and teachers. The programme, called the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act or MGNREGA, was intended to combat poverty in rural areas. It is now a potent symbol of how the middle-class dreams of millions of Indians are unravelling. Our correspondents report.
A programme prepared by Rebecca Martin and Patrick Lovett
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Biden Speaks on Unity, Trump Tweets on Corruption
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, delivered a message of unity and healing to a divided nation during their victory speeches in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday night hours after the Democratic ticket was announced as winners of the 2020 presidential election.
The news sparked impromptu street celebrations around the country.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump vowed Saturday to press forward with a legal fight, pushing claims of voter fraud in response to the news that came while he was at his Virginia golf club.
Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh tweeted Sunday that the Trump campaign headquarters was emblazoned with copies of a Washington Times newspaper cover following Election Day in 2000 that read "PRESIDENT GORE."
BTV Insider was informed the newspaper cover was fake, as The Washington Times, a conservative-leaning publication, made clear on Twitter.
Murtaugh deleted his post.
Those photos have been doctored. The Washington Times never ran a "President Gore" headline," the publication tweeted. "We also wish to add that Mr. Murtaugh has been officially notified via email about this error."
The tweet comes as the president refuses to concede the 2020 election after news outlets have projected Joe Biden as the winner.
"Since when does the Lamestream Media call who our next president will be?" Trump tweeted Sunday. "We have all learned a lot in the last two weeks!"
Retiring Rep. Francis Rooney, R-Fla. tweeted on Sunday, "Congratulations to Pres-elect Biden on a successful campaign."
Few elected Republicans have publicly congratulated Biden, or referred to the former VP as "president-elect." Rooney continued, "...all Americans need to come together to support Pres-elect Biden. Our nation will only be successful if the new admin is. We must work together to enact bipartisan legislation and solve the problems our country faces.
That is how our system of government works. We have more that unite us than divide us, and now that the heat of battle has drawn to a close we must come together for the betterment of all our citizens."
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, said the president needs to show proof of his various claims of electoral fraud or else Republicans "can't do this" anymore.
"It was so important early on to say to the president, 'If your basis for not conceding is that there was voter fraud, then show us,'" Christie told ABC's "This Week." "Show us. Because if you can't show us, we can't do this. We can't back you blindly without evidence."
Joe Biden was on Saturday projected to win the presidency after securing more than 270 Electoral College votes. But the president has not yet conceded the race, continuing to falsely claim he won the election while promoting unfounded claims of voter fraud.
"I'm hoping that more Republicans move in the direction of saying, not that we don't support the president, he's been a friend of mine for 20 years, but friendship doesn't mean that you're blind," Christie added. "Friendship means that you'll listen to somebody, give them their opportunity, and if they don't come forward with the proof, then it's time to move on."
When Biden is sworn into office in January, he will have to grapple with the reality left by a split decision on Election Day; that while he won, his party failed to make enough gains in the Senate to ensure that he will have friendly cooperation in Congress to enact his proposals.
Biden has to preside over an angry and polarized nation, a broken Congress, and the continuing economic and public health crises posed by the coronavirus. He has promised to unify the country, a brutal task that will require him to manage the expectations of the left wing of his own party and the anger of defeated Republicans. And to enact his legislative agenda, he will have to satisfy a Senate that may be led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., depending on the outcome of remaining races, as well as a House led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
The political bases of both sides are suspicious of anything that unites them. That's why many political insiders say Biden will only be successful if his presidency matches his campaign. His campaign rejected the most extreme proposals of fellow Democrats and embraced left leaning Republican views.
"It's going to be a difficult environment," Doug Heye said, a former leadership aide on Capitol Hill who backed Biden.
Those who voted for Biden said their fight for progressive ideals cannot stop now that a Democrat has been elected and said they'll push to hold Biden accountable when it comes to issues like racial injustice, climate change and immigration.
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Applicable to the following Office versions: 2019, 2016, 2013, 365; on Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10.
Here's a question we received from one of our readers:
"I've just installed a new version of Office 365 in my system but it's clearly not defined as the default program for viewing and editing of Microsoft Office files. After the installation, all my documents, workbooks and presentations are showing up in the Windows File Explorer as unknown file types. Can you help me to define Office 365 as the default file opener for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio files over older Office versions?"
Set Office 365 / 2019 /2021 as default
If you are using Office 365 on your Windows 10 computer, you can define it as the default version as following:
- Hit the Windows button at the left hand side of your taskbar.
- Type Control Panel and hit Enter.
- Then select Programs.
- Then Select Programs and Features.
- Then go ahead and highlight the Microsoft 365 entry as shown below.
- Now hit Change.
- Then hit Repair.
- Wait that the repair process is over, your files should now be opening with Office 365 by default.
Setting defaults in Windows 10
Note: You can execute the steps above in Windows 10 using the Default apps screen. Here's how you do it:
- Hit the Search Windows magnifying glass icon (located at the left hand side of your task bar).
- In the search box, type 'Default'; and select Choose a default app…
- Then for each known/relevant file type, select the default opening app.
If all the above mentioned techniques didn't help, you might need to try the manual method specified below.
Office 2016 as default program instead of older versions
Windows allows us to associate the newer Office version to all relevant files by executing a Quick Repair action from the Control panel. Steps are described below:
- Open the Control Panel in your system and click Programs and Features.
- Search and check on Microsoft Office 2016.
- Click on it and hit Change present at the top.
- Hit Quick repair to fix the issues and select Repair.
Set your default programs/apps manually
Setting Excel 365 as default spreadsheet program:
- Right click on any Excel .xlsx file in your computer
- Select Open with and select Choose another app.
- Click on Excel 2016 and check on Always use this app to open .xlsx files.
- Now you can see that all .xlsx files default program is set to Excel 2016.
Note: In case that you are using Office 365, you'll have the following option available in right hand button menu:
Note: Using a similar procedure, will allow you to make Excel the default program for csv, Google Sheets, Open Office files.
Word 2016 / 365
If Microsoft Word 2016 is not your default program for opening documents proceed as following:
- Right click on the .docx file, move over open with and select Choose another app.
- Click on Word 2016 and check on Always use this app to open .docx files.
- Now you can see that all .docx files default program is set to Word 2016.
If PowerPoint 2016 doesn't open your presentations, proceed as following:
- Right click on the .pptx file, move over open with and select Choose another app.
- Click on PowerPoint 2016 and check on Always use this app to open .pptx files.
- That's it , You are all set.
Additional notes:
- There might be cases, mainly around compatibility with older file formats, in which you might want to leaver the older Office versions (2010 and older) as default.
- There might be cases in which Word, PowerPoint or Excel 2016, will not be listed in the default program list. If that's the case immediately after you have installed the new version, you might want to restart your computer and re-check. If there is still an issue, you might need to re-run the installation program.
- Compatibility issues might arise when trying to open Microsoft Office files in Open Office, Libre and Google Docs.


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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.
Dear Residents,
We learned today a student who was attending Grove School in Madison tested positive for COVID-19. With the initial onset of symptoms, the student was immediately isolated, transported to his home in the New York area, and the school was advised to close early for spring break as a precaution.
While the student is a resident of a neighboring state, it is an important reminder that we should assume we are at the community spread stage of this disease for the entire state of Connecticut. Every resident of Madison, no matter their age or circumstances, should take personal responsibility for themselves, their family and their neighbors, by limiting physical contact with individuals outside of their family. However, we do encourage you to stay in close communication with your loved ones, neighbors and friends through technology, so you can stay connected and provide support to each other in these difficult times, especially those who might be socially isolated. The town is actively working on new ways we can co-ordinate with outside groups to help this segment of the population, including seniors and families in need.
As a parent of two young children, I recognize what a challenge this creates for families stuck at home. Although Madison has a number of beautiful outdoor spaces like our beaches, parks and walking trails, congregating in large groups (10 or more) even outdoors, is not advised, as well as any contact sport activities. Please do everything you can to practice social distancing and self-isolation for the health and safety of your families.
As a reminder, the Governor's declaration yesterday requires all our local restaurants to be limited to take-out service only. Please support them and local retailers as much as possible while also practicing social distancing. In addition, the Department of Public Health has urged all barbers, salons, and other businesses that require direct physical contact with customers to cease operations indefinitely. By taking this action, salons and similar businesses will be in alignment with the current restrictions placed on businesses like restaurants, gyms, and movie theaters. Madison's Director of Health will be issuing further directives shortly for local businesses that provide these services.
Thank you to everyone in the Madison community for your cooperation during these challenging times. We can minimize the impact of this terrible virus on our town by following closely the recommended guidelines provided by the Governor's office, the Department of Public Health, and the CDC. Stay healthy, safe and calm.
Kind Regards,
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you taking COVID-19 precautions?
Yes, the health and safety of our employees and clients are of the utmost importance.
- Access to properties via lockbox or door code is preferred to limit contact. If a representative must be on-site, plan to meet the photographer outside to discuss any specifics.
- Masks are required when interacting with the media specialists inside or outside of the property.
- All Keen Eye Marketing employees wear masks and follow current CDC guidelines.
How do I make an appointment?
You can easily book appointments via online booking, phone, or email.
Where can I find your rates?
Click here to receive our current rates and service offerings.
What is the photography process like?
- Easily schedule your shoot via online booking, phone, or email.
- We will review the property using available imagery and resources. We take a look at the tides (if applicable), sun location, and weather conditions but we strongly recommend you research these, too, to ensure the best possible appointment time.
- You will receive an email confirmation with a price breakdown, contact information of the photographer, and current COVID-19 policies.
- The photographer will arrive and do a walkthrough of the property to ensure its readiness.
- Back in the studio, your photographer gets to work editing the images.
- Photos are delivered in a beautifully curated gallery hosted on Pixieset with multiple downloading options. We always recommend downloading the high-resolution images for the MLS and any marketing.
What is the videography process like?
The first few steps of the video process are identical to steps 1-4 of the photography process.
- Back in the studio, the editing process begins.
- The first draft of the video is delivered within two business days. One round of edits is included in the price.
- You watch the video a few times and share it with your clients (if applicable) for their feedback. We recommend watching the video, taking a break, and then watching it again with fresh eyes an hour or so later.
- You send us your list of edits (if any) in an itemized list using timecodes. Example:
- .45 – remove clip of fridge
- 1.25-1.29 – extend clip
- Once we receive your feedback we will get started on the edits! Final video files are delivered within one business day of receiving feedback.
- We will deliver the 4K branded and unbranded (MLS compliant) video files via WeTransfer.com. We recommend downloading the videos as soon as you receive them and storing them on your hard drive.
See our 10-point strategy for publishing video content for video publishing best practices.
Who is the media producer?
Learn about our experienced team here!
When will I receive my photos? What about my video?
Photos are delivered within one business day and video first drafts are delivered within two business days. Occasionally, circumstances beyond our control arise and delivery of assets may be delayed. If this is the case, we will do our best to notify you of the delay.
What are the business hours?
Our office is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, excluding holidays.
How do I pay?
Invoices are sent via email once all media is approved. We always want our clients to be happy with the work we provide prior to asking for payment!
Who owns the media?
This is a great question. Keen Eye Marketing maintains all ownership and copyright to the media we create unless otherwise negotiated in writing in advance. We provide a limited license to use the media for your intended purpose. We ask that you not use the images outside of the intended purpose or share the images with other firms (vendors, contractors, designers, etc). Please direct all licensing questions to email@example.com. View our license agreement here.
How long do you keep media files for?
Media files are stored for up to six months. We strongly encourage you to download and store all media as soon as it is received.
Can you upload my listing video to Zillow?
Yes! We are a Zillow Certified Photography Partner. All property videos are uploaded to listings at no additional charge.
Do you create 3D tours? Floorplans?
We utilize Matterport software with a Ricoh Theta V camera to create easy to use 3D Tours and floorplans.
Where should I upload my video files?
Take a look at our 10-point strategy for publishing video content. If you are still unsure of how to best leverage your video content, schedule a free strategy call.
What if it's raining?
If there is inclement weather on the horizon, our customer service team will reach out to you to see if you wish to reschedule. There is no fee for rescheduling due to inclement weather.
What if I need to cancel my appointment?
All non-weather related cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment time will incur a $250 cancellation fee.
Will the photographer help me move furniture?
No, the photographer will not help move furniture or stage the property. All properties must be shoot ready upon arrival. If the photographer arrives and deems the property is not shoot ready, he will leave and it will be the agent's responsibility to rebook the appointment. Lack of property readiness will result in a $50 fee. Learn more about how to best prepare the property here.
How long will my appointment be?
Generally speaking, allow 90 minutes for photography and up to 3 hours for a photo and video production. Your production specialist will provide a time estimate upon arrival. Depending on weather conditions we may opt to focus on the exterior first.
How do I prep for my twilight photography appointment?
There is a narrow window of time when the light is perfectly balanced between inside and outside so we appreciate you prepping the house in advance. Generally, our team will arrive 10-15 minutes before actual sunset and will be on-site for approximately 30 minutes. You can view our full Twilight Photography Checklist here.
- Turn on all interior and exterior lights (excluding floodlights but including landscape lighting)
- Remove vehicles from the driveway
- Ensure the landscaping is shoot ready
- Move any yard debris or trash cans away from the property


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larc - Least Angle Regression Companion
This repository contains the data and code necessary to replicate the analysis described in the PLOS ONE article:'Ultrahigh Dimensional Variable Selection for Interpolation of Point Referenced Spatial Data: A Digital Soil Mapping Case Study' by Benjamin R. Fitzpatrick (BRF), David W. Lamb (DWL) and Kerrie Mengersen (KM).
Code and repository authorship was the sole responsibility of Benjamin R. Fitzpatrick.
The code file
example_analysis.R illustrates how the functions included in this repository may be used to replicate the analysis described in the article. The article discusses the relevant theory and demonstrates the application of these methods to a geostatistical case study. This repository contains a set of functions written in the R Language for Statistical Computing. The analysis this repository enables makes heavy use of the Least Angle Regression (LAR) algorithm for finding Least Absolute Shrinkage Selection Operator (LASSO) regularised solutions to multiple linear regression problems. An R package for conducting Least Absolute Shrinkage Selection Operator (LASSO) variable selection with the LAR algorithm already exists and is hosted on the Comprehensive R Archive Network under the name 'lars'. This repository makes heavy use of functions from the 'lars' package.
This repository contains functions that:
- randomly generate unique divisions of a sequence of numbers into two groups of user specified sizes (the intent being that these two groups of numbers are used as row indices to create training and validation sets from a full dataframe)
- use the LAR algorithm within a cross validation scheme in a manner that permits greater control of the particulars than is provided by the
cv.lars( )function from the 'lars' package
- use chord diagrams to visualise the covariate selection frequencies that result from conducting LAR within a cross validation scheme
- model average the predictions from the models selected for each of the training sets in the cross validation scheme
- interpolate a geostatistical response variable to a full cover predicted raster via such model averaged predictions.
The functions provided here depend on the R packages:
Access rights
Geographical area of data collection
Research areas
Cite this collection
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Halloumi Salad
1. Turn on fan oven to 180˚
2. Peel and chop the butternut squash into similar size pieces and place onto baking tray. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oile, salt, pepper and option of smoked paprika / turmeric. Roast for 25 minutes or thereabouts. Turn regularly.
3. Put the red pepper into the oven whole and roast for 10 minutes or thereabouts. When cooked, deseed and slice into strips.
4. Drain and rinse the beans well under cold water.
5. Place pumpkin seeds on hot pan without any oil. Lightly toast them by turning regularly. Do not leave unattended as they burn very quick! Place in bowl and set aside.
6. Half the onion and chop into thin slices. In a small dish, marinade the onion with some extra virgin olive oil and/or balsamic vinegar. Leave for at least 10 minutes.
7. Slice halloumi into even pieces and fry on a medium on both sides until golden brown.
8. Peel, destone and chop the avocado.
9. Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix well and serve with below dressing. Enjoy!
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Honey & Mustard Dressing
1. In empty glass jar add olive oil and lemon juice (they will separate so you can see when you've reached about ½ and ½ of each).
2. Add honey, whole grain mustard and a crush of salt and pepper. Close lid and shake. Tweak to suit personal taste.


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I can only hope, after seeing "Little Fish", that is about romance during a world wide Pandemic, that Pandemic films are not the new trend in the movie industry. Living through over a year of Covid-19 has been enough Pandemic at least for the next 100 years.
The Pandemic in this movie – something called, Neuroinflammatory Affliction or NIA, attacks the brain and over time erases the entire memory of the victim. Some kind of a cure is found, but in this case its a horrendous surgical procedure involving a long needle applied to the roof of someone's mouth. All of this leads to massive worldwide panic both to avoid this horrible disease and then to somehow receive the cure. This is a Pandemic scenario just about as bad as it can get. It is rather unusual that the screenwriter even tried combine a concept like this with a romance story.
The main characters are Emma and Jude, played by Olivia Cooke and Jack O'Connell. Emma is a Veterinarian and there are no less than three scenes of her counting down the days where she would have to euthanize another dog – making anyone shy away from wanting to be an animal doctor. Emma and Jude are friends with another married couple who are affected by NIA, where the woman's husband entirely loses his memory, making for some very emotional and well acted scenes. The romance between Emma and Jude is well played but rather depressing throughout the 2 hours as they desperately try to survive a horrendous Pandemic. I did not like the too-many scenes of chain smoking by the two main characters – even during a movie involving a health Pandemic. How stupid is this, that in this day in age, cigarrette companies are still making money in the movie industry?
The Rotten Tomatoes ratings for Little Fish is a surprisingly high 91%, my rating is only 75% with a marginal recommendation.


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Vegan Depot
Event Information
- White Park, 3936 Chestnut St., Riverside, CA92501
- 2022-07-28 16:00:00
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Join PRCSD and Organic Junkie's Vegan Depot where you can enjoy a family friendly environment, consisting of music, food, and free entry! Explore a vast variety of vegan options that are available for you.
Will reoccur every other Thursday at 4:00p - 8:00p thereafter.
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Chinese food delivery restaurants near me in Florida with address are listed here. Whether you are out camping, running errands or whichever activity, knowing where to find restaurants to satisfy your hunger is important.
The following is a list of yummy Chinese food restaurants on Florida
- China House, Palm Harbor, FL, USA
- Pearl's Chinese Restaurant, Orlando, FL, USA
- Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, Miami, FL, USA
- Shanghai Chinese Restaurant, Clermont, FL, USA
- Chef Chen Chinese Restaurant, Miami, FL, USA
- Golden Pavilion Restaurant, Jupiter, FL, USA
- Northside Asian Kitchen, Lakeland, FL, USA
- Asian Kitchen, Sarasota, FL, USA
- P.F. Chang's, Clearwater, FL, USA
- China King, Palm Bay, FL, USA
- Li Garden of Haines City, Haines City, FL, USA
- China Liu, Leesburg, FL, USA
- Hop Shing, Fleming Island, FL, USA
- Great Wall, Ruskin, FL, USA
- Green Tea Chinese Restaurant, Port Richey, FL, USA
- Peking Chinese Restaurant, Fort Pierce, FL, USA
- Qq to Go, Davenport, FL, USA
- China House, Holiday, FL, USA
- China Wok, Tampa, FL, USA
- China Express – Chinese Delivery Restaurant, Hudson, FL, USA
Another related article that may interest you is Chinese Food Near Me, Delivery & Menu, All U.S.A. States


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The Advising Success Center (Decker Hall 202) is your first stop when you are seeking to improve your academic skills and excel in your classes. We can also help you find and refer you to other tutoring programs on campus.
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- Browse articles, documents and tools on Time Management, Skills Assessment, Study Strategies, Exam Preparation, GPA Calculators and Planning Sheets
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- To access Tutor.com: Log in to MyBSU, then click D2L Brightspace.
- On the right side HelpLinks menu under Academic Support, click the Tutor.com icon.
- Your MyBSU login will allow you access to Tutor.com, and you'll be able to manage your tutoring account in their system.
- Tutors are available 24/7 and are able to help with a wide variety of subjects day or night. Subjects include MATH, SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS, ENGLISH/WRITING, SOCIAL SCIENCE, COMPUTER SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MORE.
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The thirst for comments from Landon Donovan on his controversial World Cup omission is apparently far from over, and Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl again broached the topic during a wide-ranging interview with the L.A. Galaxy star.
With his MLS team moving into the playoff run as the hottest team in the league and his USMNT testimonial coming up in a week, Donovan and Wahl talked about plenty. And, of course, that plenty included questions on whether he's spoken with US coach Jurgen Klinsmann about the testimonial (he hasn't) and whether Klinsmann's son has apologized to Donovan (he hasn't).
[ REPORT: Henry won't return to Red Bulls ]
Those short replies pale in comparison to many of Donovan's other comments, including on why he accepted US president Sunil Gulati's call-up for a testimonial of sorts on Oct. 10 against Ecuador. As usual, LD was candid.
From Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl:
"I thought about it for a while," Donovan says. "Obviously, this summer didn't leave the best taste in my mouth with everything that happened. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized this was something that I think would be really special, not only for me to feel and receive, but also my opportunity to say thank you. I've met so many people here in L.A. that have said, 'We've booked our flight, we got our tickets, we're going to Hartford to say goodbye to you.' For me that makes it special."
Regardless of any remaining tension between the player and his national team coach — Klinsmann has been vocally supportive of the send-off — Donovan is fired up for the opportunity. He also wouldn't close the door on a return to playing after he retires, albeit in a "never say never" fashion, and said he's looking ahead to playing golf, studying psychology and coaching youth players.


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Meeting 2-4 PM Club Café: Harry Fullerton, Pres.
Part 1
Due to COVID, the club has been closed since December. This meeting marks the 1st time that we have gotten together to chat and share much information this year. The office has been in Harry's home office for the last 2 years because the church where the office had been closed. Harry has acquired computer hard drives and documents for taxes for the past 2 years (to be completed), much mail and applications for membership.
The numbers of board members have dwindled considerably since the club was last really active in early 2020. Harry is President, his brother—Paul Cram is VP, there is no treasurer, clerk, or active board members except Swift Lane—Harry has been running the club with pop-up volunteers. He recognized, mentioned and thanked the men who have helped out in the last couple of years to keep the club intact: David Clark, Swift Lane, Helder Lemos, Coley Kelly, Michael Tobey and others. Harry requested help to maintain the integrity of the club. He has requested that if anyone has some extra time and energy and could be on the board, that it would be greatly appreciated. Can you help, to maintain a functioning club?
Helping Hands
A fund will be set up to assist members who cannot attend activities because they cannot afford to participate, due to their bills, meds, etc.
Tuesday Club Café Dinners
Tuesday evening dinners will start up again, with meeting at 5 PM, dinner at 6 PM. Unlike in past times, each member will just select meals off of the Club Café menu and pay your own way, recognizing that there is a CC discount of 20%. No RSVP is needed.
Member Info
Longtime member and supporter Norman Pelletier has been quite ill with his recent cancer diagnosis. His longtime partner, Jim, has moved into a nursing home as his dementia has grown much worse. Clerk adds—Elliot Katz has just returned home after 2 months in the hospital and rehab.
Specific Events and Dates
May 21st, 1 PM, Club Café: Celebration of Life and membership dinner contributed by the wishes of Peter Krause and Michael Healey. This is a free dinner for the members, but you must RSVP by May 11 to: firstname.lastname@example.com, or call (617) 286-4440 (leave your name, entree choice—Prime Rib, Baked Salmon, Pasta Primavera—veggie). No walk-ins will be allowed.
June 18, 1 PM, Club Café: Celebration of Life for Philip Findlay, Harry's partner, who passed away just before Christmas. Harry and Philip wished to honor the members as we honor Philip. This dinner is free to members, but you must RSVP by June 11, to the same contact info as above. There will be live entertainment.
July 16, 2 PM, Club Café: Meeting. Entertainment is being arranged.
Note: Pride Parade—June 25, Salem—North Shore Pride parade, 12 PM, set-off, walking in downtown Salem, ending on The Common, with tented vendors. Post-parade parties. To walk in the parade, register with North Shore Pride.
June 3, 4, 5—Ogunquit Spring Fling: Follow closely. Staying at 2 motel complexes.
- Studio East—which is downtown, has about 20 rooms, under a BPT reservation. if you want to stay there, you must reserve with Studio East and state that you are with the BPT. No pool there. There are a variety of room costs, starting at $129/night per room; there are many price options and details which were detailed at the meeting, but best if you call and learn those.
- Ogunquit Tides—once Studio East is filled up, OR, it does not matter for you to stay further out of town (about 3/4 mile), go to the Tides, where there are two pools, 1 inside, and 1 outside. Here, there are many price options, too, from $119-$200/night; the higher price is for a cottage that sleeps 5 people. BPT will reserve these rooms and you must call BPT: 617-286-4440 to express your room desire.
A Meet and Greet gathering and Pizza Party will occur on Friday night, 6/3, at 7 PM, at the Ogunquit Tides. Saturday night dinner TBA. Other clubs and members will be invited to this weekend. The trolley will run on this weekend, but now costs $5/ run. We thank Tony Soares and Stephen Larrett for organizing this event!
- Mark August 13, 14, 15 in your calendars for the BPT's 35th anniversary with Prime Time members coming in to Boston from all over the country—more details in Part 2 of the article.
- Mark Halloween weekend into your calendar, Oct 28, 29, 30 for Provincetown at the Harbor Hotel, in the East End of P'town. (The P'town Inn has been sold and is not available to this group.) More to follow in Part 2 of this article.
- May 12, 5-8 PM, Dinner and Dance for the LGBTQ+ public and Friends, 55+ at Tewksbury Senior Center. Cost is only $10pp, dinner 5-6, dancing 6-8 PM. RSVP by May 5th to Ron Bourque, (978) 946-1476. Absolutely no walk-ins will be accepted. Our own Tony Soares is the DJ for this event! Tewksbury Senior Center has started a monthly LGBT luncheon; there are not many senior centers doing the same! Let's support them!!
End of Part 1. Part 2 will follow in a few days. submitted by Michael Tobey (if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask friends, fellow members, or the PT's phone #.)


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UKIP has slammed Labour-run Wigan Council after a Librarian was suspended from her job after she publicly criticized a Chinese-owned firm.
Politicalite revealed earlier that proud Englishwoman Maureen Obern who worked at Leigh Library claimed she was suspended from her job for speaking publicly about a Chinese state-owned firm investing in Wigan, now the local MP Lisa Nandy has been called-out for failing to support the case.
Speaking to Politicalite, a UKIP spokesperson said: "What on Earth is happening when free citizens of our country are investigated for criticising the evil Chinese communist regime?"
"It is an absolute disgrace that any action has been taken against this lady and a serious failure by Lisa Nandy in failing to support her."
"Free speech is a vital part of what makes Britain great and we call on Wigan council to reverse all action and make a public apology."
"Lisa Nandy would do well to add her voice to this apology or is the British Labour Party somehow supportive of the Chinese communist regime?"
A defiant Mrs Obern told Politicalite: "I live in Wigan and work at Leigh Library as an employee of Wigan Council."
"Last year the council put out a tender to redevelop a large shopping centre in Wigan called the Galleries, there were 4 potential developers and three were chosen to put bids in."
"The one chosen was a joint venture between Cityheart and Chinese state owned BCEGI. They have done a lot of redevelopment work in the North West."
"I am concerned that the Chinese Communist Party are being allowed to invest so much in our country and definitely do not want them having a financial stake in my own town ."
"I think ethical considerations should be taken into account in the procurement process, and this was obviously not the case when selecting this company."
"The Chinese regime has an awful record on human rights especially in their present treatment of the Uighur people and the citizens of Hong Kong."
Maureen added: "I raised my concerns on a few occasions during large staff zoom and information meetings held through lockdown."
"I was told by David Molyneux head of the council and Alison Mackenzie Folan Chief Exec of the council that it was considered the best deal and my concerns about human rights were in my opinion brushed aside."
"Shortly after I raised my concerns internally I was asked to attend an investigatory meeting."
"Apparently there had been an anonymous complaint that I had voiced my concerns on a local Facebook page discussing the Galleries development."
"I admit I had, I feel very strongly about human rights and am prepared to speak out although in my contract it does state I must not criticise the council on social media."
"I am willing to lose my job over this but I will not be silenced and plan to hold a protest in Wigan Town Centre outside the Galleries after lockdown."
"My MP Lisa Nandy has often spoken out about China and their treatment of the Uighur people and the citizens of Hong Kong."
"I first contacted her in December 2020. She wrote to the council with her reservations about the contract but these concerns strangely did not include Human Rights issues, just concerns about ownership and security."
" I have asked her to make a public statement on this three times but have had no response."
"The MP for Leigh has contacted me after hearing I have been suspended but I haven't heard from Lisa Nandy. I am sending you some background links relevant to the issue of the Galleries."
Politicalite reached out to Wigan Council for comment but received no reply at the time of publication.


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Each year, Russians celebrate Масленица (Maslenitsa), or Maslenitsa's Day, near the beginning of springtime. Today, due to the popularity of Christianity in Russia, this celebration is also referred to as Shrovetide and celebrated as a religious holiday.
In this article, you'll learn about the Maslenitsa festival in Russia, from modern-day traditions to what "Maslenitsa" actually refers to. Let's get started!
1. What is Maslenitsa?
Maslenitsa is an old Slavic holiday, and came to be long before Christianity. The Maslenitsa holiday symbolizes bidding farewell to the winter and welcoming the spring. Maslenitsa is also called "crepe week" because the main dish eaten during this time is crepes.
Nowadays, Maslenitsa is also considered a time of подготовка к Великому посту (padgatofka k Velikamu pastu), or "preparation for the Great Fast."
Each day of Maslenitsa has its own name and meaning:
- Monday is called "Welcoming."
- Tuesday is called "Merrymaking."
- Wednesday is called "Sweet-Tooth Day."
- Thursday is called "Wide Maslenitsa" (AKA "Revelry").
- Friday is called "Mother-in-Law's Eve."
- Saturday is called "Sister-in-Law's Gathering."
- Sunday is called "Forgiveness Day."
Keep reading to learn more about what takes place on each day of Maslenitsa!
2. When Does the Maslenitsa Festival Start?
The start date of Maslenitsa changes every year because it depends on the start date of Lent. For your convenience, here's a list of this holiday's start and end dates for the next ten years.
|Start Date
|End Date
|February 24
|March 1
|March 8
|March 14
|February 28
|March 6
|February 20
|February 26
|March 11
|March 17
|February 24
|March 2
|February 16
|February 22
|March 8
|March 14
|February 21
|February 27
|February 12
|February 18
3. Maslenitsa Celebrations & Traditions
Traditionally, on the Monday of the Maslenitsa festival, Russian housewives began making crepes, the main Maslenitsa food. On Tuesday, young men invited young women for sleigh rides on the icy hills. Young men looked for brides, and young women looked for grooms. On Wednesday, the mother-in-law invited her son-in-law over for crepes, and on Friday, the son-in-law invited his mother-in-law over. On Thursday, various folk games and competitions began.
Nowadays, the traditions of celebrating Maslenitsa are preserved in many villages. The big cities organize different fairs, performances, competitions, and concerts. Russians enjoy playing the ancient Maslenitsa games, such as storming a snow fortress. On the last day of Maslenitsa, people burn a чучело Масленицы (chuchela Maslenitsy), or "Maslenitsa scarecrow," which symbolizes bidding farewell to winter.
A very popular competition during Maslenitsa is climbing up a wet pole and taking the prize from the top. Climbing up is very difficult because the wet pole freezes and becomes very slippery. Doing this requires great strength and agility.
→ Check out our Russian vocabulary lists on the Top 10 Ideas for a Date and Competition for words and phrases you may hear during the festival.
4. What's in a Name?
Why do you think we call this holiday Maslenitsa?
The word Maslenitsa is believed to come from the word Масло (maslo), meaning "butter," which is a favorite in eating crepes, the most popular of Maslenitsa recipes. Nowadays, crepes are fried in a skillet and served with various fillings: cottage cheese, meat, mushrooms, or condensed milk. Crepes on Maslenitsa are also eaten with honey, fruit preserves, and even caviar.
→ To learn more about Russian sweets, listen to our dedicated lesson!
5. Must-Know Vocabulary for Maslenitsa
Ready to review some of the vocabulary words from this article? Here's a list of the essential Russian vocabulary for Maslenitsa!
- Масло (maslo) — "butter"
- Масленица (Maslenitsa) — "Maslennitsa's Day"
- катание на санках (kataniye na sankakh) — "sledding"
- массовое гуляние (massavaye gulyaniye) — "public celebration"
- Прощённое воскресение (Proshchyonnoye voskreseniye) — "Shrove Sunday"
- подготовка к Великому посту (padgatofka k Velikamu pastu) — "preparation for the Great Fast"
- фаршированный блин (farshirovannyy blin) — "farshirovanniye blini"
- чучело Масленицы (chuchela Maslenitsy) — "Maslenitsa scarecrow"
- Прощение (prashcheniye) — "forgiveness"
- семейный праздник (semeynyy praznik) — "family holiday"
- Православный (Pravaslavnyi) — "Orthodox"
- Блин (blin) — "thin pancake"
To hear the pronunciation of each word, and to read them alongside relevant images, be sure to check out our Russian Maslenitsa vocabulary list!
Final Thoughts
We hope you enjoyed learning about Maslenitsa in Russia with us! Do you have a celebration for the beginning of spring in your country? Tell us about it in the comments!
If you're curious to learn more about Russian culture and holidays, check out the following pages on RussianPod101.com:
- Russian Culture
- Modern Russian Society
- Russian Etiquette: 7 Do's and Don'ts in Russia
- International Women's Day in Russia: Happy Women's Day!
- Celebrate Teacher's Day in Russia
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Happy Maslenitsa! Enjoy some crepes for us. ;)


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February 26, 2019 under Policy, Advocacy & Research
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. – President Barack Obama
On Monday, February 4th, advocates, faith leaders, nonprofit staffers, and the youngest of the group, two Bronx high school students, made their way on various forms of public transportation in the early morning hours to board a bus headed to the state capital in Albany. The mission: to affect change by calling on state legislators to include funding in the FY 2019 budget for priorities that advance economic and social mobility and well-being for individuals and families.
More than 60 participants from across the five boroughs attended over 50 meetings with state legislators and their staff. Our top priority is increasing investment in the human services sector to fund long overdue salary increases, cover the cost of the minimum wage, and an investment in infrastructure to address much-needed repairs for nonprofits. In addition, our team of advocates met with legislators to discuss funding to support an accurate count for the 2020 Census; the New York Health Act, which would establish a universal, publicly financed single-payer health plan for all New Yorkers, as well as the Housing Stability Support (HSS), a statewide rental supplement program for families and individuals currently homeless or facing loss of housing.
We know that change will not come if we wait, we must be the change we seek, and we must act now. FPWA's annual advocacy day is an opportunity for our network of community and faith-based organizations and concerned citizens to come together as a powerful collective voice to ensure equity and fairness for all New Yorkers.