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Arts and Culture
Although Juneau is among the smallest and most isolated US capitals, its rich scenery, culture and history generate a wealth of artistic interest and representation. Visit the Alaska State Museum and the Juneau Douglas City Museum online or in person.
Juneau is home to two outstanding theatrical companies. Perseverance Theatre is Alaska's flagship professional theatre, serving nearly 16,000 artists and audiences annually with classical, contemporary, and world premiere productions on its Main and Second Stages; education and training programs for youth and adults; statewide and national tours; the Beyond Heritage Native Festival; and outreach collaborations with statewide artistic and social service groups that range from Ilisagvik College in Barrow to Juneau's Native and Filipino Communities. Perseverance is also the resident theatre at the University of Alaska Southeast. Theatre in the Rough is a community company that defines itself as arising from delight, from mystery, from essentials. It is especially well known for its classical and modern interpretations of Shakespeare.
Juneau has a symphony orchestra, two opera companies, several local bands, many individual performers, and the annual Alaska Folk Festival. The Juneau Symphony performs five mainstage concerts each year plus a Symphony Showcase that serves as a venue for its musicians to perform chamber music of their choice. The Juneau Symphony also supports numerous youth programs, including the Juneau Student Symphony. Opera to Go and the Juneau Lyric Opera each stage several performances each year. Unique among events of its kind, the week-long Alaska Folk Festival presents dozens of musicians from around North America entirely free of charge to the public. Except for one guest artist or group each year, all of the musicians perform voluntarily under 15 minutes of April limelight. During summer, the band shell in downtown Marine Park hosts weekly outdoor concerts.
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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Ergonomics and other Balance topics.
Desk height is a vital aspect of workspace ergonomics as proper keyboard, monitor and phone placement all depend on the height of your desk. If at all possible, determine the appropriate height for your sitting surface BEFORE assessing and adjusting your desk height. Your desk height should allow for comfortable and easy access to the various components of your workstation. Make sure you are neither hunched over nor straining yourself to perform your work activities. Remember, adjust your workspace to your needs; do not adjust your movements to your workspace.
This is the most retarded thing I have ever read. If you needed to read this page to know that your desk should be at a comfortable height then you are equally as dense as the author.
if only money was no object, I would have an awesome ergonomic setup
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With so much in our lives shaken by the effects of the Global COVID pandemic, with so much that is uncertain and unknown, it's good to allow ourselves to be embraced by something, someONE so familiar! Our God, in Christ, is always the same in the eternal love which enfolds us in all our circumstances. And so, as we light the Christ candle marking our awareness of Christ with us, so we pray together:
Dear God, thank you that we don't have to imagine you.
Thank you that not only are you with us,
but that in Christ you make it possible for us to know you
(as well as who you have made us to be) in all your loveliness.
Our prayer today is that we will catch a fresh glimpse of you
as you show yourself to us though scripture.
May we not miss you O God,
For we pray these things in Jesus' Name
We carry SO MANY distorted images of God! My asking Google about that registered some 12.7 million hits – I didn't bother actually following any of them, but, isn't that crazy? What that does seem to highlight is that there are so many distortions…
Who or what is God for you? How accurate, or distorted is your current image of God? Where do you believe God is in all of this COVID-19 pandemic? Is God causing this? Can God stop it? Just what exactly is God's role in this and in every circumstance of our world? What DO you understand God actually does best – perhaps in you, perhaps through you? And how ARE you impacted by your understanding of who and what God is, what God is doing, or not doing, even now…?
One of the main purposes of scripture is somehow to help address questions like these – not necessarily to give us final answers as to engage us, take us deeper into our relationship with God, and others, and even ourselves. It's like we have been given this exquisitely cut, multi-facetted diamond that, as we hold up to sunlight, just dazzles with the most brilliant colour.
Scripture is that diamond and our insights into God and creation are the kaleidoscope refractions meant to stagger & astound us with sacred insight…
What we are focussing on today is just one clear and undistorted image of what scripture describes God the Holy Spirit as doing: ADVOCACY… Also translated 'Comforter, or Helper – the one 'called alongside' Jesus promised his followers in vs 16 that he would ask 'The Father' to send them 'ANOTHER ADVOCATE'. ANOTHER' implying the coming of a One who would be just like he had been!
We get the aspect of who or what God is, and does, that Jesus is highlighting in the word that he uses – PARACLETE/ 'PARA' 'KLETOS' meaning PARA: 'Alongside' (parallel lines etc.) KLETOS: kaleo – ('To call')
Jesus is promising the coming of One who is like Himself – called both (1) to BE alongside us, as well as (2) who calls out FROM alongside us, on our behalf! It's both!
Firstly then, this holiness of called down to be with us! Alongside! We say it in our Creed, how we believe that : 'We are not alone' …that God is with us – always! Jesus is promising nothing less than the eternal and empowering presence of the God of all Creation – now eternally with us!
Richard Rohr quotes Julian of Norwich (1343 – 1416) writing some 600 years ago: The place which Jesus takes (alongside us) in our soul he will nevermore vacate, for in us is his home of homes, and it is the greatest delight for him to dwell there. And as Jesus taught: On that day, you will know that you are in me and I am in you. (John 14:20)
This is about God called to be right here with us, meaning that there is now nowhere that we can go to be apart from that presence. There is no circumstance, no struggle, NOTHING, we are told. (Ps 139) That may sound scary because there may be things that we prefer the Holy presence of God not always to see or to know about us… But this is the promise of a One not only AT our side as ON our side: always for us – straining to heal and to love and to restore all of what we allow to unravel and become frayed, broken…
We were never intended to be the insecure, self-consumed egotists that we seem so easily to become! That's NOT who we are – not essentially! God's Holy Spirit with us is all about God restoring us back into all the fullness of menschlichkeit/humanity that we are & were always intended to be!
That's what God the Father wills, it's what Jesus works, and it's what the Holy Spirit confirms! This infinitely loving, comforting, encouraging, empowering presence …with us, and for us! Always on our side! …and for others through us!
Is that an image you have of God? Because if whatever 'other' image you have is less than that, please know that what you have is probably an unhelpful distortion! Know too that it's scriptures like this that are given to heal those distortions!
And so God as the Holy Spirit who is called to be with us! At work within us! …and who is also constantly calling out FROM alongside us! Our Advocate! This is an image of God pleading/interceding for us. Romans 8 describes this pleading as the interpretation of our deepest groaning…
All of this, then, to reveal a God who chooses not to be over us, like some draconian overlord, though I suspect at times we would prefer to have God be over us because then we would never have to take responsibility for ourselves, we could then just claim to be lackeys with no responsibility. Instead, Jesus insists in Jhn.15: '…no longer do I call you servants, I call you friends!'
Nor is this about a God who chooses to be below us, as if God is some kind of personal genie at our beck and call. I think that too is how we sometimes like to think, that we get to call the shots, and will continue to have faith so long as this 'god' we've created in our own image does our will!
This is about God as the One Spirit called to be ALONGSIDE! …like the creation stories where we are told that Eve was created as a partner from Adam's side…
And so I ask again: What distortions of God must you release and replace as you allow yourself to be bathed in God's 'kaleidoscoping' light refracting through today's text?
What unhelpful images of God have you been allowing yourself to be confused or even cheated by?
Dear God, thank you in Christ, by your Spirit, for our reality of your Presence with us, within us…
Thank you for the people and circumstances that you use to reveal your presence.
Thank you for the blessing of carers and workers through this pandemic.
Be very real to those who are suffering the most…
We pray your healing comfort, encouragement and hope for all whom you so love in this world that you continue to create…
And so we pray the prayer that you, Jesus, taught, saying:
…our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those that trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom, The power & the glory,
Forever and ever
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STAUNTON, Va. -- After an extended losing streak, the Covenant softball team busted out of its slump in a big way on Saturday afternoon at Mary Baldwin.
Jordan Brett hit for the cycle in game two, Kasey Hart had a home run in both games and the Lady Scots rallied in the second game to come away with a doubleheader sweep. Covenant took game one 9-1 and escaped with an 11-6 victory in the nightcap.
Brett becomes the first player in program history to hit for the cycle. The homers for Hart were her first two in her collegiate career.
Game 1: Covenant 9, Mary Baldwin 1
Brett and Shannon Schmitt had two RBIs apiece and Cris Gant tossed a five-inning complete-game as Covenant took game one 9-1.
Hart got things going right away as she led off the game with a home run to center field. Covenant busted the game open with a five-run second inning that included a two-run single by Brett and a two-run double from Schmitt. A Mary Baldwin error led to the fifth run of the inning as Schmitt scored to make it 6-0.
Covenant added two more runs in the fourth when Amanda English singled home Brett and Joni Johnson followed with an RBI single to center field that plated Schmitt making it 8-0. Morgan Lane capped the Covenant scoring with an RBI single in the fifth that made it 9-0 at the time.
Mary Baldwin tallied a run in the bottom of the inning but Covenant held to the eight-run lead to force the run-rule.
Gant (4-5) allowed just one hit and one run in five innings. The right-hander struck out three and walked three. Hart finished 2-for-4 with three runs and an RBI, while Brett was 3-for-4 and Schmitt 2-for-3.
Olivia Compton (4-12) gets the loss for Mary Baldwin.
Game 2: Covenant 11, Mary Baldwin 6
Covenant trailed 6-5 entering the seventh but scored six runs, capped by a Brett three-run homer, to rally and take an 11-6 victory and complete the doubleheader sweep.
After being hit by a pitch in her first at-bat, Brett followed with a triple, double, single and home run in her next four plate appearances to accomplish the cycle. It is the first cycle in the program's eight years of existence.
Even with Brett's cycle, Covenant trailed for almost the entire game. Mary Baldwin scored two runs in the first and four more in the third, all coming via a grand slam from Morgan Tully, as the host Fighting Squirrels took a 6-1 lead.
Covenant cut it to 6-2 with a run in the fifth on a Madison Quirk RBI single. In the sixth, Hart's three-run home run to right-center field cut the deficit to 6-5.
In the seventh, the comeback was completed. Jacey Massetto singled home Johnson to tie the score and Hart followed with a two-run single that plated Shade Epes and Kendall Whann. Brett finished off her cycle with a three-run blast to left field that gave Covenant an 11-6 lead.
Johnson shut down Mary Baldwin in the home half of the seventh to secure the win. Johnson (4-5) went the final four innings and did not allow a run while giving up four hits and striking out two.
Hart had a career-high five RBIs and went 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Brett went 4-for-4 with three runs and three RBIs. Schmitt, Quirk, Johnson, English and Epes all contributed two hits apiece as Covenant totaled 17 on the day.
Katie Dickinson (3-7) picks up the loss for Mary Baldwin. Tully finished 2-for-3 with five RBIs and a home run.
Covenant (11-21, 4-18 USA South) has completed its USA South schedule and will travel to Sewanee for a doubleheader on Tuesday starting at 2 p.m. EDT.
Be sure to follow the Scots all season long on athletics.covenant.edu and on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for up-to-date scores, news and other information.


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VENERI: to VENUS
Colourized image of the Venus of Arles, one of the most famous depictions of Venus ever discovered in Gaul.This image is based on an early plaster copy in the Musée de l'Arles Antique. This copy is actually more faithful to the original appeareance than the infelicitously restored statue in the Louvre.
(Musée de l'Arles Antique)
Sculpture of Venus with a dolphin, indicating her maritime affinities. Note the voluptuous suppleness of the figure. This is probably a Gallo-Roman work, found at Pourrières in the département of the Var.
(Musée Lapidaire d'Avignon)
Venus received a warm welcome among the Gauls. To be sure, she never attained the rank of the most vaunted gods in Gaul, and she does not seem to have had a Celtic precursor (at least, we find no Celtic epithets attributed to her). Under the Roman Empire, however, she was everywhere. She frequently appeared on Jupiter columns; inscriptions honoured her quite frequently; her image became a favourite motif in the homes of the leisured class. On the other hand, her representations in terracotta or other inexpensive materials are what show her to have been one of the most popular deities in Gaul. Humble though her worshippers might be, they sought all the more ardently after the indespendable aid of the goddess.
Venus' essential function is to preside over love—including phyiscal attraction, sexuality and even adulterous affairs. Herein lies the chief point of contention between Venus and Juno, protector of the inviolable institution of marriage who appears moreover as Venus' constant antagonist in the Æneid, Iliad and other texts. Venus' entourage naturally includes Cupid, her son and assistant, but also Priapus (the ithyphallic god who governs virility) and at times Mars. Today, as in ancient times, sexuality tends to be identified with the image of woman as object of sexual desire; so it is that Venus representes, first and foremost, the charms, the beauty and the allure of the female sex.
Venus is ordinarily represented nude (an artistic innovation introduced by Praxiteles, but quite established by the time of the Gallic Wars). Among her attributes are a mirror, the Apple of Discord (which Venus was awarded by Paris, indirectly provoking the Trojan War), the girdle, the dove, the swan, the hare and the myrtle. Born at Cytherea from the sea, which (according to one version of the myth) had been inseminated by the sea-foam issuing from the severed phallus of Uranus, she frequently appears with sea-shells and marine creatures such as dolphins.
At Rome, feast days in honour of Venus include the 18 August (Vinalia Rustica, inauguration date of the oldest temple of Venus in Rome), the 1 April (Veneralia) and the 23 April (feast of Venus of Eryx).
Love Affairs of the Goddess of Love
Venus inherited the same amorous temperament as her father Jupiter, if the poets are to be believed. As early as the 7th century BCE, the Hymns called Homeric (thanks to their style and meter) dedicate a long section to the amour of Venus and Anchises, from which Æneas was born.
Still, the most famous lovers of Venus are Mars and Adonis. In both cases, the poet who gives them the best literary treatment is Ovid. In one comic episode, Vulcan booby-traps his wife Venus' bed; when Mars and Venus are caught in it, the smith-god invites the Olympians to come laugh at the spectacle.P. Ovidivs Naso, Metamorphoseon iv. The myth of Adonis is more serious. The lover is mortal; as Ovid tells the story, he dies while boar-hunting. Venus, beside herself with grief, transforms him into an anemone and institutes a commemoration which women observed each year by keening from the roof-tops.P. Ovidivs Naso, Metamorphoseon x.
Venus' husband, however, is Vulcan. Ugly and lame, he is nevertheless secure, capable and masculine. The poets indicate that, despite one spouse's infidelities and the other's jealousies, the couple were able all in all to forge an agreeable modus vivendi.
Bronze statuette of a winged Cupid, found at Lyon.
(Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine, Lyon)
A charming terracotta statuette of Cupid and Psyche from Cologne, found at Tongres in the Belgian province of Limburg.
(Gallo-Romeins Museum, Tongeren)
Horace calls Venus the mater cupidinum, mother of desires or love affairs,Q. Horativs Flaccvs, Carmina i: 19. and for this reason the god Amor (Cupid) is considered the son of Venus. His paternity (appropriately enough!) is disputed. He is normally winged—at least from the time of Apuleius—and bears the arrows that make gods and mortals fall in love. He is depicted as either a child or an adult. The former motif carries on in the cupids and cherubs of modern art. The latter is chiefly found in connection with the lovely myth of Cupid and Pysche, retold by Apuleius,L. Apvleivs Madavrensis, Asinus aureus siue Metamorphoses iv.28–vi.25. which symbolizes the good and ill effects of Love upon the Soul (known in Greek as Ψυχή or psyche). Both motifs were as popular in Antiquity as they are in modern times (one need only mention the sublime works of Canova, Rodin, Bouguereau and others on this theme).
The Graces
Three other goddesses in Venus' entourage are the Graces: Euphrosyne (joy), Thalia (plenty) and Aglaë (splendour). As a trio (and from the time of Hesiod, they have hardly ever been conceived otherwise), they represent vivacity—a full and joyful life. In Gaul, they do not seem to have been objects of worship, but they do appear on mosaics and other decorative elements (much as paintings and sculptures of the Three Graces have had a certain vogue since the Renaissance).
Bust of Venus found at Cologne: Roman copy of a work by Praxiteles.
(Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne)
Terracotta statuette of a clothed Venus.
(Musée Saint-Remi, Reims)
Relief of Venus with a mirror on a Jupiter column.
(Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne)
Nude Venus emerging from the sea. This was a terracotta plaque that one might hang up in a domestic shrine. This type of production is a typical indicator of the cult of Venus among common people.
(Musée Roulin, Autun)
Terracotta statuete of Venus.
(Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine, Lyon)
Bronze statue of Venus with the Apple of Discord.
(Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne)
Venus Genitrix
Venus had a particular significance for the Julio-Claudian house, for the gens Julia claimed descent from Iulus, which is to say Ascanius, son of Æneas. Now, Æneas was the son of Venus and the mortal Anchises. While Julius Cæsar enjoyed political supremacy, the dictator promoted the worship of Venus Genitrix, that is, Venus the progenitor of the Roman people—and more directly of his own lineage. The mythology of Æneas as forefather of the Romans—already widely accepted—was immortalized in Virgil's Æneid, composed during the principate of Augustus.
Venus Genitrix is one of the goddess's victory-bearing manifestations, much like Venus Victrix (Victorious Venus) favoured by Pompey (this was a Latinization of Aphrodite Nicephora), the Venus Felix (the Fortunate Venus) worshipped by Sulla, and the Venus Erycina (Venus of Eryx) credited with victory against the Carthaginians in 215 BCE. The role of Venus could thus extend, in extreme cases, to the military protection of the commonwealth whose foundations she had laid through her illustrious son Æneas.
The Heavenly Venus
Philosophers favoured rather the 'Heavenly Venus' (Aphrodite Urania), who presides over spiritual love.
Mediæval fanaticism, rather than weathering, has reduced this objet d'art and cult statue into an amorphous block.
(Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Trier)
A Case of Christian Ritual Sacrilege
A sculpture of Venus at Trier, in the monastery of Saint Matthias, received ongoing ritual attention during the Middle Ages. Each year during Holy Week, the crowd would gather to hurl stones at the offending 'idol'. Might the cult of Venus—feminine, sexualized, worldly—have in some wise been recognized as a potent antithesis of Christianity? The physical effects of this practice, at any rate, are plain. A marble statue of the Venus Anadyomene type (that is, Venus drying her hair as she rises out of the sea) was reduced back into crude and shapeless stone.Eberhard Sauer (1996), The end of paganism in the north-western provinces of the Roman Empire, p. 92. May we not take this as a fitting symbol of the cultures of paganism and Christianity, and their respective fruits?
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I'm new to iMechanica and look forward to getting to know everyone here.
I'm currently doing analysis of interlaminar crack growth in fibre-reinforced composite by Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) using Abaqus. I'm a new Abaqus user and therefore I have to familiarise myself by constructing random 2D and 3D models with isotropic materials before jumping onto anisotropic.
As far as I understand from the previous blogs: we can now embed XFEM in ABAQUS. Is this approach restricted to linear elastic behavior? Can we simulate fracture propagation in an elasto-plastic material ("XFEM coupled with ABAQUS" type analysis) or is this approach only limited to fracture propagation in elastic materials.
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Cameras are everywhere nowadays. No one can get away from them. Sometimes, it is legal and other times it is not. Recording for different reasons are rather iffy. Did you know that recording audio of an employee without their knowledge is illegal? To be fair, it is only natural for an employee to want to record around their office building for security purposes. But when does the need for security go too far into invasion of privacy? Protect America advises that it would be wise to know the law and basic human rights before setting up a camera. Here are three interesting facts about security cameras and the legality of recording:
- It is not legal to record sound on surveillance
- Audio surveillance might not be legal depending on the state
- WiFi Recording could turn a person into a cybercriminal
For further information about privacy policies, visit our page at: https://www.protectamerica.com/privacy-policy
It is Not Legal to Record Sound on Surveillance
There is a reason why most surveillance cameras lack audio. This is because it is illegal to record oral conversations. All thanks to the federal wiretap law. To sum up the law, it is a federal crime to record a conversation between two employees in the places like the break room or the bathroom. The only way that recording sound is legal is if one or more parties give their consent. Punishments can range from paying a fine from $250,000 or up to $500,000 for organizations or five years in prison. If a boss wants to keep their money and not do jail time, it is best to keep the surveillance footage on mute.
Audio Surveillance Might Not be Legal Depending on the State
Just like age of consent, audio surveillance is not an one-size-fits-all type of deal. Each state has a different set of laws when it comes to audio surveillance. Most states have specific that govern the use of electronic recordings of conversations of any kind. The website, Upcounsel, says
"While an audio recording could be useful in an investigation or courtroom, most kinds of audio recordings are illegal. Using an audio recording device to record telephone and phone conversations, or conversations in a room or car, is illegal. United States Code, Title 18, Section 2510 says that verbal communication between two people believing that their conversation is not being intercepted is justifiable reason to assume it is not being recorded. In plain words, it means that audio recording is not legal unless both parties know it is taking place."
They also add,
"Businesses can avoid legal problems if the employer informs the employees that recording is taking place when hiring, and by using a contract that is signed by the employee. Most states do not permit the use of covert audio in:
- Public areas
- Public workplaces
- Public stores
By posting signs, recording can be legal, if the signs state that both video and audio recording is taking place."
In other words, it is best to look up what state you are located in before setting up cameras.
WiFi Recording Could Turn a Person Into a Cybercriminal
What if the camera is attached to WiFi? The internet is not above the law. Privacy laws can apply to to using WiFi to record surveillance. However, there is a very thin line to walk here. There are two things to keep in mind before hitting record. One, nobody is allowed to record video in a location where people expect there to be a high level of privacy. So, no cameras are allowed in the bathroom or bedroom. And the second is not allow to record audio with the recording due to wiretapping laws.
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These bright colors caught my eye as I walked by the storefront of La Feria on Walnut Street.
It's a restaurant too.
Shot horizontally. Fingers crossed it doesn't somersault.
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These bright colors caught my eye as I walked by the storefront of La Feria on Walnut Street.
It's a restaurant too.
Shot horizontally. Fingers crossed it doesn't somersault.
Underground Parking Garages Make One Wary. Six word Saturday.
Too many movies spark one's imagination. Especially at night.
Shot horizontally Friday night under the Giant Eagle Marketplace in Shadyside.
If it's standing on end, do let me know.
The other morning at Bastone Auto. My car's state inspection was due. I sat in a chair and waited for my ride. I asked where they'd gotten the umbrella stand. Found in someone's trash!
I've never owned an umbrella stand. I rarely use an umbrella . But this one caught my eye.
You might remember the Bastone brothers from my People at Work Series.
When you turn 65 in Pittsburgh you can apply for a free PAT bus pass.
Monday morning I went downtown on the 71 B. I am going to familiarize myself with schedules and routes but having a smart phone is a big help
You can pick the stop where you're waiting it tells you how many minutes until a bus arrives. My plan is to visit all of the 88 neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh.
Here's Day One of my Free Bus Pass Photography Adventure.Me waiting at Highland and Bryant for the 71 B to go downtown.
Meet Kevin M. who accepted my medicare card until I get the pass.
His portrait will be wonderful in the People at Work show next July.
taken as I exited the bus, with his gracious permission.
The Port Authority where you fill out your application to get your bus pass.
I went to the City County Building where I was greeted by a sign and a bronze statue of Mayor Caligiuri
Mayor Caligiuri by Robert Berks 1990
Cathedral of Learning University of Pittsburgh
I rejoined the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland
Crabcake and Slaw lunch at the Union Grill
St. Paul Cathedral as I went to the next Bus Stop to get to Shadyside where they were setting up a Vintage Car Show on Walnut Street
Cars arriving in trailers I caught the next bus on Highland Avenue and guess who my driver was? Yep you guessed. Turns out Kevin went to the same high school as my sons but he was a class ahead of Mark.
Steve and I took a ride up to Shadyside later to see the vintage cars but it was raining
Narrow space between Shadyside Buildings in three different lights
Artists Susan Middleman and Joan Brindle. Classmates reunited at Susan's Opening Reception Friday night.
Class of 1965- they met as freshmen at Carnegie Tech
(now Carnegie Mellon University) Pittsburgh PA
Joan and I were art teachers in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and then Joan was my Art Supervisor. We became friends. That's how I got invited to her friend Susan's Art Opening Reception at Gallerie Chiz. The large oil paintings on paper are Susan's art work.
I met the artist Susan Middleman through Joan.
Hosted by Gallerie Chiz owner/director Ellen Chisdes Neuberg who provided the space for connections. I knew she was the gallery owner as she came to introduce herself. I was inquiring if her plate held a sweet or a savory.
I thought it might be a chocolate or a meatball but it was a baby bella mushroom.
Ellen sported a cool purple outfit, unique art jewelry and turquoise glasses. Plus she wasn't carrying a purse. Ellen and one other person would have been selected "best dressed" if I were from the paper.
Glass and found objects artist Elizabeth Fortunato showed her work at the art opening reception this evening, too. The show is open through October 10th.
The title is Waiting for the Rain to Stop
The white embroidered dress is from Hey Betty! Vintage Clothing down the street (5890 Ellsworth Avenue)
Piano accompanied a jazzy singer which added to the life of the party
I stopped into the old fashioned/classic toy store in the neighborhood of Shadyside on Ivy Street. The cool toy store is around the corner from where we lived when we first moved to Pittsburgh. This is the same store my three kids would browse in for the longest time on the way home from school in 1989-1991.
Two floors of toy store! Filled with LEGO® and Playmobil®, knights, puppets, trucks and trains, dolls and puzzles. Everything you can wish for as a child. You might see some items you yearned for as a kid but never received.
I was buying a gift for a friend.
And while I was there, the young man came from behind the counter and started yo-yoing. I mean yo-yoing extraordinaire! His name is Ky.
There was nothing else but to stop my shopping and watch in amazement. All I had with me was the phone camera. With a phone memory too full, I had to delete pics to take a few shots. (too much phoneography for challenges?)
Wowee Wow. I don't know how to describe it -but I was mesmerized. And then he put down the yo-yo and picked up a kendama. Yes, we have an old wooden one but I never knew what it was called. Or that it was of Japanese origin. He was smooth and skillful at both the yo-yo and kendama!
If you want to learn how to yo-yo like Ky you can head on over to Shadyside on Sunday at noon and practice how to put your yo-yo into a "sleep" so you can attempt the tricks like Ky was demonstrating. Learn "looping". Ky will be there teaching in the Yo-Yo/Skill Toy Club at S.W. Randall's. I think I need to return with a video camera and you can understand how you had to keep your eye on Ky and the yo-yo or Ky and the kendama. Do you have any yo-yo tricks?
Phoneography special. The weekly photo challenge I have been talking about it for days. Unable to do it for a variety of reasons. Out of town. Too dark. Many people shoot with their phones. All day, everyday. Don't think much of it, the photos sit and take up space. They have them in the phone and that's about it.
This is just a snippet.
Tonight Steve drove us over to Shadyside for 1/2 price burger night at Shady Grove. I've added some shots around town I already had in the phone. This is not an attractive time of year to showcase where I live. If you want to see Pittsburgh at it's best you can check out Francine in Retirement of Frizz in Germany. I take photos of Pittsburgh frequently. This is a collection of the everyday. The Historical Marker is where musician Billy Eckstine lived in my neighborhood.
The snowy park is the neighborhood I live in Highland Park. There are 80 neighborhoods in our city. The edges of neighborhoods are where I drive through everyday to school and across the bridge, over the Monongahela. I've thrown in a few you've seen before just to round out the gallery.
Last Wednesday's view of the Highland Park Entrance. The second one is what my driveway looked like! It's all gone now.


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Guide to Marbella, Marbella Travel Guide
Attracting the famous and rich, cosmopolitan Marbella is considered as the most glamorous city in Spain and is the most visited city time and time again. On the other hand, this happens to be an amazing resort that attracts couples, groups and families looking for beach vacations mixed together with a vivacious city. Located on southern Spain's Costa del Sol, Marbella is part of the Andalusia region in the province of Málaga. The scenic backdrop is The Sierra Blanca Mountains overlooking the 26 km of sandy Mediterranean beaches and golf courses. To the west of Marbella is the area referred to as the "Golden Mile" where you will find exclusive bars, restaurants and nightclubs and they lead to the lovely resort of Puerto Banús with its elite marina, home to luxury yachts and designer shopping plus upmarket eateries.
Marbella – An Amazing City, Beautiful Beaches and Top Class Restaurants
The city has 16 miles of coastline, a bustling resort that is steeped in history, 24 beautiful beaches, best nightlife, shopping and dining opportunities in the entire mainland of Spain. Travellers can greatly enjoy dining out in the top class Michelin restaurants, shopping at numerous international designer outlets, relaxing at amazing tapas bars, soaking up the sun at picturesque sandy beaches, or exploring the historic part of the city. The charming historic quarter, is abundant with whitewashed buildings and fragrant coloured blooms and orange trees fill the village squares. July as well as August happen to be the busiest times in Marbella with the spring season, autumn and winter being much quieter. Marbella is extremely popular with water sports enthusiasts and golfers. This particular Spanish coastline is called the Costa del Golf with Marbella having numerous world-class designer golf courses, some designed by Seve Ballesteros and Robert Trent Jones.
Puerto Banús is one of the more exclusive resorts in the area and this where the elite folk head to, you will no doubt bump into the odd celebrity or film star here as they flock to this chic resort. The marina is in the beautiful location of Nueva Andalucía in southwest Marbella. Most known for luxury shopping and its electric nightlife this is the place to sit down, enjoy a cool drink and people watch, you won't be disappointed. By day Puerto Banús is a relaxed resort but as soon as the sun sets it comes alive in the most spectacular way, then it's time to dress to kill and mingle with the crowd. All the big designer and brand names stores are found here, so whether you are searching for the ultimate in designer dress, shirt or shoes you can find it here but expect to give your credit card a battering.
The Beautiful Marbella Beaches
The amazing Marbella beaches are the prime attraction of this resort. From beaches offering lively beach parties to beaches offering plenty of water sports and from family friendly beaches to pretty private beaches, Marbella has it all. With more than 16 miles of coastline it is literally impossible to visit every single beach located in Marbella. With warm clear Mediterranean waters, spotless sandy beaches, a vibrant atmosphere and excellent weather; it is no wonder that Marbella beaches are busy during the summer months. There is a wide range of water sports on offer including pedalos, wake-boarding, parasailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, windsurfing and scuba diving.
Popular Marbella Beaches
Nikki Beach
This is the best beach if you are looking for lively parties. This popular beach attracts the 'in-crowd' who comes to spend their days as well as nights lounging on the sun beds while sipping cocktails and listening to the world's renowned DJs. Thousands of travellers flock to this amazing beach during the summer to be entertained at the renowned Full Moon Parties.
Puerto Cabopino Beach
This beach is the best option for families travelling around with young children. This large sandy beach has shallow waters, which makes it perfect for small children. Parents can relax knowing the fact that their little ones are safe and there are lifeguards present at Puerto Cabopino. There is a small marina as well, which is home to a water sports club where you can hire a private boat to have a relaxing trip out to sea, take a dolphin spotting cruise or you can scuba dive. The marina has many bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a relaxing break from the beach and indulge in a spot of lunch.
Funny Beach
Funny Beach is on the outskirts of Marbella, and it's super for families, basically it is an amusement park which sits on the beach with a range of exciting amenities such as go karts, parasailing and water scooters and there is a bar and restaurant where mum and dad can take a well-earned break and watch the children have fun. Funny Beach is also the leading water sports centre in Marbella.
Marbella – things to do and sightseeing
Away from the beaches travellers can enjoy a round or even two of golf, go horse riding along the amazing countryside or the coast, or try their hand at different activities such as 10-pin bowling, mini-golf, tennis or go-karting. You can have a flutter at the races or enjoy a family day out at the Selwo Safari Park which the children will adore. The charming tiny streets that surround Orange Square has a maze of interesting shops filled with trinkets and souvenirs and there are some fabulous restaurants and bars frequented by the young and beautiful. The La Alameda Park is brimming with exotic plants and trees and leads to an open exhibition of Dali sculptures and temporary art you can enjoy. After a visit to the park you can stroll to the promenade which is a hot spot for locals and tourists. International restaurants overlook the dazzling blue Mediterranean Sea.
Tivoli World in Málaga is a must on your to do list with tropical gardens, fountains, plazas, theatres and restaurants. There are over 300 rides and attractions with Spanish Flamenco and music shows, if you want to experience the Wild West there is an area to try the cowboy experience on a bucking bronco. This is an excellent day out the whole family can enjoy from young to old.
Art buffs day out is a trip to the Picasso Museum in Málaga which is the city of Pablo Picassos birth. It opened in 2003 and has over 285 of his work on display and is an art lovers dream. Take a trip to the Rock of Gibraltar which is located on the south headland of Spain and is a mere 1 hour drive away. There are Aqua Parks in nearby Fuengirola and Torremolinos and don't forget to visit the crocodile park and zoo.
June is the start of festival and party season in Marbella and it highlights the beginning of summer with Flamenco displays and beach parties. The celebration of summer solstice are on the beaches and bonfires are lit to encourage party goers to stay all night. August is when the Starlite Festival begins with artists and musicians who congregate in Marbella from across the world to partake in concerts and donate the proceeds to charities. Throughout the summer there are many open air festivals and concerts in this delightful location.
How to get to Marbella
Direct flights make for an easy journey to Málaga Airport from the UK which is only a 2 hour and 50 minute flight with Málaga Airport being the closest to Marbella. From the airport it is only a 40 minute (54.2 km) transfer, plus there is the option of flying in to Gibraltar Airport which is just 1 hour (76.5 km) drive to Marbella. This destination is ideal for holidays and long weekend breaks and in this exclusive resort you can live life to its fullest in the lap of absolute luxury.
The climate in Marbella is a mild micro climate and this is aided by the backdrop of the Sierra Blanca mountain range. The winters are mild and sees temperatures not dipping below 15°C in January and hitting at least 29°C in July and August. June, July and August have 11 hours per day of glorious sunshine.
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Alia Bhatt jets off to Bulgaria for 'Brahmastra'
Actress Alia Bhatt has jetted off to Bulgaria to prep for her upcoming film "Brahmastra
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Actress Alia Bhatt has jetted off to Bulgaria to prep for her upcoming film "Brahmastra". Alia on Sunday took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a photograph of herself and captioned it: "Bulgaria Calling. 'Brahmastra'."
She later shared a view of the snow in Sofia, Bulgaria, from the aircraft and wrote: "Winter is here." The upcoming fantasy adventure trilogy titled "Brahmastra" is directed by Ayan Mukerji. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor.
This will be the first time that Amitabh, Ranbir and Alia will be joining hands for a project. The trilogy's first part will release on Independence Day, August 15, 2019.
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The Most Insane Sporting Events From Around The World
You've played soccer, baseball, basketball, football, or hockey at least once in your life. Those are the type of sports that are popular around the world. But, when you talk about local sports, you'll be amazed to see how creative people can get with games.
Some are adaptions of famous sports, while others make you wonder how the competition became an event. Without further ado, the next time you're in Europe, you might want to find out about the Eton Wall Game.
Mountain Bike Bog Snorkeling
There's been such a craze about this sport. Not only is played by the natives of Wales, but foreign competitors from different countries attend as well. There's even a world championship for this game too.
All you need to do is go through the Waen Rhydd bog two times with the mountain bike. Seems simple enough.
Royal Shrovetide Football
Imagine playing football where your teammates and opponents belong to one village. It's a game that involves kids, woman and village folk passing the ball from one end to another.
Surprisingly, the Royal Shrovetide Football has attracted thousands of people every year in Ashbourne, England.
Extreme Ironing
Ironing has gone to some unpredictable places, including the top of Mount Everest. Ironing has been done around the world off things such as a wakeboard, or even parachuting too.
Although it does not have actual events, teams and groups come together to show the world all the extreme ways ironing can be done.
One member of a team goes to the opponent's territory, known as the raider. If the raider can tag any opposing players and they can get out, then that's one point.
However, if the raider has been tagged before freedom calls, then it's one point for the other team. I wonder how much this is like Capture The Flag?
This fast-paced game has its fair share of dangers. If you are a sports fanatic who has mastered both skiing and snowboarding, then this is the sport for you.
It's pretty much like any other winter sport, except you're kind of on a bike as you're flying down an ice-covered mountain.
It's possible to play volleyball and jump over the net while the spiking the ball. Boseball doesn't need to be played by any professional. It's essentially beach volleyball but with a twist.
It's volleyball with an inflated court that acts as a trampoline for spikers.
Worm Chasing
Worm chasing is an actual sport in the UK. There's even a world championship event being held in Cheshire every year. The rules are simple — you are given a patch of land, and you're tasked with using methods to bring out as many worms as possible.
It has to be done within a 30-minute span.
Chess Boxing
Boxing and chess are combined, but it's not that weird. Players play a game of chess; then they do a round of boxing, then another round of chess. Like boxing matches, chess boxing goes 12 rounds.
Talk about a sport where people battle it out while using their brain and brawns.
It's not what you think it is, because the men have to carry their wives on their shoulders. The wives must have their head at the back and the feet in the front.
While doing this, the men run the course while hurdling jumps and a shallow pool.
Dwile Flonking
The game is played with two teams, where one of your players acts as the flonker. While the opposing team dances around you, you have to toss the beer-soaked rug to anyone within the circle.
The game finishes either once four rounds have been played, or everyone is too intoxicated to continue.
Eton Wall Game
This is a game that's been played for 300 years. Players on both teams pile up to fight over the ball. You can score if you are near one end of the wall and you kick the ball to whatever resembles a goal.
And yes, that is a young Prince Harry playing the game as a kid.
Pooh Sticks
As weird as it sounds, Pooh sticks are nothing more than choosing a stick. Then, you stand beside competitors on top of the bridge and drop the stickers at once.
You need to race to the other side to see whose stick emerges first, which is what determines the winner.
Henley On Todd Boat Race
It's pretty much boat racing or group canoeing with no water. Over 20 teams compete in a dry boat race to the finish. It's even drawn some established businesses.
All boats included in the raves do not have bottoms, so players must run accordingly to reach the finish line without falling over.
Real Ale Wobble
It's not your average biking event. As part of the Annual Mid Wales Beer Festival in Wales, racers need to know their routes and race to the finish. It's not that simple, because you need to drink some booze at checkpoints.
Although, those with a high tolerance will definitely have an upper hand in the competition.
Shin Kicking
One of the most famous sports in England is in the same area as another renowned event. The objective of the game is to kick your opponent down by constantly bashing their shins.
If you can win the best-of-three by knocking the opponent down, you are declared the winner.
Hurling is essentially a big combination of baseball, soccer, and hockey. Players wear soccer uniforms, shoes, and a helmet while fighting over a baseball with wooden sticks. The objective of the game is simple.
Just hit the ball as fast and high as possible until it reaches your enemy's goal line.
Bed Racing
For a sport that started as early as 1965, it was only played by members of the American military. Bed Racing has become more popular in many countries. The concept is to beat other competitors down to the finish line.
But six players can only be used to push while one is on the bed.
Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling and Wake
People in the Cotswolds region of England hold a racing event once a year. It involves rolling a Double Gloucester cheese from the top of Cooper's Hill.
At each side of the hill, crowds of people stand there to see who will catch the cheese first. It's essentially falling, with style.
Conker Smashing
Every October, teams around the world gather in Ashton, Northamptonshire. The rule of the World Conker Smashing Competition is to attack anyone and have their conkers smashed so hard they're out of the game.
They're the nuts from a chestnut tree, which are then tied in a knot and suspended.
Camel Wrestling
This sport is nothing like cockfighting. All is well with camel wrestling because there are no blood spills or most importantly, casualties.
Essentially, the match is decided when either one runs away or when one of them has had enough.


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child artist Gokul Sai Krishna dies of dengueandhrapradesh | Written by : Suryaa Desk
Child artist Gokul Sai Krishna, who is known for mimicking Balakrishna's antics, breathed his last on October 17 due to dengue. The lil artist was an active participant in a reality show in a popular television show. Following his mimicry, he was even called as Junior Balakrishna.
Gokul hails from Madanapalli town in Chittoor district. Reportedly, he was down with high fever for the past two days. His parents Yogendra and Sumanjali were taking Gokul to a private hospital in Bengaluru for further treatment. Gokul passed away when he was on his way to Bengaluru.
The tragic news of Gokul's untimely passing away came as a shock to leading actor Balakrishna and other artists. Balayya felt quite emotional after hearing the news and sent a press release regarding Gokul. Balakrishna and his family offered condolences to Gokul's family.
Actress Anasuya Bharadwaj, who also hosted the show that Gokul was a part of, posted, "I loved and love you always so much... I pray for strength to his mother and father who were an inspiration to parents who support their children to pursue what they want.. #GoneTooSoon #RIPGokulSai My child... I am going to so terribly miss you... (sic)"
The Rangasthalam actress could not control her tears and emotions. Through Instagram live, she spoke about Gokul's ill health and also urged people to take care of themselves..
Host Rashmi Gautam too offered condolences to little Gokul's family and also instructed everyone to be careful of the symptoms related to dengue. She posted, "Extremely saddened by this news What I got to know from @anusuyakhasba the reason was #Dengue so pls be aware of the symptoms and do take care of ur self keep ur surroundings mosquito free #RestInPeace little one (sic)"
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Becoming a Baseball Family
We got to go to a Royals game last night with the staff from Indian Creek. The Royals won and we had a fun time. We are becoming a baseball family. At least four of the seven days of the week right now, our family is doing something baseball related. I never would have imagined this in our BC (before children) years because I didn't care much for the sport. I think I only played a couple of summers as a kid, and in my teenage and adult years, I think I can count less than 10 times I've played on a softball team. Regarding those early years of base/softball, I seem to remember catching the ball with my face more than with my mit. So baseball was never a sport I much pursued.
All this changed, when Kyron at four years old began showing interest in baseball. In my proud dad opinion, he had a remarkable ability of hitting the soup out of his little tot ball. Picture fat red bat and softball sized plastic ball. After two seasons of T-ball, he is playing on a coach-pitch team this year. Several of the boys have been together all three seasons. He's loving it, and let's just say that he got none of his baseball-genes from me! His coach has put Kyron at first base every game so far, and he is becoming a regular ball magnet. I was super proud of him this past Thursday night when he made a double play, catching a pop fly and then stepping on first base before the runner could tag up.
Raylee is getting in on the baseball action too. She's playing her first year of T-ball, which I'm learning, is just as much about the hairdos, ribbons, and socks as the fundamentals of the sport. She loves following in the footsteps of her big brother. And I have become keenly aware that she wants to be praised as much as her big brother. I think she is secretly keeping track of how many "I'm proud of you's" I tell her and KNOWS when I've said it to Kyron more than her. Haha!
Those words are like magic. And any dad out there reading this take note. Your kids need to hear you say it. I don't think there are many other things that build confidence in young children than a dad's (or mom's) supportive smile and those simple four words. "I'm proud of you."
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Scientists are getting closer to developing a computer-generated tool to allow people with severe speech impairments — like the late cosmologist Stephen Hawking — to communicate verbally.
In a paper published today in the journal Nature, a team of researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) report that they're working on an early computerized system that can decode brain signals from movements made while speaking, and then translate those movements into sounds. The authors said in a press briefing that the study is a proof of principle that it's possible to synthesize speech by reading brain activity. "It's been a long-standing goal of our lab to create technologies to restore communications for people with severe speech disability," says co-author Dr. Edward Chang, a neurosurgeon at UCSF.
The UCSF team's system works in two stages. In the first, a device surgically attached to the surface of the brain picks up neural activity for vocal tract movements. That neural activity is used to estimate the physical movements of the jaw, larynx, lips, and tongue while a person is speaking. In the second stage, those movements are decoded so the computer can recreate the sounds as synthesized speech, like an artificial vocal tract.
To train the system, the researchers asked people without speech disabilities to carefully read sentences while the researchers recorded their neural activity. The men and women, who suffer from epilepsy, already needed a sensor on their brains as part of their clinical treatment and agreed to participate in the study.
The authors report that their computer's synthesizer-produced speech had energy patterns that closely tracked that of the original spoken sentences. But there are still challenges to making computer synthesized sounds understandable. In a test reported in this study, men and women were asked to transcribe the synthesized speech choosing from a list of provided words, and the authors report that about 70% of words were correctly transcribed.
One of the team's most impressive achievements is that they managed to decode speech signals in the brain in real-time. In the synthetic speech system that Hawking famously used, he controlled a cursor by moving his cheek and the software's predictive algorithm would help him select words he wanted to type. A spelling-based system like that could produce about 5 to 10 words per minute, according to Chang. This new system uses natural rates of speaking, around 120 to 150 words per minute, and has the potential to help people communicate far faster than spelling-based systems.
By modeling the vocal tract movements, "the authors tap into existing neural processes for speech production that are likely generative."
In another test, the team had study subjects mime the sentences without producing any sound. The system was still able to decode the signals based on the brain activity from the vocal tract movements. "This is an interesting finding in the context of future speech prostheses for people unable to speak," says Blaise Yvert of the University Grenoble Alpes who has also published research on speech synthesizers and was not involved with the study. "Yet this result should be confirmed in other participants and also when participants imagine speaking without performing any movement."
Other research groups are also getting closer to a functioning brain activity-based speech decoder. Nima Mesgarani of Columbia University led a team that published similar experiments earlier this year in Scientific Reports. Mesgarani's team focused on neural activity in the sensory cortex, the part of the brain where speech perception happens, while the UCSF team focused on the motor cortex, the part of the brain where the muscular movements behind speech production occurs. "What approach will ultimately prove better for decoding the imagined speech condition remains to be seen, but it is likely that a hybrid of the two may be the best," says Mesgarani.
By modeling the vocal tract movements, "the authors tap into existing neural processes for speech production that are likely generative as they demonstrated in their mimed-speech condition, and somewhat more intuitive for individuals to use in future clinical applications to restore speech for individuals with severe speech and physical impairments," says Jonathan Brumberg of the University of Kansas who was not involved with the study.
While the UCSF team is mostly focused on the engineering of the system itself, they acknowledge the potential for clinical trials and studies that will include people with communication disabilities. But while the underlying mechanisms of how the brain activity relates to speech is the same across people, each person's brain is different, and so future attempts to use this technology in someone who cannot speak would need to be personalized appropriately.
The system also requires placing a sensor directly on the brain, which limits the pool of people available to train the system. (No ethics board would allow study subjects to have an invasive device put on their brain, which is why the Nature study relied on people who already needed to have such devices implanted.) "It will be exciting to see over coming years whether similar results can be obtained using noninvasive brain-imaging approaches that do not involve surgery," says Ian Wiggins of the Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, who was not involved with the study. "If so, this could really open up new possibilities for people who have lost the ability to communicate because of neurological damage."


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Weight training: Meaning and its effects with advantages and disadvantages
"Weight training" is one of the oldest methods for development of strength. Strength is one of the very important components of physical fitness and it improves others components of physical fitness directly or indirectly. It consists of various types of exercises like isotonic, isometric, and isokinetic exercises.
To increase strength, weight training is considered as one of the best training methods. It depends upon the principle of overloading which has to be given in a progressive way.
It is common among bodybuilders. It has to b done in a proper way under expert coach to bring desired strength or shape of body. Weight training helps to improve diet of an individual. Weight training develops strength in an Individual.
Some of the general exercises performed:
Bench press, shoulder press, push ups etc.
Sit-ups,reverse sit-ups, l-hold, etc.
Half squat lift, full squat lift, leg extension, etc.
Training sessions:
- Strength requirement.
- Body part requirement.
- Number of repetitions and sets.
- Speed of repetition.
- Rest time between the sets.
- Resistance to weight.
- Duration of weight training session.
- Increases strength.
- Improves diet.
- Increase endurance.
- Improves Posture.
- Controls body weight.
- For Rehabilitation.
- Increases bone density.
- Suppoter required.
- Neeeds weight training equipments.
- Injuries are common.
- Problem in growth.
- Steroids(doping) commonly used.
- Not recommended for cardiac patient.
- Needs good coach.
- Needs proper diet.
- Learn instructions.
- Warm up and cool down.
- Keep it light.
- Stress on proper technique.
- Rest between workouts.
Don't confuse weight training with weight lifting, body building, or power lifting. These are just competitions.
Results won't come overnight. Slowly children will notice the difference in their muscle strength.
These are some training sessions which help in lifespan it helps to develop muscles and also helps to growth and development of our body. Don't get confuse in some words this content helps you to recognise.


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Rental Agreement
The agreement is a means to finance equipment required for your business without a large preliminary out-of-pocket expense. The crucial region of the agreement is that if an employee exits from the organization, the relieving can be drawn up in the manner in some specific terms to be followed by the business. If you are within a verbal agreement, you must hold on to rental receipts and any other hard copy documentation to have handy in the event you need to demonstrate your rental amount or another issue your landlord may cause. It's beneficial therefore to get a written agreement with all occupants, even if they're not paying tenants. If you're a present renter beneath a rental agreement (lease), there's an expiration date for this agreement. Employing an enforceable, legal rental agreement is an essential area of the job.
At any time you enter into a rental agreement, you're predicted to offer rent on a normal basis, typically monthly. A rental agreement is essentially a contract between a homeowner and a tenant spelling out the conditions and terms of tenancy. Although commonly used as a catch-all term, it is not the same as lease when it comes to residential real estate contracts. Regrettably, it does need a rental agreement for each visit rather than requiring the rental agreement to be signed once. Rental agreements aren't always obligatory, there are many circumstances under which renters are able to move from the lease. Typically a new rental agreement is made with the rest of the tenants. It's possible to also draft your very own rental agreement by means of your family member.
Basically there are two sorts of lease agreement. Although lease agreements differ from nation to nation, in agreement with the tenancy laws which are in place there, know there are certain common characteristics that are part of every rent agreement. You might or might not be permitted to assign your lease agreement to a different person. The lease agreement has become the most important element of any rental arrangement, including student housing. A residential lease agreement needs to be specific about the quantity of rent, payment program, and once it is due. To begin with, you must have a written rental agreement or lease agreement, especially if there's a security deposit involved.
There are different things to be cautious about in making rental agreements. You have to be thinking that what sort of rental agreement you're likely to sign. A sublease agreement is advised for all parties involved. A written agreement between the roommate and unique tenant may supply the original tenant with a means to enforce payment of rent by the roommate or maybe to initiate eviction in the event the relationship ends badly. SHARED RESIDENCE AGREEMENTS A roommate agreement is created by at least two people that are sharing living expenses.
There are a lot of reasons why a rental agreement is crucial. It is usually made for a very short term, whereas a lease agreement is meant for a long term. Most rental agreements also have a clause that describes the period of time a guest may remain in the home or apartment. If you don't, you get a periodic rental agreement that might be a month to month rental agreement based on how frequently you pay rent.
Rental Agreement Form
If you want to buy a form, you'll need to pay a very affordable quantity and go with the ideal form easily. You are able to easily download a lease assignment form from the net. The important point to know is that just downloading the lease assignment form will not be adequate.
There are in fact three sorts of leases. Thus, the lease is also called net-net-net lease or NNN. An industrial lease is going to be your only means to make certain you know the most important price of keeping your business open.
In such situations, it is far better reject the corporation. Thus, inquire properly, and make sure that the provider is local, to be able to conserve money on travel time charges. It is crucial to find out whether the business you're hiring is well-equipped to take care of the requirements of commercial moving or not.
According to the conditions of the lease agreement, you're expected to pay the rent on or before the 03 of monthly. You may even specify the way the rent is to be paid and when it's due. Monthly rent may also be compensated for the profit that's taxable.
Step 15If the tenant has a room to park their vehicle mark the very first checkbox in Parking. Therefore, in the former case, he or she is not rendered homeless, while in the latter case, the landlord does not lose a month's worth of rent. In most cases, he or she is a person with poor credit scores, who is unable to qualify for a home loan and hence chooses to rent. He or she has to pay the amount of rent in addition to a number of other expenses that are normally borne by the landlord in a standard residential lease agreement. As per the notice, he or she will be asked to vacate the premises on or before a specified date or to remedy the problem and continue the tenancy. He or she can take you to court in case you fail to give him a proper notice.
If you have made the decision to rent your premises and you've given the matter your whole consideration, then you first must find a great lease assignment form to defend you from violation of your legal rights. Explain which you're extremely sorry, but the property isn't offered. In the traditional lease agreements, a full property is being rented out for a specific rent for some time frame. Renting Property can be rather stressful and challenging.
DocuSign's powerfully intuitive eSignature solution allows you to get contracts signed efficiently. You will have to register the contract with the aid of a stamp paper and an ideal signatory. It's required to have a contract to safeguard both parties. When it has to do with business contracts, there's absolutely no need to take unnecessary risks.
Industrial lease agreements have gotten popular on account of a variety of benefits that accrue to the lessee together with the lessor. Although they differ from country to country, in accordance with the tenancy laws that are in place there, know that there are certain common features that are a part of every rent agreement. A standard lease agreement includes the conventional stipulations for renting the apartment.
Rental Agreement Template
In case the rental is in an accident and is driven by somebody who isn't listed in the contract, you might have a rude awakening. Holiday rental is quite a bit easier with regard to understanding any laws you want to abide by. If there isn't any rental, there's no excess loss. Many Cars rental do not provide an outstanding variety in the cars they provide, unlike car rental businesses.
Verify your individual vehicle insurance policy policy to check whether it covers car rentals. If you discover that your policy covers car rentals, you might not need PAI. For any reason you opt to get an auto rental, there are a broad range of points you could do in order to conserve cash and also have a better experience. A lot people believe leasing a vehicle is quite pricey. Irrespective of which car rental terminal you choose to return the rental car, be sure that you return it using a complete container of fuel in a couple of miles or kilometers of the rental terminal. Cars rental in Coimbatore gives people the chance to use a car for a brief time. Cars rental in Coimbatore vehicles are by and large protected by basic protection, but you have to agree to cover the fuel, not damage the automobile.
Wise contracts are already altering the way agreements are created in the digital world. It eliminates the need of trusted third-party, automated and reduce the transaction cost. The sensible contract may be used to be certain that payment is going to be generated automatically and paid instantly. Most contracts are for a single year with automatic yearly extensions there after, even though the operator can request that you leave if they mean to move in the property themselves. No matter what you decide, make certain you own a contract of agreement with your manager.
Some businesses don't allow lease breakage, period. Rental companies always require a system with which they may control their assets in the event of theft, misappropriation or even an incident. A number of the car rental company also provide insurance by using their package or enable you to use your private insurance. The very best car rental companies frequently have sites where you could be in a position to become not only useful rental info but in addition a means to reserve and earn a booking.
More than a few companies have mileage limitations or several other limitations to where you can or couldn't drive. It's essential for your company obey the GDPR. Moreover, a majority of insurance companies require you to have a holiday rental agreement in place directly with your renter prior to any insurance policy claim might be processed. Many insurance providers refuse to pay loss of use, and as soon as it comes right down to it, the losses suffered by means of a car rental company ought to be thought of as a price of conducting business in the automobile rental market.
Rental companies often enable you to rent a seat, but you run the danger of the seat not being available once you arrive to pick up your vehicle. Car rental businesses calculate their loss of use as per a formula which often utilizes a theoretical pace. Before you begin to look for car rental companies, it's important that you first do a self-evaluation and understand the sort of car you would need.
Fillable Rental Agreement
When you don't need to pay the taxes and don't want your money to be withheld by the IRS, you've got to submit the FIRPTA form. It is preferable to check with a tax professional for the matter associated with withholding calculation. If any deductions are made, they have to be connected to the payment stating what they were with receipts. You won't be liable to pay taxes as soon as the transferor realizes that america real estate property interest isn't of any value. Quite simply, it's an income tax on the selling of genuine estate.
In the event the property is located with families and other professionals of the community then it can pose a bigger risk than if the actual estate is situated in an urban setting. If you are in the market for real estate properties, you must be wary regarding the tax consequences. Therefore, if you're buying such real estate property, you won't have to fill FIRPTA form Also, there's another exception about the professional substitute followed by means of a statement.
The form isn't filed with the court typically. After the form has been agreed to, along with the disclosures attached and security deposit provided by the tenant, it is ready to be signed by the parties. If you can't locate a form suitable to your needs on the web, you may need to create a form utilizing a sample, an outline, or instructions from a selection of resources.
If you want to use a form for a number of customers, you can do so by raising the amount of the form at the right time of purchase. Some contain well more than a hundred forms. The form ought to be kept on file in the event of legal disputes or for general reference. As you know you have to have a FIRPTA form as a way to avoid FIRPTA withholding. You won't need the FIRPTA form if you fall under the subsequent limitations.
You need to always read your lease carefully and make certain to ask any questions which might have before signing it. Duration Next, you wish to concentrate on the length of time the lease is for. Furthermore, the lease could state extra penalties for repeated infractions. Specify whether it's a month-to-month lease, a yearlong lease, or a different duration. Also, note what kind of additions the tenant may make or might not make to the property, like adding a dishwasher. Unless the prospective tenant is retired or can prove they have a sufficient quantity of cash, together with a high credit score, it's ideal to discover a tenant with a job at the current moment. Nevertheless, it's important for both renters and tenants to be acquainted with the principal elements of a rental agreement.
In many cases, landlords elect for auto-renewal. The landlord should remember there are many different precautions to take besides a rental application to make sure her or his property will continue being covered. He will usually have to prepare the space for the tenant, therefore if it is a new business, a lease guaranty is recommended. It's highly customizable which is extremely crucial for landlords and property owners who desire to alter the agreement according to their requirements and property type. In any case, the renter wouldn't have the ability to claim he or she was unaware of the prohibition against noise or pets at a subsequent date.


text: In this Christmas guitar lesson, we look at how to play White Christmas by Bing Crosby. We have a very tricky C minor (Cm) chord in this one. If your a beginner and cannot play this chord yet, just play an A minor and it will sound fine! Scroll down to see the easy and harder versions of this song, and choose the one right for you.


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The hand that rocks the cradle rules the nation and its destiny.
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