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From where I stand: "I feel like I am creating great change"
Date: Sunday, September 16, 2018
Magda Ahmed is a rural woman leader from the governorate of Minya in Upper Egypt. Growing up, she had always loved school, and was very eager to continue education after receiving her high school diploma. However, she was not given the opportunity to make this crucial decision herself, and against her wishes her parents and brothers decided that she would not continue her education after high school. While this was only one of the many challenges that she faced as a young woman, she did not let it stop her getting to an influential role in her community. Today, as a rural woman leader, Magda is working hard to raise the awareness of her community on issues related to the prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls, and to change negative behaviors that discriminate against women and girls.
"It is difficult for a girl to continue her education in Upper Egypt. I finished my [high school] diploma but could not take my education any further as my parents decided that a diploma is enough. My brothers also did not support the idea of educating the girls of the family. I tried to convince them but I failed. Before my mother died, even though she was uneducated, she encouraged me to learn new skills like embroidery, drawing, reading and to write short stories.
When I got married I wanted to devote my energy to work but my husband kept saying that my house and children are my job. With the support of my mother-in-law, he finally agreed. I started by working at a nursery for 3 years, and I enjoyed it very much. I always wanted to be a role model for my children, so I applied to a competition initiated by the Ministry of Social Solidarity that was hiring social workers. After being tested in various subjects such as geography, literature, and math - which I prepared for through reading - to my surprise I was accepted.
It was my first time to do fieldwork. My job was to go on home visits writing up reports on the families and noting their complaints. [After a number of visits], women started trusting me and shared their personal stories on topics such as domestic violence, child marriage and female genital cutting/mutilation (FGC/M). Through the ['Eliminating Violence against Women and Girls Programme'], I was trained to raise awareness on the negative consequences of these practices for women and girls and to advise them on [family matters,] and on the detriments of FGM [on both the woman and her newborns' health]. I personally got married by the age of 18 and I know that I was not ready at all. Giving birth to a baby gave me much happiness, but I didn't fully understand the range of responsibilities I had as a mother. My experiences of marrying young helped me to enlighten the women I visited about the issues of early marriage.
One of my greatest achievements was when I managed to convince a mother at the last minute to change her mind about conducting FGC/M on her daughter. She left me with a promise that no one will ever convince her to harm her girl in such a manner. I now recognize that my role as a rural woman leader is crucial in the community. I go to the field with a smile and feeling positive. When I go for these visits I feel like I am creating great change."
Magda is a mother of four and a rural women leader in Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls Programme, funded by USAID and implemented by UN Women in partnership with the National Council for Women, the Ministry of Social Solidarity, and CARE International in Egypt. Her work is related to Sustainable Development Goal 5, which aims to eliminate all harmful practices, end all forms of violence against women and girls and ensure equal opportunities for leadership.


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Little hands will love this tractor-shaped board book, in which they can learn all about the excitement of the farm - and with moving wheels, it's a book and toy in one!
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Spot is having a great day out on the farm, riding in the tractor and helping out with lots of jobs. But when Spot comes across a lost lamb, will he be able to save the day and find its mother?
This entertaining story, featuring the much-loved Spot, is a perfect introduction to the fun of the farm. And the tractor-shaped board with moving wheels means its fun to read and to play with!

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The United States embassy is providing more than half a million pula to support children living in the Okavango Delta, it has been revealed.
On Thursday, September 4, 2014, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Michael J. Murphy will launch projects aimed at improving the livelihoods of women and increasing educational opportunities for children in the Okavango Delta region. The event will take place at Shashe Primary School, in Shashe village outside Maun in the morning.
"The U.S. Embassy in Botswana is providing $ 59,000 dollars - or more than 520,000 pula - to support Children in the Wilderness (CITW) environmental education programs in ten villages throughout the Okavango Delta region. These programs will reach 500 children who attend regular eco-clubs, and enable youth to participate in trips to environmentally important areas in the region. The program also provides pedagogical training and mentoring to teachers, and produces environmental education material," reads a media missive from the embassy.
In addition, the U.S. government is funding Children in the Wilderness with a grant of $ 12,000 USD (approximately BWP 105,000) to support adult eco-clubs. This female economic empowerment project provides members in Shashe with intensified mentoring and training, as well as supplies for bee keeping and craft production, to enable them to create, market and sell products to earn a steady income and improve the lives of their families.
The U.S. has said that it remains committed to helping the government and people of Botswana not only preserve the Okavango Delta as a unique natural heritage site, but also contribute to the region's economic diversification, rural development, and poverty reduction through these community-level programs.


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The only little change to your story for the blog, is perhaps not to mention that we will hopefully be returning to a different location within the village, as we are finding it very difficult to find a suitable location at a reasonable price locally. We don't want to get anyone's hopes up, only to disappoint. However, we will keep looking!
We were particularly disappointed to hear the news that Nigel & Victoria are to close their Milford Models & Hobbies shop. Sadly, it has been difficult to maintain this charming traditional shop with the continued increase in online spending, tough economic climate and a pending rent rise. The door will be reluctantly closed on 21st August 2014. They do however have plans to continue trading from a new location in the village, and their large selection of railway models, Oxford Diecast models and Victoria's excellent bespoke 'Crafty Cushions' range will continue to be available from their website.
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The Milford Models & Hobbies shop has been a feature of the High Street in Milford on Sea for many years, and one which has contributed to giving the village its unique and quaint character. If you are a man of a certain age, on entering the shop you are immediately transported back to your childhood by the railway sets and model cars from yesteryear. Over the years, many children must has been entranced by the train set running across the window and into the shop, but sadly, the train will only be trundling around the window for a little while longer.
Since arriving in the village, both Nigel & Victoria have fully immersed themselves in the community, and in addition to running the shop and being a popular couple, Nigel is also our local scout leader.
The good news is that, if they can find suitable premises (which is tricky), Nigel is looking to re-invent the shop elsewhere close by. Whilst it is unlikely to be on the high street, and may not happen too quickly, he hoping that it will be somewhere easily accessible for everyone. He also intends to expand the laser cutting side of his business at the same time.
If you know of any suitable premises, or wish to speak to Nigel, his Tel No. will continue to be: 01590 642112.
If you know of any suitable premises, or wish to speak to Nigel, his Tel No. will continue to be: 01590 642112.
After five years working against the tide, the family and dog now intend to take a well-earned weeks holiday, and we hope they have a great time before starting their new venture.
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GCC driving license (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE)
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An applicant from the above listed country and has original, valid driving license is eligible to apply for the direct test and the conversion of driving license is not possible. Direct test consist of Signal test + Road test.
The driving schools in Qatar are only allowed to provide practical training.
The entire procedures to obtain Qatar driving license through direct test happens with the MOI Traffic department. MOI Traffic department conducts the tests related to direct test through the driving schools in Qatar.
First you must visit the MOI License Affairs section in our Academy personally to schedule the signal test and the 2 hours theory classes. After verifying your home country's driving license, the MOI officers will provide you the signs & signal test date.
You can schedule the theory classes with the team assigned for training by MOI, ie, "Holoteq" after that.
Upon clearing the signs & signal test, you will be getting the appointment for road test.
MOI License Affairs department's working hours at DDA
6:30 am to 11:30 am (Sun - Wed) and Thursday is only for ladies.
The best time to schedule the test appointment is before 9:30 am.
You are eligible for 2 road test chances through direct test. As per the current procedures, the expenses will be approximately QR 1000/- (if the applicant clears the tests in first attempt).
In order to apply, the profession on your Qatar ID should be eligible as well, which you can check with this section.
Documents required:
· Original & valid driving license for verification
· Submit the confirmation (NOC by sponsor) online in METRASH 2 for LMV driving license
· Eye sight test report, you can perform the eye test in our academy's eye test centre or any Traffic department's accredited eye centres (charges apply- 50QR)
· Copy of Applicant's Qatar ID (if QID is not processed yet, then VISA copy + Passport Copy + Entry Stamp copy from passport)
· 1 x Passport size photograph (If you are using spectacles ensure your photographs are with spectacles/ either blue or white background).
In an event where both test chances were utilized and unsuccessful, then the next option is to join the driving course.
Anyone who has a valid Qatar driving license can directly go for Road test on Manual vehicle with the following documents
You are eligible for a direct test (Theory + Road) and can schedule the test dates in MOI Licensing Affairs Department at Doha Driving Academy.
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SRILA PRABHUPADA: Krishna went to His father's house, and He came to Kuruksetra in the chariot. This is Ratha-yatra. And Radharani and the inhabitants of Vrindavana, their only business was... After Krishna departed from Vrindavana to Mathura and He never returned... Once He returned. So mother Yashoda, the cowherd boys and the gopis, they lost their life and vital force. So they were simply crying and weeping. That was their business.
So Krishna sent sometimes Uddhava to pacify them, that "I am coming very soon after finishing My business." So when they got this opportunity that "Krishna has come to Kuruksetra with His brother, sister, father. So let us go and see..." So they went to Kuruksetra to see Krishna. Whenever they got some opportunity, they wanted to see. Just like these cowherds boys, when there was Battle of Kuruksetra near Delhi... Vrindavana is not far away from Delhi. It is about ninety miles.
So they went to see Krishna in the charioteer fighting dress. They were astonished. They thought that "Krishna is our friend, cowherd boy. How is that, He is in the chariot fighting?" So they became astonished. So this is the pastimes of Vrindavana. So similarly, when the inhabitants of Vindavana went to see Lord Krishna, Jagannatha... Krishna means Jagannatha. Jagat. Jagat means this world, and natha means master, or proprietor. So Krishna says in the Bhagavad-gita, bhoktaram yajna-tapasam sarva-loka-mahesvaram: [Bg. 5.29] "I am the proprietor of all the planets." Therefore He is Jagannatha. Jagannatha means the proprietor of all the world, all the planets.
So the Vrindavana inhabitants went to see Krishna because their life was Krishna. They did not know anything except Krishna. So that was the opportunity. So it was the request of Radharani to Krishna, "My dear Krishna, You are the same Krishna; I am the same Radharani. We are meeting, but We are not meeting in the same place. Here You are, just like a royal king with chariots, with soldiers, with Your ministers, secretaries. And there in Vrindavana You were a cowherd boy, and We used to meet in the jungles, in the bushes. So I want to take You there. Then I will be happy."
So that sentiment was expressed by Lord Caitanya, because Lord Caitanya's worship was in the mood of Radharani."
Ratha Yatra is more than 5000 years old
After spending the first 16 years of His manifest pastimes on his earth in intimate loving exchanges with the residents of Vrindavana, especially the gopis, Krishna never returned to Vrindavana from Mathura and Dwaraka. So, when the gopis came to know that Krishna along with Balarama and Subadhra were coming to Kurukshetra from Dwaraka on the occasion of the solar eclipse, They became anxious to meet him. When they met Krsna, surrounded by all his queens and associates in great opulence, they were not interested in the idea of going with Him to Dvaraka. They wanted to take Him back to Vrndavana and enjoy His company.
This incident of the gopis inviting Krishna back to Vrindavana is the Ratha Yatra festival.
Externally, Rathayatra is spectacular colorful and entertaining. Yet the Gaudiya Vaisnavas, the followers of Lord Caitanya, they see in the Festival of the Chariots much more than just a happy event. The pulling of the cart by the Lord's devotees symbolizes the attempt of the Vrajavasis, especially Srimate Radharani and the gopis, to bring Krsna, Balarama, and Subhadra back to Vrndavana.
Vrndavana can also represent the heart of Krsna's devotee. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu prayed to Lord Krsna, "For most people the mind and heart are one, but because My mind is never separated from Vrndavana, I consider My mind and Vrndavana to be one. My mind is already Vrndavana, and since You like Vrndavana, will You please place Your lotus feet there? I would deem that Your full mercy" (Cc. Madhya 13.137).
For the devotees of Lord Jagannatha who follow in the footsteps of Lord Caitanya, pulling the Rathayatra cart is like pulling their worshipable Lord, Jagannatha or Krsna, into their heart.


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Plumbing and heating can me a major expense, these days. As things like oil and fuel prices rise, your heating and water bills will soon follow. Here are six tips from your Bournemouth plumber that may help to lower heating and plumbing costs, and save money.
Keep a grease vat in your kitchen to pour all used cooking grease into. Grease is a big reason that kitchen drains slow and eventually, stop up. Even the harshest blocked drain products, tend to not be a match for a heavy grease clog. The grease you save in the vat can be formed into balls and rolled in bird seed for wonderful winter bird feeders.
Many of the activities listed in the "Freestyle Daily" are not free. Most of them state that a fee applies. Sometimes it was on almost every other line of the activity sheet. It got so bad that you did not know what was included and what wasn't anymore. Beware, some of the activities have fees even if it is not stated in the newsletter. You will find this out when you attempt to go to the event.
To make a vase support, cut away the base of the hanger to create a long, straight piece of wire. Use the wire cutters to bend back one end to create a one inch hook. The support should resemble a shepherd's crook. To use, simply place the stake near the pot, with the hook facing inwards. Push the stake into the ground, catching the edge of the vase or pot with the hook. With the flower pot attached to the stake in this manner, toppled graveside flowers will no longer be a problem.
One thing that a strainer will not help with is people pouring grease down the sink. clogged drain sink companies report that this is the primary cause of clogs and blockages. Because grease does not dissolve in water it accumulates and acts as glue for other things that come down the pipes. It will catch bits of food, paper, hair and other trash that somehow make their way through the plumbing. This causes serious stoppages and leads to a myriad of problems.
Mothballs: The common mothball is made of paradichlorobenzene, which is harmful to liver and kidneys. Cedar chips in a cheesecloth square, or cedar oil in an absorbent cloth will repel moths. The cedar should be 'aromatic cedar', also referred to as juniper in some areas. Cedar chips are available at many craft supply stores, or make your own using a plane and a block of cedar from the lumberyard.
Drain Cleaner: For light drain cleaning, mix 1/2 cup salt in 4 liters water, heat (but not to a boil) and pour down the drain. For stronger cleaning, pour about 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, then 1/2 cup vinegar. The resulting chemical reaction can break fatty acids down into soap and glycerine, allowing the clog to wash down the drain. After 15 minutes, pour in boiling water to clear residue. Caution: only use this method with metal plumbing. Plastic pipes can melt if excess boiling water is used. Also, do not use this method after trying a commercial drain opener–the vinegar can react with the drain opener to create dangerous fumes.
You should not allow any big particles to be washed down the drain. Things like peels of vegetables, hair and other objects can easily block the drain. It is very important to use a drain cover so that nothing large can go down the drain. You should also clean the cover regularly to remove hair and dirt that gets accumulated on it.
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Techne Summit Dubrovnik is a two-day immersive experience that brings together investors, entrepreneurs and innovators from the Mediterranean entrepreneurial ecosystem in Croatia's most famous historic town.
This is the second Dubrovnik edition and will take place on May 3-4th at the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace.
Techne Summit has been organized in Alexandria, Egypt since 2012 and last year's edition held in Alexandria brought together 6,000 attendees, 130 speakers, 80 investors, 230 startups and more than 66 partners all from 25 different countries.
With this year's edition we aim to bring the stories of the Croatian entrepreneurial ecosystem to a global audience and solidify Croatia's position as a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
Our partners include: Puzl Coworking from Bulgaria, Startup Zagreb from Croatia, Cleantech Arabia from Egypt, and Spark.me from Montenegro.
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Techne Summit is rife with networking and pitching opportunities for Croatian startups to an international audience of investors.
Under the overarching themes of Technology. Innovation. Talent , we will be addressing pressing topics such as the Future of Money, How we can Blockchain to Build Smart Cities and Will the Next Unicorn will Come From EU? A line-up of 20+ speakers from around the world will take the stage to interpret trends, debunk myths, and share inspiring stories. Speakers include:
Ahmad Piraiee, Founder of Ulterier
Ante Lučić, Founder & CEO, ALink
Augustin Jarak, Founder of Startup Zagreb
Dario Boras, CEO of Parklio
Ioana Frincu, COO of Under Development Office
Jure Mikuž, Managing Partner at South Central Ventures
Kristian Ravic, Director of Startup Grind Zagreb
Ladislav Juric, CEO of Baggizmo
Loay El-Shawarby, Alex Angels
Ricardo Maia, Executive of Relationships Manager for Global Startup Awards
Tadej Slapnik, Director of Tolar Hashnet and Blockchain Policy Expert st Cotrugli Business School
Tania Kleynhans, Associate Scientist, Rochester Institute of Technology
Vladimir Vulic, Spark.me
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We invite Croatian investors to attend Techne Summit and be part of the official launch of the first Mediterranean Business Angel Investment Network. The first organisation of its type, MBAN will unite Business Angel Networks, Groups and Funds, as well as individual Angel Investors from across the region.
Founded by Alex Angels and supported by Endeavor Egypt & Greece, "Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit" (GIZ) on behalf of the German Government, HIVOS Impact Investment, African Business Angel Network (ABAN), and COIN (MCIT), MBAN aims to expands its scope and support investors and startups and to remove barriers to trade between the all across all Mediterranean countries, both from the EU, the Maghreb and North Africa.
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Hi all,
I've been trying to build a list of equipment and materials needed to (a) develop 4x5 sheets and (b) develop contact prints. I think my biggest problem is figuring out the chemicals needed (materials). I might have a few gaps in the equipment too. I also understand that the type of film may dictate different types of chemicals and different contact print paper types dictate different processes and chemicals. So, if you could please explain given a film type, what are the necessary chemicals needed? Basically, I need to know what I'll need to buy! When I search the web, I get so many different options and variables. I think I just need help getting a straight answer.
To Develop the 4x5 Sheet film:
- Changing bag
- Film drying line
- Developing chemicals (Pre-Developer??, Developer, Stop, Fix, xxx?)
What am I missing?
To Develop the Contact Print:
- Film exposing light
- Glass plate
- Clamps and film table
- Light timer
- Safelight
- 4 chemical trays
- funnels, beakers, glass containers and stuff
- Contact Print developing chemicals (Developer, Stop, Fix, PhotoFlow??)
How does this look?
If the list is good, can you then suggest exactly what chemicals I'll need to pull this off?


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I don't know if you have followed the story at all, but Mary Winkler appeared on yesterday's Oprah, talking about her conviction, her freedom, and her life. As a reminder, Mary Winkler is the woman who shot and killed her husband, Matthew, in May 2006 and fled with their three daughters to the beach. Matthew Winkler was the well-liked preacher at a small Church of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee; the defense that Mary presented shattered the perceptions of those who knew this couple. I have followed this story over the last year with some interest: I, too, grew up in a small Church of Christ in Abilene and my uncle, many years ago, preached with Matthew Winkler's grandfather. I could know this family, seen in a hundred others I've known in my life.
First, let me make it clear that I don't want to debate the conviction and sentence that she received: the courts evaluated the case, based on evidence, and decided that a charge of intent to kill was not appropriate; thus, manslaughter and the relatively light sentence (which, incidentally, Mary Winkler herself told Oprah was too lenient). This decision was made by people who did not have a vested interest in the case or in the people, but rather in the law, and I will trust and accept their wisdom. Clear? No rants from anyone (regulars or visitors) about how she should be locked away for decades, or the abysmal state of the American Justice system. If you want that, go somewhere else. Now. Thanks.
What I do want to discuss is something that I see going on in the aftermath, and how these actions pertain to the calling of Christ's disciples. (This case simply serves as a convenient example, but we've seen it happen in many others as well.) What is occurring, and what commonly occurs, is the family of the victim, Matthew Winkler's parents, are seeking to terminate her parental rights and are suing for $2 million in a wrongful death case. Basically, what it comes down to is that they are, intentionally or unintentionally, trying to make it impossible for her to move on with life. And this is an understandable reaction: their son is gone, even the image they held of him is broken by testimony in court, and all this was done by one of the people they trusted most. In a similar circumstance, I am confident that I would also have the strong desire to act in a similar manner. But, what I ask myself is this: should I, as a Christian, seek this kind of redress?
What cause do we, as Christians, have seeking punitive damages? The sin of the criminal action is (or should hopefully be) dealt with in a criminal proceeding. To my (imperfect) understanding, what passes in civil courts seems to fall squarely under application of such biblical commands such as found in Luke 6:27-36
27"But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29"Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. 30"Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back. 31"Treat others the same way you want them to treat you. 32"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33"If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34"If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners in order to receive back the same amount. 35"But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. 36"Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful."Where, I ask myself, does indemnification fit into such teaching? How can we righteously scream "Make 'em pay!"?
Time and time again, I read news of a criminal given a long sentence or having his life taken for his crimes, and see that the victim's families are there nodding approval. It is rare, indeed, to find the families offer true forgiveness and sorrow over where the criminal's life has taken him. So I ask, where do our actions transition from pursuit of justice to pursuit of vengeance?
Does forgiveness end? All good Christians know the Lord's Prayer "Forgive us our sins, as we forgive others", and so we readily offer forgiveness. But does that forgiveness include forgetfulness? Are we willing to remove the stigma of an offense committed and truly accept with love a brother or sister? In this case, the Winkler's do not seem to be able to do this, as they seek to forever terminate Mary Winkler's parental rights. I don't know their motivations, and I realize that wise actions do include limitations (don't give a drunk a drink is the common example). But is this not, at it's basis, also a denial of complete forgiveness? Does God tell us "I forgive you, but I'll never trust or use you again"?
We ask of a person actions demonstrative of remorse (repentance) when they have committed a wrong. In fact, a big part of the lenient sentence for Mary Winkler was her sorrow over the death, whereas many others are tried much more harshly because they lack remorse. But, do we also ask for proof that they will never sin again before extending our trust and forgiveness? I think, often, that we do just that, judging their hearts to justify our own. This is as true for the murderer as it is for the panhandler on the street corner. We decide on their worthiness for mercy and grace, and we act in accordance with our desires to force them to be different - sinless, perfect, or at least trying really hard. But that's not who we are asked to serve: the Christian should love and serve their enemies as readily and joyfully as though loving and serving their Lord.
One final question I have is this: How should Christians seek to defend themselves? Even more basic than this is should we defend ourselves at all? I spoke about living the life of Isaac recently. He never defended himself, stood up for his rights or his property. No, he just moved on; Jehovah was with him wherever he went, not in the lands where Isaac had been but in Isaac himself. So I find myself questioning the righteousness of any type of suit for redress, be it against a believer (as Paul chastised the Corinthians for) or against an unbeliever.
I have many opinions on these questions, some more recently developed than others. But none are so firmly held that I will not reevaluate my theology in light of God's word and will. Elucidate me - what do you feel about these questions? More importantly, what do you believe is God's will in these matters (beyond personal feelings)?
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The Classic Julep is Josh Streetman's take on the Southern tradition. The smooth flavors of Maker's Mark® bourbon and a refreshing infusion of mint and lime makes this julep a classic. If you are joining Motor Supply for The Masters Tournament, imbibe this one!
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Tips to Purchasing Cannabis Grow Box
For a long time now, people have been having controversial beliefs about the use of marijuana products but after a long research by different organizations, it is true that there are health benefits of using such products. This gives you, therefore, the freedom to use marijuana plants, for whatever reason you want to especially because it can benefit you in different ways. If you choose to grow the cannabis plant, it is possible because it is not a complex process that requires miracles. When you want to grow the cannabis indoors, you will be required to invest in the cannabis grow box. You can choose to be creative and build one for yourself but also you can buy one because they are being sold in the market. There are many benefits of purchasing cannabis grow box one being that it helps you in managing time because there is no try and error method. Below are some tips to help you in purchasing cannabis grow box.
Many people are practicing indoor gardening and that is why you find that the market is flooding with manufacturers of the grow boxes, in addition, to supply in the other tool or equipment required for the process. To make the process easy for you, it is important that you shortlist all the companies that supply cannabis grow boxes after which you can use an elimination method to be left with a specific manufacturer.
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Finding the motivation to get back in shape after spending months or even years away from the gym is no easy feat. But with the proper training plan and exercises, you can see the pounds melt away and enjoy yourself at the same time! You can use these fat burning exercises for men to improve your overall health for years to come.
No matter what weight you are at now, it is never too late to start on the path to a fitter and healthier you.
You may have already done some internet searches trying to find some great fat burning exercises, only to find that they are more geared toward women.
Here, I will break down ten great fat burning exercises tailored more towards men.
Let me first start off by saying it's not just about shedding fat from the body.
The most important aspect in burning fat isn't about losing. It's about gaining.
Yes, you heard me right. By gaining muscle and lean body mass, you will set yourself up for increasing your metabolic rate and burning fat consistently, even when you are not working out.
Of course, you will be burning calories during your workout and shortly thereafter, especially when challenging yourself at a high intensity.
By also adding pounds of lean muscle to your frame, your body will naturally burn calories even at rest.
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Exercises that combine both strength building and resistance work along with cardio to increase the heart rate are essential in burning calories, gaining muscle, and losing fat.
By working large muscle groups, such as the glutes, quads, hamstrings, pectorals, and lats, you will be burning more calories with each movement.
It's also important to include some variety so that the workouts keep you engaged and challenged throughout.
Here are ten great fat burning exercises for men:
Kettlebell Swings
This exercise is great for the glutes, hamstrings, upper, mid, and lower back muscles, as well as your core.
Not only will it work these large muscle groups, but it will also get your heart pumping and increase your cardiovascular fitness.
Start at a low weight and work your way up to avoid injury. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and grip the kettlebell handle.
Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, bringing the kettlebell between your legs.
Drive up through your hips bringing the kettlebell parallel to the floor at about chest level.
Repeat 10-12 times.
Squat to Overhead Press
This is a great compound move that will target your glutes, quads, hamstrings, arms, and shoulders.
Start with feet shoulder width apart with a dumbbell in each hand.
Squat until your hamstrings are parallel to the ground with the weights at shoulder height.
Straighten your legs and stand up while pressing the dumbbells above your head.
Bring the weights back down to shoulder height and repeat.
Goblet Squat
Squats are great for fat burning, and for those just getting back into working out, the goblet squat is great for easing your way back into things before progressing to barbell squats.
Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart with toes pointing outward and hold a dumbbell at chest height.
Slowly bend your knees and squat down until your hamstrings are parallel to the ground.
Push up through your heels and stand back up and repeat.
Battle Rope Waves
Battle ropes are an amazing fat burning exercise for men that also targets your shoulders, glutes, quads, hamstring, and core. So look no further than the battle ropes.
Stand with your feet shoulder width, or slightly wider, apart. Grab both ropes and sit back in about a quarter squat with your core engaged.
Alternate moving your right and left arms up and down, forming waves along the floor with the ropes.
Start slow; even just 10 seconds at a time with a thirty-second rest is a great start, and you can progressively increase your interval time as your fitness improves.
Bent Over Rows to Curls
With this compound move, you will be working the large back muscles along with the biceps.
Working multiple muscle groups will have you building lean muscle mass that will burn fat and calories, not just during the workout, but even after you leave the gym.
Stand with a weighted barbell, or two dumbbells, and slightly hinge at the waist with the weights hanging down in an overhand grip.
Pull up towards your chest and then lower back to the starting position.
Then stand up and curl the bar or dumbbells up and lower down again.
Hinge back down to the original position and repeat.
Mountain Climbers
This is another great fat burning exercise for men that requires you to engage your shoulders, triceps, and core. In addition, you will get a great cardio workout as well.
Get into a push-up position, with your hands directly below your shoulders, core engaged. Keep your back straight and avoid dipping or curving the lower back.
Alternate bringing your right knee to your right elbow and back, then left knee to left elbow and back.
Repeat as quickly as possible for thirty seconds. Trust me, that's all you need at first to feel the burn. Slowly increase your time as you gain strength!
Walking Lunges
Again, working the large leg muscle groups will give you some serious fat burning bang for your buck. You will need a clear pathway for this exercise.
Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart. You can hold dumbbells down by your sides, or you can just use your body weight to start out.
Step forward with your right leg, flexing the knees to drop your hips.
Lower down until your left knee behind you nearly touches the ground. Your posture should remain upright, and your front knee should stay above the front foot.
Drive through the heel of your right foot and extend both knees to raise yourself back up. Step forward with your left back foot now, repeating the lunge on the opposite leg.
Continue walking forward, alternating lunges for 6 reps on each side, then turn around and return to where you started.
If you do not have a large area for walking, you can do these lunges in place by alternating sides.
Weighted Crunches
Lie on your back on a mat with feet flat on the ground. Hold a weight extended above your torso. Exhale and slowly begin to roll your shoulders off the floor.
Your shoulders should come up off the floor about 4-6 inches while your lower back remains on the floor. At the top of the movement, engage your abdominal muscles and pause. Inhale and slowly lower yourself back down to the mat. Repeat 12-15 times.
Make sure you are doing this move slowly and really engaging the abdominal muscles throughout the exercise.
Sure it's a simple exercise, but you don't always need equipment and crazy moves to burn fat and build muscle.
The standard push-up, when done with correct form, will work your chest, triceps, shoulders, and core.
Make sure there is no dip in your back and go as far down to the floor as possible before pushing your body back up.
See how many reps you can do in a row, and slowly try to increase this number as your body adapts.
Last, but certainly not least, the ultimate fat burning exercise. You are working multiple muscle groups while working up a sweat and improving cardiovascular fitness.
There are many variations to the burpee, but you should begin with the standard move.
Start in the standing position. Bend your knees and bring your hands to the floor. Kick your legs out behind you to bring yourself into a plank position. Then quickly bend your knees back into your chest and jump (or stand) back up.
Repeat as many as you can in 30 seconds.
Ten Excellent Fat Burning Exercises
There are many more out there, and how you put your work out together will also determine how many calories you will be burning. As I mentioned previously, a combination of resistance training and muscle building along with cardio will provide the most efficient way to burn fat.
The exercises above combine many of these aspects, but you can also put together your own workout by combining exercises from the categories below.
- Push-ups
- Pull-ups
- Barbell Bench Press
- Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
- Deadlifts
- Barbell Squats
- Seated Rows
Cardio/Interval Training: Aim for the highest number of reps you can complete in 30 seconds, with a short 15-second rest between each exercise. After completing the list, rest for one minute and repeat. It may not seem like a lot, but trust me, you will feel the burn!
- Butt Kickers
- High Knees
- Jump Rope
- Jumping Jack
- Squat Jumps
- Jump Lunges
- Burpees with Push-ups
You may have days where you solely work from the strength category or from the interval training category. Other days, you can combine workouts.
The main thing is to make sure you include both strength training and interval or cardiovascular training throughout the week. This will allow you to increase lean body mass and burn fat at a more efficient rate.
By incorporating these exercises into your workout regime, you will be burning fat and calories and building muscle. But remember, fat burning doesn't just happen at the gym.
There are plenty of everyday activities that can be done to continue to burn fat even on days when you aren't working out.
Ways to Burn Fat Away From the Gym:
Wash Your Car
Instead of sitting in your car as it's pulled through an automated car wash, grab some buckets and rags and get to work!
The scrubbing and back and forth motions will give your shoulders and back an excellent workout while burning calories.
Save money and instead of hiring a landscaper, do the yardwork yourself!
Mowing the lawn, mulching, gardening, and raking leaves are excellent ways to get the heart pumping and to work the legs, glutes, arms, back, and shoulders.
Take the Stairs!
Many buildings have elevators or escalators, but using the stairs is a great leg and cardio workout.
Cleaning out the Garage
You always say you'll get to it, right? Well here's an opportunity to get organized and get a free workout in the process. By lifting boxes and yard equipment, sweeping, and moving at a constant pace, you will quickly burn fat and calories.
Paint a Room
Looking to change the look of your home? Instead of hiring painters, you can do the work yourself. Rolling on paint is a great upper body workout that will work your muscles at multiple different angles.
But it isn't always about all work and no play.
Taking your kids to the park, playing sports with friends and family, or even walking the dog are small ways to add to your fat burn while away from the gym.
Even learning a new hobby or sport that you've always wanted to try is a fun way to become more physically active.
You could join a swim league, take tennis lessons, or even try a new fitness or boot camp class.
It is so important to make sure that you are doing things that you enjoy. That way, working out doesn't seem like a chore, but is actually something that you look forward to every day.
By taking small steps today, you will gradually increase the number of reps and sets you are doing in the gym, and the number of days you are working out weekly.
Before you know it, you will be seeing changes in your body from burning fat and building muscle, and will be well on your way to a healthier and fitter you!
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FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr was busy last week in Texas. Before he addressed attendees and met with Inside Towers at NATE Unite 2019, Carr toured local industry manufacturers such as CommScope's plant in Euless, Texas. In this short video, Carr sees workers welding and galvanizing steel and aluminum into next-gen infrastructure.
Carr then went to Ericsson's new tower training facility in Lewisville, Texas. U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., joined the group. Carr gave short remarks at the facility before climbing. Devin, a former combat engineer, showed the Commissioner the ropes as he performed his first simulated rooftop descent. Carr's heard from tower crews across the country that they're facing a shortage of skilled workers needed to deploy networks, due to the broadcast repack and race to 5G. Carr said training facilities like these are essential to building a robust pipeline of workers to fill 5G jobs.
The next day, Carr headed to Sheman, Texas, to visit a CableONE fiber deployment. High-speed connections are being deployed to this growing rural community to connect homes and businesses. Crew members Andy and Luis let the Commissioner try his hand at the boring machine. Check out this short video.
He then headed to Dallas for a visit to the FCC field office. Carr rode in a truck with the crew to see how they pinpoint spectrum interference issues. Then he headed to Samsung's facility in Richardson to see radios and small cells coming to market.
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In the Jensen laboratory, we study the immunology and pathogenesis of the obligate intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii, the causative agent of human toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma has been dubbed the "ubiquitous" parasite because it infects all species of mammals, a variety of birds and a third of the human population. How this wide spread parasite is able to achieve parasitism and yet maintain host survival across such a wide host range is the subject of ongoing investigation. We use genetic, molecular and immunological approaches to identify parasitic virulence factors that modulate a range of immunologically based phenotypes. These phenotypes include intestinal inflammation, macrophage function, T cell stimulation and the ability of Toxoplasma to evade immunological memory responses. The diverse host range that Toxoplasma encounters has generated polymorphic parasite virulence factors tailored to manipulate the immune systems of various species around the globe. By studying these virulence factors, what they target and how they work, we believe novel aspects about the host immune system can be learned.
Fueling our work is the fact that parasitic diseases are a major public health problem in the developing and third worlds and progress in developing treatments has been slow. For example, nearly half (~45%) of all childhood deaths related to infection are due to eukaryotic pathogens and yet to date (2016) there is only one partially protective vaccine in use for any human parasitic disease (the Malaria RTS,S vaccine with 27% efficacy). Thus, we are using Toxoplasma as a model to understand requirements for host immunity to eukaryotic pathogens. Due in part to the life-cycle complexity of most parasites, it is difficult to achieve immunity using current vaccination protocols, which almost exclusively work through the generation of neutralizing antibodies. However, not all pathogens can be restricted in this way alone. Instead control of many parasites like Toxoplasma require the additional help of cytotoxic T cells, which are tightly regulated and can be "turned off" during sustained periods of infection. Using host genetic screens and immunological assays we are identifying ways to optimize T cell mediated memory responses against highly virulent strains of Toxoplasma.
The murine model of toxoplasmosis also provides us with one of the few experimental systems to investigate intestinal inflammation of the small bowel (as opposed to large intestine). Toxoplasma is an orally acquired pathogen and infection occurs when one consumes undercooked meat harboring tissue cysts or food contaminated with oocysts shed in the feces by an infected cat- the definitive host. Subsequently, many animals develop severe necrosis of the small intestine that mimics the human inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's. We are interested in determining why certain strains of mice develop small intestinal inflammation while others do not. Identifying host susceptibility genes may open up possibilities for therapeutic intervention of inflammatory bowel diseases, like Crohn's.
Toxoplasma is therefore a fantastic model parasite to study host-pathogen interactions. We hope results generated in our lab will have far reaching implications for the treatment of human parasitic diseases, and improve our understanding of basic immunological processes. Contact the Jensen lab if you are interested in what we do.
1) How does Toxoplasma regulate adaptive immunity?
2) Can we reinvigorate the adaptive immune response to poorly controlled parasitic infections?
3) What are the host genes that influence susceptibility to Toxoplasma infection?
4) What are the mechanisms by which Toxoplasma co-opts the host-cell to "turn off" small intestinal inflammation?


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Hopkins' 77th Annual Raspberry Festival begins this week
Hopkins's Raspberry Festival was originally started to help boost their economy during the Great Depression. The festival lives on (even though the vast raspberry crops don't) and this week the 77th annual Raspberry Fest activities begin.
The hunt for the Golden Raspberry is already underway; whoever finds the palm-sized medallion hidden somewhere in Hopkins during the festival wins a $500 cash prize. Activities throughout the week feature royalty coronations and outdoor music performances. The weekend is full from morning until night with even more fun activities. Saturday includes a craft fair, rugby tournament, soap box derby, karaoke contest, and street dance. The Masonic Lodge will also be welcoming visitors during their open house.
Sunday features their Grande Day Parade, pig roast, and other family friendly activities.
Find out more about the 77th Annual Raspberry Fest by visiting their complete schedule of events.


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Thank you, Lord, for the song of birds, for the smell of roses, unexpected, kind words. Thank you, Lord, for a child's smile, for the laughter of friends, time savored in the while. Thank you, Lord, for the little things that mean so much to me, for the new hope of mornings, the softness of night, and the knowing that I'm free. [Message] Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.


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Letters: Leak exposes sad sham of May's Fantasy Island
PUBLISHED: 10:35 06 February 2018 | UPDATED: 10:38 06 February 2018
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Theresa May's response to the devastating BuzzFeed leak of impact assessments is to say that they are irrelevant because the Government will soon sign a wonderful bespoke trade deal with the EU which will lift all boats and dispel all gloom.
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This is impossible because of the red lines she has already set down. The only trade deal now open to Britain is the fifth-rate version similar to those signed with South Korea and Canada. This is made clear by the 'steps' graphic produced by Michel Barnier in December and reproduced by The New European at the time. The fantasy of a trade deal which favours Britain "because they need us more than we need them" belongs in the dustbin with the fantasy of immediate trade talks and the fantasy of no divorce bill and it is sad to see the Prime Minister still peddling it.
Paul Lesley
Is it any wonder that civil servants in David Davis' department should have prepared such a grim assessment of Britain's prospects after Brexit when their boss exudes an air of zero preparation and a couldn't-care-less attitude every time he appears before a parliamentary committee?
Simon Nielsen, Gillingham
First David Davis says there are Brexit impact assessments about different sectors in "excruciating detail", then he says there are no such assessments. Then assessments emerge predicting bad stuff for the chemical, textile, manufacturing, food and motoring sectors.
Much as I am enjoying the impact assessment hokey-cokey, is it not time for Davis to put his whole self out of government if he can't get his story straight?
Bobby Duncan, Leith
Iain Duncan Smith tells us to ignore the leaked Brexit impact analysis because "every single forecast" about the cost of leaving the EU has been "completely wrong". Yet at the end of last year, IDS was boasting that the Office for Budget Responsibility's most recent forecast had "said there is literally zero effect on the economy in this forecast for Brexit".
Which is it to be? Does Iain Duncan Smith believe in expert forecasts or not? Or only when it suits him?
Michelle Courtney, Leeds
I wish I lived near Iain Duncan Smith. What a thrill it must be, on winter days when the weathermen are predicting snow and gales, to see him striding out of the front door in shorts and sandals to emphasise his belief that all expert forecasts are completely meaningless.
Andy Newton, Hove
I am surprised most of the Cabinet did not support Boris Johnson's demand for a further cash injection into the NHS.
Because the continuing squabbling over the complexities of Brexit must be raising the PM's and ministers' blood pressures to such high levels that they themselves may soon require hospital treatment.
Roger Hinds, Coulsdon
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text: Nothing much. That is if you want the short answer. For the long answer, you are invited to give this article a scan, as we take a look at what exactly will Windows 10 November 2019 Update brings to the table. If you have been following along the development of the operating system, you may have noticed some silence on the 19H2 front. Microsoft has moved the majority of the new features to early next year, reserving them for the 20H1 release. What this means is that while there are a number of new additions to November 2019 Update (codenamed 19H2), the focus for this is on optimizations and refinements, as well as under the hood changes. To some, this makes the most lackluster since the Windows 10 November 2015 Update, which was the first major OS update. A case can be made that 19H2 rivals that version in terms of new features that it brings. However, this fall release of Windows 10 still brings along valuable refinements, small as they are, to your PC. Not to mention the stability and performance enhancements that the company will build future versions on. Microsoft stirred things up a bit recently when it made the decision to split the major Windows 10 releases into two distinct flavors — the first one being a fully-fledged update with new features, and the other one being a secondary patch update. Since we already got the first major update for the year as 19H1, this new release is now on the horizon. What separates this release from the previous versions is how Microsoft plans to ship it to users. 19H2 will arrive in the form of a cumulative update that end-users will be able to install on top of their current Windows 10 19H1 installation. This is a significant change for the company and should result in an overall smaller download and faster install process. Speaking of changes, another notable change is that the 19H2 update is only being tested in the Slow Ring of the Windows Insider Program. That is because the Fast Ring of the preview program is paying host to the 20H1 release, which is well in development now. More complete details can be found posted on OUR FORUM.


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I cannot believe I missed posting for the entire month of October. I believe I created a smattering of Facebook posts and Twitter tweets, but they don't end up here. Anyway, I wasn't idle. In October, I finished working on The Slayer's Redemption, written by bestselling author Marliss Melton and edited by yours truly. I created the digital files, and the book went live around October 12. I am currently creating the print files so there will be a paperback version available by Christmas.
This is Book 1 in The Warriors of York series set in the 1100s. Book 2, The Black Knight's Reward, will be out in the spring of 2016, which I will also edit. And I'm rather excited to be co-writing Book 3, The Crusader's Challenge, which will be out by the middle of next year. Working with this talented author has been a blessing and is helping me grow as a writer.
Having cut his baby from the body of his dead wife, Christian de la Croix, known across the land as the Slayer, only adds to the rampant, lurid rumors concerning his violent misdeeds. Now, he desperately needs a wet nurse to keep his son alive, but the people around Helmesly Castle fear him, putting baby Simon's life in peril.
When a stranger who calls herself Clare Crucis volunteers to nurse the newborn, Christian's relief overwhelms him. But it does not last long, for Dame Crucis tells contradictory stories of her past. Is she really an angel of mercy—or the agent of one of his enemies, sent to destroy him?
Clare Crucis is, in fact, Clarisse du Boise, a lady being forced to kill the Slayer in order to keep his enemy, her stepfather, from executing her kinswomen. At her very first encounter with the Slayer, Clarisse questions the terrible rumors that abound about him. Certainly, his reputation for ruthlessness is well founded, but she remarks a sadness in the warrior and a longing to be loved that she had not expected. Still, to save her family, she must carry her plan to completion. But as her heart quails and she delays, the Slayer grows ever more suspicious. Is there a way she can save the lives of her loved ones while seeing righteousness prevail? All she needs is a champion.
(This is a thoroughly revised and expanded version of Danger's Promise, previously released only in print.)
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Optical Drive Speeds
Doing math and converting kB to Mb and so on gives me a headache, and I can't be particularly certain that I'm doing it right. Therefore, these are the speeds in binary bytes, as in, this is what I use in dvd_info and bluray_info when deciding how much memory to allocate or drive speed to run at, as in an char.
You can do the conversion on your own to another format, because I can't be certain of my own work, and also because numerous resources use the wrong naming syntax (kB vs Kb vs kb vs KB, and so on, going up or down from there).
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While writing this, I can't find the exact source, but I do know it was a PDF of the official Blu-ray spec. You can see the public specs here - http://www.blu-raydisc.com/en/Industry/Specifications/PublicSpecs.aspx
Market Availability
My Blu-ray / DVD drive is old (from 2009), and it's an 4x BD-ROM, and 8x DVD-ROM.
The majority of optical drives on the market now (March 2018) are 12x BD-ROM, and 18x DVD-ROM.
To be safe, in my code, I set the default max speed at my drives, and allow users to override the drive speed manually to maximize the read speed per second.


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As you know an important part of my university in conducting internships in companies related to the field of study in which we test our knowledge and develop the skills needed to develop ourselves at a professional level with efficiency and effectiveness.
Therefore, finding myself in the last cycle of my career, I am looking for a company in which to develop my practice in the accounting and finance department, and as you know, develop a graduation project to be supervised and approved by a panel of professionals in my University.
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BY THE MERCED SUN-STAR EDITORIAL BOARD | October 13, 2016
From Los Angeles to San Francisco to Sacramento and back again, public policy officials have been wailing over California's housing shortage and resulting high prices.
Median-priced California homes cost $469,000. More Californians rent than do residents of any other state except New York. Even a parking space in San Francisco costs $500 a month. The law of supply-and-demand insists a building boom is imminent. If the past is a prelude, that boom will echo throughout the Northern San Joaquin Valley.
Consider: a house payment in San Francisco consumes 95 percent of a resident's median income. But in Merced County it's only 40 percent. In Stanislaus County it's 44 and San Joaquin 51. We've always been a magnet for Bay Area families seeking affordable housing; when the next wave arrives, many will have children in tow. And those children will need schools.
Which brings us to Proposition 51.
The bond issue would make $3 billion available in state matching grants for new school construction. More important to communities that have seen declines in student populations, it would provide $3 billion for districts to renovate, update and modernize older schools. There's money for charter schools, community colleges, and technical education programs.
Don't doubt the need is dire. A Modesto City Schools study put the district's capital facilities needs at $1 billion. That's probably vastly overstated, but the need is clear. So is the need for modernization on most campuses.
Too many Valley districts are forced into choosing between making repairs to keep students safe and investing in the updates and innovations that will prepare students for 21st-century jobs. By necessity, those choices veer toward safety and away from a better future.
If Proposition 51 passes, 24 school districts in Stanislaus, south San Joaquin, and Tuolumne counties will be eligible to benefit. In Merced and Mariposa counties, another eight districts will be eligible. Combined, it could mean $149 million in new facilities for the Northern San Joaquin Valley.
In Stanislaus County, there are six school bond measures on the ballot this November; all will make a good case for matching funds if Proposition 51 passes.
Gov. Jerry Brown and others say this bond adds too much to the state's debt; that enrollments are declining. Others say bonds are not the best way to fund school construction and renovation. But such bonds are precisely how we've funded school buildings for the past 100 years. And the last initiative to fund matching grants for school construction has expired; there's no bond money left – even though interest rates are at historic lows, making such construction more affordable.
We've been begging our legislature to fix our roads, fund water storage and help us clean up our region's dirty air. But little happens. Asked to address this problem, the legislature punted. Perhaps that's why Californians so frequently turn to the ballot box to fix problems that matter.
Both the California Democratic and Republican parties endorse Proposition 51 along with the California Chamber of Commerce, California Labor Federation, and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom.
We can never be certain our legislature will ever get around to helping us prepare for the students we are certain will be arriving. Vote yes on Proposition 51; California's 6.2 million students are depending on it.
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The BBC is in talks to give "Dracula" the "Sherlock" magic touch with a new adaptation of the classic vampire story, a source close to the network told TheWrap.
Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, who both created and worked on "Sherlock," will be writing the series, along with Sue Vertue's Hartswood Films, which will produce.
Gatiss and Moffat both wrote the scripts for the "Sherlock" series, which starred Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Holmes and Watson. The show was placed in modern times, with the duo solving crimes inspired by the classic tales written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Gatiss is also an actor and played Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's brother, on the series. He also serves as an executive producer.
Moffat, on the other hand, has been the "Doctor Who" showrunner since 2009, when he took over from Russell T Davies. He's been responsible for the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors (Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi respectively). He recently stepped down, making way for Chris Chibnall, who created "Broadchurch," to take over.
Gatiss and Moffat worked together on "Doctor Who," with Gatiss writing a number of episodes during the Moffat era.
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It's not yet clear whether the "Dracula" series will follow the BBC's recent trend of adapting classic literature into the modern day, such as with "Sherlock" and 2007's "Jekyll," which was also written by Moffat.
The "Dracula" story by Bram Stoker is easily adaptable and has been countless times. The basic narrative follows a vampire that moves to London to feed on new blood, and torments a family in the process.


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NEW YORK – Behind the Scenes announces that its recent "Survey to Assist in the Development of a Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative in the Entertainment Industry" received an incredible response from the industry with over 3,300 people completing the survey.
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We are humbled by the amazing number of people who shared their stories with us about personal challenges and struggles or those of friends and family.
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Dietary preferences influence basal human metabolism and gut microbiome activity that in turn may have long-term health consequences. The present study reports the metabolic responses of free living subjects to a daily consumption of 40 g of dark chocolate for up to 14 days. A clinical trial was performed on a population of 30 human subjects, who were classified in low and high anxiety traits using validated psychological questionnaires. Biological fluids (urine and blood plasma) were collected during 3 test days at the beginning, midtime and at the end of a 2 week study. NMR and MS-based metabonomics were employed to study global changes in metabolism due to the chocolate consumption. Human subjects with higher anxiety trait showed a distinct metabolic profile indicative of a different energy homeostasis (lactate, citrate, succinate, trans-aconitate, urea, proline), hormonal metabolism (adrenaline, DOPA, 3-methoxy-tyrosine) and gut microbial activity (methylamines, p-cresol sulfate, hippurate). Dark chocolate reduced the urinary excretion of the stress hormone cortisol and catecholamines and partially normalized stress-related differences in energy metabolism (glycine, citrate, trans-aconitate, proline, β-alanine) and gut microbial activities (hippurate and p-cresol sulfate). The study provides strong evidence that a daily consumption of 40 g of dark chocolate during a period of 2 weeks is sufficient to modify the metabolism of free living and healthy human subjects, as per variation of both host and gut microbial metabolism.
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Volume 1 ——— September 2019
How AI is changing the game of contract management.
Written by our two founding employees, Riley and Memme wrote this white paper based on original research they conducted out of Harvard Law School.
The white paper talks about advancements in AI, how it helps organize contracts in a single source of truth, and how AI can automatically pull out key information in contracts like expiration dates, key clauses, and understand parties in contracts. The findings discussed in this paper is based on thousands of calls with chief legal officers, procurement leaders, supply chain managers, finance professionals, and enterprise IT professionals.


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By David J. Powell, author of The Trader's Guide to the Euro Area
A deceleration of inflation is likely to eventually force the European Central Bank to ease monetary conditions again and maintain loose policy for the foreseeable future.
Inflation in the euro area is trending downward. The headline HICP reading fell to 0.7 percent year over year in October from 1.1 percent in September. It has declined from a recent peak of 3 percent in November 2011.
The latest inflation data revealed the Governing Council is significantly undershooting its target. The ECB "aims to maintain inflation rates below, but close to, 2 percent over the medium term."
Inflation has also been weaker than forecast by the staff economists. They projected in September an HICP inflation reading of 1.5 percent for 2013 and 1.3 percent for 2014.
Updated forecasts will be published in December. Estimates for GDP and inflation produced jointly by "experts from the ECB and from the euro area national central banks" are released biannually in June and in December. The ECB staff "complements" those projections with updates in March and in September.
The core reading paints an equally grim picture. It declined to 0.8 percent year over year in October from 1 percent in September. It peaked most recently in July 2012 at 1.7 percent. The core figure measures inflation inertia.
Lending data give reason for concern as well. Loans to non-financial corporations, adjusted for sales and securitization, fell 2.7 percent year over year in September versus minus 2.9 percent in August. The equivalent figure for households stood at 0.3 percent year over year, unchanged from the previous month.
That has caused the ECB to veer from the aims of the second pillar of its monetary-policy strategy as well. The three-month average of M3 money supply growth fell to 2.2 percent year over year in September from 2.3 percent in August. Those figures compare with the central bank's "reference rate" of 4.5 percent.
Slack in the economy is likely to continue weighing on inflation. The unemployment rate remained at a record high of 12.2 percent in September. The OECD estimates the non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment for the region to be 9.8 percent.
The recovery appears too weak to counter that problem. The level of GDP is still about 3 percent below its pre-crisis peak.
The euro-area economy emerged from recession during the second quarter of this year. It grew 0.3 percent quarter over quarter. The increase in total output followed six consecutive quarters of contraction. The year-over-year figure stood at minus 0.6 percent
A Taylor Rule model suggests easing is required to nurture the recovery. The monetary policy tool, based on coefficients estimated by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, suggests the one-week refinancing rate should be reduced to minus 0.25 percent. That compares with the present level of 0.25 percent. The signal is the result of low core inflation and high unemployment.
The hawks on the Governing Council have latched on to signs of recovery to oppose additional easing. The two best coincident indicators of GDP growth – the PMI surveys and industrial production – have provided them with some support.
The composite PMI survey suggests the expansion continued during the third quarter. The headline reading stood above 50 during July, August and September. It also remained above that threshold during the first month of the fourth quarter. The PMI surveys are the timeliest indicators of the present state of the economy and among the first monthly economic indicators released.
Industrial production data paints a similar picture. The index rose 1 percent month over month in September, though the year-over-rate registered minus 2.1 percent.
Industrial production provides a good indicator of overall GDP. A regression of industrial production growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis on GDP in the same form suggests that it explains 64 percent of the variation in overall output using data from the first quarter of 1995 to the second quarter of 2013.
The German Ifo survey – a leading indicator – also provides reason for optimism. The expectations component rose to 103.6 in October from a recent trough of 93.3 in September 2012.
The Ifo survey has been a good indicator of the euro-area economy as a whole, though the survey is only based on feedback from companies in Germany, the continent's largest economy. The quarterly average of the expectations component of the survey tends to lead the year-over-year rate-of-change of euro-area GDP by three to six months. When the publishing lag is included, the lead is about four to seven months.
The German ZEW survey is sending a similar signal. The expectations component rose to 52.8 in October – the highest level since April 2010 – from a recent trough of minus 55.2 in November 2011.
The survey has also been a good indicator of the euro-area economy as a whole, though it is only based on feedback, with a few exceptions, from financial analysts in Germany. The quarterly average of the expectations component of the ZEW survey is most highly correlated with year-over-year euro-area GDP growth with a lead of three quarters.
Real M1 money supply growth is also signaling a recovery. The latest year-over-year figure – for the month of September – stood at 5.5 percent. That compares with a recent trough of minus 1.4 percent in June 2011. Real M1 money supply growth is the indicator of economic growth that provides the longest lead. It leads GDP growth by about four quarters.
The system of "consensus" building used by the Governing Council has allowed dissenters to squash the will of the majority. For example, most of the body's members wanted to reduce the main policy rate of the ECB in December 2012 and the move was reportedly blocked by President Mario Draghi and Executive Board members Benoit Coeure and Joerg Asmussen as well as Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann.
The system still appears to allow the president to impose his will on the Governing Council by only selectively proposing a vote on matters of monetary policy. For example, in August 2012, Draghi appeared to suggest that he would overcome the opposition of Weidmann to the purchase of government bonds by having the latter outvoted.
Draghi appears to have repeated that act at the meeting in November. He will probably find himself in a similar position in the months – and possibly even years – to come.
About the Author:
David J. Powell is the author of The Trader's Guide to the Euro Area: Economic Indicators, the ECB and the Euro Crisis. He is an economist at Bloomberg LP in London where he focuses on euro-area economics and currencies. Previously, he worked at Bank of America – Merrill Lynch as a currency strategist. He holds a master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he wrote his dissertation on the creation of monetary union in Europe, and a bachelor's degree from New York University.
The Trader's Guide to the Euro Area: Economic Indicators, the ECB and the Euro Crisis is published by Bloomberg, an imprint of Wiley, priced £29.99.


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