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- The psychology of being passionate about something is complicated.
- A new paper distinguishes between college students who think their interests are innate and those who think their interests can be cultivated. The first group of students was more inclined to be interested in topics outside their field of study.
- The paper authors, as well as other experts, say it's dangerous to believe that passion is something you simply find because you may be unwilling to do the hard work necessary to develop it.
As a sophomore in college, I took an introductory chemistry class. To this day, I'm not entirely sure why.
I remember that semester as being spent mostly in the library with the teaching assistant, watching her draw the same image on a chalkboard dozens of times until I "got it" (i.e. understood just enough that I wouldn't fail the exam).
I suspect that I'd enrolled in the course because I thought that chemistry was "cool" – that learning more about atoms and molecules and… other chemical stuff would afford me a new understanding of the way the world worked.
Needless to say, my experience in the class disabused me of that optimism. I was clearly not a "science person," and I threw myself into my literature and psychology coursework with renewed vigour.
But what does it mean exactly to be a "science person" – and what happens when we decide that we are (or aren't) one? A new paper, forthcoming in the journal Psychological Science, yields some preliminary answers.
If you think interests are innate, you may be less intrigued by new topics than if you think interests are developed
The paper, which was highlighted recently in The Atlantic, describes a series of studies in which researchers at Yale-NUS College and Stanford University test the implications of having a "fixed" theory or a "growth" theory when it comes to academic interests.
These terms come from psychologist Carol Dweck, who was one of the authors on the study.
Dweck's years of research suggest that a growth mindset – believing that you can get smarter or better at something – is generally preferable over a fixed mindset – believing that intelligence and ability are innate. (It's worth noting that there's recently been some controversy over whether Dweck's past research is replicable.)
In the context of interests, a fixed theory means you believe core interests are innate, and you discover them; a growth theory means that you develop interests over the course of your lifetime.
In one study described in the paper, college students indicated whether they were interested more in technology, maths, engineering, and hard sciences or in the arts and humanities. Then they indicated how much they agreed with statements such as, "You can be exposed to new things, but your core interests won't really change."
Finally, the students read articles that did and not correspond to their field of interest (i.e. the students interested in techy subjects read an article about the arts and humanities and then an article about techy subjects, and the students interested in the arts and humanities did the same).
The researchers wanted to know how interested the students were in the articles.
Results showed that students who displayed a stronger fixed theory (meaning they agreed more strongly with the statements) showed less interest in the article if it didn't match their field of interest. A follow-up study suggests that having a strong fixed theory actually causes students to be less interested in topics outside their field.
Further studies looked at how fixed theories might influence students' willingness to pursue an area that they were interested in.
The researchers had students watch a short video about black holes that was geared toward a general audience. Then the students read a journal article about black holes, intended for a scientific audience.
Results showed that most students were "fascinated" by the topic of black holes after watching the video, but less interested after reading the article – especially if they displayed a fixed theory of interest.
Believing that interests are innate isn't always a bad thing – especially because time is a limited commodity
The authors are careful to note that a fixed theory of interest, in and of itself, isn't a bad thing. I couldn't help but think of psychologist Anders Ericsson's research on the development of expertise: Ericsson suggests that focusing so intently on one skill means you necessarily sacrifice the ability to work on others.
But a fixed theory could be detrimental, the authors say, when it leads you to close yourself off to new interests, or to give up when the area that interests you proves too difficult.
"If passions are things found fully formed, and your job is to look around the world for your passion – it's a crazy thought," study co-author Greg Walton told The Atlantic. "It doesn't reflect the way I or my students experience school, where you go to a class and have a lecture or a conversation, and you think,That's interesting. It's through a process of investment and development that you develop an abiding passion in a field."
Walton's argument jibes with insights from Angela Duckworth, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and the author of "Grit." As Duckworth previously told Business Insider, "passions begin with interest and interests are not merely discovered" – as is popularly believed – "they're also actively developed and deepened."
Since reading through the Psychological Science paper, I've been thinking about my college self. Was I too quick to dismiss chemistry – and science in general – as a field outside my interest and ability? Maybe, but maybe not.
After all, there's a limit to how many courses you can realistically take as an undergrad, and I probably would have been sorry to miss out on all the literature and psychology classes I was drawn to.
Which is why, unfortunately, there isn't a neat solution to this problem. Perhaps the best thing to do is simply know that there's no career or area of study that's off-limits to you. You can try anything, within reason. And the worst-case scenario? You cut your losses and move onto something else.
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The Republican Party site a BellaOnline.com is active again. I am Linda Sue Grimes, and I just took over the Republican Party site as Editor. I have placed the following four articles on the site:
Republican Party Philosophy
A basic tenet of Republican philosophy is that the strength of a nation depends on the strength of each individual. This article gives the basic philosophical stance of the Republican Party as it exists today.
A President's Journey to the White House
President George W. Bush has stated that when he stands before God's judgment, he wants the Creator to be able to say to him, "Son, you did a good job." Mr. Bush understands that doing what is correct and moral is the only way to find favor in God's sight.
Freedom vs. Fear – Sharansky's The Case for Democracy
Natan Sharansky´s book "The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror" explains with amazing clarity the differences between "fear societies," totalitarian states such as the former USSR, and "free societies," democratic states such as the US.
Rudy Giuliani and the Party of Freedom
Giuliani wants to emphasize a basic tenet of the Republican Party, that of freedom. He wants to call the Republican Party the "Party of Freedom," a campaign slogan for 2008.
I look forward to reporting my findings as the campaign season heats up.
Do you have a question, comment, or just like to express a thought? You are welcome to post on the Republican Party Forum. Sharing thoughts and opinions can be entertaining as well as educational. Hope to see you at the Forum.
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For the first time ever, FS1's SKIP AND SHANNON: UNDISPUTED beat ESPN2's "SportsCenter" by 1% on viewership (122,000 vs. 121,000), from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 5, according to Nielsen Media Research.
In the same window, UNDISPUTED notched 76,000 viewers in the coveted Adult 18-49 demographic, +58% better than "SportsCenter" (48,000), ESPN's flagship news and highlights program that debuted September 1979.
Just a few days earlier, on Monday, Jan. 2, UNDISPUTED posted its best live numbers to-date with 196,000 viewers, a +717% increase over FS1's 9:30 AM-12:00 PM ET timeslot last January (24,000).
One year ago, ESPN2's audience was 23 times the size of FS1's from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM ET. Within just four months of its September 2016 premiere, UNDISPUTED has closed the gap, expanding on the lead FS1 established over ESPN2 in prime and live events in 2016.
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1. External obstacles can stand in the way of success.
2. Internal obstacles can sabotage success.
In this short post, we'll give you the formula for handling both of them.
The first are real-world, external obstacles. External obstacles do not originate from within. They are simply facts. For example, let's say that you need $25,000 to start your own business. You do not have $25,000. This is a real world obstacle – a fact that stands in the way of moving forward.
Then there are internal obstacles, which usually involve emotions. Fear, anger, self-loathing, impatience and various insecurities and inner conflicts can sabotage your efforts to move ahead, whether or not you have external obstacles.
Get a notepad, it's time to answer some questions that will create a new direction for you.
1. Write down your goal.
2. Ask yourself, "What stops me from achieving this goal? (Outcome Specification questions, NLP Practitioner, Module 9)
Tip: List the external obstacles first. Then list the internal obstacles.
External obstacles:
Internal obstacles:
3. Create a plan for overcoming the external obstacles, while resolving the internal obstacles.
Hint: The vast majority of external obstacles are merely internal obstacles in disguise. For example:
Goal: To start my own business.
What stops me:
External: I don't have the $25,000 investment.
Internal: I am afraid of failure, so am not 100% committed.
Here's the point: To get the $25,000, I really need to be committed. There may be a loan I could get. There may be an investor I know. I may need to save money for a while. Etc…
Yet, without 100% commitment, I really have no business getting the 25K, right? And I certainly won't find a creative way to go about it.
There is almost ALWAYS a way over, under or around external obstacles!
Yet, if you do not have your internal game aligned, the external obstacles won't budge. In fact, if you are not aligned for success on the inside, then be grateful for the external obstacles. They may be saving you from a more costly self-sabotage scenario.
And you need inner resources to do it. Without the right inner resources:
• You may lack the creativity to find solutions.
• You may lack the drive to get things done.
• You may lack the patience to get there.
• You may fear success or failure.
• You may talk yourself out of every good decision.
To recap:
1. Set your goal.
2. Identify your external and internal obstacles.
3. Address those obstacles – realizing that the internal obstacles are almost always more important.
The framework here is an example of NLP in action. Setting up scenarios for clear and effective problem-solving is so important! This is where NLP shines like no other modality.
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When I was a geeky ten-year-old in the mid-90s, I tried out a virtual reality headset in a toy store, and all my dreams were crushed. It was the Tiger R-Zone, with a clear visor that fit over one eye, showing faint red lines of two-dimensional characters. This was nothing like the Star Trek holodeck! This was nothing like Tron or Johnny Mnemonic! I tossed the headset back on the shelf in disgust and went back to real reality.
Granted, there were other, better, VR headsets in the 90s, but I missed out on those. I would occasionally see other kids in the movie theater arcade, spinning in a Virtuality ring with headset on and plastic gun darting, but my parents—who were sure even a basic Nintendo would rot my brain—always ushered me past it.
We never missed an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, though. Maybe they were just holding out for the holodeck, wouldn't settle for anything less.
I had a similar experience in 2013 when I tried Google Glass. I wasn't a beta user; there was one on display at the University of Colorado when I was a graduate student there. Google Glass is "Augmented Reality" rather than Virtual Reality, placing an additional layer of information on top of the real world—a map to show where you are, the prices of products in a store, a camera that will snap pictures with a tap or a word, etc. But again, science fiction had primed me to expect this to be much cooler than it was. Google Glass had the same functions as a smart phone, with a smaller, harder-to-see screen that looked like it was floating two feet in front of my right eye. It would fade halfway out if I tilted my head the wrong way. The best feature seemed to be the automatic language translation, which I later learned I could also access on a phone or tablet.
At San Diego Comic Con last summer, I learned about some of the recent developments in virtual reality. Google Glass had all but disappeared, but they were pushing Google Cardboard, a combo headset and smartphone app that creates a virtual reality experience. I tried out the new version of ViewMaster, no longer a click-through of static photos, but an interactive graphic adventure. I learned about "virtual travel experiences": booths at certain Marriott hotels that are heated and humidified to feel like a beach, with a headset that creates the images and sounds of the beach. A place in Utah called The Void lets you wander through a whole building with a headset that creates a 3-D game experience.
Virtual reality may never be more than another gaming medium for the general public, but it has practical uses as well. A NASA scientist at the SDCC panel I went to talked about how virtual reality simulations help astronauts prepare for missions. A social scientist showed video from a VR experiment recreating an incident of police brutality, in which participants were tasked with taking a cell phone video of the simulated attack. The graphics of this simulation were crude, but the people in the experiment reacted to the experience with more emotion than watching similar violence on a screen, because of the interactive and immersive nature of virtual reality.
Throughout my childhood and teen years I was constantly wishing to be in some other world. I didn't find that escape in games or virtual reality, but I did find it in books. It's hard for me to imagine a virtual reality experience that will be able to rival my own imagination, and the truly immersive experience of a really good story.
Still, I'm holding out for the holodeck.


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Time Inc. Records >
In November 2015, Time Inc. donated its expansive and historically significant archive to the New-York Historical Society's Patricia D. Klingenstein Library. Comprising more than 7,500 linear feet of an estimated seven million documents and artifacts, the Time Inc. collection provides a detailed perspective of 20th-century history and Time Inc.'s media empire, offering an extraordinary level of documentation and information for researchers.
Using the Collection
A team of archivists is currently organizing and re-housing the entire collection for use by researchers. The finding aids created to date may be accessed via the list of archival finding aids below. Additional finding aids will be posted as they become available. See the Library's collection request system for instructions on how to request material using a finding aid.
Researchers may also use the full-text searchable database for archival collections as well as the library's online catalog to identify portions of the collection relevant to their research.
With a few exceptions, the Time Inc. Records are stored offsite. Requests made for offsite material will be confirmed by public service staff via email. Please allow up to five business days for material to be delivered, after which it can be kept on hold for up to four weeks.
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Time Inc. Records – Finding Aids Now Available
Overview of the Time Inc. Records (MS 3009)
Henry Luce Papers, 1894-2004, bulk 1932-1967 (MS 3014)
Time Inc. Subject Files (MS 3009-RG 1)
Time Inc. Bio Files (MS 3009-RG 2)
Time Inc. Reference Files (MS 3009-RG 3)
Time Inc. Index Cards (MS 3009-RG 4)
Time Inc. Corporate Administration Records (MS 3009-RG 5)
Time Inc. Corporate Editorial Records (MS 3009-RG 6)
Time Inc. Time Editorial Records (MS 3009-RG 7)
Time Inc. Fortune Editorial Records (MS 3009-RG 8)
Time Inc. Life Editorial Records (MS 3009-RG 9)
Time Inc. People Editorial Records (MS 3009-RG 10)
Time Inc. Money Editorial Records: Managing Editor Marshall Loeb Files (MS 3009-RG 11)
Time Inc. Architectural Forum and House & Home Records: Edgar P. Smith Files (MS 3009-RG 12)
Time Inc. Time Research Center Files (MS 3009-RG 13)
Time Inc. Time-Life News Service Records (MS 3009-RG 14)
Time Inc. The March of Time Audiovisual Collection (MS 3009-RG 15)
Time Inc. New Building Department Records (MS 3009-RG 16)
Time Inc. Administration, Human Resources and Personnel Records (MS 3009-RG 17)
Time Inc. Staff Organizations (MS 3009-RG 18)
Time Inc. Corporate Public Affairs Department Records (MS 3009-RG 19)
Time Inc. News Clippings (MS 3009-RG 20)
Time Inc. Advertising Promotion and Circulation Promotion Files (MS 3009-RG 21)
Time Inc. Printing Developments, Inc. Ledgers (MS 3009-RG 22)
Time Inc. Real Estate Division Records (MS 3009-RG 23)
Time Inc. Time Publishing and Business Records (MS 3009-RG 24)
Time Inc. Fortune Publishing and Business Records (MS 3009-RG 25)
Time Inc. Life Publishing and Business Records (MS 3009-RG 26)
Time Inc. People Publishing and Business Records (MS 3009-RG 27)
Time Inc. Books Group Records (MS 3009-RG 28)
Time Inc. Invitational Records (MS 3009-RG 29)
Time Inc. Annual Reports (MS 3009-RG 31)
Time Inc. Time Covers (MS 3009-RG 32)
Time Inc. Oral History Project Records (MS 3009-RG 33)
Time Inc. Time Annotated Bound Issues (MS 3009-RG 38)
Time Inc. Annex Files (MS 3009-RG 39)
Time Inc. Magazine Development Group Records (MS 3009-RG 40)
Time Inc. Video Group Records (MS 3009-RG 41)
Time Inc. Harry Harding Files on Corporate Identity (MS 3009-RG 42)
Time Inc. Discover Publishing and Business Records: Publisher Bruce Barnet Files (MS 3009-RG 43)
Time Inc. Time Canada Ltd. Records (MS 3009-RG 44)
Time Inc. New Media Records: Editor Daniel Okrent Files (MS 3009-RG 45)
Time Inc. Publicity Files (MS 3009-RG 46)
Time Inc. Editorial Services Records (MS 3009-RG 47)
Time Inc. TV-Cable Week Publishing and Business Records (MS 3009-RG 49)
Time Inc. Records – Forthcoming Finding Aids
Archivists continue to arrange and describe the Time Inc. records. Below are record groups for which processing is expected to be completed by June 2021. Please note that records are not available for research until processing has been completed and a finding aid is published.
Upcoming in 2020
Record Group 37. Sports Illustrated Publishing and Business Records
This is a collection created by the Time Inc. Archives. It seems to be an extension of the types of records found in RG 1. Subject Files and RG 3. Reference Files, but either sent to archives after the creation of the Subject Files or considered too bulky or too infrequently referenced to be kept in the Archives Library along with those collections.
Upcoming in 2021
Record Group 5. Corporate Administration Records
Record Group 48. Realia
Realia is a collection of three-dimensional objects found within the archive and includes branded items from the magazines.


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What You Can Trust If Not the Firewall?
For a long time, we have been comfortable believing that our firewall/IPS is protecting us from outside attackers. Now we know that it is not always the case. With the release of the NSA and the CIA's hacking tools we have found that many popular firewall/IPS manufacturers' devices had long standing vulnerabilities that were actively being exploited.


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Though the sky was slightly overcast the day we visited the small village of Manarola, the colorful buildings were vibrant as ever!
Following Corniglia, Manarola is Cinque Terre's 2nd smallest village, yet it still packs all of the charm and charisma found in the 4 other villages.
We would argue that it's probably one of the most photographed villages in all of Cinque Terre… though you have to scroll to the end of this post to see the iconic postcard image we're referring to!
Until then, take note of the colorful buildings, shutters, and balconies that line the main alley leading down to the waters' edge.
We visited in October when it felt as if the summer air was still lingering, and the crowds were minimal.
Boats line the alley near a fair selection of cafes, restaurants, gelaterias, and shops.
And remember that iconic image we spoke of earlier…
THIS is Manarola!
Even though the sun decided to hide behind the clouds this day, we were grateful for the opportunity to visit such a classic and remarkable Italian village.
There's a great little hilltop park you can walk to, which provides stunning views and allows visitors to capture postcard-perfect pictures such as these! Just follow the path from the little harbor.
Not much else needs to be said about Manarola other than you should definitely put it on your list of places to visit, along with the other 4 villages that make up the Cinque Terre region in Italy!
Two villages to the north, Vernazza is another quintessential village, offering even more postcard worthy images. It's a definite favorite among visitors to Cinque Terre. Of course, we recommend you visit on your own to form your own opinion.
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Took two tours with Tour Guys while we were in Vancouver in late September: Gastown with Marla and Chinatown with Alex. They were both very informative, personable and gave great tours. I would recommend doing these tours toward the beginning of your visit so you have time to come back and explore places that interest you. Oh, and ask the guides for recommendations if you're looking to find places to eat or things to do, because these guys/gals really know their stuff.
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Join Tour Guys on a free walking tour in Hamilton! Once just an industrial steel town, Hamilton has been revitalized in recent years to include many cultural perks! It's now a lively city that features art studios, hip bars, a variety of eateries, and unique shops. Take in views of the stunning harbour, discover Hamilton's hidden quirks, and learn how this city evolved from a forgotten industrial wasteland to the charming metropolis it is today!
Waterfront Revitalization
Gangster history and rum-running to the USA
HMCS Haida Destroyer Class warship
Learn about Canada's Steel Industry
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Hear Hamilton waterfront history from a local expert
Tour Details
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Bookings are highly recommended, as we assign the number of guides according to the number of people booked. To avoid large groups with just one guide please complete your booking below.
90 minutes
Free! We only ask that you tip your guide at the end if you enjoyed the tour.
Comparable tours will cost you $20-$30 per person plus gratuity. Our tours are free but our guides work for tips only. A tip is the best way to say "thank you" for a great tour.
Meeting point:
Outside the front door of Williams Fresh Cafe, 47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4
There is ample public parking near the cafe, and this tour finishes close to the starting point.
End point:
HMCS Haida National Historic Site, Pier 9, Hamilton
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Weather contingency:
Our tours run rain or shine!
Participation requirements:
We ask that everyone make a reservation with us in advance so we can contact you in the event of any changes to our schedule and to guarantee that a guide will be available to lead the tour. In the event that we have no bookings for that date, we will not be sending a guide out to lead the tour.
Please note that part of the tour is a downhill walk on an unpaved pathway, but there is a nearby paved ramp that can be used by guests using mobility devices or parents accompanying children in strollers.
Starting at Williams Fresh Cafe at the water's edge – this walking tour of Hamilton's waterfront will give you an overview of the city's relationship with Lake Ontario and how the harbour became one of the busiest ports in the country. During the 20th century as Hamilton's harbour became industrialized, the environmental destruction and pollution levels rendered it both unsafe and unpleasant, giving Hamilton a reputation for being an unsafe and unpleasant place to visit. However, things have changed and the people of Hamilton have begun to reclaim the waterfront, and revitalization efforts have created new park spaces, new amenities, and new attractions to draw people back to the water's edge. Even local residents are surprised at how much things have changed!
Together with your local expert tour guide, you'll take a walk through a neighbourhood once populated by dock workers and steel mill labourers and see how their modest little cottages are being transformed or replaced by new homes and follow a rough path residents fought the city to keep that leads down to the water.
Along the waterfront trail that winds past marinas and yacht clubs you'll hear about Hamilton's role in the Prohibition era smuggling of alcohol to the United States and learn the fate of local gangsters who made money and spilled blood in an effort to keep the booze flowing. Once in view of the giant steel mills, your guide will explain the more recent efforts to repair the damage done to the environment by shipping and waterfront industries.
The tour will conclude at the HMCS Haida, Canada's most famous (and "fightingest") warship. Over two decades of service, the HMCS Haida was engaged in several battles over the course of the Second World War (including D-Day), the Korean conflict, and the Cold War, and sunk more "enemy tonnage" than any other Canadian warship. Although decommissioned in 1963, it has been granted the honour of ceremonial flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy. After your tour with us we encourage you to take a self-guided tour of the ship for less than $4 for adults, youth and children are free. The last admission will take place at 4:15 PM and the site closes at 4:45 PM. Exact admission rates and more info can be found here.
The story of Hamilton's waterfront is not uncommon, as cities in North America are de-industrializing and working to repair and reclaim their shores, transforming them into places of recreation and enjoyment for everyone. Hamilton is earning a new reputation as "Canada's Brooklyn" with an abundance of new businesses, art galleries, restaurants, and craft breweries replacing the grit and grime of industry. After your tour, your guide would be more than happy to help you explore Hamilton further! Our afternoon tour of downtown Hamilton can be done after this tour, even if you visit the HMCS Haida. You should even have time to grab a quick lunch and make your way to the tour start by car, taxi, Uber, or seasonal route 99 Waterfront free shuttle bus from the waterfront to Gore Park, just a couple of blocks from where our downtown tour begins.
Good to Know
The tour is entirely outdoors so please dress for the weather
You can visit and tour the HMCS Haida warship after the tour for a small fee (recommended)
We do not charge anything for this tour and our guides are not paid for it, so please tip your guide if you enjoyed the experience!
The tour starts at William's Fresh Cafe, a great spot to have a drink or a snack prior to your tour
Took two tours with Tour Guys while we were in Vancouver in late September: Gastown with Marla and Chinatown with Alex. They were both very informative, personable and gave great tours. I would recommend doing these tours toward the beginning of your visit so you have time to come back and explore places that interest you. Oh, and ask the guides for recommendations if you're looking to find places to eat or things to do, because these guys/gals really know their stuff.
Highly recommend giving Tour Guys a try. Our only regret is not hooking up with them earlier in our trip so we could have done other tours as well.
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It was fascinating to hear all the interesting stories behind buildings and places. We had a lot of fun discovering this hidden stories with our funny Tour guides! Good Job!
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It was a hard rainy day, but just an amazing experience. I learned new things, and I enter some nice building from the Art Gallery until Waterfront. I loved it! Historical, political, societal information where provided. Our guide was professional and funny.
I joined three walking tours during my visit in Vancouver, one to Downtown with Marla, one to Gastown with Emma and finally to Chinatown with Ali. The tours are a perfect start in the morning and provide helpful background information on past and present developments in the city of Vancouver. All tour guides are very nice and competent. Highly recommended!
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Awesome way to spend the morning! We took the Gastown tour with Emma and the following day the Chinatown tour with Ali. Both were totally fantastic! So fun to hear about the history of this city from "vancouverites" and their spin on the complex history and events that shaped this town. Wonderful folks, learned a lot and saw parts of the city we would never have found on our own! highly recommend!
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This is a very good way to get acquainted with a city. Brian in downtown and Gastown, and Erik in Chinatown, did their jobs very well. They introduce little known tidbits of history and lore that make the city more familiar. Thanks to the Tour Guys I feel that I know Vancouver much better.
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Look Beyond The Horizon, p. 125
My workshop stands on a hill back of our home. Looking over the valley, I see the village community house where our local group meets. Beyond the circle of my horizon lies the whole world of A.A.
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The unity of A.A. is the most cherished quality our Society has. Our lives, the lives of all to come, depend squarely upon it. Without unity, the heart of A.A. would cease to beat; our world arteries would no longer carry the life-giving grace of God.
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Moroto. Authorities in South Sudan have cautioned their nationals in refugee camps in Uganda not to get involved in criminal acts while in the host country and asked them to live as brothers and sisters from one country.
While speaking during the official opening of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) in Moroto District on Thursday, Ms Josephine Napwon Cosmos, the South Sudan minister for Environment and Forestry, said there was no country in Africa that can be compared with Uganda in terms of hospitality and friendship.
"They should not bring their ethnicity annoyances from South Sudan to Uganda but we want them to live as brothers and sisters," she said.
According to UNHCR estimates, Uganda is currently hosting more than 1.3 million refugees, with majority from South Sudan, who fled their country after war erupted in December 2013, in the youngest nation in Africa.
Ms Napwon also hailed the Uganda government and her citizens for accommodating a huge number of South Sudanese citizens.
"When the civil war broke out in our South Sudan, the only nearest country for our people to run to was Uganda and you can see that almost a half of Sudanese citizens are in Uganda and very safe which is a pleasure to us," she said.
The war broke out after South Sudan President Salva Kiir accused his former First Deputy, Dr Riek Machar, of plotting a coup against him.
However, Ms Napwon said there are promising events that show peace will return to South Sudan any time and appealed to the Uganda government and her citizens to continue living in harmony with the South Sudanese refugees.
"God will bless Uganda abundantly because we believe that giving service to a man, is giving service to God, so what Uganda is doing right now is not giving service to a man but it is giving service to God and Uganda will be blessed for that," she said.
She noted that Uganda has enrolled hundreds of South Sudan children to study under her free primary education, adding that others are already in universities, which she said is a rare opportunity elsewhere.
The State minister for Disaster Preparedness, Mr Musa Ecweru, assured Igad officials that Uganda was committed to supporting refugees but warned that the country would not tolerate people who come masquerading as refugees to spy on Uganda.
The event that was organised by the Office of the Prime Minister was attended by officials from Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Uganda.
Call. South Sudan has been mired in civil war since December 2013 during which aid workers and peacekeepers have frequently been targeted. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and millions more uprooted or pushed to the brink of starvation in a conflict characterised by mass rape and the killing of civilians.
Agreement. South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar on Wednesday last week inked an agreement to end the war. '
The areas agreed upon include a permanent ceasefire, cantonments for all forces and the deployment of forces by Igad and the African Union to safeguard the ceasefire. President Kiir and Dr Machar further agreed to have three capital cities; namely Juba, Wau and Malakal on temporary basis to host the three proposed vice-presidents.
Key terms. According to the signed Framework Agreement, seen by the media, the two rivals agreed to allow the Khartoum government to secure the oil fields in South Sudan in coordination with the Juba administration, and to rehabilitate the wells to restore the previous levels of production.


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Flanagan calls for more CCTV
LAOIS/Offaly TD, Charlie Flanagan has called for more CCTV systems to be installed in the region in an attempt to tackle the high level of burglaries.
The Fine Gael TD is asking the garda commissioner to support local communities who wish to install and operate CCTV in their towns and villages. Deputy Flanagan raised the issue in the Dail recently following on from the recent publication of figures by the Central Statistics Office.
"There is a certain fear factor evident in many rural communities as a result of the increase in burglaries," said Deputy Flanagan.
"In my own constituency in Laois/Offaly, there was a 32% increase in recorded break ins last year. I acknowledge the fact that gardai are working with less resources as a result of the financial situation."
The deputy said the Minister for Justice is attempting to address garda numbers by making the most of new technologies and communications systems. There is also an increased focus on ensuring that gardaí spend less time on administration work and more time out on the beat. Local communities have responded in a positive manner with the formation of Community Alert and Neighbourhood Watch Groups.
"The garda commissioner and local authorities have an opportunity to interact with communities by facilitating the roll out of these systems," he said. "The Garda Siochana Act 2005 already provides for this. A code of practice has also been published by the Department of Justice which assists operators of the CCTV scheme to act in accordance with the law. This code should also maintain public trust and confidence in this system.
"Now more so than ever we need a joined up thinking between communities, gardai, local authorities and the Department of Justice to restore public order and reduce crime levels especially in rural areas," he concluded.


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Religious Extremism in the Lives of Contemporary Muslims
Book Information
Name: Religious Extremism in the Lives of Contemporary Muslims
Author: Dr. Abdul Rahman ibn Mualaa al-Luwaihiq al-Muitairi
Translator: Jamaal al-Din M. Zarabozo
Publisher: Al-Basheer Company for Publications and Translations
Year of Publication: 2001
Religious Extremism in the Lives of the Contemporary Muslims
In this work, the author has concentrated on many of the manifestations of extremism found in the Arab world.
However, upon close inspection, one will readily note that many of the ideas addressed by the author critiques can be found in many Muslim communities. Indeed, the author touches upon many topics of direct concern to Muslims living in the West.
Outline of the Book
1- A preparatory chapter covering five topics:
2-The roots of extremism and its nature in the lives of contemporary Muslims
3-Credal and Shari`ah-related manifestations of extremism
4- Practical and real manifestations of extremism or the practical and behavioral manners in which extremism is manifested
Conclusions and Recommendations
The author concluded that Islam is a religion of justice, moderation, facility and easiness.
Forbearance is one of its clearest features and one of its distinguishing signs. Extremism has historical roots to it.
The contemporary extremists benefited from the extremists of the past by using the same arguments and proofs for their own views.
It also has intellectual roots that are exemplified in two facets:
(a) The complexity of the views and opinions
(b) The methodology that the extremists used to come to their conclusions [is another ideological root of extremism].
It was shown that their approach was confused and distorted, hence leading to distorted conclusions.
There are also psychological roots for extremism of two aspects.
(a) A reaction occurred to laws, systems and interactions that were the antithesis of the religion and contradicted the values of society.
(b) Some also had a psychological make-up that made them conducive to extremism.
Extremism is multi-dimensional problem.
Islam is a comprehensive religion.
Therefore, to understand this problem as being one related to security alone will lead to a serious gap in one's understanding.
It is a universal problem. Every Muslim country complains of it, leaving aside the question of how sincere or truthful is the complaint.
It is a homegrown product in every country and it is not something imported.
Indeed, it springs from within the [contemporary] Muslim society itself.
In comparison with the amount of terrorism in the world and the amount of extremism among the religions and other movements in various countries, it is clear that the amount of extremism among Muslims has been greatly exaggerated and—due to the goals of the Western media has been given more than its appropriate share of attention and coverage.
A review of the statements of contemporary scholars concerning extremism finds that their views are based on Shareeah texts.
However, they make some mistakes when it comes to the practical application of those texts.
Studying and analyzing the research done by secularists on extremism shows that their conception springs from their secularist beliefs.
They view every request to apply the law of Allah, every call to the comprehensiveness of Islam and its application to every aspect of life as a type of extremism and radicalism.
In their study of the problem of extremism among Muslims, the Westerners proceed from the concept of extremism among the Christians.
Their conception leads them to the statement that the literal belief in the Quran and the belief that it is the word and commands of Allah that must be applied is a form of extremism or fundamentalism, in the same way that the literal belief in the Gospel and the belief that the Gospels are the word of God is extremism or fundamentalism.
The Author recommended the following:
Solving the extremism problem is a commonly felt concern for all strata of society, starting from the rulers and ending with the extremists or those accused of extremism.
In the following, The Author mentions a number of recommendations need to be followed to solve the extremism problem.
First: The Spreading of the Beliefs of the Early Generations [Salaf]
The spreading and dissemination of the correct beliefs—the correct beliefs being taught in the schools, universities and mosques, being studied carefully by the callers to Islam and made as part of their program should provide a protection for society from extremism.
Second: The Dissemination of the Knowledge of the Shareeah
The Author recommends the disseminating of Shareeah knowledge and the establishment of appropriate institutes, such as what are called open universities as well as centers serving the society at the Islamic universities.
These would be meant for the purpose of teaching the youth the Islamic sciences.
Furthermore, Shareeah study programs should be set up—run by those who are qualified and trusted by the people, that is, the people of knowledge and sincerity.
Third: Reviving the Role of the Scholars
The Author recommends that attention should be paid to reestablishing the scholars` role.
Members of society as a whole, the youth in particular, must listen to the scholars and implement their commands and Shareeah verdicts.
If the role of the scholars is fulfilled in society, it will act as a shield from the phenomena of deviations and a protection from the problem of extremism, as well as from other problems.
Fourth: Dialogue and Debates with the Extremists
The method of debating or dialogue is very successful as a remedy for extremism.
This is because the light of truth shines and its proofs are definitive.
It will always be dominant and can never be dominated.
However, the author points out a number of important points for such debates:
(1) The debate must be based upon trust..
(2) Those accused of extremism must be dealt with as people who have been accused of something and not like convicted criminals who are in front of a judge awaiting sentencing.
(3) Both sides must have complete freedom in the discussion.
(4) The goal of the debate must be the seeking of the truth, not simply a compiling of evidence against those accused of extremism.
Five: Bridging the Gap between the Scholars, Rulers and Youth
Bridging this gap is a must in order for there to be mutual trust and in order to build up the needed love under whose shade all of the problems can be solved.
When a youth trusts those in authority and power, be it a ruler or scholar, he will then listen to him and obey him.
And when the one in authority, be it a ruler of scholar, trusts the youth, he will open his heart to him, solve his problems and rectify his complaints.
Six: Ruling in Accord with the Law of Allah
Indeed, most of the manifestations of extremism are related to this problem.
Therefore, it is a must upon the Muslim rulers to rule in accord with what Allah revealed throughout all aspects of life to end up extremism.
Then, they must be followed up by their proper implementation and execution.
Seven: Clarifying the Realities
The author recommends that the one who deals with this problem must first have a true perception of the reality of extremism.
Otherwise, the supposed remedy will lead to the opposite of what is desired .
Eight: Dealing with the Problem from Its Roots
The most important aspect to concentrate, when dealing with the problem of extremism, is on its roots, so that the remedy can be an effective one, cutting off the problem from its source so that its well becomes empty and its tributaries dry.
Nine: Starting from a Sound Ground
Any attempt at solving the problem of extremism must start from a sound ground, and that is the moderate, true religion.
In this way, it will be possible to achieve a mutually acceptable solution that will end in good results.
Ten: Eliminating the [Sources of the] Grievances
The extremists complain and demand that some conditions should be corrected.
However, they expresses those demands in way that is not sanctioned by the Shareeah and differ in the way that they state their grievances and make their demands.
Therefore, the Author sees that the greatest and closest means to put an end to the problem of extremism is by removing the sources of their grievances and striking at its root.
Eleven: The Rebuilding of Society
The non-Islamic manifestations that have afflicted many of the Muslim nations are one of the greatest things leading to the support of extremism and are one of its roots.
Indeed, they are a source of agitation for the one who is calm, not to speak of others.
Therefore, it is obligatory upon the Muslims, citizenry and rulers, to rebuild their societies upon a sound foundation from the religion.
All of the aspects of deviation must be studied and remedied in the light of the Shareeah.
Twelve: Refraining from Using Force in Dealing with Extremism
The Author recommends that force and powe ot be used in dealing with extremism.
That simply leads to greater harm and a very dangerous situation.
If all other peaceful means are exhausted in dealing with extremism and punishment is the only means left, it must be done based on a judgment from the scholars and Shareeah judges.
Furthermore, the punishment must be specific for the individuals involved and not on a wide scale, as has occurred in some Muslim lands.
Thirteen: Adhering to the Shareeah Methodology for Evidence and Derivation of Rulings
A review of the writings of the extremists makes it very clear that they have a deficiency with respect to their methodology of reasoning and deriving conclusions.
Therefore, the Author exhorts everyone who embarks upon writing to be very keen in adhering to the proper Shareeah methodology, and to use as evidence what the early scholars of this nation used as the sources of the Shareeah: the Quran, the Sunnah, the consensus…
One must also follow the sound method of deriving laws.
One must give preference to the specific texts over the general statements and apply the conditional clauses against the unconditional statements.
One must also give preference to the explained and detailed texts over the ambiguous texts.
Following the proper methodology is the means by which one arrives at correct conclusions and rulings.
Fourteen: Being Wary of Accusing the Extremists and declaring them to be Disbelievers
The Author advises people to be very careful from falling into something similar to what the extremists are accused of: declaring the people disbelievers. He also recommends being very careful in accusing the extremists of being foreign agents or traitors.
If the extremist himself knows that he is not a foreign agent or traitor calling him such will only make him more dedicated to the path he is following.
Fifteen: Being Wary of Duplicity and Contradictions
Avoiding duplicity and contradiction is of prime importance for the one who desires to deal with the extremism problem.
Many contemporaries have fallen into a sort of double-faced approach.
They raise their voices in the media and draw people's attention to the issue of the niqaab (face veil) and they consider it, according to their claims, a form of extremism.
At the same time, we never see any of them opening their mouths about the disgusting semi-nudity that one sees in the streets and at the beaches. The manifestations of disintegration in the Muslim society are brought about in the name of individual freedom. Isn't the wearing of the niqaab also an issue of individual freedom? [Why do they not speak out in its defense also?] This duplicity enflames the fire in the hearts of those who are just and moderate, not to speak of the extremists.
Sixteen: Being Wary of Confusing Revival with Extremism
It is obligatory upon the Muslims—leaders, scholars and masses—to be wary of confusing and mixing the Islamic revival with extremism.
They also must be cautious about following the steps of animosity that justify striking out against the Islamic revival under the guise of striking out against extremism.
In reality, extremism in the Muslim societies is of a small size.
It is unjust to pronounce a ruling [of extremism] upon the majority who, in reality, represent a just and balanced movement.
The Methodology of the Book
The author exerted great efforts to follow a pure scientific approach, free of any personal or intellectual biases.
In fact—and all praise be to Allah—he was very careful to study every detailed point without being driven by an opinion that he supported or a thought he was zealous about.
In this book, the author has used the following methodologies:
(1) Historical approach: This is an approach relying upon texts and documents that are the sources for the original history.
Based on them, one can make a strong judgment, verifying their authenticity, understanding them in their proper context, not giving them more of an interpretation than what they actually give… In this way, one can have the truest and most reliable picture of what truly was.
(2)Scientific, analytical approach: This uses organized steps to uncover realities and prove them.
This is done by dividing a whole into its parts and decomposing the whole into its constituent parts and analyzing them.
(3) Content analysis approach: Content analysis is one of the ways of scientific book used by bookers, in particular in the field of media and communications, in order to describe the substance of the apparent phenomena and the clear contents of the topic one wants to analyze.
This is done in response to the book arguments presented in the thesis statement or hypothesis.
It is done in order to uncover the intellectual, cultural, political or ideological background from which springs forth the topic one is trying to analyze. It is also used to understand the intentions and goals of the writer. Hence, content analysis has two major components: quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis.
As for the drafting and composing of this present book, the methodological approach may be summarized in the following points:
For the opinions of every individual or group, he relied on original sources and did not use secondary sources. He quoted from the books of the Westerners and secularists concerning their understanding of extremism.
He quoted the opinions of the extremists from their own books and writings. Only on particular occasions was there any exception to this practice, such as wherein the evidence used by extremists was well-known through oral transmission from them.
(2) He concentrated on the most important issues, opinions and evidences and turned away from what he saw as trivial issues and opinions.
(3) When there were differences of opinion among the scholars on a particular issue, he attempted to analyze the dispute.
(4) The author intentionally quoted the statements of scholars often while discussing the opinions of the extremists.
In particular, he quoted those scholars who are well-trusted among most of the sects, such as the Companions, the leaders of the Followers, al-Tabari, ibn Taimiyyah and others.
(5) The study of the different phenomena of extremism resulted in clarifying Islam's middle stand on those issues in which extremism has taken place. This was the necessary result of many causes, among the most important being:
(a) The phenomenon of extremism is contended over by two sides: the extremist and its opposite of inaction.
If the booker only presents, critiques and refutes the opinions of the extremist, his opposite may then take the words of the booker as support for what his desires lead him to.
This fact is obvious to those who read refutations. [Hence, it is necessary to explain both extremes and to clearly point out Islam's moderate stance.]
(b) One must judge deviations by a certain standard or criteria.
Therefore, this standard had to be pointed out and the deviations had to be judged in its light and guidance.
(c) Reading the opinion of a deviant could possibly strike a chord in the person's heart that would make it difficult for that opinion to be removed from his heart.
Hence, one must present the true position with its evidence before explaining the deviant position.
(6) He used the Hijri Calendar except on those occasions when it was difficult to determine the Hijri date, as when the event was stated in the references according to its Western date and that date corresponded to one of two possible Hijri years.
(7) When he uses the phrase, Shaikh al-Islaam, he is referring to Shaikh al-Islaam ibn Taimiyyah. And when he uses the term, al-Haafldh, he is referring to Haafidh Ibn Hajar.


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The Perfect 7-Day Road Trip to Nova Scotia
A Nova Scotia road trip is the perfect introduction into the Maritime region of Canada. Nova Scotia, which means "New Scotland" has a significant Scottish influence while also being known as Canada's ocean playground.
I road tripped around many areas of Nova Scotia and have put together what I think is the perfect 7-day Nova Scotia Road Trip. For a detailed outline of this road trip, visit: https://www.mikesroadtrip.com/nova-scotia-road-trip-guide
Mike's Road Trip is about discovering those hidden gems of the road and sharing them with other adventurous and discerning travelers. Whether you live vicariously or by example, we will do the exploring, so you can have an adventure!


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Wine Pairing with Lamb
Wine pairing with food is as much about the weight and texture of the food as it is about the colour and flavour. Because lamb is a red meat, the first and seemingly most obvious choice would be to match it with red wine – sticking to that old, tried-and-true rule, red meat with red wine. We'll look at some red wine pairing options, but we're also going to throw the rule book out the window and show you that it's possible to enjoy lamb with white wines too.
Lamb and Red Wine
One of our favourite lamb-friendly red wines is Cabernet Sauvignon. The deep, intense colour rich fruit flavour and firm tannin structure of Cabernet matches well with the richness and texture of lamb. Cabernets from two different regions will give you two different flavour profiles. From warm regions like McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley, Cabernet will show ripe plum and earthy flavours with hints of chocolate, while cooler regions like Margaret River and Coonawarra produce Cabernets with characters of dried herbs, leafiness, black pepper.
Both styles make a worthy match to lamb, especially richer dishes like ragout, slow-cooked lamb shanks or casseroles.
Lamb dishes are as diverse and varied as wine styles, so let's take a look at a few other options.
Minced lamb takes on a different texture and flavour to larger pieces, so can pair with a variety of wines. Middle Eastern lamb kofta, spiced with cumin, coriander and cinnamon makes a stunning match with aromatic Pinot Noir, especially from cooler areas such as Yarra Valley, Tasmania or New Zealand.
Lamb kebabs, flash-fried over glowing coals take on a sweet, smoky flavour that cries out for the punch and verve of red blends like Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre (often called 'GSM'), the peppery elegance of cool-climate Shiraz, or delicate nature of Italian-styled reds such as Sangiovese, Barbera and Nebbiolo.
If you're a white wine lover, fear not – you can enjoy your favourite white wine with lamb. It just depends on how the lamb is seasoned and cooked, and how it matches the weight and texture of the wine.
The light flavour of the spiced lamb kofta, char-grilled lamb rissoles, melt-in-the-mouth lamb korma curry, slow-cooked Greek lamb, baked moussaka or shepherd's pie made with lamb mince can be a perfect match with the right white wines.
Steer clear of white wines that are too acidic and tart, such as Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Vermentino or young Semillon, and try lamb with wines that carry a little more complexity and weight: oak-aged Chardonnay, Arneis (from Italy or Australia), aged Hunter Valley Semillon, rich Viognier and aromatic Gruner Veltliner would be fine matches.
So you can see, the variety of lamb dishes gives you a great range of wine choices. As with all food and wine matching, the main factor is down to your personal preference. If you love to sip a bright, fresh white wine with red meat, go for it. If you prefer a warm, spicy red wine, enjoy every sip and every mouthful.
File under:
- Lamb
- Red Wine
- Food Pairing


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Remember when Batman and Catwoman teamed up to take down Bane in The Dark Knight Rises? Imagine that as an anime and relocated to 1930s Shanghai and you might come close to the animated short Wolf Smoke Studio has created for Cartoon Network's DC Nation block. Batman has gone through many cartoon iterations over the years, but few have gone in such a radical direction as this short, which features a Batman who literally turns into bats. The action is spectacular (Catwoman's whip has never been deadlier), the designs are innovative, and the animation is crisp and fluid, resulting in four minutes that will leaves viewers clamoring for more. The Dark Knight has a new cartoon on the horizon, but hopefully Wolf Smoke will continue to produce shorts with the Shanghai Batman. Or hell, just give the character another cartoon series. He's in about 14 comics every month, so why can't he have two TV shows?
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Produced by K Swisha, 24HRS and Madeintyo synergize their creative powers on "YSL Boots." Off their joint mixtape 24hrs in Tokyo, "YSL Boots" is a short but bouncy track that shows off the duo's respective talents.
The track's instrumentals are reminiscent of anime soundtracks. K Swisha's production layers drum beats and quirky high notes that sound odd when combined with Madeintyo's lyrics about a woman he finds "cute." The rapper, whose single "Uber Everywhere" recently went platinum, is known for his love of pretty women -- i.e. "2Thick (Woo)."
24HRS' follows suit with his smooth vocals "she got the junk in the trunk..."
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Team Lidstrom came back from being down 4-0 in the first period to defeat Team Staal 11-10. Patrick Sharp was voted the game's MVP and the Kings' Anze Kopitar had two goals.
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In a little less than an hour, hockey fans everywhere will be treated to something truly unique. This year's NHL All Star teams will be selected by Nicklas Lidstrom (Detroit Red Wings) and Eric Staal (Carolina Hurricanes) in a live television draft.
The pre-event storylines are abundant – will the Sedin twins be slit up? Will teammates, […]
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Logfiles – Users can visit our website without providing specific information about their identity. Every time our site is accessed, system-related usage data are logged by our servers. The following information is transmitted by the web browser and stored in so-called server logfiles: the date and time of access, name of the file accessed, data volume transmitted, notification of successful access, web browser, requesting domain and IP address of the requesting computer. We use these data to ensure fault-free technical operation of our website, in particular to detect faults in the system, and they are erased at the latest 60 days after collection. The legal basis for this storage is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Registration – For users who create a user account on our website, we collect, process and use the following personal data: first name, surname, e-mail address and password. We use these data to create your user account, which we provide for your use and through which we contact you about matters relating to your user account. Your contact details (address, fax number, telephone number and your billing and delivery address(es)), your previous orders and information about your newsletter subscription are also stored in your user account when you place an order. The legal basis for this storage process is, on the one hand, Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR; on the other hand, it is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in being able to provide more specific assistance or an easier process for subsequent orders by collecting the data. We erase the registration data if no purchase is made, at the latest after six months from deregistration. If you make a purchase, the following regulations apply in relation to that purchase.
Purchase – For users who order one of the products offered on our website in return for payment, a mattress for example, we collect, process and use the following personal data: e-mail address, first name, surname, street and house number, any additional address details, town or city, post code, country and telephone number. Depending on the payment method you choose, we also process payment details, such as account number and sort code. We use these data to process the purchase you make, in particular to send you the product you have ordered. We pass on your personal order data to third parties (in particular, suppliers and financial service providers) for the purposes of processing the contract as far as is necessary. The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and, as we also have retention obligations under tax law, Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR. The data are erased when we no longer require them for contractual reasons or under tax law, at the earliest therefore 10 years after delivery of the mattresses.
Newsletter – Users have the option to register voluntarily to receive a newsletter (available in German language only) by e-mail. In this case, we process the following personal data so that we can inform you by e-mail newsletter of forthcoming offers and special deals in our web shop: surname, first name and associated e-mail address. The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The data is erased four years after cancellation of the newsletter.
Users can cancel their subscription to the newsletter at any time with effect from that point forward by sending a cancellation e-mail to [email protected], simply clicking on the link at the end of the newsletter or cancelling the newsletter in the customer area. The legal basis for use is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Following cancellation, we will no longer use the data to send the newsletter but only for evidential purposes and for legal defence against action relating to distribution of newsletters (Art. 6 (2) (f) GDPR).
We use the technical service provider MailChimp to distribute our customer newsletter. MailChimp is a service provided by The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 512 Means St. Suite 404, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA (MailChimp). If you subscribe to our newsletter, the data that you provide are transmitted to MailChimp and stored there. MailChimp offers extensive analytical options in relation to use of the newsletters. These analyses are group-based and are not used by us for individual analysis. MailChimp also uses the analytical tool Google Analytics and integrates it in part into the newsletters. MailChimp takes part in the EU-US Privacy Shield framework programme of the US Trade Department and the European Commission in relation to collection, use and storage of personal data from the Member States of the European Economic Area. You can obtain information about which data MailChimp collects, processes and uses and for what purposes within the framework of the EU-US Privacy Shield framework programme here: www.privacyshield.gov/participant. Further information about MailChimp and data protection at MailChimp is available here: mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.
Reviews – The satisfaction of our customers with our products and service is extremely important to us. In order to survey your satisfaction, we may contact you with your unique order number from your order, your name and your e-mail address which you provided in the order process. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
For distribution of e-mails, we use the services of the technical service providers Trustpilot A/S, Pilestraede 58, 5th floor, DK-1112 Copenhagen, Denmark, Trusted Shops GmbH, Colonius Carré, Subbelrather Straße 15c, 50823 Cologne, Germany and MailChimp, The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 512 Means St. Suite 404, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA.
Communication – Customers have the opportunity to consult our customer service with questions. In this case, we process the personal data that you have provided to us voluntarily, solely for the purposes of answering your query as effectively as possible and making contact with you (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).
Payment Service Provider for Purchase on Account and Hire Purchase
We offer various types of payment to our customers. For the "payment on account" and "hire purchase" payment types, we use the payment service provider Klarna AB (hereinafter referred to as Klarna), Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.
We ask customers who choose one of these payment types to give their consent in the course of the ordering process for us to transmit to Klarna the personal data required to process the payment and to check your identity and creditworthiness, such as your first name and surname, address, date of birth, gender, e-mail address, IP address and telephone number, and the data required to process the purchase on account that are associated with the order, such as the number of items, the item number, the invoice amount and the percentage of tax. Klarna may pass on personal data to credit agencies to carry out the check of identity and creditworthiness. An overview of the credit agencies involved can be found in Klarna's data protection policy: cdn.klarna.com/data_protection.pdf.
You may withdraw your consent to Klarna to use these personal data at any time. You will find Klarna's contact details in its legal notice at: www.klarna.com/de/impressum.
Security Information
We work continuously to make the most of all of the technical and organisational options available to protect the personal data of our customers from access by unauthorised third parties. Communication by e-mail, however, brings with it risks that cannot be excluded entirely. We recommend that you communicate confidential information to us by post.
Information About Cookies
We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files that your internet browser places and stores on your computer. We use cookies to recognise users who repeatedly access our website. When the user revisits our site, these cookies provide information that allows automated recognition of that user. This information is used to optimise our services and to give the user easier access to our site. We also use cookies to enhance users' shopping experience on the website, in particular by storing items already placed in the shopping basket for an hour. Users can prevent cookies from being stored on their hard drive by selecting "Do not accept cookies" in their browser settings. This may however, restrict some of the functions of our website.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies", which are erased as soon as you end your browser session. There are also cookies that are stored for longer periods for the shopping basket and login status, with the aid of which we recognise you as a visitor to bett1.de. These cookies expire after one hour. In addition, Google Analytics uses persistent cookies, which are valid for up to two years.
We use the "Website Custom Audiences" service of the social network Facebook on bett1.de. This service is operated by Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland, and makes it possible for us to display advertising to a defined target audience on Facebook. According to its own information, Facebook generates a non-reversible and non-personal checksum (hash value) from your usage data through this service, which Facebook can use for the purposes of analysis and marketing. For the "Website Custom Audiences" product, a cookie, web beacon, pixel or similar technology is accessed by Facebook on the website and may be stored on your end device. As the service and the data processing carried out through this service are solely the responsibility of Facebook, we do not have any influence over possible processing of personal data. Further information about the purpose and extent of data collection, further processing and use of the data by Facebook and your setting options to protect your privacy is available in Facebook's data protection policy, which can be found at www.facebook.com/ads/website_custom_audiences/ and www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation, among other places. If you wish to object to the use of Facebook Website Custom Audiences, you can exercise your right to object (opt-out) at: www.facebook.com/ads/website_custom_audiences/.
Google Analytics
Principles – The website bett1.de uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer and which facilitate analysis of the use of the website by you. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and is saved there. If IP anonymisation is activated on this website, your IP address is first truncated by Google in Member States of the Europe Union and in other countries that are signatories to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted by Google to a server in the USA and truncated there. Google uses this information on behalf of the operator to analyse your use of the website, compile reports about website activities and provide other services associated with use of the website and the internet to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Google Analytics is not combined with any other Google data. You can prevent storage of cookies by means of a corresponding setting in your browser software; please note, however, that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. In addition, you can prevent recording of the data generated by the cookie relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google and processing of that data by Google (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
Opt-out Function – Users have the option to prevent recording of data by Google Analytics by clicking on Deactivate Google Analytics. An opt-out cookie is set that prevents future recording of your data when visiting this website.
Further information about the terms of service and data protection can be found at: www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html and at: https://policies.google.com/?hl=en.
We wish to point out that Google Analytics has been extended on the website of bett1.de to include the code "anonymizeIp", which ensures anonymised recording of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).
We also use Google Analytics to evaluate data from AdWords and the double-click cookie for statistical purposes. If you do not want this to happen, you can deactivate it via the ad preferences manager (www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/?hl=en).
Google reCAPTCHA
For our contact form, we use the reCAPTCHA function of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland. This function serves to reduce the level of abuse of our contact form by automated processes ('bots'). For this process, your IP address and further data that may be required for the purpose of identifying abusive conduct are transmitted to Google. The processing is subject to Art. 6 para. 1 (f) GDPR in the legitimate interest of preventing abuse and spam, as well as guaranteeing the technical integrity of our website. Within this context, personal data can be transferred to Google LLC's servers in the USA. In such case, Google LLC is certified under the US-European data protection convention 'Privacy Shield', which ensures compliance with the level of data protection applicable in the EU. A current certificate is available to view here: https://www.privacyshield.gov/list. Further information on Google reCAPTCHA, as well as the privacy policy of Google is available at: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
Principles – We use the technical service of Criteo GmbH on the website of bett1.de. Anonymised information about the surfing behaviour of website visitors is collected and stored for marketing purposes. These data are stored in cookies on the visitor's computer. Criteo GmbH uses an algorithm to analyse the anonymised surfing behaviour recorded and can then display specific product recommendations as personalised advertising banners on other websites (so-called publishers). These data are not used to identify you in person as a visitor to our websites. The data collected are used only to improve our service. No other use is made of this information and it is not passed on to any third party.
You will find further information about the technology used in the data protection policy of Criteo GmbH at: https://www.criteo.com/privacy/corporate-privacy-policy/.
Opt-out Function – You can object to anonymous analysis of your surfing behaviour on our website by ticking the box to opt out of the technical service of Criteo GmbH at: www.criteo.com/privacy/.
This website uses Hotjar, a web analysis service of Hotjar Ltd, Level 2, St Julians Business Centre, 3 Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ 1000, Malta ("Hotjar"). Hotjar uses cookies. The information generated by the cookies about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Hotjar server and stored there. Hotjar uses this information to analyse your use of the website and compile reports about website activities. The following data is stored in particular: IP address in anonymised form; web pages viewed and pattern of movement on those pages; number and position of clicks on links; browser type and version; screen size of the end device used.
Hotjar states that it does not store personal data or movements on profile pages that contain personal data. According to Hotjar, IP addresses are stored in anonymised form only. Further information about data protection and Hotjar can be found in Hotjar's data protection policy: www.hotjar.com/privacy. Hotjar also provides the option of objecting to data processing by the cookie with effect from that point forward by activating the "Do Not Track" function of browsers. You can find out how to activate this here: www.hotjar.com/opt-out.
If you do not want information about your behaviour to be used by Hotjar as described above, you can deactivate automatic acceptance of cookies in general in your browser settings.
We also use the option provided by Hotjar of receiving anonymous user feedback in the form of so-called "Feedback Polls". Website visitors can give us feedback about our website by means of this function without providing personal data. Sometimes you may have the option to send us a feedback message on a voluntary basis as a user. If personal data are included in this message (e.g. your name), we then process these data solely for the purpose of evaluating the feedback and, if appropriate, contacting you about your feedback.
Processing Outside the European Economic Area
Bett1.de does not process any personal data outside the scope of the European Data Protection Regulation other than in the cases specified in this Data Protection Policy.
Your Rights As a Data Subject and Withdrawal of Your Consent
The General Data Protection Regulation guarantees you certain rights that you can assert in respect of us. You have the right:
– to demand confirmation from us about whether we are processing personal data about you and if so, the precise details of that data processing (Art. 15 GDPR: Right of access by the data subject),
– to demand that we immediately rectify incorrect personal data about you. In accordance with the purpose of the processing, you also have the right to demand completion of incomplete personal data – including by means of an additional declaration (Art. 16 GDPR: Right to rectification),
– to demand that we immediately erase personal data about you (Art. 17 GDPR: Right to erasure),
– to demand that we restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR: Right to restriction of data processing),
– in the case of processing on the basis of consent or to fulfil a contract, to receive the personal data about you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from us or to transfer the data directly to the other controller insofar as this is technically feasible (Art. 20 GDPR: Right to data portability),
– to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation and at any time to processing of personal data concerning you that is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest or to exercise public authority (Art. 21 GDPR: Right to object),
– to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority at any time, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes applicable law (Art. 77 GDPR in conjunction with § 19 BDSG: Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority).
Finally, if you have given us your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. All data processing that we have carried out up to the time of your withdrawal remains lawful in this case. You can simply click on the link included in all e-mails for this purpose and deregister from the e-mail service, or send a message to [email protected] If you notify us in this message that you do not wish to receive e-mails in future, we will not send any more e-mails to the e-mail address provided by you. E-mails that we send to you to fulfil any contract concluded with you are not affected by this.
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Ever since I left my position as a full-time editor in chief, I go sans makeup…most days. When I have a meeting or I'm headed out for the evening, I apply makeup. But I've been looking for everyday products that are easy to apply (read: take very little time in the morning—since I don't have much time with three young kids heading off to school) and give great results as the no-makeup look is getting a bit, well, dull.
Then I found this Laura Mercier product at my local Bluemercury—and I fell in love. What first caught my eye: 100% of the profits from the sale of this $48 product go to ovarian cancer research. (September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month…a time to celebrate the strong women who are fighting this disease and help—in any small way possible—in the fight against a disease that 22,000 new women are diagnosed with each year.)
And what's more: this Bonne Mine Healthy Glow for Face & Cheeks compact truly works. It's super lightweight—and goes on sheer (layer it for more color). Makeup artist Laura Mercier says it results in "skin [that] has a natural 'no-makeup' glow that looks soft and sun-kissed"…very true! Plus, it includes super-helpful, step-by-step how-to-wear-it instructions.
My recommendation: this is the best $48 in makeup you'll ever spend. And the fact that your money is going toward such an important cause makes your purchase all that more worthwhile.


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Measures mineral and metal concentrations on-site and in minutes
Mineral Insights is a visible optics device that can detect gold, copper, lithium, and other minerals with a single measurement on various mineral samples such as drill core, crushed rock, pulps, and sands, among other sample types.
- Mineral Insights detects micron-sized gold, copper, zinc, lithium, cobalt, molybdenum, and other minerals
- Estimates gold, copper, molybdenum and mineral concentrations on site and in minutes – mineral concentrations usually come within 10-15% of an assay
- Determines particle size, shape, and the physical relationships of minerals or morphology
- Portable, non-destructive technology available as a service, lease or sold as a unit
The processing of information is fully automated – Mineral Insights uses its proprietary scripting language to automatically process and measure data. Simply place the drill core under the lens, click a button, and Mineral Insights provides results in as little as 90 seconds!
- Accelerate your exploration program with Mineral Insights through more informed drilling and mineralogical understanding
- Use the information that Mineral Insights provides to optimize grinding, flotation, and gravity separation processes and increase metal recovery
Copper Analysis
Mineral Insights' analysis of the surface of a copper concentrate that detects unoxidized bornite, its six oxidized phases where the bornite particles are covered with a thin layer of blue or green copper oxide minerals, as well as chalcopyrite and pyrite. This data is used to determine the concentrations of bornite, chalcopyrite and copper within 15%. Information collected from samples like these can be used to optimize ore processing to deliver more copper.
The same portion of the copper concentrate surface as above without any colour markings.
Lithium Analysis
Mineral Insights can identify several lithium minerals including:
- Lepidolite
- Muscovite
- Spodumene
- Petalite
- Albite
Cobalt Analysis
Mineral Insights can identify several cobalt minerals including:
- Cobaltite
- Skutterudite
- Gersdorffite
Check out our video on what the Mineral Insights is and how it works!


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BBC's 'The Big Dance' Coming To Ely
As you may or may not be aware, Ely has been chosen as the Cambridgeshire venue for the BBC's Guinness Book of Records attempt to have the most number of people dancing a set routine at the same time. Locations have been selected up and down the country and it is hoped that 80,000 people will participate in this Big Dance.
The BBC are working with the Arts Council, BBC Radio Stations and location organisers to put on this national event on Saturday 22nd July. At 11.30 am a professional dancer (yet to be named for our area) will arrive in Jubilee Gardens to rehearse the routine with as many local dance groups as possible. The idea being that dance groups will naturally pick the routine up much quicker and then when the general public join in at 12.30 pm there will be more people to follow. The routine is only ten minutes long and has been devised to suit all ages and disabilities. Radio Cambridgeshire will be broadcasting live from 11.30 am until 2.30 pm in the Gardens and the ten minute routine (and possibly more) from 12.30 pm to 12.40 pm will be recorded. Clips from all the locations will form part of a 1½ hour show on BBC that evening. The show, presented by Bruce Forsyth will appear in two parts – an hour show before Casualty and half an hour after Casualty.
Any dance groups willing to participate should be at the Gardens by 11.30 am for the practise and then encourage as many of your friends and families to join in this world record attempt at 12.30 pm.


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The overall goals of Solidarity involvement in agriculture is for better education in health, nutrition and good agrarian practices to assist and empower the people as well as containing costs of food in the Solidarity nurse and teacher training enterprises. It is envisaged that the agricultural practices must themselves become self-sustainable while assisting the long term self-sustainability of the training institutes. Solidarity helps the economy of the local people function better by the injection of funds through employment and the introduction of farming basic practices rather than developing large commercial enterprises dependent on expensive equipment. Solidarity is developing and building local capacity that can serve as an example to the wider South Sudan rural people on what can be achieved without massive injections of expensive, first-world machinery and resources. Solidarity is developing sustainable agriculture in both Riimenze and Wau.
Solidarity has also initiated a sustainable agricultural project at the Solidarity Teacher Training College at Yambio, the purpose of which is to educate those in teacher training to farming methods that can supplement their income in their local communities and help them to introduce such methods to their students. Western Equatoria is a very fertile area of the country and has great potential for agricultural initiatives that could provide for food needs of the rest of the country. Current food shortages are due to war, displacement of populations and loss of skills base.
Update (March 2020)
PICTURE GALLERY: Herbal garden – Malaria prevention project