text:
Chinatown in Singapore boasts a large variety of experiences for the visitor and shopper: posh hotels, traditional Chinese pharmacies, cheap and cheerful silk shops and food stalls run by people who hardly speak English.
That variety in itself is probably the main charm of this part of town: as a living and working quarter of Singapore, most of what you see is authentic, so although you can find the usual tourist kitsch, a lot of places are the real stuff.
View Chinatown in Singapore in a larger map
The whole area lies just off the central business district, more or less centered around People's Park Complex on Eu Tong Sen Street and Mosque Street and South Bridge Road. It's easy to reach, too. Just get off at the MRT Chinatown station and you are in the middle of things.
If you want to get a first impression of Chinatown in Singapore, leave the station, wander the stalls of Mosque Street, followed by some landmark shrines and temples, colorful shop houses, and then move back to the hurly-burly at the People's Park Complex.
This map gives you a general idea of Chinatown in Singapore. Expect about an hour to do it - more if you feel like communing with the gods in those various temples and mosques.
View Walk Chinatown in Singapore in a larger map
Interestingly, some important Indian temples are located in Chinatown in Singapore.
The biggest and most impressive one is
Sri Mariamman
temple on South Bridge Road, the Hindus' oldest temple in Singapore.
It figures your typical Hindu imagery and really colorful - but really mostly blue - deities. Leave your shoes outside with many others and wander the halls and corridors.
The most prominent Chinese temples in the quarter is just down the street: the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum.
What a mouthful, pardon the pun. This temple harbors a sacred Buddha tooth relic, hundreds of Buddha statues, artifacts and a rooftop garden with a prayer wheel.
I never really saw the tooth myself - it is only accessible to the monks and dignitaries - but the relic resides in a dedicated room and you can see the casing in gold plate.
Speaking of gold: the sheer amount of gold plating and decorations here makes makes me think this may be Singapore's secret gold reserve, cleverly hidden in plain sight.
This temple lies prominently on South Bridge Road - just a few hundred meters down from the Indian shrine.
Along the way are a few gifts stores and calligraphy shops where masters of the trade will design Chinese paper or silk scrolls for you, and carve your favorite characters into wood.
This is also where you will find traditional Chinese apothecaries with dried roots and other dessicated items (hard to define what exactly!) on display outside.
Still not enough temples for the day?
Head up the street across from the Buddha tooth temple (Erskine Road), take a left at the top where the Scarlet Hotel is(aka as the Sensual Hotel - some rooms don't have windows), then hang a right to go through the smallish Ann Siang Hill Park and have a look at Thian Hock Keng Temple which was built by Chinese immigrants giving thanks for a safe voyage. They landed on the former seashore here and hey - practical folk as they were - why walk for ages when you can build a shrine right there.
It is my favorite Chinese temple - beautiful colors, the scent of burning joss sticks and some friendly gods looking down from the walls. Overall, a nice feel to the place.
The little park you passed through - Ann Siang Hill - used to be part of a ridge of hills overlooking the shoreline. What is now buildings and streets in front of the temple was the sea, filled in when these hills were taken down and used to reclaim land.
This whole area - Mosque Street, South Bridge, Ann Siang, Telok Ayer - is chock full of little boutiques, furniture shops, cafes, bars, spas, and it is fun just to wander around.
Okay, one more divine area?
Leave the dragons of Thian Hock Keng and stroll not 80 meters to the Nagore Dhurga Shrine
on Ayer Telok.
Much more subtle that your usual mosque, this little building incorporates a number of architectural styles that are not quite typical for Indian Muslim architecture, but definitely nice to have a look at.
Right next door is a small park for catching your breath after all that deity-gazing.
By now, the temple of your body is craving some nourishment no doubt.
Move back towards the MRT station.
There is one area - just off Mosque Street - dedicated to food.
Some of these restaurants there offer very authentic Chinese cuisine - including servers who hardly speak English - so enjoy pointing at pictures and getting your food the way the locals like it - not necessarily the way a Westerner might expect, though.
Something more traditional 'Chinese'?
Around the corner, you can find the last Austrian bratwurst before the equator here, at
Erich's Wuerstelstand,
the self-described 'navel of the world' and center of the universe, bless Erich's humble heart.
Have a brat, look at the gorgeous shophouses, and watch the visitors flow by - then buy yourself some dried ginseng root or dried fish at one of the traditional medicine shops before you head back to the train.
At the MRT station - just across the main Chinatown tourist 'drag' in Mosque Street - is the high-rise residential tower and mall People's Park Complex, one of Singapore's first housing projects and today a warren of shops, restaurants and foot reflex massage places.
It has a very down-to earth and 'regular guy's' feel, no doubt, with tons of people shopping and looking.
It's a good place to just wander, get a foot massage, look at Chinese jade dragons or buy a Rolex for $20,000.
The street in front of PPC - Eu Tong Sen, is beautifully decorated during Chinese New Year, but the crowds are unbelievable: everybody and their uncle is there to shop or eat.
Once the festivities are over, mostly everything closes down, sometimes for more than a week, though, and it can become very quiet in this usually busy place.
The best way - I think - to discover Chinatown in Singapore is walk around randomly and just explore - you'll have discovered your own favorites within a few hours.
If you want to go about it a little bit more systematically, check this site dedicated to Chinatown in Singapore.
Back to more Singapore attractions...


text:
Skip the Thai restaurant and make the BEST curried lentils at home! This dish is easy to make, it's loaded with flavor, and you'll have leftovers for days! Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free.
You are going to love these delicious curried lentils because this recipe is simple to make, it only requires 10 easy-to-find plant-based ingredients, and it's very inexpensive!
Curried lentils and rice is a staple meal in our house, I make it at least 1-2 months because it's just so darn easy and tasty! It makes a big batch so we have leftovers for a few days (or I freeze half for another night!), that's always a plus to me.
My mama always taught me, "to cook once and eat twice." That mantra has saved me a lot of time in the kitchen over the years.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Shaw & Co
Gallery 16
Gallery 16's upcoming exhibition honors the legacy and influence of Richard and Martha Shaw, through their work and that of their family and friends. The renowned artistic family includes Bay Area ceramic pioneer Richard Shaw and his wife Martha, daughter Alice Shaw and son Virgil Shaw. Their influence and contributions to the Bay Area's art and music scene have been on display for over four decades.
Event Info
Nov 15 → Jan 17
Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm, Sat: 11am - 5pm
Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm, Sat: 11am - 5pm
Gallery 16
501 Third St., San Francisco
Info: (415) 626-7495
Venue: 626-7495


text:
Distressed White Bench
$ 299.99
This bench has a white distressed finish. The bench is 4.5' long x 20" tall x 14" wide. ***Shipping is not included in the price listed, please message us if you would like to have this bench shipped so we can add accurate shipping rates.***


text:
Gorgeous hair colours for natural redheads
Being a natural red head is much rarer than you think: only 2% of the world's population are born natural born redheads.
Some call it red, others refer to it as 'ginger', but either way, there are so many hues and tones of being a redhead that you'd struggle to pin it down to one name. Whether your red hair sits more under a lighter strawberry blonde colour, or a dark mahogany red, see yourself as being one of the lucky ones. Your hair colour is much more unique!
When it comes to dying your hair, it's worth remembering that natural red hair holds its pigment tighter than any other hair colour. Therefore, it's actually very hard to colour your hair in comparison to brunettes and blondes. The red strands need to have their pigment stripped before being dyed, which means a course of bleaching. And we all know that bleaching damages the hair.
Our first piece of advice if you're a natural redhead would be – stay red! Keep your luscious, natural locks healthy and unique by enjoying your natural colour. But of course, in a world where we have access to hundreds of shades of hair colours and so many gorgeous tones at our fingertips, it's easy to want to add some colour.
We have found you some of the best red hair inspirations by a few of Instagrams most gorgeous red haired influencers.
Alixwatch aka Alix Sarah Watchorn
To help you decide on the right shade to colour your natural red hair, here are some great options:
Copper Highlights
Copper highlights can be added to darker red shades to add depth and dimension to the hair. It's a colouring technique used as a trick to make natural red hair look brighter and more 'full of life'. Ask your stylist to try a balayage technique of copper toned highlights for a modern, natural effect.
Copper highlights tend to suit you if your skin is fair or golden, and if you have green, brown or hazel eyes.
Light Auburn
A colour which suits most natural redheads is light auburn – a blend of light golden red and light brown. It tones down those more bright, vivid natural red tones, but still keeps that beautiful warmth.
It's a beautiful shade if you have blue, green or warm brown eyes, as it will really make them pop. It also suits those with a creamy, peach/golden toned complexion.
Red Copper
For a bolder hair colour option, red copper is a rich, bright blend of red and orange/brown tones. Very popular for those who want to bring their hair a tone or two brighter and give it more of the 'wow' factor. This shade will flatter fair-to-medium skin tones and suits blue, green or hazel eyed ladies.
It's a very sexy, confident hair colour and really brings those natural paler red tones alive.
Dark Auburn
A rich, deep shade perfect for those with darker undertones is dark auburn. This colour combines deep golden red and rich, warm brown. It's a warm shade, which is both elegant and sophisticated, beautiful on people with any warm or neutral skin tone.
Cherry Brown
With the deep cherry red shades becoming more popular throughout 2018, 'Cherry Brown' has become a shade that natural redheads can rock. It's a hair colour made up of a delicious blend of rosy red tones and rich browns.
The beauty of choosing a cherry brown shade is that you can choose to have lighter brown tones with the cherry coming through or go for darker brown shades with hints of cherry. Choose this shade if you have medium to deep and cool-toned skin and brown eyes.
Black Cherry
Now this is a striking one for the darker red heads out there. The black cherry hair colour is a rich, deep blue-black shade with a touch of very dark red. It looks best on darker skin tones and on people with cool brown eyes.
This one has become extremely popular and tends to be pulled off well by those with a natural darker red tone to their hair. The burgundy hair colour is a dark red violet shade, which tends to be more deep and dramatic. It suits redheads with complexions that are dark or olive-toned and looks striking with brown or icy blue eyes.
Intense Red
The intense red hair colour is just that—a bright, intense, true red shade that requires a fair bit of up keep. But if you can keep the shade fresh with regular maintenance, it's a fantastic shade all year round.
It works on both darker and lighter shades of natural head, but those with more strawberry blonde and light red tones will pull it off better, as the colour will stick to the hair more naturally.
Rose Gold
The rose gold hair colour trend was a huge one this Summer, but it looks like it's here to stay. It's one of today's trendiest shades—a coppery pink shade inspired by the jewellery trend. Rose gold hair can be subtle or intense, depending on how pink the rose gold shade tends to be. It's great for people with porcelain, tan or olive complexions, and all eye colours.
You can of course, decided to go for blonde highlights to break up and lighten up your red hair, especially if you're more strawberry blonde. But nothing looks better on redheads than those shades with enhance and deepen the natural red tones. And it looks like you're overly spoilt for choice for shades!


text:
Chennai: The New Year is almost here. Though 2018 is ending on a confusing note for Tamilnadu politics, with no clarity on many issues, 2019 is expected to make certain things clear.
While the State did not witness any election, or even by-poll for that matter, in 2018 (the unforgettable R K Nagar by-election in December 2017 was the last), 2019 will see three major democratic battles in Tamilnadu – Lok Sabha elections, by-poll to 20 Assembly constituencies (18 MLAs were disqualified while two – former chief minister M Karunanidhi from Tiruvarur and A K Bose from Thirupparankundram – died) and the much-delayed local body elections.
Interestingly, fireworks in Tamilnadu political arena will start 2 January, the very second day of 2019 itself, with the commencement of the Assembly session. It will begin with the customary New Year address to the House by Governor Banwarilal Purohit in which he is expected to outline some of the welfare measures of the AIADMK government headed by Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, especially with parliamentary polls around the corner.
The session is likely to generate heat as the Opposition, led by DMK president M K Stalin, is expected to raise a host of issues, including the Mekedatu project row with Karnataka, relief works in Cyclone Gaja-hit districts, the controversial Sterlite issue, especially in the wake of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) setting aside the Tamilnadu government order on closure of the copper smelter plant in Thoothukudi and allowing the Vedanta group to reopen it.
The Opposition is also expected to raise the issue regarding the delay in the release of seven life convicts in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case by the Governor even after the State Cabinet's resolution was forwarded to the Raj Bhavan.
Says A M Pathy, a veteran political observer, "There is a leadership vacuum in Tamilnadu. Currently, there is no leader as tall as Karunanidhi or Jayalalithaa. And this is already having an impact on the various problems being faced by the State. Though it may sound like wishful thinking, I sincerely hope the crisis would end this year, thanks to back-to-back elections."


text:
Share on ThriftyFunThis page contains the following solutions. Have something to add? Please share your solution!
I made this afghan in honor of the two new grandbabies that we are expecting in September. We are hoping for a girl as you can tell from the colors in the picture. (We have seven grandsons.) These work up quick and easy and make a wonderful baby gift.
The booties are so easy in fact that I would ask that if you make one pair use some leftover yarn to make a couple of pairs for your local hospital for babies in the ICU. Research shows that small babies need to be kept warm not only on their heads but their feet as well.
Thanks so much for these patterns - I plan to try them! I appreciate your being willing to go to the trouble to type it out. God bless you!
Great set! I belong to a charity crafting group and this would be great for those babies! thanks alot!


text:
Online Home Mortgage Loan - Pros and Cons You Should Know
Home mortgage loans can be obtained from brick and mortar lending companies. As long as such lenders are established and recognized in their field, there surely will be no problem getting a home mortgage loan from them.
Are you considering getting for yourself a home mortgage loan via the internet? Would you rather find a loan online than go to a brick and mortar mortgage loan company to do the loan application personally? Before you tap on those computer keys, here are some advantages and disadvantages of getting your home mortgage loan online.
Advantages of online home mortgage loan
First of all, if you are going to use the internet in your search and acquisition of home mortgage loan, you will be surprised to find the process not only easy but very convenient. The online process is much more simplified, unlike if you are going to meet personally with some lenders who are more likely to ask for so many information.
Online home mortgage loan companies are numerous, and so they tend to compete fiercely against one another just to get you as a client. Therefore, they offer a great variety of programs as well as numerous benefits such as flexible payment terms and low interest rates.
The corresponding cost and fees that go with the application of online mortgage loans is much cheaper than that of the mortgages taken offline.
Online mortgage loan companies are more likely to be lenient to those borrowers who have bad or even non-existent credit history. Mortgage loan companies on the internet tend to offer prospective borrowers more mortgage loan alternatives especially to those with bad credit rating and having difficulty getting loans elsewhere.
One great advantage of applying for home mortgage loan online is that you immediately know if your online application is approved. This only means that you get to enjoy your loan immediately if you earn approval. On the other hand, knowing quickly if your application is disapproved means you can immediately make a move and apply with other online lenders.
Disadvantage of online home mortgage loan
One complaint about online home mortgage loans is that there are some online lenders who ask for application and other fees even when the application has yet to become approved. This rarely happens, if at all, in the real world.
There is also the problem of accountability; as the borrower, you need to be on top of the situation which can be difficult especially of you dont have a clear idea of things. And if in case, things do go wrong, like your online loan lender does not come through, its difficult to find compensation for whatever damage or problem it might have cause you. Actually, there is no specific group that you can turn to and complain when having online loan problems.
Not all online loan lenders are represented in all the US states, and so before you apply for an online home mortgage loan, be sure the state that you are in have their representative.
Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Before beginning a Home Mortgage Loan or Home Mortgage online application, be sure to visit the site located at http://www.homemortgageloan-refinance.com/. It will help you to save time, effort and probably money.
Free Articles Home | Register | Submit an Article | Links | Contact | Archive |


text:
BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- A slowdown is expected for China's growth engine in 2012 as uncertainties continue to cast clouds over the world's second largest economy amid festering European debt woes and painstaking macro-control policies.
The country's release of economic data for the fourth quarter of 2011 will take the spotlight on Tuesday, with many analysts expecting economic growth below 9 percent, the slowest in 10 quarters.
A slowing Chinese economy is inevitable due to weaker exports and fixed-asset investment, said Lu Zhongyuan, deputy director of the Development Research Center (DRC) of the State Council, or China's Cabinet.
"We should no longer be obsessed with the speed of growth," said Lu, who predicted the expansion of China's gross domestic product (GDP) would decelerate to around 8.5 percent in 2012.
While short-term demand shrinks, China's mid- and long-term growth potential will decrease because of factors such as an aging population, rising labor costs and less room for infrastructure improvement, said Yu Bin, director of the DRC's Macroeconomic Research Department.
Yu also estimated the 2012 GDP growth will slow to around 8.5 percent, based on an overall stable domestic property market and barring another global financial crisis.
The direction of the European sovereign debt crisis has been closely followed by Chinese authorities, as the European Union is the country's largest trade partner.
The outlook for exports, one of the three main drivers of China's growth, is "very worrisome," said Yao Jingyuan, former chief economist with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Zhang Xiaoqiang, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said China targets about 10-percent annual growth in its foreign trade in 2012, significantly slower than in 2011.
Compared with January, 2011, year-on-year export growth in December was down by 24.2 percentage points to 13.4 percent and import growth fell by 39.8 percentage points to 11.8 percent, customs data show.
However, Fan Gang, a former advisor for China's central bank, said the export outlook may be better than expected, anticipating no real recession in the European economy in 2012.
Moreover, with a narrowing trade deficit, the pressure for allowing the appreciation of the Chinese currency will lessen in the first half of the year, playing a positive role in stabilizing export growth, Fan said.
The cooling of the property market is another major factor set to drag down GDP growth in 2012, Yu said.
Property investment accounts for around a fifth of China's fixed-asset investment, another major engine driving the country's growth.
China has introduced higher down payments, home ownership limits, property tax trials and the construction of low-income housing to rein in runaway property prices since April 2010.
Yao said large-scale low-income housing projects will offset the slowdown of fixed-asset investment caused by property regulation.
China plans to begin construction on at least 7 million government-subsidized affordable housing units in 2012, adding to the 10 million units already under construction in 2011.
Yu warned that drastic slumps in housing prices could sour property mortgage loans and cause financial risks while threatening local government coffers.
Some regional governments will face certain pressure in 2012, a peak time for local governments to pay off their debts, as tax revenues and land sale incomes fell due to property controls, he said.
China's auditing agency said local government debt totaled about 10.7 trillion yuan (1.69 trillion U.S. dollars) at the end of 2010, or about 27 percent of the GDP.
Risks from local government debts and property loans are controllable, central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said earlier this month.
The central bank made countering inflation its priority with tightened monetary measures before unleashing signals of easing these measures in December, when it reduced banks' reserve requirement ratio by 50 basis points for the first time in three years.
The year-on-year growth of the consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, eased to 4.1 percent in December from a peak of 6.5 percent in July.
While some analysts look for clues of further monetary easing as inflation softens, others say that long-term inflationary pressure still exists.
Slower economic growth in 2012 does not mean less threat of inflation and it remains difficult to keep annual CPI growth within the 4-percent target, said Wang Jun, a researcher at the China Center for International Economic Exchanges.
He cited the vulnerability of the country's grain and pork production and possible rises in international grain and energy prices.
Reforms may be sped up in 2012 to make the pricing mechanism of resource products more market-oriented, which is also likely to hike energy prices, Wang said.
In the longer term, excessive global liquidity resulting from European and U.S. monetary easing and rising production costs in China will keep inflationary pressure in place, Yu said.
He predicted that the CPI will rise 4.6 percent year-on-year in 2012, slowing from the 5.4 percent in 2011.
The government should increase its tolerance of inflation and advance pricing reforms to let the market play a bigger role in adjusting supply and demand, he urged.
As the magic of exports and investment wanes, many in China pin hopes on tapping the potential of domestic consumers for a better-structured and more sustainable economy.
Final consumption contributed to 47.9 percent of national economic growth in the first three quarters of 2011, up 15.2 percentage points year-on-year, NBS chief Ma Jiantang wrote in an article published Monday.
Lu also expressed confidence in boosting consumption, saying it will benefit from the smaller income gap as the income growth of rural residents outpaced that of urban residents in 2011.
The government set the target for annual GDP growth at 7 percent, while aiming for annual income growth of more than 7 percent.
Meanwhile, some economists worry that the progress in boosting consumption is too slow.
"China can not become consumption-driven in one night, there must be a transitional period, when both consumption and investment are given equal weight," said Li Yining, a renowned Chinese economist.
Without such a transition, the GDP growth will fall sharply, maybe to as low as 5 percent, he warned.
Inadequate corporate innovation and a lack of substantial progress in boosting consumption has made it hard for China to restructure and adjust the growth pattern as fast as is needed, Yao Jingyuan said.
"For the Chinese economy of 2012, I suggest we be mindful of adversities and stay prepared," he said.
For queries, please contact Frank LIU at firstname.lastname@example.com
For more information on how to access our research reports, please email email@example.com


text:
Are you looking for a steel fabricator in Birmingham? Contact an experienced, local team to build secure and eye-catching gates and railings for your home, or structural steel for your development project. Call DJ (Steel) Fabrications Ltd for all kinds of steel fabrication and structural steelwork services.
Hives Removal
Arrange your appointment with our steel fabrication specialists and we'll carry out a site survey and provide full installation with on-site welding and more.
• We offer on-site welding
• Full installation and assembly
• The option to collect or deliver
• FREE, no-obligation quotation
• Steel Fabrication
• Structural Steelwork
• Architectural Steelwork
• Fire Escapes
• Balustrades


text:
Last June 9, 2019 marks as the first anniversary of my travel and tours business. It was just only a celebration in our house with a cake that symbolizes success since its first inception. I am really looking forward that my travel and tours business will soar up high, and there are still more plans in the future. I aspire to be recognized in this field of endeavor and prove that I can make it big. Well, I am wishing for the best to come.
Sunday, June 30, 2019
First Anniversary of JJMadrigal Travel and Tours
6/30/2019 10:25:00 AM john No comments
Posted by bt4u at 6/30/2019 10:25:00 AM
0 Responses So Far:
Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )


text:
Checking status...
No Account? Sign Up Here.
Print Subscriber? Activate your FREE Digital Subscription Here.
View and update your account information here
Need to get in touch with us? Contact circulation at circulation_[at]_record-journal.com
WALLINGFORD — Town Engineer Rob Baltramaitis will become the new public works director, the town announced Wednesday.
His first day is slated for May 30. Until the town hires someone to fill his old position, Baltramaitis expects to be "doing double duty."
At least it will be among familiar faces. The engineering and public works departments "are very similar," he said.
"I work with (Public Works) half of my day, every day," he said.
He's looking forward to seeing the results of projects, rather than just the beginning stages.
"With the engineering side of things, you're doing the planning," Baltramaitis said, "and it takes years and years for things to come to fruition. I think from the public works side, you can kind of quicker see your mark on an improvement."
Former Public Works Director Henry McCully retired earlier this month after 36 years with the department.
Baltramaitis, 49, was selected from a group of five other candidates. He applied for the position after "a lot of consideration."
He said he received support and encouragement from colleagues and people in other town departments, but also from friends and members of the public, he said.
Baltramaitis has worked for the town for nearly 19 years, first as assistant town engineer. He was appointed town engineer in July 2015 after John Thompson retired.
His annual salary will be about $148,000.
Mayor William W. Dickinson Jr. said in a statement that (Baltramaitis) "has been an excellent town engineer and brings his detailed knowledge of our town and its infrastructure needs to the position."
email@example.com: @LCTakores


text:
Iranian Air Force's F5 fighter jet made a hard landing while training, in Dezfoul, Khuzestan province, on Sunday. The fighter made a hard landing in the 4th military air base in Dezful, 460 kilometers (280 miles) southwest of the capital, Tehran. The plane landed with the least damage, thanks to the pilot's knowledge and skilRead More »
Daily Archives: 05/09/2018
What are the meanings of the informative attributes of Allah? What are the Sunni and Shia viewpoints in this regard?
Khabariyah or informative attributes refer to attributes which have been mentioned in the Quran and narrations and have no proofs other than textual evidence. Among those attributes, "yadullah" (Hand of Allah) and "'ainullah" (Eye of Allah) are examples contained in the Quran. The Shia school following the Household (Ahlul-Bayt), peace be upon them, believe that God, the Glorified, is free …Read More »


text:
by SI Staff -
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has voted to appoint Ms. Sandra S. Froman as a Board member, effective immediately.
Ms. Froman has established herself as a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and has worked tirelessly to ensure that the protections it guarantees are preserved. She is a Past President of the National Rifle Association and currently serves on its Board of Directors.
In addition to managing her private law practice, Ms. Froman routinely speaks at colleges, law schools and other venues on Second Amendment issues. She is an active hunter, shooter, and firearms collector, as well as an NRA Certified Instructor and member of numerous shooting and hunting organizations. Ms. Froman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics with distinction from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. Ruger Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Fifer commented, "We are delighted to add someone of Sandy Froman's caliber to our Board of Directors. Her energy and unique perspective will enhance the Board as we continue to grow Ruger and lead the firearms industry in innovation."
E-mail your comments/questions about this site to:email@example.com questions/comments about Shooting Illustrated magazine, please e-mail:email@example.com can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888
To advertise on Shooting Illustrated, visit nramediakit.com for more information
Get the Shooting Illustrated Reloaded newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox.
Privacy Policy • Contact Us • Warnings • FAQs • © 2020 National Rifle Association of America


text:
Does the Sun Cause Cancer
Does the sun cause cancer? That is the question. Unfortunately, there is no clear answer.
The medical profession and the media have done a good job of convincing the public to stay out of the sun to prevent cancer. Is there any evidence for this claim though? Surprisingly, evidence is lacking. Furthermore, there is evidence to the contrary.
Considering a large number of people that are exposed to the sun on a daily basis for an extended period of time we would expect to see a pandemic of skin cancer. This obviously is not happening. Athletes and construction workers would be good examples. Yet, there has not been an abnormally high level of cancer occurrence in these groups. An increase of cancer has been reported in migrant farm workers primarily on the back of the neck. Although, this increased of cancer has not been attributed to the sun but rather skin exposure to herbicides and pesticides.
Sun exposure actually has beneficial effects on the immune system, such as activation of macrophages. In addition, sunlight reacts with cholesterol in the skin to form vitamin D, which has been shown to have strong antitumor affects. The production of active vitamin D decreases with age though. This could help partially explain the increased risk of cancer with age.
Ironically, sunscreens being used in an attempt to protect the skin that may be increasing the risk of cancer. Sunscreens often contain chemicals that are known carcinogens.


text:
We don't want malware, trojans, scareware, crapware or spamware. We just want safer, more reliable and secure computing for 2013, right?!
So, what are we going to do differently? Time to get a game plan and make your tech resolutions today.
Tech Resolutions
1. Check your backup procedure: Backup solutions are not a "set it and forget it" process. You definitely need to verify the process is still working and that the destinations drive is functioning. And if you don't have a backup procedure in place, do it now, please. (SyncBack FREE V6, can be used to automate backups to an external drive and Mozy is great for online backups)
2. Maintenance your computers: Just like your car needs an oil change and new tires, your computer needs maintenance too. Hire an IT Pro to come in every 3-6 months and clean out temp files, patch it, updated it, stop unwanted startup programs, check the antivirus and backup process. We all depend way too much on our computers to not be proactive and make sure they are in working order.
3. Check your anti-virus software program: Make sure it is up to date, that it is scanning weekly. Microsoft Security Essentials is my recommended product. It is available to small businesses on up to 10 PCs for FREE!
4. Change passwords: When was the last time you changed your bank logon ID? Yea…that's what I thought. Let's get that changed today. And for Pete's sake, let's use a better password.
5. Replace those power strips with "one" Power Surge protector. Power strips are great for plugging in lamps, speakers, pencil sharpeners, but not your modems, routers, backup drives, computers, etc. (APC or Belkin Pivot Plug)
6. Clean it: Clear off old icons, files, folders and crap from your computer desktop. Put those files and folders in your Documents folder where they belong. I regard my computer desktop as an "inbox", not a junk drawer.
Also, wipe down your mouse and keyboard. Bust out the dust inside your computer with a can of air. (Or have the IT Pro do it)
7. Organize and keep your computer software all in one place and easily accessible.
8. Inventory your computer hardware for insurance purposes.
9. Establish one location, one notebook, one folder, whatever it may be, for all your User ID's, login passwords, email passwords, router settings and anything to do with computing.
10. Now go have a Happy New Year!
These simple steps will definitely provide you a better tech year. Best of luck with your other resolutions too.


text:
Post a job Sign up for our Jobs newsletter
Careers in Social Impact: Our Job Board
Start your career in social impact by searching our job board.
Job type
- (-) Remove Full-time filter Full-time
Area of impact
- (-) Remove Food filter Food
- (-) Remove Health filter Health
- Social Sector Apply Social Sector filter
- Impact Investing Apply Impact Investing filter
- Social Entrepreneurship Apply Social Entrepreneurship filter
- Environment Apply Environment filter
- Equality Apply Equality filter
- Corporate Social Responsibility Apply Corporate Social Responsibility filter
- Private Sector Apply Private Sector filter
- Job Search Apply Job Search filter
- Poverty Apply Poverty filter
Displaying 1 - 2
Development Associate/Executive Assistant
Founded in 1996 by Hall of Fame rhythmic gymnast, Wendy Hilliard, the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation (WHGF) was formed to provide free and low-cost gymnastics for youth in communities that typically lack access to such training and facilities... Read full description
Executive Assistant
About this Role The Executive Assistant is a newly created position designed to provide direct day-to-day support to myAgro's CEO, as well as other members of the Executive Team as needed. The Executive Assistant will provide behind-the-scenes... Read full description


text:
By Staff
The sound of one hand clapping
Broadcasters are heaving a huge sigh of relief. They will continue to rake in those hundreds of millions of dollars worth of issue ads around election time, and they won't have to provide the deeper discounts that the campaign-finance-reform bill would have mandated.
NAB was sweating it out as the legislation headed for a critical procedural vote in the House two weeks ago as the discount amendment hung tough despite calls for its removal by high-powered legislators. The conventional wisdom holds that the amendment remained as a poison pill to help kill the whole package, but some broadcasters were fearful that, if push came to shove, it might survive. It didn't come to that. The bill went down in that procedural vote, which gave everyone some cover.
Broadcasters were by no means alone in their opposition to the bill. The ban on issue ads before elections is clearly an unconstitutional suppression of speech. It would prevent all groups, the NAACP as well as the NRA, from using the media to speak to the issues. The bill's backers pointed out that people could still hold up signs and send out flyers. Yes, but that would hardly be comparable.
Still, it's difficult to applaud the continued failure to address the issue of campaign-finance reform. A victory for broadcasters? Definitely. A victory for the American public? It sure didn't feel that way.
Tough act to follow
Former Washington Post
publisher Katharine Graham, who died last week at age 84, was what every news organization, print or electronic, should have: A publisher who cares as much about the top story as about the bottom line.
She also knew firsthand the potentially chilling effect that the government's licensing power represents for large media companies. In her case, it was the Nixon administration. According to Graham, when the Post,
which also owned five broadcast stations, chose in 1971 to run with the Pentagon Papers story, the administration informed Graham that the paper faced criminal prosecution, adding that "papers with criminal decisions against them could not own television stations." Then again, during the Watergate investigation, three of the company's broadcast licensees were challenged, apparently by Nixon cronies.
Lesson one: Government officials are not above using license-renewal muscle to control content. The Nixon gang's methods were particularly egregious, but more-subtle efforts may be the more troubling for being gloved in velvet, or at least not brandished like a club. Lesson two: In an era when many media are under pressure to make money first and news second, it's worth remembering, and saluting, someone who was willing to eschew the safe haven of legal-department cover for the exposed position of standing on principal.
The television industry's top news stories, analysis and blogs of the day.
Thank you for signing up to Next TV. You will receive a verification email shortly.
There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.


text:
WP300 | Analysing Transformative Local Leadership in Indonesia
IDSS / Country and Region Studies / General / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Working Papers
12 December 2016
Since 2001, Indonesia's political decentralisation has opened fresh avenues for a new generation of local government executives to be elected. These new local leaders tend to promote novel styles of political leadership that are can transform how public policy and services are delivered at the local level. This report profiles a number of Indonesian local transformative leaders, most notably Surabaya Mayor Tri Rismaharini and Bandung Mayor Ridwan Kamil. The report finds a number of characteristics that helped them to become transformative local leaders, including: an ability to develop popular legitimacy among their citizens, independence from political parties, ability to promote innovative policy to reform local public services, having strong political networks with senior politicians and other stakeholders, an ability to handle setbacks, and having political pragmatism. It is not yet known if these local "transformative leaders" can change the nature of national-level politics in Indonesia that is often characterised to be dominated by "oligarchic" party leaders. Nonetheless, they certainly have changed how politics and public policy are being done within their respective localities.
About the Author
Alexander R. Arifianto is a Research Fellow with the Indonesia Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS), S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He earned his PhD in political science from Arizona State University in August 2012. Previously, he was a Visiting Fellow with the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) and at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA. Dr Arifianto's ongoing projects in RSIS include research on comparative politics of Southeast Asia, decentralisation and local politics of Indonesia, and political Islam in Indonesia.
Country and Region Studies / General / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Working Papers
Last updated on 12/12/2016


text:
When I was diagnosed nearly 20 years ago, I was naturally in a state of shock. I remember talking to my mom and one of the things I told her was I didn't want people saying "what a shame, she used to be such a pretty girl". I know that was a pretty shallow thing to say upon finding out that I have a debilitating disease. My brain just couldn't wrap around the reality of what my future was going to entail. The other day, I was reminded of that statement when I saw a beautiful Grand Pyrenees dog. I found out her name was Katie. Her shimmering white coat of fur was fluffy. She obviously is taken well care of and her coat is brushed diligently daily. After noticing her beauty, I realized she was missing an eye. That was quickly overlooked by everyone who saw her because she was so sweet and friendly. Just because she had one impairment didn't take away from her other qualities. This got me to thinking later that I am very similar to Katie. Yes, after 20 years of living with MS, I have lost a lot of qualities I once had. I have to ride in a wheelchair to wherever I want or need to go.
When I was first diagnosed, I was working in a college town that is right next to one of the Great Lakes. On the weekends, I would love to go down to the lake and walk on the path that went behind the university. It was so serene; especially the further I got from the parks. Besides the occasional bicyclist alerting me that they were on my left, the only sound I could hear was the crashing of the waves. I would sit for hours watching the colorful sails of the boats bobbing up and down in the distance or the white seagulls soaring above the horizon. The dogs racing up and down the dog beach as well as kids playing together at a distant part of the beach kept me entertained for quite some time.
As the years went by and my ability to walk went with them, I thought I would never be able to walk down my beloved path again. A few years ago, I went to the park by that lake for a lunch with a dear friend. Instead of just watching a limited view from my van like I had done a few times in the past, I was now able to travel down that path. Of course, now it was on four wheels under me instead of my 2 legs that carried me in the past. It didn't matter, I could now do something I thought I had lost forever.
The fact that I spend my life in a wheelchair doesn't take away who I am. Sure, I have my down days when the depression gets the best of me. But my mom's favorite saying "this too shall pass" gets me through the dark days. Even during these dark days, my MS cannot permanently take away that I am a sweet, kind, nice and faithful person. Sometimes the stress of life with MS, or just life in general, makes me question my intelligence and skills I have. My core values are the one thing MS cannot take away from me. I'm still the same person deep down even though the packaging may be slightly different and my perspective has changed. I have found that I have other skills I never knew about. Please remember that just because MS has landed you in a wheelchair or using some other walking assistance, it doesn't take away who you truly are. Stay strong!


text:
Lexington, Kentucky community, junior and technical colleges. View profiles for accredited community colleges located in and near Lexington, Kentucky.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
209 Oswald Building, Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506-0235
main phone: (859) 246-6200
admission phone: (866) 774-4872
admission fax: (859) 246-4666
Bluegrass Community and Technical College has a total enrollment of over 11,600+ students and offers students Certificate and Associate's degrees and programs.
view complete profile »


text:
- dengan Dadik Triadi
"Love is old, love is new, Love is all, love is you"
-Because, The Beatles-
Teman-teman, di penghujung tahun 2011 ini Salamatahari berkolaborasi dengan seorang seniman papertoy hebat, Dadik Triadi. Unduh hasil kolaborasi kami di sini kemudian lanjutkan bagianmu ;)
1. A little beetle was stranded on the roof. Nobody knew how he got there. He felt lonely with no one to share.
2. The sky was blue, there, he couldn't find any clue. The blue was too wide. There, he felt scared. Then he cried.
3. But on a count of three, an apple fell down from the tree
4. The color was green, the same with some parts on the little beetle's familiar myrtle
5. The green was not too wide. There, little beetle didn't feel lost
6. "Because the apple is green, it makes me grin". Little beetle sang along. It was the beetle's when things went wrong.


text:
New Story Studios , Millers Falls, MA
Come enjoy the statewide Art Week and spend time exploring the open art studios of Miller Falls, MA. New Story Studios (my studio) will be open to the public as will other artist work spaces. There will also be street musicians, DJ's, yummy food, stuff for kids, and more. I will be doing Fluid Art demos and signing up students for the Spring and Summer seasons. Come share the happy art vibe in this hugely creative, tiny village of Montague, MA. Purchase great art and leave happy! All are welcome.


text:
The Greatest Latina Drag Queens
List Rules Vote up the fishiest, most sickening Latina queens who ever tucked.
Latina drag queens bring a certain something to any stage they take. These queens have made their names thanks to their big personalities and fierce looks - not to mention their unbelievable outfits. These famous Latina drag queens hail from all over the globe. Mexico and Spain are well represented, but some of the best Latina female impersonators come from Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Argentina.
These queens are great examples of how drastically different each performer can be. Every star here brings their own unique style to the table. From their make up to their dresses to their hair, these queens are serving Latinx realness.
Did the best Latina drag queen top the list? Cast your votes and make your voice heard!


text:
Exhibition Hall Video, Nantou County Global Tea Expo 2013
Grab a cup of Oolong and enjoy this walk through the exhibition hall at the 2013 Nantou Global Tea Expo.
This is a short video of the the main exhibition hall at the 2013 Nantou County Global Tea Expo (Oct 2013).
It was an amazingly friendly atmosphere where tea lovers stop to talk, taste, and learn about teas from all over Taiwan. Tea lovers, merchants, farmers, shop owners, and tourists all attend. Tea artisans and farmers from tea growing regions all over Taiwan brew up their teas all day for anyone to sit down and try, and take home.
Leave a comment
Comments will be approved before showing up.


text:
Yoga Tips
• Bring a yoga mat and towel.
• Practice yoga on an empty stomach.
• Wear clothing that is comfortable; that you can move, stretch, and sweat in.
• Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes or scents.
• Practice Saucha (purity/cleanliness) when coming to class.
• Drink plenty of water before and after class.
• Come with a friend and have fun!
Please note: All Power Yoga classes are heated to a minimum of 90 degrees. Gentle, Restorative, Yin and Intro classes are not heated.
Yoga Etiquette
• Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early to give yourself time to sign in and get yourself situated before the class begins.* Doors will be locked promptly at the time the class is scheduled to start. During the summer months (July-September) arriving early is the only way to ensure getting a spot in class even if you sign up online in advance! During these months, it is first come, first served.
• Leave all personal belongings outside of the studio (along with your shoes). For your safety and peace of mind, the front door will be locked while class is in session. Power Yoga Of Cape Cod is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
• Please turn off your cell phone before entering into class.
• Please respect your fellow yogis by entering the studio quietly.
• Please be sure to make room for other students as they arrive. Our summer classes especially get very busy, and we all love to practice together!
• Gather all the props you know you will need for your practice and place them neatly next to your mat. Please leave whatever belongings you don't need for your practice in a cubby in the lobby.
• Plan to stay for the duration of the class. Do not make it a habit to arrive to class late or to leave the class early. Plan on being there for the full length of time. Make that commitment for yourself and your fellow practitioners!
Yoga Classes and Memberships
• All monthly unlimited memberships and class cards may only be extended for medical reasons.
• Workshops, Intro Series I and II, and special classes are not included in memberships.
• Class Cards can be shared with only one other family member or friend. This applies only to class cards, not unlimited memberships. (Unlimited memberships cannot be shared.)
• Be sure to check the expiration dates of the class cards before you purchase one, to be sure you will be able to use the classes up in the time frame given.
Retreat Refund/Cancellation Policy
All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment is due in full 30 days prior to the start of the retreat. If you cancel 30 days or more prior to the start date, you will be issued a refund less a $150 non-refundable deposit. There are no refunds, no transfers, or credits for cancellations within 30 days of the retreat. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat.
Class or Event Cancellation/Date Change Policy
Power Yoga Of Cape Cod reserves the right to cancel or change the date of any class, workshop, or retreat. We will do our best to notify participants in a timely manner if this occurs. We will post any changes in the schedule due to holidays or studio closure on our website and at the studio. Please visit our schedule for the most up to date information on all classes.
Returned Check Policy
All returned checks are subject to a processing fee of $25. This fee along with the original amount of the check is due within seven business days of the official notification from Power Yoga Of Cape Cod.
Retail Boutique Returns
You may return all retail merchandise within 7 days of purchase, with your receipt and item tag still attached. Music, videos, DVD's, and mats may be returned within 7 days of purchase if unused or damaged.
*Please be mindful of parking in PYCC designated parking spots or "open spots" which are not designated to any other business.


text:
It's been hard finding bikes that are suitable for the boys to ride, especially now they're heading down steeper, more technical runs. Luckily for us, although they're only seven and six years old they're both tall for their age, which means we've been able to look at bigger bikes that are better for the tracks they want to ride.
Until recently, Ali and Cailean have been riding their 24″ and 20″ Ridgebacks on and off road, and the bikes have proven to be great all-rounders. Problem is, the boys tend to gravitate towards the downhill trails at the Nevis Range in Fort William (or any available slope when Nevis isn't an option), and the technical aspects of these trails leave the Ridgebacks looking a little out of place. They needed a ride that was designed for rugged downhill routes, but finding dedicated downhill bikes for their age group isn't as easy as you might think.
A long hunt on the internet and through local stores finally brought us to the conclusion that the best (and almost only) available bike on the market was the Commencal DH Supreme, which starts at a 24″ and rocks in at an impressive £1500 each (2015 season bike).
We picked up a couple of these bright yellow downhill Commencal's from Chain Reaction Cycles over in Ireland (fantastic customer service, by the way guys :D) and had them shipped over in time for the weekend. Two enormous parcels and some handlebar fitting later, and the boys came home from school to find their new bikes ready to roll.
The Commencal DH Supreme 24s might be the same wheel size as their Ridgebacks, but the powerful disc brakes and X-Fusion air shocks and forks give these bikes a real edge. They're not 100% perfect for the boys yet, because neither Ali nor Cailean are heavy enough for the shock's minimum air settings, but they'll grow into them eventually. Even so, they still offer enough compression and rebound (up and down motion for those of us who aren't too technical) to tackle tricker trails than the rigid frames could cope with.
The only other issue with the Commencal was Cailean's height – at 6 years old he's tall for his age but not quite tall enough to reach either side of a 24″ yet – so daddy had to chop the seat post a little to get his feet closer to the ground.
The verdict? All in all, probably the best (if not only) downhill mountain bike on the market for kids.
It didn't take long for the boys to hit out a few descents of the Nevis Range Jump Lines course (graded orange/extreme) with a far quicker pace, and far fewer accidents, than they were used to on their old bikes. Guess the payout on these higher spec bikes was worth it after all? #justifyingthemoney #nomorelimitations


text:
Get Tickets: Adults $30 | Seniors $25 | Youth $18 (21 & under)
This performance space is located at The Courtyard Theatre in the Getz Theatre Center at Columbia College Chicago, near Chicago's south loop area, near the bustling intersection of Roosevelt and Wabash. The address:
72 E. 11th Street
Chicago, IL. 60605
There is paid meter parking available on 11th Street and Wabash Avenues. Paid parking is available at the area Garages.


text:
At our meeting on Monday August 26th, we had the pleasure of a visit from District Governor Beth Selby. In her presentation to members, the DG shared some of her history in Rotary. To quote
"People often ask me how I became involved in Rotary. While my official Rotary involvement began in 2004 as a member of the Rotary Club of Belleville, my rotary experience started in 1993 when my husband, Barry (then a member of the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise) and I were counselors to the first of five students involved in the Rotary Exchange program. This experience is "My Rotary Moment".
One of the DG's goals this year is to assist Club Presidents with strengthening their clubs. She believes the key to membership retention is engagement. We are great at attracting people to Rotary, but we need to engage them in social activities and service projects to retain them as members. Let's demonstrate the value of membership in Rotary International and grow Rotary!
The District Governor's Goals are:
20 in 2020
Assist Presidents to strengthen their Clubs
Organize new clubs
Focus on the Rotary family
Expand knowledge of District Grants &
Global Grants
Increase support for The Rotary Foundation
Increase service locally and internationally
Heighten our public image


text:
Product: Panorama Slate 40 window film
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Client: University of Virginia/Scott Stadium
When you have a facility with nice flooring, freshly painted walls, or custom signs and banners, the last thing you want to do is have them become damaged from sun exposure and heat. Over time, the UV rays that come through windows will fade those features of your establishment, along with wood items and paintings. In order to protect your building and assets, invest in a window film that will protect against UV rays, and provide heat reduction. We provide the latest in window film technology, and installation. When our team was contacted by the University of Virginia for custom window films on the exterior windows of their stadium, we were thrilled for the opportunity to assist!
This project has a special request of time efficiency. The client needed the film chosen and installed as soon as possible, and we were happy to make that happen. We opted for the Panorama Slate 40 window film for an exceptional UV protection for the exterior windows of Scott Stadium. Our team worked together to get this project done in as little time as possible, and the client was pleased with the results!
You can see the completed window film installation in the image above. This product will provide durable, and long-lasting protection from UV rays to the inside of the stadium.
We offer complete consultations to ensure you are investing in the product that is a perfect complement to your window film needs. Whether you are in need of glare reduction, or protection from UV rays, we have an answer. We utilize the highest standards of window film products and professional installations. Your window film package will be guaranteed to be effective, long-lasting, and affordable. Reach out to our team today, and we will share the many advantages associated with our custom window film solutions!


text:
Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
(Genesis 5:5-8.7:1-5.10; Mark 8:14-21)
We should view Genesis as telling the human story from a philosophical and theological, not a historical, point of view if we are to garner its wisdom. Where today's passage speaks of human wickedness, it means to decry the state of life without laws to guide people. We might wonder why God, who is supposedly omniscient, did not know beforehand that humans would turn out corrupted, but that is not allowing the story to unfold in its artistic way.
There is one man, however, who does not perpetrate evil. Noah finds favor with the Lord because, as is soon shown, he does exactly what the Lord commands him. He is unlike all the other men and women of his age. Because of him God will try again. But the next time humans are allowed to flourish they will have covenantal laws for guidance. More than one covenant, however, will be necessary to finally put humans firmly on the path of righteousness.
Some have belittled Genesis' flood story as a mere retelling of part of the Mesopotamian Gilgamesh epic. Although it is more than likely that some borrowing went on, there are still critical distinctions between the two which highlight the biblical conception of life. Succinctly put, these differences amount to God being in complete control of the reestablishment of human society. The ark only preserves life which God will reshape. It does not attempt, as the ship in the Gilgamesh epic, to save a vestige of human civilization which has proved to be entirely wanting.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Posted by (Rev.) Carmen Mele, O.P. at 12:20:00 PM No comments:
Labels: Genesis 5:5-8.7:1-5.10, Gilgamesh
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Tag: Fortnite
Guide Fortnite Movie Nite: Which Christopher Nolan Film Is Playing In Which Countries?
What times are all the showings?
Which Christopher Nolan movie is playing in your country in Fortnite? When are the films being shown in Fortnite's Party Royale mode? Fortnite is holding a 'Movie Nite', where you can watch one of three Christopher Nolan movies. But which will you get to watch? In this guide, we're going to break everything down for...
News Fortnite Holding Christopher Nolan Movie Night This Friday
Movie depends on country
Fortnite is once again using its unique Party Royale area for a big, community-wide event. Off the back of screening a brand new trailer for Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie Tenet, Epic's cross-media juggernaut is holding a movie night showing a trio of the director's previous films. This Friday -- that's 26th June -- you...
News Christopher Nolan Movie Tenet Debuts Latest Trailer in Fortnite
What even is this game
Fortnite isn't just a Battle Royale shooter anymore. More and more, it's turning into a multimedia platform, crossing streams with other entertainment industries several times. We've had many music concerts, including the recent Travis Scott event, there have been lots of crossovers with maj
News Fortnite Is a PS5 Launch Game, Will Switch to Unreal Engine 5 Next Year
The battle goes on
Epic Games has just announced the existence of Unreal Engine 5, the next big leap in its gaming technology. If you've yet to see the PlayStation 5 gameplay demo, we suggest you do so -- it looks stunning. However, an offshoot of this news relates back to Epic's super-popular battle royale shooter, Fortnite. Amid all the info...
News Fortnite Breaks Record as 12 Million People Tune in for Travis Scott Concert
Sicko Mode
We've sung to the tune of Fortnite many a time here on Push Square, but the Battle Royale shooter keeps on going from strength to strength. The game has quickly become known for its impressive live events in-game, and yesterday, Epic Games put on the most extravagant show yet -- setting a new record in the process. An i
News Forget About The Last of Us 2, Fortnite Celebration Cup Is PS4 Exclusive
For the players
Forget about Dreams, Nioh 2, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and The Last of Us: Part II. Did you know that the Fortnite Celebration Cup can only be played on PlayStation 4? That's right, Sony's current-gen system just bagged itself an exclusive with the biggest video game in the world and it didn't have to fork out a single penny to make...
News Fortnite's TikTok Emote Contest Is the Most 2020 Thing Ever
Hello, fellow kids
Social media sensation TikTok and Battle Royale phenomenon Fortnite go together like, well, Dairy Milk and Cheese & Onion crisps – or peanut butter and jelly if you're looking for a more relatable simile. It's not overly surprising that Epic has announced a partnership with the juggernaut app, then, encouraging wannabe...
News Top Fortnite Streamer Ninja Gets His Own Character Skin in Epic's Battle Royale Shooter
Epic Games has filled its battle royale shooter phenomenon, Fortnite, with tons of cosmetic goodies. You don't need to spend any money in order to play the 100-player deathmatch, but all kinds of outfits, character skins, and more are readily available if you want to look good on the battlefield. The game has crossed paths with licensed...
Game of the Decade Fortnite Became the Biggest Video Game in the World
Culture shock
We're listing the ten Games of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation titles released over the past ten years that we believe have left a historic mark on the industry. Whether it's Destiny's impact on the Games as a Service space or Journey's innovative approach to online connectivity, these are the releases that the industry...
News Sorry, But There's a Reason You're Winning Your First Match of Fortnite Chapter 2
They're not humans
Fortnite came back online this morning with its all-new Chapter 2 content, but one unexpected side effect of this is that a lot of players seem to be winning the first match they play after the gigantic 9GB update on PlayStation 4. That's great! Nice one, but we're afraid to inform you that there's a reason for that. The first...
News Fortnite Chapter 2 Is Now Live on PS4
Download that update
After two days of downtime and a late leaked trailer last night, Fortnite is now back up and running on Playstation 4. Now dubbed Fortnite Chapter 2, this latest season brings with it a lot of new additions by way of a 9GB update. For starters, however, check out the launch trailer above. The biggest addition is, of course, an...
News Fortnite Chapter 2 Trailer Leaks, Debuts New Map and Mechanics
New ways to earn rewards
Fortnite has been down and offline in its entirety since last night's impressive world event, but it looks like the planet's most popular video game is set to return to tomorrow. But before that happens, a leaked trailer has made its way online that details just some of the new mechanics, features, and rewards that Fortnite...
News Don't Worry, Your V-Bucks and Gear Are Safe Following the Fortnite Blackout
Sony reassures Fortnite players
We're not sure if you've logged into Fortnite recently, but there's a distinct lack of anything whatsoever in the Epic mega-hit right now. The battle royale shooter's tenth season ended with an astonishing finale which saw the entire island implode. Now, all that exists is a mysterious black hole while players are...
News Fortnite's Finale Shows Service Games At Their Best
The end of the world as we know it
Frustratingly, no one at Push Square plays cultural phenomenon Fortnite, so this article is running about 12 hours late. Nevertheless, it's been fascinating to learn how Epic Games wrapped up the anticipated 10th Season to its Early Access Battle Royale blockbuster. (Yes, that previous sentence has us stumped...
Guide Can You Uncap the Framerate in Fortnite Chapter 2 on PS4?
Is there a way to turn on uncapped frame rate?
How do you uncap the framerate in Fortnite on PlayStation 4? Can you unlock Fortnite's frame rate? If you're playing Fortnite on PS4 and getting to grips with the brand new Chapter 2 content, you may have noticed that performance has taken a bit of a hit. Before the blackout, the game ran at a silky...
News Batman Invades Fortnite with Limited-Time Event
New location and cosmetics
Batman has just turned 80, so of course, there's no better place to celebrate the occasion than in Fortnite. From now through until 6th October, Bat-themed locations, items, and cosmetic skins can be found in the world's biggest battle royale. Tilted Town has been turned into Gotham City - a new area on the map that gives...
News Stranger Things 3 Is Turning Fortnite Upside Down in New Crossover
Thinking with portals
It's the fourth of July, which means two things: it's Independence Day, and it also marks the arrival of Stranger Things season three. It seems the folks over at Epic Games are excited for the new season's arrival, as it's currently hosting a crossover event with the hit Netflix show in Fortnite. Strange, upside down-esque...
News Fortnite Goes Black Suit and Tie for John Wick Crossover Event, Starts Today on PS4
Be seeing you
John Wick is bringing his brand of action to gaming in more ways than one. We only just had the announcement of John Wick Hex, a standalone tactical action game, and now, the popular movie series is crossing paths with the all-powerful Fortnite. In a new event that kicks off today, players will be able to partake in a limited time...
News Fortnite Season Nine Available Now on PS4, Adds Slipstreams, Fortbytes, New Battle Pass
The future is yours
Fortnite's ninth season of content has arrived, bringing with it a whole host of gameplay additions and changes to the map. There's a new Battle Pass to rank up too, giving you access to more skins and cosmetic rewards. The biggest gameplay inclusion is Slipstreams - giant contraptions that allow you to navigate the map quickly...
News Fortnite Teases Season Nine with Futuristic Image
The future is unknown
The ever-popular Fortnite has just teased its ninth season of content, which is set to kick off in two days on 9th May. It'll bring with it a new Battle Pass and even more map-changing events. The announcement comes off the back of the Unvaulting event which saw the return of the Drum Gun, but the infamous Tilted Towers and...
News Fortnite's Avengers: Endgame Event Starts Today on PS4, Adds Limited Time Mode and Weapons
Game update v8.50 detailed
Epic Games has been teasing a Fortnite crossover with Avengers: Endgame all this week, and the day has finally arrived. The event has been fully detailed in the latest patch notes for the uber-popular battle royale game, which you can read here. A new mode called Endgame has been introduced for a li
News Fortnite Is Teasing an Avengers: Endgame Related Event, Coming Thursday
I know what it's like to lose
Avengers: Endgame releases in cinemas across the world later this week, and it looks like Fortnite will be getting in on the act with a new in-game event. The game's official Twitter account has just posted an image of one of its character's holding Captain America's shield, as seen below. The event is set to kick...
News Fortnite's Latest Update Borrows Respawn Points from Apex Legends
Blue van man
Yesterday saw the latest major title update to Epic's ever-popular battle royale game, Fortnite. The update, which takes the game to version 8.30, has lots of changes, bug fixes, and general upkeep, but one new addition to the game sees a big change in the way you'll play. Reboot Vans are now featured across the map, and basically, they...
News Shocker: Royal Family Out of Touch as Prince Harry Says Fortnite Should Be Banned
That's exactly what a lizard would say
Oh god, the lizards are at it again! Look, we didn't want to report on this, because frankly, who gives a sh*t, but then we realised that we can use this article to spread the word that, yes, the British Royal Family are definitely evil alien reptiles in disguise. Don't believe us? Here's some hard evidence:...
News Fortnite Hosted a Marshmello Concert and 10 Million People Turned Up
Don't go look at me with that look in your eye
Need a reminder of your mortality? Electronic musician Marshmello played a concert in Fortnite over the weekend, and over 10 million people rocked up to experience it. As you can imagine, there were plenty of floss emotes being triggered, as fans all over the globe danced the night away to the ten...
News Fortnite Creative Officially Announced, Launches Later This Month
A world of pure imagination
Well, there it is. After being leaked online by a YouTuber, Epic Games has officially unveiled Fortnite Creative, a sandbox mode allowing players to build their own maps and match types. You can get a very brief glimpse at some of the possibilities in the above video. As expected, you'll be able to craft unique levels...
News Looks Like Fortnite's Big Game Awards Announcement Has Been Leaked
It seems that almost nobody in the games industry can keep a secret these days. Epic Games had planned to make some sort of announcement regarding its smash hit battle royale shooter, Fortnite, at The Game Awards 2018. While the start of season 7 is still set for 6th December, lining up rather nicely with Geoff Keighley's show, a bigger...
News Of Course There'll Be a Fortnite Announcement at The Game Awards
Well duh
It wouldn't be a video game event without a bit of Fortnite thrown into the mix. Geoff Keighley has taken to Twitter to announce that the Battle Royale behemoth will receive a world premiere announcement at The Game Awards on Thursday from creative director Donald Mustard himself. Most interestingly, Keighley wraps his tweet up by...
News There's a Fortnite Branded DualShock 4 Controller Now
But it's nothing special
It's been funny watching all three console manufacturers scramble to plaster their respective platforms with Fortnite branding – developer Epic Games must be laughing all the way to the bank. While bundles for the free-to-play megahit do make some sort of sense we suppose, this DualShock 4 controller in the UK has us...
News NFL Fortnite Skins Touchdown in the Most Ambitious Crossover Event in History
Automatic first down
Fortnite celebrations have become as common as the Gronk spike on Sundays, so it's perhaps no surprise to see the NFL partner with the biggest game in the world to bring American football outfits to the behemoth Battle Royale. To be fair, even if you're not a fan of the sport, these costumes do look cool – especially...
News You've Been Waiting for This Official Fortnite NERF Blaster
Maybe you didn't realise it
The omnipresent Fortnite continues to wheedle its way into every corner of popular culture, with this NERF Blaster representing the natural next step before Happy Meal freebies parachute into McDonald's restaurants. Due out next summer, the $49.99 dart gun features flip-up sights and a motor, so you can pick off prey at...
News Free-to-Play Fortnite: Battle Royale Coming to Shops Next Month
Stocking stuffer
Fortnite may be free-to-play, but it's such a big phenomenon that it will benefit from having a store presence this holiday. Epic Games has partnered with Warner Bros to make that a reality, announcing that the complimentary title will make it into stores on the PlayStation 4 from 13th November. But how, we hear you ask, do you...
News Fortnite Players on PS4 Can Now Login on Other Consoles
Full-scale account merging coming in November
It's all change on the cross-play front, with Sony launching a Fortnite beta that will eventually open the doors for more PlayStation 4 games to interact with the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Of course, one of the big issues with Epic Games' behemoth Battle Royale back at E3 2018 was that fans who...
News Sony Bringing Cross-Console Play Beta to Fortnite Today
Play with Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, more
Sony said that it was "confident" of a cross-console play solution on the PlayStation 4, and it genuinely wasn't lying. PlayStation president John Kodera has taken to the PlayStation Blog to announce an open beta for Fortnite, which will allow "cross-platform gameplay, progression, and commerce...
News Free Fortnite Goodies Available to PS Plus Members
Winner, winner
Good news, Fortnite fans: there's a free PlayStation Plus loot pack available on the PS Store right now. Members can claim exclusive items like the Flappy Glider, Controlling Pickaxe, and Skydiving Trail all totally free of charge – just ensure that you're subscribed and add the bundle to your basket.
News Of Course There's a Fortnite Themed Monopoly Board on the Way
There's a storm coming
Fortnite is beginning to have a monopoly on the Battle Royale genre, and, well, it's about to have a monopoly on the tabletop as well. Proving once again that Hasbro's popular board game can accommodate any brand, Epic Games' uber-hit will pass go on 1st October. Fortnite creative director Donald Mustard tweeted:...
News Sony Won't Allow Fortnite Cross-Play Because It Believes That PS4 Offers the Best Experience
Let the controversy ensue
Oh boy, this quote is sure to rile some people up. Speaking at the IFA Technology show in Germany, Sony chief executive Kenichiro Yoshida was quizzed on the current situation surrounding the lack of cross-console play functionality for the PlayStation 4 version of Fortnite. He said: "On cross-platform,...
Gamescom 2018 Horror as Fortnite Fan Takes a Public Dump and Leaves It to Stink
It's Friday afternoon and Gamescom 2018 has pretty much wrapped up -- you're damn right we're going to write about someone taking a sh*t at a gaming convention. As reported by PlayNation.de, there was a huge queue to play Fortnite at Gamescom 2018. Disregarding the fact that thousands of people queued up for hours on end to play bloody...
News EA Is Considering Free-to-Play Games After Fortnite's Success
Who's next?
During EA's most recent earnings call, CFO Blake Jorgensen stated that the company is "interested in experimenting" with free-to-play games. This, of course, follows on from the gigantic success of Fortnite -- a title that was brought up numerous times during the presentation. Jorgensen was asked whether a game like...
Guide Fortnite Basketball Court Locations - Where to Score a Basket on Different Hoops
Slam dunk
Finding the basketball courts locations and scoring a basket on different hoops is one of the week two Battle Pass challenges in season five of Fortnite. You'll need a Battle Pass to take this challenge on, but complete it and you'll earn Battle Stars that will help fire you up the Battle Pass tiers to quicker earn those awesome cosmetic...
Guide Fortnite - Where to Search Between an Oasis, Rock Archway, and Dinosaurs
There be treasure
Searching between an oasis, rock archway, and dinosaurs is one of the week two challenges in season five of Fortnite. You'll need a Battle Pass to take this challenge on, but complete it and you'll earn Battle Stars that will help fire you up the Battle Pass tiers to quicker earn those awesome cosmetic rewards. In this guide,...
Guide Fortnite - How to Search Between Movie Titles
Pick a movie
Searching between movie titles is one of the Week 10 challenges in season four of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll get a bunch of XP that goes towards those tasty season four Battle Pass rewards. In this guide, we'll detail the exact location of the treasure you have to find to complete this challenge. Once you've...
Guide Fortnite - How to Skydive Through Floating Rings
Fly you fools
Skydiving through floating rings is one of the Week 10 challenges in Season Four of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll get a bunch of XP that goes towards those tasty season four Battle Pass rewards. In this guide, we'll detail exactly how to skydive through floating rings so you can complete this challenge with ease. ...
Soapbox Fortnite's Popularity Couldn't Have Happened to a More Deserving Game
Liam's feeling good every time he leaves the Battle Bus
Fortnite is the biggest video game in the world right now, and the best thing is, it deserves it. As battle royale chatter sweeps across every classroom and workplace worldwide, it would have been easy for a small sense of arrogance to creep in. But in fact, the complete opposite has...
Guide Fortnite Haunted Hills Treasure Map Location - How to Follow the Treasure Map
What to do to complete Fortnite's new challenge
You'll need to follow the Haunted Hills treasure map to complete one of Fortnite's Week 9 challenges. Doing so will earn you valuable XP, which will contribute towards your Battle Pass rewards. This guide will reveal the Haunted Hills treasure map's location, while also showing how you can follow it...
Guide Fortnite Week 9 Challenges, Battle Pass, Blockbuster and Carbide Challenges Explained
Royale with cheese
Fortnite challenges provide a perfect reason to play even more Fortnite. You know, besides the fact that it's intensely addictive stuff. You'll need a Battle Pass to get the most out of it, which costs real money unless you know how to get yourself some free V-Bucks, but a Battle Pass lasts an entire season of Fortnite, which is...
News PUBG Corp Withdraws Copyright Lawsuit Against Epic Games and Fortnite
Victory royale
About a month ago, we reported that PUBG Corp, the company behind PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, had issued a copyright violation lawsuit against the creators of Fortnite, Epic Games. Well, the studio now seems to have suddenly dropped all legal action. PUBG Corp has been making a case against Epic since January 2018, and planned to...
News Fortnite PS4 Bundle Leaked at Just the Right Time
Includes exclusive skin
Remember in one of the Batman movies where Alfred informs Bruce Wayne that "some men just want to watch the world burn"? We can't help but write this article with a wry, Joker-esque smirk: Sony appears to have leaked a Fortnite console bundle, which looks set to release in Europe next month. This is going to go down...
Guide Fortnite - Where to Search Between a Bear, Crater, and a Refrigerator Shipment
Locate the Bear, Crater, and a Refrigerator Shipment
Finding out where to search between a Bear, Crater, and a Refrigerator Shipment is one of Fortnite's Week 8 Challenges. You'll need to complete it in alongside searching for Hungry Gnome locations in order to earn precious XP. You can find out more about
Guide Fortnite Hungry Gnome Locations - Where to Search for Hungry Gnomes
Gnome joke
Searching for Hungry Gnomes is one of Fortnite's Week 8 Challenges, and you're going to need to find seven if you want to earn some XP to contribute towards your Battle Pass rewards. This guide will show all Fortnite's Hungry Gnome locations, making completing this week's challenge a breeze. You can learn more about Fortn


text:
Your mouth will go through several changes throughout your lifetime. Although individuals will experience vital dental milestones from 17 and 21 years of age where there is a growth of their wisdom teeth or third molars.
Over time you might've come across several assumptions and myths related to wisdom teeth such as you need to have them removed, or they'll cause you issues. When in fact not everybody ends up having to remove their wisdom teeth. There is a lot of myths surrounding wisdom teeth and its 'painful' extraction procedures and more.
Chances are, a lot of your information about your third molars come from your family and friends, or just plain hearsay. The information being tossed around by different people could be myths or facts, but it's hard to tell — unless you're getting your information from a reputable source, like your dentist or oral surgeon.
Following are the Myths and Realities of Wisdom teeth:
Myth 1: You have to get your wisdom teeth extracted
In Reality: Not all people get their wisdom teeth. Some individuals have wisdom teeth underneath their gums that never erupt. Others may have one or two erupt, and some don't have any at all. All these scenarios are acceptable unless you begin experiencing problems with these teeth.
As per research, 35 percent of the population have no wisdom teeth, these people were born without them. You can't know for sure if you have them or not until your dentist takes some x-rays of your teeth when you're between the ages of 17 and 25.
Myth 2: You'll Know If You Have Wisdom Teeth
In Reality: This is not always the case. Just because you can't see your third molars doesn't mean you don't have them. The reason behind this is because your jawbone or soft tissue could enclose your wisdom teeth.
Any hidden teeth can only be revealed after the dentist takes an x-ray. The x-ray will also show if you're having any potential issues with the growth of these teeth as well.
Myth 3: Wisdom Teeth Extraction Is Compulsion
In Reality: This is also false – wisdom teeth don't always need to come out. It is commonly believed that if wisdom teeth aren't taken out it'll cause crowding or become more impacted and painful. Also, that they need braces or orthodontic treatment.
It is not true in all cases. Although wisdom teeth could be contributing to crowding and lead to discomfort and pain, some individuals never have problems with their third molars. They have healthy teeth that come in properly positioned.
A study showed there are 10 million wisdom teeth extractions every year from five million individuals. Out of these extractions, 60 percent aren't even needed. If your third molars come in properly aligned and healthy, there's no reason you should have them removed.
However, there are times when extraction might be necessary. These instances include:
Jaw damage
Damage to other teeth
Inflamed gums
Sinus problems
Diet and Dental work can be vital to the contribution to impacted wisdom teeth. Historically, people who consumed a tough diet had more wear on their teeth, which caused their teeth to drift and room for their wisdom teeth.
These days, our diets are much better for our teeth. There's also better dental care available, including braces and retainers, providing you with healthier and straighter teeth, but not a whole lot of room for wisdom teeth. Hence, wisdom teeth don't emerge until the dental arch grows bigger, that is if there's room. Your wisdom teeth can cause problems if there isn't enough space for them to emerge or if they erupt improperly positioned. If your teeth are trapped under your gums or jaw, they are impacted and require oral surgery.
Myth 4: There Is No Need For Wisdom Teeth
In Realty: They perform the same function like your other teeth- making chewing easier. Anthropologists believe that humans historically needed wisdom teeth to consume rough and coarse food like tough roots, meat, and leaves that required more chewing effort.
Today's diets, however, consist of softer foods and utensils to cut our food, making it easier to chew and eat food without the use of wisdom teeth. Evolutionary biologists say wisdom teeth have become functionless.


text:
Welcome to our online store!
0 items, 0.00
Best Sellers
MC100Z Zinc MC Coated Wheel Weight 1oz.[SNMC100Z] [$15.06]
MC050Z Zinc MC Coated Wheel Weight 1/2oz.[SNMC050Z] [$10.74]
P150ZU Pass. Weight-Uncoated 1.50oz-Zinc 25/Box [SNP150ZU] [$14.96]
P050ZU Pass. Weight-Uncoated .5oz-Zinc 25/Box[SNP050ZU] [$6.86]
P100ZU Pass. Weight-Uncoated 1oz-Zinc 25/Box[SNP100ZU] [$11.10]
MC075Z Zinc MC Coated Wheel Weight 3/4oz.[SNMC075Z] [$12.86]
P075ZU Pass. Weight-Uncoated .75oz-Zinc 25/Box[SNP075ZU] [$9.68]
P025ZU Pass. Weight Uncoated .25oz-Zinc 25/Box[SNP025ZU] [$6.16]
P125ZU Pass. Weight-Uncoated 1.25oz-Zinc 25/Box[SNP125ZU] [$13.00]
MC125Z Zinc MC Coated Wheel Weight 1.25oz.[SNMC125Z] [$17.22]
Shopping Cart Items
0 items
Your Account
Share This!


text:
AOPA Australia CEO Ben Morgan has described his organisation's exclusion from the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) as counter-productive to aviation safety.
In a letter yet to be delivered to CASA CEO Shane Carmody and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester, Morgan says not including AOPA Australia, the Aviation Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Business Association (AMROBA) and the Aerial Application Association of Australia (AAAA) means that general aviation has not been given fair representation.
ASAP is made up of only six members:
- Qantas
- Virgin Australia
- Airports Association of Australia
- Regional Aviation Association of Australia
- The Australian Aviation Associations Forum
- Recreational Aviation Australia.
"Whilst the AOPA Australia can appreciate and understand CASA's desire to streamline its industry consultative panels, we do not support the exclusion of the general aviation (GA) industry associations," Morgan states.
"Based on CASA data, the GA sector of the Australian aviation industry is by far the largest employer and overall stakeholder, only second to the airline industry. The importance and value of GA to the overall Australian aviation economy can only be considered vital.
"Excluding the GA industry associations from the ASAP is viewed as counterproductive to the overall safety objectives that guide CASA, further damaging the already strained relationship between the regulator and industry. It is also being viewed by many as an attempt to silence constructive industry objection and opposition."
The make up of ASAP has been controversial since the new of the panel was released, but CASA has stated the the inclusion of The Australian Aviation Associations Forum (TAAAF) covers most of the GA associations. AOPA, AMROBA and AAAA are all members organisation of TAAAF.
Despite this, AOPA Australia and Ben Morgan believe there is scope for independent representation outside of TAAAF.
"The expansion of the ASAP to nine members does not represent an unreasonable or unmanageable number, and would not negatively impact on the ability of the panel to achieve its goals," Morgan says in the letter. "What this expansion would do, is to ensure the GA industry is provided with valuable 'direct' representation and would demonstrate CASA's commitment to genuine co-operation.
"The concerns and challenges facing the GA community at this time require clear and direct representation at the highest levels of both CASA and the government, so as to enable open and transparent debate of the issues which are holding our industry in decline and damaging our collective future.
"We must both encourage open and free debate on the topics which challenge our thinking and resolve to identify solutions that can provide maximum benefit to both safety and industry productivity."
The letter is expected to be made publically available this afternoon.


text:
We met working for another design shop and quickly learned we were both East Coasters who shared a love for color, weird shapes and anything Italian. We talked daily about bringing something colorful and different to the LA market, a shop that would be beautiful while still approachable and fun. With these values in mind, we founded Candid Home in the tail end of 2018.
Ashley is from Connecticut and has over 15 years experience as a Visual Merchandiser and Interior Stylist in New York City and LA. Brooke is from DC, studied at Otis College of Art and Design for Interior Design and has worked for a number of small businesses in LA covering design, fashion and PR. We both live in Echo Park/Silverlake and feel very connected to our Candid neighborhood.
Candid Home offers a mix of vintage furniture and home goods sourced globally, as well as current LA-based fine art and small goods from an array of vendors worldwide. We hope you love the store as much as we loved creating it. Stay tuned for future events, custom designs and collaborations!


text: After Tonya's "Used-Date Party" ends in a nasty brawl, the women try to pick up the shattered pieces of their friendship. Christy, Briana and Lila bring the girls together for a fun 5k race, only to insult Terra and Tonya, igniting another blow-up. Lila throws a cocktail party to make peace, but gets a frosty reception from everyone.


text:
A new chanting book is published on the Ancient Buddhist Texts website meant specifically for meditators.
Syntax of the Cases in the Pali Nikayas Published
A publication of the finest guide to Pāli syntax, which was written by Prof. Wijesekera, on the Ancient Buddhist Texts website.
Publication of the Pāli Prosody Vuttodaya on Ancient Buddhist Texts
Publication of a text, translation and major commentary on the central prosody used in the Pali tradition.
A Buddhist Perspective… now published in Sinhala Translation
A publication in hard and soft copy of the Sinhala translation of A Buddhist Perspective on Pain, Stress and Illness by Ven Sumedha.
Buddhist Parables published on Ancient Buddhist Texts
Publication on the Ancient Buddhist Texts website of EW Burlingame's translation of over 200 Buddhist Parables from the Pāli tradition.
Atthakatha image files on Sri Lankan Pali Texts
Publication of the first images of the commentaries and auxiliary works on my website Sri Lankan Pali Texts
The Discourse concerning Vāseṭṭha and its commentary
A new publication of an important doctrinal discourse of the Buddha and its traditional commentary on Ancient Buddhist Texts.
Making short urls using javascript and a .htaccess file
I have recently introduced short urls into my Ancient Buddhist Texts website, this post explains how I did it.
Traditional Monastic Reflections adapted for Lay People
A new edition of the traditional monastic reflections of robes, almsfood, dwellings and medicine, together with a version for lay people also.
Unedited Archives of Acarya Godwin's Retreat Talks
A new page for unedited transcripts and over 100 hours of recordings of Acarya Godwin Samararatne.
Noun Syntax added to A Practical Guide to Pali Grammar
A useful new addition to my Guide to Pali Grammar.
Seven New Books in the Henri van Zeyst Archives
Seven new works, both introductory and expository, added to the Henri van Zeyst Archives.
New Website about Buddhism and Human Rights
A new website to house writings and other materials for the radical writings on Buddhism of Nalin Swaris.
Parallels to the Dhammapada Verses published
A new study and listing of the parallels to the Pali Dhammapada found in the Canon and in other MIA languages.
Audio and Audiobook Recordings added to Asvaghosa's Gold
Mike Cross' readings of his translations of Buddhacarita and Saundarananda now published.
Uposatha Calendars 2016
The calendars for the 2016 uposatha ceremonies as held in the main traditions.
New Set of Godwin's Talks Available
A new set of public and retreat talks by Acarya Godwin Samararatne from the Netherlands in 1996.
Two photo Albums from Chinatown in Jakarta
Two photo albums taken in the Chinatown area of Jakarta featuring an unusual Traditional House and a series of Chinese Temples.
Photographs of the Batujaya Candi Sites in West Java
Photographs of some of the only Candi sites to have been excavated in West Java, Indonesia.


text:
Getting Response From Direct Mail
There are many ways to improve the response rate of direct mail campaigns. Although we are going to focus on direct mail as an example, many of these strategies can be used in other mediums. You would do well to think how you could transfer these to the advertising vehicle of your choice.
- Give a FREE gift to increase response.
- Make sure your headline is compelling and can stand alone.
- Make your offer easy to respond to.
- Take a look at what your competition is doing and do something completely different.
- Make sure the design of your piece is congruent with your message and market.
- Check with the post office on rules and regulations before designing your piece.
- Eliminate risk by offering a rock solid guarantee of a free trial period.
- Make sure your copy is in plain English. No industry jargon.
- Invest in a copywriter or graphic designer to get higher response.
- Benefits are the reason to buy. Make sure you list these and not features.
- More benefits will get you better results. Put them in the P.S., on the envelope and in the main body copy.
- When constructing a two-page letter, end the first page in the middle of a sentence to encourage your reader to continue to the next page.
- Make sure your offer is prominent on the page.
- Start selling immediately. Do not use lead-in copy or useless background information.
- Make sure you use deadlines to encourage immediate action.
- Be sure to tell your prospect what you want them to do.


text:
Congratulations to these Viewers' Choice Winners for 2016.
|Large Quilt Winner: Carol's Heavenly Garden by Carol Wight-Jones, Deb Hardman, Mary Lee and Jan Wills.
|Small Quilt Winner: Effervescence by Kay Baehr
|Miniature Quilt Winner: Birches by Chris Matiukas
|Mixed Media Quilt Winner: Call Me by Linda Postlethwait
|Modern Quilt Winner: Birch Trees by Irene Stewart
|Medium Quilt Winner: Jacobean Journey by Elizabeth Roberts
|Wearables Winner: Black Jacket by Jane Ferguson


text:
- This event has passed.
Oakwood School (K-8) Open House
October 26, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Oakwood School offers an exceptional learning environment for K-8 students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other language based learning differences. Our expert team meets students where they are,
nurturing strengths, remediating areas of need and equipping each child with strategies to succeed and build confidence. This unique approach transforms the lives of our students as they recognize their endless possibilities.
Join us to learn specifics about our program, tour the campus and meet students and teachers.


text:
After a detailed countback process which resulted in the need for a final adjudicator, a Holstein cow from Jaspers Brush in the NSW Shoalhaven has won the title of Supreme Champion Dairy Female at the 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
But the story is not only that Avonlea Fever Suzette emerged the dairy competition's version of Best in Show in 2017, she was the defending Supreme Champion Dairy Female from the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
To win, the five-and-a-half year old Holstein had to beat off all competition in her own classes and breed, and then be considered the best example of a cow across all dairy breeds exhibited and entered at the Show.
The dairy competition consisted of the breeds Holstein, Jersey, Guernsey, Ayrshire, Illawarra, and Brown Swiss.
When all the voting of class wins was counted across the dairy breeds, there was nothing in the standings between a Senior Champion Female Jersey from Tallygaroopna, Victoria, and the Holstein Senior Female Champion.
An adjudicator was called in and decided Avonlea Fever Suzette was the Supreme Champion Dairy Female winner for a second year running.
Owner and handler Justin Walsh says back-to-back wins is incredibly satisfying.
"It's the culmination of a lot of hard work leading up to the Show and then competing here throughout it", he said.
"To win Supreme Champion once is great, to win two years in a row is amazing."
Another Holstein producer, Murribrook Holsteins from Moss Vale in the NSW Southern Highlands has finished the 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show as the most successful dairy breeder.
The Holstein breed produces the highest milk yields of the dairy breeds found in Australia.
Each cow exhibited at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is milked daily on site and can produce upwards of 30 litres of milk each time.
It is not the first time a single animal has been a repeat winner of the Supreme Dairy Female trophy at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Wilson family from Tamworth and their Jersey Cow Shirlinn Icy Eve claimed the title in three consecutive years (2012, 2013, 2014).