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Yellowstone County Conservatives Have Bigger Fish to Fry
The two most important races on the ballot for conservatives in Montana this year are getting James Brown elected to the Montana Supreme Court, and getting Ryan Zinke elected to the Western Congressional District.
Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT) appears to have it in the bag, as the Eastern Congressional District was drawn more heavily Republican to begin with during the state's redistricting process. Especially now that the Democrats appear to be splitting their votes between Penny Ronning and Gary Buchanan.
I just got back from the Western Congressional District. It is clear that conservatives are now united behind Ryan Zinke, and against the two open borders "libs" running in the race against Zinke. Anyone propping up the open borders "lib"ertarian candidate is seen as merely helping the Democrat and would bear the blame if the Democrats were able to pull it off.
Meanwhile, back in Yellowstone County it has been interesting to see the division amongst some conservatives over the county commissioner race. Mark Morse won the GOP primary against the incumbent Denis Pitman. I've always enjoyed conversations with both Morse and Pitman. Pitman is now waging a write-in campaign. Write-in campaigns are always long shots, but in this case there is no Democrat in the race so at least it doesn't risk pulling votes away from the Republican and towards the Democrat.
On many occasions, I've heard Yellowstone County conservatives debating the race, and I just can't help but wonder- don't Yellowstone County conservatives have bigger fish to fry? Shouldn't all of their efforts be spent on the Montana Supreme Court, competitive legislative districts, and Congressional races that could determine who controls Congress?
State Senator-elect Barry Usher (R-Billings) weighed in with his thoughts over the weekend:


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shelf: science-engineering

title: Apple denied my ipad pro battery replacement

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My 2018 12.9 iPad Pro is old. In technology years, it’s super old. However, it’s my favourite iPad and despite many new versions that Apple has since released, I have not been tempted to replace it.
My only issue with this particular iPad is unsurprisingly its battery life. Makes perfect sense. I have used this iPad every day literally for years. In recent months, I could tell it’s not lasting as long. It’s dying within 2 to 3 hours of moderate use.
Unlike iPhones, there is no native way of checking the battery health on the iPad. This obviously is an oversight on Apple’s part but I am considering this as a deliberate choice Apple made. Allow me to explain.
According to CoconutBattery, my iPad battery health is at 72.2% and iMazing reported it at 73%. Not exactly the same, but I’d argue, it’s pretty much the same. Please note, according to CoconutBattery, I am using 9% of my iPad storage and that is incorrect. I am actually using approximately 75% of my storage.
With this added information, I booked an appointment at my local Apple Store, expecting to pay a few hundred dollars for a battery replacement.
The Apple Store representative conducted an iPad diagnostic and said that Apple will not be replacing the battery. According to their tests, the battery health is 85%. The battery health needs to be less than 80% for Apple to consider replacing it. At first, I thought, why does that matter, I am paying for a battery replacement anyway but, those are the rules. The issue here is that both Mac apps are reporting my battery health as degraded and well under 80%.
A few days later, I called Apple and asked to conduct a diagnostic over the phone and the results were the same, 85% battery health.
Therefore, I feel a bit cheated by Apple. Obviously either both third party apps are wrong or Apple’s diagnostic is wrong.
So, I am left with the 2018 iPad Pro waiting for the battery to further degrade so Apple can replace it. I can tell you, this experience has not encouraged me to consider upgrading, anyway.


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Server Side Includes in Shared Web Hosting
All of the shared web hosting that we offer you support Server Side Includes, so you can add dynamic components to your static website that you host on our cloud platform. By setting up an empty .htaccess file and typing in a few lines of code inside it, you can activate SSI for a domain or perhaps a subdomain. The file involved must be within the particular folder where you are going to use SSI you'll be able to find the code within our Frequently Asked Questions section, so you do not need any kind of coding knowledge. The 24/7 tech support staff shall also be able to assist you with enabling Server Side Includes if you're not confident how to proceed. You should additionally remember to modify the extension of all of the files which will use SSI from .html to .shtml and ensure that the links on your site point to the appropriate files.
Server Side Includes in Semi-dedicated Servers
It will not take you more than a moment to enable Server Side Includes when you've got a semi-dedicated server plan with us. If you decide to activate this feature, you will need to create an .htaccess file in the main folder for the domain name or subdomain in which you want SSI to be active. In this file, you have to copy and paste some code, that you can see in the FAQ article we have devoted to SSI. You'll find the latter within the Help area of your Hosting Control Panel, so you don't need any previous knowledge of this kind of things. The only two things you must take care of are renaming all webpages that shall use Server Side Includes from .html to .shtml and updating each of the links in your website, in order that they lead to the renamed files.


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title: Elderly driver responsible for fatal pedestrian

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Investigators in New York are attempting to determine the cause of a fatalpedestrian accident that occurred on Saturday evening. The incident occurred in Batavia at approximately 7:01 PM. According to the police, 58-year-old Joseph W. Ogozaly was attempting to cross the intersection of Main and Bank Street when he was struck by a pickup truck. An unidentified elderly driver was operating the truck and pulled over a short distance from the accident to view the damage on the vehicle. He told police that believed he had hit a curb and was unaware that he struck a man. Ogozaly was transported to a hospital where he died from the injuries he sustained in the accident. Authorities investigating the accident and have not yet charged the driver with any violations. Investigators believe that Ogozaly was utilizing a crosswalk when he was hit.
Nearly 5,000 pedestrians are killed each year in accidents involving motor vehicles. While there are several safety precautions pedestrians are encouraged to follow, a pedestrian accident may not be avoidable due to the negligence of the driver liable. Operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, fatigued driving, and distracted driving are a couple examples of driver negligence that are most common causes of pedestrian accidents. The results of these accidents are typically serious because a pedestrian is defenseless against a collision. If you have suffered an injury or lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, it is crucial that you consult the legal advice of a St. Louis pedestrian accident lawyer.
At Meyerkord & Kurth, LLC, our personal injury attorneys have over 100 years of experience combined. We are passionate about obtaining the justice you deserve when another party has caused you harm. We will work diligently to hold the at-fault driver responsible while recovering the maximum compensation possible for your damages.Contact us today for a free no-obligation consultation.


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title: Ncba reaps billions from fuliza m shwari

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NCBA Group PLC has recorded a profit after tax of Ksh3.41 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2022, an increase of 20 percent compared to the Ksh2.84 billion posted during a similar period in 2021.
Most of the profits have been realized through digital loans, which entail Fuliza, an overdraft facility offered through Safaricom’s M-Pesa and M-shwari, a digital loan facility also offered through M-Pesa.
NCBA Group disbursed Ksh163.4 billion in digital loans, 26 percent increase year on year in line with its digitization agenda and its commitment to supporting small businesses and individual customers during this period.
Assets grew to Ksh587.4 billion, eight percent up year on year while customer deposits closed at Ksh 465.5 billion, seven percent up year on year.
Operating income increased to Ksh13.2 billion, 11 percent up year on year even as provision for credit losses for the quarter was Ksh2.5Bn, four percent down year on year.
Non-Performing Loans (NPL’s) coverage ratio improved to 72.6 percent, from 65.0 percent in the same period last year.
Profit before tax was recorded at Ksh4.85 billion, 25 percent up year on year, which saw profit after tax close at Ksh3.41 billion, a 20 percent up year on year.
Commenting on the results, John Gachora, Group Managing Director, NCBA Group said the results reflect strong underlying performance across all areas of the business and an improving economy.
“Our financial results this quarter, are a strong reflection that the post-merger foundation that we have built is very solid and is unlocking growth opportunities while delivering operational efficiencies,” said Mr Gachora.
In Q1 2022, total assets increased to Ksh587 billion, representing a growth of eight percent year on year. Customer deposits in the period also increased by seven percent year on year fuelled by strong business development efforts that have attracted new customers to the Group.
Net interest income recorded an eight percent increase year on year due to growth in interest income from treasury investments. The overall effect was an operating income in the period that closed at Ksh13.2 billion representing 11 percent growth against prior year performance.
The Group gross loans stood at KKsh285.2 billion, representing two percent year on year growth in all banking subsidiaries. Digital loan disbursements however, increased significantly by 26 percent to Ksh163.4 billion from Ksh129.9 billion during the same period a year ago.
NCBA Group’s non-performing loan ratio stands at 15.8 percent, largely in line with industry-wide levels. In Q1 2022, NCBA Group further improved the NPL coverage ratio to 72.6 percent from 65.0 percent in the same period last year. Additionally, NCBA Group’s focus on maintaining high credit quality as well as the concerted recovery efforts, particularly in the digital lending business have begun to bear fruit in stabilizing the credit portfolio.
NCBA Group’s capital and liquidity levels remain very strong, with liquidity at 63 percent and Total capital / Total risk-weighted assets at 17.9 percent.


shelf: education

title: Hot plates

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With warming plates from Horeca Traders you can keep all kinds of dishes, but also coffee, at the desired temperature. At Horeca Traders you have an extensive choice of dozens of models of electric warming plates. Models from well-known brands for professional use in the catering industry. Think of the well-known catering brands such as Saro, Buffalo and Bartscher. There are large and smaller warming plates, single and double or heating plates with hood.
Hospitality hot plates for professionals
A hot plate is not suitable for heating dishes directly, you should store them in a GN container or, for example, a pan or jug. Incidentally, you will also find an extensive range of GN containers and other containers and pans for use on the hot plate. The hot plates from Horeca Traders are all suitable for professional use, but a hot plate is of course also very handy for home, office or canteen use. The Buffalo Hot Plate Double, for example, is very attractively priced, robust and very reliable. Suitable for most standard coffee pots.
Electric warming plates for jugs and dishes
The hot plates can be roughly divided into flat plates and round plates, suitable for jugs. The choice is large and varied so that you will always find a suitable hot plate. There are also more special models available. For example, look at the Bartscher stainless steel hot plate in black. This hot plate is suitable for induction, easy to operate and has a temperature range of 50 to 100 degrees. The Lincat Seal hot plate with hood heats dishes for up to two hours. Heating from both the bottom and the top (using two infrared lamps).
Buy a warming plate at Horeca Traders
If you are looking for a suitable hot plate, you will find an extensive selection at Horeca Traders. View all plates on our website and contact us if you would like more personal advice. In addition to hot plates, you will also find an extensive range of catering hot lamps, hot bridges, hot display cabinets and everything else you need in the field of heating.


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title: Bookmarked recipes every tuesday event 11

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This is the 36th volume of Bookmarked Recipes - Every Tuesday Event. You can find recipes for all other volumes here. where we all with link the blog posts where we posted a recipe that we had Bookmarked from another blog or book or magazine or simply from a TV show written on a blank paper. It would be great to know when you bookmarked it (date), if you would like to share it, not mandatory.
Remember, you will have to post that recipe on Tuesday, 12th April 2011 and no archived or past recipes are allowed to be entered in this event. You can make that recipe any date or time, but it has be posted on Tuesday. Hope that is clear :)
Important Note: The recipe has to be from another source (blog, magazine, friend, noted from somewhere in your diary etc.) and importantly as this is a vegetarian blog, it has to be a vegetarian recipe, no kind of meat allowed. Eggs are allowed, but only in baking.
Please use the logo displayed below in your post and link it with this post or the original announcement post of this event.
Once you have posted your recipe on your blog, simply link it using "Mr. Linky" below. Linking will open only after 12 am on 12th April 2011 (India Time) and will stay open till end of the day (US Pacific Time).
Hoping to see lots of recipes as I know all of us have bookmarked recipe, blogger or non-blogger. If you are a non-blogger, please feel free to send me the recipe with pic and the source of your bookmark.
That's all for now. Take care till next post.


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shelf: history-culture

title: Excerpt from michel rabagliatis paul at home

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A few weeks ago Drawn & Quarterly sent me a PDF of the new graphic novel, Paul at Home, by Michel Rabagliati. It was released today. Presented in black and white with excellent grayscale shading (similar to the style of Palookaville by Seth), Paul at Home tells the story of Paul, an everyday person who lives an everyday life in Montreal. No superheroes, no thrills, no capers. Just trips to the supermarket, visits to mother, childhood summer vacations in Wildwood, putting up with crotchety neighbors. Paul is kind of like a French Canadian Harvey Pekar, and I loved every mundane, masterfully executed page.
Read an excerpt from 's Paul at Home.
From Drawn and Quarterly:
If you aren't familiar with Michel, he truly is a superstar of Quebecois comics. He has spent several decades telling semi-autobiographical stories about his grouchy alter ego, Paul, selling over half a million copies in French alone. Gradually he has recreated an entire reality — that of French-speaking Quebec — via the ordinary stories of this one man's life. The comics are sometimes sweet, sometimes melancholy, often self-deprecatingly funny, and he's so popular in Quebec that a feature film was made of Paul's adventures.
This is an oddly apt book for pandemic life, not just because of the title. Paul At Home is about divorce, aging, loneliness, about feeling disconnected from an increasingly digital world, and about trying to figure out who you are when you defined yourself as a parent or a child or a husband for so long — and those roles no longer apply in the same way. It's very self-aware and funny about all of these things, and like every one of Michel's books, he absolutely captures the texture (and quirks) of everyday life in Montreal. He nails the weird combination of intimacy and isolation that city life offers, where we know our neighbors' business intimately but are hesitant to speak to the stranger sitting next to us on the bus.


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title: Supreme court takes up major gun rights case

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a case involving the right to carry firearms outside the home. The case, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Corlett, is the first Second Amendment case the high court has taken in more than a decade.
The case involves a legal challenge to a New York law which prohibits the concealed carry of handguns in public. The plaintiffs applied for a concealed-carry license from the state of New York but their applications were rejected.
New York state law requires applicants to show that they have a “special need” and “proper cause” to qualify to hold firearms under state law, and the state decided the plaintiffs did not meet that standard. New York usually grants concealed carry licenses only to security professionals or others who can demonstrate that they face grave threats due to their occupation or public identity.
The applicants who were denied a permit argue that the state’s limits on concealed carry violate the Second Amendment, since New York does not allow the open carry of firearms, and the law makes it virtually impossible for the ordinary law-abiding citizen to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm either.
The Supreme Court’s ruling on the dispute could be a watershed moment for the Second Amendment. The Court hasn’t made a substantive ruling on the scope of the Second Amendment since 2008, when it held in District of Columbia v. Heller that the Amendment protects the right of individuals to keep arms in their home (and not just those Americans who were members of a “militia”).
Two years later, the Court ruled in another case, McDonald v. City of Chicago, which didn’t break new ground on the Second Amendment but did clarify that the individual right articulated in Heller did not just protect Americans from federal gun laws that would seek to deny them the right keep arms in their homes, but from similar laws passed by state and local governments as well.
While the individual right to keep arms in the home articulated in Heller was an important development, it did nothing to answer questions about the legality of many other gun laws. And since Heller and McDonald, the Supreme Court has gone out of its way to avoid ruling on any Second Amendment cases, rejecting numerous challenges to other gun regulations.
Here in our state, the Mississippi Justice Institute filed a constitutional challenge last year to an executive order that banned the open carry of firearms in the City of Jackson, ostensibly due to Covid-19. That lawsuit relied in part on the Mississippi Constitution, which explicitly protects the open carry of firearms. But the lawsuit also alleged that the executive order violated the Second Amendment, and thus could have resulted in precedent that the Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms outside the home. However, the case never got that far, as the city ultimately conceded the lawsuit and a consent decree was entered by the Court which ordered the City of Jackson to never again ban the open carry of firearms.
Who would have thought that in 2021, nearly 230 years after the Second Amendment was ratified, that we still wouldn’t have firm precedent on whether Americans have a right to bear arms outside of their home? That question will likely soon be answered.


title: I was wrong about the pixel 9 pro xl

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The most important common cellphone in Google’s Pixel 9 vary, the 9 Professional XL isn’t a delicate handset by any means. It’s an imposing slab of steel and glass, combining the big 6.8-inch show with a really distinctive rear digicam module.
As somebody who sometimes prefers small telephones, this didn’t significantly enchantment to me. However forward of a visit to Hawaii for the Snapdragon Summit, which I knew would push my cellphone to its limits, it was the best choice obtainable to me.
The iPhone 16 Professional, which I’d simply completed reviewing, was nonetheless too unfamiliar after switching to an iPhone for the primary time in 12 years. And the Pixel 9 Professional’s battery life merely wasn’t ok for the lengthy days that I knew had been forward of me.
That made the 9 Professional XL a significantly better alternative for this journey, however I nonetheless had loads of considerations about how it might fare. Luckily, the qualities I used to be frightened about ended up both not being a problem or had been significantly better than anticipated. Let’s run by way of them one after the other.
It’s too large and hulking
This was undoubtedly my largest fear. The Pixel 9 Professional is a heavy cellphone, weighing 221g. With the official case utilized, that turned 265g. In different phrases, uncomfortably heavy after I first put my SIM card in it. Initially, I couldn’t even maintain the cellphone for lengthy with out my hand getting drained.
Nevertheless it’s outstanding simply how rapidly I acquired used to this. Inside a few days, I used to be utilizing it identical to I might some other cellphone, and shortly forgot it was even that heavy.
Jon Mundy / Foundry
The dimensions of the cellphone was additionally a priority, nevertheless it felt no totally different from some other big-screen cellphone I’d tried. Whereas one-handed utilization may not be doable, that’s not one thing I search for in a handset, and it was nonetheless straightforward to make use of.
After all, your mileage might range right here. I’ve pretty giant fingers and will make use of the massive pockets on males’s trousers, which could not be the case for you.
Battery life nonetheless isn’t ok
From studying our full Pixel 9 Professional XL evaluation, I knew that the 5060mAh battery delivered higher battery life than the 4700mAh cell on the Pixel 9 Professional.
Jon Mundy / Foundry
However our reviewer Jon Mundy nonetheless put it down as a con, describing it merely as “nice”. That isn’t a problem for on a regular basis life, however throughout 12+ hour days with cellular knowledge, location companies and excessive brightness? I used to be frightened.
Luckily, the Pixel 9 Professional XL exceeded my expectations. It comfortably lasted these lengthy days with cost to spare – sometimes round 20-30%. All through my journey, I’d describe battery life as a key power of the cellphone, reasonably than a weak point.
Charging is just too gradual
What about while you do run out of battery, although? The 9 Professional XL is the fastest-charging cellphone within the Pixel 9 vary, nevertheless it’s nonetheless restricted to 37W wired speeds. As somebody who avoids charging their cellphone at night time, I assumed I would run out of time to get a full day of battery life.
Nope. Utilizing the 65W charger I took with me, the 9 Professional XL constantly averaged across the 0-55% in half-hour that Google claims. Within the 45 minutes or so I usually gave myself earlier than going for breakfast, it was charged sufficient to final a full day.
Jon Mundy / Foundry
I received’t take pleasure in watching movies on it
Earlier than occurring the journey, I knew that the Pixel 9 Professional XL had an ideal show. The 6.8-inch, 120Hz OLED panel is up there with the perfect, particularly with a powerful max brightness of 1198 nits making it simply seen in direct daylight.
Jon Mundy / Foundry
However whereas I took my laptop computer with me, I didn’t use it for any non-work duties. So, might the cellphone actually be a passable substitute for TV, whereas catching up with exhibits and watching YouTube?
Sure. After all, the expertise isn’t fairly nearly as good as a bigger show, however I used to be shocked how little I cared. The 9 Professional XL is one of the best cellphone I’ve ever used for watching content material, with the punchy stereo audio system which means I usually didn’t have to attach headphones.
I used to be positively prepared to return to my TV as soon as I acquired house, however I by no means regretted not utilizing my laptop computer or that I hadn’t taken a pill as an alternative.
Images received’t be ok to make use of on the location
Everyone knows how good the Pixel’s cameras often are, and that’s no totally different on the 9 Professional XL. For stills, it’s up there with the perfect digicam telephones you should buy, whereas video can be significantly better than it as soon as was.
However the Snapdragon Summit included some very difficult lighting circumstances, from low-light environments to direct daylight. With out a devoted digicam, I additionally wanted to ensure that pictures had been ok to make use of all through my protection on the location.
The Pixel 9 Professional XL definitely didn’t disappoint. It was a dependable performer all through my time in Hawaii, delivering clear, crisp stills that had been well-exposed and brimming with element.
In order for you proof, you possibly can see photographs from the cellphone in my protection of the Summit:
The 9 Professional XL additionally got here into its personal throughout the additional time I spent on the island, capturing dramatic surroundings and beautiful sunsets. When the time got here for a selfie or video, it was a dependable performer.
It’s vital to notice that the Pixel 9 Professional XL isn’t an ideal cellphone by any means. Its measurement and weight will trigger points for some folks, and I nonetheless want charging speeds had been higher.
Then there’s the worth. The 9 Professional XL begins at £1,099/$1,099 when paying full worth, which is frustratingly costly, even when it goes an extended strategy to justifying that.
Hopefully, the cellphone will get considerably cheaper over Black Friday, as a result of I would like extra folks to have the ability to expertise the advantages of utilizing Google’s newest and biggest, whether or not they have a visit deliberate or not.


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netlab: a Virtual Networking Labbing Tool
netlab will help you be more proficient once you decide to drop GUI-based virtual networking labs and build your labs using CLI and infrastructure-as-code principles.
Using netlab you can:
Describe high-level lab topology in YAML format without worrying about the specific implementation details
Use the same lab topology with multiple virtualization providers (KVM/libvirt, Docker containers, or physical devices)
Create Vagrant- and containerlab configuration files and Ansible inventory from the lab topology
Configure IP addressing, routing protocols, VLANs, VRFs, and other networking technologies in your lab
Based on your lab topology the netlab up command will:
Create IPv4 and IPv6 addressing plan and OSPFv2, OSPFv3, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIPv2/RIPng, BGP, MPLS/VPN, and EVPN routing design
Prepare all the necessary configuration files to start the lab
Start the lab using Vagrant or containerlab
Create additional virtual networking infrastructure needed to support your lab
Deploy initial configurations (interfaces, IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, usernames…) to your lab devices
Configure VLANs, VRFs, VXLAN, LLDP, LAG (including MLAG and Linux link bonding), STP, BFD, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, EIGRP, RIPv2, RIPng, IS-IS, BGP, VRRP, anycast gateways, DHCP clients and servers, MPLS, BGP-LU, L3VPN (VPNv4 + VPNv6), 6PE, EVPN, SR-MPLS, or SRv6 on your lab devices.
Configure static routes, prefix lists, AS-path filters, BGP community filters, route maps, route redistribution, and default route origination.
Start external network management tools specified in lab topology like Graphite, SuzieQ, or Cisco NSO.
When the lab is fully configured, you can use the:
netlab connect command to connect to network devices via SSH or docker exec
netlab config command to deploy custom configuration snippets
netlab capture command to capture packets on VM- or container interfaces
netlab exec command to execute arbitrary commands on one or more network devices
After installing netlab you might want to follow the tutorials
Read the blog posts_ describing netlab features and use cases
Explore BGP configuration labs built with netlab
Need even more examples? You’ll find them in netlab examples repository
Sample topology files we’re using for integration testing might also be interesting
Want to see the source code? It’s on GitHub


title: HAND REJUVENATON CONSULTATIONS

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HAND REJUVENATON CONSULTATIONS
There are 3 categories to the aging hands: the accumulation of pigmentation / sun damage, the loss of volume and aging of the skin, itself.
Hands often show someone’s age, particularly when they do not match the rest of your face or body. Rejuvenation of the hands may be accomplished with one modality or through a multi-layered approach...
As we age, you will notice more age spots, freckles, solar lentigos and background actinic damage. The fairer skin toned you are, the more sun damage on your hands, usually.
Using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or Broad Band Light (BBL) improves both the texture and the colour of the tops of the hand. Just one treatment will result in a marked reduction of stubborn or deeply pigmented hands. Additional treatments may be performed at monthly intervals for enhanced results. This laser treatment of the hands often takes more recovery time than the face, allowing the brown pigment to flake away, usually over a 2–3 week period. No time off work is required.
Loss of subcutaneous tissue in the hands, is very aging. The hands also appear bony, with vessels and ligaments appearing more prominent.
Treatments: Some treatments may require S4 drugs and TGA & APHRA regulations prohibit discussing treatments, prices or photos except at consultation after full assessment.
The hand skin ages by thinning and loosing just like the rest of our body. Often the texture appears less smooth, wrinkles and fine lines are more visible.
Profractional or Fractional Laser can also improve the hand skin alone or together for enhanced collagen stimulating results.
A consultation for volume loss of skin hydration will be necessary to discuss treatment options, suitability, contra-indications. risks, side effects, benefits, recovery, aftercare, maintenance and costs. TGA & APHRA regulations prohibit S4 medications being promoting unless you are suitable.


title: 02

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There is more to life than Real Estate. My intention is to provide not only Real Estate information but items that we all face and experience in our daily journey through life.
ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
...OR IS IT?Today is the day the Leap Year occurs. It's known as Leap Day which occurs on February 29th. If you are a 29er you get to celebrate your birthday on the actual day of your birth. But is a Leap Year confined to once every 4 years? I have found an answer to that. NO!Leap day exists to k...
20 February 2024 single-family homes year/year report for the Town of Georgetown, MA. Georgetown is a community located 32 miles northeast of Boston in historic Essex County. Listing Inventory on February 20 2023 2024 Var. Var. % Trend Listing Units 1 2 1 100% Increase Median Days on Ma...
First, yesterday was Fat Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday), and is the day before the Lental season. This is the end of Mardi Gras where lavish festivities and foods are enjoyed before the 40-day season of Lent. Second: The last time both Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fell on Valentine's Day was in 2...
I was sitting here in my office taking a break and daydreaming about the upcoming month(s)...The Northeast was supposed to get whacked with a major snowstorm today. The reports said our area was to receive up to 12" of the white stuff. Then the report went to 6", then 3", and now a dusting. Yeste...
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve" ~ Napolean HillThis is a powerful statement with the operative words "and believe" being the key to achievement. Belief is a key component of life. If you believe you can, you're right. If you believe you cannot, again you are right. Whe...
...An Early Spring?I hope so because down in Gobblers Knob, PA over 45,000 people gathered to hear what ole Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in the United States, was going to predict. After much revelry, pomp, and circumstance, the Chief Prognosticator issued the order to roust Phil ...
According to the infographic below it is.One thing we cannot forget is this;People buy and sell real estate in all types of markets. They buy and sell during high-interest markets as well as low-interest rate markets.They buy and sell when the market is awash in inventory and they buy and sell wh...
...Age-ProofedOur middle son and his wife are having their 1st child (a boy! 😎) and they happen to be building a new home. This started Pam & me down memory lane and the things we did to baby-proof our home. Naturally, we did all the things people usually do so I won't bore you with the details. ...


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I am a educational design researcher ... (2011)
I am a 'design researcher' - why do I focus my research studies on sociotechnical-learning design?
Last week, a person asked: You are actually a sociologist? Why do you focus on 'design'? A good question!
Well, I am not really a sociologist. New technologies, for example mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet PC's, but also Web 2.0 applications like Facebook, or mobile devices (e.g. iPads) give teachers, instructors etc. two options. They can either choose to reject these new tools ("It is not allowed in my classroom!") or to implement them in their learning environment.
If teachers choose to use new technologies, then, new questions come up:
- How can I (as a teacher) use these new technologies in my learning settings? Is there a benefit when I construct a collaborative learning scenario using new technology?
- Do we need new didactical methods, or do we have to develop new technical applications, or both?
- Certainly, there are also questions like "what problems will occur when I use new technology"?
- What is an useful design to support interactions among learners (in collocated or distance learning) when using new technologies? To what extent, for what learning scenario are what kind of new technologies helpful or not?
I want to be one of those persons who give answers to these
questions with my sociotechnical-didactical research connected with
teaching practice. In order to give answers, a design-based research is
needed where different learning scenarios (with different learning objectives and outcomes) will be designed - developing of technological applications and learning spaces. The idea is simple: enable different opportunities for learning.
To make to more clear for the reader, I love this answer adapted by Ken Masters (Oct/02, 2011, POD):
It is not one or the other - it is not technology or didactical approaches. To develop and to improve teaching practices, teachers look for tools but sometimes those tools don't exist yet, are too expensive, or beyond the skillset and so forth. At the same time, we have all (I hope) been in a situation where we have seen a new tool (...) , and it has sparked an idea that we would not otherwise have thought of. It is circular, and I believe that dismissing either route will make one a poorer teacher. I think also calling it a toy, inadvertently belittles a large amount of innovative thinking and teaching.


title: How to create beautiful 3 season garden

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Cleaning up your garden area, especially after Maryland’s warm, wet, windy winter, can be a daunting task. Use this 15-point checklist to help pace yourself so you can see progress and stay motivated while you get your flower beds and shrubs cleaned up.
Check for Signs of Growth
In Maryland, some of the earliest “proof of life” you’ll see in your flower beds are bulbs— hyacinths, crocus, daffodils— and a little later— tulips. That is, if you remembered to plant them last fall. Even if you didn’t, if you have a forsythia bush or a Kwanson cherry tree, you can still enjoy a pop of early spring color by cutting some branches before their buds open and “force them” by putting them in water indoors.
Prep the Beds
If the winter mulch you spread last fall is well-composted, work it into the soil. Clear away dead leaves, small branches, and other debris so you’re ready to plant when the time comes.
If you didn’t trim fruit trees last fall or during the winter, get the pruning shears out. Waiting until the buds on the branches have begun to bloom will stress the tree and greatly reduce your yield, so be sure to get the timing right on this. You’ll also want to prune those summer-blooming shrubs like hydrangea and viburnum before they begin to bud.
Because perennials are prone to growing in clumps, the middle of the plant can thin out, leaving a bare spot. Just before their spring growth has begun, divide your perennials at these clumps to encourage healthy new growth. Use these new little plants to fill out your own garden, or have a swap party with your gardening friends.
How did your deck and/or patio fare through the winter? Clear away debris and make plans to complete any necessary repairs. If you have stone walls, paths, or edging, is it buckling anywhere? And don’t forget to wipe down any outdoor furniture so you have a place to relax after a long afternoon in the garden!
Plant Early Vegetables
Thanks to the warm, wet winter, Maryland soil never experienced a prolonged hard freeze. This is perfect for the hardy, cool-season veggies like potatoes, peas, and artichokes that germinate best in cool soil. Get them in the ground as soon as possible, and your crop will be ready to harvest by in June.
Clean Bird Feeders
If you keep your bird feeders up year-round, now’s the time to give them a good scrub, rinse them well, and fill them with fresh nectar or seed.
As the spring bulbs like daffodils, crocus, and tulips are bursting into bloom in March and April, make a sketch of your garden and indicate where any bare spots are. You can even use neon-painted golf tees to mark these spots so you’ll know where to plant additional bulbs in the fall.
Plant Hardy Annuals
Cool-season annuals like snapdragons and pansies add a pop of color to your yard— they also look great in containers on your deck, balcony, or front porch.
Plant Shrubs and Trees
You can plant trees and shrubs as soon as your ground isn’t frozen anymore. This will allow your plants’ root systems to grow as fully as possible before the really hot temperatures descend on Maryland later in the spring and summer.
Tuck in a fresh layer of mulch around your newly-planted trees and shrubs to protect the burgeoning root system. Spread a thick layer throughout the bed to keep down weeds.
Snap off the dried-up blossoms from your spring-flowering bulbs to encourage the plant to store energy for next year’s growth. It may be a bit unsightly, but let the foliage die back on its own until it is completely yellow or dried up to ensure the healthiest new growth next spring.
Shop for Summer Annuals
No matter how early you see flats of summer annuals out in the garden centers of the big box stores, don’t be fooled. Plant after the “hard frost date” in Maryland— usually the second weekend in May. This is the time after which the National Weather Service says the area is safe from the temperature variances that can kill your favorite summer annuals like petunias, impatiens, and zinnias. When the time is right, choose flats of whatever annuals suit your garden’s exposure, remembering to choose ones with buds, not blooms, for the best performance.
Plant Warm-season Vegetables
Now’s the time to put your pepper seedlings and little tomato plants in the warm, moist ground.
Plant Summer-blooming Bulbs
Dahlias and gladiolus are summer-blooming bulbs that should be planted once there’s no more threat of frost, or the second weekend in May or later in Maryland.
We hope this 15-point spring checklist helps you enjoy a beautiful, colorful garden throughout the spring, summer, and fall!


title: Cutting short my goa vacation javed alis reveals the story behind recording tum tak

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Javed Ali, a prominent figure in the Indian music industry, has mesmerized audiences with his soulful renditions time and again. Among his notable works, the recording of the song “Tum Tak” from the film Raanjhanaa (2013) holds a special place in his heart. Little did he know that this recording would become one of his best songs, as he was caught off guard when composer AR Rahman summoned him for the task.
Recently, in an interview, Javed Ali shared the story behind the making of “Tum Tak”. He says, “I was enjoying family vacation in Goa when I got a call from Rahman Sir. He wanted to record Tum Tak urgently. So I flew to Chennai while my family stayed back in Goa.”
Without hesitation, Ali swiftly made the decision to fly to Chennai, leaving his family behind in Goa.
Upon arriving in Chennai, Javed Ali found himself in the company of esteemed lyricist Irshad Kamil and the film’s director, Aanand L Rai. Rahman had already composed a captivating tune, and Kamil masterfully crafted lyrics that seamlessly fit the melody. With everyone’s creative energies aligned, the recording session commenced, resulting in the birth of “Tum Tak.”
During the recording process, Javed Ali, Rahman, and the entire team discovered new dimensions to the song. They experimented with various vocal variations and musical nuances, elevating the composition to another level. Grateful for the opportunity, he considers it a blessing to have been a part of this magical project.
Capturing the essence of the film’s quirky romance between Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush, “Tum Tak” became one of the most cherished composition of all time. Javed Ali’s collaboration with fellow singers Keerthi Sagathia and Pooja AV added further depth and richness to the track. Under the guidance of the Grammy-winning maestro AR Rahman and the lyrics penned by Irshad Kamil, “Tum Tak” became an emotional journey that touched the hearts of listeners far and wide.


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A man sacked from his job for sharing a rival butcher’s special offers on Facebook, has been awarded a pay out of £6,091, after winning an employment tribunal against his former bosses.
Michael Hayward had worked for Wigan-based butchers Noel Chadwick, for seven and a half years before being fired for recommending a discount from an online meat retailer to his then-girlfriend on social media. Mr Hayward was then dismissed by father and son directors John and Paul Chadwick for gross misconduct and breach of contract. They claimed he had advertised a competitor and broken the firm’s social media policy. The directors decided to dismiss Mr Hayward before his disciplinary meeting.
Decision was too harsh
Mr Hayward claimed the penalty was too harsh. His employers also failed to give him the opportunity to have someone accompany him at the meeting or to give an explanation regarding his actions. As no appeal was organised shortly after his dismissal, Mr Hayward lost confidence in the company, and didn’t pursue the matter straight away. The tribunal also heard that Mr Hayward had already been spoken to about his use of social media before he posted the offer. But again, he received no warning from his employer that suggested this conduct could lead to dismissal.
‘Minor misdemeanour’ said judge
Lessons to be learned
This tribunal case reflects the importance of following a thorough and fair disciplinary procedure before sacking any employee. Employers can take action to protect themselves and their businesses when employees misuse social media outside of work. But they must also ensure any disciplinary penalties appropriately reflect the misconduct.


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text: During the Umbria-Marche, central Italy seismic sequence a small-aperture (≈200 m), four-station array was operating in the Colfiorito plain, a few kilometers away from the epicenters of the ML 5.6 and 5.8 mainshocks of 26 September 1997. The array was deployed approximately 500 m from the eastern edge of the basin. We analyze the three-component seismograms of 12 aftershocks, in a magnitude range of 2.5 to 4.1. Amplitudes of the horizontal components are systematically higher than those of the vertical component, with an average horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio of about 3 at 1 Hz. In this frequency band, earthquake-induced ground shaking is highly coherent across the array. A 1-sec running-window zero-lag cross-correlation algorithm is used to compute apparent velocity and backazimuth of coherent wave trains in the frequency band 0.5 to 2 Hz. Apparent velocity and backazimuth show a different behavior in the first part of the seismograms compared to the late coda. The largest amplitude waves, that is, S waves and early coda, are characterized by low apparent velocities, mostly between 400 and 1200 m/sec. This suggests that, near the rock edge, the most significant part of seismic energy propagates horizontally in the basin. Backazimuth of these low-frequency, coherent wavetrains never coincides with the array-to-source direction. The predominant backazimuth is peaked around N110°, corresponding to the nearest, steep outcrop of the basin edge. The observed 1-sec coherent wave trains are interpreted as locally generated surface waves that are persistently diffracted from the nearby basin edge as long as a significant level of seismic radiation is incident to the bedrock. When the bedrock excitation decreases a much larger variability of both apparent velocity and backazimuth is observed, suggesting that, in the coda, randomly scattered waves within the basin and late arrivals of deeper origin become more important. Multipathing from the source to the site as well as multipathing within the basin are therefore interpreted as the main causes of the observed long-duration, coherent low-frequency basin shaking.


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How to Install Driver Gap Link 802.11 N 150 USB Adapter D on Windows PC
If you are looking for a wireless network adapter that can provide you with a fast and reliable connection, you may want to consider the Driver Gap Link 802.11 N 150 USB Adapter D. This device uses Wireless N 150 technology to deliver speeds of up to 150 Mbps and a wide coverage range. It is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, and other operating systems.
However, before you can enjoy the benefits of this wireless adapter, you need to install its driver on your Windows PC. The driver is a software program that allows the adapter to communicate with your computer and the wireless network. Without the driver, the adapter will not work properly or at all.
There are two ways to install the Driver Gap Link 802.11 N 150 USB Adapter D driver on your Windows PC: manually or automatically. In this article, we will show you how to do both methods step by step.
Method 1: Manually Install the Driver Gap Link 802.11 N 150 USB Adapter D Driver
If you prefer to install the driver manually, you need to download it from the official website of the manufacturer. Here are the steps to follow:
Go to https://www.drivergap.com/ and search for \"Driver Gap Link 802.11 N 150 USB Adapter D\".
Select the driver that matches your Windows operating system and click on the \"Download\" button.
Save the driver file on your computer and unzip it if necessary.
Plug in the adapter to an available USB port on your computer.
Open Device Manager by pressing Windows + X keys and selecting it from the menu.
Expand the \"Network adapters\" category and right-click on the adapter device.
Select \"Update driver\" from the context menu.
Choose \"Browse my computer for driver software\" and then \"Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer\".
Click on \"Have Disk\" and then \"Browse\".
Navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file and select it.
Click on \"Open\" and then \"OK\".
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Restart your computer if prompted.
After installing the driver manually, you should be able to connect to a wireless network using the adapter.
Method 2: Automatically Install the Driver Gap Link 802.11 N 150 USB Adapter D Driver
If you want to save time and avoid any errors or compatibility issues, you can use a professional driver updater tool like Bit Driver Updater to automatically install the driver for you. Bit Driver Updater is a powerful and reliable software that can scan your computer for outdated, missing, or faulty drivers and update them with one click. It can also backup and restore your drivers, improve your PC performance, and more.
Here are the steps to use Bit Driver Updater to install the Driver Gap Link 802.11 N 150 USB Adapter D driver:
Download and install Bit Driver Updater from https://www.bitdriverupdater.com/.
Launch the program and click on \"Scan Drivers\" to start scanning your computer for driver issues.
Wait for the scan to finish and then look for the Driver Gap Link 802.11 N 150 USB Adapter D device in the list of drivers.
Click on \"Update Now\" next to the device name to download and install the latest driver automatically.
Alternatively, you can click on \"Update All\" to update all drivers at once (requires Pro version).
Restart your computer if prompted.
After using Bit Driver Updater, you should be able to connect to a wireless network using the adapter without any problems. 061ffe29dd


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Five Tips for Building and Strengthening your Self-Esteem
The new year can be an exciting time filled with resolutions, fresh goals, and the promise of positive change. But amid the celebration, it’s also important to remember that mental well-being doesn’t start and end with a resolution. Below are practical tips to help you focus on mental health as you step into the new year.
Taking care of your mental health isn’t a one-time event; it’s an ongoing practice. By reflecting on the past, setting achievable goals, and prioritizing self-care, you’ll be better prepared to face whatever the new year brings—both the ups and the downs.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our licensed professionals, we invite you to fill out our contact formtoday.
The holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also bring stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges—especially for those already navigating mental health concerns. At NW Mind-Body Wellness, we’re here to support individuals in Wilsonville and Salem, Oregon, with professional mental health services designed to help you thrive this season.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of individuals with mental health conditions say the holidays worsen their symptoms. That’s why it’s essential to take proactive steps to safeguard your well-being.
Here are practical tips to prioritize your mental health this holiday season:
Achieve Your Best Health with Our Whole-Person Approach
Are you looking for mental health care in Wilsonville or Salem? Our comprehensive mental health services are now available, and we are accepting new patients! Our goal is to help you achieve both mental and physical health through an integrated approach that addresses the whole person. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health conditions, our team of experienced providers is here to guide you on your wellness journey.
Getting enough restful sleep is essential for maintaining good health, yet many people struggle to achieve quality sleep night after night. Whether due to stress, poor habits, or lifestyle factors, sleep issues are common—but they don’t have to be. Fortunately, there are many proven ways to improve both the quality and duration of your sleep.
If you’re wondering how to sleep better, here are 6 simple yet effective tips to help you rest more soundly and wake up feeling refreshed.
In the month of June, as Pride celebrations unfold across the world, it is an opportune time to reflect on the intersection of mental health and the LGBTQ+ community. Mental health issues can affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. However, it is essential to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by individuals within the LGBTQ+ community when it comes to mental well-being. This article aims to shed light on the importance of mental health within the context of Pride, emphasizing self-acceptance, empowerment, and support.
LGBTQ+ individuals may face significant mental health impacts due to the unique challenges they encounter. Facing stigma, discrimination, and prejudice can contribute to various mental health issues. The fear of rejection, judgment, and harassment may lead to stress, and possibly increase levels of anxiety. Depression and feelings of loneliness are also prevalent among LGBTQ+ individuals, especially when they face social isolation or lack supportive networks. The struggle for self-acceptance, as they navigate their sexual orientation or gender identity, can further exacerbate these challenges. Additionally, the experience of trauma, including hate crimes or family rejection, can result in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological consequences. Access to affirming mental health services is crucial for LGBTQ+ individuals to address these mental health impacts, build resilience, and foster overall well-being.
At NW Mind-Body Wellness, we are committed to nurturing the mental health of LGBTQ+ individuals and creating a safe, inclusive space for everyone’s well-being. Our team of skilled and LGBTQ+-competent professionals provides compassionate and affirming care, offering a non-judgmental environment where individuals can freely express their experiences and concerns. We prioritize creating a support network by connecting individuals with LGBTQ+-inclusive community resources and support groups. Through therapeutic interventions, we help clients develop resilience, coping strategies, and self-acceptance, empowering them to navigate the complexities of their sexual orientation or gender identity with confidence. By fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, we strive to contribute to the mental health and overall well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve.
Understanding the intersection of LGBTQ+ pride and mental health is crucial. Fortunately, there are several valuable resources available to explore this topic further.
Trevor Project offers a wealth of information, helpline services, and support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis, with a focus on mental health and suicide prevention.
NAMI offers resources and support for individuals seeking information on mental health, including specific materials addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. By engaging with these resources, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of the importance of mental health within the context of LGBT pride and work towards fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.
In a world that often tests our resilience, building confidence in yourself stands as an invaluable endeavor that can empower individuals to navigate life’s complexities. Confidence serves as a solid foundation upon which individuals can build a fulfilling life, fostering a sense of self-worth, enhancing relationships, and opening doors to success in various domains. However, many individuals struggle with self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and a lack of confidence, which can hinder their ability to live their lives to the fullest.
At NW Mind-Body Wellness, we believe that everyone possesses the potential to build confidence in yourself. Our dedicated team of mental health professionals is here to provide expert guidance, support, and evidence-based strategies to help individuals unlock their inner strength and discover newfound confidence. Through a holistic and personalized approach, we empower our clients to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, fostering resilience, and embracing their unique qualities.
Remember, building confidence in yourself is not just a destination but an ongoing journey.
In a world that often overlooks mental health, the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month cannot be overstated. Throughout the month of May, individuals, organizations, and communities unite to bring awareness to mental health as a whole. This annual observance serves as a reminder of the critical role mental health plays in our lives. Let us embrace this opportunity to prioritize mental well-being and advocate for a society that values the mental health of all its members.
This year’s theme is “Look around, look within.” This theme encourages us to cultivate self-awareness and to nurture our mental well-being through self-care, self-compassion, and seeking help when needed. By turning our attention inward, we can better understand and address our own mental health needs, fostering resilience, growth, and personal transformation.


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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Falling Water, the company’s first new-home community in the Seattle market.
Tucked inside a Bonney Lake neighborhood, Falling Water will contain 96 one- and two-story homes and six distinct floor plans. With up to four bedrooms and three baths, and ranging in size from approximately 1,600 to 2,550 square feet, the KB homes at Falling Water feature desirable design characteristics like optional three-car garages, spacious great rooms and elegant master suites. Pricing begins from the $380,000s.
“KB Home is thrilled to debut our distinct home building process and ENERGY STAR certified new homes to this vibrant market,” said Ryan Kemp, president of KB Home’s Seattle division. “We believe offering a highly efficient new home that can be personalized to fit the needs of each customer’s unique lifestyle will resonate with Seattle home buyers.”
KB Home’s building process allows buyers to personalize many aspects of their new home to suit their budget and style. After selecting their lot and floor plan, KB homebuyers can work with expert design consultants who will guide them through every aspect of the process as they select from a variety of design choices, including countertops, cabinets, lighting, appliances and window coverings.
Located near Washington State Route 410, KB Home’s Falling Water offers convenient commuting to Tacoma and the greater Seattle metro area. Community schools, and dining, shopping, recreation and the beautiful White River Amphitheater, which hosts live music, are all within a few minutes’ drive. Nearby Victor Falls Park features a tranquil hidden waterfall, and abundant natural surroundings are waiting to be explored at Lake Tapps, Crystal Mountain Resort and Mount Rainier National Park.
All the KB homes at Falling Water will be built to current ENERGY STAR certification guidelines, will include WaterSense® labeled faucets and fixtures, and will provide advanced indoor air quality systems. Only 10 percent of new homes in the U.S. are currently built to current ENERGY STAR certification guidelines. As such, the KB homes at Falling Water are designed to be more energy and water efficient than most typical new and resale homes available in the area. These energy- and water-saving features are estimated to help save home buyers between $1,000 and $1,400 a year in utility costs, adding up to potential savings of over $30,000 over the life of a 30-year mortgage, depending on floor plan.


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Like organizing elaborate events? Consider a JWU MBA with Event Leadership concentration — and design, plan and execute live events in corporate, private and public sectors around the world.
Event managers are needed to lead teams in numerous sports, entertainment and event industries. Through coursework, you’ll learn to perform event research, select sites and manage venues and multipurpose event spaces — all with an eye on sustainability.
Negotiate professionally and discover the significant elements of event sales, marketing and budgeting with your MBA background. Expand your creative skillset in a variety of settings while supporting your organization’s strategic initiatives. If you have the attention to detail and the drive, JWU’s MBA with a concentration in Event Leadership will propel you to success in the event industry.
Upon graduation, be prepared to:
Analyze problems from a diverse perspective, propose effective solutions and evaluate the impact of executive decisions.
Advance organizational objectives and support strategic initiatives through the development and production of events.
Estimated completion time: Full time: 1.5-2 years Part time: 2-3 years
Hybrid study: Mix of online and in-person learning
Total credits: 36 (undergraduate business students) 42 (non-business students)
What Makes JWU’s MBA in Event Leadership Unique?
Faculty have event industry association accreditations such as Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).
Courses are developed and updated to reflect the latest industry trends.
Most courses are taught by event practitioners who bring extensive, real-world experience to the classroom.
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Esckilsen has been instrumental in the development of courses and course content in the areas of venue management, ticketing and access management. He teaches both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses.


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💖Answers to our customers💖: It does not make the surface slippery, is non-toxic and odorless, and is safe for pets and children. Due to the pure natural beeswax in the composition, it can be applied to log furniture, woodcrafts, wood (bamboo) products, leather products.
Make Your Old Furniture Shine: This product can restore the appearance of old furniture by removing wax and dirt that have built up over many years. It has a powerful decontamination effect that can make your furniture shine like new. You can watch years of dirt vanish before your eyes.
Simple and Convenient Polishing : This beeswax spray furniture polish allows you to polish your furniture in a few easy steps. Just spray the beeswax on the you want to polish, rub it with a cloth, and admire the glossy and smooth . This beeswax spray is simple to use and provides excellent results for your furniture.
Healthy and Lustrous: Beewax Spray is made of natural beeswax, which keeps your wood healthy and lustrous. It does not contain any harmful chemicals or residues, so you can use it with confidence. Your wood will be moist and shiny, thanks to the natural beeswax.
Versatile Applications: This beeswax wood cleaner spray can handle all types of treated wood, such as cabinets and furniture. It can clean dirt and grease, polish the to natural gloss, and remove wear marks.
Ready For Gifting: On Father's Day, Halloween, Christmas, and other special occasions, you can give Bees Wax Spray to your families, friends, or other loved ones.
NOTE : Non-toxic, odorless, non-slip, harmless to pets and children, Please feel safe to use
1/3/6* 2023 Natural Micro-Molecularized Beeswax Spray


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While at the rain forest, we took a side trip to ancient Egypt. Admittedly, both those things happened within the walls of the Museum of Natural Science in Houston. We spent a full day at the museum - one of our extra stops after the K-State bowl win over LSU earlier this month.
The exhibit included sarcophagi ...
animal mummies and crypts ...
and other treasures of the tombs.
Presented by World Heritage Exhibitions and Cityneon, the world premiere exhibition is in its limited run at the Houston Museum of Natural Science through May 23, before embarking on a multi-country, worldwide tour.
Another favorite exhibit at the museum took us back even further to prehistoric times.
This display was the only one we found that mentioned Kansas. Here's what they had to say:
Kansas today is full of wheat, corn and prairie grass. In the late Cretaceous, warm ocean waters covered the state. Shallow seas spread across immense areas of the other continents as well, generating a new wave of ocean-going reptiles. The newest reptiles were giant sea lizards - the Mosasaurs.
We took the roundabout way home from Houston and did a side excursion to the Magnolia Silos in Waco.
It's the "kingdom" of Fixer Upper stars Chip & Joanna Gaines.
Photo of the silos taken through the windows of the old church | |
Instead of waiting in line at sit-down options, we ate at the food trucks in the Silos courtyard. I decided to go with the motto, "Eat dessert first" (and only) with this hand pie with caramel ice cream. Yum! Randy had "biscuits" and gravy. In this case, the biscuit was cornbread. It was alleged to be a Chip Gaines favorite.
I couldn't resist a photo of the Brinks truck, making an afternoon pickup. It's mind-boggling to think about how much cash flows through that place!


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United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act – Amends the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 to:
(1) authorize appropriations for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for FY2014-FY2020,
(2) require that the Agency be recognized worldwide as the independent national anti-doping organization for the United States, and
(3) replace the Agency’s role in preventing the use by U.S. amateur athletes of performance-enhancing genetic modifications accomplished through gene doping with a role in preventing the use of prohibited performance-enhancing methods adopted by the Agency.
This bill was created “to amend the Controlled Substances Act to more effectively regulate anabolic steroids”, first introduced by on May 29, 2014 to the US House of Representatives.
The House passed it on September 15, 2014, referred it to the Senate Committee.
On December 11, 2014, the Senate passed it, along with S. 2338, the United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act, which must go to the House. It’s assumed the House will pass it quickly.
25 new compounds on the Controlled Substances Act
HR 4771 immediately adds 25 compounds to the Controlled Substances Act . Of note is Epistane, an extremely popular steroid. Although a big deal, changes like this are frequently worked around.
What’s more important is that it adds more blanket coverage of designer steroids, and when combined with the DEA’s eventual enforcement, the prohormone game changes forever.
The bill states that any
“drug or hormonal substance (other than estrogens, progestins, corticosteroids, and dehydroepiandrosterone)… derived from, or has a chemical structure substantially similar to, 1 or more anabolic steroids listed in [the new list of banned substances in Appendix I] shall be considered to be an anabolic steroid for the purpose of this Act”
…IF, intended use or marketed for muscle growth.
In the past, new drugs chemically similar / related to testosterone to qualify, and the DEA had to prove it was anabolic. This, however, states that if it’s marketed as such, and is structurally “similar”, then it’s game on and game over for the manufacturers and retailers.
There are definitely some compounds in a few gray areas here. Not all is cut and dry, but the simple fact is that more prohormones banned than ever before.
Attorney General Powers
Up to a $500,000 Fine for Distribution and ManufacturingIn addition, the end of the bill grants greater powers to the Attorney General, which allows them to issue temporary orders to add more steroids to the list (without a judicial review), which would then take 30 days to take effect. That temporary order can last up to two years long.
Violators of this new law includes importers, exporters, manufacturers,and distributors. Facing up to a $500,000 fine – per violation.
$1000 per violation for Retailers
Meanwhile, the retailers who continue to sell/distribute these prohormones to individuals. Even “at a retail level” fined up to $1000 per violation.
Legal-Steroid-Reviews.com has received far more traffic than we ever imagined. After the dust settles, we plan on putting together a post that analyzes what’s going to change. What’s not, and what your next legal options are. As of yet, the legal steroids supplements sold by major companies like Muscle Labs USA. While Pharma Supplements, Militant Muscle and Primo Labz still 100% legal for sale within the United States. Those distribution companies and their products are exempt at this time.


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The 50t Radiolink Plus tension load cell was put to use following a modernisation project to overhaul a crane that was originally installed in the 1960s and is primarily used for maintenance of the power generating turbines.
The facility, that produces electrical power using the force of moving water, needed a solution to test its only overhead crane, which has a 120t main hoist and 15t auxilliary hoist. The power station had a suspended slab floor inside the loading bay so solid test weights were not suitable.
Ross Johnson, Melbourne branch manager at Rigging Rentals, the company that oversaw the load test, said: “We came up with a solution to use water load bags and rigging gear. The customer was very impressed with how the load cell took accurate readings to verify their lifting procedures.”
The Seaflex water bag was used in conjunction with the load cell and the rigging system implemented by Rigging Rentals to monitor the weight of the load in real time. Site engineers and crane technicians took readings at 75%, 90%, 100% and 110% of the load limit to 16,500kg.
The tension load cell was supplied and calibrated by long-term Straightpoint distributor ACS, which calibrates equipment to force, electricity, heat, pressure, weight and other measurements to meet national requirements.
Straightpoint director David Ayling said: “The partnership with ACS provides an efficient method of getting our equipment onto job sites in Australia, like the hydro power station referenced above. Because of the standards we have to adhere to, equipment has to be calibrated upon arrival into Australia so having a partner who can do that and then distribute it makes sense.
He explained that the testing and shipping process from the UK remains the same as if the kit was bound straight for a job site; Straightpoint calibrates and verifies for its own records before equipment is approved for shipment prior to calibration upon entry into Australia.
Ayling added: “Incorporating our equipment in a rigging arrangement with water bags is common. The Radiolink Plus is well suited to such an application because it comes with a wireless handheld display or PC software that allows the operator to remain at a distance from the test and monitor the loads safely and accurately.
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That’s irrelevant. chroot jails are not enabled by default for virtual server users.
Ok - I was only responding to ID10T’s comment!
Any thoughts on the core issue?
What execution mode are you using? Try switching between execution modes (and end up on PHP-FPM, because it’s the right choice for pretty much everyone).
Also, do a configuration check. Make sure there are no errors about your preferred PHP version, and make sure it has the necessary stuff for PHP-FPM execution mode.
PHP-FPM - I assume that was the default on installation, as I haven’t changed it!
Configuration show no major errors (SSL only)
“make sure it has the necessary stuff for PHP-FPM execution mode”
Any pointers on this?
If you do the config check, and it lists PHP-FPM as an available execution mode for your preferred PHP version, you have what you need.
It’s also come up several times lately that folks expect a chroot jailed user to Just Work, but that’s not a good expectation to have. chroot jails are severely limited, and need to be configured appropriately for your application and use case (and you should spend some time reading about jails before using them). So, is this user in a chroot jail?
I have never touched any setting for chroot Jail - its as it was out of the box!
Thinking back, probably the only main thing I have done is added php 8.3
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5 Signs Your Mental Health Is Suffering Because Of Your Business
by April Cummins
Are you a business owner STRUGGLING to keep your mental health in check? If so, you’re far from alone; in a recent study, it was estimated that around 2/3 of business owners were either burnt out or on the verge of burning out.
It may not always be obvious, but there are several signs that you should look for if you’re wanting to maintain good mental wellbeing while running your business.
In this article, I will go over five key signs that your mental health may be suffering from running your business.
1. You’re feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with stress
Running a successful business requires you to stay on top of many different responsibilities, which can take its toll on your emotional wellbeing over time. If this pressure becomes too much to handle, it can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression.
2. You’re feeling isolated
This has to be one of the most common feelings business owners talk to me about….The amount of time we spend running a business can lead to us feeling disconnected from our friends and family.
This can negatively impact your mental health if it continues over an extended period of time….
3. You’re having trouble sleeping
Running a business requires you to constantly be ‘on’ and available for work related tasks; this can often interfere with our sleep patterns and cause insomnia or other problems with getting enough restful sleep.
When you don’t get enough quality sleep, it impacts your mood, energy level, focus – all which are key components of good mental health.
4. You’re struggling to stay motivated
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can be hard to find the energy and motivation to stay on top of your work.
This could lead to procrastination or feeling burnt-out from all the work you know you have to get done. The more you put off projects or tasks, the further damage you cause to your mental health.
5. You’re using unhealthy coping methods
Stress is a common problem for business owners and if left unchecked, can escalate into more serious issues such as depression or anxiety.
If you find yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms like unhealthy eating, alcohol, or worse, then it’s important that you recognize these signs before they become even more problematic.
If you’re feeling tired, burnt out, anxious or depressed and feel as though your mental health is suffering because of your business……
P.S. Remember that the journey of running a business can be tough but with the right attitude and resources, you can overcome any challenge that comes your way.


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Vijay Valecha, Special to Gulf News Oct 15 2020
The last trading session of the week saw DFM closing lower by 1.06 per cent and ADX in the red by 0.41 per cent.
A report from Chestertons shows third quarter property sales rising by 50 per cent from the second quarter. This is not surprising as even in the US new home sales rose sharply due to record low mortgage rates and pent up demand. In fact, interest rates are likely to stay at record low levels and this could force investors to turn to alternate assets like real estate.
With a lot of real estate biggies listed in the UAE, investors have options to play around with. Some smaller entities might not remain under the radar of investors. RAK Properties with a market capitalization of Dh770 million is an interesting company and had seen a sales surge on the back of new launches.
It has been relatively immune from the slowdown as Ras Al Khaimah isn't plagued by oversupply compared to other emirates.
During the second quarter, revenues rose 119 per cent compared to the same period last year. Revenues of Dh93.70 million generated profits of 15.3 million, giving it a net margin of 16.3 per cent. Another measure, the TTM (Trailing Twelve Months) profit of the company is nearly Dh60 million and, at current prices, the company is trading at 12.8 times earnings.
The current dividend yield stands at nearly 10.39 per cent, while the stock fell by almost 12 per cent this year. It must be said the fall in price is pretty mild when compared to its peers, and this is a testimony to the fundamentals. The valuations are pretty cheap.
RAK Properties is targeting revenues of Dh300 million this year compared to the Dh221 million in 2019. The hospitality projects - such as the 350-key Intercontinental hotel and a 174-key Anantara Mina Arab - are scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021. These will help generate recurring revenues.
It has commenced handing over the 144 apartments oatf Gateway Residence, part of its Dh10 billion Mina Al Arab development. The Julphar Residence project on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, with 266 apartments, is expected to be completed by the end of this quarter. The company has also commenced plot sales for waterfront locations in Ras Al Khaimah.
The nearing of key projects gives RAK Properties a lot of revenue visibility and it’s shares are worth considering for investors who can withstand the vagaries of the sector. Also, the government has formulated policies that grant long-term visas to those who satisfy certain criteria.
RAK Properties can be a nice income generator for those willing to wait for the long-term.
Source :Gulf News


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We are thrilled to unveil the newest inductees into the MikesBikes Advanced Hall of Fame for the first quarter. These exceptional students have demonstrated remarkable excellence, achieving their positions through unwavering dedication and relentless hard work. From all of us here at Smartsims, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the new entrants!
In the Multi-Player Hall of Fame, we have four new entrants.
We have two teams from Keyano College – in 6th Place we have Akira Inc lead by Christer Carlo Camacho, Francis Miguel De Leon Dela Cruz and Justine Nicolle Lim. In 17th Place we have Charveca Bikes with Charisma Timbreza Anquillano, Heaven Lara Manahan and Danica Babor Manzanilla.
We have two teams from Slippery Rock University – in 12th Place we have RCB Inc. with Christian Aloi, Ruth Bergquist and Brendan King. In 13th Place we have MK Cycling lead by Logan Keast, Jeffrey Keiter, Angelina Marsh and Evey Mertens.
In the Single-Player Hall of Fame, we have seven new entrants.
From Webber International University, we have Douglas MacCraw in 5th Place, Allen Noah Michael in 7th Place and Jason Robert Robinson in 12 Place. From Algonquin College we have Matthew Thomas in 9th Place and Jesse Piggott in 15th Place. In 10th Place we have Deepak Kumar Angurala from Selkirk College. From Keyano College we have Francis Miguel De Leon Dela Cruz in 14th Place.
These students serve as living proof that hard word and dedication yield results. They stand as beacons of inspiration for fellow students undertaking the MikesBikes Advanced business simulation.


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Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr. is a species of plant that belongs to the family Pontederiaceae. Its native range includes southern and southeast Asia, Australia, and Africa.
The plant is commonly known as the "little bonnet" or "narrow-flowered monochoria" in English. In its native Asian range, it also goes by several other names including "kepik air" in Indonesia and "katsoori" in India.
Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora is commonly used in traditional medicine in Asia. The plant has anti-inflammatory properties and has been used to treat digestive issues, fever, arthritis, and even cancer.
Aside from its medicinal uses, the plant is also used as a vegetable in some parts of Asia. The leaves and young shoots are consumed in soups, curries, and stir-fries. The plant is also grown as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds due to its attractive blue/purple flowers and long green leaves.
Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora is a perennial aquatic plant that can grow up to 60 cm in height. It has long, green leaves that are ovate or lanceolate in shape and can grow up to 40 cm long and 5 cm wide. The plant's flowers are small (around 1 cm in diameter) and are a striking blue or purple color. They grow in clusters along the stem and bloom from spring to summer.
The Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora typically grows best in areas with plenty of bright and indirect sunlight. Direct sunlight can be harmful to the plant's growth and development, so it is important to place it in a location where it can receive light without being exposed to too much direct sunlight.
The plant thrives in tropical and subtropical regions, where temperatures remain warm and humid throughout the year. In general, the ideal temperature range for the Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora is between 20°C and 30°C. Extreme cold or heat can have a negative impact on the plant's growth, so it is important to avoid exposing it to such conditions.
The Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora prefers soils that are rich in organic matter, moist, and well-draining. The plant does not tolerate waterlogged soils, and excessive moisture can lead to root rot. It is essential to ensure that the soil is consistently moist without becoming waterlogged, and that the plant is not allowed to dry out completely between watering. Additionally, adding a layer of mulch or compost to the soil can help to retain moisture and nutrients, and promote healthy growth.
Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr. is a semi-aquatic plant that prefers a sunny to partially shaded location. It can be cultivated in pots or garden beds with well-draining soil. The plant requires a moist environment, similar to that of a bog, so adding peat moss or compost may be beneficial. The plant growth can reach up to 1 meter, so adequate spacing should be provided during planting.
This plant thrives in a moist environment, so regular watering is necessary. Always check the soil moisture by watering the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Watering should be done carefully to avoid over-watering or water-logging the roots. The frequency of watering may vary based on the climate and the growing location, but generally, it should be done 2-3 times a week.
Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr. requires balanced fertilizer for healthy growth. The plant should be fertilized once a month during the growing season, using a slow-release fertilizer or a water-soluble fertilizer. Over-fertilizing should be avoided as it can lead to burning of the leaves and death of the plant.
Pruning is not necessary for Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr., but it can be done to control the size and shape of the plant. Any dead or damaged leaves or stems can be removed at any time. It's also advised to remove any unwanted growth and turn the pot or adjust its location to ensure even exposure of the plant to the light.
Propagation of Monochoria Vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. Pauciflora (Blume) Merr
Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr is propagated through various techniques to increase its population in a particular area. Below are some of the propagation methods used for Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr.
Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr can be propagated through seeds collected from the matured seed pods. The seeds can be sown in a pot or a suitable container with well-draining soil and kept in a shady location.
After the germination of the seeds, they can be moved to a suitable location with partial sunlight. The seedlings can be transplanted into the desired location once they are mature enough.
Vegetative propagation is a faster method to propagate Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr. This method involves obtaining plant cuttings from a matured plant and planting them in suitable potting mix or soil.
The cuttings should be kept in a suitable location that is warm and humid, and the soil should be kept moist during the propagation period. The new plant growth will emerge in a few weeks, and transplanting can be done once the roots are established.
Division is another method used to propagate Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr. This method involves dividing a mature plant into smaller sections. The plant sections are then planted in a pot or the desired location.
It's important to make sure that each section has enough roots to promote healthy growth. The soil should be kept moist, and the plant should be placed in partial sunlight until new growth emerges.
Selecting the appropriate propagation method will result in healthy growth and establishment of new Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) K. Presl ex Kunth var. pauciflora (Blume) Merr plants that can thrive in their new environment.
Disease and Pest Management for Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora
Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora, commonly known as arrowleaf false pickerelweed, is a semi-aquatic plant that can be adversely affected by a range of diseases and pests. Here are some common issues that might affect the plant and how to manage them:
Root rot: This is a common problem in Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora, especially when the soil is waterlogged. Symptoms of root rot include yellowing leaves, wilting, and stunted growth. To prevent root rot, make sure that the plant is growing in well-drained soil. If you suspect your plant has root rot, remove the affected parts and replant in fresh soil.
Leaf spot: Leaf spot is a fungal disease that causes brown spots on the leaves. It can be managed by removing infected leaves and spraying the plant with a fungicide. Make sure to dispose of the infected leaves to prevent the spread of the disease.
Aphids: These small insects can suck sap from the leaves and stems of Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora, causing stunted growth and yellowing leaves. They can be controlled by spraying the plant with a jet of water to dislodge them, or by using an insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Snails and slugs: These pests can damage the leaves and stems of the plant. They can be controlled by manually removing them from the plant or using a snail and slug bait. You can also create a barrier around the plant with copper tape to prevent them from reaching the plant.
By being aware of these common diseases and pests, and taking steps to manage them, you can help keep your Monochoria vaginalis var. pauciflora healthy and thriving.


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Publisher’s Note on Memorial Day
Memorial Day was established as a federal holiday to honor those who died while serving in the armed forces. Every year at this time, we at Our Heritage Magazine Online pause to remember the valiant men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we might enjoy the blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And we hold a special place in our hearts for those who fearlessly went into battle and gave their lives while being cruelly denied the rights, dignities, and recognition they deserved as citizens of the United States.
Our Black soldiers have an impressive resume that dates back to our country’s birth. During the American Revolution, approximately 9,000 freemen and slaves fought for the Continental Army. Four African American regiments served in the Spanish-American War, during which they fought valiantly against the British. African Americans, many of them escaped slaves, made up fifteen percent of the naval forces during the War of 1812. During the Civil War, Black leaders such as Frederick Douglas encouraged Black men to become soldiers to ensure their citizenship; by the end of the war, roughly 180,000 Black men served as soldiers in the U.S. Army and another 10,000 in the Navy. WWI, WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf War—Black soldiers died in all of them.
The resume of enduring service is lacking in one area, however—in the space designated for medals, awards, and recognition for achievement and valor. Black soldiers displayed true strength of character by volunteering their own lives to protect a nation that didn’t consider them as full and equal citizens. Over one million Black men and women served in the armed forces during WWII, but not one deserving Black service member would be honored with one of the 432 Medals of Honor bestowed at the end of that war. It would take 50 more years to correct this injustice. Although Bill Clinton retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor to seven Black servicemen on January 13, 1997, it was too little and far too late—only one of the men was still alive to accept the honor and enjoy the long overdue recognition.
While every soldier that has served our country honorably from its inception holds a special place in hearts and minds, we at Our Heritage Magazine Online will be spotlighting the many unsung Black heroes who gave their all to protect this country while slavery, segregation and racism were a bitter fact of life. Our profile story this month is on the Red Ball Express, a vital WWII transport and supply unit made up of mostly Black men who were fighting a war on two fronts—against fascism abroad and racism at home. Upon forming the Red Ball Express after D-Day, Brigadier General Ewart G. Plank had declared, “Let it never be said that [a lack of supplies] stopped Patton when the Germans couldn’t.” And it didn’t—because of the devotion to duty of thousands of Black men who had been denied their full rights as American citizen, but who were committed to doing their part to win the war. These men, along with so many before and after them, were denied recognition not because they lacked outstanding accomplishments, but because of the color of their skin. At Our Heritage Magazine Online, we are honored to share many of their inspiring stories with you.


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I have been a contract stress analyst in the aerospace industry for over 10 years. In that time, working with Chris Sheets and The Structures Company has been the best experience I have had working with any recruiter. I have found Chris to be very professional and efficient in helping me find positions that fit my professional background. Once an interview is scheduled for a prospective job, Chris has actively assisted me by providing background information that has proven crucial to securing the position. On the job, I have always found Chris and The Structures Company to be very responsive in helping resolve any issues that occur. Needless to say, I would highly recommend The Structures Company for anyone searching for a contract stress analysis position.
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April 4th 2021 marks the holy celebration of Easter! Sending you and your dear ones the warmest thoughts on this holy day! Wishing you a blessed holiday, filled with joy and celebration and may you enjoy the day surrounded by family and dear friends! Happy Easter from mariushosting! P.S. I know we are all eagerly … Read more about Happy Easter from mariushosting!
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