Sikeston Parks and Recreation Awarded for Their Contributions to the Community

While the COVID 19 pandemic was a struggle financially for several communities the same was not true in Sikeston due to the contributions of the Sikeston Parks and Recreation Department. As a result, the Parks and Recreation Department was awarded the Lambert Family Tourism and Hospitality Award of Excellence on Friday during a luncheon at Lambert’s Cafe. This award is presented every year to any business or individual that has made a great contribution to the tourism and hospitality industry in the Sikeston area by members of the Sikeston Convention and Visitors Bureau. During the last calendar year, the city of Sikeston was the host for many baseball tournaments while maintaining a safe environment for everyone to enjoy. The many tournaments provided the area with a necessary economic boost for the local community because the hotels were filled and retail businesses and restaurants were able to benefit too. Officials say this is their first go-round with tournaments and it happened to occur during a time when the community really needed it. They say it did take time, but none of it could have been possible without the dedicated service time of all the staff that spent several weekends ensuring the quality of the fields and the complex. For the past several years, the Sikeston Parks and Recreation Department has made many improvements to the baseball and softball fields that contributed to the success of all the tournaments. Some of the various improvements include, installing new lights, fencing and backstops. Baseball teams came to the Sikeston area from   Chicago; Springfield, Illinois; Evansville, Indiana; Nashville and west Tennessee; North Arkansas and many other locations. For every single tournament that took place in Sikeston and average of   of 1,500 to 2,000 players, coaches and fans came to the city.

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Government in talks with Election Commission to overhaul poll laws: Law minister Kiren Rijiju

A day after the Election Commission released the proposed proforma for political parties to detail their electoral promises and disclose how they plan to fund them, law minister Kiren Rijiju told TOI on Wednesday that the government is in discussion with the poll watchdog and considering giving legislative backing to “major electoral reforms” through amendments in the Representation of the People Act (RP Act).


Crisis-proof supply chains

Crisis-proof supply chains

June 9, 2022

How companies can prepare for the new vulnerabilities of the post-Covid era

The new normal is a phrase that has been somewhat overused since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. But there are few areas to which it applies as much as global logistics. Against all hopes, the pressure on supply chains has not eased as the pandemic has faded. On the contrary, new crises continue to disrupt trade flows around the globe, exacerbating bottlenecks. A return to pre-Covid times is therefore increasingly unlikely.

Resilient supply chains
As a long-term goal, the focus should be on sustainable procurement and resilient supply chains.

Evidence of the scale of the current disruption is plain to see. Freight and raw material costs have reached historic highs, as have lead times and component shortages . The reasons for supply chain problems are obvious: After the historic collapse in supply and demand that accompanied the lockdowns in spring 2020, the economy recovered much faster than expected. Rising demand suddenly could not be met, triggering a negative chain reaction. This was and remains true for both intermediate products and raw materials. Although there were signs of a slight improvement in the situation at the beginning of 2022, the war in Ukraine and further lockdowns in China set off a new wave of turbulence along global value chains.

There is no end in sight to the current disruptions. In fact, supply chain disruptions are likely to become more frequent in the future as the list of threats grows and with it the risk of new bottlenecks. In addition to geopolitical confrontations and natural disasters, potential financial crises, cyber-attacks, and new regulatory requirements are pushing their way onto the corporate agenda. Often, these risks are closely intertwined, adding to the uncertainty for companies. One example: Previously unobjectionable dual-use goods – those which are suitable for military as well as civilian purposes – could very quickly be targeted by politicians in the wake of any geopolitical crisis. This could affect chips, lasers, or sensors – or indeed telecommunications and IT equipment in general.

"Supply chain disruptions are likely to become more frequent in the future. The list of threats is growing and so is the risk of new bottlenecks."
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It is also clear that in a globally connected trade and value creation system, even seemingly minor incidents can cause major damage. The Ever Given accident in March 2021 falls into this category. The container ship blocked the Suez Canal for six days and brought all traffic through the waterway to a standstill. The incident cost the global economy 400 million US dollars – per hour.

Many companies have already reacted to the new uncertainty and said goodbye to the long-dominant just-in-time model. Instead of optimizing supply chains down to the last detail , they are now deliberately building up buffer stocks in the hope of being better able to absorb shocks. The buzzwords of the day are: supplier base diversification, production network regionalization, and inventory expansion.

Against this backdrop, there is every indication that the cycles of availability and scarcity will continue to intensify. Excessive inventories and overcapacities can quickly become a burden in times of recession. This makes it even more important for companies to prepare for the new normal. Individual measures are fine, but the goal should be to secure the supply chain long term. To achieve this, we recommend a three-step approach:

  • 1. Achieve clarity about the status quo: Responsibility for supply chains should be managed via cross-functional KPIs. This means, for example, measuring the success of procurement not only in terms of purchase prices but also based on lead times and payment terms. It also means having transparency about dependencies within the organization. For example, the Herfindahl index can be used to determine how supplier concentration on certain companies or countries is changing. In our example, both the number of suppliers and the number of countries in which they are based have increased. Ultimately, the vulnerability of the supply chain has also increased (see concentration index below) because the proportion of intermediate goods sourced from China has risen significantly.

  • 2. Carry out an individual risk assessment: As soon as you have clarity about the respective dependencies and vulnerabilities, you should carry out an individual risk assessment. One thing is for sure: Safety stocks are expensive. Not every company can afford to have a vertically integrated supply chain or a multi-sourcing strategy. That is why businesses should calculate just how much additional cost they are willing to accept for how much of a risk reduction. In other words, whether you can accept margin losses, or to what extent you can pass through the additional costs to customers.
  • 3. Prevent strategic dependencies: Shortages of raw materials and intermediate goods can always occur and are sometimes difficult to predict. However, it is a bad idea to expand your inventory only for whatever product is currently in short supply. Instead, you need to make the procurement of raw materials and intermediate goods an integral part of your corporate strategy and business model. As a company, you must therefore decide how you stand on the following questions: Do you want to cover only a specific section of the value chain or are you aiming for upstream and downstream vertical integration? Can you realize viable procurement strategies through partnerships? What role can location factors play in any deliberate decision to have a regional footprint? How can you make sure that foreseeable dependencies on raw materials, for example, are avoided through research and development?

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How do i stop serious pain?

Pain management strategies: pain relievers, physical therapy (such as hot or cold compresses, massage, hydrotherapy, and exercise), psychological therapies (such as cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, and meditation), mind and body techniques (such as acupuncture), community support groups. Simple, everyday activities, such as walking, swimming, gardening, and dancing, can directly relieve some of the pain by blocking pain signals to the brain. There are two types of pain. Acute pain starts suddenly, lasts a short time, and goes away as the body heals.

You may feel acute pain after surgery or if you have a broken bone, an infected tooth, or a kidney stone. Chronic pain differs from another type of pain called acute pain. Acute pain occurs when you hurt yourself, such as when you make a simple cut in your skin or break a bone. It doesn't last long and goes away after the body heals from anything that caused the pain.

Instead, chronic pain continues long after you recover from an injury or illness. Sometimes it even happens for no obvious reason. Injuries and illnesses can also cause changes in the body that make you more sensitive to pain. These changes can stay in place even after you've healed from the original injury or illness.

Something like a sprain, broken bone, or brief infection can cause chronic pain.


After decades of a stable rate of incarceration, the U.S. prison population experienced unprecedented growth from the early 1970s into the new millennium—with the number of people confined to state prisons increasing by more than 600 percent, reaching just over 1.4 million people by the end of 2009.1 The engine driving this growth was the enactment and implementation over time of a broad array of tough-on-crime policies, including the rapid and continuous expansion of the criminal code; the adoption of zero-tolerance policing tactics, particularly around minor street-level drug and quality-of-life offenses; and the proliferation of harsh sentencing and release policies aimed at keeping people in prison for longer periods of time (such as mandatory minimum sentences, truth-in-sentencing statutes, and habitual offender laws).2

Unsurprisingly, this explosion in the use of incarceration had a direct financial influence on state budgets. Creating and sustaining such a sprawling penal system has been expensive. With more people under their care, state prison systems were compelled to build new prison facilities and expand existing ones.3 To staff these new and expanded facilities, they also had to hire, train, and retain ever more employees.In addition to expanding the state-operated prison system, some states also began to board out increasing numbers of people to county jails, privately-run facilities, and other states’ prison systems.5

After hitting a high of 1.4 million people in 2009, however, the overall state prison population has since declined by 5 percent, or 77,000 people.6 Lawmakers in nearly every state and from across the political spectrum—some prompted by the 2008 recession—have enacted new laws to reduce prison populations and spending, often guided by a now‑large body of research supporting alternative, more effective responses to crime.7 In addition to fiscal pressures, the push for reform has been further bolstered by other factors, including low crime rates; shifting public opinion that now favors less incarceration and more rehabilitation; and dissatisfaction with past punitive policies that have failed to moderate persistently high recidivism rates among those sent to prison.8

With these various political, institutional, and economic forces at play, most states have adopted a variety of different policies, including those that increase opportunities to divert people away from the traditional criminal justice process; expand the use of community-based sanctions; reduce the length and severity of prison sentences for certain offenses, including the rollback of mandatory penalties; increase opportunities for people to gain early release; and better provide enhanced reentry support for those leaving prison or jail.9

In light of nearly a decade of broad-based criminal justice reform, this report seeks to determine where state prison spending stands today and how it has changed in recent years. In particular, if a goal of recent reforms has been to make deep and lasting cuts to prison spending by reducing the prison population, have states who have witnessed the desired downward shift in prison size also witnessed it in spending? To answer this question, researchers at the Vera Institute of Justice (Vera) developed a survey to measure changes in state prison population and expenditures between 2010 and 2015, and conducted follow-up interviews with state prison budget officials to better understand spending and population trends.

Vera’s study confirms that prisons remain an expensive enterprise, despite the success of many states—including Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and South Carolina—in simultaneously reducing their prison populations while achieving budget savings. The first part of this report describes 2015 prison expenditures, identifying the main driver of corrections spending across responding states. The second half of the report then discusses how changes in prison populations during the study period, and other trends largely outside the control of departments of corrections have affected prison spending. What is clear is that increased spending is not inevitable, since nearly half of states have cut their spending on prisons between 2010 and 2015. But while one might expect that states with shrinking prison populations are uniformly spending less on prisons, or conversely that states with growing populations are spending more, Vera’s findings paint a more complicated picture. Indeed, often there is no single reason that explains a rise or fall in spending, but a multitude of factors that push and pull expenditures in different directions.


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Altilia (CS)

The mystery of the Cave Vault frescoes

Altilia, a small town in the Province of Cosenza, stands on a rocky spur in the Savuto valley, probably built over the ruins of the town of Astalonga. The inhabited town centre displays the typical morphology of a naturally fortified medieval layout.
The urban environment is laden with great poise and charm, with some element of great interest and a location on the edge of the precipice called Castle.
The discovery of the caves represents an important element from a historic and artistic point of view in terms of the town’s history and traditions.

Near the village there is an ancient bridge, referred to as the "Ponte di Annibale” (Hannibal's bridge), which is commonly traced back to the Roman era and which evidences the town's ancient history. According to various sources, its origins would be attributable to the period preceding the year one thousand, although one thing is certain: that the village was repeatedly destroyed by earthquakes that affected the province over the course of centuries.
Another important road was the ancient Via Popilia that crossed the Savuto river through the Annibale bridge where a post station stood.
From a landscape point of view, Altilia displays the features of hilly towns, immersed in green and surrounded by mountains.

The town’s main monument is the parish church dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo (The Assumption of Holy Mary into Heaven), which dates back to the fifteenth century and today is the result of multiple reconstructions and represents at the same time the town’s cultural and monumental heritage. The baroque appearance with stucco decorations and the façade in local stone date back to the 18th century. Inside the church there are various wooden statues and a painting of great significance placed on the main altar, depicting the Assumption, work of the Flemish painter Borremans.
Worthy of a visit is the former Franciscan convent that today houses a multi-purpose centre, the hub of the town’s social and cultural activities. The building has recently been restored and features some elements in carved stone by local stonemasons. A short distance from the building a cave vault was discovered with ancient frescoes depicting religious subjects.
Among the most cherished traditions are the two patron saint’s festivities: that of San Sebastiano (St Sebastian) on 20 January, Altilia’s patron saint, and that of San Giovanni Battista (St John the Baptist) on 24 June, Maione’s patron saint.

The Convent

The historic Convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie was built probably around the 16th century by Domenico Agacio and Gerolamo Curaro for the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor Conventual. The Convent is located on a cliff that overlooks the Savuto valley. Currently, only the outside walls remain from the ancient building that in any case, provide a good idea of its size, while the Church has a single nave and was fully recovered due as a result of restoration works.
The portal has a round arch, ribbed at multiple levels and surmounted by a cornice with a rich entablature. The Church is located in a dominant position with respect to the settlement. The Palazzo Marsico (adjoining the convent), now the Town Hall, constitutes an important historical reference that must be protected.
The presbytery is quadrangular in shape with a floor higher up with respect to the floor level of the main body and is linked to the convent through a corridor. It delimits the single nave with 2 ribs from which shaped and sculpted limestone ashlars were removed in the past from the sacred arch. The ashlar mouldings are typical of Franciscan art and represent the most important and expressive form of evidence for the monument's critical interpretation. As it was possible to recover it, the first step was to arrange the arch’s entire structure into place, which once completed, gave a more precise idea of the original height of the Church's roof, which was unlikely to be on a single level. In addition, by looking at some old photos, it was ascertained that the roof was a pitched roof supported by wooden trusses and no doubt covered the entire nave above the sacred arch; on the contrary, the assumption of a lower roof section of the presbytery was uncertain.
Today, the roof has been completely redone with wooden roof trusses seamlessly binding to the old structure. Missing masonry sections were rebuilt with "opus" terracotta brickwork which merges well with the stone colour to disguise any inconsistencies in existing masonry sections that may have collapsed. The curb in reinforced concrete was built slightly set back with respect to the edge of the outer perimeter in order to have allowed covering it with the same bricks. The entrance portal is not the original one: based on traces visible from the inside, the arch was lowered and bigger. The current portal with a round arch probably dates back to the end of 1700s given its similarity with other Churches of neighbouring towns.
The nave has three portholes in the glass on the floor, from which you can catch a glimpse of some chambers used as mass graves. The five tombs contained in the building are all covered with a thick sheet of glass.

The Cave Vault

Following the lucky discovery behind the church Santa Maria delle Grazie and immediately downstream of the convent, which currently houses the Town Hall, a small cave vault was discovered containing frescoes with images of Christ, the Virgin, St Sebastian and St Francis of Paola; some were well-preserved and clearly visible while others were unclear.
The magnitude of the discovery represents an important element from the historical and artistic interest point of view due to the town's history of religion, worship and traditions. The caves, which are only a few metres from one another, were discovered by two wardens who, in trying to cut the grass in the ground behind the town, saw the first cave. In reality their attention was captured mainly by the image of San Francesco di Paola impressed on the left wall of the small vault. A few metres down they found the second cave, also almost entirely closed-up. The discovery has allowed to bring to light a series of frescoes, all found in a single cave vault; some of which are well-preserved, such as the image of San Francesco di Paola and that of the Virgin with Child, while others have been corroded by time such as the icon of Christ and that of San Sebastiano, Altilia's patron saint. In particular, these last two images form part of a single large fresco in which the other figures that compose it are not clearly visible or easily recognised.

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Behind the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, downstream of the monastery, a cave vault with more or less preserved frescoes reproducing Christ, the Virgin, Saint Sebastian and Saint Francis of Paola were found. This finding  has historical and artistic importance as far as Altilia worships and traditions are concerned.

The ancient monastery of the Friars Minor Capuchin was built around 1500 by Domenico Agacio and Gerolamo Curaro on behalf of the Francescan Order of the Conventual friars minors, as attested by an old document and an epigraph carved into the limestone that was recovered and placed on the southern wall of the apse of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

The monastery rises on a cliff hanging over the Savuto valley. Today, only the

outer walls are visible and well preserved and they give a precise idea of the original size of the building.

The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie that overlooks the built-up area, has a single nave and was completely recovered through restoration interventions.

The presbytery is quadrangular and stands at a higher level than the room. There is a small annexed sacristy and, on the left side, a long stone carved passageway leads to the monastery. The Church and the annexed building called Palazzo Marsico, house the Municipal offices and they are a town landmark to be preserved.


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The art installation 'RISING SEAS' aims to draw attention to the rise of the sea level in a unique way. A visual wake-up call with a wink.

The climate is changing, we know that by now. Climate change is also on the agenda in politics, but actions are only reluctantly getting off the ground. It is now 1 past 12 and the clock is ticking faster and faster. Stopping climate change is not an option anymore. Adapting our own (living) environment to reduce the consequences of climate change is a possibility!

But first, everyone has to be fully aware of the dramatic consequences if we don't act now. We visualize this through providing a large apartment and commercial buildings with their very last way out when the water reaches our lips.

All boats will carry the name of one of the long list of cities that will be affected by the rising waters worldwide.

Therefore we will create our art project:

“By 2050, 1.6 billion people in more than 970 cities will be regularly exposed to heat waves. More than 800 million people in 570 cities will be exposed to sea level rise and coastal flooding, and 650 million people in 500 cities will face water scarcity.

But the indirect consequences also affect huge numbers of city dwellers: 2.5 billion people in 1,600 cities see their food security as threatened and the energy supply of 470 million people is at risk."

NASA 6 m seal level rise

(source: NASA)


Florida’s fight against the invasive Burmese python has hit a new milestone: 5,000 snakes captured in the Everglades since wildlife managers started paying hunters to remove the destructive constrictors in 2017.

The South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which manage the state’s python elimination programs, announced the achievement on Tuesday.

The giant snakes are everywhere in South Florida, devouring mammals in the Everglades and disrupting the natural balance of predator and prey. They are such a threat to the health of the fragile ecosystem that state and federal wildlife managers have put a bounty on their heads and enlisted teams of hunters to track them down and take them out.

Pythons are believed to have appeared in the Everglades in the early 1980s, having been kept as pets and then released by frustrated owners who got tired of feeding them mice and other live meals. In the wild, they found perfect conditions: plenty of water in which to mate and abundant food.

The slithery invaders have been successful at reproducing in the wetlands because they have no predators, and females can lay up to 100 eggs a year.

The state pays registered hunters a minimum wage hourly rate for up to 10 hours of work a day, plus a bonus for the catch: $50 for each python measuring up to four feet plus $25 more for each foot measured above four feet. An additional $200 is paid for a nesting female.

In addition to the ongoing python elimination programs, wildlife managers organize special hunts to raise awareness about Florida’s most destructive invasive species. The 2020 Python Bowl, for example, was a special edition of the Florida Python Challenge, a competition that tapped the hype surrounding the country’s biggest sporting event. The 10-day challenge attracted more than 750 people from 20 states and took 80 snakes out of the Everglades.

“We’ve learned through the Python Challenge that experience counts when finding and removing Burmese pythons,” said FWC Commissioner Rodney Barreto.

It’s hard to say if the removed snakes actually made a dent in the overall python population in the Everglades because scientists don’t know exactly how many are out there. Estimates range from 100,000 to as many as 300,000 snakes.


UN Security Council classifies Houthi militia as terrorists and extends arms embargo to all its members

The UN resolution comes in the wake of a succession of attacks by Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council on Monday decided to extend the arms embargo on Houthi leaders, including top leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi, to all members of the Shiite rebel group operating in Yemen, which is trying to overthrow the legally installed executive of President Abd Rabbuh Mansur al-Hadi.

The new Security Council resolution also classifies the armed group as terrorist for the first time, something that was already being demanded by several nations due to the vicious drone and missile attacks aimed mainly at Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the main members of the Arab coalition fighting the Houthis on the ground to wipe out this group that is supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the main standard-bearer of the Shiite branch of Islam as opposed to the Sunni branch sponsored by the Saudi kingdom. The Saudi and Emirati territories have come under attack against a variety of civilian and commercial targets, including airport infrastructure and energy supply facilities.

The UAE recently went on high alert after a Houthi drone and missile strike killed three oil workers in the capital Abu Dhabi on 17 January. For its part, the Saudi kingdom has been facing regular attacks from neighbouring Yemen by the Shi'ite Houthi organisation.

The Houthis have also been singled out by various nations and international analysts for alleged abuses and rights violations in the Yemeni war, including those of women and children, a situation in Yemen that was recently described by the UN itself as the worst humanitarian tragedy on the planet.

The latest UN resolution also renews financial sanctions and a travel ban on senior Houthi militia commanders for another year.

Eleven of the 15 members of the Security Council voted in favour of the resolution; Ireland, Mexico, Brazil and Norway abstained on humanitarian grounds.

Security Council Resolution 2624, which was introduced by the United Arab Emirates, condemns the continued supply of arms and weapons components to the Houthis from outside Yemen in violation of the arms embargo established by Resolution 2216 in 2015. It urges all UN member states to intensify efforts to "combat the smuggling of arms and components through land and sea routes, to ensure the implementation of the specific arms embargo". This UN decision "strongly condemns cross-border attacks by the Houthi terrorist group, including attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against civilians and civilian infrastructure, and demands an immediate cessation of such attacks".

Several media and experts point to Iran as the main supplier of weapons and training to the Houthi rebels. The arsenal includes anti-tank guided missiles, sea mines, explosive-laden drones, ballistic and cruise missiles and unmanned maritime vehicles. Saudi Arabia and the US have long accused Iran of supplying sophisticated weapons to the Houthis, which Tehran denies.

There was some tension in negotiating these new sanctions against the Houthis because of concerns about a potential setback for peace negotiations and a possible negative effect on the humanitarian situation in Yemen. However, the resolution notes that the measures imposed "are not intended to have an adverse humanitarian impact on the civilian population of Yemen, nor on civilian access to humanitarian assistance, commercial imports or remittances".

Lana Nusseibeh, permanent representative of the United Arab Emirates to the UN, welcomed the arms embargo resolution that affects all members of the Houthi organisation. He stressed that this will reduce the rebel group's capacity for military manoeuvre, as Arab News reported.

On the other side, Trine Heimerback, Norway's deputy permanent representative, supported the application of targeted sanctions that can help support "a path towards a political settlement and contribute to the protection of civilians" and emphasised that the resolution does not encompass Norwegian concerns about the negative effects it may have on peace negotiations and humanitarian operations on Yemeni territory. However, he also stressed the positive aspect of reducing Houthi military capabilities in the context of the Yemen war, which has been going on since 2014.


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African American Mugs.  Homemade African American mugs celebrating our civil rights heroes, our beautiful black women, queens and kings, romance, love, family, mothers day, fathers day, christmas and easter, and all things inbetween.

These mugs are made of ceramic and are 15 ounces in size.  They are dishwasher and microwave safe.


That is the question.

Whether you’re looking for a topic to write about or a niche to specialize in, what people do too often is think of a general topic like depression, for example and try to cover it all. But depression could stem from many things;  depression from work, entrepreneurial depression, a bad marriage, post-partum depression,  illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, or addiction, to name a few. The point is that there are a lot of different reasons why somebody becomes depressed.

But it’s very difficult to be seen as an expert on such a broad topic as each one of these sub-niches requires different training, experience, and expertise. So, if someone were suffering from depression from addiction, the prescribed remedy would be different than say for someone suffering from post-partum depression where hormones play such a big role and where it is unique to women.

Plus, solopreneurs and small business owners don’t have the resources to become known as an expert on such a broad topic. When someone says, “My book (or product) is for everybody.” or ”My services are for everybody,” it’s not for anybody. It has to be more specific or it is destined to fail because they don’t have a specific clientele that they can market to. This is true whether you are writing a book,  just getting started and picking a niche to specialize in, or thinking of switching niches.

And it’s especially important when you think about your advertising budget. If you run ads that are not targeted to a specific market, you are going to end up paying for a lot of clicks from people who are not interested in what you offer, which can quickly burn a hole in your advertising budget.

You could also confuse the market; if you don’t speak to a group specifically; all markets may not get that your product, program or service is designed for them, so they will choose to go with someone else who does speak directly to them. So, not having a specific market to advertise to, and/or not having a focused message could cost you book sales and other business revenue or even put you out of business! And that is why it is often important to consider sub-niching.

When you sub-niche, people who need the solution to the specific problem that you solve will start reaching out to you, once you are visible and have built trust and rapport, when they have that problem because you are exactly the person that they need to help them resolve their situation. But most people don’t think that way because they want to help as many people as they can, not realizing that the way they are going about it is destined to fail.

Also, they may feel that they need to speak in general terms so anyone can buy their book and hire them, especially if they need the money, which, ironically, will lead to fewer sales and less money, if they can even stay in business. And sometimes, even a sub-niche is too general. For instance, look at stress management. One person may write about or teach yoga for stress management while another specializes in Qi Gong and still another in meditation, three completely different disciplines to solve the same problem, all requiring completely different expertise and book topics.

The way to determine whether you need to sub-niche is to look at the market share.  One way to do this is to use a keyword-research tool and see how many people are looking for a solution for the general category.  If it’s getting over 100,000 in clicks or volume (different sites measure this differently) the category is too general.  So again, to go back to our example of depression, as I’m writing this article, depression has a volume of 349,836 in Wordtracker.(There are many keyword tools, but this is the main one I use. I also use Ubber Suggest.) depression far exceeds the 100,000 mark, whereas clinical depression is 116,411 and post-partum depression is 69,629 in Wordtracker.

Now, 116.411 is not that far above 100,000 so if that were something of interest to you, I would not rule it out. These are general guidelines, they are not set in stone. On the other hand, you need a large enough volume of clicks or volume to get enough customers and/or clients to make money.  I look for clicks or volume with a minimum of 33,000. However, having said that, occasionally you will find an obscure niche or sub-niche that makes money but has a lower number than that.

The way I discover that is usually by checking out what is selling in Clickbank. (You can find this out by going to Clickbank Reports https://cbsnooper.com/reports/top-clickbank-products or studying the stats in Clickbank. (You can search by gravity, which will lead you to these types of anomalies as well.) But, a good example right now is the New Battery Reconditioning Course, which is #8 in Clickbank but gets zero clicks in Wordtracker or Ubber Suggest.

And sometimes, the topic is broad like “niche” which has a volume of 272, 289, but there aren’t any sub-niches under that keyword.  In that case, you would have to explore further to find out what other words people are looking up that would ultimately get them the same result, which I will discuss in another blog post.

So, when you’re thinking about finding a niche, don’t just think about a general topic. Do your homework and find a potentially lucrative niche, sub-niche or sub-sub niche for whatever you are trying to achieve if it is a topic with many facets, and think about how you can narrow your focus down to cater to that market and your marketing efforts will be much more rewarding and profitable.

Need help narrowing down your book topic? I’m offering a limited number of complimentary coaching sessions to help you narrow down your topic and zero in on your best target market so you write the book that your market wants to buy! To get started go to www.booksopendoors.com/questionnaire and once you fill it out, someone will get back to you and let you know the next step.

Ellen Violette helps busy creative visionaries, leaders and changemakers, write, publish, launch to #1 bestseller, and market their book to get more clients, make more money, make a bigger impact, and leave a lasting legacy.  Ellen Violette is an award-winning book and business coach, multiple #1 bestselling author, podcast host, CEO of Create a Splash Marketing & Grammy-nominated songwriter.


Best answer: What is the hardest part of Fire Academy?

Another challenge that may be the hardest aspect of the fire academy is the didactic/classroom portion. You need to be ready to learn! There will be a lot of information thrown at you fast and you will probably be tested on it daily! Expect to go home every night, after a long day, and study for 1-3 hours.

What is the hardest part of becoming a firefighter?

Originally Answered: What is the hardest part of becoming a firefighter? It is very Physical and competitive. The fire service is paramilitary organization with a command structure. Being in great shape, both in strength as well as with cardio is paramount.

Is the fire academy harder than police academy?

fire academy is both physically and mentally demanding. some people can’t get past wearing an extra 100 pounds of gear and working. police academy is mostly mentally demanding. some don’t get past marksmanship skills.

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Why do people fail the fire academy?

You can fail the fire academy and it can happen for a variety of reasons, including: failing physical skills or written exams, resisting authority, not being a team player, injuries, or bad attitudes. There are many pitfalls that can get someone unceremoniously kicked out of the fire academy.

Is fire academy harder than boot camp?

Training in Fire Academies will vary from place to place too – so the boot camp influences might be a little stronger in some places than in others. However, there are distinct differences in training too. Military boot camps are designed to teach soldiers to fight.

Where is it easiest to become a firefighter?

5 best states for career firefighters

  • Hawaii. Number of registered fire departments: 11. Percentage of career departments: 90.9 percent.
  • Florida. Number of registered fire departments: 477. …
  • Massachusetts. Number of registered fire departments: 362. …
  • Arizona. Number of registered fire departments: 249. …
  • California.

Do you sleep at the fire academy?

For example, students attending Portland Fire & Rescue’s Training Academy must be seated at their desks and fully prepared for the day at 7:00 am sharp. Their classes meet Monday through Thursday, so Friday students can sleep in. From 7:00 am to 8:00 am, students will participate in housework and apparatus checks.

Why is the fire academy so hard?

There is a lot more to learn than just how to put water on fire. That being said, the manipulative/physical side of the academy can be extremely challenging as well. This includes hours of manipulative training, in full gear, as well as PT or physical fitness-related workouts.

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Who makes more a police officer or firefighter?

Can you join the police at 50?

Are you guaranteed a job after fire academy?

Am I guaranteed a job when I graduate from the Academy? No, you are not guaranteed a job. The ARC Basic Firefighter I is a tuition-based academy operated through the California Fire & Rescue Training Authority, in partnership with the Sacramento Fire Department and the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center.

Is the FDNY academy hard?

The FDNY training is seen as one of the toughest courses in the world. And, that is why they call it “The Rock!” “We call it the probationary fire school,” says Captain Fred Saporito, glancing over the young faces in the classroom. Firefighters have to pass a trial period before being hired by the department.

Do you have to shave your head for fire academy?

LAFD’s grooming standards indicate a clean shave for males and for women to wear their hair in a neat, professional manner off the face and neck. up their slack. assist in your recovery from our intense training.

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How do I prepare for the fire academy?

7 tips to prepare yourself for the fire academy

  1. You’re waking up early. Wake early enough so you can leave, drive to the farthest station and arrive an hour early. …
  2. Dress the part. …
  3. Chores, chores, chores. …
  4. Make a menu. …
  5. Time to study. …
  6. Turn off the TV. …
  7. Get on a budget.

How do you prepare for the fire academy physically?

Leading up to the academy, you should be running every day as well as able to complete 20 pushups, 50 situps and 10 pullups without becoming winded. You will be tired when you complete your PT, but you’ll also need to be ready to study. The classroom portions of fire academy will require a great deal of study.

How can I be the best firefighter?

The 10 traits all great firefighters have

  1. Integrity. …
  2. Physical fitness. …
  3. Communication. …
  4. Flexibility and adaptability. …
  5. Dedication. …
  6. Team player. …
  7. Mechanical aptitude. …
  8. Public image-conscious.


The Essence of Art

Art is a form of expression that transcends cultural, social, and economic boundaries. While it may not solve social problems, it can help build empathy and understanding between people of different backgrounds. Art is an expression of the imagination and provides an outlet for expressing feelings that are difficult to express in words. The form of art is also not bound by language, giving artists the flexibility to interpret the meaning of the work.

The essence of art is its ability to move people and inspire them to feel. It allows a man to convey his thoughts by sounds and movements. But to produce such a work of art, the artist must feel what he is saying and how it affects him. Art is a form of communication that is as powerful as speech.

Art has long been used in science. Some artists have contributed to the development of chemical reactions and scientific discoveries. Its application is diverse, and is often process-dependent. For example, firing a pottery dish without letting it dry can result in an explosion. On the other hand, a pianist’s fingers must touch the keys in the right way to play the intended chord.

Art can also influence the political climate of a country. For example, street artists can make a huge difference by making art that entertains the masses. A mural painted by Italian street artist Blu in Kreuzberg, Germany, sparked strong reactions. The mural was of two masked figures attempting to unmask one another.

Similarly, the decorative arts have undergone transformations. As commercial products were introduced to the market, the role of artists became increasingly more diversified. Moreover, artists began to incorporate more subjective values into their work. The result was the emergence of a new genre: the modernist movement. However, these changes did not affect the definition of art.

The modern arts are not without their critics. Art critics are a diverse group of specialists, from artists to sociologists, historians, lawyers, anthropologists, and philosophers. Nonetheless, there is no consensus on what constitutes art. Consequently, there is a need for more research to define the nature of art and its impact on society.

Decorative art traditionally includes works in different materials, such as jewellery, ceramics, and ancient pottery. It may also include stained glass or tapestry. Notable decorative art styles include Rococo Art (1700-1800), Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Japonism. A person’s taste may vary from another’s, so it is important to find a style that you enjoy.

Art is a form of expression, and the digital version is no exception. However, its execution is still limited by the technology of today. While computers have made it easier to create paintings and other pieces of art, they do not have the capabilities to reproduce works of art in the detail or scale that they would require in a traditional studio.


Crossword Genius

Supervise a review that is influential (10)

I believe the answer is:

'is influential' is the definition.

'supervise a review' is the wordplay.
'review' is an anagram indicator.
'supervisea' with letters rearranged gives 'PERSUASIVE'.

'that' is the link.

(Other definitions for persuasive that I've seen before include "Convincing" , "Providing sound reasoning" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.


Blue-Chip NFT Index Introduced by MEXC Exchange to Bring Down Investor’s Entry Barriers

When compared to April of 2022, the ETH price has declined from 3579 USDT to a low of about 881 USDT. Recently, the second-largest crypto (in terms of market cap and adoption) has increased in price to almost 2000 USDT. When calculated in USDT, the price of most blue-chip NFTs may decline by about 3x.

But the prices of blue-chip NFTs like Moonbirds, Clone X, Meebits, Doodles, etc., tend to prevent everyday users from taking an active part. For instance, the floor prices of Doodles and Moonbirds are 11 ETH and 23 ETH, but their expected gains should be 17248 USDT and 36063 USDT, respectively.

MEXC, an established digital currency trading platform, has introduced NFT Index to break down the threshold for participants to acquire blue-chip NFTs. This is notably the very first NFT Index introduced by virtual currency exchange.

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What is an NFT Index?

MEXC uses the purchase of a set amount of a blue-chip NFT (potential ones) collection as its value support and divides the purchased NFT into a particular amount for indexation. Users only have to trade like a spot to get a share of the NFT Index to benefit from related NFT rights.

As explained in the update, MEXC acquires NFT before Moonbirds airdrops the second-generation NFT. And after MEXC gets the second-gen NFT airdrop, it will proceed to sell the second-generation NFT Moonbirds Oddities at a competitive price for sale. The share of NFT Index positions is then distributed to NMOON holders.

Similarly, when an NFT issues a token and airdrops it to NFT holders, MEXC will give back the airdrop received to the holder according to the NFT Index position share. And its NFT Index not only can be acquired and sold but also chosen to redeem whenever they share reaches an NFT exchange.

Take NMOON offered by MEXC as a practical example. The NFT Index is being supported by #5816, #347, #8298 Moonbird bought by MEXC and is then divided into 10,000,000 Indexes for free purchasing and selling purposes, and the purchase volume has managed to reach 1,000,000 units. Purchasers can contact MEXC so they can redeem a complete NFT every week.

MEXC has issued 9 NFT Indexes supported by Moonbirds, Clone X, Azuki, Meebits, Doodles, Invisible Friends, etc. They reportedly include NMOON, NCLONEX, NAKI, NMEEBITS, NDDS, NIFRIEND, etc. It’s not just the first exchange to introduce NFT Indexes but also the exchange with the most listed blue-chip NFT Indexes.

Why may we consider choosing blue chip NFTs? The reason is that while the current NFT is the leading track in the crypto and blockchain space, and its overall market value has reached $24.53 billion, it is clear that 99% of NFT projects have been unsuccessful or will not succeed in the long-term.

As explained in the announcement, the risk value of zeroing for the remaining 1% remains fairly low after a rough time in the market. And now, with the launch of the on-chain ecology of ETH 2.0, NFT provides a lucrative opportunity to enter the nascent Web 3.0 space.

With the steady rise of NFT track and NFT in SocialFi, GameFi, Metaverse, Metaverse, NFTfi, as well as their applications in other sectors, MEXC has finalized a 4-year plan for around 10 sub-tracks like public chains, DeFi, NFT, DAOs.


PARIS French School

EDAM Paris is a French language school for foreign learners, located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Its pedagogy and teaching allow students and professionals wishing to learn French to acquire skills and knowledge of the French language. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the lessons are punctuated by the passion and creativity of the teaching team, always attentive to the students. EDAM Paris offers French courses from level A1 to level C1, for short and long periods.

Create your Startup and test the market with our new Business Maker Courses starting in January 2022 without any coding knowledge, join our Luxury Management Courses with only one day class per week and work at the same time !


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Reflective Writing Prompts This page, authored by Amy Ellwein and Ben Swanson at The University of New Mexico, describes reflective writing prompts by Amy Ellwein and the utilization of a model that we feel better encapsulates the scientific method, called the Activity Model for Inquiry Harwood, Author Profile Summary This reflective writing activity is a daily writing exercise requiring teacher participants to summarize scientific content they are learning as part of a fast-paced, one-week earth science course, as well as to identify and examine their misconceptions and consider their use of the Activity Model for Inquiry a modified version of the "standard" outline of the scientific method; Harwood, It also provides an opportunity for tracking changes in their attitudes towards field science and the application of the scientific method, and following their progress in understanding the material. Insights gained from the reflective writing serve as the most important resource for the final course paper.

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A sensitive subject, or g. A time I took a risk, or h. A clash of interests, or i. A misunderstanding, or j.

Reflective Friday: Time Out to Think - National Writing Project

A moment of joy, or k. A missed opportunity, or l. A beginning, or 2. Write a fictional account or autobiographical narrative based on your chosen theme. Mentoring from a helpful observer 1.

Think of a puzzling or unsatisfactory work event. Think of an object generally in view in your workplace, such as: Write a narrative from its point of view. Really perceiving a person 1.

Write phrases including these characteristics: Gesture or movement b. Way of walking or sitting c. Turn of phrase, or saying d.

Habitual mode of greeting e. Anything or anyone they remind you of f.

Reflective Writing Worksheets - Printable Worksheets

What they make you feel g. And so on… 3. Write as if by this person: An uncritical episode 1. Allow an event to surface in your mind rather than reaching for the most critical, or striking episode. Write about the occasion as descriptively as you can, including all detail.

Give it a title as if it were a story or film. Have a proper look 1. Describe entering your school or classroom. What do you observe as you arrive?

Note everything, considering all your senses. Reread, marking aspects which strike you the most. Choose an aspect to write more about how you would like to change things in the space, or the way you use or respond to the space. Write about entering the classroom of a colleague you admire.Reflective Writing Exercises This page sets out a range of exercises designed to facilitate critical reflective practice through recording and analysing professional experience.

I aim to develop this collection to provide you with practical ideas, knowledge of reflective models, and to demonstrate the breadth of literature advocating reflection as a tool for professional learning.

Teaching Kids About Reflective Writing. For students who are reading a play or novel for school, ask them to keep a reflective journal and write about each scene or chapter.

They do not have to summarize the events, but rather, reflect on them and describe their thoughts, experience, and ideas while reading and thinking about the plot and characters. Reflective journals allow students to practice their writing skills in an open-ended format that encourages the same thought process that is used in analytical writing.

Zemelman, Daniels, and Hyde () believe that the most powerful learning happens when students self-monitor, or reflect. Our 2nd Grade Reflexive Pronouns Lesson is aligned with the 2nd Grade Common Core Reading and Language Standards (CCRI.1, CCRI.4, CCL.1c).

We've included a full color Reflexive Pronouns Poster that's ready to print, laminate, and hang in your classroom, a color copy of the lesson for your White Board, black and white versions of the lesson and activities to make copies for your students, .

Second Grade Community & Cultures Worksheets and Printables. Whether you're trying to raise a global citizen, or merely trying to help your child understand and appreciate cultural attributes, our worksheets are great for promoting understanding.

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Please check out our two full units, END OF THE YEAR MEMORY BOOK (reflective writing) and END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITY BUNDLE ( pages - memory book, autograph books and student scrapbooks) for more end of the year activities!4/5().

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AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) Could Be A Buy For Its Upcoming Dividend

Readers hoping to buy AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the stock is about to trade ex-dividend. The ex-dividend date is one business day before the record date, which is the cut-off date for shareholders to be present on the company's books to be eligible for a dividend payment. It is important to be aware of the ex-dividend date because any trade on the stock needs to have been settled on or before the record date. Accordingly, AptarGroup investors that purchase the stock on or after the 3rd of August will not receive the dividend, which will be paid on the 25th of August.

The company's next dividend payment will be US$0.38 per share. Last year, in total, the company distributed US$1.52 to shareholders. Based on the last year's worth of payments, AptarGroup has a trailing yield of 1.1% on the current stock price of $137.65. If you buy this business for its dividend, you should have an idea of whether AptarGroup's dividend is reliable and sustainable. So we need to investigate whether AptarGroup can afford its dividend, and if the dividend could grow.

Check out our latest analysis for AptarGroup

Dividends are typically paid out of company income, so if a company pays out more than it earned, its dividend is usually at a higher risk of being cut. AptarGroup paid out a comfortable 38% of its profit last year. That said, even highly profitable companies sometimes might not generate enough cash to pay the dividend, which is why we should always check if the dividend is covered by cash flow. Fortunately, it paid out only 30% of its free cash flow in the past year.

Have Earnings And Dividends Been Growing?

Stocks in companies that generate sustainable earnings growth often make the best dividend prospects, as it is easier to lift the dividend when earnings are rising. If earnings decline and the company is forced to cut its dividend, investors could watch the value of their investment go up in smoke. With that in mind, we're encouraged by the steady growth at AptarGroup, with earnings per share up 3.3% on average over the last five years. Recent growth has not been impressive. However, companies that see their growth slow can often choose to pay out a greater percentage of earnings to shareholders, which could see the dividend continue to rise.

The main way most investors will assess a company's dividend prospects is by checking the historical rate of dividend growth. AptarGroup has delivered 7.8% dividend growth per year on average over the past 10 years. We're glad to see dividends rising alongside earnings over a number of years, which may be a sign the company intends to share the growth with shareholders.

To Sum It Up

Should investors buy AptarGroup for the upcoming dividend? Earnings per share growth has been growing somewhat, and AptarGroup is paying out less than half its earnings and cash flow as dividends. This is interesting for a few reasons, as it suggests management may be reinvesting heavily in the business, but it also provides room to increase the dividend in time. We would prefer to see earnings growing faster, but the best dividend stocks over the long term typically combine significant earnings per share growth with a low payout ratio, and AptarGroup is halfway there. There's a lot to like about AptarGroup, and we would prioritise taking a closer look at it.

So while AptarGroup looks good from a dividend perspective, it's always worthwhile being up to date with the risks involved in this stock. For example, we've found 3 warning signs for AptarGroup that we recommend you consider before investing in the business.


Flat-Earth Laser Tests are Misleading

Flat-Earthers’ laser tests are misleading. They pointed the laser from near the surface toward a distant observer. If the observer sees the beam, they conclude Earth is flat. It was a misunderstanding about laser & how atmospheric refraction affects it.

A laser beam diverges and will not stay focused forever. With a beam divergence of 1 mRad, the laser will have a beam width of 10 m over 10 km. It means the observer at 10 km away in the middle of the beam can change their height by 5 m and still be able to see the direct laser beam.

Lasers are just a form of light. Atmospheric refraction can bend it following Earth’s curvature, like any other form of light. By pointing the laser parallel to the surface, some beams will skirt just above the surface where atmospheric refraction is the highest, deflecting the beam to be visible beyond the curvature.

To the observer, the area very close above the horizon will appear distorted, fuzzy & compressed. It can be difficult to recognize the shape of an object. But a bright, nondescript laser beam can stand out against a dark background.

Therefore, just because a laser beam is visible over a considerable distance, it does not mean Earth is flat. The aforementioned characteristics of laser beams and Earth’s atmosphere cause the beam to be visible.


How to Play Poker

You can play the card game Poker with a variety of players, but the ideal number is between six and eight. The pot is the total of all the bets made by all players in one deal. You win the pot if your hand is the highest in rank, and you can also win it by making a bet that no other player calls. Here are some important rules to remember:

A poker hand is any set of five cards that have the same suit. A hand with more than one high card is called a “nut”. A player with a pair of trip sevens is said to have an overcard. An eight to nine hand would be a straight. If the flop contains no sevens, there is no flush possibility. Therefore, an overplay is the opposite of a rock. If your hand is not strong enough, you should fold.

The best way to play poker is to learn to recognize when to fold. If you fold, you are giving away information to other players, such as your own hand’s strength. When you cry, you’re giving away information that you’re tilting and are likely to play suboptimally going forward. This will cost you money in the long run. This way, you won’t know when to fold. If you’re a weak player, don’t give the other players a good opportunity to win.


10 Unique Bedroom Sofa Ideas You’d Love to Try

Last updated on September 5, 2021

Want to add a sofa to the bedroom? It’s an unusual feature but not so uncommon. Here are the best ideas on how to do it right.

In a nutshell, you have two ways to add a bedroom sofa. One is to place it at the foot of the bed like you would a bench. In this case, it has to be a tiny piece of furniture. The other way is putting it aside as a complementary seating. Both ways have their uses and the make for a unique look.

So, in this article, we will go through several ideas that make use of a couch in the bedroom, and we will see what makes them great. We will learn that it’s ok to experiment as long as you have room for it!

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By the Window

Kenwood Residence
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One of the benefits of having big windows in the bedroom is being able to place a small sofa there. It provides extra seating accommodation, and it’s perfect for a guest bedroom. Because the space is probably tiny, add an acrylic coffee table to keep it less confined.

Against the Fireplace

Southern Living Home
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For a full-featured bedroom that has a fireplace, the use of a sofa is natural. Place it against the fireplace to cozy up before going to bed. The perfect spot is at the end of the bed if the latter is directed towards the fireplace (which it should be).

Extension of the Bed

Beaulieu House by the Sea
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Use a sofa that has a similar design of the bed if you want to extend the furniture. In this case, it becomes visually part of the bed. So the two-seat sofa should be bulky but still within the width of the bed frame. Use slipcovers to maintain a consistent style too.

New build house Sunningdale, Berkshire
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So we’ve established that a bedroom sofa should be small due to space constraints. Which makes the loveseat the perfect piece of furniture. At the foot of the bed, is the ideal spot for it.

Blocking the Passage

Indian Hill Contemporary
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This idea applies to big and airy bedrooms. Having lots of room is fine, but you still want it to feel cozy. And if the room features big glass doors to a terrace, it’s hard to keep it that way. Place a sofa to block the passage visually. Now you have a much more confined space to cozy up in.

Window Nook

Kensington town house
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We all love a small reading nook in a window where it gets lots of natural light. You can create such a space in the bedroom. A tiny loveseat works a charm here. It also gives the room a lovely chic accent.

Sofa Table

Mandeville House
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If you use a sofa, then you might as well add a side table to it. This works only in bedrooms that have enough area. A small Chinese garden stool can work as a whimsical decor accent and serve the function.

Lounge Area

Nottingham house
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Some bedrooms aren’t just for sleeping. While such multi-purpose rooms aren’t all that popular, a full-size sofa with complete accommodation adds a lounge area that’s perfect as the guest room.

Teen Girl's Room
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Once you place the tiny sofa (more like a futon) at the foot of the bed, there’s no need for it to have a back. In this case, it’s even better for it to be backless and avoid the parts that get in the way.

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The interior becomes luxurious when you add such elements as a leather sofa.

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Islamic Development Bank seeks tie-ups for infrastructure investments

Islamic Development Bank president Bandar Hajjar said the bank was exploring joint opportunities with other multilateral development banks to invest in India’s infrastructure sector. India plans to invest as much as ?5.97 trillion in creating and upgrading infrastructure in the current financial year. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is setting in play a new integrated infrastructure programme that involves building of roads, railways, waterways and airports. For this, India has sought project financing totalling $2.4 billion from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Also, the Asian bank will invest $200 million in India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).

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How Long Can An Aquarium Sits Empty | 6 Unheard Facts |

I have a few empty tanks (good ones) in my backyard. one of my friends came to visit me and saw this fish tank sitting there. She asked me how long can an aquarium sits empty because she thought those tank can go bad. Is it true? Let me explain this to you.

Fish tanks can stay empty for a long time but that time depends on various reasons, such as; tank material, environmental conditions, etc. For example, an acrylic tank can stay empty longer than a glass tank. The reason is glass tanks can create cracks in the corner due to their silicon gluing. Also if you keep your tank outside without any cover or protection, it can not survive as an aquarium.

So like that there are a few things you should consider before keeping your aquarium empty. In this article, I am going to explain those to you in detail.

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How long acrylic aquarium sits empty

If your tank is made out of acrylic, it can go without water for as long as you want. Acrylic doesn’t have seams. So, there’s no way to leak water once filled up. Further, they can bear temperature changes as well.

How long glass aquarium sits empty

If you have a glass tank, things change a bit. If you keep your tank without water for a short period, that wouldn’t be a problem at all. But, if you want to keep your tank without water for months or years, it’s better to leak-proof the tank before adding any fish. Usually, tanks will be fine without water for a long time as long as the surrounding has a controlled temperature.

Glass fish tanks are made out of Glass and silicons. Silicon is prone to break when the temperature fluctuates.  Glass is an inert element, so, Glass will not react with temperature changes and stay still without any harm. If you keep your aquarium empty for a long time, the silicon coating in the tank edges may break. However, you can fix this quickly by resealing the tank before refilling it with water.

Something interesting about old glass tanks

Although it is most unlikely, you may have a fish tank that dates to the 1950s. The fish tanks made in those days were made out of glass and metal frameworks. To seal the Glass into frameworks, they have used a black tar-like caulk. This caulk can not sit dried for more than a few weeks.

If it gets dried out for more than a few weeks, it leaks. So, if you have an antique fish tank, you have to fix it by removing that tar-like caulk and resealing it with silicon sealers. But, I guess many aquarists will not like to keep such fish tanks when they have access to modern-looking aquariums.

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Can you keep fish in an empty tank?

Suppose you mean that a water-filled tank without decorations, filters, and other equipment, then yes. You can keep fish in an empty tank temporarily. Some fish species can even stay for a long time without any filters, heaters, etc.

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One such fish species is betta fish. However, we don’t recommend keeping any aquarium life in an empty tank for an extended period of time because the fish may suffocate because of insufficient oxygen levels, poor water conditions, and stress because of not having a preferred habitat. If you mean an empty tank without any water, you know the answer. Fish can not survive without any water.

What will happen if I keep the aquarium sits empty?

If you keep a glass fish tank empty for a prolonged period, the water sealant starts to break because of temperature changes. The water sealant we use in aquariums is silicon. When in large temperature fluctuations like sudden temperature changes below freezing level, silicon can react by expanding or compressing. This expansion or compressing causes the adheres to break, which leaves holes in the tank here and there.

A fish tank Must hold water without a single leakage. Multiple holes in the fish tank make the tank unusable. However, there is a fix for this issue. Before using the empty aquarium again, be sure to reseal the tank by reattaching the Glass with a new aquarium-safe silicone sealant. But, be sure to fill your fish tank with water and check for about two weeks before introducing any aquatic life to your aquarium.

Can I leave my aquarium for two weeks?

Leaving an aquarium for up to 2 weeks is ok most of the time. Many aquatic animals are evolved to survive without any food for some time. Small fish species like mollies, bettas, and tetras can survive up to two weeks without any food, given that the water condition in the aquarium is ideal. However, if you are unsure of the fish’s safety while you are away, you can take safety measures before leaving.

Install an automatic fish feeder to your aquarium

An automatic fish feeder feeds the fish with given food automatically every day. So, you can be sure that your fish are well-fed while you are away. An automatic fish feeder leaves your hassle of daily feeding out.

Check filters, oxygen pumps, and heaters carefully

About one to two days before leaving, check if the equipment of your aquarium functions correctly. If you see any faults, either repair them or replace them with a new system to be safe.

Perform an 80% water change

The day before leaving, it’s better to do an 80% water change with an aquarium siphon. Remove any debris and other fish waste with the siphon while cleaning. In addition, clean the plants and other decorations as well. By following the above steps, you can make sure that the surrounding of your aquarium is safe for your aquatic life forms until you come home. If you intend to leave the aquarium for more than two weeks, it is better to leave a pet sitter at your home.

How long should the aquarium sits empty before adding fish?

You should leave a water-filled aquarium for at least two weeks before introducing any fish. While leaving the tank at this time, you should leave the filters turned on and add some beneficial bacteria to the tank. This process is called cycling. You should cycle the aquarium for about two weeks to ensure that the environment in the aquarium is safe for fish. You can buy beneficial bacteria online or at your local pet store. Before cycling the aquarium, you should treat the water for chlorine and ammonia.

A water conditioner or a dechlorinator can do this job. After cycling the tank for about two weeks, it is better to introduce some hardy fish such as minnows and danios first. If they are doing fine in your tank for about three to four days, you can slowly introduce other fish as well.

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Inspector Bediako – Oscar Provencal

Oscar Provencal, also known as Inspector Bediako, is a Ghanaian veteran actor, director and producer who has contributed to the growth of the Ghanaian movie industry. He is known in the industry as Inspector Bediako because of the role he played in the investigative tv series Inspector Bediako.

The movie that brought him to fame was the TV series shown in the early 1990s known as Inspector Bediako, he also contested for the role Deputy of Creative Arts Minister, was the judge for Ghana Most Beautiful Beauty Pageant He is also known for his wealth and generosity to the poor in society.


CREDIT BANK OF MOSCOW repaid first tranche of syndicated loan

23 March 2015 — CREDIT BANK OF MOSCOW repaid the USD300 mln /EUR20 mln 1-year tranche of the dual currency syndicated loan raised in March 2014. The second USD 68 mln 1.5-year tranche falls due in September 2015. The 12- and 18-month tranches pay 6-month LIBOR/EURIBOR + 1.75% and 6-month LIBOR/EURIBOR + 1.95%, respectively.

This is the largest syndicated loan ever raised by the Bank. Its proceeds were applied to finance trade-related operations of the Bank's customers. The original pool of lenders consisted of 18 international banks.

CREDIT BANK OF MOSCOW is an active player in the international syndicated loans market: the Bank has raised 13 syndicated loans since 2003. More information is available on our web site in the International Business section.


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Structure of the Heart

Structure of the Heart

The heart muscle is asymmetrical as a result of the distance blood must travel in the pulmonary and systemic circuits. Since the right side of the heart sends blood to the pulmonary circuit it is smaller than the left side which must send blood out to the whole body in the systemic circuit, as shown in the figure below.

In humans, the heart is about the size of a clenched fist; it is divided into four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. There is one atrium and one ventricle on the right side and one atrium and one ventricle on the left side. The atria are the chambers that receive blood, and the ventricles are the chambers that pump blood. The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the superior vena cava, which drains blood from the jugular vein that comes from the brain and from the veins that come from the arms, as well as from the inferior vena cava which drains blood from the veins that come from the lower organs and the legs.

In addition, the right atrium receives blood from the coronary sinus which drains deoxygenated blood from the heart itself. This deoxygenated blood then passes to the right ventricle through the atrioventricular valve or the tricuspid valve, a flap of connective tissue that opens in only one direction to prevent the backflow of blood. The valve separating the chambers on the left side of the heart valve is called the biscuspid or mitral valve. After it is filled, the right ventricle pumps the blood through the pulmonary arteries, by-passing the semilunar valve (or pulmonic valve) to the lungs for re-oxygenation. After blood passes through the pulmonary arteries, the right semilunar valves close preventing the blood from flowing backwards into the right ventricle.

The left atrium then receives the oxygen-rich blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins. This blood passes through the bicuspid valve or mitral valve (the atrioventricular valve on the left side of the heart) to the left ventricle where the blood is pumped out through aorta, the major artery of the body, taking oxygenated blood to the organs and muscles of the body. Once blood is pumped out of the left ventricle and into the aorta, the aortic semilunar valve (or aortic valve) closes preventing blood from flowing backward into the left ventricle. This pattern of pumping is referred to as double circulation and is found in all mammals.

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Illustration A shows the parts of the heart. Blood enters the right atrium through an upper, superior vena cava and a lower, inferior vena cava. From the right atrium, blood flows through the funnel-shaped tricuspid valve into the right ventricle. Blood then travels up and through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary artery. Blood re-enters the heart through the pulmonary veins, and travels down from the left atrium, through the mitral valve, into the right ventricle. Blood then travels up through the aortic valve, into the aorta. The tricuspid and mitral valves are atrioventricular and funnel-shaped. The pulmonary and aortic valves are semilunar and slightly curved. An inset shows a cross section of the heart. The myocardium is the thick muscle layer. The inside of the heart is protected by the endocardium, and the outside is protected by the pericardium. Illustration B shows the outside of the heart. Coronary arteries and coronary veins run from the top down along the right and left sides.

(a) The heart is primarily made of a thick muscle layer, called the myocardium, surrounded by membranes. One-way valves separate the four chambers. (b) Blood vessels of the coronary system, including the coronary arteries and veins, keep the heart musculature oxygenated.

Which of the following statements about the heart is false?

  1. The mitral valve separates the left ventricle from the left atrium.
  2. Blood travels through the bicuspid valve to the left atrium.
  3. Both the aortic and the pulmonary valves are semilunar valves.
  4. The mitral valve is an atrioventricular valve.

Blood travels through the bicuspid valve to the left atrium.

The heart is composed of three layers; the epicardium, the myocardium, and the endocardium, illustrated in the figure above. The inner wall of the heart has a lining called the endocardium. The myocardium consists of the heart muscle cells that make up the middle layer and the bulk of the heart wall. The outer layer of cells is called the epicardium, of which the second layer is a membranous layered structure called the pericardium that surrounds and protects the heart; it allows enough room for vigorous pumping but also keeps the heart in place to reduce friction between the heart and other structures.

The heart has its own blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood. The coronary arteries branch from the aorta and surround the outer surface of the heart like a crown. They diverge into capillaries where the heart muscle is supplied with oxygen before converging again into the coronary veins to take the deoxygenated blood back to the right atrium where the blood will be re-oxygenated through the pulmonary circuit. The heart muscle will die without a steady supply of blood. Atherosclerosis is the blockage of an artery by the buildup of fatty plaques. Because of the size (narrow) of the coronary arteries and their function in serving the heart itself, atherosclerosis can be deadly in these arteries. The slowdown of blood flow and subsequent oxygen deprivation that results from atherosclerosis causes severe pain, known as angina, and complete blockage of the arteries will cause myocardial infarction: the death of cardiac muscle tissue, commonly known as a heart attack.

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Articles of Confederation

From the 1st Chapter of the book of Isaiah, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

The scripture cited above is one of my favorites. It reflects (for me) the basis for human unity; that is to say, reason rather than emotion. I think that the Lord I worship recognizes that emotion exacerbates the differences that divide us whereas reason allows us to focus on our commonalities.

That said, reason has its limits. First and foremost, reason may disappear in an instant where emotion arises to stoke the fires of fear and anger. Secondly, deeply entrenched beliefs about the “other” may disallow the use of reason.

When our nation’s founders set about to establish the first government of these United States, they were hampered by the deep divisions which existed between the thirteen former colonies. For a detailed examination of the issues that divided them, I refer you to

Although the document’s title referred to the “United States,” the body of the document indicated several evidences of division. I will leave it to the reader to ascertain what those divisions were. My next post will be to determine and present the differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States.


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How Many Days Is 30 Hours

What is the difference between thirty and thirty hours? This question is often asked. The answer will depend on your needs and preferences. You might want to check out a conversion table or use a calculator. The table below will give you some additional information about the hours and days that one hour equals. The time to a day is roughly 86,400 seconds. To determine how many days is thirty hours, simply divide the total length of time in hours by the number of days in a month.

Divide the number by 24 to convert 30 hours into days. Divide that number by 30 and you will get the day, week, or months. A calculator can be used to calculate hours in other units. This information can also be found by subdividing numbers. Here are some examples of converting a particular number into days:

Working a standard workweek involves working 40 hours a week, which corresponds to five days a week and eight hours a day. However, some employers consider working 37.5 hours a week full time, and may also give employees an hour or 30-minute unpaid lunch break. There are many benefits to working a 30-hour workweek. Some people may be concerned about the negative effects that too much work can have on their health. It’s a good idea not to work more than eight hours per day.

The Fair Labor Standards Act states that anyone working more than forty hours in a calendar week is considered to be working overtime. This is because more than 40 hours per week is considered overtime. You might consider a shorter workweek if your work schedule is more than 40 hours per week. A thirty-hour workweek has many benefits. Students cannot exceed this limit with work-study. Some students may not be able to work-study due to financial or family reasons.


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Manage Microsoft Customer Tenants

This article explains how to create Microsoft Tenant for the customer organization. The customer tenant id is required to validate that customer is bound by the Microsoft Customer Agreement before placing an order (see. Place and Provision Orders).

For more information about Microsoft Tenants please visit How to Create a new Microsoft Tenant Domain for a Customer Organization?

Audience: integration developers, business analysts, and software architects.

APIs in scope:

No.1. Validate Microsoft Tenant Domain Name

Microsoft requires a unique tenant domain name to be created. Therefore, before creating a tenant, use this API to validate that the selected domain name is not already taken.

No.2. Create a Microsoft Tenant

Creates Microsoft domain for a customer organization (based on a customer id inserted as a value to the "X-On-Behalf-Of" header). Please note that if a domain name is already taken, API will return the following error code; 500 - Internal Server Error.

Once a tenant domain is created via APIs, it will be visible on the platform UI Tenant Domain dropdown whenever a Microsoft offer is purchased.

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Question: How long does reduced wine last?

How long does wine reduction last?

How long does red wine sauce last? This red wine pan sauce can be stored in an airtight container and left in the fridge for up to 4 days or 6 months in the freezer. To reheat, it is best to use low heat over the stove and slowly bring it back to temperature.

How do you store wine reduction?

Pour reduced wine into plastic cube trays; freeze. Transfer frozen cubes into freezer bags. Can be frozen up to 12 months.

How do I know when wine is reduced?

How Do You Know When Wine Is Reduced? When you start boiling, the liquid will start to reduce (this is the reduction part), leaving a line of residue around the inside of your pot (see image of reduced tomato sauce). This is a good indicator of whether you’ve reached your goal or need to keep boiling.

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Can I make red wine reduction sauce in advance?

How long does jus last in the fridge?

How Long Will Au Jus Keep? The au jus gravy will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. You can also make au jus well in advance and freeze it.

How long will red wine jus last in the fridge?

You can make this Red Wine Jus ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to three days in a sealed container. Reheat gently over a low heat until piping hot. You can use alcohol-free red wine instead of regular if preferred. You can make this vegetarian by swapping the beef stock for a good vegetable stock.

Can I freeze red wine gravy?

Red wine gravy can be frozen in much the same way as the method outlined above. Decide on the portions of red wine gravy you need, find a suitable container and freeze it in portions. You will need to thaw it overnight in the fridge by reheating it over a low heat.

How long will wine sauce last in the fridge?

I would imagine, two to three days would be about the limit for refrigerating any sauce that contains traces of meat (like beef stock). I have never done it, but you can freeze wine sauce – it does not suffer.

Is wine supposed to freeze?

In general, though, wine is not intended to be frozen. If you’re looking to keep your wine chilled to the last drop, and you don’t want to dilute the glass with ice, then investing in a nice wine ice bucket or chiller is a great way to go.

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Do you stir while reducing?

How long does it take for a cup of wine to reduce?

How much should you reduce wine?

Generally, the liquid should be heated until it has been reduced to one third of its initial volume. It’s considered ready once it has thickened enough that it slowly drizzles off a spoon when lifted out of the saucepan.

How do you save a red wine reduction?

HOW TO CONSERVE. Pour the red wine reduction in sterilized jars. Store in the fridge up to three days or freeze up to 4 months.

Can you reheat wine sauce?

You can microwave it gently on low heat, or you can gently reheat it in a small saucepan over low heat.

How do you reheat red wine sauce?

Reheat bordelaise sauce in a saucepan over low to medium-low heat until it heated through, or to at least 165 F.


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