Month: May 2021

The sun is shining, there is a blue sky, and a gentle breeze as you stroll leisurely through your favorite spot in the countryside. You notice a slight trickle of moving water in the distance, and as you get closer, you notice a sinuous stream. The water dances on the stones that lie in the shallow stream. You have the camera at the ready and you realize that this is a classic opportunity to take something really wonderful. But how can you make moving water look amazing in a photograph? This article explains some digital photography tricks to get the most out of this and similar situations.

For starters, to be truly creative, you’ll need to stop using your camera’s automatic settings. While the camera will do its best to capture what you think you want, you may choose a fast shutter speed to “freeze” motion. If that’s what you want to represent, then that’s fine. But the most dramatic images are those in which the movement of the water is evident and the rest of the image is still.

It will be necessary to choose a slow shutter speed to show the movement of the water. The slower the shutter speed, the greater the motion captured. I suggest you experiment. After a shot, immediately check the results on your LCD screen. Then adjust, to a slower or faster shutter speed, until you get the shot you want. For optimal results, a shutter speed of at least 1/15 of a second or more will be required. Really smooth water should be captured if you leave the shutter open for more than one second.

Using a slow shutter speed will mean that your camera must be absolutely still to prevent camera shake from ruining the image. The best way to establish a stable platform is to use a tripod. Another digital photography trick you can use is adding a shutter-release cable, which gives you the best chance of eliminating camera shake during shooting. Also, set your ISO to about 100, with a small aperture, of about f / 22 or f / 36. A small aperture results in the slowest possible shutter speed for ISO and lighting conditions.

You can also try using a digital photography trick from this list: –

* Try to get quite close to the water you want to shoot. The blurring effect of moving water is more noticeable when you are up close.

* Experiment shooting different types of moving water scenes (waterfalls, rivers, streams, etc.)

* Re-visit places at different times of the year to capture how nature has changed its appearance

* If strong light conditions affect the length of shutter speed you can use, consider adding a polarizing or neutral density filter.

I have a rug that I love. The problem is that it has clay all over it. I don’t mean just a few places, but several individual places that have dried up over the years. It became the Play-Doh carpet after we moved into a new house that was pretty much all carpet (yes, I mean everywhere, even in the kitchen!) After finally installing a new hardwood floor, I couldn’t Finding another rug that I loved as much as the original, so I decided to take care of cleaning it … and it worked! Here’s how you can get Play-Doh out of your favorite rug or rug:

1. Brush it. Sounds simple right? However, it took desperation to try the simplest way to clean it. I thought it would be there forever, or it would take too long to work on it. But by far the easiest way to remove most of it is to simply let it dry and gently brush it off with a stiff brush (like a small scrub brush). Don’t brush too hard, or you will destroy the pile. Another way is to get a fork and insert it under the dry Play-Doh and above the underside of the mat. You will have to work at it, gently pushing, prodding and brushing the Play-Doh will actually loosen and break the Play-Doh enough for you to pick it up or vacuum it, leaving very little behind. In the event that you grind deep into the carpet, you will have to work a bit more, but most of it should come off. Anything that remains can be fixed in the following two options.

2. Re-saturate. Play-Doh is actually a water-based product, so wetting it again will not leave it in its previous state, but it can make it mobile enough to be removed from the carpet with gentle strokes with a cloth. The best way is to try using water with a little dish soap and pat dry until it is removed, but I am never that patient. I patted it and then rubbed it lightly, and it still came out without ruining the rug.

3. Try “Goo Gone” or other all-purpose cleaners. You’re not really supposed to use them on the carpet. They will work great, but they say don’t use them on the carpet not only because it can destroy the carpet or loosen the pile, but because it can affect the color too. However, if you can’t find another way and you want your rug to be presentable, you can try using this method sparingly to lift up the leftovers. There are no guarantees, but I used this in a couple of strategic areas with no negative effects.

So if you thought you’d never get that Play-Doh out and you need to make your rug presentable, don’t give up hope without at least trying the first two methods.

One of the most common and widely used transportation services includes the bus rental service. Today, most of the people prefer to opt for these rental transportation services for various types of trips and journeys. The choice of rental transport services is ideal for transporting a large number of people. But it is very necessary to choose reputable service providers who are specialized in providing such services and dealing with a number of travel plans of various genres. These transport services ensure perfect coordination and execution of travel plans.

Obviously, there are many benefits to using bus rental services in addition to providing a safe and happy journey to travelers. Some of the most important benefits of hiring these means of transport are described below.

Benefits of hiring bus rental

Accommodate large numbers of people: One of the main reasons why most people prefer to hire rental services is due to its ability to accommodate large numbers of people. Traveling by car is quite difficult if there are more than ten to twenty people.

Responsible and reliable services: Most bus rental services guarantee reliable services to their customers. Professional drivers are hired to drive these vehicles. These drivers guarantee safe trips to different destinations according to the clients’ requirements.

Economical and Profitable – Hiring rental services is known to be more profitable and economical compared to driving cars. Today there are many online reservation services that offer splendid opportunities to travel to different destinations at cheap rates that are safe and affordable.

Comfortable travel: Another advantage of hiring rental vehicle services includes the benefit of traveling comfortably. Driving cars long distances can be quite tiring and uncomfortable. With a large number of people traveling in the same car or vehicle, it can be even more exhausting and exhausting.

Fast services: rental services guarantee punctual departure and arrival times. There is hardly any room for confusion and chaos, as most of these services are provided by professionals.

Different ways to choose the bus rental

With a wide range of rental services posted on many of the online portals, it is no longer difficult to find bus rental services that meet specific requirements. Today, most of these rental companies have individual websites that list the type of vehicles for rent along with the rental charges.

There are many factors to consider before hiring the services of rental companies. It is important to check the authenticity and previous experience of the companies before opting for their services. There are many websites that post reviews related to their services. Most of these reviews will help you compare the services offered by various rental companies.

It is also important to consider the size and type of vehicle when hiring rental services. There are huge minibuses and buses. Minibuses are ideal for a small group of people where large buses are essential to accommodate a large number of people. It is important to choose the best rental transportation company to obtain quality services at affordable prices.

An arrowhead is the sharp point that is placed on an arrow to make it much more deadly or to serve a special purpose. Traditionally, arrowheads were made from stone and organic materials, but in modern times other materials were used. Arrowheads are also valuable archaeological artifacts, which are a subclass of projectile points.

Collectors classify arrowheads by appearance, location, and time period. Abasolo arrowheads originate from the pre-Middle Archaic era, 7000 to 5000 BC and can also be found in South Texas. These blades are generally beveled on the face side with thin, rounded bases. Agee arrowheads originated during the Mississippi era, 1200 to 700 BC and also appeared in the Midwestern states. These leaves can be small or medium in size with a notched tip at the corners and a convex base.

Ancient Fort culture is often recognized for the use of small triangular shaped arrowheads, some serrated needle tips, and also for the use of pentagonal shoulder knives. These people also used mussel shells as jewelry and tools. They also created many jewelry, such as the arrowhead pendant from bones and shells, such as beads, tinklers, hairpins, and shell throats, with several examples with an engraved motif of teary eyes.

Traditionally, arrowheads have been produced from flint, bone, or stone and have been used in arrows or spears for protection or hunting.

If you are shopping for arrowhead pendants for men, you should know that these are also used as a symbol of courage and strength. The following are some of the symbolic meanings of arrowhead pendants:

The Khishuuch pendant is a symbol of great willpower and determination, as well as achieving a successful goal.

The Fletcher pendant signifies a disciplined artist.

The killer pendant means always positive and focused.

The Warhammer pendant signifies a force intended for close combat.

The Loxley pendant means having a good heart or doing good and providing assistance to other people or charities.

Turquoise is the main stone used in Navajo or Dine ceremonies and is also believed to have healing benefits for the body.

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Delayed pregnancy / fertility arises in the form of long periods of infertility or childlessness. Known cases of infertility are demonstrated in the examples listed below:

• Abraham and Sarah
• Isaac and Rebecca
• Jacob and Rachael
• Manoa and wife
• Elkanah and Hannah
• Zacarías and Isabel, etc.

The rate at which delayed pregnancy / fertility catches many women off guard is becoming alarming. Many marriages in our land today have been destroyed due to the perception of childlessness or infertility. Couples run from one herbalist, spiritualist, or hospital to another in search of babies. It can separate families and has led to polygamous situations. Some even end up on bar beaches where they wait for the mermaid spirits for some sleepless nights. They are willing to do anything in cash or in kind to achieve your heart’s desires. As such, they are often scammed, mutilated, and killed. The questions that arise in this situation are:

• Should today’s childless couples just pray for babies?
• Whose fault is it?
• Is it caused by God or is God aware of this situation?
• Why did God allow Satan to pass this on to us?
• Will we ever conceive?

An attempt will be made to answer these questions towards the last part of this article. Some people have also turned to some medical knowledge, such as in vitro fertilization, which helps some childless couples conceive. Some people have viewed delayed pregnancy or childlessness as God’s punishment for sin.

2.0 UNDERSTANDING THE FACTS ABOUT DELAYED FERTILITY
God can work through many means to call us to faith, but it is wrong to interpret childlessness as a curse.

Children are gifts that come from God if we ask them. The answer may come in a child of your own, a child to adopt, a forest child, or a group of children in the neighborhood or in a church. Infertility can present a couple with an urgent crisis of faith. Not being able to have children raises profound questions about the purpose of marriage, the value of spouses, and their sense of belonging to the Christian community.

Why do couples get married? Couples marry to enjoy sex, procreate (have children) and have partners who help in life. The purpose of marriage is not just for procreation. So if there is a problem of childlessness or infertility or delayed pregnancy, it is assumed that the marriage will still stand for the other purposes of the contract. But for most Christians today, the opposite is true. For them, the lack of children can seem to refine their relationship with God, since God expects his followers to be like Christ and this sometimes involves pain. Recognizing our ultimate goal to become more like Christ reminds us that marriage and motherhood are not our only purposes in life. Having children is not our only purpose in life. Some atrocities have been and continue to be committed by some childless couples today:
• Sarah took matters into her own hands by offering Hagar to Abraham. He had trouble believing God’s promises and waiting on the Lord.

Likewise, some of us encourage our husbands to marry second wives (Genesis 16: 1-14) in order to have children at all costs. This topic will be fully discussed in my upcoming presentation on DIVORCE AMONG CHRISTIANS in later issues of this magazine.

In the Old Testament, a childless woman was considered a failure and was a social embarrassment to the husband. The case remains the same for women today. Children are a very important part of the economic structure of society, a source of work for the family because they take care of elderly parents. Some were forced to hand over their maids to their husbands or marry other wives.

Husbands were allowed to divorce sterile wives. These women are broken to shed tears at night. Things haven’t really changed since then.

3.0: TYPICAL CASES OF DELAYED FERTILITY
Several couples in the Bible endured long periods of infertility before finally having children:
• Abraham and Sarah stayed seventy-five (75) years after their marriage before having Isaac (Genesis 16: 1-4; 21: 1-7).
• Isaac and Rebekah stayed twenty (20) years before having Esau and Jacob, father of Israel (Genesis 25: 19-26).
• Jacob and Rachael waited eight (8) years before having Joseph, who became the ruler of Israel (Genesis 29: 31-30: 24).
• Manoah and his wife spent several years before Samson became a judge in Israel (Judges 13).
• Elkanah and Hannah spent several years before giving birth to Samuel, who became a prophet in Israel (1. Sam. 1).
• Zacharias and Elizabeth also spent several years before having John the Baptists, the forerunner of Jesus Christ (Luke 1).

If you take the case of Zacharias and Elizabeth in the proper approach, where they were both godly people, be careful to obey all the laws of God both in spirit and letter, priestly origin, temple service body and elders but not children. We can carefully conclude, like David, that children are gifts and a blessing from God, but childlessness is not a curse, but rather God’s inability to bestow gifts on couples (Ps. 127: 3). As many cases as those listed above are with us at our various scholarship centers and the longest cases have been replaced by adopted children.

4.0: SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERS
The need arises to answer some of the questions asked by childless couples, and here are some answers provided as additional insights:
to. Should today’s childless couples just pray for babies?
Yes. Just pray believing that God will answer your prayers. Children are a gift from God and it is only God who can give that gift to whom he decides and at his will (Romans 9: 15-16; Exodus 33:19). Those who preceded us only prayed in faith and received their gifts (Genesis 15: 7-8).

B. Whose fault is it?
It is no one’s fault, especially if the relationship between you and your God is cordial and between true friends. So the blame may be on the enemy and if childless couples understand this, their duty will be to fight Satan for his gifts under their control (Matt. 11:12).

vs. Is it caused by God or is God aware of this situation?
God is aware of the situation and has allowed it to happen so that the couple’s faith can be tested. After all, Abraham was tested and Zacharias and Elizabeth were tested alike. So why not you? (Luke 1:25).

D. Why did God allow Satan to pass this on to us?
As mentioned in the body of the writing, there was no case of a barren, infertile or childless woman in the Bible, except David’s wife Michal, Saul’s daughter who was cursed by the husband for despising or mocking the husband while he praised and danced. God (2 Sam. 6: 16-23).

me. Are we ever going to conceive?
Yes. The childless couple must conceive since others conceived before them. The word of God is always new among us. There will never be a barren or infertile woman among us (Deut. 7:14; Gen. 18:14).
The writer was a fertility victim for seven (7) good years and when God’s time / decision to give us the gift for free came, we had a bouncing baby (a well-designed, well-rounded gift that made us forget the past plague years of lobsters, a perfect gift without any flaws). Throughout the long period of infertility, we resign ourselves to God trusting in His supremacy and we promise to give ourselves that gift. But, we never gave in to prayer and fasting to stop and reduce the power of Stan and his demons used as agents of torment to deny us God’s blessings and create unhappiness in our marriage. After all this, and when God’s time came, we had a baby like Sarah.

5.0: CONCLUSION
We must realize that delayed pregnancy / fertility is not the same as infertility or sterility, but many couples out of ignorance or lack of patience rename it infertility or lack of children. Remember that all the women mentioned in the Bible, namely Anna, Sarah, Rachel, Elizabeth, Rebekah, and Manoah’s wife, had children of their own after all. Except for David’s wife (Michal / Saul’s daughter) whose case was a curse, there was no case of an infertile woman in the Bible.

When a situation like delayed pregnancy arises in our families, we often ask ourselves “whose fault is it?” and “Why did God allow this to happen to me?” But, Paul had a similar case in 2 Cor. 12: 7-9 and God, who was aware of the situation, replied: “My grace is sufficient for you.” From then on, Paul never spoke of the problem again. In such situations, the first thing to understand is that God has allowed it but has not caused it. If we do not find theses and if those who preceded us found them, how do we tell the goodness of God to those around us? Remember that if there is no proof, there will be no testimony in our lives.

Anyone who wants to become like Christ must be ready to suffer pain. If we recognize our greatest pains in becoming like Christ, we will remember that marriage and motherhood are not our true purpose of creation. Having children will not allow us to get to heaven or even reach maturity in Christ. Therefore, our pursuit of children at all costs should not be done with the emphasis shown by those of the world.

Once childlessness or delayed pregnancy is accepted as part of a couple’s life struggle, the pain of childlessness must have run its course and as such, the couple begins to meet needs. that surround them, which until now have gone unnoticed. They can surrender their sense of longing to have children to God. They can help out in churches and fellowship centers as teachers, counselors, youth workers, friends, and confidants of the church.

Finally, childless couples must resign themselves to faith and trust God completely. Furthermore, the need to always be joyful in all situations must be emphasized again here (Phil. 4: 4-6) as obstacles are overcome only by those who are joyful in the Lord. Let us resolve to bear God’s cross in the way it was provided for us and also to receive his problems in the way that we receive his gifts upon us (Matthew 16:24; Mark 10: 28-30).

Basically, Black Friday Sales is a term that was first applied to a specific date on the calendar, usually a particular Friday in November, and is applied to a period when online deals are at an all-time high. In other words, the sales figures are at an all-time high. The best deals are now said to occur during the Black Friday sales period, certainly for some lucky shoppers anyway. You can get great deals on a whole range of products both online and offline as this quirky event has grown, but remember that a deal is only good if you intend to buy that item, because if you didn’t, then you’ve paid. for something you didn’t need.

If you go for Black Friday, you literally have this day where you have a chance to grab a bargain or two. It’s almost unbelievable, right? But it is true that there are many sellers who want to sell their stock before anyone else starts in time for the Christmas holidays. So they drive down the prices of some of their top best-selling products, enough to tempt you into their store because once you’re there, you’re likely to spend a little more, or in some cases, a lot more.

You can get your bargains for yourself or a loved one or for any reason and you can really save yourself a fortune. But only if you head to Black Friday and do some careful research, find out what you’re looking for, and look at the current best prices, will you be able to surf the net until you find the perfect Black Friday deal.

This term Black Friday is said to be the day when online stores have their busiest period of the year. That is why the people or the selling companies mount their bargains to attract their prey, which we are, by the way, the buyers.

It seems that we have the assumption that on this big date we can save billions of dollars in collective terms, but of course these bargains can be for any occasion and not just for us or gifts for others at Christmas, they can be for birthdays or any other purpose. it is simply an appointment to point to when shopping.

Now that Black Friday has been marked as a special date for deals, all buyers and sellers can take advantage. Obviously, buyers are looking to get something for a little or possibly a lot less and the seller is preparing to sell their shares so they will prepare as soon as possible for this date. You can easily see why they do it, if they have a large number of cell phones, for example, it makes sense to let a small percentage go to ridiculously low prices that everyone who chases the deals will probably keep buying even if the deal has been sold. closed because they will not want to miss anything and receive nothing.

Obviously, the higher the price, the more money you can save, so things like electronics, televisions, computers, laptops, hi-fi cell phones, and video consoles are more likely to be discounted on that date. .

In the last few years there have been some fantastic deals, but you have to be quick, if you are shopping online you are likely to come across Amazon because they do really dynamic business, just like Walmart. But beware of deals that sound too good to be true because sharks may also come out that day, selling stocks that don’t exist, so try to deal with well-known retailers like Amazon, where you have good backup and guarantees if things go wrong. Just be aware of this and have your wits about you.

Even smart TVs, like HDTVs, can even get the latest ultra-high definition TVs for sale. You should be able to find items for all the game consoles in the house, like the latest Xbox One and The Play Station 4 or the latest Kindle Fire tablet.

Let’s not forget that kitchen appliances, large dishwashers and refrigerator freezers, etc., are usually expensive items, so if you likely need one, you can wait to see if you can take advantage of that bargain.

If you like coffee, look for the bargains on espresso machines. You will also see all kinds of packages; You will likely get a complete brew set that includes the grinder, coffee pot, and beans and creamers, all packaged in one offering. You can make great savings, but planning ahead is really important. If you shop using a list then you should enjoy some savings, but if you enter without a plan, you are more likely to spend a lot more than you bargained for and therefore have a bad day.

Chances are, most people have something on their wish list – even bedding or bath sets will be on the Black Friday sale somewhere. In fact, I find it difficult to find a sales area where there is no discount available on this day. Also remember that some stores offer store cards, so if you have one, you can enjoy even more discounts.

Another great example of a product that you may not initially consider for inclusion in your Black Friday savings is the humble vacuum cleaner, here again you should look to quality brands like Dyson, for their reputation for longevity. You can find this online or at places like Kohl’s for a reduction of ten to twenty percent off the original price.

Digital cameras and photographic equipment are almost certain to have a strong sales presence. Look for the smallest digital cameras or bundles that offer combinations like the largest digital SLR cameras plus a pair of lenses, memory cards, cleaning equipment, flash, tripods, and don’t forget the bag too.

A normal bodybuilding diet does not need to include large amounts of protein, despite what the fitness experts say. The currently suggested average is one gram of protein per pound of body weight. That means a 200-pound man would have to consume about 200 grams of protein per day. Bodybuilding magazines recommend an even higher number compared to this one.

The recommended daily amount of protein consumed by the average adult is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.

This is calculated at approximately 64 grams of protein intake per day for a 175-pound person. So why are these numbers so different? The RDA’s suggestions are based on research studies with college-age men. Studies found that this was the adequate amount of protein to maintain a correct nitrogen balance in these youngsters. However, nitrogen balance has not been shown to be 100% effective in predicting muscle gain or loss. This would indicate that the RDA protein intake estimate would not be appropriate for the bodybuilding diet.

AMDR recommends that between 10% and 35% of all calories consumed daily be protein..

So depending on what your daily calorie intake is, this will affect how much protein you should eat. The acronym AMDR stands for Macronutrient Acceptable Distribution Range and was established by the Institute of Medicine in 2005. The main problem with the AMDR recommendation is that it covers a fairly large distribution. Neither the AMDR nor the RDA takes exercise into account with their recommendations. An active exerciser needs to incorporate this factor into their body building diet plans.

So when it comes to creating a good body-building diet, neither RDA nor AMDR seem very helpful.

Many of the bodybuilding magazines suggest amounts of up to 2 grams of protein per pound of body weight. That means a 175 pound man would have to consume 350 grams of protein per day! Let’s face it, bodybuilding magazines aren’t the most neutral parts. Their main source of income is the sale of advertising. And the number one product advertised in bodybuilding magazines is protein supplements. So it seems logical that 2 grams of protein per pound of body weight is much more than you really need.

Did you know that the more proteins you eat, the better you can digest them??

Here is a strange fact about the body; If you eat large amounts of protein at each meal, your body will get used to it and it will be easier for you to absorb it. If your body is used to eating smaller amounts of protein, then a high-protein meal will make you feel sick to your stomach because your GI system won’t be able to digest it all. Most people associate the ability to digest more protein with building more muscle, but it is more complicated than that.

Just because you eat ten times more protein than you normally would, does not mean that you will build ten times more muscle.

Research has shown that the more protein your body consumes, the more likely it is to turn amino acids into fuel rather than fat and carbohydrates. The human body feeds on carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Depending on what goes into your system, your body adjusts its fuel burning needs to generate energy. So there is a certain level beyond which more protein just won’t make a difference, so how do you determine how much is suitable for your body-building diet?

Studies show that consuming 70-120 grams of protein a day is optimal for gaining muscle.

Brad Pilon is the author of “How Much Protein”, a book on this very topic. By comparing several different studies, he found that if a person ingested between 0.55 and 0.7 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day, it is a good balance for building muscle mass. He cites several of these studies that found that a protein intake of more than 120 grams per day did not contribute in any way to additional muscle gain. So what is the advice you prefer to follow? Solid Scientific Research or the Supplement Companies? It’s up to you. I would suggest eating around 100 grams of protein per day, which is easy to achieve without making expensive protein shakes a part of your bodybuilding diet.

Finding the right group health plan for your business can be downright intimidating: checking lists of insurance companies and plans; check and re-check dollars and totals for deductibles and copayments; make sense of the plan’s limitations and exclusions; deciphering the safe language value of a dictionary. It’s enough to make anyone feel like a high school freshman again.

Texas insurance law allows for a wide range of health care coverage plans and packages. All group health insurance has its limitations, and finding the right employee health plan at the right price can be challenging.

In Texas, the term “small employer” is a special insurance designation reserved for businesses with between two and 50 eligible employees. The law provides some additional protections to these companies, including a 15 percent annual cap on rate increases due to health factors, a state guarantee that insurers cannot arbitrarily interrupt coverage, and a cooperative buying provision that allows small employers combine their purchasing power to negotiate lower rates.

For small business employees in Dallas, Houston, and throughout Texas, the law provides several ways to keep benefits after leaving a job and limits the waiting period before pre-existing conditions are covered.

Beyond these requirements, small employer insurance companies can offer a wide variety of plans, with virtually any combination of features and benefits.

Small Business Coverage Eligibility

Texas businesses with between two and 50 eligible employees can get small employer coverage from a traditional insurance company or a health maintenance organization (HMO). Eligible employees are defined as those who normally work at least 30 hours a week; they are not classified as temporary, part-time or seasonal; and they are not yet covered by another group health plan. Business owners count toward total employees.

The number of eligible employees, not the total number of employees, determines whether a business is considered a small employer under Texas insurance law. For example, if your business has a total of 60 employees, you might still qualify if six of the workers are part-time and four have coverage through some other source, such as a spouse’s plan.

If you decide to offer a group health plan to your employees, you must make it available to all of your eligible employees and their dependents alike.

Coverage is available under a small employer health benefit plan if at least 75 percent of eligible small employer employees choose to be covered. Carriers must always “round” when calculating the percentage. For example, a five-person company with only three employees who want to participate satisfies a 75 percent requirement by rounding.

However, in the case of a business with only two eligible employees, the law requires a 100 percent stake. A husband and wife who work in a company must be counted as two separate employees. Neither employee is eligible for coverage as a dependent of the other.

If you provide a health plan, state regulations and a federal law called COBRA (Omnibus Consolidated Budget Reconciliation Act) allow employees to keep benefits for a period of time after separation from work. It is your legal responsibility to inform employees of their rights to continue coverage. Former employees who choose to continue their coverage through COBRA or state continuation must pay the full cost of the plan. You are not required to contribute to your premiums, even if you previously paid part of it. Ask your operator for details about their responsibility to train employees.

Types of plans offered

Health plans are classified as “state mandated plans” or “consumer choice plans.” A state-mandated plan provides certain minimum required features and coverages. A consumer choice plan is any plan developed by an insurer that excludes some state-required benefits. Generally, consumer choice plans that don’t include all of the state-required coverages will save you money on your monthly premium.

Although consumer choice plans are sometimes referred to as “standard plans,” be careful not to interpret the term to mean that the coverages provided are “standardized.” Each operator’s consumer choice plan may be different and an operator may offer several different consumer choice plans.

Some state-mandated benefits continue to be required for consumer choice plans, including coverage for:

* Treatment of phenylketonuria, if prescription drugs are covered.

* Complications of pregnancy.

* Minimum stay in hospital after delivery (federally mandated).

* Reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy (federally mandated).

Consumer choice plans may vary depending on the type of carrier offering the plan. For example, HMO consumer choice plans must pay for 20 outpatient mental health visits per member per year, but that is not a requirement in indemnity plans. Also, unlike insurance companies, HMO consumer choice plans must include basic health care services such as inpatient, outpatient, and preventive services. Operators can offer optional benefits that vary widely from plan to plan.

You don’t have time for all this research and number processing. But can you really afford to put it on your “maybe someday” list? As the cost of health care rises, the risks of not having health insurance are more apparent than ever. Today, a single injury or illness, if uninsured, can leave a family in financial ruin. Additionally, health coverage is a key benefit of employment. You may not be able to hire and keep the best employees without offering it.

Another alternative to group health insurance plans, which may be unaffordable for many small businesses, is offering individual health insurance options to your employees. By law, an employer cannot contribute to these plans, or that would be treated as group insurance under Texas state law. But you can still help your employees stay locked into a good plan and improve their health and well-being and also improve employee retention in the process. If you are a small business owner and would like to offer affordable health insurance plans to your employees, but cannot afford group health insurance, you should consider offering your employees the revolutionary and comprehensive individual health insurance solutions created by Precedent specifically for youth. . , healthy individuals.

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Boric acid capsules used as vaginal suppositories can be an effective remedy for yeast infections in some women. Boric acid acidifies the vagina, which restores the natural balance of bacteria and yeast.

Boric acid may be particularly helpful for people with chronic yeast infections who have not responded to prescription or over-the-counter antifungal medications. Some pharmacies can prepare boric acid capsules for you. Ask for the “0” size gelatin capsule filled with 600 mg of boric acid powder in each capsule.

Usually one capsule is inserted at night before bedtime. Some people may need to take it in the morning and at night. It can be taken with a vitamin E capsule or used with vitamin E oil to reduce the chances of irritation.

Treatment for yeast infections usually takes three to seven days. Chronic yeast infections may require longer treatment. Using boric acid suppositories for more than a week can cause irritation of the vulva and vagina.

Because boric acid is a strong substance, there are some precautions associated with its use. Consider the following:

o Boric acid is toxic and should never be taken by mouth or placed on open cuts or wounds.

o Side effects can include severe irritation and burning.

o Boric acid should never be used during pregnancy.

Besides boric acid, there are other home remedies that are sometimes used to treat yeast infections. Many women use yogurt to help clear yeast infections. Yogurt contains lactobacillus acidophilus, a bacteria found naturally in healthy vaginas. Acidophilus kills yeast by producing hydrogen peroxide in the vagina. To use this method, a tampon is soaked in yogurt and inserted into the vagina. Yogurt can also be applied directly to the vulva to relieve itching and burning. Make sure to use plain plain yogurt that contains absolutely no sugar.

Many holistic professionals recommend eating yogurt on a daily basis to help prevent yeast and other yeast infections. Drink at least two glasses of buttermilk a day, whether you have the infection or not. This will drastically reduce the chances of infection.

Tea tree oil that is widely available in health food stores is another popular remedy for yeast infection. Simply dip a tampon in tea tree oil and insert it into the vagina. Gentian violet is a traditional remedy for yeast and other infections that predates most modern antifungals and antibiotics. To use this method, you “paint” the vagina and vulva with gentian violet. A single treatment is usually enough to cure yeast infection.

While you are treating a yeast infection with boric acid or other remedies, you can use a paste made from powdered slippery elm and water to relieve itching and burning. Another option is to keep the aloe vera in the refrigerator and soak it in a cotton ball. This can be applied to the vulva as needed. Some women use an over-the-counter topical cream, such as Vagisil, to ease the uncomfortable symptoms associated with yeast infections.

Talk to your holistic practitioner about boric acid to help determine if the treatment is right for you. Boric acid can be a safe, inexpensive, and effective treatment for yeast infection.

Glossary:

Boric Acid – A household product often used to cure yeast infections.

Gentian Violet – A traditional home remedy that can be used to treat yeast infections.

It was around the year 1550 in the Sébaco Valley, in the Spanish province of Nicaragua, whose Nahuatl name “Cihuacuatl” means Serpent Woman, lived a nation of indigenous Matagalpa under the leadership of the chief Yamboa.

Among the animals that they hunted for food were the turkey, the quail, the agouti, the guardatinaja (a species of agouti peculiar to Nicaragua) and the deer. With regard to metals, they obtained and worked with gold, given its malleability and beauty. They had discovered deposits of this precious metal in a cave in the mountains to the north of their settlement. It is believed that this cave was connected to a cave on the bank of the Rio Grande with a cave near Estelí. They jealously guarded this secret, especially when they realized that the Spanish were searching for gold with unbridled ambition.

When the incursions of soldiers began to arrive under the Spanish crown, the “Cacique” (chieftain) received them cordially. Meanwhile, the Spanish discovered that some relatives of the Cacique exhibited necklaces that contained gold nuggets the size of tamarind seeds. Soon, they obtained some small nuggets through flattery and others by exchanging gaudy fabrics and other items, such as iron knives.

The chief offered gifts of gold nuggets to the King of Spain; legend tells of various leather bags filled with gold nuggets. For this reason, they are known as royal tamarinds. This gift only resulted in arousing the ambition of the conquerors, who arrived the next time more aggressively and erected a protective shelter or garrison for the soldiers very close to the indigenous settlement. The Indians resented being forced to hand over the gold. This resulted in some skirmishes and deaths on both sides.

Meanwhile, in Córdoba, Spain, lived a family whose father, Joseph Lopes de Cantarero, a lieutenant in the Spanish Navy, had been sent to a province of Nicaragua and had been reported killed in a region called Cihuacoatl in combat with the indigenous people who lived in that area. The news reached the peninsula several months later. When his widow, Mar’a Tinoco de Alburquerque, received the notification, his son, José, was just thirteen years old. He couldn’t foresee a future for him with the loss of his father’s salary. He made the decision to take his son to a Franciscan monastery that was close to his home. He spoke with Fray Domingo Cáceres and got José into the monastery to study in the hope that he would eventually become a priest.

José was both friendly and intelligent. During these years, he learned Latin, geography, history, oratory, Holy Scripture, and Theology. With only a few months to go before his ordination, the eager young man decided that the priesthood was not his calling. He was ambitious. He wanted to go to the place where his father had died and seek adventure in that mysterious land, known at the time as the West Indies.

He recalled that when he was little, his mother had taken him to the port of Cádiz to leave messages for his father when he served the crown in America. Now that he was nineteen years old, he took advantage of an authorized visit to his mother to confess that he would not return to the monastery and that he wanted to do something he always dreamed of. It would take several changes of direction and many years before it was known that he was a successful man. His mother cried, but finally blessed him and sent him away.

He collected more information about his father and instead of returning to the monastery, he headed to the port of Cádiz. There, he looked for a ship heading to the United States. He found one who was traveling to Cartagena de Indias and convinced the captain that he was a friar who could offer religious services to the crew, as well as the protection of the Lord during the voyage.

José embarked for the New World. Upon arriving in Cartagena de Indias, he waited two weeks before taking another ship to a small port called David. He crossed the Isthmus of Darien en route to Panama. There he took another ship to the port of Posesión de El Realejo, in the small province of Nicaragua. Upon arriving in León, he stayed there for a few months. There, he left the priesthood and celebrated his twentieth birthday.

He asked if he could enlist as an employee of the garrison that came to Sébaco. He found one that came from Muimui and enlisted with them. He arrived in Sebaco and asked permission to stay since it was one of the most important ports. [during the rainy season].

After situating himself and investigating the history and local conditions, he learned that his father, Lieutenant Joseph Lopes de Cantarero, had died because a captain named Alonso had snatched pieces of gold from some of the Indian women. The Indians retaliated by killing some of the soldiers the captain had ordered to protect him. It was this ambitious captain who compromised his troops, resulting in the loss of the lieutenant and several soldiers. José investigated the fate of this captain and discovered that he had previously perished while trying to discover the sources of the gold by force.

Meanwhile, José tried to befriend those close to the Cacique. Being a cunning and educated young man, he found a way to meet the Chieftain’s daughter, Oyanka. He spent several months trying to establish this relationship, learning the language of the Matagalpa Indians and teaching them Spanish.

Since they were both young and charming, they fell in love. She was seventeen years old, with tanned skin, amber eyes, fine features, sexy, and long, beautiful hair. He fell in love with her, the first woman in his life, but he did not ignore his intention to get rich. By conversing with her, he succeeded under oath of secrecy for her to take him to the place where his father mined the gold tamarinds.

Without notifying anyone, José and Oyanka walked two hours from the Sébaco settlement to the mountains near Estelí. Three leagues north of the community, there was a secret and hidden cave. José and Oyanka entered the forbidden cave with a lit ocote pine torch. Surprised by the light, bats emerged and abundant snakes slithered to safety.

Jose could see a quart vein before him in which large chunks of precious metal were embedded. I could not believe it. They were within easy reach. With little effort, he dislodged what appeared to be large golden buttons the size of tamarind seeds. He put seven of them in his sack and thanked his girlfriend. They admired the beautiful landscape of the valley and the sunset in the western mountains and returned late to the village.

Meanwhile, Oyanka’s father inquired about his daughter’s whereabouts. Upon receiving the information about the direction they had taken, he assumed that they had headed towards the secret cave. Grieved, he ordered the capture of the couple and imprisoned the young princess. He could not eliminate José for fear of the soldiers stationed in Metapa. Upon learning of an incursion by the Yarince Indians of the Caribbean race, who tended to attack at night to take Spanish women and children, he sent a message to the Yarinces that if they did not attack his town, he would send them gold nuggets and a young man. High-ranking Spanish whose rescue they could negotiate in the future with the Spanish crown in Cartagena de Indias from where the incursions of the Caribs emerged. He sent an advance group of Indians from Matagalpa to meet them near Mui Mui and made the treaty.

In this way, she was able to get rid of her daughter’s boyfriend without the need to do so. Oyanka, deprived of liberty and upon learning that her lover had been fired, became depressed to the point that she no longer wanted to eat. Her anguished father tried to convince her, but the young woman in love told him that she could not live without José and that she would fall into a deep sleep from which, according to her, she would not wake up until her father returned her lover to her.

It couldn’t be helped. At first, a thoughtful Oyanka lay down with his eyes open. After a few weeks, he fell into a deep sleep that was not death itself, since his body did not decompose; a dream that only her lover could wake her from.

Four hundred years later, Oyanka has been transformed into stone and can be seen from her town of Sébaco, El Guayabal (San Isidro), La Trinidad, Chaguitillo, Carreta Quebrada and for generations to come in the future, perennially … and perhaps for an eternity.

THE END

How to watch Oyanka

Traveling on the paved road from Sebaco to Matagalpa. A little before crossing the Sebaco bridge, or at the beginning of the highway to San Isidro, on the northwestern horizon you can see the Oyanka hill. In the background to the right is the Mocuana hill. But if we continue to the right towards the road to Matagalpa, in the profile of the hills to the north, you can see the silhouette of the princess lying on her back, her beautiful head with long hair, bare chest, a slight raised leg, the other leg and his arms resting on the hill, and his young abdomen slightly pronounced. With child?

How to wake her up

Look for a young man with brown hair and honey-colored eyes, about eight and a half feet tall, slim, but athletic. They say that he escaped to the Caribs on the coast of the Antilles and wanders in search of his beloved, whose love lasts longer than gold.