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🇺🇸 Honoring Memorial Day: Remembering Our Heroes & Staying Safe on the Road 🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we at RoadSafe Traffic Systems honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As we gather with loved ones to remember and celebrate, let’s also prioritize safety on our roads. Did you know? Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, with an estimated 42 million Americans hitting the road. According to the National Safety Council, there are typically over 37,000 accidents during the Memorial Day weekend. In 2022, nearly 400 fatalities occurred over the holiday weekend due to traffic accidents. RoadSafe Tips for a Safe Holiday Weekend: 1. Plan Ahead: Ensure your vehicle is in good condition and plan your route to avoid heavy traffic. 2. Buckle Up: Always wear your seatbelt and ensure all passengers do the same. 3. Stay Sober: Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Arrange for a designated driver if needed. 4. Stay Alert: Avoid distractions such as texting or using your phone while driving. 5. Follow Speed Limits: Adhere to speed limits and be mindful of road conditions. Fun Fact: Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, a tradition that began after the Civil War to honor fallen soldiers by decorating their graves with flowers. This Memorial Day, let’s remember and honor our heroes by ensuring our travels are safe. Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! 🚗💙❤️ #MemorialDay #RoadSafeTrafficSystems #TravelSafe #HonorOurHeroes #SafetyFirst

3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park.The Dynamics of Fighting Lions: Behavior and Social Structure Fighting lions, often referred to in the context of territorial disputes and dominance hierarchies, exhibit complex social behaviors that are crucial for their survival in the wild. These interactions primarily occur among male lions, who engage in battles to establish and maintain control over a pride and its territory. Male lions typically form coalitions, which can range from two to several individuals, to increase their chances of successfully taking over a pride. These coalitions often engage in fierce confrontations with rival groups, and the outcomes of these fights can determine not only the leadership of the pride but also the genetic legacy of the lions involved. The fighting behavior of lions is influenced by various factors, including age, size, and experience. Younger males may challenge older, more established lions, but they often face significant risks. Injuries sustained during fights can have serious implications for their survival, as they may hinder their ability to hunt or defend against other predators. In addition to physical confrontations, lions also use vocalizations and scent marking as forms of communication to assert dominance and deter rivals. These behaviors play a critical role in maintaining the social structure within and between prides. Understanding the dynamics of fighting lions provides valuable insights into their social organization, reproductive strategies, and the ecological balance within their habitats.#bonobosafricansafariholidays #holiday #holidayseason #travel #traveloftheworld #adventure #adventuretime #vacation #vacationmode #tour #touroftheworld  

In the grand theatrical production that is the world, picture Australia as a splendidly flourishing garden, its unscratched beauty a testament to its autonomy. Then, imagine King Charles III and Queen Camilla parachuting in with Royal watering cans, ready to sprinkle a little 'reign' nostalgia on this lively patch, igniting an age-old debate: Do we need this British watering can anymore? Australia stands at a curious juncture, much like a blossoming youth contemplating whether to continue living under its parents' house rules or step out to carve a wilderness of its own. Royals visiting after a long hiatus? It's like seeing relatives you only acknowledge at weddings. A decade without much monarchial drizzle—the garden still thrived. The irony? Britain's ceremonial tools seem rather outdated in nurturing an independent garden. Yet, this royal visit trickles down the iridescent leaves of our collective subconscious, rekindling the campfire stories of constitutional ties. Perhaps it’s more of a ceremonial reminder during our occasional historical amnesia, whispering from Europe, We still think of you. Forward-thinking predictions suggest Aussies might be poised for a growth spurt—like a plant stretching for sunlight—towards modern sovereignty. There's adventure in flipping the script, by rethinking the age-old garden rules and wondering if the garden frogs might one day be the lions. - Is the cultural watering can essential for growth, or is it a relic turning to rust in the modern rain? - Can a home truly grow on its terms while tied down by old stories and traditions? - Is the freedom to thrive without ancestral umbrellas finally within grasp? However, amidst contemplations of rusted watering cans, there is truth in nostalgia—the bittersweet lure of comforting traditions that bind hearts over vast oceans. And so, as King Charles III and Queen Camilla spread their mirrored smiles over this sun-drenched land, we'll ask ourselves once more—'To water gently or dry out for independence?' Now, to embrace or to detach—that's the drama of the garden. 🌿 https://lnkd.in/emdgfXDV #RoyalVisit #Australia #Independence #Growth #CulturalHeritage #MonarchyDebate #FutureofAustralia #SovereigntyNarrative

Discover the fascinating world of professional mourning! We explore how you can attend virtual funerals and memorials, offering support and condolences on behalf of others. If you want a unique job that sparks conversation, this could be the perfect fit for you! #ProfessionalMourner #UniqueJobs #VirtualFunerals #MemorialServices #CareerOpportunities #OnlineJobs #SupportAndCondolences #JobMarketTrends #FascinatingCareers #WeirdJobs

Reflecting on Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day On Thursday, we celebrated Thanksgiving, a day often tied to gratitude and togetherness. Yesterday was Native American Heritage Day—a time meant to honor the first peoples of this land. Today, as I stand on the balcony of my hotel in Nyack, NY, overlooking the Hudson River and the nearby mountains, I find myself reflecting on the history that predates these holidays. Nyack’s name comes from the Lenape (Delaware) people, its original inhabitants, but the meaning has been lost, and the Lenape themselves are nowhere to be seen. The principles the United States prides itself on—“life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”—have long excluded Native Americans, denying them personhood and erasing their cultures. Nyack stands as an example of land dispossession and cultural erasure, reminding us that the identity of “land of the free” often feels like hollow rhetoric. A glance at the UN’s definition of genocide makes it painfully clear. Thanksgiving, for me, is a day of deep reflection—a time to consider what has been lost and what still needs to be restored. Without meaningful restitution, Native American Heritage Day risks being another set of empty words.

Did You Know? Three Kings Day, also known as El Dia de los Reyes in Spanish and Epiphany in other countries, is a long held Latin American tradition. It celebrates the gospel account relating to the visit of the three magi – or in this case kings – to the baby Jesus. According to Latin culture, January 6th saw three different men visiting Jesus – Melchor (representing Europe), Gaspar (representing Arabia) and Balthazar (representing Africa). The first is believed to have arrived by horse, the second by camel, and the third by elephant and they brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh respectively. According to popular culture, the youths place a box filled with straw, grass or hay under their beds. This is a gesture of good will and is supposed to be used to feed the king’s horses while they rest as their owners make deliveries. If the child is good, he wakes up the next morning to find candies, sweets or toys in his box. If he was bad, he will only find a lump of dirt or charcoal. At Echelon Payments, you're never wondering about your business. You're always receiving the best in Tech, Customer Service and Pricing. No Contracts, No Coal. Just the Peace of Mind that comes from transparency that Echelon provides. #NOCONTRACTS #TRANSPARENTBILLING #NOJUNKFEES #LOCALSUPPORT #DEDICATEDREPRESENTATIVE Scott Roberge Ken Tow Dan Glazer

Our deepest gratitude to our fallen heroes and their families. Wishing everyone a peaceful Memorial Day. Let us remember and honor their courage, dedication, and selflessness. May their sacrifices never be forgotten, and may we always cherish the gift of liberty they have secured for us. #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #realestate #realtorlife #realestatebroker #realestatelife #realestateagent #realtor  #realestateinvesting #realestateadvice #robertslackllc #robertslackrealestate

I'll be preaching at LIFE Church Stratford this Sunday morning at 10:30am. You're welcome to attend if you are in need of a place to worship and be encouraged. https://lnkd.in/gKjGi3qn I'll be preaching a sermon entitled "Good News of Great Joy" from Luke 2:1-20. Summary: Although the purpose and meaning of the Christmas season are often lost beneath the rush of urgent shopping and the push of rampant consumerism, beneath it all is the celebration of a momentous, earth-changing event that took place some 2000 years ago. It was good news of great joy! From our vantage point in history, we recognize the significance of this universally-known event, but on the night that Jesus was born, you wouldn’t have suspected that anything world-changing was happening unless you were one of the chosen few who were put on notice. Author Isaac Williams captures the reality of what was actually happening quite eloquently: “The unfathomable depths of the Divine counsels were moved; the fountains of the great deep were broken up; the healing of the nations was issuing forth; but nothing was seen on the surface of human society, but this slight rippling of the water.” During that first Christmas season, well, there was no Christmas season as we know it today. No months-long marketing campaigns enticing eager shoppers to part with their hard-earned money. No decorations on houses. No workplace banquets or family gatherings. No opening of gifts. No Christmas vacation. It was just another normal night in Bethlehem and nothing much was going on—or so it seemed. But the good news of great joy delivered that night by angels to shepherds was a defining moment in the history of humanity.

Memorial Day: Cultural Icon We the people are united by a common culture, one for which brave citizens fight and die. Culture is purposeful and must be nurtured - this is true for businesses, for communities, and for our nation. Memorial Day is this: a uniting nurturing of our national culture, a communal honoring of those who have given their lives that our culture and values might endure. This culture and these values are enshrined in our Constitution, the guiding principles for this the greatest of nations. On Memorial Day you might visit a cemetery or local graveyard and contemplate how you - yes you - could nurture our culture. I'd imagine that if we each work to nurture our ever-evolving culture we might be more united as a people. Wouldn't this be wonderful? Please say thank you to each flag-decorated grave marker you see. -George PS: what's in a name? A burial ground is a generic term often applied to unorganized fields of graves. A 'graveyard' is organized, as we have near churches and synagogues. 'Cemetery 'is based on the Ancient Greek for 'sleeping place' and is properly used to designate ground dedicated to a particular group, for example as the Arlington National Cemetery is for our military.