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On August 5 at 11 a.m., join Bella Merlin and Tina Packer at Shakespeare & Company for a discussion of their book, When Action is Eloquence, followed by a book signing afterwards. This free event will take place at Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. RSVPs are available here. Shakespeare & Company: When Action is Eloquence is the first comprehensive insight into this internationally-acclaimed company founded in 1978 in Lenox, Massachusetts, by actor-director Packer and voice pioneer Kristin Linklater, with the transformative power of Shakespeare’s language at its heart. Why act Shakespeare? What’s his relevance in the twenty-first century? Compelling answers to these questions lie at the center of this highly accessible journey into Shakespeare & Company’s aesthetics and practice. Drawing on hitherto unpublished material – including notebooks, lectures, interviews, rehearsal diaries – and the Company’s newly-collated archive, this book provides insight into a working theatre company and sheds light on the role Shakespeare plays in our modern world. Merlin is an actor, writer, and singer-songwriter. She has been working for over twenty-five years in theatre, film, television and radio, and is a Professor of Acting and Directing in the department of Theatre, Film and Digital Production at the University of California, Riverside. She is also an actor-trainer and the author of several books on acting. Packer is the founding Artistic Director of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts. She has directed most of Shakespeare’s plays (some of them several times), acted in seven of them, and taught the whole canon in various guises at thirty colleges, among them Harvard, MIT, and Columbia. Packer was an Associate Artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company in England, working at The Royal Court and the Aldwych Theatre in London, Leicester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and other regional theatres, as well as in television for the BBC and ITV, including David Copperfield with Ian McKellen. She lives in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. “It is such a delight to know that a year after the book’s publication, we can at last celebrate the incredible work of this indomitable Company, brought together in When Action is Eloquence,” said Merlin. “I’m honored to be sharing at this event the fruits of four years of heartfelt labor.” Both Packer and Merlin will be in attendance as well as signing books for sale in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theater lobby. Refreshments will be available. Seating is limited, so reserve your space now. Shakespeare & Company requests that unvaccinated patrons wear a mask at this event. About Shakespeare & Company: Located in the beautiful Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, Shakespeare & Company is one of the leading Shakespeare festivals of the world. Founded in 1978, the organization welcomes more than 40,000 patrons annually. The Company is also home to an internationally renowned Center for Actor Training and award-winning Education Program. Learn more at www.shakespeare.org.

The elimination of Mexican-American Studies and the censorship of numerous books in the school district of Tuscon, Arizona has generated national support that has taken form in protests, books sales, and reading groups and presentations, amongst other actions. Just as well, censorship of the books has led to very enriching conversations in New York City as throughout the United States. As examples of these acts of solidarity, here are some of the videos shot by writer Erasmo Guerra during the panel which was organized by the students of John Jay College, City University of New York (CUNY) on February 25th, 2012. Amongst those invited was the writer, Tony Díaz, founder of Librotraficante, a movement which organized a caravan to smuggle banned books from Houstan, Texas to Arizona in order to reassert the right to literary expression and political resistance. Following him were Liana López and Bryan Parras, co-founders of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Writers Have Their Say: an organization that has been creating settings for the dissemination of books by Latin American writers in Houston, Texas for the last 13 years. From New York was writer Rich Villar, who directs Fundación Acentos: a literary organization established in the Bronx, New York in 2003. In his presentation, Villar outlined very pertinent parrallels between the careers of Puerto Rican writers who are not exempt from repression and the present situation in Tuscon, Arizona. (After having listened to Villar, if you are interested in knowing more about the career of the Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpré, you can access the archives from the Center of Puerto Rican Studies, at Hunter College, CUNY.) We close with the presentation of Sergio Troncoso, a writer born in El Paso, Texas to Mexican parents and who currently resides in New York. Amongst other published works, he has written The Last Tortilla & Other Stories, The Nature of Truth, From This Wicked Patch of Dust, as well as the book of short stories titled Crossing Borders: Personal Essays. In addition, he writes the blog Chico Lingo: Escritura, Lectura, Dinero, Discusión. Librotraficante's caravan arrived at its last stop on March 17th, 2012. Its mission will continue by means of future discussions, educative programs, social and political alliances and literary activities. Additionally, as part of their legacy, four “underground libraries” have opened their doors.

Your Investor Package Meeting I includes: - Research Results You researched this investor. You know that he/she is interested in startups in your space. You understand what prior investments he/she has made in other startups in or near your area of activity and in what geographic regions. You understand that he/she is comfortable with your preferred Financial Exit. You understand how much he/she invests in which rounds. You know whether or not he/she usually wants a Board seat or Board Observer rights. You know whether he/she wants to see a 15 minute PPT presentation or a detailed 60 minute presentation at the block diagram or other detailed level. - Introduction to Investor You have been introduced to this investor by someone who knows you well and who knows the investor well. - Elevator Pitch You are well prepared to deliver an appropriate Elevator Pitch as you show slide #1 (this is a summary slide) in your PPT presentation. You include some of your knowledge of this investor so that he/she will be impressed by your preparation and relevance. - 20 Page Business Plan - First you developed a compelling 20 page business plan addressing topics similar to those discussed in the White Paper on Business Plans that can be downloaded in the Publications section of this Website. Then you developed a compelling 10-12 slide PPT version and a compelling 1-2 page Executive Summary version. - PowerPoint Presentation Your very compelling 10-12 slide (15 minute) PowerPoint presentation is adapted to the expectations of this investor. At least 30% (but not all) of the slides are (separately) compelling. You also have various supplements prepared. This always includes detailed information on your competition including their business model(s). You understand how your business model differs and how it is better at attracting and retaining customers. - 1-2 Page Executive Summary of Business Plan You have developed a very compelling 1-2 page Executive Summary of your Business Plan. - Your Due Diligence on the Investor You are starting your due diligence on the investor. So you have prepared questions that you are going to ask the investor. You know how you will decide whether or not you wish to have a Meeting II. Please See Also John Gale’s White Paper, Startup Presentations to Angel/Seed Stage Investors and Partners: Recommendations for Best Practices This White Paper can be downloaded from: - The Business Plans page on this Website - It can also be downloaded from this page on the Angel Capital Association website. The Angel Capital Association is the leading professional and trade association supporting the success of (US) angel investors in high-growth, early-stage ventures. John Gale’s Related Posts - Update – Early Stage Business Plan White Paper - Investor Presentation Development - Versions of the Business Plan PowerPoint - Plans and Reports For New Ventures - Monthly Plan - Schedule Only Half of Your Workweek - Investor Presentation Development – Competition - Mission Statement in Investor Presentation - Investor Presentation – Executive Summary

We’re heading out on a blisteringly hot Summer day to Wollangambe Canyon, to escape the heat. Leaving Sydney around 8:30am, we’re parked at the Mt Wilson fire station and on the track down to the Wollangambe River by 10am. The plan was to hike/wade/swim “Wollangambe One” (also known as the Upper Tourist Section), and possibly continue on and complete Wollangambe Two (Lower Tourist Section). This section, compared to Wollangambe Two (or Wollangambe Lower Section) which I do a year later, has longer swimming sections and a little less rock scrambling. But both sections are of similar “difficulty” and both need 6-7 hours including the walk in and out. ** NOTE: Wollangambe Canyon is an “easy” canyon by canyoning standards, and does not require any technical skills. But it’s more challenging and dangerous than bushwalking and conditons can rapidly change. Do not attempt any canyon before or after heavy or sustained rain. It’s about a 45min walk down (3km) on a narrow but well-defined track; the track forks a few times and we took the left fork each time so we entered the river at the uppermost point that can be access from Mt Wilson (via an established trail!). The first kilometre or so of the Wollangambe Canyon is easy going, with the water depth no more than about a metre. It;s pleasant wading on a hot summer day! A beautiful tiger snake led the way for a short while and crayfish were frequently spotted, before we reached the “normal” entry point for this section of Wollangambe Canyon (Wollangambe MGA546914). From here, it got very slow. And very wet. Having ignored the recommendation to wear a wetsuit and bring a lilo, it was very slow and tiring with long swimming sections. About 80% of Wollangambe One is “swimming depth”, with a few rock scrambles and a bit of wading. We reached the end of Wollangambe One (at MGA560916) around 4pm, exhausted and very cold. The exit is well marked, with a large arrow marked on the cliff behind a small beach. In hindsight, a wetsuit was not required (being a fairly warm day – although of course the water was pretty cold) – but a lilo would have made it a much more enjoyable excursion! Having to swim the many deep sections of the Wollangambe Canyon made it a pretty exhausting day. It took us just under five hours to complete the section along the Wollangambe River. While we only saw two groups along the way, at the exit point there were about 20-25 people, including a number of families and children. All of whom were clearly more sensible than us and had wetsuits, lilos – and waterproof bags that actually kept their possessions dry! About an hour or do later and we were back at the car; the track up is well marked with one short-but-steep section that requires some care.

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A lottery is a game in which people buy numbered tickets with the chance of winning a prize. It is similar to gambling but is governed by rules and regulations, unlike casino games. A lottery can be used to raise money or give away prizes for a specific event. It has also been used to raise money for government projects, such as the construction of roads and museums. Lotteries are a form of gambling, and they can be legal or illegal in different countries. They are a popular form of entertainment in some places, but they can be dangerous and addictive. If you win a lottery, you’ll have to pay taxes on the amount you won. You may owe state income tax or sales tax on the money you receive. In addition, you may have to pay taxes on any interest that accrued while you owned the winning ticket. The odds of winning a lottery are very small. The chance of winning a large sum of money is 1 in 18.9 million. Buying a lottery ticket is an expensive way to gamble your money, and you should avoid it as much as possible. It is better to build up a savings account or a retirement fund, as these are the only ways you can be sure that your hard-earned money will last for many years. In the United States, many state governments use lotteries to raise money. Several of the states that formed during the Revolutionary War had to resort to lottery sales to finance their projects, including a battery of guns for Philadelphia and rebuilding Faneuil Hall in Boston. A lottery can also be used to select students for public school placements, or it can be used to award college scholarships. A lottery system is usually used in these cases because there are a limited number of spots available, and it is a method of ensuring that each student has a fair chance of being selected for a position. Some people believe that life is a lottery, because everything depends on luck. They say things like “It’s a lottery when it comes to finding true love” or “Life is a lottery, isn’t it?” Lotteries have always been used as a way to raise money for government projects. They are simple to organize and are widely popular. The odds of winning a prize depend on the amount of money that is spent on tickets, as well as the size of the jackpot or prize pool. A smaller jackpot or prize pool may be less appealing to bettors, and so ticket sales will decrease. On the other hand, a large jackpot or prize pool will increase ticket sales, because a larger number of people will be interested in winning it. Most states require that a percentage of the money that is sold in lottery tickets be paid out to the winners. This reduces the amount that is available for other purposes, such as education, but it also makes lottery sales more transparent, as consumers will know exactly what tax rate they are paying.

It’s no accident that so many Brisbanites think local government is mostly just about fixing potholes and building playgrounds. Power-holders find it convenient to perpetuate the narrative that councils are merely local service providers with limited political relevance, because it helps justify anti-democratic moves to take more power away from local communities, while reducing public scrutiny of the many big, significant decisions that local governments do make. But if we want to transform our world for the better, we need to grapple more directly with the role local government plays in society, and remind ourselves that deep, lasting, positive change comes from the bottom up. Many of us forget (or don’t realise) that Brisbane City Council controls an annual budget of over $3 billion, spending hundreds of millions per year on wasteful road-widening projects that would probably attract a lot more critique and public debate if undertaken by higher levels of government. Those public funds could instead be spent on more public housing, public and active transport improvements, environmental restoration or even renewable energy generation. Even more significantly, councils like BCC have control over land zoning, allowing them to rezone rural farmland for suburban sprawl residential subdivisions, or to rezone industrial areas full of warehouses and workshops into high-density precincts with 30-storey apartment towers. These kinds of changes to city plan overlays and land use zonings can increase a block of land’s value by millions or even tens of millions of dollars (fertile ground for corruption). Whoever happens to own the land at the time it’s rezoned reaps a massive windfall in rising land values, but the general public doesn’t get a fair share (even though the increase in population density will likely also require millions of dollars in additional public infrastructure investment). In this way, Brisbane City Council effectively creates and distributes billions of dollars’ worth of private real estate value that’s overwhelmingly concentrated in the hands of an elite few. But even beyond the money itself, BCC is one of the most important hidden fulcrums of political power and social consensus anywhere in Australia. Queensland’s cultural and socio-political currents exert major pressure on the Australian political landscape, and Brisbane shapes those Queensland currents in a big way. Being the state capital, most government departments, industry lobby groups, big businesses, banks, cultural institutions and media outlets are headquartered here, as are the individuals who run those organisations. The values that are normalised within Brisbane’s collective consciousness can quickly become the dominant values among the leadership of all those major statewide and nationwide institutions. But the city is also significant because it exists (both geographically and culturally) at an imagined meeting point between ‘regional Australia’ and the cosmopolitan southern capitals. Brisbane’s values and cultural norms disproportionately shape and define the rest of the state, while Queensland, in turn, disproportionately shapes the nation. At the heart of this hub of junctures and tensions, Brisbane City Council is one of the least obvious but most significant shapers of culture and political possibility. When trying to understand a council’s political significance, people often focus too much on the hard, physical stuff that councils build – the road upgrades, the bridges, the playgrounds, the sports facilities. But it’s the council’s ability to shift narratives and steer public discourse that we should pay most attention to. In recent decades, the Liberal National Party have exploited this reality better than the Labor party (perhaps without even fully understanding it). Not only have they used the city council as a training ground for career politicians and a foundation for seizing power at higher levels (see e.g. Campbell Newman), but as a cultural power centre for manipulating how the city sees itself and what kinds of futures its residents aspire to. Even local governments far smaller than BCC can shape a community’s priorities and norms through funding and support for certain kinds of cultural events, rituals and institutions, and by elevating and celebrating some ideas and issues while marginalising others. But Brisbane City Council commands so much funding, so many policy levers and such large communication reach that it sets the direction for the entire South-East Queensland region. Brisbane’s mayor wields far more influence than a dozen backbench state or federal parliamentarians. Cities shape every aspect of our lives. Seemingly mundane decisions about urban planning rules, transport network investment, small business regulation and public space management end up dictating how we move around, who we interact with, what kinds of spaces we live and work in, what we do for leisure, and how our society adapts to major challenges like global warming or a virus outbreak. As local councillor, Jonno uses ward office resources to support anti-racism events such as the above. Photo credit: Stephen Bates. We are shaped by our urban environments, but most of us have comparatively little power to shape that environment in turn. We don’t usually have a meaningful say in urban planning or transport policy decisions, and we certainly don’t get a say in whether council funds are used to plant more trees or to spread more bitumen. So many of the problems our society is grappling with – from social isolation to rising transport costs to fossil fuel energy dependence – come down to local council decisions and priorities. Whether we’re talking about climate action, housing justice, or creating a different, better, more democratic form of collective governance, local councils have a critical role to play. But most of us don’t even know the names of our local councillors, and certainly wouldn’t consider putting our hand up to serve on the city council. Right now, we’re living through a period of great change and potential. Many of us are trying to work out how best to direct our energy, and where the viable openings are to help create a better world. Where are the pressure points and fulcrums that can enable a positive, radical, cultural transformation while applying upward pressure on state and federal governments? Perhaps seizing greater influence over the workings of local entities like Brisbane City Council is a crucial puzzle piece that too many of us have been overlooking. Jonathan Sriranganathan is Greens Councillor for the Gabba Ward, Brisbane City Council.

A new report from The Century Foundation shows that the 19 historically Black universities that are also 1890 land-grant colleges have not received the same level of federal financial support that has gone to predominantly White land-grant institutions. The report finds that, unlike their White land-grant counterparts established in the Morrill Act of 1862 (1862 institutions), Black land-grant universities (1890 institutions) have been overlooked, dealt decades of discrimination, and starved for resources — even after designation as federal land-grant universities in the Second Morrill Act of 1890. While in theory, this Reconstruction Era legislation sought to expand educational opportunities to Black Americans, in practice, it fell short. The law required states to establish a “just and equitable” division of monies between the 1862 and 1890 universities, yet ambiguity in the legislative language created a loophole that would position states to provide greater and inequitable shares of appropriations to White land-grant institutions, while starving Black land-grant institutions. Federal policy aided and abetted discriminatory state funding of the Black land-grant universities, also denying just and equitable federal funding to them, according to the report. The key finding in the report are: - Research expenditures per full-time equivalent student are nearly three times greater at the 1862 institutions than at the 1890 institutions ($10,774 versus $3,388)—a funding disparity due to deeply embedded biases, double standards, and scrutiny that 1890 institutions endure when competing for federal and state research dollars. - Endowments per full-time equivalent student are six times greater at the 1862 institutions than at the 1890 institutions ($77,103 versus $12,532). At their inception, the 1890 institutions were denied perpetual funding for the “endowment, maintenance and support” provided to the 1862 institutions, resulting in untenable present-day inequities in endowment resources that support current operations and ensure future longevity. - Through litigation and other means, Black land-grant institutions have had to fight the denial of federal and state support since their inception, and that fight continues. In the 2019–20 academic year, the 1862 institutions operated with $2 billion more in total revenues (federal, state, institutional) than the 1890 institutions. As a result, Black land-grant universities operate on shoestring budgets, with fewer resources for research, technology, academic instruction, student support, and community programs. - Black land-grant universities were excluded from federal formula payments for research and extension activities for 80 years, while their White land-grant counterparts received routine federal support. Further, federal appropriations for 1890 research and extension have fallen far short of levels promised by Congress — a $436 million shortfall between fiscal years 2008 and 2022. - States have failed to equitably support 1890 institutions, while 1862 institutions flourished with state resources. Between fiscal years 2011 and 2022 alone, Black land-grant universities lost nearly $200 million in resources because states declined to provide matching funds while they fully funded their White land-grant universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture continues to look the other way while states engage in discriminatory and inequitable funding of the 1890 institutions. The report presents a substantial history of land-grant colleges and offers several recommendations on what needs to be done to rectify the inequalities that have plagued the 1890 universities in the past and persist to this day.

In our countdown of the Top 20 Inter players in the last 20 years, we recognise title winning goalkeeper Francesco Toldo in 17th spot. The legendary Inter keeper spent a total of 9 seasons at the club where he made a wonderful impact to Inter both on and off the field. Let’s go a bit further into the career of Toldo. Inter desperate for a goalkeeper! Inter signed Toldo at a point where a great number 1 in goals was needed. A couple of seasons earlier, Inter lost their famed goalkeeper Pagliuca, and as Pagliuca’s replacement brought in Peruzzi. Peruzzi had a decent season, but Inter didn’t see him as a long term replacement as he was sold the year after. Sebastian Frey got his opportunity after being on loan at Hellas Verona, but didn’t really impress as he was forced to find a new club following the 2000/2001 season. This is where Toldo’s Inter journey begins, as he signs from Fiorentina and takes the Numero Uno jersey at Inter. Going on to feature in 33 of the 34 Serie A games in his debut season at the club. In this season, Toldo was spectacular as he notched up 13 clean sheets in Serie A. Inter would go on to lose the title on the final match day though. Unfortunately losing to Lazio which handed Juventus the Scudetto. A match to remember – The most famous match to remember Toldo by was the 2nd leg of the Champions League quarter final against Valencia. With Inter playing away after winning the first leg 1-0, Inter now headed to the Estadio El Madrigal. The final score finishing 2-1 in Valencia’s favour, but Inter winning the tie on away goals. There was a period where Toldo saved 3 rapid shots in the space of 7 seconds which added to his absolutely phenomenal performance in this match. During the match the Spanish pundits were renaming the stadium “La Plaza de Toldo”, as Toldo saved 12 of the 13 shots on target. Even though two goals were conceded, it really would’ve been 4 or 5 if Toldo wasn’t in goals. This is the match where it was Toldo’s world, and everyone else was just living in it! A true Inter legend! Over the years, Inter have been absolutely blessed with fantastic goalkeepers and Toldo joins that elite company. As mentioned earlier, Toldo spent a total of 9 season at the club. In that time, he won a Champions League, four Scudetti, five Coppa Italia and four Supercoppa Italiana. During Toldo’s time at Inter, we never saw Inter finish outside of the top 4. In three seasons prior to Toldo, Inter finished 8th and three seasons after Toldo’s retirement, Inter finished 9th. So it just shows the impact Toldo had both on the field and inside the dressing room too. Toldo always performed at the highest level, and he kept his number until his retirement. With the signing of Julio Cesar, Cesar would go on to take Toldo’s spot as Inter’s first choice keeper. As a sign of respect to Toldo and his contribution to the club he never lost his number 1 jersey. We will be visiting number 16 next on our countdown. Who would you like to see in that number 16 spot for the Top 20 Inter players in the past 20 years? As always Forza Inter!

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The IT industry is known for its fast-paced and ever-changing nature, making it a challenging field for those who want to pursue a career in it. It requires constant learning, adaptation, and innovation to keep up with the latest technologies and trends. Venkat Swaroop, an Associate Director at Tekwissen, is one such individual who has not only succeeded in this industry but also made a significant impact on it. Venkat Swaroop is a well-known name in the IT industry, and for all the right reasons. He is a dynamic and inspiring leader who has helped transform Tekwissen into a leading IT solutions company. His leadership has been instrumental in the growth and success of the company, and his passion for his work is evident in everything he does. One of Venkat’s strengths as a leader is his ability to motivate and inspire his team. He understands that every team member has unique talents and skills, and he makes sure to leverage them to achieve the company’s goals. Venkat believes in creating a work culture that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation, where everyone feels valued and respected. Under Venkat’s leadership, Tekwissen has grown significantly, both in terms of its revenue and reputation. The company has become known for delivering high-quality IT solutions that meet and exceed its clients’ expectations. This success can be attributed to Venkat’s unwavering dedication to his team and his ability to think outside the box. Venkat’s contribution to the IT industry has not gone unnoticed. He has been recognized as one of the “100 Best People Managers in India” and one of the “Top 500 IT leaders in India.” These accolades are a testament to his leadership skills and his commitment to excellence. What sets Venkat apart from other leaders in the IT industry is his passion for his work. He genuinely cares about the success of his team and the company, and he is always looking for ways to improve and innovate. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it inspires his team to strive for excellence and reach their full potential. One of the most significant challenges that Venkat has faced as a leader is managing a diverse and talented team. Tekwissen has employees from various backgrounds and cultures, and Venkat understands the importance of creating an inclusive work environment. He makes sure that everyone feels valued and respected, and he encourages open communication and collaboration. Venkat’s leadership has helped create a culture of trust and teamwork, where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas and opinions. In addition to his leadership skills, Venkat is also an excellent communicator. He understands the importance of effective communication, both within the company and with clients. He makes sure that everyone is on the same page and that expectations are clear. Venkat’s communication skills have been critical in building strong relationships with clients, and they have played a significant role in the company’s success. Venkat’s dedication to his profession and team is truly inspiring, and he has become a role model for many aspiring leaders in the IT industry. His success can be attributed to his leadership skills, passion for his work, and his ability to think outside the box. Venkat understands that the IT industry is constantly evolving, and he is always looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve.

The other issue, of course, centers around a fundamental misunderstanding about customer purchasing habits. Look at this graph. Here, we measure the annual repurchase rate of customers as the customer moves from a first-to-second purchase, then a second-to-third purchase, and so forth. The blue bars represent total repurchase rates (mail + phone + e-commerce) for catalog business models. The green bars represent total repurchase rates for e-commerce-only business models. What do you observe? You should observe two things that cause you to think carefully about your business. First, and most obvious, is the fact that catalog business models are far more efficient at converting a first-time buyer to a second purchase. This is a consistent trend that I observe across my client base. Because the customer is instantly pummeled by catalogs after a first purchase, the customer tends to be more responsive, and therefore, repurchases faster. This is one advantage that catalogers have over e-commerce-only business models. E-commerce-only business models struggle to build a relationship with a customer ... e-commerce is transactional, cataloging is relational. Second, and more important, is the fact that as the customer becomes loyal, the customer has the same repurchase rate, regardless of business model. Here, the catalog industry grossly overstates the importance of a catalog. When customers become loyal, customers buy because customers love the brand, not because customers love the marketing strategy. It is harder for the e-commerce-only business to move a customer along to loyal status, but rest assured, when the customer becomes loyal, the customer buys just as often as at any other business (just ask Amazon or eBay). This is where catalogers need to step back and throw out thirty years of collective experience. The instinct of the cataloger is to attribute/matchback every single order observed to a catalog. And because the cataloger mails 12-75 times per year, the cataloger will, undoubtedly, attribute/matchback every single order to a catalog. The cataloger must ask why the e-commerce-only business model has the same loyalty as the cataloger, but does not mail any catalogs? How is that possible? And what might happen if the cataloger cut back on catalogs to loyal buyers? There are two major takeaways for you. - E-commerce-only businesses have a lot to learn from catalogers about how to build customer relationships after a first purchase, because catalogers are simply much smarter at this than are e-commerce-only businesses. - Catalogers have a lot to learn from e-commerce-only businesses about creating customer loyalty. If an e-commerce-only business can achieve loyalty without mailing a single catalog, it suggests catalogers have completely misread what causes loyal customers to purchase (hint = merchandise).

After Two Top Fives, Team Looking To Race More Limited Shows Before Season Ends Selinsgrove, PA – September 7, 2023 by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography August was an especially tough month for Austin Berry. After two blown super late model engines in three weeks, he had to put an unplanned early end to his super late model season. A couple days later his phone rang. A friend was offering the use of his spare limited late model engine. Berry said thank you but passed on the offer. He didn’t want to risk anything happening to the engine on his watch. The friend called two more times that week and the last time didn’t take no for answer. DATE: September 2, 2023 - Event: Butch Renninger Memorial - Track: Port Royal Speedway - City, State: Port Royal, PA - Division: Limited Late Model - Quick Stats: 31 cars, Qualifying 5th in Group 2, Heat 3rd (5), A-main 4th (10) DATE: September 3, 2023 - Event: Labor Day Special - Track: Selinsgrove Speedway - City, State: Selinsgrove, PA - Division: Limited Late Model - Quick Stats: 25 cars, Heat 1st (6), A-main 2nd (3) NEW BUT FAMILIAR Berry entered his first career night of limited late model competition with uncertainties about how his car’s setup would need to differ from what he was used to with more power under the hood and how his driving style might need to change to make The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, SRI Performance / Stock Car Steel & Aluminum, VP Racing Fuels, JDS Racing, Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop, Nathan Berry Beef Farm, Addicted2DirtPR.com, GO Lithium, Valvoline Pro-V Racing, Super Clean, Rocket Chassis, Austin Berry Racing No.86 competitive. The format for the Butch Renninger Memorial at Port Royal Speedway tossed Berry into the deep end of the pool from the start. Group time trials during hot laps meant no practice, no time to adjust. Berry turned the 5th quickest lap in his group, then used the time before his heat race to make adjustments. He made the right moves and drove from 5th to 3rd in his heat race. Rolling to the green from the 10th position for the 25 lap main event, Berry went right to work moving toward the front. He cracked the top five just past the halfway mark of the race. He secured a 4th place finish in the closing laps to take home a top five finish in his first attempt in the division. LOOKING PRETTY COMFORTABLE With a very solid first night under his belt, Berry decided to make the trip north on Route 35 the following night to Selinsgrove Speedway. Berry quickly proved his first night was no fluke. From his 6th starting spot in his 8-lap heat race, he drove into 2nd on lap two and on lap seven he claimed the lead. He went on to take his first limited late model heat race win. The redraw put Berry on the inside of row two for the 20-lap main event. He settled into the runner up spot during the opening laps then jumped into an early lead. Berry survived several restarts during the race, keeping Coleby Frye at bay. On the final restart with just six laps remaining, Frye wrestled the lead away and Berry settled for a 2nd place finish. Two top five finishes in his first two career limited late model starts has Berry looking for opportunities to race a few of the bigger, late season limited races that typically offer an increased purse. With two super late model motors to repair this offseason, making a little cash instead of sitting at home makes sense. Stay tuned to Austin’s social media outlets and Addicted2DirtPR.com/Events for schedule updates and announcements. News Coming Soon on PanCan Raffle Items and 2024 Season Kickoff Party Tickets With the season coming to a close, Berry will be raffling off the team’s tail banner that has been used all season to cover the rear suspension of the car, plus his special edition Pancreatic Cancer Awareness racing gloves. Details will be coming soon on how to enter. All proceeds will go to charity. In January, Austin Berry Racing will host their annual season kickoff party which features great food, prizes and a live band. The popular event sold out last year with just over 300 fans attending. It was a fun event for all who attended and a big success for the team. Stay tuned for more information about that event in the coming months. Be sure to visit Austin Berry Racing’s YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/AustinBerry86 to watch that video plus all the other the great content they provide! Their latest video can be found at the bottom of this release! Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE the video, plus SUBSCRIBE so you are the first to know about all the great content they share! Super Late Model Stats: 19 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 5 top 10’s, 10 top 15’s Limited Late Model Stats: 2 races, 0 wins 2 top 5’s, 2 top 10’s, 2 top 15’s As always, thank you to all our sponsors and partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return! These are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these we do possible. PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help our race team by giving your business to these great partners. Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing! 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We keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases We promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment We increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners We present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them We leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above Visit our website, A2DPR.com, to learn more about us and follow along with the stories of our race teams! Follow A2D on Social Media! We are @Addicted2DirtPR on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! Follow hashtag #TeamA2D! And of course, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you are always notified of our latest video features, recaps and stories for #TeamA2D! Contact us via Email at: Rich@A2DPR.com

Have you resolved to learn a Scandinavian language or improve your current Scandinavian language skills in 2021? Of course there are mobile/web apps, like Duolingo and Babbel, and online and book-based options for independent study, but some of you may prefer regular, personal interaction with an instructor and other learners. Now that institutions have pivoted to offering virtual events and classes, there are many such options to consider. Winter session is open for registration at many Scandinavian centers around the country now. Here are some options I’ve come across recently. Personally, we are familiar with and recommend Vesterheim’s Family Norwegian Language Adventures. We participated in the ones from October (friluftsliv), November (kos), and December (jul). It was a nice combination of language and culture with accompanying family activities and virtual interaction with other participants (read about our October adventure here). Please share in the comments if you are familiar with or have experience with any other in-person programs that are now virtual. Vesterheim’s Heritage and Language classes give students the tools to dive more deeply into their Norwegian roots and connect with cultural traditions. While most classes focus on the culture, language, and history of Norway, some are appropriate for anyone curious about heritage and identity. Some classes are specifically tailored for travelers while others help students travel in their imaginations. These classes sell out quickly (winter sessions are already full), so check back early for spring offerings. View upcoming classes. A unique language learning option at Vesterheim is their Family Norwegian Language Adventures program. Each adventure promises family fun while learning some Norwegian language along the way. Join Vesterheim in February for an adventure that will focus on eventyr, or fairy tales. Through short videos, hands-on activities, crafts, and light-hearted games, you and your family will learn and practice new Norwegian skills. In advance, a kit will be delivered right to your home containing supplies for these language activities, including a helpful reference sheet for all the new words and expressions you will be learning as well as a yummy treat. A scavenger-hunt-type activity using the GooseChase app will get you up and moving, exploring, embracing the adventure wherever you are and whenever you choose. Enrollment deadline for the February adventure is January 22, 2021. Register here. Mindekirken Norwegian Language & Culture Program (Minneapolis, MN) The Mindekirken Norwegian Language & Culture Program offers a range of language and literature classes for beginner to advanced students. For the 2021 winter session, literature classes feature the authors Jørn Lier Horst, Anne B. Ragde, Vidar Sundstøl, and Unni Lindell, as well as Netflix’s Norwegian TV series Hjem til jul. See a list of current class offerings here. Mindekirken also offers an online Norwegian language and culture group for kids ages 6 to 10 called Den Norske Klubben. The winter session starts on January 3 and meets every other Sunday until March 14. The theme for the year is Sanger og fortellinger (songs and stories). With an informal structure, activities may include games, songs, art projects, and dramatic play. Each week is independent from the others, so children can attend as they are able. It is free to attend but registration is required. The Scandinavian School & Cultural Center (San Francisco, CA) The Scandinavian School and Cultural Center currently offers language classes for adults in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, as well as Finnish. All classes are taught by native speaking teachers with a focus on conversation and cultural literacy. See offerings here. Scandinavian Language Institute (Seattle, WA) The Scandinavian Language Institute offers language instruction classes to the general public in various levels of Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish. Class levels include Beginning, Know-A-Little (Continuing), Intermediate and Advanced plus some Specialty classes. Online classes are scheduled from 4- to 9-week segments throughout the school year depending on the language teacher. They offer live Zoom or pre-recorded classes. See schedules and descriptions here. American Swedish Institute (Minneapolis, MN) ASI offers both adult and youth Swedish and Finnish language opportunities. There are traditional classes for adults, Svenska Skolan for kids aged 6-12, and Swedish for Teenagers, a class for students aged 13-18 who are serious about learning Swedish. If you are just curious about Swedish or Finnish and not yet ready to commit to a multi-date class, they offer a virtual intro class for each language as well. See offerings here. I wish you “lykke til” with any of your language learning endeavours in 2021!

This post is simply for the purpose of pulling back the "lovely lace curtain" that graces the window of a typical pastor's wife's tidy little life. (If you've read this blog more than twice, you are already smiling at the sarcasm spread thick like peanut butter in that sentence.) Fortunately, the days are long gone when people supposed that pastors only really work one day a week. And our dear congregation tend to have a totally opposite view; regularly encouraging us to take some time to breathe. While my day yesterday wasn't exactly normal, it did contain elements that could be found in every pastor's day - several days a week - and for some pastors, even more. So I thought you might enjoy a brief recap. 4:00 AM - Wide awake so I'd might as well get up and have some quiet time. Great opportunity for prayer interrupted only by Gracie and Bella. 6:00 AM - Ready to blog! Woo Hoo! 7:20 AM - Opt out of attending minister's breakfast meeting (sent my dad with Frank instead. smile.) Begin gathering ingredients for dinner. (My day to prepare dinner for the VBS team.) Get dressed, straighten house, make a couple of calls, catch ride to office. 10:00 AM - Meet Judy for trip to Home Depot. (We are putting in a shower at the church to accommodate our upcoming youth missions event; the team will be sleeping at the church.) Ninety minutes spent selecting faucets, lighting fixtures, vanity, etc. (Carefully balancing the three elements critical to any church project: Quality, Appearance, COST!) Thirty minutes spent at service desk waiting p-a-t-i-e-n-t-l-y for someone to verify our tax exemption. AHHGGG! Third phone call while there, "Sheri, are you guys almost here? The electrician needs those things now!" 12:30 PM - QUICKLY unload everything at the church so Judy can make her next appointment. Return phones calls. Dash across street to spend quality time with my dad over a sandwich. Back to the office. 1:30 PM - Two rather sticky meetings back to back. (Thankful for early morning quiet time! Needed the peace and wisdom from those moments. Smile.) 3:30 PM - Head to kitchen to prepare sloppy joes for dinner. OH NO! Hamburger meet is still frozen!! Okay, stay calm. Order pizza! Electrician says I have the wrong light for the shower area and need to run exchange it. Kristin needs two more items from Wal-mart for VBS and since I'm picking up pizza in 45 minutes can I grab those things too? (Do you hear the music of the 1812 Overture in your head yet?) Spend some quality time with my sister on the phone while running these errands. 4:45 PM - Throw pizza, drinks and some salad elements in the door for the VBS team; dash on to Home Depot for light exchange. 5:10 PM - Run into Leonard who helped us at Home Depot in the morning. He helps me locate the light I need; becomes curious about our project; loves the idea that our youth group will be volunteering in our city; new to the area; looking for a church; will probably visit. (Thank you, Lord for helping me be patient and polite when he was working on our tax exempt info earlier.) 5:50 PM - Throw light at electrician. (Smile.) Run down to the auditorium just after service has started. Participate fully in VBS: Sing, Jump, Clap, Yell, SMILE, High-five, Hug Little Ones, etc., etc. 8:30 PM - Leave early so I can ride home with my dad. Enjoy a can of tuna and a summer tomato! Yuuummm. 10:00 PM - Can't stay awake, fading fast, good-night! There you have it! Yep, you knew it all along, didn't you? Most pastors have crazy lives just like you do. So, when they announce that they'll be out of town for a few days this summer you can give them a big hug, a knowing smile and tell them to enjoy themselves. Hope your day is blessed!

Dream Team : Jez Godwin I'm 33 years old, my grandad Geoff Godwin used to ride speedway for Middlesbrough in the 40s/50s. I support England and Peterborough speedway. I stayed in Australia with ex-Peterborough rider John Stayte, and have followed speedway since I was born, attending Wembley world finals in the 70s apparently. Saw Tony in possibly one of his first meetings in the UK at Peterborough in a pre season match agaist Rospiggarna. I was very impressed, he scored 16 points and I spoke to him afterwards and got his autograph. In 2005 I watched on the third bend at cardiff as he rode the air fence to win. I'm not surprised he is a six times world champ and most of them in the tougher grand prix format. My favourite rider ever, so much grit. The best rider never to win the world title? Remember all those races with a certain American? Afternoons on World of Sport - Kenny was it for me. I remember him riding with a punctured lung, broken leg and broken jaw. He was a fighter on the track. A British champion who should have been world champ, and was for me. Mr Peterborough, that four team championship win, the treble! Can't say enough about Mick he's a great bloke. Hard as nails and unlucky not to be N.L.R.C winner twice! It's a close call between Mick and Jason as to my favourite Panthers rider ever. Thanks Mick! Still seems to me the real star of the 80s and the pre-grand prix format. He was one rider who I always went out of my way to watch. So good from the gate and at the first bend. One or two run offs going his way and he would be out there on his own with the most world titles. A real perfectonist. I'm very pleased I got to see Jason week after week when he started out with the Panthers, right from his first ride at 16. He's gone on to become a two times world champ and counting. One day I hope he returns to Peterborough. First saw him in the four team final riding for Ipswich, he came from last to first in one race and helped the Witches win. Love the passion he has when he rides for England. He seems like you could have a great laugh on the piss with him. Hope he gets to ride at Cardiff as a wild card again as I believe he could still do something special. Jan o Pedersen Great style and a nice chap. It's a shame he couldn't go on to win more world titles. Jan and Hans in the pairs were the best pairs riders I've ever seen, they were always miles in front of the rest. Great team rider. Submit Your Own Dream Team This article was first published on 19th April 2007 [ Use Mobile Version ] Comment on this Article | Contact Us | Go Back to Main Menu

With the recent cryptocurrency market boom, a new feature on Coinbase allows for up to $1 million in Bitcoin as collateral against a cash loan. This is an interesting move by the popular cryptocurrency trading platform and could be indicative of increased confidence from investors hoping to gain access to more traditional markets. The “borrow cash using bitcoin as collateral” is a new feature that allows users to borrow up to $1 million in cash without having to give up their Bitcoin. Users of Coinbase may now borrow up to $1 million in cash using Bitcoin as collateral, according to the crypto exchange’s official Twitter account. Users of Coinbase may borrow up to $1 million in cash. Coinbase clients in a few chosen states in the United States will be able to take out a “line of credit” without having to submit to a credit check, instead utilizing their BTC holdings with the exchange as collateral. One of the stipulations of this new loan system is that consumers cannot borrow more than 40% of their assets. Borrowers may withdraw payments to either their PayPal account or their regular bank accounts, according to the Brian Armstrong-led exchange. Despite the fact that the exchange provides a variety of flexible repayment options, borrowers must pay a minimum of $10 in monthly interest on every amount borrowed. A fixed-term loan option is also available on the site, although it is presently only accessible to Coinbase clients in Connecticut. Customers may borrow 30% of the cash value of their Bitcoin holdings using this loan option. They are eligible for a loan of up to $100,000 each year, at an interest rate of 8% per month. Coinbase and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently had a public spat over the crypto exchange’s plan to provide crypto financing to its consumers. Subscriptions on Coinbase on the way? In other news, Coinbase is apparently ramping up its efforts to deliver a subscription-based service to its platform’s customers. With this new service, the exchange will be able to provide better customer care and fee-free trading to its consumers. According to Bloomberg, the exchange is testing this new option in response to increasing pressure from rival trading platforms such as Robinhood, which do not charge their consumers a trading fee. This new service is known as “Coinbase One,” according to the information provided. Analysts estimate that this new breakthrough will make the exchange’s profits, which are expected to reach $50 billion by 2025, more reliable. Gain a competitive advantage in the cryptoasset market. As a premium Edge member, you’ll get additional crypto insights and context in every story. Analyses of the whole chain Snapshots of prices a little more context For just $19 a month, you can become a member right now. Examine all of the advantages. Like what you’ve seen so far? Stay up to date by subscribing. The “coinbase borrow reddit” is a new feature that allows users to borrow up to $1 million in Bitcoin. This is done by using the collateral of Bitcoin as security for a cash loan. - coinbase lending rates - coinbase lending waitlist - coinbase loan review - what is loan management on coinbase - borrow against bitcoin

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Start telling them that, “Well, it has a 2008 TSX ECU, the bottom end is from a 2010 Accord, and we Frankensteined the head from a 2006 Civic Si onto it”, and you’ll be politely told that you’re not eligible. The ministry is interested in OEM-like swaps, where ECU, engine and emissions equipment are “from the same car.” Get through that phone call, and they’ll send you a form to fill out. You’ll then need to email them the completed form along with a bazillion photos of your car, and supporting documentation (receipt for the engine, work orders – again, the engine on your receipt needs to match your ECU’s VIN). After about a week, if you’ve done everything right, you’ll be told that you’re allowed to get your car tested. E-test it like a normal-ass OBD2 car. That’s what brought me to Humberview Chevrolet – because where else would you get your GM-swapped car e-tested than a GM dealer? Naturally, this turned out to be a terrible idea. Not because the folks at GM because weren’t great. They wrapped my steering wheel in plastic, put a bag over the seat and cardboard on the floor mats. Briefly, I felt like one of those rich people who actually buy new cars. I just needed to show the tech where my OBD2 port was, and the test was over before I could finish my complimentary beverage. After is when things went downhill. I got back in the car, started it, and immediately noticed that it ran like absolute garbage. The smooth purr of my low-mileage motor was replaced with a chug-a-chug-a of a steam train. That feeling was exacerbated under throttle and the car was suddenly slower than a Hyundai. Simply put, once again, my car was fucked. Now, I know what you’re thinking: GM probably updated the ECU’s software during the e-test, fucked up the tune, and you just need to get the car re-tuned – you baby. But by this point, I was done. We’ve broken an engine and transmission, spent more time on the back of CAA trucks than I care to admit, and re-tuned the car a dozen or more times. In the last two years, we’ve pulled the engine out of this car four times. The car was already listed for sale and frankly, I wasn’t having any luck. Best case, a new tune would cost several hundred dollars, and worst case we’d be chasing down wiring issues. I slashed my price and invited people to lowball me. This car was leaving my hands this weekend. Now this next part, even I have trouble justifying. The highest bidder ended up being a guy named Mike from Ottawa; five hours north of Toronto. Mike also happens to be a longtime DriverMod reader, which meant that he knew what he was getting into, and he promised to get it back on the racetrack where it belongs. For those reasons, against my better judgment, I upgraded my CAA membership to Premier and offered to deliver it to him. Saturday morning rolled around. I left Toronto and pointed the wounded Miata north. The plan was simple, get as close to Ottawa as possible and if the car started failing, call CAA. To my surprise, it never did. Water temperature was a cool 180°F the entire way up, oil pressure was healthy and wideband was reading normally. Any suggestion of acceleration made the car shudder violently, but it was acceptably smooth while cruising. The only truly awful thing was that it was drinking fuel. I left with a full tank and the car managed to consume another 40 liters on the way up. Then I met Mike, got to know him and his Miata mates, and this situation suddenly made sense. Here’s a guy with a reliable second car, a garage all to himself, access to a dyno, friends who’ve tuned and wired their own cars, and presumably more time and money. Then there’s me – a twenty-something living in a condo, who’s just started his career, trying to support this project by asking more favours than he’ll ever be able to repay. For obvious reasons, guys like me just don’t own project cars. In an attempt to be a good previous owner, I told Mike everything I could remember about the car – things we’d tried and failed at, bugs I never quite figured out, the origin of different parts and the reason things were put together the way they were. Then we got some food, and I boarded a train back to Toronto. Then I got sad. Not because I sold the car; I couldn’t keep it even if it ran perfectly. I need something with more seats, more cargo space, and more comfort. I was sad because I never managed to get it to a state that I could be proud of. Sad because it was never really fast, and sad because I wasn’t able to give EcotecMiata the glowing exposure that they were looking for. In retrospect, I was in over my head, both in finances and skill, from the very beginning. But maybe, for the sake of this story, that wasn’t such a bad thing. There’s plenty of video series documenting epic engine swap builds online. But let’s face it, if you haven’t done an engine swap before, unless you’re dropping off your car somewhere for a turn-key conversion, this is the more likely scenario. Maybe this is a lesson of sorts: what to expect if you decide to attempt such an endeavor while being under-resourced and under-skilled. It sounds like Mike is going to do the sort of things I should have done — replace the wiring harness with a fresh one from EcotecMiata, relocate the fuel line so it’s not running alongside the exhaust header and get a proper dyno tune. So, I can sleep easy knowing it’ll live a good life. What’s coming next? You’ll know as soon as I do. FYI – if this is the first time you’ve heard about this car, you can read all about its journey on Speed Academy.

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Williams-Sonoma is known for running some pretty great sales—especially when it comes to pricier kitchen items they carry, like name-brand cookware sets and iconic pieces from Le Creuset. Well, our favorite place to shop for cookware just launched another great sale, but it won’t last long. Most of these deals will be gone by Monday, so run, don’t walk, to your nearest Williams-Sonoma store or shop online ASAP. Here, our four favorite kitchen items we think every home cook should spring for. All-Clad’s entire line of All-In-One pans are 20 percent off from now until March 4, 2019. We love this stainless steel 6-quart pan—it’s perfect for soups, stews, and braising meats, and can be taken directly from stovetop to oven. Bonus: The entire line is dishwasher safe, so you can say goodbye to hand washing for good. Buy it now: All-Clad Stainless Steel Pan (was $325, now $159.96) Le Creuset Deep Covered Baker When Le Creuset pieces go on sale—especially when they’re almost 50 percent off, like this baker—you know we’re the first in line to buy them. This kitchen workhorse will last you a lifetime, and comes in eight gorgeous colors. Buy it now: Deep covered baker (was $150, now $79.95) Love new kitchen gadgets? Read these stories next: - KitchenAid’s Newest Limited-Edition Color Is SO Perfect for Summer - I Went to the Original Sur La Table—Here’s What I Ended Up Learning - Our Editors Love These 6 Kitchen Tools—But Not for the Reasons You Think Most of Williams-Sonoma’s stemware is 20 percent off (or more!) from now until Monday. Buy a monogrammed wine glass set for a super-cute, personalized wedding gift, or buy yourself this gorgeous decanter set from Schott Zwiesel (you deserve it!) Buy now: Schott Zwiesel Wine Glasses and Decanter Set (was $128, now $99.95) Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Pots and Pans From now until April 30, Le Creuset’s entire line of stainless steel cookware is deeply discounted. With a deal this great, we’re all about making a big kitchen investment—like this 10-piece set. These are stove- and oven-safe up to 500 degrees, and can be tossed in the dishwasher when you’re done. Buy Now: Le Creuset’s 10-Piece Cookware Set (was $1215, now $700) Source: Read Full Article

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Irish MEP writes to Commission over illegal Cork dump February 18th, 2019 An Irish MEP has written to the European Commission to ask if delays to the clean-up of an illegal rubbish dump in Cork city amounts to a breach of environmental and public safety standards. For nearly two decades, a large volume of household rubbish, animal carcasses and abandoned cars have accumulated at Ellis’s Yard and Spring Lane in Ballyvolane, Co Cork. Writing to the Commission last week, Luke “Ming” Flanagan expressed concern about how close the open dump is to the homes of residents, a crèche and a soccer pitch used by children. Mr Flanagan said that while the Council has “occasionally” made efforts to address the issue, the dump remains a significant environmental and public safety concern for Ballyvolane locals. The council carried out a €500,000 large-scale clean-up operation at Ellis’s Yard between 2003 and 2004 yet illegal dumping continued even after the massive operation. Five years ago, another clean-up effort failed to address the persistent problem. The rubbish dumped in Ellis’s Yard and Springlane is often set on fire with local residents expressing fear and concern over the nature of chemicals emissions from the burning waste. Speaking to The Green News, Mr Flanagan said that his office was approached by Noreen Murphy, a local who lives beside Ellis’s Yard. The Independent MEP said that Ms Murphy, frustrated by the Council’s inaction, asked him to raise the issue. “For several years now, she has been asking Cork City Council to do its duty and clean up this dump,” he said. Video: Célem Deegan “For Noreen, it’s been a long and frustrating effort as time and again she has been fobbed off, the Council repeatedly failing in its duty,” Mr Flanagan said. He said that it is a “scandal” that the open dump on the Council’s property has been there for nearly two decades now. “That local people – the young and the old especially – have been exposed for so long to such an open health hazard, is a scandal,” he added. “That the scarce and valuable resources of the Cork Fire Department have been called on so often to put out fires in this dump is a scandal.” Ms Murphy, who has also been in touch with the Council, said that she was asked to remain patient while the Council was devising a plan to tackle the issue. A spokesperson for Cork City Council did not immediately respond to The Green News’s request for comment. The council previously told residences that it is working on a long-term strategy to solve the issue and that works will be carried out to repair surrounding fencing and to install CCTV to deter future dumping. Open dumps are known to impose significant risks to human health as well as the environment with air pollution being the primary cause for concern. Particulate matter arising from open dumps can aggravate humans’ airways, degrade lung function and worsen asthma Dioxin contamination from burning rubbish is also a significant concern to humans’ health and the environment. Dioxin is a controversial substance most famously used in a toxic defoliant during the Vietnam War and is known to cause ailments as serious as cancer. [x_author title=”About the Author”]

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A beautiful and vibrant late 19th Century French yellow cameo glass vase of bulbous shape with a fine acid cut decoration of pink and red floral landscape round the full circumference of the vase. This is a highly captivating vase with excellent detail, signed Gallé. Height: 8 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Materials: Etched Cameo Glass Book Ref: Glass by Gallé – A.Duncan & G.Bartha Emile Gallé, 1846 – 1904 is considered a driving force behind the Art Nouveau movement and one of the most outstanding glass artists of his time. His naturalistic designs and innovative techniques greatly contributed to the development of the art of glass-making and to the Art Nouveau Style. Emile lived during an age of technological, scientific, and political explosion. He travelled extensively in Europe and witnessed techniques that would greatly influence his work such as cameo and enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio in 1873 and taking over his father’s factory 4 years later. After being inspired by the glass works at the 1878 International Exhibition in Paris, particularly cameo works, Gallé made his mark as a true artist in glass at the 1884 Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris where he showed 300 pieces of great artistic variety as well as technical expertise. He returned to the International Exhibition in Paris in 1889 to present his own new types of glass. The pieces featured new vase shapes, extraordinary new colours, carved cameo and pate de verre work. The event was a breakthrough for him and the Art Nouveau style in general, with his pieces beginning to be widely imitated (notably by the likes of the Daum brothers.) In 1894 Gallé built his own manufacturing plant in Nancy which throughout the 1890’s employed a team of craftsmen-designers who worked on his designs, only ever applying his signature after his approval. Demand for Gallé’s work was high so there were 300 employees working at the factory and Gallé revolutionised the Art Glass industry by mass-producing pieces using industrial techniques for the first time. He enjoyed great success exhibiting his Art Nouveau works winning international awards and recognition through commissions and increased popular demand, and in 1901 he founded and was first president of ‘L’Ecole de Nancy’. Gallé died in 1904 and his widow continued to run the glassworks until the war broke out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and continued to be made until 1935 when the firm closed down. Influences, Style and Technique Emile Gallé was greatly influenced by the techniques he learnt while travelling around Europe, such as the cameo glass of great designers like Eugene Rousseau, and the enamelling used on Oriental pieces. Every piece created by his factory was heavily influenced by his passion of naturalistic designs. His pieces feature every sort of plant life, from thistles to fuchsias, clematis to chrysanthemums. Insects were also a frequent theme, with many of his pieces including butterflies, dragonflies and insects. Gallé also often decorated his pieces with landscape scenes, and was also influenced by Japanese design. Gallé’s Cameo Glass was made with layering coloured glass, using acid to remove part of the layers and adding wheel carved detail on the better pieces. He discovered applying metallic foils between the coloured glass sheets created a stunning effect, especially when applied in the cameo work. His enamel work was just as revolutionary as he mixed metallic oxides with glass and suspended them in oil, giving the pieces a completely different finish after firing. Gallé’s glass vessels are each unique in their own way, often containing blazes of colour, constellations of air bubbles, shimmering flecks of imbedded metal foils, and often, entrapped figures of insects that seem to float in a haze. The effects used brought his subject matter to life, and his constant adoption of new techniques and imaginative use of them in combination with his own influences and industrial innovations revolutionised the art of glass making. His work normally signed Gallé in relief. Works made by his factory after his death, in 1904, are marked with a star after his signature. To read more about Emile Gallé click here. For more information on Art Nouveau click here. To view more Emile Gallé items like this click here.

ADAS Market worth $65.1 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™ Chicago, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ADAS Market is projected to grow from USD 30.9 billion in 2022 to USD 65.1 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.7%, during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Browse in-depth TOC on “ADAS Market” 456 – Tables 95 – Figures 492 – Pages. Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id= 1201 |Market size value in 2022:||USD 30.9 Billion| |Projected to reach 2030:||USD 65.1 Billion| |Base Year Considered:||2021| |Largest Market:||Asia Pacific| |Region Covered:||North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World| |Segments Covered:||System, Component, Offering, Electric Vehicle, Level of Autonomy, Vehicle Type, Vehicle Class, Sales Channel, and Region| |Companies Covered:||Robert Bosch (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), Magna International (Canada), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), and Denso (Japan) A total of 25 major company profiles were covered and provided. The demand for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is increasing quickly due to the rise in traffic accidents on a global scale. To make driving safer and cut down on accidents, automakers are heavily investing in the development of these technologies. Customers are increasingly choosing vehicles with ADAS capabilities as they become more aware of the safety advantages of these systems. The need for ADAS is being further increased by governments drafting legislation to make such systems required in vehicles. BEV segment to be the largest market by value during forecast period BEVs have an increasing demand due to concerns about emission reductions worldwide. Due to the low availability of charging stations and the high cost of EV batteries, BEVs had a low demand. However, the demand for BEVs has increased significantly due to the decreasing cost of EV batteries at a fast and steady rate coupled with increasing EV range and a growing EV charging network worldwide. BEVs contributed to a considerable part of top-selling EVs in the market in 2022. BEVs are available in multiple segments, including sedans, SUVs, and hatchbacks. Many OEMs are launching electric vehicles to cater to the market demand. Tesla, Volkswagen AG (Germany), SAIC Motors (China), BYD, and Stellantis (Netherlands) are the pure electric vehicle companies topping sales. In contrast, OEMs such as Nissan, Toyota, and GM offer tough competition to electric vehicle manufacturers. Tesla is a bestseller in North America and Europe, whereas Wuling HongGuang Mini EV is a low-cost EV popular in China. BEV models such as Tesla Model X offer autopilot ADAS features, including adaptive cruise control, auto park, and lane departure warning systems. OEMs such as Nissan, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Ford, GM, and others provide ADAS features across their premium models. For instance, Nissan offers pro-pilot features to its Nissan Leaf and Nissan Altima electric cars. The pro-pilot ADAS features include ACC, IPA, and LDW. Similarly, Mercedes Benz provides a drive-pilot for its S Class model, which comes with autonomous emergency braking, blind spot detection, lane change warning, evasive steering assist, traffic jam assist, speed limit assist, and remote parking assist. Mercedes is one of the best providers of level 3 automation in passenger cars. Request Free Sample Report: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestsampleNew.asp?id= 1201 Software to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period Increasing demand for accurate and faster object recognition will be a major growth driver for the software segment of the ADAS Market. Modern vehicles are equipped with high-resolution cameras and long-range radar sensors for driver assistance. Hence, developments in image recognition technology will play a critical role in deploying these sensors in upcoming vehicles. Newer features such as pedestrian recognition, cyclist recognition, vehicle detection, driver monitoring systems, and traffic sign recognition are being tested, and plans to roll them out in more vehicles for improved occupant safety are underway. More sophisticated ADAS features would demand faster and more accurate software algorithms/platforms for detecting objects with low latency. BlackBerry (Canada) has developed QNX as a modular, flexible, and hardware-optimized software platform for ADAS applications. ADAS software consists of algorithms that perform pre-decided functions based on the input data from cameras, radar, LiDAR, and ultrasonic sensors. The input data is processed by the ECUs and activates the physical vehicle components such as steering, brakes, throttle, and others to evade accidents. The entire process is controlled and monitored by the software platform, from analyzing the input data to the decision-making. Automakers are turning toward deep learning as they look for innovative ways to enable smart camera applications and automated driving systems for next-generation vehicles. In December 2020, Renesas Electronics (Japan) developed an R-car software development kit. This complete software platform enables quick and easy software development and offers validation for smart cameras and automated driving applications used in commercial, passenger, and off-road vehicles. It manages the software complexity and supporting features ranging from entry safety compliance to advanced highway pilot. “Europe is leading the ADAS Market as of 2022” Automotive is one of the key industries in Europe. In June 2022, the region had 301 automobile assembly and production plants, of which 134 produce passenger cars, 41 produce vans, 52 build trucks, 66 produce buses, 72 make engines, and 18 make batteries. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), Europe accounted for around 22% of global vehicle production in 2022. The European automotive market registered steady growth in the last six years despite the recent global automotive slowdown. Leading European automotive manufacturers to offer high-performance engines and advanced safety features to stay competitive. Passenger car sales of major automakers such as the Volkswagen Group, Mercedes Benz, Renault, Hyundai, BMW, Toyota, and Stellantis led to the demand for ADAS-enabled vehicles in the region. According to experts, stringent emission regulations and zero emission targets in Europe would majorly affect both passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers during the forecast period. The growth of the European ADAS Market can be attributed to technological advancements in driver assistance features such as traffic jam assist and blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic and mandates that have been set up since July 2022 or features such as DMS, AEB and LCW in passenger cars. The growing shift to EVs and the growing demand for road safety will increase ADAS demand in the region. However, the region will be affected by the upcoming recession, which will impact the automotive market. Factors such as the ongoing energy crisis and the increasing cost of living in this region, with minimal salary growth to match the price inflation, will lead to reduced automotive demand. Countries such as Germany, Netherlands, France, and the UK have already been severely impacted due to these factors. Key Market Players: The ADAS Market is dominated by established players such as Robert Bosch (Germany), Denso (Japan), Continental AG (Germany), Magna International (US), and ZF Friedrichshafen (Germany), among others. These companies provide ADAS components to global OEMs. These companies have set up R&D infrastructure and offer best-in-class products to their customers. 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Serviced office centres The growth of the serviced offices sector, over the past 10 years, has been exponential. This is due to an increase, within the culture of smaller occupiers, in demand for flexibility in lease agreements. KWB is well equipped to assist investors and developers looking to capitalise on this growing trend – and the niche that now accounts for a significant share of the country’s entire commercial office market. Our consultancy provides expert advice on a variety of serviced office industry related work. We can help landlord’s interact with the serviced office world – particularly on how to negotiate with serviced office operators. We can advise landlords on whether a serviced office is right for their property, and how to go about creating their own serviced office centre. We’ve acquired buildings for clients and then installed serviced office operators, such as UBC UK, as a tenant – with the space let on a traditional lease: - 1310 Birmingham Business Park We introduce clients to serviced office operators, with portfolios of high quality offices across the UK, and secure the traditional lease of their space. These operators utilise their own national sales offices, receiving a high number of enquiries per month and dedicated service teams who put in hand the tours and viewings. We have also assisted a number of our clients with their vacant office buildings by incorporating a serviced office solution within them: - Forward House, Henley-in-Arden – Forward Group - Cirencester Office Park, Cirencester – Morcroft Developments - 65 Church Street, Birmingham city centre – private investor From our experience, serviced offices can help nurture and maintain a relationship between landlords and smaller occupiers – whose companies are growing. When an occupier outgrows their serviced office there is an opportunity for the landlord to retain them as a tenant – letting larger, non-serviced space, perhaps even within the same building. Serviced office business rates Our wealth of experience in ratings and valuations is particularly beneficial in the field of serviced offices. Rates can form a considerable part of a commercial property owner’s overheads, and as serviced offices can alter a property’s rateable value – we can provide advice to serviced office operators on how to mitigate their rates bill, by establishing the true rates liability of a property used for this purpose.

Kremmling’s Subway is under new ownership. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 marked the first day that Shavanh Dominguez and her son Jesus were officially at the helm of Subway. Becky Miller, who had completed over a decade as owner, said, “It has been a wonderful experience. Over the ten years, I have gotten to see all these kids grow-up. I am so grateful for the town and their support. It is bittersweet for me, but I am excited for Shavanh and her family. It will be a great transition.” Shavanh and her husband, Luis, purchased the Subway building in March of 2017, but did not have immediate plans to purchase the Subway business. Shavanh and Luis also own and operate Dominguez Expert Painters and were already busy, but they felt owning Subway was meant to be and the timing was right. “Subway is a landmark business in Kremmling, and I thought it would be a good business for my family. It will be good for our children,” Shavanh said of the new family business. Shavanh is no stranger to the work involved at Subway. She worked for Subway under two different owners, Shannon Janson and Anne Auger. She also completed her two-week Subway training in Connecticut earlier this summer. “There is a lot more to Subway than just making sandwiches. It is a customer-centered business,” said Shavanh. Fourteen-year-old, Jesus has also been training and working with Becky for the past two months. Luis Jr, the oldest of the children, will be a senior this year at West Grand. He will help at Subway as needed, but he will also continue to help at the painting business as time allows between sports, scholarship applications and visiting prospective colleges. Davina, the youngest, will be entering fifth grade this year and also has plans to help at Subway. “My kids will work here during the summer and with sports it will be harder during the school year. We will take it one day at a time and just see where it goes. I am going to work with them on their schedules because I do want them involved. Everything we do, we do for our children,” said Shavanh and added that her children like the responsibility of being involved in the business. “My husband has been a very good role model for the kids teaching them that the sky is the limit if you work hard,” said Shavanh. Knowing how busy family life can be, Shavahn hopes to be able to offer specials for families who are rushing to sports or school events. “I love that Subway is fast food but healthy, and I want to run specials. I am thinking of ideas. I also want creative suggestions from the community,” expanded Shavahn. “I love the community. It is connected and everyone takes care of each other,” she continued. “I want to be good to my locals and continue to be a part of the community.” The first community debut will be this weekend’s Elevation Festival where Shavahn and her Subway crew agreed to provide approximately 500 meals for the expected crowds. The Rocky Mountain International Harvester Rendezvous will also be in town. “It will be a busy weekend. I am excited,” said Shavahn undauntedly. Shavahn is depending on the experience of Gaby Castañon who has worked at Subway for nearly ten years. Coincidentally, she is also related to the family. She is Luis’s cousin. The Dominguez family first moved to Kremmling in ’98. Serendipitously, Shavahn was visiting Kremmling in ’98 when she met Luis. She finished high school in Kremmling and recalls being so happy when they bought their first home, “I like the small community. I was so excited to know my children would be raised here. I love it here.”

Tuesday, 25 November 2014 The silence of the Ukip lambs While the content of the Paterson speech is not, and will not for the foreseeable future be Conservative policy, it does put clear blue water between the right wing of the Conservatives and Ukip. If Paterson can cultivate support for his ideas then we have a a pragmatic, sensible Tory right who can take us out of the EU and it's political constructs, to take us back to to a single market arrangement - which is what most Brits thought they were voting for in 1975. A fairly uncontroversial prospect that is easy to sell. This is as opposed to Ukip who have categorically ruled out any single market membership mechanism but have yet to outline what exactly it is they would do. Naturally this does not give Ukip any wiggle-room. The issue Ukip ought to own outright has been snatched away from them. The party is now rudderless with a leadership that has nothing to say on the very issue it was set up to campaign on - and the silence from Ukip is deafening. Meanwhile, David Cameron should welcome this timely interjection by Owen Paterson because it ought to convince Tory Ukip sympathisers that there is a movement within the party that represents the most realistic option for an EU exit - and one which can reasonably capture the centre ground in ways that Ukip cannot. What it also does is reframe the debate. For too long the debate has been centered around dry economic issues, when at the heart of the EU debate lies something more fundamental. By making it a choice between the single market and full integration, including joining the Euro, it will be the first time an honest choice has been put before the public, where the realities of the EU project are brought to bear. A referendum on those terms is one we cannot lose. Little wonder then that the Guardian has been so reluctant to offer comment or allow a debate on Paterson's ideas. Critics of the plan, including the front runner federalist advocacy groups, have been quick to leap on the "fax democracy" bandwagon, ever quick to convince us that Norway has no influence in EU decisions. Well, so what? Norway doesn't have influence in US government decisions either. Nor does the EU for that matter. That's how national governments work. We are saying that the EU is a federalist project with the ambition of becoming a new country, and while we would be happy to be friends and allies with that country, we don't want to be a county of it. We need not reiterate how much more global influence we would have as a leading EEA member, with seats reinstated at the top tables, but we have not said the Norway Option is the final destination either. We have repeatedly made the case that unravelling ourselves from decades of integration will take almost as long. Thus for a quick exit from the federal aspects of the EU, we choose an off-the-shelf solution as a departure lounge mechanism. What lies beyond that is decades away - and a whole debate in itself. The genius of the Paterson plan means that the usual dry economic arguments are entirely sidestepped by remaining in the single market, and the more nuanced and accurate approach to immigration means there is no danger of brand toxification as has happened to Ukip. One might argue that the damage is so severe to Ukip now that it has nothing to do but to live with it's little corner of politics as a sanitised BNP, fighting its fringe culture war, divorced from the EU debate while others make the running. The more pragmatic members of Ukip will soon come to realise that sitting on the sidelines waiving a Ukip flag and complaining is not going to get them out of the EU, and working to further these ideas within the Tories will at least get them some of what they have wanted from the beginning. Soon the gravity of Ukip's strategic errors will hit home if they haven't already. They've had their underpants pulled over their heads and been wrong-footed on what was their central issue. Were I Nigel Farage, I would be keeping a low profile too. Ukip has become a sideshow. Again.

SET FOR MAY 28 RELEASE VIA MOTOWN RECORDS/BLACK FORUM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOB DYLAN CENTER® AND WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER® Album Brings Fresh And Important Perspective To The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre And Celebrates The City’s Vibrant Hip Hop Scene Fire in Little Africa – a groundbreaking album of original material, written and recorded by a collective of Oklahoma hip hop artists to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre – will be released on May 28 by Motown Records/Black Forum in partnership with Tulsa’s Bob Dylan Center® and Woody Guthrie Center®. The 21-track collection gets to the truth of what happened on May 31 and June 1, 1921 when a white mob descended on the streets of Greenwood — then a prosperous Tulsa neighborhood known as Black Wall Street — and burned down the business district, destroying roughly 1,500 homes, killing hundreds and leaving thousands of Black Tulsans homeless. For years, this historic, albeit dire, chapter was left out of classrooms and textbooks as the city attempted to erase this part of its past. The artists heard on Fire in Little Africa get to the truth through urgent songs, recalling stories told and stories lived in hope to usher in a new era for Tulsa as they help the community process this generational trauma through music. “Fire in Little Africa is a powerful and timely project that provides a platform and outlet for the incredibly talented and thriving music community of Tulsa, Oklahoma,” said Motown Records Chairman & CEO, Ethiopia Habtemariam. “Carrying the legacy of the Black Wall Street community, Fire in Little Africa is a body of work filled with purpose and prolific storytelling. I am honored and feel privileged to have Motown Records/Black Forum partner with Dr. View, the Bob Dylan Center and Guthrie Center to release this impactful hip-hop album.” 2. City of Dreams 6. Party Plane (feat. Charlie Wilson) 7. Been Through It All 9. Our World 10. Top Down 11. Creme of the Crop 12. 918 Thug Town Skit 13. Watchu On 16. P.O.D. Pt. II 17. Raw Cocaine 18. The Rain 19. North Tulsa Got Something to Say 20. Brunch at the Brady 21. Young & Free “I am honored to be a part of the Fire In Little Africa album featuring the musical contributions of young talented local artists from my hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. This tragedy has been suppressed for generations.” Charlie Wilson continues “Growing up in Tulsa we named our band, The GAP Band, after Greenwood, Archer and Pine Streets, the wealthiest and most successful African American community in the United States in the early 20th century. I am proud to see a new generation of talented Tulsans continue to tell the story of our ancestors. They are opening the door for many generations to come by shedding light not only on the race massacre but the excellence of the Black Wall Street and Greenwood community.” Stevie “Dr. View” Johnson, PhD, Manager, Education & Diversity Outreach at the Woody Guthrie Center | Bob Dylan Center and the album’s executive producer, added, “Fire in Little Africa has evolved into a communal hip hop movement and we’re excited that we get to share the flavor, history and legacy of Black Wall Street with the world, in collaboration with the amazing leadership of the Motown/Black Forum family. We’re grateful for Ethiopia’s foresight in providing us an opportunity to share our important stories with the world. There are Black Wall Streets across the diaspora and we unequivocally know that Fire in Little Africa will inspire many people. In the words of Steph Simon, ‘everything is us.’” In this feature, Rolling Stone noted, “Fire in Little Africa is poised to teach the world about that long-suppressed history, from locals who grew up in a community that still lives with the aftermath of the massacre. Just as important, the artists involved in the project also hope it serves as a launching-pad moment for Tulsa’s hip-hop scene, which has long flown under the national radar.” The album was recorded in Greenwood over a five-day period in March 2020. Studios were set up at the Greenwood Cultural Center and other locations, including the former home of 1921 massacre mastermind/KKK leader Tate Brady. The house is now owned by former NFL first-round draft pick and Tulsa native Felix Jones. The Tulsa World was on hand to speak with the artists involved in the historic sessions. Read the article HERE. “Fireside with Dr. View” is a weekly podcast featuring “Dr. View” in conversation with thought leaders in activism, academia and culture, centered on the movement behind the Fire in Little Africa music. Listen to “Fireside with Dr. View” HERE. Hosts Ali Shaw and Doc Free sit down with Fire in Little Africa artists, Tulsa community leaders and national voices for conversations on music and culture in the “Fire in Little Africa” podcast, which can be found HERE. Located in the Tulsa Arts District, the Woody Guthrie Center opened in 2013. The Bob Dylan Center is expected to open on the same block within the next year. Both are projects of the George Kaiser Family Foundation, the primary funder for Fire in Little Africa. The album is chronicled in a documentary film, which will be released later this year. Fire in Little Africa marks the first new material released by Black Forum since the label’s relaunch earlier this year. Black Forum originally debuted in 1970 with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Why I Oppose The War In Vietnam, which won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Spoken Word Album. The label reissued Dr. King’s influential speech earlier this year.

We’ve all heard the rallying cry: “We need to get our employees on social media” “We need to *activate* our employees socially” (that’s my favorite, actually; how exactly, do you activate a human being? I didn’t know there was an off/on switch) “We need our employees to tweet this sale” While those all sound extremely fun and exciting from an employee perspective (can you sense my sarcasm?), I think there are a number of creative ways companies could rally the troops when it comes to social. We just don’t hear about it that often. What we do hear are tips like this: “Get your employees on Twitter! Ask them to tweet all your corporate tweets.” And, they’re generally not that helpful because they’re not specific enough. So, given my history in employee communications and social media, I thought I’d throw out a few more creative and specific ideas for companies to consider when they think about “activating” (there’s that word again!) employees from a social media perspective. Have fun with selfies at company events Mock and ridicule selfies all you want, but the reality is they’re the most popular form of self-expression on the internet. So, why wouldn’t companies take advantage of that? After all, this is what people WANT to do. At our recent PRSA Classics banquet here in MSP, I remember a contest during the show that asked people to take selfies using a certain hash tag for a chance to win a prize (ride home in a limo, I believe). I was astounded how many people participated. For your next company event, could you use selfies as a fun way to get employees involved socially? Maybe it’s for a community event where employees are volunteering? And, maybe you re-gram employee selfies from your corporate Instagram account. Regardless, just have fun with it. I wish more brands would. Hold “Twitter Takeover” days What about assigning one day a week/month where you allow one employee to take over your corporate Twitter handle. Scary, right? But, imagine how this would open up trust among the masses. With a simple set of guidelines in place (you already have your social media policy to “protect” you), employees would tweet about their experiences during the day working for your company. It would give followers a whole new (and more unfiltered) perspective into your company. And again, don’t underestimate the goodwill this would build with employees (given you don’t put too many restraints on them). Use Instagram video to capture community service Back to those employee volunteer events–could you use short-form video to really highlight the work you’re doing in the community? Capture some of the more poignant or light-hearted moments at these events. Ask employees to highlight “Summer Fridays” It is the summer, after all. And many companies offer summer Friday hours. So, why not ask employees to share how they’re using their time away from the office to recharge and refresh? Then, consider aggregating all this content on your site, or again, re-gramming through Instagram. Ask employees to write handwritten notes to customers–and take pics of them Don’t underestimate the power of a handwritten note. We hear that more and more in today’s digital environment. And it couldn’t be more true. So, why not start by asking five employees to write one personal note a week to random customers. Ask them to send the notes, but also ask them to take pics of their notes and post through your social channels. This way, you share with the wider audience–but you also get that one-on-one, more intimate communication with your customers. So, those are my ideas? What about you?

Men’s tennis player Carlos Alcaraz admitted on Wednesday that his father was probably filming defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic during a training session this week, as Serbian media alleged, but said the intentions behind the recordings were not malicious. Serbian news broadcaster B92 reported this week that Alcaraz and his team, which included his father, were present during one of Djokovic’s training on Monday. According to the report, Alcaraz’s father began filming. “That’s the situation we’re all in, the circumstances are such that we don’t have privacy in training, although sometimes I would like more privacy,” Djokovic said in response, according to the outlet. RUSSIAN TEEN’S CINDERELLA CAREER AT WIMBLEDON COMES TO AN END AFTER A SO-CALLED RACKET CALL CONTROVERSY “The fact is that in training you are not completely relaxed. You know that your rivals are there, you know that everyone is looking over your shoulder at what is happening, what you are working on. Each shot is measured, evaluated and valued. , through some analysis, affects the eventual meeting with Alcaraz or anyone tomorrow.” Alcaraz was questioned about the report during his quarterfinal press conference. He apparently confirmed this, but clarified that the intentions behind filming Djokovic were nothing more than admiration. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM “Probably, it’s true. My father is a huge tennis fan. He doesn’t just watch my matches. I think he goes into the club at 11 am and leaves at 10 pm, watches matches, sees everyone’s practice.” He continued: “Being able to see Djokovic in real life, yeah, it’s probably true that he filmed the sessions.” Alcaraz denied gaining any kind of competitive advantage from the recordings, saying he has seen “a lot of Djokovic videos on all platforms.” The practice courts at Wimbledon are accessible to reporters and a limited number of fans. Players also practice on adjacent courts that do not have walls or barriers between them. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Alcaraz is one match away from potentially facing Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, but first he will face Daniil Medvedev on Friday, who is playing his first semifinal match at the All England Club. Associated Press contributed to this report.

Role of microglia and oligodendrocytes in myelin remodeling Date and time March 11 2022 12:30 Myelin determines the speed and temporal coherency of signaling, that is crucial for synchronization and high brain function. Myelin dysfunction contributes to severe motor impairment in demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Importantly, myelin can be spontaneously repaired in a limited manner at the early phases of multiple sclerosis as well as in stroke and spinal cord injury. Boosting this intrinsic partial capacity of myelin repair constitutes a major challenge in the field. The main goal of my research is to design strategies to promote remyelination. The first objective is to understand the role of microglia in myelin repair and to identify microglia signaling pathways that could boost remyelination. The other strategy is focused on targeting oligodendrocytes to accelerate myelination and to understand its impact on axonal function and survival. I will summarize two projects in development to explore the role of microglia and oligodendrocytes in axonal and myelin function Affiliation and short bio I am currently a permanent researcher at the University of Basque Country, School of medicine (Spain) and member of the Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience. I graduated in Pharmacy (university of Salamanca) and received my PhD degree in Neuroscience from the University of the Basque Country (Spain) in 1999. Then, I worked at the University of Milan and of Lausanne (Switzerland) under Dr. A. Volterra supervision. In 2002 I returned to Spain. First, I obtained a Ramon y Cajal fellow and latter, in 2011, I got a permanent position as researcher at the University of the Basque Country. My main scientific interest has always been glial cells. I have been working on the role of glial cells in glutamate homeostasis since my PhD. More recently, I started working on the role of purinergic signaling in glia. We discovered that ATP, like glutamate, kills oligodendrocytes, contributing to damage in animal models of multiple sclerosis and white matter ischemia. I am a member of the Society for Neuroscience of the USA, Sociedad Española de Neurociencia and Red Glial Española committee member (2018-2022). I have been awarded by the Fundación Mutua Madrileña, Fundación Alicia Koplowitz. Grant for Multiple Sclerosis award (Merck Serono) and Foundation ARSEP.

Don’t Fall For The ‘Additional Postage’-Two Stamp Ballot Scare Tactic Let's face it - there are a lot of hoaxes and scare tactics floating around in 2020 -- coming from both sides of the political aisle. Whether it's about the COVID-19 Pandemic or various political theories, there is quite frankly a lot of disinformation being presented as fact on social media. One of the more-common scare tactics that I have seen in the last month or so concerns the upcoming general election in November. For a variety of reasons, many are choosing to vote via absentee ballot. Because of this, the internet (social media, etc) is clogged with memes and pictures used to confuse and make people question the amount of postage they put on their ballot envelope and whether of not it will get to the election officials (and, as a result - whether or not their vote will be counted). This is an unnecessary risk. Let me say this a different way - you don't need to worry about how many stamps you put on your ballot. Truth of the matter is you could drop that official absentee ballot in the mailbox without any postage on it and it would be delivered in the case of a federal election. First off - let's get one thing factually straight about this issue: yes, postage is owed on an absentee ballot and someone has to pay for it. Many of these ballots arrive from the election officials to your mailbox with postage paid on it already (i.e. they've already taken care of it). A few states that don't cover the cost of mailing an absentee ballot back will clearly label how much postage is needed (i.e. there's no guessing whether or not you've put enough stamps on the envelope). Some states have "overage" accounts set up where they prepay an assumed amount, and if the actual letter comes back as owing more - that "overage" account covers the additional costs. However, when it's all said and done - that official absentee ballot envelope would be delivered to the election officials even if there wasn't postage affixed to it. "If a ballot is nevertheless returned with short-paid or unpaid postage, it is the Postal Service’s policy not to delay the delivery of completed absentee or vote-by-mail ballots". To make up the shortfall, the U.S. Postal Service collects unpaid postage from the "appropriate board of elections".

Even after they’ve moved inland, some people never lose the beach life. From the barefoot bars to the amusement parks to the coastal restaurants and stores, anyone from any coast around the country could do with a little reminder of where they came from with these custom coastal beach designs. Nautical lovers have a unique mix of regional pride and a love of antiques. From coastal sailing and fishing ships off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Annapolis cruise liners, and celebrating Conley Bottom pride, custom t-shirt designs for nautical lovers are mostly for east coasters. These vintage outdoor designs should be enough to make anyone who loves the outdoors happy, even when they’re forced back indoors again. Custom made t-shirts for men and women featuring the great outdoors of Colorado, Alaska, local lodges, national parks, mountain ranges, and other areas should make any nature-lover proud. Local Love was launched in 2016 as a representative for local-made apparel everywhere. They specialize in incorporating original artwork and designs to give authentic local flair to tried and true concepts like shirts designed for city and state pride. For the best custom printed t-shirts, a private label can offer upscale apparel options that other brands can’t. With high-quality designs and the customization options to match, Destinations Apparel Co. Midwest Safety Gear is the newest brand addition to Eagle Products. Our line of specialized safety clothing and merchandise was created for increased visibility at work. With high quality printed apparel, hats, vests, and much more your safety and comfort are our top priority. With options for personalized decoration, your company is ready to take on any job. All American Apparel specializes in t-shirts printed with custom patriotic designs and made from All-USA materials. Their domestically made and printed garments are backed by stellar customer service. Most of us are busy with kids, work, or school, but it helps to be reminded to take life easy and appreciate the small stuff. Whata Life offers personalized tees for people looking to show off their love of the outdoors and their family. Since it was only just founded in the Fall of 2019, Kiddin Me is a relative newcomer to the kids’ sportswear industry. However, it’s quickly becoming well known for high quality, fashionable kids summer and sportswear.

Nigeria is a nation full of many profitable business opportunities. The problem we have is the word “white collar job”. That’s why every state in Nigeria have 70% of unemployed individuals. White collar jobs have destroyed the dreams of so many individuals, Nobody wants to be an Entrepreneur again, rather almost everyone is waiting to be employed. There are different businesses that are thriving here in Nigeria which ranges from online businesses, agriculture, oil and gas sector, school sectors etc. Nigeria is a land of great different opportunities for people who are ready to grab the opportunity. Irrespective of the thriving businesses in Nigeria, the rate of unemployment is still very high. That is why Nigerians need to create out their own business opportunities. You should know that starting a profitable business in Nigeria is not a complicated decision, you will probably need to be well equipped with knowledge and good research. The economy of Nigeria is expanding and waxing stronger day by bay and the population is very huge (200 million + citizens). As the country is developing, so as it is unveiling new best business opportunities in Nigeria. List Of Profitable/Lucrative Businesses In Nigeria Are you looking for small business ideas in Nigeria that are suitable for this present economic condition? Have you been searching for low investment profitable businesses in Nigeria this year? If yes, then you are in the right place, because we are going to share some of the best most successful business ideas in Nigeria. Some of them are not capital intensive though this will depend on the size of operation. 1. Waste Disposal: In this business, you get to remove people’s waste like the trash in their bins and dump at the appropriate places. The success of this business will depend largely on the area you have chosen. Make sure to pick an area with working class people where they will hardly have time to empty their bins. 2. Livestock farming: You can start livestock farming if you have an area specifically made for the business. Farming livestock involves rearing of animals like birds, goats, cows etc. 3. Day Care Services: A day car business is a small business to start, in this case, you get to watch over the children of other people while they are busy in their places of work. 4. Sell Recharge cards: You can start recharge card business in wholesale and retail, recharge cards are used by mobile phone users in Nigeria and depending on the area you cover you can make a lot of profit. 5. Car Wash Business: This business can be started with a small capital and again you have to pick your location carefully. Car owners visit car washing centres to get their cars washed and they pay for it. 6. Computer Business centre: With a computer business centre, you can do various things like photocopying and typing of documents. This is one of the most popular small businesses in Nigeria. 7. E-services: With a fast internet connection, you can get to register people for online programs like JAMB, WAEC, NECO, NYSC and opening and checking emails for people. All you need is a good internet connection, a location, computer equipment and a little experience. You can get the experience by just meeting someone who is already in the business to show you something that you need to know to get started. 8. Haulage and Logistics Business: You can help people to move their properties and goods with your truck or vehicle in Nigeria. Haulage business involves transferring, moving and transporting heavy goods from one region to another. 9. Freelance Writing: Freelance writing is one of the small businesses to start in Nigeria and make money. You get to help people to write articles, poems and even CV’s. You need good writing skills to make money from this business. 10. Barbing Business: Barbing salon business is one of the hottest business ventures on our streets today. The business is booming as a result of the creative efforts put in by lots of barbers. As a hair stylist, you can get to make people’s hair like like braiding, hair dying and making dreadlocks. 11. Graphic Design Business: Day after day, the services of graphic designers are needed. You can set up your own graphic design company for the purpose of designing and making banners, logos and other designs for people. What you need to get started is a good computer system or laptop and photo editing software like the Corel Draw and Adobe Photoshop. It will be easier if you have the skill already but if you don’t have you can acquire in just 6 months time. 12. Home Tutor Business: You can also be a private tutor to students who are down in different academic fields of study and make money from it. In this case, you either choose to be a private student tutor or opening a tutorial center for the purpose of teaching registered students privately. Requirements & Cost Needed In Starting A Profitable Business In Nigeria No matter how great a business may be, it is not simple to get started, it will only be easier to start if you have done research and have adequate knowledge about it. A lucrative business requires proper analysis, plan and good business decision. Here are the basic requirements for starting a profitable business in Nigeria: (1) Business Plan: It is very important for every aspiring entrepreneurs or beginners to formulate a good business plan. Business plan is a written (documented) plan which defines your objectives, aim, vision, mission, goal and targets. Note that a good business plan can help in getting loans, investors, funding and other profitable creditors. This will give you a clearly view on what you want to achieve. (2) Training: You need proper training or coaching on the type of business you are venturing to. This is an important factor to be considered when starting a business in Nigeria. You can trainings or coaching from forums, groups and through your research. (3) Location: Your Office/Business location should fit in where it can get it constumers and consumers. Your choice of location should be environmental friendly and accepted. (4) Branding & Business Registration: After all set and done, next step is to register your business or join association related to your business. Get legal license and certificates, for this is very important to avoid business disturbance or harrassment in future or when starting. Create a name for your business then register on the required laws of Nigeria. (5) Employment & Marketing: Employ the necessary staff or workers needed for the business, And ensure that each workers are well experienced on their area of work concentration. The next step should now be “MARKETING”. Create awareness both online & offline. All good marketing strategy is all you need to boost your business sales and growth. Cost Of Starting A Business In Nigeria The cost of starting any business in Nigeria depends on the size and structure of the business. In Agricultural sector, you can start with N15,000 upward, In oil and gas sector, you can start with N1 million upward, On internet businesses you can start with N10,000 up_sometimes FREE, but it all depends on the scale you want to start with. - This aricle have given out the list of profitable businesses in Nigeria, the necessary requirements to get started and lastly, cost of start of starting a business in Nigeria, although the cost depends on the size at which the business is to be run. Get started with anyone that fits your criteria, And lastly be COMMITTED.

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BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — Seven weeks after catastrophic flooding in Vermont destroyed their mobile home, Sara Morris and her family don’t yet know what they will do for housing long-term. She and her husband, their three kids and his mother have been staying with Morris’ mother since the flooding mangled their home, boring a hole through the side and leaving it tilted in layers of mud. With winter fast approaching, some Vermonters hit by the July flooding are still deep in the throes of flood recovery, whether finding a place to live or repairing their homes or businesses. So far, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has determined more than 2,900 homes in the state had some type of damage, based on applications and housing inspections, including 530 designated as having major damage and 14 destroyed. About 1,280 households have received rental assistance from FEMA, which may be an indication of how many people cannot currently live in their homes, according to the governor’s press secretary. The flooding has exacerbated Vermont’s existing housing crisis, which is the biggest challenge the state faces in the flood recovery right now, Republican Gov. Phil Scott said. “It’s a big puzzle but we are actively pursuing this every single day,” said Scott, adding, “It’s what keeps me up at night.” FEMA is bringing in manufactured homes and searching for apartment buildings it can lease and repair to house flood victims. The agency says about 225 people are eligible for the temporary housing but half of them have found other housing solutions. After Tosh Gilmore’s home flooded in Johnson, she hung a sheet on her house spray-painted with the message “WE NEED FEMA” and her phone number. She received money for rental assistance and her belongings and spent about two months in motels while she searched for housing. Gilmore didn’t know what she would do next until a nurse at her doctor’s office told her about a mobile home for rent on a hill. Gilmore may have to stay in her camper at a campsite until the place becomes available but said she is excited to have a roof over her head. At the Berlin Mobile Home Park down the road from River Run Manor Mobile Home Park where Morris and her family lived, Corinne Cooper also lost her home and has not yet found a new one. “It’s really hard. The options are limited, they’re expensive, they’re snatched up really quickly,” said Cooper, who for now is staying with friends. Between the two parks in Berlin, about 40 households were affected, she said. Not only have they lost their homes and possessions, and in some cases vehicles, they must grapple with complicated paperwork applying to FEMA and other programs. Vermonters also lost furnaces in the flooding, months before winter. Temperatures have already dipped into the 40s Fahrenheit (single digits Celsius) in some places at night and snow can fly as soon as Halloween. The biggest challenge is a shortage of workers for installation and other electrical repair jobs, while ongoing supply issues are also a problem, Scott said. “I’ve spoken to many people in the industry who install furnaces and so forth. They are just working seven days a week and can’t catch up,” he said, adding that Vermont is trying to alleviate the problem by reaching out to other states and retirees who might want to return to the field. There is also a concern Vermont will not get enough disaster funding from Congress because of other natural disasters nationwide. The Biden administration will seek an additional $4 billion, bringing the total to $16 billion, in funding for FEMA’s disaster relief fund to address natural disasters as part of its supplemental funding request. “We know there’s no guarantee here, but we’ve always been very hopeful that our congressional delegation will be able to make the case that we have a lot of affected Vermonters, that the cold weather season is fast approaching and we need some help,” Scott said. During the flooding, Morris, her husband and his mother had just enough time to pack their three kids, her mother-in-law and two cats into the family’s van and truck. They eventually drove out after the van got stuck in rising water and spent the night in their vehicles in a nearby church parking lot on a hill. Morris’ mother-in-law, who owns the mobile home and has lived there for 23 years, grabbed her sister’s ashes and her father’s jewelry before fleeing. Up the road at the other mobile home park, Cooper wasn’t so lucky. Her mother’s journals, which Cooper kept in a plastic storage container, were ruined by the flood water. “There are just so many people that lost stuff. You can’t can’t even stand there and talk with people about what they lost. Everybody just starts choking up,” she said. Morris, her husband and his mother were denied FEMA funding for the home damage and Morris said they couldn’t get insurance because of the home’s age or site on the flood plain. The home also was damaged during flooding in May 2011 and they received FEMA money for repairs, Morris said. Morris, 33, doesn’t want to live anywhere near a river, and certainly not in a mobile home park in a flood plain. Her kids now become anxious when it rains hard. She and her husband are working with an affordable housing organization and checking with a mortgage company to see if they can buy a home. “Something better has to come out of losing everything,” she said.

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The YMCA Indian Student Hostel was founded in the city of London in the year 1920. This institution was the vision and the foresight of the first Indian National General Secretary of the National Council of YMCAs of India Mr K T Paul. He was an advocate of Indo-British goodwill and understanding. He sensed the need for a home, and cultural social centre for Indian students in London, and a place they could invite their British fellow students and eminent British leaders to participate in the programmes. The YMCA ISH was originally housed in a place called "Shakespeare Hut". It was located opposite the Senate House of London University. In the words of Sir Arthur Yapp, this was a "little bit of India in Britain ". After functioning 3 years in the temporary abode, the time had come for more permanent quarters. In the year 1923 YMCA Indian Student Hostel was moved and relocated at 112 Gower Street, and became well known to Indian students and visitors. The twenty years (1920-1940), in the history of this institution was a period of Indian Nationalism and Indian Renaissance led by Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore and Jawaharlal Nehru. The debate and discussion held in the YMCA ISH became the sounding board of public opinion of Indian affairs. Eminent Indian's such as Nethaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Lala Lajpat Rai, Sarojini Naidu, Acharya J B Kriplani and Jeyaprakash Narayan participated. Mahatma Gandhi conducted an Inter- Faith dialogue programme in 1931 in our premises when he came for the round table conference. When Rabindranath Tagore visited the YMCA ISH he gave the students the following message: Be not ashamed, My brothers, to stand Before the Proud and powerful with Your White Robes of Simpleness. Let your Crown of Humility, Your Freedom, Build God's Throne daily upon the ample Bareness of your poverty And knowing what is Huge is not Great, and Pride is not everlasting. After seventeen years of welfare service in Gower Street, during the World War II, the building was partially wrecked by a German Bomb. This was indeed a tragedy and one student lost his life. The work of this Institution was seriously interrupted and service continued on a very diminished scale. In the year 1946 a year before Independence, there was a large influx of Indian Students. They faced the post-war conditions of inadequate accommodation, austerity and rationing. The work of rehabilitation commenced. Transit accommodation for 15 students was provided in the building that remained after the war catastrophe. The University of London came to our rescue again and generously placed at our disposal two houses at Woburn Square which is within walking distance from our present building, at a reasonable rent. They were converted into a hostel with accommodation for 35 students. But our service was confined to the residents with an increasing number of students becoming non-resident members. During this period we were involved with plans for our new building. The University College had a post-war plan for extension in Gower Street. We therefore willingly transferred to the University our property to make room for the Department of Biological Sciences of University College. In exchange, the University acquired for us an alternative site of the same area and dimensions in Fitzroy square. Further, the university paid adequate compensation to supplement the grant from the War Damages Commission to rebuild our hostel. On May 5th, 1950, the first Indian High Commissioner, Mr V K Krishna Menon, laid the foundation stone for the new premises in Fitzroy Square. After years of struggle, raising funds, planning and waiting, it was a dream come true when this new modern building was formally declared open on March 24th 1953 by the High Commissioner of India Mr B G Kher. The same year Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru visited our institution and gave his blessings. With increasing demand for accommodation and recreation facilities of this Institution, the High Commission of India felt encouraged to consider plans for extension. We approached the authorities of the University to consider selling the part of the land behind the hostel for the extension of our building. We got a negative reply, as the University College had already drawn up plans for their own hostel in that area. The Provost of the College at that time even went as far as to suggest that the Indian YMCA move out and find a site for a larger building somewhere else in London, and the University College was prepared to purchase the hostel building and the freehold site. This came as a shock. Fortunately for us, we had an influential Committee. Lord Spens, former Chief Justice of India, was Chairman of our Building Extension Project. Sir Fredrick James was for some years the Treasurer of the University College. We had the advice from another Member of our Management Committee, Mr J Hood Philips, Secretary of the Senate of the University. An appeal was Submitted by the Chairman of our Committee, Sir Francis Low and supported by the High Commissioner of India, Mrs Vijalakshmi Pandit. The Provost kindly responded and the land was sold to us at cost price. Mrs Vijaylaxmi Pandit laid the foundation stone of the building extension in the spring of 1960 . On January 18th, 1962 the hostel extension was completed and declared open by the Acting High Commissioner of India Mr T N Kaul. This was the first mixed hostel in London at that time. In the course of his address Mr Kaul expressed the hope that the admission of women students in the hostel extension may lead to " something more than peaceful co-existence". Dr S D Malaiperuman former General Secretary and Warden, was responsible under the Committee for the planning and construction of both the buildings. In 1970 Sir Francis Low, the then Chairman of our Committee of Management, opened the Golden Jubilee Extension Block, consisting of a conference room and two deluxe double rooms. Mr N G Joseph was the General Secretary who was responsible for that extension. Since then we have been rendering a four fold service: providing a home for Indian Students in London; promoting national integration among students from different backgrounds; projecting a correct image of India – and preserving a longstanding friendship between India and UK. The Hostel celebrated the Diamond Jubilee on 8 July 1980. HRH Prince Charles visited the hostel on the occasion. The Hostel initiated a Diamond Jubilee scholarship programme for YMCA Secretaries in India in the name of the Founder of the ISH, K. T. Paul to give YMCA Secretaries exposure to YMCAs in Britain and work of the ISH. Later in 1988, another scholarship in the name of Dr. S. D. Malaiperuman, whose contribution to the development of the Fitzroy Hostel building was great, was instituted. In 1986 a major refurbishment work was undertaken in order to bring the hostel facilities up to the standard set for similar hostels in U.K. His Excellency Dr. L. M. Singhvi, High Commissioner for India inaugurated the Platinum Jubilee celebrations on 4 February 1995. On 24 May 1995, HRH Princess Alexandra visited the hostel as part of the celebrations. In 1996, the Fitzroy Square building was listed by English Heritage and included in the list of buildings of special architectural and historic importance. To mark the Platinum Jubilee of initiation of the Hostel in London and the Golden Jubilee of completion of the Existing building in Fitzroy Square, construction of the Jubilee Memorial Block was initiated in 2002 and completed by June 2004. HRH Duke of Gloucester formally opened the block on 29th June 2004. The new block that was taken up at a cost of 2.5 million pounds upgraded the facilities of the hostel to provide cost effective modern living facilities, additional space for educational, social and cultural events and expanded the hostel’s scope to include other social and developmental activities. For more detailed information on our history, view our brochure Triumph of Faith.

Teleostei (teleosts) > Perciformes/Serranoidei (Groupers) > Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Etymology: Serranus: Latin, serran, serranus, saw and a fish of genus Serranus (Ref. 45335). More on author: Günther. Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 70 m (Ref. 9710), usually ? - 30 m (Ref. 9710). Tropical; 32°N - Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to northern South America. Size / Weight / Age Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 9.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26340) Morphology | Morphometrics Inhabits rocky and reef areas. Occurs in pairs (Ref. 9710). Synchronously hermaphroditic. Life cycle and mating behavior Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray, 1986. A field guide to Atlantic coast fishes of North America. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, U.S.A. 354 p. (Ref. 7251) IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983) Threat to humans Common namesSynonymsMetabolismPredatorsEcotoxicologyReproductionMaturitySpawningSpawning aggregationFecundityEggsEgg development ReferencesAquacultureAquaculture profileStrainsGeneticsAllele frequenciesHeritabilityDiseasesProcessingNutrientsMass conversion Estimates based on models Preferred temperature (Ref. 123201 ): 23.8 - 28, mean 26.7 °C (based on 148 cells). Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82804 = 0.5000 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high]. Bayesian length-weight: a=0.01122 (0.00528 - 0.02384), b=3.05 (2.88 - 3.22), in cm total length, based on LWR estimates for this Genus-BS (Ref. 93245 Trophic level (Ref. 69278 ): 3.4 ±0.4 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives Resilience (Ref. 120179 ): High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.). Fishing Vulnerability (Ref. 59153 ): Low vulnerability (10 of 100). Nutrients (Ref. 124155 ): Calcium = 120 [62, 237] mg/100g ; Iron = 0.865 [0.447, 1.530] mg/100g ; Protein = 18.3 [16.4, 20.0] % ; Omega3 = 0.198 [0.116, 0.335] g/100g ; Selenium = 29 [15, 56] μg/100g ; VitaminA = 145 [46, 487] μg/100g ; Zinc = 1.8 [1.2, 2.6] mg/100g (wet weight);

Arthritis is the loss of cushion on a joint surface-period. The cushion called articular cartilage is an amazing multi faceted structure that allows us to walk, run, jump, and lift without pain. Deep to the cushion is bone. If bone is exposed then this causes pain as there are nerve endings in the bone. When bone rubs against bone the joint becomes painful, swollen and stiff. There is no cure for arthritis and treatment is directed towards pain relief. Diffuse arthritis is not to be confused with a localized chondral defect or a pothole surrounded by healthy tissue. That can be treated with drill holes to stimulate bone marrow healing, placing cartilage plugs or cartilage transplantation. The treatment plan for arthritis is tailored to the patient. That means treatment is based on the patient’s age, how long they have had symptoms and what other treatments they have tried or had. For an initial diagnosis of arthritis the treatment usually starts with therapy exercises working on range of motion and strengthening. After exercises, medications can be tried like Tylenol®, Advil® or Aleve®. Supplements can also be tried as well as creams and gels. If the pain persists and activity levels are decreasing and x-rays show definite joint narrowing with arthritis, then injections can be entertained. These are broken up into three different categories: - Gel (or viscosupplementation) - PRP (platelet rich plasma) Cortisone is a tricky substance because it can help pain but if given too many times it can increase arthritis. So used sparingly is reasonable especially if there is already terrible arthritis in the joint. Gel injections are designed to lubricate the joint and decrease the friction between the bones. PRP has been shown to have some anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat arthritis, although studies show it works better on tendonitis. If none of these work then replacement can be considered. Taking knee replacement as an example, recovery is based on range of motion and getting strength back. Typically it takes six weeks to three months to get good strength back. For the CrossFit athlete with knee arthritis, rehab should be faster because of the increased muscle strength going into surgery. Exercises that can be performed early on in recovery like in two to three weeks would be air dyne, biking or rowing. These should be cautious and gentle with no stress focusing on range of motion and not stressing the tendon repair part of the surgery. Squatting with no weights is reasonable to work on strengthening and range also. Increased resistance and weights will be introduced when tendons are stronger. Now comes the question about running, jumping, and weightlifting. One of the variables for how long a knee will last is how long the cushion or the polyethylene between the pieces of metal last. If one stresses the knee too greatly, then wear of the knee theoretically would be a factor. The material used is much better than what was used when replacements were invented. However, if these particles break down from wear then the body attacks them and releases cells to digest them called macrophages. These cells in doing so release enzymes which can then cause erosion of the bone. So in fact the bone to metal replacement interface can then loosen. It is for this reason that people should probably not get back to long distance running or jumping from heights. However a study in 2010 looked at high impact activities after knee replacements and found no difference in symptoms or revision for high impact sports versus low impact sports in patients who had knee replacements. Of those who needed a revision were two weightlifters. The main reason to have a knee replacement is severe pain from arthritis that has not gone away with conservative measures. Studies also have shown that people who have mild arthritis do not fare as well as people who have more involved arthritis. The recovery can be substantial and any surgeon wants to make sure that the arthritis is bad enough and that the x-ray findings correlate with the level of pain. The pain should be everyday and limit functioning like stairs, standing, and walking. Knee replacements should not be performed for mild pain or nuisance pain relieved by other measures. Knee replacement is a great surgery that allows people who have lost independence and function to regain their lifestyle. One survey asked people to rate their LIVES not their knees when they had severe arthritis on a scale of 0 to 100. The average response came back with a 30. After knee replacements, that number jumped to 90! So it can make a significant difference and allow people to enjoy life and exercise again.

Boy Scouts online Training Training requirements vary depending on your position: Training is available locally from Council training personnel and ONLINE using interactive training modules provided by the Boys Scouts of America. Training topics noted (L) below are available locally. Topics marked (O) indicate ONLINE training modules. - Check the Upcoming Boy Scout Activities & Events list on the right side of this page to see when specific local Boy Scout training sessions are scheduled. When creating an online profile, please use the SAME name you used on your adult application. This will append your training to your existing record. Contact your unit leader if you don’t recall how you entered your name on the application. Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training - Youth Protection (O) - Scoutmaster Specifics (L) - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training (IOLST) (L) - Troop Committee Challenge (L) (O) - Physical Wellness (O) - This is Scouting Orientation (O) - Fast Start (O) - Safe Swim Defense (O) - Safety Afloat (O) - Climb On Safely (O) - Trek Safely (O) - Weather Hazards (O) NOTE: Previously trained leaders changing leadership roles must also take the Position-specific training for their new position. Youth and/or Parents Training Den Chief Training (O) Responsibilities and tasks, the den chief’s relationship to adult den leaders and how that relates to the den chief’s activities with the den You might also like Toosbuy Men Breathable mesh Soft EVA Running Sport Walk Outdoor Shoes 41 Orange Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Cools-Lartigues visiting scout training course, Dominica Home (Prints Online) Framed Print of Scout Training Course, Grenada, West Indies Home (Prints Online) Wallmonkeys A Recce or Scout Team of the Belgian Army during a Training Session Peel and Stick Wall Decals (24 in W x 16 in H) Wild Wind Unique Leaf Pendant Oval Beads Multistrand Leather Adjustable Wrap Bracelet (Blue) Jewelry (Wild Wind) What is the time requirement for the scouters training award from the boy scouts of America To get that award you must have been in the boy scouts for 5 years. Thanks for using What is a good site for purchasing Boy Scout Patches online? Scoutstuff has merit badges for sale online. Boy Scout Trail advertises all merit badges one their site. You will also be able to find them on the Boy Scouts of America site.

22 Jan 2009 Who’s Going to UGCX 2009? Three months ago I wrote about UGCX, the User Generated Content Conference & Expo. I mentioned that there was a long list of committed speakers who I couldn’t name until they had been confirmed. Well, they’ve now confirmed and I can tell you who they are! So who’s going to UGCX? Dreamstime will be there. Serban Enache can’t make it anymore but leaves Dreamstime representation in the capable hands of Content Director, Ellen Boughn, who’s both speaking and moderating. She’ll be accompanied by Dreamsime COO, Jeff Prescott. Fotolia will be there, with Co-founder and CEO, Oleg Tscheltzoff speaking about UGC business models, and Chad Bridwell, Director of US Operations will also be in attendance. (update 2009-01-27: Oleg has had to cancel his participation and Chad will be speaking in his place) Cutcaster will be there with dynamic Founder and CEO, John Griffin speaking about business models and search challenges. Andres Rodriguez will be there offering advice about making a living with microstock. Yuri Arcurs will be there to represent the microstock photographer corner of the market on the panel of experts session. Kelly Cline will be there to offer her perspective and experience on making a living with microstock. Rasmus Rasmussen will be there, lending his expertise as both microstock photographer and microstock inspector. Tyler Olson will be there, representing the accumulated knowledge of his microstock forum while speaking about microstock success. Traditional Stock Agencies Jupiterimages will be there, naturally. Four Jupiterimages representatives will be moderating sessions: Maria Kessler, VP of creative Business Affairs; Steve Kapsinow, StockXpert Contributor Evangelist; Patricia Vargas, Senior Director of Content; and, Ellen Kasemeier-Herbert, Senior Creative Director, Photographer Relations. Corbis Images will be there, represented by Aaron Booth, Director, Commercial Media Partners and Community Content. He will talk about production strategies in an industry shared with user generated content. Blend Images will be there with CEO, Rick Becker-Leckrone also talking production strategies. Image Source will be there, represented by CEO, Christina Vaughan on the same production strategies session. Alamy Co-founder and CEO James West will also be there to talk about image search challenges and represent non-microstock user-generated stock photo businesses on the expert panel. Traditional Stock Photographers Jack Hollingsworth will be there. While he won’t be the only traditional stock photographer at the event, he’s certainly representation enough! He’ll be talking about stock photography in the new market – Stock 2.0 Service Providers & Associations PACA will be there in the exhibition hall talking to agencies and photographers. PACA President, Maria Kessler (cited above) will be in attendance, and Executive Director, Cathy Aron will represent PACA in the expo. LookStat, the new microstock analytics service will be there, with Founder and CEO, Rahul Pathak taking a spot on a panel. Tyler Olson (cited above) will be there, using his experience with Microstockgroup.com to speak about marketplace services. Make sure to ask for one of his I-brought-my-community-with-me business cards! Payoneer will be there with CEO, Yuval Tal taking the stage to talk about payment services, with Joana Anker, Director of Business Development, also at the event. Did I Miss Anyone? Yes. Don’t forget these speakers are just from the photography track. The Social Content, Music and Video & Gaming tracks have equally fascinating topics and impressive lists of speakers. The event is only just over two weeks away, February 9 – 10, in San Jose, California, USA. If you’re planning to go, book before January 28 when the earlybird price ends. You can also get a 15% discount by using the coupon code UGCXMSD. Bookings and details of every session are available from the UGCX website. See you there!

I’ve decided to start a new blog series this year, just keeping track of everything. Also known as “Oh hell, it’s *insert month here* already??? Somehow, it’s the end of February already. Yeah, I don’t know how that happened, either. My son started full time school this month, which means that I now have more time to work on everything. Which means that this has been one of the most productive months I’ve had in a long time. - I have written 46,687 words on the Zero Draft (of utter crapness) of Never. It is literally the worst draft I have ever written and I do not care. I have a metric tonne of notes to myself scattered through the Scrivener file for things I need to fix on the next draft. - I have managed to work myself up to a minimum of 2k written per day, with some days creeping closer to 3k. - A cycle of edits on a novella based on some beta feedback. It just needs a final going over and I can start trying to find it a home. - Have also been pounced on by two ideas for short works, one of which will probably be a novella, the other a novelette. - There is also good writing news that I am not at liberty to share yet 😉 - And Escapement got nominated for a Ditmar! And the anthology it was part of, Kisses by Clockwork, was just nominated for an Aurealis Award. - I have started trying to make some inroads into the shameful pile of Netgalley eARCs I have to review (way, way too many) – you can keep up with my Netgalley reviews mostly over on Goodreads, though I sometimes mirror them here as well. This month I reviewed Voices in the Band, Dancing Through It, Ted and I, Process: The Writing Lives of Great Authors, and Flex. - Reviewed for the Australian Women Writers Challenge (all link to my website reviews, though they’re also mirrored over at Goodreads): These Broken Stars, Avery and In My Mother’s Hands. My commitment was to read 10 and review at least 6, so I’m doing well there I think! - Also reviewed: Cold Comfort. - You can see above a photo of the books I physically received this month. I also received a bunch of eARCs from Netgalley. - Also purchased on the kindle: Graced, by Amanda Pillar, Daughters of the Storm by Kim Wilkins, A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab, Havenstar by Glenda Larke and How to be Both by Ali Smith. - And my ecopy of Cranky Ladies of History also arrived in my inbox (I took part in crowdfunding the anthology, and if I remember correctly, I should also be getting a hard copy. Trusting my memory is rarely a good thing, though). - Yes, that is a lot of books. I know.

Are there still interesting stories to be mined from the notion that we all do — or would do — shitty things to survive? Umpteen seasons of The Walking Dead harp on this note; dystopia as a trend is very much interested in what survival is, what it looks like, what it takes. “Survival is insufficient” reads the Star Trek-inspired tattoo in Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven. There must be more than just surviving. But what if there isn’t? That’s a question The Bad Batch might have asked, if it were interested in such questions. Part prison movie, part dystopia and, altogether, a muddle of frowns and numbing violence, The Bad Batch, directed by Ana Lily Amirpour, sits on the opposite end of the spectrum from Amirpour’s debut, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. Girl also borrowed from genres, creating a moody mashup of violent drifting and connecting. But where Girl built characters, Batch coasts on tone, with middling results. The tropes of dystopia, or of any genre, grow well worn over the years. Hyperspace travel and intriguing alien species are no guarantee you’re going to make Star Wars; harsh desert wastelands and misbehaving loners are no guarantee you’re heading down a Mad Max road (or even a Tank Girl road). As optimistic writers sometimes say, a story might have been told before, but only you can tell your version of that story. Amirpour’s version focuses on a young woman, Arlen (Suki Waterhouse), who for unknown reasons gets sent to the empty desert that serves as a prison in an unspecified future. She’s joined the bad batch, which presumably consists of all the people deemed unfit to live in whatever is left of society. We are likely meant to believe that being put into the bad batch has been a self-fulfilling prophecy: The desert is full of cannibals (presumably out of necessity); a moderately safe haven is a sort of breeding ground for a rather self-important man (Keanu Reeves in full pornstache); Giovanni Ribisi and Jim Carrey wander and scavenge; Diego Luna silently spins records, which he transports in a giant boom box that is one of the movie’s rare delightful images. Arlen wanders through this landscape, getting revenge and/or misdirecting her rage in turn. She disrupts (to put it mildly) the family unit of Miami Man (Jason Momoa), with whom she develops a connection built largely on their shared ability to squint attractively. There is a terrible rave (in the future all parties are terrible raves), a lot of violence and even more worn-out cynicism. What might it look like — what might a lot of our narratives about displacement and the rejects of societies look like — if we imagined it was cool (“cool” in air quotes, like “edgy”) to imagine empathy rather than a cynical squint? These stories are starting to all sound the same: Person does terrible things to survive; we care about them anyway. Amirpour gives us little reason to care (apart from Miami Man’s nice portraits of his daughter, maybe) and so, instead, I wondered: What if a person tried not to do terrible things? What if a lot of people thought that way? What if hope could be cool? What would that look like? Why are the challenges in creating a less shitty outsider society so much less interesting? What if we’re not all assholes, in the end? (Broadway Metro)

Photo supplied by Julian Norris Feb. 9, 2023 Haskayne researcher advocates for ninja training to help leaders deal with real-world complexities The legendary Japanese ninja stayed calm and effective while dealing with fast-moving dangers, constant change and life-threatening scenarios. Taking inspiration from this, a Haskayne School of Business researcher is now advocating for MBA students to learn ninja philosophy to deal with the complexities they may face in the business world. Dr. Julian Norris, PhD'09, an instructor in the Haskayne School of Business, says learning how to keep "ninja-cool" in stressful situations is an important skill for business leaders. In the first published paper discussing ninja training in management education, Norris describes how the learning needed for complexity leadership may require deep shifts in worldview that can be aided by transformative experiences that incorporate the body and not just the mind. The article, “Ninja Training Meets Management Education: Integrating Taijutsu into an MBA Complexity Leadership Course,” appears in the Journal of Management Education. While scholars agree that leaders need humility, courage and tolerance for uncertainty in order to best deal with complex situations, there is no agreement on how best to cultivate these qualities in MBA students. Exploring concepts from taijutsu — literally “body technique” — is one way to address this “core challenge,” Norris says. “You don't have access to the full range of your most skillful self under all circumstances, and perhaps when you most need it,” says Norris. “Imagine you are faced with cascading complexity and stress and anxious employees. You may need to be at your best, but your reactive self may actually be at its worst in those moments.” Bringing leadership skills to bear in a tense situation is something Norris likens to the difference between singing along to a song while alone your car and having to perform the song in Carnegie Hall with “a thousand stern faces gazing up at you.” While you can easily belt out the song in private, on stage your body would tense up, your heart would pound and your voice would squeak. “You'd be completely unable to do this thing that, under another circumstance, you could do perfectly well,” he says. Moving from the metaphorical stage to the classroom, Norris argues that exploring the power of taijutsu is one way to help students become more self-aware, less reactive and more conscious. “We are finding embodied ways to draw from martial arts traditions to help prepare a generation of leaders who can really thrive in high-stakes, complex environments, make wise decisions and bring their most skillful selves — the full spectrum of their intelligence — to bear when they most need it.” Photo supplied by Julian Norris Straight-up force or power can be of little use in these scenarios. Rather, a leader needs to understand the dynamics and dig deep for the skills to deal with the situation. “The complexity which characterizes so much of our world is all about relational dynamics, about the connections between things, and being aware of those and moving skillfully with them,” Norris says. Norris’ research explores several martial arts training drills that have been used in class for students to practise handling difficult situations. While not advocating that educators necessarily replicate the drills, Norris argues ninja training is one way of answering some of the big questions facing management education today. “How do you go about cultivating curiosity and humility?” he says. “How do you teach people to access a flow state in which they're way more productive and able to adapt nimbly to rapidly changing circumstances? How do we educate people for the reality of the world and decision-making in very high-stakes situations? How do we give them not only the cognitive tools, but the capabilities that make those cognitive tools and skills come alive?”

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Making a great intro for your video can be the difference between capturing your audience’s attention or losing them in the first few seconds. With Lumafusion, creating an engaging intro has never been easier. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned video editor, Lumafusion offers a variety of tools and features to help you create a professional-looking intro that will leave a lasting impression on your viewers. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to make an intro in Lumafusion that will set the tone for your video and keep your audience engaged from start to finish. What is the process for creating an intro in Lumafusion? 1. Open Lumafusion on your device. 2. Create a new project by tapping on the “+” icon on the top left corner of the screen. 3. Choose the aspect ratio and resolution for your project. 4. Tap on “Create Project” to start. 5. Tap on the “Media” tab at the bottom of the screen. 6. Select the video or image you want to use for your intro and drag it to the timeline at the bottom of the screen. 7. Trim the clip to the desired length by dragging the edges of the clip in the timeline. 8. Tap on the “Titles” tab at the bottom of the screen. 9. Choose the type of title you want to use for your intro. 10. Drag the title to the timeline above the video clip. 11. Edit the text and font of the title by tapping on it in the timeline and selecting “Edit”. 12. Adjust the duration of the title by dragging the edges of the title clip in the timeline. 13. Add any additional effects or transitions to the intro by selecting them from the “Effects” or “Transitions” tabs at the bottom of the screen. 14. Preview the intro by tapping on the “Play” button at the bottom of the screen. 15. Save the intro by tapping on the “Export” button at the top right corner of the screen and selecting the desired export settings. Making an intro in Lumafusion. Making an intro in Lumafusion is an exciting and creative process that allows you to showcase your unique style and personality. With a variety of tools and features at your fingertips, you can easily create a professional-looking intro that will captivate your audience from the very beginning. Whether you want to add text, music, or special effects, Lumafusion makes it easy to bring your vision to life. With its intuitive interface and user-friendly design, you’ll be able to create an intro that perfectly reflects your brand or message in no time. So why wait? Start exploring the endless possibilities of Lumafusion today and take your intros to the next level!

We continue to enhance the Microsoft Quantum Development Kit with new capabilities for real-world quantum computer programming. This month’s Quantum Development Kit update includes a new contribution to our chemistry library from our partner 1QBit. In today’s 0.7 update, we also introduce a new numerics library, Q# language features, and further expansion of our Quantum Katas with community contributions. Previously, we related the tremendous potential of quantum computing to solve today’s most challenging problems by simulating molecular processes. The library also allows interoperating with classical chemistry simulation and modeling tools to gain new insights how to build solutions on quantum computers. With this month’s update, the Microsoft Quantum Chemistry Library is enhanced by supporting unitary coupled cluster methods (UCC) and variational quantum eigensolvers (VQE), the latter being an open source contribution from our Microsoft Quantum Network partner, 1QBit. The new features UCC and VQE are additions to the expanding repertoire of techniques that are available to study quantum chemistry problems with the Quantum Development Kit. UCC is a method for preparing molecular ground-states for quantum simulation, VQE is a method for evaluating molecular energies that allows to trade circuit depth against number of experiments and that allows to leverage classical optimization techniques for initial state preparation. With this new capability, we extended the Broombridge schema that defines the molecular structure for quantum simulation. For more information on exciting new opportunities with chemical simulation and the Quantum Development Kit, check out 1QBit’s announcement of their OpenQEMIST platform, and check out this video from last month’s Microsoft Build conference featuring 1QBit’s founder and CEO, Andrew Fursman, describing the tremendous potential they see with quantum simulation and the Quantum Development Kit. The new numerics library offers a valuable resource for quantum program developers. Many quantum algorithms rely on oracles that evaluate mathematical functions on a superposition of inputs. These functions must be written in terms of sequences of operations on qubits that can be executed on a quantum computer. The new numerics library provides this support with basic integer arithmetic consisting of integer adders and comparators and high-level integer functionality built on top of the basic functionality. The library includes signed and unsigned integer support (multiply, square, division with remainder, inversion, measurement) and fixed-point arithmetic functionality (initialization, addition, multiplication, reciprocal, polynomial evaluation and measurement) with one or two quantum numbers as input. Learn more about how to use the new numerics library and try out the new samples. Also new this month are new Q# language capabilities. We continue to evolve the Q# language to bring modern programming efficiencies to quantum computing. We added named items for user-defined types, so that programmers can assign meaningful names to their data structures. Now programmers can use copy-and-update expressions and apply-and-reassign statements for named items in user defined types. We also added while loops in functions. For a full list of all the new Q# language features this month, see the release notes. Also, please check out our Qsharp dev blog for more information on these and other recently added Q# features. The Quantum Katas keep growing! The Quantum Katas are our self-paced project for developers to learn how to program a quantum computer with Q#. This month, we see a new set of three community-contributed katas introducing the nonlocal/entanglement games. In a nonlocal game, several cooperating players play a game against a referee answering the referee’s questions. The players are free to share information (and qubits!) before the game starts, but cannot communicate afterwards. The players can use quantum entanglement to increase their chance of winning beyond what would be possible with a purely classical strategy. Check out the new katas here.

Read Texas Senate Bill 8 here. Some highlights: - The bill says that Texas “never repealed, either expressly or by implication, the state statues enacted before the ruling in Rove v. Wade…that prohibit and criminalize abortion unless the mother’s life is in danger.” In other words, Texas’s pre-Roe v. Wade laws criminalizing abortion are still on the books despite the fact that Roe v. Wade made them unconstitutional and unenforceable. - The bill defines “fetal heartbeat” as the “cardiac activity of the steady and repetitive rhythmic retraction of the fetal heart within the gestational sac.” According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the fetus’s heart is beating before the end of four weeks. - The bill says “a physician may not knowingly perform or induce an abortion on a pregnant woman unless the physician has determined…whether the woman’s unborn child has a detectable fetal heartbeat.” It adds, “A physician may not knowingly perform or induce an abortion on a pregnant woman if the physician detected a fetal heartbeat for the unborn child….” - The bill places enforcement of this law on civilians, not government officials: “Any person, other than an officer or employee of a state or local government entity…, may bring a civil action against any person who performs or induces an abortion…, knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets the performance of inducement of an abortion, including paying for or reimbursing the costs of an abortion through insurance or otherwise.…(Italics mine). In other words, private citizens can bring civil suits against abortion doctors, a person who drives a woman to an abortion clinic (Uber drivers?), or someone who covers the cost of the abortion. If I understand this correctly, parents who pay for their daughter’s abortion can be sued by any Texan, including complete strangers. The bill also says that burden of proof relies on the defendant, not the private citizen bringing the suit. The Texas Right to Life organization has already set-up a “whistleblower” website.“ - It is also worth noting that these civil suits will be levied against the doctors and those who aid and abet. They are not levied against the women who have the abortions. - If a private citizen brings a civil suit against a person who performs an abortion and wins in court, the court will require the abortion provider or the aider and abettor to pay the private citizen no less than $10,000 for “each abortion that the defendant performed or induced in violation of this subchapter….” A citizen has four years following the abortion to bring his or her civil suit. - One can imagine an entire industry built around initiating these civil suits. “Ambulance chaser” lawyers in Texas now have a new source of revenue. I scan see the television ads already: “Did your neighbor’s daughter have an abortion? You may be entitled to $10,000. Call 1-800-LAWYER today!” - There are no exceptions in the bill for rape and incest. Read the entire bill here. Here are some helpful explanatory articles: Russell Moore at Christianity Today

OKLAHOMA CITY – Announcements made by companies in 2022 to bring a major airlines maintenance facility to Burns Flat and a rare earth metal and manufacturer to Stillwater represented wins for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, which has focused efforts in recent years on diversifying the state’s economy and on drawing investment to rural areas. In a review of 2022 offered by the department, leaders said the announcements, along with others, helped give economic development in Oklahoma significant momentum headed into the new year. “The business announcements made during 2022 represent the type of economic growth and diversity we want to carry into the new year,” Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development Chad Mariska said. “We have strong momentum and I anticipate 2023 will be even more successful than the last (year).” On the last day of 2022, ground was broken by state officials and representatives of Premium Aerospace Center on a major upgrade of facilities at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in Burns Flat. The company, previously based in Mexico, earlier had announced a move of its headquarters to the complex in rural Washita County, to invest millions of dollars in renovations to two hangars there, and to build a third hangar to accommodate large commercial jetliners. When planes like Boeing 767s or others need to be repainted or to have interior maintenance done, airlines will arrange with PAC to have work done in Burns Flat. The development is expected to create as many as 600 new jobs. “Seeing this project come to fruition has been a goal of mine since we met with Premium Aerospace in Mexico,” Gov. Kevin Stitt said in an earlier release. “The investments we are making in this site, and several others, will make Oklahoma a prime target for foreign investment and high-quality jobs. This announcement from PAC further solidifies Oklahoma as the aerospace MRO (maintenance, repair operations) Capital of the World.” In Stillwater, plans by USA Rare Earth to develop a rare earth metal and manufacturing facility should bring not only more than 100 new jobs but also world notice to Payne County, officials said. USA Rare Earth plans to invest more than $100 million in the facility and will utilize its own technology to convert rare earth oxides into metals, magnets and other specialty materials needed in the production of electric vehicles and many other products. Initial production is expected to begin this year It will be the first rare earth metal and manufacturing facility in the Americas, Commerce leaders said. “Currently, the United States, European Union, Japan, and much of the developed world is largely reliant on China for critical rare earth element production,” USA Rare Earth President Thayer Smith said. “Our goal with this project is to advance U.S. manufacturing capacity.” Seventeen rare earth elements difficult to mine are critical in the manufacturing of EVs, wind turbines, mobile electronic devices, and even military hardware. “The USA Rare Earth project will help our state remain a leader in domestic energy production, further diversifying our economy while reducing U.S. dependence on foreign imports,” Stitt said. All told, Commerce-led economic development projects announced in 2022 are expected to bring more than 7,000 new jobs and $3.7 billion in new private investment to the state. Other announcements made during the year included: • Simple Modern, a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of insulated stainless steel and plastic drinkware, began domestic manufacturing operations in Oklahoma City in September. • Northern Data, a Germany-based tech company, announced plans to build its North American operational headquarters at MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor. The company will invest at least $270 million and eventually employ about 150 people. • BrucePac, a family-owned company with food processing facilities in Oregon and Oklahoma, held an official groundbreaking at the company’s food processing facility in Durant. The event marked the start of a $22.5 million-dollar expansion to include additional production areas, refrigeration, and processing equipment. In the coming year, BrucePac expects to hire an additional 100 employees. • Signify Health Inc. announced the opening of its new regional service center in Oklahoma City. • Renew Energy announced plans for a facility in Enid to remanufacture wind turbine drive trains. • Webco Industries launched construction of in Sand Springs of a 72,000-square-foot building to house its corporate leadership team, Webco University and the Webco Tech Center. The leadership campus will occupy about 35 acres adjacent to Webco’s Star Center Tube Manufacturing plant. Commerce Executive Director Brent Kisling said the department also met with success in initiatives to strengthen economic development across the state through various programs, such as Invest in Oklahoma and Connex Oklahoma, a database used to strengthen supply chains by connecting hundreds of state manufacturers. Other key initiatives included the Economic Development Assistance grant program, which allowed Commerce to award 28 communities with funding to support development of new industrial sites, and the State Trade Expansion Program, which provides support for small businesses looking to expand into export markets. “I am proud of the Commerce team and the progress we made during 2022,” Kisling said. “I’m particularly proud of our efforts to support Oklahomans and communities across the state. Whether it was through the growth of our Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program, the addition of new Main Street communities at all program levels, the awarding of Economic Development Administration grant funds for site infrastructure or the ARPA for Nonprofits Relief Program, Commerce continues to meet Oklahoma businesses and communities where they are and strives to work alongside them to make a positive impact.”

We absolutely LOVE our Philippines Mission Campuses, and they just keep on growing! You might not know this – but we now have a total of 7 Churches in the Philippines, including a super recent church plant. Talk about EPIC. Our Tagum City Campus was the first church started with 20 members by Pastors Fortune and Roselyn in 2014, and this was built on their own family land and now has over 150 members. Pastors Fortune and Roselyn then planted and grew churches in Laak, Monte Vista, Monkayo, Compostela, Maparat and Agusan Del Norte. In Tagum City, we opened a purpose-built Kids Church building in 2021, followed by a further 3 Kids Church facilities in the Philippines from 2021-2022. These buildings are funded by donations from the 2020 and 2021 Mission Offerings, and they are looking GREAT! Until now, children and leaders have been meeting outside under a tree (come wind, sun, rain…) or in the Pastors living room. So, as you can imagine, these brand new dedicated Kids Church buildings are ground-breaking! Our new facilities are already creating fresh ministry opportunities, and are of such great quality that they really stick out in the neighbourhoods, making them places to outreach and run kids programmes for their communities. City Impact Church’s in the Philippines have soooo many young people in the church (which is fantastic!), so these upcoming leaders can really use this as a platform to step into greater things. Another exciting thing is that we have sent them the design files to match our Kids Church t-shirts that we have in New Zealand. We can’t wait to see our Philippines team rocking these on Sundays! Our vision is to continue to build these Children’s facilities across the Philippines. Let’s go! COVID has been tough on all of our Mission Campuses, and the Philippines is no different. It’s had an impact on their outreach programmes and day-to-day life. So to hear from these guys and the epic job they are doing is amazing to hear. We can’t wait to see what we can do with our Philippines Campus in the coming year!

CM Lays Foundation Stone of Shahkam Flyover, Lahore Projects Sardar Usman Buzdar, chief minister of Punjab, lay the foundation stone for the signal-free Shahkam Chowk flyover project, valued at Rs 4.23 billion, to facilitate the daily flow of 1.25 million cars. The 606-meter-long, two-sided, three-lanes-per-side project would be completed in ten months, while land acquisition and open bidding saved Rs 395 million. Under the project, a 6-kilometer-long defensive road will be dualized from labour colony to Multan Road, and two minor bridges will be constructed at the Hudiara Drain and canal. In the meanwhile, he stated that three parking lots were being constructed at Sheranwala Gate, Masti Gate, and Ek Moriya Pul to accommodate over one thousand automobiles. The prime minister announced the establishment of a network of shelter homes and almshouses to accommodate the unattended elements of society, as well as the recruitment of 10,000 police officers and the deployment of 600 new cars. He remarked that it is gratifying that the Lahore police have concluded all high-profile cases in record time and that the CTD headquarters project has been finished by the PTI-led administration. The government has increased the development budget by 66 percent, the health budget by 185 percent, the higher education budget by 286 percent, the school education budget by 29 percent, the agriculture budget by 306 percent, and the industries budget by 307 percent, while recovering PRA’s dues by 24.7 percent more. Please contact Al Sadat Marketing for further assistance. You can also invest in other famous and most in demand housing societies, such as , Blue World City, Rudn Enclave, 7 Wonders City Peshawar, Taj Residencia, Kingdom Valley, New Metro City Gujar Khan, Forest Town Rawalpindi, University Town Rawalpindi, ICHS Town, Park View City Islamabad, Multi Gardens B17 Islamabad and Nova City Islamabad. Few more real estate housing schemes which are trending now a days in Islamabad by including: Faisal Town Phase 2, Prism Town Gujar Khan, New City Paradise, Eighteen Islamabad, 7 Wonders City Islamabad, Capital Smart City, Silver City Islamabad, The Life Residencia, Faisal Town Islamabad, Islamabad Golf City, Islamabad Model Town and Marble Arch Enclave. Al Sadat Marketing is an emerging Real Estate Agency headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan. With over 10+ Years of experience, Al Sadat Marketing is providing its services and dealing all trending housing societies projects in different cities of Pakistan. Islamabad Projects, Rawalpindi Projects, Gujar Khan Projects, Burhan Projects, and Peshawar Projects etc. Book Your Plot Now: +92 331 111 0005

By CARRIE ANTLFINGER and ACACIA CORONADO Nearly 1,600 bats found a temporary home this week in the attic of a Houston Humane Society director, but it wasn’t because they made it their roost. It was a temporary recovery space for the flying mammals after they lost their grip and plunged to the pavement after going into hypothermic shock during the city’s recent cold snap. On Wednesday, over 1,500 will be released back to their habitats — two Houston-area bridges — after wildlife rescuers scooped them up and saved them by administering fluids and keeping them warm in incubators. Mary Warwick, the wildlife director at the Houston Humane Society, said she was out doing holiday shopping when the freezing winds reminded her that she hadn’t heard how the bats were doing in the unusually cold temperatures for the region. So she drove to the bridge where over 100 bats looked to be dead as they lay frozen on the ground. But during her 40-minute drive home, Warwick said they began to come back to life, chirping and moving around in a box where she collected them and placed them on her heated passenger seat for warmth. She put the bats in incubators and returned to the bridge twice a day to collect more. Two days later, she got a call about more than 900 bats rescued from a bridge in nearby Pearland, Texas. On the third and fourth day, more people showed up to rescue bats from the Waugh Bridge in Houston, and a coordinated transportation effort was set up to get the bats to Warwick. Warwick said each of the bats were warmed in an incubator until their body temperature rose and then hydrated through fluids administered to them under their skin. After reaching out to other bat rehabilitators, Warwick said it was too many for any one person to feed and care for and the society’s current facilities did not have the necessary space, so they put them in her attic where they were separated by colony in dog kennels and able to reach a state of hibernation that did not require them to eat. “As soon as I wake up in the morning I wonder: ‘How are they doing, I need to go see them,’ ” Warwick said. Now, nearly 700 bats are scheduled to be set back in the wild Wednesday at the Waugh Bridge and about 850 at the bridge in Pearland as temperatures in the region are warming. She said over 100 bats died due to the cold, some because the fall itself — ranging 15-30 feet — from the bridges killed them; 56 are recovering at the Bat World sanctuary; and 20 will stay with Warwick a bit longer. The humane society is now working to raise money for facility upgrades that would include a bat room, Warwick added. Next month, Warwick — the only person who rehabilitates bats in Houston — said the society’s entire animal rehabilitation team will be vaccinated against rabies and trained in bat rehabilitation as they prepare to move into a larger facility with a dedicated bat room. “That would really help in these situations where we continue to see these strange weather patterns come through,” she said. “We could really use more space to rehabilitate the bats.” Houston reached unusually frigid temperatures last week as an Arctic blast pushed across much of the country. Blizzard conditions from that same storm system are blamed for more than 30 deaths in the Buffalo, New York-area. Follow AP coverage of weather at: https://apnews.com/hub/weather

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Happy Thursday! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only two weeks away! I always struggle with what to wear on Thanksgiving. Half of me to dress to the nines, and then there’s the other half that tells me it’s acceptable to wear sweatpants. I want to look somewhat dressy being it’s a holiday with all the fam, but I also know the day revolves around lots of yummy food so I want to be comfortable. The struggle is real. If you ever go through this dilemma like I do, I put together four outfits for Thanksgiving that are stylish, comfortable, and I bet they are already hanging in your closet! DRESS UP YOUR FLANNEL We’ve all got one. And if you don’t, I bet your husband/boyfriend/male guy you know owns one you can borrow. Flannels are known to be a casual wardrobe staple but why not dress yours up to create a little unexpected interest? Try pairing it with black skinny pants or a pleated skirt. Add a fun statement necklace or other piece of jewelry. The key is to make this masculine piece more feminine. If your flannel is oversize, try and add some structure by tucking the shirt in or adding a belt at the waistline. I paired mine with a leather mini skirt, black matte tights, block heel booties, and a statement pearl necklace. Shop FLANNEL Looks ADD A POP OF ORANGE Listen, I’m not an orange girl. I’m not a warm tones girl. It’s just not me. But I do own an orange piece or two, and it just happens to be the color of the moment. Orange, rust, and warm cinnamon colorways dominated the runway at NYFW this year. And I’ll be honest, orange has never looked so appealing and wearable. If you aren’t a fan of monochromatic dressing ( I feel you my fellow orange non-believers ) try pairing it with a fur jacket or blazer. Add your favorite jeans and OTK boots and you’re ready to roll. Shop ORANGE Looks CHANNEL YOUR INNER BOHO The bohemian trend is having another revival and I’m definitely falling for the rich colors and fabrics that designers are offering this year. The key to modernizing a boho look is to work these pieces into your everyday wardrobe rather than wearing the look head to toe. Try incorporating a few new fundamental staples into your every day closet that will keep you looking fresh and feminine all season. I paired this peplum embroidered top with skinny jeans, cutout booties, and my new favorite sunnies. I’ve purchased a few other bohemian items that I can’t wait to wear and linked below. The flowy skirts and tunics are my favorite and so comfortable! Shop BOHO Looks THROW ON YOUR FAVORITE BLAZER Last, but certainly not least, who doesn’t love a great fitting blazer? There are so many options – plaids, prints, oversize, boxy shoulders, military. And the best thing about the blazer is that it looks just as good for the office, as it does over a pair of jeans. So whether you pair it with a matching skirt or fitted pant, or just dress it down with a tee or blouse, it’s an effortless, photo-worthy look every single time. I went with a relaxed vibe and paired mine with a casual cami, distressed denim, and flats but if you want a dressier example check this post here, here, or here. Shop BLAZER Looks Any of these looks would make the perfect outfit for Thanksgiving. Who say’s you can’t look cute AND comfortable? Which is your favorite? Let me know which one you think I should wear for the holiday and thanks so much for stopping by!

Building on the success of Project Homekey 1.0, Los Angeles County has secured $243 million in state funding for Homekey 2.0 which it will use to convert 14 hotels and multi-family apartments into interim or permanent housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This will add 720 units in Boyle Heights, Compton, East Hollywood, Inglewood, Koreatown, Redondo Beach, Lancaster, San Pedro, Westlake, Woodland Hills, and unincorporated Los Angeles. Nine of the Homekey 2.0 properties will provide interim housing, including 291 units for families, 69 units for youth, and 61 units for veterans, all of whom will receive support towards permanent housing solutions. The remaining five properties, with a combined total of 299 units, will provide permanent supportive housing into which particularly vulnerable people who have experienced homelessness can live and be connected to health care, mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, public benefits, and other services that can help them stabilize and avoid returning to the streets. Homekey 2.0 projects include Dunamis House, a 40-unit property in Boyle Heights that will be converted into interim housing for youth at risk of homelessness. It once served as a boarding house for repatriated Japanese Americans who had been forced to live in internment camps during World War II. Another Homekey 2.0 project is Avenida, which will repurpose the former Avenue Hotel between Koreatown and Rampart Village into 76 studio apartments for households that have experienced chronic homelessness and need permanent supportive housing. Thanks to Homekey 1.0, launched in 2020, the County already owns and operates 10 hotels and motels with a combined total of 847 units that have provided interim or permanent housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Located in Baldwin Park, Compton, Hacienda Heights, Harbor City, Long Beach, Norwalk, Whittier, and unincorporated Los Angeles, Homekey 1.0 properties have provided more than 1,000 vulnerable men, women, and children a safe place to stay indoors during the pandemic. Most Homekey 1.0 units started out as interim housing, but all of them will have been converted into permanent supportive housing by 2024.

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Bertrand Cizeau, 45, has been appointed BNP Paribas Group Head of Brand, Communications and Quality with effect from 1st October. He takes over from Antoine Sire, 52, who has decided to leave BNP Paribas in order to pursue a project linked to his lifelong interest in the history of film-making. Bertrand Cizeau previously served as Head of Communication & Advertising at BNP Paribas Personal Finance (then operating under the Cetelem brand) from 2001 to 2011, before becoming Deputy Head of Brand, Communications and Quality for the BNP Paribas Group in 2012, working alongside Antoine Sire. BNP Paribas Group CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafé commented: “During his 16 years at the head of Group Communications, Antoine Sire has steered the process of building the BNP Paribas brand, from the communication work supporting the merger of BNP and Paribas and the creation of the Group logo in 2000, through the ongoing process of internationalisation and the development of our sponsorship and corporate philanthropy policies, to the establishment of our brand presence in the digital media. The BNP Paribas brand is today ranked by Brand Finance as the 8th most valuable bank brand in the world. Antoine has now decided to devote his energies to his personal passion for the cinema. I would like to take this opportunity to convey our gratitude to him for his achievements and to express our great affection for him. Bertrand Cizeau, who embarked on his career with the Group in 1994, has played an important part in its communication work for over ten years. I am confident that we can count on him, together with all the Group's Communication teams, to help drive the BNP Paribas brand forward to further success in the years to come.” Bertrand Cizeau, 45 and the father of three children, holds a Masters degree in International Financial Markets from Paris-Dauphine University. He began his career at Paribas in 1994 in the Financial Management department, where he was in charge of Analyst & Investor Relations. In 1999, he became Managing Director of the GAMMA photo-journalism agency, where he worked notably to transform the editorial approach and enhance the agency's digital capability. From 2001 to 2011, he served as Head of Brand, Communication & Advertising at Cetelem, which subsequently became BNP Paribas Personal Finance. During this time he launched, then rolled out worldwide, the Cetelem brand and communication strategy based on Credito, the little green man, and on the concept of Responsible Credit. In early 2012, he joined the BNP Paribas central Brand, Communications and Quality department as Deputy to the Head of BCQ, Antoine Sire. About BNP Paribas BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com) has a presence in nearly 80 countries with 190,000 employees, including 145,000 in Europe. It ranks highly in its three core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail banking model across Mediterranean basin countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and solid and fast-growing businesses in Asia-Pacific.

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Understanding Jalupro Skin Booster Jalupro biorevitalization is a sought-after and effective anti-aging procedure recommended for both men and women aged 30 and above. It’s often employed when the skin starts showing age-related changes such as fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment is also used to combat photoaging, a skin condition resulting from sun damage and ultraviolet radiation exposure. Those who frequently sunbathe or work outdoors, and those with thin and sensitive skin, are susceptible to photoaging. For younger individuals, Jalupro biorevitalization can help mitigate early signs of skin aging, effects of rapid weight loss, and the adverse impact of UV radiation. For middle-aged and elderly individuals, regular application of this treatment can slow down aging and soften its visible effects, imparting a refreshed appearance to the face and body. This treatment also aids in reducing the visibility of stretch marks and treating trophic skin changes. Jalupro injections are primarily suggested for age-related skin imperfections on the face and body and for conditions associated with reduced synthesis of hyaluronic acid and collagen. In the initial stages, fine lines and wrinkles may appear after a stressful day, with fatigue, or due to lack of sleep. At a relatively younger age, these can be substantially smoothed with proper rest, nutrition, and comprehensive skincare. However, post 30-35 years, aging signs tend to become more persistent. To rectify such changes and deter their rapid progression, bio revitalization is often recommended. Jalupro treatments address a decrease in skin tone, loss of elasticity, deepened natural skin folds, appearance of wrinkles, dry and thinning skin, dull complexion, dark circles, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and skin recovery post traumatic procedures or surgeries. 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Have you ever wondered how much floor slope is considered acceptable in your home? You may never have thought about it before, but it’s surprising how sloped some house floors are, especially when you get down and look at them closely. You might think your floors are totally flat, but it’s very likely that they aren’t! You might then be questioning whether it really matters. If they are flat enough to walk on, won’t that be sufficient? How much floor slope is acceptable? A small amount of slope on your floors is pretty normal, and most people aren’t concerned about this if it occurs. Old homes tend to have more slope than new homes. There are some different standards, but many experts agree that a slope under half an inch over a 20 foot distance is acceptable. How Much Should a Floor Slope? Ideally, all floors would be flat, but this is rarely the case, particularly in old properties. 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They are usually the result of the house “settling” over time. Gradually, as the weather warms up and cools down, the house’s materials will expand and shrink, and it will move a little. This movement often results in the subfloors shifting and becoming uneven. It can also cause the joists in the house to move, and possibly bend. In some cases, however, an uneven floor will simply be the result of a bad installation. If the floor has been installed recently and has a noticeable slope in it, follow up with the company that laid the floor as soon as possible to get it sorted out. Is Having a Sloping Floor Concerning? In some cases, a sloping floor is a cause for concern. It may mean that there is an issue with the house’s foundations. If this is the case, it will usually be coupled with other visible problems, such as cracks in wall tiles, or around the windows and doors. If you can see cracks in your visible exterior foundations, this is a strong indication that there is a problem. If you are worried about this, you should get an expert to come and assess your home’s foundations as soon as possible. They should be able to tell you if there’s anything you need to worry about. If you are thinking of doing something like adding a basement to your house, getting the foundations inspected and any issues taken care of will be a particularly important step, so don’t neglect to do it. In many cases, a slight slope to your floors is nothing to worry about. It may have been caused by the house settling, by a slightly uneven subfloor, or simply by somewhat shoddy workmanship. However, it is better to find out for sure one way or another. Do Sloped Floors Increase the Risk of Falls? In some cases, a sloping floor will put you at greater risk of tripping over, but a mild slope isn’t likely to do this. On the whole, humans can compensate well for walking on a somewhat uneven surface. However, in other cases, a sloping floor does increase the risk of you falling over, and should be dealt with. You will probably notice quickly if a sloped floor is presenting a trip hazard, because you will find yourself stumbling on it more frequently. Get a professional out to look at it if this is the case. What’s the Difference Between a Sloping Floor and a Sagging Floor? A sagging floor will have a dip in the middle, with higher sides. A sloping floor will usually slant down to one point, rather than having raised sides. Either can be a problem, but it’s important to recognize the differences. Sagging floors are often caused by framing issues, but this isn’t always the case. Can You Fix Sloping Floors? You will usually need to get a professional to assess a sloping or sagging floor to determine what has caused the problem. Most issues can be fixed, but foundation issues may be expensive to address. As with many problems, the faster you notice and resolve the issue, the easier it is likely to be. Sometimes, fixing a sloping floor will involve improving the drainage around the foundation, and sometimes it will just mean replacing a joist. This is why it’s so important to have advice from an expert so you know what the issue is and how you should go about addressing it. If you don’t get this advice, you might spend a lot of time and money fixing the wrong problem, and still have a sloping floor when you’ve finished. In general, your floors shouldn’t slope by more than 1.5 inches (maximum) across 20 feet. Some experts suggest that even this much slope is unacceptable, and floors should slope less than 0.5 inches across this span. Remember that it’s common for old homes to have some floor slope, and in many cases, you don’t need to worry about a small amount of unevenness.

Rub the top of the cups between your finger and thumb to separate them and ensure that they are single rather than doubled or tripled. Place one paper baking cup in each section of the muffin tin. Fill each of the paper baking cups approximately 2/3 full of your muffin batter. Do you need to spray paper baking cups? Well, they do prevent cake from sticking to the paper – sometimes just to a minor degree, as illustrated above (that’s greased paper on the left, ungreased on the right). But sometimes, with more delicate cupcakes, greasing the cups actually prevents chunks of cake sticking to the paper when you peel it off. Can you bake in paper cups? Can you bake cupcakes in paper cups without a pan? Absolutely yes. You need to consider that the stiffer the paper, the more stable your cupcake liners will be. What can I use if I don’t have paper baking cups? Use parchment paper instead of cups, Chapple says, for an upgraded case for your muffins or cupcakes, and you’ll never worry about cupcake liners again. First, cut a sheet of parchment into five-to-six-inch squares. What are baking cups used for? Baking cups (aka muffin cups) are used to line muffin and cupcake tins when making cupcakes, muffins or fairy cakes. Their use generally replaces greasing or greasing and flouring the cups. They are generally single-use, disposable items made of pleated wax-treated paper or pleated foil. Can I use aluminum foil instead of cupcake liners? While cupcake wrappers are widely available from supermarkets and specialty baking stores, they are also simple and quick to make at home using aluminum foil if you’re ever in a pinch. … The foil should be cut approximately 1 inch larger than the outside edge of the cupcake molds. Why do my muffins stick to the paper cups? Muffins often stick to the bottom of the wrapper because we’re more likely to try to eat them warm, while cupcakes are cooled entirely so we can frost them. Cakes and muffins shrink a bit as they cool, so they’ll actually loosen their grip on the wrapper slightly as they come to room temperature. Can I use paper cups for muffins? Paper baking cups can replace butter or oil in a muffin tin; they prevent your muffins or cupcakes from sticking to the tin and crumbling into pieces when you try to remove them. … Fill each of the paper baking cups approximately 2/3 full of your muffin batter. Can you bake cupcakes in paper cups without a pan? If you don’t have any mason jar rings, you can just put the liners on a baking sheet by themselves. The foil ones are especially good for this, but you can also double up the paper ones and use them instead. Can I use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper? Aluminum foil is a viable substitute for parchment paper too, but again, depends on your intended usage. Foil is basically a very thin piece of aluminum. … However, unlike parchment paper and wax paper, foil doesn’t have anything that makes it nonstick. Can I use wax paper instead of cupcake liners? Don’t use wax paper to line baking sheets or cake pans or put it in a hot oven. Wax paper is useful in many other ways. … Use parchment paper to line baking sheets, cake pans, pie pans, and meatloaf pans, cook fish and vegetables en papillote, as a makeshift muffin pan liners, and for any of the tasks listed above. Can I bake cupcakes without liners? You can bake excellent muffins or cupcakes and remove them safely from pans without using baking liners as long you effectively grease your baking pan. If you don’t want to bother with liners or make a special trip to the store, you’re not alone. … Liners add to the cost of baking. When using baking cups do you grease? Yes, as long as they’re durable enough to stand on their own. Do I need to grease the cupcake paper liner? Nope! The grease is for the cupcake batter to not stick to the pan, and the liners do the exact same thing, so you don’t have to grease the paper liners as well. Should I spray foil cupcake liners? Also asked, do I need to spray foil cupcake liners? No, it is not necessary to grease your muffin pan if you are using a baking cup. These paper separators should be removed before filling the foil baking cups with batter. How do you make baking cups? - Find a small can or jar that fits inside the muffin well. … - Measure strips of parchment. … - Cut off the strip of parchment. … - Measure squares of parchment. … - Cut the strip of parchment into squares. … - Continue cutting parchment squares. … - Press the squares around the mold to form cups. 1 дек. 2014 г.

Think horse sports and the first thing that comes to mind is probably dressage. But for many equestrian enthusiasts, show jumping is considered the ultimate horse sport. There are several reasons why this is the case. First, it is one of the most challenging disciplines because riders must balance speed, precision, and control while jumping over obstacles. Second, it is a spectator-friendly sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. And lastly, it requires a high level of athleticism and training from both horses and riders. If you’re looking for an intense and exciting horse competition, then show jumping is definitely worth checking out! What is horse show jumping? Horse show jumping is better known by the name “Show Jumping.” This event is performed by the horse and rider navigating a specific obstacle course by jumping over hurdles. The obstacle course is designed by the organizers of the event and is in accordance with the intention of the event. There is a specific time limit as to the duration of the event. Judges grade and score the skill and efficiency and time taken to perform the event. History of Show Jumping The tradition of the English fox hunt is what gave birth to “Show Jumping” in the 1700’s. The laws known as “The Enclosure Acts” were written to put controlling guidelines on horse riding in order to insure safety for the horses. Show Jumping events were originally mostly informal and were held in the British Isles and France throughout the 1800’s; the sport was not popular until fans were able to view the jumps in a controlled space (such as a stadium.) In Italy Army Captain Caprilli revolutionized show jumping by introducing the “forward seat.” The rider’s position on the horse was changed which provided better balance for the horse while jumping. This new riding position was immediately adopted worldwide and is still used today. It replaced the “Dressage seat” which hindered the horse’s jumping potential. The first formal jumping event was held in England in 1907. The riders were soldiers . There were no formal rules for these competitions as the judges wrote a personal opinion of what they had witnessed. In 1925 The BSJA (British Show Jumping Association) was established, and made specific rules for jumping events. It was preceded by The American Horse Show Association founded in 1917. What are the jumping horses breeds There are twelve horse breeds that are considered to be the best jumpers. They are The Holsteiner, The Arabian, The Oldenburg, The WestPhalian, The Trakehner, The Morgan, The Quarter Horse, The Connemara, The Dutch WarmBlood, The Irish Sport Horse, The Hanoverian, The Thoroughbreds. We will briefly describe their specific positive attributes. - The Holsteiner has a long lifespan (35 to 40 years) - The Arabian is very beautiful and has great athletic abilities and stature - The Oldenburg is kind hearted, easily trained and strong - The Westphalian Is easily trained, a fine athlete, and traces its bloodline to the first Persian King - The Trakehner has great style and jumping ability - The Morgan is much smaller than the other breeds, easily trained and friendly - The Quarter Horse is good tempered, has great strength, trainable, and very popular in the USA - The Connemara is of Irish origin, smaller, well balanced and ideal for training youngsters - The Dutch Warmblood is good natured and placid - The Irish Sport Horse is very calm and muscular - The Hanoverian is considered to be a great investment and a great performer - The Thoroughbred is highly intelligent, loyal, agile and fast Is it necessary to train a horse to jump? All horses naturally know how to jump. Any horse will instinctively know when it is necessary to jump. If you do not plan to have your horse perform jumping training is not necessary. However, if your intention is to compete with your horse in Show Jumping events it is recommended that both you and your horse have training with a seasoned professional trainer. You both will learn the fine points of jumping and how to jump correctly according to standardized jumping procedures. These procedures must comply with strict internationally prescribed rules. In a competitive tournament, your jumping activity and jumping time will be keenly observed and scored by professional judges. This process will determine who is considered as the best jumper and the winner of the event. These competitive events are conducted mostly on an adult level. However, there are also competitions for teenagers only. Several interesting features about show jumping Deciding to be involved with show jumping takes serious thinking. It is difficult, exhausting and dangerous. However, once you start to learn it most people quickly become addicted to it, and never stop. The rider must spend a lot of time with the horse in order to create a very strong bond with them; this is essential. There are strict rules that must always be followed to protect both the horse and rider. A very close form of communication must be established between the rider and the horse for successful horse jumping to occur. Only the English riding style is permitted at the Olympics. The rider must develop habits so as not to tire easily; this sport requires a specific set of strenuous demands on the part of the rider. Hence it is essential that the rider develop meaningful endurance skills. The horse must carefully obey the riders commands in order for them to be successful. Horses are incredible animals with extraordinary abilities; the horse can understand the rider’s emotions and act accordingly. How to keep your horse in tip top shape One thing that the rider and the horse have in common is that we are both animals! Often we humans do not think of ourselves as animals. However, just as we must take care of our health we most definitely must take fine care of our horses’ health. In fact the points below are a good guide to follow for the proper care of your jumping horse in order to keep it in great shape and nurture its jumping skills. - Your vet should have the horse taking “joint nutraceuticals” (joint supplements) daily. - Your horse must have the best diet possible in order to keep its weight at a constant level. This will enhance its jumping performance. - Daily exercise is essential. It should not be too strenuous. - Medications to deworm should be used several times a year - Keeping the legs and hooves properly cared for is a must for jumpers. - The teeth must be filed on a regular basis to maintain overall health - The horse must be fed the preferred food for its breed in order to maintain peek health - An annual physical by a vet is required. - Certain vaccinations are required; in some cases regularly - The horse should have some down time for rest,relaxation and grazing. It is essential that these points be kept in mind for the health of the horse. In order to be able to cope with the rigorous constraints that are required to participate in show jumping the horse must always be in peak condition. Factors to consider when buying a Show Jumping horse Serious factors should be thought about and seriously considered before buying a jumping horse. Below we will look into some of these. - Make a list of all the possibilities and alternatives that come to mind regarding purchasing the horse that you need. - Do not be influenced by the horse’s appearance. Be sure to research the horse’s background and performance records inclusive of their judging scores - Be sure that the horse will be able to perform for the next three to four years; this will influence the horses resale value - Be sure also that the horse is not too old - Investigate the horses health records - Be certain that the horse was well cared for - Research the horses breed - Carefully review your budget - Bear in mind that a jumping horse is all about form and precision - Decide if you prefer a colt or an experienced horse We hope that what we have explained is helpful to you regarding Jumping Horses. They are in a specific category of their own, and it is a good idea to know about them and what is expected of them.

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Announce Surprise Release Of New Album BONOBO BONOBO Percussion wizard Mike Dillon has seemingly done everything a musician could dream of. He’s been a key member of bands like Garage A Trois, Dead Kenny Gs and Critters Buggin. He’s served as a key sideman to artists like Rickie Lee Jones, Les Claypool and Ani DiFranco. He’s amassed an extensive catalog of genre-defying recordings. He’s taken to the road relentlessly, building one of the most loyal underground fanbases on the contemporary music scene, while being invited to share bills with bands including Clutch, Dean Ween Group and Umphrey’s McGhee. For nearly three decades, Mike Dillon has been playing exclusively by his own rules. Now, the man championed as a “punk jazz provocateur” has just produced what perhaps may be his shining hour, ‘Bonobo Bonobo.’ The new album, announced for surprise release to coincide with his upcoming Winter tour, was recorded in New Orleans with a collective he calls The Mallet Men—essentially an extended version of his core touring vehicle, The Mike Dillon Band. Produced by bandmate Nathan Lambertson, ‘Bonobo Bonobo’ is available for download now via Dillon’s label, Royal Potato Family and out on all digital music portals next Friday, December 21. Check out the first single, Bonobo Hear and share the title track “Bonobo” here. By drawing from his percussive arsenal—a treasure chest of wonders including vibraphone, marimba, and tabla—and by linking up with some of New Orleans most thrilling musicians, including Stanton Moore (Galactic), Tiffany Lamson (Givers), Doug Belote (Jerry Douglas), James Singleton (Nolatet), Brendan Bull and Ari Kohn (Brass Lighting), G. Maxwell (Miranda Lambert), Cliff Hines (Rickie Lee Jones) and Evan Oberla (O.A.R.), Dillon treats listeners to a searing, frenetic, head-trip of an album. Here there are traces of The Minutemen, Frank Zappa, DC Go-Go, The Butthole Surfers and Tom Waits. But more still, there’s grooves reminiscent of the late 70s’ New York City dance-punk scene, and there are even dashes of Krautrock and stoner rock to be found (without a single guitar!) This is the magic of ‘Bonobo Bonobo’—it genuinely transcends straight-up comparison. In its true essence, it is a fabulous and frenetic cornucopia of sound. As for the artist himself, Dillon considers ‘Bonobo Bonobo’ to be a punk rock record, and undoubtedly, every song on this thirteen-song set backs up that sentiment. His vocals are direly manic and slightly twisted, as he howls and growls like the late, great D. Boon about backstabbing friends (“Shit Talker”), being repulsed by a certain White House resident (“Orange Julius Caesar”) and a take on his own career success, the manically, self-aware (“Big Ass Fish”). The Mallet Men compliment Dillon with exquisite performances, the group being committed to his style-shifting attack, and all being exceptional players in their own right. Ultimately, though, ‘Bonobo Bonobo’ may be best summed up within this context: in his autobiography, ‘Commando,’ Johnny Ramone wrote that he “wrote the book on punk.” In fact, Ramone would double-down on that declaration: “I decide what’s punk. If I’m driving a Cadillac, it’s punk,” he wrote. After decades of operating according to his own blueprint, it’s hard not to think that ‘Bonobo Bonobo’ is truly Mike Dillon’s Cadillac. Beginning with his artistic vision and carrying through in his songs, Mike Dillon is an artist of remarkable creativity, galvanized by his independence and guided by fearless spirit and soul. MIKE DILLON BAND Tour Schedule 12/27 – Baltimore, MD – Ram’s Head Live * 12/28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom * 12/29 – Portland, ME – Aura * 12/30 – Clifton Park, NY – Upstate Concert Hall * 12/31 – Cleveland, OH – Masonic Auditorium Temple Live * 1/2 – Chicago, IL – Tonic Room 1/3 – Grand Rapids, MI – Founder’s Brewing 1/4 – St. Louis, MO – Pop’s Blue Moon Cafe 1/5 – Kansas City, MO – The Ship 1/6 – Denton, TX – Dan’s Silverleaf ** 1/8 – Austin, TX – One-2-One Bar 1/11 – New Orleans, LA – D.B.A. 1/12 – Jackson, MS – Martin’s 1/27 – Pensacola, FL – Chizuko *** 1/29 – Charleston, SC – The Pour House ^ 1/30 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbit’s ^ 1/31 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar ^ 1/1 – Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub ^ 2/2 – Miami, FL – Blackbird Ordinary ^ 2/4 – Carbondale, IL – Longbranch *** 2/7 – Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s # 2/8 – Denver, CO – Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom # 2/9 – Telluride, CO – The Liberty 2/10 – Phoenix, AZ – Center for Divine Awakening 2/12 – San Diego, CA – Winston’s 2/13 – Los Angeles, CA – The Library Room at The Mayfair Hotel 2/14 – San Francisco, CA – Boom Boom Room 2/15 – Talent, OR – Talent Club 2/16 – Portland, OR – Jack London Revue 2/17 – Zig Zag, OR – Skyway Bar and Grill - w/ Clutch ** w/ Ten Hands ^ w/ Marco Benevento - # w/ Greyboy Allstars

Yoga is an age old workout technique that was invented by the learned sages of India. The focus of the yoga regimen is the steadiness of the poses and the pace. When doing the traditional Ashtang or Hatha yoga, it is necessary that you focus on every pose and perform it to the point where you know you can’t push it any further. This will give you a lot of health benefits and will show long lasting results slowly when practiced regularly with a balanced diet. On the other hand, power yoga is a westernised form of the traditional yoga that focuses on the swiftness of the poses and the transitional movement from one pose to another with each breath. The result is a higher and varying degree of cardio-like output that gives you faster results when practised regularly with a balanced diet. Traditional yoga focuses on breathing patterns and steadiness of movement in set sequences that give your body great benefits. Power yoga combines these two with speed and balance fused with a cardio workout to give you more benefits. Power yoga helps to increase your stamina and flexibility along with your emotional balance. Yoga in itself soothes the mind and aligns the body to make it function well from the core. It also boosts your metabolism rate, increases blood circulation and boosts the immune system apart from a range of other advantages. In the power yoga format this goodness is just amplified. Three Power Yoga Tips to Reduce Your Belly Fat You must try the Bhujangasana or the cobra pose – start with the Sooryanamaskara poses until you come to the point where you have to lie face down on the floor and then place your hands beneath your shoulders and place your chin on the floor. Inhale and bring your chest off the floor and try to bend backwards as much as possible, depending on your ability hold this pose for 15-20 seconds and then reverse the Sooryanamaskara routine till you are back up. Do 5-10 reps. Follow the same process as tip 1 till you lie flat on the floor. Now bend your knees and pull your hands backwards until you can hold your ankles while stretching your body like a bow. This is the Dhanurasana. Rock back and forth for more effect and complete the routine with the rest of the Sooryanamaskara. Do 5-10 reps. Combine this asana with another one that requires you to lie down on your back. Then inhale and lift your legs straight up to 45 degrees and stretch out the toes. Then raise yourself with arms stretched out as if you were going to hold your knees but reach out to the toes. Keep the pose for 10-15 seconds while breathing normally. Do 5-10 reps with a 15 second relaxation in between reps to keep the body going.

OH MY GOSH YOU GUYS!! Guess what happened to me today?! It’s no wonder they call this the most wonderful time of the year! SQUEEEEE!! ☺ I have a SECRET SANTA, and she (or he?!) has been leaving me gifts all over the place! The only thing is that I don’t know who it is yet… Before I go KAR-RAY-ZEE trying to figure it out, do you think you could help me?! Okay, great! Let’s start by me rehashing my day and the gifts my Secret Santa left me… I was on my way to my locker when I noticed people gathered all around it with surprised looks on their faces. Apparently someone decided to give it a really festive holiday MAKEOVER complete with Christmas lights, red glittery wrapping paper, green streamers, and these cute little gold and silver bows! The most impressive part was the great big MERRY CHRISTMAS NIKKI!! 😀 message made out of candy canes (the really yummy rainbow fruity kind. My favorite)! Honestly, that message was SO very special to me. And delish! I was STARVING since I skipped breakfast so I ate it all up. I didn’t know what was more amusing, my locker or the massive look of shock and envy plastered all over MacKenzie’s face when she saw it. I was all like, “HEY GIRLFRIEND, JEALOUS MUCH?!” But I only said that inside my head, so nobody heard it but me! Then, when I went to study hall, I noticed a great big basket of homemade Christmas cookies waiting for me on my desk! There was also a note with it that said the following: Santa is red, And holly is too. Because you’re so sweet, This gift it for YOU! 😀 Oh, YOU GUYS. You should’ve tried the Santa cookies. The cream cheese frosting beard was AMAAAAAZING!! My Secret Santa has some MAD BAKING SKILLZ!!! So when I got home later that day and checked the mailbox, I found yet ANOTHER GIFT for me hiding in there too! This time it was the most ADORABLE knitted doggy sweater (for Daisy!) with matching mittens (for me!) and a sack of paw-shaped doggy snacks tied up with a sparkly red ribbon. The next time I walk Daisy, both of us will stay nice and warm in the cold. Plus we’ll be twins!! AWWWWW, SO CUTE! WHAT A THOUGHTFUL GIFT!! Of course there was another message included with the gift, which said the following: If your Secret Santa is who you seek, The answer will be revealed NEXT WEEK! 😀 Gaaaaahhh! How am I supposed to wait until NEXT WEEK?! That’s like SEVEN DAYS from now!! 😟 Well until then, I better hide these doggy snacks from Brianna or she’ll DEVOUR them and there won’t be any left for Daisy! Okay, I need answers people! Who do YOU think my Secret Santa is?! Leave your predictions in the comments below. And don’t forget to read my next diary post to find out who it really is!

Submissions for our 2021 festival are now open!! We are delighted that the 2021 festival will see the return of the UNBROKEN Short Film Prize, allowing us once again to explore the issues surrounding mental health through yet another art form. Our previous three Shortlists set the bar pretty high but we hope that a number of film makers – young & not so young, first timers & old hands, those with experience of the issues & those with an interest – will again feel inspired by the subject matter and the freedom they have to explore it. Submissions currently open!! The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2021. Applicants will be notified on September 9, 2021, whether or not they have been chosen and will be shown as part of the UNBROKEN 2021 Short Film Festival. The Winner, Runner Up and Audience Choice Awards will be announced on 10th October, World Mental Health Day. Criteria for Short Films We are looking for short films of anything from less than a minute to 10 minutes maximum in length, all concerned in some way with mental health. The particular subject and the approach that you take, however, is entirely up to you. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! For full terms and conditions see below. The 2021 Short Film Festival We are delighted that despite the ongoing pandemic the 2021 Short Film Prize will still be able to go ahead! It was held online for the first time in 2020, with international audiences invited to watch and vote for their favourite shortlisted film, we had a staggering 877 individual votes last year and are excited to increase our audience participation this year. The winners, and the recipient of the Audience’s Choice Award, will then be announced on October 10th: World Mental Health Day. We hope to offer an in person screening this year, something we greatly missed in 2020, as being able to interact with our shortlisted filmmakers and hold interviews and Q&As with our audience is one of the highlights of the festival. However this will greatly depend on the ongoing pandemic, the safety of our audience and filmmakers are our top concern. We are delighted that we received our largest number of entries ever last year, with submissions from countries as far-flung as Denmark, Sweden and Spain to Canada, Bulgaria and Thailand! We are delighted that the UNBROKEN Short Film Festival has become international and cannot wait to see this years submitted films! The winning film will receive £100 and the runner up will receive £50. A £25 Audience’s Choice prize will also be awarded. Follow us on Facebook (UNBROKEN and/or Shadow Road), Twitter (@unbrokenfest or @shadowroad) and Instagram (@unbrokenfest or @shadowroad_) for more information about the Short Film Prize and the festival in general! For any other enquiries, feel free to get in touch via our CONTACT page. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2021! 🙂 DIRECTED BY TOM GRACE WINNERS OF THE UNBROKEN 2021 SHORT FILM PRIZE “Thank you UNBROKEN festival, for choosing Perinatal Positivity as this years winner. It is such an honour to win! We made perinatal positivity to help families in early pregnancy to be aware of their mental wellbeing, so that they know that mental health issues in this time are common. We wanted people to know what to do for self-care and where to find support should they need it. We created a film, short edits, a manifesto poster and postcard for Perinatal Postivity, which are all free to use and to embed from www.perinatalpositivity.org. The resources are already being used by many CCG’s, charities and specialists in this country and around the world (it is currently being translated to 10 more languages) – and we are excited that your festival will have introduced the project to more people who may share the film/resources and find them useful. DIRECTED BY EMMA LAZENBY WINNERS OF THE UNBROKEN 2020 SHORT FILM PRIZE “I am extremely honored to win this award. This film was made by a small group of passionate filmmakers who wanted to tell a story that is very much about love. In this case, loving someone who is struggling with mental illness. We tried to give a voice to millions of people who are making sacrifices on a daily basis, just because they want to help. And by winning this award, we know their voices are being heard. I would like to thank the jury for this amazing honor and by helping us to raise awareness of the issues. Thank you so very much.” DIRECTED BY NIELS BUORGONJE, WRITTEN BY BASTIAAN TICHLER AND PRODUCED BY DANIEL AISS WINNER OF THE UNBROKEN 2018 SHORT FILM PRIZE “James and Joel wish to thank all of those who supported the film, whether they were wading through the freezing mud with us on the shoot or simply spreading the word on social media – any involvement, great or small, means a great deal to us as filmmakers. Winning this award is a wonderful achievement and the recognition means so much more given the subject matter behind the festival. We really hope that UNBROKEN becomes a big player on the festival circuit, as the values it represents are of great importance.” PRODUCED BY JOEL MAGUET & DIRECTED BY JAMES SIERADZKI WINNERS OF THE UNBROKEN 2017 SHORT FILM PRIZE TERMS & CONDITIONS 1) We reserve the right to disqualify any competition entries that we deem to be derogatory, unjustifiably disrespectful or offensive, or in any other way inappropriate for inclusion in the festival. 2) By entering this competition you are giving us permission to screen your film as part of the UNBROKEN mental health awareness festival in October 2021. You are also agreeing to take part in certain activities to publicise the UNBROKEN festival and film awards or to complement the screening itself. These may include but are not limited to providing us with a photo and a biography for the website &/or programme, taking part in an interview or Q&A, and writing a guest blog post. Such material as is generated this year may also be used in following years as part of the publicity for future UNBROKEN festivals and Short Film Prizes. 3) The judges’ decision is final. We will not enter into any discussion regarding either the decision made to shortlist (or not) any particular film, or the choice of Winner and Runner Up. 4) In the event of a tie for the Audience’s Choice award, the Festival Director – or, in their absence, their chosen representative – will have the casting vote and their decision will be final.

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing more than 200 African-American owned community newspapers from around the United States, have joined together with the nation’s leading Black and Hispanic law enforcement executives to oppose the Washington, DC City Council proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, a racially discriminatory law. The DC City Council is scheduled to vote tomorrow on the proposed ban. "The NNPA supports any effort that will improve the health and quality of life of Black Americans, as well as the health of all people regardless of race," says Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA President and CEO and civil rights icon. "But we are profoundly aware that over 85% of Black Americans and Hispanic Americans who choose to smoke prefer menthol cigarettes," continued Chavis. In fact, the unintended consequences of such a racially discriminatory ban will set the stage for more negative and more likely counterproductive interactions between law enforcement and people of color. "Banning menthol is not going to make the demand for menthol products go away. We know this because illegal drugs are used by people in every community in every state across this country," says Sgt. Anthony Miranda (Ret. NYPD), National Chairperson, National Latino Officers Association (NLOA). "When there is a high demand, an illegal market will fill the void, if a legal, regulated market does not. Bans and prohibitions don’t work. They actually create crime," stated Miranda. Crime always requires police resources to enforce, otherwise, a ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes would be meaningless. "Given pervasive negative interactions between police and people of color in the U.S., proponents of a menthol ban naively believe that just by including prohibitive language in the legislation, police officers will not utilize a menthol ban to interact with smokers and possessors," said Commissioner Jiles H. Ship, past president, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). "Daily frivolous interactions between police and people of color demonstrate that a menthol ban would give police pretext to approach a smoker to find out where cigarettes were purchased to get to the seller," continued Ship. In recent times, we have seen far too many cases of these encounters lead to verbal and physical altercations and often fatal results. Overall smoking rates in the U.S., despite the tobacco industry’s promotional and advertising tactics in which our government allowed them to engage in until the recent master settlement agreement, is lowest it has ever been in public health history. A recent 700-page report from the U.S. Surgeon General on smoking cessation examines the health impact of bans in the context of smoking cessation. One of the report’s less-publicized conclusions is that there is not enough evidence to conclude that banning menthol cigarettes would cause more people to quit smoking. "The evidence is suggestive but not sufficient to infer that restricting the sale of certain types of tobacco products, such as menthol or other flavored products, increases smoking cessation, especially among certain populations," says the report. The more fundamental issue that should be addressed is social determinants of health. Over the past 30 years, the U.S. has reduced tobacco consumption overall across this country by about 40 percent. And we did not do that with bans and prohibitions or the criminal justice community. We did that with education, counseling and treatment a health and educational perspective. We should continue with that strategy. "We should fund targeted education and behavioral health support before implementing a problematic, unenforceable ban. It is time to deal with root causes of health disparities, not the resulting behaviors," concluded Chavis. - LEAP (Law Enforcement Action Partnership) - NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives) - NBS (Newark Bronze Shields) - NABCJ (National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice) - NABLEO (National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers) - NLOA (National Latino Officers Association) - GCGNY (Grand Council of Guardians New York) - NORST (National Organization of Retired State Troopers) Claudette Perry National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) SOURCE National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)

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Review: New Microsoft Sculpt Comfort KeyboardPosted by aonenetworks On September 27, 2012 Those of us who type a lot know how uncomfortable a traditional keyboard can get. Many of us are always on the search for a new keyboard to suit our wrists better so we can type for long periods without discomfort. Microsoft has recently come out with a new keyboard called the Sculpt Comfort Keyboard that aims to accomplish this goal for a reasonable price. Read on and see if you might be interested in the features it has to offer. About the New Keyboard The Sculpt Comfort has been described as the “La-Z-Boy” of PC Keyboards. It’s Microsoft’s first release of a full-size keyboard in the last two years since they have been focusing on tablet-focused devices instead, so it’s no surprise that the design is fairly original, including Windows 8-specific keys. Some reviewers complain that the spacebar is simply too large, but Microsoft has an answer for this complaint. They say that the vast majority of typists use their right thumb only on spacebars, which leaves a ton of unused space that can be utilized for another useful function. Since the backspace is literally the third most pressed key on most keyboards, Microsoft decided to use the extra space wisely, and split the spacebar into two parts. The Sculpt Comfort has an option to turn the left spacebar key into a “delete” button instead of a space. The idea is that you won’t have to move your wrists at all to correct a mistake made on the screen, and is a useful application of the extra space. The keys are absolutely huge so your fingers will have trouble missing the right key, and a padded wrist rest gives you 2.5 inches of comforting space to put your hands while typing. If you don’t like wrist rests, no problem; you can simply remove it. The key action has a “reduced sound and push quality” to make typing a soft, soundless activity.

“Into the movement” is a documentary that wants to narrate the world as seen through the lens of student political movements. The movie investigates the problems of the various movement experiences, but also be a testimony to the younger generations calling upon a society which at worst exploits them, at best ignores them. The documentary focuses on the story of “Art Lab”, from the occupation of 2011 to present day, although larger space is given to the more recent events. But in no way can a chronological scan take into account what happens from the inside, the debates, the constant questions, the plan-making and all of this cannot be read between the lines of the facts. The project of the documentary was born in autumn of 2012. The basic idea was to follow and narrate what happens inside an independent and unauthorised social center. The chosen approach was (and is) to grasp the real life, waiting for it to happen and never building ad hoc situations, other than the interviews. Lorenzo Melegari was born in 1974 in Parma, where he still lives and works. In order to achieve his degree in political science he studied politics, social science and sociology. At the same time he developed his artistic abilities by following a composition course at the Conservatorio Boito in Parma and playing with local bands. His course at the Conservatorio was particularly difficult but it was certainly useful to learn the "artistic method". As he approached the end of his academic studies he was still progressing in his musical experimentations when he first approached camerawork and the visual sector. He then took a number of useful courses at the Centro Cinema Lino Ventura in Parma where he was mentored by the teachers of the Civica Scuola of Milan and had the opportunity to study different aspects of a video production (editing, sound, shooting, etc.). His first short film Impressioni d’Inverno: Tramonti al Parco Ducale di Parma was screened at the Collecchio Videofilm Festival; the next one Lungoparma dei sospiri won the second award at the Mille e una Parma contest. He collaborated on the film La passeggiata dello scettico with Alessandro Haber, contributing to the set-up of the special contents of the dvd. Later on he returned to music, but this time in relation with images. In collaboration with the pianist Romeo Zucchi he wrote the music and curated the staging of the mute film Malombra (1917) by Carmine Gallone. Among his several projects two music videos deserve to special mention: the first one, Basso Ventre for Las Karne Murta, the second one, Cantare di Garabombo l’invisibile, for Emily Collettivo Musicale. Both received a positive response from the public and thousands of views on the most popular video portals. On the other side, his ten-year activity in public administration allowed him directly experiment in the complexity of the bureaucratic machine and how politics translates its decisions into concrete acts. These in-depth observations are useful for the accurate sociologic analysis that he is doing for Dentro il Collettivo which is on the extreme opposite of bureaucracy, in the messy and creative magma of a politicised community that lives in a social center.

The New York Knicks are sitting around .500 on the season firmly in the play-in tournament hunt, but there’s not a ton of optimism they’ll be able to go on much further than that. Adding Jalen Brunson helped the team out a lot, but it wasn’t enough to make the Knicks more of a contender, and they could be looking to unload a few pieces before the trade deadline instead of adding players. According to The Athletic’s Fred Katz, calls have already begun regarding fours players: Immanuel Quickley, Derrick Rose, Evan Fournier and Cam Reddish. Of the four names, Quickley might be the one that holds the most value considering his age and upside. It’s been reported the Knicks are seeking a first-rounder in exchange for him, but that might be tough to get, especially since Katz notes not all first rounders hold the same value. “Remember, not all first-round picks are created equal,” he wrote. “There is a difference between a top-20 protected first-rounder that eventually turns into a couple of seconds and a more lightly-protected one that has a legitimate chance to come New York’s way.” Can Quickley Be Moved? Quickley is a big part of the Knicks’ rotation, but with so many players on the team vying for minutes, the team can afford to let go of some players to free up playing time. While Quickley is one of those young players that could benefit from minutes, he could prove to be the odd-man-out going forward. “In discussions where the 23-year-old is the standalone piece going out, New York has targeted a future first-round pick, league sources said,” Katz reports. “The team is overflowing with guys who could justify playing time. Moving on from one of the guards could free up space.” Through 24 games this season, Quickley is averaging 10 points per game, so he can provide a good scoring burst for any team he goes to. With him also being 23 years old, it feels like he’s a strange name to be dangled in trades. Katz says the young Knicks guards has some interest from teams around the league, but they might not be willing to meet the asking price. “Quickley has fans in other front offices,” he wrote. “The question is, do they like him enough to pay the Knicks’ price?” What Will Happen? With the Knicks looking for a first-rounder, Quickley could very well find himself sticking around on the roster. Then again, Katz notes this is only in situations where he’s the lone player going out, so a package could make a trade more likely. Katzs reports four players are being discussed in talks, so a team looking for additional scoring and shooting such as the Los Angeles Lakers could potentially add Quickley and Fournier in a hypothetical deal. This would almost certainly mean the Knicks are taking back Russell Westbrook, a player who looks revitalized coming off the bench for the Lakers. Outside of that, it’s difficult to see teams around the league who would want to give up a first-rounder for Quickley, especially since contract extension time is coming up for him next season.

Carlprit (born 20 May 1986) is a Zimbabwean rapper, actor, songwriter and music manager. He has performed and written for acts such as Cascada, Alexandra Stan and Laurent Wolf. He is best known for his song "Fiesta" as well as his appearance in Cascada's 2009 hit single "Evacuate the Dancefloor". The title sold over three million copies worldwide and reached the top 20 on Billboard charts, making Carlprit the first person of Zimbabwean origin to have a song on the top U.S. Billboard charts. Carlprit was born in Avenues, Harare, to a Zimbabwean mother and German father. He grew up at 20 Tom Ward Ave., Cotswold Hills, Mabelreign, Harare. He attended North Park Primary School and Ellis Robins Boys' High School before leaving Harare to live with one of his older brothers in Germany. The youngest of five siblings, Carlprit is the younger brother of rapper Metaphysics of Söhne Mannheims. Carlprit first started releasing records in early 2000 after moving to Germany. In 2003, he appeared on his brother's record [The Universe], from the album Digital Garden. After that, he released numerous unofficial mix tape remixes throughout his neighborhood, but was unable to receive any real recognition due to the language barrier that he faced in Germany. Drawing on his older brother's dealings with multi-platinum German band [Söhne Mannheim's], Carlprit tried to set up his own Hustlers Academy imprint in 2006 with entrepreneur and friend, Dahoud Faron. The label soon broke apart due to creative differences. Without a label and unable to get signed, Carlprit performed club hosting appearances and created YouTube releases as a way of gaining recognition. It was during this time that he met [Tarantado], an up-and-coming rapper from Wuppertal, DedeBeat|DEDE, who later produced and recorded most of Carlprit's first solo mix tape,[Hustlers Academy].

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Jesse James was—arguably–the most notorious cowboy-outlaw of yesteryear. History.com writes, “For 16 years, [he] and his brother, Frank, committed robberies and murders throughout the Midwest. Detective magazines and pulp novels glamorized the James gang, turning them into mythical Robin Hoods who were driven to crime by unethical landowners and bankers. In reality, Jesse James was a ruthless killer who stole only for himself.” Then, on April 3, 1882, he was murdered–“camouflaged”–under the alias of “Tom Howard”—and killed by fellow fugitive Bob Ford, who wanted to collect the $10.000 dead-or-alive bounty on James’s life. Later, Ford was immortalized in Van Morrison’s Ballad of Jesse James as “that dirty little coward that shot Mr. Howard [and] laid Jesse James in his grave.” For more information, the Grateful American Book Prize recommends The Lost Cause: The Trials of Frank and Jesse James by James P. Muehlberger. The Civil War was started by the Confederates at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861. Four years later, they were in retreat from a lack of food and supplies; a Union army blockade preventing a Confederate army withdrawal, Union General Philip Sheridan’s capture of thousands of prisoners of war, and—an ascending–amount of rebel army deserters. On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered “his 28,000 Confederate troops [at Appomattox, VA] to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the …[War]. Forced to abandon the Confederate capital of Richmond, blocked from joining the surviving Confederate force in North Carolina, and harassed constantly by Union cavalry, Lee had no other option,” according to History.com. The Grateful American Book Prize recommends A Youth’s History of the Great Civil War in the United States From 1861 to 1865 by Rushmore G. Horton. On April 15, 1947, Brooklyn “made” history. Twenty-eight year–old Jackie Robinson became the first Black player — ever — in Major League Baseball. It happened at Ebbets Field, the home—then–of the Brooklyn Dodgers. According to History.com, “Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia, to a family of sharecroppers. Growing up, he excelled at sports and attended the University of California at Los Angeles, where he was the first athlete to letter in four varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football and track. After financial difficulties forced Robinson to drop out of UCLA, he joined the army in 1942 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. After protesting instances of racial discrimination during his military service, Robinson was court-martialed in 1944. Ultimately, though, he was honorably discharged.” Sharon Robinson’s Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963, written by the baseball legend’s daughter, was the 2020 winner of the Grateful American Book Prize. History Matters is a biweekly feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize.

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Rebuilding s2/s5 Databases starting tomorrow Issue Type: Emergency work Security Level: Public (all users) (Any user can view this issue (default)) Reporter: Marlen Caemmerer The s2/s5 database host daphne runs out of disk space quite soon. We have huge ibdata files there so we will rebuild them. After that there should be an incredible amount of free disk space. The process of rebuilding the files will probably take a lot of hours so the maintenance window would be starting tomorrow (Friday) 11 PM UTC and ending on Sunday 11 PM UTC. This message is automatically generated by JIRA. For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira some time pasted since our last maintaince-window in June, so hereby I announce the next maintaince-window for Wednesday, 9. November between 16:00 and 20:59 UTC. During this time some software will be updated, server will get rebooted and services may be broken or away. The biggest change will be that we move back from ZEUS to apache – a test-enviroment is setup at the moment and will be ready at 2. November at lastest (I will announce details in a later eMail). If you have suggestions for software that should be updated (like php, perl, mono or something), please fill in a JIRA-bug and tag/label it with "maintaince-window" until 2. November. The roots will list what will be updated/changed/removed at . Userpage: [[:w:de:User:DaB.]] — PGP: 2B255885 Seems the daemon of cronie is not running in willow nor nightshade. Listing the processes with cron name, there's only /usr/sbin/cron which seems to be the daemon for sun crontab. >From clematis process list (where cronie does continue running, so jobs sent from submit were probably not affected), it seems the daemon which should be running is /opt/ts/sbin/crond. Looks like SLOW_OK mark is not recognized for INSERT queries. The query below is marked as SLOW_OK, but unlike to SELECT like queries, report shows just space doubled where the mark was set. All tables in the query below are user tables, I cannot imaging which way such a query would cause any replag increase. On Sun, Nov 6, 2011 at 2:40 AM, <no-reply(a)toolserver.org> wrote: > Hello mashiah, > a MySQL-query of yours was killed because you didn't mark it as SLOW_OK and it have run for 609 seconds which was longer than allowed. > You can find the query below. Please have also a look at to find information how you can avoid killings of your queries. Maybe you can optimze the query too? > The replication lag at kill-time was 121s. > This eMail was sent automaticaly, please don't reply. > INSERT INTO lwl (lwl_id) > SELECT l_from as lwl_id > FROM l > WHERE NOT EXISTS ( > SELECT a2cr_to, > FROM a2cr > WHERE a2cr_to=l_to and > https://wiki.toolserver.org/view/Database_access#Slow_queries_and_the_query… Once again, a question on query killer. Below its report informs that with near-zero replag a very simple count(*) only query on s6 takes too long, and the killer expects SLOW_OK would help. I think something is wrong fundamentally once such a query takes that long, and there is no reason to add SLOW_OK and wait even longer. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 1:28 AM Subject: [TS] Killed SQL-Task 15233729 on db-server z-dat-s6-a a MySQL-query of yours was killed because you didn't mark it as SLOW_OK and it have run for 853 seconds which was longer than allowed. You can find the query below. Please have also a look at to find information how you can avoid killings of your queries. Maybe you can optimze the query too? The replication lag at kill-time was 33s. This eMail was sent automaticaly, please don't reply. SELECT count(*) INTO @tl_count FROM ruwiki_p.templatelinks few days ago I changed a script of SGE to solve some problems. The munin- graphs looks much better now, but of course they don't show everything, so hereby I ask you: Has anyone had problems with SGE in the last 3 days? That's BTW: If you run a bot, try to move it into SGE; nightshade is quite busy from time to time already. Userpage: [[:w:de:User:DaB.]] — PGP: 2B255885 Does anyone know of a tool that shows "Combined contributions" of a bunch of users (similar to how a warchlist/RecentChangesLinked shows the 'combined history' of a bunch of pages) If the tool doesn't exist, could someone please see if it can be coded? We need it to monitor the edits of all students in the [[WP:IEP]]. It should take a page with a bunch of username links as an input and display a I'd write it myself, but I'm quite busy at the moment. Manish*Earth* <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Manishearth>*Talk* •

Marjorie Merriweather Post grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan, and was the daughter of Ella Merriweather Post and Charles William Post of the Post Cereal empire. Throughout her life and privileged travels, she collected objects, works of art, literature, and other objets d’arts worldwide. Here collection includes a vast number of Faberge eggs and the most extensive collection of Russian Imperial era works of art outside of Russia. These are now on display at her former home, Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens. With the hope of collecting beautiful objects and creating enchanting gardens that would one day be displayed and enjoyed by the public, Ms. Post created an enduring legacy of natural beauty, history, and cultural exchange. We very much appreciated her collection on our inaugural visit to Washington D.C. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Location: Washington, D.C. Address:4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 Admission: Purchase timed tickets here Hours: Click here for up to date hours Parking: Free parking on site Handicap Accessible: No Reservations are currently required to visit the estate & garden, and there are separate tickets for the mansion and gardens. We decided to stay here on a whim, and thankfully we could get in to see the gardens, but tickets for the manor were sold out for the day. I’d love to one day come back and see the entire property, but for now, I loved seeing the distinct gardens on the 25-acre estate, including the French knot garden shown above, the lunar garden, a Japanese-inspired garden, and an extensive rose garden. The property also had a rather large glasshouse greenhouse with a vast array of colorful orchids, including several rare and challenging to cultivate varieties. I adore visiting gardens, and as you may have noticed, I make it a point to see at least one garden in each major city we visit. Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens had one of the most lovely gardens we’ve visited in recent memory. There was even a cutting garden near the glasshouse, which the estate caretakers regularly take from to create floral arrangements displayed within the mansion. Our experience here was lovely, and we enjoyed strolling the grounds, taking in nature, and admiring the gardeners’ expertise in crafting intricate floral and shrubbery displays. A giant topiary designed by the property’s gardeners was made from Ivy from Buckingham Palace in London, England, which was quite impressive. Parking was a breeze, and everything was easily walkable. We spent about 3 hours here and had an incredible time. If you love gardens, Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens is undoubtedly a must-visit in Washington, D.C.!

Fáilte Ireland is fighting back as Brexit uncertainty and a struggling sterling hammer the country’s tourism sector. It has launched ‘Get Brexit Ready’, a range of industry supports to help businesses at risk or already struggling. The programme allows individual businesses to self-assess their exposures and risks and provides a range of interventions. The programme will be supported by a dedicated ‘Get Brexit Ready’ website to help individual businesses. The web portal will also include ‘Brexit-check’ – an online tool whereby an individual business can input their own data to determine how Brexit ready they are. Speaking of the importance of tourism, Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly said: “This year we’re going to generate over €8bn in economic revenue to the economy, it’s going to support over a quarter of a million jobs and generate about €2bn in exchequer revenue.” He said that while “one of the most important markets is Britain, there’s an awful lot of unknowns” due to its impending withdrawal from the European Union. Paul Kelly added: “Today is about what we in Fáilte Ireland can do with what we know now to prepare industry for the challenges. Overall our visitor numbers from Britain are down 6pc year to date and holidaymakers down 9pc.” He estimated €88m in lost revenue, and 1,900 fewer jobs, either through loss or not being created by the downturn. The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation put the figure even higher recently – €100m – while Joe Dolan, President of the Irish Hotels Federation, told the Fáilte Ireland event that he believes even €100m is too conservative. Mr Kelly warned of early signs that value for money has been slipping among European markets, including Germany, making Britain a more tempting destination. He said that it’s a double whammy as the dollar to sterling exchange rate means holidays in Britain are now around 20pc cheaper than three years ago for US tourists. “This means that Britain is a very cost-efficient competitior for us,” he warned. Another issue is the slow pace of hotel builds in in-demand Dublin but he said Fáilte Ireland is looking to push other regions where the infrastructure and bed nights are there to cater for international tourists. Fáilte Ireland’s Paul Keeley told the audience, which included hoteliers and other tourism groups, that: “About half of our overseas visits comes from the North and Britain. We know from our feedback we are under pressure with our competitiveness and compounded by issues like capacity. But it’s too big a market to throw in the towel.” And he said the EU issue has been a wake-up call: “What Brexit has served to do is underscore something we already knew – Ireland Inc is overexposed to the British marketplace, and we need to accelerate our efforts to diversify our markets.” He added that while Brexit is “very much a fog – the one thing that has become clear is the fog has lifted over the individual firm. We know that we’re losing business and we’re losing business right around the country and in every sector. We know that the currency fluctuation has made us less competitive and we know from chatting to businesses that they’re struggling with British visitors, and also with Northern visitors, and they’re struggling to hang onto contracts with pricing. “We equally know the saving grace this year has been a very strong US performance but again currency has gone the wrong way of late so I don’t think we can continue to expect the kind of levels we’ve been enjoying out of the US into the future.” Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin told the audience: “Tourism businesses will need to diversify and reposition if they are to adapt to the evolving trading climate and I am confident that this suite of Fáilte Ireland initiatives will help them do that.” The ‘Get Brexit Ready’ initiative will: - Work with 1,000 businesses in an inital €1m package at first to assess their exposure to market uncertainty and their current competitiveness; - Assist businesses to target best prospects in Britain and identify new opportunities there; - Work with businesses which are over-exposed to the British market to diversify their trade to Europe, North America and growing markets like China; - Provide the training and skills supports for tourism professionals to succeed in a Brexit environment. Latest posts by TravelExtra (see all) - Should Ireland join Schengen? These are the 38 points in the ITIC plan for Irish tourism. - September 19, 2023 - ‘Irish tourism is not expected to recover to pre pandemic levels until 2026, behind other sectors’ - September 19, 2023 - Club Travel profits ahead, sales behind 2019 - September 17, 2023 - Man arrested after stabbing incident outside Terminal 1 in Dublin Airport - September 17, 2023 - ‘Pre-pandemic the split was 44/56 in favour of the visitors, now it is 67/33 in favour of home holidays.’ - September 17, 2023

Bill Brooks was born September 12, 1953 in the Appalachian foothills of rural southeastern Ohio . Music has always been a big part of his life. He began his music career in 1967 when , at age 14, became the lead singer for a rock band “ The Beyond-Within” then the psychedelic band “ Fluorescent Mailbox” later with 70’s and 80’s bands “ Shadows of Darkness” and Country Rock band “ Gray Ghost” and as a beach bar musician in Florida during the 90’s to 2002... He has shared the stage with many well known bands and musicians of the 60’s & 70’s: Paul Revere and The Raiders The Royal Guardsmen The Blues Magoos Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs Strawberry Alarm Clock Sadly, during many of his 40 years as a musician, he lived the life he sang about: drinking whiskey, smoking dope, of beer joints, fast livin’ and runnin’ from the law. He was a dead man walking. Till one day the pain and loneliness nearly took his life. Though he had given up on everything, someone had not given up on him…. And that was Jesus Christ…. Bill has turned his will and his life over to the care of God Almighty and he now sings a new song with a new heart.. Bill is an ordained music minister and has dedicated his talents to serving God. Since March 2007, he has been on the road, full time, traveling our country much of the time in a fifth wheel travel trailer, and has been sharing his music ministry as a special Sunday worship guest and evening concerts with churches of many denominations, over 250 Celebrate Recovery groups, Christian coffee houses, correctional institutions, gospel festivals, Christian recovery homes, Cowboy and Biker churches and wherever the Lord opens a door to share the music and testimony that has been placed in his heart. Bill and his wife Judy have 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Bill has released 6 cds his latest, his first live cd, “ On Down The Road“ was just released Dec. 13. His music has seen radio airplay in Europe, Australia , Canada, the United States and on the world wide web. Bill’s music covers a variety of genre’s from Christian country, mountain/country gospel, traditional country and some contemporary Christian. His music was recently described as, The Byrds,Flying Burrito Brothers and Jerry Garcia meet Phil Keaggy ….. Country Gospel Ministries Association Country Gospel Music Association Ohio Valley Christian Music Association Illinois Country Music Association

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