diff --git "a/Test1kW.jsonl" "b/Test1kW.jsonl" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/Test1kW.jsonl" @@ -0,0 +1,1000 @@ +{"text": "4-H Youth Development\n4-H, the nation's largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4-H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4-H is the youth development program of our nation's Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.\nWant to get involved in this great youth program happening in your community?\n4-H is open to all youth ages 6-19 years of age regardless of where you live. Six to eight year olds join as Cloverbuds. Call the Chouteau County Extension office for information on joining one of the four clubs in Chouteau County.\nThe national 4-H emblem is a four-leaf clover with the letter \"H\" on each leaf, denoting Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The four-leaf clover signifies \"Good Luck.\"\n4-H Colors - Green and White\nGreen is nature's most common color and is emblematic of springtime, life and youth. White symbolizes purity and high ideals.\nTo Make the Best Better\nmy Head to clearer thinking,\nmy Heart to greater loyalty,\nmy Hands to larger service, and\nmy Health to better living.\nFor my club, my community, my country and my world.\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension Service prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director of Extension, Extension Service, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717"} +{"text": "Improving collaboration and productivity across multiple locations across the UK\nVectaire, a market leader in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning) industry, overcame a key business challenge \u2013 providing staff IT infrastructure that allowed for collaboration regardless of location, while ensuring that data was kept secure.\nThrough acquisition and organic growth, Vectaire have grown to become a multi skilled, multi disciplined organisation with locations throughout the UK.\nNeil Messider, Head of Finance \u201cWe are a pretty unique organisation in that we have multiple businesses, with their own skills and specialisms, all focused in the HVAC space.\u201d\n\u201cThis means we have an advantage in that we have a unique view of what is going on within our industry. It\u2019s a key strategy for us to be able to share and leverage that information across the group. But that is a lot easier said than done. The more disperse you get as an organisation the more exposure you potentially have to issues like security and disaster recovery.\u201d\nTorix, who have been Vectaire\u2019s IT managed services provider for many years, worked with the team at Vectaire to provide a multi site infrastructure platform that consisted of on-net connectivity, cloud infrastructure and local server infrastructure.\n\u201cTorix have for many years provided us with strategy advice on the best routes forward for our organisation. Although this was a big move for us, we had full confidence the project would be a success due the trust we have with Torix.\u201d Neil commented.\n\u201cAs our managed service provider Torix obviously have a very good understanding of us from a technical standpoint. However, the thing that impressed is the fact that they took a long time consulting with us, understanding where we are as a business and what we want IT to help us achieve.\u201d\nFrom a business value standpoint, moving to this environment meant consolidation and management of data, redundancy and backup in the event of of a disaster while providing Vectaire staff a fast and effective platform to work from \u2013 across all locations.\n\u201cWe now have an IT model to base all our operations on. This allows us to easily scale and quickly profit on our growth. We also have many assurances on the integrity of our data and our ability to perform as a fully functioning business in the event of unforeseen circumstances. These benefits that have been derived from working with Torix have given us a real edge, a real competitive advantage in our marketplace.\u201d Neil concludes."} +{"text": "G-DRIVE Pedal Assist Control System\nThe ADO G-Drive frequency conversion control system can quickly receive signals, and detect, collect and analyze the vehicle to respond to different road conditions. Different power assist modes can be switched at will while riding and collected in real-time to effectively reduce energy loss.\nRemovable 10.4Ah Lithium Battery\nThe lithium-ion battery of ADO electric bicycle has the functions of overcharge, overdischarge, overcurrent, and short circuit protection. After 1000 charging times, the battery still maintains 80% of its capacity.\nThe battery cover is sealed and waterproof, effectively isolating the internal lithium-ion battery, protecting your safety and extending battery life.\n250W Powerful Brushless Geared Hub Motor\nThe newly upgraded high temperature resistant inner ring has better heat dissipation, which can reduce the decay speed of the motor magnet and ensure a longer service life. The maximum motor torque is 40N.m, and the power is very strong, which can take you farther and conquer various road conditions.\nIPX5 Waterproof Headlights\nE-Mark certified headlight, Z-Mark certified taillight. High brightness LED headlight with wide angle lighting to help you ride safely.\nShimano 7-Speed Transmission\nADO choose Shimano 7-speed derailleurs for the A20+ because of Shimano\u2019s reputation and proven performance. The Shimano 7-speed transmission rides very well when combined with the 3-speed adjustable power assist."} +{"text": "Knowledge Management Models Supporting Causal Analysis in Project Design Creation\nKeywords:knowledge management models, causal analysis frameworks, logic models, project design, ICT systems modeling\nCorrect implementation of the processes of building causal analysis frameworks is one of the critical elements to ensure success in the proper preparation of project designs. These frameworks are the foundations on which the provisions of the theory of change are based, and logic models illustrating causal links between input resources, activities, outputs, results (outcomes) and impacts, as well as identified problems related to the needs of stakeholders and their proposed solutions. The proper run of causal analyzes requires collecting and using significant resources of explicit and tacit knowledge related to the conducted community mapping, stakeholder analyzes (their needs and expectations), priorities of financing organizations, feasibility studies, and strategic analyzes of internal and external factors. Adequate support for managing this type of knowledge is essential to ensure the possibility of appropriate improvement of the planning, monitoring, and evaluation systems of projects and programs. One of the potentially available directions for developing research in supporting the management of valuable knowledge in the processes of causal analysis in project design creation may be solutions applying the extensive achievements of ICT systems modeling. The study discussed in this paper was carried out to find answers to the following research question: what is the possibility of using selected knowledge management models to support practical causal analysis that is beneficial in project design preparation? The primary purpose of this paper was to develop and pre-examine knowledge management and logic models in terms of their usefulness in the implementation of project design creation processes. Theoretical considerations related to the proposed models were supplemented with the offered possibilities of their implementation and the development of further research on the potential of improving designing systems, in particular when taking into account explicit and tacit knowledge valuable in the correct implementation of stakeholder expectations management processes for the success of projects and programs.\nCopyright (c) 2022 European Conference on Knowledge Management\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License."} +{"text": "Los Angeles, California\nLate 2019 in Los Angeles, inside the Saban Building will be built a space to reflect and discuss the impact and role of cinema in culture. Designed by Renzo Piano, and in collaboration with Gensler, the new museum will feature a theater and terrace with a capacity for 1,000 people that will provide elevated views of Hollywood.\nSan Antonio, Texas\nDesigned by Sir David Adjaye, it will be a completely new art center funded by artist, collector and philanthropist Linda Pace. The museum will feature 800 works in 14,000 square feet of space (including paintings, sculptures and videos). The aim of the new museum was to launch the artistic scene of San Antonio.\nDesigned by Zaha Hadid architects, the condominium skyscraper will have 62 floors, 669 feet high and 83 units. It is one of the final projects that Hadid made before his death in 2016, one of the most ambitious projects that PBS described the extreme difficulty to design and build the skyscraper in their series \u00abImpossible Builds\u00bb\nThe British designer Thomas Heatherwick announced this scheme for the first time in 2015. The mixed-use development of 300,000 square meters includes shops, offices, homes, a hotel and a school. Shaped like two mountains, the project\u2019s 1,000 structural columns widen into tree planters, creating a green oasis in the growing city, while more than 450 terraces provide communal space for the people who live, work and shop in the complex."} +{"text": "Legends Ranch. Ample arena space provides opportunity to teach horsemanship, to give first horse rides to small children and adults alike. Experienced riders and beginners are welcomed and encouraged to call Legends Ranch their home riding ranch.\nNestled in the wooded plains of Pierce County, just outside JBLM, Legends Horse Training has been quietly setting the standard in top, quality horse training since 2009. Skilled in Natural Horsemanship and more than 25 years training experience. a round pen and lighted arena on sight, effective riding can be done in any conditions.\nLegends Ranch prides themselves in utilizing the most effective and humane training methods to have your horse in a showable mind and spirit. A properly trained horse in a happy horse; a happy horse is a proud horse owner.\nLearn 1o interesting facts about these beautiful creatures!"} +{"text": "RACE: Are We So Different?\nThe Lemon Grove Incident\nSaturday, March 19 11am \u2013 Gill Auditorium\nIt\u2019s a simple truth. People are different. Throughout history, these differences have been a source of community strength and personal identity. They have also been the basis for discrimination and oppression. The idea of \u201crace\u201d has been used historically to describe these differences and justify mistreatment of people and even genocide. Today, contemporary scientific understanding of human variation is beginning to challenge \u201cracial\u201d differences, and even question the very concept of race.\nCurrently appearing at the San Diego Museum of Man (SDMoM), the award-winning and thought-provoking \u201cRACE: Are We So Different?\u201d exhibit, brings together the everyday experience of living with race, its history as an idea, the role of science in that history, and the findings of contemporary science that are challenging its foundations.\nOn Saturday, March 19, Dr. Roberto Alvarez will speak about historic \u201cLemon Grove Incident,\u201d the nation\u2019s first successful school desegregation court case.\nDr. Alvarez will provide an overview of the court case in the context of race desegregation in the U.S. prior to 1954 Brown vs. the Board. The presentation emphasizes the role of the Mexican-American and Immigrant populations in U.S. school desegregation.\nDr. Alvarez\u2019s research interests revolve around personal and academic interests that began on the California U.S. \u2013 Mexico Border. This includes the continuing study of the settlement and long-term accommodation of immigrant communities along the California-Mexico Border. Applying anthropology especially in underrepresented and minority communities in the United States and the long-range empowerment of local peoples is central to Alvarez\u2019s teaching and work. Dr. Alvarez is currently Professor of Ethnic Studies and Director of the Center for Global California Studies at UCSD.\nThe Lecture will begin at 11a.m. in the Gill Auditorium and is open to the public and free with paid admission to the museum.\nLocated beneath the ornate 200-foot California Tower, the SDMoM is the city\u2019s only museum devoted to anthropology and archeology. With its Spanish colonial and mission style architecture, the landmark building was originally constructed for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition. Today, a key focus of the SDMoM is to create and display dynamic and educational anthropological exhibits about people and places throughout the Americas and around the world. For more information on the SDMoM, please visit www.museumofman.org."} +{"text": "Stories of Unsung Heroes Fighting for the Planet\nIn the fight against climate change, the world cannot wait for some hoped-for perfect solution in the future. The crisis is upon us, and we need action now.\nWe need as many different strategies, tools, and ideas as possible; and we need them working right away. We need an all-of-the-above solution.\nOne such solution is the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM).\nThe VCM is not the solution to climate change. But it is a solution.\nIn Carbon Done Correctly, Richard H. Lawrence, Jr. introduces the VCM through the lens of unsung heroes around the globe who are on the front lines of the fight against climate change.\nThe story begins in Honduras, where Proyecto Mirador builds fuel-efficient cookstoves in rural communities. Richard tells how a medical mission in the wake of Hurricane Mitch in 1998 spawned a multi-decade venture to build better, cleaner stoves which improve the lives of people in Honduras while reducing carbon emissions into our atmosphere. Always at the center of the story are the remarkable people who made it all possible.\nBut Proyecto Mirador needed funding to continue its work. Enter the VCM. Richard describes the process of Gold Standard Certification, by which an organization becomes eligible to sell carbon credits, and the subsequent establishing of Cool Effect, a crowdfunding marketplace for carbon-reducing projects around the world.\nAs Richard shows, for the VCM to succeed and reach its true global potential, transparency and quality must be at the heart of carbon-reducing projects: these projects must reach the Top of the Pyramid.\nIn Carbon Done Correctly, you will be inspired by the stories of the work that people are doing to combat climate change, and you will see how the VCM provides an essential tool in helping them, and other people in the future, continue and improve that work for the benefit of our planet.\nRichard H. Lawrence, Jr., is a director and co-founder of several non-profit organizations with specific focus on climate change mitigation. In 2004 Richard and his wife, Dee, founded Proyecto Mirador Foundation, a non-profit that has built over 300,000 fuel-efficient stoves in rural communities across Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua. In 2016 the Lawrences founded Cool Effect, a non-profit online platform that enables individuals, SMEs and Fortune 500 companies to offset their carbon emissions through the highest quality carbon reduction projects worldwide. In 2017 they established High Tide Foundation, a non-profit organization involved in the fight against climate change. In 2020 Richard founded the non-profit Carbon Mapper, which develops satellite technology to pinpoint and track point source emissions, particularly methane. In 2021 he helped establish Global Methane Hub with over $200 million in philanthropic funds to support methane advocacy and mitigation.\nRichard H. Lawrence, Jr., photo courtesy of the publicist."} +{"text": "A technique for simulating extreme-temperature operation of integrated circuits that incorporate silicon carbide (SiC) junction field-effect transistors (JFETs) has been developed. The technique involves modification of NGSPICE, which is an open-source version of the popular Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (SPICE) general-purpose analog-integrated-circuit-simulating software. NGSPICE in its unmodified form is used for simulating and designing circuits made from silicon-based transistors that operate at or near room temperature.\nTwo rapid modifications of NGSPICE source code enable SiC JFETs to be simulated to 500 \u00b0C using the well-known \u201cLevel 1\u201d model for silicon metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). First, the default value of the MOSFET surface potential must be changed. In the unmodified source code, this parameter has a value of 0.6, which corresponds to slightly more than half the bandgap of silicon. In NGSPICE modified to simulate SiC JFETs, this parameter is changed to a value of 1.6, corresponding to slightly more than half the bandgap of SiC. The second modification consists of changing the temperature dependence of MOSFET transconductance and saturation parameters. The unmodified NGSPICE source code implements a T\u20131.5 temperature dependence for these parameters. In order to mimic the temperature behavior of experimental SiC JFETs, a T\u20131.3 temperature dependence must be implemented in the NGSPICE source code.\nFollowing these two simple modifications, the \u201cLevel 1\u201d MOSFET model of the NGSPICE circuit simulation program reasonably approximates the measured high-temperature behavior of experimental SiC JFETs properly operated with zero or reverse bias applied to the gate terminal. Modification of additional silicon parameters in the NGSPICE source code was not necessary to model experimental SiC JFET current-voltage performance across the entire temperature range from 25 to 500 \u00b0C.\nThis work was done by Philip G. Neudeck of Glenn Research Center.\nInquiries concerning rights for the commercial use of this invention should be addressed to NASA Glenn Research Center, Innovative Partnerships Office, Attn: Steve Fedor, Mail Stop 4\u20138, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Refer to LEW-18342-1."} +{"text": "Marlborough Property Investors' Association\n\u201cThe outlook for the global economy has been improving but global political and policy uncertainty remains elevated and debt burdens are high in a number of countries. A sharp reversal in risk sentiment could lead to higher funding costs for New Zealand banks and an increase in domestic borrowing costs. New Zealand\u2019s banks are vulnerable to these risks because of their increasing reliance on offshore funding for credit growth,\u201d Mr Wheeler said.\n\u201cHouse price growth has slowed in the past eight months, in response to tighter loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions, and a more general tightening in credit and affordability pressures in parts of the country. While residential building activity has continued to increase, the rate of house building remains insufficient to meet rapid population growth and the existing housing shortage. House prices remain elevated relative to incomes and rents, and any resurgence would be of concern.\n\u201cDairy prices have recovered significantly in the past 12 months, and the majority of dairy farms are likely to have returned to profitability in the 2016/17 season. However, parts of the dairy sector are carrying excessive debt burdens, and remain vulnerable to a fall in income or an increase in costs. Banks should continue to closely monitor and maintain full provisioning against lending to high risk farms,\u201d he said.\nDeputy Governor Grant Spencer said \u201cThe banking system maintains strong capital and funding buffers, and profitability remains robust. The banking system appears to be operating efficiently when compared with other OECD countries, based on metrics such as cost-to-income ratios, non-performing loans and interest rate spreads.\n\u201cBanks have generally tightened credit conditions in light of funding constraints and the increasing risks around housing. Banks are seeking to reduce their reliance on offshore funding and have raised deposit rates. The Reserve Bank supports a cautious approach to managing foreign debt, in light of lessons learned in the GFC.\n\u201cWhile the LVR restrictions have increased the banks\u2019 resilience to any fall in house prices, a significant share of housing loans are being made at high debt-to-income (DTI) ratios. Such borrowers tend to be more vulnerable to any increase in interest rates or declines in income. The Reserve Bank will soon release a consultation paper proposing the addition of DTI restrictions to our macro-prudential toolkit.\n\u201cThe Reserve Bank is making progress on a number of other initiatives. A review of bank capital requirements is underway and we recently released an issues paper on the intended scope of the review. We recently concluded a review of the outsourcing policy for registered banks, and the Bank and other agencies are assessing the recommendations from the International Monetary Fund\u2019s recent (FSAP) review of New Zealand\u2019s financial system.\u201d"} +{"text": "COVID Relief in Rural Rajasthan\nWhen Wild Frontiers director, JP Sharma, called for support to provide food parcels and protective equipment to help members of the community in his hometown of Bundi, in Rajasthan, India we were quick to respond. During the initial lockdown, many people in Bundi, as was the case across India, were left without their daily wage income.\nThrough the generosity of Wild Frontiers clients, who hold India close to their hearts, our appeal to assist JP in his community raised just over \u00a38000, which allowed him to supply personal protective equipment, thermal scanners and sanitiser to local hospitals and aged care homes. Additional desks and chairs, sanitiser and masks were purchased for a local school, and food parcels were provided for many in the town who had lost their daily wage income. More provisions of were also handed out to people in need as they passed through Bundi en-route to other areas.\nHuge thanks to all who donated to this appeal. Like us, JP was truly blown away by the amount of love and support from Wild Frontiers clients for India and the people of his community, particularly at such a challenging and uncertain time for so many across the world."} +{"text": "Mini globe-shaped 12mm diameter nuggets of light that offer brilliant light disbursement through diamond faceted bulb design, creating a radiant light halo to brighten the night. Gold and yellow are often used to show confidence and dignity, making these light colors ideal for use in holiday themes and plays. Gold lights create the warm ambient glow of antique lighting and look great combined with red lights. Use gold G12 Christmas lights to wrap indoor trees or bring outside to add vibrant illumination to greenery and bushes.\n|12 - 50\n|50 - 200\nReviewed by Helen W.\non Sunday, January 19, 2014\nCould not be happier with these golden little lights. The light produced is soft, not at all harsh. We have them both inside and outdoors, where they are on a deciduous tree. The little golden bulbs actually look like little gold berries or small gold crab apples during the day --- an added bonus! An additional plus is the very fast delivery. We definitely look forward to doing business with Christmas Lights Etc. again.\nReviewed by John D.\non Sunday, December 06, 2015\nJust what I wanted, LED Globe Lights\nI got exactly what I ordered in just a few days.\nReviewed by Cynthia R.\non Monday, December 27, 2021\nG12 LED Globe Gold Prelamped Light Set, Green Wire\nThis is the first time I have experimented with the gold lights. I utilized these on my twig tree and absolutely loved the warm antique look."} +{"text": "Commissioner Angelo Castillo\nHe was named director of US HUD\u2019s Florida State Office of Community Planning and Development in 1996, and Director of Human Services for Broward County in 1998, where he was responsible for a $250 million budget with 1,200 staff. He returned to US HUD as Deputy State Coordinator for Florida in 2000. From 2003 until joining Sheriff Israel\u2019s command staff in 2013, he served as President and CEO of non-profit corporation. He also served as an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University\u2019s Graduate School of Management.\nIn 2004, Mr. Castillo was elected to the Pembroke Pines City Commission becoming the first Hispanic American elected to serve on the City Commission in 30 years. He has four times served as Vice Mayor of his home city.\nCastillo has served as a member of the Broward County Charter Review Commission, is a former Chair and current member of the Broward County Planning Council, the Broward MPO, and the Broward County Tourist Development Council. Other board experience includes board member emeritus Hispanic Unity of Florida, Broward County Juvenile Justice Board, Broward County Health Facilities Authority, Family Central, and Women in Distress boards of directors.\nMr. Castillo has received numerous awards for his work in the field of health and human services, housing and community development, economic development and government finance. He was named Municipal Leader of the Year by the Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters, Humanitarian of the Year by the City of Hope Foundation, Humanitarian of the Year Broward Cystic Fibrosis Association, Elected Official of the Year by the Broward Coalition for the Homeless, and is a recipient of the Stephen R. Booher Memorial Award.\nIn November of 2013, Sheriff Scott Israel named Mr. Castillo to his executive team. As Director of Research and Strategic Planning at BSO, he was responsible for working with stakeholders to define the agency's mission, vision, and long-term goals. A key responsibility of the department is to collect and analyze data that enhances BSO\u2019s core public safety missions and maximizes funding opportunities for the agency. Castillo and his wife, Lisa Yagid Castillo, are parents to two adult daughters, one a registered nurse and the other a college student. Castillo is an avid reader, writer and when possible he plays golf. He maintains a very active Facebook Page devoted to public affairs and civic engagement. He is a self-proclaimed moderate who believes that \"government works for us, not the other way around.\""} +{"text": "\"On The Rise\" Review by Michael Cotton\nKings & Comrades\n\"On The Rise\"\nKings & Comrades originally formed as a two-piece acoustic duo made up of songwriter and vocalist Jeff McCaughey and drummer/percussionist Steve Morris, and the smooth acoustic reggae roots sound is prevalent in their music.\nDespite the duo adding members on bass and keyboards, Kings & Comrades retain a predominately acoustic sound.\nKings & Comrades hail from the City of Brotherly Love and that theme is seen throughout their music, the reggae ideals of justice, love for your fellow man and truth.\nThe four-piece, completed by Dennis Stolle on bass and Brandon Paster on keyboards, are well known around Philadelphia, playing the World Caf\u00e9 Live and headlining The Trocadero Main Stage.\nOpening track Guide and Protect is a simple song about protecting a loved one and sets the tone for the rest of the EP, a gentle, laidback ride.\nTitle track On the Rise \u2013 \u2018stay positive, while we plant the seeds of love\u2019 \u2013 a little ditty which starts with a bass line and then opens up into a melodic tune about rising up and taking what you desire.\nRise Above is your typical reggae roots tune, justice for all, rising above the hate and discrimination. \u2018Hold up take a look, what do you see, see the youth brainwashed by society\u2019.\nThe band will release their latest EP On the Rise, recorded at Studio 4 in November, this coming Tuesday 06/28.\nReviewed by: Michael Cotton\nKings & Comrades Links"} +{"text": "Mammoth Mountain is putting the final touches on the mountain for the 2013 Kamikaze games that begin September 4th \u2013 8th. They\u2019ve put in a lot of work on the mountain and we touched base with them to see what riders can expect at this Mammoth event. Events include the final Pro GRT race, Kamikaze race, Enduro race, and much more. Check out the video detailing some of what you can expect and see some sneak peek pictures of the venue.\nIn 1985 Mammoth Mountain hosted the first-ever lift accessed downhill mountain biking race on the planet earth. Dubbed the Kamikaze Games, the races established the Eastern Sierra as a mountain biking mecca, with riders of all stripes making the pilgrimage from across the globe to pedal Mammoth. The Kamikaze changed bike racing as we know it.\nVideo: 2013 Kamikaze Games Details With Bill\nAfter a lengthy hiatus, the Kamikaze games are back, and the cycling world is once again set to convene in the eastern Sierra. The legends of Mountain Biking\u2019s past will join its present for a weekend of 2-wheeled shenanigans, that also includes a stage race and gran fondo for road bikers.\nIn addition to the numerous downhill races for all skill lievels (Kamikaze, Troy Lee Designs inspired Legends Race, ProGRT/MTBGP)schedule consists of numerous other events including Speed and Style, Dual Slalom, an Enduro, XC, and much more. The Troy Lee Designs Legends Race will see many historical riders competing again. Mammoth is planning on making a comeback in the biking scene. This effort shows their re-commitment to the sport and biking.\nSpeed and Style / Dual Slalom - sneak peek during course construction\nFinal feature on S&S / Dual Slalom will feature some kickers to a big landing\nThe bike rental fleet consists of Rocky Mountain Bikes. They\u2019ve got plenty to pick from within the Rocky Mountain range but make sure you arrive early to ensure you get one.\nLots of Bike Rentals\n1993 Kamikaze Video\nThe Mammoth Bike Park, is one of the leading bike parks in the United States with over 80 miles of trails for all ability levels. As one of the original lift-access bike parks, Mammoth is home to one of the most legendary mountain bike trails in the history of the sport, the Kamikaze. Featuring everything from entry-level double-track to white-knuckle downhills, Mammoth truly has something for everyone. Most recently, Mammoth opened Twilight Zone, Recoil and Pipeline, an array of freeride jump trails that have quickly become the signature trails of the park."} +{"text": "Professor Bybee is a distinguished American academic who has written many books on science and technology education and chaired many important national and international education committees.\nHe is also the academic who helped create the Primary Connections programme for the Australian Academy of Science.\nProfessor Bybee defines STEM Literacy as an individual\u2019s:\n- knowledge, attitudes, and skills to identify questions and problems in life situations, explain the natural and designed world, and draw evidence-based conclusions about STEM-related issues;\n- understanding of the characteristic features of STEM disciplines as forms of human knowledge, inquiry, and design;\n- awareness of how STEM disciplines shape our material, intellectual, and cultural environments; and\n- willingness to engage in STEM-related issues and with the ideas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as a constructive, concerned, and reflective citizen.\nHe regards a background on these issues as just as important for an informed public as having a basic understanding of history or politics.\nProfessor Bybee has written two books particularly relevant to STEM education - The Case for STEM Education: Challenges and Opportunities and STEM Education Now More Than Ever.\nWhilst some chapters are only relevant in the context of STEM education in American, both books offer a rich introduction to both the importance of STEM and how to integrate it into the classroom.\nBoth books can be downloaded as eBooks from the National Science Teachers Store for around AUD 35\nWatch Rodger answering questions from high school students about Science education and PISA"} +{"text": "Perennial Tea Room\nYou are shopping to your heart\u2019s delight at the Pike Market. And now you\u2019d like to take a break, sit down for a moment, and have a nice cup of tea. Somewhere with a table and chairs and a warm atmosphere would be nice. You\u2019re in luck. The Perennial Tea Room (206-448-4054) at 1910 Post Alley is open daily from 9:30am - 6:00pm. The owners, Julee Rosanoff and her business partner Sue Zuege, have been serving the tea community since 1990, 23 years in Seattle.\nShe started hosting tea parties for her family and friends. Then she moved on to giving classes to hotels offering afternoon tea. After that came a tea pot store, and finally, a full tea store.\nJulee loves all kinds of tea, and has a wide variety of loose and packaged teas that are oftentimes annoyingly hard to find. She stocks Barnes & Watson, Bewleys of Ireland, Barry\u2019s, PG Tips, Taylors of Harrogate, Twinings, Typhoo, Harney & Sons, Murroughs, Steven Smith, and Silk Road, among others. The great news is: you will not find these teas in the local grocery store. It\u2019s an opportunity to try a new tea before deciding whether or not you like it enough to buy it in volume. Some teas have sat on my shelf for years, because I don\u2019t like them, won\u2019t drink them, and obviously, will not throw them away. With this assortment and background in tea, do you wonder if Julee blends any of her own teas?\nYes indeed! Perennial Tea Room blends two very special teas: the Perennial Tea Room Seattle Breakfast Blend, a nice get-up-and-get-going morning tea, and Room Eleven, It\u2019s Heaven Tea. Room Eleven was blended by grade schoolers who were studying the Boston Tea Party. With Indian and Ceylon teas, it\u2019s wonderful for afternoons. It may have been what the Patriots threw overboard. Or not.\nBesides tea, the tea room carries delicate yet sturdy cast iron tea pots from the Orient, and an assortment of traditional and whimsical pots. Accessories, tea wares, and books take up the remaining space in the shop.\nThe Perennial Tea Room is a study in tea and it\u2019s culture, and well worth the visit. It\u2019s entertaining, enlightening, and comfortable. Additionally, the Perennial Tea Room is part of the NW Tea Festival, happening Oct 6 & 7, at the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. Check out the website for the tea room: www.perennialtearoom.com, and in the Fall, come to the Festival. Educate yourself, entertain your palate.\nJulee Rosanoff in her tea shop, the Perennial Tea Room.\nHours: Mon - Sun: 9:30am-6pm\n1910 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101"} +{"text": "A\u2026lost classic. The Sub Scorcher is a relaxed rocker, conservatively outlined, higher volumed, easy riding spin on the modern performance shortboard.\nA central concave to spiral-vee in the tail, small wave specific design. Under the feet of young teen phenom, Kolohe Andino, the OG Sub Scorcher was a break out hit, during its initial run. It has remained a custom order mainstay, ever since. With its mellow rocker, wide, stable outline, shallow single to double, to vee in the tail, the Sub Scorcher is as easy paddling, easy planing and easy riding as a modern, pointed nose shortboard gets.\nWe started with our OG Sub Scorcher swallow and introduced the STING. We added a bit of width through the center, some extra rail rocker and injected the radical, area reducing STING at about 18\u201d (1/4 of the way up) from the tail. The STING is followed by a gradual tail curve, into a 6\u201d wide, shallow swallow.\nThe extra width in center assures easy entry and quick planing out of the gate. The STING makes a sharp reduction in width and creates an acute angle for jamming quick, radical, controlled turns into tight sections, or out on the waves open face. Generously dimensioned, with plenty of volume,\nthe SUB SCORCHER-STING, is an every mans, playful, performance shortboard, with the STING design element allowing easy initiation of radical turns and maneuvers."} +{"text": "Hoodies have come a long way from being perceived merely as casual comfort wear. In today\u2019s fashion landscape, hoodies are making a bold statement, incorporating an attitude that sets them apart. This article delves into the evolution of octobers very own hoodies, exploring how they have embraced the \u2018Imp Factor\u2019 and become a symbol of style and individuality.\nFrom Athletic Wear to Urban Chic:\nThe hoodie\u2019s origin can be traced back to the 1930s when it was introduced as athletic wear, primarily for laborers and athletes to keep warm during colder seasons. Over the decades, the hoodie transitioned from a functional garment to a fashion staple, finding its place in urban streetwear.\nCelebrities and Hoodies:\nThe endorsement of hoodies by celebrities has significantly contributed to their rising popularity. Icons like Kanye West, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber have been spotted donning hoodies, showcasing their versatility and ability to exude attitude while maintaining comfort.\nHoodies as a Statement Piece:\nStreetwear culture has played a pivotal role in redefining how hoodies are perceived. Brands like Supreme, Off-White, and Palace have elevated the Travis Scott Merch hoodie into a high-fashion item, making it a symbol of rebellion and individuality. The incorporation of unique designs, bold logos, and unconventional materials have fueled this evolution.\nTailoring the Imp Factor:\nOne of the defining aspects of modern hoodies is the ability to personalize and customize them. From choosing specific colors to adding personalized patches or artwork, individuals can now tailor their hoodies to reflect their personality and style, making them a true statement of individuality.\nThe Gender-Neutral Appeal:\nHoodies have transcended gender norms and are now celebrated as a unisex fashion staple. The versatility and comfort of hoodies have made them a go-to choice for people of all genders, further emphasizing their role in challenging traditional fashion standards.\nHoodies in High Fashion:\nHoodies have not only infiltrated streetwear but have also made their mark on high fashion runways. Renowned designers have embraced hoodies as part of their collections, showcasing their adaptability and potential to redefine luxury fashion, blurring the lines between high and casual style.\nSustainability and Ethical Choices:\nThe contemporary fashion industry places a significant emphasis on sustainability and ethical sourcing. Hoodies, being a popular choice, have also seen a surge in sustainable and ethically produced options. Brands are incorporating eco-friendly materials and ethical manufacturing practices, aligning with the modern consumer\u2019s values.\nThe hoodie has truly come of age, evolving from its humble beginnings as sportswear to becoming a canvas for personal expression and a symbol of style with an \u2018Imp Factor.\u2019 Its journey from athletic wear to a fashion statement reflects the ever-changing nature of fashion and its ability to adapt to societal shifts, ultimately leaving a lasting imprint on the fashion world."} +{"text": "An Expressive and Modular Layer Activation Mechanism for Context-Oriented Programming\nContext. There is a trend in the software industry towards building systems that dynamically adapt their behavior in response to their surrounding environment, given the proliferation of various technological devices, such as notebooks, smartphones, and wearables, capable of capturing their execution context. Context-oriented Programming (COP) allows developers to use layer abstractions to adapt software behavior to the context. A layer is associated with a context and can be dynamically activated in direct response to gathered information from its surrounding execution environment. However, most existing layer activation mechanisms have been tailored specifically to address a particular concern; implying that developers need to tweak layer definitions in contortive ways or create new specialized activation mechanisms altogether if their specific needs are not supported.\nObjective. Complementing ideas to expressively declare activation mechanism models with interfaces that define conditionals of activation mechanisms modularly, this paper proposes an Expressive and Modular Activation mechanism, named EMA.\nMethod. To propose EMA, we analyze existing activation mechanisms in COP regarding activation features and scope strategies. After, we propose the design of EMA and validate it with a case study discussion.\nConclusions. Our proposed mechanism allows developers to instantiate different activation scope strategies and interfaces to decouple the declaration of activation mechanism conditionals from the base code.\nThu 5 OctDisplayed time zone: Bogota, Lima, Quito, Rio Branco change\n15:30 - 17:00\n|Slicing Shared-Memory Concurrent Programs, The Threaded System Dependence Graph Revisited\n|An Expressive and Modular Layer Activation Mechanism for Context-Oriented Programming\nJournal First Track\nPaul Leger Universidad Cat\u00f3lica del Norte, Chile, Nicol\u00e1s Cardozo Universidad de los Andes, Hidehiko Masuhara Tokyo Institute of TechnologyLink to publication DOI\n|Dynamic Slicing of WebAssembly Binaries\nQuentin Sti\u00e9venart Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al (UQAM), David Binkley Loyola University Maryland, Coen De Roover Vrije Universiteit BrusselPre-print\n|OLA: Property Directed Outer Loop Abstraction for Efficient Verification of Reactive Systems\n|A Component-Sensitive Static Analysis Based Approach for Modeling Intents in Android Apps"} +{"text": "The quest to identify Leonardo da Vinci's model for the Mona Lisa has found what is thought to be her crypt under a convent in Florence, Italy.\nIt was discovered after a foot of modern concrete was removed to unearth ancient bricks,\nNow scientists are to conduct DNA tests on the bones and compare them to the remains of Gherardini's children who are buried in a nearby church.\nArcheologists using geo-radar scanners still hope to find enough of the model's skull in the tomb at Sant'Orsola convent to be able to reconstruct what she really looked like and finally solve the riddle of the Mona Lisa's smile.\nCultural Heritage Committee president Silvano Vinceti said: \"This is a very exciting discovery but there is much work still to do,\" according to\nPresent at the dig was Natalia Gucciardini Strozzi, the Italian princess ancestor of Gherardini.\nInitially she had opposed the dig saying she should be allowed to \"rest in peace\" but now she is giving it her backing after meeting Professor Vinceti and his team.\n\"At first the thought of the dig horrified me but now I am fascinated, I find it interesting to think that this is the final resting place of one of my ancestors,\" she said.\nLisa Gheradini, who died in 1542, was the wife of a rich silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo. In Italy the Mona Lisa is known as \"La Gioconda\",\nThe Russian army has used Kinzhal and Zircon hypersonic missiles during the special military operation in Ukraine and the new weapons have confirmed their characteristics"} +{"text": "This document specifies a test and assessment method for determining the contribution of fire protection systems to the fire resistance of circular and rectangular solid steel bar. ISO 834-10 and ISO 834-11 cover other section shapes such as angles, channels and flats. This document is not intended to be used for twisted wire or for cold or hot rolled steel bar which is primarily used for the reinforcement of concrete.\nThis document is applicable for the protection of solid bar up to a maximum diameter of 130 mm and in the case of rectangular bar the maximum side length shall be limited to 130 mm with a maximum aspect ratio of 2:1 against the shorter length side. Beyond these limits, the solid steel bars are covered in ISO 834-10 and ISO 834-11.\nThis document is intended to be used with any applied fire protection system, including multi-layered systems, that have demonstrated their integrity/stickability when tested on floor beams and hollow sections under load, and assessed in accordance with ISO 834-11.\nThis document does not incorporate results from a loaded test on a tension member. Guidance for conducting a fire test on a steel bar under a tensile load is provided in Annex C.\nThis document contains the fire test methodology to provide data on the thermal characteristics of the fire protection system when exposed to the standard temperature/time curve specified in ISO 834-1. It also contains an assessment method for the analysis of the test data.\nThe limits of applicability of the results of the assessment arising from the fire test are defined together with permitted direct application of the results to different steel types and sizes over the range of thicknesses of the applied fire protection system tested.\nThe assessment procedure is used to establish:\n\u2014 on the basis of temperature data derived from testing steel bars, any practical constraints on the use of the fire protection system under fire test conditions, (the physical performance);\n\u2014 on the basis of the temperature data derived from testing steel bars, the thermal properties of the fire protection system, (the thermal performance).\nThe limits of applicability of the results of the assessment arising from the fire test are defined together with permitted direct application of the results to different steel types and sizes of steel bar over the range of thicknesses of the applied fire protection system tested.\nThis document describes testing in both the vertical and horizontal orientations at the discretion of the sponsor."} +{"text": "Everywhere you go, everyone has a \u201cnew\u201d way of doing something. Everything has to be faster, better, and more supreme than the proven way of making money. This is why so many people fail, because they think they can just put up a website, put their link into an autoblaster, and get rich overnight. It doesn\u2019t work like that. Even worst is when people join an affiliate network, sign up to promote a particular product, and then just blast their affiliate link all over the place.\nAnd yes, there are high priced internet marketing training programs that advise this kind of marketing. It\u2019s frightening isn\u2019t it? It makes new age marketers like myself look bad and frowned upon, because my methods work, and it doesn\u2019t take a genius to implement them and see results. Whenever you come across an internet marketing training program, you have to keep an eye out for a few things.\nYou should look to see if the person has something free to offer you \u2013 to sample. This way you can \u201ctest drive\u201d their expertise, and take a peek to see what they have to say. Then you should be able to take what you\u2019ve learned from their free sample, and be able to apply it to your business. This is crucial, because just because you pay for an internet marketing program, doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re going to learn the important stuff.\nThere\u2019s a well-known marketer online (who\u2019s name I won\u2019t disclose) who had an online business program. He had tons of testimonials from people who used his strategies and were making thousands of dollars per month. Some of them were making thousands of dollars per day. Actually\u2026 some of them were making over $10,000 per day \u2013 and they attributed their success to this guy\u2019s course.\nSo I bought the course for $39 (out of intrigue), and what did I find? I found a glorified sales pitch to purchase his $995 \u201cadvanced course\u201d about making executive marketing recruiters money on the internet. The material in the course that I bought only talked about why most people aren\u2019t making money online, and how people promote products that they want to promote \u2013 INSTEAD of selling what people are looking for.\nWho doesn\u2019t know that? What business owner would sell something that nobody desires? This is simple market research. So I bought the $39 course and was highly disappointed, and quite mad because of the testimonials that I saw that were associated with this course. So these are some of the games and gimmicks some of the new age \u201cgurus\u201d like to play in order to boost their bank account, and take advantage of people.\nSo this was certainly not the best internet marketing training program I\u2019ve seen. The old age internet marketer\u2019s actually delivered when it came to value, and that is why they are legendary and are in the \u201chall of fame\u201d of marketing. Nowadays you can go to YouTube and find over 100 gurus who have an internet marketing \u201csuccess system\u201d that is unique from everybody else\u2019s. If you take a look at the ads, they all sound the same. And when you buy the products, most of them is just rehashed information.\nThere are a lot internet marketing training programs on the internet, and you can\u2019t trust just anybody. If you\u2019re going to follow someone, make sure they have a real website \u2013 and not just an ugly affiliate link. Make sure they have an email newsletter that you can subscribe to and learn from. Make sure they have training articles and free materials that you can learn from. Make sure you can reach them by email and via social media. And make sure they are current and on top of the latest trends in the internet marketing industry."} +{"text": "Brightside Tax Relief provides tax relief to clients in Nevada.\nWelcome to Brightside Tax Relief\nAt Brightside Tax Relief, our mission is clear: We take the stress out of resolving tax issues. As experts in partial payment installment solutions, we provide exceptional service and guidance for clients in Nevada struggling with complex IRS issues. Challenges from tax debts can seem insurmountable but rest assured \u2013 your solution starts here.\nFlexible IRS Payment Plan\nIf you are overwhelmed by IRS debt and do not see a way forward, a Flexible IRS Payment Plan might be exactly what you need. At Brightside Tax Relief, we understand how burdensome this can become on both individuals and businesses alike. Our team works tirelessly to negotiate an affordable payment plan that ensures compliance without causing undue financial hardship.\nWe delve into every detail of your tax situation before developing tailor-made plans designed specifically for each client\u2019s unique circumstances regarding their Partial Payment Installment setup in Nevada.\nPartial Tax Payment Options\nFor everyone feeling trapped under the heavy burden of unpaid taxes or unfiled returns, there\u2019s no need to carry it all alone any longer; think \u2018Brightside\u2019. We offer various Partial Tax Payment options which entail paying part of what you owe over time while gradually reducing your overall tax liability.\nYou don\u2019t have to live under constant fear of aggressive collection actions like wage garnishments or liens placed on personal property when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Let us guide you through strategically benefiting from our extensive knowledge pertaining to partial payment installment methods.\nReduced Installment Agreement\nDealing with considerable amounts owing? You could potentially qualify for a Reduced Installment Agreement that allows lower payments than typically required by standard regulations. A significant number of taxpayers aren\u2019t aware such provisions exist within the IRS code!\nDon\u2019t let lack of information keep you stuck under enormous debt pressure when dealing with the complexities of partial payment installment agreements in Nevada. We are here to help you understand, navigate through and take full advantage of this service.\nPartial Pay Installment Agreement\nBrightside Tax Relief prides itself on providing comprehensive solutions to taxpayers who find themselves unable to clear their tax debt fully within the time span approved by law. This is where our specialized Partial Pay Installment Agreement service comes into play.\nThis program allows eligible taxpayers \u2013 individuals or businesses alike \u2013 an avenue towards paying only a portion of their overall due amount over an extended period until they effectively reduce their entire outstanding balance. You need not feel cornered any more with your tax problems when Brightside\u2019s partial payment installment experts are there offering effective strategies for every unique situation faced by clients in Nevada.\nAt Brightside Tax Relief, we believe that everyone deserves a second chance at financial freedom and peace from IRS worries! Our committed team takes pride in ensuring all Nevadans have access to fair, affordable repayment options for better tomorrow\u2019s today."} +{"text": "Penmore Press is pleased to introduce author John Harmon Mclroy, whose new novel, Benjamin Franklin and The Quaker Murders, the first in a series of mruder mysteries featuring Benjamin Franklin is soon to be released.\nJohn Harmon McElroy was born in a small glass-manufacturing town on the banks of the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania, and two of his ancestors fought for American independence in the Revolutionary War. A graduate of Princeton University, John spent two years as an ensign on a destroyer escort radar picket ship in the mid-Atlantic, keeping watch for Soviet bombers. He is a professor emeritus of American literature at the University of Arizona, was twice appointed a Fulbright professor of American studies, and is the author of four books on American cultural history. For over twenty years he taught The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin in a course he created called Literature of the Early Republic."} +{"text": "NXLog Community Edition\nThe modern, open-source log collector\nImplementing a centralized logging system plays a critical role in IT security. Logs from all critical infrastructure elements need to be collected and forwarded securely and reliably to a central log server while taking into account the various types of log sources, formats, and platforms.\nFree Open-source Log Collector\nThe NXLog Community Edition comes with ready-to-deploy installation packages for Microsoft Windows and GNU/Linux. It is available at no cost under the terms of the NXLog Public License.\nThe source code is available for GNU/Linux users to modify and recompile under the terms of its license\nCollect data from most common log sources\nSupports the most common data sources such as Windows Event Log, flat files, and syslog.\nStructured logging by parsing and rewriting\nIn addition to full syslog compatibility, it can also parse and generate CSV, W3C, GELF, JSON, XML, and KVP formats and has its own binary data transport format.\nSend your event data to most popular solutions\nNeed to ship data to ELK, Graylog, Loggly, or some other SIEM? We\u2019ve got you covered!\nReliable and secure\nIn addition to the unreliable UDP transport, the NXLog CE also supports TCP and TLS-based network transport and message buffering.\nFlexible and powerful\nLog message rewrite, event correlation, enrichment, filtering, pattern matching, conversion and many more features.\nUses a simple configuration file format that is easy to customize for you to get started right away.\nWith its small footprint, it can run practically unnoticed in the background as a service using minimal resources.\nLooking For More Features?\nWhile the NXLog Community Edition provides all the flexibility and performance of the NXLog engine, the NXLog Enterprise Edition includes additional modules and core features along with timely hot-fixes and updates, which are crucial to enterprise environments.\nNXLog Enterprise Edition can provide highly configurable, secure, centralized log collection solutions that can help organizations meet compliance mandates.\nWe are committed to maintaining the NXLog Community Edition for years to come, though please note that this is a volunteer effort. If you\u2019d like to get involved, download the source code. The public contrib repository contains projects that extend its functionality. You can also post questions, provide answers to questions, or engage in conversations with other users in the Community Forum."} +{"text": "Above is an image of 1301 fluorescent tubes powered only by the electric fields generated by overhead powerlines. It was created by Richard Box while artist-in-residence at Bristol University\u2019s physics department.\nHe got the idea for the installation after a chance conversation with a friend. \u2018He was telling me he used to play with a fluorescent tube under the pylons by his house,\u2019 says Box. \u2018He said it lit up like a light sabre.\u2019 Box decided to see if he could fill a field with tubes lit by powerlines. After a few weeks hunting for a site, he found a field, slipped the local farmer \u00c2\u00a3200 and planted 3,600 square metres with tubes collected from hospitals.\nA fluorescent tube glows when an electrical voltage is set up across it. The electric field set up inside the tube excites atoms of mercury gas, making them emit ultraviolet light. This invisible light strikes the phosphor coating on the glass tube, making it glow. Because powerlines are typically 400,000 volts, and Earth is at an electrical potential voltage of zero volts, pylons create electric fields between the cables they carry and the ground.Box denies that he aimed to draw attention to the potential dangers of powerlines, \u2018For me, it was just the amazement of taking something that\u2019s invisible and making it visible,\u2019"} +{"text": "Muchachomalo Brand Store Amsterdam\nThe Muchachomalo Brand Store in Amsterdam is located on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, a filled canal in the center of Amsterdam. On the east side of Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, a series of alleys lead to Amsterdam's premier shopping area, the Kalverstraat and the Nieuwendijk (and further to Damrak). The Muchachomalo store in Amsterdam has been around for more than 10 years and is also our first store opened. Store manager Kevin has been in charge of this store for a long time and describes it as a small, but also super cozy store! At the Muchachomalo Brand Store in Amsterdam you will find all new collections of men's, women's and children's underwear, also various sale items are offered here.\nContact details:Muchachomalo Brand Store Amsterdam\nNieuwezijds Voorburgwal 149 Amsterdam,\nPhone number \u2013 020 422 9922\nMuchachomalo Brand Store Haarlem\nThe Muchachomalo Brand Store in Haarlem is located in the Barteljorisstraat, a shopping street in the center of the North Holland city of Haarlem. The street runs north from the Grote Markt near the town hall. There are no fewer than eight national monuments in the street. In addition to the Muchachomalo Brand Store, there are plenty of other shops in the Barteljorisstraat. Perfect for a day of shopping!\nFrom the start of the store in Haarlem, which was in 2019, Lotte the store manager has already been there and she has seen our store grow in fame in the city center of Haarlem. In Haarlem we have the space to show a very large part of our men's and women's collection. Think of the very latest fashion collection for men, boys, girls and women, easywear and solids. Our colleagues would love to see you at our brand store in Haarlem to take you along all of our beautiful products and to tell you the stories behind our boxer shorts!\nContact details:Muchachomalo Brand Store Haarlem\nBarteljorisstraat 3 Haarlem, 2011 RA\nPhone number \u2013 023 303 1004\nBatavia Stad Fashion Outlet is the first fashion outlet in the Netherlands, located at the Markermeer in Lelystad. The outlet is named after a ship called the Batavia from 1628, a replica of which is moored nearby, at the Bataviawerf. The outlet center has 150 stores, of which the Muchachomalo store is one. Here you will find the outlet collection of Muchachomalo for women, men and children's underwear. The sales team, led by Imka, ensures that all sizes are always in stock here. Discover the men, women and children's underwear collection from Muchachomalo in Batavia Stad Fashion outlet.\nContact details:Muchachomalo Outlet Store Bataviastad\nBataviaplein 117 Lelystad, 8242 PS\nPhone number \u2013 0320 85 97 44"} +{"text": "Incubate to Innovate uses empathy-centered methodologies that offer new approaches to creating and sustaining learning environments. We help our clients dream their bold future and define strategies to get there. We work with schools, non-profits, and businesses scaling innovation and transforming their culture through learning.\nUtilizing our ChangeMaker Mindsets\u2122, our team uses collaborative problem-solving and powerful ideas to empower leaders and learners through organizational innovation.\nThe pace of culture and progress demands all organizations to continue to be learners to remain experts. Incubate to innovate offers organizations pathways to define, scale, and support innovative learning strategies.\nWe partner with you to accelerate innovation through empathy-led partnerships to execute your strategic vision.\nUsing people-centered design, we empower you to generate ideas and executable strategies to scale innovation.\nCreate Paths For Learning\nWe design, develop, and facilitate dynamic experiences and customized deliverables that inspire professional learning and growth for organizations and teams."} +{"text": "Our professional model makers build scale models for architects, developers, engineers, and naval architects. We blend technology and traditional skills to produce exactly the right model for your design, whether for a masterplan, competition model, landscaping \u2013 or yacht design \u2013 or to represent an engineering specification.\nWe offer advice on a range of issues relating to the design of an architectural model, especially material choices.\nTo help a model stand out to win a competition or a bid for a new contract, we offer dynamic lighting for architectural models, on an incredibly flexible system. It can display something as simple as tonal \u2018breathing\u2019 between colours, to forming the core of a rich interactive experience.\nThe architectural model making department was established over thirty five years ago. As the company has grown, we have kept our work ethic the same \u2013 to approach every project with enthusiasm. Visit Our Work to see some of the projects we\u2019ve undertaken or contact us.\nWHITE AND TIMBER ARCHITECTURAL MODELS\nChoosing the right material is particularly important on small scale proposal models, where space is a premium, or on abstract competition models, where design features and ideas can be communicated in unconventional ways. A combination of white acrylic and timber model creates contrast, or we can combine different shades of wood to highlight features in the design.\nThese architectural models tend towards being eye-catching, abstract, highly conceptual or purely fantastic. Our skills in specialist paint finishing, electronics, and materials all come into play when developing and making these models. We are proud to have a range of successful bid-winning competition models in our portfolio. Some of the more elaborate we have made include the architectural model for Foster + Partners\u2019 Yongsan Development.\nOur maritime model makers use computer-aided technologies to reproduce the lines and forms of the design, combined with traditional hand finishing skills and attention to detail to assure quality. We bring models to life with specialist paint finishing, working rigs, and scale furniture. We can also create stripped-down, conceptual Speedform models, an effective tool for the design process, or marketing of yachts and seacraft. Our CNC facilities enable us to capture the clean flowing lines of luxury and super yacht models. These are stunning display centre-pieces for boardrooms and offices.\nOIL AND GAS\nUsing architectural modelmaking processes, we build models for the oil and gas industry. The example of the Large Chemical Injector included 3D printing a kit of parts, which easily clicked together to form the large structure, using colour to define the features in the system.\nOn behalf of Wilmott Dixon and ADP we would like to thank you for all your time and effort in delivering an incredible amount of work in such a short time. Your enthusiasm and promptness in achieving an almost impossible task was exceptional\u2026 thank you for playing a big role in pulling a very comprehensive bid together.\nJoe Morgan \u2013 ADP"} +{"text": "For the last six weeks, we have seen headlines in the business pages about the share markets around the world going down, then going up the next day, followed by a fall the following day.\nThis is normal - the reason that the media is following these movements at the moment, is because of the size of the movements.\nLike the natural world, markets follow cycles.\nFor the last two years, along with most of your fund managers we have been anticipating a correction in the investment markets. It feels well overdue, and the long run of positive returns seems to have been exacerbated by the excitement of large corporate tax cuts in the USA following the election of Donald Trump as President.\nHowever, because things are cyclical, we need adjustments from time to time. The table below is an excellent reference graph to see how even with major events, the markets continue to grow as the value of companies grow over time. History_Shows_2018_A4_Final. Because most of your fund managers have been expecting this correction for some time, they have been holding more cash than normal (some between 15% and 20% of the portfolio), waiting for share valuations to adjust. This is a buying opportunity for them, but also for you if you are in a position to buy investments.\nIf you are a regular investor, then ups and downs like we have at the moment is great for your long term investment portfolio.\nHowever, if you are in the situation where you are living off your investments, then the volatility is something that is to be expected, and over time will even out.\nWe might see very limited, or nil returns from markets for a 18 month to 30 month time period, or it might only be 12 months or it could be longer. We don't know.\nThe key is to understand that as the worlds economies and companies continue to innovate and grow, your investments in markets will continue to grow.\nFor people who are starting to invest, we will 'dollar cost average' your investments into the markets (putting in a small amount each month) over a defined time period, to even out the volatility.\nWhen you change your investment strategy as you start living off your investments, we adjust your portfolio to make it less aggressive, adding more cash and fixed interest investments.\nLong Term vs Short Term investments\nIf you are at the stage of your life where you are living off your investments, and drawing down your portfolio, the key is making sure that you have the following investments:\n- An Emergency Cash fund (that gets topped up whenever you use it)\n- At least one year (and ideally two years) of investments in 'cash' or short term term deposits for your day to day living costs\n- Your longer term investments in a well diversified investment portfolio that represents your risk profile and stage of life."} +{"text": "Office address: 155 University Avenue, Suite 4 Toronto, ON M5H 3B7 Canada\nYear established: 2014\nCompany type: Institutional Financial Services provider, capital markets\nParent company: Cboe Global Markets\nCEO and key people: Jos Schmitt (CEO)\nFinancing Status: Formerly PE-Backed\nAequitas Neo Exchange is a leading Canadian exchange company that was established in 2012. The organization's mission is to empower investors through fair and transparent markets, and it has quickly become one of the most innovative and respected exchanges in Canada. In this article, we will explore the history, products, services, culture, and CEO of Aequitas Neo Exchange.\nAequitas Neo Exchange was established in 2012 with the goal of providing investors with a more fair and transparent market. The exchange was founded by a group of experienced financial industry leaders who saw a need for a new exchange that would put the interests of investors first. Since its launch, Aequitas Neo Exchange has quickly become one of the most innovative and respected exchanges in Canada, and it has been recognized for its commitment to fair and transparent markets.\nAequitas Neo Exchange offers a range of products and services designed to empower investors and provide them with greater access to information and market data. These include:\nThe exchange also provides investors with a range of tools and resources, including educational materials and research reports, to help them make informed investment decisions.\nThe culture at Aequitas Neo Exchange is centered around a commitment to empowering investors through fair and transparent markets. The organization's employees are dedicated to providing investors with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and they are passionate about helping them make informed investment decisions. The company values innovation, ethical behavior, and a strong work ethic, and these values are evident in the quality of service that Aequitas Neo Exchange provides.\nJos Schmitt is the CEO of Aequitas Neo Exchange. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Jos is a highly respected figure in the Canadian financial community. He is known for his commitment to empowering investors through fair and transparent markets, and his leadership has been instrumental in the growth and success of Aequitas Neo Exchange. Jos is a graduate of the Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke and holds several industry certifications. He is also a frequent speaker at financial industry conferences and is highly sought after for his insights into the financial services industry.\nIn conclusion, Aequitas Neo Exchange is a leading Canadian exchange company that is dedicated to empowering investors through fair and transparent markets. With a range of innovative products and services, a commitment to investor education, and a passion for helping investors succeed, Aequitas Neo Exchange is well-positioned to continue its success in the years to come. The organization's commitment to promoting fair and transparent markets makes it an important resource for investors and the financial industry as a whole.\nReport reveals that 32 listed firms hold crypto assets\nThe new fund is looking at tech companies and will have a majority allocation toward blue-chip stocks\nThe new fund aims to profit from irrational and emotion-driven investor decisions\nSecurities regulators have been urged to ensure a more complete picture of trading activity for investors\nThe CEO of Canada\u2019s newest exchange explains the importance of responsible investing"} +{"text": "Monday, July 30, 2007\nPostcards from Congress\nMuch has been made of Iraqi lawmakers taking a long vacation in the midst of chaos.\nSome have also questioned the August recess of our own noble US legislators. In the midst of a war spiraling out of control, a collapsing Department of Justice, a continuing attempt to consolidate power by the Executive Branch, an ongoing threat to our civil liberties, I think it would be appropriate for the House and Senate to abbreviate their August hiatus.\nWhat harm would come in shortening their journey back to their home territories. I doubt there would be many complaints from constituents who want something done about the war, the Attorney General, the President and yes, when the Bear starts sliding, our economy.\nIn Connecticut, we know our Senators will be out of touch. Dodd's on his quixotic run for President, so he'll likely be visiting other home territories, and Creepy Joe Lieberman, he'll pop up in places he knows folks won't scream at him. Don't expect to find Creepy Joe at the local diner. He doesn't need your vote this year.\nAs for our Representatives, sure they deserve a week or two to visit Hammonasset, but will they be doing the work of the people for a month, or will it be junkets and margaritas on the Vineyard?\nSometime this week, give your representative a call and ask them to shorten the traditional Congressional break (instituted, by the way, in a time before air conditioning when DC was a fetid swamp in August...oh right, air conditioning hasn't changed that), and return to the life or death work that waits on their desks. At the very least, ask for a schedule of what your representative will be doing in August. Maybe they'll send you a postcard."} +{"text": "Gun \u201cbuy back\u201d programs (which are ill named as you can\u2019t buy something back unless you previously owned it) are one of the dumbest ideas that government agencies have ever conjured up to fight crime. Anybody with working cognitive capabilities could tell you that criminals aren\u2019t the ones who will turn in their firearms for the measly offering made by the state. Well it appears as though one police department has figured out that many guns that have been turned in are actually non-functional shit. That\u2019s their claimed reason for offering less money at least although I\u2019d say it\u2019s likely they are just getting cheap:\nInstead of offering $50 per gun, the city will pay $50 per person.\nThis is being done to discourage people who might misuse the program as a way to unload defective weapons, said Martha Earnhardt, a spokeswoman for the Montgomery Department of Public Safety. A news release about the buyback program states that the city specifically forbids gun dealers from participating in the buyback.\nIf you have a firearm you wish to rid yourself of be smart and sell it to somebody who will give you fair market value for it. Most firearms are worth more than $50.00 and frankly I find the actions being performed by departments doing these gun \u201cbuy back\u201d programs to be fraudulent. They are taking advantage of people who haven\u2019t a clue what firearms are worth which is something the state often decries when private individuals do it.\nPersonally I find handing over completely broken and non-fixable firearms to the state a great idea. It\u2019s kind of like getting stolen money back, you dump a broken gun and receive $50.00 of your taxpayer money back. On top of that no functional firearm is needlessly destroyed.\nA tip of the hat goes to The Truth About Guns for bringing this article to light."} +{"text": "Evie Maye B.\nEvie Maye is a surreal focused artist nestled onto an island in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She started out in vet school because of her focus on biology and nature in general after being apart of an experimental surgery for a heart defect at as a child. However, quickly realized that it wasn\u2019t for her. After her first year of college, another divorce in the family, and her step father suffering a stroke she found herself with no motivation, no money and no job.\nAfter dropping out, 6 months of job hunting ensued. During this time she started painting and drawing, picking random colors and just scribbling to see what came out. Eventually she found a job as a cashier at the local co-op which would solidify that art was her path and throw her into even more situation that inspired growth. She made her first sales to people there and many of the other employees were artists which gave her hope. Fast forward a few years after leaving a toxic relationship, COVID came about. This gave her the time to really focus on art and the space to discover she is Autistic and ADHD, springing her to change her life and how she goes about handling the chaos of it all. She got her degree in marketing management, moved to help her stepfather, and started making art her main focus.\nShe now owns three businesses. RudeMaye is the main focus which is a collection of her work. She also makes natural stone aquarium decor and is a billing specialist for therapists. Her love of color is very apparent in her work and lifestyle, focusing her interests on ethereal creations that incorporate historical, scientific, and natural references. She enjoys painting the \u201cotherness\u201d of people in surreal portraiture and creating abstract or geometric backgrounds for them to land on. Funny enough she still likes to pick colors at random, she\u2019s a firm believer that art makes itself to some degree. As she says:\n\u201cIt always works out. The random colors consistently create something unexpected and end up being cohesive. I just have to figure out how they want to be applied, although sometimes they do it for themselves. The amount of random spills and paint bottle explosions that turn into amazing things is shocking. If you roll with the punches beautiful things can happen.\u201d"} +{"text": "EEA grants are the contribution of the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area and strengthening bilateral relations with the 15 beneficiary States in eastern and southern Europe and the Baltic States.\nIn total, the three countries contributed EUR 3.3 billion between 1994 and 2014 and EUR 1.55 billion for the 2014-2021 funding period. More details are available on the www.eeagrants.org and www.eeagrants.ro\nThe RO-CULTURE programme is implemented by the Ministry of Culture through the Project Management Unit and has the overall objective of strengthening economic and social development through cultural cooperation, cultural entrepreneurship and cultural heritage management. The budget of the Program is approximately 34 million euro. More details are available on the www.ro-cultura.ro"} +{"text": "This is where we take everything learned in the Executive Protection training course and now apply it. This course will only be for those who have completed and excelled in the Executive Protection training course. It will be by invitation only based on our instructors assessment of each student upon completion of the EP training course. Those who have completed EP training courses at other agencies that we accept or have ample years of on the job training in the Executive Protection field may contact us as to whether or not they qualify for this course.\nThis course will entail all the necessary work required for a live detail. Students will have to now put into action everything they learned in the EP training course. You will have to perform a security advance and threat assessment in preparation for a real live detail with a VIP on the final day of class. The majority of this course will not take place in a classroom setting, but rather out in the field. What you will do in this course will be no different than what industry professionals do on a daily basis. You will be working a real live Executive Protection detail and perform all operations involved with such a detail.\nUpon completion of this course, student will no longer wonder what the EP industry is like. They will have experienced it for themselves first hand. This course will prepare you for the expected and make you mindful of the unexpected. It will be the closest training to the real thing that you can receive.\nFinancing/Payment Plans now available!!!\nDiscounts available for all students who have already completed the Executive Protection course or TASA course with ESS Global."} +{"text": "GUAPACHA MARTINEZ Jorge Ariel\ncongresos y reuniones cient\u00edficas\nSYNTHESIS OF BRANCHED COPOLYMERS AND HOMOPOLYMERS OF PROPYLENE\nGUAPACHA, JORGE A.; FAILLA, MARCELO D.; QUINZANI, LIDIA M.\nSimposio; XV Simposio Argentino de Pol\u00edmeros; 2021\nBranched polypropylenes have been synthesized from two linear polymers: an isotactic polypropylene and a propylene-ethylene random copolymer. The synthesis was performed in two steps. Commercial polymers were grafted with maleic anhydride and then crosslinked with a bifunctional amine by reactive modification. Chemical modifications and changes in the molecular structureof the polymers were analyzed by a combination of infrared spectroscopy, size exclusion chromatography, and shear and extensional rheology. The results confirm the grafting of anhydride groups and the incorporation of long-chain branches in both linear polymers."} +{"text": "To make your polish female features reference to a bride the most comfortable and pleasant, go along with these tips. Before getting to the search alone, it\u2019s great to figure out exactly what a university mail order bride actually is. This notion belongs to women who register on a customized dating site with a aim to find a spouse from abroad.\nAll the things can be done at home, just in lots of clicks. 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This simple page, have dynamic links to the official documentation mentioned above, making it a must have for any vue developer\nNews VueJs podcast \u2013 https://news.vuejs.org/\nA weekly podcast created to provide Vue developers with the latest news and tutorials to stay up-to-date with their technology. Very useful to know in advance what is coming in future releases.\nVue Cheat sheet \u2013 https://www.vuemastery.com/vue-cheat-sheet/\nA free cheat sheet that include all the essential vue syntax provided by the creator of Vue Mastery. This is perfect for people that like to have a visual reference to the Vue api\nNativeScript \u2013 https://www.nativescript.org/vue\nAn open source framework to build truly native mobile apps. It is great to get started with their online playground and fantastic to use, as it enables you to use your Vue skills to make native app.\nCodesandbox \u2013 https://codesandbox.io\nA powerful online code editor for Vue. It is packed with everything you need to get started and more. It is constantly updated with new feature, and it the one stop for any new project ideas that you may have.\nStorybook \u2013 https://storybook.js.org/\nStorybook is a development environment for UI components. It is packed with fantastic free add-ons ( accessibility, responsiveness, dynamic variables). And it is a great resource for any mid/large Vue project. (support other framework).\nVue Devtools ( Chrome / Firefox) \u2013 https://github.com/vuejs/vue-devtools\nChrome and Firefox DevTools extension for debugging Vue.js applications. A must have for all Vue developers. It support new Vue developer to get started by analysing the components and their state, and it is useful for experience developer to check performance, events triggering and so much more.\nVue mastery \u2013https://www.vuemastery.com/\nVue mastery is the one stop for any training resources. They are the biggest supporters of Vue Js ( they donate part of the revenue) and often offer good deals.\nVue interview question \u2013 https://www.toptal.com/vue-js/interview-questions\nI really hope the resources above will turn to be useful, and please do not hesitate to comment and send me a message if you think that I have missed anything that should be added."} +{"text": "Checking for non-preferred file/folder path names (may take a long time depending on the number of files/folders) ...\nThis resource contains some files/folders that have non-preferred characters in their name. Show non-conforming files/folders.\nThis resource contains content types with files that need to be updated to match with metadata changes. Show content type files that need updating.\n|This resource does not have an owner who is an active HydroShare user. 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Battalion Chief Brackett established command and the Brooks Street Station crew used a hose line to extinguish the bulk of the fire from the exterior before making entry. The Central Station crew established a water supply from a nearby hydrant and performed a search of the residence for any potential victims. The Fremont Street Station crew performed a secondary search. There were no occupants inside the residence at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.\nAn emergency callback of off-duty fire personnel was initiated to provide emergency coverage for the City. The house was determined to be a total loss with preliminary damage estimates at $25,000.\nThe cause of the fire is still under investigation by Galesburg Fire Investigators in cooperation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.\n***Courtesy of the Galesburg Fire Department***"} +{"text": "Jonathan Frankle, assistant professor of computer science, develops experimental methods for understanding the behavior of neural networks. He is a cofounder of a startup based on his work. Frankle, who earned his Ph.D. in machine learning from MIT, and bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s in computer science from Princeton, is also actively involved in technology policy and spent a year working at the Georgetown University Law Center in this capacity.\nSeven scientists and engineers are joining the Harvard Computer Science faculty, bringing expertise in a range of areas including emerging frontiers of artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum engineering and data science. The additions will strengthen and diversify research, teaching, and scholarship in Harvard\u2019s highly interdisciplinary program.\nThe new faculty will have appointments in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). The offices and labs of SEAS computer scientists are housed in Harvard\u2019s newly opened Science and Engineering Complex, a state-of-the-art centerpiece of the University\u2019s Allston campus and regional innovation cluster.\nSham Kakade, an expert in statistical machine learning, will join Harvard in January as the Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science. Kakade, who helped lay the statistical framework for reinforcement learning and introduced tensor methods for latent structure discovery, explores the mathematical foundations of machine learning and AI. His work spans economics, neuroscience, and applied and theoretical machine learning. Kakade is currently a professor of computer science and statistics at the University of Washington and Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research. He received his Ph.D. at the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, University College London, and his B.S. in physics at Caltech.\nAlso accepting appointments to the Harvard Computer Science faculty are:\nAnurag Anshu, assistant professor of computer science, whose work explores the complexity of quantum many-body systems through the lens of quantum complexity theory and quantum information theory. At Harvard, Anshu will engage in research and teaching in quantum computing, particularly with the University\u2019s recently launched Ph.D. program in Quantum Science and Engineering. Currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, he earned his Ph.D. from the Centre for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore, and bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.\nDavid Alvarez-Melis will join SEAS as assistant professor of computer science and applied mathematics from Microsoft Research New England, where he is a senior researcher in the machine learning and statistics group. His research draws on ideas from statistics, optimization, and applied mathematics to make machine learning more trustworthy and more broadly relevant to data-limited applications, particularly those arising in the natural and medical sciences. He received his Ph.D. in computer science from MIT, bachelor\u2019s from ITAM in Mexico City and master\u2019s from New York University\u2019s Courant Institute, both in mathematics."} +{"text": "The Bemodo AI Content Wizard\nAI Copywriting is revolutionizing the way content is created. AI can create thousands of words of content for blogs, articles, websites, social media, and videos 10X faster than trying to write it by yourself. But where do you start? Tried ChatGPT and gotten lousy output?\nThe Bemodo AI Content Wizard will guide you through the process of creating fantastic content that sounds like you wrote it. Want to write the content in someone else\u2019s voice and style? The Content Wizard will assist you with that as well.\nTry it today \u2013 14 day FREE trial.\n100% money back guarantee if not fully satisfied.\nThe Pro Version monthly subscription comes with:\n- 60,000 words of output every month.\n- AI 101 Class: A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Artificial Intelligence\n- AI 201 Class: AI Content Creation: Building Prompts and Templates\n- Membership to the Bemodo AI Facebook group"} +{"text": "Jury Finds Bush, Blanco, Nagin Committed Crimes against Humanity\nBetween August 29, 2007 and September 2, 2007, a Tribunal of 16 esteemed jurists from nine countries, including Algeria, Brazil, France, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, South Africa, Venezuela, and the United States, convened in New Orleans to hear testimony by experts and survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.\nAfter hearing nearly 30 hours of testimony by hurricane survivors and experts \u2013 covering government neglect and negligence in 15 areas, ranging from police brutality to environmental racism, from misappropriation of relief to gentrification, the jurists announced their preliminary findings.\nJill Soffiyah Elijah, the Deputy Director of the Criminal Justice Institute at Harvard Law School and Coordinating Justice for the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, announced the Tribunal\u2019s preliminary findings, \u201cIt is our view that the US Government has committed crimes against humanity particularly in relation to its failure to maintain functional levees that should have protected the City of New Orleans from flooding\u2026.it was the reckless disregard and, in some instances, negligence of the US government, the state of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans that created the devastation we continue to see today.\u201d\nElijah also announced that the Tribunal made preliminary findings that the federal, state and local governments are guilty of violating the human rights to life, dignity and recognition of personhood; the right to be free from racial discrimination- \u2013 especially as it pertains to the actions of law enforcement personnel and vigilantes; the right to return, resettlement and reintegration of internally displaced persons; the right to be free from degrading treatment and punishment; the right to freedom of movement; the right to adequate housing and education; the right to vote and participate in governance and the right to a fair trial, the right to liberty and security of person and the right to equal protection under the law. Both actions and failure to act by the governments had disproportionate devastating impact with respect to race and gender.\nThe jurists announced that they would deliver their final verdict December 8, 2007-the second anniversary of the Katrina Survivors\u2019 Assembly. In the meantime, prosecutors will be submitting additional evidence and videotaped affidavits from an additional 25 survivors.\nProsecution Team and Tribunal Conveners\nThe prosecution team included experienced attorneys from respected legal associations around the country: the ACLU of New York, National Economic and Social Rights Initiative, the US Human Rights Network, the National Conference of Black Lawyers, the Center for Constitutional Rights, National Lawyers Guild, the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College, the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Mississippi Workers Center for Human Rights, Washington DC Legal Defender, Mississippi Disaster Relief Coalition, International Association of Democratic Lawyers, Legal Empowerment Center and the Louisiana Justice Initiative.\nThe Tribunal Conveners-representi ng movements for justice on four continents-reminded Tribunal participants and witnesses of the solemnity of their task. Lybon Mabasa, a founding member with Stephen Biko of the Black Consciousness Movement w in South Africa, insisted, \u201cWe must hold these criminal governments to account in order to stop the world from sinking into barbarism and to make the world one where life is worth living.\u201d"} +{"text": "Comment made by: pbwolf\nThere is more than a decorative difference between lists and vectors!\nThis does not seem like a doc bug. The transducer flavor of the function fails to meet a well-stated contract.\nIn the alternative, that it is just a doc bug and it's OK for partition-all to produce lists sometimes and vectors sometimes, based on a subtle configuration of your program, which you might change for computational reasons, with the nature of the returned structures farthest from your mind, thereby inadvertently up-ending all of your downstream conj's... then the doc bug is essentially that the docs have, all these years, over-stated an internal implementation detail by promising lists, and the safe way to consume the result of partition-all would be with sequence functions only."} +{"text": "Maps & Control Decriptions\nWe are keen to try out new ideas and one of those is on-line training which has been used successfully elsewhere.\nThere are lots of important skills and knowledge that are easier and more enjoyable to learn from the comfort of your own home rather than in a cold winter woods.\nSo on Wednesday 9th February at 7pm-8pm, we will run a Zoom training focussed on maps and control descriptions. We\u2019ll start with a couple of games and then break out in to smaller groups for some other activities.\nIf you want to join, please respond via Spond or email firstname.lastname@example.org so we can send the Zoom details.\nIn February there are two HH events (Mardley on 5th and Ashridge on 27th). Training on the 12th has been challenged by half term and competing activities so we will not be running in-person training on 12th Feb but will be back in March.\nAll juniors are welcome and the training is suitable for all under 18s."} +{"text": "Passion for highest purity. Since 1948.\nHans Schmidbauer was a tinkerer and always had a large portion of curiosity in his blood. He was never satisfied with the status quo. And so it came as it had to come. The trained watchmaker noticed that the process of cleaning watches and their small parts was laborious. And so it made sense for him to build a product. This was the birth of his own company, the Factory of Electrical Machines, Elma. His first product, the Elma Super Elite, paved the way for the young company\u2019s success. The name Elma became a household word among watchmakers, and today there is hardly a watchmaker who does not know Elma.\nElma\u2019s success story started in Singen (Hohentwiel) and developed continuously over the years. In the early 1960s, the first successful steps were taken in the field of ultrasonic technology, the core competence of today\u2019s Elma. In 1973 there was the first handover of the baton within the family to Manfred Schmidbauer. The son of the company\u2019s founder continued to shape the company and expanded internationally to more than 80 countries today. Since 2021, the third generation, Mirja Schmidbauer, has been at the helm, leading the company into the digital future with competence and foresight.\nYou want to know more about this? Take a look into 75 years of Elma."} +{"text": "J.MURPHY and Sons Limited has announced that the London-bound on-slip will re-open to traffic ahead of schedule on Friday 12 April 2013 and phase four of the works will start. Phase four will see Stanford Road closed for improvement works and the off-peak diversion of the A13 for major bridge works from Friday 12 April.\nJourney times will be longer for those who use Stanford Road, as the approved safe diversion route is via the Orsett Cock Roundabout. The diversion will be in place for two weeks. These works have been brought forward from the original closure to allow construction to progress whilst the bridge installation works are being completed.\nTo ensure commuters are safe, during major work on the bridge structure, the A13 will be diverted, taking traffic up the junction\u2019s slip roads and back down onto the A13. The majority of this work will take place between Friday 12 April and 6 May and will see the diversion in place all weekends from 20.00 on Fridays until 5.00 on Mondays and on most weeknights from 20.00 until 5.00.\nMurphy Construction Manager, Simon Fay, said: \u201cThe patience and understanding of all road users during the construction of the junction improvements has been a great help, and we will continue to work hard to keep any inconvenience to a minimum.\u201d\nDiversion routes have been approved by the highways authority and are designed to provide a safe alternative road, capable of handling an equivalent or higher level of road traffic.\nThe works are being undertaken to increase the capacity of the A13/A1014 junction by widening it from the current two lanes to three lanes. Each of the slip roads will see significant remodelling as part of the works. Despite slip road closures, the junction will operate a single lane usage to maintain access to all surrounding areas.\nRoad users are recommended to subscribe to the email alerts system on www.a13roadworks.co.uk, which will provide advanced warning of changes to traffic management, allowing them to better plan their daily commute. Diversion routes will be signposted and road closures kept to a minimum. Road users should plan their journey and allow extra time whilst the restrictions are in place."} +{"text": "Eastern Guruma Pty Ltd is a civil and mining contractor that is 100% owned by members of the traditional owner group, Eastern Guruma (EG) which surrounds Tom Price in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Eastern Guruma is an Australian proprietary company, limited by shares. Eastern Guruma represents the interests of the traditional custodians of the Guruma Mali Wartu Aboriginal Corporation and the \u201cnative title\u201d land area of about 6,774 km2 located 40 kms north of Paraburdoo, Western Australia.\nKarlayura Group is a proudly 100% Aboriginal owned profit-for-purpose business 100% owned by the traditional owners of the Nyiyaparli and Banyjima country. Karlayura Group is an Australian proprietary company, limited by shares. Karlayura Group exists to get \u2018family\u2019 back on country, reserve Aboriginal cultural traditions and develop strong and self-sustaining communities. Karlayura Group represents the interests of the traditional custodians of the Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation and the \u201cnative title\u201d land area centred on Newman, Western Australia.\nToday, Friday 11th June 2021, Eastern Guruma and Karlayura Group entered into, a Heads of Agreement through which to establish an Incorporated Joint Venture entity to deliver synergies in mutually beneficial and complimentary cultural and business opportunities within their respective native title areas.\nJointly, Eastern Guruma and Karlayura Group have mutual intent to:"} +{"text": "Buy Bulk Coffee Beans: Large Trading portal provides the best quality products to buy in bulk, this includes coffee beans. Order coffee beans online / Cheap coffee beans for sale / Where to buy coffee beans online. Robusta beans, Arabica coffee beans / Black coffee beans wholesale\nArabica Roasted coffee beans:\nTo start with, these coffee beans are one of our bestsellers, offering a velvety aroma and an everyday coffee. Sometimes also known as \u2018mountain coffee,\u2019 and representing about 60% of global production, arabica beans are less acidic, less bitter and highly caffeinated with a robust flavor. Our coffee beans are always fresh, of the highest grade and packaged with the tightest quality control standards. This is to ensure that your beans have no visible defects.\nBlack Robusta Coffee Beans: Our Robusta coffee beans are also non-gmo and available in both green or roasted and equally contain nearly twice as much caffeine than the arabica bean. Our coffee beans are of the highest grade with no visible defects thanks to our professional selection and experienced quality check. Are you equally looking for where to buy coffee beans online? 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Trust us with your order and sit back while our professional team does the whole work for you."} +{"text": "A A part of Costa del Sol, Malaga coastline is regarded as a crucial destination of the Mediterranean. Using a temperate local climate, this location provides a good setting to the holidaymakers to invest a unforgettable day trip in this article. The mountain protects the coast from cold north winds. At first a Phoenician colony, this coastal town was managed by Greeks, Carthaginians, Visigoths, Arabs and Christians.\nIn the present time It is just a rich maritime town that will boast of its rich lifestyle and custom. The archeological museums in the city possess fantastic evidences in opposition to this fact with regard to the abundant cultural values. And helpful approach from the inhabitants even further improves the joy of being right here. Even a short stroll can make you encounter many wonderful Locations inside of Malaga. Continues to be of Muslims palaces of business directory malaga your Alcazaba fortress and outdated walls really encourage you go on an extended foot march to envisage the beauty of this metropolis. The streets with the old walls and Alcazaba fortress is superbly adorned with palm and orange trees.\nBrowsing Picasso's household in which he was born is an additional pleasant experience. Energetic plaza de la Merced instills terrific enthusiasm in you. You can hold the panoramic see of the town within the best of Gibralfaro Castle. This vital portion Andalucia province in Spain possessed tremendous natural splendor in from of coastal surroundings. Baroque Cathedral, Arab fortress, double wall, museum of high-quality arts are a few of the greatest attractions one can't disregard. Larios Road is the principle small business spot of the town. Accommodation in Malaga is not any difficulty in the least."} +{"text": "Despite the snow, more artists dropped off their work for the Gallery 99 exhibit. Diane and I started thinking about how to hang the show but will wait till tomorrow ,when all the work is in, to actually do the work. Above are Mike Huskie\u2019s charcoals and Jason Henderson\u2019s bench.\nThe show opens on Thursday Feb 10th from 5-8 and runs through Sunday Feb 13th. Jon will be giving a talk on Creativity and change on Friday the 11th at 6pm and I\u2019ll be doing a Stitch Sketch Potholder demonstration on Saturday the 12th at 5pm . You can see all the events at www.artinthepubliceye.com.\nBetsy Brandt did 53 tiny paintings which will sell for $12 each. I first saw Betsy\u2019s work at the Albany Airport Gallery then more recently at the Hyde Museum. Her painting is much like her sculpture, grids of intimate, animated symbols and shapes.\nAs each of the artists came in and looked at each others work they all found at least one piece they wanted to buy or barter for. Since most of the work would be sold before the show even opened, Diane made a rule that artists in the exhibit could only buy what was left after the show closes on Sunday. A good reason not to be a part of the exhibit."} +{"text": "133 Limeburn Trail Unit K2, St Simons Island\nLimeburn Village Real Estate\nWelcome to Limeburn Village, a charming subdivision nestled in the heart of St Simons Island, Glynn County, Georgia. This idyllic community offers residents a peaceful and scenic neighborhood to call home.\nLimeburn Village is known for its picturesque streets lined with beautiful homes and lush greenery. The neighborhood boasts a variety of architectural styles, from classic Southern designs to modern and contemporary residences. With its well-maintained landscaping and inviting atmosphere, Limeburn Village provides a warm and welcoming environment for families, professionals, and retirees alike.\nOne of the key attractions of Limeburn Village is its convenient location. Situated in St Simons Island, residents have easy access to a wide range of amenities and attractions. From pristine beaches and golf courses to charming boutiques and delicious restaurants, there is always something to explore and enjoy in this vibrant coastal city.\nIn addition to its desirable location, Limeburn Village offers residents a strong sense of community. Neighbors often gather for social events and activities, fostering a friendly and tight-knit atmosphere. The neighborhood also features well-maintained common areas and recreational facilities, providing residents with opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and relaxation.\nIf you are looking for a peaceful and welcoming community in St Simons Island, Limeburn Village is the perfect place to call home. With its beautiful homes, convenient location, and strong sense of community, this subdivision offers an exceptional living experience for all. Come and discover the charm of Limeburn Village and find your dream home today.\nNewest Listings in Limeburn Village\n48 Limeburn Drive, St Simons Island"} +{"text": "Symrise Flavors has developed flavors, seasonings and product literature based on its in-depth study of Latin American, North African and Southeast Asian foods and beverages.\nBrochures and booklets include:\n- Regional Mexican Seasoning Concepts booklet\u2014Featuring recipes showcasing spices and seasonings commonly used in the Puebla, Oaxaca, Yucatan and Baja regions. Other brochures include:\n- Latin American Tastes that Go Beyond Mexico brochure\u2014With recipes from chefs in Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, El Salvador and Peru\n- North African Seasoning Concepts brochure\u2014Featuring recipes that include piri piri hot sauce, harissa, Moroccan barbecue spices and the spicy blend berbere\n- Inspirations from Southeast Asia booklet\u2014Defines cooking styles and seasonings from Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia, with recipes for dishes from each country\nSaid Dylan Thompson, marketing and consumer insight manager: \u201cAlong with the input of our chefs, we were driven to create flavors and seasonings based on the growing interest in Latin American cuisine of every kind and the increasing awareness and popularity of spices found in North African and Southeast Asian foods. We encourage our customers to request informative literature, gathered from our hands-on exploration of these areas. We also invite customers to request samples of Symrise flavors and seasonings that deliver authentic taste experiences of the countries and regions we have cited. Customers will discover previously unexplored ethnic spices and seasonings that have their roots across the continents.\u201d\nHe adds: \u201cThe informative literature about spices and seasonings from Latin American, North Africa and Southeast Asia was compiled through Symrise\u2019s wide array of global research tools, including Chefs United, our online community of 35,000 chefs sharing their expertise; the Flavor Designers Club, our online panel that is comprised of \u2018foodies\u2019; and, the knowledge gathered from experiential treks undertaken by our flavor team. These diverse tools enabled us to integrate the insights of professionals and consumers alike so we can provide a complete understanding of the spices and seasonings that are driving the trends that lead to successful product development. And with that understanding, we were able to develop flavors and seasonings that deliver a truly authentic experience from these regions.\u201d"} +{"text": "Founded by Johann Christian Gottlieb Irmler in 19th century Germany in the town of Leipzig, Irmler pianos came to life and gained fast popularity for their excellent sound and wooden craftsmanship. Irmler specialised in the manufacturing of grand pianos, excelling in the industry and receiving many awards, most notably the royal medal by the King of Saxony which was the highest award of the state. Almost a century later, Irmler pianos were being recognised and gained a wide reputation outside of the German Empire and were being exported mainly to Russia and Scandinavian kingdoms.\nDespite the Irmler factory being burned to the ground during WWII, its revival came about later on in 1999 by the Bluthner piano company which still produces and distributes Irmler pianos today. The pianos continue to be manufactured with the same traditional methods, using the finest materials and handcrafted to perfection. Irmler pianos will let you experience the charm of its virtuosity and rich tone for years to come. We invite you to visit Snadens today to try some of the best pianos from the Irmler Europe Line."} +{"text": "Rock-paper-scissors, also known as RPS, is a game played by individuals worldwide, loved by all, irrespective of age. Whether it is to decide who goes first or simply to pass time, RPS has become a popular distraction from the daily routine for many.\nBut, have you ever stopped to think about the roots of RPS? Despite it being perceived as a \u201cchild\u2019s play\u201d game, it has a long and intriguing history behind it.\nThe origins of RPS can be traced back to ancient times, with multiple proof of similar games being played in various cultures and times across the world. For instance, Japan had a game known as \u201cJan-ken-pon\u201d in the 18th century, China had a game called \u201cshoushiling,\u201d and South Korea had \u201ckai bai bo.\u201d\nThe modern game we know and love, however, can be traced back to England during the 19th century, where it was commonly referred to as \u201croshambo.\u201d The name \u201croshambo\u201d was believed to have been derived from the French word \u201croc\u201d which means rock. It is said that the game originated in the UK among the sailors. From there, it migrated to France and other European countries, where it eventually spread worldwide.\nIn the early 20th century, RPS slowly began to be viewed as more than just a game for playful amusement. It started to find its place in the world of sports as psychologists, and mathematicians began to analyze the statistical probability of why and how players make their decisions.\nToday, RPS enjoys international fame and has its organization that oversees the competitions and sets the rules and regulations. World RPS Society was founded in 1917 in Canada and has since held World Championships in various countries. These championships have brought about fierce rivalries, with players from different cultures employing tactics unique to their countries.\nWhile RPS may have started as a simple game for children, it has evolved into a sport enjoyed by millions worldwide. Its widespread popularity has even seen it used in various competitions, including decision making in politics and business.\nIn conclusion, RPS has a long and fascinating history, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It has developed from being a simple game for children to a serious sport enjoyed by millions. The game has transcended cultural backgrounds and has become a universal language, in which players from all walks of life come together to strategize and compete.[ad_2]"} +{"text": "Plumbing is an essential aspect of every modern household, providing us with a clean and convenient water supply, as well as efficient sanitation systems. It involves the intricate network of pipes, fixtures, valves, and fittings that make up our plumbing systems. From delivering fresh water for drinking, cooking, and bathing to safely disposing of waste materials, plumbing plays a vital role in maintaining our health and comfort on a daily basis.\nOver the years, plumbing has evolved significantly, becoming more advanced and sophisticated as new technologies and materials have been introduced. From traditional copper pipes to modern polymers and composite materials, plumbers have embraced innovations that improve durability, reduce costs, and increase overall efficiency. Additionally, plumbing systems now incorporate various specialized areas such as water heating, gas fitting, drain cleaning, and more.\nIn this article on plumbing, we will delve into the history of this crucial trade, examine the types of plumbing systems commonly used today, and explore the various aspects involved in installing and maintaining a functional plumbing system. Whether you are interested in learning about the basics of plumbing or seeking advice for a plumbing project in your home, this comprehensive guide will provide you with valuable insights into the world of plumbing.\nThe History of Plumbing\nPlumbing has a long and fascinating history that dates back to ancient civilizations. The earliest known plumbing systems can be traced back to around 2500 BC in the Indus Valley Civilization, where elaborate sewage systems were built using clay pipes. The ancient Egyptians also had advanced plumbing systems, utilizing copper pipes and stone drains to provide a reliable water supply for their daily activities.\nThroughout history, plumbing continued to evolve. In ancient Rome, the use of lead pipes became widespread, and they even had an extensive network of aqueducts to transport water from distant sources to the city. However, it was during the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century that significant advancements were made in plumbing technology. The invention of cast iron and galvanized steel pipes allowed for more durable and efficient plumbing systems.\nToday, plumbing systems have become even more sophisticated with the use of modern materials like PVC and PEX. Plumbers now have access to advanced tools and technologies that make installation and maintenance easier than ever before. If you are looking for a reliable plumber in Smithfield, consider contacting plumber smithfield They offer professional plumbing installation and repair services in the Smithfield area.\nCanyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.\n835 S 100 W Suit 103, Smithfield, UT , 84335\nOverall, plumbing has played a crucial role in society, evolving and adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of modern households. From ancient civilizations to the present day, plumbing has continuously improved, incorporating new technologies and materials to create more efficient and sustainable systems. Today, we have access to a wide range of specialized plumbing services and professionals who can ensure that our plumbing systems function effectively and safely. So, whether you need a simple repair or a complex installation, it\u2019s important to recognize the significance of plumbing in maintaining our health and comfort in our daily lives."} +{"text": "We are BR\u00dcCK\nBR\u00dcCK was established in 1906 and is now owned by the third generation of the founding family. The sole proprietors are Felix Br\u00fcck and Bruno Gl\u00f6ckner.\nBeing an internationally operating, family owned business, we are experts in presses and special equipment for sheet metal working. Our perforating presses and expanded metal machines as well as our special eccentric presses for production of fittings for the window industry are technologically trend-setting, future oriented and firmly established on the market.\nAt present the company employs approx. 75 staff at our headquarters and production in D\u00fcren, Germany. Mechanical and electrical design work is performed by qualified engineers using modern CAD workstations. When it comes to manufacturing our machines BR\u00dcCK relies on a high degree of vertical integration. All main components are welded in our own welding department and machined on modern CNC processing machines to guarantee the high precision and quality of our products. Using these components our experienced assembly teams create a complete machine or production line, that is tested and accepted by our customers in our plant. Finally, the equipment is dismantled, reinstalled at the customers\u2019 factory and taken into service.\nOur machines and equipment are marketed worldwide directly from our factory in D\u00fcren without intermediaries or agencies. This direct contact ensures that our sales and development engineers can develop optimum solutions in close cooperation with the customer.\nBR\u00dcCK enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide for our standards of service and our expertise."} +{"text": "Residential Playground Swing Parts\nResidential swing sets are a classic part of most playground set-ups, as it appeals to a wide range of ages.\nFrom traditional swings to trapeze bars and rings, backyard swing sets can be much more than the old image you might conjure when you hear the term. Swing sets are the backbone of the modern residential playground, including everything from discs to teeter totters.\nOne of the top reasons to invest in a backyard swing set is the modular nature of its construction. Rather than buying an entire playset, swings can be put together component by component. Rather than dropping big money on heavy duty swing set kits, take the time to shop around and design the swing set of your dreams from scratch.\nHere\u2019s what you need:\nConnectors: This is the component that links your seat to the suspension chain and the suspension chain to the hanger. We recommend the Clevis Shackle over the typical S-hooks as it guarantees safety and long-lasting durability\nChain: This is where the fun comes from. A galvanized steel chain is the safest and most cost-efficient method for long-term swing set optimization.\nSwing Hanger: This component helps to reduce friction by eliminating contact between the chains and the support rails. We recommend the Clevis Pendulum for maximum safety and range of motion.\nOf course, you will need a base structure with a support rail. In the old days, it was common for rope swings to be tied directly to a tree branch. These days, there are far safer (and more fun) options for your kids.\nAnother main benefit of residential swing sets is the easy maintenance.\nThe main challenge associated with swing sets upkeep is rust. Galvanized steel and aluminum are exceptionally impervious to rust and decay, and most modern swing sets for sale are going to be made primarily from these materials. For all other types of metal, Zinc additives are a great method for combating rust. Owners of metal swing sets should take additional measures to ensure any moving parts are regularly oiled and greased.\nIf your backyard playground equipment is wood-based, then you will need to apply extra layers of protective paint, as weather and general exposure will wear upon wooden structures over time.\nWhile the safety regulations for residential swing sets are not nearly as strict and carefully defined as rules for commercial manufacturers, there are still guidelines, presented by the CPSC. that should be taken into account when designing your backyard playscape.\nIt is advised that swings with limited sideways motion have a lateral use zone of 8\u201d, while swings such as disc swings increase that clearance to 24\u201d. It is also highly recommended that at least 8\u201d is left between the swing seat and the ground surfacing."} +{"text": "Prediction No. 1: Jarrett Allen is discussed but not traded\nIf Donovan Mitchell stays put, then Jarrett Allen is the largest domino with a chance to fall; that's not a reference to his prodigious height, but rather to his standing as one of the core four players this roster was built around. It's easy to forget that Allen made an All-Star Game two seasons ago.\nAllen is the anchor of the Cavaliers' defense, and there is no question that he and Evan Mobley together reach a defensive height that they cannot reach apart. Allen's size and positioning inside make it possible for Mobley to be a dangerous roamer in space and a devastating weakside shot-blocker.\nThe issue is of course on offense, where both Mobley and Allen are purely interior scorers. Mobley floating to the corner doesn't worry defenses one bit, and he has decreased his already-low number of midrange jumpers. Both Allen and Mobley are gifted interior scorers, but when both are on the court it strangles Cleveland's offense. It's possible, if not likely, that the Cavs cannot reach their playoff ceiling with both Mobley and Allen in the starting lineup.\nThe Cavaliers see this, and while they still believe in the pairing, they will continue to ask hard questions about the future of the team. That will include real trade discussions with other teams about the possibility of trading Jarrett Allen. Could the Cavs get back a combo forward to pair with Mobley? Do they target 3-and-D help on the perimeter? Allen as a center won't fetch a return commensurate with his talent level, but the Cavaliers could get a better balance in their starting lineup and rotation from moving Allen.\nUltimately, however, the inability to gain more data on the Allen-Mobley pairing before the Trade Deadline (Mobley isn't expected back until sometime later in February at the earliest) and the belief in this team's defensive upside will stay the Cavaliers' hand. Jarrett Allen and all five of this team's starters will be staying put at this year's Trade Deadline."} +{"text": "Successful prediction of the future performance of condensate reservoirs requires accurate values of dew point pressures of the interesting reservoirs. Although the dew point pressure can be determined experimentally from collected laboratory samples, these measurements are frequently not available. In these cases, fluid reservoir properties are determined with the use of empirical correlations or determined iteratively using an equation of state (EOS).\nThe objective of this paper is to present an application of genetic programming (GP)-Orthogonal Least Squares algorithm (OLS) to generate linear-in-parameters dew point pressure model represented by tree structures. The GP-OLS based gas condensate reservoir dew point pressure model was generated as a function of reservoir fluid composition (in terms of mol fractions of methane through heptanes-plus, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulphide, and the molecular weight of the heptanes-plus fraction), and reservoir temperature. The new model was developed using experimentally measurements of 245 gas condensate systems covering a wide range of gas properties and reservoir temperatures. One hundred-thirty five gas condensate systems that not introduced in building the new model were used to test and validate it against the other early published correlations. The validity test shows that the new model is more accurate than the other tested correlations, whereas the new model has the lowest average absolute relative error. Therefore, the new model can be considered an alternative method to estimate the dew point pressure when the experimentally measurement is not available."} +{"text": "There are 24 different letters in the first cipher text and 24 different letter in the second one.\nThere are 42504 (24!/((24-5)! 5!)) possibilities to choose 5 letters from set of 24 different letters.\nSo this problem is solvable by the most basic brute-force checking all 42504 possibilities.\nEach possibility is represented by a ciphertext from which 5 different letters has been removed.\n(each 5-letter set represents possible guess for camouflage letters of which we get rid off)\nWe do not have to solve both ciphertexts, because if we found solution for the first one, then using same key for decryption we can decipher also the second one.\nSo there are 42504 possibilities to check for possible monoalphabetic substitution.\nI think it is possible to solve it by brute-force.\nAnother way to solve it:\nThe camouflage alphabet is very short compared to the plaintext alphabet. The shorter the camouflage alphabet is the bigger number of occurrence there is for particular letter of camouflage.\nFor example if camouflage alphabet was only one letter long, say \"a\", than to camouflage whole text we need to use it many times, which increase its occurrence it the ciphertext, so it means that the letter with the most frequency of occurrence would be with high probability the camouflage one.\nHere we have camouflage alphabet of length 5, which means that there is high probability that letters that represents camouflage are among the more frequent letters.\nOther way said, letters in ciphertext with small frequency are most likely the meaningful one (i.e. not camouflage). But there is still chance that, say ,one letter of camouflage can occur among the letters of small frequency.\nSo we count occurrence of letters of both ciphertexts separately, then choose upper bound for occurrence, say 3, and we presume that all characters that occur less or equal to 3 are the meaningful one.\nOther way said, we presume that all camouflage letter are among letters of occurrence 4 or more.\nSo we have two sets\u2026 one set represents most frequent letters from first cipher text and second one from second ciphertext.\nWe know that both ciphertext contain same letters of camouflage, so we make an intersection of the mentioned two sets. This intersection reduces the possibilities of letters from we have to choose 5 letters that represents camouflage.\nSo now we do not have to check all 42504 cases, but we reduced it to number slightly bigger than 100 possibilities to check. (we do not have to choose 5 from 24, but 5 from much smaller number)\nNow we can use brute-force attack only on those reduced set.\nBut we have additional information that there is a word of same spelling in both ciphertexts and we know that plaintexts have same meaning so it is probable that there are words in English which have their equivalents in German. All this additional should help you to find the solution even without a brute-force.\nHope it is understandable. My Explanation in English is limited.\nIf this was not enough then I will disclose one letter of camouflage, but I hope this would not be necessary."} +{"text": "I\u2019m trying to get my head around Unity\u2019s AssetBundle class, which allows me to export assets, and then download and import them over the web.\nThe issue I\u2019m having is that my Unity project is for iOS, so every time I run the \u2018BuildAssetBundle\u2019 example found here:\nIt changes my build platform from iOS, to Web Player and then exports out successfully. When I change my build platform back to iOS and play within the editor, it successfully downloads the asset bundle from my FTP (WWW), but when I try it on my iPhone, it crashes. Here is the log:\nThe file can not be loaded because it\nwas created for another build target\nthat is not compatible with this\nplatform. Please make sure to build\nasset bundles using the build target\nplatform that it is used by. File\u2019s\nBuild target is: 6\nDo you think it has something to do with the fact its changing the build platform from iOS to Webplayer? And then me having to change it back?\n----- UPDATE -----\nI found that if I put \u2018BuildTarget.iPhone\u2019 within the \u2018ExportAssetBundle\u2019 example script - it keeps my built platform to iOS. Still works within the Editor, but same error on my iPhone, same log. (And yes, I have uploaded the new bundle to my FTP)."} +{"text": "What Are Lithotripsy Devices and Their Significance in Healthcare?\nLithotripsy devices are advanced medical equipment used primarily for the disintegration of hard formations, particularly kidney stones and gallstones. These devices symbolize the convergence of healthcare and technology, tapping into ultrasonic waves or high-intensity shock waves to fragment the stones, thereby eliminating the need for invasive surgical procedures. Their significance lies in both their efficiency and their contribution to patient comfort and safety, since they offer a less invasive option for treating a common and often painful condition.\nWhat are the Key Trends in the Global Lithotripsy Devices Market?\nOne key trend driving the growth of the global lithotripsy devices market is the escalating incidence of urolithiasis, fueled by changes in lifestyle and dietary choices worldwide. Additionally, advancements in lithotripsy technology are facilitating the development of new products, thus broadening the base of options for both practitioners and patients. Furthermore, increasing healthcare expenditure along with the rising trend of outpatient services are pushing the demand for these devices.\nWhat is the Projection for the Future Growth of this Market?\nThe future growth of the global lithotripsy devices market is projected to be robust. Coupled with increasing prevalence of kidney stones and gallstones, the augmenting acceptance of these devices by healthcare professionals and patients alike is anticipated to propel the market. Moreover, emerging countries offer a vast potential for market expansion due to their growing healthcare infrastructure and awareness amongst patients. Hence, the lithotripsy devices market appears to be poised for considerable growth in the foreseeable future.\n- Overall Market Size\n- Market Growth Rate\n- Technological Innovation and Advancement\n- Regulation and Policy Changes\n- Market Segmentation and Demand Trends\n- Level of Competition and Market Concentration\n- Investments in Research and Development\n- Geographical Market Share and Growth\n- Supplier and Buyer Power\n- Product Pricing and Cost Analysis\n- Adoption of minimally invasive procedures\n- Increase in prevalence of kidney stones\n- Technological advancements in lithotripsy devices\n- Rising geriatric population\n- Shift towards home-based healthcare\n- Emergence of integrated lithotripsy systems\n- Enhanced insurance coverage for lithotripsy treatments\n- Growing emphasis on robotic surgeries\n- Rising healthcare expenditure in developing markets\n- Changes in regulatory policies"} +{"text": "Web giants to cooperate on removal of extremist content\nBy Julia Fioretti December 5, 2016\nBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Web giants YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Microsoft will step up efforts to remove extremist content from their websites by creating a common database.\nThe companies will share 'hashes' - unique digital fingerprints they automatically assign to videos or photos - of extremist content they have removed from their websites to enable their peers to identify the same content on their platforms.\n\"We hope this collaboration will lead to greater efficiency as we continue to enforce our policies to help curb the pressing global issue of terrorist content online,\" the companies said in a statement on Tuesday.\nTech companies have long resisted outside intervention in how their sites should be policed, but have come under increasing pressure from Western governments to do more to remove extremist content following a wave of militant attacks.\nYouTube and Facebook have begun to use hashes to automatically remove extremist content.\nBut many providers have relied until now mainly on users to flag content that violates terms of service. Flagged material is then individually reviewed by human editors who delete postings found to be in violation.\nTwitter suspended 235,000 accounts between February and August this year and has expanded the teams reviewing reports of extremist content.\nEach company will decide what image and video hashes to add to the database and matching content will not be automatically removed, they said.\nThe database will be up and running in early 2017 and more companies could be brought into the partnership.\nThe European Union set up an EU Internet Forum last year bringing together the internet companies, interior ministers and the EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator to find ways of removing extremist content.\nThe Forum will meet again on Thursday, when ministers are expected to ask the companies about their efforts and helping to provide evidence to convict foreign fighters.\n(Reporting by Julia Fioretti; editing by John Stonestreet)"} +{"text": "February 21, 2018\nYou can\u2019t deny that Britain loves their curry. The Indian food industry in the UK has grown into a reported \u00a37 billion industry that includes 15,000 Indian restaurants; including one of the biggest Indian restaurants in the world.\nBut the strangest thing about Britain\u2019s love interest with Indian food \u2013 most of it isn\u2019t Indian. \u2018Indian restaurants\u2019 show an interesting geographical pattern. In the South, the majority of owners are Bangladeshi; in Birmingham there are more Pakistani owners; around Manchester and Bradford, the restaurants are nearly all Pakistani, Kashmiri and North Indian; and in Glasgow, the majority of Indian restaurants are owned by Punjabi owners.\nBritain has seen Indian food evolve from an occasional treat into a staple of Britain\u2019s traditional dishes. Even at home, curry is on the menu in most households at least once a week, with ready-meals and Asian cook books being popular choices amongst the people of Britain too.\nMost of the curries you find on menus have their roots in the UK. The Balti, a rich tangy curry was supposedly invented in Birmingham; the Jalfrezi, a dry and spicy curry, hails from Bradford; Glasgow is the birthplace of the famous Chicken Tikka Masala, a creamy marinated dish which for many years was Britain\u2019s favourite curry.\nTravel around Britain and you can find different variations on nearly every curry imaginable. Chefs have set up restaurants and made a real name for themselves in the UK thanks to the publics infatuation with great curry. Many of the first chefs to cook Indian food in the UK were following simple recipes, but those traditional dishes have evolved with the culture to create a host of curries that are now famous around the world.\nThe traditional Curry House image of flowery peeling wallpaper and sticky carpets of the 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s have now been replaced with fine dining Asian cuisine, five starred fusion restaurants and Asian buffets just like Royal Nawaab\u2019s Halal Restaurant Manchester."} +{"text": "Leave as per the labour Legislation:\n- ANNUAL LEAVE\nThe employee is entitled to 15 (Fifteen) working days paid leave after every 12 (twelve) months of continuous service, a maximum of 21 consecutive days or 15 working days, based on a 5-day work week.\nSuch leave is to be taken at times convenient to the employer and the employer may require the employee to take her leave at such times that coincide with that of the employer.\nAnnual leave may not be less than 21 (twenty-one) consecutive days for full-time workers or by agreement. One day for every 17 (seventeen) days worked or one hour for every 17 (seventeen) hours worked.\nThe leave must be granted not later than 6 (six) months after completion of the period of 12 (twelve) consecutive months of employment. The leave may not be granted concurrent with any period of sick leave, nor with a period of notice of termination of the contract of employment.\nDuring every sick leave cycle of 36 (thirty-six) months an employee is entitled to an amount of paid sick leave equal to the number of days the employee would normally work during a period of six weeks.\nDuring the first 6 (six) months of employment, an employee is entitled to 1 (one) day\u2019s paid sick leave for every 26 (twenty-six) days worked.\nThe employer is not required to pay an employee if the employee has been absent from work for more than 2 (two) consecutive days or on more than two occasions during an eight-week period and, on request by the employer, does not produce a medical certificate stating that the employee was unable to work for the duration of the employee\u2019s absence on account of sickness or injury.\n- SICK LEAVE\nDuring every sick leave cycle of 36 (thirty-six) months the employee will be entitled to an amount of paid sick leave equal to the number of days the employee would normally work during a period of 6 (six) weeks.\nDuring the first six months of employment the employee will be entitled to one day\u2019s paid sick leave for every 26 (twenty-six) days worked.\nThe employee is to notify the employer as soon as possible in case of her absence from work through illness.\n- FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY LEAVE\nThe employee will be entitled to 3 (three) days family responsibility leave during each leave cycle."} +{"text": "A one-day educational program for children and teens who own or have a passion for horses is set for Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in Auburn. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at the Stanley P. Wilson Beef Teaching Unit on the Auburn University campus.\nThe fifth annual HORSE U\u2014or Horse Ownership Resources, Skills and Education for Youths\u2014will offer youths 9 and older important information related to horse health, care and handling.\n\u201cIt\u2019s designed for all young horse enthusiasts, whether they\u2019re involved in showing, speed events or recreational riding,\u201d said Auburn equine science associate professor and HORSE U director Betsy Wagner\nThis year\u2019s HORSE U, which was organized by equine science graduate students in the Department of Animal Sciences, will feature educational presentations on trailer safety and on buying or leasing a horse, a trivia game testing participants\u2019 basic horse knowledge and hands-on sessions dealing with horse digestive tract problems, horse judging and trail and exercise physiology.\nThe hands-on activities will take place at the Auburn University Horse Center. Transportation from the Beef Teaching Unit to the Horse Center and back will be provided for all participants.\nParticipants must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes to work with the horses and must be at least 9 years of age by Dec. 31, 2016.\nThe registration fee is $20 and includes lunch, a T-shirt and a grab bag. Registration is required for all who attend, including parents and chaperones who plan to accompany their children during the program. Online registration will open Aug. 1 and close Oct. 28. Payment should be submitted along with the completed registration form.\nIn addition, each HORSE U registrant should print, sign and date the hold-harmless agreement and mail or fax to the Department of Animal Sciences by the Oct. 28 deadline. The address and fax number are included on the form.\nFor more information on HORSE U, contact Wagner at email@example.com or 334-844-7503.\nThe Stanley P. Wilson Beef Teaching Unit is located at 500 Shug Jordan Parkway."} +{"text": "We have performed multidisciplinary research in medicine, brain science, and engineering for developing algorithms related to AI-based disease diagnosis and treatment, prediction of prognosis, and developing digital therapeutics of neuromodulation, utilizing focused ultrasound with mobile healthcare or wearable devices.\nCLOCK genetic variations are associated with age-related changes in sleep duration and brain volume\nSleep and genetic effects on brain aging and cortical brain volumes\nInteractive effects of seizure frequency and lateralization on intratemporal effective connectivity in temporal lobe epilepsy\nResting-state functional MRI and specific memory performance in TLE patients\nNeuromodulation using transcranial focused ultrasound on the bilateral medial prefrontal cortex\nDynamic changes in brain cortical responses from tFUS to mPFC in functional brain architecture"} +{"text": "Maryann Webster does not have an image.\n(San Francisco, California, 1947 - )\nMaryann Webster was born in San Francisco, and her family resided in northern California where her father's microbiology research was located. She received her B.A. in Art Education from Brigham Young University, then continued her education at San Francisco State University, before receiving her M.F.A. in Art from the University of Utah.\nHer ceramic sculpture is part of the permanent collections of the De Young Museum, San Francisco, Musee de la Ceramique et Peinture, at Beziers, France, ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center, at Arizona State University, Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Logan, Utah, N.C.E.C.A. Cups Collection, and the Salt Lake County Art Collection.\nHer work has been published in Confrontational Ceramics by Judith Schwartz, A&C Black, London, also Bernard Palissy et Ses Suiveurs du XVI Siecle a Nos Jours, by Christine Viennet, Editions Fatons, France and Mold Making and Slip Casting by Andrew Martin, Sterling Publishing. Selected periodicals that have included her work are Ceramics Art and Perception, American Craft, Kerameiki Techni, and Woman's Art Journal."} +{"text": "touchSMS allows you to manage how your account treats duplicate contacts and numbers. By default duplicate settings are disabled, however, if you require this feature to be enabled follow the steps below;\nTo enable duplicate contacts or numbers, go to;\n1. Settings > Profile & Settings\n2. Select the Contacts & Campaign Settings tab\n3. To Allow Duplicate Contacts, ensure the toggle is enabled.\nNote: Enabling Allow Duplicate Contacts will allow multiple contacts with the same mobile number to be added to your account.\n4. To Allow Duplicate Numbers, ensure the toggle is enabled.\nNote: Enabling Allow Duplicate Numbers will allow an SMS campaign to be sent to the same number if multiple contacts share the same number.\n5. Custom Fields allow you to add more details when saving contacts to your account. These additional details can then be used to merge into message content when you\u2019re communicating via SMS later.\nTo add a custom field, click Add Custom Field.\n6. Nominate the type of field (text, number etc.) and Name the field.\n7. Click Save"} +{"text": "Shinjini Das became a media proprietor at 26. She is on a mission to bridge the content gap between intellect and pop culture in the media.\nAs the CEO and Founder at Das Media Group, an empowering media production agency, engineer, TV personality fluent in Spanish, she is a digital entrepreneurship expert with the U.S. Department of State.\nShinjini was voted 1 of 100 Most Influential Creatives of 2017 with Rihanna and Warren Buffett by C. Hub Magazine, a leading magazine focused on breaking African news in entertainment and in business.\nHer agency has built innovative digital and live experiential interactive branded experiences, driving millions of digital impressions in brand awareness for clients such as Chase for Business and Intuit.\nShinjini has a reach of 5MM+ a month with digital venture growth and scale strategy interviews on/in ABC, FORBES, NBC, INC, C-Suite Radio, iHeartRadio, Business Insider Deutschland, Hispanic Executive.\nShe published her first memoir at 26 to empower her exploding fanbase of go-getters.\nShinjini speaks on scaling digital businesses, creating AI/AR/VR media monetization models, empowering men, women, children to be go-getters, and diversifying representation in Hollywood and Silicon Valley."} +{"text": "At Stable Serves, we are driven by a genuine passion for providing exceptional plumbing services. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals is committed to delivering reliable and high-quality solutions for all your plumbing needs. With a focus on customer satisfaction and attention to detail, we strive to exceed expectations with every project we undertake.\nWith extensive expertise, we deliver exceptional plumbing service. Our team handles diverse needs, from residential to commercial projects.\nAt Stable Serves, we strive to exceed expectations and provide unparalleled plumbing services. Here\u2019s why we\u2019re the better choice\nDiscover what our clients have to say about their experience with Stable Serves. We take pride in delivering exceptional plumbing services and exceeding customer expectations.\nStable Serves provided exceptional plumbing service for my home. Their team was professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them for any plumbing needs.\nI was impressed by the prompt response and efficient resolution of my plumbing issue by Stable Serves. Their expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the process. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.\nStable Serves provided top-quality plumbing services for my commercial property. Their skilled team completed the project on time with professionalism and attention to detail. I'm extremely satisfied with their service.\nAt Stable Serves, we offer a comprehensive range of plumbing services to meet your diverse needs. Our skilled team is equipped to handle everything from routine maintenance and repairs to complex installations and remodeling projects.\nProfessional plumbing services to meet all your plumbing needs.\nReliable plumbing repair solutions for all your plumbing issues.\nProfessional installation services for a functional plumbing system.\nPrevent plumbing disruptions with our sewer and drain line inspections\nWith years of experience and a dedication to customer satisfaction, we take pride in our achievements. Here are some key numbers that reflect our commitment to excellence\nHere are some frequently asked questions about our plumbing services. If you have a question that is not addressed below, feel free to reach out to our team for personalized assistance\nYes, we specialize in providing plumbing services for both residential and commercial properties. Our team is equipped to handle a wide range of plumbing needs in various settings.\nWe understand the urgency of plumbing emergencies. Our team is available 24/7 to respond promptly to your emergency and provide the necessary solutions.\nYes, all our plumbers are licensed professionals and insured, ensuring that you receive reliable and high-quality service with the necessary expertise.\nYes, we believe in transparent pricing. We provide detailed estimates upfront, so you know exactly what to expect without any surprises.\nYes, we stand behind the quality of our work. Depending on the nature of the project, we offer warranties to ensure your satisfaction and peace of mind.\nRegulated by the Texas State Board of Plumbing\nPO Box 4200 Austin, TX 78765"} +{"text": "- Kids & Teens\n- Programs & Events\n- Gift Cards\n- My Account\nBefore a surfing accident caused thirty-three-year-old Devon Raney to lose all but 15 percent of his vision, he had already lived an extraordinary life. Time and again he'd gone against the grain to maximize time for his passions--surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding--bringing him into the direct path of colorful characters, unexpected adventures, and even the occasional brush with death. Through it all, Devon's commitment to outdoor adventure never wavered. If anything, he learned to approach the other commitments he would make in life--as a husband and as a father--with the same passion and dedication he'd applied to board sports.\nSo when facing a devastating mid-life challenge, Devon once again went against the grain -- sideways. Instead of retreating into a life made smaller by the things he could no longer do--drive, build houses, read to his young daughter--Devon resolved to keep his commitments to the same passions that had defined and sustained him. Using his remaining peripheral vision, he developed a style of tandem snowboarding, figured out how to read the waves, and carried himself through his daily life in such a way that few people other than his close friends and family were aware of his vision loss.\nStill Sideways makes the case for the sustaining power of nature for a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts: the late Gen X / early millennial generation that has one foot firmly in adulthood and the other foot buckled into a binding. Readers will relate to Devon's stubborn refusal to organize his life around convention and will be inspired by how his dogged devotion to shredding brings him salvation, not comeuppance, when it all hits the fan. A must-read for any mid-life adventurer, Still Sideways intersperses a gripping narrative of Devon's incredible decade and flashbacks of formative experiences from his youth and young adulthood with humor, candor, and authenticity."} +{"text": "Academic life at UC will focus on developing intellectually curious, independent-minded young adults who are well equipped for dynamic and fulfilling lives beyond school. We know that the attitudes, intellectual habits and work ethic you develop at school will stay with you for life. That\u2019s why our pupils are encouraged to question received wisdoms, to think deeply and to interrogate new ideas across a broad range of academic disciplines. The increasing ease of access to information means that educators today have a more important role than ever in teaching the traditional skills of\nevaluation, discernment, and analysis. Our classrooms are places where pupils feel confident to speak out, to question, to articulate their own thoughts and discuss ideas. We are dedicated to nurturing inquisitive, critical and enthusiastic learners. We know that if you develop the right attitudes and skills, exam results will come naturally. Excellent exam grades pave the way for successful applications to university, while the understanding, skills, and thirst for knowledge that pupils develop provide the foundations for success in any walk of life.\nThe UC curriculum is challenging. The breadth and flexibility of the curriculum enables us to personalise learning to suit each pupil's interests, aptitudes and aspirations. We understand that every child navigates through education differently, and pupils thrive when they follow a curriculum that enables them to shine. Our ultimate aim is to help mould the multi-dimensional young people that universities and employers value.\nEmbark on a journey toward your child's brighter future today by booking a tour to visit our school. You can conveniently schedule your visit to the UC Campus online, and we will promptly confirm the dates with you"} +{"text": "\u201cIn our entire training complex to include the gym and the Punisher, your wall is the most functionally unique and aesthetically appealing element by far. Rangers showed up after the long weekend with a new wall that had \u2018magically appeared\u2019 \u2014 they couldn\u2019t be happier.\u201d\u2014 Zach T. Cohen, Ft. Benning\nApartment complexes are unique in design and use. Usually there is limited space that requires precise and effective design criteria. The customer base is unique in that a broad range of customers will have access to the facility. This environment has different challenges from a climbing gym. The walls must be designed for a broader skill level and risk management is managed differently than a climbing gym. We have the experience to work through these paradigms to deliver an enjoyable and successful climbing environment.\nMilitary and Training\nMilitary Climbing Walls and Search & Rescue have specific objectives of high level training for technical skills that can be adapted to Military training needs. Search & Rescue have objectives of training for rescue operations, rappelling, and technical climbing training. Elevate Climbing Walls has over 20 years of experience in delivering specialized climbing walls for the Military and Search & Rescue\nSchools & Universities\nSchools and Universities have specific teaching and leadership course objectives. They also have a need for a social setting that incorporate their climbing walls. Elevate Climbing Walls, in collaboration with Vertical World, can design not only the climbing walls, but also the curriculum that will fit the schools objectives.\nRec & Fitness Centers\nRecreation Centers often focus on youth programs, camps and group lessons for youth. Vertical World climbing gyms has been running these programs for over 30 years in their climbing gyms. Elevate Climbing Walls collaborates with Vertical World in designing the climbing walls and and the programs that will meet all the youth program needs."} +{"text": "Daily Grain Network Status \u2013 January 30, 2022 JAN 31 2022 | Producers | Blog Post\n(Regular updates will be available on the Alberta Pulse Growers website.)\nPulse Canada and the CSCA are partners of the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC)*, which tracks performance of the Canadian railway network for the movement of grain.\nA new grain network status report has been created to provide stakeholders with comprehensive insight on the performance of the Canadian rail system for the 2020-2021 grain year. The report provides information and data on the status of the rail network as of midnight the previous day.\nThe railway performance data reported in these reports reflect the performance of rail shipments specifically for grain shippers participating in the Ag Transport Coalition\u2019s railway performance measurement program \u2013 estimated to encompass approximately 90-95% of western Canadian originated grain shipments by rail.\nJanuary 30, 2022: Report Synopsis\nLoads on Wheels\nConsistent with the upward trend seen through much of the week, average daily cars on line saw a 10% increase last week averaging a little more than 6,800 cars per day.\nThe week over week improvement reflects higher traffic levels for both CN and CP although most notably CN which saw average daily counts increase 11%.\nCars Not Moving\nAverage daily idle car counts increased last week following three straight weeks of improvement averaging 2,533 cars per day \u2013 up 8% from the prior week.\nThis reflects marginally lower counts for CN more than offset by higher counts for CP.\nWest coast unloads averaged 489 cars per day last week \u2013 17% lower than the prior week reflecting lower unloads at Vancouver and slightly higher unloads at Prince Rupert.\nThunder Bay unloads fell for the 6th consecutive week averaging 40 cars per day as the grain shipping season continues to wind down.\nFor more information, go to www.agtransportcoalition.com* The Ag Transportation Coalition is comprised of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Pulse Canada, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA), Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Inland Terminal Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA). All daily network status reports are available on the Pulse Canada website."} +{"text": "ENTERTAINING WOOD PUZZLE\nWood toys do not only boost and improve your skills but create great memories and the feeling of belonging. Brontosaurus toy requires just creativity and critical thinking to make the assembly easily achieved. As a craft kit toy, 3D wooden dinosaur is made for kids and teenagers to assemble, because it\u2019s made to be simple, yet unique, with a touch of complexity.\nWOODEN PUZZLE DESIGNED FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES\nThe dinosaur skeleton can be used as engaging crafts for kids, as well as a toy- wooden pieces are numbered, so you wouldn\u2019t get lost in the assembly process.\nYOUR NEW HOME DECORATION\nDinosaur skeleton puzzle is not only entertaining when in the collection process, but it will serve as a great interior detail. Dinosaur wood craft model can complement your home decor that contains wooden details or warm color patterns.\nKIDS AND TEENS FAVORITE ACTIVITY\nWood dinosaur puzzle is an exciting brain teaser for young age groups, as it does require a bit of critical thinking and creativity in order to assemble the dinosaur skeleton successfully.\nThe dinosaur wood craft is made of sustainable high-quality materials that can be easily composed after the craft kit is no longer in use. The wooden puzzle consists of solely wooden materials with no added metal or plastic parts that are usually complex to recycle. The box is made of cardboard which makes it easy to throw out and recycle once the model dinosaur puzzle toy is taken out."} +{"text": "Our attorneys have filed a mass tort lawsuit on behalf of individuals who took the blood thinner Xarelto (rivaroxaban) and suffered severe bleeding events. Pharmaceutical companies, including the makers of Xarelto, have a duty to ensure that their drugs are reasonably protected for use \u2013 and failure to complete so may possibly be grounds for compensation. Our lawyers are operating challenging to have those hurt by the drug the compensation they are entitled to.\nWhilst bleeding is actually a typical complication connected with anticoagulants, it has been alleged that Xarelto is a lot more dangerous than standard blood thinners since no antidote exists to reverse its blood-thinning effects. This indicates that, inside the occasion of an emergency, individuals may be at danger for irreversible bleeding problems, including life-threatening internal and gastrointestinal hemorrhaging.\nShould you or perhaps a loved one suffered a serious bleeding event soon after taking Xarelto, you might have legal recourse. For much more information, get in touch with us these days to have your case reviewed, cost-free of charge.\nxarelto-compensation-photoThe plaintiffs in these lawsuits are looking for compensation from Bayer and Janssen for previous and future health-related bills, lost wages, discomfort and suffering and, in circumstances of death, funeral expenditures. Moreover, they are looking for punitive damages, that are generally awarded to punish the defendant and deter other firms from acting similarly.\nWhy Are Lawsuits Becoming Filed?\nBayer and Johnson & Johnson\u2019s Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. are facing several xarelto heart valve lawsuits alleging that the drug is unsafe and defective. The plaintiffs claim that, unlike classic anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin, Coumadin) whose blood-thinning effects can be reversed using vitamin K, there is no antidote available for Xarelto. Due to the fact of this, the lawsuits claim, doctors have no effective implies of stopping Xarelto users from bleeding within the event of an emergency. Plaintiffs within the lawsuits allege significant and fatal injuries, like cerebral hemorrhaging and gastrointestinal bleeds, from use of the drug.\nIn addition to these risks, lawsuits against Bayer and Johnson & Johnson\u2019s Janssen Pharmaceuticals are alleging:\nThe manufacturers of Xarelto marketed the drug as a superior in the field of anticoagulants despite studies finding higher rates of gastrointestinal (GI tract) bleeding and transfusions in Xarelto users than users of certain competitors.\nThe makers of the drug continue to market Xarelto as a safe anticoagulant option.\nDoctors and healthcare staff were not properly made aware of methods to stabilize and treat a Xarelto user within the occasion of a bleeding complication.\nUsers of Xarelto were not adequately warned of the health risks of suffering a fatal bleeding event.\nXarelto is linked to critical bleeding complications, excessive blood loss, intracranial hemorrhaging, eye bleeding (vitreous hemorrhage), stomach bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, wound infections from inhibited clotting, and lack of effectiveness in preventing harmful clotting.\nVisit this page for much more info on the alleged health risks of Xarelto.\nMultidistrict Litigation Trial Dates Set\nThe attorneys within the Complex Litigation Group have filed lawsuits on behalf of injured clients. The claims will proceed through multidistrict litigation (MDL), which currently entails four trials, scheduled for Fall 2016, in which random groups of plaintiffs will be chosen to represent the group."} +{"text": "When astronomers cast their telescope towards an infant star, they were surprised to find that it was nursing a smaller stellar companion within its massive stellar disk. The amazing discovery marks the first time scientists have observed a star forming out of the fragmented disk of another.\nMega star and mini star\nSome solar systems have two stars \u2014 they generally have a common center of gravity around which planets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies orbit. Such binary systems are quite common in the universe and astronomers believe that they usually form from the same molecular cloud.\nOnce a star or binary system settles, it starts forming planets out of the dense disk of gas and dust that surrounds them. Imagine the surprise of astronomers from the University of Leeds when they zoomed in on a young star called MM 1a and found a much smaller star, MM1b, lurking in the outer accretion disk where planets should normally form.\n\u201cStars form within large clouds of gas and dust in interstellar space,\u201d said Dr. Ilee, from the School of Physics and Astronomy at Leeds, said in a statement.\n\u201cWhen these clouds collapse under gravity, they begin to rotate faster, forming a disc around them. In low mass stars like our Sun, it is in these discs that planets can form.\u201d\n\u201cIn this case, the star and disc we have observed is so massive that, rather than witnessing a planet forming in the disc, we are seeing another star being born.\u201d\nThe astronomers used turned to the Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA), nested atop the Chilean desert, to spot the unusual stellar pairing. This unique instrument exploits a phenomenon called interferometry which enables 66 individual dishes to mimic the power of a single telescope with a theoretical diameter of 4 kilometers.\nThe researchers were able to calculate the mass of both stars by measuring the amount of radiation emitted by the fragmented disk, as well as the very subtle shifts in the frequency of light emitted by disk\u2019s gas. They found that MM 1a is 40 times more massive than the Sun while its companion star, MM 1b, weighs less than half the mass of the Sun.\nBinary stars are often very similar in mass, meaning they likely formed as siblings. In this particular case, the mass ratio of the two stars is 80 to 1, clearly suggesting an entirely different process of formation for the two cosmic objects.\nThe British researchers came to the conclusion that the most favorable formation process for MM1b is in the outer regions of the massive accretion disk. In this outmost region, the disk can be gravitationally unstable, thereby collapsing under its own weight, forming a new star.\nWhat\u2019s more, the researchers believe that the small, young star could be surrounded by an accretion disk, which could lead to the formation of planets of its own. That\u2019s a hypothesis that will need to be verified by subsequent observations. But even if such planets are in the process of forming or already exist, they\u2019ll be shortlived.\n\u201cStars as massive as MM 1a only live for around a million years before exploding as powerful supernovae, so while MM 1b may have the potential to form its own planetary system in the future, it won\u2019t be around for long,\u201d Dr. Ilee said.\nThe rare binary system was described in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.\nWas this helpful?"} +{"text": "\u2018What is civil litigation\u2019 is a question everyone but lawyers ask. Litigation refers to the process of resolving a dispute in court. Civil disputes focus on wrongs, which are not criminal in nature and civil lawsuits and civil lawyers are dealing with issues that are not classified as crimes. A typical civil lawsuit deals with issues such as a breach of contract or negligence and covers a wide range of law categories whether it\u2019s injury, business, employment or other.\nFor example, there was a dispute between a Falmouth landowner against the Town of Falmouth and the Falmouth Conservation Commission. The land was a beautiful spot with water views of Buzzards Bay and one of the last undeveloped lots in a residential area that was inherited by the landowner after being in the family since 1975. The landowner applied for permission to build a small home but was denied for the reason that the application didn\u2019t comply with the Conservation Commission\u2019s wetland regulations. READ MORE"} +{"text": "The benefits of locating your business\nHigh speed broadband internet access is available in all Business Hub offices, training rooms and meeting rooms. A seamless WIFI network means the internet can be accessed at any point throughout the building.\nOver Eighty secure car parking spaces around the building are available free of charge to Business Hub clients.\nLocated on the N56 Business Park Road, the Business Hub can be easily accessed from all directions in the North West. Long traffic jams and limited parking is not a problem at the Business Hub.\nThe Business Hub is a new state-of-the-Art facility offering clients a range of accommodation solutions. The building is universally accessible and fully compliant with all building, fire, health and safety regulations. A passenger lift provides universal access to offices and training rooms on the first floor.\nThere are a number canteens located throughout the building. Business Hub clients can use these canteens for basic food preparation and serving of tea, coffee, refreshments or other lunch options.\nAll training rooms, meeting rooms and offices are equipped with a modern air conditioning heating and cooling system. Clients can control the individual room temperature in offices or training room using the wall mounted control systems."} +{"text": "A Small Group Curriculum for Developing Resilience in Young People.\nThe Listening Group is an 8 session curriculum and guide, providing small group leaders with a place to begin conversations and build important communication skills, leading to the development of resilience in young people aged 13 plus. It\u2019s not a Bible study, it\u2019s not a support group, and it\u2019s not a class. Instead, it\u2019s a guided experience of sharing thoughts, ideas, and stories around topics that relate to the skill of listening. Participants don't have to think about how to begin the conversation, manage the conversation, or even keep people\u2019s attention because the facilitator ensures that everyone is heard and that everyone has the opportunity to listen. The facilitator also acts as a participant leader, inviting young people who know Jesus and those who don't yet to observe a life lived with the God who \"inclines his ear to listen\" to his children.\nThis 72 page package includes:\n-An introduction to Listening Groups\n-An 8-session starter curriculum\n-A Facillitator's Guide\n-11 pages of printable small group tools.\n-A modified school-friendly curriculim\n-A guide and tools to preparing a school proposal\n\"Sometimes I think teenagers must feel like they are bobbing on a stormy ocean with only inflatable arm-floaties to keep them above the water!\nAs youth workers, we don\u2019t have the power to change the weather patterns or calm the stormy ocean, but we can help teens learn how to build a boat that will carry them through the rough waters they find themselves in.\nThis brand new group curriculum is exactly that - one of the many things you can do to help young people build a better boat.\nA Listening Group can be a transformative force in the lives of participants, and it all begins with making space to listen.\nOur hope is that this resource will guide you in creating another place for young people to see and experience the heart of God for them and in them. \"\nSCHOOL EDITION CURRICULUM:\nThis modified version of the Listening Group Curriculum can be used in a school or institutional setting where faith-based content is not allowed. It provides an opportunity to build relationships with young people you might not otherwise meet, offering them support and skills that will equip them for resilient living. This package is available at no cost with the purchase of \"I'm Listening\".\nSCHOOL PROPOSAL PACKAGE:\nApproaching administration for permission to run a Listening Group on campus is made easier with a professional and informative proposal. This package provides you with a proposal template that you can download and adjust to fit your setting. It is available at no cost with the purchase of \"I'm Listening\".\nI'm Listening - Small Group Curriculum - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD\nFollowing checkout, you will receive a link to a PDF digital download of \"I'm Listening\"."} +{"text": "Marie Castaldo,71, of Westfield, NJ died on Monday, September 7, 2020 in her home.\nMarie was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY by her late adoptive parents, Robert and Marie Croce. She attended college at St Joseph's College in Brooklyn and received her M.A. in Education from New York University. She started teaching in inner-city schools after college and then, following her father's death, took over the family business before establishing her own company in Bronx, NY. After starting a family of her own, she sold the business and moved to Westfield in 1991. She was immediately a fixture in town, working at Chico's downtown, and in her later years volunteering at the Westfield Service League, mainly in the Thrift and Consignment Shops. If you didn't recognize her from either of those places, she could also be easily recognized by her curly red hair, or her enthusiastic presence cheering on the sidelines of most of her children's sporting events.\nMarie was a member of the Garden Club in Westfield and could often be found tending to her enviable garden. She loved crossword puzzles and getting lost in a good book- - or any book. She loved to travel with her husband and friends and recently enjoyed an unforgettable family trip to Paris as well as a yearly trip to Long Beach Island.\nMarie was famous for hosting many beautiful events in the backyard with her husband as well as Halloween parties when her children were young. Halloween was one of her favorite holidays and she would love to greet trick-or-treaters with toys and candy and check out their costumes, always wearing a fun (or ridiculous) costume of her own.\nMarie had an extremely fun loving nature and a wonderful sense of humor. She laughed often and loved to make others laugh as well. She was artistic and creative, always making wreaths and dried flower arrangements, children's costumes, and wall murals (you might have seen the Washington School landscape she did in the early 90s that remained for many years).\nMarie is survived by her husband of 43 years, John, her three children, Lauren Fitzgerald (husband Dennis), Matthew Castaldo (wife Meghan) and Karen Perry (husband Jon). The lights of her life were her three beautiful grandchildren, Dylan, Reese and Lucas. She is also survived by her mother in law, Barbara Castaldo, and many devoted sisters and brothers in law and nieces and nephews.\nIn lieu of services, the family will be remembering her life sitting out in her garden and are accepting condolences and encouraging warm memories shared by family, friends, and neighbors. For those who wish to donate in her honor, please consider the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation."} +{"text": "Get to know the Sharp team: meet David Gehlken, Nurse Practitioner \u2013 Diabetes Resource Program\nAt Sharp HealthCare, we want our employees to feel they are making a difference in the lives of our patients every day. Our team of supportive, passionate employees is what makes the Sharp employee experience possible.\nThis interview was conducted when David was in his previous role as a registered nurse in Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center\u2019s intensive care unit. We spoke with him a what inspired him to start a career with us.\nHow would you describe your Sharp team?\nThe team I work with at Sharp Chula Vista\u2019s intensive care unit is great. We have people with a wide range of experience, from one year to greater than 20 years. Employees stay at Sharp for a reason \u2014 it\u2019s the camaraderie. I'm sure every unit is unique in this way, having strong bonds built with their team.\nIf you think about it, as nurses, we have experiences that we don't even share with our families. We\u2019re with these people 12 hours a day. A lot of our relationships we build within our department seem to carry on with people.\nHow has Sharp supported you in your role?\nI feel very supported in my role as a nurse here at Sharp Chula Vista.\nFor example, a typical new graduate takes about 12 weeks to become fully oriented. If our manager sees a new employee struggling a little bit, she approves them to carry on their orientation period longer. I remember one time we had one employee who stayed on orientation for six months.\nThat gives you a small example of how supportive our department and managers are.\nWhat makes your Sharp Experience unique?\nWhat makes Sharp different from other facilities within our area is the fact that they have a mission. And that mission is to create a patient-centered environment.\nI have learned to foster a lot of good relationships with my peers. The things we do as nurses and the things we see throughout the day \u2014 our families don't quite understand what's going on out there. I'm glad that I have that support among my peers.\nWhat I love about Sharp is that they celebrate us. They really take care of their nurses.\nWhy did you choose Sharp?\nI see myself staying at Sharp Chula Vista for a long time. I have no intention of leaving anytime soon. And it's because of the opportunity that Sharp provides.\nWe have many facilities and the largest share of the market within San Diego. There's many different places where we can go as employees. Within my department, there's a lot of opportunity for growth. Eventually, I want to start working full time as a nurse practitioner."} +{"text": "Elevate your Discord server with DisMatch 18+, the ultimate tool for fostering meaningful connections.\nWith DisMatch 18+, you can easily transform your server into a thriving dating and social hub, where members can find love, friendship, or simply a night of fun.\nUnlike other dating platforms, DisMatch empowers your members to express their true selves through custom bios and preferences, creating a safe space for those who embrace their unique identities.\nDisMatch's commitment to anonymity ensures that your members can connect with potential matches discreetly, until they decide to reveal their true identities.\nWhether your members are seeking long-term relationships, casual encounters, or simply a platform to explore their interests, DisMatch has something for everyone.\nInstall DisMatch today and watch your server transform into a vibrant community where connections are made and memories are shared."} +{"text": "This article on warning signs of depression in young people makes sense of the impacts and early side effects of depression.\nDo you have at least some idea how dangerous depression is? It is one of the most perilous ailments that might prompt demise. Numerous youngsters in the United States and different nations all over the planet experience the ill effects of depression, which kills numerous small kids. Today we will educate you regarding the side effects of depression in teens. This is an instructive article to assist you with conquering depression in your kid.\nIf it\u2019s not too much trouble, read this article for all subtleties.\nWhat are the side effects of depression in youngsters?\nNumerous youngsters might feel lost, miserable and detached. They might disengage themselves and not share their concerns with their loved ones. This can be quite possibly the earliest side effect of depression. Steady sensations of pity, trouble, and absence of movement are large signs that your youngster might be discouraged. We will impart more focuses to you so remain tuned.\nThis is a side effect of depression in young people\nHere are a few signs and tips to let know if your kid is discouraged. In this way, read the accompanying focuses to know your kid\u2019s psychological status before it is past the point of no return.\nThe kid might feel lost and disengaged.\nThey quit discussing their concerns, so consistently let them know as to whether they would rather not share your concerns.\nTrouble and misery are the most well-known side effects.\nState of mind swings, successive crying, anxiety, early waking, rest issues and then some. Side effects may likewise happen.\nLoss of hunger, indifference toward work, dread, weariness, self-destructive considerations and so on.\nHere are the absolute most normal side effects of depression in young people. We will likewise educate you concerning the impact of tension. So remain with us.\nThe impact of nervousness\nUntreated depression can hurt your youngster. It is an extreme mind problem that wants to lose a kid. Untreated depression can prompt unnecessary reliance on unlawful liquor, perilous or unlawful medications.\nYoungsters or teenagers might have self-destructive contemplations. As indicated by online sources, 10-15% of youngsters experience side effects of uneasiness and depression. Numerous kids and adolescents experience the ill effects of untreated depression. They end today. Accordingly, guardians ought to perceive the signs of high school depression prior to murdering their youngster.\nHow are they treated?\nA super durable meeting is conceivable. Guardians ought to take note of the progressions in the youngster\u2019s way of behaving. You ought to discuss your kid\u2019s concerns and examine them. On the off chance that essential, counsel a specialist who can assist you with making a finding.\nToward the finish of this article, we examined every one of the early side effects of depression and the impacts of nervousness. It is incredibly perilous and is presently normal among youngsters. Thus, it should be dealt with right away, and guardians need to recognize the signs of depression in their kids.\nWhat is your take on the side effects of depression in young people? Tell us in the remarks area."} +{"text": "Whether you\u2019re in the military or manufacturing, the high-tech or healthcare sector, you know how often, and how quickly, job relocations can happen. They\u2019re not always by choice. But if you share custody or have visitation rights with children from a previous marriage, what\u2019s to stop your ex from leaving town-or the state-with your son and/or daughter?\nIt\u2019s probably something you\u2019ve worried about or dreaded. You want to maintain a close connection to your children. How can you do that when they\u2019re hundreds of miles away?\nWays to protect your rights\nThere are many laws regarding relocation, in order to protect both children and parents. Many people include a relocation clause as part of their divorce order so that everyone is clear about what is allowed in a specific case and what is not. If you are just beginning divorce proceedings and you think this may come up and want to include a clause, be sure to investigate your options by talking to a lawyer.\nYour ex will have to follow a prescribed course of action and do everything by the book in order to relocate with your child:\n- 60-day notice is required (there are exceptions, so check with a lawyer).\n- Parents cannot move the child during the first 30 days after giving this notice, unless there is a court order or proof that the non-custodial parent does not object to the move.\n- The parent is allowed to move away with the child after 30 days only if no objection is filed.\n- But if an objection is filed, the parent cannot move unless he/she receives a temporary order allowing the relocation while the case is sorted out.\nOne of the most important things for you to remember is that you have only 30 days to file an objection once you are informed of the desired move.\nYou can also petition to modify your parenting plan because of the relocation, or you can request a temporary order that would stop your child\u2019s move.\nThis wasn\u2019t the (parenting) plan\nIf you have a good, amicable relationship with your ex, it may work to talk things through yourselves and come up with a new parenting plan, ensuring you maintain your same visitation rights or add extended periods with the kids in order to compensate for not seeing them as often. Just as you\u2019re worried about the effects the move will have on your children, and your relationship with them, most likely so is your ex. No matter how hard the conversations may be, they\u2019re worth having.\nAs with the original parenting plan, the key thing to keep in focus is the best interests of the children. If you find you\u2019re not happy with the proposed arrangement or feel overwhelmed by the process, consult a lawyer. This is too important to you to let it just \u201chappen.\u201d\nSchedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Spokane Divorce Lawyer Today!\nWhen it comes to divorce, you need a trusted advocate on your side. Hodgson Law Office is here to help. Schedule a consultation today and get the legal support you need."} +{"text": "I'm a professor of psychology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. Before taking up my current position, I was a Senior Lecturer at Swansea University, and before that I spent two years as a postdoctoral fellow at McMaster University in Canada, working in the lab of Martin Daly and Margo Wilson. I did my Ph.D. in psychology and philosophy at Massey University in New Zealand. My second book, The Ape That Understood the Universe, hit the shelves in September 2018, and an audiobook version and revised paperback edition were released in 2019.\nMy main areas of expertise include evolutionary psychology, nature/nurture issues, sex differences, and kin selection theory. I also have a long-standing interest in philosophy, especially philosophical issues related to the mind and evolutionary theory. Some of my earliest academic work was on the placebo effect.\nEvolutionary Psychology / Behaviour Genetics / Philosophy of Mind\nPSGY2015: Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology\nPSGY2017: Personality and Individual Differences\nPSGY3024: Evolutionary Psychology\nMy research revolves around the idea that theories from evolutionary biology can shed light on the human mind and behaviour. In particular, I'm interested in the evolutionary origins of human sex\u2026 read more\nSTEWART-WILLIAMS, STEVE, CHANG, CHERN YI MARYBETH, WONG, XIU LING, BLACKBURN, JESSE D. and THOMAS, ANDREW G., 2021. Reactions to male-favoring vs. female-favoring sex differences: A preregistered experiment and Southeast Asian replication British Journal of Psychology. 112, 389-411\nMy research revolves around the idea that theories from evolutionary biology can shed light on the human mind and behaviour. In particular, I'm interested in the evolutionary origins of human sex differences and altruism. I also have a long-standing interest in the philosophical implications of evolutionary theory.\nHow do nature and nurture conspire to produce average differences between men and women? How different are the sexes, anyway? Are we highly dimorphic like peacocks and deer? Or are we relatively monomorphic, like gibbons and sea dragons?\nAnd why is research on sex differences so controversial? Do people react more negatively to research findings that favour males than those that favour females?\nThe Evolution of Human Altruism\nIf evolution is all about the survival of the fittest, why are people usually quite nice to each other? Do humans, like most other animals, help relatives more than non-relatives? If natural selection favours organisms that preferentially help their relatives, why are we often so nice to friends, romantic partners, and other unrelated individuals?\nThe Nature and Nurture of Individual Differences\nMy colleague Steve Janssen and I are setting up a twin registry in Southeast Asia, so we can do research into the nature and nurture of psychological traits in a non-Western society. (Most twin studies to date have been done in the West.)\nThe Philosophical Implications of Evolutionary Theory\nThis was the subject of my first book, Darwin, God and the Meaning of Life (2010, Cambridge University Press).\nThe placebo effect"} +{"text": "New Delhi: Commodore Amit Rastogi is set to be the next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), a PSU under the Ministry of Science & Technology. Rastogi has been recommended for the post by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel on Friday. He is Commodore in the Indian Navy.\nRastogi has been recommended for the post of CMD of NRDC from the list of two candidates, who were interviewed by the selection panel. Another candidate who was on the list was also from the Indian Navy.\nAs CMD of NRDC, Rastogi will be the chief executive of the corporation and will be accountable to its board of directors and the government. He also will be responsible for the efficient functioning of the corporation for achieving its corporate objectives and performance parameters.\nNational Research Development Corporation (NRDC) was established in 1953 by the government, with the primary objective to promote, develop and commercialise the technologies/know-how/inventions/patents/processes emanating from various national R&D institutions/universities and is presently working under the administrative control of the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology. During the past six decades of its existence and in pursuance of its corporate goals, NRDC has forged strong links with the scientific and industrial community in India and abroad and developed a wide network of research institutions, academia and industry."} +{"text": "Welcome to PETGENOMA's Exclusive Service for Breeders \u2013 Your Path to Better Breeding, Healthier Pets, and Informed Choices\nGenetic Profiling: Gain unparalleled insights into the genetic profiles of your breeding animals, enabling you to make informed breeding decisions.\nHealth Optimization: Identify and manage potential hereditary health risks in your breeding stock, ensuring the healthiest future generations.\nBreed Preservation: Safeguard the authenticity and purity of your breeds through genetic lineage analysis.\nTrait Enhancement: Tailor your breeding goals by harnessing insights into desired traits .\nScientific Accuracy: Rely on 100% DNA analysis for precise and reliable genetic information.\nElevate Your Breeding Program with PETGENOMA:\nEnhanced Reputation: Showcase your commitment to responsible breeding and the well-being of your animals.\nIncreased Demand: Attract discerning pet owners seeking well-bred, genetically healthy pets.\nData-Driven Decisions: Elevate your breeding program to new heights with science-backed insights.\nHealthy Generations: Ensure a legacy of healthier, happier pets for generations to come."} +{"text": "The POWERTEC 70219 3\u2033 x 10\u2032 PVC Dust Collection Hose is a highly durable and versatile solution for all your dust collection needs in woodworking and shop vacuum applications. This hose is designed to fit snugly onto dust collection fittings, ensuring a tight seal and efficient dust extraction. Whether you are a professional carpenter, hobbyist woodworker, or DIY enthusiast, this hose is the perfect addition to your workshop setup.\nOne of the main advantages of the POWERTEC 70219 hose is its construction from high-quality PVC material. This material is not only incredibly durable and long-lasting, but also resistant to abrasions, tears, and punctures. This means you can rely on this hose to withstand the rigors of everyday use, even in heavy-duty woodworking environments. Additionally, the 3\u2033 diameter and 10\u2032 length provide ample flexibility and reach for various workshop setups.\nAnother key advantage of the POWERTEC 70219 hose is its compatibility with a range of dust collection fittings. Whether you are using a dust collector, shop vacuum, or other dust extraction systems, this hose can easily connect to them, providing a seamless and efficient dust collection process. This ensures that you can maintain a clean and safe working environment, free from harmful airborne particles.\nHowever, it is important to note that proper precautions should be taken when using the POWERTEC 70219 hose. When operating woodworking machinery or using shop vacuums, be sure to keep the hose away from sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces to prevent damage. Additionally, regular inspections of the hose for wear and tear are recommended to ensure its continued effectiveness.\nThe POWERTEC 70219 3\u2033 x 10\u2032 PVC Dust Collection Hose is suitable for a wide range of audiences, including professional woodworkers, woodworking hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts. Whether you are setting up a new workshop or upgrading your existing dust collection system, this hose is a valuable addition to your equipment lineup. It is also suitable for use in a variety of occasions, including woodworking projects, home renovations, and general workshop maintenance.\nTo clean the POWERTEC 70219 hose, simply use a damp cloth to wipe away any dust or debris that may have accumulated on the surface. For more thorough cleaning, the hose can be rinsed with mild detergent and water, followed by air drying. It is important to avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, as these can potentially damage the PVC material.\nIn order to maintain the quality and performance of the POWERTEC 70219 hose, it is recommended to store it in a cool, dry place when not in use. Avoid leaving the hose exposed to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, as this can cause degradation of the PVC material. Regular inspections for wear and tear, as well as proper storage, will help to prolong the lifespan of the hose and ensure its continued effectiveness in your workshop setup.\nIn conclusion, the POWERTEC 70219 3\u2033 x 10\u2032 PVC Dust Collection Hose is a reliable and durable solution for dust collection in woodworking and shop vacuum applications. With its high-quality construction, compatibility with various fittings, and ease of maintenance, this hose is an essential tool for keeping your workshop clean and safe. Whether you are a professional woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, this hose is sure to enhance your dust collection system and improve the overall quality of your workshop experience."} +{"text": "Dutch New Wave duo, Pol, comprising the talented brothers Ruben and Matthijs Pol, have finally graced the music scene with their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP. In a musical landscape ever-evolving, Pol steps up to bring New Wave back to the forefront with their refreshing and dynamic take on the genre.\nThe EP kicks off with its lead single, \"L'Amour Fait Mal,\" a track that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Pol's sound. It crafts a rich analogue soundscape, adorned with textured synth lines and driving drum beats that serve as the canvas for a characteristically wistful vocal performance. The result is a mesmerizing blend of upbeat energy and poignant melancholy, echoing the classic sentiments of a new-wave love song.\nDigging deeper into the EP, it becomes evident that Pol is more than just a musical project; it's a platform for highly expressive songwriting. The brothers draw inspiration from their own personal experiences and self-exploration, addressing themes as profound as toxic masculinity, identity, and navigating the complexities of human relationships. Within this captivating new wave sound, Pol artfully weaves elements of post-punk and glam rock, creating compositions that are uniquely their own."} +{"text": "Read our insights for a better understanding of the latest trends in the digital transformation market.\nTalent Management Consulting\nBuilding a Successful Talent Acquisition System\nSID Global Solutions\n27 December 2022\nBuilding a successful talent evaluation system is essential for any business in order to ensure that it is hiring the right people for the right roles. It is important to ensure that the talent evaluation system you build is robust and efficient, to ensure that you are able to make the best hiring decisions.\n5 Things to keep in mind while building a Talent Acquisition System\nWhen building a talent evaluation system, there are a few key steps to follow in order to ensure success.\n- Define Your Goals\nThe first step in creating an effective talent evaluation system is to define your goals. What type of qualities are you looking for in potential employees? What skills do you need them to have? Are there any specific job requirements you need to consider? Having clear goals in mind when building your system can help ensure that you are creating the best possible system for your business.\n- Identify Your Talent Pool\nOnce you have established your goals, you will need to identify the talent pool from which you will draw your new hires. Think about the type of people you are looking for in terms of their personalities, skills, and experience. Consider the recruiting channels that you will use to reach these potential employees, such as job boards and social media.\n- Design Your Evaluation Process\nOnce you have identified your talent pool, you will need to design your evaluation process. This should include steps such as interviewing candidates, administering tests, and providing feedback. Think about what type of questions you should ask candidates and what tests would be the most informative in helping you make your hiring decisions.\n- Set Up Your System\nThe next step in building a successful talent evaluation system is to set up your system. This includes the creation of an online application process, and setting up any tests you will use. You should also consider creating a feedback system that allows you to track the progress of each candidate and provide them with feedback.\n- Monitor and Adjust\nThe final step in building a successful talent evaluation system is to monitor and adjust it. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of your system and make changes as needed. Also, consider the feedback you receive from the candidates and use this to improve the system.\nCreating an effective talent evaluation system is an essential part of any business\u2019s hiring process. By following these steps, you can create a system that will enable you to make the best possible decisions when it comes to hiring the right people."} +{"text": "Physical literacy is the mastering of fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills that permit a child to read their environment and make appropriate decisions, allowing them to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activity situations. It is the foundation of long-term participation and performance to the best of one\u2019s ability. Physical Literacy is the cornerstone of both participation and excellence in physical activity and sport. Ideally, physical literacy is developed prior to the adolescent growth spurt.\nFundamental Movement Skills and Fundamental Sport Skills\nTo become physically literate children need to master the 13 fundamental movement skills:\nThe Locomotor and Body Skills:\nThe Sending Skills\nThe Receiving Skills\nEach skill will involve a series of developmental stages that the child will go through in order to master that particular skill. Fundamental Sport Skills involve using Fundamental Movement Skills in a sport specific setting (i.e. a child can kick a ball, this is a Fundamental Movement Skill; when she kicks a penalty kick in a soccer game, she has used this skill as a Fundamental Sport Skill, the skill of kicking a penalty kick).\nThe Four Environments\nTo develop physical literacy children should learn fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills in each of the four basic environments:\n- On the ground: as the basis for most games, sport, dance and physical activities\n- In the water: as the basis for all aquatic activities\n- On snow and ice: as the basis for all winter sliding activities\n- In the air: basis for gymnastics, diving and other aerial activities (Note : This Article Collection from Wikipedia )"} +{"text": "Commercial Janitorial Services in Carterville\nWhen you own your own company, maintaining a clean and safe operation facility is essential to the success of your company and the happiness of your employees. Fortunately, you can turn to the cleaning experts at ServiceMaster Cleaning & Restoration Services by SI for all your cleaning and disinfection needs. With more than six decades in the business of offering superior cleaning and janitorial services, the trained experts at ServiceMaster Cleaning & Restoration Services by SI use premium-quality products and advanced cleaning techniques to ensure your satisfaction with your results every time.\n- Our commercial and janitorial specialty cleaning services in Carbondale include:\n- Specialty Services\n- Window Washing\n- Hardwood Floor Cleaning\n- Hard-Surface Floor Cleaning\n- Tile and Grout Cleaning\n- Janitorial Services\n- Project-Based Services\n- Comprehensive Cleaning\n- Carpet Cleaning & Maintenance Programs\n- Post Construction Cleanup\nWhen you choose us for your commercial space, you'll receive more than just a clean atmosphere. Backed by a national brand with more than 65 years of experience, we are dedicated to providing you with the best outcomes possible. We consistently raise the bar, setting a new cleaning standard that will go above and beyond your expectations time and time again."} +{"text": "Kindergarten reading workbook pdf provides a fascinating method for kindergarten youngsters to find out and fortify standard methods. The workbook includes simple stories followed by questions as well as exercises on reading sentences and passages, riddles, and sequencing.\nThe kindergarten workbook below will include reading practice, learn how to space letters and words, sequencing, lowercase letter worksheets, lowercase alphabet letters, correct letter, letter combination, capital letters, different between letters, letter recognition, letter sound, magnetic letters, and other worksheets. Will will put all worksheets in one PDF file.\nWhat program will be included in Kindergarten?\n- Phonic Programs\n- Handwriting Program\n- Reading Programs\n- Practice Sentence\nPrintable activities that will include Kindergarten Reading Workbook\nLowercase Alphabet Letter\nLearn how to write lower case letters by using 3 lower case dot letters. Each letter has an object that starts with a current letter. For example Apple for A letter.\nCircle the correct letter for each picture. for example if picture of hat circle h letter.\nMissing vowel worksheets will help kids identify missing letter by using image as illustration. This will help kids write proper letter formation. For example there is b and x letters behind box picture, so the missing letter is o.\nThis missing capital letter writing worksheet will help kids memorize all alphabet from A to Z by filling missing letter on the worksheet.\nDifference Between Letter\nLearn how recognize different letter coloring the box.\nWorksheet for practicing recognizing letters. In this worksheets kids will try to identify g letter.\nIn this initial sounds activities, kids will try to mention beginning sound of each picture. For example c for cat.\nAnother way to learn letter sound is using magnetic letters like the picture above. Kids will must choose the correct beginning letter for each picture.\nShape Of Letters\nThis tracing worksheet for practicing writing uppercase letters, each letter has 4 tracing letter. this will help kids writing prompts and practicing writing motions.\nHelp kids to build a correct sentences using pictures as illustrations. Kids must arrange the list of words to make the correct order.\nDownload Kindergarten Reading Workbook PDF"} +{"text": "Free-electron lasers are used to generate laser radiation using an accelerated electron beam. In this paper, an electrostatic accelerator was used with a thermionic cathode. Lasing pulses of the order of tens of microseconds were generated by passing the current pulses through a wiggler and resonator combination. The change in lasing power as a result of postsaturation variation of the energy of the electron beam during the lasing period is presented in this paper in the form of experimental measurements and simulations. In the experiments, the initial electron beam energy was 1.4 MeV and the current was 1.13 A, whilst the lasing frequency was always close to 102 GHz. It is shown that postsaturation, positively ramping the beam energy increases the radiation extraction efficiency by around 50%. Whilst a falling beam energy results in a reduction in extraction efficiency.\n|Number of pages\n|IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques\n|Published - Nov 2017\n- Energy extraction\n- free-electron laser (FEL) oscillator\n- radiation power optimization"} +{"text": "For many years my knowledge of my grandfather, John Thomas Merrikin, was very limited.\nAll I knew of him was that he came from Amber Hill, Lincolnshire, and was for many years a police officer in Leicester. At the beginning of WW2, my grandfather was called up into the Naval Reserve first of all on HMS Devonshire, and then Stoker First Class on HMS Acasta.\n8th June 1940, grandad John Thomas Merrikin died in the Norwegian fjords after the Scharnhorst, and Gneisenau blew up HMS Acasta, and as they sank into the cruel freezing cold sea Nick Carter launched a torpedo at the Scharnhorst and damaged her quite badly.\nIt wasn\u2019t until I joined the GLARAC (Glorious, Ardent, Acasta) Association in 2008 that I realised that HMS Ardent, and HMS Aircraft Carrier Glorious, were also bombed by the two German battleships \u2013 both the pride of Nazi Germany. The two British destroyers were accompanying HMS Glorious on convoy. I also became aware of a huge conspiracy as to why 1531 servicemen were killed, and only 43 servicemen survived without Admiralty intervention.\nDuring the lockdown of 2020-2021, I decided to do some of my own research on the worst British naval catastrophe of WW2, and I began to write The Mystery Of Operation Alphabet to bring to life 8th June 1940. I did this by putting photographs on as many names of the war dead and survivors as possible to bring them to life too. I also wrote down stories from books and articles of what happened to the war dead and survivors in their own words, and also of their loved ones, rather than writing using my own words, as I wanted the servicemen to have their own voice.\nThe Mystery of Operation Alphabet has endless photos of the different ships, lists of the war dead, and also I have written down as many explanations and conspiracy theories as possible as to why the three ships were blown up and 1531 men were killed. I did this by bringing to light the opinions and theories of Admiralty, naval historians, government officials, and members of the GLARAC Association so you can make up your own minds as to what happened.\nOne of my main aims is to bring to light the bravery of commanders Barker and Glasfurd of HMS Ardent, and HMS Acasta, plus Nick Carter, leading seaman of HMS Acasta, the man who shot the Scharnhorst, to hopefully get the government to give these men military honour and recognition for what they did on 8th June 1940. Amazingly, even the commanders of the German battleships saluted the British ships HMS Glorious, HMS Ardent and especially HMS Acasta as they sunk in the Norwegian fjords to honour their bravery.\nLast but not least, I would like to uncover why the government has kept the ships\u2019 records under lock and key since 1940, and why they aren\u2019t going to be made public until 2040/41.\nSo why not read this interesting and intriguing book to find out more?\nElaine Merrikin Trimlett Glover."} +{"text": "sorry, we can't preview this file\nSupplementary material.pdf (235.39 kB)\nGeometric vs. traditional morphometric methods for exploring morphological variation of tadpoles at early developmental stages; supplementary material\njournal contributionposted on 2019-06-24, 12:48 authored by Marija Ili\u0107, Vida Joji\u0107, Gorana Stamenkovi\u0107, Vanja Markovi\u0107, Vladica Simi\u0107, Momir Paunovi\u0107, Jelka Crnobrnja-Isailovi\u0107\nWe conducted a comparative (2D landmark-based geometric and traditional) morphometric analysis on tadpoles at early developmental stages. Two species of brown frog (Rana dalmatina and R. temporaria) and the common toad (Bufo bufo) were involved, all raised in the laboratory from fertilized eggs collected in their natural habitat. Taxonomic identification was confirmed by the DNA barcoding method with the 16S rRNA sequence as the gene marker. Interested to compare the methodologies for quantification and description of morphological differences among tadpoles of mentioned species, we aimed to: 1) calculate interspecies genetic distances as the most relevant measurement for species differentiation, 2) determine and describe size and shape variation, 3) identify relationships among the analyzed species at the morphological level and 4) assess their classification accuracy. Within the framework of the specified aims, both methodologies produced very similar results, i.e., the smallest divergence was between R. dalmatina and R. temporaria, while the most discriminative were B. bufo and R. temporaria. However, we observed subtle shape variation of the distal region of the tail that was detected only by the geometric morphometrics. Our findings support the following. Geometric morphometric method captures more subtle shape differences that were unable to be recovered from linear measurements. It performs slightly better in classification rate. Although it was not quantified, it stands to reason that there is no difference in time investment between the two approaches. Geometric morphometrics provides more information that can be leveraged to answer further questions and it has a clear advantage in visualizing."} +{"text": "THANK YOU FOR YOUR REQUEST\nWe will be in touch soon.\nLucinda Loya Interiors is a well-known interior design firm in Houston. Lucinda Loya created the firm in 2003, and it has since become a notable brand in the interior design sector, providing bespoke design solutions to clients across the United States.\nLucinda Loya, an interior designer with over 20 years of experience, is known for her unique approach to interior design, which incorporates modern and traditional aspects to create houses that are both timeless and contemporary. Clean lines, vibrant colors, and an emphasis on textures and materials define her unique style.\nThe firm\u2019s track record is impressive, with residential and commercial projects ranging from sumptuous high-rise apartments to charming boutique hotels. Among their most notable projects are the Houston Four Seasons Hotel, the River Oaks C\u00e9zanne Apartments, and the River Oaks Country Club.\nLucinda Loya Interiors emphasizes client engagement, working closely with them to learn their wants and preferences in order to create a design that truly reflects their own style and personality. The firm\u2019s designers, architects, and craftspeople are highly qualified and experienced, ensuring that each project is finished to the highest quality standards.\nThe emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendliness sets Lucinda Loya Interiors apart from other interior design firms. The company has implemented a number of environmentally responsible practices, such as using sustainable materials and incorporating energy-efficient components into their designs.\nLucinda Loya Interiors has won numerous honors for their work, including being named one of the top 100 interior designers in the world by Architectural Digest. Other publications that have featured the company include Elle D\u00e9cor, House Beautiful, and The Wall Street Journal.\nLucinda Loya Interiors has established itself as a prominent brand in the interior design industry, redefining what it means to create beautiful and functional rooms that reflect each client\u2019s unique style and personality. The firm\u2019s commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and excellence will undoubtedly have a long-term impact on the field of interior design.\nLike This Post About Lucinda Loya Interiors? Stay Updated With The Best News About Trends, Interior Design Trends, And Furniture High-End Brands. Sign Up Our Newsletter And Receive It In Your Email \u2013 Free Of Charge, The Latest And The Most Exclusive Content From Home Inspiration Ideas Blog. Follow Us On Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook.\nIn the ever-changing landscape of design, color serves as a potent language for expressing emotions,\u2026\nIn a home, the Dining room, particularly the Dining Room Table are more than just\u2026\nNestled within the tastefully restored walls of a Grade B listed church, Kris Turnbull Studios\u2026"} +{"text": "by Wendy Gustafson\nMy 10-year-old granddaughter, Keira, is a great reader. She started early in her life and now hardly slows down to eat. She has even produced a few manuscripts herself. Keira reintroduced me to the series of books by R.A. Montgomery called \u201cChoose Your Own Adventure.\u201d When my kids were her age, they loved these books too. The library book we\u2019re reading now is The Lost Jewels of Nabooti. When we travel in the car together, Keira reads the story out loud while I\u2019m driving. I help with the hard words if I can guess from her try at pronunciation what word it might be, and we go on the adventure together.\nMontgomery has an interesting concept. He has designed 38 different storylines in this one book. The first couple of pages are the set-up. We find out what the mystery is all about and get recruited to help. Then the first choice comes: \u201cIf you agree to go on tomorrow\u2019s plane for Paris, go on to the next page. If you demand more time, information, and extra help, turn to page nine.\u201d\nAnd so it goes. Every few pages there is a choice to be made. It is not one choice that determines your fate in the story, it is many. Sometimes you wind up in a fruitless effort to escape a crocodile. Sometimes you end up the chosen leader for peace and justice.\nSo many paths are laid down for you by the author, so many endings prepared for you, gotten to by so many choices! To continue the story, you have to choose and choose again, yet you and the author work as a team to get you to the end, however deadly or delightful that end might be.\nBut remember, at any time, you can go back and make another choice. You can change the path of your story and affect its outcome. The new choice may take you over familiar ground for a while until you come to a turning point and a choice that changes everything.\nGod gave R.A. Montgomery the idea for this exciting series of books. God is an old hand at crafting adventure stories. He is the author of your life story, crafting both the beginning and the end. Your story starts in Love and ends in Love. You choose the many middle parts.\nYou never really know where your story will take you, but God the Author does. He is the one who has written the story. He is the one who imagined and planned it from the beginning. He knows every alternative offered. He knows every ending.\nAnd every one of those endings is designed to end you up in the lap of God. It is His design to have you for His own forever.\nYour life is an adventure that your choices write. The choices are daily\u2014sometimes difficult, sometimes delightful. They may seem accidental, coincidental, or random. In reality they were planned before you were born. You choose, and then God the Author takes over. God is committed to anyway that will bring you home in the end. He has written that part where you get saved by a hero who sacrifices his own well-being to preserve and prosper yours.\nIt is all through the narrative, all through the story. Hiding in every choice you are given is that Hero who is always there to save and love you.\nSo choose. Choose to come safely home. Bring others with you. Involve the world in your happy ending."} +{"text": "We show you our most important and recent visitors news details Abu Dhabi makes groundbreaking progress in stem cell treatment of COVID-19 in the following article\nHind Al Soulia - Riyadh - The Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre has now treated more than 2000 patients suffering from the pandemic, with 1200 already fully recovered from the effects of the virus.\nProgress made in COVID-19 stem cell treatment by ADSCC. (WAM)\nABU DHABI -The Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre (ADSCC) announced this week that it had succeeded in ramping up the number of coronavirus treatments from 73 in initial clinical trial.\nThis breakthrough comes following a decision by the Emirati government to make treatment available free of charge for all moderate-to-high risk COVID-19 patients in the country.\nA treatment, branded UAECell19, has previously demonstrated efficacy with no significant changes in adverse events reported, an absence of any unexpected serious reactions (such as anaphylaxis, allergies or sudden death) and no reports of any lung complications as determined by radiological exams from inhalation of the nebulised product.\nADSCC has now treated more than 2000 patients suffering from COVID-19, with 1200 already fully recovered from the effects of the virus.\nA team of doctors and researchers at ADSCC, led by doctor Yendry Ventura, announced in May they had developed a new treatment for COVID-19 patients.\nUAECell19, an autologous stem cells based therapy, appears to help the body fight the virus and make the disease less harmful.\nFollowing an initial trial, researchers were able to conclude that UAECell19 reduced the duration of hospitalisation from 22 days to just six, when compared to patients who had received standard treatment.\nFurther analyses revealed that patients treated with the stem cells were 3,1 times more likely to recover in less than seven days than those treated with standard therapy.\n67 percent of the patients who received the stem cells treatment owed their recovery to the new treatment.\nADSCC has since secured intellectual property rights protection for UAECell19, which opens the way for the treatment to be shared widely so more patients can benefit.\nADSCC said researchers are at various stages of several investigatory efforts to establish effectiveness (Phase 3 trial), optimal efficacy of dosage, and efficacy to treat other respiratory diseases such asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis.\nThese were the details of the news Abu Dhabi makes groundbreaking progress in stem cell treatment of COVID-19 for this day. We hope that we have succeeded by giving you the full details and information. To follow all our news, you can subscribe to the alerts system or to one of our different systems to provide you with all that is new.\nIt is also worth noting that the original news has been published and is available at The Arab Weekly and the editorial team at AlKhaleej Today has confirmed it and it has been modified, and it may have been completely transferred or quoted from it and you can read and follow this news from its main source."} +{"text": "|HSE Section Head\n|PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk\n|\u2705 Info Gaji\n|31 Juli 2023\nTo develop, control and evaluate HSE management system and program to ensure company operational activities in accordance with HSE quality management standard\n- To develop HSE management system to availability of HSE standardized system.\n- To develop and plan HSE program to improve employee and contractor awareness and competencies of HSE.\n- To socialize and monitor HSE management system and program implementation to ensure system and program is implemeted with the rules\n- To evaluate HSE management system and program to improve the effectiveness and successfull implementation of system and program.\n- To conduct inspection and follow up the finding to prevent HSE violatons.\n- To investigate accident and analyze the causal factor of the accident in order to reduce the level of accident in the workplace.\n- Minimum Bachelor Degree majoring in Engineering/Mining/HSE\n- Minimum 5 years of experience in the same position (preferably from Mining Industry)\n- Required competency : Environmental Management, Operational Safety, Safety & Health Management, Plant Operational Management\n- Good leadership & managerial skill\n- Willing to be located in Bulungan, North Kalimantan Site (roster based)"} +{"text": "The Administration tool allows project administrators to set up and manage the project environment. Only project administrators can see and use this tool.\n- Project settings\nEnter or edit the basic information of a project, and change project settings.\n- Project setup\nView, add or edit the project structure and access rights to roles per folder.\nSynchronize to LetsBuild.\nView, invite, or delete users and assign roles to users.\nView, import, copy, edit, or delete roles.\nSpecify to which sections an administrator has access.\n- App access\nEnable or disable access by third-party apps to a project, and set permissions for roles.\n- Form entries access\nView or edit the access rights to forms.\n- Audit report\nSearch for all activities in a project.\n- Recycle bin\nRestore documents and folders from the recycle bin to your project, or permanently delete the items."} +{"text": "Organizational decision support systems (ODSS) are a new type of decision support systems (DSS) focusing on the organization wide issues rather than individual, group, or departmental issues. Because of its organization wide scope, a typical ODSS cuts across organizational functions or hierarchical layers. Thus, seamless integration with organization's diverse IS applications running on heterogeneous platforms becomes a critical issue for building a successful ODSS. We analyze the Korea Telecom (KT)'s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) division focusing on its investment strategies. We develop a conceptual framework which links O&M investment decisions to performance of its operational branches across the nation. In this framework, performance of each local branch is evaluated on two dimensions: quality of service (QOS) and difficulty of the local operating environment (CDI: context difficulty index). This approach will enable O&M management to explicate the major causes behind differences in service quality among local branches and to determine proper scale and area of O&M investment for competing branches. To support the above framework, we also develop a prototype for the KTOM-ODSS with an EIS like user friendly interface. When a complete ODSS is implemented on top of various KT transaction processing systems, it will become a critical component of the O&M Integrated Decision Support Environment (IDSE).\n|Title of host publication\n|Information Systems - Organizational Systems and Technology\n|IEEE Computer Society\n|Number of pages\n|Published - 1996\n|29th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 1996 - Wailea, United States\nDuration: 1996 Jan 3 \u2192 1996 Jan 6\n|Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences\n|29th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 1996\n|96/1/3 \u2192 96/1/6\nBibliographical notePublisher Copyright:\n\u00a9 1996 IEEE.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes\n- General Engineering"} +{"text": "James Tubbs: the turbulent life of the great bow maker and master of the English school\nEnglish bow maker James Tubbs (1835-1921) is seen as the only European master bow maker who was able to create an independent tradition that could hold its own against the great French tradition of the 19th century. James Tubbs was the greatest member of a family with a five-generation history of bow making, and at the same time, James Tubbs, sometimes dubbed the \u201cEnglish Tourte\u201d, was also the embodiment of the English school alongside his legendary predecessor John Dodd.\nJames Tubbs early years: William II. Tubbs and W. E. Hill & Sons\nJames Tubbs was born in London on 25 March 1835, the eldest of eleven children in a poor family that had eked out a meagre living for two generations with its bow making. James Tubbs grew up in a part of town that inspired Charles Dickens' depictions of poverty in Oliver Twist. He learned the trade of making bows from his father, William Tubbs, Jr. (1814-1878) and was probably either unemployed or a day labourer when he began working for W. E. Hill & Sons around 1858. The bows of the talented young master quickly won important awards for the highly esteemed company.\nJames Tubbs and the Hill bow\nTubbs worked for the Hills but in an atelier of his own, and it can be assumed that he was not their employee; instead, he had a tenuous arrangement in which the Hills provided him work. This may explain the minor scandal which James Tubbs caused in his later years: decades after working for the Hills, he managed to acquire some of the Hill bows he had created then and marked them his own seal.\nJames Tubbs own bow model\nDespite the difficult circumstances of his early career, James Tubbs successes allowed him to move to new addresses in London until he ultimately set up his workshop in Wardour Street No. 94 in the 1870s. Immediately before this last move, he had finally begun working for himself; he developed his own bow model that did not deny its debt to Tourte but was still a stand-alone achievement in the history of European bow making.\nJames Tubbs most successful years\nTubbs celebrated his greatest accomplishments in the 1880s, when he built bows for famous musicians such as August Wilhelmj and was appointed the court bow maker for the Duke of Edinburgh. In the 1890s, he continued to refine the design of his bow by integrating the mathematic findings of W. S. B. Woolhouse, who \u2013 much like Vuillaume's studies on Tourte \u2013 recommended applying a logarithmic to the stick. On his birthdays, James Tubbs crafted especially elaborate, gold- and silver-mounted bows with artistic engravings and inlays; between 1876 and 1910, similar pieces were presented as prizes to the best students at the London Guildhall School and the Royal Academy of Music.\nJames Tubbs son Alfred\nIn 1891, his then 28-year-old son Alfred joined the company, which was subsequently renamed James Tubbs and Son. Around the turn of the century, Tubbs senior retired to Ashford near Staines, leaving the family business to Alfred and working on only the occasional bow. After Alfred's sudden death on 3 November 1911, James Tubbs returned to his atelier for a few years; one reason for resuming work was to help support his daughter-in-law, who in turn took care of the ageing master until his death in 1921.\nW.E. Hill & Sons: on the Mt. Parnassus of the art of violin making\nLudwig Bausch: the \"German Tourte\"\nBeares, J & A Beare: expertise in changing times\nE. Sartory: the modern classic of bow making"} +{"text": "Expert Aeromedical Transport\nPHYSICIANS AIR TRANSPORT\nPhysicians Air Transport is an FAA licensed MEDEVAC air ambulance transportation service, founded in 2004.\nWe transport patients across the United States and maintain highly skilled and licensed aircraft and medical personnel for 24/7 coverage.\nOur flight dispatch coordination and communications are provided by a dedicated team of Air Med Flight Dispatch Coordinators, with strict quality assurance for flight safety procedures.\nEMERGENCY AIR AMBULANCE\nEMERGENCY AIR AMBULANCE: 501.494.0645\nORGAN TRANSFER REQUESTS\nSafety, Service & Technology\nOur state-of-the-art flight following system reduces communication time and includes radio, internet, transponder, and cell phone technology. We also provide FAA-certified pilots with experience in aircraft medical transports. Each aircraft is maintained to exceed FAA minimum operating requirements and is equipped with a survival kit."} +{"text": "This vulnerability assessment is an initial science-based effort to identify how and why focal resources (ecosystems, species populations, and ecosystem services) across the Sierra Nevada region are likely to be affected by future climate conditions. This assessment centers on the Sierra Nevada region of California, from foothills to crests, including ten national forests and two national parks. Twenty\u2010seven focal resources including eight ecosystems, populations of fifteen species, and four ecosystem services were identified as important by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) as part of their forest plan revision process or by Sierra Nevada stakeholders and are considered in this assessment. Vulnerabilities of these resources were evaluated during the Vulnerability Assessment Workshop (held March 5-7, 2013); resources included 8 ecosystems (alpine/subalpine, yellow pine/mixed conifer, red fir, wet meadows and fens, oak woodlands, chaparral, sagebrush, and aquatic), 15 species (fisher, marten, bighorn sheep, wood rat, willow flycatcher, mountain quail, sage grouse, Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog, mountain yellow-legged frog, red fir, blue oak, black oak, whitebark pine, bristlecone pine, and aspen), and 4 ecosystem services (timber and wood products, carbon, fire, and recreation).\nThe vulnerability assessment results are comprised of evaluations and comments from a participant breakout group during the workshop, peer-review comments following the workshop from at least one additional expert in the subject area, and relevant references from the literature. The resulting documents are not comprehensive; rather they are an initial evaluation of vulnerability based on existing information and expert input. They are intended to be living documents that can be revised and expanded upon as new information becomes available.\nThe overarching goal is to help resource managers and stakeholders plan their management of these focal resources in light of a changing climate. Specifically, this information can facilitate priority setting for management action and responses, helping to sustain optimal conditions for and productivity of focal resources.\nClick on title to download individual files attached to this item.\nOriginal ISO Metadata"} +{"text": "Winners of Mastercard Lighthouse Program\nJun 6, 2021\nThis week we were crowned Finnish winners of Mastercard\u2019s Lighthouse fall program. The possibility to participate in this years program was a great strategic step for us, especially having built up relationships with partner banks and Mastercard ahead of the program. The program has helped to crystalize our next steps in our journey to digitalize the world of receipts.\n\u2018We\u2019ve been working closely with both the partner banks and Mastercard on a vision where cardholders can seamlessly receive their receipts digitally and within their banking application. It\u2019s time to finally stop the madness and say goodbye to paper receipts!\u2019 \u2013 Joel Ojala CEO, ReceiptHero\nGiven that the pandemic has changed the format of the event, the team still had a challenging schedule of workshops and meetings. We want to thank all partner banks, Mastercard and the organizers for putting on a great program and providing us a platform to meet advisors, potential customers and partners.\nWe know we cannot build the receipt rails without having a global player like Mastercard backing us, this is further validation that the team is working on something impactful for customers and also the environment."} +{"text": "McKee Barracks A Concise History\nThe book launch of \u2018McKee Barracks A Concise History\u2019 by Defence Forces veteran and historian Ronnie Daly along with author and military historian Paul O\u2019Brien, was held in McKee Barracks on Friday 9th of November 2018. Here is a book review published in the November 2018 issue of An Cosant\u00f3ir Magazine by P.C.\nAuthors: Ronnie Daly & Paul O\u2019Brien\nPublisher: A Defence Forces Publication, (November 2018)\nPrinted by Defence Forces Printing Press\nThose of us that have been fortunate enough to have been given a guided tour of McKee Barracks by a former member of the Defence Forces, Ronnie Daly, know of his wealth of knowledge on the barracks and those that lived and worked within its confines.\nA Concise History of McKee Barracks is Ronnie\u2019s first book and with it, he has dispelled many of the myths associated with the barracks and set a very high standard for future barrack histories.\nFormally known as Marlborough Barracks, the book takes in the conception of the complex, the construction of the barracks and the initial occupation by British Forces in the 1880s. This is very interesting and some research has gone into these particular chapters as the author describes the daily lives of those serving and the barrack routines at that time. Of particular interest is the cavalry trooper\u2019s preparation for inspection and the \u2018spit and polish\u2019 required for various parades.\nThe book also takes in turbulent periods in our nation\u2019s history such as the Rising, the War of Independence, the Civil War and the handing over of the barracks to the National Army. The decades that followed are also covered, with the history continuing up to modern-day.\nDaly has enlisted military historian and a regular contributor to An Cosant\u00f3ir, Paul O\u2019Brien, whose writing skills make this publication a very easy and enjoyable read.\nBoth authors, Daly and O\u2019Brien, must be commended for this work and I hope that this book, it\u2019s content and layout, will be a template for future barrack histories as a series is long overdue."} +{"text": "Roy Arden was born in Vancouver in 1957 where he lives and works today.\nHe studied at the Vancouver School of Art and the University of British Columbia and has been active as an exhibiting visual artist since 1978. His \u00ab archival \u00bb works of the 1980\u2019s examined the fundamental nature of the photographic and questioned its role in the construction of history. His large colour landscape photographs of the 1990\u2019s registered the \u00ab landscape of the economy \u00bb in Realist tableaux. Arden\u2019s work is regularly seen in commercial and institutional exhibitions in Canada and internationally. Arden has also taught, curated and published critical texts. [Source : VOX, 2002]"} +{"text": "Are you searching for a plumber in Sanford that can do it all? At Absolute Best Plumbing, we value our residential and commercial customers. Your experience with our team will show you that we are committed to providing a service that sets the gold standard in plumbing. Affordable and effective plumbing is only a phone call away with Absolute Best Plumbing.\nA leaking or damaged pipe is a disaster waiting to happen. Putting off maintenance on plumbing systems or appliances is never a good idea. Absolute Best Plumbing will work with you to ensure that pricing is within your budget. To protect your Sanford home or business premises from flooding or water intrusion damage, reach out to our Orlando offices today for a quote.\nReliable Plumber in Sanford\nHiring a reliable plumber in Sanford is essential if you have leaking pipes or need re-piping before disaster strikes. Absolute Best Plumbing can work with any type of plumbing, whether the system connects to a sewer line or septic tank.\nDo you need large-scale plumbing repairs or replacement? Absolute Best Plumbing can handle any job size in residential or commercial properties. Our emergency services are available to every customer. Don\u2019t allow plumbing issues in Sanford to escalate to the point where essential structures suffer damage from flooding. We are here to answer the call and minimize the impact on your property and personal possessions.\nGet the most from your budget by hiring Absolute Best Plumbing for all your installation, repair or replacement services in Sanford. Giving our customers more for less is part of the Absolute Best Plumbing commitment to excellence. Your plumbing systems and appliances will work better and last longer.\nContact us today to get a quote or book services in Sanford from Absolute Best Plumbing in Orlando, Florida."} +{"text": "Mushie Reusable Sticker Set - Space\nSet the stage for imaginative storytelling with a reusable sticker book that features space themes and galactic scenes. With puffy stickers that can be used over and over again, little astronauts will enjoy pretend play with 3-2-1 countdowns and rocket ship blast-offs. The simple carrying handles let you take playtime anywhere with easy-to-hold cutouts at the top of the book. Watch littles act out countless scenarios as they move stickers around the book and explore the stars, planets and universe.\n- Each set includes 50+ reusable puffy stickers to place, layer and reuse.\n- Folded Reusable Sticker Set measures 8.7 x 9.9\" (22.09 x 25.14 cm)\n- Recommended for ages 3 years+"} +{"text": "- At A Glance: Proposition 37 \u2022 It would require most genetically engineered, processed foods and produce sold in supermarkets and other retailers to be labeled as such. GMO food would be prohibited from using the phrase \u201cnatural\u201d on their labels. Meat, dairy, alcohol and restaurant foods would be exempt.A California-based organization pushing for the labeling of GM foods, The Right to Know, highlights independent studies that have linked GMOs to increased allergies, asthma, autism, and ADHD.Opposition comes from agribusiness and pesticide companies, to name just a few.\n- Meningitis & steroid shots close to home:More than 100 patients received steroid shots, via tainted serum, for back pain.\nGMO FOOD FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW\n- A French research team documented that rats fed a \u2018lifetime\u2019 of Monsanto\u2019s GM corn had premature death, organ damage, and massive tumors all over the body.\n- According to Organic Spies, anywhere from 20%-30% of Whole Foods products contain GMOs.\n- Studies have shown that eating GMO produce grown from seeds modified with Round-Up alters human DNA to the extent that people begin to produce. Round-Up in the GI tract!\n- EU may also ban Monsanto GMO in the wake of shocking cancer findings.\n- An animal study done by the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science suggests that genetically modified foods contributes to weight gain, excessive hunger, and other changes to the body. Salmon studied developed an inability to properly digest certain proteins and showed intestinal changes.\n- A California-based organization pushing for the labeling of GM foods, The Right to Know, highlights independent studies that have linked GMOs to increased allergies, asthma, autism, and ADHD.\nJUST SAY \u2018NO\u2019 TO GMO!"} +{"text": "The Federal Government has a responsibility to evaluate all requests for the use of government property and determine if it is an acceptable use of Federal property, if there are any potential impacts and mitigation of those impacts prior to issuing a real estate outgrant (lease, easement, license, etc) for access and use of Federal property. Outlined below is the process for submitting a request to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Garrison Project Office, for use of government property for the development of oil and natural gas resources.\nAs stewards of the public land and water at the Garrison Project, which includes Garrison Dam and Lake Sakakawea in Riverdale, N.D., the Omaha District must carefully consider the impacts and implications of any request to use the land or water in the development of oil and natural gas resources. Each request is reviewed for compliance with multiple Federal laws during this process. Two worth noting are 33 USC 408 (Section 408) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).\nSection 408 requires the Corps to review activities that may alter, or temporarily, or permanently occupy an authorized civil works project to ensure that such activity will not be injurious to the public interest and will not impair the usefulness of the project. In order to provide Section 408 permission, the Corps must conclude that the alteration will not be injurious to the public interest or affect the project's ability to meet its authorized purpose. NEPA requires the Corps to consider any impacts that developing oil and natural gas resources could have on the public and the environment. Adverse impacts to the public, the environment, and the congressionally-authorized purposes of the Garrison Project must be avoided.\nAll requests to use Government property (also known as a real estate outgrant) at the Garrison Project must be submitted in writing to:\nSupervisory Resource Manager\nP.O. Box 527\nRiverdale, ND 58565\nWhen submitting a request, please be aware of the time necessary for review. Review times listed are estimates, actual times may vary. Applicants are responsible for payment of administrative costs and consideration when requesting use of Government property. Consideration is normally the fair market value of the lands requested while administrative costs are those incurred by the Government for evaluation of the request and issuance of real estate documents. Depending on the nature and complexity of the request, the Government may request that the applicant pay the administrative cost prior to the start of the review. Applicants should contact Garrison Project staff at (701) 654-7756 prior to submitting any written requests. It is also helpful to review the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer\u2019s Non-Recreation Outgrant Policy (ER 1130-02-550).\nThe steps for submitting a request are described below in the \"Request Submittal Process\" Section.\nOutgrant Application Resources\nPolicy and Guidance Resources"} +{"text": "CAMBRIDGE, Mass. \u2013 July 9, 2020 \u2013 Fullintel has won a 2020 AMEC Silver Award for best crisis comms measurement and reporting, for its work assisting a major public company with monitoring and reporting on a high-profile crisis that garnered a high level of media and public interest.\nThanks to Fullintel\u2019s round the clock crisis command center manned by experts, real-time crisis intelligence platform powered by AI, daily briefings and breaking news alerts, the client successfully alleviated significant negative fallout over the incident \u2013 keeping negative media and social media commentary at or below its initial goal of five per cent. The case study that won the award involved the company activating Fullintel\u2019s 24/7/365 crisis media monitoring offering by calling Fullintel\u2019s crisis hotline. From there a series of advisory alerts, management reports and collaboration assisted the client to successfully overcome the crisis.\n\u201cCrisis communications measurement and reporting has always been crucial, but with today\u2019s business environment, combined with the increasing velocity of news and social media, it\u2019s more important now than ever before,\u201d said Fullintel President Andrew Koeck. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to have won an AMEC Silver Award for our crisis communications work with a major public company. We\u2019d also like to congratulate our fellow AMEC Award winners and nominees, who all submitted great work.\u201d\nThe AMEC Awards, administered by the International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC), is a global awards program for communications measurement. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate exceptional work while showcasing the importance of research, measurement, insights, and analytics.\nAlthough awards are typically handed out at the 2020 AMEC Global Summit and AMEC Awards Ceremony (originally scheduled for June 2 to 4 in Vienna, Austria), this year\u2019s event for the first time ever took place virtually this past week.\nAMEC has more than 160 members in 86 countries worldwide.\nFullintel combines best-in-class technology with manual content searching and curation to deliver the most relevant, contextual, and affordable media monitoring possible. Our analysts monitor print, online, social media, broadcast, and influencer opinions in real-time \u2013 compiled by technology, supplemented, and verified by humans. Where technology alone fails, your dedicated analyst has you covered. Fullintel has offices in Cambridge, Mass., Ottawa, Ont. and Nagercoil, India.\nAMEC is the International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication. It is the world\u2019s largest media intelligence and insights professional organization, representing organizations and practitioners who provide media evaluation and communication research. AMEC currently has more than 160 members in 86 countries worldwide. AMEC thinks and operates internationally, forming working groups from different countries to work together on new initiatives, all reinforced by its International Chapters in the Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe."} +{"text": "The natural healing power of beautiful landscapes\nMedical complexes, hospitals, and long-term care communities share a common element that landscapes must encompass \u2013 comfort. The natural qualities of outdoor life can enhance the healing process and bring a sense of calm to medical professionals and patients.\nOur teams embody the same caring qualities to protect and enhance the landscape environment as medical professionals do with their patients. We treat the landscapes with specialized care that ensures safe pathways, and that plant and tree life is consistently healthy and green. Floral elements are always bright, and seasonal plantings are carefully planned to be uplifting and to reflect a positive image that complements the facility itself.\nmake a difference\nThere are various studies that have shown the healing power of quality landscapes contributing to the well-being of medical staff, patients, and residents at long-term care facilities. The services we provide place an emphasis on safety to mitigate liability at healthcare facilities that rely on clear walkways for its staff, patients, the elderly, and those in wheelchairs.\n- Sustainable care for tree, shrub, and turf health\n- Safe tree and shrub placement to reduce liability\n- Garden, plant, and seasonal care\n- Weekly maintenance and on-call service\n- Horticulture and floriculture assessments\n- Water conservation and irrigation maintenance\n- Water features, flower beds, planters, and hardscapes\nPut the power of our landscape professionals on your team at your hospital, medical office, or long-term health facility.\nThe inside track on the work outside\nsyncscape\u2122 provides online access to comprehensive landscape service reporting and offers real-time updates on all aspects of our service. As the most innovative communications platform in the landscape industry, syncscape\u2122 is one way we stand out among our peers."} +{"text": "Eric caused a sensation in the 1920s, delivering speeches answering questions and firing sparks out of his mouth. He made his debut in London at the Model Engineering Exhibition in 1928, and could stand, move his arms and head, and take a bow as well as speak -- probably thanks to a human operator hidden off-stage.\nEric is important because he was built around the time the modern concept of the robot was taking shape. And mysteriously, after wowing the crowd with his debut, Eric was taken on an international tour but disappeared soon after -- possibly cannibalised for parts, or lost.\nIn May, the Science Museum launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise \u00a335,000 to build a new version of Eric ahead of its Robots exhibition next year. It's not entirely clear what made Eric work, so the team behind the recreation will have to reverse-engineer his inner workings from what he was able to do.\nThe campaign smashed through its target to raise \u00a351,813, so another pioneering robot will be rebuilt too.\nThis is Inkha, the \"mischievous\" robotic receptionist that greeted visitors to King's College London from 2003 until 2014, \"dispensing directions, information and attitude with a cocky tilt of her head.\"\nInhka the robot will also be refurbished.\nImage: Science Museum\nThe additional funds will be used to replace Inhka's motors and update her software so she moves smoothly. \"We'll upgrade her hardware so she can maintain her behaviours and physical functions, ensuring that the technology that controls her doesn't go obsolete,\" said the Science Museum.\nAfter the conservation work, Inhka will join Eric in the 2017 Robots exhibition \"where she will once again interact with the public, enjoying banter with visitors and perhaps even offering fashion advice.\""} +{"text": "High-Level Cleaning Services in Chiswick\nLooking for reliable High-Level Cleaning Services in Chiswick? Crystal Facilities Management provides top-notch cleaning solutions for businesses of all sizes.\nCrystal Facilities Management is a leading provider of high-level cleaning services for businesses and commercial properties. With their expertise in specialised cleaning techniques and equipment, they can tackle even the most challenging cleaning tasks. Crystal Facilities Management understands the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment, and they work closely with their clients to develop customised cleaning plans that meet their unique needs. With its commitment to quality, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, Crystal Facilities Management is the ideal choice for businesses and commercial properties looking for high-level cleaning services.\nThe Importance of High-Level Cleaning for Businesses and Commercial Properties\nMaintaining a clean environment is crucial for businesses and commercial properties. A clean workplace not only enhances the overall appearance of the space but also has a significant impact on employee productivity and customer satisfaction. Studies have shown that employees are more motivated and productive in a clean and organised environment. A clutter-free workspace allows employees to focus on their tasks without distractions, leading to increased efficiency and better work performance.\nOur Expertise in High-Level Cleaning Techniques and Equipment\nOne of the key pieces of equipment used by Crystal Facilities Management is the high-level access platform. This allows their cleaning staff to safely reach high areas without the need for ladders or scaffolding. The access platform is equipped with safety features such as harnesses and guardrails to ensure the safety of the cleaning staff. In addition to access platforms, Crystal Facilities Management also uses state-of-the-art cleaning equipment such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, and specialised cleaning solutions to achieve optimal results.\nCustomised Cleaning Plans to Meet Your Unique Needs\nCrystal Facilities Management understands that every business or commercial property has unique needs when it comes to high-level cleaning. That\u2019s why they work closely with their clients to develop customised cleaning plans that meet their specific requirements. They take the time to understand the client\u2019s goals, budget, and schedule, and then tailor their services accordingly.\nThe Benefits of Regular High-Level Cleaning\nRegular high-level cleaning is essential for maintaining a safe and healthy environment in businesses and commercial properties. It helps to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria, reducing the risk of illnesses among employees and customers. This is particularly important in high-traffic areas where people come into contact with various surfaces throughout the day."} +{"text": "Naniwa is known for making quality water stones. The Naniwa Standard Traditional Water Stone is no exception. If you're looking for a quality water stone, the Naniwa Traditional is a great value.\nThe Naniwa Standard Traditional Water Stones are an excellent balance between price and features. You still get the quality and attention that Naniwa gives all their stones but don't have to pay the higher price of their more expensive lines of stones. Unlike the Super Stones (now called Sharpening Stones) these have a traditional water stone bond, the tradition bond absorbs water and thus requires soaking before use. The coarser grits readily absorb water quite readily while the 8000 grit very slowly absorbs water.\nEach stone measures 8 1/4\" long, 2 3/4\" wide and 3/4\" thick. The stone is thick enough to provide many years of sharpening.\nMade in Japan.\nKit Include following grits:\n220 Extra Coarse Grit - This grit is excellent for establishing a new bevel angle on a tool or knife. We also recommend it for sharpening extremely dull or nicked blades. The 220 grit sharpens very quickly.\n1500 Medium Fine Grit - This stone is fine enough for many applications. In the kitchen, this stone will leave your knife with an edge better than many factory edges. At this grit size, this stone is considerably finer than many stones marked \"fine\" that you will find in stores.\n8000 Extremely Fine Grit - This white stone is extremely fine. This is a wonderful final stage for most knives or tool edges. It differs in feel and cost from the rest of the line of Naniwa Traditional Water Stones. It technically does absorb water, but not absorb water like the other stones in the line, this stone polishes well and is worthy of the difference in price."} +{"text": "ELENA DE SANTOS\nElena de Santos began her piano studies with Elena Aguado, and continued with Fernando Puchol at the Real Conservatorio Superior de M\u00fasica in Madrid. She completed her Postgraduate studies with Michael Leuschner at the Saatliche Hochschule f\u00fcr Musik in Freiburg, Germany.\nSantos studied Chamber Music with M\u00aa Teresa Berrueta and Luis Rego, and later with Nicol\u00e1s Chumachenco and Felix Gottlieb in Germany. She has completed a Master\u2019s degree in Musical Creation and Interpretation at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid.\nSantos has continued her piano studies, taking masterclasses with such well-known musicians as Jacques Rouvier, Akiko Ebi, Josep Mar\u00eda Colom, Aquiles delle Vigne, Joaqu\u00edn Soriano, Ram\u00f3n Coll, Teresa Escand\u00f3n, Almudena Cano, Andrzej Jasinsky, Graham Jackson and Anthony Spiri, among others.\nShe has received several awards from various competitions, including first prize at the \u201cJacinto Guerrero\u201d National Piano Competition in Toledo; finalist at the \u201cRicard Vi\u00f1es\u201d International Piano Competition in L\u00e9rida; Injuve 2001 Music Circuits Program, and Young Musicians in Concert 2004, organized by the district of Castilla y Le\u00f3n.\nSantos has given piano recitals both as a soloist and as a member of various chamber music ensembles at festivals across Spain, Germany, Austria, the United States, Cuba, Costa Rica, and in Palestine.\nShe has played with the Comunidad de Madrid Orchestra, the Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid Orchestra, the Scala Aretina Orchestra, the Toledo Music Orchestra International Forum, and ENCRIM, and has been conducted by such well-known Meastros as Jos\u00e9 de Eusebio, Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00f3n Encinar, Pilar Jurado, Gabriella de Esteban, Alexis Soriano and Flores Chaviano.\nSantos has premiered piano pieces by prestigious Spanish composers, some of which have been dedicated to her. She has recorded for the Spanish Radio and Television Corporation (RTVE) and German Southwest Broadcasting (SWR), and recorded an album called \u201cMujeres que dan la Nota\u201d for the Cezanne Producciones label, which includes works by contemporary Spanish women composers. The CD was first presented at the New Music Miami Festival in the United States.\nCurrently, Elena de Santos combines her concert activity with teaching. She is a member of the Duo Hypatia, together with violinist Enrique Rivas, and is pianist of the Nuevo Ensemble de Segovia (\u201cneSg\u201d). Santos also teaches piano at the Conservatorio Profesional de M\u00fasica \u201cTeresa Berganza\u201d in Madrid."} +{"text": "Art\u00edculo de Publicaci\u00f3n Peri\u00f3dica: Obtaining accurate and calibrated coil models for transcranial magnetic stimulation using magnetic field measurements\nT\u00edtulo de la revista\nISSN de la revista\nT\u00edtulo del volumen\n\"Currently, simulations of the induced currents in the brain produced by transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are used to elucidate the regions reached by stimuli. However, models commonly found in the literature are too general and neglect imperfections in the windings. Aiming to predict the stimulation sites in patients requires precise modeling of the electric field (E-field), and a proper calibration to adequate to the empirical data of the particular coil employed. Furthermore, most fabricators do not provide precise information about the coil geometries, and even using X-ray images may lead to subjective interpretations. We measured the three components of the vector magnetic field induced by a TMS figure-8 coil with spatial resolutions of up to 1 mm. Starting from a computerized tomography-based coil model, we applied a multivariate optimization algorithm to automatically modify the original model and obtain one that optimally fits the measurements. Differences between models were assessed in a human brain mesh using the finite-elements method showing up to 6% variations in the E-field magnitude. Our calibrated model could increase the precision of the estimated E-field induced in the brain during TMS, enhance the accuracy of delivered stimulation during functional brain mapping, and improve dosimetry for repetitive TMS.\"\nCALIBRACION, CAMPOS MAGNETICOS, MAPEO CEREBRAL"} +{"text": "Simon Boyd, managing director of REIDsteel, said: \u201cThere have been some incredibly serious allegations about completely unacceptable behaviour at the CBI.\n\u201cIt is shocking and of deep concern to us that such misconduct appears to have been allowed to happen over a number of years.\n\u201cThere is absolutely no excuse for this type of behaviour at any organisation or business, whether in the City of London or elsewhere.\n\u201cIt is emphatically at odds with what REIDsteel stands for as a company where values of respect and inclusivity for everyone are non-negotiable.\n\u201cOur initial reaction was to break all ties with the CBI, both in terms of our company membership and in my role as a founder member of its manufacturing council.\n\u201cHowever, we have been re-assured by the immediate and decisive action taken by the CBI\u2019s president Brian McBride and its new director general Rain Newton-Smith. This has included a dismissal, suspension of employees and the launch of a root and branch review of its culture and governance.\n\u201cThey have spoken to us and given us confidence that they are committed and able to tackle the very serious issues at hand. Had they not already taken firm action and given such assurances, we would have withdrawn our membership.\n\u201cFor now we have been given enough encouragement to reserve judgement and see how the situation develops. I hope they are able to restore trust and confidence in the CBI while eliminating every trace of unacceptable behaviour and practices where it may exist within the organisation.\u201d"} +{"text": "\"Health Transition\" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,\nMeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,\nwhich enables searching at various levels of specificity.\nDemographic and epidemiologic changes that have occurred in the last five decades in many developing countries and that are characterized by major growth in the number and proportion of middle-aged and elderly persons and in the frequency of the diseases that occur in these age groups. The health transition is the result of efforts to improve maternal and child health via primary care and outreach services and such efforts have been responsible for a decrease in the birth rate; reduced maternal mortality; improved preventive services; reduced infant mortality, and the increased life expectancy that defines the transition. (From Ann Intern Med 1992 Mar 15;116(6):499-504)\nThis graph shows the total number of publications written about \"Health Transition\" by people in this website by year, and whether \"Health Transition\" was a major or minor topic of these publications.\nTo see the data from this visualization as text, click here."} +{"text": "Healthcare simulation has significant potential for helping health services to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Rapid changes to care pathways and processes needed for protection of staff and patients may be facilitated by a translational simulation approach-diagnosing changes needed, developing and testing new processes and then embedding new systems and teamwork through training. However, there are also practical constraints on running in situ simulations during a pandemic-the need for physical distancing, rigorous infection control for manikins and training equipment and awareness of heightened anxiety among simulation participants. We describe our institution's simulation strategy for COVID-19 preparation and reflect on the lessons learned-for simulation programs and for health services seeking to utilise translational simulation during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. We offer practical suggestions for a translational simulation strategy and simulation delivery within pandemic constraints. We also suggest simulation programs develop robust strategies, governance and relationships for managing change within institutions-balancing clinician engagement, systems engineering expertise and the power of translational simulation for diagnosing, testing and embedding changes."} +{"text": "January 4 marks the first birthday of the Food Safety Modernization Act. I imagine most manufacturers that produce, market or import petfood to the US aren\u2019t celebrating the milestone, because the new law means new regulations to comply with, along with the added costs of doing so (including myriad new fees from the Food and Drug Administration).\nIt might help to know, however, that a 2011 study showed US consumers would be willing to spend collectively US$4,500 to US$6,000 to prevent each case of short-term illness caused by contaminated food. The study, conducted by Kevin Haninger and James Hammitt of the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis and originally published in Risk Analysis International Journal, addressed human food safety, but the results would probably extend to petfood, at least on a smaller scale.\nReported in the October edition of FSMeDigest from Food Safety Magazine (www.foodsafetymagazine.com/article.asp?id=4363&sub=sub1#Article1), the study started with the seemingly simple goal of examining the \u201cmonetary value that consumers place on a safer food supply,\u201d the authors wrote. Of course, doing so in a scientifically and statistically sound way gets pretty complex and detailed, and the article provides an overview of all that, including the two main methods or metrics for examining the valuation consumers put on safe food.\nOn its own, the finding that 2,858 randomly selected US adults are willing to pay more for safer human foods is important, though it should be emphasized that the amounts cited are collective. But the authors said their methods can lead to an estimate of what individuals would be willing to pay.\nFor the petfood industry, perhaps the critical implication in this study is the reason for conducting it in the first place. \u201cFederal agencies are required to assess the costs and benefits of major regulations they develop to reduce the risks of foodborne illnesses,\u201d the authors wrote. \u201cAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in six Americans (or 48 million people) become ill from such an illness each year. By estimating the individual willingness to pay to reduce these risks, analysts can determine whether the benefits of regulations exceed the costs imposed on consumers, food producers and others.\u201d\nIn light of FSMA and its new regulations, this cost-benefit requirement is significant. Will that apply to buyers and producers of petfood, too? Will petfood manufacturers who have to make investments to comply with new regulations be able to access evidence, ideally provided by FDA, that the benefits justify the costs? And will that evidence be available in such a way that you can communicate it to consumers and potentially reap benefits yourselves via increased petfood sales?\nBecause, judging by the overwhelming consumer response to the 2007 melamine-related petfood recalls\u2014which in turn has led to a continuing explosion of websites, blogs and other Internet forums touting so-called experts and expertise on petfood and pet nutrition\u2014pet owners would very likely welcome marketing messages and other information that includes such evidence of safer petfood. And hopefully, they would put their money where many of them say their hearts are: providing the best, safest, most wholesome nutrition for their pets."} +{"text": "Beach profiles allow you to identify changes in beach size and shape.\nYou could also calculate the cross-sectional area of the beach in order to quantify changes in overall beach size.\nGIS can be a useful way of presenting your data. In this example, located proportional symbols are used to show changes in sediment size along the shore.\nSet your students up for success with our secondary school trips and courses. Offering excellent first hand experiences for your students, all linked to the curriculum.\nCentre-based and digital courses for teachers\nDo you enjoy the natural world and being outdoors? Opportunities for Young People aged 16-25.\nSubscribe/login to our package of teaching videos and resources"} +{"text": "The Camp Nou Stadium as a testbed for city physiology: a modular framework for urban digital twins\nRights accessOpen Access\nProjectIoTwins - Distributed Digital Twins for industrial SMEs: a big-data platform (EC-H2020-857191)\nIn this paper, the Camp Nou stadium is used as a testbed for City Physiology, a theoretical framework for urban digital twins. With this case study, the modularity and adaptability of the framework, originally intended for city-scale simulations, are tested on a large facility venue. As a proof of concept, several statistical techniques and an agent-based simulation platform are coupled to simulate a crowd in the stadium, and a process of four steps is followed to build the case study. Both the conceptual (interdomain) and technical (domain specific) layers of the digital twin are defined and connected in a nonlinear process so that they represent the complexity of the object to be simulated. &e result obtained is a strategy to build a digital twin from the domain point of view, paving the way for more complex, more ambitious simulators\nCitationMeta, I. [et al.]. The Camp Nou Stadium as a testbed for city physiology: a modular framework for urban digital twins. \"Complexity\", 12 Octubre 2021, vol. 2021, article 9731180, p. 1-15."} +{"text": "The Provincial Government of Bataan is a recipient of a recognition conferred by the Presidential Communications Office FOI \u2013 Project Management Office (FOI-PMO) during the 2023 Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards held last Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Hilton Manila in Pasay City. Said award falls in the category, New Local Government Unit to pass an Ordinance on FOI.\nIn her message, PCO Undersecretary Cherbett Maralit emphasized that the FOI Awards stand as a testament to the transformative power of transparency in shaping a brighter future for our nation. Usec. Maralit further urged everyone to reaffirm their collective commitment to fostering transparency, accountability, and good governance.\nAtty. Evangeline Q. De Leon, Assistant Secretary for Operations of PCO, commended various local and national agencies and departments for their enthusiastic support and unwavering dedication in implementing the FOI. This commitment contributes significantly to fostering citizen empowerment, increased public participation, and open governance.\nBataan achieved this milestone with the active participation of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan led by Vice Governor Cris Garcia in passing Provincial Ordinance No. 27 s. 2022, highlighting the commitment of local legislative bodies in promoting transparency and accountability.\nThe Provincial Information Office (PIO) headed by Ms. Angel Lara who received said citation on behalf of Gov. Joet Garcia, is in the forefront in the crafting of the Province\u2019s FOI manual and in the implementation of said Ordinance, ensuring its effective dissemination and utilization, thus empowering citizens with access to vital information and reinforcing the principles of open governance in Bataan.\nThe City Government of Balanga also received this prestigious award. These joint efforts serve as a testament to the province\u2019s unwavering commitment to transparency and excellence in public service."} +{"text": "Redefining the realm of real estate, Matt Watson, with his diverse background in sales, digital marketing, and entrepreneurial endeavors, is not just an agent; he\u2019s your key to a seamless property journey. With an established reputation for integrity, trust, and commitment to excellence, Matt's approach aligns perfectly with the ethos of Ray White Mairangi Bay.\nPrior to his successful real estate career, Matt sharpened his marketing skills within Ray White's team, laying a robust foundation for his deep understanding of property marketing and building trusted client relationships.\nSpecialising in residential, commercial, and large-scale development listings, Matt utilizes his well-honed marketing and negotiation skills to ensure successful outcomes for his clients. His innovative approach, which includes asset trading, consistently realizes client ambitions.\nMatt's dedication transcends the standard property transaction, offering comprehensive assistance from selling existing homes to finding dream properties. His goal isn't just to facilitate transactions, but to make dreams come true.\nWith relentless drive, Matt combines entrepreneurial instinct, marketing expertise, and negotiation prowess to deliver a rewarding real estate experience. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, seasoned investor, or tackling complex real estate goals, Matt is the ally you need.\nNow at Ray White Mairangi Bay, Matt brings with him a promise of dedication, integrity, and exceptional results. With Matt as your partner, your real estate journey will be one of simplicity, success, and satisfaction."} +{"text": "Interested in increasing your brand exposure without any risk of initial investment? Affiliate marketing may work for you. As the payment is done on the basis of pay for performance, you stay safe and pay your affiliates only for the conversions and sales. This is one of the most cost-effective and advanced methods of marketing, advertising, and selling your products and services over the internet across the globe. According to many expert digital marketers, 46% of advanced thinking companies and professional marketers consider affiliate marketing is \u201cthe most cost-effective\u201d method that relates to customer acquisition.\nIf you are looking for an expert affiliate marketing management service specialist in Vegas, you can contact Rapid Response Marketing dedicated to providing our clients with affiliate marketing management services.\nOur affiliate marketing management services help you set up, control, and manage affiliate programs for different types of clients. We are committed to recruiting, acquiring, and developing performance-based relationships for maximum brand exposures and brand engagement to increase your sales figures.\nOur Affiliate management service in Las Vegas has been designed to\n- Improve the efficiency of your marketing\n- Drive more traffic and genuine leads from there\n- Increase revenue\n- Enhance website visibility\n- Ensure higher conversion rate optimization\n- Give expert strategic direction\n- Provide a risk-free solution.\n- Manage & Prevent Fraud\nOur affiliate marketing management service in Las Vegas\nWe include two types of services for our affiliate marketing clients and customers. Some of our clients want us to help them set up, run, and manage affiliate programs for them. This is external to their shopping carts. Other clients look for setting and managing their affiliate programs through their own websites. For the latter type, we add affiliate management software, analytics, and customize their carts to accommodate the affiliate marketing program in their desired ways.\nWe have custom affiliate management service in Las Vegas to incorporate our expertise and years of knowledge in digital marketing for bringing you sales from every possible channel. You can use proven strategies and effective affiliate management service that affect your display ads and PPC ads.\nOur customized service is unique. It can be changed, depending on your needs.\nThe steps we follow and stick to\n- Initial consultation for a better understanding of your needs\n- An audit of your ongoing affiliate program\n- Submission of an expert and customized proposal\n- A campaign set up and full project management\n- Affiliate optimization\n- Daily, weekly, or biweekly reports and recommendations"} +{"text": "Roam Research \u2013 A note taking tool for networked thought.\nAs easy to use as a document. As powerful as a graph database. Roam helps you organize your research for the long haul.\nThe most exciting piece of software I've yet tried... A replacement for the essay... has the potential to be as profound a mental prosthetic as hypertext.\nThe thing that's delighted me most about Roam has been how having it open in a tab affects my entire attitude about research. I feel like I'm playing learning: the video game.\nRoam has enabled me to stop segmenting and limiting my thoughts before I\u2019ve even fleshed them out. This flexibility has freed me up to write 3x more daily content than ever before.\nRoam is the productivity tool that I didn't know I needed. It helps me organize thoughts and reduce the clutter in my head, something no productivity or organization tool has ever offered me before.\nResearcher, Stanford University Department of Applied Physics\nIt took me 36 years and a dozen failed \"systems\" in different apps to figure out that knowledge is organized associatively, not hierarchically. Breakthroughs: bullet journal in Workflowy, then wiki in Bear, now daily auto-back-linked-wiki interconnected brain dumps in Roam.\nRoam is amazing, note-writing on a totally new level - frictionless yet cohesive in a way that Evernote hasn't quite reached for me.\nfrom organizations including"} +{"text": "Audrey Littie is a well-liked model who worked with many massive manufacturers like Fashion Novo, and so on. She has greater than 1.3 million followers on her Instagram account the place she posts modeling pictures and her every day experiences. Stephanie Rao is an American model, Instagram influencer and brand ambassador. She can additionally be partnered with 1Up Nutrition and she worked with top style brands.\nShe primarily earns by way of endorsements and brand offers. She is an Instagram influencer with a present follower count of 810K. Fashion nova was the most searched store on Google in 2008, and in 2021 trend nova has turn into the headlines. I hope you want this listing of fashion stouffer\u2019s stuffing novo models, if you like then observe them on Instagram. Daniella Beckerman is an American model and web influencer. She is represented by Elite Models Miami and in addition, she worked with big trend manufacturers together with style nova.\nIn 2017, Belle Lucia was voted as the most effective Instagram Women of the weekly by G Q journal. To talk about her peak, her peak is 5 ft eight inches. She also worked with many manufacturers like Bondi Boost, Windsor Store, Missy Empire, and so forth.\nThe Instagram star was born in Florida, United States. Since childhood, she has at all times been thinking about modeling; therefore, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream. Yodit can also be thought of as essentially the most enticing model amongst all the style nova fashions.\nCristal Serrano born on 12 July 1994, in Los Angeles, California. She is among the most attractive fashions, she holds American citizenship. Cristal Serrano labored with prime brands like Sabo Skirt, Miss Guided and love culture. Cristal Serrano is probably one of the most extravagant American Model. That totally depends on how many followers you might have on social media accounts. Every day all through Women\u2019s History Month, Fashion Nova Cares provided $25,000 or extra to female entrepreneurs, college students, and women-focused charities."} +{"text": "LSD is a drug. One that has been banned from research for a long time. Prior to banning LSD, it had shown positive possibilities in many many areas. Research was banned in the 1980\u2019s. Since the 80\u2019s technology for looking at brain activity has advanced immensely. Now it is possible to understand the physical effects of the drug on brain activity and function.\nHere is an excerpt from the Guardian article.\n\u201cA dose of the psychedelic substance \u2013 injected rather than dropped \u2013 unleashed a wave of changes that altered activity and connectivity across the brain. This has led scientists to new theories of visual hallucinations and the sense of oneness with the universe some users report.\nThe brain scans revealed that trippers experienced images through information drawn from many parts of their brains, and not just the visual cortex at the back of the head that normally processes visual information. Under the drug, regions once segregated spoke to one another.\nFurther images showed that other brain regions that usually form a network became more separated in a change that accompanied users\u2019 feelings of oneness with the world, a loss of personal identity called \u201cego dissolution\u201d\u2026.\nThe study could pave the way for LSD or related chemicals to be used to treat psychiatric disorders. Nutt said the drug could pull the brain out of thought patterns seen in depression and addiction through its effects on brain networks.\nAmanda Feilding, director of the Beckley Foundation, said: \u201cWe are finally unveiling the brain mechanisms underlying the potential of LSD, not only to heal, but also to deepen our understanding of consciousness itself.\u201d\u201d"} +{"text": "The Deputy UN envoy to Syria, Ramzi Ezzedine Ramzi, will be holding several meetings this week with authorities in Damascus as part of efforts to end the war in the country. The fighting in Syria is between the government, the rebels and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as they all control some part of the territory.\nThe arrival of Ramzi in Damascus came after Staffan de Mistura, UN Envoy to Syria, had constructive talks in Turkey with rebel groups concerning the city of Aleppo. Government forces are controlling the western side of the city while the rebels are taking care of the east since 2012. Mistura proposed a ceasefire plan to end the fighting in Aleppo. President Assad didn\u2019t rule out his proposal plan saying that it was worth studying.\nThe UN is hoping that a ceasefire in Aleppo could lead to its expansion in areas heavily affected by the war. Some of the conditions forwarded by rebels are the assurance of an effective guarantee that Damascus will stop ground oprations and will not redeploy its Aleppo forces to the Eastern Ghouta region to fight against rebel positions there. Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said the handover of heavy weapons by rebels and the return of local administration into the city will be part of any Aleppo ceasefire agreement.\nMore than half of Syria\u2019s population is estimated to have fled the country since the beginning of the clashes in 2011 when it all started as a protest march against Assad\u2019s regime. An estimated 200,000 are believed to have been killed since then.\nThe presence of ISIS in the northern Syria, that is part of its proclaimed Islamic State, could jeopardize peace efforts."} +{"text": "Advanced Compression and Physical I/O\nsunirNov 23 2009 \u2014 edited Dec 1 2010\nExcerpt from AC twp.\n\"As stated above, the Table Compression feature has no adverse impact on read operations. However, compression requires additional work to be performed while writing the data making it unavoidable to eliminate performance overhead for write operations. Oracle has put in a significant amount of work to minimize such overhead for OLTP Table Compression. Oracle compresses a block in batch mode rather than compressing data every single time a write operation takes place. A newly initialized block remains uncompressed until data in the block reaches an internally controlled threshold. When a transaction causes the data in the block to reach this threshold, all contents of the block are compressed. Subsequently, as more data is added to the block and the threshold is again reached, the entire block\nis recompressed to achieve the highest level of compression. This process repeats until Oracle determines that the block can no longer benefit from further compression. Only transactions that trigger the compression of the block will experience the minimal compression overhead. Therefore, a majority of OLTP transactions on compressed blocks will have the exact same performance as they would with uncompressed blocks.\nHow much physical disk i/o is this going to create?\nDoes it increase physical i/o because OLTP transactions are written uncompressed then re-written compressed when block thresholds are reached?\nBackground: Loading (using conventional path) hundreds of millions of records per day (200GB a day). Data is for OLTP."} +{"text": "There are estimated to be around 30,000 older people living with moderate or severe frailty across Nottinghamshire and Nottingham. Across England the figure is around 1.5 million or 15% of the population aged 65 years and over.\nIn 2014/15, members of Nottinghamshire Local Workforce Action Board (LWAB) came together to improve care for older people with frailty through an innovative toolkit and supporting training programme with the following aims:\n- Enable supported self-care;\n- Promote integrated assessment;\n- Foster multi-professional and multi-agency learning and working;\n- Deliver consistent education and training standards.\nThe training programme and associated toolkit have been running since October 2015. In addition to the Nottinghamshire programme, the training and education resources are being adopted and adapted across the country.\nWe\u2019re also delighted that the Nottinghamshire Frailty Toolkit and associated training resources were also used to help shape the development of the national Frailty Framework of Core Capabilities.\nThere are six features of the combined training, education and toolkit which come together to provide an innovative and interactive approach to helping support older people living with frailty to self-care and have a better quality of life:\n- The Frailty Toolkit App;\n- Multi-Agency Training Events \u2013 either whole-day, half-day or two-hour sessions which can be customised to the most relevant setting;\n- The Frailty Fulcrum;\n- Supported Self-care Planning;\n- FrailtySIM, the Frailty Virtual Reality Simulation \u2013 this is now being supported by funding from Ufi as part of its VocTech Seed Projects 2016\n- Co-designed Case Study Exercises.\nYou can access the 3-month follow up evaluation of the April and May 2016 cohort here.\nAccess the Frailty Overview, including the Frailty Fulcrum.\nRegister your interest in deploying the Training and Toolkit in your area or organisation. Please note it is not currently possible to register for access to the toolkit via the \u201cCreate an account button\u201d.\nAlready have a login?"} +{"text": "On Nov. 24, the \"Happy Cities of China Forum 2023\" was held in Chengdu. During the event, the survey and selection results for the \"Happiest Cities of China in 2023\" were announced. Qingdao made its fourth appearance on the list, alongside other provincial capital cities and cities designated in the state plan, including Chengdu, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Changsha, Shenyang, Hohhot, and Taiyuan, according to the News Office of the People's Government of Qingdao.\nThe survey and selection activity, themed \"High-quality Development Makes Cities Happier,\" focused on assessing the happiness of residents in Chinese cities and promoting vibrant practices in the construction of happy cities around how cities can enhance their modernized governance systems and governance capacities, with a commitment to people-centered approaches and the pursuit of high-quality development along a distinctive path of urban development with Chinese characteristics.\nIn recent years, Qingdao has been dedicated to realizing the objectives outlined in the city's 13th Party Congress, which aim to develop \"the six aspects of the city.\" This dedication has led to continuous improvements in the well-being of its residents and has paved the way for the establishment of an internationally modernized socialist metropolis. Embracing a development philosophy centered on its people, the city has implemented numerous measures to enhance the quality of life for its residents. It aims to ensure that all developments prioritize the people, are accessible to the people, and that the benefits of progress are shared by all. Furthermore, Qingdao strives to distribute the achievements of its modernization efforts more equitably, enabling all citizens to enjoy a heightened sense of progress, happiness, and security.\nSource: News Office of the People's Government of Qingdao"} +{"text": "If you\u2019re a business professional, entrepreneur or marketer, then hopefully you are taking time from work to spend with your loved ones this holiday season. While work is definitely a value in life, family and friends matter even more, because they give us people to share it with.\nHowever, some people and companies often fail to see the value in time away from work\u2014even during the holidays. This could not be further from the truth. In fact, objective studies have shown the positive effect time off can have on a person\u2019s work. To explain, we developed six benefits of time off for the holidays.\n1. Closer family relationships.\nOne major benefit from taking time off of work is more family bonding time to build closer family relationships. When workers spend genuine, quality time with their loved ones, they establish closer relationships overall, which can actually influence their work. Family time together\u2014such as over the holidays\u2014can increase family bonding and establish positive familial ties. This makes workers happier, healthier and more focused during their work hours.\n2. Mental reset.\nOf course, taking time off during the holidays is also a great mental reset for workers. When employees are constantly stuck in work mode, their brains can feel overwhelmed with stress, anxiety or information with everything going on. However, having time to relax and clear their heads gives employees the rest they need to mentally reset during the holidays.\n3. More productivity.\nNot to mention, this mental reset often results in more productivity when employees return to work after the holidays. According to The New York Times, \u201cThe importance of restoration is rooted in our physiology. Human beings aren\u2019t designed to expend energy continuously. Rather, we\u2019re meant to pulse between spending and recovering energy.\u201d Simply put, when employees take time off, they come back more ready-than-ever to work hard.\n4. Better work/life balance.\nNumerous researchers and studies have discussed the importance of a healthy work/life balance. When employees have time off from work, they re-establish their identities as people, rather than just workers. This balance makes us feel more holistic, relaxed and capable of performing well in all areas of our lives.\n5. Increased creativity.\nWhen employees come back after taking time off, their mental reset and increased productivity can also influence their level of creativity. Have you ever been frustrated with a project, then taken a few steps away, and after a while came back with a whole new idea? It\u2019s the exact same case with time off. Time away boosts workers\u2019 creativity when they return.\n6. New perspective.\nOftentimes in business, a new perspective is necessary for problem-solving, marketing and even sales. When workers take time away during the holiday season, they often return to work refreshed and with a new perspective in mind. CNN stated that this scenario is similar to asking a friend for advice on a situation. Because the friend is removed from the event, he or she has a fresh perspective in order to offer sound advice.\nWhile work is an important part of life, nothing beats the value loved ones bring to the table. This holiday season, keep these benefits in mind as you take time off to celebrate with loved ones. Not only will you be happy for time off, but the company will be grateful, as well."} +{"text": "Integrity in Business Life\nOur ethics and values are highly regarded and are firmly anchored at FoamPartner. They are integrated in all business areas, internally and externally. They shape our work and our behavior in our dealings with each other as well as with business partners, suppliers, and customers. We pay close attention to this every day and at all times.\nOur Code of Conduct\nOne of the foundations of our success is the values lived by the FoamPartner Group:\nThey determine the way we deal with each other within the company. Just like our actions and relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners. All of our employees are committed to developing and maintaining their skills accordingly. To this end, we hold regular internal business ethics training courses on the Code of Conduct and many other topics.\nPlanet, People & Performance\n\u201cWe create long-term added value and benefits for all interest groups \u2013 with regard to economic, environmental and societal aspects, and carry this out in our daily work.\u201d\nThe FoamPartner Sustainability Principle\nRead more in our"} +{"text": "The impact of sectoral heterogeneities in economic growth and catching up: Empirical evidence for Latin American manufacturing industries\nBuilding on different strands of literature this paper proposes an\napproach to characterize the structural patterns followed by the\nmanufacturing sector of Latin American largest economies \u00a1VArgentina,\nBrazil and Mexico\u00a1V during the last decades. The main focus of this\napproach relies on the evolution of technological gaps with the world\nfrontier. Measures of relative labour productivity with respect to the\nUS (as a proxy for technological gaps) are used to identify industries\nwith different degrees of modernity and to analyze their distribution in\ndifferent points of time in order to establish stylized patterns in\ntheir structural trajectories.\nThe empirical analysis provides evidence supporting the hypothesis that the economies of the region are characterized by high and persistent sectoral heterogeneities. Moreover, it suggests that the manufacturing sector of these economies had followed a trajectory of partial catching-up with structural polarization. In short, these economies are lagging behind at the aggregate manufacturing level, but show very heterogeneous trends within their own structures. While a small fraction of industries seems to be using technologies close to the frontier or has managed to achieve fast reductions in the technological gap, the remaining industries are far away from the technological frontier and keep lagging further behind.\nKeywords: Latin America; Manufacturing; Structural change; Catching-up\nJEL Classification: L16 (Industrial Structure and Structural Change); O14 (Industrialization); N66 (Manufacturing and Construction in Latin America)"} +{"text": "The Dark Side of China\u2019s Yuan Diplomacy\nDr. Lamont Colucci writes about China\u2019s \u201ccolossal effort\u201d in using predatory loan tactics to expand its influence and control. China gives billions of dollars in loans to nations across the world, knowing most of these nations will not be able to pay them back. They then require the given nation to turn over strategic points of interest, such as ports, when the nation defaults on the loan. As Dr. Colucci points out, the American left has habitually criticised the United States for using \u201cdollar diplomacy\u201d, but remains seemingly silent on China\u2019s intentions and efforts to expand its influence. The United States and its allies must move to combat these injustices perpetrated by the Chinese Communist Party.\nDemocrats\u2019 Deterrence Minimalism a Win for Putin\nPax Americana Institute Board of Advisors member Dr. Peter Pry speculates about the upcoming vote on the defense spending bill. The bill will determine if the United States is able to modernize its aging nuclear arsenal, or if Democrats will choose to abandon this necessity in hopes of \u201cdeterrence minimalism.\u201d A pipe dream of the Obama administration, pursuing a zero nuclear weapons strategy hurts the United States and bolster enemies like Russia. Putin continues to push for a modernization of both nuclear weapons and ICBMs within Russia, thus putting the United States at an increased risk.\nISIS Brides Seek to Return to the West\nAmerican Spectator writer Evan Maguire reports on the developments surrounding multiple young women who had left their home nations to join ISIS and are now seeking to return to their places of origin. Most complaints from the individuals derive from refugee camp conditions they\u2019re now subject to. As Maguire writes, these individuals are not subject to these conditions because of the situation around them \u2014 like everyone else that ended up there \u2014 they are in these camps because they joined a terrorist organization. President Trump has stated that he and Secretary of Defense Mike Pompeo will not allow these individuals back into the United States because of the threats they pose. Individuals who join terrorist organizations must understand there are consequences to their actions."} +{"text": "To help meet increased international demand for its PFAS remediation technology, OPEC Systems is creating a SAFF Manufacturing Pilot Plant at Emu Plains, Sydney.\nThe plant, which is being built to operate along lean manufacturing principles, will manufacture 50 SAFF units per year.\n\u201cWe are in the process of transforming a 1596m2 space into a lean and highly efficient manufacturing operation where one SAFF unit will be completed every five days,\u201d said OPEC\u2019s Manufacturing Manager Enviro, Joerg Ziegler.\n\u201cA big focus for our plant in coming months is recruitment, and we expect to be employing an additional 30 people across multiple shifts.\u201d\n\u201cWe are looking for trained fitters and turners, people with experience in fluid transfer, as well as people with a mechatronics background for our PLC programming needs. We are also keen to work more closely with the disability sector.\u201d\nThe plant will run on a \u2018just in time\u2019 basis, with a well-designed workflow to maximise efficiency, and within an environment where safety is prioritised.\n\u201cThe plant is in its build up phase and will run up to three shifts to meet demand. And the flow of work plans that we put in place here will then serve as a blueprint for any additional facilities both here and overseas,\u201d he said.\nLean manufacturing involves a critical examination of the overall use of resources in the supply chain. The team will identify ways to avoid bottlenecks and reduce waste, whilst improving cost efficiency and competitiveness.\nApprenticeships will also be on offer in the coming months, with OPEC keen to recruit people with a mechanical mindset.\nOPEC Systems trades in the USA as EPOC Enviro."} +{"text": "Verification of source system status and infrastructure - analysis of software versions, database disk layout, system status, etc.\nSAP system clone and copy\nUnsorted unloading: - By default, R3load sorts table data by primary key before export. This requires time and resources in the source system. Under certain conditions, this sorting can be omitted.\nIn this context, generated jobs adapt to changes, even if, for example, a DB change, a release change or other changes have taken place. Nevertheless, once created copy jobs can be reused, which minimizes the maintenance effort and a certain susceptibility to errors. This is also the case when switching from one Any DB to another or when moving from an Any DB to Hana.\nBefore shutting down the target system\nFact: BDLS is a kind of \"time eater\" for system copies (except when using Hana). An important first step is to integrate the BDLS run into the system copy. Once the copy is effectively through, the BDLS is automatically started.\nThe task of a system copy created for updates is a carefully integrated system that takes on a specific role in an SAP system landscape. That is why customizing the SAP database of the target system differs significantly from customizing the database of the production system. In a system copy-based update, the database of the target system is completely overwritten with the contents of the production system. Therefore, all SAP-specific customization of the target system must be performed after the update with the system copy. The pre- and post-processing is often performed manually while the target system is running. Specific SAP transactions are used to customize the system. Execution can take a long time and is a source of human error. To automate most transactions, UC4 Automated System Copy for SAP can also be used. Before the update, UC4 Automated System Copy takes care of downloading the required content for the SAP customization from the target system and after the update is complete, uploading the content back to the system.\nWith \"Shortcut for SAP Systems\" you get additional functions for the SAP system copy.\nBackup and restore are performed at the SAN device level and supported by HP System Copy software.\nSAP Basis refers to the administration of SAP system that includes activities like installation and configuration, load balancing, and performance of SAP applications running on Java stack and SAP ABAP. This includes the maintenance of different services related to database, operating system, application and web servers in SAP system landscape and stopping and starting the system. Here you can find some useful information about SAP Basis: www.sap-corner.de.\nThis is time-consuming and requires very complex rework."} +{"text": "Crystal is a first time mom who\u2019s conscious journey through pre conception, conception, pregnancy and birth process mirrored that of her deepest held beliefs about life and the sovereign nature of our being. Through the process of welcoming her son into this life, Crystal gained an even deeper trust of her intuition and in her partner.\nLINKS & SHOW NOTES\nMargo is offering a limited number of free virtual prenatal sessions in exchange for recording them as \u201cWell, Actually\u2026\u201d episodes (Margo\u2019s awesome podcast that reimagines the way we approach the entirety of the birthing year.. very awesome stuff here, y\u2019all!). The world needs to know what real prenatal care sounds like! To have your virtual prenatal be featured on this series,\nsign up here.\nTo simply book a virtual, one-on-one prenatal with Margo (or Maryn), click here for more details."} +{"text": "Well, when we do talk about Quebec, the first thing that strikes our mind the high number of individuals that are migrating to Quebec. There is no doubt it must be because of the calmness\nWell, when we do talk about Quebec, the first thing that strikes our mind the high number of individuals that are migrating to Quebec. There is no doubt it must be because of the calmness and the silent and happy environment that you find there. However, immigration to Quebec isn\u2019t that easy and involves a great deal of legal formalities that must be dealt with ease and in a proper manner. Many do even look out to find the Quebec Skilled Worker Visa but they fail to get it. Thus, we have brought forward you the opportunity to get it without much issue. The work needed to deal by you is giving us all the required documents and your full faith on us. Nile Immigration will handle the rest of the matters that aren\u2019t easy for a common man.\nWell, if you are moving to Quebec, you should know of the fact about it. For your help, we have mentioned some of the greatest things that you must know about Quebec.\nQuebec is a part of Canada and comes under the list of thirteen Provinces and territories of Canada. It can be said to be a island as it is well surrounded by Bay throughout. To the West, it is bordered by the province of Ontario and waterbodies of Hudson Bay and James Bay. To the east of this province, we can find the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the beautiful Newfoundland and Labrador. Well, the greatest of all fact is that Quebec is the largest province by area that Canada ever had and specially second largest administrative division. Along with Ontario, historically, this province is considered to be the part of Central Canada.\nMore about Quebec\nQuebec is no doubtedly the most populated province of Canada after Ontario in the list. In Canada, it is quite difficult to find a whole population speaking in French but with the time, Quebec got involved much more in speaking French. In fact, French is the sole provincial official language of Quebec which is definitely a boast for the French speaking population. You will even find English speaking population and they are mostly found towards the west of the island of Montreal but majority of them can be found in Outaouais, Eastern Townships, and Gaspe regions.\nSpeaking of the Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration Processing Time is not more than 13 months. Hardly does it take more than 3 months when there are certain problems with the documents required otherwise once the required fund is provided the immigrant can immigrate to Quebec without facing any issue. However, even if any of the minimum requirements hasn\u2019t been met then the immigration may be cancelled. Same happens with the restriction opposed by the province, if anyone violate the restriction they immigration will be terminated after proper procedure conducted. However, with the help of Nile Immigration, you won\u2019t have to face any of the following. So, its time to cheer up."} +{"text": "Many patients who suffer from chronic symptoms have had the experience of going to the doctor, getting diagnostic tests, and then being told, \u201call the tests are normal\u201d.\nHow can this be? How can someone feel so poorly, yet have normal tests?\nHere is the main reason. Almost every test and diagnostic procedure in conventional medicine is focused on uncovering a disease. In other words, the tests and procedures are looking for pathology. They are looking for something that is broken. They are looking for something that will show evidence of organ or structural damage. They are also looking for markers that indicate a \u201cdisease\u201d.\nFor example, a blood test can show a high sugar level, elevated cholesterol, or a poorly functioning kidney. A cardiac catheterization can reveal a blocked artery, a bone density scan will see if you have osteoporosis.\nHowever, none of these tests will show why you have these problems, and certainly none of these tests will be abnormal until you actually have a pathological condition (a disease).\nFunctional tests, on the hand are looking for imbalances in physiology, biochemistry, energy, and anatomy and, of course functionality.\nFunctional tests can detect imbalances that can lead to disease. These imbalances may precede true pathological (disease) manifestations by years or decades. By addressing (correcting) these imbalances early enough, wellness can be restored and overt disease prevented.\nHere are some examples of some functional tests:\nA comprehensive digestive stool analysis (CDSA)- this is a battery of tests which measure chemicals in a stool sample. This test can detect species of bacteria and fungus, digestive enzyme levels, PH, absorption of fat, digestion of protein and several other parameters.\nSerum homocysteine levels- homocysteineis a toxic amino acid that becomes elevated when B vitamin function is suboptimal. Elevated homocysteine is a surrogate marker for lack of available methyl groups in the system. These methyl groups are normally utilized to produce neurotransmitters, detoxify tissues, and serve as anti-oxidants and a long list of other functions. When methyl groups are depleted (and homocysteine is elevated) diseases such as coronary artery disease, birth defects, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, kidney problems and many others can result.\nMetabolically Directed Functional Testing- This is a method of assessing several different mechanisms that control biochemical and physiological function. Acid-base balance, autonomic balance, anabolic-catabolic balance, electrolyte balance and blood sugar regulation can all be quantified through this method. Imbalances in any of the aforementioned control mechanisms can lead to a multitude of symptoms and long-term damage.\nA Chinese Medicine evaluation based on characteristic signs in tongue diagnosis, pulses diagnosis, facial complexion, and body structure.\nFunctional testing can reveal imbalances in physiology, biochemistry, structure, energy and function. Once these imbalances are identified, a program to reverse them can be developed.\nThere is an ancient saying \u201can ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure\u201d. Utilizing functional testing methods can lead to true prevention of health problems.\nSchedule a Free Consult\nComplete this quick form to schedule a\nnon-obligation 15 minutes phone consultation."} +{"text": "Written by: Roshan Dwivedi\nAs a video streaming platform owner, we are aware of the challenges and concerns you have with regards to your videos\u2019 access, security and piracy. This is why Muvi takes utmost care in ensuring that technologically there are no gaps or leakages in our platform that will allow any unauthorized access to your videos. Muvi Studio boasts of top most security in both hardware and software including Firewalls, Encryption, DRM etc. to fend off pirates.\nWhile speaking to all of you, we heard a common concern \u2013 how can we prevent screen capture software or recording off the screen using cameras?\nMuvi today is happy to announce the launch of our Watermarking feature that tries to address this very problem. With watermarking enabled onto your accounts, whenever a video is played by your viewers, Muvi will discreetly display the users Id and IP address on the video player during video playback at random locations and random time intervals. This will be done in a non-intrusive manner, so that it doesn\u2019t compromise the viewers video viewing experience.\nWith this feature, we take one step closer in making it difficult for someone to copy the videos illegally.\nSo go ahead and login to your account to enable Watermarking across your videos and let\u2019s defeat video piracy together!\nNot on Muvi yet? Click here to start your 14-days Free Trial and take our platform for a test drive."} +{"text": "Mo2 Properties Makes Your Life Easier, That\u2019s Why!\nMo2 Properties was founded with the intent of providing the highest-quality property management and real estate services. Our experienced team is dedicated to making your life easier. How do we do that?\nFull Service. Mo2 offers an impressive list of services in property management, leasing and investment. Tenants enjoy our approachability, responsiveness and reliability, while owner/investors appreciate the way our management expertise saves them time and money.\nLocal Market Expertise. Our extensive knowledge of the Chicago real estate market and trends gives our clients the utmost advantage when it comes to home buying, renting an apartment or investing in Chicago real estate. What could be easier than letting us do your homework for you?\nConvenience. Simply put, we are dedicated to simplifying your life. Our clients enjoy the ease of 24/7 maintenance, online payment capabilities, professional account management and prompt responsiveness to all their needs.\nAward-Winning Property Management Company\nUsing proprietary research, Expertise \u2014 an organization that helps people find the best local experts \u2014 selects the top service professionals in over 100 business categories in 1,000 geographical areas. Each business is assessed annually on the basis on reputation, credibility, experience, availability and professionalism.\nIn 2018, Expertise evaluated 703 property managers serving Chicago and picked the top 20. And guess what? Mo2 Properties made the cut! We were cited for our wide range of rental and construction management services, our knowledgeable and professional staff, and our responsiveness and flexibilities."} +{"text": "Dr Martin Walker\nMartin is interested in the development and application of mathematical transmission and statistical models to: inform the design and implementation of interventions against tropical diseases; to assist with the design and optimisation of clinical trials of antiparasitic drugs, and to identify atypical antiparasitic drug responses potentially indicative of emerging drug resistance. Martin also has a number of methodological interests in statistical and mathematical aspects of infectious and non-infectious disease epidemiology.\nMartin's current projects include:\nMathematical modelling of novel macrofilaricidal drugs for river blindness: from patients to populations? - Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative - This project involves the development of clinical trial simulators and infection transmission models to optimise the design of antifilarial drug trials and to assess the potential epidemiological impact of new treatments as complementary intervention tools to accelerate progress towards the elimination of filarial infections.\nEvaluating variation among anthelmintic drug responses to support the control and elimination of human helminthiases (QuoVadis) - World Health Organization/TDR - This project involves evaluating variation in individuals\u2019 responses to the drugs distributed to millions of people around the world as part of the World Health Organization\u2019s strategy of preventative chemotherapy to control and eliminate human helminthiases. This work will define expected levels of inter-person variation in drug responses for use as a reference to identify suspicious or suboptimal responses\u2014potentially indicative of emerging drug resistance\u2014in people exposed to multiple rounds of mass drug administration.\nModelling alternative treatment strategies for onchocerciasis: moxidectin for control and elimination - Medicines Development for Global Health - This projects involves projecting the potential epidemiological impact of using moxidectin\u2014repurposed from veterinary to human medicine\u2014to accelerate progress towards the elimination of onchocerciasis (river blindness) in Africa. The work will translate existing individual data from phase II and phase III clinical trials that show superiority of moxidectin over ivermectin\u2014the current gold standard treatment for onchocerciasis\u2014into population-level health benefits and revised timelines to elimination."} +{"text": "Saint Francis Solanus\nCelebrated: on July 14.\nThe name in Old German means \u201cfree\u201d.\nFrancis began his service in Spain, where he was also born. In 1589, he embarked as a missionary to South America to work with the indigenous people. He was accepted into the Franciscan convent in Lima. Over fifteen years of missionary work, following the example of the American apostles, he preached the gospel and baptized thousands of indigenous people. He healed the sick, advised leaders, and preached to the people, being considered a messenger of God by all. Later, Francis became the guardian of the Franciscan convent of the Queen of Angels in Lima, where he astonished everyone with miracles. He was given the name \u201cthe wonderworker of the New World.\u201d Because of his virtue, he was admired throughout the Americas.\nPatron of: Various places in South America have proclaimed him a special patron, following the example of Lima. He is also the patron saint of Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Franciscan missions, and the missionary society.\nVariations of the name: Francis, Fran, Frank, Frankie, Franny, Francy, Franciscus."} +{"text": "By Sierra Lauder, Director of Events and Downtown Development, Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce\nHappy New Year!! Things have been busy since the start of the 2018, with lots of progress on the bridge and the beginning of the development of the \u201cCrosstown Connections\u201d trail, along with curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. Demolition of the old bridge is underway this week, and the calendar is full of bridge work in the next couple of weeks as some big pours go in. If you\u2019ve been to the Feed Store lately down on Front St., you\u2019ve likely noticed the incredible progress at Sue H. Elmore Park, and maybe noted the new sidewalk and driveway from Front St. into Burden\u2019s.\nAlong First near Pacific, the curbing in front of the Pioneer Museum is coming together nicely, and the intricate radial pattern that is designed for that space should be coming soon. On the Post Office side, the brick wall is being finished this week, and the next couple of weeks includes the electrical work, concrete and track for the new gate that will be installed into the rear parking area.\nOn Main, the heating oil tank that was discovered in front of Everything Pets has been addressed, and that space filled so progress on the remaining vaults and northern stretch of sidewalk can move forward. Access to Tangled Yarns will shift from the north (Second St. south along Main to the door) to the south (so you will approach from Third, passing Sunflower Flats, Annie\u2019s Country Sportswear, and Everything Pets). Decisions about how to handle the more massive tank between Third and Fourth are still being made.\nMeanwhile, excavation crews have plenty to do tackling the clearing and beginning of the trail making process for the new \u201cCrosstown Connections\u201d path. The photo above shows the design and path of the trail that will lead from the Hoquarton Slough all the way to Goodspeed Park. For those of you who might need more of an incentive to try that trail out, later this spring Werner Gourmet Meats will be opening their Deli and Tasting Room, where you can follow that trail from downtown all the way through Goodspeed Park and across Third St to the big flag and enjoy a pint of Werner Brewing Company beer and an amazing lunch. I\u2019ll see you there.\nCheers to a fulfilling and rewarding 2018!"} +{"text": "Demolition Experts In Newcastle\nover 25 years experience\nGet in touch\nSAFETY, COMPLIANCE AND EXPERIENCE\nNewcastle Demolition is a family owned and operated demolition business. We have extensive experience in the performance of demolition works involving residential, commercial and government projects in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens Hunter Valley and Regional NSW areas.\nIt is well known that Demolition and Asbestos Removal are high risk works governed by licensing and complex Regulations. When you engage Newcastle Demolition for your project (however, big or small) you can be assured of SAFE and compliant performance.\nALL demolition works are carefully planned and performed under specific staged and comprehensive workplans, SWMS and compliance documents in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act (NSW) 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulations (NSW) 2017, AS2601-2000 The Demolition of Structures and the Demolition Work Code of Practice as published by Safe Work Australia.\nOur quotes will beat all quotes of genuine competitors. Our quotes are directed and prepared only after a gained understanding of your project needs. There is no extra allowance factored in by uncertainty.\nWhy Newcastle Demolition?\n- Safety & Performance\n- Unrivaled Service\n- Unbeatable Quotes\n- On time Completion\n- 25 years experience in demolition\n- We aim to provide you with the experienced and fully qualified team\n- We are dedicated to providing a quality service, no matter the size of your project\n- We inspire builders in their projects and give them every confidence of success"} +{"text": "Dr. Paul Krebsbach, one of the nation\u2019s leading researchers in tissue engineering and stem cell biology and a respected academic leader, has been appointed dean of the UCLA School of Dentistry.\nExecutive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott Waugh announced today that Krebsbach will become the eighth dean of UCLA Dentistry, effective June 30. He will succeed Dr. No-Hee Park, who has served as dean since 1998 and is returning to teaching and research.\nKrebsbach has been a member of the faculty at the University of Michigan since 1996. He is the Roy H. Roberts Professor of Dentistry and a professor of biomedical engineering, and he has served as chair of the department of biologic and materials sciences and division of prosthodontics since 2005. Prior to that, he was a senior staff fellow for three years at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, one of the National Institutes of Health.\n\u201cPaul brings to UCLA a national reputation as an exceptional leader as well as a deep understanding of the unique mission of public research universities,\u201d Waugh said. \u201cI am confident that he will build upon the School of Dentistry\u2019s tradition of excellence.\u201d\nThe recipient of the International Association for Dental Research\u2019s 2010 Distinguished Scientist Award for Basic Research in Biological Mineralization, Krebsbach is the author of more than 180 articles and chapters, and he holds two patents. His research focuses on the cell and molecular biology of mineralized tissues and self-renewal of adult and pluripotent stem cells. He has been the principal investigator of research funded by nearly $19.5 million in grants.\n\u201cI am thrilled to become part of the UCLA community of scholars,\u201d Krebsbach said. \u201cThe School of Dentistry attracts the very best students and the faculty is exceptional. I\u2019m looking forward to working together to take on the new challenges in dental education and to seizing new and exciting opportunities.\u201d\nFor 10 years, Krebsbach served on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. He currently is on the editorial boards of Bone Research, the Journal of Healthcare Leadership and the International Journal of Oral Science.\nKrebsbach earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in biology from the University of St. Thomas, a D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota, and a doctorate in biomedical sciences and certificate in periodontology from the University of Connecticut Health Center.\nHe is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, and was awarded the William J. Gies Award by the International Association for Dental Research/American Association for Dental Research and an Independent Scientist Award by the NIH and NIDCR. Earlier this year, he completed a one-year term as president of the AADR, and he is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research and the IADR."} +{"text": "Welcome To ColfaxPolice.net!\nWe Protect & Serve Our Citizens\nColfax Police is a local law enforcement agency that serves the Colfax and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our citizens, by enforcing the law and protecting life and property.\n\ud83d\udce7 CONTACT US\n\ud83d\udd75\ud83c\udffb\u2640\ufe0f REPORT A CRIME\n\"Serving with community pride\"\nTo enforce the law using the principles of our mission statement in an on going effort to maintain a safe and secure environment for the citizens of the Village of Colfax.\nABOUT THE COLFAX POLICE DEPARTMENT\nWe've Been Protecting The Community Since 1892\nThe Village of Colfax was established in 1880, in Illinois.\nThe Colfax Police Department serves the citizens of Colfax with community pride.\nRitchie Cooper serves as Chief of Police and is aided by seven sworn officers.\nKeeping our Schools Safe\nThe Village of Colfax Police Department provides police protection for the Ridgeview School District #19. It is our mission to keep Ridgeview safe for the students, faculty and families. If you have information that may help us achieve our goal please click here and you will be sent to our anonymous reporting. We need your information not your name. Let's keep Ridgeview Safe! GO MUSTANGS!\nThe Colfax Police Department will serve the citizenry utilizing a commitment to excellence and understanding. Officers are encouraged to find real solutions to real problems by listening and caring. The law will be enforced without bias or prejudice and our commitment to honesty and integrity will not be compromised.\nCommitment to excellence - represents our commitment to the best training and equipment possible.\nUnderstanding - represents a belief that the police department must represent the personality of the community and community leaders that it serves with appreciation for its concerns and tolerances.\nReal solutions to real problems - represents problem solving policing, caring enough to get to know the people and identify the real problem so that real solutions can be developed. Quotas and production standards accomplish nothing.\nWHO WE ARE\nWe Are Committed To Protecting & Serving The Community\nThe Police Department in Colfax, Illinois is committed to serving with community pride. The department's motto \"Serving with community pride\" shows how much they care about the people of Colfax and their safety.\nNews & Alerts\nHalloween activities postponed until Saturday, 11/2/19! - Thursday, October 31, 2019\nPUBLIC NOTICE - Monday, July 22, 2013\nDumping in Storm Drains Prohibited - Tuesday, July 3, 2012\nGolf Carts and Recreational Off-highway Vehicles - Monday, November 21, 2011\nInternet Crime Complaint Center - Wednesday, July 13, 2011\nWarning: Phishing scam using local number on caller ID - Thursday, March 17, 2011\nWARNING: PHISHING SCAM - Wednesday, June 16, 2010"} +{"text": "Originally published: https://chrishedges.substack.com/p/the-chris-hedges-report-with-columbia\nThe Zionist movement from its inception has used deception, violence, ethnic cleansing and discrimination to solidify its apartheid state. The genocide in Gaza is another chapter in this 100-year war.\n02 December 2023 | Chris Hedges Report\nThe conflict between the Palestinians and Israel, which has reached a terrifying crescendo with the savage obliteration of Gaza, is the outcome of a 100-year-old colonial occupation by Jewish Zionists in Israel backed by major imperial powers, starting with the British and a century later with the United States. This century-long assault by Israel has one objective \u2013 to force an indigenous people from their land. The historian Rashid Khalid breaks what he calls \u201cthe hundred years of war on Palestine\u201d into six periods. The first is the British support for Jewish Zionists during the British occupation of Palestine from 1917 and 1939. The second declaration of war is the 1947-1948 Nakbeh, or catastrophe, that saw Zionist militias ethnically cleanse 750,000 Palestinians from historic Palestine and carry out a series of massacres. The third is 1967 war when Israel seized the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza and expelled another 250,000 Palestinians. The fourth declaration of war on Palestine was Ariel Sharon\u2019s invasion of Lebanon and the siege of Beirut, followed by the departure of Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) fighters to Tunisia and the 1982 massacre at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps. The fourth war against the Palestinians began with the first intifada, or uprising in 1987, continued with the second intifada and is taking place with the Israeli brutal assault on Gaza. The backdrop to this century of war by Israel on the Palestinians is the failure by Arab leaders to offer meaningful support to the Palestinians, in fact these leaders often colluded with Israel to weaken the Palestinian resistance movement. Joining me in the studio to discuss Israel\u2019s settler colonial project, how it is being played out in Gaza and its consequences, is Rashid Khalidi, the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University and the author of \u201cThe Hundred Years\u2019 War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonization and Resistance, 1917-2017.\u201d"} +{"text": "For the couple that loves to cook, enjoys intimate home gatherings and entertaining, our custom engraved rectangle cutting board is the gift of the season. Personalize this custom cutting board for a thoughtful and functional gift they'll love! It can also double as a cheese board for your best charcuterie presentation.\nThis custom engraved cutting board is designed and with a modern style and can be personalized with a last name + date. A must have holiday gift for the season!\nTo Order: Provide custom text in the provided text box. Custom text should follow the same format as what is shown. Extra text may result in additional fees. A digital proof will be sent via email to confirm the design is correct before we begin production.\n// DETAILS //\nSize: 14\" x 10\"\n- * Color of cutting board and etching can vary from piece to piece. Some may be lighter and some darker. This is a natural condition of the bamboo.\n- Sizing of custom text will vary depending on name length. Text will be scaled to a proportionate size for the cutting board.\n- * Letters are computer generated using font styles that do not allow for manipulating how the letters appear.\nAll Happily Ever Etched products are designed & produced in-house.\nBy purchasing a custom item from Happily Ever Etched, you are agreeing to our Custom Order Terms and Shipping & Returns Policy."} +{"text": "Effective Flange Width of Steel Box Girder Bridge According to British Specifications and Japanese Specifications\n- 10.2991/ifeesm-17.2018.247How to use a DOI?\n- Steel box, Shear lag, Effective width\nThe British specifications and Japanese specifications are often referred to calculate effective flange width in order to analyze shear lag effect of steel box girder. However, there are some differences between the two specifications. According to the two specifications ,the effective widthes of a simple supported bridge, a continuous girder bridge with two spans and a continuous girder bridge with three spans are discussed. From the results, we can draw the conclusion that it is pessimistic and simple to calculate effective width of simple support beam according to Japanese specifications.The wide span ratio is the key factor for effective width of box girder bridge in British and Japanese specifications. It is more accurate to calculate the effective width of box girder bridge with British specifications.\n- \u00a9 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.\n- Open Access\n- This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).\nCite this article\nTY - CONF AU - Huili Wang AU - Qi Wang AU - Sifeng Qin PY - 2018/02 DA - 2018/02 TI - Effective Flange Width of Steel Box Girder Bridge According to British Specifications and Japanese Specifications BT - Proceedings of the 2017 3rd International Forum on Energy, Environment Science and Materials (IFEESM 2017) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 1364 EP - 1368 SN - 2352-5401 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/ifeesm-17.2018.247 DO - 10.2991/ifeesm-17.2018.247 ID - Wang2018/02 ER -"} +{"text": "As one of the primary nutrition sources for humans, milk is a major agricultural product in many countries. Fat content is an important factor to evaluate milk quality, but current characterization techniques either involve complicated procedures or require expensive instrumentation.\nYoung-Tae Chang, National University of Singapore, and colleagues have identified a turn-on fluorescent sensor for rapid and sensitive milk fat measurements through a hyper throughput screening from 10,000 candidates. This BODIPY dye exhibits enhanced emission with increased fat content in milk samples, as a result of disassembly of aggregates that quench fluorescence.\nThe researchers have incorporated the sensing material into a fiber-optic-based detection system, enabling facile and convenient quantification of fat content in samples ranging from fresh milk to skim milk (0.1 to 4.2 % fat content). They believe this new system can significantly streamline existing milk quality control process.\n- Milk Quality Control: Instant and Quantitative Milk Fat Determination with a BODIPY Sensor-based Fluorescence Detector,\nWang Xu, Jiaojiao Bai, Juanjuan Peng, Animesh Samanta, Divyanshu Arya, Young-Tae Chang,\nChem. Commun. 2014."} +{"text": "Our platform constructs two types of networks for users to investigate the lipid metabolism pathways and lipid-related gene enrichment.\nThe \u2018Reactome Network\u2019 contains the interaction of multiple lipids and genes and are summarized from the Reactome database,\nwhich is a curated database encompassed pathways and reactions in human biology.\nThis function supports users to discover the metabolic networks between small molecules within Reactome Network topologies and their interactions with proteins.\nWe integrated the reactions in these pathways and explore the metabolic flow and regulatory proteins of the inputted lipids.\nThis information will be used to build an interactive network containing different nodes such as Biochemical Reaction, Small Molecule, Protein or Complex.\nLipid-related gene enrichment\nBy summarising the pathways from KEGG, Reactome, and GO databases, we present the functions networks of the user-defined lipid-related gene sets.\nThe mapped genes of the user-selected lipid class will be enriched and illustrated in the circular network diagram,\nwhich allows users explore the significant functions and the relationship between lipid-related pathways and genes based on their lipid classes."} +{"text": "Ecole Normal Sup\u00e9rieur d\u2019Enseignement Technologique ENSET-Skikda. Azzaba. Alger.\nUniversit\u00e9 Mentouri Constantine facult\u00e9 des sciences de l'ing\u00e9nieur d\u00e9partement de G\u00e9nie m\u00e9canique.\nThe article deals with magnetic field of free convective flows in cavities similar to those used in artificial growth of single crystals from melts (horizontal Bridgman configurations) and having aspect ratios an equal to \u201c4\u201d. The combined effect of wall electrical conductivity and vertical direction of the magnetic field on the buoyancy induced flow of mercury was investigated numerically. The validation of the numerical method was achieved by comparison with both experimental and analytical data found in the literature. The plotted results for variation of velocity, temperature and Nusselt number in terms of the Hartmann number Ha and Rayleigh number \u201cRa\u201d showed a considerable decrease in convection intensity as the magnetic field is increased, especially for values of \u201cGr\u201d situated around 107. The calculations also showed that the vertically directed magnetic field (perpendicular to the x-z plane) is the most effective in controlling the flow and hence the speed of growth of the crystal. Also, wall electrical conductivity enhances damping by changing the distribution of the induced electric current to one which augments the magnitude of the Lorentz force."} +{"text": "Until now, there was no clear reason why sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) occurs. In a paper published today in the journal Brain, researchers have identified key aspects of fatal and non-fatal seizures.\nSUDEP is unusual, occurring without warning in up to 12 per cent of people with epilepsy and up to 40 per cent of people with uncontrolled seizures, such as those not managed with medication or surgery (refractory epilepsy). SUDEP leaves no anatomical clues behind, making it difficult to understand how a seizure becomes life-threatening.\nBuilding on CURE Epilepsy- and BC Epilepsy Society-funded research that Dr. Stuart Cain and Prof. Terrance Snutch began in 2014, the team has now identified regions of the brain that become inactive after seizures in mouse models. Depolarization of neurons is part of the process by which signals in the brain are normally transmitted between nerve cells. However, following seizures or traumatic brain injury, a severe and long lasting \u201cspreading depolarization\u201d occurs which instead silences activity as it moves through specific brain regions. This new research confirms that if spreading depolarization engages the brainstem, the result is fatal.\nSeizures and migraine can engage similar processes in the brain, and so the team took a model with a genetic mutation found in humans causing chronic migraines and severe seizures, then monitored brain cell swelling that occurs simultaneously with spreading depolarization in real time via diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). What they found was that during fatal seizure events, depolarization spread to the brainstem, first arresting breathing; cardiac arrest followed, leading to death within a minute of the seizure. The brainstem plays an important role in regulating cardiovascular and respiratory function. In non-fatal seizures, depolarization did not spread to the brainstem.\n\u201cSpreading depolarization is the result of an intense excitement of the neurons, such as a seizure, followed by a long-lasting period of inactivity that travels outward to neighbouring neurons from the excitement point,\u201d explains Dr. Cain. \u201cIt moves outward like a wave across the brain; the downstream silencing effect of the seizure depends on what region of the brain is affected by the wave.\u201d\nDr. Cain and Prof. Snutch are hopeful that by identifying regions affected by cellular inactivity after seizure their team will be able to find a therapeutic target to prevent sudden death post-seizure. The next phase of this project aims to investigate potential drugs that may prevent the spread of depolarization into the brainstem. Dr. Cain is now involved in the next phase of drug development for neurological disorders at the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), where they are driving discoveries from the lab into new therapies in the clinic.\n\u201cAt this stage we\u2019re encouraged that our SUDEP model seems to be effective; these findings add to the fundamental understanding of the processes underlying SUDEP risk, and our model shows promise towards helping us identify predictive biomarkers in people with epilepsy at risk of SUDEP in the future,\u201d says Dr. Cain.\n- Brainstem spreading depolarization and cortical dynamics during fatal seizures in Cacna1a S218L mice (Brain, February 1, 2019)\n- Commentary: Brainstem spreading depolarization: rapid descent into the shadow of SUDEP (Dr. Jeffrey Noebels, Brain. February 1, 2019)\n- New funding to help find cause of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy"} +{"text": "\"Estate administration\" refers to the procedure which must be followed when the estate of a person who has recently died is being distributed, either according to his or her wishes as laid out in a will, or the laws regulating the distribution of the assets of a person who dies without a will.\nIf the decedent (the person who died) left a will, the process of estate administration in Dyer Indiana will usually be carried out according to the instructions in the will.\nWills typically name an executor. The executor's role revolves around guaranteeing that the instructions in the will are implemented.\nThe person named as executor of an estate usually has some work ahead of them. To ensure that they actually follow through on their commitments, most people name as executor the person who will get the most money, or other benefit, if the will is given effect as written. Because an estate can't be distributed until the administration process is complete, the executor has an incentive to see it through.\nWhat if The Will Does Not Name an Executor?\nIf a Dyer, Indiana will does not assign anyone to serve as executor, or there is no will, the court has to choose someone to fill that role.\nThis is most often the person who stands to gain the most from the will, or who would inherit the most under Indiana's intestacy laws. Intestacy is the system that every state has in order to deal with the property of people who die without a will. It usually distributes the property to the closest living relatives of the decedent, assuming they can be located.\nIf no executor is named in the will, anyone with a share in the will can apply to the court in Dyer, Indiana to be the executor of the estate, if they wish.\nWhoever is assigned to serve as executor, it is their job to act as the representative of the estate. Among other jobs, they have to account for the decedent's debts and assets, and inform any beneficiaries who might be unaware of the situation.\nCan a Dyer, Indiana Estate Administration Attorney Help?\nIf you are the executor of an estate, and don't know how to handle some of the legal and financial complexities that may arise, an experienced Dyer, Indiana lawyer can make this process a great deal easier."} +{"text": "Investing in real estate has long been considered one of the most lucrative and secure investment options. With the right strategy and knowledge, you can maximize your returns and build wealth over time. When it comes to finding the best real estate deals, https://www.starsstripesrec.com/ is a trusted partner that can help you discover profitable opportunities.\nStars & Stripe is a renowned real estate investment company that specializes in identifying and acquiring prime properties across the country. With their extensive network and expertise, they have established a reputation for uncovering hidden gems and delivering exceptional returns to their investors.\nOne of the key advantages of investing with Stars & Stripe is their in-depth market research. They thoroughly analyse market trends, local economies, and demographic factors to identify regions with high growth potential. By focusing on areas that exhibit promising growth indicators, they are able to pinpoint the best real estate deals before they become widely known.\nStars & Stripe also understands the importance of diversification in real estate investing. They offer a wide range of investment options, including residential properties, commercial buildings, and even development projects. This allows investors to customize their portfolios based on their risk appetite and investment goals.\nFurthermore, Stars & Stripe employs a team of seasoned professionals who have a deep understanding of the real estate market. They conduct thorough due diligence on potential properties, ensuring that each investment undergoes rigorous scrutiny. This meticulous approach minimizes risks and maximizes the chances of generating substantial returns.\nAnother attractive feature of https://www.starsstripesrec.com/ is their commitment to transparency and investor communication. They provide regular updates on the progress of each investment, keeping investors informed about the performance and any relevant market developments. This open and transparent approach fosters trust and confidence among their investors.\nIn conclusion, investing in real estate offers tremendous opportunities for wealth creation, and Stars & Stripe is an excellent partner to help you discover the best deals in the market. With their market research, diversification options, experienced team, and transparent communication, they provide a comprehensive platform for investors to achieve their financial goals."} +{"text": "If mom tips the weight scales, she may also tip her offspring, and subsequent generations, toward metabolic dysfunction. And mom\u2019s influence may be conveyed through the maternal germline, which means that future generations could consume healthy diets and still be predisposed to obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.\nNew research shows that a mother's obesity\u2014and its associated metabolic problems\u2014can be inherited through mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) present in the unfertilized oocyte, or egg. This finding comes from a mouse study that was conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where scientists fed female mice a high-fat, high-sugar diet from before conception until weaning and then followed the outcomes in the next three generations of offspring, all fed a control diet.\nFrom 6 weeks prior to conception until weaning, the scientists fed mice a high-fat, high-sugar diet comprised of about 60% fat and 20% sugar. \u201cThis mimics more of the Western diet,\u201d said Kelle H. Moley, M.D., the School of Medicine's James P. Crane Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. \u201cBasically, it's like eating fast food every day.\u201d\nThe results of a study led by Dr. Moley appeared June 16 in the journal Cell Reports, in an article entitled, \u201cMaternal Metabolic Syndrome Programs Mitochondrial Dysfunction via Germline Changes across Three Generations.\u201d\n\u201cWe found that, despite consuming a normal diet, the first, second, and third generations of female offspring developed mitochondrial dysfunction and abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their skeletal muscle,\u201d wrote the article\u2019s authors. \u201cMoreover, the mitochondrial dynamic proteins DRP-1 and OPA1 were misexpressed in the skeletal muscles of F1, F2, and F3 mice, suggesting an imbalance of fission and fusion. Mitochondrial abnormalities were also present in the germ cells of F1 and F2 females, suggesting that transmission of the mitochondrial phenotype occurred through the maternal germline.\u201d\nMore research is needed to determine if a consistent diet low in fat and sugar, as well as regular exercise, may reverse genetic metabolic abnormalities.\n\u201cIt's important to note that in humans, in which the diets of children closely mirror those of their parents, the effects of maternal metabolic syndrome may be greater than in our mouse model,\u201d Dr. Moley noted. \u201cIn any case, eating nutritiously is critical.\u201d\n\u201cResearch, including this study, points to poor maternal nutrition and a predisposition to obesity,\u201d Dr. Morely continued. \u201cOur findings indicate that a mother's obesity can impair the health of later generations. This is particularly important because more than two-thirds of reproductive-age women in the United States are overweight or obese.\u201d\nIn the current study, Dr. Morely and colleagues considered the possibility tha tearly-life exposure to maternal obesity affects the epigenome. There is already evidence that changes to the nuclear epigenome may promote metabolic disease in offspring. In addition, there could be changes to mtDNA. Such changes, which are inherited through the maternal germline, may provide a mechanism for transmission of metabolic dysfunction.\n\u201cAlthough we did not examine the epigenetic mechanisms leading to inheritance of abnormal mitochondrial phenotypes,\u201d wrote the authors, \u201cour data showing altered mitochondrial metabolism, morphology, and OPA1 expression in offspring germ cells suggest that both modification of nuclear-encoded mitochondrial genes and altered mtDNA play a role.\u201d"} +{"text": "Uriekste castle mound\nUriekste castle mound is located in Lizuma parish, in a remote, wooded area on the steep right bank of the Uriekste river, about 800 m NW of L\u0101\u010dkaktu houses.\nThe castle mound is built on a half-kilometer-long, flat hill that stretches from southwest to northeast. Along the western and northern side of this hill, which is about 13 m high, flows along a meadow, huddled at the foot of the hill, the Uriekste River.\nThe slopes are naturally steep, without additional fortifications. In the direction of A the plateau becomes lower than ~ 1m, the river moves further to A, therefore the eastern slope of the castle mound is flatter and lower. The side of this castle mound is additionally fortified with a ditch, a fuzzy rampart up to 6 m wide, behind which there was again a ditch, which is now barely perceptible and is about 50 cm deep. Such a protection system encloses the rest of the plateau, because on the south side the slope is quite flat, but in the south the plateau of the castle mound is level with the rest of the plateau. The ditches and embankments on the south side are very blurred and drooping. In the west, the fortifications end on the steep bank of Uriekste.\nThe plateau of the castle mound is leveled, in some places small, sunken pits. The layer of culture is not found, gray sand is exposed under the moss. The whole castle mound and its surroundings are overgrown with spruce and pine trees, new Christmas trees are also starting to grow in the undergrowth, so the monument is quite difficult to see. No new damage.\nPeople say that the castle once stood on the hill.\nHowever, the low, wooded location and poor earthworks make this castle mound a war hideout.\nThe list of information source can be found here ."} +{"text": "LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Growing digitization and significant technological advancements have propelled the innovation and growth of smart manufacturing. There are various crucial benefits to adopting smart manufacturing across industries and has become a necessary addition. However, efficiently adopting smart manufacturing, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic, can be extremely challenging. How can companies successfully incorporate and reap the benefits of smart manufacturing? Infiniti\u2019s custom market research solutions provide companies with crucial insights regarding market trends, market growth, and comprehensive data regarding smart manufacturing.\nRequest a free proposal to know how Infiniti\u2019s data-driven market intelligence solutions are helping top manufacturers across the globe to strategically implement smart manufacturing technologies.\nTechnological advancements in the manufacturing industry have evolved substantially in recent years. Smart manufacturing is the most current, highly beneficial result of these advancements. Smart manufacturing can accurately predict requirements, identify errors, as well as make innovation and the manufacturing process more manageable. It is the process of combining and implementing various technologies and solutions into the traditional manufacturing process. The industrial internet of things (IIOT) plays a crucial role in successfully implementing these technologies and achieving business goals in the best possible way. Especially when the world is becoming predominantly digital, the manufacturing industry must be flexible and make this change. However, manufacturers need to leverage custom market research solutions and help their companies grow efficiently and strategically. In this article, Infiniti\u2019s experts highlight the benefits of smart manufacturing and the benefits of custom market research for manufacturers.\n\u201cCurrently, smart manufacturing is becoming the focus of manufacturing globally. It is the integration of the manufacturing industry and new-age information communication technology. As this change permeates the manufacture process in the form of smart factories and the adoption of industry 4.0, it is transforming traditional manufacturing for the better,\u201d says a smart manufacturing expert at Infiniti Research.\nSmart manufacturing is highly beneficial and crucial across industries and sectors currently. Infiniti\u2019s custom market research experts highlighted the following significant benefits of smart manufacturing:\n- Automated Data: Smart manufacturing provides managers with precise data and the ability to measure key performance indicators more efficiently\n- Predictive Maintenance: Smart factory managers can predict and resolve maintenance issues better and faster\n- Significant Cost Reductions: It increases forecast accuracy and reduces waste, helping reduce costs with proper demand management\n- Enhanced Productivity: By providing seamless data on machine maintenance, potential bottlenecks, and other inefficiencies, it helps managers enhance productivity\nGet in touch with an industry expert for more insights on implementing smart manufacturing technologies efficiently, and transforming your business.\nAbout Infiniti Research\nEstablished in 2003, Infiniti Research is a leading market intelligence company providing smart solutions to address your business challenges. Infiniti Research studies markets in more than 100 countries to help analyze competitive activity, see beyond market disruptions, and develop intelligent business strategies. To know more, visit: https://www.infinitiresearch.com/about-us"} +{"text": "The commercial exploitation of the first wind farm in Russia with a capacity of 35 MW has been started. The wind park was built by Fortum (member of RAWI).\nWork on the project was launched in December 2015, the company won an extraordinary tender for wind power, introducing the site in the Ulyanovsk region. In accordance with the terms of the tender, the capital costs for the construction of the wind farm to receive support were to be about 7 billion rubles. In the future, the selection of suppliers of wind turbines was chosen by the Chinese company DongFung, which supplied 14 wind turbines with a capacity of 2.5 MW each.\nIn February 2016, design work was started, and in May 2017 \u2013 construction work on the construction of a wind farm. In the design and construction of the wind farm took part mainly Russian companies, many of whom first participated in such a project.\nRenewable energy sources have become the main business of the company in Russia To develop its wind energy business, the company jointly in the technological giant Rosnano created a fund for investments in wind energy. As a technological partner, Vestas (member of RAWI), a global company, has been selected, which localizes the production of its wind generators in Russia.\nIn accordance with the results of the competition in 2017, the joint venture Fortum and Rusnano \u2013 Fortum Energy LLC will build up to 2022 1000 MW of wind farms."} +{"text": "Information about Research:\nThe College of Science and Health Professions (COSHP) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences is home to three academic departments: the Basic Science Department, the English Language Department, and the Humanities Department. This diversity paves the way for a wide spectrum of research outcomes spanning various fields of study. Each department offers unique perspectives and approaches, fostering an active research environment within the college and opening doors for multidisciplinary projects.\nFurthermore, the college actively promotes internal collaboration in research with King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) and King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC). The college also supports external collaborations with organizations such as the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and the Ministry of Education.\nIn support of academic research and education studies, the college maintains a comprehensive database of student academic performance records. Researchers may access this invaluable resource once they secure approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at KAIMRC. This database equips researchers with the essential data needed to conduct their education studies effectively.\nCOSHP is committed to fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and research, making resources accessible to further the pursuit of knowledge and excellence in basic science, humanities, English language, and educational research.\nThe college is actively promoting the research environment through\nEstablishing a dedicated research laboratory with the capacity to accommodate over 20 researchers, offering invaluable opportunities for faculty members to conduct their research. The current active research projects in the lab are centered around the fields of chemistry and stem cell research.\nEmploying highly qualified research assistants who play a pivotal role in supporting faculty members in their research endeavors. These assistants are involved in tasks such as data collection, experimental work, and data analysis.\nOffering workshops such as \"The Journey to Academic Promotion,\" designed to guide new faculty members through the research journey and provide resources and opportunities within the college and the university. These workshops also provide insights into research fundings and grant applications.\nProviding an academic course, RESC 201 (Research Skills), aimed at introducing students to fundamental scientific research concepts under the guidance of faculty from the Basic Science Department. The course covers various research aspects, including different types of publications, research ethics (Institutional Review Board - IRB and plagiarism), essential research components (research questions/hypotheses, methodology, results, discussion/conclusions), and various referencing styles.\n\u00b7 Organizing a range of research activities, including\n\u00b7 Organizing Research Talk Series weekly.\n\u00b7COSHP Poster Day.\n\u00b7COSHP Research Annual Forum.\n\u00b7Organizing Research Talk Series weekly."} +{"text": "What\u2019s in a name?\nMany people ask us about the meaning of our name, T\u2019zikal. The short answer? It\u2019s derived from the Mayan word meaning sanctified or blessed. It can also refer to something that is pure, cleansed or unburdened. This, in the deepest sense, reflects our approach to beauty, our reverence for nature and belief in the purity of true self care.\nThere are endless reasons to be drawn to Mayan culture. The Maya were a civilization who understood the power of simple, natural ingredients and honored the land that provided them. They were and are a people who cultivate interesting and effective beauty rituals that harness such ingredients, a people who value and ritualize healing, bathing and cleansing as key components of personal beauty. And we\u2019re not the only ones fascinated and inspired by the Mayan approach to beauty \u2013 just look to the rising popularity of Mayan-inspired spa treatments.\nThus, in the initial exploration phase of the brand, we were led to an indigenous Mayan land and one of the most exquisite places on earth: the rainforests of Central America. Lush and pristine, brimming with natural riches \u2013 here is where we uncovered a legendary beauty secret and the heart of our collection: the ojon palm nut. With meticulous care, following time-honored traditions, we extracted its potent oil and harnessed its transforming powers. It naturally followed that we would choose a name from the culture that inspired and is the philosophical core of the brand.\nWe aspire to be the first Mayan prestige beauty brand. In that effort, we sought to further enhance the ingredients we\u2019d discovered by engaging the most sophisticated European skincare labs, seeking to achieve a level of luxury that only modern science could provide. The result is a radically efficacious formula, one that, we believe, has earned the title of sanctified or, more aptly, T\u2019zikal.\n\ud83d\udc49 Learn more about the brand and shop our collection."} +{"text": "OVER 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE\nCrown Enterprises, LLC is a private, family-owned commercial real estate and development firm based out of Warren, Michigan. Our company has over five decades of experience in building out turnkey commercial real estate properties for large companies and enterprises across the United States and Canada. In addition to our turnkey commercial real estate development, we also operate as the landlord and manager of the properties we develop.\nWhat separates Crown from the competition is our dual experience as not only commercial real estate managers and developers, but also business owners and landlords. We own all of the properties in our portfolio and our related companies operate within many of them. We know what it's like to be on the other side of the deal, which is why large brands put their full trust in Crown when it comes to even their most demanding projects."} +{"text": "Digital marketing has evolved into a cornerstone for businesses aiming to thrive in the online landscape. In this digital age, where consumer behaviors constantly shift, having robust digital marketing solutions is paramount for sustained success. Enter CognitoJS, a game-changing platform that redefines how businesses approach digital marketing.\nIn the vast realm of digital marketing, businesses are continually seeking innovative solutions to enhance their online presence and engage with their target audience effectively. CognitoJS emerges as a leading player in this space, offering a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline and elevate digital marketing strategies.\nII. Importance of Digital Marketing\nIn a world where consumers are more connected than ever, the importance of digital marketing cannot be overstated. Statistics reveal a significant shift towards online interactions, making it imperative for businesses to invest in digital strategies for brand visibility and revenue growth.\nIII. CognitoJS: A Game-Changing Solution\nCognitoJS stands out among digital marketing solutions, providing a unique set of features that empower businesses to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape with ease. From advanced analytics to personalized marketing campaigns, CognitoJS is a versatile tool for modern businesses.\nIV. Target Audience and Customization\nUnderstanding the target audience is crucial in digital marketing success. CognitoJS excels in this aspect, offering tools for precise audience segmentation and customization. Businesses can tailor their marketing efforts to resonate with their audience effectively.\nV. User-Friendly Interface\nOne notable feature of CognitoJS is its user-friendly interface. In an industry often plagued by complexity, CognitoJS simplifies the user experience, making it accessible even for those without extensive technical expertise.\nVI. Analytics and Insights\nData-driven decision-making is at the core of successful digital marketing campaigns. CognitoJS provides robust analytics and insights, allowing businesses to glean valuable information and optimize their strategies for maximum impact.\nVII. Integrations with Other Tools\nCognitoJS understands the importance of a cohesive marketing stack. The platform seamlessly integrates with other tools, ensuring a smooth workflow and enhancing the overall efficiency of a company\u2019s marketing efforts.\nVIII. Case Studies and Success Stories\nReal-world examples speak volumes. CognitoJS has a track record of contributing to the success of businesses across various industries. Case studies and success stories highlight the tangible benefits, from increased ROI to substantial brand growth.\nIX. Future Trends in Digital Marketing\nAs digital marketing continues to evolve, businesses need solutions that can adapt to emerging trends. CognitoJS remains at the forefront, consistently updating its features to align with the future of digital marketing.\nX. Pricing Plans and Affordability\nAffordability is a key consideration for businesses of all sizes. CognitoJS offers transparent pricing plans, ensuring that businesses, whether startups or enterprises, can access powerful digital marketing tools without breaking the bank."} +{"text": "Helicity Space, an in-space nuclear fusion propulsion startup, nabbed a $5M seed round to begin developing its novel engine.\nThe funding will allow the Pasadena, CA-based company to advance R&D of its recent breakthrough discovery of extremely stable plasma jets used for fusion reaction. Investors include Airbus Ventures, TRE Advisors, Voyager Space Holdings, E2MC Space, Urania Ventures, and Gaingels.\nFusion 101: Nuclear fusion (the opposite reaction to the more common fission) is the process that powers the sun. However, harnessing the energy source on Earth\u2014let alone in space\u2014has proven difficult, with only one net energy fusion reaction ever achieved.\nMini-sun engines: If and when it can be mastered, fusion could offer a near-inexhaustible energy source, potentially revolutionizing space propulsion by allowing spacecraft to travel farther, faster.\n\u201cIn the space sector, fusion propulsion has been the holy grail since the 60s,\u201d Helicity cofounder Stephane Lintner told Payload. \u201cFusion is the only reaction that gets you a level of energy that allows you to break away from the limits that we have right now with chemical.\u201d\n- Conventional chemical propulsion generates very high power but expends fuel quickly.\n- Electric propulsion is fuel-efficient but is limited by power and thrust.\nMars, Jupiter, interstellar: The company says that when its Helicity Drive engines are operational (at least 10+ years out), it could propel a spacecraft to Mars in two months, Jupiter in one year, and interstellar space in just ten years. For comparison, it took NASA\u2019s Perseverance rover about seven months to reach the Red Planet.\nThe company and its investors are well aware of the magnitude of the work ahead. Helicity will have to master the fusion reaction before it can look ahead to developing operational engines. The company\u2019s product roadmap:\n- 2026: Demo its plasma jets reconnecting\u2014before fusion net gain.\n- 2032: Test flight with fusion augmenting solar electric propulsion.\n- 2040s: Self-sustaining engines.\nGeek out: Helicity\u2019s fusion engines will employ a pulsed magneto-inertial confinement technique. How it works:\n- Multiple plasma jets are shot along a track in the engine.\n- The jets merge and compress, reaching fusion conditions at 100M degrees Fahrenheit.\n- The fusion reaction fuses deuterium (hydrogen) atoms, resulting in energy for direct thrust."} +{"text": "A study printed within the 2010 publication of the Australian Dental Journal says about 16% of adults around australia have a very high dental fear. Such dental anxiety might not appear just like a serious problem, yet it will have major implications on the healthiness of many Australians.\nIf somebody is scared of going to the dental professional, he/she\u2019d finish up getting poorer dental health in addition to going to the dental professional less regularly. Fundamental essentials sort of people that simply do not show up for his or her scheduled appointments using the dental professional or perhaps cancel such appointments.\nWhy People Fear Dentists\nIndividuals who fear dentists have different causes of their fear. In a few instances, adults have painful recollections, etched inside their minds, of bad encounters they experienced when going to the dental professional throughout their childhood years. Indeed, children could be deeply impacted by painful encounters as a result of united nations-empathic dentists, that will keep on into the adult years.\nIn some cases, many people might have the mistaken thought that dental care would hurt. Fortunately, dental professionals are more and more conscious of their patients\u2019 fear. Dentists are adopting effective, patient-friendly ways of provide stress-free and mild dental hygiene to any or all patients.\nThrough a number of methods, dental professionals can effectively identify and counter dental anxiety in patients.\nNeed For Dental professional Visits\nA realization of the significance of regular dental check-up may help you overcome your fear. Being able to access services is instrumental in making certain good dental health. Indeed, the Ada recommends that adults must have a verbal visit at least one time inside a 6-month period.\nYou need to understand that dentists don\u2019t merely treat dental health problems. Additionally they serve the vital role of assisting you maintain healthy teeth and gums. Which means that regular dental visits could make you less vulnerable to poor dental health.\nSome Other Reasons For Staying away from Dentists\nFear is not the only real reason people avoid dentists. A number of other reasons exist, including cost constraints. A 2011 report printed within the Australian Institute of Health insurance and Welfare reveals which more than one-third of Australian dentate adults either delayed or completely prevented going to the dental professional due to cost issues.\nNot getting dental insurance plans is yet another component that plays a role in avoidance of dental visits. A 2011 study through the Australian Institute of Health insurance and Welfare reveals that double the amount number of uninsured adults (45%) prevented going to the dental professional, when compared with insured adults (22.9%). This highlights the critical role that insurance plays in dental health. Upfront barriers, particularly, really are a potential barrier that insurance will help overcome.\nPatient indifference is yet another aspect that includes to avoidance of dental visits. This kind of indifference towards dentistry can adversely affect dental health.\nThere also exist instances by which people only go to the dental professional like a last measure. Instead of opting for regular dental check-ups, they merely go to the dental professional when impacted by particular dental issues. This is not advisable since protection against dental issues (permitted through regular dental visits) is a far greater dental health plan when compared with management of dental issues."} +{"text": "At CES 2013, Asus has shown off an All-In-One PC that runs Windows 8 when it is docked and can run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean when it is tablet mode. The device boasts of a giant 18.4-inch IPS Full HD display.\nAsus has added yet another device to its Transformer line up. This time it\u2019s an AIO (All-in-One) desktop that can transform into a tablet. The beauty of this device is that it will give users the best of both worlds \u2013 Windows and Android. Yes, the device runs Windows 8 as well as Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.\nWhen docked in, the device is powered by a third-gen Intel processors and Nvidia discrete graphics. When removed from the dock, the tablet is powered by an Nvidia Tegra 3 processor for running Android. Switching between the Oses is as simple as pushing a button.\nThe Asus Transformer AiO has an 18.4-inch Full HD 1920\u00d71080 pixel IPS display and users can still access the Windows 8 desktop via a wireless connection if they wish. In its press release Asus has said, \u201cmakes it easy to carry the tablet from room to room and a built-in stand keeps the display at the perfect angle for tabletop use.\u201d\nThe Transformer AiO adds support to an integral handle that makes it easy to carry the device while on the go. How this translates in the practical world still remains to be seen, as carrying an 18.4-inch device doesn\u2019t sound extremely convenient. Asus has 16GB of storage on the Android side for the tablets use, and 1TB storage for Windows 8.\nThe device is expected to hit store shelves in Q1 2013 and can have a starting price of $1,299."} +{"text": "For a retailer for professional mobile phone units, I'm typically requested what requirements needs to be viewed as when revamping or changing a company mobile phone technique. When there are various personal things to consider which are precise to every situation, The majority of these tumble under the umbrella of realizing what you may have and what you will need, and finding the best cost.\nInitial, you will have to know which kind of cellular phone system you might have, what sort of cellular phone program you require plus your existing growth possibilities. The two Critical methods and PBX is usually expanded, While Key programs will only find the money for you lots of lines. Growth is almost always less costly than bringing in a whole new method, so If you're able to broaden with your existing technique, weigh The prices of doing so versus changing your entire system. Determined by your present-day use and envisioned advancement, you have to be able to surmise what class of motion to acquire with regards to growth or substitute.\nFuture, you should discover the functions you will need at the lowest selling price. In truth, it\u2019s as simple as it Appears. Should you be increasing, you may simply increase a lot more lines and handsets at the side of your recent setup, so capabilities genuinely don\u2019t implement Except that you are upgrading handsets. In case you are only growing the same set up, you will be roughly relegated to adding additional of what you already have. In case you are changing a cellular phone process, even so, features and rate are your main consideration.\nGet a high quality, expandable phone program With all the characteristics you need that may cope with your upcoming volume wants even though keeping track of The underside line. It\u2019s no unique than buying a motor vehicle When you are thinking about commencing a household. You would like something which satisfies your requirements now, but that can even be effective at dealing with your requirements Later on for the absolute most affordable selling price.\nBuying a business or small business mobile \uba39\ud280\uac80\uc99d\uc5c5\uccb4 phone system doesn\u2019t need to be sophisticated. Like anything else, as you are accustomed to what\u2019s available, just a little investigation and price/benefit Evaluation will go a great distance towards aiding you will get just what exactly you may need."} +{"text": "Scripture Read: Genesis 29 - 30:24\nTitle: The Deceiver is Deceived and God is Still in Control\n(H) Highlight verse:: \"So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her\" Genesis 29:20\n(E) Explain: The plot thickens. The deceptions run deeper. Jealousy and envy abound. I continually say that this family account could easily be a soap opera and daily, we see why. However, in all of this deception (Laban tricks Jacob into 14 years of service for two daughters in marriage, when he only had eyes for one), jealousy (Jacob loved Rachel more than Lean, but Leah gave him children), human intervention (To \"get back\" at her sister Rachel gave Jacob her servant Bilhah to him father children with her and Leah gave her servant Zilpah to have children with him), God was still at work. In this hot mess of a family where bitterness and jealousy were rampant, God was able to make something good come from it. God took four mothers and one father to establish or bring about the 12 patriarchs of Israel Yes, God worked wonders out this chaos.\n(A) Application: Humans make messes. We/I do stupid things on a daily basis. I like to \"help\" God in running my life. The problem is, I allow sins to be present in my life and ultimately these sins affect my life and my relationships. I do a fantastic job of tearing apart something that God has created. I am like a child, sometimes, who likes to disassemble things, just to see how they work and my disassembling often ends up pretty bad. Fortunately, God is patient with me and puts back together that which I tore apart. God is in control and He knows what He is doing. I love that God can take a disassembled mess and make a beautiful thing out of it.\n(R) Respond: Thank you for being patient with me God. I love that you remain faithful even when i am not. May I live this day in a way that gives you full control of my life. May I not meddle with what you are doing, but also may I not sit back apathetically and do nothing. I want to be in tune with you, so I may do what you have planned for me this day.\nJeff has been in full-time ministry for thirty years. He currently serves as Executive Director at Anchor House Ministry at SeaPort Manatee in Palmetto, FL and he is a part-time Campus Pastor at West Bradenton Southside in Bradenton, Florida.\nJeff Has authored A Lent Devotional (A Spiritual Journey to Lent) an Advent Devotional (The Advent of Jesus) and a devotional on the book of James (James: Where Faith and Life Meet). All three are available on Amazon.\nHe is married to Carrie and they have four children, Micaiah, Gabe, Simon, and Berea.\nPreview or purchase Jeff's Books"} +{"text": "Knot theory is a branch of topology that deals with mathematical knots and links. A knot is an embedding of a circle into the 3-dimensional space. A union of knots is called a link or a catenane. As the chromosome of E. coli is closed circular, the core axis of its double stranded DNA can be considered as a knot. A site-specific recombination of DNA can be modeled mathematically by using a band surgery, a local move on a knot or a link as in the figure below. In biological experiments it is observed that some site-specific recombination reactions change the topology of DNA. Using this topological information, we can characterize the mechanisms of the site-specific recombination reactions as applications of results on band surgeries.\nIn our recent study, applying new mathematical results we characterized unlinking of replicated chromosome of E. coli by the FtsK-dependent XerC/XerD-dif recombination. There we determined the number of recombination steps needed to unlink replication catenanes. We showed that the stepwise unlinking as in the figure is the only possible pathway if we assume that the crossing number of DNA knot or link is reduced at each recombination. We also characterized the topological mechanism for these unlinking reactions.\nReference: \u201cFtsK-dependent XerCD-dif recombination unlinks replication catenanes in a stepwise manner\u201d, Koya Shimokawa, Kai Ishihara, Ian Grainge, David J. Sherratt, and Mariel Vazquez, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U S A (in press)."} +{"text": "Long before the Metro began transporting passengers between Newcastle and the suburbs, the so-called \u2018Tyneside electrics\u2019 ran the lines.\nThe move to suburban electric trains in the early 20th century came as a result of North Eastern Railways losing nearly four million passengers to the expanding tram system in the two years between 1901 and 1903.\nThe electrics ran successfully until the 1960s when falling passenger numbers and outdated rolling stock and infrastructure led to their withdrawal and replacement by diesel trains.\nThe last electric train ran south of the river in 1963, and north of the river four years later.\nWhen Metro began operating in 1980, it incorporated much of the former electric network.\nThese largely unseen pictures recall the long-gone \u2018electric multiple units\u2019 - trains - and some of the stations on both sides of the Tyne in the 1950s and 1960s.\nThey are published courtesy of the Armstrong Railway Photographic Trust. The trust was formed after the death in 1987 of lifelong railway enthusiast Jack Armstrong from Northallerton.\nDuring his long life, Jack had taken a comprehensive and significantly historic collection of photographs mainly in the North East. He recorded not only trains but stations, signal boxes and virtually every area of railway infrastructure.\nA group of North East-based railway enthusiasts raised sufficient funds to purchase the whole collection. Thousands of images have now been digitised.\nTrustee David Dunn said: \u201cArmstrong Railway Photographic Trust has over 330,000 images mainly on railway subjects, but also ships on the Tyne, buses, collieries, and more.\u201d\nIf you have any old North East transport images you\u2019d like to add to the Armstrong Trust collection, email David at firstname.lastname@example.org"} +{"text": "Trend-setting 5-axis technology to facilitate economical machining of complex geometries.\nThe measure of all (milling) things.\nThe trendsetting 5 axis technology in hyperMILL can typically yield time savings of more than 25 per cent while lowering tool wear and increasing contour accuracy for more cost-efficient production thanks to continuous machining. Challenging geometries such as high and steep walls require many different tool inclinations in precisely delineated milling areas.\n5 axis simultaneous machining with hyperMILL 5AXIS is based on what users are already familiar with: milling with a tilted tool. Yet the machining process is now quicker, the surface results are better and programming is much less complicated. Thanks to easy programming with automatic collision checking and avoidance, this technology can also be used as a solution for many standard milling jobs.\n- Easy programming for milling applications with indexed orientation.\n- Process reliability due to proven fully automated collision checking and avoidance.\n- Multiple tilt strategies are available: 3+2, automatic indexing and 5 axis simultaneous machining.\n- Familiar 3D strategies, such as Z-level machining or rest machining have been expanded to include 5 axis processing.\n- A broad spectrum of machining strategies for surfaces, cavities and special machining tasks.\n- All 5 axis strategies are available in the hyperMILL\u00ae interface.\n- 5 axis shape offset roughing and finishing for simple and time-saving programming of shaped and wrapped surfaces."} +{"text": "This time of year has always held a particular place in my heart, mostly because it's right around my birthday. And this birthday year is particularly special because it happens to be my 40th on this planet. As I retrospect on my existence, I must say that I'm content with my place in this world, and I wish the same for you.\nI also love this time because we have begun laying the groundwork for our garden. Though it may look barren, there is potential for future growth. The trees are just blossoming with fragrant white plum flowers and delicate pink peach flowers. Though the threat of deer attacks is omnipresent, I'm feeling especially optimistic this year.\nGAIA REBORN BOOK LAUNCH\nThe big news I have to share is the official launch of GAIA REBORN! The second book in the Ascended series, GAIA REBORN takes place two years after the events of GAIA HUNTED. The novel is available for sale at your favorite retailer. Below is the blurb of the novel and a link to the first chapter.\nOf course Mattie Fisher runs away. Her power to remember past lives is threatening her stability. Every dream pushes her deeper into the abyss as the voices from the past crowd her very sense of self.\nHawaii seems like the perfect place to hide for the rest of her life\u2014until she\u2019s discovered by the gods of war, who want her dead, and Jared Stone, the man she loves but swore she\u2019d never see again. They drag Mattie back into the world of the Ascended.\nTo survive, Mattie must harness her powers at the Lyceum, a school deep in the desert. She assumes the gods there are allies but soon learns that they\u2019re as dangerous as any enemy she\u2019s ever faced.\nThe only way Mattie will live is if she conquers her fears and fully embraces a destiny that could destroy the very people she wants to protect.\nREAD the first chapter\nORDER GAIA REBORN\nThank you for all your support and I hope you enjoy GAIA REBORN.\nBe well and happy reading!\nFree copy of GAIA ABYSS!\nGet a free copy of the novelette, GAIA ABYSS, when you subscribe to the newsletter. Also stay up to date with all the latest book releases, sales, and promotions!\nTo get your free copy of GAIA ABYSS click here."} +{"text": "Italian Referendum: Gold Confounds\u2014Again\nRecent events (the Austrian vote, the Italian referendum) that could have boosted the gold price have had the opposite effect. As with the Brexit and Trump\u2019s election, gold spiked up but came down sharply, giving fuel to the conspiracy theorists\u2019 claims that the financial and governmental elite is working in suppress the global gold price.\nStrength in gold is seen as recognition that the global economy is in a dangerous state, and neither the big money nor the politicians want to see this interpretation gain credence. For the former it would mean a market collapse, destroying wealth, and for the latter it would damage the perception that all is well with the global economy, despite indicators that this is not the case.\nModern day politics is about perception. If people believe that all is well they will spend at levels that will help the economy. In the US there is plenty of evidence that the average person is worse off than they were a few years ago. Yet there was a consumer spending splurge on Cyber Monday that broke all records. This is unsustainable, but when will the myth that all is well with the world be understood by public?\nA comfortable existence may be on the way out. There are votes against the establishment, but in no case has the majority been large enough to carry much more than 50% of the vote, so there are still a substantial number of people who are happy with the status quo. The protest vote will have to grow if there is to be any serious perception change.\nPart of the underperformance of gold after the Italian result has been put down to dollar strength, given a sharp fall in the euro, as the result is seen as having the potential to upset the euro and precipitate an Italian banking system meltdown, with an adverse effect on the whole European banking sector, to which the Italian banks are severely in debt. But the resultant dollar strength has been short lived, while gold has remained around $12 down on its Friday close."} +{"text": "The History of Shenandoah Medical Center\nFor nearly 100 years, Shenandoah Medical Center has provided exceptional healthcare to the residents of Shenandoah and the surrounding communities. It began in 1911 with a donation of $25,000 by Catherine and Henry Hand for the erection of a hospital building. In 1918 the construction of Hand Hospital was complete.\nThis early facility had very simple equipment, with no laboratory or x-ray capabilities, and only a skylight for illumination in the operating room. By 1920, thirteen doctors served at the hospital. Many miracles were performed and lives were saved, despite treacherous mud roads leading to the hospital, no antibiotics, and limited resources.\nIn 1976, changes in medical care and advances in technology moved the hospital to consider extensive updates. A fundraising drive resulted in a gift of 10 acres from Jack Foster, an adjoining 1.2 acre gift by Edward May, and $3.5 million from donations and bond sales. A new, 44-bed hospital with improved facilities was constructed and opened in 1979. The new building was renamed Shenandoah Memorial Hospital.\nThroughout the years following, renovations and improvements continued. In 1993, the hospital announced plans for an expansion to provide state-of-the-art treatment of cancer and kidney dysfunction, launching the Clarkson Cancer Institute and Kidney Dialysis Center the following year. In 1998, the Shenandoah Outpatient Clinic facility was opened. In 2004, a new Disease Prevention & Wellness Center was completed, and in 2006, a new women\u2019s health clinic was launched. The hospital was renamed Shenandoah Medical Center.\nWhile facilities and technologies have changed over the years, our dedication to the Shenandoah area has remained consistent and unwavering. We proudly stand in a rich history of enhancing the health and lives of the people of our community."} +{"text": "The message reads, in part:\n\u201cI would like to congratulate you on the 10th anniversary of the Russian Historical Society\u2019s reconstitution. Relying on many traditions created by Society members in 1866, the reconstituted RHS has pooled the efforts of the state, society and professional historians to create a national historical culture, preserve national history and foster objective historical knowledge at the nationwide level and in individual regions of Russia.\nAn active and creative stand of RHS members, including the leading research institutions, universities, museums, archives, libraries and individual historians, is helping enhance the standards of historical education, increase the accessibility of archival heritage and strengthen the positions of the national historical science. Of great importance today are the RHS education projects, which are designed for a broad range of young people interested in history.\nThe Russian Historical Society has always been noted for professionalism, commitment to the historical truth and respect for all periods in our past. During the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine, the RHS has reaffirmed its solid patriotic stand through deeds and is doing an important and much-needed job.\u201d"} +{"text": "Consistency is not necessary: One positive study is not counterbalanced by a negative one. It can be easier to fail to find an effect than it is to prove an effect exists. The Seletun Scientific Panel notes that complete \u201cconsistency\u201d of study findings is not to be expected, and it should not be interpreted as a necessary pre-condition for a consensus linking EMF exposure to health impacts. \u201cConsistency in nature does not require that all or even a majority of studies find the same effect.\u201d 8 This sensible sentiment is corroborated by the WHO, \u201cA demand for scientific proof is always a formula for inaction and delay and usually the first reaction of the guilty \u2026 in fact scientific proof has never been, is not and should not be the basis for political and legal action.\u201d 9\nAuthor of page Dr. Erica Mallery-Blythe, see credits for graphics owners. If you wish to use or discuss any content from this site, please contact the relevant author / owner either directly or via \u2018contact\u2019 above. A link to the references for each section will also be coming soon."} +{"text": "Defeating The Threat\nAllen-Vanguard is a leader in providing customized solutions for defeating Radio Frequency (RF) based terrorist and extremist threats; these include the continued global threat posed by Radio Controlled IEDs (RCIEDs) and the increasing prevalence of Drones (Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)) used for both nuisance and more lethal means. Defense Forces, Public Safety & Security agencies around the world trust our capability solutions to provide integrated capabilities to help save lives every day.\nAll of Allen-Vanguard\u2019s capabilities are developed and delivered in conjunction with domain knowledge experts and intimate support is provided by our Field Service Representatives, who are subject matter experts in the field of RF protection systems. Their front-line experience in combat theatres, law enforcement and intelligence ensures that customers receive the analysis, advice, training and support necessary to foresee and prevent current and emerging threats.\nUsers worldwide trust Allen-Vanguard capabilities for protection of personnel and facilities to ensure safe and secure freedom of movement as they complete their dangerous missions. Our operationally proven systems are developed in close collaboration with end users, tested to provide the highest levels of assurance and supported worldwide to ensure maximum operational availability.\nTo learn more about how Allen-Vanguard can provide your organization with a customized and integrated solution, please contact your authorized Allen-Vanguard representative today.\nMike joined Allen-Vanguard as our Electronic Warfare Director in November 2004 after having served over 28 years in the Canadian Army.\nPresident/General Manager Electronic Systems\nMike spent the majority of his career in the fields of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW). Career highlights include Officer Commanding the Canadian Detachment at the National Security Agency at Ft George G. Meade in Maryland where he was employed in the Operations Directorate. He also served at the Medina Regional Security Operations Center (MRSOC), San Antonio, Texas. In addition to his operational duties, he was a member of the Board of Directors of this 1800 plus organization that was responsible for strategic direction and planning for a multi-service organization that included Army, Marines, Airforce, Navy and civilian personnel. In 2002 Mike was selected for a tour in Afghanistan as the Officer-in-Charge of the multi-national Signals Intelligence Electronic Warfare Operations Center (SEWOC) and ECM/EW advisor to the Kabul Multi-National Brigade Commander and also served as the Senior Signals Intelligence officer for Canada.\nMike has served in a variety of positions at Allen Vanguard, including engineering team lead for the UK, ECM program director, ES Business Develop Lead, as well as his current role of President and General Manager.\nHead Office & International Sales\n2405 St. Laurent Blvd, Suite K\nCanada K1G 5B4\nAllen House (Unit 100 A & B)\nAshchurch Business Centre, Alexandra Way, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire\nUnited Kingdom GL20 8TD"} +{"text": "Dying without a will can have a devastating impact on a family. Without a will, property is divided according to state law, without regard to your wishes or expectations. Beloved family members and friends who do not fall under the intestate succession laws could be left with nothing while distant, unknown or estranged family members may inherit your property. A simple will can help avoid dying intestate and keep your family together after your death.\nThe loss of a friend or family member can be a tragic time. However, fighting over their money and property can bring out the worst in people. When an individual prepares a clear estate plan to distribute their property, everyone involved understands that the property was distributed according to the decedent's wishes. Without an estate plan, battles over property distribution can tear a family apart.\nAn individual who dies without a will is considered to have died \u201cintestate\u201d. Without an estate plan in place to transfer property, the courts will step in to distribute the decedent's property through a process known as probate. This can be an expensive and drawn-out process that leaves grieving friends and family in limbo for months or years.\nDuring probate, the court will identify and inventory property, appraise the value of property, pay out any debts and taxes, deduct court, legal and probate fees, and distribute any property left over according to state intestacy laws.\nUnder California intestate succession laws, a surviving spouse generally receives the decedent's share of community property. If there are no surviving children, parents, siblings or children of siblings, the surviving spouse receives the decedent's separate property. If the decedent left at least one parent, child, sibling or child(ren) of a sibling, the surviving spouse gets either (a) half of the separate property; or (b) one-third, if the decedent left more than one such issue.\nWithout a surviving spouse, the distribution of property can be more complicated, depending on the number of descendants, children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, grandparents or nieces and nephews. If there are no surviving heirs, the decedent's property is usually distributed to the State of California.\nCalifornia's intestacy laws can be confusing, especially given the makeup of modern families. A couple separated for years may still be considered married under the law, while a long-term partner may have no legal claim for property of the estate. If the individual or couple moved between states over the years, their property accumulated over that time may be partially considered individual property or common property. This can lead to unintended and unequal distribution of their property after death and cause fighting between family members.\nThere are separate considerations regarding half blood relatives, adopted children and individuals who do not survive very long after the decedent passes away. Individuals involved in killing the decedent, or abusing an elderly decedent may be prevented from benefiting from their actions. Talk to your attorney with any questions about intestate succession or property transfers after death.\nIf you have any questions about estate planning, making a will or preparing a trust, contact Butterfield Schechter LLP. We will advise you on your estate planning options, help you protect your family, and avoid conflicts that can later tear families apart. Contact our office today with any questions on how we can help you and your family succeed."} +{"text": "A conference in the metaverse? An idea of a faraway future? No \u2013 actual reality in the here and now \u2013 as being part of Immersive X, a conference set in the Metaverse.\nDEXLab's founders, Roberta Di Palma and Jonas Heller, presented a novel perspective on personal branding in the virtual space. Their session revealed into the transformative potential of Virtual Reality (VR) in enhancing personal presentation skills, a crucial aspect of professional development and personal branding.\nTheir presentation, \"Excel in Personal Branding: Exploring VR\u2019s Potential to Improve Personal Presentation Skills\", highlighted the importance of crafting a unique professional identity in today's competitive market. They emphasized how enhanced presentation skills, one of many crucial soft skills of the 21st century, can significantly influence career opportunities, trust-building in professional relationships, and visibility across digital platforms.\nThe duo stressed the role of VR in training and upskilling, especially in university settings where the foundation for critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills - the 4Cs - are laid. They presented compelling research indicating the effectiveness of VR in reducing public speaking anxiety, thereby bolstering presentation skills - a requirement in 40% of job descriptions across various fields.\nA key focus of their talk was the integration of Constructivist and Situated Learning Theories in VR training. This approach enhances learners' experience by situating them in realistic and social contexts, thus improving motivation and learning outcomes. Their research underscores the role of feedback mechanisms and presence factors in VR and their impact on motivation, learning, and skills transferability.\nThe presentation concluded with practical implications for VR training design, emphasizing the importance of balanced social and spatial presence in VR environments to foster effective personal branding. This balance, they argued, is crucial in avoiding overwhelming scenarios while maintaining focus on brand goals.\nTheir talk at Immersive X not only illuminated the path for personal branding in the VR world but also set the stage for future innovations in VR-based learning and development. As pioneers in this field, Di Palma and Heller's insights have the potential to revolutionize how professionals present and brand themselves in the ever-evolving digital age."} +{"text": "The Essentials of \u2013 101\nFamilies at times face challenges in determination of parenthood among some of their siblings. In such an instance, it means there is need to seek for testing solutions that help determine the dna connection of the siblings through use of the prevalent need. Of importance when sourcing for the kits is to ensure that the it comes with ease of usage as well as the accessibility factors. They come in handy to help avoid the high cost of laboratory home testing while removing any doubts that may be prevalent within the family.\nThere is need for an easy process when sourcing for the kits to be used for dna testing. Identification of a reliable dealer therefore comes in handy and this serves to ensure the kit comes in the right packaging. The dealer selected therefore needs to have a platform created through which the buyers easily get the opportunity to source for the products. Researching and consulting with industry players in this respect comes in handy to ensure that the buyer makes informed choices.\nAmong the things of importance in dna testing is to ensure that the user gets accurate results. The results sought in the process entails having the right parental connection between certain siblings. This also has an impact on the siblings to undergo the test. Kits sought to serve the prevalent needs therefore needs to among other things have the right quality and an assurance on performance. Authentication and certification of the kit comes in as important factors to be considered in the process.\nAt home dna test kits come in different format. Both personal and legal results are generated using different models. The personal kits in this respect produces results that can only be used within the family level. While seeking for results to use on legal matters, there is need as well to seek for the recommend kits to the purpose. For this reason, there is need to ensure that the sourcing process clearly indicates the intended usage of the results. Provision of the information therefore serves o guide the dealer in selection of the kits to provide.\nEvery community comprise of a certain range of families. The parents and siblings however need to know their right and correct parentage. It is for this reason that dna test kits comes in handy. With the need to have accurate the right results, the buyer must undertake due consideration of the available choices and ensure they pick only kits that are genuine and with capacity to deliver. This entails among other things seeking for a genuine dealer who provides with the right and accurate kits to serve the prevalent needs."} +{"text": "Job Opening | Editor 'Index Buddhicus'\nBrill Academic Publishers is looking for two to four indexers for its new bibliography for Buddhist Studies -edited in close collaboration with the K\u00e4te Hamburger Kolleg 'Dynamics in the History of Religion' at Ruhr University's Center for Religious Studies. The workspace is situated at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany.\nThe Index Buddhicus will be the academic bibliographical reference in the field of Buddhist studies. It will consist of bibliographical records for monographs, reviews, chapters in edited volumes, journal articles, reference works, electronic resources, and whatever is deemed relevant. The Index Buddhicus will cover Western language secondary literature.\nIndexing will be done online on the basis of detailed instructions and guidelines. In their daily work the indexer(s) will report directly to their supervisor the managing editor, Mr. Richard Mahoney.\n- the identification of (sources of) relevant secondary literature\n- editing and feeding the resulting bibliographical records into the Index Buddhicus database\n- linking each record to a carefully designed classification and keyword list\n- advising the managing editor on further optimisation of the classification and keyword list\n- supervising the work of external bibliographical correspondents\n- advising the managing editor and publisher on issues such as representation at conferences, marketing opportunities, improvement of the user interface, etc.\n- preparing any spin-offs from the Index Buddhicus database\n- min. MA level knowledge in the field of Buddhist Studies\n- preferably experience in bibliographical work\n- be meticulous and efficient while at the same time\n- be well-versed in working with databases and aware of developments in electronic publishing and usage.\n- be able to work within deadlines\nThe editors will be appointed on a project basis, but in the longer run a fixed position within the framework of the project belongs to the possibilities. The position is on the basis of a 50% to 75% full-time equivalent. Initial duration is for the period of twelve months. Salary is an hourly basis ranging from \u20ac 15 - \u20ac 18. Indexing a sample of articles will be part of the selection procedure. The project will officially start in December 2013 or January 2014.\nIn case you are interested, please contact Prof. Sven Bretfeld, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitaetsstr. 150, FNO 01/176, 44780 Bochum. Applications should be send in digital form (pdf) to sven.bretfeld[at]rub.de before 22 October."} +{"text": "Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is becoming increasingly popular for organizations wanting to reduce overheads and streamline IT operations. The flexibility of this model means there is no upfront investment in infrastructure required and it further minimizes maintenance and support costs. File-archiving-as-a-service (FAaaS) is one such SaaS solution aiming to provide a data storage environment that is able to ensure long-term data retention combined with security and compliance with data regulations.\nBenefits of FAaaS\n- Reduced capital expenditure \u2013 there is no need to provide any hardware or infrastructure which means most of the upfront capital expenses of implementing an archiving solution can be avoided with IT spend now becoming an operational expense.\n- Reduced operational costs and overheads \u2013 As Stage2Data hosts the application, we take on the complete responsibility of maintaining and upgrading it. We, therefore, provide the resources to ensure availability, reliability and security. Our cloud data centers ensure secure long-term compliant data storage.\n- It is easy to implement \u2013 Stage2Data\u2019s secure archiving solution is available immediately and on-demand requiring no additional hardware or software which means organizations can be up and running promptly without delay.\n- Scalability \u2013 As your organization grows, it is easy to add additional users as it can be added incrementally and are provisioned on demand. There is no limit on the amount or volume of emails that can be stored for each user.\n- Flexibility \u2013 Since Stage2Data\u2019s FAaaS is hosted in the cloud and accessed via the internet, it is accessible to users wherever they are located and on whatever device they are using.\nMost organizations\u2019 data accrues over time which means much of the data is no longer critical to ongoing business operations. Stage2Data offers a secure archive service where your redundant and irrelevant files are moved from on-premise and safely stored in our private cloud data center. Offloading these archive files and data to the Stage2Data cloud saves local storage capacity and lightens the load on infrastructure while being readily available when required. It reduces the size of backups which has a huge cost saving implication."} +{"text": "Details added (first version posted on 00:06)\nBAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb.27\nRomania is ready to accept citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who wish to leave Ukraine, Trend reports citing the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.\nAccording to the message, citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who are faced with a serious danger can leave Ukraine and enter Romania in the following order:\n- Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan can enter Romania through the border checkpoints between the two countries, namely, Halmeu, Sighetu Marma\u021biei and Siret.\nAttention! Azerbaijani citizens arriving in the Republic of Moldova from Ukraine can enter Romania through Stanca, Sculeni, Albita, Oancea, Galati and Isaccea border checkpoints between Moldova and Romania.\n- Taking into account the fact that the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan are leaving Ukraine in connection with the conflict, the Romanian side has temporarily canceled the visa regime for transit through the territory of the country. Azerbaijani citizens must show a travel document (passport or certificate of return) at the border checkpoint.\n- The Romanian side will not require a COVID passport and a negative PCR test for COVID-19 from citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan wishing to cross the land border.\nIn connection with any questions, citizens can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Romania via +407 487 77744, +407 409 90079 and via [email protected] .\nAccording to the previous information, Azerbaijani citizens can leave Ukraine in the direction of Moldova, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary.\nThe Foreign Ministry once again appeals to the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan, permanently and temporarily residing in Ukraine, who visited the country for tourism or educational purposes, with a request to stay away from the areas in which military troops and facilities are concentrated, stay at home or in a safe place and refrain from trips.\nIf there are any special cases, Azerbaijani citizens can receive information by contacting the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Kyiv via (+380 73) 5050000 and via [email protected] , by calling the Honorary Consulate in Kharkiv via (+38057 ) 7000531 and via [email protected] .\nAdditional information will be provided depending on the situation."} +{"text": "|Chuseok Holiday Food, SongPyeon\n(Rice Cake Steamed on a Layer of Pine Needles)\nKorean make Songpyeon (Rice cake steamed on a layer of pine needles) every thanksgiving day which is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. Korean used to say, if you make pretty Songpyeon, you will meet pretty or handsome partner in the future. This diction made all the young men and women to make Songpyeon on Chuseok holiday with all their heart.\nThe origin of Songpyeon\nNo one knows exact origin of Songpyeon. However, it is known that people started to make Songpyeon in Koryo period. Korean also made Songpyeon on the 15th of the New Year according to the lunar calendar and distributed to servants. That was another way of requesting devotion to their servant for coming year. Songpyeon also used on baby\u00a1\u00afs first birthday. People hoped that the child becomes intelligent and full of knowledge in their head, just like Songpyeon is full of stuffing. This custom is still delivered in present time.\nThe kinds of Songpyeon\nSongpyeon is divided into several categories depending on its stuffing. There are red bean, sesame, beans, Chinese dates, chest nuts and many more. Songpyeon made with the first harvested rice was used in a worship service for family ancestors on Chuseok morning. The shape of Songpyeon also varies in each different regions. There are shellfish shaped Songpyeon in Seoul, Mandu shaped in Gangwon and HwangHae Provinces. Also the sizes is smaller in Seoul area and rather tough and thick in Hwanghae, Gyeongsang and Gangwon areas.\nSteamed Songpyeon on a Layer of Pine Needles\nSteaming Songpyeon on a layer of pine needles is another traditional custom. First, spread pine needles on rice steamer and put one layer of Songpyeon on it. And spread again pine needles and other layer of Songpyeon on the top of it and repeat same procedure. The flavor of pine needles helps to enjoy the taste of Songpyeon.\nSteaming with pine needles was scientifically proved as a good cooking method. All the plant produce various chemical substances to protect from outer side, this is called phytoncide. Pine trees produce this chemical ten times stronger than any other trees. That is why pine tree also symbolizes the purification which expels all the bad lucks.\nPhytoncide from pine tree is used as pain killer, extermination of insects, antibiosis, control of blood pressure and tranquilizer. It is easy to guess the wisdom of Korean, just by looking at Songpyeon with a layer of pine needles."} +{"text": "RELEASED BY ITHURIEL'S SPEAR\nA BRUSH WITH HISTORY: EDA KAVIN & THE SAN FRANCISCO CENTURY\nA breakthrough biography of San Francisco artist Eda Kavin by William Torphy vividly explores the life, politics, bound books and paintings of Eda Kavin, one of the great ladies of San Francisco. A BRUSH WITH HISTORY is set against a backdrop of the city\u2019s important role in major historical events of the 20th Century. At the age of 75 Eda took up a brush to master Chinese Ink painting, baffling only those who did not know her\u2014for Eda had communed and collaborated with some of the century's great artists: John Cage, Emmy Lou Packard, Henry Miller, Yehudi Menuhin and Robert Duncan. While orbiting her native San Francisco, Torphy leads us on this remarkable woman's nine decade odyssey from the radical Jewish chicken farms of Petaluma to Stalinist Russia and back home to be woven into the activist history of the city she loved. Illustrated with extensive photographs and art reproductions, 35 pages in color.Ithuriel's Spear. Spring, 2013. ISBN 978-0-9835791-0-6. Paperback, 143pp. $40\nCOPIES AVAILABLE NOW\nQuestions? Contact us.\nThank you for your interest!"} +{"text": "The federal Liberals are hoping to put a major dent in youth crime in Prince Albert by targeting almost $2 million toward at-risk young people in the area.\nThe money will go toward life-skills training for at-risk youth and their families and will be run by Prince Albert Catholic Family Services.\nLiberal Minister Scott Brison says Indigenous youth are one of the fastest growing demographics, but if they end up in the criminal justice system, it is a lost resource for the country.\n\u201cIf they fall through the cracks, it\u2019s no longer an opportunity in terms of the young population but it\u2019s a real economic and social time bomb,\u201d he says.\nCatholic Family Services Executive Director Louise Zurowski says a high percentage of the organization\u2019s clientele is Indigenous.\n\u201cIn our Bridges program, the program for people who have been incarcerated for two years less a day employment program, it\u2019s 99.9 per cent Indigenous,\u201d she says.\nThe funding will be distributed over five years and aims to reach about 150 at-risk youth.\nBrison was making the announcement on Tuesday morning on behalf of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale.\nThe funding is part of the Liberals\u2019 $44.5 million National Crime Prevention Strategy.\nThe life-skills classes will fall under the Catholic Family Services\u2019 Strengthening Families Program.\n(PHOTO: Liberal Minister Scott Brison. Photo by Fraser Needham.)"} +{"text": "Romentic Serif Font is a versatile, modern, and stylish font manufactured by Muksal Creative. It has a unique style with stylistic, alternates, ligatures, perfect for any type of design. The smooth curves of the a and the curved stems of the ascending letters make for a unique font. It\u2019s a mix between a classic serif and a futuristic sans serif. Bangfel comes with a full uppercase, lowercase, numbers and punctuation + European language support. This font is perfect for fashion related branding or editorial design and displays both masculine and feminine qualities.\nRomentic Serif Font is DEMO font is not contain all of its unicode glyphs, and for PERSONAL USE ONLY. But every donation is greatly appreciated.\nLink to purchase full version and commercial license: HERE"} +{"text": "Spirent eBook: Testing Wi-Fi for High- Performance Use Cases\nHigh-performance use cases such as Work From Home, industrial IoT, telehealth and 4K streaming video are driving adoption of a new generation of Wi-Fi connectivity. These use cases come with high expectations even as the complexity of Wi-Fi networks and the interoperability challenges surge. How can service providers and vendors ensure Wi-Fi 6/6E and beyond deliver the performance their customers demand? They must thoroughly test new Wi-Fi products and services in controlled, repeatable conditions that mimic the real-world.\nCreated by Spirent\u2019s team of Wi-Fi experts, this ebook explains:\n- The history and development of Wi-Fi standards\n- How Wi-Fi testing is accomplished and the importance of controlled variables\n- The 3 key steps in Wi-Fi testing: traffic emulation, channel emulation & performance evaluation\n- The types and importance of test automation"} +{"text": "Introducing Materials Engineering Expert Dr. Hamidreza Pirayesh!\nJuly 10, 2023\nDr. Hamidreza Pirayesh!\nMeet Hamidreza Pirayesh, Ph.D., a Rimkus Senior Consultant and Materials Engineering expert based in San Diego who provides Materials Engineering services to Rimkus clients across the United States. Dr. Pirayesh consults from a materials engineering perspective and has extensive experience with materials characterization and engineering investigations. His focus is generally on the property/structure relationships of glass, ceramics, glass-ceramics, metals, biomaterials, microelectronics, and semiconductors. He also has extensive experience with surface analysis and the evaluation and characterization of mechanical properties.\nDr. Pirayesh began his professional journey working to improve the strength of lead-free solder alloys for microelectronic applications during his undergraduate education. During his graduate studies, he continued evaluating bioglasses and semiconductors. His initial post-graduate professional experience included work with various materials, such as magnesium-based alloys for the oil and gas service industry, semiconductors for the medical industry, and glass/ceramics for the display technology industry. He also has more than four years of experience in failure analysis of glass and glass-ceramics used in the consumable electronics industry. Dr. Pirayesh\u2019s experience within these sectors helped him to gain a deeper understanding of methods of materials characterization and production.\nDr. Pirayesh applies his comprehensive understanding of materials behavior and failure mechanisms in specific applications to provide a broad spectrum of consulting services for Rimkus clients. His work involves both lead and support roles for counsel on either side of potential subrogation claims. Additionally, he performs product failure analyses for small- and large-scale clients, such as those in the automotive, consumer electronics, oil and gas, aerospace, and manufacturing industries.\nDr. Pirayesh has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and patents related to solder alloys, bioactive glass/glass-ceramics, semiconductors, glasses, and ceramics."} +{"text": "Advanced Management Techniques for Achieving Excellence in Training and Development\nCourse Date: 6 - 10 May 2024\nFees: $ 5600 USD\nThis high-calibre training course is designed for professionals seeking to elevate their skills in managing training departments within organizations. Participants will delve into advanced management techniques, strategic planning, and innovative approaches to foster a culture of continuous learning and development. The course aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to lead high-performance training teams and drive organizational success through effective training and development initiatives.\n- Strategic Training Management for long-term success.\n- Performance Measurement, KPIs and Evaluation for training effectiveness.\n- Technology Integration in Training.\n- Leadership and Team Development.\n- Budgeting and Resource Allocation.\n- Talent Development Strategies.\n- Change Management in Training Initiatives.\n- Professional Considerations in Training.\n- Innovative Training Design and Delivery.\n- Global and Cross-Cultural Training.\nThroughout the course, participants will engage in practical case studies, interactive exercises, and discussions to apply the concepts learned. By the end of the training, attendees will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to lead training departments effectively and contribute significantly to organizational success through continuous learning and development.\nWho Should Attend?\n- HR Professionals\n- Training and Development Managers\n- Learning and Development Specialists\n- Managers responsible for employee development\n- Organizational Development Professionals.\nCourse Certification & Accreditation\nCertificate of completion for participants who attend the course and fulfill all course requirements."} +{"text": "Arrival Station & Timing\nDelhi - Safdarjung Station / 1500 hrs\nVisit the UNESCO World Heritage Ajanta Cave Monuments\nIndulge in a royal lunch at Udaipur\nEnjoy a cocktail dinner with Marwar Culinary delight in Jodhpur at Bikaner\nLunch at an exclusive venue at Jaipur\nAn exciting game drive at Ranthambore National Park\nVisit the magnificent Taj Mahal at Agra and enjoy Champagne Breakfast.\nIf you want to bask in the rich culture of India then the Heritage of India tour of Maharaja Express is best for you. While the glitters of the commercial capital of Mumbai stands as a sharp contrast to the rock cut caves of Ajanta, the rustic life of the deserts is vibrant at Jodhpur and Bikaner.\nTour Detailed Itinerary\nDive deep into the Indian heritage enjoying a stress free journey at the plush ambience of Maharaja Express.\nDetailed itinerary has been given below for your kind perusal:\nThe tariff of the Maharajas\u2019 Express includes accommodation, meals, beverages (light drinks, tea, coffee, and mineral water), Indian wines (in house brands), butler service, and porter-age at stations, guided tours and entrance fees at monuments. The tariff however does not include taxes, insurances, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, laundry, and fees of video and professional cameras.\nThe above cost is a per person per Journey Cost.\nValidity - April 2016 - October 2017\nThe above cost does not include GST and is charged extra.\nPrices are subject to change incase of any amendment in the routing or any other hikes such as fuel, taxes etc.\nChildren below 5 years of age can travel for free.\nThe cancellation policy that is followed by the train is as:\nIf cancelled 90 days or more prior to departure date, then 25% of the published tour cost is deducted\nIf cancelled 89-60 days prior to departure date, then 50% of the published tour cost is deducted\nIf cancelled 59-0 days prior to departure date, then 100% of the published tour cost is deducted\nIf you fail to show up on the departure date, then 100% of the published tour cost is deducted\nTo enhance the customer experience, we ensure you to resolve your queries at one step. Our dedicated travel professionals will give you an extended support for all your queries relates to the luxury trains of India."} +{"text": "Seal to be Inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame\nUCF scientist Sudipta Seal, whose research has led to groundbreaking therapeutic applications in regenerative nanomedicine, has been chosen as a 2018 inductee into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.\nSeal, who is a UCF Trustee Chair, Pegasus and University Distinguished Professor, is one of seven inventors who will be inducted in September at an annual ceremony in Tampa.\n\u201cScientific discoveries always captured my imagination and this award vindicates the scientific path I have taken to realize varied real-world applications that can be beneficial to one and all,\u201d Seal said. \u201cThe journey has just started. The ultimate destination is getting our discoveries to the people who can benefit.\u201d\nIn addition to his therapeutic applications for cancer treatments, Seal also has developed multi-functional nanomaterial additives for aerospace nanoenergetics and his research in power plant fly ash waste has created unique chemistry of ash particles with nanostructures that can be used to clean up oil spills.\n\u201cWe are now expanding our research to other engineered materials for biological intervention,\u2019 he said. \u201cMaking the lab invention reality and licensing to companies through UCF Office of Research and Commercialization is in progress.\u201d\nNominees for the hall must have at least one U.S. patent and a connection to Florida,\nSeal has 64 total U.S and international patents and is chair of the Materials Science and Engineering Department with an appointment at UCF College of Medicine. He is the former director of the Nanoscience Technology Center and Advanced Materials Processing Analysis Center. The academic units that Seal oversees are continuously creating new inventions and technology at UCF.\nSeal has published more than 400 journal papers, conference proceedings papers, book chapters, and three books on nanotechnology.\nSeal is the fourth UCF researcher to be named to the hall. Issa Batarseh, an electrical and computer engineering professor, was inducted last year. He was preceded by M.J. Soileau, professor emeritus of optics, who was named in 2016, and Shin-Tson Wu, a professor of optics, who was inducted into the inaugural class in 2014.\nThe Florida Inventors Hall of Fame recognizes inventors whose achievements have advanced the quality of life for Floridians, the state, and the nation. The hall is at the University of South Florida in Tampa and supported, in part, by the Florida High Tech Corridor Council.\n\u2014 UCF \u2014\nStory by Gene Kruckemyer, UCF Today"} +{"text": "You are browsing the archive for Messenger Archives - Martian Chronicles.\n30 March 2011\nMESSENGER just returned the first image of Mercury ever taken from orbit around the planet!\n17 March 2011\nIn a little over 12 hours, the spacecraft MESSENGER will finally be orbiting the planet Mercury. It\u2019s been a long trip: MESSENGER launched way back in August of 2004 and has spent the intervening time doing flybys of Earth, Venus and Mercury. To date it has gone almost 4.9 billion miles.\n31 May 2010\nMercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. It is 4,879 kilometers across. Compare that with our moon, which is 3456 km across, and you can see that Mercury is not very big. In fact, Jupiter\u2019s moons Ganymede and Callisto and Saturn\u2019s moon Titan are bigger! Even though those moons are bigger, Mercury weighs a lot more than they do because it is made of mostly metal and rock. \u2026"} +{"text": "Dr. Yunjie Tong\nAreas of Research: Multimodal Imaging of Brain Function and Perfusion and Novel Imaging Biomarkers for Brain Diseases and Injuries\nDeveloping an optical imaging tool and protocol to assess acute brain injuries of football players on the field\nRepetitive head collisions in football cause long term brain injuries in the players. These include the players without clear symptoms. Early detection of these injuries is crucial to protect the brain and prevent it from further damage, especially among the asymptomatic players. Currently, there is no imaging device which can be used in the field/locker-room to assess the acute brain injuries. In this project, we will develop a non-invasive optical imaging device based on near infrared spectroscopy, which can be used to measure cerebral blood flow and oxygenation changes caused by head collisions in the field. The optical device will be first validated by concurrent magnetic resonant imaging (MRI) in the imaging center. The validated device and protocol will be tested on the local high school football players in the field.\nDr. Tong\u2019s lab in Purdue focuses on developing imaging modalities and methodologies to understand brain function, perfusion and their interactions. We are developing imaging biomarkers based on MRI and near infrared spectroscopy, to assess the integrity of the brain function and vasculature. The ongoing projects are : 1) development of simultaneous function and perfusion map; 2) investigation of influence of drugs on resting state networks; 3) development and optimization of intrinsic perfusion biomarkers for global circulation; 4) development of denoising methods for functional MRI.\n- Looking for a creative, highly motivated, self-starter to enroll as a PhD student in fall 2018\nPlease feel free to contact Dr. Yunjie Tong directly"} +{"text": "Did you know? World Metrology Day is celebrated each year on May 20th.\nThis year\u2019s theme is \u201cConstant evolution of the International System of Units (SI).\u201d This theme was chosen because in November 2018, the General Conference on Weights and Measures is expected to agree on one of the largest changes to the International System of Units (the SI) since its inception.\nThe proposed changes are based on the results of research into new measurement methods that have used quantum phenomena as the basis for standards that are fundamental. The SI will be based on a set of definitions each linked to the laws of physics and have the advantage of being able to embrace further improvements in measurement science and technology to meet the needs of future users for many years to come.\n#Metrology #WMD2018 #Measurements #SI #qualityinfrastructure"} +{"text": "Power transmission is the process of delivering generated electricity, usually over long distances to the distribution grid located in populated areas. An important part of this process includes transformers which are used to increase voltage levels to make long distance transmission feasible.\nThe Power Transmission system is used in combination with power plants, distribution systems, and sub-stations to form what is known as the electrical grid. The grid is designed to meet all of society\\'s electricity needs, and is what gets the electrical power from its beginning to its end use. Since power plants are most often located outside of densely populated areas, the transmission system must be fairly large.\nPower Transmission is usually transmitted through overhead power lines or Underground power transmission. Overhead power line use high voltage overhead conductors are not covered by insulation. The conductor material is nearly always an aluminium or aluminium alloy (AAC, AAAC or TAL), made into several strands and possibly reinforced with steel strands or composite core. Some examples of cables that are often used include ACSR, ACSR/AS and HTLS Cable (ACCC). Underground power transmission transmitted by underground power cables instead of overhead power lines. Underground cables take up less right-of-way than overhead lines, have lower visibility, and are less affected by bad weather."} +{"text": "Advantages of Commercial Electrician Companies\nThe need for commercial electrician companies is always on the increase all over the globe. 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These companies are always mindful and this is a great reason why you should choose them. Make the right plans on how to realize this goal. This explains why the majority like to be associated with commercial electrician companies. To choose them is to choose affordable amenities. They are a must-go for you if economical amenities are what you are looking for. This is what you are encouraged to aim at.\nCommercial electrician companies are reliable and can be found through the right homepage. These companies can be found whenever they are needed. Commercial electrician companies will always offer you your dream life. They are easy to identify. This is what most of us are seeking today. Enjoy reliable amenities through these companies. Timely and unique solutions are assured whenever you choose these companies. Go for them and enjoy your best. Get a chance to experience great and the most reliable amenities by choosing them."} +{"text": "Class 11 Computer By Sumita Arora Pdf Ebooks Download. April 25, 2017 ~ pdf book free download. Computer Science With Java By Sumita Arora Pdf.Pdf Free Ebook Download Computer Science With Java By Sumita Arora Pdf. Akpp hendaj f4a51 2008 manual. Manual Free Download Computer Science With Java By Sumita Arora Pdf. Related Searches Top Tutorial Downloads Gambar Kamasutra And Sex Positions Cara Buat Web Menggunakan Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Download Cara Buat Web.\nComputer Science With Python Textbook & Practical Book by Sumita Arora PDF Name of Book: Computer Science With Python Textbook & Practical Book Name of Author: Sumita Arora About Sumita Arora Python Book PDF This book is designed to give you an insight of the art and science of Computers. The book does not need any special background to comprehend the subject matter. The book covers the entire course contents of Computer Science for Class XI and XII prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E) in a clear and simple English language. It discusses Computer Fundamentals and Software Concepts in very comprehensive manner to build a strong foundation. The Programming methodology and Introduction to Python language are described in easy-to-understand language. Different topics such as Strings, Lists, Dictionaries and Tuples are explained in very easy to understand language. Programming with Python language is explained with maximum number of examples.\nSpecial Features of the book are: Ample number of diagrams are used to illustrate the subject matter for easy understanding. Solved Exercises are added at the end of each chapter so that the readers can evaluate their progress by comparing their answers with the answers given in the book. Summary and Glossary related to particular chapter are given at the end of each chapter. A Lab Exercise is added at the end of each chapter.\nIn student community, it is still a common practice to start learning programming languages with relatively harder options, such as C, C++, or Java. These languages present additional complexity that the student needs to master, which in turn slows the pace of the course. Students may be better served by learning Python as their first programming language because it has simple syntax, and has an extensive standard library to accomplish numerous tasks. This book encompasses systematically compiled elementary topics on Python programming to curtail painful searching time. This book will prove helpful to students of class XI and XII, affiliated to \u201cCentral Board of Secondary Education (India)\u201d.\nXrevision1_sep2012 ans.pdf - CLASS X: REVISION GUIDELINES, SEPT 2012 - KP from Sumita Arora Book, Fifth Edition 2012 Page 1 of10 Page 1 of 10 Note. Wondershare mobiletrans registration \u2026. Download our java by sumita arora eBooks for free and learn more about java by sumita arora. These books contain exercises and tutorials to improve your practical skills, at all levels!"} +{"text": "U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Amul Thapar recently published a book entitled, \u201cThe People\u2019s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.\u201d This is not a book review. Rather, I just wanted readers to be aware of this exemplary new publication. The book should be read by those who seek to understand one of the greatest jurists to ever sit on the U.S. Supreme Court and whose opinions have an outsized impact on the law that impacts every American.\nA former U.S. Attorney General described the book as a must-read for \u201canyone concerned about the country\u2019s future.\u201d\nOften the subject of unfair and relentless criticism, this book explains through the examination of landmark cases and the people behind the cases how Justice Thomas\u2019 originalist jurisprudence delivers equal justice under the law. Justice Thomas is quoted as saying that \u201cfinding the right answer is often the least difficult problem.\u201d What is needed is \u201cthe courage to assert that answer and stand firm in the face of the constant winds of protest and criticism.\u201d"} +{"text": "My children spent most of yesterday happily working together on a 1000-piece 3D puzzle that they got for Christmas. It made me think that doing a puzzle, especially a, is the perfect metaphor for anything you want to achieve in life:\nTo start with they had a clear goal and outcome they were...\nHave you ever wondered how much added stress that tendency to be overly critical of yourself creates? Have you ever wondered if, secretly, you would stop pushing yourself to improve if that voice in your head wasn\u2019t so demanding, but soft, kind and encouraging instead?\n\u201cOur performance is driven by our behaviors. Our behaviors are driven by our emotions, which are driven by our thinking. So, our thinking is at the core of our performance. Yet we all have a lot of thoughts going on that are not supporting the performance we want\u201d. David Rock\nIf there is something special you want to do, now is the time.\nIf you want to make a difference in the world, remember now is the time!\nQuit the excuses, quit the backpedaling. If I have learned one thing in my life it is...\nHow often do you deliberately notice what you're giving your attention to?\nYour attention is your most precious and limited resource even more than your time, in my opinion. In fact, it's so precious that advertisers will pay thousands just to get your attention for a few seconds.\n\u201cWhat is mindfulness?\u201d Asked my friend the other day.\nLet me show you what mindfulness is for me.\nMindfulness is noticing the very welcome winter sun warming my back on my Sunday walk.\nMindfulness is noticing how cold my fingers are compared to my back."} +{"text": "One lakh 51 thousand 350 case settled\nMedininagar, Under the guidelines of Jhalsa and under the aegis of Palamu District Legal Services Authority, under the direction of Principal District and Sessions Judge Pradeep Kumar Choubey, a Lok Adalat was organized in the Behavioral Court on Saturday. On the occasion, Arvind Kachhap, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority said that seven benches had been constituted to settle the matter in Lok Adalat.In this, 58 cases were settled on the basis of conciliation agreement and cases worth one lakh 51 thousand 350 were settled. In the first bench, the matter related to family dispute was settled by Chief Justice of Family Court Martand Pratap Mishra and Advocate Chhaya Singh. In bench number two, the case of MACT and Bidhut Department was settled by DJ First Santosh Kumar and advocate Pradeep Kumar. In Bench 3, the civil matter was disposed of by Sanjay Singh Yadav, Civil Judge, Senior Division 3 and Advocate Hussain Warish.\nIn bench four, the criminal case was disposed of by the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate Arpit Srivastava and Santosh Kumar Pandey, Advocate. 32 cases were disposed of in this bench. did it. Executive Magistrate Manoj Kumar Tiwari and advocate Veena Mishra were disposing of the matter related to ex-kutibha and revenue in bench six. 25 cases were disposed of in this bench.Railway JM Manoj Kumar and advocate Sanjay Kumar Sinha disposed of the matter related to railways in bench seven. In this one case was disposed of. Forest Department received revenue of one lakh nine thousand 600 rupees in Lok Adalat. The excise department received revenue of Rs 41 thousand 250. Railways got revenue of Rs 500."} +{"text": "Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound in the hemp plant that has been gaining popularity in the medical field for its potential therapeutic benefits. While CBD is not a 100% cure for any medical condition, research has shown that it may effectively treat various health issues. Here are some of the medical conditions that CBD can help treat:\nAnxiety & Depression\nAnxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health disorders worldwide. It has been shown that CBD can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in both animal and human studies. CBD interacts with the brain\u2019s serotonin receptors, which help regulate mood and social behaviour. By increasing serotonin levels, CBD can help improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. There are many ways to take CBD, from eating gummies and edibles, tablets, patches, or a CBD vape from Vapoholic.\nCBD has been found to have pain-relieving properties, making it a potential treatment for chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia. CBD interacts with the body\u2019s endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating pain and inflammation. CBD can help reduce inflammation and pain by inhibiting the body\u2019s production of inflammatory cytokines.\nEpilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures. CBD has been found to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in people with epilepsy. The FDA has approved a CBD-based medication called Epidiolex for treating two rare forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome.\nCBD has been found to have sleep-inducing properties, making it a potential treatment for insomnia. CBD interacts with the body\u2019s endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating sleep. CBD can help improve sleep by reducing anxiety and pain, which can interfere with sleep.\nAcne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. CBD has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties, making it a potential acne treatment. CBD can help reduce inflammation and sebum production, both of which can contribute to the development of acne.\nCBD has been found to have neuroprotective properties, making it a potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s. CBD can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which can contribute to the development and progression of these diseases.\nCBD has been found to have anticancer properties, making it a potential cancer treatment. CBD can help induce apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. CBD can also help reduce the growth and spread of cancer cells by inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels.\nCBD is a natural compound with potential therapeutic benefits for various medical conditions. While more research is needed to understand the extent of its therapeutic effects fully, the existing evidence suggests that CBD can be a safe and effective treatment option for many people. When considering CBD to treat a medical condition, it is important to speak with your doctor first to ensure it is safe and determine the appropriate dosage and best way to take it."} +{"text": "\u201dUber\u201d Dream in Cargo Transportation\nIn 2015, the Ministry of Traffic and Transportation in Vietnam announced that about 70% of trucks had no cargo in their backs on their departing way, which meant that seven out of ten inter-provincial trucks had empty backs on their departing way. Consequently, to make up for income loss, carriers had to require more amount of payment than that of two-way trucks. This fact was one of the reasons why logistics costs in Vietnam accounted for 25% of GDP.\nAdvantages of Java Programming Language\nJava is a relatively high level language. It offers several ready-to-use resources, which facilitates learning for today\u2019s developers and focuses on the actual implementation of the business, instead of worrying about the management of the infrastructure at the system level. Few of the advantages of the Java programming language are: Platform independence: java is independent of the platform, which means that if a program is written and compiled in Java on any platform (underlying hardware and software), it can be run on any other platform of similar capabilities subject to available hardware (power\u2026\nHistory & Current Status of Digital Printing on Fabric\nWith the advancement in the field of technology, the fashion field is blooming at a rapid pace. One of the fashion technique that has seen a major change in the recent times is the printing technique. Printing of fabric has witnessed a rapid evolution and is rapidly changing path.\nInsight Regarding Plastic Ban (Year 2018)\nThe insight of store owners doesn\u2019t differ with each other when pertaining to plastic ban. After all, it all affects them the same way no matter what their profile is. When it regards to a business, it doesn\u2019t matter what is the profile of the store owners. All types of people become practical once they engage in the business industry which is necessary for them to survive.\nHow Can Volunteering in Ethiopia Help The Nation\nWith its capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is a beautiful nation in the easternmost part of Africa. It is the second most populous country in Africa and is one of the fastest growing economies."} +{"text": "FLOURISHING FLORALS WORKSHOP\nThursday, August 10\n6:00PM - 8:00PM\nArdice + Co. Garden\n49 S 600 E\nAlpine, UT 84004\n**SPECIAL NOTE - IF YOU HAVE A PAIR OF SMALL GARDENING SHEARS OR SCISSORS, PLEASE BRING THEM WITH YOU**\nArdice Lorscheider of Ardice + Co.\nArdice is the creator and founder behind the Ardice + Co. Garden and generational gardening concept. Her idea was to create a welcoming space for people, of all ages and gardening experiences, to form deeper connections through the boundless joy that nature has to offer.\nWhether you're looking to fill your home with beautiful fresh flowers or you're looking to gain some more in-depth florist knowledge, this class is for you. This is the perfect workshop for a girls night out, a mother-daughter bonding experience, a team-building activity, or if you're just a solo lover of flowers wishing to create something stunning!\nFor this workshop we are fortunate to have Shannon, of Chateau Monette in Payson. Shannon and her family have been lovingly tending their incredible flower farm in West Mountain for over 10 years. We are honored to have her join us and share both her gorgeous blooms and wealth of gardening and floral arrangement knowledge.\nAll flowers, fillers, and greenery will be provided. We will also provide basic vases, arrangement instructions, and some in-depth knowledge of flower types, selection, and tips for helping your arrangements last. Please feel free to bring any vase or vessel from home, if you would like. A selection of refreshing herbal teas and fruit lemonade will also be provided.\nTicket Purchase & Prior Registration Required\nPlease click the Purchase Tickets Now button to register and pay for this event. Seating for this event is limited and tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.\nArdice + Co. is committed to keeping our customers, workshop participants, and team members safe.\nIn the event that unforeseen changes to workshops occur, we promise to promptly send emails with any updates and appreciate your flexibility and understanding.\nSince seating is very limited, we are not offering refunds once an event or workshop has been purchased. However, if you are no longer able to attend the workshop, you can email us with the name of the person to whom we should transfer the ticket."} +{"text": "Volatility is the ease with which a substance is converted to the gaseous, or vapor, state. The term is usually used to describe the speed with which a liquid evaporates, but it can also apply to the process of a solid changing to a gas, known as sublimation. Liquids that boil at low temperatures, such as gasoline, are volatile liquids, while liquids that boil at higher temperatures, such as water, are less volatile or nonvolatile. Extremely volatile substances have such low boiling points that they exist as gases at room temperature, such as oxygen gas.\nSeveral factors affect the volatility of a liquid. In general, larger molecules are less volatile than smaller ones among molecules that share similar composition and construction. For example, ethyl alcohol is more volatile and evaporates more readily than a larger alcohol such as decanol. Almost every chemical is more volatile at higher temperatures than at lower ones. Water, which evaporates faster on a hot day than on a cold one, is a good example of this. Volatility is also affected by atmospheric pressure. Liquids are more volatile at higher altitudes, where atmospheric pressure is less. Some substances that are liquids at sea level will evaporate very quickly on top of a high mountain, assuming no change in other factors such as temperature.\nSome compounds, such as water, are extremely non-volatile; often this is because of strong chemical bonds between the molecules\u2014the most common of which are hydrogen bonds\u2014that resist the tendencies of individual molecules to enter the gaseous state."} +{"text": "Arcaden Pharmacy Berlin\nThe Arcaden Apotheke in Berlin was founded in 1999 and has developed steadily since then. After a remodel in 2008, brandherm + krumrey were again commissioned to makeover the store in 2019. While retaining the basic structure, an open sales space with a soothing atmosphere was created. The pharmacy\u2019s sales area, known as the Offizin, which covers approximately 85 square meters, was modernized with a minimally invasive procedure. The spatial structure was retained, while surfaces, lighting and product presentation were given a contemporary design. Pastel green walls create a harmonious and soothing mood. Light wood surfaces emphasize the inviting character. Open shelves with plastic lettering elements offer quick orientation and set the goods in scene. A balanced lighting concept supports the clear spatial effect, which already attracts attention from the outside through the large display windows.\nRebuild 2008, Make Over 2019"} +{"text": "Our internal infrastructure penetration testing aims to highlight vulnerabilities and misconfigurations of systems, which can lead to privilege escalation, theft of data, and even the ability to gain a persistent foothold within the network.\nAlthough methods used will vary for each engagement, dependent on the services in use and the client\u2019s appetite for risk, we follow a similar methodology in each project. Initially, our consultants run vulnerability scans to quickly highlight potential risks. They then manually investigate issues, which leads to the exploitation of vulnerabilities and the eventual compromise of the host or system where possible.\nAs part of the engagement, our consultants provide risk ratings for each vulnerability based on the ease of exploitation and the potential impact should the exploit be used. This helps you to prioritise your remediation efforts, and manage your risks accordingly.\nGiven that every environment is constructed slightly differently, all of our internal infrastructure penetration tests are tailored to your specific requirements.\nFollowing the delivery of the report, we recommend a follow-up call to run through the findings and ensure that remediation advice is clear. This also allows your team to ask any further questions and clarify any areas of uncertainty."} +{"text": "Smart Access Management Release Notes version 1.71.0 (20 December 2023)\nNew visitor workflow fields added\nVehicle Registration and Visitor Property fields are now available when configuring a visitor workflow.\nHealth and Safety workflow responses can now be exported\nResponses captured by the Health and Safety section of a visitor workflow for Non-Disclosure Agreement fields can now be exported to a CSV file from the Visitor Activity screen. Signatures cannot be exported. When using the Visitor Activity screen to export to CSV, the workflow must be selected using the filter list.\nHealth and Safety document improvements\nThe Visitor Activity screen now allows for a copy of an approved Non-Disclosure Agreement or Instruction document to be downloaded, including the visitor\u2019s name, signature and visit date.\nVisit Time Limit workflow setting has been changed\nThe Visit Time Limit setting within a visitor workflow now allows a maximum value of 1440 minutes (or 24 hours).\nImprovements to process for importing pre-registered visitors\nWhen importing pre-registered visitors, the CSV file can now include the visitor\u2019s ISD (International Subscriber Dialing) and country codes, for example 44 and GB. To utilise this feature both elements must be present in the CSV file.\nVisitor name is automatically capitalised on the kiosk\nWhen using the kiosk app to sign in, each part of the visitor\u2019s full name is automatically capitalised (e.g. John Smith).\nThe pre-registered visitor import template CSV file incorrectly used UK as the country code and dd-mm-yyyy date format\nThis has been resolved with a backend code fix. Now the import template CSV file uses GB as the country code and dd/mm/yyyy date format.\nWhen exporting data from the Data Management screen, the resulting CSV file name extension was incorrect\nThis has been resolved with a backend code fix. Now the exported file has the CSV file name extension correctly applied.\nExpired documents were incorrectly displayed as with a status of Verified\nThis has been resolved with a backend code fix. Now, expired documents are correctly displayed with a status of Expired.\nWhen importing a list of pre-registered visitors and setting a visitor date, Error document not found was appearing incorrectly\nThis has been resolved with a backend code fix. Now no error appears.\nEmail notifications were not sending if a comment box contained more than one line of text\nThis has been resolved with a backend code fix. Now email notifications send correctly if a comment box contains more than one line of text.\nFor customers in the Australia / New Zealand region, an error occurred when installing the SAM kiosk app\nThis has been resolved with a frontend code fix. Now no error occurs when installing the app.\nUPDATED: 03 January 2024"} +{"text": "James (Jim) Henry Hill, of Flat Rock, went peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at his residence.\nA native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late James Newil and Eula Mae Hill. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Jane McCraw Hill.\nA graduate of Flat Rock School, he retired from DuPont and Agfa. He was a devoted caregiver to his wife and was a wonderful grandfather. He loved farming, attended Maranatha Baptist Church, and was a lifetime member of Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue. Big Daddy loved life and his greatest joy was making others laugh. His generous nature kept all who knew him in fresh vegetables. He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed.\nSurvivors include his loving children; two sons, Dennis Hill and wife, Tracie, and Darin Hill and his wife, Rhonda; two daughters, Nancy Thornburg and her husband, Ron, and Glenda Nix and her husband, Tony; three brothers, Charles Hill, Gerald Hill, and Frank Hill; four sisters, Jean Jackson, Sibyl Staton, Sharon Amos, and Faye King; his grandchildren, Cassie Casto and her husband, Ryan, Cody Dalton, Mike Thornburg, Lauren Ownbey and her husband, Jared, Jacob Nix, Adam Nix, Skyler Hill, Tanner Hill, Kurt Hill and his wife, Megan, and Justin Hill; his great-grandchildren, Lance Hill, Joanna Ownbey, and Sawyer Casto.\nThe extended family members of both James and his wife are too numerous to list but were all a part of his heart and life. He loved family and was blessed with lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and his special friends from his DuPont family.\nA funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Maranatha Baptist Church. The Rev. D. Lewis Staton, his brother-in-law and lifelong friend, will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 today at Maranatha Baptist Church, and at other times will be at the home of Tony and Glenda Nix."} +{"text": "Innovative services offered by a medium-sized bank, deeply rooted in the territory, generate benefits for the local start-ups and consequently for the local context. The present work aims to verify such research hypothesis, focusing on the analysis of economic-financial implications as well as social ones generated by start-ups projects whose initiatives have been considered deserving of funding and then admitted to micro-credit disbursement by Banca Popolare del Cassinate (BPC).\nThe methodology implemented has a dual nature. The work firstly detects literature contributes about innovative services for business growth such allocation of financial resources for company survival. Secondly, the empirical part of the paper explores the results produces by the project \u201cFirst Idea\u201d, financially supporting the creation and growth of new businesses that present innovative projects and are supposed to generate worth. Reasonably, the research is based on the qualitative approach, using the multi-method layout for data collection, whose validation is performed through the triangulation method.\nAs result, the analysis confirms the benefits generated by the BPC initiatives at different levels, and that without innovation there is not economic growth nor local community development.\nKeywords: innovative financial services, territory, start-ups, local mutuality network, value creation."} +{"text": "Bringing together over 25 partners from the M-Sec consortium across Europe and Japan, the 3rd plenary review meeting in Santander, Spain was a vibrant week of important progress updates on the project, as well as absorbing the local culture, history and food. Taking place at the splendid century-old Palacio de Magdalena on the tip of the peninsular between 22-24 October 2019, the partners met to act upon the valuable comments from the successful review meeting that took place earlier this year in Tokyo.\nThe meeting was hosted by Santander locals Sonia Sotero Mu\u00c3\u00b1\u00c3z, AYTOSAN and Arturo Medela, TST. The objectives of the meeting centred on following up from the most recent review of the project status, and to ensure that all action points were agreed upon by all partners, and provide updates on each of the partners recent progress.\nAs well as this the partners took the opportunity to enjoy the coming together of the consortium from across the globe, with a dinner and a tour of the magnificent meeting venue.\nThe upcoming M-Sec meeting will take place in Japan in April 2020.\nFollow us on our social media channels for more M-Sec news!\nM-Sec is a EU-Japan collaboration which stands for \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Multi-layered Security technologies to ensure hyperconnected smart cities with Blockchain, Big Data, Cloud and IoT\u00e2\u20ac.\nThe main goal of M-Sec project is to research, develop, deploy and demonstrate multi-layered Security technologies to ensure hyper connected smart cities and empower IoT stakeholders with an innovative platform which leverages blockchain, BigData, Cloud and IoT security, upon which they can build innovative smart city applications."} +{"text": "Joy to the world,\nO little town of Bethlehem, and\nThere\u2019s no place like home for the holiday.\nAs I heard the carol, O Come all ye faithful being sung the other day, one particular phrase struck me as though I was listening to it for the first time. \u201cWord of the Father, now in flesh appearing.\u201d These words remind us of the hope and the promise of Advent.\nIt is more than gift exchanges, punch, and cookies, stockings, eggnog, trees, and tinsel. Behind all the glowing candles and twinkling lights stands an even brighter light, the Light of the World, Jesus Christ. Though the world may debate who He was and what is coming meant, for the believer, there can be no doubt. Others will assign him the tag \u2018good teacher, moral leader or religious leader.\nThe testimony of Scripture is that He is the Son of God the Messiah, the Anointed One come to redeem us from our sin. The coming of Christ is excellent news of great joy. Though surrounded by supernatural angelic announcers He was born in the lowliest of conditions namely a barn-like shed with animals and straw. He was visited by the marginalized of society the shepherds who moments before had been watching their sheep as they did every evening. Shepherds were considered outsiders because their work meant they were most of the time ceremonially unclean and therefore unable to be around religious people. God does His best work at the margins. One of the side notes, be it a significant side note: Jesus loves the outcast, the unclean, the marginalized.\nIt is true today; God does His best work on the margins. If you are not convinced that this is true, look at your own story! Better yet, look at the ministry of Jesus. Gentiles, women, lepers, and the lame. He embraced children, and the broken and welcomed them all gladly. He embodied the truth of John 3:16 \u201cFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life\u201d.\nWhosoever is a Christmas word! He did not come for those living in palaces only, He came for those living in public parks as well. He did not come only for those who were expecting Him; He came to those who had lost all expectation of hope. He came not only to those who were in the right places; He went to those who found themselves in places they never imagined and offered them, Hope.\nThere are a lot of things in short supply in our world today, but none more scarce than hope. If you hope in money, it may run out. If your faith is in people, they may run out as well. If your hope is in politicians, we pray they will run out! The only hope in and for this world 2000 years later is the same message of hope delivered to Shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night: \u201cDo not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.\"\nIn a frightening world, we hear the announcement, \u201cDo Not Be Afraid!\u201d Do not let fear be Lord of your life, let Jesus be the Lord of your life! The end of the angelic announcement states these two words, \u201cthe Lord.\u201d\nAllow Him to be Lord of your life!\nThat is the message of Advent!\nThis post was written by Dr Ron Blake. You can find his original post here: wesleyshorse.com/word-of-the-father-now-in-flesh-appearing/"} +{"text": "This article will show you how to rank your videos on YouTube and Google search results. It's not as difficult as you might think.\nCategory: Video SEO\nFor tips on effectively utilizing video SEO for your business, check out our blog posts on video SEO.\nWhat is Video SEO?\nVideo SEO is a process of optimizing videos for search engine results.\nIt involves creating meta tags and descriptions to increase visibility in search engine results, as well as optimizing videos for better click-through rates.\nVideo SEO is an important part of any digital marketing strategy.\nVideos are often the first result people see when they search for topics related to a company\u2019s products or services, so it\u2019s essential that businesses optimize their videos for search engine results.\nHow Can Video SEO Help Your Business?\nVideo SEO can help businesses reach new audiences and drive traffic to their websites. By optimizing videos for search engine results, companies can ensure that their content is visible and easily accessible to potential customers.\nVideo SEO can also help businesses increase click-through rates. With optimized titles and descriptions, customers are more likely to click on the video, which can lead to higher conversion rates.\nFinally, video SEO can help businesses boost their brand visibility. By optimizing videos for search engine results, companies can increase their presence in the digital world and build trust with potential customers.\nSo if you want to make the most out of your videos, check out our blog posts on video SEO! With valuable insights into creating a successful strategy for your business, companies can make the most out of their video SEO efforts to help drive organic traffic and boost sales.\nBy implementing the strategies outlined in our blog posts, businesses can create a successful video SEO strategy that will increase customer visibility and reach new audiences to help build trust and boost sales."} +{"text": "Lavender is a beautiful and versatile color that can add a touch of elegance and tranquility to any home. From soft pastel shades to bold, saturated hues, lavender can be used in a variety of ways to create different effects in home design. In this article, we will explore the many uses of lavender color in home design, and how you can incorporate this stunning shade into your own home.\nThe Calming Effect of Lavender\nOne of the most popular uses of lavender in home design is to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere. The soft, soothing hues of lavender can help to create a sense of tranquility and serenity in any room. Whether used as an accent color or as the main color scheme, lavender can help to create a sense of peace and calm that is perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms.\nAdding a Touch of Elegance with Lavender\nLavender is also a great color to use in home design if you want to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home. The rich, deep shades of lavender can be used to create a luxurious and opulent feel, while the lighter shades can add a delicate and refined touch. Whether used in a living room, dining room, or bedroom, lavender can help to elevate the style and sophistication of any space.\nCreating a Playful and Fun Atmosphere with Lavender\nWhile lavender is often associated with calm and tranquility, it can also be used to create a playful and fun atmosphere in a home. The bright and vibrant shades of lavender can add a pop of color and energy to a room, making it perfect for children\u2019s bedrooms and playrooms.\nLavender in the Kitchen\nLavender color is not limited to bedrooms and living rooms, it can also be used in the kitchen to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether used for the cabinets, walls, or as an accent color, lavender can help to create a cozy and welcoming space that is perfect for cooking and entertaining.\nLavender is a beautiful and versatile color that can be used in a variety of ways to create different effects in home design. Whether you want to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere, add a touch of elegance, create a playful and fun atmosphere or warm and inviting kitchen, lavender is the perfect color to use. With so many different shades and tones to choose from, you can easily find a lavender color that suits your personal style and the design of your home."} +{"text": "TXDOT AVIATION CALENDAR ART CONTEST\nVAN ZANDT COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT PARTICIPATES IN TXDOT AVIATION DIVISION\u2019S ART CONTEST. LOCAL CONTESTANTS SUBMIT ARTWORK TO BE JUDGED IN WILLS POINT. WINNERS RECEIVE CASH AWARDS AND FREE AIRPLANE RIDES AT THE ANNUAL FLY-IN.\nSince 1989, the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration A\u00e9ronautique Internationale (FAI) has sponsored the International Aviation Art Contest to challenge young people to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. TxDOT\u2019s Aviation Division hosts the contest at the state level.\nVan Zandt County Regional Airport is again sponsoring the Aviation Art Contest. The brochure containing important contest information, including this years\u2019 theme and rules, can be downloaded at the link above. As in the past, we will have entries judged locally and award cash prizes for places 1 through 3 in each age category. We will then forward entries to the State level. (The list of prizes offered at the state level is in the brochure). The deadline for submission for local judging is Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Call 903-873-3381 for more information.\nThe 2022 Theme: Design Your Perfect Aircraft\nHave you ever drawn a picture of an airplane, helicopter, or hot air balloon and added some extra details? Maybe, you started drawing a glider and ended up with a super-powered jet that could take you, your favorite pet, and your friends into space. Maybe you mixed and matched, combining the best features of different types of aircraft to create something unique. Every great aviation idea starts in the imagination of a person who wants to see something new in the sky. Drawing from aviation\u2019s past, these visionaries create aviation\u2019s future. Today\u2019s aircraft are the work of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people who turn ideas into aircraft that fly. Engineers put ideas onto paper. Manufacturers turn those drawings into real-life parts that get put together and become today\u2019s balloons, gliders, aerobatic planes, microlights, and helicopters. Each new version is improved for safety, aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, or a thousand other major and minor changes that put smiles on the faces of pilots and passengers alike. What is your perfect aircraft? What would power it through the sky? Would it be big or small? What special features would make pilots and passengers excited to be in the air? Every craft you see in the sky today started with similar questions. Each idea has the chance to change the way gliders soar, helicopters hover, and aerobatic racers twist and swoop through the sky. You might have an idea to change the way hang-gliders look as they sail through the air or improve the controls of today\u2019s modern cockpits. If you have ever looked up into the sky and thought, wouldn\u2019t it be great if\u2026this art challenge is for you! Let your imagination soar and create a work of art that fits the theme, \u201cDesign your perfect aircraft.\u201d Grab your favorite pens, paints, or crayons and share your vision of the perfect aircraft. Your art today might become an inspiration for tomorrow\u2019s aviation reality.\nDEADLINE: Texas State contest: Monday, Jan. 10, 2022\nAll artwork being submitted to:\n125 E. 11th St.\nAustin, Texas 78701\nMust be received by Jan. 10, 2022"} +{"text": "Svein Arne Hansen, the president of European Athletics and longtime organizer of the Bislett Games in Norway, has died. He was 74.\nThe Norwegian Athletics Association confirmed Hansen's death on Saturday, saying there had been several complications with his health after he suffered a stroke on March 15.\n\u201cMany are mourning the loss of one of the sports leaders who has left indelible marks for 50 years in the service of sports,\u201d the federation said.\nHansen spent 24 years as director of the Bislett meet in the Norwegian capital, Oslo \u2013 often a venue for distance-running world records \u2013 and 12 as president of Norway's track and field federation. He was elected president of the sport's European governing body in 2015 and got reelected last year.\nAt European Athletics, he was an ally of World Athletics president Sebastian Coe and a critic of the doping scandals which have tarnished the sport. He helped to introduce the \u201cI Run Clean\u201d anti-doping education program to European Athletics and made personal contact with athletics officials to ensure that leaders, coaches and practitioners followed the upgraded guidelines.\nDobromir Karamarinov, interim president of European Athletics, described Hansen as \u201ca great leader, a visionary for our sport and a charismatic personality within the athletics family.\u201d\n\u201cHe was much loved by all those who knew him well and above all he was a friend of the athletes,\" Karamarinov said. \u201cWe have lost a great man.\u201d\nOutside of the sport, he was a dealer in rare postage stamps.\n\u201cSvein Arne was a colorful and charismatic person who always looked for new challenges,\u201d said Kjetil Hildeskor, the Norwegian federation's general secretary. \u201cAt his age, when most people have retired, he still had great commitment and many plans for the development of athletics.\u201d"} +{"text": "Tech Marketing Strategist & Mentor\nNew York, NY, USA\nI'm Maya Avitan, a tech marketer with a decade of experience. My expertise lies in marketing strategy, building high-performance teams, and consulting to hyper-growth startups. I'm passionate about supporting women in tech and leveraging cloud technology for business success. I founded Marketing by Maya, a consultancy firm that provides tailored strategies for clients ranging from early-stage B2B SaaS startups to large VCs and PE firms. As the Global Marketing Lead and first marketer at DoiT, a cloud/DevOps tech unicorn, I played a pivotal role in building the marketing organization from the ground up as the company grew from 30 to now 600 employees. I was the first program manager for Waze Social Support at Google and assisted hundreds of startups through marketing roles at the MassChallenge Startup Accelerator and Made in Jerusalem. I'm a proud alum of Washington University in St. Louis, where I earned both MA and BSBA degrees from The Olin Business School. Let's connect and discuss how I can help you achieve your marketing goals.\nStrategic B2B Tech Marketing Consultation: Whether you're seeking a targeted marketing strategy session or require the expertise of a seasoned marketing leader for a more extended engagement, I offer comprehensive B2B tech marketing consulting services tailored to your specific needs.\nCareer Advancement Guidance: Exploring a career in marketing, aiming to elevate your current marketing role, or aspiring to secure that coveted promotion? Drawing from my dual perspective as an experienced hiring manager and successful candidate, I provide valuable insights to guide you through crucial career decisions, devise promotion strategies, and excel in interview preparation.\nMarketing Infrastructure Development and Talent Acquisition: For rapidly expanding startups navigating the complexities of building and scaling their marketing infrastructure, I offer a comprehensive solution. From defining key roles and identifying the right talent to resource allocation and optimizing your marketing tech stack, leverage my extensive experience in this domain to serve as your trusted scaling co-pilot.\nProduct Validation: I frequently get called upon to beta test and feature test new products in the marketing and GTM space.\nsupporting women in tech\nB2B SaaS Tech Marketing\nWashington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School\nIssued Jul 2020"} +{"text": "Freya\u2019s, a 5 month old Mix, has joined Balanced Canine Training SoCal for our 3 week board and train program. Freya\u2019s is a sweet and energetic girl who loves playing with her doggie friends. She people friendly but will jump up to greet anyone she meets. She tends to get easily distracted and needs some work on proper walking. Over the 3 weeks Frey\u2019s will be working on her off Leash obedience commands, impulse control, and off leash walking. Check in to see Freya\u2019s progress!\nFreya and her sister got to meet my rooster and chickens today. She wanted to go into the cage and play but the rooster wasn\u2019t having it. I introduced Freya to the e collar and got her conditioned to it. She doesn\u2019t seem to mind it. We practiced the come and sit command. She ate didn\u2019t finish her morning meal, so I saved it and let her eat the rest for lunch, but she did eat all of her dinner. Freya loves hanging out with her sister and all her new friends.\nToday Freya and I went to the park to work on her obedience. We practiced more on the come and sit commands. Still a work in progress but she\u2019s starting to understand the concept. It was bit hard for her to stay focused with all the different distractions around a us (people, other dogs, ducks, etc.) but not bad for her second day of training. She ate all of her food today, both meals.\nFreya practicing the place command. She did very well for learning this new command today. She caught on very quick. Place is a great for creating calmness as well as building up a dogs confidence. Freya is a little more reserved than her sister, so this will definitely help boost her confidence. She ate all of her breakfast and most of her dinner, there was only a few bites left.\nFreya working on her loose leash heel. She did awesome! Still needs some more practice, but now she\u2019s hardly pulling on the leash.\nFreya learning the down command.\nToday Freya and I went to the park and practiced commands. We practiced more on the down and heel commands. Freya tried the place command on some new objects today, the bench and picnic table. She likes jumping up into the car now. Whenever we are getting the leave, she is always the first one in the car.\nFreya working on duration down, off leash. As you can see, she wasn't too happy. She wanted to be running around with her sister and friends who were playing behind us.\nToday Freya learned a new command, Under. It was a very easy command for her since she already loves going under things.\nSisters working together on their commands. Freya is doing a great job with her training. She is completely off leash now! We just need a little work on not jumping when greeting people, but other than that, she is doing awesome!"} +{"text": "This decision came following a Nov. 18 runoff election where Democrat candidate Henry Whitehorn emerged victorious against Republican opponent John Nickelson, winning by just one vote, KTAL NBC 6 reports.\nBleich, serving as Judge \"ad hoc\" for the First Judicial District Court, explained in his ruling that because the runoff election ended in a one-vote difference, \u201cIt was proven beyond any doubt that there were at least 11 illegal votes cast and counted.\u201d\nThus, it \u201cis legally impossible to know what the true vote should have been.\u201d\nA recount took place shortly after the Nov. 18 election, with the final margin being the same yet again after both candidates gained three votes. Nickelson, however, had a request for a hand recount denied by the Board of Election Supervisors over \"time restraints,\" according to the outlet.\nNickelson promptly filed a lawsuit to both contest the results and call for a special election. The Republican candidate charged that the process had been rushed, and that illegal votes had been counted in the election.\nNumerous people were discovered to have voted both in person and by mail, according to KTAL NBC 6.\n\u201cThe unofficial results of the sheriff race between me and my opponent indicated a one-vote margin out of more than 43,000 votes,\u201d Nickelson said in a media release put out after the Nov. 18 election. \u201cThat\u2019s something that hasn\u2019t happened as far as we can tell in more than a century in this country, it\u2019s truly unprecedented.\u201d\nWhitehorn had argued in a brief submitted to the First Judicial District Court: \u201cThe judiciary should not decide elections. Louisiana courts have made it clear that the results of an election are to be disturbed only under extraordinary circumstances where a plaintiff introduces compelling evidence that is sufficient to change the result in the election.\u201d\nBleich justified his ruling to bring a new election by pointing to an existing statute in Louisiana state law that pertinently states: \"A. If the trial judge in an action contesting an election determines that: (1) it is impossible to determine the result of election, or (2) the number of qualified voters who were denied the right to vote by the election officials was sufficient to change the result in the election, if they had been allowed to vote, or (3) the number of unqualified voters who were allowed to vote by the election officials was sufficient to change the result of the election if they had not been allowed to vote ... the judge may render a final judgment declaring the election void and ordering a new primary or general election for all the candidates...\"\nInitially, four judges recused themselves from the case because they reportedly were friends with Nickelson. The Louisiana Supreme Court eventually put Bleich on the case.\nWhitehorn's team is expected to appeal Bleich's ruling.\nJoin and support independent free thinkers!\nWe\u2019re independent and can\u2019t be cancelled. The establishment media is increasingly dedicated to divisive cancel culture, corporate wokeism, and political correctness, all while covering up corruption from the corridors of power. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never been greater. When you support The Post Millennial, you support freedom of the press at a time when it's under direct attack. Join the ranks of independent, free thinkers by supporting us today for as little as $1.\nRemind me next month"} +{"text": "Due to a possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, Boston Salads and Provisions Company is recalling 222,959 pounds of ready to eat chicken salad products. As reported by FoodSafetyNews.com, the contaminaited chcken salad prodcuts in question were made August 23rd, 2013 to October 14th, 2013 and were shipped to wholesalers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Despite the fact that some of the products included in this recall may be expired, the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Food Safetey and Inspection Service is worried that some of these products may have made their way to retail or consumer freezers. If that is the case, containing the contamination will prove to be more challenging.\nInfection with listeria, or Listeriosis is with antibiotics and any high risk person who has flu-like symptoms after eating contaminated food should contact healthcare providers or emergency medical services. Some common signs of Listeriosis are loss of balance, convulsions,fever, muscle aches, and confusion. The infection caused by listeria monocytogenes can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, and premature delivery of the baby. Older adults or people with a weakened immune system are at a higher risk of listeriosis, an infection caused by listeria monocytogenes. Pregnant women and their babies are also more likely to be infected than people with normal immune system strength.\nThe New Hampshire Department of Public Healh first discovered the contamination when two samples that had not been in contact both tested positive for listeria. Once the New Hampshire Department of Public Health had become aware of the problem, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health was contacted, and intact samples of the product were tested.\nAfter this evaluation found two samples that tested positive for listeria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Food Safetey and Inspection Service was contacted. As of yet, no details have been made public but further investigation may have identified a source of the contamination. Federal and state public health partners such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the New Hampshire/Massachusetts health departments have been closley working together on the investigation.\nThankfully, to-date there have not been any reports of illnesses from the contaminated products."} +{"text": "ZO: Zein Obagi\nthe ultimate skin care restoration program\nThe Zein Obagi product range contains a number of active ingredients, including high-strength retinol and antioxidants, effective for the restoration and long-term maintenance of healthy skin.\nZO\u00ae Medical and Skin Health Restoration is comprehensive system of professional skin care products developed for common aesthetic skin concerns such as sun-damage, fine lines, dry skin, oily skin, large pores, age spots and pigmentation.\nWe use both ZO Medical products and ZO Skin Care products to treat the following conditions:\n- Sun damage\nZO Skin Care uses more potent ingredients, concentrated formulas, and aggressive delivery systems than other non-prescription skincare programs. It\u2019s for people who want something more than feel-good, smell-nice lotions\u2014they want results. The ZO product range contains a number of active ingredients, including high-strength retinol and antioxidants \u2013 effective for the restoration and long-term maintenance of healthy skin.\nWe are fully certified and licensed skin health professionals that can advise you in reaching your vision of skin perfection. ZO Skin Care products are only available after a physical consultation at our clinic. This allows patients to experience safe and effective results, and well as continuously healthy skin regardless of their age or unique skin condition.\nEach patient\u2019s skin concerns and characteristics are evaluated during consultation and the appropriate treatment protocol recommended. The system is flexible and is easily customized to individual skin types."} +{"text": "HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? Call 1-800-TRY-CHOP\nArcus is a suite of tools and services for CHOP\u2019s research community that seamlessly links...\n@CHOP is the CHOP employee intranet for all employees.\nRecognize a deserving co-worker.\nSupport for Research Institute's primary public web presence.\nInstant automated access to IS services.\nAccess important resources within the CHOP network anywhere utilizing your MS Authenticator...\nCloud-based file sharing and online storage solution.\nGet the right supplies using our guided buying solution.\nManage outgoing consulting agreements.\nCHPS and IRB utilize the same electronic protocol submission process for new submissions.\nYour online resource for conflicts of interest.\neIACUC is CHOP IACUC\u2019s electronic submission system.\nInvestigators register new IBC protocols, amendments and 3 year renewals electronically.\neIRB is mandatory for all IRB submissions.\nProtocol submissions to the Pediatric Research Consortium are submitted via eResearch.\nSuite of tools for streamlining business processes.\nLaboratory database for all wet bench research labs.\neSIFTER is a centralized repository for study start up information required to support various...\nSimplifying Life Science Experience, login to our eSirius Portal.\nSystem of record for all sponsored proposals.\nSubmit, route, approve and manage clinical research studies."} +{"text": "Ms. Sloboda leads the CMC segment offering for LBG. She has more than 30 years of experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry with an emphasis in the vaccines and oncology space. Her background includes experience in Quality Operations, Manufacturing Operations/Tech Transfer, Quality Systems and Compliance, Board of Health Inspection Management, External Supply, CDMO Oversight, and Regulatory Compliance.\nAs the Senior Director of Global Quality Systems for Celgene, Ms. Sloboda was responsible for implementing best-in-class solutions across the GxPs for Document Control, Risk Management, Deviations/CAPA, Complaint, and Laboratory Management. During her tenure, she developed the global roadmap and portfolio of best-in-class systems for the organization. With the acquisition of Celgene in 2019, Ms. Sloboda led the Quality Organization as the GMP lead for the Integration Program with Bristol Myers-Squibb.\nPrior to that role, she served as the Site Head of Audits and Compliance for Pfizer, where she led the compliance organization for the site to manage best-in-class processes for Inspection Management and Audit Readiness, Quality Governance Council, Specification Limits and Review Team, Global Supplier Management, and Organizational Management across the network. The team also successfully led the PAI efforts for the oncology business for Pfizer, a first-in-class facility that is licensed to manufacture Mylotarg\u00ae.\nIn addition, Ms. Sloboda served as a Quality lead for the Hospira/Pfizer integration. As the Director of Quality Assurance, she was responsible for Quality Oversight for Drug Substance and Formulation Operations of Pfizer\u2019s next generation pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, Prevnar 13\u00ae. Her extensive experience includes product development oversight, analytical methods validation, supplier management, contract laboratory oversight, manufacturing, stability, specifications, and commercialization. She also has in-depth experience working with key suppliers, contract laboratories, CMOs, and closed system and sterile filling technologies.\nMs. Sloboda is active with the PDA Metro Chapter and has presented on topics related to CDMO Selection, Supply Chain Optimization, and Compliance and Auditing. She earned a B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from St. Thomas Aquinas College."} +{"text": "Komplex19 2018 \u2013 Limited Edition of 3.500 bottles hand signed and numbered\n\u00bbEach additional sip makes you feel like you are coming home.\u00ab\nThe scent of rose water and lychees flutters towards us. It is already clear that the Cuv\u00e9e Komplex 19 from 2018 has grown up. Much more balanced and absolutely intellectual,\nit shows itself as a perfect, new overall picture, from all Komplex 19 cuv\u00e9es before. With the romance from 2016 and spice from 2017, the 2018 vintage impresses with even more precise aromas that can either be enjoyed now or in five years\u2019 time.\nMore oxygen and time and the silky texture has become even more velvety. Silk became cashmere and cashmere became passion. Each additional sip makes you feel like you are coming home and is filled with such an overwhelming emotion that is second to none.\nThe cuv\u00e9e keeps its quality concentrated and focused and does not lose any of its calm, subtle nature. The cuv\u00e9e Komplex 19 from 2018 is not a showman, but a completely honest skin that entertains many times better with its complexity and authenticity."} +{"text": "A bridge discovered on the Lunar surface holds promise for a Lunar expedition and possibly habitation on the moon, or rather in it. The bridge discovered by NASA suggests there may be even more about the moon than we thought. And it carries with it promise for an incredible expedition and even a permanent installation on the Moon.\nThe bridge may not seem like much more than a Lunar anomaly to most, but the real question is how was it formed? Generally since land bridges are nothing more than a combination of high winds and sediment settling through erosion, they are fairly common on Earth where both are present in abundance. But what about the moon where neither wind nor erosion due to precipitation are present? Scientists at NASA have decided the answer must lie in an alternative \u2013 magma tubes.\nThe images were taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) as it surveyed the Lunar surface in search of features exactly like this land bridge that may spell promise for future missions. Previously the LRO had already confirmed the idea that magma tubes interlace the moon, suggesting there may be more to our oldest satellite than meets the eye. With the moon filled with tunnels, it seems there\u2019s more space for lunar real estate than had ever been previously expected.\nAnd tunnels beneath the surface could provide structures colonists or explorers could pressurize and use for human habitation both as living space and protection against solar flares. A colony beneath the moon\u2019s surface could cut costs of Lunar expeditions by several factors. And the natural tubes would provide far stronger shelters than the previously proposed \u201cinflatable\u201d houses that would have previously dotted the Lunar surface.\nWhy colonize the moon? Aside from the wealth of natural resources, research potential, and space concerns, there is a drive that the human race has always exhibited to reach for the unattainable and explore new worlds. A Lunar colony could be the next generation\u2019s manifestation of this drive. And with a far lower gravity than Earth, the fuel accelerant rich Moon could be a launching point for several missions to other planets, including Mars.\nBut there\u2019s another question that comes up when examining the prospect of massive tunnels underneath the Moon\u2019s surface. Could something else be down there already? Some have pointed to the tunnels as the perfect place for an alien civilization to launch operations studying and influencing Earth. Is it possible an expedition to the moon\u2019s lava tubes could unearth far more than they could have ever expected? What if they truly are filled with a massive underground base complete with structures that have been there for years?\nStill, even without the potential for more sensational discoveries the moon\u2019s lava tubes are an excellent point of exploration for future missions (be they manned or simply robotic probes).\nIt seems NASA will have its work cut out for it on this mission, but the potential wealth of information and benefit is endless."} +{"text": "In this modern world, people are obtaining all the required amenities from a trusted platform in an easier manner. It is important to have a comfortable and a safe living environment in this advanced world. People are looking for apartments, villas, and other residential platforms with all the required amenities. Check the online platforms and learn the effective services provided on that platform. Many communities are now offering a modern and the most stylish collection of apartments for people. This apartment will hold the entire facility in their living environment which makes them stay in a comfortable manner. All these residential platforms will allow the user to obtain a reliable place to stay with their family at an affordable price. Check the different types of services offered on that platform and have a convenient staying apartment. The user can check the online platform to learn the different facilities offered by the community. Jumeirah Village Circle is one of the popular and an advanced community providing an admiring collection of apartments.\nAn exciting platform with all amenities\nThe properties are developed in many places where the user can now make their comfortable stay in choosing the required area in Dubai. The stylish collection of villas, townhouses, and apartments are developed with adorable world-class amenities with a beautiful setting. The user can make their interest valuable by booking the best property in this community. Before choosing the platform, check the internet and grab plenty of advanced details in an easier way. Look for the best place which is nearby your office or school easier. Jumeirah Village Circle has made many customers satisfied by offering an excellent quality of living environment. The official website in an online platform will guide you to book the required apartment immediately. Have fun in gathering the entire requirement in the apartments with more privacy and facilities in it."} +{"text": "Embarking on a journey to fulfill one\u2019s passion is a remarkable feat, and for Parnia, fashion design student at our Istanbul fashion school campus, this journey has been nothing short of exhilarating. Studying fashion design at IFA Paris Istanbul has been a lifelong dream for Parnia, and her recent internship experience with Turkish PR & Styling agency Seebe has further solidified her commitment to this dynamic and demanding field.\nParnia\u2019s dedication to her craft is evident as she eagerly anticipates the upcoming semester, during which she will have the opportunity to bring her own creations to life for a fashion show. Her internship experience, particularly the fashion show she styled for an Iranian fashion brand during istonmod, pushed her out of her comfort zone and allowed her to form valuable connections within the industry.\nThe fashion industry is renowned for its fast-paced and demanding nature, and Parnia acknowledges that studying fashion at IFA Paris Istanbul has aptly prepared her for the challenges she faces. The immense workload and tight deadlines have become familiar territory for her, instilling in her a sense of confidence and the ability to handle the stress that comes with the territory, thanks to the comprehensive training and industry projects provided by the school.\nAs Parnia reflects on her childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer, she emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges and learning new skills on a daily basis\u2014lessons she has learned and honed during her bachelor program over the past two years. Her passion for fashion has been unwavering since she was a young child. Now a third-year student at a renowned fashion school, she encourages others to approach their assignments with diligence and avoid the trap of procrastination, drawing from the knowledge imparted by the faculty at the institution.\nAmidst the hectic schedule and demanding workload, Parnia advocates for the importance of self-care and taking breaks when needed. The institution instills in its students the significance of maintaining a healthy balance while pursuing ambitious goals, emphasizing that pushing oneself to the point of burnout is counterproductive.\nLooking ahead, Parnia expresses a desire for a more balanced workload, acknowledging the intensity of the hours required in the fashion industry. Her insights, shaped by the education and mentorship received at IFA Paris Istanbul, offer a glimpse into the reality of studying and working in fashion, shedding light on the dedication and resilience required to thrive in this competitive and dynamic field.\nParnia\u2019s journey as a fashion design student serves as an inspiring example of perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of one\u2019s dreams. Her experiences offer valuable insights for aspiring fashion enthusiasts, highlighting the exciting yet demanding nature of the industry and the unwavering dedication required to succeed. Studying her Bachelor Fashion Design & Technology at IFA Paris Istanbul shaped her into a resilient and skilled fashion professional."} +{"text": "What's My Employability\nErasmus+: KA1 - Mobility of Youth Workers - Programme Countries\nPlace: United Kingdom\nDates: 04/04/2016 - 12/04/2016\nUnemployment, and especially youth unemployment is a major concern all over the EU. Young people are more pressured into getting degrees and qualifications in order to increase their chances of employment but there seems to be a gap in the system as universities and schools are not being updated about the market trends and as a result the employability of youth is decreasing, even though their education is increasing. This project will look at the concept of employability and look at the various tools available to youth to increase their employability. We hope that with the various workshops and activities the youth will gain the knowledge and the tools for them to understand the markets better and to increase their employability. We will look at issues like cross boarder employment, education, EVS, EURES, and other EU tools and discuss these in details, sharing experiences with each other and giving a better understanding of how these work.\n2. Job Magazine\nThis project has been funded with support from the European Commission (Erasmus + Programme).\nThis publication article reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."} +{"text": "Beauty through every stage of Motherhood: from pregnancy to delivery.\nA new love story is beginning.\nWhether you\u2019re expecting or have already welcomed your baby into the world, Clarins will help you feel beautiful at every stage of motherhood.\nYou most likely have many questions about how and why you should take care of yourself during your pregnancy.\nClick on one of the sections to QUICKSHOP beauty tips and tricks for your needs.\n1 During pregnancy\n2 At the hospital\n3 After delivery\nImportant note: Clarins offer advice on the physical appearance of new motherhood. It is not intended to replace advice from your doctor, gynecologist or physical therapist. They are the ones treating you and they know you. They are qualified to make the final judgment on what you can and cannot do for your health. The advice given here is based on the manual by Jacques & Olivier Courtin-Clarins titled \u201cPregnancy, the most beautiful days of your life.\u201d\nDark spots \u2013 irregular complexion \u2013 pregnancy mask\nFatigue \u2013 lack of radiance\nLoss of bust firmness\nBUST BEAUTY FIRMING LOTION TONES & REPLENISHES 50ML 18\nStretch Mark Control Cream\nPlants that pamper!\nThe best of nature in our skin care musts for mums-to-be\nBeauty through plants\nFor more than 60 years, Clarins has taken a pioneering approach to beauty, finding inspiration in nature and putting plants at the heart of all our products. We\u2019ll always choose a natural ingredient over a chemical one, if it delivers the same level of effectiveness. All our researchers follow this golden rule when designing our innovative new products.\nA laboratory of ideas\nClarins Research has developed a unique knowledge of plants thanks to its team of ethnobotanists who travel the world, observing and studying plants and their traditional uses and imagining how they might be incorporated into the innovative skin care and beauty products of tomorrow.\nThe Science of Plants\nEvery plant that arrives at Clarins laboratories is analyzed, deciphered, tested and eventually selected if it has demonstrated its effectiveness. Clarins Research uses all the resources of science to discover the cosmetic properties of the plant\u2019s active substances and study their interactions with the skin.\n\u201cPlants have always been essential to my products and central to my thoughts and preoccupations.\u201d\nDiscover some of our plant-based essentials here\nThis it-product keeps the face looking younger, longer, thanks to its 21 powerful plant extracts.\nTonic Body Treatment Oil\nMade of 100% pure plant extracts and enriched with Rosemary and mint, this oil helps to prevent cellulite.\nStretch Mark Control Cream\nBody stretch mark cream lotion encourages reduction of stretch marks."} +{"text": "One US university scores full marks in this year's QS ranking Image: REUTERS/Brian Snyder\nExplore and monitor how Education is affecting economies, industries and global issues\nGet involved with our crowdsourced digital platform to deliver impact at scale\nStay up to date:\nThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been named the world\u2019s top university for the fifth year in a row by the latest QS World University Rankings.\nBased in Boston, MIT scored full marks in this year\u2019s ranking. Strong academic and employer reputations were underpinned by academic excellence.\nQuacquarelli Symonds ranks universities based on six indicators: academic reputation; employer reputation; student-to-faculty ratio; citations per faculty; international faculty ratio and international student ratio.\nThe top 10\nFor the first time in over 10 years, US institutions take the top three places. Stanford and Harvard swap places from 3= and 2nd respectively.\nStanford\u2019s second place highlights a steady rise up the rankings. Fifteenth in 2012, this year the California-based university scored 98.7 out of 100 to pip Harvard.\nCambridge, joint third with Stanford last year, drops down to fourth. QS highlights a broader trend of Western European institutions falling down the rankings.\n\u201cSome Western European nations making or proposing cuts to public research spending are losing ground to their US and Asian counterparts,\u201d said Ben Sowter, head of research at QS, in a press release.\nJust one non-US or UK institution makes it into the top 10 \u2013 ETH Zurich in 8th.\nThe rest of the world\nAsia\u2019s highest ranked institution remains the National University of Singapore, in 12th, followed by the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 13th.\nQS also highlights the continued progression of Chinese institutions \u2013 Tsinghua University has risen to its highest-ever position of 24th.\nAustralia and Canada also increased their representation in the top 100, while a Latin American university features for the first time. Universidad de Buenos Aires takes 85th place.\nThe importance of investment\nInvestment in further education is the key driving force behind risers and fallers, say QS.\n\u201cThe thirteenth edition of the QS World University Rankings indicates that investment in higher education \u2013 either public or private \u2013 is a key differentiating factor between this year\u2019s risers and fallers.\u201d\nAs the World Economic Forum\u2019s Skills for your Future series highlights, the world of work is changing rapidly. The skills required in the future are evolving and changing rapidly from those of today. Investment in higher education will play an important role in making sure the future workforce has the skills employers will be looking for.\nDon't miss any update on this topic\nCreate a free account and access your personalized content collection with our latest publications and analyses.\nLicense and Republishing\nThe views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the World Economic Forum.\nMore on EducationSee all\nFebruary 28, 2024\nFebruary 26, 2024\nOguz A. Acar\nFebruary 19, 2024\nFebruary 12, 2024\nJanuary 30, 2024\nJanuary 25, 2024"} +{"text": "HYIP Script GoldCoders DEMO #29\nGoldCoders (HYIP Manager Pro update 10.02.2020)\nGoldCoders goldcoders HYIP scriipt FREE - does not require a license\nThis script is not the only development of the company of the same name. On their account, there is a whole series of scripts for exchangers, investment projects, monitors, etc.The script provides support for most payment systems. 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It\u2019s only natural that you want to know how the company makes its money and how working with us can help you make money\nOur program is designed for people who want to achieve their financial freedom, but cannot do so because they are not financial experts. DEMO #29 is a long-term, high-yield private loan program backed by Forex trading and investing in various funds and activities. The profits from these investments are used to improve our program and increase its long-term stability."} +{"text": "Research suggests older lung cancer patients are less likely to access specialist nursing care\n03 May 2016\nA new study\nof lung cancer patients has found that those over the age of 75 are less likely\nto receive an assessment from a lung cancer specialist nurse, in spite of NICE guidelines\ncalling for direct, personal access to specialist lung cancer nurses for every\nperson diagnosed with the disease.\ninitially published in the journal Lung\nCancer and funded by Dimbleby Cancer Care, reveals wide variations in access to lung cancer specialist\nnurses among different patients and in contrasting healthcare settings. The\nfindings indicate that there is potential unmet need for lung cancer specialist\nnurses, who comprise only 11% of the Cancer Nurse Specialists in England,\nthough lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the UK.\ncross-referenced patient access to lung cancer specialist nurses with a range\nof healthcare factors, including patient age, stage of disease, referral route,\ntiming of diagnosis, treatment method, trust size and the level of seniority\namong nursing staff.\nKey findings from the study include:\nA clear association between the age of patients and the likelihood of receiving an assessment by a lung cancer specialist nurse, with those over the age of 75 significantly less likely to be assessed than those aged 65 and under.\nPatients twice as likely to have been assessed in trusts where the majority of work is done by band 8 nurses, compared to bands 6 and 7.\nPatients referred by an emergency route 57% less likely to receive an assessment, compared to those referred by a GP.\nPatients first seen in Trusts with an annual lung cancer caseload of \u2265 265 were less likely to be assessed compared with smaller trusts.\nProfessor of Healthcare Modelling at LSBU, commented: \u201cLung\nCancer Nurse Specialists play a vitally important role in the case management\nof lung cancer patients. The specialist care they provide is proven to reduce\nunnecessary hospital admissions and doctor consultations, and improve patient\n\u201cIt may be of\nconcern that there is potential unmet need for specialist nurse assessment among\nsome patients, as flagged by this study. To meet the needs of all people with\nlung cancer it is therefore vital to expand the current lung cancer specialist\nnurse workforce, and to ensure that experienced professionals are retained as\nan integral part of patient care teams.\u201d"} +{"text": "I\u2019d like to thank Galaxy Media and Inner Traditions for including me on this tour. All opinions are, of course, my own.\nWhen I Was Someone Else: The Incredible True Story of Past Life Connection\nPublication Date: February 9, 2021\nLength: 392 pages\nPublisher: Park Street Press\nWhile on a spiritual retreat in Peru, journalist St\u00e9phane Allix experienced a vivid waking vision of a soldier dying on a snowy battlefield, followed by scenes from the soldier\u2019s earlier life. He also clearly saw the man\u2019s name, Alexander Herrmann, and felt a disturbing sense of closeness with the soldier.\nObsessed by the power of this extremely real vision, Allix began an intensive investigation that revealed this individual had actually existed: a German soldier who died in World War II during the 1941 Russian campaign. As he began retracing Herrmann\u2019s past, he found that the other images accompanying the battle scene were also of people who had truly existed and were close to the man who died. Diving deep into German military archives, meeting the man\u2019s surviving family members, and following his own intuitive hunches, the author also discovered that the soldier was part of the Waffen S.S., the infamous Totenkopf Brigade, and his investigation broadened to explore what drove Herrmann to become part of such an organization.\nWhile Allix\u2019s initial impression is that this German soldier was a past life, as he progresses in his rigorous investigation and his decoding of the events surrounding it, he realizes that it was actually his own work with the paranormal and his unresolved feelings over the death of his brother and his father that made him particularly sensitive to the veil between life and death, culminating in the soul of this dead soldier coming to him in search of forgiveness and healing. Allix realizes that his mission is not to bring about the rebirth of this person but to heal him\u2013and the victims of his ignominious actions during the war.\nOffering a fascinating exploration of visions, synchronicities, reincarnation, and the connections between the spiritual and physical planes, When I Was Someone Else shares a powerful message of healing after death along with the profound epiphany that light needs darkness to be perceived.\nSt\u00e9phane Allix is a journalist, former war correspondent, and founder of the Institute for Research on Extraordinary Experiences (INREES). He is the author of The Test: Incredible Proof of the Afterlife and the writer and director of the French television series Extraordinary Investigations (Enqu\u00eates extraordinaires). He lives in France.\nMy Thoughts & Takeaways\nWhen I Was Someone Else by St\u00e9phane Allix is unlike any other book I\u2019ve read I think. But, I\u2019m highly intrigued by World War II history and stories and reincarnation also interests me.\nThe book is a deep dive based on a dream the author has during a retreat in Peru. During the dream (vision), he encounters a young Nazi and it felt like a very intense vision so much so that he started wondering if he had possibly been a Nazi in a past life.\nThat\u2019s what leads Allix on the search for answers eventually leading him to finding the individual he had envisioned \u2014 a German soldier who died in WWII.\nThis book will make you consider the possibilities of visions, reincarnation, and spiritual planes.\nThere were a lot of details that I had a hard time keeping straight or focused, but overall I enjoyed this read of something I possibly wouldn\u2019t have even considered before."} +{"text": "As of May 11, 2018 Introducing Brokers and Futures Commission Merchants will be required to have Customer Due Diligence procedures in place. These procedures must include obtaining information for all owners of legal entities opening accounts. These changes and updates must be included in AML compliance policies and procedures.\nThese regulations were intended to clarify,strengthen and increase the transparency of the Customer Due Diligence rule.\nKey procedures now included:\n- Ascertain and verify customer identities\n- Ascertain and verify the identities of ultimate beneficial owners\n- Analyze the nature of the customer relationship to develop a customer risk profile\n- Monitor customer transactions and, on a risk basis, maintain and update customer information\nIn order to establish the identity of ultimate beneficial owners of the legal entity customer, there are two independent tests for qualification purposes.\n- Financial institutions must collect information in order to verify the identity of each individual who directly or indirectly owns 25% or more of the equity interests of the legal entity customer.\n- Financial institutions must collect information in order to verify the identity of at least one individual with significant responsibility to control, manage or direct a legal entity customer. This test is separate from and in addition to the requirement of identifying all beneficial owners.\nFirms must not only rely on customer self-identification, but collect documents and information that is sufficient to verify the identities of these individuals. This may entail requesting personal identification information such as date of birth, copies of government issued identification and even social security numbers.\nFurthermore, customers will need to certify by signature the information they have provided is accurate and will be obligated to provide updates on an ongoing basis. Additionally, beneficial owners must undergo OFAC screening.\nFinCEN has provided guidance and included FAQs to assist with the CDD Rule. Click here for FAQs.\nIf you have questions or need assistance with these additional procedures, please contact email@example.com or call 630-351-8942."} +{"text": "The Best Content Marketing Guide\nNowadays, companies and firms have embraced the use of modern methods of marketing. The modern marketing methods are done over the internet, and this is why they are more effective and relatively cheaper. Some examples of modern marketing techniques are affiliate marketing, content marketing, SEO and PPC. We shall look at content marketing. Content marketing is the creation and sharing of information over the internet. A company needs to have a website with informative, interesting and eye-catching content such as video, text and images. A lot of business have tried content marketing, but they have failed. The following are important tips on how to make content marketing success.\nThe first tip of making content marketing success is by going deeper. In search engine optimization, longer content is good but it is not the best. The best content is the one which is longer and deeper. Offering deeper content will show the search engines that your content has more knowledge. The best content online is around 2,400 words. To engage both the audience and the search engines, you need to offer deeper content. Click here to learn more on publishing content with deeper content.\nAnother important content marketing tip is to use more channels of distribution. To effectively reach the audience, please have more than 5 channels. The channel you choose should depend on the type of content you want to offer. If you want to share image content, for instance, you need to pick a channel such as Instagram.\nScheduling content marketing will enable you to do content marketing effectively. You need to plan on how you are going to publish and share content throughout the whole year. The content team is supposed to plant on what they will be posting each day throughout the year. A content calendar will enable your website to remain engaging.\nThose who are good in content marketing are consistent. The content marketing should offer content regularly. The content published which not be repetitive to avoid annoying the audience. You need to post high-quality content regularly.\nThose who are good in content marketing perform optimization and analysis. You need to add keywords to your content to effectively optimize your website. Analyzing your website will give you the results of optimization. Google Analytics is an example of a good website analyzing tool.\nThe call-to-action buttons will improve content marketing. A website is supposed to have buttons such as buy now.\nLastly, by dividing your audience, you will be able to improve your content marketing. By diving your audience according to age, location and other factors, you will be able to offer better content."} +{"text": "Growing Edge Technologies has built their Let's Grow A & B and Let's Bloom A & B, with certain manufactures fertilizer salts. G.E.T. owners have been building hydroponic plant foods for over 25 years and have tried the same formulas with different manufactures fertilizer salts, achieving different results and now we only build our plant foods with these proven mineral salts.\nSO LET'S GET STARTED Many manufacturers of plant food build their plant food to be pH stable. pH buffers such as 2-(N_morpholino) ethanesulfonic acid - abbreviated to MES will stabilize the nutrient solution. We, at Growing Edge Technologies (G.E.T.) build our plant food without pH stabilization capabilities, allowing the grower to monitor the nutrient solution and fix a situation before it becomes a problem with their yield. By monitoring the pH of the hydroponic nutrient solution, the grower can monitor the health of a plant. If the pH of the nutrient solution continuously rises then the plant is healthy and actively feeding. Do not allow the nutrient solution to climb above pH 6.5. Change nutrient solution, even if it is before the regular nutrient schedule change. There are two main reasons why the nutrient solution can drop in ph value. One is by not providing adequate volume of nutrient solution. If the volume of water containing mineral elements is not enough then the alkaline ions, such as, Ammonium Nitrate (NH4+), Potassium (K+), Calcium (Ca2+), Magnesium (Mg2+) will be utilized by the plant or plants quicker. Use a Parts Per Million (PPM) Electrical Conductor Meter to monitor the strength of nutrient solution. When the nutrient solution drops by 200-ppm you have to change the nutrient solution. Use 2 litre of nutrient solution per 4 days on small or young plants and up to 10 litres for large tomato plants. The second reason is that the plant is fighting off an invasion of bad bacteria in the root zone.\ntop of page\nbottom of page"} +{"text": "The Northeast Slavery Records Index (NESRI) is an online searchable compilation of records that identify individual enslaved persons and enslavers in the states of New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Click below to see our complete collections for each state:\nNew York \u2013 Maine \u2013 New Hampshire \u2013 Vermont \u2013 Massachusetts \u2013 Rhode Island \u2013 Connecticut \u2013 New Jersey \u2013 Pennsylvania\nSeal of the Dominion of New England (1686)\nNESRI indexes census records, slave trade transactions, cemetery records, birth certifications, manumissions, ship inventories, newspaper accounts, private narratives, legal documents and many other sources. The goal is to deepen the understanding of slavery in the northeast United States by bringing together information that until now has been largely disconnected and difficult to access. This allows for searches that combine records from all indexed sources based on parameters such as the name of an owner, a place name, and date ranges.\nNESRI also serves communities seeking to understand their histories of enslavement. Our Community-Locality Reports present enslavement records for a state, county, town or city. While our collection of records is never complete and always growing, our customized report provides a head start in the local research process, identifying records that might otherwise take months or years to locate.\nRead more \u2192\nby Ned Benton, Co-Director, Northeast Slavery Records Index\nCan artificial intelligence (AI) locate and assemble fragments of information about an enslaved person and present them in an accurate and coherent narrative? We formulated seven prompts (AI search questions) asking about five specific enslaved people and two localities for which there is significant documentation from the Northeast Slavery Records Index (NESRI) and other internet sources. We submitted the prompts to three AI programs, ChatGTP, Microsoft Bing and Google Bard, and compared the results to descriptions readily available elsewhere. The AI responses ranged from hesitant incompetence to assertive mendacity.\nRead more \u2192\nNote: This project is ongoing and this article and the associated report will be updated as the project research continues.\nUniversities, colleges and schools have engaged in slavery, and engaged in activities to abolish slavery, directly as organizations, and less directly through the activities of administrators, faculty, staff and students associated with the organizations. When campus officials model and normalize slavery, this is an important educational message to students, who as alumni bring these values and norms back to their home communities. Thus, slavery at the campus can promote slavery in distant communities. This is particularly true when the campuses are educating future ministers and religious leaders, who then model and espouse slavery to their congregations and home communities.\nThe Northeast Slavery Records Index (NESRI) is assembling records of enslavement associated with universities, colleges and schools, and developing online reports of the records we index. We include records of enslavement by college officials and by students in their home communities. The project is starting with colonial universities and colleges, and those founded in the early decades of the USA.\nRead more \u2192"} +{"text": "PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS WITH EBICS VEU\nProcess your domestic and international business payments professionally with BankingZV. Use collective orders to efficiently carry out extensive payment transactions. You can establish the connection to your accounting system via various import and export interfaces.\nEBICS and FinTS\nYou have the choice whether the bank connection of your accounts should take place via the EBICS procedure or the FinTS standard. EBICS is a standard defined in Germany for online banking between companies and credit institutions and is specially designed for corporate customers. Alternatively, you can use the FinTS standard to communicate with the bank. All common security procedures are supported via FinTS.\nUse the four-eyes principle to place orders! 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One of the important changes included in this new law was to allow 16 and 17 year olds, as well as qualifying foreign citizens, to register and vote in Wales for the first time.\nThis is a big change to our democracy in Wales and to highlight this, we have launched a new campaign called \u201cWelcome to your vote\u201d. Put simply, we want to ensure that these new voters firstly understand that they can now take part in our democratic process and then are clear as to how to do so.\nThe campaign will run until the autumn and will specifically target these new groups through advertising on social media, website and digital radio channels.\nThere will be more work between now and next May\u2019s Senedd elections, including the publication of education resources and a national pre-election campaign, to ensure that voters in Wales, including the newly enfranchised, are aware of their rights and how they can confidently take part in our democracy.\nBelow are useful answers to some questions you may have about this campaign, the franchise changes and registering to vote.\nOur Welcome to your vote campaign, launched last week, welcomes the newly enfranchised to democracy in Wales. The campaign uses social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat), digital display and digital audio advertising, to encourage the newly enfranchised to register to vote.\nWe want to welcome the newly enfranchised to democracy in Wales. We want them to know they are now eligible to vote and to visit www.gov.uk/registertovote to register.\n16 and 17 year olds and qualifying foreign citizens are now eligible to register and will be able to vote in the Senedd elections in May 2021.\n14 and 15 year olds can also register to vote. If they are 16 years old on the day of the election, they will be able to vote.\nA qualifying foreign citizen is a resident in Wales but isn\u2019t a Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the European Union or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, and has leave to remain or can be treated as having leave to remain. Find out more about which elections you can vote in.\nTo register to vote, visit gov.uk/registertovote.\nYou will need to provide:\n- date of birth\n- email address\n- National Insurance number (if you\u2019re 16 or over)\nIf you have any questions about registering to vote or your application, get in touch with your local electoral registration office which is part of your local council. You can find their details on our postcode lookup.\nIf you are concerned about your name and address appearing on the electoral register for safety reasons, then you can register to vote anonymously. Find out more about registering to vote anonymously.\nThe open register is a version of the electoral register that is mainly used for marketing purposes. When someone registers to vote there is always an option not to be included on the open register.\n14 and 15 year olds will not appear on the open register.\nHow you can support our campaign\nHow you can support our campaign\nDownload our welcome to your vote resources and share these with people in your networks, to help spread the word to our newly enfranchised groups.\nWe\u2019re keen to work with as many partners as possible between now and next year\u2019s Senedd elections, so please contact us if you\u2019d like to get involved.\nIf you\u2019re eligible, please register online to vote - it\u2019s quick and easy and it will ensure that you\u2019ll be able to take part in next year\u2019s elections. We look forward to welcoming you to your vote!"} +{"text": "Introducing our exquisite 18k gold plated version of our 4.5mm bevelled cable link chain necklace. This unique chain features a standard oval chain link pattern with diamond cut bevelled edges that create a sharp, industrial look. The 18k gold plating adds a touch of luxury to this statement piece.\nMeasuring at 4.5mm in width, this necklace chain is just the right thickness to add some weight to your minimalist necklace styling, making it a perfect entry-level option for those looking to elevate their jewelry game. The diamond cut bevelled edges are beautifully finished, adding a touch of elegance to this eye-catching chain.\nCrafted entirely by hand with high-quality materials, this chain is hypoallergenic, waterproof, and non-tarnish, ensuring it will not discolor your skin. The statement logo tag adds an extra touch of sophistication to the design. Made from high-quality stainless steel, this chain is designed for daily wear, making it a durable and reliable choice for any occasion.\nUpgrade your style with our 18k gold plated sharply bevelled cable link chain necklace, a stunning piece that combines modern design with high-quality craftsmanship."} +{"text": "MVS series is a cantilever high accuracy fully automatic vision measuring machine developed for GD&T measurement with three axis automatic motorized control. It equipped with automatic focusing, automatic lighting control, and automatic movement of hardware and software configuration to make the measurement of linear and geometrical dimensions quickly and accurately.\n\u25c6 XYZ three axis CNC automatic control and accurate positioning;\n\u25c6 Granite base and column, excellent stability;\n\u25c6 Precision linear guide, grinding ball screw and AC servo motor etc., to ensure the precision and stability of the motion system;\n\u25c6 0.5 um high precision glass linear scale to ensure the positioning accuracy and measurement accuracy of the system;\n\u25c6 High resolution digital camera to meet the needs of clear observation and accurate measurement;\n\u25c6 6.5x high-resolution click zoom lens, accurate doubling and one times pixel correction only needed;\n\u25c6 With programmable surface 4-ring 8-division LED Cold Illumination and contour LED parallel illumination and built-in intelligent light adjustment, it can automatic control the brightness in the 8-division;\n\u25c6 Powerful function and easy operation iMeasuring 4.1 Measuring Software to enhance quality control;\n\u25c6 Automatic measurement program can be set to complete batch measurement efficiently and quickly.\nCantilever Automatic Vision Measuring Machine\nX/Y/Z-3 axis Linear Scale\nGlass Linear Scale Resolution: 0.5um\nPrecision linear guide\uff0cdouble-track double slider guide.\nJoystick controller, Mouse operation, automatic detection program.\nHigh definition 1/2.9\" digital camera\n6.5X continue click zoom lens; Optical Magnification: 0.7X-4.5X;\nVideo Magnification: 26X~172X(21.5\u201dmonitor)\nLED parallel contour illumination\n0~255 Stepless adjustable 4-ring 8-division LED surface illumination\nStandard: iMeasuring 4.1 Fully Auto Measuring Software\nTemperature 20\u2103\u00b12\u2103\uff0cHumidity Range<2\u2103/hr,\nHumidity 30~80%, Vibration<0.002g, <15Hz\nL is measuring length(mm), the mechanical accuracy of Z-axis and focus accuracy is related to the surface of the workpiece.\n**Magnification is approximate value, it is related to the dimension of monitor and resolution.\nField of view(mm) = (diagonal*Horizontal*Vertical)\n0.5X or 2X objective is optional available, and realize image magnification: 13X~86X or 52X~344X.\n0.1um glass linear scale is optional available.\nOptical Zoom lens\nZoom lens & MCP Touch Probe\nOptical Zoom lens\n& Laser scanning Probe\nZoom Lens, Scanning and Touch probe\nMVS Series can be customized according to customers\u2019 application requirements. Motorized coaxial zoom lens is optional for improving 2.5D measurement efficiency; MCP probe is optional for measuring 3D geometric dimensions, while laser sensor module is selected to perform the accurate measurement of glass, transparent plastic and other materials.\nHello, please leave your name and email here before chat online so that we won't miss your message and contact you smoothly."} +{"text": "WHAT IS THE POC TRANSFORM RI SCHOLARSHIP?\nSimply put, it is an opportunity for young Rhode Islanders to express their hopes and dreams for how they would create change in our communities with the most need, while providing them financial assistance for higher education and related costs, such as healthcare and housing.\nHOW DOES IT WORK?\nRhode Island high school students are asked to answer only one question as part of their scholarship application:\n\u201cIf you had a million dollars to improve the lives of those who need it most in Rhode Island, how would you do it?\u201d\nThe top ten (10) entries will receive a one-time scholarship award, and the Papitto Opportunity Connection will invest $1,000,000 to activate the first-place entry.\nDOES IT COST ANYTHING FOR ME TO APPLY?\nThere is no fee to apply.\nWHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP?\nAny Rhode Island high school student who attends a public, private, charter or parochial school in Rhode Island or who is in a registered home-school program.\nDO I NEED TO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED AS PART OF THE APPLICATION?\nNo, this scholarship is not contingent upon financial need.\nHOW DO I ANSWER THE QUESTION AND PRESENT MY IDEA?\nStudents can tell us about their idea in three different ways: You can write an essay of no more than 1,000 words. Create a video no longer than 3-minutes or develop a comparable multi-media presentation. It is important to keep in mind \u2013 essays or videos exceeding those limits, will NOT be considered.\nHOW MUCH ARE THE SCHOLARSHIPS?\nFirst place is $25,000. There will be two $15,000 awards. Two $10,000 awards and five $5,000 awards. These scholarships are one-time only and not renewable. Previous winners are not eligible to participate.\nWHAT CAN THE SCHOLARSHIP BE USED FOR?\nThe scholarship funds can be used for expenses relating to a student\u2019s education at an accredited two-or-four-year college/university or vocational/technical school in the United States of America and/or for other qualifying expenses such as tuition, housing and/or healthcare expenses.\nIF MY IDEA WINS, CAN I BE A PART OF MAKING MY IDEA COME TO LIFE?\nAbsolutely. POC welcomes you as part of the strategy and development process to make your idea a reality.\nHOW IS MY APPLICATION JUDGED?\nEach application will be judged on the following criteria:\nDoes it align with the mission of the Papitto Opportunity Connection to improve the lives of those who need it most in Rhode Island by creating success for them in education, job skills training, business, healthcare or housing?\nIs your idea realistic and feasible?\nWill your idea change the lives of people or communities who need it most in Rhode Island?\nHow creative is your idea?\nWHO WILL JUDGE THE APPLICATIONS?\nThere will be two rounds of judging. The initial applications will be judged by a sub-committee of the Papitto Opportunity Connection Advisory Board. The top 10 entries will then be judged by a panel of individuals, including the managing trustee of Papitto Opportunity Connection and others not affiliated with POC.\nWHEN CAN I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?\nApplications are accepted between January 15, 2024, and March 31, 2024. All completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. March 31.\nWHEN WILL THE WINNER\u2019S BE ANNOUNCED?\nWinners will be announced in May 2024. Further details to be announced."} +{"text": "Friday, December 11, 2020\n6:00 pm_10:30 pm\n\u00a54,000(taxes and fees included)\nThe core program of each edition Nocturne will return to Shibuya Stream Hall for two nights of audiovisual experimentation on Friday, December 11th, and Saturday, December 12th.\nOn Friday, producer Kafuka and visual artist Kezzardrix will debut their audiovisual collaboration on the MUTEK.JP stage. Following mainstay Daito Manabe will return for a Japan premiere of yet another innovative performance transcending technology, music and digital art for his own renown blend of styles. Closing the night will be raster representative Kyoka in collaboration with laser aficionado Shohei Fujimoto, a collaboration that has been developing since January 2020, when they first presented an installation work for MUTEK.JP at Haneda airport. They will be joined by rising vocalist and producer Maika Loubt\u00e9, who will perform an experimental live set inspired by her roots in pop melodies. Topping of the Nocturne 1 program will be a rare performance by Ei Wada\u2019s reel-to-reel tape manipulators that are known as the Open Reel Ensemble."} +{"text": "The Central Mushroom Institute is in Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People\u2019s Republic of Korea. Scientists at the institute have developed various health foods and medicines by using the pharmacological property of mushroom.\nJong Kang Mo, Section Chief of the Central Mushroom Institute under the Ministry of Agriculture, says: \u201cThe respected supreme leader Kim Jong Un gave field guidance to our institute in October Juche 102(2013) shortly after its construction. That day he instructed on conducting researches to make health foods and medicines with medicinal mushroom. True to his instructions, we have established a technology of cultivating different kinds of medicinal mushroom and on this basis, conducted persistent researches to develop health foods and medicines.\nIn those days we have developed hedgehog-shaped mushroom nutritive pills and mushroom peptic nutritive pills effective for treatment of gastric ulcer and digestive system, and the Mannyon mushroom hepatic capsules efficacious for liver protection.\u201d Mushroom has a lot of proteins and a lot of essential amino acid necessary to man. As it has many medicative elements, it is efficacious for treatment of different kinds of diseases.\nChoe Sung Jin and other researchers of the institute have paid attention to such pharmacological property of mushroom and made a comprehensive and profound analysis of the ingredients in Koryo pharmaceuticals widely known as medicinal mushroom from olden times.\nIn the course they had the firm belief that they can make health foods and medicines with great pharmacological effect when they add some ingredients of Koryo pharmaceuticals to the main raw materials such as ganoderma and hedgehog-shaped mushroom which are widely used as Koryo pharmaceuticals.\nThey repeated experiments and completed a unique manufacturing method which can maximize medicinal effects while keeping the effective elements of the mushroom. They have conducted dynamic researches to introduce new medicines they have developed to the clinical practice.\nDifferent kinds of health foods and medicines for the promotion of health have been developed in a short span of time thanks to the high enthusiasm for pursuit of the researchers of the institute to value and further develop theirs. The health foods and medicines developed by them are popular among the users.\nSection Chief Jong Kang Mo says: \u201cNot resting content with our success, we will more dynamically conduct researches and develop more health foods and medicines conducive to the improvement of the people\u2019s health.\u201d"} +{"text": "Contact: DNR Office of Communications\nWisconsin Wolf Hunting Update\nMADISON, Wis. \u2013 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that following a U.S. District court\u2019s ruling on Feb. 10 returning wolves in the lower 48 states (except the northern Rocky Mountains region) to the Federal Endangered Species List, Wisconsin is not authorized to implement a wolf harvest season. The DNR is reviewing the ruling to determine how it impacts hunters and trappers who purchased licenses for the Fall 2021 wolf hunt.\nWisconsin\u2019s wolf population remains healthy and secure in the state. The department will continue its robust wolf population monitoring program to ensure the population remains healthy and sustainable into the future.\nThe DNR will also continue working towards promulgation of rules and the completion of a wolf management plan to guide management decisions. The DNR is reviewing the decision to determine how it impacts Wisconsin\u2019s wolf management program.\nOther immediate implications of this ruling include the following:\n- Permits allowing lethal removal of wolves issued to landowners experiencing wolf conflicts are no longer valid. The department will contact permit holders directly.\n- The department is not authorized to use lethal control as part of its conflict management program. Non-lethal tools remain available.\n- The training of dogs to track and trail wolves is not allowed. Dog hunters may no longer pursue wolves for training purposes.\nThe DNR remains committed to assisting individuals that experience conflicts with wolves through an interagency cooperative agreement with USDA-Wildlife Services for abatement and control.\nIf you suspect wolves in the depredation of livestock, pets or hunting dogs, or if wolves are exhibiting threatening or dangerous behavior, contact USDA-Wildlife Services staff immediately. If in northern Wisconsin, call 1-800-228-1368 or 715-369-5221; if in southern Wisconsin, call 1-800-433-0663 or 920-324-4514."} +{"text": "This week the Federal Government passed new workplace laws known as the Closing Loopholes Bill. There are a range of changes impacting every business and worker including:\n- Big changes to casual workers\n- New \u2018employee-like\u2019 category of employment impacting independent contractors who use digital platforms\n- A new \u2018right to disconnect\u2019 provision\n- More rights for unions and changes to entry powers\n- New \ufb01nes and penalties for employers\n- Same job, same pay provisions for people who use labour hire or subcontractors\n- Criminalisation of wage theft\nOverall, the business community is disappointed with this omnibus Bill which ultimately hurts productivity, increases uncertainty and legal risk, and drives up costs for businesses and consumers.\nBut there has been a win for some independent contractors.\nMaster Builders Australia are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding their recent campaign efforts and the significant strides made in advocating for the rights of independent contractors within the building and construction industry.\nAs many of you are aware, Master Builders Australia and the broader Defend Your Rights team has been at the forefront of a campaign against a proposal that threatened the rights of independent contractors to be their own boss through the introduction of a definition of employment.\nThey are delighted to inform you that with your help the campaign has yielded tangible results.\nFollowing extensive discussions involving MBA, Minister Tony Burke, and crossbench Senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie, pivotal amendments to the proposed legislation were introduced and passed late last week.\nThese changes grant independent contractors, who meet a specific income threshold, the option to opt out of transitioning to employee status. This development is a significant win, as it ensures that independent contractors can continue to operate without undue constraints, particularly amidst the current housing crisis.\nMaster Builders Australia extend their heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of Australians (including many KBDi members) who signed a petition, emailed/called/visited their local member of parliament, participated in media interviews, or spread the word with their networks.\nTogether, we have demonstrated the power of collective action in safeguarding the rights and interests of independent contractors.\nThank you once again for your dedication and commitment.\nOne more webinar\nWith the changes now law there are range of changes, including last minute amendments, and start dates that you will need to get your head across. Master Builders are hosting one last webinar on Thursday 15 February at 4.30pm AEDT.\nThis webinar presents an invaluable opportunity for you to gain insights into the implications of these amendments and how they may impact your operations.\nWe strongly encourage you to mark your calendars and join Master Builders for this informative session."} +{"text": "What we do \u2013 Our loan services. \u2013 Hard money loans \u2013 What We Do. Hard Money Loans. Hard money loans, also known as private loans, rehab loans, bridge loans and construction loans, are a form of real estate investment financing available to purchase and repair a property. Hard money loans do not follow conventional standards that are required by.\nHard Money Loans For Flipping Houses Fix-and-flip mortgage bonds: Wall Street\u2019s new housing bet to boost home flippers \u2013 Real estate agents and other professionals can capitalize on the trend by forming referral partnerships with fix-and-flip lenders. Wall Street and new online lenders are bundling loans for home.Hard Money Lenders El Paso TX Hard Money Lenders in El Paso, TX with Reviews \u2013 YP.com \u2013 Find 60 listings related to Hard Money Lenders in El Paso on YP.com. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Hard Money Lenders locations in El Paso, TX.\nLoan shark loopholes: New regulation proposal won\u2019t do enough to rein in predatory payday lenders, consumer groups say \u2013 Payday lenders disproportionately target poor americans who need money fast to pay for costs like late bills. lucrative predatory racket humming along,\" he added. \"We owe it to hard working men and.\nDown on Luck Contract Builds his Dream Home with No Cash. \u2013 National Hard Money Lenders (NHML) is a broker and direct lender of private, commercial real estate loans. nhml is not affiliated with any residential lending institutions and is not licensed for non-commercial real estate lending. NHML provides loans or will find loans for qualified borrowers seeking funds backed by commercial real estate.\nThis one trick drastically changed borrowers\u2019 approach to their student loans \u2013 That\u2019s the conclusion of a study circulated this week by the National. loans. An income-driven plan may not be the best option for all borrowers; a borrower using a 10-year standard repayment plan.\nHard money loan \u2013 Wikipedia \u2013 A hard money loan is a specific type of asset-based loan financing through which a borrower receives funds secured by real property. Hard money loans are.\nThe Best Money Market Account Rates \u2013 You could earn more than 22 times the national savings. earns no interest at all). The money market account is essentially a higher-yielding, slightly more flexible savings account. Banks utilize.\nLend Some Money \u2013 Lend Some Money provides fast hard-money loans and commercial lending on real estate property with competitive credit rates and easy terms for purchase and refinance. With over 50 years of combined experience in underwriting, originating and acquiring secured loans, Lend Some Money possesses extensive expertise necessary to competently assist you with all your hard-money lending needs.\nCommercial Loans Blog | National Hard Money Conference \u2013 \u00b7 Yesterday I attended Leonard Rosen\u2019s 23rd National Hard Money Conference, where I served as one of the panelists during the Round Table discussion. I simply loved this conference. I have owned Blackburne & Sons , a hard money commercial lender, for more than 30 years.\nDeficit Spending: Not Just for Hard Times Anymore \u2013 \"If there\u2019s a vacant lot, maybe because the government borrowed so much money it. interest on the national debt. But it\u2019s also problematic for consumers, who will be hit with higher interest rates."} +{"text": "Henry E. Lemana II\nEnglish as a Foreign Language Teacher, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates\nCorresponding Email: [email protected]\nA B S T R A C T\nBoth high and low language proficiency learners encounter communication issues, so they use verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to make up for communication failures brought on by performance factors or a lack of competence. This study described the communication strategies employed in the utterances of Filipino students in their classroom discourses as a basis for an enhancement module on strategic competence. Furthermore, it utilized a descriptive-quantitative approach. Third-year college students under the Bachelor in Secondary Education major in English program of four purposively selected higher education institutions in Region XII, the Philippines were the participants of the study, who were observed with video recordings. Transcription of students\u2019 utterances provided the data for analysis through the use of the taxonomy of communication strategies. Based on the results, English majors possess strategic competence as evidenced by their use of varied communication strategies, with fillers being the most lavishly employed. However, the analysis also conveyed that students incline to overuse three communication strategies (use of fillers/hesitation devices, self-repetition, mumbling) which resulted in observable message distortions, unsuccessful information transfers, and even total communication breakdowns. The results of this study became the basis to come up with an enhancement module on the strategic competence of English majors. The findings suggest that the proposed enhancement module on strategic competence be implemented in the selected higher education institutions in the Philippines and further studies on other aspects of communicative competence (linguistic, socio-linguistic, and discourse) be conducted with a more significant sample of students taking other courses and coming from various groups and ages."} +{"text": "12 February 2014\nA Papyrus Puzzle and Some Purple Parchment\nAmong the many treasures in the Cotton collection of manuscripts, the contents of Cotton MS Titus C XV (new to Digitised Manuscripts) are particularly intriguing. Consisting now of five folios, drawn from three different manuscripts, Cotton MS Titus C XV is good evidence of Sir Robert Cotton\u2019s habits of collection and dismemberment. Folios 2-5 are four leaves of the so-called Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus, a copy of the Four Gospels in Greek written on purple parchment in the sixth century (possibly at Antioch). This manuscript, dismembered in the high Byzantine era, is now scattered across the world (the bulk of the leaves being in the National Library of Russia in Saint Petersburg, hence the manuscript\u2019s name).\nFragment of the Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus, 6th century, Cotton MS Titus C XV, f. 4v\nPerhaps even more intriguing is the first folio. Mounted on a blank sheet of parchment is a border cut from the Breviary of Margaret of York, a 15th-century manuscript written in Ghent. And inside the border is a small scrap of papyrus (125 x 60 mm), dating from the late 6th or early 7th century:\nDetail of a papyrus fragment surrounded by a border from the Breviary of Margaret of York, Cotton MS Titus C XV, f. 1r\nThis may well be the first papyrus to enter the British Museum, given that the Cotton library formed one of the foundation collections of the Museum when it was established in 1753. Somewhat surprisingly, though, it was not until 2000 that this fragment was edited and published, by Robert Babcock, in an article in Scriptorium (54.2, pp. 280-88). He identified it as a fragment from a papyrus codex of Pope Gregory the Great\u2019s Forty Homiles on the Gospels. Given the date suggested by the hand, it is very likely that this codex was copied in Gregory\u2019s own lifetime. The hand also suggests that the codex was written in France or Italy, raising the tantalising possibility that Gregory himself may have been responsible for its commissioning.\nDetail of the papyrus fragment, Cotton MS Titus C XV, f. 1r\nHow did the papyrus end up in Cotton\u2019s collection? There are no records that might help us, here, unfortunately, but Babcock argues that it is most likely that the papyrus was already in England when Cotton acquired it \u2013 and if so, it may well have been in England for centuries. At this point we are into the realm of educated guesswork and speculation. But it is not impossible that the codex could have come over with early missionaries sent to England by Gregory. It could even be the case that it was an early copy of the Homilies (completed in 592-3) brought over by Augustine of Canterbury when he arrived in Kent in 597. But if nothing else, we have here the earliest attestation for Gregory\u2019s Homilies on the Gospels, and a fascinating story about a very unusual papyrus.\n- Cillian O\u2019Hogan\nThe Medieval Manuscripts Blog is delighted to be shortlisted for the National UK Blog Awards (Arts & Culture category). For more information about the nomination, see the Awards website."} +{"text": "In the ever-evolving landscape of personal and professional development, one term has emerged as a linchpin for achieving success \u2013 \u201ccruciais.\u201d This concept encapsulates the essential elements that propel individuals toward their goals, making it a focal point in various fields, from business to personal growth. Let\u2019s delve into the significance of \u201ccruciais\u201d and how understanding and incorporating them can be transformative.\nDefining Cruciais: The Foundations of Success\nAt its core, \u201ccruciais\u201d refers to the fundamental aspects that are indispensable for achieving success. These are the building blocks that lay the groundwork for progress and accomplishment. Whether in the context of career, relationships, or personal growth, identifying and prioritizing these elements can be the key to unlocking one\u2019s true potential.\nNavigating Challenges: The Crucial Power of Resilience\nIn the face of adversity, resilience emerges as a crucial component of the \u201ccruciais\u201d framework. The ability to bounce back from setbacks, learn from failures, and adapt to changing circumstances is paramount. Resilience not only enables individuals to overcome challenges but also fosters a mindset that views obstacles as opportunities for growth.\nThe Crucial Impact of Continuous Learning\nIn a world that is constantly evolving, the pursuit of knowledge stands out as a crucial factor in achieving sustained success. Continuous learning is an integral part of the \u201ccruciais\u201d equation, empowering individuals to stay relevant, innovate, and expand their horizons. Embracing a mindset of lifelong learning can be a game-changer in today\u2019s dynamic environment.\nInterpersonal Skills: The Crucial Currency of Relationships\nBuilding and nurturing relationships is a cornerstone of personal and professional success. Interpersonal skills, encompassing communication, empathy, and collaboration, are crucial in creating meaningful connections. Recognizing the importance of these skills within the \u201ccruciais\u201d framework enhances one\u2019s ability to navigate social dynamics and build a supportive network.\nTime Management: A Crucial Balancing Act\nEffectively managing time is a pivotal \u201ccruciais\u201d element that distinguishes successful individuals. Time is a finite resource, and allocating it wisely is crucial for productivity and goal attainment. Developing strong time management skills ensures that energy is directed towards high-impact activities, maximizing efficiency and output.\nEmbracing Change: The Crucial Catalyst for Growth\nIn a world marked by rapid transformations, embracing change becomes a crucial mindset for success. Those who can adapt to new circumstances, technologies, and opportunities position themselves as frontrunners in their respective fields. Change, viewed through the lens of the \u201ccruciais,\u201d becomes a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth.\nConclusion: Integrating Cruciais for a Fulfilling Journey\nIn conclusion, understanding and integrating \u201ccruciais\u201d into your life can pave the way for a fulfilling and successful journey. These foundational elements \u2013 resilience, continuous learning, interpersonal skills, time management, and adaptability \u2013 form the bedrock upon which achievements are built. By acknowledging the importance of these components, individuals can navigate challenges, foster meaningful relationships, and propel themselves toward their desired goals. Embrace the \u201ccruciais\u201d and unlock the doors to your full potential."} +{"text": "For Sale From 369,600\u20ac - Apartment, Duplex, Garden Apartment, Luxury Property, New Development, Penthouse\n\u201cPalma Real Suites\u201d is an attractive new development located in Palm Mar and will consist of 160 spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments spread over 4 separate buildings.\nThis gated community will feature large areas of sub-tropical gardens and an imposing 25 metre partially heated swimming pool.\nEach building has an elevator that provides direct access to the underground garage where every owner will have their own allocated private parking space and locked storage room which come included in the purchase price of the apartment.\nAll apartments will have spacious terraces overlooking the botanical gardens and attractive communal areas.\nThe 2 bedroom apartments will be incredibly spacious with a constructed area of +/- 100 m2 and will feature two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, terrace access and both with en-suite bathrooms. There will also be an extra guest shower room whilst the kitchens will be modern and high end and come complete with electrical appliances including washing machine and dishwasher.\nAll the penthouses are duplex style and offer a very spacious living area. The comfortable living and dining area will bath in natural light from the large sliding doors leading to the good sized terrace.\nThese penthouse apartments will also have an incredible roof terrace of over 100m2 making it the perfect place to enjoy the year round Tenerife climate and unbeatable outdoor lifestyle\n\u201cPalma Real Suites\u201d offers an incredible opportunity to invest in a new construction project in a popular and highly in demand area.\n2 bed from: 369.600 \u20ac\n2 bed Penthouse from: 497.700 \u20ac\n- Terraces: Min. 20 m2\n- Penthouse terrace: Min. 120 m2"} +{"text": "Investing in Quality Tyres is Essential for Safe Driving\nWhen it comes to ensuring a safe driving experience, one of the most important factors to consider is the quality of your tyres. Whether you are driving a compact car or a luxury vehicle like a 5 Series BMW, the condition of your tyres plays a crucial role in maintaining control and stability on the road. Additionally, changing brake pads and discs in a timely manner is equally important to ensure optimum braking performance. In this article, we will discuss why investing in quality tyres and keeping your brake pads and discs in good condition is essential for safe driving.\nOne of the main reasons to invest in high-quality tyres is for improved traction and grip. Tyres that are worn out or of poor quality can significantly decrease your ability to control your vehicle, especially on wet or slippery surfaces. This increases the risk of accidents, as you may experience difficulty in steering and braking properly. Moreover, investing in tyres designed for specific weather conditions, such as winter or all-season tyres, can further enhance your safety on the road, providing better traction in adverse conditions.\nEqually important is the regular inspection and maintenance of brake pads and discs. The brakes are one of the most critical safety components of a vehicle, and failing brakes can have disastrous consequences. As soon as you notice any signs of wear or reduced braking efficiency, it is crucial to have your brake pads and discs replaced promptly. Neglecting this maintenance can increase your stopping distance, making it difficult to avoid collisions or stop in unexpected situations.\nIn the case of a 5 Series BMW, choosing the right brake pads and discs is essential due to the high performance and power of the vehicle. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) brake pads and discs or high-quality aftermarket options specifically designed for BMW models should be used. This ensures proper fitment and compatibility, allowing your BMW to perform at its best in terms of braking efficiency and responsiveness.\nIn conclusion, investing in quality tyres and promptly changing brake pads and discs is crucial for safe driving. By doing so, you can greatly improve your vehicle\u2019s handling, control, and braking performance. Whether you are driving a 5 Series BMW or any other car, it is essential to choose tyres that are appropriate for your driving conditions and vehicle requirements. Additionally, regularly inspecting and maintaining your brake pads and discs will ensure that your braking system is functioning optimally, reducing the risk of accidents. Remember, when it comes to your safety and the safety of others on the road, it is always worth investing in quality tyres and maintaining your braking system to the highest standards possible.\nFor more information visit:\nRealdeal Mobile Tyres and Mechanics/Auto Electrics | mobile tyre fitting | Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, UK\nRealdeal Mobile Tyres and Mechanicals Service Ltd provides Mobile Tyre Fitting, Mechanics, and Auto Electrical services in Carshalton, Wallington, Sutton, Morden, and surrounding areas. We Fix puncture repairs, Flat Tyres, ,Burst Tyres, if you Curve Wall your Tyres and Tyre sensors. Our Mobile Mechanics provide diagnostics and repairs, also our Auto Electrical specialists offer Wiring fault diagnostics and repairs.\nFor more information on 5 Series BMW brake change pads and disc contact us anytime."} +{"text": "Posted on November 20, 2022 in Sex Crimes\nIf you are convicted of a sex offense, you do not have to directly notify your neighbors and employers. However, you must register annually with Arizona\u2019s sex offender public registry. Depending on the seriousness of the offense, the state may notify the community, local schools, and your employer.\nYou have to register with the Arizona sex offender registry if you:\nEven attempted sex crimes can trigger the obligation to register as a sex offender.\nYour name and details will also appear on the National Sex Offender Public Website if you are required to register as a sex offender in any part of the United States, including US territories such as Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.\nIf your state requires you to register as a sex offender and you move to Arizona, you must register in Arizona. You must also register in Arizona if your offense requires registration in Arizona, regardless of whether your home state requires registration for that particular offense.\nArizona maintains a long list of sex-related offenses that require registration as a sex offender, including (but not limited to):\nAll told, 17 offenses appear on this list. The judge can require you to register as a sex offender if you committed an unlisted sex-related offense, as long as your motivation was sexual gratification.\nArizona divides sex offenders into three classes\u2013Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Level 3 includes the most dangerous offenders, while Level 1 includes the least dangerous offenders. The Arizona sex offender assessment screening determines which level applies to you by considering 19 factors, including (but not limited to):\nUltimately, the decision is subjective.\nNobody will require you to notify your community of your sex offender status. Instead, Arizona will do it. Your notification requirements kick in as soon as you get out of prison or when you move into a new community. The extent of the notification requirements depends on your offense level:\nEven if you remain at the same location, you will have to re-register as a sex offender every year.\nSex offenders must re-register every year for the rest of their lives, with the following exceptions:\nIn most cases, termination of sex offender registration is discretionary-\u2013in other words, the judge can refuse to terminate your registration requirements.\nIf Arizona or the federal government has charged you with a sex offense, you are in big trouble. Nevertheless, you are innocent until proven guilty. Preventing the prosecution from proving their clients guilty is exactly what a criminal defense lawyer does for a living. Call a lawyer today\u2013your future is at stake.\nFor more information, contact the criminal defense attorney Craig Orent. Give us a call at (480) 656-7301 or visit our law office at 11811 N Tatum Blvd UNIT 3031, Phoenix, AZ 85028. We offer a free case evaluation, so get the help you deserve today."} +{"text": "Mandatory before pedicure treatment\u20ac4\nA manicure at Universal Nails is much more than simply filing your nails. Your hands and nails are completely taken care of by our beauty specialists. From soaking your fingers to filing and polishing for super smooth nails. For the finishing touch, choose from one of the many polishes that completely match your taste and outfit. For a classic look we have French nail polish, but you can also go for a transparant look.\nManicure treatment + Nail polish\u20ac25\nManicure treatment + Gel polish\u20ac35\nGel and Nail polish\nWith gel polish you can strengthen the natural nail slightly and provide it with a beautiful color. With hundreds of colors to choose from, we have something for everyone! The gel polish can be applied to both your own nails and artificial nails. Gel polish is extremely popular because it is right in between nail polish and artificial nails. The gel polish is cured under an LED lamp. Where traditional nail polish only lasts for a few days, will gel polish give you beautiful, shiny nails for no less than fourteen days. Gel polish can even stay on your toes for more than four weeks without damage!\nRubber base coat + Gel polish\u20ac30\nRemove Gel polish\u20ac10\nGel polish toenails\u20ac25\nNail polish toenails\u20ac15\nLet your feet be pampered and shine with a wonderful pedicure, possibly finished with a beautiful color on the toenails! Good foot care is very important, because your feet are put under considerable strain every day. With a regular pedicure, complaints can be prevented and your feet get a well-groomed appearance. We offer a luxurious cosmetic pedicure, where the skin of the feet and toenails are wonderfully cared for.\nPedicure treatment + Nail polish\u20ac45\nPedicure treatment + Gel polish\u20ac55\nPedicure + Gel polish with French\u20ac75\nPedicure treatment + BIAB natural\u20ac80\nPedicure treatment + BIAB color\u20ac90\nPedicure treatment bag\u20ac4\nUniversal Nails was the first in the Netherlands to introduce Solar nails. These artificial nails are beautiful to look at, affordable in price and they last a long time. Solar nails are as thin as they are strong. These popular artificial nails have a beautiful, natural-looking shine. After placing Solar nails it is no longer necessary to use nail polish or airbrush. Our expert employees are happy to inform you about this new technology in nail styling. Universal Nails makes your Solar nails extra special with, for example, a beautiful gel polish or nail art design.\nNew set \u2013 Pink powder\u20ac50\nNew set \u2013 Colored powder\u20ac60\nNew set \u2013 Gel polish\u20ac60\nNew set \u2013 Baby Boom\u20ac65\nFill up \u2013 Pink powder\u20ac35\nFill up \u2013 Colored powder\u20ac40\nFill up \u2013 Gel polish\u20ac45\nFill up \u2013 Baby Boom\u20ac50\nNail art \u2013 S (per nail)\u20ac4\nNail art \u2013 M (per nail)\u20ac5\nNail art \u2013 L (per nail)\u20ac6\nRemove solar (\u20ac5 discount in combination new set)\u20ac15\nStronger than gel polish, more natural than acrylic; our \u201cbuilder in a bottle\u201d, or BIAB treatment, is exactly between the two. Enjoy strengthened, beautiful nails without filing and therefore without damage. BIAB is a flexible, firming gel that allows you to create a beautiful, even look. It is vegan, cruelty-free and free of harsh chemicals. The products also contain nutrients so that the natural nails become a little stronger after each application"} +{"text": "The initiative \"Youth against Substance Abuse in Nigeria\" addresses Substance Abuse in Nigeria by sensitizing and empowering youth leaders in the country. Youths are targeted because of their strategic roles in influencing their peers. The goal of the project is to significantly reduce substance abuse among youths in Nigeria. The project comprises a mass sensitization campaign, a workshop & a contest. The project is expected to directly impact 100 youth leaders and 5,000 youths indirectly\nThe recent investigative report released by the BBC confirmed what we at HEI already suspected, that the drug abuse by youths (defined as being between the ages of 18-35) in Nigeria is widespread and even on the rise. This poses a major problem for an already struggling economy as this age group form the major part of the productive populace of Nigeria. The long term effects are enormous; such vices are known to affect productivity of an individual, and places a burden on public health systems\nThis project strategically targets youths across various sectors in Nigeria. We intend to do an online and offline sensitization campaign, hold a contest for these youth leaders to submit a socially impactful idea to curb substance abuse, and then hold a workshop to train them on preventing and addressing the subject matter in their various organizations. By targeting youth leaders, we will be indirectly reaching those under them, and possibly those engaged in the vice.\nWe believe that these youth leaders can act as ambassadors of the message of substance abuse prevention for a long time. We hope that the ideas submitted for the socially impactful projects will form the basis of advocacy to the government on the best course of action to take in solving this menace. This project has the potential to become a national initiative reaching far and wide across Nigeria, and can even be extended to smaller age groups."} +{"text": "Updated: 2013-09-05 07:45\nChina-Africa ties best\nComment on \"White paper issued on China-Africa cooperation\" (China Daily, Aug 29)\nChina-Africa economic relationship is the most benefited relationship Africa has ever had. African countries have not enjoyed a more balanced cooperation. Institutions established by the West such as the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the World Trade Organization have imposed many restrictions on African countries. But such impositions are not part of the China-Africa relationship.\nI know many students from poor African countries studying in China on scholarships sponsored by the Chinese government. More than 90 percent of African students who have studied in China have good jobs back home thanks to Chinese companies operating across the African continent.\nAs an African in China, however, I think a lot still needs to be done for Africans in the country to allow them to live a stress-free life similar to that enjoyed by Chinese in many African countries.\nFor instance, African businesspeople with an investment capital of more than 1 million yuan ($163,000) who have lived in China for over 5 years should be able to get permanent resident permits. But the best they can get now is a 2-year temporary resident permit. Such an arrangement causes some loss both to the businesspeople and those with whom they do business.\nObeta, on China Daily website\nReaders' comments are welcome. Please send your e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org or email@example.com or to the individual columnists. China Daily reserves the right to edit all letters. Thank you.\n(China Daily 09/05/2013 page9)"} +{"text": "Middle Earth Shadow Of War Standard Steam Key Global PC\nA Global key,but it's also region-lock and CANNOT be activated and played in the region of Japan.Works on Steam and PC.\nMiddle Earth: Shadow Of War creates a unique play path with the pre-created Vengeance system, fight the devil Sauron,and discover brand-new content in the Middle earth world.\nGo behind enemy lines to forge your army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within. Experience how the award-winning Nemesis System creates unique personal stories with every enemy and follower, and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths in this epic new story of Middle-earth. In Middle-earth: Shadow of War, nothing will be forgotten.\nThe new ring has been casted,the new war is coming,but no one will forget it, and the story will start form \"Middle Earth: Shadow Of War\".In this game,the players will control a new Ring against Sauron, the player's behavior and decisions will affect the entire game world, so each player will have their own game experience .\nEvery enemy that a player is faced with in the game is randomly generated, so their characters, strengths, and weaknesses are completely different,and the players will experience completely different loyalty, betrayal and revenge, the players can also take the strategy to build their own orc army in the game."} +{"text": "What We Do\nThe Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (JWF) transforms the lives of individual Jewish women and girls through grantmaking and advocacy to further social change and strengthen families and communities.\nWho We Are\nWe launched as an independent project of Jewish United Fund in 1997 and have since grown from a small group of visionary women into the largest Jewish women's foundation in the nation. Over 380-strong, we are a diverse, multigenerational group dedicated to improving the lives of Jewish women and girls throughout the world.\nToday, JWF is a leading force committed to a vision of a safe, healthy, and inclusive world for Jewish women and girls. Pushing the agenda beyond social service, JWF employs a proven model for advancing systemic change. Since its inception, JWF has awarded more than 5.5 million in grants to 211 unique projects in Chicago, Israel, and all over the world. We invest our philanthropic dollars in the security, safety, and overall potential of Jewish women and girls, thereby advancing their quality of life and that of their families and communities.\nOur members join JWF with varied backgrounds and experience, brought together by their commitment to a world where women can grow, learn, and experience equality.\nHow We Do It\nJWF operates as a giving circle and serves as an incubator for informed Jewish philanthropists and leaders. Trustees have the unique opportunity to become empowered as funders by studying pressing issues that impact women and girls and taking a hands-on approach to grantmaking, including the opportunity to serve on committees, read grant proposals, conduct site visits, and ultimately vote on the projects that they think will have the biggest impact on the community.\nWhile embracing a Jewish and gender lens in our grantmaking, JWF Trustees direct funds to individual programs and organizations that promote economic security, legal reform, education, leadership development, and health and well-being for Jewish women and girls. Through this process, our trustees learn how to use philanthropy to effect positive social change.\nIf you are interested in learning more about JWF, please contact us."} +{"text": "Together with women who have been freed from human trafficking, Eden creates precious jewellery that carries their story.\nBe Light. Bring Hope. Share Love.\nEden's Love and Justice Post Earrings feature asymmetrical pendants engraved with 'Love' and 'Justice' which serve as a reminder of the power of these two qualities. The pendants are 0.4\" in diameter. They are available in natural or 18K gold-plated stainless steel and are set on natural or 18K gold-plated 316 medical-grade stainless steel hooks.\nThis piece was handmade by rescued women and serves as a reminder of the power of love to create justice for the millions of vulnerable women like Sandar.\nOrphaned at three years old, this beautiful little girl fell into the abusive hands of her aunt. Violence would change the trajectory of her life and see her trafficked over international borders. After bravely testifying against her captors, Sandar came to Eden broken. In Eden\u2019s safe and loving environment, Sandar learned to make the very jewelry that frees young women like her.\nWhen you wear Love & Justice, you wear a reminder to use your love to pursue justice and free the captives.\nEden\u2019s programs are based in South-East Asia which is host to more than half of the global total of human trafficking victims.\nIn 2014 Eden began its programs in Myanmar, a nation that has been a hotbed for human trafficking for years. Political instability, natural disasters, and internal ethnic infighting have led to a devastating lack of opportunity for the people of Myanmar.\nPoverty and political unrest are at the heart of Myanmar's human trafficking crisis, which has only grown more severe over recent years. The economic collapse, brought on by the pandemic and political crisis, has exacerbated the level of human trafficking and the need for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other not-for-profit organizations like Eden to fill this void and provide essential support to victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.\nThrough a relationship-focused and trauma-informed approach to programming, Eden is able to reach both individuals at high risk of trafficking and victims of human trafficking in the red-light districts of Yangon, and Northern and Eastern Shan state. This access has allowed Eden to identify and assist previously unknown victims of human trafficking, as well as collect vital migration tracking data. This unique design of programming is proven to address the root cause of their trafficking by reducing re-trafficking rates and facilitating sustainable reintegration after program graduation.\nAll profits from our jewelry sales directly benefit the women at Eden and support the following programs:\n- Drop-in Centers\n- Emergency Shelters\n- Trauma Counseling\n- Vocational Training\n- Economic Empowerment\n- Community Education\nFREE postage Australia wide for all purchases over $100!\nFlat rate shipping within Australia is $15 for orders under $100.We also offer worldwide shipping, which is calculated at a custom rate at checkout.\nEmail us as soon as you can. We\u2019ll send you an exchange form to fill out. Please keep all the tags attached, send it back to us and fill out the form stating which size you would like instead. We are not able to accept returns on sale items.\nWhat if the item I\u2019ve purchased doesn\u2019t fit?\nIf the item is faulty we can either offer you a refund or exchange the item over with a replacement product. Please email us as soon as you can and we will send you an faulty product form to fill out.\nThe item I bought is faulty."} +{"text": "Photo Caption: A four-hour SAE Baja race is a muddy marathon.\nSafety goggles are required gear in many campus labs. Mechanical engineering graduate student Sam Markkula and his teammates just prefer one that also requires a helmet, rollbars and lots of mud.\nMarkkula is a member of the UMBC chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), a student club of hands-on engineers who design, build and race an off-road vehicle for Baja SAE, a series of annual endurance races against national and international competition.\nThe group just returned triumphant from the SAE Baja East race in Auburn, Alabama, with the best overall score (7th out of 100 teams) in UMBC SAE history. Team UMBC finished ahead of cars from Georgia Tech, Auburn University, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Bucknell, Virginia Tech and other prestigious universities.\n\u201cOur months and countless hours of hard work have definitely paid off,\u201d said Mark Foster, a senior mechanical engineering major and president of UMBC Baja SAE.\nIn addition to a four-hour long endurance race, Baja SAE teams are graded on their cars\u2019 maneuverability, suspension, traction, speed, ergonomics and production cost. The 2009 UMBC team continued its tradition of excelling in the cost category, achieving their Top 10 overall results with the cheapest-to-produce car in the field.\n\u201cUMBC's Baja SAE team is now in the top 10 nationwide, but in our eyes, they are number one,\u201d said Shlomo Carmi, professor and chair of mechanical engineering. \u201cIt is especially impressive that during this difficult budget cycle, they delivered again on the \u2018best bang for the buck.\u2019 We are so proud of this team of outstanding students.\u201d\nThe Baja SAE endurance race is a sensory overload of noise and nerves. Drivers have to resist the urge to drive at top speeds so the car can last the entire duration without being disqualified, tumbling down steep hills, or crashing into logs, rocks and other cars. Other team members serve as pit crew for fuel or repair stops.\n\u201cImagine over 100 lawnmowers all running in close proximity,\u201d said Markkula. \u201cIt\u2019s quite loud. We cleaned off at least 30 pounds of mud from each car, and the drivers probably have breathed in at least a half pound by the end of the race.\u201d\nThis year\u2019s team owes a tip of the helmet to nearby Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Catonsville. A change to an independent rear suspension required moving and custom-designing the gearbox. The UMBC team was fortunate to receive help from Bill Werneke, an expert machinist and instructor of CCBC-Catonsville\u2019s manufacturing technology program.\nWerneke programmed blueprints for the gearbox design into computer-assisted manufacturing and design software, and built the rig in the workshop with the help of his students. Werneke and the CCBC program serve as an apprenticeship path and hands-on training for future machinists from across Maryland.\nBaja SAE is open to graduate or undergraduate students willing to contribute their time, learn how to operate the shop tools and who are in good academic standing. UMBC Baja SAE is advised by mechanical engineering professor Tony Farquhar.\nThe UMBC team\u2019s next race is in Wisconsin in June. For more information, visit www.sae.org and click on the Baja SAE link.\nTo watch video of UMBC\u2019s Baja SAE team in action at a 2008 event, click on the video player below:\nPosted: April 23, 2009, 12:00 PM"} +{"text": "Improve and monitor your web site\u2019s search engine rankings with our supercharged WEBSITE POSITIONING instruments. The operating system is what permits your pc software program to speak with the pc hardware As we speak, there are a number of working techniques that can be put in on a device together with Microsoft Home windows , Apple macOS , Apple iOS , Linux , Chrome OS and Android For a traditional laptop (desktop or laptop) you will be using both Microsoft Home windows, Apple macOS, or Linux.\nAnnoying advertisements on your net pages has lengthy been a problem for customers (in all probability) and Google, too. 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They need to also explain to their customers how the software program works and answer any questions that arise."} +{"text": "Director: Rob Shaw\nUnited States, 2009, 5 min\nCrew:Producer: Rob Shaw - Screenwriter: Rob Shaw - Editor: Rob Shaw - Original Score: Sirrobrob - Sound: Brian Kinkley - Animators: Rob Shaw, Sarah Hulin - Additional effects: Fred Ruff\nSales:Brian Mannion - Portland, OR, 97202, USA - T: 503-228-6206\nA fable that follows an innocently forged creation as he becomes determined to consume everything in his path. The characters and scenes of this story are driven forward by the gears of an early 20th century nickel arcade. The machine feels invincible without realizing that his last nickel has dropped.\nAbout the director\nRob Shaw bean his animation career at Philadelphia's University of the Arts. In 1997, his film Dirty Summer Fridays, funded by grants from MTV and Eastman Kodak won the award for Best Senior Thesis Film. In 2006 Shaw made the jump to director and has established his eclectic, multiple-technique style through numerous commercial and music video projects. He recently directed a video for They Might Be Giants and a series of spots for Alltel Wireless. Shaw is a Director at Bent Image Lab, an internationally recognized, award-winning animation studio based in Portland, Oregon.\nThis stop-motion film was shot on a digital SLR still camera."} +{"text": "A big part of our gym culture is to be all inclusive and welcome anyone who walks through our doors. Whether it\u2019s their very first CrossFit class or they\u2019re visiting from out of town, everyone deserves to feel comfortable during their workout with us. Ashley embodies that attitude. Always with a warm and friendly smile she makes hard workouts a little more bearable. And she\u2019s always one of the first to introduce herself to a new face and make them feel at home. Don\u2019t let her pint-size fool you though. She\u2019s strong and can bust out Fran in under 5 minutes. We\u2019re grateful to have Ashley and her family as part of the Mudtown community. Enjoy this interview!\nMember since: We joined Crossfit Mudtown Memorial Day 2016. Our first workout was Murph.\nWhat do you do for a living? My previous career was as a School Counselor, specifically elementary and middle school. I\u2019m doing my favorite job now\u2026 staying at home with my two boys.\nHow did you hear about CrossFit and what was your first workout? We were living in North Carolina when Hank started Crossfit first (we actually lived at the 400m turnaround point). I was going to the local gym for spin classes but I got jealous because Hank was making friends and I wasn\u2019t.\nHow many days do you CrossFit? What classes do you normally attend? We try to go 3-5 days a week to the 4:30pm or 5:30pm class\nFavorite CrossFit movement/workout? Air squats:) and any body weight workout\nLeast favorite CrossFit movement/workout? Snatches\nWhat motivates you/keeps you coming back to CrossFit Mudtown? The friendships and the childcare keep me coming back.\nMost embarrassing/funniest gym moment? My most embarrassing gym moment has been I\u2019ve tripped twice over my shoelaces on the 400 meter run\u2026. but as of last week it was when my child threw-up in the middle of the nutritional seminar.\nFavorite thing about Birmingham? We\u2019ve moved a lot and I\u2019ve always said that I would love to raise my kids here. Birmingham is so family oriented and has great schools.\nWhat accomplishment are you most proud of (outside and inside of the gym)? I\u2019m proud Hank and I have survived 9 moves in 10 years and the family that we\u2019ve made. Inside the gym I\u2019m proud that I finally got another bar muscle up (waited up there for 12 minutes for Hank to get one).\nWhat is your favorite meal? Red Wine:)\nWhat are some of your interests outside of CrossFit? I love to travel and spending time with family.\nWhat is one goal that you are currently working on? Improving my double-unders.\nDo you have a hidden talent? I don\u2019t have any hidden talents- I\u2019m really boring.\nTell us a fun/interesting fact not many people know about you. I was on a sinking cruise ship in Santorini Greece. We made it off safe, but lost all luggage and personal belongings. Makes for a great story over my favorite meal (see above)."} +{"text": "CAN\u2019T FIND AN ITEM? CONTACT US\nAlso known as SS109, the M-855 penetrator round is built around a 62 grain projectile that features a steel tip. The heavier weight and higher velocity of this round aid in longer range performance and deeper penetration once it hits the designated target.\n*This ammunition is not intended for use with suppressors.\nAbout Remanufactured AmmunitionFreedom Munitions operates a \"like-new\" process on remanufactured ammunition, using new projectiles, powder and primer to ensure the factory ammo performance that discriminating shooters expect. Every cartridge case is inspected for defects. Our Scharch Range Master machines are fully automated and each case is checked for any debris and pressure tested for any splits or cracks. Primers are removed, flash holes are cleared, and primer pockets are reamed to accept new primers. From that point the cases are acid washed and sized by our own designed machinery for commercial resizing to meet S.A.A.M.I specifications.\n|Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)\n|General Purpose, Self-Defense, Competition, Hunting"} +{"text": "Bridgestone Americas and Vanderbilt University join forces for \u2018radical collaboration\u2019\nNashville\u2019s excellence is greater than the sum of its parts. We have an astonishing degree of diversity in our economic base \u2014 from music to health care to automotive \u2014 the entirety of which is thriving.\nTo what do we owe that success, though? Collaboration. Nashville\u2019s distinct sense of community fosters a willingness to transcend industries and sectors for the sake of innovation, problem-solving and co-creation. When we tap into the strengths of individuals and organizations beyond our usual networks, we gain the potential for new ideas and fresh perspectives.\nOriginally published: December 13, 2023\nAuthor: Daniel Diermeier\nInstitution: Vanderbilt University\nPublished by: The Tennessean"} +{"text": "Minecraft PE 220.127.116.11 [Beta version]Download Download\nThe Minecraft PE 18.104.22.168 has been introduced as an experimental edition for Android devices.\n- Incorporated fixes are noticeable solely when the Experimental Mode is activated. Several key highlights include:\n- Bamboo-carrying rafts have been converted into rafts with chests.\n- Getting off the chest raft has been made simpler.\n- Accurate button prompts are exhibited when utilizing Suspended Signs.\n- Entities now adeptly traverse through Suspended Signs.\n- Seated Camels are faithfully exhibited after world loading.\n- Camels can now ascend up to one and a half blocks.\n- Glow Berries and Dripleaves cannot be interchanged with Suspended Signs.\n- Stacking two Bamboo mosaic tiles and then breaking them restores the same items back to the player.\n- Pistons can now break Bamboo saplings.\n- Chain Command Blocks perform seamlessly with ticks set above 0.\n- Salient Enhancements:\n- Pistons no longer propel all boat variants to the coordinates (0,0,0).\n- Proper blending of chunks occurs in updated worlds up to version 1.18.\n- Books equipped with quills now function correctly.\n- Reduced occurrence of errors during Realms connections.\n- Hoppers exert lesser strain on Minecraft usage.\n- tems now correctly return to the player\u2019s inventory in Creative mode.\n- Sign menus no longer persist when transitioning to Creative mode.\n- The item count display in item frames appears in a white color.\n- Rectified the display of renamed items when they eliminate a player\u2019s mob.\nPlayers in spectator mode no longer activate Pressure Plates.\nAll the aforementioned points pertain to the technical facets of the game.\nPlease note that this version is for testing purposes. It is strongly advised to create backups of your game worlds to prevent any loss of progres"} +{"text": "Guifre Vidal is a senior faculty member at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Canada since 2011. His work, at the interface between quantum information and condensed matter, has lead the development of a theory of many body entanglement and of the tensor network formalism to efficiently describe many body wave functions. Vidal has been awarded a Federation Fellowship (Australian research Council, 2006\u20132011) and a Distinguished Research Chair (Perimeter Institute, 2010\u20132011).\nVidal\u2019s main research contributions include: the first algorithm to efficiently simulate dynamics in one-dimensional lattice systems (TEBD, 2004) using a matrix product state (MPS), as well as the proposal of the multi-scale entanglement renormalization ansatz (MERA, 2007), a tensor network for quantum critical systems. Tensor networks, including MPS and MERA, are currently used in many disciplines, from condensed matter to quantum chemistry, and from quantum information to string theory."} +{"text": "God is our refuge and strength,\na very present help in trouble.\n2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,\nthough the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,\n3 though its waters roar and foam,\nthough the mountains tremble at its swelling. \u2013 Psalm 46:1-3\nHave you ever been caught in an unexpected downpour of rain? This happened to me one summer evening as I was walking back to my car after dinner with some friends. Without any rain gear or an umbrella, we were totally exposed to this sudden rainstorm. When we finally got to the car, we were overcome with a sense of relief \u2013 we had found refuge, a place of protection and security. Every inch of our body was soaked through, but we were safe.\nRight now, the world feels like we are caught in an unexpected summer shower (or perhaps an unexpected hurricane). We feel exposed, vulnerable, unsure of where we are truly safe. For most of us, this fear of exposure to disease is a new sensation; we have never faced the reality of an invisible virus that could be lurking around any corner. Normal life activities that once seemed mundane \u2013 like running errands or being with our friends \u2013 now might make us feel anxious and insecure.\nPsalm 46 reminds us that we have a hope in Jesus as our refuge, a place we can run to for protection from life\u2019s unexpected and scary moments. Even when we feel totally exposed\u2014like being caught in a summer shower without an umbrella\u2014we have a very present refuge in Jesus. Later in the psalm, the psalmist describes Jesus as a fortress, indicating that Jesus is strong enough to protect us from the fiercest of our enemies. Yet there is also a great tenderness about our refuge in Jesus: His presence is not only strong, but safe and comforting, like burying yourself the warmth of your bed on a cold evening.\nUnlike an umbrella that might blow away with the wind, Jesus is a refuge that can never be moved. Because He is the God of the universe, the One who \u201cupholds the universe by the word of his power,\u201d we have the assurance that running to Jesus for refuge is the safest place we could ever be (Hebrews 1:3). And because we are united to Jesus by faith, we don\u2019t have to run far to find shelter\u2014we have access to the stronghold of Jesus at all times in all places. As we live in these uncertain times, let us fix our eyes on where our truest safety is found: our refuge Jesus Christ. Psalm 46 reminds us that when we feel unsafe, scared, or unprotected, we can run to Jesus and rest in the presence of His perfect protection. We can take refuge in His Word, ask Him to be our shelter in prayer, and remind ourselves\u2014as well as our family in Christ\u2014that God is the best place to find our sense of peace and security.\nPsalm 46 ends with a charge to \u201cbe still, and know that I am God.\u201d What a comfort! Taking refuge in God, our fortress, means we can rest, be still, and know that He is God. We are praying this over your community today as we all gather for refuge in the shelter of our strong and comforting God.\n- Where are some places you typically run for refuge when you are feeling scared or anxious? Your phone? A friend? Burying yourself in school work? How is God a far more secure shelter than the other places we look for refuge?\n- When was the last time you felt afraid or unprotected and you found refuge in God? How did God end up protecting you?\n- What is the place of your life that feels the most unprotected or unstable right now? How can you run to God and take shelter in Him today?"} +{"text": "Study faster thanks to Winteruni\nThis is the Winter University powered by EY\nWU Vienna, as Austria's leading university for economics and social sciences, meets the increasing demands with its versatility and high quality. In order to reduce the gap between the duration of studies specified in the curriculum and the actual duration of studies, WU implemented a widely respected \"pioneer model\" in the study program in September 2001: additional courses were offered in blocks during the vacations, followed by an examination, for which there was a particular backlog demand based on a needs analysis conducted in the previous semester. The response was enormous: the courses were fully booked within a short time. In retrospect, the students referred to this study acceleration program as the \"Winter University\".\nAmong the most important goals of the study acceleration program:\nAllowing students to take advantage of lecture-free time, thereby avoiding study delays and shortening the length of study.\nOffering block courses for working students.\nThe Winter University 2022 will take place from 31.01.-26.02.2022, in about 54 courses will cover more than 62,00 study places."} +{"text": "OBIA - Data Warehouse Application Console (DAC)\nDAC is a command and control interface for the OBIA data warehouse to allow for set up, configuration, administration, and monitoring of data warehouse processes.\nDesigned specifically for organizations using Oracle Business Intelligence Applications implementing Informatica PowerCenter as their ETL tool, Oracle DAC offers a rich suite of application-specific features that complement the Informatica ETL platform:\n- Dynamic generation of subject areas and execution plans\n- Dynamic settings for parallelism and load balancing\n- Intelligent task queue engine based on user-defined and computed scores\n- Index management for ETL and query performance\n- Embedded high-performance OTLP change capture techniques\n- Restart from any point of failure\n- Phase-based analysis tools for isolating ETL bottlenecks\nOther Oracle DAC features help you minimize installation, setup, and configuration time; manage metadata driven dependencies and relationships; and apply performance-based execution techniques.\nSome parameters are defined as Source System Parameters\u2026 Other are defined in the task (Design > Tasks > select and choose the Parameters tab below).\nWhy do I need to use DAC ?\nPosted by Dylan Wan on January 8, 2007\nData Warehouse Application Console (DAC) works together with Informatica to acomplish the ETL for pre-packaged BI applications.\nHere are what happen behind the scene:\n- DAC publish the changes from OLTP\n- Informatica extracts the changes from the change log published by DAC as well as from the base table\n- Informatica load the data to the stage tables and the target tables in the data warehouse\n- DAC manage the performance by dropping indexes, truncating stage tables, rebuilding the indexes, and analyzing the tables during the process\nIf you do not use DAC, you have to write your own custom change capture process and need to redesign from scratch an ETL method that allow the restart of the ETL process from point of failure at record level. The biggest saving is that DAC can survive during the upgrade , while your custom processes cannot."} +{"text": "The Municipal Chief Executive for Jomoro Municipal Assembly, Hon. Louisa Iris Arde on 11th May, 2023 led officials of the National Youth Authority (NYA) headed by the Western Regional Director, Mr. Edwin Amponsah to inspect a site earmarked for the construction of a Youth Resource Centre at Elubo.\nAccording to a research conducted by the National Youth Authority, it has been identified that there are a lot of crime related activities in Elubo including drug trafficking and illegal mining. Recently, there have been cases of human trafficking where Ghanaians and other foreign nationals were arrested for attempting to traffic young girls to Cote D\u2019Ivoire for prostitution. Ghana has been losing thousands if not millions of cedis to smugglers who are mostly unemployed youth at various unapproved routes at Elubo.\nThe causal factors include:\nlack of access to youth resource centres\nLack of support systems and business opportunities\nInadequate psycho-social counsellors.\nInadequate knowledge of SRH issues\nweak institutional linkages\nPer the research, it is evident that there is the need for the establishment of a youth resource centre in Elubo to address these challenges. Taking cognisance of the vital ingredients that go into the establishment of such centres, strategic partnerships should be built to ensure their functionality.\nThe project goal is to provide youth friendly services and economic empowerment opportunities to the border communities of both countries.\nThe project aims to construct a well-equipped youth resource center where young people can have access to ASRH information, psycho-social counselling, job opportunities and business support services. Volunteers will be recruited through NYA\u2019s National Youth Volunteer Program to execute this project. The multi-purpose center will have the following facilities: General office, Counselling center, Language center, Commerce and trade center (AfCFTA office), Migration secretariat, Health/Screening center, Conference room and 2 dormitories.\nPROVISION OF YOUTH-FRIENDLY SERVICES\nThe Youth Resource Centre will be run by resource persons and professional volunteers that will provide services like Sexual and Reproductive Health care for young people, psychosocial counselling for drug addicts and at-risk youth.\nAlso an AfCFTA Secretariat at the center will provide business support services and opportunities to young traders and entrepreneurs. To tackle the issue of language barrier, a center will be established for the youth to access the services of interpreters.\nPer the psychology of the youth, the centre will be youth-friendly and beneficiaries will be accorded the necessary privacy and confidentiality as well as ample attention.\nNYA will directly implement the project with the support of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) such as the Ghana Immigration Service, AfCFTA Secretariat, Ghana Enterprise Agency, NCCE, Ghana Police Service, Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, the Food and Drugs Authority, Mental Health Authority, the National Drugs Authority (NDA), NACOB, the Department of Social Development, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, Religious bodies and Traditional Authorities.\nThe project is anticipated to commence after assessment of the site and approval by Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Hon. Pious Enam Hadzide and will be completed and inaugurated in September 2023."} +{"text": "Title: Galloping through Harmony: The Horse-Friendly Trails of Ochoco National Forest\nOchoco National Forest in Oregon is a beloved destination for horse enthusiasts, offering a range of trails that cater to equestrians of various skill levels. Read on to discover the specific trails that welcome our equine companions in this breathtaking forest. Here's our curated list:\n1. **Round Mountain Trail (Trail No. 805):** This 10.5-mile moderate out-and-back trail begins at the Walton Sno-Park and conveys riders through an old-growth forest. Panoramic views of the Ochoco Mountains await those who reach the summit of Round Mountain. Be prepared for a challenging climb, though!\n2. **Lookout Mountain Trail (Trail No. 804):** One of the most popular trails, the 6.5-mile Lookout Mountain Trail offers rewarding views of the Mountain range and Wildcat Mountain. The trail is open to horse traffic, although it is rated as challenging due to steep inclines.\n3. **Walton Lake Loop Trail (Trail No. 847):** Circumnavigating the beautiful Walton Lake, this 1.2-mile loop trail is perfect for a quick and easy horseback ride. It's idyllic and peaceful, great for beginners or a relaxed outing.\n4. **Black Canyon Wilderness Loop (Trail No. 820):** Taking horse riders through distinct ecosystems and old mining sites, this rugged 17-mile loop trail promises an immersive wilderness experience. It guarantees picturesque canyon views and solitude, though it's only recommended for experienced riders due to its length and toughness.\n5. **South Prong Trail (Trail No. 821):** This trail is an easy 8-mile out-and-back venture located near the small town of Paulina. It's a horse-friendly path that winds through a scented pine forest, crossing South Prong Creek, and ideal for those desiring a serene forest journey.\nEach of these equine-friendly trails offers a unique riding experience set against the backdrop of Oregon\u2019s unspoiled wilderness. To ensure a safe trip, remember to check the up-to-date trail conditions and follow proper trail etiquette.\nSo saddle up and hit the trails at Ochoco National Forest for an unforgettable equestrian adventure!\n- U.S Forest Service: Ochoco National Forest (https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ochoco/home)\n- AllTrails (https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/oregon/ochoco-national-forest/horseback-riding)\nRemember: Always verify trail regulations and conditions directly with the official source before your visit.\nNOTE: This article was researched and written by AI for SEO purposes only and isn't generally meant for human consumption - although a lot of the information can be helpful 99% of the time. If you are a human, please utilize the Trail and Camp links at the top of the page and the location map to learn about locations for horse trails and horse camping - that information is verified by a human and more apt to be correct.... althought human error is a thing too. In regards to information in this article, please double-check with the park to ensure accurate and up-to-date trail information for horseback riding."} +{"text": "Masked, Hiding Behind Plain Sight, an exhibit of artwork by Judy Blahut, will be on view at Art League Gallery November 3-28. Blahut\u2019s work, reminiscent of kaleidoscopic images, is largely abstract and inspired by nature. This collection of acrylic paintings, charcoal drawings and sculptures aims to explore the space between the observable and the hidden in the form of an object. Blahut deconstructs natural objects such as plants and shells and reassembles them in a new way, thereby creating a new relationship between the object and the viewer. \u201cIt\u2019s an exploration of life interrupted yet forever connected,\u201d she says.\nBlahut\u2019s background is in education, yet painting has always been her passion. \u201cMy paintings are an extension of my emotional and physical life. They are the most authentic part of me\u2026They are the expression of the inner emotional places that I pass through daily. The painting\u2019s method is interrupted and fractured in order to illustrate the fragility of what we experience and hold as our truth, masked or obvious.\u201d\nAn opening reception will be held Wednesday, November 4, 5-7pm. Blahut will lead a gallery walk on Wednesday, November 11 at 11am, and hold a demo of her work on Wednesday, November 25 at 11am. Please RSVP to email@example.com in order to attend any of these events as spots are limited to facilitate social distancing.\nArt League Gallery is dedicated to providing as safe an environment as possible. To that end, Art League is following all CDC and Town of Hilton Head guidelines, including mandatory masks for patrons and all employees, contactless and cashless service, frequent sanitization of the gallery, and a limit of 10 visitors in the gallery at any one time except during special events.\nArt League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843-681-5060."} +{"text": "WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH SHAAKE TO CUSTOM DESIGN THEIR ENTIRE SIGNAGE LAYOUT\nFULL BESPOKE SHOP DESIGN & FIT\nShaake came to us about a new exciting revamp they were looking to carry out in both their shops, located in Castle Quarter and Chantry Place, Norwich.\nFollowing on-site meetings, we discussed the various options which we provide and how the client can utilise space within the shop.\nThe client provided a brand guidelines package which we adjusted and amended to create an eye-catching visual for the customer to understand how the shop will appear once complete, preventing any surprises when we carry out the install.\nThe signage package included the following:\n- Illuminated shop sign, consisting of aluminium built-ups with an opal face to allow internal LEDS to bring the sign to life!\n- Internally we created a menu board which was constructed from aluminium, powder-coated white and illuminates again via internal LEDS.\n- Utilising space inside we printed and installed a custom wall wrap, using a high adhesive vinyl ensuring longevity.\n- Various types of point-of-sale signage which can host A/4 or A5 posters to help promote offers etc."} +{"text": "Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland, which is a small walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder in men. The prostate gland produces seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but with early detection and appropriate treatment, many cases can be effectively managed.\nCauses and Risk Factors\nThe exact cause of prostate cancer is not fully understood, but certain risk factors can increase the likelihood of its development:\n- Age: Prostate cancer is more common in older men, with the risk increasing significantly after the age of 50.\n- Family History: Having a family history of prostate cancer, especially in a first-degree relative, can increase the risk.\n- Race/Ethnicity: African American men have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, and it often tends to be more aggressive in this population.\n- Obesity: Being overweight or obese may increase the risk of developing aggressive forms of prostate cancer.\nIn the early stages, prostate cancer may not cause noticeable symptoms. As the cancer progresses, symptoms might include:\n- Frequent urination, especially at night.\n- Difficulty starting or stopping urination.\n- Weak or interrupted urine flow.\n- Blood in the urine or semen.\n- Erectile dysfunction.\n- Discomfort or pain in the pelvic area.\n- Prostate cancer is often detected through routine screenings, primarily the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal examination (DRE).\n- If the PSA level is elevated or if an abnormality is felt during the DRE, further tests, such as a prostate biopsy, may be recommended.\nStaging and Grading\n- Staging determines the extent and spread of the cancer within the prostate and nearby tissues. The TNM system (Tumor, Node, Metastasis) is commonly used for staging.\n- Grading is done using the Gleason score, which assesses the appearance of cancer cells under a microscope. The score helps predict how aggressive the cancer is.\n- Treatment options for prostate cancer depend on factors such as the stage of the cancer, the patient\u2019s overall health, and individual preferences.\n- Active Surveillance: For low-risk cases, especially in older men, active surveillance involves closely monitoring the cancer without immediate treatment.\n- Surgery: Surgical removal of the prostate (prostatectomy) is a common treatment option, which can be done through open surgery or minimally invasive techniques like robotic-assisted surgery.\n- Radiation Therapy: High-energy radiation is used to target and kill cancer cells.\n- Hormone Therapy: Reducing levels of male hormones (androgens) can slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.\n- Chemotherapy: Medications are used to kill cancer cells or slow their growth.\n- Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy: These newer approaches harness the immune system or target specific molecules involved in cancer growth.\nThe prognosis for prostate cancer varies widely based on factors like the stage at diagnosis, the aggressiveness of the cancer, and the effectiveness of treatment. Many cases of prostate cancer are slow-growing and may not require immediate aggressive treatment.\nScreening, early detection, and open communication with healthcare providers are key factors in managing prostate cancer effectively. Regular check-ups and discussions with a healthcare provider can help determine the best course of action based on individual circumstances and preferences."} +{"text": "Effective Date: Nov. 20th, 2023\nWelcome to Prompter. These Terms of Service (\"Terms\") govern your access to and use of Prompter\u2019s services, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through https://prompter.engineer (the \"Service\").\n2. Service Description\nPrompter is an online tool designed for debugging and optimizing prompts. It provides users with resources and functionalities to analyze and improve the efficiency of their prompts.\n3. 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Dodd, D-Napa. \u201cWhether it is a city council or school board meeting, or artists and activists trying to improve their neighborhoods, Davis Media Access has provided a critical means to educate and inform the public. We are better off for this dedicated group of community leaders and I\u2019m proud to recognize them for all they do.\u201d\n\u201cIn a time of crisis, DMA worked hard to become a countywide resource for Yolo County, documenting local response to the pandemic,\u201d said Autumn Labbe-Renault, the nonprofit\u2019s executive director. \u201cWe are honored and gratified that Sen. Dodd has recognized our work in this way, and look forward to continued service.\u201d\nOriginally incorporated in 1988 as Davis Community Television, Davis Media Access is a nonprofit community media center operating in a facility on 5th Street. The organization includes satellite, television, internet and radio capability. It also manages Davis Joint Unified School District\u2019s educational access Channel 17. Additionally, it offers training, equipment and technical assistance for people who produce content for KDRT and Channel 15. DMA also maintains a valuable archive of community content.\nDavis Media Access played a critical role during the pandemic, disseminating key information about the spread of the virus and locations where people could get vaccinated, among other things.\nTop row (L to R): Autumn Labbe-Renault, executive director; Darrick Servis, director of operations; Jeff Shaw, production manager; Diane Dedoshka, studio manager. Middle Row: Jim Buchanan, operations assistant; Diane Crumley, community outreach coordinator; Bill Wagman, board chair; Jeff Hudson, board member. Bottom Row: Robin Kozloff, board member, Ulfat Shaikh, board member, Ashley Woodbury, board member\nSenator Bill Dodd represents the 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties. You can learn more about the district and Senator Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd."} +{"text": "Views: 124 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2023-12-12 Origin: Site\nThe XPS Special Committee of the China Plastics Association held the \"2023 Annual Meeting and Re-election Conference of the XPS Special Committee of the China Plastics Association\" at the Holiday Inn Guangzhou R&F Airport from December 6 to 8, 2023. We sincerely invite representatives from XPS panels and upstream and downstream enterprises, universities, scientific research units and testing institutions to attend the meeting to build a broad communication platform for the industry and discuss the difficulties and opportunities for industry development under the new situation, strengthen cooperation in the upstream and downstream industry chains, and promote high-quality development of the XPS foam board production line industry.\nChina Plastics Processing Industry Association Polystyrene Extrusion Foaming Sheet Professional Committee is a branch of China Plastics Processing Industry Association. It is a voluntary organization composed of companies engaged in polystyrene extrusion foaming sheet products and scientific research institutions of universities and colleges. It is a national, industrial, non-profit and unincorporated social organization that is authoritative in the industry.\nGuo Xinqi, director of the XPS Special Committee of the China Plastics Association and chairman of Nanjing Feininger Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd., was invited to attend the meeting. After review by experts from the XPS Special Committee of the China Plastics Association and evaluation by the China Plastics Processing Industry Association, Nanjing Feininger Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd. has been awarded the title of \"Top Ten Enterprises in China's Polystyrene Extruded Foam Sheet Industry in 2022\". The association hired Mr. Guo Xinqi as an expert in the \"Expert Working Group of XPS Special Committee of China Plastics Association\".\nLying in Nanjing Tangshan Industrial Area, Feininger (Nanjing) Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd (shortened as Feininger) is established in the year 2001 and covers an area of 70 acres. Feininger is the first professional manufacturer of XPS Extrusion Line and XPS Foam Board here in China. At the same time we are the unique enterprise specializing in XPS Foam as well as developing, manufacturing and selling of XPS equipment.\nAs demonstration enterprise appointed by World Environment-protection Organization, National High-tech Enterprise, Jiangsu Provincial Enterprise in Building Efficiency, Feininger bears Innovation through her developing. The professional R& D center of Feininger has close co-operations with some academies and research institutions. In the year of 2002, Feininger firstly design and manufacture high quality XPS Foam Board Production Line in China. Since then we have contributed to research of XPS technology, continuously improved the product, which enables us to be leader in XPS foaming industry home and abroad.\nOur company is diligent in innovation, focus on details, to provide global customers with high quality and cost-effective products is our goal, we will work hard and continue to improve."} +{"text": "Paycor is a unified human capital management platform that modernizes the way you manage people. It includes management capabilities for recruiting and onboarding, HR & benefits, learning and training, time and attendance, payroll and tax, and reporting and analytics.\nPaycor modernises all aspects of people management, from recruitment to retainment and building a company culture. The real selling point is its ability to unify all forms of employee data into one single platform. With Paycor, you'll no longer need to switch platforms, log in to multiple systems or duplicate data entry.\nRecruiting and OnboardingPaycor's recruiting and onboarding software optimizes and streamlines your recruiting process to help you find the top talent, then engage and retain them through effective onboarding. It gives you a top notch Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that is simple, smart, and designed by recruiting professionals. You can then manage every aspect of the onboarding process in a more effective way.\nLearning ManagementPaycor uses an award-winning learning management system that combines virtual, classroom, mobile and social capabilities in a single platform. Your employees can learn at their own pace, and access self-paced training on the go, from any device. It helps you to make learning more accessible for everyone, and provides useful tools to easily organize, manage and track training.\nReporting and AnalyticsThe Paycor HR Reporting and Analytics module gives you true insights and actionable data, and allows you to quickly run the reports you need. No two businesses are the same, so Paycor's reporting metrics are customizable to your specific business needs. It provides deeper insights into your HR, time and payroll solutions to give you the full picture and identify actionable outcomes from your data.\nPricingPaycor pricing information is available on a direct quote basis.\nBottom LineOverall, Paycor is a complete and unified human capital management or HR software solution. It covers all of your HR needs in an effective way, helping you to streamline all of your HR processes and increase productivity and performance."} +{"text": "As cheeky as a monkey, as quiet as a mouse.\n12 animals illustrated in a cloth book, each with their own characteristic features to identify with. There is even a little illustration inside the box!\nScreen printed onto 100% cotton, and finished with a retro style pinking sheared edge, these little books are the perfect gift for any little one developing their social and colour recognition skills.\n6 pages, 12 sides illustrated with gorgeous animals and packaged in a beautifully printed gift box, illustrated on both the inside and out.\n- 6 double sided pages\n- Soft cotton book\n- Suitable from 12 months+"} +{"text": "Zodiacal Sign of VIRGO\n|\u0907\u0938 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u0947\u0916\u093c\u0915 \u0939\u0948\u0902 \u0938\u092e\u094d\u092a\u093e\u0926\u0915\nVIRGO 23rd of August \u2013 22nd of September\nThe natives of Virgo suffer great amorous deceptions.\n\"Zodiacal Course\" \u2013 Samael Aun Weor\nThe natives of Virgo suffer in love and undergo great deceptions, due to the fact that Venus, the star of love, in Virgo, is in exile.\nVirgo is the zodiacal sign of the Virgin Mother of the World; it is the house of Mercury, its minerals are the jasper and the emerald.\nIn practice we have been able to verify that Virgo natives are unfortunately quite excessively reasoning, beyond the normal, and skeptical by nature.\nReason, the intellect are very necessary, but when they come out of their orbit, they are then very harmful.\nThe natives of Virgo are good in science, psychiatry, medicine, naturism, the laboratory, pedagogy, etc., etc., etc.\nThe natives of Virgo cannot get along with Pisces people and that is why we advise them to avoid marriages with Piscine people.\nThe most lamentable thing of Virgo people is the inertia and skepticism which characterizes them. However, it is interesting to know that that tense inertia tends to go from the material to the spiritual, up to where it is accessible through experience.\nThe critical-analytical talent of Virgo is formidable and among the great geniuses of this sign is Goethe who succeeded in transcending the material, inertia, and entered high scientific spirituality.\nNonetheless, all Virgo natives are not Goethe. Ordinarily, the materialists, atheists and enemies of everything that smells of spirituality abound among the mediocre of this sign.\nThe egotism of the mediocre people of Virgo is something too grotesque and repugnant, but the Goethe of Virgo are genial and highly altruistic and profoundly disinterested.\n\"Esoteric Treatise of Hermetic Astrology\" - SAMAEL AUN WEOR\nGoto Image Gallery Astrology and Zodiac - Johfra Bosschart\n|< Zodiacal Sign of LEO\n|Zodiacal Sign of LIBRA >\n|\u0928\u094b\u0938\u093f\u0938 \u0914\u0930 \u0928\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0924\u093f\u0938\u093f\u0938\u094d\u092e\n|\u092e\u093e\u0928\u0938\u093f\u0915\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0906\u0924\u094d\u092e\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928\n|\u091a\u0947\u0924\u0928\u093e \u0915\u093e \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0924\u0928\n|\u0915\u093e\u092c\u0932\u093e\u0939 \u0914\u0930 \u092e\u0928\u0941\u0937\u094d\u092f \u0915\u0940 \u0930\u091a\u0928\u093e\n|\u0906\u0924\u094d\u092e\u093e \u0915\u093e \u0905\u0927\u094d\u092f\u092f\u0928\n|\u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928 \u0914\u0930 \u092e\u0943\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0941 \u0915\u0947 \u0930\u0942\u092a\n|\u091c\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0924\u093f\u0937 \u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e/ \u091c\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0924\u093f\u0937 \u091a\u0915\u094d\u0930\n|\u0938\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0932\u094c\u0915\u093f\u0915 \u0928\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0924\u093f\u0938\u093f\u0938\u094d\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u092e\u0939\u093e\u0928 \u0917\u0941\u0923\n|\u0905\u092d\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0938\u093f\u0915 \u0928\u094b\u0938\u093f\u0938 \u0914\u0930 \u0927\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928"} +{"text": "The Incredible Light Beings of the Cosmos \u2013 Antonia Scott-Clark\nAntonia Scott-Clark has been researching the modern \u201clight orb\u201d phenomena for the past several years and has come to some astonishing conclusions. She has been photographing orbs for many years but started photographing them in earnest from the year 2000 onwards. She describes herself as always having been an incurable roving paranormal butterfly flitting from mystical flower to mystical flower without settling for long on any one bloom until orbs, which she prefers to call Light Beings, entered her life. She took these very seriously and has conducted a private research into the phenomenon. The results of her findings are described in this book and also included are many of her spectacular photographs. With her friend, GoGos lead singer Belinda Carlisle, Antonia tells of her many adventures with orbs and answers such questions as: Can you see orbs with the naked eye?; Are orbs intelligent?; What are the Black Villages?; What is the connection between orbs and crop circles? And tons more. Antonia gives instruction on how to photograph orbs, and how to communicate with these Light Beings of the Cosmos."} +{"text": "In 1991, when Details of Classic Boat Construction first appeared (published by W.W. Norton), I rushed to get a copy. I wasn\u2019t disappointed. Larry Pardey and his wife, Lin, built their cutter, Seraffyn, themselves, the old fashioned way \u2013 plank on frame. And what a beautiful job they did on her. What\u2019s more, they\u2019ve lived aboard and cruised extensively for many hard ocean miles. This combination of practical boatbuilding combined with practical voyaging gives Larry a unique and valuable perspective.\nThe current, slightly revised, edition is very similar to the first edition of the book. It provides one of very finest step-by-step explanations of the hows and the whys of traditional carvel boatbuilding ever published. Extraordinarily clear process photos and line drawings make things plainer still.\nI did have reservations about a couple of items. Larry includes lists of the pros and cons of various construction methods and options. I found these lists to be weighted toward traditional techniques. Such traditional techniques are excellent, but I could redo many of the pro-and-con lists quite differently, reaching substantially different conclusions.\nThe other reservation is that Larry comes out full-bore and guns blazing against the use of modern marine epoxy for virtually any boatbuilding application. Indeed, this \u2014 he stated \u2014 was one of the reasons he revised and reissued Details of Classic Boat Construction. He provides examples of epoxy failures and lists many epoxy shortcomings. As with his comparative lists, however \u2013 strong as his condemnation of epoxy is \u2013 I, and the boatbuilders I work with, can\u2019t agree. I have designed several entirely wood-epoxy craft, now many years old. One 42-footer, for instance, has over 10,000 miles on her, 70 percent of them in southern waters, and she\u2019s good as new. Yards like Rybovitch Spencer, Covey Island Boatworks, Van Dam Marine, and many others have built literally hundreds of wood-epoxy vessels, which have proven incredibly tough, long-lived, and maintenance-free.\nSo, do these two reservations detract seriously from the book as a whole? Not at all. The explanations of plank-on-frame construction are so clear and comprehensive that everyone who owns a traditional wooden boat, is repairing one, or is building one really should have a copy of this book for reference. Even builders of modern wood-epoxy boats will benefit from the superb construction information in Details of Classic Boat Construction \u2013 The Hull. I consider it a must-read and hope Larry will go on and write future volumes on the cabin and fitting out."} +{"text": "- Gradient Descent Finds Global Minima for Generalizable Deep Neural Networks of Practical Sizes(arXiv)\nAbstract : In this paper, we theoretically prove that gradient descent can find a global minimum of non-convex optimization of all layers for nonlinear deep neural networks of sizes commonly encountered in practice. The theory developed in this paper only requires the practical degrees of over-parameterization unlike previous theories. Our theory only requires the number of trainable parameters to increase linearly as the number of training samples increases. This allows the size of the deep neural networks to be consistent with practice and to be several orders of magnitude smaller than that required by the previous theories. Moreover, we prove that the linear increase of the size of the network is the optimal rate and that it cannot be improved, except by a logarithmic factor. Furthermore, deep neural networks with the trainability guarantee are shown to generalize well to unseen test samples with a natural dataset but not a random dataset.\n2. Gradient Descent Finds Global Minima of Deep Neural Networks (arXiv)\nAbstract : Gradient descent finds a global minimum in training deep neural networks despite the objective function being non-convex. The current paper proves gradient descent achieves zero training loss in polynomial time for a deep over-parameterized neural network with residual connections (ResNet). Our analysis relies on the particular structure of the Gram matrix induced by the neural network architecture. This structure allows us to show the Gram matrix is stable throughout the training process and this stability implies the global optimality of the gradient descent algorithm. We further extend our analysis to deep residual convolutional neural networks and obtain a similar convergence resul"} +{"text": "Pay With Crypto At Checkout!\nTackle cold weather with the help of dYdX. This heavyweight beanie features an\nembroidered dYdX logo on the front.\n- Colour: Black\n- Elastic acrylic fabric\n- Embroidered graphic\n- Wash at 30\u00b0C. Do not tumble dry. 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DASL works closely with communities in Asia and collaborates with researchers from around the world who share our passion for applying rigorous quantitative methods and interdisciplinary tools to reduce the risks faced by cities and communities to natural hazards. We also take seriously the social and ecological context of our work \u2014 anthropogenic climate change and the increasing frequency of disasters that affect the most vulnerable \u2014 and strive to build a group culture that is sustainable, supportive, and aligned with our values. We are a young, dynamic research group looking to grow.We currently have openings for post-doctoral researchers, research associates, and PhD students. Click the link below to learn more. OPPORTUNITIES\nThe DASL team is young, diverse, and interdisciplinary: engineers, ethnographers, risk modelers, artists, and more are working together to advance the frontiers of risk and resilience research.\nKeep up with our latest research: publications, conferences, events, blogs, and more.\nYou can find us at our offices located in the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University. Please call or email us in advance to fix an appointment."} +{"text": "The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta in Yazoo City hosted a remarkable guest, Ms. Hattie Williams, Assistant Vice President at the Bank of Yazoo. Ms. Williams, a trailblazer in her own right, shared her inspiring life journey with the members of the Club, igniting a fire within them to dream big and pursue their aspirations. Through her compelling personal story and empowering words, she reminded these young individuals of the power of education, perseverance, and the boundless opportunities that lie ahead.\nA Story of Determination:\nMs. Williams started her talk by recounting her mother's relentless efforts to provide for their family. Working two or more jobs, her mother instilled in her the understanding that education was the key to breaking the cycle of working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Ms. Williams emphasized that education broadens horizons and equips individuals with the tools necessary to achieve their dreams and create a brighter future.\nSeize the Moment:\nAs Ms. Williams addressed the young members of the Boys & Girls Club, she stressed the importance of starting good habits and mastering the basics early on. She encouraged them to seize the present moment, emphasizing that now is the time to lay the foundation for their future successes. By nurturing a strong work ethic and fostering a love for learning, she assured them they could be anything they aspired to be.\nHighlighting her accomplishments, Ms. Williams proudly mentioned that she was the first black female alderwoman in Yazoo City. Her remarkable achievement shattered stereotypes and opened doors for future generations. As she shared her story, Ms. Williams challenged the Club members to believe in themselves. Her powerful message resonated as she encouraged them to become pioneers and catalysts for change.\nA Life of Service:\nBeyond her impressive banking career, Ms. Williams has been deeply involved in her community. With 31 years of experience in the banking industry, including 30 years at the Bank of Yazoo, she has dedicated her life to serving others. Ms. Williams is a proud alumna of Jackson State University and the Mississippi School of Banking, showcasing her commitment to personal and professional growth.\nMoreover, she is an active member of numerous community organizations, such as the King Solomon M. B. Church, the Lady Achievers Social Club, the Mrs. Leola Dillard Memorial Scholarship Foundation, and the Martha Coker Green Houses Board of Trustees. Ms. Williams's lifelong dedication to philanthropy has significantly impacted Yazoo City, fostering a culture of giving back and supporting others.\nThis visit from Ms. Hattie Williams proved to be a transformative experience for all involved. Through her powerful personal story, she encouraged our young individuals to pursue education, embrace good habits, and dream big.\nAs a role model and trailblazer, Ms. Williams exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, dedication, and service. Her unwavering commitment to her community and her lifelong philanthropy reflect the profound impact one person can make.\nThe Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta is incredibly grateful to Ms. Hattie Williams for sharing her story and inspiring the next generation to reach for the stars. With her guidance, these young minds will undoubtedly shape a future filled with hope, possibilities, and the determination to make a difference."} +{"text": "Welcome to Madressa-E-Anjumane-Islam Trust\nM.A.I. came into existence as a result sincere endeavors of visionaries and devoted people of kathor and its founders of kathor and South Africa.\nIn the beginning they made arrangement for income so that M.A.I. could stand on its own foot. They constructed the house for M.A.I. Trust and then the boarding.\nThe name of M.A.I. was well known not only in Gujarat but throughout the country. In those days the fragrance of Deeni education had spread far and wide.\nThis fame was a matter of great pride for the institution. Due to the need of circumstances the institutions started talking interest in imparting worldly education.\nFor this purpose we got a house in Kathradawadi in 1981 and foundation of the first school was laid by Marhoom Dr. A.M. Moolla Saheb.\nThus, a beginning in imparting worldly education was made gradually the institution started making progress.\nThe undaunted efforts of our enthusiastic founder trustees and whole heated support and co-operation of our generous donors and well wishers we have today before us\nthis gigantic M.A.I. Educational Campus which is a great pride for Kathor village."} +{"text": "The world itself is quite small, more like a moon than a planet. It\u2019s quite low gravity, only around seven units, and very cold.\nThe world orbits a dwarf star in the thin band of warmth sufficient for the surface of the planet to support oxygen, water, and other things to keep the planet\u2019s Human populace alive. Humanity, however, has to cling to the equatorial (approximately) one-third of the surface as the more polar regions can reach incredibly low temperatures \u2013 during some years, low enough to precipitate some of the vital gasses out of the atmosphere at the poles themselves.\nDespite this, the planet has a remarkably robust biosphere, even more amazingly it possesses such a biosphere from pole to pole.\nNear the equator the biology of the world is largely a mix of tundras, cold-swamps, and ice-jungle, with typical temperate zones hugging the few degrees above and below the actual equator. Approaching the poles you find a shift toward silicate life, and other ice-world biologies as well as unusual forms extremophilic carbon/water life. Plants on Nor\u0135ek are more closely related to ferns, and some do not metabolise carbon dioxide, but various ammonia-based gases instead. Most life on the planet is found under its considerable ocean, which is exceedingly deep for a world so small and filled with geothermal vents than keep the lower reaches liquid. Underwater all forms of life from bacteria to fungus to reptiles to mammals can be found. On the surface it is primarily insects, saurians, and a few mammals as well as the fern-like planets.\nGeologically there are two major continents and one minor one which have only separated from a single continent in the last 500,000 standard years so are fairly close together. There are also numerous archipelagos of volcanic islands scattered around the ocean. Geysers abound on the landmasses, and the hot springs tend to be the population centres for the Nor\u0135ek\u00e9 whether you mean Human or animal.\nEconomically the world is part of the Galfarran Union and while on the poorer end of the spectrum is still considered \u201caverage wealth\u201d by the Galfarran Trade Council. Their major exports are in a few exotic alloys that are produced in the planet\u2019s mantle and collected at lava flows (for example, Nor\u0135ek is the best source for bleth\u0135\u015d); their woodcrafts have long been a powerful artisan market as the profoundly long and isolating winters leave plenty of time to perfect handcrafts which couples well with the extreme beauty of the wood of Nor\u0135ek\u2019s few species of tree; they also produce many raw goods needed by various cosmetics industries in the form of oils, volcanic rocks, etc.\nNo worlds in the Nor\u0135ek system have moons, but the first four planets, Nor\u0135ek being the third, are all so close to each other and their star that they can be seen quite clearly in one another\u2019s skies.\nNor\u0135ek\u2019s orbit, being so small, does give it a very short year, being only slightly longer than a standard korva, and it has a rotation of approximately 29 nulaire 7\u2154 saenead."} +{"text": "In Advanced LIGO, detection and astrophysical source parameter estimation of the binary black hole merger GW150914 requires a calibrated estimate of the gravitational-wave strain sensed by the detectors. Producing an estimate from each detector's differential arm length control loop readout signals requires applying time domain filters, which are designed from a frequency domain model of the detector's gravitational-wave response. The gravitational-wave response model is determined by the detector's opto-mechanical response and the properties of its feedback control system. The measurements used to validate the model and characterize its uncertainty are derived primarily from a dedicated photon radiation pressure actuator, with cross-checks provided by optical and radio frequency references. We describe how the gravitational-wave readout signal is calibrated into equivalent gravitational-wave-induced strain and how the statistical uncertainties and systematic errors are assessed. Detector data collected over 38 calendar days, from September 12 to October 20, 2015, contain the event GW150914 and approximately 16 days of coincident data used to estimate the event false alarm probability. The calibration uncertainty is less than 10% in magnitude and 10\u00b0 in phase across the relevant frequency band, 20 Hz to 1 kHz.\nASJC Scopus subject areas\n- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)"} +{"text": "The method looks to vastly improve on current conventional methods of drug delivery such as tablets or injections. Whilst convenient and relatively cheap to manufacture, this method of drug delivery suffers from an initial spike of therapeutic agent followed by a period of decay.\nDosage is also frequently limited by adverse side effects caused by the sudden elevation of drug suddenly introduced to the body.\nThe patent details an alternative that uses a polymer made from microspheres/nanospheres. Following administration via ingestion or injection, the polymer is slowly eroded by body fluids to yield biocompatible the therapeutic product. The drug is then released from a polymeric particle by diffusion through the polymer matrix as well as by surface erosion.\nIn producing the polymer, Aphios uses supercritical fluids - a material which can be either liquid or gas that exhibit unique properties under certain conditions. It is used in a state above the critical temperature and critical pressure where gases and liquids can coexist.\nBy dissolving a biodegradable polymer such as PLGA in the fluid and mixing it with the therapeutic, polymer nanospheres are formed after undergoing a number of processes. These polymer nanospheres encapsulate the protein therapeutics.\n\u201cIn addition to reduction or elimination of organic solvent usage, use of SuperFluids for making nanospheres imparts advantages of no residual toxic organic solvent and pathogen safety,\u201d Aphios claimed.\n\u201cThe SuperFluids polymer nanospheres (PNS) process can be utilised for improving the oral bioavailability of peptides and proteins, depot delivery of peptides and proteins for sustained, controlled release and the subcutaneous and/or oral delivery of sensitive vaccine antigens,\u201d they added.\nThe use of degradable polymers as a method for controlled release of therapeutic agents is an area of great importance to the pharmaceutical industry, and the patients that depend on the medication.\nThese polymers that use supercritical fluids in their production are currently being applied in numerous ways, such as increasing bioavailability of poorly soluble molecules, to designing formulations for sustained release.\nThe most difficult challenges relate to therapeutic proteins, which are complex to deliver due to their instability and very short half-life when introduced to the human body.\nIndustrial-wise, current conventional large-scale production of polymeric microspheres that utilise numerous processing steps and large quantities of organic solvents is very time consuming, costly and inefficient.\nIn addition, the exposure of therapeutic agents to organic solvent adversely effects protein integrity and bioactivity.\nThe patent: \u201cPolymer Microspheres/Nanospheres and Encapsulating Therapeutic Proteins Therein,\u201d can be viewed here."} +{"text": "Investment Banking Analyst\nWith a strong quantitative background, including specialized experience in portfolio analysis and forecasting, David Ryan is an Investment Banking Analyst based in the Toronto office of Northern Edge.\nHe works closely with a range of important clients in their pursuit of a sale transaction. In this regard, David provides broad and important contributions to all stages of the transaction process.\nHis many responsibilities include preparing and reviewing sophisticated financial models, analyzing key performance metrics, preparing best-in-class marketing materials, researching and contacting prospective purchasers, and overseeing the due diligence process.\nDavid graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Finance."} +{"text": "Ferro Corp.\u2019s Organic Specialties Group has expanded its product line of high-performance solvents to include cyclic and linear carbonates. These carbonates are high-purity, cost-effective alternatives to halogenated solvents and N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP) with excellent toxicity properties. Ferro has increased production capacity to offer high-purity carbonates to the broader market, in addition to its internal use for Purolyte\u00aeelectrolytes for lithium and lithium ion batteries. The company launched the carbonate solvents at InformexUSA 2008, held in New Orleans, LA, Jan. 29\u2013Feb. 1.\nIn addition to electrolytes applications, the solvents\u2019 high purity makes them ideal for dissolving photoresists in electronics manufacturing and for cleaning surfaces of silicon wafers in semiconductor fabrication. The carbonates\u2019 toxicity properties reduce exposure risks in manufacturing environments and make them suitable for low-odor consumer products, such as water-based adhesives and inks. Their high polarity improves suspension of pigments in inks, enabling cartridges that spray evenly without clogging, and inks that penetrate paper without diffusing or smearing. The carbonates also offer advantages as reaction solvents in fine chemicals manufacturing, particularly in methylation reactions and low-water applications, and they can be used in environmentally friendly cleaning solutions.\nFerro\u2019s new offering includes propylene and ethylene cyclic carbonates and diethyl and dimethyl linear carbonates. Purities range from 99.0% to 99.98%. All are strongly polar and aprotic, with boiling points ranging from 90"} +{"text": "Even in our globalized world the notion of national economies remain incredibly strong, just as a considerable part of the literature on transnational governance and globalization continue to rely on a zero-sum perspective concerning the relationship between the national and the transnational. Developing a Hegelian inspired historical-sociological approach this paper however argues that national and transnational societies emerged simultaneously and in a co-evolutionary and mutually supportive fashion. In most European settings national societies did not become the central horizon of individuals before in the 20th century and when they did these societies to a high extent were constituted through transnational processes. That is also the case for the regulatory frameworks constituting national political economies. This will be illustrated on the basis of a case study in relation to the evolution of the European steel industry.\n|22 apr. 2015\n|Udgivet - 22 apr. 2015"} +{"text": "Amplifying the Soul of Healthcare Technology\nWe operate at the intersection of brand and growth marketing to empower companies with buyer-centric strategies that drive revenue.\nThe industry\u2019s marketing partner for growth stage and enterprise healthtech companies.\nTell stories that resonate\nwith the market.\nWe customize our approach to shape digital marketing solutions that engage enterprise leaders in conversion-focused journeys.\nMarc Watkins, MD\nStephanie Lahr, MD\nKelly Aldrich, DNP\nOur clients are advised by the best in healthcare.\nWe shape end-to-end experiences that resonate and position brands to lead meaningful change within the healthcare ecosystem \u2014 and beyond.\nOur diverse backgrounds as brand strategists, marketers, technologists, and industry experts unite to help our clients succeed in their healthcare missions.\nDigital partnerships that fuel the pipeline.\nOur team has decades of experience leveraging the most effective growth marketing tools to attract buyers and accelerate engagement.\nLead-to-MQL Conversion Rate\nAccelerating SureTest\u2019s Path to Market Success\nDiscover your unique market position, create a brand presence that resonates, and deploy dynamic strategies to drive growth.\nElevate your marketing efforts with Ratio\u2019s ROI Calculator. Gauge performance, allocate resources, and refine your strategies."} +{"text": "By Bukar Bolori\nThe National Human Rights Commission has flagged off the 2022 Correctional Centre Audit exercise to accertain compliance with international best practices.\nThe Chairperson of the Commission, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman led the Commission\u2019s delegation to the Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) Abuja where the event took place.\nHigh point of the event was the donations of 1000 reading glasses and 500 prenatal drugs by the Commission in collaboration with Gift Health Plus (a United States based NGO) to the Correctional Service for onward distribution to inmates across the nation.\nAccording to the Chairperson, \u201cit is worthy of note that inmates in Custodial Facilities are entitled to enjoy general human rights including the right to good health pursuant to international human rights standards or best practices\u201d.\nShe therefore restated that welfare and access to medical care for all inmates cannot be over emphasized given the importance of healthcare to citizens, particularly the vulnerable inmates.\nShe used the opportunity to call on the NCS to give NHRC Officials and the Medical Team of Gift Health Plus, the maximum cooperation that is needed to make sure that the medical outreach during the 2022 Audit of Correctional Centres across the Country is a successful one.\nIn her remarks, the Controller General of NCS, Haliru Nababa commended the NHRC and Gift Health Plus for donating the medical items to the Service, saying that comprehensive and efficient health care is essential to every citizen, especially those in detention.\nThe Controller General, who was represented at the occasion by the Deputy Controller General of Corrections (Covering Duties) Health and Welfare, Marylaurine Melchizedek recalled that relevant Section of the Nigerian Constitution and the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), particularly in goal 3 stressed the welfare and security of citizens as the primary purpose of goverment, saying that good health is central in the said provisions above.\nHe added that the NCS has lived up to its mandate to provide safe and legal custody to inmates so as to ensure their physical and mental well-being, despite our the lean resources and excruciating circumstances.\nThereafter, the Executive Director Gift Health Plus Inc, Chamberlain Nwanne said that his organisation would continue to work together with the NHRC and NCS to impact positivelu on the rights of inmates across Nigeria.\nHe declared that his organisation has found dependable partners in the NHRC and the NCS, saying that the 1000 eyeglasses and 500 prenatal drugs are targeted at meeting some of the health needs of those in detention facilities, as a measure to further protect their right to health.\nAt the end of the ceremony, the the NCS presented a plaque to the NHRC Chairperson in recognition of her excellent performance at the NHRC."} +{"text": "To better serve the people of Lebanon, the region, and the Global South, the American University of Beirut (AUB) is becoming a more global, diverse, and inclusive university. The Global AUB vision, which was developed over three years with stakeholders across the institution and approved by the Board of Trustees in June 2020, will ensure AUB\u2019s future success, relevance, and sustainability for generations to come. It is a far-reaching, ambitious, and very exciting vision of a global American university:\nAnchored in Beirut, Lebanon with\nOffices in North America\nCampuses outside Lebanon\nAn expanded AUB Online presence and\nHubs in Africa\nOn April 8, 2022, the American University of Beirut celebrated a milestone event in the realization of the Global AUB vision: the signing of the agreement with the Municipality of Pafos in Cyprus to establish American University of Beirut \u2013 Mediterraneo, AUB\u2019s first campus outside Lebanon. (You can read a story about the signing ceremony here\nAUB Mediterraneo is approved by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as a branch campus of the American University of Beirut. All departments and programs at AUB Mediterraneo are accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Higher Education (CYQAA). We will be welcoming students to AUB Mediterraneo in the 2023-24 academic year and plan to expand the student body to 2,000 students within 10 years. In 2023-24, AUB\u2019s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Suliman S. Olayan School of Business, and Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture will be offering undergraduate and graduate programs in philosophy, politics, and economics (BA); psychology (BS); computer science (BS); industrial engineering (BS); engineering management (MS); business administration\u2013management (BBA); and business analytics (MS). We will be offering additional academic programs in future years."} +{"text": "From classical antiquity, through early fables such as Johannes Kepler\u2019s Somnium (1634) or Francis Godwin\u2019s The Man in the Moone (1638), to Martian invasions like the one described by H. G. Wells, for most of our history we have taken for granted that the worlds closest to Earth must be inhabited. There was no reason to think otherwise\u2014that is, until science actually began finding them. For a planet to be habitable, several circumstances that are not particularly abundant have to come together. Today we know that there is no intelligent life on the Moon, Venus and Mars, but we also know that in our galaxy alone there are possibly billions of planets. With today\u2019s science, how many of them might resemble our own world and even harbour beings with whom we could communicate?\nIn 1995, astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz detected the first exoplanet in a Sun-like star, 51 Pegasi b (today called Dimidium). Three years earlier, Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail had discovered the first confirmed extrasolar planets, but these orbited around a pulsar, so they were not suitable for life. And although with an estimated surface temperature of nearly 1,000\u00b0C the planet discovered by Mayor and Queloz is also an uninhabitable hell, their discovery launched the hunt for possible terrestrial twins.\nAs of this writing in October 2021, 4,852 exoplanets have been confirmed in 3,586 star systems, 800 of which have more than one planet, but these numbers are growing steadily. The vast majority have been detected by the transit method\u2014when a planet crosses in front of its star from our point of view, the star\u2019s light dims slightly. This method therefore finds gas giant planets more easily and is limited to those whose transit is visible from Earth. With the data obtained, astronomers can estimate certain characteristics, such as mass, size, possible composition, proximity to the star and temperature. In this way astronomers can ascertain whether a planet is a candidate to harbour life as we know it.\nAmong the telescopes that have been used to detect exoplanets, the biggest hunter of other worlds has been NASA\u2019s Kepler space telescope. Launched in 2009, its mission was planned for three and a half years, during which it would survey some 150,000 stars in a region of the sky near the constellation Cygnus (the swan). Despite certain mechanical problems that limited its functionality, the mission was able to be extended until October 2018, when the telescope finally exhausted its fuel. During its more than nine years of life, Kepler observed 530,506 stars and discovered 2,662 new worlds. In 2018, NASA\u2019s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) took over from Kepler, and in 2019 the European Space Agency (ESA) launched CHEOPS (CHaracterising ExOPlanets Satellite) to characterise already known exoplanets.\nOf all the confirmed exoplanets, only a small minority are terrestrial (rocky). Although we can never know the total number of these planets in the whole universe, let alone whether there is life on them, advances in science allow us to narrow down the estimates. One 2020 study that analysed Kepler data calculated that the Milky Way could harbour as many as six billion Earth-like planets, while another estimated the number of potentially habitable planets in our galaxy at about 300 million. But we are only just beginning to scratch the surface of the universe."} +{"text": "It\u2019s all made up\u2026\nBy Angie Cowen | Thoughts | Posted at 5:42 pm - July 1, 2018\nI need to be honest with you, since having my beautiful bubba, I lost my confidence for a while when it came to my professional life. Anyone relate to this?\nLife became so full of sleeping schedules (sorry, what schedules?!), nappies, cute smiles then laughter (oh my goodness \u2013 when Noa first started laughing!), shower time, bath time and finding my feet as a mum.\nFor someone who prior to having a baby spent pretty much ALL her time catering retreats, driving to new locations, creating events, and thinking about sharing her love of food with the world, it was quite a shocking change (I think it\u2019s a shock for most mammas to be fair, I mean we USED to sleep through the night!).\nAt first there was a stunning feeling of euphoria, having this deliciously tiny being to look after. It was something I\u2019d dreamt of for a very long time and it was entirely blissful. But after a few months I noticed that I felt out of practice professionally and fear began to creep in that my days of running my beautiful business were numbered. Really. Thoughts like \u2018my ship has sailed\u2019 moved through my mind and I wholeheartedly believed them for a while.\nSitting back in my fear with a small baby to care for was hard, and sitting there watching all my amazing friends and colleagues kicking professional goals (while over the moon for them), just played into these insecurities even more.\nFear drove my mind space for a while, until I remembered something\u2026\nIt\u2019s all made up!\nYup, it\u2019s all made up. Meaning, if I say my ship has sailed, then so be it; but if I say the best is yet to come, then so be that. And I say, the BEST is yet to come!\nI laughed so hard on remembering that. Even with the hundreds of hours of personal development training I\u2019ve done over the last 10 years, I still let that old chestnut drive from time to time.\nAnd just like that, I watched myself switch back on.\nI\u2019m here to share my love of nourishment with the world, and to live a life of purpose. That\u2019s what fulfils me. It\u2019s what inspires me. Reminding yourself that it\u2019s all made up is important when you are creating the life you want.\nSo next time life doesn\u2019t go the way you plan: remember that the plan was made up anyway, so go make up a new one! It\u2019s there to be created.\nWith so much love to you\nLike This Recipe?\nOrder your copy of the Love Life and Gluten Free cookbook today!"} +{"text": "Minfon Group Founder & CEO, Ken Chang, to Speak at NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco\nThis event is hosted by NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center. Please join us for Navigating the Chinese Investment Landscape with Ken Chang, Founder of Minfon Group & Shanghai Valley.\nMany entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley wonder how to break into the Chinese market landscape.\nWith an abundance of available capital and access to more markets, join us in a conversation with Ken Chang, Founder & CEO of Minfon Group and Shanghai Valley, the first online investment platform that focuses on showcasing Greater China series A and B companies for global corporate and institutional investors.\nKen will lead a discussion and Q&A about how to interact with these investors as a startup in the US. He\u2019ll detail the best way to attract and work well with global corporate investors and partners.\nThe corporate investor and startup landscape\nThe complexities of doing deals with investors\nThe best way to attract and work with corporate investors as a startup\nDate: Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (PDT)\nLocation: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, 505 Howard St, Plaza Level, San Francisco, CA 94105\nWith support from the Nasdaq Educational Foundation, the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs with education, inspiration, and connections\u2014a trusted guide to help navigate the complex journey.\nAbout the Speaker\nKen Chang, Founder and CEO of Minfon Group & Shanghai Valley.\nKen is a serial entrepreneur who has spent over 20 years of his professional life in Silicon Valley. He is experienced in building global projects from the ground up and is the Founder and CEO of Minfon Group, Inc. He recently led the founding team of Castrol2020Challenge in Asia, a global business competition program funded by BP Castrol, and is a regular speaker and advisor for international business schools and global companies. Ken envisions Minfon Group to be a global platform for entrepreneurs and investors to build successful ventures together."} +{"text": "By Aman Ullah\nMr. Sultan Ahmed, s/o Maulana Akram Udddin, was born in 1901 at Thay Chaung Village (Balukhali, Malavi Para) of Maungdaw north, Arakan, Burma. He was matriculated in 1919 from Government Muslim High School of Chittagong and graduated in 1924, with B.A degree, from University of Calcutta. In 1929, he obtained his B.L degree from the Rangoon University.\nSince 1930, after enrolling as Higher Grade Pleader, he practiced law in both Rangoon and Akyab. He was appointed as Assistant Township Officer (ATO) in 1942 at Maungdaw there he served till 1946. Later he joined the Judicial Department and became First Class Magistrate under the British Government.\nHe was the president of Jamiatul Ulema of Maungdaw North since 1946 and took part in the Constituent Assembly election of 1947 with Jamiatul Ulema ticket. He was elected and became a member of the Constituent Assembly. He continued in his office, representing the Maungdaw North constituency till Burmese independence and took the oath of allegiance to the Union of Burma on the 4th January 1948 as member of the new parliament of the Union of Burma. He also participated in 1952 in the Parliamentary Election of 1952 1nd 1956 and elected in both elections as members of the Chamber of Deputies. He served as a Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Minorities, Ministry of Relief and Resettlement, and Ministry of Social and Religious Affairs. His wife Daw Aye Nyunt (a) Zohora Begam,was also elected as a Member of Parliament in 1952 from Maungdaw South Constituency. In 1960 Parliamentary Election, he took part with the ticket of Stable AFPFL led by U Ba Swe and U Kyaw Nyein but failed to be elected. In 1958 the AFPFL split into two factions. One led by U Nu supported by Thakin Tin and M.A Rachid, called Clean AFPFL. The second, led by U Ba Swe and U Kyaw Nyein, called itself Stable AFPFL.\nHe was one of the five Members of Commission for Arakan, which was appointed on 9 September 1948 by the government. On 9 September 1948 the Government appointed a Regional Autonomy Commission with Chief Justice, Sir U Ba U, as a Chairman. Of 28 members, 6 were Kareans, 6 were Mona, 5 Arakanese, 7 Burmans, and 4 came from other frontier peoples. The commission was empowered to inquire in to the question of autonomy for Kareans, Mons, and Arakanese. Mr. Sultan Ahmed was one of the 28 members of that Commission representing Arakanese. He was also one of the 7 members Inquiry Commission of Arakan, which was appointed by the President of Union of Burma on 29 July 1949.\nHe was an advocate of the High Court of Union of Burma in Rangoon where he practiced law from 1949 to 1959. He took refuge in Bangladesh during 1978 Rohingya exodus in to Chittagong and struggled as the President of the Rohingya Refugee Welfare organization; died i his extreme old age on 2nd March 1981 in Chittagong while in exile in Chittagong.\nThe following is his Manifesto for 1960 Parliamentary Election: \u2013"} +{"text": "Resort Kranevo is one of the most picturesque places on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. With its unique nature, marine and forest landscapes, it is a wonderful place for your holiday. Kranevo will welcome you with genuine and unadulterated natural beauty - a perfect place for eco-tourism. Here is one of the most magnificent beaches on the Black Sea - a vast, with fine sand and the water is clear and clean. Surely you wanted to walk in the nature reserve \"Balata\", which will see over 60 years \u201clongoz\u201d forests, unique plant and animal species. In recent years, Kranevo changed beyond recognition and has become an attractive place for tourists from around the world. There are over 300 family hotels, resorts and residences, numerous restaurants, cafes, bars and discos that can diversify holiday everyone. In the immediate vicinity is the beautiful and romantic city of Balchik Botanical Garden and the Palace of the Queen Mary, which will impress you with its mysterious charm. Nearby is the legendary cape Kaliakra and \u201eKamen brqg\u201d with Yailata - center of hippies worldwide."} +{"text": "Probabilistic safety via stochastic reachability: Application to autonomous systems and to physiological systems\nAdd to Google Calendar\nAssurances of safety in autonomous systems are complicated by stochasticity, from human-on-the-loop actions, disturbance effects, and inevitable limitations in mathematical models. Nascent theoretical results have been limited by computational complexity, as the underlying solution is based on dynamic programming with a multiplicative cost function. We describe an approach based in Fourier transforms, which provides an exact solution for uncontrolled systems, and an underapproximation for systems with a control input. This method enables high dimensional stochastic viability and reachability calculations, and has been applied to problems in collaborative robot navigation, dynamic target capture, satellite rendezvous and docking, and circadian entrainment. Applying these methods to physiological systems is complicated by characterization of the underlying dynamical system. We describe efforts to characterize feedback mechanisms in Parkinson's disease, with the ultimate goal of synthesizing probabilistically safe controllers to mitigate motor symptoms. When coupled with methods for characterization of human action and response, methods for probabilistic safety could form the basis for analysis and design of high-dimensional human-in-the-loop systems.\nMeeko Oishi is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico. She received the Ph.D. (2004) and M.S. (2000) in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, and a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University (1998). Her research interests include hybrid dynamical systems, control of human-in-the-loop systems, reachability analysis, and modeling of motor performance and control in Parkinson's disease. She previously held a faculty position at the University of British Columbia at Vancouver. She is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, the UNM Regents' Lecturer Award, the UNM Teaching Fellowship, the Peter Wall Institute Early Career Scholar Award, the Truman Postdoctoral Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering, and the George Bienkowski Memorial Prize, Princeton University. She was a Summer Faculty Fellow at AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate 2013\"\u201c2015."} +{"text": "Himachal Pradesh Police personnel will be taught Tibetan and Chinese languages. Special training will also be given to the jawans to strengthen the intelligence system on the India-China border.\nKinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts share a 240 km border with China. Around 48 villages are located near the international border, of which 36 fall in Kinnaur, which shares a border of 160 km, while the remaining 12 villages are in Lahaul-Spiti, which shares a border of 80 km with China.\nFour police posts will be set up in the border areas of Chitkul, Namgya and Chango in Kinnaur and Sumdo in Lahaul-Spiti district. For this, the state government has also sent a proper proposal to the central government.\nThe police posts will not only fulfill the long pending demand of the public but also reduce the growing threat along the India-China border.\nAn analysis by the team of seven IPS officers who visited the border villages and the international border found that the population of these villages was dwindling due to lack of economic opportunities and only old women were left in most of the border villages.\nRemote and isolated villages are being developed in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts along the China border. In the last two years, the infrastructure on the India-China border has been strengthened, in which road facilities and air defense systems, communication facilities, intelligence systems have been strengthened."} +{"text": "Homeless Children and Youth\nThe School District of Cameron accommodates those affected by homelessness as declared in the McKinney-Vento Act.\nThe McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as:\nChildren and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, and includes children and youth who are:\n- sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason - living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations\n- living in emergency or transitional shelters\n-abandoned in hospitals\n- living in a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings\n- living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and\n- migratory children who qualify as homeless because the children are living in circumstances described above\nIf you are personally aware of or are acquainted with any children or youth who may qualify according to the above criteria, the Cameron School District provides the following assurances to parents and guardians of homeless children and youth and unaccompanied homeless youth:\n- The child or youth shall be immediately enrolled and allowed to fully participate in school, even if unable to produce records normally required for enrollment (e.g., academic records, immunization and other required health records, proof of residency, or other documentation) or has missed application or enrollment deadlines during any period of homelessness.\n- Homeless children and youths are not stigmatized or segregated on the basis of their status as homeless and have full and equal educational and related opportunities.\n- Meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children including special notices of events, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, and access to student records.\n- Immediate enrollment and transportation to the school of origin. \u201cSchool of origin\u201d means the school that a child or youth attended when permanently housed or the school in which the child or youth was last enrolled, including a preschool.\n- Written explanation of any decisions related to school selection or enrollment made by the school, the local educational agency, or the State educational agency involved, including the rights of the parent, guardian, or unaccompanied youth to appeal and receive prompt resolution of such decisions.\nPlease contact Joe Leschisin, homeless liaison for the Cameron School District, at (715) 458-5600 or email email@example.com\nfor additional information about the rights and services described above."} +{"text": "Blessing \u2018Yemi\u2019 Mobolade was sworn in as the 42nd Mayor of Colorado Springs on June 6, 2023. This is his first four-year term as mayor. He is the first Black man and immigrant to be elected mayor of Colorado Springs and one of the youngest.\nMobolade moved from Indiana to Colorado Springs in 2010, where he started a church as part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. After identifying a need in downtown Colorado Springs for cultural gathering places, he became one of the first entrepreneurs to invest in downtown after the Great Recession when he co-founded The Wild Goose Meeting House in 2013.\nSeeing a greater need for collaboration within the faith community, Mobolade began working as director of outreach and engagement at First Presbyterian Church, where he would go on to co-found COSILoveYou, a nonprofit that unites more than 100 area churches under the common mission of serving the Colorado Springs community.\nIn 2017, Mobolade co-founded Good Neighbors Meeting House in the Patty Jewett neighborhood to provide an additional gathering place in the downtown area. He also began to leverage his success as an entrepreneur and business owner and began working as the vice president of business retention and expansion at the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation. Here he was instrumental in caring for local employers and attracting new companies during a period of record job growth for Colorado Springs.\nIn 2019, Mobolade served the City of Colorado Springs as a small business development administrator. In this role, he established tools to assist entrepreneurs with starting a business, COSOpenForBiz.com and Permit Partner, and led many collaborative efforts across the community\u2019s public and private sectors. Mobolade stepped down from this position in March 2022 to officially launch his mayoral campaign."} +{"text": "The challenges that the society faces are getting more and more complex. This means additional new skills are needed to counter them. These skills include the 21st century skills like Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity among others. \u2018Design Thinking\u2019 is a powerful problem-solving framework that has already been used in thousands of innovations. We\u2019ve customized this framework to help children aged between 6 and 14 to independently and collectively work through problems to deliver innovative solutions that they can boldly defend.\nThe University has organised over 4 days research week for 12 International Conferences and 1 training workshop in October 22-25, 2019 for the second time. For More Information and Registration Visit https://uonresearch.org/researchweek2019/.\nDepending on your discipline, perspectives on, and requirements for research grant proposal writing differ. However, there are general principles and approaches to writing bankable proposals. The 1st Annual research Grant Proposal Writing Master Class will be held on October 24-25, 2019, Hosted by the Office of Research, Innovation and Enterprise. For more info Visit: https://uonresearch.org/current-events/rw-gpw2019/\nMbeleNaBiz Business Competition With support from the World Bank, the Government of Kenya through the Kenya Youth Employment Opportunities Program has initiated a Business Plan Competition for youth to present their Winning Business Plan for funding. Over 750 youth will be granted with a sum of cash not less than of Kshs 900,000 and not exceeding Kshs 3.6 million to start their businesses as well as be trained for business from Dec 2019 to Feb 2020.\nFood and nutrition security remains one of the major global challenges, especially in the developing countries. In Africa (the most food insecure region on the world), approximately 232 million or one in four people are undernourished. According to the United Nations, the world population is predicted to reach 9 billion by the year 2050. In the same period, Africa\u2019s population is projected to double from the current 1.2 billion to 2.5 billion. To meet the food and nutrition needs of this rising population, food production (under the current trends) will have to increase by 70%.\nUniversity of Nairobi, Kenya in Collaboration with the World Society of Victimology (WSV) will hold the second two-day Victimology and Victim Support conference during the University of Nairobi Research week 2019. Hosted by School of Open and Distance Learning, under the theme \"From Victim to Survivor: Empowerment for Recovery and Resilience.\" on October 22-23, 2019.\nAfrican Women in the Media, in pursuance of its objective to bring together media practitioners and scholars in the field of media, communications and cultural studies, presents its 3rd annual conference in Nairobi, Kenya. With its theme being SHOWCASE, AWiM 2019 conference and festival will feature keynotes, panels, workshops, exhibitions, film screenings, networking opportunities, the AWiM Pitch Zone hosted by commissioning editors from international and national media organisations, and much more."} +{"text": "top of page\nACADEMY - MBA\nTo contribute socially in matters of auditing and training, meeting the needs of the international market, the MBA is born.\nWith units in Brazil, Portugal and Spain, under the direction of Dr. Marcus Brasil, it counts on the collaboration of Specialized Trainers in several areas, certified by the IEFP under Ordinance No. 214/2011 of May 30 of the Portuguese Republic, to minister its exclusive training grid .\n The MBA reserves the right to preserve the entirety of its program content due to the CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE as an integral part of the service provision contract signed with the companies adhering to the program. From another perspective, the MBA, as a company headquartered in Brazil and in the European Union, SIS-PT develops its activities under the guidelines of the RGPD.\n General Data Protection Regulation\nbottom of page"} +{"text": "The hormone estrogen can sharpen mental performance, and now scientists think they know why. Estrogen may boost the number of connections between brain cells, improving communication in the brain.\nThe work was presented today (Nov. 17) at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego.\nPrevious work has shown that giving estrogen to both animals and people can improve their memory and increase accuracy on tests.\nIn the new study, researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine treated rat brain cells grown in a dish with a compound similar to estrogen. The compound activated the cells' estrogen receptors, setting off a chain of chemical reactions inside the cells. This in turn caused an increase in the cell's number of dendritic spines hair-like protrusions on the surface of cells that allow them to talk to each other.\n\"What this told us is that if you specifically activated the [estrogen receptor] you can potentially increase the amount of information that could go from one cell to another,\" study researcher Deepak Srivastava said.\nIt has also been theorized that estrogen treatments could improve symptoms of Alzheimer's and schizophrenia. However, long-term use of estrogen as a therapy has been shown to be problematic results from the Women's Health Initiative in 2002 found that women taking estrogen to relieve symptoms of menopause were at increased risk for breast cancer , stroke and heart attack.\nBecause of these risks, researchers have been searching for a way to activate the estrogen receptors without using estrogen itself. This would allow patients to get the benefits of estrogen without the detrimental effects, Srivastava said.\nThe compound in the study does indeed provide a way to mimic estrogen's effects. However, the researchers noted they cannot be sure whether this compound would also cause side effects similar to those of estrogen.\nAnd much more research needs to be done to determine if the same effect an increase in communication between cells would occur inside people's brains.\nBut the researchers have reason to believe boosting the number of dendirtic spines in Alzheimer's and schizophrenia patients may be beneficial. People with both of these conditions often have a reduced number of these spines in their brains.\nThe study was funded by the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association and the National Alliance for Research into Schizophrenia and Depression.\nSign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now\nGet the world\u2019s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.\nRachael is a Live Science contributor, and was a former channel editor and senior writer for Live Science between 2010 and 2022. She has a master's degree in journalism from New York University's Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program. She also holds a B.S. in molecular biology and an M.S. in biology from the University of California, San Diego. Her work has appeared in Scienceline, The Washington Post and Scientific American."} +{"text": "In a news report, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates Etihad Airways said it has collaborated with blockchain-based platform for the travel industry Winding Tree. This is to explore how blockchain can aid in distribution.\nOn Aug. 8, Etihad joined a variety of other leading international airlines that already deploy the Winding Tree platform. Airlines such as Air Canada, Air France-KLM, and Lufthansa are included.\nTransaction costs for customers are set to reduce by the product, as well as enabling companies publish inventory directly to their customers, among other services.\nTristan Thomas, the director of digital and innovation at Etihad, stated in a news report that \u201cWinding Tree is obviously our distribution (platform) and that\u2019s an opportunity for us to disrupt a traditionally siloed market dominated by major distribution systems.\u201d\nThe chief operating officer and co-founder of Winding Tree, Peter Anderson, also commented on the cooperation.\nHe stated, \u201cWe have been doing experiments and new solutions on the platform. Ultimately, that benefits the consumer.\u201d\nIn addition, \u201cWhen there\u2019s innovation, you start to have disruption, you have competition which results in better prices for the consumer.\u201d\nPreviously on news reports, Air Canada announced its involvement in the Winding Tree platform last October.\nBlock Chain Availability for Content Access\nThe Director of Global Product Distribution for Air Canada, Keith Wallis, said, \u201cAir Canada recognizes the importance of leveraging. We plan to integrate Air Canada\u2019s Direct Connect API with Winding Tree\u2019s public blockchain platform.\u201d\nHe also stated, \u201cThis is giving the blockchain-savvy users the ability to access our content directly from the source.\u201d\nMeanwhile, airlines around the world have made internal processes by integrating the block chain.\nCathay Pacific, Hong Kong\u2019s flagship airline, introduced the first blockchain project to manage unit load devices earlier this month. The project also plans to reduce paper-based processes. It is by executing a block chain application that allows instant management of such devices through a smartphone."} +{"text": "Tuesday, 11 February 2003\nA LEO-LEO Occultation Observing System for Characterizing Atmospheric Humidity, Clouds, Temperature, Geopotential, and Ozone\nOur quest towards a deeper understanding of weather and climate and a significantly improved skill to predict their future behavior depends critically on our knowledge of the present structure of atmospheric water and its variations. Here we present and discuss a particular implementation of the spacecraft radio occultation technique designed to characterize the thermodynamic and compositional structure of the atmosphere referred to as BRIGHTOC (Bi-static Radar Imaging of Geopotential, Humidity, Temperature, Ozone and Clouds). The concept works by transmitting tones near the 22 and 183 GHz water lines from one LEO across the limb of the atmosphere to another LEO. The measured delay and attenuation of the signal experienced as it propagates through the atmosphere can be inverted to recover atmospheric moisture, temperature and the geopotential of pressure surfaces. In clear sky conditions, our analysis indicates this limb-viewing system will retrieve horizontally-averaged water vapor concentrations to ~1-2% precision with ~250 m or better diffraction-limited vertical resolution from near the surface well into the mesosphere (Kursinski etr al., 2002a). Absolute accuracy of better than 1% will be achieved through the use of calibration tones and on orbit spectroscopic calibration. Relative humidity can be retrieved to a few % limited primarily by the retrieved temperature accuracy. In cloudy conditions, the performance will be within a factor of ~2 of clear sky performance and allow characterization of cloud liquid water to ~0.04 g/m3 or better near the surface and significantly better at higher altitudes (Kursinski et al., 2002b). The technique complements nadir viewing sounders which provide better horizontal resolution. Its unique features are well suited to characterizing the present distribution of atmospheric moisture and its variations at unprecedented levels of precision and accuracy. The technique will provide substantial observational constraints on the mechanisms controlling the distribution of atmospheric moisture. A portion of our concept is presently being considered for demonstration in the ESA ACE+ mission to launch in 2007. We will describe the technique and summarize its expected capabilities.\nKursinski, E. R., S. Syndergaard, D. Flittner, D. Feng, G. Hajj, B. Herman, D. Ward, and T. Yunck, A microwave occultation observing system optimized to characterize atmospheric water, temperature and geopotential via absorption, JTECH, in press, 2002a.\nKursinski, E. R., D. Flittner, B. Herman, D. Feng, S. Syndergaard, and D. Ward, \"An Active Microwave Limb Sounder for Profiling Water Vapor, Ozone, Temperature, Geopotential of Pressure Surfaces and Clouds\", NASA's Earth System Technology Conference (ESTC), Pasadena, CA, June 12, 2002b."} +{"text": "Blackbaud Corporate Solutions\nAbout Blackbaud Corporate Solutions\nBlackbaud Corporate Solutions is the world's leading cloud software powering corporations and corporate foundation to align profit and purpose. We provide the software, services, data intelligence and expertise that helps corporations have a great impact across their CSR programs, from corporative giving to employee engagement to cause marketing and more. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com/corporations.\nBlackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world\u2019s leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community\u2014nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, healthcare institutions and individual change agents\u2014Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through software, services, expertise, and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing, and analytics. Serving the industry for more than three decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com."} +{"text": "INTERESTED IN SPENDING YOUR DAYS LEARNING & GROWING ALONGSIDE CHILDREN, FAMILIES & A WONDERFUL TEAM OF PASSIONATE EDUCATORS?\nCOME JOIN THE AMAZING WILLOWS FAMILY!\nOur team consists of highly skilled, passionate, supportive, and innovative professionals committed to providing the best possible early education and care for children, families and our community.\nAll qualifications and levels of experience are welcome to enquire. A passion for play, connecting with the natural world, and continuous professional growth is essential.\nARE YOU WHO WE\u2019VE BEEN LOOKING FOR?\nDO YOU HAVE:\nA FEW PERKS...\nA LITTLE ABOUT THE WILLOWS\nThe Willows has been working alongside families since 1997. We believe, from their moment of birth, each child is a capable, creative, competent human being with all the skills and resources needed to fulfill their innate desire to make sense of the world around them. We acknowledge that children have rights that should be respected and advocated, and that their voice must be heard and valued, allowing them to be active participants in their learning, life and community. We recognise children as unique individuals on their own journey, with their own story, and their own agenda.\nKnown for offering children unhindered access to our expansive, natural outdoor environments, The Willows values connection to nature, freedom of movement, uninterrupted stretches of time to explore deeply, and trusting children\u2019s innate script for development. At The Willows, the opportunity and time for children to engage in deep, authentic, experiential, play-based, and self-directed learning is prioritized and supported by our sensitive and experienced educators.\nWE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON!"} +{"text": "The period of sweatshirts is here! It\u2019s time and energy to put away the shorts and reservoir shirts and break out the cozy sweaters. Why be satisfied with a general sweatshirt when you are able create your individual personalized layout? With some ingenuity and some basic DIY expertise, you are able to custom sweatpants convert a plain old sweatshirt in a style document. Within this article, we\u2019ll get you with the steps to creating your very own personalized sweatshirt.\nStep One: Opt for Your Sweatshirt\nThe first task in developing your own customized sweatshirt is choosing the proper foundation. You\u2019ll wish to go with a higher-good quality, cozy sweatshirt that fits effectively and is made of tough supplies. Think about factors such as color, fabric, and suit when creating your variety. After you\u2019ve identified the right foundation, it\u2019s time to proceed to the enjoyment aspect \u2013 creating your design!\nStep Two: Make Your Design\nNow will come the fun part \u2013 producing your design! The options are unlimited with regards to planning your own personal custom made sweatshirt. You should use stencils, cloth paints, iron-on moves or perhaps embroidery to incorporate your personal touch. Think of what inspires you and get imaginative! Put photos or text message that resonate along with you or combine shades that enhance each other.\nStep 3: Prep Your Sweatshirt\nBefore starting implementing any designs to your sweatshirt, make certain it\u2019s neat and without any lines and wrinkles. Clean it in accordance with its treatment directions and let it atmosphere free of moisture fully. Iron it if necessary so that there are no wrinkles or creases that can obstruct the use of your layout.\nStage 4: Implement Your Design\nOnce things are prepped and able to go, it\u2019s time to apply your design and style! Refer to the instructions for what ever technique you selected for including designs including artwork or iron-on transfers. 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So pick up some products, get innovative, and appreciate producing one thing uniquely your own!"} +{"text": "Architect, he has been lecturer at the University of Rome La Sapienza, at the Milan Polytechnic and at the European Institute of Design. In 2020 he won the Bruno Zevi award from the National Institute of Architecture. Among the main projects MOCKBAXXI exhibited at the Milan Triennale and at the Schuchev Museum in Moscow, I Mercati di Traiano a Roma commissioned by the Municipality of Rome and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He uses the photographic medium to interpret and amplify the meaning of architecture. His artistic research on the communication of architecture, on urban transformations and the landscape, have led him to realize lectures, publications and exhibitions all over the world."} +{"text": "It gives me an immense pleasure to extend warm welcome to you, at D. Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur. The Deemed to be Universities are expected to bring in qualitative improvement and innovation in Higher Education. Towards this objective, our University has adopted improved teaching practices, inculcated research culture amongst students, acquired sophisticated and state-of-the-art equipments, appointed qualified and experienced teaching and non-teaching staff, created excellent infrastructure and healthy environment for learning and teaching.\nIn keeping with our original vision, the university offers UG & PG health science programs through the medical college, college of nursing & college of physiotherapy. M. Sc , Ph. D & fellowships in medical subjects are also offered as are several skill based certificate courses.\nIn addition, the University has started frontier level research programmes at its \u201cCentre for Interdisciplinary Research\u201d established to carry out interdisciplinary research with a thrust on Nanotechnology, medical biophysics stem cell and regenerative medicine. The University is engaged in conducting various major research projects funded by and in collaboration with Central Agencies like DRDO, CSIR, DST, ICMR Delhi.\nIn order to provide exposure to the young students, the University organizes National and International events, conferences, CMEs and workshops etc. at regular intervals, wherein the renowned speakers from abroad and within India are invited. Our vision is to strive ceaselessly in pursuit of healthy society, through education, training, research, collaboration and extension activities. You will be happy to note that the University is marching ahead with this vision.\nThe University is reaccredited by NAAC with \u2018A\u2019 Grade in 2017 and also the University is ranked 97 in National Institutional Ranking Framework by Ministry of HRD, Government of India in 2018. These are the noteworthy achievements."} +{"text": "BIO Web Conf.\nVolume 57, 2023International Scientific and Practical Conference \u201cInnovations, Technological Solutions and Management in Modern Biotechnology and Biomedicine\u201d (ITSM-2022)\n|Number of page(s)\n|13 January 2023\nThe Study of Mineral Elements Participation in Brewing Products Foam Structure Formation\n1 All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Brewing, Beverage and Wine Industry \u2013 Branch of V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Alcoholic Beverages Department, Moscow, Russia\n2 Russian Economic University named after G.V. Plekhanov, Moscow, Russia\n* Corresponding author: firstname.lastname@example.org\nThe article is devoted to the study of the metal ion\u2019s role in the formation of the foam colloidal structure. The nitrogenous compounds prominent role as structuring compounds of the colloidal film on the carbon dioxide bubbles surface is noted. Based on the calculation of the correlation strength between beer samples organic compounds obtained based on light and dark malts, as well as barley and corn as unmalted raw materials, the effect of Ca, Mg, Mn, Co and Na mineral ions on the foam structure was evaluated. It was shown that Ca, Mg, Mn, Na, Co ions take part in the foam structure formation in conjunction with the grain raw materials thiol nitrogen, and Ca, Mg, Mn ions in conjunction with catechins of both grain and hop raw materials. High correlation coefficients between foam resistance and all ions (r-0.991\u00f70.998), foam resistance, catechins and Co ions (r 0.991), as well as foam resistance and Ca and Mg ions (r -0.987) ensure the elasticity of the foam structure colloidal film.\n\u00a9 The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2023\nThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.\nCurrent usage metrics show cumulative count of Article Views (full-text article views including HTML views, PDF and ePub downloads, according to the available data) and Abstracts Views on Vision4Press platform.\nData correspond to usage on the plateform after 2015. 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An approach that led him to be a Singularity University alumni (NASA Ames, California, USA), inserting him in a global learning and innovation community that is using exponential technologies to tackle the world\u2019s biggest challenges. David Michel holds a bachelor degree in industrial design from the Bezalel academy of art and design (Jerusalem, Israel) where he graduated with excellence. His interest in Judaica and religious artifacts comes after a long investigation into charging holiness (\u05d4\u05b8\u05bc\u05c1\u05e9\u05bb\u05d3\u05b0\u05e7) into simple objects, particularly found metals. By collecting, cleaning, and reassembling found metals, he creates unique and non reproducible pieces, reflecting the beauty and fundamental simplicity of jewish belief. In his ongoing series of Hanukkioth - probably the most recognized artifact reminder of the lost temple and the thousands years loaning for the return to zion - he attempts to resolve his Isaeli \"ready made\" education with the fine craftsmanship of lost jewish communities, to create contemporary pieces that are themselves an act of belief. He creates one to two pieces a year that he usually gives to close friends and family. He made his 2016 piece available for HaYom collectors. All the Hanukkioth are fully kosher and withstand all religious rules for such (some are Mehadrin \u05df\u05d9\u05b4\u05e8\u05b0\u05bc\u05d3\u05b7\u05d4\u05b0\u05de)."} +{"text": "Breakthrough Golf Technology\nBreakthrough Golf Technology ZNE Golf Wedge Shaft\nPlayers looking for distance & control don't need to choose - ZNE\u2122 provides both!\nVersatility & Shot Performance\n90 gm, 115 gm or 130 gm for optimal feel, control and consistency.\nBlack Ceramic Dura-Coated Tips\nStiffness Where It Performs.\nThis Stiffness Stack\u2122 is 2.5x stiffer than a traditional wedge shaft and allows the kickpoint to be optimized for the perfect launch and trajectory.\nInterested in having these shafts retro-built into your clubs? Golf Tech UK are fully equipped to build to any specifications! Either contact us to arrange a bespoke quote, or use the following products:\nPickup available at Golf Tech UK\nUsually ready in 5+ days\nWhat happens if I can\u2019t select the combination of head, shaft & grip I want?\nEmail us on email@example.com or call 020 3995 5638 we would be more than happy to discuss and prepare a custom quote.\nI am purchasing from outside of the UK, what happens with TAX / Customs duty?\nAll orders show and charge TAX / Duties at checkout so there will be no additional payment required to the courier. Goods will be delivered duties paid (DDP)\nDo you offer advice prior to purchase if I am unsure which product to choose?\nWe understand and recommend trying / having a fitting prior to any purchase but should this not be possible our team will be more than happy to help you through any purchase. Either via email or on the phone.\nI paid for Express shipping on a custom order, why hasn't it shipped next day?\nExpress shipping is the fastest possible shipping service, unfortunately it is not a way of getting your custom order built faster.\nWhat if I can\u2019t find an option I want on a drop-down menu?\nIf you can\u2019t find a grip or shaft that you would like to order then please do reach out to us or place an order and leave a note on the order. One of our team will be happy to help you through the process.\nGolf Tech UK - Technology in Golf\nGolf Tech UK is a supplier of high quality golf equipment. Golf is about performance and the brands we sell will help you achieve your highest performance on the course. The Golf Tech UK team has a long history with the game of golf as well as a deep knowledge and understanding of the technology and products on offer."} +{"text": "The Dorf Villa Basin Mixer in a sleek chrome finish, a stunning addition to any bathroom. The Villa range of tapware features a unique combination of upswept angles and rounded lines that result in a sophisticated and enduring design, perfect for traditional or classic bathroom styles.\nCrafted with high-quality materials and exceptional attention to detail, the Dorf Villa Basin Mixer offers both style and functionality. The flattened, rounded lines of the design create a simple yet elegant aesthetic that can enhance any bathroom decor.\n- Upswept angles and rounded lines for a unique and sophisticated design\n- Chrome finish for a sleek and modern look\n- High-quality materials for durability and longevity\n- Smooth and easy-to-use handles for added convenience\n- Softened edges for a comfortable and safe user experience\n- Water-efficient design for eco-conscious living\n- Suitable for a range of basin sizes and styles\n- Easy installation process for hassle-free setup\nUpgrade your bathroom with the timeless design and exceptional quality of the Dorf Villa Basin Mixer. Whether you're renovating your entire bathroom or just looking for a statement piece, this basin mixer is sure to impress."} +{"text": "Since 2004, a growing number of individuals in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area have seen the power of expanding our own and others\u2019 understanding of the Three Principles underlying the human experience. We have shared these simple Principles with individuals, organizations and professionals in our community.\nIn March 2015 the 3 Principles Network, Inc (3PN) formed a 501(c)3 organization. With the establishment of a formal organization we are expanding our efforts in order to reach a wider audience.\nWhat are the three principles?\nThe Three Principles are MIND, CONSCIOUSNESS, and THOUGHT. They are described by Sydney Banks in his book, The Missing Link as \u201c\u2026spiritual gifts that enable us to see creation and guide us through life. All three are universal constants that can never change and never be separated. All philosophies are born via these three gifts and are a direct result of the correct or incorrect usage of these same principles. All psychological functions are born from these three principles. All human behavior and social structures on earth are formed via Mind, Consciousness and Thought.\u201d\nGayle was introduced to the 3 Principles understanding in 2012, at Salt Spring Island while one of their daughters was enrolled in Youth Justice Initiative. Having previously participated in various interventions with struggling teens, her introduction to the 3...\nDee joined the Board in 2023."} +{"text": "The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered all Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), State Commissioners of Police (CPs) to ensure there is tight security of all public places and critical assets.\nThis is in line with the IGP\u2019s resolve to ensure Nigerians are safe during the Easter celebrations.\nIn a series of tweet on the police handle, \u201cAll State Commissioners of Police and their supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) have been ordered to ensure adequate deployment of police personnel \u2013 both covert and overt operatives, and other operational assets to areas of security interest within their respective areas of responsibilities (AoRs).\n\u201cThey are also to ensure confidence-boosting, proactive and high visibility patrols are carried out along the highways, motor parks, train stations, airports, worship centres, banks, and other financial institutions while taking adequate measures to provide a peaceful,crime-free, and enabling environment for religious, cultural and other socio-economic activities to thrive\u201d.\nIGP Adamu in addition directed the Commissioner of Police and their supervising AIGs to ensure proper supervision of the men assigned for these assignments.\nHe said they must be professional and courteous to law abiding citizens but firm and ruthless to criminals. To this effect, the IGP Monitoring Unit and X-Squad have been given marching orders to monitor and police activities of police officers policing the highways to ensure respect for the rights of citizens and operational conformity with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Rules of Engagement (RoE) of the Force.\nWhile felicitating with Nigerians, and the Christian community in particular, on the commemoration of the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the IGP commended the citizenry for their support and calls on them to continue to cooperate with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies by providing timely information that would help in the prevention and detection of crime.\nHe assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police will continue to do all within its powers to provide safety and security to the teeming Nigerian population, while once again wishing them happy Easter celebrations."} +{"text": "Desert Diamond, locally run in Phoenix, has been delivering first-rate air conditioning solutions for years. Specializing in AC installation, the company has rightfully earned its reputation as an industry leader in dark spots such as Phoenix, Surprise, Glendale, Peoria, and Scottsdale, AZ.\nDrawing on years of experience, the team utilizes cutting-edge technology and advanced methods to achieve absolute customer satisfaction. The magic lies in their attention to detail, knowledge, and commitment to meeting \u2013 and often exceeding \u2013 their client expectations.\nWhen your cooling system falters during Arizona\u2019s scorching summers, the immediate response from Desert Diamond\u2019s AC repair team can be a lifesaver. Trained to handle all types of air conditioning repair, these professionals work diligently to pinpoint and address the issue, bringing back the comfort to your home or office swiftly and efficiently.\nThe secret behind Desert Diamond\u2019s continued success in the air conditioning service industry is consistency. Not only do they install and repair, but they also provide comprehensive AC services to ensure that HVAC systems operate at their optimum. Preventative maintenance services include routine check-ups and quick fixes, which reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns and prolong your air conditioner\u2019s lifespan.\nWhere other companies falter, Desert Diamond creates an oasis of comfort. Their ability to understand and adapt to local conditions and individual needs sets them apart within Phoenix, Surprise, Glendale, Peoria, and Scottsdale, AZ. Coincidentally, it\u2019s not unusual for the company to receive glowing testimonials from satisfied, loyal clients.\nFinal words, if you are questing for superior AC installation, air conditioning repair, and comprehensive AC service options, Desert Diamond is your go-to provider in the heart of Arizona. Commitment, expertise, and reliable service define this team which, like a diamond in the desert, shines bright and cools even brighter."} +{"text": "If you would like to know all about granite countertop including its basic key characteristics, and the processing of granite at quarry, you may find this article quite informative.\nGranite is a natural stone that is extremely durable, making it ideal for many interior and exterior applications. Granite makes an excellent choice for stone countertops, due its beautiful patterns and colors, as well as its durable characteristics.\nWhen it comes to the origins of granite, you may be surprised to know that granite is formed deep inside the earth. Due to the extreme heat and pressure applied by the surrounding over millions of years, liquid magma is molten between other layers of rock, and then hardened as it cools down. Therefore, Granite is considered an igneous rock that is extremely hard, scratch, acid, and heat resistant.\nGranite consists of different elements in nature, such as feldspar, mica, quartz, and other minerals. The process of cooling process is very slow. The suspended mineral elements inside the magma result in the crystalline look of granite. Granite is hard in nature due to its harsh origins and lengthy process that suspends several stabilizing elements within it.\nAs soon as the raw granite is removed from the earth, the first stage of granite processing starts, known as cutting. Here, the large portions of granite cut into manageable blocks. Thereafter, these blocks of granite are cut into slabs with various thicknesses, for their market . Sizes of the slabs vary depending on the size of the block that the quarry was able to process. Thickness of slabs for countertop use varies throughout the US. Part of the country use 2cm (3/4\u2033) slabs for countertops, while in Washington DC metro area a 3cm (1 1/4\u2033) slabs are more common.\nOnce granite blocks are cut into slabs, they are resin coated and then each slab undergoes large multi-head polishing machines that brings out the shine to one side of the granite slabs.\nOnce the process of cutting and polishing is over, six or seven slabs from the same granite block, called bundle, are crated together and get shipped to the stone importers and fabricators across the globe. Stone fabricators, such as Euro Stone Craft factory in Herndon VA, are the last stage for transforming granite slabs into countertops. Through sophisticated CNC machines and waterjets, the slabs are cut to the custom shape of each countertop, edges are profiled and polished, and finally installed at your home, for your enjoyment.\nGranite countertops are ideal for kitchen countertops. Due to the characteristics of the granite, of being scratch, stain, heat, and etch resistant, granite countertops require very little maintenance, and they keep their original appearance for many years to come.\nCare and maintenance of the granite countertops is very simple. A mild PH balance cleaner should be used to clean your countertops. Although the granite countertops are relatively non-porous, we recommend sealing the granite, with a high-quality sealer impregnator."} +{"text": "To be considered eligible for H-1B purposes, applicants need proof that they possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor\u2019s degree in a relevant field. If you completed your Bachelor\u2019s education outside of the U.S., you will require an Educational Evaluation from an accredited evaluator as proof of your eligibility.\nThe first step of this is to make sure you have copies of your degrees and transcripts \u2013 these do not need to be \u201cofficial\u201d copies, but should be legible. If your documents are not in English, you will need to provide translations (the evaluation companies will also do translations for an additional fee, or you may perform your own translation)\nThe following is a list of credential evaluation companies we often work with, whose opinions are accepted by USCIS:\n- Foundation for International Services\n- Click Services>Credential Evaluations.\n- Click \u201cApply online for a credential evaluation.\u201d\n- When asked for Type of Evaluation, select \u201cDocument-by-Document\u201d and \u201cThis report will be used for: Immigration>Non-Immigrant Visa>H-1B/E3.\u201d\n- Have evaluation sent directly to you.\n- When asked for speed of request, select One Week or Next Day (not One Month).\n- Click \u201cDownload Evaluation Application Form\u201d, fill out, and follow instructions for submission.\n- For REQUESTED SERVICE: \u201cAcademic Equivalency Evaluation.\u201d\n- For CASE TYPE: \u201cH-1B/L-1/E Visa etc.\u201d\nPlease submit your Education Evaluation once you have received it. For H-1B filing we only need a copy of the evaluation (an original is not required).\n** This memo is provided for informational and discussion purposes only. It does not act as a substitute for direct legal contact on an individual basis **"} +{"text": "227.7203-12 Government right to establish conformity of markings.\n(a) Nonconforming markings.\n(1) Authorized markings are identified in the clause at 252.227-7014 , Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation. All other markings are nonconforming markings. An authorized marking that is not in the form, or differs in substance, from the marking requirements in the clause at 252.227-7014 is also a nonconforming marking.\n(2) The correction of nonconforming markings on computer software is not subject to 252.227-7019 , Validation of Asserted Restrictions\u2014Computer Software, and the correction of nonconforming markings on computer software documentation (technical data) is not subject to 252.227-7037 , Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data. To the extent practicable, the contracting officer should return computer software or computer software documentation bearing nonconforming markings to the person who has placed the nonconforming markings on the software or documentation to provide that person an opportunity to correct or strike the nonconforming markings at that person's expense. If that person fails to correct the nonconformity and return the corrected software or documentation within 60 days following the person's receipt of the software or documentation, the contracting officer may correct or strike the nonconformity at that person's expense. When it is impracticable to return computer software or computer software documentation for correction, contracting officers may unilaterally correct any nonconforming markings at Government expense. Prior to correction, the software or documentation may be used in accordance with the proper restrictive marking.\n(b) Unjustified markings.\n(1) An unjustified marking is an authorized marking that does not depict accurately restrictions applicable to the Government's use, modification, reproduction, release, or disclosure of the marked computer software or computer software documentation. For example, a restricted rights legend placed on computer software developed under a Government contract either exclusively at Government expense or with mixed funding (situations under which the Government obtains unlimited or government purpose rights) is an unjustified marking.\n(2) Contracting officers have the right to review and challenge the validity of unjustified markings. However, at any time during performance of a contract and notwithstanding existence of a challenge, the contracting officer and the person who has asserted a restrictive marking may agree that the restrictive marking is not justified. Upon such agreement, the contracting officer may, at his or her election, either\u2014\n(i) Strike or correct the unjustified marking at that person's expense; or\n(ii) Return the computer software or computer software documentation to the person asserting the restriction for correction at that person's expense. If the software or documentation are returned and that person fails to correct or strike the unjustified restriction and return the corrected software or documentation to the contracting officer within 60 days following receipt of the software or documentation, the unjustified marking shall be corrected or stricken at that person's expense."} +{"text": "Summer on bonuses at Slotocash and Uptown Aces\nSome people's version of a perfect summer holiday involves an endless sequence of beach trips, seaside parties and journeys to exotic locations but many passionate gamblers also love to be in the company of special and profitable summer online casino promotions, such as the ones that both Sloto Cash and Uptown Aces Casino offer right now.\nThe Three Offers\nBoth websites have three great promotions in store for their summertime fans, involving various bonuses and direct cash prizes and together they form the so-called \"Keep Calm and Summer On\" Welcome Pack. Two of those bonuses are called Summer On. The first one involves 150 percent match bonus on the first deposit and can be activated with the special code SUMMERON1. The offer is open to both new and long-time members, the wagering requirement is 30x(d+b) as described in the websites and the minimum required deposit is 25 dollars. These bonuses can be used on both mobile and desktop platforms. The offer was added on August 10, just after 8 AM and will expire at the end of the month at midnight. The second bonus is a bonus match of 200 percent on the second deposit of the gambler and needs the bonus code SUMMERON2 in order to be activated. The times, the platforms, the player, wagering and minimum deposit requirements are all the same as the ones of the Summer On first deposit bonus. The third bonus offer goes by the name of Keep 100 Calm and uses the bonus code KEEP100CALM. Its wagering requirement is 40x(b). The maximum cashout possible is 500 dollars. The offer became active on August 10 and will remain so until the midnight of August 31. It will provide the players with a free cash chip of 100 dollars. This code can be used for both desktop and mobile. The wagering requirements are affiliated with slots or keno games playthrough.\nYou can discover a huge number of other active promotions and bonuses on both Slotocash and Uptown Aces and these are offers that are once again shared by both websites, such as the 111GEM33 one. With Slotocash, you can find various gambling games, not simply the typical and common slot games, while Uptown Aces specializes in the newest games, successfully acquiring them and adding them to their game library as soon as they are released. Every player would be lucky to be a member of either one of those casinos and with these new bonuses, gamblers are bound to have a truly spectacular gambling summer."} +{"text": "Greg Finlayson is an owner and principal of Impact Economic Consultants Inc. and Finlayson and Associates Consulting Inc. He is an experienced health services researcher, and leader in responding to complex questions concerning health service utilization.\nHe received a PhD in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, in the Division of Health Policy and Administration. His doctoral research investigated the allocation of funding for health services.\nIn 2013 he became the Economic Consultant to the Manitoba Dental Association. Subsequently, in 2015, he joined the RKH Economic Consultants Ltd. (\u201cRKH\u201d) team, providing economic consulting services to the British Columbia Dental Association, the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan, the Dental Association of Prince Edward Island and the Nova Scotia Dental Association. In 2016 he joined Kristine May and Lindsay McGarvey as a principal of Impact Economic Consultants Inc., assuming the responsibilities of the former RKH.\nFrom 1997 to 2015 Greg was a research scientist at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba. During his time at MCHP he led or participated in 17 major research projects. Prior to joining MCHP he worked as the Membership Services Director at the Manitoba Dental Association for 4 years (during which time he achieved a Certified Association Executive designation), preceded by multiple positions (both technical and management) over a 13 year period with the Canadian Red Cross, Manitoba Division.\nGreg lives in Kingston, Ontario. His community involvement includes sitting as a director on the boards of the Carolyn Sifton Foundation, the Seniors Association Kingston Region, and Shared Support Services of Southeastern Ontario (3SO)."} +{"text": "Acupuncture: How This Holistic Health Technique Helps Ease Aches & Pains by Mindy Hudon, M.S., CCC-SLP\nFor my family, I seek alternative medicine before traditional methods and medications for non-life threatening conditions like aches and pains. Through the years, I've experienced minor injuries that are more annoying than debilitating. Recently, I started receiving acupuncture.\nAcupuncture is so relaxing! My qualified practitioner gently places thin, sterilized needles in my body to relieve my specific pain. As tranquil music plays in the background, I lay quietly under warm lights. It eases my pain so I can function better. Best of all, there are no side effects! It\u2019s the best part of this busy mom's day!\nHave you tried acupuncture? What did you think?\nThe information on 30Seconds.com is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. The information provided through this site should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, and is not a substitute for professional care. Always consult your personal health care provider."} +{"text": "Elmer Rees (1941-2019)\nIt was with sadness that we learned of Elmer Rees' death on Friday 4th October, 2019.\nElmer was a distinguished geometer and topologist, a proud son of Wales, and a massive presence in our School, which he joined in 1979 as the Professor of Mathematics. One of his great gifts to the city and to us was as a founder of ICMS, of which he was a tireless advocate. He left in 2005 to become the first director of the Heilbronn Institute, and was awarded a CBE in 2009 for his services to the mathematics community. In 2008 he also become an honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh and I attach the laureation and a fine picture of the event.\nIain Gordon, Head of School, writes \"Elmer helped to appoint many people here, including me as the Seggie Brown fellow in 1998. It was the best application process I have ever had to go through, an exemplar in its simplicity! He was an excellent mentor with a very wide knowledge of mathematics and mathematicians. Although my work was quite far away from his own (in my metric at least) he knew all about it, who the key people were, and how to get me in touch with them. The mentoring never stopped, and he was one of the first people I spoke to when I became Head of School, and again regularly whenever he was in the city. His advice was invaluable to me.\nElmer was a superb mathematician, an excellent colleague, a thoughtful mentor, but mostly a great friend to many of us."} +{"text": "A Missoula Tuba Tradition Continues\nTubas are such great instruments. They can be serious, they can be funny and when a lot of them get together, they can make the holidays something special. Tonight at 7pm at the Southgate Mall the tubas will be coming together again for a \"Tuba Christmas\" concert. This year instead of center court the concert will be held in the Scheels concourse.\nEveryone is invited\nEveryone is invited to the event. It is a great time for all ages. Not only that, but if you play the tuba you can be a part of the event too. My son has been a part of this event in the past. When we attended the event, the age of tuba players ranged from 10 years old to over 80. Tuba players from other parts of the state came to participate--players from Kalispell, Helena, Hamilton and more were involved.\nTubas for the holidays\nTuba players were a part of the Missoula Downtown Association's Parade of Lights last weekend. They are such a great addition to that event. I think we can all agree that it will be nice when the Beatracks Bridge downtown will be completed and we can have traditional parades downtown again.\nEnjoy the show\nI have been having a hard time getting in the swing of the holidays lately, but when I hear the sound of dozens of tubas playing the \"holiday classics\" I know that I will feel like the holidays have finally arrived. Let's give thanks to Gary Gillett for helping to lead such a wonderful tradition here in Missoula and tonight let's all enjoy the wonderful sound of the tuba."} +{"text": "North Korea\u2019s state media boasted Sunday that its armed forces had \u201cgained invincible power\u201d under leader Kim Jong Un as it prepares for a major army holiday that analysts say could be marked with a military parade or major weapons test.\nNorth Korea on Monday celebrates the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People\u2019s Revolutionary Army and the nuclear-armed country has staged military parades in the past to mark key holidays.\nPyongyang has carried out more than a dozen weapons tests this year, including firing an intercontinental ballistic missile at full range for the first time since 2017.\nA report by the North\u2019s official Korean Central News Agency listed the history of the country\u2019s military achievements, from its battles against the United States in the 1950-53 Korean War to smaller conflicts.\n\u201cAll the people of the country are looking back deeply on the history of the 100 victory of our revolutionary armed forces,\u201d it said.\nThe report added Kim had further propelled the country\u2019s military might with his \u201cgenius military ideology, excellent military command and unparalleled courage and guts\u201d.\n\u201cOur revolutionary armed forces have gained invincible power that the world cannot ignore,\u201d it said, in an apparent reference to the North\u2019s nuclear arsenal.\nSigns that Pyongyang was preparing for its \u201cbiggest ever military parade\u201d to mark the upcoming anniversary have been detected, Yonhap news agency reported, citing multiple unnamed government sources.\nThe parade was likely to take place at midnight, the report said, involving around 20,000 troops and the North\u2019s most sophisticated weaponry including the \u201cmonster\u201d Hwasong-17 ICBM as well as hypersonic and submarine-launched ballistic missiles.\nNorth Korea had been widely expected to showcase its military strength to mark the 110th anniversary of the birth of its founding leader and Kim\u2019s grandfather Kim Il Sung on April 15, but instead, the day was celebrated with a civilian parade.\nSatellite imagery has also shown continued preparations, with thousands of North Korean troops and scores of vehicles marching in formation at a parade training ground in Pyongyang.\n\u201cTypically, troops depart the training ground as soon as the parade is complete, so their presence further indicates an upcoming event,\u201d Martyn Williams, a fellow at the Stimson Center, wrote on the 38 North website.\nUS and South Korean officials and analysts have also warned Pyongyang could resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 2017, citing renewed activity at its key testing site."} +{"text": "Interior designfor private residences and commercial spaces. We do complete high end interiors that includes everything from sketches to picking out the right wood for the parquet to deciding on the position of the sofa. Our goal is always to achieve astonishing results by enhancing the beauty of the property and letting our clients uniqueness shine through. We are driven by passion and with tons of collected know how, gained through many years of experience, we will guide you along the way to the result of your dreams.\nGet in touch here!"} +{"text": "Emsworth Building Services is a family run business operating in Hampshire and West Sussex. With over 30 years of general building experience, George and the team offer a range of services to customers looking for an honest and hard-working team, which puts core family values at the heart of everything it does.\nBelow are the main areas that we cover;\nAldwick, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Clanfield, East & West Wittering, Emsworth, Fareham, Havant, Liss, Gosport, Hayling Island, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Rowlands Castle, Selsey, Southsea, Waterlooville, Bosham, Liphook, Lee-on-Solent, Meon Valley.\nAll your building needs taken care of including:\nOur Service Guarantee\nWe\u2019re confident in the service that we offer and all of our work comes with a comprehensive guarantee. We\u2019re also fully insured, so as a customer you have peace of mind in the work undertaken by Emsworth Building Services.\nAll your building needs under one roof. With over 30 years of building service experience we can offer all types of building work from small jobs like brickwork and garden walls, to larger projects such as house extensions and garage conversions.\nWith modern cars seemingly getting wider and wider, often a good solution is to convert your double garage into a single garage opening. Our experienced team can manage this process for you. From initial contact with building control, getting structural calculations on the steel that\u2019s required, then liaising with Emsworth Garage Doors over the best Garage Door solution for you and undertaking the work in a seamless and timely manner.\nAll types of slabbing work undertaken, from Sandstone to Porcelain materials. All slabs are laid on full beds of mortar / concrete for various purposes around the home and garden.\nWhether it\u2019s a small extension such as an entrance porch or a full double storey extension, our team have the experience to help with all sizes of project. From initial consultation, to working closely with local architects, our team will be there right through the process to ensure a smooth a seamless experience for you, in what can otherwise be a stressful time.\nWith access to a wide range of bricks and the skillset to colour match mortar to what\u2019s already in place, our team have over 30 years experience and are well placed to assist with jobs of all size and shape. From a new garden wall to repairing already existing brickwork, Emsworth Building Services is here to help."} +{"text": "A darkly mirthful and alphabetical approach to very bad things from comedian Charles Demers.\nComedian-author Charlie Demers, whose brain-bending brand of black humour will be familiar to followers of CBC Radio's The Debaters, offers his madcap perspective in a new collection of essays highlighting a wide range of topics under the heading of Bad Things. The Horrors is presented abecedarian-style, despoiling a beloved children's book tradition in order to explore personal hangups that range from the slightly awkward to the down-right terrible.\nBeginning with \u2018A\u2019 for \u2018Adolescence,\u2019 Demers recalls his sexless teenage years spent in a Trotskyist sect, and \u2018B\u2019 for \u2018Bombing\u2019 offers a first-person account of the agonies of stand- up comedy gone wrong. \u2018E\u2019 for \u2018End of the World\u2019 explores the wacky world of Preppers (YouTube how-to-prepare-for- the-apocalypse experts), while \u2018F\u2019 for \u2018Fat\u2019 explains what life is like for those with both testicles and breasts. Other essays creep toward the pain side of the hilarity/agony line: \u2018D\u2019 for \u2018Depression\u2019 and \u2018M\u2019 for \u2018Motherlessness\u2019 traverse topics that more balanced minds might hesitate to make light of.\nFortunately, Demers does not let tact or sensibility deter him from pushing humour to its hysterical limit in order to examine our deepest fears. With artful insight, he never minimizes the very real pain inherent in some topics and uses comedy as a catharsis rather than a numbing agent. Dark, smart and funny, in the sunny world of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Project, The Horrors will be a shadow...or at least a shadow puppet.\nAbout the author\nCharles Demers was born and raised in Vancouver. He is an activist and comedian, a regular performer on CBC Radio One's The Debaters, and former co-host of Citytv's comedic panel show \"The Citynews List\" in Vancouver. In 2005, he was the judges' choice for Vancouver's funniest new comic; since then he has been featured on national radio, in print, as well as in festivals and live venues across Canada and the Pacific Northwest and with Paul Bae as the sketch duo \"Bucket\"?the act Robin Williams called \"the future of comedy.\" His book Vancouver Special was published by Arsenal Pulp Press in 2009, and was shortlisted for the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize at the BC Book Prizes. His first novel, The Prescription Errors, was published in 2009 by Insomniac Press.\nFollow Charles Demers on Twitter."} +{"text": "Kerstin Heiligenstetter is Founder & Managing Partner of 789 Consulting, who serves as a partner across institutional structures (governments, multilateral institutions, corporates, foundations, and investors) to identify and realize business impact while focusing on the social dimension of corporate sustainability.\nKerstin is an accomplished marketing and sales expert, intrapreneur and communicator with 20 years of strategic and operational experience in major international corporations in the exhibition and automotive industry.\nPrior to founding 789 Consulting in 2022 she was working at Mercedes-Benz AG in several leadership roles. In leading the holistic marketing and sales initiative \u201cShe\u2019s Mercedes\u201d, founded in 2014, Kerstin had achieved its successful implementation in 70 countries and was instrumental in changing the perception and approach of an important customer target group in a traditional industry and promoting a socio-economical discussion on diversity.\nKerstin Heiligenstetter combines her professional expertise in scaling innovative business ideas, leading international projects, and her sense for a human-centered approach to business with her ability to encourage people to participate, breaking up encrusted silo structures and paving the way for constructive cooperation.\nShe advocates for diversity and women empowerment in national and international networks and engages as Keynote Speaker and Host.\nKerstin speaks four languages and has university degrees in Romance studies, Psychology and Economics.\nArrival: Fri, Aug 26; 09:10pm\nDeparture: Sat, Sep 03; 10:05pm\nPreferred name: N/A\nDietary needs: None\nClothing Size (US): L\nShoe Size (US): 8.5\nRoom Preference (Floor): Upper floor\nNotes from guest: N/A"} +{"text": "Recently a friend of mine asked to help, their SQL Server was not showing correct database free space information even when they have added new data file. As they add new data into their database the previously existing database data files are not getting filled with data, rather the newer data files are getting filled.\nAs soon as I heard the issue from him, I knew it was the due to the inaccuracies in the catalog views maintained by the SQL Server. I suggested him to run DBCC UPDATEUSAGE command on his database to correct this inaccuracies.\nIn order to show you an example, I simulated the same scenario on my personal server, I added few tables and filled plenty of data into those tables. Later I purged bulk of the data in those tables to simulate the inaccuracies. Below is an example DBCC UPDATEUSAGE command that I ran on one of the tables in my database.\nNote that I used the database name \u2018LearnSQLWithBru\u2018 and the table \u2018transaction_history\u2018 in the above example.\nThe DBCC command can be run on a database to correct inaccuracies of all objects in that database or you can also correct the inaccuracies of a single table by including that table name. If you would like to run the command for a particular database, then you can run the following command..\nDBCC UPDATEUSAGE ('DATABASENAME')\nYou can also run the below command to correct the inaccuracies for the current database.\nDBCC UPDATEUSAGE (0)\nDo you like this site? Like our FB page @ Facebook.com\\LearnSQLWithBru so that, you know when there is a new blog post.\n\u2014 Bru Medishetty"} +{"text": "As Prepared for Delivery on February 17, 2022\nThank you, Scott. for your presentation.\nI\u2019m supportive of this proposed rule for several reasons.\nFirst, the relative risk to the share insurance fund today for a $15 billion federally insured credit union represents the same relative risk as a $10 billion federally insured credit union did in 2013when tier 1 credit unions first transitioned to the Office of National Examinations and Supervision\u2019s (ONES) supervision.\nSecond, this adjustment will allow NCUA to manage its resources more efficiently by continuing to supervise most tier 1 covered credit union through the Regional Offices. Without this adjustment, the number of covered credit unions supervised by ONES would nearly double in calendar year 2023, requiring substantial reallocation of agency resources. That reallocation would, of course, impact the budget.\nAlso, the regulatory requirements for $10 billion credit unions are not affected by the proposed rule. For example, capital planning and stress testing are triggered at $10 billion in assets. These requirements will remain in effect regardless of supervisory office.\nRight now, the proposed rule contemplates federally insured credit union s between $10 billion and $15 billion that have already transitioned to ONES supervision will remain under ONES supervision. Leaving these credit unions with ONES rather than transitioning them back to the regions is less disruptive to both the credit unions and NCUA.\nScott, how will this change affect tier 1 state- chartered credit unions and supervisors?\nThank you. Mr. Chairman, this concludes my remarks."} +{"text": "This paper analyzes the maximum steady throughput and optimum media access control (MAC) of a random access system over channels with retransmission gain. The channel is defined by the packet detection probability of each user as a function of the numbers of packet transmissions and collisions. The maximum steady throughput and stability region for two-user channels are obtained in closed form. The conditions that the maximum throughput is reached with control-free MAC are obtained. The well-known results of the orthogonal and the ALOHA channels are shown to be special instances of our results. The throughputs of multiuser symmetric channels and the general multiuser asymmetric channel are further obtained. A practical random access CDMA channel exploiting retransmission diversity is analyzed based on the model. Numerical result confirms with the analytical results. It is conclude that retransmission gain can significantly increase throughput and expand stability region."} +{"text": "The International Tokamak Physics Activity (ITPA) Central Committee has appointed DIFFER group leader and CCER member Dr. Jonathan Citrin as chair of its topical group on Transport and Confinement starting 1 January 2018.\nThe ITPA is an international framework organised by ITER for coordinating fusion research activities of the highest priority for preparing the broad physics basis needed for ITER design and operation. Members of the ITPA groups are chosen by each ITER party as representative top experts of their sub-fields. In the coming 2 years, Citrin will facilitate the group collaboration for updating the Physics Basis for ITER, a once-a-decade review of the status of the field.\nFuture fusion power plants will mimic the nuclear fusion process at the heart of the sun to generate clean energy from abundant resources. In a fusion reactor, careful attention needs to be given to how -for instance- temperature, density, and electric current are distributed throughout the hot fuel mass (a hot, ionized gas called a plasma).\nThe ITPA Transport and Confinement group provides insights from internationally coordinated experiments and modelling on the transport of heat, particles, momentum, and impurities in the fusion plasma. It uses those insights to design further experiments, improve fully predictive computer codes to predict transport in the plasma, and extrapolate to advanced scenarios to operate fusion reactors at high performance."} +{"text": "Foreigner Identity Number( NIE)\nObtaining a NIE\nA NIE may be asked directly in Spain or at the Consular Office of the aspirant\u2019s country of hearthstone.\nThe request may be made in person or through a properly accredited Lawyer.\nThe physical presence of the aspirant or of their representative is obligatory in every case.\nfurther information on how to apply for a NIE may be asked ( by dispatch) from this Consular Office.\nThe Documentations that is needed to apply for the NIE at the Consular Office\nEX-15 standard-issue operation form It opens in new window( initial and one dupe), completed and inked by the aspirant or representative.\nThe shape should rather be completed online and published.\nThe operation shape must indicate the profitable, professional, or gregarious reasons that justify the NIE operation.\nOriginal of the aspirant\u2019s valid passport and a dupe of the passport\u2019s biographical data runner.\nCitizens of Member States of the European Union may identify themselves with their identity document( initial and one dupe, frontal and ago).\nstill, only the certified dupe of the document should be handed, If the operation is offered by a representative.\nstill, the initial and a dupe of the representative\u2019s identity document or passport must also be offered, together with a authority of attorney in which it\u2019s expressly stated that this representative is invested to present the NIE operation, If the NIE is asked via a representative.\nstill, a dupe of the blood story book or the birth instrument or the custodianship document must be offered, If the aspirant is a minor or is immobilized. In extension, the valid passport or ID of the parent or guardian must be shown off .\nDocument proving hearthstone in the Consular area.\nform 790, law 12 It opens in new window, properly completed, and payment of the corresponding figure.\nIn 2021, the figure is9.74 euros.\nDocument processing and quittance time\nThe Spain NIE is Given by the General Commissariat for Immigration and Borders, under the aegis of the Spanish Directorate- General for the Police. The Consular Office can not dock the document processing time. The NIE is typically issued within two weeks, but this period may be extended by procurators beyond the control of the administration. The NIE is transferred to the aspirant by dispatch. thus, an dispatch address for announcement purposes must be handed on the operation shape.\nImportant information about the NIE\nThe NIE is a particular, special and exclusive number that\u2019s assigned to nonnatives who, for profitable, professional, or gregarious reasons, are enthralled in conditioning related to Spain and bear identification in this country.\nA NIE attained via the Consular Office identifies the deliverer to all situations of the Spanish public administration, but doesn\u2019t entitle the proprietor to live in Spain or establish hearthstone there.\nNonnatives who wish to come residers in Spain must be apprehensive of the practicable want to gain a visa beforehand. subjects of the European Union, formerly established in Spain, must register at the Central Registry of Foreign Citizens."} +{"text": "Adapting the trend of integration and development, AZGROUP is the most popular app design platform company in Vietnam, providing prestigious and quality App Design in Lao Cai.\nThe needs of App Design today\nCurrently, the trend of developing mobile applications for all types and fields is blooming and developing strongly to response 4.0 technology. Connect all things together, so why not choose for business a unit reputable and reliable to send your products?\nThe App platform gives businesses and users a great experience:\n\u2013 Optimize user experience and App\n\u2013 Your App Frame displays in the same with device\u2019s size\n\u2013 The text on your App is same sized for your phone\n\u2013 The links/buttons on the App have standard sizes easy for user\n\u2013 Fast App loading speed\n\u2013 Use the necessary App modules\nAZGROUP has provided many App platforms in many industries and business fields, and is proud to be the leading prestigious, professional, low-priced App Design in Lao Cai unit in Vietnam.\nAZGROUP \u2013 App Design in Lao Cai\nDesign app mobile application needs professionalism, dedication, thoughtful consultation, support 24/7, complete application with 100% accuracy. Come to AZGROUP Mobile Application Development Company with 10 years of App Programming, professional App Design.\n\u2013 AZGROUP is proud to be a professional Website and App Design unit with more than 2,000 customers in many different fields.\n\u2013 As a professional, dedicated, consulting support 24/7, complete application with 100% accuracy. We principle that \u201cthe success of customers is also the success of AZGROUP\u201d.\n\u2013 With the goal of sustainable development, AZGROUP is committed to technology always hand in hand with quality, creating modern products with quality.\n\u2013 AZGROUP has a professional and dynamic team, creative designers, combined with experienced consultants. Affirmative will bring satisfaction and expectations for even fastidious customers.\nWhy you should choose the App design services of AZGROUP?\nNot all units can develop mobile applications with beautiful designs and quality products. However, with more than 10 years of experience in the software industry, you can be completely assured about the App Design in Lao Cai of AZGROUP, you can also refer to the typical projects developed by AZGROUP to know a part of our work has been done for thousands of customers.\nPrinciples of mobile application design of AZGROUP\n\u2013 Principles of organizing information\n\u2013 Principles of using images\n\u2013 Principles of using color\n\u2013 White space art\n\u2013 The flexible use of visual psychology\n\u2013 Design does not follow any style\nContact with AZGROUP immediately for consulting prestigious and professional App Design in Lao Cai.\nAZGROUP SERVICE JOINT STOCK COMPANY\nAddress: 132-134 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward Dakao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City\nHotline: 09126.96.36.199 \u2013 0286 273 3456"} +{"text": "Window & Gutter Cleaning Virginia Water\nEstablished in 1995, Supreme Clean offers Commercial and Residential window cleaning and gutter cleaning services to Virginia Water and the surrounding areas.\nSome Of Our projects\nWe also provide larger contracts anywhere in the south of England. Our promise to all clients is simple. We will complete every job thoroughly and to the highest standard. At Supreme Clean, we pride ourselves on being 100% reliable, and we have countless references available on request.\nSupreme Clean's Team\nAll our cleaning operatives are fully trained and fully insured. They combine extensive knowledge with vast practical experience. I send my operatives on health and safety courses every year to ensure they are up to date with new laws. Therefore they carry total health and safety certificates.\nWe also have regular in house training sessions, so all work is 100% health and safety in mind.\nWe also have regular in house training sessions so all work carried out is 100% health and safety in mind.\nWe have full public liability insurance of up to \u00a35,000,000 and are members of various organisations.\nWe are now entirely SAFE contractor Approved - the SAFE contractor is an accreditation scheme that assesses contractors and service providers' health and safety competency.\nMy patio has come up like it is brand new.Very impressive job"} +{"text": "Professionals In Commercial Gas Fitting & Maintenance\nWhen your gas appliances malfunction during operation, they can lead to significant damage to your entire commercial building. The PBR Plumbing team promptly and efficiently carry out all types of gas appliance breakdown repairs, identifying faults and providing accurate diagnoses for effective solutions.\nBy choosing PBR Plumbing, you can rest assured that your appliances will operate safely and efficiently according to your needs. We carry out all of our work with long term functionality front of mind, ensuring that we never compromise on the quality of our craftsmanship or methods.\nIn addition to our gas maintenance services, we offer gas hot water system installation and gas appliance fitting services.\nFor more information on our commercial plumbing and gas maintenance services or to book, contact PBR Plumbing on 08 9444 9914.\nFrequently Asked Questions\n- Hotels, caf\u00e9s, bars, and restaurants\n- Day cares\n- Shopping centers\n- Gas appliance installation, conversions, repairs, and maintenance Installation of gas hot water systems and units\n- Gas bottle installation, including regulators, changeover valves, pigtails, and gas lines\n- Installation and repairs of gas flue pipes\n- Installation of gas meters, valves, and associated pipework\n- Adjustment of gas pressure\n- Installation of gas detection systems\n- Commercial gas heater service\n- Gas leak detection and repairs\n- Ensuring the safety and security of your property during our work\n- Thorough connection inspections"} +{"text": "Remark code M7 indicates that no further rental payments will be made for a medical item that has been purchased, returned, or when the sum of rental payments made to date equals the purchase price of the item. This means that the payer has determined that the financial obligations for renting the item have been fulfilled and no additional rental reimbursement will be provided.\nCommon causes of code M7 are typically related to the billing and reimbursement process for durable medical equipment (DME). These causes may include:\n1. Incorrect billing of rental items: The healthcare provider may have continued to bill for rental payments even after the purchase price has been met or the item has been returned.\n2. Miscommunication between the provider and the payer: There may have been a lack of clarity or an oversight regarding the terms of the rental agreement, leading to continued billing beyond the agreed terms.\n3. System errors: Automated billing systems may fail to stop rental billing once the purchase price has been reached or if the item is no longer in the patient's possession.\n4. Inaccurate tracking of rental payments: The provider may not have accurately tracked the total amount of rental payments received, resulting in overbilling.\n5. Failure to update the billing status: The provider might not have updated the billing status to reflect that the item has been purchased or returned, causing continued rental charges to be issued.\n6. Delay in processing the purchase or return: There may be a delay in processing the transaction that indicates the item has been purchased or returned, leading to additional rental charges being billed in error.\nAddressing these issues requires careful attention to billing practices, clear communication with payers, and accurate record-keeping to ensure that rental payments are stopped at the appropriate time.\nWays to mitigate code M7 include implementing a robust tracking system for rental and purchased medical equipment. Ensure that your billing department has real-time access to patient equipment records, including rental start and end dates, purchase transactions, and return documentation. Regularly reconcile equipment status with billing records to prevent rental charges post-purchase or return. Establish clear communication channels between the clinical staff responsible for equipment management and the billing team to promptly update any changes in equipment status. Additionally, set up automated alerts to notify the billing department when the total rental payments are approaching the purchase price to avoid overpayments.\nThe steps to address code M7 involve a thorough review of the patient's account to ensure that the billing aligns with the actual status of the medical equipment in question. First, verify the dates of service and the equipment rental period to confirm that no rental claims were submitted after the purchase date or after the rental payments equaled the purchase price. If an overpayment has occurred, process a refund to the payer. If the claim was denied in error, gather documentation that proves the rental was within the appropriate period and resubmit the claim with a detailed explanation. Additionally, update the billing system to reflect the equipment's purchase status to prevent future incorrect rental billings."} +{"text": "\"Throughout my life, as my body's complaints and injuries presented themselves, I remember panicking and thinking that whatever was \"wrong\" couldn't be corrected. And I've gone on to prove to myself that by addressing my body in the right way, I have more power to change it for the better than anyone else. And so it has become my passion to help others in this way . . .\"\nFelicia Leighton-Ibbotson holds a B.A. in Dance and a M.A. in Dance/Movement Therapy. After over a decade of teaching as a movement educator, her passion for an ever deeper understanding of the moving body led her to complete the STOTT Pilates curriculum and obtain her STOTT Pilates certification. Soon after she also became certified as a Pelvic Floor Specialist through the Center for Women's Fitness.\nFelicia served her local community with an intimate Pilates studio for over 4 years, until her desire to serve a wider population, combined with her conviction that understanding the uniqueness of each individual body must be at the foundation of any efforts to improve its function, led her to create ReForm Body Coaching."} +{"text": "Nobel Peace Prize 2012\n\u2026 have for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe.\n\u201cFrom war to peace: a European tale\u201d Key messages from Nobel Peace Prize Lecture delivered by President Van Rompuy and President Dur\u00e3o Barroso in Oslo on 10 December 2012\nPresident Van Rompuy said: At a time of uncertainty, this day reminds people across Europe and the world of the Union\u2019s fundamental purpose: to further the fraternity between European nations, now and in the future.\nThis is where the European Union\u2019s \u201csecret weapon\u201d comes into play: an unrivalled way of binding our interests so tightly that war becomes materially impossible. The Union has perfected the art of compromise. No drama of victory or defeat. For this, boring politics is only a small price to pay.\nSo, where there was war, there is now peace. But another historic task now lies ahead of us: keeping peace where there is peace. After all, history is not a novel, a book we can close after a Happy Ending: we remain fully responsible for what is yet to come.\nOur continent, risen from the ashes after 1945 and united in 1989, has a great capacity to reinvent itself. It is to the next generations to take this common adventure further. I hope they will seize this responsibility with pride.\nPresident Barroso said: Several generations of Europeans have shown again and again that their choice for Europe was also a choice for freedom.\nOur Union is more than an association of states. It is a new legal order, which is not based on the balance of power between nations but on the free consent of states to share sovereignty.\nThe uniqueness of the European project is to have combined the legitimacy of democratic States with the legitimacy of supranational institutions: the European Commission, the European Court of Justice.\nMy message today is: you can count on our efforts to fight for lasting peace, freedom and justice in Europe and in the world."} +{"text": "Wabi Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and impermanence. It values simplicity, natural materials, and the acceptance of transience and decay. Etsy, on the other hand, is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of handmade and vintage items. In this article, we will explore how the Wabi Sabi philosophy is manifested in the products sold on Etsy, how it reflects a cultural trend towards eclecticism and sustainability, and how it has influenced the way we think about beauty and consumerism.\nThe Wabi Sabi Philosophy\nWabi Sabi is grounded in the traditional Japanese worldview that emphasizes the transitory nature of life, the value of simplicity and austerity, and the appreciation of the beauty of natural processes. It is expressed through simple, organic shapes, muted colors, and a sense of rustic elegance. Wabi Sabi values the beauty of imperfection in all its forms, from cracks in pottery to the uneven texture of handmade paper.\nOn Etsy, we can see this philosophy reflected in the use of natural materials like wood, stone, and linen, as well as the prevalence of handmade and vintage items that have a sense of history and authenticity. Many Etsy sellers use traditional crafts techniques and emphasize the unique qualities of each individual piece. Overall, the Wabi Sabi philosophy is reflected in a preference for items that are imperfect, individual, and unique.\nEtsy and Eclecticism\nEtsy is part of a larger cultural trend towards eclecticism and individuality in consumer culture. Many people today reject the mass-produced, uniform products of big-box stores and instead seek out handmade, artisanal, and vintage items that have character, meaning, and a sense of history. Etsy reflects this trend by providing a platform for small-scale producers to connect with consumers who appreciate their unique vision and craftsmanship.\nAt the same time, Etsy has also become a source of inspiration and influence for larger retailers who are trying to tap into the demand for handmade and unique items. For example, many big-box stores have created their own lines of \u201chandmade\u201d products that imitate the aesthetic of Etsy sellers. This has led to a tension between the desire for unique and authentic products and the commodification of that desire.\nThe Sustainability Imperative\nAnother way in which Etsy reflects contemporary cultural trends is through its emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. Many Etsy sellers use recycled materials or work with sustainable practices to reduce their impact on the environment. For example, some sewers use scraps of fabric to create patchwork quilts, while others use natural dyes to color their textiles. These practices reflect a broader concern for the environmental impact of consumer culture.\nIn addition, Etsy supports small-scale producers who often use less energy and resources in their production than large factories. When you buy a handmade item from Etsy, you are supporting a small business and helping to reduce the carbon footprint of consumer goods.\nWabi Sabi Etsy is a celebration of the beauty of imperfection, individuality, and sustainability. It reflects a cultural trend towards eclecticism and a rejection of mass-produced goods. By embracing the Wabi Sabi aesthetic and supporting small-scale, sustainable producers, we can create a more meaningful and authentic consumer culture."} +{"text": "Twitter is the most powerful social media today. We all are having an account on Twitter. As a social media influencer, blogger or Internet market, you should be having an account on Twitter. If you are using Twitter right way then you can do wonders. There are some great people on twitter which you should follow and learn from them. Sometimes you may like to unfollow people on twitter who are not following you.\nTwitter is the best medium to reach quality people across the world. If you are following right people on twitter then you can expand your online business like anything. There are many people who start using twitter and in the initial stage of twitter they follow many people without knowing about them. This is very bad practise. If your aim is to just increase the followers then you can avoid my tips. But if you are following some people and those people are not following back to you then you will not be able to get the most out of it. So it is better to unfollow people on twitter who are not following you.\nFirst let me tell you what kind of people you should follow on twitter. If you follow the right kind of people then you don\u2019t need to unfollow people who are not following you. So first you need to decide your interest. Once you decide your interest then you can follow the right people on twitter.\nRead More: Importance Of Twitter\nLet me tell you how I choose the people to follow. As a blogger, I will obviously follow some of my fellow blogger. Then I am also following some social media influencers, affiliate marketers, WordPress developers and some other people who are in the field of development. Why I am following these people? The answer is quite simple. I am following these people due to my area of interest. If your interest is Bollywood then you should follow some people from Bollywood. So that you can avoid situation in which you need to unfollow people on twitter who are not following you.\nWhen I started my journey with twitter, as a newbie there I have followed many people who are not of my interest. They are also not following me back. So to solve this problem, I was searching some tools. I got the awesome tool named crowdfireapp. Let me tell you how you can use this tool to unfollow people on twitter who are not following you.\nUnfollow People On Twitter Who Are Not Following You\nCrowdfireapp is an excellent tool which you can use for Instagram and twitter. This tool will tell you who are the people that you are following but they are not following to you. This is the best tool for you if you want to clear your twitter profile periodically.\nFirst you just need to go here. Then you should login with your twitter account. Once you are successfully logged in, Crowdfireapp will analyse your profile. Then it will give you the list of people who are not following back to you. So if you want to unfollow those people then you can do it via red sign. This tool is come in two versions. In free version, you can do only 25 follow-nofollow activity per day. In premium version, you can do whatever you want.\nSo this is the best tool which I found to unfollow people on twitter who are not following you. Twitter is having great importance as a social media. If you are using it in wrong way then this is the right time to change your strategy for twitter and gain the maximum advantage of it.\nIf you like this post then do share it with your friends. I would like to hear your views on this particular topic. So feel free to comment. With your comments, please mention some of the tools which you are using for twitter."} +{"text": "Philosopher\u2019s Stone \u2013 Puzzle Box (Metal Version)\nAccording to the legend, Nicolas Flamel succeeded in developing the Philosopher\u2019s Stone and creating the elixir of life. Even though this elixir did not promise him and his wife immortality, it extended their lives for several hundred years.\nBut as all things must come to an end, so did the lives of the Flamels as well. It is believed that just before their death they hid the Philosopher\u2019s Stone in a wooden chest. Only those who are capable of relentless perseverance, have goodness at heart and can handle the power of the stone responsibly will succeed in unlocking the chest.\nRecently a small chest was discovered under the floorboards in the basement of the very same house Nicolas Flamel and his wife were believed to have lived in their last days. Find out if you are the deserving seeker who opens the chest and continures their legacy.\nThe combination of birch wood and high-grade anodized aluminium give the puzzle box a very unique and luxurious look. It can be solved purely by logic. No force, hitting or banging is required to move parts or open the box. Search the symbols and shapes carefully on the box to try and piece together clues that will help you solve it. The puzzle is also resettable, so you can play it over again, or hide a gift and give it to a friend.\nAverage Play Time: 60 \u2013 90 minutes\nManufacturer\u2019s Difficulty Rating: 3/5"} +{"text": "Alternative splicing (AS) is a key regulatory mechanism that contributes to transcriptome and proteome diversity. As very few genome-wide studies analyzing AS in plants are available, we have performed high-throughput sequencing of a normalized cDNA library which resulted in a high coverage transcriptome map of Arabidopsis. We detect similar to 150,000 splice junctions derived mostly from typical plant introns, including an eightfold increase in the number of U12 introns (2069). Around 61% of multiexonic genes are alternatively spliced under normal growth conditions. Moreover, we provide experimental validation of 540 AS transcripts (from 256 genes coding for important regulatory factors) using high-resolution RT-PCR and Sanger sequencing. Intron retention (IR) is the most frequent AS event (similar to 40%), but many IRs have relatively low read coverage and are less well-represented in assembled transcripts. Additionally, similar to 51% of Arabidopsis genes produce AS transcripts which do not involve IR. Therefore, the significance of IR in generating transcript diversity was generally overestimated in previous assessments. IR analysis allowed the identification of a large set of cryptic introns inside annotated coding exons. Importantly, a significant fraction of these cryptic introns are spliced out in frame, indicating a role in protein diversity. Furthermore, we show extensive AS coupled to nonsense-mediated decay in AFC2, encoding a highly conserved LAMMER kinase which phosphorylates splicing factors, thus establishing a complex loop in AS regulation. We provide the most comprehensive analysis of AS to date which will serve as a valuable resource for the plant community to study transcriptome complexity and gene regulation."} +{"text": "On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, residents of the Hudson Community School District will vote on a bond issue question. An approved bond would allow the district to move forward on a series of key facility projects at Hudson High School. These include:\nUpdating building systems and aging infrastructure, including the replacement of an HVAC system that is no longer cost- effective to maintain\nConverting underutilized space into innovative classrooms\nCreating a secure main entrance to improve safety\nRebuilding the career and technical education labs (shop)\nAdding needed gym space\nThe Hudson CSD Community Task Force has been engaged in a facility planning process over the past several months. A community-wide survey that was open in April and May 2022 provided the district and task force with valuable input and feedback as they examined facility needs and explored potential solutions. This process led to the proposed projects and bond issue the board has now decided to place in front of voters.\nThe Board of Education and district administration will continue to seek the input and feedback of community members throughout the process, leading right up to election day.\nIn addition to the bond issue, residents will also vote on a proposed renewal of the Physical Plant & Equipment Levy and a Revenue Purpose Statement on September 13. Find a sample ballot here.\nPOLLING LOCATION: Residents may cast their ballots at Hudson Community Center (525 Jefferson St.) on Tuesday, September 13. The hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m.\nON THE BALLOT SEPTEMBER 13\nResidents will vote on a $11.65 million bond issue question. If approved, the district would move forward with a series of facility projects at Hudson High School. These funds would be used to update building systems and aging infrastructure, convert underutilized space into classrooms, create a secure main entrance, rebuild the career and technical education labs, and add much-needed gym space.\nPhysical Plant & Equipment Levy\nA PPEL is a voter-approved levy that generates funds a school district can use only for infrastructure and equipment repairs, purchases, and improvements. If renewed, the PPEL would maintain a maximum property tax rate impact of $1.34/year on every $1,000 of taxable property value. To emphasize, this is not a new proposal but merely a continuation of a current levy the district has had in place for decades.\nRevenue Purpose Statement\nSecure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE)\u2014also known as the statewide one-cent sales tax for education\u2014allows Iowa school districts to ask voters to approve a Revenue Purpose Statement to continue investing sales tax funds in school infrastructure projects. Approving the statement on September 13 would have no impact on local property taxes, nor would it affect the sales tax.\nCheck out this video featuring a Hudson business owner and Community Task Force member, who discusses the district's facility needs and the potential solution on the September 13 ballot."} +{"text": "Bronis\u0142aw Romanowski was born in Utoropy near Stanis\u0142aw\u00f3w (now Ukraine, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast). During World War II, he fought in the ranks of the 1st Polish Army. In 1970 he was awarded the medal \u201cFor participation in the battles for Berlin\u201d. After the war, he settled in Boles\u0142awiec. In 1950 he was part of the team tasked with starting up the Julius Paul und Sohn ceramics factory on Polna Street, which was taken over by the Central People\u2019s and Artistic Industry, operating from 1954 as the People\u2019s and Artistic Industry Work Cooperative, and from 1963 to the present day as the \u201cCeramika Artystyczna\u201d Handicraft Cooperative. Apart from a break in the years 1954-1958, he was associated with the factory until his retirement in 1974. He went down in the history of Boles\u0142awiec ceramics as a creator of unique figurines of people, animals and devils, as well as genre scenes representing typical folk art. Some of these were put into mass production at the end of the 1960s and were very popular with buyers.\nB. Romanowski\u2019s ability to work in clay and his love of this material came from his family home. Romanowski picked up from his family home, where there was a strong pottery tradition. His grandmother and mother made pottery used in the household. In order to expand his knowledge, B. Romanowski also visited local potters. He would often travel up to 20 km on foot to learn something new. This passion never died out in him. Even after his retirement, he visited his workshop many times and continued to create distinctive figurines. This led to a collection, part of which is on permanent display at the Museum of Ceramics in Boles\u0142awiec.\nThe artist\u2019s works are in the collections of the Museum of Ceramics in Boles\u0142awiec and the Ethnographic Museum \u2013 National Museum in Wroc\u0142aw.\nWe invite you to watch a film about Bronis\u0142aw Romanowski, prepared by Television Boles\u0142awiec.\nThis post from the series \u201cBoles\u0142awiec artistic community\u201d was prepared within the framework of the project \u201cBoles\u0142awiec \u2013 30 years of local government\u201d carried out by the Museum of Ceramics and the Boles\u0142awiec Cultural Centre \u2013 International Ceramics Centre."} +{"text": "If you are renting real estate, it\u2019s absolutely crucial to understand what rights you have as a tenant. Without this knowledge, your landlord can potentially take advantage of you or your business. It\u2019s fair to say that many renters aren\u2019t aware of their rights as tenants. This can be a costly mistake you will have to deal with for the duration of your lease. Hiring an expert in landlord-tenant law in NYC like Gary J. Wachtel is one way to make sure you are well aware of the most important tenant rights. Let\u2019s take a look at 4 of the most important tenant rights below.\nEqual Security Deposits for All Tenants\nWhen you are renting property, it\u2019s common for the landlord to request a security deposit in the event of damages to the property during your time inhabiting it. It\u2019s totally normal to pay a security deposit in order to reserve your property. Pets are an example of something that can increase your security deposit. If the landlord wants to keep some of your security deposit, you are entitled to receive written documentation explaining why. If you have any questions about security deposits, contact Gary J. Wachtel today, the premiere New York real estate attorney.\nIf you are applying to rent real estate, one of your rights as a tenant is that you can\u2019t be rejected based on religion, race, sex, national origin, family status, or mental and physical disabilities based on the federal Fair Housing Act. You can be rejected based on your credit score but your landlord has to tell you if that is indeed the case. If you feel like you might have been discriminated against during a real estate transaction, talking to an expert in landlord-tenant law in NYC can be a great decision.\nIf you are a renter, one of the most important tenant rights you have is the right to a habitable residence. The home or space should be safe to reside in at all times. If not, your landlord is responsible for making it safe via repairs.\nProtection from Unlawful Eviction\nEviction is when your landlord effectively removes you from your property. There are only a few scenarios that actually warrant an eviction, and as a tenant, you are protected from unlawful evictions. Being late for a payment is a lawful reason to support the process of eviction. It\u2019s very important to understand what is lawful and what is unlawful when it comes to eviction notices. If you would like professional help in dealing with unlawful evictions, a New York real estate attorney like Gary J. Wachtel is the answer."} +{"text": "Contact us to discover your options. Compensation may be available.\nAs per the current regulations in Queensland (QLD) and Western Australia (WA), we are unable to display certain information about our legal services to people residing in those states. If you are located in QLD or WA, please click on this link to access information on sports abuse law.\nAbuse at all levels of sport is a serious problem in Australia. Child abuse in sports is widespread, from community sports to Australia\u2019s elite athletes. Often children have been taken advantage of by coaches, mentors and officials, the very people they trusted to look after them. The results of such abuse can be completely devastating.\nAbuse has occurred in sporting institutions all around the country, including the Australian Institute of Sport, Gymnastics Australia, Swimming Australia, Tennis Australia and Surf Lifesaving Clubs. These are but a few; there are many more.\nIf you experienced abuse while participating in organised sport, you might be entitled to compensation. Whatever the sport or situation, we will listen and see if we can help.\nMany survivors do not speak up for a long time. Often, they feared retribution from the offender, or else they would not be believed. Many blame themselves and live with feelings of shame and embarrassment that they should not have to carry. It is never your fault; often, the hardest step is to break the silence, reach out, find your voice and seek help.\nDid you suffer abuse while participating in organised sport? Click here to share your story with us; you may be eligible for compensation.\nHow to make a claim\nThe first step is to contact us for an initial consultation. This can be done via our online form or by contacting us to request a phone call from our client intake team. Your information is confidential and will be treated with the utmost care and discretion.\nOur solicitors will then review your information, and we will be in touch for a free consultation to discuss how we can best assist you. We will discuss all your options with you, which may include court action, alternative dispute resolution or the National Redress Scheme.\nIt is critical you get the right advice, as each option comes with various risks and benefits. You may cost yourself hundreds of thousands of dollars by not properly considering all your options.\nIf, after talking to us, you wish to proceed, we operate on a no-win-no-fee agreement, which we will explain in detail to you. Put simply, if we don\u2019t successfully get you compensation, you won\u2019t pay any legal fees.\nIf you suffered abuse while participating in organised sport, we want to hear from you to see if we can help. Click here to share your story.\nFeature Images: Pexels"} +{"text": "About Niambi Wellness Institute\nNiambi Wellness Institute first began in 1994 as a small clinical practice in therapeutic massage with our brand of hand-crafted herbal salves used in the clinic for muscular pain.\nDr. Anika Niambi Al-Shura is a traditional Chinese medicine physician who earned her bachelors and master\u2019s degree in Oriental Medicine in the United States in 2004. She earned hospital certificates and advanced training and specialization in cardiology in China between 2004 and 2014.\nDr. Al-Shura developed the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine (ICCM) project as part of her doctoral work in China. The project involved personalized medicine for continuing education for physicians, to guide our perspective in healthcare and for patients to realize how to have a more active role in their own care.\nToday, Niambi Wellness Institute continues to develop the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine (ICCM) project through a continuing education program, clinical consultancy a herbal pharmacy and a research project on special herbs we use in our pharmacy.\nMission / Vision Statement\nIt is our mission to exceed expectations by providing consultancy and access to blood lab tests so patients and clients can plan on their wellness journey and at the same time, build relationships of trust with them.\nOur vision is to be one of the leading institutes for patient centered personalized medicine, expanding our services to reach many communities. We work to be trusted by patients, a valued partner in the community.\nOur Core Values\nInvestigate ways that phyto- nutrient constituents in herbs enhance herbal medicines for cardiology and internal medicine\nDemonstrate empathy for the diverse background of patients and health practitioners seeking answers to health questions\nInfluence technology in medical education and investigation of new herbal indications and contraindications"} +{"text": "We have previously explored St Johns Bush and wanted to incorporate the beautiful nature reserve into one of our longer circular walks.\nThis walk does just that, as well as passes through the reserves and playgrounds (Rutherford Reserve has a flying fox) within the suburb of Saint Johns. This walk suits adults as well as primary school age children. St Johns Bush has signposts to help us learn about the native trees and ferns.\nDescription: A mix of level and slightly hilly paths. Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility. To see: St Johns Bush native trees and ferns, residential housing, reserves Time: approx. 45 minutes. (about 4.0 kms) Dog off leash area: Allen Johnston Reserve Start: Ipswich Place, Saint Johns MAP\nStay on track\u2026get your detailed guide and map over at our Walks Store(AE-060 Saint Johns Explorer) and our Book Store (one of 12 walks featured in our books \u201cUrban Bush\u201d and \u201cDog Friendly Walks part 2\u201d).\nTahuna Torea is a beautiful nature reserve and wetland (salt marsh and freshwater habitat) in Glendowie, East Auckland. This nature walk follows the estuary edge and through native bush. I was hoping to head there yesterday but the rain was too heavy. Today the skies cleared to reveal a warm autumn day perfect for another walk in Auckland.\nThe starting point is at Roberta Reserve \u2013 it is a space that children can enjoy with a playground in the corner. Roberta Reserve is an off leash dog exercise area, but no dogs are allowed within Tahuna Torea itself because of the shore and wading birds that wander freely in this conservation area.\nTahuna Torea introduces you to 25 hectares of unique wildlife sited on a long sand bank extending out into the Tamaki Estuary. It is rich in Maori history as well as native birds and vegetation. Native trees are well sign-posted and there are fabulous views of the sandspit and estuary. There are three main walking trails around the reserve and you can walk them separately or together. It is a fun bush and shore family friendly walk.\nCheck out the tides before you head out \u2013 at low tide you can explore the Sandspit Beach Walks and at high tide you can enjoy the beauty of the water.\nDescription: : A mix of level path and a steps. Suitable in dry weather. Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with flat shoes or running shoes in mind. Not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. To see: Wilderness Nature Reserve. Estuary views, sand spit, mangrove lagoon, freshwater pond, native birdlife, and native trees, Hauraki Gulf views. Bring binoculars to view birdlife. Time: approx. 45 minutes. Allow extra time to explore. Start: On corner of Robert Ave and Riddell Road. MAP\nSuggested Caf\u00e9: Ronnies, Corner of Riddell Road and Roberta Avenue (they do great iced coffees!)\nStay on track\u2026get your detailed guide and map over at our Walks Store (AE-010 Tahuna Torea) and our Book Store (one of 12 walks featured in our books \u201cUrban Bush\u201d, \u201cCoastal part one\u201d and \u201cBest of the East\u201d).\nSelf guided short circular walks in Auckland for health, fitness and fun"} +{"text": "At Focal Point Fires we have a wide range of modern and traditional wooden fireplace surrounds. Our surrounds are available in a number of different finishes including: pine, MDF with oak or walnut veneer, and painted white. Our wooden surrounds are designed to be attractive yet affordable and therefore we employ a number of techniques to give the appearance of real wood but at a fraction of the cost.\nOur high quality oak and walnut veneer surrounds along with our painted models are made using a stable MDF core base. Our pine and waxed pine models are made from solid pine and provide you with the opportunity to hand paint or stain to a colour of your choice to match your interior. Please note our wooden veneer surrounds feature natural variations in knot formation making each fireplace unique.\nYour fireplace is made up of a number of different components and it is important to ensure that your installer not only meets the required qualifications and requirements, but that they have all the necessary experience to fit ALL the components. Focal Point Fires recommends the fitting of all gas fireplaces to be undertaken by a competent fitter registered with Gas Safe (Bord Gais in ROI).\nThis information is intended for guidance only. Focal Point Fires recommends booking a Home Survey to determine whether this appliance is compatible with your requirements. All installations must be carried out in accordance with the requirements set out in the Building Regulation documents, in particular, Approved Document J. There are independent bodies which have been approved to carry out installations in accordance with these regulations.\nPlease note: A laminate backpanel and hearth is not suitable to be used with our high efficiency gas fires.\n|Width Outline A\n|Height Outline B\n|Depth Outline C\n|Internal Width D\n|Internal Height E\n|Leg Width F\n|25mm (1\") / 75mm (3\")"} +{"text": "General Homework Information:\nChildren in Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) have been provided with log in details to an online learning platform called Bedrock Vocabulary. Bedrock Vocabulary is a research-based curriculum that teaches students the language they need to succeed at school. The interactive lessons teach important language called tier 2 vocabulary.\nIt\u2019s important that at least two Bedrock lessons are completed each week. The two lessons will guarantee the consistent exposure required for vocabulary learning. It will also ensure that reading is consistent too!\nTo access the learning platform:\nSearch bedrock learning in the internet browser and click the log in button in the top right-hand corner or click this link: https://bedrocklearning.org/\nTimes Table Rockstars\nYour child has a username and password for Times Table Rockstars so they can learn their times tables at home. Here is the link they can use to access it. Please encourage them to use it as often as they can.\nAshton West End Primary Academy- Calculation Policy\nIf you are helping your child with their homework and would like to know what methods we use in school, then please click on our policy below and you will find out what they are taught for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.\nYour child has a username and password for Mathletics so they can access this at home. Mathletics is directly linked to the maths work your child is learning in class so it will help to extend their learning at home.\nEspresso at home\nYour child now has a username and password for Espresso. They can access it at home to support their learning in English, Maths and many other subjects. Please encourage them to use it when they have some spare time."} +{"text": "On the 11th of September 2022, Pride House will be opened as a central space where events with larger crowds will be held, such as the International Human Rights Conference, workshops, exhibitions and side meetings. Pride House will enable us to host multiple events at the same time and reach a wider audience. Belgrade Pride began the practice of opening Pride Houses in 2018 in order to secure a central venue for Pride where the LGBTI+ community feels welcome and included.\nFor EuroPride 2022, Pride House will be located at Belgrade Youth Centre (Dom Omladine), 22 Makedonska street, Pride House will host the International Human Rights Conference, exhibitions, and other events during the Pride Week. The programme at Pride House will be created by and for the community, making sure that issues related to human rights, politics, sexuality, health, culture, work, family and hate crime and speech are discussed. Guests can expect a wide range of lectures, workshops and debates with activists, human rights defenders, lecturers, experts, and allies all joining in. Pride house will be inclusive, with fun and entertainment, and will proudly and powerfully celebrate queer culture and legacy during every day of Pride Week. Pride House will provide a safe place for education and celebration for all our guests."} +{"text": "WISH YOU HAD A BETTER FLASHLIGHT ON YOUR BOAT?\nAre you looking for an excellent flashlight for boating, camping, fishing, or to put in a vehicle or RV?\nThe GoalZero Torch 250 Flashlight / Power Hub is not only a great flashlight, but it can also power up your cell phone or other electronics.\nGet the most reliable emergency LED light for any situation with the Torch 250 Flashlight. You can charge the Torch 250 with the built-in USB charging cable, solar panel, and hand crank for bright light anywhere. Red light for emergencies and for preserving your night vision and a USB output port to charge your phone or other electronics.\nHere are some of the features of the Torch 250 Flashlight / Power Hub:\n- Multiple Light Options for Every Situation - Use as a flashlight, floodlight, or red emergency light. Save on power with bright and half-bright modes for each of the three lights.\n- Stay Connected During an Outage Integrated USB output port charges phones and boosts tablets to stay connected - Long-lasting, advanced lithium battery.\n- Recharge Anywhere Built-in USB charging cable, solar panel, and hand-crank for light anywhere. Durable, rugged construction.\nTHERE ARE 3 WAYS TO CHARGE THE TORCH 250 FLASHLIGHT:\nCharge the Torch 250 Flashlight by the built-in solar panel located on the back of the light or connect a compatible solar panel such as the Nomad 7 in about 7-14 hours.\nCharge the Torch 250 Flashlight by plugging into a USB power source in about 7 hours using the built-in USB cable. The Torch 250 built-in charging cable cannot be lost or misplaced.\nCharge the Torch 250 Flashlight by using the hand crank - 1 minute of cranking can generate about 2 minutes of light.\nMy daughter purchased the GoalZero Torch 250 flashlight/power hub for me as a Christmas gift. I love the light and the power hub. I can quickly charge up my phone anywhere when my phone is getting low - No more worries about having a dead battery on my cell phone. Please let me know if you have any questions about this product.\nHere is how we used the Torch 250 light on our boat."} +{"text": "In Memoriam: James W. Moseley 1931-2012\nThis site is a tribute to the life and times of the UFO field\u2019s brilliant commentator and court jester. And, yes, we know that Jim never used a computer and never went online. We do, however, welcome your comments and your help in building this site.\nMeantime, you may consider this letter, written on September 3, as an indication of Jim\u2019s final thoughts about his illness and his life:\n\u201c\u201dI am literally hoping I don\u2019t outlast my money. Now that I have cancer, I think there is little chance of that. I no longer fear death, but I do fear misery, which might be coming soon. If for any reason life ever becomes unbearable (and so far it is okay!), I will know just what to do.\nSumming up \u2013 my life has been almost unique\u2026. I was handed over a million dollars when I was young, and gradually blew it \u2013 not on wild living but in stupid decisions in business and my private life. I have traveled all over the world, and seen and done many things that very few have seen & done. I had literally golden opportunities that I messed up.\nBut I lived as I wanted to, without really hurting other people (at least not intentionally), and I have been very, very lucky \u2013 till now.\u201d\nPlease write to us: [email protected] with your comments and suggestions.\nHost/Executive Producer, The Paracast\nJim Moseley, publisher of Saucer News and Saucer Smear, is remembered here in a number pages, feature articles and links.\nNote: This site was not created by and is not sanctioned by Jim Moseley\u2019s family or estate, but is run by his friends."} +{"text": "Colorado Springs, W 4-1\nKenny Perez and Matt Miller drove in two runs each, and Mike McCoy stole his 37th base. Kurt Birkins allowed one run on a homer over five innings. The usual suspects of Moss, Rincon, Flores, and Belisle finished out the game.\nTulsa, W 3-0\nIn the top of the ninth, a Mike Paulk RBI single, a Daniel Carte RBI double, and a Danny Sandoval RBI single accounted for all the runs scored in this game. Ching-Lung Lo struck out four in 4 2/3 innings, and Andy Graham allowed one hit in three innings of relief.\nModesto, W 6-3\nCory Riordan turned in a gem. In picking up his 11th win, he went eight innings, allowed a run on five hits and a walk, and struck out nine. Craig Baker recorded his 32nd save. Matt Repec had a big night, going 3-for-5 with a double, a two-run homer, three RBI, and two runs scored.\nAsheville, W 12-5\nIt was a BAM-BAM night for the middle of the Asheville lineup last night: Kiel Roling, 3-for-5 with three runs scored, a double, and four RBI; Jimmy Cesario, 2-for-5 with a double, a homer (7), and three RBI; Mike Zuanich, 2-for-5 with two homers (5) and three RBI; and Delta Cleary hit a home run (7).\nAlan Deratt turned in five solid inning by striking out eight and allowing that one run on a homer. Tyler Trice allowed three runs with out recording an out, and Kurt Yacko relieved him with three men on base. Yacko allowed none of those runners to score. He went on to allow a run and strike out three in three innings.\nCasper, W 5-0\nKyle Hancock and Trevor Gibson combined on a seven-inning, three-hit shutout of Billings in the first game of the double header. Hancock allowed three hits and struck out three.\nJared Clark went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Eliezer Mesa drove in one and stole his 11th base. Nolan Arenado did what Mesa did, driving in one and stealing a base (3).\nCasper, L 0-6\nAnd just like that, Casper is shutout in the bottom half of the double header. Nolan Arenado hit a double for one of Casper's three hits in this contest. Jonathan Vargas allowed two runs over the first four innings and Steve Junker allowed the other four in the fifth inning."} +{"text": "Cheap Property In Mahmutlar\nCheap Property In Mahmutlar. We offer a fully furnished 1 + 1 apartment at a unique price in Mahmutlar, Alanya. The apartment is on the 5th floor of a 5-storey building. The price also includes household appliances and air conditioning. Area = 65 m2. The apartment is 300 meters from the sea. You can use the underpass or pedestrian crossing to get to the beach safely and quickly. This is especially important for families with children. Most of the beach in Mahmutlar is sandy.\nAydat \u2013 100 lire per month.\nInfrastructure includes a relaxation area and an outdoor pool.\nThis offer can be a great investment because this apartment can be rented all year round.\nInformation Of Mahmutlar\nAlanya is about 120km away from Antalya and is the largest district of Antalya. This economic and population density is also far from Antalya because of the need to make the province of Alanya raises the issue.\nIt has been very important in terms of many great civilizations in history. It has always been important for the last five great empires and states established in Anatolia. During the Roman and Byzantine periods, castles and churches were built due to its strategic location. During the Sel\u00e7uk period, the city was so important that it became the capital of the Sel\u00e7uk\u2019s. In particular, roads, inns and castles were built in order to let the maritime trade into Anatolia. The Ottoman period did not start too early, unlike many known ones. Since Alanya was an important martyr, it was the struggle of various countries. The Ottoman Empire was able to take Alanya 20 years after taking Istanbul.\nBecause of the beauty of the beaches and the fresh air, Alanya is very important for many tourists. Especially the Germans are the first people to discover Alanya because Alanya people care about Germans very much. We have prepared a program about what you can do and how to have fun during your average week holiday. I hope you will like it. If you go without seeing the places in this article, then you will be upset. Mahmutlar"} +{"text": "CSP at OSCE HDIM in Warsaw: Human rights in Ukraine\nThis year, all the Ukrainian members of the CSP have formed a coalition to jointly pursue advocacy agenda at the OSCE Human Dimensions Implementation Meeting (HDIM) taking place in Warsaw.\nThe dramatic developments in Ukraine in recent years are well-known, but the coalition wishes to raise specific instances of human rights violations in areas such as Donbass and Crimea.\n\u201cWe think that only joint efforts can bring more meaningful discussion about gross human rights violations, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Crimea and Donbass,\u201d said Sasha Delemenchuk (pictured) of Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union.\nHer focus during the HDIM will particularly be on the situation for hostages in the break-away regions in Eastern Ukraine.\n\u201cWe feel concerned about each victim oh human rights violation, especially about the 112 hostages and prisoners of war kept by so-called Lugansk People's Republic and Donetsk People's Republic in their torture dungeons,\u201d said Sasha Delemenchuk."} +{"text": "This is an awesome opportunity for you, or someone you know and/or admire, to be published in choice Magazine, a globally read publication!\nIf you know someone who SHOULD be submitting, feel free to forward them this post, or send them to our website.\nNote: If your article is published, we will send you a PDF (after we send the files to the printer and mail the issue) so that you can let the world know!\nJust something we like to do to support your expertise and marketing.\nHere is the full description of our theme:\nEvoking Awareness. Coaching as a mind-altering experience\nWhat does it take to expand and shift your clients\u2019 perspective? How does the coach use presence to facilitate the discovery process? What are the mental habits of master coaches? In addition to asking questions, what are the essential practices used in awareness-based coaching? What elements are needed in a coaching model that goes beyond finding answers to powerfully evoke awareness?\nAdvertising Deadline: October 15, 2020\nMail date: Mid December 2020\nIn addition to feature articles related to our theme/feature, we are always looking for NON THEME articles for our columns and departments, including \u201cperspective,\u201d \u201cimpact,\u201d and \u201cfinal say.\u201d You might also be interested in writing for consideration in our \u201cinternational eye\u201d column, which gives an international perspective on coaching and highlights the evolution of coaching in other countries.\nFor descriptions of columns and departments, writing guidelines, submission requirements, word counts, etc. >>> visit here <<< and choose the appropriate button.\nWe ask that you please make the articles practical and include any sidebars, graphics, charts, etc. which might be of interest to our readers.\nIt is time to write for an international publication!\nWhat are you waiting for?\nThe steps are quite easy.\nAs I like to say, share the wisdom from your head and through your heart"} +{"text": "The 2018 Astor Visiting Lecture 14th March 2018 delivered by Professor Adam Leroy, Ohio State University.\nThe Atacama Large Millimeter/sub-millimeter Array (ALMA) is the largest, most complex ground-based telescope ever built. From its perch high in the Chilean Andes, ALMA is now unveiling the birth of planets, stars, and galaxies. I will give a taste of the revolution ushered in by ALMA. This includes resolving the disks that form new Solar systems, finding the seeds of gaseous giant planets, weighing \u2013 and maybe even directly imaging \u2013 black holes, and watching galaxies form at the edge of the universe. Then, I will show how my colleagues and I are using ALMA to understand the origins of stars in galaxies. As part of ALMA\u2019s largest project to date, we are studying all of the stellar nurseries across the nearby universe. We see that the cold clouds of gas and dust that form stars appear to be shaped by violent, dynamic processes that vary from galaxy to galaxy. We also see that the birth of stars from these clouds is both inefficient and terribly destructive."} +{"text": "Best Recovery Program\nOne of the first books I ever read on the subject of pornography addiction was called \u201cThe Drug of the New Millennium\u2013The Brain Science Behind Internet Pornography Use\u201d\u201d written by Mark Kastleman. It explains in dept how the body works when it is under the control of a sexual addiction. Little did I know that as I was reading his book, Mark was in the process of developing a program to help people more than understand sexual addiction but actually overcome it for good.\nThe program that Mark and his colleagues developed is called Candeo and is now part of Joinfortify.com. I actually personally met Mark before starting his program. When I met him we had a conversation about all the people, including myself, that were looking for help but didn\u2019t have access to a therapist who specialized in sexual addictions. His idea was to bring the solution to people through the internet.\nI remember thinking to myself \u201cHow can a program on the Internet help me if the Internet is part of my problem\u201d. While I had doubts I decided to give it a try anyway since I had tried everything. Wow, was I surprised! As I started to go through the 6 week course, which I blazed through even faster, I started to feel a new hope I hadn\u2019t felt in a long time. My confidence in myself and life began to be restored. Life became exciting again as this program unlocked the truth of my addictions and the truth of how to overcome them.\nThe program is set up in a very logical and progressive way so that no important steps are skipped. First you gain a great understanding of what is actually happening in your body and how you\u2019re not just some pervert without a heart. Then you move into the really good stuff and that is the correct steps to actually overcoming sexual or porn addiction.\nI gotta tell you, it is such a great feeling to get things under control and not feel scared around a computer with internet access. I can look at beautiful women with calmness and confidence without letting my sexual urges and thoughts get out of control. Life looks so different now. Its full of hope and excitement with friends, family, hobbies and many other things that got neglected because I was previously dark and isolated.\nI now consider Mark Kastleman one of the leading experts in sexual addiction in the World. He personally speaks through the entire Candeo program. Its self paced and completely online and anonymous. You also get assigned a personal coach who helps you progress through the program. This person communicated with you via email.\nSo to sum it up here are the top benefits of the Program:\n3.Assigned a Personal Coach\n4.The Most Complete and Accurate Program I Know of\n5.Lowest Price for the Most Help\nCheck out the program over at Joinfortify.com\n7 Steps to Overcome Porn Addiction"} +{"text": "Since we registered as a charity (in England and Wales) in 2007 the CUP environment in the UK has shifted dramatically. Patients have a managed pathway, following the introduction of the NICE CUP Guideline, and each NHS(E) Trust is mandated to have a multi-disciplinary clinical CUP Group. Clinical expertise, coupled with scientific advances (particularly in genomics) is transforming the ability to place patients on a more treatable pathway.\nCUP research is at an exciting tipping point. We want to capitalise on the leading-edge CUP research and treatment centred on the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, which we believe to be in the best interests of CUP patients. At the end of this year we will transfer our capital and reserves to a ring-fenced CUP Foundation \u2013 Jo\u2019s friends account with The Christie Charity.\nWe will seek no further funding and any funds that are received after 31 December 2023 will be transferred to The Christie Charity account in our name. Our generous donors and event participants over the years have enabled us to contribute significant funds to our charitable objectives and we will publish an impact assessment on the website in due course.\nWe encourage those wishing to continue to support our work \u2013 undertaking activities and raising funds and awareness to do this for The Christie Charity \u2013 specifying that funds raised be directed to the CUP Foundation \u2013 Jo\u2019s friends account."} +{"text": "A Straightforward Guide to Keywords and Search Engine Optimization\nWeb online marketers have to have realistic expectations with regards to the planet of keyword selection.\nIt's necessary to understand your audience, in addition to to aim appropriately at powerful, concise keywords that aren't vague or generic--those broad, expansive keywords that rarely attract the audience you're seeking--and result in disappointing rankings and wasteful expenditures of cash resources.\nIf you will want healthy profits on return (ROI) with seo (SEO), your success - or failure - depends on the keywords you decide on when coupled with other factors like link popularity and site design.\nIf your online site has content and design barriers, lacks saturation (a term used to spell it out how well a niche site is indexed by se's) and isn't entirely on a great many other relevant internet sites, you're probability of ranking well are pretty low.\nBe careful with key word research so you don't miss excellent opportunities or aim so broadly that you target phrases which will never rank well. Get your act together. Listed below are 5 ideas to guide you on the way in your quest. They may help you create good choices, achieve high rankings and bring increased traffic (and leads) to your online site.\nKnow your audience and consider your organization goals.\nMany businesses simply pick keywords out of nothing. They don't speak to customers or hot prospects to be able to determine what may be a useful group of keywords. Your keywords have to match your organization strategy. What exactly are your primary products? Where are sales lagging? Is there services or products that well and may soar with SEO? Which products have the best margins? You ought to have scores of other questions that produce sense for the business. The info should be easily available. Whether it's not, you're way behind in the SEO process.\nWatch the broad keyphrases.\nCompanies create a mistake of this type more than any place. The keyword landscape is more inviting when compared to a one-hour toy store shopping spree for a kid. The excitement forces visitors to ignore reality. Who is able to blame them? Wouldn't it be great to be #1 on Google for \"food,\" \"cars,\" \"software\"? Yes, single words might help drive sales. But they're difficult to attain. Link popularity, internet site content, site structure along with other considerations will impact rankings.\nLearn how exactly to form keyphrases.\nYou can begin with \"automobile\" all you have to, but build on your own core phrase with the addition of on other words like \"suppliers,\" \"products,\" \"services,\" \"companies,\" \"firms.\"\nAnalyze log files.\nOften overlooked and easily underplayed, site log files reveal much concerning the way people search. You will generate many keyword and key phrase ideas simply by examining the info having an intuitive sense.\nKnow your link popularity.\nFirst you should know your competition - compare their link popularity to yours. What lengths should you head to catch up? Study who else links with their site. Would those internet sites be ready to link to your website? Would you be asked to execute a link exchange using them?."} +{"text": "Nobel Prize winner Carl Wieman was assistant professor 1979-84\nWieman joined the U-M faculty immediately following his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1977 and was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics from 1979 to 1984. He then went to the University of Colorado at Boulder and their JILA institute where he and Eric Cornell began the collaboration that eventually led to their prize-winning discoveries.\n\u201cCarl began the research that eventually led to his Nobel Prize work here at Michigan, although of course it was in its very early stages then, and many of the key advances happened several years after he went to Colorado,\u201d said Professor Philip Bucksbaum.\n\u201cNevertheless, he is still a member of our Michigan family. He has returned regularly for conferences and colloquia, and I\u2019ve always considered him a friend of the department. We should all feel proud of the role Michigan played in Carl\u2019s research.\u201d\nWieman, Cornell and Wolfgang Ketterle of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were honored for their work on cooling and corralling thousands to millions of individual atoms to form an entirely new type of matter, named a Bose-Einstein Condensate. Wieman and Cornell produced the first Bose-Einstein Condensate in 1995; Ketterle made the first grouping of atoms big enough to study in detail."} +{"text": "How to get more out of your Onion Bags\n20 March 2023\nUpgrading your bags doesn\u2019t always mean spending more money, often, it\u2019s about finding efficiencies that save on cost. Below we have a few tweaks you can make, that could be the difference between having less or more in the bank at the end of the day.\nOptimise your machinery & bags to achieve higher production output:\nMany pack-houses in the industry have invested in high-quality automatic wicket onion bagging presenters. Although there is capital expenditure, your return on investment will be quickly realised by increases in productivity and decreases reliance on labor. To ensure you get the production output you are after on your automated wicket machines, it is important to have high quality wicket bags. Smart Pack\u2019s wicket bags come very well packed in bales to ensure the bags present seamlessly to the machine, maximizing production outputs.\nUtilise Full-Graphic Custom Branding (Our design & print service)\nMarketing is no doubt a great way to get your bags to stand out. We\u2019ve developed a new design with full-graphic print to help with this and to bring something new and fresh to the industry for your generic bag requirements.\nIf you are looking to perosnalise your onion bags with branding, contact Smart Packs Graphic Design team who can support you in achieving the desired look and feel. Sometimes it just takes a small tweak, like using high-quality print and the same amount of effort to maximise on this area of your packaging. And at little to no extra cost to growers, it\u2019s a win, win in our books!\nAnalyze your weave quality:\nAre your onion bags under or over specified?\nIf your bags are under specified, you may see the leno mesh stretching too much. This will cause issues with stacking the bags as the bags will fail to hold their shape. It may also result in damaged onions, decreasing customer satisfaction.\nIf your bags are over specified, there may be some cost benefits that Smart Pack can assist you with, whilst still ensuring the bag is still fit for purpose. Smart Pack can identify this by analysing both the weight and weave pattern of your current bags.\nConsider using non-baffle bulk bags instead of baffle bulk bags:\nAre you exporting or packing bags for export to Europe? Many of these are transported in ventilated bulk bags, predominantly with internal baffles. Baffle bulk bags are ideal for this as they hold their form well, however they are considerably more expensive than un-baffled bulk bags.\nSmart Pack have developed a new option for un-baffled onion bulk bags. The superior weave on our un-baffled onion bulk bags ensures the bag holds it\u2019s structure and shape when being transported, fits well in the containers and will save you considerably on cost.\nIf you are looking for support on any of the above or if you would like to request samples of our onion bags, talk to the team today \u2013 06 356 9835 | email@example.com"} +{"text": "Telecoms Security Act\nThe Telecoms Security Act came into force in November 2021. The law has introduced a stronger security framework for networks and services providers and tighter restrictions on the supply of services by \"high risk vendors\".\nUsing the powers granted to it under the Act, the UK government introduced the Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations and Telecommunications Security Code of Practice in 2022, and a new set of Telecoms Security rules has seen a step-change in the expectations on the communications sector with respect to assessing and reducing risks of security compromises on networks and services.\nThe regulations and the Code of Practice have been developed in conjunction with the National Cyber Security Centre, who published guidance in 2018 regarding supply chain security, and Ofcom, the telecoms regulator. Ofcom have since published its own guidance on how it will exercise its functions in ensuring security compliance.\nThe Code of Practice gives guidance on how telecoms providers can comply with the regulations. It also takes into account the differences between the sizes of providers and how critical they are to the UK's network as a whole by using a three-tier system which ranks providers based on their annual revenue.\nTier 1 providers (companies caught by the Act with an annual revenue over \u00a31bn) must implement the first set of regulation requirements by 31 March 2024. These requirements are generally seen as the most straightforward and least resource intensive measures (for example, maintaining accurate records of all externally-facing systems).\nAlthough the implementation timeframes for Tier 2 (companies with annual revenue over \u00a350m) and Tier 3 providers are further away than for Tier 1, this is in recognition that it may take these providers longer to achieve compliance. Suppliers who provide services or equipment to Tier 1 and Tier 2 providers also face a countdown to the looming deadlines, as providers will need to implement measures that relate to their supply chain.\nIn order to support with your ongoing compliance exercises, we have put together a number of insights, podcasts and webinar recordings which take a deeper dive into some of the key areas of the Telecoms Security framework.\nHow the UK Telecoms Security Act will impact suppliers to the telecoms sector\nImpact of the Consumer Credit Act on the Communication sector"} +{"text": "The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 20-26 as the dates for this year\u2019s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week is an annual commercial motor vehicle brake safety inspection, enforcement and education initiative conducted by law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.\nDuring Brake Safety Week, inspectors will conduct normal North American Standard Level I and V Inspections and report brake-related data to CVSA. The results will be released in the fall.\n\"The focus of this year's Brake Safety Week is on the condition of the brake lining and pad,\" said CVSA President Maj. Chris Nordloh with the Texas Department of Public Safety. \"Brake lining and pad issues may result in vehicle violations and could affect a motor carrier's safety rating.\"\nWhen inspectors conduct the brake portion of their inspections, they will:\n- Check for missing, non-functioning, loose or cracked parts.\n- Check for contaminated, worn, cracked and missing linings or pads.\n- Check for S-cam flipover.\n- Listen for audible air leaks around brake components and lines.\n- Check that slack adjusters are the same length (from center of S-cam to center of clevis pin) and the air chambers on each axle are the same size.\n- Ensure the brake system maintains air pressure between 90-100 psi (620-690 kPa) and measure pushrod travel.\n- Inspect for non-manufactured holes (e.g., rust holes, holes created by rubbing or friction, etc.) and broken springs in the spring brake housing section of the parking brake.\n- Inspect required brake system warning devices, such as anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunction lamp(s) and low air-pressure warning devices.\n- Inspect the tractor protection system, including the bleedback system on the trailer.\n- Ensure the breakaway system is operable on the trailer.\nBrake safety awareness, education and outreach are very important elements of the Brake Safety Week campaign. CVSA has outlined the brake system inspection procedure so that drivers and motor carriers know exactly what inspectors will be checking during roadside inspections.\nThis transparency aims to remind drivers and motor carriers to take proactive steps to ensure their commercial motor vehicles are safe and compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Improperly installed or poorly maintained brake systems can reduce the braking capacity and stopping distance of trucks or buses, which poses a serious safety risk for everyone on the road."} +{"text": "Concrete slabs are the foundation of your property, providing a stable base for your home or business. At Top Level Foundation Repair, we offer expert concrete slab services to ensure that your property\u2019s foundation is safe and secure. Our team of professionals will evaluate your concrete slab to determine the best solution to repair any issues.\nWe offer a range of concrete slab services, including crack repair, leveling, and reinforcement. Our team uses the latest techniques and high-quality materials to ensure that your concrete slab is repaired correctly and will last for years to come. We understand that every property is unique, and we\u2019ll provide you with a customized solution that meets your needs and budget.\nConcrete slab issues can be stressful and overwhelming, but with Top Level Foundation Repair, you can have peace of mind knowing that your property is in good hands. Our team of professionals will guide you through the repair process, explain every step of the way, and answer any questions you may have. We\u2019ll work efficiently and effectively to ensure that your concrete slab is repaired as quickly as possible."} +{"text": "Northern Highlands Regional School District Office of Affirmative Action\n298 Hillside Avenue Allendale, New Jersey 07401 Phone: 201-327-8700 ext. 566\nAffirmative Action Officer: Dr. Robin Knutelsky\nAffirmative Action Grievance Procedures\nIn keeping with federal/state anti-discrimination legislation, the BOE has adopted and hereby publishes the Grievance Procedure provided for the resolution of employee complaints.\nThe purpose is to provide employees with a procedure by which they can seek remedy for alleged violations related to discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, sex, ancestry, national origin, or socioeconomic status.\nBy definition, a grievance is a formal written complaint. The grievant is any employee aggravated by a decision or condition falling under the guideline of federal/state anti-discrimination laws. The Affirmative Action Officer (AAO) is a district employee designated to coordinate efforts with antidiscrimination legislation and charged with the responsibility of investigating complaints.\nStep 1 \u2013 The grievant must present the complaint in written form to the responsible person designated as the Affirmative Action Officer (AAO). (Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Form)\nStep 2 \u2013 The AAO has ten working days in which to investigate and respond to the grievant. The AAO will inform the building principal that an affirmative action complaint was filed. The AAO will not involve the superintendent in the process as it may taint the future position of appealing the AAO\u2019s decision to the superintendent.\nStep 3 \u2013 If not satisfied, the grievant may appeal within ten working days to the Superintendent or designee (not the AAO).\nStep 4 \u2013 Response by the Superintendent or designee must be given within ten working days\nStep 5 \u2013 If the grievant is not satisfied at this level, an appeal may be made within ten working days to the Board of Education, which will hear the complaint at the next regular meeting or within thirty calendar days. Local board hearings shall be conducted so as to accord due process to all parties involved in the complaint, such as written notice of hearing dates, right to counsel, right to present witnesses, right to cross-examine, and to present a written statement. The decision of the board shall be by a majority of the members at a meeting that shall be public.\nStep 6 \u2013 The Board of Education shall respond to the grievant within thirty calendar days.\nStep 7 \u2013 If the grievant is not satisfied with the board\u2019s decision, the grievant can have it referred to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools.\nStep 8 \u2013 The grievant maintains the right to by-pass the grievance procedures and submit complaint directly to any or all of the following agencies:\n1. The Commissioner of Education Bureau of Controversies and Disputes New Jersey Department of Education PO Box 500 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Phone: (609) 292-5705\n2 . Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Newark District Office 1 Newark Center, 21st Floor Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 800-669-4000 or 973-645-6383\n3. U.S. Office for Civil Rights\nU.S Department of Education 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor\nNew York, NY 10005-2500\nPhone: 646-428-3900 or TDD: 877-521-2172\n4. New Jersey Division on Civil Rights 140 East Front Street, 6th Floor\nPO Box 090\nTrenton, New Jersey 08652-0090\nPhone: 609-292-4605 or TDD 609-292-1785"} +{"text": "This site is a Prototype of the New Grassroots Meritocracy Australian People\u2019s Governance.\nA Governance by the Australian People for the Australian People.\nIt gets rid of the old antiquated divisive antagonistic Federal and State Westminster system of Government and Opposition. It gets rid of the Senate. It gets rid of Parliamentarians and Political Parties.\nAnd it gets rid of Australian State Governments.\nAll Lawfully through the 1901 Constitution of Australia via Referendum of the Australian People. In fact this whole New System is in essence based on a continual transparent online Referendum of the Australian People.\nThink of the enormous savings from antique inherited costs, corruption, corporatocracy, fascism, cronism and downright idiocy, in-efficiency and in-effectiveness of the current (Non)Government of Australia.\nThis New Australian People\u2019s Governance system is what is termed an \u2018Open Ended\u2019 Grassroots Meritocracy. This means:\nIt is run by the Australian People for the Australian People. The Voice of the Australian People drives the debates, decisions and actions of the Governance.\nThis is all enabled by modern online transparent web-based technologies.\nIt can include many and all future opportunities of better Governance including changes in all systems and policies including, for example monetary, banking, health, education, welfare, farming, environment, water, environment and minerals all managed and controlled by the Australian People ourselves and not by this current disgraceful dishonest mob of self seeking corporate ego maniacs.\nIt allows unlimited access for the common Australian People via instant online video conferencing to put forward their ideas, issues and brainstorming to create a better Australia for All.\nThese ideas are then captured, structured and then debated and voted by transparent open groups of Australians, who will naturally migrate to debate and vote on issues that concern them and about which they have knowledge and wisdom. This is called a Meritocracy.\nOnce the ideas have been debated and voted on, they are put to the Australian People generally, and if there is acceptance, the ideas are put into Practice via the Executive Structures which currently includes the Public Service Sector.\nThe Soul of this New Australian Governance is the Human Values of Truth, Unconditional Love, Virtue (Help Ever, Hurt Never), Peace and Non-Violence.\nThe Brain, Nervous System and Heart of our New Governance are the Voices of our Australian People heard and brought together by modern online video conferencing and associated web-based applications.\nThe Various synergistic Specialised Organs of our New Governance can be considered the transparent online Meritocracy of Separation of Issue definition, recording, debate and voting thus enabled.\nHere is a simple Mindmap of this New Australian Governance. In the Mindmap, press the small blue note icons to see further information.\nOK, well, you\u2019re ready to start making our New Australian Governance happen.\nPlease donate to continue development of Ausreal, and thanks if you do.\nAny thoughts on how Ausreal could better be utilised and benefit Australians?\nPlease provide us some details below with any information you believe to be important."} +{"text": "Where are the manufacturers of custom backpacks in Xiamen\nNowadays, backpacks have long since got rid of the stereotype of'earth and tasteless', and have gradually become popular in the fashion circle. With the popularity of customized backpacks, practical and fashionable backpacks have once become the new favorite of the gift industry. More and more medium and large enterprises prefer to choose customized backpacks as welfare gifts or promotional activities. Women\u2019s Day and May 1st Labor Day are approaching. Probably many purchasers of large companies are busy purchasing various backpacks and gifts! Where are the manufacturers of customized backpacks in Xiamen? Many purchasers of Xiamen enterprises will ask this question. , Will also search the Internet for answers. For custom backpacks, many people hope to find a backpack manufacturer with a large factory and guaranteed quality to cooperate. Here, the luggage author came to recommend himself, and Xiamen custom backpacks can choose luggage! First of all, luggage has been customized for backpacks for more than ten years and has customized backpacks for many big-name companies. It is an old Xiamen backpack manufacturer. Luggage has a wealth of experience in the production and customization of backpacks. The core production team has an average industry experience of more than ten years, which ensures that the customized backpacks are very reliable in quality and craftsmanship, especially the backpacks tailored to enterprises. Actual needs, combined with the company's brand, culture and humanities, to design and customize a fashionable backpack that conforms to the corporate brand image. Secondly, in the selection of materials, the luggage can be selected according to the requirements of the enterprise, so as to design and customize a more portable and practical backpack. Luggage is only the backpack that the company wants, starting from the details, so that every detail is more delicate, and truly personalized, to meet every customization needs of the company, and provide a full range of customized backpacks! Xiamen Customized Backpack It\u2019s not wrong to choose luggage, good reputation is trustworthy! Luggage has served thousands of well-known companies, such as Huawei, Lianjia, Ping An, BYD, etc., based on the principle of \u201cbeing in customers, for customers\u201d. The products are widely used in various fields, see Visible manifestation of strength!"} +{"text": "WHAT\u2019S A HEALING SESSION?\nThe focus of a healing session is to assist an individual in discerning limiting beliefs and fears to bring about a balance in the person\u2019s life. In a simple, concise, humorous way, Dee will guide you to clarity around why you think you\u2019re creating your life and how you\u2019re falling out. These sessions often result in enhanced insight and the courage to take action. A formula for manifestation based on the I AM Principle. Hundreds of testimonials for the private sessions can be found in our \u201ctestimonials!\u201d\nDee Wallace is an Actor, Healer, and Best Selling Author. Her Film TV and Commercial credits number in the thousands. Although she has had great success in Hollywood, over the last decade she has emerged as a highly effective Healer. In this role she is readily accessible to her global audience via, broadcasting two radio shows a week, monthly live webcast on her own network, weekend workshops at her home in Woodland Hills and daily one hour private healing sessions. When Dee is not In the Studio or on the set you will find her in deep one on one discourse. Dee is an internationally recognized healer, author, speaker and actress. Her \u201cI-M\u201d system of healing specializes in discerning limiting beliefs and fears in the individual\u2019s field and balancing them. This allows for increase insight, courage and action, the formula for manifestation. Based on the I AM Principle.\n- One 30 minute session via phone or in person $150\nPlease include your phone number during check out in case we need to contact you. All appointments are subject to change based on Dee\u2019s filming schedule.\nIf you have any questions, would like to book an in person private session, or you absolutely can not find a time that works for you, please contact Lauryn at [email protected]"} +{"text": "Use APKPure App\nGet Battle Prime old version APK for Android\nPvp combat, sniper shooting in fps tactical shooter! 3rd person modern army game\nBattle Prime is a third-person multiplayer shooter with console-level graphics on your mobile device. This tactical battle simulator is focused on superpowerful war heroes with unique abilities, formidable arsenal, and high-adrenaline modern shooting action.\nDive into the royale battle, picking one of the Prime Agents \u2014 ultimate fighters with unique abilities and playstyles. Choose fps shooter mode or third-person game. Equip a large-caliber gun and unleash a massive fire force, dealing devastating damage, or counter attack with a flash speed, killing opponents with a blink of an eye: choose the hero you like the most, enter the battleground, attack, shoot and enjoy your triumph in memorable, spectacular pvp games!\nThe first thing you will see is the war zone, your opponents are military masters!\nTeam up with your friends in squads and stand shoulder to shoulder against common combat enemies, combining Prime Agents in strategic ways to become an unstoppable shooting force! Following the call of your combat force, you can be a sniper or an army commander and with a cover fire from the combat master, make a counter-attack!\nThe awe-inspiring power of the self-developed mobile engine provides photo-realistic graphics, detailed war heroes, weapons, and battlefield maps on top devices. It delivers the highest standard of immersion in the striking PVP modern army world of Battle Prime!\nNow let me see your war face! Go to the call of your inner battle commander and become one of the legends of the war zone!\nLast updated on Dec 20, 2023\nVarious bug fixes and optimizations."} +{"text": "In the age of online tutorials and DIY enthusiasts, homeowners in Agoura Hills, CA may be tempted to tackle various household issues independently. Slab leaks, however, present a unique challenge that requires specialized knowledge and equipment. In this article, we will explore whether DIY methods are effective for Slab Leak Detection In Agoura Hills, CA and shed light on the importance of professional plumbers in addressing this plumbing concern.\n1. Understanding the Complexity of Slab Leaks:\nSlab leaks occur beneath a home\u2019s foundation, making them challenging to detect without the right tools and expertise. DIY methods, such as visual inspections or basic water tests, may not be sufficient to identify the exact location and extent of a slab leak. Professional plumbers in Agoura Hills are equipped with advanced technologies, including electronic leak detection and ground-penetrating radar, enabling them to pinpoint slab leaks with precision.\n2. Risks of Inaccurate Detection:\nAttempting to detect and address slab leaks without proper knowledge and tools can lead to inaccurate results and, consequently, misguided repairs. Misdiagnosing the source of the leak may result in unnecessary excavation, potentially causing damage to the foundation and escalating repair costs. Professional plumbers possess the expertise to conduct accurate assessments, ensuring that repairs are targeted and effective.\n3. Importance of Timely Detection:\nSlab leaks, when left untreated, can lead to extensive damage to a home\u2019s foundation, flooring, and even structural elements. DIY methods may lack the timeliness needed to catch slab leaks in their early stages. Professional plumbers are trained to recognize subtle signs and utilize advanced detection methods, allowing them to intervene promptly and prevent further damage to your property.\n4. Utilizing Specialized Equipment:\nSlab leak detection requires specialized equipment that may not be readily available to homeowners. Professional plumbers utilize tools such as acoustic leak detectors, thermal imaging cameras, and electronic amplification devices to identify leaks accurately. DIY enthusiasts may lack access to these tools, making it challenging to achieve the level of precision required for effective slab leak detection.\n5. Compliance with Local Regulations:\nIn Agoura Hills, CA, plumbing repairs and detection activities are subject to local regulations and building codes. Professional plumbers are familiar with these codes and ensure that their work complies with all requirements. Attempting DIY slab leak detection without knowledge of local regulations may result in non-compliance and potential legal issues.\nWhile the allure of DIY projects is undeniable, Slab Leak Detection In Agoura Hills, CA is a task best left to the professionals. The complexity of detecting hidden leaks beneath the foundation, coupled with the potential risks of inaccurate detection and non-compliance with local regulations, emphasizes the importance of relying on experienced plumbers for this specific task. When it comes to safeguarding your home from the damaging effects of slab leaks, the expertise of a professional plumber is an investment in accurate detection, timely intervention, and long-term peace of mind."} +{"text": "Neglecting water damage untreated for quite a long time may be a costly mistake for your home or business. A tiny leak leading to what might seem as minor damage can instantly result in a large scale mould problem. The end result of even the tiniest water damage episode may costs thousands in repairs and put your family or personnel as elevated health hazards. Here are only a few the things you may expect when water damage goes untreated.\nWater damage lowers the value of your home. Water damage in Capristano Beach may be a terror. It is hard to paint over. An inspector may recognize it and will record water damage if not properly addressed. Potential buyers will give you less money or worse, not consider purchasing your home at all.\nWater damaged ceilings. The longer you wait to begin with water damage cleanup, the more the wall and ceiling paint will fade, plaster will bulge. In addition, damage can happen to attached lights and ceiling fans. Mold growth can lead quickly in untreated water damage.\nDripping water may result in holes on your concrete. Never minimize a small trickle. If left unattended long enough it can eat through concrete. Worse it may affect the foundation and create your home structurally unsound.\nWater can corrode pipes. This begins a vicious cycle. Once pipes are corroded they tend to flow which may result in more water damage and a greater need for water damage restoration. This cycle can become fairly costly also.\nBreak down of carpet. Carpets are durable but to some point. Carpet isn\u2019t meant to be consistently moisted, therefore leaving water damage untreated water damage untreated in home} will cause your carpeting to break down. Leave it for too long and the padding beneath the carpeting and subfloor will start to weaken, loosen, decay and warp. A water damaged carpet may be a long-term headache.\nWater damage can ruin your electrical system. We all know water and electricity do not play well together. Water damage left neglected too long may cause electrical shorts and damage to your own frequencies. Would you say fire hazard? The less damage that the better, so staying on top of water damage cleanup is vital.\nWater weakens wooden walls and floors. Wood acts as a sponge so water damage to wood flooring is common. Because wood is really absorbent, the longer you wait around for water damage cleanup the more it spreads through your floor system, warping and buckling. Wait too long and the building materials of your home can become endangered.\nWater damage can ruin your drywall. Drywall does not need much vulnerability to water in order for it to turn fragile, swell and mould. Deformed, mold-infested water damaged walls are the result if left untreated.\nHealth hazards. Floodwaters can have unhealthy bacteria and microbes that may cause you to get sick and linger in your own belongings. Toxins, compounds, and contaminants remain on water damaged furniture long after they\u2019ve been dried. Leave that water in your home too long and mould, bugs, and fungus is going to appear. They can be the source for your allergies worse, cause respiratory problems, and add to a host of other health difficulties."} +{"text": "When a blood clot or thrombus is formed, strands of fibrin anchor one red blood cell to another. It is these fibrin strands that form the lattice or structural matrix of the blood clot. The formation or deposition of these clots in the arterial vessels of the brain is one of the primary causes of ischemic stroke. Intravenous thrombolytic therapy (tPA/alteplase, the only approved drug for the treatment of ischemic stroke) works by converting plasminogen in the blood stream to plasmin, the active enzyme that dissolves fibrin. Clinical studies in stroke patients have demonstrated that when transcranial ultrasound energy is directed at the occlusion during conventional intravenous tPA thrombolytic therapy, there is a dramatic improvement in the ability to dissolve blood clots and restore blood flow to the ischemic regions of the brain. Ultrasound-potentiated thrombolysis or \u201csonolysis\u201d is the result of ultrasound pressure waves traveling through tissue that induce a mechanical force, which in turn causes the tissues to displace or strain.\nWhen the tissue contains fluid compartments (such as blood), the energy of the ultrasound beam is transformed into energy of fluid motion. This is called acoustic streaming. At very low pressures this streaming inside the confined areas of complex tissues such as the brain will cause a mild streaming effect. Acoustic streaming is believed to be one of the primary means of ultrasound-potentiated thrombolysis in which additional fibrin binding sites are exposed to plasmin at the site of the clot.\nSonolysis represents a fundamentally different approach to the treatment of ischemic stroke in which externally applied ultrasound energy can significantly enhance the clot lysis potential of conventional thrombolytic therapy.\nSelect Published Research Articles:\n- Ultrasound-Enhanced Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Phase I. Findings of the CLOTBUST Trial\n- Ultrasound-Enhanced Systemic Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke\n- Sonothrombolysis With Transcranial Color-Coded Sonography and Recombinant Tissue-Type Plasminigen Activator in Acute Middle Cerebral Artery Main Stem Occlusion: Results From a Randomized Study\n- Microbubble Potentiated Transcranial Duplex Ultrasound Enhances IV Thrombolysis in Acute Stroke\n- Ultrasound Assisted Thrombolysis in Acute Ischaemic Stroke: Preliminary Experience in Singapore\n- Safety and efficacy of sonothrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke: a multicentre, double-blind, phase 3, randomised controlled trial"} +{"text": "Why to Worry When Palm Beach AC Repair is Here to take care of your Residential Air Conditioning Systems in West Palm\nAre you frustrated of high air conditioning units\u2019 prices in West Palm? Are you searching for a cheap and best air conditioning service in West Palm? 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The three-day-long classes are conducted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, with lunch provided.\nProfessor of Biology Nicholas Maravolo, a botany specialist, leads the mini-seminar \u201cWoods and Wine\u201d July 23-25. Mornings in this class will be spent learning to read the landscapes of the area\u2019s rich ecosystems through field walks, plant identifications and stimulating discussions.\nThe second half of the class features a leisurely lunch discussion of the scientific and cultural dimensions of wine, including wine-tasting sessions. Transportation to the field trips and wine tastings is provided.\nIn addition to extensive fieldwork that has taken him to the American West, throughout Central and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, Maravalo has taught wine science and appreciation to a variety of audiences and has traveled the world to experience the ambience and tastes of various wine countries.\nA quartet of scholars will lead an exploration of some of the world\u2019s most interesting music and the cultures that created it in the mini-seminar \u201cWorld Music\u201d July 30-August 1. This highly interactive class will have participants making an Australian didjeridu, performing on a Balinese gamelan and learning the traditions of Native American music. No previous music training is needed.\nThe course will be team-taught by four members of the Lawrence Conservatory of Music: I Dewa Ketut Alit Adnyana, director of the Lawrence Gamelan (Balinese music); Sonja Downing, assistant professor of ethnomusicology, (Balinese music); Brian Pertl, dean of the conservatory (Australian aboriginal music) and Brigetta Miller, associate professor of music (Native American music).\nRegistration deadline is June 28. More information is available here.\nAbout Lawrence University\nFounded in 1847, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2013 and the book \u201cColleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College.\u201d Individualized learning, the development of multiple interests and community engagement are central to the Lawrence experience. Lawrence draws its 1,500 students from nearly every state and more than 50 countries. Follow Lawrence on Facebook."} +{"text": "Landlords of rental properties in the City of Westminster need to be aware of new additional HMO licensing requirements coming into force in Westminster with effect from 30 August 2021.\nAn HMO is a house in multiple occupation. This means that any house or individual flat in Westminster that is let to three or more people forming more than one household with shared facilities will need a section 254 HMO license from 30 August. This includes flats in multiple occupation in purpose-built blocks.\nA household is defined as occupiers of the same family and includes spouses, cohabitees, same-sex couples and any blood relative.\nThis differs from a mandatory section 257 HMO licence introduced in England by the Housing Act 2004 where there are five or more people comprising two or more households sharing facilities. A mandatory licence is also required for a building converted into self-contained flats where the conversion did not comply with relevant Building Regulations in force at that time and still does not comply and where less than two thirds of the flats are owner occupied.\nThe purpose behind HMO licensing is to improve living standards in rental accommodation and to prove that landlords are \u2018fit and proper\u2019 persons to operate these properties. As part of the licence application, Westminster will usually carry out an inspection of the common parts of the HMO property to check it meets certain standards, such as the presence of fire doors and smoke detectors.\nThe person applying for the licence will in most cases be the party receiving the rent (the landlord or managing agent).\nA fee is payable to Westminster for a section 254 licence. The licence will in most cases be valid for five years.\nIt is an offence to operate a licensable HMO without a licence and doing so could result in an unlimited fine on conviction or a civil penalty of up to \u00a330,000.\nHMO licensing rules are not consistent across every London borough as each borough can create its own set of rules."} +{"text": "On the globe involving on-line games, on-line casinos get received huge acceptance, giving quite a few stimulating online games plus the simplicity of opening these people through the convenience within your household. 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By simply taking into consideration these kind of components, avid gamers might make a knowledgeable determination and enjoy a new safe and sound along with satisfying on-line games expertise."} +{"text": "Author- Paramhansa Yogananda\n\u2018Man\u2019s eternal quest: The collected talks and essays by Paramhansa Yogananda is for those who is keen to know the peripherals of life.I wouldnt like to say it a spiritual book, rather I would call it a magical book.The trait it creates,the aura it clutches,magnetized me to it.\nAs the book cover says-Paramhansa Yogananda\u2019s Collected Talks and Essays present in-depth discussions of the vast range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions in his Autobiography of a Yogi . Readers will find these talks alive with the unique blend of all-embracing wisdom,encouragement,and love for humanity that have made the author one of our era\u2019s most revered and trusted guides to the spiritual life.\nFor all who have ever sought to understand the enigmas of life, for those who have held within their hearts an uncertain hope about the reality of God, and for seekers who have already turned toward the Supreme in their quest, this anthology\nof talks by the author of Autobiography of a Yogi\noffers illuminating insights and encouragement. In its pagese, Paramahansa Yogananda explores little-known and rarely explained aspects of such subjects as meditation, life after death, health\nand healing, the unlimited powers of the human mind, the equality of man and woman, and the interrelatedness of all life.\nIn this book,author deals with core phases of life i.e what is life and death?Talks about health and healing,powers of human mind,meditation,giving equal priority to men and women in all the areas.\nI felt like author flamboyantly poured out his heart in this book.It is so heartfully written that it touched my heart.This is a kind of book,which leads you to the ultimate path of happiness,peace and provides balanced thought processing to the mind,to understand the various facets of life.An eternal peace is hidden in every of its page.\nThere is a lot to learn from this book and this is such kind of book one would like to keep in \u2018re-read\u2019 list,but never get bored.A book that serves you worthy lessons,relief,pleasure and peace."} +{"text": "Welcome to Blue Avenue\nTwo established members of South Carolina\u2019s marketing and advertising community bring their experience and energy together to Blue Avenue, an upscale marketing boutique.\nBlue Avenue is Rhonda Rawl of Lexington and Colleen Coletta of Columbia. Rhonda is a strategic planning and marketing research specialist and Colleen is a seasoned creative and brand strategist.\nColleen\u2019s forte lies in building brands. Her contributing skills include creative concepting, graphic design, typography, photo and video directing and project management. Her passion for good design and a quality end product have proven her continued success in the industry.\nWith more than 20 years experience in the fields of graphic design, advertising and marketing, Colleen has experience working in advertising agencies, in-house design departments, graphic design firms and as an independent freelance designer.\nColleen graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design.\nRhonda has more than 20 years experience in providing strategic marketing services to healthcare groups, financial service firms and real estate development organizations.\nHer extensive experience includes strategic marketing planning, research, identity development, branding, positioning, public relations, relationship management and special event management.\nRhonda has a Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina."} +{"text": "Harry + Max Movie 2004\n\u201cHarry + Max\u201d is a 2004 drama film written and directed by Christopher M\u00fcnch. This thought-provoking film delves into the intricacies of familial and romantic relationships, exploring themes of love, identity, and boundaries.\n\u201cHarry + Max\u201d revolves around the lives of two brothers: Harry (played by Bryce Johnson) and Max (played by Cole Williams). Harry is a successful pop star with a devoted fanbase, while Max is an aspiring musician with dreams of following in his brother\u2019s footsteps. As the film unfolds, it becomes evident that their bond is not just brotherly love but something deeper and more complex. The film delves into the complexities of their relationship, pushing the boundaries of what is considered socially acceptable.\nThe film features a talented cast, including:\n- Bryce Johnson as Harry\n- Cole Williams as Max\n- Rain Phoenix as Nikki\n- Tom Gilroy as Greg\n- Tony Osoba as Tony\nThese actors deliver nuanced performances that capture the emotional depth and complexity of their characters.\nThemes of Love and Boundaries\n\u201cHarry + Max\u201d explores themes of love and boundaries within the context of a family. It raises questions about the nature of love between siblings and the blurred lines between familial affection and romantic attraction. The film challenges traditional notions of relationships and encourages viewers to consider the complexities of human emotions.\nIdentity and Self-Discovery\nThe characters in the film grapple with issues of identity and self-discovery. Each character embarks on a personal journey to understand their desires, aspirations, and limitations. These journeys of self-discovery are intertwined with their relationships with each other.\nSensitivity and Controversy\n\u201cHarry + Max\u201d is a film that tackles sensitive subject matter and explores unconventional relationships. It has been both praised and critiqued for its willingness to delve into taboo themes, making it a thought-provoking cinematic experience.\n\u201cHarry + Max\u201d is a film that challenges traditional notions of love, relationships, and identity. Christopher M\u00fcnch\u2019s direction and the performances of the cast create a narrative that is both sensitive and controversial. Whether you view it as a story of forbidden love or a study of complex human emotions, \u201cHarry + Max\u201d offers an exploration of relationships that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll."} +{"text": "There is a huge difference between making disciples of all nations and making disciples in all nations. Making all peoples disciples is totally different concept from making disciples from all peoples.\nFrom the dawn of creation to the death of Jesus Christ, and then to the ministry of the apostles it is obvious that not every person will become believers of God and followers of Jesus. During the time of Jesus Christ on the earth, not everyone in Palestine became His followers. In fact, He only focused His ministry on the 12, and only 120 disciples were waiting for the coming of the Hoy Spirit after the ascension of Jesus Christ. When the church began to grow in its early stage of history, not everyone became disciples regardless of the thousands that become followers of The Way. Many thousands more did not turn to faith in Christ. Despite the aggressive advance of the Gospel, the majority remained non-Christians. As the church moves on, persecution against Christianity persisted. From God\u2019s stand point, He does not force every person to be saved. The history proves this from the dawn of creation till this very day. Jesus came into the world because He loves everyone, and there is no other way to get to the Father except through Him. Yet God didn\u2019t save everyone. John 3:16 didn\u2019t say, \u201cFor God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son so that ALL will be saved...\u201d Everyone who believes in Jesus and all that believes will be saved but not all will be saved because not all will believe.\nTo \u201cgo and make disciples in all nations\u201d is the mandate! Trying to do otherwise is unnecessary in God\u2019s pursuit to a lost world."} +{"text": "Stay updated with the latest Logan Steinwede news. Find the most recent updates and stories surrounding the suicide.\nLogan Steinwede was a young individual whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 23.\nHe touched the lives of those who knew him with his kindness, laughter, and unfulfilled potential.\nHis passing serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support.\nYou may be interested to read: Stone Roses Bassist Pete Garner Wikipedia And Age: Death Cause And Obituary\nCase Update: Surfing Logan Steinwede News\nSurfing the Logan Steinwede news reveals a sad tale of a young life cut tragically short at the age of 23.\nSteinwede\u2019s story has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him, and the ripple effect of his untimely passing has reverberated throughout his family, friends, and the community at large.\nThe tributes and obituaries paint a picture of Logan as more than just a name; he was a vibrant and compassionate spirit, full of dreams and talents that had the potential to brighten the world.\nHis passion for music was more than a pastime; it was a reflection of his vibrant soul.\nThe legacy he leaves behind is one of empathy, love, and the power of human connection to heal even in the face of life\u2019s harshest challenges.\nThe Steinwede family, in particular, is enduring an unimaginable loss, struggling to cope with the absence of their beloved son, brother, and friend.\nTheir home, once filled with Logan\u2019s laughter, now carries the weight of his absence, and they hold onto cherished memories to find solace.\nIn this sea of grief and loss, Steinwede\u2019s story highlights the importance of supporting one another, reaching out to those who may be suffering in silence, and ensuring that no one faces their struggles alone.\nHis spirit inspires us to love unconditionally, find meaning in life, and persevere through hardships. May Logan rest in peace, and may his light continue to shine, even in challenging times.\nWhy Did Logan Steinwede Suicide?\nThe tragic suicide of Logan Steinwede has left many in shock, with a profound sense of sadness and loss.\nIt\u2019s important to note that the exact reasons behind his decision are not provided in the available information, and the circumstances leading to his suicide remain unknown.\nSuicide is a complex and deeply personal issue, often driven by a combination of factors, including mental health challenges, personal struggles, and life circumstances.\nIn many cases, individuals may suffer in silence, making it difficult for their loved ones to fully understand the reasons behind such a devastating choice.\nIn the aftermath of Logan\u2019s suicide, his family and friends, as well as the community at large, are undoubtedly searching for answers and seeking closure.\nIt\u2019s important to understand that when investigations are carried out to find out why something like Steinwede\u2019s suicide happened, the details and findings are often kept private.\nRather than trying to find out all the specifics of what led to this tragedy, it\u2019s more important to emphasize the value of community, empathy, and taking care of our mental health.\nThis way, we can work together to prevent similar situations from happening in the future. The key is to be there for one another, offer support, and encourage open conversations about mental health.\nYou may be interested to read: Guillaume Meurice Accident Update: What Happened To Him And Where Is He Now?"} +{"text": "Mining difficulty is a measure of how many attempts on average it is required to find the proof-of-work solution required to mine a block and receive the mining reward. One can define the Difficulty as the inverse probability of a random solution being the correct one. Thus, a difficulty of 100 means that one in 100 tries should produce a valid block in average.\nWhy change the difficulty?\nIn Proof of Work blockchains, the difficulty is a dynamic parameter, periodically retargeted to reflect the fluctuations in the total computational power of all the miners. Accounting for changes in mining competition, as well as improvements in mining technology.\nThe goal of updating the difficulty is to keep the average block time at a certain value. In Beam, the target block time is 60 seconds, which underpins a constant currency issuance and the transaction settlement time of the network.\nHere\u2019s an example. Let\u2019s assume we have 100 miners in our network. They are trying different random solutions and find one roughly every minute. Now 100 more miners join, the hashrate of the network doubles, and it will take just 30 seconds to find the solution in average. And if 200 and more join, the time will halve into 15 seconds, and so on.\nTo mitigate that, Beam nodes adjust shall we mention that they reach consensus here?the difficulty, increasing the difficulty of the proof of work algorithm as more miners join, and lowering it if the number of miners decreases.\nHow Difficulty is calculated in Beam\nIn Beam, the difficulty is reassessed with every block, by every client independently The algorithm looks at the average time and the average difficulty the last 1440 blocks. f the time required to mine the last 1440 blocks is higher or lower than 24 hours, the difficulty is retargeted accordingly.\nThe detailed algorithm is outlined below:\n- Look at the last 7 blocks. Identify the block that has the median block time. This is the Window End block.\n- Look at blocks from 127 to 120 before the current block (7 blocks altogether). Identify the block that has the median block time out of those. This will be the Window Start block.\n- Sum all the difficulties of the blocks from Window Start to Window End. This is Delta Work.\n- Calculate the time difference between Window Start and Window End blocks. This is Delta Time.\n- Calculate the difficulty for next block as: NewDifficulty = (Delta Work / Delta Time) * 60seconds.\n- The Delta Time is bounded by 1 hour and 4 hours. I.e. if the difference is less than 1 hour, 1 hours is still used as Delta Time, same for differences larger than 4 hours. This is done to prevent extreme changes in difficulty.\nThe algorithm above ensures that as the total solution power of the network fluctuates, the difficulty is gradually adjusted and thus the target block time is ensured."} +{"text": "Nothing can break the bond between sisters \u2026When Beatrice gets a frantic call in the middle of Sunday lunch to say that her younger sister, Tess, is missing, she boards the first flight home to London. But as she learns about the circumstances surrounding her sister\u2019s disappearance, she is stunned to discover how little she actually knows of her sister\u2019s life \u2013 and unprepared for the terrifying truths she must now face. The police, Beatrice\u2019s fiance and even their mother accept they have lost Tess but Beatrice refuses to give up on her. So she embarks on a dangerous journey to discover the truth, no matter the cost.\nI was on my sickbed when I read this book, and it completely distracted me from the fact that the rest of the family had gone whale watching without me! This Not only does this book have an absorbing mystery, with fascinating character dynamics, but it\u2019s also got one of those rare finishes \u2013 a brilliant twist.col-md-2"} +{"text": "Implementation of General Dispersive Anisotropic Materials in Lebedev FDTD\nA variant of the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) algorithm - the Lebedev FDTD method - is augmented to allow for the simulation of electromagnetic waves in general dispersive anisotropic materials. Distinct dispersions may be applied to each of the principal axes of the anisotropic medium. The method is based on the auxiliary differential equation (ADE) and is simple to implement. Because of the collocated nature of the algorithm, multiterm dispersions necessary in previous implementations are avoided. Lebedev grid has previously been studied in detail by different research groups for simulation of anisotropy. In this work, we specifically focus on extending frequency dispersive materials to this method, and provide multiple examples to demonstrate the accuracy, validity and stability of the method.\nFDTD, Dispersive, Anisotropic, Invisibility Cloak, Transformation Optics, Dispersion, Time-domain analysis, Anisotropic magnetoresistance, Finite difference methods, Mathematical model, Power system stability, Stability analysis\nSalmasi, M., Potter, M. E., & Okoniewski, M. (2018). Implementation of general dispersive anisotropic materials in lebedev FDTD. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, doi:10.1109/TAP.2018.2870410"} +{"text": "Sunday, in Australia, is Mothers Day\nLast night at our Monthly Meditation we did my Cutting the Cords visualisation and we did it with our mothers.\nRegardless of the relationship you had with your mother she is the one who gave birth to you. If it wasn\u2019t for her you would not be who you are today.\nMothers\u2019 Day is an opportunity for all of us to acknowledge our mothers, whether they are here with us or have passed on. We all have mothers. Well, we did when we were born. She is the woman who pushed you into this world. The one who carried you in her belly for nine months. You heard her heart beating, you heard her voice, you felt her emotions, you knew her thoughts, you shared her bodily fluids.\nThe relationship you have with your mother is the most intense relationship that you will ever have (until you\u2019re a mother yourself but still it\u2019s different) For this reason alone she deserves your gratitude. For without your mother you wouldn\u2019t be here.\nSo regardless of the impact she had on the rest of your life, she was the one person who enabled you to have this life experience. And for that alone she deserves your gratitude.\nOur relationship with our mother is the most intense one we will ever have, which is why it can be so traumatic and cause us so much pain and hurt \u2026 and for such a very long time.\nBut it doesn\u2019t need to be like that!\nBecause it\u2019s Mothers Day I would like to gift you a meditation that will completely change the relationship you have with your mother (for the better!)\nThis meditation is about cutting the cords, or the ties that bind. Now to \u2018cut the cords\u2019 doesn\u2019t mean that you want this person out of your life forever (and you may well do!) What it does mean is that you want to change the dynamic of the relationship you have with them. Relationships evolve, they change over time, as they are meant to, as we are meant to.\nYour parents, I am hoping, don\u2019t treat you at 35 the same way they did when you were 5. They don\u2019t hold your hand when you cross the road, they don\u2019t look over your shoulder all the time to check what you are doing, tell you what time to go to bed etc\u2026you get my drift!\nMy gift to you. This guided meditation will allow you to cut those cords on the relationship as it was\u2026. and then, if YOU chose, you can establish an adult to adult relationship with the person that you do this exercise with.\nMy clients, over the years, have had wonderful success with this meditation. It is a powerful, profound visualization.\nUse it firstly on the relationship with your mother and then use it over, and over ~ if you choose ~ on all your other relationships.\nIf it is someone you no longer wish to have in your life then you cut them free and with no intent other than unconditional love send them on their way \u2026 with love!\nThis is extremely important or you will be hooked up with them again!\nSend them on their way. Hand them over to God, Buddha, Allah, Jesus, Great Spirit, Creator (whatever feels right for you) you could say \u2018you deal with them! I\u2019ve done my bit!\u2019\nNow find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed, the meditation runs for about 20 minutes. Take a glass of water with you and make sure you will be warm enough. Turn off the phone and then when you\u2019re ready click here\nPlease let me know how you go with it ~ and if you have any problems contact me so that I can help you through it ~\nAn extra bonus gift for you ~ is my support if you need it!\nUnconditional love & blessings"} +{"text": "Branch has released an SEO App Attribution measurement that allows you to measure app events that originated from a search engine result. This has long been an issue with the measurement of the ROI of SEO (search engine optimization) campaigns, in that it\u2019s been impossible, traditionally, to measure events in apps that originate from search engine results pages.\nBranch\u2019s SEO App Attribution tracks app activity driven by search engines such as Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft Bing, and DuckDuckGo. Their solution provides reliable attribution in a channel that is traditionally difficult to measure. It protects against mis-attribution, wasteful spend, and under-investment in SEO. Branch\u2019s SEO App Attribution allows agencies and brands to better understand the performance of SEO channels. It also allows brands and agencies to better understand the performance of SEO efforts, allowing them to make more informed strategic decisions across all marketing channels.\nAccording to Branch, Organic Search is responsible for more than 20% of commerce traffic generation on average so is a major source of visits and revenue which we would be missing.\nHow does SEO App Attribution work?\nBranch explains in their help docs about how their SEO App Attribution works:\n- User clicks on a link from a search engine (ex. Google, Yahoo, etc.).\nThe Links/URLs are indexed through the search engine.\n- Branch collects specific signals on app open.\nThe Branch SDK simulates a click.\n- Branch attributes app users to the organic search results.\n\u201cMobile SEO has historically had many blind spots, specifically around the app, but a recent internal study showed that nearly a fifth of all owned and earned app events are actually originating from organic search,\u201d said Alex Austin, CEO and Co-founder, Branch. \u201cOur new solution gives unprecedented visibility into the flow of traffic from search into the app, shining a light in the dark. It will allow brands to optimize mobile search with accurate attribution on who ends up in the app and what actions they take, improving decision-making and giving marketers their due, all without needing additional developer resources or impacting search rankings.\u201d"} +{"text": "The architectural design of the exterior fa\u00e7ade in particular plays a central role in an apartment building like the one in Mouscron, Belgium. All the elements of the exterior present a coherent picture here. In addition to the basic design of the apartment building, the provision of parking spaces also plays a central role in Mouscron. In 2020, the owner therefore decided to have a VERTICAR car lift from L\u00f6dige Industries installed in the apartment building.\nThis is how sufficient car parking space was gained while preserving architectural design.\nThere are only a few car parking spaces available in the residential area in Mouscron. Also, the property of the apartment building itself did not have any additional parking spaces for cars of the residents. Due to the limited floor space, the owner was dependent on a space-saving parking solution in order to be able to realise all the required parking spaces. The basement of the building therefore lent itself to the realisation of an underground car park. To avoid the space requirement of an access ramp, a car lift was considered.\nThe VERTICAR car lift from L\u00f6dige Industries is suitable for this project in many respects. This car lift is based on a scissor lift with a maximum lifting height of 3,500 mm, as well as a maximum rated load of 3,000 kg, and is therefore ideal for overcoming a parking level by car. Especially buildings with a limited floor space benefit from this compact car lift with cabin dimensions of only 3,000 mm x 6,000 mm x 2,000 mm. In addition, the VERTICAR has a significantly reduced shaft headroom, which means that valuable living space can be gained above the lift solution.\nAnother key criterion for the apartment building was the integration of the parking solution into the building's fa\u00e7ade. Thanks to the individual design options of the roller doors, the existing design of the exterior fa\u00e7ade could be continued throughout.\nVia an app, the residents of the apartment building can conveniently call the car lift by smartphone. The annoying search for the remote control to open the garage door is no longer necessary.\n- The owner of the apartment building was in need of a space-saving parking solution, as there was not enough room for the required parking spaces either on the property itself or in the surrounding residential area.\n- Although sufficient parking space is available in the basement of the building, a space-saving parking solution first had to be found as an alternative to a conventional access ramp\n- In addition, the parking solution was to be embedded in the overall appearance of the exterior fa\u00e7ade\n- The installation of a VERTICAR car lift has significantly reduced the space required for access to the underground car park.\n- The owner also benefits from the compact shaft dimensions and the small shaft head, which means that valuable living space can be saved.\n- The roller doors of the VERTICAR car lift were individually adapted to the facade of the building, so that the access to the underground car park disappears in the overall appearance of the facade\nWe look forward to your message.\nExplore our full portfolio to discover the best solution for your project.\nOptimum use of floor space for underground car parks, residential, multi-purpose or public buildings\nNo space or desire for an access ramp? Transport cars up or down with our space saving, reliable car lifts.\nGrant easy access to your inner city buildings with our proven lorry lifts up to 100 tonnes.\nOur service solutions ensure your parking solution keeps working for you."} +{"text": "With an interdisciplinary background in science, fine art and social sciences, I work by overlapping and merging those fields together.\nDrawing, three-dimensional installations and non-material formats are most often used mediums. Burning wood is a substantial process in my practice, where I collect and further use residual charcoal and ashes. This approach has its origin in firewalk practices. It reflects the impermanent and transformative qualities of nature in balanced natural conditions. It also implies the value of geological structures and non-renewable resources beyond their use as an industrial resource.\nIn my artistic practice, I touch on the occuring climate change problem; and corresponding connection and disconnection to the natural environment. I bring sustainability into aesthetics to search for present and sustainable human perception. My work focuses therefore on the relation between surroundings and cognition. I research the nuances in balancing \"creative - destructive\" forces in nature. Or the balance of \"connection - detachment\" for human perception. Natural forces, sounds and physicochemical processes are the most influential subjects in my practice."} +{"text": "Movement Towards Healing Peace\nwith Rebecca, Bridge C-14 Volunteer\nThese monthly sessions will support the transformation of pain and struggle into healing and inner peace, using movement, breath and sound.\nJOIN LIVE ON ZOOM\nSecond Friday of the Month\n(August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8)\n3:30-4:30pm EST | 12:30-1:30pm PST\nRebecca Garland is a certified professional coach and Grief Movement guide, who provided vital support to a close friend during his final months with terminal brain cancer amid the COVID pandemic.\nAs her friend Scot's condition deteriorated, from memory loss and impaired speech to difficulties with balance and everyday tasks, it became increasingly challenging for him to live independently. Frequent mini-seizures, strokes, and brain bleeds added to his medical complications, necessitating 911 calls and emergency hospital visits.\nThe options of hospitalization or hospice care were limited due to the COVID pandemic, posing a significant risk given Scot's rapid regression. As such, despite his love for life, he made the painful decision to choose MAiD. This decision allowed him to spend his remaining time with loved ones, rather than isolated and quarantined. In his final days, Scot reconnected with family and friends, and experienced an outpouring of love and healing.\nWith MAiD scheduled, love became the guiding force that carried Scot through his final days and moments.\nWhile MAiD offered a profound gift, it also presented immense difficulties. Rebecca, serving as Scot's friend, caregiver, and the one who helped organize and facilitate MAiD, experienced profound isolation, and ambiguous and complex grief. Further, she hadn't been informed of the support and resources for available for MAiD loss at the time, and found the grief to be unlike any other.\nAs a certified coach trained in emotional processing, grief, and healing, Rebecca has made the decision to volunteer with Bridge C-14, offering peer support to others navigating similar experiences. Drawing from personal experience and insights, Rebecca aims to provide compassionate support, understanding, and resources to ensure that individuals facing the unique grief of MAiD don't feel alone and can find healing in their journey."} +{"text": "\u9996\u9875 / \u5b66\u751f\u751f\u6d3b\nCollege is more than just tests and research papers. A big part of the college experience happens outside the classroom.\nLiving together in our residence halls, hanging out in Pilla, late-night pizza runs, \u7ec3\u4e60, playing or cheering on our Arrows athletic teams, getting involved in a campus group, and making lifelong friendships.\nWhen you're in it together, there's more for everyone. For our students, this warm community is an extended family that runs on collaboration and support. Students often surprise themselves by growing into leaders, inspired and empowered to make important contribution to their world.\nFor lots more information about Ursuline's resources and policies, see our \u5b66\u751f\u624b\u518c."} +{"text": "The choice of the attributes to be incorporated in a generalized software package is a complex design task, much like the choice of the characteristics of the basic model and the options to be offered when a new automobile is being designed. Some empirical evidence available suggests that the choices made by generalized software designers are not always well founded; for example, some functions included in the software are hardly, if ever, used, while functions that would be used extensively are not available. To assist the designer, we formulate a market model showing the interactions between the producers (designers) of generalized software and the consumers (users) of generalized software. The model provides insight into those factors that affect the demand for a package and the variables to be considered in a profit-maximizing decision.\nShape the Future of Computing\nACM encourages its members to take a direct hand in shaping the future of the association. There are more ways than ever to get involved.Get Involved\nCommunications of the ACM (CACM) is now a fully Open Access publication.\nBy opening CACM to the world, we hope to increase engagement among the broader computer science community and encourage non-members to discover the rich resources ACM has to offer.Learn More"} +{"text": "Lindenhurst Park District Secures $450,000 OSLAD Grant for Lewis Park Renovation\nLINDENHURST, IL \u2013 1/31/2024\nThe Lindenhurst Park District is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of a $450,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (ILDNR). This grant will play a pivotal role in the revitalization of Lewis Park, enhancing recreational opportunities and green spaces for the Lindenhurst community.\nThe OSLAD grant, awarded by ILDNR, is a testament to Lindenhurst Park District\u2019s commitment to creating vibrant and accessible outdoor spaces for residents. Lewis Park, a cherished community hub, is set to undergo significant improvements thanks to this generous grant.\nHighlights of the Lewis Park Renovation Project include:\n- Playground Enhancements: The grant will fund the installation of a new playground and surface, providing a safe and enjoyable space for children of all ages.\n- Multi-Use Sports Facilities: Lewis Park will see upgrades to its basketball and tennis/pickleball courts, encouraging community engagement in a variety of recreational activities.\n- Landscaping and Green Spaces: A renewed focus on landscaping and green spaces will enhance the park\u2019s aesthetics, providing a tranquil environment for residents to relax and connect with nature.\n- ADA-Compliant Features: The project will ensure that all members of the community can enjoy the improved amenities at Lewis Park.\n- Community Gathering Spaces: Lewis Park will feature upgraded picnic areas and gathering spaces, fostering a sense of community and social interaction.\n\u201cThis OSLAD grant is a tremendous boost for Lindenhurst and a testament to the dedication of the Lindenhurst Park District in providing top-notch recreational facilities for our residents,\u201d said Dave Mohr, Executive Director of Lindenhurst Park District. \u201cWe are excited about the positive impact this grant will have on Lewis Park and the surrounding community.\u201d\nThe Lindenhurst Park District extends its gratitude to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for recognizing the importance of investing in community parks and green spaces. This collaborative effort ensures that Lewis Park will continue to serve as a central hub for recreational activities, fostering a sense of community and well-being.\nFor further information, please contact:\nDavid Mohr Jr.\n847-356-6011 ext. 1003"} +{"text": "For over 60 years, The Center has worked to positively impact the well-being of older adults in our community through social engagement, civic engagement, volunteering, lifelong learning, and physical fitness. To recognize their essential role, members of The Center's giving societies receive special acknowledgement and benefits, including recognition in our annual report and invitations to round-table discussions and other special events.\nLeadership giving at The Center takes many forms, including participation in our 1180 Society. Named in honor of the home we built together at 1180 Pepsi Place in 1991, The 1180 Society is a circle of philanthropic leaders who have made outstanding personal commitments to the mission of The Center by making unrestricted gifts of $1,180 or more annually. Members of the 1180 Society are a driving force behind our programs.\nGifts may be made in monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual installments as well as through transfer of stocks, bonds or mutual funds.\nTo join The 1180 Society please contact Philanthropy Assistant Director, Lynn Divers, at (434) 220-9745\nThe Sustainers Circle\nThe Sustainers Circle is a special group of friends who sustain the mission of The Center by making monthly contributions. Members of the Sustainers Circle provide crucial underwriting to promote healthy aging through social engagement, physical well-being, civic involvement, and lifelong learning.\nGiving monthly is an easy way to support The Center. Your gift will be automatically charged each month to your credit or debit card, and you can change or cancel your monthly commitment at any time by contacting Philanthropy Manager, Anna Grey Hogan, or by calling (434) 220-9743.\nAs a Sustainers Circle member you will receive a yearly tax statement summarizing your annual giving.\nThe Robey Legacy Society\nThe Robey Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have named The Center as a beneficiary in their will, estate, financial plans, or other deferred gift arrangements.\nThe Society is named in tribute to Frances Jean Robey, who left her entire estate to The Center. Although Jean was not a Center member, she was touched by the stories a friend shared about The Center\u2019s impact on her life and the community. Jean\u2019s legacy and story inspires others to include Tthe Center in their estate plans.\nPlanned gifts to The Center can be made in many forms. If you have named The Center as a beneficiary of your estate or if you are interested making a planned gift to The Center, please contact Executive Director Melanie Benjamin at (434) 220-9744."} +{"text": "Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara was born on 10 February 1805 in Kainakary, a small village of Alleppey district in the Travancore state. After his primary education he joined the Pallipuram seminary attached to Saint Mary\u2019s Church, Cherthala. Father Thomas Palackal was his malpan (professor of sacred sciences). He received his sub-diaconate in 1827 and diaconate in 1828. On 29 November 1829, he was ordained a priest at Saint Andrews Church, Arthunkal. From a very young age,Kuriakose was instructed to chant the name \u2018Jesus\u2019, as a result of which he eagerly wished to live a life dedicated to Jesus and the Church.\nAfter his priestly ordination, he joined Father Thomas Palackal and Father Thomas Porukara, his malpans, and laid the foundation for a spiritual movement at Mannanam.. They established a residence at Mannanam in the year 1831 and named it \u2018Beth Rauma\u2019 (house on the hilltop). Beth Rauma had a humble beginning and grew into a dwelling place for a group of religious priests who, later, came to be known as Servants of the Immaculate Conception. This religious community at Mannanam laid the foundation for the congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Father Thomas Palackal and Father Thomas Porukara died in 1841 and 1846 respectively.\n. From 1831 onwards Father Kuriakose engaged in various spiritual and welfare activities, such as starting a Sanskrit school at Mannanam for the educational development of the area, establishing the first wooden press in Kerala, renewing the Order of the Liturgy, popularising Sunday sermons and organizing annual retreats in parishes to facilitate the spiritual renewal of the people. In 1866, he founded the first Indian religious congregation for women, the Congregation of Mother of Carmel (CMC).\nSaint Kuriakose spent the last seven years of his life at Koonammavu, Kerala, where he died on 3 January 1871 and was buried in Saint Philomena\u2019s Church, Koonammavu. Later, on 24 May 1889, his mortal remains were transferred from Koonammavu and re\u00acin\u00acterred in the Saint Joseph\u2019s Monastery Chapel at Mannanam, the mother house of the CMI congregation.\nSaint Kuriakose Elias was well known for his sacrificial life and continues to be a modelof Christian virtue and a solace for many in their trials and tribulations. Many favours have been received through his intercession. SaintAlphonsa, the first saint of India, sought the intercession of Saint Kuriakose and was instantly cured of her illness. She had certified this cure by her own handwritten testimonial.\nThe canonization process of Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara began in 1956 and, on 8 February 1986, he was beatified by Pope John Paul II at Kottayam, Kerala.\nThe miraculous cure of the crippled feet of Joseph Pennaparampil from Calicut, Kerala, through the intercession of Saint Kuriakose was approved for the beatification. The miraculous cure of the alternating convergent squint eyes of Maria Jose Kottarathil from Pala, Kerala, was approved by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Vatican, for the canonization of Saint Kuriakose. On 18 March 2014, Pope Francis signed the Decree approving Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara to be declared a saint.\nOn 23 November 2014, Kuriakose Elias Chavara was canonized at Rome by Pope Francis. The tomb, where the mortal remains of Saint Kuriakose are interred, is situated in front of the main altar of Saint Joseph\u2019s Monastery Chapel at Mannanam."} +{"text": "Although the Grand Canyon is known around the world for its vast vistas, beautiful colors, and incredible geology, it's a lot more than just a big hole in the ground! People have been living in and exploring Grand Canyon for thousands of years, forging human connections to this incredible landscape.\nInterpretive themes are the key stories or concepts that visitors should understand after visiting Grand Canyon.\nPassing through or calling the canyon home, many people have influenced the development and protection of Grand Canyon.\nMany places in Grand Canyon have been preserved because they tell the stories of Grand Canyon's past and present.\nMuseum Collection has over 900,000 objects that help tell Grand Canyon's unique cultural and natural history.\nGrand Canyon National Park works to preserve, protect and interpret the human history of the region.\nLast updated: February 14, 2022"} +{"text": "Legend of the Paladin Uzeta\nPaolino.uccello - CC4.0\nThe Paladino Uzeta is the protagonist of a story born from imagination of a puppeteer from Catania, Don Raffaele Trombetta.\nUzeta was a humble, modest man of popular origins who became a knight thanks to his courage and tough values. Its history, in fact, comes to life from the popular legend of the Saracen giants who conquered the Ursino Castle. In fact, Frederick II of Swabia had this majestic and imposing castle built which overlooked the entire Gulf of Catania from the coast, dominating it. Due to its position, it was called, precisely, Castello del Golfo, or \"Castrum sinus\" in Latin. Over time, it lost its original pronunciation, acquiring the current name of the Bourbon building: Castello Ursino. For the people of Catania and their galloping imagination, however, the castle took its name rather from the disturbing presence of the Ursini Giants, who had occupied the fortress. At this point in history, we find the figure of the brave Uzeta who faced the terrible giants, defeating them with strength and vigor, and finally freeing the Castle from the oppressors. The paladin Uzeta thus won the benevolence of the King who in exchange granted him the hand of his daughter.\nThe legend of Paladin Uzeda is represented in one of the four artistic candelabra in Piazza Universit\u00e0 in Catania."} +{"text": "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. (NIV)\nOne common misunderstanding about faithful marriages is that such marriages are between two utterly compatible people who share most common interests and who think alike on most things.\nThere are such marriages, and such compatibility can help a relationship function smoothly.\nHowever, other marriages survive and even flourish as unions of two very different individuals. One such marriage has been described as a rusty trellis propping up a thorned rose! Somehow the partnership works. The essence of such relationships is not easy compatibility but consistent acceptance.\nOur text today refers to differences within the church and points to something beyond these differences. God accepts very different people and invites them to serve Jesus and one another, not letting differences divide but rather enrich.\nSo it can be with a marriage. We may marry a person believing certain things about them and discover over many years that our first impressions have to be modified. After all, none of us remains just the same, no relationships are immune from change. And so we need to learn to live with differences.\nSuch changes can cause couples to wonder if they made some \u201cmistake\u201d. Is this person the right person for me? One reply to such a doubt is that we don\u2019t so much marry the \u201cright person\u201d, but we work on being the right people for one another.\nTwo very different people, odd couples, somehow learn to accept and to love one another as they are, not as we imagined or dreamed they might be."} +{"text": "Selected proposals will help formulate of one or more new programs within Facebook Connectivity for future funded work and targeted Requests for Proposal (RFP) calls through the following mechanisms.\nProposers of selected white papers will receive an invitation to participate in a December 11\u201312, 2019 workshop at Facebook\u2019s headquarters in Menlo Park. Invited participants will share their concepts in focused sessions with Facebook Connectivity personnel, other proposers, and potentially other external guests such as domain expert specialists. Collaborations between proposers resulting from these sessions are highly encouraged and do not need to include Facebook directly. Facebook will pay for reasonable travel and lodging expenses for invited participants.\nPresenters at the workshop will also have the option to include their workshop presentation material, subject to Facebook publication review, in any public release of the workshop findings and conclusions, such as at research.fb.com and connectivity.fb.com.\nFuture Facebook Requests for Proposals will likely look to fund proposals in a phased manner, with phases typically in the 6 to 12-month range. Per-phase funding could range from approximately $50,000 for a small study up to approximately $1,000,000 for a project with direct impact to a population. Please note such awards are prospective and not being offered in this RFI.\nEspecially meritorious white paper proposals under this RFI may be selected for an immediate Request for Full Proposal to include additional requested information and a binding Statement of Work to be performed under contract, project schedule, and not-to-exceed cost including a Basis of Estimate.\n- Proposed work must comply with applicable U.S. and international laws, regulations and policies\n- White paper proposals from academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and other for-profit and non-profit organizations will all be considered for both the current program evaluation and future funded activities\n- Multiple white paper proposals may be submitted from an organization\n- Multiple white paper proposals may be submitted by an individual\n- You agree that Facebook will not be required to treat any part of the proposal not clearly and locally identified \u201cproprietary\u201d as confidential or protected by copyright. (Please note that this overrides the confidentiality item in our terms and conditions below.)\nFor more information about Verdant Place, visit our blog. For questions related to this RFI, please email email@example.com."} +{"text": "My philosophy is to always choose hope when the alternative is hopelessness.\nIf you have difficulty understanding a purpose for hope after loss, you are not alone. Consider that through hope, you can find paths to peace and healing in your life, and perhaps the lives of others.\nHow will you continue forward with your own life after the loss of a loved one? It can seem quite impossible, but somehow we make our way wearily through the days, weeks, months and beyond. And hope can help us to live a life that honors the legacy of loved ones and would make them proud.\nThere is very often an ongoing flurry of questions in our minds and hearts about the purpose of life and death after a devastating loss. Hope can be the catalyst for spiritual growth that that gives more purpose and meaning to life and its challenges and hardships."} +{"text": "Grab your tissues for a beautiful fairy tale\u2026\n\u201cOnce Upon a Time, there was a mom who wanted to bring the world to her community and family. A mom who knew that dreams came true, and wanted to share that happiness with others. She decided to become a Queen, in order to bring joy to the people she loved the most. Being a Queen is hard work, but there is NOTHING LIKE IT.\nQueen Katie spent 6 years building up a dream, which was to serve her family and community with magical memories and happiness that they had never experienced before. The kingdom high and low was filled with tears of sheer joy, with gratitude, with smiles, with hope. The Queen\u2019s heart was filled with joy herself, knowing how many people were changed for the better to have experienced such magic!\nAs all good people know, fairy tales are true because good always wins, even among great trials. But sometimes, changes have to happen in order to bring the greater good about for everyone. This leads us to the next beautiful chapter of our story: a new King and Queen! Queen Katie knew in her heart that after 6 years, her work was done. She knew that is was time for new hearts to lead the people of the kingdom and spread even more joy than had ever been experienced before! And so it was, with bittersweet feelings of sadness, joy and gratitude, that the Queen passed on her rule to her dear friends, King Chris and Queen Kemi.\nKing Chris and Queen Kemi have been a part of the royal court for several years, faithfully helping Queen Katie bring smiles to the kingdom. They are now the ones to carry the traditions of happiness, and make new traditions as well. They will serve with glad and humble spirits, with the vision in mind, to always make dreams come true.\nAnd it is with that, the story of Once Upon a Dream Performances comes to a close, only to be transformed into a new name with new ways to bring magic to the kingdom.\u201dIt is with great happiness and pride, that I, Queen Katie, retire from my position and hand the keys to the treasure chest of magical memories, to the new owners, Chris and Kemi!\nYou will see many beautiful changes in the weeks to come: new name, logo, services etc. But the one thing that will not change is the dedication and faithfulness to you! The magic will continue! Please stay tuned as your new King and Queen introduce themselves, and show you just how amazing they are! With much gratitude for all your love, smiles and support these beautiful 6 years,Queen Katie."} +{"text": "MEDICA will take place in mid November in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany. The show is expected to be back at pre-pandemic attendance levels, and BioPortUSA looks forward to meeting old friends and meeting new ones. Mark Lesselroth, president and CEO will be attending the show November 14 and 15th and should you be interested in a meeting please contact him directly at mark\nMEDICA is the world\u2019s largest event for the medical sector. For more than 40 years it has been firmly established on every expert\u2019s calendar. There are many reasons why MEDICA is so unique. Firstly, the event is the largest medical trade fair in the world \u2013 it attracted several thousand exhibitors from more than 50 countries in the halls. Furthermore, each year, leading individuals from the fields of business, research, and politics grace this top-class event with their presence \u2014 naturally alongside tens of thousands of national and international experts and decision-makers from the sector.\nYou can find these seven main product categories in the exhibition halls: Electromedicine / Medical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Diagnostics, Physiotherapy / Orthopaedic Technology, Commodities and Consumer Goods, Information and Communication Technology, Medical Service and Publications.\nIn addition, the professional \"MEDICA Forums and Conferences\" have become an integral part of the trade fair. Forums and several special shows on varied medical-technological topics are concisely presented in the halls as an attractive complement to the trade fair. E.g. MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM with MEDICA App COMPETITION, MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM, MEDICA ECON FORUM, MEDICA TECH FORUM and MEDICA LABMED FORUM. The conferences are the German Hospital Conference (the leading communication platform for decision-makers in German hospitals), the MEDICA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE and the International Conference on Disaster and Military Medicine (DiMiMED). Another highlight is the MEDICA START-UP PARK where innovative young comanpies present the trends in the medical technology of the future."} +{"text": "Visualizing molecular polar order in tissues via electromechanical coupling\n10T12:19:24Z June 2013\nElectron microscopy (EM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques have long been used to characterize collagen fibril ordering and alignment in connective tissues. These techniques, however, are unable to map collagen fibril polarity, i.e., the polar orientation that is directed from the amine to the carboxyl termini. Using a voltage modulated AFM-based technique called piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM), we show it is possible to visualize both the alignment of collagen fibrils within a tissue and the polar orientation of the fibrils with minimal sample preparation. We demonstrate the technique on rat tail tendon and porcine eye tissues in ambient conditions. In each sample, fibrils are arranged into domains whereby neighboring domains exhibit opposite polarizations, which in some cases extend to the individual fibrillar level. Uniform polarity has not been observed in any of the tissues studied. Evidence of anti-parallel ordering of the amine to carboxyl polarity in bundles of fibrils or in individual fibrils is found in all tissues, which has relevance for understanding mechanical and biofunctional properties and the formation of connective tissues. The technique can be applied to any biological material containing piezoelectric biopolymers or polysaccharides.\nType of Material\nJournal of Structural Biology\nCopyright (Published Version)\n2012 Elsevier Inc.\nStatus of Item\nThis item is made available under a Creative Commons License"} +{"text": "Towards Zero Bridge Fatalities\nOne of the main challenges is that most existing bridge decks have not been designed with the structural capacity to meet the needs of higher capacity, traditionally designed bridge traffic barriers.\nThe reason: transfer of impact energy. Put simply, the energy of an impact into a traditional bridge traffic barrier affects more that the just the traffic barrier itself. It flows through the barrier to the bridge deck and then the greater structure.\nIn many cases, the increase in load from the traffic barrier is too great for the bridge deck capacity, and the bridge deck will be damaged. Thus, the grater majority of existing bridges are unable to be fitted with higher capacity, traditionally designed barriers without first being fitted with additional reinforcement such as carbon fibre \u2013 an expensive solution in terms of both time and cost. In some instances, increasing the capacity of the traditional bridge traffic barrier would necessitate a complete replacement of the bridge deck.\nThe solution: The innovative solution to this common problem has come in the form of a bridge traffic barrier system developed by Belgian bridge engineer, David De Saedeleer, a director of Belgian manufacturer Desami.\nWorking with world-renowned FEA specialists Global Design Solutions (GDTech), Desami developed a ground-breaking design that restricts the energy from the vehicle impact to a fraction of the capacity of the bridge deck, resulting in a low load in the bridge deck.\nKnown as the DOLRE Low Stress Parapet System, this world-leading bridge traffic barrier system has been fully crash tested to European Standards and simulated to US MASH TL4 requirements, and has been Approved by ASBAP for use throughout Australia.\nIdeal for bridge refurbishment projects, the DOLRE Low Stress Parapet System offers a cost-effective and easy to install method of upgrading existing bridges to meet the current Standard without the need for significant and expensive deck strengthening or deck replacement works. DOLRE also offers the added advantage of being easy to dismantle and remove in times of flood, thereby helping to significantly reduce the risk of damage to valuable bridge assets."} +{"text": "Did Jacob Arminius move the church away from Augustine and toward Pelagius? To what degree?\nYour question is beyond the scope of our discussions, but we might say that from the records of history, Arminius was one who, during the Sixteenth Century, disagreed openly with the doctrine of predestination as it was being taught by Calvin and others. Though he did not understand all the true teachings of the Bible, he could see that this doctrine was grossly in error, that the Bible taught the free will of man, man\u2019s own free choice and man\u2019s ability to choose either to do right or wrong. We are not prepared to comment on the effects of his teachings, though we might say that his thinking was more in line with Pelagius than other teachers of the early centuries.\nThe Bible tells of the drastic turning away from the doctrine which occurred during the early centuries of our era, following the ascension of Christ. The apostle Paul predicted that even among his own church people there would be \u201cmen coming forward who will distort the truth to induce the disciples to break away and follow them\u201d (Acts 20:30,). He said also, speaking prophetically, that the \u201ctime will come when they will not stand wholesome teaching, but will follow their own fancy and gather a crowd of teachers to tickle their ears. They will stop their ears to the truth and turn to mythology\u201d (2 Tim. 4:3-4, NEB). This prophecy was literally fulfilled, and very soon after the time of Paul."} +{"text": "Surface Velocity Radar Gun\nAll new SVR3D \u2013 Surface Velocity Radar Gun \u2013\nThis next generation SVR allows scientists and hydrologists determine the surface velocity of water. Designed specifically to measure streams and rivers, the SVR 3D gives you precise speed measurement from a stationary position outside the body of water in real- time data.\nNow lighter weight ( 1.8 lbs ) and smaller than any previous SVR model for ease of use.\nPowered by a lithium Ion battery for longer periods of time between charges via a standard USB cable and the USB-C port.\nDisplay Screen upgrades:\n- 2x the size ofd the prior SVR version\n- Can be viewed in bright sunlight even when the operator is wearing polarized sunglasses.\n- The face panel includes a 3-digit speed display and three buttons: menu, select, and power. Using the \u201cmenu\u201d and \u201cselect\u201d buttons you can control display backlighting, cosine correction, serial communication output mode, and high / low speed range settings.\n- The SVR includes cosine error correction, allowing the unit to account for target angles not parrellel to the direction of water travel.\n- The SVR includes an internal sensor to detect vertical angle, and allows users to set horizontal angles to ensure accurate speeds.\n- Standard package includes\u2026 SVR Radar Gun, Hard Carry Case, Cigarette Plug Adapter , 6 AA Rechargeable Batteries, and Battery Charger.\n- Allows scientists to determine the surface velocity of water\n- Measurement- Feet per second or Meters per second\n- Includes cosine error correction ,allowing the unit to compensate for verticle angles\n- High and Low Speed selection\n- Accepts Tripod mounting\n- User friendly measurement and reading\n- Simple, more useable 5 digit display\n- Recall previous speed\n- Based on the Scout platform"} +{"text": "Cities of Service helps mayors and city leaders tap into the knowledge, creativity, and service of citizens to solve public problems and create vibrant cities. We work with cities to build city-led, citizen-powered initiatives that target specific needs, achieve long-term and measurable outcomes, improve quality of life and build stronger cities.\ncities of service\nJoin an Upcoming Event\nSupport Democracy Journalism; Join The Fulcrum\nThe Fulcrum daily platform is where insiders and outsiders to politics are informed, meet, talk, and act to repair our democracy and make it live and work in our everyday lives. Now more than ever our democracy needs a trustworthy outletContribute"} +{"text": "(W) Simcha Whitehill (A) Simcha WhitehillThe adventure and humor of the Pok\u00e9mon animated TV series springs to life in this full-color comics collection! This book includes two full-color graphic stories. The Search for Kingdra: Ash, Goh, and their Pok\u00e9mon pals explore under the sea on a trial mission for Project Mew. Can Goh catch a wild Kingdra? Team Rocket In Luck: After one loss too many, Jessie, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet go on a wild chase after Pelipper. Will their bad luck ever improve? With tons of art on every page from the animated show streaming on Netflix, this graphic novel is the perfect format for Pok\u00e9mon fans.\nPOKEMON GRAPHIC COLLECTION GN UNDERWATER MISSION\nLittle Shop Of Heroes are happy to refund unwanted items on presentation of a valid receipt provided they are returned within 30 days and in pristine condition. The purchaser must pay for the safe return of the goods. Monies will be refunded on receipt of the goods."} +{"text": "Fired for misconduct: Can former employee collect unemployment benefits?\nQ. A former employee engaged in misconduct, which resulted in his discharge. Now he is requesting unemployment compensation benefits under California law. Is an employee entitled to these benefits if he or she is no longer employed, regardless of the circumstances?\nA. California provides unemployment compensation benefits to certain employees who are no longer employed, but there are several situations that can prevent an individual from receiving such benefits.\nThe California Unemployment Insurance Code specifically disqualifies certain employees from receiving unemployment compensation benefits, including those who were discharged for misconduct, left work voluntarily and without good cause, refused to accept suitable employment without good cause or failed to apply for suitable employment when notified by a public employment office.\nFurther, an employee cannot claim unemployment insurance benefits if he or she was unable or unavailable to work during the week for which he or she is claiming benefits.\nQ. Now I know that our former employee may not be eligible for unemployment benefits, as he was discharged for misconduct. What behavior qualifies as misconduct sufficient to deny unemployment insurance benefits under California law?\nA. Under California Code of Regulations Title 22 Section 1256-30, an employer must establish the following elements to demonstrate that a former employee engaged in misconduct:\n- The individual owed a material duty to the employer under his or her employment contract.\n- There was a substantial breach of this duty.\n- The breach was \u201ca willful or wanton disregard of that duty.\u201d\n- The breach disregarded the employer\u2019s interests and injured or tended to injure the employer\u2019s interests.\nThere also needs to be a causal connection between the individual\u2019s breach of duty and his or her discharge to demonstrate that the discharge was for misconduct.\nExamples of misconduct severe enough to preclude collection of unemployment benefits may include stealing from an employer, intoxication at work, sleeping on the job, creating false records and sexual harassment.\nMisconduct is not likely to be established and preclude collection of unemployment benefits if the employee was simply inefficient, unable to perform adequately, made a mistake, was ordinarily negligent on occasion or made a good-faith error. For example, a clerk who failed to file properly a document and was discharged for his error would not have been discharged for misconduct, and thus his error would not be sufficient to impede his right to collect unemployment compensation benefits."} +{"text": "Wide Area Communications specialists Hermes Datacomms has been awarded a Telecommunications License in Libya.\nThe license was issued by the Libyan government and allows Hermes Datacomms to provide communications to the oil and gas industry and other sectors in Libya including Fixed-line networks, International Telecommunications, Communication Networks, VSAT Communications and Internet Services.\nHermes Datacomms Country Manager Libya, Glynn Wagg, explains:\n\"Our aim is to ensure that all our customers in Libya are provided with direct and extensive support and a more dependable and secure service. This license will aid our customers in receiving faster installations, clearer costs and the assurance of legal requirements.\"\nHermes Datacomms has an established presence within the Libyan capital, Tripoli, trading continuously and operating in Libya since 2005; supplying VSAT communication, onshore and offshore, in city and remote locations.\nHermes Datacomms specialises in providing tailored Wide Area Communications to the upstream oil and gas industry worldwide including remote and challenging locations such as Algeria, Angola, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Libya, the Middle East, Iraq, Russia and Turkmenistan."} +{"text": "Monetizing 5G at Hyperscale\nThe new revenue opportunities opened up by the move to 5G are built on a set of richer capabilities enabled by Cloud, automation, and programmability of the network. Cloud-based 5G is garnering a lot of attention as Cloud makes automated infrastructure scaling and network edge transaction processing possible. These scaling and edge capabilities are key to many of the new revenue models enabled by 5G. Operators are increasingly partnering with hyperscalers to embed new efficiencies and intelligence into their networks enabled by Cloud technology advances. Similarly, vendors are redesigning their solutions to be Cloud-based to support this evolution of the telco ecosystem.\nIn this paper, we lay out how the promises of 5G are progressing rapidly to become reality and are benefitting significantly from optimised Cloud-driven scale. We also describe how Amdocs\u2019 Cloud-native 5G Charging solution, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, is successfully demonstrating at scale capacity of 12 billion complex charging transactions daily."} +{"text": "International Standard for Organization Certification: To Ensure Quality Management\nISO Certification and Quality Management is consider as the root of the success of any business. To gain customer loyalty and compete effectively with competitors, a quality standard should be always maintained by organizations. Good quality management through ISO certification can make sure that all the stakeholders of the organization work together and maintain standard. To enhance the business\u2019s procedures, goods, services, and traditions to obtain the long-term success that stems from customer satisfaction.\nThus, ISO 9001:2015 is a standard that assists organizations to develop a robust Quality Management System (QMS) providing continual improvement. Although, this standard is globally recognize and trusted. It also he provides a flexible option for organizations to create designs for their specific offerings, customer requirements, and risks. The standard operates as a necessary building block for any organization seeking to develop its risk and quality management.\nThe ISO 9001:2015 standard can be implemented in any organization, despite its size, type of the goods or services it offers. The standard is guide by a senior ISO certified representative. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the organization\u2019s background, strengths, and weaknesses. The organizations can even recognize non-conformities. So, the obtain constant enhancement in quality by the use of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and sustain it by annual audits from auditors around the globe. With implementation of ISO 9001:2015, QMS, organizations can decrease unnecessary errors, develop internal communications. Moreover, make more efficient processes, and create valuable management time.\nBenefits of implementing ISO 9001:2015 standard:\n\u00b7 Increase in revenue: By implementing ISO 9001, organizations can grab more contracts and tenders, attract. Also retain more customers towards the business, and experience more repeated customers.\n\u00b7 Increase in efficiency. Organizations can reduce their cost by following industry best practices and focusing on providing quality products and services to its customers.\n\u00b7 Improved relationships with the supplier: With the best industry practice, ISO 9001:2015 standard can contribute to more effective supply chains.\n\u00b7 Enhanced employee morale. With enhanced internal communications, organizations can ensure that everyone is working on a single agenda.\n\u00b7 Customer Satisfaction: Customer confidence to buy goods and services increases. As the standard assists organizations to understand customer requirements by reducing errors."} +{"text": "The Garden of Ninfa\nThe Garden of Ninfa was lovingly created around a ruined mediaeval town by the Anglo-Italian family of Caetani. The town was abandoned in 1500 as result of plague and its resurrection began to take place at the end of the nineteenth century and has continued up until the present day. The gardens are built around the remains of the original buildings. It is a magical, peaceful place, one hour from the bustle of modern day Rome. Access is restricted as the garden is a natural reserve. The Garden of Ninfa traces the history of the garden and the family who created it using archive photographs. New colour photographs have been especially taken by Marella Agnelli and they re-create, in so far as it is possible, the magical atmosphere of these lush gardens amongst the ruins of the original village.\nBy: Marella Caracciolo"} +{"text": "Aruba National Flag - Budget 5 x 3 feet\nBudget National Flag 5 x 3 Feet\n- 100% Polyester with two metal eyelets.\n- Screen printed in bold, clear colours.\n- Flag Size: 5ft x 3ft (150 x 90 cm)\n- Double stitched hems on three sides.\n- Reinforced banding on the pole edge.\n- Suitable for indoor or light outdoor use.\n- Eyelets as standard, rope and toggle or spinnaker clips on request.\nBudget printed flags are manufactured in bold colour fast colours, and suitable for a wide variety of display applications.\nIf you would like more information call our sales team on 0161 653 6381.\nOfficially adopted on March 18, 1976, along with the official anthem 'Aruba Dushi Tera'. It was chosen on March 18 because it was on this day in 1948 that Holland accepted Aruba's right to choose for an autonomous status in the kingdom of the Netherlands. The Aruba flag has four colours: bunting yellow, larkspur (or U.N.) blue, Union red and white. Each of these colors is significant: the blue represents the sea that surrounds Aruba; yellow is the colour of abundance, representing the island's past and present industries of gold, aloe and oil; red is for love each Aruban has for his or her country and the ancient industry of Brazil wood; and white symbolized the snow-white beaches as well as the purity of the hearts of Aruba's people who strive for justice, order and liberty. The symbols on the flag consist of a red star and two yellow stripes. The star also represents the island itself, surrounded by the beautiful blue sea. The horizontal yellow stripes denote the free and separate position.\nWe Also Recommend"} +{"text": "Are you looking to create the perfect climate for your business premises? Wondering about the best way to keep your workspace cool and comfortable? ClimateLink is your local family-owned air-conditioning and ventilation expert, ready to transform your commercial space into an oasis of comfort.\nAs specialists in home and business climate control, we understand the unique challenges that commercial settings present. If you\u2019re struggling to find the most efficient and cost-effective commercial air conditioning installation service for your needs, look no further \u2014 ClimateLink has the expertise to guide you.\nWe ensure quality installations and maintenance in commercial office buildings, shopping centres, health care facilities, light industrial facilities and schools across Brisbane and Gold Coast areas. Each commercial facility has its own unique air conditioning and operating characteristics, our team always works closely with customers to understand individual requirements. We aim to deliver the highest level of service and support necessary to keep the systems operating in a mint condition. You can ensure the comfort of your employees and/or customers with a system designed, installed or maintained by ClimateLink. With our vast knowledge and experience, we will work with you to design, install or repair your air conditioning system.\nThe Importance of Professional Commercial Air Conditioning Installation\nWhen it comes to commercial air conditioning installation, expertise matters. Poorly installed systems can lead to inefficiency, increased energy bills, and a less comfortable working environment.\nAt ClimateLink, we recognise the significance of professional commercial air conditioning installation in ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of your air conditioning system. Our team of qualified technicians brings years of experience to the table, guaranteeing that your installation is seamless and tailored to your specific requirements.\nThe Commercial Air Conditioning Installation Process: What to Expect\nCurious about what happens during a commercial air conditioning installation? At ClimateLink, we pride ourselves on transparency and communication.\nFrom the initial assessment to the final checks, our team will guide you through the entire process, keeping you informed every step of the way. Expect efficiency, precision and minimal disruption to your daily operations.\nWhy Choose ClimateLink for Your Commercial Air Conditioning Installation Needs\nWhen you choose ClimateLink, you\u2019re choosing a partner committed to your comfort and success. With a track record of excellence, 100+ 5-star Google reviews and recognition as a top HVAC service provider, we stand out among air conditioning companies.\nExperience the difference with ClimateLink \u2014 contact us today for expert commercial air conditioning installation and take the first step towards a perfectly climate-controlled commercial space.\nWhat are the different types of commercial air conditioning systems available?\nHow do I determine my commercial AC unit's right size and capacity?\nWhat are the key factors to consider when choosing a commercial air conditioning system?\nWhat maintenance is required after commercial air conditioning installation to ensure optimal AC system performance?\nComments are closed."} +{"text": "Made in honour of [deadname] Turner. May he rest in peace, 2005 - 2019.\nAlmost 3 years ago, on the 26th of August 2019, at 1:29 am, I came out as non-binary. I had already come out as bi a year earlier so luckily I didn't also have that to deal with. But the term \u201cnon-binary\u201d never truly fit me. It felt like a patchwork over a hole that needed to be filled. It wasn\u2019t a true representation of me.\nSince then, I\u2019ve met a bunch of cool people that have helped me with my identity.\nFrom my exes to my best friends, all the very cool trans people I know to the souls of the people who aren't here anymore. And now I'm very happy to announce that I believe that I have finally found my identity. It may have taken years of confusion but I should hopefully be able to rest now. So here goes, eh?\nHey, I\u2019m Laker, I use she/her pronouns and I\u2019m a trans girl. This is who I am, this is who I always was and this is who I want to be. I feel so much happier when i am perceived as a girl.\nThe Laker (or indeed, [deadname]) you once knew is still here. I\u2019m still me, except I'm standing prouder than I ever have and happier than I have been in years.\nI know that in the opening sentence of this post I described myself before I came out the first time as dead, but that simply isn't true.\nMy soul, although withered by many years of many mental issues and disorders, is still the same one that was found in that child.\nSo now that we know the past and present, what about the\u2026 no, my future? I\u2019ve already started to transition socially to a few friends, both in real life and online. My gender expression was already going more and more feminine by the day and I'm glad to finally make that official :) I know that i want to transition medically but I haven't thought of the logistics of that yet so i\u2019m not going to talk about it publicly.\n\u2026 breathes out wow damn i needed to get that off my chest, huh. well, here\u2019s to 2022. more writing stuff coming soon :P\nWant to comment on this post? Email me!"} +{"text": "When it comes to top-tier medical equipment manufacturers, Edan stands tall as a renowned industry leader. With a steadfast commitment to providing healthcare institutions with cutting-edge products and tailored solutions, Edan has carved a name for itself in the medical technology arena. Offering a diverse range of medical devices and precision instruments, Edan\u2019s dedication to excellence sets it apart from the competition.\nInnovative Solutions for Clinical Needs\nAt Edan, innovation is the beating heart of everything they do. Their team of experts works tirelessly to design and develop medical equipment that caters directly to the clinical requirements of healthcare professionals. Whether it\u2019s advanced imaging systems, diagnostic tools, or monitoring devices, Edan\u2019s products are crafted to deliver precise and reliable results.\nUnmatched Product Portfolio\nEdan takes pride in its comprehensive product portfolio, encompassing a wide array of medical solutions. From state-of-the-art ultrasound machines to sophisticated patient monitors, every product bears the mark of Edan\u2019s unwavering dedication to quality. Their commitment to meeting the diverse needs of healthcare facilities ensures that each instrument is engineered to enhance patient care and streamline workflows.\nGlobal Reach, Local Impact\nWhile Edan is a global player, its focus remains local \u2013 on improving healthcare outcomes worldwide. As a trusted medical equipment manufacturer, Edan operates with a profound understanding of different healthcare systems and cultural nuances. This enables them to tailor their solutions to suit specific regions, making a tangible impact on healthcare delivery across the globe.\nPartnering for Success\nCollaborating with Edan means partnering for success. Their seamless integration of quality products and exceptional service enables healthcare institutions to focus on what matters most \u2013 patient care. Edan\u2019s commitment to reliability and efficiency ensures that medical professionals can trust their equipment, giving them the confidence to make critical decisions with precision.\nEmpowering Healthcare with Edan\nIn conclusion, Edan\u2019s unwavering dedication to crafting quality solutions for healthcare has solidified its position as a leading medical equipment manufacturer. With an impressive range of products tailored to meet clinical needs, Edan empowers healthcare professionals to deliver the best possible care to their patients. Across borders and cultures, Edan\u2019s impact on global healthcare is undeniable, making them the go-to partner for medical institutions seeking excellence in every aspect of their practice."} +{"text": "Ich habe immer meine Workshops oder Masterclasses auf Englisch gehalten, dementsprechend geht es auch auf Englisch weiter...\nThemes for masterclasses:\nMasterclasses: 1 or 3 day company-customized masterclasses about one of the three topics.\nThemes for Workshops\nThe fundament: Soil\nThe SOIL-method \u00a9 was developed by Cor van Leeuwen and serves as the basis of his procedure. Cor provides certified NLP-SOIL trainings (master and practitioner). His work and life are based on:\nthe empowerment of the US;\nthe intuition of the East;\nthe knowledge of the West;\nthe history of the Middle East;\nthe magic of the South\nthe strength of the universe\nSOIL means earth, the basis where everything begins: here we have to show it tangibly. At the same time we respect the enormous miracle that life is. We are space and we give space a colour. Our passion is our driving force which lies in our intuition and our skills are to pay attention to it. There is always a cooperation between the interpretation, the development, the result and the shareability."} +{"text": "From a recent article in ASQ\u2019s Quality Progress I came across a fascinating article about \u2018Big Data\u2019 by Shu Liu. To go clich\u00e9 mad and cut to the chase, Big Data will be a big deal in making big decisions in the future.\nBig Data is defined as \u2018a collection of data sets that are too big and complex to be processed using traditional database and data processing tools\u2019. It is characterised by the 3 Vs\u2026.Volume, Velocity and Variety and is growing exponentially due to ever increasing deployment and capability of technology in every facet of our lives, be it our social media communication, our spending patterns, our medical histories, our diets, our travel history, etc.\nVolume refers to the fact that in 2013 there was 1.2 zettabytes of data (a zettabyte is 10 to the power of 23) and is estimated to exceed 10 times that amount early this year.\nVelocity refers to the increasing speed at which data is generated, collected, processed and stored\nVariety is in the sources of data that exist and is also growing\u2026.databases, documents, emails, phone and text records, social media records, audio and video flies, transactional records, etc.\nThe author makes a very valid point in that if big data is not managed properly it may pose a threat to our privacy, security and indeed democracy.\nSo what has all this got to do with Continuous Improvement and Industry? Well in a nutshell, Data (big or small) is the lifeline of a CI Program and likewise if not managed strategically and prudently \u2018Big Data\u2019 may also hinder our ability to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings, manage our processes effectively and efficiently to meet every increasing customer and market demands. How many times have you heard your colleagues say? \u2026.Sure we have no shortage of data, we just don\u2019t know how to extract it, analyse and make sense of it\u2026.that is the 1st sign of the Big Data Phenomena and it is not likely to diminish anytime soon!\nSubmitted by our Lean Six Sigma tutor, \u00c9amon \u00d3 B\u00e9arra\nFull details of our Lean Six Sigma training courses are available here\nSign up to receive the latest industry and company news direct to your inbox."} +{"text": "The town of Perushtitsa is situated in the outskirts of the Rhodope mountain, at a distance of 21 km from Plovdiv.\nThe historical museum in the town of Perushtitsa is situated in the very center of the town \u2013 opposite to the community center. It was established in 1955, in order to preserve a part of the rich history of this ancient settlement.\nThe complex includes four halls. The exposition of the museum traces out the course of development of the settlement from the Neolith (6000 years BC) to its contemporary look. The ethnographic exposition introduces the style of life of the local residents: labor tools, clothes, pots, jewelry.\nSpecial attention is paid to the period before the Liberation (1878). Interesting items are the original revolutionary uniform from 1876, the gun of Spas Ginov (one of the victims of the Perushtitsa slaughter during the suppression of the April Uprising of 1876, who first murdered his family, then himself, in order to protect them from the grip of the Ottomans), the painting entitled \u201cThe Defense of Perushtitsa\u201d by the painter D. Dobrev, personal belongings and guns.\nA part of museum is the church \u201cSt. Archangels Gabriel and Michael\u201d, in which during the April Uprising the residents of Perustitsa were hiding and for 7 days they were fighting for their life and freedom. It was built by constructors from Bratsigovo in 1847 \u2013 1848.\nThe bones of the revolutionaries are kept in a stone sarcophagus. At the east wall there is a large marble slab where the names of the killed people are inscribed, and near the sarcophagus is placed the sculpture group called \u201cKocho\u201d. The rebel Kocho Chestimenski is one of the many Perushtitsa residents, who put an end to their lives together with their families, to save themselves from the Turks.\nAnother interesting landmark, situated in a close proximity to the Church, is the Danovo school \u2013 the first class school in the town. In 1876 the school was turned into a hospital, functioning with the funds of Lady Emily Strangford (an English social figure who organized the collection of funds for the harmed Bulgarian population after the suppression of the April Uprising).\nAbove the town, on the Vlasevitsa hill, a majestic monument is raised \u2013 Monument of Three Generation. It was built to the memory of the people killed during the April Uprising.\nIt is situated at a distance of about a kilometer from the town \u2013 one can reach it by an asphalted road \u2013 by car or on foot. A view to the entire locality, the city of Plovdiv and the Rhodope Mountain opens from the monument.\nInformation materials and souvenirs are sold in the museum.\nPerushtitsa, Plovdiv Province, 4225, Bulgaria."} +{"text": "The goal of our research is to generate cell lines from neurons with the long term goal to understand how to generate the best possible stem-cell derived models for human neurological diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s, Parkinson\u2019s and Huntington\u2019s diseases. These studies might also reveal basic mechanisms of disease that could inspire new drug development efforts. We proposed to use two cutting edge methods in stem cell biology to accomplish this: cloning and direct reprogramming (generation of induced pluripotent stem cells with reprogramming factors). At the time, methods for direct reprogramming were in their infancy and it was not possible to generate mice entirely from these cells. Because reprogramming neurons is likely to be inefficient and difficult, we proposed to generate entire mice derived from reprogrammed cells. Al cell types, including neurons in these mice would carry special genes to allow us to then turn their neurons into stem cell lines. We have successfully generate such mice and in doing so, we became the first to show that fertile adult mice could be generated from skin cells using induced pluripotent stem cells. This result helps to validate the utility of stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells and represents the achievement of a critical milestone in our project timeline. Present efforts will use these mice as a unique resource to achieve the goal of the application."} +{"text": "Early Marriage Entrance to Poverty\nBy : Wiyanto Dan Aldo Bella Putra | Monday, August 06 2018 - 17:30 IWST\nIlustrasi pernikahan (Foto Ist)\nINDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - Lately the underage marriages have now begun to be frequently spoken by the media. In a relatively young age, a child mentally / psychologically is not ready to face marriage. Early marriage increases the risk of maternal and child mortality. The quality of children born is low.\nLenny N. Rosalin, Deputy for Child Growth and Development at the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, said that early marriage is believed to extend the poverty chain.\n\"Children who get married at an early age can no longer get the right to education. In fact, besides being able to become a ladder for society to change their social status, education is the most important thing to shape personality, gain experience, and form a brilliant generation of nation. \"he said in Jakarta, Monday (08/06/2018).\nHe said the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) in collaboration with the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in 2016 had collected information about the level of education taken by women aged 20 24 years who had ever married who had married under or above 18 years.\nHe said, the results were quite alarming, as much as 94.72% of women aged 20 24 years who had ever married who were married under the age of 18 or the age of the children were no longer attending school, while those who were still attending school were only 4.38%.\nWomen aged 20 24 years who have ever married who are married at the age of children also tend to have lower education than those who marry above the age of 18.\nSo far, the Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Yohana Yembise is pushing for a revision of Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage, especially the article that regulates the age limit for marriage.\n\"We recommend that the minimum marriage limit be increased, especially for women, because the age of 16 is still classified as a child or not yet an adult,\" he said."} +{"text": "The paper discusses possible ways of transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG), compares the estimated capital cost of the projects on marine and pipeline transportation of LNG and argues for the economic efficiency of LNG transfer pipelines. The authors offered the most likely options pipelines and LNG method of calculation of hydraulic parameters.\nWater-coal slurries (WCS) are not much inferior to such fuels as oil, fuel oil and gas in their energy characteristics. Their combustion is characterized by high environmental safety, low ash content and high combustion efficiency. For efficient combustion of such fuels special requirements should be imposed on burner devices. Thus, the design of these devices should provide supply not only of fuel itself, but also special channels for supplying air as an oxidizer and atomizer and gas for ignition and maintaining combustion in the initial period. The calculation of basic values, describing the process of fuel combustion, the basic geometrical parameters for burner design and justification of design characteristics of a microdiffusion gas burner for WVS combustion are given."} +{"text": "Since voters approved the bond referendum in 2014, their tax dollars have been improving the infrastructure of schools and changing the educational landscape across Broward County through investments in Safety, Music & Art, Athletics, Renovation and Technology \u2013 known as the SMART Bond Program. The SMART Bond Program\u2019s impact extends far beyond the classroom walls, with local businesses, including small and minority-owned companies (E/S/M/WBEs), playing a vital role in the completion of renovations.\nThrough partnerships with local businesses like Francis Engineering, D. Stephenson Construction, Grace & Naeem, and LEGO Construction, the SMART Bond Program fulfills its goal of renovating and enhancing educational spaces throughout the district. From essential upgrades such as new roofing, HVAC systems, and fire sprinkler enhancements to building renovations and classroom additions, these businesses have been instrumental in making these transformations possible.\nEmphasizing the impact of district-wide renovations in 232 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), the \u201cBringing Business to Broward\u201d theme highlights the profound influence of the SMART Bond Program on the community"} +{"text": "Microwave-Supported Acid Hydrolysis for Proteomics\nPublication or External Link\nOur goal is to develop, optimize and demonstrate workflows that incorporate rapid Asp-selective chemical proteolysis into proteomic studies of complex mixtures. This can be further divided into several specific aims. The first aim is to develop and optimize the sample preparation, mass spectrometric, and bioinformatic methods required for complex mixture analysis of peptides resulting from acid digestion both in solution and in polyacrylamide gels. Second, the optimized methods will be applied to three model systems. In the first application, the large peptides derived from microwave-supported acid hydrolysis of human ribosomes isolated from MCF-7 breast cancer cells are analyzed. Secondly, acid hydrolysis will be applied to characterize Lys63 linkages in polyubiquitins. Finally, all the above methods will be combined for the analysis of extracellular vesicles shed by myeloid derived suppressor cells from a murine mammary carcinoma model.\nAfter optimizing the mass spectrometric and bioinformatic methods required for analysis of peptides resulting from acid hydrolysis, the most comprehensive analysis using this digestion technique to date was achieved both for in gel and in solution analysis. In gel digestion resulted in identification of over twelve hundred peptides representing 642 proteins, and in solution digestion via mass biased partitioning allowed identification of over 300 proteins. Mass biased partitioning also resulted in two distinct peptide populations from the high and low mass analyses implemented.\nNearly 90% of the predicted human ribosomal proteins were identified after acid hydrolysis. High resolution analysis of both precursor and product ions resulted in an average sequence coverage of 46% among identified proteins. It was also demonstrated that microwave-supported acid hydrolysis facilitates a more informative method for analysis of Lys63 linked polyubiquitin. After acid hydrolysis, ~629 Da mass shifts were found to be indicative of isopeptides. These isopeptides were easily identified from complex mixtures using tandem mass spectrometry and diagnostic b ions. Extracellular vesicles from a murine carcinoma model were then analyzed using in gel microwave-supported acid hydrolysis, mass biased partitioning after in solution digestion, and the sample was interrogated for the presence of ubiquitinated peptides."} +{"text": "There are many great objective and subjective reasons for a coworking space to connect with a surrounding community. The biggest reason is the deeper the roots in the community, the more solid ground the business is on. The businesses untethered to their communities risk losing everything when the community finds a business seeking to connect. Therefore, a coworking space has unique value propositions allowing it to connect to the community and create bonds lasting a long time.\nCatered Lunches and Promotions\nThe easiest way to bring people together is with food. Members love a catered lunch, and a local restaurant loves the idea of catering lunch. There are many opportunities to build relationships, but the easiest way is to make a deal with local restaurants to provide discounts to members. The members get a taste for the restaurant with the catered lunch. Ultimately, these partnerships work for both entities, and it develops roots in the community.\nCoworking spaces are perfect for hosting many different types of events. Getting in touch with community leaders helps with the building of different types of events. For example, there are several types of events, fundraisers, and other ways for the community to gather. The facilities at a coworking space are ideal for keeping people inside, feeling like they have space and yet intimately gathered. The community feels the coworking space invests in them, and the coworking space gets community members to check out what the coworking space offers.\nSponsoring Events and Teams\nYouth sports is an incredibly effective method for deepening ties to a community. Same with events too. When people see the name of a business on the back of a jersey or as a title sponsor for an event, they know the business cares about them. Thanks to these sponsorships, the community literally feels the investment made by the coworking space. In turn, when people need a place to do business, the coworking space that\u2019s top of mind is the one with it\u2019s roots in the community.\nThere are plenty of ways coworking spaces involve themselves in the community similar to Venture X. Join a coworking space that looks outward by visiting your local Venture X franchise today."} +{"text": "The Age Forward Coalition is a broad consortium of San Mateo County (SMC) nonprofit and community organizations and advocates dedicated to serving\nolder adults and adults with disabilities in SMC for many years.\nEngages in advocacy & acts as a catalyst for community partners\nStrives to ensure the highest possible attainment of independence, health, and well-being for this target population\nProvides a means for collaboration among the members to network andaddress goals for improving the lives for this target population"} +{"text": "Born in 1945, Akin Ongor completed his secondary education in TED Ankara College and then graduated from METU- Faculty of Administrative Sciences in 1967.\nIn his career, he worked as a marketing manager for 13 years in various industrial firms. He joined the banking sector as the senior manager in Pamukbank in 1981. In 1987, he was nominated as the Vice General Manager in charge of Marketing and Foreign Affairs in the Departmen of Corporate and Commercial Banking in Garanti Bank. Between 1991-2000, he continued working as the Managing Director and CEO of Garanti Bank. He led to Garanti\u2019s major transformation.\nDevelop A Different Personality Out of Business\nUntil 2003, he served as the Managing Member of Administrative Board of Garanti Bank and as the Board of Directors of Garanti Bank International, Garanti Moscow, Garanti Insurance and Garanti Technology. During this period, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish American Business Council and the Board Membership of Istanbul Culture and Art Foundation.\nHe received METU recognition award in 1994 and a \u201cMETU Outstanding Service Award\u201d for his contributions to the country and the university in 1999. He received many times \u201cthe most successful manager\u201d award by leading economics journals and newspapers. In 2009, he was awarded \u201cthe Man of Foundation\u201d by the Prime Ministry General Directorate of Foundations.\nAt present he is the head of CEO Club. He is a member of Board of Trustees of WWF-Turkey, Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i University Foundation and TED Istanbul College Foundation.\nAfter leaving professional business life, he started producing chateau style Selendi brand vintage wine in the vineyard he built in Akhisar. He also published a book named \u201cia orana\u201d in which he reminisces about his memories in the Pacific Ocean and a book named \u201cBenden Sonra Devam\u201d in which he wrote out his fabulous success story he lead when he was in the General Directorate of Garanti Bank."} +{"text": "A source at the PRAAD said, that the level of compliance by the various financial institutions in the country to transfer their records to the PRAAD for further retention was low.\nPer the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2008, Act 749, the banks are required to send their records to the PRAAD six years after the date on which a business relationship is terminated or the date after a transaction is concluded.\n\u201cIf the financial institutions are complying with their own law and we are generating revenue, we will get to where we should be. PRAAD is sitting on gold,\u201d the source said.\nThe Act states that the National Records Centre under the PRAAD shall maintain a register of account table institutions.\nIt also states that an accountable institution that establishes a business relationship with a person shall keep records of, (a) the identity of the person or the agent of the person; (b) transaction made through the accountable institution, and (c) suspicious transaction reports made to the Centre.\nIt adds that, \u201c(2) For the purposes of this Act, records may be kept on a computer system or an electronic device capable of being used to store information. (3) This section applies to each single transaction with an accountable institution.\u201d\nHowever, due to limited space, the PRAAD is cautious in enforcing its mandate.\n\u201cThe challenge is that we don\u2019t have the storage facilities so now if they decide to bring their records, what at are we going to do? How are we going to keep them? Do we have the facilities?\u201d the source asked.\nHe said there were numerous traditional banks coupled with the micro financial intuitions and other non-banking institutions, and so if all of them were to bring their records at the same time, it would be a problem.\n\u201cTwenty years after setting up the department and looking at the volume of documents here, there will be the need to expand. Government should help us expand because we are the custodians of the collective memory of Ghana,\u201d the source said.\nFunctions of PRAAD\nThe PRAAD was established under the PRAAD Instrument, 1996 (L.I. 1628) to be responsible for the proper and effective management of records in public institutions of government to which the Act applies.\nThe department\u2019s role includes ensuring that public offices, institutions and individuals who create and maintain public records follow good record keeping practices; and establishing and implementing procedures for the timely disposal of public records of continuing value.\nImportance of a records centre\nA records centre provides safe and environmentally controlled security for inactive records for as long as their retention is required.\nProcesses are put in place to ensure that when a record is needed, it can be easily located, retrieved, used and then safely returned to storage.\nHowever, when a record\u2019s retention is no longer required, correct disposition procedures are followed."} +{"text": "China\u2019s crumbling property market risks popping a debt bubble that has floated out of control for more than two decades.\nOn Monday, a Hong Kong court ordered the liquidation of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, which is sinking in at least US$300 billion of red ink. The crisis unfolded in 2021 and has since spread across the entire real estate sector.\n\u201cI think the bigger surprise here is that it took so long for Evergrande to be liquidated,\u201d Matt Simpson, a senior analyst at the City Index in Brisbane, said.\n\u201cClearing out the deadwood should be seen as a positive, but I doubt it will boost confidence in the property sector,\u201d he added as reported by the Reuters news agency.\n- Evergrande was once \u201ca pillar of China\u2019s economy.\u201d\n- Its rise and fall have spread beyond the housing market.\n- Rival developer Country Garden is also in deep trouble with debts of $196 billion.\nWhy this matters: Up to 90% of household wealth in China is tied up in property. Real estate also makes up around 30% of gross domestic product in the world\u2019s second-largest economy.\nDelve deeper: Fallout from the property crash has descended on the broader economy, squeezing consumer spending and plunging local governments into spiraling debt.\nBig picture: \u201cWe\u2019re in a recession. If you talk to 10 people, seven will say we\u2019ve had a bad year. I don\u2019t think the government can afford that,\u201d Zhu Tian, an economics professor at the China Europe International Business School in Shanghai, said.\nChina Factor comment: As we pointed out last week, local government debt is hovering around $11 trillion. Land sales have dried up during the real estate crisis while excessive borrowing in the past 20 years has created the perfect economic storm for Beijing."} +{"text": "This idea is at the heart of everything we do at Greenwood. Our personalized approach ensures that each student is known as an individual and gets what they need to flourish. In the classroom, that means understanding where each student is at and meeting them there with the right level of challenge to encourage engagement and growth. Outside of the classroom, each student is paired with an Adviser\n; Advisers provide unparalleled support, acting as \u201cchampions\u201d and advocates for their advisees in all aspects of school life.\nThis customized approach extends to our diverse offering of experiences. From the courses we offer\nto our wide range of extracurriculars\n, we help students find and follow their passions. We also strongly believe in the value of experiential education, and our trailblazing outdoor education\nand service learning\nprograms provide authentic, hands-on learning opportunities. When students design their own personalized pathways, they feel a sense of ownership over their education -- and we know from experience that this consistently drives dedication and determination.\nWhile our enrollment has grown to 500 students since our founding, we have maintained our tight-knit community and small-school feel. We believe in the power of learning from, and laughing with, each other, and students have ample opportunity to get to know their peers both in and out of the classroom. Our passionate, caring staff\nare committed to every student\u2019s success, health, and well-being; the meaningful relationships they develop with students are what make our engaging and interactive approach to learning possible.\nWhen our alumni\nleave Greenwood, they know what success means to them and they are ready to achieve it. Our graduates have followed a wide range of paths, from volunteering with Doctors Without Borders, to pursuing a graduate degree at Cambridge, to opening an art studio. Our hope for our alumni is that they lead fulfilling lives, and we are committed to helping them develop the character, knowledge, critical thinking and resilience needed to do so.\nWe are proud of what we have achieved over the past 20 years, but Greenwood is not content to stand still. Moving forward is critical to staying on the leading edge of education and delivering the best experience possible for our students. Our Strategic Plan for 2021-2026 charts an ambitious and exciting future for our school - learn more about it here\nExploring our website is a great way for you to get to know Greenwood, but there is even more to discover. We hope you will join us for one of our in-person or virtual events\nand experience first-hand what makes this community so unique."} +{"text": "The article \u2018Analysing the influence of the presentation of fashion garments on young consumers\u2019 online behaviour\u2019 by McCormick and Livett seeks to identify the web experience elements that aid the interaction between the consumer and fashion garments online (McCormick & Livett, 2012). The basic argument presented is that by consumers exposed to both practical and aesthetic garment attributes can increase the consumer\u2019s satisfaction (McCormick & Livett, 2012).\nTo accomplish this purpose the following method was used: evaluation of published research in literature review and then design and implementation of research strategy utilizing in-depth interviews.The information and thought process presented in the introduction lead coherently to the purpose originally aimed in the study. The research informs clearly the reader of its objectives and thorough terminology is defined.\nA diverse literature review is provided with reports of previous findings and comparisons between the authors\u2019 research and prior research findings. The research presented in the paper aims to provide a theoretical explanation of the effects of the interaction between the consumer and fashion garments online since this aspect has not been recorded in the collection of the so-far studies (McCormick & Livett, 2012). This is an elaborate and of high importance issue, since the incorporation of internet is inevitable and inseparable in all business sectors and specifically in apparel industry. Thus the research can be considered as suitable and adequate.Sampling strategy is clearly defined regarding the age and sex of the participants.\nAlthough the authors recognize that its target group is the most common group of e-shoppers, they miss out to take into consideration -or mention in the article- other criteria that should probably be taken into consideration while choosing the participants, e.g. how often do these participants shop online, as this information can determine whether their answers will be well-thought and representative of their real beliefs. Additionally, \u2018high fashion interest consumers\u2019 (McCormick & Livett, 2012, p.\n25) constitutes a generic criterion. However, it is recognized in the paper that the findings cannot be generalized.The research method is qualitative in nature; however additional quantitative findings could contribute and validate the findings. The evaluation of the significance of the findings would increase objectivity.The presentation of the research findings is objective, reasonable and credible since all of the participants\u2019 responses are illustrated in the article. Considering ethics, no ethical issues are addressed or mentioned in the article, thus leaving undefined whether ethical standards were met or not.The research contributes to the literature to date with new theoretical understanding of the interaction between the consumer and fashion garments online and raises additional questions for future work (McCormick & Livett, 2012).\nThe suggestion to expand the research to multi-channel retailers can add valuable insight to the study of the interaction between garment industry and consumer\u2019s behaviour, as the interaction between the channels is inevitable. Overall the article is well-structured and organized and the research procedures well documented rendering the study replicable (Kawamura, 2011). The authors were able to test and support their hypothesis and the research findings validate the authors\u2019 conclusions.?"} +{"text": "This paper proposes a new model which can approximate the delay time distribution in the Internet. It is well known that the delay time in communication links follows the exponential distribution. However, the earlier models cannot explain the distribution when a communication link is heavily overloaded. This paper proposes to use the M/M/S(m) model for the Internet. We have applied our model to the measurement results. This paper deals with one-way delay because it reflects the actual characteristics of communication links. Most measurement statistics in the Internet have been based on roundtrip time delay between two end nodes. These characteristics are easily measured by sending sample packets from one node to the other. The receiver side echoes back the packets. However, the results are not always useful. A long distance communication link, such as a leased line, has two different fibers or wires for each direction: an incoming link, and an outgoing link. When the link is overloaded, the traffic in each link is quite different. The measurement of one-way delay is especially important for multimedia communications, because audio and video transmissions are essentially one-way traffic.\n|IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems\n|Published - 1999\nASJC Scopus subject areas\n- \u30b3\u30f3\u30d4\u30e5\u30fc\u30bf \u30b0\u30e9\u30d5\u30a3\u30c3\u30af\u30b9\u304a\u3088\u3073\u30b3\u30f3\u30d4\u30e5\u30fc\u30bf\u652f\u63f4\u8a2d\u8a08"} +{"text": "Indebtedness of Americans Nearing Retirement Has Risen Sharply, Increasing Risk of Bankruptcies\nFor Americans aged 56\u201361, median indebtedness rose sharply from 1992 to 2004. For the top quartile, debt doubled between 1992 and 2004, and almost tripled by 2010.\nIn Debt and Financial Vulnerability on the Verge of Retirement (NBER Working Paper No. 23664), Annamaria Lusardi, Olivia S. Mitchell, and Noemi Oggero show that, in recent decades, more and more Americans are entering retirement with significant debt. Debt-to-asset and debt-to-income ratios, as well as total debt, have been on the rise. Most seniors seem to be paying off their debt in retirement, but the trends reflect a higher risk of default and bankruptcy, especially for those faced with variable interest rates and falling incomes.\nDrawing upon data from the Health and Retirement Study, the researchers examined the debt patterns of three different cohorts \u2014 Americans on the verge of retirement (aged 56\u201361) in 1992, 2004, and 2010. They also studied the debt patterns of older respondents (aged 62\u201366) to better analyze retirement security. To learn more about older individuals' ability to manage debt and shield themselves from financial shocks, they also analyzed responses to the 2012 and 2015 waves of the National Financial Capability Study.\nIndicators of total debt\u2014 including the percentage of individuals arriving at retirement with debt, the median amount of debt, and the debt held by the top quartile and the top 10 percent \u2014 increased with each cohort. The increase in the median amount of debt was particularly sharp from 1992 to 2004, from $6,800 to $31,200. Top-quartile debt doubled between 1992 and 2004, and almost tripled by 2010.\nIndicators of debt burden, such as the ratio of debt to liquid assets and the ratio of debt to total income, also increased. Primary-residence mortgage debt rose in part because people were buying more expensive homes with lower down payments; this also meant that the home represented a progressively greater percentage of total assets. Incidence and median amounts of credit card and other non-mortgage debt, including high-interest non-collateralized debt, also increased. In 2010, many more senior households held non-mortgage debt equaling or exceeding their liquid assets, suggesting missed opportunities to reduce high-interest debt. The median ratio of debt to total income jumped from 14 percent in 1992 to 45 percent in 2004, and to 50 percent in 2010, making many more households potentially vulnerable to interest-rate increases or financial shocks.\nDespite the rise in debt levels, most retirement-age borrowers seemed to be servicing their debt. The researchers found that those in the 62\u201366 age group carried less debt than those aged 56\u201361, even though they carried more debt than their counterparts from previous years. They were also less likely to report carrying credit card debt, incurring late fees, and using high-cost borrowing methods such as paying only the minimum due or using their credit cards for cash advances.\n\u2014 Deborah Kreuze"} +{"text": "Planned giving can take many forms, but all share the unique characteristic that they allow you to ultimately donate more to help save the lives of animals than you may have ever thought possible while retaining the flexibility to donate conservatively during the course of your lifetime.\nWhat does Planned Giving look like?\nA planned gift can be:\n- A gift or \u201cbequest\u201d from your Will or Trust\n- Naming Animal Haven a beneficiary of your Retirement Plan (IRA)\n- Naming Animal Haven a beneficiary of a Life Insurance Policy\n- Naming Animal Haven a beneficiary of a savings, checking, brokerage or other transfer on death account (TOD)\nEach of these gifts will allow you to enjoy specific tax advantages as well, so we always recommend that you discuss your personal financial plan with a professional.\nWe encourage pet lovers who have made a planned gift to Animal Haven to let us know so that we can formally welcome them into the Animal Haven Legacy Society. Society members are a treasured group of donors whose generosity will ensure that we can continue our good work for years to come.\nGetting started is easier than you think!\nTo make it straightforward and easy for you to begin writing your will, we\u2019ve partnered with FreeWill. Click here to start the process of writing your will at no cost to you. This tool is free to you and can be used to create a fully valid legal will or guide you through planning your will before finding a lawyer near you."} +{"text": "Once selected as EUREKA Scholars, the students embark upon an academic-year long program of scientific research and educational enrichment guided by individual Faculty Mentors and staff at the Center for Science and Engineering Parternships (CSEP). Scholars are provided with an invaluable opportunity to explore their discipline, experience a research environment, and improve their opportunities for future study in their chosen field. Each scholar is mentored by a member of the UCSB faculty, who assists the student in designing a plan of research and enrichment activities fitted to the individual interests and academic goals of the scholar which includes:\n- Summer research experience ($4800 stipend)\n- Oral and written science communication skills development\n- Weekly seminar course with faculty speakers from various departments\n- Attendance at professional or scientific society meetings\nMust Meet the Following Eligibility Criteria\nThe EUREKA program is open to any student who meets ALL of the following requirements.\n- Applicants must currently be enrolled as a full-time UCSB student and should be in their first year.\n- Student must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.\n- Must be in a Mathematics, Science, or Engineering major. Psychology/Neuroscience ok, but no clinical research.\n- Although not a requirement, students who have participated in the Summer Institute in Mathematics and Science (SIMS) are especially encouraged to apply.\n- Applicants may not enroll in summer classes during the 8-week program without approval of the program coordinator.\nUp to 8 scholarships awards will be given. Interns will participate in the Practice of Science course in Spring quarter in preparation for a 8-week research appointment during the Summer. Scholars will receive a $4800.00 stipend for the program during the summer. Students will give final talks at the end of the summer program and a poster presentation. Applicants will need to identify four faculty whose research field match their interests before they apply for this scholarship, and these names should be included in the application."} +{"text": "AMOXYCILLIN & POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE TABLETS MANUFACTURERS SUPPLIERS - THIRD PARTY CONTRACT MANUFACTURING - PCD PHARMA FRANCHISE\nAmoxicillin Potassium Clavulanate Tablets: A Powerful Combination for Bacterial Infections\nDr.D Pharma introduces Amoxicillin Potassium Clavulanate Tablets, a potent antibiotic medication that combines the effectiveness of two active ingredients, amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate, to tackle a wide range of bacterial infections. This product offers a reliable solution for treating bacterial illnesses with its unique formulation.\nAmoxicillin is a member of the penicillin family, known for its bactericidal properties. It works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of bacteria, thereby eliminating the infection. Potassium clavulanate, on the other hand, is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that enhances the effectiveness of amoxicillin by preventing the breakdown of the antibiotic by certain bacteria that produce beta-lactamase enzymes. This combination of amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate offers a synergistic effect, making it highly effective against many bacterial strains.\nAmoxicillin Potassium Clavulanate Tablets are widely prescribed for various types of infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and even dental infections. The presence of potassium clavulanate helps to extend the spectrum of activity of amoxicillin, allowing for a broader coverage against bacteria that may be resistant to amoxicillin alone.\nEach tablet of Amoxicillin Potassium Clavulanate contains a specific ratio of amoxicillin to potassium clavulanate, ensuring a balanced combination for optimal efficacy. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and duration as directed by a healthcare professional to ensure the best outcomes.\nThese tablets are typically taken orally, with or without food, as per the instructions of the prescribing physician. It is crucial to complete the full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve, to ensure the complete eradication of the infection and prevent the development of antibiotic resistance.\nAs with any medication, Amoxicillin Potassium Clavulanate Tablets may cause certain side effects. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and allergic reactions. It is essential to consult a healthcare professional if any adverse effects are experienced during the course of treatment.\nPlease note that Amoxicillin Potassium Clavulanate Tablets require a valid prescription from a qualified healthcare professional. It is crucial to consult a licensed healthcare practitioner for accurate diagnosis, dosage determination, and guidance on the use of this antibiotic.\nDr.D Pharma\u2019s Amoxicillin Potassium Clavulanate Tablets provide a powerful combination to combat bacterial infections effectively. With its reliable formulation and the synergistic effect of amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate, this antibiotic offers a trusted solution for treating various bacterial illnesses, promoting a speedy recovery and restoring health.\nAMOXYCILLIN 200 MG & POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE 125 MG"} +{"text": "The communist-inspired dictatorship of North Korea is founded upon Juche, a distinctly North Korean religious ideology that requires worship and subservience to the Kim family.\nChristianity is considered subversive and is brutally opposed. Anyone discovered to be a Christian or to express any interest in Christ or the Bible is considered an enemy of the state.\nThe gospel is still proclaimed in North Korea through various creative means, including shortwave radio. However, North Korea has maintained and expanded its efforts to block VOM Korea\u2019s broadcasts into North Korea. These programmes have continued to be among the highest-priority information-blocking targets of the NK authorities.\nDue to VOM\u2019s continued quick-response counter-measures (based on daily monitoring and analysis), the extent of successful interference against the broadcasts is significantly mitigated.\nThe brutal crackdown this autumn-winter on possessing and viewing foreign media (including teenagers reportedly executed in public for watching South Korean entertainment) highlights two prominent facts: North Koreans especially the young, keep searching for alternatives to the state\u2019s propaganda and values, and radio stands out more than ever for both access and security of delivered programming.\nAgainst the background of NK\u2019s severely restricted borders, as well as the regime\u2019s ever-tightening \u201ctotal surveillance state\u201d using digital tracking and technological media controls per the Chinese model, international public broadcasters have reconfirmed that radio broadcasting remains by far the most effective and safest way to reach audiences inside of North Korea."} +{"text": "Rescue Dog's Name\nLevi the Labrador\nWhere Did You Find Your Dog?\nLevi was found dumped at a school hiding, animal control picked him up and then adopted him out three times only to be returned each time because he wasn't \"what they expected\" among other reasons.\nTell Us About the Moment When You Knew that You Two Were Meant for Each Other.\nHaving gotten attached and then being left and discarded so many times at such a young age left Levi with a lot of anxiety and no confidence. I applied for his next adoption and they thought we would be the right fit! Levi was hyper sensitive to loud noises, he acted like he had been hit and would shy away from people and almost sneak by any human around him as to not be noticed. He was so unsure of himself, he had been stripped of any confidence within himself and his fear of me leaving him even at home was just to much for him. This is what humans had done to him left him a shell of a soul. His sweet eyes just cried out for reassurance and I was and still am happy to give it to him. Levi got to come to work with me for a long time until we built a bond and he could trust me. He just needed a little patience, a lot of love and kind treatment.\nHow Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?\nHe is my heart walking around on four legs. He is my best friend a loyal beyond words, a little kindness goes a long way. He has taught me though not to give up, even when so many people had hurt him he still offered his heart to me. That forgiveness is a gift to yourself, by forgiving those who stripped him of confidence he was able to move forward in a much better life full of love with us. Most of all he has shown me that it is okay to be sensitive, and while some people may not appreciate you for who you are just keep your tail wagging, hold your head up high, surround yourself with people who love you for you and you will always be okay."} +{"text": "Many books have covered the rapidly evolving fields of information and communication technology (ICT) and space technology separately. However, no single book has ever focused on how the integration of these two areas is creating a stronger platform for various scientific advancements\u2014including some research work that cannot be performed on Earth.\nTo fill the void, Information, Communication, and Space Technology provides a novel illustration of that connection. Dividing content into sections that cover ICT, existing and future space technologies, and satellites, the author demonstrates the individual and combined power of each of these parts of the overall system. He explores how the combination of concepts from each of these interrelated fields is creating massive potential for broader advances in areas such as robotics, communications, navigation, agriculture, health care, and nanotechnology. The book introduces particular potential innovations, including \"rocket-less\" spacecraft launches, and development of a global system to balance energy distribution by using satellites that would collect solar energy and transmit it via microwave beams to different locations around the world.\nEqually useful to students and professionals, this work is a culmination of the domestic and international experience that the author has acquired throughout more than three decades as an instructor and researcher. Emphasizing the strong need to incorporate ICT and space technology into the general university curriculum, the book starts with basic explanations of key concepts and theories, building toward more concrete, application-oriented examples that reveal the importance and impact of new technologies. This includes coverage of how satellites transfer voice, video, and other data across continents, as well as techniques used to obtain very-high-resolution images from space for use in agricultural and environmental sciences.This timely work employs a logical, practically structured approach that will help readers to better understand existing and emerging ICT and space technologies, including the most recent developments and achievements in the field."} +{"text": "Lily Rosales, a name that reverberates through the fashion industry, is more than just a pretty face. Her life, like a blooming flower, has unfolded with determination, perseverance, and sheer talent. Born on a warm summer day in Eastern Laos, Lily Rosales grew up in modest surroundings, with dreams as vast as the azure sky above her.\nFrom an early age, Lily exhibited an innate sense of style and an irresistible charisma. Her journey to fame, however, was not a cakewalk. With her family\u2019s blessings and unwavering support, Lily ventured out to pursue her dreams as a model. Setting foot into the competitive world of fashion, she encountered numerous obstacles that would have deterred the faint-hearted. But Lily, armed with unwavering determination and an unfading smile, refused to be swayed by adversity.\nIt was in Vietnam that Lily\u2019s stellar rise to stardom began. During her teenage years, she joined local beauty pageants, captivating audiences with her elegance, poise, and magnetic personality. Her radiant smile, framed by expressive eyes, captured the hearts of judges and spectators alike. Despite her immense success in the pageant circuit, Lily yearned for something more significant \u2013 the glamorous world of high fashion.\nAt age 18, Lily Rosales took the bold step of moving to the bustling fashion capital of New York City. Armed with few connections and a burning passion, she walked through doors with unwavering determination, leaving no runway unexplored. Her unique features, a mesmerizing blend of Eastern and Western beauty standards, made her stand out from the crowd.\nLily\u2019s striking looks caught the eye of prominent designers and iconic fashion houses. She graced the covers of renowned fashion magazines, mesmerizing readers with her ethereal beauty. With each step on the runway, Lily commanded attention, her presence radiating confidence and grace. Designers clamored to dress her, eager to embellish her statuesque frame with their creations.\nBeyond the glitz and glamour, Lily Rosales is a woman who empowers others. She established the Lily Rosales Foundation, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to providing education and opportunities to underprivileged children in her homeland. Lily believes that beauty should not be limited to physical appearance but should be used as a platform to make a positive impact on society.\nLily\u2019s extensive travels and exposure to diverse cultures have fueled her passion for diversity and inclusion. She advocates for representation and equal opportunities within the fashion industry, using her influence to redefine beauty standards. Through social media and speaking engagements, she has encouraged aspiring models from all walks of life to embrace their uniqueness and be proud of who they are.\nDespite her meteoric rise to fame, Lily Rosales remains grounded, cherishing her humble beginnings. She credits her success to her Vietnamese heritage, the unyielding support of her family, and the love she shares with her fans. Lily\u2019s authenticity, determination, and unwavering spirit continue to inspire millions across the globe.\nToday, Lily Rosales stands tall as a symbol of beauty, strength, and resilience. Her story encapsulates the transformative power of dreams and the significance of staying true to oneself. As the world admires her breathtaking beauty and impeccable style, it is her philanthropy and advocacy for change that make Lily Rosales a true icon of our time."} +{"text": "Common bile duct stones may be primary stones originating from the duct itself or secondary stones that have fallen out of the gallbladder. They can be single or multiple. Common bile duct stones are found in 15 % of a group of patients with gallbladder stones. Secondary stones are generally bilirubin and cholesterol stones. Primary bile duct stones occur at least 2 years after cholecystectomy. These stones are also bilirubin and cholesterol stones and calcium stones are rarely detected. In this patient presented here, sixty five stones nearly 10 mm were extracted from the common bile duct by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Previously, fourty four 10 mm stones and twenty two 5 mm to 10 mm stones had been removed during cholecystectomy. This case is interesting for multiple and large size calcium carbonate stones that are secondary, which in the common bile duct are usually encountered."} +{"text": "The Career Wise extended family consists of many different clients together with their own distinct student groups. The gallery showcases some of the events hosted by our clients for their students. They include various camps, workshops, training events, award evenings, gala dinners, etc. We have tried to capture some important milestones and in so doing create lifetime memories. Explore our gallery and share some of your favourite memories from your university experience with a Career Wise administered bursary or scholarship with friends and family."} +{"text": "Laure de Marcellus\u2019 velvety timbre and riveting stage presence delight both critics and audiences. She honed her craft at the Deutsche Oper, Berlin.\nShe made her celebrated debut as CARMEN at the F\u00eates de Gen\u00e8ve and appeared as Dalila SAMSON ET DALILA for the Op\u00e9ra Studio of Geneva\u2019s 20th Anniversary, and for the Gabriel Faur\u00e9 Festival in Annecy. She sang Brang\u00e4ne in TRISTAN UND ISOLDE with the Norddeutches Philharmonie conducted by Peter Leonard.\nAt the Deutsche Oper, she sang such diverse roles as Maddalena RIGOLETTO with Mikhail Jurowski, Grimgerde DIE WALK\u00dcRE with Christian Thielemann, Smeton ANNA BOLENA, M\u00e9rope OEDIPE staged by G\u00f6tz Friedrich who also directed her in his final production, AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS; Third Lady DIE ZAUBERFL\u00d6TE, and Flora LA TRAVIATA. Miss de Marcellus appeared in Berlin\u2019s nationally televised annual gala for AIDS research under the baton of the late Marcello Viotti with Sumi Jo and Ramon Vargas.\nOther roles in Miss de Marcellus\u2019 repertoire are Eboli, DON CARLO, Orsini LUCREZIA BORGIA, Fricka DIE WALK\u00dcRE, Waltraute G\u00d6TTERD\u00c4MMERUNG, Erda RHEINGOLD, Federica LUISA MILLER, Sesto CLEMENZA DI TITO and Orlofsky DIE FLEDERMAUS. Her early roles include the title role ORFEO E EURIDICE, and Eustazio RINALDO.\nIn May 2022 she was the Countess in West Bay Opera's Pique Dame and in May 2023 she sang Mary in The Flying Dutchman.\nHer collaboration with pianist Alberto Urroz is becoming a regular feature at Navarra\u2019s Mendigorr\u00eda Music Festival. After their last recital of a very well-received program of songs by Schubert, Liszt, and Faur\u00e9, they performed a Schumann program to rave reviews before Covid hit. In the spring of 2021 they recorded an album of previously unrecorded romantic melodies by and dedicated to Pauline Viardot which was released by Centaur Records in 2022.\nHer broad concert repertoire includes oratorios from VERDI REQUIEM to lesser-known works such as C\u00e9sar Franck\u2019s R\u00c9DEMPTION or Britten\u2019s NOAH\u2019S ARK which she performed with Jun M\u00e4rkl for Radio France. She has performed concerts in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, and Germany. She appeared in Beethoven\u2019s 9th at Serbia\u2019s Nomus festival and sang the Messiah with the Singapore Symphony.\nLaure de Marcellus was born in Geneva, Switzerland, studied at the Zurich Conservatory and in Tel Aviv where she obtained a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance Summa Cum Laude. Miss de Marcellus went on to New York to study with Mignon Dunn, and Munich with Josef Loibl. She currently works with Jorge Pita Carreras. She won many prizes and scholarships, including the Migros Scholarship in Switzerland and the American Berlin Opera Scholarship."} +{"text": "For more mature skin types, the high antioxidant content in our Rose Facial Toner will protect skin cells against damage, encouraging healthy skin cell turnover for reduced pigmentation and boosted collagen levels. This means that our Rose Toner is very helpful for those combatting UV damage or compromised skin tissue due environmental factors or skin weakening over time. The reduced lipid levels and slower collagen production that occur in our skin as it ages can be effectively treated with the essential fatty acids present in rose hydrosol, which strengthen the skin\u2019s lipid layer while plumping and firming for reduced fine lines. For more blemish-prone skin types, our Rose Toner is also an effective antidote. A potent anti-inflammatory, applying rose water topically means soothed skin and reduced redness and inflammation. For those suffering from acne, rose water toner is super helpful when it comes to cleansing clogged pores, while still maintaining the integrity of the lipid barrier. And due to its antibacterial properties, a rose toner can drastically reduce the size and severity of active blemishes, plus the natural astringent properties mean that it can clean pores, tighten capillaries and remove excess sebum.\nRose Hydrosol, Witch Hazel, Aloe Vera, Rose & Frankincense Essential Oil"} +{"text": "UN food program to provide more than 60,000 Ukrainian students with school lunches\nThe World Food Programme (WFP) has signed agreements to support daily school meals for over 60,000 children in 420 schools across 11 regions of Ukraine.\nDuring the 2023-2024 academic year, the WFP will finance 30% of daily hot meals for students in grades 1-4, Rubryka reports, citing the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.\nSchools will allocate the funds received through the program to improve the quality of nutrition and reduce the cost of meals covered by parents.\nThe support program will operate in schools in Kyiv, Lviv, Zakarpattia, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi, Chernihiv, Chernivtsi, Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Poltava regions.\nThe selection of regions was based on various criteria, including the level of food security and the number of internally displaced persons.\nThe WFP supported the Ukrainian school nutrition reform during the previous academic year, financing the preparation of meals for 12,000 children in 58 schools in the Kyiv region. This academic year, the support has expanded.\nUkraine recently presented the School Nutrition Reform Strategy, approved at the end of October. The reform aims to ensure diverse, balanced, and high-quality nutrition in schools and preschool institutions.\nThe Kyiv region became a pilot province, which was among the first to implement changes in the organization of the nutrition system in educational institutions and showed positive results.\nDuring the presentation, Minister of Education and Science Oksana Liovochkina explained that the government was trying to provide free healthy meals for all students in grades 1-4 and children in privileged categories.\nHowever, Ukraine currently lacks the resources due to the number of such children. Since 650,000 students in grades 1-11 belong to vulnerable categories, including over 223,000 children with IDP status. Also, a new category of children who suffered from military actions received privileged status.\nThe total cost of hot meals for children in these categories is \u20b413.87 billion. The support of donors and partners, including the World Food Programme of the UN in Ukraine, is crucial, said the minister.\nWhat do we know about the reform of school nutrition in Ukraine?\nThe reform of school nutrition in Ukraine started in 2020 at the initiative of First Lady Olena Zelenska.\nOn January 1, 2022, updated menus for students were introduced in Ukrainian schools, developed by Ukrainian chef Yevhen Klopotenko. The key feature of the changes was a shift towards healthier nutrition: less sugar, salt, bread, fats, and by-products.\nNot all parents reacted positively to the reform, sparking a debate around school nutrition.\nIn the comments on the \"New School\" page, one can find many angry comments directed at both Klopotenko and the First Lady.\nAllegedly, children go home hungry, and during breaks, they run to kiosks to buy snacks. There are also complaints about the increase in prices for school meals.\nOn October 31, 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the strategy for reforming the school nutrition system for 2023-2027."} +{"text": "Real Property Taxes\nAll real property located within the town limits is subject to taxation, except that which is specifically exempt. Each property is reassessed every three years by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). The property assessment used by the town to calculate the tax represents 100% of full cash value. The real property tax is levied annually on all taxable land and improvements. The tax rate, which is set each year by the Board of Town Commissioners, is currently $0.54 per $100 of assessed value.\nAll property within the town limits is located in Harford County, District 03. The town uses the same property identification number as Harford County, in a format such as \u201c03-123456\u201d.\nIf you wish to change your mailing address, as the \"Owner\" of the property, please complete the Address Change Request Form. Please forward the completed form to the Town via email to email@example.com\nSemi-Annual Tax Payment PlanAs of July 1, 2000, the State of Maryland authorized a mandatory semi-annual tax payment plan, whereby a property owner of an owner-occupied property can pay 50% of their property tax by September 30 and the remaining 50% (with an additional service charge) by December 31. The service charge calculated by the town must be approved by the state and is approved by the Board of Town Commissioners each year as part of the final budget resolution.\nIn the event that the second installment is not timely paid by December 31, interest, at the rate of 1.5% per month, will start to accrue on the unpaid balance. Property owners not wishing to pay on a semi-annual basis must expressly opt out by notifying their mortgage company. The department mails reminder notices for the second installment during the first week of December each year.\nAs of July 1, 2012, the State of Maryland passed a bill that gave businesses with a cumulative (town, county, and state) real estate tax less than $100,000 an option to pay the taxes semi-annually.\nPayment InformationReal property taxes are assessed and billed in advance on a fiscal year basis, commencing July 1 of each year, and the town bills and collects its own real property taxes. Interest will start to accrue, at the rate of 1.5% per month, on October 1 of each year for annual and for the first installment for semi-annual payers.\nTaxes shall become delinquent on April 1, nine months after they have been levied. Properties with delinquent taxes will be advertised six times between April and June and will be taken to tax sale on the third Monday of June if they remain unpaid. Taxpayers whose accounts have been advertised and/or go to tax sale will be responsible for advertising costs. The department mails delinquent notices for unpaid taxes during the first week of March each year. After March 31, checks will no longer be accepted as a form of payment for delinquent accounts. The liability for timely payment is the responsibility of the property owner, irrespective of whether a mortgage lender customarily makes payment from an escrow.\nThe Town provides for exemptions under State law for disabled veterans and blind persons, as well as credits certified by the Town\u2019s Historic District Commission. The State also administers a Homeowner\u2019s Property Tax Credit Program and the Homestead Tax Credit Program. For the State\u2019s credit or exemption programs, please visit the State Department of Assessments and Taxation website."} +{"text": "A new scientific study predicts that some of Alaska\u2019s mammal species will respond to future climate warming by concentrating in northern areas such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve of Alaska. If true, for many species, this would be a significant northward shift into tundra habitats where they are currently absent.\n\u201cSmall mammal species such as shrews and voles, and larger species like wolverine and marmots have been in Alaska for many thousands of years and have responded to past climate cycles just as they are responding to the current warming trend,\u201d said Dr. Andrew Hope, lead author of the study and former researcher with the U.S. Geological Survey.\n\u201cSince these mammals experienced past climate cycles, we were able to interpret signatures of population level responses to those climate events recorded in their DNA, and then also use that information to predict likely shifts in animal distributions throughout Alaska into the future,\u201d said Hope.\nResearchers that participated in the study with Hope examined at total of 28 mammal species including those from both northern tundra and relatively more southern boreal forest habitats. The scientists determined the northern movement by looking at current geographic distribution of the animals, coupled with their historical range, and then interpreted from genetic signatures of response to past climate changes to predict where they will likely be found in 2050 and 2080.\nHope worked on the project with researchers from the USGS, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\u2019s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the City College of New York, the University of Nevada-Reno, and the University of New Mexico. The study leveraged genetic data collected over the past several decades in multiple laboratories.\n\u201cThis approach allowed us to examine the consistency among predicted changes to mammal distributions and determine if there are differences in management implications across regions,\u201d said David Payer, chair of the Arctic Landscape Conservation Cooperative and a co-author of the study.\nThis study highlights the value of analyzing many species associated with discrete ecological communities that each share different evolutionary histories.\nHope conducted the research as a post-doctoral fellow at the USGS.\nThe study was published in the Ecological Society of America\u2019s journal Ecosphere.\nVisit the USGS Alaska Science Center for more information."} +{"text": "|V838 Mon: aftermath of a stellar merger\n|V838 Mon is one of the most enigmatic objects observed in stellar astrophysics in recent decades. It came to attention when it underwent a powerful eruptive outburst in Jan. 2002, increasing in luminosity by a factor of 100 over a period of 3 months. Immediately following this event a spectacular light echo was formed from the outburst light reflecting off the surrounding dust. Hubble Space Telescope images following this expanding light echo have brought V838 Mon to public attention. What makes V838 Mon an unusual star is that the outburst is not of any type heretofore seen; the scenarios of a nova-like event or thermonuclear runaway have been discounted, on the basis of the stellar type and outburst details. The theories that best explain the outburst are a giant star engulfing a planetary system or, more likely, a merger between a very low mass star and a very young, maybe pre-main sequence low-intermediate mass star. Observations show that the envelope of the star expanded in response to the stellar impact, and than it may now be beginning to contract. Many O-bearing molecules, dust, an SiO maser and possibly a jet have been observed from the star. If the outburst was indeed caused by the merging of two stars, this is an extremely rare event. Herschel observations of this star will allow us to model the kinematics, chemistry, temperature and density structure of the stellar photosphere and the cool envelope surrounding the star. These will help answer questions still remaining about the stellar impact, and will also allow us to understand more about how a star responds to such a violent event.\n|On the properties of dust and gas in the environs of V838 Monocerotis . Exter K. M. et al. . Astronomy & Astrophysics, Volume 596, id.A96, 23 pp. . 596 . 10.1051/0004-6361/201628235 . 2016A&A...596A..96E ,\n|SPIRE_SpireSpectrometer_, HIFI_HifiPoint_dbs, SPIRE_SpirePhoto_small, PACS_PacsLineSpec_point, PACS_PacsPhoto_largeScan\n|Herschel was launched on 14 May 2009! It is the fourth 'cornerstone' mission in the ESA science programme. With a 3.5 m Cassegrain telescope it is the largest space telescope ever launched. It is performing photometry and spectroscopy in approximately the 55-671 \u00b5m range, bridging the gap between earlier infrared space missions and groundbased facilities.\n|Publisher And Registrant\n|European Space Agency\n|European Space Agency, 2012, GT1_kexter_1, SPG v14.2.0. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-p6hm0rl"} +{"text": "During the last couple of years, I have been writing letters to the editors of newspapers and magazines that publish misleading or incorrect articles about climate change. For the most part, they don\u2019t end up getting printed. Still, it is sensible to hope that they get into the hands of editors and sometimes the authors of the original pieces.\nAt the same time, we now live in an age where may people have email addresses that are either public or easy to guess. We can take advantage of that by directly contacting people who write problematic articles, and then engaging them directly in debate. If we are lucky, some of them will agree to let us publish the back-and-forth, as Nobel Prize winner Robert Laughlin has done.\nI see several advantages to this approach:\n- It gives us a lot more space to make arguments and raise evidence than can be had in a letter to the editor\n- It provides a resource to those seeking information on climate change science and policy\n- It provides specific information on the viewpoints of individuals who are sufficiently well-connected to have their articles published\n- Ultimately, it may allow us to draw more attention to the idea of leaving most of the world\u2019s remaning fossil fuels buried, to prevent dangerous climate change\nI have already kicked off the new approach by writing to Colin Robertson. Naturally, I will continue to write letters to the editor and pursue other strategies to raise awareness about climate change and to try and encourage the development and implementation of sound climate change policies."} +{"text": "Deer Control Area Map\nWalls of Jerusalem National Park reopened following deer control operations\nThe Walls of Jerusalem National Park will reopen from 4 June 2023, following completion of the first phase of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Deer Control Project.\nThe national park and surrounding conservation areas were closed to allow aerial shooting operations, with the aim of eradicating wild fallow deer to protect natural values.\nThe following areas are now open for recreational use:\n- Walls of Jerusalem National Park\n- Central Plateau Conservation Area, west of Highland Lakes Road and north of Marlborough Rd and Lyell Highway\n- Tracks that start within the Meander Conservation Area and Great Western Tiers Conservation Area west of Highland Lakes Road\nTasmania Parks and Wildlife Service would like to thank the public for observing these closures while operations were underway.\nOperations were conducted across 110,000 hectares of mountainous terrain inaccessible by ground, with 711 deer humanely killed over 72 flying hours.\nAnimal welfare was a priority and was verified by veterinary officers in attendance each day.\nThe number of deer destroyed was higher than the initial population estimate, which aligns with experience in other jurisdictions that have undertaken similar projects.\nAdditional monitoring cameras have been placed in the project area to obtain more data on the success of control measures.\nThe project is funded through a $400,000 Australian Heritage Grant and is being delivered over two years with another field operation planned for May 2024.\nThe management objective for the zone encompassing the TWWHA is 'no deer', which is set out in the Tasmanian Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan.\nMore information can be found on the TWWHA Deer Control Project website."} +{"text": "The Maths 11+ Style Test Paper covers a range of topics to develop their methods and reasoning skills using mathematical language, diagrams and charts to build confidence and competence within the subject. Included in this is the paper and the answer booklet.\nMaths Paper Week 5\nOur 11+ papers help the student identify their strengths and weaknesses to ensure they have a well-rounded knowledge of each topic. By practising and preparing for the exam they will feel much more confident and relaxed when sitting the real ones.\nThe main topics included in the paper are:\n- Number and place value\n- Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division\n- Fractions, percentages, decimals\n- Ratio and proportion"} +{"text": "At the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC), we believe all environmental problems are social problems by nature. As a result, we have spent the past 10 years bringing together people with diverse skills, data, knowledge, and perspectives who share a commitment to solving some of the most vexing environmental and social problems facing our world.\nFunded by an award from the National Science Foundation to the University of Maryland, SESYNC opened its doors in 2011. From the outset, we have sought to accelerate interdisciplinary collaboration that can lead to innovative scientific discovery. Today, we share the knowledge we've gained over the past decade as a synthesis center in hopes of fostering interdisciplinary research beyond our doors. We encourage you to explore our Research and Resource collections to learn more.\nOur Story & Impact\nSESYNC adaptively developed and grew its structure, services, and programs to enable deep integration of the ideas, values, and epistemologies of its diverse researchers and learners. Integrated sets of organizational practices \u2014\u201cthe SESYNC process\u201d\u2014and dispositional learning opportunities\u2014\u201cthe Immersion Program\u201d\u2014enhanced research, team outcomes, and interdisciplinary capacity. The number and depth of scholarly products, the career paths of its graduate and postdoctoral fellows, and the many new collaborations spawned from the Center reflect SESYNC\u2019s successes.\nResources for SESYNC Teams\nCurrent SESYNC-supported researchers can find information here about our facilities and accessibility, our travel and reimbursement policies, and our resources for researchers\u2014including computational support.\nSESYNC is supported by an award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (Grant numbers DBI-1052875 and DBI-1639145) to the University of Maryland with additional support from the University of Maryland, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and Resources for the Future."} +{"text": "Our long term and trusted relationship with Nespresso express itself in unique stories. Liza\u2019s Nespresso Moment is where she combines her powerful aesthetic content with visuals and storytelling. Liza\u2019s account is build on different pillars, such as design, food, style and art. In every collaboration we do for Nespresso she manages to stick to these pillars. Integrating Nespresso in her \u2018Easy Cooking\u2019 video\u2019s but without losing her impeccable style and unique way of sharing content. Therefore she is the perfect partner for high end customers."} +{"text": "Download Google Duo directly for free\nDownload the Google Duo application for Android,\niPhone, computer and laptop with a direct link for free, latest version, to\nmake free video and voice calls. In light of the circumstances that we are\ncurrently passing through, and the stay of many people in their homes, there\nhas become an urgent need for a means for communication between smart phone\nThis is in order to\ncommunicate with friends and relatives who have become distant from us due to\nsocial distancing, and also in order to communicate with coworkers to\naccomplish the job tasks that we used to do in the closed rooms located in the\nworkplace, and in which we are no longer able to gather in them now. So, we\nintroduce you to Duo.\nAnd what are the most applications through which\nwe can make video and voice calls, and some of them have gained wide popularity\nand become installed and installed on most smart phones. But before you ask,\nwhy are we talking about Google Dio Donna today? I can answer you with direct\nand indirect answers. The direct answer says that the Duo program has high\npurity in the video call image, which you hardly find in other programs. And\nthe indirect answer talks about many of the reasons that will be clear to you\nby explaining the program.\nDownload Google Duo for Android, iPhone, computer and laptop\nDownload the Google Duo application for iPhone\nwith a direct link from the Apple Store and for Android with a direct link from\nthe Play Store and for the computer for free, the latest version. We have\nprovided you, dear reader, everything you would like to know about the Duo\nprogram that many use on their smartphones or tablets (tablets and iPads). You\ncan review the previous lines to learn how to deal with the program\nstep-by-step with following the pictures to complete your vision about the\nfamous program, and to download click on any of the links below.\nGoogle Duo features and features\n1. Make video and voice calls with the highest\n2. The highest picture and sound quality for\n3. The program is completely free.\n4. Easy to use.\n5. It is available on most smartphones running\non the Android and iPhone system.\n6. Produced by the largest technology company in\nthe world, which is Google."} +{"text": "[SAFER THAN ELECTRIC] Water heating technology provides a more even heat without the risk of fire or overheating.\n[DUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLS] King and Queen size mattresses allow you to adjust each side of the bed, so you can sleep comfortably with your desired sleep temperature.\n[MAXIMUM SLEEP COMFORT] Navien Mate mattress pads are the thinnest available, offering maximum comfort without pokey wires or loud machines.\n[SOOTHING POWER OF WATER] Heal your body with the soothing power of hot water. Relieves stress, inflammation and soreness all over.\n[SAVE ENERGY] Our eco-friendly technology saves up to 50% compared to electric heating mattress pads by recirculating warm water.\naqua bed warmer \u2022 non electric bed warmer \u2022 waterproof bed pad\n300 in stock\nProduct serial number is 15-16 letters and can be found outside of the box.\nBarcode number is 18 letters and can be found at bottom of heating unit."} +{"text": "Regardless of the natural growth of your brow hair, or your current brow shape, semi-permanent makeup can provide you with the perfect brows you have always wanted. Add fabulous shape and lift to your brows - without the need of the surgeons scalpel.\nCorrect sparse or over-plucked brows and say good-bye to your eyebrow pencil.\nAdd stunning shape and extra definition for a more youthful look.\nRestore the appearance of realistic looking eyebrows with realistic hair-stroke brows.\n*Patch tests are required for Semi-Permanent Brows at least 48 hours before treatment.\nHairstroke Brows - \u00a3350\nCOLOUR BOOST FEES\nColour Boost within 6 months - \u00a3100\nColour Boost within 12 months - \u00a3150\nColour Boost within 18 months - \u00a3250\nColour Boost within 24 months - \u00a3350\nBreak down payment plans are available for this treatment.\nEach and every client is different and each individual will need a colour boost at different stages. This varies and depends on a number of factors such as; different skin types, lifestyles, exposure to sun, medication etc, and everyones skin will hold onto the pigment differently. Colour boosts are recommended yearly to maintain the best shape and colour.\nThe Treatment Process\nThe Semi-permanent eyebrow treatment is a three part process; this consists of - Firstly the consultation, secondly the first treatment and then thirdly the touch up treatment which is carried out 4-8 weeks later, this is all included in the total price quoted above.\nA thorough consultation is carried out along with patch tests (which are required) before the treatment goes ahead. Throughout the consultation we will discuss your reasons for considering\nthe semi-permanent makeup; whether its for the simple reason of waking up with makeup and cutting down the time it takes to get ready in the morning or that you're frustrated with getting one brow drawn on better than the other, or from being guilty of over plucking your brows in the past, leaving you with little or no brow hair.\nFollowing up from the consultation\nFollowing up from the consultation and understanding what it is you want from the semi-permanent makeup we then go onto carrying out the first treatment. The brows are drawn on using a make-up pencil, and the tattooing will not go ahead until you're 100%.\nThe tattooing is carried out using a lower frequency machine than a standard tattoo machine. The pigment is gently applied to the skin using very fine needles. The sensation of the fine needles to the skin are gentle vibrations and causes very little discomfort.\nHow long does the treatment take?\nThe treatment can take up to 3 hours.\nWhat happens after your first treatment?\nImmediately after your first treatment the colour of your eyebrows will appear 40%-50% darker than the pigment chosen but this will fade to the desired colour after they have healed.\n4-8 weeks after your initial treatment a retouch is carried out to go over the treated area, adding more pigment into the areas where the pigment may have not held as well as the rest of the brow throughout the healing process."} +{"text": "MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE\nFOR THE 57th\nWORLD DAY OF PEACE\n1 JANUARY 2024\nArtificial Intelligence and Peace\nAt the beginning of the New Year, a time of grace which the Lord gives to each one of us, I would like to address God\u2019s People, the various nations, heads of state and government, the leaders of the different religions and civil society, and all the men and women of our time, in order to offer my fervent good wishes for peace.\n1. The progress of science and technology as a path to peace\nSacred Scripture attests that God bestowed his Spirit upon human beings so that they might have \u201cskill and understanding and knowledge in every craft\u201d (Ex 35:31). Human intelligence is an expression of the dignity with which we have been endowed by the Creator, who made us in his own image and likeness (cf. Gen 1:26), and enabled us to respond consciously and freely to his love. In a particular way, science and technology manifest this fundamentally relational quality of human intelligence; they are brilliant products of its creative potential.\nIn its Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes, the Second Vatican Council restated this truth, declaring that \u201cthrough its labours and its native endowments, humanity has ceaselessly sought to better its life\u201d. When human beings, \u201cwith the aid of technology\u201d, endeavour to make \u201cthe earth a dwelling worthy of the whole human family\u201d, they carry out God\u2019s plan and cooperate with his will to perfect creation and bring about peace among peoples. Progress in science and technology, insofar as it contributes to greater order in human society and greater fraternal communion and freedom, thus leads to the betterment of humanity and the transformation of the world.\nWe rightly rejoice and give thanks for the impressive achievements of science and technology, as a result of which countless ills that formerly plagued human life and caused great suffering have been remedied. At the same time, techno-scientific advances, by making it possible to exercise hitherto unprecedented control over reality, are placing in human hands a vast array of options, including some that may pose a risk to our survival and endanger our common home. \nThe remarkable advances in new information technologies, particularly in the digital sphere, thus offer exciting opportunities and grave risks, with serious implications for the pursuit of justice and harmony among peoples. Any number of urgent questions need to be asked. What will be the consequences, in the medium and long term, of these new digital technologies? And what impact will they have on individual lives and on societies, on international stability and peace? \u2026\u2026\nRead Pope Francis\u2019s Full Message HERE"} +{"text": "Your idea of planning for the future may include vacations and visits to family and friends \u2014 estate planning, not so much. However, it should, advises Real Simple in the article \u201cEverything You Need to Know About Estate Planning\u2014and Why You Should Start Now.\u201d Estate planning concerns decisions about distributing your property when you die, and while that\u2019s not as much fun as planning a trip to an adventure park, it\u2019s become increasingly important for adults of all ages.\nA survey by Caring.com found that the number of young adults with a will (ages 18-34) increased by 63 percent since 2020. Many tough lessons were learned through the pandemic, and the importance of having an estate plan was one of them.\nMassachusetts estate planning is more than documents for when you die. There are also documents for what should happen if you become disabled. A will or a trust is one piece of the larger estate plan. An estate plan is also an opportunity to plan for wealth accumulation and building generational wealth, at any level.\nMassachusetts estate planning is for every resident, regardless of their net worth. People with lower incomes actually need estate planning more than the wealthy. There\u2019s less room for error with the proper estate planning. Estate planning is everything from where you want your money to go, to who will be in charge of it and who will be in charge of your minor children, if you have a young family.\nIt may be rare for both parents to die at the same time, but it does happen. Your will is also used to name a guardian to raise your minor children. With no will, the court will decide who raises them.\nIf you\u2019ve filled out 401(k) and life insurance paperwork at work, you\u2019ve started estate planning already. Any document that asks you to name a beneficiary in case of your death is part of your estate plan. Be certain to update these documents. Young adults often name their parents and then neglect to change the beneficiaries when they get married or have children.\nFor single people, estate planning is even more important. If you have no estate plan and no children, everything you own will go to your parents. What if you have a partner or best friend and want them to receive your assets? Without an estate plan, they have no legal rights. An estate planning attorney will know how to plan so your wishes are followed.\nEstate planning includes planning for disability, also known as \u201cincapacity.\u201d If you become too sick to manage your affairs, bills still need to be paid. Who can do that for you? Without an estate plan, a family member will need to go to court to be assigned that role \u2014 or someone you don\u2019t even know may be assigned that role. Your will names an executor to manage your affairs after you die.\nWork with an experienced estate planning attorney to have your will, power of attorney, health care proxy, and other parts of your estate plan created. The court system and processes are complex, and the laws are different in every state. Trying to do it yourself or using a template that you download, could leave you with an invalid will, which will cause more problems than it solves.\nAs a skilled and experienced Massachusetts estate planning attorney, I\u2019ll work with you to create an estate plan that meets your specific needs and protects you, your loved ones, and your assets. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation."} +{"text": "Our memories are rich in detail: we can vividly recall the color of our home, the layout of our kitchen, or the front of our favorite caf\u00e9. How the brain encodes this information has long puzzled neuroscientists.\nPrior to this work, the classic understanding of brain organization was that perceptual regions of the brain represent the world \u201cas it is,\u201d with the brain\u2019s visual cortex representing the external world based on how light falls on the retina, \u201cretinotopically.\u201d In contrast, it was thought that the brain\u2019s memory areas represent information in an abstract format, stripped of details about its physical nature. However, according to the co-authors, this explanation fails to take into account that as information is encoded or recalled, these regions may in fact, share a common code in the brain.\n\u201cWe found that memory-related brain areas encode the world like a \u2018photographic negative\u2019 in space,\u201d says co-lead author Adam Steel, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and fellow in the Neukom Institute for Computational Science at Dartmouth. \u201cAnd that \u2018negative\u2019 is part of the mechanics that move information in and out of memory, and between perceptual and memory systems.\u201d\nIn a series of experiments, participants were tested on perception and memory while their brain activity was recorded using a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanner. The team identified an opposing push-pull like coding mechanism, which governs the interaction between perceptual and memory areas in the brain.\nThe results showed that when light hits the retina, visual areas of the brain respond by increasing their activity to represent the pattern of light. Memory areas of the brain also respond to visual stimulation, but, unlike visual areas, their neural activity decreases when processing the same visual pattern.\nThe co-authors report that the study has three unusual findings. The first is their discovery that a visual coding principle is preserved in memory systems.\nThe second is that this visual code is upside-down in memory systems. \u201cWhen you see something in your visual field, neurons in the visual cortex are driving while those in the memory system are quieted,\u201d says senior author Caroline Robertson, an assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences at Dartmouth.\nThird, this relationship flips during memory recall. \u201cIf you close your eyes and remember that visual stimuli in the same space, you\u2019ll flip the relationship: your memory system will be driving, suppressing the neurons in perceptual regions,\u201d says Robertson.\n\u201cOur results provide a clear example of how shared visual information is used by memory systems to bring recalled memories in and out of focus,\u201d says co-lead author Ed Silson, a lecturer of human cognitive neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh.\nMoving forward, the team plans to explore how this push and pull dynamic between perception and memory may contribute to challenges in clinical conditions, including in Alzheimer\u2019s."} +{"text": "On the one hand, being a Big Sister can lead to great potential benefit for the youth, but on the other hand, perhaps you\u2019re worried if you would make a great Big Sister. Here is Evelyn's take on the matter.\nAnju recounts her experience as an In School Mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley, and what she learned about herself and others.\nYou may have heard of them\u2013you may even have an idea of what they do. But have you ever thought of being one? Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland has been serving girls in one-to-one mentoring relationships since 1960, with the mission of \u201cenhancing the confidence, self-esteem and well-being of girls through supportive friendships with caring women\u201d. Each Big and Little Sister match gets together once a week for at least one year."} +{"text": "Lazy Wheels Mobile Home Park was supposed to be erased from the Ceres landscape by now and Ceres resident John Warren asked the Ceres Planning Commission why it hasn\u2019t.\nThe Lazy Wheels Mobile Home Park, which sits east of Highway 99 and can be seen across the expansive field in front of Ceres High School considered a community eyesore by the city for decades, is still not gone despite the city ordering its removal no later than 2018.\nWarren had a copy of the minutes of the Aug. 5, 2013 the Ceres Planning Commission agenda in which it approved an action to file a Notice of Nonconformance which limited the park\u2019s use to no more than five years \u2013 meaning it had to be gone by 2018. The city determined that the park, which has been around for 74 years, is no longer a non-conforming use for its zoning and had to be abated by 2018.\n\u201cThe city attorney at that time, Mr. Lyions, explained that if this is adopted and the time limit is set for five years, the new owner will have to acquire it with the knowledge that the use as a mobile home park will be ending and must end within five years,\u201d said Warren. \u201cIt passed. The establishment is still there \u2026 when the new owner took possession it was only 16 months remaining until the end of the five-year period.\u201d\nWarren finished addressing the commission saying \u201cwe\u2019re nine years out and the problem is still there\u201d and asking the commission to \u201ctake some action.\u201d\nCommission Chairwoman Laurie Smith responded by saying staff will investigate and report back at the next meeting.\nThe history of the project involves the state\u2019s purchase of a chunk of land across from Ceres High School north of Whitmore Avenue to change the footprint of the Whitmore interchange as well as the link to local surface streets. The state found it simpler to buy the entire property rather than pieces of what was needed for right-of-way. Some of that land included Lazy Wheels. The state has since sold the land to Sugarman Asset Group which invested in it to either sell or develop the freeway commercial sites.\nThe owner of the property was holding through the process of evictions as dictated by the state Housing and Community Development Department, then COVID-19 hit.\nPart of the delay in abolishing the park resulted from the COVID pandemic and the governor freezing all tenant evictions. That freeze has since been lifted.\nThis was not the first time the state aggravated city\u2019s attempts to have the trailer park abandoned. In 2011 city officials discussed using redevelopment funds to buy the site and remove the coaches \u2013 until Gov. Jerry Brown robbed cites of such funds and the city could not afford the purchase for economic development purposes.\nThe new owners of Lazy Wheels will be required to follow the specific requirements of the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the closure of mobile home parks. That process will take at least a year or longer, and all residents will be provided with notice as prescribed by HCD. It also requires the owner to make the arrangements for any relocation of residents.\nThe state\u2019s purchase of the park is what triggered the city\u2019s move to declare it is non-conforming to zoning so that a new owner would know that the mobile home park use was not what the city intended to be long-term, even though the park has been around for seven decades.\nSome of the units at the park were purchased and moved off by the state, which never had an intention to own the park for long."} +{"text": "Make a Donation\nYour contributions guarantee the success of children, youth and families that visit London Family Court Clinic. There\u2019s many different options so you have the flexibility to choose how you\u2019d like to give and choose from funds we\u2019ve created that speak to your cause.\nGive any way you\u2019d like.\nYou can choose to give a one-time donation to the fund of your choice.\nYou can choose to give every month. Monthly donations ensure we can offer consistent service to our clients.\nYou can keep you donations completely anonymous when you use our online form.\nGive a Gift\nChoose something from our wishlist and have it delivered right to us.See our Wish List"} +{"text": "The gradual process of data abstraction [La abstracci\u00f3n de datos y su proceso gradual de construcci\u00f3n]\nMetadataShow full item record\nIn this paper we present the gradual process of building abstract data types (ADTs), such as Fractions and Polynomials. They are built from basic ADTs, such as Booleans and Integers. We propose a set of functional categories in order to classify ADT functions. These functions are stated in functional programming, that is without using variable assignment, sequence, or loops. Functions stated in this way to accomplish the simplification task of an Integer and to get an ordered sum for a Polynomial are not reported in literature so far. We also point to the inherent relation between ADT functions and operator overloading.\n- Indexados Scopus"} +{"text": "All comments for an applicant for a specific requisition display on the Comments tab. This enables recruiters to view and create comments in one location in order to share feedback and notes about the applicant. The applicant's status at the time of the comment displays for each comment, which allows recruiters to view the applicant's progress in the application process when comments are posted.\nTo access the Applicant Profile page, click the applicant's name from any of the following pages:\n- Manage Job Requisitions >\n- Recruit > Interview Manager\n- Recruit > Review Applicants\n- Recruit > Manage Candidates (Note:This functionality is in the Early Adopter phase. For more information about availability,see the Overview topic for this functionality.)\n|Applicants: Comments - View\n|Grants ability to view comments for applicants.\nIf General Preferences are configured to allow comments, you can:\n- Post comments\n- View other's comments\n- Comment on other's comments\n- Attach documents to comments\n- Delete comments (with restrictions)\nThe Add Comment bar displays at the top of the tab. Comments posted for the applicant display below the Add Comment bar.\nTo add a comment:\n- Click within the Add Comment bar.\n- Enter your comment, up to 1000 characters.\n- Add an attachment by clicking Note: Attachme/nts can only be added as part of a comment. Attachments display in both the View Comments section and on the Documents tab. , and then locate and select the file to upload. The file path displays in the Browse field. The accepted file types are .doc, .docx, .pdf, and .txt and the size limit is 5MB.\n- Spell-check the comment by clicking the button.\n- Click . The comment appears at the top of the View Comments section as the most recent comment.\nTip: Use the key to insert line breaks so that the full comment is visible in the comment box.\nComments are automatically tied to the status the applicant is in at the time the comment is posted.\nAll comments posted for the applicant display below the Add Comment bar. Comments display in the order in which they are posted, from newest to oldest. The following displays for all comments:\n- Photo, if available; ghost image displays if no photo is available\n- Full name of user who posted the comment\n- Posting date and time\n- Applicant's status at time of posting\n- Attachments, if any; click the attachment to open it\n- Delete Comment icon for comments you posted; you cannot delete other's comments\nNote: If a comment with an attachment is deleted, the attachment is deleted along with the comment. The attachment is also removed from the Documents tab.\nNote: If you have entered a comment but have not yet posted it, when clicking the Back button at the bottom of the Applicant Profile page, the comment is not saved."} +{"text": "Dental Instagram Marketing\nToday, it seems like dental clinics are popping up all over the place. This is good news for patients who know that they now have more options, but more dental clinics means that there is more competition for dental practices. To attract new dental patients, many dental practices have been convinced to engage in gimmicky marketing tactics that have minimal efficacy at best. In this sense, there is plenty of room to stand out from the pack for dental clinics that use the right marketing strategies, such as dental Instagram marketing.\nAre You Taking Advantage of Instagram Marketing for Your Dental Practice?\nOf the many popular social media platforms today, Instagram can help your dental practice to establish itself as the trusted authority and to build your brand and promote growth. More people today search for dental clinics on social media than on Google. In addition to dental patients, local businesses also review these posts, and the opinion they share with customers can have a substantial impact on new patient growth.\nInstagram is one of the most powerful networking tools available to any dental clinic. Instagram shares photos and videos to help you connect with your local community. Plus, the informal setting of Instagram reveals the genuine nature of a brand. Patients and new patients can meet your employees, peek at the inner-workings, and over time, a good reputation can earn you referrals from local businesses.\nHow to Do Dental Instagram Marketing\nInstagram enables dental clinics to boost posts and advertisements to increases views. One of the most powerful aspects of social media is its ability to network small businesses. These days, Instagram is connecting businesses virtually. In a very short period, a small business (such as a dental practice), can attract loyal followers and gain recognition from influential voices in town.\nNetworking on Instagram is all about making connections with people and their businesses. On Instagram, you can build relationships and trust over time by sharing moments of life and showing support to others. Dental clinics should be reaching out to other businesses on Instagram, starting with hair salons, restaurants, and real estate agents within a 7-mile radius. These competitive industries will be thankful for your online support and help in keeping them relevant. In turn, they will likely agree to promote your clinic to its customers. The key is to create posts that show professionalism, enthusiasm, and high standards.\nLet Luxate Digital Marketing Help You Be Successful on Instagram\nLet's face it; managing social media is strenuous and time-consuming. That's why Luxate Digital Marketing offers dental Instagram marketing and management. Rather than spending hours each day sharing and contributing on Instagram, you can hire Luxate Digital Marketing to do it for you for a nominal fee. We know how to market on Instagram, and Luxate Digital Marketing works exclusively with dental practices. Contact us today to speak with a dental Instagram marketing pro to discuss your goals."} +{"text": "This is my Dad\u2019s cricket hat. He wore it all the time, even though he never went outside and he hadn\u2019t played cricket for 15 years. It really suited him.\nHe is the reason I do this job. He had quite extreme mental health conditions throughout his life- when he was younger he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and as he got older it became bipolar disorder. They basically couldn\u2019t put him in a box. He had wild episodes of mania that would last months and periods of depression that lasted years. The doctors said they hadn\u2019t seen such an extreme case. In the 70s he had electric shock treatment which he was still very angry about in his 60s. He would get the train to London to talk to the Prime Minister and give away his jumper and guitar to homeless people on the way. He would burgle our house and give away the stuff to new families on the street. Once he ran away and lived at Piccadilly Station for a couple of weeks and wrote me poems every day and left the last line free so I could finish it off (I could never find the words). When he was in hospital he thought he was Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo\u2019s Nest, playing a game, like he wanted to be there. He looked just like him too. The staff and patients loved him; he was very charismatic.\nWhen my parents split up he got a council flat and some benefits and he stayed active in his local community, ferrying kids to the seaside for Bolton Community Transport and being a care worker. His law degree hung up in the bathroom, never used. He had an episode in 2000 that he never really recovered from, and then he didn\u2019t really leave his flat for 15 years. He became the roots of our family tree, like an Ent from Lord of the Rings. He died 5 years ago.\nMy Dad had a huge loving family that were able to care for him. He was allowed to take time out from life to be poorly then get stuck back in, being a valued member of his community and family. He was afforded this life because of things like the welfare benefits system, social housing, mental health care and all those things that keep a person going. And that\u2019s why I like to help people do these things."} +{"text": "Torrington is situated on the top of a hill overlooking the River Torridge, after which it is named. The name of the river comes from the old word \u2018toric\u2019 meaning \u2018noisy\u2019 and \u2018violent, rough stream\u2019 as opposed to its companion river, the Taw which means \u2018smooth, placid\u2019. The sources of the two rivers are about 26 miles apart and they follow very different routes before meeting in a broad estuary.\nThe River Torridge rises on the border of north Devon and north Cornwall, just east of the A39, only some 15 miles from where it meets the sea. Brimford Bridge is the first of the Torridge\u2019s many bridges and the river is rather hidden as it meanders through the countryside until it reaches Woodford Bridge. Below the village of Meeth the Torridge is joined by the River Okement bringing waters from Dartmoor.\nThe river approaches Torrington from the direction of Beaford and flows under New Bridge near Orford Mill at the junction on the A386 where the B3124 turns off towards Exeter. This bridge is a majestic structure built very high above the water because of the provision of a dry arch to take the canal (in use 1827-1871) which was on a higher level than the river. The next bridge to cross the river is the one at Taddiport probably built in the 13th century and originally known as Town Bridge. The river then flows under the old railway bridge (now part of the Tarka Trail) before passing under Rolle Bridge opened in 1928 which carries the main road from Torrington to Bideford. Just beyond this bridge is the old Rothern Bridge which, with Taddiport Bridge, was one of the town\u2019s original bridges and dates from at least the 14th century.\nThe river continues on to Weare Giffard, looping through woodland and meadows and crossed three times by the Tarka Trail. Weare Giffard marks the tidal limit of the River Torridge and, being low-lying, the village has suffered flooding on many occasions.\nBideford Long Bridge dates from the latter part of the 15th century and has been widened at various times and in a variety of ways to cope with the demands of modern traffic. Before the building of the present stone bridge, there were at least three different wooden structures which were in use from the late 13th century. Further downstream is the new Bideford bridge, a soaring curve high up above the river which was opened in 1987. The Taw and the Torridge meet just beyond Appledore and Instow and flow together out through Barnstaple or Bideford Bay to the Atlantic."} +{"text": "The Willy A. Bachofen AG Corporate Foundation\nCharacterized by pioneering spirit: Paving the way and securing the future of the WAB-GROUP\nIn 1933, WAB was founded by Wilhelm Arnold Bachofen. With great skill and commitment, he managed the original craft and trading business and developed it into an industrial company. In the 1960s, he and his team successfully introduced two innovations worldwide: first the TURBULA, the three-dimensional shaker mixer, then the DYNO-MILL, the first agitator bead mill with a closed, horizontally arranged grinding chamber.\nWilly A. Bachofen used the company's 65th anniversary in 1998 as an opportunity to implement his strategy for securing the company in the long term, maintaining its independence and safeguarding jobs in the future: A company foundation transfers shares to deserving and long-standing employees of the parent company Willy A. Bachofen AG for beneficial use. These employees have the rights and obligations of an ordinary shareholder during their period of employment. When they leave the company, the shares are returned to the company foundation.\nWilly A. Bachofen passed away in Basel on April 28, 2000, in his 89th year. His unconditional business ethics, his sense of corporate responsibility and his principle of sustainability continue to form the cornerstones of our company's vision and mission.\nThat is an art to find! He found gaps for novelty. He found the right people to make things happen. He found new patents and new locations. He found his wife, he found representatives for his machines and he found solutions for problems.\nNEWS FROM WAB-GROUP\nHere you will find current information from the WAB-GROUP. Do you have any questions about the company? Then send us a message. We will be happy to answer your questions.\nFind your technology\nWE ARE HERE FOR YOU\nWith our local sites and technical specialists on site, we are happy to be at your service as a competent engineering company and proven process expert.\n\"*\" indicates required fields"} +{"text": "Carbon fiber has revolutionized industries with its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making it a popular choice for various applications, including car parts. However, misconceptions often surround this material, with one prevailing question: Does carbon fiber crack easily? In this blog, we'll debunk this myth and explore the durability of carbon fiber, particularly in the context of automotive parts sold by Feral Industries.\nUnderstanding Carbon Fiber Composition\nCarbon fiber is composed of thin strands of carbon tightly woven together and held in place by a polymer resin. This unique structure gives it unparalleled strength, making it an ideal choice for high-performance applications. Contrary to common belief, the composition of carbon fiber doesn't predispose it to easy cracking.\nFlexibility and Impact Resistance\nOne of the key attributes of carbon fiber is its flexibility. Unlike traditional materials, carbon fiber doesn't deform or crack easily under stress. Instead, it tends to flex, making it highly resistant to impact. This property is crucial for automotive applications, where parts are subjected to varying degrees of stress and strain.\nQuality Manufacturing Matters\nThe durability of carbon fiber products, including car parts, depends significantly on the manufacturing process. Feral Industries is committed to delivering high-quality carbon fiber components. Our manufacturing standards ensure proper resin impregnation, precise layering, and meticulous curing, minimizing the risk of cracking or structural issues.\nEnvironmental Factors and UV Resistance\nSome materials are prone to degradation when exposed to environmental elements. Carbon fiber, however, boasts excellent resistance to UV rays and harsh weather conditions. This resistance ensures that carbon fiber car parts remain structurally sound over time, reducing the likelihood of cracks due to environmental factors.\nRegular Maintenance and Care\nWhile carbon fiber is inherently robust, proper care is essential for maintaining its integrity. Regular inspections and timely maintenance can identify potential issues before they escalate. Feral Industries provides guidelines for the care of carbon fiber car parts to ensure longevity and optimal performance.\nIn conclusion, the myth that carbon fiber cracks easily is dispelled by understanding its composition, flexibility, and impact resistance. Feral Industries stands behind the durability of its carbon fiber car parts, emphasizing the importance of quality manufacturing, UV resistance, and proper maintenance.\nCarbon Fiber Car Parts From Feral Industries\nFor automotive enthusiasts seeking reliable and durable carbon fiber car parts, Feral Industries is your trusted source. Explore our collection of high-quality components that combine performance with longevity. Contact us today to elevate your driving experience with Feral Industries' top-notch carbon fiber solutions. Drive with confidence, drive with Feral Industries."} +{"text": "Added preference to calculate TED Hedge (Strip Hedge) with or without spread adjustment\nTED Hedge uses the first 20 ED$ Futures to build a ED$ strip curve, and uses this curve as discount curve. We then shift each fitting point by 1bp, to calculate bond PV change. TED hedge = PV change / ED$ future DV01 *(-1).\nHedge with spread adjusted TED: Default method for bond and bond futures. First, we calculate ted spread with the Z-Spread calculation against the ED$ strip curve. That is, we add the TED spread on both the base strip curve and 1bp shifted strip curve. Then, the PV change is calculated based on the two curves.\nHedge without spread adjusted TED: TED spread is not included when calculating PV change."} +{"text": "There\u2019s no question that drones are going to change the way that people live and businesses work. These light flying devices have already been trialled for delivering vehicle parts to service technicians, and online shopping items to customers. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 2.85 million small drones could fill the sky by 2022 and 450 000 of them will be used for commercial purposes.\n\u201cDrones are shaping the way business is done across a variety of sectors,\u201d explains Vera Nagtegaal, executive head of online comparison website Hippo.co.za. \u201cThe insurance industry is no exception to this, with some insurance companies having already started to use drones to assess damages and claims.\u201d\nNagtegaal points out that insurers have already been experimenting with drones \u2013 or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) \u2013 for about five years.\n\u201cIn the United States, for example, the FAA loosened regulations on drones used commercially and, as a result, many insurers started using them as a way to assist in building risk profiles and assessing claims.\u201d\nIn South Africa, Old Mutual iWYZE passed the operational audit and demonstration flights required by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and is now in the process of obtaining its remotely piloted aircraft licence. Once complete, the drones will be used in the assessment of car accidents.\n\u201cDrones are also extremely helpful for property insurance assessments in hard-to-reach places like roofs, as well as large structures like warehouses, office buildings or commercial boilers, which can be several stories high,\u201d says Nagtegaal.\n\u201cThey can also assist with inspections of damage in the wake of disasters like earthquakes or flooding.\u201d\nShe adds that, previously, these types of inspections or assessments required scaffolding to be built, risky constructions to be scaled, or larger aircraft to be chartered. \u201cDrones, however, do away with all of these requirements.\u201d\nDrones are cheaper to use, they can travel faster and they are able to access unsafe areas unlike insurance assessors, who for instance are unable to visit hazardous sites after a disaster has occurred.\n\u201cDrones cut costs and time spent on inspections, allowing insurers to utilise resources more effectively. This ultimately has a benefit to the end consumer with their claims being processed more efficiently,\u201d says Nagtegaal.\nInsurance fraud can also be limited if drones are employed effectively. Insurers will be able to capture aerial images of properties when policies are taken out, and these can be compared to drone camera images after any damage has occurred. In doing so, this ensures that policyholders do not claim for existing damage to property.\n\u201cAs with any advancement in insurance, the introduction of drones will serve to reduce false claims and expedite claims processes, which will contribute to the long-term efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the industry,\u201d says Nagtegaal.\n\u201cWhile the costs of establishing a functional drone service will be borne by insurance companies, this is the price of progress,\u201d she says. \u201cI do believe that this benefit everyone in the insurance value chain, including the employees who no longer have to place themselves in dangerous situations to assess damages.\u201d"} +{"text": "About this publication\nFrom Fields to Futures: 40 action points for rural revitalisation\nNordic Rural Youth Panel 2023\nMari W\u00f8ien Meijer\nNordregio report 2023:13\n\u00a9 Nordregio 2023\nLayout: Kotryna Juskaite, Nordregio\nThe principal role of the Nordregio team has been to facilitate the formulation of action points for the rural youth panel. The recommendations and conclusions presented stem directly from the young participants themselves. Collaborating with this enthusiastic and diverse group of individuals from across the Nordic countries and self-governing territories has been a privilege.\nNordregio is a leading Nordic and European research centre for regional development and planning, established by the Nordic Council of Ministers in 1997. We conduct solution-oriented and applied research, addressing current issues from both a research perspective and the viewpoint of policymakers and practitioners. Operating at the international, national, regional and local levels, Nordregio\u2019s research covers a wide geographic scope, emphasising the Nordic and Baltic Sea Regions, Europe and the Arctic.\nHolmamiralens V\u00e4g 10"} +{"text": "In August, President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act into law, increasing access to care for veterans, which was one of his campaign promises.\nBiden specifically promised to increase access to VA Care beyond the 5-year eligibility window for combat veterans because conditions related to toxic exposure may take years to manifest.\nThe PACT Act's full name, the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, honors a combat medic who died at age 39 from a rare form of lung cancer after exposure to burn pits.\nThe PACT Act expands access to VA Care coverage for cancer and other illnesses for veterans who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill also extends the period of time that post-9/11 combat veterans have to enroll in VA Care from 5 years to 10 years post-discharge. The bill is intended to help veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.\n\"Coverage for those issues had been a point of contention for years,\" the Military Times reported. \"In particular, veterans advocates lamented that too many serious problems believed linked to burn pit exposure were being ignored by VA leaders because of incomplete science linking the health problems with the toxic smoke from the waste fires.\"\nSince Biden signed the act Aug. 10, more than 185,000 veterans have applied for related benefits. In four months, more than 660,000 veterans have received the new PACT Act VA toxic exposure screenings, with nearly 39% reporting a concern of exposure, said Terrence L. Hayes, Department of Veterans Affairs spokesperson.\nThe PACT Act is personal for Biden. In 2016, President Barack Obama tapped Biden to run the White House's \"cancer moonshot\" soon after Biden's son Beau Biden died of brain cancer after serving in Iraq.\nKatie Purswell, director of veterans affairs and rehabilitation at the American Legion, said that Biden has met this promise.\n\"The extension of the 5-year to 10-year window, removal of burden of proof, addition of one-year open enrollment for combat veterans, and potential increase of staff and treatment presents the opportunity for the expansion of benefits leading to an expansion of access to care,\" Purswell said.\nWe rate this promise Kept.\nRELATED: Curing cancer: easy politics, difficult science\nRELATED: Biden Promise Tracker\nRELATED: All of our fact-checks about veterans"} +{"text": "This paradox of \u201chunger in the midst of plenty\u201d surfaced recently with a textbook shortage in Philadelphia\u2019s school district \u2014 the eighth-largest in the U.S.\nIn 2013, the average school here had only 27 percent of textbooks recommended by the district\u2019s curriculum. Ten schools had no books at all while others had books deemed obsolete.\nIn 2013, Philadelphia\u2019s School Reform Commission authorized just $18 million for textbooks for 242 schools \u2014 roughly one-quarter of the amount needed. By year\u2019s end, the book budget was eliminated. Budgets in 2014 and 2015 contained no allocations for books.\nAccording to the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, teachers spent $300 to $1,000 of their own money supplementing their meager budgets for books and classroom supplies.\nNow it seems, the books were available all along. Thousands of books, many still shrink wrapped, were recently discovered gathering dust in the blockwide basement of the school district\u2019s headquarters and in empty classrooms, hallways and library shelves of Bok High School, closed in 2013. (Philly.com, Mar. 18)\nThis surplus came to light after one teacher, tired of using fundraising websites to buy books for her students, began asking questions. She\u2019d heard about the warehoused books and wanted some.\nIn a district where nearly 60 percent of students read below grade level, the science, algebra and literature textbooks found piled in boxes could make a difference. The PFT is calling on its members to distribute the discarded books to classrooms where they are needed.\nThree years of massive funding cuts and the layoff of over 5,000 Philadelphia school employees left the district without staff to inventory the textbooks.\nIn addition to books, pianos and band instruments were warehoused at Bok, items badly needed by schools that closed music programs for lack of supplies.\nProfit motive is part of the problem\nIn response to the outcry over the stockpiled books, school district spokespeople responded that many of the texts were \u201coutdated.\u201d But, parents and teachers asked, aren\u2019t older literary classics and math and science books better than no books at all?\nThe answer lies with the profit motive driving Common Core testing. While basic subjects like science, math and literature have not changed, the questions found on standardized tests have. CTB McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Pearson Education, who write and grade these tests, also publish the books that students need to prepare for them. Test questions are often taken verbatim from these textbooks.\nIn 2013, Houghton Mifflin earned $1.38 million from textbooks that students needed to pass its tests. McGraw-Hill, which produces the branded math curriculum used by most of Philadelphia\u2019s K-5 schools, is part of a Pennsylvania consortium given a $186 million federal contract to write and grade standardized tests.\nIn 2013, more than half of Philadelphia students scored less than proficient on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment tests because they lacked access to the books containing the standardized answers.\nTextbook shortages are not unique to Philadelphia. School districts in New York City, the District of Columbia, Chicago, Los Angeles and other major cities also lack money to buy books. Students should not suffer from a failed system that puts profits before people\u2019s needs. Make the greedy corporations pay!"} +{"text": "CISA Training Courses and Exam Prep\nSince 1978, the ISACA\u00ae Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) program, has been the globally accepted standard of achievement among information systems (IS) audit, control and security professionals. The technical skills and practices that CISA promotes and evaluates are the building blocks of success in the field. Possessing the CISA designation demonstrates proficiency and is the basis for measurement in the profession. The CISA certification together with the related CISM certification has recently been accredited by ANSI, the American National Standards Institute, under ISO/IEC 17024:2003, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Systems of Persons.\nThe CISA exam is set, conducted and marked by ISACA. All exams will be conducted online via computer-based testing centres around the world.\nFor more information please refer to the exams page on the ISACA website.\nYou can book your exam with ALC or direct with ISACA.\nIf you wish to book the exam with ALC and have both course and exam on the one invoice, please indicate \u201cCISA Course + Exam\u201d in the COMMENTS field when making your online registration and select the PAY BY INVOICE option (do not select the Pay By Card option). We will contact you with full details of what is involved.\nWho Should Earn the CISA Designation?\nThe CISA designation is for Information Systems Audit professionals who have 5 years of front-line experience with the audit of information systems.\nBenefits of CISA Certification\n- Recognition of attainment of advanced job skills as required for an information systems auditor\n- Worldwide recognition as an information systems auditor\n- Opportunity to build upon existing certifications/credentials already earned\n- Provides tangible evidence of career growth\n- Potential for a salary increase and/or promotion\nBenefits of Training with ALC\nALC is a specialist training company focussed on providing quality education to IT professionals in business and government. Our courses offer some key benefits:\n- Outstanding world-class instructors. Ultimately the calibre of the instructor is the key determinant of the effectiveness of training.\n- Independence. Our courses are independently commissioned and developed to ensure maximum ongoing relevance.\n- Pre-Exam Support. All participants gain exclusive access to our CISA post course support.\n- Exclusive Warranty. Extensive research, development and high-level expertise has gone into the creation of our CISA course. We back the quality of the course unreservedly, and provide a special warranty: if, for whatever reason, the unthinkable should happen and you do not pass the exam the first time, you are entitled to re-sit the entire virtual course, or any part thereof, at no charge.\nCISA Public Training\nThe ALC five-day training program provides an intense environment in which participants can acquire, thoroughly and properly, the skills and knowledge expected of a world-class information systems audit, control and security professional. In the process the course provides outstanding preparation for the CISA exam.\nClick here for more CISA Course Information"} +{"text": "We know how expensive and difficult it can be to arrange health and safety training for your employees. Whether you need specialized training for forklifts or confined spaces; or everyday basics such as WHMIS and new worker training, we have you covered.\nWe offer our courses to everyone \u2013 whether you are an employer looking to train a group of workers, or someone in the job market who is looking to upgrade or refresh their own skills. Our rates are very reasonable, most course fees are set at $35 per person. Group and non-profit discount rates are available as well.\nOur Health and Safety training courses are carefully assembled by Steve Mitchell, our Certified Health and Safety Specialist. Our courses are available in many formats both online or in person and training materials such as handbooks are provided. We also offer the option to manage your employee training records to ensure that required certificates do not expire.\nSome examples of training we provide include Ladder Training, Forklift Operation, Safe Lifting, and WHMIS\nFor a complete listing of our training and course availability, please visit our Courses page"} +{"text": "The end of the life of a lock is reached when the lock breaks or is outdated. An outdated lock must be replaced because it no longer protects against the latest burglary methods. An outdated lock still works. You can lock the house and enter. But because burglars have invented new ways to open locks, an old lock no longer offers the required degree of protection.\nTo prevent the wear of locks or to postpone other defects in your locks as long as possible, it is best to choose high-quality locks at the time of purchase. A significant indicator of this is the quality mark.\nCommon problems with locks\nWith high-quality locks, you won\u2019t have any problems. However, there are always things that can happen due to which a lock can no longer function properly. For example, it can happen that a key can suddenly no longer turn in the lock or that the key does turn, but the lock no longer locks the door (the door can no longer be closed properly).\nAnother common problem in the cold Tampa is frozen locks. But even with the warm weather, one can run into the problem that the door frames in the house expand so that a door no longer closes. However, there are specific actions that you can perform yourself that can prevent these problems and extend the life of a lock.\n1. Copy keys\nA common problem with a lock is that you can no longer turn the key in the lock. This problem can have several causes. We often see that the problem is not caused by the lock but by the key used. The key can be damaged or worn out due to frequent use. As a result, the key no longer fits properly in the lock\u2019s cylinder. One way to avoid this problem is only to copy the original keys.\nEvery household sometimes has keys duplicated so that all family members have their keys with them. By keeping an actual key for possible copying, you ensure that the copy keys resemble the original as closely as possible. When a used or copied key is used, it will show more and more deviations. It can lead to the problem that you can no longer turn the key properly in the lock.\n2. Maintenance of your lock\nWhen you notice that a key no longer turns easily in the lock, you can ensure that this does not happen more often in the future with a bit of maintenance now and then. For example, spray lubricating oil into the lock so that its mechanism functions smoothly again. A lubricant can also offer a solution for a frozen lock\n3. Enlist the help of a locksmith in time\nIf none of these actions solve your troubles, you can always approach a Locksmith. In case of issues that you cannot solve yourself, or for some extra advice on how best to maintain your locks, it is best to call in one of our Locksmith Largo FL. Our expert technician can solve your problem so that you do not have to purchase a new cylinder or lock.\nWe often see people run off with the cylinders themselves without actually knowing what they are doing. This often causes even more problems and especially a lot of unnecessary damage to the lock. And one usually has to have a new cylinder placed because the mechanic can no longer make your lock. All in all, with doubts or situations that you cannot solve yourself, always call All In One Locksmith! We will be happy to help you."} +{"text": "We are also developing novel surfaces using ionic liquid monolayers and molecularly imprinted polymers (MIP) for specific applications of sensing. Ionic liquid monolayers are currently considered for enhanced bioreceptor activity and for minimizing nonspecific adsorption of crude biofluids. MIP are used as extraction matrices in the construction of sensors for environmental molecules.\nSurface chemistry serves as an anchor point for biomolecular receptors in the construction of biosensors and also serves as a barrier for preventing nonspecific adsorption of molecules from the matrix. We are designing novel surface chemistries capable of maximizing the specific response of the sensor to the target and to minimize nonspecific adsorption of biofluids.\nPeptide monolayers were developed to minimize nonspecific adsorption of crude serum. They are composed of a short chain thiol and a peptide with the C-terminus exposed to the solution. The peptide monolayers outperformed PEG-COOH in nonspecific adsorption. We are currently developing peptide monolayers for minimizing nonspecific adsorption of cell lysate.\n\u00a9 2015 Masson Group | conception: H. Yockell-Leli\u00e8vre"} +{"text": "Product added to cart\n|Country of Manufacture\n|70% Merino, 30% Silk\n|100g / 3.5oz\n|140m / 153 yds\n|Gauge Needle Size\n|9 - 10.5 US / 5.5 - 6.5 mm\n|Hand wash, lay flat to dry\nThis yarn is dyed by hand, and will vary skein to skein and batch to batch. No two skeins are exactly alike, each skein will be full of subtle variation and beauty, and will differ from the one pictured. When working with more than one skein of the same color, consider alternating skeins to achieve the most even possible color distribution.\nPlease buy enough for your entire project all at once. We do our best to select skeins from the same dye lot or, if there is no dye lot, skeins that visually match.\nThe colors shown are accurate to the best of our ability. When choosing your colorways remember that all computer monitors can vary, as do the dye lots, so the color you see may not be exact and the skeins you receive may differ from what is shown.\nAs low as $13.95 $19.95\nOnly %1 left\nSoft and light as a cloud, with a silken halo, Hand Maiden Shiba is heavenly to touch, work with and wear! Plus it has great stitch definition and will really show off your seed stitch, cables, etc.\nShiba is a Super Bulky single, and will knit up super quick! A jacket in Shiba would be a heavenly addition to the wardrobe."} +{"text": "In the realm of fashion and style, the concept of elegance is perpetually evolving, embracing new elements that redefine its very essence. Among these, \u201cSheer Glamour\u201d emerges as a trend that revolutionizes nighttime elegance, breathing new life into the art of dressing for sophisticated evening affairs. This trend seamlessly marries sensuality with sophistication, allowing individuals to adorn themselves with confidence and allure.\nAt the heart of Sheer Glamour lies the harmonious fusion of delicate Sheer Jumpsuit fabrics with opulent embellishments. The play of translucent textiles, such as chiffon, tulle, and organza, against the skin creates an ethereal effect, veiling the body while still allowing a glimpse of its contours. This delicate balance between concealing and revealing lends an air of mystique to the ensemble, drawing attention to the wearer\u2019s confidence and poise.\nThe allure of Sheer Glamour is not limited to fabric alone; meticulous embellishments elevate its charm. Intricate beadwork, sequins, and embroidery delicately cascade across sheer gowns and blouses, catching the light like constellations against the night sky. The interplay of shimmer and transparency transforms these garments into veritable works of art, breathing life into the concept of wearable elegance.\nTo embrace Sheer Glamour is to embrace a sense of empowerment. It\u2019s about celebrating one\u2019s body in a manner that transcends traditional notions of modesty. It invites individuals to embrace their curves, lines, and angles, acknowledging the beauty that lies in both seen and unseen details. The trend echoes the sentiments of the modern era, where self-assuredness and self-expression intertwine to create a narrative that\u2019s uniquely personal.\nWhether it\u2019s a gala event, a romantic dinner, or a cultural soir\u00e9e, Sheer Glamour offers a fresh perspective on nighttime elegance. It presents a canvas for the individual to express their personality, allowing them to select from a spectrum of sheer fabrics, colors, and embellishments. Sheer Glamour redefines sophistication by blurring the lines between clothing and art, ultimately making a profound statement about embracing one\u2019s self and the transformative power of fashion.\nIn this era of sartorial experimentation, Sheer Glamour emerges as a guiding light, illuminating the path toward a new understanding of nighttime elegance. It beckons individuals to shed their inhibitions and embrace a trend that\u2019s not just about fashion, but about embracing the essence of one\u2019s own allure."} +{"text": "Unlock Your Home's Potential with nesto | Michael & Carmen\u2019s Story\nTable of contents\nA Couple\u2019s Homeownership Dilemma\nHow Michael and Carmen Found Themselves Struggling With Their Mortgage\nMichael and Carmen dreamed of a comfortable life in their own home, but as the years went by, their mortgage payments became increasingly burdensome.\nWhile the cost of living kept going up, including their variable mortgage payments, their salaries remained the same.\nThey longed for a solution that would make their monthly expenses more manageable.\nRising Variable Rates Hit Them Hard\nIn 2020, Michael and Carmen secured a mortgage with a variable interest rate, hoping it would save them money in the long run.\nHowever, as the economy shifted, interest rates began to climb, and their mortgage payments ballooned beyond their means.\nThey wanted to switch from a variable mortgage to a fixed mortgage to provide some monthly stability.\nUnused Equity in Abundance\nDespite their struggles, Michael and Carmen had unknowingly built up significant value in their home.\nNestled within their property was the key to their financial freedom, waiting to be unlocked: Their home equity.\nWith this, they could tap into much-needed cash.\nAll they needed was a guiding hand to show them the way\u2026\nnesto\u2019s Tailored Solution\nExpert Mortgage Advisors\nEnter nesto, with a team of dedicated mortgage advisors who specialize in understanding the unique challenges faced by homeowners like Michael and Carmen. They listened attentively to their concerns, providing transparent and personalized advice that would set them on a path towards stability.\nTapping Into Their Equity\nWith our team\u2019s guidance, Michael and Carmen discovered the untapped potential hidden within their home\u2019s equity. They were amazed to learn that they could leverage this equity to make their mortgage affordable once again. The weight that had burdened them for so long began to lift, replaced by a newfound sense of hope.\nLower Mortgage Rates\nWe went above and beyond to secure a mortgage rate lower than what their bank had offered. We were able to offer Michael and Carmen our low rate guarantee and ensure that they not only regained control of their finances but also saved money in the process.\nReady to get started?\nIn just a few clicks, you can see our current rates. Then apply for your mortgage online in minutes!"} +{"text": "BOOK TWO: The Book of the Traveller of the Worlds\nCANTO XI: The Kingdoms and Godheads of the Greater Mind\nThis greater Truth is foreign to our thoughts;\nWhere a free Wisdom works, they seek for a rule;\nOr we only see a tripping game of Chance\nOr a labour in chains forced by bound Nature\u2019s law,\nAn absolutism of dumb unthinking Power.\nAudacious in their sense of God-born strength\nThese dared to grasp with their thought Truth\u2019s absolute;\nBy an abstract purity of godless sight,\nBy a percept nude, intolerant of forms,\nThey brought to Mind what Mind could never reach\nAnd hoped to conquer Truth\u2019s supernal base.\nA stripped imperative of conceptual phrase\nArchitectonic and inevitable\nTranslated the unthinkable into thought:\nA silver-winged fire of naked subtle sense,\nAn ear of mind withdrawn from the outward\u2019s rhymes\nDiscovered the seed-sounds of the eternal Word,\nThe rhythm and music heard that built the worlds,\nAnd seized in things the bodiless Will to be.\nThe Illimitable they measured with number\u2019s rods\nAnd traced the last formula of limited things,\nIn transparent systems bodied termless truths,\nThe Timeless made accountable to Time\nAnd valued the incommensurable Supreme.\nTo park and hedge the ungrasped infinitudes\nThey erected absolute walls of thought and speech\nAnd made a vacuum to hold the One.\nIn their sight they drove towards an empty peak,\nA mighty space of cold and sunlit air.\nTo unify their task, excluding life\nWhich cannot bear the nakedness of the Vast,\nThey made a cipher of a multitude,\nIn negation found the meaning of the All\nAnd in nothingness the absolute positive.\nA single law simplessed the cosmic theme,\nCompressing Nature into a formula;\nTheir titan labour made all knowledge one,\nA mental algebra of the Spirit\u2019s ways,\nAn abstract of the living Divinity.\nHere the mind\u2019s wisdom stopped; it felt complete;\nFor nothing more was left to think or know:\nIn a spiritual zero it sat throned\nAnd took its vast silence for the Ineffable.\nThis was the play of the bright gods of Thought.\nAttracting into time the timeless Light,\nImprisoning eternity in the hours,\nThis they have planned, to snare the feet of Truth\nIn an aureate net of concept and of phrase\nAnd keep her captive for the thinker\u2019s joy\nIn his little world built of immortal dreams:\nThere must she dwell mured in the human mind,\nAn empress prisoner in her subject\u2019s house,\nAdored and pure and still on his heart\u2019s throne,\nHis splendid property cherished and apart\nIn the wall of silence of his secret muse,\nImmaculate in white virginity,\nThe same for ever and for ever one,\nHis worshipped changeless Goddess through all time.\nOr else, a faithful consort of his mind\nAssenting to his nature and his will,\nShe sanctions and inspires his words and acts\nProlonging their resonance through the listening years,\nCompanion and recorder of his march\nCrossing a brilliant tract of thought and life\nCarved out of the eternity of Time.\nA witness to his high triumphant star,\nHer godhead servitor to a crowned Idea,\nHe shall dominate by her a prostrate world;\nA warrant for his deeds and his beliefs,\nShe attests his right divine to lead and rule.\nOr as a lover clasps his one beloved,\nGodhead of his life\u2019s worship and desire,\nIcon of his heart\u2019s sole idolatry,\nShe now is his and must live for him alone:\nShe has invaded him with her sudden bliss,\nAn exhaustless marvel in his happy grasp,\nAn allurement, a caught ravishing miracle."} +{"text": "I felt it this weekend.\nI sat high in the football stand, scanning the crowd below, watching the players move the ball. I knew in that moment I was in love\u2013with a town, as if love could be as wide as streets and people and fight songs and friends.\nI\u2019m terrified to admit this.\nBecause I fear being happy in a place. I moved as a child, too much for my liking (as if I could control that). The nature of moving uproots me, rips out my roots, sometimes leaving tendrils of them still in the soil I\u2019m torn from. Once married, we continued the tradition, new towns, new states, a new country. The move to France fully ripped me apart in every hard, yet good way. I learned deep lessons about identity, worth, and Jesus being my home. I learned the art and craft of blooming where I\u2019m planted, even when I feel I don\u2019t belong.\nBut now we\u2019re on the cusp of living in a place the longest I\u2019ve ever lived. I admit it freely: Rockwall, I\u2019m smitten with you. I love your streets, your trees, the way the sun dances on the lake at dusk. I love your football games, your churches, your people. I love the mayor and his wife. I love the way my perennials thrive under your sunshine. I love neighbors (though I regret not engaging enough). I love my friends here. I love running toward the lake, feeling the breeze on my face. I love a big sky, populated with fluffy clouds. I love the taste of autumn here and the beautiful, relentless sunshine.\nOver dinner, I talked to Sophie about this. I hesitated at first to say it, but then took the risk. \u201cI feel like this is home,\u201d I told her.\n\u201cI do too,\u201d she said.\nI let our words linger there, this mutuality of our family feeling planted in a place.\nAnd I risk in sharing my heart here because I fear someday God will uproot me again, ask me to bloom somewhere else. I love Him enough to follow Him anywhere. I guess it\u2019s just a blessing, such a huge, beautiful blessing, to call a place home and smile as I say it."} +{"text": "Looking for Cottage Holiday Reviews for Petworth?\nMore UK Country Properties\n- Holiday Cottages Cornwall\n- Holiday Cottages Devon\n- Holiday Cottages East of England\n- Holiday Cottages Heart of England\n- Holiday Cottages North of England\n- Holiday Cottages Scotland\n- Holiday Cottages South Coast\n- Holiday Cottages South West\n- Holiday Cottages Wales\nThe south west of England incorporates some of the most breathtaking and diverse scenery, which stretches from the rolling Mendips hills in the east to the rugged Cornish peninsula in the south. In between are areas of remote moorland covered during the spring and summer with flowering heather. The climate is milder that the rest of the UK, due to its southerly location, and also because this narrow triangle of land is surrounded by the warm gulf stream.\nCountry Cottages Sussex\n- Holiday Cottages Fairlight\n- Holiday Cottages Steyning\n- Holiday Cottages Burwash\n- Holiday Cottages Alfriston\n- Holiday Cottages Washington\n- Holiday Cottages Littlehampton\n- Holiday Cottages Petworth\n- Holiday Cottages Winchelsea\nSome random ideas for unmissable trips to do for those troublesome teens and young family members when they get bored! Check the map for suitable areas!.\n- Ride a roller coaster and don\u2019t break up like this couple.\n- Pedal wagon around the city while drinking beers.\n- Do a drag aerobics class\n- If you don\u2019t fair well with golf clubs, switch them for frisbee golf.\n- Hit the gym in your living room\nWant a cottage with a hot tub in Petworth?\nHoliday properties in Petworth with hot tubs are popular with families and couples looking for something extra. UK weather can be unpredictable so a warm hot tub is a great idea. Many cottages are very scenic so you can enjoy the spectacular views. Cottages with Hot Tubs mean you can take your holiday at the start or end of the season so getting a bargain. South Coast has much to do and see but the hot tub will be there when the weather is not!"} +{"text": "Photocure ASA: Employee incentive program\nOslo, Norway, 2 May 2019\nThe board of directors of Photocure ASA resolved today a share capital increase as part of the employee long-term incentive program for restricted shares in the company. In addition, the board of directors resolved that the company may carry out acquisitions of own shares to be used for the same incentive program.\nPlease find further information attached.\nThis information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act."} +{"text": "Hitomi, a body-mind-soul therapist\nI first encountered alternative therapy in 2011 when I went to England to study Facial Reflexology created by Lone Sorensen. There I met a reflexologist, Angela Sellens Drake, and then started to travel to England repeatedly to have private intensive tuition from her in Norwich. I was impressed with Angela's style of light touch reflexology inspired by the idea of Chris Stormer's 'Language of the Feet'.\nLearning light touch reflexology from Angela made me interested in Maternity reflexology where light touch technique was absolutely required. I attended Suzanne Enzer's Part 1 course for qualified reflexologists in 2013 and then her successor, Jenni Tribe's Part 2 course in 2015.\nHaving found myself unbalanced both physically and emotionally after losing my grandmother, I started to explore new modalities besides reflexology/massage and learn kinesiology from 2015.\nI found that it was not enough just to passively receive relaxing session in order to recover form such state and take a step forward into a new life. The necessary thing was to get over the old pattern we had had from the very beginning of our life. When I was learning about primitive reflexes, I was very surprised to know that it could date back to the time when we were fetus in the uterus, unconsciously acquiring our own patterns with regards to how to perceive, move our body, and behave, which would then be applied to every moment in our lifetime. When we are stressed or faced with unexpected events, unintegrated primitive reflexes tend to be reactivated, and then we often feel lost, finding difficult to get out of the pattern and explore a new life.\nSince then my passion of offering sessions comes from the purpose of empowering women, freeing them from their survival patterns. I did three important courses.\nFirstly I became qualified as a Brain Gym\u00ae in Melbourne, Australia, in 2017. Brain Gym\u00ae is a modality by which people can optimize their ability with a combination of goal setting and doing symple physical activities to reactivate their nerve systems.\nSecondly, I learnt Aura-Soma Cranio Sacral touch from Maria Darbellay in Italy in 2017. Craniosacral therapy has a good effect on relaxing the brain, the nerves, the spine, and the sacrum and freeing people from their survival patterns and traumatic memories including birth trauma.\nThirdly, I became qualified as a Metamorphic Technique\u00ae practitioner in England in 2018. Metamorphic Technique\u00ae is a modality to exclusively work on the spinal reflexes where prenatal patterns are believed to be embedded.\nFinally I completed my journey of learning by reattending Jenni Tribe's course in Belfast in 2018 to be qualified as a maternity reflexologist.\nI started my practice in 2021 and am still attending online meetings held all over the world."} +{"text": "Notice: unserialize(): Error at offset 942 of 3483 bytes in /home/lihwmini/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mailpoet/lib/Doctrine/Types/SerializedArrayType.php on line 27\nSeptember 29, 2020\nProverbs 24:1-2 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.\nOUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:\nThe riches of the world can entice anyone. You might be saying, \u201cNo, not me.\u201d However, if someone came up with just the right offer, it could even be you. It is often not so much a desire to be filthy rich, just richer. It is not to have it all, just more. It is not to be the greatest, just better. What drives most people today is the thought of, \u201cI just want a little more.\u201d Most people today are a little better off than they were five or ten years ago. Yet isn\u2019t it funny we still want just a little more. The question then is, when does it ever end?\nBeing successful and having things, even by the world\u2019s standards, is not in itself a sin. However, falling into the trap of allowing our desires to take over to the point where we will do almost anything to get more, is when it becomes greed and sin.\nThe Bible warns us against wanting so much that we end up following after or joining with sinful men to get it. Why? It\u2019s because their end will be destruction. Prov. 24:20 says, \u201cFor there shall be no reward to the evil man.\u201d\nThe world has little in common with you as a Christian. They desire to glorify self, while you should be glorifying God. Their desire is to lay up treasure here on earth, and yours should be to lay up treasures in heaven. They will compromise anything to get ahead; you should never be willing to compromise your testimony to get anything. They love man and want what man can offer; you love God and all He offers. They want people to help them get ahead in life; you want to help people get ahead in this life and eternally. There is little you have in common except this, both of you have eternal life. One has chosen eternal life in heaven with Christ; one has by default chosen an eternal life in hell.\nTHE WORD WALKING IN ME:\nAs you make decisions which may seem very innocent on the surface, remember, what you decide today and whom you decide to do it with, may make a difference in your life, and the lives of others for years to come. Let\u2019s be thankful for what God has given us today and be not envious of the world.\nGOD TALKING TO ME: September 29, 2020\nTHROUGH THE BIBLE WITH DAILY PROVERBS\nMatthew 13 \u2013 14 / Proverbs 24:1-2\nTHROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY\nSong of So. 5-8 / Gal. 6\nLiving In His Word Ministries\n\u201cGetting people into the Word of God\u2026\n\u2026 and the Word of God into people.\u201d\nDr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.\nFounder and Executive Director"} +{"text": "Indications and Role:\nThe tetanus immunization is not a live virus vaccine. A toxoid is created from the virus to form an immune reaction against the toxin produced by the bacteria. Tetanus vaccines are only given as part of combined products and are now part of most countries immunisation schedule:\n- diphtheria/tetanus/acellular pertussis/inactivate polio vaccine/Haemophilus influenza type b (DTaP/IPV/Hib)\n- diphtheria/tetanus/acellular pertussis/inactivated polio vaccine (DTaP/IPV or dTaP/IPV)\n- tetanus/diphtheria/inactivated polio vaccine (Td/IPV)\nAdministration and dosing:\n- Vaccines should be injected intramuscularly into the upper arm or anterolateral thigh. This is to reduce the risk of localised reactions which are more common via the subcutaneous route.\n- If the patient has a bleeding disorder then a subcutaneous route is preferred.\nDosage immunisation schedule (in most circumstances, a total of five doses of vaccine should give long-term protection, WHO recommends 6):\n- 1st, 2nd and 3rd dose should be given 1 month apart (usually at 2, 3 and 4 months of age as a DTaP/IPV/Hib).\n- If this time frame is missed it can be initiated at any time after 2 months of age.\n- If the schedule is interrupted it should be resumed and not repeated.\n- The first booster should be given 3 years after completion of the primary course. Or if there has been delay in the primary course, 1 year after completion.\n- The second booster should be given 10 years after the first booster. If there has been a delay in the usual regimen then the second booster may be given 5 years as a minimum interval after the first booster.\nImmunisation recommendations for clean and tetanus prone wounds (UK):\nTetanus prone wounds:\n- Wounds or burns that require surgical intervention that is delayed for more than 6 hours.\n- Wounds or burns that show a significant degree of devitalised tissue or a puncture-type injury, particularly where there has been contact with soil or manure.\n- Wounds containing foreign bodies.\n- Compound fractures.\n- Wounds or burns in patients who have systemic sepsis.\nHigh risk is regarded as any wound mentioned above that is heavily contained with material likely to contain tetanus spores and/or extensive devitalised tissue.\nContraindications or complications and special populations:\n- Other vaccines can be given at the same time.\n- It is safe in pregnancy and in breastfeeding mothers.\n- Intravenous drug users should be given regular boosters and this should be asked regularly when they do attend a practitioner.\n- HIV patients should be discussed with a specialist if they develop tetanus or have a tetanus prone wound to review their antibody response.\n- Contraindications include a confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a previous tetanus containing vaccine or confirmed anaphylactic reaction to neomycin, streptomycin or polymyxin B. The US rates of anaphylaxis are 0.65 \u2013 3 events per million doses of vaccine given.\nDr Neil Long BMBS FACEM FRCEM FRCPC. Emergency Physician at Kelowna hospital, British Columbia. Loves the misery of alpine climbing and working in austere environments (namely tertiary trauma centres). Supporter of FOAMed, lifelong education and trying to find that elusive peak performance."} +{"text": "Add \u00a326.50 Special Oz/Fiddlestix Discount Set to basket\nThe Free Reed \"Revival Masters\" Box-set of Peter Bellamy's masterpiece Ballad-Opera 'The Transports - The Silver Edition Box-Set' (FRDCD 2122), was released on 29 th March 2004\nIt's just over 25 years since the release of Peter Bellamy's masterwork \"The Transports - a Ballad Opera\" - a work that is now recognised as one of the true masterpieces of the Folk Revival.\nBellamy's masterwork, unavailable for some time, is now released as a 2-CD/Book/Box-set 25 th anniversary 'Silver Edition' of the ballad opera, on Free Reed's Revival Masters box set label.\nIts 1977 vinyl release was voted 'Folk LP of the year' - and 25 years on, it's still way up there, recently in:\n- MoJo Magazine's 'Top 100 Recordings of the 20th Century'\n- BBC 2's \"Best folk albums of the 20th century\" !\nCD1 of this lavish Silver Edition box-set features the remastered original 1977 recordings, performed by singers who are a veritable time-capsule of the front rank of the 1970s folk revival\n- Martin Carthy, Nic Jones\n- Mike & Norma Waterson\n- A L Lloyd, June Tabor\n- Cyril Tawney, Dave Swarbrick and many more) ?\nThe set's second CD 'The Transports 2004 ? Peter's Friends' is all new recordings by many of Peter's close friends who have revisited and reinterpreted his classic Transports songs, and their startling performances feature as CD2 of the set. Performers include:\n- Coope Boyes & Simpson , John Kirkpatrick, Steve Tilston\n- Fairport Convention and Fairport's Simon Nicol and Chris Leslie.\n- Grace Notes, Witches of Elswick, Tom McConville\n- Pete Morton, Damien Barber, and Bacca Pipes folk club.\nThe Set's fine 136-page book details the History of the First Fleet and of the English 'Transported Convicts' . There's a full discography, detailed artist biographies of both the 1977 and 2004 casts, with reminiscences, many interviews, and a Recording The Transports rare picture archive of Tony Fisher's previously unpublished photographs of the1977 sessions."} +{"text": "Federal Government,IMO back NPA kick start the process of establishing Port Community System.\n\u2026\u2026says, it will facilitate ease of doing business at the Port.\nThe Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Transportation and the technical advisory of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to back the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) kick start the process of establishing Port Community System (PCS).\nThe Port Community System is an electronic platform which connects the multiple systems operated by a variety of organisations that make up a seaport, airport or inland port community.\nAccording to the Managing Director of NPA,Mohammed Bello Koko,through his Representative, while addressing the guests at Sheraton Hotel,Ikeja, Lagos in a program put together by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) on Monday, 19th of December,2022, disclosed that the system will bring together all stakeholders in the port community aimed to facilitate ease of doing business in the ports.\nSpeaking at the event, the General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communication NPA, Mrs Yemisi Oyinlola who represented the Managing Director NPA,Mohammed Bello Koko spoke in a paper presentation titled \u201cNigeria and the Evolving New Port Order\u201d.\nDuring her presentation, She said,\u201dOur role as port players is to position the port on the part of competitiveness with focus on quality port services and right pricing, adding that\u201dThis is what underpins trade facilitation ideals which would ultimately expand the frontiers of trade and foster economic growth.\nKoko-Bello reiterated that for Nigeria to maximize the benefits of blue economy, both downstream and upstream operations have to be fully explored pointing out that shipping business must be taken beyond mere vessel and cargo handling at the port but must include other services such as bunkering, insurance, hinterland connectivity etc.\nAccording to him, \u201cMaritime activities made up of downstream and upstream operations. Downstream operation principally made up of Port operation and Bunkering, while the upstream consists of Insurance, connectivity logistics and shipping activities.\nDue to a number of inherent challenges,the Port operation is not performing optimally as Nigeria operates only in the port operation aspect of downstream operation.\n\u201cToday, Nigeria has not fully utilized the opportunity offered by the upstream maritime economy. This explains why Maritime sector has not contributed substantially to Nigerian economy.\n\u201cIn an effort to reposition Nigerian economy particularly the maritime sector, the managers of our economy need to pay requisite attention\u201d,Bello \u2013 Koko stressed.\nHe added that the electronic Truck-traffic Call-up system in Lagos Pilotage District towards addressing Truck congestion along the port access road has been effective saying that management has licensed of Thirty-Seven Satellite Truck Parks (with the capacity to accommodate 7,000 trucks) to service the incoming trucks to the ports in Lagos under the Electronic Truck Call-Up System (ETO) which became operational in July, 2021.\nAccording to the Managing Director,the registration and licensing of Twenty-Eight empty containers holding bays with a total capacity of 137,000 TEUs has also come on stream to tackle traffic situation along the port corridors."} +{"text": "All of our woodwork is made of 100% natural wood from renewable forests (see more on Lacava \"green\" initiative). Differences in color, grain, appearance and texture are inherent in all natural woodwork, and should be expected. Variances in these qualities are not deemed manufacturing defects, and will not be accepted as valid reasons to return or exchange any LACAVA wood bathroom furnishings. Wood samples provided by LACAVA are intended to represent the average appearance of each wood finish, and should not be viewed as exact representations of every individual piece of woodwork.\nWe offer a wide range of natural, stained and painted finishes for bath furnishings made of wood.\nNatural woods gradually change color over time depending on the initial wood color and element exposure. It's a natural aging process and should be expected. Generally, dark woods become lighter, light woods become darker, and direct sunlight will have a bleaching effect on any wood, as the UV light waves break down the chemical bonds of elements.\nThere is no one color-change definition that fits all woods species equally though; for example, natural cherry wood starts with light yellow, orange, and pink hues and over time becomes reddish and brown when exposed to natural light. Bamboo also darkens over time, while natural walnut starts with darker hues and becomes lighter with time. If the color change inherent to natural woods is not desired, stained woods offer a better color stability; nonetheless, stained colors will also change over long periods of time depending on the element and light exposure.\nFurniture pieces intended to be installed in the same room, especially when adjacent to one another, should be ordered at the same time to be produced in the same batch. This will ensure close match of patterns, wood grain, and color hues. Furniture pieces coming from different batches might have slight variances in color hues and different wood grain patterns. This is normal manufacturing process and should be taken into consideration when ordering wood furniture.\nOptional fluttini pattern on front and/or sides available for all finishes except weathered oak, driftwood, textured finishes. Available for collections:\nAquatre WB, Kubista, Pronto, Navi, Linea, Aquasei, Eleganza, Lunarossa, Brio\nOnly for Newterra and custom pieces that permit the use of solid wood all across.\nWe at LACAVA would love to share with you new exciting design solutions with newsletters sent only once a week. We do not sell or share your information, so please do not hesitate to sign up."} +{"text": "Identifying Juvenile Firesetters\nA Survey of the Operating Procedures, Risk Assessment Instruments and the Characteristics of Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Programs in the United States\n|John Jay College of Criminal Justice [New York; NY]\n|Dr. Dorothy Moses Schulz\n|M.A. in Criminal Justice\nJuvenile firesetting is a complex and dangerous problem. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) between 2005 and 2009 juvenile firesetters were responsible on average for 56,300 fires annually and, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, over the past twenty years more than half of juvenile arrests have been for arson. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Handbook provides risk assessment tools to assess future firesetting involvement. The fire service, because of its role in fire suppression and investigation, is often the initial contact for these juveniles. This study examined the characteristics, operations, and utility of the Handbook's assessment instruments. Findings were that while programs operate according to FEMA\u2019s guidelines, fewer than half utilized FEMA's assessment instruments."} +{"text": "A team at UC Riverside led by computer science assistant professor Ahmed Eldawy is collaborating with researchers at Stanford University and Vanderbilt University to develop a dataset that uses data science to study the spread of wildfires. The dataset can be used to simulate the spread of wildfires to help firefighters plan emergency response and conduct evacuation. It can also help simulate how fires might spread in the near future under the effects of deforestation and climate change, and aid risk assessment and planning of new infrastructure development.\nThe open-source dataset, named WildfireDB, contains over 17 million data points that capture how fires have spread in the contiguous United States over the last decade. The dataset can be used to train machine learning models to predict the spread of wildfires.\n\u201cOne of the biggest challenges is to have a detailed and curated dataset that can be used by machine learning algorithms,\u201d said Eldawy. \u201cWildfireDB is the first comprehensive and open-source dataset that relates historical fire data with relevant covariates such as weather, vegetation, and topography.\u201d\nFirst responders depend on understanding and predicting how a wildfire spreads to save lives and property and to stop the fire from spreading. They need to figure out the best way to allocate limited resources across large areas. Traditionally, fire spread is modeled by tools that use physics-based modeling. This method could be improved with the addition of more variables, but until now, there was no comprehensive, open-source data source that combines fire occurrences with geo-spatial features such as mountains, rivers, towns, fuel levels, vegetation, and weather.\nEldawy, along with UCR doctoral student Samriddhi Singla and undergraduate researcher Vinayak Gajjewar, utilized a novel system called Raptor, which was developed at UCR to process high-resolution satellite data such as vegetation and weather. Using Raptor, they combined historical wildfires with other geospatial features, such as weather, topography, and vegetation, to build a dataset at a scale that included the most of the United States.\nWildfireDB has mapped historical fire data in the contiguous United States between 2012 to 2017 with spatial and temporal resolutions that allow researchers to home in on the daily behavior of fire in regions as small as 375-meter square polygons. Each fire occurrence includes type of vegetation, fuel type, and topography. The dataset does not include Alaska or Hawaii.\nTo use the dataset, researchers or firefighters can select information relevant to their situation from WildfireDB and train machine learning models that can model the spread of wildfires. These trained models can then be used by firefighters or researchers to predict the spread of wildfires in real time.\n\u201cPredicting the spread of wildfire in real time will allow firefighters to allocate resources accordingly and minimize loss of life and property\u201d said Singla, the paper\u2019s first author.\nThe paper, \u201cWildfireDB: an open-source dataset connecting wildfire spread with relevant determinants,\u201d will be presented at the 35th Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2021) Track on Datasets and Benchmarks and is available here. A visualization of the dataset is available here. Eldawy, Singla, and Gajjewar were joined in the research by Ayan Mukhopadhyay, Michael Wilbur, and Abhishek Dubey at Vanderbilt University; and Tina Diao, Mykel Kochenderfer, and Ross Shachter at Stanford University."} +{"text": "Hella Grip OG Sloth Zack Martin Pro Scooter Griptape \u2013 24\u201d x 6\u201d\nAvailability: Out Of Stock\nBased out of Northern California in the bay area, Hella grip was started by riders for riders. Hella Grip has many different grip tape designs and colors to give you a wide variety to choose from. This design is the \"OG Sloth Zack Martin\" which is 100% Made in the USA and is a top quality high end Grip Tape. Made of Premium Quality Silicone Carbide Grit Formula that provides great traction, but won't wear out shoes. Featuring a Tear Proof-Water Proof PVC Liner and highly aggressive weatherproof adhesive. Hella Grip is extremely durable and built to last. New Hella Grip size is 6\" wide and 24\" long which is a perfect fit for almost any deck on the market!\n- Hella Grip Logo Finish\n- Medium grain with ultra strong grip adhesive\n- Width: 6 Inches (15.2cm)\n- Length: 24 Inches (61cm)\n|Black, Grey, Red\n|Courier Shipping 3-5 day\n|Courier Shipping 1-2 Day\nRest of UK\nInternational Delivery Information\nFor information regarding international delivery please click here.\nWe warranty all orders for genuine manufacturing defects up to 30 days from delivery (not damage caused through use). If any issues arise after this time, warranty cover will be passed over to the brands & suppliers we work with. Full details on the warranty period/conditions etc.\nPlease note, any scooter or other products sold that used in an extreme manner or at a skate park, have limited warranty cover due to the nature of use they are put through. To raise a warranty claim just contact us, with your order number, details of the fault and a photograph/video of the issue to provide sufficient evidence.\nEasy 30 Day Returns\nWe provide a simply returns form with all orders, if you\u2019re not happy after receiving the item within the first 30 days, you\u2019re able to return it for a refund. This does not cover product warranty periods. More info"} +{"text": "Sooner or later, we think about life, sum up some results, ask ourselves the question: \u201cDoes everything go the way you want?\u201d And thank God, if the answer is: \u201cYes. That's exactly right. \u201d And there would be more such people, satisfied with themselves and with what is around - work, neighbors, country, climate, orders, children, prospects, stability and so on. And even in this case, getting acquainted with the new information is also useful, are you successful because you know how to use the information correctly and on time? And friends and relatives are drawn to you for advice and help?\nAnd if you are only looking for the answer to the question \u201cwhat, how to change your life for the better,\u201d then you are definitely at the right place.\nA little information about Bulgaria can help those who think about the changes in their lives and decide to connect it with this country. The availability of real estate will not automatically make you a resident of the country, but there is a certain procedure that allows you to obtain a residence permit, which, in comparison with other EU countries, is quite accessible to the average Russian. That is why Bulgaria is so popular for acquiring European real estate. And for those who are less decisive or less informed, who want to make their choice for sure, \u201con their own skin\u201d, as they say, to check their future habitat, there is an intermediate option - to temporarily live in the country. And here we will advise, answer all questions, choose a rental, do not \u201cdrop out\u201d, help.\nA mild, warm climate, cultural identity, similarity of mentality, simplified survival in a new country, rich history and preserved architecture, an abundance of balneological factors, the sea. Low prices.\nThe main thing I want to say\nWe are only conditionally \"seller\" and \"buyer\".\nBuying real estate will help to save the accumulated funds, to prevent them from collapsing in a crisis. A new stage in life - for sure! - will bring new joys. And no matter what decision you make - to continue relations with our company or not - just be happy! Dear, our customers!"} +{"text": "Ottolenghi and Tamimi's lifelong explorations of the diverse cuisines, flavors, and ingredients of Jerusalem have inspired this novel cookbook. Jerusalem is clear and straightforward enough for home chefs, but the more experienced will embrace the at times detailed ingredients list as forays into the tangled alleys of Israeli cooking. The authors intersperse the sections with observations on the history and culture of Jerusalem drawn from their childhoods and visits back.\nHeidi Swanson write recipes with tactile clarity and sympathy for the home chef. The recipes in Super Natural Everyday are creative, but always simple and nourishing. Heidi encourages flexibility with her ingredients; you can tailor your recipes to the season and your geography. I highly recommend this immensely readable, West Coast\u2013inspired cookbook.\nAuthor of Whole Life Nutrition, Alissa Segersten touches upon a lesser known diet shown to offer much insight into one's unique dietary needs and/or struggles. Providing a guided 28-day program, Segersten incorporates an in-depth description of common yet unnoticed intolerances and the effect they have on the body. Segersten succeeds in offering many unique and natural solutions to aid the body's recovery and resilience. The Elimination Diet is a key resource for those looking to resolve long-standing health challenges in a nurturing yet effective manner."} +{"text": "Introducing a call for papers for the proposed workshop on Self-Programming in AGI Systems. The workshop will be part of the next conference on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), hosted by Google, Inc. August 3-6th, at its headquarter facilities in Mountain view, California, USA.\nA compact description of areas of interest is included in this post, and full descriptions, questions of interest, information and submission guidelines can be found on our dedicated workshop page.\nSelf-Programming in AGI Systems \u2013 Call for Papers\nThe behavior of a computer system consists of a sequence of operations. A major difference between conventional systems and intelligent systems is that the former follow predetermined programs provided by human programmers, while the latter systems are capable of \u201cself-programming\u201d in the sense that their behavior is not always explicitly specified by a human, but rather \u201cdecided by the system itself\u201d to various degrees. In a broad sense many existing AI techniques can be considered as capable of \u201cself-programming\u201d, including, for example, abilities for searching, planning, production systems, genetic programming, inductive logic programming, reinforcement learning, reactive agent/robot, adaptive agent/robot and so on. Therefore, self-programming is often achieved via learning, though there are other possibilities.\nArtificial General Intelligence\nThe term \u201cartificial general intelligence\u201d (AGI) refers to general-purpose systems with an integrative and holistic intellectual and cognitive abilities. For a system to be considered AGI, some form of self-programming is necessary component, since such systems have to be capable of learning whole new skill-sets from experience, not simply improving performance on a single or a small set of pre-programmed tasks. Existing AI techniques can only achieve this to a certain degree and many problems remain unsolved. Many techniques are yet to be discovered to achieve advanced levels of system autonomy. Given the special requirements of AGI, we need to compare and evaluate alternative answers to fundamental questions related to self-programming processes.\nThe proposed AGI-11 Workshop on \u201cSelf-Programming in AGI Systems\u201d provides an opportunity for AGI researchers to discuss these questions. Please see our dedicated workshop page for further information.\nThe AGI conference, the 4th in its series, will be held August 3-6th (Wed-Sat), 2011. The exact date of the workshop has yet to be determined. Information is provided on the official AGI Conference Website.\nWorkshop Organizing Committee\nKristinn R. Th\u00f3risson (Reykjavik University, thorissonru.is)\nPei Wang (Temple University, pei.wangtemple.edu)\nDeon Garrett (Icelandic Institute for Intelligent Machines, deoniiim.is)"} +{"text": "30th Anniversary Edition. Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. It is a book to recommend to your friends in industry - even to your bosses - but not to your competitors.\nAlex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has ninety days to save his plant - or it will be closed by corporate HQ, with hundreds of job losses. It takes a chance meeting with a professor from student days - Jonah - to help him break out of conventional ways of thinking to see what needs to be done. The story of Alex's fight to save his plant is more than compulsive reading. It contains a serious message for all managers in industry and explains the ideas, which underline the Theory of Constraints (TOC), developed by Eli Goldratt.\nOne of Eli Goldratt s convictions was that the goal of an individual or an organization should not be defined in absolute terms. A good definition of a goal is one that sets us on a path of ongoing improvement.\nPursuing such a goal necessitates more than one breakthrough. In fact it requires many. To be in a position to identify these breakthroughs we should have a deep understanding of the underlying rules of our environment. Twenty-five years after writing The Goal, Dr. Goldratt wrote Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. In this article he provided the underlying rules of operations. This article appears at the end of this book."} +{"text": "Who declared November 11 would be Armistice Day?\nU.S. President Woodrow Wilson\nOne year later, in November 1919, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day.\nWhy is the 11 of November important?\nA two-minute silence was held at 11am to remember the people who have died in wars around the world. Remembrance Day marks the day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. Remembrance Sunday is also marked each year, this falls on the second Sunday in November.\nDid ww1 end on the 11th minute?\nOn this day, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends. At 5 a.m. that morning, Germany, bereft of manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion, signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiegne, France.\nWhat time is 1 minute of silence?\nThe National Retail Association encourages retailers to observe the one-minute\u2019s silence on Remembrance Day on the 11th of November at 11.00am to pay tribute to those who have served during times of war and armed conflict.\nIs it 1 minute silence or 2?\nSince 1919, on the second Sunday of November, otherwise known as Remembrance Sunday, a two minute silence has been observed at 11am at war memorials, cenotaphs, religious services and shopping centres throughout the country.\nWhat happens if November 11 falls on a Saturday or Sunday?\nVeterans Day is a U.S. Federal Holiday, that is always celebrated on November 11th. If the Holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the previous Friday. If the Holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.\nWhat is the difference between Remembrance Day and Armistice Day?\nThe UK has come together for Remembrance Day, which is also known as Armistice Day. A two-minute silence was held at 11am to remember the people who have died in wars around the world. Remembrance Day marks the day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918."} +{"text": "Embeddings Among Toruses and Meshes\nToruses and meshes include graphs of many varieties of topologies, with lines, rings, and hypercubes being special cases. Given a d-dimensional torus or mesh G and a c-dimensional torus or mesh H of the same size, we study the problem of embedding G in H to minimize the dilation cost. For increasing dimension cases (d < c) in which the shapes of G and H satisfy the condition of expansion, the dilation costs of our embeddings are either 1 or 2, depending on the types of graphs of G and H. These embeddings a,re optimal except when G is a torus of even size and H is a mesh. For lowering dimension cases (d > c) in which the shapes of G and H satisfy the condition of reduction, the dilation costs of our embeddings depend on the shapes of G and H. These embeddings, however, are not optimal in general. For the special cases in which G and H are square, the embedding results above can always be used to construct embeddings of G in H: these embeddings are all optimal for increasing dimension cases in which the dimension of H is divisible by the dimension of G, and all optimal to within a constant for fixed values of d and c for lowering dimension cases. Our main analysis technique is based on a generalization of Gray code for radix-2 (binary) numbering system to similar sequences for mixed-radix numbering systems."} +{"text": "Designed by Contec Systems, dataSOFT CONFIG is a unique Windows software application that allows you to reconfigure and customize your PLC\u2019s program and subsequent operation of the CEM Systems without relying on the original Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) vendor for changes to your programming.\nNO NEED TO KNOW LADDER LOGIC IN ORDER TO PROGRAM YOUR PLC\nContec\u2019s standard dataSOFT CONFIG ladder logic program contains hundreds of pre-programmed operating sequences which control the sampling, calibration, and housekeeping cycles of your system without requiring the knowledge of PLC ladder logic programming or vendor assistance.\nA software companion to Contec\u2019s dataSOFT SUITE environmental data acquisition software, dataSOFT CONFIG has numerous setup windows containing easy to use matrix tables and sequence timing delays.\nYou simply construct the sequential operating requirements of your PLC by selecting which digital outputs will be energized during each operating sequence and how long to keep the outputs energized before moving to the next sequence.\nYou can even change when the PLC records zero and span calibration data or to use digital inputs to record the zero and span data from Opacity or Stack Flow Monitors.\nAdditionally, dataSOFT CONFIG will allow you to shut down the sample pump or to prevent a calibration cycle based upon the presence or absence of digital inputs that may be connected to sample pressure or moisture monitoring devices.\nOnce you have configured dataSOFT CONFIG, a simple click of the Save button will download the new configuration to the PLC. The PLC ladder logic will automatically configure the PLC\u2019s operation of the CEM to your new requirements.\ndataSOFT CONFIG communicates with Allen Bradley\u2019s PLC based hardware families."} +{"text": "Down to Earth has been dedicated to offering fine aromatics since 1992. Not only do they have one of the largest Essential Oil collections this side of the Mississippi, but they offer a fine selection of blends to complement your aromatic needs. Following the tradition of the Apothecary, they create their own original formulas including body oils, lotions, balms, and other body care products.\nDown to Earth has been located in The Cotton Exchange for 28 years and is owned by Eva Terashima. The store first started out as a table on the side of the road and has now grown to the beautiful store you see today. What makes Down to Earth even more unique is that the fixtures located in the store are from the 1880s, bringing together the Apothecary feel.\nDown to Earth is known for its many aromas that are created in-house and amazing skincare products. Follow Down to Earth on Facebook @Down2EarthOils and Instagram @down_to_earth_oils . You can also check out their website at http://www.downtoearthoils.com/ or stop by their store today! Their hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm."} +{"text": "The blind, Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng will be presented with the first-ever 'Westminster Award' for his contribution to human rights, human life and human dignity on Monday, 20 May.\nIntimidated, beaten, arrested and imprisoned, Chen Guangcheng, who lost his sight as a baby, is a self-taught lawyer and human rights activist who has challenged the brutal practices of forced abortion and compulsory sterilisation of women pursued by the authorities in China, which have led to tens of millions of babies being killed. He escaped house arrest, fled to the American Embassy in Bejing and was eventually permitted to fly to the USA with his wife and children. Chen refuses to be silenced and is coming to London and Brussels to share his experiences with senior politicians and to call for tough international action to put pressure on the Chinese Government to end these barbaric practices.\nThe award, an engraved silver platter to be known as the Westminster Award for Human Life, Human Rights and Human Dignity, will be presented to Chen in the Grand Committee Room of the House of Commons, London, by the Vice Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-life Group, Fiona Bruce MP (Cons. Congleton,) and Chris Whitehouse, a Trustee of the Right to Life Charitable Trust, in the presence of an invited audience of MPs, Peers, human rights activists and the media.\nSpeaking today, Fiona Bruce MP said: \u201cChen Guangcheng\u2019s fight for respect for life from its earliest moments - at great personal cost to himself - stands out as a beacon of bravery across the world. It will be an honour for all present to acknowledge this when he receives his very much deserved award in Westminster tomorrow.\u201d\nChen Guangcheng commented through a translator saying: \u201cI am truly honoured and delighted to receive this first ever Westminster Award on this my first ever visit to the British Parliament. I have always been encouraged in my work by the knowledge that I had friends here in the Palace of Westminster and throughout the United Kingdom. I thank them all for their support.\u201d\nLord Alton of Liverpool who invited Chen to London said: \u201cChen must rank as one of the great men of this generation. He loves his country and its people but not its coercive one child policy. One day he will be celebrated in China as a national hero who bravely stood against the system and paid a heavy price for doing so\".\nRight to Life Trustee, Chris Whitehouse added: \u201cChen\u2019s family in China continue to be brutalised, intimidated and threatened. This must stop. In saluting Chen\u2019s truly remarkable courage we call on the Chinese authorities to cease their cowardly bullying of his innocent family and friends\u201d.\nChen\u2019s campaigning work is actively supported by China Aid in recognition of which Right to Life will also be presenting Chen with a cheque along with the award. The visit was sponsored by the LIFE Charity, the Christian campaign group CARE, and the Right to Life Charitable Trust."} +{"text": "Breanne Litts & David Gagnon\nReminiscent of the introduction of the iPhone ten years ago, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) hardware have had sudden enhancements in accessibility and usability that may quickly lead to ubiquity. These media invite education researchers to adopt situated and sociocultural notions of learning for their study based on the inherent ability of AR and VR to both immerse learners in realistic contexts of action as well as fuse virtual content with place. To promote broad investigation and impact, we have developed a narrative-based mobile game development platform called ARIS (Augmented Reality and Interactive Storytelling) that invites researchers, educators and learners to become designers of AR learning experiences. To build on this work, we argue to explore a new genre of immersive learning experiences using AR and VR technologies. We show how learners can build their own immersive experiences through \u201cStoryCoding,\u201d a storytelling approach to programming concept that supports new opportunities for computational thinking across the curriculum. We also introduce \u201cHolographic Learning Experiences,\u201d which draw on technology such similar to the HoloLens to create immersive experiences. The projects we present will demonstrate the merit and impact of investigating immersive learning experiences as a new genre of learning."} +{"text": "Our employees are our ambassadors for our values\nOur first priority in the workplace is to protect the health and well-being of all of our people. We take a proactive approach to health and safety; our goal is continuous improvement in the prevention of occupational disease and injuries.\nOur approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, personal ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being. This is important to our success and the superior returns we aim to achieve for all our stakeholders.\nWe aim to achieve our key deliverables efficiently as a path to industry-leading returns, while maintaining a clear focus on excellence, quality, sustainability and continuous improvement in everything we do.\nWe recognise that our activities can have an impact on our society and the environment. We care profoundly about our performance in relation to environmental protection, human rights and health and safety.\nWe value open relationships and communication based on integrity, co-operation, transparency and mutual benefit, with our people, our customers, our suppliers, governments and society in general."} +{"text": "unlimited liability, shareholder, Nova Scotia, Companies Act, corporations, courts, debt, parent companies, financial crisis, bankruptcy\nFor over 30 years, unlimited liability companies have been ubiquitous in USCanadian M&A transactions. Typically interposed between a US parent company and a Canadian operating company, these entities quietly function to make such structures more tax efficient. They are facilitated by Nova Scotia's venerable Companies Act, which has allowed for the incorporation of corporations with unlimited liability for over a hundred years. Unlimited liability of shareholders is the singular defining characteristic of the ULC, but the precise nature of ULC shareholder liability was apparently regarded as something of a technicality and rarely, if ever, closely examined in the professional or academic literature or considered by the courts. Perhaps unlimited liability was considered too familiar a concept to require detailed analysis, or perhaps it was considered irrelevant in practice because the debts of modern ULCs are typically guaranteed by their parent companies. In such a structure, the liability of the parent company seems clear This apparent clarity proved illusory, however, following the recent financial crisis, when a number of ULC parent companies faced bankruptcy and restructuring and the precise nature of their unlimited liability was suddenly the subject of intense scrutiny and conflict.\nSarah P. Bradley, \"Unlimited Liability in the Modern Context: An Examination of Shareholder Liability in Nova Scotia Unlimited Liability Companies\" (2015) 38:1 Dal LJ 69."} +{"text": "Handgun Ownership Raises Odds for Gun Suicide\nMONDAY, Feb. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Owning a handgun increases a person's risk of firearm-related suicide more than owning a shotgun, a new study finds.\nResearchers surveyed surviving loved ones of 121 gun owners who had died by suicide, including 93 who died by a firearm and 28 by other means.\nThe survey respondents were asked about the types and numbers of firearms the person who died had owned.\nAccording to the findings, 77% of those who died using a firearm and 61% of those who died by another method owned a handgun, the survey found. Nearly 90% of people who only owned handguns used a firearm in their suicide death, compared to about 82% of those who only owned shotguns.\nThe study, published online Feb. 11 in the journal Archives of Suicide Research, also found that the more firearms a person owned, the less likely they were to use one to take their own life.\nThe finding surprised study author Michael Anestis. He is executive director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University, in West Piscataway.\n\"Although such stockpiling may increase the odds of other problematic outcomes, it appears from our results that the risk for firearm suicide may actually be highest among those who own only one or a small number of firearms,\" Anestis said in a university news release.\nSuicide deaths have increased 33% in the United States in the last 18 years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\nIn an attempt to reduce suicides, researchers are trying to identify factors that affect whether a person uses a firearm or other methods to take their own life, Anestis noted.\n\"It is clear that firearm access increases risk of suicide death overall, but little is known about what differentiates firearm owners who die by suicide using a firearm from those who choose another method despite having firearm access,\" he explained.\nShotguns, which tend to be used mainly for recreational purposes like hunting, are often stored in hunting lodges or with locking devices, Anestis said. That makes them less accessible than handguns, which are often bought for protection and may be stored loaded and easily accessible.\n\"It also may simply be that any firearm in the home bestows risk of use as a suicide method, but that when multiple types of firearms are owned, an individual is likely to default to handguns due to logistical issues or ease of access,\" he suggested.\nThe findings may help improve knowledge about which people at risk for suicide are most likely to use firearms, which could lead to more effective interventions, Anestis added.\nThe U.S. National Institute of Mental Health has more on suicide prevention.\nSOURCE: Rutgers University, news release, Feb. 11, 2021"} +{"text": "Most Popular Products\nEpoxy Coated Barrels\nBuy from us premium class Epoxy Coated Barrels that are in high demand due to their high durability and robustness. These mild steel containers are manufactured by using advanced production technologies that result in high dimensional accuracy which result in high dimensional accuracy and smoother surface finish. They are provided with a non-reactive coating that gives excellent protection from corrosive chemicals that result in longer service life. The offered Epoxy Coated Barrels come in various sizes with a maximum volumetric capacity of 210 liters. Buyers can get these highly robust cylindrical containers in bulk with a supply ability of 50 units per day."} +{"text": "As the leading choice for Residential Pest Control Services in Bodakdev, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to your unique needs. Our expert technicians employ state-of-the-art techniques and eco-friendly products to address a wide range of pest issues, from common household nuisances to more stubborn infestations.\nAt Span ShieldPest Control Service, we understand the importance of a pest-free living space. That's why our Best Residential Pest Control Services in Bodakdev are designed not only to eliminate existing pests but also to prevent future infestations. We utilize advanced technologies to identify and target pest breeding grounds, ensuring a long-lasting solution that goes beyond mere extermination.\nAs one of the Top 10 Residential Pest Control Services in Bodakdev, our commitment to excellence is unwavering. We prioritize the health and safety of your family, employing methods that are both effective and environmentally responsible. Our comprehensive approach covers a spectrum of pests, including but not limited to ants, cockroaches, rodents, termites and more. Our team of highly trained professionals is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to handle any pest control challenge. We take pride in being a top-tier choice for Residential Pest Control Services in Bodakdev, offering prompt and reliable solutions that give you peace of mind. Whether you're dealing with a sudden infestation or looking for preventive measures, we've got you covered.\nChoosing Span Shield Pest Control Service means opting for excellence in pest control. We go beyond the conventional by incorporating the latest advancements in the industry. Our commitment to being the Best Residential Pest Control Services in Bodakdev is evident in our proactive approach, where we not only address current issues but also implement preventive measures to ensure a pest-free future for your home. Our services extend beyond the immediate problem, focusing on creating a living space that is inhospitable to pests. By incorporating industry-best practices, we set ourselves apart as leaders in the field. Join the countless satisfied customers who have entrusted us as their preferred choice among the Top Residential Pest Control Services in Bodakdev."} +{"text": "***MA - ACTION ALERT***\nRaw Milk Hearing in Framingham, MA, This Wednesday, December 16\nDear Raw Milk Fans,\nWE NEED YOU NOW!\nThere will be a hearing this Wednesday night, December 16, at 7PM, that will determine whether or not Doug Stephan is granted a license to sell raw milk from his farm in Framingham, Massachusetts, a town of 70,000 or so people 20 miles west of Boston.\nThe meeting will be in the Blumer Room in the Town Hall, 150 Concord St, Framingham, MA. Click here for a map and directions. There's a train that leaves South Station, Boston at 6:15PM and arrives in Framingham at 6:52PM; the town hall is a few minutes' walk from the train station. This sounds like a good option. Bring a book for the train ride. Might I suggest The Raw Milk Revolution, by David E. Gumpert?\nTHE MORE PEOPLE SHOW UP AT THIS HEARING TO SUPPORT DOUG, THE BETTER HIS CHANCES.\nPersonally, I would be thrilled to have a 30-cow raw milk dairy within 20 minutes of my house in Cambridge. The closest one right now is 40 minutes away (Oake Knoll Ayrshires in Foxoro), and is quite small\u201410 cows last I herd (sic). Stephan's farm would only be the 26th raw milk dairy in Massachusetts, a bellwether state on many issues.\nSO IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT, PLEASE COME TO THE MEETING!\nSPREAD THE WORD!\nClick here for the meeting agenda. There will be stuff going on at the meeting besides the raw milk hearing\u2014but I can guarantee that the raw milk part will be the highlight!\nSome additional background:\nMy understanding is that this is the first time anyone in Framingham has applied to the city Board of Health for such a license. As such, precedent will be set. There are three possible outcomes: the board could grant the license; the board could grant the license, but with town-specific requirements that are tougher than the state requirements; or the board could deny the license. This hearing is a very important one in Massachusetts, and could point the way for future such hearings.\nDoug will make the case that his dairy farm cannot survive selling milk for pasteurization. In the past year and a half, the price paid to him by dairy corporations has dropped from $28 or $29 for a hundredweight, to $12 or $13 for a hundredweight. It costs him $24 per hundredweight to produce the milk.\nHere are some articles on the issue:\nThe outcome of this case will have bearing on all of our ability to get raw milk, and to get the food we want, the way we want it, not just in Massachusetts, but around the US. Now is the time to act."} +{"text": "MB Capital and GT Capital Announce Acquisition of General Extrusion Inc.\nYoungstown, Ohio, January 1, 2024 \u2013 MB Capital, in partnership with GT Capital, is pleased to announce the acquisition of General Extrusion Inc. (GEI), a leading company in the aluminum extrusion industry based in Youngstown, Ohio. This strategic acquisition, effective as of January 1, 2024, marks a significant step in MB Capital and GT Capital\u2019s manufacturing strategy, enhancing their capabilities and creating synergies with other companies within the group.\nMB Capital, a Toledo, Ohio-based family office with a focus on manufacturing and distribution companies, has long been committed to long-term investments aimed at company growth and market expansion. This acquisition fits perfectly within this investment philosophy, promising to amplify both reach and capabilities.\nGT Capital, led by Gilles Teste, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, will play a pivotal role in this new chapter. Gilles Teste will step in as the new CEO of General Extrusion International, LLC, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.\nA Union of Strengths\n\u201cThis acquisition represents a tremendous opportunity for our group to expand our manufacturing capacity and capabilities in the Midwest,\u201d said Gilles Teste, GT Capital. \u201cWe feel privileged to continue the great legacy that the Schuler family has left behind at GEI and are excited about building on this foundation in Youngstown.\u201d\nGEI, known for its innovative approach in the manufacturing sector, recently installed a state-of-the-art 8-inch extrusion press, demonstrating its commitment to cutting-edge technology and quality. Under the new ownership, GEI is poised to explore new opportunities and add more fabrication capabilities, significantly enhancing its market presence and service offerings.\nThe acquisition by MB Capital and GT Capital is expected to yield considerable benefits for GEI, including an expanded customer base, enhanced production capabilities, and access to broader markets. The integration of GEI into the MB and GT Capital portfolio will be carried out with a focus on maintaining operational excellence and continuing to provide high-quality services to all clients.\nFor more information regarding this acquisition, please contact:\nAssociate Director, MB Capital"} +{"text": "Beautiful lanyard, came with the wrong colour rope but I got so many compliments on it regardless. Adds a nice statement to every teaching outfit.\nSuch an awesome product, this was perfect and my main present for my teacher basket. It\u2019s great quality and comes in so many colour choices.\nMy lanyard is perfect!!!\nThe quality is amazing, and I love the flower acrylic style so much!\nAlso, the product was quick to arrive so thank you Milkie Co!\nAbsolutely satisfied with the quality and perfection of my cute lanyard. Kids absolutely love it and have received many compliments from everyone!!!\nThank you @ Milkie Co just perfect\ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffc\nSuch an amazing purchase for a colleague ... so happy with the quality of the beads, not just the gorgeous colours.\nAbsolutely love it !\nBrought it for a friend who\u2019s been doing placement and she loved it so much . High quality and beautiful choice of colours\nI absolutely love my lanyard! I was so impressed with how accommodating they were to my customisation requests of the flower lanyard. I got custom-coloured beads and a change in font, with no problem. I also love the fact that the font size is quite large, so my name can actually be seen clearly and people don't have to squint to read it. I particularly love the rainbow glitter back piece I chose, as my name popped! I received so many compliments. Thank you Milkie Co.\nI ordered one of these lanyards and I absolutely love it. Being able to chose your own colours from the millions of colours that ash stocks just shows how dedicated she is to making products that suit everyone! Only the highest quality of materials are used for all her lanyards! I highly recommend this product\nI recently purchased a personalised lanyard for my upcoming placements as a teacher and I couldn\u2019t be any more impressed with the product I received! I customised a rainbow lanyard and I\u2019m blown away with the quality, workmanship and overall cuteness of it!! My friends saw mine and loved it so much that they also ordered one for themselves! I\u2019d highly recommend ordering one if you are interested because they really are as good as they look!!!"} +{"text": "top of page\nAn initial coaching consultation will help us determine if we are a good fit, prior to me taking you as coaching client.\nCoaching programs are unique to each individual and will vary in length, averaging from 3 - 6 months.\nCoaching will be via video-conference or phone call. Regular coaching session may be up to 60 min long and are held in the strictest confidence, adhering to ICF's Code of Ethics\nSingle session is great for someone who wants to get a feel for coaching.\nAlso the single session is ideal for the client who has one, clear, targeted issue to address, and who can implement behavioural and thought change independently without support.\nFor single session I use an organic approach to coaching, focusing on the issue or concern presented by the client.\nPackage is ideal for the client who seeks a positive transformation in their life and is committed to his goals.\nPackage includes Discovery 2h Session plus 10h weekly/bi-weekly sessions, email and accountability support between sessions.\nUnlike the organic approach used in the Single Session, the time luxury provided by Package allows for a deep exploration.\nWe start with an assessment on the client's current life, then we move on discovering what he or she truly values, and what he or she most deeply desires, both today and in the future.\nWe uncover the beliefs, circumstances and other blocks that have stood in the client's way thus far.\nWe create clear, doable goals to start moving toward purposeful happy life; we use accountability tools to ensure each goal is met.\nbottom of page"} +{"text": "BROUGHT TO YOU BY Mortons on the Move\nIn Latin, the verb \u201cpotare\u201d means \u201cto drink.\u201d That\u2019s how we get the word potable. Experts believe the term has been in constant use since the times that the Romans built the aqueducts. We wonder if there has always been confusion over its meaning in the hundreds of years since.\nHere\u2019s another way to break it down. Think of the word \u201cpotable\u201d as an assurance that the water is safe. On the other hand, consider \u201cnon-potable\u201d to be a warning \u2013 it may as well have a red flag attached to the sign. If a faucet, fountain, spigot, or hose is labeled simply as \u201cwater,\u201d that leaves some doubt.\nYou can treat the water with a few drops of chlorine bleach or iodine. Others prefer to use calcium hypochlorite in a granular form. In addition, a few different companies produce water purification tablets to disinfect non-potable water.\nHeating water to the boiling point of 212 degrees Fahrenheit is one of the most common ways of removing potentially harmful contaminants. It\u2019s effective and doesn\u2019t require any additional chemicals. That\u2019s why communities issue notices to boil water in the event of emergencies or burst pipes.\nJoin 10,000+ other adventurers to receive educating, entertaining, and inspiring articles about RV Travel Destinations, RV Gear, and Off-Grid Living to jump-start your adventures today!"} +{"text": "Due to the bidirectional data exchange from LV to external software, the LV programs can be used in their user interface. (e.g. ADD-In technology)\nFor pressure vessel design, simultaneous design and calculation can be carried out with the appropriate CAD program, material extracts can be created and CNC programs generated.\nInterface to ANSYS Mechanical (In planning stage)\nWith this interface you can create an FE model from your strength calculation and then perform an FE analysis in ANSYS Mechanical.\nThe core of the integration of LV Design ATLAS and ANSYS Workbench is the fast parameter exchange in the form of a parameter editor, via which the user can link freely selectable parameters.\nThe exchange is possible bi-directionally.\nWith the Scenario Manager it is possible to easily calculate different variants of an apparatus. Different variants can mean, for example, that entire series of a heat exchanger with different shell diameters, tube diameters, tube pitches, tube passages etc. are calculated or that different load cases (variation of mass flows, temperatures, power etc.) are simulated for a given heat exchanger.\nThe great advantage of the scenario manager is that all input data for the different scenarios is completely predefined in an EXCEL table and automatically transferred to the program. This saves an enormous amount of time, as almost any number of calculations can be carried out at once.\nInterface to VISIO\nVisual vessel configurator\nAn interface to Microsoft Visio is now available for the calculation programs / modules. This extends the range of functions of the calculation programs by a multitude of helpful functions.\nA license of Microsoft VISIO 2013 / 2016 (Standard Edition) is required to use the LV-VISIO interface. We recommend Microsoft VISIO 2016.\nList price (1 license): 500 EUR plus VAT\nInterface to Excel (MS-Office)\nLV software comes standard with a bidirectional interface that can be used to transfer data from LV to Excel and from EXCEL to LV.\nInterface to 3D-CAD SolidWorks\nPressure vessel parts are calculated directly in the SolidWorks design environment.\nUniversal CAD Interface\nInterface to 3D-CAD ALIBRE Design\nBi-directional interface to a cost-effective 3D CAD program from Alibre.\nLV software programs can be integrated into the Design II simulation program.\nDieser Beitrag ist auch verf\u00fcgbar auf:"} +{"text": "|Zone and Permit\n|open, no permit\n|This dramatic close- up traverse along the south flanks of Diran and Phuparash crosses a rugged pass.\nRakhan Gali (4548m) is a pass connecting the Bagrot and Haramosh valleys that skirts the southern ramparts of the Rakaposhi- Haramosh Range. The remarkably scenic route is seldom used because people prefer to travel by vehicle along the roads between villages in these valleys.\nThe Swiss Foundations for Alpine Research 1:250,000 orographical map Karakoram (Sheet 1) covers the trek.\nGuides and Porters\nPorters ask for per stage, plus the payment for food rations. Porters do not ask for the clothing and equipment allowance. Porters from Bagrot only carry loads between Chirah and Rakhan Gali, which is the boundary of Bagrot\u2019s territory, and Haramosh porters carry between Rakhan Gali and the Gilgit- Skardu road. Large parties need to change porters, which can be prearranged by sending a message to Khaltaro, but smaller parties may be able to avoid it.\nGETTING TO/FROM THE TREK\nTo the Start\nSee the Diran Base Camp trek\nFrom the Finish\nSassi- Gilgit wagons; vehicles travelling along the Gilgit- Skardu road are fairly frequent.\nDay 1 : Chirah to Gargoh\n4- 5 hours, 12km, 800m ascent\nFrom Chirah (2700m), a trail climbs the east side of the valley above the Hinarche Glacier, then drops to the Burche Glacier\u2019s silty outwash stream. Cross the footbridge and ascend through Sat village, whose fields and forests hug the Burche Valley\u2019s north side. Continue to Dar, a summer settlement two to three hours from Chirah, and descend to the glacier. The trail moves onto the glacier and in 1.5Km it divides. One branch heads east to Rakhan Gali and the other heads north off the glacier. The north branch follows a clear stream through a pretty valley busy with logging activity. Beyond this valley are pastures and glaciers at the base of Miar peaks (6824m). From these pastures, it\u2019s also possible to day hike or camp on the ridge rising to the north. Continue south along the east branch of the trail two Hours over moraine to Gargoh (3500m). These herders\u2019 huts are along the Burche Glacier\u2019s south margin, in a level area with trees and plentiful water.\nDay 2 : Gargoh to Agurtsab Dar\n2-3 hours, 5km, 450m ascent\nContinue south and east up the Gargoh Valley two to three hours to Agurtsab Dar (3950m), a good high camp with a clear stream. This pasture has no herders\u2019 huts.\nDay 3 : Agurtsab Dar to Darchan\n5- 6 hours, 14km, 598m ascent, 1348m descent\nAgurtsab Dar to the top of Rakhan Gali takes three hours, following the stream to the pass. The grass ends 1\u00bd hours above Agurtsab Dar after which the route ascends over tedious scree and rock. Expert to find snow in the saddle. From Rakhan Gali (4548m), descend very steeply two to three hours through the pastures of Ber (3400m) and one to 1\u00bd hours farther down in this sylvan valley to the summer settlement of Darchan (3200m).\nDay 4 : Darchan to Hanuchal\n6- 7 hours, 15km, 1600m descent\nContinue down the Darchan Gah on a trail to Khaltaro (2500m), the main village, three hours from Ber. The main trail continues three to four hours to Hanuchal (1600m) on the Gilgit-Skardu road, just west of Sassi.\nFeature Image by Muhammad Baqa Sheikh"} +{"text": "Researchers presented their findings on pre-seroconversion window in patients with acute HCV infection at the Conference on Retrovirus and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle, Washington.\nResearchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases used various assay algorithms in the aims of better understanding the pre-seroconversion window in patients with acute hepatitis C (HCV) infection.\nPre-seroconversion window is the amount of time when a patient is virologically positive but IgG antibody (Ab) negative, this depends on the testing method used. The research team\u2019s findings were presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2017) in Seattle, Washington.\nIndividuals tend to develop acute HCV between 2 weeks to 6 months after viremia. Acute HCV infection does not always lead to chronic HCV; however, since acute infection is mostly asymptomatic and rarely diagnosed, many individuals go on to develop chronic HCV. In those who do present with symptoms, acute HCV can cause jaundice, dark urine, white stool, nausea, and upper abdomen pain for anywhere between 2 and 12 weeks.\nThe researchers pulled data from studies on commercially available HCV seroconversion panels. They evaluated primary viral infection and subsequent IgG Ab seroconversion. Laboratory results were gathered from 82 repeat donors, making up 754 visits. Thirty-nine of them were excluded\u201423 were HCV RNA positive at baseline, 12 remained HCV negative during the study period, and four whose interval to estimate the initial infection date more than 30 days.\nThe 43 donors who remained had acute HCV infection with a median of four days in between clinic visits.\nDate of detectable infection was estimated using HCV RNA positivity (nucleic acid testing (NAT) by any assay) and Murex HCV Ag/Ab Combo Assay. Date of detectable seroconversion was estimated using the Architect Anti-HCV Assay, Ortho HCV Version 3.0 ELISA, and Murex 4.0 ELISA.\n\u201cThe average time spent in the RNA +/Ab- stage prior to positivity by the Murex HCV Ag/Ab Combo assay was estimated to be 18 days and 25 days from the binomial regression models fitted with logit-cubic link function and log-log link function, respectively,\u201d the researchers explained.\nThe team estimated the mean duration of recent infection (MDRI) prior to seroconversion with six different testing algorithms. The results showed that MDRI point estimates with the NAT (considered the gold standard) ranged from 29 to 41 days. The Murex HCV Ag/Ab Combo assay showed 25 to 45 days.\nThe Architect Anti-HCV assay and Murex 4.0 ELISA had equivalent MDRI point estimates and 95% confidence intervals\u201440 to 45 days\u2014for patients tested with all assays, except Ortho. NAT and Murex HCV Ag/Ab Combo assay also had similar MDRI estimates.\n\u201cOur estimates regarding the pre-seroconversion window period of acute HCV infection are in agreement with the published literature (~45 days), including previous estimates calculated among people who inject drugs,\u201d the team confirmed.\nThe assays had fairly consisted of MDRI point estimates. The Ag/Ab assay may be a more cost-effective option than NAT for the HCV seronegative populations. Confidence intervals were also similar, but more investigation is needed due to some inconsistency, the researchers said.\nAlthough up to 80% of acute HCV infections develop into chronic cases, concentrating on the short-term infections is important in order to reach the World Health Organization\u2019s goal of 90% reduction in HCV cases by 2030."} +{"text": "Renewable energy resources, such as wind, are available worldwide. Locating areas with high and continual wind sources are crucial in pre-planning of wind farms. Vast offshore areas are characterized with higher and more reliable wind resources in comparison with continental areas. However, offshore wind energy production is in a quite preliminary phase. Elaborating the potential productivity of wind farms over such areas is challenging due to sparse in situ observations. Mediterranean basin is not an exception. The overall aim of this thesis is to perform analysis in model efficiency in estimation of wind energy from regional to local scale.\nFirst, we are proposing numerical simulations of near-surface wind fields from regional climate models (RCMs) in order to obtain and fill the gaps in observations over the Mediterranean basin. Four simulations produced with two regional climate models are examined. Remote sensing observations (QuikSCAT satellite) are used to assess the skill of the simulated fields. A technique in estimation the potential energy from the wind fields over the region is introduced locating the three potentially interesting sub-regions for wind farms.\nThen, we use local-scale model (large-eddy simulation) with implemented parameterization of wind turbine in order to simulate real case flow in theoretical wind farm. Information reported with regional climate model would be used to create inflow conditions for the selected sub-region of the Mediterranean Sea for simulating theoretical offshore wind farm.\nFinally, we would compare the estimation of wind power potential obtained by regional climate model and power production of theoretical wind farm obtained with large-eddy simulations for chosen sub-region. Within this multi-scale approach, we would present different numerical computational efficiency in application of wind energy and justification in usage of both regional and local scale models. The novelty of this multi-model methodological approach could be considered in offering significant information for wind industry."} +{"text": "Quotex has become a major participant in online trading due to its unique blend of technology, user-friendliness, and market access. This quote platform offers a gateway to a world of trading opportunities for amateurs and pros.\nQuotex strikes a balance between simplicity and complexity. The platform simplifies internet trading for newbies. The interface is easy, so even novice traders can traverse the market. While delivering depth, Quotex doesn\u2019t compromise. Advanced traders have access to sophisticated analytical charts and several indicators for complex trading methods.\nQuotex is known for its real-time data and insights. Since internet trading is quick, the platform knows that timely information is essential. Traders get real-time market information, news, and analysis to make quick decisions. This focus on timely and reliable information puts Quotex in the forefront of online trading platforms.\nQuotex excels at asset diversity. Quotex has many alternatives for stocks, commodities, FX, and cryptocurrencies. Diversifying portfolios lets traders spread risk and explore other market segments.\nQuotex emphasizes education and support. The platform is a learning hub and trading platform. Quotex equips users with extensive guidelines and tutorials and 24/7 customer help to explore the market. This instructional approach helps build a community of informed traders who know how to trade and why.\nQuotex is genuinely worldwide due to its adaptability to different global marketplaces. It recognizes financial market differences and provides tools and resources for unique trading needs. This global outlook appeals to traders exploring overseas markets.\nQuotex trading is based on security and reliability. The platform protects user data and financial transactions with cutting-edge security. Quotex\u2019s commitment to secure trading is admirable in a digital era where security is important.\nQuotex serves many traders as a flexible and dynamic platform. Its user-friendly design, extensive market access, instructional resources, and strong security make it a popular choice for online traders. The platform will adapt to shifting market conditions while preserving its dedication to user empowerment and security, remaining a major participant in online trading."} +{"text": "Associate Professor and Department Chair\nPh.D., University of California at Santa Barbara\n- College of Arts and Sciences\n- Political Science\nRoger White, Ph. D., is associate professor of political science. He holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California at Santa Barbara.\nDr. White's teaching and research interests include Civic Education, Civil Discourse, Civic Engagement, and other courses within the subfield of Political Theory. In 2004, he received the Loyola, City College Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2005, he was named Professor of the Year for the state of Louisiana by the Carnegie Endowment for the Advancement of Teaching. In 2006, he received the Loyola, City College Award for excellence in Community Service. In 2008, Dr. White received the Award for Faculty Advisor of the Year by the Loyola Student Government Association.\nDr. White\u2019s research has appeared in Social Theory and Practice, International Studies in Philosophy, The Journal of Thought, The Journal of Information Technology Impact, and Bulletin de la Societe Americaine de Philosophie de Langue Francaise. He is currently at work on developing new models for community organizing and community empowerment in an age of globalization. Before coming to Loyola, Dr. White served as a community and labor relations expert for employee organizations in California, Texas, and Louisiana.\nDr. White is Faculty Advisor for Loyola Society for Civic Engagement (LSCE), a student organization that promotes critical thinking on campus through panels, debates, and forums around controversial issues of the day. He also serves as Faculty Advisor for Loyola\u2019s annual student scholarship conferences devoted to themes such as World Peace.\n- History of Political Thought I\n- History of Political Thought II\n- Political Economy\n- American Political Thought\nAreas of Expertise\n- History of Political Theory\n- Civic Engagement\n- Human Rights"} +{"text": "Originally a grand Queenslander, Courtyard House suffered several unsympathetic modifications prior to our involvement. Presented to our team as a block of units, our challenge was to uncover and restore the house to its former identity whilst catering for an expanding young family. Situated on a dual access lot, the site presented several complications, including its steep topography. Some levelling and manipulation of the site was required to achieve a cohesive integration between the house and landscape which resulted in a double storey house to the front of the site and a single storey extension to the rear.\nLinked by a corridor, the extension presents as a single-storey pavilion situated within a landscaped garden. The design of the pavilion maximises its connection to the outdoors with large sliding doors and high-level clerestory windows.\nWhile materials characteristic of the traditional Queenslander were employed to restore the existing house, the extension adopted a more modern palette; creating a clear distinction between old and new."} +{"text": "On her 11th birthday, White Horse Coffee founder, Jean Brillman, received the very best present a horse-crazy kid could get...a white pony named Peppermint Patty. That was just the beginning of a life-long obsession with horses. Spending many long days at horse shows with no decent coffee, is how the idea behind the White Horse brand was born.\nStarting with the coffee truck in 2017, Jean primarily went to horse shows and private events serving her coffee, espresso, and ice cream combo menu. In 2018, while taking a walk through Jenkintown PA, she came across a beautiful space with a For Rent sign and knew that this was the perfect space for the brick and mortar version of the truck. After doing a lot of research and discovering that Jenkintown did not have a coffee shop or ice cream shop, she and her husband secured the space and the White Horse Coffee & Creamery cafe was born.\nIn March 2021, Jean started roasting her own coffee and by September had grown so much that White Horse further expanded to an additional location housing a USDA organic roaster and sustainable marketplace. White Horse coffee is not only specialty grade, USDA organic and fair trade, but also sustainably roasted on a zero-emissions, all electric roaster which reduces the carbon footprint of coffee by 90%! It is also packaged in compostable bags and always micro-roasted in small 6lb batches.\nAlthough the White Horse Coffee brand was founded from a love of horses, its mission has evolved to focus on sustainability and environmental awareness. Jean and her team are committed to environmentally responsible, organic coffee roasting and packaging, as well as offering various other sustainably focused products within their new Roastery & Sustainable Marketplace. She is also passionate about helping new & future coffee shop owners navigate the complex process of starting up their business."} +{"text": "The jackpots grow with each bet placed, and can often reach millions of dollars. This tantalizing prospect has attracted countless players to Jackpot338, all hoping to be the lucky winner of a massive jackpot. Another reason why Jackpot338 has become so popular is its generous rewards program. 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Students in ASPIRA\u2019s Leadership Development Program engage in the ASPIRA Triple A Process. ASPIRA uses a club structure to implement the process which consist of three principles: Awareness, Analysis and Action.\nWhat Do I Know?\nThe process of verbalizing or otherwise expressing already held knowledge on a subject matter.\nWhat Do I Need To Know?\nThrough an inquiry based process of sharing and digesting information, participants engage in group work and critical thinking.\nMake It Happen.\nEach participant will have opportunities to assume leadership responsibilities and to work cooperatively with a small group to achieve common goals."} +{"text": "Tips on finding the right industrial unit to buy in Blackburn\nIf you're planning to buy an industrial property in Blackburn, then be sure to take a look at our tips here at MOVEHUT. It is important that you have a clear idea of your budget, and another tip is to consider additional costs, such as business rates and overheads. Being aware of these factors, when browsing the great listings at MOVEHUT, can ensure your search for an industrial unit for sale in Blackburn produces the right results.\nAre you searching for a suitable industrial unit to buy in Blackburn\nIf you're searching for an industrial unit for sale in Blackburn, it'd be a good idea to ask yourself what your exact requirements are. Naturally the size and location of the industrial unit in Blackburn will be major factors, but have you considered how much parking space you will require. Regardless of your requirements, MOVEHUT is here to help you find an industrial property to buy in Blackburn that perfectly fits the bill.\nWide variety of light and heavy industrial property for sale in Blackburn\nIf you're searching for an industrial property for sale in Blackburn for manufacturing purposes, you will need to consider if it's suitable for light or heavy industry. Small scale production line work could be classified as light industry. 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Miles portrays Robin Thorpe, who has always been aware of the injustice and inequality that surrounds her and the other citizens of Aeland. Until now, she has mostly worked in subtle ways to fight it. But after her friend and mentor is assassinated, all that changes. As Thorpe becomes more confident in her new role, Miles's narration becomes more powerful and commanding, perfectly illustrating Thorpe's path to leadership. But Thorpe is also facing a painful personal circumstance, which Miles portrays with compassion. Miles's compelling narration will resonate long after the story ends, offering both hope and inspiration. K.M.P. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award \u00a9 AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2021]\nLibrary Ed. 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Some of these effects include:\n- Increased risk of child abuse.\n- In homes where there is spousal violence, the likelihood of child abuse is 15 times higher.\n- Seventy-five percent of men who abuse their spouses go on to abuse the children as well.\n- Women are eight times more likely to hurt their children when they are being abused than when they are safe.\n- Increased risk of violent and abusive behaviors.\n- Adolescent males who see abuse in the home are ten times more likely to abuse their future spouse than those raised in a non-violent home.\n- Girls who see abuse in the home are more likely to become involved in abusive relationships than those who don\u2019t are.\n- Seventy-five percent of violent children come from homes with domestic violence.\nChildren may feel:\n- Guilty about the abuse and for not stopping it\n- Abuse is their fault\n- Excessive grief for family problems/loss and for personal loss\n- Confused about conflicting feelings toward the parents: love, hate, fear\n- Fear of abandonment, the unknown, and personal injury\n- Anger about the violence and the chaos in their lives\n- Embarrassed about events and dynamics at home\n- Behavioral problems (often seen in opposite extremes)\n- Act out/withdraw\n- Needy/overly independent\n- Low self-esteem/overbearing\n- Refuse to go to school\nOther behavioral problems:\n- Become caretakers for younger siblings and for parent(s)\n- Act aloof, sarcastic, defensive\n- Wet bed\n- Frequent nightmares\n- Trouble setting own limits and/or following directions\n- May scream excessively when infants\n- Isolated from friends and relatives\n- Relationships are frequently stormy, start intensely and end abruptly\n- Difficulty in trusting, especially adults\n- Poor conflict resolution and anger management skills\n- Excessive social involvement (avoid home life)\n- May be overly passive with peers, or bully peers\n- Engage in exploitive relationships either as perpetrator or victim\n- Play with peers gets exceedingly rough.\n- Somatic complaints (headaches, stomachaches)\n- Nervous, anxious and a short attention span\n- Tired, lethargic\n- Frequently ill\n- Poor personal hygiene\n- Regress to previous developmental stages such as: bedwetting, thumb sucking\n- Desensitization to pain\n- High-risk play and activities\n- Self abuse\nYOUR CHILDREN DEPEND ON YOU FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY. IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HAVE CHILDREN AT HOME, PLEASE KNOW THAT HELP IS AVAILABLE"} +{"text": "SOUNDS NEVER HEARD BEFORE\u201dTh\u00e9\u00e2tre de la Ville (Paris, 2012)\nThe Breton Erwan Keravec and the Basque Be\u00f1at Achiary explore new territories and their music goes beyond the boundaries of genres and styles. Their vocal and bagpipe improvisations are forging sounds that have never been heard before, sounds that create a contemporary tradition bordering on the universal.\nThe meeting of Breton bagpipe and Basque song, in virtuose improvisations void of any regionalist connotation and carried by the breath of an inventive master piper who cultivates the sound strangeness of his instrument to turn tradition into avant-garde, and a charismatic word juggler.T\u00e9l\u00e9rama\nKeravec\u2019s main concert pitted bagpipes against voices, including extraordinary vocal improvisations from Basque singer Be\u00f1at Achiary, who growled, shrieked and keened into the microphone to match the intensely expressive microtonal wailings of Keravec\u2019s pipes. Despite playing both Breton and Scottish traditional music, Keravec explained his desire to remove the pipes from their cultural associations and hear them afresh as a \u2018pure\u2019 musical instrument \u2013 and his radical experimentation with their sound made a profound, visceral impact.The List, David Kettle"} +{"text": "What\u2019s New: Intel today announced the pricing of its inaugural green bond issuance, totaling $1.25 billion. The net proceeds of the green bond offering will be used to fund eligible projects in six key areas that support Intel\u2019s sustainability goals, including green buildings, energy efficiency, circular economy and waste management, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, water stewardship, and renewable electricity. The green bond is part of a $6 billion overall debt public offering, and the proceeds from the remainder of the offering will be used for general corporate purposes including but not limited to refinancing of outstanding debt, funding for working capital and capital expenditures.\n\u201cIntel\u2019s first-ever green bond aligns our financing priorities with our commitment to sustainable business practices. It will help us advance the goals we have undertaken in our RISE 2030 framework, including our commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across global operations by 2040, and enable us to accelerate investment in areas where we can have significant and immediate impact on global environmental issues.\u201d\nWhy It Matters: This green bond is intended to fund advancements in Intel\u2019s environmental sustainability goals through projects that meet defined eligibility criteria.\nIntel has published its green financing framework, which details the eligible projects within each of the six key sustainability areas. The framework also reinforces the company\u2019s history of corporate responsibility and its long-standing commitment to creating a more responsible, inclusive and sustainable world, enabled through technology and the expertise and passion of its employees.\nISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), has issued an opinion supporting the framework, which can be found on ISS\u2019s website. In its 2022 ESG Corporate Rating for Intel, ISS notes that the company \u201cshows a high sustainability performance against the industry peer group on key ESG issues faced by the semiconductor industry.\u201d\nMore Context: Intel\u2019s continuing commitment to corporate responsibility is embedded in its purpose, which is to create world-changing technology that improves the lives of every person on Earth. The company recently announced a commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across global operations by 2040. This commitment builds on Intel\u2019s 2030 RISE strategy, which is detailed in the 2021-2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.\nIntel will publish an annual green bond impact report beginning in 2023 to provide an update on the allocation of the net proceeds of the green bond offering for the period specified in the terms of the green bonds.\nEditor's Note: An updated link to the 2021-2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report has been added to this story.\nThe Small Print:\nStatements in this document that refer to future plans or expectations are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. For more information on the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, see Intel\u2019s SEC filings at www.sec.gov.\nThere can be no assurance that the net proceeds from the green bonds will be used for projects suitable for the investment criteria of any investor.\nThis release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Intel in any jurisdiction where such offer or sale is not permitted."} +{"text": "Online internet casinos, https://thinkr.com.pk/2020/04/09/speedy-advice-of-top-online-casinos-usa-an-intro/202004/ also referred to as virtual on line casinos, will be online modifications of common online internet casinos. They have turn into very popular in the past few years as a result of ease of use and great variety. These internet casinos may be accessed right from any the main world and so they can be managed for free or for a little bit of cash. 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Nevertheless there are still various casinos offering bonuses to players.\nIt is very simple to learn about online casino games. However you must always remember that betting online is usually not legal in every region. The rules and regulations designed for online gambling vary from one country to another. Prior to playing a game we recommend that you groundwork the laws, restrictions and local requirements in the particular country where you intend to gamble. Factors to consider that additional bonuses are legal in your nation and are not really illegal. During your stay on island are some countries that have made gambling illegitimate, there are still a number of countries that allow players to engage in online casino games and also casinos which provide bonuses to their players.\nWhile you advantages online casinos, you should keep in mind that bonuses are made to help players increase their bank roll. Bonuses are created to increase the odds of winning. 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Though casinos use the term \u201cwagering funds\u201d regarding bonus cash they are in fact referring to the profits from genuine gambling actions."} +{"text": "Serving a huge client base daily, churning humongous data to mine valuable insights proves crucial for effective decision making in the travel industry. Want to improve your tourism business's organizational performance, productivity and profitability? It's time to harness the power of data analysis and presentation. The advanced MIS reports by iTours prove to be a helping hand for your business.\niTours ensures vigilant collection, systematic data analysis and transformation, resulting in meaningful travel evaluations to suit your organizational needs.\nImagine running a travel company without prior knowledge, a proper study of expenses, past profits and losses, revenues, debts, to name a few. Certainly, it will be meaningless with repetitive past mistakes. No one wants to lose business. 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Use corporate travel reports in accounting to build your brand successfully and easily. iTours travel accounting reports enable-"} +{"text": "Community Conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Section 3\nPlease remember that you will need to register for each of the 5 sessions individually.\nThe Indiana Free Library and the League of Women Voters of Indiana County are collaborating to host community conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) by discussing books authored by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds.\nThe aim of these community conversations is to increase our understanding of the principles of DEI with a focus on social justice issues as well as enable us to build support and connections in our community. The promotion of DEI is an initiative of AAUW (American Association of University Women), the American Library Association, and LWV (League of Women Voters.)\nCommunity organizations and individuals including middle school and high school students, college students, parents, and community members are welcome to participate in the book group meetings.\nBook group participants may choose to read either of the two books noted below. The books are aligned and organized into the same five sections.\n\u2022 Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You; Author Jason Reynolds\n\u2022 Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America; Author Ibram X. Kendi\nMultiple copies of both books are available to borrow from public libraries and organizations throughout Indiana County. The books were purchased with grant funding from the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania.\nSection 3: 1826-1879; William Lloyd Garrison"} +{"text": "History \u2013 Democrats in the Keystone State\nFounded in 1792, the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee is the governing body of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party charged with steering the direction of our party and organizing for Democrats across the ballot. The Cumberland County Democratic Committee is the most local level of the Democratic Party\u2019s governance in Pennsylvania.\nPennsylvania\u2019s nickname is \u201cThe Keystone State\u201d because it was the middle colony of the original thirteen colonies, and because Pennsylvania has held a key position in the economic, social, and political development of the United States for over two hundred years. Today, the Cumberland County Democratic Committee remains key to organizing, connecting, and electing Democrats working to ensure voting rights, human rights, and civil rights for everyone."} +{"text": "An object that strikes a balance between modernity and tradition, form and material. The Brad chest of drawers, designed by the CC studio in 2010. It furnishes the bedroom with an \u201catemporal\u201d style that goes beyond passing trends. Thanks to its minimalist design, formal balance and the quality of the solid American walnut, it a true timeless classic. Available with...\nAmerican walnut dark\nAmerican walnut moka\nAmerican walnut brown\nTo have a more complete offer, Ceccotti Collezioni in 2000 created an internal department, that is able to designing closely with the craftsmen. Thanks to this the company can answer quickly to market demands continuing to create luxury craft products."} +{"text": "It starts with an aluminum disc that is around 14 inches in diameter- slightly larger than the finished product- that is coated with a veneer of lacquer. Once the lacquer hardens, the record is then assiduously scrutinized for any and all imperfections, such as dirt, pits, or juts. Even the most minor imperfections are not tolerated.\nFollowing inspection, the master disc is now ready to be cut. In terms of sound quality, cutting the lacquers is the most important part of the vinyl manufacturing process. Similar to a record player needle, the sound from your recording is passed through a sapphire-tipped cutter and is etched on to the disc. The music is recorded in real time from start to finish, which creates one continuous groove in the record.\nThe lacquer master is now ready to act as the mold for the metal stamper.\nThe next step is to create a stamper from the master. The master is sprayed with silver nitrate, creating a new stunning silver disc with the grooves intact. In order to stiffen the disc, it is submerged in a solution of nickel and an electrocharge fuses the nickel to the silver. This new disc is now a perfect \u2018negative\u2019 of your lacquer master, with ridges instead of grooves. This is your metal stamper\u2026\nThe metal stampers are mounted into press, where 100 tons of pressure is applied to vinyl \u201cbiscuits\u201d, to a searing 380 degrees Fahrenheit, creating your stunningly beautiful vinyl records.\nA note about labels: We sear our labels right on during the pressing stage. They are, in fact, \u2018baked\u2019 prior to press to ensure no moisture content remains. There\u2019s NO Stickers here!\nWe can print, fold and glue the jackets much more quickly than we can press the vinyl records, so they are ready well in advance. This allows packaging and shrink-wrap to be completed in only a day or two after the vinyl records come off the press.\nYour beautiful vinyl records are now ready to impress your fans! It's taken 6-8 weeks from start to finish- that's the fastest turn around time in the industry! We'll get in touch to arrange for pickup or shipping."} +{"text": "Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, PhD, MPH, professor of preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, received the \u201cMaking a Different World\u201d award at the 6th Biennial National Latino Cancer Summit in San Francisco on July 31. The award honors \u2026 Read More \u00bb\nThree Keck Medicine of USC hospitals were recently awarded quality improvement awards from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.\nUSC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association\u2019s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus \u2026 Read More \u00bb\nTwo Keck School of Medicine of USC stem cell scientists have received new research grants from the National Institutes of Health.\nNeil Segil, PhD, professor of research stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, will use his $2.82 million grant to explore \u2026 Read More \u00bb\nAnne Michels, MD, assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology (practitioner) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, is the first of two new full-time female gynecologists to join USC Student Health. Michels will be providing care for USC \u2026 Read More \u00bb"} +{"text": "At a time when companies are amping up their game in the space of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), Microsoft is shutting down AltspaceVR, a social virtual reality platform that the Redmond-based tech giant acquired a few years ago.\nThe announcement regarding the shutdown of AltspaceVR comes just days after Microsoft announced that it plans to cut around 10,000 people from its workspace. The company says that the move will shift focus \u201cto support immersive experiences powered by Microsoft Mesh.\u201d\nMicrosoft said, \u201cWe look forward to what is to come, including our launch of Microsoft Mesh, a new platform for connection and collaboration, starting by enabling workplaces around the world. In the near term, we are focusing our VR efforts on workplace experiences, learning from and alongside our early customers and partners, and ensuring we deliver a foundation that enables security, trust and compliance. Over time, we hope to extend to consumer experience[s] a[s] well.\u201d\nAltspaceVR was among the first social VR experiences, along with platforms like VRChat and Rec Room. The startup was nearly shut down around 2017 but was acquired by Microsoft as a part of the company\u2019s efforts to build its own mixed reality ecosystem. Before the platform shuts down, the company allows users to download their data.\nAs per the reports, Microsoft is cutting the entire AltspaceVR team as part of the reorganization and is also reducing the headcount of its HoloLens team. It appears that the company is scaling back mixed reality ambitions and is focusing more on the hardware side of the business."} +{"text": "A weighty issue \u2013 is obesity a disability?\nCan an employer be held liable for discriminating against an employee on grounds of their weight? Ian Machray looks at a recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.\nThere is no specific law against \u201cweight discrimination\u201d, but the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently considered the extent to which an obese employee could qualify as disabled. If an obese employee is considered disabled they would qualify for protection from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and the employer would have to consider reasonable adjustments to help ensure the employee is not at a disadvantage in the workplace.\nThe EAT was clear that weight by itself could not be a disability, but it could lead to conditions that might qualify the employee for protection. Possible examples could include a long-term obese employee who suffers from mobility or breathing difficulties which has a substantial impact on their day-to-day activities. In this case, the employee suffered from many conditions \u2013 asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic fatigue syndrome, bowel and stomach problems, anxiety and depression, sacro-iliac joint pains among others \u2013 which resulted in symptoms such as shortness of breath, constant fatigue, poor concentration and memory together with pain in many areas of his body.\nThe key is to focus on the impairment(s) from which the employee suffers and not the cause of the condition(s). Practically speaking, from the employee\u2019s perspective, if the cause of their condition has not been diagnosed it is often harder for them to provide appropriate medical evidence but employers should not be tempted to assume that this means the employee is not disabled. The same principle of focusing on the impairment not the cause is illustrated when dealing with alcohol dependency, where the condition itself is expressly excluded from protection, but accompanying conditions, such as liver disease or depression, can mean that the employee is disabled.\nThe case serves as a useful reminder to employers that the definition of disability under employment law is wider than often expected. Any employee who suffers from a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, will qualify as disabled.\nA final point to consider about obese employees is potential indirect sex discrimination as there are more obese women than men in the UK. So employers should ensure that any workplace rules which have a greater impact on obese employees can be justified, for example, on health and safety grounds."} +{"text": "Thanks to Rob Wagner\u2019s blog, The Mount Evelyn DX Report, I just learned that the clandestine station, Radio Free Sarawak, is back on the air after declaring a break on May 8, 2013 (see our previous post).\nRadio Free Sarawak will broadcast daily from 11:00-12:30 UTC on 15,420 kHz.\nThe following is the press release from Radio Free Sarawak\u2018s website (via their Facebook page):\nAUGUST 11, 2013: Press release, Radio Free Sarawak back on air from Monday\nSarawak\u2019s independent radio station Radio Free Sarawak is back on air Monday 12th August following its holiday recess.\nThe rural radio station, which broadcasts mainly in Iban, but also in Malay has received numerous enquiries from listeners eager for information about pressing issues in the state, including the on-going plans to dam key rivers and evict thousands of native people from their lands.\n\u201cThe state government has moved swiftly to try and take advantage of its dubious election wins by tripling Ministers\u2019 own salaries (back-dating the increase by a whole year and a half) and pushing through further land grabs in native territories, including the proposed Baram Dam region\u201d points out the UK based station head, Clare Rewcastle Brown. \u201cOrdinary folk want to be heard on these issues and it seems their opinions may often be different from the propaganda put out on the state controlled licensed media, which only promotes the narrow interests of the super-wealthy and politically powerful\u201d.\nRadio Free Sarawak is the 2013 winner of the prestigious Pioneer of Free Media Award by the International Press Institute, which applauded the station\u2019s efforts to bring freedom of information and freedom of speech to the isolated communities in Malaysia\u2019s Borneo rainforest state.\nThe station\u2019s call-in facility also provides an opportunity for longhouse dwellers to express their own views and concerns about the effects of deforestation, oil palm plantation, rural poverty and endemic political corruption. The radio station is linked to the online portal, Sarawak Report, which shares the same agenda to shine light on these and related issues.\nRadio Free Sarawak is transmitted from London and its familiar team of DJs will be broadcasting from Monday on Short Wave 15420kHz from 7pm-8.30pm local time Monday-Saturday.\nIt is also available via podcast online www.radiofreesarawak.org , from where it can be downloaded via smart phone for mobile listeners or onto UBS sticks for car radio.\nThe local call-in line is 082-237191 and listeners are invited to get in touch with their comments and issues."} +{"text": "As a leader in the gas grill segment, it\u2019s important for Weber to keep improving the functionality of gas grills. Last week CookOut News reported on a dual-burner assembly that Weber developed and now there\u2019s another patent to improve gas grills. A patent has been released showing Weber has developed an L-shaped smoker box with an attached water pan to increase smoke times.\nA smoker box is a simple way to add more smoke to your food when grilling. Traditionally rectangular in shape, they are filled with wood chunks or pellets that smolder inside of the box to create smoke. They are most often used with gas grills but can be used in other applications such as pellet grills or even electric grills.\nWhile the basic rectangular design works well, and is even integrated in some gas grills, Weber thinks there may be advantages of an L-shaped design.\nAs can be seen in the above diagram from Weber\u2019s patent the smoker box is placed across the grease deflector bars in a gas grill. It\u2019s positioned so that the left side of the smoker box and water pan are resting on a deflector bar (labeled 2224) without a burner beneath it. The right side of the smoker box rests on a deflector bar (labeled 2222) above a burner (labeled 2214), creating zones within smoker box.\nSmoker Box Zones\nThe placement shown above makes it so there are 3 zones within the smoker box. The zones are named as follows in the patent.\n- Ignition zone \u2013 labeled 1308\n- Transition zone \u2013 labeled 1310\n- End zone \u2013 labeled 1312\nWhat\u2019s advantageous of the zoned setup is it slows the burn rate within the smoker box, allowing for longer smoke times. The ignition zone is directly over a burner, so the smolder starts there first, then slowly follows along the L shape. It eventually reaches the end zone, once all of the content of the smoker box are done burning.\nThe water pan (labeled 1400) that\u2019s attached the smoker box design in the figure shown above is detachable to make it easier to fill. People often use water pans to increase the moisture content within the grill, in the hopes of making their food juicier. The patent alleges that the increased moisture content enables smoke to better adhere to food being cooked.\nThis is a nice design because it tucks the water pan away, under the grill grates. Often when a water pan is used in smoking it takes up cooking space because it\u2019s just set on the grill grates.\nIf the L-shaped smoker box design works as the patent claims, it\u2019s a great way to increase smoke times in a gas grill. The attached water pan is an elegant solution to free up more grill space. As with all patents, we don\u2019t know if this will ever make it to market. We hope that it does though."} +{"text": "\u201cThe Red-Headed League,\u201d like Doyle\u2019s other detective stories, presents a detailed portrait of turn-of-the-century London and gives readers glimpses of a society undergoing rapid change. Among these changes are alterations in the class structure, Britain\u2019s rise as a world economic power, and urban growth-along with a rising crime rate. As he attempts to restore a social order threatened by criminals like those in \u201cThe Red-Headed League,\u201d Sherlock Holmes embodies the values of intelligence and individual achievement.\nWhen Jabez Wilson shows Holmes and Watson the newspaper in which he first learned of the Red-Headed League, we learn that the events of the story take place in 1890, only a year before Doyle wrote the story. Few details allow a reader to picture Holmes\u2019 rooms at 221B Baker Street, where he interviews Wilson and where over half the story takes place. However, Doyle gives readers the flavor of late-Victorian London when Holmes and Watson venture outside to examine Wilson\u2019s pawnshop and its surroundings. We catch glimpses of the bustling commercial district, gas-lit evening streets, and the Underground (subway). The most fully developed setting is the bank vault, where increasing detail draws out the story\u2019s climax and increases suspense."} +{"text": "The Chapter Skim interface presents what we've algorithmically identified as the most significant single chunk of text within every page in the chapter.\nSelect key terms on the right to highlight them within pages of the chapter.\nFrom page 79...\n... Cozzens is vice provost for Graduate Education and Faculty Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as a professor of public policy and director of the Technology Policy and Assessment Center. Her research interests are in science, technology, and innovation policies, with an emphasis on issues of equity, equality, and development.\nFrom page 80...\n... Her areas of interest include bringing research results on teaching and learning into broader use in the earth sciences, understanding earth science expertise, and building strong earth science departments. She is the executive director of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)\nFrom page 81...\n... She coordinated the Minority Participation in the Earth Sciences Program at the U.S. Geological Survey from 1988 to 1995, and is a past chair of the GSA Committee on Minorities and Women in the Geosciences.\nThis material may be derived from roughly machine-read images, and so is provided only to facilitate research.\nMore information on Chapter Skim is available."} +{"text": "Once completed, Portoscuso will bring Enel Green Powers total installed wind capacity on the island to over 250 MW.\nRome, January 14th, 2011 - Enel Green Power received the greenlight from the Region of Sardinia to construct a wind farm in Portoscuso, in the Sulcis Iglesiente area.\nThe new wind farm will consist of 39 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines, for a total installed capacity of around 90 MW. Once fully operational, the wind farm will generate 185 million kWh annually, equal to the consumption of 70,000 households, and will avoid the atmospheric emission of over 130,000 tons of CO2.\nOnce completed, the Portoscuso wind farm will be Enel Green Powers largest wind farm in Italy.\n\"This is an important step in the program for Enel Green Powers organic growth, as outlined in the development plans,\" said Francesco Starace, CEO of Enel Green Power. \"We are very proud of our presence in Sardinia and we hope to achieve this important investment in 2011.\"\nCurrently, EGP operates three wind farms in Sardinia, with an annual production of over 240 million kWh and a total installed capacity of 161 MW, a figure that will rise to more than 250 MW once the Portoscuso facility will become operational."} +{"text": "Skills That You\u2019ll Learn In A SQL Training Courseby SCPserv Co Ltd Education\nStudents that are looking for SQL training in Limassol can have access to numerous courses provided by a great number of colleges, universities, and institutions. Training may reckon as continuing education for people wants to meet certification requirements, and courses may be considered as separate classes for those want to strengthen their resume and boost their odds of finding jobs.\nWhat are the skills you will learn in SQL training in Limassol?\nSQL lets the users to access & control databases, recover & update records and make new databases. Though SQL is an ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standard, diverse versions of the SQL language exist. SQL training courses are readily accessible from community colleges, websites, books and manuals. An SQL training course may be all-inclusive & cover all the skills mentioned below or may just focus on one skill.\nQuerying an SQL Server with SQL:\nStudents study regarding the MS Transact-query language & how to write SELECT queries. They study to create sub-queries, how to work with time, date & string character data formats and how to build a typical table making use of SQL. Skills which are employed to categorize more complicated queries may be trained. Skills required to troubleshoot & rewrite SELECT query commands are vital & may be covered thoroughly.\nMaintaining an SQL Server:\nIT pros looking to boost their acquaintance in the technologies required to maintain the most up-to-date Microsoft SQL Server will benefit from a course that emphasizes on maintaining SQL servers. Apprentices learn to backup & restore databases, configure & install the server and administer security. Anybody keen to attain these skills will require a decent working knowledge about Microsoft Windows and relating database and must be competent in Transact-SQL.\nImplementing & maintaining Microsoft SQL Server integration services:\nInformation Technology pros should have the understanding to execute integration services. Students must get training in how to execute error-managing processes in SSIS packages. Prior to learning SSIS packages, IT pros require experience working in Windows Server settings & must understand the fundamentals of query language.\nAdvancing SQL Servers:\nTo be on top of technological improvements, IT pros must know how to advance from one SQL server to the other. SQL training must talk about the main settings of SQL servers & any new improvements, encompassing analytic services, reporting services, and data warehousing. Also, students can learn regarding the performance & abilities of SQL server engines. And knowledge about prior SQL server & SQL query language is very useful.\nLearning SQL lets you stay ahead of changes in technology. And that is exactly what companies are seeking: someone who\u2019s well-informed and is keen to lead them into the future. Whether you would like to nonchalantly pick up another language, kick start your career in data analysis, or improve your professional profile, there is truly never been a better time to take SQL training in Limassol.\nThis article is written by SCP Academy - an educational center whose aim is to educate and train employees and students in high demand courses from academies such as Microsoft IT Academy, SQL training, etc.\nCreated on Oct 2nd 2018 06:19. Viewed 554 times."} +{"text": "Living celibacy in the 21st century, the formative education of seminarians, the prevention of sexual abuse, of abuses of power and of conscience were some of the issues addressed in the symposium on the priesthood inaugurated by Pope Francis in February 2022.\nWithout friends and prayer, celibacy can become an unbearable burden and a testimony against the beauty of the priesthood.\nNow the organizers of the symposium have presented two volumes summarizing the lectures.\nCardinal Marc Ouellet is the Prefect emeritus of the Dicastery for Bishops and the main promoter of this symposium.\nCARD. MARC OUELLET\nFor thirteen years, we have been saying that vocations are disappearing, that there are tensions and rivalries in the communities, and that there is a lack of a missionary spirit, something the Pope has tried to instill in us. That is why I think that these reflections are first and foremost for bishops.\nThe symposium addressed the problem of clericalism and how it can be solved if the faithful learn the meaning of the common priesthood.\nSR. LINDA POCHER\nPontifical Faculty of Educational Sciences 'Auxilium'\nReflecting on the complementary nature of vocations, the dignity of the baptismal priesthood and the common dignity of all believers is the present focus.\nFormation in the seminaries is also an important task. Some seminaries have started incorporating lay formators who have more contact with the outside world.\nMONS. GIANMARCO BUSCA\nBishop of Manatova (Italy)\nI think that the specific seminary structure basically created dependent personalities, because it was a somewhat closed world and one that was not very capable of interacting with today's culture.\nCARD. GIANFRANCO GHIRLANDA\nIn spite of the current culture's resistance to anything that is defined, one must have a clear idea of what one wants to achieve in formation. Thus, one must have a clear vision about the Catholic priesthood.\nCardinal Ouellet wanted to emphasize that this symposium was organized to deepen the teachings on the priesthood, especially in today's context."} +{"text": "Join Kwara State University (KWASU) 10th & 11th Hybrid Convocation Ceremony \u2013 December 16, 2023! | KWASU Celebrates A Decade Of Academic Excellence With The Hybrid 10th & 11th Convocation Ceremony 2023/2024 | Join Kwara State University (KWASU) 10th & 11th Hybrid Convocation Ceremony 2023/2024 | Kwara State University (KWASU) 10th and 11th Hybrid Convocation Ceremony 2023/2024.\nAre you ready to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the graduating students at Kwara State University (KWASU)? Mark your calendars because the 10th & 11th Hybrid Convocation Ceremony is just around the corner \u2013 December 16, 2023!\nThis highly anticipated event promises to be a grand celebration of academic excellence, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and distinguished guests. It will showcase the hard work, dedication, and remarkable accomplishments of the graduating class.\nThe Hybrid Convocation Ceremony reflects KWASU\u2019s commitment to utilizing modern technology while still maintaining the essence of a traditional convocation. It will be a unique blend of in-person and virtual elements, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all participants.\nAs the graduates walk across the stage, it will be a moment of triumph and joy, marking the culmination of their educational journey at KWASU. They will receive their well-deserved degrees, representing years of dedication and perseverance.\nDuring this memorable event, KWASU will also acknowledge the contributions of faculty members, staff, and supporters who have played an instrumental role in the success of the university and its students.\nAttending the KWASU 10th & 11th Hybrid Convocation Ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to witness the next generation of leaders, scholars, and professionals embark on their new endeavors. It is a celebration of their accomplishments and a testament to the power of education and determination.\nIn Conclusion, whether you are a proud parent, a supportive friend, an esteemed faculty member, or an alumnus eager to reconnect, make sure to mark your calendar for December 16, 2023. Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of the graduating class at Kwara State University\u2019s 10th & 11th Hybrid Convocation Ceremony!"} +{"text": "Texas Women Writers: A Tradition of Their Own is a sweeping account of a rich yet largely ignored literary history covering over 160 years of women's writing in the Lone Star State. Their writings vary widely in theme, setting, and voice; nevertheless these writers share a distinct tradition that is in part defined by their isolation due to both geography and gender and is wholly different from their male counterparts'.\nThe survey begins with pioneer diarists who chronicled their experiences on the Texas frontier, and it ends with the postmodernists and a glimpse of the new directions in which Texas' women writers are now heading. In between are critical-biographical portraits of the lives and careers of individual writers both major and minor: from novelists, dramatists, and poets, to writers of short stories, children's books, and creative nonfiction. The survey covers the developmental history of major genres in the region and chronologically reviews each generation and the particular challenges of time and place that shaped their work. The careers of African American and Tejana writers are also examined as part of newly emerging literary traditions.\nEdited by Lou Halsell Rodenberger and Sylvia Ann Grider, this volume brings together a host of contributors comprising some of the region's most prominent scholar-writers. The editors also list primary and important secondary material in perhaps the most comprehensive bibliography ever devoted to Texas women's literature. Texas Women Writers will introduce many readers to a vibrant literary tradition that is unique to the Texas experience.\nAbout the Author\nPublished by Texas A&M University Press"} +{"text": "The Books of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition\nBrand:Le Guin, Ursula K\nOne of theTime100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time\nWINNER OF THE HUGO AND LOCUS AWARDS FOR BEST ART BOOK\nCelebrating the 50th anniversary of the timeless and belovedA Wizard of Earthseathat \u201creads like the retelling of a tale first told centuries ago\u201d (David Mitchell)\u2014this complete omnibus edition of the entire Earthsea chronicles, including over fifty illustrations illuminating Le Guin\u2019s vision of her classic saga byHugo and Locus Award-winning artist, Charles Vess.\nUrsula K. Le Guin\u2019s Earthsea novels are some of the most acclaimed and awarded works in literature\u2014they have received prestigious accolades such as the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, the Nebula Award, and many more honors, commemorating their enduring place in the hearts and minds of readers and the literary world alike.\nNow for the first time ever, they\u2019re all together in one volume\u2014including the early short stories, Le Guin\u2019s \u201cEarthsea Revisioned\u201d Oxford lecture, and a new Earthsea story, never before printed.\nWith a new introduction by Le Guin herself, this essential edition will also include fifty illustrations by renowned artist Charles Vess, specially commissioned and selected by Le Guin, to bring her refined vision of Earthsea and its people to life in a totally new way.\n[Stories include: \u201cA Wizard of Earthsea\u201d, \u201cThe Tombs of Atuan\u201d, \u201cThe Farthest Shore\u201d, \u201cTehanu\u201d, \u201cTales From Earthsea\u201d, \u201cThe Other Wind\u201d, \u201cThe Rule of Names\u201d, \u201cThe Word of Unbinding\u201d, \u201cThe Daughter of Odren\u201d, and \u201cEarthsea Revisioned: A Lecture at Oxford University\u201d.]\nWith stories as perennial and universally beloved asThe Chronicles of NarniaandThe Lord of The Rings\u2014but also unlike anything but themselves\u2014this edition is perfect for those new to the world of Earthsea, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: to know Earthsea is to love it.\nAbout the Author\nUrsula K. Le Guin (1929\u20132018) was the celebrated author of twenty-three novels, twelve volumes of short stories, eleven volumes of poetry, thirteen children\u2019s books, five essay collections, and four works of translation. Her acclaimed books received the Hugo, Nebula, Endeavor, Locus, Otherwise, Theodore Sturgeon, PEN/Malamud, and National Book Awards; a Newbery Honor; and the Pushcart and Janet Heidinger Kafka Prizes, among others. In 2014, she was awarded the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2016 joined the short list of authors to be published in their lifetimes by the Library of America. Le Guin was also the recipient of the Association for Library Service to Children\u2019s May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award and the Margaret A. Edwards Award. She received lifetime achievement awards from the World Fantasy Convention, Los Angeles Times, Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association, and Willamette Writers, as well as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Grand Master Award and the Library of Congress Living Legend Award. Her website is UrsulaKLeGuin.com.\nCharles Vess is an artist and comic book illustrator. Vess is known for working with Neil Gaiman, Susanna Clarke, George R.R. Martin, Terri Windling, Ellen Datlow, and many other big names in the literary industry. Educated at Virginia Commonwealth University, Vess is primarily known for his work in fantasy, with many of his designs and drawings being implemented within major mythological-based comic books and pieces. Vess is perhaps best known for Sandman, Stardust, and Bone."} +{"text": "The region where the Earth's internal magnetic field is weakest is known as the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA). In this region at Earth's surface, the field is approximately one third the strength of the region of maximum strength (near the North and South magnetic dip poles), so roughly 20,000nanoTesla versus 60,000nanoTesla.\nThe weaker field seen at Earth's surface is caused by opposite polarity field at the surface of Earth's outer core (inwards instead of outwards like in the rest of the Southern hemisphere). It allows the radiation belts closer to Earth's surface, and allows charged particles to penetrate lower into Earth's atmosphere, increasing the risk to satellites flying through the region.\nSource: NASA, via wikimedia\nSource: USRA The weaker region of field over the SAA allows the radiation belts closer to the surface, so increases the occurrence of electrical upsets (yellow dots in the image) on satellites flying through the region, here the TOPEX/Poseidon satellite. The contours are magnetic field intensity in nanoTesla."} +{"text": "The Duke Funding Alert newsletter, published every Monday, provides information on all new and updated grants and fellowships added to the database during the prior week. This listserv is restricted to members of the Duke community.\nAlternative (non-quaternary ammonium) anti-microbial actives for cleaning and disinfection\nFor over 100 years, The Clorox Company has been making innovative products that generations of people around the world trust to make their lives and the world a little bit better. Throughout our history, we\u2019ve been guided by our values, which include a deep commitment to doing the right thing in business, for our people, for the planet and for our communities. That\u2019s the cornerstone of our long- term success and the foundation for our future growth.\nAlthough most known for bleach, Clorox provides a wide variety of home and professional cleaning products that provide disinfection and sanitization benefits, including sprays, wipes, and laundry products. Quaternary Ammonium compounds (\u201cQuats\u201d) have historically been widely used in the cleaning industry due to their efficacy and formulation flexibility. Clorox\u2019s commitment to responsibility means that we are continually searching for actives that can provide equivalent performance and formula flexibility, with improved human-friendly and planet-friendly characteristics. There is growing consumer interest in sustainability and more gentle cleaning products, and Clorox is committed to meeting those emerging consumer needs. And it is important that these human-friendly and planet-friendly solutions provide parity disinfection (contact time) and broad cleaning benefits (removal of greasy soils).\nClorox is seeking new anti-microbial active ingredients with exemplary human safety and environmental sustainability profiles for use in a broad range of consumer disinfecting cleaning products. Technologies will be assessed against quaternary ammonium compounds as an industry benchmark for anti-microbial efficacy, formulation flexibility, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.\nDeadline: May 31, 2022"} +{"text": "5 events that should prompt a review of your estate plan in Pennsylvania\n10/25/2016 | Articles & Alerts\nAccording to a recent report from CBNC, more than half of the people in the United States will pass away without having a will in place. A will is one of the most basic components of estate planning, though many people in Pennsylvania fail to take the steps to put one together.\nEven those who have a will, trust or other document in place may not realize how important it is too keep these items updated. Here are five times that people should revisit their end-of-life plans:\n1. Marriage and divorce\nOne of the most common reasons people rethink their estate plans is because they get married or get divorced. For many people, a spouse is often the key beneficiary to insurance plans, or the spouse co-owns properties and accounts. As Consumer Reports points out, accounts that list beneficiaries will be distributed to those people regardless of what a will states. Therefore, not only does a trust or will need to be updated following a marriage or divorce, but all accounts should be as well.\n2. Births and deaths\nWhen someone significant passes away, one item to address after the mourning period is to update the estate plan to remove the name of that person. This may sound cold, but remembering to do so can eliminate heartache and confusion down the road.\nThe same goes for when there is a new life brought into the family, such as a child or grandchild. The new family member may need to be added in to inheritance.\n3. New laws\nThere are state and federal laws that govern the way certain estate planning items are calculated. For example, as the Ohio Department of Taxation points out, there is no longer a state estate tax for people who pass away. There is still a federal estate tax, however, that could apply. Keeping an eye on these and other laws is key for people whose assets may be affected.\n4. Changes to assets\nIt is quite possible that someone\u2019s estate plan today could look drastically different even just five years from now, based solely on the property listed in the plan. Homes are purchased and sold, cars come and go. Someone may take up a new hobby collecting valuable art, or a certain stock account could greatly decrease in value. Anytime there is a significant change or an acquisition or a sale of key property, experts advise revisiting the plan.\n5. The end of the year\nThen end of the calendar year is a time for people to make resolutions and set goals. This is also a good time to review the estate plan to ensure no major changes are necessary. Setting an annual time to review or simply reviewing the plan every other year is a good reminder in case someone misses the chance to do so after a major life event.\nBy and large, an estate plan is typically only effective when it is accurate and up to date. Anyone with questions about this issue should speak to an estate planning attorney in Ohio."} +{"text": "Creatives Wonder: The Best Digital Marketing Company In Bhubaneswar Get a creative edge on the competition with our digital marketing services.\nDigital marketing is a big field and it can be hard to know where to start. Creatives Wonder can help you get started in the right direction. We offer digital marketing services that will help you reach your target audience.\nOur team of experienced professionals will help you grow your business by putting in place effective online marketing strategies.\nEffective SEO techniques can provide your business with top page rankings. We offer a variety of SEO packages to suit your business requirements.\nWe can help you supplement your content marketing strategy with paid search using our SEM services.\nWe can help you generate more engagements on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social networks with our SMO services.\nImplement a comprehensive email marketing strategy and generate ROI consistently and reliably.\nWe help you target the right audience at the right time and at the right cost with our PPC solution.\nBy changing customer perceptions and persuading them to make a purchase, we can help you increase sales.\nCreative Wonders: A Digital Marketing Company in Bhubaneswar\nWe are a digital marketing company in Bhubaneswar. We provide SEO, PPC, social media marketing and more to businesses we find online. Creatives Wonder is the result of our efforts over the years in understanding how online marketing works and its potential for growth."} +{"text": "GET TO KNOW ALL ABOUT OUR SERVICE THROUGH VARIOUS BUSINESS CLIENTS.\nCustom Health Packaging Boxes requires specialized packaging boxes that will provide the buyer with all the relevant information about the product. Why? Because any error in custom health boxes packaging could endanger the patient who is using the product. Not to mention the lawsuits a company can face.\nAs the number of health threats and diseases are increasing, so is the number of health boxes. Careful forethought and design layout is required for custom heath boxes if you are to make customers feel as if they can rely on your brand. A medicine or healthcare brand needs a pristine reputation if they wish to earn their place in highly competitive pharmaceutical market.\nOur custom health boxes range offers you not just CBD Boxes but you can also order custom essential oil boxes and Custom Printed Eye Drops Packaging Boxes for your product range. Our healthcare boxes are produced under strict hygienic conditions that your industry requires.\nOur experts at OXO Packaging appreciate and excels at the unique art of designing and printing custom health boxes. We assure you that these boxes can also within stand wear n tear damage that can occur during transportation to a certain degree.\nAll orders at OXO Packaging are manually sorted for any flaws or errors, pre-shipping. One our quality assurance department clear the boxes we send them to our clients in perfect flattened forms. Not only we excel at production and printing of world-class shipping boxes but we also deliver finest quality of Bandage Boxes, Research Diagnostic Boxes, Tower Bandage Boxes and Retail Boxes delivered at your doorstep within 4 - 8 business days. We charge no shipping fees for order deliveries. If you are happy with our custom health boxes manufacturing services, that\u2019s our most cherished reward.\nGet in touch with OXO Packaging for Custom Health Packaging Boxes Latest Offers on Packaging Products. Try us on just a contact."} +{"text": "He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus...\n2 Corinthians 4:14\nThe resurrection of Christ brings hope. The Swiss Reformed theologian Emil Brunner once said, \u201cWhat oxygen is for the lungs, such is hope for the meaning of human life.\u201d As the human organism is dependent on a supply of oxygen, so humanity is dependent on its supply of hope. Yet today, hopelessness and despair are everywhere. The disciple Peter, who himself was given to despair during the episode of Calvary, writes in a triumphant note, \u201cBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead\u201d (1 Peter 1:3).\nThere is hope that mistakes and sins can be forgiven. There is hope that we can have joy, peace, assurance, and security in the midst of the despair of this age. There is hope that Christ is coming soon\u2014this is what is called in Scripture \u201cthe blessed hope.\u201d There is hope that there will come some day a new heaven and a new earth, and that the Kingdom of God will reign and triumph. The Christian's hope is not in our own ability, or in our goodness, or in our physical strength. Our hope is instilled in us by the resurrection of Christ.\n1 Peter 1:1-9.\nDear Lord God, Thank You for the resurrection hope. My hope Your Son, the resurrected Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! May I never despair, as I remember Your triumph and love. Amen."} +{"text": "DMAE is a naturally occurring chemical compound related to choline.\nIt is found in fish. Salmon sardines and anchovies are particularly rich in DMAE.\nThe compound is processed by the liver into choline. It is reported to have nootropic effects.\nResearch on this chemical has found both positive and negative potential results.\nSmall amounts of it are also naturally produced in the human brain. This plays some vital functions such as protecting and strengthening cell membranes. The weakening of cell membranes can lead to premature aging.\nIts supplements come in form of tablet, liquid, cream and capsule. The supplements may not work for everybody. They are also not intended as a cure to any problem but they are safe and may be helpful.\nShort-term studies show an increase in vigilance and alertness, with a positive influence on mood.\nIt is said to counter depression and even increase intelligence.\nSome evidence suggests it may have benefits against the impulsive and disruptive behaviours caused by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).\nIt may also have a role in treating memory lapses and Alzheimer's disease as well as some movement disorders.\nIt steps up production of brain chemicals such as acetylcholine that is essential for short-term memory, concentration, and learning capacity.\nIt is for this reason that it helps in the treatment of ADHD and other disorders affecting the brain and central nervous system.\nPeople taking DMAE often report sleeping better and having more energy while awake.\nIt also promotes healthy skin by preventing the manufacture of arachidonic acid, a substance that leads to the formation of wrinkles.\nThere is no evidence that human beings can suffer from a deficiency of DMAE.\nIn summary, the following are its reported benefits:\nDMAE Side Effects\nReported side effects include drowsiness and increased confusion in patients suffering from Alzheimer\u2019s disease. It can over-stimulate the nervous system and cause headaches, tense muscles, or insomnia. However, these side effects are uncommon.\nWeight loss and insomnia may occur. Some patients have reported lucid dreams.\nThe evidence of long-term effects seems inconclusive. Some studies showed DMAE to increase the lifespan of animals in which it was tested.\nOthers studies indicate a possible reduction in the life span of quail and there is uncertainty of whether this could be extrapolated to humans.\nIt is possible dosage is a major factor as a determinant of its overall effects. A high dosage could produce opposite effects than sought and contribute to life shortening.\nThe supplement's effectiveness for alzheimer's and other memory disorders has also been questioned."} +{"text": "Businesses across sectors have reported trouble finding and retaining the right talent. There\u2019s a difference between finding a good and great candidate, and identifying them out of the pool of resumes is challenging.\nModern job description software can help your HR personnel attract the optimal candidate sooner, and it plays a huge role after the job interview wraps up, too. Let\u2019s check out how it works.\nPerfect Job Descriptions, Quickly\nEven HR professionals familiar with a specific role may struggle to quickly identify the core aspects of the job. What are the key skills, behaviours, and experiences needed to succeed? This question gets harder to answer the more jobs there are in a given company.\nEven in small organizations, where employees are expected to be versatile and wear many hats, drilling down the specifics of a job is hard to do. Modern software can build better job descriptions in way less time than it would otherwise take because advanced AI and the distilled wisdom of real HR professionals powers it.\nYour business leaders and HR professionals will get a database of over 1,500 competency-based job descriptions they can use as is or customize as needed.\nInterview Questions That Get to the Heart of the Matter\nThe hiring process requires a lot more than attracting the right candidate. It\u2019s essential to tease the right answers out of them by asking questions that speak to the core competencies in the role they seek.\nThat\u2019s why job description software comes with over 1,000 competency-based interview questions that mirror the focus of the job descriptions. Such alignment makes it easy for companies and institutions to keep consistency across processes while improving the way they hire talent.\nJob description software plays a crucial role long after the job interview wraps up! The core competencies at the heart of the job descriptions and interview questions become the ongoing basis of evaluation moving forward.\nAfter all, doesn\u2019t it make sense to assess employees based on the skills they were hired for possessing, the very skills the company needs most from them? The software establishes this alignment off the bat, but it also ensures it\u2019s maintained over time.\nJob description software gives managers quantifiable data they can relay to employees, so they have solid metrics they need to obtain to get their next promotion, not vaguely worded goals that aren\u2019t as concrete.\nYour employees will enjoy the clarity in their role and the increased control this gives them over their career and personal finances. Companies and organizations will love having more motivated employees. Even more than this, they can combine the job description software\u2019s projected trajectory of each employee to map out everything from the next campaign to succession plans for the future.\nWell-built teams can tackle any challenge, but assembling them can be a struggle. Companies need the right personnel in place as a foundation on which to grow. Using modern job description software to identify the core needs prospective employees must bring and keep them aligned throughout their tenure will help you solve contemporary challenges in the hiring process."} +{"text": "Our long-term environmental data\nOur data portals enable you to visualise and interrogate some of the diverse environmental datasets held by UKCEH.\nEnvironmental Information Platform\nThe Environmental Information Platform provides enhanced access to UKCEH's key data holdings via web-based tools, programming interfaces and a data catalogue. The Platform allows us to build applications for different audiences and to deliver datasets directly to end-users in the most appropriate way. The platform can also provide programmatic access to datasets where appropriate, to enable users to integrate datasets into their own research or applications. The portals available via the Environmental Information Platform make our research data accessible, searchable and reusable."} +{"text": "Kazuki Takahashi, the original creator of the Yu-Gi-Oh manga, was found adrift at sea in July 2022. New reports have revealed that this unfortunate event happened while trying to aid a US Army Officer who rescued 3 people from a riptide.\nThe military-focused publication \u201cStar and Stripes\u201d recently posted an article congratulating Major Robert Bourgeau for his actions in saving 3 lives on June 2022. Maj. Bourgeau was a diving instructor, who noticed three people including a mother and her 11-year-old daughter caught in a riptide and ran into the water to help. He has been recognized with the Soldier\u2019s Medal recognizing his heroism in successfully rescuing these people, and it can\u2019t be understated the bravery of the US Officer in these actions.\nUnfortunately, according to onlookers including Maj. Bourgeau\u2019s diving students, the 60-year-old mangaka Kazuki Takahashi was also seen running into the water trying to help and wasn\u2019t able to escape the current. He was swept to sea, and his body was later recovered by the Japanese Coast Guard. He lost his life trying to help save others in the attempt to aid Maj. Bourgeau.\nThe staff at YGOrganization would once again like to pass on our respects to the family of Takahashi and hope they can find some consolation in these facts coming to light. I can only hope the community remembers this selfless bravery of both Maj. Bourgeau and the sadly deceased Kazuki Takahashi in the years to come.\nThis article uses information from the following article by Matthew M. Burke and Keishi Koja, and I would personally recommend reading it for more information on the subject."} +{"text": ".Com Strategies Podcast where you will learn key insights into valuing, marketing, brokering and selling your domain names.\nIn today\u2019s episode I talk about what is a domain buy service.\nPOINT #1: What is Domain Buy Service?\n- Although this seams like a basic question to avid domain investors, this is the question that kicks off most domain acquisitions: \u201c How do I get that domain name?\u201d\n- Domain investors already understand the concept of a domain buy service or domain acquisition, but the people who need to know are the startups and other brands who do not own their exact match domain name.\n- This needs to be a question you ask yourself every time you as an investor go after a domain name, or you as a startup out to acquire your perfect domain for the first time.\nPOINT #2: First Decision: Your domain name\n- The first thing you need to figure out is what domain you want and who has it. You have to do this because every different type of owner has a different approach to acquiring the domain.\n- When you do start trying to decide your domain, give yourself a few options; preferable your exact match domain and one or two other choices. If one option is not available, then you can try to go after the other ones and not be in the same position as before\nPoint #3: Domain Brokers and Domain Buy Service\n- If you don\u2019t know how to deal with the different types of owners, don\u2019t want them to raise the price on you because they see that you might have a lot of funding, or just plain and simply don\u2019t want to be told no, then you want to get a professional domain broker to help you get your domain name.\n- This is what domain brokers do. Chris said that 40% of what Media Options does is domain buy services, or domain acquisition.\nQUESTION OF THE DAY:\nDo you know what domain you want? Do you know who owns it?\nQUOTE OF THE DAY:\n\u201c The concept of Pain and Pleasure is the essence of marketing and selling anything, especially a domain name.\u201d"} +{"text": "Helmet characteristics and injury outcomes among collision-involved motorcyclists in California\nDescribe the helmet characteristics of collision-involved motorcyclists in California Describe how the risk of head injury varies by helmet type and DOT certification Describe the incidence of death and how the risk of death is affected by helmet characteristics Discuss the strengths, limitations, and future steps of this study\nKeyword(s): Motor Vehicles, Injury Prevention\nQualified on the content I am responsible for because: I hold a PhD in epidemiology and have been involved in injury epidemiology for many years.I hold MPH and PhD (Epidemiology) degrees and have been involved in designing and conducting injury studies for more than a decade. I have received ten or more research grants as a PI. I conceptualized, obtained funding for, and executed the current project.\nThomas Rice, MPH, PhD\nSafe Transportation Research & Education Center\nAny relevant financial relationships? No\nI agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation."} +{"text": "F. David Peat: Infinite Potential\nThe Life and Times of David Bohm\nThis is the biography of David Bohm, written by his friend and fellow physicist F. David Peat. It is a story of an extraordinary scientist, original thinker, who made influential contributions to physics, philosophy, consciousness, psychology, language, and education.\nPeat describes how David Bohm came to believe that the traditional interpretation of quantum mechanics--with its barriers of uncertainty--was incomplete. In a bold step that turned quantum mechanics on its head, he introduced the \"implicate order\" which created a storm of controversy, yet may well have opened the door to a much deeper theory of the nature of reality.\nIn the book, the general reader will obtain the first clear, non-mathematical explanation of Bohm's brilliant theory, which gave new hope of finding the elusive \"hidden variables\" theory, the missing piece of the quantum mechanics puzzle for which Albert Einstein had spent decades searching. As Peat shows, Einstein had such high regard for Bohm and his work that he made Bohm his close collaborator and friend."} +{"text": "The Certificate in Professional Communication (Cert.) program is a degree-level certificate program that prepares students for a professional career by cultivating communicative judgment in professional practice. The program consists of six courses (18 credit units). All courses within the program have a rhetorical foundation and are delivered by the School of Professional Development, College of Engineering.\nRegistration into the Certificate in Professional Communication is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled in any degree program at the University of Saskatchewan; however, it may also be completed as a stand-alone program.\nThe prescribed schedule for courses required to earn the Certificate in Professional Communication is flexible; however, students are encouraged to complete RCM 400.3 before other RCM 400-level courses. Finally, students are required to complete RCM 495.3 as a capstone course.\nAll required courses in the Certificate in Professional Communication (CPC) program are offered on an annual basis during the Fall Term and/or Winter Term. While most elective courses are also offered on an annual basis, due to resource limitations, the School of Professional Development, College of Engineering, may not offer every elective course. Select courses may be offered during the Spring Term and Summer Term.\nIn its current form, all courses in this program are delivered in a traditional lecture format whereby participants are required to attend class in person at the University of Saskatchewan Campus. Courses are not currently offered online or in a modular or blended format.\nFor further information on current academic offerings, please consult the Dynamic Schedule or contact the School of Professional Development, College of Engineering via telephone (306-966-7830).\nCertificate Requirements (18 credit units)\nRequired Courses (9 credit units)\n- RCM 400.3\n- RCM 401.3\n- RCM 495.3\nElective Courses (9 credit units)\nStudent must select and complete three of the following courses:\n- RCM 402.3\n- RCM 403.3\n- RCM 404.3\n- RCM 406.3\n- RCM 407.3\n- RCM 408.3\n- RCM 409.3\n- RCM 410.3\n- RCM 498.3"} +{"text": "The design of Opera Contemporary arrives in the Middle East\nThe design of Opera Contemporary arrives in the Middle East. On stage in Dubai, The Big 5, the geographical area\u2019s main appointment of the construction sector\nFrom 26 to 29 November 2018, in the setting of the Dubai World Trade Center, Opera Contemporary sartorial settings \u2013 rich in strong material accents and sophisticated savoir-faire \u2013 makes its debut at The Big 5, the major event in the Middle East in the building sector, able to bring together more than 65,000 insiders.\nThe exclusive layout is developed as an elegant boutique suite, complete with all comforts, a sophisticated atmosphere rich in refined and sophisticated details that enhance every corner of the space.\nOpera Contemporary reiterates its sartorial attitude; and thanks to its exceptional production capacity, the brand is able to also satisfy very large orders. In addition to boasting a wide range of catalogue collections, the Como-based company has an internal department dedicated to custom- made furniture that offers complete service, running from the study and development of the project, to pre- and post-sales."} +{"text": "Otto M\u00fchl was sentenced to 7 years in prison for statutory rape and is incarcerated in Stein an der Donau. Leaving aside the fact that this verdict seems to be making an example of and taking a stand against the activities of Actionism, we do not wish to involve ourselves in the discussion about the appropriateness of this result. We also know very little about M\u00fchl\u2019s prison conditions. All the same, it seems that, in prison, it is possible for M\u00fchl to continue his artistic work. The imprisonment is not leading to a state of exception; the production is going on. For us M\u00fchl has created a graphic, showing Duchamp\u2019s pissoir filled with brown content as well as a suggested drain pipe. Thus M\u00fchl signalises that neither improvement nor remorse can be expected from him. What is banned by society and displaced aside is still his main focus. M\u00fchl seems to recall that Duchamp\u2019s Urinal had a specific function, which Duchamp himself then eliminated and which is being brought up again by M\u00fchl. M\u00fchl\u2019s stay in prison does lead to the fact though, that his transgressions now remain aesthetic ones. In his Urinal work at least, there are no indications of any form of communal life and the power relationships inherent to the latter. Therefore the thesis of M\u00fchl\u2019s incorrigibility is not quite correct: He now only seeks aesthetic transgression and stays predictable because of that.Just like a classical artist, struggling with tradition, he jumps into the discussion on Duchamp\u2019s legacy: Was it the Ready-made or institutional critique that became possible through Duchamp? According to M\u00fchl, excrement are Duchamp\u2019s legacy which then were able to gain the status of artistic material.\nOtto M\u00fchls work, entitled \u201cMarcel\u2019s Nachlass\u201d, in the colours gold, black, white and brown, measures 21,6 x 15, 6 cm. It comes in an edition of 100 + 20 and costs 245,- Euros plus shipping."} +{"text": "GAINESVILLE, Georgia \u2014 The jury has begun its deliberation in the trial of the long-standing cold case of Teresa Black. The case has remained unresolved for years, but now the fate of the defendant hangs in the balance.\nTeresa Black went missing in 2002, leaving her family and friends devastated and desperate for answers. For years, her disappearance remained a mystery until new evidence emerged in 2018, leading authorities to the defendant in this trial. The defendant is accused of the heinous crime of kidnapping and murdering Black.\nDuring the trial, the prosecution presented a compelling case against the defendant, supported by testimonies from witnesses, forensic evidence, and expert analysis. The defense, however, has argued that the evidence is circumstantial and lacks definitive proof of the defendant\u2019s guilt. The jury now holds the responsibility of carefully weighing this evidence and reaching a verdict.\nDeliberation in a case of this nature can be a complex process. Jurors must examine the credibility and reliability of the evidence presented, consider varying interpretations, and ultimately determine whether the prosecution has proven the defendant\u2019s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The task at hand requires both logical reasoning and a keen sense of justice.\nFor the family and friends of Teresa Black, this trial is a crucial moment in their search for justice. Their hope is that closure and resolution will finally be achieved after nearly two decades of uncertainty. Whatever the verdict may be, it will undoubtedly have a profound impact on everyone involved and serve as a marker in the long and painful journey towards justice.\nAs the jury continues its deliberation, the community watches and waits with bated breath for the decision that will bring an end to this notorious cold case. The fate of the defendant, Teresa Black, and all those affected by her tragic disappearance now lies in the hands of twelve individuals who must reach a just and fair decision.\nKey facts: Deliberations have begun in the trial of Teresa Black\u2019s cold case. The defendant is accused of kidnapping and murdering Black, who went missing in 2002. The jury must carefully weigh the evidence presented during the trial before reaching a verdict. The trial carries significant importance for Black\u2019s family and friends who have long sought justice. The community anxiously awaits the jury\u2019s decision, which will bring closure to a case that has remained unsolved for many years."} +{"text": "Meet Melissa Weisenburg, your dedicated Integrative Wellness Practitioner, on a mission to help midlife women thrive in every aspect of their lives.\n\ud83c\udf1f A Warm and Compassionate Partner: Melissa understands the challenges of juggling various roles as a wife, mom, and caregiver, creating a safe space for personal growth and self-discovery.\n\ud83c\udf1f Holistic Expertise: With a Master's in Business Administration and a Certificate of Continuing Education in Theological Studies, Melissa blends practical wisdom and spiritual insight for a well-rounded wellness journey.\n\ud83c\udf1f Certified Oola Life Coach: Ignite growth and fulfillment in all areas of life, from career success to improved health.\n\ud83c\udf1f Financial and Physical Well-being: Tailored plans for financial and physical health with her expertise as a Certified Green Gap Finance Coach and Certified Nutrition Coach.\n\ud83c\udf1f Empathy as a National Veteran Caregiver: Melissa's compassion makes her an invaluable ally for those navigating caregiving challenges.\n\ud83c\udf1f Healing with Herbalism: Specializing in Herbal Cancer Care, Melissa inspires transformative change in her clients.\nEmbrace Vibrant Well-being Today!\nMelissa's personalized coaching, transformative programs, and empowering products lead to greater health, happiness, and fulfillment. Ready for an adventure to vibrant living? Reach out to Melissa and unlock your full potential! \ud83c\udf3f"} +{"text": "March 29, 2017\nThere are some hard teachings in the Bible when it comes to following Christ. Here\u2019s one of the hardest:\nAnd everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. (Matthew 19:29)\nThat\u2019s a lot of people and stuff to just leave. As I looked up the parallel passages in Mark 10:29-30 and Luke 18:29-30, the picture broadens to also sacrificing land, property and wife. That sounds even worse! When I read these verses last week (and I\u2019ve read them often), I was flummoxed. Can this really be? I know God is not asking any of us to break our marriage covenant. He expects us to keep that. God is not asking me to be an irresponsible parent. He gave me three wonderful children to raise and love all my life. What is he really asking of us as followers of Christ?\nOn further study of the context in Matthew 19:16-30, I noticed the disciples\u2019 response. They too had questions. When Jesus said, \u201cIt\u2019s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God,\u201d scripture says the disciples were astonished. \u201cWho then can be saved?\u201d they asked. And Jesus says, \u201cWith man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.\u201d Peter\u2019s reply to that? \u201cWe have left everything to follow you!\u201d I think he was also flummoxed! Which leads to Jesus\u2019s teaching above. So it seems these words of Jesus were not meant to discourage his followers, but encourage those who had already made the decision to put him first.\nJesus was encouraging his disciples that their decision to put their identity in him, above identity in family, was a good decision. Jesus was encouraging his disciples that putting their security in him, above property and possessions, was a good decision. He didn\u2019t ask them to be irresponsible but to be responsibly committed to him, because with God all things are possible.\nAdmittedly, the first ones I think of who are living this out are our global partners. They have physically left family and property to live out Christ in a different context. Giles and Alison, Van and Jane, Paul and Stacey, Bruce and Alice, Bruce E and Cindy, Dawn, Zach and Haley, Jeremiah, John and Ruth \u2013 all of them felt the call of God to be responsibly committed to him in this way. It was a big ask from Christ, \u201cfor his sake\u201d, and this is how they responded. Two others from our church are preparing to do the same.\nBut this is not just a scripture passage for global workers. We all are required to work this one out. What does it mean to be responsibly committed to Christ? What does it mean for each of us to leave people and possessions for his sake? We all need to settle that question as followers of Christ. It\u2019s a big ask from Christ to each of his flummoxed disciples today. It will look different for each of us.\nTil next week,"} +{"text": "Why is socialized medicine a bad thing for America? Why is it a bad idea to put government in charge of people's healthcare?\nRonald Reagan warned Americans about socialized medicine in the 1960s. He warned that it was one of the traditional methods of imposing statism or socialism. It's very easy, he warned, to disguise a medical program as a humanitarian project. However, turning over control of one's healthcare to a government entity delivers a severe blow to individual freedom.\nIn this four-part series, we'll explore the history of healthcare in America and why big government is never the answer.\nListen to this segment:\nHealthcare Part III: Economic Impact\nThe United Nations rates 36 countries as having superior healthcare systems to the United States, including Syria, Cypress, Costa Rica, Chile, Columbia, Iceland and Greece. Why? Because free stuff is always better than quality, accessible medical care, right? Take a look at the facts, though, and the crushing taxation required to support nationalized healthcare delivers a severe blow to a country's economy. What good are free services if they collapse your economy and country?\nListen to all serials at glennbeck.com/serials."} +{"text": "Spicy red chillies and aromatic citrus fragrances softened with sweet notes of\ncreamy coconut and vanilla bean.\nTop: Lemon, Sriracha, Black Pepper\nMid: Vanilla Bean Gelato, Coconut Milk\nBase: Vanilla, Crystallised Sugar\nTop note is the initial impression of the fragrance, middle note is the main\nbody of the scent and base is its final impression.\nHourglass Woodwick? Candles fill your home with sophisticated scents and a soft\ncrackle from a natural wooden wick that Crackles as it Burns?. The distinctive\ncrackle of WoodWick? candles is creaed by a patented PLUSWICK? Innovation\ntechnology, designed to ensure a safe and consistent multi-sensory experience\nwith faster fragrance and an optimal burn while fragrancing your home with the\nsound of a crackling fire.\nBurn Time: Up to 120 hours.\nWax: Premium paraffin and soy waxes are blended with highly concentrated\nfragrances to produce a beautiful burn with no messy residue.\nScent: Carefully selected and tested to ensure candle fills the room with its\nVessel: Flared design creates a wider opening for a fully melted wax pool that\nproduces a more consistent fragrance experience. Includes wood style lid.\nWick: The exclusive, patented wooden wick, Pluswick?Innovation, creates the\nsound of a crackling fire. Wicks are handcrafted for each individual candle and\nproduce a generous wax pool with a fast fragrance release."} +{"text": "Watching your football team win a challenging match or your child\u2019s face as they open the gift they always wanted. Emotions are powerful motivators, \u201cbuying on how we feel\u201d or you could say we buy feelings.\nFeelings come from what we see and hear, so adding a unique audio sound or jingle to your video would be the perfect memory or purchasing trigger. SilverIslandTV have partnered with TS3 Audio Branding to offer you a little extra\u2026\nFew words for TS3 audio branding specialists.\nUse the power of music and sound to project your clients\u2019 personality and heartbeat to the world.\nThrough a clear Audio Brand Strategy that enhances brand and marketing initiatives, they create audio branding and audio signatures that project the personality of a business at key customer touch points. This triggers and drives recognition of brand, products/services and messages, which in turn increases propensity to buy."} +{"text": "In this episode of the Recording Academy x EBONY \u201cBlack Music Collective Podcast, music industry change agent Jeff Harleston speaks to the power of agility and flexibility. As the General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs for Universal Music Group, Harleston has worked to cultivate and expand initiatives in support of marginalized communities. Here's what we learned from his podcast session:\nNever Be Afraid to Pivot\nWhen Harleston envisioned his career in law, he always imagined himself in a courtroom. He had aspirations of moving from federal prosecutor to judge. However, that all changed one day when he received an opportunity from a law school classmate to work at MCA Records. \"Me? Come on, I'm a prosecutor. Maybe, I'll be a judge one day,\" Harleston recalled thinking to himself. Still, he sent his resume, and his willingness to be flexible rewarded him by taking him down a path that he'd never imagined for himself. This same ability to pivot would also serve him when the music industry shifted dramatically as a result of Napster and other music-sharing platforms.\nThere Are Many Avenues to Facilitate Change\nHarleston admits that what inspired him to pursue law was his desire to bring about change. He thought that an impactful way to do so would be by being in the courtroom. However, his professional journey quickly revealed that there is more than one road to bringing about change.\n\"I wanted to be involved in something that could help bring about change. I thought, 'Okay, law does that.' I thought that law meant being in the courtroom. Law didn't mean a board room,\" Harleston recalled.\nMentorship is Essential\nHarleston admits that one of the most influential aspects of his career was mentorship. Several Black executives in the industry, such as the late Andre Harell, were adamant about reaching back and investing in those who followed in their footsteps. \"That was wildly instrumental in my growth and development, as was and is for so many people in this business,\" Harleston recalled.\nCatch more of Harleston's gems in the podcast below."} +{"text": "Wet sand manga\nRead Wet sand manga for free at Topmanga website\nInformation about Wet sand manga:\n\u201cDid you not miss me? It\u2019s been a month.\u201d\n\u201c\u2026I missed you.\u201d\nIn the corner of the city where neon signs are flashing,\nTJ marked by desire as a gang executive and greed for this idea.\nAnd Ian, his old friend and sex partner, who did everything together.\n\u201cDo you want a beer?\u201d\nEven Joseph, who first told Ian what \u201cdaily life\u201d is-.\nA man who enjoys a dangerous daily life, a man who wants to break a dangerous daily life,\nA man who has jumped into a dangerous routine, what is their last choice?\nAdult Drama Yaoi\nWet Sand manga has become the hottest manga of 2023 for several compelling reasons. Firstly, its captivating storyline and well-developed characters have managed to capture the attention and interest of a broad audience. The plot intricacies and unexpected twists keep readers eagerly anticipating each new chapter, fostering a sense of excitement and engagement.\nAdditionally, the manga\u2019s high-quality artwork and innovative visual storytelling techniques contribute to its popularity. The detailed illustrations and creative panel layouts enhance the overall reading experience, making it visually appealing and immersive for manga enthusiasts.\nMoreover, Wet Sand manga addresses contemporary themes and resonates with readers by exploring relevant and relatable subject matter. The characters\u2019 emotions and experiences reflect aspects of the modern world, creating a connection with the audience and generating discussions on various social issues.\nFurthermore, the consistent release schedule and the manga\u2019s availability on multiple platforms contribute to its widespread popularity. This accessibility ensures that fans can easily follow the story, fostering a dedicated and growing fanbase.\nIn conclusion, Wet Sand manga\u2019s combination of a compelling narrative, striking visuals, relevance to contemporary issues, and accessibility has propelled it to become the hottest manga of 2023, captivating readers and earning its well-deserved acclaim."} +{"text": "If your estate is large enough to pay estate taxes when you die, you may need some additional planning.\nOne way to do this is with a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) or Grantor Retained Unitrust (GRUT). These have much in common with the qualified personal residence trust. The main difference is that a GRAT or GRUT lets you transfer any asset (not just your home) out of your taxable estate. And, with a GRAT or GRUT, you receive an income, instead of continuing to live in your home, for a set number of years.\nWhen you set up a GRAT or GRUT, you transfer an income-producing asset (like a family business, stocks or real estate) into an irrevocable trust for a set number of years. During this time, the trust pays you an income.\nIf the income you receive is a set dollar amount and does not fluctuate each year, the trust is a GRAT (Grantor Retained Annuity Trust). If the income is a percentage of the trust assets and the amount of income you receive fluctuates each year, the trust is a GRUT (Grantor Retained Unitrust).\nAt the end of the trust term, the asset will be owned by the beneficiaries of the trust (usually your children) and will not be included in your estate when you die. However, depending on the duration of the trust, if you die before the trust term is over, some or all of the asset may be taxed as part of your estate.\nLike the qualified personal residence trust, the beneficiaries will not receive the asset until sometime in the future (when the trust term is over). So the value of the gift you are making (transferring the asset to the trust is considered a gift) is reduced. This uses less of your federal gift and estate tax exemption than if you had kept the asset (and any future appreciation) in your estate.\nA GRAT or GRUT can be a great way to save estate taxes by transferring an asset (especially a business) and any future appreciation, to your children at a discounted value, especially if you want (or need) the income.\nThe Law Offices of Ronald R. Webb is dedicated to providing innovative, client-centered representation throughout San Diego, including the communities of Del Mar, La Jolla, La Mesa, El Cajon, Spring Valley, National City, Kearney Mesa, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Santa Fe, Vista, Solona Beach, Coronado, Ocean Beach, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, University City, Del Sur, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, La Costa"} +{"text": "In order to ensure that new and expectant mothers in early years provision and schools can work without unacceptable risks to their health and safety, employers must be aware of:\n- any female workers who may be of child-bearing age\n- the effects of the physiological, hormonal and psychological changes that occur during pregnancy and the postnatal nursing period\n- any work activities, or aspects of the workplace, which may pose a particular risk to new and expectant mothers.\nThe level of risk will vary between individuals and at different times during a pregnancy.\nPregnant women and nursing mothers undergo many physiological, hormonal and psychological changes during the term of their pregnancy, and during the postnatal nursing period, both of which might affect the level of risk associated with their work.\nRegulation 16 of The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) requires a risk assessment to be carried out of the risks to the health and safety of pregnant workers, those who have recently given birth, ie during the past six months, or those who are breastfeeding. Risks include those to the unborn child or child of a woman who is still breastfeeding \u2014 not just the risk to the mother.\nThe document is provided in Microsoft Word format in order that it may be used as required."} +{"text": "New Jersey\u2019s ex-governor claimed this weekend that \u201cSocial Security will be bankrupt\u201d in 11 years if the current system is not overhauled.\nThese comments were made at a conference in Atlanta on Saturday hosted by conservative commentator Erik Erikson.\nMr Christie\u2019s statement comes after similar comments made by his rival for the Republican presidential nomination, Nikki Haley.\nThe future of Social Security has already been a hot topic this election cycle with former President Donald Trump slamming Ron DeSantis\u2019 record when it comes to retirement benefits.\nWhile giving his take on the state of Social Security, Chris Christie targetted both Republicans and Democrats for criticism.\nThe former Governor explained: \u201cThe most disgusting part of [President] Joe Biden\u2019s State of the Union address this year was when he stood up, and he said, \u2018We\u2019ll all agree, right?\n\u201c\u2018We\u2019re not going to do anything to Social Security?\u2019 And both sides got up and cheered.\n\u201c[They\u2019re] a group of liars and cowards, because they know that in 10 years, Medicare will be bankrupt. And in 11 years, Social Security will be bankrupt.\u201d\nBoomers face 50 percent cut to Social Security ahead of COLA changes\nNikki Haley slams Trump and calls for Retirement Age rise\nRepublican plans to 'cut' Social Security 'should terrify voters', say experts\nNigel Farage speaks to US Republican candidate Ramaswamy\nThis \u201cbankruptcy\u201d referenced by Mr Christie is in reference to this year\u2019s statement by the Social Security Board of Trustees that retirement benefits would be cut by 23 percent in 2033 as the current system faces becoming insolvent.\nRepublican contenders for the White House have proposed raising the retirement age for younger people.\nThis was a train of thought echoed by Mr Christie over the weekend who suggested raising the age threshold for under 50s.\nHe added: \u201cWe can make real savings over the long term by playing with eligibility age,\u201d he said at the Atlanta conference.\n\u201cWe have got to have this conversation. And other than me, nobody in this race is willing to talk about it. It\u2019s ridiculous.\u201d\nPreviously, the legislator told CNBC\u2019s Sqwakbox that lawmakers \u201cneed to deal\u201d with the issues affecting Social Security.\nMr Christie said: \u201cWe have to look at things like means testing for the very wealthy [who] don\u2019t need to get Social Security.\n\u201cAnd secondly, for people in their 30s and 40s we need to consider, you know, raising the retirement age.\u201d"} +{"text": "The decision is in response to new requirements enacted under Act 153 of 2014 to require criminal and abuse clearances every three years for employees and volunteers who are in contact with minors as a part of their duties.\nSince the passage of Act 153, many legislators have worked to improve the law to alleviate some of this burden on volunteer organizations such as volunteer fire departments and EMS providers.\n\u201cI am proud to have worked with Governor Wolf to make sure that this vital action was taken,\" State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Ambridge, said in a news release. \"By waiving the fees, we ensure that those who generously give their time to the children in our communities won\u2019t be deterred from doing so because of cost.\"\nAccording to Matzie, Wolf also said the Department of Human Services and the state police will be reducing the cost of both the child abuse and criminal history record checks from $10 to $8 for all other applicants.\n\"This move keeps the safety provisions of Act 153 firmly in place, without discouraging people from volunteering,\" Matzie said. \"This is a great example of what can be accomplished when politics are put aside and the governor and the legislature work closely and diligently to solve real problems.\u201d"} +{"text": "By: Sharon Aron Baron\nThe Relay For Life isn\u2019t until Spring, however, preparations are well underway for an exciting event.\nA Team Captain Party and Planning meeting will be held for interested participants of the Relay for Life Coral Springs and Parkland on January 24.\nCo-lead Rachel Frydman said this year\u2019s theme is \u2018Imagine a World Without Cancer\u2019.\nAccording to her, the Relay For Life movement is the world\u2019s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event to save lives from cancer and community volunteers are the backbone of the movement. At Relay For Life events, participants celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change.\nFunds raised help the American Cancer Society attack cancer in dozens of ways, each of them critical to achieving a world without cancer \u2013 from developing breakthrough therapies to building supportive communities, from providing empowering resources to deploying activists to raise awareness.\nThe Team Captain Party and Planning meeting will be held on Jan 24, at 6:30 pm at the MiraLago Club House, 8955 W. Miralago Way, Parkland, FL 33076\nThe annual Relay For Life of Parkland and Coral Springs will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Sportsplex at Coral Springs. To learn more about Relay For Life and form a team or register as an individual or cancer survivor, visit www.relayforlife.org/parklandandcoralspringsfl.\n- Editor of Talk Media and writer for Coral Springs Talk. CST was created in 2012 to provide News, Views, and Entertainment for the residents of Coral Springs and the rest of South Florida.\n- EventsMarch 1, 2024Laugh Out Loud with Comedian Ilana Glazer; Broad City Star Heads to Coral Springs\n- NewsFebruary 29, 2024Broward Health Coral Springs Welcomes Rare Leap Day Baby\n- EventsFebruary 29, 2024Sawgrass Nature Center Hosts Family-Friendly \u201cSpring into Spring\u201d Event\n- EventsFebruary 27, 2024Earn Service Hours During the 47th Annual Waterway Cleanup in Coral Springs"} +{"text": "This is a wonderful opportunity for a longer run in St. Moritz, combining paths along the Inn river and three lakes: Lake Champf\u00e8r, Lake Silvaplana, and Lake Sils. It\u2019s very popular with area runners. The total is up to 17 km one-way between St. Moritz and Maloja, but you can choose shorter options, doing loops or using the bus to return along the main road, which runs on the western side of the lake.\nStart in St. Moritz, at the south end of San Murezzan Lake, and run on Via Surpunt on the eastern side of the Inn River. At TCS Camping St. Moritz (1.5 km mark), hop onto the gravel path, and then follow the eastern or western side of Lake Champf\u00e8r. At the 5k mark, you\u2019ll reach Silvaplana. Cross to the eastern side and run along the pastoral Via Chadaunchels for 1 km, which becomes a lovely path on the eastern side of Lake Silvaplana for 2.5 km. The next 2.5 km are paths connecting Lake Silvaplana and Lake Sils, passing through the pretty town of Sils, and then on a small road/path through Isola (Plan Cuncheta). There are a couple of sections of narrower paths, with some uneven footing. Continue along the eastern side of Lake Sils for ~5 km. You can return to St. Moritz via bus from Maloja, which runs regularly and takes 40 minutes. Note: the best way to run along Lake Sils is in the eastern side.\n- Up to 17 km (10.6 miles) one-way\n- Undulating. A couple of short steeper sections\n- St. Moritz, Via Surpunt\n- Numerous access points"} +{"text": "Anivia is a being of the coldest winter, a mystical embodiment of ice magic, and an ancient protector of the Freljord. She commands all the power and fury of the land itself, calling the snow and bitter wind to defend her home from those who would harm it. A benevolent but mysterious creature, Anivia is eternally bound to keep vigil over the Freljord through life, death, and rebirth.\nAnivia is as much a part of the Freljord as the never-ending frost. Long before mortals had ever set foot on the land\u2019s frigid tundra, she had lived countless lifetimes and died as many deaths. The beginnings and ends of her eternal cycle always heralded great change, from the calming of raging storms to the ebb and flow of ice ages. It is said that when the cryophoenix dies, an era ends; and when she is reborn, a new era begins.\nThough Anivia\u2019s past lifetimes have faded from her memory, she knows her purpose: she must protect the Freljord at all costs.\nWhen she was last reborn, Anivia witnessed the rise of a mighty and united human tribe. She guarded their lands with pride as they prospered, but such unity could not last forever. The great tribe fractured into three, and after that upheaval, Anivia watched the people of the Freljord become embroiled in battle. As she strove to calm the turmoil tearing her home apart, Anivia began to sense a greater threat: an ancient evil growing deep within the earth. To her horror, she felt the pure magic of the ice itself become blackened and corrupt. Like blood in water, darkness crept into the Freljord. With her destiny so tied to the power of the land, Anivia knew if such evil took root in her home, that same darkness would find its way into her heart. She could no longer remain a mere guardian \u2013 the cryophoenix had to act.\nAnivia soon discovered an ally in Ashe, the Frost Archer. Ashe too believed in unification as an end to the Freljord\u2019s perpetual strife, and Anivia offered the tribal leader her aid. Now, with war on the horizon, Anivia prepares to fight for peace, but she knows the inevitable truth of her destiny. One day, evil will rise from the ice, and she must destroy it \u2013 no matter the cost.\n\u201dI am the fury of the blizzard, the bite of the wind, and the cold of the ice. I am the Freljord.\u201d"} +{"text": "There are unique characteristics that make Ado-Ekiti a city with a distinctive identity, blending academic excellence, natural wonders, cultural richness, and scenic beauty. It's a place where tradition and modernity coexist, making it a fascinating destination in Nigeria.\nIn Ado-Ekiti, you can immerse yourself in ultimate relaxation at the enchanting Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, where you can unwind in natural hot springs surrounded by lush green landscapes. When it comes to shopping, you'll find a diverse range of goods and local crafts at the Ekiti State Shopping Complex. Additionally, you can explore a variety of products at the Afe Babalola University Shopping Complex, Adamolekun Shopping Complex, Arena Shopping Mall, Ekiti State Textile Shopping Mall, Staleg Mall, Adedoyin Plaza, and Ayinrin Shopping Complex. These establishments offer a perfect fusion of leisure and shopping experiences in Ado-Ekiti.\nAdo-Ekiti boasts a range of residential estates, each with its distinct attributes, advantages, and lifestyle offerings, tailored to the varied housing requirements of its residents. These estates, including Irewolede Housing Estate, Adebayo Estate, Government Reservation Area (GRA), Fajuyi Housing Estate, Shelter View Estate, and Ekiti State Housing Corporation, among others, collectively contribute to providing a comfortable and diverse living environment in the city\nAdo-Ekiti comes alive during the day, offering a plethora of experiences, including tantalizing culinary adventures, deep cultural immersions, and thrilling outdoor escapades. The city beckons you to discover its vibrant essence through iconic destinations like Ewi\u2019s Palace, the enchanting Arinta Waterfalls, the soothing Ikogosi Warm Springs, the awe-inspiring OkutaGbokutaleri Rock, the tranquil Fajuyi Memorial Park, and an array of other captivating spots.\nAdo-Ekiti's nighttime scene buzzes with an array of venues, from clubs and lounges to bars, each catering to a wide range of preferences. After the sun sets, you'll find Ago Lounge, Lazora Bar, Elegant Lounge and Bar, YOLO Lounge, Waves luxury night club, Signatures, The Royal Lounge, and a variety of other establishments in full swing, creating a dynamic and lively nightlife atmosphere in Ado-Ekiti.\nAdo-Ekiti is home to a diverse array of educational institutions dedicated to shaping the intellects of tomorrow's leaders. These include Ekiti State University, Ado Community High School, Federal Polytechnic, Divine Touch International School, Holy Child Catholic Secondary School, and Petoa City College. These schools in Ado-Ekiti are esteemed for their high standards and well-established reputation for academic excellence.\nRead the full area guide for Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti."} +{"text": "Can we send you some fun activities so you can learn about Jesus right along with your friends? Fill out the Quest Activity Request Form.\nFor a couple of weeks now we have looked at Jesus\u2019s story. Not just Jesus\u2019 story, but also how his story is ultimately intertwined with the story of some pretty ordinary people.\n- His mother, Mary, had an anticipation and willingness to be God\u2019s vessel to bring the promised savior into this world. A vessel of SALVATION.\n- His cousin, known as John the Baptist, focused on telling the jewish world of the coming of the long awaited Messiah. A messenger of HOPE.\n- His earthly dad, Joseph, was willing to take Jesus out of harms way, until Jesus himself was ready to start is life saving ministry. A protector and caregiver to a SAVIOR.\nNow it is our turn. If HIS story is my story, then my story should tell his story. The question is, how does his story display itself in my story? One way of doing it is through sharing the truth of HIS story in your life. In order to write your story with him, answer these three questions:\n- What was your life like before you grasped the significance of Jesus\u2019 story?\n- What was it, that stuck you as amazing about HIS story?\n- What impact has HIS story made since, now that your story and HIS story are intertwined?\nAnswer these questions and you will have a story to tell!\nOh, and there is also the effects that HIS Story can have on people. You see, one will never be the same after encountering Jesus. There are some things that will just change to the better.\n- What character trades are people around you noticing that are the direct result of you knowing Christ personally?\n- How do people see that you are redeemed from sin and shame?\n- What are people hearing when you talk about topics like hope, joy and peace?\n- And, how can people see that your life is anchored in HIS story?\nIf your life is connected with His life, people will be attracted to seeking the same.\nAs you go into these last couple days of this year, and then into the next year, maybe some of your New Years resolutions can provide a platform to let HIS story shine even brighter through your story.\nBlessings to you and have a good start into the New Year."} +{"text": "Priority Areas for Testing\nThe NS Department of Health and Wellness recommends that all home owners in the province test their homes for radon. In 2013 the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources released a \u201cMap Showing Potential for Radon in Indoor Air\u201c. This comprehensive map is useful for determining priority areas for testing. Some areas of the province have a higher risk of radon because of local bedrock geology and soil permeability. It should be noted, however, that even low radon potential areas will contain homes with high radon levels and there are no areas completely devoid of homes with high radon. No matter where you live, the only way to know for sure whether your home has high radon levels is to test.\nIn the News\nPotential for Radon in Indoor Air"} +{"text": "French food delivery startup Pickles announced that it has raised \u20ac2 million. The new funding will allow the startup to expand its team and its delivery area.\nPickles is developing a mobile application dedicated to the delivery of hot and cold dishes made with fresh products. The dishes all arrive in 20 minutes and at an ideal temperature to be served immediately.\nThe startup will use the funding to recruit more deliverers on permanent contracts. Pickles also plans to optimize its quality of service by improving its in-house, algorithm-based logistics solution that predicts demand and optimizes delivery routes.\nThese improvements will allow Pickles to increase the number of daily deliveries it makes, and also to extend its service to all Paris by March. The startup will then invest in the expansion of its kitchen to ensure the smooth progress of its growth. The company hopes to export its model to London, and later move on to other European cities.\nRead more: Maddyness (French)"} +{"text": "by Pikaya Jewellery.\n[The uncanny is the psychological experience of something as strangely familiar, rather than simply mysterious. It may describe incidents where a familiar thing or event is encountered in an unsettling, eerie, or taboo context].\nIn other words, \"Uncanny\" is that strangely familiar feeling! Pikaya has started her uncanny collection during the first weeks of the London lockdown, while we were all going through a period that we all experienced for the first time. We spent incredible amounts of time indoors, mainly with no social contacts, anything familiar with our daily routine has changed though in a strange way and still this completely new experience was \"strangely familiar\" to us. Many of us found even comfort during this unsettling time. Uncanny collection is questioning the meaning of crowds to us, loneliness and reconnecting to oneself.\nIn Flow Ring is created through the process of lost wax carving, hand-cast in silver, hand finished to high standard shiny finish and gold plated to a tick layer to protect it from tarnish.\nPinar is determined to build a conscious brand which she can be proud of and she thinks that in today\u2019s world it is possible to produce jewellery while respecting people and the environment. Pinar is focused on reducing the impact of her activity by producing small batches of jewellery, through the usage of recycled materials and packaging to the extent possible and by cooperating with small family businesses whenever she needs to outsource a service, such as gold plating, which cannot be performed at her studio."} +{"text": "Why are Variegated Monstera adansonii so expensive but worth it?\nVariegated Monstera adansonii is a rare and highly sought-after houseplant that has captured the hearts of plant enthusiasts worldwide. Its unique variegation, a characteristic that results from a genetic mutation, makes it stand out from other Monstera species. Due to its rarity, the plant commands a high price, which has left many plant enthusiasts wondering whether it is worth the investment. In this post, we will explore why Variegated Monstera adansonii is so expensive but worth it\nUnique and RareOne reason why Variegated Monstera adansonii is so expensive is that it is unique and rare. The plant's variegation is a result of a genetic mutation, which means that it is not easy to propagate. Variegated Monstera adansonii plants are produced by tissue culture or by propagating the plant's stem cuttings. Tissue culture is an expensive and time-consuming process that requires specialized knowledge, skills, and equipment. This means that the limited supply of Variegated Monstera adansonii plants cannot meet the high demand, making the plant expensive\nAesthetic AppealAnother reason why Variegated Monstera adansonii is worth the investment is its aesthetic appeal. The plant's unique variegation creates a striking contrast between the white and green colors of the leaves, which adds a touch of elegance to any space. The plant's trailing vines also make it an excellent choice for hanging baskets or as a climber. Variegated Monstera adansonii's beauty and uniqueness make it a statement piece for any indoor plant collection\nLongevityVariegated Monstera adansonii is a hardy plant that can live for several years with proper care. This makes it a worthwhile investment as it offers long-term enjoyment and satisfaction. The plant is relatively easy to care for and can thrive in a range of conditions, making it an excellent choice for novice plant enthusiasts.\nIn conclusion, Variegated Monstera adansonii is a rare and unique houseplant that commands a high price due to its limited supply and high demand. However, its aesthetic appeal, longevity, and ease of care make it worth the investment for any plant enthusiast looking to add a statement piece to their indoor plant collection. If you're considering adding a Variegated Monstera adansonii to your plant collection, be prepared to invest in its beauty and enjoy its elegance for many years to come."} +{"text": "Then I [John] saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, \u201cWho is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll [Scriptures]?\u201d But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it. I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Then one of the elders said to me, \u201cDo not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He [The Root of David] is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.\u201d (Revelation 5:1-5)\nThe Apostle John prophesied that only the Root of David is able to reveal the mysteries of the Bible sealed with seven seals. What if the mysteries of the Bible remain unopened?\nOf course, no one will be saved. We must know who the Root of David is for salvation.\n\u201cI, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.\u201d (Revelation 22:16)\nIt\u2019s obvious that Jesus is the Root of David. But, the book of Revelation was written after Jesus\u2019 Ascension. Therefore, the Root of David, who will reveal the mysteries of the Bible, is the \u201cSecond Coming Jesus.\u201d So, the Bible says that we should seek David in the last days.\nAfterward the Israelites will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to his blessings in the last days. (Hosea 3:5)\nHow can we recognize the Root of David who is to come again in the last days?\n\u201cCome, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost\u2026 Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David. (Isaiah 55:1-3)\nGod said that He will teach people the way through which our soul may live. And God added that He will promise an everlasting covenant to David. Since the book of Isaiah was written after David\u2019s death, we can understand that David above refers to the prophetical David. What is an everlasting covenant promised to David?\nMay the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant [everlasting covenant] brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep (Hebrews 13:20)\nThe covenant God made through the blood is the Passover of the New Covenant (Matthew 26:17-28; Mark 14:12-24; Luke 22:7-20.) Therefore, the Second Coming David, who is to appear in the last days, should bring us the Passover of the New Covenant.\nChrist Ahnsahnghong is the Root of David who appeared in the last days according to all prophecies of the Bible.\n- Christ Ahnsahnghong did not fulfill David\u2019s throne for 16 years?\n- Christ Ahnsahnghong is not the King David?\n- The insistence of those who deny the prophecy of the King David of Christ Ahnsahnghong \u2014 Seventh-day Adventist Church Related\n- Jesus will sit on the throne of David and reign forever. So, He does not need to do His ministry for 40 years, using Isaiah 9:7? \u2013 [WMSCOG]\n- Prophecies about the First Coming and the Second Coming (World Mission Society Church of God)"} +{"text": "Volume 32 - Article 2 | Pages 29\u201374\nSibship size and height before, during, and after the fertility decline: A test of the resource dilution hypothesis\nBy Stefan \u00d6berg\nBackground: There is still much to learn about the explanation for the often-found negative association between sibship size and different child outcomes. A plausible explanation is resource competition between siblings in larger families, as suggested by the resource dilution hypothesis.\nObjective: This study contributes to our understanding of these mechanisms by investigating the association between sibship size and height before, during, and after the fertility decline to test predictions based on the resource dilution hypothesis.\nMethods: The investigation is conducted using information from universal conscript inspections linked to a longitudinal demographic database. Regression analyses estimate a model derived from the resource dilution explanation and analyze the association between sibship size and height among men born in 1821-1950 in southern Sweden.\nResults: The results show that the association between sibship size and height was negative from the mid-nineteenth century until the mid-twentieth century. There is no association in the early nineteenth century. The strength of the association is gradually weakened over time for men born from the 1840s until the 1940s. It is most consistent among men born from 1881-1921, corresponding closely to the time for the fertility decline in the area. The association is not a result of confounding by observable demographic or socioeconomic differences between families.\nConclusions: The results are in line with resource dilution being an important explanation for the negative association between sibship size and height. Resource dilution in larger families still seems to be dependent on the societal and historical context.\nMost recent similar articles in Demographic Research\nCited References: 80\nDownload to Citation Manager"} +{"text": "Our bespoke Safe Places SEND education materials have been created specifically to work alongside our web site and our free-to-use Safe Places smart phone apps.\nAs you will no doubt know certain fonts make reading much harder for people with learning disabilities; because of this we have used the font FS Me. It is designed specifically to improve legibility for people with learning disabilities and was researched and developed with (and endorsed by) Mencap.\nEvery letter of FS Me was tested for its appeal and readability with a range of learning disability groups across the UK.\nOur Safe Places education materials are symbolised to ensure they can be used to teach as many people as possible about the Safe Place schemes and being safe while out and about.\nTheir contents have been matched to objectives for both the national curriculum and P levels as detailed in the documents at the bottom of the page.\nThey are free-to-use to everyone who works within any of our member areas.\nOur free-to-use Safe Places smart phone apps are available to download now from both the App Store and Google play. They show all the Safe Places located within our member districts.\nSo, if you are a Teacher, Tutor, Travel Trainer or essentially anyone who wants to teach people about Safe Places then these materials are designed to help you.\nYou can now register for your free account which will provide you with unlimited access to the materials. The process should take no more than three working days but as its new please be a little patient.\nYou might wonder why we ask you to access the materials through an account?\nWe ask everyone to do this so we can record how many materials are being downloaded each week/term/year. This data is made available to our members so it can be used as evidence to support their rationale for paying the \u00a37.60 per week membership fee we charge per district to run our service. This pays for everything to be produced (yeah we know, it's unbelievable isn't it - only \u00a37.60 per week for a whole district).\nBy asking the members (the scheme operators) to pay to register their Safe Place scheme district by district we can make sure you (the educators) never have to pay for anything we provide - like the smart phone apps or the education materials.\nOh yeah, and your establishment can have as many free accounts as you want so there's room for everyone.\nIf you would like to register for your free account so you can access the materials simply check our Member Schemes page to ensure your District is a member of our service and if so, click on the button above to register for your account.\nIf your district isn't a member of our network, then drop them a line and let them know you would like them to join us. After all, \u00a37.60 per week per district is a tiny cost for helping teaching SEND students how to be safe and stay safe hey!"} +{"text": "Atlas of the Morphology of the Human Cerebral Cortex on the Average MNI Brain provides a comprehensive identification of the sulci and gyri of the human brain on a series of coronal sections of the average MNI brain and identifies the likely location of the cytoarchitectonic areas of the cerebral cortex.\nPresentation in MNI Stereotaxic Space enables the atlas to serve as a useful working tool for structural/functional neuroimagers attempting to identify the sulcus or gyrus and the likely cytoarchitectonic area within which a functional activation or a structural change has occurred.\nA brief introductory section discusses the history and current state of studies of the sulcal and gyral morphology and cytoarchitecture of the human cerebral cortex.\n- Identifies all sulci and gyri of both hemispheres of the average MNI brain (rather than those of a single brain with its individual peculiarities) so that the average surface morphology of the human cerebral cortex is clearly revealed\n- Presents the likely location of architectonic areas on the average MNI brain so that researchers can report their findings in a manner that is readily translatable from laboratory to laboratory\n- Offers succinct commentary on the relation of sulci and gyri to architectonic areas, which will be useful to those looking to identify the cortical area within which functional or structural changes occurred\n- Offers succinct commentaries on the diversity of names often used to refer to the exact same area that will be useful to those struggling to navigate the often confusing cerebral cortex nomenclature\n- Mai and Paxinos, Atlas of the Human Brain 3e, 9780123736031, AP, 2007, $240.00\n- Oishi and Mori, MRI Atlas of Human White Matter 2e, 9780123820815, AP, 2011, $230.00\n- Petrides, The Human Cerebral Cortex: Sulci and Gyri, 9780123869388, AP, 2012, $210.00\nResearchers, clinicians and graduate students in neuroanatomy, neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, neurology, and neurosurgery"} +{"text": "Richard is an internationally respected leader in healthcare and life sciences.\nHe is Founding Director of the Oxford-UCL Centre for the Advancement of Sustainable Medical Innovation (CASMI), a major UK initiative aimed at transforming the R&D and regulatory processes in life sciences to bring advances more rapidly and affordably to patients. He is chairman of the UK\u2019s Precision Medicine Catapult, forging a national strategy in this rapidly developing field, of the South London Health Innovation Network, accelerating innovation in this region of the NHS, and of the corresponding Genomic Medicine Centre. He also chairs Image Analysis, a UK company using MRI to quantify the impact of therapy on disease. He is a board member of Celgene, a major US-based bio-therapeutics company.\nHis 25-year business career in healthcare has spanned biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical informatics \u2013 both in the USA and Europe. Most recently he was Director General of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, Board member of EFPIA (the European industry association) and Council member of IFPMA (the international equivalent).\nAs a co-founder of Life Sciences UK, member of the NHS Stakeholder Forum, vice-chair of the UK Clinical Trials Collaboration and in many other roles, he has advised successive UK governments on healthcare issues, especially those relating to developing, valuing and using new healthcare technologies.\nHis past leadership roles include head of McKinsey\u2019s European healthcare practice, General Manager of Healthcare Solutions for IBM and Chief Executive of Chiron Diagnostics. He was also Chairman and Chief Executive of Molecular Staging, a US bioscience company, now part of Qiagen. He therefore has experience in leading and advising a wide range of high-technology companies.\nHis book on the future of healthcare \u20182030 \u2013 The Future of Medicine: Avoiding a Medical Meltdown\u2019 is published by Oxford University Press, and his second book \u2018Bioscience \u2013 lost in translation?\u2019 will appear mid-2016. He speaks frequently on the future of life sciences and the restructuring of healthcare systems that new technology can enable."} +{"text": "Chrome delete benefits\n- Modern and sleek look\n- Improved durability\n- Easy maintenance\n- Resale value preservation\nProfessional Chrome Delete Services at Unlimited Auto Style\nAre you based near Chicago, IL, searching for \u201cchrome delete shops near me\u201d? Your search ends here. Whether you have your Tesla model x, truck, or motorcycle, our experts are here to help you. Don\u2019t wait any longer, schedule a service with us today!\nHow long does chrome delete wrap last?\nA professionally installed and well-maintained chrome delete wrap typically lasts between 3 to 7 years. Following proper care instructions, avoiding harsh chemicals, and parking in sheltered areas can extend its lifespan. However, environmental conditions, sunlight exposure, and regular wear and tear can affect durability. Periodic inspections and touch-ups may be needed to maintain a fresh and vibrant appearance over time.\nCan you reverse a chrome delete?\nYes, a chrome delete can be reversed. The process typically involves removing the vinyl wrap or paint that was applied to cover the chrome surfaces. However, it is important to note that the condition of the underlying chrome trim may be affected, and there could be variations in appearance or texture. It is recommended to consult with a professional to ensure a proper and safe removal process without causing any damage to the original chrome trims.\nHow long do chrome deletes take?\nThe duration of a chrome delete can vary depending on the vehicle size and complexity, but it generally takes 6 to 8 hours. Contact us for a more precise estimate based on your specific needs."} +{"text": "Handmade personalised decorative fabric letters in bright rainbow fabric with optional bright pompom trim.\nThe perfect gift for a new baby, christening gift, birthday etc.\nEach letter free stands (with the exception of F, J, & P, which need a little help) so look wonderful on a shelf. They can also be wall hung if you would like to create a wall feature. For that extra personalised touch you can add a personalised name tag or message to your letter which will be permanently attached with a completing colourful button. if you would like to add a name tag or hook to the back then you can request this in the personalisation box.\nThe letters each stand at 20.5cm tall.\nAvailable to order as a single initial or couples/family initials."} +{"text": "Autocode is a tool that uses AI to generate code from natural language input.\nAutocode is an AI-powered tool that simplifies the process of software development by automatically generating code from natural language input. This means that developers can create, test and deploy code faster, with less errors and less effort. Autocode uses natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) to understand the intent of the developer and generate the appropriate code. It can be used for a wide range of programming languages, frameworks and platforms."} +{"text": "K Arts University\nIt became a university in 1992 and was renamed after John Ruskin in 2005.\nK arts university. Korea National University of Arts has an urban campus in Seoul. Future and Development Studies. Rajendra Prasad the first President of India.\nCamberwell College of Arts Central Saint Martins Chelsea College of Arts London of College Communication London College of Fashion Wimbledon College of Arts. It has also been fulfilling its mission of fostering and aspiring young artists blessed with great passion and potentials. Korea National University of Arts was established in 1993 by the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism of Korea as the only national university of arts with an aim to serve as a leading institution which cultivates artists.\nThe summer is coming and the Berlin Summer University of the Arts 2021 based at the Berlin Career College at the Berlin University of the Arts is kicking off with an online workshop by Sonja Knecht and Christoph Rauscher on. Its origins are in the Cambridge School of Art founded by William John Beamont in 1858. KL Deemed to be University was established in 1980-81 as KL College of Engineering which was upgraded to KL College of Engineering Autonomous in 2006 by UGC and was declared as a Deemed to be University in 2009 by UGC MHRD Govtof India.\nDepartment of Art Kansas State University 111 Willard Hall Manhattan KS 66506. Like the light of hope wide-spreading to the world. Rincian beasiswa S1 dan S2 di KARTS Korea 2022 2023 di antaranya tiket pesawat pp ke Korea uang saku 800 ribu Won Rp 104 juta per bulan gratis 4 bulan pelatihan intensif bahasa Korea sebelum.\nThe Berlin Summer University of the Arts 2021 is Starting. The Korea National University of Arts orients itself towards a deeper education a wider world of art. The university has its own library.\nKSU Photo Club Fund F30330 This fund provides financial support to the KSU Photo Club. 2374 Korea National University of Arts on Nambu Circular Road in Seocho-gu Seoul 3 people. Visual Arts 11 people 28 documents.\n- Botanical Garden Near Metro Station\n- Brass Light Fixtures Kitchen\n- Bm Christmas Tree Stand\n- Bq Kitchens\n- Botanical Garden Bali Indonesia\n- Black Farmhouse Lighting Collections\n- Bq Black Wood Flooring\n- Bob Ross Painting Supplies\n- Bm Near Me Jobs\n- Blue Diamond Garden Centre Nottingham\n- Bollywood Cafe N Kitchen\n- Brass Fixtures Kitchen\n- Black Laminate Flooring Cheap\n- Bluey Party Supplies Nz\n- Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring Perth\n- Bills Covent Garden Menu\n- Botanical Garden Singapore Restaurant\n- Bq Engineered Wood Flooring\n- Black Laminate Flooring Uk\n- Black White Flooring Ideas"} +{"text": "Shop with Top\u0421arsPoint.com, Shop with confidence\nWelcome to Top\u0421arsPoint.com, the number one online store for high quality auto-inspired accessories crafted with you in mind!\nWhat We Do\nAt Top\u0421arsPoint.com, we stock up on a wide variety of high quality accessories ranging from\nkey chains to gadget holders, sunglasses, phone cases, umbrellas, seat belt covers, baseball caps, t-shirts, wallets, belts, hoodies, flash drives and so much more\u2026. If it\u2019s cool, trendy and high quality, we\u2019ve got it!\nWe came into business to make your life a whole lot easier, fun and stylish with our wide selection of trendy, comfortable and super convenient accessories.\nWho We Are\nThe Top\u0421arsPoint.com team is comprised of entrepreneurs, marketers and designers, with two passions in common:\nBoth as a team and as individuals, we are on a mission to meet the needs of people like us, ensuring that our customers have access to trendy items that will stay in season for years to come.\nWho We Serve\nIf you are a sucker for cars or you enjoy showing off your style with the coolest and most trendy clothing and accessories, you\u2019ve come to the right place!\nOur Core Values\nAt Top\u0421arsPoint.com, our customers are very important to us. For this reason, your satisfaction is our topmost priority and we go over and beyond to ensure you are pleased with the quality of our products and services. We offer referral-worthy products and unrivaled services while operating based on a transparency policy. Our goal is to build long term relationships with you- the kind that will last for years to come.\nYou Stay Happy\u2026 We Stay In Business\nYou are important to the Top\u0421arsPoint.com team, and we are constantly on the lookout for ways to make you smile\u2026 even more.\nIf you have suggestions, questions, complaints or would simply like to say \u201chello\u201d do not hesitate to contact us on\u2026\u2026.\nWe look forward to serving you!\nWelcome to Top\u0421arsPoint.com, your trusted home for fancy and stylish topcars logo branded fashion accessories. We take pride in our beautifully designed and trendy accessories which are offered at the lowest price possible. Our best-selling sunglasses are trendy and are guaranteed to complement your dressing.\nAs our name implies, we offer top cars logo branded products such as key chain, sunglasses, phone case, baseball caps, phone holder and many more that will sure look classy on you. Our topcars logo branded products give more importance to your taste, preferences and personal style. We understand that accessories create a lasting impression that is why we offer accessories that are designed to complete your appearance. Isn\u2019t that what you want? Shop now!\nWe are committed to offering our customers the lowest prices possible on our products. Likewise, we offer frequent discount, promotions and seasonal sales. We strive to build sustainable relationships with our customers, as such we do everything within our power to make our customers satisfied with our services.\nWe welcome you to the world of stylish and unique Top\u0421arsPoint.com logo branded accessories \u2013 Top\u0421arsPoint.com."} +{"text": "I love poetry magnets, those silly little tiles with words on them that end up scattered across your refrigerator door. You kids play with 'em and eventually start to make strange, esoteric-sounding phrases that might be poems. So I was pleased to see that PlusGood, one of my favorite design houses, had written TwitterMagnets, a lovely little toy that simulates those wonderful literary devices. Unfortunately, it lacks a few things: it doesn't resize at all, it's Flash (ugh!), and it allocates a portion of the screen to \"the poetry region.\"\nBut magnetic poetry doesn't have allocated portions of your refrigerator. A magnetic poem is just a collection of tiles assembled in a deliberate and meaningful way. So I decide to write my own equivalent.\nIt resizes when you resize (proportionally, too!), it's not Flash, it still allows you to send your poem as a Tweet (so long as it'll fit), and it detects a poem by the deliberate placement of words(i.e. you moved them) into meaningful patterns (i.e. they're touching).\nThere's a lot of fun stuff in the code: HTML5 Audio, the separate axis theorem (used to determine collisions in game mechanics, here used to create the \"is-a\" poem graph), a desperate (and somewhat unsuccessful) attempt to marry some functional and OO designs, a ton of Coffeescript (I love Coffeescript, gods, please don't ever ask me to write straight JS again), a little application of the \"write-only DOM\" theory, and a nifty chunk of proportionality that lets the zoom feature work its magic. I wrote this for fun, and it is fun.\nBug reports, patches, and the like, are very welcome, as always.\nAs usual, the HTML5 Magnets source code is available at GitHub. Enjoy!"} +{"text": "If Earth\u2019s orbit is nearly a perfect circle (as we saw in earlier chapters), why is it hotter in summer and colder in winter in many places around the globe? And why are the seasons in Australia or Peru the opposite of those in the United States or Europe?\nThe story is told that Galileo, as he left the Hall of the Inquisition following his retraction of the doctrine that Earth rotates and revolves about the Sun, said under his breath, \u201cBut nevertheless it moves.\u201d Historians are not sure whether the story is true, but certainly Galileo knew that Earth was in motion, whatever church authorities said.\nIt is the motions of Earth that produce the seasons and give us our measures of time and date. The Moon\u2019s motions around us provide the concept of the month and the cycle of lunar phases. In this chapter we examine some of the basic phenomena of our everyday world in their astronomical context.\nHormonal Contraception, risks and Side Effects- My Personal Testimony\nFerely Correa born in Venezuela, married and mother of 5, met her husband when they were studying engineering. They now share the same profession as chemical engineers. Previously, Ferely was working as a chemical analyst in Venezuela and Mexico in the oil and gas industry, then moved to Holland, and there, volunteered as a team coordinator of activities related to the expat areas in the Hague, at ACCESS magazine. Currently, she is blessed to be part of the NFP instructors in USA, teaching the Billings Ovulation Method. Teaching has taken her on a rewarding and beautiful journey learning more about her body, how it works and what could potentially damage it."} +{"text": "Jesus Christ is revealed to be a second-century fiction by a remarkable new analysis of the source texts of the Bible which seeks to revolutionise our understanding of the origins of Christianity and Judaism\nThe long-standing English idiom \u2018the gospel truth\u2019, taken to mean \u2018the absolute truth\u2019, and derived from the alleged record of Christ\u2019s life and teaching in the first four books of the New Testament, is no longer tenable (if it ever really was).\nThis is confirmed unequivocally by Mistaken Messiahs: The Real Truth about the Ancient Roots of Judaism and Christianity (Singular Books, October 2023), in which textual scholar Dr Paul McGrane explains cogently how Jewish messianic belief found its way into the New Testament and Christianity, how the Jesus of the Gospels was \u2018a fiction disguising a more mundane reality\u2019, and why we cannot trust anything the Gospels say about this character.\nI might add here that the word \u2018gospel\u2019, from the Old English g\u014ddspel, meaning \u2018good news\u2019 or \u2018good story\u2019, should now be rendered only as \u2018fake news\u2019, or simply \u2018God-sell\u2019.\nMistaken Messiahs is the second volume in McGrane\u2019s meticulously researched and iconoclastic trilogy A Bonfire of Inanities: the Bible dismantled and, unusually for non-fiction works, I\u2019ve found them extraordinary page-turners simply because of their penetrating scholarship and the ubiquitous effect of Christianity\u2019s deep cultural embedding.\nRead my review of the first volume of the trilogy, Ancestral Tales: The real truth about the ancient roots of Judaism and Christianity (Singular Books, June, 2023), here.\nMcGrane has applied his doctoral (Oxon) expertise in textual analysis to biblical texts in a search for rationalist solutions to fundamental issues of Christian belief. In doing so, he has formulated a vital new paradigm regarding chronology, people and events in the first century AD. But the tragedy is that this paradigm, as convincing as it is, has a seemingly impregnable structure of universal belief and faith to assail."} +{"text": "ABOUT OUR TRUST\nThe Southern Heritage Trust is the only registered charitable trust devoted to Otago\u2019s social, cultural, architectural and industrial heritage. We provide advocacy for threatened heritage structures, and run successful events, tours and talks for like-minded people who appreciate all our wonderful heritage.\nOtago, and in particular Dunedin, has more heritage structures still standing than any other region in New Zealand, so it makes sense that there is an outlet for all those who share our passion.\nThe Trust has a strong membership and programme of heritage events, both for public and exclusively for Trust members, including the \u014ctepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival which we co-run every two years.\nThe Southern Heritage Trust was set up in December 2002 and incorporated as a Charitable Trust in May 2003. It came about partly as a result of the abolition of the Otago committee of the then Historic Places Trust (now Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga), an organisation we continue to maintain strong links with. In collaboration with others, the Trust has contributed towards a range of heritage issues and projects for the past 20 years.\nWe are also fortunate have a facility in the historic Sexton\u2019s Cottage at Dunedin\u2019s Northern Cemetery. This is by arrangement with the Dunedin City Council, and in return we have developed an information centre, themed walking trails and The Northern Cemetery website where you can browse and search the cemetery's burial records."} +{"text": "Dennis L. Martire\u2019s Advocacy: Ensuring Employers Recognize the Value of Union Workers\nDennis L. Martire considers it a personal mission to better the working conditions and provide all laborers in his care with good paying and secure jobs. He serves as proud member and acknowledged leader of the Laborers\u2019 International Union of North America (LiUNA). Local #1058 out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His long and steady advancement within LiUNA is a testament to his years of commitment and dedication to the union\u2019s membership.Besides managing LiUNA\u2019s Mid-Atlantic Region, Dennis L. Martire also serves on a wide range of boards and committees, including the American High Speed Rail Alliance Advisory Board, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Maryland Transportation Funding, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), and the Dulles Area Transportation Authority.\nDennis L. Martire is also tightly involved with the Laborers\u2019 Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA), he serves as a Trustee for the Mid-Atlantic Laborers\u2019 Employers Cooperation and Education Trust (MALECET), and he serves as Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition (MAROC), and Chairman of the Performance Management Committee, as well as a Committee Member for the Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board, Board Member (PA WIB), among many others\nDennis Martire currently resides in Northern Virginia with his family. Many years ago, Dennis Martire obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Government in 1986 from West Virginia Wesleyan College. In addition to his work as a union leader charged with improving working conditions for LiUNA members, Dennis Martire also oversees LiUNA\u2019s top-notch training program that is available in a wide range of subjects and specialties and it assists workers with advancing in their careers, and it is a great way to demonstrate to employers just how valuable union workers are when it comes to increased productivity and profit."} +{"text": "Jean S\u00e9guy (5 mar 1925 \u2013 9 november 2007) was a French sociologist of religions.He was born in a Catholic family from south-western France. In 1970, he became a doctor of Letters, specialized in English literature. Under the influence of Henri Desroche he moved from literature to the Sociology of religion and spent the rest of his career as research director of the CNRS. In 1973, his book Les Conflits du dialogue, on the ecumenical activities of the smaller Christian denominations, consecrated him as a skilled sociologist of religious minorities.Influenced by the work of Max Weber and Ernst Troeltsch, he was particularly interested in cults, religious conflicts and Christianity (especially Protestantism and its nonconformist sects, Seventh-day Adventism). In 1977, he was the author of a notable thesis on the Anabaptists and Mennonites. He was also member of the \u00c9cole des hautes \u00e9tudes en sciences sociales. He served as editor-in-chief of the journal Archives de sciences soci\nThis page is automatically generated and may contain information that is not correct, complete, up-to-date, or relevant to your search query. The same applies to every other page on this website. Please make sure to verify the information with EPFL's official sources."} +{"text": "As we develop well-rounded students who realize their full potential, Southridge commits itself to the principles of Pluralism.\n- We recognize, value, and respect our differences.\n- We feel safe in the expression of our whole selves.\n- We create opportunities to learn from one another.\n- We remain hopeful and resilient in our work in pluralism.\n- We seek to hear the voices of many and listen with an open heart and mind.\n- We believe authentic change can be achieved through individual and collective effort.\n- We enrich our lives and community by offering and receiving new perspectives and ideas.\nThrough our commitment to the principles of Pluralism, we ensure that every member of our community has a strong sense of wellness and belonging."} +{"text": "23rd March 2023 | Community Town Hall Meeting\nCitizen Journalist: Akinagbe Richard\nMr. Olleyelogun Ogungbede: Chairman Ondo East Artisan Association\nSummary of the Meeting\nThe town hall meeting was aimed at educating the citizens on the constitutional roles of local government officials. The meeting also provided a platform for people to ask questions on matters that affect them, strengthening the capacity of citizens to advance government accountability at the local government level.\nThe meeting had in attendance youths from ward 3 in Ondo East L.G.A. The issues discussed include Continuous Voters\u2019 Registration Exercise, youth empowerment, and the high rate of poverty prevalence in the local government due to unemployment.\nThe youth lamented being marginalized from the Ondo State scholarship/bursary whereas they benefit maximally from it in the previous administration. The youth decried the high rate of poverty in their community due to the high cost of living and unemployment. Most of their girls are into prostitution for them to make ends meet.\nIn conclusion, the community journalist encouraged the youth to take advantage of the CVR ward devolution to register for their PVC at their respective wards so as to enable them to partake in the next election and vote for the right choice that will represent their interest well. He also encouraged them to engage with their representative and have information about developmental projects initiated in their local government by the federal, state, and local governments, this will help in promoting accountability, transparency, and honesty in governance. The youth resolved to register and collect their PVC for them to be able to vote out the bad representation they are experiencing now.\nCritical Issues Raised During the Meeting\n- Lack of good roads.\n- Lack of potable water.\n- Poor electricity supply.\n- The citizens agreed to continue to use the various opportunities available to engage the local government and councilors to express their grievances to the government.\nLessons for Future Engagements\n- Working more with community institutions such as churches, mosques, traditional leaders, and other opinion groups will help in providing lasting solutions to national issues.\nBelow are pictorial representations of the participants."} +{"text": "47 year who exercised regularly and was very fit. However, she was unable to contour her abdomen even with extensive fitness routines and abdominal exercises. She complained of excessive fat over the abdominal wall and an outward protrusion of the abdomen. A lipoabdominoplasty using Dr. Solomon\u2019s 3D tummy tuck technique was performed with extensive liposuction of the abdominal wall and tightening of the abdominal muscles with removal of excess skin. She is shown before and 6 months after surgery. Note the dramatic difference in contour in the side and oblique views. Note also the natural looking belly button and the visible contours of the underlying abdominal muscles providing a natural and un-operated look."} +{"text": "We watched another segment of the series, The Sixties, tonight. We TEVO so not sure when it ran originally. Tonight's segment was on the \"hippie generation\" which leads right into our rebel theme. I learned some things. When the whole teen rebelling era began, I was a couple of years too young to know it had started. This was the thing I learned. The series claimed it started with the beat generation that transitioned into the hippie generation by Ken Kesey of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest fame. One of my all-time favorite books.\nI came in about the time Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan took center stage. Music played a huge role in the sixties culture, and books played a big part in my life during the sixties. I came of age too and the books that attracted me were cutting edge (in my humble opinion). Here's a partial list of the ones that I enjoyed and made me feel like I was really delving deep into myself and the written word, in no particular order.\nFranny and Zooey JD Salinger\nPortnoy's Complaint Philip Roth\nThe Agony and The Ecstasy Irving Stone\nThe Andromeda Strain Michael Crichton\nThe Chosen Chaim Potok\nOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Ken Kesey\nThe Group Mary McCarthy\nTo Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee\nDo you have a time when it seems you came of age with the books you read? Makes me want to go back and reread them to see if I'm still so impressed!\nBrenda spends most of her time writing stories of discovery and love. After trying her hand at a couple of genres, she\u2019s settled on romantic suspense. She\u2019s found all good stories involve complicated human relationships. And if you add murder to the mix, the novel makes for good entertainment. She\u2019s also found no matter a person\u2019s age, a new discovery is right around every corner. Whether humorous or serious, straight contemporary or suspense, all her books revolve around those two facts.\nVisit Brenda at www.brendawhiteside.com.\nOr on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/BrendaWhitesideAuthor\nShe blogs on the 9th and 24th of every month at http://rosesofprose.blogspot.com"} +{"text": "Twelve hopeful novelists will be coming to the Irish Writers Centre, Parnell Square this Friday February 14th for the ninth annual Novel Fair 2020.\nOnce again, the IWC will be opening their doors to some of the top publishers and agents across Ireland and the UK. The 2020 winners will be pitching their manuscripts directly in what has been described as a \u2018Dragon\u2019s Den for writers\u2019.\nThe 2020 finalists who will be pitching this Valentine\u2019s Day are:\nMargaret Ryan, Lisa Frank, Miki Lentin, Angela Keogh, Alison Wells, Catherine Joyce, Laura McKenna, Jonathan Ryder, Cillian Fearon, Estelle Birdy, Olivia Fitzsimons and Caoimhe O\u2019Gorman.\nThe finalists were picked by a panel of expert judges including Christine Dwyer Hickey, whose novel Tatty has been named as this year\u2019s UNESCO One City One Book, and two former Novel Fair winners and novelists Kevin Curran, author of Citizens and Beatsploitation, and Niamh Boyce author of The Herbalist and Her Kind.\nLast year\u2019s writers enjoyed a number of successes with five of the twelve finalists securing publishing deals including Marianne Lee whose debut novel A Quiet Tide will be published by New Island Books this April, and Alice Lyons experimental debut Oona will be published by Lilliput Press in March. Previous Novel Fair winners also include Catriona Lally, who was recently awarded the prestigious Lannan Literary Prize for Fiction, worth $100,000."} +{"text": "This is one of the 12 Cultural Itineraries of national interest in Switzerland. Its importance was already determined in the XVII century by Baron Kaspar Jodock Stockalper, the \u201cSempione King\u201d, who for commercial reasons ensured a wide mule track be built along tracts which are still currently part of the itinerary. Following this same track in 1805, Napoleon set this way to be built as a carriageable way crossing the Alps in order to allow for troops and arms to flow across the Sempione Mountain Pass. From the Monscera Mountain Pass, an ancient communication and commerce way passed between the Ossola Valley and the Vallese canton, allowing it to be used by the Vallese troupes which repeatedly invaded Ossola and through which Pope Gregory X traveled on his way back from the Lion Council.\nThe \u201cStockalper Way\u201d in its entirety is made up of the \"Stockalperweg\", which from the Stockalper Castle at Briga goes back up to the Sempione Mountain Pass and then goes down to Gondo, and the \u201cMonscera Way\u201d, which starts at the Sacred Mount Calvario of Domodossola where the house where Baron Stockalper used to reside and the Paradise Chapel witnesses his presence. The \u201cStockalper Way\u201d then goes back up the Bognanco Valley and up to the Monscera Mountain Pass and then goes back down through Zwischbergental, down to Gondo.\nAlong the path it is possible to visit the Sacred Mount Calvario at Domodossola (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Sempione Ecomuseum (the Stockalper Castle at Briga, the lodge at Sempione Village, the Napoleonic barracks, the fort at the Gondo gulley, and the Gold Museum at Gondo), not to mention the Napoleonic hospice of Sempione now managed by the canons of the Great Saint Bernardo Congregation.\nThis itinerary is marked with track number D00 in the Italian territory and with the brown track sign \u201cStockalperweg\u201d and number 90 in the Swiss territory.\nThe Stockalper Way (Stockalperweg)\nThe stages of this route:\nSTOCKALPER WAY Stage 1: Briga \u2013 Sempione Mountain Pass\nSTOCKALPER WAY Stage 2: Sempione Mountain Pass - Gondo\nSTOCKALPER WAY Stage 3: Gondo \u2013 Monscera Mountain Pass - Graniga\nSTOCKALPER WAY Stage 4: Graniga - Domodossola"} +{"text": "Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.\nHow do you know Dorothy J Gooden-Wallace?\nWe are sorry for your loss.\nHelp others honor Dorothy's memory.\nCoping with Grief\nWe would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter\nyour email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you\ncan stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.\nDorothy J Gooden-Wallace\nAugust 9, 1942 ~ March 2, 2023 (age 80) 80 Years Old\n5 Trees, Flowers, or Condolences have been shared with support of Dorothy's family - View on Tribute Wall\nDorothy J Gooden-Wallace transitioned to heaven on March 2nd,2023. She was born August 9th, 1942, to Nellie Carter and Ellis Carter in Louisville, MS where she lived and graduated before coming up north to Ohio.\nDorothy worked at the L.C.C.C.A Head Start where she retired. Dorothy was a seamstress who loved to collect scarves, mimic recipes from cookbooks, traveling and going out to eat. There was nothing she loved more than spending time with family. She enjoyed chatting with friends and strangers alike. She was very active in her children\u2019s schooling participating on the PTA board, a band Mom and was also a girl scout leader.\nDorothy attended and was a member of G.E.O.M Healing and Deliverance International Church located at 1409 East Ave in Elyria, Ohio under the leadership of Apostle Frances Wallace Sr Pastor.\nDorothy leaves to cherish her memory her children Dennis Gooden Sr (Janet), Benneye Gooden-Young, Linda Gooden, stepchildren: Lloyd (Dorothy) Wallace Jr., Vernon (Denise) Wallace, Rachel Durr, Kent (Pat) Wallace, Faye Wallace, Phillip (Sue) Wallace, and Kyle (Patricia) Wallace, siblings: Earlean Bailey, Merlean Ball, and Leather Young, many grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.\nDorothy was preceded in death by her husbands: Lloyd Wallace Sr and Bennie Gooden Jr., her parents Ellis and Nellie Carter, son: David Gooden, grandsons: Dennis Gooden Jr., Davien Calloway, Dex Calloway, stepdaughter: Delores Paton, stepsons: Sean Wallace and Kevin Wallace.\nFamily will be receiving family friends on Thursday March 16th, 2023, at 10am with a celebration of life to follow at 11am. Services will be held at Faith Ministries Christian Center 1306 Euclid Ave in Lorain Ohio.\nBurial will be at Elmwood Cemetery Lorain, Ohio.\nLive streaming available on Facebook at Faith Ministries Christian Center or (FMCC)"} +{"text": "New Delhi, Dec 10 (FN Bureau) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said the massive infrastructural growth in the country is quite essential for the proliferation and empowerment of human rights. Addressing the gathering, on the Human Rights Day at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Vice President, Dhankhar said, \u201c Human rights grow in a society where there is equality in the law and access to justice for all.\u201d The occasion also marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. \u201cNo one is above the law and the law is always above, which is the new norm in the country\u201d he said. Dhankhar added that it is a paradigm shift which is an inalienable facet of promoting human rights in the country. The vice president said transparency and accountable governance is a new norm in the present dispensation and it is a game-changer of promoting human rights\u2026adding the poor and vulnerable are the real sufferers due to the lack of transparency in the governance system earlier\u201d.\nSpeaking at the event, NHRC Chairperson Justice (Retd) Arun Kumar Mishra said, Human Rights Day is a reminder of equality, justice, freedom, and respect for human rights. Justice said, \u201cNHRC is committed to protecting and promoting the human rights of people in India\u201d. \u201cOur cultural ethos and values are reflected in our Constitution\u2014the Universal Declaration of Human Rights contains ideals that conform to our values. Indian culture is for standing on the side of justice\u201d he added. Raising concerns over terrorism, it has caused grave violations of the human rights of citizens in the entire world. adding that sympathizing with terror acts and terrorists is a great disservice to the cause of human rights. Justice Mishra also said the ethical ramifications of advancing technologies are a matter of grave concern. He further added that the Internet is useful, but it has a dark side, infringing upon privacy through hate speech, and misinformation undermining the democratic process\u201d."} +{"text": "You may have heard the term before, but what does having a liberal education really mean?\nContrary to the misnomer that a liberal education has anything to do with politics, the goal of the liberal education learning model is to provide students with a broad understanding of numerous disciplines, while providing in-depth knowledge of their chosen field of specialization.\nWhile the term \u201cliberal education\u201d used to conjure up images of men in togas debating the constructs of truth and beauty, today\u2019s manifestation of being liberally educated develops eager minds into the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. As the University of Lethbridge Statement of Philosophy declares, someone with a liberal education has developed \u201can attitude that enables the free and critical exploration of ideas. A liberally educated person is someone who is not limited by tradition, orthodoxy or authority. They are free and able to think for themselves\u2014critically.\"\nAs such, liberally educated people can contribute to society with their free-thinking ability to ask questions based on unique information linkages, evaluate answers with a critical eye to various possible outcomes, and add to the decisions made for the benefit of the greater good.\nThis is indeed not to say that someone who has not graduated from a post-secondary institution cannot, or will not, succeed. There are a multitude of examples of highly successful business people\u2014even political leaders\u2014who were university or college drop-outs.\nWhat matters is their exposure to different ideas and philosophies, and their openness to incorporate this knowledge into their decision making to create innovative new solutions to problems. This kind of exposure is precisely what students receive throughout their post-secondary and graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge.\nLiberal education is about the \u2018Big Picture.\u2019 At the U of L, it means breadth. You study in your primary area of interest, and you also learn about various other disciplines to become a well-rounded and well-educated person.\nStudents who participate in liberal education courses will develop:\n- Strong critical thinking skills\n- Strong oral and written communication skills\n- The ability to evaluate and use information effectively\n- The ability to work with quantitative ideas and mathematical relations\n- Skills in integrative thinking\nLiberate your mind! Learn more about our programs in the Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences:"} +{"text": "Same-Sex Marriage and the \u201cReconceiving\u201d of Children\nBy: Helen M. Alvare\nWritten: December 1, 2014\nHistorically, the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently highlighted the importance of procreation in its consideration of marriage in constitutional cases. Recently, however, litigants seeking same-sex marriage and judicial decisions sympathetic to their arguments have ignored the language and holdings of this long-standing body of law. Instead, they have focused nearly entirely upon adults\u2019 interests in state marriage recognition. To the extent children are mentioned, it is for the purpose of speculating that children living within same-sex marriage households might indirectly benefit from recognition of adults\u2019 rights to same-sex marriage.\nThis Article discusses the importance of states\u2019 interests in procreation and child rearing and the Supreme Court\u2019s constant recognition of those interests. Ultimately, this Article argues that judicial decisions recognizing same-sex marriage have marginalized, or \u201creconceived,\u201d the role of children in marriage, in several important ways, all to the marked disadvantage of children.\n(Read more here)"} +{"text": "Transforming Backyards Into Breathtaking Landscapes\nAt Sierra Nevada Landscapes, we believe that every outdoor space has the potential to be a stunning masterpiece. As an award-winning Reno Landscape Contractor, we proudly serve the vibrant city of Reno, the charming town of Sparks, and the entirety of Washoe County, collectively known as the Truckee Meadows.\nUnmatched Customer Service\nAt Sierra Nevada Landscapes, we take a hands-on approach. Our owners personally oversee every project from the initial meeting to its spectacular completion. This ensures that your vision is brought to life with precision and care. Unlike many in the industry, we prioritize employee retention. By keeping a skilled team year-round, we minimize the learning curve each season, guaranteeing consistent, high-quality results for every landscape project. We\u2019re not in the race to be the biggest. Our manageable size allows us to give undivided attention to each of our valued clients. Your satisfaction is our top priority.\n\u201cJeremy and his team are amazing! The crew was on-time, extremely professional, friendly, and very thorough. I highly recommend Sierra Nevada Landscapes, they\u2019ve made our front and back yard look better than we\u2019ve ever seen it. Could not be happier with their work, thank you again!\u201d\n\u201cJeremy and Jimmy have been great to work with\u2014 they quickly transformed our backyard last year and have been amazing to follow up with a few small issues and all of our questions. Highly recommend them!\u201d\n\u201cSierra Nevada Landscapes put in our backyard pavers and built a BBQ for us. They did a fantastic job, gorgeous! 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Whether it\u2019s a small enhancement or a complete transformation, we bring creativity, skill, and dedication to every job.\nOutdoor Living Spaces\nElevate your outdoor experience with our expertly designed living spaces. Whether it\u2019s a cozy patio, a functional outdoor kitchen, or a serene garden retreat, we turn your vision into reality."} +{"text": "This text is written to all chemical engineering students who are participating in courses about membrane processes and membrane technology. Membrane processes find applications in almost all kinds of industries as one or more down stream purification/separation processes:\n- Chemical industries\n- Pharmaceutical industries\n- Food industries\n- Dairy industries\n- Wastewater treatment\nBecause of the wide spectrum of applications, knowledge about membrane processes is of great importance and each engineering student who chooses membranes as the main path of interests has a world of opportunities in coming career.\nFor reading and understanding this text you are supposed to have the basic skills in mathematics and chemistry in general. Thus this text is for students who have completed the basic engineering introduction courses or for industry staff who wants to get a quick introduction to this field. This text gives an introduction to principles behind electrically driven membrane processes in general and electrodialysis in particular. Relevant theory will be presented together with terms widely used in the world of membrane technology.\nAfter the presentation of certain equations the SI-units will be given in order to give the reader an easy overview of the different terms and parameters in that particular equation and why these terms are included in the equation. Relevant examples will be included in order to show how the described theory can be applied in practice.\nI alone am responsible for any misprints or errors and I will be grateful to receive any critics and suggestions for improvement.\nS\u00f8ren Prip Beier"} +{"text": "How are your memories of Goetic invocation? After days, weeks, months or even years of preparation, was it all worth it? Were you exhilarated? Were you excited, bored, terrified? Scared witless?\nDid you give up after your first attempt?The stories of Goetic invocation are not for the faint-hearted, so even if you are successful in invoking spirits, would you do it again?\nAsk any sportsman, and they will tell you that the key is repeatability; the ability to kick the ball over the bar, or into the net, the power to run under 10 seconds in the 100 metres, the skill to leap over the bar in the high jump. Singers have to hold high notes, or sing for long periods of time. The ability to sustain technique and be consistent is something that magicians are not as good as they could be. It does not help that Goetic invocation can be traumatic \u2013 assuming something happens, and for the most part nothing does. What carrot does the magician have in these occasions? Very little.\nHealth problems from Goetic Invocation\nThose who are accomplished with Goetic invocation are on record as saying that the involvement has aged them. Who would be daft enough to continue if that was the case? Having invoked the spirit, what guarantee is there that it will comply with the will of the magician? Are you confident it will leave at your behest?\nWith all these kinds of questions, small wonder that while Goetic invocation may be the highlight or measure of competence of the magician; few ever make it, or continue the work. And yet, the measure of success should be the ability to easily and effortlessly invoke and work with spirits. The whole panoply of magical weapons and ritual magic should induce in the magician and the surroundings an atmosphere conducive to invocation. The fact is, this does not seem to happen.\nHealth benefits working with the Jinn\nMy own observations of the Goetia is entirely different. Various Goetic spirits have appeared to me over the years unbidden \u2013 I certainly have never ever performed ritual magick, let alone Goetic invocation. They appeared in forms that resemble the classical descriptions found in the grimoires, and they helped me with whatever problem I had. Sometimes they have informed me of a particular problem and offered to help! I usually felt better afterwards too. I can honestly say that easy familiarity with the Goetia is inspiring and blissful, and the impact on my friends and the environment has always been positive. They go as easily as they appear, which is most comforting as you can imagine. No pact is made, and I have never had to resort to torture in any form.\nI had no idea of how to repeat those experiences, particularly since so many other spiritual transformations were going on synchronistically. The discovery came during the writing of The Tarot and the Magus when there were particularly strong meetings of the spirits, and they had a hand in helping me write the book.\nWhenever you learn a new skill, a huge amount of effort is required, mistakes are made, and you have to concentrate fully. With time, the body and mind seems to remember the experience, so that just doing the preparation will be enough to start to induce the mind-set and experience that will help success.\nYou have the choice \u2013 do you want the pain, misery, boredom or fear with uncertain results, or do you want to enjoy yourself and enter the fascinating world of the Goetia, the spirits who hold the key to meeting your Holy Guardian Angel?"} +{"text": "Because we do not directly receive the contributions from our fund raising programs, we are not required to register as full-blown fund raisers. As such, neither ourselves nor our clients are under the kind of scrutiny that may jeopardize our efforts or compromise our Associations' relationships with their state's command. Our program is a cleaner, more professional and more effective way to raise funds.\nWith law enforcement under the microscope right now, the LEAD program makes more sense than ever.\nLaw Enforcement Association\nDirect Mail Fund Raising\nData Based. Data Driven.\nWe Make You Money.\nWe Make You Look Good.\nWe Are the Gold Standard.\nSERVING LAW ENFORCEMENT SINCE 1996\nAt LEAD, we appreciate the sacrifices made by the men and women working in law enforcement. Moreover, we believe in what the Associations do to improve conditions for law enforcement personnel. 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And there are no long-term contracts.\nThere's a reason we've been at it for over 25 years when so many other fund raisers have fallen by the wayside:\nOur clients have everything to gain and nothing to lose.\nWe Make You Look Good\nThe LEAD program is appreciated by your Command, by your Attorney General, and most important, by the public.\nWith our newsletters, we tell the people you have sworn to serve and protect about all the wonderful things you do that will never be reported in the mainstream media.\nLEAD acts as a consultant. There is no percentage split of the donations. Contributions come directly to you. It's clean. It's positive. It's the way to do business.\nClient Since 1996\nClient Since 1999\nClient Since 1999\nClient Since 2001\nClient Since 2008\nClient Since 2009\nClient Since 2012\nClient Since 2010\nClient Since 2013\nClient Since 2022\nClient Since 2022\nClient Since 2023\nLEAD brings to the table experts in many fields of fund raising. 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It is perfect for boys looking for a stylish but intelligent appearance, and it pairs well with T-shirts and jeans. The longer top allows various styling options, such as pompadours, slicked-back hair, and spikes. Ideal for fine to medium hair textures, it can be easily styled using texturizing pomade.\nSpiky hairstyles always stay in style and add a punk-rock aesthetic to any ensemble. This trendy style features a medium taper fade and a spiky crop on top, offering a fresh and masculine finish. The spikes can be combed forward for a polished look or left natural for a rugged aesthetic. It works best for wavy or coiled hair, and styling gel can be used for optimal holding power.\nFor boys with long, luxurious locks, a taper fade with long bangs is a stylish option. This haircut highlights the top section of the hair while adding an attractive flair to the overall look. It creates an updated and put-together appearance without being too serious. 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The information in a database is arranged into records that can be searched by a computer.\nWhile you may find a lot of results when using Google, Bing, or other search engines on the web, these results may not be appropriate to cite in your actual paper. Instead, search the internet to brainstorm ideas and then research those concepts in the databases.\nThe majority of scholarly articles found within a database are not freely available on the internet.\nYou can access peer-reviewed articles from these library databases.\nCitations and abstracts for education literature, including articles, books, papers, proceedings and other documents from 1966 to present. Includes links to full-text for most ERIC documents (ED) from 1993 to present.\nIndex of over 260 education trade journals, periodicals, and books, providing coverage of key education topics such as assessment, continuing education, current pedagogical research, curriculum development, instructional media, language arts, literacy standards, science & mathematics, and more.\nThis massive file offers the world's largest and most complete collection of full-text education journals, and encompasses an international array of English-language periodicals, monographs, yearbooks and more. As the complete source of education scholarship, Education Source covers all levels of education, from early childhood to higher education, as well as all educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education and testing."} +{"text": "Learningthere is much to learn about mothering, she said -\nyou will need to give beyond your limits,\nyet not give yourself away.\nyou will need to soothe and calm,\neven when peace eludes you.\nyou will be required to believe without any doubts\nwhen others shake their heads and sigh.\nto trust your instincts, and follow your heart,\ndigging into depths that you never even knew\nyou will need to give your all,\nand then let go.\nencouraging their growth, cheering their flight,\nall the while watching pieces of yourself fly away.\nand when it's over, your job turns to you.\nand offering all that you've learned to yourself.\nit will be time to mother you.\n\u00a9 Terri St. Cloud Next: there it wasPrevious: queen mud and king bum"} +{"text": "Magic of India's 'god', isn't a small statue figurine, 32 years working time long _ figurine skills\nCore clew: as people life quality promotion, everyone more and not satisfied with domestic tourism, in choosing a tourism destination is considered more instead to go abroad, and now the transportation is convenient, even as people life quality promotion, everyone more and not satisfied with domestic tourism, in choosing a tourism destination is considered more instead to go abroad, and the traffic is convenient, now even wondered to European and American countries are don't delay, but in fact, our neighbors', 'is also a good choice, such as Japanese, Korean, southeast Asia, South Asia, Malaysia and so on is a good choice.\nAnd we want to do today is one of our 'neighbors' -\nSpeaking, we first thought must be secretive sadhus and majesty of the caste system, indeed, both to a certain extent, affect their development.\nAccording to statistics, India has more than five million dervish of no contribution to the development of social forces, and more than 70% of the 'low caste people cannot provide truly effective power for social development, of course, there is more than these two factors restricting the development of them.\nBut even so, India's economy amount should catch up with his' masters' in Britain, is really incredible.\nActually India is also known as a point, that is their spirit of perseverance, this can not only see from ubiquitous sadhus, one of the most famous or their 'standing god'.\nIs said to be like that, was one of India's rich to travel to the UK to see the high leg lifts the guard at the gate of Buckingham Palace, and then envy them very much, because the guard stood there still, then returned home after trip, rich began to recruit escort.\nFinally in the guard is an uncle, it's hard to believe that the uncle can stick to, he can stand for six consecutive hours a day completely motionless, no matter others how to tease him unable to make his move.\nEven more incredible, that the uncle was 32 years in office, not small sculpture is worth small sculptures, 32 years between daily work time still untouched.\nIt is, therefore, the uncle is known as' stand god '.\nSo rich uncle gave generous salary, not only has pronounced who can make him move, give prize ten thousand rupees, or one thousand yuan.\n'stand god is famous in the outside, people is an endless stream, who were rich in front of the house is for everyone to a scenic spot, but so far there is still no one can make uncle move.\nTo this, know about India and don't understand the reaction is completely different, don't know who repeatedly praised, but someone feel surprise, too, the Ganges water with them, it seems, are still more than simple.\nBut others said can't accept it, in terms of India's security, hire a guard station can have what use?\nHow about you?\nWhat's the idea about it?"} +{"text": "Oct. 1, 2018\nWisconsin Receives $2 Million Federal Grant Over 5 Years to Improve Home and Community-Based Long-Term Care Services\n(Madison) \u2013 The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) has received notice from the federal Administration on Community Living that it has received a 5-year \u201cLiving Well\u201d grant totaling $2.132 million over 5 years to improve the health and safety of people with the most significant disabilities by improving the home and community-based services they use to live, work and participate in their homes and communities, rather than institutions.\nThe grant is a statewide partnership that includes the Department of Health Services, The Arc Wisconsin, The Waisman Center, Disability Rights Wisconsin, People First Wisconsin, InControl Wisconsin, Inclusa, Inc. managed care organization, The Management Group IRIS consulting agency, The WI Coalition for Independent Living Centers, WI APSE, multiple local and statewide service providers, and the national Council on Quality Leadership,\n\u201cNationwide, both in local and federal policy, there is a recognition that people with disabilities are healthier and safer when they can live and work in their communities. But that takes training and support on all levels: for people with disabilities and their families, the service providers who support them, and the community at large,\u201d said Beth Swedeen, BPDD Executive Director.\nSwedeen said the outcomes from this project include increased ability for people with disabilities and their families to self-assess and monitor their own health and safety, increased use of evidence-based practices among providers and state agencies to improve safety, better community awareness, better training and support to providers, and more self-advocacy and family-to-family networking,\nThe Living Well project will be offering a pilot site grant competition within the next few months to identify 5 communities that will receive a set of supports to improve the health and safety of people with disabilities using long-term care.\nSwedeen said the grant will provide funding to increase BPDD\u2019s existing efforts on supported decision-making, self-advocacy training, and its Building Full Lives effort to work with service providers to learn strategies for supporting people with disabilities in a wide range of community settings.\nFor more information on BPDD projects, visit wi-bpdd.org\nContact: Beth Swedeen, (608) 266-1166; email@example.com"} +{"text": "Using a \u201ctiny house\u201d on wheels, Tesla have found a new and innovative way to show the potential of their domestic solar products to prospective customers. The Tesla tiny house, towed by a Tesla Model X, began its inaugural debut in Melbourne, Australia at Federation Square. From here the Tesla combination will make its way across Australia on a tour of the country.\nIf the tiny house seems familiar then you are not wrong, it bears more than a passing resemblance to the mobile design studio that the company introduced last September. This was an Airstream that had been reconfigured to allow people to create their own Tesla vehicle in a concept similar to that of the virtual mobile studio. The tiny house also includes a mobile design studio but in respect of Tesla\u2019s range of domestic solar products; incorporating their solar panels and the Powerwall energy storage battery.\nThe sides of the tiny house are made using an untreated sustainable timber, it weighs in at a hefty 2 tonnes, that\u2019s around the 4,400-pound mark, ad has a solar generation capacity of 2kW using just 6 solar panels. These panels are used to feed the single Powerwall battery that is fixed to the side.\nThe route for the Tesla tour will include destinations in every major city in Australia, but don\u2019t worry if you live in a smaller town, you can ask them to stop by along the way. And whilst Tesla might not offer solar installations in Australia it is evident that they are paving the way; and of course, their Powerwall batteries can currently be purchased to use in conjunction with the solar installations other providers currently offer.\nShould the Tiny House have the desired effect of swaying Australian consumers then it seems likely that the model will be applied to other markets. Tesla are currently in the process of building a large renewable power storage facility that uses Powerpack batteries. Once it is finished it is expected to be the largest facility of its kind anywhere in the world."} +{"text": "Despite tremendous advancements in in vivo imaging modalities, there remains substantial uncertainty with respect to tumor delineation on in these images. Histopathology remains the gold standard for determining the extent of malignancy, with in vivo imaging to histopathologic correlation enabling spatial comparisons. In this review, the steps necessary for successful imaging to histopathologic correlation are described, including in vivo imaging, resection, fixation, specimen sectioning (sectioning technique, securing technique, orientation matching, slice matching), microtome sectioning and staining, correlation (including image registration) and performance evaluation. The techniques used for each of these steps are also discussed. Hundreds of publications from the past 20 years were surveyed, and 62 selected for detailed analysis. For these 62 publications, each stage of the correlative pathology process (and the sub-steps of specimen sectioning) are listed. A statistical analysis was conducted based on 19 studies that reported target registration error as their performance metric. While some methods promise greater accuracy, they may be expensive. Due to the complexity of the processes involved, correlative pathology studies generally include a small number of subjects, which hinders advanced developments in this field.\n- Correlative pathology\n- Image registration\n- Imaging-pathology correlation\nASJC Scopus subject areas\n- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging"} +{"text": "Read About Our Work\nW. S. Newell was tasked with moving 2,400,000 CY of unclassified excavation which had to be completed within 6 months. The 300 acre site included structural and non-structural areas along with a 21 acre detention pond. CLICK THE HEADLINE TO SEE THE VIDEO!\nW. S. 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With VPN technology integrated into the service, you are going to always be capable of staying protected out of any kind of perils on the internet even when you are browsing through your best streaming websites."} +{"text": "One person, two votes in Pacific, Missouri?\nThe city of Pacific, Missouri is in danger of using a prison to dilute the votes of a two-thirds of its citizens.\nby Peter Wagner, October 13, 2011\nThe City of Pacific, Missouri is in danger of diluting the votes of a two-thirds of its citizens.\nYesterday\u2019s Washington Missourian reports that the city\u2019s current redistricting plan counts the more than 1,000 people incarcerated in the Missouri Eastern Correctional Facility in Ward 1, making up nearly half of the ward\u2019s entire population. This means that a resident of this ward would have about twice the political clout of a resident in any other ward, just because he or she lives near a prison.\nIs that fair? Of course not. I just submitted a letter to the editor to the Missourian explaining why:\nCity of Pacific should refuse to use prison in redistricting\nIf you live in the Second or Third Ward, your vote is going to be worth half as much as if you lived next to the prison in the First. [\u201cRedistricting Plan Selected for Ward Boundaries\u201d October 12, 2011] That\u2019s not fair. Districts are supposed to be based on equal numbers of residents. By common sense and the state constitution, prisoners are not residents of the prison.\nThe Missouri state constitution defines residence for people in prison: \u201cno person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence by reason of his presence or absence while\u2026 confined in public prison.\u201d (Article VIII, S 6.)\nThe Census counts people in the prison as residents of Pacific, but the federal law does not require the city to use those counts. In fact the Supreme Court has said it\u2019s ok to remove them:\n\u201cNeither in Reynolds v. Sims nor in any other decision has this Court suggested that the States are required to include \u2026 persons denied the vote for conviction of crime in the apportionment base by which their legislators are distributed and against which compliance with the Equal Protection Clause is to be measured. The decision to include or exclude any such group involves choices about the nature of representation with which we have been shown no constitutionally founded reason to interfere.\u201d Burns v Richardson 384 U.S. 73, 92 (1966).\nThe City of Pacific should join the more than 100 counties and cities across the country that refuse to use the Census Bureau\u2019s prison counts when drawing districts.\nThe City may not have known that this solution was legal or common when it prepared the proposed maps, but it should take action quickly to ensure that all residents are given the same power to determine the future of Pacific.\nPrison Policy Initiative"} +{"text": "\u2018Pet portraits\u2019 Artist Trying to Save One of Nature\u2019s Great Masterpieces\nBy Cynthia Hubert \u2013 Bee Staff Writer\nPublished 12:00 am PDT Saturday, September 15, 2007\nStory appeared in SCENE section, Page K1\n|\u201cGorilla Gaze #2 was created in graphite by artist Ann Ranlett.\nPeople are OK, Ann Ranlett says. But animals are the Northern California artist\u2019s preferred subjects.\nRanlett paints and draws commissioned \u201cpet portraits\u201d and nature images, and she\u2019s one of more than 30 artists from around the world contributing work to a benefit eBay auction to help fund the protection of mountain gorillas in Africa.\nWe talked to her by phone from Newcastle, where she shares a home with her husband, John, border collies Magpie and Patch, and a quarterhorse named Bess.\nQ: Why animals?\nA: I have always been fascinated with animals. I\u2019ve been drawing them since I could hold a crayon. In general, they have kind natures, and that\u2019s why I have an affinity for them. People are good, too, but I don\u2019t do artwork of them.\nQ: You\u2019re a biologist by training?\nA: Yes, and so is my husband. We met at Sac State. The biology background definitely helps with my artwork. I\u2019m a very detail-oriented, scientific person, and that eye for detail works well in my portraits.\nQ: Do you meet most of your animal subjects before painting or drawing them?\nA: If it\u2019s a portrait of someone\u2019s pet, I like to meet the person and the animal to get a sense of the personality. I take a whole bunch of photos, pick four that work well and let the owner make the final decision.\nQ: What types of animals are the most difficult to work with?\nA: Cats are always challenging. They love their own people, but when it comes to anyone else, they would rather go hide under the bed. But I have worked with a couple of older ones who are happy to lie around and look at me.\nDogs are easy. All you need is a tennis ball or a cookie and they are very cooperative.\nQ: What is Art for Critters?\nA: It\u2019s a group of artists who sell their work on eBay and donate portions of the proceeds to various animal organizations and charities. You can find our eBay auctions by searching for \u201cA4C.\u201d\nOne of the members of the group alerted us to the recent killing of members of a family of mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park in the (Democratic Republic of) Congo. The rangers in the park have limited personnel and funds to protect the remaining members of the family and to catch the killers. So artists are joining forces to support them. The new group is called Art Helping Mountain Gorillas.\nQ: How does the project work?\nA: Through (Tuesday), more than 30 very talented artists will be listing art on eBay. There are more than 100 items, most of them animal-themed. If the items sell, the artist donates 10 percent to 100 percent of the proceeds to help the gorillas. I\u2019ll be donating 50 percent.\nTo see the artwork, people should get on eBay and type in \u201cWDGP.\u201d All of the auction items will come up.\nQ: Where can people go for more information about your work and this project?\nA: My Web site is petportraitsbyann.com. To find out about the gorilla project, go to arthelpingmountaingorillas.googlepages.com."} +{"text": "Mr. R. Sivanesan, a visionary entrepreneur, established Ultramax Hydrojet Pvt Ltd in Chennai, India, with a distinguished reputation. His two-decade journey has led to the creation of cutting-edge automated cleaning machines for automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and railway sectors. His leadership and business acumen have elevated Ultramax\u2019s standing, exemplified by the acclaimed automatic Bogie washing plant for Railways. This accomplishment underscores his commitment to excellence, reinforcing Ultramax as a dependable source of innovative solutions.\nMRS. AR SHREE LALITHA\nWith a Post Graduate degree in Computer Science and over 20 years of experience, Mrs. A.R. Shree Lalitha is an accomplished Director. Her skills in System Engineering, Software Engineering, and ERP development, combined with strong administrative acumen, have been instrumental in the company\u2019s achievements. Her visionary leadership fuels business development, propelling growth and capitalizing on opportunities. Her administrative prowess optimizes organizational efficiency, solidifying her indispensable role in the company\u2019s continuous triumphs.\nMeet Our Team\nSupported by an exceptional team of highly skilled professionals, we take immense pride in manufacturing our equipment in strict adherence to the highest global quality standards. Our diverse group includes design engineers, technicians, quality controllers, research associates, engineers, and marketing personnel. United in their dedication, our team ensures flawless machinery production through meticulous oversight of the manufacturing process. Additionally, our diligent quality checking team vigilantly monitors every manufacturing aspect to uphold our unwavering commitment to quality. Moreover, our extensive network of service engineers across India grants us the advantage of promptly assisting you, minimizing any production downtime.\nWe're always here to help\nGet in Touch with us Today!"} +{"text": "Today\u2019s reading: Acts 27:27-44\nIn today\u2019s reading Paul is shipwrecked for the fourth time in his missionary journeys. The night before some of the sailors were going to escape the ship on a lifeboat but Paul seems to have convinced them not to leave. It turns out to be a good thing they didn\u2019t because the next day they see a cove. They attempt to sail to it. However, the ship runs aground on a shoal and breaks up when they are trying to reach it.\nWhile there is little doubt that this chapter records historic event, \u201cThe Ship\u201d has long been a metaphor for the Church. We see here some interesting illusions within that metaphor. It is Paul, the Church\u2019s minister aboard the ship, who gives the sailors the wise advice. Had they left the ship on at the first sign of danger they very well may have been lost at sea. Staying with the ship longer got them to within sight of shore and even when the ship breaks apart on the shoal it is the pieces of the ship that the survivors cling to that get them to shore. All the people that stayed with the ship and listened to Paul are saved.\nIt is imperative that we stay with the ship until the end. But notice, there was much drama on the ship. Some of the sailors wanted to leave, the guards wanted to kill the prisoners, the ship went through a storm of many days and for a while, the conditions were so bad they were not even able to take food. We are not promised that the journey will be easy, only that we will be saved and arrive safely.\nTomorrow: Acts 28"} +{"text": "Our mathematics curriculum is developed based on the Key Learning Area recommended by the Curriculum Development Council (Hong Kong). It does not only aim at providing students with basic mathematical knowledge and skills, but also emphasizes the process of learning in order to develop students\u2019 abilities in inquiring, communicating, reasoning, conceptualizing and problem solving. The aims and objectives, the structure and content of our mathematics curriculum have been developed according to the following principles:\nOur mathematics curriculum is divided into five learning dimensions, namely, Number, Shape and Space, Measures, Data Handling and Algebra. In designing the learning objectives of various learning dimensions, relevant inter-related topics are grouped into units which progress from easy and concrete to difficult and abstract according to students\u2019 cognitive development. To broaden students\u2019 view and arouse their interest, enrichment topics will also be included in our curriculum."} +{"text": "Systems Engineers are responsible for maintaining system efficiency. They ensure that the design of an organization\u2019s computer system allows all of the components, including computers, the network, and software, to work properly together. Engineers also troubleshoot complex system problems.\nKagaSystems engineers have a very wide array of expertise. These engineers have been in the field for many years and are very well tuned with technology. With KagaSystems Systems engineers, you will be sure that the whole infrastructure in totality is not only well covered and understood, but also well architected."} +{"text": "Fortanix also supports multi-geo deployment and is built to scale horizontally and vertically, with automated load balancing, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, and high availability. Business critical apps can integrate using traditional crypto interfaces or restful APIs. All of it secured with Intel SGX\u2014built for cloud scale and resiliency.\nWhat we do\n|Physical Appliance Option\n|FIPS 140-2 Level 3\n|Legacy HSM APIs\n|Virtual Appliance Option\n|Full Horizontal Scalibilty\n|Trusted Execution Environment\n|Single Pane of Glass\nDevOps and Cloud Friendly APIs\nKMS supports extensive RESTful APIs, PKCS#11, KMIP, JCE, Microsoft CAPI, and Microsoft CNG. Easily support all existing and new applications, whether operating in public, private, or hybrid cloud.\nScalable platform with automated load-balancing, DR/HA\nAll crypto operations happen inside the secure enclave Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM)\nEasy to Use Unified Platform\nFortanix provides a \u201csingle pane of glass\u201d modern, multi-tenant, and intuitive user interfaces for simplified administration and increased control, including extensive logging and auditing across your entire infrastructure."} +{"text": "Putting archive and contemporary photographs of the same landmark side-by-side, Brooklyn Then and Now\u00ae provides a visual chronicle of the city's pastBrooklyn possesses a rich history and culture. The Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Coney Island are icons as well known as Manhattan's skyline. Home to more than two million people, the borough\u2014one of five that comprise New York City\u2014has had many faces over the course of its fascinating history. Just across the East River from Manhattan, Brooklyn is an 81-one-square-mile peninsula that also borders New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. In 1834, Brooklyn became a city in its own right and in the second half of the 19th century, a major center of industry. Its green coastline sprouted tall ships, towering grain terminals, glass and porcelain factories, and massive sugar and oil refineries\u2014some of the largest in the world. Thousands of immigrants\u2014 including those from Ireland, Germany, Norway, Italy, Poland, and Russia\u2014poured into the city to work in the factories and refineries. Fueled by shipbuilding and industrial growth, Brooklyn became the nation's third most populous city by the time of the Civil War. It built civic and cultural showpieces, a stately city hall and art museum, and the 526-acre Prospect Park, which rivaled Manhattan's Central Park. But, Brooklyn's city status did not last the century. In 1898, despite fierce opposition from their political leaders, local residents voted by a slim margin to give up their independence and join the great consolidation of boroughs that formed New York City. The new borough maintained its own identity, however, its residents taking pride in calling themselves \"Brooklynites,\" a special breed of New Yorkers. Descendants of 19th-century immigrants keep up the ethnic traditions that have characterized Brooklyn neighborhoods for generations. Brooklyn Then and Now illustrates this vibrant, ever changing borough's transformations.\nMarcia Reiss, the author of eight books about New York City history and architecture, has a long association with Brooklyn. She lived there, in Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, for more than three decades and began writing about it in the 1970s as a reporter for the Brooklyn Phoenix newspaper. As a director for the New York City Department of Ports and Trade and later for the Parks Council, she worked on plans for converting Brooklyn's vacant industrial waterfront to public parks and ferry landings. She also wrote a series of guides to historic Brooklyn neighborhoods for the Brooklyn Historical Society. More recent publications include New York Then and Now, Central Park Then and Now, Lost New York, and Lost Brooklyn. She taught at Columbia University's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and at Hunter College. She holds degrees in English from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and from New York University as a Woodrow Wilson Scholar."} +{"text": "Many people around the world adore cold brew coffee. No matter how cold or how hot the weather gets, people addicted to cold brew coffee will always stick to it. There are several reasons why people adore cold brew coffee over traditionally made hot coffee, and one of the most common answers behind why people choose cold brew coffee is simply because it tastes better.\nWhy Does Cold Brew Coffee Tastes Better?\nLower in Acidity\nSome pieces of research have shown that cold brew coffee is less than 67% acidic as compared to hot brewed coffee. The acidity of regular coffee can be the cause of heartburn, damage to your teeth, and it can even damage the lining of your stomach.\nCold-brew coffees\u2019 lower acidity allows for your body\u2019s PH levels to remain balanced. Many people claim that hot brewed coffee makes their stomach grumble almost immediately, but cold brew coffee does not have such effects.\nSmoother and Sweeter\nSince cold brew coffee beans are not exposed to high temperatures, they become more flavorful and less bitter. Many people claim that they need fewer sweeteners and cream in their coffee when they drink cold brew. This helps people who are on a low sugar diet or are simply trying to watch their weight.\nBlack coffee also tastes better when it is cold brewed as the bitterness reduces. People sometimes even add almond milk to their cold brew coffee to elevate the taste.\nLittle to no Waste\nYou can use cold brew coffee methods to make the coffee as concentrated as you like. Cold-brew coffee can be made one cup at a time and can be used for both cold and hot coffee. The concentrated coffee stays the same even if stored in the fridge for two weeks,\nThis is the best option for when one person loves stronger coffee compared to the other, plus the coffee never needs to go down the drain if an excess of it has been made.\nIt Can Be Served Cold or Hot\nCold Brew Coffee is not only served cold, but it can be served hot as well. The name can sound deceiving, but it does not mean that this type of coffee tastes bad when served hot; it simply means that this is the best technique for cold coffee lovers.\nYou can also make iced coffee with cold brew coffee; all you have to do is add cold water and ice to the coffee concentration. When making hot coffee, you need to boil some water and add it to the cold brew concentrate. You can also simply add room temperature water to the concentrate and then heat it up in the microwave.\nPeople tend to love cold things no matter what the season. Even in winters, people enjoy eating ice cream or other frozen desserts and drinks, which is why the consumption of cold coffee never stops, no matter the time of the year. Other than the taste, cold coffee seems to satiate people\u2019s taste buds like no other form of coffee, which is why it has become a famous drink everywhere."} +{"text": "You may have seen the recent announcement that Accenture is eliminating its annual evaluation process. The company which employees over 300,000 people globally has said it will implement a more fluid system in which employees receive timely feedback on an on-going basis. During the past couple of years several other large firms including Deloitte, Adobe and Microsoft have announced changes to their performance review processes. Although these firms are still a small minority, a study by the Corporate Executive Board indicated that over 95% of managers were dissatisfied with their companies review process.\nAlthough there may be many objectives for having a review process, ultimately the key goal is to provide performance feedback to employees and drive a higher level of individual and organizational performance. I believe many companies often struggle with achieving a return on the time commitment required for their review process and the desired results. Many companies often have processes that become more of an exercise in completing the process instead of focusing on the objective of performance improvement.\nAfter seeing some of these large companies announce these changes, many leaders may be asking themselves if annual performance reviews are really necessary for their company. In my view, leaders need to recognize that although these companies are either eliminating or changing their process, they are not trying to stop providing feedback to employees. It is unclear exactly how Accenture\u2019s new process will work, it appears to be focus on increasing and improving the delivery of performance feedback.\nDue to the annual timing cycle many review process inherently causes feedback to be delivered at the wrong time. Although the processes suggest for leaders to have on-going performance meetings, my experience is that this is one of the least enforced part of the appraisal process. If an employee receives feedback on their work or project several months after it has occurred, there is large gap during which both the individual and companies performance could have been improved.\nInstead of just following these companies and possibly eliminating annual reviews, leaders should be asking themselves the following questions:\nDoes our review process help to improve individual and organizational performance?\nAre we seeing an appropriate benefit from the time commitment for the process?\nIn my company, what is the most effective way to provide useful and timely feedback to employees?\nWhat additional steps will the company take to help employees improve their performance?\nReflection on these questions can assist leaders in starting to determine whether their current review process is working for them and whether they need to make changes to improve its effectiveness."} +{"text": "US and Israeli buffer zones under Syrian rebel control designed to contain al Qaeda advances\nDEBKAfile Exclusive Report January 28, 2014, 7:17 PM (GMT+02:00)\nThe Obama administration announced Tuesday, Jan. 28, that selected Syrian rebel militias would receive American light weapons including anti-tank \u2013 but not anti-air \u2013 rockets. And Friday, Jan. 24, an Israeli intelligence officer disclosed that his government was \u201crethinking\u201d its neutrality policy in the Syrian war owing to the massing of 30,000 al Qaeda fighters on its Syrian border.\ndebkafile\u2019s intelligence and counter-terror sources say these disclosures add up to a strong shift in the US and Israeli governments\u2019 non-intervention policies on the Syria conflict. That shift appears already to be evolving into joint action for a limited military venture on Syrian soil \u2013 not by the deployment of their own troops, but through Syrian rebel militias unassociated with radical Islamist organizations.\nThese rebels are already taking delivery of American and Jordanian arms and training, and receiving logistical, medical and possibly intelligence assistance from Israel.\nMostly local militias, they are assigned with manning two security buffer zones taking shape in southern Syria and warding off attempts by al Qaeda-linked Jabhat al-Nusra and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) to reach Jordanian and Israeli borders.\nThe main thrust of this American plan is to create security zones for sealing those borders against both Bashar Assad\u2019s army and the various Islamist militias including al Qaeda, by means of local anti-Islamist rebel groups provided with arms, funding and logistical aid allotted respectively by the US, Israeli and Jordan.\nIsrael for instance will carry on proffering medical aid and evacuating injured Syrians from the south \u2013 its most conspicuous form of support.\nThe plan has taken around 10 months to mature, starting from the deployment of 15,000 US special forces troops at the King Hussein Air Base at Mafraq in April 2013. The incoming units set about converting parts of the base into facilities for Jordanian military instructors to drill Syrian rebel fighters, before sending them back to Syria equipped with American weapons.\nTwo security sectors are taking form in South Syria.\nOne enclave, 45 km long and 75 km wide in the south west, is wedged between the Jordanian and Israeli borders. (See attached map).\nThe difficulty is its situation on the edge of Druze country, where 180,000 tribesmen living in 120 scattered villages, have taken care to stay out of the Syrian civil conflict and held back from acting against the Assad regime - thus far. But initial Al Qaeda encroachments on their territory may have persuaded Druze leaders to get off the fence.\nIf they do decide to throw in their lot with the US-backed rebels controlling this buffer zone, the enclave will acquire strategic depth and this part of southern Syria would grow into a powerful military entity capable of standing up to Assad\u2019s and al Qaeda forces alike.\nThe second enclave is being rolled out further north (see map), to eventually give Syrian rebel militias control of a 30-km wide strip running the 60-km length of the Syrian-Israeli Golan border which, including Quneitra, has a population of around 300,000.\nEventually, US planners expect to connect the two buffer zones as a safe haven and stronghold in southern Syria for moderate Syrian opposition elements, safeguarded by US, Israel and Jordanian military support."} +{"text": "Credit-Bearing Courses are individual courses that carry academic credits. These are single courses from our degree-program catalog offered to learners who are interested in furthering their knowledge and professional development. The academic credit earned may be able to be applied toward a degree program at Walden. If you choose to apply to a Walden University degree program, the university will review any prior learning completed and may award credit towards the Walden degree program.\nProfessional Development offerings are non-degree, non-credit courses. They are intended for learners who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, or enrich their understanding about a wide range of topics. Professional Development offerings are NOT applicable toward a degree.\nThe Professional Certificates are not academic or post-graduate certificates and do not lead to licensure, certification, or other authority to practice."} +{"text": "Objective Betula albo-sinensis, a tall deciduous tree of the Betulaceae, unique to our country, is one of the main constructive species of warm temperate forests in China, with ornamental, economic as well as ecological values. Through the research on the structure and dynamic characteristics of red birch populations in two regions in the Qinling Mountains of northwestern China, clarifying the age structure characteristics and population dynamic changes, establishing the population development prediction model, and revealing the reason for the natural regeneration obstacle, we provided a theoretical basis for protection and restoration.\nMethod The two B. albo-sinensis populations in Huoditang Forest Farm (Ningshan County, Shaanxi Province) and Taoping Forest Farm (Li County, Gansu Province) were investigated and counted. Then the static life table was drawn, the population age structure and quantitative dynamic changes were analyzed, and a population development prediction model was established. Meanwhile, the development trend was revealed by the population dynamics quantification method and quantitative time series analysis method.\nResult The age structure of the populations in the two regions was the most individuals at age \u2162, and the populations were mainly composed of young individuals. They both first declined and then increased in the early stage, then increased after a short decline in the middle term, and sharply dropped off at the age of \u2165\u2212\u2166 . The Taoping population was more susceptive to environmental factors, entered the decline period earlier than the Huoditang population. Their survival curves tended to be the Deevey-\u2161 type.\nConclusion The age structure of the B. albo-sinensis populations in Huoditang and Taoping both presents irregular pyramids, and the population development is mainly maintained by middle-aged and elderly individuals. They are both growing populations at the current stage and highly dependent on habitat factors, especially obvious for Taoping. In the future, natural regeneration would be untoward for them because of lacking seedlings to various degrees. In response to these problems, several strategies to protect and restore: artificially cultivate seedlings and transplant them into the gaps of the populations; adopt the \u201c5 times in 3 years\u201d tending method for young forests, and the pruning, pruning, mowing, removing irrigation and the like for middle-aged forests. As for stands with a canopy density of more than 0.9, appropriate thinning is required to keep about 1 500 plants per hectare to improve the natural regeneration capacity of the populations."} +{"text": "OM NAMASHIVAYA MANTRA :\nOm Namashivaya mantra is an auspicious mantra and the meaning of the mantra is: thanking the great Lord Shiva.\nIt is called as Shiva Panchakshara mantra, and it represents the five essential elements.\n\u2018Om\u2019 is an eternal, universal sound, the Brahman and it denotes the supreme spirit, also called as almighty.\nNa sound represents earth.\nMa sound represents water.\nShi sound represents fire.\nVa sound represents Air.\nYa sound represents sky.\nLet us chant the holy Shiva Mantra and be blessed.\nOM ARUNACHALESWARAYA NAMAHA\nOm Arunachaleswaraya Namaha is a very good mantra, and by chanting the mantra, we would get all the prosperities in this world and after our death, we would reach the abode of Lord Shiva, The Holy Mountain Kailash.\n\u2018Om Arunachaleswaraya Namaha\u2019\n\u2018Om\u2019 is an eternal, universal sound, the Brahman and it denotes the supreme spirit, also called as the almighty.\n\u2018Arunachaleswaraya\u2019 means the Lord of Mountains, and it is one of the names of Lord Shiva, who resides in the Arunachala Mountains.\n\u2018Namaha\u2019 means offering our humble prayers to the almighty"} +{"text": "While the use of antidepressants during pregnancy is not a new topic, it continues to be a growing concern for mothers all over the world. Though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not entirely discourage women from using antidepressants, it has issued a warning that use of certain SSRI\u2019s (selective serotonin rebuke inhibitor) during pregnancy carry a risk of causing serious birth defects.\nSSRI (selective serotonin rebuke inhibitor) antidepressants such as Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, and Lexapro are commonly prescribed medications used in the treatment of depression. While it is often safe for women to take these medications during their pregnancy, there still lies a risk for the baby. A study done by a Danish research group in 2005 found a significant risk of heart malformation in children born to women who took antidepressants. The study showed that babies born to mothers who had filled prescriptions for more than one SSRI medication had a fourfold increased risk for developing septal heart defects (malformation of the wall that divides the left and right sides of the heart).\nThe research compared the incidence of birth defects among more than 400,000 children born to Danish women who took antidepressants and women who did not take antidepressants during their first trimester of pregnancy (first three months). According to the data collected, 0.5% of children born to mothers not taking medication developed septal heart defects, and 0.9% of children born to mothers who did take medication developed septal heart defects.\nCommon SSRI antidepressants that fall under Category C include: Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, however another SSRI, Paxil is classified as a Category D medication.\nSeparate reports indicate that a fetus exposed to SSRI antidepressants during the pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing other types of complications that require hospitalization, multiple surgeries, respiratory support, and/or tube feeding. A number of birth defects associated with SSRI antidepressants include:\n\u2022 Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)\n\u2022 Ventral Septal Defects (VSD)\n\u2022 Valve Problems \u2022 Tricuspid Valve \u2022 Mitral Valve \u2022 Transposition of the Great Arteries / Vessels \u2022 Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)\n\u2022 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)\n\u2022 Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS)\n\u2022 Tricuspid Atresia \u2022 Aortic Stenosis \u2022 Pulmonary Atresia \u2022 Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)\n\u2022 Coarctation of the Aorta \u2022 Truncus Arteriosus \u2022 Tricuspid Valve Stenosis \u2022 Heart Murmur \u2022 Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)\n\u2022 Pulmonary Stenosis \u2022 Craniosynostosis \u2022 Omphalocele \u2022 Gastroschisis \u2022 Esophageal Stenosis \u2022 Club Foot \u2022 Anal Atresia \u2022 Spina Bifida\nAt the law offices of Altman & Altman we understand that coping with a birth defect can be devastating both emotionally and financially. Our Boston Personal Injury Attorneys have the tools and experience to help you take care of your loved ones, and we stand ready to aggressively advocate for your rights. If you or somebody you know has taken an SSRI antidepressant and given birth to a child with any of the congenital defects listed above, do not hesitate to call us for a free confidential consultation. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a SSRI antidepressant lawsuit. In addition to having a strong record of results, we pride ourselves on being easily accessible to clients. Our phones are answered around the clock, and all emails get immediate responses."} +{"text": "Board of Directors\nBenjamin is a Senior Financial Analyst at a U.S. Government agency, located in Washington, DC. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.\nBenjamin received his BA in Economics and MA in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University. He completed his Graduate Specialization in Financial Planning and Wealth Management from American University.\nBenjamin was born in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and currently resides in Washington, DC.\nNegra is the Vice President of Finance and Operations at the American Investment Council (AIC), located in Washington, DC. She also serves as the Secretary of the AIC Board of Directors.\nNegra received her BA in International Politics from The Pennsylvania State University. While at Penn State, Negra completed her BA in International Studies and BA in French and Francophone Studies in Paris, France. She holds a Certificate in Corporate Finance from Georgetown University.\nNegra was born in Br\u010dko (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and currently resides in Arlington, VA.\nSyed is the Deputy Chief Information Officer at a U.S. Government agency, located in Washington, DC. He previously worked at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Enterprise Architect and at National Archives and Records Administration as Chief Cloud Architect.\nSyed attended George Mason University for BS in Information Technology Management. He holds Project Management Professional, Cloud solution Architect and various other IT certificates. He is involved with multi agency emerging technology programs and modernization initiatives.\nSyed currently resides in Washington, DC.\nHonorary Board Member\nVehid is a Senior Scientific Project Manager at the University of Maryland \u2013 School of Medicine. He has over 15 years of cross-functional experience in biotechnology industry working in the research, development, and manufacture of vaccines and other biological therapeutics.\nVehid received his BS in Chemical Engineering from University of Zagreb \u2013 Croatia, MS in Biotechnology from the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, and completed Non-Degree Program in Biochemistry at George Washington University in Washington, DC.\nVehid was born in Kozarac (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and is a co-founder of the Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina based in Washington, DC.\nCo-Founder, Honorary Board Member\nSarah is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at George Washington University. She earned her PhD in anthropology from Harvard University, a Masters of Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and an AB from Dartmouth College.\nSarah is the author of To Know Where He Lies: DNA Technology and the Search for Srebrenica\u2019s Missing (University of California Press, 2008) and co-author with Lara J. Nettelfield of Srebrenica in the Aftermath of Genocide (Cambridge University Press, 2014), published in Bosnian as Srebrenica nakon genocida, trans. Senada Kreso (Institute for History, University of Sarajevo, 2015).\nSarah was born in Winnipeg, Canada, and currently resides in Washington, DC."} +{"text": "Winfield is from the Sifton family that founded an empire in the Canadian newspaper publishing and broadcasting industry and other renowned business enterprises. He attended Lakefield College School alongside European Royal families and outstanding Canadian business families, and received his Honours in Economics from Queen\u2019s University.\nIn 1982, Winfield became the President of Worldwin. Winfield together with his network of advisors were responsible for all investments of Worldwin covering a wide geographical range. While very active in Canadian businesses in addition to a well respected real estate developer, Winfield also sat on numerous boards including Lakefield College School\u2019s Board of Governors. Winfield is also the President of the Armagh L. Sifton Charitable Foundation."} +{"text": "- Clinical Pathology - Theses\nNow showing 1 - 1 of 1\nItemHeritable DNA methylation marks associated with familial breast and prostate cancerHosseinpour, Mahnaz ( 2022)The known genetic risk factors for breast and prostate cancer account for less than 50% and 35% of the familial risk respectively. Early candidate gene studies provided evidence that DNA methylation measured in peripheral blood can mimic the effect of cancer predisposition associated with germline pathogenic variants. Key examples included the increased risk of breast cancer associated with both BRCA1 promoter hypermethylation and intragenic DNA methylation in ATM. More recently, the association between heritable DNA methylation marks and breast and/or prostate cancer risk has been reported by genome-wide studies. However, it is not clear how most of these modifications in DNA methylation mediate phenotypes resulting in increased cancer risk. In this thesis, a recently developed analytic approach, based on complex segregation analysis and family structure, was applied to identify 1,000 heritable DNA methylation marks in 57 families with multiple cases of breast and prostate cancer. Using Cox segregation analysis, we found that 229 and 140 methylation marks were associated with breast and prostate cancer respectively and 63 were associated with increased risk of both cancer types. We developed a Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-based strategy using a dCas9-DNA methyltransferase enzyme (DNMT) and a modified sgRNA containing two PP7 hairpins fused with DNMT3A in the synergistic activation mediator (SAM) system to assess whether induction of DNA methylation at these methylation sites resulted in a recognised cancer phenotype (such as DNA damage and proliferation). We first optimised CRISPR mediated DNA methylation by testing three combinations, including fusion of dCas9-DNMT3A, dCas9-DNMT3B and dCas9-DNMT1 with our modified sgRNA and found that SAM-DNMT3A which involves fusion of dCas9-DNMT3A with our modified sgRNA induced highly robust DNA methylation even compared to the previously developed approach, SunTag system, via transfection of HEK293FT cells targeting BRCA1 promoter region. In addition, we performed lentiviral transduction of human mammary breast cell lines using SAM-DNMT3A and sgRNAs targeting BRCA1, PTEN and NF1 regions and demonstrated a significant DNA methylation induction at these regions compared to GFP- sgRNA, targeting non-human genes. We found that the SAM-DNMT3A could also induce higher gene silencing in comparison with CRISPR-inhibition (CRISPRi) tool, involving dCas9-KRAB. A lentiviral delivered sgRNA pooled library, including 10 sgRNAs for each of the 1,000 heritable DNA methylation sites, was generated to perform phenotypic screens in the human mammary epithelial cells, B80-T5 and K5+/K19+ cells using SAM-DNNT3A and CRISPRi tools.We measured the effect of DNA methylation on proliferation and the DNA damage response using a PARP inhibitor synthetic lethal screen. K5+/K19+ cells, showed very low phenotypic changes. Overall, the SAM-DNMT3A tool enabled a systemic high throughput pooled screen of heritable DNA methylation sites mediating breast cancer related phenotypes including proliferation and DNA damage. The findings of this study further characterise the non-genetic component of familial risk of breast and prostate cancer, provides new opportunities to elaborate how tumorigenesis can be affected by DNA methylation and develop epigenetic therapeutics targeting these risk factors, ultimately advancing both precision prevention and medicine."} +{"text": "The Kemper Old Boy Network mission is:\nTo build and develop a socially professional organization bridging former Kemper Students, Faculty, and Family.\nTo unify members across generations and organizations in order to preserve our past and to ensure our common \u201cOld Boy\u201d legacy.\nTo leverage the \u201cNetwork\u201d in order to build and promote opportunities for Kemper Old Boys and future generations.\nTo promote and maintain values that were taught to us and further instilled when we signed the Standard of Honor. We honor God, Home, School and Country.\nBecause Kemper invested so much into our lives, we felt it was time to invest in what is left of her. As we surveyed the landscape of her alumni and the remnants of her artifacts, we felt the objectives layed out above were a necessary ingredient to ensure that she would not go gently into the night but rather that Kemper would remain a light and a legacy for the generations to come.\nThe Kemper Old Boy Network is a \u201cSocially Professional\u201d network connecting former students, faculty, friends, and family of Kemper Military School and College. While Kemper Military School and College has been closed for some time, Old Boys, former faculty, and family will continue on. Our purpose is to provide a means to network both socially and professionally, tapping into our past experiences while at Kemper, and to help create a vision for future legacy.\nGoals and Objectives\n- Organize and support periodic regional meetups of Kemper Old Boys.\n- Build and organize an easy access model that centralizes a repository of Kemper related digital assets.\n- Build a posterity platform that will create, store, and distribute stories, interviews, and the history of Kemper and Kemper Old Boys.\n- Encourage a unified vision for all Kemper related people and organizations.\n- Create a member directory that will allow KOBN members to find and engage with like-minded professionals.\n- Create events that will allow our personal networks to grow and encourage professional and business development.\n- Develop a mentoring platform of Old Boys helping each other and generations to come.\n- Facilitate a platform to create a scholarship endowment.\n- Provide support to sustain Kemper's physical memorabilia and artifacts.\n- Ensure as best as we can that our leadership and membership are always a vestige of Kemper's Standard of Honor.\n158 Years of Honorable Service\nby Frederick T. Kemper 1844\nFrederick T. Kemper\nKemper Military School\nCol. T.A. Johnson 1899\nKemper Military School\nKemper Old Boy Network\nA Network of Old Boys Bound by Honor\nGod, Country, Home, and School"} +{"text": "There are many forms of bullying \u2013 overt and covert \u2013 that can spread fear and stress. It needs to be rooted-out of the corporate culture.\n- anxiety, bullying and harassment, bullying at work, bullying behaviour, burnout, carole spiers, de stress, harassment, how to deal with stress, keynote speaker, mental health, show stress who's boss, signs and symptoms of stress, stress & anxiety, stress free, Stress management, stress management techniques, stress symptoms, symptoms of stress, wellbeing, work stress, workplace bullying\nWe are aware that all employees should be treated with dignity and respect and that bullying and harassment is detrimental to both morale and team dynamics and should never be tolerated. However, if you are being bullied, it is not always easy to know what action to take. All employers need to demonstrate a duty of care to everyone who works for them but, sadly, this is not always the case..\n- anti-bullying, Awards Host, bullying and harassment, bullying in the workplace, cyber bullying, effects of bullying, harassment in the workplace, how to deal with stress, motivationak speaker, stress & anxiety, stress free stress symptoms, stress management techniques, symptoms of stress, verbal bullying, what is bullying in the workplace, work stress, workplace bullying\nWhat is bullying in the workplace? There are many signs of workplace bullying behaviour that are highly visible, for instance: the person who is publically humiliated by their manager or the individual who wrongly takes the credit for someone else\u2019s work. However, there is another more insidious form of workplace bullying behaviour that needs to be addressed: that credit for someone is so-called \u2018cyber bullying\u2019.\nBullying is commonly identified with the abuse of physical or hierarchical power. Yet there is also bullying from below, and its effects can be just as harmful. Subordinates often demonstrate just how easy it is to make a manager\u2019s job impossible. A young warehouse supervisor once told me he\u2019d been driven to despair by a [\u2026]"} +{"text": "Retractable Air Hose Reel 12 x 15\nThe improved Pro Series range features the unique Helix Ultra-Coil hose layering system and the innovative additional safety feature of controlled return. This allows for a smooth and controlled hose retraction, reducing the risk of a dangerous whipping hose.\nAny professional Compressed Air set-up is not complete without a Retractable air hose reel. The 15M Air Hose Reel from Jamec is great for garages, workshops, man caves or such. Designed to be neatly mounted to the wall with the included mounting bracket and relevant hardware. The strong UV stabilized outer casing for the air hose is super durable and designed to last for many years.\nInside the casing is a smart self-layering, automatically retractable hose reel which neatly stores your 15M of air hose without having it laying on the ground or taking up precious shelf space. The hose comes with 3/8 inch BSP hose fittings to connect to your Rapidair Compressed Air Piping System or even direct to your air compressor and all your favorite air tools for fast, powerful air supply right where you need it. Rated to a huge 300psi of working pressure, this hose reel is perfect for most applications whether it be painting your full-resto project car, swapping wheels on your classic car or even routine servicing on your daily driver or customers cars.\n- Improved safety feature; controlled hose return\n- Hose layering system\n- Auto lock / auto rewind\n- Solid brass internal spindle\n- Adjustable hose stop\n- Wall mount with 180\u00b0 pivot\n- Weather resistant UV stabilised polypropylene case\n- 2 m leader hose with brass fittings\n- Hose Length: 15 m\n- Hose I.D: 12.5 mm (1/2\u2033)\n- Hose O.D: 18.5 mm (3/4\u2033)\n- Leader Hose Length: 2 m with 3/8\u2033 male fittings\n- Hose Material: Extreme Ultraflex Reinforced Hose (Limited Edition)\n- Reel/Case Type: Retractable / Polypropylene\n- Auto Lock: Yes\n- Max Working Pressure: 300 psi\n- Fitting Size: 3/8\u2033 BSP Male\n- Bracket: 180\u00ba pivot\n- Application: Air (High Volume)\nUse to add a retracting airline to the Maxline or Rapidair Outlets"} +{"text": "Chandra Lay Out, Bangalore: A Peaceful Haven Amidst the Urban Hustle\nNestled in the heart of Bangalore, Chandra Lay Out is a quiet residential haven that offers residents a peaceful escape from the city\u2019s urban hustle. This tranquil locality has been gaining recognition for its serene living environment, green spaces, and close-knit community. In this article, we will delve into the serene charm of Chandra Lay Out and explore the attractions that make it an ideal place to call home.\n1. Serene Living Environment:\nChandra Lay Out is known for its tranquil ambiance. The neighborhood boasts well-maintained parks, tree-lined streets, and green spaces, providing residents with a serene atmosphere to unwind and connect with nature.\n2. Educational Opportunities:\nFor families residing in Chandra Lay Out, there are educational institutions nearby, including Vidyaniketan School and Orchids The International School, ensuring access to quality education for children.\n3. Strategic Location:\nOne of the neighborhood\u2019s primary advantages is its strategic location. Chandra Lay Out offers convenient access to major business districts, making it a practical choice for professionals working in various parts of Bangalore.\n4. Diverse Housing Options:\nThe real estate landscape in Chandra Lay Out provides a variety of housing options, from modern apartments to spacious independent houses. Residents have the freedom to choose homes that align with their preferences and budgets.\n5. Connectivity and Transport:\nChandra Lay Out benefits from well-planned road connectivity, ensuring residents can easily access the city\u2019s key areas. Public transportation options are also readily available, making daily commutes hassle-free.\n6. Healthcare Facilities:\nThe neighborhood hosts various healthcare facilities and clinics, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services and healthcare support.\n7. Shopping and Dining:\nLocal markets and grocery stores cater to daily needs, while a variety of restaurants and cafes offer diverse culinary experiences for residents.\n8. Places of Worship:\nChandra Lay Out reflects Bangalore\u2019s cultural diversity with places of worship for different faiths, ensuring a harmonious coexistence of different communities.\n9. Community Spirit:\nChandra Lay Out has a strong sense of community, with residents actively participating in cultural and festive celebrations, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.\n10. Promising Growth Prospects:\nWith its strategic location and ongoing infrastructural developments, Chandra Lay Out has the potential for future growth while preserving its peaceful ambiance.\nChandra Lay Out, Bangalore, is a neighborhood where serenity thrives amidst urban life. Its peaceful living environment, strategic location, and strong sense of community make it an attractive residential enclave. As Bangalore continues to evolve, Chandra Lay Out stands as a testament to the city\u2019s ability to provide residents with a tranquil living environment without sacrificing convenience and connectivity. Bookmark this article on Chandra Layout."} +{"text": "Antimatter is like matter on opposite day: it has the same properties as the stuff that makes up planets, stars and galaxies, but one vital piece is different\u2014its charge. The universe supposedly started off with equal parts matter and antimatter, but somehow, matter won out. Most of both substances annihilated each other shortly after the big bang, and left a small surplus of matter remaining.\nThis was answered well in the comments but I'll write it up as a proper answer. There are two main questions here:\n- Why is there an asymmetry between matter and antimatter?\n- given that there's an asymmetry, why did matter win out?\nThe second question is answered rather easily. The Big Bang produced more of one of the two types and everything, from galaxies to human beings, ended up made of this. Since we're made of that type, it is no surprise we ended up calling that one matter and the exotic type antimatter. This is not an intrinsic distinction, though: there is nothing in the lab that distinguishes antimatter from matter.\nThe real question, of course, is why there is more of one type to begin with. Indeed, as far as we can tell, all the pair production mechanisms that would have turned energy into mass just after the Big Bang ought to create equal amounts of matter and antimatter. Nevertheless, we observe more of the former and less of the latter.\nThis question is, alas, completely unresolved. We simply do not know. This 'baryon asymmetry problem' is currently an open and active research field, though no one really knows what the solution might look like. If we do find out, though, be sure that you will hear about it in the news, and that there will be a Nobel prize or two for the people that resolve it.\nStart with baryogenesis. Bottom line: Nobody knows why the universe is not mirror symmetric. We are still exploring how the universe is not mirror symmetric.\nAs to origin...anybody can be a theorist! Massless boson photons detect no vacuum refraction, dispersion, dissipation, dichroism, gyrotropy. Postulate this is exactly true for fermionic matter (quarks). Parity violations, symmetry breakings, chiral anomalies, Chern-Simons repair of Einstein-Hilbert action reveal vacuum trace chirality toward hadrons. Big Bang matter is fundamentally chosen over antimatter. Crazy talk!\nVacuum trace chiral anisotropy selective to fermionic matter alters Noetherian coupling of exact vacuum isotropy to angular momentum conservation. It leaks for matter as MoND's 1.2\u00d710^(-10) m/s^2 Milgrom acceleration. Dark matter curve-fits the Tully-Fisher relation. Crazy talk?\nOpposite shoes embed within chiral vacuum (mount a left foot) with different energies. They vacuum free fall non-identically, exhibiting Equivalence Principle (EP) violation. Crystallography's opposite shoes are visually and chemically identical, single crystal test masses in enantiomorphic space groups: P3(1)21 vs. P3(2)21 alpha-quartz, geometrically right-handed versus left-handed atomic mass distributions.\nTheory only fears experiment.\nTwo geometric E\u00f6tv\u00f6s experiments. 0.113 nm^3 volume/\u03b1-quartz unit cell. 40 grams net as 8 single crystal test masses compare 6.68\u00d710^22 pairs of opposite shoes (pairs of 9-atom enantiomorphic unit cells, the test mass array cube's opposite vertical sides).\nThe significant difference between blowing warm air and respected scholarship\nis that this warm air can be tested within 90 days in existing bench top apparatus using commercial materials. Crazy talk or epiphany, at least we can know."} +{"text": "To assess the effectiveness of community interventions for reducing the prevalence of smoking.\nClick on link below to access review.\nCommunity interventions for reducing smoking among adults\nThis review assessed the effectiveness of interventions by community pharmacy personnel to assist clients to stop smoking. Click on the link below to access review.\nCommunity pharmacy personnel interventions for smoking cessation\nTo determine the effectiveness of interventions aiming to reduce exposure of children to ETS.\nClick on link below to access full review.\nFamily and carer smoking control programmes for reducing children's exposure to environmental tobacco smoke\nThe aims of this review were to assess the effectiveness of advice from physicians in promoting smoking cessation; to compare minimal interventions by physicians with more intensive interventions; to assess the effectiveness of various aids to advice in promoting smoking cessation, and to determine the effect of anti-smoking advice on disease-specific and all-cause mortality.\nClick on link below to access review:\nPhysician advice for smoking cessation"} +{"text": "Escorial Medical Center\nFamily business that began its professional career in 1992. Health activity ranges from primary and family care to different specialties and medical diagnoses. We are an official vaccination point within the Community of Madrid....\nWe work with the vast majority of medical and health societies, and we carry out traffic medical examinations, gun licenses, potentially dangerous dogs, as well as the different official and sports medical examinationsRead less\nCalle Vel\u00e1zquez , 17"} +{"text": "Gene expression down-regulation in CD90+ prostate tumor-associated stromal cells involves potential organ-specific genes.\nThe prostate stroma is a key mediator of epithelial differentiation and development, and potentially plays a role in the initiation and progression of prostate cancer. The tumor-associated stroma is marked by increased expression of CD90/THY1. Isolation and characterization of these stromal cells could provide valuable insight into the biology of the tumor microenvironment.\nProstate CD90+ stromal fibromuscular cells from tumor specimens were isolated by cell-sorting and analyzed by DNA microarray. Dataset analysis was used to compare gene expression between histologically normal and tumor-associated stromal cells. For comparison, stromal cells were also isolated and analyzed from the urinary bladder.\nThe tumor-associated stromal cells were found to have decreased expression of genes involved in smooth muscle differentiation, and those detected in prostate but not bladder. Other differential expression between the stromal cell types included that of the CXC-chemokine genes.\nCD90+ prostate tumor-associated stromal cells differed from their normal counterpart in expression of multiple genes, some of which are potentially involved in organ development.\n- Chambers AA\n- Goo YA\n- Liebeskind ES\n- Liu AY\n- Page LS\n- Pascal LE\n- Takayama TK\n- True LD\n- V\u00eancio RZ"} +{"text": "Myanmar Higher Education Policy\nThe plans, programmes, activities and strategies mentioned in this brief account of the educational development during the past ten years are playing a leading role to the restructuring of higher education to fulfil the educational goals of the country in the new century. Successful implementation of the programmes and projects of the Thirty-Year Long-Term Education Development Plan has resulted in multifaceted development and unprecedented changes in the higher education sub-sector. The plan is making enormous contributions to the development of qualified human resource with higher education institutions reaching out to local communities to equip them with advanced skills and knowledge. The plan has also made appropriate investments for the establishment of the necessary infrastructure and provided the required facilities for the effective utilization of information technology in both learning and teaching. The plan has generated renewed interest in research with the setting of new objectives, upgrading of research facilities and the establishment of new research centres. With the provision of educational and training programmes with convenient hours and flexible entry requirements, the plan is contributing to the emergence of a lifelong learning society. With the introduction of new teaching methodologies, international level curricula and syllabi, new programmes, increase in the number of higher education institutions and facilities and better-trained faculty, the quality of education is being promoted on an extensive basis. In addition, the education sector is contributing to the preservation of national identity and national values through programmes that raise consciousness of the wealth the history of Myanmar, and form strong commitment to the safeguarding of the rich culture of Myanmar and time-tested traditional values.\nThe higher education promotion programmes being undertaken can further serve Myanmar\u2019s needs as it strives to become a modern and developed nation. Furthermore, they will equip Myanmar citizens with quality education, advanced skills and knowledge needed in an increasingly competitive environment and create a strong foundation for the pursuit of lifelong learning and at the same time nurture the cultural roots and identity of Myanmar."} +{"text": "August 9, 2023\nYou just finished a cup of soda in a disposable container with a plastic lid and straw. You are late to work, didn\u2019t eat breakfast, your kid is calling you about who knows what, and now you are faced with a choice: throwing your waste into the trash can or the recycling bin.\nIn our increasingly busy lives, figuring out what is recyclable or not on a time crunch is difficult. Plus, there is seemingly no harm in throwing something in the recycling bin. Someone at the recycling facility can surely figure out how to turn it into a new item on the shelf, right?\nTurns out, there is a name for this phenomenon: wishcycling, or recycling something only in hopes that it\u2019s recyclable. While throwing an unrecyclable plastic straw or a plastic lid into the blue bin seems innocuous, it can cause serious problems. About 25% of recycling in the United States is contaminated by unrecyclable materials, mainly because of wish cycling. Non-recyclable materials clog and damage recycling machines, require more labor and money to sort out, and ultimately deteriorate the ability to turn materials into new products.\nThese issues can make contaminated loads unacceptable by recycling sorting facilities. So, what can we do?\n1. Abide by the mantra \u201cWhen in doubt, throw it out.\u201d If you are unsure if something is recyclable, throw it away.\n2. Learn more about recycling. Visit recycleutah.org for information on what is accepted in curbside bins and at Recycle Utah.\n3. Educate others! If someone throws an unrecyclable item into the trash, let them know.\nMontana Burack, Junior at Park City High School"} +{"text": "HEALTH leaders say it is not too late to have a flu or Covid-19 vaccination. They are calling on people in eligible groups \u2013 including over-50s, frontline health workers, pregnant mums and people with long-term health conditions, to come forward if they have not been fully vaccinated.\nThe call comes as a surge in illnesses has seen a shortage of cough, cold and flu remedies in pharmacies and supermarkets.\nGP Dr Geeta Iyer, the clinical lead for the Mass Vaccination Programme in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, said: \u201cCovid-19 and flu are continuing to circulate in our communities, with lots of people catching the viruses and many ending up in hospital. We\u2019re calling for eligible people, particularly those with long-term health conditions, to come forward if they have not been fully vaccinated yet. Vaccination is the most effective protection we have. While a vaccine won\u2019t prevent you becoming unwell from the viruses, it will reduce symptoms for the vast majority of people and help you get back to your normal self, sooner.\u201d\nPeople who are eligible can contact their GP or local pharmacy for information and details of how to book and locations for walk-in vaccinations are also updated regularly online at grabajab.net.\nIn early January concerns over shortages of cold and flu medicines led to a meeting between health minster Will Quince and Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies.\nThe Department of Health and Social Care said supply problems were \u201csporadic and localised\u201d. A spokesperson said: \u201cWe are aware of reports of issues with the availability of some branded cold and flu medicines \u2013 these appear to be temporary and localised. Supply of over-the-counter medicines is not controlled by central government but we are engaging with suppliers to investigate and help ensure that over-the-counter cold and flu medicines remain available.\u201d"} +{"text": "Congratulations Katey Rayner, PhD!\nThe American Heart Association (AHA) will present its 2021 Joseph A. Vita Award to Katey Rayner, PhD. This award is given annually in honour of the late cardiovascular scientist Joseph A. Vita, M.D., to recognize research that had a major impact on the field of cardiovascular biology or cardiovascular health during the last five years. Katey Rayner will be receiving her award during the Presidential Session on November 14 at this year AHA Scientific Sessions and is sharing the award with Dr. Kiran Musunuru from the University of Pennsylvania.\nKatey Rayner, director of the Cardiometabolic microRNA Laboratory, was selected in recognition of her contributions to cardiovascular research and her discovery of the critical role microRNAs play in regulating HDL cholesterol.\nEarlier this year, she was the awardee of a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Team Grant ($748,653 over 3 years) for the project Targeting RIPK1 in Immunometabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases alongside co-investigators: Drs. Rob Beanlands and Benjamin Hibbert and scientist Adam J. Shuhendler.\nTo learn more\nRead the press release issued by the American Heart Association."} +{"text": "Creating Looks & Lives That INSPIRE\nOwner & Head Stylist\nDanielle Calcara is the Head Stylist and Founder of Aesthetically Obsessed Styling Company, located in St. Louis, Missouri.\nShe has an infinite passion for uplifting and changing the lives of others through her effervescent and authentic approach to Fashion, Beauty, and Life- Styling.\nDanielle's zest for all life's aesthetics and love for connecting with others, combined with her 10+ years of industry experience is what compelled her to launch Aesthetically Obsessed. Danielle knows the power and benefits of what beautiful aesthetics can provide to each unique individual and how they aid in amplifying self-confidence.\nStarting her career in the beauty industry in 2008, Danielle graduated at the top of her class and became licensed professionally in Hair, Skin, and Nails at the age of 18. Working with her many beloved clients behind the chair and on-location for over 10 years, Danielle realized her hunger to further expand her education once she traveled to New York City for the first time and styled runway shows for New York Fashion Week.\nIn 2018, Danielle started her journey to attain her degree at Stevens- The Institute of Business & Arts, and in 2020, graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management.\nDanielle believes that inner self-confidence, a positive mindset, and an extraordinary outfit are KEY for tackling times of adversity.\nOn top of her love of aesthetics, Danielle lights up when talking about being a Momma to her beautiful little girl.\nIn her free time she enjoys socializing with family and friends, traveling, and sipping on a chilled glass of champagne while listening to jazz.\nPhotography by Maddi Manheimer"} +{"text": "Ohio Valley Bank is pleased to announce that branch lobbies will reopen beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1. Lobbies will operate on a limited schedule from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday.\nAll OVB lobbies will be open during this time, with the exception of the Gallipolis Walmart Office and the Holzer Banking Center. The Gallipolis Walmart Office is currently undergoing remodeling and is set to open Sept. 21 when complete. Once open, the Gallipolis Walmart Office will again offer customer convenient hours from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. To safeguard Holzer\u2019s patients and staff, OVB\u2019s Banking Center at Holzer Gallipolis will remain closed for now. We are working in concert with the healthcare facility to reopen our branch there once visitors are permitted in the facility.\n\u201cOur intention is that once lobbies are open, they will remain open unless mandated to close by the state,\u201d Tom Wiseman, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Ohio Valley Bank, said. \u201cTo do this, we need the help and support of our community as we work to follow healthy best practices and maintain a safe environment for all. If you visit one of our bank lobbies, please let us know if there is anything we can do to improve that experience. And thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding as we work through this trying time together.\u201d\nOVB is eager to welcome back customers inside the bank and has made preparations to do so in a safe manner. As per state mandate, masks will be required and social distancing measures will be maintained. In addition, clear safety barriers have been installed at each teller counter and service desk. High touch points, such as door handles and counters, are continually sanitized throughout the day. Hand sanitizer and disposable masks are available for customer use.\nCustomers are encouraged to continue taking advantage of OVB\u2019s many contactless banking channels, including extended drive-thru hours at the Mini Bank in downtown Gallipolis, which will continue until the Gallipolis Walmart branch reopens Sept. 21. All other drive-thru windows will return to normal operating schedule on September 1. In addition to the drive-thru, contactless banking services such as the bank\u2019s growing ATM network, online account opening and loan applications, online/mobile banking in the App store and at www.ovbc.com, as well as OVB Line telephone banking at 888-FONE-OVB are available.\nOhio Valley Bank, established in 1872, operates 15 offices in Ohio and West Virginia. The FDIC-insured community bank is based in Gallipolis, Ohio, and is a state member bank of the Federal Reserve. Common stock for the Bank\u2019s parent company, Ohio Valley Banc Corp., is traded on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol OVBC. More information can be found at Ohio Valley Bank\u2019s Website at www.ovbc.com or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OhioValleyBank."} +{"text": "International Music Summit (IMS) returns to Ibiza in 2019 for its annual three-day educational, inspirational and motivational thought-leadership forum.\nOrganisers have just announced the theme for the 12th edition of the summit; \u201cbuilding on its existing successful wellness agenda with a focus on igniting and optimizing potential in the electronic music industry,\u201d a press release states.\nSet to take place between May 22nd-24th, IMS Ibiza 2019 will assemble industry leaders and artists from the international electronic music sector and beyond, to inspire and be inspired, throwing a spotlight on the most crucial business challenges and opportunities we face today. Special emphasis on health and wellness for mind and body will also continue to be a summit focus, with daily yoga, meditation and reflection sessions offered to all delegates.\nAlong with the carefully curated three-day summit of inspiring keynotes and workshops, delegates will experience powerful networking sessions, Ibiza opening parties, the IMS Legends Dinner and the annual IMS Dalt Vila closing celebration.\nREMEDY STATE, the first wellness, creativity and performance retreat aimed at the Arts & Entertainment industry, will also return to the serene Sa Talaia, increasing its focus on self-actualization, personal development and human potential.\nIMS Co-Founder Ben Turner states \u201cWe are still feeling the energy that came from IMS Ibiza 2018. From the glow of those who attended Remedy State, to the Pete Tong Keynote Introduction on Avicii passing, through to the emotional SheSaidSo gathering on Friday to the incredible energy of Dalt Vila\u2026 It was truly the most inspiring event we\u2019ve created, with an open, honest, heartfelt summit which seems to have given many a refreshed outlook for the months ahead. We aim to build on this new-found positive perspective and take it a step further with a focus on reaching the Flow State, and harnessing creativity and productivity in our work and daily lives.\u201d\nPurchase your badge here!"} +{"text": "September 19, 2020, 10:00 am \u2013 11:15 am\nInternational Photography Hall of Fame and Museum\n3415 Olive St.\nSt. Louis, MO 63103 United States\nDescription: The tradition of documentary photography is very much part of contemporary American Photography. Stan Strembicki has worked as a documentary photographer on and off his entire career. In this presentation he will concentrate on two major long term projects, photographing Mardi Gras in New Orleans over three decades and a 15 year documentary project that addresses the rebuilding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.\nStan Strembicki is an emeritus professor at Washington University where he headed the photography program for 36 years. His work can be found in many museums and collections throughout the USA and can be found on public display on all seven continents, yes, even Antarctica\nIPHF\u2019s Virtual Lecture Series will be hosted on the Zoom Video Communications platform. Links to meetings will be provided after registration. Technical assistance will be available at IPHF by phone and email.\nAdmission:$5 members/$10 Non Members\nCall (314) 535-1999 or email [email protected] for further assistance\nImage: \u00a9 Stan Strembicki"} +{"text": "How to Quickly Sell Your Car in London, OntarioMeta Description: Learn how to sell your car effortlessly in London, Ontario. Get quick payment and expert tips for a hassle-free experience. Perfect for fast sellers.\nHow to Quickly Sell Your Car in London, OntarioDo you reside in London, Ontario, with an automobile, truck, van, or even an estate vehicle lying about? It could be that it is no longer being used, is being part of an estate, or just a vehicle with low mileage you are looking to dispose of. If you are thinking about it and unsure where to go, you are at the right spot.I am a specialist in buying cars directly from owners just like you. It does not matter if it is an old car that is occupying your garage or an old family car that is not wanted; I am here to help you sell your car as swiftly and easily as possible. And the best part? I pay immediately.Why Direct Selling is Your Best BetWhy sell directly to me instead of going through traditional channels like online listings or dealerships?The answer is clear: convenience and speed.Selling directly eliminates the stress and delays typically associated with selling through listings or third parties, dealing with multiple potential buyers, or haggling over prices. I provide fair assessments and smooth transactions so you can move on without delay or disruptions.Ideal Candidates for Direct SellingDirect selling is tailored for individuals in unique situations with their vehicles.Here are the types of people who could benefit from this service:The Space Saver: Your car is no longer in use and takes up valuable space.The Smart Seller: You have a low-mileage vehicle that is still in great condition.The Retiree: You are retiring and no longer plan to use your vehicle.The Executor: You are tasked with managing the estate of a loved one.How the Selling Process WorksWith me, the process could not be simpler. Here is how it works:Feel free to call me or text me whenever it suits your schedule.I will conduct a brief interview, asking some key questions about your vehicle to ensure I can offer you a fair and accurate offer.Once we agree on a good price, your payment will arrive quickly.If you want to sell your car yourself, my \u201cHow to Sell Your Car\u201d kit provides a comprehensive guide that walks through each step of the selling process step-by-step.Ready to Sell Your Vehicle?Selling your car does not have to be a hassle or stressful procedure. Even though the procedure may appear difficult, with proper preparedness and methods, you will get through it swiftly and easily.Relax, knowing you will not need to experience this alone. I am ready and able to help you navigate each step of selling, starting with the initial planning stage and ending the deal.\n140 Clarke Road\nLondon, Ontario N5W 5E1\nTelephone: (519) 455-5351\nFacsimile: (519) 453-6230\nRicky Ratchets Auto Repair\n\u201cThe Auto Repair Store At Your Door\u201d"} +{"text": "Suriname is a little state in the North American region. This quaint very little region is popularly referred to as the beating Heart of the Amazon.\nThe oldest landmark in Suriname is indisputably the historic Cathedral. The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul now have exceeded just one hundred and 20 seven years of existence. The primary structure which stood in position of the current cathedral was a theatre. This theater was less than the owner ship of La Parra. This theater was to begin with crafted in 1809, but afterwards on experienced to be demolished immediately after it was burnt down following 11 many years in 1820. The building of the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul was flagged off in the beginning of the yr 1833.\nA different well known landmark is the Synagogue of the Jews in Suriname, which is developed incredibly shut to the adjacent Mosque of the Muslims. The enmity and experience of religious animosity among the Jews and the Muslims all via out heritage is nicely recognised to every single a single. The Synagogue and the Mosque in Suriname functionality so amicably that during specified festivals pertaining to their respective religions, which sometimes do coincide these spiritual spots of worship even share their parking large amount, offering an fantastic sample of their religious tolerance.\nAn additional landmark in Suriname is the bridge named right after the previous President Jules Albert Wijdenbosch all through whose tenure, this bridge was built. It is a lot more than just one hundred and seventy ft in top and all over 5 thousand feet very long."} +{"text": "27 Riverstone Island in Riverstone\nExperience the vibrant luxury of this multi-million dollar home in Riverstone! This sleek, modern estate is in the exclusive gated community of Riverstone Island. This premiere location contains only 9 one acre waterfront homes in total. Built by renowned builder Ashton Gray Homes, you will be impressed by the attention to detail and custom touches. It boasts a magnificent front elevation with tile roof, dramatic foyer with two grand staircases, soaring ceilings, custom chandeliers and a wall of windows to let in the spectacular views of lake Riverstone. The incredible kitchen is outfitted with tons of custom cabinets, two islands, quartz counters and high-end appliances plus a second catering kitchen. There are three master suites, two of the masters are downstairs, and all come with luxurious spa-like master baths and amazing closets. Game room, media room, huge walk out balconies, patios, wet bars, wine rooms and so much more.\nI know this house doesn\u2019t fall in the price range that most people are looking for, but I\u2019m sure we can all agree that it\u2019s so much fun to look at!!! But if you are interested I\u2019m so happy to show it to you! And if not I\u2019d love to show you something that\u2019s more your style!"} +{"text": "The most effective interventions to improve student learning rely upon strong teachers. A shift from a weak teacher to a very good one can equate to several additional years of schooling and learning. These educators also influence long-term social and work outcomes for students.\nTo ensure that all children are taught by effective teachers, the World Bank recognizes the importance of preparing and supporting teachers throughout their careers. This support to teachers is increasingly crucial in the context of high global learning poverty rates, particularly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, and the significant learning recovery needs due to prolonged school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nWithin this context, key challenges include:\n- High levels of learning poverty \u2013 the share of children unable to read and understand a simple text by age 10 \u2013 reflect in part an inability to appropriately recruit, prepare, support, manage, and motivate teachers.\n- In many countries, teachers are not equipped with the skills they need to deliver effective teaching and learning.\n- Moreover, assessing teachers\u2019 content and pedagogical knowledge and skills is not straightforward, while data are scarce, and available studies are not encouraging.\n- While well-performing education systems provide effective initial teacher education (preservice), including theoretical knowledge and practical skills on content and pedagogy, as well as a practicum component, this is not the case in many countries.\n- Effective continuous professional development (CPD) can improve teachers\u2019 practice and learners\u2019 outcomes. However, most large-scale professional development programs do not feature the characteristics known to be successful.\n- 44 million additional teachers will be needed to achieve universal primary and secondary education and fulfill the promise of the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) by 2030.\nSmart investments in teachers have great potential to improve education quality and student outcomes.\nLast Updated: Nov 09, 2023"} +{"text": "Integrated Risk Management for a leading group in certification, research and industrial consulting services\n\"We realized that it was difficult to implement an efficient integrated risk management system without the aid of a supporting IT platform. KRC\u00ae represented what we were looking for, a technologically sound solution capable of adapting flexibly to our models. \"\nTo have a GRC (Governance Risk Compliance) system to support the risk management and internal control process of the Holding. The objective of Top Management and management is to overcome, through software, the typical inefficiencies of a vertical and unstructured management of compliance risk areas and beyond, benefiting from an integrated internal control and risk management system. with all the related and connected benefits.\nThe Customer, through the KRC\u00ae platform, in addition to managing each of the following thematic areas from a technical-regulatory point of view:\n- KRC\u00ae standard GDPR module\n- KRC\u00ae standard ERM module\n- KRC\u00ae standard 231 module\n- KRC\u00ae standard Internal Audit module\nbenefited from the functionalities of the KRC\u00ae standard IRM module, which is natively engineered to share contextual elements common to the entire organization (e.g. processes, roles, risk taxonomy, control database) and is equipped with cross-functional links between various modules that allow you to share information relating to risks, controls and action plans.\nThe solution was customized on the basis of the requirements provided by the Customer and involved a preliminary analysis aimed at bringing out, in particular, the elements characterizing the information flows between the different areas and the rules concerning the approval workflows for the construction and continuous updating of the supporting structures of integration (processes, organization chart, risk taxonomy, control database).\nWith the adoption of the IRM module, the Customer has an engineered solution, in line with the indications provided by the international reference standards (COSO FRAMEWORK and UNI ISO 31000), capable of:\n- Provide Governance and Top Management, through immediate and effective reporting, with a single strategic overview of the connection between processes, risks and controls with evidence of the impacts on corporate objectives\n- Strengthen the internal control and risk management system, establishing the functional and instrumental link, in compliance with the necessary independence of roles, between internal audit and risk management activities\n- Overcoming the typical inefficiencies of unstructured management of compliance regulations and management systems, benefiting from the functions offered by the platform for sharing documents, assessments, decisions that can inevitably also affect other subjects\n- Channel all activities relating to ongoing improvement plans into a single tool shared between the various company functions\n- Support the activities of the Supervisory Body and of the other subjects appointed to play an active role in the internal control system (eg DPO, RSPP, Board of Statutory Auditors, etc.), allowing each of them to have access to the platform with visibility privileges appropriately calibrated according to the role played\n- Optimize and reduce the cost of compliance thanks to the integration to and from the company internal control system"} +{"text": "Archived: Current state listed species recovering\nAchieving recovery of listed species and preventing further extirpations is a primary function of WDFW. Maintaining species diversity is important because of the many values (esthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational, and scientific) that wildlife provides to the citizens of Washington. Recovered species indicate a healthy ecosystem and have less of a regulatory impact on private and public land uses.\nForty-six wildlife species in Washington were listed as endangered, threatened, or sensitive under state law in 2013. A 2016 assessment of population trends in these species by WDFW found that:\n- 16 (34.8%) of these species are recovering\n- 9 (19.6%) are considered stable\n- 9 (19.6%) are continuing to decline\n- 10 (21.7%) have undetermined trends\n- 2 are extirpated from the state.\nUnder this measure, WDFW and its many conservation partners hope to increase the number of recovering species to 17 (35%) by 2020.\n- Protecting and improving habitat for listed species through habitat restoration and land management.\n- Implementation of recovery strategies developed for each species by WDFW and its partners.\n- Researching and monitoring species populations to determine threats, needed recovery actions, and responses to management efforts.\nWashingtonians can help in the recovery of listed species by volunteering to work on or donating to the many conservation programs conducted by WDFW and its conservation partners. They should also encourage their elected officials to devote more resources toward the recovery of listed species.\nThe purchase of personalized license plates and special wildlife background license plates (http://wdfw.wa.gov/license_plates/plp.html) provides funding for projects aimed at the recovery of listed species.\nVolunteers can go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/volunteer/ and should examine the Ecological Integrity Monitoring program. WDFW is in the process of developing additional citizen science programs that will allow the public to assist in species and habitat status assessments. Species occurrence data can be reviewed at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/phs/ and reptile and amphibian data can be reported at: http://www1.dnr.wa.gov/nhp/refdesk/herp/."} +{"text": "Your home is a reflection of your personality and style, and when it comes to designing your interior space, one of the first things to consider is the overall feeling you want the space to create. From casual to sleek and modern, your interiors set the stage for how you live. Here are four tips from NR Interiors to help you choose the perfect interior design vibe for your home.\n4 Tips for Choosing Your Interior Design Vibe\nConsider Your Lifestyle\nYour home should be a place of comfort and functionality, and the design should reflect that! For example, if you lead a busy and active lifestyle, a minimalistic and clutter-free design may be best for a sense of calm organization. On the other hand, if you entertain and are more relaxed, a cozy and inviting design with plenty of seating options may be more suitable.\nLook for Inspiration\nBefore making any design decisions, it's essential to gather inspiration from various sources. This could be from magazines, design blogs, or even social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram. Look for spaces that catch your eye and make note of the colors, textures, and styles that appeal to you.\nChoose a Color Palette\nColors have the power to evoke emotions and set the mood for a space. For a cozy and inviting vibe, warm, earthy tones like beige and rust may be a good choice. For a more modern and sleek vibe, a monochromatic color scheme with shades of gray and white can create a clean and sophisticated look. Consider what feel you want your space to have and choose a palette that aligns with it!\nMix and Match Elements\nThe key to creating a unique and personalized interior design vibe is to mix and match different elements. This could include combining different textures, materials, or even styles to add depth and character to your space.\nChoosing your interior design vibe is all about knowing yourself and what you want your home to represent. Remember to have fun and let your creativity shine through the design process, and call NR Interiors today for interior design and styling services!Invest in Modern Home Decor"} +{"text": "A PLAQUE celebrating the seven trees that were planted to mark the seven decades of The Queen\u2019s reign has been unveiled by a royal representative.\nThe Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton, unveiled the sign, which marks Salisbury Cathedral\u2019s Queens Green Canopy planting.\nSeven saplings have been planted in the Cathedral Close spot as part of the planting programme launched to mark Her Late Majesty\u2019s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.\nThe plaque marking the tree planting is mounted on a stone from the Cathedral Works Yard, a suitably natural \u2018sculptural\u2019 block, complete with embedded fossils.\nSourced from Chicksgrove Quarry, the same stone is used for cathedral conservation and restoration and is taken from the same seam as the stone used to build the cathedral in the 13th century.\nThe Lord Lieutenant was joined by Dean of Salisbury, The Very Revd Nicholas Papadopulos, the cathedral\u2019s canon treasurer, Canon Kenneth Padley, clerk of works Gary Price and members of the Cathedral Chapter for a short unveiling ceremony, after which the Dean said a short prayer for Her Late Majesty and for King Charles.\nThe Dean of Salisbury, the Very Revd Nicholas Papadopulos, said: \u201cOur green canopy is a living tribute to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and a cherished project for the initiative\u2019s patron and champion, King Charles.\n\u201cWe look forward to our saplings growing and thriving in sight of the Cathedral\u2019s soaring Spire, giving joy to visitors and residents alike for hundreds of years to come.\u201d\nLord Lieutenant, Mrs Sarah Troughton said: \u201cThousands of trees have been planted all over the county and across the UK, a moving tribute to a very special monarch, and a treasured friend.\n\u201cWhat better place to remember someone who has given so much to this country and who loved the natural world than the cathedral\u2019s lovely historic close.\u201d\nThe trees and the plaque are sited at the far end of Marsh Close in the Cathedral Close and can be reached on foot via an opening opposite the Harnham Gate."} +{"text": "Title: Civil Society, Media, and Rule of Law in Armenia\nProduct Type: Infographic\nClient: USAID/Armenia & USAID Democracy Human Rights and Governance (DRG) Center\nAbout: Under the Learning, Evaluation, and Research II (LER II) project, the Cloudburst Group was tasked by USAID/Armenia and the USAID DRG Center to develop a set of infographics that highlight key findings from three nation-wide assessments that Cloudburst conducted on civil society and media (CSM) and integrity systems/rule of law (IS/ROL) following the 2018 Armenian Velvet Revolution. The Velvet Revolution of 2018 was a pivotal moment in Armenia\u2019s history. During this peaceful revolution\u2013where not a single bullet was fired\u2013Armenia democratically removed an authoritarian figure from office largely using civil society, media, and the rule of law, making these sectors critical to Armenia\u2019s democracy building. The findings from the assessments informed actionable, operational recommendations to assist with strategic decision-making in DRG programming. The infographics will be used to brief the government of Armenia, the international donor community, members of Armenia\u2019s civil society, and independent media to further strengthen democracy-building within these sectors.\nClick each image to view."} +{"text": "Mosman Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre has been established for over 40 years, and has an excellent reputation amongst local GP's, orthopaedic specialists and the local community. Our ongoing vast referral base continues to allow us to expand our practice, and as a result we are always looking for enthusiastic physiotherapists to join our growing team.\nWe pride ourselves on providing a professional, evidence-based and holistic approach to assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and sports injuries. We provide and encourage ongoing professional development and mentorship for physiotherapists of all levels of experience. We have been established as the physiotherapy provider for the Mosman Football Club and the Mosman Swans Junior AFL Club for many years and continue to support these fantastic local community clubs.\nOur clinic also provides Clinical Pilates classes, Massage Therapy, on-field physiotherapy coverage for our local supported clubs and detailed biomechanical running assessments via our partnership with Pace Athletic and Mosman Running Society."} +{"text": "While working on The Bug Squad I run into a situation where I needed to apply damage to world actors \u2014 in my case explosive barrels \u2014 using the Gameplay Ability System.\nThe standard way to do this in UE is to set bCanBeDamaged to true on the actor and override the TakeDamage function and/or related events. This, however, doesn\u2019t work with GAS where damage is applied via gameplay effects.\nA quick search in the Unreal Slackers Discord showed the common practice is to give an AbilitySystemComponent to these actors. Apparently, this is also the approach Epic uses in Fortnite for world objects that can be destroyed such as rocks, trees, walls, etc.\nSince there can easily be hundreds of these actors in the world, it\u2019s advisable to lazily initialize their AbilitySystemComponent when needed (i.e. when the actor takes damage). Here\u2019s my current implementation:\nInitializeAbilitySystem can be called on authority whenever the AbilitySystemComponent needs to be initialized. The same function can be used to setup attribute sets or apply startup gameplay effects.\nGameplay actors and characters can share the same base attribute set which includes health and damage attributes, which allows damage to be applied via the same code path to both.\nOn clients, the AbilitySystemComponent will be created automatically via replication. The AbilitySystemInitialized callback can be used for initialization that\u2019s shared between server and clients.\nInitializing the ability system\nIn my project I\u2019m calling InitializeAbilitySystem when applying area effects via my custom FGameplayAbilityTargetData subclasses:\nAnd here\u2019s the explosive barrels in The Bug Squad implemented using this method:"} +{"text": "The EU-SOLARIS vision is to further assist the Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) and Solar Chemistry technologies\u2019 deployment by enhancing the research infrastructures development and Research and Technology Development (R&D) coordination. EU-SOLARIS is expected to be the first of its kind, where industrial needs and private funding will play a significant role.\nThe current project addresses the Preparatory Phase of EU-SOLARIS in order to bring EU-SOLARIS at a level of joint maturity. This initiative, included in the 2010 ESFRI Roadmap, currently involves 15 partners \u2013 13 key Scientific Centres, 1 Ministry and the EU Solar Thermal Electricity (STE) Industry Association (ESTELA) which provide an excellent mix representing all actors relevant for supporting the further development of the Solar Thermal Electricity Research. The success of this initiative will be the establishment of a new governance body, aided by sustainable financial models. EU-SOLARIS will be a valuable instrument for maintaining the European CST research and industrial sector in its present position of leadership.\nEU-SOLARIS aims to achieve a real coordination of Research and Technology Development (R&D) capabilities and efforts in Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) technologies by the European Research Centres, along with those from the neighbouring countries, in order to foster the technological development of the Industry. The duration of the Preparatory Phase is four years starting from November of 2012. The EU-SOLARIS project is co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme.\nThe activities of the EU-SOLARIS Preparatory Phase are distributed in eight Work Packages (WP). The structure combines horizontal activities (management, legal consultancy, human resources, communication) and vertical ones (knowledge breakdown, systems, project management, measures). The project activities are further grouped according to four principal issues, all of them coordinated and monitored by the management."} +{"text": "Petrol and fuels are a few substances essential for the functioning of the entire industry and commercial transport and non-commercial of the modern world. Thanks to these fuels, planes can fly, trucks can roll and the boats can sail. Additionally fuel allows the operation of many of the machines and devices that we use for the manufacture of products in the industries of today. All this wouldn\u2019t be possible unless there is petroleum coke. Petroleum coke is the product that results from the petroleum refining and is what allows the use of all the advantages mentioned. As already stated, petroleum coke is the product that is entirely the industrial process of the petroleum refining that is made in oil refineries operating from several years ago.\nIn other words, petroleum coke is already refined petroleum which comes ready for use as fuel in different means of transport and all machines that are used in modern industry. However there is only one type of petroleum coke but that there are several kinds of this same. There are different types of refined petroleum, i.e. of petroleum coke. So, there are combustion petroleum coke, regular petroleum coke, petroleum needle coke and carburetion petroleum coke.\nEach of these types of petroleum coke has a different function and has different types of use. Also, the obtaining of one or another kind of petroleum coke not only depends on the way as this has been refined, but it also depends on the quality of the oil that has been extracted from the oil wells. Thus the quality of crude oil depends on the well where this has been extracted. There are several processes by which different types of coke of petroleum can be obtained. Thus, strictly speaking, there is a special process for the obtaining of petroleum coke making at a place called refinery. There is another process to obtain petroleum coke which is called delayed coking unit. Other known for petroleum coke yielding through refining process is the so-called solera calciner. Through each of these processes for obtaining petroleum coke is that the fuels we use in today for the functioning of our devices obtained. Obtaining petroleum coke is a specialised industrial process for which it is necessary to have both the machinery necessary to succeed as a technology and qualified personnel who can carry out the task of achieving the petroleum coke. Since this process is very specialized and have these requirements, many countries that have good oil wells do not have refineries or industrial and technical equipment necessary for the obtaining of refined oil. That is why these countries are forced to sell their oil in raw form so that other countries processed into petroleum coke. This measure is especially costly for these countries, since they sell crude oil then having to buy this same oil at a price higher."} +{"text": "Shamah-Elim Bible Studies\nWelcome to Shamah-Elim.info. This site is making Bible studies available to fellow born-again Christian brothers and sisters. We are a group of believers who hold the Bible to be the one, true Word of God and who believe in the coming manifestation of a Glory and Presence of God in the Christian Church that will fulfil God's prophetic promise of a latter-rain remnant.\nThis manifestation, however, has been hampered by man's stubborn tendency to adapt the Word of God to his own carnal interests. This is why the Lord Jesus is about to start a mighty spiritual revolution inside the Church that will tear down human structures so that a Mighty People of God can be raised up, a people full of grace and truth who shine forth the justice of God and who will bring about the greatest revival mankind has ever seen. God will raise up a people who will vindicate His Name, the Name that has been profaned among the nations because of the iniquity of the Church (Ezekiel 36:23).\nThe main purpose of this site is to spread the Word concerning this coming revolution and to show believers what needs to be changed in the Church, according to the Scriptures, so that the revolution can be manifested. We are in spiritual warfare. This is not a war that can be fought with literal guns and missiles. It is a spiritual war that must be fought with prophetic intercession based on wisdom revelation from the Scriptures, fought by soldiers whose only desire is to see God's will established on Earth (Matthew 6:9-10).\nWe encourage you to study the articles and to compare what is being said versus the Scriptures. God calls us to judge all things, but we must judge them with our Spirits, not with our souls. Some of the content in this site might seem \"strange\" to some believers, but we ask that you be willing to withhold final judgement until the Spirit confirms to you whether what is being said is true or not. Remember that groundbreaking principles are generally ideas that are initially rejected because they seem \"ludicrous\". Many people called it lunacy when some began to say that the earth revolved around the sun, and not the other way around. Many called Christopher Columbus a lunatic for wanting to reach the east by going west. This is why the Bible declares that we must not judge according to appearance, but with righteous judgement (John 7:24), and righteous judgement comes from having a heart that hears the Father's judgements and that is bent on doing His will, not the will of men (John 5:30). Groundbreaking principles are paradigm changers, and new paradigms can be set up only after the older paradigms are torn down; this, however, implies fighting against the culture that defends the older paradigms. When humans are not led by the Spirit, they tend to be conformists and lovers of the status quo and tradition, and these traditions and status quo are precisely the things that have tried to hinder God's coming Glory. God, however, has spoken, and He has declared that no status quo or tradition will prevent the fulfilling of His prophetic Word. Amen."} +{"text": "Panaji: Noted Hungarian Filmmaker Istvan Szabo has been conferred the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award by the 52nd International Film Festival of India, at the opening ceremony held in Goa today, November 20, 2021.\nFor his outstanding contribution to World cinema, Istvan Szabo has been honored with the award at IFFI 52, which will come to a grand closing on November 28, 2021.\nAn extraordinary artist, Istvan Szabo achieved international success with his film Mephisto in the year 1981. The film is the first Hungarian film to have won an Oscar for the Best Foreign Language Film. His movies broke the barrier of language and touched viewers\u2019 hearts everywhere around the world.\nConveying his acceptance through a video message, Istvan Szabo said, \u201cI am deeply moved to realize the fact that Indians know my films and some of them even love it.\u201d\nExpressing his gratitude for being presented with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award, Istvan Szabo reminisced about his meeting with the legendary Satyajit Ray, which took place more than 30 years ago in the then Madras. \u201cRay invited me and my wife for dinner, which was excellent. We had a fantastic discussion on his films and film-making, our profession. It was a profound discussion that I will never forget.\u201d"} +{"text": "EV Charge Leadership India Awards \u2013 2021 is one of the prestigious virtual awards ceremony that was organized by eMobility Plus in several categories related to Electric Vehicles & charging infrastructure leadership. Nominations include best players in EV industry who are the major contributors to the Indian EV charging industry. On this event Agasty Energy Labs was nominated as the winner in the category of Best Battery Performance of the Year \u2013 2021 by Mr. Kaushik Madhavan, Vice President \u2013 Mobility, Frost & Sullivan as esteemed Jury.\nCelebrating this event, Mr Bikshma Reddy T, (C.O.O, Agasty Energy Labs) accepted this award thanking jury for nominating Agasty for the award and team for their continuous efforts put forth to the battery packs for 2 Wheeler & 3 Wheeler battery packs. Agasty battery packs are well known for Quality & reliable performance which makes the best batteries for 2 & 3 Wheelers. Jury nominated the winner by taking several inputs including the process of manufacturing battery packs, components used, customer reviews, quality packing & live performance.\nAgasty team will continue to maintain its standards in making of batteries & stretch its wings into different verticals include CV, HMV, ESS etc. We would like to thank Media Partner First View Media Ventures for organizing such a massive event."} +{"text": "Whisper simplifies and streamlines the framing process, for each edition offering one frame and one frame only \u2014 the artist\u2019s choice. Our frames are all made by John Melville, a custom framer with twenty-five years of experience who learned the craft growing up in his family\u2019s framing shop in Detroit. Melville works with many of New York City\u2019s major galleries, collectors, museums and auction houses.\nThe custom frame that will accompany each edition will be chosen by the artist who created the work so that each print is enhanced by a frame that best suits the piece. Melville will make modern, gallery-style wooden frames with spline corners in a range of wood and lacquer finishes. He uses only museum-grade mat and mounting boards and UV-filtering Plexiglas.\nPhotographic prints that are 11 x 14 inches and smaller will be framed with white mat borders. Larger prints will be framed to spec, without borders.\nAll photographic prints arrive with an adhesive-backed vinyl certificate of authenticity that can be applied to the back of the frame."} +{"text": "Strategy in Icelandic organizations\nAbstractThe objective of this article is to present the results of a survey conducted in 2007 on strategic management in Icelandic organizations. The survey wass ent by e-mail to organizations with five or more employees. Answers from 222 top managers of companies and institutions (46% response rate) were received. The distinctiveness of the survey is that it targets organizations of all sizes, both small and medium sized as well asthe big companies and organizations. The main results of the survey are as follows: Most of the top managers answering the survey believe that the vision for their operations is very clear. In 57% of the companies a formal crafting of strategy is conducted,showing variation for both size of the companies and the education of the managers; formal strategy is more likely to be in place in the bigger companies and in companies and institutions run by university educated managers. For around 70% of the companies and institutions, crafting and implementing strategy is either an ongoing process or it was in progress at the time the survey was conducted. Board members and top-managers are most likely to partake in crafting the strategy for the companies. In 19.3% of companies and institutionsthe performance of the organization\u00b4sstrategy is not measured at all, but in 41.2% of them the performance is measured by both quantitative and qualitative measurements. Most of the companies apply performance measuresfor measuring both employee and shareholdersatisfaction.\nHow to Cite\nE\u00f0var\u00f0sson, I. R., Stein\u00fe\u00f3rsson, R. S., & Gestsson, H. (2011). Strategy in Icelandic organizations. Icelandic Review of Politics & Administration, 7(1), 73\u201396. https://doi.org/10.13177/irpa.a.2011.7.1.5\nPeer Reviewed Articles\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License."} +{"text": "Discover a haven of luxury at GLF Palm Meadows, located in Sector 78, Gurgaon near NH 8, offering premium residential plots. This remarkable project by Gurugram Land and Finance is a testament to their excellence, introducing a prestigious housing option under the Haryana Government\u2019s Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojana (DDJAY) scheme.\nGLF Palm Meadows stands out for its prime location, seamlessly connected to major roads and destinations, making it easily accessible from various cities. Positioned within the picturesque Sector-78, Gurugram, this DDJAY residential plotted housing project promises a lifestyle of opulence, tranquility, and breathtaking views.\nExperience a unique living concept at GLF Palm Meadows, where nature\u2019s beauty harmonizes with modern amenities. Sector-78, renowned for its proximity to the majestic Aravali Mountain range, provides residents with unparalleled views of these picturesque hills. Enjoy a serene and peaceful ambiance that contrasts with the bustling city life.\nThe strategic choice of Sector-78 for GLF Palm Meadows brings a myriad of benefits and conveniences to its residents. This meticulously designed project offers an exquisite blend of modern living and abundant natural surroundings within a well-planned master layout. Immerse yourself in lush greenery, scenic water bodies, and superior infrastructure that caters to your family\u2019s growth and well-being.\nGLF Palm Meadows in Sector-78, Gurugram, stands as a testament to refined living, offering not just a home but an elevated lifestyle. With seamless connectivity, serene surroundings, and a range of facilities, this project ensures a comfortable and luxurious living experience. Embrace a life where nature and modernity coexist harmoniously at GLF Palm Meadows.\n- It has a gated complex\n- Ability to do the separate registry for each floor even if it is less than 180 square yards\n- A modern pathway along the road classical themed Garden\n- Greenery all around to keep you refreshed every time\n- Outdoor seating facility with decorative urns\n- Decorative stone spouts\n- Garden Entry\n- Yoga meditation lawn\n- Outdoor Pool Deck\n- Squash Court\n- Reading Area\n- Multipurpose Hall\n- Kids Play Area\n- Meeting Rooms\n- Outdoor Swimming Pool\n- Experience Centre\n- Indoor Games Zone\n- Music Room\n- Kids Plunge Pool\n- Art Wall\n- Kids Plunge Pool\n- Art Wall\n- Located on 75 meter wide road\n- Accessibility from Delhi Airport\n- Easy smooth Connectivity from Pataudi Road, Northern Peripheral Road, NH8 & KMP Expressway\n- Close to Manesar & Kadipur industrial Area\n- Close to industrial units Alcatel Lucent, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti etc.\n- Education institution like SGT Group of Institutes, Sharda International School,Colonel\u2019s Public School, Yaduvanshi School are within close proximity\n- Premium residential and commercial projects in close proximity\n- Amidst Aravali Hills\n- Gated Community\n- 2 min drive from SPR\n- 2 min drive from NH-8\n- 3 min drive from CPR\n- 20 min drive from IGI Airport\n- 4 Golf Courses nearby\n- 5 min drive from Dwarka Expressway\n- Easy access to malls, Multiplexe\n- 10 min drive from Sohna Road"} +{"text": "Doctoral Training Partneships provide an innovative, individually-tailored training programme that includes taught courses and the opportunity for students to undertake research projects with prospective supervisors.\nFood, as a research topic, is invariably inter-disciplinary. If you are looking for a supervisor for food-related student research and have not been able to find an appropriate person, please have a look at our research network page.\nInterdisciplinary Food Systems Teaching and Learning (IFSTAL)\nIFSTAL is an elective training programme designed to improve post-graduate level knowledge and understanding of the food system from a broader perspective, which can be applied to your own studies and subsequently within the context of the workplace."} +{"text": "The start of May marks the beginning of Jewish heritage month, a time when we celebrate the history, traditions, and customs that make us #JewishandProud.\nTo kick off the month, and inspire people around the world, we asked ChatGPT for some reasons to be proud to be Jewish.\nHere's what it had to say:\nAs an AI language model, I can provide you with reasons why many people feel proud to be Jewish. Please note that these reasons are not exhaustive, and each person's experience and sense of pride may differ.\n- The Jewish people have survived and thrived for thousands of years despite numerous attempts to eradicate them.\n- Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world.\n- Jewish culture is rich and diverse, with unique traditions and customs.\n- The Jewish people have contributed greatly to science, philosophy, art, music, and literature.\n- The Hebrew language is one of the world's oldest continuously used languages.\n- Jewish holidays and traditions are celebrated and observed around the world.\n- The Jewish people have a long and fascinating history, including biblical stories and ancient empires.\n- Judaism promotes the value of education and the pursuit of knowledge.\n- Jewish communities have a strong sense of solidarity and support for one another.\n- Jews have played significant roles in social and political movements, including civil rights and women's rights.\n- The Jewish people have a deep connection to the land of Israel.\n- Jewish tradition teaches the importance of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and social justice.\n- The Jewish people have made important contributions to medicine and healthcare.\n- Jewish cuisine is delicious and diverse, with unique dishes and flavors.\n- Jewish music is beautiful and meaningful, with a wide range of styles and genres.\n- Jewish art is rich and varied, reflecting the history and culture of the Jewish people.\n- Jewish literature is profound and insightful, with many classic works that continue to be studied and admired.\n- Jewish humor is witty and clever, with a unique perspective on life.\n- Jewish communities have a strong tradition of philanthropy and charitable giving.\n- Jewish families have a strong sense of tradition and continuity.\n- Jewish weddings are joyful and meaningful, with unique customs and traditions.\n- Jewish synagogues are beautiful and inspiring, with a focus on community and spirituality.\n- The Jewish people have a deep respect for the environment and the natural world.\n- Jewish tradition promotes the importance of family and community.\n- Jews have played important roles in the fields of law and justice.\n- Jewish tradition teaches the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.\n- The Jewish people have a strong connection to the Torah and its teachings.\n- Jewish communities have a rich history of artistic and cultural expression.\n- Jewish communities have a long history of supporting education and scholarship.\n- Jewish communities have a strong tradition of volunteerism and community service.\n- Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of gratitude and appreciation.\n- Jewish communities have a strong sense of belonging and identity.\n- Jewish tradition promotes the importance of ethical behavior and moral values.\n- Jews have played important roles in the fields of science and technology.\n- Jewish tradition values the importance of self-reflection and personal growth.\n- Jewish communities have a rich history of entrepreneurship and business success."} +{"text": "Yespark, the leader in long-term parking space rental, has announced a \u20ac28 million fundraising round. The funding comes from Ring Capital, Sofiouest, Founders Future, the Banque des Territoires, and NEoT Green Mobility. The company was launched in 2014 by Thibaut Chary and Charles Pfister and has since deployed a platform that allows people to rent parking spaces with a subscription. To keep up with the acceleration of electric vehicles, Yespark has installed charging points in some of its car parks and is now present in more than 570 towns and cities.\nWith this new funding, the company plans to install 30,000 charging points for electric vehicles and manage over 200,000 long-term parking spaces. Yespark will also offer a turnkey solution to parking space owners. At the beginning of 2022, the company had 50 full-time employees, but this is set to rise to 115 by the end of the year, with a target of 300 by 2026.\nRing Capital is a leading venture capital firm that invests in digital startups with a focus on B2B companies. Sofiouest is a French venture capital firm that invests in startups in the west of France. Founders Future is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups. The Banque des Territoires is a French public investment bank that provides funding to local authorities and businesses. NEoT Green Mobility is a venture capital firm that specializes in sustainable mobility and transportation.\nThis new funding round will enable Yespark to expand its offering and continue to lead the market in long-term parking space rental."} +{"text": "Using its know how in treating the surface of wire, Coseco developed plants for in-line pickling and passivating the surface of welded pipes in stainless steel. These plants are integrated in the tube manufacturing lines, namely downstream the profiling and welding bench (and the annealing furnace \u2013if installed), and upstream the flying shear. So complete a line allows for manufacturing welded pipes in stainless steel starting from the strip and ending with the final product, cut to length. The Coseco plant may be composed of the sole section for electrolytic pickling and passivating, or be equipped with the additional station for ultrasonic cleaning \u2013 depending on Customer\u2019s industrial requirements.\nIt consists in the following technological parts:\n- Inlet group with adjustable height,\n- allowing for regulating the level of the tube axis in function of the pipe diameter;\n- Electrolytic pickling and passivating\n- Two stage rinsing\n- Ultrasonic cleaning (when required)\n- Final drying with hot air\nThe unit is supplied \u201cturn-key\u201d, installed on a foundation plate, with aboard all the necessary devices, such as pumps, heat exchangers, electrodes, acid tank, electrical cabinet with control system. The unit comes ready to be connected to the Customer\u2019s power net, to his water and compressed air supply, as well as to his central acid tank for making-up of the unit\u2019s tank .\nThe plants are engineered upon Customer\u2019s technical requirements. So far were supplied plants covering the following tube diameter range:\n- from 08 mm to 35 mm\n- from 23 mm to 76 mm\n- from 57 mm to 76 mm\n- from 73 mm to 114 mm\n- from 202 mm to 406 mm\n- from 273 mm to 609 mm"} +{"text": "Asset management is the system used to track the quantity, condition and value of county-owned assets.\nWhat is asset management?\nAsset Management is an ongoing process for Grey County.\nAs of 2021, Grey County managed and maintained more than $1.4 billion in publicly owned assets. These assets include our roads and bridges, buildings, housing properties, our fleet of vehicles, equipment, technology and much more.\nGrey County has adopted an Asset Management Strategy to help ensure we are making the best decisions when it comes to maintaining and replacing these assets. The Strategy also helps County Council to maintain funding reserves to ensure annual tax levels remain stable, even in years when heavy investment is needed into County assets."} +{"text": "If you want to teach your child about money and the importance of saving it, opening a bank account is a great first step. It is preferable to open a savings bank account because your child likely won\u2019t need to use the account to pay for things often, plus, he or she can watch the money in the account grow with time. Here are the best savings accounts for kids:\nAlliant children\u2019s bank account\nIf you\u2019re eligible to become a member of Alliant credit union, your children can enjoy their excellent child\u2019s savings account offer. This account has no fees and a 1.35% APY, which is considered pretty high. You also automatically get $5 in the account once you open it and you can start earning interest when there\u2019s $100 in the account. Your children can also monitor their account balance in the Alliant app, which all tech-savvy kids will surely appreciate.\nCapital One \u2013 an excellent choice for a kid\u2019s bank account\nChase Bank \u2013 the best savings account for teens\nUnfortunately, Chase Bank doesn\u2019t offer children\u2019s bank accounts, but they have excellent options for teens and college students. If your child is younger than 18 or if your college student maintains an account balance of at least $300, they won\u2019t be charged any service fees. While Chase Bank doesn\u2019t offer a high APY, at only 0.1% the number is pretty low compared to other banks, their app has excellent features and resources to help your children learn about money.\nPNC \u2013 the perfect bank account for younger children\nIf your main goal is to teach your young child about money and not to earn interest, PNC has an excellent children\u2019s bank account called \u201cS is for Savings\u201d. A great thing about this account is that there are lots of online tools featuring Sesame Street characters to help your child along. Plus, their app is very user-friendly and there are no fees for account maintenance even though the APY is not very high."} +{"text": "Their homes had been reduced to rubble, their heritage was in the hands of foreigners, and their holy city lay in ruins. As their captors led them away to an uncertain future the smoke that rose from where Zion once stood threatened to permanently obscure the hope of the nation. The holy city of David, now abandoned and laid waste, bore witness to the sins of the nation; Jeremiah\u2019s oracles, once scoffed at by the rebellious and obstinate people of God, had now arrived in all their horror. As the heap of smoldering rubble grew faint behind them and their pagan captors led them beyond the borders of Israel this was to be seen as more than an image of the tyranny of Babylon; the Promised Land was convulsing, vomiting out its inhabitants.\nThe Babylonian exile was a brutal chapter in the history of the nation Israel. And yet, somehow, this sinful and rebellious people who had been banished from their homeland managed to take hold of hope in their wasteland; a hope that would move them to songs of celebration in the presence of their enemies; a hope that would not only sustain them in their trials but would go on to flow out of the nation to fill the world.\nIsaiah 40-66 is arguably the longest and most glorious sustained oracle of hope in the Bible. It was written for these Babylonian exiles. It speaks of a hope capable of transforming a barren wasteland into a flourishing paradise. It offers profound encouragement and comfort to a people who have nothing left to cling to but the faithfulness of YHWH. Within these glorious chapters the LORD repeatedly affirms his covenant loyalty to his wayward children, assuring them that despite their present circumstances that they remain his chosen people. As the descendants of Abraham his servant, YHWH would prove faithful to his promises to the patriarch; this nation would house the blessing of God for the world.\nAnd in the midst of this glorious oracle of hope we find these words, \u201cThe Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.\u201d (Isaiah 50:4) This vocational reflection of the prophet sums up well the theme of the entire oracle. The words we find in Isaiah 40-66 sustained Israel in the hour of her greatest need. They spoke hope to the ancient exiles; they have particular resonance in that ancient context. But through them they speak to us as well. The church of today needs servants, who in the spirit of the prophet, arise early with ears attentive to the message of hope the LORD will give them for his people. I aim to be one of those voices. It is my prayer that you find encouragement, comfort, and hope here.\n Leviticus 18:25 Isaiah 40-66 could be described as one long song that the prophet sings to the exiles and urges them to sing in response. See also Psalm 74 and the transition to hope at verse 12. Cf Isaiah 42:1-9; 49:1-7 Isaiah 41:8-20"} +{"text": "The extended ROentgen Survey with an Imaging Telescope Array (eROSITA) on board the Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma (SRG) mission with its first All-Sky Survey (eRASS1) has offered an unprecedented, comprehensive view of the variable X-ray sky. With enhanced sensitivity, broader energy coverage, and improved resolution compared to prior surveys, the eRASS1 Data Release 1 (DR1) catalogue underwent a variability analysis, focusing on a substantial subset of 128,669 sources. We performed multiple variability tests, utilizing conventional normalized excess variance, maximum amplitude variability, and Bayesian excess variance methods. Among the 128,669 DR1 sources, our research identified 557 objects exhibiting variability through NEV and AMPLMAX tests. After applying suitable thresholds, 108 sources demonstrated significant variability via NEV, while 73 did so through AMPLMAX. The utilization of the bexvar method extended our detection capabilities to lower count rates, unveiling a total of 1307 sources manifesting variability. Furthermore, our comparative analysis spanning 2.5 years encompassed observations from consecutive eROSITA surveys, eRASS2, eRASS3, eRASS4, and eRASS5. Notably, the Gamma-ray burst afterglow GRB 200120A, which was the most variable DR1 source, was as expected absent in subsequent eROSITA survey scans. Observations of the Low-Mass X-ray Binary GX 339-4 across various eROSITA survey scans unveiled substantial variability. These outbursts involve the movement of the inner radius of the accretion disk, fluctuating inward and outward. Combining eROSITA and MAXI data reveals that the most effective tracer for monitoring the onset of the outbursts is the softest eROSITA band. Magnetically active stars are commonly found among the more variable X-ray sources. We analyzed the AGN sample to identify variability patterns and instances of efficiency limit violations."} +{"text": "A French national of multicultural origin, born in 1965 and mother of two, I have been living in Switzerland again since January 2018 after having left France in 1997 and lived for several years in Italy, Singapore and Japan.\nExpatriation required great adaptability and pushed me to reinvent my life several times. After a rewarding experience of 12 years in the field of industrial marketing and fashion, I chose to study again to become an interior designer, profession that I exercised for several years.\nIn Asia from 2012 to 2017, I decided to share the emotions I felt while capturing images in the streets. Photography appeared to me as an essential part of my life and I followed some workshops with inspiring photographers who helped me develop an artistic sensitivity and a certain consistency in my work.\nAmong other things, this allowed me to be selected for the KG + Award in 2017 with my BEHIND serie and to be exhibited in Kyoto during the Kyotography festival. My work is usually judged as being delicate and poetic, while I'm always looking for a singular and sensible aestheticism in the outlook I put on the world around me.\nSince 3 years now I have decided to give even more sense to my work and have chosen to focus on a visual documentary approach. My current projects reflect this shift in my life.\nCollective Exhibition in Tokyo, June 2016 - 7 Instants - Andaz Hotel Tokyo\nFeatured in cct-seecity guidezine, December 2016 , www.cct-seecity.com/2016/12/save-okura-tokyo/\nSelected for KG+, Kyotographie, April 2017 - Behind - Solo exhibition - Gallery Maronie extended to Junpu Elementary School - Kyoto, www.kyotographie.jp/kgplus/en/2017award/\nCompetition gallery of the LensCulture Street Photography Award 2017, www.lensculture.com/street-photography-awards-2017\nEditors' pick Life Framer, 2018, https://www.life-framer.com/an-instant-editors-pick/\nSelected for the book \"Familiar Stranger\" by PH Museum, 2020, https://phmuseum.com/photobooks/phmuseum-familiar-stranger-photobook/\nCoup de coeur #308 by FishEye Magazine for the serie \"Distance\", 2020, https://www.fisheyemagazine.fr/rdv/coups-de-coeur/les-coups-de-coeur-308/\nSelected by Lugano Award for the series \"Distance\", 2020, https://luganophotodays.photocontest.ch/covid-19/6561/view\nAlumni of Criticae Masterclass with PH Museum, 2022/23, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eiOk8g3yDE\nCollective show The Window Is Always Wide Open at PhMuseum Lab, 2023/2024, https://phmuseum.com/news/criticae-202223-collective-show-opened-at-phmuseum-lab"} +{"text": "In the spring of 2012, community business leaders and the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors emphasized the importance of beautifying our community in celebration of Ellsworth\u2019s Sesquicentennial. With their motto of \u201cBuilding a Better Community\u201d in mind, the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce applied with a local company for grant funding.\nThe company responded with a generous grant to implement a Flower Basket Program in the Ellsworth Community. Additional support from many other local businesses followed. In addition to the twenty stone planters already located around town, 26 hanging baskets were installed along Main Street, with a goal to increase this number in the future and extend placement beyond Main Street.\nBy the fall of 2012, when the hanging baskets were coming down, another source of community pride was undergoing its own beautification: East End Park. As the crowning achievement of the Sesquicentennial Committee, major improvements were made in honor of Ellsworth\u2019s 150-year history \u2013 fitting for a park celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012. Over one hundred residents and businesses contributed to the final effort, which included the addition of concrete planters, an iron fence, stairs, light poles, and park sign.\nSince that time, the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce and its members have overseen maintenance of these projects, as well as financing additional beautification and enhancement efforts to the park, including the renovation of the East End Park bathrooms and an electrical upgrade making events such as the Cheese Curd Festival and Ellsworth Farmers Market possible. These Beautification Program adds beauty to our community, and is a source of pride for our village\u2019s residents and businesses.\nToday the effort not only includes the planters and hanging baskets on Main Street, but hanging baskets on Broadway Street in the village's East End. Supplies and maintenance costs for these combined efforts are expensive and the costs continue to rise each year, yet we remain dedicated to continuing the beautification effort. To ensure financial resources are available to continue the tradition and funding of the Beautification Program into the future, the Chamber oversees an ongoing fundraising effort.\nThanks to the financial contributions of many local businesses, civic groups and charitable organizations, and the dedication and support of many volunteers, and current and past residents of the community, a general beautification fund was established to help in financing the ongoing maintenance of current planters and seasonal decorations, as well as provide for new beautification projects to enhance our community in the future.\nTo make a contribution, send a check to:\nEllsworth Area Chamber of Commerce\nEllsworth Beautification Project\nPO Box 927\nEllsworth, WI 54011"} +{"text": "COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) \u2014 A U.S. military laboratory has helped Swedes confirm what was suspected for years: A woman was among those who died on a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage, the museum that displays the ship said Tuesday.\nThe wreck of the royal warship Vasa was raised in 1961, and was remarkably well-preserved after more than 300 years underwater in the Stockholm harbor. It has since been place at the Vasa Museum, one of Stockholm\u2019s top tourist attractions where visitors can admire its intricate wooden carvings.\nSome 30 people died when the Vasa keeled over and sank just minutes after leaving port in 1628. They are believed to have been crew members and most of their identities are unknown.\nFor years, there were indications that one of the victims, known as G, was a woman, because of the appearance of the hip bone, Fred Hocker, research leader at the Vasa Museum, said in a statement.\nAnna Maria Forsberg, a historian with the Vasa Museum, told The Associated Press that women were not part of the crew in the Swedish navy in the 17th century, but they could be on board as guests. Seamen were allowed to have their wives with them onboard unless the ship was going into battle or going for a long journey.\n\u201cWe know from written sources that around 30 people died that day,\u201d Forsberg said. \u201cIt is thus likely that she was a seaman\u2019s wife who wanted to come along on the maiden journey of this new, impressive ship.\u201d\nShe said the exact number of people on board that day was not known \u201cbut we think there were around 150 people. An additional 300 soldiers were supposed to board further out in the archipelago,\u201d she said.\nSince 2004, the Vasa Museum collaborated with the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University, which examined all the skeletons on Vasa in order to find out as much as possible about the various individuals on the doomed vessel.\n\u201cIt is very difficult to extract DNA from bones that have been on the seabed for 333 years, but not impossible,\u201d Marie Allen, professor of forensic genetics at Uppsala University said in the statement. \u201cSimply put, we found no Y chromosomes in G\u2019s genome. But we couldn\u2019t be completely sure and we wanted to have the results confirmed.\u201d\nSo they turned to the Delaware-based Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory. And thanks to the forensics laboratory specializing in DNA profiling at the Dover Air Force Base, \u201cwe have been able to confirm that the individual G was a woman, using the new test,\u201d Allen said.\nThe Vasa which was supposed to go to a naval base outside Stockholm to wait for the boarding of the soldiers, is believed to have sunk because it lacked the ballast to counterweigh its heavy guns."} +{"text": "Carbon capture is critical to cost effectively reduce global CO2 emissions, and commercial CCS technology must be available soon. The CCSI Toolset supports and accelerates the development, scale-up and commercialization of CO2 capture technology by enabling more thorough vetting of options, complete understanding how processes will operate at scale under relevant field conditions, and increased understanding how uncertainty affects risk.\nThe CCSI Toolset, a 2016 R&D 100 award winner, is the sole suite of computational tools and models specifically tailored to help maximize learning during the scale-up process in order to reduce risk. This is critically important since pilot projects represent an expensive, limited opportunity to collect the data necessary to move to commercial scale. By maximizing the learning during such pilot projects, the CCSI Toolset can help reduce the timeline for subsequent commercialization and enable greater investment confidence. This product can also be employed in related industries to enable faster, more cost effective scale up of other new technologies.\nEach year for more than 50 years, R&D Magazine has honored the 100 best innovations in research and development. We are currently accepting applications for the 2017 R&D 100 Awards. Innovators with an exceptional product developed between January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017 should apply. Submissions close April 14, 2017\nFor information on the 55th Annual R&D 100 Awards and to enter visit http://www.rd100conference.com"} +{"text": "In many dynamic systems in classical physics, as well as quantum mechanics, the equation of motion can be derived from a variational principle (VP), i.e. minimizing an action integral of some sort.\nI am wondering what the structure is that is already built into a system by merely assuming that it is derived from a VP?\nIt seems that stationarity of the action under variation must imply some kind of symmetry and henceforth a conserved quantity. What is it?\nSince VP often leads to a Hamilton formulation that implies Liouville\u2019s theorem, could it be that the conserved quantity is the conservation of phase space? (In quantum mechanics it would correspond to unitarity) . Hence information can never get lost in systems where the dynamic is derived from a VP?"} +{"text": "The Barbados Stock Exchange embraces principles of sound corporate governance to ensure and promote an environment of transparency, performance, and accountability in the business. These principles are the foundation of the Exchange\u2019s mandate to provide a fair and efficient stock market.\nClearly defined corporate governance policies, practices and procedures are essential to building the public trust necessary for efficient capital markets. The management of the BSE has a mandate to provide clear, timely and accurate information to the Board that will allow members to make reasoned and informed decisions. The Board considers the provision of such credible, high quality information as an important priority in company procedures.\nConformance with legislation and effective governance practices enhance the BSE\u2019s ability to achieve its strategy and long-term success. Accordingly, the Board has adopted the view that corporate governance should promote good performance and integrity in normal operational functions.\nThe BSE\u2019s Board is comprised of nine members, eight of whom are independent non-executive Directors. These Directors provide strategic oversight and independent judgement on matters of performance, strategy and standards of conduct \u2013 all key factors for the continued success of the Exchange.\nBiographical details are available under our Board of Directors page.\nA person elected as Director must have the qualifications required to discharge Directors\u2019 duties and be able to devote sufficient time and commitment to the work of the Board and its Committees.\nDirectors are elected for a term not exceeding three years. To encourage the rotation of Directors, a third of the Board is subject to election on an annual basis \u2013 if qualified, Directors are eligible for re-election.\nAudit & Finance Committee\nChaired by Dr. Patricia Downes-Grant, the Audit & Finance Committee is responsible for the independent and objective oversight of the BSE\u2019s internal control and risk management systems, internal compliance, financial reporting, external and internal auditors, financial controls and governance issues.\nHR & Compensation Committee\nChaired by Dr. Patricia Downes-Grant, the HR & Compensation committee is tasked with assessing corporate goals in relation to the Managing Director\u2019s compensation and further assessing the Managing Director\u2019s performance in relation to the corporate goals. The committee is further responsible for making recommendations to the Board on the company\u2019s framework of executive and non-executive compensation.\nAll companies seeking a listing on any market of the BSE are subject to the BSE Corporate Governance Recommendations."} +{"text": "This resource has drawn together a selection of materials on quantitative research that could be helpful to educational researchers at different stages of their careers. The resource was produced as part of the ESRC Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP)'s commitment to research capacity building. TLRP itself has now developed a more comprehensive suite of resources on research approaches designed to help develop researcher expertise. However, it was felt that the different way this set of resources was put together may still be of interest to those who want an insight into educational research methods rather than a more comprehensive set of resources. The intention is to illustrate a range of quantiative methods in use in educational research.\nThe 'Longitudinal Data Analysis for Social Science Researchers' project, funded under the ESRC Researcher Development Initiative, produces a range of resources: for example, Paul Lambert (2006) has produced The British Household Panel Survey: Introduction to a longitudinal data resource [Working Paper 2 of \u2018Longitudinal Data Analysis for Social Science Researchers\u2019, ESRC Researcher Development Initiative training programme]. The paper is intended to familiarise social scientists with the BHPS survey resource, to introduce the main practical issues as they are typically experienced by researchers new to the survey, and to provide some brief examples of analyses using the BHPS over a range of its data resources.\nThe Centre for Multilevel Modelling has a range of resources on Multilevel Modelling made available as part of an ESRC funded initiative whose aims include \" ... the development of statistical models for the analysis of hierarchically structured data, training in the use of such models, and the provision of appropriate software.\"\nSteph Gray (2003) of MORI raises interesting questions around the implications for researchers of mixing quantitative survey methodologies: Is It Safe To Combine Methodologies In Survey Research?. Given different groups use different communication modes, one common approach is to use different modes of research for different audiences, combining the results from telephone, face-to-face, or self-completion postal/online questionnaires among the different survey populations. But what are the implications of combining different modes of research on the validity of the data that is gathered? How comparable are telephone and online surveys, and can the results of one ever be reliably combined with the other?\nKing's College London have produced quantitative materials that use a series of datasets (from questionnaire-based research, from experimental work, etc) and take the learner through the analysis of this material using SPSS (the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences): see Quantitative research methods and SPSS by Peter Skehan.\nThe use of large scale data-sets in educational research\nTLRP researchers Kirstine Hansen and Anna Vignoles have provided a guide to the use of large-scale data sets: Widening Participation in Higher Education: A Quantitative Analysis.\nBritish Household Panel Survey (BHPS) data analysis\nPaul Lambe's guide to BHPS data analysis looks at the way panel data (longitudinal data or cross-sectional time series data) is used in educational research.\nSurvey design and analysis\nAlan Felstead and colleagues (2004) Surveying the scene: learning metaphors, survey design and the workplace context discuss the results of a survey of 1,943 employees carried out in February 2004."} +{"text": "Obituary of Stanley Irving Whitney\nStanley I Whitney, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; aged 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Indian Harbour Beach, FL on March 14, 2023, with his devoted wife, Sharon, by his side. He had been battling a degenerative neurological disease for the last few years.\nBorn on July 7, 1937, in North Yarmouth, Maine, Stan was one of Alphonso and Laura Whitney\u2019s 10 Children. He graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1955 and joined the US Air Force in August of the same year.\nAfter returning home to Maine in May 1960, Stan met the love of his life, Mary Sharon Catterson, and they married on June 24, 1961. They were blessed with two sons.\nStan worked, starting as a line mechanic at Fairchild Semiconductor in the 1960s and advanced to Quality Manager, later deciding to pursue a career in real estate and worked as a Realtor for Harnden Realty. In retirement, he worked for Walmart in Melbourne, Florida.\nHaving grown up on a farm, Stan never lost his love for gardening and his passion for making things grow is reflected in the flowers and landscaping of every home he has had. He loved to tease, and no one he cared about was beyond his reach. His sense of humor was infectious, and all his family inherited his love of laughter and quick wit. He was a mentor, teacher, role model, advice giver, and a man of the strongest faith.\nRaised as a Baptist, Stan converted to Catholicism late in life and was an active member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community, where he was confirmed in 2016 at the age of 79. He frequently spoke at the Men's groups and served as a sponsor for candidates seeking conversion.\nStan is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Sharon, and his two sons, Thomas Scott Whitney and his wife Maureen Pyne Whitney of Indian Harbour Beach, Fl., and Timothy Charles Whitney and his wife Nawshi Islam Whitney of Lewisville, Tx.\nHe is also survived by his sister Nellie Campbell, his brother Warren F. Whitney, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Bertha McLellan, Thelma Croteau, Lucille Johnson, Marian Whitney, and his brothers Herbert, Elmer, and Alton Whitney.\nGrampa will be greatly missed by his family who were always at the center of his life. Lovingly remembering him are his six grandchildren, Corinne E. Jagger (Robert Jagger) of Saco, Me., Laura M. Sargent (Joseph Sargent) of Merritt Island, Fl. Thomas Scott Whitney, Jr. (Cristina Rodrigues Whitney), Erin Whitney and fianc\u00e9 Maxwell Villwock, of Melbourne, Fl., Dominique Whitney and Gabrielle Whitney of Whatley, Ma. and six great-grandchildren, Rose Jagger, Ruth Jagger, Elizabeth Sargent, Joshua Sargent, Danielle Sargent and three-week-old Matteo Whitney.\nDonations in memory of Stanley can be made to the following organizations\nSaint Stephen\u2019s Way"} +{"text": "January 19, 2024\nOver the past ten years, the growth of wind energy has been significant. Wind power uses the kinetic energy of the wind to produce electric energy without generating green house gas emissions. However, when considering the whole life cycle of wind turbines it is obvious that wind energy is not totally clean. With a lifetime of 20\u201325 years for a wind turbine, it is predicted that the cumulative composite waste from blades will be needed to be recycled will be in the tens of thousands of tons worldwide by 2050. This poses a potential significant waste legacy that must be addressed. Solutions to deal with waste from wind turbine blades currently involves the three different pathways, direct deposit in a landfill, incineration, and recycling. Unfortunately, only 30% of fibre-reinforced plastic material commonly used in wind turbine blades can currently be reused to form new composite materials, with most going to the cement industry as filler material. It is important that all involved stakeholders work towards regulations that will address the management of waste coming from wind turbine blades. Fortunately, legislations exist in various jurisdictions which can be used as a model for the creation of a regulative framework for the end-of-life management of wind turbine blades.\nPeter Majewski, Nick Florin, Joytishna Jit, Rodney Anthony Stewart\nPeter Majewski, Nick Florin, Joytishna Jit, Rodney Anthony Stewart. (2022), End-of-life policy considerations for wind turbine blades. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 164. Doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112538"} +{"text": "CDB Launches Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE) Programme 2023 to support inclusive and equitable development in the Caribbean\nThe Caribbean Development Bank, (CDB) on June 13, 2023, launched its 2023 Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE) Programme aimed at supporting inclusive and equitable development in the Region through youth empowerment and engagement. The launch was held at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Saint Lucia.\nScheduled to run from June 13 \u2013 16, the Programme includes the Youth FIRE Forum, a one-day event targeting young persons, aged 15-35; the inaugural meeting of the Bank\u2019s Future Leaders Network (FLN), where the 17 Network members and two advisers will take part in two days of personal and professional development and capacity building; and the Youth FIRE Expo, which will showcase the work of young innovators and entrepreneurs across Saint Lucia at the Constitution Park, in Castries on Friday, June 16.\nThe Youth FIRE Programme forms a core part of the CDB\u2019s strategy to reach youth; support strategic career guidance and life skills training and gather insights from young people regarding its programming and policy for youth development and broader sustainable development. Speaking at the launch, CDB's Director of Projects, Mr. Daniel Best emphasised that the Bank remains committed to creating seats at the table for youth.\n\u201cWhile many young people excel, far too many continue to face uncertainty. Across the CDB\u2019s programming and through the work informed by our 2020 Youth Policy and Operational Strategy, we have increased our youth engagement and our focus on ensuring that all investments -in areas including education and training; citizen security; and agriculture; among others, recognise, utilise, and support the building of young people\u2019s capacity,\u201d he said.\n\u201cIn these trying times for us as Small Island Developing States, we must take the future into our hands. We must be bold and augment or refashion solutions to fit the Caribbean\u2019s reality. You, our young people have the ingenuity and creativity for this mission. You remind us that you are not just the future, you are the now,\u201d Best added.\nSaint Lucian Minister of Youth Development and Sport, Hon. Kenson Casimir, noted that the country had taken the lead in the Region in youth innovation and inclusive empowerment for young people, instituting a youth economy agency to deal with every social ill within communities in the Caribbean nation. \u201cIt is a novel idea that says to young people that we believe in you. A novel idea that says to young people (sic) that your ideas can change the landscape of Saint Lucia. With this idea, we have seen over 200 applicants in less than six months of the establishment of this agency (and) it says to us that young people were ready and waiting, wanting to be productive to the economic development of their country,\u201d Minister Casimir said.\nThe CDB\u2019s youth engagement programme was rebranded \u2018Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE)\u2019 in 2022, with a greater focus on inclusion of participation by, perspectives of, and support to capacity building to ensure meaningful participation of, youth with disabilities, youth from underserved communities, migrant youth and indigenous youth and reflect the Bank\u2019s commitment to respond to recommendations from young people regarding branding, content, and methodology.\nThe 2023 programme formally introduces the Bank\u2019s FLN \u2013 an institutional mechanism for youth engagement and empowerment and to promote youth mainstreaming in the Bank\u2019s Operations."} +{"text": "Recreation Opportunities, Experiences and Programs\nParks and Recreation enhances the quality of life for citizens and visitors by offering recreation opportunities, experiences and programs. View the program evaluation form (PDF) and the program medical and liability release form (PDF).\nView Upcoming Programs\nView and search for upcoming Parks and Recreation programs in ActiveNet by activity categories and families.\n- Active Lifestyles\n- Cooperative Extension\n- Nature and Adventure Programs\n- Rec Center Programs\n- Special Events\n- Therapeutic Recreation\nRegister online for courses and programs and pay with a credit card. Once registered for an online account, you are automatically added to our mailing list.\nCall 804-748-1623 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.); please have a credit card available (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa).\nIn Person Registration\nVisit the Parks and Recreation Administration Office (6901 Hopkins Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234) during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.); for activities located at our recreation centers, registrations can be made on-site at the respective recreation center.\nCreate your online account and you will be provided the options to receive our seasonal guide in the mail along with periodic email notifications of upcoming special events and registration seasons.\nPayment for all registrations is due in full at the time of the registration. Checks should be made payable to Chesterfield County Treasurer. We accept the following credit cards:\n- American Express\n- Master Card\nRefunds are made when courses are full or canceled. If a change in day, time or location prohibits you from attending, we will be happy to refund you for the portion of the course missed. Simply make your request at least one week prior to the start of the program. All other refund requests must be made in writing three days prior to the start date of the program. Non-recoverable costs are not refundable.\nParks and Recreation\n6901 Hopkins Road\nNorth Chesterfield, VA 23234\n6901 Hopkins Road North Chesterfield VA 23234\nChesterfield County Parks and Recreation\nP.O. Box 40\nChesterfield, VA 23832\nPhone 804-748-1623Fax 804-751-4131\nAdverse Weather and Closing Hotline:\nParks Operations Office:\n9201 Public Works Road\nChesterfield, VA 23832\nMonday - Friday\n8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m."} +{"text": "Oakdale Cemetery's establishment coincided with one of Hendersonville's most prosperous periods between 1879 and the early twentieth century, when the Spartanburg and Asheville Railroad reached Hendersonville from the east and the railroad connected Hendersonville to Asheville in 1886. This railroad line linked Hendersonville to the Ohio Valley and opened the local business community to national markets.\nThe cemetery's establishment reflects the city government's recognition that there was a need for a public burial ground on the outskirts of the city for both white and African Americans that would be supervised and professionally maintained by white and African American organizations. After the cemetery's establishment, the city drafted an ordinance prohibiting people from being buried within the city's corporate limits, and specifying that they were to be buried only at Oakdale Cemetery. Preventing burials within city limits was an attempt by the city to protect the general health of its citizens, the value of surrounding properties, and prevent any potential nuisances created by these cemeteries. This was a common practice beginning in the 1840s as part of the Rural Cemetery Movement, when cemeteries were \"established around elevated viewsites at the city outskirts\" and \"operated by voluntary associations which sold individual plots to be marked and maintained by private owners according to individual taste.\""} +{"text": "Cambridge Scholars Guest Edited Collections\nI am pulling together an edited collection called Human Capital Incubator: The Household and I would like to invite you to consider submitting one or more chapters.\nThe abstract/call for the Collection is here:\nThis book will be amplifying how modern families develop their socio economics needs through their young and adult human capital performance. It also goes over the most frequent family issues that limit their functionality as a socioeconomic organization to achieve their daily basics that permits them to reach their basic needs.\nAbout the Editor\nSandra Velez Candelario is a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a sub-specialization in family organizational psychology. Her PhD research has been published in 2016 (2009 defended). She has a book named Family Organizational Basics:Leadership, Communication, Environment, and Culture. Otherwise, two chapter's books were published from her authorship. She also has many scientific journal publications. Today she works as a Researcher and Family Organizational Psychology Advisor/Consultant, through her own USA registered trademark FAMILY ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY building productive and functional families.\nA Chapter should normally be no longer than 6000 words, and should be original and previously unpublished. If the work has already been published (as a journal article, or in conference proceedings, for example), the Publisher will require evidence that permission to be re-published has been granted.\nTo see the Call on the Publisher\u2019s website, please click here: https://www.cambridgescholars.com/pages/guest-edited-collections , where you can download and complete a submission form."} +{"text": "Massive Impressions is a full service online marketing company that leverages real-time digital metrics to maximize every marketing dollar spent. We tailor our online marketing engagements and delivery methods to each client\u2019s needs, ranging from occasional projects to the complete outsourcing of all website and online marketing functions.\nOur expertise in developing and executing online marketing programs extends beyond display ads, email marketing, SEO, social media marketing and other digital media, to include traditional marketing channels that do not require the use of the Internet, including mobile phones, SMS, MMS, television, print, radio and outdoor.\nOur offices are in Boca Raton, Florida. We\u2019re located in the heart of downtown, just minutes from FAU, I-95 and Boca Raton\u2019s amazing beaches. Our offices are a great place to kick off your next marketing project. We\u2019ve got giant marker boards and plenty of places to collaborate as a large group or quietly one on one. We take the time to explore your business goals and understand what your audience, your market, is all about. Then we develop strategies to grow your business step by step, maximizing your budget towards the results you need. We\u2019ve been practicing online marketing since before the Web became public in 1995, and using the Internet since before then too. We came together in 2006 because we knew we had the potential to grow the best online marketing company possible.\nWhat Makes Our Online Marketing Company Different?\n- Service. We provide insightful and effective online marketing and creative strategies, delivered with personal account service. We put you first.\n- Technology. Our social media and content marketing management system, Mi360, system handles high volumes of online marketing events precisely, while providing real-time cross-channel reporting on performance and ROI.\n- Commitment to Marketing ROI. We deliver return on your online marketing and digital advertising investments by leveraging our talented team and decades of experience.\nThe Online Marketing Company YOU need.\nWe\u2019ve grown. We\u2019ve added amazing new capabilities, refined powerful methodologies, and evolved along with the changing environment of online marketing. We always take pains to over-deliver, because it isn\u2019t just about your expectations for success. We hold ourselves to a standard that continually demands improvement. Sometimes it\u2019s not just about positive improvement, but instead about the rate of improvement, the rate at which our efforts pay off for you. Don\u2019t settle for any online marketing company that holds themselves to less of a standard.\nWe\u2019re the online marketing company you\u2019ve been looking for.\nSee what we mean when we say we\u2019re a different online marketing company. We\u2019re different because the way we practice online marketing isn\u2019t about us, it\u2019s about you, your audience, and the end result."} +{"text": "dhobi is a Washerman Caste a dhobi ironing Cloths\nAugust 2, 1870\nHumayun II 1858-1877\nDhobi (transl. 'washerman'), known in some places as Dhupi or Rajaka ('remover of dirt'), is a group of castes in India and the greater Indian subcontinent whose traditional occupations are washing and ironing clothes.\nThey are a large community, distributed across northern, central, western and eastern India; as well as in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. A majority of the community associate themselves with Hinduism. Many religiously follow Sant Gadge (Gadge Maharaj), whose jayanti (birth anniversary) they celebrate every 23rd of February.\nThe word dhobi is derived from the Hindi word dhona, which means 'to wash'. As such, Dhobi communities in many areas today come under the status of schedule caste (sc). In 2017, Supreme Court of India noted calling people dhobi was offensive. Throughout India and south-central Asia, dhobi ghat is to refer to any laundry- or washing-place where many launderers or clothes-washers (either as ordinary people or professionals) wash clothes and other linen. The most notable of these is Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai.\nPlease Login First to Comment\nRatings & Review\nYour content has been submitted"} +{"text": "Yes, Platys can change color. Platys are a type of freshwater fish that are popular among aquarium enthusiasts. They are known for their vibrant colors and patterns, which can range from bright orange and yellow to blue and green. However, their coloration can change depending on a variety of factors.\nOne of the main factors that can affect the color of a Platys is their environment. If the water quality in their tank is poor, their colors may become dull or faded. Conversely, if the water is clean and well-maintained, their colors may become more vibrant and intense.\nAnother factor that can impact the color of a Platys is their mood or state of health. If they are stressed or sick, their colors may become muted or even change completely. For example, a normally bright orange Platys may turn pale or even white if they are suffering from a disease or infection.\nIn some cases, Platys may also change color as part of their natural breeding behavior. Male Platys, for example, may become more brightly colored during mating season in order to attract females. Similarly, female Platys may change color during pregnancy or when they are ready to mate.\nOverall, the ability of Platys to change color is a fascinating aspect of their biology. By paying close attention to their environment and behavior, aquarium enthusiasts can help ensure that their Platys remain healthy and vibrant for years to come.\nFrequently Asked Questions About Platy Fish\nPeople who ask \u201cCan Platys change colour?\u201d also ask;"} +{"text": "In response to the decision by the National Institute of Migration (INM) to temporarily suspend access by all religious associations and NGOs to the country's migration detention centers, which was denied hours later by the Ministry of the Interior, Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International, said:\n\u201cThe uncertainty generated by the government\u2019s contradictory statements regarding the prohibition of access to migrant detention centers for civil society organizations is very grave. The authorities must not jeopardize the lives and rights of thousands of people in need of protection who are detained in these places.\u201d\n\u201cThis arbitrary decision by the National Institute of Migration hinders the fundamental work of legal assistance and verification of the situation of migrants and asylum seekers, and increases the vulnerability of these people, making clear the Mexican government\u2019s intention to evade scrutiny of its compliance with its international obligations to protect human rights.\u201d\n\u201cThe Mexican government should promptly provide clear information about the measures taken to protect the rights of migrants and asylum seekers, and publicly recognize the work of organizations that defend their rights, granting them immediate access to all migrant detention centers.\u201d\nLast Friday, in light of the repeated difficulties that several organizations reported in entering migrant detention centers on the southern border and in Mexico City, Amnesty International published an open letter asking the INM commissioner to guarantee all civil society organizations access to all migrant detention centers, in compliance with the recommendations made by various United Nations mechanisms and procedures.\nHowever, on Monday, the INM decided to formally suspend the admission of all organizations to the country's migrant detention centers. Hours after this information was published, the INM warned that new dates of entry would be \u201crescheduled\u201d, but shortly afterwards the Ministry of the Interior distanced itself from that statement, generating further concern about the lack of coordination and the situation of migrants. The INM took this unilateral decision without clarity about its implementation, just days after the Mexican government stopped the recent migrant caravan, mostly comprised of Hondurans, from entering Mexican territory. Mexican authorities have reportedly deported more than 2,000 people to this country in just nine days.\nFor years, Amnesty International has documented the Mexican authorities violating the human rights of people in need of protection, including violations of their right to seek asylum, through forced returns to their countries of origin, as well as prolonged detentions and the arrest of children in violation of Mexican law.\nFor their part, in recent decades migrant rights organizations in Mexico have repeatedly denounced the ill-treatment, overcrowding and inhumane detention conditions in migrant holding centers that impact on people\u2019s physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as the harassment of asylum seekers aimed at making them abandon their appeals and accept deportation. The situation has not changed in this time.\nTags: Mexico, REFUGEES, MIGRANTS.\nBangladesh: UN member states must demand accountability from Bangladesh\nPakistan: Halt mass detentions and deportations of Afghan refugees\nPakistan: Decision on forced returns of Afghan refugees\nWe may be the first people displaced by climate change in Mexico\nAmericas: States must commit to guarantee migrants\u2019"} +{"text": "In today\u2019s fast-paced world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed by the constant demands of work, family, and everyday life. However, finding joy in the ordinary is essential for our well-being and happiness. One way to do this is by pursuing hobbies that bring fulfillment and a sense of purpose.\nHobbies are activities that we engage in for pleasure and relaxation, and they can range from creative pursuits such as painting and writing, to physical activities like gardening and hiking. No matter what the hobby is, it can have a positive impact on our mental and emotional well-being.\nOne of the greatest benefits of hobbies is that they allow us to escape from the stresses and worries of our everyday lives. When we are engrossed in a hobby, we are fully present and in the moment, which can be incredibly therapeutic and calming. Whether it\u2019s knitting a scarf, playing a musical instrument, or cooking a new recipe, hobbies provide a much-needed break from the constant hustle and bustle of modern life.\nIn addition to providing relaxation, hobbies can also bring a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. Engaging in a hobby allows us to develop new skills and talents, which can boost our confidence and self-esteem. Whether it\u2019s completing a challenging puzzle, mastering a new yoga pose, or growing a successful vegetable garden, hobbies can give us a sense of pride and satisfaction in our abilities.\nFurthermore, hobbies can also provide a sense of purpose and meaning in our lives. They allow us to pursue our passions and interests, and can be a source of joy and creativity. Whether it\u2019s writing a short story, building a model airplane, or learning a new language, hobbies can spark our imagination and broaden our perspective on the world.\nIt\u2019s important to note that finding joy in the ordinary doesn\u2019t require our hobbies to be grand or extravagant. In fact, some of the most fulfilling hobbies are often the simplest. Whether it\u2019s going for a walk in nature, baking a batch of cookies, or working on a puzzle, it\u2019s the act of engaging in the activity that brings us joy, not the size or complexity of the hobby.\nIn conclusion, finding joy in the ordinary through hobbies is a powerful way to bring fulfillment and happiness into our lives. By taking the time to pursue activities that bring us pleasure and relaxation, we can escape from the stresses of everyday life, develop new skills and talents, and find meaning and purpose in our passions. So, whether it\u2019s gardening, painting, or writing, take the time to indulge in a hobby and reap the benefits of finding joy in the ordinary."} +{"text": "The moustache twiddling decadence caused by extended aristocracy is an issue central to the narrative of Berserk. Regardless of social standing, we all like to dream that we are destined for greatness, to achieve something worthwhile. Aristocracy exists to elongate wealth and protect respect no matter what the cost, and that often includes suppressing the common mans talent to protect one\u2019s position.\nThe beauty of Berserk, and especially the Band of the Hawk, is that these are classic underdogs who dare to have ideas above their stations, chasing their dreams, doing something important with their lives. The truth, as Berserk is clearly documenting, is that anyone can do anything with their lives provided the right amount of skill and desire. It\u2019s such a romantic concept.\nGriffith, the symbolic wings of the Band\u2019s hawk, is talented and has an unquenchable desire to conquer. Despite his peasant roots, he is the future, he is brave enough to fight for his dreams, and others are attracted to that, feel inspired by it or fear it. Most are just content to jump on his back and enjoy the flight; the Hawk that soars ever higher, the view from up there is beautiful, but Guts is different, even now it\u2019s clear that he is a punk, and like Griffith, can never be tamed.\nGuts and Griffith are at once the same and totally different, they enjoy true social freedom and unerring self belief, but Guts is a blood thirsty warrior, only looking at what stands in front of his sword, while the elegant Griffith conducts his army like one would a game of chess, his mind calculating ten moves ahead. The early fight in episode 3 between these two is particularly revealing, especially in Guts case \u2013 he is completely direct, willing to throw mud, bite, kick and punch his way to victory. He refuses to give up, and in the end Griffith is forced to dislocate Guts shoulder to win the fight, Guts could have surrendered, but replies \u201cGo to hell\u201d. Win or bust.\nEpisode three marks the end of the beginning, Guts finally joins the Hawks and we are treated to their comradery. The Band of Hawk isn\u2019t simply a group of mercenaries looking for a quick buck; they are friends fighting for each other, dreaming of a better future, this all comes across really well in episode three. As does Susumu Hirasawa\u2019s excellent score, combining his surreal industrial style with authentic medieval instruments and chants \u2013 the tracks \u201cForces\u201d, \u201cGuts\u201d and \u201cEarth\u201d are all used during the episode, and all are essentially brilliant tunes, ever complimenting the poignancy of experiencing the journey of a lifetime."} +{"text": "Account Manager's Agreement\nFor groups/organisations and Tai Tokerau Timebank\nThe Tai Tokerau Timebank is a community program and software program which allows for the sharing of information such as address, phone number, email and personal details so as to facilitate communication and trade among the members. As such, members are allowed access to information about other members which may not be publicly available.\nIn recognition of this, and in respect for members\u2019 privacy and protection, the Tai Tokerau Timebank does vet potential members and anonymous members are not allowed. This creates an issue for group memberships, which can provide a great resource to the Tai Tokerau Timebank, although that benefit must be balanced with individual members\u2019 need for privacy.\nIt is the recognition of this need for balance that requires special handling and procedures for group memberships that are not necessary for individual members. One of the concerns of a group membership is the fluidity of members and the number of individuals involved. The multiple individual characters involved require some special handling to ensure that access to Tai Tokerau Timebank information is still limited to vetted individuals and a known contact person is established.\nThis policy is an attempt to delineate who and how a contact person for a group membership will be established and privacy maintained.\nName of Organisation\nThis is the official name of the body who will hold the Timebank account. This may be a parent body/Trust that oversees several projects eg Te Pokap\u016b Tiakia Taiao O Te Tai Tokerau Trust (our parent body)\nName of Timebank Account\nThis is the name that you will be known by to members on TimeOverflow - this is who exchanges will be with eg Kait\u0101ia EcoCentre, An\u014d An\u014d (some of our Trust's other programmes who are Organisational Members of Tai Tokerau Timebank\nThis is the person who will be responsible for managing the Timebank account for your organisation. To ensure our members' data security this person must also be an individual member of Tai Tokerau Timebank\nThis is a back up contact person for your Organisation, should the Account Manager be unavailable. This person does not need to be a member, their contact information is for the Coordination team only, and they will not have administrative access to the account.\nOrganisational Member Account Manager\nBy completing this form you are agreeing to the following:\nI will administer the Timebank account on behalf of the organisationa stated.\nI will be the only person with access to the group account, and will remain a registered member of Tai Tokerau Timebank whilst account manager.\nI will be responsible for answering any and all questions from the Tai Tokerau Timebank in a timely manner; posting, replying to, and recording transactions on behalf of the organisation; and acting as liaison between the Tai Tokerau Timebank and the organisation\nAt any point in time, should I leave the role of account manager I will notify the Tai Tokerau Timebank and a new account manager will complete this form in order to take over the account.\nI acknowledge the Tai Tokerau Timebank policy for the operation of this organisation, within the system of an individual based software system and will take responsibility and act as administrator of all information with regards the TimeOverflow Software."} +{"text": "No products in the cart\nThere is sizeable research within the psychology of online dating. Regarding to Professor Harry Reis, a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, much more than one-third of online dating dating profiles are homeless. In his the latest Better blog page interview, he discusses the psychological exploration that has been carried out on this phenomenon. It seems that online dating isn\u2019t all that unlike traditional online dating, so much because the research draws on more functional issues.\nAccording to one study, 40 percent of married couples in the US and 21 years old percent of married couples in the UK found online. These figures claim that online dating is a viable option for discovering a long-term partner. But there are numerous factors that put off persons from using any and all it, such as box-ticking, relationshopping, and a low response cost. So how can you avoid these types of pitfalls? A few examine a number of the psychology of online dating.\nMost people have noticed the inconvenience of online dating, including time wasted in browsing user profiles, communicating with various other members, and even dating someone who initially looked like perfect. Nevertheless , later on, they will realize there is not any biological or chemistry amongst the two. There are numerous ways to steer clear of this bogus anticipation. Also to making https://mylatinabride.com/chilean-women online dating effortless, there are some some other reasons to consider. This article will examine the psychology of online dating, so as to make the correct decision.\nWhile the mindset of online dating sites may be diverse from in actual life, there are some prevalent traits which might be universally the case. First impressions happen to be formed quickly when viewing a person\u2019s picture. The result of this heightened a reaction to a profile may negatively influence a possible partner. Internet dating also will probably increase denial rates. This really is contrary to the reality that real life situations currently have a smaller pool of potential partners and encourage reappraisal.\nAnother issue that affects the success of on-line dating is the internal burden linked to social being rejected. People who apply online dating applications are more likely to knowledge a lack of self-pride as a result of these issues. However , this may not be a complete set of the psychological effects of online dating services. Rather, it is just a reflection from the social and psychological elements that can affect the quality of relationships. Yet , various online dating users are not entirely impacted by problems.\nDespite these issues, probably the most significant unwanted side effects of internet dating is that it may have a positive impact on each of our self-esteem. As per to a examine, nearly forty percent of online daters feel that the social element of online dating includes helped their very own self-esteem. Nevertheless , there are many those that deny internet dating for a various reasons, including not wanting to go after a romantic relationship never to being at ease with strangers."} +{"text": "We have a wonderful 1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1 with just 71,823 miles on the clock. This car with its lovely two-tone beautiful repainted green color over Ermine White has come to us from the second owner. The last owner having kept the car since 1992.\nWe bought the car in Santa Barbara, California in the States. The were a number of things that immediately drew our attention and made sure we added this one to our collection. First of all there is the condition to consider. Good care and the warm Californian climate has preserved this car from the ravages of bad weather. That meant this Corvette never needed to be restored and is in very original condition. That does not mean they scrimped on maintenance. The previous owner spent over$ 26.000 in maintenance with one invoice totalling over $ 15.400. Mechanically the car is in A-1 condition, which becomes immediately obvious once behind the wheel. The brakes work fine and the car holds the road really well. The 283 Ci (4.6 litre) engine has been fitted with a Rochester fuel injector, giving her 315 Ps. This was the top of the range C1 edition, her 315 PS, despite her 60 summers, still making this a seriously fast car. The engine is attached to the rare and very popular manual 4-speed gearbox. Especially the presence of fuel injection is rare. In 1961 Chevrolet produced 10,939 Corvettes of which only 1,462 had the top of the range engine. Other rarities include the heating system and the factory supplied am radio.\nThe paint is neat and recently resprayed. The white hood is in good order and shuts neatly. The fully original interior is in good used condition. The seating and carpets have been correctly looked after. Invoices dating back to 1992 and the original owner\u2019s manual have been preserved.\nThis is a wonderful original 1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1 with its brilliant two-tone finish, in neat condition, a top of the range engine unit attached to that manual gearbox. This is exactly the Chevrolet Corvette C1 you are looking for!"} +{"text": "Williamstown Town Hall Open Day\nPlottel + Bennett 1919, Gibbs Finlay + Morsby 1926, Theo Kerlidis K20 Architecture 2016\nAs the largest building of its kind in Melbourne\u2019s west, Williamstown Town Hall, built in 1927 by prolific architect Joseph Plottel, is an original example of an interwar municipal complex. It is an important part of Williamstown\u2019s identity and was recently restored and upgraded.\nHistorically significant as the first municipal offices constructed by the City of Williamstown, the site demonstrates the growth and development of the city over a long period until its amalgamation with the City of Altona in 1994. It is an original example of an interwar municipal complex that includes both offices and a town hall and is an important work by architects who had an extensive career in Melbourne.\nIt comprises the front building, municipal offices and council chamber designed by Plottel + Bennett and constructed by RL Phillips in 1919, and the town hall ballroom and stage designed by Gibbs, Finlay + Morsby, constructed by Weavell + Keast in 1927.\nThe historic Town Hall will be open from 11am-2pm with self-guided tours available, and open access for those who wish to explore without curated content.\nImages: (1) Williamstown Town Hall, internal staircase. Photo: Peter Bennetts.; (2) Williamstown Town Hall, forecourt. Photo: Peter Bennetts.; (3) Williamstown Town Hall, forecourt. Photo: Peter Bennetts.\nTime & Date\nSunday 30 July\nOpen access 11am-2pm\nEnter via library access adjacent to the Town Hall\nFully wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby, Elevator access\n104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown VIC 3016"} +{"text": "Yankee 8 Votive Gift Set.\nShare the warmth of Yankee Candle Home Inspiration with a gift they\u2019ll love. We believe in enjoying the little things in life and Yankee Candle Home Inspiration combines designs that gaurantee a smile with all the best fragrances of the season. Make every day a treat, Home Fragrance \u2014 it\u2019s what we do.\nOur Yankee Candle Home Inspiration candles are made by master candlemakers and each candle developed is a complex system of custom blended wax, a unique wick and thoughtfully selected fragrance. Every fragrance is rigorously tested by our highly experienced team of fragrance professionals to achieve a strong fragrance and quality experience.\nThis Yankee Candle gift set features 8 scented votive candles in the scents Pink Island Sunset, Watermelon Slice, Soft Cotton, Vanilla Frosting and more; ideal for giving to someone specialYankee Candle Home Inspiration scented votive candles bring delight to everday moments, with a host of fragrances that add a little extra joy to any occasion.\nCustom blended wax, a unique wick and thoughtfully selected fragrance create a welcoming atmosphere in your homeHome Inspiration apothecary jar candles and votives are made at Yankee Candle in-house production facilities, with quality ingredients from around the world.\nScented votive candle burn time: up to 15 hours each; 4.8 cm height x 4.6 cm width."} +{"text": "Like any other sportsbook in the market today, Melbet is still in the race of winning more punters. To achieve this, it has set up various marketing strategies, including offering great bonuses and a wide range of products. However, the most outstanding strategy is using an affiliate programme to increase its customer base.\nUnderstanding the Melbet Affiliate Program\nThe Melbet affiliate programme, known as Melbet Partners, uses the referral system. Whenever you refer a new player who joins through your link, you will earn up to 40% commission, mostly calculated on the revenue generated by the new players you bring on board.\nThe Melbet affiliate programme is one of the most approachable thanks to its great features and advantages. These include the following:\n- Regular payouts every week\n- 24/7 customer support\n- Impressive revenue share that leaves you with a 40% commission\n- A wide range of bonuses and promotions for both players and partners\nThe latest products in the betting industry\nWhen you join the Melbet affiliate, you will receive certain marketing materials from the Melbet Partners. Some of these products include posters, banners, and charts. To track your conversions, there will be a link that will only register the punters who join through your link.\nMelbet affiliate program is governed by specific terms and conditions. To remain a benefitting member, you should follow these terms to the letter.\nWhat are some of the benefits I will enjoy under the Melbet affiliate programme?\nSome of the benefits include high commission rates, excellent customer support, a wide range of marketing tools, among others.\nCan I develop my marketing materials as an affiliate of Melbet?\nUsually, Melbet offers all the marketing materials you need. But with proper consent from the programme, you can be allowed to make your own materials.\nHow do I register as a Melbet affiliate?\nTo register as a Melbet affiliate, locate the online affiliate program link at the footer of the Melbet website and register."} +{"text": "221 Users Online\nPolymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Technologies Market Segmented By products include consumables, reagents, software and services\nPolymerase chain reaction is a medical device used in genetics, genetic engineering and molecular biology research. These are used to amplify single or copy of a piece of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Polymerase chain reaction technologies help in generating thousands to millions of copies of DNA sequencing.\nPolymerase chain reaction technologies are used in various fields such as biotechnology, drug discovery and clinical diagnostics. These are used for DNA sequencing and DNA cloning procedures in microbiology and molecular biology. In addition, polymerase chain reaction technologies are also used in forensics to identify criminals and child identity. Polymerase chain reaction technologies are also used in diagnosis of disease such as tuberculosis, AIDS, middle ear infections and lyme diseases.\nPolymerase chain reaction technologies identify and cultures microorganism which causes the diseases. Some of the polymerase chain reaction technologies products include consumables, reagents, software and services. Digital polymerase chain reaction, real time Q- polymerase chain reaction, standard polymerase chain reaction, assembly polymerase chain reaction, inverse polymerase chain reaction, multiplex polymerase chain reaction and hot start polymerase chain reaction are some of the key polymerase chain reaction technologies available in the market.\nNorth America is the largest market for polymerase chain reaction technologies followed by Europe due to increasing demand for fast, accurate and affordable diagnosis in healthcare. In addition, rising investments in companion diagnostics in North America is also boosting the growth of polymerase chain reaction technologies markets.\nIn recent time there is increased use of polymerase chain reaction technologies due to increasing number of hospitals and research centers. Rise in government funding for R&D, increased number of patients suffering from infectious diseases and rising investments in gene therapy and human genome projects are some of the key factors driving the growth of the global polymerase chain reaction technologies market.\nIn addition, increasing applications of polymerase chain reaction technologies in the field of life science, clinical diagnostics and others is also fuelling the growth of polymerase chain reaction market. However, growth of non-validated home brew test and reimbursement issues is the key factors restraining the growth of global polymerase chain reaction technologies market.\nAccurate and timely results for real time polymerase chain reaction instrument is one of the key challenge for the global polymerase chain reaction technologies market. Miniaturisation of the polymerase chain reaction process would develop new opportunity for global polymerase chain reaction technologies market.\nNew product launches is recent market trend in the global polymerase chain reaction technologies market. Some of the major companies operating in global polymerase chain reaction technologies market are Abbott Laboratories, Roche, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Maxim Biotech, Kapa Biosystems, Agilent Technologies, GE Healthcare, Becton and Sigma-Aldrich Corp.\nThe report covers geographic segmentation"} +{"text": "A Notoriously Challenging Task\nUniversity of Nottingham researchers created an AI system that scanned routine medical data to predict which patients would have strokes or heart attacks within 10 years. The AI system beat the standard method of prediction, correctly making calls in 355 more cases than traditional means. Predicting cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks is a notoriously challenging task. In fact, the researchers note in their recent paper that around half of all strokes and heart attacks occur in patients who were never identified as being \u201cat risk.\u201d\nThe records included a decade of health outcomes, lab data, drug information, hospital records, and demographic information. The team identified the distinguishing characteristics of patients who experienced strokes and heart attacks using 75 percent of the records. They then tested their models against the standard guidelines using the remaining 25 percent of the records. The standard guidelines scored 0.728 out of 1.0, with the latter signifying 100 percent accuracy. The machine models scored between 0.745 to 0.764, with the neural network making 355 more accurate predictions than the standard guidelines, therefore earning the best score. Had those predictions been made in real time, the patients could have been provided with preventative care.\nAI Changing Medicine\nAccording to lead researcher researcher Stephen Weng, within five years the AI medical tools they are testing in labs will be improving the accuracy of clinicians\u2019 diagnoses and the prognoses of patients. In practice, Weng envisions busy doctors making the most of their time with AI tools that are essentially masters of pattern recognition. \u201c[T]he algorithm can look through the entire patient list, flag this up, and bring this to the attention of the doctor,\u201d he said to IEEE Spectrum. \u201cThis could be done with the patient sitting in front of them during a routine appointment, or in a systematic screen of the entire list.\u201d Although there is already clinical decision support software available, none of it uses AI pattern recognition \u2014 which is at the crux of these more accurate results.\nMajor regulatory hurdles remain before you'll be seeing Dr. AI, however: \u201cThe key barrier to implementation will be managing privacy and patient confidentiality issues, with computer algorithms trawling through vast amounts of patient data which contain confidential and sensitive medical information,\u201d Weng told IEEE Spectrum. Wariness of decision-making capabilities in medical machines on the part of regulators will also be a hurdle for AI technology to clear. For all of these reasons, when, exactly, the tech will be put into practice remains uncertain.\nShare This Article"} +{"text": "Bratislava, August 12 (TASR) \u2013 Cardinal Jozef Tomko was a great spiritual figure and one of the most important personalities in Slovakia, stated President Zuzana Caputova, who came to pay homage to the late cardinal as his coffin was displayed in St. Martin\u2019s Cathedral in Bratislava on Friday.\nTomko was also commemorated in the cathedral by Parliamentary Chair Boris Kollar (We Are Family), Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) and hundreds of other people.\n\u201cHe was a person who enjoyed the trust of four popes, and Slovakia will miss him,\u201d said the head of state, noting that Tomko did a lot for the Church and was always interested in the present and future of Slovakia. She also highlighted his ever-present humanity and empathy. \u201cI express my sincere condolences, to his loved ones, but also to the whole of Slovakia because it\u2019s really a great loss for all of us,\u201d said Caputova.\nAccording to Kollar, both the Church and Slovakia have lost a great personality. \u201cHe was a wonderful person, our highest church authority, who worked for so long in the Vatican. We were able to approach him, he knew how to advise us, help us, he always stood behind us,\u201d stated the parliamentary chair, adding that the cardinal will be given a state award on September 1.\nHeger in particular highlighted Tomko\u2019s humility, but also his contribution to the development of the Church and the good name of Slovakia. \u201cHe was an exceptional personality, and, as an important church representative working in the Vatican, he never forgot where he came from,\u201d he said, stressing that the cardinal was a wise and humble man, full of love, who carried Slovakia in his heart. \u201cThe greatness he achieved came precisely through his humility, love and hard work,\u201d said the premier. According to him, Tomko\u2019s personality is a great role model for current and future generations in Slovakia.\nTomko, who was the oldest member of the College of Cardinals, passed away at the age of 98 on Monday (August 8) in his flat in Rome. He will be buried in a tomb in St. Elizabeth\u2019s Cathedral in Kosice."} +{"text": "Guy Carpenter has unveiled the next generation of its catastrophe analytics platform, GC AdvantagePoint.\nThis updated platform incorporates technology aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of underwriting and catastrophe management processes for its clients. The platform includes several key new modules:\nEvent Impact \u2013 this module provides users with prompt notifications of events that may impact their portfolio. It includes:\nUnderwriter+ \u2013 this module equips users with critical information to support profitable underwriting. It includes:\n\u201cIn a challenging and rapidly evolving risk landscape, this latest enhancement of GC AdvantagePoint will be a critical tool for companies seeking to drive profitable risk selection and manage catastrophe exposure. This dynamic tool brings new technology, deeper insights and greater efficiency to carriers seeking to modernize their approach to managing catastrophe risk,\u201d said Dan Becker (pictured), Guy Carpenter Global Strategic Advisory CEO.\nWhat are your thoughts on this story? Please feel free to share your comments below."} +{"text": "The foundation for acquiring the national professional qualification NPK for Hop growers is based on two key documents: the professional standard and the catalogue of standards of professional knowledge and skills. These documents were developed by our team as part of the aforementioned project and are available for viewing on the website of the National Reference Point for Occupational Qualifications \u2013 Slovenia (NRP SLO).\nWith these standards in place, hop growers who possess existing knowledge and competencies in the field of hops may undergo additional education and then participate in a formal recognition and certification process to obtain the national professional qualification for Hopper. This certification is a publicly valid document that serves as official confirmation of the individual\u2019s knowledge and skills and is recognized across all EU countries.\nIHPS announces the commencement of education programs on the basis of applications received, with a minimum participation requirement of 10 individuals. If you are interested in pursuing this training opportunity, please direct your inquiries firstname.lastname@example.org.\nFurthermore, as part of the Hop industry lifelong learning program (LdV Hop school) project, the institute has updated and published a professional learning resource for the field of hop growing \u2013 the book entitled Hops \u2013 from seedlings to cones (pdf [18,85 mB] (in Slovene language). This comprehensive resource consists of 135 pages and covers the fundamentals of hops, all technological tasks, instructions for cultivation, and advice for business decision-making. The book includes numerous colour photos, pictures, and tables, and represents a significant upgrade to the previously published Handbook for Hop Growers (pdf [1,44 mB]), which was originally released by the institute in 2002 (in Slovene language)."} +{"text": "The Do-Over GN\nFriendship and creativity come together when three girls open their own styling studio in this new graphic novel series that\u2019s perfect for fans of Click and Smile.\nShy Mariana is looking for her chance to shine. She's having trouble making friends after a cross-country move to Ohio, plus, her dad refuses to let her help out at his hair salon, despite the fact that she's a social media expert!\nSo when she meets science whiz Zoe and creative maven Everly, and the three decide to start their own hair styling studio, she finally finds the friends\u2014and the calling\u2014she\u2019s been searching for. The trio's studio, True Colors, is a smash hit, and the girls are having a blast. Not to mention, Mariana loves helping her fellow middle-school clients express themselves.\nBut with the town Harvest Fest on the horizon and a line of customers always at the door, the friends have to scale up quickly, and they don't always agree on how. Can Mariana find the courage to speak up for what she wants? And does True Colors have what it takes to succeed in business and friendship?"} +{"text": "Walkers - Toddlers classes Play & Music Classes\nReady Steady Sensory Walkers - Toddlers Play & Music Classes\nWalkers, Toddlers and Pre-schoolers are a class for the whole family to enjoy. Each week you and your little one will go on a new play and musical adventure into the rainforest, under the sea, practicing your circus skills and many more adventures with over 30 themes to explore during the year.\nWhat Our Walkers - Toddlers and Music Class Provides\nIn the first five years of life, positive experiences and relationships stimulate children\u2019s development, creating millions of connections in their brains. Our classes provide an opportunity to play, learn and develop all while supporting your childs key areas of development. In fact children\u2019s brains develop connections faster in the first five years of life than at any other time in their lives. Who knew child\ndevelopment could be so much fun!\nThe Benefits of Walkers - Toddlers Play and Music Classes\nSupports Speech & Language development.\nHelps develop Fine Motor skills.\nHelps develop Gross Motor skills.\nSupports Cognitive Growth.\nFosters Social Interaction.\nHas a Calming Effect."} +{"text": "AbstractThis Socio-Political and Economic study is concerned with the influences of traditional path-dependency, networking, and rent-seeking as theoretical concepts giving rise to anti-policy as the major contributing cause hindering the progressive development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Sultanate of Oman. The New Institutional Economy (NIE) Theory provided the theoretical framework for the primary research methodology, while reviews of the literature constituted the secondary research. The primary research included qualitative as well as quantitative data from interviews with SME stakeholders (players and actors) and mainly quantitative data from the responses of business owners to SurveyMonkey.\nPowerful centralised control by the institution (government) was found to reinforce the pervasive influences of path dependency, networking and rent-seeking that impede the progress of the SME ecosystem. A restrictive environment unintentionally created by the institution pervaded the SME ecosystem giving rise to informal policy which in part supplanted formal policy. While this is a single case study, where possible the findings are contextualised in the literature on the Gulf states and the broader Middle East and North African region. The analysis of outcomes of the study and insights from the literature include suggestions on the sensitive introduction of change in the context of the embedded cultural practices in the institution and the SME ecosystem.\nKeywords: SMEs, NIE, path dependency, networking, rent-seeking\n|Date of Award\n|1 Nov 2023\n|Jeremy Jennings (Supervisor) & Mark Pennington (Supervisor)"} +{"text": "Last June 19, 2022, Mayor Suyo Municipality of Ilocos Sur, Hon. Mario Subagan turned over the coffee table book of Bessang Pass to Experience Travel and Living Team together with the Founding Board Member of the Asian Eco-Tourism Network, Global leader-member and Green Destinations partner and representative for the Philippines and Southeast Asia, Ms. Susan Cardenas.\n(Bessang Pass Coffee Table book turnover granted by Hon. Mayor Mario Sugaban to Experience Travel and Living team and Ms. Susan Cardenas)\nThe Battle of Bessang Pass was a major battle during the Philippines Campaign of World War II. It was fought from January 9 through June 15, 1945, in Cervantes, a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, located 382 kilometers (237 mi) north of Manila.\nThe area serves as a gateway to the Cordillera mountains and the city of Baguio. Bessang Pass was a stronghold of the Japanese imperial forces under Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, known as the \u201cTiger of Malaya\u201d and conqueror of Singapore. It was part of the triangular defense of General Yamashita in the north, namely the Balete Pass, Villaverde Trail, and Bessang Pass, guarding the Ifugao-Benguet-Vizcaya borders. Its fall at the hands of the United States Army Forces in the Philippines - Northern Luzon (USAFIP-NL) on June 14, 1945, paved the way for the entrapment of Yamashita\u2019s forces in the Cordillera until the general\u2019s surrender in September 1945."} +{"text": "Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to three scientists for tiny, colorful quantum dots\nUpdated October 4, 2023 at 8:06 AM ET\nThe 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots.\nThe three scientists each contributed to a \"fundamental discovery in nanotechnology,\" according to officials from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards several of the prizes each year. The work they've done has already led to new technology in television screens and in bioimaging.\nReached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: \"Very surprised. Sleepy. Shocked. Unexpected. And very honored.\"\nIn a rare event, the winners' names were leaked to the Swedish media before the official announcement. But Bawendi said he'd been sound asleep, \"so, no, I didn't hear anything about it.\"\nQuantum dots are particles that are so incredibly small that their size actually starts to affect their properties. For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself. (The blue quantum dots are smaller than red ones.)\nIn fact, changing the size can alter many different properties beyond just color \u2013 which means that quantum dots could be useful for a variety of applications, including building better solar panels and perhaps even creating fuel by using sunlight (something that plants do to generate sugars).\nWhile it may sound like a subject closer to physics, officials said that it was chemists who did much of the fundamental research in this field.\nThe three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor (close to $995,000) in equal parts.\nThis is the third science-focused Nobel Prize to be awarded this week. On Tuesday, the physics prize was awarded toAnne L'Huillier, Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz for helping to create super-short pulses of light that offer a glimpse into the incredibly fast and tiny world of electrons.\nAnd on Monday, Katalin Karik\u00f3 and Drew Weissman won the prize in physiology or medicine for discoveries that were key to the development of mRNA vaccines, which proved crucial in the fight against COVID-19.\nOfficials plan to announce the literature prize on Thursday, followed by the peace prize on Friday. The economics prize will be awarded on Monday.\nCopyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org."} +{"text": "The day prior, Russian occupation forces launched an X-59 missile at the Mykolaiv region, likely as a form of \u00abreconnaissance by combat\u00bb. This strategic move involves testing the Ukrainian air defense system, scouting new routes, and preparing for future missile attacks.\nNatalia Humeniuk, the Head of the Joint Press Centre of the Operational Command \u00abSouth\u00bb, shared these insights during a telethon, stating, \u2018The overall situation remains tense as the enemy seeks ways to counteract our effective resistance. They aim to enhance their effectiveness by diversifying tactics, such as ongoing shelling of Chaykivska and Kutsurubska communities to divert the attention of the Defence Forces. Yesterday, the enemy executed a precise missile attack in the Mykolaiv region using tactical aircraft from the Black Sea. The firing of an X-59 missile suggests a form of battlefield reconnaissance, testing the readiness of air defense systems. Despite the general pause maintained by the enemy between massive missile attacks, targeted strikes in these intervals indicate a deliberate preparation for further attacks. Such attacks serve as a form of terrorism, identifying air defense systems and plotting future routes for assaults.\u2019\nHumeniuk noted that the enemy, realizing the genuine risk of losing Russian aircraft in the south, is assessing a more acceptable line of approach from the Black and Azov Seas.\nAddressing the previous day\u2019s shelling in the Kherson region, Humeniuk highlighted the sustained pressure on Kherson residents, extending beyond the regional capital to coastal settlements.\nWhile the enemy\u2019s use of aviation is less active, Russian occupiers persist in inflicting substantial damage on civilian infrastructure, targeting crowds, as well as special vehicles of the State Emergency Service and police."} +{"text": "Other\u2019s viewpoints, intergenerational dialogue creates a platform for robust discussions that challenge conventional thinking and foster innovative approaches. Leveraging Collective Wisdom: Intergenerational dialogue enables the pooling of collective wisdom, allowing for the integration of traditional knowledge with contemporary ideas. Older generations often possess a wealth of traditional ecological knowledge acquired through generations of close interactions with the environment. This knowledge, combined with the innovative thinking and scientific advancements of younger generations, can lead to more comprehensive and sustainable solutions. By drawing on the strengths of both age groups, intergenerational dialogue taps into a reservoir of wisdom and experience that can help guide decision-making and problem-solving processes.\nNurturing Environmental Stewardship\nIntergenerational dialogue plays a pivotal role in fostering a sense of environmental stewardship and responsibility across generations. By actively engaging in discussions and collaborative problem-solving, younger generations gain a deeper understanding of. The challenges by previous generations and the urgency of finding sustainable Benin Phone Number List solutions. Conversely, older generations witness the passion and dedication of younger individuals, instilling hope and a renewed commitment to addressing environmental problems. This mutual exchange of values and experiences nurtures a shared sense of responsibility towards the environment and fosters a long-term commitment to sustainable practices.\nEncouraging Innovation and Adaptation\nIntergenerational dialogue encourages the exchange of innovative ideas and promotes adaptive thinking. The rapid pace of technological advancements and changing societal norms necessitate. The incorporation of fresh perspectives to tackle emerging environmental issues effectively. Younger generations often at. The forefront of technological advancements, can contribute insights into new solutions, renewable energy sources, and AERO Leads sustainable technologies. At the same time, older generations can provide invaluable insights into. The long-term implications of environmental decisions and offer guidance in navigating potential pitfalls. By blending innovation with experience, intergenerational dialogue fosters adaptive approaches that are essential for addressing complex and evolving environmental challenges."} +{"text": "Separating or divorcing your spouse is an emotional process that drastically changes your life. You could be settling into a new place to live or getting another job. Your focus is on the next chapter of your life and with that, you should also consider how your estate plan needs to change. Failure to update your estate plan could mean that your affairs will not be handled the way you thought they would.\nOften we see people with an estate plan file it away for safekeeping and never think of it again. There are important reasons to periodically review your estate planning documents and ensure that they are current. Typically purchases or sales of real estate, business and other assets, as well as births, deaths, marriage and divorces should be reflected in your updated estate documents.\nMarriage and Divorce\nGenerally, it is a good idea for married couples to have an estate plan. You will want to ensure that your new spouse is addressed, and any children or stepchildren. With separation comes the time to change your estate plan. It is important to at least have a will that directs how your want your estate handled and by whom, otherwise if you die, your spouse is likely to manage your affairs and inherit the bulk of your estate. Once divorced, failure to remove your old spouse from all of your estate documents, could mean that even though you are divorced, your ex may still manage your affairs and take title to your property.\nThe internet has improved our lives in many ways. We have an incredible amount of information at our fingertips. You can now find legal templates online that at first glance may appear cheaper than hiring a lawyer. While tempting, we recommend that you just don\u2019t do it. You are unique and so is your estate plan. Those forms are not. You have no way of knowing if the form is right for your situation or if you completed it properly. You can\u2019t ask detailed questions of a website, and a website won\u2019t ask questions to help you either. Your estate and the loved ones you will leave behind are too important to leave to chancer. Unintended errors and omissions could unravel your intentions. For instance, certain assets left unaddressed may be held up in probate court. Using an online template may appear cheaper, but having an incomplete estate plan, or worse, could result in unintended consequences, your wishes not being met and significantly more time and money incurred at the expense of your heirs.\nTypically, people want to avoid it! Probate can be a very long, stressful and expensive process. The length of time involved in resolving issues can drain the estate of resources, so less money is left to your heirs. The time following your death will be difficult and emotional for those who survive you.If you can eliminate probate with your estate plan, that may be the best gift you can leave your family. An experienced estate planning attorney can help you avoid probate and additional expenses, preserving the value of your estate for those who you really want to have it.\nWhat Should I Update?\nIf you are separated or getting a divorce, you may be wondering what needs to be updated. If you already have a comprehensive estate plan, you need to review your Last Will and Testament and, Revocable Living Trust if you have one, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, deeds and more. Some other important items to consider may include retirement plans, life insurance policies, bank and financial accounts and perhaps business-related documents. An experienced attorney will help you identify what needs to be changed and how to update it most efficiently and cost-effectively."} +{"text": "Crowdfunding while black: Inventrify\u2019s new crowd sourcing platform breathes life into entrepreneurs\nPhoto credit: Founder of Inventrify, Brandon Brooks, Linkedin\nThere\u2019s a new \u201ckid on the block\u201d in the crowdfunding platform space: Inventrify.\nWhat is \u201ccrowdfunding\u201d?\nCrowdfunding is a financing method for raising funds. The funds are generally sourced from everyday people, including investors. The entrepreneur sets a goal to raise a certain amount of money, utilizing crowdfunding platforms to help promote their projects.\nThe benefits of crowdfunding?\nEntrepreneurs can receive access to funds much quicker than applying for bank loans or other debt related instruments.\nIt\u2019s a great way to validate your business idea, to test to see if there is a market for what you have to offer more importantly, customers willing to purchase the items and or service.\nCrowdfunding can help you gain traction, including visibility for your project, as many investors and potential customers utilize the platforms to search for business ideas to invest in.\nInventrify has turned the term \u201ccrowdfunding\u201d into a much more meaningful, intentional movement, one that is based on the foundation of community and networking.\nInventrify launched in 2016 by founder Brandon Brooks. Brooks\u2019 vision, is to facilitate in enabling community members to invest in something greater than the Founder behind the brand. The goal, is to invest in the growth and prosperity of local communities.\nThe Platform encourages both entrepreneurs and investors, to utilize Inventrify to share resources and talent as a means to empower one another.\nCrowdfunding has its many benefits, from using the platform as an alternative financing option, to utilizing the space to validate entrepreneurial business ideas. Inventrify is a great place to start with funding your next project."} +{"text": "Corporate id is the most important thing if you want to have proper updates on your employees it is also very important to have a nice and sober corporate id since it is representing your brand.\nLet Pixidesigns.com make the best design for corporate identities.\nRequest a quote\nPixidesigns know the importance of corporate identity which includes in the form of names, logos or trademarks of a company.\nA good corporate design display company's presence in the market, a corporate identity shows and represent themselves to thier customers.\nYou should probably know that an established corporate identity drives higher target audience and could manage to maintain long term relationships with their customers.\nPixidesigns completely understands your desire and importance of your business in today's market. Corporate identity reflects public image of your company, so impress your customers with a unique and high class Corporate identity design made by Pixidesigns."} +{"text": "Measurement of treatment adherence with antipsychotic agents in patients with schizophrenia\nXinhua S Ren1,2,3, Lawrence Herz4,5, Shirley Qian1,2,3, Eric Smith3,4, Lewis E Kazis1,2,3\n1The Center for the Assessment of Pharmaceutical Practices (CAPP), Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA; 2Department of Health Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA; 3Center for Health Quality, Outcomes, and Economic Research, Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bedford, MA, USA; 4Division of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA; 5Mental Health Service Line, Bedford VA Medical Center, Bedford, MA, USA\nAbstract: The importance of medication adherence in sustaining control of schizophrenic symptoms has generated a great deal of interest in comparing levels of treatment adherence with different antipsychotic agents. However, the bulk of the research has yielded results that are often inconsistent. In this prospective, observational study, we assessed the measurement properties of 3 commonly used, pharmacy-based measures of treatment adherence with antipsychotic agents in schizophrenia using data from the Veterans Health Administration during 2000 to 2005. Patients were selected if they were on antipsychotics and diagnosed with schizophrenia (N = 18,425). A gap of \u226530 days (with no filled index medication) was used to define discontinuation of treatment as well as medication \u201cepisodes,\u201d or the number of times a patient returned to the same index agent after discontinuation of treatment within a 1-year period. The study found that the 3 existing measures differed in their approaches in measuring treatment adherence, suggesting that studies using these different measures would generate different levels of treatment adherence across antipsychotic agents. Considering the measurement problems associated with each existing approach, we offered a new, medication episode-specific approach, which would provide a fairer comparison of the levels of treatment adherence across different antipsychotic agents.\nKeywords: medication adherence, antipsychotic agents, schizophrenia\n\u00a9 2009 The Author(s). This work is published and licensed by Dove Medical Press Limited. The full terms of this license are available at https://www.dovepress.com/terms.php and incorporate the Creative Commons Attribution - Non Commercial (unported, v3.0) License. By accessing the work you hereby accept the Terms. Non-commercial uses of the work are permitted without any further permission from Dove Medical Press Limited, provided the work is properly attributed. For permission for commercial use of this work, please see paragraphs 4.2 and 5 of our Terms."} +{"text": "The Radford 15.2m Fast Cruising Yacht was designed for a client living in Malaysia who wanted a very unusual yacht! He developed the concept of the \"helicopter\" rig and needed an easily driven hull design which would be compatible with the rig.\nThe end result is a very easily driven yacht with a very long waterline, narrow beam and light displacement. The different rig meant that the yacht did not require the same stability as that needed for a conventional rig so a reduction in form stability because of the very narrow beam was not a disadvantage. The lifting bulb keel with a low centre of gravity helps compensate for this reduced form stability and gives a reasonably high point of vanishing stability. It should be possible to safely sail the yacht with the keel in the half raised position and access shallow waters when fully raised.\nThe construction drawings are for a cedar strip hull and an FRP / foam sandwich deck. The yacht was built at Peter Milner's yard in Perth, Western Australia. The R15.2 has an aft boarding platform, tiller steering and long trench cockpit. It is noticeably clear of the usual deck hardware with a simple bridge containing the rig and engine controls. The 38HP sail drive engine is located aft of the accommodation watertight bulkhead with access from the cockpit. Under power it will achieve a speed of 9.4 knots. The companionway is recessed into the house and has an overhanging sliding hatch.\nThe accommodation is very simple with two double quarter berths forward of the engine, galley and chart table in way of the keel compartment; settees adjacent to the companionway; galley and chart table in way of the keel case and a head / shower and stowage area forward of the mast. The sail stowage area is quite small! There is an anchor locker forward of the collision bulkhead.\nOverall the R15.2m has been a very interesting project!\nThe rig as since been converted to a conventional rig."} +{"text": "Scottish National Party leadership candidate Humza Yousaf, the member of Scottish Parliament who forced through the 2021 Hate Crime Act that made misgendering a potentially criminal offense, has apparently been reported to Scottish Police for a potential breach of his own law after he said trans-identified rapist Isla Bryson is \"not a genuine trans woman\" in a televised debate.\nThe apparent complaint made by a \"concerned citizen\" explains that Mr. Yousaf\u2019s comments could be considered insulting and could potentially stigmatize transgender individuals by suggesting that Bryson is not a \"genuine\" trans woman, and is instead \"seeking to exploit her gender identity for personal gain.\"\nThe apparent complaint states that the Hate Crime Act 2021 criminalizes conduct that is threatening, abusive, or insulting, and is intended to stir up hatred against an individual or group of people based on their protected characteristics, which includes gender identity.\nAs the Hate Crime Act allows for such crimes to be reported on someone else\u2019s behalf, this concerned member of the public reportedly felt it their duty to report the incident and highlight the potential harm caused by such comments, \"particularly when made by a member of the Scottish Parliament.\"\nAn article published by Wings Over Scotland goes into more detail about the nature of the possible hate crime, pointing out that under Scotland\u2019s controversial Gender Recognition Reform bill, currently blocked by the UK government, a person has the right to self-declare a transgender identity and no one is allowed to question it.\n\u201cThe central mantras of self-ID are not \"acceptance with some exceptions\" or \"people are mostly who they say they are, subject to verification by Humza Yousaf. There are no ifs or buts with self-ID,\" Wings Over Scotland explains.\nThe article goes on to explain that the entire point of self-ID is that \"no one else gets a say in the matter.\" So if serial rapist Isla Bryson identifies as a woman, then Isla Bryson is a woman, and crucially, disputing that is, under the Hate Crime Bill forced into law by none other than Humza Yousaf, a criminal offense.\nThe Scottish National Party\u2019s own definition of transphobia includes \"using phrases or language to suggest [a transgender person\u2019s] gender identity is not valid,\" which is exactly what Yousaf did during the leadership debate.\nThe Scottish National Party leadership race got underway after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation last month following a plummet in her popularity over the controversy of male rapists being housed in women's prisons and the proposed Gender Recognition Reform Bill that was blocked by the British Parliament. However, Sturgeon claimed in her resignation speech that her decision to step down was not a \"reaction to short-term pressures.\"\nThe Scottish Police were reached for comment."} +{"text": "May 15, 2019\nPolitical science professor and alumnus win Conflict Management and Peace Science's Article of the Year Award\nPolitical Science professor Carla Martinez Machain and alum Leo Rosenberg, a 2015 master's in political science graduate, have been selected as the recipients of the 2018 Glenn Palmer Prize for the best article in Conflict Management and Peace Science. Martinez Machain and Rosenberg's paper \"Domestic diversion and strategic behavior by minority groups\" and was published in 35(5) issue of the journal.\nThe article is summarized with the journal award committee as \"address[ing] an under-appreciated facet of international relations and diversionary theory: minority groups' engagement in tactics of strategic avoidance when governments hold incentives to repress. Martinez Machain and Rosenberg revisit diversionary theory through the lens of often-neglected minority constituent groups and present persuasive evidence via a series of robust multivariate tests at the rather novel state-minority group dyad level.\"\nConflict Management and Peace Science is the flagship journal of the Peace Science Society, an international organization that advances social science theory as it relates to international relations. Kansas State University will host the 53rd Peace Science Society International North American Meeting in November."} +{"text": "Paintings by Teresa Cox\n\"My technique involves breaking down form, distilling shape and using color in an emotive way.\"\nFrom a series of impulses driven by rhythms, love, shapes and forms, Theresa Cox builds an idea until it becomes a distinct work of art. Her paintings in oil, acrylic paint and pastel reveal a spirit of play driven by her love of color and shape.\nThe paintings are remarkably vibrant with brilliant colors, formal juxtapositions and outrageous energy. Filling each surface with movement and paint, Cox has created a body of work that is explorative and innovative, universal and alive.\nTeresa is on the faculty at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design."} +{"text": "Anna Gebert enjoys a broad career as a chamber musician, concertmaster and pedagogue.\nHer areas of competence range from early baroque to contemporary music. She performs at chamber festivals around the world and is in high demand as guest leader of major European symphony, opera and baroque orchestras.\nHer violin education started with her mother Grazyna Zeranska and her teacher Zoria Chikmurzaeva as well as Zinaida Gilels and Igor Bezrodny, Magdalena Rezler, taking her to Munich to Ana Chumachenco and Indiana University to Miriam Fried and the study of baroque violin with Stanley Ritchie. After completing her education in the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic and a year as a full time player in the orchestra, she was appointed concertmaster in the Cologne G\u00fcrzenich Orchestra in 2007 and 1st concertmaster in Trondheim Symphony Orchestra in 2011, a position which she held until 2019 along with an associate professorship at the Trondheim University NTNU Institute of music.\nSince 2020 Anna is professor of violin at the Zurich University of Arts and professor of chamber music at the Musik Akademie Basel. She also gives masterclasses and online teaching around the world."} +{"text": "This massive variety of objects makes the belief that bookkeeping is barely wanted by giant firms. Despite the fact that small companies additionally actually need it due to the numerous advantages of bookkeeping that these companies can get.\nDespite the fact that the transactions are nonetheless small, the advantages of bookkeeping might be felt in new and small companies who are sometimes confused and missed within the allocation of capital and funds.\nDue to this fact, the issue that happens in the present day is that many small companies are out of enterprise as a result of they haven\u2019t realized the advantages of bookkeeping so they aren\u2019t constant in recording and even don\u2019t do it. There are a lot of the reason why many small enterprise homeowners don\u2019t hold the books of their enterprise.\nOnce you\u2019re operating a enterprise, micromanaging each nook and cranny might be laborious. Regardless of how environment friendly your employees is or what financing plans you might have, you will get derailed in the event you miss one little element. Bookkeeping may help you keep a report of your online business\u2019s capital and bills and make higher choices. You\u2019ll find extra choices to develop your enterprise, save your cash and keep confidence. The extra organized you might be, the extra you possibly can accomplish.\nBalances, shareholder\u2019s fairness, money move and different essential financial issues are simpler to maintain observe of with monetary statements Mesa AZ. You\u2019re going to get a transparent concept of how your online business is bettering, what must be labored on and the way correct the information is. Funds might be daunting for any enterprise proprietor, however a very good bookkeeping technique can hold all the pieces so as.\nEstablishing a enterprise can\u2019t be separated from revenue and loss issues, so easy bookkeeping is required to observe the monetary efficiency of a enterprise.\nThis guide merely accommodates capital, bills and revenue obtained in an accounting interval to calculate how a lot revenue is earned. Enterprise homeowners can even discover out the quantity of capital that has been used, capital that has not been used, and the quantity of debt owned.\nHaving your bills and revenue clearly documented all year long could make taxes simpler to file. Shuffling via invoices and receipts shouldn\u2019t be solely a problem however dangerous in the event you miss one thing that would have gotten you a write-off or deduction. You\u2019ll make life simpler for each your self and your accountant when you\u2019ve got a stable bookkeeping technique main as much as tax time.\nIt\u2019s no secret that fraud is on the rise, particularly within the digital panorama. Bookkeeping may help you verify for suspicious discrepancies and flag something that doesn\u2019t look proper. The extra time it takes so that you can discover one thing, the more durable it is perhaps to search out the foundation of the issue. Additionally, sincere miscalculations might be mounted earlier than they result in bigger issues later.\nWhether or not bookkeeping is completed in-house or outsourced, it should be dealt with with care and precision. Whereas the method might be meticulous, it\u2019s important for long-term enterprise success."} +{"text": "In a typical sense, a coupling factory is a product or mechanism made use of to link two independent objects or components with each other. Couplings are commonly made use of in a variety of fields, these types of as mechanics, engineering, and electrical systems, to sign up for or website link diverse elements.\nHere are a handful of examples of couplings:\none. Mechanical Couplings: Mechanical couplings are utilised to join two rotating shafts in equipment and products. Some popular illustrations include:\na. Sleeve or Muff Coupling: This form of coupling is composed of a hollow cylindrical sleeve that matches in excess of the finishes of two shafts, with keys or splines supplying a protected relationship.\nb. Clamp or China coupling Break up Coupling: Clamp couplings have two halves that are tightened all over the shaft finishes using bolts or clamps, building a rigid relationship.\nc. Equipment Coupling: Gear couplings use interlocking tooth on the coupling halves to transmit torque while allowing for a sure quantity of misalignment.\ntwo. Electrical Couplings: Electrical couplings are used to hook up and transmit electrical signals in between unique elements or units. Examples involve:\na. Wire Connectors: Wire connectors, such as twist-on wire nuts or crimp connectors, are applied to join electrical wires securely.\nb. Plug and Socket Connectors: These couplings consist of male and female connectors that allow the relationship and disconnection of electrical products, this kind of as electricity cords or audio cables.\nc. Terminal Blocks: Terminal blocks give a convenient way to join a number of wires or electrical conductors within a command panel or junction box.\n3. Fluid Couplings: Fluid couplings use hydraulic rules to transmit power concerning two components. Examples include:\na. Hydraulic Couplings: Hydraulic couplings, these types of as swift-disconnect couplings, make it possible for for uncomplicated and secure relationship and China coupling distributor disconnection of hydraulic lines.\nb. Pneumatic Couplings: Pneumatic couplings are used to hook up and disconnect air source strains in pneumatic systems, these as in air compressors or pneumatic resources.\nfour. Optical Couplings: Optical couplings are applied in optical methods to be a part of or align optical fibers or elements. Illustrations consist of:\na. Fiber Optic Couplers: Fiber optic couplers permit the link of optical fibers, permitting indicators to be transmitted involving them.\nb. Lens Couplings: Lens couplings are made use of to align and link lenses in optical techniques, making sure good focus and light-weight transmission.\nThese examples illustrate the assorted range of couplings and their programs throughout distinctive fields. Couplings enjoy a essential position in connecting and integrating various parts, enabling the productive transmission of electrical power, signals, or fluids concerning them."} +{"text": "ZEE Custom Scarf Boxes effortlessly merge style and practicality, establishing themselves as a preferred choice in the packaging world. These boxes offer a safe and appealing way to present your scarves, bringing an air of sophistication to your products.\nCustomization at Its Best\nEvery client has unique needs, and ZEE understands this. Our custom scarf boxes cater to various requirements, allowing customers to specify the boxes\u2019 size, color, and design. This opportunity for personalization adds a distinct touch to your product, setting it apart from the rest of the market.\nA Promise of Protection\nThe safety of your scarves is an essential consideration in the design of these boxes. Our custom scarf boxes ensure your products remain in impeccable condition during transportation or storage. Our solid construction shields your scarves, guarding them against any potential damage.\nDesigned for Showcasing\nMaking a lasting impression is key; our custom scarf gift boxes accomplish this with flair. They are designed to make your scarves stand out, attracting attention and admiration. With these boxes, your products become the show\u2019s star, captivating the eyes of everyone passing by.\nCustom Scarf Packaging Boxes for Every Event\nBeyond everyday use, ZEE Custom Boxes offers custom scarf packaging suited for special events. Whether it\u2019s a birthday, anniversary, or festive season, these boxes add joy and elegance to your gifts. The event-specific packages amplify the thoughtfulness of your gifts, making them more special.\nScarf Gift Boxes: Making Gifts Memorable\nScarf gift boxes go the extra mile to turn your scarves into unforgettable gifts. These boxes\u2019 captivating design, durability, and practical use enhance your gift, making it an instant favorite. These custom gift boxes are your go-to choice if you aim to make your gift unique and memorable.\nWholesale Solutions to Meet Your Needs\nZEE Custom Boxes provides scarf boxes wholesale, perfect for both businesses and individuals. These cost-effective solutions maintain quality. Each box, regardless of the quantity ordered, retains the same standard of style and durability. Our wholesale options ensure they can meet your needs, no matter the order size.\nZEE\u2019s Custom Scarf Boxes: Your Perfect Pick\nZEE\u2019s custom scarf boxes successfully balance style, practicality, and customization. Whether you need a single exquisite scarf box or a bulk order, ZEE Custom Boxes stands ready to fulfill your needs. With our custom scarf packaging and scarf gift boxes available at wholesale prices, we cater to a diverse audience. Choosing a ZEE custom scarf box isn\u2019t just about selecting a box; it\u2019s about expressing your style, the thought behind your gifts, and your commitment to quality and practicality. Experience the ZEE difference for your custom packaging needs."} +{"text": "WELCOMELivePerson\u2019s Generative AI launch, May 2, 2023\nWe aren\u2019t just talking about Generative AI \u2013 we\u2019ve launched real capabilities that deliver business outcomes! Learn about our new EAI-powered features and safety tools in the videos below.\nAn open letter to AIs\nThere are a lot of new AI vendors clamoring for attention and market share. We see you. We feel your pain. We\u2019ve been where you are today. And we\u2019ve put in the time and earned the trust of the biggest brands in the world. You\u2019ll get there.\nLivePerson EAI \u2013 Open is good. Equal is better.\nWe are in the midst of what is arguably the most transformative time in the history of the Internet. LivePerson is bringing a different class of AI to the world. One that is Equal, Enterprise-grade, and available to Everyone. Listen to LivePerson Founder and CEO, Rob LoCascio, talk about the company\u2019s vision and what\u2019s next in the throes of this AI revolution.\nProduct vision and roadmap\nWatch LivePerson EVP, Product & Technology, Alex Kroman, as he reviews the capabilities that are part of this ground-breaking launch and shares the product roadmap for our suite of generative AI solutions.\nDon\u2019t take our word for it. Here from one of our customers!\nCarlos Moodley, Head of Conversational Banking at Capitec Bank is democratizing AI and making banking accessible to marginalized communities in South Africa. He\u2019s not just transforming the bank \u2013 he\u2019s quite literally changing the world!\nGetting safety right in enterprise-grade generative AI\nLearning safety from your data and human experts is crucial. Chief Scientist Joe Bradley introduces the system that LivePerson has built to make that possible.\nThe importance of Responsible AI\nMiriam Vogel, President and CEO of EqualAI, an organization she co-founded with LivePerson CEO Rob Locascio, explains how enterprise leaders can be accountable to safe, responsible AI standards that diminish the risk of bias and inaccuracy.\nProduct Showcase \u2013 Generative AI and Voice AI\nSee our newly launched EAI-powered capabilities in action within our upgraded Conversational Cloud. Whether you want to leverage large language models (LLMs) to improve agent efficiency and impact, to create external-facing messaging bots, or even voice bots \u2013 we\u2019ve got you covered.\nForward looking vision from CEO Rob LoCascio\nLivePerson CEO is the inventor of web chat \u2013 the interface that made ChatGPT possible. As he reflects on nearly three decades of innovation, and the growing importance of digital connection, hear how he is thinking about the future and the role AI will play."} +{"text": "What are Economic Incentives?\nMany cities, counties, and states offer commercial real estate tax abatements, tax credits, and other economic incentives to attract and retain successful organizations (their jobs and payroll) in their local economies. Capitalizing on these incentives can help to offset your commercial real estate expenses.\nHow Does Allegro help?\nWe review incentive programs and past incentive deals, solicit incentive proposals, analyze the impact of each package, and negotiate on your behalf. Our role creates a competitive market in order to get you the most favorable and comprehensive incentives package available.\nFrom real estate tax abatement to job credits, there are many different types of economic incentives that you could be eligible for.\nWho are Economic Incentive Services for?\nOrganizations who are:\n- Considering the need to relocate, expand, purchase, or build new facilities\n- Assessing growth plans that include investment in new equipment or substantial new hires\nWhat are the benefits of Economic Incentive Services?\n- Reduced capital investment due to government support\n- Streamlined coordination of incentive negotiations across multiple stakeholders\nWe helped Timken attain a funding package totaling more than $7 million.\nWinning together through trust\n\"Allegro has guided our team through the incentives process across the US. They lead negotiations with state and local economic development organizations, align our internal stakeholders, and quarterback the application and documentation process. They understand our business and are always willing to go the extra mile on our behalf.\"\n- Chris Eberhardt, Vice President, Tax and Treasury, Materion Corporation\nWant to see our\nEnter your email to view how we approach Economic Incentives."} +{"text": "Watches include the personality of a person. Among the wonderful brand names making ever-enduring and rich watches, Armani Watches have picked up reputation for itself with their moved current advancement. These wrist watches are incredibly renowned for their smoothed out, refined and moreover snazzy style similarly as ultra harsh execution. These keen watches show measures of radiance got together with vibrance and besides class. These watches are not only in the current style in their plans, yet they notice power similarly as are furnished with dazzling limits. The interest of these watches has come about due to their bleeding edge systems and moreover fine styles. The brand name essentially follows their motto if we can envision it; we will without a doubt similarly as utilizations its inventive innovative psyche to convey great watches.\nArmani is an unquestionable maker of Swiss watches and it has its authoritative focus arranged in Lengnau, Switzerland. It has a position of the Swatch gathering, which is among the outstanding watch makers. The association right now has publicizes in more imperative than 150 nations. The brand name is standard for initiating in using scratch safe materials for its watches. The business started its organization in 1917 and was at first named as Schlup and besides Company and moreover around a similar time it moved its hidden grouping of watches under the brand Armani. The Armani diastar variety was impelled, which was the basic scratch verification watch of the world.\nArmani happened to transform into a fragment of the assumed SMH pack which was later on suggested as Swatch gathering. The association made the fundamental wrist watches misusing inconvenient and unusual things, for instance, tungsten, titanium carbide, lanthanum and earthenware. They used sapphire valuable stone in working up their watches, which was something new to the watch making industry at that time period. The association released their first grouping of women wrist watches. With their prominent wrist watches, the firm has joined a couple of respects to its reputation. It won the Good draftsman ward.\nThe emporio armani Watches for individuals from the Armani sees fuses all things considered, bleeding edge watches which are made with fabulous quality stoneware similarly as sapphire valuable stones. These stunning dull watches show quartz developments with date similarly as secs showed up on a square dial. These watches are stacked up with style and have terminated armlet lash.\nIn the Sintra Jubilee grouping for youngsters, clean meets enormity. The watch has dirt condition and besides arm trimming and is improved with 40 valuable stones. There are four gems set into the substance of the watch which gives the watches an energizing appearance. The Ladies key watch is a gem developed wrist watch with 64 valuable stones and sapphire diamond with platinum shaded condition and substantially more qualities which make it luring."} +{"text": "Toyota has announced that the all-new 2013 Avalon will be available with a hybrid powertrain, for the first time ever.\nToyota has announced that the all-new 2013 Avalon will be available with a hybrid powertrain, for the first time ever. The new Avalon hybrid, which goes on sale later this year will be powered by a four-cylinder engine mated to two electric motors and a nickel-metal hydride battery pack.\nThe 2013 Avalon Hybrid will have an EPA-rating of 40 mpg combined thanks to its Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive system that features a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle, four-cylinder engine, a 244.8-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle. The Avalon Hybrid achieves a total system output of 200 horsepower and offers three unique modes of operation: EV, ECO and SPORT. The Avalon Hybrid models achieve an EPA-rated 40 mpg in the city, and a 39 mpg on the highway for a combined 40 mpg EPA-rating.\nIn EV mode the Avalon hybrid can travel up to one mile at speeds up to 25 mph. The ECO drive mode engages the gasoline motor, but reduces throttle response and HVAC output to help improve overall efficiency. The SPORT Mode takes full advantage of the new Avalon\u2019s dynamic character, improved chassis, and enhanced suspension by altering the engine\u2019s throttle response and enhancing steering feel.\nUnlike most hybrids that feature only one electric motor, the Avalon\u2019s system has two. The first electric motor/ generator is used to start the gasoline engine and generate the energy that is returned to the battery to power the system. The second Motor/Generator is primarily responsible for electric drivetrain propulsion and regenerative braking.\nFor buyers that want a conventional motor, the 2013 Avalon is also available with a 268 horsepower 3.5L V6. The V6-powered 2013 Avalon achieves an EPA-rated 25 mpg combined (21 city/ 31 hwy)."} +{"text": "Experience a magical wellness holiday in South Tyrol, filled with sunny and stellar moments. In our Dolomites holiday house, enjoy a spacious 200 m\u00b2 SPA area bathed in natural light, featuring an indoor pool, two saunas\u2014one hot and one steamy\u2014a hay bed for relaxation, and a tranquil rest area. The sunbathing lawn, open from March to November, is perfect for soaking up the sun, while the floating lounger under the walnut tree offers a peaceful escape for daydreaming. Elevate your wellness experience with massages, and our Private SPA. Our holiday apartments in South Tyrol provide a serene space for you to unwind, find inner harmony, and rejuvenate, ensuring you return from your getaway refreshed and ready to take on the world.\nDolomites swimming delight\nBask in our sunlit indoor pool\nImmerse yourself in a realm of weightlessness and serenity. Our indoor pool, sized 9.5x5m and heated to a cozy 30\u00b0C, basks in natural light and is outfitted with a counter-current system and a massage jet for a truly relaxing experience. Here, you can swim laps, lounge leisurely, or play to your heart's content. And what's next? Soak up the summer sun on our outdoor lounging area, cuddle up on the indoor loungers during spring and autumn, or enjoy a tranquil rest back in your holiday apartment.\nMassage & therapy services\nOur guest's well-being is in the skilled hands of Carmen, who provides both gentle and revitalizing massages. Ideal for easing tension, rejuvenating weary legs from a day full of activities, or just for an energy boost, these massages are sure to delight. Additionally, Evi specializes in singing bowl massages and 90\u00b0\u00aeCoaching, perfect for alleviating stress and tension. Our comprehensive wellness services are designed to make your stay with us a truly indulgent and rejuvenating wellness holiday."} +{"text": "November 04, 2010\nFor years, woodland caribou hunting in Newfoundland has been an exciting adventure popular with bowhunters. However, that adventure may well be on hold for a while. Newfoundland's woodland caribou seem to be disappearing. In 1996, an estimated 90,000 woodland caribou roamed across Newfoundland. By 2001, the province issued 7,730 permits to resident and nonresident hunters.\nPhoto courtesy of Craig Boddington\nToday the herd has plummeted to 37,000 animals, and for 2008, the province issued only 1,235 permits, 400 going to nonresidents. In 2008, some areas of the province were closed to caribou hunting, and officials are talking of closing the 2009 caribou season completely.\nSeveral theories might explain the dramatic decline in caribou numbers. One is that timbering and other development have fragmented the habitat to the detriment of caribou. However, no data support that theory. Another possibility is that caribou may have natural cycles, and if that's the case, it would be possible that such a cycle is now in the down trend. Numbers were very low in the 1960s and bounced back, so maybe the animals experience a 50-year cycle. Again, no data exist to support this theory.\nWhen researchers compared the body condition of cows and bulls from areas of major declines to areas of stable populations, they found no difference. Adult caribou health is not the problem.\nHowever, researchers have solid data showing that calf survival for some of the herds is only 10 percent. Calf survival must be at least 15 percent to maintain a stable population of caribou, and it must be higher than that for the population to grow. Apparently, predation on calves is playing a major role in the decline of woodland caribou.\nBiologists estimate that black bears are killing 30-50 percent of the lost calves and that coyotes take about the same, if not more. In some areas, lynx also prey heavily on caribou calves. Coyotes first appeared in Newfoundland around 1988, and their numbers are still on the rise. Obviously, aggressive coyote control would be a step in the right direction to improve caribou calf survival, but when such a program might begin remains in question.\nIn developing a caribou recovery program, the wildlife folks in Newfoundland have budgeted $15 million and set a five-year strategy for implementation. On-going studies include censuses, along with studies of mortality, predator ecology, habitat, and law enforcement.\nIn the early 1990s, more than 40,000 \"Newfies\" lost their jobs when the cod fishing industry collapsed. Some found work with guides and outfitters hunting caribou, moose, and black bears. Now, the loss of the caribou resource will again have a major negative impact on rural employment, and guides and outfitters will suffer. Yes, moose hunting is very good and black bear hunting remains worthwhile, but woodland caribou hunting is what draws many nonresidents, and only time will tell how the caribou de-cline will affect the Newfoundland economy. \"Newfies\" are hardworking, resilient people, and they will survive. However, it appears that things will get worse in the caribou hunting industry before they get better."} +{"text": "ACS @ Big Science Business Forum | OCT. 4-7 2022\nAngelantoni Test Technologies' high vacuum technology expertise at the Big Science Forum 2022 in Granada, Palacio de Congresos, from 4 to 7 October.\nWe use vacuum technology to design and manufacture the renowned ACS thermal vacuum chambers that make us the undisputed leader in the aerospace testing sector. Achieving vacuum conditions - i.e. a physical situation in which the pressure is lower than atmospheric - is used in many industrial, technological and scientific fields.\nThis is in fact the case of the ITER nuclear fusion project - find out more - which involved Angelantoni Test Technologies for the design, production and installation of a Vacuum and Pure Gas Injection System for the MITICA experiments - a 1:1 scale prototype of the core reactor injector for nuclear fusion - and SPIDER - a source test system for the production of Deuterium ions extracted from plasma.\nBig Science Business Forum 2022\nThe business-oriented congress bringing together Europe's leading research infrastructures, focusing on technology and aiming to be the main meeting point between research and industry, will be held in Granada this year.\nThis will be the second edition for the BSBF, following the success of the first edition in Copenhagen which, in 2018, brought together over 1000 participants from more than 500 Organisations from 29 countries.\nAngelantoni Test Technologies will be present at stand 45-48 - ILO Italy: CERN ILO for Italy, I floor, Palacio de Congresos, Granada.\nThe stand, on behalf of the Industrial Liaison Officers (ILO) network, brings together CERN suppliers and will be a reference point for Italian companies involved in Big Science projects, a sector of excellence worth 10 billion euros."} +{"text": "|Annales Universitatis Paedagogicae Cracoviensis. 126, Studia Geographica 3 (2012), s. -42\n|Critical socio-political changes that have happened in Europe during the last twenty years,\nparticularly in East-Central Europe, have had a great influence on the development of\ncities and the surrounding areas. The state welfare structure of West European countries\nhas influenced the socioeconomic development of their cities. On the other hand, the state\u2013\nmanaged economy in East-Central Europe controlled the local communities, which had great\nimpact on their undertakings.\nThe changes in political structure and economic reform policies have in turn resulted in\nchanges in social institutions and property relations.\nNowadays, the socioeconomic growth of the cities has taken place essentially in the\nareas around the cities. Innovation is one of the most important factors of the enterprise\nThe author concentrates on the consequences of alternative forms of innovation in the tourist\nareas and uses Bruges and Dresden as case studies; he refers to economic restructuring and\ninnovative efforts in Erfurt.\n|Innowacyjno\u015b\u0107 w rozwoju przestrzeni turystycznej\n|Innovation in the development of touristic areas"} +{"text": "Cracking the code to successful email marketing campaigns requires a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics that govern this digital realm. At its core, email marketing is an art that blends creativity with analytical precision. Crafting compelling content is the first step in capturing the elusive attention of recipients. The subject line acts as the gateway to engagement, demanding a delicate balance between curiosity and clarity. A well-crafted subject line entices the reader to open the email, setting the stage for the carefully curate content within. Content, however, is just one piece of the puzzle. Timing plays a pivotal role in the success of an email marketing campaign. Understanding the audience\u2019s habits and preferences is crucial in determining the optimal moment to dispatch messages. Whether it is a promotional offer, newsletter, or product update, timing can significantly impact open rates and conversion metrics.\nPersonalization emerges as the linchpin in establishing a meaningful connection with the audience. Tailoring content to individual preferences and behaviors transforms a generic message into a personalized experience. Utilizing data-driven insights enables marketers to segment their audience effectively, ensuring that each communication resonates with specific demographics. By harnessing the power of personalization, marketers can transcend the cluttered landscape of inboxes and forge a more profound connection with their recipients. Yet, even the most impeccably crafted content may fall flat without a responsive and visually appealing design. Mobile optimization is no longer a luxury but a necessity, given the prevalence of smartphones in our daily lives. Ensuring that emails render seamlessly across various devices is imperative to reach the widest possible audience. A responsive design enhances the user experience, fostering a positive perception of the brand. The role of data analytics in email marketing cannot be overstated. Tracking key metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates provides invaluable insights into the campaign\u2019s performance.\nLeveraging this data allows marketers to refine their strategies, identify areas of improvement, and optimize future campaigns. A/B testing is another potent tool that empowers marketers to experiment with different elements and determine what resonates most effectively with their audience. Marketers must prioritize obtaining explicit consent from subscribers and regularly clean their lists to ensure relevance and engagement. Striking the right balance between frequency and consistency is paramount to avoid overwhelming subscribers while remaining present in their minds. In conclusion, the secrets to cracking the code of successful online marketing agency campaigns lie in a harmonious blend of creativity, strategic timing, personalization, responsive design, data analytics, and list management. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, marketers must stay agile, adapting their strategies to meet the ever-changing preferences and expectations of their audience. Only through a holistic and dynamic approach can marketers unlock the true potential of email marketing and establish enduring connections with their recipients."} +{"text": "Jessica Kingsley Publishers Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-240-3\n2005, 280 pages, $19.95 + S&H\nEdited by Dinah Murray\nPurchase Coming Out Asperger Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Confidence\nComing Out Asperger explores the complexity of diagnosis for Asperger Syndrome, the drawbacks and benefits of disclosing a diagnosis of a \u201chidden disability,\u201d and how this impinges on self-esteem. The contributors include some of the best-known and most exciting writers in the field of Asperger Syndrome (AS) today, and include individuals on the autism spectrum, parents and professionals. The broad range of the chapters, which draw on anecdotal, professional and research-based evidence, make this book a comprehensive and highly original consideration of the implications of an AS diagnosis.\nThe ever-difficult question of who to tell and when once a diagnosis has been confirmed is discussed in great depth. Liane Holliday Willey and Stephen Shore examine the dynamics of disclosure, its risks and the possible effect on self-confidence. Jacqui Jackson looks at how a diagnosis impacts upon family life. Tony Attwood provides a clinician\u2019s view of diagnosing adults, and Lynne Moxon, Wendy Lawson, Dora Georgiou and Jane Meyerding discuss adult issues surrounding disclosure, including how to deal with relationships and sexuality, and disclosure in the workplace, as well as social and disability issues.\nA unique and fascinating insight into the important issue of diagnosis disclosure, this book is an essential guide for people with AS, parents, teachers, professionals and all those who have ever felt confused about revealing a personal issue.\nDennis Debbaudt wrote the chapter Disclosing to the Authorities."} +{"text": "EBC brakes now produces all of its GD series discs with a new, long lasting corrosion resistant finish. The coating is either the world famous thermic or for less popular smaller batch items we use the new NITROTHERM process of anti corrosive paint applied using this revolutionary process that coats with warm Nitrogen producing a better finish. One point to consider before making your choice of sport rotor is the air noise that can be noticed with sport rotors. With all slotted rotors there will be an increase in air noise as the rotor passes beneath the pads under normal driving and braking. Some people like this kind of \"Turbo\" sound and others do not.\nEBC manufacture the vast majority of its automotive rotors including Premium brake rotors in the UK or Europe. Outside these sources where castings or finished rotors have to be bought in to complement the range, the strictest quality controls are applied to ensure the safety and quality of the parts we sell. We source only highest quality parts from well known and proven OEM manufacturer vendors and we are responsible for and guarantee those parts to fit and perform as expected. All suppliers of castings for the EBC group are ISO approved to the highest specification and have been visited and approved by the German TUV authorities."} +{"text": "The pandemic has made distance learning essential. Showing unparalleled adaptability, school boards have pivoted to distance learning very quickly. School boards are ensuring that they provide the best possible distance learning experience and the same quality of instruction. During the health crisis, many Catholic school boards developed virtual academies to address the need for stability in the future.\nIn Ontario, the Consortium d\u2019apprentissage virtuel de langue fran\u00e7aise de l\u2019Ontario (CAVLFO) has been one of the pillars in the development of online courses for French-language Catholic secondary schools for over a decade. To this important resource will eventually be added the new mandate of the TFO Media Group to enhance the range of online courses from elementary to high school.\nAt all times, in the expansion of online learning, especially in a post-pandemic world, the AFOCSC is mindful of the continued growth of the French-language Catholic education system. In pursuing this model, the association also recognizes the associated risks to students\u2019 mental health and the barriers to recruitment and retention of French-speaking teachers."} +{"text": "Fire safety advice for those caring for emollient users\nIf you are responsible for caring for somebody who uses emollient products, such as creams, sprays, liquids or gels, your risk assessments and care provision should take into account the fire risk and fire safety advice described above.\nThis is especially important if the person is a smoker (internal webpage) or oxygen user, has a condition that could cause memory loss, confusion or drowsiness, or would be unable to respond if a fire started. You should:\nensure that the person using the emollient product is aware of the fire risk and is provided with fire safety advice as appropriate\nensure that risk information is shared appropriately with family members and/or others who provide care or services to the person\nput in additional control measures if the person is unwilling or unable to implement the fire safety advice. For example, if a person who uses an emollient is unwilling or unable to stop smoking, you will need to talk to them about measures such as a smoking apron or supervised smoking practice\nmake sure there is appropriate smoke detection in place. In a domestic property, there should be a minimum of one working smoke alarm on every floor of the home. It may be advisable to fit additional alarms depending on risk\nadvise the person you care for to test their alarms at least monthly. If they are unable to do this, test them for the person or identify somebody else who can do this at least monthly\nif they would be unable to escape without help in the event of a fire, identify an appropriate solution for raising the alarm. For example, smoke detection linked to a tele-care system\nIf you are prescribing or dispensing emollient products\nThose that prescribe, dispense and apply these products should tell their patients/customers about the fire risk and associated fire safety advice.\nPrescribers who have switched patients to a lower paraffin product or a paraffin-free alternative should be aware that this will not reduce the risk."} +{"text": "We are accepting applications for work rehabilitation programs in Washington. L&I requirements can be found in the work rehabilitation program standards.\nPrograms need to include physical therapy and occupational therapy. We consider exceptions on a case-by case basis.\nServices outside of Washington\nWe will consider using an out-of-state program on a case-by-case basis. If you receive a request to provide work rehabilitation (work conditioning/hardening), contact us to see if your program qualifies.\nTo become a work rehabilitation provider:\nStep 1: Ensure your clinic has an L&I provider account number.\nStep 2: Submit your Application.\n- Work Rehabilitation Provider Application: New Providers.\n- Work Rehabilitation Provider Application: Existing Work Hardening Providers\nHow to add a new clinician to your approved Work Rehabilitation clinic\n- Go into OneHealthPort and choose Single Sign-On. From there, you can Register and/or Login. When logging in, select ProviderOne as the participating site.\n- Once logged in, select Manage Provider Information or Initiate New Enrollment\n- When you reach Step 3 Add Specializations:\n- Choose the Available Taxonomy code labeled Ergonomics and move it into the Associated Taxonomy Code area. Submit this modification. This will notify us you want to have the Work Hardening 81 specialty added to the clinician\u2019s individual provider number."} +{"text": "ClickReach Is The Most Innovative Cold Email Marketing Platform\nClick Reach LLC is a Wyoming-based company that runs the cold email platform ClickReach. ClickReach is the best platform for cold email marketing and is perfect for startups, freelancers, and established businesses. If you\u2019re looking to launch your cold email campaigns, you\u2019ll find the best service with ClickReach.\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nSheridan, WY, December 2, 2022 \u2013 Click Reach LLC is a Wyoming-based company that runs ClickReach, the best platform for cold email marketing. If you\u2019re a freelancer or run a startup or established business, then you want to use their cold email platform to create your multi-follow up campaigns. This is how your business will stand out and how you\u2019ll interact directly with your clientele.\nIn fact, Click Reach LLC knows about the importance of Cold Email Software for entrepreneurs and influencers alike. They wanted to build a cold email platform that would help with cold emails and turn them into sales. With their software, you\u2019ll get to write cold emails and create automatic follow-ups. With their unique cold email platform, you\u2019ll get more replies that\u2019ll convert into customers.\nThere\u2019s no shortage if you\u2019re looking for cold email marketing software to help grow your brand and increase your sales. Yet, so many of them aren\u2019t catered to helping you solve the challenge of actually creating great content and being able to increase your readership.\nOnce you get readers, then there\u2019s the new challenge of making sales. Once you\u2019ve made sales, there\u2019s yet another challenge of keeping your sales record high.\nClickReach was built to answer these problems. The team behind this cold email platform knew the challenges that brands have with email marketing. The platform contains many great features including personalized emails, scheduled timing, and analyzing data.\nToo many email marketing platforms expect creators to do the work for themselves and hope for the best. With ClickReach you\u2019ll have expert guidance to assist you on the way. With their great features, you\u2019ll have an easier time with your cold emails.\nAs their representative, Monet St Juste states: \u201cWith ClickReach we didn\u2019t just want to make another SAAS cold email marketing software. We wanted to make the email marketing software to help you turn simple emails into lucrative sales. You can create personalized emails, build your email list, and interact directly with your clientele through our platform.\u201d\nNo matter what stage of your business you\u2019re in you can benefit from ClickReach\u2019s platform. You can visit their website to sign up for the free trial to test the waters. You can also contact the team via the website to learn more or you can give them a call at 845-747-0775.\nAbout Click Reach LLC: Click Reach LLC is a Wyoming-based SAAS company that helps with cold email marketing through their platform ClickReach. If you\u2019ve been looking to launch your cold email campaigns but can\u2019t find the best platform, you\u2019ll find it with ClickReach. You can visit their website to sign up for their services and also call them to learn more.\nContact Name: Monet St Juste\nBusiness Name: Click Reach LLC\nAddress: 1309 Coffeen Avenue Sheridan, WY 82801"} +{"text": "Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:\n|Dissolution of kraft lignin using Protic Ionic Liquids and characterization\n|Industrial Crops and Products, 2016, Vol.84, , pp.284-293\n|In the present research three Protic Ionic Liquids (pyridinium formate, pyridinium acetate and pyridinium propionate) were synthesized and tested for the dissolution and subsequent regeneration of kraft lignin. Among the investigated solvents, pyridinium formate showed a higher dissolution capacity (70% w/w) i.e. (710 g/L) at 75 C within 1 h. The results indicated that the introduced solvent is thermally stable, noncorrosive, possesses low viscosity and is easy to recycle. The dissolution process is purely physical and the physicochemical analysis of the regenerated lignin showed high thermal stability, with reduction in polydispersity and the average molecular weight was reduced from 4119 g/mol to 1249 g/mol. FTIR spectroscopy and 1H NMR results proved that the regenerated lignin is less degraded. Moreover the OH vibrations of regenerated lignin showed a weak inter and intramolecular interaction in regenerated lignin, which could positively help in reducing its chemical resistance towards processing for further commercial applications. Due to the higher solubility of lignin and its stability towards recyclability, the pyridinium formate proved that present selective dissolution and regeneration of lignin could significantly enhance the pretreatment techniques for lignocellulosic biomass. 2016 Elsevier B.V.\n|Appears in Collections:\n|1. Journal Articles\nFiles in This Item:\nThere are no files associated with this item.\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated."} +{"text": "Measuring your marketing efforts goes hand in hand with the mission that marketing is no longer a cost center. 2018 marketing arrived to be recognized as a profit center. However, Marketing Measurement and Attribution will get key in 2018.\nThe main reason for creating a measurement and attribution strategy is to show a direct relationship between pipeline and revenue. Involving the complete team in the dialogue and define what to measure and how to implement measurement across all campaigns and programs is key to success, according to the infographic.\nPutting the right tools in place can assist marketers to measure the impact of their efforts. The infographic points out that 51% of marketers use only Excel spreadsheets. None of them implemented a CRM, marketing automation tools, or a dedicated attribution platform, according to stats the graphic.\nData analysis and understanding those are still key to successfully reach your goals. And no, web analytics is not a marketing measurement tool, which the graphics point out correct, even if 68% of marketers still rely only on them. The market can improve here, only 20% use a proper attribution platform.\nMaking the digital marketing department to a profit center is key to success in the future.\nIf you want to ensure your job don\u2019t wait longer to implement the right measurement techniques. Top level management recognizes the importance of marketing and they put quotas tied to revenue, with three-quarters of all marketers responsible for lead-based, revenue-based, and/or account-based quotas.\nTo see the full state of marketing attribution and determine how your company measures up, check out the infographic \u201cThe Current State of Marketing Measurement and Attribution \u201d below. Let us know in the comment section below how you level up, or share with us your experience, is your companuy seeing marketing as a profit center?."} +{"text": "Last thursday night, the last Karanavar of my family joined his ancestors. He was a teacher by profession and a painter by persuasion - a professor of zoology and a painter of landscapes. Even after retiring, he was one of the founders of the ICS entrance coaching centre in Cochin and continued teaching. I've never sat in one of his classes, but he was a teacher to me and much more.\nAs a young boy, I used to gravitate towards his house. The first and primary reason was that there was a fridge (where fridges and grandparents meet, there is a likelihood of icecream). But what kept me hanging around was his VCR (also the first one in the neighbourhood). Eventually having run out of Mickey Mouse cartoons to watch, I would end up watching his collections of nature documentaries. I used to while away entire afternoons, watching some of the best documentaries BBC has ever produced. If I've acquired some sense of admiration for nature, it starts from those happy days in the eighties.\nAnd then there was his workshop. He used to play around with electronics (when he was 60+) and one of the first things I saw built was a water level detector for the water tank. Eventually, every house around wanted one of these - encased in old transistor case, hooked up to its speakers to wail out when the water got too full in the tank (while pumping it). For the first time in my life, technology was cool.\nHe was a stickler to healthy living, a strict schedule and regular exercise. Sunrise would find him in the temple, even though he wasn't a blind believer in God. He was an epitome of health, having never suffered from diabetes or blood pressure disorders, which were common in his contemporaries. But then cancer struck its blow. He survived the first onslaught, went under the knife and managed to fight it without chemotherapy. It was not be, here was a secondary, that too in his vertebra.\nBut he still had his legendary nerves of steel. When I visited him a week back, pressure on his spinal cord had cost him use of both his legs. But as I was talking to him, he launched himself into a lecture about the human anatomy and how the hip bears the load of the whole body. What took me by surprise was the obvious conclusion - he will never be able to sit upright, not even in a wheel chair. I haven't met too many who could talk so lightly of their own fate.\nNo matter how many times it happens, it never gets any easier to lose someone. But eventually, you've got to reconcile yourself to carrying a little bit of them inside yourself.\nAnd then, as I helped my uncles lift him to his funeral pyre, the thought came unbidden - Goodbye ... for now.--\nThe Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.\n-- Miyamoto Musashi"} +{"text": "Autosimplex Dos Dye Dry\nDosage Mod - Drying tincture\nThe model Autosimplex basically is the union of 4 machines:\n1) Automatic Solutions preparation unit\n2) Automatic dispensing system\n3) Automatic dyeing units\n4) Automatic drying of the samples\nThe main reason we wanted to develop this system is to simulate in a laboratory what happens in production, in order to reproduce the same conditions. Advantages of Auto Simplex:\n\u2013 Dispensing speed and precision using fast volumetric syringe and litre counter to add final water\n\u2013 Compact: 4 machines in 1\n\u2013 Reproducibility maximization of the dyeing from lab to bulk\n\u2013 Automation: no human mistakes, low labour cost, the machine can work on night shifts without super- vision\n\u2013 Smart: all machine\u2019s functionalities can be remote controlled\n\u2013 Right First Time, Sustainability: with high lab to bulk no need for corrections after dyeing and re-dyeing in bulk machines. Increase the whole pro- ductivity: save time, water, chemicals, energy and raw materials\n\u2013 Industry 4.0\nSolution Preparation units:\n\u2013 Automatic solution preparation with gravimetric system: take powders from the silos, add water, mix. All solutions can be prepared automatically and scheduled on night shift.\n\u2013 Automatic diluted solution preparation with volu- metric system, starting from concentrated solutions with precision 0.01ml\n\u2013 Automatic preparation of exhausted or empty solution bottles: no wastes of time and labour\n\u2013 Automatic washing of the bottles: no need to ex- pose personnel to chemicals\nAutomatic Dispensing system\n\u2013 Solution positions with customizable stirring (speed and times): from 84 to 324 bottles for chemi- cals and dyestufs\n\u2013 Accurate volumetric dispensing system: precision of 0.003 ml, automatic washing and drying with air of pipette.\n\u2013 Dispense where you need: directly in dyeing unit or in our infrared dyeing machine\u2019s beakers\n\u2013 Integration with most common Colour Matching Systems\nAutomatic Dyeing and Drying Units:\n\u2013 Modules of 6 kiers: from 6 (4 rows) for 200 gr maxi- mum or 8 kiers (3 rows) for 100 gr maximum .\n\u2013 Each kier is independent assuring independent processes\n\u2013 Automatic dispensing of dye stuf and chemicals Automatic opening and closing of lids\n\u2013 Automatic loading and unloading of carriers: no need to wait for a dye batch to finish: all can be scheduled, even at night\n\u2013 Reversible circulation pump same conditions as in production machines\n\u2013 All parts in contact with dye liquor are in AISI 316L Stainless Steel\n\u2013 Automatic drying module integrated in the machine so that the sample comes out completely dry."} +{"text": "1 Wond'rous the Grace which now we prove!\nLed up to the Creator's Love,\nWith every perfect Spirit;\nThe Nature, Love, and Life in God,\nWe soar to know, by Jesu's Blood,\nAnd all its Bliss inherit:\nOf our Blindness\nThro' the Kindness\nOf our Jesus,\nWho from Sin did quite release us.\n2 Our God so lov'd his Creature Man;\nHe was before the World began\nThe first Word by him spoken:\nDeclared then his only Son\nIn Union with the Godhead one;\nA perfect Proof and Token\nAll this Blessing,\nTo the Creature,\nAnd that God did love their nature.\n3 Whilst all in Heav'n rejoic'd in this,\nTho' they but faintly saw the Bliss\nOf human Exaltation;\nWe, whom it most concern'd to know,\nWere kept in Blindness here below,\nBy Sin from all Sensation.\nWe believe it,\nNor receive it,\nWhen he prov'd us,\nSaying, Our Creator lov'd us.\n4 The Father saw us sunk in Sin,\nOur Nature spoiled, blind, unclean,\nUnmeet for his enjoying;\nResolv'd to make our Nature pure,\nBy all our sins destroying:\nLaid the Scheme, of\nWhat's the Theme of\nAll the blessed,\nWho are of their God caressed.\n5 The Father sends his only Son;\nYea, comes himself to Worms undone;\nIs found in all our Fashion;\nThro' all our Reputation's Loss,\nHe tracks us to the shameful Cross,\nAnd feels us in his Passion.\nHe o'er took us,\nNor forsook us;\nBut redeem'd us,\nAnd as his own Heav'n esteem'd us.\nJames Relly was born about 1722 at Jeffreston, Pembrokeshire, Wales, and died in 1778. He was converted to Christianity during the Great Awakening ushered in by George Whitefield. He worked under George Whitefield as a Calvinistic Methodist preacher and missionary. However, Whitefield and Relly separated ways over Relly's seemingly universalist teaching that all humanity was elect (i.e. saved) when Christ took the punishment for all sin when he died. He also departed from both the Calvinists and Methodists by taking the doctrine of Justification further, in teaching that believers no longer sin and the Law's sole purpose is to condemn humanity and point them to Christ.\nHe was the mentor of John Murray, the founder of the Universalist Ch\u2026 Go to person page >"} +{"text": "Digital marketing has become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes in today\u2019s increasingly digital world. With the rise of the internet and social media, more people than ever are engaging with brands online. This has created a significant opportunity for businesses to reach a larger audience and grow their customer base through digital marketing.\nThe importance of digital marketing for businesses lies in its ability to provide a cost-effective way to reach a wider audience. With the right digital marketing strategies in place, businesses can effectively target their ideal customer demographics, allowing them to connect with customers who are most likely to convert into paying customers.\nDigital marketing also provides businesses with valuable insights into their customer behavior and preferences. By analyzing data from social media platforms, search engines, and other online channels, businesses can better understand their customers\u2019 needs and preferences. This, in turn, can help them create more targeted and effective marketing campaigns that drive results.\nDigital Marketing\u2019s Importance\nOne of the most significant advantages of digital marketing is its ability to measure results in real-time. With traditional marketing methods, it can be challenging to measure the success of a campaign accurately. Digital marketing, on the other hand, allows businesses to track metrics such as website traffic, click-through rates, and conversion rates in real-time, enabling them to quickly adjust their campaigns for better results.\nAnother critical advantage of digital marketing is its ability to create brand awareness and build brand loyalty. Through social media, email marketing, and other digital channels, businesses can connect with their customers on a more personal level, creating a sense of community around their brand. This can help foster customer loyalty and increase brand recognition, ultimately leading to increased sales and revenue.\nIn today\u2019s digital age, businesses simply cannot afford to ignore the importance of digital marketing. By leveraging the power of digital channels such as social media, email marketing, and search engines, businesses can effectively reach their target audience, drive sales and revenue, and build a strong brand presence online.\nIn conclusion, digital marketing is essential for businesses looking to stay competitive in today\u2019s digital world. By investing in digital marketing strategies that align with their business goals, businesses can effectively reach their ideal customer demographics, build brand awareness and loyalty, and drive real results that positively impact their bottom line."} +{"text": "The OFT has decided to revoke the credit licence of First Step Finance Limited (FSF), a large debt resolution company based in Stockport.\nThe OFT has reached this decision because, among other matters, the company:\n- was not sufficiently transparent when describing its services, including in sales calls\n- failed to comply with OFT Debt Management Guidance, the Consumer Credit Act and other consumer legislation\n- demonstrated a lack of integrity.\nFSF\u2019s business model relies in part upon negotiating \u2018full and final settlements\u2019 for its clients. Under this model consumers make regular payments to FSF and build up a fund, which the company then uses to make offers to creditors in an attempt to settle and repay their debts.\nThe OFT found that FSF\u2019s advertising, marketing and other information failed adequately to highlight the risks associated with this business model. For example, FSF did not adequately inform consumers that there could be a long period of time when their debt would not substantially be reduced, potentially creating further arrears.\nFSF also failed adequately to inform consumers how its services operated, or the costs involved, so that customers might not appreciate the possible financial consequences should they exit a scheme early. Leaving a scheme early could mean that the customer\u2019s debt was not effectively reduced, with the associated risk of further arrears and charges.\nElements of FSF\u2019s advertising and pre-contract information also failed to comply with OFT Debt Management Guidance, including the principle that advice should be given in the best interests of the consumer.\nAn overall theme of the OFT\u2019s Debt Management guidance is for businesses to be transparent so that consumers have all the information necessary to make informed decisions about the most appropriate debt solutions for them given their financial circumstances.\nThe OFT reviewed the debt management sector in 2010 and subsequent intervention has resulted in over 100 businesses exiting (or being refused entry to) the debt management market.\nDavid Fisher, OFT Director of Consumer Credit, said:\n\u2018People in debt are often vulnerable and are entitled to expect the highest levels of integrity and transparency from debt management businesses. First Step Finance did not meet the OFT\u2019s exacting standards or its legal obligations so we are removing their licence.\u2019\nFSF can appeal the determination. Until such time as the appeal process is at an end, FSF remain licensed to engage in credit activities by the OFT.\n- The Consumer Credit Act 1974 places a duty on the OFT to ensure that licences are only given to and retained by those who are fit to hold them.\n- FSF may appeal the OFT\u2019s decision to revoke its licence to the First-tier Tribunal (Consumer Credit). Until such time as the appeal process is at an end, FSF remain licensed to engage in credit activities by the OFT.\n- The debt solution offered by FSF uses a hybrid of claims management, debt counselling and debt adjusting to reduce the debt whilst funds build up in the client account. Once a significant enough sum has built up in the client account, the business then uses this sum to negotiate full and final settlements with those creditors whose debts it believes are enforceable. This type of debt solution is referred to in the industry as a \u2018full and final settlement plan.\u2019"} +{"text": "Welcome to Veitias.com \u2013 the social network that\u2019s redefining connectivity and community in the digital age.\nAt Veitias.com, we believe in the power of connection. Our platform is designed to bring people together, fostering a space where ideas flourish, friendships are forged, and communities are built. We\u2019re more than just a social network; we\u2019re a vibrant ecosystem where every voice matters, and every member is valued.\nOur Vision: To create a world where distance is no barrier to meaningful relationships and shared experiences.\nOur Mission: To provide an innovative and user-friendly platform that empowers individuals to connect, share, and grow together.\nCommunity: We\u2019re committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment.\nInnovation: We continuously evolve, embracing new technologies to enhance user experience.\nIntegrity: We maintain transparency and honesty in all our interactions.\nRespect: We celebrate diversity and encourage respect for all members.\nOur Team: A group of passionate individuals from various backgrounds, united by a common goal \u2013 to make your online experience unforgettable. We\u2019re engineers, designers, thinkers, and dreamers, working tirelessly to bring you a seamless social networking experience.\nJoin Us: Dive into Veitias.com and discover a world where you can be yourself, share your journey, and connect with others on a deeper level. Sign up today and start shaping the future of social networking!"} +{"text": "Recombinant DNA techniques have increased our understanding of genetic disorders and facilitated their diagnosis and may eventually lead to therapy. Expression may be assessed and quantified by Northern blot analysis, whereas in situ hybridization may localize the transcript. Southern blotting has been the standard method to identify gene mutations and RFLPs, which are useful in the diagnosis of many different disorder. Special multiallelic RFLPs produce a DNA fingerprint particularly useful in paternity testing and forensic medicine. PCR has greatly reduced the time and expense to diagnose genetic disorders, and has an enormous number of applications both clinically and at the research level. These techniques along with DNA sequencing are currently being used in the human genome project, which may some day allow 'DNA typing' of individuals for any gene of interest. There is no doubt that new techniques in molecular biology will continue to evolve so that the goal of gene therapy for many disorders may be possible in the future.\n|Number of pages\n|Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America\n|Published - Jan 1 1992\nASJC Scopus subject areas\n- Obstetrics and Gynecology"} +{"text": "Feenix is a Public Benefit Organisation which was started in June 2017 after the #FeesMustFall movement that spread across campuses in South Africa during 2015 and 2016. The #FeesMustFall movement shone a light on the high cost of tertiary education and how financial stress impacted students' success rates.\nThe Feenix team is young, diverse, and passionate about education. They believe that access to education should not be dependent on wealth.\nStandard Bank, the founding partner, shares in their belief and without their financial support and guidance, Feenix would not be in existence today. Feenix provides fundraising to students for their education.\nIf you are interested in finding funding for your studies, see if you qualify for Feenix.\nHere are the Feenix requirements\n- A South African citizen/permanent resident/refugee or asylum seeker.\n- A registered student at a public South African university or have current or historical debt owing to the university.\n- Have a combined household income of under R600k per year.\n- If you are living with a disability, your household income must come to R850 000 or less per year.\nIf you meet these requirements, you may apply to Feenix.\nWhich courses does Feenix cover?\nAnyone interested in Feenix would be happy to know that Feenix will fund any course, any field of study. They will also cover any year of study, whether the student is doing their undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree.\nAnother great thing about Feenix is that they fund both full-time and part-time courses.\nWhen applying you will need the following:\n- Provide a certified copy of your identity document.\n- Have an official fee statement (not older than 30 days and on the university\u2019s letterhead).\nCareers Portal spoke to Tammy Green, the student advancement manager at Feenix, who said that Feenix believes that access to education should not be dependent on wealth. This is why Feenix includes the missing middle in who it funds.\nFeenix covers a student's tuition fees. However, how much is covered is dependent on the donations received."} +{"text": "This exquisite, extremely clean, modern pigment is a genuine alternative to Cadmium Orange. It's cleaner undertones lead to cleaner mixes, the pyrroles were discovered in the early 1980's.\nIt is opaque and has the covering power of the Cadmiums which is a property hard to find in other oranges. Slightly cooler than Cadmium Orange, surprisingly it has a range of pinkish tints (tints are created by adding white).\nIt is extremely resistant to UV and moisture, this pigment was derived from the automotive industry and was developed to be very stable. It will give a lovely glow when glazed over skin tones.\n\"I have very high regard for this pigment; it is everything modern pigment chemistry should be.\" - Quote from the excellent handprint website, where paint pigments are explored in depth and with great knowledge and experience.\nPigment - PO73, Diketopyrrolo Pyrrole\nVehicle - Linseed Oil, Consistency - Buttery"} +{"text": "As of May 1st, 2011 CKC's Code of Safety requires all persons working with on-water participants in the CanoeKayak Canada environment must have, as a minimum, completed Community Coach (Canoe Kids) training.\nBEGIN YOUR COACH TRAINING\nTo proceed, create your fee coach account at https://thelocker.coach.ca/ where you can search for multi-sport and sport specific courses offered online and/of in person.\nNOTE: CanoeKids is not in the Competition Stream and only \"trained\" status is possible, not \"certification\".\nTraining vs. Certification\nThe NCCP model distinguishes between training and certification. Coaches can participate in training opportunities to acquire or refine the skills and knowledge required for a particular coaching context (i.e. Competition-Introduction) as defined by the sport and be considered \"trained\".\nTo become \"certified\" in a coaching context, coaches must be evaluated on their demonstrated ability to perform within that context in areas such as program design, practice planning, performance analysis, program management, ethical coaching, support to participants during training, and support to participants in competition.\nCertified coaches enjoy the credibility of the sporting community and of the athletes they coach because they have been observed and evaluated \u201cdoing\u201d what is required of them as a competent coach in their sport. They are recognized as meeting or exceeding the high standards embraced by more than 60 national sport organizations in Canada. Fostering confidence at all levels of sport, certification is a benefit shared by parents, athletes, sport organizations, and our communities.\nNCCP coaches are described as follows:\nIn Training \u2013 when they have completed some of the required training for a context\nTrained \u2013 when they have completed all required training for a context;\nCertified \u2013 when they have completed all evaluation requirements for a context.\nThe following table describes the various status\u2019 CanoeKayak Canada coaches and instructors can possess.\nSorry, there are no products in this collection\nUse left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device\nChoosing a selection results in a full page refresh.\nPress the space key then arrow keys to make a selection."} +{"text": "\u201cThe Ins and Outs of Personalized Medicine\u201d\nToday Personalized Medicine is available, technically, and yet the infrastructure needed for full implementation is inadequate, the challenges are large, and society is unready for (perhaps even hostile to) what is possible.\nThe concept of Personalized Medicine is nevertheless intriguing. Most scientists have not considered how different one person is from another, nor even how different one set of cells in an individual is from a different set of cells in the same person. Personalized Medicine \u2014 \u201cthe right drug at the right dose at the right time for the right person\u201d \u2014 faces the complexity of human biology. Just how different are any two people on the planet?\nThere are perhaps ~1033 different possible fertilized human eggs on the present earth, an astounding number. Six billion people provide 9 x 1018 potential mating pairs (as they are called, delicately) and each sperm and oocyte can contribute one of 8 x 106 (223) possible chromosome combinations to a fertilized egg. Additionally a fertilized egg divides perhaps 1014 times from embryo to adult, providing vast opportunities for somatic mutations that cause cancer and other diseases. That is, 1033 different possible fertilized human eggs have another 1014 cell divisions in which to progress, through mutations or environmental insults, toward disease.\nHumans are different from laboratory mice. While humans seek out breeding opportunities, laboratory mouse strains are inbred to the point of being nearly identical at the level of DNA. This is one dilemma of Personalized Medicine \u2013 the Ins and the Outs. Genomic differences make us persons with a variety of medical conditions and destinies. We experiment on mice who are nearly identical, and then on humans who might as well be from different solar systems. Genomics matter greatly, yet the dimensionality of human genomics is staggering. One hopes (and can begin to see) that vastly different genomics push people toward diseases with common attributes that will be the Achilles heels for medical interventions.\nFounder of SomaLogic, Inc.; Chairman and Founder GoldLab FoundationNo slides available\nSave the date!\nPlease join on May 18-19, 2023"} +{"text": "Yes, we are sensitive to our residents\u2019 continence, providing support in a dignified and respectful manner. Residents are supported with continence aids such as pads, catheters and stomas.\nYes, we support all our residents with all aspects of personal care, such as bathing, showering, washing, dressing, hair care, etc. We create an individual care plan for each residents daily care needs. The care plan is reviewed with the resident on a four weekly basis to ensure we continue to meet their requirements and expectations.\nYes, many of our residents have difficulty with their mobility and use Zimmer frames and mobility aids such as chair raisers, bed posts, perching stools, raised toilet frames, etc.\nYes, many of our residents have reduced vision, and most wear glasses. We are used to caring for residents who are blind and those who have partial sight. Additionally, many of our residents have hearing difficulties and wear hearing aids. Again we are used to caring for residents who are deaf and those who have reduced hearing.\nNo set times, although we protect meal times for dignity purposes, we would ask that visitor should not stay after 8pm.\nYes, if they would like to, we will serve all their meals in their bedroom. Breakfast is served to all our residents in their bedrooms; we ensure this is a leisurely way to start each day. Our residents are encouraged to eat lunch and supper in the dining room with the other residents, and enjoy this sociable and stimulating environment.\nYes. If they do not use a mobile phone, all our bedrooms are fitted with a telephone socket and most residents have their own telephone number and account; that way they can receive and make calls directly. If your relative is staying with us for a respite stay or holiday, they can use our portable telephone, which can be brought to their bedroom in order for them to keep in touch with friends and family in privacy.\nAll laundry is managed on site by the care staff. Our residents clothing is named with name buttons, and each resident has a named laundry bag for their own use. They may request the frequency of their laundry service to suit them. Most garments are laundered and returned on the same day. The laundry costs are included in our weekly care fees. Dry cleaning is arranged outside the home, at an additional cost. Arrangements to take and collect dry cleaning will be made on behalf of the resident.\nYes, we do. We are happy to accommodate dietary needs and requirements. Your special requirements such as food allergies and intolerances will be discussed prior to your arrival.\nProvided your relative is able to manage their own medication, we will provide them with a lockable drawer in their room, for them to safely store their medicines. We will assist them with reordering their medication supply on a four weekly basis.\nWe can help them with the worry of managing their prescribed medication and this is a very common reason for people moving into our care home. Glaslyn Court uses a safe medication system that has been specially designed for care homes, called the Monitored Dosage System, from the local Pharmacy."} +{"text": "about susi's art\nSusi graduated from Northumbria University with an MA in Fine Art \u2013 since then she has painted and printed as a multi-media artist. Discover her original art which is the basis of her home collection. What links all of her work is her obvious love of colour!\nAbout Susi Bellamy\nSusi Bellamy creates vibrant, colourful interiors based on original and unique artwork painted in the studio, and hand marbled paper designs using traditional techniques. Her artwork is inspired by her great love of colour, her background as a fashion editor and her time working and living in Florence. Susi's work can be found in collections internationally and she now works from Newcastle, England."} +{"text": "OECD \u2013 EAEA webinar: Guidance for learning and career\nGuidance has long been divided into two areas: Guidance for learning, in order to be able to show people with low qualifications ways to (formal) education, and career guidance for those who want to change professions or advance in their career, or as a labour market activation instrument. How can approaches to guidance lead to both individual learning aspirations and pathways to employment? What is being done at the national level, what works and what does not work so well, and why? Guidance needs to be understood in a lifelong learning perspective and should reach all groups of learners. What is needed to achieve this?\n- Event agenda (pdf)\n- When: Tuesday, 3 May, 10.30-12.00 CEST\n- Where: Online \u2013 Zoom link will be provided on registration"} +{"text": "Papay was founded by 5 individuals who had a vision of making Pandesal as an alternative for rice. Their forefront idea is to build stores in unreached locations wherein rice is the common food. Fact is, rice is still the staple food of Filipinos all over the country but is now slowly being replaced by a number of substitutes like bread, oat meals, flakes, hot cakes, fruits, and many others especially in highly urbanized areas. This is because Filipinos nowadays are more conscious with their diet thus replacing rice with a much healthier food. This is not the case in the unreached areas. Since the most common means of livelihood in remote areas are farming, instead of cooking or buying food substitute, farmers will just skip breakfast. Farming is not an easy job unlike the job of Filipinos living in the urban areas where they have the luxury of buying or cooking food that can replace rice. Farmers are scarce in everything from money, time and resources. This is not a good practice. Study shows that breakfast is most important meal of the day and skipping breakfast is not healthy for an individual. This drove the founders, Andrea, Oliver, Mon, Len and Rico to address this problem by putting up stores in these areas and sell a simple product \u00e2\u20ac\u201c \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Pandesal\u00e2\u20ac. A simple advocacy of providing food in remote areas that eventually became a profitable business. Due to its simplicity, success was an easy measurement. Putting up store in remote areas captures a ready buyer, selling pandesal uses an excellent product, affordability attracts buyers from any class, low investment makes it easy to set up are some of the key measurement of success.\nMon, honing an excellent skill in baking was able to formulate a very delectable and sumptuous tasting pandesal that is attracting buyers to keep coming back again and again. Oliver, being a project manager uses his expertise in the operation side thus achieving smooth flow of operations in all aspects of the business. Andrea and Rico, who are experts in concept making as well as in strategy building, is involved marketing. This sets Papay apart from other business because with the small cost of setting up a store, many are thinking store appearance will be like an ordinary sari sari store but this is not the case. Every small detail is well thought off making it a cut above the rest and making the business more successful and more attractive to customers. Len, with her people skills, is in charge of inspiring all 100 staffs of Papay to work harmoniously with each other.\nThe company name Papay Bakeshop was established 2012. BRAND was registered on 12/12/12 under the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. With barely 2 years in operation, Papay Pandesal now has more than 50 company-owned and franchised branches with nearly 200 employees. With its rapid growth, the company decided to open Papay Pandesal for franchising to cope up with the demand for its pandesal. Come and grow with us CONTACT US NOW"} +{"text": "At Croda, we understand the importance of sustainable manufacturing practices. We are constantly looking for ways to minimize the negative impacts on the environment while conserving energy and natural resources. Our objective is to make sustainability a point of difference for our business, and we are confident that this strategy will generate even greater benefits for the environment in which we operate, the people that we work with and the communities we are part of.\n2020 Sustainability Report\nTurning the world's products green:\n100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactantsLocated at our Atlas Point manufacturing site in New Castle, DE, Croda\u2019s bio-ethylene oxide plant, using licensed technology from Scientific Design Company, Inc, is the first bio-ethylene oxide plant constructed in the US for the manufacture of 100% renewable, 100% bio-based surfactants.\nThe 100% bio-based ECO Range is the widest range of 100% renewable surfactants on the market. By using an alternate route to EO with bioethanol from biomass sources, it significantly increases the bio-based content of ethoxylated products and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Moreover, the ingredients are manufactured with renewable energy.\nThe ECO Range caters to the tremendous consumer need for greener products. Now, with the 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range, customers won\u2019t have to choose between meeting their sustainability goals and delivering high performance products to consumers.\nFeatures and benefits of the ECO range:\n- reduced reliance on petrochemicals: The plant uses 100% renewable bioethanol derived from natural feedstocks;\n- lower carbon footprint: Not only does the use of bioethanol from different natural feedstocks help to lower our carbon footprint, but since the EO is made at our Atlas Point facility, the need for transportation of EO materials is eliminated; and\n- being a supportive corporate citizen and active member of the community: The expansion of the Atlas Point facility has brought over 250 construction jobs to Delaware and many full-time employees from the region to the workforce at Atlas Point.\nCroda's bio-EO ECO plant\nSustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our business\nWe make and sell sustainable solutions today, to positively influence tomorrowRead more\nMake fast changes to your formulations to increase the bio-based content, reduce carbon footprint, all whilst maintaining performance.Read more"} +{"text": "Norai (Feast) (\u76f4\u4f1a)\nNaorai is an event that is held at the conclusion of a festival at the shrine where everyone who assembled for the Shinto ritual is made to drink sacred sake and eat the sacred food (a ritual to share drink and food). Although it is generally considered to be a closing party after a ritual, the naorai is actually one of the constituent elements of the ritual.\nIt is the same act carried out by people who eat food and drink sake that are offered to their ancestors' grave after paying a visit to the grave. Sharing the food and drink taken by the divine spirits is an act to strengthen the connection with divine spirits, to be given the power of these spirits, and to expect their protection. It also proves that the food and alcohol offered to the gods are edible. The word \"naorau\" is used as a verb when a person receives mochi or other food from a shrine. It has a similar meaning to \"naorai.\"\nJinja saishiki' (Rules for Ritual Procedure at Shrines) by the Jinja Honcho (Association of Shinto Shrines) specifies that the naorai should be performed at any kind of religious festival or ritual. The book also defines a specific procedure of the naorai. Some rituals have their original procedures of the naorai derived from a tradition.\nIn many cases, vegetables and fish of the season are offered to the god and then cooked for the naorai. That is why the naorai dishes of some shrines are the same as their local cuisine.\nIn some rituals, worshippers have a meal with the god. In most rituals, however, the fixed offerings are served and therefore are not not considered to be naorai.\nThe word 'naorai' is usually thought to derive from 'nahoriahi.'\nIt means to the end of saikai (a period of purifying body and mind for ritual) and returning to everyday life. Shinobu ORIKUCHI stated a theory that 'naorai' would refer to the ritual to worship the naobi no kami (god of purification) at the conclusion of a ceremony, as an apology for any offences committed during the ceremony.\nAnother interpretation identifies the first character with the idea of sitting down before a table set for a meal, and the second character with the idea of 'all meeting together.'\nIt states that, if naorai means 'after the conclusion of the ceremonies, people partake of the sacred sake and food offerings presented to the god,' then it does not have any element or meaning of ending purification."} +{"text": "ThomasLloyd SICAV \u2013 Sustainable Infrastructure Income Fund listed on Luxembourg Stock Exchange\nZurich, June 16, 2020. With effect from Monday, 15th June 2020 ThomasLloyd SICAV \u2013 Sustainable Infrastructure Income Fund (SIIF) will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange with a range of share classes approved for trading on the EU-regulated Bourse de Luxembourg (BdL) market. The SIIF is an open-ended Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) domiciled in Luxembourg and structured as a SICAV (UCI Part II) and subject to the UCITS V Directive depositary regime. The SIIF is the world\u2019s first fully regulated, open-ended public infrastructure fund.\nThe objective of the Fund is to achieve an attractive risk-adjusted return across all market conditions through financing, owning and operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality sustainable infrastructure assets that will generate regular income and capital appreciation for its shareholders. In seeking to achieve this objective, the Fund will invest directly via equity and debt instruments in unlisted infrastructure assets in the areas of renewable energy, utilities, transport, social infrastructure and communication with a geographic focus on developing and emerging markets applying socially responsible investment principles (SRI) and reducing investment risks through diversification across countries, sectors, technologies and investment styles. Since the launch of the portfolio in January 2011, the investment strategy has enjoyed double-digit annual rates of return whilst simultaneously offering low volatility.\nThe SIIF will also be admitted onto the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), the world\u2019s first and leading platform dedicated exclusively to sustainable financial instruments. The platform promotes investment in ESG, Green and Social Funds providing the Fund can demonstrate guarantees of superior quality and credibility through holding an independent label. The SIIF was awarded the LuxFLAG Environment label in July 2019 in recognition of the rigorous investment strategy and the integration of ESG factors into the investment process of the Fund and will be displayed on the Green segment of the LGX.\nChairman and Group CEO of the ThomasLloyd Group T.U. Michael Sieg commented, \u2018ThomasLloyd\u2019s pure-play impact investment strategy is aimed at an increasing number of global investors who seek a capital investment that is guaranteed to make a positive environmental and social impact, in addition to its economic objective\u2019."} +{"text": "Opioid addiction has reached the epidemic status in the United States in recent years. A multitude of factors have contributed to an alarming increase in misuse and health issues related to these drugs. Although medications exist to treat some aspects of opioid addiction since long ago, relapse and fatality rates remain very high despite their long-term availability. Therefore, more research devoted to better understanding its neural substrates is needed to aid developing new treatment options. Interestingly, a number of studies show the cerebellum to be involved in the effects of opioids and addiction-related processes, though it is not usually regarded as part of the opioid addiction-related brain circuitry. This review provides a summary of cerebellar anatomy and synaptic organization, followed by discussing the studies reporting cerebellar involvement in opioid effects in animals and humans, and their possible role in opioid addiction. Additionally, future experimental approaches will be proposed. We hope this work will contribute considering the cerebellum as an integral part of the circuitry underlying opioid-related disorders.\nKeywords: Addiction; Cerebellum; Craving; Heroin; Prescription opioids; Withdrawal.\nCopyright \u00a9 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved."} +{"text": "1. The Gateway to a Digital Realm\nIn the vast landscape of the digital world, \u201cHauptseite\u201d stands as a gateway to an expansive realm of information and connectivity. Translating to \u201cMain Page\u201d in German, Hauptseite represents the central hub where users embark on a journey through a multitude of online experiences. This digital cornerstone serves as the starting point for exploration, encapsulating the essence of a diverse online ecosystem.\n2. A Mosaic of Information\nOnce you step into the realm of Hauptseite, you\u2019re met with a mosaic of information, carefully curated to cater to a myriad of interests and needs. This central hub often serves as the epicenter of websites, forums, or platforms, offering users a bird\u2019s-eye view of the digital landscape. Whether it\u2019s news, entertainment, education, or commerce, Hauptseite acts as a compass, directing users toward their desired destination with efficiency and precision.\n3. Connecting Communities and Minds\nBeyond being a mere informational crossroads, Hauptseite plays a pivotal role in connecting communities and minds. It serves as a virtual town square where ideas are exchanged, discussions unfold, and collaborations spark. This interconnected web of information fosters a sense of unity, transcending geographical boundaries and cultural differences. Hauptseite, in its essence, becomes a meeting point for minds across the globe, contributing to the richness of the digital tapestry.\n4. Evolution and Adaptation\nAs the digital landscape evolves, so does Hauptseite. It adapts to the changing needs and preferences of its users, incorporating new features, technologies, and design elements. This adaptive quality ensures that Hauptseite remains a relevant and dynamic force in the ever-evolving online space. Whether through responsive design, personalized content recommendations, or innovative interfaces, Hauptseite continues to redefine itself, reflecting the pulse of the digital age.\nIn conclusion, Hauptseite is more than just a virtual doorway; it is a dynamic nexus where the past, present, and future of the digital world converge. As users navigate through its pages, they embark on a journey filled with discovery, connection, and the continuous evolution of the online experience. \uba54\uc774\uc800\uc0ac\uc774\ud2b8"} +{"text": "Evaluate all revenue centers and prepare reports for income journal on everyday basis and evaluate and balance all rebates for property management system.\nPrepare and evaluate all housekeeping reports on everyday basis and resolve any discrepancies in same and monitor all packages such as administrative phone call reports and allowances.\nPerform audit on various functions for all function sheers and administer everyday activities for all night audit staff and provide training for same.\nMaintain and ensure accuracy in all PMS reports and documents all income requirements for various projects and ensure compliance to all federal and state regulations.\nDevelop and maintain all income journal and cash receipts and make all required adjustments for same and perform month end closing and analyze all bank accounts in coordination with Assistant Director of Finance.\nAdminister all sales and maintain record of all tip allocation and ensure regular update for same and monitor audit trail for various tasks.\nOrganize and maintain all billing files and provide support to all charges.\nDesign and maintain billing control sheet for all billing and account numbers and manage all customer inquiries within required timeframe.\nManage communication with various departments and prepare everyday reports within required timeframe.\nEnsure compliance to all control and system procedures and document all processes and identify errors for cash handling."} +{"text": "In the heart of London, where a dependable heating system is essential, selecting a service with skilled engineers for boiler installation is a fundamental decision. London residents can rely on the expertise of these professionals to ensure an effective and precise installation process. This article explores the significance of skilled engineers in boiler installation and the comprehensive services provided in London.\nThe Importance of Skilled Engineers in Boiler Installation\nOpting for skilled engineers for Boiler install London is a key factor in ensuring the efficiency and longevity of your heating system.\nTechnical Proficiency for Precise Installations\nSkilled engineers bring technical proficiency to every aspect of boiler installation. Their expertise allows for precise installations, ensuring that your heating system operates at its optimal capacity from the start. This technical precision is crucial for the long-term performance of the boiler.\nVersatility in Handling Diverse Systems\nIn the diverse landscape of London homes, skilled engineers showcase versatility in handling various boiler models and systems. Whether it\u2019s a traditional gas boiler or a modern condensing unit, their experience allows for adaptability, ensuring a customized approach to each installation.\nComprehensive Services with Skilled Engineers\nChoosing a service with skilled engineers for Boiler Installation in London means opting for comprehensive and reliable expertise.\nThorough Assessments for Tailored Solutions\nSkilled engineers conduct thorough assessments before installation, identifying specific requirements and potential challenges. This approach allows for tailored solutions, addressing the unique needs of your heating system and ensuring an efficient installation process.\nTransparent Communication for Customer Confidence\nClear communication is a hallmark of services with skilled engineers. From the initial consultation to the completion of installations, transparent communication ensures that customers are informed about the process, timelines, and any considerations related to their specific installation. This transparency builds confidence in the expertise provided.\nIn the dynamic living environment of London, entrusting your boiler installation to skilled engineers is crucial for the efficiency and reliability of your heating system. Services with skilled engineers, such as those found in London, offer not only technical proficiency but also versatility and transparency. Whether you are upgrading your existing system or installing a new boiler, trust in the skills and professionalism of these engineers for installations that guarantee optimal performance and long-term comfort in your home."} +{"text": "Serafina \u201cFannie\u201d Calzone, 96,\nSerafina \u201cFannie\u201d Calzone, 96, of Milford, died Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the Countryside Healthcare of Milford. She was the wife of the late Antonio Calzone who died in 1997. She was born in Milford, daughter of the late Ernest and Theresa (DeMatteis) Iannitelli and was a life long Milford resident. She was educated in the Milford schools. She was a communicant of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and a member of the Sacred Heart Women\u2019s club. Mrs. Calzone enjoyed her family, was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to cook and entertain her family and friends.\nShe is survived by two daughters Judith F. Calzone, and Donna C. Shaw and her husband Charles R. Shaw of Milford, one sister Ernestine Iannitelli of Milford, two grandchildren, Michelle Metivier and her husband Michael Metivier of Westford, Christina \u201cTina\u201d Fitanides and her husband Dennis Fitanides of Ashland, five great-grandchildren, Caitlin Metivier, Megan Metivier, Sara Metivier, Antonio Fitanides, Alexander Fitanides, many nieces and nephews.\nShe was predeceased by two sisters, Lena Farese, Clara Arminio and one brother Edward Iannitelli.\nA mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 12:15 P.M. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 7 East Main St. The burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours will be held prior to the funeral mass from 10:45 to 11:45 A.M. in the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home Inc. 46 Water St.\nIn leau of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Countryside Healthcare of Milford Residents Activities Fund 1 countryside lane Milford Ma 01757, or to the Human Services Committee C/O/ Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Milford Ma 01757, or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society 733 Third Ave, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017"} +{"text": "- \u201cThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes\u201d provides intriguing backstories for characters like Tigris, expanding the world of the Hunger Games franchise.\n- The film explores President Snow\u2019s pre-presidential life, including his involvement in the tenth Hunger Games and his time in District 12.\n- Tigris\u2019 character evolves throughout the film, with her final line hinting at her growing disapproval of her cousin and foreshadowing her future as a rebel in \u201cMockingjay: Part 2.\u201d\nThe newest film in The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, has introduced some very interesting backstories for characters that the original trilogy already introduced, including the rebel and President Snow\u2019s cousin, Tigris. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy and follows Coriolanus Snow as he becomes a mentor during the tenth Hunger Games and forms a close relationship with his tribute, District 12\u2019s Lucy Gray Baird. The new movie stars Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer, Peter Dinklage, and Viola Davis. It is based on a book of the same name by Suzanne Collins.\nWhile much of the film focuses on Coriolanus and his relationship with Lucy Gray, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes succeeds at fleshing out the Panem of the past. Audiences get to see the everyday life of President Snow long before he was president, including his role in the tenth Hunger Games and his time spent in District 12 as a peacekeeper. However, one of the most interesting aspects of Snow\u2019s life the film explores is his home life. Coriolanus lives with his grandmother and his cousin Tigris. As a result, audiences are able to see more about Mockingjay: Part 2\u2019s rebel.\nTigris\u2019 Final Line In Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Sets Up Her Rebel Future\nThough Tigris plays the role of supportive cousin and fashionable young woman throughout The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, one of the most significant parts of her character is her growing realization that Coriolanus may not be as heroic as he seems. This is shown especially well by her final line in the film. Coriolanus has just returned to the Capitol as a free man after getting Sejanus killed in District 12 and attempting to kill Lucy Gray as well. After getting dressed in a sharp suit, Tigris tells her cousin that he looks just like his father, who was very much not a good man.\nUltimately, Tigris\u2019 line shows her growing disapproval of her cousin. Earlier in the film, after Coriolanus kills a tribute, Tigris tells him that he doesn\u2019t have to be like his father and that he can be good. Therefore, when she tells him he looks like his father at the end of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, she is saying that he has changed into the evil man his father was. Tigris\u2019 feelings towards her cousin hint at her future. In Mockingjay: Part 2, Tigris appears as an older woman and a rebel, who gives Katniss refuge so that she can continue taking down Snow.\nBallad Of Songbirds & Snakes Makes Tigris A Bigger Character In Mockingjay 2\nTigris\u2019 role in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes makes her part in Mockingjay: Part 2 much more important. Before, Tigris was nothing more than a stepping stone on Katniss\u2019 journey to defeat Snow, but now, her part has a deeper meaning. The new movie lays the groundwork for how Tigris turned into a rebel, making her appearance in Mockingjay: Part 2 make more sense. Now, audiences have a better understanding of Tigris and what she made her turn on her cousin long before he became the oppressive president in the original The Hunger Games."} +{"text": "Listen to this page\nIntroduction to Attachment\nAttachment theory is a concept in developmental psychology that concerns the importance of \"attachment\" in regards to personal development. Defining attachment as an emotional bond to another person, the theory makes the claim that the ability for an individual to form an emotional and physical \"attachment\" to another person gives the sense of stability and security necessary to take risks, branch out, grow and develop.\nWhen babies are born into the world they are dependent upon adults for their very survival. More often than not, this adult is their mother, but can be also be another caregiver. Having a primary caregiver that perceives, make sense of and responds to the child, they develop a sense of safety. Through sharing and coordination of nonverbal signs and interactions such as eye contact, facial expressions, tone of voice, touch, timing and intensity of response the carer aligns their internal state with that of the child and gives them a sense of well-being. When these experiences of care are predictable and repeated the child develops what is called a \u2018secure base\u2019. That is, they feel safe in knowing that their needs, physical and emotional, will be meet. This internal model of security \u2013 or healthy attachment \u2013 lays the foundation and enables the child to develop well, learn about themselves and explore the world around them.\nWhy is understanding attachment important?\nOur experiences in the first dozen or so years of our lives, the experiences we have with our parents and other people who care for us, have a powerful impact on the people we become. Furthermore, relationships, in particular attachment relationships, are crucial to brain development and neural functioning throughout the lifecycle. The power of attachment relationships is to create healthy and adaptive functions in our lives, functions that emerge from integration in our brains.\nThe brain becomes literally constructed by interactions with others\u2026 Our neural machinery\u2026is, by evolution, designed to be altered by relationship experiences. Dan Seigel 2003\nAttachment helps us understand and explain how:\n- Human relationships develop from pre-birth onwards throughout their life span\n- Resilience in children is built through the support of an attachment figure and the sense of belonging that comes with it\n- Early patterns of belonging, security and attachment echo throughout our lives and play a major role in how we manage relationships in the future\nIt also highlights the importance of the parent/carer-child relationships during infancy in shaping their:\n- Interaction with other children and have empathy for others\n- Sense of security about exploring the world\n- Resilience to stress\n- Ability to regulate their emotions and be flexible\n- Capacity to have a coherent story that makes sense of their lives and understand themselves\n- Ability to create meaningful interpersonal relationships in the future"} +{"text": "Welcome to our press kit!\nHome & Away was launched in 2019 by designer/goldsmith Shoshana Farber to acknowledge the ways in which locality informs our experiences and narratives - and as such, these subtle artworks often evoke conversation and personal reflection.\nShoshana Farber has spent almost two decades as a goldsmith, creating small-batch production lines and one-of-a-kind works under the name Showsh Designs. Her studios are intentionally low-tech and located in Toronto (Home) & Minden (Away), and her award-winning jewellery is sold at shows and in galleries nationwide. A believer in slow-made goods and artisanal processes, every piece of jewellery is fabricated individually by Shoshana herself.\nI have been wearing the Bloor West necklace since I purchased it at One of a Kind (before the pandemic) and I absolutely love it. It's subtle so easy to wear every day. It's unique and has led to some cool conversations. And the quality is superb - no issues at all. I like how it lies flat and is quite comfortable, even to sleep in. Plus it's such a simple way to have something on you to remind you of home and community.\nAs we recognize a specific route commuting to work, or that route to our first date, or the pathway to home, wearing these symbols of places inspires us to remember and move forward.\nSuch beautiful quality... this is my third piece I have bought from Home & Away and it won\u2019t be my last. My go to for presents. Highly recommend.\nDesigner and Maker\nShowsh Designs is handmade, contemporary fine jewellery by Shoshana Farber. She is the sole designer and producer of her work, which is made in a private independent studio in Toronto, Canada. She has spent almost two decades as a goldsmith, having completed her jewellery arts education at Kootenay School of the Arts in British Columbia and the Revere Academy in San Francisco.\nEd operates an independent casting shop in Toronto, Canada. Like Batman, he enjoys the solitude of his work and doesn't pose for pictures.\nShoshana interprets places differently. They can be abstract delineations of grids and lines \u23e4 how we often make sense of a place in a map. Shoshana explores the concept of home in her works... Her wearable symbols bring about memories of daily routine."} +{"text": "On this week\u2019s 51%, a pioneering engineer is remembered for a number of her accomplishments, and the human race could use some rebalancing, with a heavy dose of feminine power.\nThere\u2019s a new machine being used in New York to bore a tunnel across the Hudson River. Assembled, the tunnel boring machine measures more than 470 feet long and weighs upwards of 2.7 million pounds. And, after the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, which manages New York City\u2019s water supply, held a naming contest for the machine, the choice was Nora, for the first woman in the U.S. to earn a civil engineering degree. Nora Stanton Blatch Deforest Barney earned her degree in 1905 from Cornell University and worked for the predecessor to the DEP.\nTo feel into the wound, and healing, of the soul of America is an expression of feminine power. This human principle exists inside women, men and all genders, and has the potential to rebalance our species and lead the world forward. That\u2019s according to producer Ahri Golden, who says human survival depends on it. For 51%, here\u2019s her piece entitled \u201cOn the Great Rebalancing.\u201d\n\u201cOn the Great Rebalancing\u201d is part of the series \u201cA Mother\u2019s Lens,\u201d which was created by producer Ahri Golden. You can find more of her work at www.ahrigolden.com.\nAnd that\u2019s our show this week. Thanks to Patrick Garrett for production assistance. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock. Our theme music is Glow in the Dark by Kevin Bartlett. This show is a national production of Northeast Public Radio. If you\u2019d like to hear this show again, sign up for our podcast, or visit the 51% archives on our web site at wamc.org. And follow us on Twitter @51PercentRadio"} +{"text": "A wooden tablet adorned with the enigmatic \u201crongorongo\u201d script has emerged from the depths of history on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island.\nThis discovery, detailed in a study published in Scientific Reports on February 2nd, presents compelling evidence that the origins of this script predate European contact by over two centuries, challenging prior assumptions about its inception.\nThe tablet, one of a limited collection of fewer than 30 artifacts bearing the rongorongo script, was among four tablets retrieved by Catholic missionaries in 1869. Recent radiocarbon dating conducted on these tablets at the University of Bologna has shed light on their origins. Remarkably, the wood of one tablet was determined to have been cut down between 1493 and 1509, a significant timeframe preceding the European arrival in the 1720s.\nThis revelation provides substantial support for the theory that the Rapa Nui people independently devised the rongorongo script, free from external influences.\nLead researcher Silvia Ferrara, a philologist from the University of Bologna, emphasized that the distinctiveness of the rongorongo glyphs, bearing no resemblance to European letters, suggests a unique and indigenous origin.\n\u201cThis discovery supports the idea that rongorongo was an original invention by the Rapa Nui islanders rather than being influenced by the writing they\u2019d seen used by Europeans,\u201d Ferrara told Live Science.\nFerrara\u2019s team\u2019s analysis revealed that the wood used in the oldest tablet likely originated from a non-native tree species, possibly driftwood, raising intriguing questions about the island\u2019s ecological history.\nDespite the significance of this discovery, the rongorongo script remains undeciphered, adding to its mystique and intrigue. Over 400 distinct glyphs have been identified among approximately 15,000 characters found on the surviving rongorongo artifacts."} +{"text": "Cyprus Tax Residency\nCyprus tax residency gives the opportunity to individuals to benefit from Cyprus Income tax advantages on worldwide personal income.\n183 days rule\nIf an individual is physically present in Cyprus for more than 183 days in a tax year (1st January to 31st December) he/she will be considered a tax resident of Cyprus in that tax year.\n60 days rule\nAs of 1st January 2017, the above tax residency rules have been amended to provide that an individual who does not stay in any other country for more than 183 days in the same tax year and is not tax resident in any other country for the same year, is deemed as a resident in Cyprus in that tax year, if all of the following conditions are met:\n(i) the individual stays in Cyprus for at least 60 days in the tax year,\n(ii) exercises a business and/or is employed in Cyprus and/or holds an office with a Cyprus tax resident company at any time during the tax year,\n(iii) maintains (by owning or leasing) a permanent home in Cyprus.\nThe law is further amended to clarify that an individual that cumulatively meets all the above conditions shall not be treated as a Cyprus tax resident in the tax year, if during that year the exercise of any kind of business in Cyprus and/or employment in Cyprus and/or holding of an office with a tax resident person in Cyprus, is terminated.\nDays spent in Cyprus\nDays spent in Cyprus should be calculated as follows:\n- The day of departure from Cyprus counts as a day of residence outside Cyprus\n- The day of arrival in Cyprus counts as a day of residence\n- Same day arrival and departure from Cyprus counts as a day of residence in Cyprus\n- Same day departure and arrival in Cyprus counts as a day of residence outside in Cyprus"} +{"text": "Power steering is a vehicle feature that assists the driver in steering by lowering the amount of effort required to turn the steering wheel. It applies hydraulic or electric power to the steering system, making it easier for the driver to turn the wheels.\nThe Importance of Power Steering\nPower steering makes it easier for drivers to turn the steering wheel, especially at low speeds or when making tight turns.\nIt improves vehicle handling and stability, reducing the risk of accidents.\nPower steering reduces wear and tear on steering components and tires, prolonging their lifespan.\nIt is an essential feature that provides drivers with improved comfort, handling, and safety.\nThis can be achieved via hydraulic power steering, electric power steering, or electro-hydraulic power steering. Depending on the vehicle speed and steering angle, both hydraulic and electric power steering systems can give varied degrees of assistance. This contributes to a comfortable and responsive steering feel for the driver, regardless of the driving circumstances.\nPower Steering Repairs\nIf there is a leak in the power steering system, it will need to be repaired or replaced. This can involve replacing a damaged hose, sealing a leaky connection, or replacing the power steering fluid.\nIf the power steering pump is malfunctioning, it may need to be repaired or replaced. This can involve rebuilding or replacing the pump, depending on the severity of the issue.\nIf the steering gear or rack is faulty, it may need to be repaired or replaced. This can involve replacing damaged components or rebuilding the entire steering mechanism.\nIf the power steering belt is broken, it will need to be replaced.\nDriving without power steering is difficult and sometimes dangerous, therefore it is critical to get any power steering difficulties identified and fixed as quickly as possible. Any problems with the power steering system can be detected and repaired by a competent mechanic or automotive expert.\nWe deliver new power steering and repair power steering throughout Ireland. Driveshaft Services is your one-stop shop for all power steering issues.\nOur Experts can repair and install all types of power steering systems in accordance with the manufacturer's standards.\nFor additional information, please contact our specialists."} +{"text": "Balanced Mitch Workout\nCompetitors have two minutes to complete a maximum number of unbroken bench press reps at a designated weight (185 lbs for men, 95 lbs for women), followed by a maximum number of strict unbroken pull-ups. The athlete\u2019s overall score for the competition is the lowest of the two rep counts.\nBalanced Mitch Exercises\nTo be considered for the podium and cash prizes, all competitors in the Balanced Mitch Workout 2024 Open must adhere to the following rules:\n- The clock starts on the bench press lift-off and the pull-ups must begin at the 2:00 minute mark.\n- For the unbroken bench press reps:\n- Competitors must complete unbroken reps at the designated weight (185 lbs for men, 95 lbs for women).\n- All unbroken bench repetitions must demonstrate a full range of motion in which the barbell must touch the athlete\u2019s chest and a full extension and lockout at the elbow must occur at the top of the movement.\n- An athlete may not use a bounce from the barbell off of the chest.\n- The athlete\u2019s glutes must touch the bench for the entirety of the exercise sequence.\n- Athletes may have a spotter present while performing the bench press segment of the workout.\n- The spotter cannot assist with a lift-off and the spotter\u2019s hands must remain clear from the barbell while the competitor is performing the movement.\n- The only assistance that the spotter can provide is lifting the bar if an athlete fails on their final repetition.\n- There is a one-rep minimum requirement for bench press reps completed.\n- Issues with form in any completed rep will disqualify the athlete\u2019s workout.\n- For the unbroken strict pull-ups:\n- Strict pull-ups only, no kipping or butterfly pull-ups.\n- Palms must face outward, chin must clear the bar at the top of each pull-up, and arms must be fully extended at the bottom of each pull-up.\n- Lifting the knees or swinging the hips or shoulders to any degree is not allowed.\n- Banded pull-ups are acceptable with a weight assistance of no more than 70 pounds, but your finish time will be placed after other competitors who performed the move unassisted.\n- The athlete\u2019s score for the competition is the lowest of the two rep counts. In the event of a tie, the highest combined score receives the higher rank.\n- Athletes are responsible for self-timing their workout, either with an app (i.e. WOD Tracker, SmartWOD Timer, WETime) or by having a gym clock or iPad with a timer clearly in view throughout the workout. Links to timing apps can be found on our website.\nThe Balanced Mitch Workout is named after Frank Nicias Mitchell (August 18, 1921\u2013November 26, 1950) a U.S. Marine who served in World War II and was killed in action during the Korean War while serving with the 1st Marine Division. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a platoon commander during a firefight with the enemy on November 26, 1950, in North Korea."} +{"text": "Dancer wunderkind Pearl Primus was born in 1919 in Trinidad; she became the top interpreter of her African heritage via choreography and performance. She received international attention and respect even though she had no formal training in dance and had intended on being a physician. Pearl was a Jill of all trades, working as a switchboard operator, photographer, health counselor, and as a welder in New York\u2019s shipyards, as well as many blue-collar factory jobs. Once Pearl committed to dance as her profession, she went at it with fierce dedication and concentration, viewing dance as a way to express her ideas about social conditions and the state of humanity. She was incredibly innovative, mixing dance and musical styles constantly. Fairly quickly, her pieces, such as \u201cStrange Fruit,\u201d became classics. She also recited African, West Indian, and African American poetry and literature during freestyle dance performances, such as Langston Hughes\u2019 \u201cOur Spring Will Come\u201d and \u201cThe Negro Speaks of Rivers.\u201d Pearl Primus really dug into the Afro-Indian culture, learning and in turn teaching through her dance about the cultures, tribes, and history of her people. She once said, \u201cDance is my medicine. It\u2019s the scream which eases for a while the terrible frustration common to all human beings who, because of race, creed, or color are \u2018invisible.\u2019\u201d\nOriginal post here!"} +{"text": "A server is the hub of any network related activity. Clients usually connect to a single server to exchange messages between each other or perform networking tasks. Servers cannot connect to clients or force them to connect.\nMachines dedicated to running server programs, or server-specialized OSes like Windows Server OS, are called server machines; but in fact, any machine may host a server, even those running non-server OSes, just that they will lack performance gains from an OS designed for those.\nA public server is used by any sort of game, making it a quick-and-easy test for how a server performs. You can use it for testing, or for published games, assuming you don't mind the third-party ownership.\nA Lacewing public server list is hosted here, by Darkwire Software \u2013 the creators of Lacewing Blue.\nIf you use a public server, make sure you listen to server text messages on subchannel 0, and read the welcome message; Darkwire has message caps to ensure the free users don't overload the network or overuse the bandwidth.\nThese connections initially start as HTTP/HTTPS, with a request to upgrade to WebSocket. When approved, the connection becomes WebSocket binary \u2013 with HTTPS remaining encrypted, as it becomes WebSocket Secure protocol wrapping around the Lacewing Relay protocol.\nDue to this extra protocol, Blue WebSocket servers and clients do not use the same port as the regular Relay server.\nBoth HTML5 and UWP support Blasted (UDP) messages by converting them to Sent (TCP) messages, but still triggering Blasted events.\nFor more details, see the platform notes.\nWhat control does a server have?\nLike all protocols, the server has the final say in what is allowed or not allowed to pass through it to other clients.\nOnce connected, a client is under control by the server to the extent of the protocol used by the client; the Relay protocol is basically self-contained, however, as no part of Relay accesses the filesystem or OS. For more details on how far a malicious server can go, see the Security topic.\nIn the Lacewing Relay protocol, a server can disconnect you, change your Lacewing client name, change Lacewing channels you're joined to, change the channel master, and send messages to you or to channels.\nServers are also responsible for generating and sending the channel list upon your request.\nAny other functionality must be programmed in the Fusion events; e.g. moving player objects, downloading files from binary messages, etc.\nServers can disallow you from leaving channels (although an uncommon thing to do), but they cannot disallow you from disconnecting.\nServers can force you to leave channels, and to join channels, without you first requesting; they can also change the client or channel names that you request.\nThis can be useful, e.g. when creating a game room, you put all the parameters and game type in the name you request to join, and the custom server copies them out, then removes them from the name.\nJoin channel: \"Dave's Amazing Room|MaxPlayers=8|Map=Bessie\"\nServer approved join for: \"Dave's Amazing Room\"\nString splitting (also known as string tokenizing) is vital to use in these scenarios where text contains sub-texts. Consider using the String Tokenizer object or similar extensions to split text up."} +{"text": "22 abril, 2023\nWeddings can be a joyous event that symbolise the union of a couple. They bring together groups and good friends for a exclusive event that is a yearly likelihood for many. Nevertheless , in the past, wedding events used to always be much more than that, we were holding a way of remembering a special bond and a new life. The Balkans used to have a whole lot of interesting traditions encompassing marriage, some of which are still survive how to marry a bosnian girl today while others had been lost on time. Here are some of these people:\nThe comb and plaiting rite, or perhaps \u201cKolaanja\u201d, is an important ritual in Albanian customs. It\u2019s simply performed simply by girls and it is accompanied with exclusively dedicated melodies. After the comb and plaiting rite, the groom is normally shaved. Similarly, the groom\u2019s mother is also shaved at the same time. This kind of rite is definitely an essential component of your wedding preparations.\nWhen it comes to Kosovo, there are a great number of customs that are intended to maintain serene relationships among a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. One of these is a marriage ceremony tradition that involves the star of the wedding licking honey from the hands of her mother-in-law. It is believed that the take action will ensure the couple\u2019s happiness and prosperity.\nAnother classic custom from Kosovo is actually a \u201cDever\u201d (the sibling of the groom). This gentleman is supposed to stay by bride\u2019s aspect until she actually is https://www.london.edu/think/why-women-view-trust-differently led away from her father\u2019s house. This custom is a way of demonstrating the bride\u2019s close romantic relationship with her mother-in-law and her devotion to her relatives.\nBulgarian ancestors had a large number of superstitions associated with the wedding procession. After arrival in the groom\u2019s house, the bride was greeted by her mother-in-law who had to welcome her by giving her candy or honey. It was believed this would prevent her from having babies that aren\u2019t boys. Moreover, the mother-in-law would also give her a boy doll as a signal of good good fortune for her and her husband.\nIn Montenegro, there was a custom named \u201ctuzlanski zvizduk\u201d in which the groom\u2019s fully provided friends would take the star of the wedding to his home. This ceremony was huge with a high in volume horn fun time. The couple in that case sat straight down for a marriage ceremony feast.\nDuring the marriage feast, there seemed to be often a show up, or kolo, in which guests joined in a circle to dance. The party was usually accompanied by people music and songs. During the kolo, the groom\u2019s family would sing special melodies to welcome the bride.\nBesides the dancing and singing, there was clearly many other occurrences that took place with the wedding. A Kum (best man) was chosen and he was decorated with flowers and a bottle of rakija. The Kum then went to the groom\u2019s close friends and offered these people a sip of rakija. In this way, they acknowledged the request to the marriage. Those who didn\u2019t, were thought to be bad guests. Interestingly enough, this same personalized is still adopted in some parts of the country."} +{"text": "Poacher: Book Two - The Thunder Series\nBy: Elise Brassell\nAbout the Book\nThe school year has ended, and Electro and her friends are ready to start their summer. But things don\u2019t begin as planned when Electro experiences a dream that results in a strange cut on her forehead and an even stranger change to her blood \u2013 it\u2019s now dark and metallic!\nEmbarking on a summer vacation, the gang\u2019s break begins to get even weirder when a sinister new foe rears their head. Space has no choice but to get real, finally disclosing the truth about the Thunder family history. This leads to an adventure that will push their family ties to the limit.\nWith Electro\u2019s changing biology comes more power that she must learn to manage, along with a deepening anxiety that she must face.\nCome along with Electro and her friends as they discover the power of family, the power of choices, and the power of forgiveness.\nAbout the Author\nElise Brassell began writing stories as a young girl, almost as soon as she could hold a pencil. She was always jotting notes or writing down ideas, only letting the best of friends read her many adventures. As her imagination grew, so did the adventures, and by the time Elise was in fourth grade, the world of Electro had been created in her mind. It wasn\u2019t until her middle school years that she finally put pencil to paper to let the world she had imagined flow out of her mind and into reality. Thanks to the encouragement of teachers, family, and friends, the first book has finally been completed. Now, Brassell is still brewing up more adventures for Electro and her family while continuing to pursue her many interests. She calls the Sunshine State home where she lives happily ever after with her husband, Tommy."} +{"text": "Full Mouth Reconstruction\nBrenda Christianson came to Dr. Steinberg with serious dental problems. She wanted more than anything to be able to smile again. Dental implants along with advanced reconstructive dental procedures were used to restore health, function and beauty to her smile. Here, Brenda describes her experience and how she feels about her new smile.\n\u201cIt\u2019s totally changed my life. I\u2019m not embarrassed anymore. Now, I can let people take pictures of me without covering my face. I can smile! Life is very good.\u201d"} +{"text": "Our Love Affair \u2013 \u201cTryst\u201d\nARRIVED AT ATR:\nTryst was adopted by Brandy near Harrisburg, PA. Brandy is looking forward to having her be a part of her family as a pleasure horse for herself and, one day, her kids!\n\u201cTryst\u201d is a very sweet, 7 year old, 15.3+ hand chestnut mare who retired in early 2017. She arrived at the end of April from Penn National\u2019s New Start for Horses program after 13 starts at the track. Tryst was lightly raced, having moved around a bit in her career. She started in California and ended up in Pennsylvania to finish her racing career.\nOur vet evaluated Tryst on May 4th. We took radiographs of her knees because we were given reason to believe they were worth looking at. In truth, they were pretty clean! There was a little wear that might have led to her retirement from racing, but that our vet does not believe will affect her second career.\nTryst was recently put into work in mid-June and is quickly settling into her new program. This horse tries so hard to please and is quickly learning to balance herself and work with her rider in a new environment. She has decent steering, great brakes, and is just starting over ground poles."} +{"text": "The Baltimore Urban Leadership Foundation, Inc., also known as \u201cThe Door,\u201d is a faith-based organization that has been serving as an \u201cUmbrella of Hope\u201d in Baltimore for over 30 years. During that time, The Door has continued to serve local communities in Baltimore through direct service, capacity-building and resource development. Its programs support the organizational mission of comprehensively addressing the social, economic, educational and physical needs of the community while ministering to the spiritual needs.\nTo maximize the impact of our outreach, The Door cultivates partnerships with like-minded organizations that directly address the needs of the community. These partnerships deliver a variety of needed programs that enrich both the wider community and our partners who give of their resources to serve the material, developmental and spiritual needs of many people.\nThe Door is an accredited member of the Leadership Foundations of America, a national network of local faith-based organizations that mobilize leaders to tackle their cities\u2019 biggest challenges. www.leadershipfoundations.org\nWe are committed to renewing Baltimore through collaboration and partnerships in a multi-sector approach that connects neighborhoods, businesses, government, non-profit groups, and others.\n- The Door operates numerous programs and initiatives to actively serve the Baltimore community.\n- We collaborate with and support other local organizations with similar missions to expand our community outreach.\n- We equip and build the capacity of the local church to help fulfill community volunteerism.\n- We proactively seek partners to assist with our development goals. Please contact us if you are interested in working with us."} +{"text": "We invite you to join us for a symposium on African American women\u2019s history in honor of Professor Darlene Clark Hine as she retires from Northwestern University. On May 12\u2013 13, 2017, the Center for African American History along with the Department of African American Studies will convene:\n\u201cHinesight: A Symposium on the Work of Darlene Clark Hine.\u201d Over the last thirteen years, Professor Hine has served as Northwestern\u2019s Board of Trustees Professor of African American Studies and History. Over the course of her career, Professor Hine has contributed greatly to the institutionalization of Black Women\u2019s History. She has led the way for revisions within Black historiography and American history more generally. It is no wonder that the Organization of American Historians issued the Darlene Clark HineAward for the best book in African American women\u2019s and gender history in 2010 and that she received the 2013 National Humanities Medal from President Obama on July 28, 2014.\nWe would like to take this opportunity to honor her many intellectual contributions to scholarship but also her leadership and mentorship. Her inspiration and guidance of countless students and junior colleagues is both legendary and real.\nAlthough foregrounding issues of historical methods and visibility, this symposium will equally embody urgent attention to race, gender, diaspora, and theoretical concerns with scholarly practice to which Professor Hine has devoted her career. The overriding aim of our symposium is looking through \u201cHinesight\u201d\u2014that is the body of work and her research agenda\u2014to consider her impact upon how we think about Back Women\u2019s History, Comparative Black History, Black Studies, and American History writ large.\nThis symposium will feature a national array of Professor Hine\u2019s former students and collaborators who have gone on to produce their own scholarly contributions. The panels will feature important research that engages with the generative research questions and heuristics that have emerged from Professor Hine\u2019s scholarship.\nPlease RSVP here. Registration is free."} +{"text": "The orchestra and choral sound is magnificent: a dazzling blast of brass and muscular strings; a tempest you can feel through the soles of your feet; a sailors\u2019 chorus of brilliant tautness.\nAnna Picard, The Times, 30/06/15\nThe resplendent Chorus of Opera North projected the German text with razor sharp clarity and a spectrum of tonal colour. The power of the Sailors\u2019 lusty cries of \u201cHo-jo-he! Hal-lo-jo!\u201d gave the impression of twice as many voices as the twenty eight tenors and basses arranged behind the orchestra. The sopranos and mezzos\u2019 Spinning Chorus was wonderfully fresh and airy. Even these marvellous singers must have held something back for the devastating force of the stupendous ghostly finale with the entire stage now bathed in a chilling blood red glow.\nGeoffrey Mogridge, Opera Britannia, 29/06/15\nThe chorus are in fulsome voice.\nAlfred Hickling, The Guardian, 22/09/14\nThe Vassals allow for a chorus in Act II and I do not think I have ever in my life heard a male voice choir deliver with such power and panache.\nJohn Leeman, Seen and Heard International, 16/06/14\nThe Act lV \u201cPatria oppressa!\u201d chorus is sung here with soul-piercing intensity. Every word from the forty three singers of the Chorus of Opera North emerges with needle-sharp clarity. When they are singing at full tilt, it\u2019s time to hold onto your seats.\nGeoffrey Mogridge, Opera Britannia, 11/02/14\nTwo newcomers to make a huge impact are conductor Jac van Steen and newly appointed Chorus Master Martin Wettges. \u2026The chorus, fresh from its appearance in the acclaimed Grimes on the Beach at Aldeburgh, is at its most exciting vocally and ranges from public house jollity to the menace of the mob.\nRon Simpson, What\u2019s On Stage, 18/09/13\nThe opening night of Bizet\u2019s opera Les p\u00eacheurs de perles\u201d was enthusiastically praised. Under the direction of guest conductor Martin Wettges, soloists, chorus and orchestra were equally impressive. [\u2026] Bizet\u2019s work, often declared thankless from a scenical point of view, developed a virtual whirlpool of emotions under the direction of the young Guest Conductor [\u2026] Wettges proved to have an expert knowledge of the score, delivering a sophisticated and emphatic display while ensuring the work\u2019s colourfulness and super-abundance of melody. Carefully and with unyielding impetus, Wettges plumbs the depths of the Pearl Fishers\u201d, finding an abundance of dynamic and expressive contrasts. The Philharmonic Orchestra [\u2026] provided a rich variety of sound quality in all registers. At the conclusion, the thrilled audience wildly celebrated the soloists, chorus and orchestra, as well as the spirited and competent guest conductor Martin Wettges.\u201d\nJochen Berger, Coburger Tageblatt, 7.12.10\nA preeminently gifted conductor, in a gentle manner both authoritative and assertive.\u201d\nJ\u00fcrgen Kesting, Opernwelt 11/2009\nThe Cape Philharmonic sounded magnificent under Martin Wettges, playing with clarity and body.\u201d\nJonathan Richmond, Opera, December 2009"} +{"text": "Welcome to the Audio Fingerprinting Competition! Audio fingerprinting is crucial in various applications, such as music identification, content recognition, and copyright enforcement. In this competition, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their expertise in developing innovative algorithms for audio fingerprinting, contributing to the advancement of audio technology. The goal is to develop accurate and efficient algorithms for audio fingerprinting. Participants\u2019 systems must accurately match a query audio clip to the corresponding audio track in a database. This task simulates real-world scenarios where audio queries are possibly distorted by noise and reverberation, and the content needs to be quickly and accurately identified.\nTask: Participants must create a system capable of identifying the top five matching audio tracks from a reference database. These matches should correspond to a provided monophonic audio query.\nBackground: Audio fingerprinting systems mainly consist of two components:\nThe competition database consists of diverse audio tracks spanning various genres. The database is divided into two main parts:\nDevelopment database: Participants will have access to a database containing 8000 audio tracks (*.wav). These tracks are sampled at a rate of 48kHz and each audio clip spans 30 seconds. Alongside the audio tracks, users will also be provided with a collection of noise clips and Room Impulse Responses (RIRs) to facilitate the creation of their representation learning models. Users may split this database into subsets for training and validation purposes. Furthermore, the same database can be employed to assess the performance of retrieval techniques.\nTest database: It consists of reference audio tracks (relatively larger) and query audio clips. The reference audio tracks form the basis for generating fingerprints, while the query audio clips are used to evaluate the matching performance of the participants\u2019 systems. The query clips are 2 seconds long and intentionally distorted by adding noise and reverberation at different SNR(dB) levels.\n.csv format with first column representing the\nquery_filename and column 2 through column 6 representing\nsong_id of the top-5 similar matches in the reference database.\nWe will fill this section with questions we receive and our answers.\nFor additional information, you can reach us via email at firstname.lastname@example.org"} +{"text": "County to hold recount Nov. 29\nPublished 12:00 am Friday, November 26, 2004\nThere's always a first time for everything.\nMonday, Crenshaw County will hold the first-ever vote recount of Amendment 2 as required by the Automatic Recount Law, which was passed in 2003 as a result of the close Presidential Election in 2000.\nThe recount will be performed under the direction of the Canvassing Board, which is made up of Probate Judge Jim Perdue, Circuit Clerk Ann Tate and Crenshaw County Sheriff Charles West at 9 a.m. in the small auditorium at the Crenshaw County Courthouse. Several poll workers will also be appointed to conduct the recount after which the votes will be re-certified and sent back to the Secretary of State.\nEmail newsletter signup\n\"Every ballot must be fed back through the machines,\" Perdue said. \"Only Amendment 2 will be recounted.\"\nThe Automatic Recount Law requires that if an amendment or a race is decided by less than 1/2 of one percent then the votes have to automatically be recounted, unless the losing candidate calls off the recount. With an amendment, a recount is required.\nAmendment 2, which was one of eight proposed amendments to the state's 1901 constitution on the Nov. 2 ballot, was intended to strike down segregation language and poll taxes, if passed.\nAlabama remains the only state in the nation with a remaining section in its constitution promoting segregation in its public school systems \u2013 regardless of a federal law that struck down the practice years ago. Under a provision in Article 14, racially-biased wording which reads, \"Separate schools shall be provided for white and colored children, and no child of either race shall be permitted to attend a school of the other race,\" still exists.\nThe Secretary of State will certify the election results on Nov. 26. All recounts must be performed within 72 hours of result certification. Every county throughout the state will conduct a recount.\n\"It's really not a bad deal because it's dealing with an amendment,\" Perdue said. \"It's really not something that everyone's up in arms about. We'll get a good practice run, which is what it amounts to. Next time, it might be between two candidates and then it's going to have a lot of attention. So we'll know if the system works.\"\nA total of 5,512 votes were cast on Nov. 2 throughout the county. Of those votes, only 3,448 voters marked their ballots in regards to Amendment 2. County voters favored the amendment by a count of 1,697 (51 percent) yes votes to 1,767 (49 percent) no votes.\n\"This is the first time this has ever been done,\" Perdue concluded."} +{"text": "tractor ray n.\nI don\u2019t see how they do it. They must have a tractor ray.\nSpacehounds of IPC in Amazing Stories July 306/1\nThere is such a thing as a ray-screen, you kill-joy, and there are also lifting or tractor rays\u2014two things I've been trying to dope out and that you've been giving me the Bronx cheer on.\nSpacehounds of IPC in Amazing Stories Sept. 544/2\nThen he took the planet up in a tractor ray, and swung it around and around, as he now so vividly recalled doing in his childhood.\nInto Darkness in Astonishing Stories June 63/1\nPerhaps its path cannot be changed, and it is headed for this city. If so, I can use Bill Johnson\u2019s landing drome, send out a tractor ray and bring it in.\nAnswer Out Of Space in Science Fiction July 101/1\nThe thing in the water stirred, and they could see the rocks move. \u2018Tractor rays,\u2019 the professor said in a husky voice. \u2018Theoretically impossible.\u2019\nEdge of Sea in Venture Science Fiction Mar. 22/1\nFirst came the retinue of sycophants and guards. Cloaked in tight plastic of weblon to nullify pressor and tractor rays, they stationed themselves to one side of my cage.\nBrood World Barbarian in Worlds of If Sept. 6/1\nThe quality of the light around me changed. It somehow jelled into a shape-form. Until I felt it restrain my arms, I didn\u2019t realize it was a tractor ray. And then it was too late to protest.\nGo Tell Spartans in Millennium 3001 150\nDoc Smith, in Amazing Stories\nResearch HistoryMike Christie submitted a cite from a 1979 reprint of Ross Rocklynne's \"Into the Darkness\"; Jesse Sheidlower verified it in the first printing in Astonishing Stories, June, 1940.\nKatrina Campbell submitted a cite from a 1976 reprint of Algis Budrys's 1958 \"The Edge of the Sea\"; Mike Christie verified it in the original publication.\nFred Galvin submitted a 1943 cite from Graph Waldeyer's \"The Answer Out of Space\".\nFred Galvin submitted a 1942 cite from Ross Rocklynne's \"Abyss of Darkness\".\nFred Galvin submitted a cite from the Gutenberg etext edition of E.E. Smith's \"Triplanetary\"; which first appeared in Amazing Stories, Feb. 1934.\nJesse Sheidlower submitted a 1931 cite from Doc Smith in Amazing Stories.\nBen Ostrowsky submitted a 2006 cite from Sarah Hoyt.\nFred Galvin submitted a 1942 cite from C. M. Kornbluth's \"The Perfect Invasion\", in Stirring Science Stories.\nLast modified 2024-01-19 21:40:37\nIn the compilation of some entries, HDSF has drawn extensively on corresponding entries in OED."} +{"text": "I have been in the technology field, specifically video games and educational technology, for more than 30 years, running three small businesses in LA and producing many games and apps. Throughout that time, I have witnessed firsthand the lack of diversity in our business, especially women, and its negative consequences for product design and development.\nAbout a year ago I was introduced to Liz Ackerman Hicks, the dynamic principal of a new public school that is opening this August \u2013 GALA (Girls Academic Leadership Academy). This is LAUSD\u2019s first all-girls school, for grades 6-12, and is focused on teaching STEM \u2013 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It is a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum, and open to any girl in the district. The school is co-located on the historic campus of Los Angeles High School in mid-city. Additional classes are offered in art, architecture, and design, including an innovative Maker Lab with 3D printers. Project based learning make courses feel relevant by solving real life problems as part of the curriculum. Extracurricular clubs and activities include sports, music, robotics, and flight club (with flight simulators).\nWhy is GALA an all-girls school? Research shows that girls do equally as well as boys in math and science in elementary school, but their grades and test scores falter in middle school and fall further in high school. All-girls schools, especially in urban areas, show higher graduation rates and higher enrollment and persistence in STEM courses.\nMy ask is simple. If you know of any girls who might be interested in attending GALA this August, there are still some openings for prospective 9th graders. Please help us get the word out about this wonderful and FREE public school alternative. Apply here.\nIt\u2019s time to change the status quo, and what better way than through K-12 education? I couldn\u2019t be more proud to be a volunteer for GALA."} +{"text": "Monday 28 November 2011\nA few days ago, Rebecca Bradley at Life In Clarity gave me a Liebster Award. Rebecca has a fantastic blog about the process of writing and submitting. She's also very supportive when I'm being less than positive about my own writing. So thank you so much for this award, Rebecca!!\nThe rules for this award are as follows (copied from Rebecca):\nIn accepting the Liebster Blog Award, the recipient agrees to:\n- Thank the person who gave them the award and link back to that person's blog\n- Copy and paste the award to their blog\n- Reveal the 5 blogs they have chosen to award, commenting on their blog to break the news!\n- Hope those people in turn pay it forward by accepting and awarding \"The Liebster Blog Award\" to bloggers they would like to honour\nThis award is for anyone with fewer than 200 followers. :)\nSo here are my chosen blogs:\nMurees Dupres at Daily Drama of an Aspiring Writer\nSuzie F at My Not So Secret Writing Life\nJenny at Fulfilling Dream\nMarta Szemik Blogging On Her Writing\nS.L Hennessy at Pensuasion\nI've selected all of these blogs because they are really great reads, and because their authors regularly comment on my blog, and this is my way of saying thank you for that. I love your comments, and I love that feeling of finally being part of the writing community, as opposed to just sitting at home with my laptop!\nApologies for not writing individual thank yous, but I'm in the throes of a nasty headache. (I started this, then realised I probably shouldn't have!)"} +{"text": "Key Stage Two\nMoving into Year 3 is an important period of transition as the children progress from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2. There is further emphasis on developing independence, both in terms of learning and in individual responsibility.\nThroughout Key Stage 2 we maintain high expectations and foster a happy and caring learning environment, encouraging confidence, self-esteem and pride in the children's achievements. A variety of teaching methods is employed and the curriculum is tailored to individual needs enabling all children to achieve their potential.\nYear 6 is a year of diverse experiences and challenges. It encompasses the challenges of SATs which the children always face confidently and with a mature manner. The children also have the opportunity to undertake a week's residential trip \u2013 a wonderful opportunity for personal development and the chance for greater independence. Year 6 can also be seen as a transitional year between primary and secondary school. Links with secondary schools are, therefore, particularly important."} +{"text": "New York, NY, June 4, 2020: HVS Executive Search announces the promotion of Rachel Levitt to Senior Vice President in North America. Rachel works with a diverse hospitality client base which includes hotel management, private equity, restaurant brands and hotel real estate companies and has had great success. Prior to joining HVS, her experience included finance, business development, and project management roles with companies ranging from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial ventures.\nCourt Williams, CEO, HVS Executive Search shares, \u201cRachel has been a very strong contributor to the growth and success of HVS Executive Search since she joined us in 2012 and has proven to be a strategic advisor to our clients and a mentor to her colleagues. Rachel\u2019s business and emotional intelligence has enabled her to have great success in the challenging world of executive search. I could not be prouder to have Rachel on the HVS Executive Search team and look forward to working together for many more years to serve our clients and build our search practice.\u201d\nRachel graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and earned an MBA from Columbia Business School in Leadership and Management Strategy. She is a founding member of the school\u2019s Innovation and Creativity in Business Society and remains active in the Real Estate and Hospitality Alumni groups. Rachel is also passionate about helping students discover and pursue their career dreams and volunteers as a career coach and mentor.\nAbout HVS Executive Search\nOver the years, HVS Executive Search has established its reputation as the premier human capital advisory services firm, specializing in senior-level executive search and mid-management recruitment as well as organizational development strategies for the hospitality industry. HVS Executive Search Partners are recognized and revered as being industry experts in their respective regions.\nHotel owners, developers, investors, lenders, management companies, and public agencies around the globe rely on HVS's life-cycle consulting expertise to make informed business decisions. Our commitment to excellence and unrivaled hospitality intelligence is delivered by more than 300 people in over 50 offices around the world who specialize in a wide range of hospitality assets including hotels, restaurants, casinos, shared-ownership lodging, mixed-use developments, spas, and golf courses, as well as convention, sports, and entertainment facilities.\nCEO Executive Search"} +{"text": "A fiery article in the revolutionary newspaper of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran earlier this month threatened the United States and its assets, as well as its allies, in the Middle East.\nAccording to a December 11 article titled \u201cMaximum Pressure with a Balance of Terror and Fear,\u201d Kayhan newspaper wrote: \u201cToday, in compliance with Imam [Khomeini\u2019s] According to this school of thought, the only way to confront America's aggressive policy, and to deter and isolate the Zionist regime, is to exert maximum pressure through a \u201cbalance of terror and fear.\u201d\nThe Islamic Republic tends not to refer to the Jewish state as Israel, but rather to use the phrase \u201cZionist regime\u201d in a derogatory sense for the only democracy in the Middle East.\nAyatollah Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini was the first supreme leader of the Islamic Republic after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Ali Khamenei, the current supreme leader of the theocratic regime in Iran, uses Kayhan newspaper to express his views and thinking. The Washington-based Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) was the first to locate the Kayhan newspaper article and translate it from Persian to English.\nIranian proxies have intensified their attacks on US forces since Hamas, a strategic partner of Tehran, invaded Israel and killed 1,200 people, including more than 30 Americans in southern Israel.\nKayhan newspaper bragged in its article that Khomeini had developed a strategy of \u201cterror and fear\u201d to fight the West and urged attacks on American ships in the Persian Gulf. According to Kayhan newspaper, Iran \u201chas now established a strong, effective and viable means of deterrence in the Persian Gulf and in international waters, and has imposed its will on the Americans.\u201d\nA US State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital: \u201cCalls for terror and fear are despicable and dangerous. The United States does not seek conflict with Iran, but as the Biden administration has demonstrated, the United States will do what is necessary to defend itself.\u201d Its people and interests are protected from threats emanating from Iran.\u201d\nThe spokesman added: \u201cWe have made clear in public and private messages to Iran that it should not escalate or expand the conflict \u2013 or take advantage of the current situation. Our enhanced presence in the region, including the arrival of two aircraft carrier groups \u2013 this is a clear message to any actor in the region \u2013 Whether it is a nation-state or otherwise \u2013 that this is not the time to exploit the conflict between Israel and Hamas to expand this conflict.\n\u201cUnapologetic tv specialist. Hardcore zombie trailblazer. Infuriatingly humble problem solver.\u201d"} +{"text": "If realist novels are the literary avatars of secular science and rational progress, then why are so many canonical realist works organized around a fear of that progress? Realism is openly indebted, at the level of form and content, to imperialist and scientific advances. However, critical emphasis on this has obscured the extent to which major novelists of the period openly worried about the fate of mystery and the dissolution of tradition that accompanied science\u2019s shrinking of the world. Realism\u2019s modernization is inseparable from nostalgia.\nIn Realism\u2019s Empire: Empiricism and Enchantment in the Nineteenth-Century Novel, Geoffrey Baker demonstrates that realist fiction\u2019s stance toward both progress and the foreign or supernatural is much more complex than established scholarship has assumed. The work of Honor\u00e9 de Balzac, Anthony Trollope, and Theodor Fontane explicitly laments the loss of mystery in the world due to increased knowledge and exploration. To counter this loss and to generate the complications required for narrative, these three authors import peripheral, usually colonial figures into the metropolitan centers they otherwise depict as disenchanted and rationalized: Paris, London, and Berlin. Baker\u2019s book examines the consequences of this duel for realist narrative and readers\u2019 understandings of its historical moment. In so doing, Baker shows Balzac, Trollope, and Fontane grappling with new realities that frustrate their inherited means of representation and oversee a significant shift in the development of the novel."} +{"text": "Ayesha, a 42-year old mother, was relieved to be diagnosed with asthma, but when her symptoms persisted, a CT scan revealed a rare tumour in her windpipe. After a complex surgery, Ayesha cannot breathe effortlessly. The surgery involved resection of the windpipe and stitching the ends together. Misdiagnosis of tracheal tumours as asthma is common.\nMUMBAI: The relief in 42-year-old Ayesha\u2019s laughter is unmissable. Until recently, the mother of a four-year-old couldn\u2019t finish sentences without feeling out of breath. For months altogether, she slept in a recliner, unable to lie down. A diagnosis of asthma, in fact, came as a relief because she thought she would finally start feeling better with medication. But when that didn\u2019t happen for nearly two years, the Kuwait resident hailing from Mumbai, started fearing that something more serious was at play.\nLast August, a CT scan performed by a Mumbai doctor revealed a startling diagnosis: Ayesha had a tumour growing inside the trachea or windpipe. Primary tracheal (windpipe) cancers are rare and account for only 0.2% of all cancers. The tumor, taking up 90% of her windpipe, proved the actual cause of her breathing issues, proving the initial diagnoses of asthma and bronchitis incorrect. After a complex surgery done followed by one-and-a-half-month-long radiotherapy completed recently, Ayesha is now able to talk and breathe effortlessly.\nThe tracheal tube is large and symptoms of blockage do not occur until the tumour occupies 50%-75% of the diameter, said Dr. Deepak Namjoshi, director of Criticare Asia Hospital. He said Ayesha presented with severe breathlessness called stridor, a condition that can lead to death if not treated promptly. A bronchoscopy with biopsy confirmed it to be rare tumour - adenoid cystic cardinoma that has a reported incidence of 4.5 case/lakh individuals. After discussion, doctors decided surgery was the best course of action. Ayesha along with Dr. Shravn Shetty and anaesthesia team led by Dr Chitra Pitale at CritiCare Asia Kurla, said since there is no prosthesis or implant to replace the trachea, the surgery is crucial. \"Any mistake is fatal for the patient, on table being most risky but the risk stays for the least five days,\" she said.\nChallenges for the surgery begin with anesthesia since the wind pipe was nearly completely blocked. The surgery has to be started with local anesthesia and controlled sedation is given eventually. \"The surgery was complex, involving resection of two-third circumference of the windpipe of around 3 cm. Later, the two ends were stitched together,\" Dr. Eshpuniyani said, adding that they kept the chin of the patient stitched to the chest for some days to avoid any sudden jerk of the neck that can give away the stitches and cause death instantly. Post surgery, Ayesha was removed from the ventilator shortly after and she went home after five days.\nAyesha said she consulted with at least seven physicians and pulmonologists and relied on inhalers for two years before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Several global studies have shown that tumours of trachea are often misdiagnosed as asthma and can remain undetected for months or years.\n(Patient name changed)"} +{"text": "We seem to be drifting off the course that our Founders gave us to ensure that America would be a great nation, then, now, and into the future.\nWe need to step back and take a look at the gift that God gave us in 1776.\nWhere is our hope, our direction, and our path into the future? Have we become so relaxed and dependant upon government that we are willing to abandon the American Dream and follow a new path that leads us back into the wilderness of hopelessness?\nBlacks don\u2019t have anyone representing them in govenment.\nThe Congressional Black Caucus is only looking out for themselves. They have taken sides with the Illegal Aliens for the sake of a new voter base, and are ignoring the people who elected them to serve. It\u2019s time to send them a message. It\u2019s time to send them home.\nAll of us are Americans. We are one nation, but we have forgotten what it means to be an American. Many of us have lost our will to strive to be better.\nBlacks and White\u2019s have been ignored for the sacrifices that they have given in the fight for equality, and to keep the hope of freedom alive.\nMany White soldiers died to rid this country of slavery during the Civil War. Many Blacks joined the cause and fought with them.\nShall we allow those sacrifices to be forgotten? We must always remember those who serve our country in the Armed Forces, no matter what era that they served in. It is because of them that America remains a free nation. It is because of their sacrifices that we enjoy the benefits of living in the greatest nation on earth.\nIt was Abraham Lincoln that freed the slaves, but there is no mention of that during Black History Month. Why is that? His action lead to the beginning of a new era of possibly for Blacks living in America. It brought the opportunity to unite us as a nation.\nThose who are in a position to help Blacks pursue the American Dream only talk about VICTIMHOOD and failure of the government to provide for Blacks. What ever happened to pride and accountability for oneself? Their message is one of defeatism and is old news.\nIt\u2019s time to move on.\nThe Democrats have ruined the Black family, and have found a new Minority to keep them in positions of power. They have turned their backs on their own districts, and have become rich while their districts have sunken into poverty. They fail to embrace Capitalism and have followed Progressive Socialist policies.\nCivil rights laws were passed because of Republicans. Democrats have as their goal to diminish our rights and control our lives through big government and a New Word Order that will leave us defenseless, dependent, and powerless.\nOur Republic was not given to us to hand over power to a ruling class. It is a government for \u201cWe The People.\u201d\nWe must awaken and rekindle the fire of Freedom and Liberty.\nWe must unite and and work together and put America First.\nWe have a Republic IF we can keep it.\nLet\u2019s not give away the last bastion of hope for the world.lets join together and walk down the path that our Founders gave us to greatness.\n\u201cFREEDOM And LIBERTY / USE Them Or LOSE Them.\u201d"} +{"text": "Elderly women can be susceptible to bone breaks. Drugs do exist, however, that are intended to prevent against those bone breaks. The problem is that, according to a study, certain drugs made by Merck & Co., Roche Holding AG and Novartis AG may actually have the opposite effect. Instead of preventing bone breaks, they may actually increase the risk of a rare form of leg fractures. So just how serious is this problem?\nIs Bisphosphonate Use Beneficial?\nA study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that women 68 years old and older who took the medicines, called bisphosphonates, for five years or more were 2.7 times more likely to be hospitalized for fractures in part of the thigh bone. The bone breaks, known as atypical femur fractures, are rare and the risk is outweighed by the benefits of the drugs for most patients, researchers said.\nAccording to the Los Angeles Times \"Booster Shots\" blog, researchers examined \"205,466 women age 68 and older with osteoporosis who took a bisphosphonate for several years and identified 716 women who had an atypical fracture.\" When compared with a control group of \"3,580 women who had not taken bisphosphonates, the long-term use of the drug was linked to 2.7 times higher odds of hospitalization for an atypical fracture.\" Overall, in women with \"five or more years of bisphosphonate use, an atypical fracture occurred in 0.13% of them in the subsequent year.\"\nWebMD (2/22, Boyles) added that last fall, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it would \"require label changes on bisphosphonates to warn of a \u2018possible risk of atypical thigh bone fracture\u2019 in long-term users.\" Although it is \"not clear whether bisphosphonates are the cause, atypical femur fractures\u2026have been predominantly reported in patients taking bisphosphonates,\" agency officials noted in a news release issued at the time.\nBased on the evidence above there are clearly risks associated with bisphosphonate use. Each individual is different, which is why it is so important that each individual assess the potential effect on his or health independently of the results experienced by other patients.\nIn fact, according to the authors who published the study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, while the risk of atypical fracture is low, the findings \"highlight the need for a thoughtful assessment of individual risk of fracture,\" the authors wrote. \"[L]ong-term use of these drugs may warrant reconsideration, especially in patients at relatively low risk of fracture.\" The authors also recommended that patients consider taking a \"drug holiday\" after five years of bisphosphonate use. However, bisphosphonates are still considered valuable therapy in the appropriate patients, they said.\nBisphosphonates can be effective but failing to consider the potential adverse effect on your individual health would be a big mistake.\nThe Legal Examiner and our Affiliate Network strive to be the place you look to for news, context, and more, wherever your life intersects with the law."} +{"text": "In the present study we investigated to what extent the morphological facilitation effect induced by the derivational root morpheme in Hebrew is independent of semantic meaning and grammatical information of the part of speech involved. Using the picture\u2013word interference paradigm with auditorily presented distractors, Experiment 1 compared the facilitation effect induced by semantically transparent versus semantically opaque morphologically related distractor words (i.e., a shared root) on the production latency of bare nouns. The results revealed almost the same amount of facilitation for both relatedness conditions. These findings accord with the results of the few studies that have addressed this issue in production in Indo-European languages, as well as previous studies in written word perception in Hebrew. Experiment 2 compared the root\u2019s facilitation effect, induced by morphologically related nominal versus verbal distractors, on the production latency of bare nouns. The results revealed a facilitation effect of similar size induced by the shared root, regardless of the distractor\u2019s part of speech. It is suggested that the principle that governs lexical organization at the level of morphology, at least for Hebrew roots, is form-driven and independent of semantic meaning. This principle of organization crosses the linguistic domains of production and written word perception, as well as grammatical organization according to part of speech.\nBibliographical notePublisher Copyright:\n\u00a9 2014, Springer Science+Business Media New York.\n- Morphological processes in producing Hebrew words\n- Morphology and production\n- Picture\u2013word-interference paradigm (PWI)\n- Syntactic class in production"} +{"text": "The statement, issued Wednesday, applies to the area known in Israel by their Biblical names, Judea and Samaria, and as the West Bank by the international community.\nThere are now 128 Jewish communities in these areas, with a population of almost 300,000 Jews.\nMrs. Clinton explained President Obama demands that there should be no expansion in these communities for the purpose of \u201cnatural growth.\u201d\nThat would include an American demand to stop construction of kindergartens, schools and housing for young couples.\n\u201cWest Bank maps\u201d issued by the United Nations also include 18 Jewish neighborhoods inside the municipal boundaries of Jerusalem, in areas inside the city that Israel formally annexed after the 1967 war.\nOne of the Jerusalem neighborhoods resettled by Jews after the 1967 war is the Old City of Jerusalem, which hosts the Temple Mount, the holiest place in the world to the Jewish people.\nMs. Clinton\u2019s press spokesman was asked if President Obama\u2019s demand to halt expansion of \u201cWest Bank Jewish communities\u201d included a demand to stop expansion of Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem.\nThe answer was affirmative. The U.S. State Department demands that Israel limit Jewish growth in these areas of Jerusalem, \u201cwhose status remains to be determined\u201d in negotiations.\nIsraeli Government Press Director Daniel Seamen reacted to this Obama administration statement by saying: \u201cI have to admire the residents of Iroquois territory for assuming that they have a right to determine where Jews should live in Jerusalem.\u201d"} +{"text": "Congratulations! You survived the official National \u201cThank God It\u2019s Monday\u201d Day, which in 2024 was also the first day of the new year! However, \u201cThank God It\u2019s Monday\u201d is not just an optimistic mantra but also a day dedicated to embracing the beginning of every workweek with enthusiasm. In this article, we explore the significance of \u201cNational Thank God It\u2019s Monday Day\u201d and how it relates to the empowerment and growth of the Black business community. The day encourages a mindset shift that can have a profound impact on businesses, and, within that context, we\u2019ll discuss the unique challenges and successes of Black-owned enterprises.\nThe Power of Perspective\n\u201cNational Thank God It\u2019s Monday Day\u201d encourages individuals to view Mondays as an opportunity for a fresh start and to tackle the week\u2019s challenges with enthusiasm. This shift in perspective is crucial for the Black business community, which often faces unique hurdles and stereotypes. By embracing Mondays with vigor, Black entrepreneurs can harness the power of positivity to overcome obstacles and take bold steps toward success.\nChallenges Faced by Black Entrepreneurs\nThe Black business community has made significant strides, yet it still confronts obstacles such as limited access to capital, systemic discrimination, and economic disparities. However, the spirit of perseverance and resilience remains a driving force for many Black entrepreneurs, transforming challenges into opportunities and igniting innovation in various sectors.\n\u201cNational Thank God It\u2019s Monday Day\u201d can be a catalyst for individuals within the Black community who aspire to become entrepreneurs. It serves as a reminder that the workweek is not just a necessity but a canvas for creativity, innovation, and growth. Many Black entrepreneurs have harnessed the power of positivity, seizing the opportunities within each new week to further their business objectives.\nWithin the Black business community, the embrace of Mondays goes hand in hand with fostering supportive networks and collaborations. These connections provide valuable resources, mentorship, and guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs. The collective enthusiasm of the community during the workweek can be a driving force for economic empowerment and mutual support.\nCelebrating Success Stories\n\u201cNational Thank God It\u2019s Monday Day\u201d is an occasion to celebrate the success stories within the Black business community. By spotlighting and recognizing the achievements of Black entrepreneurs, we can inspire others and amplify their impact. It\u2019s a day to acknowledge the remarkable contributions to various industries and to create an environment where innovation and achievement are celebrated.\n\u201cNational Thank God It\u2019s Monday Day\u201d represents an opportunity for the Black business community to reinvigorate their entrepreneurial spirit and embrace each new week with renewed vigor. It\u2019s a day to reflect on the unique challenges, celebrate successes, and foster a sense of empowerment that transcends any day of the week. The spirit of positivity and enthusiasm can drive innovation, create opportunities, and inspire future generations of Black entrepreneurs."} +{"text": "In her Endnote column of the upcoming Theme issue of Education Canada, Penny Milton notes that preparation for retirement as CEO of the Canadian Education Association is a prime time for reflection. Her approaching retirement is giving me cause to reflect as well \u2013 on more than two decades of shared interests, intersecting commitments, and friendship.\nI\u2019ve had the good fortune to work with Penny in several capacities since the early 1990s, most recently as editor of this magazine for the past ten years. In every situation, I have been in awe of her ability to size up and analyze the ideas or issues before her. But a sharp mind is only as valuable as the tasks it sets for itself. Penny\u2019s passion for young people has been the hallmark of her career. She has been unflagging in her dedication to public education \u2013 not as a system, but as a vehicle for reaching, teaching, and understanding Canada\u2019s young people, and as our best hope for a more equitable, compassionate society.\nPenny\u2019s creative, flexible, non-dogmatic approach has brought together educators and thinkers from across the political and ideological spectrum \u2013 both in Canada and abroad. Her boundless confidence in young people themselves has empowered them to share their own truths about schools and learning in many contexts, including in the pages of this magazine.\nAll this is true, and others will repeat it in other words. But as Penny prepares to leave her role as CEO of CEA and as Executive Editor of Education Canada, I am most conscious of the personal support she has provided to me, as editor. I will miss her forthright advice, her vast network of contacts, her keen eye for the relevant, her willingness to brainstorm at the drop of a hat. I will even miss that feeling \u2013 at the end of a conversation \u2013 that I really couldn\u2019t process ideas a fast as she could generate them!\nI\u2019m sure I speak for all of us involved in the production of this magazine when I say thank you and bonne chance, Penny. Stay in touch with us."} +{"text": "Reverend Berton VanAntwerpen \u2014 known to many as Pastor Van (or \u201cPV\u201d), and to his family as Papa Bert \u2014 passed away peacefully at Butterworth Hospital on January 10, 2023, with his dear wife Marie, two of his children, sons Michael and Jonathan, and his daughter-in-law Jill, at his side, singing his favorite hymns. Bert had recently been hospitalized due to heart and respiratory failure.\nThe seventh and youngest son of Dutch immigrants, Bert was born on August 2, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Growing up on the west side of Grand Rapids, he went on to graduate from Calvin College (now Calvin University) and Calvin Theological Seminary, and was ordained as a Minister of the Word by the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) in 1962, serving seven different CRC churches as pastor over the four decades that followed.\nIn 2002, Bert and Marie retired from full-time ministry, moving to a small home at the edge of the Clam River, outside Cadillac, Michigan, on a wooded piece of land they came to call Gentle Bend. Their joint work of ministry continued for nearly two more decades, through a series of interim pastorships that took them to Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Montana, and Washington, in addition to a number of further assignments in rural Michigan.\nBert was known to his family and friends as joyful and tenderhearted, easy to smile and quick with a joke, and, in the words of his wife Marie, as a \u201cgood and faithful servant\u201d of the Lord (Matthew 25:23). His deep and booming voice served him well in the pulpit and in the choir, and his love of music extended from the hymns of the Psalter to the sounds of gospel and bluegrass. With Marie, he traveled through all 50 of the United States and across the world, making visits to Europe and the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.\nBert is survived by his loving wife Marie VanAntwerpen (formerly DeVries and Hook); his children Michael and Jonathan, Tara, Ross, and Shon; his daughters-in-law Jill and Nicole, and son-in-law Jack; his grandchildren Isabelle, Owen, Elijah, Ada and Georgia, Nathan, Heidi, Leah, and Raven; and his great-grandchildren Sylva and Jack. His memory also lives on with his many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, and through the lives of the numerous individuals, families, and communities he touched through his work and ministry.\nIn lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in support of the Rev. Berton and Marie VanAntwerpen Scholarship at Calvin University, which their children will be establishing in honor of Bert and Marie\u2019s nearly six decades of innovative ministry and pastoral leadership. Donations in support of the \u201cRev. Berton and Marie VanAntwerpen Scholarship\u201d may be sent to Calvin directly."} +{"text": "White lump in the reason why it\u2019s cold.\nCold is a white lump that comes out of the vagina. There are brown nengmyun coming out of course. The reason for coldness varies from person to person. There are three main types. ovulation mucus from ovulation, mucus from sexual arousal, secretion from inflammation, etc.\nIf inflammation causes frequent coldness, treatment is necessary. If left unattended, vaginitis can develop into cervical cancer or lead to pelvic inflammation. Chronic inflammation after a long period of time causes poor treatment and recurrence easily.\nExcluding ovulation, ovulation mucus does not come out. Also, no secretions are produced unless you are in a state of sexual arousal, so cold can be easily recognized.\nThere are many women who just watch because they think of the cold caused by inflammation lightly. It\u2019s not the right thing to do \ube44\uc544\uadf8\ub77c\uad6c\ub9e4\nVaginitis can be easily cured if treated early on. As long as it is left unattended for a long time, the treatment period becomes longer. Know the cause of cold discharge and get proper treatment."} +{"text": "IMPAKT-HiPPreventing Hip Pain\nIMPAKT-HiP: Ground-Breaking Research to Prevent Hip Osteoarthritis\nA 5-year, $2.5 million study called IMPAKT-HiP (Investigations of Mobility, Physical Activity, and Knowledge in Hip Pain) is underway to prevent hip pain that may lead to hip osteoarthritis (OA). This ground-breaking work is led by Dr. John Esdaile, Scientific Director of Arthritis Research Canada.\nWhy is this research important?\nThe number of people with hip OA worldwide is already high and rising. 4.2% of Canadians over 50-years-old have been diagnosed with hip OA.\nHip OA is a disease in which cartilage (a rubbery material surrounding the end of the bones) wears down and can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the hip joints. It is a major cause of disability, often limiting a person\u2019s ability to stay active and do everyday activities at home and at work.\nKelly Barber, Assistant Chief of Coquitlam Fire & Rescue, shares his story of living with OA:\nThere is no cure for hip OA. Hip replacement surgery is the recommended treatment for severe hip OA. In Canada, hip OA is responsible for more than 90% of hip replacements. Wait times for these surgeries and recovery time can be lengthy, being a burden on the individual and the health care system.\nIMPAKT-HiP researchers believe that prevention of hip OA is possible. The first critical step to delaying or preventing the development of hip OA is to determine the causes of hip pain through IMPAKT-HiP.\nDr. John Esdaile explains how determining the causes of hip pain has important implications for the lives of many:\nLittle is currently known about what causes hip pain. It is suspected, however, that doing certain types of physical activity may interact with a common condition in the hip joint called \u2018femoroacetabular impingement\u2019 (FAI), causing hip pain and leading to hip OA over time.\nIMPAKT-HiP consists of 5 research projects dedicated to finding out more about the link between hip pain, physical activity, FAI, and hip OA."} +{"text": "High Potency API Handling & Containment Solutions\nAre you looking for High-Potency API Handling & Containment Solutions that protect your materials and personnel? Our solution offers several advantages to ensure safety and reliability.\nOur isolator is specifically designed for the micronization and milling process, which helps protect your materials during handling and processing. Our isolator is also qualified to guarantee a containment level below 25 ng/m3, ensuring the safety of personnel who handle and work with the materials.\nWe offer a Glove Box isolator for R&D and clinical phases, providing a safe and controlled environment for experimentation and research. We also offer a Half Suit Box isolator for medium to large commercial amounts, ensuring the safety of personnel working with larger quantities of High-Potency APIs.\nFinally, we have developed and validated the most efficient and effective cleaning-in-place procedure to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, providing added protection for products and operators.\nHow it works\nMicronization in isolators under containment\nMicronization under containment is carried out in isolators with a performance of < 25 ng/m3 to minimize exposure to potent compounds. The process starts from R&D and scales up to commercial production. Using a glove box and half-suit box further enhances operators' protection.\n- Isolators with a performance of < 25 ng/m3\n- From R & D to commercial scale\n- Glove Box\n- Half Suit Box\nCapabilities in Handling Highly Potent API and Containment Solutions\n- Protection of material and personnel\n- Isolator designed for the micronization and milling process\n- Guaranteed containment level below 25 ng/m3\n- Equipped with Glove Box isolator for R&D and clinical phase\n- Equipped with Half Suit Box isolator for medium and large commercial amounts\n- Minimize the risk of cross-contamination\nRange of Application\n- Processability up to Band 5 APIs\n- Cytotoxic and Cytostatic substances\n- Pharmaceutical industry\n- Oral dosage form\n- Inhalation powders (MDI and DPI)\n- Transdermal drug delivery\n- Oncological solid dosage form\n- New Chemical Entities, R & D"} +{"text": "Your Divorce Is Finalized: Change Your Beneficiary Now!\nWhat happens if I divorce my spouse and I don\u2019t change the designated beneficiary on my insurance policy?\nEvery state has its own law governing this, but in Pennsylvania the insured\u2019s spouse is considered to have predeceased the insured spouse unless it appears the designation was intended to survive the divorce based on the wording of the designation; a court order a written contract between the individual and the spouse or former spouse, or a designation of a former spouse as a beneficiary after the divorce decree has been issued.\nThe presumption of being predeceased occurs if the divorce decree is final or even if the insured spouse dies during divorce proceedings and grounds have been established as provided by law.\nHowever, federal law, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), may override state law in Pennsylvania and maintain the non-insured spouse as a beneficiary if the policy is part of an employee benefit plan. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court decreed this to be the case in \u201cIn re Estate of Sauers\u201d in 2011.\nThe court reasoned that employers may well operate in several states, the beneficiaries may live in several states and employers deserved the right to be sure what the provisions for beneficiaries would be no matter in which state the insured lives.\nIn the Sauers case, the insured received a final divorce decree, did not change beneficiaries, and died three months later. The beneficiary designation form listed his ex-spouse first and his nephew second. If a private policy had been used, the nephew would have been awarded the money. But it was an employer based policy and the ex-spouse was awarded the $40,000 instead.\nIn a very similar case that began in the state of Washington and ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court, Egelhoff v Egelhoff, the same conclusion was reached.\nThe lesson to be learned is to change beneficiary designations as soon as divorce is final and not depend on state law to make up for lack of due diligence.\nHave a great week!"} +{"text": "We provide our customers with image recognition services through artificial intelligence and machine learning. The purpose of our work is to make everyone's life and work easier through our products.\nRelevant Aigc Tools\nGenPen AI: Revolutionizing software development! We turn your design prompts into REST APIs in minutes, with automatic documentation. Speed up debugging, reduce development time, and simplify project management. Leave the REST to us!\nAIaC is a command line tool to generate Infrastructure as Code templates, configurations, utilities, queries, and more via OpenAI's API. The CLI allows you to ask the model to generate templates for different scenarios (e.g., \"get terraform for ec2\").\nCreate 3D models within seconds with ImagineAI from magus.gg. Transform text or images into downloadable Blender-compatibleglb files. Explore and use thousands of 3D models generated using ImagineAI for free.\nCreate high-converting FB Ads & Google Ads in seconds. Build high-ranking articles in minutes. Long-form sales letters done in a day. Landing pages? Yes! You can also upload a PDF data source, and a Custom AI Research Specialist will be trained.\nCodeRabbit: AI-powered code reviews. Enhances quality, reduces manual work. Provides contextual line-by-line feedback, flags critical changes, facilitates bot interaction, commits directly from GitHub. Try free 15-day trial!\nSecond provides A.I. developer bots that can generate new web applications or add full-stack features to existing ones.\nChatGPT for any website. Instantly answer visitors\u2019 questions with your trained AI chatbot."} +{"text": "HAVOC PARTNERS LLP\nNatural Resource Investment\nHavoc Partners LLP (Havoc) is a natural resources investment company focused on the oil and gas, precious- and base-metals and strategic noble gases. The founding partners of the business are geoscientists who have worked together for more than 20 years and collectively have more than 100 years of international upstream experience. Havoc was established to provide a platform to deploy the expertise and relationships of the partners in making direct and indirect investments in the natural resources sector with an emphasis on oil and gas."} +{"text": "Ueeshop Integration for Payoneer Checkout for Online Stores\nFour simple steps to sign up:\nWhy should you integrate Ueeshop with Payoneer Checkout?\nThere are many benefits to connecting your Ueeshop store with Payoneer Checkout. here are just some of the reasons why we\u2019re the preferred choice for global SMBs.\n- Fast setup\n- Fast daily settlements\n- Enhanced fraud prevention\n- Local customer support\nin your language\n- Higher acceptance rates\n- Increased cart conversions\n- Chargeback assistance\n- Transparent pricing\nWhat Is Payoneer Checkout?\nPayoneer Checkout is an end-to-end payments processing solution built for small to medium business owners with ecommerce stores.\nAccept card payments (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) as well as local payment options in 120+ currencies from shoppers globally. By becoming a Payoneer customer, you also gain access to additional benefits such as localized support, favorable FX conversion fees, the ability to pay suppliers or quickly withdraw into your own local currency.\nFor merchant\u2019s customers\nShoppers enjoy a well-designed payment flow that allows them to purchase the products or services in with their preferred payment method in their local currency. Checkout is also designed to fit and dynamically adapt to the shopper\u2019s device (desktop, tablet or mobile)\nWhat is Ueeshop?\nFounded in 2007, Ueeshop supports SMB and Enterprise, B2B and B2C businesses in building their own eCommerce webstore via SaaS solutions. They focus heavily on cross-border selling and provide over 232 templates for building websites with online commerce capabilities. As well as online selling, they provide tools for pricing and promotion, SEO plugins and logistics support. In their own words, they were the \u201cthe first SaaS cross-border independent website building platform in China\u201d.\nCurrently there are over 25,500+ Ueeshop users who process over 10 billion in volumes annually.\nWho is Ueeshop for?\nUeeshop is for both SMBs and Enterprise. They serve B2B and B2C businesses, with editable templates, optional custom web-builds and courses for launching your own webstore, all with scalable pricing for each business size and no commission."} +{"text": "The 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer range gets divided into six models and receives an upgraded engine offering more power and torque along with a host of electronic goodies.\nTriumph Motorcycles has upgraded its very popular Tiger Explorer range for the model year 2016 which were revealed at the 2016 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Italy. With a host of mechanical and cosmetic changes for the new year, the 2016 Tiger Explorer range gets divided into six new models under two main variants \u2013 XR and XC, similar to the Tiger 800cc lineup. Also new are a host of electronic additions that further improve the touring and off-roading performance on the adventure bike.\nOn the outset, the 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer gets divided into the XC range comprising of the XC, XCx and XCa that are inclined towards touring while the XR lineup inclusive of the XR, XRx and XRt are dedicated to off-roading. The styling is subtly revised across the lineup with reworked side panels, revised headlight cluster and fuel tank. The Tiger Explorer range looks sharper now, courtesy of the updates.\nAn array of new features come loaded on the 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer with the most significant being the electrically adjustable windscreen, a first for the adventure bike segment along with heated grips and seats available. You also get cornering ABS, Hill Hold Control (HHC) and traction control. There are now five rider modes, four of which are pre-set while the fifth can be completely customised by the owner. The top 4 variants of the Tiger Explorer are equipped with the Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS) that allows the rider to electronically adjust the front and rear suspension damping while it automatically adapts the rear shock preload setting depending on the surface.\nThe base XR and XC versions though come equipped with a WP suspension setting, missing out on the semi-active unit. In terms of power, the 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer range uses the same 1215cc in-line three-cylinder, 12-valve engine now upgraded to be a Euro 4 compliant unit. The motorbike has received a new exhaust system with a larger catalytic converter and updated Ride-by-Wire software for improved power and torque. The specifications are yet to be revealed."} +{"text": "Music in Mali: Life is Hard, Music is Good\nWednesday, August 9th @ 7:30 pm\nMusic In Mali: Life Is Hard, Music Is Good\u201d is a feature-length documentary about the musicians, dancers, and everyday people of Mali who are creating inspiring heartfelt music in some of the most difficult living conditions of West Africa. The crew from System Krush Productions have been going to Mali for a decade to record and document the lives of musicians such as Djelimady Tounkara, Lobi Traor\u00e9, Mangala Camara, Dejenba Seck, and Toumani Diabate, in intimate settings, performing their music and sharing their story. From one of the world\u2019s most impoverished countries viewers will hear the music that has inspired artists all around the globe including celebrities such as Bonnie Raitt, Damon Albarn, Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder, and Bannning Eyre. From the villages of Segou to the ghettos of Bamako the message is clear \u201cLife is hard, music is good\u201d.\nTickets available: HERE"} +{"text": "Telecommunication Networks Group\nTheses at Politecnico\nFramework for performance evaluation of web-based and native networked music performance applications\nResearch Groups Telecommunication Networks Group\nThesis type SIMULATION/ANALYSIS\nDescription Networked music performance (NMP) enables remote musicians to perform together by means of low-latency audio/video streaming over a telecommunication network.\nThe objective of this thesis is to design an assessment framework to evaluate the performance and usability of various NMP solutions. The performance evaluation is carried out in terms of resources used, network bandwidth, audio quality (audio codec + packet loss concealment), mouth-to-ear latency and so on. The usability of the various tools instead will be carried out using a series of usability metrics. The project activities include initial research on the state-of-the-art tools which can be used for the various metric evaluations, followed by the development of a framework which can be used to quantitatively assess the performance of different NMP tools, which can be either web-application or native tools. In the last part of the thesis, the developed framework will be then used to evaluate the performance of various NMP tools.\nRequired skills Programming skills; previous experience with GNU/Linux\nDeadline 30/07/2024 PROPONI LA TUA CANDIDATURA"} +{"text": "talk: Cyber Lessons, Learned and Unlearned\nDistinguished talk by Prof. Gene Spafford, Purdue University\nThe UMBC Center for Cybersecurity (UCYBR) & The Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering (CSEE) Present:\nCyber Lessons, Learned and Unlearned\nProfessor Eugene Spafford\nProfessor of Computer Science & Executive Director Emeritus of the Purdue CERIAS (Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security), Purdue University\n1-2 pm ET Tuesday 20 April 2021\nDr. Eugene Spafford is a professor with an appointment in Computer Science at Purdue University, where he has served on the faculty since 1987. He is also a professor of Philosophy (courtesy), a professor of Communication (courtesy), a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (courtesy) and a Professor of Political Science (courtesy). He serves on a number of advisory and editorial boards. Spafford\u2019s current research interests are primarily in the areas of information security, computer crime investigation and information ethics. He is generally recognized as one of the senior leaders in the field of computing.\nAmong other things, Spaf (as he is known to his friends, colleagues, and students) is Executive Director Emeritus of the Purdue CERIAS (Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security), and was the founder and director of the (superseded) COAST Laboratory. He is Editor-on-Chief of the Elsevier journal Computers & Security, the oldest journal in the field of information security, and the official outlet of IFIP TC-11.\nSpaf has been a student and researcher in computing for over 40 years, 35 of which have been in security-related areas. During that time, computing has evolved from mainframes to the Internet of Things. Of course, along with these changes in computing have been changes in technology, access, and both how we use and misuse computing resources. Who knows what the future holds?\nIn this UCYBR talk, Spaf will reflect upon this evolution and trends and discuss what he sees as significant \u201clessons learned\u201d from history. Will we learn from our past? Or are we destined to repeat history (again!) and never break free from the many cybersecurity challenges that continue to impact our world? Join UCYBR and CSEE for an engaging and informative presentation from one of the most respected luminaries of the cybersecurity field!\nMore information about Spaf\u2019s distinguished career in cybersecurity, his publications, talks, and more can be found at https://spaf.cerias.purdue.edu/.\nHost: Dr. Richard Forno"} +{"text": "Free Zoom Presentation:\nThe Art of Travel: India through the Jewish History Lens \u2013 A Personal Journey\nHosted by: New City Library, NY\nDate & Time: Wednesday, August 4, at 7:00 pm EST U.S.\nIrene Shaland, a Jewish historian, came to see India as not just another country on her exploration list but as a place in space and time where one comes for self-discovery and personal growth. You have to know deep down why you are coming to India. If you do know why, you are bound to discover the most refined beauty and the deepest spirituality. Travelling through India, you will gradually learn \u2013 like peeling the onion, layer after layer \u2013 some very important truths about yourself and history, about people and myths they create. Something unexpected and wonderful might happen during this trip.\nHopefully, India, unique among the world civilizations with its seven thousand years of uninterrupted traditions, will forever become an integral part of your mental landscape. For Irene, a passionate Jewish history aficionado, India has changed her own understanding of Jewish identity. And this presentation will illustrate how and why this happened.\nJoin Irene on a virtual trip through layers of historic periods, artistic and architectural styles, and a multitude of cultural traditions and fascinating Indian Jewish stories of origin. This presentation, enriched by Alex Shaland\u2019s photography, will transport you to Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Ellora and Ajanta caves, Cochin, and finally \u2013 Mumbai.\nThis event is free, but a reservation is required. Please follow the link to the library website to register:\nPhone: (845)-634-4997 ext. 139\nMeet the presenter Irene Shaland.\nTake a look at the schedule of our events: Schedule of Events."} +{"text": "Rent Your Miami Properties Quickly Through Our Extensive Advertising Campaign\nSome property managers charge an extra advertising fee to find you a renter. Because of our volume and successful marketing strategy, we\u2019re able to offer an unparalleled level of exposure to your Miami rental property at no extra cost to you!\n1) Your property will be listed in Multiple Listing Service (MLS), by far the most used service for leasing a home. The listing for your property will be seen by the public as well as hundreds of realtors who will be able to show your property to their clients.\n2) We cooperate with over 200 realtors, who list our rental properties on their websites.\n3) There will be a \u201cFor Rent\u201d sign placed on your property to attract potential renters (as long as the sign is approved by your Community Association\u2019s regulation).\n4) In addition, we list your property on a number of major real estate related websites. Because of wide exposure, most properties will receive a minimum of 4-5 inquiries each week on average, and a lot more if it is located in a popular neighborhood."} +{"text": "Safe Pass Cork Training Courses\nAbout our Safe Pass Cork Training Courses:\nSafe Pass Cork training courses are carried out by Occupli, who has been a fully registered SOLAS Training provider for nearly 20 years. We have trained thousands of successful candidates in SOLAS Safe Pass training courses nationwide since then. Our course cost includes SOLAS fee, tea/coffee, and free parking.\nAs a leading provider our pass rate is very high. Prices are always most competitive.\nOur trainers are full-time safety professionals in addition to being highly experienced instructors. For full details of our Safe Pass Cork training courses including price, schedule, content and more of this legally prescribed course see the information below. Occupli also provide a number of PRIVATE courses every month.\nOnline booking option ONLY available to those with Irish PPS number.\nIf you do not have one, please contact us.\n\u201cPark Developments had a large number of attendees at the Occupli Safepass courses and all attendees were very complimentary about the courses and instructors\u201d\nDuration: 1 Day\nParticipants: Up to 20 participants\nAssessment: Written assessment as set out by SOLAS.\nAccreditation: On full completion of this course each person will receive a SOLAS Safe Pass Card. This will be sent out by SOLAS 4/6 weeks later.\n- Raise industry status of safety awareness\n- Make sure all people on site complete training\n- Manage a register of trained personnel\n- Provide all attendees with a Safe Pass Card\nAll construction site and Local Authority personnel\n- Health & Safety Legislation\n- Reasons for safety\n- AR & E procedure\n- Health and hygiene\n- Manual handling\n- Working at heights\n- Electricity under/over ground\n- HH equipment and tools\n- Noise and vibrations\n- Excavations and Confined spaces\nEach attendee of Safe Pass Cork training courses is required to have each of the following:\n- PPS Number (The following documents only are accepted for proof of PPS. 1. Letter from Revenue, 2. Public services card, 3. European health card)\n- One passport sized photo\n- Stamped self-addressed envelope\n- Good standard of English"} +{"text": "On this episode of Messy in the Middle, Sharon is joined by Jenny Taylor. Jenny Taylor is most well known over the past decade for being the founder of the Famous Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography where her team transforms the everyday woman into a bombshell at her private luxury boudoir studios located in Chicago, Nashville, and Southern California. All women are welcome with clients ranging from 21-85 years old. She has refined the word \u201cboudoir\u201d to now mean \u201cconfidence for all women\u201d where you can bring in any wardrobe you feel confident in, including lingerie, a cute dress, or even jeans!\nJenny is a Serial Entrepreneur starting at the age of 3 years old and currently owns 4 companies. One of her companies \u201cThe sparkle Lifestyle\u201d which includes Women\u2019s Transformational Retreats in Laguna Beach + 1 on 1 Coaching where she gives the tools that she has learned from investing over a quarter of a million dollars + hundred of hours of training to women on how to #LiveTheirBestLife She is also a Private Investor in Real Estate all over the USA and an Associate Producer in a Movie \u201cRoe V Wade\u201d which debuts in 2021.\nSharon and Jenny dive into what it is like to own a business and the key things that are required to run and own a successful business. Jenny shares that she has never been in the business of \u2018selling\u2019 but in the business of helping others and finding every way she can help others with what they need.\nJenny shares how she has been able to maintain a successful business through mandated shutdowns and how to stand up for yourself and your business during these times. Sharon and Jenny discuss the importance of following your instincts and having a solid business plan that can weather tough times.\nJenny has built her businesses in such a genuine way. She believes that you should never burn bridges and never promise anything you can\u2019t deliver. Throughout the episode, you can hear how genuine Jenny is and how all of the mess that comes with life experiences and business beginnings have led her to spread as much joy and light as possible to everyone she comes across.\nJenny Taylor Instagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/EverythingJennyTaylor/\nJenny Talor Boudoir Photography \u2013 http://www.jennytaylorboudoirs.com/\nJenny Taylor Website \u2013 http://www.jennytaylor.com/\nSparkle Retreats \u2013 http://www.jennytaylor.com/womensluxuryretreats"} +{"text": "The Department of State Services (DSS) revealed it has uncovered a plot by some \u201ckey players\u201d to thwart the May 29, inauguration of the President-Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and foist an Interim Government in Nigeria.\nFrom a statement released by the DSS spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunanya, on Wednesday, March 29, it stated that some persons have weighed various options, which includes foisting an interim government after obtaining frivolous court injunctions to forestall the inauguration of new executive administrations and legislative houses at the Federal and State levels.\nRead the full statement below;\n\u201cThe Department of State Services (DSS) has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria,\u201d the statement read.\n\u201cThe Service considers the plot, being pursued by these entrenched interests, as not only an aberration but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crisis,\u201d\n\u201cThe illegality is totally unacceptable in a democracy and to the peace loving Nigerians. This is even more so that the machination is taking place after the peaceful conduct of the elections in most parts of the country,\u201d\n\u201cThe planners, in their many meetings, have weighed various option, which include, among others, to sponsor endless violent mass protests in major cities to warrant a declaration of State of Emergency,\u201d\n\u201cAnother is to obtain frivolous court injunctions to forestall the inauguration of new executive administration and legislative houses at the Federal and State levels,\u201d\n\u201cThe DSS supports the President and Commander-in-Chief in his avowed commitment to a hitch-free handover and will assiduously work in this direction,\u201d\n\u201cIt also supports the Presidential Transition Council and other such related bodies in the State. It will collaborate with them and sister security and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless inaugurations comes 29th May, 2023,\u201d\n\u201cConsequently, the Service strongly warns those organising to thwart democracy in the country to retract from their devious schemes and orchestrations.\u201d\n\u201cStakeholders, notably judicial authorities, media and the Civil Society, are enjoined to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability of the nation,\u201d\n\u201cWhile its monitoring continues, the DSS will not hesitate to take decisive and necessary legal steps against these misguided elements to frustrate their obnoxious intentions,\u201d\nThe just concluded national elections, has been condemned as a sham, amid protestations by opposition parties. There has been documented evidence of violence, voter suppression and outright fraud in the elections. Despite the mounting evidence, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had gone ahead to declare the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, as the winner of the presidential elections."} +{"text": "- Tools that help you build and document better Access databases\n- Free demos\n- All support Access 2016\nEzy Filter PLUS and Ezy Reporter PLUS Data Analysis Pack Two tools for the price of one! Ezy Filter PLUS lets you easily filter any data form in any Access database, and with Ezy Reporter PLUS easily create output for any Access database. Add code options allow developers to add Ezy Filter/Reporter to their applications. Versions for Access 2000/2002/2003/2007/2010/2013/2016.\nMS Access Object Dependency Browser (ODB) The easy way to explore all objects, object collections, and dependencies of your Access database. Microsoft introduced a native object dependency viewer in Access2003. ODB goes much further. ODB supports Access 97, Access 2000, Access 2002, Access2003, Access 2007, Access 2010, Access 2013, and Access 2016, and all dependency views are integrated into the one treeview.\nEzy Exporter Premium Wizard The functionality Microsoft forgot! The easy way to export Access unlimited objects and data in bulk. Access 2002/2003/2007/2010/2013 versions support XML.\nEzy SQL Editor and Builder The ultimate SQL assistant: font options, find and replace, keywords assistant, parameter wizard, SQL string parsing & formatting, table and field references, insert formatted SQL Strings into modules or copy to the Clipboard, preview action queries. Versions for Access 2007/2010/2013/2016.\nEzy Documenter Premium Edition Automatically documents and prints in fully formatted Access reports all the objects in your Access database: tables and fields, table relations, query definitions, forms and record sources, reports and record sources, code modules, macros, data access pages, references, custom command bars, and database properties. The Premium Edition allows user customization of each Ezy Documenter Database Report. Reports can be exported in varied formats. In v6.2 users can now save database object reports as tables in the database being documented. Versions for Access 2000/2002/2003/2007/2010/2013/2016.\nSmart Form+ Wizard Create smart and lightweight Access forms. Build ready to run forms with built-in navigation and auto-filtering. SmartForm+ was featured on the MS Office Home Page in a Spotlight on Access section. The new SmartFormPlus ADP Bundle includes the new\nSmartForm ADP Wizard for Access 2000/2002/2003/2007/2010 ADP Projects. Featured in the March 2005 issue of Access Advisor magazine (page 8) in the article, Access Solutions Advisor: Find out what tools, add-ins, and modules help make it easier to develop and maintain your Microsoft Access applications"} +{"text": "This year has already been incredible for Future Fuel: The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) went live in May allowing for two OZEV-funded projects to be awarded within the week. The division also launched its new consultancy service in early 2022 and by July had won Partner of the Year at the ACE Awards.\nAs knowledge leaders, they are a conduit for news and updates, always readily available to share their expansive knowledge on EV charging. As of 2022, Future Fuel has made more than 40 presentations at live events \u2013 and given more than 100 online to passionate property managers explaining the benefits of preparing blocks for EV uptake.\nThis uptake is very important to not only our sector but the world we now live in. The Road to Zero strategy is aiming for at least half of new cars and 40% of vans to be ultra-low emissions by 2030, and car buyers will all have to go electric by 2035. This is a hint at where the leasehold sector is heading, and Future Group responded in record time, launching Future Fuel in 2019 and henceforth training staff to cope with future demand.\nNow, 3 years later, Future Fuel has successfully secured a total of \u00a360,200 worth of OZEV funding on behalf of their clients this summer alone. Despite a large sum, it spans only five sites from the Royal Docks in London all the way down to Brighton & Hove and a total of 119 bays. \u201cAll buildings and all leases are different, so a one-size-fits-all solution is not viable,\u201d Jamie explains, \u201cBy using our consultancy service, property managers can be confident that we will source the best possible solution for their block or portfolio. [\u2026] As OZEV-approved installers, we are happy to secure the funding on our client\u2019s behalf as well as handle the installation from start to finish- to our exacting standards.\u201d\nThis funding will help with the lion\u2019s share of leaseholders\u2019 installation costs and is expected to drive up interest in EVs even further. Now more than ever leaseholders are recognising the benefits of electric vehicles and with Future Fuel Solutions, they are in the best of hands.\nThe time is now to take advantage of this new funding. Future Group are already ready for whatever the future brings; through Future Fuel Solutions, they are sharing knowledge, reviewing projects, and providing independent advice on charge point installations and payment solutions.\nFor any enquiries contact Future Fuel directly\u2026\nT: 020 3826 9999"} +{"text": "Does it really matter which of these hypercars and one supercar are fastest at takeoff? Yes, well sort of. The Porsche 918 hybrid supercar is pitted against the McLaren 650S and Koeningsegg Agera R.\nThe horsepower stats are brutal, at its heart the 918 features a normally aspirated 4.8-litre, mid-mounted V8 twinned with an electric powerplant, the combined power output is 875bhp, 0-62mph is 2.8 seconds.\nThe Koeningsegg is powered by a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that churns out 1,140 horsepower and a brutal 885 lb-ft. of torque, 0-62mph takes 2.8 seconds and the \u2018Segg\u2019 can reach a top speed of 273mph.\nThe McLaren 650s is out of its league here, its essentially an entry level supercar whereas the other two are considered to be hypercars. The 650S is powered by a 3.8-litre V8, twin-turbo engine developing 641 bhp (478 kW; 650 PS) and 500 lb\u00b7ft (680 N\u00b7m) of torque, 0-62mph takes 3 seconds.\nSo you reckon this drag race is won by the \u2018Segg\u2019 with its superior power-to-weight-ratio right? Wrong. The Porsche 918, despite being around 200kg heavier, blasts into the lead. Maybe it was due to a better start or better traction control software but it just goes to show that unlimited power doesn\u2019t give you the drag race bragging rights."} +{"text": "\u2013 Proceeds to further build commercial infrastructure and drive product adoption\nMolecular Health, a leader in cloud-based healthcare decision support technology to enable evidence-based treatment decisions and improved outcomes, today announced that it has raised \u20ac25 million in private financing to expand commercial adoption of its healthcare decision engine. The round was led by current investor dievini, an investor in global life and health sciences companies. With the completion of this round of financing, Molecular Health has raised a total of approximately \u20ac100 million.\n\u201cBig data is largely driving decision-making for today\u2019s physicians, diagnostic labs, and pharmaceutical companies. However, the sheer volume of data that exists today and its continuous, rapid expansion makes it increasingly complicated to digest and apply in a practical way,\u201d said Lutz Voelker, Chief Executive Officer of Molecular Health. \u201cOur platform integrates these data into the most comprehensive biomedical data warehouse in the world and quickly interprets information to generate accurate and actionable insights that drive important healthcare decisions, leading to both personalized treatment and more efficient therapy development. We greatly appreciate the continued support of dievini and look forward to expanding the company\u2019s commercial infrastructure and driving adoption of our solutions.\u201d\n\u201cMedicine is in one of its biggest changes ever, as molecular data and information are becoming the new currency in healthcare,\u201d said Friedrich von Bohlen, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of dievini. \u201cWe recognized long ago that Molecular Health was one of the most forward-thinking organizations in healthcare, with the unique potential to improve outcomes and health through the power of integrative computing and IT-based interpretation. We are excited to expand our support of Molecular Health, who are at the forefront of modern medicine, helping people in healthcare organizations improve understanding, interpretation and decision making.\u201d"} +{"text": "Custom Mini Popcorn Boxes\nTo supply small quantities of popcorn to the kids or to other people, personalized popcorn containers are utilized. These boxes are basically custom popcorn boxes that are stripped boxes and are manufactured with food-grade, thin and high-quality paper cards. These custom mini popcorn boxes are mostly utilized for the delivery of the popcorn to the end-user in small quantities and easy-to-grip styled boxes.\nCustom Small Popcorn Boxes\nLike the custom popcorn boxes are mostly printed white with & red or any other coloured stripes in vertical shapes. These boxes are made in the shape which is smaller at the bottom while they are a small wider at the top and are made in lidless or topless styled boxes.\nThe paper card to make the custom popcorn cups are made especially with heat-absorbing material, so that, the hot popcorns may not damage the hands of the eaters and consumers.\nWe Offer the Best Packaging Solutions\nBUY Packaging Boxes has been engaged in the box packaging industry for the past decade. Our years of serving clients from a huge range of niches let us promote them from start to end. Use a convenient online quote form engine on our website to get a quote immediately and obtain an estimate of your custom popcorn boxes from our well-familiar price estimators.\nOur expert sales team consists of qualified operators who are available round the clock to help you at every step. They provide one-on-one consultation from start to end and assure you answer you\u2019re every query regarding personalized popcorn containers. We charge no die-cut cost so you get the cheapest prices. We make any custom packaging boxes with a logo in our high-tech printing facilities located across the UK, and the USA minimizes the time required to deliver the boxes. This allows us to offer a short lead-time for custom popcorn boxes so you get them in as low as 8 to 12 business days.\nWe do not have any no minimum box order limit so you can order wholesale popcorn boxes in any quantity or order as minimum as 100 boxes. Once you give go-ahead for production, we produce your popcorn packaging boxes utilising automated manufacturing equipment that assures they are exactly how you want.\nOur certified inspectors work under ISO 9001 certified quality control system to make sure every custom popcorn cup is right as per your specifications. They verify the material, shape and printing, and remove any box that has errors or defects. In the end, we send only high-quality personalized popcorn containers to the shipping department for sending to you. 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Approximately 50 married couples aged 25 to 40 years are to be used in this study. It is predicted that the methods used, particularly the discrete emotion task, will lead to useful, valid results and a more accurate understanding of emotions as complex, functional, and discrete. We hypothesize that female gender, marital satisfaction, intelligence, and physiological linkage will correlate positively with empathic accuracy, and that physiological arousal and empathic accuracy will be negatively correlated.\n|Berkeley Psychophysiology Laboratory. University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley, California.\n|Kalamazoo College Psychology Senior Individualized Projects Collection\n|Senior Individualized Projects. Psychology.;\n|U.S. copyright laws protect this material. Commercial use or distribution of this material is not permitted without prior written permission of the copyright holder. All rights reserved.\n|Empathic Accuracy in Young Married Couple Conversations"} +{"text": "All HEAL courses have been developed in close collaboration with wound care experts and endorsed by the European Wound Management Association and wound care organisations from around the world ensuring high quality peer reviewed e-learning modules.\nMeet the authors of HEAL\nAll HEAL courses has been developed by clinicians for clinicians\nAuthor of Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Pressure Ulcer Management.\nBoard-certified nurse in wound care, with 35 plus years of first-hand clinical expertise.\nAuthor of Diabetic Foot Ulcer.\nChief Surgeon at the Copenhagen Wound Healing Center and consultant at Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen.\nAuthor of Skin Integrity, Moist Wound Healing & Wound Healing.\nPrincipal Lecturer, Programme Lead MSc Clinical Dermatology / Skin Integrity\nThe University of Hertfordshire\nDr. Christian M\u00fcnter\nAuthor of Leg Ulcers.\nGeneral Practitioner specialising in General Medicine and Phlebology (venous diseases).\nDr. David H. Keast\nAuthor of Wound Infection.\nMedical Director of the Outpatient Chronic Wound Management Clinic at the Parkwood Institute, London Ontario."} +{"text": "Very happy to share that a project with the participation of S\u00e9rgio F. Sousa (BioSIM) in collaboration with Antti Posso, Piia Bartos and Astrid Subrizi (Univ of Eastern Finland) has been selected for funding by the Academy of Finland.\nThis 3-years project (AptaSIMS) will receive 500 k\u20ac for simulations on aptamer design for targeted drug delivery. In addition, to project will also secure access to the LUMI supercomputer, the fastest supercomputer in Europe and the third fastest globally (the Top500 list published in May 2023). LUMI is also the seventh greenest supercomputer on the planet (the Green500 list published in May 202).\nAptamers are short RNA or DNA sequences that bind to their target proteins with high affinity and specificity. Traditionally aptamers are screened using a methodology called SELEX that is laborious and random. Here we want to include rational design into the development of aptamers using computational methodologies. By using the 3D structure of the aptamer and the target protein we can optimize the binding interactions and test experimentally only the most promising aptamers. This methodology can revolutionize aptamer design by making it easier, more rational and cheaper.\nMore details can be found here."} +{"text": "On 27th September 2022, a F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 50 fighter aircraft, currently being based at Misawa Air Base, reached a milestone of 10,000 flying hours. The Viper from Misawa was the second Block 50 jet to achieve that impressive accomplishment, and the third overall F-16 in the United States Air Force.\nThe aircraft that clocked over the 10,000 flying hours last week, was the \u00b4913\u00b4, currently assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, 35th Operations Group of the 35th Fighter Wing. The milestone flight was performed by Lt. Col. Jordan Kahn, commander of the 13th FS.\nAirfield in Misawa, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a joint air base of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, the USAF and the US Navy. The base includes the Pacific Air Forces facilities and is the home of the 35th Fighter Wing and its two fighter squadrons, equipped with the F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.\nThe 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron was activated on 2nd May 1966, then being a part of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing and equipped with F-105 Thunderchief and F-4D Phantom II aircraft. Shortly after achieving the combat ready status, the Squadron took part in the Vietnam War.\nIn 1971, the 13th Squadron adopted a panther as its mascot, nicknamed \u00b4Eldridge\u00b4, after one of its pilots. On 15th August 1985, with its approval by the USAF, the black panther became the official emblem of the unit. According to the Squadron\u00b4s statement, the panther symbolizes the lightning quick reaction to aggression, while the number 13 honours members of the squadron who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.\nThe 13th Squadron is operating from Misawa air base since June of 1985. Over the next years, the unit was many times deployed for combat missions, including Afghanistan, Iraq and Jordan. In 1996 the tail code of the Squadron was changed from \u00b4MJ\u00b4 to \u00b4WW\u00b4, honouring the unit\u00b4s contribution in the Vietnam War and the \u00b4Wild Weasel\u00b4 combat missions performed by the 13th Squadron during that conflict.\nCover photo: A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron (FS) gets inspected on the flight line before taking off to reach its 10,000 flight hour milestone at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. (USAF photo by Sr. Airman Leon Redfern). All photos \u00a9 U.S. Department of Defence (DoD). DoD information materials were used, in compliance with Public Domain licence. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."} +{"text": "Transform your space with a reflection of your love\nThis beautifully crafted mirror is not just a reflection of your faces, but a reflection of the bond you share. 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The award honors living alumni who personify the college\u2019s tradition of excellence \u2013 bringing distinction to themselves and to their alma mater through outstanding achievements.\nBarr graduated from KSU in 1967 with a bachelor\u2019s of science degree in feed technology with an emphasis on animal nutrition and a minor in chemistry. While attending KSU, Barr was a member of Alpha Mu, the honorary milling fraternity.\nBarr is the president and chief executive of Bill Barr & Company, which was founded by his father in 1956. Barr also served in the United States Army with the Military Intelligence Corps from 1968 through 1970 before returning to the family business.\nBarr has served as chairman of the board of directors for the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). He has been very active in AFIA through many projects and served on many committees within the association, including being a trustee of IFEEDER, the Institute for Feed Education & Research. He is active in community projects including the Red Feather Club with United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City, Salvation Army of Kansas City and Friends of Art.\nBarr\u2019s further education includes business management and financial management courses with The Wharton School of Business. He is a former member of Manufacturers\u2019 Agents National Association (MANA), former board member of the National Feed Ingredients Association (NFIA), past president of the Kansas Grain & Feed Manufacturer\u2019s Association, past president of the Kansas City Feed Club, and is currently serving on the advisory board of U.S. Bank in Overland Park, Kansas.\nEarlier in 2014, Barr was a recipient of the KSU Department of Grain Science outstanding alumni award.\nBarr is married to Kim Rock of Kansas City and has 3 grown stepchildren."} +{"text": "Everyone loves intellect devourers. Who doesn\u2019t enjoy having their brain replaced by an actual brain with legs? It\u2019s silly yet scary, a quintessential D&D monster. The little critters have always been dangerous, but in the 5th edition of D&D they are absurd. They are so deadly that I wouldn\u2019t recommend ever using them. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have fun with them.\nAll it took is a realization: given how easily a 5e intellect devourer can defeat most people, you won\u2019t ever meet one out in the open. Instead, you\u2019ll encounter people and monsters who\u2019ve once met the critters, and now carry them inside. One could even create a model for just how easily the IDs would spread. There clearly was a need (there wasn\u2019t). So I made one such tool, using a Mandrake equation to estimate the odds an ID had taken over the person you\u2019ve just met.\nGive it a try: ID Odds Tool"} +{"text": "Every year, Houston sees its fair share of stormy and windy weather, either from summer thunderstorms, tropical disturbances, or strong winter winds. After a storm, homeowners are often concerned about the stability and appearance of property, as well as personal safety, when limbs and trees fall due to high winds.\nUnfortunately, disreputable and unscrupulous tree crews make an appearance after stormy weather to make a fast profit off property owners in need of immediate tree help. These dangerous and unprofessional tree crews may have their own truck, a few workers, and some equipment, but they are far from professional, safe, or reliable. In today\u2019s blog post, we\u2019ll look at the four signs of a disreputable tree company to help property owners avoid becoming a victim of unscrupulous tree crews.\nDemanding Payment In Advance\nSoliciting Tree Jobs Door-To-Door\nProvide No Written Estimates or Work Orders\nDisregard Safety Practices and Tree Care Standards\nDisreputable tree crews and amateur workers offering their immediate services will typically not adhere to any OSHA safety standards, performing their work without safety goggles, tree harnesses, or cables and ropes to securely bring down large branches or tree trunks. They will also use unstable ladders and will work too close to power lines, jeopardizing their safety and health. In addition, these amateur tree crews will make recommendations for tree care services not endorsed by the tree care industry, such as tree topping. Tree topping is when the tree crown is cut down to keep limbs or branches from growing too tall, but severely harms the tree\u2019s health.\nProperty owners do themselves and their property a major favor when they can avoid hiring disreputable and unprofessional tree crews to work on their property. When tree emergencies occur, Houston property owners can rely on Embark Services to safely and efficiently remove fallen trees and limbs with professionalism and reliability. Embark Services offers a full range of tree care and landscape services, including emergency tree services, tree pruning, tree removal, tree planting, landscape maintenance, debris removal, cabling and bracing, and tree evaluation. Contact Embark Services for more information on their outstanding tree care services, or go online to request a free consultation today!"} +{"text": "Oswell called on the public to petition the government to 'put on the brakes and follow through on a serious examination of the impact this proposed project will have on our environment and our businesses.'\nOn Wednesday, Royal Caribbean said it got the government's green light to open its first Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island, with plans for the 17-acre project to begin receiving cruisers in 2025.\nIn a statement, Oswell alleged 'potentially devastating impacts to the Paradise Island coastline and the pristine beaches with any expansion of beach areas, overwater cabanas, seawalls, jetties or other structures.' She particularly cited concerns about potential impact to the thriving coral reef at the north seabed.\nOswell also said the impact of additional boat traffic in Nassau harbor to ferry guests, supplies, employees and other support service workers has not been adequately addressed.\nFurther concerns by the Atlantis chief pertain to desalination and wastewater treatment, emergency services/evacuation for large numbers of people using the Beach Club and the privatization of Paradise Island's last public beach.\nLost business downtown?\n'The proposed beach project would assure that thousands of RCI visitors to Paradise Island will bypass our downtown, negatively impacting merchants, restaurants and other venues that rely on tourism,' Oswell asserted.\nIn taking her stance, Oswell is challenging one of Atlantis Paradise Island's major customers since Royal Caribbean sends many cruisers to the attraction on excursions.\nGovernment plans environmental impact assessment\nBahamas Tourism Minister Chester Cooper told Eyewitness News his ministry is aware of Atlantis\u2019s concerns and assured the project will be 'vetted properly.' Cooper also said the project's approval is subject to an environmental impact assessment and an environmental management plan, and Department of Environmental Planning and Protection is aware of the questions raised by Atlantis and remains satisfied these will be addressed as a part of the normal process.\nSeatrade Cruise News reached out to Royal Caribbean for reaction, and the company initially said it would be commenting but did not end up doing so.\nCopyright \u00a9 2024. All rights reserved. Seatrade, a trading name of Informa Markets (UK) Limited.\n|Add Seatrade Cruise News to your Google News feed."} +{"text": "UK ministers are planning to use cancellation of a made-up debt to help meet their overseas aid target. Sudan currently \u2018owes\u2019 \u00a3678 million ($1bn) to the UK, and might qualify for debt cancellation in the next few years.\nThe Department for International Development (DFID) have admitted in an email to Jubilee Debt Campaign that any debt cancellation for Sudan would contribute to meeting the UK government\u2019s aid targets. Jubilee Debt Campaign calculate that this theoretical money could account for as much as 7% of the aid budget.\nThe debt cancellation would cost the UK government nothing and will not make any more money available to Sudan. No repayments have been made by Sudan since the country defaulted on its debt in 1984. Yet the UK government is charging very high interest rates of 10-12% per year, increasing the original debt from \u00a3173 million to the current theoretical \u00a3678 million.\nThe money is owed to UK Export Finance (formerly ECGD), a unit of Vince Cable\u2019s Department for Business. UK Export Finance backed commercial loans to Sudan during the Cold War to buy British exports. The department say that they do not know what exports the original loans in the 1970s and 1980s were for.\nTim Jones, Senior Policy Officer at the Jubilee Debt Campaign, said:\n\u201cAny debt cancellation for Sudan is not aid. The debt comes from loans to win business for Britain in the Cold War. Most of the debt is made-up money based on ridiculously high interest rates. The debt should be cancelled because it is unjust and unpayable, not used to meet targets and massage figures.\n\u201cVince Cable needs to come clean and audit all the debt claimed by UK Export Finance, to find out who loans really did and did not benefit.\u201d\nSudanese debt to the UK currently stands at \u00a3678m ($1bn), and is growing at \u00a320 million a year. Sudan is expected to enter the international debt relief scheme in the next two years. If, for example, Sudan\u2019s debt were cancelled in 2014, it would stand at \u00a3740m, totalling 7% of the aid budget.\nSudan owes Western governments $12 billion in total. Other countries are charging similarly high interest rates as the UK. If all western countries plan in the same way as the UK to use any debt cancellation to meet aid targets, this could knock $12 billion off aid spending in one year; around 12% of official aid.\n1.Jubilee Debt Campaign is the UK coalition campaigning for cancellation of unjust and unpayable poor country debt.\n3.The UK government says it does not know what it lent money for which led to the original debt being created (seehttp://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-17d.33178.h andhttp://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-16a.45330.h)."} +{"text": "From Dawn to Dusk, 2022 (SOLD)\nThe delicate light of dawn leads into the day and to a lilac hued sunset.\nFresh hand coloured porcelain rolled, cut and press moulded onto\nplaster moulds of origami-folded fabric, this creates the rippled edge.\nSee how the porcelain and its shadows change as day changes to night.\nThe mount and frame is custom made, hand-painted with a rich blue and edged with oak.\nFramed and ready to hang 41 x 41cm\nCapturing the Light in 3D...\nMy work focuses on light and shadow and the starting point for this work was my Grandfather Silvester's beautiful hand carved mantle shelf which sits above the fireplace in my dining room.\nThe words 'POST TENEBRAS LUX\u2019 and their meaning 'Light After Darkness\u2019 fascinated me as a child and took on even greater significance after our world's shared experience over the last two extraordinary years.\nLike creatures thrown into darkness we have begun to emerge back into daylight.\nThis series of porcelain sculptures captures the changing hues of light through different time frames. In essence - painting light in 3D, with porcelain.\nAs always, colour is worked into the porcelain body and the surface and edge ripples come from pressing the porcelain onto moulds of folded origami.\nThe porcelain is unglazed and fired right through to 1248\u00baC.\nPeaceful and contemplative works.\n. Day's End\n. Sunset (SOLD)\n. The Midnight Hour\n. From Dawn to Dusk\n. Dappled Light\n. The Golden Hour\n. Night and Day"} +{"text": "The Ducal Square was the Castle\u2019s parade ground. For centuries, it was the town\u2019s main square, near the palace, and home to the Town Hall. It used as a venue for festivals, \u201ccorral de comedias\u201d (open-air comedy theatre) and, above all, bullfights. Nowadays, scenes from the Passion of Christ take place here on Good Friday, in what is locally known as the \u201cMandato\u201d.\nThe rectangular square is accessed through an arched gateway. The houses around the square are three or four storeys high. One side of the square is taken by the Old Chapter House or Town Hall. The construction of this massive, austere building was completed in 1713. Alonso Moreno was the architect of this and all other buildings in this square.\nOnly the fa\u00e7ade and first bay have been preserved. From the 14th to the late 18th century, the history of the town is linked to the Duchy of Arcos. It could be argued that the monumentality of individual buildings is due to the generous patronage of these Lords.\nDuring the Ducal period, Marchena became a small, politically influential court. Most foundations had a religious disposition (except for the palace). This was the result of the mentality at that time."} +{"text": "The statement of fundamental truths listed below is intended to be a basis of fellowship and voluntary cooperation. The list is derived from the official Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths which represent the nonnegotiable tenants of faith that all Assemblies of God institutions adhere to.\nThis statement does not claim to contain all Biblical Truth, but the irreducible minimum for all full Gospel ministry. Thus, this statement of faith is essential because it provides an explanation of our understanding of what the Bible teaches, and thereby provides the framework in which our curriculum and instruction occurs.\nWe believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the infallible revelation of God to man, serving as our all sufficient rule for faith and practice.\nNature of God\nWe believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ was sent of God, begotten of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and came into the world as Savior for man\u2019s redemption.\nWhen Christ came to the earth in the incarnation, God\u2019s Life was housed in a body prepared by Mary. He was tested of the devil in every aspect of human life, crucified, resurrected, ascended to the Father and was glorified as the incorruptible seed, the Word of God (I Peter 1:23). This seed of Life is what is planted into the dead spirits of men by the miracle of the new birth.\nMan was created in the image of God and became alienated from God through Adam\u2019s sin. The Lord Jesus Christ came into this world, died for our sins according to the Scripture, giving His Life a sacrifice and shedding His Blood. Being reconciled by His death, the saving Life of Jesus Christ becomes the new nature that is to be fed and developed by the Holy Spirit in each Christian (Romans 5:10).\nWe believe in the ordinance of baptism by immersion as commanded in the Scriptures by our LORD for all believers, to appropriate their death with Christ on Calvary and rise with Him in newness of life.\nResurrection and Return of Christ\nWe believe Christ arose from the dead with a glorified body, ascended into heaven and is on the right hand of the Father as our Advocate and our High Priest. Three appearances of Christ were ordained in the Divine plan: the first was when he came into the world through the miracle of the incarnation; the second will occur when He returns for those who have received the cleansing of His Blood, the impartation of His Life, and have made themselves ready; the third will be when He returns with His saints to reign on earth for one thousand years.\nBaptism of the Holy Spirit and Divine Healing\nWe believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with evidence as in Acts 2:4. We believe that in God\u2019s redemption plan for man He has provided through His Son and by the Holy Spirit the miracle of healing for the body, soul and spirit.\nWe believe there will be a final judgment in which whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life will be consigned to the lake of fire.\nWe believe that God is bringing His Church to completion and expect to see an increasing demonstration of God\u2019s supernatural grace and power in meeting human need."} +{"text": "Prof. Agn\u00e8s Granier\nAgn\u00e8s Granier is a CNRS researcher and is currently Deputy Director of the Institute of Material Jean Rouxel in Nantes, France. She has been working for more than 30 years in the field of plasma processes for surface treatment and plasma surface interactions. She obtained her Ph D in Plasma Physics from the University Paris-Sud in Orsay, France. She got a first research experience in the field of microwave plasmas created by surface wave in the Laboratory of Physics of Gases and Plasmas in Orsay and was then recipient of a young researcher award from CNRS. In 1993, she moved to IMN in Nantes to develop research in the field of plasma surface interactions and thin film deposition by PECVD. She led the Plasma and Thin Films group from 2006 to 2012 and then served as Deputy Director of the Institute. She is currently a board member of the French Vacuum Society (SFV), member of a committee of the French research agency, member of scientific committees of different international Conferences and associate Editor of the Plasma Section of Frontiers in Physics."} +{"text": "Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has called on the Allan Labor Government to support sporting clubs in the region with much needed investment for crucial infrastructure upgrades.\nMs Cleeland has written to both the Treasurer and the Minister for Community Sport on behalf of the region\u2019s sporting clubs, asking that they be considered for funding opportunities as part of the $60 million Regional Community Sport Development Fund.\nThe fund was established to deliver projects in regional towns following Labor\u2019s shambolic failure to deliver the 2026 Commonwealth Games.\n\u201cSporting clubs are the lifeblood of our regional towns, and it has been so disheartening to see them ignored by this Government for so long,\u201d Ms Cleeland said.\n\u201cWhile the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games was a slap in the face for regional communities across the state, this Government now has a chance to show some support for our local sports clubs.\u201d\nLocal sporting clubs like Longwood Football Netball Club, Seymour Football Netball Club, Rushworth Bowls Club, and the Murchison-Toolamba Football Netball Club are just some of the many local organisations that have long been campaigning for much needed upgrades to their facilities.\n\u201cDespite these clubs being previously overlooked at the State Budget and numerous other opportunities, they have been incredibly determined in pushing to get these upgrades underway,\u201d Ms Cleeland said.\n\u201cSo many of our clubs are in desperate need of new and fit-for-purpose equipment, as well as amenities that can best serve the community.\n\u201cClubs like the Redlegs in Longwood have been relentlessly pushing for vital upgrades to their facilities, particularly to add female changerooms to deal with their growing netball program.\n\u201cOur local sports clubs are providing people with a strong sense of community, belonging, and an active lifestyle, and deserve all the support they can get.\u201d"} +{"text": "Tom Alter Biography: Discover the age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary of Tom Alter. This article provides information on Tom Alter\u2019s family, spouse, children, parents, height, weight, and more. Find out how tall your beloved celebrity is and how wealthy Tom Alter is.\nTom Alter, who was born on June 22, 1950 in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India, is one of the most prominent and wealthy actors. Torsten has a net worth of approximately $5 Million as of 1 June 2023.\nAlter was the son of American Presbyterian missionaries with English, Scottish, and Swiss-German ancestry. He was born in present-day Uttarakhand\u2019s Mussoorie and spent many years in Mumbai and the Himalayan hill station of Landour. In November of 1916, his ancestors left the United States for Madras, India. They then moved to and settled in Lahore, Pakistan, in the present day.\nHis father was a Sialkot native. Alter\u2019s family also divided in two after the Partition of India; his grandparents remained in Pakistan while his parents moved to India. After residing in Allahabad, Jabalpur, and Saharanpur, the family ultimately settled in Rajpur, Uttarakhand, in 1954. At the time, Rajpur was a small town located between Dehradun and Mussoorie. Alter has an elder sister named Martha Chen who teaches at Harvard University, and a poet brother named John.\nThomas Beach Alter (22 June 1950 \u2013 29 September 2017) was an American-born Indian actor. His most notable contributions were to Hindi cinema and Indian theatre.\nTom Alter Biography\n|Place of Birth\n|Barry Alter, Jim Alter\n|Carol Evans Alter\n|Jamie Alter, Afshaan Alter\nTom Alter Nationality\nMany individuals are curious about Tom Alter\u2019s ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, and race. Let\u2019s investigate! According to IMDb and Wikipedia, Tom Alter\u2019s ethnicity is unknown. In this article, we will update Tom Alter\u2019s religion and political views. Please revisit the article in a few days.\nTom Alter Net Worth\nTorsten is one of India\u2019s wealthiest actors. Tom Alter has a net worth of $5 million, according to our analysis of Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.\nAlter moved directly to Bombay after graduating from FTII and received his first opportunity in Chetan Anand\u2019s 1977 film Saheb Bahadur, starring Dev Anand. However, his first publication was Charas by Ramanand Sagar. Then came parts in Ram Bharose, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, and Parvarish. He dubbed for actor Jeevan for the innocent person of the twin roles performed by Jeevan in the film Amar Akbar Anthony.\nTom Alter Personal Life\nOur records indicate that Tom Alter is married to Carol Evans Alter. As of 12 January 2023, Tom Alter is currently single.\nRelationships trace: We have no trace of Tom Alter\u2019s past relationships. You may assist us in compiling the dating information for Tom Alter!\nTom Alter Height and Weight\nTom Alter\u2019s height is currently unavailable. Torsten\u2019s weight and measurements will be updated soon.\nWhat age does Tom Alter have?\n67 years (1950\u20132017) have passed.\nIs Jamie Alter the offspring of Tom?\nTom Alter\u2019s son, a Bollywood/theatre actor.\nWho is the wife of Tom Alter?\nCarol Evans Change\nIs Tom Alter an American Indian?\nIndian actor Thomas Beach Alter (22 June 1950 \u2013 29 September 2017). His most notable contributions were to Hindi cinema and Indian theatre. In 2008, he received the Padma Shri from the Indian government."} +{"text": "Cannabis provides a conundrum for treating pediatric oncology: While preclinical research provides clear mechanisms of action for cannabis\u2019s potential to treat pediatric oncology, clinical studies are difficult to conduct, due to the associated ethics. Here, we take a closer look at the state of current research.\nRylie Maedler shares her amazing journey from pediatric patient to teenage advocate. As a child, she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer with a high recurrence rate and, through treatment with cannabis, is now in remission. Here, she shares her incredible story to change laws and hearts with her powerful message.\nHere, Tracy Ryan discusses the journey her family has taken to find treatment for her daughter Sophie\u2019s brain tumor, the unexpected discovery of natural killer cells with Dr. Anahid Jewett, and the formation of their company NKore BioTherapeutics.\nWhen she was three-and-a-half years old, Brooklyn Hall was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, class 3, a rare and unique form of brain cancer. Here, her mother Meghan Hall shares how Brooklyn\u2019s prognosis drastically changed with the help of Rick Simpson Oil."} +{"text": "Table of Contents\nAetna Healthcare is a leading provider of health insurance and related services in the United States. With a vast network of healthcare professionals and facilities, Aetna offers comprehensive coverage and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and employers.\nUnderstanding Aetna Healthcare\nWhen it comes to healthcare, Aetna understands that every individual has unique requirements. Whether you are seeking coverage for preventive care, treatment of chronic conditions, or emergency medical services, Aetna has a range of plans to suit your needs. Their extensive network ensures that you have access to high-quality healthcare providers and facilities, no matter where you are.\nBenefits of Aetna Healthcare\nAetna Healthcare offers a wide array of benefits to its members. Firstly, they provide coverage for a broad range of medical services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription medications, and preventive care. Their plans also often include coverage for mental health services, dental care, and vision care.\nSecondly, Aetna places great emphasis on preventive care. They offer various wellness programs and resources to help members lead healthier lives. From fitness programs and nutrition counseling to smoking cessation support, Aetna encourages proactive healthcare practices.\nAccessibility and Convenience\nAetna Healthcare understands the importance of accessibility and convenience in healthcare. They offer an online portal and mobile app that allow members to easily manage their health benefits, find healthcare providers, and access important health information. This digital platform ensures that members can conveniently access their healthcare resources anytime, anywhere.\nPersonalized Support and Guidance\nOne of the key advantages of choosing Aetna Healthcare is the personalized support and guidance they provide. Their customer service team is available to answer any questions or concerns, helping members navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. Additionally, Aetna offers programs and services to assist individuals with chronic conditions in managing their health effectively.\nInnovation and Technology\nAetna Healthcare is committed to leveraging innovation and technology to improve healthcare outcomes. They invest in cutting-edge tools and resources to enhance the member experience and streamline healthcare processes. From telemedicine services and digital health apps to data analytics and personalized health recommendations, Aetna embraces the power of technology to deliver value to their members.\nPartnering with Employers\nAetna Healthcare understands the unique healthcare needs of employers and offers tailored solutions to meet their requirements. They work closely with employers to design comprehensive health benefits packages that attract and retain talented employees. Aetna also provides wellness programs and services to promote the overall well-being of employees, leading to increased productivity and reduced healthcare costs.\nAetna Healthcare is a trusted provider of health insurance and healthcare services, offering comprehensive coverage and personalized support to individuals, families, and employers. With a focus on accessibility, convenience, and innovation, Aetna is committed to improving the health and well-being of their members. Whether you are seeking basic medical coverage or comprehensive healthcare solutions, Aetna has a plan to suit your needs."} +{"text": "Cash Cycle Survey 2019 results\n7 Layer asked central banks about their key currency related deliverables in 2019. We received completed surveys from 30 central banks across every continent detailing 137 different projects.\nThe survey results were provided to us on an anonymous basis. Therefore, these are the headline conclusions that we have drawn from the aggregated responses.\nThe key overall findings were:\n- Changing cash usage is a concern for a wide range of central banks across the world, not only those countries experiencing \u201cless cash\u201d already.\n- Better data and information is a key priority to support policy and operational decision making.\n- Cash logistics (sorting, distribution etc.) is a mature activity for central banks with projects focused on delivering quality and efficiency rather than more capacity.\n- Outsourcing is a growing trend with a significant focus on getting the regulations right and in place.\n- It is now normal for new banknote designs to be phased in over time rather than launched simultaneously in a single new family release.\n- Banknote durability is a core focus in almost all of the re-design projects. The number of countries involved in upgrades or new design releases was substantial.\n- Supplier management is more talked about than done.\nAs usual we have donated \u00a330 to UNICEF for each completed survey and we have provided those who took part with a comprehensive report. We conduct a central bank survey every year and hope that, if you are from a central bank, you might consider taking part in 2020!"} +{"text": "Elena Salillas is currently a Marie Curie Fellow at University of Padova (Dept. Of Neuroscienze).\nShe has developed diverse research lines along her career. They include research on language processing, math cognition, developmental disorders (Dyscalculia) or bilingual math. For that, she has updated her methodological knowledge when the research questions required new techniques. Thus, she has applied Behavioral, Electrophysiology, Experimental Neuropsychology, lesion analyses, TMS, MEG techniques to test her hypotheses. Perhaps her most sustained research has dealt with the study of spatio-numerical representation from 2004 and Bilingual Math from 2008. From 2010 she developed a consistent line of research describing the specifics of Bilingual math functioning. Addressing questions that have important implications for developmental disorders and math training in bilinguals, laying within important debates in math cognition. Her hypotheses can be transposed to the learning of other contents where the management of the two languages for one process is necessary from early learning. ES has developed another important research line, which merges to the health sector: Two projects on presurgical mapping in two distinct types of patients (intractable epilepsy and brain tumors). They entailed a collaboration with Florida Hospital from children (FH) in the US and Hospital Cruces in Bilbao. They deal mainly with mapping of language and math functions and imply different methods: ECoG and MEG in FH and fMRI, MEG and DCE in the Hospital Cruces. Currently, she has focused on the information that the study of reorganization of math functions in brain tumor patients (LGG) can provide in the understanding of the numerical system. She develops this new line of research at the University of Padova (Dpt. Of Neuroscienze) as a Marie Curie Fellow, in collaboration with the PNC, the AOP and the IRCCS Fondazione Ospedale San Camillo in Lido.\nHer current research interests mainly involve:\n\u2013 Finding regularities in the reorganization of the numerical brain in LGG patients, as a channel for understanding alternative neural pathways for the same numerical function, and with the ultimate goal of supporting rehabilitation. This is done through the combination of various neuroimaging techniques with a longitudinal approach.\n\u2013 The development of a math battery for the mapping of brain math functions in epilepsy patients, combining MEG and ECoG techniques (In collaboration with Florida Hospital, Orlando, US).\n\u2013 Brain systems for calculation and the processing of non-numerical dimensions"} +{"text": "The history of this domaine, situated in Meursault, began with the marriage of Claude Duvergey and Marie Taboureau in 1868. Their parents were winegrowers. Claude founded the House of Duvergey-Taboureau and started the spirits and wine merchant business. In 1879, he acquired the \u201cLes Herbeux\u201d estate, which is the current heart of the domaine.\nDuvergey also started to buy vineyards throughout Burgundy and invested in viticulture. In 1893, Jacques Prieur was born. He was the great nephew of Marie Taboureau and inherited the domaine in 1920. In 1924, together with Comte Jules Lafon, he instituted the famous \u201cPaul\u00e9e de Meursault\u201d to celebrate the end of the harvest with all winegrowers of Meursault. Jacques Prieur was also the co-founder of the famous \u201cChevaliers du Tastevin\u201d.\nIn 1956, he decided to give his name to the domaine. Jacques Prieur died in 1965 and he left the estate and the winery to his 6 children. In 1988, 5 important French families (including the Labruy\u00e8re family) bought the domaine in order to prevent selling the estate to foreign investors. The Labruy\u00e8re family became the major shareholders and at present they run, together with the heirs of Jacques Prieur, the domaine.\nThe domaine has 21 Ha of vineyards (11 Ha of Pinot Noir vines and 10 Ha of Chardonnay vines) and Jacques Prieur owns plots in 1/3 of all Grands Crus in the C\u00f4te d\u2019Or, such as Le Montrachet Grand Cru, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Musigny Grand Cru, Chambertin Grand Cru and Chambertin Clos de B\u00e8ze Grand Cru. They furthermore own plots of vineyards in 14 Premier Crus, such as Meursault 1er Cru\u201dLes Perri\u00e8res\u201d and Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru \u201cLes Combettes\u201d.\nA beautiful domaine with an outstanding portfolio, the wines are worth seeking out to exprerience.Lees meer"} +{"text": "Sol Mexican Cocina is now open inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. The Baja-style restaurant is serving coastal Mexican favorites like duck tacos, ceviche, and grilled elote corn inside a breezy and open restaurant space on the Las Vegas Strip. The dining room opens to a bar with lounge seating in shades of beige and black. Inside, the ceiling is draped in cool tan sheets, swaying over the restaurant\u2019s centerpiece, a boulder with a sculpture made of tree boughs and fabric.\nThe menu spans more traditional Mexican favorites to modern takes, like the Vampiro chicken taco, with chicken and chiles encased in a quesadilla, rather than an individual tortilla. The Canarditas duck combines deep-fried duck leg confit with tequila-laced blackberry serrano salsa. An appetizer of grilled street corn is presented tableside, where a server shaves sweet kernels off a cob, into a bowl of sauce and spices, ready to be scooped up with crispy seasoned tortilla rounds. And the Spanish octopus is impossibly tender, combined with spicy sauce and fingerling potatoes. For dessert, there\u2019s a warm and surprisingly fluffy churro served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.\nThe beverage menu highlights the restaurant\u2019s hand-crafted margaritas along with over 100 mezcal and tequila-focused cocktails. Some cocktails are made with Bruno Mars\u2019 SelvaRey line of rum, like the Cold Bruno espresso martini that Mars helped develop. Other drinks are made with Cardi B\u2019s Whipshots booze-infused whipped cream. A cocktail called the Chainsmoker uses the DJ duo\u2019s tequila brand to create a cocktail that overflows with smoke.\nSol, from the Southern California-based Xperience Restaurant Group is located inside the space previously occupied by Border Grill, near RPM Italian. It\u2019s open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.\nNick, Nick, and Nick bring Nick the Greek to Las Vegas\nThe Greek restaurant Nick the Greek, started by three cousins named Nick, Nick, and Nick is opening a Las Vegas location. Imported from San Jose, California, the souvlaki and gyro chain is opening at 9255 South Eastern Avenue with pita sandwiches, gyro plates, Greek salads, and souvlaki. The restaurant will celebrate a grand opening on December 6.\nFresh Churros Appear at Town Square\nOl\u00e9 Churros has opened a quick-service stand at Town Square at 6649 Las Vegas Boulevard. The churro stand makes Spanish-style churros from scratch with cups of dulce de leche and warm chocolate for dipping.\nHotel EDC Heads to Las Vegas\nIf you\u2019re planning to attend the Electric Daisy Carnival in 2023, Hotel EDC may be for you. Hotel EDC at Resorts World Las Vegas will offer stays and entertainment for three nights and four days during EDC, set for May 19-22. The stay comes with all sorts of goodies and experiences, plus extended hours and special menu items from Suns Out Buns Out and Mulberry Pizza, including custom Pasquale\u2019s Pizza. Packages start at $1,369."} +{"text": "The slowest month to sell a house is October and December. With the holidays either past or around the corner, these months can be especially hard to sell houses. To help combat this, there are some helpful tips at https://www.martinlegacyholdings.com/sell-my-house-fast-in-hephzibah-ga/ for sellers who want to and need to sell their homes in these months.\nIt\u2019s not easy selling a house during holiday season. Houses may have been on sale for as long as six months in some cases and buyers\u2019 buying priorities will change over time from family vacations to Christmas gifts when they start looking again in January.\nWhen selling a house in October or December, it may be helpful to be transparent about potential holiday showings and, as much as possible, schedule all showings on weekends. Also, consider advertising that the house will be open for all types of showings during the week between Thanksgiving and Christmas.\nThe Christmas season can also cause buyers to take a break from looking at houses. Potential buyers will take this time to go on family vacations or schedule a vacation for next year.\nWhen thinking about listing a house during the holiday season, it is helpful to start advertising the house as early as possible. Potential buyers may be busy at work with deadlines and other projects, so they may not have time to search listings in October and December. If a house is listed in October or November, it could take more than six months to sell \u2013 much longer than other months throughout the year.\nFor sellers and realtors, the key to selling a house in October or December is to be proactive while also being sensitive to buyer\u2019s needs. With an aggressive marketing plan and an open house policy, these months may be better than others when it comes to selling a home.\nThere are other factors that could come into play for potential buyers\u2019 buying priorities. Potential buyers might want their Christmas shopping done early before beginning their vacation in December or may want to start looking for a new home before their vacation ends. These situations will determine when they are able to search for a new home.\nHow October May Sell a House\nWhen thinking about selling a house in October, there are many advantages to advertising in September or early October. Potential sellers should start advertising the property early, if possible. This will enable them to start generating interest before the busy Thanksgiving season kicks off \u2013 when family may be too distracted to stop by and see homes."} +{"text": "Stand Up Paddle Board Sales\nWith fresh designs that lure all eyes, Smooth\u2122 stand up paddle boards are beautifully hand-crafted and designed with the novice and professional user in mind. We carry paddle boards for sale in the following 3 Smooth\u2122 models, each with its own style and feel:\n- Price: $899\n- Chino \u2013 \u201cDesigned with a little edge\u201d\n- Price: $899\n- Bomber \u2013 \u201cModern take on a traditional look\u201d\n- Price: $899\n- Meli\u2019a \u2013 \u201cOne for the ladies\u201d\nNot only are our SUP boards attractive, but they are also durable and help with the learning process. Made from lightweight fiberglass and covered with a strong epoxy, each Smooth\u2122 paddle board should last for years, as long as proper maintenance is performed on it regularly. Because each SUP is as durable as a surf board, they can take a pretty good beating. The main difference is that stand up paddle boards are wider, longer, and thicker, making the learning process much easier. Combine the ease of use with a matching carbon composite paddle and you\u2019ll have every essential piece to enjoying a unique experience on the surf.\nAs an early form of a surf board, a stand up paddle board is an exciting and unique way to experience the ocean. Although it\u2019s an old practice, in recent years using a stand up paddle board has grown in popularity all across the country, including Fort Lauderdale and the rest of Florida. Stand up paddle boards are actually one of the most popular watersport activities. At American Watersports we offer jet ski rentals, stand up paddleboard rentals, and stand up paddleboards for sale. Whether you want to rent an SUP for a day\u2019s worth of family fun or buy cheap paddle boards to spend your summers on, American Watersports can get you into the increasingly popular sport of stand up paddle board riding. Contact us today and ask about the available Smooth\u2122 paddleboards for sale at our location in Ft Lauderdale.\nBecause the length of an SUP is substantially longer than that of a surfboard, finding ample room for storage can be troublesome, especially if you have limited space to begin with. At American Watersports, we offer SUP storage facilities for your stand up paddle boards. No longer will you have to struggle with dragging your board around, securing it to your vehicle, and cycling through the process; American Watersports\u2019 location in Pompano Beach will store your stand up paddle board for you so you can come enjoy the water and the breeze at any time.\nPaddleboard Rentals and More\nAlong with SUP sales, American Watersports also provides a number of rental paddleboards, kayak rentals, and beach furniture rentals. Contact us for more information about our Fort Lauderdale SUP sales and experience a truly unforgettable way to indulge in the ocean air. Who knows? Maybe you\u2019ll even snag the wave of a lifetime."} +{"text": "Real Life Disaster Movie Memoir. This is one of those memoirs from someone who was \u201con the ground\u201d at an event that so very many of us have lived through and with, and thus someone whose experiences are at least worth exploring. That noted, Almand and her husband are both 70 ish yr old seniors with comorbidities (including Type 1 Diabetes in her husband) that make them more susceptible to COVID-19, and this does in fact inform much of her own thoughts on the issue. Still, as a memoir of a sort of Gilligan\u2019s Island \u2013 where they went out expecting one thing and got something dramatically different that cast them into a survival situation \u2013 this is quite remarkable. From being at Mardi Gras 2020 to being at some of the last NBA games to be played outside the \u201cbubbles\u201d to piecing together where to go in light of confusing, conflicting, and scant data to the various experiences of coming to terms with the new life and reality, this is truly an interesting memoir. Recommended."} +{"text": "Cadet Sydney Strejc (right) is presented with a 2023 Kirsten L. Tool Memorial Scholarship by Steve Tool (left).\nOur scholarship program is a testament to the unwavering support of our generous donors. Their dedication to nurturing talent and fostering educational opportunities is at the heart of our mission. These committed individuals firmly believe in empowering the next generation by providing vital financial assistance to deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence, dedication, and a passion for learning. Through their generosity, we effectively reduce the financial barriers that hinder access to quality education, enabling talented individuals to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential.\nOur scholarships cover a diverse range of fields and disciplines, reflecting our commitment to supporting a broad spectrum of interests and career aspirations. We take immense pride in our role as catalysts for positive change and personal growth. Our scholarship recipients excel academically and actively contribute to their communities, leaving a lasting impact on society. This program serves as a testament to our donors\u2019 dedication to creating a brighter, more equitable future for all, thanks to their continued support and belief in the power of education.\n2024-2025 Scholarship Opportunities\nStudents can explore a diverse array of scholarship opportunities below. Each scholarship fund is unique in its objectives and supports various paths and endeavors, catering to various individuals and their aspirations."} +{"text": "Our highly skilled fee earners support colleagues across the full\nbreadth of the Fieldfisher network delivering the highest quality legal\nsolutions. Our Belfast office is focused on providing a supportive environment\nfor those at the beginning of their career and is committed to helping them\ndevelop as their career progresses. For those hoping to join us, and for\ncolleagues interested in furthering their skills and experience, see here what\none of the team had to say about our Graduate Legal Professional Scheme. It's been such a success, for its second year\nwe've doubled the number of people the scheme accommodates.\nIn August 2022 we announced our first ever training contracts\n\u2013 further sign of our commitment to longer term office growth and our Belfast\nIntegral to the operations of any law firm are the support roles which Belfast houses a number of, from Practice Administrators, Personal Assistants, Document Specialists, Professional Support Lawyers and Risk working across our international network. Some roles operate within standalone teams in Belfast, some working as an integral part of our UK wide support teams.\nWe are committed to the development of all our staff and we\nprovide training and career progression through schemes such as our popular\nTrainee PA scheme and Practice Administrator Apprentice Programme.\nA Belfast Business Skills Syllabus has\nalso been devised to support all colleagues in the Belfast office as they\ndevelop in their roles.\nThe syllabus comprises of a series of short\nworkshops focusing on the core business skills used by colleagues as they\nprogress through each stage of their career. The workshops are linked to the\nFieldfisher Career Development Drivers, and aimed at the three core\nareas of People\nManagement; Business Development or Technical\nAt Fieldfisher every working day is different. You\nwill work to the highest standards on a truly diverse range of tasks across\nmany areas of the firm. The work is\nfulfilling and you will be supported both by your team and the wider\nFieldfisher family. To us the way we\nwork is as important as the work we do."} +{"text": "The purpose of the Hamilton County Master Gardener Association shall be to promote the art, science, and pleasure of gardening in the community, in cooperation with the Cooperative Extension Service of Hamilton County and Purdue University.\nA Brief History . . . . .\nThe Master Gardener Program began in the early 1970\u2019s in Seattle, Washington, and came to Indiana in 1978. From the very beginning the Master Gardener Program has been about people wanting to learn more about good gardening practices, meeting the challenges of gardening and sharing that knowledge with others in their communities.\nHere in Indiana there are more than seventy-five counties currently offering Master Gardener Programs and some 50 counties with active Master Gardener associations. The Hamilton County Master Gardener Association (HCMGA) was formed in 1985 by half-a-dozen gardeners and was among the first in the state.\nOur purpose . . . . .\nas stated in our Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws . . . is to promote the art, science and pleasure of gardening in the community, in cooperation with the Cooperative Extension Service of Hamilton County and Purdue University.\nWays of accomplishing this . . . . .\nHCMGA provides the community with information on good gardening practices through news articles, talks and presentations; by staffing information booths at the Flower & Patio Show, the State Fair and the Hamilton County 4-H Fair; providing answers to gardening questions through the Purdue, Hamilton County, Education Center: answering questions at the annual plant sale; by presentations provided county wide by the Seeds of Knowledge volunteers; and working with youth organizations and schools.\nStructural Details . . . . .\nHCMGA is an Indiana not-for-profit corporation. The funding of the associations activities comes from the sale of plants at the annual Spring Plant Sale and the sale of iris and daylilies. Proceeds from these sales allow for the funding of the Barney Hobbs Memorial Horticulture Scholarships, the Small Grants Programs, and the activities of all the association\u2019s committees. HCMGA receives no government funding.\nThere are eleven (11) elected officers: Past President, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and five (5) Officers-at-Large elected each October at the HCMGA Annual Meeting. These officers form the Board, that meets once a month and is charged with supporting the activities of the committees and the membership. The Purdue ANR Educator is the master gardener adviser and also makes the decisions as to what counts for volunteers hours, education hours and tracks all of these electronically.\nHCMGA is based in the Purdue Extension Office, Hamilton County:\naddress: Hamilton County Master Gardener Association\n2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN 46060\nHCMGA is also supported by the Purdue Extension, Hamilton County staff who also support all other activities of the Extension program."} +{"text": "Song of the Day: The Rolling Stones \u201cCan\u2019t You Hear Me Knocking\u201d\nThe Rolling Stones have been kicking around since 1962! My mom was a big Stones fan and even saw them eight months pregnant with my little brother in 1975, so I grew up with LOTS of Stones albums in our house. Although they made great music before and after, for me their best is the run of LPs from Beggars Banquet in 1968 to Exile on Main Street in 1972. Today\u2019s sselection, \u201cCan\u2019t You Hear Me Knocking\u201d appeared on their 1971 LP Sticky Fingers which came with the infamous Andy Warhol designed zipper sleeve. The album proved to be one of the Stones\u2018 best known albums, and for good reason. The LP is loaded with hits, but really finds itself on some of the incredible deep album cuts.\nOne such deep cut is \u201cCan\u2019t You Hear Me Knocking\u201d. The song is an epic, clocking in at seven minutes and fifteen seconds. A lot of people don\u2019t know that the long instrumental break at the end was a happy accident. As with a lot of Stones songs, the song started with a Keith Richards riff, this one built around a dirty open G chords, but when they played the song in the studio and got to the end, Richards kept playing liking, the groove. Then all the other musicians (including Billy Preston on keys and Bobby Keys on sax) joined back in and kept the jam going. And what a jam it was: a one take master class in groove and swing highlighted by an amazing Mick Taylor guitar solo! Definitely one of the Stones\u2018 finest moments and thank goodness they kept the tape rolling."} +{"text": "The growing interest of research in the field of renal stem cells and kidney regeneration aims to get results that allow its clinical application, favoring the birth and development of regenerative medicine.\nNephrogenesis requires differentiation into epithelial cells of a population of progenitor mesenchymal cells. Since this process ends at 36-38 weeks of gestational age, it is quite likely to imagine that such a population disappears in the human kidney after birth. However, several studies have identified in different parts of the adult kidney cells having the characteristics of stem cells that would be involved in renal regenerative processes. They may be classified as resident mesenchymal/epithelial progenitors and often share the same genetic and epigenetic profile as progenitor stem cells active during embryonic life, thus suggesting a common origin.\nCurrent literature includes two lines of thought: one attributes to stem cells a fundamental role in renal regeneration processes while the other sustains the intervention of other mechanisms.\nThe aim of this review is to report on progress made in research in the field of kidney regeneration starting from the past century and arriving at the present, with an analysis of scientific works that have produced the most important results in this field.\nProceedings of the 2nd International Course on Perinatal Pathology (part of the 11th International Workshop on Neonatology \u00b7 October 26th-31st, 2015) \u00b7 Cagliari (Italy) \u00b7 October 31st, 2015 \u00b7 Stem cells: present and future\nGuest Editors: Gavino Faa, Vassilios Fanos, Antonio Giordano"} +{"text": "Basic PLC \u2013 AB Micro850 by DAC Worldwide is a self-contained PLC training system that allows for self-directed instruction related to the programming and application of industrial PLCs. The basic device includes a brand name, current generation PLC, which also includes both DC inputs and outputs. The device, coupled with a comprehensive student manual, creates a complete, self-paced learning system that reflects realistic industrial and commercial applications.\nThis unique, multi-functional training system is based on the current generation Allen Bradley Micro850 Programmable Controller package, and includes many on-board applications with the capability of connecting to a variety of additional optional external applications. Useful within industrial training programs or in an educational setting, the Basic PLC Training System will help make this fundamental part of electrical maintenance training more memorable and effective."} +{"text": "Casa Esperanza Montessori is a Charter School of grades K-8; and a private preschool located in Raleigh, NC. We offer a stimulating and enriching curriculum emphasizing academic core subjects, independence and organizational skills.\nWe continually seek professionals with a strong commitment to public education. We are very interested in engaging with enthusiastic individuals who hold themselves to high expectations.\nWe have hired international teachers for many years to support our Immersion program which has provided our students with amazing experiences in the classroom. One challenge that comes with this is that those teachers are with us for an appointed term and often end up having to return to their native countries after 3-4 years. Because of this, we consistently recruit bilingual and biliterate teachers to avoid not having a qualified teacher in the classroom. We take a similar approach for the Enrichment program understanding that teaching at Casa is a unique experience that requires a specific skill set and level of training and commitment.\nCasa Esperanza Montessori Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide a work environment that welcomes diversity. Casa Esperanza does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law."} +{"text": "Grand Master Tasos Tziamalis (5 Dan)\n\u201cTraditional Taekwon-do makes you strong in Body, Mind and Spirit.\u201dGrand Master Anastasios Tziamalis\nThe unusual exercise movement of techniques and the synchronization which must be developed improves concentration and balance of body and mind. The results of the training gives you the confidence not to give up, but to always try and succeed.\nIn traditional TaeKwon-Do, the aim is to strengthen body and mind and to promote creativity through self-expression, not to break down or destroy. Emphasis is placed on each student\u2019s own self-improvement. We learn through discipline and self-control to become courtesy and humble and how to think more spiritually so we can respect and help people.\nNever forget that\u2026!\nWith constant physical and mental exercise humans find balance and calmness.\nYou lead to self-discipline and he develops correct attitudes in all the behavior of his life.\nAnastasios Tziamalis, Director and teacher at B.M.S. Training Center\nGRAND MASTER \u2013 BIOGRAPHY\n1973 Born in Paphos \u2013 Cyprus\n1989 Begins Taekwon-do Traditional at Mr. A. Shaeles school in Paphos\n1991-1993 serves Cyprus army and still train himself in taekwon-do.\n1994 became black belt 1st dan by grand master Kwon,Jae-Hwa in Paphos-Cyprus\n1995 established the Traditional Taekwon-do Black Belt Center chlorakas in Chloraka \u2013 Paphos\n1998 Become an affiliate of International school of Paphos and maintains cooperation until today.\n1999 became 2 dan in New York city by grand master Kwon,Jae-Hwa\n2004 established the (Body,Mind,Spirit Training center) Traditional Taekwon-do School in Mesoyi- Paphos\n2005 became 3 dan in New York city by grand master Kwon,Jae-Hwa\n2008 established the(Body,Mind,Spirit Training center) Traditional Taekwon-do school in Pegia \u2013 Paphos\n2009 organizer of the 20 years Taekwon-do in cyprus the biggest festival of traditional taekwon-do Cyprus with 370 athletes of Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Austria, and Korean under control of the grand master Efstratio Papadelli 6 dan.\n2009 become 4 dan by grand master Efstratio Papadellis at the festival for the 20\n2012 established the Traditional Taekwon-do Association \u201cSpirit\u201d\n2015 Becomes Black Belt 5th Dan in Korea (Taekwon-do won) by Grand Master E. Papadellis\n2019 organizer of the 30 years taekwon-do Cyprus in Paphos with athletes of Cyprus, Greece, Germany, under control of the grand master Efstratio Papadelli 6 dan\nFrom 1989 till today he has traveled and participated in numerous courses Competitions / Demonstrations representing Cyprus Traditional Taekwon-do worldwide."} +{"text": "Self Portrait.\u201dArt work by Joni Mitchell, from \u201cMorning Glory on the Vine\u201d / Courtesy Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\nJoni Mitchell is a woman of many talents\u2014too many for the label \u201csinger-songwriter\u201d to encompass. It does not capture the literary depth of her lyricism, the unique strength of her distinctive voice, or the deftness and versatility of her guitar playing. Nor the fact that she\u2019s one of the most interesting personalities in rock (or folk-rock/folk/folk-jazz, whatever). Mitchell\u2019s biography is riveting; her chatty and cantankerous interviews a treat.\nAnd, if you somehow didn\u2019t know from her many album covers, Mitchell is also an accomplished visual artist. \u201cI have always thought of myself as a painter derailed by circumstance,\u201d she said in 2000. \u201cI sing my sorrow and I paint my joy.\u201d It\u2019s a great quote, though she also sings her joy and paints sorrow\u2014as in the portrait of her hero, Miles Davis, made just after his death. (Davis was a painter too, and they bonded over art.)\nMitchell began selling her work \u201cwhen I was in high school to dentists, doctors\u2014small time,\u201d she told Rolling Stone in 1990. She has written poetry since her teenage years. Her imagistic songwriting came from a love of literary language. \u201cI wrote poetry,\u201d she says, \u201cand I always wanted to make music. But I never put the two things together,\u201d until she heard Dylan\u2019s \u201cPositively Fourth Street\u201d and realized \u201cyou could make your songs literature.\u201d\nPainter, poet, singer, songwriter, guitarist\u2014all of the artistic sides of Mitchell have mingled throughout her career in the visual splendor of her covers, compositions, and lyrics. They also came together in a rare 1971 book. After the release of Blue, Mitchell \u201cgathered more than thirty drawings and watercolors in a ring binder and paired them with handwritten lyrics and bits of poetry,\u201d writes Amanda Petrusich at The New Yorker.\nShe had the book handbound in an edition of 100 copies and gave it to friends for the holidays, calling it \u201cThe Christmas Book.\u201d Now it has a different title, Morning Glory on the Vine, for a new edition to be released October 22nd. Part of the extensive celebrations for Mitchell\u2019s 75th birthday, this edition fulfills a decade-long desire for the artist. \u201cI always wanted to redo it and simplify the presentation,\u201d she tells Petrusich. \u201cWork is meant to be seen.\u201d\nThe collection \u201cfeels consonant with Mitchell\u2019s songwriting\u201d in that it captures \u201ctantalizing details about home,\u201d in this case the home in Laurel Canyon that she shared with Graham Nash, the inspiration for the Crosby, Stills & Nash song \u201cOur House.\u201d Still life compositions and self-portraits, both \u201cvivid\u201d and \u201cintimate,\u201d complement her vulnerable, playful, \u201cfunny and weird,\u201d lyrics and verses. You can see more of the paintings from Morning Glory on the Vine at The New Yorker and order a copy of the book here."} +{"text": "Navigating Partner Migration - Exploring Your Visa Alternatives\nIf you find yourself in a relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, it's worthwhile to delve into the visa possibilities offered through partner migration. To initiate a partner application, you must either be legally married or in a de-facto relationship, sponsored by your Australian citizen, permanent resident partner, or eligible New Zealand citizen partner.\nIf in a defacto relationship, you must demonstrate either of the following:\n1. Having lived together for 12 months, accompanied by proof of the genuine and ongoing nature of your relationship.\n2. Registering your relationship with Births Deaths and Marriages, accompanied by proof of the genuine and ongoing nature of your relationship.\nPartner migration typically involves a two-stage process. Both the provisional and permanent partner applications are submitted at the initial stage. The Department of Home Affairs generally processes the application through a two-stage decision process.\nThe temporary partner visa allows the visa holder to reside, work, and study in Australia while the permanent partner visa application undergoes processing. The second stage, the permanent stage, necessitates the submission of additional evidence by the applicant and sponsor to affirm the continued genuineness of their relationship. This evidence can be provided two years after the initial visa application lodgement.\nFor further information, please contact one of our experienced Registered Migration Agents today.\nDisclaimer: The information provided herein is of a general nature only and does not constitute immigration advice. For more detailed and case-specific information or advice, please get in touch with SCA Connect."} +{"text": "Hood County Texas Genealogical Society\nEDWARD WOODROW WARD\nBy Winnie Moore\nHood County News - August 5, 1989\nEdward Woodrow Ward, better known as Ed Ward, is one of those who has lived all of his life in the same place - at least within a \"stone's throw\" of where he was born on Nov. 22, 1917.\nAlva Clay and Beulah Denning Ward moved to that farm from Tolar in about 1915. Their families had settled in the Tolar area when they came to Texas from Tennessee.\nBesides Ed, the Alva Wards were parents of one other son, Howard, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1950 and a daughter, Lemora Joyce McCarty, who resides in Hood River, Oregon.\nOf course, Ed attended school in Lipan. He remembers that he was in the first grade when the bank in Lipan was robbed. In the chase that followed, bullets were fired and some of them went through the windows of the first-grade room. None of the students were injured and Ed says that they were not really frightened because it was over before they knew what was happening.\nAfter graduating from high school in 1935, Ed began farming. He did attend Texas A&M for a short period of time but decided that farming was what he wanted to do. He was one of the first ones in the community to purchase a tractor.\nOn Dec. 9, 1939, Ed married Pauline Elsie Tipton. She was born at Morgan Mill on April 25, 1920. Her parents were William Otis and Lucy Elsie McKenzey Tipton. The family lived for a while at Albany. She attended school there and in the Hassel community and later at Lipan. Pauline has two brothers, Charlie Tipton of Granbury and William Tipton of Waxahachie, and one sister, Martha Bell Queen, who spends most of her time traveling.\nOtis Tipton owned a feed mill in Lipan after moving back to this area from Albany.\nEd and Pauline are the parents of four children. Kevon lives on the original Ward farm east of Lipan, Eddie resides in Fort Worth, Nanetta Carol Pridgeon in Burleson and Edwisa Kay Queen in Arlington. There are eight grandchildren now and another one due by Christmas. There is also one great-grandchild.\nThrough the years besides farming, the Wards were also in the egg business for about 40 years. Deliveries were made twice a week to Fort Worth as well as other places.\nLooking back, the Wards remember Lipan as a bustling little town, especially on Saturdays. The stores were crowded. They remember the store that was owned by Mr. Rippetoe which was located along where Lambertson's store is presently located. It was in that store where people gathered to listen to prize fights, etc. on the radio.\nRastus Cook owned one of the first cafes and also an ice house. A block of ice could be bought for 5 cents. The Bean store is also remembered as well as the \"picture show\" upstairs. Admission was 5 cents.\nEd remembers when his parents purchased their first car, a Model-T, when he was a young man. There were not many cars at that time. People mainly came to town in wagons that had to be parked behind the stores.\nEd and Pauline enjoy traveling. They are members of a travel club but enjoy traveling to other places. They are presently making plans for a trip to the Northwest in the near future.\n~ Web Page by Virginia Hale ~\n2000 HOOD COUNTY TEXAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY"} +{"text": "Rhiannon Roze (formerly DJ Rhiannon) and Los Angeles-based duo Max Low have rapidly emerged as rising stars in the dance music scene. With \u2018Glitch\u2019, the two shining stars have blended their signature sonic elements to create a standout production that is sure to ignite dance floors around the world\nThe track is a classic tech-house sound with contemporary bass elements. It starts off with a slow, driving beat that builds into a more energetic groove. Overall, \u201cGlitch\u201d is a dark and atmospheric tech-house track that is sure to get you moving.\nThe track begins with a slow, pulsing beat that is reminiscent of classic tech-house. The bassline is heavy and it provides a solid foundation for the track. The synths are melodic and atmospheric, and they add a layer of depth and complexity to the sound. The vocals are ethereal and haunting, and they add a sense of mystery to the track.\n\u201cGlitch\u201d is a dark and atmospheric tech-house track that is sure to get you moving. It is a great track to listen to when you are feeling energetic and want to dance. It is also a great track to listen to when you are feeling relaxed and want to chill out.\nThe track is a great example of how tech-house can be combined with contemporary bass elements to create a unique and exciting sound. It is a track that is sure to appeal to fans of both genres."} +{"text": "Nobuko Sasaki is a lecturer at a university in Tokyo. She is the Azure Apostle and former accomplice to the Azure King, her lover, and attempts to ruin the Armed Detective Agency after her lover's death. Sasaki is a young woman of slim build with pale skin and dark brown eyes. She has straight black hair that reaches her mid-back, and long bangs across her forehead brushed slightly to the right. She wears a pale, cream shirt under a white bolero, a knee-length, light grey skirt, black stockings, and black low heels. During her visit to the cemetery, and later her death, she wears a plain white kimono. While Sasaki initially seems a kind, friendly, and a rather patient woman, she is more than meets the eye. An accomplished woman in the criminology field, she's remarkably intelligent and skilled in her field of expertise, giving her an especially profound understanding of people. A resourceful woman, she succeeds in manipulating a number of infamous criminals from behind the scenes, leaving few tracks and no way for her victims to track her down. Having no friends or family to turn to, Sasaki devoted herself to the Azure King's ideology, admitting to having no strong ambitions of her own, instead of appearing to cling to her lover's instead. Consequently, when the Azure King contemplated suicide after failing to change the corrupted government from the inside, Sasaki shows a surprisingly ruthless, drastic side, being the one who arranged many of the Azure King's terrorist attacks. This further emphasises Sasaki's intelligence, manipulating the situation from the background and allowing her lover to 'fulfil' his ideals. She shared his belief that the law system is too flawed to give influential people their due punishments, and had no qualms with schemes that led to not only their deaths but countless other victims. To Sasaki, the end justified the means: punish the so-called 'nonpunishable'. For all her accomplishments and wit, Sasaki, ultimately, feels hollow inside since the death of her lover, the Azure King. Having devoted herself to another person's ideology, Sasaki essentially lost her reason for living after his demise. She exhausted herself in attempts to fulfil her lover's desires and sense of justice, which she herself acknowledges did nothing but hurt her in the end. With no one to truly blame, Sasaki directed her anger and grief towards the Armed Detective Agency, due to their involvement in the Azure King's death, as if she had no one to blame, she felt she'd lose her mind. Nonetheless, Sasaki feels no joy nor sense of accomplishment in severely damaging the Agency's reputation. During her confrontation with Doppo Kunikida and Osamu Dazai, she expresses nothing but a hollow, exhausted sensation, reaching the end of her ropes in trying to fulfil the Azure King's ideals, noting the man never said he loved her to begin with. Her targeting the Agency stems from both resentment and desperation for something to live for, unable to live for her own desires. The victims who suffered because of her she viewed only as a means to an end. Sasaki points out that she could never with an idealist, as she'd always come last compared to their ideals, and ultimately be left behind. To her, the idealism the Azure King and Kunikida shared inevitably led people like Sasaki to feel left behind, always put second to ideals that could never truly be reached. Ironically, it's that exact nature that drew her toward Kunikida, to the point where she attempted to confess her love to him in her dying moments, showing considerable conflicting emotions with her feelings towards idealists."} +{"text": "After more than a year at Oregon State, married couple Davide Lazzati (Physics) and Catalina Segura (Forest Engineering, Resources and Management) still look back on their story and agree that it sounds like a fairy tale.\nThe two met in Colorado where Lazzati worked as a post-doc in Physics; Segura studied geography.\nThe academics were in different stages of their careers and in completely different departments, but they bonded over a love of the outdoors: skiing, hiking and cycling. After Segura finished her Ph.D. the couple had a baby and moved from their first home together in Colorado to North Carolina. Lazzati was offered a tenure-track job there while Segura accepted a postdoctoral research position. Both of them knew the opportunities for her there were slim, and the possibility of ending up at the same institution was next to impossible.\n\u201cFamily is the most important thing to us,\u201d Segura says. \u201cBut you also have to be happy with your own accomplishments.\u201d\nIf one of them weren\u2019t able to work for an extended period of time, or if the family found themselves split while each of them pursued separate opportunities, Segura says, \u201cIt would be a disaster!\u201d\nIn North Carolina, the family longed for better opportunities out West, closer to where they\u2019d met and closer to the outdoor settings they loved.\nAfter dozens of applications, Segura was thrilled to interview for an assistant professor position at Oregon State in Forest Engineering, Resources and Management. She says she received help from a member of the search committee to know when in the interview process to bring up her partner. Once the University knew about Lazzati and his accomplishments in the fields of astronomy and physics, they began the process of hiring him through the Dual Career Hiring Initiative. This DCHI is funded by dollars allocated for tenure-track hires. When a tenure-line faculty member recruited for a position has partner who is eligible for a tenure-line position at Oregon State University, the Provost will support the partner hire as part of a collaboration with academic units. After completing an interview process, Lazzati was offered an associate professor position.\n\u201cIt was amazing how fast the process worked,\u201d Segura remembers. \u201cIt was so efficient to be able to get two deans, two heads and a provost all on the same page.\u201d\nLazzati has been able to forge new ground in the College of Science as an astronomer studying gamma-ray bursts and the formation of cosmic dust.\n\u201cThere wasn\u2019t much astronomy going on before I got here,\u201d Lazzati admits. \u201cBut everyone in the physics department was so welcoming. They go the extra mile to make space and to understand my needs.\u201d\nThe couple has two children and love to spend time together outside as often as possible hiking, camping and riding bikes.\n\u201cWe are very happy,\u201d Lazzati says. \u201cWe feel lucky to be here.\u201d"} +{"text": "Marcin Pietruszewski is a Polish composer currently based in Edinburgh. He works largely with synthetic sound and uses compositional techniques developed in contemporary electroacoustic and computer music. He also engages with non-musical disciplines such as computational linguistics, mathematics, dance or design.\nHe works independently and in collaboration with artists such as Marcus Schmickler, Florian Hecker, Jules Rawlinson, Lauren Sarah Hayes, and BOAR collective. His sound piece and radio play for CTM 2016, \u201c(dia)grammatology of space\u201d, consists of a series of exploratory articulations between multilingual libretto, mechanical speech analysis/re-synthesis, and computer music. Its conceptual point of departure is an original libretto text written by Helen Hester and Katrina Burch from the Laboria Cubonics Collective and Virginia Barratt of VNSMatrix."} +{"text": "World-class, broadcast-quality limiting is an essential requirement for any audio production, and the latest standards also demand true-peak compliance. ISL delivers both, giving you superb sound with complete confidence about meeting the standards.\nNo need to second guess your sample-peak limiter time and again, or deliberately increase headroom to avoid a downstream problem. Just dial in your true-peak limit and let ISL take care of the rest.\nPristine quality true-peak limiting\nISL is a transparent look-ahead limiter designed to allow you to get on with creative audio production while it takes care of true-peak compliance for you.\nISL uses the standardized true-peak algorithms of ITU-R B.S. 1770 and related standards (including Apple \u2018Mastered for iTunes\u2019 true-peak detection), and is suitable for the control of audio for Post Production and Broadcast applications. True-peak limiting can also be used to ensure that downstream Codecs (mp3, AAC, etc.) do not introduce distortion into the signal.\nTransparent True Peak Limiting\nAdjust adjustable look ahead\nTwo stage, non-linear adaptive algorithm\nAdjustable channel linking\nIncludes iTunes True Peak option\nCompatible with ITU-R BS. 1770\nTrue brick-wall limited output\nMono through 5.1 surround compatible\nClear, intuitive operation\nIntelligent adaptive algorithm\nMultiple diagnostic listen to modes\nAccurate, standard compliant I/O metering\nPrecise direct numeric maxima\nAdjustable ballistics and colour splits"} +{"text": "The Royal Star & Garter charity is launching The Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) to improve the quality of life for Armed Forces veterans in care homes ahead of Remembrance Day.\nThe project seeks to offer compassionate care to veteran residents and their loved ones, supporting their emotional and social needs.\nCare homes which are already benefitting from VFF include Solihull, Surbiton, and High Wycombe.\nCharles Byrne, Royal British Legion Director General, said: \u201cMost veterans are cared for in civilian homes that in some cases may not understand their social, emotional, or physical needs.\n\u201cThe exciting potential of this project is to raise the standards of care received by all members of the Armed Forces community living in all care homes.\u201d\nRoyal Star & Garter believe each veteran can benefit from a tailored approach which accommodates their specific needs and preferences.\nThe importance of considering and celebrating the residents\u2019 experiences in military service is emphasised in their mission to improve mental wellbeing.\nProject leader, and former nurse for 32 years, Kathryn Glass, said: \u201cThere are prevalent and important aspects to consider when planning care for a resident.\n\u201cSome veterans have trigger days in the calendar year where they won\u2019t engage with anybody and those go into our care plans.\n\u201cFor example, one resident placed their war medals in a particular order and a staff member disrupted that order when they changed rooms.\n\u201cIt\u2019s a simple thing but made such a difference as he became very grumpy and didn\u2019t speak.\u201d\nFamily members have spoken of the relief that they feel knowing their loved ones are receiving the care and attention they need.\nThis allows them to focus on their relationship, sharing stories and reliving memories, freeing them from caring responsibilities.\nThe son of a veteran resident in Surbiton, Derek, explained that his father had changed since moving there.\nHe said: \u201cI used to dread the phone ringing as it was often carers telling me something had gone wrong.\n\u201cNow when I come here, there\u2019s a big smile on his face and I\u2019m learning more about his past.\n\u201cThe military connections here spark off memories for him.\u201d\nOut of 15,000 care homes in England, only 20 offer specialist support for those in the Armed Forces and their partners.\nVVF has approved ten of these homes, striving to support the practical, emotional, and social needs of veterans by providing training and resources to improve overall care.\nAll images courtesy of Royal Star & Garter"} +{"text": "\u201cWinter is coming\u201d (cue the \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d theme song), but that doesn\u2019t mean the construction season is over! Crews continue to build the future eastbound lanes of I-70, reconstruct York Street between 47th and 48th avenues and prepare for the installation of bridge beams (girders) for the southern half of the 4-acre cover park between Columbine and Clayton streets.\nIn preparation for opening the future eastbound lanes, 600 retaining structures, normally referred to as caissons, need to be installed for the wall panel foundation that supports this portion of the highway, separating the eastbound lanes of I-70 and the new 46th South Avenue. For both eastbound and westbound lanes, there are nearly 1,100 caissons to drill.\nWhile building these future lanes of I-70, crews have also been reconstructing York Street between 47th and 48th avenues. This reconstruction includes railroad repairs, new sidewalks and new roadway.\nIn mid-November, construction crews will set girders for the southern half of the cover park, between Clayton and Columbine streets. These girders are large concrete beams that will support the bridge deck, or surface, where the park will be located. In total, 328 girders will be set. To date, there have been 183 girders installed on the northern half of the park. Each girder is about 100 feet long and weighs about 150,000 pounds! Crews will continue placing girders for the southern half of the park through early 2022. Once they are in place, construction of the bridge deck can begin!\nThe park will be complete in early 2023. Please find more information about this exciting element of the Central 70 Project on our website.\nMotorists can also expect the following impacts on Central 70 through early 2022:\n- Construction of the eastbound I-70 bridge deck above Brighton Boulevard\n- Utility and railroad track work on York Street between 47th and 48th avenues\n- Full closure of Fillmore Street bridge above I-70\n- Excavation and wall work for the future eastbound lanes of I-70\n- Construction of 46th South Avenue\n- Punch list items at Quebec Street and I-70 interchange\n- Continued overnight restriction of highway lanes and ramps to and from I-70 between Quebec Street and Chambers Road for maintenance\nActivities are weather-dependent and subject to change."} +{"text": "Main Article Content\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.\nTime- and memory-consuming calibration measurements are a major drawback in system-matrix-based reconstructions in magnetic particle imaging (MPI). Especially, exchanging the receive coils requires new system matrices and therefore new calibration measurements. To reduce the number of such measurements, the MPI transfer function can be used to transfer the system matrix of one receive coil set to another. The transfer function can be obtained by a direct measurement or by estimation using a measured system matrix of each setup. In this abstract, we extend the latter to incorporate coupling of the receive coils while using only a few voxels of the system matrices. In this way, we can transfer system matrices between two different receive setups, both of which may contain non-orthogonal coils."} +{"text": "Creating software in online marketing is highly beneficial purchase of yourself, particularly in this information age where learning is literally accessible your reach of your fingers.\nInternet marketing on an outsized scale today involves a lot more than building a website, purchasing domain, thereafter posting your products on the web. Without spamming, you to be able to reach carrying out by advertising and marketing on a bigger scale.\nWith the increasing success of niche marketing on the internet email marketing still a great effective web site technique. Web marketing allows small, home based, entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete against and also the boys! Find your niche, build your list, and be on during to great outcomes. I am about to show you investing to drive your marketing via email campaign into overdrive and generate a constant supply of cash with one press of a display button.\nLook, a person\u2019s are the owner of a regional offline business, you will need to look at online marketing. If you do want aid your existing customer base and find Digital Marketing Strategies new customers to improve it, a person to start employing online marketing techniques. Just having a service provider website is not enough.it\u2019s only scratching the surface.\nI have spoken to successful Internet and network marketers, including a couple of millionaires, and they seemed in order to a little dazed in the fact cash was flowing in without having to conduct much of anything.\nIf have not guessed within this website document then Let me tell you \u2013 YouTube. Yes this will be the famous video hosting site that has been second to Google decide search engine popularity. 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In the years after the war Sadako initially seemed to have survived without negative effects; then, despite being an active, athletic young woman, she developed leukemia. While under treatment for her illness, one assumed directly related to the perceived effects of atomic radiation, she began folding origami (folded paper) cranes. Amassing a total of one thousand such cranes was assumed to insure the granting of a wish-and Sadako desperately wanted to live. Unfortunately, despite reaching her goal, she died at the age of sixteen.\nHer classmates and friends continued folding cranes in her honor, then dedicated them as a prayer for peace. Eventually a Childrens\u2019 Peace Memorial, using a model of the folded paper crane as one of its central motifs, was dedicated in Hiroshima\u2019s Peace Park to the hundreds of child victims of the atomic bomb as an eternal prayer for a peaceful future world. Thereafter individuals and groups from around the world began bringing their collections of a thousand paper cranes to the monument as a concrete expression of their own personal or collective prayers for peace.\nYour cranes can unite with thousands of others hanging near the Childrens Peace Memorial in Hiroshima to honor children killed by the atom bomb with a prayer for peace.\nMakela writes, \u201cHow fortunate I feel to have been a part of that chain of circumstance. And, ultimately, how confident I am that in the end peace, indeed, will prevail.\u201d\nwe are here by grace\nwe are meant to love\nwe will walk with hope\nwe will live for peace\nSend Your Cranes To Hiroshima\nTo send a thousand cranes to the Children\u2019s Monument in Hiroshima\u2019s Peace Park, string them on garlands of 100 cranes each, and mail them to:\nOffice of the Mayor, City of Hiroshima\n1 Chome Naka-ku\nTo string the cranes, attach a string to a long needle, push it through the hole in the bottom of each crane, and bring it out through the point in the center of the crane\u2019s back. Be sure to tie a knot at the end of the string. To separate the cranes on the string, add a 1/4\u2033 piece of a plastic straw or coffee stirrer between each crane.\nBefore sending them to Hiroshima, here are some other ways you can share the story of Sadako, the legend of the crane, and your beautiful display of paper cranes:\n1. Hang them in a school or a public library, and ask the librarian to make a display of books related to Sadako, Japan, World War II, leukemia, and peace.\n2. Bring them to a nursing home or hospital along with instructions for folding the cranes; it\u2019s a wonderful activity to share with others.\n3. Ask your local newspaper to publish a story about why you folded the cranes along with a picture of all the people who participated.\n4. Look for someone traveling to Japan who would be willing to go to Hiroshima to personally place your cranes at the based of the statue. It could be a business person, a student, or someone visiting a relative. Call travel agents to see if they are booking people on flights to Japan, and ask them to help you find someone who might take on your crane mission.\nWhether they are sent to Hiroshima, the President of the United States, the mayor of a small town, or a sick person recovering from an illness, the gift of a thousand paper cranes is a powerful gesture of caring, devotion, and love."} +{"text": "Dr Anan Sithipolvanichgul, M.D.\nIn 1986, Dr Anan Sithipolvanichgul, a highly experienced dermatologist, founded and contributed to the growth of Anan Clinic, one of the pioneers in skin and laser establishments in Thailand. It has over the period of over 30 years significantly formed into an outstanding dermatology aesthetic centre in the country. Before establishing his practice, Anan Clinic, he underwent dermatological training in several overseas countries, including the United States, Japan and Europe. Dr Anan\u2019s special interest has always been in advanced laser technologies to treat skin problems and in producing skin care products. Dr Anan has over the past 30 years utilised laser technologies to increase the recovery process of improving skin conditions."} +{"text": "Kate Robinson represents clients in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of a variety of commercial and real estate transactions. Her work also includes advising business clients in a range of corporate law matters and commercial finance transactions. Kate\u2019s practice focuses primarily on commercial real estate, debt financing and corporate law matters.\nKate represents clients in a variety of commercial real estate transactions, focusing on the acquisition, financing, development and disposition of multifamily, mixed use and commercial properties. She represents clients in all phases of real estate transactions, including the formation of joint venture arrangements, the negotiation of purchase and sale documents, real estate diligence and obtaining debt financing. She is experienced in representing clients utilizing a variety of financing sources, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans, bank loans and tax exempt bonds.\nIn addition, she has experience in a broad range of commercial finance transactions, including working capital loans, leveraged buyouts, project finance transactions, syndicated debt, mezzanine lending and mortgage-backed securities. Her projects have included both debt secured by a variety of asset types and unsecured debt. Her clients have included financial institutions, private equity firms, hedge fund, energy and retail companies.\nKate also works with business clients on a variety of corporate law matters and in the acquisition and disposition of businesses and their assets.\nShe is admitted to the bar in New York, Oregon and Washington State."} +{"text": "So what is it really? Social Engineering is the act of exploiting a person\u2019s natural tendency to trust another person or entity. Because the vulnerability exists within people, there is no truly effective method for remediation. That is not to say that you cannot protect your sensitive data, but it is to say that you cannot always prevent your people or even yourself from being successfully conned.\nThe core ingredients required to perform a successful confidence trick are no different today then they were before the advent of the Internet. The con artist must have the victim\u2019s trust, and then trick the victim into performing an action or divulging information. The Internet certainly didn\u2019t create the risk but it does make it easier for the threat to align with the risk.\nBefore the advent of the Internet the con artist (threat) needed to contact the victim (risk) via telephone, in person, via snail mail, etc. Once contact was made a good story needed to be put into place and the victim\u2019s trust needed to be earned. That process could take months or even years and even then success isn\u2019t guaranteed.\nThe advent of the Internet provided the threat with many more avenues through which it could successfully align with the risk. Specifically, the Internet enables the threat to align with hundreds or even thousands of risks simultaneously. That sort of shotgun approach couldn\u2019t be done before and significantly increases an attackers chances of success. One of the most elementary examples of this shotgun approach is the email based phishing attack.\nThe email based phishing attack doesn\u2019t earn the trust of its victims; it steals trust from existing relationships. Those relationships might exist between the victim and their bank, family member, co-worker, employer, etc. In all instances the email based phishing attack hinges on the attacker\u2019s ability to send emails that look like they are coming from a trusted source (exploitation of trust). From a technical perspective, email spoofing and phishing is trivial (click here for a more sophisticated attack example).\nThe reason why it is possible for an attacker to steal trust from a victim instead of earning that trust is because face to face trust isn\u2019t portable to the Internet. For example, most people trust their spouse. Many people talk to their spouse on AIM, MSN, Yahoo, Skype, etc. while at work. How do they know that they are really chatting with their spouse and not a hacker?\nSo how do you protect against the social risks and prevent the threat from successfully aligning with those risks? The truth is that you can\u2019t. Con artists have been conning people since the dawn of man. The better question what are you doing to protect your data from the hacker that does penetrate into your IT Infrastructure?"} +{"text": "Stratis, a blockchain platform specializing in enterprise solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its public EVM Testnet, codenamed Auroria, on February 6, 2024. This testnet serves as a critical milestone in Stratis\u2019 journey towards offering a robust and adaptable platform for developers seeking to build decentralized applications (dApps) utilizing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).\nAuroria is designed to mimic a live blockchain environment, allowing developers to experiment with their smart contracts, test dApps, and gain valuable insights before deploying them on the mainnet. By offering a public testnet, Stratis aims to foster a collaborative development community and gather valuable feedback to ensure the stability and security of the platform before its official launch.\nKey features of the Auroria Testnet include\n- Full EVM compatibility: Develop and deploy smart contracts written in Solidity and other EVM-compatible languages.\n- Free to use: No costs associated with deploying contracts or utilizing network resources.\n- Open and transparent: Anyone can participate in testing and contribute to the development process.\n- Scalable infrastructure: Designed to handle high transaction volumes and ensure smooth operation.\nStratis believes that the EVM Testnet launch represents a significant step forward in its mission to empower developers with the tools and infrastructure they need to build next-generation dApps. By providing a familiar and widely adopted development environment, the company aims to attract a diverse range of developers and contribute to the growth of the blockchain ecosystem.\nThe launch is accompanied by a series of educational resources and community support initiatives to assist developers in getting started with the testnet. These resources will include documentation, tutorials, and active community forums where developers can connect, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects.\nJoin the Stratis team in shaping the future of dApps! Visit the official Auroria Testnet website for more information, explore the documentation, and contribute to the growing community. Together, we can build a secure, scalable, and user-friendly platform for the next generation of decentralized applications.\nRemember, this is just a sample news update without headings. You can adapt it by adding your own headings and breaking up the text for better readability. You can also add information about specific testing events or rewards offered during the testnet phase."} +{"text": "1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews,\n2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, \u2018What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they restore their wall? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they finish in a day? Can they bring the stones back to life from those heaps of rubble\u2013burned as they are?\u2019\n3 Tobiah the Ammonite, who was at his side, said, \u2018What they are building\u2013if even a fox climbed up on it, he would break down their wall of stones!\u2019\n4 Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads. Give them over as plunder in a land of captivity.\n5 Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins from your sight, for they have thrown insults in the face of the builders.\n6 So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart.\n7 But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the men of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem\u2019s walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry.\n8 They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and stir up trouble against it.\n9 But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat.\n10 Meanwhile, the people in Judah said, \u2018The strength of the laborers is giving out, and there is so much rubble that we cannot rebuild the wall.\u2019\n11 Also our enemies said, \u2018Before they know it or see us, we will be right there among them and will kill them and put an end to the work.\u2019\n12 Then the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times over, \u2018Wherever you turn, they will attack us.\u2019\n13 Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows.\n14 After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, \u2018Don\u2019t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.\u2019\n15 When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to his own work.\n16 From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah\n17 who were building the wall. Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other,\n18 and each of the builders wore his sword at his side as he worked. But the man who sounded the trumpet stayed with me.\n19 Then I said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, \u2018The work is extensive and spread out, and we are widely separated from each other along the wall.\n20 Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, join us there. Our God will fight for us!\u2019\n21 So we continued the work with half the men holding spears, from the first light of dawn till the stars came out.\n22 At that time I also said to the people, \u2018Have every man and his helper stay inside Jerusalem at night, so they can serve us as guards by night and workmen by day.\u2019\n23 Neither I nor my brothers nor my men nor the guards with me took off our clothes; each had his weapon, even when he went for water."} +{"text": "Dr. Moore\u2019s approach is simple: by maintaining the proper ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet, blood pressure can be regulated at the cellular level, preventing the development of hypertension.\n- Proves that the majority of cases of stroke, heart attack, and hypertension can easily be prevented by maintaining the proper ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet.\n- Updated with scientific evidence from a recent Finnish study showing a 60 percent decline in deaths attributed to strokes and heart attacks.\n- Provides a comprehensive program for balancing body chemistry at the cellular level.\nThe High Blood Pressure Solution: A Scientifically Proven Program for Preventing Strokes and Heart Disease\nHigh blood pressure is entirely preventable, without reliance on synthetic drugs. Dr. Moore\u2019s approach is simple: by maintaining the proper ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet, blood pressure can be regulated at the cellular level, preventing the development of hypertension and the high incidence of strokes and heart attacks associated with it. Dr. Moore updates this edition with a new preface reporting on the latest scientific research in support of his program. The most striking results come from Finland, where for several decades sodium chloride has been replaced nationwide with a commercial sodium/potassium mixture, resulting in a 60 percent decline nationwide in deaths attributed to strokes and heart attacks. Extrapolated to America, the Finnish statistics would mean 360,000 strokes prevented and 96,000 lives saved every year.\nDr. Moore makes it clear that high blood pressure is only one symptom of an entire systemic imbalance. He outlines a safe, effective program that focuses on nutrition, weight loss, and exercise to bring the entire body chemistry into balance. For those currently taking blood pressure medications, he includes a chapter on working with your physician to ensure that any reduction in hypertension drugs can be effected gradually and safely.\nSoftcover, 400 pages\nThe High Blood Pressure Solution\nA Scientifically Proven Program for Preventing Strokes and Heart Disease\nHow to Use This Book\nPREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION\nHypertension Can Be Prevented and Cured\nWhy Haven\u2019t You Heard of These Developments?\nPart One: The Problem\n1. What is High Blood Pressure?\n2. Drugs\u2013The Usual Treatment\nPart Two: The Answer: Moving From the Myth of Control to a Balance with Nature\n3. Hypertension: Much More than Just High Blood Pressure!\n4. The Action the Cell Membrane\n5. High Blood Pressure Is Not Inevitable: Cultural Evidence\n6. Working with the Wisdom of the Body: An Adequate K Factor Lowers Blood Pressure and Prolongs Life\n7. Hypertension: A Variation of Syndrome X\n8. Other Factors that Influence Blood Pressure\nPart Three: The Program\n9. Step One: See Your Doctor\n10. Step Two: Eat Right\n11. Step Three: Exercise\n12 Step Four: Help Your Body Find Its Proper Weight\nPart Four: The Workbook\n13. The Workbook\nPart Five: Additional Considerations\n14. Why the Emphasis on Drugs\n15. Additional Evidence: Low Dietary K Factor\u2013A Main Cause of Primary Hypertension\nPart Six: Salt, Blood Pressure Regulation, and Drug Action\n16. How Important Is Salt?\n17. How the Kidneys, Hormones, and Nervous System Work Together to Control Blood Pressure\n18. Antihypertensive Drugs\nPart Seven: For the Physician\n19. Information for the Physician"} +{"text": "Kincaids were present during Scotland\u2019s wars of independence; one family member fighting against Edward I and recapturing Edinburgh castle in 1296. A Kincaid was made constable of the castle and Robert the Bruce granted that the castle to be added to their arms as a recognition of their achievements.\nThe family estates grew in the sixteenth century, through marriage they gained the estate of Craiglockhart near Edinburgh, the estate of Bantaskin by Falkirk, Blackness Castle and the fields of Warriston, now in Edinburgh.\nMalcolm Kincaid was involved in a battle against the Stirlings of Craigbarnet in 1563 were he lost his arm, he was also fighting with the Lennoxes of Woodhead in the 1570 before finally being dispatched by a Stirling of Glovat in 1581.\nin 1600 John Kincaid of Warriston was murdered. His wife and one of his own grooms were implicated. both were put to death for their crimes, the wife beheaded and the groom \u2018broken on the wheel\u2019 a particularly grizzly punishment.\nKincaids supported the royalists during the civil war and suffered for this during the \u2018protectorate\u2019, prior to the restoration of the monarchy with many of the clan emigrating to America. They also supported the later Stewart cause, also costing them dear both during the 1715 and \u201945 rebellions with several Kincaids escaping to Virginia.\nTowards the end of the eighteenth century the Kincaids became closely linked to the Lennoxes through marriage. The two families grew close, in complete contrast to the situation that had existed between them 200 years earlier.\nMadam Heather Kincaid of Kincaid was the first chief of the name to sit on the Council of Chiefs and was succeeded in 2001 by her granddaughter Arabella."} +{"text": "If you ever wondered why Sam no longer lives with his parents, don\u2019t ask Nakhti about it. Those two have been more than friends once. After years of silence, Nakhti suddenly replied to one of Sam\u2019s letters and showed up in New Coalport overnight, proceeding to start the Pharaohs MC. Nobody is quite sure why exactly this man decided to abandon his education and career in finance for work in a junkyard, or what kind of dark thoughts course behind the frown when he forgets to smirk, but they are glad to have him here.\nNakhti cares for his friends and makes a great leader for their band of misfits. He is known for problem-solving so effective that it raises questions, which are perhaps better left unanswered. Nakhti and Yen have been an item for a while. Whichever of each other\u2019s secrets they accidentally discover, their arrangement is simple \u2013 never tell Samut."} +{"text": "Ileen Macpherson Trust is an entity created by Peggy Macpherson in the name of her aunt Ileen, to honour and promote Ileen\u2019s life passion, the work of Anthroposophy in Australia.\nThe Ileen Macpherson Trust is small in its capacity. Money is given through an application process, to individuals and organisations, with the aim of honouring the wishes of the MacPherson family in:\n- promoting the work of anthroposophy in Australia\n- supporting initiatives, education, projects and ideas to develop and extend the work of anthroposophy in Australia\n- providing a platform to receive further bequests and funds with the intent of continuing and extending the work of anthroposophy in Australia\nIleen (Edith Ileen) Macpherson(1894-1985) was born in St. Kilda. She attended Clyde School in Melbourne, excelling in sports, as well as academics. In 1933 she met Ernesto Genoni, her life partner. Ernesto had met Rudolf Steiner in Dornach in 1920, and together he and Ileen pioneered biodynamic farming in Australia through the establishment of their Demeter farm in Dandenong (now the site of Springvale Botanical Cemetery). The farm ran from approximately 1934-1954. Ileen had become ill during this time, and was confined to a wheel chair for the remainder of her life. On her death, Ileen bestowed the bulk of her estate to the furthering of Anthroposophy in Australia. After Ernesto\u2019s death in 1975, her close friend and niece Peggy became her devoted carer. Following Ileen\u2019s death, Peggy set up a trust to honour her wishes and her life\u2019s work.\nPeggy (Mary Constance) Macpherson(1910-2015) was born on a property in Berrigan, in the New South Wales Riverina. She lived a full life, reaching the age of 105. Peggy spent her career as a child nurse in Melbourne. In 1939 she undertook study at the Goetheanum in Dornach, with her aunt Ruby Macpherson (1881-1961). Ruby was the matriarch of the extended family, and instrumental in nurturing Ileen Macpherson\u2019s relationship with Ernesto in the 1930s. In 1962 Peggy formally joined the anthroposophical study group set up by Ernesto and Anne Macky in 1928, the Michael Group. An active member, she brought speakers out and, among other things, laid the ground work for the establishment of the Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School in Warranwood in 1972. Peggy enjoyed a lifelong close relationship with her aunt Ileen, and wished to preserve her legacy.\nThe Macpherson family legacy.\nFrom a pastoralist family with a large tranche of land in New South Wales, the three Macphersons, Peggy, Ileen and Ruby were actively involved in supporting the study, dissemination and dissemination of Anthroposophy in Australia for a period spanning over 80 years. This work continues into the present through the Ileen Macpherson Trust.\nSteiner school pioneer Peggy Macpherson was inspired by her nursing of children. Sydney Morning Herald, 16 November, 2015."} +{"text": "Feel free to sit in the garden house or on its porch and enjoy the fountain or gaze at the butterflies. Stroll through the gardens and rest in the shade by the stream or simply by the pond and meditate.\nGAS FIRE PIT FOR COOLER WEATHER\nEACH ROOM HAS EN SUITE BATHROOM\n2 PORCHES FOR RELAXING\nQuiet and beautiful grounds with flowers and plants everywhere inside and out. Breakfast included.\nHaving stayed in many B&Bs across the country and in Europe, we have lots of context to compare. Meadowsweet Gardens Inn certainly deserves to rate among the best!\nAnother great time at the sweet inn. Enjoyed so much sitting on the porch and the hospitality of Deb and Ken."} +{"text": "Geographical Location: Bazoft, Kouhrang, Chaharrmahal and Bakhtiari Province\nNumber of Tutors: 26\nStart Date: October 2017\nBazoft is one of the nomadic and deprived areas of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. In its central region, 15 schools were covered by the \u201cRead with Me\u201d program.\nIn 2017-2018, the \u201cRead with Me\u201d program started its activities in Bazoft with the financial support of Ms. Kharman Kasraeian. Within the framework of this program, 15 schools were covered. Also, a room was temporarily allocated to the program as a library at the Education Office.\nPart of the budget intended for books in this project was spent on the purchase and delivery of library resources, including 175 titles (350 volumes) for children aged 0-16, adult books and more than 200 copies of handbooks and activity sheets. 26 book bags including 14 multi-level book bags, 6 book bags suitable for the second and third grades and 6 book bags suitable for fourth to sixth grades were granted to this library. These book bags contain over 500 books, 150 handbooks and 600 activity sheets.\nIn this regard, the Learning Numeracy and Learning Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Skills workshops were held in November 2017 and Reading Aloud Techniques, Quality Books and Illustrations workshops were held in December 2017 for teachers. Bazoft librarians also participated in the Library Design workshop in Isfahan in December 2017.\nAfter receiving the necessary training in the \u201cRead with Me\u201d workshops, these teachers took the book bags into their classrooms. By hanging the book bags on classroom walls in the form of book displays, they made the books completely accessible to their students and turned their classrooms into small libraries.\nThis post is also available in: Persian"} +{"text": "Crucial Funding for Montgomery Parks\nIn the past, we have been able to count on the support of our elected officials thanks to the continued advocacy of parks supporters and the Montgomery Parks Foundation.\nThe Council\u2019s approved FY24 operating budget and FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) recognize Parks\u2019 key role in maintaining a high quality of life in the county and keeping county residents engaged, healthy, and happy.\nThe County Council provided $131 million in tax-supported funding for the Parks Department including restoration of almost $2.6 million to the Parks operating budget allowing maintenance funding to support new and improved park amenities, the expansion of our community special events program, enhancing the natural resources management of 27,000 acres of conservation land, and expanding our internship program. That program will bolster ongoing efforts to attract diverse candidates to Parks\u2019 workforce.\nDespite the overall good news, there will be some shortfalls. The $1.5 million cut will reduce the Parks Department\u2019s capacity to acquire and preserve natural areas, farmland and historic properties throughout the county.\nIndividuals who wish to join the campaign to support the Montgomery Parks capital budget should contact the Montgomery Parks Foundation.\nIf you are looking for CIP Budget Information, please visit our Capital Improvements Project Page.\nThanks for Lending Your Voice!\n\u201cI\u2019m a local resident living in North Bethesda/Rockville\u2026I\u2019m frequently on my bike on the Beach Drive Trail or, my favorite, The Bethesda Trolly Trail. The county spent lots of money to build a beautiful entrance to that trail on Edson Lane. Unfortunately, it is not well maintained and looks messy much of the time. I was an A.D. at one of Bethesda\u2019s high Schools and know how importance maintenance it is to the longevity of our parks and recreation areas. Please help see that maintenance is not \u201cdeferred\u201d to the detriment of our beautiful park and trail system,-Gary\nThank you for all your hard work at securing funding to carry on the tradition of our parks.\u201d"} +{"text": "(Give rental owners/managers a few details about your WI getaway)\nit's cabin time\u2122 in Presque Isle\nPresque Isle, WI lodging and cabin rental resorts are in the heart of the musky capital of the world. Presque Isle is a haven for recreation activities, making this a much desired place to vacation in northern Wisconsin. Direct translation in French means \u201cAlmost an Island\u201d. There are hundreds of glistening lakes, flowing rivers, curious wildlife and towering trees that just seem to greet you as you enter Wisconsin\u2019s \u201cLast Wilderness\u201d.\nYou can bike, hike, snowshoe your way through Vilas County\u2019s hardwood forests, or ride over the 600 miles of ATV and snowmobile trails. Vilas County is also a bird paradise with frequent presentations from local bird enthusiasts and even the Northwoods Birding Festival is held to celebrate the vast arrangement of species that call Presque Isle their home.\nPresque Isle cottages and resorts are neighbors to over 200 lakes and 70 miles of rivers that allow you to scuba dive, sail, boat, canoe, windsurf, tube or paddleboard. Enjoy the Walleye festival, fish boils, and fishing contests. Like to hunt? Presque Isle is close to Ottawa National Forest where there are over million acres of public landing. The lush landscape gives way to an abundant number of trophy size wildlife.\nWant a round of golf? There are 6 courses near your Presque Isle cabin to pick from. There are museums such as the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, unique shopping, lots of things to do, restaurants, and bars that in the area. Whatever your fancy is, you will find it in amazine Presque Isle, WI.\nMake sure you talk to rental owners about the many Presque Isle seasonal events and day trips. Compare cabins and Presque Isle resorts and lodging here, then book DIRECTLY with the owners. Booking DIRECT guarantees you get the lowest rental rate because you avoid booking website commissions."} +{"text": "Millennium Metalcraft, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of metal products, offering a wide range of fabrication services. One of the key decisions that clients have to make when ordering metal products is the type of coating they want on their products. In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of two common types of coatings: wet paint and powder coating.\nWet paint is the traditional method of coating metal products. It involves the application of a liquid paint on the surface of the metal. The liquid paint is sprayed on the surface of the metal using a spray gun or applied using a brush. The paint then dries and forms a protective layer on the surface of the metal.\nFlexibility: Wet paint offers a wide range of color options, allowing clients to choose the exact color they want for their products.\nCost-effectiveness: Wet paint is relatively cheap compared to other coating options, making it an attractive option for clients on a budget.\nQuick application: Wet paint can be applied quickly, allowing for fast turnaround times on orders.\nDurability: Wet paint is not as durable as other coating options, and the paint can easily chip or fade over time, especially when exposed to harsh weather conditions.\nEnvironmental concerns: Wet paint can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere during application, which can be harmful to the environment.\nPowder coating is a newer coating method that has gained popularity in recent years. It involves the application of a dry powder on the surface of the metal. The powder is sprayed on the metal using a spray gun and then baked in an oven to form a protective layer.\nDurability: Powder coating is extremely durable, and the coating can last for many years without chipping or fading.\nEnvironmental friendliness: Powder coating is environmentally friendly, as it does not release VOCs during application.\nAesthetics: Powder coating offers a wide range of color and texture options, allowing clients to choose the exact look they want for their products.\nCost: Powder coating can be more expensive than wet paint, making it less attractive to clients on a budget.\nLimited flexibility: Powder coating does not offer the same level of flexibility in terms of color options as wet paint.\nIn conclusion, the choice between wet paint and powder coating will depend on the specific needs of each client. If cost is a major concern, wet paint may be the best option. However, if durability and environmental friendliness are important, powder coating is the way to go. Ultimately, it is important to work with a reputable metal fabricator like Millennium Metalcraft, Inc. to ensure that the right coating is chosen for each project."} +{"text": "Whether you're in the process of building, or you're just collecting design ideas, you're in the right place. Get to know our team, see our projects, and get tips on decorating your home, entertaining, and more.\nIN THE NEWS\nRead about our most recent projects and find out more about us!\nI believe what makes a home special is the welcoming atmosphere experienced as one steps through the front door. This is why Danny and I have a home bar in our entry hall. We find the simple gesture of offering a drink as our guests arrive sets a relaxed and festive tone, making everyone feel instantly at home in our space. With the approaching season of cooler evenings and special gatherings, I\u2019d like to inspire you to turn a cozy corner of your home into a warm and welcoming home bar.\nTransforming our clients dark, unfinished, mismatched space into a tranquil cohesive retreat was a pleasure in this Huntsville Alabama Master Bedroom Design. We used muted hues of greys and whites accented with vibrant teals to balance the light and airy space. This space now reflects Wendy\u2019s style and personality and allows her to enjoy her [\u2026]\nWe just delivered this beautiful custom front door to the \u2018Adirondack\u2019 Lake Guntersville home that we are currently working on! This front door is made of reclaimed Long Leaf Heart of Pine with bronze hinges and hand-forged decorative iron clavos. It is the perfect entry to a gorgeous home. We started with detailed drawings for [\u2026]\nWe believe that the reflection of individuality and the telling of one\u2019s story is the beautiful result of personalized design. Never settling for anything other than just the right thing, many of our furnishings and accessories are custom made. We are proud to showcase some of these products that have become signature pieces.. Here are [\u2026]\nWhen we work with clients to redesign their homes we often discover that the furniture pieces that we think would best work in the space are not available. When that happens we work with our trusted manufacturers to create pieces that accent the home perfectly like this Custom Dining Table. Nothing Would Fit The Rustic [\u2026]\nfollow us on"} +{"text": "Bunsen, Robert Wilhelm Eberhard (1811\u20131899)\nRobert Bunsen was a German chemist, born in G\u00f6ttingen, who was a pioneer of chemical spectroscopy. Bunsen began the study of zoology, chemistry, and physics at the university of his native town, and continued them at Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. After having lectured at G\u00f6ttingen and Cassel, he filled the chair of chemistry in succession at Marburg, Breslau, and, from 1852, Heidelberg. His papers on physics and geology, as well as chemistry, are numerous.\nBunsen did important work with organo-arsenic compounds, and along with his friend Berthold in 1837, showed that hydrated iron oxide is an antidote to arsenic poisoning. He was the first to produce magnesium in large quantities; and in 1860 he invented the magnesium light, which proved so important to photography. But the greatest advance with which his name is associated is that of spectrum analysis \u2013 made in conjunction with his colleague Gustav Kirchhoff \u2013 which had such far-reaching consequences in chemistry and astronomy. It was the means by which Bunsen and Kirchhoff discovered cesium (1860) and another alkali metal, rubidium (1861). The Bunsen burner was an invention probably not of Bunsen himself (although Bunsen undoubtedly popularized its use) but of his technician, Peter Desdaga, and based on one by Michael Faraday. Bunsen also invented other kinds of laboratory equipment, such as the Bunsen cell, a carbon-zinc electric cell that was used in arc lamps.\nBesides his original work in chemistry, Bunsen was a brilliant teacher. The government of Baden made him a privy-councilor in 1863."} +{"text": "Fans gathered to watch the game and celebrate the victory, and the players wore Brady\u2019s jersey and cheered on the Buccaneers. After the game, the players and fans celebrated with a fireworks display and a special video message from Brady. In the United Kingdom, the Arsenal Football Club held a special event at their Emirates Stadium. Tom Brady\u2019s seventh Super Bowl victory was a truly global event, with soccer relay sites in countries around the world celebrating the historic win. Usain Bolt, the world\u2019s fastest man, was honored with a statue unveiling at his home stadium in Jamaica on Sunday.\nThe bronze statue, which stands at nine feet tall, was unveiled at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, to commemorate the achievements of the eight-time Olympic gold medalist. The statue was created by sculptor Basil Watson and is a tribute to Bolt\u2019s incredible career, which includes world records in the 100m and 200m sprints. The unveiling was attended by Bolt\u2019s family, friends, and fans, as well as dignitaries from Jamaica and around the world. The event was a fitting tribute to one of the greatest athletes of all time, and a reminder of the power of hard work and dedication.\nOn Saturday, August 24th, 2019, the world\u2019s fastest man was honored with a statue unveiling at his home stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Usain Bolt, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist, was celebrated with a life-size bronze statue of himself in his iconic \u201clightning bolt\u201d pose. The statue, which stands at 8 feet tall, was unveiled in front of a crowd of thousands of Bolt\u2019s fans and supporters. The event was attended by Bolt\u2019s family, friends, and fellow athletes, as well \ud574\uc678\ucd95\uad6c\uc911\uacc4\uc0ac\uc774\ud2b8 as the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness. The statue was created by renowned sculptor Basil Watson, who worked closely with Bolt to ensure that the statue accurately captured the athlete\u2019s likeness."} +{"text": "- Mandy Moore opens up about her personal growth since her divorce from Ryan Adams.\n- The singer reflects on her past and how it feels like a different person.\n- Moore acknowledges her people-pleasing tendencies and how they impacted her first marriage.\n- The actress reveals that she is in a much healthier place in her life now.\n- Moore expresses gratitude for the lessons learned and finding her current husband, Taylor Goldsmith.\nIn a recent episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson\u2019s \u201cDinner\u2019s On Me\u201d podcast, Mandy Moore opened up about her personal growth and transformation since her divorce from Ryan Adams. The actress and singer reflected on her past and how it feels like a different person that she doesn\u2019t recognize. Moore candidly shared her journey of self-discovery and the lessons she learned along the way.\nReflecting on the Past\nLetting Go of People-Pleasing Habits\nMoore admitted that when she was younger, she had a strong desire to make others around her feel comfortable. However, she realized that in the process of doing so, she often ended up belittling herself. This pattern continued in her first marriage, which eventually turned very unhealthy for her. As she grew older and wiser, Moore made a conscious effort to drop these people-pleasing habits and prioritize her own well-being.\nFeeling Like a Different Person\nLooking back on her past relationship, Moore expressed how strange it feels to think about that chapter of her life. She couldn\u2019t recognize herself in the person she used to be and couldn\u2019t relate to the way she allowed herself to be treated. The growth and transformation she has undergone since then have made her feel like a completely different person.\nGratitude for Lessons Learned\nDespite the challenges she faced in her first marriage, Moore expressed gratitude for the experience. She believes that it taught her valuable lessons and ultimately led her to find her incredible partner, Taylor Goldsmith. Moore acknowledges that without going through that difficult period, she wouldn\u2019t be in the healthy and fulfilling relationship she is in today.\nMandy Moore\u2019s reflection on her growth and transformation after ending her first marriage serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of self-discovery and prioritizing one\u2019s own well-being. Moore\u2019s journey of letting go of people-pleasing habits and finding herself has led her to a place of happiness and fulfillment. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the potential for personal growth even in the face of challenging circumstances."} +{"text": "To generate an XML file, you need to follow these steps:\n- Define the XML structure: Determine the elements, attributes, and hierarchy of your XML file. The XML should adhere to a specific schema or format.\n- Choose a programming language: Select a programming language you are comfortable with to write the code for generating the XML file. Some popular choices include Python, Java, C#, or PHP.\n- Create an XML document: Initialize an XML document object using the relevant library or module provided by your chosen programming language. For example, in Python, you can use the xml.etree.ElementTree module.\n- Build the XML structure: Use the methods or functions provided by the XML library to create the desired structure for your XML file. Add elements, attributes, and values as necessary. This involves creating parent-child relationships, setting attribute values, and providing data.\n- Save the XML document: Once you have built the XML document, save it to a file. Specify the desired location and filename with the appropriate extension (e.g., .xml). In most programming languages, there are specific methods or functions to handle file saving, such as write() in Python.\n- Validate the XML (optional): You can choose to validate your generated XML against a predefined schema or Document Type Definition (DTD) to ensure it meets the required format. XML validation is usually done using a separate tool or library.\n- Test and iterate: Test the generated XML file by opening it with an XML reader or editor to verify its structure and correctness. If necessary, make any required modifications or iterate on the XML generation code.\nBy following these steps, you can generate an XML file that adheres to your desired structure and is ready to be used for various purposes such as data exchange, configuration files, or web services."} +{"text": "1 Corinthians 3:11\nWhat is your spiritual foundation? Jesus is to be your firm foundation. He is to be the support for all your choices and service in this life. Have you made Jesus the foundation of your life, or is your life crumbling beneath you?\n1 Corinthians 3:11 \u2013 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.\nPaul writes to the church at Corinth in first Corinthians chapter three verse 11, he says: For no other foundation can any one lay then that which is laid, which he is Christ Jesus. In your Christianity, if you are a Christian, is the foundation of your spiritual life, Jesus Christ? If you\u2019re not a Christian, your foundation isn\u2019t Jesus Christ. Your Foundation for your spiritual life is not the only one in whom there is hope in eternity.\nMay I plead with you, build a foundation, build a foundation that will actually last not a foundation of stone or rubble, not a foundation of straw that can burn. Not a foundation of wood that can be destroyed, but a foundation in Jesus Christ. How can you do that? You come to know Jesus Christ through his scripture. Start there.\nDetails About Admonition\nSubscribe on YouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3syE1ogS5LPeEsnAfgnYrg?sub_confirmation=1\nSign up for a daily devotional by Email: https://cozort.org/free\nLeave a comment for the host of Admonition: https://cozort.org/contact\nWatch more of Aaron\u2019s videos about Salvation, the Gospel, the good news, the gospel message salvation, and in-depth studies of the books of the Bible by visiting https://cozort.org, and Collierville church of Christ.\nAaron Cozort is the preacher for the Collierville church of Christ.\nThe Collierville church of Christ meets on Sundays morning and afternoon at 575 Shelton Road, Collierville, TN 38017.\nTo learn more about the Collierville church of Christ, visit colliervillecoc.org"} +{"text": "From 13.4 billion years ago, the current record-holder is unlikely to fall anytime soon. Why? A combination of science\u2026 and luck.\n\u201cWe\u2019ve taken a major step back in time, beyond what we\u2019d ever expected to be able to do with Hubble. We see GN-z11 at a time when the universe was only three percent of its current age.\u201d \u2013Pascal Oesch\nIf you take the world\u2019s most powerful space telescope, point it into the cosmic abyss for days, and collect all the light possible, you\u2019ll see something fantastic.\nBut you won\u2019t see the Universe\u2019s most distant galaxy.\nThe most distant galaxy ever discovered comes from when the Universe was only 400-million-years-old, 3% of its current age.\nIt took four separate circumstances coming together all at once to make its discovery possible.\n1) The Universe is expanding, meaning that the wavelength of the emitted light gets stretched as it journeys throughout the Universe. We had to look in the infrared for light that was emitted in the ultraviolet, at more than double the wavelength limit of visible light.\n2) The galaxy happens to be located where there\u2019s no intervening neutral gas, since that would block the light we could see.\nA reionized region this early is rare, and purely serendipitous.\n3) We had to look near a very large mass, so that the Einsteinian effect of gravitational lensing could magnify the background galaxy. And\u2026\n4) We needed spectroscopic confirmation, to know this wasn\u2019t simply an intrinsically red/infrared object.\nHubble\u2019s record-holder, GN-z11, will likely stand until James Webb comes online.\nWe\u2019ve gotten very lucky.\nMostly Mute Monday tells the astronomical story of an object, phenomenon or discovery in visuals, pictures and no more than 200 words."} +{"text": "This article explores the appearance, in Jonathan Lethem's Chronic City and Ben Lerner's 10:04, of ontological instability and disturbing nonhuman presences in urban space. Developing the work of Brian McHale in Postmodernist Fiction, ontological instability is understood here as shifts in what is deemed as real or unreal in the storyworld, and the resulting uncertainty (for characters as well as for readers) as to the stable ontological attributes of the narrated world. Such shifts feed into broader apocalyptic undercurrents in Lethem's and Lerner's novels. They are also important for an understanding of how early twenty-first-century fictional texts come to grips with complex environmental threats, and have relevance for the relationship between human vision, consciousness, and the environment. In Chronic City and 10:04, I will argue, a sense of unsettling nonhuman presence is realized in continuous references to menacing weather conditions and occurrences that threaten the ontological stability of the narrated storyworld."} +{"text": "The first stage in a good SEO plan is conducting in-depth keyword research to identify your website's most pertinent and efficient keywords. Fortunately, many powerful keyword search tools are available to simplify this process and maximize your SEO efforts. This article presents the top 10 keyword search tools that can supercharge your SEO campaigns and help you achieve better rankings and increase organic traffic.\nGoogle Keyword Planner\nMoz Keyword Explorer\nEach tool provides unique features, such as comprehensive keyword suggestions, search volume data, key difficulty analysis, competitor research, and more. By utilizing these tools to their full potential, You can learn useful information about your target keywords and adjust your website's optimization accordingly.\nFree SEO Tools World Provide Best free Keyword Suggestions Tool is a powerful resource optimized to assist you in finding relevant and high-performing keywords. It uses search volume, competition level, and keyword relevance data to generate comprehensive keyword suggestions tailored to specific niches. By leveraging this tool effectively, you can gain a competitive edge and attract more targeted traffic to your website.\nA keyword suggestion tool is crucial for maximizing search engine optimization (SEO) efforts and achieving online success. These tools offer helpful advice and insights for choosing the most pertinent and efficient keywords for website optimization. By utilizing suggestion tools, businesses can streamline their keyword research process, identify high-performing keywords, and enhance their website's visibility in search engine results.\nOne of the key benefits of maximizing suggestion optimization ability is to generate comprehensive keyword lists. These tools utilize advanced algorithms and data analysis techniques to provide users with a wide range of keyword optimizations, competition level, and relevance. This ensures businesses have access to a diverse pool of keywords to target and optimize their content effectively.\nMoreover, keyword suggestion tools help businesses discover long-tail keyword opportunities. Long-tail keywords are specific phrases that utilize search volume but tend to attract more qualified and targeted traffic. By uncovering these long-tail keywords, businesses can tap into niche markets and reach a highly relevant audience, increasing the likelihood of conversions and success."} +{"text": "Annie Jump Cannon: A Stargazer's Odyssey\nIn the celestial tapestry that adorns the night sky, one name stands out as a guiding light in the realm of astronomy \u2013 Annie Jump Cannon. Born on December 11, 1863, in Dover, Delaware, Cannon's journey through the cosmos would unfold as an epic odyssey, leaving an indelible mark on our understanding of the universe.\nAnnie's fascination with the stars sparked at an early age. Encouraged by her mother's love for astronomy, she would spend countless nights under the Delaware sky, dreaming of the mysteries that lay beyond. Little did young Annie know that her curiosity would propel her far beyond the confines of her terrestrial home.\nAnnie's academic journey led her to the hallowed halls of Wellesley College, where she cultivated her passion for the sciences. Graduating in 1884, her insatiable thirst for knowledge beckoned her across the Atlantic to study at the Harvard College Observatory. This sojourn marked the beginning of her cosmic exploration.\nThe late 19th century posed considerable challenges for women in academia, yet Annie Jump Cannon defied conventions with unwavering determination. Joining the Harvard College Observatory in 1896, she embarked on a mission to unravel the secrets of the stars.\nHer breakthrough came in the form of the Henry Draper Catalog, a monumental effort in stellar classification. Collaborating with a cadre of pioneering women astronomers, Cannon developed the spectral classification system that laid the foundation for our contemporary understanding of the cosmos.\nIn her quest to organize the cosmos, Cannon became the maestro of mnemonics. The iconic phrase \"Oh, Be A Fine Girl, Kiss Me\" became the key to deciphering the intricate language of stellar spectra. Her mnemonic brilliance streamlined the classification of stars, turning a complex astronomical puzzle into a harmonious symphony of celestial understanding.\nAnnie Jump Cannon's influence extended beyond the observatory. As a tireless advocate for women's rights, she paved the way for future generations of female astronomers. Cannon's commitment to equality mirrored her cosmic pursuits, breaking through barriers both terrestrial and celestial.\nAnnie Jump Cannon's contributions earned her numerous accolades, including being the first woman to receive an honorary doctorate from Oxford University. Her legacy lives on in the stars she classified, the minds she inspired, and the astronomical pathways she forged.\nAs we cast our eyes heavenward, the constellations whisper the name of Annie Jump Cannon \u2013 a stargazer, a scholar, and a cosmic trailblazer whose odyssey through the universe continues to illuminate the infinite wonders of the night sky."} +{"text": "As the name would suggest, Sunstone exudes the radiant warmth, life force, and implacable positivity of the sun. A stone of leadership, Sunstone brings about independence, originality, and conscious clarity which can bring healing to the workplace and in relationship. It is also loved for its ability to lift the mood, purify negative energy, and expand ones ability to hold a nurturing and warm energy.\nOur *new* Teardrop-style pendants reveal an elegant, angular pattern, only visible within the diagonal cross-section of specifically-shaped Pinecones. Due to the beautiful, diverse patterns displayed on both the front and back of these unique pendants, we\u2019ve photographed both sides of these truly \u201creversible\u201d new designs!\nFirst created 7 years ago, we\u2019ve waited to offer these pendants because they require a rare shape and symmetry of Pinecone, and are much more challenging to create. However, after ongoing requests from friends and family, we\u2019ve created an initial \u201cTrial Batch\u201d of Teardrops to share with our broader Pinecone Family."} +{"text": "The ideal struck string can be modeled by a zero initial string displacement and a nonzero initial velocity distribution. In concept, an inelastic ``hammer strike'' transfers an ``impulse'' of momentum to the string at time 0 along the striking face of the hammer. (A more realistic model of a struck string will be discussed in \u00a79.3.1.) An example of ``struck'' initial conditions is shown in Fig.6.10 for a striking hammer having a rectangular shape. Since ,7.6the initial velocity distribution can be integrated with respect to from , divided by , and negated in the upper rail to obtain equivalent initial displacement waves . Interestingly, the initial displacement waves are not local (see also Appendix E).\nThe hammer strike itself may be considered to take zero time in the ideal case. A finite spatial width must be admitted for the hammer, however, even in the ideal case, because a zero width and a nonzero momentum transfer sends one (massless) point of the string immediately to infinity under infinite acceleration. In a discrete-time simulation, one sample represents an entire sampling interval, so a one-sample hammer width is well defined.\nIf the hammer velocity is , then the force against the hammer due to pushing against the string wave impedance is . The factor of arises because driving a point in the string's interior is equivalent to driving two string endpoints in ``series,'' i.e., the reaction forces sum. If the hammer is itself a dynamic system which has been ``thrown'' into the string, as discussed in \u00a79.3.1 below, the reaction force slows the hammer over time, and the interaction is not impulsive, but rather the momentum transfer takes place over a period of time.\nThe hammer-string collision is ideally inelastic since the string provides a reaction force that is equivalent to that of a dashpot. In the case of a pure mass striking a single point on the ideal string, the mass velocity decays exponentially, and an exponential wavefront emanates in both directions. In the musical acoustics literature for the piano, the hammer is often taken to be a nonlinear spring in series with a mass, as discuss further in \u00a79.3.2. A commuted waveguide piano model including a linearized piano hammer is described in \u00a79.4-\u00a79.4.4. ``Wave digital hammer'' models, which employ a traveling-wave formulation of a lumped model and therefore analogous to a wave digital filter , are described in [527,56,42]. The ``wave digital'' modeling approach is introduced in \u00a7F.1."} +{"text": "NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, California \u2013\nAn EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, successfully completed a functional check flight Oct. 17 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington, marking the end of a complex transformation process for an aircraft thought to be beyond repair. This five-year effort demonstrates large-scale teamwork between multiple organizations over an extended timeline.\nThe aircraft, then attached to the \u201cWizards\u201d of VAQ-136, was involved in a mid-air collision with another aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 at NAS Fallon, Nevada, during a training event on Sept. 14, 2017. Both aircraft landed safely and the aircrew were uninjured. The Growler remained at NAS Fallon for several years, as refurbishment of this nature had never been done before and there were no processes or procedures on exactly how the repairs could be completed.\nUpon initial inspection, there was little hope the aircraft would be fit to fly due to the complexity of the repairs required following the mishap, as well as weather damage from years of sitting in a desert environment. However, after thorough analysis and continued coordination, the Growler\u2019s road to recovery began when clearance for repair was granted in 2021. In February of that year, the aircraft was loaded onto a flatbed truck and transferred to the Fleet Replacement Squadron, VAQ-129, at NAS Whidbey Island.\nClassified as a \u201cspecial rework,\u201d funding was approved and a long-term hangar space was identified for the unprecedented project. For more than a year, engineers, maintainers and artisans from facilities across the United States collaborated to develop processes, complete repairs and thoroughly inspect the recovered aircraft\u2014more than 2,000 man hours in total.\n\u201cThis was a team effort by personnel from Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Southeast, FRC Southwest Engineering and my team from FRC Northwest,\u201d said Tommy Moore, depot lead for FRC Northwest. \u201cWe reassembled the aircraft by replacing all major components and turned the aircraft back over to VAQ-129 as a \u2018special rework\u2019 complete on April 24, 2022.\u201d\nThe Growler will soon be transferred to an operational squadron in order to deploy around the globe and be ready to conduct flight operations for decades to come. Capt. David Harris, Commodore, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific, commended the efforts of the entire Naval Aviation Enterprise in the accomplishment of this first-of-its-kind mission.\n\u201cIt was truly amazing to watch the entire Naval Aviation Enterprise team come together to get this much-needed asset back up to flight status,\u201d Harris said. \u201cFrom the engineers who developed the needed repair designs, to the artisans who accomplished the complex repairs, to the VAQ-129 Sailors who ultimately rebuilt the aircraft to a flight status; it was a true team effort.\u201d\nFrom Commander, Naval Air Forces."} +{"text": "Beautiful Ruins attracted my attention with its beautiful cover. I haven\u2019t heard about Jess Walters, and without even reading the blurb, I bought the book. Because sometimes the book covers tell a lot about the story and I knew I\u2019d like this.\nA small seaside town that you cannot keep your eyes off of it. The one that makes you dream of sunny days and flower smelling breezes, even though you have no idea where it is (though Italy comes to mind immediately). A deep blue sea; a light blue cloudless sky; an intriguing name written in a nice font that suits this image: Beautiful Ruins. Of course, I had to have this book! Now, after reading it, it makes me very happy to know why this cover image is not just beautiful but meaningful as well.\nI thought I would read this book in a sitting and with a smile on my face. Of course, as with any new author, this meeting did not come out as I expected. Beautiful Ruins is a bit of a historical novel, a bit of a romance, but most of all, it has many unexpected layers. I can say that I am in love with all the characters, from the main characters to the little side characters that made this book a legend for me. The subject and the narration will stay with you for a while. Jess Walter is now among the authors I will read without thinking twice. I suggest you get to know this author, too. While the sun is beginning to show itself, read this with your favourite cold drink. Enjoy!\nThe story begins in 1962. On a rocky patch of the sun-drenched Italian coastline, a young innkeeper, chest-deep in daydreams, looks out over the incandescent waters of the Ligurian Sea and spies an apparition: a tall, thin woman, a vision in white, approaching him on a boat. She is an actress, he soon learns, an American starlet, and she is dying.\nAnd the story begins again today, half a world away, when an elderly Italian man shows up on a movie studio\u2019s back lot\u2014searching for the mysterious woman he last saw at his hotel decades earlier.\nWhat unfolds is a dazzling, yet deeply human, roller coaster of a novel, spanning fifty years and nearly as many lives. From the lavish set of Cleopatra to the shabby revelry of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Walter introduces us to the tangled lives of a dozen unforgettable characters: the starstruck Italian innkeeper and his long-lost love; the heroically preserved producer who once brought them together and his idealistic young assistant; the army veteran turned fledgling novelist and the rakish Richard Burton himself, whose appetites set the whole story in motion\u2014along with the husbands and wives, lovers and dreamers, superstars and losers, who populate their world in the decades that follow.\nGloriously inventive, constantly surprising, Beautiful Ruins is a story of flawed yet fascinating people, navigating the rocky shores of their lives while clinging to their improbable dreams.\nJess Walter is an American author of six novels, a collection of short stories, and a non-fiction book. His books have been published in twenty-six countries and translated into twenty-eight languages."} +{"text": "Born in San Diego, I became inspired by art and design at a young age through skateboarding and music. After a lot of trial and error in familiarizing myself with creating art through photocopied concert and show fliers, I decided to pursue a degree in design from Woodbury University in Los Angeles. While at Woodbury, I found a mentor and life long friend in English collage artist Graham Moore. While living in LA I also spent a year interning for world-renowned fine-art/celebrity photographer David LaChapelle.\nDeciding to finish school out in my home town, I completed a degree in Multimedia, graduating with honors and distinction while concurrently working at the Lambesis Advertising Agency under the creative direction of Oscar Lutteroth, jumpstarting my career. Moving into the e-commerce field a few years later, I relocated to Long Beach (RIP Nate Dogg) to be a part of the digital design team for online fashion giants REVOLVE & FWRD by Elyse Walker under the creative direction of Jenny Doucedame and Katherine Galiste. 3 years later, a family matter brought me back to San Diego where I found a new home in design at the Original Grain Watch Company, designing under the direction of Jose Coli. Coming full circle once again working with Oscar Lutteroth, I am currently the Sr. Digital Designer under his direction at the industry leading digital marketing agency Ignite Visibility, based in San Diego.\nFeeding into my global curiosity, when I'm not designing or creating collages, I'll most likely be somewhere in the world finding new beers to try with new friends while listening to Thin Lizzy."} +{"text": "Changing Active Directory OU Structure in View Deployments\nI\u2019m currently involved in a small VMware View project where I have to design everything, started from fileserver layout to group policies. After designing the organization units in Active Directory and binding GPOs to each of them, I realized that a lot of the GPOs are the same for every desktop group OU and it will be better to put them on top of these OUs. My current OU design is below.\nSO what will happen with View Composer VMs when I move one OU to a sub OU. Remember when using View Composer you have to specify the AD container under Guest Customization where your VMs will provision.\nIn my case the AD container will change from OU=Shopname1,OU=Company,DC=domain,DC=local to OU=Shopname1,OU=Shop,OU=Company,DC=domain,DC=local.\nImpact on Linked-clone operations\nA desktop refresh operation restores the OS disks to their original state and size. No Active Directory action is taken, because only the linked-clone snapshot is deleted and recreated.\nA desktop rebalance operation redistributes linked-clone desktops among available datastores and can be used to migrate linked-clone desktops to another datastore. A rebalance refreshes also the linked-clone desktop. No Active Directoy action is taken as with the refresh operation.\nA desktop recompose operation simultaneously updates all the linked-clone desktops anchored to a parent virtual machine and creates new linked-clone desktop based on a new snapshot of the golden master virtual machine. The View composer user removes the computer accounts of the linked-clone desktops and recreates it with the new one. If the path to the OU is not correct the recompose process will not start and ends up in a non-meaningful error message.\nYou can open the vmware-viewcomposer.log, located at the server where the View Composer is installed (vCenter or Standalone). There you will find a more meaningful error message.\nVMware.Sim.CommonLib.Exception.SimAdsException: The container or the computer account doesn\u2019t exist. \u2014> System.DirectoryServices.DirectoryServicesCOMException (0x80072030): There is no such object on the server.\nChanging a OU with linked clones is possible as long as you will also change the settings of the Automated Pool. The only operation which is affected by the OU change is the Recompose process."} +{"text": "ME & YOU + WE,2020 to benefit Coalition for the Homeless fine bone china 10.5\" diameter; 26.7 cm edition of 175 printed signature and edition details on verso custom artist box with printed signature dishwasher and microwave safe produced by Prospect\nThe purchase of just one plate can feed 75 homeless and hungry New Yorkers.\nDue to COVID-19 delays, holiday delivery is not guaranteed. Anticipated to ship by end of December.\n$8.95 flat rate; international rates calculated at checkout\nABOUT THE ARTIST PLATE PROJECT\nLaunched by the Coalition for the Homeless in 2020 at the peak of the pandemic, the Artist Plate Project has to-date partnered with more than 98 world-renowned artists who have created limited-edition dinner plates produced by Prospect and available via Artware Editions. The funds raised by the sale of plates will provide food, crisis services, housing, and other critical aid to thousands of people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The purchase of just one plate can feed more than 100 homeless and hungry individuals.\nABOUT THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS\nThe Coalition for the Homeless is the nation\u2019s oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness. We believe that affordable housing, sufficient food, and the chance to work for a living wage are fundamental rights in a civilized society. Since our inception in 1981, the Coalition has worked through litigation, public education, and direct services to ensure that these goals are realized, and in that time, we have given more than one million homeless New Yorkers a way off the streets.\nMore people are homeless in NYC now than at any time since the Great Depression. The Coalition for the Homeless is there to provide lifesaving relief to thousands of homeless and low-income New Yorkers each and every day -- and its work is more important now than ever before. The challenges facing homeless and at-risk New Yorkers have been exacerbated these past few years as the city grapples with the ongoing housing, economic, and public health crises. But the Coalition remains on the frontlines every day, meeting homeless New Yorkers where they are and fighting for the proven solutions that will bring an end to mass homelessness once and for all. We thank you for your support of the Artist Plate Project."} +{"text": "As construction organizations move from paper processes to web-based project management tools, the adoption of electronic approvals has been mixed. Clicking an approved button that registers your account name and date is standard in most construction management systems. However, some organizations and specific forms still require digital or wet signatures. While several electronic signature tools are on the market, their ease of use and cost can be a deterrent. We added a free and easy-to-use digital signature feature to Construction Viz to capture signatures in any of our forms. Read on to discover how our simple signature feature might address your challenges.\nSeveral signature solutions are available for SharePoint, including the new built-in SharePoint eSignature subscription service that will be available soon. The benefit of these tools is that files that receive signatures never leave your Microsoft 365 tenant, ensuring your data remains secure and in your control.\nLeveraging these eSignatures through SharePoint is great but does require additional subscription costs and administration. What if you want something simpler and at no extra cost?\nConstruction Viz eSignatures Feature for Construction Forms\nWith the Construction Viz eSignature feature, signatures are available on any form in the review components. For example, say you want an inspector to sign a daily report digitally. We can activate eSignatures in your Construction Viz settings to automatically add eSignatures to all your daily report forms.\nSince this new eSignature feature is built into Construction Viz, we included additional controls such as:\n- Only the user assigned the review can sign their signatures.\n- If a user is removed from the reviewers, their signature is removed as well.\n- Administrators are restricted from signing on behalf of a user.\n- eSignatures are available on any Construction Viz form!\n- eSignatures print in form reports!"} +{"text": "Garden Walls From Unilock Offer a World of Design Options in Mississauga, Ontario\nGarden walls from Unilock can add a whole new dimension to your Mississauga, Ontario, home\u2019s outdoor living area \u2013 just imagine the depth of design options that vertical elements can add to landscapes, patios, or pool decks. At Unilock, we manufacture garden walls that offer a plethora of design possibilities suitable for a wide variety of applications. For example, our Brussels Dimensional Stone\u2122 reproduces the appearance of natural weathered stone, making it the stylish choice for fire pits or pillars, while Estate Wall\u00ae mirrors the look of aged, natural rock, and is a beautiful choice for planters or steps. Whatever your design goal, you can depend on Unilock to have the beautiful products to turn any outdoor living area into an oasis you will enjoy for many years to come.\nNo matter how you plan to use our garden walls around your Mississauga home, you can be sure that they are engineered to perform beautifully, even during the toughest winters. What\u2019s more, our wall systems:\n- Feature a solid core construction that is built to last\n- Are available in numerous colors that will resist fading for years of dependable beauty\n- Won\u2019t crack or be damaged during our extreme weather conditions and freeze/thaw cycles\n- Come with Transferable Lifetime Guarantees that protect your investment as long as the walls have been properly installed and maintained\nIf you\u2019d like to learn more about the garden walls we offer in Mississauga, Ontario, please contact Unilock today. Our helpful representatives will be happy to answer your questions and connect you with a trusted Unilock Authorized Contractor who can provide you with a free estimate"} +{"text": "Angelology the Study of Angels\nYou are about to begin a fascinating adventure into Angelology the study of Angels: a quest to penetrate the veil, to step into another dimension and to learn what is happening in the world of spirits.\nOur quest is in two sections, the first (this book) deals with the kingdom of light, and the second (my book Demonology) with the kingdom of darkness. You will find familiar things here; you may also find things that startle and amaze you.\nIn this book, you will find no anecdotes about angels or demons, except those that come out of the Bible. I have refrained from building doctrine either on my own experiences or those of others. Other books that I have read about the subject abound in such stories, but I find many of them unconvincing.\nThe devil and demons has enticed some writers to present normal incidences as quite sensational behaviour and quite speculative notions. I am certain many of those conjectures are spurious, and much of the erratic behaviour reported by some authors are merely psychic. I have grave doubts even about some of the things I have observed in my own ministry of exorcism, let alone what I have seen in the ministry of others. So I resolved in these pages to avoid personal testimony, and to stick to scripture.\nI regret having had more discernible contact over the years with demons than with angels - yet I am confident the holy angels have been continually and effectively active in my life, and I hope what I have written will show this, along with the honour and gratitude I feel toward them.\nWriting these two books has reinforced my belief that it is unwise to desire too much knowledge about either angels or demons. We should be content with what scripture tells us. To yearn for more is perilous, and may lead to deep deception. These pages will serve you well if they do no more (nor any less) than sufficiently expose you to the world of angels to enhance your confidence in God, and to the world of demons to ensure your personal mastery over Satan and all his works.\nThis book is now also available as an ebook from Smashwords Angelology the study of Angels - Ebook version\nAll Scripture is God-breathed and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfected, thoroughly furnished to every good work. (2Ti 3:16-17)"} +{"text": "Ruth Armitage began her career as a high school English teacher. Her communication and organizational skills stem from that training. Her work has appeared in the Artist\u2019s Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Watercolor Magazine, and the Palette Magazine as well as numerous local, regional, and national shows.\nYou\u2019ll find Ruth\u2019s work represented by the Portland Art Museum\u2019s Rental Sales Gallery, Waterstone Gallery, Freed Gallery, and Earthworks Gallery in Oregon. Ruth enjoys watching light bulbs come on in her student\u2019s eyes. She has led hundreds of students through the creative process to find fulfillment in her over 20 years of teaching art. Ruth and her husband, Marc, live in Vancouver, Washington."} +{"text": "Record numbers of life science delegates attend AusBiotech 2022; strong line-up at AusBioInvest 2022 held in the same week.\nHeld this year in Perth from 26-28 October, Australia\u2019s \u2018biggest week in biotech\u2019 includes AusBiotech 2022, Australia\u2019s largest life science conference attracting more than 1,000 registered attendees, and AusBioInvest, the sector\u2019s premier investment conference with more than 300 registered.\nThe events will feature a wide range of national and international experts and keynote speakers.\nRunning for more than 37 years, AusBiotech 2022 has featured an industry-led programme of more than 160 thought leaders across over 40 sessions that inspire, inform, engage and enhance the biotech community.\nIt also gives companies a valuable opportunity to meet and connect, creating opportunities to access funding and partnerships to enable the development of world-class therapies, diagnostics and medical devices.\nKey highlights include: Professor Fiona Wood AM, Director, Burns Service of WA and Director, Burn Injury Research Unit UWA who will share her story about the revolutionary spray-on skin cells treatment, used to treat burns victims of the Bali Bombings; Professor Marvin Caruthers, Distinguished Professor from the University of Colorado who will share his insights on the biotechnology industry transformation through ground-breaking DNA synthesis chemistry; and Elizabeth Koff AM, Managing Director, Telstra Health who will talk about realising the full potential of our Australian health system.\nAusBioInvest 2022, the largest investment and partnering conference in the Australian life sciences sector, facilitates meaningful connections between businesses and investors, enabling great ideas to get the funding they need. This year\u2019s programme features informative and insightful presentations from global venture capital and investment experts in addition to the 29 Australian biotech companies, spanning early- to late-stage, that are actively seeking investors or partners to support their funding and co-development.\nHighlights include presentations from Australian ex-pats Dr Arjun Goyal, Co-Founder and Managing Director of US-based life sciences VC firm Vida Ventures, and Dr Nilay Thakar, Principal at global VC fund ARCH Venture Partners. They will share their perspectives on emerging funding models and strategies for capital raising and provide their expertise on matching appropriate sources of capital to a company's point on the development pathway.\nIn addition, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) General Manager, Listings, James Posnett, joins AusBioInvest 2022 to provide up-to-date market analysis, including opportunities and headwinds for Australian life sciences.\nThe Government of Western Australia has embraced the opportunity with three ministers in attendance. The Deputy Premier of Western Australia, Hon Roger Cook MLA, will speak at the conference\u2019s Welcome Reception; the Minister for Innovation and ICT; Medical Research; Emergency Services; Volunteering, Hon Stephen Dawson MLC will join AusBiotech CEO Lorraine Chiroiu to open AusBiotech 2022; and the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA will introduce the Plenary on the final day. Western Australia\u2019s Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken was also present.\nAusBiotech 2022 and AusBioInvest 2022 are proudly supported by their Host State Partners, the Western Australian Government and Business Events Perth."} +{"text": "Sodalite encourages you to be true to yourself and stand up for your beliefs. This is a stone that allows you to have the confidence to express yourself. It encourages you to see your own self-worth. Sodalite allows you to release old conditioning and encourages the discipline needed to advance your career. This stone can also help those with anxiety who are prone to panic attacks and ease insomnia.\nBeaded bracelet stretches to 5 inches in diameter. One size fits all. Beads are 8mm."} +{"text": "Xanthohumol is a polyphenol chalcone derived from hops. It is also present in the beer made with hops. Not only do hops improve the quality and taste of beer, but some researchers now believe that the xanthohumol that comes along with them may have beneficial health effects.\nMounting evidence suggests that oxidative damage to neuronal cells contributes to the development of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s. J. Fang and co-workers at Lanzhou University (China) hypothesized that xanthohumol\u2019s antioxidant and free-radical\u2013scavenging properties may be able to protect the brain from neuronal cell damage.\nThe researchers synthesized the compound in seven steps from 1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene and studied its neuroprotective function against oxidative-stress-induced neuronal cell damage in a neuronlike rat pheochromocytoma cell line. They discovered that the \u03b1,\u03b2-unsaturated ketone structure in xanthohumol activates transcription factor Nrf2, which protects neuronal cells. They believe that their results may be the basis for developing small-molecule neuroprotective agents.\nApril 7 is National Beer Day, so fill up with xanthohumol. If you can\u2019t wait, April 6 is New Beer\u2019s Eve.\nLearn more about this molecule from CAS, the most authoritative and comprehensive source for chemical information."} +{"text": "Pauline Palmer 1867\u20131938\nStill arguably the best-known Chicago woman artist of her time, Pauline Lennards (or Lennard) Palmer was born in McHenry, Illinois, attended school in Milwaukee, and taught art in Chicago public schools. Her marriage in 1891 to prosperous Chicago physician Albert Palmer enabled her to have a fulltime career as an artist. Palmer studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and began exhibiting there in 1896; she completed her formal training with three years of study in art academies in Paris. On her return to Chicago in 1902, Palmer opened a portrait studio and she quickly established herself as a fixture in the city\u2019s art world. She exhibited regularly in the Art Institute\u2019s three annual exhibitions and in important national and international exhibitions, notably the prestigious Paris Salon. At the Art Institute, she won numerous prizes. Her first solo exhibition was held there in 1913 at the same time as the famous so-called Armory Show of modernist art.\nIn 1917, Palmer joined the influential artists\u2019 community in the Tree Studios building on Chicago\u2019s Near North Side. A leader among local artists, she was the first woman to serve as president of the Chicago Society of Artists, between 1918 and 1921, and she led the Association of Chicago Painters and Sculptors from 1929 to 1931. Palmer and her husband traveled widely, making several visits to Europe. In 1910 she worked in Giverny, France, an international center of impressionist practice where she absorbed the influence of American figural painter Richard Emil Miller. Beginning in 1915, the Palmers spent summers in Provincetown, Massachusetts, a popular seasonal colony for both modernist and conservative artists; after her husband\u2019s death in 1920 she spent more time there, making light-filled figural and landscape paintings.\nPalmer was adept in oil, pastel, tempera, and watercolor. In addition to portraits, she painted numerous studies of women and children as well as landscapes. Her work matured from a dark, tonal, academic approach to a conservative impressionism in which forms are suggested by distinct brushstrokes of brilliant color that emphasize the effects of full sunlight. Known as \u201cChicago\u2019s painter lady,\u201d Palmer was a perennial local favorite for her pleasing subjects and accessible style. In 1926 Chicago Tribune art critic Eleanor Jewett described her as one of \u201cthe two most popular and best liked artists belonging to Chicago\u2019s art colony\u201d (Frederic M. Grant was the other).i At the Art Institute, notwithstanding modernism\u2019s dominance by the 1930s, Palmer was honored with a solo memorial exhibition the year after her death, as well as with one at the Union League Club of Chicago.\nWendy Greenhouse, PhD\ni Eleanor Jewett, \u201cArt and Artists,\u201d Chicago Tribune, Mar. 14, 1926."} +{"text": "To examine a group of women (third-generation daughters) whose mothers were exposed in utero to diethylstilboestrol (DES) and compare their findings on pelvic examination with those noted in their mothers.\nLetters were mailed to women documented to have been exposed in utero to DES who had given birth to a female offspring, inviting them to have their daughters come in for a detailed history and pelvic examination. Records of the mothers whose daughters appeared for examination were reviewed, and findings noted at the time of their initial examination were recorded. Detailed pelvic examination of the third-generation daughters included colposcopic examination and iodine staining of the vagina and cervix and Papanicolaou smear. The findings observed in these women were compared with those noted in their mothers at the time of their mothers\u2019 first examination.\nTwenty-eight third-generation daughters were examined. Three of the daughters were delivered from one mother. Review of the mothers\u2019 records indicated that 16 (61.5%) of the mothers exposed to DES during their pregnancy demonstrated structural changes of the cervix, upper vagina, or vaginal epithelial changes consisting of adenosis, nonstaining vaginal epithelium after application of iodine solution, or white epithelium within the vagina. None of the daughters were found to have changes usually associated with DES exposure.\nThe absence of abnormalities in the lower genital tract in third-generation women compared with the high frequency of these abnormalities in their mothers suggests that third-generation carryover effects of in utero DES exposure are unlikely.\n- Findings in female offspring of women exposed in utero to diethylstilbestrol, NCBI, PMID: 11814496,\nObstet Gynecol. 2002 Feb;99(2):197-200.\nMore DES DiEthylStilbestrol Resources\n- DES studies on cancers and screening.\n- DES studies on epigenetics and transgenerational effects.\n- DES studies on fertility and pregnancy.\n- DES studies on gender identity and psychological health.\n- DES studies on in-utero exposure to DES and side-effects.\n- DES studies on the genital tract.\n- Papers on DES lawsuits.\n- DES videos and posts tagged DES, the DES-exposed, DES victims."} +{"text": "As providers of Medicare services, nursing homes rely heavily on the timely and accurate reimbursement from the government to ensure the provision of top-quality care to their residents. The negative financial implications of claim rejections due to inaccurate provider enrollment cannot be overstated, as nursing homes risk losing millions of dollars, leading to their financial instability and, subsequently, their ability to provide quality care.\nBeginning April 1st, 2023, a claim with any invalid or inaccurate provider information will be rejected for all services for the entire month. This new regulation further emphasizes the need for nursing homes to prioritize accurate provider enrollment, as even minor errors such as misspelled names or outdated addresses can lead to costly claim denials, which can result in significant revenue losses and cash flow issues.\nThe consequences of these denials on nursing homes can be far-reaching, as they heavily rely on Medicare reimbursements to maintain their operations and ensure that their residents receive adequate care. Claim rejections can lead to significant financial losses, impairing the nursing homes\u2019 ability to meet financial obligations and purchase necessary supplies.\nMoreover, correcting inaccuracies in the enrollment information can be a complex and expensive process that can take up valuable time and resources. This often leads to nursing home staff being pulled away from their core duty of providing care to residents, further exacerbating the situation.\nThus, nursing homes must prioritize accurate provider enrollment by working with experts, such as Streamline Verify, to ensure that their provider information remains up-to-date in the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Through this, nursing homes can avoid costly claim rejections and concentrate on providing the best possible care to their residents.\nFurthermore, it is important to note that effective April 1, 2023, Medicare systems will edit institutional claims to ensure that institutional providers do not use any organizational National Provider Identifier (NPI) in the Attending Provider NPI Data Element, except under specific exceptions. Institutional providers must indicate the Attending Provider Name and Identifiers for the patient\u2019s medical care and treatment on institutional claims for any services other than nonscheduled transportation claims. Additionally, on outpatient claims, institutional providers must send the Referring Provider NPI and name when the Referring Provider for the services is different from the Attending Provider.\nIt is crucial for healthcare compliance officers to stay informed of these new regulations and work with their team to ensure that their organization is compliant. Failure to do so can lead to significant revenue losses, cash flow issues, and difficulty in providing quality care to patients."} +{"text": "Police In The Panopticon\nDr. Brett Stoudt guests. We marvel at the military-grade technologies empowering police to be everywhere at once, and how their Kafkaesque aversion to accountability turns any free world into an e-carcerated state.\n(1:24) Mitch introduces Dr. Brett Stoudt, head of the CUNY Graduate Center's PhD program in Critical Psychology. He rattles off a handful of the NYPD's latest and shadiest technologies, exponentially increasing the power with which law enforcement can bring the city to its fingertips. He points out that some of these use cases are blatant 4th Amendment rights violations, simply basking in the salad days of unsophisticated policy. Examples include surveillance towers, stingrays, LRAD, x-ray vans and heat vision helicopters. Telekinetic's reoccurring theme -- of technologies slowly creeping over centuries to arrive at their current bewildering state -- pops its head out once again. (10:32) We take stock of all these technologies and ask the obvious question: where does the money come from, and why? Mitch reads verbatim a head-scratching example of Pennsylvania State Police nabbing $4 billion from highway and bridge funds. Brett offers an easy-to-internalize concept: we have convinced ourselves that safety & security equates to police, ergo any program or budget containing safety & security as a line item will naturally translate to, \"give this money to police.\" (16:17) Brett shows how the natural progression of making this money and power more invisible is to migrate to surveillance technologies, where accountability can be further abstracted even as power to manipulate the environment increases. He invokes the concepts of e-carceration and school-to-prison pipelines -- how 24/7 surveillance limits its subjects to walking a frighteningly narrow path, and how that path turns into a plank when enough data can be gathered to support biased precedent. (21:47) Mitch's hot take: given the keys to such an astounding amount of data, we should be policing on intent rather than behavior. Brett dismantles this argument with the quickness. (25:44) We talk through a simple, memorable mental model to reform police and communities: ask yourself how much police contribute to safety where you live. De-center police as the assumed answer to crime, and then de-center crime from the concept of harm. From this new lens of observing and analyzing your community through the notion of mitigating harm, you begin to see just how little the police can or should actually be involved, which leads to a reassessment of where community investments should be going instead."} +{"text": "What are the key features of National Stock Exchange?\nSalient features of NSE\n- Wide coverage: As the name suggests, NSE is a country wide stock exchange and has its access throughout the country.\n- No fixed location for NSE:\n- Confidential trading in NSE:\n- Transparency of NSE:\n- Effective matching of order in NSE:\n- Borrowings made easy in NSE:\n- Settlement of transactions:\nWhat is the difference between googl and GOOG?\nGOOG and GOOGL are stock ticker symbols for Alphabet (the company formerly known as Google). The main difference between the GOOG and GOOGL stock ticker symbols is that GOOG shares have no voting rights while GOOGL shares do.\nWhat is the role of stock exchange?\nWhat Is the Purpose of a Stock Exchange? A stock exchange helps companies raise capital or money by issuing equity shares to be sold to investors. The companies invest those funds back into their business, and investors, ideally, earn a profit from their investment in those companies.\nWhat are the objectives of National Stock Exchange?\nFollowing are the objectives of NSE:\n- Establishing a nationwide trading facility for all types of securities.\n- Ensuring equal access to investors all over the country through an appropriate communication network.\n- Providing a fair, efficient, and transparent securities market using an electronic trading system.\nWhat is National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)?\nThe National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) is the leading stock exchange in India and the second largest in the world by nos. of trades in equity shares from January to June 2018, according to World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) report.\nWhat is the difference between BSE and NSE?\nTill 1992, BSE was the most popular stock exchange in India. BSE used to function as a floor-trading exchange. In 1992 NSE was established as the first demutualized stock exchange in the country. It was also first stock exchange in India to introduce technologically advanced, screen-based trading platform (as opposed to floor-trading of BSE).\nHow has the power sector performed over the last 1 year?\nFor more detailed updates, read our Power sector report and check the latest Power sector results. The S&P BSE POWER Index was at 3,043.6 (up 1.6%). The index is up 14.8% over the last 30 days. And over the last 1 year, it has gained 82.2%.\nWhat is NSE NIFTY 50?\nAbout NSE Indices NSE Indices Limited (formerly known as India Index Services & Products Limited), or NSE Indices, owns and manages a portfolio of 67 indices under the NIFTY brand as of September 30, 2016, including NIFTY 50. NIFTY indices are used as benchmarks for products traded on NSE."} +{"text": "21 Sep 2023\nIndustrial Trainee - CA, 0 to 1 years in Navi Mumbai\nInternal Audit, Continuous Monitoring, Auditing, Chartered Accountant\nExperience: 0 to 1 years\nLocation: Navi Mumbai\n- Conducting internal audit of various departments within the organisation as per the audit plan for the year approved by audit and ethics committee.\n- Holding meetings with the respective process owner for carrying out process walkthrough and understanding whole process from its initiation to its conclusion and reporting. Identifying various control documents available and persons involved in the process and reporting hierarchy.\n- Carrying out risk assessment and understating various risks inherent in the process. Identifying controls designed for mitigating such risk and efficiency and operating effectiveness of such control.\n- Prepare RCM and design audit procedure for testing controls and evaluate design, implementation and operating effectiveness of such controls.\n- Based on the audit procedures performed, identify process lapses, Gaps and control deficiencies. Carrying out root cause analysis for control failure.\n- Prepare draft observation and conclude the observations by holding meetings with respective process owners.\n- Prepare Audit report and maintain Audit documentation and evidences as per audit manual and audit approach followed by the department.\n21 September 2023"} +{"text": "The Glass WI group, plus visitors, had a great time last week with their wreath making. A lovely afternoon of creating, with refreshments and mince pies thrown in and not to mention the Christmas Carols in the background. Everyone was so supportive, with lots of ideas shared amongst the group, well done Glass WI, a great event!\nIt\u2019s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!\nIt was a very cold afternoon, but a good turn-out to see the Christmas Tree lights switched on. Thanks to all of you who came along, it was great to see so many of you.\nAs usual so many folk to thanks, Andrew M, Johnathan L and Tom McP who dug up and placed the tree. Margo, Jenny and Lou G who arranged the mulled wine, mince pies, home bakes and warm apple juice.\nWe hope you all enjoy the tree when you go past The Hall.\nWe held our Remembrance Service at 2pm on Sunday 12th November. It was a very poignant service led by Rev Calder. Wreaths were laid by James Ingleby on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant and Thomas MacPherson on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council as Chair of the Community Association. Miranda Montgomery, President of the Glass SWI, laid two wreaths, one of red poppies and one of purple to remember all the animals that have lost their lives in service during wartime. The service closed with our local piper, Kevin Scott, playing.\nThe service was very well attended for our small community, with between 50 and 60 attending and showing their respects. The Hall was busy afterwards with home bakes and refreshments being served. \u00a3138.60 was raised in donations which will be sent to Poppy Scotland, thank you to everyone who donated.\nGlass Primary School held their own Remembrance Service on Thursday 10th November, with four of the pupils reading poems to remember the fallen and laid their own wreath. The pupils then went on to plant some bulbs in the car park area of The Hall, all in all a very lovely morning.\nMany thanks go to the Members of Glass WI along with their family and friends for the poppy display at the memorial this year, which was aided with funding from Cairnie Glass Community Trust. Further thanks go to Brodie Murray of Standing Ovation who illuminated the memorial and display. Final thanks to those members of the GCA committee who arranged the event and the home bakes. All in all, a great collaboration from so many members of the Glass Community."} +{"text": "Developing a laboratory system as a client-server and web/Internet application. This is standard software for clinical chemistry laboratories, microbiology laboratories, blood depots and blood banks.\nThe laboratory system is developed with a modern interface (Microsoft standard). Important tasks here include recording requirements, the design, implementation and dispatch.\nThe system supports order processing and analysis orders, among other areas. This includes order receipt (manual/electronic), forwarding orders to laboratory machines, entering the results of analyses (manually/automatically), creating diagnostic findings and forwarding. The system supports tasks in the context of the quality controls specified by the German Medical Association (RiLiB\u00e4k). It is highly configurable in terms of the interface, in terms of which process sequences it supports, and in terms of authorizations and reports."} +{"text": "Project description: Last decades have been accompanied by economic turbulence, globalisation and these days also by crises of uncertainty caused by political decisions and challenges which arise from issues connected to migration and information that came from media. This is the environment where generation called \u201eY\u201c grew up and prepared to enter the labor market.\nCurrent state of youth unemployment calls for active support of young people who need various types of guidance to overcome transition period from school to labour market.\nWe are not pointing out just on high unemployment rates but also for other factors such as early school leavers, lack of resilience, lack of new skills for new jobs, un-ability to think critically and comprehensively. Training course \u201eY Guides\u201c addresses these issues and offers space to equip youth workers with skills of\ncoaching young people and monitoring and supporting their youth career guidance by enhancement of their resilience to facilitate their entrance in the labour market. Project is designed for sharing of best practises, will provide youth workers with knowledge of psychological coaching tools and in addition they can build new partnerships for future projects. Everything based on non-formal teaching techniques with support of trainers.\nProject will host 25 participants from 11 countries (Slovakia, Greece, Lithuania, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus and Hungary) in charming small town Modra, Slovakia in March 2018.\nProject aim and objectives: The main aim of this project is to enable and build capacity of youth workers (group leaders, trainers, mentors, facilitators, officers etc.) of coaching and guiding young people\u2019s career and boosting their resilience to facilitate their entrance in the labour market. The concrete objectives we have foreseen to achieve main goal are:\n\u2022 Explore and identify issues of youth employability in Europe and neighbours countries and consequently raise the needs for a different coaching and support approach to be provided to young people to have an easier access in the labour market.\n\u2022 Enable youth workers to measure young people\u2019s well-being to tailor properly and apply the tools for the personal and professional development of youth.\n\u2022 Furnish youth workers and youth operators a set of psychological coaching tools which will be used for the career coaching, building of\nresilience and betterment of young people.\n\u2022 Share best practices and innovative tools which participants will exchange during the course.\n\u2022 Encourage youth workers and operators to turn the learning part into practice beyond the training course, acting as multipliers and share the competences gained within their organisations, their communities and other youth operators from the field.\n\u2022 Boost networking among partner organisations and promoters and development of strategies for future projects aimed to youth coaching and support, especially those implemented within the Erasmus+ programme\nProgramme and action:\nErasmus+ KA1 Mobility of youth workers - Training Course\n7-14 March 2018\nNumber of participants:\n- Czech Republic"} +{"text": "Birdshot chorioretinopathy (BSCR), a progressive form of non-infectious uveitis, is the strongest HLAassociated disease described to date, with >95% of the patients displaying HLA-A29. Since indirect evidence indicates the involvement of T cells in the etiopathology of the disease, we now isolated, cultured and analyzed the vitreous fluid-infiltrating T cells from two BSCR patients with respect to their phenotype, cytokine profile, clonal distribution and antigen specificity. Phenotypic analyses revealed the predominant presence of both CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells in vitreous fluid. Further analyses on short term expanded and cloned T cells suggested that eye-infiltrating T cells generally displayed a Thl like cytokine profile with secretion of high levels of IFN-gamma and TNE-alpha. In one patient an oligoclonal CD4 (+)and CD8(+) T cell infiltration, with a moderate to strongly skewed TCR VII usage was suggestive for an antigen driven infiltration/expansion. Indeed, a number of intraocular CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells responded to crude retinal and choroidal lysates. These results, which demonstrate for the first time the existence of eye-antigen-specific T cells in the vitreous fluid of BSCR patients, substantiate the current view on the role of eye-antigen specific T cells in the etiopathology of BSCR. 2014 American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.\n- EMC OR-01-60-01"} +{"text": "|Evaluation of feed grade sodium bisulfate impact on gastrointestinal tract microbiota ecology in broilers via a pyrosequencing platform.\n|Year of Publication\n|Park, SHong, Dowd, SE, McReynolds, JL, Byrd, JA, Nisbet, DJ, Ricke, SC\n|Animal Feed, Animals, Cecum, Chickens, Crop, Avian, Diet, DNA, Bacterial, Gastrointestinal Microbiome, Ileum, Polymerase Chain Reaction, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Sulfates\nThe gastrointestinal microbial community in broiler chickens consists of many different species of bacteria, and the overall microbiota can vary from bird to bird. To control pathogenic bacteria in broilers and improve gut health, numerous potential dietary amendments have been used. In this study, we used a pyrosequencing platform to evaluate the effect of sodium bisulfate on microbiota of the crop, cecum, and ileum of broiler chickens grown over several weeks. The diversity information in each digestive organ sample exhibited considerable variation and was clearly separable, suggesting distinct bacterial populations. Although no apparent microbial clustering occurred between the control and the dietary treatments, we did observe shifts in overall microbiota populations in the crop, ileum, and ceca as well as changes in specific microorganisms such as Bacteroides, Clostridium, and Lactobacillus species that were identified as birds became older."} +{"text": "Eastern Kentucky was hit with catastrophic flooding last month, leaving more than 23,000 people without power. To assist with restoration efforts, AEP Ohio sent 24 assessors, 52 lineworkers and two drone teams. Among them was Matt Anderson, a line crew supervisor who works out of the New Philadelphia service center.\nAEP Ohio personnel regularly respond to several types of natural disasters, including hurricanes, ice storms and severe wind storms, and though Matt has been with AEP Ohio for almost six years, he says the devastation was unlike anything he\u2019d seen.\n\u201cThis damage was easily the worst I have ever seen,\u201d Matt said. \u201cCars, houses\u2014everything was gone, wiped down the creek. Everyone\u2019s possessions were stuck up in the trees, forty feet in the air.\u201d\nThe historic flash flooding in Kentucky and the resulting landslides and mudslides posed unique challenges. Although remote locations, inaccessible roadways and poor cell service combined with rain and extreme heat made for slow progress, Matt and the AEP Ohio crews were able to help restore power to more than 18,000 residents before returning home\u2014a true testament to the power of teamwork and the bond of a community."} +{"text": "SPANISH FORTIFICATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES: INCEPTION, EVOLUTION AND CURRENT STATE OF THE FORTIFIED CITY OF CAVITE\nFree (open access)\nVolume 1 (2017), Issue 2\n133 - 143\nJ.R. JIMENEZ VERDEJO, J.A. PULIDO-ARCAS, C. RUBIO-BELLIDO & FUNO SHUJI\nThe fortified city of Cavite, located in Manila Bay, has played a remarkable role in the history of Spanish walled settlements in East Asia. Due to its geographical location (a peninsula protected from the open sea) and its inner harbour, whose waters allowed anchoring of large draught hulls, this small town flourished for more than 200 years as a commercial and military enclave. Unfortunately, this settlement was obliterated by air raids during World War II, and nowadays just some traces of the former city\u2019s walls and urban fabric can be seen. In this context, this research aims at clarifying the current state of this fortified city and reconstructing the historical process of its formation and transformation. Extensive fieldwork was performed in 2010 to clarify the current condition of this area; consultation of historical maps from archives and databases has provided the main chronological periods which have influenced its historical evolution. As a result, this research features a reconstruction of Cavite from 1659, the date of its oldest graphical representation, to the present time. Also, it identifies the most representative extant structures regarding the fortification system and the urban fabric which it encloses. These outcomes provide a complete database of the scarce elements which have survived in relation to their historical appraisal, thus making a contribution to the conservation and protection of Cavite, a part of the Spanish colonial architectural heritage in the Philippines.\nfortified city, historical evolution, Philippines, Spanish colonial heritage"} +{"text": "Greetings, fellow seekers of wisdom! I'm Antonio Morrocco, and I invite you to embark on a profound journey with me as we delve into the teachings of the enigmatic mystic, G.I. Gurdjieff. At www.GurdjieffCentral.com, we are dedicated to unraveling the layers of wisdom left by this spiritual luminary.\nWho was G.I. Gurdjieff?\nGeorge Ivanovich Gurdjieff, commonly known as G.I. Gurdjieff, was a mystic, spiritual teacher, and philosopher born in the late 19th century. His life's work revolved around the exploration of human consciousness and the quest for self-realization.\nGurdjieff's teachings, often referred to as the \"Fourth Way,\" offer a unique approach to spiritual development. The Fourth Way is a path that integrates elements of traditional spiritual practices with the demands of modern life, emphasizing self-awareness, conscious living, and the awakening of higher states of consciousness.\nJourney with Us:\nOn this blog, we aim to delve into Gurdjieff's profound insights, exploring topics such as self-observation, the nature of human suffering, and the possibilities of inner transformation. Together, let's navigate the esoteric terrain of Gurdjieff's teachings, seeking practical wisdom that can be applied in our daily lives.\nJoin the Conversation:\nYour thoughts, experiences, and reflections are valuable on this shared expedition. Feel free to engage in discussions, ask questions, and share your insights in the comments section. Let's create a vibrant community of seekers committed to self-discovery and the pursuit of higher consciousness.\nThank you for joining us on this transformative journey. May the exploration of G.I. Gurdjieff's teachings illuminate our paths and awaken new dimensions of understanding.\nWith light and introspection, Antonio Morrocco www.GurdjieffCentral.com"} +{"text": "Revealing How C. diff Recognises its Human Target\nComplete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles.\nResearchers from the University of California, Irvine and Harvard University have discovered how the Clostridium difficile toxin B (TcdB) recognizes the human Frizzled protein, the receptor it uses to invade intestinal cells and lead to deadly gastrointestinal infections. The findings, published today in Science, could pave the way for new C. diff antitoxins and also show potential for the development of novel anti-cancer drugs.\nIn a C. diff infection (CDI), TcdB targets colonic epithelia and binds to what are called Frizzled (FZD) receptors. Researchers in the labs of Rongsheng Jin, PhD, professor of physiology & biophysics from the UCI School of Medicine, and Min Dong, PhD, from Boston Children\u2019s Hospital - Harvard Medical School, found that during this binding process, the toxin locks certain lipid molecules in FZD, which block critical Wnt signaling that regulates renewal of colonic stem cells and differentiation of the colonic epithelium.\n\u201cThis toxin is indeed very smart. It takes advantage of an important lipid that FZD uses for its own function, to improve its binding affinity and specificity to FZD,\u201d said Jin, \u201cHowever, the need for this lipid also exposes a vulnerability of TcdB that could be exploited to develop antitoxins that block toxin-receptor recognition.\u201d\nJin and Dong believe that the novel FZD-antagonizing mechanism exploited by toxin B could be used to turn this deadly toxin into a potential pharmacological tool for research and therapeutic applications, including anti-cancer drugs.\nThe team\u2019s preliminary data show that a non-toxic fragment of TcdB that they identified could significantly inhibit the growth of some cancer cells with dysregulation in Wnt signaling. A patent application has been filed.\nClostridium difficile causes severe gastrointestinal tract infections and tops the Center for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s list of urgent drug-resistant threats. Clostridium difficile infection has become the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and gastroenteritis-associated death in developed countries, accounting for half-million cases and 29,000 deaths annually in the United States. It is classified as one of the top three \u201curgent threats\u201d by the CDC.\nThis article has been republished from materials provided by University of California - Irvine. Note: material may have been edited for length and content. For further information, please contact the cited source.\nPeng Chen, Liang Tao, Tianyu Wang, Jie Zhang, Aina He, Kwok-ho Lam, Zheng Liu, Xi He, Kay Perry, Min Dong, Rongsheng Jin. Structural basis for recognition of frizzled proteins byClostridium difficiletoxin B. Science, 2018; 360 (6389): 664 DOI: 10.1126/science.aar1999."} +{"text": "At the ends of this month, the Santa Monica College Pete & Susan Barrett Art Gallery will present \u201cMartha Alf: Retrospective of Paintings, Prints, Drawings & Photographs.\u201d\nIt will be held Oct. 30 through Dec. 1.\nAlf, a prolific artist whose work has been exhibited nationwide over the past four decades, has become known for her cylinder painting of everyday household items transformed into mysterious objects for which the viewer often has reverence.\nThe opening reception is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. The gallery is located in the SMC Performing Arts Center on Santa Monica Boulevard at 11th Street.\nA Santa Monica resident, Alf says of her work, \u201cI found that by placing simple objects on a flat plane with a plain background they immediately assumed heightened power. Lit from one side by daylight they looked as if they were universal symbols. The simpler the object the greater was the transformation from mundane to awesome power.\u201d\nHer work has won critical praise, including this observation by Los Angeles Times critic William Wilson, who said \u201cMartha Alf may be the only artist who ever made a roll of toilet paper look metaphysical.\u201d\nAlf, winner of a National Endowment for the Arts Individual Artist grant, has had her work exhibited since 1972 in solo and group shows all over the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago. She has been featured and reviewed extensively in such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Artweek, Smithsonian Magazine and Architectural Digest.\nHer work has been included in books and catalogs and can be found in many museum, private and corporate collections.\nAuthor Susan Landauer in her book \u201cThe Not-so-Still-Life\u201d said that Alf\u2019s works \u201care first and foremost studies of color and light \u2013 not in the strictly formalist sense, but in the tradition of Rothko; they create an extrasensory \u2018chord of feeling.\u2019\u201d\nAfter growing up in San Diego and raising her family as a traditional housewife, she went to UCLA and studied with well-known figurative painter Richard Diebenkorn.\nGallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 310.434.3434."} +{"text": "15 Jan Warren Buffett Endorses Structured Settlements\nWarren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, strongly endorses structured settlements. His comments were provided to the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA). Buffett has been an ardent proponent of structured settlements for decades. He\u2019s grown Berkshire\nHathaway into one of the largest structured settlement annuity providers in the marketplace.\n\u201cAnyone settling a personal injury claim should seriously consider a structured settlement as part of their plan for financial recovery. Structured settlements can stretch settlement funds by providing tax-free payments for lost income, medical bills or other future needs, which delivers tremendous long-term security for injured people and their families. Berkshire Hathaway is proud to be a leading provider of structured settlement\nannuities.\u201d \u2013 Warren Buffett"} +{"text": "In a momentous milestone, Bolander celebrates 100 years of excellence in the earthwork, utilities, demolition, and deep foundations industry.\nFrom its humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone in civil construction solutions, Bolander\u2019s journey is one of resilience, growth, and unwavering commitment.\nBolander, a leader in heavy civil construction, commemorates its 100th year of operations. The company has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the Twin Cities, setting industry standards, and significantly contributing to its evolution. The organizations centennial celebration is a testament to its enduring commitment to excellence, innovation, and service. Over the past century, the company has consistently adapted to industry changes, embraced technological advancements, and maintained a reputation for quality and reliability.\nMark Ryan, CEO: \u201cReaching our 100th year is a remarkable achievement for Bolander. This milestone reflects not only our rich history but also the dedication and hard work of our employees, the support of our clients, and the trust of the communities we serve.\u201d\nBolander is a heavy civil contractor with nearly a century of expertise delivering private and public projects throughout the Midwest. Founded in 1924, the company prioritizes its clients, collaborating with contractors, architects, engineers, owners, and stakeholders to deliver distinctive and inventive solutions that minimize risk, provide financial value, and permit aggressive construction timelines.\nOver the course of 100 years, Bolander has developed a commitment to providing high-quality services and has gained a reputation for safety, integrity, and dependability, allowing us to form strong connections with our clients. Our work requires us to be intellectual and innovative, making us more than just a contractor but a solution provider. Bolander is the ideal choice contractor for all because of our wide skill-set and experienced project management teams."} +{"text": "It is hard to imagine a time when there was no smartphone, right? Can we think of a phone without selfies? Well, obviously not! Gone are the days when these things didn\u2019t even exist.\nWe are all social butterflies now as social media platforms are not just about connecting. They help flourish businesses with the help of various advertising options.\nThe rise of visual content has boosted platforms like Instagram. It is a great podium to start your business and see it rise within a short time period. During the pandemic, a significant rise in online businesses has been experienced.\nAnd with the right marketing, they have reached their success point too. If you are also looking for the right team of pros to help you then Instagram advertising services at Impressive Digital bring you endless possibilities.\nInstagram is a very powerful platform and it has grown significantly over the passage of time. They are wonderful for businesses and the right marketing strategies will help in boosting your brand in the right way. Here are some of the benefits that you can avail yourself of through instagram advertisement.\nIf you choose paid Instagram advertising, you will be able to boost your brand awareness. The ad will be shown to a wider audience and thus, you have more chances of flourishing your business. Instagram is a large platform and has a lot of active users which makes paid marketing useful.\nAlso read: Top 10 IT Skills in Demand for 2021\nWhen you choose to advertise your brand more professionally, you get the option to target your audience precisely. It gives you a wide choice. You can choose amongst location, demographics, customer behaviours, interests and much more.\nPaid advertisement comes with a bunch of benefits that one cannot overlook. Customised targeting is the key to success for brands.\nIt is very important to see whether your advertisement is doing as you wish it would or not. And paid Instagram advertising allows you to do exactly that.\nYou don\u2019t have to wait for the outcome and see how the ad turns out. You can monitor it all along. You can track the success of the campaign, in real time. You gain a lot of insight, in the shape of analytics and data sheets to analyze what content is bringing you more audience and what isn\u2019t working well for you.\nSmall startups don\u2019t have a huge budget and this is where Instagram ads are a great option. You can fit the ad into your budget easily. You can customize the price you are willing to pay.\nAlso read: 14 Best Webinar Software Tools in 2021 (Ultimate Guide for Free)\nInstagram has changed the way content was displayed and it is evolving every day. Many businesses have grown big through this platform. To make sure that you reap its benefits to the best; we recommend you to opt for paid advertising and see the positive outcomes.\nThursday November 23, 2023\nMonday November 20, 2023\nMonday October 2, 2023\nWednesday September 20, 2023\nWednesday September 20, 2023\nFriday September 15, 2023\nMonday July 24, 2023\nFriday July 14, 2023\nFriday May 12, 2023\nTuesday March 7, 2023"} +{"text": "Changeable letter board - a perfect vintage-style minimalist accessory for your coffee shop, bakery, or any small business.\nWith this letter board changing today's coffee bar menu or message to greet guests couldn't be easier! It also perfectly works as the price list for any type of business, like boutique hotels, barbershops, etc. The wall-mounted menu board includes wooden rails with hidden fixings and striking plastic plates with printed letters. The message board comes with letters and numbers (check the picture to see all set).\n\u2713 Price per set includes 10 wooden rails and a letters kit.\n\u2713 PVC plates with printed letters\nLetters size: 1.77\"/45mm H x 1,57\"/40mm L\n\u2713 Plywood rails with matt lacquer finish\n10 Rails x 39.3\"/1000mm L x 0,8\"/20mm H\n\u2713 Hidden fixings\n\u2713 Installation kit includes a spacer to adjust the height of the wall menu board and screws.\nYou will also need an extra level and a drill.\n\u2022 Wall-mounted changeable menu board comes with an installation kit which includes a spacer to adjust the height of the wall menu board and screws.\n\u2022 With the use of a spacer, the height between the rails will be 70 mm / 2,7'', and the total height of the menu holder will be 829 mm / 32,6''\n\u2022 You can also join rails horizontally to make your menu display as wide as you like.\nContact us if you need to add currency signs.\nFOR WHOLESALE ORDERS will be glad to provide a discount!"} +{"text": "In their recent study, Yueqi Li, Sanjay Goel, and Kevin Williams delve into the profound impact of remote auditing on the audit profession. First published in February 2023, their research provides a comprehensive analysis of how the shift from traditional on-site audits to remote audits has affected audit quality, efficiency, and auditors\u2018 job satisfaction.\nKey findings of the study indicate that remote auditing significantly enhances audit efficiency. Factors like auditors\u2018 flexibility in managing competencies and a conducive physical work environment play a crucial role in improving both the quality and efficiency of remote audits. Additionally, the study finds that sufficient organizational support is pivotal in enhancing both audit quality and efficiency in a remote setting.\nThe research also addresses various challenges and adaptations in the remote auditing landscape, such as the increased reliance on technology and the need for effective communication and leadership styles. The findings offer valuable insights for audit firms and regulators in optimizing remote audit practices and supporting auditors in this new digital era. This study marks a significant contribution to the evolving field of audit practices, highlighting the need for adaptability and support in remote work environments.\nFind out more here."} +{"text": "Terry Meyer was elected as the new NBRSA President at the 2018 NBRSA Board Meeting held Saturday September 8, 2018. Dave Woodward was elected as the new Vice President.\nTerry has resigned as North Central Region Director and the board voted to install his Alternate Director, Chris Harris, as Acting Regional Director until January 1, 2019. The board also voted to change the by-laws so that alternate directors will automatically succeed directors who are unable to finish their terms and serve until the next director election cycle. As of January 1, 2019 Chris Harris will become North Central Region Director and will serve through the NBRSA Group Nationals to be held at the Ben Avery Range in Phoenix AZ in October 2019.\n2018 Regional Director Election Results\nThe following Regional Directors have been elected to serve for the next two years. The term commences the first Monday following the conclusion of the 2018 Group Nationals in Holton, Michigan and will continue until the Monday after the 2020 Group Nationals.\nA heartfelt THANK YOU to those participating in the election and congratulations to those elected to serve in this capacity.\nEastern Region Director \u2013 Jack Neary\nEastern Region Alternate Director \u2013 Stan Buchtel\nMississippi Valley Region Director \u2013 Bud Mundy\nMississippi Valley Region Alternate Director \u2013 Bob Hammack\nSoutheast Region Director \u2013 Steve Lee\nSoutheast Region Alternate Director \u2013 Andy Shifflett\nSouthwest Region Director \u2013 Dave Woodward\nSouthwest Region Alternate Director \u2013 Mike Sosenko\nEuropean Region Direct \u2013 Jonas Sandberg"} +{"text": "Profitable Affiliate Programs for Bloggers\nAffiliate marketing is growing daily and is an outstanding online work for bloggers. Many bloggers are making money online through affiliate programs. It is a beautiful way to turn your blogging into a profitable business. It looks daunting at first, but when you start affiliate marketing, you will find it very lucrative and easy. How to get started with affiliate marketing? It is a common question that every new blogger asks. This post will explain affiliate marketing and some high-paying affiliate programs for newbies.\nAs a beginner, you will make many mistakes but learn so much from your mistakes. So, it is okay if you make mistakes. When you start earning money from it, you will feel amazing. You can start affiliate marketing to earn money online with just a few key steps.\nAuthorise Blog Legally before Getting Started with Affiliate Marketing\nHow to Monetize with Affiliate Programs\nThere are two types of brands in the market: one that manages its own affiliate marketing and second that relies on networks. Usually, large brands depend on affiliate marketing networks because they don\u2019t have time to add links. Here, affiliate marketers play a big role. New bloggers must monetize their blogs. By working with a merchant or seller, you can add links to their products to your site to get some commission as a reward. It is a beautiful way for brands or retailers to promote their brands as well as products through other platforms and sites. You will get some other incentives when you promote different brands in your community.\nThe Best Affiliate Programs for Bloggers\nIf you are looking for the best platforms for affiliate sales, Etsy is the best. You can share your lifestyle blogging tips and gift ideas on this platform. From handcrafted items to amazing gifts and vintage items, this platform offers help to every business. You can make a handsome amount of money from this platform through affiliate marketing.\nThis platform has no shortage of brands and retailers. So, it should be your top priority for affiliate marketing. You will find hundreds of ways to earn money from pay-per-click to pay-per-sale. The platform has an easy-to-use layout and good tracking features. Sign up now and start affiliate marketing to get money.\nWhen it comes to the most profitable affiliate programs, Bluehost will surprise you. It offers some top-notch affiliate programs to new bloggers at nominal prices. Check it out now! You can also promote your blogs on this platform.\nEmail Marketing Platforms\nUndoubtedly, blogging is one of the hottest professions these days, and you can earn a lot of money through blogging. For every blogger, it is vital to create their email list before launching a blog. This factor helps to build and strengthen your community. So, you should target email marketing platforms to grow your community and clients.\nNeed Help or Advice in Content Management:\nWould you like more advice? Do you have good practices to share? Express yourself in the comments.\nAlso, if you want help writing content to drive more traffic and boost conversions, please get in touch through Contact our team.\nDo you want help writing quality content, driving traffic to your website, and boosting conversions? You can contact me through my Freelancer.com profile also. I always prefer to work through Wiselancer for smooth functioning. Here you pay safely and securely"} +{"text": "The German-Israeli Ensemble\nYears of collaborations and friendships between musicians from Israel and Germany led to the formation of a unique chamber music project: named after the poetess and painter Else Lasker-Schueler, the Else Ensemble is composed of young musicians awarded prizes at international competitions and performers in leading world orchestras.\nDevoted to the performance of German and Jewish repertoire from the 19th Century and until the present times, and through a passionate research of neglected works and repertoire affected by political events, the ensemble creates a musical experience of the highest professional level, within a social-cultural context. Inspired by Else Lasker-Schueler, whose unique biography addresses both Israel and Germany, the ensemble premiers and celebrates women composers, giving stage to some of the best unknown repertoire of the past and present times.\nThe young ensemble collaborates regularly with diplomatic and multi-cultural institutions, and initiates innovative, cross-disciplinary concerts. With its unique energy and sound, Else Ensemble performed all over Germany and Israel, as well as in many European cities, contributing to some of the most important concert-series and venues."} +{"text": "Asker, 14.06.2023: Argeo has completed its multi-sensor data acquisition with AUV for the Polish Geological Institute \u2013 National Research Institute (PGI-NRI) at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, announced 17 February 2023.\nUnder the contract Argeo has performed high-resolution near-seafloor geophysical- and environmental data acquisition for deep-sea massive sulphides exploration project in the Polish contract area under the provisions and scope of the Government of Poland Contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The project was entrusted to PGI-NRI by the Ministry of Climate and Environment as a part of the implementation of the National Raw Materials Policy.\n\u201cWe are pleased to announce that the marine minerals acquisition project for PGI-NRI has been completed and Argeo Searcher is already enroute to start our next project on the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (Knipovich Ridge) for Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD)\u201d, says Trond Crantz, CEO in Argeo.\nAnother important milestone in Argeo\u2019s technical and commercial development was reached by fully utilizing our unique digital platform Argeo SCOPE for the entire down -and upstream flow of data between Argeo Searcher, Argeo\u2019s and PGI-NRI onshore teams for this project. This included all dataflow and joint decision management, visualization, and general project management.\nFor the project Argeo utilized its vessel Argeo Searcher with its dual-AUV setup equipped with state-of-the-art sensors, including integrated Electro-Magnetic (EM) sensor technology, delivering valuable high-quality data with applications across the Marine Minerals value chain \u2013 from environmental impact assessment and early exploration to resource assessment and extraction monitoring.\n\u201cWe are very pleased with the successful completion of the work, especially under such challenging conditions. The scope and quality of the geophysical and environmental data is a major step forward in fulfilling our commitments, and the results will contribute to the benefit of the deep-sea community. Our next steps will be a further detailed exploration of prospective areas and environmental studies to define and preserve biologically valuable areas\u201d, says Mateusz Damrat, Director of PGI-NRI."} +{"text": "Cat No.: AU5103C-1926:\nDo you had family living in South Australia in the 1920s? Have you thought of looking at the Police Gazettes for information? These are an historian's goldmine. Compiled to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, these Gazettes contain details and information that can not be found anywhere else.\nThey are useful for information on Police personnel and those that were on the 'wrong side' of the law. But you will also find entries on missing persons, witness to a crime, or a person who had something stolen from them. Or they may even have found an item, and reported it to the Police. Anyone could be listed.\nIssued once a week, you will find information on housebreak-ins, robberies, arson, murders, lost horses and cattle, stolen cars and bicycles, deserters from families and also deserters from service, inquest verdicts, escaped prisoners and reports on those released ... as well as some information from interstate police gazettes ... and so much more. These CDs contains all issues that were released during 1926-1930 period, and at a special set price. Each has been bookmarked for easy navigation, and pages can be searched, browsed, enlarged and printed if required.\nThis compendium is made up of the following titles, each of which can be purchased individually:\nSouth Australian Police Gazette 1926\nSouth Australian Police Gazette 1927\nSouth Australian Police Gazette 1928\nSouth Australian Police Gazette 1929\nSouth Australian Police Gazette 1930\nThis is an immense South Australian resource, now available on fully-searchable CD-ROM for the first time.\nNo. of CDs is: 1 ; Format is: PDF ; Searchable?: YES;\nFastFind: Yes; ISBN No.: 9781921461811;"} +{"text": "CREATION OF A CATALOGUE OF CRITERIA\nHigh flexibility for ad hoc growth\nThe SAP Basis team handles the entire administration of an SAP system. As a company, you have to decide whether you want to leave the support of your system within your company or place the \"Basis\" in the hands of an SAP expert.\nEspecially in larger companies, which also have multiple locations in different countries, it is often necessary to grant different employees the same permissions for different levels of organisation, such as accounting circles. In order to make maintenance and maintenance of the system easy in such a situation, it is useful to set the inheritance principle for SAP permissions. How does SAP Permissions Inheritance work? An inheritance is always about a master object passing certain properties to a derived (sub) object. Therefore, these properties do not need to be maintained several times. Also, changes to the master object are passed directly to the derived objects. This allows easier maintenance and drastically minimises the error rate. In the case of SAP Permission Inheritance, the required permissions are bundled in a Upper or Master role. Only the organisational levels have to be maintained in the roles derived from them. The permissions are automatically pulled from the master role. Create Inheritance for SAP Permissions The following shows how to create and use inheritances for SAP permissions. This requires only two steps: Creating a master role and defining derived roles. Step 1: Create a master role Inheritance always requires a parent role, because all properties are inherited from it. If this role, in which all shared permissions are bundled, is missing, the first step is to create this master role. To do this, open the PFCG transaction and enter the desired name of the master role in the Name field. It is possible to identify master and derived roles by using naming conventions. The \"Single Role\" button will then be used to create the desired role. In the following example I create the master role \"findepartment_r\".\nHigh Availability ( HA/DR ) concepts\nA partner agreement must be entered into for each supplier in the transaction WE20. Such an agreement shall determine how the electronic data are processed. Select the vendor partner type LI and create a new partner agreement. In this example, a new partner agreement is created for IDES AG as a supplier. Enter the vendor's partner number in the appropriate input field and select LI as the vendor's partner type. The next step is to define the output parameters. These specify how the outgoing data should be processed. The message type defines what kind of messages should be processed. The Output Options tab specifies the port to send the message to and the IDoc type. The IDoc base type ORDERS05 matches the ORDERS message. The Message Control tab defines which application should generate a message. In this case a message should be generated when a new order is created. If an order is placed for a product of IDES AG in the transaction ME21N, this order will be automatically sent in electronic form.\nSAP Basis is structured as a classic three-tier model. It contains the following components:\n\"Shortcut for SAP Systems\" is a PC application that simplifies or even facilitates many activities in the SAP base.\nThis step prompts you to customise your modifications to Repository objects by calling the transaction SPAU.\nI recommend that you schedule the background job PFCG_TIME_DEPENDENCY with the report RHAUTUPD_NEW."} +{"text": "SEA DOG PILLS is a secret prescription formulated in the Tong dynasty with a history of several centuries. Clinic tests have proved it as effective drug for curing hypoplasia of\nthe genetalia, hyposexuality, impotence premature ejaculation, sterile weakening mentality and premature senile.\nThis prescription includes precious tonic heros such as pilose antler, ginseng, sea horse, isinglass, etc..\nWhich will replenish the semen, nourish the genuine essence, enrich marrow, reinforce the heart and the spleen, strengthen the tendon and the bone, and thus lead all the other\ningredients of the prescripton to concentrate and stimulate the vital essence and energy so as to bring up the Yin and Yang energies and strengthen the secretion of the sexual\nglands and the function of the male genital.\nFunctions: Replenish the semen, reinforce the kidney and spleen, bring up the Yin and Yang energies and strengthen the function of the male genital.\nIndication: Impotence, improper erectness ,premature ejaculation, emission, sterile, polyuria at night, debility of the lumbus and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, premature\nsenile, weakening mentality.\n1) Take Seadog Impotence Pills each time 4 pills daily for at least 7 days continuously with warm water before sleep.\n2) For serious impotent conditions, taken twice daily.\nSea dog pills for men make the second up growth of the penis prolong the sexual intercourse for 60-100 minute"} +{"text": "2017 Grant Partner - Y Ahora Que?: Using Culture to Build Climate Change Resiliency\nA pause to allow overworked climate change activists to come together with culture creatives, to brainstorm new educational and creative engagement tactics that reflect and engage American's growing and formidable Hispanic and Latino communities. In addition, the pause will allow them to begin to identify the key modalities (both formal and informal), via which these communities receive their information so that effective dissemination of whatever is generated during the retreat is also identified. All core participants are connected to a diverse array of climate change and creative networks, so the fruits of their pause will be amplified exponentially via the networks these thought leaders are members of."} +{"text": "The state Department of Transportation (DOT) appreciates Lowell L. Kalapa\u2019s concise editorial (The Tax Man: Don\u2019t Turn an Eye to Problem Waiting for Highway Users) that highlights the issue of ensuring the viability of the state\u2019s highway system and the health of the state highway fund.\nThe Lingle-Aiona Administration acknowledged this need and began working on addressing this concern over four years ago, with the participation of Mr. Kalapa and others, and developed comprehensive and proactive legislation called the Highway Modernization Bill two years ago.\nThe DOT has been working to implement critical highway projects and programs that reduce traffic congestion, improve highway safety, maintain roads and save motorists time and money. When the Highway Modernization Bill was originally introduced during the 2009 session, it stressed the necessary improvements to close the infrastructure gap.\nWhile it also proposed increases to various user fees once the economy turns around, the measure would ultimately bring taxpayers long-term financial savings.\nUnder current conditions, every 10 minutes of traffic delays on our highways costs each driver roughly $600 per year, and for commercial vehicles, these costs are magnified to $3,300 per year. But continuing to allow our roads to deteriorate will burden residents with hidden taxes in the form of inefficiencies and inconveniences.\nBecause we understand that this state and its residents have been greatly affected by the current economic challenges, the DOT also proposed that the increases would only take effect when Hawai\u00d4i experienced a 1% job growth over two consecutive quarters.\nWhile we appreciate the Legislature\u2019s time and efforts, we are disappointed that the Legislature did not pass this important legislation that would help alleviate traffic congestion and increase safety on our highways statewide.\nBrennon Morioka, Ph.D, P.E., director of the Hawaii state Department of Transportation, issued this response"} +{"text": "StartKIT is an ultra-low-cost development platform that opens up the configurable xCORE multicore microcontroller technology to the widest possible community of users. As part of the product launch XMOS is offering 2,500 startKITs free of charge to engineers who register and qualify on its website.\nstartKIT allows engineers to quickly evaluate xCORE multicore microcontrollers that can be software-configured with a wide variety of peripherals and interface blocks. startKIT is equipped with header connections that allow it to interface to Raspberry Pi products, making it a real-time I/O solution for Raspberry Pi projects.\nThe company\u2019s free-to-use xTIMEcomposer design tools allow developers to program the right interface configuration, and write application code using C / C++, all in a single programming environment. xTIMEcomposer provides a full graphical development environment, including compiler, debugger, a static timing analyser and a software-based logic analysis tool.\nMeasuring 94 x 50mm, startKIT is based around the XS1-A8-64-DEV, a 500MIPS xCORE-analogue multicore microcontroller with eight 32bit logical processing cores. In addition to the xCORE multicore microcontroller itself, startKIT includes an array of LEDs, a push-button switch, two capacitive sense sliders, and a sliceCARD connector that is compatible with the wide range of I/O slices available from XMOS. The board is also equipped with header connections that allow it to be connected to a breadboard system.\nstartKIT is supplied with a wide range of example code to help new users get started. These include a software-defined Ethernet interface and web server application, and basic driver software for the LEDs and push-button. Users can also access a wide variety of xCORE code via the XCore Exchange.\nThe on-board XS1-A8-64-DEV xCORE multicore microcontroller includes an on-chip debug capability that allows comprehensive real-time in-circuit analysis of the complete design. This allows developers to see what is happening at the device interfaces and in their code in real-time, while their system is running and without affecting the performance. The startKIT analogue interfaces can also be monitored alongside the digital signals: for example users can monitor the capacitive touch sensors to see the signals in real-time.\nstartKIT will be available in early December 2013, priced $14.99 from XMOS distributors. To register for the opportunity to win a free startKIT, visit the XMOS website www.xmos.com/startkit"} +{"text": "The stages of Positive Reinforcement\nI got these from Shawna Karrasch\nClick Treat Stages\n1. All you can eat food bar\nThe horse views the trainer as an all you can food bar. He may be greedy, pushy and only thinking about the food.\n2. Trigger stage\nThe horse makes a connection between the click and the treat. Mugging can still appear and should be worked on to avoid problems, but he is coming to see that there is a sequence. He may appear to get it, but will be inconsistent and easily frustrated. In reality, the horse doesn't totally get \"it\".\n3. Light bulb stage\nThe horse understands behavior = click = treat. He is coming to see \"choice\" in behavior which may be a new thing to him. It is important not to use too much pressure or punishment for wrong answers, or it may build frustration. The horse will also be too afraid to \"guess\" at the answer because he fears being punished. This will inhibit moving to the next stage.\n4. Buy-in Stage\nNow the horse understands \"particular behavior\" = click = treat. There is more trust in the trainer; that he/she will not ask unfairly. It may take a lot of repetition to refine something, but the horse does now get \"it\".\n5. Eureka Stage\nThe horse and trainer develop a dialog of learning where chains of behavior can be built without extensive repetition. The horse has learned to learn. In this phase the food motivator can become less important as the horse and rider focus on communication and the game at hand."} +{"text": "Somewhere in between the Tilar\u00e1n Mountain range, Pe\u00f1as Blancas National Park in Costa Rica is a hidden gem on the outskirts of the province of Puntarenas.\nHiking in Pe\u00f1as Blancas is not for the faint of heart. The trails are not regularly maintained, and the topography of the country is unforgiving. The ecosystems of the 2,400 hectares (5,930 acres) park are varied by elevations into the Cordilera de Tilar\u00e1n. Much of the park is tropical dry forest, but in the higher elevations it becomes deciduous moist forest. Camping is allowed at Pe\u00f1as Blancas, but you will need to prepare accordingly for staying here as there are no facilities on site.\nThe wildlife found in Pe\u00f1as Blancas National Park is sparse when compared with some of the other parks in Costa Rica, but when being compared to some of the most biologically dense places on earth, this isn\u2019t a hard feat to accomplish. Still, there are a number of animals to be found in Pe\u00f1as Blancas such as pacas, monkeys, kinkajous, opossums, raccoons and red brocket deer. The rocky and canyon filled terrain of Pe\u00f1as Blancas make it a difficult landscape for even the hardiest of creatures.\nPe\u00f1as Blancas National Park in Costa Rica is also home to a less prolific display of flora than some of its brethren. With that aside, the plants that can be found in the park consist of orchids, bromeliads, the aguacatillo, the balsa and laurel trees. Much of the area is in a process of reforestation after a period of logging depleting much of the forest, and, thus, the habitat for much of the creatures that live in this area. The namesake of the park is based on diatoms, which make up the chalky faces of rocks in the park, and is the remains of algae that was indigenous to the region many years prior.\nVisitors should pack a swim suit, towel, hiking boots and backpacking gear, a tent, rain gear, sun block, thicker clothes for higher elevations and insect repellent. The best time of year to head to Pe\u00f1as Blancas National Park is in the dry season from December to May. The landscape being what it is, you are advised to travel into the area via a four wheel drive vehicle. Nearest to Pe\u00f1as Blancas is the city of Miramar, Costa Rica, but further out are the cities of Macacona, Pitahaya and Barranca.\nLocation: Pe\u00f1as Blancas National Park\nItems to bring: a swim suit, towel, hiking boots and backpacking gear, a tent, rain gear, sun block, thick clothes, insect repellent\nSpecies of fauna: pacas, monkeys, kinkajous, opossums, raccoons, red brocket deer\nSpecies of flora: orchids, bromeliads, the aguacatillo, the balsa, laurel trees\nCities nearby: Miramar, Macacona, Pitahaya, Barranca\nWays to get here: rental car (4WD), taxi (4WD), private shuttle (4WD)"} +{"text": "OPSC Answer Key 2021 for Medical Officer (Assistant Surgeon) Exam available on opsc.gov.in / Download OPSC exam Key / answer key / answer sheet of recruitment exam to check correct answer of all questions\nAnswer key for OPSC recruitment exam 2021 is available on its official website. So guys for all the students / candidates who appeared in this Medical Officer exam it is the right time to know about the marks to be obtained before the declaration of result of OPSC recruitment 2021 exam. Answer key of any exam is very important part of the process.\nWith the help of this OPSC Answer Key 2021 you can find exact pre-assessment of your result. To download the OPSC Answer Key for Medical Officer exam you are to visit the official web page of the department with the help of given link in this post.\nOPSC Answer Key 2021 at a glance\nDepartment/Organizer \u2013 OPSC\nDesignation of vacancy \u2013 Medical Officer\nVacancies \u2013 1586\nAge Limit \u2013 According to policy\nReservation \u2013 According to policy\nImportant Dates of OPSC exam\nExam date \u2013 1 September 2021\nAnswer Sheet Download Availability \u2013 Available\nUseful Links for OPSC Answer Key 2021\nSo guys, I am providing complete process of checking / downloading the answer sheet of the Medical Officer exam 2021. To check your position in OPSC exam you are to visit official webpage of the department with the help of provided link.\nHere is the link of official website \u2013 opsc.gov.in\nHow to download OPSC exam key / answer sheet / answer key 2021\nI hope you are having your candidate\u2019s copy of answer sheet given to you in the examination hall at end of the exam, if not so please find it quickly. You are to compare your answer sheet with departmental answer key of OPSC exam 2021 to know about your marks in the examination.\n- Search for webpage of official website of OPSC examination 2021 in any browser.\n- Click on the correct web address in search result to visit the homepage of the website.\n- Find the module for OPSC exam in menu.\n- Click on answer key for its download.\n- Open the downloaded file and get its print.\n- Compare the answers of this downloaded answer key with yours candidate\u2019s copy of OMR sheet.\nBest of luck for the best result in Medical Officer exam to all the students / candidates. If you have any objection about the answers of the answer key, you may raise this issue through the proper channel as per norms of the organizer of the exam.\nSummary of the complete process\nOPSC Answer Key 2021 is an authentic document of correct answers of the question paper. So it is very useful for the candidates in finding the exact position in the exam by comparing the answers of key with those in candidate\u2019s copy of OMR answer sheet. It is only the pre assessment and final position is decided by the result of the OPSC. So friends have regular visit to our website for further updates."} +{"text": "ROC/OH/PNC provides a wide array of services for persons who have developmental disabilities in southwest Arkansas. We place emphasis on services that will help each person achieve the highest degree of personal independence. We are committed to implementing a safer, healthier, happier, more independent lifestyle for individuals having special needs.\nOur program is governed by a board of directors made up of dedicated volunteers who share a vital interest in the community and its citizens.\nOur mission at ROC/OH/PNC maximizes a unique team approach to provide ethical and safe supports in accomplishing our mission of \u2018Discovering opportunities that inspire lives\u2026whatever it takes\u2019.\nWe strive to accomplish this mission by :\n- Providing an individualized approach to serve even the most challenging individuals.\n- Giving all individuals acceptance, affection, attention, dignity, and respect.\n- Including individuals, families, and community in the planning, operating, and evaluation of our program.\n- Offering choices to individuals and families for appropriate life experiences.\n- Advocating for independence, opportunities, and rights of all individuals.\n- Striving for excellence in all aspects of our program.\nIf you or someone you know might need our services, please contact us at 870-777-4501 to schedule an appointment."} +{"text": "Cultural Diversity & Communication Training\nStrong communication skills are essential to allow others and yourself to accurately understand information and respond accordingly. In contrast poor communication skills lead to frequent misunderstandings, frustration and a loss of credibility.\nIn this 8-hour training, participants will analyze their own communication tendencies through a series of assessments. Techniques on how to improve in areas of deficiencies will be discussed as is implicit and explicit biases that appear in our verbal and nonverbal communication patterns.\nBias is not a unique or isolated phenomenon. It is a human condition that everyone possesses. The degree of bias, our awareness of it and how we express it is very much individualistic and something the training explorers. Through group discussions on discrimination, racism, stereotypes, and prejudices, individuals will explore their own and others\u2019 perspectives on these culturally sensitive topics to determine if implicit biases are impacting the way one communicates with others."} +{"text": "Solon, Ohio \u2013 MRI Software, a global leader in property and investment management, signed a long-term contract with C.J. Segerstrom & Sons for the use of MRI\u2019s Commercial Management suite of software. C.J. Segerstrom & Sons, headquartered in Southern California, is the owner of South Coast Plaza shopping center, one of the highest grossing shopping centers in the country.\nRepresentatives from C.J. Segerstrom & Sons attended the annual MRI International Users Conference in October 2014 to gain more knowledge about the company and its offerings, including the MRI Partner Connect Program. The program, with more than 30 best-of-breed partners, adds diverse value to the MRI product offering, which factored into the decision process for C.J. Segerstrom & Sons.\n\u201cThis partnership highlights the power of MRI\u2019s Commercial Software suite while reinforcing the value that the Partner Connect program has for customers,\u201d said Steve Nichols, MRI Software Director of Marketing. \u201cThis program lets our customers choose the capabilities that best fit their requirements without feeling tied to a limited, or pre-selected, set of options.\u201d\nFor more information about MRI Commercial Management solutions, visit https://www.mrisoftware.com.\nAbout MRI Software\nMRI Software LLC is a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the global real estate industry. MRI delivers a comprehensive and truly configurable solution, from property-level management and accounting to the most complex, long range financial modeling and analytics for both the commercial and multifamily real estate markets. As a leading provider of real estate enterprise software applications and hosted solutions, MRI leverages over 40 years in business to develop long-term successful relationships with its clients. Originally founded in Cleveland, U.S.A., the company has offices in Toronto, London, Sydney, Singapore, and Hong Kong. For more information, visit https://www.mrisoftware.com.\nAbout C.J. Segerstrom & Sons\nC.J. Segerstrom & Sons is a major real estate company located in Costa Mesa, California, and the owner of South Coast Plaza, one of the highest grossing shopping centers in the United States."} +{"text": "Employer Benefit Advisors has partnered with local Treasure Valley Employers to help them attract and retain a qualified workforce and help address the recruitment and retention challenges associated with local housing needs. EBA helps local employers by assisting their employees with their home buying and selling needs.\nEBA helps Employer Members address the challenges of attracting and retaining employees by providing:\n\u2666 Closing Cost Assistance for Home Purchase\n\u2666 Home Buying Educational Seminars\n\u2666 Resources as employees navigate their way through the home buying process\n\u2666 Full Service Listing Package\n\u2666 Home Selling Educational Seminars\n\u2666 Resources as employees navigate their way through the home selling process\n\u2666 A network of service professionals to assist employees in making their home ready to sell\nMembership in the Program is open to employers interested in offering a full service housing program assistance benefit to their employees for home purchase and sales.\nIf you are an employer interested in learning more about how you can offer these benefits to your employees, contact Vicki Lynn, Business Development Manager at 208-343-5412 or via email at email@example.com.\nThe Smiths - In Boise Real Estate Since 1863\nBy the end of the nineteenth century, the Smith family had created one of Boise's premiere real estate companies. Property from the original Smith homestead was turned into new neighborhoods while other family members continued to be active in the business and the environmental community.\nThe Smith family tradition of helping Boise families achieve the \"American dream\" has transcended four generations. Today the Windermere Professionals office is located near the original Smith homestead on Bogus Basin Road.\nWhen making a move, Boiseans and newcomers like turn to the real estate firm that began and has grown with Boise ...\nA History of Commitment\nA family owned business that has been operating successfully for well over a century, Windermere Real Estate Professionals is here to stay. Our community roots and market knowledge give us a special insight that translates to unique value. Our clients appreciate this attention so repeat customers are a major part of our business.\nWelcome to Windermere Professionals\nAs an independent office, Windermere Real Estate Professionals is one of the strongest brokers in Idaho. Our long history of service to clients and the community stands as evidence of our stability - and that is a reflection of business integrity.\nWe know the territory and the process - that myriad of detail and red tape that is involved in an exchange of money and real estate. We market your property in an organized and professional way.\nYou will find this to be one of our strengths when you deal with us!\n2417 Bogus Basin Road\nBoise, ID 83702"} +{"text": "San Marcos Estate Planning Attorneys\nMcNutt Law Firm is your trusted source for comprehensive and personalized estate planning services. Our team is committed to helping you protect your legacy, secure your family's future, and achieve peace of mind.\nWe recognize the importance of preparing for the future and ensuring your loved ones are well cared for. Our San Marcos estate planning attorneys will work closely with you to understand your unique needs, goals, and desires and develop a customized estate plan that reflects your situation. We are passionate about helping our clients gain confidence in their estate planning decisions and providing the support they need to navigate the complexities of estate law. Our lawyers can guide you in creating a plan that addresses your financial and personal wishes.\nContact us at (512) 488-3612 to schedule a consultation to safeguard your legacy and ensure your family's wellbeing.\nOur Estate Planning Services\nOffering a diverse selection of estate planning services, the attorneys at McNutt Law Firm are well-equipped to address your specific needs, including:\n- Advance Healthcare Directives: Our attorneys can assist you in creating an advanced healthcare directive, which allows you to specify your medical treatment preferences and appoint a trusted individual to make healthcare decisions on your behalf in case you cannot do so.\n- Probate: Navigating the probate process can be complex and time consuming. Our experienced attorneys will guide you through each step of the probate process, ensuring that your loved one's estate is administered efficiently and to their wishes.\n- Trusts: Trusts can be an effective tool for managing and distributing your assets while minimizing taxes and avoiding probate. Our attorneys will help you determine the most suitable type of trust for your needs and design a customized trust plan tailored to your circumstances.\n- Wills: A well-crafted will is essential to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after death. Our lawyers will work closely with you to create a comprehensive and legally valid will that reflects your unique goals and desires.\nLocal Knowledge and Personalized Representation\nOur San Marcos estate planning attorneys have extensive knowledge of local laws and procedures, ensuring that your estate plan is designed and implemented with professionalism and care to avoid probate or other potential issues after you have passed. We understand that every client's situation is unique, and we take the time to listen to your concerns and develop a customized estate planning strategy tailored to your specific needs.\nContact us at (512) 488-3612 to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you create a comprehensive and personalized estate plan that protects your legacy and secures your beneficiaries\u2019 futures."} +{"text": "The world's largest cruise ship is set to begin its maiden voyage on Saturday as it gets underway from the Port of Miami.\nRoyal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, which runs nearly 365 metres from bow to stern, is leaving South Florida for its first seven-day island-hopping voyage through the tropics.\nThe ship was officially inaugurated on Tuesday with help from soccer legend Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates.\n\u201cIcon of the Seas is the culmination of more than 50 years of dreaming, innovating and living our mission \u2013 to deliver the world\u2019s best vacation experiences responsibly,\" Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty said earlier this week.\n\u201cShe is the ultimate multigenerational family vacation, forever changing the status quo in family travel and fulfilling vacation dreams for all ages on board.\u201d\nHighest booking volume\nWhen the Icon of the Seas was first revealed in October 2022, the ship spurred the single largest booking day and the highest volume booking week in Royal Caribbean\u2019s then 53-year history, according to the cruise line.\nThe Icon of the Seas is divided into eight neighbourhoods across 20 decks.\nThe ship includes six waterslides, seven swimming pools, an ice-skating rink, a theatre and more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges.\nThe ship can carry up to 7,600 passengers at maximum capacity, along with 2,350 crew members."} +{"text": "\"Spanish Dominions in North America Northern Part\", Pinkerton, John\nSubject: Southwestern United States & Mexico\nPeriod: 1811 (dated)\nPublication: Modern Atlas\nColor: Hand Color\n27.7 x 20 inches\n70.4 x 50.8 cm\nThis large, handsome map is based largely on Humboldt's map of Mexico, including the graphic representation of the Rocky Mountains and Rio Grande River valley. The map presents a remarkable, emerging picture of the major watersheds originating in the Rocky Mountains - a region long misrepresented on maps of the region. On the western slope, the headwaters of the Colorado are formed and the erroneous Sr. de S. Buenaventura flows into a partially shown Salt Lake. On the eastern part of the map the Platte, Arkansas and Red Rivers are all delineated in great detail, and the course of the R. Bravo or Del Norte (Rio Grande) is equally well presented with mountains depicted by hachures in orthographic projection. Further south, the mouth of the Gila is inaccurately placed in the Gulf of California. The map also presents early information in Texas, which is within the Intendency of S Louis. The Pres. de Bejar, Capitol of the Province of Texas is located, as is the settlement of La Salle in 1683, and the Presidio of Nacogdoch. The map is also filled with information on Indian tribes, mines, farms, missions, military posts, roads and Stations of Muleteers.\nReferences: Phillips (Atlases) #724-43.\nOriginal color on a sturdy sheet with a \"J. Whatman\" watermark. There is faint offsetting and a couple of spots of foxing at bottom left. Overall a very nice, clean example."} +{"text": "\u201cIn a quaint town embraced by rolling hills, a captivating phenomenon unfolded, unveiling the intricate exploration of inexplicable connections among children born simultaneously. With the clock striking midnight on a brisk autumn night, not just one but several families joyously welcomed their newborns into the world.\u201d\nThese children, born under the same cosmic alignment, seemed to share an invisible connection that defied explanation. Growing up side by side, they exhibited uncanny similarities in their personalities, interests, and even milestones. As if guided by an unseen force, their lives mirrored each other in unexpected ways.\nParents marveled at the synchronicity as these young souls formed bonds that transcended ordinary friendships. Their shared birthdays became grand celebrations, filled with laughter, joy, and a sense of shared destiny. As the children navigated the twists and turns of life together, their families witnessed a unique tapestry of relationships that could only be described as extraordinary.\nThe town became a canvas where the unexplained connections between these children painted a portrait of unity and camaraderie. In a world filled with mysteries, the bond between those born at the same time stood as a testament to the enchanting threads that weave through the fabric of our lives, connecting us in ways we may never fully understand."} +{"text": "In the analysis stage of the strategic management process, the final phase is to apply the SWOT framework to consolidate a \u201csnapshot\u201d of the internal and external analysis conducted and identify the key strategic issue(s). The SWOT pulls together the important information from the external and internal analysis and the organizational performance assessment and displays it in an organized framework. The strengths and weaknesses are internal to the organization, and the opportunities and threats are external to the firm.\nThe information and data from the assessments and SWOT are then used to formulate the strategic issue(s). What needs to be addressed and resolved to move the organization forward toward success and its vision? Strategies are then developed that address the resolution of the strategic issue and advance the organization, as discussed in the next chapter."} +{"text": "WFP Completes Dredging Work at Mogadishu and Berbera Ports (Somalia)\nThe World Food Programme (WFP) has completed dredging works in the port cities of Mogadishu and Berbera, which has allowed larger ships to dock and more cargo to enter Somalia.\nThe clear blue waters of the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean lap Somalia\u2019s enviably long coastline of more than 3,000 kilometres. For years, ports along this coast have been neglected, littered with sunken vessels and general debris. The tide has washed in tons of silt, making the ports less accessible.This has had a damaging effect on the transport of both commercial and humanitarian cargo.\nAs part of a special operation, the World Food Programme rehabilitated the port in Mogadishu and then quickly turned its attention to the north-eastern port of Bossaso.\n\u201cBossaso has become a key entry point for the northern corridor into north central Somalia, where WFP\u2019s operations have significantly increased, especially since the droughts in 2011,\u201d says Paul Wyatt, head of logistics for WFP Somalia.\nA \u201cbucket dredger\u201d and crew removed the silt from the sea floor, scoop by scoop. The sediment was loaded aboard the dredging vessel and then dropped in waters about a mile beyond the coast.\n\u201cWe\u2019ve been removing silt from the inner harbour, where small vessels with cargo from Dubai and other places dock, but also the outer harbour where large relief ships dock,\u201d says Dredger Captian Michael Dennis.\nBy removing 160,000 cubic metres of silt, the port depth has been increased overall by about one and a half metres. That means ships with greater drafts can now safely navigate into the port of Bossaso, because the water is deep enough for them to berth even at zero tide. The number of berthing ships has since risen by almost a third. And with bigger ships now able to dock, the tonnage of imports has gone up by 50 percent.\nThis has given a big boost to local trade. For WFP, it has meant the ability to transport greater volumes of food to Somalia at any one time, making its life-saving operations more efficient \u2013 and, importantly, more cost-effective.\nWFP, March 14, 2013"} +{"text": "IBM have announced new efforts that apply its geospatial AI technologies, including IBM\u2019s geospatial foundation model developed in collaboration with NASA, to climate efforts including analysis of urban heat islands in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reforestation across Kenya and climate resiliency in the United Kingdom (UK).\nIBM continues to advance its AI model strategy in part through the creation, training, fine-tuning and open-sourcing of foundation models \u2013 models that can be used for different tasks and apply information from one situation to another \u2013 designed for domains beyond natural language, including geospatial applications.\nThese models, which are trained on geospatial information such as satellite images, present a unique opportunity to address climate change. They create knowledge representations from petabytes and exabytes of climate-relevant data that can facilitate accelerated and streamlined discovery of environmental insights and solutions. These models can also be fine-tuned and applied across a multitude of areas driving or revealing climate change, from flood detection to fire scars.\n\u201cClimate change is a real and pressing issue that we must find new ways to address as quickly and efficiently as possible, including through today\u2019s most advanced AI technologies,\u201d said Alessandro Curioni, IBM Fellow and Vice President, Accelerated Discovery at IBM. \u201cAI foundation models utilizing geospatial data can be a game-changer because they allow us to better understand, prepare and address the many climate-related events effecting the health of our planet in a manner and speed never before seen. We are hopeful these technologies can help accelerate the rate at which we derive and apply solutions for a safer and healthier planet for future generations.\u201d\nAdvancing reforestation and water sustainability in Kenya\nIBM and the Kenyan government\u2019s office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change Ali Mohamed have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the National Tree Growing and Restoration Campaign through a new \u201cadopt-a-water-tower\u201d initiative.\nThe effort will be fueled by a new digital platform that leverages IBM\u2019s geospatial foundation model to enable users to track and visualize tree planting and tree growing activities in specific water tower areas. Local developers can also create fine-tuned models combining the IBM geospatial model with their own localized information to monitor forest restoration and measure above-ground biomass such as sequestered carbon, ultimately mobilizing on-the-ground efforts to plant more trees across Kenya\u2019s water tower regions.\nHussein Mohamed, the President\u2019s Spokesperson, said: \u201cWe recognize that technology plays a pivotal role in unlocking our full potential, optimizing resource utilization, and seizing opportunities. It serves as a means to ensure that we harness our resources most effectively to drive our grassroots-driven economic transformation agenda. Through our partnership with IBM, we have the capability of harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and geospatial data to advance our climate ambitions. These ambitions include planting 15 billion trees, rejuvenating our vital water towers, fostering increased collaboration with the private sector to promote a just energy transition for communities around our forests\u201d"} +{"text": "Hon. George Mireku Duker, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Mining has rallied the people of Bosome-Freho to throw their weight behind the newly-launched Community Mining Scheme (CMS) in the area as it has the potential of spurring the socio-economic development of the area.\nWith the concession set to create over 4,000 direct and indirect jobs, Hon. Mireku Duker maintains the unity among the residents as well as strict adherence to the mining regulations will create the platform for massive infrastructure development in the area.\nSpeaking at the launch of the CMS on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, the Deputy Minister disabused the minds of the locals from the misconception that the innovative and laudable Community Mining Scheme initiative is a glorified versions of the globally-condemned and destructive galamsey menace.\nHe emphasized that unlike galamsey, the CMS will have not impact on the environment and waterbodies as the government through the distribution of mercury-free machines is ensuring that the activities to discover minerals in these concessions pose no threat to the environment and the collective interest of Ghanaians.\nHe further stated the success story of the CMS cannot be only evidenced in the job creation but also the trooping of other countries including South Africa, South Sudan, UK among others to study and implement it in their respective countries.\nHon. Mireku Duker highlighted on the point that the CMS is exclusively for Ghanaians and that the benefit derived are expected to be felt by the locals who reside in these mining communities.\nHe surmised that the funds generated from the operations of the CMS can be used to embark on developmental projects that will uplift and refine the livelihoods of the people.\nHon. Duker preached against the smuggling of gold from Ghana and laid emphasis on the Precious Minerals Marketing Company, PMMC as the only authorised agency to grade, assay, value, process buy and sell minerals and license agents in Ghana.\n\u201cThe Minerals Commission has approved that this concession will pose no harm to environment. The happiness and excitement on the faces of the youth fill me with great joy. I have gone round and satisfied that all the conditions necessary for licensing this operation have been met. I also came with a mercury-free machine which will help mine without responsibly\u201d, he stated\n\u201cThere have been officials from Zambia, Sudan South Africa to Ghana to learn from our Community Mining Scheme policy. We will ensure constant monitoring to ensure that the regulations are adhered to\u201d, he said.\nThe Municipal Chief Executive Officer for Bosome Freho, Hon. Kofi Adu Amoateng focused his speech on the job creation benefit of the CMS, commending the government for the initiative.\nHe noted that the youth of the area will now be engaged and experience some personal growth and wealth with the arrival of the CMS.\nHon. Akwasi Darko Boateng, the Member of Parliament for the area, encouraged the residents to resort to the right channel such as the elders of the community to have their grievances addressed.\nThe Bosome-Freho concessions takes the total number of CMS concessions launched to twenty four across the country."} +{"text": "In recent years, phone cases have become a big source of plastic waste. People usually get bored with a phone case, throw it away in the garbage, and get a new one. A recent study by National Geographic estimated that more than 7 billion plastic phone cases get discarded in landfills each year.\nCasetify, Hong Kong-based phone case producer, recently decided to do its part in minimizing the waste that comes from plastic cases with a Re/CASETIFY campaign. As part of the campaign, the company challenged various artists to use discarded phone cases in their artworks.\n\u201cThey Re/CLAIMED what were once discarded phone cases and turned them into earth-friendly, high-quality works of art. Re/CASETiFY\u2019s recycling program has recycled over 430,000 phone cases,\u201d the company explains.\nAmong the artists that took part in the challenge was designed by Nikolas Bentel, who used discarded phone cases to make a handbag.\nCeramic artist Adam Blythe, on the other hand, made a vase out of 700 phone cases, preventing them from ending in a landfill.\nCasetify isn\u2019t stopping here. The company also recycles discarded phone cases to make new ones and intends to eliminate \u201cvirgin plastic\u201d from its supply chain by 2030.\nCheck out more of Re/CASETIFY art below."} +{"text": "The Batavian was launched on May 1, 2008, by Publisher Howard Owens\nand serves the community of Genesee County, New York\nGenesee County\u2019s #1\n\u201cEverybody reads The Batavian.\u201d We hear it every day. If you\u2019re a local business owner, you know it\u2019s true. You hear it, too.\nThe Batavian has been popular in Genesee County since its first year of existence with a larger local audience than any other online news source.\nOriginally conceived by Publisher Howard Owens, The Batavian was at first an experimental project in online-only news for GateHouse Media (now merged with Gannett) but when GateHouse abandoned the project on Feb. 28, 2008, Owens relaunched The Batavian the next day. He and his wife sold their home in Pittsford and moved to Batavia with enough money in the bank to pay the bills for three months. Owens calculated he needed to sign 40 local businesses up for sponsorships before the money ran out. That was an unheard-of number of advertisers on a local news site at the time.\nToday, more than 150 local businesses support The Batavian with their sponsorships.\n- 2018 City of Batavia Business of the Year\n- 2013 BID \u201cSpirit of Downtown\u201d award winner\n- 2009 Innovative Enterprise of the Year, Genesee County\n- 2010 General Excellence, runner-up, Inland Press Association\n- 2018 Best Education Writer, Howard Owens, New York Press Association\n- 2018 Best Spot News Photography, Howard Owens, New York Press Association\n- 2022, Best Breaking News Coverage, Howard Owens and Joanne Beck, New York Press Association\nProfessional Graphic Arts, Ad Management, and Service\nShe\u2019s a resident of Batavia who has a wealth of experience in marketing and graphic design. Ace, originally from Utica, N.Y., moved to Batavia years ago to attend Genesee Community College. She stayed after meeting her husband Chris, a native of Stafford, N.Y. After they got married, they decided to stay in Genesee County. Lisa has worked locally in marketing and graphics for different companies. She\u2019s also done freelance work for a variety of clients. She has a bachelor\u2019s degree in graphic design from Buffalo State College. Her hobbies include making beaded jewelry, baking, and her three cats.\nBusinesses interested in advertising should contact Lisa Ace, (585) 250-4118 or firstname.lastname@example.org."} +{"text": "Reputable International Wine & Spirit Competition, that has now been running for 49 years, awarded Liviko\u2019s very own Crafter\u2019s Aromatic Flower Gin with the silver medal.\nLondon\u2019s finest competition hosted numerous spirit crafters with more than 600 gins competing. It\u2019s remarkable that gin, at the peak of its popularity, has an Estonian product among the finest examples in the world right now. Crafter\u2019s Aromatic Flower Gin competed in the Contemporary Style category that includes trendier and more innovative beverages. Gins were blind tasted by more than 400 judges from more than 30 countries. Liviko\u2019s gin was acknowledged as a fine and truly high quality product.\nCrafter\u2019s Aromatic Flower Gin is an elegant, refreshingly aromatic and flowery gin. Its unique combination of 12 carefully selected herbs include rose hip flowers and meadowsweet that are characteristic to Estonian coastline. The sweet nuances of the flower petals are balanced by the bitterness of orange peel, freshness of yuzu and juniper berries. However, its magic isn\u2019t limited to taste! Its elegantly copper colour turns to pink when mixed with tonic. All thanks to natural rose hip petals."} +{"text": "\"Intelligent sorting\" is a key technology and development trend in the logistics industry. With the rapid growth of e-commerce and the continuous development of global trade, logistics companies need to process a large number of orders and ensure the quick, accurate, and efficient sorting and delivery of goods. In traditional logistics sorting processes, there is typically a heavy reliance on manual labor, resulting in low efficiency and high costs.\nIntelligent logistics sorting systems integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and computer networking. Controlled by a central sorting system, these systems utilize machine vision for automated barcode recognition, information input, sorting, and delivery of parcels. This setup enables the modernization and efficiency of logistics management. The system operates without the need for human intervention, ensuring high efficiency and accuracy. Consequently, it significantly improves the speed of logistics sorting and delivery, transforming \"sweat logistics\" into \"smart logistics.\"\nBased on the Intel LGA1200 socket, the new AIoT7-H510 Mini-ITX industrial motherboard is designed for 10th/11th generation i9/i7/i5/i3/G series CPUs. Equipped with machine vision algorithms, it contributes to the development needs in the field of intelligent logistics. Meeting the industry's requirements for precision, efficiency, and flexibility in logistics sorting, it aids customers in achieving comprehensive planning for logistics sorting equipment.\nThe AIoT7-H510 Mini-ITX industrial motherboard comes with dual-channel DDR4 memory slots for unleashing high-speed computing power. The PCIe X16 expansion slot supports PCIe 4.0, enabling the expansion of data acquisition cards, video capture cards, interface cards, and more. With four USB3.2 interfaces, it can connect to intelligent capture cameras, completing package information recognition and collection functions. Dual 2.5Gbps wired networks ensure high-speed and stable data transmission. Six serial ports support various peripherals such as barcode scanners, weighing modules, and infrared systems, enabling functions such as reading courier information and weighing package weights.\nAt various levels of logistics sites, the electromagnetic environment is harsh and the conditions are complex. Therefore, an industrial grade solution with higher quality is quite important. JWIPC's products for Intelligent sorting are featured with\n1. Utilized with high-Tg wide temperature PCB materials for working under wide temperature range from 0 to 60\u2103\n2. Industrial-grade port protection for blocking static electricity and surges"} +{"text": "Well that took absolutely no time at all. A coalition of conservative groups lead by the Koch-affiliated American Energy Alliance (and including the Koch-affiliated Americans for Prosperity, the Koch-affiliated Competitive Enterprise Institute, among others) are showing up in force against renewable energy, urging congressional Republicans to allow a key wind energy tax credit to expire.\nWind power's Achilles heel, for the time being, is that it's not yet sustainable on its own -- without tax credits, it collapses. According to the American Wind Energy Association, capacity and construction drop a full 84 percent when the wind production tax credit (PTC) isn't available. In a letter addressed to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the groups warn that Democrats will try to extend the PTC during the lame-duck session. Forget that doing so will save jobs and promote clean energy, they argue: cooperating would be tantamount to endorsing climate action.\n\"Rejecting efforts to extend the PTC is a meaningful way for this Congress to oppose the president's climate plan,\" the letter reads. \"A vote for extending the PTC is a vote for the president and the majority leader's agenda.\"\nThe incredibly duplicitous thing about this is the way the groups spin wind energy into a climate change issue, when in reality, it's much simpler than that -- and something that, unlike the EPA's power plant rule, has bipartisan support. Last March, 144 Congressional members, lead by Sens. Mark Udall (D-Colo.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Reps. Steve King (R-Iowa) and Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) called for the PTC's renewal (wind power contributes over 27 percent to Iowa's energy mix, while Colorado's home to major wind turbine manufacturers). Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, a Republican, once wrote a letter to the Wall Street Journal calling them out for trying to politicize the PTC, when in reality, he argued, the wind industry is \"an American success story that is helping us build our manufacturing base, create jobs, lower energy costs and strengthen our energy security\" -- not, as the AEA letter reads, \"an attack on affordable energy from gas, coal and nuclear.\"\nEven Joni Ernst, Iowa's newly elected Tea Party senator who literally wants to shoot it out with the feds and who has not seen \"proven proof\" that human activity contributes to climate change, has publicly supported the wind credit.\nThe letter itself is proof that the Koch brothers, who are notorious for attacking renewable energy -- precisely because their fossil fuel interests are so threatened by renewable energy -- fear that their cronies in the federal government aren't on their side. \"The letter is, in part, an expression of concern among groups that are usually aligned with Koch (and the conservative movement) that House leadership is starting to stray pretty far off the reservation with respect to tax extenders,\" said Mike McKenna, \"a Republican lobbyist whose clients include a Koch Industries affiliate,\" told E&E News. \"It has the potential to be a significant source of conflict.\""} +{"text": "The U.S State Department has released the 2017 Human Rights Reports. While not without controversy this year, these reports are valuable for tracking to the extent to which partner countries protect human rights - including for women, children, and minorities. As in previous years, Haiti's weak justice remains a major challenges. Conditions in prisons remain poor and journalism remains a dangerous business. However, they have been some modest successes including the Haitian National Police becoming increasingly professional. The full report follows.\nEqual Times has produced a compelling report on the abuse of Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic. It is concise, features remarkable photography and raises important issues such as the extent to which Dominican employers and law enforcement collude with traffickers. Preventing and responding to abuses is necessary for developing a bilateral relationship between Haiti and the Dominican Republic based on mutual respect."} +{"text": "Bryan is a management-side employment and labor-relations attorney at Weld Riley, S.C. in Eau Claire. Bryan\u2019s law practice emphasizes, among other things, collective bargaining; the defense of harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims; the defense of wage and hour complaints; non-compete litigation, advice concerning the proper administration of employee leave laws; and crafting workplace policies. Bryan is also a MLBPA Certified baseball agent, and regularly advises professional baseball players at the major and minor league levels.\nBryan first encountered Fierce Freedom at his local church, where he learned about the pervasiveness of human trafficking both nationally and regionally. After struggling to accept the heartbreaking and sobering reality that is human trafficking, Bryan immediately felt compelled to contribute to Fierce Freedom\u2019s laudable mission of mobilizing the community to recognize and thwart human trafficking efforts in the Chippewa Valley and beyond. Bryan is excited about empowering members of the local community to eradicate human enslavement through education and encouragement, and believes that each of us shares in the collective responsibility to take action to protect those vulnerable to trafficking efforts."} +{"text": "- This event has passed.\nA Possible Trust by Ronna Bloom with guest Rhea Tregebov\nFebruary 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST\nOn Wednesday, February 28th, at 6pm join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Wilfrid Laurier University Press in celebrating the launch of A Possible Trust by Ronna Bloom with guest Rhea Tregebov.\nWith compassion, humour and sharp-eyed irreverence, Ronna Bloom\u2019s work has made a significant impact on Canadian poetry. A Possible Trust is selected from her work to date.\nThis project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a \u00e9t\u00e9 rendu possible gr\u00e2ce au gouvernement du Canada.\nVenue & Accessibility\nThe event will be hosted at the Massy Arts Gallery, at 23 East Pender Street in Chinatown, Vancouver.\nRegistration is free and required for entrance. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-possible-trust-by-ronna-bloom-with-guest-rhea-tregebov-tickets-808392312167?aff=oddtdtcreator\nThe gallery is wheelchair accessible and a gender-neutral washroom is on-site.\nPlease refrain from wearing scents or heavy perfumes.\nFor more on accessibility including parking, seating, venue measurements and floor plan, and how to request ASL interpretation please visit: massyarts.com/accessibility\nCovid Protocols: Masks keep our community safe and are mandatory (N95 masks are recommended as they offer the best protection). We ask if you are showing symptoms, that you stay home. Thank you kindly.\nAbout the book:\nIn A Possible Trust: The Poetry of Ronna Bloom, Bloom writes concisely of the fragility and determination of people in daily life and extraordinary health crises. She is attentive to suffering and to spontaneous connections and gestures of love. There is tenderness here where living matters, as does dying, a valuing of the incident, the encounter, the sorrow and the bowl-me-over delight. Editor and poet Phil Hall\u2019s Introduction \u201cTo Lead by Crying\u201d argues for a poetics of empathy. Defiant, comical, revealing, impolite yet respectful, A Possible Trust is a retrospective and celebration.\nAbout the author:\nRonna Bloom is the author of seven books of poetry. She has led initiatives to bring poetry into health care settings and health care education, developing the Poet in Residence program at Sinai Health. Ronna has collaborated with filmmakers, choreographers, musicians and architects and in 2018, her poem \u201cThe City,\u201d was painted by PLANT Architects 35 meters wide on King Street in Toronto. Her most recent book is A Possible Trust: The Poetry of Ronna Bloom, selected with an Introduction by Phil Hall published by Wilfred Laurier University Press in 2023.\nAbout the guest:\nRhea Tregebov\u2019s eighth collection of poetry, Talking to Strangers, will be published by Signal Editions/V\u00e9hicule Press in April 2024. She is also the author of two novels, Rue des Rosiers (2019) and The Knife Sharpener\u2019s Bell (2009). She lives and writes in Vancouver, where she is Associate Professor Emerita at the School of Creative Writing at UBC."} +{"text": "Home at Chestnut Creek\nBarnes & Noble\nPublished by: Hachette/Grand Central/Forever\nRelease Date: July 2, 2019\nHome is where the heart is . . .\nFirst rule of life on the run: never get attached. Nevada Sweet knows that better than anyone\u2014 it\u2019s just too dangerous to stay put. And until now, she\u2019s never wanted to. But she gets more than she bargained for when she walks into the Chestnut Creek Caf\u00e9, looking for a job. Despite the protective wall she\u2019s built, her coworker Joseph has her imagining a life she isn\u2019t yet convinced she deserves...\nWhile Unforgiven, New Mexico has always been home, Joseph \u201cFishing Eagle\u201d King still feels like an outsider\u2014no matter how much he tries to give back to his Navajo community. Beneath all Nevada\u2019s biting wit, he glimpses a similar vulnerability. Against all odds, Joseph finds himself falling for her, and it\u2019s clear she\u2019s not as unaffected as she pretends. When her past finally catches up with her, she\u2019ll have to decide whether to keep running, or fight for what could be hers.\nAlso in this series:\n\u201cBrilliant writing. Just brilliant.\"\n-Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author\n\u201cI thought it was just me.\u201d It comes out in a whisper.\nI glance over. Her eyes are big, big enough for me to see in them, the innocence and longing she hides so well. It touches me in places I walled off, long ago. She knows who I have been and wants me still. \u201cOh hell.\u201d I unsnap the seat belt, and it retracts with a clang. I slide across the seat and take her face in my hands. She doesn\u2019t draw back\u2014doesn\u2019t shutter the want in her gaze. When I lower my head, my hair falls, curtaining us. Our lips touch, a tentative bird\u2019s-wing brush. Sweet. I trace her lips with my tongue and she rises, and takes me in. I fall into her, taking what she gives, trying to give something back she could possibly need.\nWhen I realize she\u2019s crushed in my arms, and our breathing is loud in the enclosed space, I loosen my hold, and force myself to back up. \u201cThat shouldn\u2019t have happened. Sorry.\u201d\nShe holds a Cheshire Cat smile. \u201cI\u2019m not.\u201d"} +{"text": "Are you looking for estate cleanout services? At CTK Trucking we understand that estate cleanouts usually come along with stressful situations which is why we try to make the process as harmless as possible. CTK Trucking will come and remove any unwanted belongings you\u2019re looking to get rid of. Call us today for a free quote on our estate cleanout services.\nCall for a FREE Quote\nEstate Cleanout by CTK Trucking\nEstate cleanouts generally follow major, unfortunate life events such as death or eviction. CTK Trucking handles every situation with care and respect. Once you have gone through the estate and have sorted out what is being kept and what is not, call CTK Trucking. Let CTK Trucking take some of the stress out of estate cleanouts, call today.\nBenefits of Professional Estate Cleanout Services\nSo you\u2019ve figured out what items are being kept and which are not, but what do you do with that now? Instead of trying to find the proper way to dispose of the unwanted items, call CTK Trucking. We will come to the estate and remove any unwanted items for you. We have a professional staff and the proper equipment and vehicles to remove the items in as little as one trip. There is no need to try and do it yourself, just call the professionals at CTK Trucking.\nWhy Choose CTK Trucking for Estate Cleanout?\nCTK Trucking has been helping families with estate cleanouts since 2000. Our professional, friendly staff will try to help ease the strain that estate cleanouts come with. If you find yourself in need of estate cleanout services, call CTK Trucking."} +{"text": "Embarking on the exploration of Bradenton\u2019s vibrant laundry landscape involves a strategic mapping out of options. This guide aims to navigate you through the diverse offerings in Bradenton, shedding light on key considerations and helping you make informed choices tailored to your unique preferences and needs.\nUnderstanding Local Dynamics:\nThe journey begins with an understanding of the local dynamics that shape your Laundry Near Me needs. Consider factors such as the volume of laundry, preferred services, and any specific time constraints you may have. This localized perspective serves as the compass, guiding you through Bradenton\u2019s laundry scene with tailored precision.\nDigital Mapping for Precision:\nLeverage modern technology to digitally map out the laundromats in Bradenton. Utilize online search engines, maps, and dedicated applications to explore the landscape comprehensively. Gather essential details such as operating hours, customer reviews, and available services, ensuring a technologically advanced and thorough exploration of your options.\nLocal Recommendations for Insider Insights:\nEnhance your exploration by seeking insights from the local community. Consult friends, neighbors, or colleagues for recommendations based on their experiences with laundromats in Bradenton. Local recommendations provide valuable insider insights, offering a nuanced understanding of the quality and uniqueness of various options.\nOn-Site Assessments for In-Depth Understanding:\nTo truly grasp the offerings of each laundromat, take the initiative to visit them in person. Conduct on-site assessments to evaluate cleanliness, machine availability, and the overall ambiance. Engage with the staff to gather immediate insights into services, pricing, and any distinctive features that contribute to the suitability of the laundry service.\nCustomer Feedback as a Decision-Making Tool:\nBefore finalizing your decision, delve into customer reviews on online platforms. Customer feedback serves as a valuable tool, offering authentic perspectives on the satisfaction of previous patrons. Analyze reviews to identify common themes and aspects that align with your preferences, allowing for an informed decision.\nIn navigating Bradenton\u2019s laundry scene, this comprehensive guide provides you with the tools to make informed choices. By understanding local dynamics, utilizing digital mapping, seeking local recommendations, conducting on-site assessments, and analyzing customer feedback, you\u2019ll navigate the rich landscape of Bradenton\u2019s laundromats with confidence and precision"} +{"text": "Oak Meadow\u2019s accredited distance learning school is a unique model that combines the best of both worlds: an affordable independent school education and the freedom of homeschooling. When you enroll with Oak Meadow, you join a vibrant community of interesting, motivated, and dedicated teachers and learners.\nOak Meadow\u2019s approach to remote learning is quite different from many other schools. Instead of keeping our students online all day with instructional videos, we engage their minds, bodies, and hearts with a book-based curriculum and project-based, interest-led learning. Our teachers empower our students to achieve deep learning, not just memorization, and they build heartfelt connections that last well beyond graduation.\nDiscover a better way to learn at Oak Meadow School!\nEnrollment in our distance learning school provides\u2026\nHow does enrollment work?\n- Once you have been accepted, we will set a Start Date and ship your curriculum materials.\n- Students and parents will communicate with their assigned teacher via email, phone, or Zoom. Parents are given access to our parent portal, the Oak Meadow Gateway, to track their student\u2019s progress.\n- Lessons are submitted electronically on a schedule established by the teacher (submission guidelines vary by grade level).\n- Teachers provide written feedback (and grades for the upper levels) on all submitted work and narrative evaluations and grades at the end of each semester and the end of the year.\n- Evaluations, grades, and high school transcripts are kept on file by the Oak Meadow registrar.\nExplore, ask, decide!\n- Review tuition prices and payment plan information.\n- Review our policies.\n- View our catalog or download curriculum samples to learn more about our offerings.\n- Learn more about our approach by reading the article, What Is Distance Learning?\n- Join us for a Virtual Info Session and review Enrollment FAQs to have all your questions answered. If you need more information, please get in touch with us here.\nConnect with a Current Oak Meadow Parent\nGet a firsthand perspective on the Oak Meadow enrolled student experience by speaking with a real Oak Meadow parent. Ask questions, make connections, and learn what makes Oak Meadow unique by speaking with one of our parent ambassadors.\nIf you\u2019d like to be connected with a parent ambassador, please email our Director of Admissions Wendy Richardson at email@example.com.\nReady to Enroll?\nYou\u2019ve done your research, attended an information session, and you\u2019re ready to choose Oak Meadow. All that\u2019s left to do is apply!"} +{"text": "The Monte Gelato waterfalls,Italy\nThe Monte Gelato waterfalls is located in the heart of Tuscia just 25 miles north of Rome,\nthey are a true natural wonder, an uncontaminated beauty considered one of the most evocative places in the region of Lazio. This enchanting place is located within the lush forest of the Valle del Treja Regional Park, a protected area that extends over approximately 700 hectares, where nature presents itself in all its splendor, with rivers, woods, wildlife and spectacular water features. It is an oasis of authentic serenity, perfect for relaxing and regenerating away from the chaos of the city.\nThe Monte Gelato waterfalls are a system of jumps and pools with pure, crystalline waters that flow between the limestone boulders of the Treja River, a tributary of the Tiber. In addition to their extraordinary beauty, the entire area boasts a thousand-year history. Visitors can admire the remains of a Roman villa from the 1st century BC, including an ancient water mill built in the 19th century which remained in operation until the 1960s. Today the waterfalls have much to offer - visitors can take walks in the woods, explore scenic routes and stop in special picnic areas along the river banks. Naturally, the park's conservation and management regulations do not allow bathing.\nThe Monte Gelato Waterfalls are easily accessible from Rome and other nearby cities. It is possible to start from Mazzano Romano, a charming medieval village located nearby and then follow the various marked paths. Access to the site is completely free and can be visited every day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM all year round - in the Summer to escape the suffocating heat of the city or Autumn to immerse yourself in the magical spectacle of the foliage. Cascate di Monte Gelato website.\n\"The photos on this site are owned by users or purchased from image banks\"\nYou may also like\nYou may also like"} +{"text": "This Swim Test Policy applies to children ages 8 and under, children under 18 who attend a recreation swim program without a parent, City of Temecula Day Camp participants and any outside user group such as outside day camp or large groups.\nGeneral Admission Guests In order to protect children in the pool during recreational swim times, all children ages 8 and under need to be within arm's reach of a parent/guardian or in a lifejacket. If a swimmer who is age 8 or under is a confident swimmer, they may ask for a swim evaluation (or swim test). To ask for a swim test, please find a Lead Guard on deck.\nDay Camp/Outside User Groups All children participating in the City of Temecula Day Camp or an outside user group will be required to take a swim test before entering the water. Children who decide not to take a swim test will be given a specified wristband and will be required to wear a lifejacket when in the water. To set-up a visit for your group contact the Aquatics Office at 951-308-6396.\nSwim Evaluation/Swim Test\nThe Swim Evaluation is as follows:\nJump into the water on the deep end side (12 feet deep)\nTread water for 1 minute\nSwim confidently to the shallow end (25 yards)\nExit the water without assistance\nPassing: Children who pass the swim evaluation may use all areas of the pool including the shallow end, deep end, diving board, and slide if applicable (height requirement still applies). Once a child has passed the swim test, staff will record the child's name and date; the swim test is good for the summer season.\nNot passing: If the child does not pass the swim evaluation, they will be required to be in a lifejacket or within arms reach of a parent/guardian (adult at least 18 years old). They will not be allowed in the deep end or the slide. A swimmer can retest on a future date."}