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.
Benefits of FAaaS
- Reduced capital expenditure – 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.
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- It is easy to implement – Stage2Data’s 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.
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- Flexibility – Since Stage2Data’s 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.
Most organizations’ 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.


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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb.27
Romania is ready to accept citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who wish to leave Ukraine, Trend reports citing the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
According 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:
- Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan can enter Romania through the border checkpoints between the two countries, namely, Halmeu, Sighetu Marmației and Siret.
Attention! 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.
- 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.
- 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.
In 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] .
According to the previous information, Azerbaijani citizens can leave Ukraine in the direction of Moldova, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary.
The 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.
If 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] .
Additional information will be provided depending on the situation.


|Chuseok Holiday Food, SongPyeon
(Rice Cake Steamed on a Layer of Pine Needles)
Korean 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.
The origin of Songpyeon
No 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¡¯s 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.
The kinds of Songpyeon
Songpyeon 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.
Steamed Songpyeon on a Layer of Pine Needles
Steaming 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.
Steaming 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.
Phytoncide 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.


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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.
The money will go toward life-skills training for at-risk youth and their families and will be run by Prince Albert Catholic Family Services.
Liberal 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.
“If they fall through the cracks, it’s no longer an opportunity in terms of the young population but it’s a real economic and social time bomb,” he says.
Catholic Family Services Executive Director Louise Zurowski says a high percentage of the organization’s clientele is Indigenous.
“In our Bridges program, the program for people who have been incarcerated for two years less a day employment program, it’s 99.9 per cent Indigenous,” she says.
The funding will be distributed over five years and aims to reach about 150 at-risk youth.
Brison was making the announcement on Tuesday morning on behalf of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale.
The funding is part of the Liberals’ $44.5 million National Crime Prevention Strategy.
The life-skills classes will fall under the Catholic Family Services’ Strengthening Families Program.
(PHOTO: Liberal Minister Scott Brison. Photo by Fraser Needham.)


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High-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.
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Introducing Materials Engineering Expert Dr. Hamidreza Pirayesh!
July 10, 2023
Dr. Hamidreza Pirayesh!
Meet 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.
Dr. 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’s experience within these sectors helped him to gain a deeper understanding of methods of materials characterization and production.
Dr. 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.
Dr. 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.


Advanced Management Techniques for Achieving Excellence in Training and Development
Course Date: 6 - 10 May 2024
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This 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.
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Arrival Station & Timing
Delhi - Safdarjung Station / 1500 hrs
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Ajanta Cave Monuments
Indulge in a royal lunch at Udaipur
Enjoy a cocktail dinner with Marwar Culinary delight in Jodhpur at Bikaner
Lunch at an exclusive venue at Jaipur
An exciting game drive at Ranthambore National Park
Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at Agra and enjoy Champagne Breakfast.
If 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.
Tour Detailed Itinerary
Dive deep into the Indian heritage enjoying a stress free journey at the plush ambience of Maharaja Express.
Detailed itinerary has been given below for your kind perusal:
The tariff of the Maharajas’ 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.
The above cost is a per person per Journey Cost.
Validity - April 2016 - October 2017
The above cost does not include GST and is charged extra.
Prices are subject to change incase of any amendment in the routing or any other hikes such as fuel, taxes etc.
Children below 5 years of age can travel for free.
The cancellation policy that is followed by the train is as:
If cancelled 90 days or more prior to departure date, then 25% of the published tour cost is deducted
If cancelled 89-60 days prior to departure date, then 50% of the published tour cost is deducted
If cancelled 59-0 days prior to departure date, then 100% of the published tour cost is deducted
If you fail to show up on the departure date, then 100% of the published tour cost is deducted
To 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.


Seal to be Inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
UCF 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.
Seal, 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.
“Scientific 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,” Seal said. “The journey has just started. The ultimate destination is getting our discoveries to the people who can benefit.”
In 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.
“We are now expanding our research to other engineered materials for biological intervention,’ he said. “Making the lab invention reality and licensing to companies through UCF Office of Research and Commercialization is in progress.”
Nominees for the hall must have at least one U.S. patent and a connection to Florida,
Seal 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.
Seal has published more than 400 journal papers, conference proceedings papers, book chapters, and three books on nanotechnology.
Seal 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.
The 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.
— UCF —
Story by Gene Kruckemyer, UCF Today


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30 March 2011
MESSENGER just returned the first image of Mercury ever taken from orbit around the planet!
17 March 2011
In a little over 12 hours, the spacecraft MESSENGER will finally be orbiting the planet Mercury. It’s 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.
31 May 2010
Mercury 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’s moons Ganymede and Callisto and Saturn’s 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. …


Dr. Yunjie Tong
Areas of Research: Multimodal Imaging of Brain Function and Perfusion and Novel Imaging Biomarkers for Brain Diseases and Injuries
Developing an optical imaging tool and protocol to assess acute brain injuries of football players on the field
Repetitive 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.
Dr. Tong’s 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.
- Looking for a creative, highly motivated, self-starter to enroll as a PhD student in fall 2018
Please feel free to contact Dr. Yunjie Tong directly


Did you know? World Metrology Day is celebrated each year on May 20th.
This year’s theme is “Constant evolution of the International System of Units (SI).” 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.
The 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.
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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.
The 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.
Power 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.


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U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Amul Thapar recently published a book entitled, “The People’s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.” 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.
A former U.S. Attorney General described the book as a must-read for “anyone concerned about the country’s future.”
Often 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’ originalist jurisprudence delivers equal justice under the law. Justice Thomas is quoted as saying that “finding the right answer is often the least difficult problem.” What is needed is “the courage to assert that answer and stand firm in the face of the constant winds of protest and criticism.”


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:
To start with they had a clear goal and outcome they were...
Have 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’t so demanding, but soft, kind and encouraging instead?
“Our 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”. David Rock
If there is something special you want to do, now is the time.
If you want to make a difference in the world, remember now is the time!
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Your 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.
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Let me show you what mindfulness is for me.
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One lakh 51 thousand 350 case settled
Medininagar, 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.
In 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.


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:
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CBD 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’s endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating pain and inflammation. CBD can help reduce inflammation and pain by inhibiting the body’s production of inflammatory cytokines.
Epilepsy 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.
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CBD has been found to have neuroprotective properties, making it a potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. CBD can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which can contribute to the development and progression of these diseases.
CBD 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.
CBD 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.


”Uber” Dream in Cargo Transportation
In 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.
Advantages of Java Programming Language
Java is a relatively high level language. It offers several ready-to-use resources, which facilitates learning for today’s 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…
History & Current Status of Digital Printing on Fabric
With 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.
Insight Regarding Plastic Ban (Year 2018)
The insight of store owners doesn’t 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’t 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.
How Can Volunteering in Ethiopia Help The Nation
With 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.


FLOURISHING FLORALS WORKSHOP
Thursday, August 10
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Ardice + Co. Garden
49 S 600 E
Alpine, UT 84004
**SPECIAL NOTE - IF YOU HAVE A PAIR OF SMALL GARDENING SHEARS OR SCISSORS, PLEASE BRING THEM WITH YOU**
Ardice Lorscheider of Ardice + Co.
Ardice 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.
Whether 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!
For 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.
All 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.
Ticket Purchase & Prior Registration Required
Please 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.
Ardice + Co. is committed to keeping our customers, workshop participants, and team members safe.
In the event that unforeseen changes to workshops occur, we promise to promptly send emails with any updates and appreciate your flexibility and understanding.
Since 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.


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.
Several 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.
Some compounds, such as water, are extremely non-volatile; often this is because of strong chemical bonds between the molecules—the most common of which are hydrogen bonds—that resist the tendencies of individual molecules to enter the gaseous state.


Arcaden Pharmacy Berlin
The 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’s 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.
Rebuild 2008, Make Over 2019


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.
Although methods used will vary for each engagement, dependent on the services in use and the client’s 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.
As 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.
Given that every environment is constructed slightly differently, all of our internal infrastructure penetration tests are tailored to your specific requirements.
Following 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.


Smart Access Management Release Notes version 1.71.0 (20 December 2023)
New visitor workflow fields added
Vehicle Registration and Visitor Property fields are now available when configuring a visitor workflow.
Health and Safety workflow responses can now be exported
Responses 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.
Health and Safety document improvements
The Visitor Activity screen now allows for a copy of an approved Non-Disclosure Agreement or Instruction document to be downloaded, including the visitor’s name, signature and visit date.
Visit Time Limit workflow setting has been changed
The Visit Time Limit setting within a visitor workflow now allows a maximum value of 1440 minutes (or 24 hours).
Improvements to process for importing pre-registered visitors
When importing pre-registered visitors, the CSV file can now include the visitor’s 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.
Visitor name is automatically capitalised on the kiosk
When using the kiosk app to sign in, each part of the visitor’s full name is automatically capitalised (e.g. John Smith).
The pre-registered visitor import template CSV file incorrectly used UK as the country code and dd-mm-yyyy date format
This 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.
When exporting data from the Data Management screen, the resulting CSV file name extension was incorrect
This has been resolved with a backend code fix. Now the exported file has the CSV file name extension correctly applied.
Expired documents were incorrectly displayed as with a status of Verified
This has been resolved with a backend code fix. Now, expired documents are correctly displayed with a status of Expired.
When importing a list of pre-registered visitors and setting a visitor date, Error document not found was appearing incorrectly
This has been resolved with a backend code fix. Now no error appears.
Email notifications were not sending if a comment box contained more than one line of text
This has been resolved with a backend code fix. Now email notifications send correctly if a comment box contains more than one line of text.
For customers in the Australia / New Zealand region, an error occurred when installing the SAM kiosk app
This has been resolved with a frontend code fix. Now no error occurs when installing the app.
UPDATED: 03 January 2024


James (Jim) Henry Hill, of Flat Rock, went peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at his residence.
A 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.
A 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.
Survivors 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.
The 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.
A 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.


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).
The 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 “First Idea”, 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.
As 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.
Keywords: innovative financial services, territory, start-ups, local mutuality network, value creation.


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.
The meeting was hosted by Santander locals Sonia Sotero MuÃ±Ãz, 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.
As 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.
The upcoming M-Sec meeting will take place in Japan in April 2020.
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M-Sec is a EU-Japan collaboration which stands for â€œMulti-layered Security technologies to ensure hyperconnected smart cities with Blockchain, Big Data, Cloud and IoTâ€.
The 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.


Joy to the world,
O little town of Bethlehem, and
There’s no place like home for the holiday.
As 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. “Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.” These words remind us of the hope and the promise of Advent.
It 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 ‘good teacher, moral leader or religious leader.
The 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.
It 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 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”.
Whosoever 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.
There 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: “Do 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."
In a frightening world, we hear the announcement, “Do Not Be Afraid!” 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, “the Lord.”
Allow Him to be Lord of your life!
That is the message of Advent!
This post was written by Dr Ron Blake. You can find his original post here: wesleyshorse.com/word-of-the-father-now-in-flesh-appearing/


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.
Category: Video SEO
For tips on effectively utilizing video SEO for your business, check out our blog posts on video SEO.
What is Video SEO?
Video SEO is a process of optimizing videos for search engine results.
It involves creating meta tags and descriptions to increase visibility in search engine results, as well as optimizing videos for better click-through rates.
Video SEO is an important part of any digital marketing strategy.
Videos are often the first result people see when they search for topics related to a company’s products or services, so it’s essential that businesses optimize their videos for search engine results.
How Can Video SEO Help Your Business?
Video 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.
Video 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.
Finally, 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.
So 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.
By 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.


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.
The Calming Effect of Lavender
One 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.
Adding a Touch of Elegance with Lavender
Lavender 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.
Creating a Playful and Fun Atmosphere with Lavender
While 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’s bedrooms and playrooms.
Lavender in the Kitchen
Lavender 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.
Lavender 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.


TXDOT AVIATION CALENDAR ART CONTEST
VAN ZANDT COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT PARTICIPATES IN TXDOT AVIATION DIVISION’S 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.
Since 1989, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) has sponsored the International Aviation Art Contest to challenge young people to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. TxDOT’s Aviation Division hosts the contest at the state level.
Van Zandt County Regional Airport is again sponsoring the Aviation Art Contest. The brochure containing important contest information, including this years’ 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.
The 2022 Theme: Design Your Perfect Aircraft
Have 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’s past, these visionaries create aviation’s future. Today’s 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’s 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’s modern cockpits. If you have ever looked up into the sky and thought, wouldn’t it be great if…this art challenge is for you! Let your imagination soar and create a work of art that fits the theme, “Design your perfect aircraft.” Grab your favorite pens, paints, or crayons and share your vision of the perfect aircraft. Your art today might become an inspiration for tomorrow’s aviation reality.
DEADLINE: Texas State contest: Monday, Jan. 10, 2022
All artwork being submitted to:
125 E. 11th St.
Austin, Texas 78701
Must be received by Jan. 10, 2022


Svein Arne Hansen, the president of European Athletics and longtime organizer of the Bislett Games in Norway, has died. He was 74.
The 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.
“Many are mourning the loss of one of the sports leaders who has left indelible marks for 50 years in the service of sports,” the federation said.
Hansen spent 24 years as director of the Bislett meet in the Norwegian capital, Oslo – often a venue for distance-running world records – 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.
At 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 “I Run Clean” 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.
Dobromir Karamarinov, interim president of European Athletics, described Hansen as “a great leader, a visionary for our sport and a charismatic personality within the athletics family.”
“He was much loved by all those who knew him well and above all he was a friend of the athletes," Karamarinov said. “We have lost a great man.”
Outside of the sport, he was a dealer in rare postage stamps.
“Svein Arne was a colorful and charismatic person who always looked for new challenges,” said Kjetil Hildeskor, the Norwegian federation's general secretary. “At his age, when most people have retired, he still had great commitment and many plans for the development of athletics.”


Tech Marketing Strategist & Mentor
New York, NY, USA
I'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.
Strategic 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.
Career 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.
Marketing 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.
Product Validation: I frequently get called upon to beta test and feature test new products in the marketing and GTM space.
supporting women in tech
B2B SaaS Tech Marketing
Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School
Issued Jul 2020


Freya’s, a 5 month old Mix, has joined Balanced Canine Training SoCal for our 3 week board and train program. Freya’s 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’s will be working on her off Leash obedience commands, impulse control, and off leash walking. Check in to see Freya’s progress!
Freya and her sister got to meet my rooster and chickens today. She wanted to go into the cage and play but the rooster wasn’t having it. I introduced Freya to the e collar and got her conditioned to it. She doesn’t seem to mind it. We practiced the come and sit command. She ate didn’t 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.
Today 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’s 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.
Freya 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.
Freya working on her loose leash heel. She did awesome! Still needs some more practice, but now she’s hardly pulling on the leash.
Freya learning the down command.
Today 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.
Freya 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.
Today Freya learned a new command, Under. It was a very easy command for her since she already loves going under things.
Sisters 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!


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.
Bleich, 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, “It was proven beyond any doubt that there were at least 11 illegal votes cast and counted.”
Thus, it “is legally impossible to know what the true vote should have been.”
A 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.
Nickelson 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.
Numerous people were discovered to have voted both in person and by mail, according to KTAL NBC 6.
“The unofficial results of the sheriff race between me and my opponent indicated a one-vote margin out of more than 43,000 votes,” Nickelson said in a media release put out after the Nov. 18 election. “That’s something that hasn’t happened as far as we can tell in more than a century in this country, it’s truly unprecedented.”
Whitehorn had argued in a brief submitted to the First Judicial District Court: “The 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.”
Bleich 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..."
Initially, four judges recused themselves from the case because they reportedly were friends with Nickelson. The Louisiana Supreme Court eventually put Bleich on the case.
Whitehorn's team is expected to appeal Bleich's ruling.
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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’s 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.
Infection 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.
The 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.
After this evaluation found two samples that tested positive for listeria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 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.
Thankfully, to-date there have not been any reports of illnesses from the contaminated products.


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As 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.
Prior 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®.
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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.
The 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 – magma tubes.
The 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’s more space for lunar real estate than had ever been previously expected.
And 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’s surface could cut costs of Lunar expeditions by several factors. And the natural tubes would provide far stronger shelters than the previously proposed “inflatable” houses that would have previously dotted the Lunar surface.
Why 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’s 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.
But there’s another question that comes up when examining the prospect of massive tunnels underneath the Moon’s 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’s 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?
Still, even without the potential for more sensational discoveries the moon’s lava tubes are an excellent point of exploration for future missions (be they manned or simply robotic probes).
It seems NASA will have its work cut out for it on this mission, but the potential wealth of information and benefit is endless.


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Embarking on a journey to fulfill one’s 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.
Parnia’s 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.
The 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.
As 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—lessons 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.
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Parnia’s journey as a fashion design student serves as an inspiring example of perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of one’s 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.


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Erasmus+: KA1 - Mobility of Youth Workers - Programme Countries
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Dates: 04/04/2016 - 12/04/2016
Unemployment, 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.
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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission (Erasmus + Programme).
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been named the world’s top university for the fifth year in a row by the latest QS World University Rankings.
Based in Boston, MIT scored full marks in this year’s ranking. Strong academic and employer reputations were underpinned by academic excellence.
Quacquarelli 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.
The top 10
For the first time in over 10 years, US institutions take the top three places. Stanford and Harvard swap places from 3= and 2nd respectively.
Stanford’s 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.
Cambridge, joint third with Stanford last year, drops down to fourth. QS highlights a broader trend of Western European institutions falling down the rankings.
“Some Western European nations making or proposing cuts to public research spending are losing ground to their US and Asian counterparts,” said Ben Sowter, head of research at QS, in a press release.
Just one non-US or UK institution makes it into the top 10 – ETH Zurich in 8th.
The rest of the world
Asia’s highest ranked institution remains the National University of Singapore, in 12th, followed by the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 13th.
QS also highlights the continued progression of Chinese institutions – Tsinghua University has risen to its highest-ever position of 24th.
Australia 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.
The importance of investment
Investment in further education is the key driving force behind risers and fallers, say QS.
“The thirteenth edition of the QS World University Rankings indicates that investment in higher education – either public or private – is a key differentiating factor between this year’s risers and fallers.”
As the World Economic Forum’s 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.
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