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To speak of a love for radio in an era of instant downloads and streaming everything might seem at first glance to be a relic from another age.
After all, it was more than 40 years ago that The Buggles informed us that “Video Killed the Radio Star.”
Well, here at Radio Fidelity we believe reports of radio’s demise were wildly premature.
Far from being a zombie medium blindly roaming the earth, or the last stand of a wild-eyed tribe of Luddites who have yet to learn that the war ended long ago, radio is in fact alive and well.
All the evidence you need is a glance at the burgeoning product lines of numerous digital radio manufacturers, the thousands of radio apps and websites, and the millions of people who listen to radio in one form or another every single day, even in 2020, a full 40 years after radio supposedly went to meet its maker.
Whether you’re a casual listener, hobbyist, journalist or consumer, at Radio Fidelity we’ll bring you all the latest in news, products, and reviews.
Connected to history, with eyes to the future
Every member of our team thrives on the medium, and we use the same products and services we talk about in these pages. We’ll bring you stories about the history of radio, carefully researched articles, reviews, interviews and the latest industry insight.
That’s because for each of us, a connection with and a love for radio is something that spans a lifetime.
I’m Stewart Hodgson, and for me, my history with radio goes back to my mid-1970s, to the ancient Ferguson Radiostar that I listened to without fail on Sunday evenings for the Top 40 countdown.
These days, I’m into my Revo SuperConnect, a far cry from that battered plastic radio of my youth. Truth be told, I’ll listen to just about anything – smart phone apps, websites or full home systems.
But just because radio is still thriving doesn’t mean The Buggles were wrong, at least not entirely.
Radio saved the video star
Their hit song – a three-and-a-half minute, delightfully catchy, synthed-out and snarky New Wave call to arms – spoke to a new generation coming of age and demanding change.
With their jangling and aggressive electronic sounds, their bright and wacky colors, their sharp angles and quick cuts, The Buggles and other New Wave artists nailed a musical list of theses to the door of the Church of Classic Rock, demanding reforms.
They insisted on a clean break from the previous two decades of sweaty, tight-jeaned, hairy men singing in high voices, it’s true.
But in addition to seeking entirely new avenues for artists to explore and a new method for conveying art and culture and information, they mostly spoke of the New Wave generation’s desire to disrupt the tired, decayed systems of the past and seek new ways to innovate.
It may be counter-intuitive, but that innovation is where radio comes in – because none of this would have been possible without the groundwork that previous decades of radio listeners and creators put in.
Radio and innovation
Even at this late date, radio in many ways stands at the forefront of the best that human innovation has to offer.
Think for a moment even further back than my 1970s Ferguson to the earliest days of radio: those massive cabinets around which families would gather of an evening for news, music, radio plays, and vital information in time of crisis.
Then take another look at the variety and popularity of today’s modern home systems, portable radios, DAB+ radios and FM transmitters for auto or home.
Think about the mind-boggling array of listening choices available: music, news, debate, entertainment, and podcasts cover every topic under the sun, deliverable in a huge variety of ways.
Being fans of modern radio as we are here at Radio Fidelity – far from being a tired hipster pose along the lines of “Oh, I don’t even have a television” – is to realize that it’s the medium’s very flexibility and adaptability that make it such a mainstay.
At Radio Fidelity, we don’t think radio’s going anywhere anytime soon. And we will continue to celebrate it in all its varied, weird, wonderful, delightful glory.
Stop by regularly to see the latest reviews and news, as well as insight into the latest inside industry developments and new products coming down the pipeline. We look forward to sharing our love of all things radio with you. | <urn:uuid:727aace8-cfb2-4859-9a26-d8e4b1e08e6d> | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | https://radiofidelity.com/about/ | 2020-11-30T20:58:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141486017.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20201130192020-20201130222020-00221.warc.gz | en | 0.941361 | 979 |
When in Montreal, I have 24/7 access to a private recording studio. I created this studio to be able to work on my video lesson projects in a more comfortable environment.
In the past, when I’ve booked recording studios -even those that claimed to be “professional” studios, I often had issues with external sound interference as a result of poor sound insulation. A lot of my projects require booking multiple hour sessions for many days, and the more high end studios would charge a hefty fee for use of a small soundproof room. Therefore, I decided to take matters into my own hands and built a well insulated and professionally acoustically treated recording space.
The gear that I use is all high end.
- 2 Neumann KM-184
- 1 Neumann U87ai
- Gefell M930
- AEA R84
- 2 AKG C414 XLS
Interface / Preamps:
- Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt
- Great River MP-2NV
- Earthworks LAB 102
I have access to a variety of instruments (guitars, basses, mandolin, ukulele) to suit the needs of different recording projects. In fact, I have access to the entire Godin Guitars collection.
That said, I should clearly state that I am not a professional recording engineer nor do I consider myself to be one. Everyone and his grandmother can call themselves a musician, or sound engineer, but very few truly possess the training and experience to earn the title. I will certainly not try to pass myself as one! All I can say is that I’ve learned from real engineers in the past; I have received advice by talking to them, and having recorded in high end studios. I know my way around enough to do my personal projects, and that’s it. You can listen to some of my works in various parts of my site, which will be linked in this page when necessary and judge for yourself.
That said, I do offer various recording services for those interested:
- Freelance session recording
- Studio space rental
- Audio editing
FREELANCE SESSION RECORDING
If you’re on this site, you probably know that my biggest specialty is the music of Django Reinhardt, Gypsy Jazz, swing/pre-war jazz. If you need recordings in any of these styles, I can definitely help you out! Whether you need custom backing tracks, or are recording a song in any of these styles, I can provide the instrumental parts. I am extremely knowledgeable about how these styles should sound and can help with the overall arrangements.
Unless it is highly specialized, I can also provide general guitar/mandolin/ukulele/electric bass recordings in a variety of genres as well. I have extremely good relative pitch, I learn extremely quickly, and am very knowledgeable about music in general. If you need strummed chords (guitar/mandolin/ukuklele) for your cool pop song, a simple electric guitar solo for your epic rock ballad, or whatever in between, I can help you out. Quality and sincerity are my priority. If for some reason, I feel that I cannot provide the right services, I can happily recommend someone in my large network of professional musicians that is right for your project.
STUDIO SPACE RENTAL
Although it is not a commercial recording studio, when not being used, I can rent out the space to professional musicians for considerably cheaper than just about any good recording studio in Montreal.
As I’ve mentioned, I’m not a recording engineer, therefore, while I can do the tracking for your session, you can also do it yourself, or bring in an engineer. The engineer can bring his/her rig, or you can use my computer, a 2013 12-core Mac Pro 32 GB RAM, running Logic X or Protools 10.
You can hear some of the recordings that I’ve made and judge whether you would like to use me as the tracking engineer. It’s something that I enjoy doing and it’s always a learning experience for me. Otherwise, I can happily recommended other engineers if you want to be extra safe.
Get in touch with me, and we’ll work out the details.
Audio editing is something that I am very good at. Not all professional recording engineers are good at this, especially if they don’t have the extensive musical training necessary for the job. I know where to make the right cuts and edits, and I am extremely fast at this. Nonetheless, one can only do so much with what one can work with. The playing should be as good as possible from the start; editing should really just be for fine tuning. That said, I have access to manipulation plug-ins to help correct certain things. If something is out of tune, I can correct it, if there is a wrong note in a chord, I might be able to fix it, depending on the recording quality.
If you tracked the audio in another studio, and need to have editing done, unless the recording engineer has extensive musical knowledge (and quite frankly, graduating from a musical school doesn’t mean anything) I’d highly suggest coming to me. I can teach you how to do this too. Needless to say, for maximum efficiency, I highly recommend that you be present during the editing process. | <urn:uuid:4d1b73c6-df37-4aaf-819d-a0baa65e6c6e> | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | http://denischang.com/index.php/recording/ | 2019-03-24T11:52:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203438.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20190324103739-20190324125739-00078.warc.gz | en | 0.956363 | 1,124 |
|Preliminary findings for two new measures of social and role functioning in the prodromal phase of schizophrenia|
BA Cornblatt, AM Auther, T Niendam, CW Smith, J Zinberg, CE Bearden, ...
Schizophrenia bulletin 33 (3), 688-702, 2007
|Generalized and specific neurocognitive deficits in prodromal schizophrenia|
T Lencz, CW Smith, D McLaughlin, A Auther, E Nakayama, L Hovey, ...
Biological psychiatry 59 (9), 863-871, 2006
|The schizophrenia prodrome revisited: a neurodevelopmental perspective|
BA Cornblatt, T Lencz, CW Smith, CU Correll, AM Auther, E Nakayama
Schizophrenia bulletin 29 (4), 633-651, 2003
|Can antidepressants be used to treat the schizophrenia prodrome? Results of a prospective, naturalistic treatment study of adolescents.|
BA Cornblatt, T Lencz, CW Smith, R Olsen, AM Auther, E Nakayama, ...
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 68 (4), 546-557, 2007
|Research in people with psychosis risk syndrome: a review of the current evidence and future directions|
CU Correll, M Hauser, AM Auther, BA Cornblatt
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 51 (4), 390-431, 2010
|Nonspecific and attenuated negative symptoms in patients at clinical high-risk for schizophrenia|
T Lencz, CW Smith, A Auther, CU Correll, B Cornblatt
Schizophrenia research 68 (1), 37-48, 2004
|Prediction of functional outcome in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis|
RE Carrión, D McLaughlin, TE Goldberg, AM Auther, RH Olsen, DM Olvet, ...
JAMA psychiatry 70 (11), 1133-1142, 2013
|Psychosis prevention: a modified clinical high risk perspective from the recognition and prevention (RAP) program|
BA Cornblatt, RE Carrión, A Auther, D McLaughlin, RH Olsen, M John, ...
American Journal of Psychiatry 172 (10), 986-994, 2015
|Impact of neurocognition on social and role functioning in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis|
RE Carrión, TE Goldberg, D McLaughlin, AM Auther, CU Correll, ...
American Journal of Psychiatry 168 (8), 806-813, 2011
|Differentiation in the preonset phases of schizophrenia and mood disorders: evidence in support of a bipolar mania prodrome|
CU Correll, JB Penzner, AM Frederickson, JJ Richter, AM Auther, ...
Schizophrenia bulletin 33 (3), 703-714, 2007
|Personalized prediction of psychosis: external validation of the NAPLS-2 psychosis risk calculator with the EDIPPP project|
RE Carrion, BA Cornblatt, CZ Burton, IF Tso, AM Auther, S Adelsheim, ...
American Journal of Psychiatry 173 (10), 989-996, 2016
|Prospective study of cannabis use in adolescents at clinical high risk for psychosis: impact on conversion to psychosis and functional outcome|
AM Auther, D McLaughlin, RE Carrión, P Nagachandran, CU Correll, ...
Psychological medicine 42 (12), 2485-2497, 2012
|Substance use in clinical high risk for psychosis: a review of the literature|
J Addington, N Case, MM Saleem, AM Auther, BA Cornblatt, ...
Early Intervention in Psychiatry 8 (2), 104-112, 2014
|Early identification and high‐risk strategies for bipolar disorder|
CU Correll, JB Penzner, T Lencz, A Auther, CW Smith, AK Malhotra, ...
Bipolar disorders 9 (4), 324-338, 2007
|Clinical and functional outcomes after 2 years in the early detection and intervention for the prevention of psychosis multisite effectiveness trial|
WR McFarlane, B Levin, L Travis, FL Lucas, S Lynch, M Verdi, D Williams, ...
Schizophrenia bulletin 41 (1), 30-43, 2015
|Global functioning: social scale (GF: social)|
AM Auther, CW Smith, B Cornblatt
Glen Oaks, NY: Zucker-Hillside Hospital, 2006
|Type and duration of subsyndromal symptoms in youth with bipolar I disorder prior to their first manic episode|
CU Correll, M Hauser, JB Penzner, AM Auther, V Kafantaris, E Saito, ...
Bipolar disorders 16 (5), 478-492, 2014
|The assessment of “prodromal schizophrenia”: unresolved issues and future directions|
T Lencz, CW Smith, AM Auther, CU Correll, BA Cornblatt
Schizophrenia bulletin 29 (4), 717-728, 2003
|HPA axis function and symptoms in adolescents at clinical high risk for schizophrenia|
CM Corcoran, C Smith, D McLaughlin, A Auther, D Malaspina, B Cornblatt
Schizophrenia research 135 (1-3), 170-174, 2012
|The Bipolar Prodrome Symptom Interview and Scale–Prospective (BPSS‐P): description and validation in a psychiatric sample and healthy controls|
CU Correll, DM Olvet, AM Auther, M Hauser, T Kishimoto, RE Carrión, ...
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In the state of Texas, the legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. Those under the legal drinking age are considered minors. According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the state has what it calls a “zero tolerance” policy for drinking and driving by a minor.
So when law enforcement stops someone under the age of 21 who is driving with any level of alcohol in his or her system, a charge of drinking and driving is possible. There is no BAC threshold for this Zero Tolerance law under the Texas Penal Code §49.
Because of the severity of this charge, you may want to speak with an under 21 DUI lawyer in Carrollton to learn about the best options for your defense. At the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg, we will work on your behalf to defend you against this charge and to negotiate with prosecutors. Call us today at (214) 696-9253 for a free consultation.
Texas Underage DUI Laws
Drivers 21 years of age or older in the state of Texas must have a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08 or higher to be considered intoxicated under law. A drunk driver who is of legal age then could be charged with DWI (or driving while intoxicated).
However, when a minor is involved in a drinking and driving situation, a charge of DUI (or driving under the influence) is possible when there is any measurable level of alcohol in the driver’s system. Texas laws allow for a charge of DUI with operation of either a car or watercraft.
Penalties for DUI
If the minor driver is charged with DUI as a first offense, it is considered a Class C misdemeanor under Texas law. The potential penalties for a DUI offense for an underage driver include:
- Fine of $500
- Community service time of between 20 and 40 hours
- Completion of an alcohol awareness class
- Suspension of the driver’s license for 60 days
Other penalties can be applied, depending on the circumstances in the case. For example, if a motor vehicle accident occurred, the charge and penalties could be more serious. Or if the driver has been charged with DUI or DWI previously, the penalties become harsher.
Crafting a Strategy
With a trusted under 21 DUI lawyer in Carrollton on your side, your rights will be protected. Prosecutors are building a case against you based on the evidence. Hiring the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg as soon as possible will allow us to counteract the work prosecutors are doing.
We will negotiate with prosecutors to try to have your charge reduced or dismissed. In some cases, prosecutors may be willing to let the minor enter deferred adjudication. This is a form of probation, which allows the driver to avoid the most serious penalties in exchange for completing a list of mandatory steps. Call us today at (214) 696-9253 to discuss all of the possibilities in your case.
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Role of Law Enforcement
If an underage driver is stopped in the state of Texas, and a police officer suspects drinking, he or she can ask the driver to perform a variety of sobriety tests.
If the police officer suspects any level of alcohol, the officer has the ability to take a variety of actions, including:
- Arresting the driver
- Having the vehicle towed
- Taking the driver to jail, where a breath test can be performed
- Taking the driver to a hospital, where a blood test can be performed
Reach out to our firm is these actions occurred against your child.
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Understanding the DUI Charge
Additionally, if the minor who is drinking and driving has a BAC level of 0.08 or higher, he or she could be charged with a DWI. Cases like this can be difficult to categorize and understand. An under 21 DUI lawyer in Carrollton will be able to explain exactly what you are facing with this charge.
Call the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg today at (214) 696-9253. Should you hire our law team, we will analyze your case. We will work tirelessly to represent your interests in court and when meeting with law enforcement.
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They came in the small hours, just as the dormitories were settling down for the night. Outside, Tehran was still in ferment, a city gripped by fury two days after a "stolen election". Inside the dorms on Amirabad Street, students were trying to sleep, though nerves were jangling; just hours earlier several had been beaten in front of the main gate to the university.
What happened next developed into one of the seminal events of Iran's post-election unrest: police broke locks and then bones as they rampaged through the dormitories, attacked dozens of students, carted off more than 100 and killed five. The authorities still deny the incursion took place. But the account pieced together from interviews with five of those present tells a different story.
"We were getting ready to go to sleep when we suddenly heard them breaking the locks to enter our rooms," said one of the 133 students arrested that night. "I'd seen them earlier beating students but I didn't imagine that they would come inside. It's even against Iranian law."
Forty-six students from one dorm were arrested and taken to the basement of the interior ministry on nearby Fatemi Street. It was there, on the building's upper floors, that the vote-counting and – claim opposition supporters – the rigging, was going on. Another 87 were taken to a security police building on Hafez Street. Students spoke of torture and mistreatment.
Five died: they were Fatemeh Barati, Kasra Sharafi, Mobina Ehterami, Kambiz Shoaee and Mohsen Imani – buried the following day in Tehran's famous Behesht-e-Zahra cemetery, reportedly without their families being informed. Their names were confirmed by Tahkim Vahdat, a student organisation.
Witnesses said the two women and three men were repeatedly beaten on the head with electric batons. Their families were warned not to talk about their children or hold funerals – like the parents of Neda Soltan, whose face became synonymous with the protest movement after she was filmed being shot dead in the street.
Under Iranian law, police, revolutionary guards and other militia are not allowed to enter universities – a legacy of the 1999 student riots. Until last month those riots were the most serious unrest the country had seen since the Islamic revolution.
But with the country convulsed by protests at the 12 June elections, there was no holding back that Sunday night. "The police threw teargas into the dorms, beat us, broke the windows and forced us to lie on the ground," one student recalled. "I had not even been protesting but one of them jumped on me, sat on my back and beat me. And then, while pretending to search me for guns or knives, he abused me sexually. They were threatening to hang us and rape us."
Another described the scene: "The riot police stood in two lines, formed a tunnel with their shields as its roof, and made us run through it again and again while beating us and banging on their shields. "One of my roommates had a broken leg but they still made him run."
Others spoke of similar experiences at the hands of the Basij (paramilitary militia). "The Basiji was on my back and told me: 'I have not fucked anyone for the past seven years, you cute boy! I'll show you what I can do to you when we arrive.' They were harassing us and claiming we insulted them or the supreme leader."
Before being taken away on a bus the students were made to stand in front of a dormitory block with plastic bags over their heads, their hands bound with plastic ties – known there as "Israeli handcuffs".
"I had a second to recognise that it was the main building of the interior ministry in Fatemi Street," said another student, weeping. "I just couldn't believe it, there were senior politicians, members of parliament and investigators on the upper floors and we were in the basement. I have no doubt that they were busy rigging the votes upstairs."
One detainee was abused by guards after he lost control of his bladder. Hours later they were given bread and cheese that had been placed on a dirty floor and warned they would be punished if they refused to eat. A Basiji called Ali filmed them with his mobile phone, ordering the captives to say "I am a donkey".
Injuries were ignored. One student who had lost an eye after being hit by a plastic bullet was not given medical attention. "We were begging them to transfer these two who were suffering more than others to the hospital but they just said 'let them die'," a witness said.
Later, gas was pumped into the cells when all the students were being held in the security police building. Their ordeal ended 24 hours later when the president of Tehran University, Farhad Rahbar, and Alireza Zakani, a Tehran MP, spoke to the detainees. Rahbar told them that he had given the police permission to enter the dormitories to control the situation – but denied it a few days later.
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March 28, 2012 -- Digital micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) microphones see widespread use in mass-market consumer electronics (tablets, smartphones, etc), pushing revenues high enough to overtake the analog segment by 2013. Revenue for digital MEMS microphones will hit $315 million in 2013, compared to $261 million for the analog MEMS mics, according to an IHS iSuppli MEMS Special Report.
Figure. Worldwide forecast of analog and digital MEMS microphone market revenue. SOURCE: IHS iSuppli Research March 2012. (Millions of USD.)
In 2011, analog MEMS microphones will hold onto a slight lead, with $267.4 million in revenue over digital MEMS microphones' $226.1 million. Also read: MEMS microphones make noise in 2012
Apple established a market for MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes, and is now "setting the pace" for MEMS microphone adoption, said Jérémie Bouchaud, director and senior principal analyst for MEMS & sensors at IHS. Apple is using digital MEMS microphones in its iPad 2 and the new iPad. The IHS iSuppli Teardown Analysis of the new iPad 3 indicates that the tablet uses a single MEMS-based digital microphone from AAC Acoustic Technologies Holdings Inc. The iPad 2 uses a digital MEMS microphone from Analog Devices Inc.
MEMS microphones replaced conventional electret condenser microphones (ECM) in half of mobile handsets last year. Since 2010, new acoustic applications requiring multiple microphones have been driving the further penetration of MEMS. Superior temperature stability, better matching and smaller form factors afforded by MEMS are key advantages.
While analog MEMS microphones are less expensive and still are very much used for the acoustic function in handsets, they require adaptation for resistors, capacitoes, and speakers in each design iteration. New digital alternatives are gaining greater utilization because of their design flexibility and lower sensitivity to electromagnetic interference (EMI), and their increased Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR). Large liquid crystal displays (LCDs) found on laptops create a great deal of EMI. Digital MEMS mics offer easier to process signals when 3 or more mics are used, as for noise suppression.
Digital MEMS microphones have been available since 2006, when Fujitsu integrated digital MEMS mics from Akustica (now part of Bosch) into laptops. The following year, Knowles and Sonion (now part of TDK-EPC) started shipments.
Overall, however, the penetration of digital MEMS microphones remained relatively modest because of the lack of a credible alternative source beyond Knowles, and their high price—typically 50% more expensive than analog MEMS.
Knowles had managed to keep the price high because of the lack of viable competitors. All this changed in 2011 with the arrival of new players. STMicroelectronics entered the market and focused exclusively on digital MEMS microphones, allowing them to emerge as strong alternative volume suppliers in 2011, with more aggressive pricing policies.
Akustica introduced a new and more competitive digital MEMS microphone in early 2011 with a 30% die size reduction, leading to a 4 percentage point increase in Akustica's share of the laptop business from 2010 to 2011 (15% in 2011). Akustica just introduced its first analog MEMS microphone.
STMicroelectronics -- already Nokia's No. 1 supplier of accelerometers -- started to deliver MEMS microphones to Nokia in 2011 and became the top source within one year, besting Knowles. As a result, Knowles‘ share of digital MEMS microphone market revenue fell to 59% in 2011, down from 81% in 2010.
Overall, the arrival of new suppliers with more aggressive pricing boosted the penetration of digital MEMS microphones in laptops in 2011 from 18% in 2010 to 40% in 2011.
Top suppliers in 2011 for digital MEMS microphones:
- Knowles, for laptops, tablets and handsets;
- Analog Devices, for the iPad 2;
- Bosch (Akustica), for laptops;
- STMicroelectronics, to Nokia and also for laptops;
- Goertek, to Lenovo;
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Somerset Medical Center has announced the grand opening of the Edward and Anita Hogan Neuroscience Pavilion, a new all-inclusive, advanced unit located on the fourth floor of the medical center designed to enhance quality of care for patients suffering from disorders of the nervous system, such as stroke, epilepsy (seizures), brain tumors, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. in recognition of the generous community members who fully funded the $3.5 million neuroscience pavilion through philanthropic dollars and community donations.
“With in-patient demand for Neurosurgery expected to increase by 22% over the next five years and 50% during the next ten years, we’re excited to open our new facility designed to improve the community’s access to timely, quality neurological care,” said Ken Bateman, president and CEO at Somerset Medical Center. “Stroke affects people of all ages, races and backgrounds, putting just about everyone at some risk for stroke. Somerset Medical Center remains dedicated to improving the quality of patient care, and we’re proud to unveil a new pavilion that benefits every member of the community.”
The neuroscience pavilion is named in honor of Edward and Anita Hogan, dedicated community members committed to furthering various charitable, civic and professional causes in Somerset County. Edward Hogan, who passed away after a massive cerebral hemorrhage in 2005, was one of the founding members of Somerset Medical Center Foundation in 1993, and through his leadership, the medical center and the foundation experienced dramatic growth. In making the lead gift to this fundraising campaign, Anita Hogan noted that Ed “would have been pleased to see the expert and caring treatment that he received when his own serious medical emergency brought him to Somerset Medical Center as a patient.”
Through the renovation of 13,600 square feet of existing space on the medical center’s fourth floor, Somerset Medical Center incorporated the latest advances in emergency medicine, neurology, radiology, and rehabilitation to provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care within a self-contained unit. The new pavilion features 18 patient rooms with hotel-caliber amenities such as hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable furnishings for guests. In addition, the new unit includes a rehabilitation gym, throat and speech rehabilitation room, physicians’ reading room, examination and EEG prep room, family room, and high-tech nursing station. A dedicated medical team certified in delivering neurological care will address the special needs of patients to enhance clinical outcomes.
Advanced technology is a distinguishing element of the neuroscience pavilion. The new unit is equipped with the GetWellNetwork’s interactive patient education system, which will afford each patient a personal account linked to his or her medications. The system will prompt patients to review condition-specific educational videos; take action (such as schedule a doctor’s appointment or fill a prescription before leaving the hospital); and report their pain / comfort levels, room cleanliness and meal selections. Patient responses will be sent to the appropriate person or department for immediate action, enhancing efficiency and allowing nurses to spend more time focusing on patient care. The new unit is also equipped with “Smart” beds, featuring wireless alarms and built-in scales, increasing patient safety and health care provider efficiency. These advanced beds will communicate data directly to the nurse and electronic medical record, reducing opportunities for errors or patient falls.
Somerset Medical Center is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services, one of only 21 facilities in New Jersey to achieve this designation. Stroke is a major health problem that can cause permanent disability and death, proving to be the country’s third largest killer, after cancer and heart disease, and the largest single cause of adult disability. With a world-class team of physicians and clinicians and a new, multidisciplinary pavilion dedicated to advancing neurological care and optimizing patient outcomes, the medical center remains committed to meeting the community’s needs.
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RAM Charger & MATM with MacOS 8.5 & 8.6
May 17, 1999
Starting with Mac OS 8.5, our testing combined with reports from our users revealed that RAM Charger does not operate fully under OS 8.5 or later versions for some users. In practice, most users report they are able to use RAM Charger and More About This Mac (MATM) under OS 8.5 (icon related problems usually being fixed by a disk fix utility and/or desktop rebuild), but not all report success with OS 8.5.1 and 8.6 (see some email messages from happy users here).
In OS 8.5.1 and 8.6 it does seem that users have more problems using RAM Charger with Apple virtual memory enabled (RAM Doubler virtual memory seems OK). In our testing here, we were able to reliably recreate "multicolored scroll bars, and subsequent system instability" when running Apple VM and RAM Charger on a number of machines. However, on those same machines, we do not see these problems with Apple Virtual Memory disabled (and, no problems with RAM Doubler virtual memory enabled). For our tests, a problem appeared when we would open SimpleText and fill 10 or so documents, each with enough text that they could not accept any more (then the scroll bars would go "multi-color").
Could there be bugs in Mac OS 8.5/6? Consider this news, from Feb 25 1999.
Even though some users do not benefit fully using RAM Charger and MATM under Mac OS 8.5/6, RAM Charger still works fine with all versions of Mac OS 7, as well as with Mac OS 8 and 8.1; and, OS 8.5/6 users that have problems may get benefit disabling Apple VM (perhaps using RAM Doubler), or using conservative setup described here.Specifically, it is clear that our enhancement to the "new and improved" Get Info window does not function properly under OS 8.5 or later (this is fact). However, there are increased reports of some user's icons in the Finder going "black and white, and scroll bars in applications changing to random-multi-colors. Though our "Get Info" enhancement is not required for operation, systems where icon and scroll bar related problems may be less stable. Moreover, in most cases users report that in OS 8.5.1 More About This Mac will not open at all, complaining endlessly about "Icon" related problems, and those who see Finder icon and scroll bar related issues often report system instability as well.
Conservative Configuration (RAM Charger is still valuable)
As a result of potential conflicts, we cannot unconditionally recommend using RAM Charger and OS 8.5 together. However, if you wish to use some of the features that may be compatible, please examine the known issues below, and test to your satisfaction with your specific configuration before purchasing. You may find that RAM Charger works well if you disable Apple Virutal Memory (perhaps using RAM Doubler virtual memory instead), and/or you might consider conservative setup, described here.
Since the service provided by the RAM Charger is invaluable for some specific applications, some individuals will find the current RAM Charger 8.1 release useful even with limited configuration. For such individuals we recommend that you "Automatically open new applications uncharged" using the General Settings' "Application" Tab, and enable only applications that you test and find most useful. Moreover, in OS 8.5.1 or later, it is recommend that you disable More About This Mac in your Extension Manager. This conservative setup is described here.
|Get Info enhancement does not work.||Since OS 8.5 has completely changed the style of the "Get Info" window, RAM Charger usually does not enhance the Get Info window, or if it does it makes a mess (but works if you can figure it out). While this does not cause any instability, it can be confusing. As a result, it is recommended that you disable "Access RAM Charger Settings in Finder's Get Info" using the General Settings' "Application" Tab.|
|More About This Mac reports a "PlotIcon" error.||Apple has rewritten the icon code in OS 8.5. In with 8.5 most all users
reported the problems went away with at least one the following steps:
|Finder's icons change to black and white, or scroll bars become "multi-color".||The cause is not known. Moreover, those who see Finder icon and scroll bar related issues often report system instability as well. However, this may be the result of RAM Charging some specific application. Try disabling RAM Charger for any applications you used since startup. If you are lucky, you will still be able to charge the applications which are in most need.|
After pouring our hearts and souls (not to mention our wallets) into this product for over seven years, we are very reluctant to leave it at this. However, at this time we are sorry to say that we don't have the resources to commit to 8.5 compatibility, due to the shrinking market for a product like this in the ever-changing Macintosh community. We continue to look for a new business strategy or partnership that will allow us to accommodate the changes in OS 8.5 and future updates.
Thanks for your continuous use and support of RAM Charger over the years, and for all of your gratifying comments, encouragement, and creative suggestions.
Kind regards always,
Robert Thornton, President
Cris Mooney, Lead Programmer
Scott Johnson, Sales Coordinator
Jump Development Group
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Apidaecin 1b, drosocin, pyrrhocorocin, and oncocin had been covalently attached to penetratin (residues 43 to 58 in the antennapedia homeodomain), and their antimicrobial actions and subscriber base examined. Fluorescein-labeled PrAMP-penetratin constructs demonstrated that subscriber base into microbial and human being cells was fast and effective. Unlabeled constructs maintained the complete antibacterial activity and had been just slightly harmful to human being cells, suggesting that PrAMPs are to a small degree cross-reactive toward human being chaperones. Components AND Strategies Drinking water was filtered in-house with a Purelab ultra analytic program (18.2 M-cm; Elga, Berkefeld GmbH, Ransbach, Philippines). All reagents utilized in this research had been bought from the pursuing businesses. 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“Tough times don’t last; tough teams do.”
Established in 2004, AssistanZ has become one of the most preferred IT Service providers across diverse industry segments and a complete one stop shop for all your IT Needs & Solutions.AssistanZ was synonymous with Outsourced Web Hosting Support, server administration and remote support services.
Our unique approach in familiarising to changing global dynamics made us venture into the Cloud and primarily IAAS in early 2012. And since then we have grown and carved a niche for ourselves in this domain.
Here’s a bird’s eye view of our Cloud Journey
The Cloud is Exciting
With IMS pedigree backing us, AssistanZ was one of the early adopters of cloud computing. Cloud.com was a major source of inspiration while we were starting out.
The Birth of FogPanel
We found success with Grails on Spring Framework and FogPanel quickly gained popularity thanks to the oodles of useful features aboard. FogPanel was later acquired by USTGlobal, and that got us working on building yet another superior and enhanced tools
During our initial days as a Cloud Service Provider we sensed a certain gap in Cloud Management, especially in the web hosting industry. That had us working on building a simple and comprehensive portal using PHP sporting an inbuilt chargeback module.
Transcending To CMP Agnostic Tools
A simple, flexible and holistic solution built with plenty of foresight. The New tool gives the end-users the agility to deploy non-core modules in Plug-n-Play model with a Microservices Architecture.
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We provide solutions, services and products that leverage customer’s business with cutting edge technologies and best user experience without compromise in quality and cost.
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Prescience and insight has been the core traits that have fortified this management team and together they have raised AssistanZ to a position of inevitable success. Each of our leaders holds deep and diverse knowledge in their area of specialization, brining so much more business values to our customers. They have set the example for the staff on delivering exemplary levels of commitment. Each member of the management board has worked towards fostering an environment of learning, motivation and the celebration of success.
Ravi Chandran P, Director – Operations
Ravi Chandran joined the team in 2004 and is the director of operations in AssistanZ. He brings to the team over a decade of experience in hosting technologies and software development. He holds masters in computer application and recognized as a Red Hat Certified Engineer. He is responsible in the administration of technical and financial operations within AssistanZ and also leads the department of training.
Jaffer Ali, Executive Director
Jaffer Ali is the director of business development and has been with the company since its inception. He is an industry expert and has been the driving force behind the strong business relationship that exists between AssistanZ and its clients. Jaffer Ali holds masters in Human resources and has over 10 years of working experience in the fields IT, webhost technologies and software consulting.
Amal Ranjith, Director – Research & Development
Amal Ranjith joins the group with a working experience of over 9 years in the areas of webhosting, Cloud computing and virtualization. Amal Ranjith is a master in computer application and is also a recognized Red Hat Certified Engineer and cisco certified architect as well. He spearheads the R&D department in AssistanZ encouraging the young minds to create customized software and manage servers that help clients perform better.
Mathar Badusha, Executive Director
Mathar Badusha is an Engineering Graduate in Computer Applications with over 9 years of experience in the fields of hosting technologies and software development. At AssistanZ, Mathar Badusha spearheads the strategic planning and execution of the company’s sales, operation and marketing efforts and ensures its overall success.
Employing outstanding professionals is simply the order of the day. Organizations around the world have come to recognize that in order to stay on top of the leader board, the workforce should possess individuals with high caliber. AssistanZ over the years has focused in training and equipping handpicked individuals with the dexterities to lead their teams forward anticipate setbacks and consistently provide stupendous service to all our clients. These individuals are chosen based on their experience, certifications received across different technologies and the level of confidence, drive, expertise, sincerity and creativity they have exuded. To find out more on some of our staffs who have achieved new highs with AssistanZ, simply scroll over their names. | <urn:uuid:3516ace5-2b11-4d35-b697-c39b61c7b193> | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | https://www.assistanz.com/assistanz-company-profile/ | 2018-08-16T04:35:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221210413.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20180816034902-20180816054902-00270.warc.gz | en | 0.948372 | 969 |
Born in 1957 in the north of France, Philippe landed in Bordeaux at the age of 16. As he started his further studies, he discovered the Institute of Œnology. Winemaking became his passion and he qualified in 1982.
His first job was as winemaker at Tacama Winery in Peru and in 1985 returned to Bordeaux as Manager of Château Beaumont. From 1988-2003, he managed Château Branaire-Ducru.
In 2003, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild invited him to become Winemaker and General Director at Chateau Mouton Rothschild. From his first vintage in 2004, he is the Managing Director and has total responsibility for all the Châteaux – Mouton Rothschild, d’Armailhac, Clerc Milon in Bordeaux and Domaine de Baronarques in the Languedoc – belonging to the family (Camille Sereys, Philippe Sereys and Julien de Beaumarchais). He also jointly oversees Opus One in California with Michael Silacci, and Almaviva in Chile with Michel Friou.
Philippe’s wife, Marie, born Stonestreet, is also an oenologist. She descends from an English family that arrived in Bordeaux in the 16th century. Thanks to her, even if he is originally from the North of France, he is now considered as a “Bordelais”…
After a distinguished career in the British Diplomatic Service, Gavin Hewitt was appointed Chief Executive of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), the representative trade body for the Scotch Whisky industry in 2003. In this role travelled, he travelled extensively, including to India, and led numerous programmes on tariff reduction and tax discrimination, intellectual property protection, health and alcohol awareness, the industry’s environmental standards and others.
In 2009, Gavin delivered the vital and ground-breaking Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 that set out for the industry, SWA members and non-members alike, the production and presentation rules for every bottle of Scotch Whisky. These regulations together with the related technical dossier have ensured that Scotch Whisky remains the most highly valued and protected global spirits drink, supporting Scotch Whisky’s continuing appeal to the most discerning consumers.
In 2011, Gavin was elected President of the European Spirits Organisation (spiritsEUROPE) which he held in conjunction with his role at the SWA before stepping down from both roles at the end of 2013. Since 2015, he is Non-Executive Director in the holding company of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
The 7th generation owner and winemaker of Champagne Drappier, Michel studied Viticulture and Oenology in Beaune before he took over the winemaking of Champagne Drappier, pioneers of making champagne in the Aube, in 1979.
Michel is conscious of the “vigneron” legacy he inherited, of his family’s roots in the Côtes des Bar, and of the care needed to the land. He manages the 60-hectare-estate, 16 hectares of which are accredited organic and championed the re-growing of old varietals – Arbane, Petit Meslier and Blanc Vrai. Dedicated to producing the best Pinot Noir driven Champagne, he created Grande Sendrée, one of the first single-parcel cuvées in 1975 and has experimented with large formats – Drappier does the “prise de mousse” in all its bottles, including the Melchizedec (30 liters).
Under the benevolent watch of papa, André Drappier, who has 90 years, the determination of Michel and enthusiasm of his wife Sylvie, the new perspective of son Hugo and daughter, Charlene, the three generations work today to continue the adventure.
Michel has been member of the CIVC Committee of Appellation and Communication during the last 20 years and Administrator of the Syndicat Général des Vignerons de Champagne during 28 years. He is the Honorary Commandeur of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne and Officier du Mérite Agricole. | <urn:uuid:71c751a9-57b8-4a4f-bd8a-5ba4e0198a48> | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | https://www.winesandspiritsacademy.com/mentors | 2021-06-13T23:21:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487611089.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20210613222907-20210614012907-00436.warc.gz | en | 0.941765 | 880 |
Definition: This entry records the cumulative total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a country's home currency. Public debt should not be confused with external debt, which reflects the foreign currency liabilities of both the private and public sector and must be financed out of foreign exchange earnings.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2014See also: Public debt map
Countries With The Highest Interest Rates On New Foreign Loans
worldatlas.com - 8/23/2016 4:11:26 PM
Countries in the developing world often see interest rates in excess of 5% on external debt. Infrastructure development ... The interest rates of these new foreign loans is comprised of only new public and publicly secured loans for that particular ...
RBI unions urge MPs to stop public debt management agency
siasat.com - 8/28/2016 10:50:32 AM
“In today’s world of financial insecurity, the much chased financial stability can only come from a well co-ordinated monetary policy exercise, exchange rate control and public ... both the country’s external borrowings and domestic debt under ...
How African countries can break the cycle of debt dependency
mgafrica.com - 8/24/2016 2:44:21 PM
Yet 75% of the world’s ten poorest countries are in sub-Saharan Africa. Bilateral and multilateral donors have failed the continent by piling massive public debt on governments in the full knowledge of the history to the 1980s debt crisis. This is ...
An Argument for Paying Down Public Debt
blog-imfdirect.imf.org - 8/26/2016 2:56:17 PM
Surprisingly, the actual behavior of public debt in the two countries that have provided the ultimate safe asset to the world economy, over the last 200 years, is close to the normative implications of the model. The key to optimal tax smoothing is small ...
Who will pay the public debt?
Daily Times - 8/28/2016 9:56:15 PM
The government is about to sign for a new $1.9 billion loan from the World Bank, in accordance with the recent ... This is when the bubble will burst and a crisis will erupt. In order for public debt to be replayed properly, in such a way as to reduce ...
Uganda’s public debt to keep rising - IMF
Daily Monitor - 8/16/2016 9:56:10 PM
The IMF and World Bank occasionally and jointly carry out what they call joint staff debt analysis of a particular country to find out whether that country is at the risk of falling under debt risk distress. “In our view, Uganda’s public debt is ...
US budget deficit approaches $600bn, public debt to reach 77% of GDP
steemit.com - 8/26/2016 2:53:18 AM
The US is the empire of debt approaching $600 bn deficit yearly ... The same scenario is coming to the US and many other European countries, as the world needs a reset of its currency backed by some kind of new Gold Standard, especially for trade.
Mangudya upbeat about debt plan
The Standard - 8/28/2016 3:26:43 AM
He said thereafter, a new comprehensive country financing programme supported by the AfDB, IMF and the World Bank that attracted long-term financing would be put in place. Chinamasa said the measures being undertaken by government to clear the debt arrears ...
People are more worried by government debt than taxation
weforum.org - 8/26/2016 10:31:26 AM
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Public debt held by the public.
freerepublic.com - 8/16/2016 3:26:38 AM
No one would loan the country money to keep it afloat. The future looked bleak. But Alexander Hamilton was a genius and he knew it was possible to turn this crushing debt into an asset, a funded public debt. Hamilton promised to pay interest on this debt ...
The World According To Hillary
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Most impartial observers might ask whether the hundreds of billions of dollars in unfunded liabilities and public debt assumed by that state have ... who exercise no concrete political power in the country she seeks to lead. The fact that her party ...
RBI unions want govt to discard idea of separate public debt management agency
www.ourncr.com - 8/28/2016 6:25:41 AM
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Must-Read: Brad Setser: IMF Cannot Quit Fiscal Consolidation (in Asian Surplus Countries)
equitablegrowth.org - 8/23/2016 4:47:13 PM
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Join Garrick Chow for an in-depth discussion in this video Creating a new presentation, part of Learning PowerPoint 2016.
- In this chapter, we'll take a look at how to create a presentation from scratch. I'm here in the presentation gallery again and I want to start with a completely blank presentation, meaning something with no preset graphics, images, or backgrounds. So I'll double-click the blank presentation template. And now we're looking at a new presentation with a default first slide containing text boxes where we can customize or add a title and subtitle. These are called placeholders. I'll click where it says "Click to add title." That placeholder text immediately disappears and now I have a flashing cursor, which means I can just start typing. Throughout this course I'll be working on a presentation for a fictitious chain of hotels called Landon Hotels.
Now if I press return or enter, that takes me to the next line. I don't want two lines of text in my title in this case, though, so I'll press backspace to undo that. To move to the next placeholder I'll instead click in it. Again the placeholder text disappears and I can type in my own. Then I'll click outside the text box to see how my slide looks so far. As soon as you type inside a placeholder box clicking outside of it hides the borders of the box so you can check out how the slide really looks. To continue working on or editing text just click the text to get inside the text box again and keep adding your text. Also note that you don't have to use all the placeholders on a slide.
I'm going to hit Control Z a couple of times until I get back to the original subtitle placeholder. Now if I click outside that box I still see the placeholder but if I show this in slide-show mode, which again is the viewing mode for presenting, notice we don't see that placeholder text. I'll press Escape. So you don't have to delete placeholders if you're not using them. You can delete them, though, by clicking on the border of the placeholder and then pressing delete. You might want to do that if you're sure you're not going to use a placeholder and you find it distracting to have it there on the slide. I'm going to undo that again, though, and I'm going to type in the original subtitle again.
All right so there's my title slide. Let's add another slide. Up here in the Home tab of the ribbon you can either click the New Slide button, which immediately adds a new slide, in this case with a title placeholder and a bulleted list placeholder, I'll just undo that. Or you can click here where it says New Slide with a down arrow next to it to choose a different layout. This let's you choose a layout that's closest to what you have in mind for the information you want to present. So for example, if you want to have two columns of text, you might choose one called Two Content, or you might want a picture with a caption, and again we'll undo that. But arguably one of the most common and useful slides is the default one you get by clicking the New Slide button, which gives us this layout called title and content, and again has placeholders for a title and a bulleted list.
So now that new slide's thumbnail has appeared here on the left, and I can click to add text. In the content area you can also click to add text but notice these icons in the center of the placeholder. These are actually buttons which allow you to quickly add different types of content. So I could click to add a table or a chart, or a video. But in this case I just want to add some text so I'll click in the box and start typing. I'm just pressing return after each item to move to the next bullet point. Now, even with content in the placeholders I can still change the layout of the slide by coming up here to the layout menu.
And here I can choose different layouts. Notice the content gets shifted around and I can determine if I like any of these better than the layout I started with. I'm just switch back to the original layout. So now I have two slides of my presentation and I can switch between them by clicking their thumbnails over here. Any time I need to work on one, I just its thumbnail and I can start editing it. All right, now I should probably save this presentation so I don't lose any work. You can either click the File tab to go to Save from here, or just click the Save button here at the top of the window in the quick access bar. And for this example I'll choose to save this on my Desktop so I'll choose Browse and select my Desktop, and I'll call this directors presentation.
Now you can also choose to save your presentations to an online location like your personal OneDrive account or your business OneDrive account if you have one, which would allow you to access this presentation from any computer connected to the internet. But again in this case, I'm just going to save it locally here on my computer. This is also where you can choose the format you want to save the presentation in. In most cases just go with the default PowerPoint presentation format. If you need to save your presentation so people with older versions of PowerPoint can open it, you can choose the PowerPoint 97-2003 presentation option. And as you can see there are also several specialty formats here for specific situations but you'll most likely not need to use them.
So I'll click Save. All right, I've got a good start on building my presentation, it's now saved, and I'm ready to keep working on it.
- Examine methods for creating new slides and sections.
- Review how to use the Format panel to customize text boxes and shapes.
- Explore adding audio and video to slides.
- Identify processes and best practices for creating slide backgrounds.
- Examine methods for presenting and efficiently navigating the slide deck.
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Flammable solids stored in quantities greater than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m3) shall be separated into piles each not larger than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m3).
Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than the height of the piles or 4 feet (1219 mm), whichever is greater.
Outdoor storage of flammable solids shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of a building, lot line, public street, public alley, public way or means of egress. A 2-hour fire barrier without openings or penetrations and extending 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance. The wall shall either be an independent structure, or the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the storage area.
Magnesium storage in quantities greater than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m3) shall be separated into piles not larger than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m3) each. Piles shall be separated by aisles with a minimum width of not less than the pile height. Such storage shall not be located in nonsprinklered buildings of Type III, IV or V construction, as defined in the International Building Code.
Outdoor storage of magnesium pigs, ingots and billets shall be in piles not exceeding 1,000,000 pounds (453.6 metric tons) each. Piles shall be separated by aisles with a minimum width of not less than one-half the pile height. Piles shall be separated from combustible materials or buildings on the same or adjoining property by a distance of not less than the height of the nearest pile.
Storage of fine magnesium scrap in quantities greater than 50 cubic feet (1.4 m3) [six 55-gallon (208 L) steel drums] shall be separated from other occupancies by an open space of at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) or by a fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code.
Floors under and around melting pots shall be of noncombustible construction.
Approved means shall be provided for control of magnesium fires in heat-treating ovens.
Magnesium grinding, buffing and wire-brushing operations, other than rough finishing of castings, shall be provided with approved hoods or enclosures for dust collection which are connected to a liquid-precipitation type of separator that converts dust to sludge without contact (in a dry state) with any high-speed moving parts.
Connecting ducts or suction tubes shall be completely grounded, as short as possible, and without bends. Ducts shall be fabricated and assembled with a smooth interior, with internal lap joints pointing in the direction of airflow and without unused capped side outlets, pockets or other dead-end spaces which allow an accumulation of dust.
Each machine shall be equipped with an individual dust-separating unit.
1. One separator is allowed to serve two dust-producing units on multiunit machines.
2. One separator is allowed to serve not more than four portable dust-producing units in a single enclosure or stand.
Electric wiring, fixtures and equipment in the immediate vicinity of and attached to dust-producing machines, including those used in connection with separator equipment, shall be of approved types and shall be approved for use in Class II, Division 1 hazardous locations in accordance with NFPA 70.
Equipment shall be securely grounded by permanent ground wires in accordance with NFPA 70.
Fire-extinguishing materials shall be provided for every operator performing machining, grinding or other processing operation on magnesium as follows:
1. Within 30 feet (9144 mm), a supply of extinguishing materials in an approved container with a hand scoop or shovel for applying the material; or
2. Within 75 feet (22 860 mm), a portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906.
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Coca-Cola, IBM Top World’s Most Valuable Brands List
NEW YORK (AP) -- Consumers lost trust in brands this year as the recession deepened, according to an industry report released Thursday, although longtime staples Coca-Cola and IBM retained their spots as the world's two most valuable brands.
This is the first time the combined value of the world's top 100 brands as ranked by Interbrand, a branding agency, has fallen in the 10 years Interbrand has assessed them.
The list's total value, including brands like Google Inc., Nintendo and Sony, fell 4.6 percent to $1.15 trillion, Interbrand estimates.
"That says something about the environment that we're in, especially when you consider that brands are by nature less volatile than business valuations," said Interbrand CEO Jez Frampton, who called a company's brand its most valuable asset.
The environment -- a recession the likes of which the world hasn't seen for decades -- has eaten away at people's trust in specific brands, starting with financial companies, he said. Consumers even started to question retail brands as stores slashed prices to get sales, leading consumers to wonder about pricing, and why they had to pay so much before.
"All of these things lead you to re-evaluate the nature of the relationships that we have with brands and indeed how confident we feel in brands to live up to the promises they make," he said. "Brands are promises which we value and are prepared to pay for and if we feel those promises have been broken we're less likely to trust."
Brands are more than just names, colors or logos -- think Coca-Cola's red or McDonald's golden arches. A brand includes all the elements of a product or service from its design, ingredients and manufacture to its marketing, advertising and logo.
A well-honed brand evokes in consumers an emotion and a promise of what it will deliver, without the consumer having to do much -- if any -- research, said Allen Adamson, managing director at branding firm Landor Associates. Brands are important for all businesses, and critical in categories that have direct consumer contact, like autos, he said.
"In a cluttered world where people are time-compressed, brands are short cuts to help them make decisions," he said.
Each year, Interbrand ranks companies by the amount of their revenue that is attributable to their brands, using a formula that takes into account the brand's future strength and its role in creating demand, whether among consumers or business customers or both.
The firm assigns a monetary value to each brand and measures annual growth, in this case from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009.
Given the recession, it was not surprising to see financial companies posting the steepest decline in their brands' values this year, with drops by American Express (now number 22, down from 15) HSBC (now 32, down from 27), Citi (now 36, down from 19), and UBS (now 72, down from 41). Merrill Lynch and AIG both dropped off the list.
Automakers also dropped in the rankings as their sector's sales slumped in the recession. In addition, major U.S. automakers General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Group LLC received government aid to stay afloat, which generated negative feelings among consumers. Neither of those brands made the top 100 Interbrand list.
Even Toyota's brand -- top-ranked among auto companies at number eight, down from 6 in 2008 -- suffered, while BMW went from 13 to 15, and Ford was unchanged at 49. Honda edged up two slots to 18.
Despite the economic uncertainty, the top 10 brands this year stayed relatively stable, with Coca-Cola Co. in the first slot, a place it has held since the rankings started in 2000. The soft-drink maker retains its recognition around the world, Frampton said, and it has been releasing new products as it hopes to woo consumers shifting to healthier juices and teas.
Coca-Cola's brand value rose 3 percent in 2009 to $68.73 billion, while IBM's gained 2 percent to $60.21 billion.
The technology giant, often known as "Big Blue," also rolled out new products that increased the value of its brand in 2009, according to the report. The company -- which sells computer servers, software and technical services to businesses -- received more than 4,000 U.S. patents during the period, marking the 16th straight year it has received the most.
Rolling out new products keeps customers interested and spending, even in a recession, Frampton said. Companies can't be idle when times are tough, he warned.
"Innovation is the bedrock of any successful company in the future," he said. "Nobody can stand still nowadays."
The remaining brands in the top five all lost value but retained their ranks from last year. Microsoft's brand value fell 4 percent to $56.64 billion to take third, while General Electric's value fell 10 percent to $47.77 billion for fourth. Nokia lost 3 percent to place fifth at $34.86 billion.
The value of online giant Google's brand grew the fastest in the world again, rising 25 percent to $31.98 billion to place seventh, up from 10th place last year and 20th the year before. Frampton said the company's brand growth is "miraculous," though the report notes that as it gets bigger, "it has to deal with the inevitable mistrust and ugliness ascribed to being a very large, diversified and very profitable company."
But Deborah Mitchell, executive fellow at the Center for Brand and Product Management at Wisconsin School of Business, thinks Google already has found balance by earning consumers' trust even as it becomes nearly omnipresent in their lives.
That's partly due to Google's value statement -- "Do no evil" -- which resonates with consumers, especially in a downturn, she said. Mitchell said consumers are increasingly focusing on a company's values and don't want to associate with businesses whose values they question.
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On the surface, the sustainability industry is pure at heart with the simple mission of making sure we all become better stewards of the planet. But peek underneath its warm, fuzzy, environmentally friendly blanket and confusion and complexity abound. Where are the standards and best practices? How can companies both large and small reduce their carbon footprint without being accused of green washing?
Autodesk, a leading provider of design and engineering software tools to more than 10 million architects, designers and engineers around the world, is on a mission to address the inconvenient truths around the lack of sustainable standards and best practices. Even though Autodesk develops software that enables its customers to make more sustainable design decisions, the company realized it needed a better way to measure and manage its own carbon footprint first, in order to fully understand the pain points of its customers and prospects. To provide a strong foundation for sustainability efforts both now and in the future, Autodesk chose the SAP Carbon Impact on-demand solution from SAP AG.
“We use SAP Carbon Impact to collect and manage our environmental data,” said Ben Thompson, sustainable business program manager, Autodesk. “From the SAP tool we can easily distribute surveys to our global facilities portfolio which has 100 different locations worldwide. The tool combines that data with travel, events, commute and other types of data to create our carbon footprint.”
Under its prior process, Autodesk relied heavily on Excel spreadsheets, an error-prone process that could take months to complete. Now Autodesk’s carbon reporting is completed in a matter of minutes, according to Thompson. “We make sure we have the right data, put in the right format, enter it into the SAP system, done.”
With support from Autodesk’s IT team and the new SAP Carbon Impact OnDemand system on the horizon, this process will become even more streamlined. As Autodesk’s requirements and activities change (more employees flying around the world for example) the inventory will be automatically updated.
A sustainable head start with customers
Why would a software company like Autodesk, with a minimal carbon footprint, want to become an early adopter of SAP’s Carbon Impact?
Autodesk is “right at the forefront” of what customers are seeing and experiencing in designing their buildings to new codes and standards, said Emma Stewart, senior manager for Autodesk’s sustainability initiative. From capturing data for urban planners to address sea level rise or enabling building portfolio owners to respond to investor disclosure requests on energy risk, for example.
“We’re really kicking the tires of a tool like SAP Carbon Impact not because we want to bring our footprint to zero but rather we think it has cascading benefits to us and to our customers” explained Stewart. “For example, as a result of managing our energy and carbon assets so carefully, Autodesk can step into the shoes of major building portfolio owners. Our newly honed in-house experience with enterprise energy and carbon accounting provides an intimate sense of type of data hierarchy needed, how to “slice and dice the data”, and who receives it. This experience and knowledge translates to our tools and benefits our customers by extension” said Stewart.
Breaking molds and setting standards
Autodesk is also passionate improving industry practice in greenhouse gas target setting. In fact, Stewart penned a piece called “A ‘Wild West’ of Corporate GHG Target-Setting,” because it “really felt like people were aimlessly shooting at moving targets,” according to Stewart.
As a result, Autodesk’s C- FACT was created in an attempt to address a need for a more standardized methodology for deriving sustainable targets for companies based in something other than marketing. “We introduced it to the world and encouraged anyone who wanted to adopt it to do so and to improve upon it,” said Stewart. “It’s our donation to the larger intellectual pool of folks in the sustainability field. It has also ended up paying dividends for SAP because they were so impressed with the methodology they embedded it into their Carbon Impact solution.”
Autodesk hasn’t numerically tracked the uptake of C-FACT, but plenty of anecdotal evidence exists that the methodology is creating industry buzz. Major corporations like EMC have adopted C-FACT and adapted it to their circumstances. Autodesk customers have also tested it out for their purposes. And both the World Resources Institute and U.S. EPA put C-FACT in front of their corporate members.
The next sustainability stop for Autodesk is to expand the value of Building Information Modeling to the operation of existing buildings, with tools like GBS Portfolio Dashboard and Rapid Energy Modeling. “The intent is to address the chasm between design intent and actual building performance,” says Stewart. “This is a game-changing proposition and won’t happen immediately but many of our customers and their clients increasingly fear the risk of thinking they have one thing and discovering five years later that it is something completely different. We think Building Information Modeling has the potential to bridge that chasm and transform the way buildings perform.” | <urn:uuid:dde159d4-abbe-476c-a3a0-c526e27b0175> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://community.sap.com/t5/sustainability-blogs/autodesk-is-transforming-sustainability-s-inconvenient-truths/ba-p/12899319 | 2024-02-24T23:05:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474569.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224212113-20240225002113-00707.warc.gz | en | 0.943707 | 1,083 |
Part-Time Crew Members (Cooks and Cashiers)
HOURS OF OPERATION: 5:00am- 10:00pm
We are looking for crew members who can work the morning/breakfast shift
- Discounted Meals
- Paid Parking
- Employer-Paid Airport Badging
- Airport Discounts
- Participation in Annual Bonus*
JOB PURPOSE: (COOK) Among the key responsibilities of Wendy’s cook is to clean and prepare the work area, clean the cooking surfaces and utensils, and make sure that the supply inventory is well stocked. It is also under their responsibility to cook batches of pre-ordered food including hamburgers, fried chicken, etc. and make sure that it is kept warm until sold. Cooks are also expected to maintain the cleanliness at his or her workstation at all times and implement health and food safety standards to maintain a hundred percent customer satisfaction. They will also need to verify that the prepared orders meet the company’s standard for food quality and quantity.
JOB PURPOSE: (CASHIER) As a cashier at Wendy’s, you will be expected to have proficiency in customer service and mathematics. Not only will you be taking orders from customers but will also need to answer customers’ queries and provide information with regards to the food products sold at the store. You will also have to compute and record transactions at your POS terminal and count the money that went in your cash drawer. Other key responsibilities include issuing receipts, replacing orders, and maintaining the cleanliness of your workstation.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Cook and package batches of food which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold. Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously, while in a fast-pace environment.
- Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
- Recommend cost-saving cooking techniques or processes
- Handle cash and credit card transactions (cashier)
- Manage a register in accordance with POS guidelines (cashier)
- Recommend additional and/or alternative purchase choices (cashier)
- Replenish inventory and stock
- Develop strong internal customer relationships
- Effectively communicate with team and managers
- Problem solving and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to complete a shift without restraint, including but not limited to, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 60lbs.
- Flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment
- Meet and exceed personal and team sales goals
- Adhering to all company and health department food safety procedures
- Assisting with product preparation and assemble of orders
- Completing all store and position area cleaning tasks assigned
- Being cross trained for both the front and back of the house
- Working knowledge of local vendors/partners
- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
- Uphold brand and operational standards
- Assist supervisors to identify and resolve issues within the store
- Notify shift lead in advance of likely shortages
- Achieve or exceed budgeted sales and controllable expense goals
REQUIRMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 1 year of cook or cashier experience required
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and product documentation. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers, and management. Ability to communicate on the telephone with proper etiquette.
- Knowledge of basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to use calculator. Must be able to complete monetary transactions (with or without the POS System)
- Proven ability to develop relationships with customers and co-workers
- Ability to positively and pro-actively handle customer concerns and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Maintain a flexible schedule based on business needs, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 60lbs, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
- Ability to constantly move, talk, hear, reach, and stand. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
About SB&J Enterprises Inc.
SB&J Enterprises’ mission is to exceed the expectations of our guests, partners, affiliates and ourselves by passionately delivering quality product and exceptional service in an inviting environment, while strengthening the relationships and economy of our local communities.
SB&J Enterprises, Incorporated, a local leader in the airport concession industry, is a family-owned, minority business, operating in Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. For more than 30 years, SB&J Enterprises, has committed to providing both business and personal travelers, with quality products and outstanding service in a family-friendly environment.
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Civil Engineers play a vital role in the modern world and larger projects are often multi-national and multi-lingual.
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Two significant sub-disciplines of this important field are environmental engineering and structural engineering. The former being the use of engineering technology and solutions to protect and sustain the environment, while the latter is concerned with constructing buildings so they are able to withstand external forces such as heavy wind, earthquakes or traffic.
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Waste Water Treatment, Air Pollution
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Water Resources Engineering
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Telephone / teleconference interpreting is a practical way to bridge any language barriers. The interpreter is either located remotely (away from either party) or is with one of the parties. In both cases they deliver interpreting services through telephone conferencing.
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is used for international conferences, critical business discussions, seminars & symposiums. In this case, there are usually two to three interpreters situated in a booth, away from the audience, who take turns to interpret at high speed, changing over every 15-20 minutes to avoid fatigue.
The interpreters use headsets to listen to the message of the speaker and repeat it immediately (practically "simultaneously") in the target language for the benefit of relevant audience members.
Consecutive interpreting (also available with Video Remote Interpretation (VRI)) is the most common type of interpreting. It is used for business discussions, negotiations, contract exchanges, commercial, legal, technical discussions, medical or court hearings or on site inspections. The interpreter listens to the speaker, often making notes, and delivers the meaning in the target language afterwards. The interpreter may wait until a pause or the end, at which point they deliver a translation relatively quickly. Consecutive interpreting may also be used at conferences for panel discussions, Q&A sessions or private discussions between parties - at a stand or elsewhere.
TJC Global provides specialist interpreting and translation services in a wide array of specialist fields. Whatever your requirement, we can find the right linguist to assist you. If your industry or project-type is not listed here, please contact us directly with your enquiry.
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Writer: Tom Bodell
Date:Wednesday January 18 2012
WATFORD'S U18's make the long trip to Tyneside to face their Newcastle United counterparts tomorrow evening the 4th round of the F.A Youth Cup.
The Hornets head to St James' Park to do battle with the Magpies for the right to face Queens Park Rangers at home in round five.
David Hughes' team were 2-1 victors at Millwall in the 3rd round back in December, with goals from stand-in skipper Tommie Hoban and Bernard Mensah doing the damage. Left-bacl Kyle Connolly was sent-off late on.
The Magpies on the other hand, cruised to a 4-0 victory over fellow North East outfit, Darlington. Goals from Remi Streete, Marcus Maddison and Adam Campbell saw Dave Watson's side reach this stage.
Watford went far in last seasons F.A Youth Cup, reaching the quarter-finals where they eventually succumbed to victory against a strong Chelsea side.
Youth coach Hughes sat down with his squad yesterday ahead of the trip to the North East to discuss the venue for the match which will be held at St James' Park.
Talking to The Official Site, Hughes made it clear that his side would try and treat the tie like 'any other game':
'It's a massive stadium, but it won't be full, there won't be 52,000 people there and it is still a green pitch with white lines around the outside of it.
'We're not going to approach it any different from a football perspective.'
The young Hornets will however have one change to their usual match-day preparation as the side travel up to Tyneside today (Wednesday):
'What will be different is the preparation because we travel up the day before, which is with the intention of giving the lads the opportunity to perform to the best of their ability, and to give them a chance to progress.'
Toon coach Watson also stressed the importance of playing at such a big venue when speaking to the Newcastle United official site:
'For the kids it's the highlight of the year, the Youth Cup, and you feel a little bit of a buzz around the training ground as it gets closer and closer.
'And they know what to expect now. They've played at the Sports Direct and had a good feel for it now, so hopefully this time they can go and play a little bit better.
'The first time you play at a big stadium, with a crowd there and maybe the manager and the coaching staff from the first-team, there's a lot of pressure on the kids.'
The Goldenboys are without youth team skipper Matt Bevans and striker Bernard Mensah (a staunch Sunderland fan), both are sidelines with serious knee injuries.
Watson will be without forward JJ Hooper who recently underwent surgery on a hernia. Other than that, the former Everton and England defender has a 'strong squad' to choose from.
Entry is £3 for adults and £1.50 for concessions and you can pay at the turnstiles of the East Stand on the night.
I will be in the press box for this one thanks to my proximity to Newcastle and the kind gesture shown by the Magpies media department.
Make sure you follow @vitalwatford on Twitter for lives updates during the game.
Date:Wednesday January 18 2012
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WWE’s 2013 edition of the Money in the Bank pay-per-view from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia was one of the best events of the year thus far, and I was lucky enough to be in attendance during the show.
While my seats weren’t great—second level because I’m notoriously cheap—the view from the television side in the fifth row made for a great point-of-view for all of Sunday’s unpredictable action.
Experiencing any wrestling event live and interacting with the crowd is always a blast, but enjoying a PPV like Money in the Bank in a hotbed like Philadelphia made it even more special.
Which Stars Got the Biggest Cheers?
One of the reasons that the WWE felt comfortable holding a major PPV in Philadelphia is because of the crowds. The notoriously fickle crowds will not be told who or what to cheer for and will make their feelings well known.
There was definitely a strong contingent of casual wrestling fans in attendance, as face superstars like Sheamus and Randy Orton were cheered heavily. In the same vein, the entire crowd exploded for the arrival of Daniel Bryan and CM Punk.
Philadelphia also had to give the WWE a boost with the ability to determine which superstars should be cheered instead of booed.
Not only did the City of Brotherly Love ensure Ziggler is a face from now on with a boisterous reaction, but the ability to turn Ambrose, Fandango, Cody Rhodes, Damien Sandow and the rest of the heels in the ladder match into household names also made the night special.
Add in the expected explosion of excitement over the returning Rob Van Dam to a Philadelphia crowd that watched him grow up in ECW, and there weren’t too many portions of the show that weren’t filled with noise.
The ultimate show of respect, though, came for Mark Henry in the WWE Championship match. While there were very vocal clusters of Cena fans throughout the arena, the building exploded in applause and cheers for The World’s Strongest Man.
While Henry may be a heel, Philadelphia appreciates hard work and gave him a face reception accordingly.
Which Stars Got the Biggest Jeers?
The biggest boos in Philadelphia were the same as they were in every smart wrestling town in the United States, as they were directed at WWE champion John Cena.
There are always groups of fans that love Cena relentlessly, but in cities like Philadelphia and New York, there is a contingent of passionate supporters just as strong that hates the champ relentlessly.
The Wells Fargo Center was its loudest overall when Cena hit the ring.
While the fans kept quiet for matches they didn’t like—Ryback vs. Chris Jericho, AJ Lee vs. Kaitlyn and The Miz vs. Curtis Axel received lackluster reactions—the biggest boos not related to Cena came for AJ after she cost Ziggler his chance at the title.
Ziggler had received one of the biggest pops of the night, and with the entire arena pulling for him to win the title, AJ’s interference caused the crowd to destroy the diva and find even more sympathy for the turning star.
What You Missed on PPV
While the PPV telecast typically catches most of the in-ring action, there are always changes and improvisations that slip past the cameras. The most notable on Sunday was the amount of injuries in the WWE Championship Money in the Bank ladder match.
How did the Philadelphia crowd come across on PPV?
Van Dam was busted up early in the match and was attended to by ringside doctors. The same was true for Christian and Punk. With WWE.com reporting about RVD’s and Punk’s injuries and PWInsider, via Wrestling Inc., reporting Christian’s injuries, it was great to see how fast the medical personnel reacted and handled the situations.
As hard as it might be to believe, the crowd was very respectful from my point-of-view and I saw no fans being asked to leave the arena for bad behavior. While Philadelphia has a bad reputation, we stayed classy on Sunday.
The experience of being at a live show is one of a kind. Not only do you see a great show, but you also get to enjoy it with fellow hardcore wrestling fans. While there are too many stories to tell, let’s just say most fans of the sport are very unique.
What Fans Should Never Do Again
After all the observations I made at the Wells Fargo Center, this last portion of the article will be one diehard fan’s plea to the rest of the wrestling community.
There are a few chants that must stop immediately.
Philadelphia was guilty of falling into this rut as well, and when new Raw general manager Brad Maddox was speaking about Vickie Guerrero, the crowd chanted "What?" at him. This must stop.
Unless Stone Cold comes through the curtain, there is no reason for the crowd to chant the word "what" ever again. It takes away from the story and can ruin a great segment.
Add in the Goldberg chants for Ryback and the Sexual Chocolate chants for Mark Henry, and there is no excuse for the crowd to attempt to put themselves over at a show. We should be there to have fun and be raucous, but in a light-hearted way.
Stop being so smarky and just have fun, WWE Universe!
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Cocoa butter might bring to mind decadent desserts like chocolate bars, fudge layer cake, and chocolate chip ice cream. Yet this tasty ingredient is also a staple in skin creams and other health and beauty products. Unlike the cocoa butter in your dessert, the one in your skin care regimen won’t make you gain weight. But can it improve your appearance?
Cocoa butter is a type of fat that comes from cocoa beans. To harness cocoa butter, the beans are taken out of the larger cacao plant. Then they’re roasted, stripped, and pressed to separate out the fat—the cocoa butter. The remnants are then processed into cocoa powder.
Cocoa has been used in medicine for around 3,000 years. It was a favorite ingredient of the ancient Aztecs and Mayans, who even used cocoa for currency. More recently, researchers have discovered that compounds called phytochemicals in cocoa might help keep both your body and skin healthy.
Can cocoa butter really improve your skin’s appearance? Let’s take a look at the science behind the claims about this sweet beauty treat.
Cocoa butter is high in fatty acids, which is why it’s often touted for its ability to hydrate and nourish the skin and improve elasticity. The fat in cocoa butter forms a protective barrier over skin to hold in moisture.
Cocoa butter is also rich in natural plant compounds called phytochemicals. These substances may improve blood flow to the skin and slow skin aging by protecting against damage from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
One common use of cocoa butter is to smooth scars, wrinkles, and other marks on the skin. Many women believe cocoa butter creams and lotions can be used during and after pregnancy to prevent and minimize the appearance of stretch marks. Cocoa butter has also been promoted to heal rashes from conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
Cocoa butter might smell good and feel luxurious when you rub it on your body, but there isn’t much proof that it will improve your skin’s appearance. When it comes to treating scars and stretch marks, so far the research isn’t very compelling. Recent
Some research does suggest that cocoa butter has the potential to prevent and treat skin diseases. It may also protect the skin from damage that can lead to premature aging. These effects still need to be confirmed by future studies.
Because of its high fat content, cocoa butter has a richer, denser feel than many other moisturizers. It’s often compared to shea butter, which comes from the seeds of the shea tree found in West and Central Africa.
Shea butter is also high in fatty acids, although it doesn’t smell as sweet as cocoa butter. Unlike cocoa butter, shea butter contains vitamins that are thought to help repair skin damage and speed healing.
You’ll often see cocoa butter as an ingredient in body lotions and creams. Because it’s edible, it’s also an additive in some lip balms. Many cocoa butter products have added sunscreen or vitamins. You can rub one of these cocoa butter products on your skin or lips every day as part of your skin care regimen.
Many cocoa butter lotions and other products contain only a small amount of cocoa butter, along with other ingredients and additives. If you’re looking for purity, buy it in stick form, which contains 100 percent cocoa butter. Or, if you’re concerned about additives, get a piece of whole, unrefined cocoa butter and melt it in hot water to make your own products.
Some do-it-yourselfers have gone beyond basic creams and lotions. They’ve created their own home lines of cocoa butter skin care products. Some people combine cocoa butter with various oils—such as coconut or vitamin E oil—and use the mixture as a moisturizing shampoo. Others use it to make their own shaving lotion.
Cocoa butter is considered safe to use on your skin. The makers of cocoa butter creams say it’s safe to use during pregnancy. For people who are sensitive to cocoa butter or other ingredients found in cocoa butter products, it may cause a rash or other allergic reaction.
Some have questioned the effects of the ingredients added to cocoa butter products. A
Many people use cocoa butter because they like how it feels on their skin, or they believe it improves their skin’s appearance. There’s no harm in trying one of these products—unless you’re sensitive to cocoa butter.
You can find cocoa butter formulas in supermarkets, drug stores, online, and at natural food stores. If you’re concerned about additives, buy 100 percent cocoa butter and make your own skin care products.
Remember, these products haven’t been proven to improve skin tone, fade wrinkles, or reduce stretch marks. Most evidence supporting these claims is anecdotal.
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Macy Gray born Natalie Renée McIntyre; September 6, 1967 is an American R&B, jazz and soul singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actress, known for her distinctive raspy voice, and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday.
Gray has released six studio albums, and received five Grammy Award nominations, winning one. She has appeared in a number of films, including Training Day, Spider-Man, Scary Movie 3, Lackawanna Blues, Idlewild and For Colored Girls. Gray is best known for her international hit single “I Try“, taken from her multi-platinum debut album On How Life Is.
In 2016, Gray made a large artistic leap by changing labels to record an album produced with binaural sound. Stripped (Chesky Records, 2016) marked the singer’s first steps into the world of audiophile recordings.
Natalie McIntyre was born in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Laura McIntyre, a math schoolteacher, and Otis Jones who left when she was a baby. Her stepfather was a steelworker, and she has a sister who would become a biology teacher. She began piano lessons at age seven. A childhood bicycle mishap resulted in her noticing a mailbox of a man named Macy Gray; she used the name in stories she wrote and later decided to use it as her stage name.
Gray attended school with Brian Warner (later known as musician Marilyn Manson) although they did not know each other. She attended more than one high school including a boarding school which asked her to leave due to her behavior.
She attended college at the University of Southern California and studied scriptwriting.
Idris Akuna Elba
Born 6 September 1972. He is an English actor, musician and DJ. He is known for playing the narcotrafficker Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire, DCI John Luther on the BBC One series Luther, and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). He has been nominated four times for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film, winning one, and was nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Elba appeared in Ridley Scott‘s American Gangster (2007), Takers (2010), Thor (2011), Prometheus (2012), Pacific Rim (2013), Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Beasts of No Nation (2015), for which he received BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. In 2016, he voiced Chief Bogo in Zootopia, Shere Khan in The Jungle Book, Fluke in Finding Dory and played the role of Krall in Star Trek Beyond. He will make his directorial debut with an adaptation of the 1992 novel Yardie by Victor Headley.
In addition to his acting work, Elba is a DJ under the moniker DJ Big Driis (or Big Driis the Londoner) and a hip hop and soulmusician. In 2016, he was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World.
An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born on 6 September 1972 in Hackney. His father, Winston, was a Sierra Leonean and worked in the Ford motor factory at Dagenham, while his mother, Eve, was a Ghanaian. Elba’s parents were married in Sierra Leone and later moved to London. Elba was brought up in Hackney and East Ham, and shortened his first name from Idrissa to “Idris” at school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting. He credits The Stage with giving him his first big break; having seen an advertisement for a play in a newspaper, Elba auditioned and met his first agent while performing in the role.
In 1986, he began helping an uncle with his wedding DJ business; within a year, he had started his own DJ company with some of his friends.
Elba left school in 1988, and won a place in the National Youth Music Theatre thanks to a £1,500 Prince’s Trust grant. His first acting role was in Crimewatch murder reconstructions. To support himself between roles in Crimewatch reconstructions, he worked in jobs such as tyre-fitting, cold call advertising sales, and working night shifts at Ford Dagenham. He was working in nightclubs, under the DJ nickname “Big Driis”, aged nineteen, but began auditioning for television roles in his early-twenties.
Naomie Melanie Harris
Naomie was born on 6 September 1976) is an English actress. She started her career as a child actress, appearing on the children television series Simon and the Witch in 1987. She played voodoo witch Tia Dalma in the second and third Pirates of the Caribbean films, Selena in 28 Days Later, and Winnie Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. She played Eve Moneypenny in the James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre. In 2016, she starred in the critically acclaimed film Moonlight; a performance which earned her several nominations for Best Supporting Actress awards, including the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and the Academy Award.
Harris was born in Islington, London, where she was raised. Harris’ mother, Lisselle Kayla, came to London as a child with her parents from Jamaica, and her father, a fashion designer, came there from Trinidad. They separated before she was born, and Harris was raised by her mother and has no relationship with her father. Her mother later remarried and Harris has two younger half-siblings. Her mother worked as a screenwriter on EastEnders and is now a healer. Harris attended London’s St Marylebone School, before attending Woodhouse College as a 6th form student. She graduated from Pembroke College, Cambridge in 1998 with a degree in Social and Political Sciences. Harris gained her training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. | <urn:uuid:c6ce09ed-fe27-40ad-a3fe-1fad372db461> | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | https://askingradio.com/celebrity-birthdays-september-6/ | 2017-11-19T02:52:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934805265.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20171119023719-20171119043719-00720.warc.gz | en | 0.983813 | 1,250 |
Ad networks and ad exchanges serve similar functions. In general, they both collect free inventory from publishers in one location and sell it to advertisers. Both can be incorporated with demand and supply-side networks, allowing for programmatic ad buying and selling.
As a result, it’s difficult to distinguish between certain technology platforms, particularly if you depend on your DSP, who has little to no idea how it buys inventory and where it comes from. The sooner you decode those principles, the greater your chances of quickly optimizing your company and improving your brand.
In this article, we’ll look at ad networks vs ad exchanges, by highlighting their main differences, and what role they play in ad monetization.
What is an Ad Network?
The general definition of an ad network is a media company-aggregator that acquires inventory from various publishers and sells it to advertisers or agencies. It is primarily the display, smartphone, and video inventory.
When media purchasing became too difficult in the early 2000s, an advertisement network simplified the market by acting as an intermediary between the buying and selling sides.
What is an Ad Exchange?
By definition, an advertising exchange is a digital platform supply and demand parties (including publishers, advertisers, ad networks, DSPs, etc.) buy and sell inventory directly, without involving an intermediary. In most cases, ad exchanges run auctions and offer inventory to the highest bidder on an impression-by-impression basis, using real-time bidding technology.
To summarize, this type of marketplace arose in response to publishers’ need to sell their excess inventory.
How Does It Function?
Ad Network: Ad networks are usually companies that aggregate and curate publishers’ ad inventories, market them to advertisers, and charge a fee. Ad networks do the heavy lifting for publishers by categorizing ad inventories based on demographics, behavioral traits, or background. Ad inventories are purchased and sold in large quantities.
Ad Exchange: In the technical context, an ad exchange is a platform that allows advertisers, agencies, demand-side platforms (DSP), publishers, and supply-side platforms (SSP) to engage in the transaction. Since ad impressions are sold in real-time via a software program, the media buying process is highly transparent.
Ad networks appeared in the digital advertising industry to make the media purchasing process more manageable, but they did not provide much clarification. Publishers have no idea who buys their inventory, and advertisers have no idea where their advertisement will appear.
In the case of ad exchanges, all parties involved have access to the details. Furthermore, since the programmatic exchange operates automatically through RTB technology, it provides transparency in terms of how and what specifics of the transaction are provided.
Advertisers can receive more premium placements by partnering with an ad network, which comes with a premium charge but also guarantees the acquisition of exclusive inventories. This is particularly true for premium ad networks. There are also network topics (which are based on particular verticals) and inventory-specific networks such as mobile, video, and others.
An ad exchange network may also have a specific inventory — for example, there may be a display, video, or mobile ad exchange on the market. Although publishers do not obtain the best price for inventory sold via an ad exchange, they may still sell the remaining advertising placements to maximize their revenue.
Inventory pricing within an advertising network is calculated by the ad network and it’s based on inventory value estimates. The price is set and cannot be adjusted.
When it comes to ad exchanges, the price of inventory fluctuates based on bids produced by the sell side through RTB auction. Similar to a traditional auction, the bid is won by the advertiser who offers the highest price for ad placement.
Ad network vs Ad exchange – In conclusion
Ad exchanges operate in a completely different manner than ad networks in terms of selling publisher inventory. Via:
- Selling each impression individually in real-time;
- Encouraging direct competition between advertisers;
- Providing both advertisers and publishers greater levels of transparency;
- Reducing administrative friction associated with selling and delivering ads, ad exchanges drive advertisers to pay higher CPMs and leave publishers with a greater percentage of ad spend.;
For publishers, this represents a huge opportunity. That is not to suggest that publishers should abandon ad networks entirely. Ad networks continue to act as a middleman between buyers and sellers. They actually buy a lot of inventory on ad exchanges. As a result, when publishers use ad exchange, they communicate with far more ad networks than they would if they had a direct relationship. CPMs rise as a result of the rivalry. Furthermore, the floor pricing mechanism offered by ad exchanges means that publishers can make their inventory accessible to the Market, but the Market can only serve it if it can outbid the publisher’s fallback ad. | <urn:uuid:c44126b9-2b34-4c04-989e-f1ae3c6ed658> | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | https://www.pubgalaxy.com/ad-exchange-vs-ad-network/ | 2021-06-13T14:32:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487608856.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20210613131257-20210613161257-00433.warc.gz | en | 0.951104 | 1,003 |
Shining Your Divine Light
Message From Archangel Zadkiel ~ February 2021
Transmitted Through Linda Robinson
Greetings Beloved Ones,
WE ARE Archangels Zadkiel and Amethyst, and we greet you with Love. Today, we wish to discuss shining your Divine Light.
You have entered into a new era of higher frequency Light. It has permeated the Universe and all of Creation. It is truly a time for advancement to higher levels.
The higher frequency Light is all around you. It is inviting you to incorporate it into your Being. As you do this, you are able to contain more Light. It permeates every cell and fiber of your Being. It can shift your energy on all levels, including body, mind, and spirit.
It brings new Light to your knowingness. You may have a new understanding of current knowledge, and you may receive completely new insights from the Higher Realms. It is inviting you to move forward on your journey.
The new Light is also calling you to consider how you can be of greater service in your daily life.
Everywhere you go, you emit a Light frequency. This is based on the quotient or frequency of Light that is contained within your Being. Your overall frequency is influenced by your thoughts, feelings, actions, and intentions. Everything is placed in a position of congruence with your concepts and reality.
Therefore, your Light frequency is within your control as to the degree of vibration that you wish to carry and radiate out.
It remains open to change and upward movement.
As you surround yourself with higher vibrational thoughts, emotions, actions, and intentions, your frequency rises. You are able to radiate a higher dimensional frequency.
When this occurs, your Divine Light begins to shine more brightly. This Light originates in your Divine Spark in your heart center. It is the part of you that connects you with All That Is and all of Creation.
Along with positive thoughts, feelings, actions, and intentions, you can increase your Light frequency by tuning in to your Divine Spark regularly.
The Divine Spark is like a sparkling jewel. It is there waiting for you to assist it in shining its radiant Light.
As with any jewel, it responds to loving care. It can be compared to a crystal that you keep cleaned and purified.
Your Divine Spark responds in much the same way. You can keep it cleaned and purified when you let go of lower vibrational thoughts and feelings which could be compared to a dull film surrounding it. As you process and let go of them, your Divine Spark begins to glow with new, brighter Light.
You can further enhance the brilliance of your Divine Spark by consciously focusing on higher qualities such as Love, compassion, and understanding. When you do this, your Divine Spark begins to draw greater quantities of Divine Light from Source, and your Light naturally begins to radiate out. The more you focus on these qualities, the more Light you will draw to you and be able to carry. Your Divine Spark will radiate out the Divine Light that you have drawn to you.
This is a very natural process that is part of the ascension journey of rising to higher dimensions while being of service in your current incarnation.
Your Divine Light can be a great inspiration to those around you.
This occurs naturally when you focus on higher frequency attributes and release those of a lower vibration. It is a process that is as simple as breathing in and out. You breathe out and release lower vibrational energy and breathe in that of a higher frequency.
To enhance this process, you may wish to set aside some time each day to focus on the higher frequency attributes, especially Love. When you focus on Universal Love and a desire for highest good for all, you draw the higher frequency Light to you. We are here to assist you in this process when you call on us.
Tune in to your heart center, and focus on your Divine Spark. Attune to the feeling and vibration of Divine Love and Light connecting with your Divine Spark. As you focus on this, your own Light frequency will increase, and you will radiate Divine Light in your surroundings and out into the Dimensions.
Beloveds, we are happy that you are focusing on Divine Love and shining your Divine Light.
Know that you are greatly loved.
WE ARE Archangels Zadkiel and Amethyst
…and We surround you with Love.
And so it is.
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Dear Struggling Mama,
I see you. Yes, you, the one hiding in the bathroom with her head in her hands. I know you just endured 40 minutes in mama hell as your little one had (yet another) homework meltdown. I heard her screaming and crying and saw her face turn tomato red as she released her frustration with clenched fists and kicking feet. I felt your frustration as you tried to explain the assignment to her (in between her gulps for air) and give examples of how to answer the questions. I sensed the effort you made to stay calm—count to 10, take deep breaths, and pray—and be sympathetic because you remembered losing your patience last time and how much you regretted it. I know how with each passing minute, your ears began hurting and you just wanted to run away and hide because the situation seemed hopeless. You felt hopeless. Beaten up. Exhausted. Just. Plain. Defeated.
No one ever told you it’d be this hard. How there would be moments, days even, when you didn’t like being a mama. Days when you couldn’t see past the endless crying, the long nights, the sore arms and back from the non-stop carrying, the power struggles with someone half your size, the feeling of having lost yourself. Days when you couldn’t see past your own tears.
I get why your kids say you go to the bathroom a lot ’cause that’s one of the few places you can hide. Even for just a minute to sob and breathe and splash cool water on your red-rimmed eyes. To let yourself fall apart before you need to pull yourself together again. To remove yourself from the situation because it is just that—a situation. An experience to struggle through and to learn from. Because this mamahood journey has a lot of !@#$% hard situations, and there’s still so much to learn about being a good parent.
You didn’t think it’d be so hard to love your kids. But it is. Not because they aren’t lovable (they are so lovable when they’re sleeping!), but because you’re human. You only have so much energy, attention, and patience to give. That’s why you struggle. But remember this: your child is struggling, too.
She is struggling to grow into her own skin. He is struggling to manage his emotions, his fears and frustrations at feeling helpless in this great big world. They are struggling to learn words, facts, and theories. They are struggling to feel accepted, valued, and loved—especially when they are not acting lovable.
And they are looking to you to help them.
Okay, so that’s not what you wanted to hear. But it’s the truth. You play one of the most important roles in your kid’s life. You’re their mama. The one who gets to witness their tantrums and meltdowns. The one who has more gray hair and wrinkles (and a secret stash of chocolate) than the other parent in the house. You are the one whom they trust enough to bare the darkest, scariest and craziest parts of themselves to.
You’re also the one who got a letter slipped through the crack of the bathroom door the day of the 40 minute meltdown. A letter written from the heart of your little one that made you cry and almost made the craziness you endured worth it.
There are not enough words to describe how hard parenting is. But there are also not enough words to express how humbling, amazing, and fulfilling it is, too.
So don’t give up. Hang in there, mama. You’re doing all right. Someone even thinks you’re the best. 🙂
A Struggling Mama (on a good day)
P.S. Do yourself a favor, frame this letter and hang it up in the bathroom for the next time (oh, yep, there will be a next time) you find yourself hiding there. And some chocolate, too. 😉
Here’s Adele’s song, “Remedy”, covered by Sara Marathas. These lyrics remind me of being a mom: “When the world seems so cruel and your heart makes you feel like a fool, I promise you will see that I will be, I will be your remedy.”
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Chinese exporters had a whacking great December, posting a year-to-year gain of 14.1 percent and giving China its first annual trade surplus in four years. The U.S. trade deficit grew by 15.8 percent in November, led primarily by imports of iPhones and other electronic gadgets.
What’s not to like, you ask. The Chinese economy is on the rebound; gross domestic product may reach the magical growth rate of 8 percent, which was thought beyond reach only last autumn. The U.S. trade stats suggest that American consumers are shopping again—a welcome sign that our frail recovery may be gaining some heft.
Continue on this path and the U.S. and China—leaving Europe out of this for now—may well emerge this year into a post-crisis phase of steady, sustainable growth. But neither nation will have done anything at all in the way of urgently needed structural reforms. It is the phenomenon of change amid no change, or no change amid change, take your pick.
Look at the mainland. After a miserable November, the monthly trade surplus bounced from $19.6 billion to $31.6 billion. For 2012 as a whole, the merchandise surplus was $231 billion, according to Beijing’s statistics, more than double last year’s numbers. What is more, the fastest-growing market for Chinese goods is now Southeast Asia, reflecting Beijing’s intention to diversify into emerging markets and away from advanced industrial nations. Exports to Southeast Asia grew by 20 percent in 2012.
Grind these numbers down to talcum powder and China’s growth in Southeast Asia, is from a very small base—even now it is only 10 percent of China’s total exports. The U.S. accounts for not quite twice that proportion, and its imports from China bounced 10.3 percent in December. The latter is a vastly more meaningful figure.
Mainland economists are pleased. They are relieved to report the return of upward momentum in the Chinese economy, primarily from the external sector.
But this makes plain that China is only the slightest trifle less dependent on exports than it was when it disclosed its latest five-year plan—a document issued in 2010 and promising a major shift away from exports and toward wage growth, domestic consumption, and investment. My bet: It may never get there, because Chinese citizens (if we get to call them that) are too politically restive and the leadership is spooked.
I see little to cheer for in any of this (apart from those Chinese who are politically resistant). Short-term gains can take delude some into thinking that China’s economy is on the rebound. A recovery of the sort China now appears to bank upon will put us in a perfect position to step back and wait for the next inflationary bubble, slump, and recession.
It is the same in the U.S., one must quickly add. Last year’s trade deficit (we do not have December numbers yet) looks as if it will land at around $545 billion, a smidge down from 2011. Economists are saying that higher imports—they rose by 3.8 percent in November—signal strengthening domestic consumption and business investment. This, they add, will outweigh that chronic overall deficit. In other words, take your eyes off the sluggish, 1 percent increase in exports.
I am not buying. What accounted for the rise in imports? Consumer electronics, which accounted for a fifth of all imports and rose to a record. That is not business investment. What about the deficit with China? Oh, that. It was $29 billion in November, down a touch from October’s $29.5 billion, which was an all-time record.
It has been five years now. America should be emerging into post-crisis growth a different kind of nation. It is hard to believe, but as recently as the early 1990s the U.S. savings rate
hovered just below 8 percent. Now it is less than half that and falling. Consumer spendinghttp://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/29/usa-economy-spending-idUSL1E8L... accounts for 70 percent of American economic activity. This is a picture-in-numbers of a disgracefully skewed economy.
Maybe neoliberal America and Communist China are ironically made for one another. The one cannot get off its consumer-goods addiction and begin to save and invest, and the other cannot stop investing in export industries because it is politically tippy. Everyone knows that when times are good nothing special gets done on the economic-policy side. These past few years were an opportunity in this respect—a missed opportunity, it now begins to seem—to put some needed reforms into place on both sides of the Pacific. | <urn:uuid:6df96ca0-fa4b-4519-b90c-74811eb22716> | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | http://hardware.www.thefiscaltimes.com/Columns/2013/01/14/US-and-China-Co-dependent-Trade-Rivals | 2019-12-09T14:21:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540518882.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20191209121316-20191209145316-00456.warc.gz | en | 0.958529 | 1,001 |
What does “bliss” mean to you? For me, it’s sharing this life with my partner, Chris. It’s being at the beach. It’s the way my canine roommate tries to spoon with me at night, her head on the pillow right next to mine. It’s watching It’s a Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve. It’s listening to the twins when they have a fit of giggles. It’s looking deeply into the eyes of a cow. It’s seeing an inspiration become reality. How beautiful is it when you can realize the bliss as you experience it? How incredible is it when you can recognize it and really savor it?
The absolutely lovely Bex, of Vegan Sparkles, referred to my last acai bowl as a bliss bowl, and I was quite taken by the name. I have to say, though, this acai bowl is much more deserving of the name. Cacao contains phenylethylamine, which causes the brain to release seratonin, giving you that euphoric, “feel good” feeling after consuming it. It also contains theobromine, a cousin to caffeine, and has a similar effect, without affecting your central nervous system. On top of that, cacao is thought to increase blood circulation, increase brain power, and slow the aging process. After having my first cacao-filled bliss bowl, I felt a natural “high.” It seemed that since this was not something my body was used to, I was very aware of it’s effects. My body was enjoying this chocolatey little treat. I sat for awhile, just embracing the euphoric feeling in my body.
In my last post, I discussed my tactics for getting more chocolate into my everyday life. Inspired by the deliciousness of my Cacao Quinoa Granola, I knew I needed to have an equally cacao-influenced acai bowl to enjoy with it. I paired the cacao powder with berries to make this acai bowl even more dreamy. I know I’m not introducing any new ideas here, but really, how awesome are berries combined with chocolate?
Though this is my favorite way to do acai bowls these days, and I had initially been looking for ways to enjoy chocolate every single day, I feel that I need to keep this bowl with all of it’s blissful powers as a “treat.” For me, it’s something to have every now and then, perhaps on a lazy weekend morning, when you can really be aware of the flavors and savor the bliss. Go on now- Treat yourself!
CACAO BERRY BLISS BOWL
makes 1 bowl
- 1/4 cup almond milk, or other vegan milk
- 1/2 banana
- 1 ¼ cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 acai packet
- 1 heaping tsp maca powder
- 1 – 2 T cacao powder (I like 1 ½ tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup Cacao Quinoa Granola (or granola of your choice), separated
- 1/2 banana, thinly sliced
- 2-3 strawberries, thinly sliced
- ½ cup of blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries (or a mixture of any of the three)
- 2 tsp cacao nibs
- 1 tsp hemp hearts (shelled hemp seeds)
- Choose the bowl that you are going to serve the acai bowl in, and place it in the freezer (optional, but this will keep the smoothie colder longer).
- Prepare your toppings, such as the slicing the strawberries and the half banana. Set aside.
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in your high-speed blender, and puree until smooth. You may need to scrape the sides a few times or stir it to break up clumps. This will be a thick smoothie.
- Remove the bowl from the freezer and pour 1/4 cup granola into the bottom of the bowl. Gently pour the smoothie on top of the granola (If the smoothie has started to liquify, you may want to place the blender canister in the freezer for about five minutes before pouring into the bowl). Top with the 1/2 cup of granola and sliced fruit. Sprinkle the cacao nibs and hemp seeds on top of the fruit and serve immediately. Enjoy!
What is your bliss?
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The NBA can be extremely difficult to watch at times because of the severe lack of talent on most teams. These teams often find themselves with the same issues that begin with paying players an absurd amount of money, when in reality they are worth the salary of a bench player or reserve. Many teams were extremely lucky with the “amnesty clause” that was issued in the new CBA and some teams have already put them into effect. Here are the top 10 most overrated players in the NBA today.
PG: Jose Calderon, Toronto Raptors
Calderon has averaged 9.8 points and 7 assists per game throughout his 6 years in the NBA, which don’t get me wrong, are pretty solid numbers. However he is still owed over $20 million for this season and the ’12-’13 season. While he may not get a lot of hype around the NBA, paying a player that kind of money for those numbers is absurd.
SG: Stephen Jackson, Milwaukee Bucks
He has always been a “me first” type of player and still has not figured out the difference between a good shot vs. a bad shot, however, Stephen Jackson still gets paid $10 million dollars a year. For some reason, most teams have viewed him as a valuable asset without realizing that he isn’t really that good in the first place. He really only scores a lot because of how many shots he throws up in a night.
SF: Rashard Lewis, Washington Wizards
After one good season with the Seattle Super Sonics, the Orlando Magic decided to give Lewis a contract for 6 years worth $118 million that offered a guaranteed $22 million in the final two years of the contract making him the second highest paid player in the NBA right now. That seems a bit high for someone averaging 8.5 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist per game.
PF: Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls
I hate to say it, being a Bulls fan, but Boozers contract and output have just not added up in the time he has played for the Bulls. Most Bulls fans knew that he was not a great defender, but many were surprised at just how bad he was at defense. Boozer has also struggled mightily when it comes to playing well in big games (2011 playoffs) but he is nowhere near washed up and still has the potential to live up to some of the expectations of a $75 million contract.
C: Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks
Chandler has never really lived up to the expectations of a 2nd overall draft selection in 2001. Right after being traded, he was sent to the Bulls for Elton Brand and Chicago was supposed to have a dominant front court in Chandler and Eddy Curry which never worked out. Since then Chandler was traded to New Orleans, then signed a deal with the Bobcats, then a one year deal with the Bobcats, then won a championship with the Mavs and just recently signed a four year $58 million contract with the Knicks. $14.5 million over four years is a lot considering he’s not a scorer, he’s very injury prone and really only offers defense and rebounding.
Honorable Mention: Jameer Nelson, PG – Orlando Magic; Ben Gordon, SG – Detroit Pistons; Hedo Turkoglu, SF – Orlando Magic; Andray Blatche, PF – Washington Wizards; JaVale McGee, C – Washington Wizards
PG: Derek Fisher, Los Angeles Lakers
Yes, Derek Fisher has hit some big shots for the Lakers in big situations, but what else does he really offer that back up Steve Blake can’t? Fisher is 37 years old and has a tough time sticking with a lot of guards in the NBA. He really only can shoot 3’s and has few steps since the Lakers won their last championship.
SG: Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors
Many people will be shocked by the thought of Monta being overrated, but what has he accomplished in his career? He obviously can score, which is not very difficult in the West because most teams don’t know what defense is, but he takes too many shots and can be out of control in crucial situations. He also shoots 25 percent from beyond the arc. He is a good player, but he would be much better suited as a secondary option for a different team.
SF: Richard Jefferson, San Antonio Spurs
Jefferson is a typical Spurs type player who is past his prime, but could still fit in somewhere as a role player. Paying him $10 million a year for 10 points a game is way too high for a 31 year old who’s best years are three years behind him.
PF: Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Most people won’t agree with me here, but the fact is that the hype surrounding Griffin doesn’t even come close to Blake Griffin the basketball player. As of right now, the only thing that makes him seem so good are all of the ridiculous dunks he is able to pull off. However, does dunking the ball really make you a good basketball player? Ask the guys from the And 1 Mixtape tours who never made it in the league but could do 720 dunks. That being said, Blake obviously has a ton of room for improvement and will hopefully be able to shoot a consistent jumper or free throw someday, but there is no way that he should be in the starting line up of the All Star game over Kevin Love or even LaMarcus Aldridge. Right now, Love is averaging 4 more points and 3 more rebounds.
C: Kendrick Perkins, Oklahoma City Thunder
Perkins has been known as a bruiser his whole career, but he gets way too much credit for fouling people and nasty facial expressions. He is a solid defender, but the Thunder are basically playing 4 on 5 on offense with Perkins averaging 4 ppg and 5 rpg which both rank in the bottom five of all starting centers in the West.
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The Benefits And Risks Of Using Baking Soda To Remove Tartar From Teeth
Are you looking for a safe and effective way to remove tartar from your teeth? Baking soda may be the answer! Although baking soda is a natural product, it can also have some side effects. In this article, we will explore the benefits and risks of using baking soda to remove tartar from teeth.
How does baking soda remove tartar
Tartar is a yellowish or brownish deposit that forms on teeth. It is caused by a combination of plaque and bacteria. Baking soda can remove tartar because it is abrasive. This means that it can scrub away the deposit. Baking soda is also alkaline. This means that it can neutralize the acids that cause tartar to form.
What are the benefits of removing tartar with baking soda
Baking soda is one of the most effective natural remedies for removing tartar from your teeth. It is a mild abrasive that can help to scrub away the build-up of plaque and tartar on your teeth. Additionally, baking soda is alkaline, which can help to neutralize the acids in your mouth that contribute to tooth decay.
How often should I use baking soda to remove tartar
It is recommended that you use baking soda to remove tartar at least once a week. This will help to keep your teeth clean and free of plaque. Baking soda is a natural cleanser and can help to whiten your teeth.
What is the best way to use baking soda to remove tartar
Baking soda is a natural cleaning agent that can be used to remove tartar from your teeth. All you need to do is mix baking soda with water to form a paste, then apply the paste to your teeth and scrub gently. Rinse your mouth well afterwards. You can also use baking soda to brush your teeth on a regular basis as a way to prevent tartar buildup.
Is baking soda safe to use on my teeth
Yes, baking soda is safe to use on your teeth. In fact, it’s often used as a natural toothpaste because it’s gentle and effective at cleaning teeth. However, be sure to use it in moderation, as too much baking soda can actually damage your tooth enamel. If you do choose to use baking soda on your teeth, be sure to rinse your mouth out thoroughly afterwards to remove any residue.
How long does it take for baking soda to remove tartar
If you’re wondering how long it takes for baking soda to remove tartar, the answer is quite simple. All you need is about two minutes and a half. Just wet your toothbrush, dip it in some baking soda, and brush away. It’s that easy!
What are the side effects of using baking soda to remove tartar
Baking soda is a common household ingredient that can be used for many purposes, including cleaning and baking. It’s also a popular home remedy for removing tartar from teeth. While baking soda can be effective at removing tartar, it’s important to be aware of the potential side effects before using it.
The most common side effect of using baking soda to remove tartar is tooth sensitivity. This is because baking soda is abrasive and can wear down the enamel on your teeth. If you have sensitive teeth, you may want to avoid using baking soda or only use it occasionally.
Another potential side effect of using baking soda to remove tartar is gum irritation. Baking soda can be irritating to the gums, so if you have sensitive gums, you may want to avoid using it.
If you do decide to use baking soda to remove tartar, be sure to brush your teeth gently and rinse well afterwards. You may also want to consider using a toothpaste that contains fluoride to help protect your teeth from the effects of the baking soda.
Will baking soda harm my tooth enamel
Baking soda is a natural cleaning agent that can be used to clean your teeth. However, baking soda can also harm your tooth enamel if it is not used properly. When using baking soda to brush your teeth, be sure to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and to brush gently. You should also rinse your mouth with water after brushing with baking soda. If you are concerned about harming your tooth enamel, talk to your dentist about the best way to clean your teeth.
Can I use baking soda to remove tartar every day
Yes, you can use baking soda to remove tartar every day! Just mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda with 1/2 cup of warm water and swish it around in your mouth for two minutes. Spit it out and rinse with water. You should do this once a day for best results.
What should I do if I accidentally swallow baking soda while removing tartar from my teeth
If you accidentally swallow baking soda while removing tartar from your teeth, there is no need to be alarmed. Baking soda is a common household ingredient that is safe to consume in small amounts. However, if you have swallowed a large amount of baking soda, it is best to drink plenty of fluids and seek medical attention immediately. | <urn:uuid:3dfa2a65-b95c-474c-ab42-0408afe53b22> | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | https://toothfaqs.com/baking-soda-to-remove-tartar/ | 2023-03-29T07:29:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948951.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20230329054547-20230329084547-00756.warc.gz | en | 0.928831 | 1,072 |
No. 71 Oysters at Jax Fish House Glendale 650 South Colorado Boulevard 303-756-6449
Now that we're back into months containing the letter "r," it's safe to eat oysters again, right? That old superstition hasn't held much water since the advent of modern refrigeration, but there's some truth to the idea that oysters just taste better as the waters they live in cool. Jax Fish House does a great job of bringing in the freshest and most flavorful bivalves year round; we're particular fans of the fish house's newest metro-area location in the CitySet development in Glendale. The wide-open space with its clean, modern lines and ample sunlight seems perfect for knocking back Kumamotos, Wellfleets or whatever other varieties Jax and its knowledgeable staff are serving up.
See also: 100 Favorite Dishes of 2014
When Gretchen Kurtz reviewed Jax earlier this year, she said the servers are so familiar with the oysters there that "they're able to rattle off with the comfort of someone who's slurped more than a few, talking about the differences between East and West coasts in a non-pedantic way that encourages oyster neophytes to take the slippery plunge."
The expertise is immediately apparent if you sit at the oyster bar, where shells are deftly split open, keeping the liquor from spilling out in the process. A little lemon, cocktail sauce and horseradish grace each icy platter, but whether you go for sweet and petite or big and briny, you can skip the condiments, safe in the knowledge that not only has Jax been handling some of the highest-quality seafood in the area since 1994, but that the destination is so popular you'll never be served oysters that aren't impeccably fresh. So slurp away no matter what the month; Jax has the knowledge and experience to make this simplest of all seafood dishes shine every time.
In advance of the Best of Denver 2015, we're already loading our plates with contenders for the best dishes in the city. And over the next nine months, we'll be sharing many of them with you, counting down (in no particular order) one hundred of our favorite dishes before the the Best of Denver 2015 hits the streets on March 26. In the meantime, if there's a dish you think we need to try, tell us about it in the comments section below, or shoot us an e-mail at [email protected].
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Dominion has filed requests for declaratory judgments alleging that Direct Energy and Calpine Energy Solutions, two competitive service providers (“CSPs”), are not providing full renewable energy service to their customers. Dominion’s argument is based on a claim that these CSPs do not have “control” of sufficient renewable energy resources in order to provide lawful renewable energy service. Dominion’s pleadings do not define “control” or the standards that Dominion believes should be imposed on competitive suppliers. Direct Energy and Calpine are attempting to serve customers pursuant to Va. Code § 56-577 A 5, which allows CSPs to provide 100% renewable energy service to customers if the incumbent utility does not offer an approved 100% renewable energy tariff. (Dominion has filed a request for approval of what it characterizes as a 100% renewable tariff, which is currently pending before the SCC. The CSPs have alleged that Dominion’s pleadings in this case are part of an effort to “run out the clock,” to prevent customers from enrolling with CSPs before Dominion’s tariff is approved and forecloses customer choice for renewable energy.)
The respondents filed legal briefs on August 16. The respondents, including the CSPs and other interested parties, all argued that Dominion is requesting an unreasonable “real time” or “around-the-block” supply standard that the SCC has never endorsed. The SCC has previously found that, for purposes of Section A 5, it is reasonable for a CSP to match customer usage with renewable energy on a monthly basis. A hearing on the briefs will be held on August 20.
(2) Solar advocates file comments opposing Dominion’s request to market low-quality RECs – Case No. PUR-2019-00081
Dominion is requesting SCC approval to market a new, lower-cost renewable energy credit (“REC”) purchase option to its customers. Under the proposed rate schedule, designated Rider REC, customers could purchase such RECs to match up to 100% of their energy usage by paying a premium of 0.10 cents/kWh. The RECs may be associated with any “renewable energy” resource, as that term is defined in Va. Code § 56-576. The new REC rate schedule would allow Dominion to sell RECs “without the requirement of meeting certain Green-e certification requirements, such as criteria related to the age or length of time a renewable generation source has been in service.” This means, for example, Dominion could market RECs that are produced from facilities more than 15 years old. There does not appear to be any vintage requirement for the RECs either. According to Dominion, “[this] lower cost Rider REC option aims to build on the success of the long-standing Green Power Program by broadening the geographic boundaries and available renewable energy supply options from which RECs will be procured on customers’ behalf.” One public commenter characterized Rider REC as “the dregs of the renewable energy category, the stuff that isn’t good enough for [Dominion’s existing REC tariff].”
On August 15, several parties, including the Maryland-DC-Delaware Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (“MDV-SEIA”), filed comments in opposition the proposal. MDV-SEIA argued that Rider REC would not support the development of any new renewable energy resources and cautioned that customers might mistakenly believe that, by paying the Rider REC premium, they would be doing something good for the environment. A Charlottesville solar developer, Sun Tribe Solar, also expressed concerns with the proposal and urged the Commission, if it approves the rate schedule, to require Dominion to fully disclose the age and source of the RECs being sold under the program. There is no deadline for the Commission to approve or reject Rider REC.
(3) SCC approves new Dominion fuel rider – Case No. PUR-2019-00070
On August 15, the SCC approved Dominion’s request to adjust its fuel recovery rider. The SCC approved a reduction to the current fuel rider, from 2.83 cents per kWh to 2.32 cents per kWh. In Virginia, fuel costs (including purchased power expenses) are recovered through the fuel rider with no rate of return applied. Dominion stated that the reduction in the fuel rate was due primarily to the addition of the “highly efficient” Greensville natural gas plant, which came online in December, 2018. Other contributing factors cited by Dominion include revised commodity price forecasts, the addition of new solar generation resources to its portfolio, and the retirement of several coal units. A typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month should see a monthly bill reduction of $2.84.
(4) Hearing Examiner files recommendation regarding Dominion’s proposal to recover additional costs of undergrounding – Case No. PUR-2019-00046
Dominion requested cost recovery for an additional 246 miles of undergrounding at an estimated cost of $500,000 per mile. The revenue requirement for the next phase of Dominion’s Strategic Undergrounding Program (“SUP”) is $51 million and will result in a $1.33 monthly charge for a residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month.
The hearing examiner rejected Dominion’s argument that the revenue requirement should be calculated using a higher rate of return of 10.75%, as opposed to Dominion’s current rate of return of 9.2%. (Dominion is requesting, in another case, that the SCC increase its rate of return to 10.75%.) The Hearing Examiner also recommended that Dominion file regular reliability updates so the Commission can assess whether, and to what extent, the undergrounding program is increasing reliability. The SCC originally rejected Dominion’s SUP in 2015, finding that the proposed spending was not justified. Subsequently, the General Assembly passed legislation requiring the Commission to approve future undergrounding programs. As a result, the SCC must authorize rate increases for undergrounding regardless of whether the programs will provide benefits to customers. | <urn:uuid:51426806-69ae-46d9-8820-4290465d7a00> | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | https://www.albertpollard.com/blog | 2019-08-25T08:03:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027323221.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20190825062944-20190825084944-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.937667 | 1,269 |
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Bieneck, Hellmuth, born 07-11-1887 in Krotoschin, Province of Posen, joined the Army on 27-03-1907 as a Fahnenjunker with the 4th Schlesische Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 157. He was promoted to Fähnrich on 18-11-1907, age 20 and to Leutnant on 18-08-1908. He was assigned as company leader of the 9th Westpreußischen Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 176 . On 01-06-1913 he was transferred to the Fliegertruppe for a pilot training in Leipzig until September 1913 and connected to the Flyer Battalion Nr.1 in Döberitz. With the begin of the first war he was a pilot with the Fortress Posen Flyer Department, following as pilot with the Field Flyer Department Nr 36 and promoted to Oberleutnant on 18-11-1914. Promoted to Hauptmann on 18-04-1916 with the command of the 301st Flyer Squadron in Palästina. He received the Iron Cross I and II Classe and the Ritterkreuz des Königlichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern with Schwertern, and the Österreichischen Militärverdienstkreuz III. Classe with the Kriegsdekoration . Returning home he joined the new Reichswehr on the military airfield in Brieg from 1919 until September 1920. From October 1920 he was connected as Chief of the 10th Company to the 16th Infantry Regiment. Promoted to Major on 01-04-1929 and retired from the service on 30-04-1929 and the next day he was as civilian appointed as leader of the secret pilot training in Lipezk near Moscow. He hold this position until 01-10-1929 and was transferred to the Reichswehrministerium RWM in Berlin as leader of the secret pilot training and again in Lipzek from 03-10-1930. After his return to Germany he again from 04-10-1930 until 04-04-1932 was the leader of the secret pilot training and from 05-07-1932 appointed as leader of the Group V of the German Passenger Flyer School in Braunschweig. Assigned from 01-03-1934 as Flyer Vize Commander, as Oberstleutnant now. He joined the new Hermann Goering Wehrmacht Luftwaffe from 01-04-1934 as Inspector of the Flyer Schools in the Reichsluftfahrtministerium until the end of March 1935. Promoted to Oberst on 25-08-1939 and Chief of Staff of the Flyer Schools and Flyer Weapon Schools until end September 1936. Promoted to Generalmajor from 01-01-1938 and Higher Flight Command 5 until 01-07-1938 as he was transferred to the Staff of the 4th Luftwaffe Division until end January 1939. When the Sudeten Crises came to a head and with the threat of a conflict between Germany and Czechoslovakia his division together with the 3rd Luftwaffe Division had to prepare for counterattacks of the West allied forces. He was relieved of his command on 01-02-1939 en replaced by General der Flieger Alfred “Iron Keller” Keller and appointed to commander of the Higher Luftwaffe Schools in Berlin Gatow until 24-08-1939.
With the general mobilisation, Bieneck from 25-08-1939 was assigned as Commander of the Luftwaffe with Army Group C, under Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb which division during the invasion of Poland secured the West border with France. Bieneck was appointed as Commander of the Luftwaffe with the Army Group B, under Generalfeldmarschall Fedor von Bock, but at the end of the year already released. Promoted to Generalleutnant on 01-01-1940 and until 16-02-1941 Commander of the Higher Luftwaffe Schools. On 17-02-1941 appointed as Commanding General and Commander of the Air Region II in Posen and in this position promoted to General der Flieger and released on 15-01-1943 and landed in the not popular Führer Reserve until 06-04-1943 and awarded with the German Cross in Silber. He became the Commander of the Air Region of Königsberg, at the end of the war defended by General der Infantry Otto Lasch until 09-08-1944 and again in the Führer Reserve. Bieneck was retired from the Army on 31-12-1944, age 57, not useful for Hitler warfare anymore.
Death and burial ground of Bieneck, Hellmuth.
Consequently he was not taken prisoner of war and retired in Cologne. Hellmuth Bieneck died at the age of 84 on 08-03-1984 in Cologne and is buried on the Melaten cemetery of Cologne, but alas his gravestone is removed. | <urn:uuid:3c684638-6705-48e3-b93d-883477d799d4> | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | https://ww2gravestone.com/people/bieneck-hellmuth/ | 2019-11-12T22:06:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665767.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112202920-20191112230920-00144.warc.gz | en | 0.956083 | 1,100 |
WiMAX Provider Airband Expands Channel ProgramBy Sharon Linsenbach | Posted 2008-01-24 Email Print
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Airband is looking to attract resellers to its partner program, launching in March.
Fixed WiMAX provider Airband is searching for resellers to join its global partner program. The company's "agent" program, launched in October 2007, has already signed 30 partners.
Zane Long, vice president of indirect channel sales at Airband, said that while the agent program had been in effect for "the last couple years," the company hasn't focused on growing its indirect business until now. By adding reseller and wholesale partners to its indirect channel network, Long said in the next three to six months, the company plans to at least double the number of partners it has signed since October from 30 partners to at least 60. "This is a very strategic channel for Airband, and we have made monetary, marketing and training investments to develop our channel network."
An agent can sell all of Airband's services, including its fixed WiMAX, hosted VOIP and the company's fully managed firewall and VPN, though the services and products remain Airband branded and Airband handles the customer relationship and billing, according to the company. The reseller program, piloted in December and scheduled to be formally announced in March, will allow partners to sell Airband products under their own brand and manage their own customer relationships, billing and product support.
Long said since October, Airband has added channel partner field managers to all of its sales regions, conducts bi-monthly partner training seminars and offers partners an Airband Agent Web Portal with marketing and sales tools. Airband is sold across the United States and the company said it has more than 3,500 customers.
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Debbie Clavadetscher, president and founder of Spriritel, an Airband agent in southern California, said the agent program allows her to bring her clients a cost-effective IP solution very quickly. "We can bring [customers] Internet services sooner, on a much quicker installation timeframe," Clavadetscher said.
Currently, most of Spiritel's customers are implementing Airband's services as a redundant, secondary network, she said, as a backup in the event of a primary network failure. She said a secondary network would ensure that companies could communicate and continue to do business, even if their primary network went down. "Maybe [a customer] already has a primary network but they need a second one, and don't want to spend the same amount of money on a secondary network," she said. Airband lets her offer customers a secondary network that costs less, is installed quickly and gives them bandwidth flexibility, she said.
Airband's fixed WiMAX technology provides high-speed wireless connections over greater distances and at better signal quality than traditional Wi-Fi, said Long. "Wi-Fi creates Internet 'hot spots' in a much smaller range at private and commercial locations; [WiMAX] provides more bandwidth across a larger geographic area and better quality of service," Long said.
Airband builds numerous "base stations" in specific geographic areas and these send a wireless signal over ranges up to a 5 mile radius, Long said, and the base stations then broadcast and receive data through access points, typically located on top of tall buildings to ensure maximum range. The signal is received by Subscriber Units (SUs) at the customer’s building through either a point-to-multipoint or point-to-point configuration.
Because customers only need to install these subscriber units, installation is much faster than traditional wired or even some wireless services. "In many instances, our services can be up and running in days, so customers don’t have to wait for weeks – even months – to have their services activated," said Long.
The technology is especially attractive to businesses that may be at the "last mile" of traditional wired high-speed Internet access or businesses that need a constant wireless data signal across a large campus.
Long said the technology has other advantages including the ability for customers to specify the exact amount of bandwidth they need and the ability to quickly increase bandwidth as needed. "Our service is not restricted to traditional T-1 increments," Long said, which allow for an increase only in 1.5 Mbps increments. "Customers can get just the right amount of bandwidth they need, whether it's 2 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 12 Mbps up to Gigabit Ethernet speeds. If customers need additional bandwidth, it can be 'turned up' in a matter of hours," Long said. | <urn:uuid:a8bbcadd-09ba-4c2d-a3a5-bfca5b975794> | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | https://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/News/WiMAX-Provider-Airband-Expands-Channel-Program | 2017-12-12T10:25:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948515313.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20171212095356-20171212115356-00663.warc.gz | en | 0.967079 | 1,032 |
This Friday the 13th will see the draw for the second-largest MegaMillions pot in the lottery game’s history. No tickets in the 45 U.S. states that are part of the pooled playing area have matched all five numbers in the last 20 tries, and so the advertised prize is now $400 million. (The actual take-home amount would be $216 million after Uncle Sam takes a share. Compare that to the 259-million-to-one odds of winning and you’re still in the hole a bit.)
The biggest MegaMillions jackpot of all time was $656 million in March 2012, and that’s the biggest lottery pot of all time in the U.S. The Powerball game has had three jackpots between that amount and $400 million just in the last two years. All of those take a backseat to Spain’s Christmas lottery, the Sorteo Extraordinario de Navidad. Last year its main prize was just shy of $1 billion.
Around this time there’s always a lot of hand-wringing over the poor playing the lottery since being poor, they’re the least able to afford throwing what money they do have away. Since lotteries are pretty much a state-run enterprise, we’re told the game constitutes “a hidden tax on the poor.”
By the same token, the chance to not be poor in one fell swoop exerts a very real attraction—I like to think of it as deux ex lottery machina—and what’s the harm of a small splurge? Those, by the way, sum up the two traditional academic ways of examining the why the poor play—either it’s the only rational way to ever get out of poverty, or it demonstrates how lousy we are at understanding odds.
Perhaps if it was just a small splurge, there would be less hand-wringing. In fact, the poor spend a greater proportion of their income on lotteries than do the better off. (Of course, the mere fact of being poor suggests they spend a greater proportion of their income on just about everything relative to the well-off.) But they also spend more in absolute terms, as outlined in a new paper that seeks sociological reasons in addition to cognitive ones to explain why the poor play the lottery:
According to a national survey, households in the USA spend annually around $162 on lottery tickets, with low-income households spending around $289. These figures are double for those households who play lottery at least once a year; and for lottery players on incomes of less than $10,000 there is a per capita spending of $597. Demand for lottery tickets correlates not only with levels of income but also with a general lower socio-economic status as measured by lower educational levels, employment status and membership in an ethnic minority group.
In the new paper appearing in the journal Sociology, Jens Beckert and Mark Lutter of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies find data-based evidence from Lotto players in Germany for the intuitively attractive “strain” theory of play: If your life is crummy and you know it and you don’t feel in control, buying a dream with your lottery tickets reduces tension.
“Fantasy worlds stemming from the purchase of lottery tickets are comparatively cheap,” the authors write. “Lower social strata are excluded from most other ‘evocative’ consumer goods that also create dream worlds, for example status goods such as fine clothing, wines or luxury cars.” Isn’t that what Kiwi troubadour Lorde has been trying to tell us all summer: “We don’t care, we’re driving Cadillacs in our dreams.”
There’s a wealth of interview-based sociology bearing this out, but Beckert and Lutter conducted a nationwide survey to add quantitative rigor to those earlier qualitative findings. Playing Lotto helps us blow off steam. And here’s what else their survey confirmed: Income (low), age (middle), education (low), cohabitation (living together), and ethnicity (minority) were all predictors of greater lottery play, as was being bummed out or fatalistic. In the dry language of social science, “dissatisfaction is significantly related to lottery expenditure.”
There’s another major cultural driver—social contagion. If your friends or family are routinely playing, you probably will too. And if they spend a lot when they do play, you’re also likely to double down. And if friends or co-workers are pooling their purchases, you’re likely to chip in, too. Although I’ve always joined pools because I didn’t want to be the guy sitting there when everyone else conga-ed out the door to their new cars, the authors suggest the real attraction is being part of the team. “As a group activity, the utility of a shared lottery ticket is not defined primarily by the expected monetary return from a ticket – although in the minds of the players winning remains an evoked possibility – but by the secondary social effects which evolve from membership in the informal group.”
If we’re going to be poor, let’s be poor together. To quote Lorde again: “And we’ll never be royals. It don’t run in our blood/That kind of luxe just ain’t for us.”
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The scientists working with Sigrid Schwab, Priv.-Doz. Dr. Barbara Thorand and Professor Dr. Annette Peters from the Institute of Epidemiology II (EPI II) at the Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU) investigated the prevalence of dietary supplement use in the general population and determined daily intake amounts of ingested vitamins and minerals in supplement users.
The data are derived from the KORA-Age Study, which examines the association between lifestyle factors and health status in people aged 65 years or older in the area of Augsburg, Germany. Roughly 54 percent of the women and 34 percent of the men over 64 years of age take dietary supplements or medications containing vitamins, minerals or other substances such as omega-3 fatty acids or coenzyme Q10. In addition to the sex, the frequency of ingestion is associated with the level of education, physical activity, smoking habits and presence of a neurological disease. In women, the most frequently supplemented substances are magnesium and vitamin D, while in men they are magnesium and vitamin E. In both sexes, it was observed that the ingested doses of magnesium and vitamin E frequently exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels established by the European Food Safety Authority. The administered supplement quantities were too high in 20 percent of the female and 33 percent of the male participants regularly taking magnesium and in 8 and 14 percent, respectively, of the participants regularly taking vitamin E. In contrast, vitamin D, whose supplementation is frequently medically recommended in this age group because of its positive effect on bone metabolism, was taken by relatively few older people, the scientists reported.
“Current and population-based data on the intake of supplements in older people are largely missing for Europe. Nevertheless, this population group is of special interest due to the age-related nutrient deficits”, says Prof. Peters, Director of EPI II. “Industry and advertising appear to have a large influence on the selection of the preparations. Results such as these are therefore important in order to make it possible to give meaningful recommendations on dietary supplements for older people.”The aim of the KORA-Age Study is to identify factors associated with healthy and contented aging and to support the active participation of older people in social life. Original publication: Schwab, S. et al. (2013), The Use of Dietary Supplements among Older Persons in Southern Germany – Results from the KORA-Age Study, The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging; DOI 10.1007/s12603-013-0418-8
Schwab, S. et al. (2013), The Use of Dietary Supplements among Older Persons in Southern Germany – Results from the KORA-Age Study, The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, DOI number: 10.1007/s12603-013-0418-8
As German Research Center for Environmental Health, Helmholtz Zentrum München pursues the goal of developing personalized medical approaches for the prevention and therapy of major common diseases such as diabetes mellitus and lung diseases. To achieve this, it investigates the interaction of genetics, environmental factors and lifestyle. The Helmholtz Zentrum München has about 2,100 staff members and is headquartered in Neuherberg in the north of Munich. Helmholtz Zentrum München is a member of the Helmholtz Association, a community of 18 scientific-technical and medical-biological research centers with a total of about 34,000 staff members. www.helmholtz-muenchen.de www.helmholtz-muenchen.de
The Institute of Epidemiology II (EPI II) focuses on the assessment of environmental and lifestyle risk factors which jointly affect major chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and mental health. Research builds on the unique resources of the KORA cohort, the KORA myocardial infarction registry, and the KORA aerosol measurement station. Aging-related phenotypes have been added to the KORA research portfolio within the frame of the Research Consortium KORA-Age. The institute’s contributions are specifically relevant for the population as modifiable personal risk factors are being researched that could be influenced by the individual or by improving legislation for the protection of public health.
For more than 20 years, the research platform Cooperative Health Research in the Augsburg Region (KORA) has been collecting and analyzing data on the health of thousands of people living in the Augsburg region. The objective is to elucidate the effects of environmental factors, behavior and genes. KORA focuses on the development and course of chronic diseases, in particular myocardial infarction and diabetes mellitus. Risk factors are analyzed with regard to individual health behavior (e.g. smoking, diet, exercise), environmental factors (e.g. air pollution, noise) and genetics. From the perspective of health care research, questions regarding the utilization of health care resources and the cost of health care are also studied. www.helmholtz-muenchen.de/kora Scientific contact
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NEW DELHI (REUTERS) - India's parliament opened its last session before a general election on Wednesday only to adjourn after a few hours of rowdy debate over the creation of a new state, with the pressing issue of corruption pushed into the background.
The session, which will go through to Feb 21, is seen as a final chance for the ruling Congress Party to convince voters it is taking action on graft and to showcase the resolve of leader Rahul Gandhi.
After 10 years in power, the popularity of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), led by Congress, has sagged in large part over a series of graft scandals as well as its inability to halt a slide in the economy.
The main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) calls it a lame duck government that is merely making a last-ditch attempt to shore up support. It should leave decisions to the next government, BJP leaders say.
On the eve of parliament's reopening, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed to all parties to help push through legislation.
But as the session quickly descended into a shouting match, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram acknowledged that might be a forlorn hope.
"I doubt whether it will pass any law. We've to go through the ritual of attending parliament every day and coming back empty handed," Mr Chidambaram said on Twitter.
The world's largest democracy must hold a parliamentary election by May and the date is expected to be announced round about the close of the session.
The bills due to come up for debate in the session cover issues that Gandhi, the fourth generation member of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that leads Congress, has championed, including women's empowerment and graft.
But it may be too little, too late.
Opinion polls put the BJP, a conservative Hindu nationalist party spearheaded by Narendra Modi, ahead of Congress.
The newly formed Aam Aadmi, or Common Man, Party (AAP), which campaigns against corruption and took power in the capital Delhi in local elections in December, could draw voters away from either one while a number of smaller parties are discussing the formation of a "Third Front".
Dr Chandan Mitra, a BJP upper house member, said parliament should not be rushed into passing bills without due scrutiny.
"There is no obligation on the part of the opposition to allow Mr Rahul Gandhi to get his agenda pushed though," Dr Mitra told Reuters. "The government is trying to end this term on a high, but we don't want to give them an easy ride."
Congress will try to push through 39 bills, including six anti-corruption bills, to address public anger over graft. They address issues such as protection for whistleblowers and corruption in the judiciary. It will also try to pass an interim budget expected to contain pre-election sops for voters.
But wrangling over the creation of a new southern state derailed other matters when the session began, despite speaker Meira Kumar's appeals for calm. The new state, Telangana, would be carved out of Andhra Pradesh and should generate vote-winning support for Congress.
Members of parliament from Andhra Pradesh crowded around the rostrum of the chamber to denounce the proposed split, some carrying placards saying "Hail United Andhra Pradesh".
Also on the slate is a bill on reserving a bloc of parliamentary seats for women - reflecting the growing prominence of women's issues after a series of sexual assaults.
The BJP's Mitra said the interim budget was a priority.
"The interim budget will be passed as no one wants a shutdown," he said.
Politics professor Ajay Gudavarthy at Jawaharlal Nehru University said Congress hoped to use the session to present itself and Mr Gandhi as forces that can fight corruption.
"The party is trying to build an image for Rahul Gandhi. He is a bit of a non-symbol now and that is a big problem," he said.
But the party faces a struggle to make over an image tainted by graft scandals which have touched on government deals for everything from sports venues to coal mines.
"I don't think they can do this in such a short space of time. It's just a face-saving exercise, even if they do pass the bills," Prof Gudavarthy said.
Dr Mandira Kala, head of research at PRS Legislative Research, said the corruption issue should not distract attention from the economy. Once a star performer, India's growth has slowed in recent years and it is now weathering a storm in emerging markets.
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Whats ur opinion?
- 03-14-2010, 05:19 AM
Whats ur opinion?
Hay guys found this while looking around the net, was chasing something that mixs mostly strength with size gains thrown in the mix and this is what i found..
whats AI's opinion?
here is an article i wrote about a program i used to do, it was rough but it works
german block training
ok routine is called german block training or the 3x3. program is 3days a wk one day of rest seperating each day. mon, wed , fri or tues thurs sat. etc. program is 8 wks.
1st 4 wks every day you squat press and deadlift. no auxillary work is needed due to the amount of core lifts you are doing(sounds odd, but it works!!!)
wk 1 58% squat 5 sets 5 reps ,8 sets of 6 reps in the press ,and dead 5 sets of 5
wk 2 60% same rep scheme
wk 5-8 are diferent, here is where the fun begins.
wk 5 monday squat 80% 2 sets of 1, press 6 sets of 4 60%, dead 3 sets of 3 60%
wed squat 60% 3s of 3r, press 80% 2 sets of 1 rep, dead 3sets of 3 60%
fri squat 60% 3s of 3r, press 6 sets of 4 reps 60%, dead 2 sets of 1 80%
wk 6 follow last wks same rep scheme, still use 60% for the lighter speed days, and 85% for your max effort days on squat, press and dead.
wk 7 90% for max efort exerises, still 60% for the dynamic or speed exercises
wk 8 95% for max efort exerises, still 60% for the dynamic or speed exercises
sets and reps are the same from wks 5-8 and the days exercises are the same. after wk 8, take a wk of lifting off and the following wk max out. then use you new max numbers and you can do the program again, this type of training can be done year round. back to back to back.....etc.
to start take your current max numbers,add 20 pounds to your current squat max, 10 to your press , and 15 to the deadlift and use the percentages from these numbers to figure out what weights you will use.
side note, this works great for peaking for a meet. also feel free to try chains, bands, board presses, sumo or conventional, deads. you can rotate execises per day just like west side does"conjugate method" especially with the speed/dynamic effort exercises and all the exercises in the first 4 wks. pick one per day!!!! for example dont do half your presses with boards and the flip over to bands for the last few sets. if you want to do boards, do just boards for the entire day. then the next work out day, you can do all bands and so and so on. this is a template, you can fill in the blanks yourself. the program was intended for straight weight, but it can be done using todays new resistance methods. accomadate for band and chain weight and lower the straight weight percentage by 10, 15 or 20 %. if using board presses, rack presses, partiial squats and deadllifts, add 10,15. or 20% to the straight weight numbers. don't alter the max effort percentages or exercises for this program!!!!! do them the way you would max out or the form and technique you would use in a contest.
if you must do some auxillary exercises, be my guest,keep them light and brief, no high volume or heavy resistance, you will get enough from doing the three major lifts 3 times a wk. confused? just ask.
Phase I- Weeks 1-4 - High Volume Phase: By doing a lot of sets and reps you will reach a high volume during phase I. This set and rep scheme builds muscle mass, strength and helps to improve your coordination and technique on each of the competition lifts.
Summary: Phase I Day l
deadlift: 5-8x5 Day 2
deadlift: 5-8x5 Day 3
Summary: Phase II Day l
deadlift: 1-2x1 Day 2
deadlift: 3x3 Day 3
- 03-14-2010, 06:59 AM
also if i was to start this program on monday i started a cycle of MD so would it be more beneficial for me to start with the strength phase 1st during cycle so im stronger for the volume phase orr dont **** with it?
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Performa 09, the biennial of performance art, is two weeks into its chockablock run. There’s one week to go, with events by artists Mike Kelley, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Terence Koh, and Marina Rosenfeld on the lineup, and I’m nearly overwhelmed already. In the first ten days, I attended twenty events. I rued the jam-packed schedule, got at least one venue and time completely wrong, and drifted off during Tacita Dean’s languid 100-minute film of Merce Cunningham’s dance company. I witnessed Ylva Ogland trying to distill vodka and ground rubies alchemically; was transported as Ruth Sacks channeled the legendary Swedish Nightingale, Jenny Lind, in a brief outdoor concert at Castle Clinton; happily followed Guy Ben-Ner’s daffy film about a long-distance affair; and was deeply disturbed yet delighted by the Bruce High Quality Foundation’s a cappella rendition of George Michael’s “Father Figure.” Some performances were duds; a couple were sensational; crowds packed every one.
Since the advocate–Energizer bunny–art historian RoseLee Goldberg got Performa started in 2005, it’s grown like crazy. This year, it includes more than 100 events and 150 artists, spread out over at least 80 locations. That makes Performa 09 less focused, more frantic, and too big for one person to really experience. But no matter. Performa is a gift to New York that only an ogre would bemoan. Goldberg’s sometimes capricious choices are more than balanced by moments of mystic revelation. Consider, for example, the mad, deconstructive kickoff benefit for 500. The handiwork of self-described “Eventist” Jennifer Rubell, the dinner was a cuisinary Paradise Lost, involving one-ton piles of ice and barbecued ribs on pedestals, a ton of roasted nuts on the floor, three felled apple trees with apples still on the branches, and seven chocolate replicas of Jeff Koons’s Rabbit that guests smashed with hammers and ate. It was dinner by way of exorcism, ancient rite, orgy, and libidinous energy. It turned what could’ve been a boring gala into an innovatively participatory event—maybe the best one of the festival’s first week, in fact. (And it way outdid the empty spectacle put on by the electroclash performers Fischerspooner a couple of nights later. The sight of this once electrifying duo trying to revive their edgy pop irony in MoMA’s oversize atrium proved that artifice is a temperamental muse that must be tended carefully.)
There were other highlights: Symphony n. 1 at P.S. 122, a Fluxus-inspired collaboration between Ragnar Kjatansson and the Italian collective Alterazioni Video, and Empty Is Also, by sculptor Tamar Ettun and dancer Emily Coates. But the transformative moment, when I really saw into the dark nights of the artistic soul of it all, was during William Kentridge’s one-man masterpiece rendition of Nikolai Gogol’s short story “The Nose.” As Kentridge read from a script, threw paper around, ambled about, and discussed Cervantes and Lenin, he interacted with projected images of himself and his drawings. Everything began to flow into everything else and also to fall apart. At one point Kentridge looked at the audience and plaintively said, “I am an artist. I only have to make drawings. I don’t have to make sense.”
And that’s when the chaos of the week started to make sense. The artists at this year’s Performa weren’t trying to play the system or outwit the audience. History, myth, fiction, and culture are their subjects of choice, and artists are trying to go further outside themselves to find ideas while also delving deeper within to find emotional power. The festival might be getting more sprawling, but ambition this year was smaller—which I don’t mean negatively. Hectic and hit-and-miss as Performa 09 is, trading avidity for smaller, personal work allows for something more thrilling: risk.
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Nominations and Elections Committee
Charge: Nominate qualified Board candidates and get Board approval of nominees for election to the Board of Directors. Build pool of possible leadership candidates.
NANPA 2015 Board of Directors Election Information (Coming soon...)
Selection of NANPA Board Candidates
The Nominations and Elections Committee periodically reviews procedures for selecting and electing NANPA's Board and informs the membership of its guidelines via Currents. Participation by NANPA members in the nomination process is vital to identify qualified people for these important positions. The Committee encourages you to bring to our attention any prospective candidates using the following process.
Between the Annual Summit and March 1st, anyone wishing to be considered for the Board or wishing to suggest another member should submit names to NANPA in writing and request a Nomination Pool Questionnaire for the nominee to fill out and return to Headquarters. Completed questionnaires must be received at NANPA headquarters by April 1st. Possible candidates may be brought to the attention of the Nominations Committee from all available sources - including key committee positions, current and past Board members, and the general membership. Persons who have become involved by serving on committees, demonstrating their talents, interest, and reliability become a valuable resource for future involvement on the Board of Directors. This is a great way for members to get to know NANPA, and for NANPA to know you!
The selection of a slate of nominees is the result of a year-long, carefully planned and executed process designed to obtain the best-qualified person for each vacant elective position. Candidates are expected to have attended a number of Summits and to have served on a committee or in some other way demonstrated active interest. In any given year, excellent candidates do not make it onto the slate, therefore names are often kept in the Nominating Pool for future years.
The Nominations Committee analyzes the current and long-range leadership needs of NANPA, reviews candidates, and selects nominees whose credentials best fit the criteria for that year and who agree to serve. Before the mid-year Board meeting, the Committee submits for ratification at least one name for each vacancy to the Board.
The slate of nominees could at times exceed the number of Board vacancies. This will depend upon the specific leadership needs and the meshing of qualified candidates. There is a growing tendency for non-governmental organizations to nominate a single slate (one opening, one candidate). An exact slate helps insure a balanced board and saves the "wasting" of our supply of potential leaders. Defeated candidates seldom run again and popularity may result in the loss of highly qualified, but lesser known individuals. The service of many good leaders may be lost to the organization because they are sacrificed to furnish a contest. Every year the Committee evaluates the benefits of a single slate versus nominating more candidates than the number of vacancies. Our conclusion is to continue with the single slate process this year.
To maintain a responsive Board of Directors with wide representation, and one that will provide effective leadership, the committee considers certain criteria in the selection process. These include:
b. Reflection of the diversity of our membership
c. An unquestionable reputation respected within the industry
d. A philosophical alignment with the NANPA mission
e. An understanding of the basic philosophy, purpose, principles,
and policies of NANPA as written in the mission statement
f. Willingness to commit the time to do a thorough job and
g. The ability to function in a team environment
h. Sensitivity to our membership and industry - how they act, react
and how others relate to them
i. Willingness to consider the position of all NANPA members
(whether in agreement or not)
The Board-approved slate of nominees appears each year in the earliest available issue of Currents. Elections take place on or before November 1st and new Board members take office at the close of the annual Summit.
Petition Process for write-in candidates
A. NANPA members may place one or more nominees on the official ballot by a petition of 2.5% of the voting membership. The required number of signatures shall be indicated when the slate of nominees is announced, based on the membership at the time of petition.
B. People wanting to be placed on the official ballot as write-in candidates should contact Headquarters to determine the required number of letters from members so indicating. These must be received at NANPA headquarters between September 1st and September 30th.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati Library Advisory Board
Sonoma County Library
Rohnert Park-Cotati Library Advisory Board Minutes--DRAFT
October 16, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
6250 Lynne Condé Way, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
CONVENING AND INTRODUCTIONS
Chair Lisa Neuson called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
Lisa Neuson, Ulli Ehlers, Art Stuckey, Hanna Taylor, Barbara Utter.
Others Present: Library Commissioner Barbara Mackenzie, Rohnert Park Council Liaison Amy Ahanotu, Cotati City Council Liaison Wendy Skillman, Public Services Division Manager Lana Adlawan, Branch Manager Nancy Kleban.
Not present: Library Commissioner Jason Merrick, Friends of the Library President Pam Novelly.
All present introduced themselves.
REPORTS & UPDATES
LIBRARY COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Commissioner Barbara Mackenzie reported that the Commission is reviewing one-time expenditures of the current surplus, including loanable hot spots, a 24-hour kiosk, and a mobile van—a decision will be made at the next Commission meeting. The $6.2 million surplus, a combination of last year’s and this year’s funds, may also be used to partially purchase a future new ILS (the software that runs the library system), LED light fixtures, and a delivery vehicle.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Public Services Division Manager Lana Adlawan reported that the Commission approved $40,000 for the LinkPlus interlibrary loan system; there is no timeline for its start date. An all-LAB meeting is in still the works; the Santa Rosa LAB is taking the lead in planning it. First review of Library Director applications will take place in the last week of October. Staff Day, September 27, had 223 attendees. Interim Director Hildreth gave an inspiring presentation on the future of libraries and there were a number of training sessions for staff. A new Community Relations Manager, Ray Holley, joins Sonoma County Library on October 29.
BRANCH MANAGER’S REPORT
Branch Manager Nancy Kleban reported that two full time librarians, Nicole Fernandez and Eric Lindenbusch, left the branch in September. A new librarian will start on October 29, and interviews for a second librarian will be held in early November. Event attendance has fallen and the LAB’s help is requested in promoting and recommending upcoming events.
YOUTH MEMBER’S REPORT
Currently we do not have a youth member on the Board.
FRIENDS OF THE ROHNERT PARK-COTATI REGIONAL LIBRARY REPORT
Barbara Mackenzie reported that the Friends’ recent book sale brought in over $4,600. DR3, part of St. Vincent DePaul, who have been picking up leftover books after the sales, had difficulty with their truck and were not able to take the books away. Six huge cartons (“Gaylords”) sat on the sidewalk in front of the library for part of the afternoon until a Discover Books truck arrived and took them away. On October 15, Olwen Peterson and Joan Schmutz participated in taped interviews as part of the Friends’ new oral history project. Plans are to stream the interviews on the Library website.
CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS’ REPORTS
Wendy Skillman reported on the recent quarterly Sonoma County council meeting where SCL Interim Director Susan Hildreth spoke, and stories of behind the scenes at last year’s fires were told. Upcoming events in Cotati are Oktoberfest and the December Shop and Stroll.
Amy Ahanotu is leaving the Rohnert Park Council; this is the last LAB meeting he’ll attend. The project across the Expressway from the library expects to break ground next year, with a completion date in 2020. The former Press Democrat property’s new owners will be constructing apartments. Founders Day parade was well attended.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PAST MEETING
The minutes of the June 19, 2018, meeting were approved following a motion by Barbara Utter seconded by Ulli Ehlers. There are no minutes of the August meeting as a quorum was not present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
Lisa Neuson will be presenting the LAB’s recent activities at the November 5 Library Commission meeting.
There was no outreach at the Founders Day parade due to the lack of quorum at the August meeting. No plans were made for events during the upcoming winter holidays due to the current small size of the Board.
The Commission is working on a handout on the role of the Library Advisory Boards, expanding on the concept of interfacing with the community and promoting the library. Amy Ahanotu suggested that the commissioners define the LAB with a unified vision/mission/values statement for the individual LABs to tap into.
It was suggested that the LAB Chair give presentations at the Rohnert Park and Cotati City Council meetings. Smaller outreach displays with a box of books, a box of giveaways, and a comprehensive flyer could be arranged by one or two LAB members. Space on the 101 digital billboard could be shared with the City through Darrin Jenkins. The Cotati tree lighting event has streetlights and booths; a small table could be effective there.
ADVISORY BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
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Old habits are definitely hard to break, especially for car dealers.
For one thing, dealers have had a lot of good, highly profitable years managing their businesses the same way as prior generations did. In addition, dealers typically resist change, just like everyone else.
But I’d like to make the case that some habits in used vehicles are doing more damage than good for the dealers who still follow the same playbook as their fathers. The following are what I would consider seven habits that dealers must break if they want to thrive in today’s morechallenging retail environment for used vehicles:
- Keeping cars past their profit prime. You’ll still find dealers who hang on to used vehicles because they either say, “we can’t replace them for what they’ve got in them,” or “we’ll find a buyer to pay the gross we need on a unit.” Both lines of tradition-worn thinking miss the mark in today’s more margin-compressed and time-sensitive market. Today, the maximum retail timeframe for any used vehicle should be 45 days; vehicles that sit longer have largely lost their ability to deliver a sufficient return to make the investment worthwhile.
- Allowing service to “take its time” with reconditioning. Jealers cannot “turn and earn” their used vehicle inventories if the service department takes more than an average of three days to recondition the cars. Dealers must exercise “creative disruption” as they get service directors to understand that their best customer can, and should be, the used vehicle department.
- Putting “prayer”-like pricing on vehicles. While this habit is less prevalent than it used to be, there are still a large number of dealers who reflexively “go for gross” when they price every used vehicle. Unfortunately, today’s consumers are too market-smart for this traditional pricing trick to work. The new market rule: Price every vehicle where the market says it needs to be, not where you believe it should be.
- Relying on local auctions. More and more, dealers are relying less on local auctions to feed their inventories, opting for online sales to expand selection and reach. It’s tough for veteran used vehicle managers to break the habit of weekly trips to the local auction, but they’ll find more of the “right” cars as they cast a wider, e-enabled net for acquisitions.
- Over-allowing on appraisals. There’s a time and place to “step up” on a trade-in to make a new vehicle deal. But such decisions should be made case-by-case, rather than as a matter of course. Today’s margins on used vehicles are too lean to over-allow on a trade-in without good reason. Dealers who over-allow regularly should not complain about not making enough gross profit when they retail the cars.
- Stocking up to expand selection or sales. When used vehicle sales are good, dealers get hungry to acquire more cars. The end result: Too much inventory that doesn’t sell within the 45-day retail timeline. There are three rules that should guide decisions to expand used vehicle inventory — you must be calculated and careful; you must be committed to buy the “right” cars, based on the market; and you must have the capacity to recondition and retail the extra inventory within the 45-day timeline.
- Treating every customer as a “fresh up.” This habit stems from sales processes designed for yesterday’s dealership — where customers didn’t have the Internet to shop your used vehicle inventory before visiting the store. Today, the best dealers greet the majority of showroom customers with a profile in hand, knowing at least a little about personal preferences and vehicle choices. Customers appreciate these one-to-one connections, and the trust that develops typically benefits the dealer at the close of a deal and beyond.
Each of these seven habits poses distinct, ripple-effect challenges as dealers try to break them. For example, if a used vehicle manager refuses to go beyond local auctions to source inventory, a dealer may well need to face a difficult choice about who’s really able to take the department to the next level.
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Update from President Lachemi: Looking ahead to September
Summer is upon us, and as a community we have not been together on campus for more than four months. It has been a trying time for many of us - you have had to make adjustments to your learning and teaching styles, had placements and employment opportunities deferred, missed out on important celebrations and of course had the rhythms of your daily lives drastically altered. In response to these changes, the flexibility, resilience and determination you have shown has been remarkable.
I’d like to acknowledge and thank all of you who have continued to come to campus to keep the university operating. Your commitment to Ryerson has not gone unnoticed.
The majority of our fall term will be offered virtually, with as many on campus activities as provincial and public health guidelines permit, along with an array of online extra-curricular programming and academic supports. The university continues to monitor the Provincial government’s re-opening framework and is in regular contact with all levels of government.
While we continue to plan for a modified fall term, I wanted to provide an update on the on-going preparations that are taking place to make sure that our students, faculty and staff can feel confident about the weeks and months ahead. Your safety and well-being continues to be our top priority as we prepare for September.
Here is a look at some of the supports and programming the university has put in place to help all of our community members succeed and adapt to a different kind of fall semester, while looking forward to an eventual return to our campus:
The Office of the Vice Provost, Students has created a hub of important information for students called RU4U. Here, students can find and connect with the various supports and programs available to help them succeed in a virtual post-secondary environment.
Get Ryerson Ready
This enhanced summer transition programming has been especially designed for our newest students beginning their university journey this fall. The curated formal and informal learning experiences focus on the development of academic skills, and will foster community engagement and promote student well-being.
Ryerson University Library
The Ryerson University Library team continues to bring together information experts, to build on its existing digital infrastructure, and to provide our students with access to innovative technology and scholarly resources. Students will have access to subject-specific librarians for support, and to key academic library services and experiential learning opportunities. Reference and research help will continue virtually, as will digital and information literacy instruction sessions and workshops.
Accessibility & Academic Accommodation Support
Students with accessibility and accommodation needs can rely on Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) and the Test Centre, which will continue to operate online.
Health and Wellbeing
Student health and wellbeing services are available virtually, mental health and crisis management services are accessible, and the counselling centre will continue to be available to students in virtual formats. The Medical Centre is operating on a virtual model and appointments are provided by telephone or video-conferencing.
Ryerson has also partnered with Keep.meSAFE, a mental health counselling service that specializes in student mental health support and provides 24/7 access to licensed counsellors through telephone and mobile chat.
Faculty members and instructors have been taking steps to ensure remote course delivery is both engaging and as seamless as possible. To further support teaching in a virtual environment, the following resources are available:
Keep Teaching Taskforce (KTT)
Ryerson’s Keep Teaching Taskforce (KTT) will continue to deliver on its mandate of ensuring faculty and instructors have the most up-to-date resources and support for remote teaching and assessment.
Remote Teaching Resources and Workshops
In preparation for the fall semester, the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching has launched a series of one-hour workshops through July and August covering various critical topics, like D2L Brightspace, Ryerson’s current learning management system, and Zoom.
In addition to providing individual course consultation, the centre has also created a Remote Teaching hub that features new information on self-guided course design, as well as a variety of remote teaching resources, workshop videos and technical guides – including (PDF file) this six-part guide for adapting a course.
Professional Development Opportunities
The Chang School is offering several professional development opportunities for Ryerson faculty members and contract lecturers to enhance their teaching skills, particularly as they relate to adult and online learning. Training courses in online pedagogy, technology and effective course management are just a few of the offerings available.
Faculty and Staff
It is critical that we each take care of ourselves and our loved ones in response to the challenges COVID-19 has created. The Ryerson: Recharge campaign includes a series of new norms for our faculty and staff to support them in finding a better balance between work and home and making everyone’s wellbeing top priority.
In keeping with current public health recommendations and in support of the City of Toronto’s mask bylaw, Ryerson University will be implementing a Face Mask Policy. I would encourage all members of the community to review this policy before they return to campus. More details on the procedures of how this policy will be implemented will be communicated soon.
Planning for a gradual return to campus
At this time, remote work continues for most of our employees, however this new section of the COVID-19 Information and Resources website provides direction for leaders on how to plan in advance for a gradual return to campus, when we are able to do so.
As you can see, much work has been done, and is ongoing, to support our students, faculty and staff at this unprecedented and challenging time. I am sure that, like me, many of you are looking forward to a time when we can be together again - until that time comes, thank you again for your patience, commitment and understanding.
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Once upon a time, playing for the Lakers meant something more than living in Los Angeles and wearing a handsome purple-and-gold uniform. The words “tradition” and “history” and “championships” and “Hollywood” were major selling points for free agents and prospective draft picks. To be a Laker meant that you were part of something bigger than yourself, bigger than the team, bigger than the NBA — you were on the Lakers. Few franchises in sports history carry that kind of weight, and the perks that come with it.
Dwight Howard officially brought that mystique to an end by bolting for the redder pastures of Houston last week. It wasn’t necessarily a surprise from a basketball standpoint — the Lakers are old, the Rockets are young, and Howard wasn’t meshing with either Kobe Bryant or coach Mike D’Antoni — but it was a shock to those who thought the privilege of being a Laker would trump all.
For months after Howard was traded to the Lakers — and for months leading up to his decision to leave them after one year — the overriding sentiment was the he was next in a line of legendary Laker big men: George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal. Many assumed (hoped?) that Howard would step into the imprints their massive shoes had left behind, and become another dominant Lakers center who hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy.
They also assumed (hoped?) that a marketable star like Howard would want to stay in the most marketable market in marketdom. Outside of New York, there’s no better place for an athlete to become a superstar than L.A., especially if you want to be in the movies. It’s a movie star town, with a movie star vibe and movie star possibilities — including fantastic endorsements, famous friends and television shows.
Between the tradition and the location, L.A. seemed like a great fit for the outrageously talented and gregarious Howard, if we put aside chemistry with teammates and coaches and all that other stuff. That, and the winning.
Unfortunately for the Lakers, it seems all those draws are things of the past. While it might appear that Howard delivered the death blow to this mystique himself by virtue of being a brat, he was simply aware of the evident truth.
Regarding following in the footsteps of Laker greats — if you were good at your job, would you want people constantly comparing you to your predecessors? Where would be the joy in excelling for a team that has already seen a handful of guys just like you do all that and more? Do you really want to help a team win their 17th championship? You’d have to win at least five on your own just to bolster your sense of worth. Dwight Howard had little to gain from the Lakers tradition; he had plenty to gain from striking out on his own (so to speak).
On the other hand, there’s a lot more to be said for somebody’s legacy if they take a previously unheralded team to the top of the mountain. Dirk Nowitzki will go down in Mavericks — and NBA — history as the guy who won the franchise their first title. Ditto for whoever plays for the Cavs when (if?) they raise their first banner. Even in New York, which hasn’t seen a title since 1973, will appreciate a winning team more than L.A. at this point.
(Sure, Howard will be following in the footsteps of Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston. But the two rings the Rockets have, along with their smaller city and market, pale in comparison to the Lakers’ might.)
In today’s NBA, simply making the league is enough to make you a star. The idea of needing to play in a major to capitalize on endorsements is old news. Kevin Durant is one of the league’s biggest names and he lives in Oklahoma City. Ditto for James Harden in Houston, Kyrie Irving in Cleveland, etc. The Internet has made the world an increasingly tiny place, and nowadays all you need to do to increase your brand is sign with Jay-Z*. And Jay-Z doesn’t care where you live.
The Boston Celtics, a similarly revered franchise with even more titles than their west coast rivals, proved this off-season that no team is exempt from the long fall from grace. Perhaps this is a sign of a new era in the NBA, one in which big-market teams can’t coast on their pedigree and bright lights alone. Now is the time for the Thunder, and Rockets, and Pacers, and Grizzlies to show what small market teams — and their players — with the right mindset can accomplish.
After this year, the Lakers will have plenty of cap space with which to reload, and will have shots at all the top free agents of 2014 including LeBron and Carmelo Anthony. They’ll likely get one (or BOTH?!?!) of those guys or a slew of other helpful pieces to help Kobe make a final championship push and all will be right in Lakerland again. But it was refreshing to see, for just one moment (and now, season), the Lakers feel the kind of pain that the Cavaliers and Magic and other small market teams feel on a regular basis.
Dwight Howard, a man known for his immaturity and thoughtlessness, seems to have understood that. Bravo to him for smashing the Laker mystique in one fell swoop. It may be the start of something big.
*There are likely other ways to increase your brand — Jay-Z just comes to mind the easiest.
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Thursday, July 25
Away, GCLL Juniors All-Stars vs. Anchorage’s Abbott-O-Rabbit, Game 3 best-of-five state championship at Sitka. Game 1: AOR 6, GCLL 3.
Through July 26
Home, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 20th annual Thunder Mountain Soccer Camp for ages 7-13. Space available. Contact Juneau Parks & Recreation at 586-5226 for registration information. Instructors include Jackson, Carly and Taylor Lehnhart and other guest soccer players. Camp is at Thunder Mountain High School Field & Dimond Park Field House.
Through Monday, July 29
Away, GCLL Junior Softball All-Stars vs. Anchorage’s Nunaka Valley, best-of-five state championship series at Anchorage.
Friday, July 26-July 28
Home, TBA, 38th Annual Rainball Invitational Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament. Teams and game times not available by presstime.
Saturday, July 27
Home, 7-9 a.m., Frank Maier Memorial Marathon and Douglas Island Half Marathon (Empire Cup). Start at Savikko Park in Douglas at 7 a.m. (Full Marathon) and 9 a.m. (Half). One hour earlier starts available (only for slower runners). Distances are 26.2 Miles or 13.1 Miles. Race courses are certified. Contact Kimberly Vaughan at [email protected] or Brian Bezenek at [email protected]. Entry forms available at www.southeastroadrunners.org/frank-maier-marathon.html.
Sat-Fri, July 27-August 2
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
Away, TBD, Juneau Post 25 @ Alaska State Tournament.
Saturday, August 3
Home, Juneau Soccer Club at Alaska State Cup in Anchorage.
Saturday, August 10
Friday, August 16-Sunday, August 18
TOUR OF JUNEAU
Home, TBA, Tour Of Juneau cycling race, Friday is Prologue, Saturday Eaglecrest Hill Climb & Time Trial, Sunday Ferry Terminal to End of Road and back to Auke Rec.
Saturday, August 17
Home, 8 a.m., Prostate Cancer 5K Run (men only). Start at Riverbend Elementary School Covered Playground. Contact SEAR as RACE DIRECTOR NEEDED. Fundraiser for prevention of prostate cancer.
Home, 9 a.m., Beat the Odds (women only) 5K run or 2 Mile walk. Start at Riverbend Elementary School Covered Playground. Contact Ruth Johnson, 796-2273, [email protected]. Fundraiser for breast cancer awareness.
Saturday, August 24
Home, 9 a.m., Eaglecrest Road Race (Empire Cup). Start at 0.9 miles up Eaglecrest Road. Distances of 10, 5 and 1 Mile road/trail options. Contact Anne Johnson, 523-9336, [email protected].
2013 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ALASKA DISTRICT 2 TOURNAMENTS:
MAJOR SOFTBALL, Juneau won State @ Anchorage, City View / Juneau season done, finish 1-3 at San Bernardino, CA. / World Series Aug. 8-14 @ Portland, OR.
JUNIOR SOFTBALL, Juneau vs. Nunaka Valley, July 24-29 @ Anchorage / Western Regional Aug. 1-8 @ Tucson, AZ / World Series Aug. 11-17 @ Kirkland, WA.
MAJOR BASEBALL, Juneau season done, loses in championship game 5-1 to Sitka in District @ Wrangell / State July 24-29 @ Wrangell / Regional Aug. 2-10 @ San Bernardino, CA / World Series Aug. 15-25 @ Williamsports, PA.
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VILLARRICA, PARAGUAY — A sense of new possibilities courses through the crowd even before "the bishop of the poor" shows up in the plaza of this sugar-cane farming center.
"I'm not here to hand out beer, liquor, sausages," Fernando Lugo advises, alluding to the traditional giveaways of Paraguayan pols on the stump. "I'm here to share the hope of change with the people."
Tiny, landlocked Paraguay, still recovering from the stultifying legacy of the 35-year dictatorship of Gen. Alfredo Stroessner, will cast ballots today to elect a new president. The stunning emergence of Lugo, a former Roman Catholic bishop, as the leading presidential candidate has turned the place upside down.
The so-called pink tide of left-leaning leaders has altered the face of Latin America. But there has been no candidate quite like Lugo. Supporters see him as the embodiment of hope amid gloom. Critics warn of an impending conflagration if the arm-waving orator wins.
"From today on, my cathedral will be the country," Lugo declared when he resigned the priesthood in December 2006. The Vatican, irritated by the public gesture, says Lugo remains a priest and is barred by canon law from seeking public office.
Voters in the United States may question whether any U.S. presidential aspirant will deliver on the "change" mantra. Here, not even Lugo's fiercest enemies doubt that he is capable of shaking up sleepy Paraguay.
Lugo is like a charismatic comet on a collision course with the lumbering planet that is Paraguay's political status quo -- more than 60 years of leadership by the Colorado Party, which has governed longer than any political party currently in power, including the communist regimes of China and North Korea. The Colorado reign includes the brutal klepto-dictatorship of Stroessner, who was ousted in 1989, leaving the country broke, backward and ill-equipped for a globalized 21st century. Democracy is a fragile notion here.
Detractors call Lugo a leftist fanatic who will lead the country to socialistic ruin, creating a protectorate of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in South America's tropical heartland. Outgoing President Nicanor Duarte Frutos, a firm U.S. ally who is barred by the constitution from seeking reelection, even charged last week that "social agitators" were plotting attacks.
"They want to burn properties, service stations and other resources to upset the social peace," Duarte said. "The one responsible for the violence and death is going to be Fernando Lugo and his band of delinquents and kidnappers."
Supporters say Lugo radiates a priest-like sense of honesty in a nation with a desultory recent history of dictatorship and graft. He vows to fight corruption, impose long-delayed agrarian reform to benefit the landless and renegotiate hydroelectric deals with neighboring Brazil and Argentina to fund education and other neglected social needs.
Lugo refuses to be characterized as a leftist or anything other than a deeply religious crusader who fights for the little guy. He takes inspiration from liberation theology, a movement championing the downtrodden but assailed by the Vatican for Marxist influences.
"I have taken a preferential option for the poor, and many interpret that as meaning I am a leftist," Lugo says during an interview as his campaign van hurtles through the drowsy, lost-in-time atmosphere of rural Paraguay. "But I believe I am in the center. My beliefs are against confrontation or violence."
Chavez, he says, has provided "important leadership" for Venezuela, but Paraguay must find its own model. Washington needs to keep a distance from Latin America's political transformation, he says. "I don't think the United States has any choice but to accept these changes." But he refrains from Chavez-style U.S.-bashing.
The 56-year-old Lugo, heavyset, bespectacled and sporting a salt-and-pepper beard, has never held elective office. He comes from a middle-class family of political activists and attended university and completed postgraduate studies in Rome, but says he was always close to the peasantry.
Lugo did stints as a schoolteacher and missionary before becoming a rural bishop known for both his political activism and conciliatory skills. He says he opted to seek office after more than 100,000 people signed a petition urging him to run. On the campaign trail, he still sports his priestly sandals.
He faces a formidable foe. In Paraguay, the Colorado Party is the government, just as Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party embodied the state during its seven decades of power. Average Paraguayans may have trouble getting anything, including work and good housing, without a hand from the party's patronage apparatus.
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The city of Modesto, Calif., agreed to pay a $165,000 fine...
When you think of an environmentally friendly company, a steel processing plant does not typically come to mind. However, Stripco Inc. of Mishawaka, Ind., a manufacturer of production-ready, cold-rolled steel coils, is the exception. Due to their recent investment in a natural gas powered 60 kW microturbine, they are now producing some of their own electricity. The generated heat is then used in their manufacturing process, saving them money and truck loads of coal at the power plant.
This significant amount of savings has led to their selection as one of Indiana's top 25 companies up for the 2005 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence. Although the 2005 award winners have yet to be announced, Stripco is already considering applying for a 2006 award - focusing, this time around, on the savings they have received and the pollution they have eliminated with their chemical-free water treatment systems.
In August of 1995, Stripco made another wise decision that also proved to be cost-effective and environmentally-friendly when they installed a magnetic water treatment system in the place of chemicals to control lime/scale and corrosion on one of their cooling towers. A few months later they installed another magnetic system on a second cooling tower.
When calcium, magnesium and other water-borne minerals are exposed to heat, pressure, friction and other physical changes within water-using equipment, they precipitate out of solution and form layers of calcium carbonate (commonly known as lime/scale) on the heat transfer surfaces. According to the United States Bureau of Standards, just 1/2-in. of this mineral scale build-up can increase energy costs by as much as 70%, as it creates a great insulating barrier between the heat transfer surface and the water. Another common concern in water-using equipment is corrosion, especially in situations where the water is aggressive due to low pH and/or excessive free oxygen content.
For years, chemicals have been the traditional and conventional method used to control these problems in heat-transfer equipment. However, magnetic water conditioners employ a physical approach to fight this battle. The particular conditioner Stripco chose is specially designed with alternating, reversing-polarity bar magnets which have multiple poles and fields. As minerals in water are exposed to these uniquely arranged magnetic fields, their molecular structure is re-aligned in such a way that they lose the ability to bond together and form scale when they are exposed to heat transfer. Instead, they enter into a state of suspension and can be easily removed through blow-down or bleed-off. When the magnetic water conditioner is used in conjunction with centrifugal separation and filtration equipment, bleed requirements are totally eliminated.
Prior to Stripco's opening in 1994, Steve Mihojevich, Director of Engineering, recommended that his newly-hired Project Engineer, Richard Smith, check into magnetic water treatment (MWT). Having had prior experience with MWT, Mihojevich felt confident in choosing this physical treatment method over chemical treatment. Smith, on the other hand, had never used anything other than chemicals and was somewhat apprehensive. However, the thought of the ease and savings this process might offer them over traditional water treatment helped him to be more open to trying something new and different.
Smith said his acceptance of MWT was not easily won, taking him about five years to totally believe in the treatment. Smith went on to say "Problems don't usually happen immediately; they show up years down the road. But after five years without any problems, that's when I was convinced it was working." It has now been 10 years since Stripco began using magnetics, and Smith says his favorite part is the low maintenance and the environmental aspect of them.
Over the past decade, by choosing a chemical-free treatment, along with ultraviolet equipment for biological control, Stripco has eliminated hundreds of thousands of gallons of chemically contaminated water from going to waste and into the environment. They have also saved tens of thousands of dollars in the operation and maintenance of their cooling tower systems by reducing expenses associated with chemical treatment.
When asked to compare his water treatment systems to chemical treatment, Smith emphasized the low maintenance and operating cost of the magnetic water conditioners. The only work Stripco performs on their conditioners is monitoring the conductivity of the cooling tower water in order to determine if they need to adjust the bleed rate. The bleed rate is up to 25% less than when treating with chemicals, as the system's unique treatment process effectively controls mineral scale deposition in cooling systems with cycles of concentration as much as 5-10 times greater than what is required for chemically treated systems to effectively do the same job. "It pretty much runs on its own and we do not have to worry about it," Smith said.
Even after hundreds of thousands of successful magnetic water treatment installations worldwide, there is still some controversy about MWT. Smith feels that any skepticism comes from the fact that it's a hard concept to understand. "Chemistry is chemistry, and you can prove how it works. Magnetic water treatment is hard to get a hold of," said Smith. However, MWT was recently tested by a Drexel University professor in a very closely controlled and monitored study sponsored by ASHRAE Research which showed exceptional results for lime scale control. As more and more people become aware of and apply this technology, they will not only save dollars, they but will also help to save the environment. | <urn:uuid:e7c74076-fd1e-4893-942f-3af566f4e58e> | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | https://www.wwdmag.com/indiana-company-saves-environment-chemically-contaminated-water | 2017-10-18T13:03:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187822966.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018123747-20171018143747-00111.warc.gz | en | 0.974417 | 1,122 |
Making smart thermostats more efficient
A diagram from a new paper detailing a smart thermostat shows the interaction of weather conditions, control systems, sensors, and learning algorithms to optimize microclimates in buildings. Image courtesy of the researchers.
Buildings account for about 40 percent of U.S. energy consumption, and are responsible for one-third of global carbon dioxide emissions. Making buildings more energy-efficient is not only a cost-saving measure, but a crucial climate change mitigation strategy. Hence the rise of “smart” buildings, which are increasingly becoming the norm around the world.
Smart buildings automate systems like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); lighting; electricity; and security. Automation requires sensory data, such as indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and occupancy status. Smart buildings leverage data in a combination of technologies that can make them more energy-efficient.
Since HVAC systems account for nearly half of a building’s energy use, smart buildings use smart thermostats, which automate HVAC controls and can learn the temperature preferences of a building’s occupants.
In a paper published in the journal Applied Energy, researchers from the MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS), in collaboration with Skoltech scientists, have designed a new smart thermostat which uses data-efficient algorithms that can learn optimal temperature thresholds within a week.
“Despite recent advances in internet-of-things technology and data analytics, implementation of smart buildings is impeded by the time-consuming process of data acquisition in buildings,” says co-author Munther Dahleh, professor of electrical engineering and computer science and director of the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). Smart thermostat algorithms use building data to learn how to operate optimally, but the data can take months to collect.
To speed up the learning process, the researchers used a method called manifold learning, where complex and “high-dimensional” functions are represented by simpler and lower-dimensional functions called “manifolds.” By leveraging manifold learning and knowledge of building thermodynamics, the researchers replaced a generic control method, which can have many parameters, with a set of “threshold” policies that each have fewer, more interpretable parameters. Algorithms developed to learn optimal manifolds require fewer data, so they are more data-efficient.
The algorithms developed for the thermostat employ a methodology called reinforcement learning (RL), a data-driven sequential decision-making and control approach that has gained much attention in recent years for mastering games like backgammon and Go.
“We have efficient simulation engines for computer games that can generate abundant data for the RL algorithms to learn a good playing strategy,” says Ashkan Haji Hosseinloo, a postdoc at LIDS and the lead author of the paper. “However, we do not have the luxury of big data for microclimate control in buildings.”
With a background in mechanical engineering and training in methods like RL, Hosseinloo can apply insights from statistics and state-of-the-art computing to real-world physical systems. “My main motivation is to slow down, and even prevent, an energy and environmental crisis by improving the efficiency of these systems,” he says.
The smart thermostat’s new RL algorithms are “event-triggered,” meaning they make decisions only when certain events occur, rather than on a predetermined schedule. These “events” are defined by certain conditions reaching a threshold — such as the temperature in a room dropping out of optimal range. “This enables less-frequent learning updates and makes our algorithms computationally less expensive,” Hosseinloo says.
Computational power is a potential constraint for learning algorithms, and computational resources depend on whether algorithms run in the cloud or on a device itself — such as a smart thermostat. “We need learning algorithms that are both computationally efficient and data-efficient,” says Hosseinloo.
Energy-efficient buildings offer additional advantages beyond reducing emissions and cutting costs. A building’s “microclimate” and air quality can directly affect the productivity and decision-making performance of building occupants. Considering the many large-scale economic, environmental, and societal impacts, microclimate control has become an important issue for governments, building managers, and even homeowners.
“The new generation of smart buildings aims to learn from data how to operate autonomously and with minimum user interventions,” says co-author Henni Ouerdane, a professor on the Skoltech side of the collaboration. “A learning thermostat can potentially learn how to adjust its set-point temperatures in coordination with other HVAC devices, or based on its prediction of electricity tariffs in order to save energy and cost.”
Hosseinloo also believes their methodology and algorithms apply to a diverse range of other physics-based control problems in areas including robotics, autonomous vehicles, and transportation, where data- and computational efficiency are of paramount importance.
This research was a Skoltech-MIT Joint Project conducted as part of the MIT Skoltech Next Generation Program.
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Parasitism and the economic crisis
2 June 2015
The US Commerce Department released figures Friday showing that the US economy contracted sharply, shrinking at an annualized rate of 0.7 percent in the first three months of this year.
Yet despite the disastrous condition of the real economy, all three major US stock indexes reached record highs during the three months covered in the report. In fact, less than 48 hours before the release of the data, the Nasdaq Index closed at an all-time high of 5,107.
While the US real economy has grown by only 13 percent since the depth of the recession in 2009, all three major American stock indices—the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq—have more than tripled, each hitting all-time highs.
Far from being mere coincidence, the run-up in stock values and economic slump represent two sides of the same process. They express the extent to which, seven years after the 2008 financial crisis, the whole world economy has become an object for unremitting plunder by the global financial aristocracy, with disastrous social and economic consequences.
This plunder manifests itself in the continual diversion of economic resources into the coffers of billionaire shareholders and corporate executives at the expense of productive activity. This was reflected in the Commerce Department report on the collapse of business investment, which fell at a rate of 2.8 percent in the first quarter of this year.
The sharp fall in investment came despite the fact that US corporations are holding a hoard of some $1.4 trillion in cash and similar assets, the largest such figure on record, amassed as a result of years of record profits amid falling wages and an influx of cheap money from the world’s central banks.
Instead of using this cash to hire workers and build factories, corporations are diverting it to raise dividends, buy back shares, hike executive pay and carry out mergers and acquisitions—all at record levels.
In the aftermath of the 1929 financial meltdown, caused by rampant Wall Street fraud, speculation and parasitism, bankers guilty of many of the greatest crimes that led to the crash were tried and convicted, while new financial regulations, including the Glass-Steagall Act that separated commercial and investment banking, put limits on the size and power of Wall Street. This was the response of the ruling class to immense revolutionary struggles of the time.
As the New York Times recently noted, “In the aftermath of the Great Depression, the nation’s finance industry shrank severely—and remained in a humbled state for most of the next four decades. The economy boomed in this period, with no major financial crises and less income inequality than in recent decades.”
In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, on the other hand, none of the basic causes of the crash, including the enormous size of the global financial sector and its pervasive criminality, have been even remotely addressed. Rather, under the guidance of the Obama administration, the dominant position of Wall Street in economic, social and political life has only been entrenched and expanded.
The growth in financial parasitism is so pervasive that even mainstream economic institutions have been forced to warn of its dangers. Last month the International Monetary Fund, a bastion of the political establishment, declared in a research paper that economic growth “weakens at higher levels of financial development” and called on governments to take measures to rein in the size of the financial sector.
Despite these warnings, governments throughout the world have shown neither the will nor desire to rein in even the most brazen and criminal manifestations of financial parasitism.
In the US, the Obama Justice Department has ensured that the major banks have been given effective legal immunity for the crimes they have committed before, during and after the 2008 crash. This has been evidenced by one scandal after another—from selling fraudulent subprime mortgages, money laundering, and tax evasion, as well as rigging benchmark interest and foreign exchange rates—for which not a single bank executive has been prosecuted.
Meanwhile, led by the US Federal Reserve, the world’s central banks have responded to every sign of renewed weakness in the global economy by either expanding their money printing operations or scaling back their plans to “normalize” monetary policy.
Two interrelated processes find expression in the response to the 2008 crisis: 1) the long-term decline of American capitalism, and 2) the elevation of financial parasitism to the basic mode of operation of the ruling class. Even in the midst of the Great Depression of the 1930s, the United States was still a rising industrial power, which would establish its global hegemonic position following the Second World War.
The past four decades, however, have seen a relentless decay and decline, with entire industries wiped out, facilitated and demanded by the operations of finance capital. The process through which the ruling class acquires and maintains its wealth has become ever more divorced from the actual process of production.
The policies of the Obama administration are ultimately the expression of the domination of the financial oligarchy over all aspects of economic and political life in the US, the center of international finance. This social layer uses its political and economic leverage not only to promote its parasitic activities, but also to further the drive toward war and dictatorship throughout the world.
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March 9 is National Meatball Day. Whether you prefer your meatballs on a bed of pasta or in between two slices of warm, soft bread celebrate this great Italian creation at one of these best places to enjoy a meatball dish in Washington DC today.
1063 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
Ranked as one of the DC’s area’s best Italian restaurants and known as one of Bill Clinton’s favorite dining jaunts, Filomena Ristorante serves plenty of homemade traditional Italian fare including lasagna, gnocchi and cannelloni. Not only is their pasta said to be amazingly delicious, the meatballs that come with it are huge. Order the ravioli alla matrimonia and enjoy tasty meatballs with cheese ravioli or try the la familia and get meatballs, Italian sausage and ribs plus fusilli pasta, both for $24.95. The kitschy decor may remind you more of your grandma’s house than a fine dining establishment however don’t let that stop you from stopping by. Filomena Ristorante also offers delicious cakes, biscotti and other desserts plus olive oils, pastas and Italian gifts via its bakery.
1317 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-6212When the clock strikes 12 p.m., forget waiting in line at one of those big-name sub shops and head to Mangialardo and Sons. From its homely storefront and pegboard menu to its counter-service serving style, Mangialardo and Sons provides the quintessential, no-BS Italian deli experience. The popular Capitol Hill deli provides a wide variety of Italian-style subs including its famous G Man sub, which comes with a huge portion of pepperoni, ham, salami and mortadella plus provolone and fontina cheeses. If you prefer simpler tastes, order the best meatball and cheese sub in the city for $6.50. Mangialardo and Sons also provides breakfast sandwiches and omelets plus catering services, perfect for the office. Cash only.
1101 7th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
www.barcodedc.comFrom its white marble walls and fine Brazilian furnishings to its sliding glass door panels and luxuriously large booths, Barcode is known as one of DC’s most happening and posh nightlife destinations. The popular full-service bar is also known for its amazing selection of fine foods, like its filet mignon tips and caramel cheesecake with raspberry sauce. If you’re looking for a smaller meal, order up the meatball sliders, which features delicious tomato sauce-marinated meatballs covered in melted mozzarella served with brioche buns for $9. Add a mixed salad or a side of fries to complete your meal. Barcode also serves other small plate items, pizzas, sandwiches, pasta and entree dishes plus fresh ground coffee as well as espressos, cappuccinos and hot tea.
425 7th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20004
www.carminesnyc.comCarmine’s, a legendary Italian restaurant founded in New York City, has set up shop in downtown DC and offers city residents and guests a fabulous family-style Italian dining experience without breaking the bank. Popular with power lunching politicians and travel-weary tourists and everyone in between the restaurant features nine private dining rooms, framed old family photographs and other domestic decor and humungous portions of food. All portions of food on the menu are said to feed four to six people. Choose from a variety of appetizers, pastas, vegetables and desserts. Available meats include chicken marsala, veal cutlet, lobster fra diavolo and beef and veal meatballs with basil and Romano cheese served with your choice of pasta for $28.50.
Related: Best Cheese Shops in Washington DC
3315 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
www.vaceitaliandeli.comFrom the mozzarella and Italian truffle butter to the ready-to-bake lasagnas and ricotta salatas, everything in this popular Cleveland Park deli is made fresh daily. Vace also offers fresh baked pizzas, cold cut subs, hot sandwiches and homemade frozen entrees. Popular meatball dishes include the meatball parmigiano, which features homemade meatballs marinated in marinara and smothered with provolone cheese all served on a sub roll for $6.50. Vace Italian Delicatessen also offers a wide variety of specialty items including red and white wines, Italian desserts, pastas, sandwich condiments plus gluten-free food items. | <urn:uuid:677506b8-7753-4ba3-9b00-699ec8c72566> | CC-MAIN-2016-18 | http://washington.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-meatball-dishes-in-washington-dc/ | 2016-05-04T21:12:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-18/segments/1461860124045.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20160428161524-00154-ip-10-239-7-51.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.924617 | 1,007 |
Julie Ilett Integrative Counsellor And Hypnotherapist FDSc DCH DHP Reg Mem BACP
Hello, and thank you for looking at my profile.
I entered the counselling profession with extensive clinical hypnotherapy experience and a background in complementary therapies that spanned over 20 years.
With my vast experience, and training as an Integrative counsellor, I am able to tailor my sessions to suit each persons individual needs.
If you are suffering from conditions such as generalised anxiety disorder, depression, stress/anxiety, SAD, low self esteem, having relationship issues or just feeling low and unsatisfied with your life but have no idea why, you will be offered a safe, confidential and non judgemental space where you can be heard, understood and helped to work through your troubles.
I use a combination of Person Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. How I work depends on your needs or preference to work in a particular way. I offer both long term counselling and short term solution focused sessions.
I can assist you to make positive changes or to find ways to accept things that cannot be changed. You will be supported to find new insights and meanings to past and present issues.
People can often hold unconscious issues and negative beliefs about themselves, through past negative conditioning. These beliefs can often be very hard to shift on a conscious level. Under hypnosis the analytical left side of the brain is switched off whilst the non analytical right side is brought to the forefront, where positive suggestions can be installed. These new ideas filter back to the conscious mind affecting changes required.
Along with past negative conditions, we may also have to endure the devastating blows life can deal us at times. This can often lead to stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, fears, low self esteem, insomnia, relationship issues, sexual problems and many medical conditions, including chronic pain and fatigue.
Hypnotherapy can be an extremely effective tool to re programme patterns of behaviour in the mind. Anyone with a desire to be hypnotised can be. It is important to remember all hypnosis is self hypnosis, the hypnotherapist is merely the facilitator. No one can go into a trance against their will, or be made to do anything they do not want to.
A free CD of every session is given to be listened to in between sessions and beyond to compound all suggestions in the unconscious mind which can help to speed up, or affirm, changes required.
In working with many clients I discovered, with some, using purely counselling was not always enough to get to the root of the problem and affect changes needed. Interspersed with hypnotherapy it brought desired results. In the same sense using purely hypnotherapy often does not always give the space some people need to explore and uncover deep seated problems.
I use a combination of Integrative counselling and hypnotherapy tailored to your requirements which can be a very effective treatment covering all areas needed for lasting change.
Training, qualifications & experience
FDSc Integrative Counselling
Diploma Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy
Diploma Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
Diploma Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Diploma Anatomy and Physiology
Diploma Clinical Aromatherapy
I attend regular Continuing Professional Development sessions.
SECHC South East Cancer Help Centre (2005- 2015)
BCBS Bromley Community Bereavement Service (2012-2013)
Princess Royal University Hospital Chartwell Cancer unit (2001-2005)
Private Practise (2000-current)
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Anorexia nervosa
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder/Manic depression
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Domestic violence
- Drug abuse
- Eating disorders
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All initial consultations of 50 mins are £25
Counselling 1 hour £50
Couples counselling 1 hour £70
Cognitive Behavioural therapy 1 hour £50
Emotional Freedom Technique 1 hour £50
Hypnotherapy 1 hour £75*
Hypnotherapy stop Smoking session up to 2 hours £170**
Some reduced rates availble for counselling students and people on low income
*Includes a free CD of the session
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In the south of France, Sphere says that the cuisine of Provence actually begins with the sights, sounds, and smells of the open-air markets. The atmosphere is heady with herbs that grow profusely. Provencal conviction is that fresh is best and quality is obtained through patience and experience.
Provincial kitchens combine heavy cooking utensils, many of them handed down through several generations, with the leisurely precision of old-fashioned hand chopping, blending, stirring, and mixing. Most prominent are deep, heavy-bottomed cast iron stock pots for long simmering, weighty iron skillets, tinned copper saucepans and earthenware for slow-cooking rustic recipes. Most kitchens will contain a vegetable mill, mortar and pestle, shears, salad basket, metal pastry bowl, ceramic souffle dish, and dessert molds. I would love to spend time in such kitchens! But since I can’t, instead I decided to try a recipe of Sphere’s “gastronomically-inspired” menu from “La Pyramide” a restaurant founded by Fernand Point in the town of Vienne.
I decided to tackle the Quenelles Sauce Boursin, fish dumplings with Boursin sauce. I happen to love Boursin cheese which is why I wanted to make these, even though quenelles can be a little fussy to make, but not difficult.
This is Sphere’s instructions on forming and cooking the quenelles, which is simply to boil them. The prepared quenelles are then transferred to gratin dishes and covered with a creamy Boursin cheese sauce and baked briefly. The end result melts in your mouth. The quenelles are light and airy with a beautiful texture, and the cheese sauce is so good you will want to lick the dish clean.
This is how they look right from the oven.
Then add some more chives and serve immediately. If you don’t care for chives, it can also be garnished with some watercress.
I’m making these again…
Even though this entire issue was almost all about French cooking, there were a few other pages of interest such as how to make summertime gelatin salads with fruits like strawberries and watermelon; 45-minute menus; how to make a hanging garden for your back porch; the art of belly dancing (with 3 pages of step-by-step instructions!) and a few summer clothes to sew, one of which my mom actually made for me. (Mom – do you remember this dress? I loved it!) The pattern cost all of $1.25 which could be ordered through the magazine.
The pattern of course is no longer available, but I can give you the recipe for those luscious Quenelles with Sauce Boursin. Bon Appetit!
- ½ pound fresh pike or halibut steaks or filets, boned and skinned
- ½ cup water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- Boursin sauce:
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Dash of white pepper
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 ounces Boursin cheese (about half of a container)
- Cut fish into small pieces and place in a blender. Cover and blend on medium speed, scraping down sides frequently, until fish is a smooth puree.
- Heat water, salt, pepper, and butter over medium heat until butter melts and mixture boils; remove from heat. Mix in flour all at once. Beat in egg, then egg white. Beat until smooth. Stir in fish puree.
- Heat 1-1/2 inches of water to boiling in a 10-inch skillet. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Using about ¼ cup fish mixture for each quenelle, shape into ovals with 2 spoons. Drop into boiling water. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer quenelles until almost double in size, about 10 minutes. (I did this in 2 batches).
- Remove quenelles from water with a slotted spoon, draining well. Place 2 quenelles in each of 4 individual au gratin dishes or ramekins. Spoon about ¼ cup Boursin sauce over each serving. Bake uncovered until sauce is hot and bubbly and quenelles are heated through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh chives or watercress.
- To make Boursin sauce:
- Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half gradually. Return to heat. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Stir in cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. | <urn:uuid:2463c018-bd88-44f5-afc9-7916cec17366> | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | https://theculinarycellar.com/sphere-magazine-june-1973/ | 2022-09-27T21:00:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335058.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927194248-20220927224248-00696.warc.gz | en | 0.935919 | 1,057 |
Canucks have concerns on defence
Iain MacIntyre, Vancouver Sun columnistPublished: Monday, April 29, 2013
VANCOUVER - It wasn't the big shot or the right-handedness that the Vancouver Canucks missed most after Sami Salo left as a free agent last summer. And it sure wasn't his medical record. What the Canucks missed was Salo's reliability, poise and ability to calm those around him.
Exhibit A is Alex Edler. The National Hockey League team's most talented defenceman, shepherded by Salo in Vancouver, was erratic for most of the 48-game season as he adjusted to new blue-line partners and the periodic switch to the right side from his natural position on the left.
Without Salo to lean on, Edler looked less sure of himself and made a lot of mistakes.
Vancouver Canucks' Alex Burrows, from left, Mason Raymond, Alexander Edler and Dan Hamhuis celebrate Edler's goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday April 20, 2013.
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That's partly why another Western Conference coach, when asked during the season for his thumbnail assessment of the Canucks, said he really liked the team when its forwards controlled the puck but thought Vancouver vulnerable when its defence had it and was pressed. To some degree, every NHL team has the same issue.
But Edler's risk, given his importance to the Canucks and the minutes he logs, was noteworthy. So was the risk involved with Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa, who was having a good season until a groin injury in late February took him out of the lineup for seven games.
Edler and Bieksa were partners for the second half of the season, mostly because Dan Hamhuis and Jason Garrison were so good together the coaching staff left them alone.
As the Canucks prepare to open the Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks, there remains the question about Vancouver's defence and its ability to safely pass the puck while under pressure.
Edler, however, has been much better the last three weeks - more confident and more physical. And Bieksa, thrown back into the lineup Saturday in Edmonton after missing another five games, has been inching back toward his form of the first month.
The defence also has been bolstered by the steady play of 20-year-old call-up Frankie Corrado, a right-sided rookie who has done well enough in three games to push veteran Keith Ballard off the third pairing.
The Canucks defence suddenly looks a lot less vulnerable than it did a month ago.
"I think our defence is extremely strong," Garrison said after Monday's practice. "There's a lot of guys who can play a lot of roles and have a lot of experience. As a group, we expect a lot from ourselves.
"I think the pressure (on the forecheck) is going to be a step up from regular season, but the guys in here know what to expect. We've got to make sure we get back to the puck first and make plays. The game plan doesn't change."
When the Canucks went to the Stanley Cup Final two years ago, the defence was Hamhuis-Bieksa, Edler-Salo and Aaron Rome-Christian Ehrhoff. For Game 1 against the Sharks, it's likely to be Hamhuis-Garrison, Edler-Bieksa and Andrew Alberts-Corrado.
It may not be quite as good as it was two years ago, but it's close. "Those two (Hamhuis and Garrison) have had a great season together," Bieksa said. "They found some very good chemistry and they're playing some good hockey for us. The other four of us have to elevate our game to match theirs.
"I felt really good to start the season, and then something happened and I broke down. But I'm feeling good again, though, and I'm trying to get my game back. Health-wise, I feel like I'm back. There's no excuses come playoff time. We need everybody's best. And we need my best."
Even without the puck-carrying Ehrhoff, who left the Canucks for a retirement contract from the Buffalo Sabres in 2011, Vancouver continues to have one of the most active and productive defence corps in the NHL.
Edler and Garrison scored eight goals each and Vancouver's 28 goals from the blue-line were second in the NHL to the Montreal Canadiens' 29.
"I've got confidence in our group," Canucks coach Alain Vigneault said. "We're almost as healthy on the back end as we have been. Frankie coming in gives us a little more depth as far as right-handed personnel on the defence. So I like our blue-line."
Vigneault thinks Edler has elevated his game. So does Edler. "I think I've been a bit better here at the end and that's obviously good for me and the team," Edler said. "I just feel like I've been doing everything a little better lately and being more intense. That's helping me, too."
TANEV ON THE MEND: Steady defenceman Chris Tanev, who has missed 10 games with a sprained ankle, was still in a walking boot Monday. When Vigneault saw him outside the dressing room, he bellowed: "C'mon, Tanny, stop milking it!" Tanev could return during the first round. | <urn:uuid:b7553cb5-4ea9-4ace-946f-f670170b3068> | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | http://www2.canada.com/topics/sports/story.html?id=8312657 | 2014-09-02T00:13:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1409535920849.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20140909042240-00008-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.983082 | 1,165 |
By Jimmy Stinson
WARNER – The District A-8 battle between the Warner Eagles and the Summit Christian Academy Eagles could be described as a tale of two halves.
The two teams combined for 45 points in the first half and totaled 18 in the second half as Summit Christian outlasted Warner 33-30.
Prior to the season, the Warner Eagles (4-3, 2-1) were not supposed to be undefeated in district play, much less be able to play with the favorite in the district.
“I don’t know that we got beat, so much as we ran out of time,” said Warner head coach Mike Burdge.
Warner started the scoring in the first quarter after the kickoff return by Mekko Washington set up the Eagles at the Summit 37-yard line.
Five plays and 37 yards later, Jacob Crabtree found the end zone on a 15-yard scamper and added the two-point conversion and Warner was up 8-0.
Summit (7-0, 4-0) answered with a 72-yard touchdown drive and most of that came on a 68-yard halfback pass from Jeremy Pellotte to Haden Ferrell. Cameron Gilbert scooted in from one-yard out and with the two point conversion the game was tied at 8-8.
Warner drove the ball to the Summit 28, but on a fourth-down-and six, Bobby Ward was stopped after a gain of four and Warner turned the ball over on downs but the Eagles got the ball right back when Christian Glisson picked off the Gilbert pass attempt at the Warner 40.
Ward directed the Warner offense on an eight-play scoring drive and capped it off with a nine-yard throw to Dakota Tassey and with the two point conversion, Warner led 16-8. The final score in the half for Warner was Crabtree’s 67-yard scamper.
Warner gave up two scores in the second half on drives of 66 and 50 yards. The 66-yard drive was all Gilbert. Four passes and five carries by Gilbert was capped off by a three-yard touchdown toss to Lance Meek.
Gilbert pickied up the last 25 yards on a quarterback keeper for a touchdown on the 50-yard drive.
“They picked up a lot of yardage in the first half on that keeper and the half back runs, but we made adjustments at halftime and stopped those,” Burdge said.
Down by one, 23-22, at the half, Warner came out in the second half and put together the best drive of the night.
The 12-play, 77-yard drive took almost six minutes off the clock, and was a combination of runs by Clint Kite and Crabtree.
Crabtree accounted for three of the plays for 41 yards, while Kite picked up 36 yards on nine carries and capped off the drive with a 3-yard touchdown and with the two point conversion, Warner regained the lead at 30-23.
“These guys are great to have in the backfield, they compliment each other so well,” said Burdge.
Kite, who hada team-high 178 yards rushing and two touchdowns, put a positive spin on the loss.
“We were supposed to be blown out by these guys, but we stuck with them, and that is something we can build on for next week,” he said.
Crabtree added 133 yards rushing on 14 carries and two TDs.
Warner’s defense could not come up with the stop late in the game and gave up a 67-yard scoring drive with 1:11 left in the third quarter. Gilbert connected on two passes and Jake Ryan carried three times, the last being a 9-yard scoring run, and with the extra point by Gilbert, Summit had tied the game at 30-30. Gilbert added the final score with a 23-yard field goal at the 9:51 mark.
Warner had a chance to run the clock and take the lead, and it appeared it would. Warner started the drive at its own 29-yard line, driving the ball to the Summit 10-yard line, but a fumble on a handoff was recovered by Summit and ended the threat.
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The Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School is a not-for-profit organisation which opened in 2001 as a Prince’s Trust Business. Since then it has won multiple Business of London Awards and has a growing and solid reputation within the performing arts industry. It is not a franchise, and the principal, Anna Fiorentini and her team of teachers are involved in all branches of the school.
Whilst at the drama school, students are in classes according to their age and follow a timetable of drama / film, dance and singing. This timetable is put in place to ensure that students become all-round performers.
Alongside this, it is also proud to bring their students a brand-new training in Entrepreneurship which will impart in their student’s pragmatic business skills, an understanding of negotiating and the importance becoming a creative agency. We are not just building confident, charismatic and independent individuals, we are creating the next generation of thought-leaders.
Our guiding ethos is to provide a safe, supportive environment for young people to explore the performing arts, whether they have dreams of entering the profession or simply wish to use the performing arts classes to learn some valuable life-enhancing skills. We have an incredible team of staff who encourage team work, self-expression, confidence, communication, discipline, respect and fun. Our teaching staff are all industry professionals and bring their dynamic and unique flair to the classes, giving the students an understanding of what working as a performer is like in ‘the real world’.
We welcome all students, whether they wish to enter the performing arts industry or not, and we are very proud of the achievements that many of our students have gained through the Anna Fiorentini Agency (see details below).
We consistently receive highly positive feedback from parents who have been delighted with the increased confidence and self-assurance of their children. There has also been acknowledgement from regular schools of the positive difference they have seen in children who have enhanced their academic studies since attending our school due to an increased thirst for learning. To see what some parents have said, please see our testimonials page.
The Agency – Students of the school may apply to be represented by the Fiorentini Mosson Agency. The Agency has an established reputation within the industry and has received praise for the professionalism and enthusiasm of its clients. Over the years the Agency has placed some of its clients in a number of well-known productions. These include: the films Swallows & Amazons and Song for Marion, Steve McQueen’s Academy Award Winning Small Axe, West End productions of Prince of Egypt and Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, The Lion King, Matilda, Bugsy Malone, and numerous productions at the National Theatre; and TV shows Hank Zipzer, and EastEnders plus a number of music videos and commercials. And of course, there is our former student, Jermain Jackman, who went on to win The Voice UK shortly after winning our very own Fiorentini’s Got Talent.
Our teachers – the majority of our teachers are from high-profile performing arts backgrounds and have worked with the likes of the BBC, ITV, Warner Bros., The RSC and on The West End and they bring their knowledge of the industry to their classroom. Because they are working in the industry they can use their experience to guide their students who are interested in a career in performing arts. They also have a fabulous rapport with young people.
Performance Troupe – There is an opportunity for students to audition for our Performance Troupe. They meet separately once a week to rehearse routines, which are performed in various venues, including local hospitals, hospices, care homes and community events. The troupe is also available to hire for corporate events.
Extracurricular events – Students are encouraged to take part in the school’s extracurricular and social activities, such as Oscar Nights, Fiorentini’s Got Talent and various fundraising events. Students gain skills and enjoyment through participating in these opportunities.
Entrepreneurship Scheme – The school is excited to offer a brand-new entrepreneurship scheme to its students where they will be implementing ‘soft business skills’, understanding how to market themselves as a creative agency and building on the vital philosophy ‘if you don’t ask, you don’t get’. Students will be working on fundraising schemes to support the Fiorentini Foundation, helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school believes that understanding Crowdfunding, marketing and building rapport with local businesses will stand them in fantastic stead for whichever career-path they choose later in life.
We ask students and their guardians to take part in a taster day before they join the school. This ensures we are the right school for your child.
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Single Tooth Replacement With an Implant Charleston, WV
The loss of a single tooth might not seem like a significant problem, particularly if you lose a tooth near the back of your mouth.
After all, if it cannot be seen, what difference does it make? The truth is that losing even just one tooth can have a major impact on your oral health and the functions of your mouth.
Replacing your missing tooth, no matter what its location, is essential. Revive Dental and Implant Center can improve your oral health and the functions of your mouth with a single tooth replacement.
Why is Replacing a Single Tooth Important?
If you lose a front tooth, your smile is greatly affected, and you may begin to feel self-conscious. This is not the only thing that happens, however. Even at the back of the mouth, several issues arise.
You have a harder time chewing. Your speech may be affected. The surrounding teeth may also begin to shift into the space. As this happens, your bite is changed, which can cause many oral health problems. Shifting teeth can also affect your smile. Frequently asked questions about dental implants.
The Traditional Treatment
For a long time, the only choice for replacing a single tooth was with what is known as s bridge. This treatment uses a false tooth that is secured into place with two crowns. One type of bridge is called an anterior bridge.
The crowns function as anchors and secure the restoration onto your healthy teeth. One form of crowns are called anterior crowns.
You need two appointments to get a bridge. Your first one is used to remove some of the enamel from the teeth that will hold the bridge in place.
This is called preparing the teeth, and it is necessary to make sure that the crowns fit properly, and your bridge looks completely natural. We then take a dental impression and provide you with a temporary bridge.
Once your impression is taken, we send it off to the lab. There, your custom restoration is made. It may take a couple of weeks.
The temporary bridge we give you helps to protect your teeth and mouth during this time. When we get the bridge back, you will have your second appointment.
At your second appointment, the temporary bridge is removed. We then check to make sure that your final bridge fits properly and looks completely natural. Finally, we bond the crowns onto their respective teeth.
A bridge gives you back your smile as well as the functions of your missing tooth. It also helps to prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting. However, because it cannot stop bone loss in your jaw, you may need to get a new one every few years.
A Single Tooth Implant
A single tooth implant is an alternative to the bridge. With this treatment, we surgically implant a titanium post into your jawbone.
To do this, we do need to drill a hole into the bone. Once we place the post, your surgical incision is stitched closed. As the jaw heals, new bone grows.
This bone attaches to the post, fixing it securely within the jaw. In a way, the post is like a new root that is then used to support your new tooth and hold it securely in place.
The process for getting a single tooth implant is much more involved than it is for getting a bridge. In addition to surgery, an implant does require several weeks for complete healing.
However, with this solution, you regain stimulation to your jawbone in addition to restoring the functions of your missing tooth and improvement in your oral health.
This stimulation helps to put a stop to the bone loss in your jaw.
This means the bone does not change shape, and the likelihood you will need to have the actual implant changed is incredibly small.
No matter what the location of your missing tooth in your jaw, it is essential to replace it as soon as possible.
We offer same-day implants which, as the name implies, are made in our office and fitted on your tooth all in one visit! With our in-house laboratory we are able to place your implant all in one day.
That means no waiting period, you get to walk out in one day with your new smile. Call (304) 467-4265 or click to schedule an appointment now and find out what option is right for you.
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Being a Stay at Home Mother is the best choice that I have ever made.
I feel tremendously blessed that in this day and age, my husband honors my role as wife, mother and teacher above the commercialized standards of wealth, money and position. I see it as a privilege to make the choice to stay home and raise disciples as a sole focus instead of dividing my attention between work and home. It is a deep responsibility and a weight that I happily bear…
Most of the time.
Let’s face it ladies. There is that percentage, somewhere between 10-15%, (or however much you care to admit to…go ahead, no one can hear you!) of the time when you feel a little baffled by it all. We mothers are one of the only occupations in the world where the job description is consistently inconsistent, you are on call 24/7, physical stamina is in constant demand but short supply and where basic life skills such as nose-blowing, hand washing and crisis management are always on the task list. Your subordinates actually run your day most of the time, wardrobe malfunctions occur hourly and sprinting through the aisles in Wal-Mart toward the family bathrooms (No, Mommy I have to go NOW!) is the most often practiced form of exercise.
But those of us that are called to this task love it. What strange women we are. To actually find fulfillment and relish in such a role. To enjoy every sticky embrace, slobbery smooch and missed-my-hand-but-wacked-my-nose-high-five. To persevere through the chaos and ignore the unfinished laundry. To frolic carefree amongst the strewn Legos, past the wasted rolls of toilet paper and…
Wait just a moment. Is something sounding a little off here for you too? I mean, in the course of my average day, that last paragraph is a bit of a dream. In all reality, there are days where the laundry, sticky hands, wasted toiletries and chaos can be overwhelming. Relish? Enjoy? Persevere? How about survive! There are days when keeping your head above water is really the only goal. Well, that and not being tied up in a corner somewhere by your 6 year old.
You see, we live in such a performance based society that it really is difficult to see ourselves not achieving; even when it’s something as simple hot dogs vs. steak for dinner. There is an unspoken belief in our society as well, that if you are home all day long then your home, children, husband, et infinitum must be perfect. The pressures of performance, production and output can mount rather quickly and take a toll on our emotional psyche, self image and perspective. That is, until we look into God’s awesome word.
We often remember the great men of the Bible for their moments of triumph, but rarely do we reflect on their marked moments of weakness. Abraham was a liar, Elijah battled depression and Peter was a plagued with doubt and fear. But today, for our mothering hearts, I want to look at David. A man after God’s own heart, and the giant that he could not defeat.
2 Samuel 21: 15 Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted. 16 Ishbi-benob was a descendant of the giants; his bronze spearhead weighed more than seven pounds, and he was armed with a new sword. He had cornered David and was about to kill him. 17 But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue and killed the Philistine. Then David’s men declared, “You are not going out to battle with us again! Why risk snuffing out the light of Israel?”
I am wondering if you caught that at all. David, giant slayer, knock down drag out warrior of the day, big man on campus King, was exhausted. And because of his exhaustion, he was almost defeated. But did his mighty men taunt him? Did they question his rule, his authority? No. They provided solutions. Abishai killed Ishbi-benob and then they men declared that his light was too important to risk his life again. Home he must stay, to be protected and kept safe.
Do you see the parallel?
Are you exhausted? Has the laundry pile up overwhelmed you and do the dirty diapers have you cornered? Is the giant of perfectionism and production threatening to tear you to pieces and kill you with a Goliath sized sword? Has your mop and sponge become more vital to you than the sound of your children’s laughter and your husband’s warm touch? Is your image as Mom of the Year killing the light inside of you? Then stop, get off the battle field and let someone else fight that fight.
You are far more important than your production. There is a light inside of you that keeps your family going that is far more vital to their success than clean dishes. There is a light inside of you that will send mighty men of wisdom, truth and love into the enemy’s camp against your family far more effectively than a vacuumed floor. There is a light inside of you to mend broken hearts, laugh in the good times, pray through the struggles and guide in the darkness that is far more important that any outsider’s expectations.
So relax. Give yourself grace Mom, and focus on the light. If anything is going to make you tired at the end of a day, let it be because you shone so brightly that you gave all you had. Not because the floors are prefect and the dinner spot on. The warriors in your life need you more than what you can do.
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Everyone is talking about this season’s off-the-shoulder look. Fantastically versatile, the beauty of this design trend is that it can be adapted for every occasion. Whether you are looking for a sophisticated evening dress, casual day-wear, or something in between, the off-the-shoulder style has it all. Perfect when crafted from sheer fabrics, or from heavier weights for cooler temperatures, garments can be tailored or free-falling, making off-the-shoulder design ideal for all.
For a casual look, team a lacy crochet-style top with distressed jeans and a wide leather belt. Match a long-sleeved sheer chiffon tunic with rolled shorts for the ultimate in cool chic, or create a more formal outfit with a knit-fabric crop-top and mini-skirt combination.
Off-the-shoulder is a great choice for day-wear with a difference. A sinuous dress, with asymmetric hemline, free-falling folds, and caught at the waist with a wide tooled leather belt, will flatter your curves and make a real statement. A geometric tailored dress, with figure-hugging outline and short length, allows you to show your legs and shoulders to fabulous advantage, whilst a soft wrap-around style gives a different feel but with no less impact. Or evoke the spirit of sun-soaked Mexico with a pretty ruched off-the-shoulder blouse with matching skirt.
The style truly comes into its own with stunning evening wear. Sheer, transparent fabrics that fall naturally to the floor and swirl as you move will create the dress of your dreams. Or why not opt for a shapely tailored design, with a hint of Victorian reticence, but featuring totally contemporary flair?
And of course, for the height in feminine appeal, an off-the-shoulder wedding dress makes you centre of attention for all the right reasons. Try a fitted bodice with plunging neckline, sweeping away to a full skirt, or highlight your silhouette with a dress that flares from your knee. Whether you prefer delicate frothy lace or smooth silk, simple sophistication or a delightfully detailed finish, the off-the-shoulder look can be adapted for every figure.
Carefully chosen accessories will enhance your off-the-shoulder look, simply adding to the universal appeal of this gorgeous 2014 trend.
The featured photo is of a White Off-The-Shoulder Top With Chiffon Sleeves, From US Trendy
Molly Rustas is wearing a grey off the shoulder top
Anouk Yve is wearing an oversized knit off the shoulder top from Somewhere Elsewhere, jeans from Zara, shoes from Christian Louboutin and a bag from Chloe
Doina Ciobanu is wearing a off the shoulder crop top by Oh My Love, vintage skirt, espadrilles by Soludos and sunglasses from Karen Walker
Vanessa Balli goes boho-chic with a white off the shoulder dress from Gentle Fawn
Sara Escudero is wearing an off the shoulder top from Mango, shorts from Zara, shoes from Asos, clutch from Oysho and sunglasses from Karen Walker
Jessie Chanes is wearing a black off the shoulder top and skirt from Sheinside, shoes from Zara, bag from Alexander Wang and sunglasses from Dior
Negin Mirsalehi is wearing an off the shoulder mesh top, ripped white jeans and hat
Christina Caradona is wearing a black off the shoulder T-shirt from Sandro, jeans from Express, hat from Alex and Chloe and the shoes are from Acne
Angelica Blick is wearing a white off the shoulder tunic from Gina Tricot, shorts from Lev’s and the hat is from Hattbaren
Kenza Zouiten is wearing a white off the shoulder top and denim shorts
Sara Donaldson is wearing a black off the shoulder dress from Va Va
Nika Huk is wearing a white off the shoulder top and denim shorts both from Chicwish and the red, white and black bag is from Michael Kors
Sharareh Sophia is wearing a black off the shoulder top and skirt from BikBok, bag from Aahlens
Sharareh Sophia is wearing a white off the shoulder lace trim dress from Gina Tricot, and sunglasses from BikBok
Mafalda Castro is wearing a an off the shoulder floral top from Wholesale 7 and short hats and bag from Zara
Christina Caradona is wearing an off the shoulder sweater from Armani Exchange and tank top from Rebecca Minkoff
Andee Layne is wearing a black off the shoulder top and a striped tote from Windsor, jeans from Joe Jean’s, and wedges from TopShop
Kenza Zouiten is wearing an off the shoulder top from Make Way and white denim shorts from Levi’s
Collage Vintage is wearing a red off the shoulder top from Zara
Annabelle Fleur is wearing a light blue off the shoulder dress from Sunday St. Tropez and sunglasses from Illesteva Leonard
Jill Wallace is wearing a white off the shoulder dress from Boutique To You
Kenza Zouiten is wearing a white off the shoulder summer dress from Nelly, shoes from Jeffrey Campbell and a bag from Mulberry
White Off The Shoulder Dress from Sabo
Negin Mirsalehi Is Wearing A White Off-The-Shoulder Ruffle Top From Nasty Gal, Jeans From River Island And A Bag From Valentino
Angelica Blick Is Wearing An Off-The-Shoulder Dress
Zuzanna Krzatala Is Wearing Off The Shoulder Dress By Halston Heritage Via Cosmopolitan US, January 2014
Andee Layne Is Wearing Off The Shoulder Top By Windsor, And Boyfriend Jeans From Joe Jeans
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Joshua Haynes was raised to work hard and take care of his family without asking for outside help. But when the utility bills arrived last month, he knew there would be trouble.
Haynes, 34, a construction worker from Newbern, Tennessee, was left without income after the governor issued a stay-at-home order in early April. As a cash-in-hand builder, he is not eligible to claim unemployment insurance, and the stimulus check still had not arrived.
“I always pay my bills on time, but without work, I just didn’t have the money to cover everything, so I asked for an extension. They said no,” Haynes said.
Haynes, who lives with his wife and three children, managed to get the money just six days after the bill was due, but the city refused to accept the payment unless he also paid a $70 reconnection charge. He didn’t have it, and the charge didn’t make sense as they had not been disconnected. A few hours after his payment was turned down, the taps were turned off, even as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged people to frequently wash their hands in order to prevent the virus spreading.
For a week, the family survived on sodas and microwave meals, cleaning their hands with gel and flushing the toilet with buckets of water filled at a neighbor’s.
In the end, Haynes returned to work despite the stay-at-home order so that he could get an advance on his wages to pay the reconnection fee. “It’s wrong what they did, especially with so many people out of work. I felt angry and embarrassed. I’d never missed a bill before … I had no choice but to go back to work,” he said.
Haynes is among a rapidly growing number of working people faced with impossible economic and health tradeoffs during the coronavirus pandemic — which has so far left more than 61,000 Americans dead and 30 million unemployed.
A third of American households — about 120 million people — still risk having their water disconnected and racking up exorbitant fees, despite calls from a coalition of lawmakers and advocates to suspend all utility shutoffs until the country drags itself out of this unprecedented crisis. And while more than 600 localities and 13 states have mandated moratoriums on disconnecting residents since early March, some of these will soon expire as states reopen for business.
In Tennessee, where the energy burden is also very high, the governor has resisted calls for a statewide moratorium, claiming utility companies — like socially distancing residents — can be trusted to do the right thing.
So far, a handful of utilities serving 2.2 million, or 30 percent of Tennessee residents, have suspended shutoffs. None have agreed to reconnect households without running water despite the serious public health threat posed by poor hygiene.
Deborah O’Barr, 62, from Goodspring, has lived without running water since 2016. It’s a complicated situation: She and her husband, Bobby, 63, who are both disabled, bought the house in a private sale, assuming it would be easy enough to get the water reconnected — it was shut off before they moved in because of unpaid bills.
It was not reconnected, and for four years they have relied on a local spring and their son for water to cook with and drink, as well as rainwater for the toilet and cleaning.
According to the local water department’s rules, O’Barr must prove that she is the legal homeowner, and then pay $1,050 for a new meter. But the deeds are still in the name of the previous owner, who is in prison on remand, and even if this could be resolved, O’Barr says she doesn’t have the money.
“It feels like nobody cares. We must be the lowest of the low as far as the water company is concerned. We just don’t matter, not even during a pandemic,” said O’Barr.
They are not the only ones without tap water relying on wells and springs, according to Connie Gatlin, office manager for Minor Hill water utility district. “[Mrs O’Barr] has been aware of the utility’s rules and requirements since 2016. [She’s] waited for the pandemic to bring it up again. It’s up to each [utility] board to decide about reconnections, that’s what the governor said.”
“We need a state moratorium [on shutoffs],” said Brianna Knisley, of the advocacy group Appalachian Voices, who is concerned about the looming recession. “The stay-at-home order expired on April 30, but many people don’t have jobs to go back to.”
Even before the current crisis, water affordability was a growing nationwide problem, after years of price hikes left an expanding number of low-income households struggling to pay bills.
As a result, some public water utilities increased shutoffs, ostensibly to encourage people to pay up on time: About one in 20 households were disconnected in 2016, according to research by Food and Water Watch (FWW). In addition, more than 2 million people do not have indoor plumbing – no running water or flushing toilet.
Nationwide, nobody knows how many Americans were without water at the start of the pandemic — nor how many have been disconnected since.
What is known is that financial aid to help families and utilities keep taps running has so far been excluded from federal rescue packages. The water and sewage industries estimate $26.4 billion in lost revenue, mostly as a result of the industrial and business lockdown — which is fueling concern that small towns may feel forced to sell off their utilities to big for-profit corporations.
“It is appalling that the federal government is still dragging its feet,” said Mary Grant of FWW. “Congress must act in the public’s interests and order a national moratorium on water shutoffs while providing financial relief to our local public water providers. Our communities are in crisis and can’t wait any longer.” | <urn:uuid:97ec011d-82cb-4494-b266-95b5523b8bcb> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | https://grist.org/justice/it-feels-like-nobody-cares-the-americans-living-without-running-water-amid-covid-19/ | 2021-12-04T16:27:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362999.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20211204154554-20211204184554-00585.warc.gz | en | 0.975949 | 1,296 |
I fully and readily admit that patience has not always been my strong suit.
I have always been one to rush into decisions. I liked to call myself ‘spontaneous’ when I was younger, but now I see that it was purely rash decision making. Not all of these rash decisions ended up yielding negative results (I certainly wouldn’t be who I am today if it weren’t for rash decisions). Moving in with my brother, going to HACC for theatre, going BACK to HACC for Humanities years later and joining roller derby were all split second decisions. So was auditioning for “There Goes the Bride”. So was starting Herbalife. So was deciding to be a coach. So was both years of Rollercon.
That being said, a lot of rash decisions have not yielded such amazing friends and positive results. But “That’s ok,” I’ve always told myself, “They will eventually. I’m on my path to awesomeness.”
So funny thing about that. I’m listening to the audiobook now Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average and Do Work that Matters by Jon Acuff. (What can I say, the title caught my eye and his writing and narration style is reminiscent of my own so the messages are hitting home really strong)
In the book he talks about the Path to Awesome. How we’re all on our own Path and how if we don’t look around and take an honest appraisal of where we’re at now and again, then we may not realize that we’re actually on the Path to Average by accident. I have always said that I don’t want to just wait for my turn to die. I continue to hold that belief.
I have recently begun seeking full time employment to compliment my Herbalife business. Let me be clear: I am not putting a halt to my health coaching. I love it, it’s my passion and I feel like my genius lies within the realm of my coaches and clients. That being said, college, relationships and 10 years of minimum wage jobs and botched rash decisions have left me in a hole (ok, a crater really).
I have been bad at being patient.
I did not want to recognize as I graduated that I needed more time to develop my business. I needed more time to become a good coach. I needed more time to understand how to expand my client list simply and locally. I do not regret a single coaching gig. Oh no way! This summer was an amazing ride – full of hills and valleys and corkscrews (actually and figuratively). I have formed strong friendships thanks to my rash decisions of the last few months. Now is the time to change it up, however. I didn’t want to admit that I needed time to become strong at skills and at jobs. I didn’t want to waste time, and in the process I did NOTHING but waste time.
Oh wait, I guess I should mention one more rash decision: I’m moving to Baltimore.
An exact date has not been set, but in order to walk the Path to Awesome I know I need to move. I’ve been saying for the last 2 years that when I graduated I would be moving out of Central PA. I knew that I needed to – I just didn’t know where to go. Well, I know now. I have been applying for full time jobs both in Lititz and in Baltimore. So we’ll see which ones call me first.
Some places I’ve applied to: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore Aquarium, Discovery Channel, Honest Tea, Baltimore Sun, Charm City Cakes, Merritt Athletic Clubs, Sheetz, Jimmy John’s and Heavy Seas Alehouse. I’ll be honest, these are just the names that pop into my head. I’ve been sending out 2 to 10 applications a day for at least 5 days. (One of them has to at least interview me, right?)
So here’s the plan for my Path: continue to build an online community and support system for athletes to become HARDERBETTERFASTERSTRONGER. Continue to build up my team of amazing coaches and show them they are awesome and strong and have everything inside them to be successful. Work a full time job for a while to pay down my bills and put some stuff into savings. Move to Baltimore and work with a local club to begin building a local community of clients and coaches. When I hit GET team, I will be able to afford all of my bills, savings, taxes, travel and extras enough to leave whatever job I had been at.
If it takes one year, awesome. If it takes three years, that’s ok too. This patience thing is where I will learn the skills and learn how to edit and learn how to master all things coaching and health. The patience will hopefully spill over to my personal life, where I have had a habit of expecting things to come along quicker than they should.
And derby. Derby will still happen. I go to see a Physical Therapist tomorrow to get my knee and IT band looked at. If they tell me that I need to take time off, than that is what I will do [though maybe not starting tomorrow]. I am also putting in a bid to help out the Harm City Homicide as a coach. I have found a passion for men’s derby this year, and I want to help my southern boys be strong and fast.
Here’s really the big key: to the outside world nothing will look different. I will continue my Shred Challenges. I will continue my Instagram and WordPress accounts. I’ll be that person once more that people say, “How do you do it all?”
And my answer will be: “Have you ever heard of Herbalife?”
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Digital health from a healthcare perspective (Part 1)
Implementation Challenges for online medication counseling in Japan
Conceivable Difficulties based on the current Medication Instruction
The advantage of online medication counseling is that you can receive medication counseling from a pharmacist through your smartphone or computer and even complete the consultation and receive the medication at home. However, while the number of users of online medical services is increasing, the spread of online medication guidance seems to be still lagging. The reasons for this are the following issues.
Transportation costs and quality maintenance
Online medication counseling differs from online medical care in that it involves the physical delivery of medications to patients. Unlike face-to-face consultations, where medicines are handed over to the patient at the pharmacy, online medication counseling consists of the cost of having the medications delivered to the patient's home, either by a delivery company or by pharmacy staff. In addition, there is the issue of maintaining the quality of the medicines. We need to store medication in a cool place; otherwise, high temperatures may deteriorate. Especially in summer, it is necessary to use a temperature-controlled delivery service because of the high temperature inside the truck during delivery. In my experience, there have been cases where ointments and creams packed in containers have burst due to high temperatures. It is essential to consider temperature control and packaging when delivering medicines to avoid such incidents.
Lack of patient information
Online medication counseling may make it difficult to read the patient's complex facial expressions or check test values or medication record handbooks compared to face-to-face medication counselling. In addition, there is a lack of patient information needed by pharmacists and the risk of drug information not being conveyed to patients. For example, inhalants used to treat asthma, COPD, and influenza has different usage methods for each device, and there are individual differences in the power of inhalation. Therefore, it is necessary to provide explanations that suit the patient's needs. In the case of face-to-face inhalation instruction, it is possible to use a demonstration device and practice the technique. Still, it is necessary to consider alternative measures for online medication instruction.
Moves toward the spread of online medication guidance
From April 10, 2020, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan eased online medication counseling regulation for a limited time against constraints from new coronavirus infections. This deregulation enabled the provision of online medication counseling to first-time patients and to provide medication counseling only through voice communication by telephone. In addition, the "Regulatory Reform Implementation Plan," approved by the Cabinet on June 18, 2021, specified the continuation of deregulation of online medication guidance and the consideration of medical fees. These deregulations are further promoting the spread of online medication guidance.
In today's ageing society, more and more patients find it difficult to go to pharmacies due to their declining physical abilities. Despite the challenges mentioned above, I hope that the widespread use of online medication guidance will make it easier for all people to receive medical services.
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A certain amount of conflict with parents is, unfortunately, a natural part of growth within the teen years. Conflict serves some very important purposes. It is nature’s way of forcing you to adapt your parenting to your child’s increasing need for developing self reliance and preparation for them to begin to test their growing independence. Additionally, one of the brain processes that is undergoing a burst of change from early to mid adolescence is that of logic and reasoning. As these abilities are maturing, your child strengthens, sharpens and tests them out on you. They argue, they disagree and they try out different perspectives. They learn to reason and think logically by sometimes being unreasonable and illogical and then correcting themselves and improving their mental balance.
Still, it is not unusual for parents to feel overwhelmed by the conflict at some point so here are some strategies that might help you get through.
1. Keep your cool
Many young teens have become experts at pushing their parents’ buttons. It is extremely difficult not to overreact when your child challenges your authority, your beliefs or argues insistently for something that you know is unsafe. Most parents who have experienced the teens years find they have overreacted many, many times, so it is with complete humility that we make the recommendation to “try very hard to avoid escalating a confrontation or argument.”
2. Strive to identify the real issue
Sometimes it can be difficult to zero in on what you and your child are truly arguing about. Are the low hanging jeans a problem for you because they reflect poorly on your parenting, because they will negatively influence other’s perceptions of him or because they are inappropriate for the social occasion? How important is each of these factors compared to his need and right to make his own choices?
3. Set realistic consequences so that you are able to follow through
Remember the old parenting adage, “This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you?” When it comes to punishment or consequences, this can definitely be true for parents. If you tell your daughter she has to stay home all weekend, are ready to stay home yourself for many hours with a very disagreeable young person. For an interesting look at one parent’s struggle, check out the New York Times blog entitled Grounded – Thank Mom and Dad
4. Accept that, as the parent of an adolescent, you will have to face and overcome embarrassment at some point.
There is probably no parent in the history of the world who was not embarrassed by something that their child did. Adolescents will, at some point, wear something inappropriate, treat someone poorly, act immature, not follow through on a school assignment, lie to you, or do something really stupid (possibly even illegal). It is important not to let this fear of embarrassment influence your parenting choices. Look at the bright side, you probably embarrass to your adolescent children far more than they could ever embarrass you.
5. Present a United Front
If you parent with a partner, the two of you must, for the most part, provide a united front when dealing with conflict with your child. Divide and conquer is a tried and true technique employed by youth everywhere and you must guard against it diligently. While there is likely no way that you and your partner will agree on every aspect of child rearing (that is actually the beauty of multiple parents), you will need to come to a mutual understanding prior to approaching your child. Many is the time that the conflict related to a particular childrearing decision was much more heated between two parenting partners than it was between parents and child.
6. Allow yourself to disengage
7. Natural and Logical Consequences: Let the circumstances do the work for you
One way to minimize conflict is not to take on more than you have to by letting the natural progression of things take their course. If your daughter forgets her lunch money three times in a row, indicate how sorry you are for her and how bad you feel that she will be hungry all afternoon, but that you just don’t have time to get to the school before lunch. This puts the power of choice and responsibility directly into your young person’s hands. Sometimes, however, the natural consequence of an act or decision is not appropriate. Perhaps, it can threaten your child’s safety or long term future. In this case, use logical consequences where you provide consequences that connect logically to the action, but also minimize risk. For example, if your child is using his new phone to text inappropriate comments to friends, remove the ability to text. Warning: Sometimes it takes some very creative thinking in order to come up with a logical consequence. But you will get better will practice.
8. Always try to keep in mind that argumentation and the quest for independence serve an important purpose and benefit to both you and your child
Whether you want your child to strike off into the wild world or test the waters closer to home, all parents want their children to achieve milestones of adulthood. This is a risky, scary and difficult process. Your child needs to practice this too, particularly while you are still there to catch them if they fall. Your child’s push to let him or her go is nature’s way of facilitating what is best for both of you.
No matter how many strategies you have, there is always one child or unique situation that trips you up. Share your frustrations of dealing with conflict in the comment section. We are equally certain that you too have developed some excellent strategies to deal with conflict so, while you’re at it, share those too.
What are your conflict frustrations and strategies?
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Becky is the Prevention Education Coordinator with the Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board where she oversees statewide efforts to offer professional development and training to family serving professionals to promote healthy family functioning and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. She and her husband are the parents of two adult children and a teenage son who challenges them to keep honing their parenting skills and strategies. Becky previously served as a parenting outreach specialist for the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension and was one of the co-founders of Parenthetical. | <urn:uuid:330895a0-984a-4ec8-8631-2fe91f04936b> | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | https://parenthetical.wisc.edu/2017/11/06/breaking-the-cycle-8-strategies-for-dealing-with-conflict-with-your-young-teen/ | 2021-09-28T04:41:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780060201.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20210928032425-20210928062425-00344.warc.gz | en | 0.962967 | 1,268 |
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A 33-yr-vintage girl has approached a court docket to claim her right over her deceased father’s assets. What is proving to be a hurdle is the reality that she converted to Islam at the same time as marrying the second time. Her two older brothers have not only disowned her, however, have additionally stopped giving her any financial benefits coming from the ancestral belongings.
Sonia misplaced her father in 2010. 12 months later, her first husband died because of blood most cancers. Her brothers decided to divide their father’s Ashok Nagar property equally between the 3 siblings and informed Sonia that they will provide her month-to-month remuneration from the belongings.
Sonia who had a seven-12 months-antique daughter from her first husband claims she agreed as she did now not have every other supply of earnings.
WHEN SONIA MET HASAN
She met her second husband Hasan in 2012 and fell in love with him. Both of them decided to tell their households about every other. While Hasan managed to persuade his circle of relatives to simply accept a Hindu bride, Sonia’s brothers refused to just accept the union or even disowned her. From her 2d marriage, Sonia has a three-12 months-vintage son.
Speaking to Mail Today she said, “Even after my second marriage there is no change in my residing. My husband has in no way interfered or compelled any norms upon me. We value all religions. I tried convincing my brothers, however, the remaining time I went there they threatened me with the dire outcome.”
Eventually, Sonia claims, her brothers additionally stopped sending her the remuneration from the property and filed to cancel her right over the belongings pronouncing that she does no longer have any claim to the assets as she transformed to Islam.
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She filed a match earlier than an extra district judge thru her suggest Amit Kumar asking the court docket to declare her one-1/3 proprietor of the Shahdara, Ashok Nagar belongings.
The female, in her suit, says her brothers defrauded her and performed a fake deed of her share within the property of their call.
She instructed the courtroom, “When our mom and dad died in 2010 and 2008 respectively, my brothers and I have become joint owners of the undivided assets, well worth Rs. 20 lakh as on date.”
She claimed inside the in shape that, her brothers in 2012 took her to the workplace of a sub-registrar, underneath the pretext of having the property divided into three same shares, and she or he blindly signed the documents in properly religion. Initially, she becomes getting her percentage of the hire collected from the tenants staying at the belongings.
THE BROTHERS’ RESPONSE TO THE SUIT
In their reaction to the healthy, the 2 brothers say, their sister turned into disqualified from inheriting any portion of the property underneath the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act as she converted to Islam after marrying a Muslim guy and has a baby from her marriage.
They have sought a dismissal of the match as she has ceased to be a Hindu now and say that they have dedicated no fraud. The woman has also filed a criminal complaint against her brothers inside the Karkardooma court docket for alleged offenses of cheating, crook conspiracy and forgery.
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BBQ Hot Spot - Pasadena
The missus needed to pick up dry cleaning next door..so we decided to save some time and try out the new korean bbq wings joint.
1. Skip the ramen...you are better off with some supermarket ramen
2. Hot Wings - skip the hot "american" version. Mild (honey) and K-Hot (Korean Sauce) are the best flavored.
Looks to be a mom&pop&daughter operation. Great service but food was just O-K. Wished they serve real korean noodles etc.
2391 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
p.s. in the same strip mall is Dickey's BBQ Pit which replaced Domino's. Decent crowd there but pricing is almost Robin's BBQ level.
p.s.s. Plate 38 looks quiet
Usually when I order ramen at korean restaurants, it ends up being shin ramen. Same with rabokki.
I think their concept of ramen is similar to HK ppl and nissin ramen.
They both strongly prefer a specific taste and texture when they think of ramen, unless the shop is a specialized "lai mein" shop.
In the same complex is a Subway, I believe, and Lupita's (http://lupitascm.com/) - I've not tried the latter, but keep meaning to.
Across Sierra Madre Blvd., in the Von's shopping center, are The Flame Broiler (http://www.flamebroilerusa.com/home.html) which isn't bad for a quick chicken and veggie bowl and Pasadena Noodle & Grill (http://www.pasadenanoodle.com/) which is Vietnamese and isn't getting great reviews on Yelp, but I was okay with what we tried (caveat: I'm not terribly knowledgeable about Vietnamese cuisine).
I've only been to that flame broiler once, and that's all I needed to not go back there (or their other locations) ever again.
Got a "the super works" plate, or whichever had all 3 meats. Ribs were cooked ok, but sauce was generic and meat was sparse. The beef is hard, overcooked, flavorless, and had many chewy/inedible pieces. The chicken is flavorless and had a lot of fatty and tendon pieces. Sauce is horrible. Veggies were undercooked to the point where I thought they were raw (though maybe that was the point?).
I'd actually much rather go to mako bowl or *gasp* yoshinoya (certain locations)...
Thank you for the info. I saw the sign last week and was wondering about BBQ Hot Spot. Pasadena Noodle & Grill - you can find better pretty much anywhere else. Lupita's, which I have not been to in years, was very good when they first opened, probably still good. Flame Broiler reminds me too much of Yoshinoya (which I find repulsive), so I will never step foot into one. Plate 38 has the best bagel & lox plate I have ever had - they deep fry their capers!!
Lupita's IS still good. Far from the best, and you can't get a margarita, but the best cheap all-arounder in that vicinity as far as I'm concerned. Mrs. O was addicted to the lengua plate back when she was eating that sort of thing, and I love that and the seafood enchiladas. We were first taken there by Tania's folks - Pops loved it mostly because it was so cheap, but he had some strong favorites. The darker of the sauces that come with the chips is especially good; a friend visiting from Nashville got a quart jar of it to take home, and it so impressed his boss that when she was next in LA she made a side trip just to eat there and get some sauce of her own.
I completely forgot I tried this place a while back. I guess that says something - it hasn't occurred to me to try it again or even mention it to anyone. We had the "hot" Korean-style wings, which were not hot, but were quite sweet and too saucy (eh, that's a personal preference). My tall dark and handsome husband was put off by the ends of the wings not being clipped (and the occasional feather). I don't mind these things at all - I consider the crispy end pieces a definite plus, actually - but not enough to redeem these wings. We can make better at home. | <urn:uuid:e8c36f39-aca8-4672-b0a9-62511969a1c5> | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/907937 | 2015-07-29T00:51:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042985140.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002305-00249-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.978723 | 951 |
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Tourism in Greece and the Greek Islands, the mythical lands. Tourism in Greece is a must! This website is the perfect place to plan your holidays. It is a beautiful country characterised by its mountainous landscapes, its incredible weather, its many islands, its long sandy beaches and more.
Greece is the favourite tourism destination for many Europeans and attracts every year millions of visitors. This section provides information about Greece tourism destinations in the mainland and the Islands.
We can organize any kind of holiday in Greece and the Greek Islands. Just send us your request.
General tourist information
Greece mainland and the Greek islands have some of the favorite holiday destinations in Europe. In fact, Greece comes in the 15th place in the world rating of tourist destinations, since, according to the National Statistical Service of Greece, it receives more than 15 million tourists every year, after countries such as the USA, China, Spain and Great Britain.
Most tourists to Greece come from Europe, especially the EU countries, and from the USA, while fewer originate from the other continents. In 1989 and 1991, approximately 90% of the tourists to Greece were Europeans, in particular German and British citizens. Until the mid-1990s, the tourism flow in Greece would not surpass 8 or 9 million; however, 1994 was a determinant year for Greece tourism because more than 10 million people chose Greece and the wonderful Greek islands to spend their summer vacations.
Why people visit Greece
Greece is a famous country, popular for its clean beaches and its long history. There are hundreds of archaeological and historical sites to visit in Greece that gloriously depict the country's past. Its landscape is mainly mountainous and the terrain is not very fertile, except for some valleys scattered along the Greek mainland. However, Greece is surrounded by water, in particular the Aegean and the Ionian Sea. The country consists of more than 1,400 islands and islets, but only 169 of them are inhabited.
These Greek islands form, one by one, a beauty of nature. They are the most popular Greek destinations, especially in summer. Big or tiny, green or infertile, ideal for cosmopolitan or relaxing vacations, one thing is for sure: all these islands have the necessary requirements and facilities to offer you memorable vacations!
Some of the best islands resorts are:
Mykonos island, with its cosmopolitan character; Santorini island, with the most romantic sunset in the world; Rhodes island, the island of the medieval castles, the sun and the butterflies; Crete island, with its revolutionary spirit; Ios island, with the wild nightlife; Corfu island, with its Venetian style; Ithaca island, the homeland of Ulysses; Samos island, the greenest of all Greek islands; Skiathos island, with its long and sandy beaches; all these constitute just a few examples of the most famous Greek paradises. There are easily accessible with flights to Greece to Athens or directly to some islands with airports, but there are also accessible via Greek ferries.
Development of tourism
The Greek tourism started flourishing in the late 1960s and particularly in the early 1970s. The first Greek hotel unit was created in 1968 in Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Crete and since then many accommodation options have made their appearance all along Greece. In a slow but stable pace, Greece has today managed to become one of the most favorite tourist destinations among Europeans, Asians and Americans. It is worth mentioning that, according to surveys, the Chinese and the Austrians vote for Greece as the best holiday spot ever!!
The peak season for tourism in Greece lasts from May to September, since the third-quarters of the tourism flow choose this time of year to come to Greece. The sunny weather, warm beaches and variable landscapes invite people from all over the world to experience the Greek hospitality and peaceful way of life. The income from tourism constitutes a large part of the Greek economy. Many new jobs have been created and business has been supported, through setting up numerous gift shops in each area.
A special interest is also given to promote, apart from summer holidays, winter tourist resorts, therapeutic spas, ecotourism, working holidays and discovery holidays. Also, islands cruises are also very popular.
Are you still hesitating? We invite you to surf our web pages to take a view of the astonishing beauty of Greece and the Greek islands. We provide you a wide range of Greece photos and an even wider range of information for more than 90 destinations. However, when it comes to Greece, pictures are not enough. You should come to experience its beauty by yourself!!
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I moved to Tucson in 2001--16 years ago! And last week was the first time I have visited this gem of a museum.
I do not know how I missed it. I am glad I finally found it--what a wonderful discovery.
All of the exhibits are behind glass and, even though I was allowed to take pictures, you will see some glare or fuzziness in every one.
The museum is divided into three galleries with separate themes...
THE ENCHANTED GALLERY
The center of this gallery is dominated by this wonderful tree with many tiny peep-holes...
...and a fairy that flitters here and there.
The inhabitants of the tree are tiny mice.
Surrounding the tree are miniature scenes inhabited by dragons, fairies, mice, frogs or storybook characters.
Made by Playmobil, a German company that produces easily assembled toys.
"The Kewpie Craze"
"Easter Scene in a Coffee Pot"
"Tea Room in a Tea Pot"
"The Nutty Professor"
by Glenda Hooker--1997
(based on characters created by Eddie Murphy in the movie "The Nutty Professor")
"EXPLORING THE WORLD GALLERY"
"Oriental Floating Garden"
by Bill Lankford--2005
"Japanese Family Farmhouse"
by Shoichi Uchiyama--1992
Traditional family farmhouse from the countryside north of Tokyo. As of 1994 only three full-scale houses of this type were still in existence.
Pat Ariel --1995
(The pots are actually made out of copper.)
Christmas scenes galore....
...even under the floor.
"MY, MY WHAT DESPAIR--
HOW WILL MY GARDEN GROW?"
Ed Mabe and Eve Mabe--2002
"The Potter's Studio"
by Craig T. Roberts
(This photo is for my sister, Mary who makes pottery. I was fascinated that some of those pots are no bigger than a kernel of corn. )
THE HISTORY GALLERY
"Time of the Pharaohs"
by Elaine Cannon--1950s
A collection of 52 miniature dolls in their individual glass domes. Each doll is formed from a grain of wheat, with painted features, sculpted hair, and a body and limbs of wire wrapped with thread. Costumes are Swiss silk with dried plant accessories.
A masterpiece of miniature art reproduces exactly its life-sized counterpart, down to the smallest nail or stitch. Textiles require special care as ordinary threads and stitching often look out of scale when used in a miniature.
Miniature rugs that reproduce the patterns and textures of fine woven carpets are especially challenging. Needlepoint in which threads are stitched into a background fabric mesh, employ a count (number of stitches per inch) of 30 to 40 per inch in order to achieve a realistic effect.
Many of the same type tools were used to create the miniatures that were replicas of the full-sized objects. However--miniature art requires miniature tools.
"Yellow Rose of Texas"
by Brooke Tucker --1983-1985
The theme of Ms Tucker's house is "Wedding Day". Note the table, full of gifts.
Brooke Tucker's miniatures convey a flair for elegant theatricality.
Her mother was a glamorous showgirl, her father was the actor, Forrest Tucker, and her grandfather, Stanford Jolley, played villains in dozens of westerns and B movies.
Please note the lights are lit, the cat in the chair, the dog under the bench on the left and dozens of other features. Every single display took me many minutes to absorb in all its detail.
The Rolls Royce was waiting to whisk the bride away to the chapel.
"A Gentleman's Space"
by Ray Whitledge--1995
Note the moose head on the wall and the dog in front of the fireplace.
"The Boatbuilder's Study"
"A Tribute to Erte"
by Brooke Tucker
The Erte tribute was amazing, with all the glass, the chandeliers, and the 30's art deco.
"THE GREAT HALL"
by Peter Westcott
Contains reproductions of features from historic manor houses in Derbyshire and Essex, England. The portraits are painted by Joan Hairrel.
(The paintings looked so real though no bigger than a thumbnail)
by Charlotte Schoenback--2006
A 14 room Rococo chateau, with furnishings inspired by European palaces. The chateau was designed and created over a 30-year period.
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Hey Tombow fans! It’s Mandy from @thebrewtifulword here to show you how to use a sponge and Tombow products to paint a galaxy!
To celebrate Black History Month, each Design Team member is picking a Black artist that inspires them and then creating projects to inspire you. There are so many talented and incredible artists out there, but one artist that completely blows my mind every time he creates something is @bouboudesign_. He paints using literally ANYTHING. Things like bike wheels, soccer balls, tennis rackets, and even the feet and hair of someone else. Not only is this incredible in itself, but he also paints his portraits upside down! At the end he flips his canvas and reveals an incredible masterpiece. Here’s an example of him in action:
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I was inspired by how he uses anything to create his art, so I went hunting around my house to find a random object I could use to create something. I came across a sponge and thought this could be a cool idea. I experimented with it, the ABT PRO Alcohol-Based Markers and the Dual Brush Pens. I found that the ABT PRO Markers worked really well but the ink needed some help in order to be applied to paper. So a sponge paint galaxy idea was born! Let’s gather our supplies and get started on how to sponge paint!
- Tombow ABT PRO Alcohol-Based Markers: P026, P933, P991 and P993
- Tombow Dual Brush Pens: 026, 933, 993 and N15
- Tombow MONO Graph Mechanical Pen
- Tombow Medium Water Brush
- Tombow Blending Palette
- Watercolor paper
- Sponge and scissors
- Rubbing alcohol
STEP 1 – Add Alcohol Ink
On your watercolor paper, draw a big circle using the MONO Graph Mechanical Pencil. You can use a template or bowl for this step if you prefer. Next cut up your sponge into four pieces. Using ABT PRO Marker P991, scribble ink onto the Blending Palette. Take one piece of sponge and add rubbing alcohol to it to dampen it. Then, rub the sponge onto the ink on the Blending Palette to pick it up. Then, quickly dab the ink onto your paper inside of the circle.
Repeat using ABT PRO Markers P993, P026, and P933. Use a different piece of sponge with each color. To clean the Blending Palette between colors, dampen a paper towel with rubbing alcohol and wipe the palette clean.
TIP – With each darker color, move away from the center so that the lighter colors are in the middle of your circle. I used the darkest color along the outside edges only.
As you can see, using a sponge gives a really cool texture to the ink!
STEP 2 – Add Watercolor
To add more depth to my galaxy, I added Dual Brush Pen ink to the outside edges of my circle. Use Dual Brush Pen 933 along the outermost edge and then 993 and 026.
Next, use the Water Brush to bring the ink from the outermost edge toward the center. Try not to cover up too much of the texture from the sponge. You want that to still shine through! Just simply blend the three colors together. Next, I added a little more 026 and 933 to the center to add a little darker color and used the Water Brush to blend it.
Using Dual Brush Pen N15, add a little black to the circle. I tend to start off with just a little black at first and then add more if I need to. A little black goes a long way! Use the Water Brush to blend it.
STEP 3 – Add White Paint
Using white acrylic paint, add details like lines and splatter to the circle.
For more project ideas inspired by things around your home, check out these posts:
- Upcycle Home Decor DIYs with Serena
- How to build a Gnome Home with Beth
- Make Your Own Whiteboard with Jessica
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The Rohtang Pass, in the northern parts of India, is a site where one can view the most drastic of landscape variances – the lush green head of the Kullu Valley; awesome vista of bare, brown mountains; hanging glaciers, and snowfields that dazzle in the crisp light. Placed in the district of Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) this region has been untouched by the onslaughts of time. Tour to Pin Valley National Park Pin Valley National Park is part of this beautiful land and showcases the best of floral and faunal species that these high hills of Himalayas can offer.
Pin Valley National Park is located in Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. The region is a cold desert, which is adjoined to the Great Himalayan National Park in the southwest and Rupi Bhabha sanctuary in the south. The park extends from the latitudes 31°45′-32°11’N and longitudes 77°45′-78°06’E. Conditions are generally cold and dry as the region has always been a cold desert. It receives heavy snowfall in winter, the rainfall being average. Best time to visit the park is from May to October.
Dry alpine and dwarf junifer scrub are the major forest types found in this region. Major floral varieties available in the park are bhojpatra (Betula utilis), bhutal (Juniperus mecropoda), Populus Spp and Salix Spp. Being a high altitude national park, Pin Valley is home to a variety of rare animals like woolly hare, Tibetan gazzle, and snow leopard. Other faunal species present here are: fox (Vulpes vulpes), wolf (Canis lupus), ibex (Capra ibex), bharal (Pseudois nayaur), and Himalayan marmot (Marmota bobak), Indian porcupine (Hystrix indica), blue sheep (Pseudois Nayaur) red billed chough (Pijrrhocrax grackles), patridge (Aleetoris choker), snow patridge (Lerwa lerwa), blue rock pigeon (Columba livia), snow pigeon, Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallushim alayensis), Tibetan wild ass (Equus hemionus kiang), wooly flying squirrel (Eupetaurus cinereus), Himalayan black bear (Selenarctos thibetanus), Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos), mouse hare, Indian wolf (Canis lupus) … the list seems unending.
Dhankar Gompa (monastery) was built nearly 1000 years ago and has seen many upheavals in its history, from being the capital of Spiti to that of a jail. It is situated at an altitude of 3870 m, and is 23 km from Tabo. A number of herbs growing in this area are known for curing lung and heart diseases.
Tabo Gompa – Situated at an attitude of 3050 m, about 48 km from Pin Valley National Park – Tabo Gompa (monastery) is the largest monastery complex of Buddhist religion. Built in ad 996 by Ringchen Zangpo, it has been declared as the place where the current Dalai Lama will retire. There are nine temples in the complex all dating from 10th to the 16th century. Its sculptures, stucco images and wall paintings are similar to the Ajanta-Ellora paintings. It has a main assembly hall, which is surrounded by 33 raised Bodhisattva statues along with a four-sided statue of Sarvarid Vairocana, one of the five Dhyani Buddhas. Kyil Khor or Mystic Mandala temple is placed on the backside of the main complex. It is home to some beautiful faded mandalas (frescos). Dromton Lhakhang and Maitreya Chapel are the two famous chapels to the north of the temple complex.
There are two approach routes to Pin Valley National Park. The first one is via Manali – Rohtang Pass – Kunzum La. This route is open from July to October. The second one is via Shimla – Tapri – Kaza. March to December is the best time to approach the park via this route. The nearest airport is at Bhuntar in Kullu district. Private operators operate flights to Delhi from here; therefore it would be wise to confirm flight schedules etc. in advance. Shimla at a distance of around 443 km is the nearest railhead. Bunkers have been constructed by the wildlife authorities in the Pin Valley National Park region which is a suitable way to stay there. Camping is the best way to spend night in the park. One can also avail accommodation at Kaza, the nearest town, which is also the administrative centre of Spiti. | <urn:uuid:1ac792aa-2f29-472c-994e-b261120be297> | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | http://www.rainbowskill.com/tour-to-india/himachal-pradesh-tour/tour-to-indias-pin-valley-national-park.php | 2020-02-16T19:23:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875141396.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20200216182139-20200216212139-00040.warc.gz | en | 0.927632 | 1,051 |
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just didn't suit me but might be good for someone less sensitive.
Hello, rediscovered product! I never really liked this much at first, but I decided to give it another shot and I'm on my THIRD bottle! I love it!
The finish (I use a Beauty Blender/makeup sponge) is flawless! The coverage is nice and it doesn't dry my skin out or make it look cakey/patchy. It's long lasting and doesn't irritate or break me out.
Although Neutrogena products are usually a little pricey for drugstore products, this is definitely worth it. Can't wait to try the powder! Lol.
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I wrote a few days ago about the Ford Mustang’s pitiful two-star Euro NCAP crash test score. That’s the lowest score awarded to a top 10 manufacturer since 2008.
You might be tempted to think this doesn’t matter, especially as the Mustang is a low-volume sports car. But it does matter. For pedestrians as well as drivers and passengers. And here’s why:
After the 40mph head-on crash pictured above, the safety cell in the Honda Jazz was intact. The driver would probably have walked away.
In the Rover 100, the bulkhead has collapsed and the driver’s seat has broken away. The driver would probably not be walking anywhere.
Admittedly, even 20 years ago, the Rover 100 scored poorly for safety compared to most of its peers. But by modern standards the 100 was clearly a death trap.
We’ve come a long way
Ford’s apparent disregard for modern safety standards is distressing because it harks back to the days leading up to February 1997, when Euro NCAP safety tests were introduced. The new tests were launched“in the face of fierce motor industry opposition”, according to safety group Thatcham Research, which conducts Euro NCAP tests in the UK.
Back then, car makers only had to meet basic legislative crash test requirements for new cars. They conducted their own crash tests in private and didn’t publish the results. There was no way for consumers to compare the safety of one car with another.
Leading car manufacturers attacked the Euro NCAP tests, claiming they were so severe that it was ‘impossible’ to achieve four stars. But just five months later, Volvo’s S40 became the first four-star car for occupant protection. Manufacturers now compete to out-perform rivals in Euro NCAP tests – and regularly use the ratings in their advertisements.
Twice as likely to walk away
According to figures released by Thatcham to mark the 20th anniversary of Euro NCAP tests, 182,000 deaths and serious injuries have been avoided in the UK since 1997 thanks to the work of Euro NCAP.
Deaths and injuries among car drivers and their passengers have fallen by 63% over the last 20 years, from 23,000 in 1997 to 8,500 in 2015. And that’s happened alongside steadily rising traffic levels.
Peter Shaw, who is chief executive at Thatcham Research, says the differences between now and then are huge:
In 1997, many motorists were still choosing not to wear seatbelts. Only a few years later we were demanding airbags, side impact protection and other safety systems. You’re now twice as likely to walk away from a car cash compared with twenty years ago.
Airbags, crumple zones, safety cells and electronic stability control (traction control) are now standard on the majority of new cars sold in Europe. They are pretty safe — drivers and passengers regularly walk away from major crashes.
A focus on pedestrian safety — an area ignored in before Euro NCAP testing — has seen the number of pedestrians and cyclists killed or seriously injured has fallen by 40 per cent, from 14,500 in 1997 to 8,500 in 2015.
We need to stop crashing
But crashes are still happening. Our roads are more congested than ever and drivers inevitably make errors that lead to crashes.
Figures released by the the government today show that there was a 6% increase in the number of deaths and serious injuries on UK roads during the year ending September 2016.
Shockingly, there was a 22% increase in the number of children killed or seriously injured on UK roads last summer (July-September) compared to the same period in 2015.
New tests show path to self-driving cars
Euro NCAP’s focus is now on encouraging manufacturers to build cars with the ability to avoid crashes or reduce their impact. The test’s focus is shifting onto safety systems such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Assist and cyclist protection.
Thatcham Research believes that if AEB becomes standard on every new car sold in the UK, then pedestrian and cyclist deaths could fall by 2,700 each year.
New Euro NCAP tests planned for 2018 include Lane Assist systems that control steering when needed, tests to reduce junction crashes and more advanced AEB tests, focusing on areas such as night time pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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We at PQ Approved by Stuppler have been selling high quality Gold and Silver coins since 1960! In that 50+ Years of experience we have handled hundreds of millions of dollars worth of investment quality rare coins. In addition, we have built several of the finest collections for our clients, with many valued well into 8 figures! We know what a Premium Quality (PQ) coin looks like. Our goal is to protect both new and experienced collectors by providing them with a true expert’s opinion of a high quality coin for a particular grade. Located in the Los Angeles Valley our founder Barry Stuppler has spent his career dedicated to protecting investors/collectors in this industry. He is not only well-known and respected by dealers in the industry, but high end investors as well. With Mr. Stuppler’s 50+ years of experience in the numismatic industry he has founded, ran, and worked with almost every major organization in the Coin industry. Just to scratch the surface these organizations include, but are not limited to:
- Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) – Original/Authorized Dealer. Founded in 1986, PCGS is the first major grading service that came to be recognized worldwide and grades approximately half of all coins certified today. Barry Stuppler was one of the original market-makers of PCGS and is currently an authorized dealer. In order to insure PQ that all coins are graded fairly, Mr. Stuppler no longer holds any ownership stake in PCGS.
- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) – Authorized Dealer Founded in 1987 by former PCGS Graders NGC is the second major grading service to enter the industry and encapsulate coins. NGC also has a market share of almost 50% showing NGC is among the top 2 grading services in the industry. Our founder Barry Stuppler is also an Authorized Dealer of NGC as well.
- American Numismatic Organization (ANA) – Past President/Vice President/Governor The largest numismatic organization in the World the ANA is comprised of over 30,000 Collectors and Dealers. Mr. Stuppler served for 9 years as a Governor, Vice President, and President of this noble organization where his primary specialty was Consumer Protection.
- Professional Numismatic Guild (PNG) Board Member- A voted-in organization comprised of about 300 members worldwide of the most well respected and well known Coin Dealers. This organization works very closely with eBay as well to protect customers buying Gold and Silver.
- Gold and Silver Political Action Committee (G & S PAC) – Founder and President The Gold & Silver Political Action Committee supports Federal candidates with an interest in issues, legislation and regulations important to the marketing, ownership and sales of rare and collectible coins, currency and precious metals. Mr. Stuppler created this organization to represent the entire precious metals industry in Washington D.C. and is honored to be its current President.
- California Coin and Bullion Merchant Association (CCBMA) – Founder and President CCBMA is the only California Coin & Precious Metal Dealer Organization that works with elected and appointed government officials to inform them of the benefits of rare coin and precious metal ownership. As a member service CCBMA also provides statewide theft and recovery reporting for any stolen coins. Mr. Stuppler is proud to not only be the founder but also the current President of the CCBMA.
- Industry Council for Tangible Assests (ICTA) – Co-Founder and Board Member ICTA serves as the national trade association for all dealers, collectors, and investors. With Mr. Stuppler’s experience this organization assists the entire precious metals industry in many national issues.
Mr. Donald Ketterling was appointed as PQ Approved’s Chief Grader after already earning a reputation as a well-known and experienced rare coin dealer. Mr. Ketterling started his career in the early 1960’s where he was employed as a teenager in his hometown coin shop. Since then Mr. Ketterling has had a fantastic career where he has marketed and sold close to $1 Billion in rare coins not including bullion. In addition, he also has been a part of several major companies and organizations. Some of them include, but are not limited to:
- American Numismatic Association (ANA) – A life member and well known grader with a “sharp eye” Mr. Ketterling was invited by the ANA in 2011 to teach the “Advanced Rare Coin Grading” course offered by the ANA every summer. Due to his excellent performance and strong demand Mr. Ketterling continues to teach each year and intends to do so annually for the foreseeable future.
- Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) – A member since 1988 Mr. Ketterling has been a well-respected member of this prestigious organization for over 25 years. He also volunteers his expertise as an arbitrator when called upon.
- Numismatic Consumer Alliance (NCA) – A member in good standing this organizations primary goal is to protect consumers by helping them recover money from companies who have used fraud or misrepresentation in their marketing practices.
- Industry Council for Tangible Assests (ICTA) – A Board Member since 2009 Mr. Ketterling began another two-year term in 2013 and assumes the duties of Vice-Chairman beginning in January 2014.
- In 1986, was one of the 30 original market-makers that approved the original PCGS grading set and helped launch it to industry acceptance and prominence.
- In addition to the organizations listed above, Mr. Ketterling also is a life member of Florida United Numismatists, Central States Numismatic Society, California State Numismatic Association, Society of Paper Money Collectors, Professional Currency Dealers Association and the National Silver Dollar Roundtable, for which he serves as Treasurer. | <urn:uuid:4296e5a0-d168-4d33-8ac0-a91dcb486210> | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | https://www.pqapproved.com/about-us/ | 2018-12-09T19:45:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823009.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20181209185547-20181209211547-00100.warc.gz | en | 0.96651 | 1,225 |
We all begin our journey in this life the same way--we're born into it as spiritual beings housed in physical bodies. I must say that I am at a loss to understand how this arrangement is even possible. How can my spirit tolerate the confines of this physical body? How can lightness and freedom become heaviness and limitation? Yet, this is how the human race exists, on this beautiful, small orb we call planet Earth, perfectly situated for our survival in a universe whose vastness is beyond our comprehension.
Our God is awesome to have made all this, and me. He knew me before there was any of me; my body, personality, and the entire course of my life, down to the minute of my last breath and return to the lightness of spiritual being. He MADE me.
I was born for a purpose and with dreams God planted in me. Unfortunately, as happens very often, children as God intended and created them to be do not always meet their parents' expectations. Such was my case.
Going as far back as my memories can take me, I remember being very confident, happy, and more than a little boisterous. I liked being the center of attention. My parents had other plans for me, however, and the re-molding of Lynne began.
"Be quiet! You're so loud! Now go sit down and be still." And my all-time favorite, "You're too sensitive!"
I learned early on that little girls were quiet, polite, and did little girl things. They tried to get me to play with my sisters and their *choke* dolls. I wanted nothing to do with it, but at my mother's insistence and to please the sisters, I gave in to some girlie play time with dolls. My duty completed and vowing never to do that again, I promptly left the house and climbed the weeping willow tree in the back yard so no one would find me, and so I could daydream about my favorite thing--horses.
I don't know why God gives certain people certain talents, abilities, or dreams and aspirations, but I do know that for some reason, horses are in my DNA. The thought of one day being able to ride was about all I remember spending mental energy on as I passed my early childhood days. I played with model horses, climbed that tree in the back yard where no one would find me, and imagined what it would be like to ride these wonderful animals. As the breeze blew through the leaves and my dark hair, I could absolutely imagine feeling the wind blow my hair back as I cantered along on my horse through a field of tall grass. And I prayed, "God, please give me a horse".
My parents knew these horse crazy dreams of mine could not be squashed as easily as the rest of me was. I could change to get along, but I would not give up this part of me. I begged and begged to learn to ride, until they were worn down. To their credit, they did listen and they did embrace this part of who I was created to be.
When I was nearly 11 years old my family moved into a custom-built house on a few acres in the beautiful, hilly countryside of upstate New York, that included a barn near the house.
A few weeks later, on the way home from an errand with my mother, as we turned onto our road I noticed that we were following a horse trailer. That was MY horse. I remember grasping the dashboard of the car, scooting to the edge of my seat, and gasping in shock and excitement. I will never forget that day as long as I live.
I welcomed my dreams into my reality with open arms and a heart full of passion. That horse was joined by another horse. One horse left, then years later, another (I learned the parents giveth and the parents taketh away without discussion). I moved to NC, went to school, got married, had 4 children, and the years flew by. Twenty-some years after I had to say goodbye to my childhood horse friend, it was time to listen to my soul and make horses a part of my life again. I did, without hesitation or doubt.
Horses have taught me many spiritual lessons, including trust, and have seen me through some gut wrenching, tough times. Time spent with my horses and riding through God's beautiful creation kept me centered and in touch with my Source of strength. I'm not sure I would have made it through my dark times without my equine companions.
This early childhood dream and its realization has been key in helping bolster my faith throughout my life. Whenever I think of praying in faith, this childhood experience is "with God, all things are possible" in the flesh.
I learned something important--my dreams and God's plans are not necessarily opposed or exclusive of one another. Don't forget who made you, and don't forget that he loves to give us all good things.
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- by Mostafa Razzak
While so many industries trend toward digital customer experiences that hinge on personalization, messaging-based interaction, and social media activity, heavily regulated industries are left with more questions than answers. As consumer expectations come to expect more innovative experiences, wealth managers, large banks, and financial planners have to consider how new channels and tactics will impact compliance.
This problem is becoming increasingly clear in the wake of recent FINRA findings. In a 2019 report on FINRA Examination Findings and Observations, the regulatory organization explains that even when broker-dealers prohibit the use of texting, messaging, and social media apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Slack, the institutions still fail to maintain compliance. Rather than cutting ties with emerging apps and channels that could boost client engagement in an effort to maintain compliance, we need to strike a balance between the two.
And that means finding ways to control messaging between advisers and clients more effectively.
How Compliance Impacts Social Media Marketing for Financial Brands
Back in 2017, Deutsche Bank set a tone for the financial services industry when it comes to text message and chat apps. They banned all messaging apps on company/work-related phones because “unlike emails, text messages can’t be archived by the bank and so, while it will cause changes in the way employees work, the company must deactivate these apps in order to remain compliant with regulatory and legal requirements.”
Any requirements for your website extend to social media marketing and chat compliance. A few of the most important regulations include:
- Equal Credit Opportunity Act: This regulation protects applicants from discrimination in credit transactions. Messaging that discourages applicants or implies any kind of class discrimination will result in fines. And without extensive monitoring capabilities on social media and messaging apps, you risk having compliance blind spots.
- Truth-in-Lending Act: This regulation focuses on the messaging around credit transactions. Communication about interest rates, loan disclosures, and credit terms must be monitored and archived for as long as two years for compliance audits.
- Truth-in-Savings Act: Similar to the Truth-in-Lending Act, this regulation focuses on the accuracy and fairness of commercial messaging. In this case, the rules apply to the promotion of deposit accounts to ensure your messages aren’t misleading consumers.
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: This is one of many privacy regulations that protect customer information. When using social media or messaging apps for marketing and customer service, you must be able to ensure confidential account information is not exposed.
It might seem like the easiest way to maintain compliance is to simplify your marketing channels—rely on your website and traditional email instead of social media and messaging. But if you can’t meet consumer expectations, you risk clients leaving for competitors with more innovative experiences.
Employee Advocacy: Building Trust Without Sacrificing Compliance
Why is it so important to embrace social media apps and emerging messaging channels? It’s all about trust. These apps are where your clients are spending the most time. If you can’t meet them where they are, it’s difficult to foster the kind of relationship where trust builds over time.
In a Vanguard report, one fiduciary investment advisor says that “the pressure is on for advisors to show their value outside of traditional portfolio management. The superior experience clients are willing to pay for is a personal relationship with an advisor who not only understands their goals but is managing their portfolio in accordance with those goals.”
This sentiment extends from top-funnel marketing messages all the way through to one-to-one client conversations. If you can’t support that trusted relationship, clients will find a provider that can.
The problems that many financial brands have with chat apps and social media come down to a monitoring problem. These channels support high-volume, real-time interaction with clients that often go unseen by any kind of quality or compliance officers. That has to change if you want to maximize client engagement without sacrificing compliance—and an employee advocacy program could be the key.
Your main advantage when using an employee advocacy platform to drive a social media and messaging strategy is the ability to have a quality control officer review posts before they’re issued. That way, you maintain compliance while also spreading messages beyond the scope of your own brand’s social following.
Don’t let compliance stand in the way of innovative experiences that boost client engagement.
Check out this case study to find out more about implementing an employee advocacy program that will balance both demands.
Mostafa Razzak is CEO of JMRConnect, an award-winning, influencer communications, digital and public relations agency. Visit us at www.jmrconnect.net to learn more about engaging your current and potential clientele.
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I went to Africa in January and saw for myself the situation there and saw the ignorance and stigma that people are fighting against. And I'm just very proud to be involved in something. -- Elton John
Singer-songwriter, pianist, Elton John is one of rock's greats. A commercial and musical success since the early 1970s.
When Bob Geldof launched the Live 8 concerts to coincide with the G8 Summit at Gleneagles in Scotland he was heavily criticised.
First he was criticised for distracting from the mass protest in Scotland aimed at G8.
Bob Geldof immediately answered that criticisms by calling for a million people people to descend on Edinburgh.
This was immediately seized upon by the mass media as highly irresponsible. Not that the call was new, Bob Geldof was simply echoing the call that went out early in the year for a million people to descend on Edinburgh to shut down Edinburgh to highlight the ills of globalisation and to embarrass Tony Blair before the world's media.
Not that anyone actually dared suggest no protest should take place. No, it was more subtle. We are concerned at public safety, concerned that people will have nowhere to stay.
Other criticisms was that those involved in Live 8 were aging white rock stars, were themselves extremely wealthy and so what did they know or care about world poverty? Even worse, where were the Black Africans musicians?
There was nothing to stop Black Africa organising its own concert featuring the best of Black Africa as part of Live 8. Was Stevie Wonder an aging white rock musician? In fact they later did, both in Johannesburg in South Africa and at the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Yes, there was a predominance of aging white rock musicians. But could that be because they had some talent, had stood the test of time, were actually real musicians?
One of those who the criticisms was aimed at was Elton John.
Elton John had performed at Live Aid, and was now being invited back for Live 8.
I don't have much to say, except that I'm extremely honoured to be around to play this concert, because it means so much more to me now than it did.
Elton John (1947- ), singer-songwriter, pianist, was first performing when I was still at school, so that is going back a very long way. And yet I had recently been talking to a young female police officer when the Live 8 concerts had been announced, and she was telling me how much she had enjoyed an Elton John concert she had recently been to, that she had recently enjoyed a Kylie concert, and how she would love to get tickets for Live 8. Her wish came true, she got two pairs of tickets!
Good music transcends age barriers. It is only mindless pop, pumped out by global corporations, that appeals to an artificially constructed youth culture, here today, gone tomorrow.
Elton John was as well known for his flamboyant life-style, on and off stage. He spent money as fast as he earnt it.
Elton John hit a bad patch in the 1980s, after his song-writing partnership with Bernie Taupin split. He may have still been a commercial success, but not a musical success. 'I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues', was an exception, to much of what was released during this period. A live version of 'Candle in the Wind' was also released. He then went back to his roots with albums like Songs From the West Coast and Peachtree Road.
Recommended albums: Tumbleweed Connection (1971), Madman Across the Water (1971), Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (1973), Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973), Songs from the West Coast (2001), Peachtree Road (2004).
An absolute must is the DVD, also available on CD, of the live concert Elton John gave in Madison Square Garden – One Night Only – The Greatest Hits.
'Candle in the Wind', taken from the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album, was first a hit in 1974, reaching number 11 in the British Charts. Originally a song about Marilyn Monroe, it was re-released in 1997 with changed lyrics and became the fastest selling single of all time.
Elton John performed 'Candle in the Wind' at the funeral of his friend Princess Diana, assassinated on the streets of Paris. The performance at Princess Di's funeral was far better than the subsequently released single.
Elton John carries out a lot of work raising awareness and fund raising for AIDS/HIV. His friend Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen, tragically died of AIDS.
Elton John has his own AIDS foundation, the Elton John Aids Foundation, formed in 1992 as a charity to fund programs for HIV/AIDS prevention, for the elimination of prejudice and discrimination against HIV/AIDS-affected individuals, and for providing services to people living with or at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
Together with lyricist Tim Rice, Elton John co-wrote the soundtrack for the Disney film The Lion King, now also a musical.
Elton John came out as gay in 1976, long before it was fashionable to be gay.
In each of 30 consecutive years, from 1970 through to 1999, Elton John has had at least one single in the Top 40 of Billboard magazine's pop record chart, the Hot 100, an achievement unmatched by any other recording artist.
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Earth’s Dawn Review – Humanity’s Last Stand Lies in Wisconsin
Earth's DawnNovember 1st, 2016
In the not so distant future, humanity has been driven back from its excess of spirit and periods of insurmountable growth across the United States. With the threat of aliens wiping out civilization and humanity on its last legs, a decisive counterattack is all that keeps humanity from total annihilation. It’s a story that’s been told over and over again in various forms and Japanese developer OneorEight wanted to try their hand at spinning that tale.
Telling a compelling narrative is not one of Earth’s Dawn’s strongest suits but with most action games, that’s usually secondary to the gameplay and setting. A rowdy crew that feels like a more ethnically diverse Coalition (of Gears of War infamy) is Earth’s last bastion of hope. The general gist of Earth’s Dawn’s story is that you’re a member of the counterattack that is all that keeps America from falling completely under alien control. To be honest, there isn’t much else that really needs to be told about that style of story and needless character development would only take more time away from the action.
Earth’s Dawn mission design is probably the greatest thing that I can praise the game on. In a way similar to Mercenary Kings, many of the side missions consist of either gathering specific collectibles or hunting down a specific foe. What helps to expedite the process is starting the player off typically right beside their intended objective. This is a small but mindful change, as running past the same scenery for the twentieth time tends to grow old, no matter how exciting the action could be. In a number of instances, the amount of time it took me to drop into a level, make my way to the intended objective and slay a group of foes could easily be clocked in at under a minute or two. When grinding out resources for equipment upgrades, that fraction of time certainly adds up compared to what a typical Monster Hunter mission would take. With around one hundred missions split up across just over half a dozen areas, being able to speed through missions in hopes of gathering up new crafting materials is a small but assured bonus.
That crafting element to Earth’s Dawn is perhaps the biggest element that separates this indie title from other similar sidescrollers. Not limited to just upgradeable weapons, players can also craft armor (both functional and cosmetic varieties) as well as equippable goods that provide unique abilities when in %SPECIALMODE. The variety of materials match that of a Monster Hunter title, both in scope and rarity, although the in-game tooltips do a fine job of pinpointing just what manner of enemy must be slain repeatedly for enough pieces. Materials themselves can randomly be imbued with an elemental attribute and will be infused into the weapon when crafting, giving players easy access to a lightning affinity sword if they so choose. Leveling up weapons is another simple matter, where these same materials can be fed into a weapon for experience points that boost the gear’s effective stats.
Early on, players are limited to a sword in one hand and a gun in the other. These are still customizable, of course, as I found myself cycling between an auto-targeting sniper rifle and a faster firing machine gun depending on whether the mission I was attending featured a high defense boss as its target. As the story progresses and the player unlocks more skills, different weapon varieties and combinations open themselves up for deeper customization. To further highlight the parallels with Gears of War, yes, chainsaws are part of the player’s arsenal.
By bringing gun and sword combat together, Earth’s Dawn keeps players up close and personal against enemy assailants while also giving them the freedom to pull back and fire away with heavier ordinances. Since guns have a better efficiency for taking out defensive shields, I typically fired a quick volley before dashing in with a quick sword combo and juggle the enemy around for as long as possible.
I kept approaching Earth’s Dawn combat with the same style and freedom of movement that I gave the recent Odin Sphere remaster. Too often, I’d want to cancel a sword combo with the boost ability and start up again, only to find that that freedom isn’t quite as complete as I wished. I felt somewhat constrained with the combos early on and there was a sort of weight commitment to my character’s swings. At the same time, whenever I used my gun without exhausting a complete magazine my character wouldn’t have the foresight to reload and replenish their ammunition. Only after firing into the air wildly and emptying the clip would my character begin the action of automatically reloading their left-hand weapon. Thankfully, ammo is an infinite resource and the only thing consumed was my time.
Earth’s Dawn has the genuine feel of being developed by people that have played other similar games in the genre and have established the groundwork for a successful action RPG. Unfortunately, their execution fails to hit the mark in a number of instances that quickly add up to work against it. Perhaps by drawing too much inspiration from the likes of Odin Sphere, Earth’s Dawn ran the risk of riding the success of the recent Leifthrasir instead of being celebrated as a unique infusion of genres.
Earth's Dawn ultimately ends up feeling too familiar to truly stand apart as a new classic, but it can still be a lot of fun.
- Short and sweet mission design
- Fusion of Monster Hunter and stylish beat ‘em ups
- Combat system lacking in parts
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Technique- extended response – written response for a public audience
Unit- unit 3 – textual connections
Topic 1 – conversations about concepts in texts
Duration/mode/length – 1000-1500 words (may be accompanied by digital elements appropriate to the type of publication)
CONTEXT (from our task sheet)
In thus unit you have studied Arthur Miller’s The crucible and Andrew Niccol’s Gattaca. You have focused in particular on a playwright and director who provide comment on a society through their narratives, and explored how these texrs represent the concepts of power and control. Electric Lit ia an online publication that aims to expand ‘the influence of literature in popular culture by fostering lively and innovative literary conversations’. An upcoming series will celebrate The Crucible.
Write an enaging, online literary essay analysing the representaion of the concepts of power and/or control, across both Miller’s The crucible and Niccol’s Gattaca.
From the concepts of power and/or control you may choose one of the following ideas to focus your analysis:
-corruption of power
– the power of ideology
To complete this task you must:
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Almost ten years after his last bout, Rocky Balboa steps back into the ring for a seventh round in this raw and unexpectedly devastating sequel/spinoff. Far from a desperate comeback aimed at scoring one last payday, Ryan Coogler’s Creed is a smart, sensitive continuation of the Rocky saga that also strikes out into interesting and powerfully emotive new directions.
As the title makes plain, this is not another film about Rocky – in fact, the Italian Stallion doesn’t even enter the fray until the second act. In his stead we focus on Michael B Jordan’s Adonis Johnson, the son of Rocky’s one-time rival Apollo Creed.
First seen in 1998 being taken in by Apollo’s widow, Mary Anne (Phylicia Rashad), after a spell in an LA youth prison for scrapping with some street punks, we soon skip ahead to the present day where an adult ‘Donnie’ is stuck at a crossroads. Underwhelmed by his office job, Adonis longs to follow his father’s footsteps into the ring and hops across the border to Mexico each night to compete in underground brawls.
Adonis has his father’s raw talent, but lacks the discipline to make it as a professional. Desperate for training after finding himself shutout of every gym in LA, the young fighter heads to Philadelphia to seek out a certain former champ to be his mentor. With Rocky’s reluctant help, Adonis eventually earns a shot at the title, but does he have what it takes to take on the name of Creed?
Whereas Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been accused of being too referential to its predecessors, Creed strikes the perfect balance between staying true to the franchise’s roots and carving out its own unique path. The plot recycles key emotional beats from the first film – one scene makes poignant use of ‘the Rocky Steps’ – but Coogler dodges any suggestion of predictability by using these call-backs subtly to add weight to the story rather than to simply placate die-hard fans.
So while the plot might sound like a by-the-numbers underdog story, it’s not quite what you expect. On the surface, Adonis has no reason to fight: he’s well educated, comes from a wealthy family and has the kind of opportunities Rocky could only dream of. But rather than telling a typical rags-to-riches tale, Coogler probes deeper into more personal territory. As an illegitimate son who spent his early childhood being bounced around foster homes, Adonis has no sense of belonging and feels unworthy of the Creed name. This sense of rejection fuels his rage and his determination to step out from his father’s shadow, a motivation that goes beyond wealth and class and cuts to the core of what makes a person want to fight.
Essentially taking on the mantle of both Apollo Creed and Rocky himself, Jordan has some pretty roomy gloves to fill as Adonis Johnson, and he confidently rises to the challenge. Unlike his father’s flamboyant showmanship, there’s an edginess and ferocity behind Adonis’ obvious charisma, and Jordan’s ability to combine toughness and kindness is vital to keeping the audience onside when his tempestuous character lashes out at those closest to him.
As commanding as Jordan’s performance is, though, it’s impossible for it not to be overshadowed by Sylvester Stallone’s tender turn as Rocky. It’s fair to say Stallone has never been better as the ultimate underdog than he is here, showing a more weak and vulnerable side than we’re used to seeing from the veteran actor. Once a seemingly indestructible boxer, Creed finds a frail and ailing Rocky seemingly ready to throw in the towel on a life that’s taken everything he ever cared about, until Adonis’ unexpected arrival gives him the kick he needs to pick himself up off the mat one more time.
It’s this poignant characterisation that’s the most important retention from the original films, giving meaning to the bloody brawls when they eventually come.
And, boy, are they bloody. With a surreal shift of location to Everton’s Goodison Park, Adonis’ showdown with stock wrong ‘un “Pretty” Ricky Conlon (real light heavyweight champion Tony Bellew) is one of the most palpably bruising encounters ever committed to film.
Returning to the grimy, small-scale sensibilities of the original Rocky, Coogler shoves the audience straight into the heat of the action with uncomfortably tight close-ups and shots that stretch for entire rounds. We’re given the sensation of being trapped in the ring with these two warriors as they trade crunching blows, feeling every uppercut and hearing every gasped breath with such clarity you’ll be wincing and flinching along with the actors on screen.
It’s all part of an experience that resolves to leave you breathless. Coogler has crafted an exhilarating, sensory and devastatingly uplifting film that harks back to Rocky’s glory days while updating the story for a new generation. Simply put: it’s a total knockout.
Runtime: 133 mins; Genre: Sports Drama; Released: 15 January 2016;
Director: Ryan Coogler; Screenwriters: Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington;
Cast: Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad
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Awww…I totally missed to publish this post on Valentines day last week. Shame on me- I prepared it and forgot nevertheless. Oh well, after all we can have Valentines day any day we want, can’t we? Who says you cannot buy your loved ones flowers on a random rainy Thursday? Who says you cannot eat heart shaped chocolates every other day of the year? Who makes the rules? YES, exactly, YOU DO!
And because YOU are special enough to treat yourself to amazing things anytime you want to, I have a healthified raw chocolate recipe for you today. Just to keep the balance and to make sure you are spoiling yourself with the best.
My kitchen has really turned into a magic place in the last couple of months. In 2013 I did not only start making more smoothies, buy a vitamix, test a dehydrator and went to the Ann Wigmore Institute for a Raw Living Foods Certificate, but also moved into a new apartment with a MUCH bigger kitchen (which was totally needed by then!). Fast forward a few months- I set up my own little chocolate brand called XocolexiA and have been spoiling my community with delicious raw chocolate.
SO what’s so special about Raw Chocolate? While regular store bought chocolate usually contains A LOT of sugar and processed cacao, the raw “stuff” is filled with tons of nutrients due to the use of unprocessed cacao (air dried cacao beans) and the addition of natural sweeteners such as coconut sugar (low in GI). More on that another time.
Cacao in its natural raw form has lots of health benefits and has been called Superfood of the century by numerous health experts. Did not know that? Time to forget about guilt and eat up all the amazing benefits:
- The theobromine naturally found in raw cacao is a mild, non-addictive stimulant that some believe can treat depression
- The essential fatty acids found in chocolate may help the body to raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol
- The high antioxidant activity helps protect the heart, prevent cellular damage, and keeps us looking – and feeling – younger!
- Cacao is also a great source of magnesium, which helps with calcium absorption, metabolism, and protein synthesis. It may also be useful in the prevention of or treatment for congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, and premenstrual syndrome.
- Cacao also contains iron, copper, calcium, potassium, and zinc.
- Raw chocolate makes you feel vibrant, energetic and suuuuuper happy.
More facts and infos can be found HERE.
Now, maybe more facts and infos next time. Once I start I usually can’t stop talking about cacao. I do chocolate tastings at a wonderful amazing chocolate shop in Vienna called SCHOKOV on a regular base and totally love getting people excited to try what the bean has to offer.
To complete this delicious post I am going to share a beautiful raw “almond mylk chocolate truffle” with you. It is one of my favourites so be sure to give it some love! <3 Everyone can do it and you save a lot of money when making the goodies by yourself. ENJOY and let me know how they turned out!
Raw almond mylk chocolate (makes about 40 truffles)
- 1 1/2 cups cacao powder (ideally raw and organic)
- 3/4 cup liquid sweetener (honey or coconut nectar)
- 1/2 cup almond mylk (homemade if possible- for a tutorial on making it yourself read THIS post)
- 5 drops of almond extract (I use an amazing one from rawliving.eu)
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- 1 cup cacao butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 1/4 cup sifted cacao powder
- 3 Tbsp ground coconut sugar (in a spice blender or grind through sieve)
Blend all the ingredients except for the cacao butter, coconut oil, and coconut butter in a high-powered blender until smooth. Slowly add cacao butter, coconut oil and coconut butter. Continue to blend until you get a smooth paste. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate for 30-90 minutes (depending on your fridge you might need to cool it even longer) until mixture becomes firm enough to scoop and mold. Using a small measuring Tablespoon, form mixture into small balls. Mix sifted cacao powder with ground coconut sugar and roll the chocolate balls in the mixture to coat. Refrigerate for another 2 hours to set.
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Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at 9:20 pm
Be Mine in Edmonton: 14 Alternatives to a Valentine’s Day Dinner
When Mack and I first started dating, our approach to Valentine’s Day was pretty traditional – Mack bought me flowers and chocolates, and we went out for dinner. Over the past few years though, we’ve opted to stay in, choosing to save our entertainment dollars on a night not dominated by prix-fixe menus, timed table turnovers, and the air of a perfunctory meal.
That said, many restaurants do still offer a first-rate experience even in such a climate, but given the number of Valentine’s Day alternatives I’ve stumbled upon this year, I think there is a general appetite to shrug off the dinner standard in favour of something a little different. For us, this means a paired wine and chocolate tasting put on by Baseline Wines and Jacek Chocolate Couture the week prior to Valentine’s Day.
So for your planning pleasure (Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away!), here are fourteen alternatives to dinner with your sweetheart. Note, some of the events do take place before or after the big day, but are noted as such:
For the romantics
- What’s more romantic than a moonlit stroll with your valentine? And since February falls during our winter season, it only makes sense that this stroll would be done on snowshoes. The John Janzen is running this special after-dark event on February 1 and 8, 2013. Participants will look for animal tracks, warm up with apple cider, and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to end the evening! Tickets are $20 each.
- An inexpensive way to take advantage of our winter wonderland is to make use of one of the City’s many public rinks and skate under the stars. Although the picturesque Victoria Oval is closed to the public on February 14, there are numerous other rinks that will be open. Skate to your heart’s content!
- Serenade your sweetheart with songs from none other than Irving Berlin. On February 8, 2013, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra takes on his well-known songbook which features songs like “Cheek to Cheek” and “Falling In Love Is Wonderful”. Tickets from $20.
For the food and wine inclined
- I wondered why Baseline and Jacek weren’t offering the wine and chocolate pairing on Valentine’s Day itself, but I soon found out why: they’re booked to lead the same tasting at the Muttart Conservatory on February 14! Tickets are $79 each.
- Is there a saying that a couple that cooks together, stays together? There must be, given that couple’s cooking classes seem to be all the rage. The Pan Tree in Sherwood Park picks up on this trend, offering up their recipe for romance: a three course dinner featuring mussels, rack of lamb and a chocolate crème brulee. Registration is $75.
- I know there’s more than a few people out there who would proclaim bacon their valentine if given the opportunity. Shovel & Fork is teaching a class on February 17, 2012 on how you can make your own bacon and other cured meats – why not learn this skill with your sweetie? The buy in is $80 per person.
- For chocoholics, making your own sweet treats may be more up your alley. Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your own chocolate with the City Arts Centre. Registration is $45 per person.
- The Freewill Shakespeare Festival is hoping to inspire romance and raise money at their Brunch o’ Love at the Hotel MacDonald on February 10, 2013. Attendees will enjoy an elegant brunch and champagne, and have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items. Tickets are $85.
- For the Love of Wine, deVine’s stand-up wine tasting on Valentine’s Day highlights several love-themed wines, including Red Lips and Saint Armour. Tickets are $30.
- The Art Gallery of Alberta has organized a new Valentine’s-themed event called Cold Night, Hot Date. The food alone makes it a worthwhile event (I love the idea of a build-your-own cheeseboard), but with romantic shorts, old world carnival games, and exhibition tours, it sounds like it will be a great night! Tickets are $95 each.
For the cynics
- The High Street Social Club is organizing an Anti-Valentine’s Day party to take place on February 17, 2013 at the Manor Cafe. Expect a menu where you can literally eat your heart out (beef heart tartare) and be cheeky (cherry cola and chilies with braised beef cheek). Tickets are $55 each.
For the unconventional
- How about a blind date for your valentine? The Citadel’s popular show Blind Date is back, just in time for February 14! One lucky man in the audience gets pulled on stage for an evening of improvised fun. Tickets from $35.
- For more improv, Rapid Fire Theatre is hosting its annual Wildfire Festival from February 12 – March 2, 2013. The student improv festival celebrates the talent Alberta has to offer.
- Spend Valentine’s Day exploring your Star Wars identity at the Telus World of Science. It’s a wonderful exhibition for those who love the films, but also those who appreciate the art of moviemaking.
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While awaiting the anticipated application service provider (ASP) shakeout, I regularly check key websites to get the latest industry tally. It still seems to be growing. This week, ASPnews.com lists a whopping 1,870, and ASPStreet.com counts 1,763. But when I search for ASPs such as Sallie Mae, RMX and Sabre eMergo, the message I get is, “There are no companies matching your criteria.”
But these ASPs do exist — and they have something in common. Each was recently launched or spun out of an industry-focused corporation to provide ASP services to businesses within the parent company’s industry. Although they are flying below the radar of the ASP industry at large, these corporate-backed ASPs bring some interesting differentiators to the ASP sky.
To begin with, they are vertical service providers (VSPs). As discussed in our November 2000 SummitVision ViewPoint, The ASP Microclimate (and in my last ASPnews column, “VSPs Bloom in the ASP Microclimate”), VSPs provide solutions and services to specific industries. They know these target industries, focus intently on them and fine-tune their offerings accordingly.
Prepare for Take-Off
In contrast to the flocks of newly hatched dotcom ASPs (both horizontally and vertically oriented) that must borrow heavily from venture capitalists, corporate ASPs have been prepared for take-off by their well-funded corporate parents. And, thanks to their lineage, they already have brand presence, channels and credibility in their target markets. Here is a snapshot of each:
- Sallie Mae Solutions is a new division of Sallie Mae, which manages an outstanding balance of $66.7 billion in student loans. The new division will provide colleges and universities with financial aid, registration, electronic bill presentment and payment, loan management and payroll solutions to help them automate these operations. Sallie Mae Solutions plans to integrate with portal vendors that provide complementary services for the higher education market.
- RMX, or RetailersMarketXchange This company provides a customized online service designed to help convenience stores and small retailers – a combined $180 billion sector – do business more easily with their suppliers. It evolved from the Chevron Retailer Alliance program, which Chevron created to re-invent its business processes online. Today, RMX targets convenience and small retailers that independently own and operate stores, though they belong to franchises or chains.
- Sabre eMergo is a division of Sabre, a $2.4 billion company that provides software and marketing solutions for the travel industry. Its Sabre eMergo ASP unit, launched in November, provides business-management solutions for the airline and railroad industries. Solutions include airport, crew management, dining and cabin services, flight operations, reservations, business planning, and sales and marketing for airlines; and rail revenue, scheduling and capacity monitoring for the rail market. During the next two years, Sabre eMergo plans to invest more than $40 million in the endeavor, and to enhance and offer more than 30 applications in the ASP model.
All three vendors, besides capitalizing on existing brand equity in their industries, can leverage proven track records with their services for added market lift. RMX, for instance, can point to Chevron’s successful rollout, which it claims saved Chevron more than $25 million in the first year. Sabre eMergo has been providing solutions to the travel industry for 40 years.
Industry-focused corporate ASPs often tailor their pricing strategies to specific attributes of their target markets, and consequently deviate from the per-user, per-month, pricing model of many horizontal ASPs (discussed in detail in our November 2000 report, ASP Pricing Strategies: The Push to Profitability). Sallie Mae, for instance, maps its pricing to each institution’s total enrollment. Similarly, RMX not only sells software subscriptions and hosting services for outsourced extranet services, but also secures transaction fees for auction, RFP, catalog and promotional sales.
Both vendors also appear to be well on their way to becoming virtual workplaces for their industries (see our October 2000 SummitVision View From the Summit article, Virtual Workplace as the Top Rung of the B2B Evolutionary Ladder), as they round out their offerings with targeted content, community, workflow and collaborative services. RMX, as indicated above, conducts auctions and provides members with industry news, information, chat, library and message boards. And Sallie Mae will partner with Mascot Network and Embark to provide colleges and universities with related student services.
Competitors or Potential Partners?
Clearly, corporate ASP engines enjoy many advantages to help them get off the ground: brand credibility, proven track records and offerings, and precise focus on target markets. Because of their potential to propel themselves rapidly to leadership positions in their industries, these ASPs will, of course, provide formidable competition for horizontal ASPs that can’t provide the same depth of domain expertise, and for vertically oriented ASP startups that lack brand equity.
But, for other players that can provide corporate ASPs with complementary infrastructure, hardware, software and data-center services, the corporate ASPs’ sky will be quite friendly – especially when they can leverage existing sales and partner relationships. From either perspective, corporate ASPs will add some interesting bumps to the ASP ride, and all participants are advised to keep them on the radar. //
Laurie McCabe is Vice President and Service Director with Summit Strategies, Inc. (www.summitstrat.com), an independent market strategy, research, and consulting services firm based in Boston MA. Summit Strategies helps technology companies understand the implications of formulative trends and how these trends will affect their company, customers, partners and competitors. It has tracked the rise of Internet applications hosting since mid-1998 and is a recognized authority on the emerging ASP industry. | <urn:uuid:62c24692-c193-4aeb-ada6-317694bef3a8> | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | https://www.datamation.com/erp/under-the-asp-radar-corporate-asp-units-and-spinoffs/ | 2021-09-24T06:25:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057504.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20210924050055-20210924080055-00200.warc.gz | en | 0.943291 | 1,227 |
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Charles Todhunter's zodiac sign was Aquarius.
♒The ruling planets of Aquarius are Saturn and Uranus. Therefore, Charles Todhunter's lucky days were Sundays and Saturdays and lucky numbers were: 4, 8, 13, 17, 22 and 26. Blue, Blue-green, Grey and Black were Charles Todhunter's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Aquarius include: Legitimacy, Investigative spirit and Pleasing personality. Negative character traits could be: Inconsistency, Disinclination and Detachment.
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Is Charles Todhunter still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, Charles Todhunter is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
How old was Charles Todhunter when he/she died?
Charles Todhunter was 80 years old when he/she died.
When did Charles Todhunter die? How long ago was that?
Charles Todhunter died on the 1st of March 1949, which was a Tuesday. The tragic death occurred 69 years ago.
When did Charles Todhunter's career start? How long ago was that?
Charles Todhunter's career started on the 12th of April 1924, which is more than 94 years ago. The first day of Charles Todhunter's career was a Saturday.
Did Charles Todhunter do drugs? Did Charles Todhunter smoke cigarettes or weed?
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Lower, United States Weekly recaps the 12 most eye-opening revelations from Lovato’s close and heartfelt movies.
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5. She got identified as having bipolar disorder at get older 18.“I became 18 when I initial went into therapy. When I have diagnosed with manic depression, it simply produced feeling,” the “Confident” crooner confessed. “As I was actually younger used to don’t learn why I would personally remain up thus late authorship and participating audio, following we learned all about attacks of mania and I realized that’s most likely exactly what it ended up being. I was manic. In ways, I understood that it wasn’t my personal failing anymore. Anything got actually down beside me.”
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My Peace Camp experience and my new role as a Partner for Peace. YES!
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- Age 27
“The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of one’s self to others.” -- Pierre de Chardin
For a long time, I have wanted to make a positive change in people’s lives and to talk about the causes of the violence occurring in the Niger Delta. So when the opportunity to attend the Peace Camp presented itself, I applied to be a camper. My experiences there were life-changing.
Camping is about having the opportunity to exchange ideas, viewpoints, and knowledge, and to learn from each other. It creates an atmosphere to unlearn retrogressive myths, make new friends and build lifelong friendships and partnerships. Mr. Nate summed it up that we were here for capacity building and learning; to tell our personal stories about our involvement in peace building activities; and to draft a terms of reference for the Partners for Peace Network. It was on the first night that we first learned how to chant the P4P slogan, “Peace. Yes!”
At the Peace Camp, it became ever clearer to me that an important first step toward peace is having an open dialogue about the causes of violence and about the realization of peace that we are working toward. After registration, all campers assembled in the conference hall to begin our discussion. Different speakers addressed us in turn.
The first keynote speaker, after giving a detailed explanation of what PIND is about and of its partnership with the P4P Network, recounted bitterly how he had once witnessed a man dig and be buried in his own grave; the sense in the room after his personal account was that of sympathy for those who were victims of such horrors. Afterward, the charismatic, eloquent and very intelligent Rev. Fr. Dr. Edward Obi, MSP, began his lecture with a thought experiment. He requested that we close our eyes, sit still and think about how we were uniquely created. He took us through the works of various writers and philosophers on peace building, of the atrocities that have precipitated conflicts everywhere including the Niger Delta.
According to Dr. Edward Obi, peace is the just, stable and predictable condition where people live fully in equity for the good of all society and the environment that support their needs. Too, peace is a public good, but no one person can provide that good – there has to be harmony among and within communities to actualize it. He blamed the existence of conflict on the lack of appropriate information, traditional enmities, retrogressive narratives, injustice, injustice, lack of economic development, gender inequality, and many other factors.
When it was time to pose questions to Dr. Edward, views were polarized as to the causes of conflicts in the Niger Delta region, but I am glad that in the end, everyone seemed to agree that apportioning blames and encouraging violence is not the answer to conflicts. Peace begins with dialogue.
While in the camp I was amazed and impressed by the level of awareness among campers, the enthusiasm displayed by both the young and the old during sessions, and the fact that almost everyone was eager to contribute not only during sessions and group meetings, but also outside of them. During tea-breaks, meal times, and in our hostels, we had countless interactions respecting peace-building. In the camp I learned to respect the viewpoints of others, and during breakouts, I had the privilege of holding conversations with our educators, professionals from various fields, representatives of foreign and local organizations, and the bloggers and social media experts who were present. We made vital connections that I am certain will lead to sustained peace in the Niger Delta and the rest of the world.
I learned many of the causes of conflict, and that conflict can manifest in various forms and at various levels, even in the family. At all times, we should tolerate the views of others and embrace dialogue because it is the only panacea for peace. It is necessary to take to history, analysis and have an understanding of the problem for peace-building efforts to be successful.
At the camp, I was given the opportunity to tell my story regarding my personal efforts at resolving conflicts. In the words of Professor Mark Aniekpo, the guest speaker on the day the P4P network was officially launched, at anytime the process of peace-building has to go on, and if we assume that there is already enough peace-building, the effect on our efforts it would be disastrous. He ended by saying that our goal toward lasting peace transcends chanting Peace. Yes!
That Friday, the Partners for Peace network was inaugurated and the camp meeting was brought to a close. But for me and my fellow campers, the work has just begun. I have acquired the requisite skills to teach and preach the message of peace in the Niger Delta and beyond, and I cannot wait to see my efforts and that of my fellow campers yield fruit. I am so thankful to the PIND Foundation for giving me the opportunity to change my world and serve humanity. | <urn:uuid:2efcd2fe-c3b5-464a-9bfd-ab1ab8b5a786> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://www.voicesofyouth.org/en/posts/my-peace-camp-experience-and-my-new-role-as-a-partner-for-peace--yes- | 2017-06-25T07:12:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320443.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20170625064745-20170625084745-00510.warc.gz | en | 0.975425 | 1,049 |
We have been wanting to write up a post on cooking healthy pasta – tips and tricks that we have learned over the last year and use in our own kitchen! We are posting these tips because pasta can be a very frugal and affordable way to eat and feed a large family for less especially! Plus, there can be these awesome pasta sales and coupons for all types of pasta: regular or wheat and in a dozen different shapes. But the question we are continuously asked is that no matter how frugal the pasta is, how can you make it into a healthy meal?
No matter the pasta stock-up supply you may have on your shelf, you can do a few simple tips to cooking a healthier meal with your cheap pasta! This may also make it a little easier to serve those affordable pasta dishes more often!
We have learned most of these tips from The Doctor Oz show and we started implementing them immediately as they are so easy!
Tip #1: Cooking Healthy Pasta Just by Cooking Under Al Dente
Cook your pasta until right before Al Dente! Why? Well, this is a healthier way to cook the pasta as when you cook the pasta to it’s very soft form, the sugars have been broken down for you and you get a high spike in your glucose levels. When cooking to just under al dente, you do not experience such high glucose spikes. This is good for anyone to consider when eating, not just diabetics! It will also leave you fuller longer, which means not needing to eat as much (which saves money) and not having to refuel on food again so quickly.
Neither one of us are health experts, just a frugal family trying to eat as healthy as we can on our tight budget, so we will leave further explanation to the following sites:
- Healthology.com (Pasta Cooked To Al Dente)
- BrightOnYourHealth.com (Many details on Pasta Cooked To Al Dente)
How do we ensure cooking this way: I boil the water first, then I dump all of the pasta into the boiling water and set the timer for 1 minute under the recommend Al Dente cooking time. Most pasta boxes will give 2-3 recommended cooking times – we just choose the shortest and cut another minute off!
Tip #2: Dashing Cooked Pasta With Balsamic Vinegar
We love this one! We literally do this every time we cook pasta, and the kids have no idea (and they hate vinegar because they can smell it on our salads!). This recommendation comes right from Dr. Oz.
From the Dr. Oz Show HERE:
Vinegar’s acetic acid slows down how quickly you digest and absorb glucose from starch; this helps to control hunger and makes you less likely to eat later. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to a starchy dish to stabilize your post-meal blood sugar.
As soon as we are done cooking, we throw the pasta in a bowl and toss with a few dashes of balsamic vinegar, then continue the preparation like normal! We even do this in the kid’s Annies Organic Mac and Cheese before adding the cheese sauce 🙂 Shhhh!
Tip #3: Mixing Fresh Veggies to “Expand” the Pasta
We’ve been doing forms like this for a while, but our ideas expand as time goes on for tips on how to expand the pasta! 🙂 We recently watched the Dr. Oz show where he had Hungry Girl on the show and she was giving ideas on how to “expand” your pastas with fresh veggies.
Again, it was something we already were doing, but the list of items we are adding is continually growing. It is a brilliant idea to add veggies to your pasta and slip it in for the kids to eat and for the family to eat healthier without anyone really noticing the difference! The newest veggie idea that we got from Hungry Girl was adding cauliflower to your elbow, rotini, etc. shaped pastas! FABULOUS!
After adding your “fresh veggie expanders” then just prepare like you normally would or the recipe that you were going to do originally!
So, with this in mind, here are some ideas that we have now on veggies to add to pasta to “expand” it! But we want to expand this list too, so share any ideas that you might have in the comments below.
- Fresh Tomatoes (all types!)
- Carrot Shreds
- Zucchini Shreds
- Sweet Pepper strips thinly sliced for spaghetti or in chunks for shape pasta
- Broccoli chunks
- Cauliflower chunks
- Replacing half (or all if you have enough!) of your spaghetti with 1 spaghetti squash.
- Fresh herbs are a nice addition too for some extra healthy spice
- What other ideas do you have?
Our family can eat 2 boxes of spaghetti/pasta each meal, so by doing any of the above, it means 1 box and then a good serving of veggies quite easily!
Depending on the dish, we also add beans for a cheap healthy protein too! It actually works well!
We hope this post and these 3 Simple Tips to Cooking Healthy Pasta will help your family to eat a bit healthier while on a budget and incorporate that affordable pasta. You can literally do all three at each pasta meal you make. But even if you don’t incorporate the veggies, the first two are simple and will make a big difference while not costing extra (or at least verry minimally as a cheap bottle of balsamic vinegar will go a very long way!). Share with us any tips you have on cooking health pasta!
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Most of us haven't thought much about the word chad since the 2000 presidential recount in Florida. The word dominated the news so much back then that the American Dialect Society anointed it Word of the Year. But now the HBO docudrama Recount has brought back memories of chad — taking us back to the innocent days when the word was a novelty even to experienced political operatives.
Here's the key exchange between two Gore staffers, Ron Klain (played by Kevin Spacey) and Michael Whouley (played by Denis Leary):
Klain: How does a thing like that even happen?
Whouley: Because punch card ballots are primitive. You get cardboard chad that get punched, but don't go all the way through the holes so they're hanging off the edge of the ballot.
Klain: Hanging chads.
Whouley: There's no S.
Klain: The plural of chad is chad?
Whouley: That's great democracy.
When chad hit the news, there was a fair amount of discussion about the proper plural form, as in this "On Language" column by William Safire:
[A]ccording to Peter Graham, now university librarian at Syracuse, who served early in his career as a key-punch operator: "We had what we called a chad box underneath the key punch. We resisted calling it 'confetti' because the small bits of paper, when they caught on your clothes, would not dislodge." Graham notes that the noun was then construed as plural, on the analogy of chaff, but today's ballot counters are referring to chads, construing the word chad as singular.
CONFETTI and CHAFF are, of course, M nouns, period, and CHAD is a M noun for some people ("The chad was scattered on the floor"), a C noun for others ("The chads were scattered on the floor") — and some people have both usages.
As Arnold elaborates in a 2001 paper, "Counting Chad," we can only know for sure if chad is truly a plural and not just a (singular) mass noun if it is used in the s-less form in agreement with plurally marked words (verbs, pronouns, and quantifiers), along the lines of "zero-plurals" like moose and sheep:
But there might well be genuinely zero-plural uses of CHAD (parallel to alternations between reindeer and reindeers as plurals of REINDEER, or possibly to zero-plural plural-only nouns like CATTLE and POLICE) as in this AP wire story from 11/28/00 (supplied by Lynne Murphy on the American Dialect Society mailing list):
Chad are the tiny pieces of paper that pop out of a ballot when a voter chooses a candidate.
(The crucial point is the plural verb form are.) It remains to be seen whether the person who wrote this example would also accept sentences like There were many chad on the floor and Only two chad were left to count. In any case, outside of the domain of names of animals hunted or fished for sport, zero plurals are quite rare, so that you wouldn’t expect very many speakers to interpret sentences like There will be a lot of chad on the floor or We ate all the chad as involving a zero plural rather than a (singular) mass noun.
In the Recount screenplay, Michael Whouley's explanation avoids the matter of subject-verb agreement, with:
You get cardboard chad that get punched, but don't go all the way through the holes…
rather than choosing between a singular or plural verb:
You get cardboard chad that is/are punched…
[Update: As Rachel points out in the comments, "cardboard chad that get punched" is indeed a choice of a plural verb. My mistake: I was thinking of "cardboard chad that got punched," which would not be marked for number.]
Then he uses pronoun-antecedent agreement to suggest that chad is a zero-plural for him:
…so they're hanging off the edge of the ballot.
Another word that Arnold considers in his "Counting Chad" paper is spam (in the "unwanted email" sense), which varies like chad between mass-noun and count-noun usage. Spam too may be occasionally found as a zero-plural count noun. The WordPress spam filter used by Language Log currently informs me that
Akismet has caught 284 spam for you since you first installed it.
Here the numeral 284 is a quantifier that could only be used with a count noun, so spam must be zero-plural. (Elsewhere, however, the WordPress interface punts on the issue by saying "Akismet has protected your site from 284 spam comments already.") So it's possible for zero-plurals to creep into domains beyond animal names, but examples are few and far between. On the American Dialect Society mailing list a while back, we discussed zero-pluralization of French loanwords, such as croissant, baguette, and hors d'oeuvre. With those items, it appears that a quasi-Gallic pronunciation without final /s/ leads some English speakers to spell the words without the letter [s].
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Here are the ornaments I made for a little swap we are planning at our island get-away next week. I wish I could have got a better photo without all the glare and making the images look so washed out. Can hardly believe Barb will be here in 8 days!!!
I used a mini magnolia stamp I bought last year to use on my grand daughters gift box ornaments. I had these pictured so different in my mind so am a bit disappointed int the finished product. I hope the others will them in spite of how I feel. I used a quickutz die for the trees, handmade the little bench and colored the image using copics and colored pencils. I hadd liquid pearls for the snow in the trees and on the ground. Plut liquid applique on her coat for the furry effect. Then just had to add a little stickles here and there because have to have stickles....lol I through in some fake snow as the finishing touch before sealing them in the ball. On the back I stamped a verse about Christmas. You can see I embellished with paper roses, punched leaves, ribbon and of course more stickles. I can hardly wait to see what the other ladies have done for their ornaments!
Challenges I am entering:
Oldie But a Goodie-let it snow
Hooked on Crafts-punches
Kaboodle Doodles- Baby it is cold outside
Make it Monday-anythings goes
Pollycraft- Christmas fun
Stamping Scrapping-Christmas......stickles and possibly the stamped image came from your store
Stamps R Us- bling it on
Lollypop Crafts-anything goes
OSAAT- anything goes
The Crafty Pad-traditional Christmas colors
2 Sisters-Let it sparkle
Thank you all so much for stopping by. God bless you all!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
In just two weeks from today, my sis-in-law is flying in from Oregon to spend a week with me! I can hardly wait. My niece and I are planning our annual trip to Ritter Island to make Christmas cards and gifts. Barb will fly in on a Wednesday and we will spend Thursday and Friday visiting my parents. Friday evening we will head to the island for a few days of playing. My niece and I are planning games and prizes and hopefuly lot of fun things for us to do while there. Another niece (and possibly her daughter) from Utah is planning on attending this little get away too. I can hardly wait. I have to return Barb to the airport on the following Wednesday. :-(
Anyway, to get to the tags......lol
We have decided to do a couple swaps for when we get together. Last year several of us did a tag swap and it seemed to be a hit so are doing it again this year. Bev (my buddy in Ohio), my sis and her daughter, my niece and her sister are all involved in it this year. We are to make four tags for each person. These are the ones I have done. I sure hope they like them and will use them to label their gifts. I used the snowman nativity stamp set from TAC. I cut the little cards off my newest Cricut cartridge...... Life's a Party. Of course I had to add good ole stickles! lol
Four of us also chose to do a handmade ornament exchange again this year. So now I am off to get them started. Will post photos when I get mine done.
Am entering in a few challenges:
Oldie But a Goodie-let is snow
Sassy Cheryl's- stump the boss and anything goes
Tip Top Tuesday- tags
Bows and Berries- tags
Stamps R Us- bling it on
Thank you so much for stopping by. God bless!
Saturday, November 5, 2011
I made this card for my pirate lovin' grandson. I do think he is outgrowing his love for pirates but I had bought this stamp with him in mind and figured I would make him one last pirate card. For 4 years in a row he wanted a Pirate birthday and this is the first year he said he was tired of them. lol Oh well, will make something new in a year for him. lol I used this darling stamp from Lily of the Valley. Raided my left over Halloween stickers for the skull and crossbones and added a couple googly eyes to set it off. Used and old Quickutz die for the flourishes and had to just stickle them also. I used a MS border punch for the border around the image and the striped paper. My friend and my niece chose a sketch to use and we are all making cards off the same sketch. Can't wait to see how their's turn out. I know they will both be awesome!
Challenges I am entering are:
CLP- sketch.....hope it is ok to do the image in a round forum instead of square.
Our Craft Lounge- stress and distressed
Totally Parer Crafts-stiching
Wags'n Whiskers- some black and ribbon or pearls
CMC Copic Challenge-Boys Boys Boys
Card Makin Mamas- cut it out....punches, dies etc.
Crafty Catz Weekly-anything goes
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We left Salzburg on Wednesday morning in the rain and drove to Vienna. On our long drives we’ve been listening to a podcast that the family has adopted called Join Up Dots. It’s a podcast that I’ve been listening to for about 4 or 5 months and I got Ilise into it recently. The new car has full bluetooth capabilities so I have connected by iPhone to the sound system and piping in David Ralph on our long drives. I have also purchased some audio books on Audible and plan to listen to some of those on the rest of the trip along with Join Up Dots. About an hour and a half into the trip Ilise spotted an IKEA, so we stopped to get some gas, use the bathrooms and pick up some sweets. Then we were back on the road again.
We arrived in Vienna around 3:15 pm on Monday and we met Susanna, our landlord. She showed us the apartment and then where to park the car. We have a garage spot for the car that is extremely convenient to the apartment. We settled into the apartment on Wednesday evening, found a local spot for dinner (which wasn’t very good even though YELP! gave it high marks) and I got some calls done while Drew took her Geometry mid-term exam. There was a lot going on and we got through it all. Drew did great on her final and ended her first semester with an 89, which gave her a B+. Pretty good for a road weary kid doing school work between all the touring we have been doing.
Thursday morning we awoke to a magnificent day. I walked out of the apartment around 8:30 am and just started walking. I went out of the apartment and walked for about an hour and 20 minutes before finding myself at a major train station down by the Danube. I went to the ticket office and starting talking to a gentleman in line. He had a very cute dog and I asked him about the metro, how to use it, how to get back to my apartment, etc.. He was extremely nice and he waited for me as I bought my ticket. He showed me which train to take back to our apartment as he needed to go in the same direction. It turned out that his gentleman worked for the gov’t and had been a soldier all his life. We had a great talk and he left me right at the station by our apartment.
I got back to the apartment and started researching the CityBike program here in Vienna. They have a bike service similar to Melbourne where you can rent bikes for free if you return them in less than an hour. They are designed to be used as transportation from point A to point B and the bikes are just OK. But, to get around a new city they seemed ideal. The only problem is that each bike requires a unique credit card to reserve it. We have 4 people and only two unique VISA cards (the system doesn’t take AMEX). So, we found the only bike shop in Vienna that provides a Tourist Card for the bike program and headed there. We met the owner of the Pedal Power, Rich, who moved to Vienna in 1975 right out of college and never left. We had a great conversation with Rich about his journey and the fact that you could never do today what he did 40 years ago.
We picked up the Tourist Cards and jumped on some bikes and spent the day riding around Vienna. It was really cool for me. I know that Noah enjoyed it as well, but Ilise was struggling with her knees and Drew had fun at the beginning, but toward the end she was a bit bushed as well. We probably rode for about 7-8 miles before we returned the bikes around 6:45 pm. We had plans to meet the son of a friend who was performing in a bar around 8 pm. So, we dropped the bikes in the middle of Vienna at one of the CityBike stations and took the metro back to the apartment. We saw a lot during the day, including the huge amusement park that is open 24/7. Noah and Drew went on a bunch of rides while I conducted a coaching call and Ilise strolled around the park. We also road across the Danube and saw the business district of the city. On our ride home, we road for about 3 miles through the heart of Vienna. We felt a bit like locals because there are so many bike riders here.
We made it to Bryan’s performance around 9 pm and caught the second set of his performance. We were all exhausted and came home to crash around 10:30 pm. It was a very long and enjoyable day. Vienna is a beautiful city and we have some plans today to have lunch with our new friend and probably see one of the palaces that Vienna is known for. Looking forward to another beautiful day weather wise as I am off to take another long walk before everyone wakes up.
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Gathering the Spirits: A Guide to Collecting the Occult
Occult and esoteric works offer a broad church of material for collectors, writes Suzanna Beaupré from Peter Harrington. Its scope ranging from legal accounts of early modern witch trials through to 20th-century literature inspired by those on the other side, travelling through divination, alchemy, tarot, stage magic, conjuring, and many other weird and wonderful avenues.
Peter Harrington’s first catalogue to delve into the occult, Friends on the Other Side, Journeys in the Occult, attempts to showcase some of this rich treasure trove of collecting potential, and is a good place for us to start when looking for examples of the main sub-genres and “essential” pieces for an occult library, as well as some of the more niche topics you could carve your own space in. Landmark collections such as those of artist Robert Lenkiewicz, which sold at Sotheby’s in 2003, and magician Ricky Jay, part of which sold at Potter & Potter earlier in the year (part II comes up on 28 October) offer an indication of the wide range of possibilities available to an occult collector.
A traditional occult library will invariably aim to include key early works on witchcraft such as Reginald Scot’s radically sceptical 1584 work The discoverie of witchcraft (a copy with fascinating early annotations we have in the catalogue), Jean Bodin’s witch-hunting guide De la demonomanie des sorciers (1580), or Johann Weyer’s analysis of the phenomenon De praestigiis daemonum (1563).
Perhaps the most famous in this genre is the Malleus Maleficarum, commonly translated as The Hammer of the Witches. Although undoubtedly important in its own time, this work really found its fame following its highly sexualised translation into English by eccentric occult scholar Montague Summers in 1928. Copies of both early editions and Summers’s translation are highly collectable: a copy of the fourth overall edition of the Malleus, published in 1494, recently sold at auction for $43,750 (Christies, 23 Apr 2021), while copies of Summers’s edition can be picked up more in the range of a few hundred.
An increasingly popular area to collect is turn-of-the-century works by spiritualists and psychical researchers, whose highly visual publications offer an appealing glimpse into Victorian society. Spirit photography flourished in the late 1860s and early 1870s, with photos created by manipulating collodion wet plates, and examples of the medium are highly sought after. Many, including Arthur Conan Doyle in his collectable 1922 work The Case for Spirit Photography, maintained that while fraudsters were out there, true spirit photography was possible. As spiritualism was one of the fastest growing religions of the Victorian period there is a consequent wealth of published material to delve into.
In the 20th century we can see what is often described as the occult revival, with rising interest in paganism and wicca, as well as Satanism, astrology, and new interpretations of tarot. Introductions to these modern forms of magic by wiccans, such as Gerald Gardner’s Witchcraft Today (1954) and The Meaning of Witchcraft (1959), Stewart and Jane Farrar’s The Witches’ God (1989), and Vivianne Crowley’s Wicca: The Old Religion in the New Age (1989) can be a good place to start a collection. It would be remiss here not to mention two works often cited as foundational texts for modern magic: Charles G Leland’s 1899 work Aradia or the Gospel of the Witches, a study of witchcraft in Italy, and Margaret Murray’s canonical and contentious 1921 work The Witch-Cult in Western Europe.
Finally, if you want to branch out of the mainstream, the occult offers many routes. An area of collecting which has exploded in France is “magopinaciophilie” – that is collecting the highly ephemeral flyers that magical practitioners known as marabouts distribute to advertise their skills. We have a collection of 128 such flyers in the catalogue dating from the 1970s to 2020, but this is an area in which any lucky visitor to Paris may be able to start collecting, if they know where to look. You may also spot similar flyers in larger cities such as London, Liverpool, or New York. Although popular privately, interest in these printed flyers is just starting to be reflected institutionally and is a good example of how private collecting can be at the forefront of trends in institutional acquisitions and academic study.
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Miami Beach police are investigating the collapse of a 12-story building on Monday during a demolition that left one person injured, a spokesman said.
Samuel Landis, 46, was in critical condition at a hospital, police spokesman Ernesto Rodriguez said. Witnesses told CNN affiliate WPLG that the man was hit by a projectile from the building's collapse.
Police said he was outside the building; video taken by an eyewitness shows an individual receiving CPR minutes after the collapse.
Rodriguez said the search and rescue efforts have ended and the department is now leading a criminal investigation.
Inspectors confirmed that the adjacent buildings are safe.
Albert Cabada, who owns the restoration company GC Construction, was working on the building next door and filmed the collapse. Cabada told CNN that the building was slated to be demolished in sections this week, but instead it collapsed completely.
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“Where has fight in developing countries gone?” By Sir Ronald Sanders
The ease with which developed countries appoint heads of international and multi-national organisations (sometimes in the guise of an election) is not their achievement alone; it is also the fault of developing countries who let them.
Appointing heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has traditionally been accepted as the exclusive domain of governments of European countries; similarly choosing the head of the World Bank has been regarded as the preserve of the United States (US) government. But, while these are the most blatant examples, powerful governments have used every means at their disposal to ensure that heads of every other international and multi-national organisation are persons who serve their purpose.
Hence, in the present shenanigans to select a new Secretary-General to replace the incumbent Ban Ki-Moon, whose term expires at the end of this year, only the 5 veto powers really matter. Two straw polls have been held by the 15 member-states of the Security Council so far to reduce the number of 10 aspirants. What is not known is which of the candidates have been ‘discouraged’ by one of 5 veto nations. In any event, the UN will end-up with a Secretary-General upon whom the 5 can agree – and that person, by definition, will be more a “Secretary“, than a “General“; someone content to do as little as possible to lead the reform of the organisation that it desperately needs. The rest of the world will have no real say, and there is no vigorous movement by developing countries to demand an end to this byzantine process.
But, even in multi-national organisations in which no country has a formal veto, developing countries have allowed their own interests to be expropriated by voluntarily participating in a new imperialist system in which industrialised nations procure their support, or their silence, through offers of aid or threats of sanctions. This phenomenon was particularly evident in the willing fragmentation of the single African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group into 6 regions to negotiate Economic Partnership Agreements with the European Union. Seventy-nine countries lost the strength of their unity, and they have paid a price.
The lack of resistance to the inequitable power structure in the world, more than the exercise of influence by a few, accounts for why developing countries are marginalised. The solidarity and strength of the 115 member-nations of the Non-aligned Movement (NAM) is a thing of the past, although on 20 July in a very little reported statement to the UN Security Council, it said: “As we approach the process to appoint a new Secretary-General for the Organization, NAM underlines its position as elaborated in the Algiers ministerial declaration of May 2014, along with the central role of the General Assembly in the process of selecting and appointing the Secretary-General, and expresses its support for efforts aimed at reinforcing and strengthening the role of the Assembly in that regard”. Having made the statement, matters ended there.
Similarly, the 79-nation ACP Group, which has potential as an economic bargaining agent for developing countries, is weakened by lack of financial support and the absence of strong political direction by the leaders who have not once had a summit meeting to try to define the place of their nations in the world.
It is as if there is a self-imposed policy among developing countries of ‘going along to get along’ – a general acceptance that they are too disparate, too weak and too locked-into the consortium of industrialised countries through their international financial institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank, to fight against the injustices of what amounts to economic imperialism. And, there is no effort to change it.
Meanwhile, the developed countries march on in advancement of their interests through control and direction of the IMF and World Bank; by imposing rules on the rest of the world through their own organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Financial Action Task Force; and in ensuring that heads of international and multi-national organisations serve their purposes best, rather than the interests of the membership as a whole.
Incidentally, also up for selection next year is the head of the World Bank. The present US appointee, Jim Yong Kim, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2012 is seeking a new term. There will be no serious election; the US President will decide whether Kim stays or is replaced by another American. If the US President choosing the World Bank head is Donald Trump, the bank will become a very different institution less likely to serve “as a link between great powers and small ones, between economics and aid work” which Kim says is his ambition. In any event, the developing world will have no say and the sign over the entrance of the Bank, “Our dream is a world free of poverty”, may well remain a dream and not a plan.
A doctrine of an international community based on the principle that self-interest and mutual interest are interwoven continues to elude the world. And, in all this, with very few exceptions, the leaders of developing countries are not working together; not raising their voices in harmony; and not voting in unison. The industrialised nations have free reign, by default. | <urn:uuid:370ab758-e888-4c94-af2d-c8eb5bd21cbe> | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | https://www.bajanreporter.com/2016/08/where-has-fight-in-developing-countries-gone-by-sir-ronald-sanders/ | 2016-10-01T20:36:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738663247.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173743-00289-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96557 | 1,086 |
My husband is an unabashed car nut. He's also a walking encyclopedia of automobile history. You show him a picture of just one headlight on a car, 99% of the time he can give you the year, make and model. So, needless to say, he loves to see the latest and greatest of any high-performance automobile.
A couple weeks ago, we were invited to Porsche of Plano (formerly Boardwalk Porsche) for the unveiling of the new 2014 Cayman. They love to do these kind of free, invitation-only events for their customers, to keep them coming back for more cars. We'd gone on one of their Sunday drives last year and had a good time, so we decided to try one of their showroom events.
They said they would serve hors d'oeuvres at the event, but it wasn't scheduled to start until 6:30, and we like to eat dinner earlier than that (we're normally off work by 5pm). So we decided to find a bar somewhere between work and the dealership where we could eat a light dinner. After a very quick Google search, I chose The Keg Steakhouse & Bar in Plano. And boy, am I glad I did.
The bar at The Keg is a warm, roomy area with a variety of seating options--at the bar, at a table, in easy chairs arranged to create intimate spaces with small tables for drinks, or (our choice) at a small, oval bar table. The bar is dimly lit with wood and stone decor, making it a great place for after-work relaxation -- and there were several groups of people, young and old, doing just that.
We ordered a couple glasses of Rosemount Estate Shiraz, an order of Mushrooms Neptune, and an order of Prime Rib Sliders to split between us. I have to admit, the Mushrooms Neptune is one of the most clever preparations of stuffed mushrooms I have ever seen. I also wonder why I have never seen anyone else serve it the way they do, because it makes so much sense. The button mushrooms are stuffed with crab and cream cheese, simmered in white wine and (here's the clever part) served in escargot plates. There wasn't a lot of crab in them, but the filling was light and creamy, and they had a nice tang from all the white wine that the mushrooms had soaked up. With 6 to a plate, it was easy to divide these yummy little morsels between us.
The same can't be said for the sliders--with 3 to a plate, we had to cut one in half because neither of us wanted just one. The prime rib in these sliders was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They are served with a horseradish Dijon sauce on them, with more creamy horseradish on the side along with a heavenly au jus for dipping. Crisp fried onion strings are also served on the side, which you can eat as they are or pile on the slider. The sliders didn't even last long enough for me to get a picture of them.
We left the restaurant so satisfied with our bar menu experience, we will definitely go back for dinner another time.
When we arrived at Porsche of Plano for the Cayman unveiling, we realized that the 6:30 start was not set in stone. We arrived at about that time, but the showroom was already half-filled with people milling around and working their way through the buffet. The showroom had been emptied of all vehicles except for 2 Caymans hiding under covers. A free bar was setup at what is normally the receptionist's counter, and a live band was playing at the other end of the showroom. Similarly, the service "garage" (where people normally pick up and drop off their cars for service) had been emptied and had a Cayman under wraps, as well as another open bar. There were drapes covering all the windows of the showroom, and lights were strategically setup, so it was about as close to a nightclub as you can get with a car showroom.
Waiters walked around with cocktails invented for the event, but my husband and I opted for wine. The buffet had the obligatory cheese, crackers and fruit, but also had salmon and cream cheese pinwheels, shrimp, chicken, and enough other hot and cold hors d'oeuvres that I think we actually could have made a meal of it. While tasty, the food wasn't nearly as good as what we had at The Keg, so I didn't regret stopping there first.
The band was first-rate, playing covers, of course, but they had several good singers so they were able to do justice to several songs from both male and female artists. While many simply people sat/stood and enjoyed the band's performance, the highlight of the evening was when a couple, who I think were in their 70s, decided to tear up the floor when the band played "Mustang Sally". Seeing them dance made me wish, yet again, that I had taken ballroom dancing lessons. They and the band made the whole event worthwhile.
The people watching, in general, was also great. Porsche owners run the gamut of older gentlemen in Hawaiian shirts to 20- and 30-somethings with trophy wives/girlfriends on their arms. There were also plenty of families there, and I don't think I saw a single child misbehave. These were kids who were definitely taught to toe the line, which was very refreshing.
At about 8:30 the Caymans were unveiled after a short promotional video that was projected against one of the walls, with the normal ooohs and aaahs and lots of cell phone pictures after the covers were taken away. We left shortly thereafter, to beat the crowds out of the parking lot.
In the end, while the evening had originally been about the car (which, I will admit, is very attractive), it was more about us getting out on a weeknight and doing something different. And given that everything at the Cayman reveal was free, I really couldn't complain if I wanted to. We had a relaxing evening full amusing people, good wine and good food. | <urn:uuid:96e2a01b-db36-4c55-b1cf-0115061dca3d> | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | http://www.wine-and-cheese-grits.com/2013/05/the-keg-and-cayman.html | 2015-02-28T17:21:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936462009.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074102-00242-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.987926 | 1,290 |
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