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Source: Girlfriend Collective
These Eco-Friendly Brands Are Turning Ocean Pollution Into Cool And Comfortable Fashion
By Koty Neelis
We try to recycle our bottles, use reusable bags to haul our groceries home, and eat organic and locally-sourced produce whenever we can. With so many of our choices being made with the intention to live more environmentally friendly, it makes sense we'd start thinking about how the fashion we choose to wear contributes to the well-being of the planet as well. Luckily, there are a number of forward-thinking clothing brands out there who not only make responsible clothing, but have found ways to integrate and reuse plastic, one of the world's biggest pollution culprits, into the materials they use in their products.
Though we still have a long way to go before we make real headway with the impact of pollution, some brands are focused on getting plastic out of the ocean and remade into something usable. From comfortable activewear to shoes you can wear with anything, here's a list of eco-friendly fashion brands doing their part to make the world (and our oceans) a better place for us all.
1. Girlfriend Collective
Have you tried our new cupro tees? They're made from cotton waste and save 682 gallons of water compared to traditional cotton tees, so you're basically one with nature the second you put one on. 📷 @fieldworkblog
A post shared by Girlfriend Collective (@girlfriendcollective) on May 1, 2018 at 8:59am PDT
By using post-consumer plastic bottles sourced from Taiwan, once known as "Garbage Island" before the country transformed into a world leader in recycling, Girlfriend Collective makes baby-soft eco-friendly athletic wear. Their ultra-comfortable leggings and sports bras give women the chance to make a difference with their dollars, even while they're breaking a sweat in yoga class.
2. Bionic Yarn
Not just for the boys! The Raw For The Oceans Boyfriend Jean is perfect for any occasion. Oh, and it's made with recycled ocean plastic, obviously. #RFTO #strongerthread
A post shared by bionicyarn (@bionicyarn) on Dec 23, 2015 at 9:49am PST
Bionic Yarn takes plastic bottles recovered from ocean shorelines and turns them into high-performance yarns and fabrics for clothing. Musician Pharrell Williams leads the company's creative direction and has helped them collaborate with major apparel brands like O'Neill and G-Star to create everything from denim jeans to snowboarding jackets.
3. Rothy's
A post shared by Rothy's (@rothys) on Mar 25, 2018 at 1:51pm PDT
Rothy's aims to make sustainable footwear stylish by offering versatile flats that are just as pretty as they are practical. Made from knitting recycled plastic water bottles with 3-D knit technology, they're as comfortable as wearing sneakers. With a pair of their flats, you can look cute while knowing your investment in footwear is going to a good cause.
4. Timberland
Proving it's stylish to be eco-conscious.... for 10 years and counting. #Timberland #Earthkeepers
A post shared by Timberland (@timberland) on Jul 12, 2017 at 10:45am PDT
Timberland's been quietly using recycled plastic bottles to create the soles of their boots for years. With over 270 million plastic bottles given a new life in the form of stylish and comfortable boots, the brand aims to make 100 percent of its footwear out of recycled or organic material within the next two years. The company also offers the Thread Collection, an initiative that transforms plastic bottles from Haiti into shoes, T-shirts, and bags. It also gives jobs to those in the developing country.
5. The Tropics
by 2020, 99% of all seabird species will have ingested at least a little plastic. ° whether you're out in the water or running daily missions streetside, the 4-way stretch, recycled polyester roo trunk will help spread awareness to keep our oceans and beaches clean. 🌊 #trashtotrunks
A post shared by The Tropics (@thetropics.co) on Oct 27, 2017 at 10:53am PDT
When business partners Isabella Cisneros and Ramiro Carranza watched the Netflix documentary A Plastic Ocean they were inspired to create something that would help make the oceans a better place. The idea for their brand The Tropics was born, a line of stylish swimwear for men made with materials derived from recycled plastic bottles found in the ocean during beach cleanups.
6. 4Ocean
Have you checked out our blue and purple limited edition bracelet? We've partnered with @whaleanddolphinorg to aid in whale conservation. They need our support, and together we can increase awareness about their cause. Get your #LimitedEdition bracelet at 4Ocean.com #JoinTheMovement
A post shared by 4Ocean™ Bracelets (@4ocean) on May 8, 2018 at 4:30am PDT
4Ocean is more than just a company selling stylish unisex, eco-friendly bracelets anyone can wear. They also employ captains and cleanup crews from Florida to Bali to help clean up the ocean seven days a week, while hosting beach cleanups and offshore cleanups around the world for people to get involved in the mission. What's cool about their bracelets is that with every one you buy, you're removing one pound of trash from the ocean. To date, the company's taken nearly 700,000 pounds of pollution from our waters and shorelines.
7. Fair Harbor
The empire hoodie is the softest hoodie that we've made to date 👌. Sustainably crafted using recycled plastic bottles, organic cotton and rayon ♻.proudly made in the USA 🇺🇸. #seastheday #keepitclean
A post shared by Fair Harbor (@fairharbor) on Oct 25, 2017 at 9:09am PDT
Growing up visiting the beaches of Fair Harbor every summer, siblings Jake and Caroline Danehy noticed more plastic pollution showing up on their beloved shores over the years. In 2015, the duo decided to do something about it and created a multi-million dollar sustainable fashion company named after their favorite place. They produce swimsuits from recycled ocean plastic that has been collected from around the world.
8. Sea2See
When recycling meets fashion. Voila! 100% recycled eyewear! 👌
A post shared by Save the Seas wear SEA2SEE (@sea2see_eyewear) on Apr 25, 2018 at 10:02am PDT
Sea2See is a Barcelona-based brand and social enterprise project that recycles plastic pollution from the ocean and turns it into stylish designer sunglasses and opticals. By working with the local port authority and employing local fishermen to collect plastic from the waters, they're able to use about 22 pounds of waste for each piece of eyewear, with most of what is leftover recycled and sold to other companies who can use it for other sustainable products, like thread.
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Narrow railway track from Europe to Lviv could be built, - Poroshenko
Ukraine's President will discuss this question with the head of Lviv Regional State Administration and the Ukrzaliznytsia leadership
The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko plans to launch preparation of proposals for building a narrow railway from Europe to Lviv. Poroshenko said this during his working visit to Lviv, on air of 112 Ukraine TV channel.
"I want to move the railway with the European Union and bring Europe to Lviv. If the project of building the narrow railway is developed, the tourists could travel without changing trains," Poroshenko said.
He added that this step will increase the value of Lviv as a transport hub and improve a situation with the rail freight.
"I am sure that this step will increase the exchange of tourists and freights between our country and European countries", Poroshenko stated.
It is reported that Poroshenko will discuss this issue with the head of Lviv Regional State Administration Oleh Synyutka and the leadership of Ukrzaliznytsia Ukrainian railways.
Related: Law enforcement bodies search main office of Ukrainian railways
Earlier, state enterprise Ukrainian Railways has signed a $1 billion contract with General Electric Transportation for procuring and localizing locomotives, as President Petro Poroshenko said in a briefing on February 23. Poroshenko noted that the Ukrainian Railways have been under-financed for many years which was a big constraining factor in developing the country's economy.
He also noted that at the primary stage, Ukrainian bank structures will be actively involved in the activity, while on the later stage, these will be U.S. banks.
Related: New Ukraine-Slovakia railway to connect Uzhhorod and Kosice
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Classes started January 10, 2019!
That's the reason for GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand the deep hurt you feel.
Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A GriefShare workbook assists you with note-taking, journaling and grief study. The videos feature top experts on grief recovery, dramatic reenactments about living with grief and real-life stories of people who have experience losses like yours.
During the small group discussion time, you'll have the opportunity to interact with others who have experiences a recent loss, learn about their experiences and share your own.
GriefShare is a nondenominational group and features Biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics.
To let us know what interests you, please follow this link to the Interest form.


Along with exquisite high tea fare of indulgent French desserts, scones, delectable savouries and sparkling wine, you will be treated to an exclusive performance by the Queensland Ballet academy.
Choose between a morning or afternoon tea, with the option to upgrade to our platinum package. Enjoy preferential seating and delight in a Moet & Chandon Champagne Piccolo whilst you are entranced by the beauty of the ballet.


Thank you for taking the time to find and read this page, and of course for considering using the services of Y-Internet.com as the prefered WiFi provider to enable high speed internet services to be brought to your Community.
Below is just a basic summary of how your members can get a connection, and then goes on to describe how they can pay for their actual internet usage.
There is no cost to the community for the equipment that would be installed to bring the service on to your community. All equipment is provided, installed and maintained by Y-Internet.com 100% FREE. The only cost that would be incurred by the community is the electrical costs of running the Community Access Point equipment. Y-Internet.com are the leading providers of community internet services and have installed over 200 Free Community systems over the last 5 years.
2. How can residents etc connect to the Community Access Points?
The location and number of Community Access Points installed will enable community members to connect to the Access Points in one of the following ways.
A) Laptop Only Where the user only wants to connect just a single laptop at a time, and they are close enough with clear line of sight to a Community Access Point, it may be possible to connect to the community signal with just the aid of their laptop.
B) USB Booster Where the user only wants to connect just a single laptop at a time, and they are NOT close enough to a Community Access Point to connect with just their laptop, they will need to purchase and use a WiFi USB booster. This equipment allows the users' computer to increase its WiFi signal strength by up to 8 times more than the laptop on its own. Y-Internet.com can provide and help community members install a low cost but high performance WiFi USB booster on to their computer or laptop.
C) Residential Installation Where a community member wants to be able to connect more than one computer at a time, and/or from anywhere within their home they will need a residential installation. (Such an installation is also required where connection is not possible as per A or B above). A residential installation comprises of a sender / receiver module placed on the clients premises that then links to a 4 Port Wireless router within their property. This then allows them to connect as many items as they want (computers, PDAs X-box etc) to their very own private encrypted network. This would be offered to your community members at €150 plus tax which is below our normal installation cost, and more than half the price currently being suggested by our competitors.
3. How do residents pay for actual Access to the Internet?
Full Time Residents Can pay monthly by Direct Debit at a cost of €25 plus tax per month based on a 12 month contract.
Part Time Resident For those who own a home but reside within the community for only part of the year we can provide an account which is usable for a 12 month continuous period with a total data allowance capped at 30 Giga Byte. This is available for a one off yearly fee of only €150.
PAYG (Pay As You Go) For those owners who only visit the community for example, a few weeks during the year, and none of the two options above are suitable, they can connect to our network and simply pay for the continuous time you want access. This is possible by opening an account at our office and then Pay as You Go; for e.g. 1 week continuous access €19, 2 weeks €29, 1 month €39.
One off Holidaymakers Can either buy a scratch card from our office located Local 11, Centro Commercial El Campanario, Avda De Espana, Calahonda ( near Lidl supermarket) or at any of our Hotspots for either: 1 hour, 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks or 1 month. They can also pay online through Paypal from the login screen.
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a really long name for a really short word : SPAM.
Spam. Well. I've never tried it. Have any of you guys? I just think it looks freakin' nasty. .__. What is it, exactly? Canned meat? ...Yuck. Meat is not supposed to be in a can.
Re: a really long name for a really short word : SPAM.
well i think it's nasty .
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Skylar Spence shares new single "Cry Wolf"
Skylar Spence's two-track release, the follow up to his 2015 album Prom King, comes out tomorrow! listen to "Cry Wolf" via The Fader.
Ryan DeRobertis on the release: "I felt alone and detached from things that used to make me feel joy, but kind of just allowed myself to wallow in that anxiety and depression instead of reaching out for help," he said. "It took me nearly a year to reach the point where I had to start making changes in my life, and this chorus was meant to be kind of a mantra for people who've found themselves in my space, where you've talked so often about making changes it starts to feel like crying wolf. You can get through it (and appreciate the insight you gained for having gone through it!)"
Carousel / Cry Wolf is available here.


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Remote is the new Correspondence! Let's get connected
By ItsTimeForChange
See all Articles by Walter DeagleGet Updates on Personal Websites and ArticlesGet Updates on Walter Deagle
Remote learning is not a new idea or way to learn. It has been a part of the curriculum for centuries, possibly as far back as the 1700's. It was named "Correspondence" and although a slow and tedious process, it caught on and grew leaps and bounds, sweeping across the countries of the world.
One of the most prominent in its time was the "Society to Encourage Home Studies" in 1873. In 1888 adult, immigrant men entered correspondence learning to become state mine inspectors and foremen of a Pennsylvania coal-mining boom to alleviate a shortage of workers.
Correspondence in the states alone grew in twenty years to an enrollment of 2500 new students in 1893 and matriculated 72,000 new students by 1895. The growth was due to sending out complete textbooks instead of single lessons, and the use of 1200 aggressive in-person salesmen. By 1906 total enrollments at the expanded International Correspondence School had reached 900,000. Correspondence or Remote learning continues to grow today, from Grade school subjects to University degrees, all accessed online. I, myself, took Grade 9 Algebra via snail mail correspondence in 1974. Hmmm….What a difference a Zoom class would have made in my Algebra mark!
Do you remember the " Draw Me " ads of Tipsy the Turtle and Winky the Deer along with many other interesting characters in every newspaper and magazine in the 80's? Audrey Watters initiated this course to help budding artists see their potential, then offered an online art course after they sent in their version of these drawings. Ms. Watter found 3 characteristic qualities of distance education that remain reasonable today:
• First, that distance education is just as good, valid and high-quality as in person.
• Second, your earning potential will increase if you participate in this course of study.
• Third, that distance education is scalable to give access to students everywhere.
• In 2021 we can also add — frees up time allowing students to juggle work and class time when necessary, keeps cost and fees lower, less travel expense, ability to work at their own pace and remain in the comfort of their home
These are true of urban areas, however, still not the case in our rural and remote parts of Canada or the world for that matter.
Statistics Canada reports "40 percent of Canada's workers found themselves working from home as pandemic lockdowns were enforced. That compares to less than 10 percent in 2018 who had the option to work a day or two a week from home."
Whether e-Commerce itself would have moved us forward or Covid-19 has been the sole push, traditional classroom learning and jobs are rapidly moving from office settings to on-line capability. Economic booms and busts are long overdue to be a shared endeavor, for every Canadian, no matter their race or title. The future of connectivity through technically solid operations is looking brighter with an upswing in readily available teaching tools and learning opportunities. Many new options are on the horizon, in large part due to LEO's scheduled installation and orbit by 2024 (as described in the previous " LEO is out of this World " blog). Many, many Indigenous lives will be changed in a positive, economic inclusive way with these new opportunities.
Let's repeat a line we shared at the beginning of this blog regarding learning in the 1800's, to show it's relevance today when thinking of online learning and Indigenous inclusive economy… "although a slow and tedious process, it caught on and grew leaps and bounds, sweeping across the countries of the world". With a holistic approach, Indigenous communities, regardless of their location in
Canada are about to leap forward into the future.
It's Time For Change is listening, watching closely, and being ready to liaise between Indigenous and non-Indigenous entities. Education, it's delivery, well sourced honest information, and honorable inclusive negotiation is key.
Let's all get connected!
Originally published at https://blog.itstimeforchange.ca on December 2, 2021.
My name is Walter Deagle, I lived in Wolfville city of Nova Scotia province in Canada. I am working to provide a better world for the aboriginal peoples of Canada.
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Trending Politics
"Don't Run Afoul Of State Law" Are Florida Mayors Defying Gov. DeSantis With Mask Mandates?
Maria Hernandez July 29, 2021 No Comments
Masks will be required at indoor county facilities in Florida's Miami-Dade district following new CDC guidance recommending that even the vaccinated people should wear facial masks.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said her decision was in response to the surge in new COVID cases, "We have all come too far. We have all sacrificed too much in this past almost year and a half. We cannot turn back now."
In Orange County, Mayor Jerry Demings announced that all 4,200 nonunion county employees will be required to get their first coronavirus vaccine shot by the end of August, and the second shot by the end of September.
According to a notice posted on Disney's Orlando theme park website, masks will be required for all guests ages 2 and up while they are indoors and in Disney buses, monorail, and Disney Skyliner.
The new rules apply "regardless of vaccination status," the release says.
This aligns with the recommendations from Mayor Demings and the CDC.
"We want to keep our county and theme parks open for business," Mayor Jerry Demings said at a news conference Wednesday. "By instituting these measures, we want everyone to know, in Orange County, Florida, we take the coronavirus seriously."
We asked Governor DeSantis' office for comment.
"Mayor Demings acknowledged at his presser (press conference) that the county doesn't have the authority under state law to enforce COVID mandates with fines or penalties. In practice, it appears that he is making a recommendation and asking for voluntary compliance, which is not the same thing as a mandate. It's not clear that the other counties will attempt to fine or otherwise penalize people who violate local masking guidance, but recommendations don't run afoul of state law," said Governor DeSantis' Press Secretary.
Last week during a press conference Governor DeSantis's suggested that the state legislature could do a special session to ensure a normal, mask-optional school year.
Governor DeSantis said on July 22 that he has spoken to House Speaker Chris Sprowls, and they agreed if they need to call a special session "to do something from the legislative perspective" to ensure that masks remain optional in schools,
Sprowls is "all in to be able to do it", said DeSantis.
"Governor DeSantis' position is that parents should be able to decide what's best for their own children," said Governor DeSantis' Press Secretary. "Many kids, especially those with special needs like hearing loss, autism, and sensory issues, struggle to learn and engage in a classroom setting with masks. Experts have raised concerns about the impact of masks on mental and emotional health, as well as socialization, speech, and language learning. It is also a concern that masks worn by children for 8 hours a day, taken off and put back on, can harbor potentially harmful bacteria."
The Governor's office said that fortunately, research indicates that COVID is not a serious risk to healthy children, which is why schools in most countries were among the first institutions to reopen.
"Governor DeSantis has always followed the science and made data-driven decisions, and schools have been open in Florida since last year — to the enormous benefit of Florida's children — and have not been a significant source of COVID spread, even in communities where schools did not mandate masks. At the end of the day, the Governor trusts parents to weigh the risks and benefits and make the best choices for their own kids," said the Governor's office.
Florida state law supersedes local mandates, making them unenforceable and more of a recommendation or suggestion than an enforceable offense.
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New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music
GREAT MUSEUMS: NEW ORLEANS: A LIVING MUSEUM OF MUSIC, narrated by actor Wendell Pierce (from HBO's "The Wire"), is an intimate look at the traditions associated with New Orleans' music and the preservation of those traditions through the work of local musicians and educators who mentor young talent; museum curators who care for musical treasures; historians and archivists who research and document the stories; activists working to protect, heal and inspire the many musicians whose livelihoods were taken away by Katrina. All are committed to the preservation of the rich musical heritage of New Orleans, as well as the future of New Orleans music. "The living museum is a manifestation of participation," proclaims Ellis Marsalis—revered jazz pianist, music educator, and patriarch of the Marsalis family jazz dynasty—who is featured in the program.
GRAMMY-WINNER IRVIN MAYFIELD AT SNUG HARBOR
"If you wanna get an authentic American experience, that living museum, just walk around the streets of New Orleans, talk to people. It's there." –– Irvin Mayfield, Director, New Orleans Jazz Orchestra; Cultural Ambassador for New Orleans and the state of Louisiana
AN INTANGIBLE AMERICAN TREASURE
Music for All Ages program sponsored by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, established by Congress in 1994 to preserve "jazz" as an American cultural treasure. This National Park is not a "place," it's a "state of mind." © 2010
CONGO SQUARE
Drummers and dancers celebrate in Congo Square, the only place in the antebellum south where enslaved people of African descent could legally drum, dance, sing and practice their culture. Thus the rhythms of Africa survived in New Orleans. © 2010
ELLIS MARSALIS
Ellis Marsalis – revered jazz pianist, music educator and patriarch of New Orleans' First Family of Jazz performs at the annual Spring French Quarter Festival. © 2010
IN THE CLUBS
Trombone Shorty – on stage at New Orleans' legendary Tipitina's – grew up in the Treme´neighborhood. © 2010
A typical brass band "Second Line Parade" winds through the French Quarter. © 2010
One of the most celebrated high school marching bands in New Orleans is the St. Augustine Marching 100. © 2010
IT'S A FAMILY THING
Members of the Baby Boyz Brass Band – a group of high school students – on a stoop in Treme´neighborhood discussing the Band's dream: They want to stay together "forever." © 2010
THE HOLY GRAIL
Director of Collections Greg Lambousy in the storage room of the Louisiana State Museum displays the "holy grail" of musical instruments: Louis Armstrong's first cornet, which he learned to play at the Municipal Boys Home in New Orleans. © 2010
LIONEL FERBOS
Jazz trumpeter Lionel Ferbos, born in 1911, on stage at the Palm Court on Decatur Street. © 2010
MARDI GRAS INDIANS
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux prepares to parade. The Mardi Gras Indians have been part of New Orleans' carnival tradition for 150 years. © 2010
THE STRENGTH OF OUR CULTURE
Dr. Charles Chamberlain, historian with the Louisiana State Museum with Fats Domino's ruined Steinway piano, removed from Domino's flooded home after Katrina. © 2010
"OH WHEN THE SAINTS..."
School girls enjoy a Second Line Parade in the French Quarter. © 2010


This statistic depicts the total number of employees of the Danone Group worldwide from 2008 to 2018. In 2018, the Danone Group employed 105,783 people worldwide. Danone is a multinational food and beverage company, headquartered in Paris, France.
* Number of employees as of December 31 of each year.


In your letter dated August 2, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling for a house slipper which we presume, was made in China and/or the Orient.
The submitted half pair sample is an open-toe, open-heel indoor slipper, which you state has a 100% cotton, heavy velour textile material upper, a foam plastic padded textile faced footbed insole and a separately sewn-on rubber/plastic outer sole. In your letter you acknowledge (and we agree) that this slipper has a "PVC" plastic outer sole and therefore the constituent material of the outer sole that contacts the ground is plastic. We note that for footwear classification purposes, HTS Chapter 64, Note 3(a) states that the terms "rubber" and "plastics" include woven fabrics or other textile products with an external layer of rubber or plastics being visible to the naked eye. The slipper does not have a textile outer sole and so the classification you have suggested (subheading 6405.20.30) is not applicable.
The applicable subheading for this house slipper, no style number indicated, will be 6404.19.3515, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for footwear, in which the upper's external surface is predominately textile materials (excluding accessories or reinforcements); in which the outer sole's external surface is predominately rubber and/or plastics; which is not "athletic footwear"; which has open toes or open heels; and which is over 10% by weight of rubber and/or plastics. The rate of duty will be 37.5% ad valorem.
The marking statute, section 304, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1304), provides that, unless excepted, every article of foreign origin (or its container) imported into the U.S. shall be marked in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly and permanently as the nature of the article (or its container) will permit, in such a manner as to indicate to the ultimate purchaser in the U.S. the English name of the country of origin of the article. We note that the sample slipper you have provided for this ruling request has not been marked with its country of origin. Therefore, if imported as is, this slipper does not meet the country of origin marking requirements of the marking statute and will be considered not legally marked.


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Q: Bootstrap link buttons with json Currently my code works as this. Links though fine.
    var button =
        "<button class='redirect-button' data-url='LINK'>Compare</button>";
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    $("#tableid").find(".redirect-button").click(function() {
        location.href = $(this).attr("data-url");
    });
}

Although when i try and use the bootstrap button the button shows in the table but does no longer follows through to the link.
 var button =
                "<button class='btn btn-info' data-url='LINK'>Compare</button>";
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                "	" + no + "	" + price +
                "	" + button + "
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            $("#tableid").find(".btn btn-info").click(function() {
                location.href = $(this).attr("data-url");
            });
        }

How  do i go about making it linkable again?

A: Your selector (".btn btn-info") is wrong in find method. It is must be ".btn.btn-info".
see;
$("#tableid").find(".btn.btn-info")

A: When you use .find(".btn btn-info"), you have a mistake on the selector .btn btn-info.
Your bootstrap button is something like that :
<button type="button" class="btn btn-info">My Button</button>

You can access to the button like that :
 $("#tableid").find(".btn.btn-info").on('click', function(){
                        ^--- has class .btn and .btn-info
   location.href = $(this).attr("data-url");
});

Read this article http://www.w3.org/TR/css3-selectors/#class-html

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New! Shimano Ultegra 8000 Series Released!
It won't surprise many of you to learn that most of the technology that has made it onto the new Ultegra R8000 groupset has migrated across from Shimano's top-tier Dura-Ace line.
In fact, most of the components share what we can safely assume to be more than just a resemblance to the latest generation Dura-Ace R9100 components, which were released back in January.
The all-important colour appears to have got a shade or two darker from the outgoing Ultegra, with the new parts wearing a two-tone contrast finish.
For the first time ever we are seeing the Ultegra marque stamped on hydraulic disc brakes. The closest we've come prior to these parts is Shimano's popular RS-ST685 shift levers, which were sold at roughly an Ultegra level but never held the branding.
The angular flat-mount BR-R8070 calipers appear extremely similar to the BR-R9170 components that belong to new Dura-Ace and include Shimano's Ice-Tech pads for improved heat management.
The SM-RT800 disc rotor uses the same three-part sandwich construction as previous designs, putting an aluminium core either side of two stainless steel layers.
Larger cooling fins make for an almost solid appearance but one that is easily distinguished from the mostly black Dura-Ace rotors.
The new ST-R8020 hydraulic/mechanical and ST-R8070 hydraulic/Di2 levers appear to have ergonomics similar to that of Shimano's Dura-Ace equivalents, those being the ST-R9120 and ST-R9170 levers.
Both the Di2 and mechanical levers are said to offer a more defined and positive shift action, which addresses criticism that has often been levelled at Di2 levers of old.
Front shifting is claimed to be lighter when paired with the new FD-R8000, and the levers offer a greater range of reach adjustment than before, as well as more free stroke adjustment for the hydraulic versions.
Shimano also claims to use 'lightweight race-ready materials' for their construction, and right now we are interpreting that to mean a carbon lever blade.
In aesthetic terms the new FC-R8000 Ultegra cranks are somewhere between the outgoing 6800 version and the more recent Dura-Ace R9100 part.The beefy 4-arm design is said to be stiffer and lighter (by just 2g for a 50/34t) than the current 6800 design.
The crankset's outer chain ring features Shimano's Hollowglide technology, meaning it's a highly rigid yet hollow structure to cut down on weight and maintain strength for more precise front shifting. As with R9100, a wider gear pitch increases clearances for road bikes with discs, particularly for those with a shorter rear triangle. In practice that should mean a groupset that's more tolerant of sub-optimal chainlines.
Crankset options include a standard 53-39t ratio, mid-compact 52-36t, compact 50-34t, along with a cyclocross-specific 46-36t. Unlike Dura-Ace it doesn't seem like we will be seeing an integrated power meter anytime soon.
Details are light on Shimano's new Ultegra Di2 front derailleur but we do know it has been designed to offer smooth shifts even under high pedalling torque. Just like the chainset, improved clearances mean that this part will now play nice with chainstays as short as 410mm on bikes with a regular 135mm rear end.
The new RD-R8050 rear derailleur looks remarkably compact for an electronic component — just cast your mind back to the chunky first generation Di2 derailleurs. The RD-R8050 also sports the low-profile Shadow design that debuted on Shimano's mountain bike derailleurs many years ago and more recently on Dura-Ace R9100.
Two versions will be sold, an SS short cage part, which is good for cassettes between 11-25t and 11-30t and a longer cage GS version which will now support a cassette with a 34 tooth big sprocket.
The 11-speed cassette sprocket of new Ultegra comes in six 'standard' sizes (CS-R8000; 11-25t, 11-28t, 11-30t, 11-32t, 12-25t, 14-28t) while the new wider range 11-34t (CS-HG800) cassette that we mentioned above can be used with the longer of two derailleurs (GS rather than SS).
The 11-34t is the same width as Shimano's mountain bike cassettes, so it will fit on MTB wheels or road wheels with an extra spacer.
A deconstructed example of Shimano's CS-R8000 cassette demonstrates how intricate this part is.
Like Shimano's current Di2 components, the new generation parts are fully compatible with the company's full and semi-synchronized shifting programmes. The former requires the rider to operate one shifter only (the right-hand one, by default), issuing an 'up' or 'down' command, and the system decides when to shift the front derailleur.
In 'semi-synchronized' mode, the rider shifts normally, but front shifts are accompanied by an automated rear shift to smooth the transition, avoiding a sudden change in effort.
As with Dura-Ace, there's considerable scope for customisation of the shifting arrangements using Shimano's own app.
Shimano is particularly proud of the FD-R8000 front derailleur, claiming that its new link construction matches the "force curve" of the hand more naturally, to reduce effort towards the end of a shift.
This new design does away with the long arm used on the current 6800 Ultegra and at the same time also allows for more flexible cable routing, as a cable tension adjustment is built into the derailleur.
There's no need to mess around with the old TL-FD68 cable setup tool, and no inline barrel adjuster is required either. Like the Di2 equivalent, it works comfortably for designs with a short rear centre (minimum 410mm with a rear O.L.D of 135mm).
Like the Di2 version, the RD-R8000 mechanical rear derailleur inherits Shimano's low profile Shadow design. The mechanical derailleur's limit adjust screws now use hex heads as they have done on Di2 for some time.
A new angular design distinguishes Shimano's latest dual-pivot caliper brakes from the parts used in the 6800 groupset and they're claimed to be more efficient too.
A narrower gap between the arms makes for slicker looks, despite this there's still room for 28mm tyres. Lighter direct-mount front and rear versions are also going to be available.
Complementing the new Ultegra line-up are two new lightweight wheelsets: the tubeless carbon-laminate WH-RS700 rim brake wheels (which replace the Ultegra WH-6800) and the tubeless WH-RS770 disc brake wheels (pictured below) with thru-axles.
New hubs (HB/FH-RS700/770) at the heart of each wheel save just under 60g compared to a pair of Ultegra 6800 hubs, while the rims use a new lighter yet stiffer carbon layup procedure to create a rim brake wheelset that comes in 80g lighter than its predecessor.
A new pair of new dual control Ultegra ST-8060 levers offers a simpler and lighter shifting solution for triathletes and time trial riders.
These shifters use just one button per side and utilise Shimano's Syncronized Shifting technology (as explained above). One shift button and the switch box of the ST-6871 unit have been removed, making the design smaller, shorter and more aerodynamic.


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Legal Memorandum: Proving Future Medical Expenses in MN
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Issue: Under Minnesota law, what evidence is required to adequately establish future medical expenses as an element of damages?
Area of Law: Litigation & Procedure, Personal Injury & Negligence
Keywords: Future medical expenses; Evidence; Damages
Jurisdiction: Minnesota
Cited Cases: 450 N.W.2d 353
To recover future medical expenses, a plaintiff must show two elements by a preponderance of evidence. First, he must demonstrate that it is likely that future medical treatments will be required. Second, he must establish the amount the expenses are likely to be. Lind v. Slowinski, 450 N.W.2d 353, 358 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990); Kwapien v. Starr, 400 N.W.2d 179, 184 (Minn. Ct. App. 1987).
Expert testimony is not the exclusive means of proving future damage. See Pagett v. No. Elec. Supply Co., 167 N.W.2d 58, 65 (Minn. 1969); Gensler v. Paulson, No. A04-609 at *3 (Minn. Ct. App. Jan. 25, 2005) (unpublished) (noting that record containing evidence of past treatment and life expectancy was sufficient).


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Eintracht Frankfurt – Match Report vs Bayern Munich 23/05/20
The Bundesliga leaders came away 5-2 winners over Adi Hütter's Frankfurt side. Frankfurt were set up in a 4-2-3-1 and rarely got a foothold into the game and were dominated in terms of possession. Their two goals came from Hinteregger, their centre back who scored a brace from set pieces, he is their top scorer this season with eight goals. Andre Silva worked hard to chase scraps but without success and they were unable to stop this dominant Bayern Munich side.
Almamy Touré
Current Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
Career: Monaco, Eintracht Frankfurt
Playing at right back in the back four, Toure had a mixed performance. He's 6'0″ with a big build and was a powerful runner and used his physicality in defence. He wanted to press out of the line and was comfortable defending in the middle third. He gets tight to his man, using his body well to initiate a duel and won fouls from this a few times and was very strong.
However in the defensive third he was weak defensively. He lost concentration and had poor awareness, looking very casual. He lost the intensity and commitment he showed in the midfield when the ball came to his wing. He was ball watching at times and had poor awareness, with bad marking and moved lethargically.
He was able to drive into space a few times after his side won the ball deep and showed decent overall pace even if he lacked explosiveness and his acceleration wasn't great. He made a lot of crosses from wide areas but didn't cross from deep. One was over hit on the counter, two were blocked but the others were okay quality but his team weren't able to capitalise. In buildup Toure wasn't used that much but on the ball he was comfortable although static at times. He regularly tried long balls over the top or into the striker but didn't come off, although the technique was okay they weren't always on and could have retained possession better.
Evan N'Dicka
Career: Auxerre, Eintracht Frankfurt
Playing at left back in this game, N'Dicka failed to make an impact before being taken off at half time. He only attempted 14 passes, none of which were into the final third and were mainly very short passes along the touch line. In buildup he was against the touchline and although he adjusted his positioning, he didn't want to receive the ball and wasn't comfortable in possession in tight spaces, not wanting to travel with the ball.
He lacked the pace to deal with Kingsley Coman and it was a difficult mismatch for N'Dicka. He was often exposed in 2v1s against Coman and Pavard and was therefore bypasses easily, but his positioning wasn't bad. Although he could have made more effort to block crosses at times and his body position could have been more side-on. Around the box he was ball watching at times and needed to scan more. For Bayern's second goal he was also too busy appealing for a foul on a teammate to try and block Muller's shot.
Not a great performance and was understandably replaced at half time. I'd like to see him play at centre back as that is his stronger position.
Andre Silva
Nationality: Portuguese
Current Club: Eintracht Frankfurt, on loan from AC Milan
Career: Porto, AC Milan, Sevilla (L), Eintracht Frankfurt (L)
Silva was very isolated up front in this game as his side had very little of the ball. He worked hard to chase scraps and although his work rate and commitment was good, he lacked the physicality and support to make an impact. He roamed quite a bit to support teammates and try to receive the ball and made two good passes forward. He tried to drive on the counter and used feints well but was swarmed and had no support. Overall, there wasn't much to see from his but he did show glimpses of quality and I'd like to watch him again against better matched opposition.
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Nice weather doesn't mean we should let up on social distancing, health leaders say
It may be getting warmer and sunnier, but social distancing guidelines still need to be followed
by: Gerry Ricciutti, Chandler Blackmond
Posted: Apr 3, 2020 / 08:51 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 4, 2020 / 10:10 AM EDT
(WKBN) – With warm, sunny days in the forecast for the weekend, Mahoning County health leaders are reminding everyone that social distancing guidelines should still be followed.
Mill Creek Park was a busy place Friday. A lot of people were out walking — while trying to stay apart.
"The east side of Lake Newport is already one-way, so it makes sense and would be an easy street to close," said. "It would give people the opportunity to practice social distancing in an area that is so peaceful and calm."
Health commissioner Ryan Tekac said even though people want to get outside for some fresh air, they need to avoid areas that may already be busy.
"Overcrowding in the parks, where it makes it difficult to practice that six-foot distance, is not what anyone wants to see right now. So maybe try to change some things up and walk in your neighborhood, or take a jog in your neighborhood at that time or go find an area that's wide open."
The Canfield Fairgrounds is now welcoming walkers. The route starts at the grandstand and includes trivia along the way. The fairgrounds is mandating six-feet distance between walkers. Gate 5 is open for public parking.
Tekac said people also need to avoid big family gatherings, such as cookouts, to reduce the spread of COVID-19.


In a country like Thailand where agriculture plays a major part in the national culture and economy, it is essential that children learn the basics of sufficiency agriculture. To achieve this goal, Singha R-SA created an agriculture project for school students and traveled to Bansubtai School in Pakchong District, Nakonratchasima Province, to deliver the project on 13th June 2018 with the help of the 3-Miti News volunteers and students from the Dhonburi Rajabhat University.
The project opened with donations of sports equipment to the students to encourage them to keep fit and healthy through sport. The next step involved teaching the students how a vegetable garden can be developed, before demonstrating the creation of a mushroom nursery. The children watched with concentration and followed the instructions carefully, so that in future they will be able to grow vegetables and mushrooms for themselves.
Thanks were given to all the students and staff at Bansubtai School for the fantastic reception we received. We have very fond memories of our visit and hope we will have the opportunity to return before too long.


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Instant oatmeal: my new obsession! It is a great neutral breakfast to have before a day full of hiking, scuba diving, or any active event. You can eat it plain or add any fruit you can imagine.
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Strawberries are currently my favorite fruit to add, but I do like plums, pears, and bananas. You can add raisons, cranberries, dried fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, etc. I will start experimenting with different spice mixes too. Once I get a good formula, I'll add it to the blog!


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Why should an EM resident consider specializing in pediatric EM? What unique opportunities exist for pediatric EM physicians? One of ACEP's Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee's passions is to develop resources to encourage emergency medicine residents to enter pediatric emergency medicine. EM Resident spoke with some members of the PEM Committee, along with career pediatric EM physicians and researchers Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, FACEP, and Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP. Collectively, they capture the mind, heart, and spirit of pediatric emergency medicine.
Q. Dr. Kuppermann, why did you specialize in pediatric emergency medicine?
As I arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal, on a post-earthquake medical relief mission, I am reflecting on why I became a PEM physician originally, and how my sense of purpose has evolved over time. In fact it was in Nepal nearly 30 years ago, on a yearlong adventure/medical mission in the middle of my residency, during which I served at a clinic that cares for the poor and indigent in Kathmandu, that I decided to become a PEM physician. During my first visit to Nepal I would start each day with a sense of purpose, aware of acutely ill and injured children needing my attention. Medical care at that time in Nepal was far from the technologically advanced medicine that I practice today. I treated children with bacterial meningitis with oral chloramphenicol, and cared for many children with typhoid, trauma, and other acute, exotic diseases with whatever resources available. If a patient was not responding to treatment for whatever reason, we would simply treat for tuberculosis – and would probably be on target. I was thinking on my feet as a PEM "wanna-be," and the children were needy and sick. My being there made a difference. There were no PEM physicians in Kathmandu at that time, and I knew I wanted to come back as a PEM physician in the future. The PEM physician has the skillset needed to treat any child in any place at any time. And here I am now, in post-earthquake Nepal, able to offer the skills of a PEM physician, skills that nobody else here has at their disposal.
In the decades since that original Nepal experience, my sense of satisfaction and fulfillment as a PEM physician has only grown. In the nearly 30 years since my first trip to Nepal, I have become a seasoned PEM practitioner, department chair, and researcher. I still have that same sense of purpose of 30 years ago, but now my purpose has shifted to training the next generation of PEM practitioners and conducting research into improving PEM care everywhere. This is the joy of the field of PEM: There are so many ways to contribute, and so much need in all of these areas. In the community, in which the great majority of children with acute illnesses and injuries are cared for, we need PEM specialists. And we need great educators using the latest technology and training methods to train the next generation of PEM practitioners. Finally we need PEM researchers to investigate the best ways to care for acutely ill and injured children, and to determine how to best translate and disseminate those new methods into practice.
And finally, to do the groundbreaking type of research in PEM that is needed to achieve those first and second goals in the best way possible.
It is what still motivates me today, right now, back in post-earthquake Nepal.
Q. Aren't emergency physicians supposed to be able to see "anyone, anything, anytime?" Why should an EM resident do a pediatric EM fellowship?
Most sick kids are seen in the community by non-fellowship trained emergency physicians. There is a tremendous need for emergency physicians who are well-versed in the care of sick kids to be in hospitals throughout the country. There is a need for leadership in administration and education regarding the care of children. It is also great job security to have this niche!
There are pros and cons to each path to pediatric emergency medicine. Medical students often want to know which route to take if they know they want to end up in peds EM. Here I give a disclaimer: I am biased. I always recommend starting with EM and then doing a peds fellowship for very practical reasons. First, you can see anyone and work anywhere, which really opens up your options. Secondly, emergentologists perform a lot more procedures and resuscitations in residency than occurs in even the busiest/highest acuity PEM fellowship. You will be more comfortable with procedures and resuscitation if you train in EM. The downside is you have to work harder to learn pediatric things like developmental stages, feeding regimens, pediatric rashes, vaccination schedules, parenting advice, things that are important for care and parental education but less urgent. The dirty secret is that nobody is ever 100% comfortable when caring for a critically ill child because it is less common and there is so much at stake.
Though an emergentologist can care for anyone at any time, it does not mean s/he is absolutely comfortable with doing so. This is what the extra training of a PEM fellowship can provide. It allows for further maturation of your already appreciable skills and adds a new tool kit to them. It will provide a foundation of comfort through direct exposure to a unique population that is unlike any other type of patient encounter. As an EM trained physician, you are already an exceptional diagnostician, skilled in a vast array of procedures – but this is because you have honed these with repetition and mentoring from other skilled physicians. The same should be realized for caring for the pediatric patient: It is a skill that needs to be honed by practice and mentoring. A brief period of training, as compared to a career, will be all that is required to not only add to your already formative arsenal but also make you an invaluable member to any institution fortunate to have you.
Q: Is there a difference between pediatric EM fellowships for pediatricians and emergentologists?
Dr. Amato: The difference is the rotations that you would take and it only requires 2-3 years for EM as opposed to the 3 years for pediatric trained. The focus of the fellowship is to get comfortable with pediatric patients of all ages and to add to your abundant knowledge base. There is basic science education as well as research opportunities to add to the clinical knowledge too.
Q. Are there unique opportunities for leadership, teaching, and career development within pediatric emergency medicine?
Dr. Rose: There are endless opportunities for leadership in the PEM world. The EM world needs PEM experience in administration in child-centered protocols, hospital readiness, and quality of care. There is need for pediatric EM education in the EM world to improve the care of children from good to excellent. Additionally, having a career that is meaningful and accomplishing larger goals or a higher purpose is extremely important for job satisfaction and overall wellness.
Dr. Amato: There is a growing need for pediatric specialists, as anyone can attest if listening to the local hospitals tout "pediatric specialists are available." What could be more fitting than an emergency physician with innate knowledge and training in pediatric emergency medicine?
Dr. Rose: Where do I start? I am lucky enough to have the best job in the world. I am challenged, educated, and deeply rewarded each shift. Every day is different; every day I learn something and have the opportunity to get better at what I do. The human body is amazingly complex and resilient, with layers of pathophysiology to better understand. Becoming a better physician is more than expanding your knowledge base, billing well, or seeing x number of patients per hour. We can all improve in so many areas. We can explain something better to a patient or parent, improve our bedside manner, give feedback a little bit better, resolve conflict more effectively, or gain new perspectives on life from those with another language, culture, socioeconomic status, or world view.
I have the pleasure of working with amazing residents and fantastic colleagues and LOVE going to work. I work about half of my shifts in the adult areas of the ED and half in the peds ED. I have so much fun in the peds ED with the cute and entertaining kids who are less often critically ill (but who can tank quickly when they are sick). Working with sick adults helps me stay comfortable with a crashing patient and the associated procedures that are less commonly required in kids. The variety of seeing both kids and adults is refreshing and helps me be better at both (I hope).
Dr. Amato: No one is ever so tall as when they stoop to pick up a child. Though I often consider my success with children due to the facts that I am their height and mentality level, there is nothing better than the belly-laugh of a 2-year-old who had fever and now is improving.
Q. Dr. Gausche-Hill, why did you specialize in pediatric emergency medicine?
I went into pediatric emergency medicine because of a desire to learn as much as I can so that I could care for our most vulnerable patients. I enjoyed the thought of sub-specialization in an area of medicine that few had tackled so that I could assist our specialty in improving the lives of children and their families in emergency settings. The joy of taking care of pain, curing illness, and repairing injury in children is truly life-changing, both for the physician and her patients. Finally, advocating for those patients who do not have a political voice is rewarding and is necessary for improving access to emergency care and to improving the quality of care provided.


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Research supporting diversity and inclusion is stronger, and Canadian companies are increasingly leaning in to address barriers to women and others in the workplace with innovative human resources strategies. While the relationship between increasing the representation of women and corporate performance isn't linear, McKinsey & Company — a management consulting company — and others have suggested that companies with gender diversity are more likely to outperform competitors.
But, progress, whether on women in leadership, women on boards, women in tech, or women in entrepreneurship, remains slow. Commitment to gender equality and diversity must be reflected in how an organization uses its money, power, and influence to drive broader change.
Diversity and inclusion through the value chain
We know that "what gets measured gets done" and "money talks." Increasingly, companies are setting targets for diversity and inclusion and tying them to performance metrics and reward systems. Research from Ryerson's Diversity Institute also shows that to drive real change, we need organizations to embed a gender and diversity lens throughout the corporate value chain — through procurement, product design, operations, sales and marketing, services and support, government relations, and philanthropy.
Leveraging influence to advance women entrepreneurs
The federal government is a case in point — it has set an ambitious goal of doubling the number of women entrepreneurs by 2025, making commitments to fund women entrepreneurs, to support women entrepreneurship organizations, and to strengthen the ecosystem. It also includes setting targets and reporting on them in virtually every aspect of government. Procurement is one of the most important — with plans to increase the proportion of the massive federal government spend on goods and services purchased from women led business by 50%, from 10% to 15%.
Some large corporations have applied the same logic. Many have developed strategies to advance gender equality and diversity in governance, leadership, and human resources as well as tackling the tough nut of corporate culture. But the leaders in this arena are putting their money where their mouth is. Some, for example, have taken up the procurement challenge, committing to spending their money with women and diverse entrepreneurs. Hackett Group's 2017 Supplier Diversity Study found that nearly all diverse suppliers meet or exceed expectations and in fact bring additional benefits such as new revenue opportunities.
Some corporations have also started to design and develop products and services targeting women entrepreneurs and to review the processes that have created barriers for women entrepreneurs. Some are challenging the issue of stereotypes and assumptions about who is an entrepreneur. Research shows that the top-of-mind role models for entrepreneurs are generally men in the tech sector — Bill Gates and Steve Jobs rather than Oprah Winfrey and Kylie Jenner.
Commitment to gender equality and diversity must be reflected in how an organization uses its money, power, and influence to drive broader change.
These deeply embedded stereotypes shape the aspirations of women. Recognizing that "if you cannot see it, you cannot be it," some companies are choosing to celebrate women entrepreneurial success through advertising, by giving awards, sponsorship, and promotion. Applying a gender and diversity lens to an organization's marketing and communications, creative processes, and messaging are also important ways of challenging stereotypes and shaping culture.
Leading corporations are also actively engaged in supporting programs targeting women and research to unpack the barriers of inclusion and to test new solutions. The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, which is assessing and analyzing best practices to advance women entrepreneurs, has more than 100 partner organizations including large companies committed to using their influence to advance opportunities in their supply chains for women entrepreneurs. Others have invested in developing their capacity particularly with respect to financial literacy, technology support, and exporting. A handful have even engaged in discussions of changing government policy to be friendlier to women entrepreneurs and explored new approaches for everything from tax policy to trade agreements to childcare.
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Ever increasing opportunities exist for innovation to occur within an organization and for organizational risks to be avoided through timely technological responses to demographic changes within ones workforce. Informal networks of cooperation between employees of different departments that exist can in order to get things done, can be replaced by data interchange through formal computational processes and systems integration. Advances in mobile and web-based solutions also allow for workforce members - once limited to the use of computers exclusively within the geographic confines of the office – to leverage technology in the field, to cut down on errors, expedite data delivery, increase accuracy of observations, and make more informed decisions when and where it matters.
SANI-ITA has an extensive background in consulting and technology integration that can help organizations find the right level of technology adoption for their needs and comfort level. Best of all, we provide you with pragmatic solutions that not only deliver immediate value and establishes a solid foundation to be built upon when your organization is ready, but also are in sync with the technology horizon that lies ahead.
We are providing customised Land Information Systems (LIS) for government or private projects, including cadastral, planning, infrastructure, emergency services and environmental studies.