n the Nov. 2 State General Election, Cannon County voters will be asked to either approve, or not approve, a referendum permitting the operation of a distillery in the county.
Helping Short Mountain Distillery in its effort to get voter approval for its proposed operation is the Distillery Organizational Group (DOG), a group headed my Jim Massey.
The Cannon Courier contacted Massey to get his responses to a variety of questions about operating a distillery, and the potential impact one would have on the citizens of Cannon County.
What is the function of the Distillery Organizational Group, and how did it get started?
DOG was formed to provide consulting services to start-up distilleries. The company emerged from the friendship of industry professionals and the recognition of a need for best practices and planning.
What is a "craft" distillery and how is it different than other distilleries?
Additionally, the major distillery corporations like to call some of their subsidiaries "Craft Distilleries" as a marketing tool, but for our purposes we like to group the multi-national corporations separately from the small independent start-ups.
Are there any other "craft" distilleries operating in Tennessee? Is Short Mountain Distillery the only group who has attempted to start one under the new law?
Prichard's Distillery in Kelso, Tennessee was founded under the old statutes and continues to operate in Lincoln County. There are at least 10 groups I am aware of who have taken steps to establish distilleries under the new laws. Joe Baker of Smokey Mountain Distillery is the first to actually open his doors under the new laws. We should see 3 or 4 more open within the next 2 years, and hopefully more after that.
What safeguards are there to ensure the security of a distillery's finished product before and during its transport to market?
The TTB ( http://www.ttb.gov/ ) regulates all beverage alcohol manufacture and sale. Their guidelines are posted at the site and are extremely lengthy and quite detailed. The industry is regulated and monitored arguably more than any other industry known.
Every drop of spirits has to be accounted for through every step of the process from manufacture to final delivery to the customer. Stored product is required to be in locked and sealed facilities through all stages.
The level of oversight is arguably out of proportion when you compare it to other manufacturing industries and safety issues (coal, oil, plastics, nuclear, steel, etc...), especially considering that spirits production is an "All Natural" process. The fact that the revenue from taxes on spirits sales has been the major source of revenue for the government is the real reason for the extreme oversight.
What safeguards are there in place to ensure that the ingredients used in the manufacture of the liquour will not cause harmful effects to consumers?
The TTB has very strict monitoring of the whole process. Only natural ingredients are used.
The sale of liquor is not legal in Cannon County. How can Cannon County residents be assured that none of the distilled spirits will be sold locally via an underground market?
Non-compliance with the TTB rules and laws as well as the State rules and laws would result in the loss of the distiller's license and under your scenario, both Federal and State criminal prosecution. It would be absolutely ridiculous to risk the investment it takes to open a distillery by selling illegally.
Increased crime is a concern expressed by some opponents of the operation. What is your response to those concerns? Have you conducted any studies to determine whether crime increases in counties or communities where liquor is distilled?
I have not done any formal studies on increased crime, however, I cannot imagine that gainful artisan and agricultural jobs add to crime. The Federal and State requirements of secure storage should deter any type of vandalism as well as the owners need to protect their valuable resources and work product.
How will the finished product be transported to market? Will there be security measures in place during transport?
Product would be shipped just as it is in Lynchburg, by secure trucks to licensed wholesalers.
How will the product be marketed and sold?
The Government requires all beverage alcohol sales to go through a 3 tier system: Manufacturer (distiller) - Wholesaler - Retailer. Taxes are collected at each level. SMD will be required to sell only to a licensed Wholesaler in Tennessee. The Distillery can then buy back from the wholesaler it's own commemorative bottles in 750 ml to have for limited sale on premises (for off premises consumption only, meaning all local laws would apply to prohibit public consumption, again, just like Lynchburg).
Some opponents are concerned a distillery will tarnish the county's image. What is your response to those concerns, and in what way, if any, will you address them?
Distilling spirits is a time honored craft. Our Country's first President, George Washington, was the new nation's largest distiller at one point. Every signer of our Declaration of Independence participated in some form or fashion in the art of distilling. Distilling is an agricultural process and provides our area farmers a unique opportunity to earn good money from honest work.
How many years will there be between the time the product is distilled and when it is available for purchase?
Aged spirits can be in the barrel for decades, however, most whiskeys are aged less than 8 years.
Are state and/or federal authorities involved in the manufacturing process? If so, in what way? Do they perform independent tests of the product for content and quality?
The TTB (Federal) has strict oversight of the entire process, down to each ounce of grain used and the scientific yield that grain produces. The government makes triple sure it gets every tax dollar.
Why should Cannon County residents support the operation of a liquor manufacturing operation? How will it benefit the community?
Again, distilling is an agricultural process and provides our area farmers a unique opportunity to earn good money from honest work. The artisan process is one of the top tourism attractions in the State which brings about other levels of revenue to the State and jobs to the community. As Tennesseans, we are at a unique competitive advantage to be successful in the growing market for hand-crafted spirits.
Anything to bring jobs and tourism to Cannon County is a good thing.
We think it sounds great! We need the jobs in this county. Hope it passes!
I like it and think it is a great idea, but just how many jobs is this expected to bring to the county?
great, maybe goes perfect w/ package store in woodbury ...more, more, jobs yeah!
Sounds like the Chamber of Commerce should do some marketing if this referendum passes. Tourism is greatly under-utilized in Cannon County. Marketing what we have will pull visitors into the county leaving additional tax dollars behind. Given the Readyville Mill is now in operation and the possibility of another enterprise on Short Mtn. looming ahead, what else do we have that could be promoted? Sounds like a tour in the making! Look ahead Chamber members. The time draws near to take advantage of promoting Cannon County as a tourist attraction.
I do not believe this is bad idea. Cannon County already has jobs. We started growing soybeans back in the 80's when few others knew about them. Tourism is not the answer, and neither is liquor.
Correction, I do believe this is a bad idea.
Burtbum... how many acres of soybeans do you personally plant each year? How many people do you personally employ in such an endeavor? How many of those are Cannon Countians?


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Birmingham's John Taylor Hospice and Ikon Gallery work together to shine the spotlight on how we view end of life with a city centre exhibition.
One of their joint projects has been the Life:Still exhibition which featured photographs of people cared for by the Hospice and was staged at the Ikon in 2013.
Acclaimed Birmingham artist Stuart Whipps worked with local families who chose to share their stories through a photographer's lens.
The exhibition featured the lives of people who chose John Taylor to care for them at home. Working with the Hospice's community teams, Stuart visited people in their homes and workplaces to capture images of them in their chosen settings.
"This exhibition is not about a hospice, illness or cancer, it's about the people of Birmingham and the interesting lives they have led," says Stuart. "It has been about going to people's homes and speaking to them and finding different connections.
"A lot of what John Taylor does is about building trusting relationships, listening to people and finding out what they need and what is important to them.
The exhibition harked back to 'Knight of the Camera' Sir Benjamin Stone, the Victorian photographer and Birmingham MP whose Photographic Archive will be part of the new Birmingham Library collections. Sir Benjamin, who catalogued the life of Victorian Birmingham in thousands of images, lived at the Grange in Grange Road, Birmingham, which is now the home of John Taylor Hospice.
John Taylor Hospice CEO Kate Phipps said: "Life:Still embraced the lives of local families. Stuart's work allowed them to share their stories on their own terms with the people of Birmingham in a new and innovative way.
The exhibition is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Hospice and Gallery which has also included a one-day symposium Art and End of Life – A Conversation which took place at the Ikon in May 2013.
Hazel Read's husband Graham was cared for by John Taylor Hospice early in 2013 and she wanted to be part of the project to as a tribute to him.
"Following the initial diagnosis on January 8 2013 of stage 4 liver cancer that had spread to the bowels, we had barely nine weeks together, before he died suddenly on March 15 aged 68. After 42 years of marriage, it was such a shock to lose him," said Hazel of Great Barr.
"Throughout those difficult days, and also after the funeral, support and guidance was offered by members of John Taylor Hospice. It was a comfort to know that there was always somebody there to help in times of trouble.
Graham, who was originally from South Wales, worked as a primary school teacher in Sandwell. Graham was a collector and frequently brought home stones whose shapes he liked. Stuart photographed Hazel holding some of those stones.
"He was a man with a big heart, who never spoke ill of other people and always brought a smile to everybody's faces. He enjoyed teaching others and loved animals. Although he loved to travel, he was at his happiest when he was at home with his family.
"Dealing with bereavement is difficult for families, friends and acquaintances. Often, people don't know what to do or say and so they don't feel comfortable mentioning the name of the deceased or talking about past times together.
"Yet the hardest thing for families to feel is that their loved-one exists no more and has been forgotten by everyone. He/she is forever in their hearts and minds and, therefore, opportunities to share these thoughts are important.
Kathleen Rock was keen to be part of the project to help spread the word. When she saw the final pictures she knew exactly which one she wanted included.
"There is one which is me holding a picture of me when I was younger," said Kathleen who has been supported in her Birmingham home by John Taylor Hospice's community teams and our partners at Bridges Cancer Support. "I was about 20 then and I had long hair which I lost when I had the chemotherapy.
Kathleen, aged 55, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2011. She has undergone surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy but has been told her condition is palliative.
The Life:Still exhibition was visited by people from across the city and beyond and has been posted to the internet so that people are still able to see it.
For more information about John Taylor Hospice click on www.johntaylorhospice.co.uk or contact the Hospice's Community Investment Crew on 0121 465 2000.
Wonderful idea for an exhibition – I was alright until I got to the woman at the end, talking about her husband's whistling.


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Posted on April 14, 2022 April 14, 2022 by fpacheco7
Drake has hit the jackpot on online roulette and wasn't shy on sharing his wealth.
The Canadian rapper, 35, has decided to donate a whopping $1 million (£758,000) in bitcoin to basketball star LeBron James' charity the LeBron James Family Foundation.
Drake shared his huge win in an Instagram Stories post on Wednesday, showing the moment his number came in on the spin of a wheel to his 105 million followers.
The singer nicknamed Champagne Papi finalised the impressive donation over the weekend to the charity which focuses on helping underprivileged students.
His winning bet saw him place a mammoth amount of dough on black 11 on the roulette table and his celebrations were caught on camera as the number dropped in.
As well as helping out the charity, Drake was also on hand to give a high school basketball player the surprise of his life.
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The student called Michael is on the road to becoming a successful college basketballer and in a bid to help set him up, Drake fantastically donated $100k to him and his mum to help them on their journey.
Again taking to Instagram, Drake uploaded a video of the moment he surprised the youngster and said there was "no better feeling in the world" than helping others.
In the heartwarming video, Drake revealed he was with LeBron James as he met Michael and his mum. As the group embraced, Drake could be heard saying he respected both the hard work of Michael and his mum.
He then added: "On behalf of me and my brother and Stake, we want to give you this. It's $100k and hopefully it makes this journey a little easier."
Michael's mum gasps in surprise before hugging the stars and asking if she's dreaming.
The generosity didn't end there though as Drake continued to hand out pairs of trainers and another cash cum to his son's basketball coach.
Drake's followers were quick to hit up the comments section of the post to show their appreciation.
Among those sending messages was celeb basketball coach Chris Matthews, who wrote: "Major moves! Keep killing it bro."
Musician 2chainz also wrote: "Bru been solid," while Zachery Dereniowski commented: " Great karma."
Drake often bets big and over the Super Bowl was said to have placed three separate bets worth almost £1 million in bitcoin.
He backed the Los Angeles Rams to win and Odell Beckham Jr to deliver a big performance and shared images of his bet on Instagram, stating: "All bets are in on the family," in reference to his friendship with Beckham Jr.
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NFT 2022 Predictions, Reflecting, and Evolving
Deanna Ritchie / 06 Mar 2022
Last year, Clubhouse rooms were booming, artists were learning about NFTs, and nobody knew what would happen next.
The space has grown exponentially in the last year, much above anyone's expectations. For example, from 1/1 auctions on Foundation to the PFP collecting frenzy to more sophisticated NFTs that benefit collectors, NFTs have evolved tremendously.
NFTs and the IT industry
NFTs have taken over the IT industry, so much so that The Collins Dictionary named it the term of the year. The stigma and distrust of many have attracted mainstream brands and corporations, who are investing in learning more about how the space operates and how they may participate.
Corporate experimentation has progressively grown to conviction, proving that NFTs are not merely a bubble. Celebrities including Jimmy Fallon, DJ Khaled, Steph Curry, Post Malone, and Paris Hilton to name a few, have invested in NFT initiatives.
Some controversy, drama, and fear-mongering still exist, but significant indicators of possibility, optimism, work to build the space every day. But what about next year — What's in the cards for digital investing?
Utilities of NFTs
NFT collections sold out in the last year merely because they had 10,000 profile pictures. But as the months passed and we learned more, many found burrowing into every collection endeavor untenable. Hype can only take a collection so far, and right now, it's useful. For a project to last, it has to be defined, distinctive, and value the collector beyond the art or name.
Tokens, airdrops, metaverse access, and commercial rights are ways collections are trying to attract collectors and sell out.
More brands will enter NFT.
With revenues hitting $ 9 billion in 2021, the possibilities are unlimited. Nike purchased trailblazers RTFKT studios, while Adidas teamed with NFT startups, including, Punks comic, BAYC, and Coinbase. Brands will continue to grow their presence in the NFT space and metaverse as 2022 progresses, and we may anticipate more eyes on the scene.
DAOs will increase.
DAOs are public, transparent, and decentralized, and instead of stock, they use tokens. They are more reliable and allow for real-time wealth distribution. A DAO allows collectors to actively participate in the project's direction.
DAOs will continue to flourish in 2022, from votes to money and community expansion. Wyoming has identified promise despite regulatory and legal ambiguity by enacting a bill officially recognizing DAOs. Their decentralized nature is gaining traction, and we may expect additional changes next year.
Airdropped tokens
The ENS domain airdrop and the more recent $ SOS token airdrop rewarded early users and supporters with tokens. Similarly, the BAYC plans to release a token that rewards holders, while gm intends to release a $ gm token, which rewards Twitter engagement with the gm culture. These tokens stress the need to interact in the area. More token airdrops are expected in 2022, and from what we've seen, you should participate in any manner feasible.
NFT/Blockchain Games
Blockchain technology has enabled new ways for players to get rewarded for their time. With Crypto Kitties laying the groundwork in 2017, several NFT projects have included play-to-earn games to their roadmaps in late 2021.
The BAYC, which has partnered with Animoca Brands and will premiere in 2022. Also, The Forgotten Rune Wizards revealed intentions for a play-to-earn game, and their floor price more than quadrupled in less than 24 hours.
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Loopify's own NFT game, Treeverse, exemplifies the promise of blockchain gaming. NFT projects will continue to seek gamification in 2022. We'll see.
The most significant event was a week-long NYC takeover that coincided with 2021 Ape Fest in the BAYC. Thousands of NFT fans descended on the city to give a face to their online character, something many had not done since joining the space.
It was an opportunity to merge digital and reality, and it was trendy. The BAYC also sponsored a warehouse party with The Strokes, Lil Baby, Beck, Chris Rock, Aziz Ansari, and Questlove. On top of that, they invited apes to a real-life boat party with live music and dancing.
Following the events' popularity, other NFT collections have started integrating IRL events into their roadmaps, so anticipate more in 2022.
NFTs will innovate
Since the start of the year, billions have entered the NFT space. Intriguingly, PFPs, 1/1s, and generative art all led the way in 2021. Due to the sheer number of similarities in the market, more original art and concepts are necessary.
Recently, a collection called JPGpeople was introduced, allowing collectors to contribute to the creation of art by putting in a word. It encouraged thinking, creativity, and most importantly, it was novel. In 2022, expect to see more innovative NFTs that don't only demand you to click mint.
Things will change.
It's apparent, but it's also hidden. A lot has happened in the last year, from trends in the NFT marketplace to the price of Ethereum — to the entrance of businesses into NFTs. No one could have foreseen where NFTs would be last year and doubtful we can see the depth of them in the next year.
Given what has happened and what is predicted in the future, we can confidently state that NFTs will have an interesting year in 2022. And the boom and bust gold rush fever will make some investors wealthy.
Of course — others will lose their shirts. So don't count your Banksies before they hatch.
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Bitcoin for bullets: inside the first crowdfunded war | Evening Standard
Posted on April 8, 2022 April 8, 2022 by fpacheco7
Within days of Russia's vicious onslaught on Ukraine, citizens across the world began mobilising support online, sharing lists of organisations, charities and initiatives worthy of help.
Of course crowdfunding in the wake of humanitarian disasters is nothing new — but alongside the calls for donations to charities, for the first time, we began to see new kinds of appeals: friends sharing links to fund the Ukrainian army directly, or boasting they had just set up a Patreon subscription to buy "tanks and missiles". Over the course of these past few weeks, crowdfunding has become an ever bigger part of the Ukrainian war effort. Should you wish to help purchase vital new equipment or weaponry, the National Bank of Ukraine has set up a handy page where you can donate in the currency of your choice (it even accepts Google Pay).
It's proven a successful way of getting much-needed funds flowing into the military coffers: as of March 22, the National Bank of Ukraine account had raised 12.2 billion hryvnia (£313 million), which has arrived in dollars, euros, pounds and more. "It's definitely the largest scale crowdfunding effort of this kind that I've seen," says Ed Arnold, a former British Army officer, now a defence analyst at the Royal United Services Institute.
In fact, the amount raised equates to a 6.7 per cent boost to the Ukrainian annual defence budget — which was just £4.5 billion (according to the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database) compared with Russia's $47 billion. And as headlines stack up of Ukrainian forces (alongside local volunteers) mounting a valiant defence, despite some seemingly insurmountable odds, the donations continue to pour in.
Volodymyr Zelensky: crowdfunding has proven a successful way of getting much-needed funds flowing into the military coffers.
"It's almost unprecedented," says Arnold. "But the priority is so stark in terms of what they need." He estimates there are around 900,000 conscripts in the Ukrainian armed forces, supplemented by 25,000 foreign troops, and an unknown number mobilised from local populations and given government-issued weapons — hundreds of thousands, for sure. Either way, it costs a lot to keep them all safe, warm and fed. Understanding the position they were in, and their relative lack of resources versus the Russian army, the Ukrainian government has been savvy in expanding its crowdfunding efforts beyond traditional currencies.
Early on in the war, the country's 31-year-old minister for digital transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov (also President Volodymyr Zelensky's deputy prime minister) made a special appeal for cryptoassets via the @Ukraine Twitter account. Then at the beginning of March, Fedorov announced that Ukraine would be minting NFTs — one-of-a-kind digital assets which could be sold like property — to raise funds for the military. "This has been a chance for cryptocurrencies to shine," says Richard Usher of the BCB Group, which specialises in cryptocurrency services. "The appeal with crypto is that it's borderless and it cuts out the middleman. You can contribute directly. And people really want to feel like they're helping Ukraine."
It's a sentiment which was echoed by Nadya Tolokonnikova, one of the founders of Russian activist group and feminist punk band Pussy Riot — and the co-founder of Ukraine DAO, one of the first organisations to harness the power of NFTs to raise funds for the army. Via Ukraine DAO she created an NFT of the Ukrainian flag, which raised $7.1 million. "The plus of crypto is it's borderless, it's permit-less," she said at the time. "Nobody can stop it, even if it's [in] the war zone. If you have access to internet, you have access to funds."
Nadya Tolokonnikova is one of the founders of Russian activist group and feminist punk band Pussy Riot — and the co-founder of Ukraine DAO, one of the first organisations to harness the power of NFTs to raise funds for the army.
Last week, the crypto analytics firm, Elliptic, calculated that the Ukrainian government had crowdfunded $63.8 million in this way since the start of the Russian invasion, including an individual donation of $5.8 million. There is also now an official site, Aid for Ukraine, where you can donate in Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum and a range of other blockchain currencies to buy helmets, bulletproof vests and night vision sights.
Fedorov has meanwhile called on crypto exchanges to freeze wallets connected to Russian accounts. "This is not just the war against a centralised regime, this is the birth of blockchain as a backbone of global security," Mike Chobanian, president of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine, has said.
Of course Ukraine has been fighting a war with Russia since 2014, when Putin annexed Crimea and sent troops to the Donbas, and in that time the country has learned many hard lessons. As Arnold said, the crowdfunding effort is almost unprecedented. The charity Come Back Alive (formerly Save Life in Ukraine), was founded by Vitaliy Deynega in 2014 to provide bulletproof vests to those fighting in Donbass. It has raised over $20 million to supply 100 military units since then.
A volunteer takes position at a checkpoint in a district in Kyiv, on March 20, 2022
"The state of the Ukrainian forces in 2014 was pretty appalling," says Arnold. "They began a period of modernisation and reform in 2016 but that was still constrained by budgetary issues — so while they have made improvements, it just hasn't been enough for the breadth of the Ukrainian professional military." Crowdfunding initiatives helped to fill the funding gaps. "And now there's national mobilisation — they just need so much more kit than they thought they would." Arnold says he has personally donated around £2,000 worth of equipment left over from his tours of Afghanistan.
Come Back Alive had been raising most of its money via Patreon — a crowdfunding platform more commonly associated with artists and activists. However, on February 25, Patreon removed Come Back Alive from the site, issuing a (widely criticised) statement: "Patreon does not allow any campaigns involved in violence or purchasing of military equipment, regardless of their cause."
Come Back Alive now stresses that it is not using the money to buy weapon systems — but, rather, armour, technology and supplies. Indeed, the equipment is all itemised on an open source document that makes slightly anxious reading: 50x thermal imaging night sights (13 million hryvnia); 2,000x pieces of body armour printed with "Putin is a Dick" (4.8 million hryvnia); and so on.
A man with his bicycle walks between debris outside the destroyed Retroville shopping mall in a residential district, after a Russian attack on the Ukranian capital Kyiv on March 21, 2022.
Arnold points out that the supplies most needed are not necessarily weapons systems in any case but simple pieces of civilian equipment. Such as mobile phones: "They won't have enough encrypted systems for all the volunteers, so they'll just be having to be using WhatsApp and other messaging services." And old school mountaineering equipment: sleeping bags, rucksacks, boots, iodine tablets for purifying water, and so on. "Honestly, one of the best things you could do is go to a camping shop and send a load of kit to the Polish border," says Arnold.
In some guises, crowdfunding is as old as war itself. Polish immigrants in the UK donated money to Polish forces during the Polish-Soviet War of 1918-21. During the Second World War, communities across Britain and the Commonwealth collected money to build Spitfires. Jamaica supplied 12 aircraft to the RAF via the "Bombers for Britain Fund" which launched in the Daily Gleaner newspaper. The difference now is that digital technology has made everything run much faster. It helps that so many in the tech industry have such close ties with Ukraine. "We basically decided to work 100 per cent for Ukraine. It's hard to do anything else," says Patrik Arnesson, the Swedish CEO of Ikonia, which provides a platform for artists who wish to sell NFTs of digital artworks. "It feels for me like they're attacking my own country. I've spent a long time crying."
Arnesson spent three years in Kyiv — many of his friends and colleagues are still there (though some have relocated to Lviv in the west). "I saw a country that was rising from a really tough period of war and corruption, but which had a lot of young people driven to improve the country," he says. "What was so interesting as well was that it was driven by the people, not just the government. There was so much determination to change. And the development in those years was so great." One of Ikonia's NFTs is called Stand With Ukraine, created by digital artist Felipe Posada: minted in 43 million editions, available for $10, with 100 per cent of profits going to the Ukrainian charities Come Back Alive, Everybody Can (Kozhen Mozhe), and the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund. "So many NFT projects in the past have been about making crypto-billionaires richer — I have no interest in that," he says. "But in terms of charity, NFTs can be amazing. We have no admin. We don't ship anything. You pay $10 and all of it goes to charity."
Early on in the war, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's 31-year-old minister for digital transformation (also President Volodymyr Zelensky's deputy prime minister) made a special appeal for cryptoassets via the @Ukraine Twitter account
He has been heartened at the response. "Before the invasion, we reached out to creative agencies and offered to help them to create NFT products. They were interested but none of them really had time. After the invasion, we went back to them and said: 'We're doing this for Ukraine and we won't charge anything if you give the money to Ukraine'. Six agencies said they want to do something. It's quite beautiful. When it was purely for money, they didn't have time. Now that it's for Ukraine, they found time."
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The value of NFTs has skyrocketed in recent months as non-fungible trading rapidly grows in popularity. So, how can you jump onboard with an NFT of your own creation?
Because the market is so saturated, it won't suffice to simply list your NFT and wait for sales to come in. Your best bet is to partner with one of the many reputable NFT marketing agencies to help your new creation go viral and become a top-seller.
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Let's take a look at some our top picks to help you find the best NFT marketing agency for 2022.
1. CryptoPR.com?—?Best NFT marketing agency for 2022
CryptoPR is one of the best and most prominent NFT marketing agencies London has to offer. The company is composed of a highly-skilled crew that delivers best-in-class NFT marketing campaigns, specifically targeting your demographic to increase your reach.
This agency provides services such as public relations, influencer marketing, creating marketing initiatives, and social media campaigns. Even if you're new to the business, CryptoPR discusses how they plan to increase traffic to your NFT assets, so you won't get lost along the way.
CryptoPR has a mission to provide high quality curated marketing content for creators around the world, and they do this by partnering with some of today's most well-known online media outlets. They work in multiple languages, making them one of the most widely accessible UK NFT marketing agencies.
Price: Negotiated depending on budget
Address: Ferdinand Pl, Chalk Farm, London
2. NinjaPromo?—?Ideal for creating an NFT-specific strategy
If you're looking for a top-notch marketing agency that specializes in NFTs, NinjaPromo is definitely worth checking out. This agency has a lot of experience and expertise when it comes to promoting new blockchain projects and helping them grow. They understand the importance of NFTs and how they can benefit both businesses and consumers.
NinjaPromo specializes in NFT PR and marketing, so they know how to reach the right people with your message. They'll help you create a comprehensive marketing strategy that targets key audiences and helps you achieve your desired results.
Finally, to help you guarantee exposure and reach, they offer a wide range of marketing services, including media relations, social media marketing, content marketing, and more.
Price: Price estimate provided after submitting a proposal
Address: Not Listed
3. FireCask?—?Experts in SEO and detailed market research
FireCask has been recognized as a one of the top-tier UK NFT marketing agencies with an experienced team of professionals in SEO, web development and digital marketing. The company is committed to assisting their clients from start to finish.
This agency helps its clients by providing complete service for all aspects, including production and collaboration opportunities, on your project's material needs?—?whether it be social media management or advertisement campaigns.
FireCask depends largely on detailed market research to develop successful strategies tailored to your company. Their NFT SEO services can help your company rank higher in search results.
Price: Negotiated after inquiry; costlier than other services
Address: Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BB, United Kingdom
4. Coinbound?—?Great for networking and blockchain connections
Coinbound is a well-established NFT marketing agency that offers many opportunities for clients to promote and market their projects. With over five years in the industry, Coinbound has built strong relationships with influencers across the blockchain industry who can help spread your message worldwide through social media channels.
The agency uses almost all social media platforms to reach out to a highly engaged community of cryptocurrency investors. They will also manage your social media accounts, which can assist you in creating communities for your NFT enterprise on platforms like Telegram and Discord groups.
Price: Negotiated
5. X10 Agency?—?Provides specialized marketing campaigns
X10 is a crypto and NFT marketing agency. They specialize in DeFi, STO, and other niches within the industry. X10 has been around for quite some time now; they were originally founded in Russia but have since expanded internationally with smaller brands targeted at EMEA regions where there are more opportunities.
Some of the services that X10 offers include strategy and marketing consulting, full-service marketing campaigns, creative design and branding, as well as community management.
X10 has been able to produce some impressive results for its clients; one recent example is its SKYFCHAIN project, a platform for the cargo robotics industry, in which they were able to raise $ 6.2 million dollars as of this writing.
There are many other campaigns that X10 has been involved with, and it's clear that the team has a lot of experience and expertise when it comes to marketing in this space.
6. Crowdcreate?—?High customer satisfaction rates
Crowdcreate is a world-leading NFT digital marketing agency with great results and high customer satisfaction rates. They have helped brands seen on the front page of Reddit, Twitter's trending topics list for almost 5 years running. Since 2017, Crowdcreate has been specializing in driving awareness and engagement for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) projects.
Crowdcreate has a team of marketing experts with backgrounds in branding, PR, social media and digital marketing. They use this experience to help NFT projects promote their projects to new audiences and drive user adoption.
The company offers brand video and content production, which means they can help with creating marketing materials such as explainer videos, website design, and social media campaigns.
Crowdcreate has already had some great successes with NFT projects. They helped promote The Sandbox when it first launched, and more recently they've been working with Divine Anarchy. Overall, Crowdcreate has a great track record in helping NFT projects succeed.
7. Blockchain PR?—?Experts at spreading your brand's message
Press releases, sponsorships, and social media postings are the core of Blockchain PR, a growth marketing business. They specialize in spreading the word about your brand through prominent newspapers, therefore they'd be ideal for most early-stage NFT businesses. NEM, Wings, and Trade.io are some of their previous clients.
They've also collaborated with a number of conferences, which makes sense considering their area of expertise. After all, their job is to promote their clients' businesses, and they've been doing so for numerous years. The company has a wide range of services that they offer, which can be tailored to your specific needs as an NFT business.
When it comes to Blockchain PR, there are few agencies that can rival the experience and expertise of this company. They've been in the business for years and have helped promote some of the most successful Blockchain projects to date. If you're looking for a reliable and experienced marketing agency, then look no further than Blockchain PR.
Price: Contact the agency
8. INORU?—?Offers a tailored marketing experience
What's great about going with INORU is that all of their services are highly personalized. They've expanded their marketing offerings for NFT and related specialties after building the NFT platform.
INORU will assist you in treating your NFT and business in the market to successfully reach out in the field with unique solutions. They provide top solutions and critically assess plans, assisting in making necessary marketing changes, thanks to their seasoned staff and knowledge of NFT and emerging technology.
Furthermore, they provide you with a 360-degree range of services that help your company obtain momentum and notice. Overall, INORU is a top-tier marketing agency that can help you excel with your NFT marketing.
Price: Free quotes available
Address: Circular Road, Singapore
9. Turnkeytown?—?Straightforward, yet powerful techniques
When it comes to NFT Marketing, TurnkeyTown is one of the leading agencies. They provide complete packages for marketing services including PR and influencer programs as well social media strategy development, all while gaining popularity with your community in order to publicize what you're offering.
TurnkeyTown provides a straightforward technique to rebuilding your business in the NFT stream. Simply set down your requirements and relax as the demands come into place and are taken care of in an orderly manner.
10. TokenMinds?—?Powerful insights into the NFT market
TokenMinds is a leading NFT marketing firm. The organization, which was founded in 2015 by three marketing specialists, focuses on marketing, growth, and fundraising, as well as offers insight on the go-to-market approach and community building.
TokenMinds is a wonderful alternative if you need advice on how to organize and advertise your NFTs. The agency has obtained some amazing outcomes for its clients, including helping companies raise up to $ 70 million through crowdfunding, on top of an impressive client roster.
Price: Starting at $ 14,900 (up to $ 34,900)
Address: Purvis St, Singapore
Why use an NFT marketing agency?
Here are four reasons why you should use a marketing agency to promote your NFT project.
1. They can help you create a marketing strategy.
An NFT marketing agency can help you create a marketing strategy that is tailored to your specific project. They will take into account your target audience, budget, and goals in order to come up with a plan that is most effective for promoting your project.
2. They understand the technology.
NFT marketing agencies will understand the technology behind your project. They will be able to create marketing materials that explain the technology in an easy-to-understand way.
3. They have experience with blockchain marketing.
Marketing agencies that specialize in non-fungible tokens will be familiar with promoting NFT projects. They will know how to target your audience and create a campaign that engages them.
4. They can help you track your results.
An NFT marketing agency can help you track the results of your marketing campaigns. They can use various tracking methods to monitor how well your campaigns are performing and how they are impacting your bottom line. This information can help you make necessary adjustments to ensure that your campaigns are as effective as possible.
How to Choose an NFT Marketing Agency?
When looking for a good NFT marketing agency, there are a few key factors to consider. The first is experience?—?has the agency worked with similar projects before? Do they have a solid understanding of the NFT space and the challenges and opportunities it presents?
Another important consideration is what services the agency offers. Will they help with all aspects of marketing and promotion, from strategy development to execution? Or do you need to hire additional services separately?
Finally, it's important to consider the agency's track record. Have they achieved successful outcomes for their clients in the past? What kind of feedback have they received from those clients?
Conclusion: What Is The Best NFT Marketing Agency For 2022?
CryptoPR.com ticks all of these boxes we mentioned above. The agency has a wealth of experience in the NFT space and offers a comprehensive range of marketing services that can help you achieve success with your project.
Furthermore, CryptoPR.com has a proven track record of success, with many happy clients to attest to their skills. The agency is also highly affordable, making it a great option for budget-conscious projects.
Still confused about NFT marketing agencies? Let us answer your frequently asked questions.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a type of cryptographic asset that are unique and cannot be divided into identical copies. They are often used to represent virtual assets, such as in-game items, or Collectibles.
What is the value of NFTs?
The current value of NFTs is highly dependent on the market and use cases. Some NFTs have been sold for millions of dollars, while others are only worth a few cents.
What are some examples of successful NFT marketing campaigns?
One example is CryptoKitties, which was one of the first and most successful blockchain games. It generated over $ 25 million in sales and had over 1.5 million users.
How much does it cost to hire an NFT marketing agency?
Each agency has a different pricing model, but generally speaking, NFT marketing campaigns can be expensive. Depending on the size and complexity of the campaign, prices can range from several thousand dollars to well over six figures.
What are the financial services PR agencies offer?
In general, PR agencies such as the ones listed above will negotiate pricing with you according to your finances and the services you need. Some, however, offer set PR packages with pre-determined pricing.
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Russia says it will accept bitcoin for its oil and gas exports from 'friendly' countries like China and Turkey
"You can also trade bitcoins," the chair of Russia's Duma committee on energy said.
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Russia will accept bitcoin as payment for its oil and natural gas from friendly countries, its energy minister said Thursday.
Western countries still importing energy from Russia will have to pay rubles or gold, he said.
Pavel Zavalny said the national fiat currency of friendly buyer countries — like the yuan or lira — can also be used for trade.
Russia's energy minister has said the country is willing to accept bitcoin in exchange for oil and gas exports from countries like China and Turkey, as sweeping sanctions over its war in Ukraine hit trade.
In a news conference televised on Thursday, Pavel Zavalny said Western countries can pay in the ruble and if they want to buy Russian energy, according to translated remarks.
But for "friendly" countries like China and Turkey, the country is open to payment in their own currencies — or even in the leading cryptocurrency, he said.
"We have been proposing to China for a long time to switch to settlements in national currencies for rubles and yuan," Zavalny said. "With Turkey, it will be lira and rubles."
"You can also trade bitcoins," he added.
Many buyers are increasingly shunning Russian oil in the face of Western sanctions, driving trade to bargain-hunting countries like China and India. The US and UK have imposed embargoes on its energy exports, though the European Union, which is more reliant on energy imports, hasn't so far moved to ban the trade.
Zavalny's remarks suggest Russia has turned to being more flexible about the use of alternatives to the euro or the US dollar — the dominant currency in international trade — for payment.
Energy is the single most important source of income for Russia. In 2021, the oil and gas trade brought in $119 billion in revenue for the country, according to Reuters.
Zavalny also said he supported Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to sell natural gas to hostile nations in rubles. The move sent European gas prices soaring by 30% on Wednesday, when the beleaguered ruble rose to a three-week high past 95 against the dollar.
"If they want to buy, let them pay either in hard currency, and this is gold for us, or pay as it is convenient for us, this is the national currency," Zavalny said, echoing Putin's demand.
It isn't clear how Russia's bitcoin acceptance would work with China, as Beijing last year declared all crypto-related transactions illegal. It also banned foreign exchanges from providing services to Chinese residents.
Putin said in 2021 he recognized the value in cryptocurrencies, but said it was too early to evaluate their usefulness for crossborder payments in the oil trade. Still, he said Russia was keen to ditch dollar-denominated payments.
But before its invasion of Ukraine, Russia moved to formally recognize bitcoin and other crypto-assets as currencies in early February.
Bitcoin's price spiked around the time reports of Zavalny's comments made the rounds. The cryptocurrency was last up 2% at $43,851 on Friday, according to data from CoinGecko.
Russian banks have been blocked from using the international SWIFT payment system, and several businesses have moved to self-sanction from carrying out services in the country.
Those sanctions have pushed Russia to find alternatives to normal channels. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted this week that the Russian private sector is using crypto to skirt sanctions.
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Stephanie is quite the fierce warrior! She is super passionate about her compassion mission, grows a lot of her own fruits & veggies, puts in a lot of time to take care of her body (both in & out), and is a die hard vegan 💚 I have nothing but the utmost respect for this girl boss! I asked her five questions about her DN and her responses are incredibly inspiring 😍 Check it out!
1 - What was your inspiration for creating Dimension Nails?
Dimension Nails was actually started from nail stickers. We had the first ever peel, stick, and paint 3D stickers. My father and I came up with them. I was watching Face Off, a movie makeup show, and I thought how cool it would be to create that sort of stuff on your nails. After many concepts and ideas, the stickers were born. Because the products were very new to the industry, we only had one manufacturer who knew how to make them. For personal reasons the owner took a leave of absence and we couldn't produce the product, so we closed. During that time, I became a vegan. It has brought me so much joy in my personal life I wanted to share that with others. So, we re-opened the business with the goal of spreading awareness about veganism through nail polish.
2 - What did you do before Dimension Nails and how did you make it happen for yourself?
Before Dimension Nails I was a bartender on St. Pete Beach. I started the brand while I was still bartending. It came to a point where I decided to quit my job and go all in with the brand. I saved up some money and left my bar job. There has been a lot of ups and downs, not to mention many sacrifices, but I'm happy I did.
3 - What keeps you motivated, especially on the daily, to continue growing your brand?
First, I love doing my own thing. It's a lot of fun! There are days though, when I cry because the work that needs to be done is never ending, overwhelming, and getting ahead just doesn't seem to exist… Those are some challenges, but I've never felt like I wanted to quit. I'm the type of person who believes there is always a way to get it all done. The formula just needs to be discovered and precise. Waking up every day with the desire to accomplish everything I want out of this life is the most inspiring and exciting thing to me. That's what keeps me motivated. And I am truly blessed to have my inspiration come from within. That is something I don't take for granted.
4 - Where do you see Dimension Nails going in the future? What is next?
I have a lot of goals for Dimension Nails. One of my main goals is to make the biggest impact in the lives of animals as I can. I have loved animals, and doing my nails, ever since I was a child. I wanted to be a veterinarian, but when in college, I found out hospital life wasn't for me. So, it's not a surprise I ended up where I am today. I want to give back as much as I can and be as active as I can in the vegan movement. I want people to know it's not just about nail polish for me or the brand. It's about change, love, compassion, and life. I am also working on new products all the time that give healthier options to many of the current products in the industry. Veganism I also believe is about health. So, I'm always looking to find new things to add to our growing collection of products. Lastly, I would love to have a salon one day!
5 - If you could give any one piece of advice to a fellow indie brand owner, what would it be?
Be patient. This doesn't happen overnight. It doesn't happen in one year. Be ready to give 4 years to it consistently. I'm in year 2 right now after we re-opened with polish. It's a learning process. Some things work some things don't and it's our job to figure all that out. But quitting is not an option. Give 100% for 4 years and don't be afraid to re-invent things and/or yourself. This is your journey and all that you need you already possess.


We on Green Button Farm get asked this question a lot! What do I do with a whole chicken? Well, let me start by saying it is easy! And by easy, I mean takes no effort, you are out of the kitchen in less than 10 minutes, and that screaming kid in the background has your full attention once again. When you purchase a GBF chicken it comes to you plucked, shrink wrapped, and looking much like a grocery store purchase. The main difference is our birds tend to be on the smaller side – a byproduct of letting them live on pasture and not pumping them full of antibiotics. We strive to have our birds weigh between 3-5lbs, but in all honesty they are living breathing animals. Sometimes they are smaller and sometimes they are bigger…. A small chicken can be gobbled up by my family in one night, but even if that happens, I still have enough pieces for soup, and a carcass for stock. On a bigger chicken my family gets 3 meals. Our go to's are one whole chicken night, one soup – usually edamamae chicken soup, and one other meal -usually skinny chicken enchiladas or peach chicken quesadillas.
Place chicken breast up on broiling pan (this means boney side down).
I use a brush to coat chicken with olive oil.
Sprinkle with salt (I use coarse).
Crack fresh pepper on top of bird.
Forgot to mention the sipping wine between steps, but wash hands before grabbing your glass!
So grab your own secret sauce or a bottle of something on the grocery shelves and give it a try!
Next Week, our very own T-bone Piggins (employee of the month) will post how to butterfly and grill the whole "pluckin" bird.


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Franziska Schütze is a researcher in the Green Growth research process since 2012 and was the treasurer of GCF from 2014 to 2018.
Her research aims at understanding economic implications of climate and energy policies and the concept of green growth and a green economy. She has contributed to the development of an open source multi-agent model that assesses costs and benefits of climate and energy policy (German Green Growth Model) and to the preparation of the GCF report "Investment-oriented climate policy: An opportunity for Europe" a climate policy analysis using the general equilibrium model GEM-E3, which builds upon an earlier GCF report "A new growth path for Europe". During the last years, her research focus has shifted towards the role of the financial sector, related risks and opportunities and the economic assessment of green fiscal, financial and monetary policies. Her research projects include SIMPOL , SYMPHONY, DOLFINS and Carbon Bubble.
Prior to GCF, she worked in the private sector as an analyst for a venture capital fund for sustainable businesses in the area of renewable energy, e-mobility, natural resources and green IT. Having studied in Utrecht, Lund and Copenhagen she has obtained a 'Bachelor of Science in Economics and Geography' and a 'Master of Science in International Economics and Business'.
Bingler, J., Dräger, S. Duscha, M., Kopp, I., Meyer, C., Polotzek, L.,Reitzenstein, A., Schütze, F., Shahyari, P. (2018). Finanzwesen und Klimaschutz. Konkrete Empfehlungen für das Maßnahmenprogramm Klimaschutz 2030 und das Klimaschutzgesetz.
Mangalagiu, D. and Schütze, F. (2018) How to build successful ICT tools for policy making.
"Climate stress-test of the financial system" presented at 2nd Sustainable Finance Summit, Science Lab, September 25th 2018, Frankfurt.
"Climate Risk Scanner" presented at UBA Conference "Carbon Bubble: climate risks in financial markets?" organized by the German Environmental Agency (UBA), June 15th 2018, Frankfurt.
"Stock Markets and Sustainability" presented at ISEFI Conference, May 25th 2018, Paris.
"Stock Markets and Sustainability" presented at a research Session at the Change Finance Forum, organized by Finance Watch, December 5th, 2017, Brussels.
"The role of investment in climate policy" presented at the side event Green Growth: Perspectives on practice, theory, and (HPC-based) models at the European Pavilion, COP23, November 17th, 2017, Bonn.
"A graph-based analysis of the European public consultation on the 2030 Climate and Energy Framework" presented at First Conference on Financial Networks and Sustainability, January 11th, 2017, Zurich.
"A climate stress-test of the financial system" presented at Climate stress-testing Webinar, organized by ShareAction for its members, December 5th, 2016.


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import static com.codeborne.selenide.CollectionCondition.sizeGreaterThanOrEqual;
import static com.codeborne.selenide.Condition.enabled;
import static com.codeborne.selenide.Condition.visible;
import static com.codeborne.selenide.Selenide.$;
import static com.codeborne.selenide.Selenide.$$;

import io.syndesis.qe.pages.SyndesisPageObject;
import io.syndesis.qe.pages.integrations.editor.add.steps.getridof.StepFactory;

import org.openqa.selenium.By;

import com.codeborne.selenide.ElementsCollection;
import com.codeborne.selenide.SelenideElement;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

import lombok.extern.slf4j.Slf4j;

@Slf4j
public class IntegrationFlowView extends SyndesisPageObject {

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        List<String> stepsArray = new ArrayList<String>();

        for (int i = 0; i < steps.size(); i++) {
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    public ElementsCollection getAllTrashes() {
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        SelenideElement stepElement = allStepInserts.get(pos);
        stepElement.shouldBe(visible).click();
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    public void clickAddConnectionLink(int pos) {
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                .shouldHave(sizeGreaterThanOrEqual(pos));
        SelenideElement stepElement = allStepInserts.get(pos);

        stepElement.scrollIntoView(true).hover();

        getRootElement().$(Link.ADD_CONNECTION).shouldBe(visible).click();
    }

    /**
     * If you only have 3 steps - start, finish and a step in the middle to get the middle step
     * set stepPosition to "middle". Otherwise set it to start or finish to get first/last step.
     *
     * @param stepPosition
     * @return text in popover element
     */
    public String checkTextInHoverTable(String stepPosition) {
        String text;
        if ("middle".equalsIgnoreCase(stepPosition)) {
            // This is ugly but for now it works - it has only one usage: for getting our data-mapper step
            // which is between start and finish step.
            // Explanation: we have 3 steps and between them 2 elements with insert step option --> 5 total
            // with class "step" and we want the third element
            $$(By.className("step")).shouldHaveSize(5).get(2)
                    .shouldBe(visible).find(By.className("icon")).shouldBe(visible).hover();
            text = $(By.className("popover")).shouldBe(visible).getText();
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            $(By.className(stepPosition)).shouldBe(visible).find(By.className("icon")).shouldBe(visible).hover();
            text = $(By.className("popover")).shouldBe(visible).getText();
        }
        return text;
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    public String getWarningTextFromStep(int stepPosition) {
        SelenideElement warningIcon = getStepWarningElement(stepPosition).shouldBe(visible);
        //open popup
        warningIcon.click();
        String text = getPopoverText();
        //hide popup
        warningIcon.click();
        return text;
    }

    /**
     * Always follow with shouldBe(visible) as it is needed also for the case when it returns nothing
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     * @param stepPosition
     * @return
     */
    public SelenideElement getStepWarningElement(int stepPosition) {
        return getStepOnPosition(stepPosition).$(Element.DATA_WARNING_BUTTON);
    }

    public SelenideElement getStepOnPosition(int position) {
        return $$(Element.STEP).shouldBe(sizeGreaterThanOrEqual(position))
                .get(position - 1).shouldBe(visible);
    }

    public void deleteStepOnPostion(int stepPosition) {
        SelenideElement step = getStepOnPosition(stepPosition);
        step.$(Element.TRASH).shouldBe(visible).click();
        $(Element.DELETE_BUTTON).shouldBe(enabled, visible).click();
    }

    public String getPopoverText() {
        String text = $(Element.POPOVER_CLASS).shouldBe(visible).text();
        log.info("Text found: " + text);
        return text;
    }

    public String getConnectionPropertiesText(SelenideElement connectionStep) {
        return connectionStep.$(Element.STEP_DETAILS).shouldBe(visible).getText();
    }

    public void addDatamapperStep(String action) {
        String cssselector = String.format("button[data-testid=\"integration-editor-steps-list-item-%s-warning-button\"]", action.toLowerCase().replaceAll(" ", "-"));
        $(By.cssSelector(cssselector)).shouldBe(visible).click();
        $(By.cssSelector("a[data-testid=\"integration-editor=step-adder-add-step-before-connection-link\"]")).shouldBe(visible).click();

    }

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        return getRootElement().$(Element.FLOW_TITLE).attr("title");
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The California jury on Monday, 21 August, ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a record $417 million to a hospitalised woman who claimed in a lawsuit that the firm's iconic baby powder caused her ovarian cancer when regularly applied for feminine hygiene.
As per the report by Hindustan Times, the lawsuit was brought by Eva Echeverria, a 63-year-old woman who said that she started using Johnson's baby powder on a daily basis when she was 11-years-old and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer ten years ago in 2007.
The verdict brought by Eva Echeverria marks the largest sum awarded in a series of talcum powder lawsuit verdicts against Johnson & Johnson in courts around the US.
The woman said in her lawsuit that she developed ovarian cancer as a proximate result of the unreasonably dangerous and defective nature of talcum powder.
Mark Robinson, Echeverria's lawyer, said that his client is undergoing cancer treatment while hospitalised and told him she hoped the verdict would lead Johnson & Johnson to put additional warnings on its products.
Robinson said that the evidence in the case included internal documents from several decades that showed the jury that Johnson & Johnson knew about the risks of talc and ovarian cancer. The jury's award included $68 million in compensatory damages and $340 million in punitive damages.
J&J faces thousands of claims from women who say that they developed ovarian cancer due to using its products to address concerns about vaginal odour and moisture.
The company lost four of five previous cases tried before juries in Missouri, which led to more than $300 million in penalties.
On 22 February 2016, Missouri state jury had ordered the firm to pay a hefty amount of $72 million in damages to the family of an Alabama woman, Jacqueline Fox, who died from ovarian cancer allegedly caused by using their baby powder and other products that contained talc for feminine hygiene for more than 35 years.
In 2011, a 62-year-old woman, Gloria Ristesund, was also diagnosed with ovarian cancer due to using the Johnson & Johnson talc powder. She was awarded the amount of $US55 million by the jury in St. Louis last year.
More than 1,000 other people have filed similar cases where they won much lower amounts, explaining how juries have wide latitude in awarding monetary damages.
The logical Indian urges the citizens of India to be aware of such personal care products. Knowing about the composition of hygiene products before use is essential.


Escherichia coli infections are a major problem for the poultry industry in the United States. Yet, the virulence mechanisms operative in avian E. coli are poorly understood. In the present studies, monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) have been generated that may facilitate study of the pathogenesis of avian colibacillosis. These MAbs are directed against the Iss protein because results from our laboratory have shown that the possession of iss DNA sequences is strongly correlated with the E. coli implicated in avian colibacillosis. As part of an overall effort to explore the role of iss/Iss in colibacillosis pathogenesis, Iss protein has been purified, MAbs to Iss have been generated, and the MAbs are being evaluated. B cells from mice immunized with an Iss fusion to glutathione-S-transferase produced antibodies specifically against Iss, and these cells were used to generate the MAbs. These anti-Iss MAbs, when used in western blotting assays, can be used to distinguish iss-positive and -negative E. coli isolates, suggesting that they may be useful as reagents in the detection and study of virulent avian E. coli.


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A plan to end youth homelessness
Published: Friday 29 July 2022, 4:15pm
Homelessness Week runs from 01 to 07 August 2022 and is coordinated by Homelessness Australia with the aim of raising awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face and the action need to achieve enduring solution. This year's theme is 'To end homelessness we need a plan'.
Every day our team of specialist youth homelessness workers are giving their all and competing with other agencies for severely limited accommodation options suitable for vulnerable and traumatised young people and young families. As a dedicated youth homelessness organisation, Hope Street teams witness daily the impact of social and economic systems that perpetuate the disadvantage and vulnerability of young people. Although young people are on the lowest incomes and are still in the developmental stage of their life as they grow into adulthood, they are the least serviced group. This is a structural and systems issue including homelessness and housing. A first step in the right direction to change this would be a dedicated youth homelessness and housing strategy with specialist youth homelessness and housing agencies collaborating with government and community to develop and implement change. Hope Street is a leading youth housing provider and at the ready to contribute.
Hope to Home in Whittlesea is one of Hope Street's youth focused innovation programs. Funded in partnership with philanthropy this highly successful pilot initiative is helping to end homelessness for young people and young families by connecting them to private rental. By participating in the program, young people are actively supported to develop goals and begin building a rental history as well as gaining valuable knowledge and skills relating to securing and maintaining leases.
One young parent who was engaged with the program said:
"I finally got my first ever rental after trying for over a year for myself and my children and I can't thank [Hope Street] enough. They've helped me out tremendously."
While Hope Street advocate to government for funding for this program, community donations will help. Donate now to help a young person make plans for a better future in a safe and secure home.
Hope Street has joined the National Redress Scheme
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Sign up to have our free quarterly Partners eNewsletter delivered to your inbox and learn more about how Hope Street and its partners are supporting young people and young families who don't have a safe place to call home.
Date Fri 3 Mar 2023
Wed 8 Mar 2023
Youth Homelessness Matters Day
Wed 19 Apr 2023
JOB ALERT: New career opportunities at Hope Street
Hope Street has a vision to live in a society wher...
Joint letter on youth homelessness
A coalition of more than 60 organisations, includi...
The Honourable Danny Pearson MP, Minister for Hous...
That's a wrap! Construction of Hope Street's First Response Youth Refuge in Melton is complete!
We are delighted to report that construction of th...
Hope Street Youth and Family Service's response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Housing and homelessness services are deemed essen...
Hope Street have designed an innovative support re...
First Response Youth Service in Whittlesea moves closer to home
Next year as a priority, Hope Street will progress...
LISTEN: 3CR Community Radio interview with Donna Bennett, Hope Street CEO, 05 August 2019
Campaign for housing options for young Victorians
Housing, homelessness and human rights - Australian Human Rights Commission
UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Articles 1 - 15 (Young People's Version)
UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Articles 16 - 30 (Young People's Version)
FEATURED PILOT PROGRAM: Hope to Home in Whittlesea
Many young people face obstacles when trying to secure stable accommodation due to no rental history, lack of affordable housing, and no employment to sustain rental leases. The Hope to Home in Whittlesea pilot program will address these issues by:
Facilitating the transition of up to 30 young people (and their children) from the Hope Street in Whittlesea program or Whittlesea Housing into 1 and 2 bedroom units
Providing case management once they secure private rental of these units
Helping these young people maintain their tenancy, employment, education and training, and community connections
Engaging the support of community stakeholders including local businesses to address barriers contributing to youth homelessness
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The RMI opened its Academy of Automotive Skills today (Friday 6 May) in Southam, Warwickshire. The brand new, state of the art training facility set up by the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), will act as a an industry resource for MOT tester training, and in time will offer wider automotive technical training.
Courses will include: New MOT Tester Training; New Motorcycle Tester Training; MOT Manager Training; ATA L3 Light Vehicle Inspection; CPD/Annual Assessment; and F-GAS.
RMI director Stuart James commented: "The way MOT testers are trained is changing, with the qualification to become a National Occupational Standard (NOS). This will be a recognised qualification for testers, creating a professional standard for both the role and the MOT industry.
The centre's launch was attended by the Rt Hon Jeremy Wright QC MP for Kenilworth and Southam who officially opened the centre.
The training centre will be available to all MOT garages in the motor trade.


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Q: Django switch between inlines in the admin I am currently working on a multi-role user login module for my Django project. I currently have two roles How can I change the inlines showing on the admin page according to the role choice?
#models.py in users
class User(AbstractUser):

role_choice = (
        ('Reader', u'Reader'),
        ('Author', u'Author'),
        ('Editor', u'Editor'),
        ('Admin', u'Admin')
    )
    user_role = models.CharField(choices=role_choice,
                                 max_length=150,
                                 default='Admin',
                                 verbose_name='Role')
#admin.py in users
class ReaderInline(admin.TabularInline):
    model = Reader
    extra = 2
class AuthorInline(admin.TabularInline):
    model = Author
    extra = 2
class UserAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
    form = UserForm
    inlines = [ReaderInline, AuthorInline]

A: You can customize the inline objects creation with ModelAdmin.get_inline_instances
https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/2.2/ref/contrib/admin/#django.contrib.admin.ModelAdmin.get_inline_instances
class UserAdmin:
    def get_inline_instances(self, request, obj=None):
        if obj.role == 'Reader':
            return ReaderInline(self.model, self.admin_site)
        else:
             ... You got it

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Rameswaram es una ciudad censal situada en el distrito YSR en el estado de Andhra Pradesh (India). Su población es de 19483 habitantes (2011). Se encuentra a orillas del río Penna. a 70 km de Kadapa.

Demografía
Según el censo de 2011 la población de Rameswaram era de 19483 habitantes, de los cuales 9727 eran hombres y 9756 eran mujeres. Rameswaram tiene una tasa media de alfabetización del 60,26%, inferior a la media estatal del 67,02%: la alfabetización masculina es del 70,57%, y la alfabetización femenina del 50,06%.

Referencias

Localidades de Andhra Pradesh

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Teachers' Unions Pull Out Stops for Gore
More than 500 delegates from the nation's two main teachers' unions have spent much of the Democratic National Convention cheering on the party's presidential and vice presidential candidates, as well as their own leadership.
National Education Association President Bob Chase addressed the gathering from the convention podium early Wednesday evening, and Sandra Feldman, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, was scheduled to speak Thursday afternoon.
In addition, all through the four-day-long meeting in Los Angeles, the unions— both longtime allies of the Democratic Party—have sponsored activities aimed at energizing their members about Vice President Al Gore and U.S. Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, D-Conn., the party's nominees for president and vice president.
Teachers' union members have definitely been making themselves known during the proceedings. NEA members—about 400 of whom are serving as delegates—can be identified easily by their white straw hats emblazoned with the union's logo. And, about 160 AFT delegates and alternates, mainly from large cities where most of the AFT membership is based, are attending the convention. "It's gone really well," said Gregory King, a spokesman for the AFT.
NEA members alone account for about 9 percent of the convention's 4,368 delegates. On Monday, members of the NEA and the AFT came together for a luncheon to honor President Clinton, who thanked them for their support. After dancing together to a jazz band, Mr. Chase and Ms. Feldman presented Mr. Clinton with artwork, including an original "Cat in the Hat" drawing signed by the late Dr. Seuss, and lifetime associate memberships in their organizations.
"Those of us whose daily life and breath come through children did not see you as the man from Hope, we saw you as the furtive hope that educating all our children well and safeguarding our public schools would once again be a national priority,'' Ms. Feldman said to Mr. Clinton, referring to his hometown of Hope, Ark. "You made it possible that we can show the naysayers that we can, yes we can, turn around failing schools."
The AFT also held a reception on Sunday for its delegates, and on Wednesday, the NEA honored Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., at a breakfast.
In addition, the NEA hosted its delegates in a suite at the Staples Center, where the convention is being held. Guests to the suite enjoyed a bird's-eye view of the convention proceedings, including Mr. Chase's five-minute-long speech.
Mr. Chase, who often reminds his audiences that he is a former history teacher, has said that he grades this year's candidates on their "history" reports. On Wednesday, he told conventioneers that, while he had to correct GOP presidential nominee George W. Bush's recollection of the nearly eight years of the current administration, he thinks Mr. Gore and Mr. Lieberman are doing just fine.
"Al Gore and Joe Lieberman have passed my test with flying colors," he said in his speech. Mr. Chase went on to praise the duo's proposals for more federal funding for schools, teacher quality, and school technology, and Mr. Gore's staunch stand against vouchers.
"What's more, as an old history teacher, I have to correct the notion that the Clinton-Gore administration has somehow squandered the last eight years of prosperity," he added. Mr. Chase was referring to the argument made at the recent Republican convention by Mr. Bush, the Texas governor, that the administration had failed to use the good economic times as a chance to seriously address major national issues.
Maureen Dinnen, a convention delegate from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., who is also the president of the Florida Education Association, which is affiliated with both the NEA and the AFT, said she was excited to see so many people pointing to education as a top priority.
Ms. Dinnen said that after the convention, she plans to visit as many of her local members as she can to emphasize the importance of voting and explain the differences, as she sees them, between Vice President Gore and Gov. Bush. She believes her message will resonate well with Florida teachers because of the state's year-old voucher program, which was championed by Gov. Jeb Bush, a brother of the GOP nominee.
"We want to get teachers to vote and have them speak out on education," Ms. Dinnen said. "Teachers are a little shy in the public forum, and we need them to be more vocal."
By Joetta Sack
"AFT Backs Away From Charter School Support," July 1, 2000.
"Gore Walking Fine Line on Teacher Accountability," May 17, 2000.
"Candidates Tout Teacher-Quality Proposals," Feb. 23, 2000.
Browse our complete index of Education Week's coverage of the Democratic National Convention.
For the candidates' views on education issues, plus a host of resources, see our special feature, Politics Watch 2000.
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Results of Extraordinary General Meeting
Kenmare Resources
Kenmare Resources plc ("Kenmare" or "the Company")
Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR, ISE:KMR) announces that, at its EGM held on Thursday 9 December 2021, the resolution proposed was duly passed on a poll.
The resolution, authorising market purchases and overseas market purchases pursuant to the Tender Offer, was passed as a Special Resolution. Its full text was set out in the Notice of EGM included in the circular published by the Company and sent to Shareholders on 16 November 2021 and available on the Company website at https://www.kenmareresources.com/en/investors/shareholder-information/egm-2021-tender-offer-disclaimer
The result of the voting on the resolution is as follows:
Resolution - To authorise market purchases and overseas market purchases pursuant to the Tender Offer.
Votes For
Votes Against
Total Votes Cast
% of Issued Share Capital Voted
Votes Withheld
The "Vote Withheld" option is provided to enable abstention on any particular resolution. However, it should be noted that a "Vote Withheld" is not a vote in law and is not counted in the calculation of the proportion of the votes "For" and "Against" a resolution.
In accordance with Listing Rule 13.3.5 of Euronext Dublin and Listing Rule 9.6.2 of the Financial Conduct Authority, copies of all resolutions will be submitted to Euronext Dublin and the UK's National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at www.fca.orq.uk/markets/primarv-markets/requlatorv-disclosures/national-storaqe-mechanism
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Kenmare Resources plc is one of the world's largest producers of mineral sands products. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Euronext Dublin, Kenmare operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine in Mozambique. Moma's production accounts for approximately 7% of global titanium feedstocks and the Company supplies to customers operating in more than 15 countries. Kenmare produces raw materials that are ultimately consumed in everyday "quality-of life" items such as paints, plastics and ceramic tiles.
Hurricane Electric Expands Global Network in Frankfurt with New Point of Presence at Maincubes FRA01 Data Center
Woman shames Woolworths over stomach-churning find in produce
'You're lying': Rafa Nadal has fans in stitches over Aus Open confession
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FRANKFURT, Germany, January 19, 2022--Hurricane Electric, the world's largest IPv6-native Internet backbone announced today that it has deployed a new Point of Presence (PoP) at Maincubes FRA01 data center. The facility is located at Goethering 29, 63067 Offenbach. This is Hurricane Electric's 9th Point of Presence in Frankfurt and 15th in Germany.
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On 4 March 2021, H+H International A/S (hereinafter referred to as "H+H" or "the Company") initiated a share buy-back programme in compliance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on Market Abuse and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 1052/2016 of 8 March 2016 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). On 18 March 2021, the share buy-back programme was increased by DKK 15 million, thereby increasing the maximum aggregate purchase pri
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Riverdale-on-Hudson: Sheep Meadow Press, (1996). 1st edition, full blue cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. Inscribed and signed by Agoos on the title page. A fine copy in like jacket.	More about CALENDAR YEAR.
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Middletown: Wesleyan University Press, (1961). 1st edition, full gray cloth, w/illustrated dj. The author's first book, inscribed "Dear Mary and Jack Dant / Welcome aboard my book on its / shakedown cruise -- / Robert Bagg" in blue ink on the FEP. Three moderate stains to jacket, else minimal wear.	More about MADONNA OF THE CELLO.
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JUST ANOTHER DAY IN JUST OUR TOWN; Poems New and Selected, 2000-2016.
Washington DC: Orchises Press, 2017. 1st edition, original glossy illustrated paperwraps (as issued). Specially signed "Bruce Bennett" on the title page. A generous collection (pp. 214) of poems by the ever popular Bruce Bennett, Professor Emeritus at Wells College in Aurora, New York. A fine copy, offered 'as new' at...	More about JUST ANOTHER DAY IN JUST OUR TOWN; Poems New and Selected, 2000-2016.
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Our beloved game and forum isn't so active anymore but it still pops in my mind every now and then so thought I'd drop by to wish everyone a very happy new year! It's good to see that there are still some clans playing clanwars every now and then and maybe max could give us a new years present by releasing RPM, hehe.
I think it's kinda unique that a demo game is still being played 12 years after the release date so I guess we could be proud on ourselves to keep it alive for over a decade now!
Anyways we (the admins&mods) wish you all the best for 2014, have a good party at new years eve and don't forget to watch with all the fireworks (this is for all the crazy dutchies out there)!
I've decided to re-open my dm cup of last year to give our little game some extra activity.
The rules will be the same as last year meaning that the first matches will be played on mp_hos1. I have no idea yet if it's going to be with a group phase like last year or a smaller structure that depends on the amount of players.
I don't plan on playing in the cup since I barely played sof2 this year but if we are 1 player short to have a nice amount of players then I'll play of course.
As you probably know, Demobase got flagged as dangerous by Google. This was because we were running a super old version of IPB and there was some malicious code there which occasionally redirected people to a website (which wasn't dangerous, but COULD have been. Luckily the guy just wanted lots of hits for ad cash).
I have removed that code, and we upgraded the version of our forum to the newest one. I have sent in a request for Google to review the website and hopefully it will come back clean again.
Unfortunatly the old theme doesn't support the new version(which is basically why we never upgraded) and as such we have this new black/grey one instead - although the old theme is still there, it is buggy. If you want to see how the old theme looks on this new version, go to the bottom left and click on "Change Theme".
For now we will stick with this theme called "Memory", but if anyone finds a better one just post it here and we'll look into it. Perhaps if a few good ones are posted we can carry out a poll to find the communities favourite theme.
I'll have to inform you about a really tragic incident.
Joonas "|she| Haapis" Haapajärvi died on 1st March 2013 due to intracranial hemorrhage in the age of 22.
We've lost a honorable |she| member, a great old player, not to mention, my best friend.
His funeral will be held on 22nd March in our hometown, and I hope we'll all give our respect for his shortly ended life and support for his family.
Thanks everyone for nominating and voting on your heroes, the voting was a bumpy ride this year but a fun ride afterall!
I have decided not to run the voting for the sof2full awards because only 2 or 3 people actually nominated someone so it's obvious that this game has very little to none interest in these awards.