Google has made it pretty clear that buying tweets on social media or using blackhat tactics to up your apparent social media rankings is a big no-no. However, new businesses or those who are still trying to build website traffic may wonder how to get buzz going about their website on places like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest without violating Google's rules or getting penalized.
This is a very gray area and you must proceed with caution as paying for links on social media or linking too often to the same sites can create issues. However, if you want some initial buzz and want to team up with some like-minded (and similarly or higher than you ranked) business owners, then setting up a networking group where you cross-promote for a limited time can be beneficial for everyone.
Make sure you cross promote with integrity. Don't take people into your networking group who offer a product or information that you don't feel 100% confident in. Remember that you are going to be sending your customers to this site through your tweets, posts and pins. Do you want to put your name behind it?
Your first step is to find a group of at least five to ten like-minded people to form your networking group.
Send your invitation letter and choose your people carefully. Remember that they will be promoting your brand. You don't want someone who has cursing or inflammatory comments on their Twitter feed tweeting about your product. You want businesses that are professional and have a separate business account, but also keep stellar personal accounts.
Now, this is the tricky part of this proposition. Google frowns on anything that falsely tries to pump up your site ranking or make you look more popular on social media than you truly are. You want to steer away from simply posting a link to an article because that person is in your networking group. Instead, use the network to brainstorm ideas with one another. What can each of you offer to the other that provides value to customers? Information is a good place to start.
Let's go back to that sample above. Let's say you own an online clothing retail store. You team up with a network of people and one is an online custom jewelry maker. The perfect information for your readers is how to match jewelry to a particular style of outfit. Your jewelry friend writes an article on this topic. The article can be posted to the jewelry blog or your own blog and then you shout out about it on Twitter, Facebook, etc.
The jeweler should focus on what styles of jewelry go with a particular clothing style and not try to sell her own jewelry. The only place her jewelry should be mentioned is in the bio and then it should not say anything like "buy this type of jewelry at her site" or anything along those lines. You are offering "free" and valuable info to your readers, not trying to hard sale.
Work together to edit any published materials to be sure of this. Google does penalize for poorly written content.
Just because one article that is tweeted out is successful doesn't mean you should tweet every article your networking partner writes. In fact, Google has started to look more closely at how many different sites you link to and who backlink to you. Too many from the same source or to the same source can set off alarm bells that you are using blackhat tactics and could impact your site's rank with Google.
Team up to do a contest as a networking group. You can set up a page on Facebook or create a separate website for your group. Have users retweet info from each site on different days (or post, share or pin) and enter them in a contest to win a prize you all pitch in together to offer. The better the prize, the more entries you'll have.
Team up to offer online workshops or teleseminars. Offer the workshop for free if the customer shares the event on social media. In a teleseminar, you can talk about your business a bit more without the worries of being penalized by Google. However, don't overdo it. No one likes a spammy conference call, either.
The big three players in the social media game by growth and buzz are Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. According to Craig Smith, who analyzed the numbers visiting these three sites in May 2013, there are now 1.11 billion users on Facebook, 500 million on Twitter and 48.7 million on Pinterest. These numbers vary from study to study, but if you listen to the buzz around the water cooler, you'll discover that this lines up with what people are talking about. Everyone seems to be on Facebook, but many are tweeting and Pinterest is growing in popularity.
As a networking group, you'll want to target these three at first. However, don't forget the other big players out there, many with even more users.
You'll notice that some of these social sharing sites are not focused around articles. Flickr offers photographs and Slideshare offers presentations. By expanding your social media reach to these sites, you will also come up with material that is unique and unlike anything else out there. On Flickr, the clothing store might offer a photograph of an outfit they put together right down to shoes and jewelry.
Do you or your networking partners have an online newsletter or traditional mailing list? Take the opportunity to promote one another. You will reach customers you otherwise would never reach. Here is one example of something a business owner could do. Let's say that one of the networking partners, a service business that creates unique poems for special events, is offering a contest to give away a free poem for anyone who tweets about their contest.
Each person in the network would send a note within the newsletter asking customers to give a tweet out about the contest and by doing so they will be entered to win a free poem. While not every customer will be interested in sharing the event on social media, some will. When using this method, allow everyone to take a turn utilizing the lists to keep things fair.
Penguins are on the loose and ready to attack – one penguin anyway. Google's Penguin updates are expected to get smarter and savvier at catching any trickery on the part of website owners. That is why it is important that you focus on building excellent content together as a network of business owners rather than playing backlinking games. I would even dare to suggest that you not link to one another at all other than by sharing a tweet about an article on the other's site.
Because you don't want to get penalized if Google believes you are each promoting one another's sites without reason, it is best that your networking group is short lived. Cover a few items that you cross promote with one another and then walk away from the group. Don't worry, though, you can always form a new group with new like-minded business owners.


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Telstra has released an initial batch of 14 BigPond movies with open captions, with a promise to expand the service in the future.
To find the captioned titles on BigPond Movies, click on 'Movies' on the home page, then 'Open Captions', which will bring up a list of them. The initial titles include The Lego Movie, Transcendence, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Veronica Mars. Because the captions are 'open', they will be visible when played on all devices.
Captioning is still rare on video on demand services in Australia. However, captions are available on the catch-up services of ABC SBS and Seven, and last year Foxtel introduced them to its Movies on Demand.
Last year, Media Access Australia released a report, Captioning on Video on Demand: It's Time for Australia to Catch Up, which looked at the situation both here and overseas, and recommended legislation similar to that introduced in the US, which makes it compulsory for captioned TV programs to have captions when transmitted over the internet.


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The Registrar Office welcomes all the global community to Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University – a public university that laid the foundation of tertiary agricultural education of the nation. The Registrar Office is responsible for the supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions of the university. The Registrar Office supervises the processes for the admission, registration and enrollment of new students, articulation of transfer credits, graduation and certification of baccalaureate and associate degrees, enrollment and degree verification and commencement ceremonies. Besides, the registrar office keeps academic records of current and former students; facilitate student scholarship; builds secure student data files and sets policy and procedure for their responsible use. Here we ensures the integrity, accuracy and security of all administrative records of current and former faculties and staffs, facilitate regular administrative activities like recruitment, promotion, upgradation, leave, pension etc.. We counsel students, faculty, and staff on academic and administrative matters and interpret and enforce policies and regulations of the University. The registrar office holds the syndicate and academic council meetings and a member of various other Councils and Committees.


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      def method_missing(name, *args, &block)
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This page will cover Durham, Northumberland, Tees Valley, Tyne and Wear and Yorkshire
These are general websites which have details of some accessible places or walks that may or may not be listed on our County pages.
Walks Greenspaces and Countryside
Access for all in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Archived PDF download - A guide to access opportunities for visitors who are less mobile, are wheelchair users or who have young children - (no longer published but may be of use)
Accessible natural sites (Yorks) - Natural England Archived site - Each natural site is described to help you decide if it meets your access needs. The information has been gathered from the organisations that manage the sites.
Mid Teesdale (Railway Trails) Archived PDF download - some wheelchair access and easy walking.
North York Moors - Access for All - Several pages of useful info, routes and suggestions.
North York Moors National Park Authority Accessible trails - The North York Moors National Park Authority has developed eight fully accessible routes for heavy duty wheelchairs and pushchairs through woodland, along riversides, by lakes, overlooking the Heritage Coast, through the heart of the moorland and around an important archaeological site.
Places to Visit made Easier (Visit Redcar and Cleveland) - Useful local info on accessible places and services
Walking in Darlington - look out for our new symbols for walks with family appeal, those with an educational element and 'access for all' which are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Walking in Kielder Water & Forest Park - The path encircles Kielder Water's 27 mile shoreline and is almost 26 miles in total. It is suitable for walkers, cyclists, horse riders, mobility scooters and wheelchair users - also see Archive PDF download
Walking the Riding Website - The site has a search facility identifying easy walks suitable for wheelchairs and buggies
Yorkshire Coast and Countryside - Disability Access Info - Local info for disabled visitors
Yorkshire Dales N P - Access for All - Information and 17 "Miles without Stiles" routes
Yorkshire Dales N P - Car parks and public toilets - note these require a RADAR key
Yorkshire Dales N P - Miles without stiles - you can download each route card
Adapt (North East) - a community-based organisation providing services to people in North East England.
Disability North (Newcastle Upon Tyne) - a free Independent Living Service which promotes social inclusion, independence and choice for disabled and older people in the North East of England and Cumbria.
Disability Tennis NE (Facebook page) - Updates on Disability Tennis in the North East covering Carlisle, Newcastle & Sunderland DTN - Twitter @NECumbriaTennis
Gateway Wheelers - "Our Mission is to enable people with disabilities to enjoy cycling and create opportunities for personal development by providing suitable cycles, equipment and support." - "We have regular rides at Chester-le-Street, Darlington and Gateshead Stadium"
Friends Action North East (FANE) - established in 2004, is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and the sole purpose of our team is to help adults in the North East of England with learning disabilities to make and keep friends.
Inclusion North - works in the North East and Yorkshire & Humber to promote the inclusion of people with learning disabilities, their families and carers
St. Annes Community Services - Supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health issues, homeless people, and people with drug or alcohol issues
For tourist attractions information see tourist.me.uk/north-east-england
- many include brief accessibility information for visitor attractions, gardens, heritage and nature attractions
North East England - Disabled Accessible Holiday Accommodation
North East England - Accessible Camping and Caravan Parks

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Internship opportunity at Stanley Korshak Bridal Salon.
Working with in-house custom designer and the rest of team. They also have two fashion shows coming up, one in May and the other in June. This will be a good learning experience to work with a production team as well as see some of the aspects of the bridal business.
If you are interested contact Victoria Duran directly by email victoria@stanleykorshakbridal.com for an interview.


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Bacon-Corn Relish
Andy Husbands' relish is the perfect for topping grilled meats, tacos, or simply enjoyed with chips. Watch out ketchup - this smoky-sweet combination of corn, green olives, bacon and herbs is so well-rounded that this may become the new go-to condiment.
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 Andy Husbands' relish is the perfect for topping grilled meats, tacos, or simply enjoyed with chips. Watch out ketchup - this smoky-sweet combination of corn, green olives, bacon and herbs is so well-rounded that this may become the new go-to condiment.

bacon, bacon-corn relish, cole slaw, coleslaw, corn, relish
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 large ears)
2 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
½ small red onion, peeled & diced
¼ cup green olives, pitted & chopped
¼ cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tbsp chives, minced
Toss all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well
Relish lasts 2-3 days in the refrigerator, covered
Andy Husbands
Andy Husbands is the award-winning chef/owner of two of Boston's hottest restaurants, Tremont 647 and Sister Sorel. He started his culinary career with an after-school baking job when he was 14, and never looked back. Born and raised in Seattle, Husbands worked as a sous chef and, later, executive chef at the nationally renowned East Coast Grill in Cambridge, under James Beard Award winner Chris Schlesinger. Before opening Tremont 647 with high school friend Chris Hart in 1996, he traveled to the West Coast on his motorcycle, living on a farm in New Mexico and apprenticing at several San Francisco Bay-area restaurants. His cross-country influences have taught him to be bold and adventurous in his life and his cooking.
Husbands has made several TV appearances, including his run as a contestant in Season 6 of "Hell's Kitchen," which premiered on FOX Television Network, July 21, 2009. CBS featured him in a segment on "The Early Show" called "Chef on a Shoestring," in which he demonstrated how to cook a 3-course dinner for 4 people for less than $20. In the Boston area, he has appeared on "TV Diner," "Phantom Gourmet," and "WB in the Morning." He has also appeared on local TV stations across the country to promote his first book, "The Fearless Chef."
Andy's Award-Winning BBQ Glaze
BBQ Smoked Chicken 101
BBQ-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
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Browse through latest news and updates on what's happening around the globe in the field ofautomation. Know more about which company has got into mergers and acquisitions and stay informed about the digitization happening on a global platform that can benefit both manufacturers and sellers.
Read about the recent advancements made in automation technology and the upcoming Trade shows and exhibitions; their venue, time, agenda etc. Read through this section to become practically informed about the recent product changes to many other practical updates in the stream of automation.


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Kevin Carter Committed Suicide 3 Months After He Won the Pulitzer Prize for a Photograph of a Vulture Stalking a Starving Girl
by Unbelievable Facts Dec 21, 2013, 7:44 pm Comments Off on Kevin Carter Committed Suicide 3 Months After He Won the Pulitzer Prize for a Photograph of a Vulture Stalking a Starving Girl
In March 1993, photographer Kevin Carter took a trip to South Sudan, where he took an iconic photo of a starving little girl being preyed upon by a vulture. He said that the high pitched whimpering sound of a toddler near the Ayod village attracted him. The girl was taking a rest while struggling to get to a feeding center. He confessed that he waited 20 minutes for the vulture to fly away and when it didn't, Carter snapped the haunting photograph and chased away the vulture. (The girl's parents had left her to pick food from a UN plane nearby.)
Starving Sudanese child being stalked by a vulture. Image courtesy: Kevin carter(taken from)
The haunting photograph appeared for the first time on the New York Times paper on March 26, 1993, where it was first sold. It was a metaphoric representation of Africa's despair. Hundreds of people contacted the paper questioning whether the little girl had survived to which the paper responded through an unusual editor's note saying that the girl garnered enough strength to walk away from the vulture but her ultimate fate was not known. It was a rule for the journalists in Sudan not to touch victims of the famine, to avoid the risk of transmitting diseases. Carter though came under a lot of criticism for not assisting the girl. The St. Petersburg Times wrote this about him: "The man adjusting his lens to take just the right frame of her suffering might just as well be a predator, another vulture on the scene."
Carter won the Pulitzer Prize for this photo but couldn't enjoy it because he regretted not helping the child. He was consumed by the violence he had witnessed and haunted by questions about the fate of the girl. He told an interviewer that after this he smoked cigarettes under a tree and cried. 3 months after receiving the price, Carter committed suicide. A note was found in which he had written:
"I am depressed … without phone … money for rent … money for child support … money for debts … money!!! … I am haunted by the vivid memories of killings and corpses and anger and pain … of starving or wounded children, of trigger-happy madmen, often police, of killer executioners…I have gone to join Ken if I am that lucky."
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Liz Maute Cooke
http://www.lionheartprints.com
Liz Cooke
liz@lionheartprints.com4052028544ContactContact
Lionheart Prints is a lot of things: a line of greeting cards, a lifestyle brand for the brave and relentlessly optimistic, a life coach on paper and an enabler of good vibes even when life gets tough, and a brick & mortar shop that's truly an experience in the heart of Magazine Street in New Orleans.
2020 brought challenges, that we creatively pivoted into opportunities. When our shop closed on March 15th (which happens to be Liz's birthday-- womp womp), like everyone else, we had no idea what the rest of the year would look like. We launched a line of Quarantine Cards, stocked up on puzzles, and offered free local delivery to encourage people to stay stationary and sent stationery. All of this led to having our best year in company history, and accelerating the growth of the business.
We have big dreams of accelerating our vision of becoming a well-loved national (international?!) brand, known for design-forward products and heart-centered philosophy. Locally, our goal is to further our contribution to the New Orleans community by creating a one-of-a-kind store that becomes a must-visit for anyone in New Orleans. Nationally, we want to further our wholesale growth by getting our products on the shelves of beloved stores across the country. We want to be your best friend on paper.
Entering the job market in 2008 wasn't ideal, but in typical Liz fashion, she eventually created her own path to pursuing a profitable business with passion and purpose. Desperate for a job, Liz juggled several part-time jobs and full-time depression. One day she realized that she could change her life when she changed the messages she was giving herself. Knowing that she wasn't alone in this struggle, she recognized the power of positive messages to uplift and encourage others in their journeys. What started as very humble beginnings (selling a half-dozen cards on a borrowed TV tray in the French Quarter), is now a 2,600 square foot retail space teeming with energy and excitement.
Our small but mighty team (aka The Pride) operates out of our flagship shop and studio, in the heart of New Orleans' famous shopping district, Magazine Street. Our store is a bright, airy brick & mortar stocked full of our original letterpress prints as well as a range of exclusive collaborations with local artists and curated goods that complement our line. We print our hand-drawn designs on a brood of vintage letterpresses—they're the apple of Liz's eye, and they're in operation daily, for visitors to see.
At the end of the day, our energy is our most powerful resource and we love sharing it with you.
It was in her little bedroom studio in 2013 that all the magic originally began. Back then, Liz was set on spreading positivity and kindness through the messages we give ourselves and each other. She chose greeting cards as her vessel because they were thrifty and she was working with what she had. For her first collection, Liz designed cards based on the color of the envelopes she'd managed to buy in bulk. They were dirt cheap, but she stuffed them with her own hand-drawn designs and signature cheer, and they became a big hit! At least, big for a tiny, fledgling card line. And definitely big enough for Liz to keep going.
Oh Snap! It's Christmas Greeting Card
Hand-lettered Design
Green Paper Envelope
Size A2 (4.25 x 5.5) Folded
One Card and One Envelope per Single Card Order
Made with Love in New Orleans
Old AF Birthday Greeting Card
Yellow Paper Envelope
Merci Beaucoup Stationary Set
10 cards + 10 Envelopes in Clear Box
Size: A2 (5.5 x 4.25 inches)
Quaranteam Greeting Card
Mint Paper Envelope
Design Expert
Gifts for Kids and Teens
Pandemic Pivots
Pandemic Solution
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Holiday Gift Guide- Gift Sets
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Verizon will launch the 4G GalaxyTab July 28; AT&T will sell the LG Thrill for $99
by Sue Marek |
Quick news from across the web.
@FierceWireless: RT @CNETNews: Study: iOS, Android users average $14 per in-app buy. Article | [email protected]
> LightSquared said it will invest in next-generation push-to-talk technology for public safety. Release
> Verizon Wireless and Samsung Mobile announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 4G LTE will be available July 28. Release
> The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will vote tomorrow on amended legislation that would require retailers to provide information on cell phone RF exposure to consumers. Article
> AT&T will sell the LG Thrill 3D smartphone for $99. The device will be in the company's retails stores in the coming weeks. Article
> InterDigital filed a complaint with the ITC claiming that Nokia, Huawei and ZTE have engaged in unfair trade practices. Release
> HTC said that its chief innovation officer, Horace Luke, has left the company for personal reasons. Article
> Alvarion reported second quarter revenue $55.4 million, an increase of 13.1 percent over first quarter. Release
> ARM Holdings reported a 21 percent rise in net profit of $43.2 billion, buoyed by smartphone chipsets. Article (sub. req.)
Mobile Developer News
> The creators of the Firefox Web browser have started developing an operating system for mobiles and tablets. Article
> Apple seeded iOS 5 beta 4, the first version of the software, to arrive via over-the-air update. Article
> Socialize unveiled a new SDK enabling iOS and Android programmers to add in-app social networking layers to their new and existing applications. Article
> Lodsys amended a lawsuit alleging that iOS developers are violating its IPR by implementing in-app purchase options within their iPhone and iPad solutions. The lawsuit now includes five additional companies, including Rovio. Article
> Experienced gamers know it's virtually impossible to win without a sound strategy. The same logic applies to game developers, and in mobile, there's no strategy sounder--or more lucrative--than the freemium model. Commentary
> Adobe Systems is shutting down its InMarket and AIR Marketplace application portals. Article
> Booksellers Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble have removed e-book purchase options from applications optimized for Apple's iOS mobile operating systems. Article
> Both e-book retailer Kobo and The Wall Street Journal will no longer sell content directly to consumers via their iOS applications. Article
And finally... A team of researchers say they have proven that time travel is impossible. Article
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Edmund Walter Perera Seneviratne Jayawardena, QC (6 March 1910 - 19??) was a Sri Lankan lawyer and diplomat. He was the 24th Solicitor General of Ceylon and Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Soviet Union.

Having graduated with a BA degree from the University of London, Jayawardena was called to the bar in 1941 as an Barrister from the Lincoln's Inn. Returning to Ceylon, he started his legal practice in the unofficial bar, yet served as an acting/additional crown counsel at times between 1942 to 1944. In January 1947, he was he was appointed crown counsel in the Attorney General's Department. From October 1947 to August 1950 he  served in the Ceylon's High Commission to the United Kingdom first as Secretary to the Ceylon Government Representatives in London, Third Secretary and acting Second Secretary. On his return he returned to service as a crown counsel. In 1953 he was promoted to senior crown counsel. In 1967 he was appointed Solicitor General of Ceylon, succeeding Victor Tennekoon, and held the office until 1968. He was succeeded by L. B. T. Premaratne.

He returned to unofficial bar and served as Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia from 1977 to 1978. He was married to Marie Muller, daughter of Dr. W.M. Muller, they had one son David Jayawardena.

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Sipp Industries Completes Second Brewing Run of H-IPA and Unveils New Label Design as Rapid Expansion Continues
via OTC PR WIRE — Sipp Industries, Inc. (OTC:SIPC), a multifaceted corporation specializing in technology, manufacturing and distribution of commercial and consumer products, announces the second run of Major Hemp H-IPA has been completed and will be packaged this month for immediate distribution.
In less than three months since its launch, Major Hemp H-IPA has been placed in over 75 establishments throughout Illinois. With brisk sales momentum and month over month growth, the company is in the midst of hiring a dedicated Sales Executive/Account Manager to conduct new prospect marketing and hemp brew tastings while attending craft beer events around the state. This individual will also manage and expand business with major accounts such as Binny's Beverage Depot and Armanetti's, along with new major grocery and convenience store chains that are coming online.
Based on feedback from customers, the company has released a new, eye-catching, Major Hemp H-IPA label design which can be found on the company's website and social media. Current buyers are excited about the new label design and Major Hemp's distributors believe it will further enhance sales within the existing customer base, as well as attract new accounts and patrons.
President Ted Jorgensen of wholly-owned subsidiary, Major Hemp, commented, "We are very excited to have achieved this landmark milestone of attaining over 75 locations in less than 100 days after our launch of Major Hemp H-IPA. Sales have vastly exceeded initial projections and that's a testament to our combined sales efforts with Wein-Bauer in tandem with the quality of brewing by Church Street. Due to our accelerating growth, by the end of this month we expect to hire a new team member to assist us in the further development and saturation of the Illinois market. Furthermore, we are excited about the recent enactment of federal hemp legalization and the Federal Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to certify the active hemp ingredient in our beers, hemp seed protein, as a consumable ingredient in the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) category. We believe this will provide a definitive answer for the breweries and distributors that had remained on the sidelines awaiting further clarity on the legality of hemp seed beers, opening up additional business opportunities with well-established partners moving forward this year."
Sipp Industries is prepared to submit multiple additional recipes and label designs to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) immediately after the conclusion of the government shutdown, including a recipe on the very cutting-edge of America's palate in 2019.
About Sipp Industries, Inc.
Sipp Industries is a multifaceted corporation that specializes in technology, manufacturing and distribution of commercial and consumer products. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Major Hemp, the Company provides hemp beer, high quality and competitively priced hemp-based products, bulk hemp, CBD supply, co-packing and private labeling services.
Website: http://www.sippindustries.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SippIndustries
Twitter: @SippIndustries
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The title seems oxymoronic, yet creativity can live in the regulated land of healthcare.
The title seems oxymoronic, yet creativity can live in the regulated land of healthcare. The challenges are significant and inherent in the culture of the industry.
FDA regulation puts many restrictions on what you can say about healthcare products. Off-label claims, or claims of efficacy prior to approval are forbidden and communicators traverse this landscape with the caution of an explorer avoiding grenades in unfriendly territory. Both pharma and device companies have incurred fines or worse from the government for marketing offenses in this arena.
The journey to a winning program must by necessity bypass a lot of ideas that would not cut regulatory muster. In brainstorms, healthcare folks must look like Debbie Downers to our non-health colleagues. And sometimes they are right. It is possible that the lens we look through can cloud new paths to innovation. Our challenge is to not let what we know of the risk-laden healthcare world obstruct new ideas that just might work.
The first step in overcoming the confines of that world is to understand it. Know the beast you would seek to tame. Healthcare companies are conservative and deeply risk-averse. While this is true for many non-healthcare companies, the "product" of health raises special sensitivities. It is deeply personal for consumers carrying life and death implications. For healthcare professionals, there is the elevated mission of saving or improving peoples' lives and an overlay of ethical concerns that goes with that.
Communications in this world take on its own imperatives: avoid trivialization, don't make exaggerated claims, and anchor those claims with facts and data. A world of evidence-based medicine demands evidence-based pr. Vocabularies are altered to reflect the boundaries of over-promise. Superlatives – biggest, best – are rarely used, and for many years the word "cure" was banned from any association with cancer.
Similarly, language that meanders toward "cute" is usually avoided; nothing cute about occluded arteries or a host of other conditions. This can be restrictive in creating memorable taglines, but the culture of healthcare leans toward "serious".
While healthcare companies including providers are eager to be first in scientific or clinical innovation, this drive to be first often stops at the communications door. A health system CEO who wanted to be positioned as an industry leader, asked when looking at a communications initiative, "Is Hopkins doing this?". If they were, he felt it was safe to go forward. This kind of litmus test belongs in the "me, too" file of creativity, and it is not uncommon in an industry that has a pack mentality of "follow the leader".
In this environment, asking healthcare communicators to achieve "break through creativity" is like asking us to look glamorous in army fatigues. Yet we manage some astounding feats of creativity while still "coloring within the lines".
As Amy McCarthy, head of Ketchum's New York healthcare practice, has noted, we come up with creative solutions that our clients can actually execute. This is not inconsequential in the world of healthcare. Creativity that "works" and achieves business results is what drives our programming.
Novartis – The Enablex "Where to Stop, Where to Go" campaign is always cited as an example of creativity in a regulated space. The challenge was huge – create excitement for a sixth to market drug for overactive bladder (OAB) and to reach consumers on an issue shrouded in shame and secrecy. The break through here was understanding OAB consumers and what was important to them. Research revealed that they liked to travel but were often held back by their condition and the practical impediments of accessing public bathrooms. The Ketchum team developed a campaign "Where to Stop, Where to Go" that featured a guide to clean, accessible public bathrooms in the US. Travel guru Arthur Frommer was part of this campaign that gained widespread attention beyond the healthcare industry. The results were spectacular for Novartis, and the campaign was named PR Week's best healthcare program of the year.
There are many other examples of creativity in healthcare. Whether it is helping our clients forge new paths in the digital world or raising awareness of a health condition, professionals in healthcare have learned to harness creativity while walking the tightrope of regulation.
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FTC Settlement Leads to a 24/7 Shutdown of a Mobile Banking App
By Leonard L. Gordon, Mary M. Gardner & Nikita Bhojani on March 31, 2021
Posted in Consumer Protection, Financial Services/CFPB, FTC, Payment Processing
On March 29, 2021, the FTC announced a settlement with Beam Financial Inc. (Beam) and its founder and CEO, Yinan Du, over allegations that the mobile banking app company deceived consumers about their access to funds and interest rates. The settlement included a far-reaching conduct ban. As the non-bank financial services continue to grow, the action and settlement underscore the role the FTC seeks to play in policing that sector.
By way of background, on November 18, 2020, the FTC filed a complaint against Beam, alleging that Beam and Mr. Du falsely promised users of their banking app that they would earn high interest rates on the funds maintained in their Beam accounts and have "24/7 access" to their funds. Beam was not a bank; rather, it promised to place funds at banks and provide consumers access to those funds through the app. The FTC alleged that Beam promised users would receive "the industry's best possible rate"—at least 0.2% or 1%—when users actually received a much lower rate of 0.04% and stopped earning interest entirely after requesting that Beam return their funds. The FTC's complaint also alleged that Beam misrepresented that consumers could easily move funds into and out of their accounts and that they would receive their requested funds within three to five business days. According to the FTC, users reported that their emails, texts, and phone calls to the company went unanswered; some users even allegedly waited weeks or months to receive their money, while others never received it. The FTC alleged that this was particularly difficult for consumers experiencing serious financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the terms of the settlement, Beam and Mr. Du are banned from operating a mobile banking app or any other product or service that can be used to deposit, store, or withdraw funds. They are also prohibited from misrepresenting consumers' access to funds, interest rates, and other aspects of any financial product or service. In addition, defendants must provide full refunds to customers, currently valued at approximately $2.6 million.
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Q: What are the pros and cons of PostGIS geography and geometry types? My company uses geometry (the_geom) data type for storing geospatial data.
I've recently been acquainted to the concept of geography (the_geog) data type which, as I understand it, stores the SRID along with the geometry.
What are the differences between geography and geometry, and is there any advantage of using one of them in large databases?

A: Geography features are always stored in WGS84 prior to PostGIS 2.2; since then  any lon/lat-based spatial reference system can be used. Measurements based on geography features will be in meters instead of CRS units and PostGIS will use geodetic calculations instead of planar geometry.
No all functions support geometry but you can cast between geometry and geography. For the current function list see: https://postgis.net/docs/PostGIS_Special_Functions_Index.html#PostGIS_GeographyFunctions
I don't think it's possible to recommend either geography or geometry for large databases. It depends on what you are doing with your data. As calculations on the sphere are more complicated, I'd expect analyses to be slower on geography features. You also have to transform all your data to WGS84 to use geography.
If you do a lot of measurements and e.g. have to compare sizes of large polygons, it would make sense to use geography rather than geometry.
I found the following useful: http://postgis.net/workshops/postgis-intro/geography.html
The topic is also covered in "PostGIS in Action" (ISBN: 9781935182269).

A: I use my intuitive "rules of thumb"... It is useful for a rapid decision,

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*About your DATABASE: if features and/or spatial analysis are of continental-scale, and need precision (serious applications) use geography. Else use geometry: when all database is about same (city-scale) region, or you not need precision, etc. you need only geometry. See similar rule at the suggest lecture of  @underdark.

*About your needs in terms of PERFORMANCE/PRECISION  BALANCE: geometry is faster; if you need performance and think to use geography, do your benchmarks first.

Key-concepts
On this page, we see some key-words and the focus on some concepts: precision, performance, and something like flexibility/commodity of use.
As remembered by others, the difference, for store and calculations, is the use of sphere in geography and plane in geometry:

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*the sphere (geography) is better, more precise. See the Los Angeles/Paris example.

*evolution of geography: as @DavidF say, "geography type was more recently added, so fewer functions are supported/implemented".

Perhaps on the year 2020 all GIS databases will be set to the same standard SRID/EPSG (equivalent to the nowadays 4326 code, for WGS84).
Today geography is not a default choice because of performance and functional limitations.
Discussion
In my opinion it is a question of "best practices", not a deep technical/theoretical problem.
Precision
After estimate the error on your data, do your tests and compare results: the precision gains with geography are higher than error of data? The ST_Distance function (with MAX and AVG aggregators) is the main reference in this kind of experiment.
Performance
Examples of benchmarks in an urban area of ~100km2 (diameter ~11km), all stored as geometry, in a planar UTM coordinate system. NOTE: starting with the frequently used geometry/geography conversion — frequently because some functions not exist and some others, like ST_Buffer and ST_Intersection, do conversion internally.
Bench#1: a table with ~87000 polygons representing urban lots, each with poly with (avg) ~13 points,
 BEGIN; EXPLAIN ANALYSE CREATE TABLE temp_geom AS
        SELECT gid, the_geom FROM urbanlots; ROLLBACK;
 -- time 2080 ms   ~ 2.0 s
 BEGIN; EXPLAIN ANALYSE CREATE TABLE temp_geog AS
        SELECT gid, Geography(ST_Transform(the_geom,4326)) AS geog
        FROM urbanlots; ROLLBACK;
 -- time 12374 ms ~ 12.4 s  ~ 6 * geometry.

so, geography_time=6*geometry_time.
Bench#2: a table with ~3500 polygons representing urban blocks, each with poly with (avg) ~50 points:  0.6s vs 2.7s, geography_time=4.5*geometry_time.
Bench#3: ~10000 lines representing urban streets, each with ~5 points. ~0.87s vs ~0.36s, geography_time=2.4*geometry_time.
Back to Bench#2, creating the tables and doing queries,
 EXPLAIN ANALYSE SELECT ST_Area(g.the_geom)+ST_Distance(g.the_geom,t.the_geom)
         FROM temp_geom g, (SELECT the_geom FROM temp_geom WHERE gid=1) as t;
 -- time 182 ms   ~ 0.2 s
 EXPLAIN ANALYSE SELECT ST_Area(g.geog)+ST_Distance(g.geog,t.geog)
         FROM temp_geog g, (SELECT geog FROM temp_geog WHERE gid=1) as t;
 -- time 58657 ms  ~ 59 s  ~  300*geometry
 -- curioselly for only distances, geography=4*geometry

Conclusion: for little tasks and good hardaware, the times converge to the "acceptable-same time", but for big tasks, there are performance ratings to consider.
Flexibility/Commodity
On the benchmarks I do a day-by-day task, checking the number of points (by ST_NPoints)... It is an example of operation that not exists for geography, needs cast. The "geography/geometry cast" is an annoying task for programmers, masters, etc.
When reusing libraries of SQL and PL/pgSQL functions, geography need adaptations. And, if you want to optimize code, or avoid precision problems with a lot of intermediary conversions, the absence of a complete set of build-in functions, with geography, is another problem. Program for geography, is not a easy task.
Process-only, data interchange, etc.
For non-usual demand, with no intensive user like Mapserver, when your only (PostGIS) work is to process input data and return at any time (like hours or days) the processed data, the rule of thumb is "use geography if you are comfortable!" (see "Flexibility/Commodity" above).  If not, check usual rules.
NOTE: of course, if your (non-usual) task is only  show data from PostGIS to Mapserver, with no process need,  to preserve the same (geometry or geography) of your input data, is better decision.
I believe the data centralization is another task where geography is better: in context where the diversity of input formats and reference systems are usual, the use of a standard, such as that enforced by the geography, is beneficial... Convention over configuration is a good principle when centralization and data interchange are the business focus (see Google Maps!).

A: I believe that the most significant difference is that with the geography type, calculations are made on a sphere representing the earth as opposed to the flat surface used in calculations made on geometry type features.
The docs are pretty good: http://postgis.net/docs/manual-1.5/ch04.html#PostGIS_Geography
The geography type was more recently added, so fewer functions are supported/implemented.

A: Maybe you find this feature - and answer - is useless, but one of the advantages of working with geometries is that you can work without any spatial reference (that is, SRID set to -1).
Currently I am working in an application that filters airborne LiDAR data, among its data sources is a PostGIS database, that provides first class spatial indexing (RTree over GiST) and copes with high volume of data without problem. Since that application does not require manipulating or analyzing geography features no SRID is needed, thus avoiding the overhead it can bring.

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Today, I am excited about sharing a cool idea with all of you! This one is about a concept, that has been going around since the 80's, when a French boutique owner, came up with the fashion notion that you can create a wardrobe (that you love and works for you) with basic and essential pieces, throughout every season. The point of capsule wardrobe is to learn to love what you own, to minimize your existence, to make your routine faster and easier and to SAVE MONEY!! If by now, you are not excited about this concept, allow me to explain some more: ever since we moved into the new house, I have been debating on what to do with the master closet. I find it a tad outdated and I have been considering the possibility of having it redone, not only to make it look nicer but to customize it with a design that I love. What happened next is that I had to also reflect on the fact that it is messy and cluttered with my clothes, shoes and accessories. That before I consider having it redone, I really, really need to clean it and most importantly, clear out the mountains of clothes, that I haven't worn in a while and I must remove in order to see what I have. I am tired of getting up every morning and spending way too much time trying to figure out what to wear to work everyday.
Funny thing is that I wanted to do that back in 2017 and didn't. So, I am making this post and working toward making this year, the year of capsuling my wardrobe, to hold myself accountable and to finally figure out what works for me and by the same time, simplifying my morning routine, making room for what matters and saving myself at least 30 minutes every morning because if you are like me, I never have anything to wear. Which also brings me to the fact that I need to stop buying clothes that I only wear once and then they become part of that clutter that I mentioned earlier. Also, it is confirmed that successful people, uniform their style to avoid wasting time in having to worry about little things, like picking an outfit. Please be mindful that I am only using this plan to figure out my work wardrobe. Capsule Wardrobe is not applicable to gym wear, beachwear or accessories. You can definitely work on decluttering those but the nature of this post is gearing toward everyday work clothes for a specific season.
Empty your closet. Yep! Take all your clothes and lay them on the bed or the floor. What matters is that you get to see them all.
You may find seasonal pieces that will not add to any of these 3 piles. Those, just store them or put them away to reassess them, once that season comes around.
Assess. At this stage, you'd been left with basic and essential pieces that should get you started on the process. This is when you look at deciding what else you'd need to complete the capsule. You can either look for additional items and start getting ideas on how you wish your style to be or designate a budget to purchase the missing items that will accommodate the look that you are going for and call this move, an investment.
To keep track of this process, I created a set of inserts and stickers to fit into my planner. I am going to be using these pages to create a visual board of the styles, colors and accessories, that I currently own, so I can start deciding on what I need to get and hopefully stick to my plan. I also joined Stitch Fix hoping that I can get some stuff sent directly to me, if I provide them with enough information regarding my style. In case you want to check them out, follow this link, that contains a referral code. So far, I have kept one cardigan that speaks volume of my taste so I am very pleased and eagerly waiting for my next fix.
If you want to see more into the plan, please check out my video to see how I used my planner and if you decide to start a project like this and have any questions, please feel free to leave me a message or contact me directly to info@planningtobehappy.com. And if you are already using this method, please share with me? I would love to hear from you!


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New Yahoo Mail finally reaches users
Michael Bazeley	 September 13, 2005 10:00 PM
One of the most popular posts ever on this blog was the one we wrote in June previewing the new Yahoo Mail. Well, if you're one of those apparently thousands of people who've been waiting anxiously to get your hands on it, your wait may soon be over. Yahoo told us today that they've finally opened the new service in beta "to a limited group of Yahoo! Mail users." No, we don't know who is and isn't getting it, except to say that it'll include a mix of free and premium users and all the old Oddpost mail users. The service will be "broadened to include additional Yahoo! Mail users worldwide in the coming months."
The interface has changed a bit since we last saw it in June (click on the screenshots below). Originally, the new Yahoo Mail was going to open in its own window with no browser chrome, as Oddpost did, giving it the feel of an application that lived outside the browser. But testers didn't like that, said Yahoo Mail product manager Ethan Diamond, so it now opens in a regular browser window.
– New messages open in new tabs, meaning you can return to your in-box or go to another messaage without having to close the messages you have open.
– The new version will include Yahoo's new search capabilities, but not PhotoMail for now.
– Shortcuts: it's got several, but they don't use the commad/control keys because those might conflict with browser shortcuts. So to compose a new message, for example, it's "n," not "Control-N." You can mouse over the command buttons to see the shortcuts.
– Like Gmail, the in-box refreshes on its own, about every 10 minutes for now.
One feature we'll be interested in monitoring is the one that lets users have their entire in-box open in one window, regardless of how many messages they have. (In the current Yahoo Mail and most web mail programs, users can only view 20-100 messages at a time.) The new Yahoo Mail doesn't actually fetch all the headers in your in-box. That would take too long. Instead, it fetches the ones you need now and some of the ones you'd need if you scrolled down bit. How this will affect perfomance will be interesting to watch.
Diamond said Yahoo will start a "rolling introduction" of the new interface tonight. Oddpost users should have already received a message inviting them to join the beta.
Diamond said the new interface was built for the masses, the 200 million Yahoo Mail users around the world, not Silicon Valley tech fiends.
"Our goal with this was we wanted to make it so that those millions of people will immediately know how to use it," he said.
Next up, the new Hotmail?


Healing is so much more than getting rid of a disease or condition we are living with. True healing is finding a sense of well-being and peace within our lives as a whole — spiritual, emotional, mental, relational, and physical — and learning to live fully with or without a condition or disease.
These men and women were some of the most cheerful, loving, and kind people I've worked with. They were choosing to continue living, fully engaged. They told stories of places they'd been, family and friends they'd made peace with, and the parties and gatherings they attended or hosted. Each week, they would come for their acupuncture, herbs, and shiatsu. They continued to go to the gym or their yoga classes. They were generous with compliments, gifts, and lively conversation. They were always gracious, kind, and grateful. At first glance, no one would guess that they were living with an incurable disease.
In conversation with many of them, I learned that healing on the deepest level is an inner experience. Even though their disease wasn't going away and their death was imminent, they healed on many other levels of living. It was through them that I learned the true meaning of healing as a state of being fully engaged and present in life. They taught me about reaching out to community, making amends, being grateful for another day, and keeping dreams alive as long as there is breath.
When we find ourselves challenged, finding a new normal is a first step. A new normal is one in which life continues to be a fulfilling journey with a chronic condition, disease, or even disability. I see a client who is disabled from an accident several years ago. He is severely limited in the use of the left side of his body. He comes to see me regularly and is eager to continue his healing journey with a team of practitioners that work toward continued healing. It is likely that he will never have full use of his arm and his leg may always need a brace to walk, yet he is on a healing journey and learning what a new normal looks like. He has said many times that he feels healthier than he has ever been in his life because of his disability. He talks about his lifestyle changes ranging from healthy food, regular exercise with a fitness specialist, massage, acupuncture, a positive attitude, and mindfulness as he learns to navigate his new way of being. He makes choices every day to view life as a positive experience. He now feels his disability is a source of strength and resilience.
In Oriental Medicine, I use the term right relationship as the goal for healing. The body is seen as a series of energy channels (meridians), each with its specific functions that help to maintain homeostasis. As we live life through the seasons, through our work, family, emotional and physical stresses, our body falls out of right relationship with one or more channels of energy falling out of balance with the others. Acupuncture, with its function of moving energy, and herbal formulas aim to re-calibrate and invite the meridians back into right relationship with each other. Once back in right relationship within, we feel better, more resilient, and we experience more energy. We can then better manage our particular challenges with a sense of being on course.
Our health and healing are much like flying an airplane or driving a vehicle. We are never totally on course, we make progress to our destination by making continuous corrections with the steering wheel until we reach our destination. So it is with our inner balance or right relationship. Living life pulls us in different directions, by making ongoing corrections in our self-care, practicing those activities that feed our well-being, and knowing that our health is a fluctuating experience we find our way.
We can be involved in deep healing right now, today. We don't need to be sick or in pain to be healing. For today, we can begin to discover what healing is for us and be better prepared when challenges do arise.
Some practices that, for me are foundational for my own inner healing are gratitude, kindness, and appreciation. I, also, choose to live my life feeding my soul, my emotional self, and my physical self through exercise, meditation, and writing daily in a journal. I attempt to live fully engaged and doing those things that allow me to experience flow and aliveness. I nurture my relationships and reach out to community. I feed my intellect with ongoing learning and asking important questions. Consider which practices you could begin to do to encourage your own healing, even if your health is not currently challenged.
I love this post! Thank you so much for writing it. As a certified positive psychology practitioner and life coach I was pondering the question " what will I say to my group of elderly people if they ask me about living with pain when I give my Positive Aging workshop this week and in the fall at the 92nd street y?" Your beautiful article is my must read answer! I am of course giving them gratitude, journaling, meaning and purpose, kindness, connection etc. this is a great answer to a question they may ask.


The IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Summit Team Finals presented by AMSOIL season wraps up this weekend with two huge Team Finals events at Memphis International Raceway in Tennessee and Piedmont Dragway in North Carolina.
Memphis International Raceway will host the Division 2 West Summit Team Finals this weekend with 16 teams vying for the team championship. Last year Memphis International Raceway won the team event by one point over London Dragway. In North Carolina, Piedmont Dragway will host a Team Finals event for the second week in a row as the racers of Division 1 come to town. In 2013, Maryland International Raceway bested Motor Mile Dragway by 11 points to take the team win.


how to turn on a pc fan using an xbox 360 remote?
hi there and thanks for looking.
I do believe I have exactly what you are looking for, this Instructable has two circuits that will turn on a fan, and they will work with any remote. In step 6 the circuit turns on the fan and keeps the fan on until you turn off the fan with the remote.
Simply use a Klixon thermal switch to control a quiet squirrel_cage fan right off the mains !
Be sure to select the temperature of the Klixon to activate the fan carefully.
Klixons are used to control in wall gas heater fans.
Use a thermostat in the box.


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Synergus ibericus é uma espécie de insetos himenópteros, mais especificamente de vespas pertencente à família Cynipidae.

A autoridade científica da espécie é Tavares, tendo sido descrita no ano de 1920.

Trata-se de uma espécie presente no território português.

Referências
 Synergus ibericus - de Jong, Y.S.D.M. (ed.) (2013) Fauna Europaea version 2.6. Web Service available online at http://www.faunaeur.org (consultado em 12 de janeiro de 2014).

Ligações externas

 Synergus ibericus - Biodiversity Heritage Library - Bibliografia
 Synergus ibericus - NCBI Taxonomy Database
 Synergus ibericus - Global Biodiversity Information Facility
 Synergus ibericus - Encyclopedia of Life

Himenópteros de Portugal
ibericus
Animais descritos em 1920


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import br.com.ayres.scalaandroid.R;

public class HolderHelloWorld {

    private TextView tvHelloWorld;

    private Activity mView;

    public HolderHelloWorld(final Activity view) {
	mView = view;
	initialize();
    }

    private void initialize() {
	tvHelloWorld = (TextView) mView.findViewById(R.id.tv_hello_world);
    }

    public void putText(final String text) {
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An Final Guide To Acing A Gun Management Essay
What is wrong with the next thesis assertion for an argumentative essay? I suppose there ought to be stricter gun-control laws. Gun control issues the regulation of the issuance, use, and switch of firearms because of the increased risk in terms of terrorist attacks and mass shootings. The debate, due to this fact, entails proponents for the regulation of firearms with a section additionally opposing its regulation. As such, students can form their opinions and assist these through essays with a view of making an attempt to persuade the viewers about their positions.
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Also, "The law will increase the jail time period for criminals convicted of utilizing guns whereas committing a crime". In addition, this law was revised in 1986 to permit interstate sales of rifles and shotguns. This revision to permitted ammunition to be bought by mail. After trial and error with these present laws, ultimately new laws have been created.
It's superior to have such quite lots of sources for analysis, isn't it? Evidence of the effectiveness of firearms as a self-defense tool may be seen in numerous studies. For instance, in accordance with a study in 2000, an estimated 989,883 U.S. citizens used some form of gun to defend themselves .
Furthermore a dichotomy was proposed between tyranny and armed citizens. According to the NRA then, it's straightforward to level a despotic fashion of presidency in opposition to residents who are defenseless in terms of firearms. According to others, the same is true of victims of crime. Not permitting citizens to possess weapons allowed citizens to turn into victimized either by crime or their government. In the present time, President Obama has shown curiosity in the strengthening of the legal guidelines and gun control measures. But, the truth lies in the truth that the enactment of the law is possible solely when the legislation is utilized on the federal level.
Ask each group to use the Policy Evaluation Guidelines shown beneath. When the class reconvenes as complete, ask students to create a comprehensive policy, including the most effective elements (and/or discarding the least effective) from every category. Guns are way more prone to harm members of the owner's family than provide protection towards criminals. Criminals use guns as a outcome of handguns are so readily available. They will proceed to make use of guns as lengthy as there's little management over their sale and possession. Others would argue that the role of law is not primarily to alter behavior, however to mirror the behavioral norms that a society professes.
The authors encourage a reevaluation of college culture. Further, they contend, faculties need to create opportunities for college kids to have the ability to express themselves and assert their social status in productive, nonviolent methods. Gun control advocates have been heartened by Biden's nomination of David Chipman to go the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Chipman's nomination was withdrawn, nonetheless, following political opposition from gun rights organizations over Chipman's previous work with gun management organizations Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords.
It has turn out to be conventional for professors to have their college students write essays on sociocultural or sociopolitical matters recently. Some well-liked topics embrace gender inequality, LGBT and women's rights, and public well being. So, it's hardly a surprise that you could be asked to write down a gun management essay. It is excessive time the three branches of the federal authorities, along with the states, sought a transparent reinterpretation of "well-regulated militia". It cannot be that those that effected this modification "authorized" what was just lately witnessed in Las Vegas.


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Saeed Al Tayer highlights efforts to transform Dubai into carbon-neutral economy by 2050
DUBAI, 31st October, 2021 (WAM) -- Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), emphasised that Dubai has an ambitious plan for the next 30 years to achieve zero carbon emissions and reach 100 percent of clean energy by 2050.
Al Tayer made these remarks in his keynote speech at the World Cities Day, which was organised by the UN Habitat, Dubai Executive Council, and The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) with the theme 'Better City, Better Life,' at Expo 2020 Dubai. That was part of the Urban and Rural Development Week, which brings together leaders, experts and specialists to discuss the challenge the world's existing cities and communities face and explores how to transform the way we move, build, consume and live in the habitats of the future. The World Cities Day addressed many topics including adapting to climate change and enhancing the resilience of cities, especially after recovering from COVID-19 crisis. A large number of local and international officials, CEOs, experts and scientists took part in the event.
"Under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, we are turning challenges into promising opportunities. During Expo 2020 Dubai, the UAE announced a strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, making the UAE the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to do so. We will do this by intensifying the nation's efforts to achieve sustainable economic growth with a direct positive impact on the GDP. in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to promote the transformation of Dubai to a carbon-neutral economy by 2050, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, has approved an in-depth study on how the Emirate of Dubai can achieve carbon neutrality (Net Zero Emissions) by 2050 through a clear strategy and roadmap to transform Dubai into a centre of excellence in the essential new technologies to achieve zero carbon emissions and reach 100 percent of clean energy by 2050. Dubai has an ambitious plan for the next thirty years. Programs and mechanisms have been developed for the next period. It includes the energy and water sectors, transportation, industry, buildings, and waste. The plan also includes all the necessary enablers, regulations and R&D," Al Tayer said.
"The 'Projects of the 50' initiative launched by our wise leadership aims to diversify and strengthen the UAE's economy. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has praised the public and private sectors for their robust response to the wide-ranging challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The UAE has presented a global role model in dealing with crises and overcoming challenges. It made significant achievements with its flexibility and efficiency; presenting best practices that will bring about fundamental positive changes to our planet. Despite the pandemic, we maintained our business continuity by implementing our sustainable projects and initiatives, as well as mitigating climate change by balancing economic development and preserving a clean, healthy, safe, and sustainable environment," Al Tayer added.
"Cities around the world are increasingly suffering from the effects of climate and other challenges; such as floods, droughts, sea level rise, heatwaves, landslides, and storms. In the UAE, we have a clear strategies and plans to deal with climate change and address its overall impact. Promoting a climate-resilient economy to face climate change is a prerequisite for the UAE and Dubai to make this transformation. Dubai Government works closely with organisations that are addressing climate change and its impact, and has also set mitigation and adaptation plans for the Emirate. One of these plans is the Dubai Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. Our plans are well aligned with this strategy based on our Climate Change Resilience Plan to assess and realistically forecast climate change. The plan identifies existing mitigation measures, preventative controls, and measures to ensure resilience in the future, as well as address the impact of various climate change drivers. The UAE has launched pioneering projects to diversify its clean energy mix. These include all available clean and renewable energy sources and technologies such as solar photovoltaic systems, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), green hydrogen production using solar power, pumped-storage water technology, electricity generation from wind power, as well as peaceful nuclear power," he added.
Al Tayer said that in 2019, Dubai once again proved its commitment and efforts to ensuring city sustainability, through Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), by achieving a platinum rating in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Cities certification awarded by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Dubai is the First City in the Arab world and the Middle East and North Africa to obtain this certification. Last September, Dubai was ranked first globally for its resilience and recognised as a role model for sustainability by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The award is presented to the best global cities in the efficiency of measures that enhance resilience and reduce risks. Dubai joined the world's C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, becoming part of an elite group of the world's cities committed to fighting climate change. This is a recognition of the city's advanced role in environmental protection. Dubai also achieved significant reductions in carbon emissions. Net CO2 emissions in Dubai decreased by 22 percent in 2019, two years ahead of the target of the Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy 2021 to reduce carbon emissions by 16 percent in 2021. The Dubai Demand Side Management Strategy 2030, which has 11 programmes, achieved significant results between 2011 and 2020. In 2020, the annual per capita consumption of electricity decreased by 23 percent, and water consumption lowered by 21 percent compared to 2010. The total savings were 25 TWh of electricity and 40 billion imperial gallons of desalinated water, equivalent to a reduction of 11.5 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions for the same period.
Al Tayer said that Dubai continues to roll out the phases of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world. It is based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model and has a planned capacity of 5,000 megawatts by 2030. We also commissioned the Green Hydrogen project at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai. "We are also developing an ambitious strategy for green hydrogen production to increase its uses in all suitable applications in the short, medium and long term until 2050."
Dubai is taking a unique approach to its evolution into a smart city that always seeks to improve its inhabitants' quality of life. We aim to build a city where advanced technology plays a major role in providing smart services that deliver a better quality of life for everyone. We are working to achieve the goals of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in March 2021, which outlines an integrated roadmap for sustainable urban development to make Dubai the world's best place to live. This is why Dubai has been a pioneer in developing platforms for partnerships to present the best global experiences in green economy and technologies, and identify the best investment and trade opportunities. DEWA and the Green Economy Organisation organised the 7th World Green Economy Summit under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the theme 'Galvanising Action for a Sustainable Recovery,' in the first Week of Expo 2020 Dubai.
"I thank the UN Habitat, The Executive Council of Dubai, and The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. I am sure this event will significantly showcase ambitious initiatives, diverse solutions, and best practices for a green and resilient urban recovery in the Middle East and Africa and around the world," concluded Al Tayer.
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Q: Change theme on material ui react template I purchased a material ui react theme (https://material-ui.com/store/previews/material-app/). It includes a number of themes such as dark, light, blue, indigo etc. By default it is set to "Dark" but can't figure out how to change it globally to "Light". I've searched online everywhere and played around but just cant figure it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

A: Have a look here.
For example:
const darkTheme = createMuiTheme({
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A: as it is paid will not able to solved it by sharing code.
In general, Template must contain default configuration value for theme (defaultTheme), to find it do following
as you shared link there is icon at bottom-left
you can check in app code where is this located and on click how the theme is applied. You will find default configuration where you need to update Light instead of Dark


Despite a language barrier, a heavy work load and a midnight shift at Wal-Mart, brothers Baldev and Karanveer Rathore still managed to make the Pierpont Community & Technical College's President's and Dean's list.
The brothers, who emigrated from India in 2015, came to Fairmont to study information technology, which they both major in. They said that their stay in America has been great, with each day bringing new surprises.
After their studies, Baldev and Karanveer go home to Morgantown, where they work the third shift at Wal-Mart three nights a week. After a short sleep, they're ready to do it all again the next day.
Upon graduation, the brothers plan to attend West Virginia University to attain a four-year degree. After that, the two hope to stay in the United States, Karanveer looking to have a general information technology job while Baldev hopes to enter the health sector.
The brothers said that due to their work and school schedule, they have very little free time, but they do have some hobbies they enjoy.
Baldev said that they have 36 other family members in the country, many of whom live in Minnesota.
One of the biggest problems in coming to the United States, the brothers said, was that in India, British English is often taught instead of American English, making it harder to understand American accents and slang.
In their two years at Pierpont, Baldev and Karanveer have twice had class with Pierpont information technology instructor Matthew DeMaria, who also spoke about common issues with foreign students and the language barrier.
On top of that, DeMaria explained that many terms and conversations related to information technology and cyber security are hard for full English speakers to understand, let alone someone who is still learning the language.
However, DeMaria said that the Rathore brothers have not had those problems with English and are truly exemplary in class.
DeMaria said that he's had several conversation with the brothers on certain barriers they may face in the future, primarily attaining a higher level job in the country.
"They're U.S. citizens, but they weren't born in this country," DeMaria said. "There's different levels of clearance, and based on your background, some of those are easier to get than others … The less cookie-cutter American your past is, the more difficult it tends to be to get past some of those hurdles.
Despite the potential challenges, the Rathore brothers aren't afraid to push forward. They look forward to continuing their studies at Pierpont and their lives in the United States and, when asked, had a key piece of advice for any other foreign student hoping to move to America.


It's finally here. Ever since UAH and the WCHA released the 2013-14 schedule seven months ago, we've had this series circled on our calendars. It's time to begin our new era against our longtime rivals.
Typically, "Catching the Game" will let you know about how you can follow all the action. That's great for road games, but for home games, we can't stress it enough: WE WANT YOU THERE. One of the building blocks to get the program to where we want it to be is you, so get your tickets now.
Remember that for tonight's game, the first 500 fans receive a free UAH T-shirt, free schedule magnet, and free poster.
If you simply can't make it (or don't live nearby), you can watch the games online with WCHA TV on America One Sports. You can get a season pass that will allow you to watch all conference games for all 10 WCHA teams.
For audio only, you can listen to the games online with the Beaver Radio Network. You can also follow @UAHHockey and @UAHChargers on Twitter for updates, or live statistics on UAHChargers.com.
Bemidji State leads the all-time series 38-28-4. The last meetings were in Bemidji on Dec. 16-17, 2011, with BSU winning 3-0 and 5-0. UAH is 19-13-3 against the Beavers at the VBC. The last series in Huntsville was Jan. 7-8, 2011, with BSU winning 3-1 and UAH winning 4-3.
UAH was idle last week after losing to Northeastern 9-1 and 3-2. Bemidji State was swept at home last week by third-ranked Minnesota 6-3 and 5-1.
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Mike Darnell Talks Fox Exit, 'American Idol,' Whether 'X Factor' Was a Mistake
The network's alternative programming chief says he wants to explore "hands-on" opportunities
Jethro Nededog | May 24, 2013 @ 4:41 PM	Last Updated: July 24, 2014 @ 12:38 PM
Fox sent a wave through the television ranks when it announced on Friday that Mike Darnell, its alternative programming president, is leaving the network at the end of June.
After 18 years with the network, Darnell decided not to renew his contract. And he tells TheWrap that the timing of his exit wasn't related to his biggest hit "American Idol's" declining ratings.
"That had nothing at all to do with my decision," he said. "'Idol' is a phenomenon, it's historic."
Darnell led "Idol" to an astonishing eight-year run as the top show on television, which ended only last year when it was bumped by NBC's "Sunday Night Football." It helped inspire a slew of other musical competitions around the globe, including Simon Cowell's "X Factor," which launched a U.S. edition on Fox in 2011.
"When I was a kid, I dreamed of being part of something historic like M.A.S.H.," he said. "Well, now I have. I'm incredibly proud of this show."
Also read: Fox's Mike Darnell, Alternative Programming Chief, Exiting Network
In its eleventh year, the show continues to earn enviable ratings, despite its slide since last season. TheWrap reported that talent show would once again be overhauled by letting go of the four judges, among other format changes. But, Darnell said that "nothing has been decided."
"We're still in the very preliminary planning stages," he told us.
Additionally, he concedes that "The X Factor" and "American Idol" compete with each other (as every similar show on TV does), but he doesn't regret bringing the second talent show to Fox.
"First of all, I wasn't going to let Simon Cowell leave the network," Darnell said. "And 'The Voice' was coming whether or not we brought on 'The X Factor.'"
Also read: Fox's 'X Factor' Confirms New Judges Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio
Under his watch, the network took bigger risks on its unscripted fare and saw successes with its Gordon Ramsay culinary franchise, including "Hell's Kitchen." Darnell has many shows he's proud of, but others that have become lessons.
"I'm proud of 'Joe Millionaire' and 'So You Think You Can Dance,' but there have been missteps," he conceded. "'Who's Your Daddy?'"
The 2005 reality show placed an adopted person in a room with 25 men, one of whom, yes, is the person's biological father. Amid low ratings and bad press, Fox canceled the show mid-run.
"A controversial show doesn't get ratings unless the controversy is in the show like fights on 'Real Housewives,' not just about the show like in the case of 'Who's Your Daddy?' Controversy doesn't always drive ratings," he said.
Darnell had been known for having "tacky" tastes — his word, not ours — but said he really can't compete with cable reality shows.
"I saw 'My Strange Addiction' the other day and this woman was eating her mattress," he said.
The outgoing exec has signed on with agency WME, but said he's taking the next few weeks to figure out what he wants to do next.
Also read: 'American Idol' Judges Notably Absent From Fox's Upfront
"I've been hands-on before, but as an executive," he said. "My next step could be in the entrepreneurial space, creating something and being hands-on."
As for whether his future includes a move to another network, Darnell said, "Anything is possible."
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Whatever the truth of their relationship it's clear that José Mourinho expected more of fight from Romelu for his Chelsea career. On paper there was an opportunity this summer. Last season proved the desperate need for a striker of Lukaku's quality what with Schürrle, Ba and Eto'o never moving from "handy" to "prolific" and Fernando Torres being Fernando Torres. After a highly promising season on loan at Everton where he became a huge part of their emergence from the Moyes mist that had moved a few miles down the M62, there seemed to be a round peg for a round hole already on Chelsea's books.
But something never felt quite right. José had already questioned the attitude of a player he felt should have placed more stock in fighting for a first team place than a loan to somewhere with one virtually guaranteed. There should have been no shock in Romelu's desire to play however; he ended his first season at Stamford Bridge openly stating how disappointed he had been with a lack of opportunity and then while on loan at West Brom made it clear he wanted to return to Chelsea with a guarantee of games. This is a footballer that wants to play football and always has. This is no bad thing.
At Everton last season he proved to be a highly effective Premier League striker. Statistics never tell the full story but 15 goals and 6 assists in 31 games is impressive. Stats to one side there was also what your saw with your own eyes; the move to the right of a front three that destroyed Arsenal at Goodison Park, a very promising and still developing understanding with Ross Barkley, really good striker's goals against Manchester City, Southampton and Newcastle, a brace in the heat of a Merseyside derby, and an excellent work rate and attitude throughout. This was enough to convince Everton to spend big to secure him on a permanent basis, and it's time to start repaying that transfer fee (football cliché 101 right there).
His form last season, slightly hampered by an injury whilst at his best, saw him go to the World Cup with Belgium this summer. Whilst in Brazil he fell in line with the slight disappointment of the Red Devils campaign but did produce some good moments, most notably a terrific finish in Belgium's game with the USA that emerged as many people's favourite match of Brazil'14. Internationally he remains in direct competition with the gradually returning to form Christian Benteke, if they can find a way to play in tandem that looks like a very good strike partnership in the making. They are similar in many ways so it may prove to be one or the other, meaning his assertion that he must play as often as possible could prove to be a very sensible view to take.
After the World Cup came the move to Everton and to a safer first-team position away from the politics of his status at Stamford Bridge. He needs to take this chance and after a slow start his recent form has been much improved. He's young, played a lot of football last season and spent the summer at the World Cup so fatigue demands that this could be a less high profile year, but he looks like a man happy in his surroundings and in a system that uses him well. At just 21 he has already moved for transfer fees amounting to over £40 million, it feels like time to settle away from the transitive nature of a loan, play and continue to work as hard as he has to date. José might, *might*, just live to regret not putting his fabled arm around Romelu a bit more.