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Draganfly Commences Drone Pilot Training Program at Alabama State University
Los Angeles, CA., Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) ("Draganfly" or the "Company"), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce that its Drone Pilot Training program is now being offered at Alabama State University (ASU) in Montgomery, Alabama.
Currently in week three of the nine-week course, Draganfly is sharing its vast industry knowledge with select ASU faculty members and students, which includes those in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) and various STEM academic programs. Draganfly's team is comprised of leaders who have decades of experience in aviation, robotics, and engineering.
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"ASU made history last year by becoming the first university in the United States to implement Draganfly's Vital Intelligence technology to keep our campus safe during the pandemic," said Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr., President of ASU. "Draganfly continues to keep our students top of mind by ensuring they are properly prepared for a drone-filled future. We look forward to the continued collaboration with Draganfly."
The program includes a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 drone preparation course. To fly drones under the FAA's Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Rule (Part 107), a Remote Pilot Certificate must be obtained. The certificate demonstrates that pilots understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones. It is also inclusive of specific skills for sensors, software, and missions as it relates to varied specific high demand drone operations like emergency response, delivery, and security.
As of October 18, 2021, FAA data found that more than 865,600 drones have been registered in the U.S. and nearly 249,000 remote pilots have been certified.
"It is an honor to further expand our partnership with ASU. From sophomores to PhD experts, the Drone Pilot Training program teaches future generations how to solve real world problems through the proper operation of unmanned aerial vehicles," said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. "With the help of ASU and their association within the HBCU community we see a lot of potential to grow this program into a national footprint of drone pilot training at the university level."
"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from the experts at Draganfly. Drones continue to play a significant role in everyday life, and it is essential that we understand how to safely operate them," said Angela, an ASU student.
Following the end of the pilot project in the winter, ASU is expected to add the course to its continuing education program. Draganfly's Drone Pilot Training program will also be commercialized next year.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is the creator of quality, cutting-edge drone solutions, software and AI systems that revolutionize the way organizations can do business and service their stakeholders. Recognized as being at the forefront of technology for over 20 years, Draganfly is an award-winning, industry-leader serving the public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping and surveying markets. Draganfly is a company driven by passion, ingenuity, and the need to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to its customers around the world with the goal of saving time, money, and lives.
For more information on Draganfly, please visit us at www.draganfly.com .
For additional investor information visit https://www.thecse.com/en/listings/technology/draganfly-inc , https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/dpro or https://www.boerse-frankfurt.de/aktie/draganfly-inc .
Arian Hopkins
Email: media@draganfly.com
Email: info@draganfly.com
About Alabama State University
Founded in 1867, ASU is a comprehensive, regional institution offering students from across the nation and around the globe a world-class education. ASU's learning experiences are holistic and are designed to develop intellectual, as well as social, moral, cultural and ethical values. ASU graduates are equipped with the skills, insights, attitudes and practical experiences that will enable them to become well-rounded, contributing citizens, fully qualified to take their places in their chosen professions and in service to humanity.
For more information about Alabama State University, visit www.alasu.e d u .
Kenneth Mullinax, Director, Media Relations & Public Information
Email: kmullinax@alas u .edu
This release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the Company's Drone Pilot Training program. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out here in, including but not limited to: the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 on the Company's business, operations and financial condition, the successful integration of technology, the inherent risks involved in the general securities markets; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions, liability, competition, loss of key employees and other related risks and uncertainties disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent filings filed with securities regulators in Canada on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com . The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents managements' best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.


Last Valentine's Day, Home Depot and Lowes locations across the country were swarmed by beekeepers, gardeners, and other bee-lovers. The bee activists delivered valentines bearing thousands of signatures asking these stores to stop selling pesticides containing neonicotinoids and plants treated with neonicotinoids. So what are they and what makes them so terrible?
Since their introduction in the 1990s, neonicotinoids have become the most popular insecticides, available in dozens of formulations. They are systemic, which means that plants treated with them absorb the chemical into every part of the plant from root to leaf to flower. A seed treated with a neonic will express the poison in every tissue, including its nectar and pollen.
While neonics are less toxic to animals, to insects they are neurotoxins. Even if they don't immediately die, bees exposed to them may twitch, become disoriented, forget where they found food, or lose the ability to smell sweetness.
The most insidious aspect of neonics is their persistence. The two most common ones, imidacloprid and clothianidin, can remain deadly in plants and soil for years after just one application. The others, thiamethoxam, acetamiprid, and dinotefuran, linger for months. This is how supposedly "bee-friendly" plants for sale at nurseries have turned out to be bee-enemies.
Even if you don't use pesticides at all, there is no requirement to label plants or seeds that have been treated with neonicotinoids. Nor is there a short list of pesticide brands containing them. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation lists some of the most common ones, and many more are in this report issued by Friends of the Earth. So when you shop for seeds from your favorite catalogs, or look for plants at your local garden center, ask if the plants or seeds have been treated with neonicotinoids.
I have begun asking, and where I have found sources of untreated seeds and plants, I have added them to the Bee-Safe pages. I hope this helps you plant lots of flowers for the bees.
I am a writer and gardener. I never cease to be amazed by the wonder and beauty of bees.
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I am a Waltham bee keeper. I would like to join your group.
Hi Maria! If you'd like to join Friends of Bees, our next meeting is at the Watertown Free Public Library, this Saturday Feb. 22 from 3-5.


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April Meeting – Lisa Moscarelli
Lisa began her media career as a TV news reporter with WTVM in Columbus Georgia and later worked for KPRC-TV in Houston. She spent 11 years in broadcast sales; working for now Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, planning and producing campaigns, and in these roles honed her writing and production skills, as well as "the art of the media deal". She co-founded Cohn-Moscarelli Marketing and Communications in 1999, which by 2011 was ranked by volume among Houston's, top 5 advertising agencies by "The Houston Business Journal".
In May of 2012 Thompson Reuters purchased Cohn-Moscarelli. Lisa was free to begin Moscarelli Media. Her latest venture is dedicated to helping clients develop integrated branding and media strategies across multiple platforms from YouTube to Nightly News. Her mission is to build a bridge between traditional and online media campaigns with relative measures and unified messages that can be analyzed, tracked and converted into sales.
Lisa received her B.A. in Communications from the University of Houston, and makes her home in Houston. She is a multiple Telly Award Winning TV Producer and also a recording artist and songwriter. She loves all things family, children, cooking, and singing. She's a proud member of The Lakewood Church choir.
We're not saying that we can do all this work ourselves. It's God who enables us to do all we do.
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The UITP Waterborne Transport Platform has been established to support our members by collecting and sharing expertise and best practices on a variety of topics relating to this unique mode of transport.
In early June 2018, the Platform published a UITP Report on pier design and maintenance, entitled Piers and Pontoons for Passenger Waterborne Transport. The aim of this report is to provide a general overview of piers collected from the members of the Waterborne Transport Platform (including public transport operators and authorities from all over the world), presenting several case studies describing pier facilities, safety equipment, general maintenance and the relationship between pier owners and vessel operators.
Piers are defined as a structure with a deck built out over water and used as a landing place for vessels. They are essential elements in the services of waterborne passenger transport and are an integral part of the system. Their configuration and location will have an influence on passengers' choice to use water transport services. Thus, understanding the different types of piers in terms of design, as well as best practices to keep them well-maintained, safe and secure is incredibly important.
In addition, the UITP Waterborne Transport Platform, in partnership with NYCEDC (New York Economic Development Corp.) will be hosting an interactive workshop in New York City on the topic of Energy Efficiency in Waterborne Transport. All are invited to attend to discuss the latest developments in the sector related to cleaner vessels.
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Fri. Jan 13, 2023
Afresh Technologies and Albertsons Companies Roll Out AI-Powered Platform to More Than 2,000 Stores
Tue. Jan 3, 2023
Albertsons Companies Provides Update on Legal Proceedings in State of Washington
Fri. Dec 23, 2022
UNLIMEAT's Plant-Based Korean BBQ and Pulled Pork Launching at Albertsons Stores in the USA
Thu. Dec 22, 2022
Albertsons Companies Provides Updates on Legal Proceedings Surrounding Special Dividend
Mon. Dec 19, 2022
Albertsons Companies Issues Statement Regarding Washington Supreme Court's Decision
Wed. Nov 9, 2022
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement Regarding U.S. District Court for District of Columbia's Ruling
Wed. Oct 26, 2022
Beyond Meat® Debuts Revolutionary Plant-Based Beyond Steak™
Tue. Oct 18, 2022
Albertsons Companies, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results
Thu. Sep 22, 2022
DoorDash Unveils New Partnerships with Top Grocers and Retailers
Mon. Aug 15, 2022
Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls Select Store-Prepared Sandwiches
Tue. Jul 26, 2022
Albertsons Companies, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results
Wed. Mar 30, 2022
Albertsons Companies Helps Expand Affordable Access to Fresh Food and Wellness Products
Fri. Feb 18, 2022
DoorDash Introduces Express Grocery Delivery Service with Albertsons Companies
Afresh Technologies, the world's leading fresh food technology company, and Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) announced today the completion of an enterprise rollout of the Afresh predictive ordering and inventory management platform across nearly all of Albertsons Cos.' banner stores across the country. The system was fully deployed in more than 2,000 stores in seven months, far less than the three to five years typically required for large-scale enterprise software implementations in the grocery industry...
Jan 13 7:43 AM, General News
Afresh Technologies
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) ("Albertsons Cos." or "the Company") announced that the State of Washington Supreme Court has granted the Company's motion to hold an expedited review of the temporary restraining order ("TRO") against the Company's previously announced $6.85 per common share Special Dividend (the "Special Dividend"). The date for the review has been moved forward to January 17, 2023, having previously been set for February 9, 2023.
Albertsons Cos. continues to maintain that the claim brought by the Attorney General of the...
Jan 3 8:57 AM, General News
UNLIMEAT, a leading plant-based meat brand from Korea, is accelerating its entry into the US market, and has announced that they will begin selling in 1,500 Albertsons stores nationwide starting on January 5th. The products to be launched include plant-based Korean BBQ and two flavors of pulled pork, which are the company's most popular products.
UNLIMEAT Korean BBQ is a substitute meat targeting beef brisket. Most plant-based products sold in the United States are beef patties...
Dec 23 7:35 AM, General News
UNLIMEAT
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) ("Albertsons Cos." or "the Company") announced that on December 19, 2022, the State of Washington Supreme Court set a date for the review of the temporary restraining order ("TRO") against the Company's previously announced $6.85 per common share Special Dividend (the "Special Dividend"). The Washington Supreme Court, sitting en banc, will review the appeal of the Attorney General of the State of Washington on February 9, 2023. The TRO will remain in effect until there is a further order...
Dec 22 10:18 AM, General News
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) ("Albertsons Cos." or "the Company") today announced that the State of Washington Supreme Court has continued the temporary restraining order ("TRO") against the Company's previously announced $6.85 per common share Special Dividend (the "Special Dividend") while the Washington Supreme Court considers if it will hear the state's appeal. The TRO will remain in effect until there is a further order issued by the Court.
Albertsons Cos. has filed a motion to expedite the Washington Supreme Court's review.
Albertsons Cos. continues to believe...
Albertsons Companies today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied the request by the California, Illinois and District of Columbia Attorneys General for a temporary restraining order ("TRO") against the Company's previously announced $6.85 per common share Special Dividend (the "Special Dividend"), originally scheduled to be paid on November 7, 2022.
Albertsons Cos. continues to seek to overturn the existing temporary restraining order granted by the Washington State Court on November 3, which was based on the incorrect assertion that...
Nov 9 9:32 AM, General News
Beyond Meat, Inc., a leader in plant-based meat, today announced the launch of Beyond Steak™, a new innovation designed to deliver the juicy, tender and delicious bite of seared steak tips with the added nutritional and environmental benefits of plant-based meat. Beyond Steak is launching at Kroger and Walmart stores nationwide, as well as at select Albertsons and Ahold divisions and other retailers across the country.
As the brand continues to popularize plant-based meat through a portfolio of industry-leading products, Beyond Meat enables consumers to...
Oct 26 9:25 AM, General News
New Retail Product
Albertsons Companies, Inc. today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended September 10, 2022.
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2022 Highlights
- Identical sales increased 7.4%
- Digital sales increased 36%
- Loyalty members increased 16% to 31.8 million
- Net income of $343 million, or $0.59 per share
- Adjusted net income of $418 million, or $0.72 per share
- Adjusted EBITDA of $1,049 million
"Our team continued to deliver strong performance during the second quarter," said Vivek Sankaran, CEO. "Throughout the quarter, we continued to invest in..."
Over the last few years, we have accelerated our growth beyond restaurants, introducing on-demand grocery, convenience store, alcohol delivery, and more on the DoorDash app with partners including Albertsons Companies, Walgreens, BJ's Wholesale Club, Dollar General, and Wawa, creating more opportunities for retailers of all sizes to expand their digital offerings and reach consumers online. Today, there are more than 75,000 non-restaurant retail stores on the DoorDash platform across North America.
Today, we're excited to announce several new retail partners on DoorDash spanning multiple categories including grocery, convenience, sporting...
Sep 22 9:00 AM, General News
Grocery Retailers
Dollar General Corp
BJ's Wholesale Club
Albertsons Companies, in cooperation with the voluntary recall of King's Hawaiian pretzel roll products, is voluntarily recalling 18 store-prepared items made with King's Hawaiian pretzel rolls. The King's Hawaiian recall is out of an abundance of caution due to its potential for microbial contamination, including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. The King's Hawaiian recall announcement can be found here.
Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full...
Aug 15 9:50 AM, General News
Albertsons Companies, Inc. today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended June 18, 2022.
First Quarter of Fiscal 2022 Highlights
"In the first quarter, our teams continued to deliver strong operating and financial performance across all key metrics, and we continued to gain market share," said...
Jul 26 9:26 AM, General News
Albertsons Companies announced today that customers can now use supplemental benefits to purchase over-the-counter medications and fresh produce in the company's stores. The new program provides convenient access to customers using pre-paid cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans, employer incentives, healthcare providers, or local governments, furthering the company's commitment to support the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
"We are committed to offering solutions that deliver access to healthy produce and meals, reduce food insecurity and provide solutions for..."
Mar 30 9:15 AM, General News
Retail Expansion
DoorDash, the leading on-demand delivery platform, today introduced express grocery delivery, a new service that offers consumers faster and more convenient delivery of fresh groceries in under 30 minutes*, in partnership with Albertsons Companies, one of the nation's leading food and drug retailers. As part of this launch, consumers in more than 20 major cities across the U.S., including Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle and more, will now be able to access express grocery delivery from their local Albertsons Cos. banner stores including Safeway, Vons, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, and...
Feb 18 8:00 AM, General News
UB Consulting: Why the Rise in Egg Prices?
Mintec and Urner Barry combine to create a market leading Price Reporting Agency and Data Provider
New Retail Data Now Available on COMTELL!
How 10 of the Most-Read Stories of 2022 Capture the Year in Food
Urner Barry's Winter 2023 Reporter Issue Released; Read It Online For Free Now


Your flowers gorgeous! I love all the colors.
love the colors! this is making me want spring and summer so bad!
Omg I am having such a massive craving for candy right now! You have NO idea. These photos are so pretty (and now I know your lightness trick!), I love the colors you tend to go for!


The seventh annual Wingecarribee Shire Council Jobs and Careers Expo is set to take place this Tuesday the 21 June at the Mittagong RSL.
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor, Councillor Ken Halstead said the expo would showcase the region's career and employment options and provide information for prospective job seekers.
"The expo will feature local manufacturers, industry and mining representatives, finance and media experts, hospitality staff, Defence Force personnel and recruitment officers.
"There will be information on apprenticeships and traineeships and educational staff from regional universities will also be on hand with tips and advice on how to land your dream job," said the Mayor.
Hosted by the Southern Highlands Manufacturing Cluster and supported by Wingecarribee Shire Council, the free expo will be held at the Mittagong RSL at Bessemer Street on Tuesday the 21 June from 10am to 4.30pm.


Camp Nine Design was founded by creative husband and wife duo Jak and Knox Major and is based out of Nashville, TN. What started as a love for capturing the moments we shared together turned into a wide spanning commercial photography roster. Now C9D handles everything from Photography and Content Creation to Web Development.


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This multi-nutritional micro algae, also known as blue-green algae, offers an array of health benefits. Organika's 1000 mg pure premium grade Spriulina is packed with nutrients including protein, vitamins, trace minerals, essential amino acids, carotenoids, chlorophyll and enzymes complexes. This super food is often found in green food combinations; it can be taken on it's own for slimming, energy and overall better health.
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Pagala Karichu Tu is an upcoming Oriya movie by Sarthak Films. Directed by Susant Mani, the film stars Amlan Dash, Riya Dey and Siddhanta Mahapatra in lead roles.
Siddhanta is playing a negative role in this 12th production of Sarthak. This film will be released with Anubhav's Mental in this Durga Puja.
Bikash Das has scored the film's music for the lyrics by Srikant Goutam. Dialogues of Pagala Karichu Tu are also written by Srikant.
We will update more videos from 'Pagala Karichu Tu' oriya film on our website very soon.
Enjoy Mental movies,so very much.


A bird painted on a fake Brett Whiteley painting which sold for $2.5 million looked like a "wet rag", a court has heard.
Professor Robyn Sloggett, the director of the University of Melbourne's Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, is a key Crown witness in the fraud case against art dealer Peter Gant and art conservator Mohamed Aman Siddique.
Mr. Gant and Mr. Siddique are accused of taking part in a joint criminal enterprise to create and sell fake Whiteley paintings.


Luxe Midtown Atlanta, opened in 2008, and at the time was the NEWEST condominium construction that is less than a block from Piedmont Park, on 12th Street. (Azure on the Park and Alta on The Park are both Under Construction and For Rent Apartment buildings that will open in 2017) The building is what one may call a boutique building with only 116 homes, but it's floor plans, views and amenities are…fabulous!
Take a look at Luxe Midtown Atlanta!
Note: Beginning in 2017, Market Reports for this building will be added to this page, instead of appearing in a separate blog post and a link below. So current market information will always be listed below.
Luxe Midtown saw 22 home sales in 2016. Not seen very often in the condo market, but most of the listings were handled by one agent. That said, the days on the market in the building averaged 56 days. There were some longer listing times of 167, 179 and 195 days on the market. These were caused by concerns of what would happen to the views with the construction of Yoo on the Park and Alta on the Park, both rental apartment buildings that have gone up on either side of the building.
Six 1-bedroom homes sold in a range of $265,000 – $307,000. There was a 1-bedroom, 2 bath home that was formerly a 2 bedroom that sold for $405,000!
3 two-bedroom, 2 bath homes sold at $455,000, $463,000 and $515,000.
12 two-bedroom, 2.5 bath homes sold in a range of $510,000 – $850,000.
1 three-bedroom, 2.5 bath home sold for $675,000, with 1,887 square feet. In looking at all the past sales, we can't quite figure out why this 3 bedroom sold for such a low price.
Future sales may be impacted by the new construction on either side of the building. Time will tell.
Data last updated: 4/16/19 6:13 PM PDT.


A battery tender can take your charging process to the next level. The right choice will maintain a balanced, safe charge level and help keep your motorcycle operational, fresh, and efficient over the years. This article will help you find the best battery tender for your needs.
Before deciding you need one, it's a good idea to know exactly what a battery tender does. This charging device will connect to a standard outlet, then charge your motorcycle's battery "intelligently." It does this by transferring power while it keeps a safe charging level.
As time goes on, batteries lose their internal charge. So battery tenders are a must if your motorcycle is left inactive over long periods of time, such as the winter months. The main job of a battery tender, however, is to "tend" your motorcycle when you're away.
Battery tenders have circuitry controlled by microprocessors, along with internal sensors, enabling them to consistently check and change the level of your battery's charge as needed. Trickle chargers have been known to fry batteries and are now considered outdated technology, so many prefer a tender. Once you know the difference between a trickle charger and a battery tender and choose to purchase the latter, it's time to look at some different products.


The domain of financial analysis has got the primary objective to check the viability of a particular business, project or an assignment. The stability of the entity and/or its smooth functioning hugely depends on the availability of funds and their regular flow. The financial analysis aims at highlighting the prevailing financial status of the entity and prescribes for the measures to taken to go to the next level, both in short and long run. The nature of the analysis is necessarily quantitative, as it processes various numeric data relevant to the profitability of managing of the entity or the project.
The policy making and its implementation on various business centric issues are decided post financial analysis and its detailed reports. The purchasing of certain materials, and moderation of the inventory on a periodic basis – all such measures are guided by the features of the financial analysis. The production strategies and their innovation to make it a cost-effective affair is dependent on the quality of the financial analysis. The priority is to stress on innovation with the available funds.
Furthermore, it is very important to note that the financial analysis focus on the techniques to bring in more funds for the functioning of the business or the processing of a particular assignment. The sustained flow of funds makes it possible to run the business or to process a specific project without any hurdles on the monetary front.
The financial analysis also makes a good sketch about the need of acquisitions and/or renting certain section of the property, if required. The investment decisions are modulated as per the obtained reports of the financial analysis. The finer pints of capital lending are also dealt with in the framework of the financial analysis.
Sum and substance, the significance of financial analysis across the various layers of the business world is rapidly gaining momentum. So just browse through this site and have a look at various different types of financial analysis.


A Certified EFT Therapist can be listed on the ICEEFT Directory, upon completion of requirements and maintaining ICEEFT membership.
An ICEEFT endorsed EFT Externship led by a Certified EFT Trainer: 28-30 hours over 4 days.
Individual supervision by a Certified EFT Supervisor, Trainer or approved Supervisor Candidate, 8 hours. Individual supervision may be with two people. Also, four of these eight hours may be in a group supervision setting as long as the supervisee is presenting their own work, with the undivided attention of the supervisor. Supervision may be face to face or long distance. ICEEFT requires that every effort be made to protect confidentiality of the client. Any web based sharing of information or encryption of sessions must be done in accordance with the standard of the professional college of the supervisor. ICEEFT is not responsible for supervisor's actions in this regard.
Note: Therapists that are in isolated geographical areas that are unable to secure Core Skills Training need to write a letter to the ICEEFT Board requesting individual training plan.
Please review the Certification Application Requirements Checklist prior to submitting your application.
The fee for review and administration is $600.00. The fee is payable by Visa/Mastercard (please download form ) or by Cheque.
A summary of previous clinical training and experience – including: the number of cases treated, the clinical setting, and the type of supervision.
Copies of all relevant documents from the list of pre-requisites noted above.
Documented evidence of completion of the requirements.
A detailed case presentation, that will be reviewed by a Certified EFT Trainer from ICEEFT. This case presentation must include a 3 page conceptualization, plus two videotapes of two entire sessions (exceptions for submissions for audiotape can be made with a written request to the ICEEFT Board from an EFT supervisor or trainer on behalf of an individual therapist). The 20 minute video segment from Stage 1 process with a distressed couple and a 20 minute video segment from Stage 2 process with a distressed couple. Transcripts of all segments must be included. If more than one couple is presented, a case presentation is required for each couple.


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A man was fined $300 for not complying with elevated safe distancing measures after being caught chatting to a friend at a bubble tea store.
According to Shin Min Daily News, the 30-year-old civil servant ('Yami') had gone to Tiong Bahru Plaza to buy bubble tea for his family on Sunday (Apr 12).
Yami ran into a friend while waiting for his takeaway order outside the bubble tea store.
The pair started chatting, but failed to maintain a safe distance between each other.
Yami told Shin Min: "Enforcement officers suddenly appeared and asked us for our personal details. They checked our Identification Cards and issued us a summons each.
"There were a lot of people around at that time and everyone was watching us, so we quickly gave our particulars and left."
Both men received a summons that required them to pay a $300 fine before April 26.
Responding to media queries, Enterprise Singapore confirmed that it had issued summonses to two members of the public for violating safe distancing measures.
A photo of Yami's summons has gone viral online, along with unverified claims of why he was fined. The claims vary from message to message.
In one instance, a circulated message claimed that a man was fined for visiting his mother. Another variation, also fake, claimed that a man was fined after sending his girlfriend home.
Others claimed that enforcement officers had issued the summons after an unannounced home inspection detected people who were not living in the same household.
There was also a version claiming that the police had issued the fine at a road block, though this has been debunked by the authorities.
Yami refuted all these as "fake news" and acknowledged that he was fined because he did not adhere to safe distancing measures.
He also said he is unsure of how a photo of his summons was leaked online and told netizens not to believe any of the fake messages.
Messages about police fining motorists at road blocks over lack of safe distancing are untrue
Fake news: Man with HDB wristband accused of flouting Stay-Home Notice to drink beer
Man who told police 'don't touch me' arrested for not returning to welfare home, warned about safe distancing measures
Stomp fights fake news


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One room of this 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom property rent for $185 Per Week. Art Gallery, restaurants, Arts Centre, Hospital, Hagley Park, best Cheesemonger in NZ etc.all 5-7min in the area. We want flatmates Intelligent considerate outlook, interests as above. Independent..
This property is located in City Centre, Christchurch City, Canterbury,NZ. The house has Flat is fully furnished incl European W/M, gas hob to stove, microwave etc.. Currently we have 2 existing flatmates. Mature adults ex-Univ lecturer, well travelled.. For parking,Off-street parking with some provisos. Great for cyclists.. 1 bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom.
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Colorado Department of Education has compiled information regarding home education in the state. Included in the section are a copy of the law associated with homeschooling, some frequently asked questions about Colorado home schooling and their answers, and a listing of some home school support groups around the state. Also includes statistics related to home schooling in Colorado.
The Home School Legal Defense Association provides a brief summary of the homeschooling laws in Colorado. Includes a link to a legal analysis of laws relating to homeschooling in Colorado.
Provided by Concerned Parents of Colorado, this is a reprinting of the Colorado Revised Statutes pertaining to home education in the state of Colorado.
A look at the statutes governing homeschooling in Colorado provided by Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC).
Concerned Parents of Colorado (CPC) clarifies some of the debate posed by the home schooling community and certain private (nonpublic) schools in relation to the Bohl decision. Includes the background of the Bohl case, quotes from the judges' opinions in this matter, and the statutory requirements pertaining to nonpublic schools in Colorado.
Colorado Revised Statutes pertaining to home education provided by The Colorado Springs Homeschool Support Group (CSHSG).
Home-based education - legislative declaration - definitions - guidelines.
Assessments. See section 1.2-d-III for text relating to homeschooling.
Online access to complete text of Colorado statutes. Those pertaining to home education include: 22-33-104 (Compulsory school attendance); 22-33-104.5 (Home-based education - legislative declaration - definitions - guidelines); 22-7-409, 1.2-d-III (Assessments); and 22-32-116.5 (Extracurricular and interscholastic activities).


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Carl Miller - Keynote Speaker
Book Carl Miller as a keynote speaker. Carl Miller is an expert on the impact of digital technology on modern society and author of Death Of The Gods. For more information on technology speaker Carl Miller, contact VBQ Speakers founding agent Leo von Bülow-Quirk on leo@vbqspeakers.com or 0044 7833 727090.
Contact Us About Carl Miller
Carl Miller
Author, The Death Of The Gods
Digital tech's impact on society
Power in a digitalised world
Digital crime and cyber security
Risk and volatility in the digital age
Carl Miller is an award-winning author, pioneering technology researcher and expert on the impact of digital technology on modern society. He is co-founder and research director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media (CASM) at Demos, the UK's leading cross-party political think tank. Here, he and his team research the digital world's impact on politics, society, crime, journalism, warfare, business and our day-to-day lives.
His debut book, The Death of the Gods: The New Global Power Grab, won the 2019 Transmission Prize. During his research, he threw himself into the weirdest and wildest parts of the internet: he came face-to-face with hikikomori – 'the departed' - in South Korea who only live online; lived in a political-technology commune; had a knife held to his throat; and became involved in the struggle for control of an online assassination market. All to try and understand how digital technology is eroding traditional power structures, and how this process is changing our lives in ways we may not even have noticed.
Additionally, Carl has written for Wired, New Scientist, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and the Guardian. He is also the author of over a dozen major reports on the effect of the digital world on society and politics and how it can be studied. This includes the influence of the internet on radicalisation, policing and counter-terrorism, hate crime and social media, digital democracy, and changing identities and beliefs in the digital world.
Carl is an expert advisor on social media for the Care Quality Commission, the external social media expert for the UK Government Civil Contingencies Secretariat, a member of the Independent Digital Ethics Panel for Policing, and an external advisor on the current cross-Governmental review on the use of data science within the public sector. He is also a visiting research fellow at King's College, London.
CARL'S TALKS
From global businesses to governments, Carl's expertise on the digital revolution is in high demand from organisations seeking to understand how they can stay ahead of the curve. His speaking topics include:
The Hidden Reality of Power Today. How the most precious commodity of the digital age is being fought over, won, lost and transformed. From politics to journalism, business to crime, Carl will talk about his year-long journey to track down the nature of power today, show where it has gone and the shape it now takes.
Understanding risk and volatility in the Digital Age. Whether it is a crisis of law enforcement or the production of fake news, enormous disruptions to markets or the undermining of political systems, Carl will explain the important, and often hidden risks that digital technologies have created.
Digital crime and cyber security. Carl draws on going on a cyber-crime raid with the police, going to the largest annual gathering of hackers in Las Vegas, and even trying to do some cyber-crime himself to show how we're all living through an extraordinary moment: the worst crisis of law enforcement in the history of modern policing.
How to win the digital revolution. From hackers to cyber-criminals, citizen journalists to fake news merchants, information warriors to digital presidents, what are the lessons that we can all learn from those on the front-lines of the digital revolution?
Carl speaks about his new book, The Death Of The Gods (2019)
Carl Miller speaks about power in the digital age (2017)


Copass is the first global federation of collaborative spaces. Since the beginning of this year, they have organized four workation camps in Lisbon, Valencia, San Francisco and in Fuerteventura. The Copass Camps welcome everyone who enjoys travelling and working in beautiful places. The goal of their Workation Camps is for the participants to get together with people they can connect with and work together more efficiently while having a great time at a paradise-like spot. Who doesn't want that?
The local Coworking space, Hub Fuerteventura, provides fast wifi and ethernet connections along with access to printers. They also provide a meeting room where you can meet with other coworkers or make phone calls. Additionally, you can get free coffee there.
Depending on the package you choose, you have the option of getting a private room or shared room, but bathrooms are shared. The beach front villa is equipped with a shared kitchen and two big living rooms as well as an outside garden with barbecue.
During the camp everyone can manage their time freely. On the first day, you can join the welcome dinner while on the next day everyone will embark on a sailing and snorkeling trip (the cost of which is included in the price).
The Copass Camps are known for being fun and "extreme" extra activities that are physically challenging. For example, you can kitesurf, surf, bike, sail, hike, dive or watch whales.
The villa is located in Corralejo, a town and resort on the northern tip of Fuerteventura. The coworking space is just a 5-minute walk away and the beach is right around the corner.
The camp takes place in 1-group, 1-timeslot segments. There are 15 available spots but, since you stay in shared living spaces, there will be an extra 5-15 people who will join the group for community activities and dinners.
From the airport, you can reach Corralejo by bus (around 10€/90 min. trip) or by Taxi (Around 40€/30 min. trip). If you are going by bus however, you'll have to change buses in Puerto del Rosario.
In Fuerteventura, the Copass Camp will offer you the possibility of attending a photography workshop with the world class professional photographer, Stefano Borghi. You'll have the chance to improve your photography and photo-editing skills while exploring the magnificent landscapes of Fuerteventura.
Shared cooking is the norm in a communal kitchen. You can cook whatever you find locally and share the experience with other people.


As a libertarian anarchist, I will most likely vote to leave the EU on June 23rd. The EU, with its supranational corporatism and affirmation of legislation writ-large, goes against my fundamental principles, that of popular litigiousness expressed through common law and a belief in freed markets and radical decentralism. However, none of these principles are captured in the prevailing debates and discourses that currently surround the question of whether the UK should leave the European Union.
Instead, both the Leave and Remain campaigns are infected with neoliberal ideology, and both argue for some version of the economic status quo. The Remain campaign talks of the success of the UK economy, with extremely high levels of private debt and a developing housing bubble just waiting to burst, and how such success would be jeopardised if we were to exit the EU. Equally, the Leave campaign talks of similar economic successes but instead makes them out to be a sign of British economic strength that would last if the UK were to leave the EU. Thus both campaigns believe in the economic track the UK is on. The continuation of highly indebted individuals and businesses, and of highly leveraged banks who are not loaning capital. There is no radicalism in this debate, and little in the way of anti-establishment sentiments. Under this regime, if the UK were to leave things would be broadly the same, with Boris Johnson as the potential Prime Minister (a frankly frightening thought).
Further, the kind of individuals and groups that are backing both campaigns represent the crème de la crème of corporate capitalism. On the Remain side, you have the Confederation of British Industry, the definition of corporate vested interests. If there are onerous regulations (such as the minimum wage, restrictive health and safety codes, workplace 'liberalisation', etc.) you can guarantee this group fawns over it and pays good money to see it implemented. However, the Leave camp has an assorted list of hedge fund managers and multinationals backing it as well. The kinds of policies Leave campaigners are pushing include things like continued farm subsidies (which subsidise large, inefficient farming and land ownership), R&D investment (which is usually funnelled into corporate research and IP monopolies) and the development of a TTIP-like "free trade" agreement with America and assorted other countries.
The referendum debate has been moulded round these status quo policies. Unfortunately, many voters will go to the polls not with an ideological clarity of what they want to see in their communities and nation, but rather with the muddled lies of these campaigns which hold very similar opinions on most of the major issues. If we were to leave the EU on the current terms, government legislation (much of it being in line with European law) would dominate over common law. The regulatory harmonies that exist between the UK and the EU would not be removed, thus maintaining the entry barriers to a whole range of new firms and ownership regimes.
On June 23rd, I will be voting to leave, because I hope that if we were to exit the EU it could potentially kickstart a whole raft of decentralist ideas, moving toward community empowerment, voluntary taxation and freed markets. This is already being expressed in the Flexcit campaign. However, this debate over the EU is farcical, and proves that power is vested in the elites of both the UK and the EU. Neoliberal establishments won't be brought down by one vote, as this referendum blatantly shows.


Born and raised in New York City, Joe's passion for performance began as early as he can remember. Cultivated by the underground urban dance scene as an all-styles freestyler and rich introduction to Broadway theater thanks to his older sister, his influence spans the world of dance and the performing arts. Joe continued his passion for dance in Boston, pushing the envelope in traditional fraternity stepping and competition hip hop, all while studying mechanical engineering at MIT. Now in Los Angeles, after receiving his masters degree in architecture at SCI-Arc, Joe works as a professional dancer, choreographer, instructor, and creative director. His dual interests in both the technical and performative aspects of the entertainment industry continue to mesh as he explores the ever-present relationship of dance and architecture. His experience in both fields have afforded him unique opportunities as both performer and designer.
Joe has worked with several prominent artists and creatives; most recently he performed and choreographed step-stroll inspired movement for Beyonce's iconic Coachella performance as well as choreographed a step/stroll routine on So You Think You Can Dance (Season 15). His commercial and theatrical credits include The Voice, America's Got Talent, VH1 Streamy Awards, BET Awards, Disney Imagineering, Rihanna's ANTI Samsung campaign, Punchdrunk and numerous music videos and live performances with artists Nicki Minaj, Halsey, French Montana, Daddy Yankee, Dawn Richard, Jidenna, Taemin & more! Each opportunity has influenced Joe to pioneer this fast-rising brand of his own, Stroll Groove: a dance company and style born out of his stepping experience that incorporates built immersive environments and percussive choreography. Joe continues to establish his brand on both professional and community levels, teaching foundation classes and international workshops in the art of step performance entitled Step/Stroll at world-renowned studios like Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio. He also is an Adjunct Professor in the Commercial Dance Department at the Studio School in LA.


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Dozens Sickened In Daghestan In Fourth Mass Poisoning So Far This Year
March 10, 2021 13:20 GMT
By Caucasus.Realities
Three similar mass poisoning cases this year were related to what was officially called "the low quality of tap water." (illustrative photo)
MAKHACHKALA, Russia -- Dozens of residents in Russia's North Caucasus region of Daghestan have been hospitalized with signs of poisoning in the fourth such case since early January, raising questions about water quality in the region.
Daghestan's Health Ministry said on March 10 that 41 people from different parts of the region, including 32 children, were hospitalized in Daghestan's capital, Makhachkala, with symptoms consistent with poisoning, though it gave no further details.
Three similar mass poisoning cases this year were related to what was officially called "the low quality of tap water."
Last month, at least 89 residents of the village of Arani in central Daghestan were diagnosed with water poisoning.
In two similar cases in January, hundreds of people, including 200 children, were also diagnosed with poisoning from tap water and were treated at hospitals in the regional city of Buinaksk.
The chief of the Patient's Monitor social project, Zyautdin Uvaisov, told RFE/RL that the first unconfirmed reports of the mass poisoning brought "many years of the lack of quality control over drinking water" into focus.
"If the tap water's quality was evaluated in a timely manner and all necessary measures were enforced right after that, the situation would not be that critical," Uvaisov said, adding that many water pipes in Daghestan were built 50 years ago or more and are in need of repair or replacement.
The acting head of Daghestan, Sergei Melikov, said last month at a session of the Russian parliament's upper chamber, the Federation Council, that the quality of life in Daghestan is "worrisome," stressing that water from irrigation systems is often used for drinking due to the lack of delivery systems for potable water.
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While cats are not natural hosts for heartworms, they are still at risk for contracting them. Just like with dogs, heartworms are contracted through mosquito bites. As we've mentioned before, we're in prime mosquito territory. In areas that have mosquitoes, an incidence of 2-14% exist in cats.
Feline Heartworm Disease causes severe lung disease, heart failure, along with damage to other organs. Adult heartworms can grow to be 12 inches long. Cats will typically only have 1-3 adult worms, but they can have up to 6. It only takes 1-3 adult heartworms to cause the cat to collapse and die.
Cats are not natural hosts for heartworms. Their immune system is very reactive against heartworms and this makes it next to impossible to detect microfilaria in an infected cat. Microfilaria is the off-spring of adult heartworms born in the host body and found in the blood stream. If a mosquito bites a dog that has microfilaria in their blood stream, they become infected. The mosquito can then transfer the microfilaria to any cats or dogs that they bite next.
The tests currently available detect an antigen that is given off by mature female heartworms. It takes heartworms 6 months to mature. This is why with dogs, we recommend doing a heartworm test once they're at least 6 months of age and repeating test in 6 months if there was a lapse in prevention. However with cats, due to the limited number of heartworms that grow to maturity, they can be difficult to detect with these tests.
While heartworms can be treated in dogs, the medication used (Immiticide) is toxic to cats. Unfortunately at this time, there are no treatments available for heartworm positive cats.
However, there is good news! The disease is 100% preventable. Our recommendation is Revolution. Revolution prevents fleas, roundworms, hookworms and ear mites as well as heartworms. Revolution is a topical preventative instead of an oral, making it easier to administer. If you apply once every 30 days, your cat will not only be flea-free, but they'll also be protected against heartworms!
Remember – Mosquitos are everywhere! Just because your cat is strictly indoors only doesn't mean that they aren't at risk. Every pet should be on both flea and heartworm preventatives year round.
Concerned about your canine companion? Read about Double Defense here to learn more about heartworms in dogs & the best way to prevent your pup from them.


Few days ago, I submitted Sennheiser CX 180 Street II Review in BestiGeek and now I am here with another earphone. So lets check out Audio Technica ATH-COR150 Review, Price in India, Pros and Con.
If you have a low budget and you want to buy an earphone under Rs 500 than you can take a look at our list of Best Earphones Under 500.
Audio-Technica brings its expert audio experience to the style of Core Bass in-ear headset. Proving that even a little earphone can create an outstanding bass response, Core Bass presents thick and full tones for rock, electronica, and bass-driven alloy Without sacrificing clarity. These advanced-fit in-ears arrive equipped with Snap-on, snap-off ear hooks for the newest word in relaxation and sporting equilibrium. Snap them on if you would rather an over-the-ear cord-fit designed to maintain the Core Bass 'mobiles flawlessly set up from the gym or out and about, irrespective of your activity level. Snap off them in case you want a more traditional match, together with the cable resting before the ear. The included travel-friendly cable wrap makes it simple to take the in-ears without tangling the cable.
IT Contains cable wrap; Snap-on, snap-off oval hangers; and three dimensions (S/M/L) silicone ear tips.
The design of this earphone is really cool and awesome. It comes in 8 different colors and they are shown in the picture below.
This light weight earphone comes from angular shape so that it easily fits into the ear. The earphone was little uneasy to ears, but it may be bearable.
The only annoying thing in the design of this headphone is the quality and design of cable, I personally hate it because they are very difficult to arrange and it always mess up with each other. If you are a traveling person, Please buy different earphone like Boat Bassheads 225 Earphone or you can also buy MI in-ear Headphone Basic.
We're astounded by the sound quality of earphone although maybe not at the period of bass. It generates average bass. The highs, mids, highs & treble, are nicely balanced. Thus, it's also a fantastic earphone that belongs to the Best earphones under 1000.
The noise cancellation is adequate, and the user needs to boost quantity or moved into the less noisy location to get efficient outcome.
The business stinks here with build quality. The build quality of the cable is bad, and even they aren't tangle-free. Consequently, if you purchase this, do not use it for traveling. The earphones cover just 1-year guarantee.
The price of Audio Technica ATH-COR150 is around Rs 800 to Rs 900. To check current price click on the link: Check Current Price.
Hope you like our Review on Audio Technica ATH-COR150 Earphone and if you have any questions or suggestions, Please do comment below.
Please appreciate my hard work by sharing this article with your family and friends.
That's all for today and have a Nice Day.
Love this earphone and good bass and loud audio.


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Caitlyn Ralph interests are as varied at the curriculum at New College.
Ask Caitlyn Ralph what her major is, and she'll tell you it's computer science – right now, anyway.
She's already doing advanced research, using computer algorithms to analyze brain function. But she chose that Area of Concentration because New College let her explore many other fields along the way.
She started with psychology but gradually became more interested in neuroscience, and now has spent two summers at a New Mexico research institute that partners with New College faculty and interns.
Caitlyn's first project focused on a new technique, called diffusion tensor imaging, to look for a biomarker for a neurodegenerative disease called Vascular Cognitive Impairment, the most common such disease after Alzheimer's.
Now she's creating algorithms to analyze data from resting-state functional MRI scans, which look at active thought processes. The goal, she says, is to learn about how cognitive processes work together in different regions of the brain.
In addition to her research, this semester Caitlyn is taking seven classes, while working on the New College newspaper, writing part-time for the Cleveland-based music magazine Alternative Press, and launching a journal of New College students' research, Aeolus.
Those interests have her considering careers in computational neuroscience or in data journalism, a fast-growing field that applies advanced research methods to produce investigative reporting.


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Why Dubai Freezing Government Public Service Fees For the Next 3 Years Is Good News For Everyone
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Dubai Freezing Government Fees For 3 Years
5 March, 2018 by Najla Moussa
Following the directives of @HHShkMohd, we have issued an order to freeze Dubai Government public services fees for the next three years
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) March 4, 2018
The move, which aims to support the social stability of citizens, will have a positive ripple effect on all segments of society
The directives will also boost Dubai's economic competitiveness and reinforce the government's continuous efforts to ensure social and economic security
Businesses based in Dubai are jumping for joy with the news that Dubai will be freezing government fees for the next three years. The announcement, which was made as well as Tweeted by the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai on his Twitter account (@HamdanMohammed) this Sunday, is in line with the directives of His Highness ShEikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
It comes after a Cabinet decision on February 28 to freeze all fees and is expected to increase Dubai's economic competitiveness, attract more investments, promote socio-economic stability, as well as support the State's industrial and commercial sectors.
Last week, the UAE's cabinet made a similar commitment not to increase fees at a federal level for three years too.
But in layman's terms, what does all this mean?
Firstly, it's important to note that this decision comes after the UAE introduced a 5 percent value-added tax (VAT) this year. Considering that Dubai is known for having a low-tax environment, for many, that was a hard pill to swallow.
Secondly, add the fact that oil prices are low, coupled with the UAE's vision to create revenue streams outside of oil, by reducing the cost of doing business there, investments would rise and thus, make Dubai and the rest of the UAE more economically competitive.
So essentially this move also works in the government's favor. Freeze government fees for a long enough period of time to attract more investments and increase the socio-economic stability of the country as a result?
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Low Same-Sex Marriage Numbers Betray Truth of LGBT Movement
by Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg
There has been an incredible push in recent years to propagate "gay marriage" as a civil right. Arguments severed from nature and reason have multiplied as what is really a moral problem has been reduced to a political problem. Furthermore, the softened heads and hardened hearts in our American culture have acquiesced to the agenda, for the energy required to take a stand against this aspect of the sexual revolution is increasingly debilitating. However, as Dr. Susan Berry informs us at Breitbart, despite the tremendous momentum behind the same-sex marriage movement, "according to a report in the Economist, the number of gay marriages has been far smaller than ever predicted."
In fact, the number of gays marrying is incommensurate to the numbers of countries legalizing it. "In the United States, only one in ten gays and lesbians have entered into a same-sex marriage, and in the U.K., less than 6,000 such weddings took place when at least 9,000 were expected." Interestingly, lesbian "weddings" are more likely than a "wedding" between men, and in turn are more likely to divorce.
There does not seem to be a reliable way to gather all the marriage data because it is not tracked federally. However, "in 2016, the New York Times reported that, by linking the 2014 tax returns of same-sex couples with Social Security records, researchers were able to observe that, in that year, "there were 183,280 same-sex marriages in America, roughly a third of one percent of all marriages." This data is not conclusive, but it at least demonstrates there is less interest to marry in the gay community than initially forecasted.
So why is this the case? A Pew Research survey may provide some clues. When asked about their reasons for choosing marriage, LGBT and traditional couples tended to prioritize different things. Traditional couples, according to the survey, value love, companionship, making a lifelong commitment, having children and having a relationship recognized in a religious ceremony more than LGBT couples. The gap was most pronounced for the latter two factors: having children and having a relationship recognized religiously. On the other hand, the results show clearly that gay couples are far more interested in legal benefits and financial stability.
However, legal benefits and financial stability are not really root elements of natural marriage, even if they are fruits of marriage in civil society. Meanwhile, love, companionship, life-long exclusivity, religious sanction and children are all constituent parts of natural marriage. Complementary couples are truly more interested in these natural elements not only because they lead to a natural fulfillment, but also because they are edifying to the common good.
Monogamy and exclusivity are natural elements of marriage as well. There is a tendency in the "gay marriage" movement to extend the redefinition of marriage beyond monogamy and exclusivity and towards what are called open relationships. This aspect alone disqualifies it as proper marriage. Infidelity in relationships is destructive for partners and children alike. There is no possibility of a proper definition of marriage that excludes monogamous fidelity.
The plain and simple truth is this: marriage is not man-made, but a natural institution. The definition and nature of marriage flow out of the self-evident truths of human nature and the two sexes, and its natural fulfillment is procreation, communion and community. The complementarity of a man and a woman who may come together and become one to procreate children is the renewing source of families in our nations.
"Gay marriages," however, cannot be fruitful because they go against nature. The LGBT agenda asserts a false right to marriage not because they really want to be married — as the data now corroborates — but because this movement is part of a political struggle for new rights and legal benefits. The fact that the number of "gay marriages" lags far behind normal marriages demonstrates that this entire debate is not about marriage at all but about the structure of society.
There is no reason LGBT persons should be treated as second-class citizens and certainly they must have equal rights to all other citizens because all human persons are endowed with inalienable rights by the natural law. But to change the definition of marriage for political ends, such as legal rights and benefits, not only does not secure the political ends but also ruins the nature of marriage as well. The new definition of marriage is unnatural, and even the LGBT community now demonstrates it by their lack of interest in this newly defined "right."
Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg
Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg is a senior fellow at the American Principles Project, a writer in residence and teacher of philosophy and theology at Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta. He is also a senior contributor to The Imaginative Conservative and has written for numerous venues on matters of faith, culture and education.
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I did that too. I had to take it apart and put the spring back in place. Works perfectly.
did you have to take the whole dash apart? Or can you take just the cupholder section off on it's own?
You'll need to pull out #2, pull the drivers rubber door trim a bit to a small cover to get to #13, then pull #8 (disconnect one connector for the Eco and traction control button).
At this point I think there is a screw or two (maybe more) before you can pull out #3.
It was awhile ago that I did this.
Take out your wires so there's no evidence you were messing with anything, then let the dealer replace or reassemble it under warranty?
This is cool, but will it fit LHD Fits?


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Neal Gozzett is a Senior Partner at Monan Gozzett and is also a Higher Court Advocate. Neal has over 13 years experience in criminal law and specialises in serious complex litigation. This includes the most serious cases of criminal litigation ranging from serious violence, corporate manslaughter, large scale drug supply, sex offences and fraud. Neal advises frequently in false sex allegations and works with senior London Queen's Counsel on a regular basis.
Through the use of effective representations (oral and written), Neal has a proven track record for getting cases discontinued at the early police station stage, thus avoiding the need for court proceedings which could otherwise be lengthy and stressful.
Neal has specific experience in Road Traffic Law, focusing on highly complex and technical cases, and for cases where the client is at risk of disqualification.
Neal's experience also includes challenging legal decisions, where appropriate, through judicial reviews and tribunals. In addition, he has steered formal complaints against the Police through the Police Standards Directorate and advised individuals in regulatory matters i.e. The Football Association (FA).
In line with the values of Monan Gozzett, Neal's thoroughness, attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients, has enabled him to be successful in getting clients' DNA and fingerprints removed from police records where cases are dropped.
Neal has developed a wide-ranging client portfolio over the years, which includes high-profile media/sports personalities and senior business men and women.
Recent Cases:
Assault – secures acquittal for Pilot accused of domestic violence. Extensive investigation and meticulous trial preparation lead to Not Guilty verdict at court.
Assaults and Harassment - No further action rewarded after Sussex businessman accused of multiple assaults and harassment against his ex-partner. Neal's representations were key in having the matter stopped after questioning the credibility of each allegation.
Historic Rape – police station investigation halted after CPS take no further action after detailed written representations sent to CPS. Submitted lengthy representations alongside further evidence obtained - after conducting own investigation to ensure defence version of events looked at in detail, as police did not fully investigate leads provided in interview by client.
Harassment - Business man acquitted on first day of trial of harassment against his ex-partner, after producing evidence to confirm he was being harassed and no action was taken by the police. The Crown offered no evidence on the day after submitting dossier
Rape – Senior IT consultant accused of Rape by ex-girlfriend. Own investigation conducted including witnesses not interviewed by police and detailed written representations submitted. No further action taken by Crown Prosecution Service
Rape – Midlands based businessman accused of Rape by ex-wife. Obtained evidence which supported his client's case by obtaining media downloads and submitting report alongside detailed written representations to the police. Case did not make it to the Crown Prosecution Service for a charging decision, the Sergeant dealing with the case took no further action bringing a swift conclusion to the case
Regulatory – instructed by client who was a football coach to challenge the Football Association in relation to a life time ban. Submitted lengthy complex legal arguments to obtain an oral hearing, this succeeded. At full hearing successful in persuading the appeal board to remove complete exclusion
Senior lawyer accused of sexual allegations - represented senior lawyer at International Banking institution accused of false sexual allegation. Representations made in enquiry which led to allegations being unfounded and client being re-instated to post
Sexual Assault - Neal Gozzett secures no further action for British expat, residing in France for historic sexual assault. His client residences in France and had to return for questioning and co-operated fully with the UK police force to avoid Interpol being involved. Neal Gozzett being pro-active from the start, avoided his client being under investigation for a lengthy period and as a result, the matter was concluded with no further action being taken
Sex offence - secured No Further Action after conducting own investigations alongside police investigation. This led to a swift conclusion of allegation against businessman accused of Sexual Assault
Assault - secured No Further Action for high flying city Accountant for false allegation against his son after making lengthy representations to the Crown Prosecution Service
Sex offence - Secured No Further Action for Teacher accused of historic sex offence. Expert preparation carried out which lead to a fast conclusion of the matter
Football Association (FA) disciplinary proceedings - representing a football coach before the FA disciplinary and safeguarding panel
Judicial Review - Representing Russian businessman in Judicial Review proceedings in relation the legality of the administration of a police caution
Judicial Review - Representing a teacher in relation to the legality of Social Services disclosures and procedures in relation to their investigation of an allegation made by a child
Assault - Rising star in English football acquitted of serious assault
Sexual Assault - businessman acquitted of Sexual Assault in Somerset at Taunton Crown Court
Attempted Murder – acquitted although admissions at scene to arresting officers
Corporate Manslaughter – businessman accused of death of worker at factory – case discontinued at police station
Large scale drugs supply – 12 week trial - involving multi-agency undercover surveillance from UK, Holland and Albania
Rape – 3 counts - acquitted on 2 counts of Rape at 1st trial on multiple women and acquitted on first count of Rape at re-trial
Rape - 22 count indictment of historic sex offences - acquitted on all counts
Sexual Offence – D accused of historic sex offence on step-daughter – acquitted
Sexual Offence – Case discontinued after lengthy written representations made between police station attendances – client advised by original solicitor to admit offence and accept a caution
Death by dangerous driving – delivery driver accused of death of elderly lady discontinued at police station
Drink Driving – client acquitted of drink driving at trial after lengthy legal submissions regarding continuity of sample
Driving under influence of drugs - Client acquitted of driving offences at trial after cross-examination of police officer regarding samples and procedure
Section 18 GBH - Secured No Further Action for father accused of "baby shaking" after submitting lengthy written representations to the CPS
Secured discontinuance at investigation stage for renowned game-art designer/author. The complex case involved the Police interviewing witnesses in America in relation to the case and after written representations from Neal Gozzett, the Police took no further action.
Stalking Accusation - Secured no further action case conclusion for city professional. Case fully reviewed and concluded prior to reaching the Crown Prosecution Service. Persuaded police to conduct a voluntary interview, leaving no trace on the Police National Computer.
Relevant Qualifications
LLB Hons (Hons) 2001. Qualified as a solicitor in 2007.
Chichester Law Society, Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates (SAHCA) and The Fraud Lawyers Association.
What his clients say about him:
"The client focused, empathetic and supportive service that we received from Neal Gozzett can only be be described as outstanding. When faced with uncertain and stressful times you can be rest assured that Neal provides expert knowledge, support and a beam of hope when your feeling the hopelessness and disastrous impact that false allegations have. Neal didn't just support us, guide us and give us hope, he saved our lives, our families and preserved our characters. I would recommend Neal to anyone who is facing false allegations against them, he won't steer you wrong."
Being faced with a false allegation of assault left me feeling vulnerable and extremely worried for the future of my career and reputation. My first solicitor had a very laid back approach which left me feeling uneasy. Thankfully, my mother did some research and found Neal. His empathy, understanding and support from the very first telephone conference was a great comfort; this together with his proactive approach to investigation, his attention to detail, his fastidious preparation and his recommendation of expert counsel secured an acquittal. He made sure that I felt continuously supported with regular contact and updates. I would not hesitate for a second in recommending Neal to anybody that finds themselves in a similar situation. I have my life back!"
I wasn't even aware these allegations had been made and recorded on NICHE by South Wales Police. These false allegations had a direct impact on my career and livelihood. I spent a whole year trying to clear my name through the Police and Data Protection system. I was passed from pillar to post by the system to no avail. I then contacted several law firms via Google search. Many of whom could not help and some did not even bother to reply to my query. Neal Gozzett replied and gave me some hope to be able to fight these false allegations. We discussed my case and Neal thoroughly examined all the evidence I had gathered. He liaised with his team and advised me of his recommended plan of action. Neal was always considerate and empathetic of my circumstances. Most importantly Neal gave me confidence to expect a positive outcome. Now my career is back on track following two years of struggle as a result of the false allegations. All thanks to Neal and his team. I am using Monan Gozzett Solicitors to represent me in my Matrimonial Case. I would definitely choose Monan Gozzett Solicitors to represent me and you.
"Thank you for such a splendid result in court last Tuesday. Having this hanging over our son for many months has in itself produced positive results in his life and then to walk away with a not guilty verdict is indeed, further proof that life is on the up!
Both my husband and I felt that your advocacy skills in the courtroom were first class displaying a superb balance between politeness and steely pursuit of the true facts. You have a demeanour and presence that inspires confidence.
We will be be recommending you."
"Let me say thank you for all your time, effort, intelligence and energy on our behalf. You have been exceptional."
"Thanks for all your help during the last half year or so.
I know you've worked very hard on my behalf and I really appreciate it.
I got a very good result at court."
"Neal was at court early this morning and after much persuasion, managed to get the case dismissed!! This is such an excellent result. He has been so very professional, organised and articulate in his dealings with me. I cannot tell you how relieved I am after worrying about this case and especially with not having to go into court and the matter being dismissed. Thank you once again."
"I would like to personally thank you for your advice and assistance at court. Your strategic advocacy and professionalism gave me the best result in court.
It was your due diligence and expertise that most impressed me and your ability to relate to my situation.
Once again many thanks and I will of course recommend you to any colleagues or family if they ever require a lawyer."
"I would like to share my experience with Neal Gozzett. It is the first time that I have needed a lawyer for false accusations, therefore I was scared of not making the right decision, but I have to say Neal certainly was one of the best. Neal has been a fantastic support throughout all matters and I found him very professional. He has always done what he says will do and there was never a need to chase him up on anything. Thanks to Neal our end result was great as he managed to get the case dismissed without having to go to court. A huge relief thanks to Neal. I would highly recommend Neal. An amazing lawyer who gets amazing results."
"We would like to thank Neal for all of his support and hard work during the difficult time that we went through as a family, over an allegation made against our 15 year old son of sexual assault. Neal got the case NFA'd before any possible court action, which was a massive relief to us all. It was great to know that Neal supported us as a family every step of the way throughout this difficult time, and the advice he gave through many telephone conversations and face to face meeting was very reliable and professional. We will always be eternally grateful for his support and would definitely recommend Neal and his team. Thank you."
"I am beyond happy with my experience with Neal and his team. They were all incredible and the result I received was beyond what I could of expected. I was truly overwhelmed by the outcome and the sheer will power and talent that Neal and his team seem to radiate. Neal went above and beyond normal expectations and managed to dig up every relevant case to use in the proceedings. He was truly amazing, he made me feel at ease and explained every part of the process so well I didn't once feel under prepared or on my own. It was a pleasure to have someone like him looking out for my best interest. I would recommend his company to anyone dealing with an impossible task as he will find a way! Many thanks to Neal and every member of his team."
"I was falsely accused of a serious allegation by a family member. I was unsure what to do or who to call. I managed to find Neal's details across the internet. After speaking with him it was obvious he was very experienced dealing with these types of cases.
Neal found flaws in the allegation and started work on these immediately. The case was prolonged over a 12 month period due to staff absences within the Police force.
Neal continued to put pressure on the Police to make sure this case was resolved ASAP. He made it clear his intention was to have this case dropped and not for it to progress to the CPS as it would cost me a lot more money and time.
Neal had the case dropped, allowing me to move forward in my life.
He's courteous, professional, experienced and straight to the point. You pay for what you get and I'm truly grateful I chose Neal to represent me."
"A false allegation of harassment by an ex-partner left me feeling worried and completely out of my depth, in understanding the legal system and where to turn. A search on Google introduced me to Neal Gozzett of Monan Gozzett solicitors. Neal immediately reassured me with his knowledge and also confidence on how to proceed and taking control of the situation by taking immediate action. Nothing was ever sugar coated, but I felt I had someone on my side who was fighting with me to ensure the outcome was favourable, which in the end it was due to his excellent advice and action he took. I would thoroughly recommend Neal Gozzett if you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being subject to a false allegation, his skills and support throughout the process were excellent."
"Allegations were made against me. I then contacted and met with Neal Gozzett of Monan Gozzett solicitors. In the initial meeting I summarised the matter in full with Neal, he then provided comprehensive advice on the matter putting my mind at rest.
Based on the meeting I then decided to engage Neal to progress the matter on my behalf. Neal initiated the process by contacting the officer in charge and submitting a set of structured questions, also advising the OIC that Monan Gozzett will be submitting representations on my behalf.
This action is so key at this point in order to stand a chance of an early NFA decision. A couple of weeks later Neal received a phone call from the officer in charge, stating that no further action will be taken, matter closed. Neal then contacted me and delivered the good news, I was so pleased, I can't thank Neal and his team enough.
I would like to emphasise the regular updates I received from Neal throughout the whole process. He phoned me, WhatsApp'd me, and accepted my phone calls early evening. Generally, you will not be able to speak with a solicitor after 4:30/5:00 pm. Yet at gone 6pm on some evenings Neal was quite happy to discuss matters with me. Neal, thank you sir, I'm over the moon. I would highly recommend Neal Gozzett of Monan Gozzett solicitors if you are facing a false allegation of any kind."