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Bulls fans have been waiting eagerly to see their team play since March when all professional sports were shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. After failing to qualify to participate in the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney Resort in Orlando over the summer, the Bulls were able to land the fourth pick and the 44th pick in this year's draft.
Almost everyone had the top three players going to their respective teams but everyone else wondered who the Bulls were going to select with the fourth pick. Reigning Naismith player of the year, Obi Toppin, was available as well as Israeli star, Deni Avdija. Analysts were stumped about who the Bulls were going to take with their pick.
As the draft day rolled around, rumors started coming out about the Bulls and that they might trade their pick and third-year player, Wendell Carter Jr. for the second overall pick from the Golden State Warriors. Many people were in favor of this trade as it would allow the Bulls to get one of the three players that are expected to make immediate impacts on the floor.
Come time for the Bulls to make their pick, they elected to hold on to the pick and ended up drafting Shooting Guard Patrick Williams out of Florida State.
After hearing about the pick, many fans and analysts were very surprised with the pick. Many mock drafts had Williams falling into the seven-nine range and some even had him outside of their top ten. Williams was the ACC sixth man of the year averaging 9.2 points per game, grabbing 4 rebounds per game along with an assist per game as well. Williams also averaged 22.5 minutes per game.
As a Bulls fan, I was one of the millions of people who were surprised with the pick. I could not get over the fact that they had taken someone who did not even start on their team and averaged less than 10 points per game with the fourth pick.
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But as I continue to think about it, Bulls Vice President of Basketball Operations, Arturas Karnisovas, has some of the best connections with international basketball scouts which means that there must be some reason why they did not take him. Karnisovas has a very good record drafting with his former team, the Denver Nuggets, as he drafted Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray who have turned into very good players over the last year.
The Bulls selected a European player with Marko Simonovic in the second round. The Montenegro native is a six eleven center who played internationally for the Mega Soccerbet in Serbia.
Not to be confused with Marko Simonovic who is 36 and plays in the same league as the Bulls' second-round pick, Simonovic is a 21-year-old who helped lead his U20 team to multiple gold medals with his national team and could be a great asset to the Bulls. Simonovic is a great shooter but needs to put on some muscle if he wants to be a defensive threat in the NBA.
From a fan's perspective, I do not know much about the lengthy big man but if his shooting ability is true to the scouting report, he could be a steal falling to the 44th pick.
As soon as the draft was over, the Bulls immediately picked up the phone and called Chicago native, Devon Dotson. The six-two guards averaged just under 15 points per game as well as four rebounds and four assists per game over a two-year span with Kansas. Dotson was
a consensus All-American his sophomore year and has the potential to see serious minutes as a role player for the Bulls this season.
This year's draft was one of the most surprising drafts to watch as a fan. The front office definitely made a few surprises with their picks'. I love the Dotson signing as he was clearly a beast at the college and I am hopeful he can produce at the next level. The Bulls are continuing to get young talent and fans should be excited for the upcoming years as the future looks very bright.
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Q: I have an audio player that starts on my home screen Whenever I go back to my home screen it replays the music over the already playing music. I tried making an if statements that 'obviously' doesn't work (because I barely know any swift!). Here is my home screen code:
    var myAudioPlayer = AVAudioPlayer()

    override func viewDidLoad() {

    let myFilePathString =
    NSBundle.mainBundle().pathForResource("16 March of the Resistance",     ofType: "m4a")

    if let myFilePathString = myFilePathString
    {
        let myFilePathURL = NSURL(fileURLWithPath: myFilePathString)

        do{
            try myAudioPlayer = AVAudioPlayer(contentsOfURL: myFilePathURL)

            myAudioPlayer.play()
        }catch
        {
            print("error")
        }
    }
}

How can I stop it from playing on top of itself?
Here is a picture of my storyboard
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The music player is on StartScreen, but when I click the back button, it starts another music player over the current one.
I need code which says
is myAudioPlayer playing?
if yes do not play song again
else play "16 March of the resistance"
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A: You need to check if you are already playing. You can do this by the playing property of the AVAudioPlayer class.
Guard your viewDidLoad with say:
if !myAudioPlayer.playing

Note that I don't know any Swift.

A: I'm not sure what you mean by "my home screen", is it the device or your main VC? Why are you overriding viewDidLoad()? A previous player could never be playing in the viewDidLoad() call, unless for a leak which is what's needing fixing.
Otherwise, you just need to declare your player as an optional, rather than creating it in the declaration. As for the replaying or overlapping, just check if you player exists, although you wouldnt do this in your viewDidLoad(). ViewDidLoad() is called when the view of the VC is created and the view loaded, which doesn't relate to your lifecycle of the audio.
Depending on your requirements, you might want to create the player somewhere else that is plays throughout the app, rather than restarting when visiting that VC. Otherwise the code below will avoid the duplication. The problem was this var myAudioPlayer = AVAudioPlayer() which would duplicate players and one wasn't being released.
var myAudioPlayer: AVAudioPlayer?

func viewDidLoad() {

    // this should never be needed with correct player setup
    if let player = myAudioPlayer where player.playing {
        return
    }

    if let pathString = NSBundle.mainBundle().pathForResource("16 March of the Resistance", ofType: "m4a")
    {
        let url = NSURL(fileURLWithPath: pathString)
        do{
            try myAudioPlayer = AVAudioPlayer(contentsOfURL: url)
            myAudioPlayer?.play()
        } catch {
            print("error")
        }
    }
}

Update
So there is no need to make the VC do this. Create a Class of e.g. AudioController, which could even be a singleton. Initialise it in your AppDelegate and trigger this player setup code after initialisation. Your view controllers dont need to know about the audio controller. IF e.g. you do want to modify the volume from a setting page, you just access the singleton object and set its volume.
This way you keep all your audio controller code nicely separated. Dont just think of functionality, think of overall software architecture, with objects having clear responsibilities. Keep your ViewControllers light, they shouldnt be doing much processing.
Take a look at this Singletons , its really easy to setup a singleton in Swift nowadays.
class AudioController {

    static let sharedInstance = AudioController()

    var audioPlayer: AVAudioPlayer?
    let kVolumeKey = "VolumeKey"
    let kHasSavedInitialVolumeKey = "HasSavedInitialVolumeKey"

    var volume: Float = 0.5

    func setup() {
        self.loadVolume()
        self.setupPlayer()
    }

    func updatePlayerVolume(volume: Float) {
        self.audioPlayer?.volume = volume
        self.volume = volume
        self.saveVolume()
    }

    func saveVolume() {
        NSUserDefaults.standardUserDefaults().setBool(true, forKey: kHasSavedInitialVolumeKey)
        NSUserDefaults.standardUserDefaults().setFloat(self.volume, forKey: kVolumeKey)
        NSUserDefaults.standardUserDefaults().synchronize()
    }

    func loadVolume() {
        if NSUserDefaults.standardUserDefaults().boolForKey(kHasSavedInitialVolumeKey) {
            self.volume = NSUserDefaults.standardUserDefaults().floatForKey(kVolumeKey)
        }
    }

    func setupPlayer() {

        if let pathString = NSBundle.mainBundle().pathForResource("16 March of the Resistance", ofType: "m4a")
        {
            let url = NSURL(fileURLWithPath: pathString)
            do{
                try audioPlayer = AVAudioPlayer(contentsOfURL: url)
                audioPlayer?.volume = self.volume
                audioPlayer?.play()
            } catch {
                print("error")
            }
        }
    }
}

So, you can just setup the player from your AppDelegate's didFinishLaunching
AudioController.sharedInstance.setupPlayer()

And then you can access the AudioController using AudioController.sharedInstance.whatever when you need to get or set. Also, you will need to implement the players delegate methods for handling the end of the song, possibly triggering a new song to play from a playlist(create a new object for this) or whatever. Your player delegate code is also nicely separated now.

A: Looking at your storyboard it seems that when you click the Back button on the second ViewController you allocate another start screen and you push it on the screen.
It seems that you're using a UINavigationController if so when the back button is tapped you should call:
self.navigationController?.popViewControllerAnimated(true)

If your showing it as a modal you should dismiss is like this:
self.dismissViewControllerAnimated(true, completion: nil)

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Barbara Anne Poorman was born on May 24th 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. She is a descendant of a family line of Poorman's who served America dating back to the Revolutionary War and to include the War of 1812 and The Civil War. Barbara was the eldest of 3 siblings, Roberta, Marylin, Bob. She graduated from Butler High School in Vadalia , Ohio in 1951. In 1952 the family moved to Miami, Florida. She joined The First Presbyterian Youth Group. What she didn't know was that an Englishman who just immigrated to Miami,and was singing on Cruise Ships off The Port Of Miami had also joined the group. It was at a dance where Barbara met Alan Buckley. They were married 4 months later on November 26th 1960. Starting there new lives in Palm Springs North ,Florida a new housing development of single family homes . In 1963 the newlyweds purchased there property and during Barbara's pregnancy 8240 N.W.172nd Street later to be titled "Buckleyham Palace". On December 18th 1963 she gave birth to there 1st Daughter Sylvia Anne. On July 9th 1966 she gave birth to there 2nd Daughter Diane Rose. Barbara was a Legal Secretary in Downtown Miami. When it was time for her children to go to school she worked in the School Cafeteria so she could be home with her children in the afternoon. She was part of the PTA and was involved in making events at the Elementary School a success. Including the Halloween Carnival and Costume Parade where every year Barbara would make her Daughters Costumes without a pattern. ALWAYS making that time of year full of happy memories for her Daughters. From 1971-1978, Barbara was a dedicated Brownie and Girl Scout Leader for Troop 672, so she could be not only a part of her daughters success in girl scouting but all the other young girls in Palm Springs North, it included many camping trips, meetings,and ceremonies. Once her daughters moved to Junior and Senior High she became the Church Secretary at Sunrise Presbyterian Church. In their spare time the Buckley family volunteered for The Hialeah Miami Lakes Community Theater where Barbara made the Costumes and her Husband and daughter Diane performed on stage, while her daughter Sylvia did Props. November 26th 1985 Barbara and Alan celebrated their 25th Anniversary. In 1990 Barbara and Alan decided to move to Kissimmee, Florida to start a new chapter in heir life. Alan got a job as "King Henry" at King Henry's Feast a dinner show,and Barbara got a job as a Secretary at Kissimmee St Cloud Visitors Bureau updating the tourist map of the infamous 192 in the late 80's through the year 2000 when she retired after losing Alan to Alzheimer's on June 21st 2000. From that day forward Barbara threw herself into volunteer work once again giving of herself and her talent. She committed herself to 16 years at "Give Kids The World" ( for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The resort's focus is providing accommodations and access to donated theme park tickets.)
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We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85 was an exhibition held at the Brooklyn Museum of Art from April 21, 2017 through September 17, 2017. The exhibition surveyed the last twenty years of black female art and it presented more than forty artists and activists who decided to dedicate their work to fight against racism, sexism, homophobia, and class injustice. It was not organized chronologically or by authorship, but thematically.

The structure of the exhibition
We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85 was organized by Catherine Morris, Sackler Family Senior Curator for the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, and Rujeko Hockley, former Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, with Allie Rickard, Curatorial Assistant, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum. The exhibition was part of A Year of Yes: Reimagining Feminism at the Brooklyn Museum, a yearlong series of exhibitions celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art. Leadership support was provided by Elizabeth A. Sackler, the Ford Foundation, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Anne Klein, the Calvin Klein Family Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Mary Jo and Ted Shen, and an anonymous donor. Financial support was also provided by Annette Blum, the Taylor Foundation, the Antonia and Vladimir Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund, Beth Dozoretz, The Cowles Charitable Trust, and Almine Rech Gallery.

Within the varieties of media were conceptual art, performance, film, and video, printmaking, photography, and painting. Despite the significant differentiation between the mediums, the goal of vocalizing Black female artists and bringing up the notion of oppression of black female or non-binary artists in the art world and in culture united the artworks of the exhibition. We Wanted a Revolution consisted of nine sections, wherein each section referred to a specific theme or media.

Artists and movements

Spiral and The Black Arts Movement
Spiral is a group of Black artists that was active between 1963 and 1965. It was formed by Romare Bearden, Norman Lewis, Hale Woodruff and Charles Alston on July 5, 1963.

Emma Amos, born 1938
Emma Amos was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1938. She is an African American postmodernist painter and printmaker. Some of her works were exhibited including:

 Flower Sniffer, 1966
 Sandy and Her Husband, 1973

Elizabeth Catlett, 1915–2012
Elizabeth Catlett was a Mexican-American Modernist sculptor whose subject matter was often concentrated on black female experience. Elizabeth was born in Washington, D.C.

 Homage to My Young Black Sisters, 1968

Jeff Donaldson, 1932–2004
Jeff Donaldson was an African-American visual artist of the Black Arts Movement.

 Wives of Shango, 1969
 "Africobra: African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists; 10 in Search of a Nation" Black World 19, no. 12 (October 1970)

Rudy Irwin (Baba Kachenga), d. 1969

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Jae Jarrell, born 1935

 Ebony Family, 1968
 Urban Wall Suit, 1969

Wadsworth A. Jarrell, born 1929

 Revolutionary, 1971

Lois Mailou Jones, 1905-1998

 Ode to Kinshasa, 1972
 Ubi Girl from Tai Region, 1972

Lary Neal, 1937-1981

 "Any Day Now: Black Art and Black Liberation", Ebony (August 1969)

Faith Ringgold, born 1930

 Early Works #25: Self-Portrait, 1965

Jeanne Siegel, 1929-2013

 "Why Spiral?" Artnews 65, no.5 (September 1966)
 First Group Showing: Works in Black and White, 1963
 Jet, 1971
 Weusi Group Portrait, 1970s

Prints and Posters

Emma Amos, born 1938

 Summer 1968, 1968

Kay Brown, 1932-2012

 Sister with Braids, the late 1960s - early 1970s
 Willowbrook, 1972

Elizabeth Catlett, 1915–2012

 Malcolm X Speaks for Us, 1969
 Harriet, 1975
 There Is a Woman in Every Color, 1975
 Madonna, 1982

Barbara Jones-Hogu, born 1938

 I'm Better Than These Motherfuckers, 1970
 Nation Time, 1970
 Relate to Your Heritage, 1971
 Unite, 1971
 Black Men We Need You, 1971

Carolyn Lawrence, born 1940

 Uphold Your Men, 1971

Samella Lewis, born 1924

 Family, 1967
 Field, 1968

"Where We At" Black Women Artists

Kay Brown, 1932-2012

 "Where We At' Black Women Artists". Feminist Art Journal 1, no. 1 (April 1972)
 Kick of Life, 1974
 She Sees No Evil; She Hears No Evil; She Speaks No Evil, 1982
 Sister Alone in a Rented Room, undated

Carole Byard, 1941-2017

 Yasmina and the Moon, 1975

Pat Davis

 "Where We At' Black Women Artists" digital C-print, 1980

Pat Minardi, born 1942

 "Open Hearing at Brooklyn Museum", Feminist Art Journal (April 1972)

Dinga McCannon, born 1947

Revolutionary Sister, 1971
Morning After, 1973
Empress Akweke, 1975

"Where We At" Black Women Artists Inc., founded 1971

 Cookin' and Smokin''', 1972
 "Where We At": A Tribe of Black Women Artists, 1973
 "Where We At" Black Women Artists Letterhead, 1980

 Black Feminism

Some of the participants in the section were:

 James Baldwin, 1924-1987
 Audre Lorde, 1934-1992
 Lorraine Bethel
 Barbara Smith, born 1946
 Vivian E. Browne, 1929-1993
 Elizabeth Catlett, 1915–2012
 Claudia Chapline, born 1930
 Barbara Chase-Rebound, born 1939
 Maren Hassinger, born 194
 Leonard Levitt, born 1941
 Samella Lewis, born 1924
 Toni Morrison, born 1931
 Faith Ringgold, born 1930
 Bettye Saar, born 1926
 Margaret Sloan, 1947-2004
 Gloria Steinem, born 1934
 Alice Walker, born in 1944
 Michele Wallace, born 1952

 Art World Activism

Some of the participants in the section were:

 The Committee to Defend the Judson Three, founded in 1971
 Flo Kennedy, 1916-2000
 Gerald Lefcourt, born 1941
 Robert Projansky
 Pat Mainardi, born 1942
 Black Emergency Cultural Coalition, founded in 1969
 Linda Goode Bryant, 1949
 Carol Duncan, born 1936
 Grace Glueck, born 1926
 Janet Henry, born 1947
 Luce R. Lippard, born 1937
 Donald Newman, born 1955
 Howardena Pindell, born 1943
 James Reinish
 Ingrid Sischy, (born in South Africa, 1952-2015)
 Helene Winer, born 1946
 Faith Ringgold, born 1930
 Jan Van Raay, born 1942
 Michele Wallace, born 1952
 Women Artists in Revolution, founded in 1969
 Ad Hoc Women Artists' Committee, founded 1970
Women Students and Artists for Black Art Liberation, founded in 1970

 Dialectics of Isolation

 Heresies

 Just above Midtown Gallery

 The 1980s

 Public programs
Symposium was held at the Brooklyn Museum of Art on April 21, 2017. As a part of the exhibition events, the art historian Kellie Jones, author and feminist theory scholar Aruna D'Souza, and Black cultural studies academic Uri McMillan gave speeches and participated in a panel discussion.

 Reception and Criticism
The exhibition was covered by several magazines. The New York Times' main critique was that the selection of artists was rather one-sided and narrow, which is why many prominent black artists remained unrepresented. The only change I would make, apart from adding more artists, would be to tweak its title: I'd edit it down to its opening phrase and put that in the present tense.. — Holland Cotter (The New York Times)The New Yorker'' presented a short response for the exhibition:The several dozen artists whose work is featured in this superlative survey did not conform to one style, but they did share urgent concerns, often addressing issues of bias and exclusion in their art—and in their art-world organizing. The Just Above Midtown Gallery (JAM), a crucial New York institution of the black avant-garde, was instrumental to the careers of a number of them, including Lorraine O'Grady, whose sardonic pageant gown made of countless white gloves—the artist wore it in guerrilla performances at gallery openings—is a wonder. There is much powerful photography on view, from Ming Smith's spontaneous portraits of Harlemites in the seventies to Lorna Simpson and Carrie Mae Weems's poignant pairings of image and text, from the eighties. But the ephemera—the fascinating documentation and spirited newsletters—provide the exhibition's glue, presenting the women not as anomalous achievers but as part of a formidable movement. — The New Yorker

Publications
Two books were published as a part of the scholarship program for the exhibition.

Black Radical Women, 1965–85: A Sourcebook
The book was first published in 2017 as an exhibition catalog. It contains thirty-eight reproductions of articles, poems, interviews, and other texts by or about the artists of the exhibition. The book provides the reader with the perspectives of black female art and Black culture in general that were most prioritized by the exhibition. The publication was intended for scholars or students of art history; however, it is accessible to a general reader.

We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85: New Perspectives

Sponsorship and funding
The exhibition was funded by the Ford Foundation, the Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation, the Brooklyn Museum's Contemporary Art Acquisitions Committee, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation, and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation.

References

Feminist artists
20th-century American women artists
American women painters
American women printmakers
Women textile artists
Postmodern artists
African-American arts organizations
20th-century African-American women
20th-century African-American artists


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Lack of affordable devices keeps 3.4 billion people from connecting to nearby mobile networks
Article by Gadjo Sevilla | Sep 22, 2021
The news: The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development's 2021 State of Broadband report found that 3.7 billion people are not connected to the net—even though 85% of them live within range of a mobile network. This finding underscores the need for public policy to shift from focusing on connectivity to ensuring access to affordable devices and services, per The Register.
What this means: The State of Broadband Report reveals that while global internet access and adoption has made progress, greater efforts are needed to provide last-mile access, especially in developing countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report cites how pandemic-related shutdowns in 2020 and 2021 highlighted the need for a robust and accessible communications infrastructure.
While the global internet user penetration rate has reached 51%, only 19.5% of people in the least-developed countries have access.
Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, said, "Digital technologies and services are still out of reach, unaffordable, irrelevant, too complicated to use, or not secure enough for far too many people around the world."
The problem: Previously, the lack of broadband and wireless infrastructure was believed to be the key obstacle to greater adoption. But the high cost of smartphones and corresponding services is the real sticking point.
The average selling price of new smartphones from 2016 to 2021 was $317, per Statista. Even used 4G-LTE-capable handsets are priced well beyond the budget of lower-income households—not to mention costly mobile voice and data plans.
Possible solutions outlined within The State of Broadband Report include a commitment from Vodafone to embark on a pilot project on "device affordability."
One option Vodafone has considered includes doubling down on 4G by recycling the spectrum used by older 2G connections.
What's next? The findings of the 2021 State of the Broadband report underscore the urgency of making more affordable smartphones and services available to the world's least-developed countries.
The trend toward ever more expensive premium models makes this a challenge for smartphone makers. But it could also give them the opportunity to develop entry-level devices to help billions of people connect.
Vodafone hits 50% 5G milestone, covering 45 million people, or half the German population
Google pushes RCS as a replacement for SMS, complains Apple's iMessage is too dominant
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FCC ruling paves the way for the biggest Wi-Fi upgrade in 20 years
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Under "Translator Dashboard", the list of recently translations shows all recent translated packages in any language. I'd like to have a list of recent translations by myself, and one list of recent translations in "my" languages.
Hmm. The "Translator Dashboard" is long long gone. You can see translations by you on https://launchpad.net/people/simira/+translations, but not translations by other people in your language, which I think would be useful.
This needs to be split into two bugs, but I'm implementing the display of recent translations per-pofile in bug 2497.
+translations now offers a list of the latest translations you have made in any language. Please file an additional bug on having a listing of recent translations in your preferred languages if you think this feature is useful.


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Flipkart launches Nokia Media Streamer
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Flipkart, the e-commerce marketplace, on Thursday announced the launch of Nokia Media Streamer as part of its strategic relationship with Nokia, marking the latter's entry into a segment that is fast becoming popular with Indian consumersThe Nokia Media Streamer leverages the power and functionality of the latest version of Google's widely-popular operating system – Android 9.0 OS, as per the company.Available on Flipkart from August 28, the media streamer will be priced at Rs.3,499.The video OTT market in India — which includes content streaming services — is among the top 10 markets globally, according to an ASSOCHAM — PWC joint study. The convenience of viewing popular shows and movies on demand has found huge uptake amongst Indian consumers. Media streaming devices bring the experience of Smart TVs to any regular television, making it a value-driven choice for consumers who look for an engaging home entertainment experience.
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Chapelle-Guillaume – miejscowość i gmina we Francji, w Regionie Centralnym, w departamencie Eure-et-Loir.

Według danych na rok 1990 gminę zamieszkiwało 190 osób, a gęstość zaludnienia wynosiła 10 osób/km² (wśród 1842 gmin Regionu Centralnego Chapelle-Guillaume plasuje się na 949. miejscu pod względem liczby ludności, natomiast pod względem powierzchni na miejscu 694.).

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The award, announced earlier this week by The Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA), is presented by MASA to a member who has shown tremendous effort and dedication to enriching the lives of children and the community as a whole.
Dr. Swift, who joined Ann Arbor Public Schools in 2013, is a career educator having served as a classroom teacher, teacher coach, principal and school district leader. She previously served in various leadership roles in Colorado Springs School District 11, including as assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and student services and executive director of K-12 schools.
Dr. Swift believes that every child deserves to be fully welcomed and embraced at school and receive support to succeed within a rich, exploratory, arts-infused educational experience. She is committed to engaging with the Ann Arbor community to further extend and enhance the excellence for which the Ann Arbor Public Schools has long been known.
MASA's superintendent selection committee includes representatives from Michigan's various education stakeholders, including superintendents, the State Board of Education, the Michigan Parent Teacher Association, local school boards, principals and teachers.
The committee selected Dr. Swift from a pool of highly qualified nominees. As the MASA honoree, Dr. Swift is now in the running for the national award. The American Association of School Administrators will convene a Blue Ribbon Selection Committee to select four national finalists in December. The four finalists will participate in a national briefing and interviews in January at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The National Superintendent of the Year winner will be announced in early March.
MASA also will recognize Dr. Swift at its 2018 Midwinter Conference in January.


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Belgian-Dutch MCM - Naval & Robotics unveiled its version
January News 2019 Navy Naval Maritime Defense Industry
Posted On Monday, 28 January 2019 16:40
Naval & Robotics (consortium between Naval Group and ECA-Robotics), SeaNavalSolutions (consortium between STX France, Socarenam, Thales Belgium and Engine Deck Repair) and Dutch Damen Schelde (associated with IMTECH België) are competing for a Mine Countermeasures (MCM) contract, which will be awarded by Belgium and the Netherlands in the beginning of 2019.
Belgian MoD to award contract for the acquisition of 12 MCM vessels (Picture source : ECA Group)
An official decision for this € 1 billion contract could be taken amid February 2019, for the delivering of 12 MCM vessels (6 for each country) scheduled for 2023. This decision could have been biased by the fact that the Netherlands have emphasised their desire to boost their own industry, giving strong preference to Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, also called DSNS (for which a contract is expected to be awarded by the Dutch MoD for the building and the delivering of new frigates).
However, the consortium Naval & Robotics may be preferred to its 2 competitors, thanks to the decision both companies (Naval Group and ECA-Robotics) have made to create a subsidiary in Belgium (Naval Group Belgium and ECA Robotics Belgium) and to the fact that this consortium also decided to create 2 MCM "labs" in Belgium, one for the evolutions regarding mine countermeasures, and the other one for the naval cyber security. This decision could generate the creation of about 350 jobs and economic benefits reaching up to € 2 billion among the Belgian industry. Such MCM "labs" will associate the expertise and skills of some Belgian universities (ULB, VUB, ULiège), renowned industrials (CMI and ABC), research institutes ("Institut royal des sciences naturelles" and Flanders Marine Institute), and SMEs (DotOcean, Space Applications, BATS, AKKA) with those of Naval Group and ECA-Robotics.
Belgium and the Netherlands have demonstrated their efficiency during a lot of years, joining their naval forces to operate in many regions. Their joint force is famous around the world, mostly for its efficiency in the mine countermeasures, and plenty of people specialised in the mine hunting operations have been trained in Belgium.


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Brooklyn Boulders sues landlord to escape Williamsburg lease
Location was to house boutique studio concept, BKBX
May.May 07, 2020 03:30 PM
By Kevin Sun
A photo illustration of Brooklyn Boulders CEO Jeremy Balboni and the planned BKBX Williamsburg location (Credit: Brooklyn Boulders, CDC, iStock)
The coronavirus pandemic has been a frustrating time for gym operators nationwide. So frustrating, in fact, that Brooklyn Boulders now wants out a big lease it signed last year.
The rock-climbing gym is suing its landlord to get out of a 30,598-square-foot lease across three floors at the base of 56 North 9th Street, a 45-unit rental building in Williamsburg. The property was built by Jay and Michael Weitzman in 2018.
On a conference call Friday, the tenant informed the landlord that it was terminating the lease "pursuant to the legal doctrine of frustration of purpose." Under New York law, the federal suit notes, frustration of purpose refers to when an unforeseen event destroys the underlying reasons for performing a contract.
The Weitzmans rejected the termination and said they would see Brooklyn Boulders in court.
The climbing business' complaint, filed Wednesday in the Eastern District of New York, states that executive orders by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in response to the coronavirus pandemic "completely frustrated the very purpose of the lease and made it impossible for [Brooklyn Boulders] to perform." It seeks a declaration that its termination of the lease was lawful.
The retail lease was the third-largest inked in Brooklyn last year. Cushman & Wakefield's Diana Boutross, Ian Lerner and Abie Dweck represented the landlord in the deal. Base rent for the first year of the lease term was $1,957,500, according to the suit.
The landlord declined to comment. Brooklyn Boulders did not respond to a request for comment.
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When the Williamsburg lease was first reported last February, the venue — which was to include art, co-working and events in addition to rock-climbing — was expected to open later in 2019. Details from the lawsuit allege why that did not happen.
When the landlord first tendered delivery of the space in June, the suit says, it was plagued with issues — "water in the basement, electrical service being incomplete, and the elevator stopped approximately six inches short from the third floor."
The landlord pledged to fix them immediately, but the elevator was not corrected until March 19, 2020, the electrical work was not done and the mezzanine floor was not constructed as agreed, the lawsuit claims. Then the coronavirus happened.
The pandemic has prevented Boulders from continuing construction and operating its business in the space, something its owners say was "completely outside of [our] control and was not foreseeable or anticipated" when the lease was signed.
Additionally, the operator says, the Williamsburg location was not going to be a typical rock-climbing gym with relatively abundant space and unstructured activity, but a boutique BKBX location based on a niche business model.
That model depends on "the ability to convene classes where people are densely packed" and the appeal of "tight co-mingling with like-minded individuals" and therefore is not economically viable under social-distancing guidelines, the suit says.
The company's "specialized business plan is completely destroyed under the anticipated continued governmental requirement of social distancing," it argues.
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I had the photo bug bad the other day. Decided to get up at the crack of dawn and go shooting. I was hoping for some cool red skys, but that didn't happen. I started at Port Mahon, then rode up Rt9, to see what I could get into. I was looking for the Deakyne House, well, really the water tower on the property and eventually found it. The water tower is a cool shape, and actually looks like some kind of lighthouse or something. The photos I did of the tower are just ok, so I didn't post any of them. It's a shame about the house and outbuildings though. The house has been there a long time, but it's now boarded up, mostly. It seems vandals rip off a door or window plywood as soon as they're up and go in and mess stuff up. About a hundred yards from the front door, there is an old family plot. I'll post pics of some of the stones later. The plot is in very nice shape. Too bad they can't keep the house and water tower maintained. After leaving the Deakyne property, I saw this cool looking tree in the woods. About the only one with leaves on it, or so it looked. I had to take some photos of it too.
This tree had a movie set feel to it.
This pump has an anthropomorphic feel to it.
These shrines are fascinating to me on so many levels. The beer bottle behind this one made me mad!
Stumps in the water, they looked like they were part of a dock or something at one time. The photo right above this was shot hand held, very slow shutter speed, and gives it a dreamy feel.
Some really cool shots you got Dave! I am diggin' the 2nd to the last one and the first pump picture. So cool!


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Zach Runquist, born and raised in the heart of Music City, knew at the age of 10 that music would be his lifelong passion. It was at that early age he was first exposed to the recording studio while working on the first record for the "Sons of Tennessee" – which consisted of his father and older brother. He intensely watched Bruce Watkins, a veteran session musician at work. "He played so many instruments", recalls Zach. "He would put one down and pick another up and play an overdub". It was through that recording project and watching the producer (Eddy Bell) and engineer (John Nicholson) at work that got him hooked. "I thought what they were doing was so cool and loved seeing the songs being taken from an idea to completion". Today, has been able to enjoy see those childhood dreams turn into reality and loves doing the same for other people.


Vision problems are common among school-age kids. One study finds that one in four school-age children have vision problems that, if left untreated, can affect learning ability, personality and adjustment in school.
School-age children also spend a lot of time in recreational activities that require good vision but playing outside or participating in a team sport may not be as fun if you can't see well.
Schedule an appointment with an eye doctor if your child exhibits any of these signs. A visit to the doctor may reveal that your child has myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism. These common refractive errors are easily corrected with children's eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Learning disabilities are another concern with school-age children, and according to some estimates, learning disorders affect at least 1 in 10 schoolchildren.
If your child frequently reverses letters while reading or writing, exhibits poor handwriting, doesn't like reading or has difficulty with it, writing or doing math, consistently confuses his left side for his right side or vice versa, can't verbally express himself or consistently behaves inappropriately in social situations, then seek help.
A multidisciplinary approach is usually the best way to find the cause of learning problems. Consultation with your child's teacher should be the first step. But it's wise also to consult with an eye doctor who specializes in eye exams for children and your pediatrician for additional advice and possible referral to specialists.
Children's eye exams: How often?
School-age children need an exam every two years if they have no visual problems. But if your child requires eyeglasses or contact lenses, schedule visits every 12 months.
Keep in mind that a vision screening performed by your pediatrician or the school nurse is not a comprehensive eye exam. These screenings are designed to detect the possibility of a visual problem, but they do not take the place of a comprehensive eye exam performed at an eye doctor's clinic.
The best way to make sure your child has the visual skills required to excel in and outside the classroom is to schedule routine comprehensive eye exams with an eye doctor who specializes in children's vision.


Historic towns, pretty harbours, mouth-watering food and idyllic beaches – you can pack it all into this holiday. Relax into cruise life aboard Azura as you sail from Southampton towards historic Portuguese cities and charming Spanish culture. From outdoor adventures to intriguing city tours, do as much or as little as you like.
Your first destination is the atmospheric city of Vigo, home to Europe's largest fishing port. Wander the steep, narrow streets of the old town, try local oysters and tour the fascinating sea museum. Then, sail to beautiful Lisbon. Hit the back streets in the 'City of Light' for a fresh pastel de nata (custard tart) and bica (espresso).
You'll feel Cartagena's rich history as you cruise towards her harbour, flanked by towering fortresses. Discover how this fascinating city has taken shape over two millennia before you cruise to Malaga for a day and evening in port.
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There seems to be a lot of confusion of why one Aesthetic clinic in Dublin may have different Anti Wrinkle Injection prices compared to another. Surely it's all the same? But it's not. There is a danger with many cheaper products and in the majority of cases you get what you pay for. In this post we'll talk about why are there different Anti Wrinkle Injection prices in Dublin and what are the 3 main factors that cause it.
Anti wrinkle injection is anti wrinkle injection, but it's not! Like most products you have the original brand name and then the generic cheaper versions. The original licenced Anti wrinkle injection is made by Allergan (who also make Juvederm and Kybella) in Westport County Mayo. Yes it is Irish!
Allergan have had the rights since 1988 and continue to research and test more uses for it. In 2010 Botulinum Toxin was approved to treat chronic migraines and is also used in hyperhidrosis treatment, muscle spasticity treatment and much much more.
Many clinics may offer a generic form of anti-wrinkle injection which is cheaper to buy. Before attending a clinic it is important to find out exactly what product they are using!
2. How Do They Charge?
At Amara we charge per area treated with Anti Wrinkle Injections. For example, frown Lines, worry lines and smile lines are all considered 1 area individually. Other clinics may charge per amount of toxin used. Another element in pricing is to do with how much you need and this depends entirely on you. How you have you had Anti Wrinkle Injections before? How strong are the muscles being treated? How strong is your immune system? – always of these play a factor in determining the amount of serum required.
When you first visit Amara I will use a smaller dose of Anti Wrinkle Injection so I can see exactly how much you need and not overpower your muscles. There is then a free review in the next 2-4 weeks where I will top up if you need a stronger dose, this way will we know exactly how much you need.
You can find out our full range of Antiwrinkle and lip filler prices here!
Finally another factor when you are pricing Anti Wrinkle Injection is exactly who will be injecting it? How much experience does the doctor have? Is it in their own clinic? etc.
Who is injecting you is very important – different doctors have different techniques when it comes to injecting. It is important to remember that only doctors or dentists who are qualified can administer Anti Wrinkle Injection. I have been performing injectable treatments since 2007 and continuously attend training and conferences to study new treatments and techniques. I also perform Anti Wrinkle Injection and Filler training to other physicians.
Anti Wrinkle Injection Prices – Do Your Research!
In conclusion before you decide to attend any clinic for Anti Wrinkle Injections do your research! Some things you should make sure to find out are: what product is being used, how do they charge and who is doing the injecting? You should also check out some reviews online so you can be absolutely confident in who is doing your treatment.
Would you like to find out more about Anti Wrinkle treatments in Dublin? If so give us a call on +353 1 676 1074 or contact us online now to find out more.
What is one area? And how many injections goes into one area ?
Yes Botox is effective for smokers lines and is classified as one area.With regards to the jawline Botox can be used for Bruxism and can possibly narrow the jawline. However for sculpting the jawline (if thats what you are referring to) then the Exilis Elite uses Radio Frequency to sculpt and tighten the face and jawline and can also work as a double chin treatment. Please let me know if I have answered your question!
Thanks Katie for getting back to me to you did answer my question thanks. I meant to say in my previous message I'm a smoker if I continued to smoke would the botox still work ?
Yes, the treatment will still work (depending on how deep the current lines are) However if you continue to smoke the lines will come back quicker as pursing your lips is what causes the actual lines. Whereas a non smoker would get much longer after the treatment as they would not purse their lips so often.
Hi Katie. What about laughing lines. Wud they be considered as one area or 2???
Botox would not be suitable for this treatment as that only works to numb the muscles. 'Bingo wings' would typically be caused by loose skin which may be helped by Radio Frequency & exercise.
For this, it would be best to book in for a consultation on your needs. Yes, Botox stops the sweat glands from producing sweat typically on the underarms or the hairline. At your consultation with doctor Paul, you can go over exactly where the sweat is the problem and he can advise whats best for you!
If you would like to book in for your consultation just give us a call on 016761074.
Can you do this for all skin types and colors. Do you also do under eye.
Yes, all skin types and colours. Under eye, treatment is typically done with Hyaluronic Acid Filler. However, this can be discussed at your consultation depending on your needs.
I have read a few articles regarding Botox as a treatment for Tinnitus. Is this something that you are familiar with?
We do not offer this treatment. As far as I am aware this is not an available treatment in Ireland as there has been little tests or proven results.
Is Botox a suitable treatment for a 70 year old woman??
Hi Dolores, Who is suitable for Botox really isn't determined by age. It will all come down to your current lines and whether they are static or dynamic. I would recommend booking in for a free consultation where the doctor will examine you and be honest with you on whether Botox will work well enough for you, he may also recommend alternative treatments. To Book in just call us on 016761074 or click the contact us tab.
Hi, I was wondering do you BOTOX under the eye close to the nose and botox the nose to stop bunny nose occurring?
HI Lisa, Yes we do offer Bunny line treatment with Botox, for the undereye its best to discuss this with the doctor as he could tell you if Botox or filler would be suitable for the area.
Typically Botox works best on dynamic fine lines rather than harsh static lines. However, this does depend on the individual we would likely recommend a course of the Rejuvapen microneedle, however, a consultation would first be needed to determine your suitability.
Do you do the treatment on the ball of both feet. I'm at my whits end. I can't ever even wear a heal for 10 mins. very sore feet. I have a daughters wedding in May. I only buy the best of shoes but can't wear them. Can you help.
We think we can help but a quick chat over the phone might be better than going into detail here. If you give the clinic a call on 01 676 1074, we'd be happy to run through your options and get you in heels for your daughter's wedding.
Can you please explain the difference between static and dynamic lines please?
Dynamic lines appear when your muscles move – so when you make a facial expression like smile or frown. They are temporary and anti-wrinkle injections are used to treat them.
Static lines are present when your muscles are not moving – so when you keep a straight face. They are permanent and dermal fillers are used to treat them.
Over time, constant movement will cause the dynamic lines that form to turn into static lines.


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UPS, FedEx Fail To Deliver Under Christmas Present Pressure, Last-Minute Gifts Never Arrive
By Adrienne Vogt
You had one job, UPS and FedEx. To deliver millions of Christmas presents to people all over the country who waited until the absolute last minute to buy gifts for their loved ones. But you failed — and people got ANGRY. Americans took to social media, mostly using the Twitter hashtag #UPSfail, to express outrage over UPS and FedEx "ruining Christmas" after the companies neglected to meet their promised delivery times.
"We had our peak projections, and the volume has exceeded our projection," said United Parcel Service spokeswoman Natalie Black. "We are sorry."
UPS had guaranteed next-day delivery if orders were placed by Dec. 23. Even though the cause of delays were not specifically outlined, dangerous icy weather and a smaller shopping window between Thanksgiving and Christmas most likely contributed to the mess.
"This has been the worst Christmas ever," said UPS driver Larry Ledet, 55, of Houston. He's been a driver for 27 years, according to USA Today, and he made 337 stops and delivered 505 packages Monday.
This year, 40 percent of holiday shopping was projected to be done online. UPS delivers 300 packages per minute during peak season. An estimated 132 million parcels were delivered Christmas week, with logistics planning for peak season beginning each January. Even though UPS says that just "a small percentage" of customers were affected this year, that's still a huge amount of people.
It seems that not just last-minute shoppers were affected. Even after repeatedly calling customer service, some customers who had tracked their orders for nearly two weeks still didn't receive them in time for the holiday. "My kids and the rest of my extended family have no presents," one woman told NBC News.
Amazon is giving a $20 gift card and free delivery to customers who didn't receive their presents on time. And Amazon spokeswoman Mary Osako made it clear that the delivery hiccups were not Amazon's fault.
Some on Twitter vowed to never use UPS again, which — come on, people — is highly unlikely.
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Local dancers who move beautifully will be out in force during Santa Cruz Dance Week, sharing their joy, beginning today! As I looked at photos from previous years I found myself smiling because dancers and audience alike were smiling! Let's join them, as participants or spectators.
I am privileged to know parents who are guiding their children thoughtfully, imbuing them with principles for life, paying attention to their unique personalities and interests, and doing it all in an environment of joy and laughter. As I age and gain tiny grains of wisdom I realize more and more the glue that holds families together is love, consideration, humor and laughter, lots of laughter.
I've been curious about the statistics on the educational paths parents are choosing for their young children. One of the national statistics caught me unawares. Which one do you think it is? I wonder how Santa Cruz County stats compare to national statistics.
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Saturday brings several opportunities to join others in service and celebration. Choose your preferred activity and have fun!
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"The streets of Downtown Santa Cruz come alive with dance and music as dancers take to the streets to kick off Santa Cruz Dance Week. Three Hours, Three stages, hundreds of dancers! This year's event brings together dancers from across the county, presenting dancers include: Groovaroo Family Dance, Worldanz, Tango Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, UCSC, Te Hau Nui, Palomar Ballroom, Contra Dance Santa Cruz, EVERY dance studio in Santa Cruz County.
The event will kick off 5:30pm on Pacific and Cooper streets. Three stages of dancers will continue throughout the evening concluding with a square/country/community dance with dance caller Andy Wilson & Band."
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You've been walking in the woods, crossing a few fields, enjoying the serenity and beauty. You return home and suddenly get that tickling sensation of something crawling around your scalp only to discover it's a western black legged tick!? Yech! You run for the hot shower which you should have done anyway if you live in tick country, and you do!
Please read this comprehensive article on ticks and lyme disease. Keep your family active AND safe. These few excerpts should be enough to persuade you to read the entire article.
"Lyme disease is a potentially serious disease, and can be localized or affect multiple body systems."
In California, approximately 5% of the landscape is covered by forest. Six counties-four in the northwest (Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity), Santa Cruz County on the central coast, and Nevada County in the northeast-are more than 10% covered by forests that may entail high risk of exposure to nymphs.
"...people are most likely to be bitten in spring and early summer when the nymphs are abundant in forests carpeted with leaf or fir-needle litter."
"Preventing exposure to ticks is the best way to reduce the risk of getting Lyme disease. Know how to recognize the western blacklegged tick and the areas and times of year where and when this tick occurs. Always inspect clothing, exposed skin, and pets for ticks when outdoors in tick habitats, and oneself for several days afterward to ensure that one or more nymphs may not have been overlooked."
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Kerry McDonald has a B.A. in Economics from Bowdoin and an M.Ed. in education policy from Harvard. Follow her writing at Whole Family Learning.
Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. is a former certified teacher in public and private schools and served as a professor in the fields of science, research methods, and education at the graduate and undergraduate levels. His Ph.D. is in science education from Oregon State University and his M.S. is in zoology from Ohio University. Dr. Ray has been studying the homeschool movement for about 33 years.
Between fall 2014 and fall 2026, total public school enrollment in prekindergarten through grade 12 is projected to increase by 3 percent (from 50.3 million to 51.7 million students).
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Details: Artists line the sidewalks showing of their amazing crafts.
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An effort by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association and Iowa Soybean Association will offer eight chances for farmers attending the 2018 Farm Progress Show to win $500 worth of biodiesel-blended fuel.
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Everybody involved in the day-to-day running of a residential aged care facility (RACF) will be more than aware of the importance of accreditation. They'll know that the audit can make or break a facility, and that meeting the 44 different standards is absolutely critical for the continued provision of quality care to your residents. Finally, they'll also know that for all the audits that have taken place in the past, the only one that really matters is the next one.
So, with your next AACQA audit on the horizon, how confident are you of being able to pass with flying colours and avoid sanctions? If the answer is anything less than 100 per cent, then you need Accreditation Gap Analysis.
The best way to ensure your facility is insulated from problems is to have a qualified assessor conduct a yearly review.
How can gap analysis prevent sanctions?
There are a range of different types of non-compliance, with some being treated far more seriously than others and involving more severe sanctions. In general though, the biggest issues come from any aspects of an RACF that result in a decline in resident care.
While you might think that these areas are obvious and easy to identify, the truth is that staff are often too close to the situation to really be able to look at their facility critically. And that's assuming they have the time to, which let's be honest isn't likely. As a result, many facilities simply assume they're going to be fine when the audit rolls around, only to find that they've missed the mark and face sanctions.
The best way to ensure your facility is insulated from any of these problems is to have a qualified assessor conduct a yearly review of all 44 standards – with a particular focus on any high-risk areas of non-compliance. That way, management staff can remain constantly informed and aware of where their facility stands, and how they would perform if the audit were to take place tomorrow. This is what Australian Health Professionals Accreditation Gap Analysis service provides, and it can make all the difference when it comes to avoiding sanctions.
Is your RACF fully prepared for an audit on all 44 standards?
What does the analysis process involve?
Here at Australian Health Professionals we know how hard each and every member of an RACF's team works to provide a high level of service. Our goal with Accreditation Gap Analysis is to make sure that this continues. Of course the most important part of this process is identifying any areas of non-compliance, but the service certainly doesn't stop there.
Once our experienced auditors and seasoned managers have identified any gaps, we'll put together a comprehensive report that doesn't just tell you the problems, but supplies solutions. These could be best practicer notes or more detailed action plans, but either way our team is committed to helping RACFs be the best they can be and avoid sanctions. After all, the effects of these can be disastrous.
Perhaps the most damaging effect of a sanction is the fact that it is recorded and published online for anybody to access. This information is almost never removed from the database, and includes specific detail about the reasons behind the penalty. This can be accessed even after the areas of non-compliance are addressed, and that creates a potential for an RACF's reputation to take a serious hit.
With these outcomes of a sanction in mind, it's clear that the best course of action is simply to ensure you and your facility don't have to face them. To get ahead of your next audit, contact Australian Health Professionals today.


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The first cold drawn carbon steel seamless pipe plant on July 1, 1958 completed and commissioned. ERW pipe mill in 1958.
In Beijing, Tianjin and put into operation, spiral welded pipe mill in 1959, put into operation in Baoji.
Anshan Iron and carbon steel seamless pipe plant to provide the human and technical support, Anshan called the Chinese carbon steel seamless pipe industry in the cradle.
Our carbon steel seamless pipe industry in this period has been some popularity and development.
The original hand-and low-frequency welded pipe welding machine has been fully eliminated.
Pipes and carbon steel seamless pipe factory (workshop), the former Soviet Union, the introduction of carbon steel seamless pipe production technology in China popularized.
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