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ESFA scraps £100k threshold, forcing all subcontractors onto the apprenticeships register
Billy Camden
Mon 26th Nov 2018, 15.15
The government's new "tougher" apprenticeships register will reopen indefinitely from December 12, and will require all subcontractors delivering the programmes to be listed on it.
This will include, for the first time, those subcontractors delivering less than the current threshold of £100,000 a year.
The new requirement was revealed in an announcement about the refreshed Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers, published this afternoon by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
It confirms many of the rule changes that the agency's director of apprenticeships, Keith Smith, told the AELP conference last month.
It was already known that every training organisation on the existing register would need to reapply, but today's publication reveals that only two applications in a 12 month period will be allowed from any provider.
To earn a place on the new register, providers and employers must now "prove they have actively traded for 12 months, are financially stable (evidenced by their financial information), skilled and are able to deliver quality apprenticeship training, before they apply, rather than when they begin delivery".
The three-month trading history requirement for supporting providers has been retained to "enable new providers to build a delivery track record".
Until now, subcontractors did not need to be on the register if they delivered less than £100,000 of apprenticeships provision a year. But new RoATP rules will put an end to this.
"All organisations delivering apprenticeship training must be on the RoATP," today's announcement said.
"By August 2019, it will be a funding rule requirement for all subcontractors delivering apprenticeship training to be listed on the RoATP including those delivering less than £100,000 a year as a subcontractor."
It added that subcontractors can only receive funding of up to a maximum of £500,000 per year, and this is limited to £100,000 in their first year if they have "no recent history of apprenticeship delivery".
The ESFA reiterated today that it is also considering the introduction of "provider earnings limits and in the coming months, will be seeking views from the sector on these".
The limits will "ensure control, not just for quality reasons but the potential size and expansion of providers". This rule is expected to be controversial among proven training providers, as previously reported by FE Week.
Commenting on today's announcements, skills minister Anne Milton said: "It is vital that the training apprentices are receiving continues to be of the highest quality. Our new tougher approach builds on the robust checks already in place to provide even greater assurance that public money for apprenticeships is being used effectively .
"I would like to thank all those who took the time to respond to our review. Your feedback has been invaluable and has helped us to shape this new process."
Eileen Milner, the ESFA's chief executive, added: "Our new RoATP application process ensures that only those that can stand up to our tough quality assurance entry requirements can access government funds to deliver apprenticeship training.
"We are also being tougher on subcontractors entering the market, to ensure a focus on quality training and mitigate risk to government funds."
The changes come after FE Week has reported extensively on the problems with the application process, and discovered, for example, one-man bands with no delivery experience being given access to millions of pounds of apprenticeships funding.
The register has been closed ever since the government shut it for review in October 2017, even though it was originally meant to open every quarter, leaving many providers wanting to get on there to deliver apprenticeships frustrated.


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The area surrounding Patterson High School in Patterson has become a mecca for distribution centers the last several years, bringing in companies such as Amazon, Grainger, Kohl's, CVS and Restoration Hardware. Big rigs crowd the highway and roads around the school, carrying goods to and from these centers.
Patterson High, in western Stanislaus County, had already taken advantage of what was happening by creating a Supply Chain and Logistics Management program to train students for entry-level positions at the distribution centers. Then two years ago, Dave Dein, a fourth-grade teacher in the Patterson Joint Unified School District, approached Superintendent Philip Alfano with the idea of starting a commercial truck-driving school.
In the fall of 2017, Patterson High became one of the first high schools in the nation to offer the yearlong program, available to seniors.
"This program helps train students for well-paying jobs in an industry where a shortage of trained drivers looms," Dein says.
"The first day I walked into the classroom, I realized [the program] will have a positive impact on my life because of the opportunities trucking has," says student Manuel Solorio Morales.
"This program helps train students for well-paying jobs in an industry where a shortage of trained drivers looms."
Student Javier Diaz completed the program this past September and received over 15 job offers after obtaining his Class A license. He chose to work for Bivio Trucking, a program partner dedicated to creating career paths for Patterson students.
Although Dein, a member of Patterson Association of Teachers, has been an elementary school teacher for 17 years, he is not new to trucking. He began his career in the industry in 1988 to support himself through college. After earning a degree in business administration from CSU Stanislaus, he was hired by a large manufacturing company as a driver/manager. "I logged more than 700,000 accident- and ticket-free miles," he says.
But Dein felt called to teach, so he did. Eight years later he founded a tuition-free, nonprofit truck-driving school "ministry" called Faith Logistics. For 10 years during his summers off from teaching, he would train individuals recently released from prison and provide job placement assistance. Regulatory changes affecting diesel engines forced the dissolution of the organization.
For the Patterson program, Dein enlisted help from the district's Career Technical Education director, who was able to secure funding. He created an advisory board of industry partners such as Morning Star Trucking, Penske Logistics, Foster Farms, Northern Refrigerated Transportation and others for guidance and to assist in planning.
The program is based on the highest industry standards set by the Professional Truck Driver Institute as well as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration entry-level driver training standards that go into effect in 2020. Students receive 180 hours of instruction time, with 80 hours devoted to classroom instruction and 100 hours for lab activities. They get hands-on experience on a truck and two trailers donated by Faith Logistics to practice pre-trip inspections, air brake tests and coupling/uncoupling.
In addition, students receive 20 hours of behind-the-wheel training on two Advanced Training Systems truck simulators, where they learn how to shift a 10-speed transmission that includes fuel management shifting techniques, maneuvering the truck through varied simulations and backing up. "These lessons are self-paced, with the simulator providing immediate feedback and remediation," Dein says.
The trucking program also partners with Worklete, which developed custom training to reduce workplace injuries and certifies students who complete the training. Worklete teaches the proper way to perform industry-specific job functions, such as opening and closing a big rig's hood, entering and exiting the cab, pulling the fifth wheel release handle, and more.
Morning Star trains with automatic transmission trucks, so students receive a restricted license. But they're guaranteed seasonal employment during the summer and can earn up to $12,000 in three months. "It's a great opportunity for students who are planning for college to earn money for tuition," Dein says.
While trucking companies often have minimum age requirements due to insurance mandates, the Patterson High program secured agreements with local companies to hire drivers at the age of 18. Many industry partners have pledged to provide mentoring and on-the-job experience for program graduates in such areas as warehousing and yard shuttling, so when students do reach a company's minimum age requirement to drive, they have a wealth of additional skills.
"The greatest accomplishment so far is that Patterson High School has proven that a viable, cost-effective training program is possible and can easily be replicated in other communities," says Dein.
The need is pressing. An American Trucking Association study in 2015 highlighted the driver shortage, now estimated to be 50,000 and possibly ballooning to 174,000 by the year 2026. Dein points out that if programs like the one at Patterson High were created at a countrywide level, many students could partake in the training. With more than 26,000 public high schools across the country, he says, it would only take 10 students from each high school to have a significant impact on the driver shortage.
He hastens to add that it's not just about providing skills and knowledge for students to earn their driver's licenses.
"It is about providing them with a comprehensive look into an industry that is currently exploring new technologies, such as hydrogen and electric powertrains and autonomous trucks designed to make trucking safer and more efficient," he says.
Leilani Barradas and Cheyenne Barfield attend Patterson High School, where Barradas, a senior, is the first female enrolled in the school's trucking program; Barfield, a junior enrolled in the school's Supply Chain and Logistics Management class, will join the trucking program next year.
The young women's passion for trucking is definitely not the norm in the industry, where the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 6 percent of the commercial truck driver workforce is made up of females — up by only 1 percent since 2008.
"It takes great courage and grit to choose to be the first at anything, and I have utmost respect for Leilani to pursue a career in this male-dominated industry," says Patterson High program coordinator and instructor Dave Dein. "I will do everything I can to support her." He is equally excited that Barfield is looking at trucking as a career path, saying it will provide her the financial stability, adventure and challenge she is looking for.
Dein understands the importance of supporting these and other young women who choose trucking as a career. "If we expect to see any significant change in the number of women entering into this industry, then there has to be a consistent and intentional course of action for them to have positive female role models they can connect with," he says.
Dein discovered the nonprofit Women in Trucking, an organization that provides support, resources and networking opportunities. He urged both Barradas and Barfield to attend its "Accelerate!" conference in mid-November and created a GoFundMe page to help raise money for that goal. Any money raised beyond conference expenses will go directly to a college scholarship fund that will be used exclusively for female Patterson High students enrolled in the trucking or Supply Chain and Logistics Management program who want to further their studies.


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Well, watching the two Euro games earlier in the day didn't help. But, it also made me realise that this was in fact one of the problems with the game in Brazil – football fatigue.
When I was a kid the start of a new football season was the thing I looked forward to most during the English summer (and that's despite the fact I support Gillingham). The reason for this is because I hadn't seen my team play for what felt like an eternity and if there were no Euros or World Cup then I wouldn't have seen any meaningful football for at least a couple of months.
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Unfortunately, I'm not sure this works in quite the same way with the Brasileiro here in Brazil. Personally, with the league only four games old I already feel pretty indifferent about it. As a relative neutral (perhaps that's one of the problems) I'm finding it very hard to take any interest in it at all. And what doesn't help is the fact that many of the teams, players and supporters don't seem to be that bothered either.
This was one of the better attended games I went to during the Estaduais (Att: 19,437).
Pretty poor for what should be the showpiece of Brazilian football.
I guess my point is that if a relative neutral like myself watches a game on TV and sees a stadium that is not even a quarter full, what is there to inspire me to keep coming back for more in the future? Personally, I will carry on watching, but that's just because I'll watch ANY game of football. However, I'm not sure that will be the case for the occasional viewer who may happen upon a game shown on ESPN in Europe for example.
To be fair, it's not just a case of fans being fickle or lacking commitment. Far better and more knowledgeable writers of Brazilian football than myself (check out James Young and Euan Marshall) have already written about many of the problems with the way in which Brazilian football is organised, and how this can affect spectator attendance.
My own observation, for what it's worth, is that part of the problem relates to my earlier point about football fatigue. For example, the Premier League season finished on 13th May and the next one won't start until 18th August, a gap of almost 100 days. This gives every supporter, no matter how crap their team is, plenty of time to forget about the previous season and to build-up their (false) hopes for the next.
In Brazil? Well, here the football year is divided into two. Initially teams play in state leagues (Estaduais) which this year ran between 21st January and 13th May. Then they take part in the Brasileiro which kicked-off just a week after the Estaduais finished and which runs until 1st December. Assuming next year's Estaduais start at a similar time there'll only be a break of 45 days.
But's that not really the issue here because I think the main problem is that the Brasileiro starts just one week after the Estauais finish.
In other words, Palmeiras fans who saw their team go on a disastrous run towards the end of the Paulistão then have to see their team carry that form straight into the Brasileiro (they are currently second bottom).
But they need not worry because the club has kindly released a new shirt for the 'new season' to cheer them all up. The problem? It costs a mere R$190 (£60). Can't afford it? What do you mean your pocket money doesn't cover it? Ok, get yourself a mortgage and pay it off in 9 instalments.
And speaking off taking advantage of fans this brings me nicely to my next point. Tickets.
In São Paulo the cheapest tickets are R$30 (£10) although half this for kids and students. While that may not seem a lot compared to watching a game in the Premier League or even League 2 in the UK it's still a hefty wack to pay out for the average Paulistano – especially given how many games there are. For example, to fit in the Brasileiro and Estaduais, as well as leaving space for the Copa do Brasil and any fixtures teams need to fulfil around South America, there are very often games most weeks on weeknights and at the weekend.
And let's face it, why would you pay for a ticket if many teams don't even field their first teams? The reason they don't is also to do with scheduling, because the Brasileiro starts as the Libertadores (South American Champions League) heads into its final stages. Additionally, it often coincides with a whole bunch of international fixtures because the European leagues have just come to an end.
What this means is that the Brazilian teams who are still in the Libertadores will rest their big players ahead of knock-out games. Additionally, many of those same players may also have to travel to fulfil international commitments in Europe, the US or wherever else the Brazilian FA has flogged the Brazilian national team. As such, Neymar has not featured in ANY of Santos's four games this season because he has either been rested for the Libertadores or away on international duty.
And if this was not enough to put fans off attending games, the timing of games, often as late as 10pm on a week-night because they have to fit around TV Novelas (Brazilian soaps), means that even if some fans do want to go to the game they won't get home unless they drive because the buses and occasionally the Metros have already stopped.
The Euro is first priority now :).
You nailed to the head. There's not much I can add other to the fact that – believe me – the Brasileirão will eventually gain momentum. Also, I'm one of many that think the "mata-mata" system fits much better than the "pontos corridos" system here in Brazil though that's not really the subject here.
. Thanks Eduardo. Please explain more about the mata-mata/ponto corridos. I'm unaware of what this means!
Well, mata-mata is basically an american play-off system. The 20 clubs play only a "turno" (19 games) and the 8 best teams go on to the play-offs. It was very popular in Brazil during de 80/90's and generated many upsets, like Robinho's Santos in 2002, who were the #8 seed.
Pontos corridos is the european system. 38 games and the one with most points wins the league. Though it's way more "fair", I find it less exciting. Yet, it's all very debatable and the system itself is not really the reason the Brasileirão fails to gather a larger attendance and interest.
Thanks everyone for their comments re: mata-mata & pontos corridos. Personally, I prefer the latter mainly because I think the team that proves themselves over a whole season should be the one that is crowned champion. Seems a little unfair if a team that finished 10 points behind then wins the championship….but perhaps that's just my european mindset!
Our stadiums are bad, and our people are not yet accustomed to the league system. in the final the public increases.
In tournaments like Copa Libertadores (Latin American version for UCL), for example is very difficult to get a ticket to see the Corinthians play because the stadium has only 37,000 seats.
Hey Andy, i saw your interview at the Expats site, and i found your site and twitter. Let me say that i think CBF should do what the great FA does in England: use whores and bribes to get what they want, put the ticket prices up in the sky to keep the Hooligans away from the stadiums and keep pretending they never existed (Heysel and Hillsborough, two words i never see you use, Andy) and let criminal petrobilionaires take care of their teams, like Chelsea and Man City showed us.. I know that this modus operandi custed you brits the 2018 World Cup, taked away from you guys by that ThIrd-World lover named FIFA, but, hey, man, fun is the main goal here, right? It's all about the pose. If you are the main association from a two thousand years-old Empire, you can do anything you want, and be applauded by youg tools like you; but if you are a association from a third world shithole (as Brazil is lovely known in the Old Continent), then you are under constant survellaince, and anything you do is wrong and corrupt. And i see your twitter, and you never mentioned any of the violent and racist events that are taking place in Ucraine and Poland during the Euro, and at the same time you twit any news that criticize the 2014 World Cup organization, and with a martial frequency. Europeans take care of each other, right? And at last, let me return to the double H's matter, and say to you that in the eighties Brazilian stadiums were always packed, and we never had any tragic event like Heysel (where Liverpooll fans showed the Belgians how to start a party!) and Hillsborough (men, look at the words again!) happening. But WE are the animals, not you.
Hi Luis, thanks for your comment.
Firstly the FA in the UK has no control over ticket prices, it's driven by market forces. Also, this is not the only reason why hooligans don't cause problems anymore. Policing and legislation to tackle the problem have improved vastly to ensure that stuff like Heysel never happens again (it was over 20 years ago by the way). Secondly, I, like many Englishmen would be, am offended if you are implying Hillsborough was an act of hooliganism. The reason stadia is improved is because of that very tragedy.
You accuse the FA of being full of crooks but they're obviously not very good ones if we didn't get the World Cup, right? I really think you need to do some more reading about the CBF my friend.
As for Chelsea and Man City I agree, but I'm not here to write about English football because I live in Brazil. Most of the people who read this blog are likely to live in the UK so they have no need for me to tell them about what they already know. They are more interested in what's happening here because the coverage there is not very good or extensive.
I've never described Brazilians as animals and never would. Look, I understand if you are defensive about your country and that's fair enough but if you just want to ignore what's going on here then that's fine. If you're happy with what I described (and you don't seem to dispute what I said) then that's also fine because nothing will ever change.
I really don´t know why you bother Andy. They just don´t listen and the discussion is endless.
Still catching up on your posts Andy, love this one as well. The 10pm start times floored me when I first arrived last year. How does anyone attend these games? Can't agree more on the timing of the seasons either. Fans need that break to forgive and forget. Not sure what the fix would be, but watching B squads almost mid-way through the season is sad.


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Q: SQL Time in 1/100th format I have time in a varchar field that has content like the following
0.80, 0.94, 4.07
I want to show this time in minutes for example
00:48 instead of 0.80
What is the formula I would use to translate the time?

A: Declare @YourTable table (col varchar(25))
Insert Into @YourTable values
('0.80'),('0.94'),('4.07')

Select *
      ,Formatted = Format(DateAdd(SS,60*cast(col as float),0),'mm:ss')
 from @YourTable

If Not 2012+, try
,Formated = convert(varchar(8),DateAdd(SS,60*cast(col as float),0),108)

Returns
col     Formated
0.80    00:48
0.94    00:56
4.07    04:04

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anis, G and Kievit, R (2015). A New Set of Three-Dimensional Shapes for Investigating Mental Rotation Processes: Validation Data and Stimulus Set. Journal of Open Psychology Data, 3: e3.


Over the past couple of years, our team has utilized the Myers Briggs test to help strengthen our rapidly growing team. According to the test, I'm an INFJ. I wasn't surprised to find out that I'm an introvert. An introvert doesn't mean you're shy as some people are led to believe. We're internal processors and need some time to ourselves to recharge. Things I've known about myself.
However, living in community has absolutely ruined this introvert!


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Today's devotion comes from Luke 20:10-26.
"The scribes and the chief priests tried to lay hands on Him that very hour, and they feared the people; for they understood that He spoke this parable against them. So they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, in order that they might catch Him in some statement, so that they could deliver Him to the rule and the authority of the governor. They questioned Him, saying, "Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" But He detected their trickery and said to them, "Show Me a denarius. Whose likeness and inscription does it have?" They said, "Caesar's." And He said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." And they were unable to catch Him in a saying in the presence of the people; and being amazed at His answer, they became silent." Luke 20:10-26.


gold. I must be allergic to silk because, man, it is tough to breathe.
softened everything. Jeez, it played with his mind.
pocket where he'd stashed it in the restaurant.
from flesh. Sculpted, hard as stone.
it was a hell of a mistake.


Last weekend Brian and I headed to Palm Springs, a destination we've visited often, but while there we decided to add in a day trip to Joshua Tree National Park. As a lover of the outdoors I've always wanted to travel here but never put two and two together that Joshua Tree was only 45 minutes away from Palm Springs. I've heard incredible stories and seen beautiful desert scenery photos, but actually being here and seeing the landscapes for myself blew all of my expectations. If you appreciate the outdoors, are up for a little added adventure, and find yourself in Palm Springs for Coachella or any other desert getaway, a trip to this incredible National Park is truly worth adding to your travel bucket list.
There's SO much to see in Joshua Tree and you have to go in knowing that you won't be able to see it all in just a day, but the trick to taking on a Joshua Tree Day trip from Palm Springs is starting bright and early. We set our alarm for 5 am, slipped straight into our clothes that we sat out the night before, and set out for the desert before the sun began to rise. If you're coming from Palm Springs, we recommend starting your day trip off at the South entrance off of Interstate 10. This is the closest direct route coming from Palm Desert, and it sets you up to drive directly through the entire park and end the day in the town of Joshua Tree. There is a $25 fee per car, that gives you access to the park for 7 days for those of you staying longer, and if you arrive early like we did, you'll pay this fee once you exit.
The park rangers provide park maps upon entering, but if you plan on arriving early in the morning the visitor centers do not open until 8am. I recommend stopping at the Cottonwood Visitor Center about 10 minutes into your drive on your right-hand side (you won't miss it!). There is a posted map outside on a bulletin that you can take a photo of to map out your stops. I was a little worried going in that we would miss one of the main sites I had on my list, but if you continue down the one main road from entrance to exit, you will hit everything you need to see if you only have a day.
One of the best and worst parts of Joshua Tree is that there is no service. I personally needed a little tech break, but be sure to bring a car charger, screenshot photos or write in your notes the places you want to go. You won't be able to look anything up or use maps once inside, but everything is clearly marked so you shouldn't have a hard time finding anything if you stay on the main path.
Once you enter the park, prepare to begin the journey of having your mind blown! One of the biggest things that stood out to me was how different each area was. While it's all desert land, there are little "pockets" all throughout the national park with new landscapes, features, and nuances that make each area unique and original.
While you'll definitely get snap happy as the sun begins to illuminate the desert scenery, the first noteworthy stopping point on the journey is the Cholla Cactus Garden. I'm so glad we started here while the day was still young because the early morning light makes these unique cacti almost appear to glow. They start popping up out of nowhere, span for miles, then disappear as the road winds on. If you're looking to experience Joshua Tree's Unique desert scenery and appreciate the beauty of cacti, I definitely recommend a picturesque stop here. * There's a .25 mile loop trail, just off the turn out to get the full effect.
My favorite and most memorable part of Joshua Tree was Arch Rock and the stunning surrounding rock areas. I recommend experiencing this incredible area from the outside in the get the full effect. As the road continues to evolve from densely populated plant areas to vast look outs of mountain ranges, you'll see incredible rock formations appear almost out of nowhere. Having no clue that the famous "Arch Rock" was located just inside, we stopped, snapped a few pics, and took in the incredible landscape from afar. It was only once we continued onward and decide to go into the White Tank area to get a better look, that we realized these one-of-a-kind rock formations were not only a campground but home to one of Joshua Trees most well-known landmarks. I'd definitely add the .5 mile hike, accessible from White Tank Campground, to your must-do list. You'll quickly find Arch Rock tucked away in the middle, but there's so much more to see and take in in addition to this beautiful natural feature.
** *If we had more time and were doing a weekend camping trip, we would have chosen White Tank Campground as our #1 choice based off of the many camp areas we came across. It's more secluded with only 15 designated spaces and feels quintessentially Joshua Tree.
I've seen so many photos of Skull Rock on Instagram and Pinterest and definitely feel like it's worth the stop, especially considering that it's right off the road. If you have the energy and are feeling up for it, there's also a 1.5-mile Skull Rock loop hike that's fairly easy and scenic and lets out at another photo-worthy destination, Jumbo Rocks.
Because our day started so early, our energy levels were dying down a bit. I recommend coming equipped with several water bottles and a few energy bars since there are obviously no places for food inside the park. Once we refueled, we continued to our next destination known to represent Joshua Tree: The Jumbo Rocks. This is another great place to go camping if you're looking to stay longer and want to turn your experience into a weekend camping trip. The hike here is actually the same trail that passes by Skull Rock, so if you want to hit these two destinations and are up for 1.5 miles of hiking, this one's for you.
You'll hit a part on your drive where there's row after row of Joshua Trees. It's not a designated stop and photos hardly do it justice, but the scenery in itself is worth taking some time to admire.
If you enjoy rock climbing or want to experience some of Joshua Tree's incredible boulder's I recommend adding a stop at the Hall of Horrors to your travel list. There are designated routes to the specific climbing areas, and a loop walking trail if you just want to enjoy the scenery and see some of the climbers in action.
Hidden Valley has one of the easiest 1-mile loop scenic hikes in Joshua Tree. Enclosed by rocks and just off the main road, it's a great place to soak in the beauty of Joshua Tree before leaving.
Even in just those 5 hours of exploring the park we felt completely inspired. Had we had more time, we would have loved to explored each area a bit longer, added the Keys View, Barker Dam, and a few more hikes to our list. Because we left enough time in the day to return to Palm Springs and enjoy some pool time before our trek back to LA, we weren't able to stay until Sunset. But I definitely can't wait to come back for a camping trip and experience the nighttime stars and scenery.
Download a Park Map to plan out your own day trip to Joshua Tree HERE.
The Joshua trees are impressive!
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Q: django forms: only customize the labels Is there a way to only customize the label of form fields without specifying the field type?
For example, I have the following model for a user's privileges on handling documents:
class Privilege(models.Model):
    user = models.OneToOneField(User)
    privCreate = models.BooleanField(default=False)
    privEdit = models.BooleanField(default=False)
    privDelete = models.BooleanField(default=False)
    ...

And I have the following form:
class PrivilegeForm(forms.ModelForm):
    privCreate = forms.BooleanField(label='Create a document')
    privEdit = forms.BooleanField(label='Edit a document')
    privDelete = forms.BooleanField(label='Delete a document')
    ...

    class Meta:
        model = Privilege
        fields = ('privCreate', 'privEdit', 'privDelete', ...)

There are a lot of fields, and this seems to violate DRY. How can I only customize the labels without specifying forms.BooleanField if they are the same as those in the models?

A: You can set the labels in the __init__() using .fields:
class PrivilegeForm(forms.ModelForm):
    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        super(PrivilegeForm, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)

        self.fields['privCreate'].label = 'Create a document'
        ...


RHUDE is next in line to share its own rendition of the PUMA CELL Endura.
The LA-based line was founded by Rhuigi Villaseñor back in 2015, and the forthcoming drop pays homage to his Filipino roots. Dubbed "Sundry," the colorway reflects a traditional dying technique he learned from his mother prior to his family moving to the US. Furthermore, the sneaker features a mix of leather and mesh dipped in neutral tones, while PUMA's retro "CELL PUMA" branding is found on the heel in mint green.
The RHUDE x PUMA CELL Endura "Sundry" will release on March 2 at select PUMA retailers and Puma.com for $150 USD.
In related news, PUMA fans can also browse through its recent lookbook alongside ADER Error.
The British fashion house attempts to make amends with more diversity and inclusive hiring.


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How to play Ontario online keno: Origin, strategy and payouts
By Perry LefkoNorthStar Bets
Mon., Jan. 23, 2023timer3 min. read
Along with slots, there's no easier game to play at an Ontario online casino than keno.
It's essentially a small lottery with frequent daily draws, sometimes mere minutes apart. Players choose numbers that hopefully match the drawn numbers. Payoffs vary greatly based on how many numbers match and the total amount wagered on each draw.
Anyone who likes to play the big lotteries will love keno. You may not win a million-dollar jackpot, but you can still make a nice score relative to your investment.
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People who play government-run lotteries and keno will likely say they won more through keno. And you'll never have to wait until the weekend for the draw. Best of all, nobody ever had to put on their thinking cap or bring their A-game to play keno.
The story behind keno is fascinating and extensive. More than 2,000 years ago, keno originated in China under a different name. It was called "baige piao," which refers to tickets in a betting game that involved homing pigeons.
As bettors played keno throughout China, government officials took a cut to look the other way. For centuries, the game involved filling out a ticket with the first 80 characters of the 1,000 Chinese ideograms identified in The Book of a Thousand Characters.
Chinese immigrants brought baige piao to the United States in the 1840s. Numbers replaced characters in the game's early 20th-century iteration, known as the Chinese lottery. Eventually, the name keno — a variation of the French word quine, meaning group of five — took hold.
Baige piao also was the inspiration for bingo and modern lotteries. Keno is popular in casinos worldwide, and it's perfect for online play.
How to play Ontario online Keno
Playing keno is as simple as choosing a set of numbers between 1 and 80. Bettors input their numbers on a computerized keno card, along with the amount of their wager. You can play for as little as $1 and win hundreds of dollars — occasionally much more — depending on how many numbers you hit.
A typical keno card has a grid of eight rows, each with 10 numbers on it. Just select your numbers, set your wager amount and wait for the draw. A computer randomly generates 20 winning numbers, as opposed to brick-and-mortar casinos, where balls are drawn from a receptacle.
You can play multiple cards to cover more numbers and increase your chance of success.
As for choosing numbers, the possible combinations are endless. Some bettors lean on birthdays, famous historical dates or any numbers that come to mind.
Some people play the same numbers over and over, knowing that sooner or later at least some of them will hit. You may also use a quick-pick option, in which the computer chooses numbers for you.
Pay table
At the start of each draw, a pay table will show approximate payoffs based on the total amount wagered by all players. Payoffs are determined by the amount of numbers correctly chosen, as well as the percentage of numbers you hit.
If you picked six numbers and hit five, for instance, the return might be 500 times the amount of your bet. But if you picked 12 and hit three, the payout might be just 3-to-1.
Remember, the higher the percentage of correct numbers, the bigger the payout.
is a Toronto-based freelance writer who writes casino content for NorthStar Bets. NorthStar Bets is owned by NordStar Capital, which also owns Torstar, the Star's parent company.

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For the third night in Minneapolis there was still a decent crowd. The company decided things were looking good and the PPV was a pretty big hit. The PPV got very good reviews and yestedays house show was liked very much by the fans. The Minneapolis Post calls the new AWA Superb!!! Things are looking up!!!!
FOR THE AWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
Jim Neidharrtd and Bruce got off to a quick start this time and Bruce eliminated Scott Norton by pin fall and Vader easily picked off Jim Neidhardt with the Vader Splash off the top rope before Eventually Bruce Hart would put Vader in the Sharpshooter, but when Vader was about to tap the unbelievable happened, Bret "the Hitman" Hart from ringside which nobody even knew he was here comes over the guard rail and into the ring and attacks Bruce Hart, at this Time the ref calls a DQ and the Hart Foundation wins but Jim Neidhardt makes his way back to the ring to help his brother in law Bruce as Vader and Bret do damage. A brawl breaks out as the Shamrock brothers come out to help the Hart Foundation and then Scott Norton comes out to help Bret and Vader and you have the SHamrock Brothers and the hart Foundation brawling with Bret Hart, Vader, Scott Norton and then from the back the OG Boss comes and gets into the brawl and is siding with Hart, Vader, and Norton. Several refs and security try to break up the brawl until eventually Bret, Norton, Storm and Vader flee the ring and head to the back the Hart Foundations music play and the crowd is cheering the Shamrocks and The Hart Foundation.
Troy Prep and Logan Caine proved to be bigger and better especially together when they took on the veterans the Hard Brothers. This match was quick and to the point. Tommy and Johnny can't hang.
Shamrock and Chono battled back and forth on the ropes on the ground submission moves and all but Shamrock had the upper hand when it was between the two one on one.
Scott Hall loses to Doink "The Clown"
Scott Hall had no chance with Doinks shenanigans. Hall loses another.
the unknown guy who has a huge following in PA and WV takes out Stevie Ray easy and works his way to the midwest title.
Johnny Woods dominated most of this match until Storm got a cheap shot into the Jewels..... Woods was hurt most of the match. Storm ended up hitting him with frog splash for the win... After the match Dawes came back down to the ring and attacked Storm with a chair. These guys have to tag team with each other on may 18th at Nightmare and their at each others throats. We will see how next week unfolds.... Now Storm will get his Midwest Title shot next week.


I can't wait to go and see The Boy, my friend and I are planning a cinema trip. I think books are much scarier because they have to put an image in your head whereas in a movie, they can just show you something boring which can be pretty boring!
I don't like scary movies, for sure. I'd rather not read anything really scary, either — I stick to a PG-13 rating in my books, too!


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Home Orinda Library Gallery October Galleries: Three-Eight Art Studio; Swirls of Sky and Sea
October Galleries: Three-Eight Art Studio; Swirls of Sky and Sea
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Nature and architecture contrast and complement in Beichin Li's Autumn, a 54" x 38" paper and acrylic on canvas in the Library Gallery this month.
Three-Eight Art Studio is a group of East Bay Chinese American artists who say that whether they create art or simply get together, it's all in the name of fun.
Artwork from five members of the group will be on display in October at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library. Meet the artists at their reception Oct. 6 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. when light refreshments will be served.
According to members, the numbers "three" and "eight" mean fun, whimsical and crazy (in a good way) in Chinese popular culture. The entire gallery will be filled with 60 pieces of artwork within the theme of "Color Melody." What visitors will see is an example of how whimsy translates to different art forms. Members keep their work fresh by traveling, having group discussions and taking classes.
Doris and Wang Hai Chen of Berkeley are displaying paintings and Chinese ink drawings on rice paper. Doris' 23" x 34" watercolor on paper, Dahlia Flowers In a Vase will appeal to gardeners everywhere. Wang Hai's 27" x 32" acrylic on board work, Yaya's First Astonishing, pulls us into the world of a very young girl discovering something wonderful.
Celia Huddleston of Antioch works as a Chinese brush painting teacher when she is not creating her own work. She is showing watercolors and Chinese ink drawings on rice paper. Her 25" x 52" ink and color on rice paper, National Park – Canada portrays a North American wilderness scene seen through a traditional Chinese aesthetic. It appears Canada is chilly no matter your aesthetic. To view more of her work, go to shunghwachow.com.
Beichen Li of Oakland is a prolific acrylic painter. Her portfolio includes a variety of series: musical instruments, abstract works, portraits, architectural and travel works. She often uses photographs from her travels as a source for her paintings and likes using vibrant colors. Her 30" x 40" Rapid Transit evokes a bumpy ride on a city street. See what she is up to at www.beichenlifineart.com.
Lucia Tsang of Walnut Creek creates both utilitarian and artistic ceramics. Tsang knew from a very young age that she wanted to be an artist. She says, "Art has nourished me at every stage of my life. I am inspired to make sculpture by the moments in life that move me including the birth of my grandchildren, the death of my father, the internal life of trees. I create my pieces with a deep appreciation for my 5,000-year rich cultural heritage."
With the 16" x 8" x 8" figurative sculpture, I dream, I fly, Tsang has "translated whimsy into art" because the expression on the girl's face is pure joy.
To learn more about the Lamorinda Arts Council, go to www.lamorindaarts.org. The Art Gallery at the Orinda Library is at 26 Orinda Way and open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Oct 14. Call 925-254-2184 for more information or visit http://ccclib.org/.
Sydney Chaney Thomas' expressive landscapes are on exhibit at Wilder this month, including this 12" x 30" oil on canvas San Francisco from the East.
Art Gallery at Wilder: Lyrical Swirls of Sky and Sea
The paintings of Sydney Chaney Thomas will be on display in October. Meet the artist at a reception Oct. 5 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. where light refreshments will be served.
Sydney Chaney Thomas' solo show consists of 20 paintings, mostly in oil, in varying sizes up to 48" x 37". They are a lyrical representation of natural phenomena swirling about the land and sea. Always they reflect a relationship between sky or water and land. Color is brushed on color until one can just discern a sense of hills, trees, clouds or water. Whatever is geometric represents the work of what humans create – sailboats, cities, buildings, houses. This is especially evident when you compare the 48" x 37" Ghost Boats with the 12" x 30" San Francisco from the East.
Chaney Thomas's lifelong immersion in, and sense of belonging to, the world out of doors is the bedrock behind all she paints. It's what she returns to over and over; this is not surprising considering she was raised on a horse ranch. A Moraga resident, Chaney Thomas has been painting and drawing since she was a young child; both her parents were painters.
As an adult, she studied watercolors for five years and for the last five years has painted with oils. The Impressionists – Renoir, Monet – are among her favorite artists. She studied economics in London and spent a lot of time in museums. Just as her parents ensured she was introduced to the world of art, she has done the same for her two college-age daughters, Paris and Siena.
Chaney Thomas says it is important that people find some kind of expression for their creativity. She says her artwork exemplifies how much she enjoys her life. "I tried painting darker themes like the Flemish masters did, but everything always comes out happy," she says. She hopes to bring awareness to people that an original piece of artwork has its own beauty and hopes it inspires others to find their own creative work. To catch up with Chaney Thomas, go to her blog, http://sydneychaneythomas.com.
As the Wilder Art and Garden Center, 20 Orinda Fields Lane, is a new building, the Art Gallery at Wilder is now open to the public only when classes or events are scheduled. For now that is the first Saturday of every month for an artist reception from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. or arrange an appointment with Lamorinda Arts Council Co-curator Denise Nomura at wildergallery@lamorindaarts.org.
Moving forward, more regular hours will be scheduled. The Orinda Parks and Recreation Dept. is seeking bookings of classes and meetings. Contact them at OrindaParksandRec@cityoforinda.org, visit them at 28 Orinda Way or call 925-254-2445.
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Stage 10: Tour de France
By Cycling News April 03, 2017 11:06am
Updated: April 03, 2017 1:13pm Race: Tour of Flanders
Boonen goes out in style at final Tour of Flanders
Belgian upbeat after Gilbert's victory despite Taaienberg mechanical
Tom Boonen couldn't hide his smile at the start of Flanders
Once last time up the Muur for Tom Boonen (Quick-Step Floors)
Philippe Gilbert rides away for the victory with teammate Tom Boonen blocking the chase behind
Tom Boonen back in the peloton after his mechanical
Tom Boonen on the Muur for one final time as a professional
Tom Boonen was true to his pre-race declaration that he would not be content to sit in the peloton during his 15th and final Tour of Flanders. The Belgian took on the 'trequartista' role for Quick-Step Floors, ensuring his team was in prime position at the foot of the Muur van Geraardsbergen where the race unexpectedly was made. Ultimately, Boonen finished the race in 37th position, but only after he had set up teammate Philippe Gilbert for the win.
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Boonen's final race will come Sunday at Paris-Roubaix where he is chasing for a fifth victory, but De Ronde has also been a special race for the 36-year-old who tasted victory in 2005, 2006 and 2012. Gilbert's victory ensured that from his 15 starts, Boonen will finish with the record of having ridden in six winning teams at Flanders.
With Boonen and Gilbert forcing the selection over the iconic Muur to form the winning 14-man break, it appeared Quick-Step Floors were making its move too early. With Boonen consistently on the front the break when its future hung in the balance, corralling his fellow escapes to commit, it appeared Boonen's final Flanders was heading towards a fairy tale. However, of all the climbs in Flanders, it was the Taaienberg, nicknamed 'Boonenberg', that Boonen's day would come to an end as a mechanical scuppered his personal ambitions.
"I do not know what happened, because my bike was working all day," Boonen said according to Sporza. "My chain got stuck between the frame, which almost never happens. When I took my spare bike, immediately it did the same. Then you know you really are having bad luck. You know right away at such a time it is done."
Boonen was left stranded during the bike change but remained clam during the process despite knowing the race was riding away from him. After the climb, Boonen changed back onto his bike by the race had passed him by and he rode into the finish in the peloton, 3:30 minutes down on Gilbert.
"That was unfortunate, but all in all it is of course a great day for our team. Philippe Gilbert today was our man," he added. "This was the dream scenario we had in mind. I myself had hoped for a podium. It's too bad, because I was enjoying my last race. For Roubaix, this does not change anything. I feel good. The season is still long."
Having crashed out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on day one of his final classics campaign, Boonen was then ruled out of Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne the following day due to illness. He was back on track at E3 Harelbeke with sixth, and then eight at Gent-Wevelgem suggested he was approaching the denouement of his career precisely as planned. His form on Sunday at Flanders suggested as much, and while Boonen had 'dreamed' of one final podium, the race could hardly have played out any better with Gilbert taking a fine solo win and Niki Terpstra on the podium in third place.
Up next is Wednesday's edition of Scheldeprijs which pays homage to Boonen, with the start on his hometown of Mol, while Sunday's 'queen of the classics' Paris-Roubaix will draw the curtain on a career that started back in 2000. Having finished second last year, Boonen will be aiming for his 114th and final victory.
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Our first post on cricket on this site was CricBuzz, a website and a mobile app which specialized in cricket live score, games points, cricket teams and players news. Do check it out, CricBuzz has all that it takes to be one of the best websites to follow to learn more about your favorite crickets players and crickets team.
However, we have came to realized that there are a limited articles that revealed much about the second most popular game in the world, cricket, on the best apps to stream cricket live, get cricket live score update, read and get the latest information about cricket each season unlike football, which is the most popular sport in the world.
For this, we have compiled some list of popular websites to follow cricket news, cricket live update, cricket next match and fixture, and also, some reliable apps for stream cricket games live and follow your favorite team cricket live score just like we all do for football, for those of us that love it.
As of 2015, there are over 2.5 billion world populations that follow cricket game which is second to football, the most popular sport in human history.
Here are some of the most downloaded apps to follow cricket games live score on your Android, iOs, and Windows phone.
The first and most discussed cricket sports website and the app is CricBuzz. CricBuzz was launched in 2004 by a group of Indian guys and was later sold out in 2014 to Time internet.
CricBuzz app is first on our poll with over 500 million monthly visitors, more than 33,00 Chrome browser plugin download, and over 800,000 Android active users, 250,000 active users on iOS devices and more than a 100,000 Windows phone active users.
CricBuzz, a subsidiary of Time internet Indian, is the world most popular cricket website to follow cricket updates.
Follow the link below to download CricBuzz app to follow cricket game on your Android, iOS, and Windows phone.
ESPN Cricinfo on the hand on its own is a home for both cricket expert and beginners. If you are just starting to learn about cricket, the IPL live score, crickets games schedule and cricket stocks, ESPN Cricinfo is definitely the right place to burn your desire to a fulfillment.
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You probably have heard about HotStar as a movie site and an online website to stream movies live on PC and on your smartphone. However, HotStar is also a cricket website where you can catch all the glimpse of your favorite cricket teams, news updates, live score, videos, and players updates relating to transfer and injury.
The HotStar section dedicated for cricket games and news include latest updates, cricket live score, and commentaries are updated on live matches so that you can follow the ongoing cricket games update in case you don't have the privilege to watch it live.
If you miss a video clip you can request for it on HotStar cricket with a premium app. And all of these can be achieved on HotStar mobile app. Yes, you can follow all the sweet games on your smartphone when you download and install the HotStar app and navigate to Cricket section to follow live matches, commentary, live score, and lot more.
You can download the HotStar cricket app below to follow all Cricket games and fixtures on your smartphone.
You can catch all the fun that has to do with TV series and sports on this website. The website covers the entire information you need to know on your favorite cricket team and players.
Following this website cricket section, you will learn more about cricket games, best cricket player, cricket batsmen, games fixtures, scores, points on the table, the leading team, commentary, live matches, teams rank, teams rating, and lot more.
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Anyone who has been married to a drug addicted person knows how destructive it could be. It can turn your life upside down, breaking the trust that was built throughout the relationship.
Drug and alcohol addiction is a common problem these days. A 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that around 15.1 million adults have alcohol abuse disorder.
Another study was published in 2015 by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). According to that study, 10% of the Americans had a drug use disorder at some point in their lives.
Drug addiction can ruin the life of an addict, as well as the person related to them. It is particularly unacceptable in a committed relationship like marriage.
Unlike your relationship with your parents or siblings, marriage takes the most work. Coping with an addicted spouse can make your life miserable. It's because your partner will always choose the drug over you if he/she is actively addicted.
Dealing with an addicted spouse takes a lot of patience. It is not easy to end your marriage, especially when a child is involved.
1. Avoid Denial and Face the Facts.
Denying your spouse's addiction is the biggest damage you can do to your marriage. Sometimes people turn a blind eye to what is really going on with their partners. It's because they feel ashamed to talk about their partner's addiction. But, doing so will only harm you and your partner.
You may find it easier to pretend that there is no problem. But, facing your partner's bad habit will help you to take control over it. It will help you to think clear head what to do next. Remember, your spouse's problem is your problem as well. If you can solve the problem, you can live a healthy and happy life together.
If you want to save your partner from the addiction, first you need to gain knowledge about it. Without proper knowledge, you will only harm your partner, as well as your marriage. Addiction is a disease. The way you can deal with the disease is by learning about it.
Read journals, articles on drug addiction. Some online resources can help you in this matter. Talk to a psychiatrist or join an online forum. Learn about how some people deal with their partner's problem. With proper knowledge, you can develop a proper plan of action.
Handling an addict as a spouse is a huge mental pressure. It can hurt your psychology as well. You might experience a panic attack, rage, anxiety while dealing with an addicted partner. So, it's important for you to understand how you fit into this addiction.
If you focus only on keeping your spouse away from the addiction, you won't be able to focus on your life. It will be especially harmful if you have children. So, understand the problem and make gradual changes that can help your partner without harming you.
You might find it difficult to say anything to a person you love about their addiction. But, if you tell them nothing, you will allow them to continue this destructive habit. It seems nice to be forgiving, but it will hurt both of your life.
You must give your spouse an ultimatum. They must try to go for a recovery, or there will be consequences. It may seem difficult right now, but you must not live with an addict if they refuse to get help.
Remember, when your partner continuously refuses to get the treatment he/ she may become dangerous for you. In that case, you must not compromise.
5. Connect to a Support Group.
When it comes to living with a drug-addicted spouse, you are not alone. There are so many people with the same problem. You may find it easy to deal with yours if you talk to them.
Some support groups help you connect with other people who will understand your situation. If you share your problems with each other, it will help you to learn how to live with a person who struggles with such addictions.
You must take your spouse to a therapist after you know about their addiction. A therapist can help you with proper guidance on how you can deal with this problem. You may not be able to handle your addicted partner due to lack of knowledge. A therapist can find out the exact problem of your spouse. He/she will then offer their therapy session accordingly.
1. Meet a Therapist in Person.
Finding a good therapist is not that difficult. You can contact any rehabilitation center and see a good therapist.
A therapist will listen to both of you and your spouse's problem to suggest a solution. He/she can help you both to understand each other's problem and come up with a mutual understanding. A regular session may also help you regain your bonding with your partner.
2. Try an Online Marriage Counseling.
Most people feel shy to talk about their addiction in person. In that case, an online session can be helpful. Regain.us is such an online platform. You can connect with a reputed therapist from wherever you want. All you need is a laptop or mobile and a good internet connection.
Regain.us is an excellent platform for your relationship or marriage counseling. If you and your partner find it difficult to manage time for a therapy session, reach out for regain.us and get the online counseling at your suitable time. Regain.us cares for your privacy and will keep your family matter confidential.
Dealing with an addicted spouse can be frustrating. This problem can ruin your family and relationship. That's why you must try to make your partner go for a recovery.
Remember, this addiction can come back even after your partner has recovered. You must give proper time to your partner. Your bond can be stronger after surviving this battle together. You must also stay positive and take care of yourself.


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Arkphire eyes Asia Pacific expansion following landmark acquisition of Singapore-based Generic Technologies
Enterprise Ireland spoke with Chris Ambler, Head of Asia Pacific at Arkphire, on the company's plans to drive regional expansion from Singapore. This comes after the company announced an acquisition deal with Singapore-based Generic Technologies.
The full interview can be found here.
Headquartered in Ireland, Arkphire is a world-leading managed services provider (MSP) delivering services across cloud, cybersecurity, networking and digital workspace technologies in addition to desktops, collaboration and data centre offerings. The company also provides IT procurement solutions to Multinational companies globally. Arkphire's expansion into APAC is driven by demand from their multinational client base who want to set up operations in the region.
The company has seen significant growth in the past few years, from a modest €12 million in 2013 to €150 million in 2019 – a marker of its growing industry leadership as an established specialist in global IT procurement and tech services. As Arkphire continues on this growth trajectory, it was only a matter of time that the company expands its service offering and caters to rising demand for these services in the Asia Pacific region.
Responding to a question on Arkphire's expansion plans for Asia Pacific, Chris Ambler shared, "The goal is to bring all of our solutions and partnerships that we provide in Europe, and offer them to our existing clients in the region. We also want to bring on new customers to expand our client base, and the real value is in our ability to share customers between Asia Pacific and EMEA and help support our clients' growth across the globe."
"Over the past few years, we have received a lot of requests from our clients to help with their challenges in Asia Pacific. So what we are bringing [to the region] is a lot of knowledge and experience, and the way I see it, we are going to grow our business to give our customers continuity globally across the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, and provide solutions for all their IT procurement needs," he added.
Generic Technologies quickly comes to the forefront as a strategic move for Arkphire. The Singapore-based business was built on the back of increased demand for Apple and Adobe technology and support services, with a specialist focus on digital and creative sector customers, in addition to local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Having grown to become a specialist authorised reseller of Apple, in addition to holding gold partner status with Adobe, Generic Technologies has recorded an annual turnover of €5.85m.
Singapore, one of the major business hubs in Asia Pacific, serves as a strategic launchpad for Arkphire's regional plans. Often cited as a key gateway to Southeast Asia, Singapore is at the heart of Southeast Asia's burgeoning tech and innovation landscape, one of the most vibrant and competitive innovation ecosystems in the world.
"It is important that we invest in the region to show that Arkphire is here to stay. If we're going to do that, it is really key to identify a business that has pedigree and talent in the local market. The focus around this acquisition is to acquire the knowledge and expertise [that has been gained] over a long period of time to help us develop a solid foundation to grow the business locally, and [subsequently] expand across the region," Ambler said.
Arkphire's acquisition of Generic Technologies will deepen its ability to support a network of customers across Southeast Asia and help scale up service delivery model capabilities at a regional level. The acquisition is a landmark deal for Arkphire following the opening of its regional office in 2019 and will support the company's expansion in the Asia Pacific market.
"We opened the Singapore office last year as the headquarters of the Asia Pacific business. We have since added Hong Kong and Japan as regional offices, and we are working on expanding those. Asia Pacific is a region where we see significant growth and opportunity for the business. We see the Asia Pacific market as a region where we can add significant value, and also where we can build a sustainable and long-term business to continue our growth," said Ambler.
Enterprise Ireland, the Irish state export agency, has played an important role in supporting Arkphire as the company navigates challenges in the region, according to Ambler. "Not only has Enterprise Ireland supported us through the initial stages of getting our business set up and running but the agency also linked us up with contacts that we needed to access to get things up and running in other countries, and help solve challenges that we face locally as well. Enterprise Ireland has been a significant help to us, and we look forward to what we can achieve as we continue to develop our business in the region," he said.
Contemplating the unusual market circumstances that Asia Pacific and the world is currently in given the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Ambler believes that technology will become a necessity to the survival and long-term resilience of businesses.
"Every business, no matter what they're doing, has been disrupted in some way by the outbreak of Covid 19. Aside from the usual tele-conferencing technology that we're seeing in these times, we foresee a big wave of new technology around digital workspace and office collaboration. Businesses also need to evolve and adopt technology so that their businesses can be more agile and survive business disruptions into the future ."
Arkphire is now positioned as the largest and fastest growing Irish headquartered IT procurement and IT managed services business. Arkphire Group has an unrivalled network of partnership accreditations with leading global IT vendors and is an Apple Authorised Enterprise Reseller (AAER), Check Point 4-Star, Cisco Gold, Citrix Platinum, Dell Titanium, HP Platinum, IBM Gold, Lenovo Platinum and Microsoft Gold Partner.
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Over the past couple of weeks here in my Media Metropolis, I can tell you that the summer heat has been sweltering and the humidity is enough to make you stay in the house with a giant glass of iced tea in front of your air conditioner while watching your favorite programming on whatever streaming service you prefer. It's also hot enough to set up a base camp at the nearest beach but I should warn you that you just might have a little company if you do that. Sure, "Shark Week" might have ended a couple of weeks ago but now it's time for the Carcharodon megalodon to show you he means business. Warner Brothers Pictures "The Meg" opens today in theaters everywhere. Here's the theatrical poster, some premise and the casting.
The Premise: Five years ago, expert sea diver and Naval Captain Jonas Taylor encountered an unknown danger in the unexplored recesses of the Mariana Trench that forced him to abort his mission and abandon half his crew. Though the tragic incident earned him a dishonorable discharge, what ultimately cost him his career, his marriage and any semblance of honor was his unsupported and incredulous claims of what caused it – an attack on his vessel by a mammoth, 70-foot sea creature, believed to be extinct for more than a million years. But when a submersible lies sunk and disabled at the bottom of the ocean – carrying his ex-wife among the team onboard – he is the one who gets the call. Whether a shot at redemption or a suicide mission, Jonas must confront his fears and risk his own life and the lives of everyone trapped below on a single question: Could the Carcharodon Megalodon – the largest marine predator that ever existed – still be alive … and on the hunt? (c/o IMDB).
PiercingMetal Thoughts: I enjoyed a lot about the trailer which was posted HERE in case you missed it and while I think that I will treat myself to this one in the theaters its not going to be for a few days since I have a whole lot of stuff on my plate for the two websites. It's a busy weekend here in NYC as both the "Fear The Riff" Effects Expo and "Play NYC" are taking place and I will be hitting both of these events. Whew. Truly NYC is the city that never sleeps. What about you readers? Are you planning on being some shark bait this weekend (but in the safest sense of course by being in the movie house)….Let me know down in the comments section and if you do see it or have by the time you notice this posting, please DO NOT post any spoilers. You can just say you loved or hated it. Now, its time to go and get ready for the next adventure but before I go, if you want to see some of the exciting posters for this film please click HERE to be transported to "The Chronicles Of Piercing Ken" where I have posted them.


Join the iCWN for our fourth annual Women of the Watch weekend retreat for – aa time to rise up, seek the Lord – to do battle in the Spirit and to fellowship together as women bring the needs of their families, our city and churches before the Lord.
Once again it will be a time pouring out new wine and preparing for fresh revival. It's a time to WAKE UP and stir ourselves for the season at hand.
The retreat will be held at Belsey Bridge Conference Centre, in Ditchingham on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
It's Time for an Awakening - Are you ready?


ATLANTA (October 25, 2011) – In the first installment of the "Lessons from the Experts" webinar series, Call2Recycle® and guests will discuss the shared responsibility for end-of-life product management and how obligations fall not only on the manufacturer, but also on local governments and municipalities. Call2Recycle, the only free battery and cellphone collection program in North America, will host a three-part complimentary webinar series that will discuss issues critical to extended producer responsibility (EPR) and recycling programs within municipalities across the U.S..
The initial webinar will be held November 2, 2011 at 11am ET. "The ABCs of EPR and OCRRA – Recycling Efforts Unique to Municipalities" will spotlight the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) and their recycling program for rechargeable batteries as well as other recycling services and waste reduction programs in Onondaga County. Onondaga County's households and commercial outlets are currently recycling better than 60% of the waste that once was buried in landfills, and that includes rechargeable batteries recycled through Call2Recycle.
Join OCRRA and Call2Recycle for this webinar on November 2, 2011. Register today or find out about upcoming webinars in the series at call2recycle.org/webseries.


Las Vegas Le Reve (French for "the dream") is a music and circus art spectacular, performed in a specially constructed circular theater. In the center of the circle, a round swimming pool provides the main focus of the show, with performers appearing from the air above, from the water below, and from among and behind the actual audience. Just walking into the venue and taking in the sheer size of the place is an awe-inspiring experience.
In spite of its large size, the Le Reve Wynn show manages to make viewers feel like they're part of the action. Even the highest seats afford a good view, i.e. close enough to the show's many happenings to make for a thoroughly engaging experience. The fact that many of the show's scenes involve performers appearing from within the audience means that no one is too far to feel touched by the beauty of the show.
The Le Reve Las Vegas show was created by Franco Dragone especially for the Vegas Wynn and fits in perfectly with the hotel's upmarket, tasteful charm. Its trademark wire frame globe scene with its beautiful aerial routine has long been an iconic feature of the Vegas Strip, and can be frequently seen gracing huge video screens outside the hotel.
Le Reve Vegas is always surprising with a constantly transforming set, including an impressive platform that rises 15 feet out of the water and many exciting suspended features. There are frequent scene, lighting and costume changes, providing non-stop excitement throughout the show. Some acts are performed on the platform suspended above the pool, giving way to aquatic acts, aerial acts and even acts combining all of the above.
There are cutting edge fire effects, rain falling from "the sky" and impressive feats of strength and skill as aerialists, synchronised swimmers, and gymnasts perform some seemingly impossible acrobatics on and above the stage. It's definitely a show that will impress young and old alike, and is suitable for ages five and above.


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Ubisoft Forums > For Honor > General Discussion > Which characters will be able to use shields ?
View Full Version : Which characters will be able to use shields ?
Which characters will be able to use shields ? In trailer Knights can use shields.
Everyone except Samurai from what I can see.