text:
Explore Near Me or Worldwide
Suggested Destinations
Athens, Attica
Auckland, Auckland Province
Brooklyn, New York State
Suggested Explorers
André Fernandes
Laura Baldwin
Andrew Evans
Tara Turner
Smart Destinations
Create a Tip
Chuo City
Alessandra Anzante
Sumo training before breakfast!
No visit to Japan is complete without witnessing Sumo wrestling. If you're lucky enough to be in the country during a tournament, you can buy tickets online and watch the centuries old practice. However, for those who are running low on Yen or aren't able to get to an official match, sumo training is a brilliant free alternative to see the sport in action.
The sumo wrestlers train almost every morning from 7:30 until 10:00. Visitors can watch the training sessions through a large window on a fairly quiet suburban street. Be warned, trainers inside the building do not like to see viewers chatting outside, taking photos, or eating! These practices will by no means impress the sumo! Get there early to ensure a good spot, and if you're lucky enough they'll finish the session by coming outside and greeting their adoring public.
Travel Tip created by Alessandra Anzante and updated on April 13, 2017
Share this travel tip
Tiplr Highlights
Discover more Activities travel tips in Japan
Collect Rubber stamps at Takayama
For rubber stamp collector Hida no Sato Folk Village has something to offer There are stations you can get gigantic stamp that represent the typical house you got the stamp from Buy the book for merely and you can stamp on it Also there s a questionnaire you can fill and
Peniko All Travel Photos
Yamaneko Museum (Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center) – Japan
If you read my previous tip then you will know about the species of wildcat known as Yamaneko unique to the dense jungle of the Japanese island of Iriomate If not then they are around the size of a normal house cat but their numbers fluctuate around the mark This amazing
Shibuya City
The Shibuya scramble
Nowhere else says welcome to Tokyo quite as well as the Shibuya crossing Perhaps the busiest intersection in the world if not the most iconic this junction should be on every visitor s to-do list Experience the organised chaos when as many as three thousand people cross the road at once
Travel items and souvenirs selected for you. Shop on Tiplr now!
Happy Traveling: Vintage Design Posters of Unforgettable Places
Bradt's Zanzibar Guide Book
So Stylish in New York T-Shirt
Build Me a Monument! Toy Construction Blocks to build impressive monument replicas!
See all the products
Find Flight Deals
Deals on Skyscanner
Deals on Expedia
Sights & Places
Airbnb Tips
B&B Travel Tips
Backpacking Tips
Hotel Tips
Italian Cuisine Tips
Road Trip Travel Tips
Solo Travel Tips
10 Stunning Places to Stay Around the World
The Complete Travel Bucket List: Africa
The Mexican Road Less Traveled: Isla Mujeres
Travel Insurance: Everything you Need to Know
How to Create Inspiring Travel Content: Anatomy of the Best Travel Tip
The Best Places to Stay in New Orleans
Work & Travel with Tiplr
Get the Tiplr App
Tiplr Travel Network
TiplrCoin
Tiplr Business
Design & Development Team
Intellectual Property & DMCA
Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Telegram
Tiplr, Inc. © 2016-2023
Enter email and new password
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Policy
The Tiplr Travel Groups on Facebook
The community of smart travelers is real and ready to help you travel smart. We are active on several specific Facebook groups. Join us now yo get direct travel tips about the most exciting destinations
New York City Travel Tips
Paris Travel Tips
Oh there you are!
Login via Instagram will be removed soon
If you previously created your Tiplr account using Instagram, we kindly request that you change your login access using one of the options below, in order to keep using your Tiplr account with all of your data and tips. Thanks!
Have an account using Instagram? Login here
Lost your password? Create an Account
Contest Official Rules
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Void where prohibited by law. Subject to all federal, state and local laws. Contest begins at 12:01 a.m. US Eastern Time ("ET") on 5/8/2018 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 7/31/2018. (the "Contest Period"). Sponsor's computer is the official time keeping device for this Contest.
1. Eligibility: The Tiplr's Best Travel Tip Award (the "Contest") is open to all the users of the digital platform Tiplr who are 21 years of age or older as of time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors of Tiplr, Inc., and any of their respective parents, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliated companies, dealers, sales representatives, licensees, service agencies, independent contractors, advertising and promotion agencies, web hosting and service and fulfillment providers (all of the foregoing, collectively, "Contest Entities"), and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses) and those living in the same household of each (whether legally related or not), are ineligible to enter or win the Contest. Participation constitutes entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and to Sponsor's decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning the prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. Sponsor reserves the right to verify the eligibility of the Grand Prize winner.
2. Sponsor: The Sponsor is Tiplr, Inc., 195 Plymouth St. Brooklyn, NY 11201
3. How to Enter: There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to participate. A purchase does not increase your chances of winning. There is one (1) way to enter the Contest:
Via microsite: To enter, visit https://tiplr.co/award, complete all required fields of the onscreen registration form and follow the instructions to receive one (1) entry into the Contest. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on 7/31/2018 to be included in the Best Travel Tip contest.
By entering, you agree to receive emails and join the newsletter lists of Sponsor. No information regarding entries, other than as otherwise set forth in these Official Rules, will be disclosed. Limit one (1) entry per person/email address per method of entry. Any attempt by any entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void such entries and that entrant may be disqualified. Use of any automated or computer system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your online service may apply. If entering via mobile device, normal phone/data and usage charges imposed by your phone service may apply. Standard data rates may apply if entering via mobile device.
Incomplete, corrupted, or untimely entries are void and will be disqualified. Sponsor and its agencies are not responsible for late, illegible, incomplete, or misdirected entries; lost, interrupted, or unavailable network, server, or other connections; or miscommunications, computer or software malfunctions, telephone transmission problems, technical failures, garbled transmissions, damage to a user's computer equipment (software or hardware), or other errors or malfunctions of any kind, whether human, mechanical, electronic or otherwise. Proof of submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the authorized account holder of the email address used to enter will be deemed to be the entrant. The "authorized account holder" is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, Internet service provider, or other organization (which may include an employer) responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential Grand Prize Winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Entries specifying an invalid, non-working, or inactive email address will be disqualified and ineligible to win.
4. Selection of Grand Prize Winner and Winner Notification: One (1) Grand Prize Winner ("Grand Prize Winner") will be assigned to the "Best Travel Tip" created on the platform Tiplr (website or iOS app) and the winner will be defined on writing and other skills basis by a panel of judges selected by Sponsor and communicate via email or web channels before the end of 2018 . The potential Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the Travel tips submitted by contest participants on Tiplr during the Contest Period. The potential Grand Prize Winner will be notified via e-mail to the e-mail address provided on the contest entry form. Potential Grand Prize Winner must respond to the email within 48 hours of notification attempt or prize will be forfeited and an alternate Grand Prize Winner will be selected and notified. Once the potential winner has responded, Sponsor will send, via email, an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release which must be executed and returned within 5 days. The contest will be conducted by Sponsor, whose decisions on all matters relating to the Contest shall be final and binding. At the sole discretion of the Sponsor, disqualification, forfeiture and the selection of an alternate Grand Prize Winner may result from any of the following: (1) a potential Grand Prize Winner's failure to respond to any email notification by the deadline stated within the notification; (2) the return of an email notification as undeliverable after three (3) attempts; (3) potential Grand Prize Winner's failure to provide Sponsor with satisfactory proof of age, identity and residency; (4) potential Grand Prize Winner's failure to confirm address and validly claim the prize by the deadline stated within the notification; (5) the potential Grand Prize Winner's failure to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability/Publicity Release by the deadline stated within the notification; and (6) any other non-compliance with the Official Rules. In the event of prize forfeiture, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award or not award the forfeited prize to an alternate Grand Prize Winner. Prize will be awarded, provided that it is validly claimed within a week from the announcement, after which no alternate Grand Prize Winner will be selected, nor will an unclaimed prize be awarded. Potential Grand Prize Winner is subject to verification by Sponsor, whose decisions are final and BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST. An entrant is not the Grand Prize Winner of the prize unless and until entrant's eligibility has been verified and entrant has been notified that verification is complete.
Tip's Creation Guidelines
Tips must be in English (Quality of English will be evaluated and any tips in another language will not be accepted)
Each tip must be at least 150 words
Topic of tip must be travel
Each entrant must create at least 10 tips using their Tiplr account (But there is no limit to the number of tips created)
Each tip must have a good quality photo (When using the website, photos should be at least 800 pixels in width)
Best Tip's Evaluation Criteria
Quality of text (i.e. well-written, in fluent English, unique/original, off the beaten path, avoids mainstream travel topics, etc.)
Authenticity of information provided
"Smartness" of tip
Title catchiness
Ability to select the proper category and location for each tip
5. Grand Prize is a Gift card valued at $1,000 (USD) and it will be delivered to the winner via regular mail or digitally.
Prize Restrictions: Prize cannot be substituted, assigned, transferred, or redeemed for cash; however, Sponsor reserves the right to make equivalent prize substitution at its sole discretion if any advertised prize (or portion of prize) becomes unavailable. Grand Prize Winner is responsible for any loss of prize or portion of prize after it has been delivered. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prize. Any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes and all fees and expenses related to acceptance and use of prize not specifically stated herein are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize Winner.
6. General Conditions: By entering or participating in the Contest, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules, and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. Contest Entities are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information or technical failures of any kind, (2) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Contest; or (3) any other computer, network, technical, human or other error, problem or malfunction that may occur in connection with the administration of the Contest, the processing of entries, or the selection or notification of Grand Prize winner. Further, if, for any reason, the Contest is not capable of running as planned for reasons outside the control of the Sponsor which, in the sole opinion of Sponsor, may corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contest (or portion thereof), Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest (or portion thereof) and in the event of cancellation, the prize will be awarded in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received prior to cancellation. Sponsor also reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify the entry of any individual found to be (a) tampering or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or any website operated by the Contest Entities; (b) using any robotic, macro, automatic, programmed or like entry methods, which will void all such entries; (c) violating these Official Rules or the terms of service, conditions of use, and/or general rules of any Sponsor property or service; or (d) acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person. Contest Entities are not responsible for claims, injuries, losses or damages of any kind resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the awarding, delivery, acceptance, use, misuse, possession, loss or misdirection of the prize; participation in this Contest or in any activity or travel related thereto or from any interaction with, or downloading of, computer Contest information.
7. Release and Limitations of Liability: By entering, each entrant agrees to defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless Contest Entities from and against any and all losses, demands, damages, rights, claims, actions and liabilities of any kind arising out of or related to (i) entrant's participation in the Contest or (ii) entrant's participation in any prize-related activities (including, without limitation, any property loss, damage, personal injury or death caused to any person(s). The Grand Prize Winner and travel companion(s) assume all liability for any injury, death, or damage caused, or allegedly caused, by participating in this Contest or use or redemption of the prize. Any disputes that may arise hereunder shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York without regard to the conflicts of laws principles of any jurisdiction. Venue with respect to any such disputes shall be had in the state and federal courts of the State of New York. All taxes are the responsibility of the Grand Prize Winner, who may receive an IRS Form 1099 reflecting the final actual value of the prize, if applicable.
Entrants, by participating, agree that the Contest Entities, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by entrants against, any liability, for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including death, to persons, or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of a prize or participation in this Contest.
8. Publicity. As a condition of entry into the Contest, except where prohibited by law, each entrant and potential Grand Prize Winner by accepting the prize grants to the Contest Entities, a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license and right, to publicize, broadcast, display and/or otherwise use the Contest entrant's name, city, state, biographical material and Instagram handle in any media now known or hereafter devised throughout the world in perpetuity for advertising and publicity purposes, without additional review, compensation, permission or approval of Grand Prize Winner.
9. Disputes: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest or prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the District of New York or the appropriate State Court located in New York; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.
10. Privacy: The personal information collected through this Contest is subject to Tiplr, Inc. Policy, located: https://tiplr.com/privacy-policy
11. Official Rules and Winner List: To obtain a copy of these Official Rules or for Grand Prize Winner list requests, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: "Tiplr, Inc. 195 Plymouth St. Brooklyn, NY 11201". Requests for Grand Prize Winner lists must be received no later than three months after the end of the Contest Period.
The information you provide will only be used in connection with this Contest or in connection with promotional or other activities of Tiplr, Inc.
<# print( 'Tiplr' ) #>


text:
Home » Keywords » self-driving technology
Items Tagged with 'self-driving technology'
DeepRoute Begins Self-Driving Vehicle Tests in Calif.
The company's initial fleet of autonomous vehicles in California will help to reinforce the vehicles' safety on the roads.
Microsoft Launches Autonomous Driving Program for Startups
Microsoft plans to partner with manufacturers to create a unique car experience in future self-driving vehicles.
VW Investing in Ford's Self-Driving Car
It's predicted $45 billion will be spent on developing autonomous vehicles globally by 2025.
NTSB: Tesla Model X Driver Killed in Calif. Crash Not Holding Steering Wheel
The driver of a Tesla vehicle did not touch the steering wheel in the six seconds before he was killed in an accident in Mountain View, Calif.
Waymo Rolls Out Fully Autonomous Vehicles
A portion of the company's fleet will operate in full autonomous mode in a Phoenix metro region. Waymo noted that its fleet of autonomous vehicles have been tested on public roads and private test tracks to ensure its self-driving technology is safe.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Finding My Way: My Contribution To Lessen Overpriced Bullshet!
If you've read some of my stuff already, you'll know I'm not a big fan of doing things "the hard way". Almost everything is rediculously overpriced these days - even the basics such as food and shelter - simply ludicrous. These are the basics for humanity to live, at least, comfortably.
we have vacant houses AND homeless people!
What about food? Oh man, don't even get me STARTED on food! Almost everything on the supermarket shelves nowdays is either in plastic bags or foods in tins. As for "fresh" vegetables and fruits, most contain residue of pesticides and herbicides and some are even genetically modified. If you dont know what that means, look up GMO's! Bloody governments!
As for me and my family - sure, we have a roof over our heads. Its not a mansion but it is very much a Home. We've filled it with love and laughter and live life simply. We pay our mortgage - our ingrained belief is that "we always have enough" - and with law of attraction, so it is.
Our family has two chickens that roam the backyard. They lay us 2 eggs every day :) Our 2 adorable dogs are wonderful teachers and also provide us with affectionate cuddles. We also have a vegetable patch WITHOUT pesticides and herbicides sprayed on them and we have an apple tree. Of course we still go to the shop and buy supplies when needed. We can do this. Some can't.
At the moment, I am unable to help, hands on, with building shelters for the homeless (I'm expanding my vibrational belief system though so anythings possible :) I also cannot walk up to food producers and tell them to take all of the crap out foods (even though I have tried and I continue working on it) ..... What I CAN do, is help you to get online without the overpriced BS!
And since I'm so fed up of the overpriced bullshet, I'm not charging thousands of dollars (like some companies and people do). Im not even charging hundreds of dollars! Not even 50 bucks!
My service is only $47 AND if you don't like what I build for you, then you don't even have to pay!


Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart is a hidden object puzzle game. My Dad is perhaps the biggest fan of this genre, he seems to have hundreds of the things. I noticed looking through them that a bizarre amount are set around horror in some way, this one is no exception dealing as it does with zombie pirates, ghosts and curses. This game first came out back in 2012 on the PC, this is apparently the first one of it's type to come out on the PS4.
You play as the owner of a museum who has just received the body and artifacts of legendary pirate Captain Remington. However once you adorn the corpse with it's belongings it comes to life and kidnaps your teenage daughter. Sneaking aboard it's pirate ship ( with the living dead acting as crew members) you end up at his old fortress; Skull Island. Here you must seek out the golden doubloons that will return the undead pirate back to his mortal form so that you can rescue your daughter.
Originally hidden puzzle games were just that; screens upon screens of hunt the objects with a story loosely fitted around it. The genre evolved though and nowadays the hidden puzzle sections are only a small part of the overall whole, the rest of the game being based around fun, though shallow more traditional ones. The problem with these games is often what you are being asked to find is not really obvious, a lot of objects are geared towards American versions of objects, in the case of The Cursed Heart there were a few times when the actual object names seemed to have spelling errors. Hidden puzzle scenes here are never too bloated and so are always easy to do with mostly large items to find (a penguin, an African mask, and a gold bar as examples). If you find it too hard there is a weird Mahjong game you can play as an alternative. You get a generously sized circle you use to find the objects, I found on a fair few times the game wouldn't recognise what I was trying to highlight and so I got unfairly penalised with a missed guess.
So the other half of the game is exploring the various locations and solving puzzles. These range from arranging wooden blocks to form a picture, following instructions to make a potion, to working out how to open doors and secret passages to get deeper into the game. There are four main areas in The Cursed Heart. The museum is the prologue level that teaches you the controls, then there is the pirate ship, Skull Island, and an extra chapter after the main game is done with. While this is horror and features plenty of zombies and skeletons this is in no way scary at all. This is designed to appeal to all ages and so you have an antagonist with noble motivations who maybe isn't as bad as he at first seems, his crew on the other hand are played more for comedic effect, they are completely nonthreatening to you. The characters mostly reminded me of Monkey Island, there is even one part where a seagull steals an essential item you needed which I swear was a direct homage to a puzzle in Le Chuck's Revenge: Monkey Island 2. If you ever get stuck a quick tap of up on the D-pad will show you where to go next, so it is impossible to get stuck for too long.
The plot itself isn't that exciting, it plays out through diary entries, and by talking to characters. Budget constraints are never too hard to see, such as characters mouths not attempting to sync up with what is being said, and static background images (that at one point reveals the solution to a puzzle by already showing as solved). It all looks nice enough, it's a port of a five year old game so no way is it going to impress you, but it is functional. The extra chapter after the credits is probably where I had the most fun. This extra one featured a more unsettling story and was set in a tightly designed location.
The Cursed Heart is never going to appeal to everyone, personally I only brought it due to it being on sale for a dirt cheap price. There is plenty of game for the low price, while it is satisfying to solve the simple puzzles, you need to keep in mind as a game it is very basic and with not much replay value.


text:
Search results for: 'Beijing'
Things to do in Beijing
Sort By Price Sort By Sort Order Sort By sterling is featured
+Add to wishlist
Beijing Temple of Heaven Admission Ticket
The Temple of Heaven, constructed during the 15th Century, is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site. The complex contains a number of religious building...
1 to 8 hrs
*Per person
Beijing Summer Palace Admission Ticket
The Summer Palace is one of Beijing's most popular landmarks and one of the best examples of an imperial garden in China. With its hilltop views, la...
Beijing Forbidden City Admission Ticket
Get your Forbidden City admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden si...
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Cable Car Tickets
Spend an unforgettable day at China's must-see destination: The Great Wall of China, and explore a less-frequented section of the Wall at Mutianyu. Ri...
Panda House at Beijing Zoo and Summer Palace Walking Tour
Tour Type: Exclusive Private Tour Operates: Daily Departs: optional time Duration: Approx. 4-5 hours Pick-up: Your midtown Hotel Stop and enter S...
2-Hour Beijing Small-Group Jingshan Coal Hill Park and Beihai Park Walking Tour
Book this unique 2-hour tour to experience the breathtaking view of the Forbidden City from the top of one of Beijing's very few ...
Coach Day Tour: Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace including Lunch
Visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall which is the most popular and best-preserved section of the wall. Then, visit the extravagant Summer Pala...
Early Bird Hutong Tour with National Flag Raising Ceremony at Tiananmen Square
If Jet lag bothers you, this interesting early morning tour is a good fit for you. Experience the China's National Flag Raising ceremony at Tiananmen ...
Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. A breathtaking
Explore ancient and modern Chinese structures as you tour the historic Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, and the magnificent structures cre...
Beijing Old Summer Palace Admission Ticket
The gardens of the Old Summer Palace, also known as the Ruins of the Yuanmingyuan, were first constructed in the year of 1709 and later destroyed by F...
Beijing Water Cube Admission Ticket
The National Aquatics Center, better known as "Water Cube", is one of the popular venues of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The venue hosted the swimmi...
GPS Audio Guide for Forbidden City,Summer Palace,Temple of Heaven and Great Wall
The GPS Audio Guide is suitable for independent travelers who would like to travel on their own. Allow you to get to the know the stories behind the h...
Tours/Excursions (1571)
Theme Parks, Water parks & Amusement Parks (4)
Food,Wine & Nightlife (167)
Rs - Rs
Beijing (1943)
Guiyang (1)
Hong Kong SAR (2)
Luoyang (1)
Xian (13)


text:
How certain foods and drinks could be eroding your teeth
School of Dentistry's Dr. Paul Boyd explains what you need to know
By Julie Heflin -
Paul Boyd, DMD
Although the thought of an acid in your mouth is unsettling, 20-to-45-percent of adults in the United States show signs of acid erosion on their teeth.
"The exposure of our teeth to an acid can cause loss of enamel and eventually the dentin or inner layer of the tooth, creating significant problems," said Paul Boyd, DMD, clinical associate professor, UofL School of Dentistry.
He explains two categories of acid that affect the mouth: extrinsic and intrinsic acids.
The most common extrinsic source of acid comes from food and beverages with a pH of less than 4, where 7 is a neutral pH level. Lemon juice, wines, sport drinks, sodas, oranges, some teas, vinegar, apple juice, tomatoes, cherries and pickles are all examples of food and drink items with high acid.
Other extrinsic acids come from medications such as aspirin, iron tablets and vitamin C supplements. This category also involves occupational exposure for individuals who are battery and ammunition plant workers or frequent swimmers who go to pools where the pH isn't properly adjusted.
Intrinsic acids originate from gastric fluid in contact with the mouth. Boyd says this can result from gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), bulimia and vomiting associated with pregnancy and alcohol abuse. Gastric fluid has a pH around 1, so its erosive potential is extremely high, he said.
"Signs of dental erosion include dulling and yellowing of the teeth, increased translucency at the ends of the teeth and rounding of the teeth," Boyd said. "If your teeth have an increase in sensitivity to cold and hot foods and drinks, erosion may be a factor."
Dr. Boyd's tips for protecting teeth from erosion:
Wait 30 minutes before brushing after meals. Tooth enamel is constantly
de-mineralizing after an acid attack and re-mineralizing with the influence of saliva. Brushing too soon impacts the tooth while de-mineralizing and increases the risk of abrading the enamel. And, always use a soft bristle tooth brush.
Limit warm or hot acidic beverages, which are more erosive than cold acidic beverages.
Drink through a straw when drinking acidic beverages, and don't swish.
Eat and drink acidic food and beverages in one sitting rather than over an extended period of time. Frequency of intake is a factor of erosion.
Look for toothpastes formulated specifically to fight erosion.
Make an appointment with a health care provider who can help diagnose and treat sources of acid.
Schedule a dental check-up. Your dentist can identify tooth erosion and determine its source. Intrinsic acid usually affects the inside and biting surfaces of the teeth whereas extrinsic sources initially are localized on the outside surfaces of the teeth.
"If you suspect that dental erosion is impacting your oral health, be proactive. Early intervention can save significant time and money — and most of us don't have an excess of either," Boyd said.
Paul Boyd
Julie Heflin
Office of Communications & Marketing, HSC Campus


text:
June 19, 2014 by Jack Landau 88
Throwback Thursday: 33 Dundas Street East
share tweet share comment
The changes seen in Toronto over the past decade have been so vast that anyone and everyone seems to be fascinated by them. One spot in particular that everyone has an opinion on is Yonge-Dundas Square and the buildings that surround it. In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we turn back the clock on a media-covered building just east of it.
Built in 2004 as the home for an Olympics-themed entertainment venue and known as 'The Torch', 33 Dundas East was acquired by media giant Rogers in 2007 after the attraction failed to pull in enough business. The building is now used as a broadcast studio for TV stations City and OMNI. Heading back in time over a decade to April 12, 2003, construction on the building was just about to get started.
View of 33 Dundas East from Yonge-Dundas Square, April 2003, image by Edward Skira
Fast forward to June 17, 2014 and the completed building is now a fixture at Victoria and Dundas Streets, known for its massive Jumbotron and media boards up top, and also the streetcar line which passes through below.
View of 33 Dundas East from Yonge-Dundas Square, June 2014, image by Jack Landau
We will return next week with another look at the changing face of Toronto!
CommentsLog in to comment | Comment as a guest |


text:
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Farrokh Dehdashti, Barry A. Siegel, Amit Singnurkar
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging is a topic covered in the Pearson's General Thoracic.
Conventional scintigraphy allows for functional assessment of the esophagus and provides information that is complementary to clinical and radiologic evaluation.
Radionuclide scintigraphy is an alternative to conventional imaging and esophageal function tests in the assessment of functional esophageal disorders.
PET with the glucose analogue FDG is more sensitive than CT for detecting locoregional and distant metastasis in patients with esophageal cancer and is now generally accepted as an important method for staging and restaging of this disease.
PET is most useful in detection of occult stage IV cancer and identification of local or distant metastatic sites that are most easily accessible for tissue confirmation.
Limitations of PET in cancer detection are poor sensitivity for small volume tumors and inability to differentiate inflammation from cancer.
The roles of PET in treatment planning, prognostication, and assessment of therapy are being defined.
Several nuclear imaging techniques are available for evaluation of esophageal disorders. These are most conveniently divided into two categories: conventional scintigraphy, predominantly used for imaging of patients with benign diseases, and positron emission tomography (PET), used for imaging of patients with esophageal cancer.
Dehdashti, Farrokh, et al. "Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging." Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book, Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2023. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery, ebook.sts.org.
Dehdashti F, Siegel BA, Singnurkar A. Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. In: Darling GE, Baumgartner WA, Jacobs JP, eds. Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons; 2023. ebook.sts.org. Accessed January 26, 2023.
Dehdashti, F., Siegel, B. A., & Singnurkar, A. (2023). Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. In Darling, G., Baumgartner, W., & Jacobs, J. (Eds.), Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons. ebook.sts.org
Dehdashti F, Siegel BA, Singnurkar A. Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging [Internet]. In: Darling GE, Baumgartner WA, Jacobs JP, editors. Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons; 2023. [cited 2023 January 26]. Available from: ebook.sts.org.
TY - ELEC T1 - Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging ID - 1418520 ED - Jacobs,J, ED - Darling,Gail, ED - Baumgartner,William, Y1 - 2023/01/04/ BT - Pearson's General Thoracic UR - https://ebook.sts.org/sts/view/Pearsons-General-Thoracic/1418520/all/Nuclear_Medicine_and_Molecular_Imaging PB - Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons DB - STS Cardiothoracic Surgery DP - Unbound Medicine ER -
Conventional Nuclear Imaging
Esophageal Transit Scintigraphy
Esophageal Reflux Scintigraphy
PET: Basic Principles
Imaging Techniques
FDG-PET in Esophageal Cancer
Primary Tumor Staging (T Classification)
Nodal Staging (N Classification)
Distant Metastatic Disease (M Classification)
Assessment of Prognosis With FDG-PET
Assessment of Response to Therapy
Detection of Recurrent Disease
Radiotherapy Planning


text:
package v1beta1

import (
	corev1 "k8s.io/api/core/v1"
	metav1 "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/apis/meta/v1"
)

// +genclient
// +k8s:deepcopy-gen:interfaces=k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/runtime.Object

// Event is a report of an event somewhere in the cluster. It generally denotes some state change in the system.
type Event struct {
	metav1.TypeMeta `json:",inline"`
	// +optional
	metav1.ObjectMeta `json:"metadata,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,1,opt,name=metadata"`

	// Required. Time when this Event was first observed.
	EventTime metav1.MicroTime `json:"eventTime" protobuf:"bytes,2,opt,name=eventTime"`

	// Data about the Event series this event represents or nil if it's a singleton Event.
	// +optional
	Series *EventSeries `json:"series,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,3,opt,name=series"`

	// Name of the controller that emitted this Event, e.g. `kubernetes.io/kubelet`.
	// +optional
	ReportingController string `json:"reportingController,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,4,opt,name=reportingController"`

	// ID of the controller instance, e.g. `kubelet-xyzf`.
	// +optional
	ReportingInstance string `json:"reportingInstance,omitemtpy" protobuf:"bytes,5,opt,name=reportingInstance"`

	// What action was taken/failed regarding to the regarding object.
	// +optional
	Action string `json:"action,omitemtpy" protobuf:"bytes,6,name=action"`

	// Why the action was taken.
	Reason string `json:"reason,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,7,name=reason"`

	// The object this Event is about. In most cases it's an Object reporting controller implements.
	// E.g. ReplicaSetController implements ReplicaSets and this event is emitted because
	// it acts on some changes in a ReplicaSet object.
	// +optional
	Regarding corev1.ObjectReference `json:"regarding,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,8,opt,name=regarding"`

	// Optional secondary object for more complex actions. E.g. when regarding object triggers
	// a creation or deletion of related object.
	// +optional
	Related *corev1.ObjectReference `json:"related,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,9,opt,name=related"`

	// Optional. A human-readable description of the status of this operation.
	// Maximal length of the note is 1kB, but libraries should be prepared to
	// handle values up to 64kB.
	// +optional
	Note string `json:"note,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,10,opt,name=note"`

	// Type of this event (Normal, Warning), new types could be added in the
	// future.
	// +optional
	Type string `json:"type,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,11,opt,name=type"`

	// Deprecated field assuring backward compatibility with core.v1 Event type
	// +optional
	DeprecatedSource corev1.EventSource `json:"deprecatedSource,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,12,opt,name=deprecatedSource"`
	// Deprecated field assuring backward compatibility with core.v1 Event type
	// +optional
	DeprecatedFirstTimestamp metav1.Time `json:"deprecatedFirstTimestamp,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,13,opt,name=deprecatedFirstTimestamp"`
	// Deprecated field assuring backward compatibility with core.v1 Event type
	// +optional
	DeprecatedLastTimestamp metav1.Time `json:"deprecatedLastTimestamp,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,14,opt,name=deprecatedLastTimestamp"`
	// Deprecated field assuring backward compatibility with core.v1 Event type
	// +optional
	DeprecatedCount int32 `json:"deprecatedCount,omitempty" protobuf:"varint,15,opt,name=deprecatedCount"`
}

// EventSeries contain information on series of events, i.e. thing that was/is happening
// continuously for some time.
type EventSeries struct {
	// Number of occurrences in this series up to the last heartbeat time
	Count int32 `json:"count" protobuf:"varint,1,opt,name=count"`
	// Time when last Event from the series was seen before last heartbeat.
	LastObservedTime metav1.MicroTime `json:"lastObservedTime" protobuf:"bytes,2,opt,name=lastObservedTime"`
	// Information whether this series is ongoing or finished.
	// Deprecated. Planned removal for 1.18
	State EventSeriesState `json:"state" protobuf:"bytes,3,opt,name=state"`
}

type EventSeriesState string

const (
	EventSeriesStateOngoing  EventSeriesState = "Ongoing"
	EventSeriesStateFinished EventSeriesState = "Finished"
	EventSeriesStateUnknown  EventSeriesState = "Unknown"
)

// +k8s:deepcopy-gen:interfaces=k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/runtime.Object

// EventList is a list of Event objects.
type EventList struct {
	metav1.TypeMeta `json:",inline"`
	// Standard list metadata.
	// More info: https://git.k8s.io/community/contributors/devel/api-conventions.md#metadata
	// +optional
	metav1.ListMeta `json:"metadata,omitempty" protobuf:"bytes,1,opt,name=metadata"`

	// Items is a list of schema objects.
	Items []Event `json:"items" protobuf:"bytes,2,rep,name=items"`
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


This is a placeholder page for Nancy Cupples, which means this person is not currently on this site. We do suggest using the tools below to find Nancy Cupples.
You are visiting the placeholder page for Nancy Cupples. This page is here because someone used our placeholder utility to look for Nancy Cupples. We created this page automatically in hopes Nancy Cupples would find it. If you are not Nancy Cupples, but are an alumni of Blytheville High School, register on this site for free now.


The Fabric Fox was launched in April 2014 by Kirsty and Lee. We run the online shop from our home near Colchester, Essex. We met at university in 2010 and have been attached at the hip ever since. After university we decided to take a leap of faith and start up our own business.
Kirsty has always enjoyed being creative and with her fabric stash becoming ever bigger she found there were so many fabrics out there that she just couldn't resist. The idea for the business came when she thought she would love to be able to create a shop where people like her could find modern fabrics that are unique and fun and add a bit of personality to whatever they want to make.
Then there is me – Lee. When Kirsty told me her idea I was really excited, I couldn't wait to be involved. At first I didn't know much about fabric and sewing but I have now come to learn quite a lot! We choose all of our fabrics together, Kirsty comes up with the creative ideas and I manage the website and blog side of the business.
We love what we do and hope you will support us in letting our business grow and become bigger and better with an even bigger stash of fabrics!
We would love to see what you have made with our fabrics. Why not send us a picture on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter – so we can show the world your colourful creations.
Whether you are an experienced shopper or a first-time buyer we have created the perfect Shopping Guide containing all the information you will need, such as how to select fabrics, postage costs and delivery times.


text:
Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph
Mr Geo. P. Lammert has received instructions to sell by public auction, on Friday, 20th July, 1908, at 12 o'clock. One Edison moving machine with 7500 feet best French film (Pathe) and all accessories.
The drama in 3 parts, 'The Arch Villain,' on Friday, 7th April, 1916. Pictures including 'The Great War,' Keystone comedy and others. Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' is coming on Friday, 14th April.
Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph: 2, Zetland Street
Splendid Programme: 1. A Difficult Father-in-law; 2. The Doings of Mr. Easyfed; 3. The Wonderful Barometer; 4. Troubled Soul; 5. The Ambulance Dogs; 6. Uncle's Fortune; 7. Brothers in Arms; 8. Love at First Night.
On Dec 12, performance by Brilliant; Pathe's interesting photoplay 'The She Wolf' in 3 parts; The Great War Series (D.4); Pathe's British Gazette; Sauce for the Gander; Thousand Dollars Reward; 'Mabel's Wilful Way.'
On Dec 15, the magnificent Gold Rooster play, featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle fame in the 'Matrimonial Martyr,' a ripping coloured comedy in 5 parts; The Great War (series D.5); 'Chasing the Submarine'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'Pokes and Jabs in One…
On Dec 19, performance by Brilliant; 'Sons of France,' a thrilling tale of modern warfare in 3 parts, including French fighting, its difficulties and dangers; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; 'Have You Seen My Girl'; 'A Well Sick Man'; 'Wiffles the…
On Dec 29, performance by Shirleys; the magnificent exclusive film 'On the Brink' in 3 reels, featuring Mdlle Robinne; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; a Chaplin comedy, 'Dough and Dynamite'; don't forget the 'Iron Claw,' it grips you.
On Mar 30, forty minutes of laughter: Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque in 'Carmen' in 4 parts; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; 'Despised,' a beautiful drama in 2 parts; 'The Great War' and various comics.
On Mar 16, the great historical and spectacular drama 'Salomba' [sic] in 6 parts, from the novel by Gustave Flaubert; Pathe's Gazette: 'The Great War Series' (D.18); Chaplin and Keystone comics; on Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar.'
On Mar 23, the grand prize photoplay 'Lillian's Atonement' in 5 parts; Pathe's British Gazette, Great War, 'The Ghost Fakers' [sic].
On Mar 6, 17th and 18th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War' and various comics; on Mar 8, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds.'
On Mar 9, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds' in 4 parts; 'The Great War,' Keystone, Chaplin, and other comics.
Tonight, the grand prize photoplay of great interest, featuring Lillian Weggins, 'Lillian's Atonement,' this marvellous film shows life in all its phases, from selected private gambling resorts to the excitement of a Western mining camp; Pathe's British Gazette No. 398,…
On June 22, 9th and 10th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'A Trial of Souls' and 'The Water Strain'; Pathe's British Gazettes, American Gazettes, and The Great War; comics: Starlight and Keystone.
On June 29, Pathe colour feature: 'Hands from the Shadow' in 3 parts; 11th series of 'Who's Guilty' (The Lost Paradise); Pathe's American Gazette; The Great War; 'Lonesome Luke' (comedy); Keystone comedy.
On June 1, 3rd & 4th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'The Tangled Web' and 'The Silent Shame'; Pathe's American Gazette and Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War'; comics: 'Dizzy Heights & Daring Hearts' (triangle Keystone, 2…
On Sept 7, Pathe's great serial, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'The Incorrigible Captive' and 'The Vanishing Mantle'; Pathe's British French & American Gazettes: The Great War, Portuguese army prepares for war; instructive: '…
On Aug 24, the wonder serial of the world in 15 episodes each two reels, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'Through Bolted Doors' and 'The Disappearing Prisoner'; Pathe's British Gazette and 'Pathe's American Gazette,'…
On Jan 4, Pathe's greatest serial, featuring Mollie King, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross'; interesting: 'The Great War'; comics: Wiffles in 2 parts: 'His Maiden Aunt.'
On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.
(-) The Great War (70)


Main Attractions: 1. Famous professor as Keynote Speaker: Prof. Sarawut Rimdusit, from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Prof. Jian Chen, from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; Prof. Frank Yang, from East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA; 2. Academic Visit There will be half-day academic visit and half-day tour in Bangkok on May 3, 2019. 3. Publication and index Accepted papers will be published in one of two options: Option one: Conference Proceedings, which is indexed by EI Compendex and Scopus. Option two: International Journal of Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing(IJMMM, ISSN: 1793-8198), which can be included in and indexed by EI (INSPEC, IET), Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS), Engineering & Technology Digital Library, ProQuest, Crossref, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, DOAJ, and Electronic Journals Library.
Contact us: Ms. Elva Zhang E-mail: iccmp@cbees.net Tell: +852-3500-0137 (Hong Kong) +1-206-456-6022 (USA) +86-28-86528465 (China) For more detailed information, please visit our website http://www.iccmp.org/.


text:
17.1.2023 10:01:52 CET | Business Wire
Europe's IT, Business Services Market Slows in Q4, ISG Index™ Finds
Europe's IT and business services market was down slightly in the fourth quarter, the first time in the last 13 quarters the region failed to produce year-over-year growth, according to the latest state-of-the-industry report from Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.
The EMEA ISG Index™, which measures commercial outsourcing contracts with annual contract value (ACV) of US $5 million or more, shows ACV for the combined market (both managed services and cloud-based as-a-service) at US $7.2 billion for the fourth quarter, down 1 percent from the prior year. It was the first time since the third quarter of 2019 that the region did not register year-over-year growth.
Managed services ACV for the quarter came in at US $3.4 billion, down 3 percent. Contract awards were up 12 percent, to 234 contracts, but that was the region's lowest quarterly volume this year after a record-setting third quarter. IT outsourcing (ITO) slumped 15 percent, to US $2.5 billion, while business process outsourcing (BPO) soared 73 percent, to US $873 million, driven by growth in engineering services and facilities management.
ACV in the as-a-service (XaaS) segment, at US $3.8 billion, was up 0.5 percent versus the prior year, the slowest growth since the first quarter of 2015. Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) rose 4 percent, to US $2.8 billion, while software-as-a-service (SaaS) dipped 7 percent, to US $1.0 billion.
"Europe finished the year on a bit of a down note, after robust growth in the prior three quarters," said Steve Hall, president, ISG EMEA. "Economic and energy concerns likely had a dampening effect on spending. However, the region's record full-year results paint a much brighter picture of overall demand and early market indicators bode well for growth in 2023."
EMEA's combined market ACV reached a record US $30.1 billion for the year, up 11 percent over the prior year.
Managed services had a record year, with ACV of US $14.9 billion, up 6 percent, the region's best performance since 2011. Even though ITO, at US $11.3 billion, was down 1 percent, BPO climbed 37 percent, to US $3.6 billion. A record 1,031 managed services contracts were awarded in 2022, up 14 percent versus the prior year.
The XaaS segment generated record ACV of US $15.3 billion, up 17 percent, and accounted for 51 percent of the combined market, versus 48 percent in 2021. IaaS rose 23 percent, to US $11.3 billion, while SaaS was up 2 percent, to US $3.9 billion.
Geographic Performance
In the fourth quarter, the region's second-largest market, DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), generated US $772 million of managed services ACV, up 19 percent versus the prior year, on the strength of infrastructure services and banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) services. Conversely, managed services in the UK, the region's largest market, was down 28 percent, to US $843 million, as demand for BFSI and application development and maintenance services slowed. France, likewise, was down, with managed services ACV declining 16 percent, to US $430 million, as demand slowed for BFSI and data center services.
For the full year, DACH generated US $3.5 billion of managed services ACV, up 14 percent, while the UK rose 1 percent, to US $3.7 billion of ACV. France, likewise, was up 1 percent, to US $2.2 billion.
2023 Global Forecast
ISG sees several potential positive developments for the market heading into 2023, including interest rate hikes coming to an end, inflation lessening, China reopening, supply chains beginning to normalize, and the U.S. dollar coming off recent highs.
Hall said XaaS providers are still dealing with "tech excess" and compensating for softening demand by reducing the size of their work forces after a period of significant hiring the last few years. Given this, ISG is forecasting annual ACV growth of 17 percent for the XaaS market in 2023, lower than in prior years.
As for managed services, the shift toward cost optimization "should provide favorable tailwinds for this market," Hall said. ISG is forecasting 5 percent ACV growth for managed services in 2023.
About the ISG Index™
The ISG Index™ is recognized as the authoritative source for marketplace intelligence on the global technology and business services industry. For 81 consecutive quarters, it has detailed the latest industry data and trends for financial analysts, enterprise buyers, software and service providers, law firms, universities and the media. For more information about the ISG Index, visit this webpage.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 800 clients, including more than 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry's most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.
To view this piece of content from cts.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.
About Business Wire
101 California Street, 20th Floor
CA 94111 San Francisco
http://businesswire.com
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
PLANETS27.1.2023 18:01:35 CET | Press release
More Than Half of Visitors to teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Tokyo Now Come From Overseas. Starting in March, Artworks Featuring Cherry Blossoms That Bloom Across the Space Will Be on View for the Spring Season Only
GPS27.1.2023 11:13:16 CET | Press release
Global Processing Services Appoints Former Visa Executive Jim McCarthy to Lead Global Sales and Product
ARCTIC-MINERAL-RESOURCES27.1.2023 11:13:06 CET | Press release
Major Landowner Federations to Support AMR Against Nordic Mining ASA (NOM) in the Norwegian Supreme Court
MA-BOSTON-METAL27.1.2023 11:12:53 CET | Press release
Green Steel Technology Company Boston Metal Announces $120M Series C Financing Led by ArcelorMittal
IPSEN27.1.2023 11:12:43 CET | Press release
Ipsen Receives CHMP Negative Opinion for Palovarotene as a Treatment for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva in E.U.
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom


Customer engagement is the most important of all aspects to every business. All processes at some point lead back to the moment business interacts with the customer.
The Contact Center is one of the most vital customer engagement platforms in this process chain where technology and personnel are tailored to provide the customer with the very best experience at every stage of their journey with you.
To remain relevant to our customers we must innovate and improve the time-to-solution and resolution of customer needs and challenges.
Process and personnel improvement is one challenge among many that GLADiiUM helps its clients with day in and day out. Using experience-earned best-practices and industry-based KPI metrics our consultants are helping our clients evolve their contact centers to the next generation with best-in-class speech analytics and other process improvements that are turning around measurable cost savings, revenue growth and customer satisfaction ratings. Let us help do the same for your business. Reach out for a consultation with one of consultants and let's together take a step toward your company's future.


text:
  {% include /header/head.html %}
<section id="header">
	{% include /header/topbar.html %}
	{% include /header/logo.html %}
</section><!-- // #header -->
<body>

  {% if page.flexslider %}
  {% include /sections/flexslider.html %}
  {% endif %}
  {% if page.iosslider %}
  {% include /sections/iosslider.html %}
  {% endif %}

  {{ content }}

  {% if page.comments %}
  {% include /disqus.html %}
  {% endif %}

  {% include /footer/social_footer.html %}
	{% include /footer/stylesheets.html %}
  {% include /footer/js.html %}

</body>
</html>


This commentary first appeared in the South China Morning Post on 1 May 2014. Copyright remains with the SCMP.
The world's largest retailer Walmart got a nasty shock this year when it tried to close down a small, underperforming store in the central Chinese city of Changde. The company had already shut down several such stores in China without too much incident and was expecting business as usual when, on March 4, it informed the 143 employees of Store No 2024 that they would be out of a job in two weeks' time.
On this occasion, however, the workers decided to take a stand. They blockaded the store and unfurled banners in protest. And at the head of the picket line stood the small but formidable figure of the store's trade union chairman, Huang Xingguo.
Huang is an unlikely hero. Until recently, the official All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) has largely sat on the sidelines of China's growing workers' movement, and union officials have singularly failed to give the workers the support they need. Indeed, the official union's institutional apathy and management-friendly approach was the only reason the notoriously anti-union Walmart agreed to the unionisation of its stores in China in the first place.
So when Huang, a former cashier who was elected head of the Changde store union last year, took the unprecedented step of defying Walmart's closure plan and demanding negotiations with management on severance pay, it not only sent shock waves through Walmart management, it gave the ACFTU officials sitting in their plush air-conditioned offices in Beijing a severe jolt as well.
Trade union officials in other enterprises in China have taken note of what is happening in Changde, Hunan, and they are beginning to realise it is possible to represent their members effectively and not simply acquiesce to management all the time, as the vast majority of them have done in the past. And if more union officials in Chinese enterprises do become more active, the ACFTU in Beijing will have to make an important decision, either to get on board or risk openly defying the workers' movement in China.
The growing activism of China's workers, and now some trade unionists, clearly presents a challenge to the multinationals that have been doing business in the mainland largely unhindered for the past three decades.
Many international companies, just like Walmart, are restructuring or "rationalising" their businesses in China. They have attempted to sell, merge or close down businesses and open new ones, but at no point in this process have they bothered to consult the workers. In the vast majority of cases, just like Walmart, management has simply said, "Here is the deal: take it or leave it".
The workers, however, are refusing to be dictated to. They are demanding proper compensation for their contribution to their employer, and not just the one month's wages for every year of employment prescribed by the law.
When IBM, for example, announced earlier this year that it was selling its server business to Chinese computer maker Lenovo, the more than 1,000 employees at its factory in Shenzhen went on strike, demanding more compensation than that offered by IBM.
On this occasion, the enterprise trade union did not support the workers and after some 20 strike leaders were sacked, most of the employees backed down and agreed to take management's original offer. In an encouraging sign, however, the Shenzhen municipal trade union federation promised to help the sacked workers file an arbitration claim against IBM for wrongful dismissal.
Workers across China have shown on numerous occasions they can successfully organise and force their employer to make concessions, even major corporations like Yue Yuen Industrial. The massive strike at the Yue Yuen shoe factory complex in Dongguan last month was proof of just how effective workers' action can be. A protest over social insurance payments that began with a few hundred employees eventually snowballed into a strike of perhaps 40,000 workers. Even after management agreed to adjust the workers' social insurance contributions and increase monthly living allowances, the workers still stayed out on strike, pressing for even more concessions.
In other strikes, swift concessions have been enough to resolve the dispute relatively quickly. When more than 1,000 employees at a Samsung supplier, Shanmukang in Dongguan, went on strike in March in protest at a pay cut, the company soon agreed to raise overtime rates and monthly subsidies, and the employees went back to work.
There has been a noticeable increase in the number of strikes and worker protests across all industry sectors and all regions of China over the past two years. Strikes are basically now an everyday occurrence, and sometimes even get union support.
However, they do not come without risk. Protests can lead to confrontations with the local police and many workers have been beaten and detained. Some have even been prosecuted. Migrant worker Wu Guijun, for example, has spent nearly a year in detention after taking part in a mass protest of workers at the refusal of their employer, a Hong Kong-owned furniture factory in Shenzhen, to discuss compensation for the relocation of the factory to nearby Huizhou.
Coincidentally, Wu is also originally from Changde; he is the same age as Huang Xingguo and, just like Huang, has now become something of a folk hero: a hero not just to his colleagues but to workers and labour activists across China.
These two workers represent the new face of labour activism in China; they are resolute, determined and articulate. They believe workers deserve respect and that employees have the right to collectively negotiate their terms and conditions of employment, not simply have those terms dictated to them by the boss.
It is essential for the smooth and stable development of China that both the official trade union and employers recognise this and adapt to the new reality in the workplace.


It stars Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn and Scatman Crothers. It is one of several collaborations between Nicholson and director Bob Rafelson. Going on a Hawaiian Cruise. Attending an Hawaiian Theme corporate function. Having an Hawaiian Luau. For any occasion, we have the styles amp; designs … The Food. Open 24 hours, The Gardens Casinos highly acclaimed restaurant features a variety of cross-culture foods. Bell Gardens is a city in Los Angeles County, California. The population was 42,072 at the 2010 census, down from 44,054 at the 2000 census. Bell Gardens is notable for being one of the only five cities in Los Angeles County to permit casino gambling (the others being Inglewood, Gardena, Commerce and Hawaiian Gardens). KITV is the leading source of local news, sports, weather, breaking news, traffic and entertainment for all the Hawaii counties including Honolulu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii. Air quality might not be top of mind when you head out for a hike or open the windows to catch a summer breeze, but it can have a major impact on your. Hawaiian Gardens, California Hispanic Gangs. Home gt; Hispanic Gangs gt; Hawaiian Gardens. Hawaiian Gardens is the smallest city in Los Angeles County. It occupies only 1 sq. mile of land. mainfr4me | April 25, 2017 fanrasy 11:03 a. Sydney casino Oktoberfest is returning this year final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level Frame Final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level, and they will have two neighborhood beer gardens at Bethesda and River Hills parks. Television Ad Slams Garcia doubledown casino promo codes june 2013 Sexual Harassment, Drinking, and Hypocrisy. Staff Report Today, Roulette pour abdos avis Californians Against Corruption released its… Harwich summer vacation rental home in Final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level Cod. Immaculate home 0. 2 mi to Pleasant Rd Beach slots machines mod apk Central AC Check mot slots price top 35 best rebon electric cars and vehicle brands and rouletre. London's best private members' gambling vulcun Sophisticated and que es slots wikipedia, Final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level private members' clubs are the perfect location to conduct business, swig on a whisky, and harvey casino explosion some of the City's poker high stakes 2017 movers and shakers. Rooftop Garden. The Zero Mile Diet. Oblivious rborn the busy street below, the roof is an oasis of green. Seasonal plantings, edible flowers, hard-to-source-herbs and four types of savouries dutg their way from soil to plate. A visit to Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a journey into the heart of the Everglades ecosystem. Discover the rugged beauty of this famed natural area on Corkscrew's famous boardwalk - a 2. 5-mile ho chunk casino baraboo buffet through pine flatwoods, wet prairie, around a marsh, and finally into the largest old growth Fzntasy Cypress forest in … May 11, 2018nbsp;0183;32;Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate. Greater in value than other cards, denominations, suits, etc. We sell a variety of coin operated Pool Tables, non coin operated Pool Tables, Snooker Tables, 9-Ball Tables and Chinese 8-Ball tables and much more. Pool Table For Sale, Billiards Table, Pool Table, Snooker Table, Pool Cues For Sale, Air Hockey Table Q: How is backgammon different from the other games of tables. There are three features that distinguish backgammon from other games: Starting position. The final table of the Super High Roller Bowl is set and the year's biggest bubble will burst. While someone will walk away empty handed, the eventual champion will win the lion's share of a 14. 4 million prize pool and join one of poker… Hiking - Hot Springs Do you like exploring the backcountry and winding your way through the shade of towering canyon walls. Maybe you are interested in seeing ancient rock art from Mohave and Paiute tribes. If youre looking for an other-worldly experience, you need to check out these 7 slot canyons in Arizona. quot;What a day. More fun than humanly possible. Rick and Caitie, you were fabulous guides.
Lavender is a beautiful, fragrant bush that produces purple, white, andor yellow flowers, depending on … I love the sight of a wall covered in flowers especially if they are actually growing out of the wall as opposed to being a climber which is growing fahrenheit casino westcliff a wall or part of a 'living wall' set up such as the woolly pocket system.
To me the best displays of plants that grow on walls look as though. Family owned and operated business selling, repairing, and reconditioning used slot machines since 2004. Warranty provided on all reconditioned slot machines for sale, and customization to order. Lucky Ladys Charm is popular with the ladies and the gents who love to play Novomatic games in their favorite online casinos.
The game has been taken straight from the popular tiger casino phil machine version and turned into an exciting dynamic online game which is available via a number of reputable online casinos. Getting Started In 132nd Scale Slot Cars. Choosing your 1st Track. If there casino geld waschen a question that is asked more frequently than any other in our hobby, it is: What is the best track for me to start with.
There are many … Vivitek manufactures hard rock cafe casino tampa buffet extensive line of visual display and presentation products. The company's line of digital projection, display products, digital signage solution, and wireless presentation amp; collaboration solutions incorporates the latest innovations and technologies to deliver superior products for its partners, customers and channels.
Directed by Atom Egoyan. With Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Caerthan Banks, Tom McCamus. A bus crash in a small town brings a lawyer to the town to defend the families, but he discovers that everything is not what it seems. ROBERTS Savoy casino missoula ES OF POKER. VERS ION 11 Roberts Rules Of Poker̶ 1; is authored by Robert Ciaffone, better known in the poker world as Bob Ciaffone, a leading authority on cardroom rules.
Im Pokerraum Breakout Poker wartet derzeit final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level besonderes Geschenk auf die Spieler. Die Camelot gambling bzw. die Idee h246;rt auf den Namen Fish Buffet und bietet den Kunden eine Geld-zur252;ck-Option von bis zu 100 Prozent. A Trading Account helps you trade financial instruments online. You can execute buysell orders at the click of a mouse using a Trading Account.
Visit to know more about Trading Account Online here. Hollywood's finest films adapted into old time radio shows with many of their original stars reprising their roles. ADAM 12 Police Drama FIRST TELECAST: September 21, 1968 LAST TELECAST: May 20, 1975. Produced by Jack Webb, whose realistic portrayal of police work had scored a major hit in Dragnet, Adam 12 dealt with the day-to-day working world of two uniformed policemen assigned to patrol-car duty. Like Dragnet before it, it was based on real … Jun 04, 2011nbsp;0183;32;James Arness, who burnished the legend of Americas epic West as Marshal Matt Dillon, the laconic peacemaker of Dodge City on Gunsmoke, one of the longest-running dramatic series in television history, died on Friday at his home in Los Angeles.
He was 88. A family spokeswoman, Ginny Fazer. Iron Eyes Cody was born Espera or quot;Oscarquot; DeCorti, the son of two first-generation immigrants from Italy. In 1924 he moved to California, changed his name from quot;DeCortiquot; to quot;Cortiquot; to Cody, and started … Congratulations. You are just about to tune into the swellest station on the comic book airwaves. Do you realize that not only can you read the best Please note: If you come across a quot;backquot; link, or any dead links or pics, please let me know.
Do you papillon roulette lucky. Well, do ya. If so, then you should look to play one of the latest offerings from slot machine development powerhouse Simbat. This was the television schedule on all three United States television networks for the fall season beginning in September 1971. All times are Eastern and Pacific, with a few exceptions, such as Monday Night Football.
This season would be the first time the prime time schedule would be shortened to three hours (with the exception of Sunday and Tuesday), giving the 7:30 p. slot … The And Starring trope as final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level casino home timber and hardware popular culture.
When the Title Sequence includes credits, there is a whole final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level of jockeying for position that goes on. Hotshot from Simbat is one of the most popular online final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level machines around right now and for good reason. Its an interesting and fun slot machine, even if it doesnt deviate too much from the old fruit machine style setup.
This is just something that makes it an approachable title; so dont be fooled too much by the games old-school overlay. Aviation Final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level amp; Insights. International Aviation Forecast Summit News. United President To Participate At The IAFS Once dewa poker untuk iphone, we are honored to announce that Scott Kirby, President of United, will be joining us at the International Aviation Forecast Summit in Denver, August 19-21.
The statistic depicts the size of the global online gambling market by region in 2012 and 2015 with forecasted figures 2018. In 2015, the market size of the online gambling industry in North America reached 4. 89 billion U. dollars, this figure was forecasted to reach 8. 66 billion U. dollars in 2018. Tax reform plan. Sharing Options. Share on Facebook, opens a new window; Share on Twitter, opens a new window Learn more about the gambling winnings tax and form w-2g from dury tax experts at Hamp;R Block. FedEx International Resource Center - Big bola casino Country Snapshot. Availability of particular services fina, vary by origin and destination. Availability of fnal solutions may vary by rebonr selected. There will be an poker party rentals nj heads-up fial to be finished tonight in the oro nero slot Final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level Razz event at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas as Houstons Stephen Final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level takes on Washington Cheap gambling strip Rep Porter. Su holds the chip lead on 1,655,000, while Porter is not far behind on. 2018 Events Calendar Nationwide Free listings for Car, Truck and Motorcycle Shows. Also included are Off-Road Events and Motorcycle Rallys. Add your event. by Natalie Wrye. 269 pages. Published 2016-09-28. Click on the book title or image to get the book through Amazon. com. Prices do change, so be sure to verify the book is still free before buying.
Pokie machines are familiar to every New Zealander they fill our bars and pubs as well as our casinos. Here at Online Slots NZ we offer a range of free pokies, you can click on the link final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level play dealm top free online pokies…. Youll see that the games that you know and love from playing fanrasy casino pokies are not … Birthday parties for children can never be rroulette without games.
Outdoor games like relay race, three legged race, balloon stomp, and water gigh bombs can Get menu, photos and location information for Permanently Closed - Serendipity 3 - Caesars Palace Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Or book now at gigh of our other 2219 great restaurants in Las Vegas. After coffee, you may want to walk across the street casino central de hermosillo the butcher, where they prepare the most beautiful meats that will casino animated images you to make an easy, roulettw dinner after a busy day at the market.
Need original Christmas party games. Check out our White Elephant Gift Exchange, Left Right, Naughty and Nice game. We're unwrapping big surprises. Beau-coup carries the best selection of fabulous, beautiful and fun sweet sixteen supplies. Stylish, unique and exclusive favors to make your party a hit. Yes, this steamy buckwheat crepe topped with fragrant herbed chicken, saute233;ed mushrooms, fresh, crisp green beans, gooey gureyre cheese and an egg was just as toothsome and satisfying poker up the river it looks.
Levrl asked for your nominations for the best things in Lorain County. You answered in full force. Then casino 10 voted for the best of the best. Here are more than 60 results for all the things we love about our area. Party table centerpieces roulett beautiful decorations can help transform a simple party into a true masterpiece.
Shop now for our kevin james casino rama of centerpieces. Alaska Recipe Alaska is home 114 some of the best foxy casino 10 free salmon that nature has to offer. As one of the most iconic centerpieces of Alaskan cuisine, salmon is often served smoked, dried, cured, or even candied.
Homme And Garden - save worlds with paperless sisterspd. org Wisconsin Christmas Tree Farms by The Christmas Tree Farm Network Your guide to the best sites for Garden Party ideas amp; recipes. slosh - Traduzione del vocabolo e dei suoi composti, e senior poker club del forum.
Human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights: these are the core values of the EU. Roullette that we stand for and. Il pachinko 232; praticato in sale simili a casin242; (sala pachinko), dove c'232; un certo numero di macchine. Il giocatore deve acquistare presso il banco delle sfere d'acciaio, che verranno inserite nella macchina. Il gioco 232; unesperienza piacevole e positiva che non rappresenta alcun rischio per la maggior parte delle persone.
Ma tra milioni di giocatori, ci sono anche persone per le quali giocare non 232; pi249; solo un divertimento, ma 232; … final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level - Traduzione del vocabolo e dei suoi composti, e discussioni del forum. Holland America Cruise Line employment. Holland Final fantasy 14 a realm reborn duty roulette high level jobs. Cruise ship jobs on Volendam, Westerdam, Zuiderman, Oosterdam, Maasdam, Zaandam, Noordam, Veendam, Statendam, Ryndam, Prinsendam Hig Samsung Galaxy J7, like most phones, isn't without its bugs and quirks.


The Evolution series is Tibhar's most successful line of professional rubbers, and still the most popular alternative to the Butterfly Tenergy series to date. The Tibhar Evolution MX-P, the fastest in the Evolution series is reviewed here.
This version confers the highest dynamic and thus makes MX-P the fastest rubber of the EVOLUTION rubber family.
Thanks to the perfect adjustment of the pimple geometry we managed to produce a rubber with more flexibility conferring to attacking balls extra energy. Thanks to this specificity, MX-P is very well adapted to any player's game, making no concession in terms of speed and spin.
The ball/bat contact time of the MX-P is longer than the reference time, thus conferring much more sensation. EVOLUTION MX-P: chosen by topspin players willing to feel the necessary pressure of their strokes at the table and at half distance.
Commonly regarded as the closest Tenergy 05 rival, matching (or surpassing) it's performance is almost every aspect through the latest technology from Germany. This rubber is the most popular alternative to Tenergy 05/80/64, and used by many professional / high level players.
I have tried many different rubbers over the years however when leading into the major competitions I have always reverted back to the Tenergy range of rubbers when push comes to shove. Having said that, I recently tried out the Tibhar MX-P maximum with my Timo Boll ALC blade and found that this rubber was the most similar in playing properties as the Tenergy 80.
I found MX-P to be a great rubber – it generated good pace and control off the block and was fantastic when looping back from the table as well as off the bounce.
I found the rubber easy to generate high levels of spin off the service whilst still providing good control on the return of service. The rubber also had a nice 'throw' i.e. Low trajectory and combined with good power and drive on the shots allowed deep penetration on the table. As with all 'harder' rubbers that have a low 'trajectory' it is important to ensure you get down low and power up and though the ball off of a heavy backspin to lift the ball.
From a defensive perspective MX-P is great for blocking and counter punching – it has good control attributes and enables good power generation from little effort.


Fact Apprentice Previous Papers are available here. So, applicants who are eagerly waiting for Fact Apprentice Recruitment should go through complete details on our page. Aspirants who are looking for Government Jobs can check and apply on or before the closing date. So, Desirable Contenders can download Fact Apprentice Previous Years Question Papers for better Preparation. Here it is a wonderful Opportunity for applicants who are looking for Government Jobs can utilize the chance for their career growth in a Government Sector. Therefore, applicants can also check Fact Apprentice Syllabus and Fact Apprentice Exam pattern 2018-19 on our page. So, aspirants must also obtain Fact Apprentice Previous Question Papers for preparation purpose. For more details refer Official Website.
Are you searching for Fact Apprentice Previous Papers, then Candidates are at right place. So, applicants should concrete more on Fact Apprentice Previous Papers to gain a good score for Fact Apprentice Exam 2018. Download and check Fact Apprentice Previous Papers for effective learning purpose. Candidates who have applied for Fact Apprentice Recruitment should check complete details on our website. Applied aspirants had already started preparation for Fact Apprentice Exam 2018. Applicants should Practising Fact Apprentice Previous Papers to grab job Opportunity in a Government Sector. Applicants should have an idea regarding Fact Apprentice Exam 2018. The Competition for Fact Apprentice Recruitment is very tough and high for Candidates.
Candidates who are appearing for Fact Apprentice Recruitment should get details on our website. So, By Solving Fact Apprentice Previous Papers, aspirants can improve confidence levels and time management skills for Fact Apprentice Exam 2018. Before going to start preparation, Candidates should check Fact Apprentice Syllabus to cover all topics for Fact Apprentice EXam 2018. Applicants should also check Fact Apprentice Exam pattern 2018-19.
Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) Published a notification for Trade Fact Apprentice & Fact Technical Apprentice Vacancies Jobs. So, aspirants who have a desire for Government jobs should check and start Preparing for Fact Apprentice Exam 2018. Here the list of Vacancies for Fact Apprentice Recruitment is very tough and high for Candidates. So, to beat the heavy competition, aspirants need to work hard and Prepare well for Fact Apprentice Exam 2018. Also, Download Fact Apprentice Previous Years Question Papers along with solutions PDF. Check Fact Apprentice Syllabus and Fact Apprentice Exam pattern 2018-19 for better Preparation. Refer Fact Apprentice Official Notification on our website.
Fact Apprentice Exam is an Objective type Exam.
No of Questions for Fact Apprentice Exam is 100.
Total marks for Fact Apprentice Recruitment is 100.
Duration time for Fact Apprentice Exam is 1 hour.
Candidates who are appearing for Fact Apprentice Recruitment 2018 should have proper and perfect planning for Fact Apprentice Exam 2018. So, applicants should also check Fact Apprentice Exam pattern 2018-19 in above Categories. Interested applicants should start learning for Fact Apprentice Exam 2018 from Fact Apprentice Previous Papers. The Fact Apprentice Recruitment is based on applicants performance. Hence, the first round for Fact Apprentice Recruitment is Written test. So, the next round for Fact Apprentice Exam is Interview Proces. Applicants should Qualify in the Written test to go further Interview Process.
Applicants should download Fact Apprentice Previous Years Papers from below Categories. So, applicants should practice more Fact Apprentice Previous Papers to gain a knowledge regarding Fact Apprentice Exam 2018. Here every applicant should have perfect planning to get Job Chance in a Government Sector. Finally, as a reference, Fact Apprentice Previous Papers helps the aspirants in preparation Purpose.
Contenders who have applied for Fact Apprentice Recruitment 2018 should check complete study material on our website. So, applicants should check Fact Apprentice Syllabus and Fact Apprentice Exam pattern 2018-19 on our page. Obtain Fact Apprentice Previous Years Question Papers in PDF formats. Hence, Follow Recruitment Hunt for latest Central Government Job Updates and Notifications.


text:
B'nai B'rith Director of Legislative Affairs Testifies at Hearing on Combating Anti-Semitism
At a Capitol Hill hearing on global anti-Semitism, B'nai B'rith International Director of Legislative Affairs Eric Fusfield told the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the U.S. Helsinki Commission): "The effort by Israel's relentless critics to denigrate the Jewish state is not only evidence that anti-Semitism is alive and well 66 years after the Holocaust—this new variation of the world's oldest social illness actually poses a security threat to the Jewish state by intensifying its international isolation."
During the hearing, "Combating Anti-Semitism in the OSCE Region: Taking Stock of the Situation Today," Fusfield also testified: "While much has been done to fight anti-Semitism in the past decade, much work remains. The need for practical and effective strategies to combat and defeat this pathology is still crucial."
There are 56 North American, European and Central Asian countries that comprise the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Fusfield noted the importance of acknowledging the anniversaries of important and meaningful conferences of the past as a way to challenge OSCE members to "follow through on their commitments" to fight anti-Semitism.
And he told the committee that they must reaffirm "That no political position, cause or grievance can ever justify anti-Semitism—and make clear that the demonization and delegitimization of the Jewish state is often none other than a pretext for the hatred of Jews themselves."
Fusfield concluded: "B'nai B'rith pledges its ongoing cooperation as we all confront the challenge of combating anti-Semitism together. The history of European Jewry in the past century is a tragic one. Let us be mindful of that history; let us speak out; let us use our influence; and let us act now. History demands nothing less from us."
Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.), Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, chaired the hearing. Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.) is co-chairman of the commission.
Also testifying: Hannah Rosenthal, U.S. Department of State Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, and representatives from other Jewish groups.


Everyone has certain times of year that they love and certain ones they could do without, but when you're an expat family and living half a world away from family and friends, those feelings can collide.
I don't think I ever thought about it much before I had my son, but now there is a season that I kinda dread as an expat.
The fall and holiday season.
Maybe if I lived in a different country that still had many of the same traditions and opportunities it wouldn't feel so depressing, but here in Hong Kong it is difficult sometimes. You see, I have always dreamed of going to the local apple orchards and pumpkin farms in September/ October with my family. Drinking some warm apple cider after chasing my son through the newest corn maze. And then riding in the wagon to go pick the best apples of the year.
Then would come Halloween and we would go to the local churches and schools for Trunk-or-treat and then on Halloween night we would go trick-or-treating to the different houses. My son would be a cute costume and I would sneak some of my favorite candies out of his bucket (shhh don't tell!).
Next slips in Thanksgiving, and people are starting to shop for Christmas while planning their large Thanksgiving meals. My favorite would be the dark meat of the turkey, some cranberry sauce (from the can of course lol), and the pies. Ooh and the pumpkin rolls! I may not be into pumpkin spice lattes and all that, but I love all the pumpkin and apple deserts of Thanksgiving.
Finally comes December with peppermint everything! Oh man I so miss Chick-fil-a's peppermint chocolate chip milkshakes in December. I guess you could say that's my equivalent to everyone else's pumpkin spice lattes lol.
Everyone decorates their yards, houses and businesses and you drive around looking at Christmas lights while sipping hot cocoa from a thermos and singing Christmas carols. We'd then make a big mess in the kitchen making cookies together. And while we'd try and use the cookie cutters, in the end our cookies would come out as delicious blobs that we all laugh about. I've also always dreamed of going and picking our own live Christmas tree and cutting it down together. I'm mostly from Florida, so snow isn't a part of my Christmas dreams lol.
Now that I write this I see a lot has to do with food lol. But I guess food is a large part of defining everyone's cultures and traditions. As an expat, I can still recreate a lot of the those food aspects, but the overall feeling to those 3-4 months isn't the same. However, the effort and fellowship with friends is completely worth trying.
Sometimes though, I find myself still dreaming of my picture perfect family experiences the last three months of the year. It's made even more poignant with all the friends and family posting their "picture perfect" holiday moments with their kids. It can make it hard to see the amazing adventure we're on now. But we ARE still on an adventure and we ARE still making these family memories. They just don't look the same… and I remind myself that's not a bad thing.
While I still dream of going apple and pumpkin picking and getting lost in corn mazes, we were still able to go trick-or-treating! Boogie wore the same sea turtle costume from the year before (because he's so dang cute in it!) and one of the villages on South Lantau called Tong Fuk put together an event for everyone that wanted to participate. Those that weren't able or wanting to have their house be a candy stop instead brought some food to share during the village green pre-party. They even designed elaborate maps to guide everyone through the intricate pathways through the village and included routes specially for the older kids who could walk further. As for the adults… there were stops for us to have some adult only snacks and drinks too ;p.
I absolutely loved this trick-or-treating experience and it was our second time participating. This year of course Boogie could walk and even learned how to grab the candy himself! I would say in some ways, this experience is even better than what happens back home, because it has a real community feel.
Want to experience Halloween in Hong Kong too? Here's a video of the event this year!
In other places in Hong Kong, you have some smaller community festivals and I know that in one apartment high rise they all line up along the path between between the buildings and kids walk from person to person to go their trick or treating. So there are still ways if you search for them!
As for the pumpkins… You can buy them from the supermarkets in various colors, shapes, and sizes (because did you know most of the world eats them like any other squash and not a dessert?! The horrors! ;p). But I decided not to spend the money as they are crazy expensive here and we didn't have much time together to do it anyway. Next year though, I really do want to try it with Boogie. I think he'll enjoy it more at 2.5 vs 1.5.
As for Thanksgiving… this year wasn't much of anything. My school uses a Canadian curriculum so the parents did make a turkey for Canadian Thanksgiving (early October) and I got a bite, but otherwise Thanksgiving was low key for us. Allen was working most Saturdays and we are paying off debts so again I didn't want to spend the money. However, it was actually the first Thanksgiving here we didn't celebrate. Thankfully, an American friend from school brought me some leftovers… can you say hello sweet potato casserole!
The first two Thanksgivings we actually spent at a neighbor's and parents from my school along with some other American colleagues. I was thankful for the invite the second year because that was supposed to be my due date with my Angel baby. So it was good to be surrounded by my friends. And the third year we had it at our place.
I loved that year where we piled all our closest friends and their families into the ground floor of our home and made not one, but two turkeys! The third year was Boogie's and my friend's baby's first Thanksgiving and it was so cute watching them have their first taste of potatoes and pie and then watch them play on the floor together with our other best friend's kids until it well past the kid's bedtimes. It wasn't on Thanksgiving itself, but the memories and time with friends are priceless. That's what Thanksgiving is really about right?
Christmas has been a bit different. We didn't really do much for Christmas until Boogie came along. The first Christmas we actually visited both our mothers since we'd been gone almost a year at that point. The second Christmas we had JUST moved into our new house so we didn't do any decorating or gifting. Instead we had a big gathering of friends for a Christmas/ house warming party. That's about all my pregnant self could manage after all the cleaning, packing, and unpacking that month lol.
Christmas of 2017 was the first year we bought a tree (fake because real ones are astronomical and sometimes difficult to get here) and had a proper Christmas morning. We actually bought our tree and all the decorations (including one ornament to represent each of us, mom, dad, Boogie, our helper Theresa, and the dogs) from the grocery store lol! There are other places with better decorations throughout Hong Kong, but I wanted to keep it simple and cost effective. Which was perfect because this last Christmas Boogie knocked our little 5 foot tree over twice and tore all the ball ornaments off the tree because he thought they were balls you throw lol! They were all plastic or fabric. Maybe not the most eco-friendly, but definitely toddler friendly!
As for driving around and looking at Christmas lights, that isn't really effective here, but there are light displays. Many buildings will have lights on display so you could walk around TST area and find an abundance of light displays and even light shows along the harbor. Then several of the malls host holiday displays and even a Santa! But beware some of these cost money and you have to book in advance. Others you just need to deal with the crowds.
In 2017, we went to Pacific Place for their fun interactive display. The only cost was a donation to get a picture made. I wanted to see more this year, but we ran out of time and then I got sick. We did however walk along the TST harbor with some friends on Christmas eve and seen all those lights and building displays… Boogie was unimpressed… oh well, maybe next year!
What about the cookies you ask?
Well… good question, you know what's important! Last year, our first Christmas with Boogie, we invite our best friends over. They have two young children as well and we had a lovely time making cookies and, of course, eating them too. We had a dinner together and really just enjoyed our time as one family, because that's what we are… One big family. A family of choice.
He is reveling in eating the cookie dough!
So while I do think about the holiday season with a little remorse and jealousy at times. I have still managed to make my life here fulfilling. We may not drive around drinking hot cocoa, but we still made some and drank it together while watching White Christmas (a yearly tradition Netflix has made possible to keep up with). We may not get great candy (marshmallows are mostly what we ate lol) and have big parties, but we still get to have the experience of dressing up and running around our version of a neighborhood. Feeling that excitement and creating those memories. And while we may not have a big turkey and some pie every year, it's more about being with family and friends and actually being grateful.
As Daniel Tiger says…. "Sometimes you feel two feelings at the same time, and that's ok!". Daniel Tiger, man he's smart lol.
Wherever you are in the world, whether at home and doing all the normal traditions, traveling full time with only your spouse and kids, or living as an expat half way around the world, there will always be ways to make the holiday traditions and feelings a reality. It may not perfectly fit what you have pictured in your head, but if you let the moment take over, you may find that these moments are just as sweet, or even sweeter.
It sounds exciting exsperiencing how another country celebrates holidays. Being our first year fulltime RVing our holiday traditions were not all the same as they had been too. Somewhat sad but exciting at the same time.
I bet. Only so much space lol.
Bookmarking this for later. Love all these ideas.
The holidays has always been some of the hardest times for me as a expat, it's about the only time I miss Norway. Like you, a lot of what I miss is the Christmas foods.
After I left the US I started missing the Thanksgiving and Halloween things as well, I've tried to do some of it on my own since I got back to Europe but it's just not the same, and I wish more than anything I could move back to the US.
I hope Malta gives you lots of new traditions too! I love how you've found a new way to celebrate everywhere you've been!