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Exclusive interview with Steve Welch at TruGreen
The team at Elite Franchise have recently interview our Brand Leader for TruGreen Lawn Care and we are pleased to share the final article.
'Cut above the rest'
For Steve Welch, Brand Manager at TruGreen Professional LawnCare, being a cut above the rest is the implied aim. Steve explains to Elite Franchise what success has meant for TruGreen and what the company intends doing, moving forward.
You can read the full version by clicking this link
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What can I earn with a TruGreen franchise?
When owning your own business, it's important to ensure that it will deliver the financial security in the timescale that you require. Remember, we cannot guarantee your earnings, you get out of it, what you put in to it.
The best way to ensure this with a franchise opportunity, is to use the financial model of the franchise to find out the breakeven point based on what you want to put in to the business.
Our TruGreen franchise opportunity is based on capacity of an owner operated business (initially). I.e. how many services can you provide to customers, with one van/set of equipment, on your own, working the hours that you choose.
Our model demonstrates that you can serve an average of 250 customers per year with an annual treatment plan. The average annual treatment plan value is around £285.
With that in mind, your first year turnover could be as much as £71,250! With up to 70% gross profit, you could be walking away with a nice salary and money to reinvest in to growing your business.
Some franchise owners have exceeded the model and we can help to you too! Working with us, works!
If you'd like to use our working model to see if the business stacks for you, contact our friendly franchise sales team today on 0116 275 9005 to book your consultation.
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The power of a branded vehicle
Research suggests that a branded vehicle can be seen up to 3000 times a day! This is pretty handy when establishing your brand and growing your customer base.
The more eyes on your brand, the more customers who can find out about you, so that they can buy from you.
Fortunately for our Trugreen brand, we have several options for branding vehicles, all of which are both distinctive and cost effective.
Part vehicle wraps
We are proud to have this marketing activity as an option to our franchise owners so that they can share the brand, far and wide across their territory.
We can arrange the artwork and installation for you so that you can benefit from the great results with minimal fuss.
The best bit is that a full TruGreen vehicle wrap is included as part of the starter pack when you join TruGreen.
If you would like to discuss adding a vehicle wrap, or other method of vehicle branding to your franchise starter pack, get in touch with our franchise recruitment team today on 0116 275 9005.
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What our Brand Leader looks for in a Franchise Partner
In order to maintain brand integrity, we carefully select the franchise partners who are to join our brand by inviting prospective business owners to an interview with our TruGreen Brand Leader, Steve Welch.
We asked Steve, 5 questions to help prospective business owners qualify themselves to join:
Q. Describe the characteristics of the most successful franchisees in your network.
A. The most successful franchisees are those that operate a clearly defined business and marketing plan, those that follows the TruGreen model, operates the systems (fully utilise the Brand Management System) and are focussed on growth through increasing capacity in the business, and putting additional vans on the road and employing staff.
Q. What skills/attributes do you look for in a franchise partner?
A. A love of practical work and working outdoors, with an attention to detail and a can do attitude, while being prepared to work flexible hours, in managing the seasonality of the franchise.
Q. What personality do you look for in a franchise partner?
A. Positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated person with good communication skills, all essential in operating a successful lawncare business.
Q. What experience is required?
A. An understanding of lawncare is not essential, as full training and continual support is offered to every franchisee, for as long as they operate the franchise, allowing them to become a highly skilled and knowledgeable business owner and operator.
Q. What is a 'red flag' for joining your brand?
A. A person that is not looking to operate a practically based franchise, a person that is a poor communicator, or a person that is looking to buy a job not grow a business.
Do you think you have what it takes to become our next TruGreen Franchise Partner?
If you would look a no-obligation conversation with our TruGreen Brand Leader, contact our franchise recruitment team today on 0116 275 9005 who will happily arrange this for you.
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2020 proved the future is Franchising
Nothing proves that the future is bright for franchising more than the fact that 2020 was our biggest year for both enquiries and franchise partners joining our brands.
2020 was by far one of the most unexpected and challenging years for everyone. The extent of the effects of Covid-19 could not have been predicted, nor prevented. Our business expected to see the demand for owning a business reduce as individuals may choose to stay in secure employment or stick with something familiar.
In fact, in most cases, we found the complete opposite. We discovered that the pandemic led many people to revaluate their career choice and research other options in to how they could make more money and improve their lifestyle. This was reflected in a 67% increase in enquiries in 2020 compared to 2019.
It was encouraging to see growth in enquiry numbers and whilst we did not expect to see growth in new franchise partners, knowing that there were more individuals exploring a future in franchising, was a result in itself in such uncertain times.
The uncertain times weren't enough to put aspiring entrepreneurs off from investing in a franchise in 2020 and we also saw a 60% increase in the number of new franchise partners joining in 2020 compared to 2019.
Franchising has proven to be a resilient business model in the testing times brought upon us by Covid-19. Our brands have been able to successfully support our franchise owners through this difficult period by our expertise, experience and also strength in numbers through the established franchise network. We understand this to be one of the main reasons why we welcomed so many franchise partners throughout a period of uncertainty and will continue to invest in supporting our franchisees going forward.
ServiceMaster Brands – Stronger Together.
Enquire today on 0116 275 9005
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Local support for your new business
If you're considering starting your own business, but have concerns around the wider support available outside of the franchise, this blog is for you.
Your local government can provide specialist help in many areas of business including finance, growth, recruitment, technology, tax and more.
By the government supporting you in your new venture with funding, guidance and advice; they are helping you to succeed in your business, contributing positively to the local economy.
Here are some areas where they can help: (do check your specific local government website)
You may be eligible for a start-up loan of up to £25,000. Click to view the Government's start up loan scheme here
If you need to raise money for your business, you may wish to find out more about venture capital schemes here
Through funding and research, Innovate UK helps to support small businesses to grow. You can view their website here
For support in growing your business locally, you can contact your local growth hub here
The business support helpline is also a great resource if you have any queries and they can be reached here
There may be government contracts in your area that you could pick up. You can check to see if there is here
For support in technology and FREE online courses to improve digital skills click here
The making tax digital service has been introduced to make tax returns easier. For further information on this you can visit the website here
Government funding may be available if you were to take on an apprentice within your business. You can find out more here
For franchise support, we're here! If you'd like to learn more about our franchise opportunity, contact us on 0116 275 9005.
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Age is nothing but a number
According to the last undertaken British Franchise Association survey in 2018, almost 20% of franchise units are owned by individuals under the age of 30.
This statistic goes to show that that age doesn't stop entrepreneurs from achieving their dreams. This can be put down to more individuals looking to business ownership rather than employment to achieve their career goals.
It's refreshing to see younger individuals trusting the franchise model, particularly for their first step in to entrepreneurship.
Here are some reasons why under 30's have chosen to join our franchise:
Support received by franchisor and franchise network
Quicker learning experience because it is all set out
Less mistakes to be made because it's a proven model (lower risk)
Some of the hard work is removed (brand already established, systems in place)
Structure is in place (franchise terms), but the possibilities are endless
Age has no bearing on whether you are awarded a franchise or not. Suitability is assessed on your ability to operate the business effectively. We are looking for motivated, driven individuals who are keen to succeed in business, regardless of their age.
Experience is not necessary to join our franchise so it makes for a great entry level in to business for those with fewer years' experience in business under their belt.
For an introductory chat, contact our franchise recruitment team today at franchisesales@servicemaster.co.uk
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Timescales to buy
Buying a franchise isn't like buying a loaf of bread. It's not just a decision for there and then, it is one for not only now, but also the future.
It will therefore be no surprise to you that we have had business owners join our franchise in a timescale as short as one month and as long as almost three years. Both of these are okay!
You need total 'commitment to the cause' to join a franchise. It's a lifestyle choice and at times it can be difficult and you may indeed feel like giving up. The truth is, if you follow the model, put the work in to it and take the rough with the smooth, you can build a substantial investment for the future.
For 2020 we surveyed the timescale taken for each new franchise partner to come on board.
The longest period of time was 2 years and 4 months*
The shortest period of time was just 1 month*
The average period of time was 8 months*
*it's important to note that timescales do not include the due diligence taken and the onboarding process.
The fact is that there is no right or wrong amount of time to take in making this kind of decision. We're here with you every step of the way and are guided by your timescales rather than our own.
We do however recommend that you begin the conversation as early as possible to make the most out of the journey.
To start yours today, contact our franchise recruitment team on 0116 275 9005.
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2021 – What does it look like for TruGreen?
If you are thinking about joining our brand this year, but have concerns over the current situation and the affect that it may have, this blog is for you.
In 2020, the TruGreen franchise became stronger as it adapted to the 'new normal' and as such, pushed the business model to new heights. All businesses found their feet to remain open safely following government guidelines to provide lawn care services, at a social distance.
As we enter in to the third national lockdown, providing services safely, outdoors at a social distance will continue to be permitted, meaning that TruGreen businesses are indeed, FULLY operational.
At the very beginning of the pandemic, as the franchisor we were able to roll out and franchise owners were able to adapt to new working conditions to ensure the safedelivery of lawn care services to not only protect our customers, but our valued employees too.
Customers have felt safe continuing their services because of the minimal risk and the benefit of a green and lush lawn to enjoy whilst 'staying home to stay safe'.
As you will already know, TruGreen is a global, well-established lawn care company with over 40 years lawn care experience in the UK and is known for providing professional lawn care programmes and stand-alone treatments. TruGreen is a name that individuals know and trust.
This year, like any other year, our support as a franchisor continues. Business owners will receive unlimited support in not only all of the necessary business disciplines required to operate a first-rate TruGreen business, but also updates and guidance on the current and ongoing situation with regards to the pandemic. A sympathetic ear is also always available from a peer network of existing TruGreen business owners.
With the added learnings and experiences from 2020 across a wide franchise network, the momentum is already there to build on 2020 and to make 2021 a better year.
If you would like to find out more about our resilience as a brand and our plans for 2021, speak to a member of our franchise recruitment team today on 0116 275 9005.
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An all-year-round opportunity
There are many great business opportunities out there and it's important to consider whether you wish to operate to capacity all year round, or in seasons.
Seasonal work is great for those who undertake more than one venture or prefer a little time off to regenerate. However, all year round is great for those who require a constant, regular flow of income to give them their chosen lifestyle.
Whilst most businesses naturally have busier and quieter periods, a TruGreen Franchise, despite most assuming that it is seasonal, is actually an all-year-round opportunity.
Different seasons require different lawn treatments and they are something that our TruGreen business owners are experienced in assessing for and delivering. Sunshine hours, rainfall and other weather aspects directly impact the condition of the lawn and therefore dictate the type of treatments offered. However, lawn pests can hit at any time of the year so keep our franchise owners busy regardless, all year round.
Our business management system (included exclusively for all franchise owners) can help you to schedule your treatments throughout the year, making running the business easy!
So, if you are looking for an all-year-round opportunity where no two days are the same, a TruGreen Franchise may be exactly what you are looking for. Contact our friendly franchise recruitment team today on 0116 275 9005 for more information.
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TruGreen Franchisee of the Year
TruGreen North Hants and West Surrey scooped the Franchisee of the year award 2019.
TruGreen North Hants and West Surrey is owned by Oliver Green after purchasing his lawn care business in 2005.
As a franchisor we believe that awarding franchisees for their achievements is a fantastic thing to do to celebrate and recognise the work that franchise owners put in to build a great business.
Usually presented at a summer awards evening, the award was delivered over a celebratory award zoom call with the whole TruGreen UK network in which successes were celebrated following a difficult year.
Oliver commented:
"I'm beyond thrilled; its' an exciting achievement to have won franchisee of the year, and for the third year running. I think it demonstrates not only that we are growing year on year, but also how important team work is.
As a family business working for families, we are thrilled to have won, but it simply wouldn't be possible without our wonderful team. My wife works in the office, and then I have two full time members of staff out on the road, and one-part timer. It's a complete team effort, not just here but from Servicemaster head office too – the level of support they offer us as franchise owners is second to none." Added Olly.
The Franchisee of the Year 2019 is the most prestigious award and a pinnacle achievement within the ServiceMaster Franchisee network. It is awarded to one franchisee who has displayed the highest achievement in the pursuit of excellence and professional management in the ServiceMaster tradition.
Picking up an award is an achievement, but to go on and win Franchisee of the Year is and outstanding achievement.
Managing Director of ServiceMaster, Alan Lewin said:
"I am always appreciative of the commitment that our franchisees and suppliers make."
Having previously worked as a teacher and then deputy head teacher, Oliver has now worked in lawn care for over 14 years and says he doesn't regret his decision for one second. When we asked Olly why he joined TruGreen Franchise, he said;
"I love working outdoors and so when the time came that I was looking for a change, I wanted something that would give me a sense of freedom; I'd spent years indoors and behind a desk and needed a change. TruGreen does exactly what I was after. I instantly liked the franchise opportunity and can honestly say the entire experience has been great fun!"
A great brand is supported by a great Brand Manager. Steve Welch, TruGreen Brand Manager has over 40 years lawn care experienced and supports his franchise network daily.
Brand Manager for TruGreen, Steve Welch added:
"Olly is a worthy winner of the TruGreen Franchisee of the year award, as he is fully focussed to growing his business, through the operating of the proven franchise model."
If you'd like to invest in your future and become an award-winning franchisee like Olly did, contact us today on 0116 275 9005.
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The importance of a CRM system
The importance of a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)
Whether you store customer data on a spreadsheet or via business cards, both are disorganised and likely a breach in GDPR.
If you are looking to get in to business, it's a good idea to have thought about how you intend to store customer data to ensure that it is well organised and safe.
A CRM system can do this effectively for you, and also has many other benefits.
Data storage in compliance with GDPR
Data segmentation so that customers can be grouped
Anniversary and milestone tracking so they can be recognised
Lifetime and average value calculations so they can be recognised
Customer buying patterns so they can be remarketed to
Recording of contacts made so there is a contact history
& any, many more…
There are lots of CRM systems to choose from, so it's important to choose one that most suits the requirements of your business.
If you decide to join our franchise network, our franchise owners benefit from a complementary and exclusive CRM system so you don't have to worry about finding and paying for your own!
For further information, contact our franchise recruitment team on 0116 275 9005 today
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Ranked in the Elite Top 100 UK Franchises
The Elite Franchise Top 100 Franchises is all about celebrating successes in British franchising by ranking applicants from 1 to 100.
Despite the difficult trading conditions in the past year, we are proud to announce that the TruGreen brand has ranked within the TOP 100 franchises in a solid position of #81– two places higher than last year! You can view our ranking by clicking on this link.
It is worth noting that securing a place in the rankings isn't all about profitability and turnover, it's also about the value added to the community and the franchise sector.
Our application included a complex write up of how our brand has developed over the year and what affect that this has had on our franchise network, customers and all stake holders alike.
Andrew Brattesani – UK Head of Franchising at HSBC was one of the judging experts and had this to say:
"This year we have had to assess how business have had to proactively adjusted in response to closures caused by the pandemic. It's been essential for entrants to demonstrate how they have pivoted their services. Despite the economic difficulties of this year, these franchises have prospered due to their proven business models and determination.
Steve Welch, TruGreen Brand Leader had the following to say:
"It is great news that we are once again in the Elite Top 100, which has been achieved through the operating of a strong and proven model, the hard work and dedication of our support team, and the ability to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic."
We are absolutely thrilled to be a part of a prestigious ranking and will continue to work on our franchise offering over the next 12 months to secure a spot in the 2022 ranking next year.
For further information on our franchise or our spot in the Elite Franchise Top 100, contact a member of our franchise recruitment team today on 0116 275 9005.
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Prospect Franchisee Certificate
As proud members of the British Franchise Association, we are pleased to share their Prospect Franchise Certificate, a free course designed to help you to feel fully prepared ahead of embarking on your new journey.
The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the source of impartial information on all things franchising. It's the self-regulatory body for the ethical franchise sector, setting and maintaining standards which are respected around the world.
The popular business model of 'self-employment with support' is favoured by many, and the course shares with you the hints and tips of becoming accepted in to a franchise so that you can start your new business.
Joining a franchise is a huge lifestyle choice, it's a commitment over a term of 5 years (in the case of our franchise) where you will devote your working hours solely to the business to help it to thrive. There is a lot of hard work involved, so you'll hear what franchisors look for in franchisees so that you can prepare and are aware.
Click this link to be directed to the Prospect Franchise Certificate
Upon completion, we'd love to hear about your experience studying the Prospect Franchise Certificate and further assist you to continue your journey in becoming a proud franchise owner with our brand.
Contact our franchise recruitment team on 0116 275 9005 for our network availability and next steps
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Support when times are tough
Businesses have experienced two national lockdowns, local lockdowns and tier restrictions but fortunately for the businesses that are part of our franchise network, they have received support throughout.
Support is one of the main reasons cited by business owners as to why they chose to join our franchise. It's not just received from our team of franchise support professionals, but also from the peer network too.
It comes in the form of professional advice, but also from relative experience too. The 'been there done that' phrase is one that explains this perfectly. It means that mistakes have already been made and learnt from, so that they don't have to be made again.
A supportive franchisor and franchise network truly do make a difference to the franchise journey because you are never alone. There is always someone at the end of the phone, whether it's a member of our team or a fellow franchisee.
We are stronger together and that's why being a part of a franchise network helps you to feel support when times are tough, particularly how they have been for most in 2020.
To discuss our available franchise opportunities, give our friendly franchise recruitment team a call on 0116 275 9005 today.
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Why having a brand is important
Having a brand is extremely important if you want to differentiate yourself from others, ensure consistency and build recognition.
A brand isn't just a logo, it's the whole business image and everything that it stands for. The idea of a brand is for it to become desirable, that individuals want to be a part of it, get a slice of the action.
The logo and brand styling are of course important. They need to be attractive in a typically crowded market place to grab the attention of the purchaser. It's much easier to create brand awareness in the modern day because there are so many mediums that it can be shared on.
What brands are you thinking of?
Soft drinks brand where the main colour is red
Low cost airline where the main colour is orange
Supermarket where the main colour is green
It's likely that we're all thinking of the same three brands with their distinctive brand styling.
Joining an established brand such as TruGreen
That's why joining an established brand such as ours helps you to open doors, particularly in those early days. The brand is established and has gained recognition over 30 years so that customers feel that they know and can trust you already.
A head start in starting up is beneficial to entrepreneurs because it helps remove some of the risk associated with start-ups and helps the business to gain customers right from the start.
With clever marketing initiatives proven successful by the franchisor, the brand can be exposed faster and more effectively, to increase market share further.
If you would like to learn more about our brand and how you can become a part of it, speak to a member of our franchise recruitment team today.
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The importance of a great website
According to a source* 88% of consumers search for products and services online before looking via other avenues. As such, a website ensures that you don't miss out on this captive audience.
Websites do not need to be state of the art to serve a purpose. They need to include information about the business and the product/service for sale, as well as contact information.
The above should help you to be found via an internet search, and enable a customer to make a call to action should they need to. A great website helps to generate sales.
However, being 'found' online can be a much harder process than it seems. Ranking in top search listings depends on many factors decided by the search engine including relevance and the age, history and good-standing of the web domain.
Why a website is important
As well as being a general information source, a website also helps prospective customers to validate your business and your offering ahead of making a buying decision.
A website also helps you to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction by enabling customers to find answers to questions online, and ask them without waiting for office hours to be able to make a call direct to you.
The future is something that we cannot ignore and a website can be integrated with many new technologies, as well as being updated with speed and ease.
Websites and franchising
Most franchisors will give franchise owners their own local page on their branded, managed website.
The key here is that the page will therefore be uniformed with the rest of the brand to protect the brand integrity, whilst also benefitting from the size and age of the brands website domain to improve search rankings.
If you would like to find out more about how our websites can help to generate income for your new franchise, contact a member of the franchise recruitment team today on 0116 275 9005.
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TruGreen business launched in Sussex/Surrey area
We are pleased to introduce, local entrepreneur Dominic Haydon to the Sussex and Surrey TruGreen territory
For 15 years of his career, Dominic has worked in the corporate world managing Highways England operations in the South East. Prior to that his experience was agricultural focused, a big part of that was related to grass plants and how to manage them. When he decided now was a time for change, he knew he wanted to be back outdoors in a related industry and with that he came across TruGreen and the rest was history!
Over to Dominic, TruGreen Sussex & Surrey new owner
"In my corporate life I was overseeing teams of staff and always tried to encourage them to deliver excellent customer service. When it became time for a change I knew I could deliver a service understanding what the customer actually wanted. TruGreen echoed the same sentiments!" Said Dominic
"I arrived at TruGreen after extensive research about what options were available out there to me, especially during the unprecedented times of COVID-19. I take a lot of pride in my own garden and lawns, and it's this that helped me decide lawn care was where I wanted to invest." Said Dominic
"I met with Steve and the rest of the ServiceMaster team and realised the support and expertise on offer would ensure my success. The support I was offered reaffirmed that I was making the right decision." Added Dominic.
Dominic already has hopes of expanding the business in 2021 and is already setting his sights on adding more vans to his operation
The very best in bespoke lawncare
"It is great to welcome Dominic to TruGreen Professional Lawncare, and I am sure that his focussed approach to business and in-depth knowledge of the local area, will prove another major asset to the ever-growing TruGreen network, in offering our customers the very best in bespoke lawncare." Added TruGreen Brand Manager, Steve Welch.
Covid-19 and starting up
Covid-19 didn't stop Dominic from achieving his life-long goal of starting a business, and it isn't expected to pose any difficulties for him in growing his lawn care venture, as he's able to maintain a social distance by working in the great outdoors.
We were able to offer most of the training academy virtually, with only the practical aspects and examinations in person.
Whilst we appreciate these uncertain times might seem like a reason to put off starting a new venture, we have found this period to be a very busy time because of individuals reevaluating their options.
If you would like to find out more about joining TruGreen franchise, contact our franchise recruitment team today on 0116 275 9005.
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What to expect in your franchisor interview
It's a common misconception that buying a franchise is like buying a car. That providing you have the money and a driver's licence, it's yours. That is simply not the case with a franchise because it's a commitment, typically over a minimum of five years to operate the business within the tramlines of the franchise agreement.
For that reason, most franchisors have a franchisor interview as one of the final stages before a franchise is awarded to an individual.
What is to be expected
The purpose of the franchisor interview is to ensure that the candidate is right for the franchise opportunity and has expectations that can be realistically achieved.
Don't be surprised if you are asked about the following personal areas of your life:
Financial situation
Whilst it is a good indicator that there is a need to succeed, too much debt can become overwhelming, particularly when the franchise opportunity is yet to break even or reaches financial difficulties.
Some franchise opportunities are quite demanding on your time and a franchisor needs to ensure that the business won't be negatively affected, nor will your home life, by the typical needs of the business.
Goals and expectations
The franchisor needs to assess that the candidate has sufficient drive and ambition to be able to move the business in the right direction, equally that their expectations can be met, if not exceeded.
Reasons for wanting to join
It's good to understand the motivations for an individual wanting to join the franchise, whether it was the sector, area, brand or something entirely different. This is also a good opportunity for the franchisor to ask the individual what they intend to bring to the opportunity.
Whilst it's good to know when an individual hopes to start, it's also good to know when they want to exit. A franchise is not forever. Knowing this information up front can help to put plans in place for a smooth exit that is beneficial for all parties.
If you'd like to chat with us ahead of this point in your franchise journey, give us a call on 0116 275 9005 today.
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package com.mounacheikhna.decorators;

import com.mounacheikhna.decor.Decorator;

/**
 * Created by cheikhna on 11/04/2015.
 */

/**
 * A utility class to obtain all decorators defined in this library
 */
public final class Decorators {

    /**
     * Get all the decorators already defined
     * @return available decorators
     */
    public static Decorator[] getAll() {
        return new Decorator[] {
            new AutofitDecorator(),
            new BlurDecorator(),
            new ColorFilterDecorator(),
            new ErrorDecorator(),
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Unicef Blog
Tick for Kids
The hidden part of the housing crisis we need to talk more about
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Thu 01 Jun 2017, 11:48 am
Housing, more...
The issue isn't just how many homes we're building, it's what kind. Erin Gough, a wheelchair user, makes a plea for more accessible housing.
I live on the fourth floor of a five-storey apartment building in central Wellington. It's not fully wheelchair accessible, but it's the most manageable I've been able to find in my 20 months of living here.
Living on the fourth floor of a building and using a wheelchair obviously means I need to use a lift, and I do. Except like all technology, sometimes lifts stop working, and yesterday, mine did.
Cue not being able to get into my house and being at the mercy of the lift company, which took no less than four-and-a-half hours to arrive, due to having other jobs. It was a loooooooooong wait at a café for my sister and I. I couldn't even go pee easily, because that would require scoping out a useable accessible bathroom (but that's another post).
I accept that technology is not perfect and that it is inevitable that sometimes lifts will break down. I also accept that lift companies are busy, especially outside business hours, and there are going to be wait times (though I would argue four and a half hours is excessive).
What I cannot and do not accept is the lack of accessible housing in Wellington, and across New Zealand, which puts me in this situation in the first place.
The news media is awash with stories about New Zealand's housing crisis. Search Google news and there is article after article about people being unable to afford to buy houses, secure reasonably priced rentals, or scale Housing New Zealand's waitlist.
What there are far fewer stories about is the crisis those who require accessible housing are facing.
But like a lot of things, just because it's not reported as much on doesn't mean it's not real, and let me tell you, for me and many other New Zealanders, it is very real.
I'm one of the lucky ones. By pure luck, I was able to secure a room in a house that is moderately accessible i.e. I can get into it and move around in it fairly easily. I'm also on a decent income, which means I can afford the rent. And, for what it's worth, it's a really nice apartment.
There are still challenges, though. For example, the bathroom is not modified which means I have to step in and out of a regular shower. This requires planning, energy, and concentration, and while I have made it as safe as I can, is somewhat of a health and safety risk. Because of this, I sometimes choose to shower at work, which does have an accessible shower.
I could discuss possible modifications with my landlords, who because of who they are, would probably be open to such suggestions, but then there is the question of funding, never mind that circumstances may change and therefore I may move.
And regardless, the apartment will still be on the fourth floor – which as well as the lift issue, poses risks during natural disasters (lest we forget that Wellington, for all its good bits, is on a fault line). During the November quakes, for example, the lift stopped working, leaving my friend Kerri and I stuck.
What's most annoying about this issue for me is that there is actually a solution: build more houses using universal design principles. This would not only benefit wheelchair users like myself, but also parents with small children who have to lug prams around, and would also future proof the housing stock for the ageing population, many of which will have access needs as they age. Just as importantly, it would also give a whole group of people invaluable choice – about what kind of accommodation they live in, where they live and who they live with.
I'm obviously not saying every homeowner should build this way, though if they want to both future proof their home and increase their pool of potential tenants, I would recommend it – but local councils certainly should to some extent. At least some of these 750 houses Wellington City Council are building could be accessible, surely (and for what it's worth, I and other people have signalled this).
There are opportunities to make things better. In the meantime, I'll just head home and hope the lift is working.
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Monthly number of vacancies at the end of the month in Finland 2015-2016
Monthly number of vacancies at the end of a month in Finland from April, 2015 to April, 2016
This statistic shows the monthly number of vacancies at the end of each month in Finland from April, 2015 to April, 2016. The number of vacancies peaked in February, 2016 with 59,851 vacancies. In April, 2016 the number of vacancies at the end of the month was 45,544.
Number of vacancies
Apr '15 42,821
May '15 36,919
Jun '15 27,402
Jul '15 29,936
Aug '15 30,233
Sep '15 28,527
Okt '15 28,832
Nov '15 25,892
Dec '15 28,071
Jan '16 48,564
Feb '16 59,851
Mar '16 47,397
April, 2015 to April, 2016
Employment Service Statistics compiles data on jobseekers registered with the Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices), unemployed jobseekers, administrative labour market policy, and vacancies reported to the TE Offices. Data collection for the Employment Service Statistics is based entirely upon the data from the TE Offices' client service system.
Median age of the population in Finland 2015
Largest cities in Finland 2018
Density of the population of Finland in 2018, by region
Life expectancy in Finland 2007-2017, by gender
Statistics on "Demographics of Finland"
Population of Finland
Demographic movement
Total population of Finland in selected years from 1935 to 2018 (in millions)Total population of Finland 1935-2018
Total population of Finland from 2007 to 2017, by gender (in millions)Population of Finland 2007-2017, by gender
Total population of Finland from 2008 to 2018, by age (in millions)Population of Finland 2008-2018, by age
Total population of Finland from 2008 to 2018, by nationalityTotal population of Finland 2008-2018, by nationality
Total population of Finland from 2013 to 2018, by language (in thousands)Population of Finland 2013-2018, by language
Total population of Finland in 2018 by religious communityFinland: number of inhabitants by religious community 2018
Total population of Finland in 2017, by region and languagePopulation of Finland 2017, by region and language
Annual population forecast of Finland between 2015 and 2065*, by gender (in millions)Forecast number of inhabitants in Finland 2015-2065, by gender
Finland: Average age of the population from 1950 to 2050 (median age in years)Median age of the population in Finland 2015
Average age of the population of Finland in 2017, by regionAverage age of inhabitants in Finland 2017, by region
Share of population aged under 15 years old in Finland in 2017, by regionProportion of population aged under 15 years old in Finland 2017, by region
Share of population aged 65 years and older in Finland in 2017, by regionShare of persons aged 65 years and older in Finland 2017, by region
Life expectancy at birth in Finland from 2007 to 2017, by genderLife expectancy in Finland 2007-2017, by gender
Crude rate of birth in Finland in selected years from 1940 to 2018 (per 1,000 inhabitants)Crude birth rate in Finland 1940-2018
Number of live births in Finland in 2018, by regionNumber of live births born in Finland by region 2018
Number of live births in Finland in 2017, by age of the motherNumber of live births, by age of mother in Finland 2017
Annual number of emigrations from Finland from 2006 to 2016Total number of emigrations from Finland 2006-2016
Annual number of immigrations to Finland from 2006 to 2016Total number of immigrations to Finland 2006-2016
Annual net migration in Finland from 2006 to 2016Total net migration in Finland 2006-2016
Number of granted citizenships in Finland from 2007 to 2017Number of granted citizenships in Finland 2007-2017
Population density of Finland in 2018, by regionDensity of the population of Finland in 2018, by region
Largest cities in Finland as of December 2018, by number of inhabitantsLargest cities in Finland 2018
Number of marriages in Finland from 2008 to 2018Number of marriages in Finland 2008-2018
Annual number of same-sex marriages and registrations for partnership in Finland from 2008 to 2018Number of same-se marriages and registrations for partnership in Finland 2008-2018
Marriages and registered partnerships between same-sex couples in Finland from 2008 to 2018, by genderSame-sex marriages and registered partnerships in Finland 2008-2018, by gender
Woman's average age at first marriage in Finland from 2008 to 2018Woman's average age at first marriage in Finland 2008-2018
Average age of men at first marriage in Finland from 2008 to 2018Average age of men at first marriage in Finland from 2008-2018
Number of divorces in Finland from 2008 to 2018Number of divorces in Finland 2008-2018
Annual average age of individuals at first divorce in Finland from 2008 to 2018, by genderMean age at first divorce by gender in Finland 2008-2018
Annual number of divorces from same-sex marriages and registered partnerships in Finland from 2008 to 2018, by genderDivorces from registered partnerships in Finland 2008-2018, by gender
Distribution of the population in Finland as of 2017, by dwelling typeFinland: housing conditions by dwelling type 2017
Home ownership rate in Finland from 2008 to 2017Home ownership rate in Finland 2008-2017
Share of tenants among the total population of Finland from 2008 to 2017Tenants among the population of Finland 2008-2017
Share of Finland's population living in a single-person household from 2007 to 2017Share of Finnish population living alone 2007-2017
Quarterly number of vacancies in the region Western Finland 2015-2018
New vacancies per month in Finland in 2016
Monthly number of vacancies in Finland Jan-Dec 2016
Annual average number of filled vacancies per month in Finland in 2005-2015
Average number of new vacancies per month in Finland in 2005-2015
Annual average number of vacancies per month in Finland in 2005-2015
Monthly number of new vacancies in Finland 2015-2016
Monthly number of filled vacancies in Finland 2015-2016
Number of jobs vacant at the end of the month in Finland 2005-2015
Construction sector: labor force in Spain 2005-2018
Employees in the theme parks Spain 2014
Monthly job openings in the U.S., by industry May 2019
Monthly job hires and separations rate in the United States 2018/19
Monthly job hires and separations in the United States 2018/19
Quarterly number of vacancies in the region Helsinki-Uusimaa in Finland 2015-2018
European Union (EU) 2020 employment goals: UK public opinion survey 2017
Part-time employees in France 2017, by gender and working hours
Labor market in the GCC
Unemployment in Europe
Workforce diversity at online companies
Employment in the IT industry
Employment in Singapore
UK employment
Employment in Italy
Employment in the U.S. aviation industry
Higher education and employment in the United Kingdom (UK)
Employment in China
U.S. unemployment
The staffing industry in Canada
The staffing industry in the U.S.
Adecco Group
Job market in Belgium
Labor market in the Gulf Cooperation Council
Total population of Finland in selected years from 1935 to 2018 (in millions)
Total population of Finland from 2007 to 2017, by gender (in millions)
Total population of Finland from 2008 to 2018, by age (in millions)
Total population of Finland from 2008 to 2018, by nationality
Total population of Finland from 2013 to 2018, by language (in thousands)
Total population of Finland in 2018 by religious community
Total population of Finland in 2017, by region and language
Annual population forecast of Finland between 2015 and 2065*, by gender (in millions)
Population forecast of Finland from 2017 to 2065, by age group
Finland: Average age of the population from 1950 to 2050 (median age in years)
Average age of the population of Finland in 2017, by region
Share of population aged under 15 years old in Finland in 2017, by region
Share of population aged 65 years and older in Finland in 2017, by region
Life expectancy at birth in Finland from 2007 to 2017, by gender
Crude rate of birth in Finland in selected years from 1940 to 2018 (per 1,000 inhabitants)
Number of live births in Finland in 2018, by region
Number of live births in Finland in 2017, by age of the mother
Monthly number of live births in Finland in 2018
Number of adoptions in Finland from 2007 to 2017
Foreign-born population of Finland from 2009 to 2017
Infant mortality rate in Finland from 2008 to 2018, per thousand live births
Number of deaths in Finland from 2008 to 2018, by gender
Forecast of the maintenance ratio in Finland from 2015 to 2040
Annual number of emigrations from Finland from 2006 to 2016
Annual number of immigrations to Finland from 2006 to 2016
Annual net migration in Finland from 2006 to 2016
Number of granted citizenships in Finland from 2007 to 2017
Population density of Finland in 2018, by region
Largest cities in Finland as of December 2018, by number of inhabitants
Number of marriages in Finland from 2008 to 2018
Annual number of same-sex marriages and registrations for partnership in Finland from 2008 to 2018
Marriages and registered partnerships between same-sex couples in Finland from 2008 to 2018, by gender
Woman's average age at first marriage in Finland from 2008 to 2018
Average age of men at first marriage in Finland from 2008 to 2018
Number of divorces in Finland from 2008 to 2018
Annual average age of individuals at first divorce in Finland from 2008 to 2018, by gender
Annual number of divorces from same-sex marriages and registered partnerships in Finland from 2008 to 2018, by gender
Distribution of the population in Finland as of 2017, by dwelling type
Home ownership rate in Finland from 2008 to 2017
Share of tenants among the total population of Finland from 2008 to 2017
Share of Finland's population living in a single-person household from 2007 to 2017
Quarterly number of vacancies in the region of Western Finland from Q1 2015 to Q2 2018
Number of monthly new vacancies in Finland in 2016
Number of vacancies per month from January to December 2016
Annual average number of filled vacancies per a month in Finland from 2005 to 2015
Annual average number of new vacancies per month in Finland from 2005 to 2015
Annual average number of vacancies per month in Finland from 2005 to 2015
Monthly number of new vacancies in Finland from April, 2015 to November, 2016
Monthly number of filled vacancies in Finland from April, 2015 to November, 2016
Annual average number of vacancies at the end of the month in Finland from 2005 to 2015
Number of active workers in the construction sector in Spain from 2005 to 2018 (in thousands)
Number of employees in the theme parks of Spain in 2014
Monthly job openings in the United States in May 2019, by industry (in 1,000s)
Monthly job hires and separations rate in the United States from May 2018 to May 2019
Monthly job hires and separations in the United States from May 2018 to May 2019 (in millions)
Quarterly number of vacancies in the region of Helsinki-Uusimaa in Finland from Q1 2015 to Q2 2018
Would you say that the European Union (EU)'s objective that three quarters of men and women between 20 and 64 years of age should have a job is too ambitious, about right or too modest? *
Part-time employees (excluding trainees) in France in 2017, by gender and by working hours


We would like to invite you to take part in the eights Free and Open Source Software Conference (FrOSCon 2013).
FrOSCon is a two-day conference on Free Software and Open Source, which takes place on August 24th/25th, 2013 at the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, in St. Augustin near Bonn, Germany.
Main part of the conference is a comprehensive range of talks and workshops. Furthermore, there is a large exhibition area, where projects have the opportunity to present themselves and get in touch with users and developers. Moreover, we offer a few rooms for Free Software projects to organize developer meetings or to present their own program for the visitors of the conference.
We would be pleased if your project would like to contribute to this year's FrOSCon and thus support the communication and exchange within the Open Source and Free Software community. Depending on the kind of your participation, there is different information available to you.
To sign up for a booth, please visit https://callforprojects.froscon.org and register your project. Please feel free to contact us for any questions at exhibitors@froscon.org. The registration for booths will be open until May 23rd.
If your project wants to sign up for a developer room, please visit https://callforprojects.froscon.org, register your project and submit a proposal. The proposal should contain a short summary (1-2 paragraphs) of what you plan to do and special requirements. Since the demand for developer rooms usually exceeds the number of rooms we can offer, we will choose the projects which look the most promising to us based on the submitted proposals. If you have questions concerning the developer rooms, feel free to contact projects@froscon.org. The deadline for the submission of developer room proposals is also May 23rd.
Additionally our Call for Papers already started, we are looking forward to your submissions of talks and workshops. You can register via http://cfp.froscon.org/. For further information concerning the Call for Papers take a look at http://www.froscon.de/en/program/call-for-papers/. The Call for Papers will end on May 23rd, too.
We hope to meet you at FrOSCon in St. Augustin.
Hiermit wollen wir dich herzlich einladen, an der achten Free and Open Source Software Conference (FrOSCon 2013) teilzunehmen.
Die FrOSCon ist eine zweitaegige Konferenz ueber Freie und Open Source Software, die am 24. und 25. August 2013 an der Fachhochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg in Sankt Augustin, in der Naehe von Bonn stattfindet.
Auf der FrOSCon gibt es viele Vortraege ueber aktuelle Themen rund um Freie Software. Ausserdem gibt es eine grosse Austellungsflaeche, wo sich Projekte mit einem Stand praesentieren koennen, um mit Nutzern und Entwicklern ins Gespraech zu kommen. Zusaetzlich bieten wir einige Raeume fuer Projekte an, in denen sich Entwickler treffen oder ein eigenes Programm auf die Beine stellen koennen.
Wir wuerden uns freuen, wenn auch ihr zur diesjaehrigen FrOSCon beitragt und damit den Austausch in der Free Software Community unterstuetzt. Je nach euren Beteiligungswuenschen gibt es verschiedene Moeglichkeiten.
Euer Projekt hat die Moeglichkeit, sich an einem Stand den Besuchern zu praesentieren. Dafuer koennt ihr euch unter https://callforprojects.froscon.org anmelden. Die Deadline fuer Aussteller ist der 23. Mai 2013. Wenn ihr Fragen habt, dann koennt ihr euch jederzeit an uns wenden (aussteller@froscon.org).
Wenn ihr als Projekt einen Entwicklerraum haben moechtet, meldet euch bitte unter https://callforprojects.froscon.org an. Registriert dort euer Projekt und hinterlegt an der dafuer vorgesehenen Stelle eine kurze Zusammenfassung (1-2 Absaetze) ueber das geplante Programm in eurem Raum. Falls ihr spezielle Anforderungen habt, wuerden wir euch bitten diese auch dort mit anzugeben. Da wir in der Vergangenheit mehr Bewerbungen als Raeume hatten, waehlen wir die vielversprechendsten Projekte auf Grundlage der Beschreibungen aus. Die Deadline fuer die Bewerbung fuer einen Entwicklerraum ist der 23. Mai 2013.
Der Call for Papers ist gestartet und wir freuen uns auf eure Vortraege oder Workshops. Anmelden koennt ihr euch unter http://cfp.froscon.org/. Weitere Informationen findet ihr unter http://www.froscon.de/en/program/call-for-papers/. Der Call for Papers wird am 23.05.2012 geschlossen.
Wir hoffen euch auf der FrOSCon zu sehen.
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Carlos Manuel Vila Nova (born 27 July 1959) is a São Toméan politician who is the fifth and current president of São Tomé and Príncipe, since 2 October 2021. He served as the minister of Public Works and Natural Resources (2010–2012) and minister of Infrastructure, Natural Resources and the Environment (2014–2018) in successive governments of Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada.

He was the Independent Democratic Action candidate for the 2021 presidential election. On 6 September, he was declared president-elect of São Tomé and Príncipe, receiving 58% of the vote and defeating Guilherme Posser da Costa of the MLSTP/PSD. On 14 September, he was declared president by the Tribunal constitutional court.

Biography
Vila Nova was born in Neves, a city in Lembá District on the northern coast of São Tomé Island.  He received a degree in telecommunications engineering from the University of Oran, Algeria in 1985, then returned to become the head of the computer department of the government Statistics Directorate.  In 1988, he left the civil service to become a sales manager at the Hotel Miramar, which was then the only hotel in the country.  He was promoted to Director of the Hotel Miramar in 1992.  In 1997, he became Director of the hotel Pousada Boa Vista, and also founded his own travel agency Mistral Voyages.  Vila Nova continued in the tourism industry until he entered politics in 2010.

Vila Nova served as Minister of Public Works and Natural Resources in the cabinet of Patrice Trovoada from 2010 until the government lost its majority in 2012.  He was appointed Minister of Infrastructure, Natural Resources and the Environment when Trovoada's Independent Democratic Action (ADI) regained the majority in 2014.  In 2018, Vila Nova was elected to the National Assembly.  He was nominated as the ADI's candidate for the 2021 presidential election.

Vila Nova is married, and has two daughters.

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Shortly after midnight Sunday, Orlando's Casey Anthony was released from jail three years and one day after her 2-year-old daughter was reported missing and less than two weeks after Anthony was acquitted of her murder.
Anthony's future is unclear, especially given the amount of public vitriol over what many see as as an unjust acquittal in a case with abundant suspicion but what turned out to be insufficiently conclusive evidence.
Since being acquitted, Anthony has received numerous threats, including one on Friday in which her lawyers said they were emailed a Photoshopped picture of Anthony with a bullet hole in her forehead, CBS reported. The Los Angeles Times reports spectators yelled "killer" as she left the jail.
Though scores of onlookers and journalists descended on the Orange County Jail in preparation for her release, only three cameras, from the Associated Press, the Orlando Sentinel and NBC, were allowed inside.
The Sentinel has posted several images and a video of Anthony; TMZ has also posted an image showing a distressed-looking Anthony getting into a car with attorney Jose Baez.
Though Anthony was convicted, after one day of jury deliberations, on four charges that she lied to investigators, she was granted credit for time served leading up to the trial and ended up serving an additional 12 days in jail.
UPDATE, 1:23 a.m.: This post was updated to add details and links to photographs of Anthony as they came online, and again at 2:15 a.m.


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News: Mayor Reed announces $4.4 million for new public art in Atlanta
ArtsATL staff November 22, 2017
Mayor Kasim Reed today announced the acquisition of new public art for the City of Atlanta. The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the city to acquire nine new pieces of art for a total investment of nearly $4.4 million. The nine works will be installed at sites in Downtown, Midtown and southwest Atlanta.
The nine artists chosen are:
Alicja Kwade;
Willie Cole;
Byung Hoon Choi;
Ryan Gander;
Yinka Shoniebare MBE;
Jaume Plensa;
Ugo Rondinone;
Katharina Grosse; and
Radcliffe Bailey.
The acquisition is funded by the Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond program. which mandates that a portion of infrastructure capital spending must go toward public art. A $12.2 million budget supports public art for the city, a portion of which is used for public maintenance and a portion of which goes toward the acquisition of new works. The mayor's office says these nine new works will represent a "higher caliber of art."
"Great cities have great art, and this art should be accessible to all its residents and visitors," said Reed. "Atlanta is the cultural center of the Southeast and influences national and international culture, yet we lacked the type of public art found in other leading cities. I am proud that my administration was able to acquire these nine works, which I believe honor our diversity, while bringing public spaces to life and capturing the public's imagination. I offer my thanks to our Curatorial Committee members and the Atlanta City Council for their partnership in this effort."
Earlier this year, Reed established the Renew Atlanta Public Art Curatorial Committee to give recommendations on artists and artwork. Committee members include: Lisa Cremin, chairwoman of the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta; Andrea Barnwell, director of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art; Sarah Schleuning, curator of Decorative Arts at the High Museum of Art; Alexandra Sachs, executive director of SCAD FASH (museum); Daniel Fuller, curator at the Atlanta Contemporary; Nickitas Demos, director for the Center for Collaborative and International Arts at Georgia State University; Rebecca Cochran, curator of the Weiland Collection; Shawnya Harris, curator of African American and African Diasporic Art at the Georgia Museum of Art; Madison Cario, director of the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech; Victoria Camblin, editor and artistic director of ART PAPERS; and Milton Clipper, retired CEO of PBA/WABE.
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The semi-sparkling Mionetto Legatura exhibits an elegant, multi-faceted bouquet of aromas that range from fragrant blossoms and crisp fruit to smooth honey. Its delicate bead of bubbles enhance a finish scented with acacia and apricot.
Viticultural areas particularly well suited to growing white-wine grapes.
After the grapes are gently pressed, the must is fermented without the skins; the wine is then given a Charmat-method secondary fermentation to yield a semi-sparkling wine.
The semi-sparkling Legatura Mionetto exhibits an elegant, multi-faceted bouquet of aromas that range from fragrant blossoms and crisp fruit to smooth honey. Its delicate bead of bubbles enhance a finish scented with acacia and apricot.
This wine is exceptionally versatile, well suited for any dish or occasion. It is delicious with fish, grilled as well, and with first courses with mushrooms or vegetables.


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(Nick Redfern) Over the years, ufologists have given a great deal of attention to a certain U.S. military program called Project Moon Dust (also referred to as Moondust). Its origins date back to the 1950s. The reason why so much attention has been placed upon Project Moon Dust is because of its potential connection to the issue of alleged crashed and recovered UFOs held by elements of the U.S. military – crash-retrievals or C/Rs as they are generally known. But, was Moon Dust really the key operation in secretly locating and recovering crashed ships from faraway worlds?


sweetsugarbean: Another Slice of Orange Chiffon Cake, Please!
Another Slice of Orange Chiffon Cake, Please!
Tomorrow is my birthday, and while I'm not super excited to be inching ever-so-close to an age which shall be unnamed, I have to say I'm really happy the way my little life has unfolded so far. Birthdays are when I sort of take stock of all the big things, like health and hair (awesome), finances (good, but working on it), goals (France before Forty!), and love life (laughable, but not without hope). I've been schmaltzy about gratitude before, and I feel it even more so around this time of year. I really would have nothing without the love of my close-knit family and friends ~ they are my biggest cheerleaders and supporters of all things culinary and beyond.
This past weekend was a whirlwind of activity, with big family dinners and lots of playing outside in the sunshine. Mom had an Easter Sunday feast which again blew us away, with her turkey and famous stuffing, gloriously fluffy potatoes, and gravy. Oh the gravy. For dessert she made an early birthday cake for me. When she asked for input I told her I wanted a tall cake, something glamorous, how about chiffon? She had oranges to use up, so orange chiffon it was. Iced with whipped cream and garnished with fresh raspberries and candied orange slices, it was a tremendous cake. Little pokey fingers were in the cake while "happy birthday" was being sung, and the mouth that belonged to the fingers helped blow out the candles too. Looking around at my beautiful mom, my brother and sisters, the big kids and the little humans with chubby cheeks and toothy grins, I felt like the luckiest girl alive.
Chiffon cake is what angel food cake would like to be when it grows up. Getting its height from whipped egg whites, and richness from egg yolks and vegetable oil, it boasts a richness and unbelievable tenderness. Not too sweet, and adaptable to many flavours (hello, chocolate!), it's one of my favourite cakes. The classic orange chiffon made its debut at the Hollywood parties of the 1940s, and this cake is all kinds of glamour, baking up tall and light and oh so pretty. A perfect birthday cake if there ever was one.
Preheat oven to 350*F. Have ready a greased 9 1/2 inch or 10 inch tube pan with sides at least 3 3/4 inches high, dusted with flour.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the centre and add the oil, egg yolks, juice, zest and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth and thick, at least 3 minutes. Set aside.
In a large clean bowl, with clean beaters or whisk attachment, whisk the whites and cream of tartar until the cream of tartar is dissolved and whites are foamy. Increase the speed to high and beat whites until movement of the beaters forms lines in the mixture. Slowly pour in the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, about 2 tbsp at a time, and beat the mixture until soft peaks form.
With a large rubber spatula, stir one third of the whites into the yolk mixture. Gently fold in the remaining whites until no white streaks remain. Pour the batter into the tube pan, spreading the batter evenly. Bake until you can gently press your fingers on top of the cake and it feels firm, about 1 hour and 10 min. Any cracks that form on top should look dry. Invert the pan onto a bottle with a narrow neck and cool thoroughly, about one hour and a half. Use a small sharp knife to loosen the cake from the sides of the pan and the centre of the tube. Remove cake from pan and slide onto serving plate. Spread with sweetened whipped cream, and garnish with fresh berries and candied orange slices. Serves 12.
To make the candied orange slices: Thinly slice one orange. In a large frying pan, bring to a boil 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Reduce heat to medium, add the slices in a single layer, and simmer, turning occasionally, for about 50 minutes. Let cool in syrup. Let dry on parchment.
Such a coincidence that this was my Mother's birthday cake of choice year after year! I agree- gorgeous cake - and happy early birthday!!
Thanks Stacy! Wish you could were here for a slice - it was pretty delicious!
Happy belated birthday! Your Mom's cake looks like it tasted amazing. P.S. I don't think you sound shmaltzy at all. It's good to count your blessings!
Thanks Juliana and Shelley - the orange chiffon was the perfect birthday cake!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie! Oh My!


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Q: Loop that lists folders with spaces Approach
I have a directory with named folders, randomly, with blank spaces and periods.
I created a small loop (in a script) with the intention of renaming these folders.
On the basis that these are my directories (test and empty):
$ ls -la
./
../
35._JK_io/
'43A. io kl_ -'/
'Mi.Nombre.es Adios'/

Note: We have tried (creo) that all the possibilities of listing and have worked at the time of differentiating  between directories and folders.
Now, I proceeded to create a loop so that I would list only the directories and (in the future) rename them:
for archives in `sh -c 'ls -q */' sh`

do

echo  "$archives"
done

Issue
The problem is that when I run the script I get:
35._JK_io/:
43A.
io
kl_
-/:
Mi.Nombre.es
Adios/:

Question

How do I prevent this from happening to me and to appear with spaces and as only three files?

Observation
When executing other scripts on the folders it has obtained that 35._JK_io / is a directory but the other two are not
Thank you!!

A: When looping over directories, especially when these have funky names, don't loop over the output of ls.  In general, passing pathnames between programs needs to be done with great caution as Unix filenames may contain any characters apart from / and the nul character (\0).
Instead
for dirname in ./*/; do
    printf 'Directory name is "%s"\n' "$dirname"
done

The final / in the pattern ./*/ makes the pattern expand to directories only.  The dirname variable will get values like ./some directory name/ when doing this.  I included ./ at the start of the pattern, but you may remove this if you like. Just be aware that if you have directories that have a dash (-) as the first character in their names, then you would later have to use e.g. mv -- "$dirname" "$newname" (with the --) to stop mv from interpreting the dash in the name as a command line option. With ./ at the start of $dirname, the -- is not needed.
It is extra important to quote variable expansions as the shell would otherwise do word splitting and filename globbing on the values.
Related:

*

*Why *not* parse `ls`?

*Why does my shell script choke on whitespace or other special characters?

*When is double-quoting necessary?

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Delta Air Lines announces it is cancelling its affinity program with the National Rifle Association. In retaliation, Georgia's lieutenant governor says he'll try to kill a bill aimed at restoring a special jet fuel tax exemption that would largely benefit the airline. The exemption, which was first enacted in 2005, was repealed in 2015 when legislators got mad at something else Delta did. Oh, and Delta, which would get the lion's share of the new $15 million special tax cut, made a $4.4 billion profit last year.
This, in a nutshell, describes all that is wrong with economic development tax subsidies.
As the drama playing out in Georgia makes explicit, these sorts of tax breaks are far more about politics than economics. Or, to put it another way, Delta's critics are right to oppose the tax subsidy, but they are doing so for all the wrong reasons.
The tax break was first enacted in 2005, when Delta was in financial trouble and fuel costs were high. It was supposed to be temporary, but became Georgia's version of one of those congressional tax-extenders that are renewed year-after-year. This one was regularly retained by the Georgia legislature despite the airline's financial turnaround and the decline in fuel prices.
Then, in 2015, Delta's then-CEO Richard Anderson, got crosswise with lawmakers for urging the state to raise motor fuel taxes. A GOP lawmaker ripped the company for taking its own tax breaks while pushing for tax increases on drivers. One thing led to another and the jet fuel tax break died.
This time, Georgia was moving to restore the tax cut on aviation fuel, but for all airlines that fly out of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. But let's not kid ourselves: Nearly all the benefit would go to Delta, which controls a 76 percent share of the airport's market. Besides, why should the tax cut go only to flights out of the giant hub? What about smaller regional carriers at other airports (though Delta controls most of those markets too)?
Delta doesn't need the tax break. It is the dominant carrier in the nation's largest airport by passenger volume and uses that market clout to make huge margins. It isn't going anywhere, with or without its share of the proposed $15 million tax cut. And with the airline's near-monopoly, it is hard to believe the tax cut would reduce ticket prices.
Yet, lawmakers were prepared to restore a tax cut that the airline didn't need (but would happily accept) presumably in response to Delta's political clout. Now, some state politicians are talking about denying the tax break in response to the airline's decision to cut ties with the even more powerful NRA.
Let's not be naïve about it—economic development tax subsidies are nearly always about who has the political clout. But lawmakers used to at least pay lip service to the idea that these tax breaks were about jobs. Now, in Georgia at least, they have become an explicit form of political pork to be doled out to friends and taken from enemies.
It is enough to make all of us rethink these tax breaks from the bottom up.


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This beast of a car boasts a 6.5 liter V12 engine that puts out 740 horses and 508 pound feet of torque through a seven speed automatic transmission to the rear Pirelli-sporting wheels. All this power combined with a lighter weight means that you can get from 0 to 62 in under 3 seconds on your way to a license losing top speed of 217 miles an hour. In addition to all of this power, the Italian marque is also introducing a four wheel steering system – the first of its kind on a production Lamborghini, along with a notably higher redline set at 8,500 (up from 8,350). This'll make for much better control control while pushing the limits. Better hope you aren't on Santa's naughty list because this thing is going for $421,350. [Purchase]
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Internally the property briefly comprises; welcoming hallway, spacious lounge with feature fireplace, and dining room with access to the conservatory. Internally to the rear is a spacious family kitchen with wall and base units and complimentary worktops. There is a great sized bathroom with corner bath, as well as three bedrooms, of which the master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes. Bedroom three also has a built-in wardrobe for storage.
Externally, the property is sat within its own spacious plot. To the front there is a private driveway for several cars leading to a single garage and a garden edged with mature shrubs, whilst to the rear of the property there is a flagged and laid to lawn garden edged with shrubs that extends around the back of the garage. There is a patio area for your garden furniture - perfect for outdoor dining.


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Serena Williams World's Highest-paid Female Athlete
Forbes released the Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2019 list on Tuesday. As usual, it is dominated by tennis players - all but three of the top 15. Tennis super star Serena Williams is the world's highest-paid female athlete for the fourth year in a row.
Japanese tennis sensation Naomi Osaka, who upset Wiliams at the U.S. Open final last year, is in the second place. Last Year's Wimbledon champion Germany's Angelique Kerber is ranked third.
They are followed by tennis stars Simona Halep, Sloane Stephens, Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova, Karolina Pliskova, Elina Svitolina, Venus Williams, Garbine Muguruza, World Cup winning U.S. Women's football team's co-captain Alex Morgan, Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu, Madison Keys and Thai pro golfer Ariya Jutanugarn.
Serena Williams earned $29.2 million, including $4.2 million in prize money, after returning to the WTA Tour following the birth of her daughter in September 2017.
Having more than 15 sponsors, most of her fortunes came from endorsements, worth $25 million.
Williams is expected to play through at least next year but is already planning her business prospects - a clothing line, "S by Serena."
The 37-year old power player also plans to launch jewelry and beauty products lines by the end of 2020. She also has built a venture portfolio worth more than $10 million.
Born to a Japanese mother and Haitian-American father, Osaka was the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam event and first Asian player to reach the top ranking in women's singles. Her off-court earnings jumped from $1.5 million annually to an estimated $16 million for the 12 months ending June 1, after signing deals with Mastercard, All Nippon Airways, Nissan and Procter & Gamble.
Including prize money, Osaka's total earnings were $24.3 million by Forbes' estimate. It makes her just the third female athlete to earn $20 million in a year.
Angelique Kerber earned $11.8 million from tennis. The former world No. 1 renewed deals with Adidas, SAP, Generali and NetJets and recently signed a new contract with Procter & Gamble's Head & Shoulders brand. Other endorsements include Yonex, Porsche, Rolex and Lavazza.


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Whether the constipation is dependent on defective innervation and is a direct symptom of melancholia or is the initial cause of this mental disturbance, it matters not so far as our endeavours in treatment are concerned.
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DESTINATION 131 Art Fair was part of the project 'Talent on Board' of Iberia curated by Urvanity Projects.
The fair focused on disseminating cultural initiatives in the nearly 50 countries to which it flies – gathering a selection of works by artists Pablo Benzo, Eln4, Faith XLVII , Franco Fasoli, Liu Guangyun, Mohamed L'Ghacham, Sosaku Miyazaki, Nuria Mora, MP5, Anna Taratiel and Axel Void, which can be seen inside another work of art; a surprising installation by the artist L'Atlas.
The concept of travel is present in the artists' own work, which also includes sketches, notebooks and other preparatory works that allow discovering the different phases of the creative process.
FAITH XLVII's Deconstruction series exhibited involves the labour intensive process of piecing apart and reassembling a variety of media into new configurations. In these works, she has deconstructed atlases and money from across the globe; the rearranged atlases speak about borders, migration and place, while the money cut into intricate shapes highlights notions of value and exchange.


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The coach is quarantining. So is the goalie. So are an assistant coach and three other players.
For now, the Detroit Red Wings will keep playing — they were scheduled to host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Though their game against the Avalanche Monday has been postponed.
It's just that head coach Jeff Blashill, goalie Alex Nedeljkovic and forward Filip Zadina weren't allowed to be at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday.
This is something the sports world will have to get used to all over again as we head into the holidays and into winter.
Every day — no, almost every hour — news of COVID-19 cases in sports breaks. Some 50 players in the NBA have tested positive in the last few weeks and at least that many in the NFL have.
You can't turn on social media or a news site without seeing a headline about someone, somewhere, entering protocols.
The NFL moved three of its games this weekend hoping to give the affected teams a chance to get some of their players back, and on Saturday the league and its players agreed to new protocols. The NBA has pushed games back, too.
Meanwhile, in college basketball, games are getting canceled, leaving some teams looking for someone … anyone, to play. Loyola (Chicago) canceled its game against Duke on Saturday and UCLA did the same against North Carolina. (Duke and North Carolina found new opponents, though).
Officials shut down Seton Hall's game against Iona because of COVID-19 protocols at Seton Hall, which also means the Pirates have to forfeit their Monday game against St. John's — the loss will count in the Big East conference standings not against Seton Hall's overall record.
That we are back here isn't completely surprising. Public health folks warned against a winter surge a few months ago and hospitals in some areas have been overwhelmed for weeks.
Still, it's jarring.
And eerily reminiscent of the surge that shut down the sports world in March of 2020. That it's happening despite high vaccination rates within the sports leagues and within college basketball is even more unsettling.
Five NHL teams won't play until at least Dec. 26 — the Avalanche, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins and Nashville Predators. It's not hard to imagine that number growing.
So far, all of this is happening with little talk of removing fans from the equation, though the leagues themselves are adjusting safety measures and protocols. The NFL, for example, released a statement saying it would change things up to address the rise in cases and onset of the Omicron variant.
"All clubs will implement preventative measures that have proven effective," it read, including: "masking regardless of vaccination status, remote or outdoor meetings, eliminating in-person meals, and no outside visitors while on team travel. We will continue to strongly encourage the booster shots as the most effective protection. Finally, and based on expert advice, we will adjust the return-to-participation requirements for those who have recovered from COVID-19."
The league said it's basing its changes on internal data and a "science-backed approach," a phrase that most of us used to take at face value. Now so many of us are arm-chair scientists and researchers, as though we were evaluating the latest surge or variant in the way we second-guess play calling or substitution patterns.
The lack of agreement on what to do — among us civilians, not so much public health officials — leaves us in an awkward spot as case numbers spike once more. Pandemic fatigue has set in. No one wants to go back to full shutdowns and government mandates.
It's why we haven't heard governors or state legislators talk publicly about closing arenas and stadiums to all but the teams and a small number of support staff.
Last week, the Lions played at Denver after practicing without seven players who were put in COVID-19 protocol the previous week. And that felt … normal? Part of life now? A few teams here and there losing a handful of players to practice or games?
That seemed manageable. And hopefully the latest surge still is.
Yet here we are a week later and suddenly it doesn't feel normal at all. News of athletes and coaches headed to quarantine is breaking too rapidly. Too many games are getting moved or outright canceled.
And if it doesn't feel normal after we'd gotten so much of our public life back the last six months, it does feel familiar. In that sense, we can lean on how our sports survived those early, dark days.
Stadiums and arenas work best stuffed with fans. For the viewing experience, for the playing experience. But we know games can go on without them.
We also know that the measures the NFL is taking, as stated above, work to slow the spread of COVID-19 and its variants, and that similar measures will work in the NBA and NHL.
For now, the vast majority of games in all three leagues — and in college basketball — remain on the schedule. The Lions expect to play today at Ford Field against the Arizona Cardinals. This after a week of trying to work in a lot of new faces in the context of the NFL's new-old COVID-19 guidelines.
"We thought about every scenario, but I know that there's a fine line," Lions coach Dan Campbell said. "We got a lot of new faces that need looks and you're going to fight that balance between do you have a roster to play a game, but also preparing them and making it fair for them to go in there and prepare properly to play a game."
COVID and football don't go together, he said.
You could say the same thing about COVID and any other part of life: they don't go together. Yet here we are almost two years after the pandemic started, trying to keep the persistent virus out of our games, trying to keep everything from going dark.
More cancellations are likely on the way. More postponements, too.
This time, though, we have a better idea of what to do.
Contact Shawn Windsor: 313-222-6487 or swindsor@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @shawnwindsor.
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In a transparent effort to greatly increase their market share of young smokers, R.J. Reynolds initiated the now infamous Old Joe Camel campaign for the Camel brand in 1988. The campaign, which ran continuously for 9 years until 1997, featured a cool dromedary cartoon character and faced almost immediate criticism from the public for influencing children to smoke."
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Additionally, FOC ladies auxiliary members have visited children in West Virginia hospitals to give them a "special present": Mr. Coal, "a small, black Labrador stuffed puppy meant to bring a smile to kids' faces during hospital stays." (Coal pollution kills 24,000 Americans each year.)"