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Hanging lamp children's room Light for the kids' living room In the children's room, the hanging lamp is not only the main light source - but also a defining interior highlight! Because when you take them out of the box as an adult, you will fondly remember the colorful pirate, airplane or soccer motif that you had on the ceiling as a girl or boy. What makes a children's room pendant light different from a "normal" one? There is usually a lot more romping around in the children's living room than in their parents' rooms. And since the children's room pendant light hangs in the room and can be "hit" while playing, it is for safety reasons made of wood or plastic and never of glass. How high should hanging lamps hang in the children's room? Whether for a pillow fight or climbing around on a chair: when it comes to the hanging height of a hanging lamp in the children's room, the basic rule is that adventurous children must not be allowed to get close. Safety is the top priority here! How bright should a children's room hanging lamp be? This depends on the size of the children's room - it must be neither bright nor dark**. The pendant luminaire should be able to provide basic lighting for a room. It is also a good idea to combine the pendant light with a table lamp for the desk, for example, which provides additional light when doing homework. This is because a pendant lamp alone can never illuminate all areas brightly and without shadows. What is the optimum light color for children's room pendant lights? The optimum light color for basic lighting in children's rooms is warm white with a color temperature of less than 3,300 Kelvin. This makes the light in the room cozy and comfortable. For area lighting in children's rooms, on the other hand, universal white light between 3,300 and 5,300 Kelvin may be better, e.g. at a desk. This is why a desk lamp can produce a different light color than a children's room hanging lamp.
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Monitor student screens to keep them on track With so many student devices and diverse remote learning plans to track at once, teachers can struggle to keep classes focused and engaged. That’s why Aula Lightspeed provides teachers with the tools they need—such as monitoring their students’ screens—to keep students focused and engaged in online learning, even in remote settings. View all students’ screens at once Monitor your full classroom of screens to ensure students are on track and working on their assigned lessons. With the Screens View student screen monitoring software, educators get the full picture on classroom activity—in real time—to see exactly what every student is working on and easily identify students who are off task or may be falling behind. Teachers can also collapse the left navigation panel to see more student screens at once and quickly drag and drop students’ screens into differentiated student groups designed to receive customized lessons or restrictions. Manage an individual student’s online activity For students who are off task or need personalized attention, teachers have all the tools needed to tend to that student’s specific needs. The screen monitoring software allows teachers to click on an individual student’s screen or name to get a closer look at what the student is viewing in real time. This view is perfect for students that need help understanding learning concepts or need a hands–on walk-through. Teachers can also see the student’s open tabs, close the tabs they shouldn’t have open, and message students directly to send them praise or provide more help. Share your own screen Create a more engaging learning environment during full-class participation. Teachers can lock all students’ screens and then share their own screen to bring all eyes to the “front” of the classroom. This keeps teachers from being tied to their desks and allows them to walk around the classroom whether in-person or virtually. Share a student’s screen Sharing students’ screens makes Classroom Presentation Day easy. Actively support collaborative learning by sharing a student’s screen to the full class. With a simple click, all students can see an individual student’s screen on their own device which is perfect for virtual learning, and it also keeps students from having to huddle over a peer’s device while in person. Take action on live screen views Lightspeed Classroom Management not only provides multiple live screen views of student screens, but also actionable tools for educators. Notice a pattern of off-task student behavior? Teachers can quickly record online activity for later documentation. Alternatively, examples of exemplary student activity may also be recorded and easily broadcasted to other students’ screens to inspire their peers.
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Apr 28, 2012 When it comes to the monetary aspect, Iceland is not for the faint-hearted. Food in particular don’t come cheap. Bearing that in mind, LT and I thought, why not splurge a little? Instead of paying dearly for supposed budget eats, we would indulge in higher-end dining that would actually be comparable in price to that in Paris. This way, we won’t feel like we’ve paid too much for what we can get cheaper in Paris; instead, we will get fine dining at the “regular” price. Another plus point – we will experience Icelandic dining at the top level. We had our first evening meal at Grillið Restaurant, situated on the 8th floor of our hotel. As we were there very early, the place was practically empty and we scored a table next to the windows, affording us some impressive panoramic view despite the falling rain and setting fogs. Chef milled about in the kitchen that can be openly observed via see-through glass panelling. I find the interior decor a little tacky though, featuring the signs of the zodiac. Perhaps this is the time I tell you that I’ve sadly forgotten to bring my Moleskine during the trip, lost the map which I had all kind of notes scribbled on it (have I accidentally threw it away?) and so everything from this point on is written pretty much from memory. It is a bit leaky, so I may not get every detail right. However, thanks to my credit card statement, I at least know how much we paid for the meal ;) Wanting a surprise of a meal, we have ordered the chef’s menu at 8,000 ISK (€49). It was listed as a 3-course meal, but it seems 3-course here didn’t mean the usual combo of starter+main+dessert. It was a tasting menu style 3-course (i.e. 6 dishes). We were first presented with some crackers to nibble on. Crunchy, a little salty, it was very easy to polish off the bambou slot-filled goodies. One was made with barley, and I can’t recall the other grain used. When our meal was served we were also given a small side of bread – white and sourdough – as well as butter with smoked salt. I am now at lost to tell you what we had to kick off our meal. I believe it was made up partly with a kind of Icelandic cheese, but the rest is a blank. You can see the cucumber and the dill alright, but those were garnish. The second part of our starter was easier to identify – salmon served with leek, seaweed, turnip puree and micro herbs. The seaweed gave the dish a hint of ocean saltiness, which was a rather unusual combination. Our culinary adventure continued with pan-seared ling – a variety of fish which I had not known before and which is abundant in the sea surrounding the island, making it a very local catch indeed. The foam was garlicky and went well with the cod-like fish. With a large scoop of bulgur, some roasted broccoli and broccoli puree, it was a well-received dish. Next up was beef tenderloin with sliced parsnip, grilled mushroom and roasted hazelnut. I love the earthy flavour of the plate, and the beef was cooked to just the right level of pinkness. This was my favourite dish of the meal. It was also very filing, so we were glad to possess the knowledge that this was the last savoury dish of the menu. Afterall, our counting method seemed to have failed us at that stage. We have clearly eaten more than 3 courses, no? Our hope for light desserts was shattered when a small plate of toasted cereals with a small mountain of dairy in front of each of us. What was that? Turns out, that was skyr, a kind of Icelandic cheese/yoghurt. It was creamy, a little sour, but I couldn’t help but wonder if I was eating breakfast rather than dinner. Final course was a couple of quenelles of ice cream – smooth dark chocolate and parsnip (yes, parsnip) – plus little accompaniments and caramel spots. I really enjoy the parsnip ice cream which was sweet and earthy at the same time. LT wasn’t a big fan so I ended up polishing her dessert plate up too. I know, so much for me saying I was stuffed (I was, but I was also brought up not to waste food :p )… We just about staggered out from the restaurant back to our room. The food was delicious, the service impeccable, and all in all, the meal was very reasonably priced for the quality and quantity that we’ve received. On top of that, we had had a wonderful view of the city, spotting the domestic airport nearby, the snow-capped mountain range in the horizon, and occasional peek at what the kitchen staff were doing. Perhaps, after all the hotel confusion debacle, this was one of the silver linings? Afterall, we found ourselves right under the same roof as one of the best restaurants in town and had the pleasure to give it a try. The staff of the hotel helpfully changed our airport transfer pick-up point for our journey back in a couple of days, and on consulting the city map, we were also very close to the Dill Restaurant where we would be eating on our second evening in Reykjavík. Things are looking up indeed.
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A series of workshops with the Sustainability Leadership Team Co-creating solutions to support farmers to become more sustainable and productive and bringing people and teams together and transform the business Empowering business sustainability transformation Discover how Limelights partnered with Syngenta, a global leader in agriculture, to drive business sustainability and empower their teams to make a positive impact on the environment and society. Through a series of dynamic workshops, we collaborated with Syngenta's Business Sustainability Leadership Team to co-create a comprehensive sustainability strategy and develop solutions that transform the industry. Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural science and innovation, dedicated to improving food security and sustainability. With a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture, Syngenta develops solutions that enable farmers to grow more food with fewer resources, protect the environment, and enhance the well-being of rural communities. By leveraging their expertise in seed genetics, crop protection, and digital technologies, Syngenta strives to address the challenges of global food production while promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources. Operating in over 90 countries and headquartered in Switzerland, Syngenta is at the forefront of driving positive change in the agricultural industry. Watch the after-movie 👇 The challenge: Nurturing sustainable growth Syngenta recognized the urgent need to address sustainability challenges in the agriculture sector. With a commitment to sustainable and productive farming, they sought to develop a holistic business sustainability strategy that would guide their actions for the next five years. They also aimed to support farmers in adopting sustainable practices while fostering collaboration and driving transformative change within the organization. The solution: Co-creation for sustainable success Limelights orchestrated a series of immersive offsite workshops in Europe, uniting Syngenta's Business Sustainability Leadership Team. In an energetic and action-oriented environment, we facilitated collaborative sessions to co-create Syngenta's business sustainability strategy. From defining a North Star vision to setting five-year must-win objectives and one-year targets, we ensured that every step was aligned with Syngenta's mission and values. During these workshops, we also developed innovative solutions to support farmers in adopting sustainable and productive practices. By harnessing the collective expertise and diverse perspectives of the participants, we generated practical ideas and strategies to transform the industry while enhancing Syngenta's competitive advantage. The results: Empowering sustainable farming The workshops held by Limelights acted as a catalyst for change within Syngenta. By actively engaging the Business Sustainability Leadership Team, we cultivated a sense of ownership and commitment to driving sustainability throughout the organization. Concrete actions were identified, and a roadmap for impactful initiatives emerged, leading to the transformation of Syngenta's approach to business sustainability. Through this collaborative process, Syngenta is now well-positioned to make a lasting positive impact on the environment, society, and the agriculture industry as a whole. By empowering farmers to adopt sustainable practices and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, Syngenta sets an example for the entire sector to follow. Ignite sustainable transformation in your industry If you're a leader in a large corporation seeking to drive sustainability and transform your industry, Limelights is here to support you. Our energetic and action-oriented consultants, equipped with expertise in strategic facilitation, are ready to guide your organization towards sustainable solutions. Together, we can inspire your teams to make a difference and create a better future for all. Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact Limelights today to explore how our tailored approach, strategic facilitation, and transformative workshops can empower your organization to overcome sustainability challenges, drive innovation, and achieve your business sustainability goals. Let's collaborate and shape a more sustainable future for your industry.
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New report finds project labor agreements lower costs, boost competition [March 22, 2025] By Bridget Craig and Medill Illinois News Bureau After a major Biden-era executive order mandating the vast majority of federal construction projects use project labor agreements suffered an initial loss in federal court this winter, a new report analyzing the use of these agreements in Illinois is refuting typical criticisms from opponents who claim they unfairly favor unionized labor. A project labor agreement, or PLA, is a binding contract between a government or private entity that needs a construction project done and a labor union. Before workers are even hired on a project, the two sides negotiate a PLA that sets wages, benefits, work conditions and often provisions for resolving labor disputes to prevent strikes or other work In Illinois – a state with historical ties to the labor movement and a government dominated by labor-friendly Democrats – PLAs have long been a tool that has kept union participation rates high in the construction Non-union industry groups and conservative organizations have long criticized the practice of governments using, encouraging or mandating PLAs, arguing that forcing projects to use union labor makes them slower and more expensive. But new research from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the University of Illinois’ Project for Middle Class Renewal found the opposite. The study, commissioned by the state’s Capital Development Board, found that PLAs in Illinois have enhanced bid competition, helped to lower construction costs for taxpayers and increased business for firms owned by people of color, women and veterans. “The biggest finding in this report, and one that hadn’t been shown as much in other research or was unclear, is that Project Labor Agreements promote robust competition,” said Frank Manzo, an economist at ILEPI, a nonprofit research organization with a board of directors that’s closely tied to organized labor. “The PLAs were linked with a 14% increase in the number of bids submitted by contractors seeking to win public The report analyzed hundreds of public building projects — 499 had PLAs and 274 did not — as well as the bids for state projects. Previous to this report, in May 2024, the institute analyzed 95 major construction projects at the Port of Seattle. Robert Bruno, a University of Illinois professor, and Manzo found that PLAs did not significantly impact bid competition or total construction costs but did help stabilize public construction costs. Manzo and Bruno also completed a similar report for the Capital Development Board a decade ago analyzing state projects from 2011 to 2013. Manzo said he concluded that PLAs in Illinois “promote efficiency for taxpayers,” including faster completion of projects. The Illinois findings come as the efficacy and legality of PLAs continue to be debated across the county. In January, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims sided with private contractors who challenged former President Joe Biden’s 2022 executive order mandating PLAs on federal construction projects valued at $35 million or more, concluding that PLAs limit full and open competition among contractors. In MVL USA Inc. v. United States, U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge Ryan Holte ruled that the mandate violates the Competition in Contracting Act. The court found that the mandate placed unnecessary barriers on bidding, limiting the ability of non-union firms to participate freely in federal contracts. The private contractors who launched the court challenge are now asking for a permanent injunction on Biden’s order, though President Donald Trump could rescind the order at any time. PLAs experience state-level opposition too. In Rockford, two PLAs were recently negotiated: the Hard Rock Casino and Colman Yards housing project, according to Northwestern Building and Construction President The Hard Rock Casino was a project worth more than $300 million, according to Golan, with a PLA agreement approved for its construction; a 2021 state law passed on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis required would-be casino operators to enter into PLAs before they could apply for one of Illinois’ six new casino licenses made available two years prior. After operating in a temporary location for a few years, the Hard Rock Casino opened in August 2024. But the smaller-scale Colman Yards project is a different story, having been delayed by fights over adopting a PLA. At a July 2023 Rockford City Council meeting, community members spoke in support of redeveloping Colman Yards under a PLA. Speakers included a pastor and the leader of a local community group, who said a PLA would protect both the developer and labor workforce diversity. However, Ald. Jeffrey Bailey viewed the PLA differently, according to “When you look at the history of this city, we’ve never had a PLA agreement for previous projects and it’s political,” Bailey said. “It’s beyond diversity … It’s about equality, fairness, valuing other people and what they bring to the table, and a PLA agreement is not going to Ten days later, council members rejected the Colman Yards PLA on an 8-7 margin. Despite the vote, Golan, the negotiator for these PLAs, said efforts to finalize the Colman Yards agreement are still ongoing. Though local elected officials sometimes oppose the use of PLAs, the bulk of opposition to the practice comes from private contractors who don’t use union labor, often calling themselves “merit shops.” Nationwide industry groups have long fought against PLAs. That includes Associated Builders and Contractors, which represents 23,000 construction companies across the U.S. “We do not support the use of project labor agreements, and there have been multiple studies that show that PLAs negatively impact merit shop contractors,” ABC Illinois chapter CEO Alicia Martin said. PLAs do not strictly mandate union labor, but they do require all contractors — union and non-union — to adhere to the same wage, benefit and working condition standards outlined in the agreement. While non-union contractors can bid on PLA-covered projects, they must follow union-scale wages and benefits, which can make union participation more [to top of second column] The Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council listed 300 N. Michigan Ave., a 47-story tower in downtown Chicago, as an active PLA project since 2020 under the contractor of Linn-Mathes Inc. Parts of the building are still under construction, but the completed portions are ready to be rented by businesses, according to Retailat300.com. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Bridget Craig) According to Manzo and Bruno’s analysis of 773 public building projects approved by the Capital Development Board from 2017 to 2023, projects with PLAs tend to receive more bids than those without, increasing competition and driving down taxpayer costs. On average, they found most budgets come in 6% below initial projections, and PLAs help stabilize public construction costs regardless of a project’s size, complexity or But Martin doesn’t agree with that finding. “The provisions and project labor agreements require that a non-union contractor either go through a union hiring hall or their workers must join the union for the duration of the project,” she said. “They have to pay into the union benefit plans, their training funds“ … They have to abide by the union work rules and other onerous requirements, so it discourages competition from the whole of the industry, raising costs for taxpayers and pushing out Illinois non-union contractors in favor of PLAs and unionization rates According to Bruno and Manzo’s study, PLAs can help develop a steady pipeline of skilled labor through apprenticeships and workforce training. PLAs often require contractors to hire apprentices from certified training programs, ensuring that new workers gain hands-on experience under the supervision of professionals. These agreements help standardize skill development across the industry, union or non-union Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea emphasized PLAs’ commitment to such training. He pointed out that union-affiliated programs ensure hands-on training and skill development. “Unions have apprentices and built-in on-the-job training,” Drea said. “With a project labor agreement, contractors can be confident in the training workers receive because it comes from a joint contractor-union Bruno and Manzo also are seeking to highlight how PLAs benefit diversity in public contracting. They said that building projects with PLAs increases participation among minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses by creating an even playing field. Martin, though, disagrees with that view. “It does hit me as a female in the construction industry, I do have a commitment to a more diverse workforce and a more diverse industry here in Illinois,” she said. “The best way to uplift minority and women-owned businesses is by leveling the playing field and allowing all to compete and not reward with any type of political favor or one segment of the industry based on labor affiliation.” While many states have seen unionization rates in the construction industry plummet over the decades, Illinois has bucked that trend. Illinois and Hawaii trade the No. 1 and No. 2 spots for unionization in the construction sector, according to the Union Membership and Coverage Database, which uses U.S. Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics data and is maintained by a trio of economics professors at different universities in the American south. By contrast, some right-to-work states like Florida and Georgia have unionization rates below 2% for the construction sector, while South Carolina’s unionization rate is so low it’s effectively 0%, according to the UMC Database. Right-to-work laws bar employers from requiring workers to be union members to keep their jobs. As a result, unionization rates are lower in those states. Right-to-work laws have seen a resurgence in Republican-controlled states in the last decade or so after an initial wave of southern and rural states adopted such laws in the 1940s and ‘50s. But in 2022, Illinois voters approved a constitutional amendment that prohibits future General Assemblies and local governments from ever enacting such laws. About a decade before, lawmakers approved legislation mandating the use of PLAs in all state government construction projects when a state agency can demonstrate a PLA “advances the state’s interests” on metrics like costs, efficiency, quality, safety, or policy goals like boosting minority- and female-owned businesses. Before then, Democratic governors like Pat Quinn and Rod Blagojevich signed executive orders to the same effect. But when Gov. JB Pritzker was sworn into office in early 2019, he signed a more ceremonial executive order requiring state agencies to adhere to the 2011 Project Labor Agreements Act. More than 800 PLAs were inked during Pritzker’s According to the Illinois Capital Development Board, PLAs have been used in state public works projects since 1992, and their use expanded in 2003 Blagojevich issued his executive order on PLAs. Both Manzo and Bruno’s study and the Capital Development Board highlighted the broader history of PLAs, which have been used in federal construction since the 1930s, including with notable projects like the Kennedy Space Center. Use of PLAs was reinforced in 1997 by President Bill Clinton’s memorandum encouraging PLAs on large-scale projects, then expanded in 2009 when President Barack Obama signed an executive order allowing PLAs on federally funded projects. The next few years could be key in determining whether PLAs continue to expand — or diminish in the face of political and legal challenges. Bruno said that he and Manzo hope that anyone reading their report — but especially legislators — will come away with “a more confident, clearer, objective understanding of the policy.” “Maybe,” he added, “we’ve tamped down some of the abstraction for them.” Bridget Craig is a graduate student in journalism with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, and a fellow in its Medill Illinois News Bureau working in partnership with Capitol News Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. |
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Keys to start your business online Nos encanta procrastinar, no porque sea algo que naturalmente aspiramos sino porque inconscientemente así actuamos y mas cuando el camino no está trazado y no sabemos cual debería de ser nuestro primer paso. Empezar un negocio en línea es una decisión acertada en la mayoría de los casos y dependiendo del giro de negocio que se desea incursionar sin embargo al momento de querer dar el primer paso no se sabe por donde empezar, ni cuales son los riesgos y oportunidades a los que te enfrentaras. Como una receta de cocina te dejo un resumen de 10 puntos claves a considerar para lograr tu objetivo, vender en línea. An idea is worth nothing if it is not executed, “execution separates ideas from success”. Be passionate about your idea, starting an online business like any other business will have great challenges and a lot of uncertainty, be clear about why and what you are doing it for. What problem are you solving and how are you contributing to your environment. Do not get discouraged if there is already a similar idea, on the contrary, investigate who your competition is and what you can learn from them. There are different methodologies such as “Design Thinking” that can help you develop an innovative idea in a structured way integrating the needs of the end user. Design the experience of what you are selling and how you are going to differentiate yourself, experience is the #1 reason to rebra Identify your user and your customer. “My product can be used/consumed by everyone”. Everyone – NOT your user or your customer. Define in detail and specifically which segment you will be targeting and base your entire strategy on how you will interact with them. A common mistake is not having identified the difference between user and customer, separate who will be your end user and who will be paying for your services or products. There may be scenarios where the person who uses your product is not the same person who pays for it. How are you going to win over those customers vs. your competition? Connect emotionally with your customer, 90% of purchase decisions are based on emotions. Build different “User / Buyer Personas” that are archetypes of your customer and will help you understand much better what they think, act, do, motivations or problems they face, this way you will have a more specific vision of who you are targeting, than just defining the segment which remains in general. One of the main mistakes and why a business fails is due to incorrectly calculating the market size. It is important to consider this in the planning stage as it will help you understand the potential of your idea in the short, medium, and long term, and define objectives. It is recommended to calculate it from different angles and it is recommended to approach it conservatively considering the size of the universe, the available market, or the target market. Who are my most likely buyers? In summary, you have to define what your market niche is, identify sources of information, and finally structure and analyze the data. Continuously keep this measurement updated and continuously feed your analysis as time advances and the information you have or the project itself changes. Constantly question, are the objectives realistic? As for obtaining information, you can enhance your research with different free tools like similarweb.com, which helps you know how many people visit a website, or “Ubersuggest”, with which you can discover purchase intent and analyze keywords. Define a financial plan. An online business can be more costly than it seems. Some tips to consider in the economic evaluation are to view it as a long-term project and to align expectations with the management team or investors, if they already exist. Decisions regarding the development of your idea should not be limited to a short-term vision. The digital channel is different from the physical channel, therefore, commercial strategies must also be different and adapt to both the digital user and the reasons for consumption. When structuring the P&L, identify which costs are fixed and which are variables. It may sound obvious, but pay attention to this as you can find the answers to achieve the desired profitability. Who are your main stakeholders? You can’t do everything yourself. Define which processes you will manage, which ones you will outsource, and, consequently, what suppliers you will need for both services and supplies. Researching and considering different suppliers can be a tedious task, however, investing time in selecting the provider that works best for you will save you time dealing with an inefficient provider later on. Look for the best ones according to the quality and cost you define and your priorities. Having business partners is key to achieving expected growth and not getting tied up in a problem that distracts you from business development. If it makes sense with the service or product you offer, having an online store can be an excellent decision, as you will be reaching out directly to your final customer and opening a new sales channel, marketing and communication with your user which means more work however the information and data that your users themselves generate is very valuable. If you decide to sell in a marketplace already established it is also a successful decision by the traffic that already manages these however consider that they are the owners of the processes and the data and you as owner of the product you are the one taking more risks. Being present with a marketplace can be important depending on the industry but it should not be your only selling channel, don’t recharge your entire strategy into a single player. How does the digital consumer buy? At the time of designing the online store think about the equivalent when entering a physical store where there is music, it has a particular smell, things are comfortable so you can play, try, feel. In the same way your page has to be designed to make a whole experience visit it and that your user has to make the least number of decisions and is easy to understand, quick to navigate. Do not think about having the perfect page, it is a continuous development, trial and error. Continuously performs tests such as usability tests, card sorting, ethnographies, focus groups, heuritics and again “User/Buyer Person” to get information from the same users to define the structures, combinations and definitions that work best. Become what people care about. Invest in the development of digital material such as photos, descriptions and videos that will help you better communicate your product and mitigate doubts in order to increase sales conversion. Think about the traditional The digital world coexists with the physical world creating a single “world,” do not separate your strategy. If your business is digitally native, consider at a mature stage how you can integrate it with the physical world, as you connect so that processes flow and give a competitive advantage to your users. We live in an environment where there are less and less frictions between virtual and real reality, being aware of this and the expectations of your user. Although e-commerce will continue to grow steadily over the next few years in the same way, physical stores will not disappear, which will transform to build the customer experience. In your client’s mind A digital marketing strategy brings with it different benefits such as increasing time in a store, increasing the velocity of inventory rotation, more satisfied customers, increasing loyalty and consequently increasing sales. At the time of developing your online store or website, build a strategy of SEO vs SEM to achieve that “organic” search engines and consequently your users can find you without the level of investment being so high. Continuously measure key indicators such as your page traffic, posts, and bounce rate. Evaluate reviews and comments, as an overall industry figure only 10% of people who make a purchase leave a review. The most important thing is that you fulfill what you are promising and as your processes improve promise a better experience. Don’t chase your users looking for them to reach you by creating valuable content where they want to spend time. Valuable content can be useful information, education, inspiration, entertainment, utility (service) or an experience. Roles and responsabilities Develop the positions and define the responsibilities that each person on your team will be performing. You can integrate from the beginning an “Agile” philosophy that with its values, principles and methodologies will help you advance in an uncertain and volatile environment with the aim of delivering value in the shortest possible time. The demand for talent in digital commerce is high, pushing for a high turnover between jobs. Develop internal strategies to avoid rotation and talent leakage that will help you grow faster. Without talent you won’t be able to execute. Do not forget to consider controls to have cybersecurity processes, as the industry develops in the same way new threats arise with a high risk in the effects that they can cause on your brand, your business and your customers. The most popular attacks can be stolen card fraud, information theft, phishing, among others. Make sure your page is safe to browse and that your user’s privacy is not compromised.
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Novo Holdings invests in $200M Series A for Windward Bio launch to advance long-acting treatments for asthma and COPD Novo Holdings, a leading life science investor, announced on 10 January 2025 that it has invested in a $200M Series A launch financing for Windward Bio. Headquartered in Switzerland, Windward Bio is a clinical-stage drug development company committed to improving outcomes for people living with advanced immunological diseases with an initial focus on severe respiratory conditions. The oversubscribed Series A launch financing was co-led by OrbiMed, Novo Holdings and Blue Owl Healthcare Opportunities, and joined by SR One, Omega Funds, RTW Investments, Qiming Venture Partners, Quan Capital, and Pivotal bioVenture Partners. Windward Bio's lead candidate, WIN378, which has been in-licensed from Kelun-Biotech and Harbour BioMed, is a potential best-in-class, long-acting monoclonal antibody targeting the ligand of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) that has the potential to be dosed every six months. The Company is preparing to begin a Phase 2 trial investigating WIN378 in severe asthma, with initial clinical readouts expected in 2026. Additional clinical trials are planned in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), aiming to address unmet needs in approximately 5 million advanced, uncontrolled patients in the US, Europe, and Japan. In addition to WIN378, Windward Bio is building a discovery pipeline of long-acting bispecifics, harnessing validated targets and synergistic biology to achieve best-in-disease efficacy for immunology indications. The Series A financing supports the advancement of two undisclosed programs through Investigational New Drug (IND)–enabling studies. "Our mission in starting Windward Bio is to discover and develop novel therapeutics for people living with serious immunological conditions," said Luca Santarelli, MD, founder, CEO, and Chairman of Windward Bio. "Targeting the TSLP ligand is a highly validated approach in multiple immunological conditions, and WIN378 represents a significant advance in TSLP therapy by enhancing the benefits of this class with a dosing regimen of every six months, which can reduce the burden of treatment and improve outcomes for people living with severe asthma." Naveed Siddiqi, Senior Partner, Novo Holdings, said: "Addressing the unmet needs of patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma and COPD, particularly through innovative therapies that reduce the burden of care for both individuals and healthcare systems, represents a meaningful advancement in respiratory care. WIN378, with its best-in-class potential to provide effective treatment through a six-month dosing regimen, could transform how these challenging conditions are managed, offering both clinical and practical benefits. At Novo Holdings, we are committed to supporting innovative approaches that improve patient outcomes. We are excited to partner once again with the management team of Windward Bio, serial entrepreneurs with a proven track record of success." Led by CEO Luca Santarelli, Windward Bio's founding team comprises seasoned biopharmaceutical executives with significant expertise in advancing compounds from target identification through to commercialisation. Collectively, they have contributed to over 15 product launches, executed two Nasdaq IPOs, and completed two strategic exits. The Board of directors will initially include Luca Santarelli, MD (CEO); David Bonita, MD (OrbiMed); Naveed Siddiqi, MD (Novo Holdings); Tim Anderson (Blue Owl Healthcare Opportunities); Iqbal Mufti (SR One); and Otello Stampacchia, PhD (Omega Funds). Campbell Stewart, MD (Principal, Venture Investments, Novo Holdings), joins as Observer to the Board. For more information, read the original press release. For more news from the world of long-acting therapeutics, sign up to the CELT's LONGEVITY mailing list here for regular updates.
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The new snacking solution for a healthier weight, a healthier liver and a healthier you. Living with a compromised liver requires prioritizing your lifestyle to stay healthy and ward off worsening illness. Avoiding alcohol, reducing toxin exposure and supplementing with milk thistle are high on the list of selections to support liver wellness, but maintaining a healthy weight is just as important. Because losing excessive weight has been touted as a solution to nearly every modern ailment, its value to those with liver problems may be underestimated. Obesity or excessive weight (especially in the abdominal area) is one of the largest culprits of liver stress. Unfortunately, liver stress can cause and exacerbate liver injury. The Powerful Liver - processes everything we eat, drink, breathe and absorb. - manufactures many essential hormones, fats and proteins. - stores energy. - cleans the blood. - produces bile to aid digestion in breaking down fat. Because injury to the liver impacts all of these vital functions – and those who already have a compromised liver are most vulnerable – individuals with liver disease must minimize anything that puts additional stresses or burdens on the liver. Excessive Weight and the Liver People naturally vary in the amount of weight gain they can tolerate before it causes liver stress. In many cases, gaining or carrying excessive weight leads to becoming resistant to insulin and may lead to Type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance impacts the liver in several ways: - Once an individual’s threshold of weight gain and inactivity is exceeded, the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin to keep the levels of blood sugar and blood fat under control. - The liver helps to process and regulate the amount of sugar and fat in the blood; however, an overwhelmed liver stores excess fat in its own liver cells. - A liver that is already affected by a chronic condition may not be able to produce or deliver sufficient quantities of bile – the secretion that breaks down fat. Fat in the liver is a major stressor. Fat causes inflammation that can damage or destroy liver cells. If the cycle of fat initiating inflammation continues, it can lead to cirrhosis – permanent scarring of the liver. In and of itself, excessive fat in the liver is a problem impacting an estimated one-third of American adults – but excessive fat in someone already managing a compromised liver can be even more harmful. Keeping Trim for Liver Health There is no doubt that maintaining a healthy weight is ideal when managing liver disease, but there is no simple prescription to achieve that goal. Some might seek out fad diets to help shed excessive pounds; unfortunately, any results seen from a fad diet are temporary. Others are lucky enough to find lasting success with a commitment to physical activity. Although, equalizing the amount of calories going in with the amount of calories expended is the only lasting, winning strategy for weight control. This equalization boils down to two concepts that are hardly new: - Eat right. - Keep active. Eating right is easy for some, challenging for others. The basics include: - + consuming lean types of protein - + cutting down on simple carbohydrates - + opting for high fiber, complex carbohydrates - + eating plenty of fruits and vegetables - – avoiding fried, processed or fatty foods - – skipping sugary sweets - – minimizing mindless snacking A Snacking Solution Whether due to hunger, not having ample time to prepare healthy meals, or automatically defaulting to unhealthy comfort foods, many of us struggle with the basics of eating right. Even when these guidelines for meals are followed, being hungry between meals poses a major threat to keeping trim. Snacking, or eating between meals, seems to be one of the biggest obstacles to losing or maintaining weight. Eating right is much easier when you feel full and food cravings are reduced. Finding an ideal snack solution is crucial for those in-between meal cravings. Fat (especially around the abdomen) is an inflammation instigator. Thus, being overweight puts the liver in a precarious situation. Achieving a healthy weight is a crucial part of supporting the liver’s health, and eating right and keeping active are the best ways to keep trim. Since keeping up with a weight loss plan is not always easy, finding healthy and beneficial strategies to stay the course are welcome. https://healthplans.providence.org/fittogether/find-your-fit/physical-activity/find-your-healthy-weight/obesity-and-liver-damage/, Can obesity cause the same kind of liver damage as alcohol abuse?, Mark Thompson, MD, Retrieved January 24, 2015, Providence Health Plan, 2015. http://www.active.com/nutrition/articles/5-liver-health-tips-for-weight-loss-875431, 5 Liver Health Tips for Weight Loss, Vanessa Rodriguez, RHN, Retrieved January 18, 2015, Active Network, LLC, 2015. http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/hepatitis-c-living-well/protect-liver.aspx, 8 Steps to Protect Your Liver with Hepatitis C, Jennifer Warner, Retrieved January 18, 2015, Everyday Health Media, LLC, 2015. http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/Harvard_Health_Letter/2011/January/when-the-liver-gets-fatty, When the Liver Gets Fatty, Retrieved January 18, 2015, Harvard University 2015. http://www.lunabar.com/products/luna-bar/lemonzest#ingredients, Luna Bar: LemonZest, Retrieved January 25, 2015, Clif Bar & Company, 2015.
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A Unified View of Your Data: Exploring the Benefits of Data Integration As an IT decision-maker, you understand the importance of data integration for your organization. Combining data from various sources into a unified view allows you to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions. We will explore the benefits of data integration, methods to achieve it, and the challenges that come with it. What is Data Integration? Data integration refers to combining data from different sources and making it accessible through a unified view. It is crucial in resolving data silos and fragmentation issues that often plague organizations, causing inefficiencies and hindering growth. By integrating disparate data sources, businesses can gain better insights into their operations, automate processes, improve decision-making capabilities, and ultimately drive success. Data integration is crucial in resolving data silos and fragmentation issues that often plague organizations, causing inefficiencies and hindering growth. Achieving effective data integration requires careful planning and execution of various technical processes that seamlessly merge information across systems. Properly implemented integrations ensure secure real-time access to accurate information while enhancing collaboration among organizational stakeholders. Data Silos and Fragmentation Managing fragmented data sources can pose significant challenges for organizations. It often results in data silos, where different teams or departments have access only to their subset of information, hindering collaboration and productivity. The negative impact on productivity due to these silos is a common issue that businesses face daily. Furthermore, generating meaningful insights from disconnected data becomes increasingly difficult as the amount of available information grows. Without integration and an improved process for accessing all relevant data points, decision-makers may miss critical insights from otherwise valuable information sets. Addressing these issues requires carefully considering how best to integrate various sources of information into a unified view through the effective use of technology solutions. In doing so, IT decision-makers can more easily identify critical trends and patterns across disparate datasets while enabling greater collaboration, driving tremendous success overall. The Need for Data Integration In today’s fast-paced business environment, gaining access to real-time and accurate information is crucial. This increasing demand for instant data has led to the need for robust data integration solutions that can streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies. With this in mind, businesses are turning towards integrating their data sources into a unified view to ensure easy access to timely insights. Furthermore, as the importance of business intelligence and analytics grows, it becomes even more critical for organizations to have integrated data systems. Data silos result in fragmented information that cannot be used effectively without time-consuming manual processing or manipulation. Therefore, IT decision-makers can help unlock the full potential of their organization’s data resources by embracing integration technologies such as process automation tools and efficient data warehousing practices. Benefits of Data Integration Integrating data from various sources into a unified view can significantly improve the quality of your business data. By consolidating disparate sources and removing redundancies, you can ensure that your organization has accurate and up-to-date information to work with. As a result, it improves decision-making and enhances operational efficiency by reducing errors and redundancy. Data integration also provides better business insights by enabling cross-functional analysis of data. With all relevant data in one place, organizations can gain a complete picture of their operations and identify trends or anomalies that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. This holistic approach to analyzing business performance leads to more informed decisions, improved resource allocation, and increased profitability. Improved Data Quality Elimination of duplicate records is a critical step in achieving accurate data integration. Duplicate records can lead to confusion and errors, ultimately negatively impacting business decisions. By implementing automated processes that identify and merge duplicate records, data quality improves significantly. Consistent data formatting and naming conventions are essential for effectively integrating disparate sources into a single repository. Data with varying formats or inconsistent naming conventions can be challenging to integrate accurately, leading to data discrepancies that skew analysis results. Therefore, standardizing these aspects ensures smoother integration of the various datasets. Enhanced accuracy through data cleansing ensures optimal alignment with business objectives by correcting inconsistencies within the dataset. This process corrects inaccuracies caused by human error or outdated information while eliminating irrelevant or incomplete information from the dataset, resulting in more reliable insights for informed decision-making for your organization. Better Business Insights Companies need a comprehensive view of their customers, products, and operations to make informed business decisions. With data integration, businesses can create a 360-degree view that considers all the relevant information from various sources. It helps identify trends and patterns to make better-informed business decisions. In addition to improved insights, data integration provides real-time access to critical information for timely actions. Decisions can be made faster as the most up-to-date information is available instantly. By integrating data from different sources in real time, companies gain a competitive edge by making quicker and more accurate decisions based on current market conditions. Increased Efficiency and Productivity Automated data integration processes are revolutionizing manual labor by reducing the time and effort required to integrate disparate datasets. Data silos, once a nightmare for IT departments, can now be easily bridged with automated tools that provide seamless integration between different data sources. It leads to reduced errors and faster access to integrated data sources that provide real-time insights. Streamlined workflows across departments enable organizations to save costs while increasing productivity. Companies can reduce their reliance on human intervention in these processes by automating tasks such as data entry, extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL). Automation also reduces the risk of errors associated with manual input or processing of information, leading to improved accuracy and quality of output. The combination of automated data integration processes and streamlined workflows significantly reduces time-to-insight for users across all functions within an organization. With faster access to accurate insights from integrated datasets comes more informed decision-making, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and productivity throughout the enterprise. Methods of Data Integration Data integration is necessary for organizations to combine data from multiple sources into a unified view. One data integration method is through manual processes like copying and pasting or importing/exporting data. Although this method is low-cost, it can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Another approach to data integration involves using middleware technology, which automates the process of extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data between systems. This method reduces the risk of human error while increasing efficiency and accuracy in managing large volumes of disparate data sources. Cloud-based solutions also benefit organizations seeking scalable, cost-effective options for securely integrating their diverse datasets across various platforms. Manual Data Integration Manual data integration is a time-consuming and error-prone process that can hinder the growth of any organization. However, it remains necessary for many businesses that rely on multiple disconnected systems to store their information. Here are some challenges of manual data integration: - Increased risk of errors - Time-intensive and laborious - Unreliable and inconsistent results Fortunately, automating manual data integration can help businesses overcome these challenges while simultaneously unlocking several benefits, such as: - Improved accuracy and consistency - Reduced processing times - Enhanced productivity To streamline manual data integration processes, organizations should consider implementing tools such as: - Data mapping software - ETL (extract, transform, load) tools These solutions can significantly improve the speed and efficiency with which your team integrates various datasets. By automating this crucial aspect of business operations with modern technology solutions like those mentioned above, companies can achieve better outcomes in less time while freeing up their staff to focus on more strategic initiatives. Middleware Data Integration Middleware Data Integration is using middleware software to connect disparate systems and databases. This approach simplifies integrating data from various sources, enabling businesses to access a unified view of their data. In addition, middleware acts as an intermediary layer between applications, providing a standardized way for them to communicate with each other. Benefits of Middleware Data Integration include: - Improved efficiency and productivity through automation - Reduced errors and increased accuracy in data handling - Greater flexibility when it comes to adding or modifying integrations - Increased visibility into business processes Some popular examples of middleware solutions for enterprise-level integrations include MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, IBM WebSphere MQ, and Microsoft BizTalk Server. These tools provide robust API management, messaging services, and workflow automation features. By leveraging these robust middleware solutions, businesses can achieve seamless integration across their entire IT infrastructure. Cloud-Based Data Integration Cloud-based data integration offers numerous advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, cloud-based solutions facilitate scalability, flexibility, and collaboration among teams. However, on the other hand, security concerns surround using public cloud platforms in ETL operations. Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud-Based Solutions: - Scalability: Easily scale up or down based on business needs - Flexibility: Access from anywhere with an internet connection - Collaboration: Enable multiple team members to work together remotely - Security risks associated with public cloud platforms - Dependence on solid internet connectivity for access How Cloud-Based Options Facilitate Scalability, Flexibility, and Collaboration Amongst Teams: - Improved agility in resource allocation due to easy scaling up or down. - Enables remote working due to accessibility through a web interface. - Real-time updates allow teams distributed across locations/countries/geographies to contribute effectively. Security Concerns Surrounding the Use of Public Cloud Platforms in ETL Operations: - Data breaches can lead to the loss of critical information. - Privacy laws may not be universal; different geographies have varying requirements around data privacy, which can pose challenges when using public clouds. - Vulnerabilities posed by third-party contractors who maintain these systems. As IT decision-makers seek out more efficient ways of managing their warehouses’ data integration processes at scale while still maintaining high levels of security compliance alongside regulatory frameworks like GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), they must consider all available options carefully before making any decisions that could potentially compromise their businesses’ sensitive information. Challenges of Data Integration Data integration poses several challenges, especially when dealing with vast amounts of data from different sources and formats. One of the main obstacles is ensuring seamless connectivity between disparate systems, which requires a well-defined data mapping strategy to address discrepancies in terminologies and structures. Additionally, ensuring consistency across all integrated datasets can be challenging without proper governance and compliance measures. Another significant challenge in data integration is maintaining data security and privacy while transferring information across various systems. Enterprises must protect sensitive information throughout the process by establishing robust access controls and encryption methods. These challenges are critical considerations for IT decision-makers implementing data warehouse solutions to streamline their operations effectively. Data Security and Privacy Implementing role-based access controls, ensuring secure data transmission through encryption, and protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access are critical components of adequate data security and privacy measures. These strategies can help prevent breaches and safeguard your organization’s valuable information. Consider these tips when implementing data security measures: - Implement role-based access controls to limit who has access to sensitive information - Use encryption methods for all communication channels, including email and file transfers - Use multi-factor authentication for accessing critical systems - Regularly audit system logs for signs of suspicious activity - Conduct regular security training sessions with employees. Utilizing these tactics can enhance your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture while striving toward compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA. In addition, protecting confidential company information should be a top priority in any business strategy involving integrating multiple data sources into a unified view. Data Governance and Compliance Establishing a centralized governance framework is essential for effective data management. Such governance ensures that the organization’s policies, procedures, and standards are consistently applied across all departments. In addition, compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR or CCPA requires strict adherence to specific data collection, processing, storage, and sharing guidelines. Finally, enforcing data quality standards across the organization guarantees that your business uses accurate and reliable information to make critical decisions. Adopting an integrated approach to data management enables organizations to achieve synergy among different systems used for collecting customer information. This unified view of the company’s operations makes establishing a centralized governance framework more manageable while ensuring compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. In addition, consistently using high-quality data sets helps IT decision-makers leverage insights into their customers’ behavior trends and preferences while enhancing operational efficiencies in their daily activities. Data Mapping and Transformation Automated mapping processes can be implemented to achieve faster integration times and increase efficiency when integrating different data sources. These processes significantly reduce manual mapping efforts while ensuring accuracy and consistency in data translation between systems. Organizations can streamline their workflows and optimize resource allocation by automating this task. Transforming structured and unstructured data is essential for creating a unified information view across various systems. This process involves converting raw data into a standardized format that different platforms can access. A comprehensive view of an organization’s data enables decision-makers to make informed decisions based on real-time insights. Converting legacy system data formats to modern ones ensures seamless integration with modern technologies and eliminates the need for manual intervention when moving from one system to another. In addition, this approach enhances interoperability between disparate systems, making it easier for organizations to access critical information without disruption or delay. By implementing effective Data Mapping & Transformation strategies, IT decision-makers can unify multiple datasets into actionable insights that empower their business operations toward better decision-making outcomes. Data integration is a critical aspect of any modern business, enabling streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making processes. With data residing in various silos across an organization, integrating this data allows for creating a single source of truth that can be leveraged to generate valuable insights. As a result, it helps businesses make informed decisions and gain a competitive edge. In conclusion, investing in robust data integration solutions can help organizations achieve greater efficiency and productivity by enabling seamless access to all their essential information. Furthermore, by implementing these tools, businesses can enhance collaboration among teams while reducing errors caused by manual data handling. Ultimately, the benefits of data integration are numerous and worth considering for companies looking to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.
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In a country where motorsports still grapples for recognition, Anas Shaikh from Pune, Maharashtra has made significant strides in this sport at the age of 19 years. His journey into motorsports began four years ago, fueled by his love for adrenaline and competition. He recalls, “I was already involved in a lot of sports, but the thrill I experienced from motorsports was different, and I decided to pursue it as my full-time career.” Despite encountering early setbacks, including a hernia that necessitated surgery and a lengthy recovery period, Anas remained committed to his passion. After three months of bed rest, the champion returned to the track, inspired by his father’s unwavering encouragement and support. However, his mother remains apprehensive, believing that racing involves a high risk of injury. Yet, undeterred by doubts, he remains resolute in pursuing his passion. He began his preparations in full swing after his surgery. From grueling training regimens to learning the intricacies of the sport, he immersed himself in every aspect, seeking guidance from experienced teams like Aura Racing and DTS Racing during his training days. Just like every sportsperson, preparation is key for Anas as well. He diligently maintains his physical fitness under the guidance of his personal trainer, Rohit from Dubai, ensuring peak performance on the track. Mentally, he finds solace in morning runs and yoga, seeking harmony with nature to stay grounded amidst the intensity of competition. 'So whenever I am at the lows of my career, I visit the mountains and find peace in nature,' says the young man. With the right balance of physical and mental health, he has achieved significant feats at such a young age. He represented Team CRA Motorsports India in the Endurance Cup in Dubai in 2023. At just 16, he dove headfirst into the exhilarating realm of Formula LGB cars and intense racing events in Coimbatore. 'Despite my late start, I joined Team Ahura Racing and finished 4th in the race, missing the podium by just one position,' says the 19-year-old racer. Currently, he is burning rubber with Team DTS Racing in the JK Tyre (Novice Cup) National Championship. His upcoming adventure with Indian Warrior Racing Limited at the iconic Silverstone in the UK promises to be the pinnacle of his racing journey as he aims to conquer the revered GB4 Championship and bring glory to his homeland, being the youngest Indian driver on the grid for next year. In a country where motorsports still grapples for recognition, Anas sees himself as an ambassador for the sport. He believes that education and awareness are crucial in reshaping perceptions and elevating motorsports to mainstream status. He actively engages in seminars and discussions, advocating for greater recognition and support for aspiring racers. His ultimate goal is to represent India in Formula One someday and put Indian motorsports on the world map
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How To Care For Your Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grape Bonsai Tree About The Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grape Bonsai Tree This stunning Wine Grape Bonsai Tree is a living masterpiece and an endless source of delight. It has been skillfully cultivated, pruned and shaped over the years to produce a classic wine grape, which hangs in clusters from this vineyard treasure. The grapes are edible and delicious. The older this bonsai becomes, the more aged and magnificent it looks. For this reason, artisans will work for more than 10 years to cultivate and train these trees. It is a deciduous tree, so it will have some fall color and go dormant for the winter. It wakes up from its winter sleep in the spring, just like they do in the warm California vineyards. As far as the wine goes, Cabernet is the classic full-bodied red from France that gives hints of pepper and cedar flavors, along with loads of fruit. Like all deciduous trees, a wine grape cabernet bonsai should remain outdoors all year long. It must stay cool or cold during the winter (about 3 months), but should be protected from harsh freezes. In the late fall, protect your tree by burying your tree, or mulch over the pot in the ground. The tree should be protected from strong wind and sun (but not snow or rain) throughout the winter. If you must, it can be placed in an unheated garage or shed. Do not forget to water your tree in the winter! In the early spring, when the chance of freezing is gone, it can be placed back in its normal location. For the rest of the year, the tree should be outside with a few hours of sun (morning sun, with afternoon shade is best.) Never let the soil completely dry out. Whenever the soil seems dry, thoroughly water your tree until the water runs clear from the bottom. In the growing season, this can be daily. If you need help, a good moisture meter will guide you. If you ever need to take your cabernet bonsai tree inside, including into a garage for the winter, using a humidity tray is recommended. It will prevent the water from running on the floor, and can help keep the tree somewhat moist in the dry season. Since your cabernet grape bonsai is in a small pot, and not the ground, it needs nutrients. A slow release (pellet based) fertilizer is perfect for this, and can be added sparingly every 1-2 months during the growing season. If you plan on eating the fruit of this bonsai tree, use a food-safe fertilizer that you're comfortable with diluted to at least half the labeled strength. Pruning & Trimming Trim back the new growth to the farthest safe point that looks good to you — but never remove all of the new growth. A regular trim will help keep your cabernet grape bonsai tree short, while helping the trunk grow thicker. Repotting must be performed periodically on your bonsai, cabernet included, when its root system has filled the pot. If you can clearly see the roots coming out of the bottom of the pot, it’s time to repot your bonsai. Generally, this means every 2-3 years for a deciduous tree and every 4-5 years for an evergreen. Repotting should be done in mid-summer, when the tree is at it’s least fragile state. The grape bonsai tree, along with all of its soil, should be removed from the pot. From there, you can trim away no more than 1/3rd of the root mass (1/4th is preferred.) Then you can repot the tree in the same pot, or give it a newer / bigger pot to thrive in. After repotting, your cabernet bonsai should be thoroughly watered. Diseases, Insects & Other Pests Your cabernet bonsai can be treated for pests like a normal cabernet sauvignon plant. Just remember, your tree is miniature and will need a much smaller and more gentile dose of treatment. Would you like to SEE these instructions as a series of videos, instead of just reading them? If you want to demystify the art of bonsai so you can become a master of this relaxing hobby in just a few days, you need the right training. I’ve built a digital video course that mixes classroom style instructional videos with “over the shoulder” style training videos to make bonsai simple to understand, and easy to start. In this digital video course, you'll discover: - How to create a bonsai tree from scratch that will help you experience true inner-peace and calm. - How to keep your tree collection alive and well so you can enjoy their benefits for a lifetime. - How to shape your bonsai like a professional, allowing you to design it however you like. - What bonsai tools you really need and how to use them so you’ll never buy a tool that you don’t need again. - How to cultivate your own trees so you never have to buy another tree from a store again. - How to use all of this to create your own bonsai collection so you enjoy this relaxing hobby for the rest of your life.
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The Wimbledon Ballot Opt In period has now closed. As a result of this we are now no longer able to Opt In anyone else into the ballot. The ballot will be run in due course and all winners will be contacted shortly after this. To have been eligible for the LTA Volunteer Wimbledon Ballot a volunteer must be linked to a venue and be registered on the venues workforce with the following criteria up until the opt in deadline. - A qualifying Advantage Membership tier in order to be linked to the venue (Play+ membership is free when you are a member of the venue). - Any venue role from the list below and type of work listed as volunteer or the venue role listed as volunteer. - Administrator, Chair, Welfare Officer, Main Contact, Committee Member, Competition Organiser, Junior Contact, Match Secretary, Treasurer, Seniors Contact, Volunteer, Membership Secretary, Volunteer Coordinator.
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Highland Homes fabulous model in Castle Hills is located at at 2312 King Arthur Blvd. The floorplan is two stories and features four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a three-car garage. With a charming stone and muted brick exterior and front porch, this 3,973 square foot home, complete with game and media rooms, invites entertaining. Highland Homes was founded in 1985 with a commitment to providing outstanding design and customer service to buyers of their family homes. They are consistently ranked among the top 40 homebuilders in the country. Family-owned from the beginning, Highland has become one of the leading single-family homebuilders in the United States. Today, they build 2,000 homes a year in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio areas. Innovative use of space, numerous design touches and an unwavering commitment to satisfying the new home buyer are all part of Highland Homes' signature service. Homes from the $400s For more information, please call sales representative: Elizabeth Berglund at 972-899-2809 or email: [email protected]
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Renzo Romagnoli started his activity back in 1972 with the collaboration of his wife. Since the beginning he proved his attitude towards innovation with the conception and design of novel gift and game articles. Handcrafting is the company's primary requirement in wood and leather items production. Year after year Renzo Romagnoli consolidated its position in Italy and abroad gaining credibility and earning a significant share in the luxury gifts market. Renzo Romagnoli’s items are a refined, elegant and prestigious versions of traditional games, game sets with cards and chips, chessboards, bingo, backgammons case. They are easily recognisable by the accurate work, elegance and beauty. In 1993 the firm incorporated Signorini, the Italian "roulette factory since 1951," increasing and integrating its production line with a range of wooden roulettes, game tables for bridge, poker, roulette, black jack and multifunction. Today, Renzo Romagnoli’s items are appreciated and sold in most of the best-selling points of the world.
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Many people today are wondering how they can reduce their energy bills without having to use less energy. One of the best ways to do this is to use renewable energy sources, and the most suitable renewable energy source for homeowners by far is thermodynamic solar energy. Read on for some of the biggest benefits you can expect to gain after you switch to solar energy. 1. Save Money The biggest benefit of using thermodynamic solar energy is the money you’ll save on energy bills. Adding solar panels to your home can reduce your overall energy bills by up to 40%. When you install a thermodynamic solar panel, only 1 panel is required for a family of 6 people. 2. More Energy for Less Standard solar panels absorb energy from the sun on just one side, while Energie Solar Panel Systems absorb energy on both sides of the panel. Thanks to its efficient design, one Energie Solar Panel can provide a family of up to six with all their hot water needs. Similarly, the efficient design allows you to add Energie Solar Panels to any outside wall, roof or garden that receives sunlight during the day. 3. Increase Your Home’s Value Another great benefit of using solar panels to generate energy for your home is how it will increase the value of your home. Homes with solar panels are more attractive to potential buyers, and they’ll likely spend more money on a home that in part uses renewable energy sources than those that use traditional sources only. 4. Little or No Maintenance Unlike traditional solar panels, LVP Energie Solar Panel Systems require no annual maintenance to the actual panels. This is due to the lightweight yet robust design of the system, with each panel weighing only 8kg in comparison to standard solar panels which can way anything from 40-300kg. Additionally, Energie Solar Panel Systems require no connection to an auxiliary energy source like oil or gas to back up the system, unlike standard solar panels. There is one provided in most systems however, that can be used in case of emergencies. 5. Works in Harsh Weather Energie Solar Panel Systems will provide energy for your home even in the harshest of weather conditions. Energie Solar Panel Systems have been installed all over Ireland and have proven to be highly capable regardless of weather or cloud coverage. For more information on the products and services provided by LVP, fill in the form or call 01 8643838.
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Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Foxconn is delaying its plan to reduce iPhone plant production due to stricter COVID-19 restrictions. COVID is playing havoc with iPhone production and workers are getting tired of it, TMO Mangling Editor Jeff Guts joins Ken on this Halloween edition to talk about production bumps and reading iPhone availability in the months ahead. Plus – the guy who said new Macs next month now says next year instead. Workers at Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory are afraid and angry over strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed since last week. Foxconn imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions on its iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou province, requiring workers to eat in their dorms. According to reports from “Bloomberg” Apple is once again trying to return to work three days a week, after plans fell apart back in May. Apple has informed its corporate employees that wearing face mask is no longer mandatory in some locations. Chinese authorities asked iPhone maker Foxconn to implement a “closed loop” system for seven days to fight COVID-19. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Apple is delaying it’s stricter in-person work polices. Employees must be in-person two days a week. Apple’s director of machine learning, Ian Goodfellow, is leaving the company citing issues with in-person return-to-work policy. BMW is temporarily shipping several models without CarPlay. Affected vehicles will get the feature in an upcoming OTA update. MacBook producers Quanta experienced a riot at its Shanghai factory due to China’s strict COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. Just a day after announcing a new hiring promotion, Foxconn backs out due to new COVID-19 restrictions. Rumors are now circulating that the iPhone 14 may see delays. With COVID-19 lockdowns in China, some worry about the impact to Apple’s iPhone production. One analyst thinks Foxconn may be the answer. As China continues to experience a surge of COVID-19 infections, lockdowns are taking place in cities that affect Apple’s supply chain. As the spread of COVID-19 lessens, Apple is dropping mask mandates. Many corporate and retail employees won’t have to wear face coverings. It’s taken longer than it probably should have, but Apple’s latest iOS beta allows you to use Face ID with a mask. If you want to check for COVID-19 vaccination requirements, Apple Maps is a good start. The app partners with Yelp to display the details. As the world grapples with COVID-19’s omicron variant, CES 2022 shows tech giants and organizers don’t think it’s time to return to normal. Apple’s return to office hybrid model is to begin February 1, 2022. Employees will ease their way back, allowed four weeks of remote work. Even though Apple isn’t mandating the vaccine, the frequency of required COVID-19 testing could prompt more double-jabs than before. The highly anticipated FaceTime SharePlay feature is back in the first iOS 15.1 beta. That’s not all that Cupertino has added, though. With iOS 15, you can easily store COVID-19 vaccination records on your iPhone. Just scan the QR code, and the information is in Apple Health. Coinciding with the Biden administration’s “Get the Vaccine” push, unvaccinated Apple employees will face more frequent COVID-19 testing.
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As noted by tonymacx86 (via 9 to 5 Mac), iFixit's teardown of the new iMac released earlier this week reveals that the machine utilizes Intel's BD82Z68 platform controller. The inclusion is notable in part because the Z68 chipset is reportedly not set for public introduction until next week. Apple use of the Z68 chipset marks yet another exclusive for the company, which has occasionally been granted early access to forthcoming chip components ahead of public unveilings and competitors' offerings. The Z68 chipset is also notable because it supports SSD caching, a system that marries conventional hard drives to small solid-state drives (SSDs) to provide a seamless user experience with increased performance as the most frequently-accessed files are placed on the speedy SSD. Apple of course offers SSD options in its iMacs, either as a replacement for or in addition to the traditional hard drive included as standard. The iMac's SSD, however, is a full 256 GB drive rather than the much smaller-capacity drives envisioned for SSD caching. And while Apple doesn't seem to be supporting true SSD caching in the new iMacs, the company achieves a similar but less seamless effect by installing the operating system and applications on the SSD while leaving the traditional hard drive for media on systems configured with both types of drives. Intel is reportedly preparing to launch its own "Larsen Creek" line of SSDs with capacities around 20 GB and specifically designed to support seamless SSD caching when paired with a traditional hard drive and a compatible chipset such as the Z68. It is unclear if Apple will be looking to incorporate such systems in future hardware, but the company is clearly interested in pursing SSD technology for its performance benefits.
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‘Armchair Adventures’ is inspired by older peoples’ passions, interests and experience. Everyone’s experience has been clouded by coronavirus for months now and most people have missed out on a proper holiday this year. ‘Armchair Adventures’ is our attempt at helping people use their imaginations to escape and connect. Escape from the physical confines of the places where they live, but also from feelings of unwanted isolation. Connect by finding innovate ways to share their imaginations with others, particularly children, at a time when interacting with other generations is fraught. We have made the first few podcast episodes in collaboration with the wonderful Hearts and Minds group. They are a company of over 55s based in Tameside that meet up every week to create and perform original musical theatre for children (usually at Guide Bridge Theatre, now on Zoom!) During development sessions, the group discussed their experiences during this time. Pat talked about missing her dance classes and how her physical health has degraded since lockdown began. “I’ve got more aches and pains now I’m not doing nothing” Pat told us. Linda spoke about how she was missing her long walks in the countryside and the impact this was having on her mental health. Like Linda, many of the group have careering responsibilities, often with their own partners, and although they could personally ‘get-out-and-about’ more in the ‘real world’, they are scared to catch and pass on the virus to their loved ones. This is a terrible burden to bear, but one they do gladly. Lynda, “with a Y”, started work as a carer just 2 weeks before lockdown began, “it has been a godsend,” she said. “It’s given me a purpose”. Ronny (aged 86) talked about missing being “down the club” with the lads with a pint of “best” in his hand. “Having a laugh with your mates is very important,” he told us. Socialising with friends and family is the most profound thing missing from the lives of the older people involved in Armchair Adventures. “I just miss giving my family a hug,” said Rita. “We had to drop my nephews 30th birthday present on the drive and then walk away,” said Carla. “I was in tears waving at him from our car… he was stood there all grown up with his little family. We’ve never even met the baby.” I’m amazed at how strong the older people I talk to are. I’m amazed by their ability to laugh at themselves and the situation. I’m amazed by how they are able to make the best of it and concentrate on what they can do, not what they can’t. “We have virtual lunches with our granddaughter,” said Baz, “sometimes she offers me a fork full of her dinner… only a small one mind!” Baz laughs. Jean, Baz’s wife, has started drawing after 15 years of not putting pen to paper. Her latest masterpiece is a picture of her 3-year old granddaughter. “When I’m drawing her, I feel close to her,” Jean revealed. “It’s the next best thing to wrapping my arms around her”. We have helped the Hearts and Minds group use their experiences as inspiration for ‘Armchair Adventures’. We have also worked alongside them to create stories within those adventures, that help other people build resilience to these types of experiences. I think it is fair to say, that the group are building resilience too. As well as Hearts and Minds, we are also beginning to reach out to other groups of older people to collaborate with. In addition to this, as part of the launch of Armchair Adventures podcast series on the 12th November, we have produced an activity pack aimed at helping older people create and share their own Armchair Adventures. This is available to download from Made By Mortals website at a pay-what-you-want rate. We are currently fundraising for physical packs (which include a preloaded Mp3 player) to be distributed to digitally excluded older people. We are also working with partners, to ensure the packs and supporting audio can be translated into different languages and made as accessible as possible for people with access needs. Our main aim with this project is to combat loneliness and social isolation through creativity and imagination. As part of this, we are trying to build a community around the project and find ways to be as inclusive and accessible as we possibly can be. Let the #ArmchairAdventures begin…
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Safety surround side impact protection for head, lower back and hips; five-position adjustable head rest for head and neck protection in the event of a crash; fixed back rest; easy installation; superior comfort; available in a range of bold and fun fashions; great value Not ISOFIX compatible, car seat covered seat belt plug a little Suitable from 4 years to approximately 12 years (15kg – 36kg), the Graco Assure includes superior Safety Surround Side Impact Protection for head, lower back and hips and an adjustable five-position head rest to prevent injury to the head and neck in the case of a collision. The seat also provides superior comfort by way of padded armrest and luxury foam as well as retractable cup holders for ultimate convenience. For added peace of mind, Assure also has a fixed back rest and includes an intuitive seat belt guide to ensure correct installation. ISOFIX compatible? No Graco Assure car seat tested in: BMW – 1 Series SE, 5 door. This car seat provides all the comfort, support and safety features you would expect from a big brand, like Graco, but without being too bulky or heavy. Other seats that I’ve tried in this group do tend to have a very solid and cumbersome design, but this seat is more compact without compromising the safety features. It’s very easy to assemble (the elements all click into place) and install, with easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams. The seat is suitable from 4-12 years, with a five-position headrest. The backrest can be removed to be used as a booster seat when your child is ready, so it really is designed to grow with your child. The seat has SIP (Side Impact Protection) for the head, lower back and hips, and the head rest is designed to provide head and neck protection in the event of a collision. For comfort-factor, this seat really ticks all the boxes: the backrest reclines (if your child likes to snooze in the car), there’s padded armrests, and the seat itself is made from luxury foam. There’s also a seatbelt guide that holds the seat belt in place to ensure that your child is secure and comfortable. The Graco Assure seat cover can be removed and washed and all the other elements can be wiped with a damp cloth, so it’s easy to look after, too. How heavy is the Graco Assure? This seat is much lighter than other seats in this group, which makes it portable and a good option if you need to use it in other cars, or for child carers. Even though my son is able to use a booster seat on its own, from a safety perspective, I prefer to keep him in a seat which has SIP for as long as possible, so the Graco Assure is a great option for us. What did your child like best? My son particularly liked the built-in retractable cup holders on each side of the seat, which he uses to transport a drink and a toy! What to watch out for In my car, I found that the car seat covered the seatbelt plug a little, so it was awkward to find and secure. However, once it was plugged in, the lap and shoulder belt were secure and comfortable. Who is this car seat best for? This seat is ideal if you want a portable and lightweight car seat option that doesn’t compromise on the safety and comfort features. This seat provides comfort, security and is packed with safety features, without being too heavy or overly bulky. My only complaint is that the base is a little wide, which means that it can be awkward to find the seat belt plug. A great design from a big brand, with lots of comfort and safety benefits, with the added bonus of retractable cup holders. At £89.99, the Graco Assure provides good value for money (I have found that seats of this standard are usually over £100).
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Jonathan started in the usual way by asking me how I was and responded to my lacklustre “I’m okay”, with “that doesn’t sound very enthusiastic”. Which was a fair comment, but I decided not to elaborate on the poor state of my mental health in the last month; largely due to overworking, physical health issues and difficulties in my personal life. I thought it was better to focus on the art. He asked me what I was struggling with the most, and I shrugged the question off with “nothing really, I think I am on top of things”. One of the main benefits of over-working is that you can at least gain a sense of control and pride in one aspect of your life. But perhaps this started off the tutorial on the wrong foot - by not acknowledging any vulnerabilities or weaknesses, this perhaps put me in a rigid frame of mind where I wasn’t open to new suggestions, ideas or considerations. Most of the conversation centred around my identity research project, since this is my current focus and needs to be prioritised for the remainder of the course if I am to deliver all of the outputs which I have planned. I commented that I was perhaps being too focussed and rigid with my plan, but that I felt like I had done a lot of experimental exploration in the first year of the MA and now seemed like the right time to focus on a planned course of activity. That’s not to say I am entirely closed off to other creative activities but my desire to execute this project, as I have envisaged it (and deliver the outputs I have promised to my research participants), is tantamount. We discussed the oil portraits, which I am currently working on due to the drying time required for the different sections. I complained about the time, concentration and effort required to paint the straight vertical lines – and Jonathan asked why they had to be straight lines? My initial answer was that it was an aesthetic preference, I had done three test portraits and the one with the straight vertical lines and splatters overlayed looked most impactful. But then I recalled a reflection I had had, that combining the straight lines with the splatters could allude to the balancing act between the attempt to create structure, routine and plans in your life and that which you cannot control; the crazy, unpredictable chaos of life. I also like how the paintings look alongside each other as the bands of vertical lines have an optical-illusion effect, creating a sense of instability and motion, which is simultaneously compelling and unnerving. He asked about the flags and I said that I hadn’t started work on them yet as the oil portraits needed adequate time to dry, but that I would get to it. I emphasised that the flags were quite experimental and I wasn’t sure if they would work, since there has been some resistance from my participants to the concept of an individual flag to represent their identity – but that I might learn something from the exploration and the conversations it provokes. We discussed the display of the portraits, the flags and the quotes from the interviews – I admitted that I hadn’t really thought through how they would be presented in a physical space but that I needed to and will put some consideration into that once all the content is created and I can envisage it better. We also discussed my idea for a book, to document the project outputs – Jonathan asked whether I was intending it to be a large print run for mass-dissemination or more of a limited edition, one-off piece of “book art”. I laughed, “I’m a propagandist – of course I’m going for mass-dissemination”. I want the book to act as a supplementary resource to provide additional context to the project outputs, but I emphasised that the book was not the “end game” – the portraits and flags are the end game. Jonathan was very intrigued by my potato painting – or “potainting” as I now call it. I explained that it was a playful response to the troll comment “How’s the potato Painting going? Have you considered gainful employment?” and was mainly providing me with a creative activity to relieve the concentration required for my work on the research project. Jonathan stated that this was important and would help me with enduring the tedium of painting the straight lines. I explained that the potato painting was a development on my previous abstract painting, but inspired by the troll comment, I was exploring the different marks which could be created with a wedge of potato instead of a conventional brush. I added that “potato painting” is actually a misnomer because primary school children are actually printing with potatoes not painting. I felt like the first ones I made weren’t great, but that I have been steadily improving in my skill and ability to achieve interesting marks and effects. I highlighted my most recent “potaintings” which had gone down really well with my Facebook followers – with one receiving 60 comments. I reflected that I had taken this negative engagement ie. the troll’s comment which aimed to mock and silence me, and channelled it firstly, into beautiful pieces of creative work and secondly, into positive engagement on my social media – the very definition of empowerment. I related this back to my focus on oppression and abuse of power in my research paper and other creative work. Jonathan asked me why I always used a sweet potato, and I said it was because it was firmer than a baking potato, so I had assumed it would be more effective – he said that he suspected my exploration was now going to go into painting with different varieties of potato. We didn’t discuss the “Hate Dress” much, since we already talked about that at length in the drop-in tutorial a few weeks ago. But I updated him on my plans for the video which I am creating for the UAL fashion video awards – specifically the “Activism in a fashion context” category – which it seems to fit perfectly. The video will also be valuable documentation and will potentially be presented at other events, irrespective of the UAL award competition. We spoke briefly about my research paper, and Jonathan highlighted a quote from one of the books which I had typed up on my blog; ‘The solidarity of a group provides the strongest protection against terror and despair, and the strongest antidote to traumatic experience. Trauma isolates; the group re-creates a sense of belonging. Trauma shames and stigmatises; the group bears witness and affirms.’ (page 313) I said that there was a lot in that book which resonated with me and I mentioned to him about my work with the Young European Movement on their campaign against gender-based violence, since I organised a collaboration with the Starving Artists Studio on a group exhibition. I commented that this activity had made me reflect on the importance of the solidarity of the group in empowering individuals to speak out about personal experiences of trauma and abuse. Jonathan got distracted for a while wandering around the VR exhibition and noticed the inclusion of an artwork by one of the students from last year’s MA Fine Art digital cohort. My artwork in this exhibition was my “Hate Dress” which is a response to online misogyny and cyber-violence against women, but Jonathan’s comments and emphasis on the quote made me reflect afterwards on why I have never made any work about my experiences of sexual assault. I think I am still wrestling with that trauma, and the associated shame and the stigma – but maybe I should use this opportunity of having group protection to explore and heal from these experiences. We discussed how my art practice might develop after the course has finished and whether I can take the “Hate Dress” concept which is a very personal artwork, and adapt it for a community / group workshop activity. He suggested creating a partchwork quilt of collective words, and I reminded him that I had already done that as a workshop with my art collective in Bologna. But I would like to develop on that and do more activities with my art collective, Dare to Care who focus on mental health. However, I acknowledged the lack of opportunities / funding there seemed to be available for us to collaborate. I reflected that one of the strengths of the collective was our pan-European nature, but that it was also a weakness in the difficulty it presented in coming together and the travel costs involved. We’ve spent a lot of time working on many funding applications together which have been rejected and the group has lost its momentum. On a positive note, two members of the collective are participating in my portrait research project; Ania and Kristyna – which is a nice way to stay connected to them.
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Knowing that I had two spare cushions in my attic with very tatty covers, I bought some extra pink-glitter-princess-ballerina fabric so I could make some cushion covers to match the "Middle class trauma" wall-hanging. I found some glitter coated felt on Amazon in pink shades to match the fabric and followed the usual process of laborious measuring and drawing out the lettering in pencil on paper, before cutting the letters out of the fabric. I came up with the words "Who took away your sparkle?" to match the ambigulously tragic melodrama of the wall-hanging. I decided to arrange the lettering around the ballerinas to optimise the fabric's pattern. I was worried the sewing machine wouldn't like the texture of the glitter felt but it managed it fine. I did most of the sewing quite late at night, when I was quite tired but since I am familliar with the process, having made several similar textiles pieces, I was able to put my brain in auto-pilot and do the work methodically without making any glaringly visible errors. I realised that I had made the cushion cover too wide, as it was quite loose. I also decided that, like the wall-hanging, the cushion cover needed some buttons to add texture and visual interest to the large blank spaces on the fabric design. It would have made more sense to sew the buttons on earlier in the design process, but anyway, I managed. I sewed the seam in another 2cm either side and it still seems a little bit loose, but it will do. I'm otherwise happy with how this turned out. I need to come up with an equally ridiculous phrase for the second cushion next.
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Building a new plant is a highly complex task. With us by your side, you will successfully reach your goal. In the dynamic and complex environment of international plant construction, we maintain an overview for you. Our project managers ensure that your project runs smoothly. Combining high quality and customer satisfaction with technology, finances and deadlines in the best possible way is important to us. Maerz Ofenbau AG's project managers are by your side, as competent contacts from the kick-off meeting to final acceptance, in all questions and tasks, to ensure the success of your project together with you.
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For all of you men living in campus hostels who thought that your girlfriends know you best, please stop kidding yourself. Your girlfriend only knows the little mundane stuff which when you sum them all up, only equals to an insignificant portion of who you really are. The things you let them know, like the songs you are hot for, even if it is Fundamentoooz. But the person who really knows the person you are is your roommate. You can never hide anything from that person. Your roommate knows the last time you bought a new pair of underwear, or whether you even wear any at all. He knows your preference, briefs or boxers. He knows the last person you speak to before you sleep, and even though your girlfriend Cathy thinks it’s her, you know for sure its Philgona. You cannot fool him however much you try, and it’s a fallacy to imagine that he doesn’t know you cloak yourself behind the scriptures when who your truly are comes out alive at Molly’s dance-floor. That is why gentlemen, we should never allow our girlfriends to be our roommates. Why? Because every relationship needs a lie. If you do not know how to lie, you will not have a blissful marriage. What drove the point about roommates hit me on Wednesday. I stay alone in a single room, one of the few good things that come with winning campus elections. But then it gets rather lonely sometimes and on days like Wednesday when boredom rears its head on a cold morning, I have breakfast with my boys next door- Kariuki and Matt. Somewhere between the almost sugarless black coffee and the two mandazis, Kariuki points out a fact about his roommate Matt that sends all of us sprawling on the floor aching from mirth. He says that he has been watching Matt keenly and has noticed a very strange thing. That Matt never has morning wood ever. Apparently the true mark and definition of a man, is waking up with a hard on. According to Kariuki, Matt needs to get checked. Don’t laugh; what is funny is not Matt’s alleged erectile dysfunction, but the fact that his roommate noticed it first. I wish I had peanuts. I am still stalled at the point where he has noticed his roommate’s erection patterns. I can bet you my next semester HELB loan that Matt’s girlfriend has not mastered how often his blood flows south, and at what points of the day. It is not gay for a roommate to notice stuff like this by the way- such mastery of your roommate’s blood flow comes with cohabitation of 6 months. It would take your girlfriend five years to notice such. In the meantime, I shall continue to stay alone and wait for the five years for my significant other to realize what times of the day it comes up.
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The Middletown Raiders Boys Basketball team has long been a cornerstone of excellence, preparation, and resilience in their community. For years, they’ve embodied the values that align perfectly with Major Prep’s mission: preparation before prosperity, grit through challenges, and a relentless pursuit of greatness. The Raiders have been a proud part of the Major Prep family, but 2025 marks a special chapter in this journey. This year, the Raiders will become the first team in program history to wear Major Prep Apparel at the inaugural Penn State Harrisburg MLK High School Showcase. This milestone event, held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of leadership and perseverance, represents more than just a game—it’s a celebration of unity, teamwork, and preparation for the challenges that lie ahead. A Special Partnership with Penn State Harrisburg The event is made even more meaningful through Major Prep’s partnership with Penn State Harrisburg (PSH), where Major Prep’s founder, Bryan Majors, earned his Master’s in Public Administration. Special thanks go to Rahsaan Carlton and the team at PSH for making this collaboration possible, marking the first time Major Prep has partnered with the university for an apparel initiative. This partnership bridges Bryan Majors’ educational roots with his brand’s mission, creating a full-circle moment of giving back to the next generation of leaders and athletes. The Power of Major Prep Apparel For the Middletown Raiders, wearing Major Prep gear goes beyond aesthetics. Every thread of their travel gear and warm-ups is woven with the values of grit, unity, and resilience. The apparel symbolizes more than a brand; it’s a movement, a commitment to outworking the competition, lifting up your teammates, and standing tall in the face of adversity. For the Raiders, it’s a reminder that they are prepared for every challenge, on and off the court. Coach Bradford and his exceptional coaching staff have cultivated a culture of excellence, leading their team to yet another championship. Their dedication to building character, discipline, and a winning mindset reflects the true essence of Major Prep. The Raiders don’t just play the game; they embody the game’s core values, making them a perfect representation of what Major Prep stands for. A Bright Future for Middletown Raiders and Major Prep As the Middletown Raiders take the court at the Penn State Harrisburg MLK Showcase, they’ll do so with pride—not just for their school, but for the preparation and unity that Major Prep represents. This moment marks a new chapter in the program’s storied legacy and a powerful example of how preparation and grit pave the way to prosperity. Congratulations to the Middletown Raiders Boys Basketball program on another championship and for being trailblazers in this historic partnership. With Major Prep by their side, the Raiders are more than ready to rise to new heights and inspire their community, proving once again that preparation is the foundation of greatness. #MajorImpact #PreparationBeforeProsperity #MiddletownRaiders #MLKShowcase2025
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Manatt Secures Trial Victory On Behalf Of Sports USA Jury rules in favor of Sports USA in breach of contract suit, awarding more than $2M Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a leading professional services firm providing integrated legal and consulting services, secured a significant trial victory on behalf of Sports USA, the nation’s largest independent syndicator of live play-by-play on radio. Manatt’s Robert Platt, a senior litigation partner, represented Sports USA in the Los Angeles Superior Court, where a jury ruled unanimously in favor of Sports USA in its multiyear breach of contract litigation against Sun Broadcasting Group. The jury awarded Sports USA damages in excess of $2 million – the full amount requested – as compensation for Sun’s breach of its advertising representation agreement with Sports USA. “Sports USA is absolutely thrilled with today’s outcome,” said Platt. “Despite numerous, non-meritorious countersuits and claims, our client would not be deterred in seeking the recovery of amounts that it was rightfully owed. After fighting tirelessly on behalf of Sports USA for two years, we are happy that the jury arrived at this just conclusion.” Larry Kahn, the CEO of Sports USA, reacted after the jury verdict, “Jason Bailey, the CEO of Sun, thought he could breach the contract by filing claims against us which had no factual or legal basis, but under no circumstance would we back down and drop our valid claims.” Kahn added that “The jury’s decision completely affirms what we have said since day one, that Sun breached the agreement and had no valid justification for doing so.” In September 2015, Sports USA and Sun signed an advertising representation agreement under which Sun agreed to serve as Sports USA’s exclusive sales representative for the 2016 and 2017 college football seasons. In January 2017, when Sun could not fulfill its financial obligations to Sports USA under the contract, Sun attempted to terminate the agreement. On behalf of Sports USA, Manatt filed suit against Sun for breaching the agreement. In response, Sun filed suit against Sports USA, making a number of claims, including that it was fraudulently induced into signing the agreement. In addition to the jury’s significant award of more than $2 million to Sports USA, it also unanimously rejected each of Sun’s claims against Sports USA.
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Founded in 1918, The Cleveland Orchestra is recognized as one of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world. It has been thriving under the leadership of director Franz Welser-Möst since 2002 and has been strengthened by Mandel Foundation support for over three decades, culminating in a historic $50 million gift in 2021 – the largest ever for both organizations. Through this grant, dedicated endowment funds were established to expand the Orchestra’s programs and partnerships, bolster its financial position, and establish the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival. It will also enable the Orchestra to expand access to digital programming and content through online streaming. In recognition of the Mandel Foundation’s longtime commitment to Cleveland and the humanities, the Cleveland Orchestra rededicated its main performance space, naming it the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center.
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Our San Diego LSAT instructor had earned his B.S in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego and is on his way to graduate the University of San Diego School Law Program to earn his JD. With a top score on the LSAT, he finds that although each student is unique, they all share the ability to wire their brain to improve scores. He continues to tutor while in law school to help fellow prospective lawyers achieve their dreams. "I just wanted to give you my first feedback about working with Tom for the admission to law school. I have submitted my application now for Harvard. Without Tom I would have never been able to achieve this within such a short period of time. He was very helpful, responded quickly to my questions and definitely helped me in getting the max out of my candidacy. Great experience." To register and make payments for our Admissions Consultation Services, please visit our Admissions Consulting Page. For more information, please email us at [email protected]. Our highly effective LSAT Instructors have the expertise to help you achieve a top score on your exam! "I highly recommend Tasha as LSAT Prep instructor to future LSAT takers as she has a true understanding of the LSAT, able to answer and address all questions swiftly (even from materials which she did not prepare for). Tasha is also flexible with our appointments, something I really appreciated as working in a law firm made it near impossible to keep a regular schedule." -Chanond S. (5 out of 5 on Google Review) Save $100 on the $1199 LSAT Online Long Course if you sign up 2 weeks before the course start date! Save more with friends. Free LSAT Instructor & Admissions Consultation!
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Every word from Ruben's presser Ruben Amorim felt there were marginal improvements from his side against Crystal Palace, but admitted those small increments count for nothing in the midst of defeat. United were condemned to a 2-0 defeat courtesy of a second-half brace from in-form Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, despite the Reds having much of the possession and chances to net themselves - particularly early on in both halves. But we faced an uphill task from 64 minutes onwards, when Mateta netted the visitors' first and set them on the way to victory. Amorim faced the media in the aftermath of the defeat, addressing questions around our performance, the plight of Lisandro Martinez, transfer rumours and more. Every word from the boss in his post-match press conference is available to read below... That felt like a damaging day, both the defeat and Lisandro Martinez’s injury... "Yes, hard day for the team, for the fans, we lose again. We improve in some areas of the game, we controlled better the game, we had more possession, we had situations, but, in the end, we suffered two goals that we can avoid. And Licha is really important for us, not just as a football player but the character that he has, especially in the hard moments. So now it’s time for us to help Licha like he is doing for so long." How severe does it look? "I think it’s a bad situation. Let’s wait to assess things with the doctor, but I think it’s a serious situation." Ruben, the team haven’t scored in nine games this season, still minus goal difference, two strikers are on the bench today. Do you feel let down by the hierarchy here that they’ve not brought in a goalscorer yet? "No, no. But things are not like that. Today, we choose to play with Kobbie [Mainoo] to use the characteristics of Kobbie. It’s not nothing against Rasmus or Josh. And, sometimes, the team scores goals by creating situations, to use the right characteristics. It doesn’t mean if you play with two strikers you are going to score more goals. So I think it’s a problem for the team and we have spoken about that all the time. We need to improve our performance in every aspect of the game, especially scoring goals. Ruben, that’s another home defeat. Every time you come in here, you have to come in here and explain it and I guess we go away and think it will improve. But it doesn’t seem to improve. Why not? "I think the performance improve, not a lot, but I think we play better than the other games. Even against Southampton, I think we play better today. But of course, when you continue to lose, especially at home, you have that feeling that it means nothing, the small improvement of the team. So let's go again and see the next game." Ruben, how much do you need some help on deadline day, how much do you need to get someone through the door to help you offensively in this window before the window closes? "We are trying everything to improve the team without doing mistakes of the past, and trying to balance the urgency of the moment, so we know all the aspect of our club in the moment, but we are trying everything." Does Marcus Rashford going out help you in that respect? "We will see, there is one more day, let’s wait until the window is closed." Ruben, you’ve been very clear on the Marcus situation, about your standards and what you expect. But if he goes to Aston Villa and scores a lot of goals at a time when this United team can’t score goals, is there not a real danger that that looks quite humiliating for the football club and a problem for you? Embarrassing for the club. "It’s not embarrassing. When you loan a player, and I don’t know, I think it’s not official, when you loan a player, you expect him to play and to improve, so it’s nothing humiliating there. I understand the question but I\m just focused on my players, that’s all. So when the window closes, I will be really focused on just our team and to improve our team." Amorim fears Licha injury is serious ArticleThe head coach is concerned after Martinez is taken off on a stretcher against Palace. Hi, Ruben. I appreciate everything you’ve said about the forward line and trying to bring someone in, but I think it’s only four teams that have scored fewer goals than Manchester United in the Premier League this season. Can you really afford not to bring anyone in by the deadline? Because if you don’t get anybody in, there’s no evidence here to suggest that the goals are going to come from anywhere. "Yeah, we have to improve as a team to score goals, and we are trying the best to improve the team. This market is really hard on the clubs, to make some deals here, it’s hard. Then you have this urgency, sometimes when you are in this moment, you make some mistakes, we are trying everything. We want so bad to improve, I want so bad to improve the team, I know what the team needs, but sometimes it’s possible or not, but we are trying everything." Hi, Ruben. There are reports about Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich. Would he be someone that could improve the team? "Like I said, when the window has closed, we will see the players, I am focused to improve the team as a group. We need to win more games, we will try to do that, this season is like that. We need to win, small improvements, try to win points, give winning momentum, then we have setbacks and then we go again. But I think it’s clear that we need to improve."
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Many Many s’associe au lancement de Forbes Luxembourg - 16 June 2024 - Many Many News Le 28 mars dernier se déroulait au Luxembourg la soirée de lancement du magazine Forbes Luxembourg. En couverture de ce premier numéro,... Read More Nestled in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg offers a unique blend of charm and opportunity for property owners and investors alike. As you discover the realm of property management services in this vibrant city, you’ll uncover a wealth of resources designed to simplify your journey. Imagine the ease of having dedicated professionals handle everything from tenant relations to maintenance, allowing you to focus on what truly matters. In a world where accessibility is key, these services cater to a diverse range of properties, ensuring they meet the needs of both local residents and expatriates. With strategic partnerships in place for seamless operations, the property management scene in Luxembourg is not just about managing spaces; it’s about creating communities. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a first-time landlord, understanding these services can transform your experience and open doors to new possibilities. Property management services in Luxembourg simplify your life as a property owner or investor. From handling tenant relations to managing maintenance, these services take the load off your shoulders so you can focus on what truly matters to you. Imagine not worrying about late-night calls from tenants about a leaky tap or spending weekends searching for quality service technicians. With these services, you access expert help to keep your properties in tip-top shape. You gain peace of mind knowing there’s a team behind the scenes ensuring everyone’s happy. Diverse properties flourish under these services. Whether you’re catering to local residents or expats, the right property management means you’re fostering a community. Need a touch-up or a deep clean? Partnering with local service providers keeps things smooth, saving you time and hassle. Understanding the ins and outs of property management can enhance your experience, whether you’re a seasoned investor or just dipping your toes into the market. You’ll find that letting someone else manage the nitty-gritty can really make life easier. Property management services in Luxembourg come packed with features that keep life easy for you as a property owner. From handling tenant issues to keeping your property in tip-top shape, they’ve got your back! Tenant screening? It’s like finding a new roommate—without the risk of awkward dinner conversations. Property management services thoroughly vet potential tenants. They check background info, rental histories, and even credit scores to ensure your new tenants pay on time and treat your property with respect. Want to keep your property sparkling? Property management services handle maintenance like pros. From leaky faucets to emergency repairs, their teams are ready to jump on issues. You kick back while they find the best local specialists to fix things right, keeping both you and your tenants happy. Property management services offer several significant advantages that make your life easier. Let’s jump into the perks. Managing a property can feel like juggling flaming swords—chaotic and risky. With property management services, you hand off those stress-inducing tenant calls and late-night emergencies to the pros. Imagine not having to scramble for a plumber at midnight or chase after rent payments; instead, you get to chill while they handle the nitty-gritty for you. Less time worrying means more time enjoying life. Exploring property management without expert guidance can be like wandering through a maze. You’re not just looking for tenants; you also want to ensure you attract quality ones. Property management services know the local market inside and out, so they can help you set competitive rent rates that won’t scare off good tenants. They bring their insights to the table, ensuring your property shines above the rest, leading to quicker leases and happier tenants. Selecting the right property management company can feel like dating—find your perfect match or risk a headache. Focus on finding a company with a good reputation, strong communication skills, and expertise in your specific property type. Don’t settle for less than a partner who truly understands your needs and goals. Prioritize experience and local knowledge. A management company familiar with Luxembourg’s unique housing market can offer better insights and solutions. Check reviews, ask for references, and ensure they’ve dealt with properties like yours. Look for providers offering comprehensive services, from tenant screenings to maintenance support, so you cover all your bases. Ask potential managers about their tenant screening process—how do they ensure your future tenants are reliable? Inquire how they handle repairs and maintenance emergencies; you want a team that jumps into action, not one sending you to voicemail. Finally, clarify their communication style, so you know how and when you’ll get updates on your property. Investing in property management services in Luxembourg can transform your experience as a property owner. With a dedicated team handling tenant relations and maintenance, you can focus on what truly matters to you. The right management company not only streamlines operations but also enhances tenant satisfaction, ensuring your properties remain in excellent condition. By choosing a reputable service, you gain access to local market expertise and effective tenant screening processes. This approach leads to quicker leases and happier tenants. Remember to assess potential companies carefully to find the perfect match for your needs. Embrace the advantages of professional property management and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with it. Property management services in Luxembourg handle the management of rental properties. Their responsibilities include tenant relations, maintenance, and ensuring properties are well-maintained. These services aim to simplify the lives of property owners by managing day-to-day operations, ultimately allowing owners to focus on other priorities. Property management services offer numerous benefits, including saving time and reducing stress for property owners. They take care of tenant communications, manage emergencies, and ensure the property is well-maintained. This allows owners to enjoy their lives without the hassle of constant property management tasks. When choosing a property management company, consider their reputation, communication skills, and specialized expertise. Look for a firm with experience in the Luxembourg housing market and positive reviews. It’s also essential to inquire about their tenant screening process and maintenance handling to ensure they align with your needs. Tenant screening involves evaluating potential tenants through background checks, rental histories, and credit scores. This rigorous process helps ensure the reliability and trustworthiness of tenants. By utilizing these screening methods, property management services aim to attract quality tenants and maintain a high level of tenant satisfaction. Property management services oversee all aspects of property maintenance, from routine repairs to handling emergencies. They coordinate with service technicians to ensure timely responses and quality work. This comprehensive approach keeps properties in excellent condition while providing peace of mind to both owners and tenants. Yes, property management services cater to a diverse range of properties, including those used by expatriates. These services help foreign property owners navigate the local market and tenant relations, making it easier for them to manage their investments while providing support to their tenants. Hiring a property management company can save property owners significant time and stress by allowing professionals to handle tenant calls and emergencies. Their expertise and local knowledge can help set competitive rent rates and attract reliable tenants, leading to quicker leases and enhanced overall satisfaction for everyone involved.
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When it comes to dinosaurs, the Indominus Rex is the most fearsome, and she will not be trifled with! While re-creating their favourite sequences from the Jurassic World films or developing amazing adventures of their own, children may assist this fantastic dino in fending off an assault with the Imaginext Thrashing Indominus Rex toy. With this dinosaur duet, children may go on fantastic journeys. Attach the raptors' feet to the Indominus Rex's back using a piece of rope. Move the Indominus Rex's tail up and down to see her wring her neck and thrash her teeth. Take a deep breath and shake it off! The raptor is thrown to the ground by the ferocious Indominus Rex! With this Imaginext Indominus Rex dinosaur set, children can reenact thrilling Jurassic World adventures in their own backyard. Take a look at the other Jurassic World Action figures and toys that have roared into our store, here at Maqio. Ages: | NULL | Size: | 19.0 x 36.6 x 30.6 cm | MPN: | GMR16 | Batteries: | N/A | Weight: | 1300 g | EAN: | 887961860511 | We ship only within the UK and Northern Ireland. Please note that we do not ship to Europe & other international destinations. When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page. Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound. You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item. Thanks for subscribing! This email has been registered!
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My father was a good portrait painter. He trained in the Euston Road style, that was because he went to Camberwell School of Art just after the Second World War when Lawrence Gowing and Victor Passmore were still teaching there. My father taught me the old tricks of the trade, red ochre undercoat, measurement from the perpendicular, dark to light background set off against light to dark light on the face, and so on. Once you learn these rules the fun comes in breaking them, like all sports painting portraits is really about cheating with flair. There is no such thing as a perfect likeness and that includes Holbein's and Ingre's drawn portraits. Every time you look at a portrait the first thing to say to yourself is 'this is not a face'. I painted and paint the people closest to me as an ongoing test. I go back to painting myself and those in my family as a sort of yardstick for Emapthy. If, as Camus always insisted, Mersault's story in l’Étranger is 'that of a man put to death because he could not cry at his mother's funeral', then maybe all artists should be put to death if they cannot paint their own parents with feeling. Whistler and Rembrandt were, in terms of temperament and technique, chalk and cheese. Both men painted their mothers with love and made them immortal.
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The first hormone-free male contraceptive pill could be a reality in the next five to 10 years thanks to Australian scientists. Researchers at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences are currently developing a hormone-free pill that would work by blocking the transportation of sperm during ejaculation. “We are moving closer to developing a convenient, safe and effective, non-hormonal oral male contraceptive that can be readily reversed,” Dr Ventura told AAP. “We aim to do this by developing a combination of two drugs that simultaneously block sperm transport rather than disrupt sperm development or maturation.” The researchers say the drug would bypass side effects often caused by interfering with male hormones, such as irreversible fertility effects and birth defects in future offspring. It would also have no impact on libido and sexual activity. According to The Courier Mail, previous efforts to create a male contraceptive pill has been focussed on hormonal targets or mechanisms that produce sperm incapable of fertilisation.
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Frank "Pepe" S. Donato, age 88 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Sunday July 26, 2020 at his home. He was born in Hammonton, NJ and was a lifelong resident. Pepe retired in 1995 from the Delaware River Port Authority after more than 25 years of service. He is predeceased by his wife Josephine "Pina" (nee Buono) and his parents Charles and Louise Donato. He is survived by his son Charles Donato and his Fiancé Sheryl Casey of Hammonton, NJ and his sister Josephine Donato of Vineland, NJ. Family and friends are invited to attend his mass of Christian Burial Saturday 1:00pm at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish St. Joseph Church 3rd & French Streets Hammonton, NJ. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 124 S. First Rd. Hammonton, NJ.
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Something Good #37: Cocktails du Cinéma With Ariel Esteban Cayer For the next couple of months I’m going to be off shooting a feature film. I will be pretty darn busy during this period so I’ve asked some friends to take the reins of Something Good. Every other week will feature a post from a guest writer in which they recommend something to my readers. (On alternate weeks I will be re-running notable older posts.) Two weeks ago, my guest was Sheila Heti; this week it’s Ariel Esteban Cayer. Ariel is a Hong Kong-based writer and film curator with excellent taste. When he suggested the topic for this week’s newsletter, I knew my readers would be in good hands. I was never one for bars or cocktails, or even drinking much (in fact: I was an annoying straight edge kid for most of high school and college, singularly focused on watching as many films as I could as a shield of sorts from normal social interactions). Nor was I interested in the mason jar concoctions I (wrongly) assumed to be the norm in Montreal for a long time. Later, I only bothered eyeballing the occasional G&T or Negroni at home; never knew what to order in bars aside from an Old Fashioned (thanks, Mad Men) and never conceived of drink-making as something I could be interested in, let alone learn about from books. It all seemed arcane to me, like coffee at first is. That is: until it isn’t. Flash forward to mid-2020, pandemic times, six months or so into having moved to Hong Kong (which, for the record, has a very vibrant, very fancy cocktail scene, due it having big money, big restaurant groups, and American, British and Australian expats to spare). On a whim, I picked up Robert Simonson’s rather excellent The Martini Cocktail and felt it open a third eye. The compact book introduced me to the idea that drink-making could be taken seriously and had a studied history that related to that of the World (British Imperialism and the rum trade, the turn of the century, Prohibition and its mythos, Tiki as appropriation; so on and so forth). It also helped that Simonson included a section in the book on martinis in movies (my main thing): a great list of classic Hollywood films that ranges from W. S. Van Dyke’s The Thin Man (1934) to Joseph Mankiewicz’s All About Eve (1950) to Billy Wilder’s many great films featuring the drink in key scenes (from 1942’s The Major and the Minor—“Let’s get you out of that wet coat and into a dry Martini”—to Jack Lemmon’s death-defying binge in 1960’s The Apartment). This all also coincided, of course, with the marked proliferation of cocktail videos in my YouTube algorithm; new and old channels started by entrepreneurial bartenders rightly figuring out it wouldn’t take too long before everyone would be wanting to drink at home and perhaps get a little obsessive about it. Eric André got into drinks intensely and documented the growing of his bar on Instagram. His citing of Leandro DiMonriva (of The Educated Barfly) and Shannon Mustipher (author of Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails)as his quarantine “mom and dad” brought me to new recipes. I started reading David Wondrich, bookmarked Difford’s and r/cocktails, subscribed to Punch, learned my Tuxedo from my Martini ratios, my Last Words from my Final Wards (and Paper Planes). A year on, I am still drinking the mixology Kool-Aid although, thankfully, a semblance of a normal life and its basic requirements for sober productivity have also resumed and toned down the experimentation a little bit. So, in the spirit of Simonson’s list that sparked this new obsession, and with thanks to Mark for his generous invitation to Something Good, here are two drinks (and films) that have been on my mind: 2.5-3 ounces (75ml-90ml) gin 3-6 dashes of Angostura bitters 1 sugar cube No relation to the pink-hued, berry-or-rose infused “pink gin” that can now be found in liquor stores, Pink Gin is, in its original expression, simply gin tinted by a few drops of Angostura bitter (to taste). Originating in the British Navy (who added a sweeter gin to the bitters to make it more palatable as a cure for sea sickness), it seemed primitive and underwhelming. I didn’t give it much thought, until I watched Stanley Donen’s British-made The Grass Is Greener (1960), starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr as the Earl and Countess of Rhyall. A posh, if slightly forgettable slice of Late Classical Hollywood, the film hinges on the absurd premise of Kerr running off with Robert Mitchum (as an American oil tycoon) despite being married to Grant. My attention settled, however, on Jean Simmons’ character, Hattie—as Lord Rhyall’s ex—who, at some point, requests her gin served “pink”—and asks: “would you mind burning the Angostura”? This is where the drink differs from the accepted recipe: Grant adds a sugar cube to a short glass, douses it in Angostura bitters, sets the cube on fire, and pours gin over top. I rushed to emulate and was delighted with the result. If the original Pink Gin, when stirred over ice and served up, makes for a very dry, eye-pleasing Martini-like concoction, this version makes for a drink closer to an Old Fashioned—the burnt sugar adding a nice caramel roundness to it. (Ice is omitted here, as is the lemon twist, but adding these will bring this even closer to a “Gin Old-Fashioned”). The choice of gin is also up to you, but in keeping with the drink’s origins in the Navy, Plymouth is almost universally recommended. Unlike a more juniper-forward London Dry, it is a smoother, citrus-y gin that I’ve grown quite fond of. It makes an exceptional martini, and will play nicely here with the spice from the bitters. The 20th Century 1 2/3 oz (50ml) gin 1 oz (30ml) crème de cacao (clear) 1 oz (30ml) Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano 1/3 (10ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed) Combine the ingredients in cocktail shaker, fill with ice, shake for about 10 seconds, and strain in a coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist. Alfred Hitchcock’s spectacular North by Northwest (1959) might be the most famous film to take place aboard the Twentieth Century Limited, the iconic train that connected New York to Chicago from 1902 to 1967. It is also the backdrop and namesake of Howard Hawk’s superb, proto-screwball comedy-of-hubris Twentieth Century (1934) starring a young and fierce Carole Lombard alongside a deranged John Barrymore. I can’t recommend both films enough, but the truth is: no 20th Century is prepared in either of these. The cocktail is, however, a delicious drink and my most-recent go-to at home. First published in in 1937 in William J. Tarling’s Café Royal Cocktail Book (1937), it usually calls for 1.5oz of gin, .75oz of lemon, .75 oz Bianco aperitivo and 0.5 oz cacao. These specs are undoubtedly delicious, by my preference have settled with the revised specs above, attributed to bartender Joerg Meyer in John Difford’s guide. Dialing down the lemon lets the wine-based aperitivo and the chocolate flavours shine through. Try both recipes and see where you land; I tend to go back and forth depending on which gin I have (a more robust gin can handle the tartness), or, conversely, whether I have a lemon in urgent need of squeezing. Plus (and perhaps above all), this is a great, graceful way to put that bottle of crème de cacao to use once your brief Grasshopper obsession has come to pass. From Tilman Singer’s Luz (2018)—a stylish, demonic possession film from Germany. In it, two characters share a disorienting two-part drink that baffles the imagination. It consists of small shot, in which sugar is poured liberally. Next to it, a blue mixture is served over ice, and garnished with a celery. The two are then combined, shaken hand over glass, until the mixture turns purple. Designed as a visual gag, rather than as a functional drink, it’s reminiscent of the blue milk of Star Wars and begs similar questions. What could this taste like? Why celery, of all garnishes? For reference, the effect was achieved using butterfly pea flower tea, which turns purple in contact with lemon or lime juice, but one should absolutely speculate on what this fictionalized cocktail might be. Singer’s follow-up recently got the green light from Neon, who put together an incredible cast. So now is the time to catch up, in case, I don’t know… he’s the next Bong Joon-ho or Julia Ducournau! — Ariel Esteban Cayer Every Wednesday I’ll send you Something Good. Hey, they’re auctioning off the late, lamented Ricky Jay’s collection of ephemera: Magician, actor, scholar, author: the range of Ricky Jay’s accomplishments were as varied as are the formats and subjects of the material in his celebrated Collection: books, pamphlets, posters, handbills, broadsides, prints, ephemera, objects, and apparatus documenting the histories of magic, circuses, jugglers and acrobats, automatons, remarkable characters, learned animals, limb-deficient artists, con men, and scores of other related, if arcane, topics. Featuring characters of the greatest celebrity to the utmost obscurity, The Ricky Jay Collection will offer an astonishing variety of material in a sale that is truly without precedent. My birthday was a few weeks ago; just saying. Thanks to Ariel Esteban Cayer for writing this week’s issue; check out his Instagram for great film, food, cocktail and Hong Kong content. If you like Something Good, please tell a friend and/or subscribe below:
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Overtousers for children from MASCOT are for children who have outgrown the snowsuit. MASCOT offers overtrousers for both girls and boys in sizes 9–14 years. Overtrousers are suitable for all kinds of weather and help keep children nice and warm in the cold, sleet and rain. In a pair of MASCOT overtrousers for children, your child will be ready for adventure even in the wind and cold. Overtrousers for children are both windproof and waterproof and have taped seams. In order to ensure optimal comfort when your activity levels are constantly on the change, MASCOT's overtrousers for children are also highly breathable. Together with a warm jacket, a pair of overtrousers from MASCOT will leave your child fully prepared for outdoor activities in those chilly autumn and winter months. When your child wants to spend time outside in wet and windy weather, it's essential that both function and comfort are optimal to avoid getting cold. When you choose a pair of overtrousers from MASCOT, you get a pair of trousers that are equipped with an insulating and lightweight CLIMASCOT® lining. The lining feels light and provides excellent freedom of movement MASCOT's overtrousers for children also have practical reflectors which ensure that your child remains visible to traffic even after dark. Using the elastic and tie string around the waist, you can easily adjust the overtrousers to perfectly fit your child. Good outdoor clothing with practical functions means more time outdoors, which is why MASCOT's overtrousers for children are a great choice for any kid who loves to play outside.
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“After a nation-wide search we are excited to welcome Fred into the fold to help us continue our vision for success,” said CDTA Chairman David M. Stackrow. “He has the background and managerial qualities we need to continue providing top-notch service to our customers in support of our mission.” In his current role as director of transportation, he oversees all functions of the department, including bus operations, supervision and support activities with a strong emphasis on customer service. Before joining CDTA, Gilliam was the director of road and bus terminal operations for New Jersey Transit, where he held numerous roles with increasing responsibility over his 25 years in the transit industry. Gilliam holds a Bachelor degree from Rutgers University and resides in Saratoga Springs with his wife. They have three children.
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Join the first online event of EFFECT TIME for free! EFFECT TIME kicks off on Thursday, October 28, 2021 and we'll discuss architectural patterns and decisions. In this live stream, we'll be speaking about how Effect was used to build Contentlayer and go through its architecture and design decisions. We'll further explore how Effect could be used better in order to improve Contentlayer. Contentlayer is a tool that turns your content into data - making it super easy to import MD(X) and CMS content in your app. To learn more about Contentlayer, visit: https://github.com/contentlayerdev/contentlayer. Effect is a fully-fledged functional effect system for typescript with a rich standard library. To learn more about Effect, visit: https://github.com/Effect-TS/core. Johannes Schickling — Founder of Prisma and creator of Contentlayer. Michael Arnaldi — Founder of Matechs and creator of Effect.
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Productivity is still a big issue for UK businesses, and employee engagement sits at the centre of the problem. Our performance does not compare favourably with many other countries, which affects our ability to compete. Let’s take a look at the numbers. Studies from Gallup and Moreland in 2013 demonstrated that businesses with engaged employees enjoyed 21% higher productivity, boosting profitability by 22%. This was created by: 37% lower absenteeism & 10% higher customer satisfaction, 48% fewer safety incidents & 28% less waste. In addition, engaged staff would "go the extra mile” when required, adding up to a further 30% improvement to potential productivity. We all know that working life affects both our physical health and our relationships, including those with our children. In his book "Employee Engagement for Everyone”, Kevin Kruse highlights spillover and crossover effects. These are used by psychologists to explain how our emotions at work flow into our personal lives, which can influence how our families respond to us. If we become fully engaged at work, we can dramatically improve the quality of our life outside work. It’s a win-win. Only 8% of UK employees are actively engaged in their work, according to the latest Gallup poll. And 19% are actively disengaged, effectively sabotaging their companies! That means that 73% of employees are doing a job, sufficient to retain their position and their wage or salary, but not contributing any more than they need to. In fact, in practice most of these employees are effective for only 70% of their work-days! It’s clear then; being actively engaged can reap a significant productivity gain for a business, and much more fulfilment for the individual person - wouldn't that be better and more fun for all parties? The maxpotenti business growth specialists have experience with multinational businesses and SMEs, and the path to engagement is usually the same in both. The business has a clearly defined mission, a set of values and a series of goals. The leadership walks the talk, rarely failing to act in accordance with the mission and values enshrined within the business. It doesn’t stand alone in the top ranks. Imagine yourself as an employee; seeing that your immediate boss also walks the talk and feels that if you succeed then she or he succeeds – is a very powerful motivator for both of you. You buy into the mission and values; you buy into the goals and you recognise that the direction in which the company travels is in your interests; you see your immediate boss has a similar mind-set and is on your side. This is the way to secure employee engagement. We work with ambitious business owners in or associated with, the engineering and manufacturing sectors to create the environment in which engagement and can flourish - that requires a consideration of leadership styles and culture, as well as meeting the individual motivational needs of each employee. To learn more about how we can help, call maxpotenti on 0161 4646 156 for a no-obligation discussion, or email [email protected] to arrange a call at a time that works for you.
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“Funk Defender of the Galaxy is coming with a brand new dance to spread across the globe” a dance song dominated by the super distorted bass that makes your ass shake. A tribute to James Brown to which the producer Andy Mancini gives a whole new taste inspired by the contemporary Mura Masa, Tame Impala, Bruno Mars. Hearing it, there is only one thing left to do: raise your hands and dance! “Mazaratee amazes for the energy he is able to release […] It’s rare to find a young artist with such cheerful and contagious rock temperament” – MTV Mazaratee is a dance- rock singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. He has been a regular on stage since the age of 9. In 2018 he won the MTV nomination for “Artist of the Week” with the release of his first single “Saving Love”. Born and raised in Turin, Italy, Mazaratee comes from a musical family. His mother, Patricia Lowe is a British jazz singer of Caribbean roots, and his father Paolo Serazzi is an Italian singer-songwriter and composer. In early 2009, Mazaratee discovered Elvis Presley’s music and in just a few months, he could be seen singing on stage with Bobby McFerrin and performing around the country. Since his early live concerts, Mazaratee always demonstrated a strong stage presence and rousing sense of showmanship, in fact, when MTV Italia spotted Mazaratee’s charisma, they recommended him to Sony Music as best Italian rock artist for a live recording during the inauguration of the new Sony Studios in Milan. Soon after that, Mazaratee started performing also in the UK with new musicians and experimenting with different line-ups in his backing band. From one concert to the next, Mazaratee performs with a fluid group of musicians that can be anything from an essential power trio to a big band with horn section. This allows him to often rearrange the songs and always achieve his main goal to turn the performance into a party.
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There's no place to hide between the stars Requiem Of The Damned - Shadowbearer can find you everywhere! Calling out to the depths of anguish, the unexpected adoption of the universe that wishes to The Cancelling of Light intro gives the music for our recognition. To the Stars it's hard to live without light in the realm of dusk. Darkness envelops all around with the its shakles. You can't consider the advantages and disadvantages - it can't be seen, you can recognize just one thing - the Death only! Title track starts with the powerful rush, that tries to break free all of the fiends of darkness from the light enslavement. Shadowbearer stubbornly and persistently goes to his goal, pure vocals leading the narration of his challenging and significant deeds. Then pacified respite and repose of the story of the deeds precede the guitar solo, and this character and then administers its fate, that crowns by the growling vocals. Gloomy melodies in The IV Lines ascend to the stars, in free space twisting clean vocals and growling in a wonderful ornament. These motifs purify the soul and disperse sadness and grief. Clean vocals monologue opens the gates for The Blood, It Binds Us. Then the melody filled with the power and fury, growl supports the emotional impulses of clean vocals, combined into a single aspiration with him. Beautiful, pure from spirit to heart melody completes that artwork! In a world a lot you can deny or accept, so Kuolevainen - Kapina will indicate - what you can't understand! The viscous, oppressive sounds guide Kapinaan the next course, where vocals combine screaming and growling in the single voice, untill the crowd chants adds their support to their story. Then guitars takes the main motifs for their strings to calm the track to the end. Motive does not leave the a major role, can't escape from the foreground Voiton Yo, mystical fairies with its mysterious chants surrounds the saga from all sides! The tale told by the fire at the camp marks Mietteita Pimeassa with its thoughtful narration. Epic saga Ei Tanne Kukaan Jaa penetrates in the depths of the mind with its sounds, raising bygone values to the top of consciousness. Then story speeds for a bit to finish the tale with the powerfull slash of sense. Thoughtful retelling of the ancient legends Vihollisen Porteilla entertaining supplemented by a powerful ballad, raising the old age in the annals of immortal human values. A retelling of legends and chronicles around the campfire Vereen Ajettu Maa complements with cries of the wounded and the noise of the rain. The wounded screaming, being at the crossroads of the world of the living and the dead, keyboards passages end fairies chants introducing the Maille Kaukaisille, instrumental saga 'till the final narration of clean vocals with screaming inclusions. And the story ends with the calm sounds of guitars strings.
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Winter is quickly approaching, which means so is the gifting season. Whether you’re looking for a present to give a nature lover or want to upgrade your own camping and hiking gear, this epic Backcountry sale can help you find deals on thousands of top-rated products from major brands like Patagonia, The North Face, and others. Backcountry's massive pre-Black Friday event is broken up under three different sales right now, all happening at once. The first is the brand’s Cyber sale, featuring over 9000 products discounted up to 80 percent off. Next is the hike and camp gear sale, which has over 600 products like sleeping bags, tents, and more for up to 70 percent off. Lastly, you can save up to 70 percent on over 300 products (mainly clothing), specifically from Backcountry and Stoic. You can also get free two-day shipping on orders of $50 or more. With over 10,000 products to choose from and significant savings to work with, we’ve picked out some products from each sale that we think are worth checking out. Many products from top brands like Columbia and Girlfriend Collective are featured in the Cyber sale. However, the Patagonia Micro Puff hooded insulated jacket caught our eye at 40 percent off. Originally priced at $299, this water-repellant, windproof jacket, now $179, is packable, comes in three colors, has multiple pockets, and PlumaFill insulation, which the brand claims works better in wet weather than down. Also included in this sale are Alo Yoga’s high-waisted airbrush leggings, which are up to 55 percent off. These workout leggings would normally set you back $91, but are now on sale for about $41. According to shoppers, they allow for a wide range of movement, especially with activities like dance and yoga. In addition, the moisture-wicking fabric of the leggings has undergone an anti-odor treatment, so they're less likely to smell bad after high-intensity workouts. Beyond fashion, you can find a lot of great outdoor accessories during this sales event. Though there are plenty of things you’ll need while camping and hiking, one essential for multi-day trips is a proper sleeping bag. The Stoic Groundwork sleeping bag, featured in the camping and hiking sale, can keep you warm even when the temperature drops to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The sleeping bag has undergone a water-repellent treatment, is synthetically filled, and has a collar to protect and keep your head warm. The best part is that it’s marked down 20 percent from $85 to $68, so you'll save about $17.
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Ontario Line team hosting another series of virtual open houses Teams will share more updates and answer important questions. Read on to get involved. Jun 1, 2021 Metrolinx is ready to hold another series of virtual open houses for the Ontario Line project. With a project the size of the Ontario Line, there are bound to be questions. Whether they’re about travel time savings, station locations, managing construction impacts or how to get involved, Metrolinx is committed to answering them. In addition to ongoing engagement through email, phone calls and individual meetings, virtual open houses give teams a chance to share updates with larger groups and get feedback from people they may not have otherwise heard from. This round of meetings will also focus on the transit corridor lands that will soon be created for the Ontario Line, similar to what was done for the Scarborough Subway Extension and the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension back in April. Metrolinx teams will provide an update on the project and go over what transit corridor lands mean for those who own or occupy property on those lands. Participants can submit questions in advance or ask them during the meeting, in which a panel of Metrolinx experts will give detailed responses. Here is the rundown of the upcoming virtual open houses and the areas they’ll be focussing on. - Thursday, June 10 – West segment: Exhibition, King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina - Thursday, June 17 – Downtown segment: Osgoode, Queen, Moss Park, Corktown - Thursday, June 24 – East segment: East Harbour, Leslieville/Riverside, Gerrard - Wednesday, June 30 – North segment: Pape, Cosburn, Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, Science Centre For more information about property and transit corridor lands, visit Metrolinx.com/property. And to register for an upcoming open house, visit MetrolinxEngage.com/OntarioLine/Live. If you are unable to attend the live event, Metrolinx will post recordings of the discussions so you can catch up with the conversations. by Sara Wilbur Metrolinx communications senior advisor, subway program
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Just about everywhere there is a pool there is a swim program or swim lessons – from rec centers and community pools to health clubs and even dedicated swim schools. Pictures of smiling faces and happy swimming kids grace websites and brochure covers – making just about every program look appealing. So how does a parent find the right swim program? The most authentic answers come from other parents, says Orna Spencer, formerly the manager of the Goldfish Swim School in Macomb. Once parents get a few recommendations, they should visit and take a trial class if possible. “Determine your goals and expectations and ask yourself if the school fits your needs,” says Spencer. “If, for example, cost is an issue, think about what you are willing to pay but also be mindful of the fact that if a program is less expensive, student-to-instructor ratios may be higher or there may be other factors involved where it could take longer to reach those goals and ultimately cost as much or more.” Sue Mackie, formerly the executive director of the United States Swim School Association, offers the following advice for parents looking for the right swim program: - Sit in on a lesson to see how the facility is run and how they interact with kids. If you have a 4-year-old child, make sure the lesson you observe is a 4-year-old class, not an infant class. Pay attention to how the students seem after a lesson. If there is a crying child, watch how the instructors handle him. - For babies and toddlers, find a warm water pool – typically between 87 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. When a child is cold, she is not going to have a positive experience. - Be certain you can find out how your child is doing. How does the swim program provide you with feedback? For example, do you talk directly to the teacher? Do you get a written report? - You may find the right program but ask yourself if that program is conducive to your schedule. For example, you don’t want to put your toddler in a class that’s too close to his naptime. - It may sound like a no brainer but make sure the teachers are CPR certified and trained as swimming instructors. There are instructors that receive as much as 40-80 hours of training. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to lessons. While some kids thrive in a group lesson, others may not be comfortable learning a new skill around other kids. Make sure the program fits the individual needs of your child. Parents can find a list of local swim classes here to start their search. The American Red Cross offers a number of guidelines to consider when selecting a swim program, according to Amanda Huszti of the Michigan region of the American Red Cross. Make sure the program is nationally recognized. Parents can search for local swim programs on the organizations website. Other things to remember: - Class size should not be more than six students per instructor for beginners. As kids gain skills and independence, that ratio increases to 10 students. - A lifeguard should always be on duty in addition to the class instructor. - Find a teaching style that encourages students instead of pressuring them. - Each class should consist of students at the same skill level. Shari Strauss, a former manager and swim instructor at Aqua Tots Swim School in Canton, adds that an established program with a set curriculum is the best place for a child to learn to swim. “Consistent and growing businesses are usually proof of a solid foundation in water safety and customer service,” she says. “Finding a school that has a set curriculum is one of the easiest ways to get your child comfortable in the water because your child will come to expect the routine of the curriculum during their class while still being pushed to advance.” This post was originally published in 2015 is updated regularly.
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Among President Biden’s flurry of mind boggling executive orders is one that rescinds Trump’s order to keep China from being involved in America’s power grid. Biden also intends to go back to the failed Obama “catch and release” immigration program, instead of keeping migrants on the Mexican side of the border while their claims to enter the US are being processed. Biden had a phone call with Mexico’s President, who, while trying to remain diplomatic, seemingly conveyed that he agreed with Trump’s plan. What Biden denounced as Trump’s “draconian immigration policies” actually helped both the US and Mexico. They kept illegal immigrants from being released in America, never to show up for their court dates, and they discouraged migrants from Central America from crossing through Mexico to get here. Biden’s genius plan for stopping illegal immigration is to send $4 billion of our tax money to Central America to address the “root causes” of illegal immigration. I’m sure that money will end up going only into the most efficient and productive areas to aid the people, and will not be pocketed by corrupt officials and powerful drug gangs. A policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute called $4 billion a nice start, but only that. Spoken like a true Democrat. Or maybe Biden’s genius plan is to kill so many jobs and take away so many freedoms in America that migrants will decide they’d rather just stay in Honduras or El Salvador. If so, he’s certainly off to a good start.
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It would be hard enough to be able to dream of the past--but to somehow be able to actually feel--no thank you!! Carrie Jo is an historian who is hired to get the ancient mansion on shape to make it a museum. But there are very strange happenings in that old house--and people she thought were friends attempting to find the daughter who went missing years age-but for nefarious reasons. There is a cliff hanger at the end of this pretty short novel which will definitely make you want to read the rest of the series. About the Book: (from Amazon) In the heart of sultry downtown Mobile, Alabama, lies a secret veiled by time. Historian Carrie Jo Stuart possesses a rare gift – she dreams of the past, revealing secrets long buried. When the enigmatic and wealthy Ashland Stuart hires her to unravel the hidden history of the majestic antebellum mansion, Seven Sisters, she's drawn into a labyrinth of mysteries. As Carrie Jo delves deeper, her dreams guide her through the mansion's faded corridors, where a series of unsettling visions and an untimely death pull her closer to a chilling truth. In the shadows of Seven Sisters, the story of a missing young heiress emerges, entangled in a web of deception and long-forgotten betrayals. Haunted by the ghostly echoes of a lost soul, Carrie Jo finds herself facing a dual challenge: solving a century-old mystery and navigating the treacherous waters of love and betrayal in her own life. With each dream, she's drawn further into the past, walking in the ghostly footsteps of the vanished heiress. But as the lines between past and present blur, a critical question arises: Can Carrie Jo unravel the enigma of Seven Sisters without losing herself in its spectral depths? The answer lies in her ability to bring light to the mansion's darkest secrets and find a path to her own happiness. Join Carrie Jo on a journey where history's whispers cling to every corner, and a historian's gift becomes the key to unearthing buried truths. In Seven Sisters, the past is not just a memory but a guiding force to a future yet unwritten. Read a Chapter or Two Here Purchase the Book Here</b> About the Author: (from Amazon) M.L. Bullock, the acclaimed author of the best-selling Seven Sisters series, has been weaving tales since her childhood. Her journey began not just with stories, but with skillful fabrications, leading her to realize she preferred the rich tapestries of her imagination to the mundane realities of everyday life. Born amidst the enchanting backdrop of Antigua in the British West Indies, Bullock developed a lifelong fascination with spectral houses, solitary beaches, and places forgotten by time. Now residing along the picturesque Gulf Coast, she often finds herself wandering the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of Dauphin Island and the historic streets of downtown Mobile. It was a fateful visit to the enigmatic Oakleigh House in Mobile, Alabama, that ignited the spark for her successful Seven Sisters series, weaving the ghostly whispers of the past into tales that captivate and chill. Bullock continues to draw inspiration from the shadows and mysteries that lurk just out of sight, inviting readers to step into her world of supernatural suspense and paranormal intrigue. All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my
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In my artistic work, flowers serve as an inexhaustible source of inspiration, which I interpret in an abstract and at the same time deeply personal way. For me, the floral form is less a direct image of nature than a symbol of the inner dynamics of the creative process. With flowing colors and organic structures, I create compositions that go beyond the representational and create a connection to my own emotions and intentions. It is precisely this play with color that gives my works vibrancy and leaves the viewer room to develop their own associations. By dissolving the boundaries of the concrete, I open up a dialog between the visible and the invisible - between what is and what can be dreamed of. This approach allows me not only to tread familiar paths, but also to constantly explore new and surprising creative spaces. It is an invitation to experience nature anew through abstraction and to seek the infinite of the imaginary in art.
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Is There a Pilot Light on a Furnace? As the temperatures drop, many of us rely on our furnaces to keep our homes warm and cozy. But have you ever wondered if there’s a pilot light on your furnace? In this article, we’ll explore the answer to this question and delve into the world of furnace maintenance and troubleshooting. What is a Pilot Light? Before we dive into the specifics of furnaces, let’s start with the basics. A pilot light is a small flame that is used to ignite the main burner of a furnace. The pilot light is typically located at the base of the furnace and is designed to provide a constant, steady flame that can be ignited and extinguished as needed. Is There a Pilot Light on a Furnace? The short answer is: it depends. Not all furnaces have a pilot light, but many do. In fact, most gas-powered furnaces use a pilot light to ignite the main burner. However, there are some exceptions: - Electric furnaces: Electric furnaces do not use a pilot light because they do not burn gas or oil. Instead, they use electricity to heat the air or water. - High-efficiency furnaces: Some high-efficiency furnaces, also known as condensing furnaces, do not use a pilot light. Instead, they use an electronic ignition system to ignite the main burner. - Modulating furnaces: Modulating furnaces, which adjust their heat output based on the temperature, may not have a pilot light. Instead, they use a combination of electronic and mechanical components to ignite the main burner. What’s the Purpose of a Pilot Light? So, why do furnaces need a pilot light? The pilot light serves several purposes: - Ignition: The pilot light provides a constant flame that can be used to ignite the main burner. This ensures that the furnace can produce heat even when the thermostat is calling for it. - Stability: The pilot light helps to maintain a stable flame, which is important for ensuring that the furnace operates efficiently and safely. - Safety: The pilot light can also serve as a safety feature, as it can be used to detect potential problems with the furnace, such as a gas leak. How to Check if Your Furnace Has a Pilot Light If you’re not sure if your furnace has a pilot light, here are a few things you can do: - Check the manual: Consult your furnace’s user manual or manufacturer’s instructions to see if it mentions a pilot light. - Look for the pilot light: Check the base of the furnace or the combustion chamber for a small flame or a glowing pilot light. - Check the furnace’s electrical connections: If your furnace has an electronic ignition system, it may not have a pilot light. Check the electrical connections to the furnace to see if they are secure and not damaged. What to Do if Your Pilot Light Goes Out If your pilot light goes out, it’s not the end of the world. Here are a few things you can do: - Relight the pilot light: If you’re comfortable doing so, you can try relighting the pilot light using the furnace’s pilot light knob or button. - Call a professional: If you’re not comfortable relighting the pilot light or if you’re unsure what to do, it’s best to call a professional HVAC technician. - Check for issues: If the pilot light goes out frequently, it may be a sign of a larger issue with the furnace. A professional technician can help you diagnose and fix the problem. Common Issues with Pilot Lights Here are a few common issues that can affect pilot lights: - Dirty or clogged pilot light: A dirty or clogged pilot light can prevent it from igniting properly. Check the pilot light orifice for blockages and clean it out if necessary. - Faulty thermocouple: A faulty thermocouple can prevent the pilot light from staying lit. Check the thermocouple for damage or corrosion and replace it if necessary. - Low gas pressure: Low gas pressure can prevent the pilot light from staying lit. Check the gas pressure regulator to ensure it’s functioning properly. In conclusion, whether or not a furnace has a pilot light depends on the type of furnace and its specific design. However, for most gas-powered furnaces, a pilot light is a crucial component that helps to ignite the main burner and maintain a stable flame. By understanding the purpose of a pilot light and how to check if your furnace has one, you can help to ensure that your furnace operates safely and efficiently.
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PAR teams sweep Beverly Sunrise 17-07 Published Sept. 22, 2017 By Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron performed post-attack reconnaissance sweeps during phase II of Beverly Sunrise 17-07 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20. PAR sweeps assess any damage caused by opposing forces, allowing leadership to determine the best course of action to take when resuming normal operations. “Once personnel deem an area safe, a post-attack reconnaissance team conducts sweeps,” explained Yuuki Nara, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management liaison. “Airmen look for things such as unexploded ordnance or injured personnel who need help. PAR teams train to recognize abnormalities and then record, retreat, and finally, report findings to unit control centers.” During the exercise, members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing had an opportunity to see a PAR team in action, providing them with knowledge on how the U.S. Air Force assesses a situation after a possible attack. “Explaining and demonstrating our procedures, when UXO’s and biochemical warfare are a factor, are beneficial to JASDF members because it displays cooperation and readiness between the two nations,” said Nara. “The more we learn from each other the better we will be if anything were to take place.” The exercise tested the 35th Fighter Wing’s capabilities to rapidly deploy and conduct wartime operations.
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Ford has been hella coy about the price for their Blue Cruise Level 2 hands-free driving feature. When I bought my 2021 Mustang Mach-E, the hardware was optional (shown above), and Ford pinkie-promised that it would be $200/year to re-up the Blue Cruise. The ability to opt-out of the hardware went away with the 2022 models, and Ford went silent […] Read moreWhile I wouldn’t want to rely on a bidirectional EVSE as a complete home backup, it is a great solution for load shifting, and would be an excellent supplemental option when combined with a small permanent battery installation for home backup. As is the case with many of these things, California seems to be driving progress here, with the potential […] Read moreThe time has come, UDM/UDM-Pro are good to go with the 3.x release. Read moreMost home Internet users only have one public IP address. That is very limiting if you want to expose multiple services/servers/sites to the Internet. A reverse proxy solves that problem. In this tutorial, we will walk through how to install and configure NGINX as a reverse proxy as well as some additional steps to enhance the security of the hosting […] Read moreUDM move to 2.x firmware has brought major changes to the system architecture, but very little tangible benefit to users. Yet. Read moreI’ve been having a weird issue with one of my Nextcloud instances where it indicates that CRON isn’t running, or more specifically “Something seems wrong.” But when I look at the CRON log, it looks like all is good, but it actually wasn’t because Nextcloud wasn’t surfacing an error, just failing silently. Which every IT person knows, is the worst […] Read moreOne of the things I wonder, and worry, about as a content-creator (ugh, I hate that term) is how much responsibility is there to set and communicate the limitations/considerations/disclaimers around the things we create. Is there a duty to set guardrails? If so, what are those limits and is the value in the effort or the durability? Read moreVehicle-to-Load (V2L), as demonstrated in the video below, is seriously cool. If you have an EV that does it, there will be scenarios where it could be awesome; like saving your food during a power outage. I wanted to start with that, so that it doesn’t get lost in what I’m going to say next. As cool as V2L is, […] Read moreSmart panels are cool. I firmly believe this, but I also believe that they probably aren’t the right way to solve the limited electricity supply problem, at least not yet. The problem is cost. If a smart panel is $4,500+ just to buy it, ignoring installation costs, and moving from 100A to 200A service is around $2,500… We don’t need […] Read moreHubitat just released what looks to be a solid upgrade from the previous (C-7) version of the Elevation home automation controller. Key changes are the Zigbee radio update (which should enable Matter/Thread compatibility later this year), inclusion of Wi-Fi (no word on what standard), and external antennas. External antennas might be the biggest improvement, at least IMO. Hopefully, it will […]
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Selling a mobile home without a title in Texas can seem like a daunting task. Whether you’ve misplaced the title or never received one, the process might feel overwhelming, but don’t worry—it’s not impossible. Understanding the legalities, requirements, and steps involved is crucial to ensuring a smooth and legal transaction. At Mobile Home Offers, we specialize in helping homeowners navigate these tricky situations and can offer insights on how to sell your mobile home, even without a title. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about selling a mobile home without a title in Texas, covering why the title is essential, the alternatives available, and the steps you can take to complete a successful sale. Why is a Title Important for Selling a Mobile Home? A title serves as the legal proof of ownership for a mobile home, much like a title does for a vehicle. In Texas, a mobile home is often considered personal property, and transferring ownership without a title can be complicated. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) manages the regulations around mobile home titles, ensuring each home’s ownership is accurately documented. Without a title, selling your mobile home can become more complex, but it’s not an insurmountable problem. You just need to follow the right procedures and understand the options available to you. Can You Sell a Mobile Home Without a Title in Texas? The short answer is yes, you can sell a mobile home in Texas without a title, but it requires taking additional steps to rectify the situation. Here’s a closer look at how you can proceed: 1. Check if You Can Obtain a Replacement Title If you’ve lost your title or it was never issued properly, the first step is to apply for a replacement title. In Texas, the TDHCA allows mobile homeowners to request a duplicate or replacement title if the original has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. To apply for a replacement title, you’ll need: - The mobile home’s serial number, year, and model. - Proof of identity (a government-issued ID). - A completed Application for Statement of Ownership, which is available from the TDHCA website. If you’re the legal owner of the mobile home, obtaining a replacement title can be straightforward, and this step will make the sale process significantly easier. At Mobile Home Offers, we can assist in guiding you through this paperwork if you need help with the application process. 2. Sell Your Mobile Home Without a Title (In Certain Situations) There are certain circumstances where you may be able to sell a mobile home without a title in Texas, but this often involves a more complicated legal process. For example: - If the buyer is willing to take on the responsibility: Some buyers may be open to purchasing your mobile home without a title, especially if they’re knowledgeable about the process and understand they will need to apply for a new title themselves. This can work in some private sales, though it’s not recommended as the best option. - Selling “as-is”: At Mobile Home Offers, we specialize in buying mobile homes in Texas, even in situations where the title is missing or unclear. We understand the process, and our team works with you to handle the legalities. When you sell to us, we streamline the process to ensure the transaction is smooth and legitimate. Also, Check How to Sell a Mobile Home by Owner in Texas 3. Obtain a Bonded Title In some cases, if you’re unable to locate the original title, you can apply for a bonded title. A bonded title is a form of ownership that ensures you are the rightful owner of the mobile home, allowing you to sell it legally. Here’s how it works: - You’ll need to apply through the TDHCA, providing evidence that you have a right to the mobile home (such as bills of sale, contracts, or other documentation). - Once approved, you’ll purchase a surety bond (the cost typically depends on the value of the home). - After receiving the bond, you’ll be issued a bonded title. A bonded title can act as a substitute for a lost or missing title, and it provides security to both you and the buyer. While it involves additional steps, this option is often the most straightforward for mobile home owners who have trouble locating the original title. What If There’s a Lien on the Mobile Home? One major issue you may run into when selling a mobile home without a title in Texas is if there is still a lien on the property. A lien indicates that you owe money to a lender, which prevents the full transfer of ownership until the debt is cleared. Before you can sell the mobile home, you’ll need to: - Pay off the lien: Once the debt is settled, the lienholder will release their claim, allowing the TDHCA to issue a clear title. - Work with the lienholder: In some cases, you can negotiate a lien payoff directly with the buyer or transfer the debt to the new owner. At Mobile Home Offers, we help our sellers navigate these situations and can often work out solutions to release the lien and complete the sale quickly. How Mobile Home Offers Can Help You Sell Without a Title Navigating the process of selling a mobile home without a title in Texas can be tricky, but that’s where Mobile Home Offers comes in. We are experts in purchasing mobile homes in Texas, and we understand the challenges sellers face when the title is missing. Our team simplifies the process for you by: - Assisting with paperwork: Whether you need help applying for a replacement title, securing a bonded title, or handling other documentation, we’re here to assist. - Offering a fast, no-hassle sale: We buy mobile homes in Texas, even if the title is missing. When you work with us, you avoid the stress of traditional sales and get a fast, fair offer for your mobile home. - Handling complex situations: If there are liens, legal issues, or other complications, we work with you to resolve them and ensure a smooth transaction. Final Thoughts: Selling a Mobile Home Without a Title Selling a mobile home without a title in Texas may seem challenging, but with the right approach and understanding, it’s entirely possible. Whether you choose to apply for a replacement title, seek out a bonded title, or work with a buyer like Mobile Home Offers, you have options that can lead to a successful sale. Remember, keeping your paperwork in order and knowing the legal requirements can save you time and stress. At Mobile Home Offers, we’re committed to making the process of selling your mobile home as simple and smooth as possible. If you’re ready to sell your mobile home in Texas, even without a title, contact us today. We’re here to help you every step of the way and ensure you get a fair deal without the hassle. Looking to sell my mobile home fast in Wylie, Texas, sell my mobile home fast in Euless, Texas, or sell my mobile home in Fort Worth, Texas? We also make it easy to sell my mobile home fast in Dallas, Texas. Our hassle-free process provides fair cash offers and ensures a seamless transaction, helping you close quickly and move forward with confidence.
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Time for coffee! Welcome to the café. This realistic, award winning toy coffee machine is one of our favourites and is sure to be a hit with budding baristas. With a host of fun features to explore, including wooden 'coffee' pods that can be inserted into the removable portafilter, a 'milk frother', a pretty painted cup and a spoon for stirring. The pods can be neatly stored away on the top of the machine when not in use. Every element of this delightful toy is crafted from sustainable and durable wood and decorated in lovely bright colours, using non toxic paints. For long lasting, imaginative play that's kind to our planet too.
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At Momentum, we believe that lives are transformed through repentance and faith in Jesus. We believe that connecting with other like-minded Christians is essential for growing in our faith. We believe that Jesus has left us a mission to reach this world with His love! Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 28:18-20 Sundays at 10:30am 105 Fosters Grove Rd. Chesnee, SC 29323 Our dedicated team of pastors and staff are here to provide spiritual guidance, support, & resources to help in your faith. Check out this month's events to find out what's happening and how you can be involved. Explore the full list of upcoming ministries and services.
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“The bill Republican leaders are trying to ram through this week without hearings, without time for even a basic analysis of its likely economic impact, is the biggest tax scam in history. It’s such a scam that it’s not even clear who’s being scammed – middle-class taxpayers, people who care about budget deficits, or both. One thing is clear, however: One way or another, the bill would hurt most Americans.” – Paul Krugman, The New York Times In Paul Krugman’s op-ed today in the New York Times, he pointedly lays out the biggest arguments against the Senate GOP tax cut bill, which the Senate is expected to vote on this week. To summarize: - It’s a bait and switch. While some middle-class families will see modest tax cuts in the first few years, provisions that affect low- and middle-income families are temporary, and the benefits dissipate quickly. By 2019, Americans earning less than $30,000 a year would be worse off under the bill. By 2027, most people earning less than $75,000 a year would be net losers, and up to 13 million more Americans could be without health insurance. - Republicans can’t have it both ways. GOP leaders claim that low- and middle-class Americans won’t really be hurt because the tax cuts for them, which expire after a few years in the current bill, will probably eventually be extended by another Congress down the road. But they also claim their bill will only raise the deficit by $1.5 trillion over the next decade and won’t continue to increase the deficit after that. But both can’t be true. The bill can’t both help the low and middle class in the long term AND not bust the deficit. And we know that, once this bill is passed, the same members of Congress who vote for it will suddenly remember that they hate the deficit. They’ll use a big increase in the debt – which they will have created – as an excuse to cut critical services like Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP/food stamps, education, housing, and so many other programs we care about. - The tax cuts won’t pay for themselves. Out of 42 top economists surveyed, only one thought the tax cut bill would lead to substantial economic growth. And even that economist added, “Whether the overall tax plan is distributionally fair is another matter.” All 42 economists agreed that the tax cuts would substantially increase U.S. debt. As one economist noted, “Cut taxes. Lose money. Repeat.” - In short, this bill is a tax increase on the middle class to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. On Twitter? Use the hashtag #TrumpTaxScam to share your thoughts about why this bill is bad. Live in a blue state but still want to make a difference? Go here to take part in Indivisible’s Blue State to Red State calling tool. Whatever you do, however you do it, stand up, speak out. Tell the Senate: Not one penny towards tax cuts for the richest Americans and the corporations they run.
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The Coalition on Human Needs just released our latest edition of the Human Needs Report, a regular newsletter on national policy affecting low-income and vulnerable populations. Read on for articles on Congress’s tax cut bill, avoiding a shutdown, disaster aid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Dreamers, and more. Click here for a PDF version of the Human Needs Report. Negotiations on Final Tax Bill Hit Some Snags House and Senate leaders were expected to release this week a merged tax bill that works out the differences in the versions previously passed by the two chambers, but the latest reports are that final votes will be delayed until the week of December 18. Differences among Republicans have not all been resolved. Advocates are fighting hard against these tax cuts, calling them a one-two-three punch inflicted on low- and middle-income Americans. READ MORE » Congress Avoids a Shutdown – For Now – With Two-Week Stopgap With little time to spare, Congress agreed to a two-week stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. The House passed (235-193) the bill, known as a Continuing Resolution, on Thursday, December 7, with the Senate following (81-14) later that day, just one day before the previous CR expired. The CR will provide flat funding for most government operations through December 22. The bill also provides funding to allow states to continue to run the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through the end of the month, and extends funding for the federal flood insurance program through Dec. 22 for communities rebuilding from recent hurricanes. READ MORE » Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Others Wait for Needed Disaster Aid Months after hurricanes hit Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Texas, and Florida, the need for additional funding to help these communities rebuild is still great. On Nov. 17, the Trump administration submitted a request to Congress for an additional $44 billion in aid for these areas. Many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle quickly denounced the request as being inadequate; Puerto Rico’s governor, for example, has requested an additional $94.4 billion in aid for the territory alone. READ MORE » Children’s Health Insurance Program Gets Temporary Support, but Long-Term Funding is Needed While Congress has yet to come to an agreement on renewing long-term funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), community health centers (CHCs), and several other health-related programs, states will have money to continue their CHIP programs through the end of December thanks to a provision of the two-week stopgap funding measure Congress passed last week. Funding for CHIP expired on September 30; officials in nearly a dozen states are either already notifying families or are preparing to notify families that CHIP health insurance coverage may end soon due to lack of federal funding. READ MORE » Despite Bipartisan Support, DACA Deal Still in Limbo Members of Congress and President Trump still have yet to agree upon a legislative solution for Dreamers, months after the President announced in September that he was rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Advocates rallied in Washington, D.C. and across the country last week for a fix for the 122 Dreamers who are being discontinued from DACA each day – more than 10,000 so far. Advocates have been pushing to attach a DACA fix to the stopgap spending bill that will need to be passed later this month to fund the government into the next year. READ MORE »
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Cryptocurrency Taxation in Scotland: What Investors Need to Know Nov 4, 20244 min read Cryptocurrency investing in Scotland can be a thrilling adventure, with digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum bringing high highs and low lows. However, in all the excitement, knowing and understanding cryptocurrency taxation is important to avoid any unforeseen bumps in the road. As a cryptocurrency investor in Scotland, knowing how your digital assets are taxed and staying compliant with the regulations set by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can save you from unwelcome surprises. Moreover, leveraging the services of a reliable UK crypto exchange can provide you with a secure platform for your transactions while ensuring tax compliance. Below, let’s explore Scotland’s cryptocurrency landscape so that you can better take advantage of this blossoming financial opportunity. What Is Cryptocurrency Taxation? When it comes to cryptocurrency taxation, it's important to recognize that each transaction involving digital assets could lead to tax implications. In Scotland, cryptocurrencies are typically treated as taxable assets rather than official currencies. Any gains from buying, selling, or exchanging cryptocurrencies are subject to taxation. Taxable events include selling cryptocurrencies for fiat currency and trading one type of cryptocurrency for another, receiving cryptocurrency as payment, or using it to purchase goods or services. HMRC considers factors such as the intent behind cryptocurrency transactions, the frequency of trading, and the level of organization to determine if individuals are conducting trading activities that fall under taxable events. Cryptocurrency investors must keep detailed records of their transactions and report any gains or losses accurately to comply with tax laws. Importance of Compliance Staying compliant with cryptocurrency taxation regulations is not just a legal obligation. It's also a smart financial decision. Failure to comply with tax laws can result in penalties, fines, and even legal consequences that could significantly impact your investments. By maintaining clear records, you avoid potential penalties and build a trustworthy reputation. Using a UK crypto exchange can streamline your compliance efforts, as these platforms often provide tools for tracking transactions and generating reports for tax purposes. By choosing a reputable exchange, you can ensure that your cryptocurrency activities align with regulatory requirements, giving you peace of mind as you navigate the world of digital assets. Tax Implications for Cryptocurrency Investors One of the key considerations for cryptocurrency investors in Scotland is the application of capital gains tax. When you sell or dispose of your cryptocurrencies — for example, by exchanging them for fiat currency or other assets — your profits are subject to capital gains tax. The amount of tax you pay depends on the gains you've accrued and your overall income tax position. Income tax also comes into play for cryptocurrency investors who engage in trading or mining activities as a source of income. Profits derived from these activities are treated as taxable income, and individuals are required to report these earnings to HMRC. Additionally, inheritance tax implications may arise if you intend to pass on your cryptocurrency holdings to beneficiaries. Understanding the tax implications of your investments can help you make informed decisions and plan effectively. Strategies for Tax Efficiency Strategic planning and careful record-keeping are key to maximizing tax efficiency in your cryptocurrency investments. One effective strategy is tax planning, which considers factors such as timing your transactions to minimize tax liabilities or offsetting gains with losses within the same tax year. By staying informed about tax regulations and utilizing available tax allowances, you can optimize your tax position while remaining compliant with the law. Another crucial aspect of tax efficiency is maintaining accurate records of all your cryptocurrency transactions. Cryptocurrency Taxation Challenges Despite the allure of potential profits, cryptocurrency taxation poses unique challenges for investors in Scotland. The volatility of cryptocurrencies adds complexity to tax calculations, as the value of digital assets can fluctuate rapidly. Determining the correct valuation for tax purposes in such a volatile market can be challenging, requiring careful monitoring and documentation of asset values at specific points in time. Moreover, regulatory uncertainties surrounding cryptocurrency taxation contribute to the complexity of compliance. Keeping Track of Transactions for Accurate Reporting One of the most effective steps for cryptocurrency investors in Scotland is meticulous record-keeping. Given the range of taxable events — from selling and exchanging cryptocurrencies to receiving them as payment — tracking every transaction is essential. Details such as the date, value at the time of the transaction, purpose, and parties involved should be recorded. This level of documentation helps ensure accuracy when calculating gains or losses and allows for a smoother reporting process with HMRC. Many investors find it helpful to use tracking tools provided by UK crypto exchanges or third-party software to automate this process. Such tools can streamline record-keeping and allow you to generate detailed reports as needed, minimizing the risk of errors and ensuring a complete history of your crypto activities. Seeking Professional Tax Guidance Navigating cryptocurrency taxation can be complex, especially with evolving regulations and fluctuating asset values. Consulting a tax professional with expertise in cryptocurrency can help investors better understand their tax obligations and identify potential savings strategies. Professionals can assist in clarifying tax implications for different types of transactions and help optimize tax efficiency based on your specific circumstances. By working with a knowledgeable advisor, you can gain insights into potential tax-saving opportunities and stay ahead of compliance requirements, ultimately allowing you to focus on the growth potential of your cryptocurrency investments with confidence. Navigating Cryptocurrency Taxation in Scotland with Confidence and Insight Understanding cryptocurrency taxation in Scotland is vital for investors to make informed decisions and ensure compliance with tax laws. By grasping the basics of cryptocurrency taxation, embracing strategies for tax efficiency, and being aware of the challenges and opportunities ahead, investors can navigate the intricate world of digital assets. As you venture into cryptocurrency investments, remember the importance of using a reliable UK crypto exchange for secure and compliant transactions. By approaching cryptocurrency taxation with diligence and foresight, you can unlock the full potential of your investments while maintaining peace of mind in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
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What you need to know: - Cases of death by suicide are reported to be on the increase across the country. Police in Namisindwa District in eastern Uganda are investigating a case in which a senior three student at Magale Secondary School allegedly hanged herself as the country continues to witness a rise in reported cases of suicide. The Elgon regional police spokesperson, Mr Rogers Taitika, identified the deceased as Emmaculate Mukite, 18, a resident of Bumakhono cell, Bukuto ward, Magale Town Council in Namisindwa District. “We have started investigating a case of suicide. The deceased used a piece of cloth to take away her life inside her bedroom. We found the Bible open on her bed,” Assistant Superintendent of Police Taitika said. Police said Mukite’s body was taken to Mbale City mortuary for postmortem as detectives probe circumstances under which she died. “The motive of the act by the deceased is not yet established. She has been staying with her parents who left her home today (Saturday) for their business,” ASP Taitika said before adding that a case of suicide by hanging was been registered at Magale Police Station Magale Secondary School head teacher, Joseph Makwa described the deceased as a disciplined student. “We have lost a student who has been disciplined and hard working. She was making good progress with her studies. We condole with the family,” Mr Makwa said. He urged parents to always counsel their children against involving in love affairs while still in school after those close to Mukite said she might have taken her own life following a disagreement with her lover. A total of 4,043 cases of Homicide were reported to Police by the end of 2022 compared to 3,912 cases reported in 2021, giving a 3.3 percent increase in Homicide cases registered countrywide. Cases of death by suicide are reported to be on the increase across the country. Early this month, a 15-year-old boy is said to have died by suicide in Butaleja District in eastern Uganda after he allegedly poisoned himself. On May 18, 2023, a 17-year-old boy and resident of Amagororo Courts in the eastern Uganda district of Tororo allegedly hanged himself. In February this year, a first-year student at Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Mbale main campus allegedly hanged himself. He was pursuing a diploma in General nursing at IUIU main campus. A month earlier, a native-doctor reported committed suicide after his wife married another man in Butaleja District. In the same month, a 36-year-old teacher allegedly committed suicide by poisoning at his in-law’s home in Bulago Village, Bushangi parish, Bunambutye Sub County in Bulambuli District after his wife refused to return home. In December last year, a suspect committed suicide by hanging in police cells at Chepsukunya police post in Kween District.
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The Temporomandibular Joint or TMJ Do you suffer from chronic jaw, face, head, neck or shoulder pain? This pain can be caused by TMJ disorders TMJ disorders (source ADC and ADF) Temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome (TMJ) is a musculoskeletal pathology, characterized by clicking noises and pain in the temporomandibular joint with sometimes a limitation of the mouth opening and / or craniomandibular pathology . WHAT IS TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull allowing the jaw to move up and down and from left to right, and this allows us to speak and to chew. The main muscles of chewing are: temporal, masseter, internal pterygoid, and lateral pterygoid. It is located directly in front of the ear on each side of the head where the upper jaw (maxilla) and the lower jaw (mandible) meet. The TMJ is one of the most complex joints in the human body. anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (source ADC) The movable part of the temporomandibular joint, is called the condyle. The place it occupies in the temporal bone is called the joint fossa. Between the condyle and the pit there is a meniscus or cartilaginous disc which acts as a cushion to absorb stress and allows a smooth movement when the mouth opens and closes. Most problems with the temporomandibular joint are related to the dislocation or lesions of this meniscus between the two jaws, while fewer cases are related to the muscles ensuring the movement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Signs and symptoms of TMJ include pain and tenderness in or around the ear, jaw joint, jaw muscles, face, or temples. Other symptoms include difficulty opening or closing the mouth, and cracking or squeaking noises when chewing, yawning or opening the mouth. TMJ disorders can lead to neck pain and headaches. In the presence of one of these symptoms, it is important to consult your ENT or specialized dentist trained in TMJ management like Dr Benguira. After a thorough examination and appropriate x-rays, if necessary, Dr. Benguira may suggest a treatment plan for your TMJ disorder. This treatment plan may include relaxation techniques, the recommendation of a physiotherapist, a chiropractor or a behavior therapist to help you relieve muscle pain. Other treatment options include pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, and muscle relaxants. If you can't sleep well, there are different ways to improve sleep. Dr. Benguira may recommend that you wear a device during the night called an occlusal plate which is made of transparent acrylic. It attaches to the occlusal surface of the teeth of the lower or upper jaw, and allows biting on the plate rather than on the teeth. This device promotes relaxation of the joints and muscles of the jaw. Dr. Benguira has followed more than 100 hours of continuous training in facial pain and treated patients within the subspecialty clinic of Pain and Oral Dysfunctions (DDBF) of the University of Montreal. An occlusal bite plate (also called an orthotic plate) is made of plastic and covers the occlusal surface of the teeth of the lower or upper jaw. WHAT DOES DOCTOR BENGUIRA EXAMINE DURING AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION OF THE TMJ? Pain in the TMJ: The main clinical sign is usually the pain in the TMJ related to chewing. This TMJ pain most often occurs when the temporal joint itself or the muscles around it are contracted due to intense or continuous stress. Tinnitus: Hearing problems like fullness of the ear, noise or ringing in the ears (tinnitus) can also be symptoms. Earache (ear pain): Ear pain, in front of or below the ear, but without any sign of infection (hearing loss or leaking of the ear). Headache, Facial or cervical pain: Dental or cervical pain, shoulder pain and / or dizziness. Headache, which worsens when the mouth is opened and closed. 1. Displacement of the condylar head 2. Anterior disc displacement 3. Posterior capsulitis Joint cracking noises, joint sounds: They can be linked to a malocclusion (misalignment of the teeth or a problem with the bite plane), when the teeth of the upper and lower jaws are not aligned correctly. Malocclusion can cause uneven pressure on either side of the jaw, which puts muscles and TMJ under stress. For the same reason, chewing on one side of the jaw can cause TMJ problems. Changing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth during dental treatment (if not done correctly) can also lead to malocclusion problems and cause symptoms of TMJ. Bruxism (gnashing of teeth and clenching of teeth). This can cause malocclusion, but also increase wear and tear on the cartilage of the temporomandibular joint. Malocclusion and bruxism are the most common causes of TMJ disorders. Stress is often the underlying cause of a TMJ disorder, as it can contribute to people either consciously or unconsciously contracting the muscles of the face and jaw or clenching their teeth (bruxism). Trauma to the temporomandibular joint, jaws, teeth, facial bones or muscles are also causes of TMJ disorders. Because many other disorders can cause symptoms similar to TMJ. Dr. David Benguira will review your medical history and perform a careful clinical examination to determine the cause of the symptoms by: Physical examination of the temporomandibular joints and their movements. Examination of the teeth for signs of malocclusion. Palpation of the muscles. In some cases, the diagnosis of TMJ may require additional examinations: Dental x-ray, to check the structural problems of hard tissue. Three-dimensional tomography of the TMJ (CBCT available at our clinic - see technologies section) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to also check the soft tissue of the TMJ. The MRI provides information on the state of the disc. diagnosis and identification of causes is very important in deciding the appropriate treatment for symptoms of TMJ disorders. The TMJ treatment plan may include pain relieving medication, jaw relaxation, TMJ exercises, physiotherapy, orthotic treatment (different styles of occlusal splints or plates), orthodontic treatment, or sometimes TMJ surgery. 1. Reduction of stress 2. Avoid certain chewing habits: clenching ... Physiotherapy can help relax the muscles and increase the flexibility of the joints. It is often used in conjunction with other ATM treatments. 3. Joint rest: avoid tension (Eliminate the causes of peri-articular muscle tension), change eating habits, avoid abnormal movements of the TMJ (treat possible nervous tics) light, chopped or semi-liquid diet, do not chew. 4. Drug treatment: Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Muscle relaxants: to “relax” the muscles of the jaw, Analgesics to relieve pain in the temporomandibular joint Pain relief is normally the first thing to do before any other TMJ treatment, especially if the TMJ pain is so strong that even small jaw movements become difficult. Drugs such as pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and muscle relaxants are usually enough to relieve the pain of TMJ. Ice and heat bags can also help reduce muscle tension and relieve pain. 5. Especially a correction of a malocclusion by orthodontic treatment or wearing occlusal splints or plates at night Relaxation of the jaw relieves muscle tension and the temporomandibular joint. To "relax" the jaw, the patient must stop bad habits and eliminate the aggravating factors by chewing gum. Avoid chewing hard, crunchy foods or foods that require you to open your mouth widely. Help the patient to stop bruxism with: • Stress management is essential for bruxism (psychological support, medication). • Orthotics and occlusal splints , a kind of mouth guard, are the best treatments to protect against grinding your teeth and they are also the most widely used treatment for TMJ and jaw muscle problems. It is a thin piece of hard plastic which is placed on the upper teeth. They are made from the impressions of your teeth in order to adapt them perfectly. In summary, occlusal treatment of TMJ can be summarized: • Correction of occlusion problems When chewing with uneven teeth, this can affect the ability of the temporomandibular joint to close properly, causing TMJ disorders. Treatment for TMJ problems should aim to restore and maintain a normal relationship between the jaws (maxilla and mandible). • Orthodontic treatment: mandibular repositioning devices move the jaw in a better position. If the occlusal surfaces of the teeth have been damaged due to gnashing of teeth, tooth decay or trauma, correct occlusion can be restored by modifying the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. • Monitoring: Always try conservative treatments first: behavior modification, orthodontic treatment, drug treatment, stress reduction then, in case of failure, propose surgical intervention by TMJ arthroscopy, (repositioning of the disc or ablation if it is destroyed) by an ENT or Maxillofacial surgeon.
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On the 13th July we received confirmation from OSCR (the Scottish Charity Regulator) that our application to set up a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) had been approved. The new charity will continue to be known as Mountain Aid although our registered name is now Mountain Aid (SCIO). This is only part of the conversion process as we now need to wind up the old Mountain Aid charity and transfer the assets to the new charity. Again this is something that needs approval by OSCR so it will take a bit of time to work through the process. Our new charity number is SC05112.
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From the Nacelle Company comes the Legends of Laughter series featuring some of the most influential and beloved comics artists of all time. The 6-inch scale figures are highly detailed and fully articulated. Each figure also features several accessories. Lenny Bruce’s open, free-style, and critical form of comedy catapulted him into legendary status as a comedic pioneer that showcased satire, politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity in his act. Lenny’s 1964 conviction in an obscenity trial was followed by a posthumous pardon, the first in New York State history, by then-Governor George Pataki in 2003. He paved the way for future outspoken counterculture-era comedians, and his trial for obscenity is seen as a landmark for freedom of speech in the United States. On February 3, 1961, in the midst of a severe blizzard, he gave a famous performance at Carnegie Hall in New York. It was recorded and later released as a three-disc set, titled The Carnegie Hall Concert.
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From Muay Thai Guy That best describes a Nak Muay Nation Muay Thai retreat, especially the kind of retreats we’ve been holding lately at a brand new location: Greece! We’ve been set up on the gorgeous seaside paradise of Kefalonia, Greece. And I think it’s time you ought to join us! What can I say about Kefalonia that hasn’t already been written? With a human history on its shores since at least late pre-historic times, Kefalonia is a place with a reputation and a story. Dotted with stunning ruins and draped in wild jungle throughout, Kefalonia is where vacationers and nak muay alike come to enjoy the peace and tranquility that this magical island is known for. When we found the opportunity to host retreats here, we jumped on it! A Nak Muay Nation Muay Thai retreat will be the vacation of a lifetime. (You can’t say that about your weekend away at some cr...
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It seems there's never a dull moment in Gibson's legal team, and it's now emerged that the company is involved in two different disputes. One concerning Satellite Amps and the other regarding the headstock design of Collings electric guitars. The guitar giant recently issued an official statement in response to claims from Satellite Amplifiers owner Adam Grimm that Gibson was seeking to “invalidate” his “federal trademark” for the Coronet electric guitar, a model originally made by Epiphone. Grimm took to Instagram on 10 July to speak out; “I know that Gibson abandoned the model in 1999 and never bothered to even attempt to protect the model or keep it alive," he said. "Ever. Until now. Why? Because myself and a few others have brought it back to life, and introduced it to a new audience that never even knew the model existed.” A photo posted by @satelliteamps on Jul 10, 2020 at 2:39pm PDT In its own statement, Gibson has disputed Grimm’s claims, citing the launch of the Coronet in the ’50s and continued manufacture of artist models since 2008 as establishing its own trademark rights. And Gibson goes further in the full statement below: “Gibson has a long history with its with its well-known classic instruments. One such instrument is the Epiphone Coronet. The Epiphone Coronet was first introduced in the 1950s, which clearly established first use of the trademark. More recently, Gibson has been continuously manufacturing and providing the Epiphone Coronet for a limited number of Artists since 2008. This establishes historic (trademark) rights and continuous use (since 2008). “Gibson did not file a lawsuit. Gibson did, understandably, file for trademark ownership and requested to cancel their (Satellite’s) mark within the USPTO as Gibson is clearly the original owner, has clear first use and thus exclusive trademark rights. Get the MusicRadar Newsletter Want all the hottest music and gear news, reviews, deals, features and more, direct to your inbox? Sign up here. “As a result of creating, launching, investing, and owning the trademark for the Epiphone Coronet, Gibson simply filed to confirm their trademark ownership on a ‘first-use’ basis. The recent comments posted from the Satellite owner (Adam Grimm) confirms they (Satellite) knowingly took the name and concept from Epiphone. Brands have a right to defend themselves against this type of blatant brand misrepresentation practice, hence Gibson actions. “The comment posted from the Satellite owner also references a letter where they offered Gibson the opportunity to ‘buy back’ a trademark that Gibson already owns “as a measure of goodwill and good publicity.” This is confusing at best, but it speaks more to Satellite’s real intentions of profiting off of another brand’s trademark and success in the market. Gibson must protect itself from this and other similar opportunistic tactics, despite the potential distractions being created. “Over the past year and a half, Gibson has put significant focus across all of their brands and remain proud of the progress that has been made. Epiphone has had a complete upgrade with the recent launch of the Epiphone Originals and the Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ collections. Based on heightened demand from guitarists and dealers, the Epiphone Coronet has been, and will continue to be, a key guitar in the Epiphone Originals Collection. “Gibson has also engaged in the industry in a positive way by giving the Oberheim Synthesizer Brand back to the original founder, Tom Oberheim (for free) and by making sure the Slingerland Drum Brand found a suitable new home at DW Drums. The industry has recognized these, and other gestures, as true acts of goodwill and good intention.” The second dispute over trademark involves Gibson's opposition to Collings Guitars' attempt to file a trademark for its headstock design last year. Gibson has cited a "likelihood of confusion" for the move to file an opposition on 17 June 2020. Gibson cites three of its own active trademarks at the beginning of the dispute; the Dove Wing design, plus the 1939 Epiphone headstock and 1963 Epiphone headstock designs. Gibson describes them in the document as part of a “family of distinctive headstock designs”. Gibson goes on to outline two grounds for the opposition. The First being a ‘likelihood of confusion’ – that the two companies products are “are of similar types" and may be offered through the same "Channels or trade" and "marketed and promoted through the same media channels,” Gibson contests the similarity between designs is strong enough to cause “confusion, mistake, or deception” between the Gibson and Collings brands. Gibsons's second grounds for opposition is that of ‘dilution’. The company argues that in registering Collings’ headstock as a trademark, it “would be likely to impair the distinctiveness, and cause dilution by blurring” of Gibson’s most recognised headstock designs. These latest disputes follow the cease and desist letter Gibson sent to Kiesel Guitars earlier this year over its Ultra V and California Single models. MusicRadar is the number one website for music-makers of all kinds, be they guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, DJs or producers... - GEAR: We help musicians find the best gear with top-ranking gear round-ups and high-quality, authoritative reviews by a wide team of highly experienced experts. - TIPS: We also provide tuition, from bite-sized tips to advanced work-outs and guidance from recognised musicians and stars. - STARS: We talk to musicians and stars about their creative processes, and the nuts and bolts of their gear and technique. We give fans an insight into the craft of music-making that no other music website can. Was this teenage prodigy the world’s first electric guitar player? “Perfect for anyone seeking that specific '80s arena-rock vibe”: MXR Rockman X100 pedal review
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Our Church Leadership Pastor Allen Joines Pastor Allen serves Celebration Community Church as the Legacy Pastor ministering to the 55+ group through monthly meetings & events. He and his wife, Diane, have been serving since 2019. Pastor Allen and Diane believe that at any age we can make an impact for Christ, leaving a legacy that transcends time. Allen has been a lifelong learner and a follower of Christ, with forty years of ministry experience as Sunday School Teacher, Conference Speaker, Men’s Ministry Leader, Financial Consultant and serving 20 years as a Lead Pastor. Allen recently released his first book, “Discovering the Good Father.” He loves playing golf and picking his guitar and five string banjo. Allen and Diane have been married over 43 years. They enjoy time with their six grown children and eleven grandchildren. You can reach Pastor Allen through the church office by email at [email protected] or phone 717-432-5662.
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Unless you’ve been to a chiropractor before, you might wonder, “What does a visit to a chiropractor look like?” First, you can expect a thorough examination. This includes openly communicating with you to understand your symptoms and what might have caused them. A good chiropractor values your time and takes a holistic approach to treatment. Dr. Burford is widely respected for taking all the time necessary to learn about his patients’ lifestyle, work, hobbies, pain and what has brought them to his Collierville chiropractic clinic. Dr. Burford listens to his patients carefully and welcomes questions. Dr. Burford’s chiropractic office is not a place where you will be rushed in and rushed out, as patient satisfaction is of utmost importance. Second, your first visit will include x-rays to identify the potential sources of your pain. Dr. Burford may also feel your spine, move your joints and watch the way you walk to determine how he can design a treatment plan to address your pain not only in that moment but also to keep it from recurring later in life. Third, depending on your x-rays, your first visit could include a spinal adjustment or other treatments to begin alleviating your pain immediately as it often takes multiple treatment modalities to alleviate musculoskeletal pain. Ongoing Progress Monitoring To ensure that the treatment plan is working, Dr. Burford will continue to use x-rays as a guide, taking them at appropriate intervals. Dr. Burford wants to make sure you and he are both seeing progress. And, if medication is needed, a primary health care physician is right on site at the clinic to assist. The primary care doctor will even assist with sick visits, medication management, sport physicals, lab work and referrals to specialists as needed. At Dr. Burford’s Collierville chiropractic clinic, you can expect holistic care. You will be listened to thoroughly, discuss how your life is being impacted by pain, undergo a series of x-rays and other diagnostic testing to pinpoint the source of your pain, and receive a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs that could involve a combination of in-clinic and at-home treatments. Your Initial Assessment Visit Will Include: Personal visit with Dr. Burford to assess your pain and determine the source A thorough examination of your spine and other areas where you are experiencing pain A discussion about things you can do at home to alleviate your pain A conversation about what to expect during the follow-up visits A conversation about treatments as an alternative to surgery and medication A Typical Treatment Plan Could Include: Follow-up visits to treat joint and muscle pain Initial and follow-up x-rays of your upper, middle and lower spine
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Scarecrows are meant to scare away birds like crows, especially during harvest season. But if your little ones are a bit scared of them too, check out this Rocking Scarecrow Craft! It's so cute that kids find it adorable instead of scary. Plus, they can practice important Kindergarten skills while making it! My Pre-K Box: The number 1 subscription box for preschoolers! My Pre-K Box is an educational subscription box for preschoolers filled with different learning activities for math and literacy skills! Each box is based on a different theme and is focused on play-based learning. Your kids will love exploring new activities each month while practicing kindergarten readiness skills! Aside from being a popular fall and harvest icon, scarecrows are also commonly seen on Halloween too! And if you’re looking for cute but less scary Halloween-y stuff for kids, this one is perfect! This Print & Go Rocking Scarecrow Craft is a great fall, harvest, and Halloween activity for kids - and it’s so easy to do, especially with our printable! Just print, cut, and assemble, and you’re done. Gather the materials, and let’s start crafting! Materials for the Rocking Scarecrow Craft: - Print & Go Rocking Scarecrow Craft - paper or cardstock - crayons (if you will be using the black and white template) Before we start… Here is a welcome gift! Check out our Print & Go Fall Leaf Stained Glass Artwork template! It is perfect for this fall and harvest season, to match the rocking scarecrow! Just print and paint, and you'll have a beautiful fall leaf painting on a glass stained artwork. You can also do this on a transparent plastic sheet and use it as a suncatcher! Read more about the Print & Go Fall Leaf Stained Glass Artwork here, or grab a copy of the template now! | Procedures in making your own Rocking Scarecrow! Step 1 Download and print Print & Go Rocking Scarecrow Craft. You can choose from the two versions included in the printable - it has a colored and a black and white version. Step 2 Use a scissor to cut out the scarecrow parts! Follow the outline. Be sure to assist your kids when cutting out small parts. Step 3 Get the orange half-circle and fold it in half, following the broken lines in the middle. Then, use glue to close the left side, leaving the bottom part open. Step 4 Attach the scarecrow’s clothes. Use the broken lines as your guide. Step 5 Now, let’s add the scarecrow’s head! Step 6 Complete the scarecrow by adding its arms. Now your rocking scarecrow is complete! Slightly open the bottom part to keep it standing and just tap the sides and it will begin rocking back and forth! Looking for a Thanksgiving activity for kids? We have the perfect freebie for you! Grab a copy of our Print & Go Gratitude Activities, which are perfect for children aged 3-5! They will help your preschooler find and name things in their life that they are grateful and thankful for! It includes a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt and a Tree of Gratitude. | What will your child learn while making the Rocking Scarecrow? The Rocking Scarecrow Craft can help your little ones improve their hand muscle strength by cutting, folding, picking up small parts, and gluing them together! How? As their little hands work on this craft, their hand muscles get the “practice” it needs to be stronger to improve dexterity. Of course, working on this single craft will not be able to “instantly” make them good, but with regular practice using our fun and enjoyable printables, they’ll surely learn faster! If your little one enjoyed making this Rocking Scarecrow Craft, he surely has a knack for fun and exciting crafts! Why not delight him EVERY MONTH with new surprises from My Pre-K Box?! Our boxes are filled with fun crafts and lots of exciting hands-on activities! Each month features a new theme, which lots of kids look forward to. You can get one by subscribing to My Pre-K Box - the best subscription box for preschoolers! Our hands-on learning tools are play-based, targeting math and literacy skills. It also includes sensory play, fun thematic crafts, and a grownup guide. The games and activities in My Pre-K Boxes are made with love and guaranteed to be of top quality. It is also kid-and-adult-friendly, very practical, and reusable! If your child has siblings, it can be shared and can be used again and again! We also offer duplicates of the crafts, since these are mostly not reusable. You can get a duplicate for his/her siblings for only $3.25 a month! Craft lovers can also subscribe to our Craft Lovers Upgrade, which comes with more fun crafts and two additional arts and crafts activities for just $4.25 per child. With all the fun and exciting activities inside My Pre-K Box, your child won’t even notice he’s learning a lot! And as parents, we wouldn't have to worry about the hassle of researching, planning, and making the activities! We can simply guide and watch them learn in the convenience of our home - with the help of My Pre-K Box! Got your Rocking Scarecrow Craft? Share with us your output by using the hashtag #myprekbox! We’d love to see kids learn and enjoy our printables. And be sure to subscribe to our Facebook and Instagram pages to learn more about our products and get important updates and promos. See you there! Haven’t Tried My Pre-K Box Yet? My Pre-K Box is the best subscription box for kids 3-5 years of age! Everything you need to play, create, explore, learn, laugh, and enjoy! |
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Arrival in Bali and Day at Leisure On touching base at Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar), you will be welcomed by our English talking driver. Unwind as you are moved to the lodging/manor in a private cooled vehicle. Spend the remainder of the day at relaxation in and around the inn with free transport (recreation exercises are excluded in the bundle). Uluwatu and Kuta Shopping Tour (8 Hours) and Candle Light Dinner After a luscious breakfast, be set up for a 8-hour visit. Our English talking driver will move you from the inn to Kuta Beach, famous for its extended length of sparkling sand and huge waves ideal for surfing. You can likewise investigate the enormous shopping center and market around. After Kuta, the driver will take you to Padang Beach, an ideal spot to unwind in the sun-kissed sand or take a plunge free waters. You can appreciate a lunch of your decision in the close-by region. After lunch, head to Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Bali, well known for the brilliant statue of Hindu god Vishnu, riding on Garuda back. It is likewise mainstream for craftsmanship and social exhibitions and shows. Early night, visit Uluwatu Temple, known for the superb environment. At around 06:30 pm, our driver will drop you back to the inn. Appreciate the remainder of the day in the lodging. A flame light supper will be masterminded you at the lodging. As you relish the supper, appreciate the cool night breeze, sentimental vibes and quiet air. Nusa Penida Island Full Day Tour (10 Hours) On this day, visit the wonderful island of Nusa Penida. This day outing incorporates your quick pontoon tickets. Our driver will be there at the lodging with private cooled vehicle at 06:00 am. Appreciate the drive to Sanur Habour. On entry, our driver will help you to board the quick pontoon to Nusa Penida Island. Investigate well known attractions in Nusa Penida with a private vehicle driver and delectable, set menu lunch. You will visit Angel Billabong, Broken Beach and the Kelingking precipice before lunch. After lunch, prepare to investigate Crystal Bay, known for its quiet quality and fabulous magnificence. Gem Bay is an ideal site for swimming. You will have the alternative to experience Snorkeling at Crystal Beach. Appreciate a beverage here and unwind until you board your pontoon back to Bali. Villa Transfer and Ubud Kintamani Volcano Tour (10 Hours) Travel from the lodging for a 10-hour visit with our English talking driver. According to the agenda, the prescribed get time is 09:00 am, yet it very well may be changed on your solicitation. Our first goal is Tohpati Village well known for Bali Batik Wand Weaving Center. After this, visit Celuk Village, a customary Balinese town known for its uniqueness underway of gold and silver painstaking work. Afterward, our driver will take you to Tegenungan Waterfall, a delightful site, well-suited for nature darlings. You will likewise visit Kintamani Village and watch the dynamic Mt Batur spring of gushing lava and Lake Batur from the top. Appreciate a delicious lunch in one of the eateries found adjacent. After lunch, visit Tegallalang Rice Terrace on your way back to Ubud and appreciate the excellent view. Likewise visit espresso ranch for the most celebrated espresso on the planet, the Kopi Luwak Coffee. At around 7 pm, our driver will take you to your private pool manor. Registration and go through the night in the estate. Day at Leisure Appreciate this day at relaxation or investigate the wonders of Bedugul, a mountain lake resort region and Tanah Lot Temple, known for the terrific dusk setting (discretionary with additional charges). You can likewise choose a lot more experience and touring exercises in the wake of talking about with our agent. Your voyage through Bali closes today. Relish a delectable breakfast at the inn and invest some energy at relaxation. At long last, travel to the air terminal in a private vehicle.
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Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr. Miroslav Naydenov will open the International Exhibition Eco & Bio Expo tomorrow, 14 September 2011, at 13.00 hrs in the lobby of the National Palace of Culture. Ministry of Agriculture and Food will be presented with its information stand for Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. Experts from the Ministry, as well as representatives of the State Fund "Agriculture" and the National Advisory Service Fund, will introduce visitors on spot with the ways of investment and financing under the program. They will inform the citizens of recent developments in measures affecting various sectors, particularly agriculture and organic farming, as well as the forthcoming application acceptance under the program. The aim of the exhibition is to highlight the vital role of the development of organic production and to assist companies and organizations to find their market niche in this sector by making contacts with Bulgarian and international partners. The exhibition will introduce organic and natural products, sustainable technologies, services, certification organizations, literature, information, practical advice etc.
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It’s becoming a very sweet year for MTN users in Nigeria, first it was the N50 for 200MB Cheat and now it’s a whooping free 200mb worth of data and this time it comes with 5 minutes to call all networks. Let me give you guys a breakdown and short gist about what brought to existence of this sudden free 200mb by MTN Nigeria that happen to be the largest mobile telecommunications operator in Nigeria. They just freshly announced that they will celebrate their 20th anniversary on the 8th of August 2021. Also as disclosed in MTN Nigeria’s unaudited monetary/financial statements for this half year, Karl Toriola the Chief Executive Officer [ C.E.O ] of MTN Nigeria made known to us that the telecom company will now contribute in Nigeria’s Road Infrastructure Tax Credit (RITC) Scheme. Therefore celebration got triggered when MTN subscribers surprisingly began receiving a whooping free 200MB bonus worth of data on their various MTN line. But If unluckily you are yet to receive your own bonus I urge you to simply relax and kindly wait for yours but make sure so far you have been active on the MTN line meaning you have been using your line to browse the internet and make or receive calls. You to make it more worth it, MTN thoughtfully attached an extra bonus of five [ 5 ] minutes free call to any network worldwide. SHORT MTN HISTORY THAT GAVE BIRTH TO THE MTN FREE 200MB DATA The now popular Telecommunication Network in Nigeria ” MTN ” started it’s services on 8th of August, 2001. Since MTN started, MTN has steadily deployed its unmatched services across Nigeria, connecting approximately 69 million people in communities across the country with each other and the world. MTN Nigeria currently provides services in 223 cities and towns, more than 10,000 villages and communities and a growing number of highways across the country, spanning the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. HOW TO CHECK IF YOU’VE GOTTEN YOUR FREE 200MB DATA BONUS AND FREE 5MINS TO CALL FROM MTN There’s no special code, action or settings for this, but you might want to dial *556# to check if you’ve gotten yours. If you haven’t just relax and kindly wait ok because today hasn’t gone. #NOTE : This bonus offer is purposely for active MTN customers only. CONNECT WITH US : JOIN US ON TELEGRAM @ #TELEGRAM JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE @ #FACEBOOK/NAIRATECHS1 JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP @ #NAIRATECHS-FACEBOOK-GROUP JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP @ #NAIRATECHS-WHATSAPP-GROUP
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Admittedly, most CalPERS board members have been working hard at imitating potted plants. The rare exceptions that attempt to perform their constitutionally-mandated jobs as fiduciaries, like JJ Jelincic and now Margaret Brown, are subjected to CalPERS-orchestrated attacks in the press and petty hazing. However, in a brazen power grab, the staff is about to have the board sign away its remaining power, even though the board members cannot escape their legal responsibilities by saying, “Oh, those CalPERS people did it. How was I supposed to know?” Yet the board is about to go officially into head in the sand mode despite the fact that it is becoming even more clear that leaving the staff on auto-pilot leads to abuse. Tony Butka of LA CityWatch has a good piece out on this power grab: COVID-19 or the CalPERS Board – Which is Worse?. We’ll turn to it later in the post. The latest example is the fiasco of Chief Investment Officer Ben Meng failing to tell the board about his decision to exit two tail risk investments just as they were about to turn spectacularly profitable. These hedges were intended to reduce the damage of a market downdraft, to the tune of over $1 billion in missed gains. The only reason CalPERS didn’t suffer from even more egg on its face was the manager of the smaller exposure begged CalPERS to delay the wind-down, with the result that CalPERS had a bit of unintended protection through the end of March. On top of that, Nassim Nicholas Taleb alleges that Meng flagrantly misrepresented the cost and benefits of what Meng claimed were superior and lower cost alternatives to the abandoned hedges. Taleb does not dispute that the two approaches, long dated Treasuries and factor-weighted equity investing, blunted CalPERS losses by $11 billion this year. But Taleb called out Meng for fibbing about the cost, which was sacrificing roughly $30 billion in investment profits last year. That leaves CalPERS net $19 billion worse off than if Meng had left things alone. In combination with the $1 billion in sacrificed tail risk profits, should we start calling Meng CalPERS’ $20 billion wrong way man? The issue here isn’t simply that Meng made poor investment calls. Even storied investors make mistakes. It is that Meng looks to have exceeded his authority by firing the tail risk managers without informing the board or even CalPERS’ consultant, Wilshire Associates. He then lied about it to the board, beneficiaries, and California taxpayers when asked a direct question at the March board meeting. Meng then went further in the “cover up is worse than the crime” territory via claiming his supposedly better risk mitigation strategy made even more than the lost in the hedge fiasco. Taleb exposed that as false by showing that all in, it was a big turkey. Taleb is in a position to know that pretty well because CalPERS’ asset allocation major domo left just this month for Universa, the fund with which Taleb is affiliated, so Taleb has a good idea of how CalPERS was implementing its strategies. So CalPERS has its top investment official defying normal requirements and sound investment practice by ignoring the advice of CalPERS’ expert, Wilshire, and ditching the hedges.1 And this defective decision process blew up with surprising speed. What other risk bombs might be about to go off? Yet with CalPERS having even more visible management problems than ever, and at the worst possible time, when the world economy is falling off a cliff and recovery could be many years away, the board is about to go into hands off the wheels mode. We’ll go over the details shortly, but the votes on the board’s abdication are set to take place first in the Investment Committee on Monday, April 20, and then before the full board on Wednesday. You can see how Marcie Frost orchestrated this coup. First she persuaded the board to meet fewer times a year, pushing it further out of the picture. Then she got them to agree to shrink the Investment Committee, knowing that the only board member who is vigilant and reasonably clued in, would be excluded, since the other board members are allergic to asking staff questions. Can’t harsh their mellow! As Butka put it: ….faced with relatively low return on investments, the institution, has adopted a siege mentality, with the key executive staff manipulating a compliant Board to hide the real inner workings of CalPERS. As well as its problems and failures… [It] raises questions as to whether the CalPERS Board members are simply toadies to the staff, instead of doing their fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries and taxpayers who fund the institution. The Staff’s Plan to Get the Board to Resign So let’s now look at the CalPERS board’s death warrant. As regular readers know, the CalPERS board has been abandoning any pretense that it supervises staff. It has been handing over more and more power to the staff in the form of increasing its “delegated authority,” as in how much the staff can spend on investments without getting board approval. Committee chairmen also regularly tolerate staff insubordination by not calling staff out when they fail to report back on certain matters. As JJ Jelinic summed it up, Only Private Equity and Real Estate have staff delegation limits in their policy. Other than that there are no limits on staff. However, staff cannot just overturn Board decisions on asset allocation and risk levels. At least until April when the Board will withdraw its limited control. As Jelincic alludes, the board does have some remaining points of intervention, such as investment manager selection. That has proven to be extremely important. Remember that CalPERS was planning to hand over its entire private equity program to BlackRock, even though that would clearly increase costs with no reason to expect improved performance. The need to discuss this and other parts of the ever shape-shifting “private equity new business model” to the board provided enough transparency for the idea to become bogged down under the weight of its internal conflicts. We’ve embedded the key document at the end of this post. This section shows how the Board is giving up virtually all investment supervision and setting itself up simply to hear staff pleasantries and vote in favor of them: In all seriousness, what is there left for the board to do? It is no longer “conducting” asset allocation but merely waving through what staff wants to do. It no longer have any say over strategies within asset classes. Recall that CalPERS made a costly mistake a few years back in deciding to considerably reduce the number of private equity fund managers and concentrate on fewer and bigger managers. The board won’t have any ability to review or challenge changes like these. Similarly, giving up the authority to “Oversee selection process and performance of investment partners, managers and consultants” makes clear the Investment Committee is just a big charade. It is alarming to see the board ceding “Oversee investment office risk assessment and control environment.” As we’ve described, CalPERS already has a defective risk management structure, with risk control reporting to the Chief Investment Officer rather than the General Counsel or the CEO. This is the same bad approach that led to the JP Morgan London Whale fiasco. At least risk control now has what organizational management types like to call a dotted line relationship to the board, a limited window in. That is set to go. And in keeping with the wrong-headedness of this exercise, the next section, on page 3 of the embed below, strikes out all of the requirements from the California Constitution. The CalPERS board in theory cannot abandon these obligations, but putting them next to the board’s clear abandonment of its role evidently makes the contradiction too obvious: And don’t kid yourself that the board can also delegate its duties to staff. Those responsibilities are always and ever the board’s. Per Article 16 sec. 17(a) of the California Constitution (emphasis ours): The retirement board of a public pension or retirement system shall have the sole and exclusive fiduciary responsibility over the assets of the public pension or retirement system. As former prosecutor, now prominent retiree David in Santa Cruz warned: This means that when the members eventually see their contributions increased and the beneficiaries eventually have their benefits cut, and are looking for someone to sue, it is the individual board members who will be sued personally. Then Jones will also discover that the E&O “self-insurance” that the CalPERS CAFR reveals is not reserved — as required by both state and common law — provides as much coverage as the Emperor’s New Clothes. It’s always a bad idea for a fiduciary to involve him or herself in a cover-up. It’s doubtful that a future governor or legislature tasked with bailing-out the fund will be much interested in bailing-out the current board from personal bankruptcy when they so blatantly ignore their duty to hold managers accountable. CalPERS Elected Board Members Thumb Noses at Public by Taking Time Off Via Shedding Duties While Lying to Employers and the Public The fact that the Investment Committee, far and away the most important and time-consuming activity of the board, is meeting less often, dumped some members and is about to dump pretty much everything it once did, begs the question as to why board members (for the ones that are current government employees) are being compensated in the form of undeserved paid vacations at CalPERS’ expense. Six of the 13 board members are elected by beneficiaries. One seat is for a retiree. Of the rest, at least three and potentially all five of the rest are held by active employees. These employees get “release time” from their employers to (supposedly) work on the board (it’s formally called employer reimbursement). The theory is that the board member works for CalPERS X% of the time and CalPERS reimburses them for that. In a show of utter disrespect to the public, the requests for release time authorization are also scheduled for the board meetings next week. Yet most board members are asking for the same or increased “release time” despite the fact that they are clearly doing vastly less than they used to. Specifically: All are vastly in excess of actual board meeting time. The “release time” presupposes that board members are carefully reviewing all the materials the staff sends prior to board meetings. From the caliber of discussions, it is evident never happens save for the board members that staff treats as dissidents and has successfully gotten the rest of the board to treat as pariahs). At Butka noted: Just go look at the video recording of any meeting and look for any questioning of staff by Board members on anything. Good luck finding any fiduciary oversight. More like a bunch of crash test dummies. In addition, the ability of the board to do anything between board meetings is severely circumscribed by the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, which is designed to bar deliberations outside of formal meetings with stipulated notices and disclosures. On top of that, the reality is for any desk job, it is hard for employers to make use of the remaining <30% or less time (recall that ~10% is vacation, so the remaining work time is <20% of total man days/year). So in many cases, employers don’t ask the CalPERS board member to take on meaningful work the balance of their time (this was clearly the case for long-standing board member Priya Mathur). So it is no accident that Rob Feckner asks for far more release time than anyone else (95%). He is a glazier, meaning he fixes broken windows. That’s one of the few things an employer could readily arrange to be done on an ad hoc basis for a few days total every month. Notice that staff provides cover for these ludicrous number in the form of “baselines” that are out of date by showing 12 months of board meetings when the board went to 10 several years ago and has now cut that further. The matter of release time may seem trivial compared to the utter abdication of duty. But it’s the sort of thing that sticks in the craw of the beneficiaries who vote for candidates for these seats, and even more so to employers, who resent how increases in CalPERS contributions were breaking their budgets even before the coronavirus came also to crush their revenues. There is a tiny silver lining to the coronacrisis. CalPERS will, for the first time, read e-mailed public comments into the record during the board meeting. They to be limited to roughly three minutes of speaking time. Please, if you are a CalPERS beneficiary or a California resident, give CalPERS a piece of your mind! State that you firmly oppose the reduction of board investment oversight as a rejection of its fiduciary duty. The more voices speak out, the better the odds of beating back these abuses. We have the rare luck of the wind of deserved bad press at our backs. From CalPERS: Individuals present at the CalPERS auditorium may provide public comment on agenda items at the time each item is heard. Members of the public may also submit written public comments by email to [email protected]. Written public comments should note the meeting and agenda item the comments relate to and shall be read into the record at the time the corresponding agenda item is heard. All public comments shall be subject to CalPERS Pusblic Comment Regulation (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 2, § 552.1.) Be sure to check the board vote on April 20, because you have two shots at defeating these changes. Even if they are approved at the Investment Committee on April 20, they still need to be approved by the full board on April 22. So you may need to submit a second round of critical comments and perhaps enlist even more friends and colleagues to join you. Give them a piece of your mind! And please circulate this post widely and ask everyone you know to do the same! 1 It may seem I am making overmuch of this point, but the key to avoiding liability as a board or executive is acting in accordance with expert advice, and papering your files very well as to why if you choose to ignore it. Meng is violating bedrock practices in blowing off Wilshire’s recommendation. As we can see from the his talk in this post, Meng did not have independent expert advice that diverged with Wilshire’s view based on looking at the performance of the two funds and how they managed their hedges. Instead, all he could muster were two articles, neither specific to these managers, and one not rising to the level of being academic work. 00 CalPERS Board Suicide Pact
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Romeo and Duet: release date of ITV musical dating show, who is host Oti Mabuse, trailer, what is it about? This is everything you need to know about the new series. What is the new dating show? Romeo & Duet is a new dating show from ITV which combines the format of a classic blind dating show and a singing competition. Hide AdThe show will see single singers attempt to woo a contestant down from the balcony with just a song - the two won’t see each other face to face unless the participant being serenaded decides to come down the balcony to meet their potential match. The newly formed couple will then go off on a duet date to learn a duet before they return to the stage to compete in a singing competition, facing off against the other couples formed on the show. The winning couple will then be whisked away on another date to see if they are a true match after all. Is there a trailer? The official ITV Twitter account tweeted a trailer for the new dating show, which you can see here. Hide AdWho is host Oti Mabuse? You’ll likely recognise Mabuse as one of the professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing, after making her debut in 2015. She has claimed the Glitterball trophy twice - once in 2019 with Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and again the following year in 2020 with comedian Billy Bailey. Mabuse was born in South Africa and, prior to embarking on her journey as a professional dancer, had studied civil engineering. Mabuse, along with her sister Motsi, who you may know as a judge on the Strictly Come Dancing panel, began dancing at a young age. Hide AdShe has won the South African Latin American Championship eight times, and has a number of other dancing titles under her belt, including third place in the World Cup Freestyle Latin in 2014, second place at the European Championship Latin in 2014 and first place in German Championship PD Freestyle Latin. As well as appearing on Strictly Come Dancing, Mabuse has also taken part in the German equivalent of the show called Let’s Dance as both a professional dancer and a judge. She was also a dance captain on The Greatest Dancer, and in 2021 was a panellist on The Masked Dancer. In 2014, Mabuse married her husband, Romanian dancer Marius Lepure. The two currently live in London. What has Oti Mabuse said about the new show? Mabuse has described the new series as a “fun dating show that is crossed with music and singing”, calling it the “perfect entertainment show for the whole family”. Hide AdTalking about stepping up as a host on Romeo & Duet, Mabuse said: “I’m so excited to be part of Romeo & Duet. “It’s always been a dream of mine to host so this is a real pinch me moment, and it’s a blessing for me to finally be able to share this news. I honestly can’t wait to get started! “It’s about love with a little bit of a twist and showcase of talent, it’s fresh and fun, and I hope everyone’s going to love it as much as I do. “Thank you to Katie Rawcliffe, Mel Crawford and Joe Mace for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity.” Hide AdWhen asked if she thought that the show could spell true love for its contestants, she said: “Not all of them do find love [but] some of them you can genuinely see it through the screen. “We could feel it, definitely, when we were watching and just experiencing the whole thing. [We could tell when] they had the most chemistry and that they’re going to get on really well.” When is Romeo and Duet on TV? The first episode of Romeo and Duet will air tonight, Saturday 16 April at 7pm on ITV. Subsequent episodes will air at the same time on ITV each Saturday. There will be seven episodes in total of the first season of the new show.
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How much is too much, when it comes to the number of fire departments in Connecticut? A state legislator has proposed studying that, and how to eliminate current roadblocks to combining departments. Right now our state has more than 300 fire departments serving 169 towns and cities. Over the years NBC Connecticut Investigates has documented how this has become an issue in some places, whether it’s overlapping services, a lack of volunteers, or a lack of community oversight. Get top local stories in Connecticut delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC Connecticut's News Headlines newsletter. State Rep. Tom Arnone of Enfield said one of the biggest issues with combining departments or consolidating services is that it often requires a vote by the legislature to make any changes to who oversees fire departments, which communities they serve, and how they get their operating funds. He said he wants to study ways to eliminate those barriers. “It's a very arduous task it needs to be streamlined it needs to be easier for these small departments to go through that process maybe it just needs to go through a commission for the state of Connecticut, instead of the whole entire legislature,” Arnone said. Arnone wants to make clear though, he does not believe a majority of our fire departments need to merge. Rather, he thinks there are opportunities to share expensive equipment and other items that cannot be done currently. “They give us a great service for a great price and I don't think the issue right now is taxes, the issue is manpower and the amount of equipment,” Arnone said. Bob Duval with the Connecticut Fire Chief’s Association said his organization does not oppose combining resources - his members just want chiefs, firefighters, and the public to have a seat at the table. “There's formal consolidation and mergers and then there's informal handshakes that we're going to help each other out fire service has been doing that for 200 plus years. It's reasonable to ask that everyone involved has some say in the matter it may be difficult if one of the parties involved is limited or has their hands tied,” Duval said. The fire department study bill received unanimous support as it made its way out of the legislature’s planning and development committee. The next step would be for the full legislature to take it up for a vote.
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Nine people have been indicted in a child sex trafficking case involving a teen girl found on a boat docked at a Long Island marina following a nearly monthlong disappearance. The seven men and two women pleaded not guilty during their arraignments in Suffolk County court in Riverhead on Thursday, according to Timothy Finnerty, a court spokesperson. They face a range of charges, including child sex trafficking, kidnapping, rape and endangering the welfare of the child, online court records show. Prosecutors told the judge the defendants took advantage of a vulnerable 14-year-old, raping her multiple times and marketing her for sex. The teen, who is not being named because she is a minor, disappeared for about 25 days. She was seen on surveillance video leaving her house on Long Island and getting into a car on Dec. 9. She was eventually found by her father on a yacht docked at a marina in Islip on Jan. 3. The father has told local news outlets he received an anonymous tip about his daughter’s location after posting about her disappearance on social media and offering a reward of up to $15,000. Among Thursday’s defendants was Daniel Burke, a Long Island man who prosecutors say was among the men who had sex with the teen. The 63-year-old faces kidnapping, rape and other charges. In laying out their timeline of events, prosecutors said the victim met Burke in front of a deli, where he allegedly gave her crack cocaine in exchange for sex. The same thing happened with 61-year-old Robert Eccleston, prosecutors said, and 47-year-old Bunice Knight was accused of trading drugs for sex with the teen as well. “Fortunately our justice system is based on facts and evidence,” Oscar Crisafio, Burke’s lawyer, said in an emailed statement. “And the evidence in this case, in the words of the actual complainant, suggests that she was never held against her will.” Ralph Knowles, another Long Island resident, was charged with rape and other counts, according to online court records. “Ralph looks forward to receiving discovery in a timely manner and his day in court where the truth will prevail,” his lawyer Chase Brown said in an emailed statement. Prosecutors said in court that the teen got into a car with 35-year-old Alton Harrell, not wearing a jacket or any shoes. Harrell pleaded not guilty to 11 charges, including kidnapping and rape. Also accused of raping the girl was 20-year-old Kevin McDonald, who pleaded not guilty. "My client is a 20-year-old with no record he has no affiliation with anyone else in this indictment," said McDonald's attorney, Melissa Aguanno. The owner of the boat on which the girl was found, 64-year-old Francis Buckheit, was charged with kidnapping and rape. He allegedly told police he loved the girl, but his attorney claimed his client believed she was 19. "The complainant in this case was free to come and go at any point and time while she was staying on the boat. And she did come and go at free will while she was on that boat," said Buckheit's attorney, Danielle Papa. It wasn't just men who allegedly victimized the girl, however. Police charged 34-year-old Elizabeth Hunter, who is a mother herself, with child pornography for taking photos of the girl to promote prostitution. Jacquelyn Comiskey, 52, faces child sex trafficking charges as well. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney did not address the open case directly, but spoke about it in general terms. "If we see someone who is a predator, abuser or drug dealer, they have a way of finding vulnerable people and exploiting them," Tierney said. Three of accused were remanded to the county jail Thursday, while the six others had their previously set bail increased by the judge. Three additional defendants have also been charged in connection with the case, but are not included in the initial indictment. Among those not yet arrested is a staffer at a state mental health facility who prosecutors say groped the girl while she was receiving inpatient treatment following the ordeal. He’s been charged with criminal sexual contact with a person incapable of consent and endangering the welfare of a child. Each of the suspects facing charges have court dates scheduled for March. Both of the girls' parents were in court on Thursday, but neither spoke with reporters.
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From Comcast SportsNetDETROIT (AP) -- Andrew Luck was down to his last shot and his final option to lead the Indianapolis Colts to victory.Luck dropped back, then moved up to avoid pressure and buy time for a teammate to get open, tossed a short pass to Donnie Avery, and the receiver did the rest -- racing untouched for a 14-yard touchdown and giving the Colts a 35-33 comeback win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday."You always hesitate throwing the ball not in the end zone, for fear of the clock running out with a guy in bounds," Luck said. "Took the calculated risk that Donnie could get there in the end zone, and he did."Luck made all the right moves when it mattered most, making his transition from Stanford to the NFL look relatively smooth to help Indy win a game in a way it hasn't since just after his 1st birthday.The last time the Colts scored a game-winning TD with no time remaining on the clock was Sept. 30, 1990, according to STATS LLC, to beat Philadelphia 24-23.Luck has won more games (eight) than any rookie quarterback drafted No. 1 overall in the Super Bowl era. He broke the mark by Sam Bradford, who helped St. Louis win seven games two years ago, and also surpassed Jim Plunkett in New England during the 1971 season.The Colts (8-4) stayed in control of the AFC wild-card race by winning for the sixth time in seven games. Luck helped them move a step closer toward being in the playoffs for the 10th time in 11 seasons, only this time without Peyton Manning."Some teams find ways to win," Indy interim coach Bruce Arian said. "Others don't."The Lions (4-8) lost for the fourth straight time, including three in a row at home after leading in the final quarter.They're the first team to lose three straight games when leading with 2 minutes left in regulation since San Diego did it in 2000, according to STATS LLC, and the first since at least 1983 to blow leads that late in three home games in a row."This is a tough league for tough people, and we'll find out now who is tough," Detroit coach Jim Schwartz said.Luck is -- that's for sure.Ndamukong Suh, who was fined 30,000 for kicking Houston quarterback Matt Schaub last week, sacked Luck on his first snap and he was hit and hurried many more times by a hard-rushing frontOn the game-winning play, though, Detroit let Luck run through a slowly collapsing pocket as the final seconds ticked away and he took advantage."If the pass rush does their job, he doesn't get free the scramble and he never finds that receiver," Schwartz said. "All game, we focused on taking away his step-up lanes, and then on the last play, we don't do it."Luck, who was 24 of 54 for 391 yards with four TD passes, made up for matching a season-high three interceptions by doubling his previous season high with his final TD on the winning, fourth-down play that started with 3 seconds left.He had two interceptions in the first half and threw a third in the fourth quarter. He has thrown 13 of his 16 interceptions on the road.Fellow rookie T.Y. Hilton had six receptions for 100 yards and Avery had five catches for 91 yards and two scores, the first of which gave the Colts their only lead -- until his second one won the game."I had no choice but to score," Avery said. "It was the slowest 11 yards that I ever felt like I ran."Calvin Johnson had a career-high 13 receptions for 171 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown that gave Detroit a 30-21 lead late in the third quarter. Johnson made a one-handed grab that set up Mikel Leshoure's TD in the second quarter. Johnson had at least 125 yards receiving for the fifth straight game, matching an NFL record set in 1966 by Pat Studstill with the Lions."Calvin Johnson is always a bright spot," Schwartz said. "Maybe I should have had him on defense for the last play."Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick overall in 2009, was 27 of 46 for 313 yards with two TDs and an interception late in the first half that hurt his team's chances of adding to its 24-13 lead.Stafford also missed Johnson at times late in the game, including on the Lions' last scoring drive when he threw behind him in the end zone and that led to Jason Hanson's fourth field goal that gave them a 33-21 lead with 8:41 left.Luck threw his third TD pass to LaVon Brazill to make it 33-28 with 2:39 left. Then, Nick Harris' poor punt from the 50 gave Luck the ball at his 25 with 1:07 left and no timeouts and the quarterback pulled off another dramatic finish.NOTES:Lions WR Ryan Broyles (right knee) left the game, leaving the team thin at the position because it left Titus Young inactive because of his behavior and previously lost Nate Burleson to a season-ending knee injury. ... Colts OL Joe Reitz left in the first quarter and didn't return after undergoing a concussion evaluation. ... Indy rookie TE Coby Fleener, who missed the previous four games with a shoulder injury, made a twisting, 26-yard TD catch in the second quarter. ... Tigers star Miguel Cabrera was wearing a Suh jersey, as one of his guests at the game. Stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Bay Area and California sports teams! Sign up here for our All Access Daily newsletter.
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We hope that you are pleased with the service you have received and that you never have reason to feel concerned about our services. However, if you do have an issue, the best thing to do is speak with a senior member of the team, either the Senior Nurse in charge or the Matron on duty. If you do this as soon as possible we can hopefully resolve the matter immediately. We understand that you may not feel comfortable doing this, or it may not be the right time. In which case, please contact the Patient Experience Team. You may not wish to raise a complaint but would like us to be aware of an issue and try to make it right. In this case, our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) will deal with your concerns and try to resolve these for you as quickly as possible. To raise a concern, you can: • Complete the form selecting ‘raising a concern’ • Pop in to see the PALS team in the PALS office (Frome Room), Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:30, Gate 18, Brunel building, Southmead Hospital – outside of these hours please call and leave a message or email us and we will contact you within two working days. • Email [email protected] • Call 0117 414 4569 If you are unhappy with the treatment or service you have received and you would like this to be formally investigated and responded to, you have the right to make a complaint. Making a complaint helps us to see where we can improve and make positive changes. Please note the complaints process takes around 35 working days. To make a formal complaint you can: • Complete the form selecting ‘making a complaint’ • Email [email protected] • Call 0117 414 4567 • Write to: If you wish to see a copy of the complaints policy, please contact [email protected] Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire is your local, independent health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, they want to hear about your experiences. Healthwatch has the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care. They also help people find reliable and trustworthy information and advice. Share your views by completing a feedback form based on the area you live in. Healthwatch collect demographic information but your personal details will never be passed on to any service without your consent.
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Arizona law requires certain licensed health care facilities and licensed health care providers to make the direct pay prices for a certain specified number of their most commonly used codes (facilities) or most commonly provided services (providers) available. Accordingly, NCCH offers an online list of shoppable services and chargemaster: You may find this information of particular interest if you: - Are uninsured - Are enrolled in a health insurance plan that is not contracted with Northern Cochise Community Hospital - Intend to pay directly for your health care services at Northern Community Hospital For specific information about the amount you will owe for the services you receive, please contact Patient Financial Services, (520) 766-6504, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday No Surprises Act The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has instituted regulations to protect patients from surprise medical bills. More details on the No Surprises Act can be found at https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises. The No Surprises Act protects patients with insurance through an employer, individual health plan or Health Insurance Marketplace from balance billing for designated services. Details of these balance billing protections can be found in this CMS Disclosure (PDF). Patients with no insurance will be provided a good-faith estimate for pre-scheduled appointments.
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In 2019 a Canadian pipeline approached NDT Global to better understand the of two 12" pipeline segments totaling 290 km (180 miles) within their natural gas system. Previous inspections utilizing alternative technologies identified possible cracking threats, but a more detailed inspection was required to confirm the extent of the threats they needed to remediate. By successfully applying ultrasonic inspection technology, the operator could gather a full range of potential indications in both the pipe body and long seam locations.The challenge with applying a based technology in a gas pipeline is the requirement of a liquid coupling medium to ensure compatibility of the UT detection technology. Inserting a liquid into a gas pipeline is costly and not an ideal situation for operators. With stringent requirements for their customer’s delivered gas, outage times on the system can create impacts to downstream delivery points.It is also important to consider the type of liquid used as each will have varying degrees of requirements to ensure the return to full gas operation is smooth with no degradation to the product being delivered.
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ENJOY fast&free shipping services from our UK, US, Australia based offices. Neatie offers free shipping for orders to most of the worldwide countries including UK, US, Australia, Cananda, China, France, Germany, Italy, and all the main EU countries. We are aiming to deliver 90% of our orders to yourdoors within 1 ~ 2 weeks after your payment. This time frame covers the whole handmaking period which is a compliated and time-consuming process of modelling, cutting, engraving and plating etc, and a shipping period. (Please pay attention that every order will be handcrafted by Neatie as artwork and no any machine will be used.) Order delivery are often delayed in busy season like Christmas, but most of them will be reaching you within two weeks. Furthermore a faster delivery service is also available based on a £15 or $20 extra charge.This usually cuts the whole delivery process to within one week as you will be allowed jumped in the queue as premium service. But no exact timeline can be guaranteed by Neatie. How to make custom order (Personalised Jewellery) Simply visit custom order page here: http://www.neatie.com/DIY-Jewellery Please select the options on the above page and finish the payment online. That's compulsory before we can start any handmaking process. Please be aware that once we start the handmaking process, refund requests will not be accepted due to the custom made attribute. Therefore, please make sure that you are satisfied with your own design before submitting them to Neatie.com.
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IUEC Mechanic Required Continuing Education 2023 Deadline Draws Near As the year draws to a close, IUEC Mechanics are reaching the cutoff date (12/31/2023) to complete their mandatory continuing education. As per the agreement, every year Mechanics are required to carry out eight (8) hours of online continuing education from NEIEP’s curriculum. With this important deadline fast approaching, we thought it would be a good idea to lay out answers to the most common questions in relation to the IUEC Mechanic Required Continuing Education (CE) so Mechanics can complete their hours and look toward a fresh CE offering in 2024. Who Needs Mechanic Required CE? The Mechanic Required CE is an annual requirement that must be completed by all Mechanics who passed the Mechanic Exam on or after July 9, 2022, and before January 1, 2023. If you achieved Mechanic status before this date (7/9/22), you can consider yourself Grandfathered—a term used to describe Mechanics for whom the Mechanic Required CE is optional. If you passed the Mechanic Exam on or after 1/1/2023, you will not be required to complete the mandated Mechanic continuing education (MR023) this calendar year. This course is optional for these recent Mechanics; however, they will be required to complete the Mechanic Required CE for next year (MR024). Are Mechanics Paid for Mechanic Required CE? Yes. Each Mechanic who completes the Mechanic Required CE is reimbursed for 8 hours at the current Mechanic Rate for their Home Local. NEIEP has streamlined this process, automatically verifying completed courses and processing payments weekly. Instructors will be issued a W2 at the end of the year, while other Mechanics will receive a 1099. What’s in the 2023 Mechanic Required CE? Because not every course on the NEIEP website fulfills the annual requirement, one specific course sequence totaling eight training hours is chosen each year for Mechanic Required CE. For 2023, that course is MR023, which covers a wide range of topics, including Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Awareness and Prevention, Virtual Governor Lab, and Meters training. MR023 is a practical, relevant course designed to elevate a Mechanic’s skillset. How and When Can Mechanics Sign Up? NEIEP has made the sign-up process simple. First, Mechanics must log in to the NEIEP website where they can access the Mechanic Required CE Training Portal from the Dashboard. The Training Portal shows the current courses, registration history, and payment status. Any Mechanics not already known to NEIEP will need to contact us directly to be put into the system before they will be able to access and take the training. The Mechanic Required CE must be completed by December 31, 2023, with the next round of Mechanic Required CE beginning at the start of January 2024. With this deadline just a few weeks away, it is vital that all Mechanics sign up and complete their Mechanic Required CE before we ring in the new year. What Happens if Mechanics Don’t Complete the Mandatory CE? As stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, “A Mechanic (including Assistant Mechanic) that does not comply with the continuing education requirement(s) of Article XIX Educational Fund shall not receive the wage rate increase, as described in Article V, Par. 2, until completion of the required continuing education curriculum.” As noted above, for Grandfathered Mechanics, this training is not mandatory. However, these Mechanics can also gain from continuing their education with NEIEP. The CBA states, “Grandfathered Mechanics who complete the specified continuing education curriculum set forth in Par. 6(b) for a calendar year shall be paid in accordance with Par. 6(c) of this Article.” Continue Your Education at NEIEP The IUEC Mechanic Required CE is designed to help Mechanics stay up to date on techniques and practices to invest in themselves in support of career success. The doors are currently open, but they will close at the end of the calendar year. Seize the opportunity while you can, complete your Mechanic Required CE (MR023) before the end of December, and position yourself for a brighter future in the industry. If your questions about the IUEC Mechanic Required CE haven’t been answered here, reach out to [email protected] for the information you need. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Hundreds of Kiwi children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Ryman Healthcare’s support of the Catalytic Foundation’s Christmas Shoebox Project. Instead of giving individual gifts to residents, the idea was to redirect those funds to support struggling New Zealand families having to cut back on essentials. Ryman residents were overwhelmingly in support of the idea, with many volunteering to help choose the gifts to fill over 1000 shoeboxes with thoughtful items. Click read more for the full story. Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to [email protected], by the end of this month. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the May issue. Whether you’re a history buff, know the 1997 film by heart, or just want a fun night out, this fast-paced comedy is for you! The Complete Voyage of the RMS Titanic (In 90 Minutes) has three performers and a live musician attempt the impossible: to capture the Titanic’s first and last voyage—with minimal props and maximum laughs. From shipwrecks to conspiracy theories, and everything in between, this show covers it all! Created by Dan Pengelly, Lizzie Tollemache, and Darlene Mohekey. Secure your tickets now on the Centrepoint Theatre website! Have a good think about it, and let us know... If you could invent one piece of technology to make life easier, what would it be? Comment below with what you think would be a handy new invention - it may even already exist!
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Michele Tafoya Net Worth How much is Michele Tafoya worth? Michele Tafoya net worth and salary: Michele Tafoya is an American sportscaster who has a net worth of $2 million dollars. Michele Tafoya was born in Manhattan Beach, California, and graduated from the University of California-Berkley with a degree in Mass Communications in the late 90s. She then went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. She began her professional broadcasting career in Minneapolis, Minnesota, covering the Minnesota Vikings and women’s basketball at the University of Minnesota. She then moved on to Charlotte, North Carolina, where she became the first female men’s basketball analyst in UNC-Charlotte’s history. She also worked for the Midwest Sports Channel among other stations. She began working for CBS in 1994, and stayed with them until 1999, co-hosting” CBS Sports Spectacular”, and providing commentary and analysis. She then worked for ABC and ESPN from 2000-2011. In 2011, she became the sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football. She also hosts a radio show on WCCO-AM. More about the earnings of Michele Tafoya Actor Michele Tafoya has a networth that has to be considered more than decent.
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Macron says Lebanon leadership has 'last chance' to fix system Macron's visit to Lebanon has been seen as a vital to the country's economic and political future. 3 min read France's President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Lebanon's establishment faces a "last chance" to avoid deeper political and economic catastrophe, according to a media report. "It's the last chance for this system," Macron told POLITICO on Monday. "It's a risky bet I'm making, I am aware of it… I am putting the only thing I have on the table: my political capital." The magazine said that Macron warned during the interview that if political divisions in Lebanon are not fixed then the country's leadership could face sanctions. Macron said he is looking for "credible commitments" and a "demanding follow-up mechanism" from politicians to deal with the crisis, including new elections within a year. His visit to Lebanon on Monday is seen as vital to the emergence of a cash injection that the country urgently needs to stay afloat and to help rebuild Beirut after a devastating blast at the city's port last month. On Tuesday, the French president announced that an aid summit for Lebanon will take place in Paris next month. Lebanese activists have held protests during Macron's visit, urging a major shake-up of the country's political class which has been mostly unchanged since the civil war. There has been anger about the replacement Prime Minister Mustapha Adib, who was announced on Monday just hours before Macron landed in Beirut. His appointment, activists say, is proof that there will no major political changes despite Macron's high-profile visit to Beirut and promises from politicians. Some activists have demanded that International Criminal Court judge Nawaf Salam be appointed as PM, although Macron said he lacks the political support in parliament needed to make him an option as premier. "If I imposed Mr. Nawaf Salam ... we kill his candidacy because we put him in a system in which the parliament will block everything," Macron said, despite later denying France is interfering in Lebanese politics. Macron again fended off criticism that France is enforcing its will on Lebanon and denied he played a role in the appointment of Adib, a former diplomat and academic who is seen as part of the establishment. "I don't know him, I didn't choose him, and it’s not my job to interfere or approve," he said. The French president also said he would not get embroiled in Lebanon's delicate political makeup, where Hezbollah are seen as kingmakers in deciding a future government. "If we fight force with force, that's called escalation," he told POLITICO. "Don't ask France to come wage war against a Lebanese political force... It would be absurd and crazy."
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West Berkshire’s 84-year-old veteran jazz bandleader never too old to party Graeme Hewitt now 84 and after more than 50 years, still leads his High Society Jazz Band which plays on the first Tuesday every month at Theale Village Hall. Once again he is whipping up enthusiasm for their forthcoming festivities. The band is celebrating their Christmas party on December 5, the last session for 2023. Aware that most of his followers are now 'mature folk', don't like driving in the dark or late nights, the band has been playing starting at midday and enjoying good attendances. Mike Henry, who was with Chris Barber for 20 years, has established himself on trumpet with Graeme, “a lovely guy and great musician” says Graeme. “Andrew Clancy is with the band on piano and is the regular pianist, but has a full-time job, so he leaves room for deps to pop in on the days he has to show his face at work - he is with us here for this special party. “An unexpected guest - an old friend of Graeme, is Pete Allen, he joins the party, so along with the band, Steve Watling on drums, Terry Hutchins, guitar, Mike Bennett on double bass and Mark Aston on baritone sax, trombone and several other instruments, we plan to have a great party with lots of seasonal melodies. “If by chance you can't make it Graeme videos every session and it can be seen on You Tube usually by the following day. “During the session there is a free raffle organised by Marian and Jane and because there is no bar so you can save a fortune by bringing your own drinks, and being Christmas the refreshments, down to you, often take on a seasonal display. “Candles, balloons a Christmas decorations and seasonal hats make the bands party one not to miss and with a few carols thrown in a great lead up to that special day, not to mention a bit of wonderful jazz.”
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It’s been an action-packed start to 2024 across Newcastle Anglican. We’ve captured some of the highlights so far in our Easter edition of Encounter magazine. The latest issue includes an Easter message of hope from Bishop Peter, International Women’s Day celebrations, a Q&A with Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School’s new chaplain, Reverend Anthea, and Samaritans 40-year anniversary. There is also coverage of three parish anniversaries, as well as a number of fun activities from our Anglican Care facilities. You can read the latest issue of Encounter below.
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Interview with Lynne Golodner, Author of Forest Walk on a Friday 06 Feb 2025 What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Forest Walk on a Friday? I’ve been writing personal essays for decades, and have had many published in literary journals and magazines around the world. While I mostly focus on writing novels, I wanted to pull together my strongest essays in a collection to give readers a sense of my journey as a person, which informs my writing. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? I love reading historical fiction, but I write mostly contemporary fiction or creative nonfiction essays. What books are on your TBR pile right now? The Wolf Hunt by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, My Favorite Plant: Writers and Gardeners on the Plants They Love, A Person is a Prayer by Ammar Kalia, The Language of Trees by Katie Holten, What We Give Away by Paulette Stout What scene in your book was your favorite to write? My favorite essay in the book is The Roads We Travel, about a relationship I had in my 20s when I was contemplating becoming religious in Judaism. Much of the relationship was spent on the road as we lived in different states, and I paralleled the idea of a journey with my religious journey. I think it was effective. Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.) I have several writing playlists and I love lighting candles in my writing space. If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be? That it’s ok to be human and have flaws. You can still love your life. And that life is about evolving, not about staying the same. Lynne Golodner is the author of the new book Forest Walk on a Friday Connect with Lynne Golodner Sign up for our email and we’ll send you the best new books in your favorite genres weekly.
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Brustman Carrino Public Relations Located in a beautifully restored turn of the century building in New Orleans' Warehouse District, Annunciation restaurant opened in 2012 to rave reviews and accolades including a "Best New Restaurants" nod by Times-Picayune. Four years later, the restaurant continues to keep pace with the ever-evolving culinary scene in The Big Easy with recently-appointed Executive Chef Jacob Cureton; a new menu of modern Creole and Southern cuisine; and the unveil of a newly renovated bar and bar program. According to owner J.C. Romero, who developed and operated Tommy's Cuisine and Tommy's Wine Bar in 2003 with his father, Tommy Andrade, "With all of the amazing restaurants opening in New Orleans, I wanted to ensure that we stay relevant and adhere to today's dining culture. Chef Jacob's approachable menu and our new bar area and bar menu offer something to fit everyone's taste and budget." When Cureton took the helm at Annunciation earlier this year, the talented toque came with great experience including positions at Stella!, Emeril's Delmonico, and Johnny V's Bistro in New Orleans and The Range Kitchen & Cocktails in California. Cureton was also a tour chef for the former Dinner Lab underground dining club. At Annunciation, Cureton has just introduced a soulful, creative menu of modern Creole and Southern-inspired dishes. For The Table are the perfect starters to share and include Baked Oysters with Chapapeela Farms house made boudin and a brown butter hollandaise served atop a bed of herb and beet salt; baked jumbo lump Crab Cakes, bound with Leidenheimer French Bread and served with lemon beurre blanc and curly cress; a stunning presentation of multi-colored Beets with Pecans, Goat Cheese and Satsuma, served with yellow and pink beet purée; and cold Smoked Fried Chicken and Dumplings. Large Plates options include perfectly cooked Gulf Drum with Covey Rise Farms sweet potatoes and yams, sautéed kale and a moutarde beurre blanc - caviar like mustard seeds reduced with apple cider vinegar and white wine then mounted with soft butter; Chappapeela Farms Pork Osso Buco with charred corn, Papa Tom's cheese grits and local peppers; Sweet Corn & Kale Risotto with jumbo lump crab, smoked tomato vinaigrette and herb oil; and Cureton's tribute to his travels in China last year - Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Creole fried black rice, sweet potato habanero sauce and the Chef's signature Steel Sauce (half Steen's cane gastrique and half eel sauce). Rounding out the menu are Sides To Share that include Vegetable Au Gratin - tomato, okra, and Zephyr squash prepared with cheese curds, bechèmel sauce and white miso and Baked Mac-N-Cheese with a French Bread crust. Sweet treats are fun and creative with offerings such as Dreamsicle Curd with Butterfinger; Butterscotch Budino; and Banana Pudding Crème Brulee - a tribute to Cureton's childhood favorite pudding with vanilla wafers. Sunday Brunch at Annunciation features live entertainment; specialty cocktails and $5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas, along with an array of culinary delights. Standouts include Louisiana Berry Waffles with vanilla crème and Steen's blended syrup; New York Strip Steak with poached eggs and pommes frites; and both Oyster Dressing Benedict and Boudin Benedict. The recently-renovated bar area is both stylish and inviting. Driven by a desire to marry rustic elements with contemporary sophistication, Annunciation's new look was carefully selected to enhance guests' experience. Patrons will enjoy a more intimate environment in the main dining room, while the relaxed bar area will showcase new high top tables made of carbonized ash, as well as an intimate lounge area with warm chocolate brown leather chairs and dark wood tables. The bar program features both classic cocktails and creative libations including The Devil's Beating His Wife - white rum, house made ginger syrup, Stiegl Radler and grapefruit; Pecan and Tonic - Cathead pecan vodka, coriander syrup, lemon and tonic with a sugar rim; Sour Gris - Bulleit Rye, Crème de Violette, lime and Peychaud's bitters; and a Blueberry Sazerac - cognac, blueberry, Peychaud's, Angostura and absinthe. A new Bar Menu offers a variety of tasty dishes such as Crispy Brabants - crunchy potatoes with smoked sweet paprika and preserved lemon aioli; Pork Cracklins; Boudin Balls; Mussels Normandy with apples, bacon, shallots and brandy; and the Annunciation Cheeseburger - ground short rib burger with white cheddar on a house made brioche bun. Newly launched Happy Hour was just introduced and is available Monday through Friday, 4:30PM - 6:30PM at the bar. Happy Hour specials include ½ off all bar food, along with $4 draft beer, $5 glasses of house wine; and $6-$7 signature cocktails. Annunciation is located at 1016 Annunciation Street in New Orleans. Dinner is served Sunday - Thursday 5:30 - 10PM; Friday and Saturday 5:30PM - 11PM. Brunch is served Sunday 11AM - 2PM and Happy Hour is available Monday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:30PM in the bar area. For reservations please visit www.annunciationrestaurant.com or call (504) 568-0245. Follow Annunciation on Social Media: Instagram - @annunciationnola Facebook - @AnnunciationRestaurant
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WILMINGTON — Deputies from the Windham County Sheriff’s Office joined a multi-agency response to a boat accident at Harriman Reservoir on Saturday, where a victim was reported not to be breathing. The incident, which drew a significant emergency response, involved personnel from Wilmington Fire Department, Whittingham Fire Department, Deerfield Valley Rescue, Wilmington Police, Dover Police, Vermont State Police, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Additionally, a LifeNet of New York helicopter was dispatched to the scene, along with two deputies from the sheriff’s office. According to authorities, calls came in about the boat accident early in the afternoon. Rescue teams worked together to provide emergency services. Further details on the condition of the victim or the cause of the accident have not been released. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and officials are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Happy times: Prof Paula Ensor, centre, with Nabilah Johnstone, Inge Salo, Sameer Cloete and Zandile Mnwana, during the launch of a new scholarship initiative in the Faculty of Humanities. | The Faculty of Humanities has launched a scholarship programme that targets disadvantaged learners from schools that are not traditional feeders to UCT. The aim was to establish a faculty-level relationship with the schools, with a view to attract an increasing number of applicants in future. The beneficiaries were Nabilah Johnstone of Harold Cressy High, now a BSocSci student; Thandokhulu High's Zandile Mnwana, who is also doing her BSocSci; BA student Inge Salo of Livingstone High; and BSocSci student Charles Sameer of Plumstead High. The fifth recipient, Hayley Jansen of South Peninsula High School, died in a car accident in April, but the relationship between the faculty and the school continues. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Please view the republishing articles page for more information.
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli now made this big record in T20 cricket! In the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, the match was played between RCB and Punjab Kings on Monday at Chinnaswamy ground. RCB won this match by four wickets based on Virat Kohli's stormy half-century innings. In the match, Virat Kohli batted in a stormy style and completed his half-century in only 31 balls. With this, he achieved another big milestone in T-20 cricket. With this, Virat Kohli has become the first Indian cricketer to score more than fifty 100 times in T-20 cricket. No Indian cricketer had achieved this feat before. To chase the target of 177 runs set by Punjab Kings in the match, Virat Kohli played a quick inning of 77 runs in 49 balls. During this inning, Kohli hit 11 fours and two skyscraper sixes. Based on this innings, he has also captured the Orange Cap. PC: ESPN Cricinfo
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