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Domani's Talk ShowT.I. & Tiny: The Family HustleS5 E12
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Tiny helps Domani with his show ideas, and suggest that he auditions his brothers and sisters.
Deyjah The PranksterT.I. & Tiny: The Family HustleS5 E13
Deyjah is out to prove to T.I. that she can prank with the best of them, too bad Tiny gets caught in the crossfire.
Crow Does Stand-UpT.I. & Tiny: The Family HustleS5 E13
T.I. and Crow are in the process of completing Crow's bucket list. Crow takes a shot at stand-up comedy.
Crow Takes An Etiquette ClassT.I. & Tiny: The Family HustleS5 E14
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How Can We Help?
Predict High vs Low Value Users
In this use case example, we will be walking through how to predict an attribute of a user using a type of Machine Learning Pipeline called Classification. Specifically, we’ll cover how to predict each user’s probability, on a scale from 0-100%, of being a High Value Users based on a list of users who are currently known to be High Value and other users known to be Low Value.
What data do I need for this prediction?
Predictions from a Classification pipeline answer the question: how likely is each user to belong to a certain group based on a list of positive labels and another list of negative labels? These labels indicate a True or False value representing if the User ID exhibits the trait we are predicting; in this case True if they are a High Value user during a specific period and False if they are Low Value. Cortex will then analyze the behaviors of these specific groups, and use that information to predict the likelihood every user will be High or Low Value.
While the list of User IDs and Labels is the only information required when setting up our Classification pipeline, additional information about these users is needed in order to make accurate predictions. This information is used to build features for our pipeline:
- User Behaviors (e.g. purchases, logins, clicks, pageviews, adds to cart, etc.) with additional metadata (e.g. What device is the user on? Where was the user referred from? etc.)
- User Attributes (e.g. demographics, loyalty status, etc.)
How do I predict the Likelihood each User is High Value?
Step 1: Choose Pipeline Type
Select ‘Create New Pipeline’ from your Cortex account, and choose the Classification pipeline type.
Step 2: Upload Sets
This is where we upload our list of User IDs representing known High and Low Value users. This file should be a .csv or or .csv.gz file, consisting of two columns: user_id and value. The value of 1 will represent positive labels of High Value, and the value of 0 will represent negative labels, or in this case Low Value.
id | label |
abc123 | 1 |
xyz987 | 0 |
Step 3: Define Dates
Traits can change over time, and in our example High Value users may not always continue being High Value. Therefore it is important to specify the date range in which it was known that these users were High Value, otherwise these users’ status may have been different during the training window and thus would lead to less accurate predictions.
In this example we are choosing the default range, but this can be any date range in which the status of the User IDs was known.
Step 4: Specify Settings
In this step, we will name our Pipeline ‘High vs Low Value Users Prediction’, have it rerun weekly on Sundays. Setting a weekly schedule means that your pipeline will use the latest available data to re-generate up-to-date predictions on a weekly basis.
Step 5: Review
The final step is to review your pipeline and ensure all settings look accurate! If anything needs updated, simply go ‘Back’ in the workflow and update any step. Otherwise, click ‘Start Training’ and sit back while Cortex generates the predictions.
Step 6: Update Labels Over Time (Optional)
If you’re collecting new User IDs of known High and Low Value users over time, you can import these extra labels into Cortex so that your pipelines are always learning from the most recent information. To upload new labels, hit the “Edit” button on your pipeline (next to “Export Predictions”).
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Still have questions? Reach out to [email protected] for more info!
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BREAKING NEWS: NETFLIX SET TO RELEASE LEGENDARY DOCUMENTARY OF BO NIX AND ALL-TIME LEGEND CHAMP BAILEY
In a groundbreaking announcement that has left fans of college football and sports documentaries eagerly awaiting, Netflix has confirmed that it will soon release a documentary focusing on two of the most iconic figures in the sport’s history: Bo Nix and Champ Bailey. Both athletes, who have made their mark in different eras, are revered not only for their incredible athleticism but for their unmatched dedication, work ethic, and character on and off the field. The documentary, which is set to debut on Netflix in the coming months, will delve into their life stories, their legendary careers, and the indelible marks they’ve left on college football, solidifying their places in the sport’s pantheon of all-time greats.
Bo Nix, a standout quarterback at Auburn University, and Champ Bailey, one of the best cornerbacks to ever play in the NFL, represent two different sides of football excellence—one rooted in the college game and the other in the professional ranks. Yet, despite the differences in their respective careers, both share a legacy of excellence and a unique journey that has inspired millions. The documentary promises to showcase their early years, their rise to stardom, their challenges, triumphs, and their lasting impact on the sport.
This article provides an in-depth look at what fans can expect from the highly anticipated Netflix documentary, as well as the backgrounds and achievements of Bo Nix and Champ Bailey—two legends who continue to inspire the next generation of athletes.
Bo Nix: The Quarterback Who Defied Expectations
Early Life and Introduction to Football
Bo Nix was born on February 25, 2000, in Birmingham, Alabama, into a football family. His father, Patrick Nix, was a former quarterback at Auburn University and later went on to become a high school football coach, and his uncle, Jason Nix, also played college football. From a young age, Bo Nix was immersed in the world of football, often attending games and practices with his father. It was clear early on that Nix had the potential to be more than just a casual participant in the sport; he was a future star in the making.
Nix’s high school career at Pinson Valley High School in Alabama was a foreshadowing of the success that would come later. As the starting quarterback for the Pinson Valley Indians, Nix led his team to multiple state championships, earning accolades for his strong arm, mobility, and leadership. During his senior year, he passed for over 2,500 yards, threw 26 touchdowns, and rushed for 1,000 yards, proving his dual-threat ability. His performances helped secure his position as one of the top quarterback prospects in the nation.
College Recruitment and Auburn Commitment
By the time Nix finished high school, he was widely regarded as a top recruit and one of the best quarterbacks in his class. With his lineage at Auburn, many expected him to stay close to home, and in 2019, Nix made the decision to commit to Auburn University. His arrival on campus marked a new chapter not just in his life but in the history of Auburn football. Nix was poised to become the next great Auburn quarterback—a position that had seen legends such as Pat Sullivan and Cam Newton.
Nix’s freshman season at Auburn in 2019 was one for the ages. As a true freshman, he immediately became the starting quarterback, taking on a pressure-filled role as the leader of an SEC team. He showcased his ability to handle big moments, including leading the Tigers to a thrilling victory over Alabama in the Iron Bowl, which cemented his place as Auburn’s future star. Nix’s ability to make plays both with his arm and his legs allowed Auburn to remain competitive in a tough conference, and by the end of the season, he had thrown for over 2,500 yards, with 16 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. His leadership and composure as a freshman were impressive, and his potential seemed limitless.
A Legacy of Overcoming Adversity
Though his sophomore and junior seasons were marred by ups and downs, Nix’s resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity became one of his trademarks. He faced challenges such as inconsistent play at times, but Nix’s mental toughness and determination allowed him to grow from each experience. Under the tutelage of his coaches and the guidance of his father, Nix continued to develop into one of the most respected quarterbacks in the SEC.
Perhaps the most defining moment of Nix’s career came during his final season at Auburn. After years of building his reputation as a dual-threat quarterback with leadership skills and the ability to make clutch plays, Nix was ready to leave an undeniable mark on Auburn’s football legacy. Despite facing a tough schedule and numerous challenges, Nix demonstrated his readiness for the next level, leaving Auburn with more than just impressive stats. He had become a leader, a figurehead for the university, and a symbol of resilience for college athletes everywhere.
Nix’s final season was notable for the way he managed to elevate his game and lead Auburn through tough SEC matchups. By the time he finished his career at Auburn, Bo Nix had accumulated over 11,000 passing yards and 39 touchdowns. His versatility, leadership, and deep understanding of the game made him one of the most respected quarterbacks of his era.
The Impact and Legacy
The documentary on Bo Nix will undoubtedly explore his role in shaping Auburn University’s football legacy. While Nix never won a national championship or a Heisman Trophy, his journey was one of grit, determination, and leadership. His time at Auburn cemented his place in college football lore, and his story continues to inspire young quarterbacks everywhere. Beyond his statistics and accomplishments, Nix will be remembered for his character, his leadership in the face of adversity, and his commitment to the game.
Champ Bailey: The Cornerback Who Dominated Both College and the NFL
Early Life and College Stardom
While Bo Nix’s journey to college football stardom was primarily defined by his accomplishments at Auburn, Champ Bailey’s career was marked by early success and dominance at the University of Georgia. Born on June 22, 1978, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Bailey was raised in a military family. His father, who served in the U.S. Army, moved the family frequently, but Bailey’s love for football remained a constant. Bailey’s athletic prowess was evident early on, and his natural ability to play the game at a high level led him to stardom in high school.
Bailey attended Charlton County High School in Folkston, Georgia, where he was a standout in multiple sports, including football, basketball, and track. His ability to excel across a variety of athletic pursuits showcased his versatility and physicality. By the time he graduated, Bailey was considered one of the top cornerback prospects in the country. He ultimately decided to commit to the University of Georgia, where he would go on to become one of the best college football players of his era.
At Georgia, Bailey quickly made a name for himself as one of the most gifted cornerbacks in college football. His combination of size, speed, and football IQ made him a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. Bailey’s time at Georgia was filled with accolades and national recognition. In 1998, as a junior, he was a unanimous All-American and won numerous awards for his defensive play. His ability to shut down top receivers, coupled with his instinctual playmaking, made him a fixture on the highlight reels.
Transition to the NFL: Dominance in the Professional Ranks
In 1999, Champ Bailey was selected 7th overall in the NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, marking the beginning of an illustrious professional career. Bailey’s transition from college to the NFL was seamless, as he quickly established himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the league. He was known for his ability to shadow elite wide receivers, his ball-hawking skills, and his natural instinct to read and react to the game.
Bailey’s career with the Washington Redskins was a brilliant start, and after several years of dominating at cornerback, he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 2004. This move would prove to be pivotal for both Bailey and the Broncos, as he would go on to become the cornerstone of their defense for the remainder of his career. Bailey’s 10 seasons with the Broncos were filled with memorable moments and accolades, including multiple Pro Bowl appearances, All-Pro selections, and a reputation as one of the best cover corners in NFL history.
Bailey was particularly known for his ability to perform in critical moments, and his leadership on the field was undeniable. He had a knack for making game-changing plays, whether it was a timely interception, a pass breakup in the end zone, or simply shutting down an opposing receiver in critical situations. His legacy as a shutdown cornerback remains unrivaled.
A Hall of Fame Legacy
In 2019, after 15 seasons in the NFL, Champ Bailey was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This honor cemented his status as one of the greatest cornerbacks to ever play the game. His 52 career interceptions, 203 pass breakups, and 12 Pro Bowl selections speak volumes about his dominance on the field, but it was his work ethic, leadership, and passion for the game that made him a true legend of the sport.
The documentary on Bailey will undoubtedly showcase his rise to NFL stardom, his pivotal role in Denver’s defense, and the impact he had on the league. Bailey’s legacy is one that transcends statistics; his influence on the game, particularly in terms of how cornerbacks are valued and used, has had a lasting effect on defensive strategies across the NFL.
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The woods and forests that cover Monte Amiata make this place an ideal place for relaxing while immersed in nature as well as being perfect for outdoor activities.
From the slopes to the summit, along the ridge of the mountain you can find rifugi (lodges), ideal structures from which to discover the Amiata in all seasons.
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There are three main lodges that cover the distance that connects the village of Abbadia San Salvatore to the summit. Near the largest beech forest in Europe, they are ideal for a lovely hike to the top of the Amiata! The summit is close to the last of the three shelters, a few hundred meters separate the refreshment area from the highest point of Monte Amiata where the monumental cross stands and observes the entire valley below.
Here you will find accommodation facilities where you can stay and stop for a nice restorative lunch based on typical products such as the Chestnuts of Monte Amiata IGP, or to enjoy a relaxing dinner after a day in nature.
From the shelters and other structures scattered on the slopes of Monte Amiata you can experience the mountain in every season. Romantics and lovers of autumn colors will enjoy the crisp air that brings with it the spectacle of fall foliage, when the woods change their appearance and are tinged with yellow and orange, while in winter snow covers the ground and cloaks everything in silence, also creating an ideal environment for skiers.
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The lodges are perfect for exploring the villages also, allowing you to spend pleasant days exploring the alleys and characteristic streets form where you can catch glimpses of the green and vast landscape.
The Amiata territory preserves ancient traditions within its stone walls and woods and are places of great spirituality. There are also unexpected underground beauties, all to be experienced knowing that at the end of the day you relax in tranquility at the lodges and chalets.
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I'd been thinking for a while about how to set up my new rig. Since the virtualization of the main server room I'm certainly doing more from here than I used to. My typical day end up with these windows open:
- 4-5 remote desktops
- the support ticketing webpage
- personal webpage with gmail / hotmail / Fb / Twitter / QGL forum in different tabs
- the ISD wiki
- Virtual server control webpages (4 tabs)
- 1 or 2 personal virtual machines.
- 2-3 IE windows with ~5 tabs on each from researching certain issues.
The previous system at 2Gb just couldn't cope. It would regularly run out of virtual memory while exploring on the web. The issue isn't actually the romte desktops or personal VMs, but IE itself. Even with nothing else going I can only get 5 or so windows open with a couple of tabs on each whereas last year I could easily get over 25 windows open. Tabbing certainly has added to the overall weight as it's very easy to google a topic,
With the 3Gb limit on 32 bit windows, there was a definite need to go 64 bit to get at least 4Gb available on the main system. I've also been wanting to go dual screen to give space for VMs or remote desktops doing lengthy work to still remain visible and not get ignored until the end of the day. Since our SOE desktop is 32bit, I also wasn't looking forward to testing every single app on 64 bit just to move to a bigger memory footprint.
The solution seemed to be to install a virtual server on my own machine. Have the main OS barebones and simply servicing the standard RD and VM windows with my main working environment on a large local VM with the SOE installed.
First up was server 2008. I'd set up the backup server on that OS and it looked clean. With new changes to allow native viewing inside a VHD, and shiny new Hyper-V functionality it would have been a good baseline. Unfortunately it didn't like the Mobo or chip settings and couldn't install Hyper-V. Strike 1.
Next up was server 2003. All our other virtual servers are of this vintage, so I knew it would accept that role, however the drivers provided didn't have support for server 2003, and without video drivers dual screen just wasn't going to work. Strike 2.
Next up was Vista Businees, the abandoned child in Microsoft's family. I had seriously thought of going to Windows 7 before pulling this one out. Loaded fine, drivers Ok, but licensing seemed the issue. Vista had always had something against volume license keys, and my testing back at the start of last year poo-poo'd vista as an alternative OS purely because of the changes to the licensing. I'd definitely seen VLK support for Vista in the last couple of iterations, but it wasn't showing up on the license list for our Microsoft Select Agreement. Strike 3.
Back to my only option. XP 64bit. I pretty much knew this on would work, but was hoping for some Hyper-V goodness instead of relying on Microsoft's freeware Virtual PC 2007. I know of at least 2 programs that won't make it onto 64 bit (including the security agent), so it's still going to have to stay as a base environment for VMs.
Apart from a few little niggles, it's up and going. Just waiting on the virtualized SOE. Enough time to blog it up.
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What, many people ask, will happen when this huge mass of classical logic meets its first inconsistncy? Surely, once you have one staement that A and another somewhere on the web that not A, then doesn't the whole system fall apart? Surely, then you can deduce anything you want?
This fear of course is quite valid - or would be if all assertions in the whole world were regarded as bing on equal footing. Some imagine that an RDF parser will simply search all XML documents on the web for any facts, and add them to a massive set of belived assertions. This is not how realisic systems will actually work.
On the web, a fact may be asserted in an expression. That expression may be part fo a formula. The formula may ivolve negation, and may invove quotation. The whole formula is found by parsing some document . There is no a priori reason to believe any document on the web. The reason to believe a document will be found in some information (metadata) about the document. That metadata may be an endosement of the document - another RDF statement, which in turn was found another document, and so on.
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A real system may work backwards or forwards (or both). I would call working forwards a system which is given a configuartion page to work from which in turn points to other pages which in turn are used as valid data. I would call working backwards a system which, when looking for an answer to a query, looks at a gloal index to find any document at all which mentions a given term. It then searches thes documents turned up for answers to the query. Only when it has found an answer does t check back to see whether the data can be deriveded directly or indirectly from sources it has been set up to trust.
Digital sgnature (see trust) of course adds a notion of secuirty to the whole process. The first step is that a document is not endorsed without giving the checksum it had when believed. The second step is to secify more powerful rules of the form
"whatever any document says so long it is signed with key 57832498437".
In prcatice, particular authroities are trusted only for specific purposed. The semantic web must support this. You must be able to restrict the information believed along the lines of,
"whatever any document says of the form xxxx is a meber of W3C so long as it is signed wiht key 32457934759432".
"whatever any document says of the form "a is an employee of IBM" so long as it is signed by with key 3213123098129".
There is a choice here, and I am not sure right now which appeals to me most. One is to say precicely,
"whatever any document says of the form xxxx is a member of W3C so long as it is signed with key 32457934759432".
The other is to say,
"whatever is of form xxxx and can be inferred from information signed with key 32457934759432"
In the first case, we are making an arbitrary requirement for a statement to be phrased in a particular way. This seems unnecessarily bureaucratic, and more difficult to treat constently. Normally we like to be able to replace any set of forumlae with another set which can be deduced from it. However, in this case we have to preserve the actual form in case we need to match it against a pattern. This is very messy.
In the second case, we fall prey to the inconsistency trap. Once any pair of conflicting statements can be deduced from information signed with a given key, then anything can be deduced from information signed with the key: the key is completely broken. Of course, only that key is broken, so a trust system can remove any reason it has to trust that key. However, the attacked system may not realize what has happened before it has been convinced that the sun rises in the west.
Is there a way to limit the domain of trust in a key while allowing inmformation to be processed in a consistent way throughout the system? Yes - maybe - there are many. Each KR system which uses a limited logic does do in order (partly) to solve this problem. We just qulaify "can be inferred" be the type of inference rules which may be used. This means the generic proof engine eitehr has to work though a reified version of the rules or it has to know the sets - incorporate each proof engine. Maybe we only need one.
Tortoise: What's the time, Achilles?
Achilles: Five past ten, my friend. [They chat for a minute]
Tortoise: What is the time, Achilles?
Achilles: Six minutes past ten, Mr. Toroise.
Tortoise: But Achilles, you just told me just a minute ago it was five minutes past ten. How can I ever believe you again?
Time-varying information is one cause of apparent contradiction. People and documents change status. How does one base inference on information which may be out of date?
One part of this is to put explicit or implcit expry dates on everything. Whenever a server sends resource to an HTTP client, it can give an expiry date. The client can track this, and ensure that all deductions from that document are cancelled when the date arrives, unless a more recent copy can be optained which says the same thing. In human language you might say "It is rainy" but on the semantic web that woudl be exported in a fully qualified way, more like "at Mon Jan 24 09:41:06 EST 2000 the measurement guage 5 at Dubin Airport read rain as having fallen in the last hour". (A fuzzy system would conclude "Dublin is wet" and a clasic logic system "at least once it rained at at least one place in Dublin"!)
I understand [Lehrmann, SW meeting in DC] (sp?) that the KIF folks developed a complete vocabulary for time-variance.
Another tchnique is to make any looseness which exists in the real system visible. Instead of saying
Any employee of any member orgainzation of W3C may register
you say formally to the registration engine
Any person who was some time in the last 2 months an employy of an organization which was som etim ein the last 2 montsh a W3C member may register.
In other words, if an organization were to drop its membership, the system doesn't have to support propagating that information instantly.
I think there will be time-aware reasoning systems, and time-unaware raesoning systems which are fed data with expiry dates and whose results are used within the intersection period of the validity periods of the incomming data. Indeed, time-aware systems may contain nested time-unaware systems, and probably vice-versa.
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Thank you for giving your time and efforts to refereeing at Washington Soccer Academy!
Regardless of whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newly-qualified referee, we want to make sure that we as a club support your efforts and recognize the vital role you play in ensuring that all our players, parents, and coaches have a safe and enjoyable soccer experience.
Our Recreational Referee program is designed as an entry-level program for refereeing soccer - it's about learning the game, and making it a fun teaching environment for the youth players as well. WSA provides free classroom training that will provide all the rules/regulations that are required to be a recreation soccer referee for the Washington Soccer Academy.
The Recreation Referee program is for ages 14 and older.
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Water-related risks are increasing around the world with growing urgency driven by the pressures of population and economic growth and extreme weather. The urgency is reflected in the strengthening of water-related polices and reporting standards.
Policy initiatives and reporting standards
A key example is the European Union’s (EU) January 2025 launch of its Water Resilience Strategy whose aim is to strengthen water security across the union by ensuring access to water for citizens, nature and the economy, while also tackling catastrophic flooding and water shortages (Water Europe 2025).
Another example is Blue Peace Central Asia 2.0, a regional initiative to improve transboundary water cooperation between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan with aims to enhance water resources collaboration and management across the region (Blue Peace Central Asia). A further example is the World Bank-led Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) programme whose aim is to address water insecurity, climate impacts, biodiversity loss, poverty, cross-border tensions and gender inequality across Sub-Saharan Africa. There are other initiatives around the world to improve resilience against water risks through international cooperation.
CDP Water has had a significant influence in persuading companies to address water stewardship more comprehensively. Water is also an important component of new regulatory sustainability reporting standards: European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and those of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
The principal physical risks are scarcity, pollution and flooding. Regulatory and reputational risk can also be important. It is essential to know whether a site is vulnerable to one or more of these risks and what should be done to remove or mitigate them.
Risk assessment is not only about knowing if you have a problem today, but to be forewarned and prepared for approaching risks.
An operational site must address two main components of risk:
Risks TO its own business
Risks FROM its activities that may impact the surrounding nature or communities
The main geographical area of interest is the surface water catchment, most commonly based on the river basin. The groundwater catchment is often also important, especially for groundwater users. Surface and groundwater catchments interconnect to varying degrees. Knowing how much they do is important to the risk assessment.
Extending water knowledge to the catchment is known as going ‘beyond the fence’.
The priority is to understand the risks TO the site. A limitation on water volumes or quality, may prevent business growth, and at worst, will lead to closure. Floods can be very costly and at worst can destroy a business.
Water stewardship principles require a business to know what water-related risks it presents to other water users, communities and nature. The drivers for this are:
‘Doing the right thing’ as a good corporate citizen.
Complying with regulations to protect water resources and nature
Sustainability reporting requirements (voluntary and/or regulated) requiring examples of positive actions.
Sustainability scoring and ratings from external organizations (eg. CDP Water) whose results can impact on ranking in sustainability indices (eg. Dow Jones Sustainability Index), customer/consumer confidence and business value (share price).
Reputation – linked to all of the above
Water scarcity is commonly the most challenging and potentially most limiting risk. Mitigation measures include using less water through efficiency and re-cycling. Finding alternative water sources may be an option, such as drilling new water wells or relying more on municipal supply.
However, there may come a point where a catchment has no more capacity due to collective over-abstraction and/or climate-driven scarcity. This problem can rarely be ‘fixed’, except by very expensive, and often environmentally controversial, inter-basin water transfer schemes.
Examples of water scarcity risk:
Long-term: Total annual water withdrawals from a catchment exceed the natural recharge so that river flows and groundwater levels continually decline.
Periodic Drought: A period of below average rainfall – sometimes multi-year - whereby water resources become temporarily but seriously depleted.
Seasonal: A significant dry season occurs each year, which can be critical to farmers or businesses without seasonal adaptability.
Economic scarcity: A country or region suffers from underinvestment in water supply infrastructure whereby supply is under capacity and/or unreliable. This can occur even in water abundant regions with poor governance and investment.
Water quality can be a risk anywhere and often the greater risk in regions of water abundance.
For most industrial uses, poor quality water can be treated to meet requirements however strict they may be. The exception is natural mineral waters and springs waters, which under European regulations (and in many other regions) must be naturally safe to drink without treatment.
Poorer quality source water requires a higher level of treatment at greater cost. A gradual deterioration in quality results in increasing treatment costs.
Source water quality must be regularly measured to detect any gradual or sudden changes that could breach the treatment system. This is especially important for food and beverage manufacturers where any contamination of product could impact consumer safety, result in prosecution, costly product recalls and a damaged reputation.
Those with private water sources should be aware of activities nearby that present a potential pollution risk in the event of a leak or spillage, such as fuel filling stations and chemical manufacturers.
Regarding risks FROM a site (to nature and communities), operations must ensure wastewater is treated and managed responsibly, and that fuels and chemicals are stored and transported with protection against spillage and leakage. The site also needs to be aware of risks from potentially contaminated run-off and drainage.
Surface water bodies are most vulnerable to sudden contamination from pollution events. Groundwater is less vulnerable to sudden events but once polluted is much more difficult and slower to be cleaned – if even possible.
Examples of water quality risk:
Surface water or groundwater contaminated by a spill of chemicals or oils
Groundwater contaminated by agricultural chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) flushed through the soil into underlying aquifers
Heavy rains wash oils, chemicals and tyre rubber off roads into rivers and streams
Untreated (or inadequately treated) wastewater is discharged into rivers or allowed to seep into groundwater. Many regions still have poor or non-existant wastewater regulations or inadequate enforcement of them.
Sewage. Old and poorly maintained sewer collection systems leak into underlying groundwater.
Saltwater intrusion. High pumping rates pull seawater into coastal aquifers or pull deep saline water up to overlying freshwater aquifers.
Some aquifers have naturally high levels of harmful minerals such as arsenic, cadmium, fluoride or NORMs (naturally occurring radioactive minerals).
Floods can directly impact a business premises. In addition to human safety, they can put a business out of action for long periods or even permanently. The cost of repair can be high. Where a site is not directly impacted, floods can still impact business continuity by interrupting the movement of goods and employees and by damaging infrastructure of roads, bridges, power supply, etc. Floods may also cause pollution of water sources, including groundwater when water wells are flooded..
We cannot control the weather that causes floods. But humans can influence their impacts, mostly through changes in land use, as in the examples below. Any site on a river’s natural flood plain is at risk.
Examples of flood risk:
Building on natural flood plains pushes flood waters to other areas – upstream or downstream – previously at low risk.
Channeling and straightening rivers removes the slowing effect of meandering bends.
Removal of woodland and other vegetation in the upper catchment results in higher run-off rates, thus filling the rivers more quickly.
Hard surfacing. The roads, car parks and buildings of urbanization remove the infiltration capacity of the ground resulting in higher run-off rates into drains and rivers to increase flood flows.
Around the world we face increasing pressures on the three principal physical water risks of scarcity, quality and flood. Water risks are mostly locally relevant with the river basin or catchment as the main geographic scope. Addressing these pressures will require collaboration and partnership between businesses and other catchment stakeholders. Responsible water stewardship requires a business to address not only the risks to itself but to understand and proactively mitigate the risks it may impose on others in the catchment including other business, communities, agriculture and the natural environment. Effective water risk management starts with commitment and knowledge followed by context based actions, ideally through partnerships, to remove and mitigate risks with a view to achieving a water secure world.
Get insights, expert analysis and tips on measuring, reporting, and responding to water risk
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59 parts Complete Harper Esmeralda Gazellian is a known soft-hearted and innocent princess of Sartorias. But can she still maintain this image now that she must rule as a Queen?
Harper's life has never been complicated. She grew up in the shadows of her silbings-- her eldest brother, King Dastan of Nemetio Spiran, the formidable Prince Zen of the prophecy, and the feisty Princess Esmeralda. With such strong siblings protecting her, what could go wrong for a well-sheltered princess?
But she is determined to prove that she is more than just that.
When her brother Finn falls into a coma and his mate, Kalla, dies after Atlas takes her heart, Sartorias is in shambles. With King Dastan and Queen Leticia still recovering from the war, Harper is determined to stay by her siblings' side to help. But as the King of Mudelior, King Kreios Sageton Doyle grows more impatient, waiting for her for years, a scandalous society paper surfaces, igniting everyone's interest in their dramatic relationship, forcibly bringing her to Mudelior.
The princess- now the queen is conflicted, to stay by King Kreios's side, her mate and start her responsibility as a queen, or fulfill her promise and insist that she has to return to Sartorias to prove that she has to be a better princess first before claiming the title as the queen?
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Even though Los Angeles has a reputation for heavy traffic and bad driving, California is actually one of the states with the safest drivers. With 8.27 deaths per 100,000 people, it even snags a spot among the top ten safest states for driving.
HealthGrove, a data analysis and visualization site from Graphiq, used data from the Health Indicators Warehouse and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to find the states with the most dangerous drivers. HealthGrove looked at data from 2008 to 2014 and averaged the fatality rates across those years.
Because California is a relatively urban state, speed limits tend to be lower and people travel fewer miles by car, on average, than those in rural states.
Studies have shown that the most dangerous states for driving tend to have higher speed limits and larger rural areas. Across the nation, dense urban states with more readily available public transit systems effectively encourage people to drive less. As a result, they have correspondingly lower rates of automobile fatalities.
When considering the geographical differences in rurality, speed limits and public transportation, it makes sense that the South and the Great Plains have some of the highest car accident fatality rates while the Northeast and West have the lowest. Overall, though, the U.S. has made great strides in improving the safety of driving. From 1925 to 1997 there was a 90 percent decrease in fatality rate, but as some of these states show, there is still room for improvement.
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Neodymium. Dysprosium. Lanthanum. Europium. Yttrium.
Do you recognise any of these names?
Well, chances are, you don’t.
They look strange. They’re almost unpronounceable. And if you’re not a geologist or a chemist, you wouldn’t be familiar with these metals.
But here’s the thing. They are absolutely critical to your life:
- You will find them in your smartphone. In your television. In your car. In your batteries. In your light bulbs.
- That’s right. These days, most of our modern gizmos require these rare-earth elements. Our need for them is universal.
For this reason, rare earths have received a lot of attention in the press lately:
- But here’s a surprising fact. Rare earths are actually not that rare. In fact, if you tried to search for these elements in your backyard, there’s a good chance you could actually find some tiny deposits there. No kidding.
- However, here’s the problem: harvesting rare earths on a large scale is resource-intensive. Worse still, some people believe that processing these metals is too dirty and pollutive.
- Yes, this has become a point of ideological contention. Unfortunately, such feelings have given rise to nanny-state environmentalism. And this has crippled the West’s ability to explore and extract rare earths.
- This means that the industry has been largely outsourced to China. And this has given the Chinese a monopoly in rare earths. In 2010, the country came to dominate 95% of global production. Astonishing, isn’t it?
However, the commodity cycle is starting to turn now. There’s a growing scepticism about the role that China has been playing in our global supply chains. Is it actually healthy?
- Well, unlike his friendlier predecessors Hu Jintao and Jiang Zemin, the current Chinese president Xi Jinping is more aggressively nationalist. He’s more willing to play hardball. And this has put him on a collision course with the West.
- Therefore, decoupling from China has become a priority. America and its allies are now looking to ‘friendshore’ the production and processing of rare earths where possible. This is about national security. This is about economic leverage. This is about common sense.
- Right now, as supply chains start to diversify, China’s dominance of rare earths is starting to slip, dropping towards the 60% mark.
- So, is this creating a potential opening for commodity-minded investors? What are the risks and opportunities here? Let’s take a deeper look at the global strategic picture…
Your first Quantum Wealth Report is waiting for you:
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My name is Lee, thank you for being here and reading this. Having chosen to embark on a startup journey with Source Studios I want to share my process as it unfolds with anyone who is interested, in case it adds value to what you are doing or challenges you are facing. I want to start by stating that this, my first post is not Chat GPT assisted. I have done this intentionally as I feel I want to at least start from the heart and share what my intentions are on this journey and why I have chosen to take on Source and I don’t feel that’s totally possible using Chat GPT.
Lets rewind to January 2022. I decided that I was tired of going it alone as a designer(having closed my agency Seed in 2019) and wanted to transition to something new, be part of a bigger team and most importantly make a bigger impact than I was. So I decided against everything I have always said, to look for a full time job.To put that in context since 2000, when I entered the workplace I have worked for someone else for a total of 2 and a half years. I have always been independent carving my own path, so it was a big decision.
3 months later I found Toucan, a blockchain startup that was tokenising carbon credits. Over the first few months of 2022 I applied for close to 100 jobs mostly in what’s called climate tech startups as I felt this was the best match for my intentions, skills and values. So I applied for an open UI designer role at Toucan but they didn’t feel my experience matched what they were looking for but I didn’t give up. I felt that I had found a team with an ambitious idea that I could really get behind and wanted to be involved. So I reached out on LinkedIn and started conversations with a few of the team, 2 months later I started with the intention to start a podcast with the team and bring my design skills to help where it was needed.
One of the first people I spoke to at Toucan and who onboarded me, was John Ellison and we connected instantly. I felt a kinship, a shared language and value system. Sadly he left 3 weeks later. My journey at Toucan was a tumultuous one where I struggled to find my place and add value and feel valued. The backdrop on a personal note, which is another post altogether, was that my wife was undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer. It was a very difficult time, new job, new startup, personal crisis.
In March this year Toucan reduced their team size by 30% in an effort to lengthen their runway while they found product market fit and I was one of those who parted ways, which after the fact, was a relief. Almost immediately I reached out to John and we started a conversation around me helping him get the next Season of ReFi Podcast out and some of the plans he had within ReFi Dao which included starting a culture studio called Source. After a 2 month break, and some funding John had got from Celo and Climate Collective we set about starting Source Studios in June 2023.
The intention was and still is to change the narrative in the climate / sustainability space and move it towards regeneration, solutions and hope for a world vision that we can all rally behind and believe is possible. There is so much doom and gloom, divisiveness, politicking, greenwashing, alternative agendas and subversive tactics going on in the media that the waters get muddied and it becomes increasingly difficult to find real clarity. I strongly believe long from podcast content, deep listening, conversation and exploration of ideas is what we need right now to forge our path forward as humanity.
So here we are 5 months later. John’s ReFi Podcast season 3 is out, we have just released Planta-R a Portuguese podcast focused on web3 and regeneration hosted by Rica Amaral and Vagabonds, a Spanish podcast focused on regeneration more broadly hosted by Karla and Renulfo Cordoba out of Costa Rica. We are in the recording phase of Chad’s Climate Quest Podcast with Chad Frischmann of Project Drawdown fame and have a number of other shows on the cards for 2024. I am toying with the idea of starting my own one again but I realise how big a commitment it is so am approaching it with caution.
Its been a bumpy 6 months with John going through a personal crisis of his own which meant me doing much of the work by myself. Ultimately John has had to step back to an advisor role due to his personal life situation culminating 2 months ago when I took the hard decision to take Source forward without funding by myself.
At the same time, mid September a new idea emerged for Source. A global distribution as a service platform that helps content creators get their voices out to the world. I see it as a much needed missing piece in the puzzle, creating the content is the easy part, building a following and an audience is way harder and can be a slog. Solving this problem aligns with my vision to change the narrative as the more eyes and ears on the content impacts more people and allows creators to meet their own objectives easier, whether that’s monetisation or greater reach.
The last 2 months have been deeply challenging having to look for freelance design work again to keep the lights on while pushing Source forward in the hours I have had available.
I think I am still fatigued from the trauma of my wife’s cancer journey over the last 2 years and so have had to learn to not push too hard and listen to my body and work within my capacity. I am taking a regenerative approach to myself and how I am working day to day. On a deeper level I believe I have a solid idea which can both have a huge impact and provide value for all the stakeholders involved. I find myself called once again to lean into trust and take the journey day by day, step by step. This is one of the big lessons from the last 2 years, its like the old saying, “How do you eat an elephant, one bite at a time”. Daily wins, small steps and it builds towards something great.
Luckily Im not totally alone, my friend Greg Schneider stepped in 2 months ago on a part time sweat equity basis to help with among other things partner outreach and business development. It really helps having someone to meet with regularly, hold me accountable and bounce ideas off. So I am hugely grateful for that.
That’s a brief overview of how we got to where we are and sets the stage for what I really want to communicate here. I keep asking myself the question, “What is a truly regenerative way of doing this”, when making decisions and looking at the path forward. And this is what I want this blog to be about, the journey of building a regenerative business as it unfolds because there are not a lot of examples to lean on out there. I am holding lots of questions as I chart the path forward, How do I rewire my thinking away from personal benefit towards systemic impact?, How do we create this in a way that has community built in?, How can we evolve the meaning and function of a business in the process?, How can this be more of a we and less of an I thing?, How can this be a co-creation process?…
So my intention is to do this out in the open, explore ideas, invite comment and input as I go and hopefully learn to be and do better in the process. I invite you along for the ride.
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> From the WeatherWatch archives
An anticyclone lies over most of New Zealand today bringing sunny weather. West of Northland however a weak low pressure system brings some showery weather to areas north of about Auckland in the afternoon.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato, CNI & BOP
Morning sunny spells however cloud increases around midday and showers move in during the afternoon north of about Auckland. The odd evening shower may affect western Bay Of Plenty, sunny there before that time. Expect northeasterly breezes perhaps a little breezy about Auckland in the evening. The Waikato and Central North Island can expect a mostly sunny day with some afternoon cloud, cold to start.
Eastern North Island
Sunny with light winds for most, perhaps an early shower about Gisborne then clearing.
Wellington & Western North Island
Sunny with light winds, northerly breezes about Wellington.
Mostly sunny with light winds tending northerly in the afternoon, a few clouds about.
Sunny with light winds, a general northwest breeze develops about the outer sounds in the afternoon.
Before you add a new comment, take note this story was published on 7 May 2013.
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Workers’ comp is not a perfect system, and sometimes things can wrong or fall through the cracks. If an employee filed a valid claim, workers’ comp should cover all their medical expenses resulting from the work-related injury. If anything goes wrong with this process, it is important to find out what went wrong with the claim and get it corrected.
How Does An Employee File For Workers’ Comp Benefits?
An employee should file a workers’ compensation claim as soon as possible after a workplace injury or illness occurs. The process involves the following steps:
Notify you: As soon as possible, the employee should notify you that an accident or illness has occurred. Then provide the following information: date and time the accident occurred; how it happened; and the type of injury sustained.
Complete and submit official paperwork: You will provide the necessary forms for the employee to complete to officially apply for workers’ compensation benefits. Once they have returned the completed paperwork, you will send it to the insurance company for processing. The insurer will then either approve or deny the claim.
Notice of status: The employee will either be presented with an offer for payment of medical and disability costs or receive a notice of denial. If the claim is denied, the employee can choose to appeal or ask the insurer to review the decision.
Why Would Workers’ Comp Fail To Pay Medical Bills?
When workers’ compensation insurance refuses or discontinues medical treatment, it is often for one or more of the following reasons:
The case is being denied for any of a number of possible issues (for example, the incident that caused the injury fails to meet the definition of an accident; or the employee failed to provide the proper notice).
You believe that the condition for which the employee is being treated is preexisting and not the result of a work-related accident or injury.
You believe that the employee has reached maximum medical improvement and no additional medical care is reasonably needed.
You believe the employee has been noncompliant or abandoned medical treatment.
What Happens If Workers’ Comp Is Not Covering Medical Bills?
If your employee is unsure of why their medical treatment has been discontinued or refused or why their medical bills are not being paid, they may request an explanation in writing from the insurance company. Problems often arise because of miscommunication, incorrect or incomplete information, or delays in receiving information. Many problems can be resolved by you and the employee communicating with the insurance company. If not, their next step is to request a conference with an administrative law judge to discuss the concerns.
If an employee has filed a claim for compensation, they may request an evidentiary hearing in which a judge will decide if you are required to cover their medical treatment. They will have the burden of proof and will need to provide medical evidence. In the meantime, they are protected against collection efforts by medical providers if they notify the provider in writing by certified mail that the healthcare services provided involve a workers’ compensation claim.
Workers’ compensation claims can be complicated, so if you are a business owner, it’s important to have the proper workers’ comp insurance in order to protect your company. Contact your local agent today for more information.
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[Note: this is the first guest post on Web Teacher. I hope to use more guest posts in the future to provide content that I think will be valuable to the readers of this blog. This post by Roko Nastic provides information that educators and students need to know about web hosting.]
A VPS (Virtual Private Server) has become a popular transition tool for webmasters who have outgrown their shared hosting plan, but still do not have the need for a full dedicated server. To understand if a VPS is the best choice for you, it is important to understand what a VPS is and some critical characteristics that you need to keep in mind when choosing the right to fit your needs.
What Is a VPS?
The easiest way to think of a VPS is like a dedicated server, with a few minor differences. A VPS is a single server that utilizes multiple hard drives or a single drive that has been partitioned, for separate users. Limits are placed on each partition to ensure that the lagging problems that are associated with shared hosting do not come into play. Every user has an independent operating system which allows changes to be made without affecting other users. Think of a VPS like you would a giant row of townhouses. They are all part of one unit, but operate independently from each other.
People choose to use a VPS because it offers the same advantages of a dedicated server, yet the multiple users are leveraged to provide a lower priced option. While each VPS does not have the total power or capacity of a dedicated server, they do carry benefits such as independent operating system, root access, and much more.
How to Choose a VPS?
The criteria that is used to choose the perfect VPS varies from person to person, however there are specific factors that must be taken into consideration in order to make a satisfactory choice.
RAM is always at the top of the list when choosing a VPS. Oftentimes, RAM is a primary factor in determining the overall cost. In fact, it may be the only variable between one account and another. Unlike a shared hosting environment, your RAM will be used to run your own operating system and server. This means that you will be using more RAM for your website than you would in a shared hosting environment.
If your hosting provider offers “burstable” RAM, you may be able to use that RAM in addition to dedicated RAM amount. Burstable RAM is like backup RAM that is used when you get a traffic spike, commonly from Web 2.0 websites such as Digg, Twitter, or Facebook. While this is a great fail-safe, most hosting providers will make you upgrade your account if you consistently tap into the burstable RAM.
Managed or Unmanaged
VPS hosting offers both managed and unmanaged options. As with any type of hosting, the more managed it is, the more expensive it will be and the less control that you will have. However, unmanaged VPS hosting can quickly consume a large amount of your time as well as will require a large amount of technical knowledge. If you are just moving from a shared hosting environment, a managed account is probably the best choice. In an unmanaged environment, the hosting company will only do required reboots, hardware maintenance, and deal with network issues, the rest will be up to you.
Bandwidth is always a concern regardless of what type of hosting package you are looking at. While nearly every hosting company offers unlimited bandwidth, it is important to find out what unlimited really means. If your website caters to visitors from one primary geographic area, it is a good idea to find a hosting company that is with or near that area.
It is important to choose a hosting company that provides exceptional security and monitoring. Certain types of server attacks, such as DDOS attacks, can slow down the entire server to a point where your website will no longer load. If the hosting provider offers adequate monitoring and protection, these attacks can be quickly stopped and even prevented. This is critical to prevent downtime.
A VPS is considered to be a very affordable option, when compared to a dedicated server. Normally, a VPS will start as low as $10 a month. However, as with all services, the more features you want, the more expensive it will be. Additionally, managed VPS environments will always be more expensive than an unmanaged VPS.
There are a variety of additional features that you may want to keep an eye on. It is important to choose a VPS that utilizes a control panel that you are comfortable with. The two most popular options have consistently been cPanel and Plesk. Choosing a control panel that you already know will make managing your VPS much easier and eliminate some of the learning curve. Another feature is the server uptime. Most companies offer a 99% uptime guarantee and anything less is a waste of time and money.
Choosing to utilize a VPS can seem like an overwhelming decision at first. However, once you understand what a VPS is and some of the important characteristics to consider, it doesn’t have to be difficult.
About the author: Roko Nastic is a full time webmaster and blogger passionate in helping other webmasters and website owners create faster, better and more profitable websites. He enjoys writing blog posts and news articles for WebmasterFormat.com and making connections with the like minded bloggers all around the web.
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The newfound peace between the two countries has seen to be mutual. Image: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
The conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea that has roots stretching back to the 1960s has finally come to an end, resulting in one of the most unexpected consequences of any peacetime period.
In 1991, following decades of armed struggle, Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia. However, uncertainty over where the border between the two countries should run eventually erupted into war. The situation escalated during two years of fighting between 1998 and 2000. Thousands of people died, leading to a period of ongoing tension interspersed with outbreaks of armed conflict.
When the hostilities ceased with the formal signing of a joint declaration, there was an outpouring of warmth between citizens of the two countries.
Most notably, some enthusiastically embraced the newly-restored ability to place telephone calls to their neighbouring nation. Not just to speak to friends and family they were previously separated from, but people also called complete strangers at random. Many also took to social media to share their excitement.
“I don’t know you, you don’t know me, but I am from Ethiopia and I am so excited to talk to you,” said Roman Tafessework Gomeju, who described herself as “crazy happy” in a Facebook post, the New York Times reports.
Her excitement was echoed elsewhere in Ethiopia and across the border in Eritrea too.
Even though language barriers persist for many, they weren't an obstacle for those taking the opportunity to find some common linguistic ground.
And even the most prosaic of encounters took on a deeper significance. After all, when was the last time you called a hotel receptionist just to have a conversation?
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Wonderfully maintained 4 bed 3 bath home tucked back into a quiet Taylorsville neighborhood! This home has a seamless layout and plenty of space for the whole family. The home is equipped with new carpet, new paint, newer windows, furnace & AC, SPC flooring, and a new dishwasher. Just a few homes away from the Taylorsville Rec Center & Swimming Pool, Valley Regional Park and Taylorsville Library. Quick access to the freeway, restaurants, shopping and schools. Fully-fenced and landscaped yard with a large back patio and storage shed. Spacious driveway with room for RV or boat Parking. Don't miss the chance to make this wonderful property your own! Seller will be performing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. Buyer agrees to cooperate in this exchange by executing any additional documents at no cost or liability to the Buyer. Square footage figures are provided as a courtesy estimate only and were obtained from county. Buyer is advised to obtain an independent measurement.
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This year is turning out to be a particularly great one for house flippers, who are profiting from the wave of people leaving their apartments in the cities in search of houses in the suburbs. Urban. And the evidence is clear to see. According to Attom, the average gross earnings from flips last year were the highest they’ve been since 2005.
And flippers aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits. Buyers are too. What better kind of property to call their new home than a newly renovated house close to all of the amenities they’re looking for?
While not the cheapest, the Golden State is often a strategic choice for experienced flippers with sharp business judgment, looking to make a profit they can invest into their next venture.
If this sounds like it could be you, then sit back and relax as we walk you through the ins and outs of flipping houses in California.
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Why Should You Fix and Flip in California?
Elevated real estate prices and a high cost of living can sometimes discourage flippers from investing in California. However, if you’re a flipper looking for a bargain, don’t let this put you off. We’re here to tell you why flipping houses in California is still worth your while.
- Bigger loan prospects: Because of the high prices in California (the median house price is more than double the national average), private lenders are generally willing to adjust their loan limits accordingly. What’s more, a high loan amount = higher profits for flippers.
- A large pipeline of foreclosure properties coming to the market: In California, the foreclosure moratorium has just been lifted. As a result, there are set to be a large number of foreclosure properties available throughout the Golden State. With this space!
- Strong buyer market: No matter how high house prices are, buyers are almost guaranteed to keep flocking to California because of how great it is to live there. It’s also fair to say that most house-hunters in California probably have a bigger budget to accommodate for all of the added extras that come with living in this idyllic state. With 28 national parks to choose from, 800 miles of coastline, and diverse multiculturalism, who wouldn’t want to live there?
If you’re thinking about flipping houses in California, contact an industry-leading private lender to get the funds in 3-7 days.
How to Flip Houses in California
Still wondering how to flip houses in California? Let us break down the process so that you can see just how simple it is. Here are some tips you can follow:
Narrow Down Your Search
As the third-largest state in the U.S., California has a huge surface area covered in real estate to choose from. It’s also home to some of the most expensive neighborhoods in America, so be sure to narrow your search for fix and flip properties down to the cheaper areas. More on that in our next section.
Look Out for REO Properties
Once you’ve identified the areas you want to look for real estate in, one of the most complex stages of the process is actually tracking down the houses you want to flip.
In California, one of our top tips is to look for Real Estate Owned (REO) properties, which have fallen into the hands of lenders after borrowers have defaulted on their mortgage payments. In the first quarter of this year, California was the state to register the third-highest number of REO properties in the U.S.
Make a Name for Yourself
With our previous point in mind, networking is also a very important part of flipping in California. As the saying goes, fixing and flipping often comes down to who you know and not what you know, so make sure you introduce yourself to the money lenders, wholesalers, and real estate agents in the area. They might be able to pass on tips of ideal fix and flip properties before others catch wind of them.
So you’ve tracked down your ideal fix and flip property to renovate. Now, the most important part of the game is making sure you have enough money to purchase it, renovate it, and ensure you make a profit from it. Use the 70% rule to make sure your profits are guaranteed. Here at We Lend, we provide tailor-made private money loans that you’ll be able to access within a week of applying for funds.
Best Cities to Flip Houses in California
As we’ve previously mentioned, there are definitely some areas of California you might want to avoid as a flipper. Flipping houses in the Bay Area, for example, requires a lot of forward planning to guarantee a healthy profit from your venture. However, it’s still important that you get the balance between affordability and desirable locations right. After all, this is the key to a successful flip.
With this in mind, here are some of the best places to flip houses in California:
If it’s ROI you’re looking for, there’s no better city for house flipping in California than Fresno. This is because the value of homes in this city is growing substantially quicker than in other, more expensive cities in California. Once rated the second-best city to flip houses in the U.S., Fresno has a suburban feel and is home to lots of families, as well as young professionals.
Los Angeles is one of the most profitable areas in California for fix and flips. In fact, The Orange County Register reported profits averaging nearly $135,000 per flipped home in Los Angeles County, the highest in the state. What’s more, as one of the most populated counties in the US, you’ll be able to find a fix and flip property that’s right for you.
If you’re hungry for some healthy flipping competition, look no further than the city of Irvine. This master-planned city in Orange County became famous for its “tech powerhouse” status a few years ago.
The last city we’d recommend for house flipping in California is Ventura. This coastal city racked up a whopping $180,000 in gross flipping profits last year, which was among the highest in the U.S, according to CNBC. From schools to beaches, surf spots to cafes, this city has great amenities that will attract buyers from far and wide.
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Before you ask “do you need a license to flip houses in California?” The answer is no. So what are you waiting for?
Breathtaking scenery, a great location, and opportunities for some serious profit make California a challenging but exciting place to flip houses in 2021.
Now you’re equipped with all the information, there’s only one thing for it. Take the plunge and start flipping houses in California today.
Ruben is Managing Partner at We Lend LLC. With over a decade in the real estate industry – acquiring, flipping, developing and financing over $500 million worth in real estate – Ruben has quickly become a renowned real estate expert, speaker, and guide for many professionals in the industry. The most successful time...
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WESTMAN HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY
HALL OF FAME
Builder (Inaugural Member)
Bob Miller has been involved in rugby since 1993. Bob had no prior rugby experience when he was asked to help the Brandon Barbarians RFC film games and get involved with the club.
Bob enjoyed the camaraderie and culture of the game that he stayed involved with rugby for 20 years. Bob saw the importance of an established high school league in Western Manitoba and didn't hesitate to get involved.
Westman High School Rugby was established in the Spring of 2003 and Bob became the league's first communications director. He established and operated the WHSR website for 10 years. Bob was known for the great photos he took at countless rugby games, which were then posted on the WHSR website for athletes and parents to enjoy. Bob selflessly drove all over Manitoba attending games and taking photos which he loved to do. With Bob's help, high school rugby garnered plenty of media exposure and helped promote the game to the public.
Bob remained on the WHSR board for 10 years where he worked with others to make the league as successful as possible. Bob decided to step away in 2012 to fully enjoy his retirement and Westman High School Rugby knew that it would be a challenge to fill the void left by Bob as he brought so much to the game. Bob passed away peacefully in Brandon on December 20th, 2017. He will be greatly missed.
For his contributions as a builder, Bob became the inaugural member of the Westman High School Rugby Hall of Fame in 2013.
Dr. Gavin Roche
Dr. Gavin Roche began coaching rugby in Minnedosa at the high school level in 1999 and helped create the rugby program at Minnedosa Collegiate, which has been one of the top programs in the Province. There was no rugby in Minnedosa prior to 1999.
Since that time, Dr. Roche helped establish a positive and winning culture at Minnedosa Collegiate. He helped lead the Chancellors Varsity Boys program to five Westman High School Rugby Championships in 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2011. Minnedosa also won a Provincial Championship in 2010.
Dr. Roche also helped develop many local players who went on to represent Manitoba at the Provincial level and Canada at the International level including his own son Tom. He also helped contribute to the Minnedosa Youth Rugby program for many years.
Although the aforementioned highlights are impressive, the most important accomplishment is what rugby means to the students and community. Dr. Roche created a winning environment in which the youth wanted to get involved. They wanted to learn and were motivated to work hard and have fun.
Dr. Roche encouraged everyone to come out at all levels and he made them feel welcome. Participants from all socio-economic backgrounds and with differing ability levels were welcome. These children felt involved and accepted which made them all feel good about themselves.
Dr. Roche not only inspired the students to play rugby, he also inspired them to coach.
During WHSR games, whether at home or on the road, the Chancellor coach’s box was always full of graduated players, much to the chagrin of opposing coaches. In 2012, Dr. Roche moved to Winnipeg and relinquished his coaching position to four Minnedosa Collegiate Alumni, and subsequently, the initial spirit and intent of the game has been preserved.
The community, once apprehensive, is very supportive of the rugby program. They come out to watch and are keenly intent on learning the game. Dr. Roche always took the time to help the community understand the game. In fact, youth from other communities and their parents got involved in Minnedosa rugby at both the high school and community levels.
Although Dr. Roche no longer resides in Minnedosa, he will always be a part of the rugby culture at all levels. He still watches games that he can attend, offers his input from the stands, and follows the Chancellors as closely as he can. Dr. Roche has been an excellent rugby ambassador and coach within the Minnedosa community and the Westman area. He fostered an enjoyable, welcoming winning opportunity for the youth of Minnedosa and will always be considered a respected and highly revered coach within Manitoba’s rugby circles.
For his contributions as a Coach, Gavin became the second member of the Westman High School Rugby Hall of Fame.
Sandy Donald started playing rugby when he was 9 years old back in Scotland and continued to play when he moved to Canada in 1983 where he began to play for the Brandon Barbarians R.F.C. Sandy was a player for 15 years and is a continued supporter of the club.
Sandy decided to get involved as a referee after his playing days and became Westman High School Rugby's first Referee in Chief in 2003. Sandy played a crucial role in recruiting, scheduling, certifying and developing referees in the Westman area. Sandy was an experienced referee himself from 2002-2012.
Sandy also played an important role in the development of the Crocus Plains Varsity Boys rugby program. Sandy coached the Plainsmen team from 2002-2008 where he developed many young players who would go on to represent Manitoba at National Championships and the Canada Games. Sandy coached the Plainsmen to a Westman High school Rugby Championship and Provincial Championship in 2003. He also coached the Plainsmen to a Westman High School Rugby Final in 2004.
At the High Performance level, Sandy coached the Rugby Manitoba U18 Men's team in 2003 with fellow WHSR Hall of Fame inductee Gavin Roche and then with league President Brian Yon from 2004-2008. Sandy would also coach the U18 men in the 2005 and 2009 Canada Summer Games. Along with Brian Yon, he was named an assistant coach with the Canada U17 team which toured England in the Fall of 2006. Sandy took a brief step away from coaching the U18 men in 2010 but returned to coach the team in 2011 and 2012.
In 2012, Sandy stepped away from coaching and decided to get involved at the administrative level where he became President of Rugby Manitoba in 2012. Sandy would hold that position until 2018 when he stepped down. During that time, Sandy worked tirelessly to forge positive relationships with other Unions and Rugby Canada which created more rugby development opportunities for Manitoba.
Sandy was always a great mentor to new coaches, referees and players. His influence and contributions both on and off the field helped rugby grow in Westman and forged what Westman High School Rugby is today.
The Westman High School Rugby Executive are extremely delighted to induct Sandy Donald to the Westman High School Rugby Hall of Fame in the Builder category.
Barry Dowsett first got involved with rugby in the 1980's when he was introduced to the game while serving in the armed forces. Barry joined the Brandon Barbarians Rugby Football Club in 1998 as a player and he made many contributions off the field as well serving as a volunteer and a member of several organizing committees.
Barry has contributed to the game immensely including the establishment of the Minnedosa Varsity Boys High School rugby program in 1999. Barry served as a coach and manager of the team. Barry was also one of the founding members and organizers of Westman High School Rugby in 2003. Barry was crucial in developing a constitution and by-laws for the league and also recruited Wilf Taylor as the first president. The league's first year of operations took place in 2003. Barry ran as Vice President from
2003 - 2006 and continued to play an important role in developing the league in it's early years. With the departure of Wilf Taylor as President in 2006, Barry readily stepped up and ran as President for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Even during his presidency role, he continued to coach and manage the Minnedosa Chancellors.
Barry also recognized the need for Rugby officials in the Westman area. He attained his referee certification and refereed games from 2003 to 2008. He did all this while being a member of the League executive and also managing the Minnedosa Chancellor Rugby program.
Barry was also instrumental in establishing a Minnedosa youth rugby program. The Minnedosa youth program has helped young girls and boys develop and prepare for High School rugby in their community. He stayed involved until 2012.
With the Busy life of having a family, Barry decided to step away from the game as president and coach of the Minnedosa Chancellors in 2008 and wanted to focus more on his children and their extracurricular activities including Youth Rugby. Barry made his return to the Minnedosa high school program in 2013 and 2014 as a volunteer but stepped away at the end of the 2014 season. Although Barry is no longer involved, he is still seen attending games from time to time and supporting the Minnedosa Chancellors and all those involved in the game of rugby
Barry Dowsett will always be seen as a founder, builder and major contributor to the game of rugby in Western Manitoba. The Westman High School Rugby Executive and Members are extremely proud to induct Barry Dowsett to the Westman High School Rugby Hall of Fame in the Builder category.
Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations must include full name of nominee and nominated in one of the following categories:
Special circumstances may allow a nominee to be inducted into more than one category. Nominations must be submitted in a Word Document including history and list of achievements of the nominee. Nominees must have demonstrated a strong link and made significant contributions to Westman High School Rugby.
All nominations will be reviewed by the WHSR Executive. Any unsuccessful nominations may be nominated again the following year.
All nominations can be submitted to:
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Where the Crows Nest
Hilton, KwaZulu -Natal
In the heart of the Natal Midlands, there is a very special place.
Welcome to Where the Crows Nest.
After years of working and travelling across the world, the Crows met in Pretoria in 2011, and settled in Hilton in 2017.
On a blank canvas, on the edge of the Umgeni valley, they built their dream, one brick and one wooden beam at a time until they had something special worth sharing with others. We offer accommodation with breathtaking views and gourmet picnics and functions.
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Jumpsuits are the ultimate lazy outfit, really. They can be as smart or as louche as you want them to be but there's minimal faff involved in wearing one and it takes less than five minutes to pop on. They're also a forever item for our wardrobes, these days. No longer reserved for die-hard followers of fashion, the all-in-one is a much-loved item by everyone. We've had the denim version, the khaki and utilitarian. Now? The leather jumpsuit.
Before you get ideas that this look would be all about perspiring in a too-tight black catsuit that Michelle Pfeiffer would feel uncomfortable in, that's not what 2020's leather jumpsuit is all about. The silhouette is loose-fitting, with wide legs, a fitted waist and a blouson-style top. There are plenty of colours too—sure black is a winner but there's a metallic and snakeskin print version that would honestly looks super cool too.
Brands that I've had my eye on include Nanushka and Stand Studio's versions but there's also ASOS's boilersuit that looks chic too, if you're after a more affordable option. Keep scrolling to see the edit in full.
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Economy Continues to Lose Momentum
The results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey) show a slight decline in economic momentum in June. At 16.8 points (seasonally adjusted), the WIFO Business Climate Index was 2.6 points below the value of the previous month (19.4 points). The results show a weakening in the situation assessments, which, however, continue to indicate a good economic environment. As a result of high business uncertainty and rising input prices, however, economic expectations lost further momentum. The majority of companies still expect to have to raise prices in the coming months.
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Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month: A Look at Their Invaluable Contributions to America
May marks Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the significant contributions of Jewish Americans and to honor their resilience and achievements.
For over 370 years, Jewish Americans have given to their communities and this nation. They have served in government and military, won Nobel prizes and Olympic medals, led universities and corporations, created lasting works of performing and visual art, written novels and investigative articles, contributed to modern medicine and medical research, and so much more.
This month, we would like to honor former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first Jewish woman to serve on the Court, and Louis Brandeis, a former associate justice on the Supreme Court. In arts and sciences, we remember Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientists of all time; Elie Wiesel, a Romanian-born American writer and Holocaust survivor best known for "Night"; and Irving Berlin, an American songwriter who won numerous musical honors.
What would our country be like without the influence of Jewish values—justice (tzedek), truth (emet), peace (shalom), and kindness (chesed), to name a few—that have shaped America's character and culture? As loyal and patriotic citizens, American Jews have had an immeasurable impact on American history.
To understand the roots of Jewish American history, let's look back to where it all began. Their story starts in 1654 when 23 Jewish refugees fled persecution abroad and sailed into the port of modern-day New York City. There, they fought for religious freedom, helping define a core principle our country was founded on—the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed May as Jewish American Heritage Month. Congressional resolutions urged the president to make this proclamation after successfully celebrating the 350th anniversary of American Jewish History in 2004.
In addition to honoring Jewish Americans, we would like to spotlight allies to the Jewish community. This year, we recognize the heroic actions of Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara, who served as a consul in Lithuania during World War II. Chiune defied orders to save almost 6,000 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution by handwriting visas so they could travel through Japanese territory. He was awarded the title "Righteous Among the Nations" for his courageous actions, risking his career and the lives of his family.
We are grateful for Chiune's courage and thank those who have risked their lives to save other human beings, Jewish and non-Jewish. It is a special connection for our family to know Chihiro Sugihara, Chiune Sugihara's grandson, and to have this deep gratitude for his grandfather and the difference he made for thousands of Jews. Chihiro, our partner at WAKO, continues to honor his grandfather by participating in speaking engagements around the world.
This month, let's take the time to honor and appreciate our Jewish American friends, neighbors, and community members. Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month helps to recognize the invaluable contributions and values that Jewish Americans have brought to our country.
President Biden stated during this year's proclamation, "We celebrate the contributions, culture, and values that [Jewish Americans] have passed down from generation to generation and that have shaped who we are as Americans. We remember that the power lies within each of us to rise together against hate, to see each other as fellow human beings, and to ensure that the Jewish community is afforded the safety, security, and dignity they deserve as they continue to shine their light in America and around the world."
Here's to a month dedicated to Jewish heritage, solidarity, pride, accomplishments, progress, healing, relief, redemption, and renewal!
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The portfolio companies included herein represent Windjammer’s current strategy. Such companies are provided solely in order to illustrate Windjammer’s experience in the types of businesses included above and do not purport to be a complete list of all historical Windjammer investments. A full list of Windjammer investments is available upon request.
Bio X Cell’s portfolio of 400+ monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are used by 1,500+ academic, government and commercial customers in a variety of research areas including cancer, immunology and neuroscience. BXC supplies research use only mAbs to customers in more than 50 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, and has a growing list of 20,000+ research publication citations.
Complementary life science tools and reagents serving the pre‐clinical research market
AXH is a leading designer and manufacturer of air-cooled heat exchangers, providing a mission critical role in cooling liquids or gases, protecting end user equipment from damage or corrosion that is commonly created as a by-product of natural gas compression. Founded in 2006, AXH specializes in custom designed, high mix solutions serving primarily the natural gas and LNG markets, as well as industrial, process chemical, and emerging carbon capture applications.
Manufacturers or service providers involved with heat exchangers or thermal management
Manufacturer of specialty wires and cables serving the niche high temperature and fire protection markets. Radix’s wires are primarily customized and application specific, and designed to operate reliably in challenging environments.
Providers of high temperature, harsh environment, custom, and other specialty wires, cables and connectors.
Manufacturer of heavy-duty mulching equipment, including attachments, carriers and parts used for vegetation and land management.
Providers of mulching attachments, parts and carriers used for vegetation and land management
Paragon Energy Solutions is a critical parts and services provider to the nuclear power industry, helping to advance zero carbon energy. The Company serves both large nuclear utility power plants and next generation advanced Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Testing, qualification and regulatory compliance services, products, technologies and distribution supporting current and next generation nuclear power
Vital Records Control (“VRC”) provides a suite of information governance services and solutions. The Company offers offsite records storage, climate controlled storage, release of information services, vaulting services for media backups, destruction, mobile shredding, imaging services, records indexing services, and medical workflow solutions. VRC provides customers with an industry leading security and chain-of-custody of sensitive documents, enabled by the Company's proprietary RF-based tracking system for stored records and strong security protocols. Further, VRC's proprietary software provides customers with reporting for document tracing, scan-on-demand, and simplified invoicing. VRC currently operates in more than 30 states throughout the US.
Records storage providers (documents, film and regulatory-driven sample storage), shredding, imaging, ROI and medical workflow solutions, and vertically focused day forward scanning.
IPS is an industry pioneer delivering Intelligent Parking Systems and payment software to transportation and parking operations globally. The Company provides a fully-integrated Smart Parking Management Solution including single-space meters, multi-space pay stations, enforcement, permitting, and vehicle detection sensors, integrated via SaaS management software with Advanced Data Analytics.
Parking, mobility, and smart city solutions, encompassing hardware, software and payments. Installed base of meters, enforcement, and parking management solutions.
Compex is a leading, tech-enabled provider of outsourced medical records retrieval and litigation support services nationally. Founded in 1972, Compex has a record of providing high quality service, fast turnaround times and proven scalability to a blue-chip customer base including insurance carriers, third party administrators and law firms.
Medical records retrieval service providers or related technology platforms, litigation support services, and tech-enabled outsourced insurance claims workflow providers
Parts Town is a leading distributor of genuine OEM repair and maintenance parts for commercial kitchen equipment serving the foodservice parts, equipment and supplies market. The Company provides mission critical products that enable commercial kitchens to operate equipment safely and effectively, and also provides locally focused field service and technical support. Through its e-commerce platform, the Company offers its local, national and international customers broad access to parts inventory and provides highly customized solutions to food equipment manufacturers, food equipment service companies and restaurants.
Hilco is a global distributor of branded and consumable professional eyecare products and optical accessories throughout the eye healthcare supply chain. The Company has a highly diverse suite of branded and non-branded optical products and accessories, offering more than 30,000 SKUs and an expansive distribution network, uniquely allowing the Company to serve both optical chains and independent optical locations alike as a "one-stop-shop."
Products, technologies or distribution related to eyecare products and accessories used in or sold through the professional or retail eye healthcare channel
Hermetic Solutions Group ("HSG") is a leading provider of advanced microelectronic packages, engineered components and interconnect solutions designed to ensure critical electronic systems function reliably in demanding environments where it is essential to control for factors such as weight, space, vibration, temperature, moisture, etc. HSG’s products support new build and system upgrades of high priority defense platforms, as well as niche applications in medical device, optical networking and industrial products.
Manufacturers of hermetic products, including connectors and electronic components, or similar products or technologies directly adjacent to hermetic packages, serving the aerospace and defense, medical device or other industrial markets.
TRG is a leading manufacturer and distributor of materials for the identification, tagging, signage, personalization, and maker markets, through the Johnson Plastics Plus and Rowmark brands.
Products related to identification, tagging, signage and personalization end markets. Technologies covering specialty acrylics, sublimation, heat transfer, engraving, digital printing, and 3-D printing.
Advanced Instruments (“AI”) designs and manufactures analytical test and measurement instruments and consumables, serving an installed base of thousands of loyal end users in over 90 countries. AI is a leading authority on the application of Freezing Point Depression “FPD” technology for measuring the osmolality of solutions, a critical process analytical technology in biotech applications, including the rapidly growing fields of bioprocessing, cell and gene therapies. AI also serves the global clinical laboratory and food and beverage quality/safety testing markets with its suite of FPD testing products, and is developing a growing range of innovative instruments and consumables for use in microbiology and hematology applications.
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Mission Critical Electronics (“MCE”) is a market leading provider of power conversion, battery charging, and battery products within niche specialty vehicle, public safety, marine and industrial markets under multiple operating brands: Kussmaul, Newmar, ASEA, Power Products, American Battery Charging, and Xantrex. The Company focuses on critical system applications where durability, reliability, and performance are essential to deliver immediately accessible power. MCE’s solutions address application specific requirements for 4,000 customers across 2,000+ branded SKUs. MCE has continuously provided leading product quality and reliability, with high levels of service that have enabled it to build strong reputations and customer loyalty in its served markets.
Providers of power electronics, battery chargers, and battery and battery-related products and services.
Heritage is a leading independent distributor of 100% genuine OEM replacement and repair parts for commercial kitchen equipment serving the foodservice parts, equipment and supplies market. The Company provides mission critical products that enable commercial kitchens to operate equipment safely and effectively. Heritage provides more than 43,000 stocked SKUs and has access to over 100,000 total SKUs, acting as a one-stop-shop provider to its customers. The Company partners with over 800 foodservice OEMs to source its products, delivering a high volume of low dollar transactions and a suite of maintenance and repair services to over 52,000 customers in the US and Canada.
Flinn Scientific is a leading multichannel marketer of science-oriented educational products and content to the K-12 and Higher Education markets, offering a comprehensive product portfolio of over 8,400 private label and third party SKUs including packaged chemicals and solutions, laboratory equipment, and laboratory activity kits. In addition, the company provides SaaS teaching solutions and lab management software. The company actively sells to over 29,000 schools and 48,000 teachers across the US and Canada.
Science/Engineering oriented content and lab supply providers to the education market (K-12, Higher Ed).
RegO Engineered Controls International (“RegO”) is a leading global provider of mission critical, highly engineered flow control products used in the transportation, delivery, and storage of liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”), liquefied natural gas (“LNG”), and cryogenic industrial gases. The company designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of flow control valves and regulators that are sold to domestic and international markets and are used in residential, industrial and clean energy transport applications. RegO sells products under industry leading brands RegO, Goddard, Macro and Superior, across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
RegO was sold to Dover Corporation in December 2021.
Component Hardware Group (“CHG”) is a leading supplier of mission critical hardware components, value added sub-assemblies, and plumbing products to the foodservice equipment (“FSE”) industry. A unique ability to provide low volume, high mix product quantities on a just-in-time basis, coupled with in-house engineering capabilities and a global sourcing infrastructure, make CHG a critical supply chain partner for its customers, which include FSE OEMs, fabricators and restaurant chains.
U.S. manufacturer to expand domestic supply capabilities for sub-assemblies, or product lines (e.g., electrical/electronics & controls), serving FSE or adjacent industries.
GCS, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with operations in Ontario, Canada, provides mission critical laboratory testing services and data analysis to insurance companies. GCS, which operates under the ITEL brand in the United States, tests damaged flooring, roofing and siding samples submitted by property insurers, claims adjusters and homeowners to determine the fair value to replace the policy’s holders damaged materials with a like kind and quality product. Additionally, GCS provides matching services for siding and roofing products. The Company serves as an independent lab and data source to ensure that all parties, including the policyholder, insurer and adjuster involved in the claims process are treated fairly. GCS is a leader in the industry and utilizes a proprietary database and testing methodology to provide highly accurate tests results within a 24 hour time frame.
Global Claims was sold to PNC Riverarch Capital in September 2017.
Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, with operations in California, Georgia, the UK and China, JWC is one of the most recognized brands in the wastewater treatment equipment industry. JWC manufactures and services over 200 highly engineered variations of grinders, screens and processing systems, including the legendary Muffin Monster sewage grinder. Over 25,000 Muffin Monsters are installed globally to grind up the solid debris that ends up in wastewater pump stations, pipelines and sludge lines. The dual-shafted grinder protects pumps and downstream systems from clogging and potential damage.
JWC was sold to Sulzer Ltd. in January 2018.
A leader in the product protection industry for 60 years manufacturing caps, plugs, tubing, containers, edge liners, fasteners, netting, and masking products. The Company's line of protective closures are used in a wide range of industries and are mission critical to its customers throughout manufacturing, transportation and storage. Caplugs operates through a global footprint of four manufacturing and distribution facilities strategically located on the East and West coasts of the United States and in China. The Company specializes in injection molding, vinyl-dip molding and plastic extrusion, producing approximately 2 billion pieces per year.
Caplugs was sold to Berwind Consolidated Holdings, Inc. in March 2015.
A leading North American manufacturer of private label and store branded, dry shelf-stable dinners and side dishes. The Company serves a diverse customer base in the grocery retail, discount retail, wholesale, mass merchandiser, and specialty retail channels. Macaroni and cheese dinners, add-meat skillet dinners, rice dinners, and meatless side dishes are among the many products the Company manufactures.
S.T. Specialty Foods was sold to Treehouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) in October 2010.
A leading multi-channel, business-to-business direct marketer of radio frequency, microwave and fiber optic connectors, adapters, cables, cable assemblies and other components to over 27,000 companies in over 75 countries globally. The Company's products are used in a wide variety of electronics-based applications, including electronic instrumentation, military/aerospace electronics, telecommunications equipment, medical, industrial and transportation equipment, as well as computers, peripherals, and office equipment.
Infinite RF was sold to Genstar Capital in May 2016.
A leading supplier of remanufactured and new starters and alternators for the automotive, light truck, and heavy-duty vehicle aftermarket. BBB has over 2,000 employees and serves a diverse customer base of warehouse distributors, independent automotive parts retailers, and big-box automotive parts retailers.
BBB Industries was sold to a financial buyer in November 2014.
A pioneer and global leader in the development of screening and separation equipment used in a broad range of process industries, including industrial minerals, food, grain, chemicals and plastics. Rotex specializes in providing high-volume, solid-to-solid gyratory separation equipment to customers around the world who rely on Rotex machines to deliver 24/7 performance, consistent product quality and precise end product output.
Rotex was sold to Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) in August 2011.
A leading designer, manufacturer and catalog retailer of taxidermy forms and supplies, which caters to the enthusiast-driven hunting and fishing markets. McKenzie has demonstrated consistent sales and earnings growth due to a combination of selective acquisitions and organic growth.
McKenzie was sold to a financial buyer in March 2012.
A global leader in the design, development and manufacture of innovative dispensing solutions for the food service and beverage industries. ABC's proprietary products include a leading hand-held soft drink and juice dispenser, an array of condiment and sauce dispensing products, and liquor and draft beer dispensing systems.
Automatic Bar Controls was sold to Middleby Corporation (Nasdaq/NGS: MIDD) in December 2013.
A global market leader providing highly engineered, mission critical components used in web process manufacturing applications. The Company's line of web accessory products is the broadest in the industry and includes web-guiding systems, winding products, slitting products and systems tension controls, and inspection products. Maxcess equipment is manufactured in the United States and Europe, and sold globally under the Fife, Tidland and MagPowr brands.
Maxcess was sold to a strategic buyer in January 2014.
A leading pharmaceutical marketing services firm specializing in providing a broad range of strategic value-added services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. HealthSTAR’s product offering includes advertising agency services, continuing education, sample fulfillment, patient recruitment, physician meetings and symposiums, as well as direct-to-customer marketing through controlled venues.
An environmental consulting company specializing in remediation consulting for contaminated industrial sites with a focus on the petroleum, transportation and utility industries. RETEC’s senior management team has a 15-year track record of consistently and profitably growing the business ahead of industry growth rates. Over this period the Company has developed strong, long-standing relationships with a core group of key clients, providing a solid base on which to continue to grow the business both organically and through acquisitions.
RETEC was sold to AECOM Technology Corps. in January 2007.
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The Orthopedic Film Festival 2022 is the first ever international film fest made for and by orthopedic and trauma surgeons. In the three-night event, experts worldwide are invited to create and present compelling short films about their very best tips, tricks and lessons learned through real-life experiences. As a highlight, an audience-selected winner of the “Best Video Award” will be announced each evening and will receive a special Winglet prize.
Grab your favorite snack and a comfortable spot on the couch and learn from world-renowned experts in a high-caliber compilation of the most up-to-date and exclusive tips, tricks and lessons learned from the comfort of your home.
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The post-live version is available for a ticket price of € 49.
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Mexico City, Mexico
Authorities in Mexico have alleged that the former director of a zoo in the country not only did kill animals to serve them up at a Christmas party but also trade some animals to private individuals. The state environment authorities have accused José Rubén Nava, the former director of the local zoo in the city of Chilpancingo, of killing 4 pygmy goats and then cooking them on the zooâs premises for a Christmas party. Authorities said the animals were not fit for human consumption and the heinous act put several human lives at risk. Rubén Nava was apparently fired from his position on January 12.
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What is the Mexico Zoo controversy?
The former director of the Chilpancingo Zoo in Mexico, José Rubén Nava, reportedly sold off and traded cattle and deer from the zooâs animal collection. The death of a deer last month prompted a full-fledged investigation into Rubén Navaâs handling of the zoo, following which the shocking allegations have been made by Fernando Ruiz Gutierrez, the state environment department's director of wildlife.
Why did Rubén Nava sell animals from Zooâs animal collection?
As reported in the media, Rubén Nava traded off a Zebra to some private individuals because he wanted to get some tools to fix things around the zoo. Although, the investigation agency couldnât find any tool on the zooâs premises. Similarly, deer and Watusi cattle were also traded off to private individuals under Navaâs orders without proper accounting.
It was not clear if Nava has been formally charged in the case, but he has already been fired from his position in the Chilpancingo Zoo.
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ICO Hacking 2020
Hacking Bitcoin Mining Pools and Exchanges
Hacking a Bitcoin mining pool can be useful to crooks as the process involves using the processing power of a group of Bitcoin miners for one’s own benefit. However, doing so is a complicated process. The hackers need to target ISPs and compromise the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) service, which connects different networks. By compromising this service, hackers can redirect traffic from other mining pools to their own pool.
1. Change Wallet Address – In July last year, during an initial coin offering (ICO) event for startup CoinDash, hackers replaced the company’s wallet address with their own on the CoinDash website. This resulted in millions of dollars worth of ethereum being transferred to the hackers, instead of CoinDash.
2. Smart contract coding bugs – In July 2017, a smart contract coding company Parity warned about a vulnerability in their wallet software, a result of a bug in a specific multi-signature contract wallet.sol. At the time the alert was issued, around 150,000 ethers (worth around $30 million at the time of the incident) had been stolen. The issue had been market as “critical”, and the company urged users with funds in multi-sig wallets to move their funds to secure address.
3. Fake token pre-sale – Scammers managed to steal as much as $500,000 from supporters of an Enigma blockchain project when they launched a fake token presale. The hackers managed to hack the project’s website, mailing list and one administrator account. While pretending to be the official project team, they started inviting people to participate in an initial coin offering ‘presale’. The deceived participants transfered nearly 1,500 ethers, euqaling to around $500,000 at the time of the incident, before the real team gained back control of their domain.
4. System Hacks (Inhouse Thief ?) – A dollar-pegged cryptocurrency company Tether claim to have suffered a hack in November 2017, during which around $30 million were stolen. An external attacker was blamed for the hack, in which they removed 30,950,010 USDT from the Tether Treasury wallet to their own account.
5. Scammers – An elaborate scam performed by mybtgwallet.com operators resulted in more than $3.3 million being stolen from unsuspecting users. The perpetrators behind this scam urged users to submit their private keys or recovery seeds in order to generate Bitcoin gold wallets, only to later steal the funds in the wallets. Reportedly, scammers took off with $3.3 million worth of Bitcoin.
6. Inhouse PC Hacking – In December 2017, cryptocurrency mining marketplace NiceHash reported a security breach involving their website. Reportedly, attackers took off with 4,736 Bitcoins, which were worth around $70 million at that time. Hours before the breach was reported, services were stopped and users started noticing that funds in their NiceHash connected wallets were taken. It was later stated that an employee’s computer was compromised, which granted crooks access to the marketplace’s system.
BitCoin Miner Trojan
Bitcoin miner Trojans are becoming quite common computer infections. They can enter unbeknown to you and start using your computer’s CPU to mine for cryptocurrency. While they’re not the most dangerous of infections, miners affect the computer’s performance in a highly negative way and may shorten your CPU’s lifespan. They’re also making money for criminals using your computer.
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Aug. 4, 2024 – Evidence of new treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a new and highly relevant sentencing factor for a defendant convicted of homicide, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals (District IV) has held in State v. Schueller, 2023AP1755 (June 20, 2024).
Robert Schueller served in the U.S. military in Vietnam. He was diagnosed with PTSD in the 1980s.
In 2004, Schueller shot and killed a man during a fight in the parking lot of a tavern in Arpin, in Wood County. Schueller was drunk at the time.
The Wood County District Attorney charged Schueller with first-degree intentional homicide. Schueller entered a no-contest plea to an amended count of second-degree intentional homicide.
Dueling PSI Reports
The pre-sentence investigation report (PSI) noted that a doctor had reaffirmed Schueller’s PTSD diagnosis.
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The PSI mentioned two reports, one made by Dr. Ralph Baker and one made by Michael Nelson, Ph.D., a psychologist.
Baker and Nelson agreed that Schueller had PTSD and that PTSD symptoms include explosive emotional outbursts and exaggerated responses to threats. But they disagreed on whether Schueller’s PTSD should mitigate his culpability for the murder.
Neither the Baker or Nelson offered any opinion regarding treatments that might lessen or eliminate the symptoms of PTSD.
Regarding the protection of the public, the circuit court said that it was concerned about Schueller’s PTSD – something the court said Schueller would never be cured of.
The circuit court sentenced Schueller to 25 years in prison and 15 years of extended supervision.
Motion to Modify Sentence
In 2023, Schueller filed a post-conviction motion and asked the Wood County Circuit Court to modify his sentence.
Schueller claimed that a new treatment had proved to be effective at treating and even curing PTSD in veterans. The new treatment, Schueller argued, was a new factor that justified modifying his sentence.
Schueller attached to his motion an expert report written by Dr. Colin Mahoney.
Mahoney, who’d examined Schueller, wrote that a large share of veterans with PTSD who’d received cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure therapy (PET) had experienced reduced symptoms, to the point they no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.
Mahoney cited research studies of CPT and PET, all of which were conducted after Schueller was sentenced.
The State opposed the motion and argued that Schueller failed to prove that the new facts were relevant to his sentence.
The circuit court concluded that the new facts were not relevant to Schueller’s sentence because the sentencing court had: 1) looked beyond Schueller’s PTSD when imposing the sentence; and 2) decided that the seriousness of the offense and Schueller’s punishment were the governing sentencing factors.
Writing for a three-judge panel, Judge Rachael Graham explained that circuit courts have inherent authority to modify criminal sentences when a defendant shows the existence of a “new factor” – one or more highly relevant facts unknown to the trial judge at the time the original sentence was imposed because it didn’t exist or was overlooked by all parties.
Graham noted that the defendant must also show that the new factor justifies modifying his or her sentence.
Judge Graham concluded that Mahoney’s report contained a new set of facts that were unknown to the sentencing court.
“The report establishes that PTSD in veterans such as Schueller is now highly treatable, even curable, on an outpatient basis,” Graham wrote.
Factor is Relevant
Judge Graham also concluded that the new facts were relevant to Schueller’s sentence. She pointed out that in imposing the sentence, the trial judge had remarked that Schueller “would always have PTSD” and could not be cured.
“The sentencing court’s decision to impose 25 years of initial confinement and 15 years of extended supervision was directly tied to the court’s perception that Schueller’s PTSD could not be cured,” Graham wrote.
Judge Graham reasoned that the trial court may have imposed a lesser sentence if it knew of the existence of a treatment with the potential to reduce Schueller’s symptoms to the point that he no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.
The State argued that the new treatments were not relevant to Schueller’s sentence because the trial court relied upon protecting the public and punishment as the governing factors.
But that argument missed the mark, Graham concluded.
“That the court also considered the gravity of the offense does not undermine our conclusion that the court’s understanding about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of treatment for PTSD played a significant role in its sentencing decision and was thus highly relevant to the imposition of Schueller’s sentence,” Judge Graham wrote.
More Than a New Opinion
The State also argued that new treatment recommendations for a disorder that was known at the time of sentencing amounted to only a new expert opinion about already known facts, and cited State v. Slagoski, 2001 WI App 112, 244 Wis. 2d 49, 629 N.W.2d 50, overruled in part by Harbor, 333 Wis. 2d 53.
But Graham noted that in Slagoski, the defendant hired a new expert after being sentenced, and the new expert submitted a report disagreeing with parts of a report filed by a previous expert.
Judge Graham pointed out that the Court of Appeals in Slagoksi turned aside the defendant’s argument because while the post-sentence report was new, it contained no new conclusion or facts.
That wasn’t the case with Mahoney’s report, Graham reasoned.
“Dr. Mahoney’s report alleges new facts about the existence of new PTSD treatments and their effectiveness, and it draws new conclusions about the treatability, and curability, of PTSD in veterans from those new facts, all of which were unknown to the sentencing court at sentencing and are highly relevant to the sentence imposed,” Judge Graham wrote.
The Court of Appeals reversed the circuit court’s and remanded the cause.
Graham wrote that the circuit court could either: 1) hold an evidentiary hearing to determine if Schueller had met his clear-and-convincing burden; or 2) exercise its discretion and conclude that modifying Schueller’s sentence was not warranted, despite the exist of new facts.
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26 John Webster Quotes On Life, Ambition, Wisdom And Friendship
John Webster was an illustrious English Jacobean dramatist, distinguished for his tragedies ‘The Duchess Of Malfi’ and ‘The White Devil’. His thoughts, works and dramas are considered to be the paragons of the early 17th century. It is known that he was also capable of writing comedies, but he gained recognition for writing tragedies. His career and life overlapped that of William Shakespeare. Though his dramas and plays were repudiated in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, they came to be considered as ingenious work by the twentieth century critics. We have rounded some popular quotable quotes and sayings by John Webster which have been curated from his works, plays, dramas, thoughts and life. Zoom through the quotes and thoughts by John Webster.
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation conducted a training session for law enforcement officers and first responders on Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV)Technology at the campus of Gateway Technical College in Racine Friday, September 9..
WisDOT presented the training in partnership with the city of Racine, Gateway Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory.
The training included a demonstration of the Racine Badger, the only fully automated vehicle operating on Wisconsin roads. Trainees received a demonstration and a chance to ride the Badger, which operates as a shuttle around the Gateway campus.
“We are focused on CAV because of its enormous potential to reduce crashes and fatalities on Wisconsin roads,” Joel Nilsestuen, WisDOT Deputy Assistant Secretary, said. “Most crashes are due to one extent or another to human error, such as inattentive or impaired driving, speeding and other reckless behavior. By eliminating these kinds of errors, CAV may one day dramatically reduce the number of crashes, saving many lives in the process.“
Along with the Badger demonstration, members of the state’s Traffic Incident Management training team and other law enforcement and first responders were trained on how CAV technology works, which Wisconsin laws apply to the vehicles, and how to approach them at traffic stops.
“Our training session today is a first step in ensuring that professionals throughout the state have the awareness and information they need to help Wisconsin transition to this transformative new technology,” Nilsestuen said.
The Racine Autonomous Vehicle shuttle, known as the “Badger”, represents the first municipal automated vehicle deployment in Wisconsin. The Badger is fully automated, connected, and electrified and is currently being tested on a short route around the Gateway campus, with a safety driver, to provide short, low speed trips in an urban setting for research and public exposure.
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Twenty-five New York state colleges are sponsoring 31 primary and secondary schools to create one of the nation’s largest Women’s History Month collaborations. The program, titled “The Women’s Empowerment Draft,” uses a pro-sports theme to build enthusiasm for historic icons, specifically those with New York state schools named for them.
“The Women’s Empowerment Draft” is a program of Alfred University’s “Art Force 5.” It was founded in 2020 to celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Each day in March, a different school and partnering college will be challenged to pay tribute to the women they drafted.
Dan Napolitano, program director and associate dean at SUNY’s New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, said, “This program demonstrates the power of collaboration between NYS colleges, K-12 schools, and hopefully professional sports organizations.”
Niagara Street Elementary School will join the draft to honor Bloneva Bond, the first Black woman elected to the Niagara Falls School Board, and past president of the Niagara Falls Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Niagara Street School is sponsored by Niagara County Community College (NCCC). Both will pay tribute to Bond on March 29 using the hashtag #WEdraft2022 on their social media pages. In addition, a Bond mosaic will be unveiled at NCCC’s dining commons at 4 p.m. March 29. To culminate the celebration, as of Sept. 1, Niagara Street School will be renamed Bloneva Bond Primary School.
“School naming is the highest honor the Niagara Falls City School District offers, and I’m excited that we have selected such a deserving individual,” NFCSD Board President Russell Petrozzi said. “Bloneva Bond’s legacy is an exceptional example for our students to follow, demonstrating the importance of serving one’s community and supporting the education of our youth.”
The 31 names featured include well-known heroes such as Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Eleanor Roosevelt, plus lesser-known trailblazers such as pioneer Lady Deborah Moody, lawyer Jill Chaifetz, and Assemblywoman Cynthia Jenkins. For more information, visit www.artforce5.com/wedraft.
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19 June 2018
Last Friday morning, Year 7 stepped back in time – by just over nine months. Whilst that perhaps doesn’t seem long ago to most of us, it took them back to their very first day at Woldingham last September, which probably feels like half a lifetime ago!
The reason why they were asked to do this? To put themselves in the shoes of those girls who will be joining Marden this coming September and to whom they will become mentors, or ‘buddies’. Whilst the girls are obviously already well qualified in many ways for this responsibility, professional coach, and former Woldingham teacher, Jen Tower took the girls through a series of fun exercises designed to help them be the best buddy that they can be. They girls worked on things such as body language, listening to understand (rather than listening to respond) and asking open, rather than closed, questions.
The girls were assured that, as a mentor, they don’t need to know everything or to ‘fix’ everything for their buddies, but that they can be a really positive factor in supporting new girls and helping them settle in. The enthusiasm in the room was huge and Year 7 are clearly looking forward to welcoming new Mardeners in just a couple of months’ time.
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By Dr. Nirupama Parwanda, Dermatologist & Founder – Zolie Skin Clinic
When it comes to hidden secrets buried under the earth, water bodies happen to be the Pandora box of them. One such thing lying under the water is seaweed which is a gift sent from heaven for our skin. Now you might think isn’t it the same seaweed that Asian people eat? Well, you are correct about it.
What is seaweed?
Seaweed aka sea vegetable is a type of algae which grows up next to the rocky shores inside the sea. They are a source of nutrition for the water kingdom as well as the people who consume it. Eating seaweed as a part of their diet is a common tradition in many Asian cultures like Japanese and Korean. Since it is something which reduces the risk of heart attack and also helps in keeping the gut healthy it can be found in abundance and variety.
But if you thought seaweed was something only good for the inside of our body then you might be surprised to know how wonderful it is for our skin. So without any further ado let’s directly jump onto the most common questions raised by people when it comes to dealing with seaweed and the best possible way to inculcate seaweed in your beauty regime.
What are some of the benefits of seaweed for our skin?
Anti-oxidant- with the terrible amount of dust and oils getting accumulated in your skin pores it can be essential for you to go for deep cleaning experience. This deep cleaning experience can be easily achieved with the help of seaweed. Seaweed contains anti-oxidant properties which can be very beneficial for anyone who is looking for a pampering TLC to get rid of excessive tanning and blackheads.
Goodbye acne- being high in omega and zinc, seaweed extracts can be used to battle acne. Omega, zinc, and magnesium can be called the blocking and protecting agents which act as a barrier around hard water and other sources of infection. This can help you curb the slightest possibility of an outbreak of infection on your skin.
Anti-inflammatory- if you are tired of red patches all around your face or are looking for ways to deal with discoloration then seaweed extract might save your skin. Seaweeds are rich in Vitamin B and C which can undo the sun damage, exposure to pollution, hyper-pigmentation, red patches, and uneven skin tone. All in all, seaweed can be termed as the holy grail for skin related issues.
Hair- seaweed isn’t something which might only help you in achieving a healthy face but something which might help out your hair as well. Seaweed extracts can work as a great hair mask to reverse the damage caused by styling products. Seaweed tends to target our roots and that is how our hair is able to absorb all the nutrition and undo the damage.
Collagen production- collagen can be explained as the building blocks of our skin layer. Anything which produces or boosts the production of collagen is going to keep our skin looking youthful and radiant. Once we cross a certain age, the production of collagen comes to a halt which results in fine lines and wrinkles. However, using products which boost the production of collagen can help you stop the aging clock. Seaweed specifically is one such product which will keep your skin forever young and glowing.
How to use seaweed?
If you are someone who is looking for the easier way out, then definitely opt for skincare products in the market. One thing we must realize is seaweed isn’t something which is going to be easily available in the market at your disposal or is going to be something very affordable. Thus, opting for skincare products with seaweed extracts in them is the best way to inculcate it in your skin regime. This way you don’t have to go through the hassle of choosing fresh seaweed or cutting a huge hole in your pocket. The products available in the market aren’t inexpensive but are going to last you relatively for a longer period of time.
However, if you are someone who has gotten their hands on some good quality seaweed and want to opt for the natural approach then using it in the form of a face pack is the best way to absorb all its benefits.
Here is an easy DIY Zolie skin mask:
- Seaweed- 1tbsp
- Honey- 1tbsp
- Aloe vera gel- 1tbsp
- Water- 2tbsp
Most of the time the seaweed available in the market is either in the form of small blocks or thin sheets; depending upon the availability you could opt for either of them. Take two seaweed sheets (or two blocks) and then grind them thoroughly to make it into a powder-like consistency. Two sheets are going to be sufficient to apply in on the face. Mix the raw honey and aloe vera gel along with lukewarm water inside the powder to get a paste-like consistency. Once you are happy with the thickness of the paste you can apply it evenly on your face. Leave it for about 25 minutes and let it rest before washing it off and patting your face dry. Using lukewarm water to wash off the seaweed is highly recommended.
Pro-tip- if you are allergic to aloe vera or honey you can always switch them up with a carrier oil or an essential oil. Use it at least twice a week for best results.
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Daily Gracelines - Lenten Journey with Mary - Day 31
Theme: Mary's sorrowing heart is the perfect "vehicle" to take us more deeply into the passion of Jesus, Our Lord.
Grace: I pray for the grace to enter deeply into the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ by means of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Who, that sorrow contemplating,
On that passion meditating,
Would not share the Virgin's grief?
Henri Nouwen says that waiting is patient. He tells us that “The word ‘patience’ means the willingness to stay where we are and live the situation out to the full in the belief that something hidden there will manifest itself to us…Patient living means to live actively in the present and wait there.”
With comprehension and concentration, slowly read today’s GraceLine a second time. It is an invitation into Mary’s suffering – to share the Virgin’s grief. Ask Our Lady to take you into her Immaculate Heart and wait there with her. Wait with patience until what is hidden there manifests itself to you. Then journal about your insights.
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Rule of Law is the foundation for communities of justice, opportunity, and peace-underpinning development, accountable government, and respect for fundamental rights.
Research shows that rule of law correlates to higher economic growth, greater peace, less inequality, improved health outcomes, and more education.
Rule of Law data has been indexed on a scale of 0-100 to show each countries relative position against others in the database. A value of 100 indicates a very high Rule of Law.
Kuwait has a Rule of Law Index of 57.3 ranking it 55th of 150 in the global listings.
Kuwait's data is highlighted in the table below, use the filter and sort order options to allow easy comparison with other countries.
Base data source: World Bank, Washington D.C. Data indexed by: World Economics, London
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Staycation Secrets: How To Add Hotel-Like Smell In Your Apartment
After a tiring week, all you want to do is go home and curl up in your favorite couch. But as you enter your apartment, before you even get the chance to sit down, your nose tells you that something’s quite not right. Your apartment smells funny and it’s stopping you from enjoying your rest.
It may be due to smelly foods, smoke, or pet odors but finding the source of that unwanted smell is just half the battle. You want to get rid of this funny smell before it even gets worse or before your visitors notice it.
So how do you make your apartment smell like a hotel and finally enjoy that much deserved weekend break?
First and foremost, get rid of the obvious suspects. Maybe all you need is to check your trashcan, or recycling bins to solve the mystery smell. Empty your containers and take out the garbage and recycling bins out as these can easily leak foul odors. What’s worse is that they can also breed molds and bacteria, making it harder to get rid of the smell. Another common cause of foul odor is refrigerator. If you have any food past its expiration date, do yourself a favor and toss them out as well.
In case you’ve already cleaned your entire apartment and the smell still lingers, here are other tips to add a hotel scent to your space.
Use Baking Soda
One of the cheapest ways to make foul smells disappear is by sprinkling baking soda. It can be used onto the surface carpets, fabric furniture, and rugs. Leave it for at least an hour up to overnight. You can vacuum the furniture thoroughly the next morning and you’ll notice that the scent will be gone. This is because baking soda can absorb odors that are trapped within fibers.
Deodorize Your Apartment
Add a few drops of lemon essential oil in your cleaning products to clean all the hard surfaces and furniture in your apartment. It will remove the dirt in your walls, cupboards, countertops, and even doors, leaving a hotel scent in every corner of your home.
Light Scented Candles
If you want to have that spa-like scent in your home as you rest, you can light scented candles in your apartment. The great thing in scented candles is that it does not only make your home smell great but it will also add a touch of sophistication in your apartment. Scented candles come in different aromas, sizes, designs, and colors, making it a great addition to your household. You can even choose the scented candle according to the design of your apartment.
Use indoor plants
Take advantage of your green thumb and improve the smell of your apartment with the use of indoor plants. Jasmine, geraniums, gardenias, eucalyptus, and corsage orchids are just some of the plants you can use to decorate your home and leave it smelling like a garden. It will even remove volatile organic compounds and purify the air in your apartment.
Let fresh air in
Open your doors and windows even just for 10 minutes each day. Let the fresh air and natural light in to eliminate any unwanted odors. It will also help you get rid of molds and bacteria in your home that pollutes the air.
If you need quality essential oils or scenting solutions for your home, be sure to visit la Brise de parfum’s website. Their team of staff will be more than happy to help you find the perfect scenting products for your specific needs.
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The card printing feature is used to print the access cards for personnel (Worker, Staff, Temporary, Visitors).
The card printing module provides an easy method to produce access control passes which can be used to interface with our on-site gantries and biometric access devices
New visitors/personnel will proceed to the security office or prior to their visit, provide the relevant information with regards to their purpose of visit and identification to members of authority
Personnel of authority will then proceed to produce the passes by printing the labels with details of the new visitor/staff before pasting it onto the the mifare cards. The id of the card will be recorded along with the details of the pass holder onto PEER.
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Washington is known for its mild temperatures and beautiful nature. But because of its vast nature, Washington state has an abundance of pollen during allergy season. It has some of the highest pollen counts in the nation. This can make it difficult for those in Washington to know how to effectively manage their allergy symptoms.
Wyndly is a great resource for allergy sufferers. Our allergy doctors will create a personalized treatment plan to help provide you with long-term relief from your allergies. Schedule a consultation today to get a personalized treatment plan, or read on to learn more about Washington’s seasonal allergies.
What Are Seasonal Allergies?
Seasonal allergies typically refer to allergies that are triggered by pollen. Pollen is only released by plants during certain times of the year, because of this, these allergies aren’t year-round. The primary producers of pollen in Washington are grasses, trees, and weeds.
When Is Allergy Season in Washington?
Depending on what you are allergic to, you can experience allergy symptoms during any time of year in Washington. Pollen allergies will flare up in the spring, summer, and fall, while indoor allergies can cause allergic reactions at any point in the year.
Washington is in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain & High Desert allergy regions. Each region has slightly different allergens and allergy seasons, so we’ve compiled the region-specific information for allergy season in Washington.
When Is Washington Pollen Season?
In Washington, tree pollen is the main allergen in the spring. Grass pollen is mainly produced during the summer months. The fall is when weeds produce pollen, so these allergies will be worse in late summer and up until the end of allergy season.
When Does Allergy Season Start?
Washington allergy season starts in the spring. Winters can be mild and wet in Washington, so seasonal allergies will commonly begin in February. Compared to other states, this is still an average allergy season length. But Washington still has a fairly bad allergy season because of its plant life.
What Months Are Washington Allergy Season?
In Washington, you’ll want to keep an eye on pollen counts in April, May, and September. These months are when seasonal allergies are typically at their peak. During these months, try limiting your time outdoors or going out in the evening when pollen counts tend to be lower in Washington.
If you have seasonal allergies and are traveling to Washington during April, May, or September, make sure you have an allergy treatment plan that works for you before your trip. During your trip, check the local pollen count daily to adjust your plans accordingly.
When Does Allergy Season End?
Winters can get cold, but they can also be mild and rainy. Those in Washington tend to get a short break from their seasonal allergies. Even though Washington may not have as many outdoor allergens to worry about during the winter, indoor allergens can still cause issues for many allergy sufferers.
If you suffer from indoor allergies, such as allergies to dust, pet dander, or mold, you might notice that they worsen during the winter if you spend more time inside than usual.
While this is not a comprehensive list, some of the most common allergens in Washington include:
- Bermuda grass
- Orchard grass
- Redtop grass
- Johnson grass
- Russian thistle
- Juniper trees
- Alder trees
- Willow trees
- Oak trees
- Birch trees
Read more about allergies in Washington.
What Are Seasonal Allergy Symptoms?
The allergy symptoms you will experience in Washington will vary based on the severity of your allergies and the time of year you are in Washington.
Symptoms you might experience in Washington include:
- Stuffy nose
- Itchy nose, mouth, or ears
- Post-nasal drip
- Rash or hives
- Aggravated asthma symptoms
How to Prepare for Seasonal Allergies in Washington?
If you think you are suffering from seasonal allergies, take an allergy test to identify what allergens are triggering your symptoms. The easiest way to get an allergy test in Washington is by ordering Wyndly’s at-home allergy test. Get your allergy test today to identify your allergies!
By understanding what allergies are causing your symptoms, it will be easier for you to avoid your triggers and find effective treatments.
Who Are Washington Allergy Doctors?
In Washington, there are several different types of providers you can go to for your allergies. The most common types of allergy doctors are allergists or immunologists, and ENTs. When choosing an allergy doctor, the most important thing is choosing a provider you trust.
It is also important to work with a doctor who will consider both your test results and your allergy history to make sure they make sense together. You should also consider how long you will need to wait to be seen by them and how convenient it is for your schedule.
At Wyndly, our allergy doctors will work with you to get you long-term relief from your symptoms. Our doctors will create a personalized treatment plan for you based on your allergy test results and your allergy history.
Allergy Symptom Relief and Treatment
Allergies can feel difficult to manage, but there are several different methods you can try out to decrease or eliminate your allergy symptoms.
An effective method of decreasing your symptoms is limiting your exposure to the allergens that are triggering your allergies. While pollen can be difficult to avoid, there are ways that you can decrease your exposure to pollen in Washington.
- Check daily pollen count: Keep an eye on pollen levels to see how high they are in Washington for the day. If it’s a high pollen count, try limiting your time outside that day. Pollen tends to be at its highest in the morning and afternoon in Washington. Evening hours will be the best time to go outside during the Washington allergy season.
- Stay on top of yard work: By keeping tree branches trimmed, grass short, and your lawn free of weeds, you can reduce the pollen that will be released directly around your home in Washington.
- Wear a mask while outdoors: Wearing a dust mask when you go outside in Washington can help prevent pollen from getting in your airways.
- Clean your home regularly: Pollen is a very sticky substance, meaning it’ll get in your home and on you and your clothes. Be sure to clean your house and do laundry frequently. Also, make sure to shower after being outdoors to wash off any pollen.
- Keep windows closed: Opening your windows will allow for more pollen to get into your home. If you can, keep your windows closed and run your A/C instead for the duration of the allergy season in Washington.
- Install a HEPA filter: Installing a HEPA filter on your A/C can help reduce the pollen levels circulating in your home.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are widely available in Washington, and they provide short-term relief from your allergy symptoms. If you find that antihistamines, nasal sprays, and eye drops don’t provide enough relief from your seasonal allergies, you can look into allergy treatments that will provide long-term relief instead of just masking your symptoms.
If you want lifelong relief from your seasonal allergies in Washington, sublingual immunotherapy is the best solution. Sublingual immunotherapy involves exposing your immune system to small doses of the allergens that trigger your allergies. Through this exposure, your body becomes desensitized to your allergies, providing long-term relief. Sublingual immunotherapy is just as effective as allergy shots, but it can also be taken from the comfort of your home.
Getting sublingual immunotherapy in Washington is easy and convenient. You can get it shipped right to your home!
The Best Allergist in Washington for Seasonal Allergies
If you are looking for the best doctor to treat your seasonal allergies in Washington, look no further than Wyndly. At Wyndly, our allergy doctors will create a personalized treatment plan for your allergies to get you long-term allergy relief from your Washington seasonal allergies.
Take our easy online assessment now to see if our doctors can get you long-term allergy relief from your seasonal allergies in Washington!
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In the recently published Marx’s Capital, Capitalism and Limits to the State (Routledge, 2022), author and Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) Professor Raju J Das asks readers to reflect on the nature of the state, including government and its institutions, and how its actions exacerbate social maladies.
The book’s premise is that without a theoretical understanding of the state, one cannot adequately explain humanity’s major problems such as uneven development, ecological change, wars, inequality, economic crisis and social oppression, even if the state does not necessarily produce these problems on its own.
Das examines the state theoretically, exploring its general mechanisms that are relatively invariant across time and space. After evaluating preestablished ideas about the state, his book advances an outline of state theory across nine chapters, each one beginning with Capital Volume I, Karl Marx’s most famous text, and ending with the theoretical and practical implications of ideas therein. The topics of the book include: state’s class character; its relation to commodity and property relations and to capitalist production, accumulation and crisis-formation; capitalists’ and state actors’ agency; state’s limited concessions to citizens; state’s territorial and political forms; and the nature of the state in relation to peripheral capitalism and imperialism.
Das describes the book as “partly a response to many misconceptions in the scholarship on the state, much of which is informed by the ontology of external relation, according to which the state and the capitalist class exist as separate things and then they interact."
“…It is said that if the state increases taxes and makes capitalists pay decent wages to people, or pay for environmental clean-up, capital will geographically migrate or stop investment, so the state cannot take these actions because it depends on [capitalists],” Das adds. “This view reflects the reality on the surface but fails to answer this: ‘Why does the state not use its coercive power to take the property from a tiny minority and give it to the vast majority and help them use it collectively and democratically, in order to meet their needs in an ecologically sustainable way?’”
Das writes in this book that “the state is the capitalist state not because it relies on the capitalist class. The state relies on the capitalist class because it is the capitalist state.” Das critiques the contemporary scholarship that suggests that although governments are influenced by capitalist interests, they can be pressured “from below” to serve common people’s interests without limit.
This most recent work is a sequel to Das’ 2017 book on class theory. This state theory book is, in turn, a part of a planned series of three books on Capital Volume I.
A hardcover edition of Das’ book is available now from the publisher, with a paperback issue to follow soon, and digital copies available through York U libraries. For more information on Marx’s Capital, Capitalism and Limits to the State, and to reserve a copy, click here.
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Post date: Feb 19, 2012 7:34:41 PM
Welcome to another update from Youghal AC as we head into another busy year. Firstly, I have to thank Robert Hamill who resigned as club PRO at our recent AGM. Robert’s notes were always enjoyable and we all eagerly looked forward to them each time.
Youghal AC members results from the recent Dungarvan 10 mile race:
Marty O Keeffe 59:34
Martin O’Brien 59:57
Mossie Cahill 61:56
Steve Devereaux 69:44
George Bulman 69:59
Ken Harney 72:57
Brendan Williams 74:16
Mick O’Mahony 76:39
Darren Chambers 76:48
Sylvie O’Mahony 78:59
Laura Keane 79:43
Robert Hamill 83:01
Sean Leahy 84:52
Mary Kingston 91:04
Ann Moloney 91:15
We done to all and especially Laura and Mary completing in their first 10-mile race and well done to Laura on breaking the 80 min barrier.
Training nights as follows:
Monday 6.30 women beginners and 7.15 women advanced
Tuesday 7.15 men – hill work night
Wednesday 7.15 men beginners and women advanced
Thursday 7.45 winter leagues at Tides for all categories men and women
Friday 7.15 men 10k run
There are a number of men running in Youghal on their own we would encourage you to join our beginners group (Wednesdays) as it will make your running more enjoyable and you will see an improvement each week. Don’t forget your high-viz jackets when running.
Sunday 19th February 5 mile race in Carrigaline hosted by Eagle AC
Sunday 4th March Ballycotton 10 at 1.30 it is the 35th running of the event and good luck to all club members taking part.
Sunday 11th March BHAA 5k race starting at Mahon Community Centre Cork
Sunday 18th March BHAA 4 mile race in Little Island sponsored by Janssen
Monday 19th March mallow 10-mile race – entries still open on line at €15, it will be €20 on the day.
It is great to see the uptake of running in Youghal and we hope this will encourage more people to partake and join our club. It was very encouraging to see the large attendance at the recent AGM.
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Are you ready to open the doors to your next client?
The bigger your business, price point or service, the more likely you will need to get past a gatekeeper in order to reach the key decision makers.
Getting past that gatekeeper can be the single largest hurdle to being able to market your services. It can be difficult to know how to motivate the gatekeeper to open the door and inspire them to make the connections to the key decision makers.
Welcome to the
"7 Amazing Simple Touches To Get To The Gatekeeper"
With this kit you'll create a touch campaign that rewards, engages and delights the gatekeeper with you and your business; leading to more open doors, invitations and conversations with the key-decision makers you need to make the sale.
Create a Way to
You are not the only one trying to gain the valuable attention of the gatekeeper. You'll need to plan your approach to stand out from your competition and begin to communicate your brand promise before you even get an appointment.
Being remembered is the key here.
Reward and Engage the Gatekeeper!
Surprise and delight is the name of the game. By addressing what will bring a smile to the gatekeeper while being on brand and supporting the ultimate goal of a conversation, this is your time to woo the gatekeeper!
Earn the Door
Getting in the door is often the biggest hurdle - congratulations it is finally opening! However, you have not earn the right to pitch your product just yet. The opening door is the just the beginning, don't let it close because you are too eager, or worse, not prepared.
Develop The Relationship
Are you clear on what the next step should be? Each touch has its own intention and call to action so that you are developing a relationship with the gatekeeper and the key decision makers. You want clients for life, not just for now so be sure that the relationship is built with each step.
Know the Reasons To Buy
One of the key aspects to a 7-Touch plan is outlining the Reasons To Buy from your client's perspective. Effectively we need to answer the "What's In It For Me?" WIIFM question that every gatekeeper and client are subconsciously asking themselves when they interact with your business.
What you find, it that the Reasons To Buy often have nothing to do with you, but represent the innovative touches that will prime your gatekeeper or end client to say yes to you each and everyday.
This quick worksheet will help you identify the 3-5 key reasons to engage and buy your services.
Plan Your 7 Touches
It is common marketing knowledge that it can take 7 exposures to your product or business before a potential client buys; but do you realize that very few business owners actually plan what those touches are?
With your Reasons To Buy in Hand, this nifty way to plan your 7 touches will make it easy to keep the plan manageable, but also effective at creating opportunities for you to touch your client and get them to invite you into conversation.
P.S. When this is done well, it might not even take all 7 touches.
Get The Conversation
When you approach getting to the client or key decision maker as building a relationship, you establish the 'Know, Like and Trust' factor that the gatekeeper will share with the decision maker, often allowing you to share what you do and maybe even submit a proposal for services.
This process will show that you are a clear choice because you did not lead with the sales like the rest of your competition. You took the time to truly understand what makes your potential client light up. These delighted individuals will invite you to share what you do, and quite often share with you an opportunity to do business together.
CASE STUDY: Super Heros Always Rule
Misty owns a photography business that specializes in corporate photography for events, headshots and marketing uses. We designed a product offering which would be in perfect for businesses who office out of large office buildings. The challenge, getting into to the building with the blessings of the property manager.
Looking back to her brand, one of the promises of the brand is that Misty falls in love with her clients and that often shows through her work. She sees everyday superheros and celebrates them. We designed her first touch based on this brand promise.
A 'Lumpy-mail' package was created to send key property managers a Superhero Cape, a capabilities statement and a simple call to action - "Post a picture of yourself on Facebook and tag me. If you do, I'll bring your favorite starbucks coffee the very next day."
The first week she sent them out, her first respondent, said she loved the cape and would love coffee; however, they didn't have any active opportunities. Misty's response, "No problem, I'd just love to bring you coffee. If it makes sense keep me in mind for any opportunities when they pop up."
The very next day, she shows up with coffee in hand to meet the property manager, who decided to introduce Misty to the Property Management's Director of Marketing.
Leading with her brand promise and planning out what to do, when; put Misty in a position to be prepared to take advantage of the open door and the opportunity. Since then, Misty has extended her relationship into multiple large office complexes under the property managements portfolio and several projects with the companies that reside in the business.
Leslie Hassler is a popular author and speaker who spends much of her time coaching business owners on how to run their growing businesses by their rules. Delivering high-touch, personalized service, Leslie works with her clients as a partner, not just a consultant (who would pop in, tell you what to do, then leave).
Leslie teaches her clients a structured way to decide what to do first, second, next -- and never – in their businesses, so that they can learn to do it for themselves.
Leslie lives in Dallas with her husband and two kids, so she knows it’s not just about growing the business – it’s about getting the business ship shape so it grows and you can be home in time for dinner.
Leslie speaks on topics such as business leadership, prioritizing the business owner’s To Do list, and how to create and implement a strategic plan for growth.
If you’d like to have Leslie come speak to your group or organization, or present at your event, inquire here.
The Marketing Made Simple Giveaway runs from March 11th – March 31st.
Contributors offering raffles will choose the winners randomly and email winners by April 3rd. Unless specified by the individual contributor, raffle winners have 30 days to claim their prize.
All "Marketing Made Simple" Giveaway contributors are independent business owners who are collaborating with the Giveaway promotion. However, each contributor is a separate and independent businesses entity.
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Yesterday’s Digital Mirage live stream was absolutely one for the books. As we mentioned before, the difference that two months make from the first iteration to now, especially in quality of scenery and creativity in the artists’ streams, is night and day.
Between Chet Porter, ZHU, Blanke, Deathpact, and more, the quality was on another level.
Today, we have another round of artists that are sure to make a statement. The first set comes from San Holo who is doing the “world’s first slow motion DJ set” — he recorded his set at double the speed and then slowed it down in post which created a terrifically trippy effect.
tomorrow im premiering worlds first slow motion DJ set! we recorded the set twice as fast and then we slowed it all down again! it feels like a trip! ILY! ↑% ↑% ↑% ↑% ↑%
— San Holo 🤍 ↑% (@sanholobeats) June 12, 2020
Check out the full stream below all day and scroll down for the set times!
Photos via Rukes.com
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Morgantown, WV, USA
Tuesday's at 6:00pm
Yin yoga involves holding poses for minutes at a time. It is slow and meditative, and primarily benefits your deep connective tissues (fascia, ligaments, and joints). Staying in poses for 2-7 minutes allows your connective tissue to lengthen, flexibility to increase, circulation to improve, and stress levels to drop. Our sessions will frequently focus on heart-opening poses and will always be adapted to your unique body.
Possibly starting Meditation and Yin classes next month.
Thursday's at 12pm
Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that promotes optimal physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. It is practiced at a slow pace with long holds, deep breathing, and a creative array of supportive props. This practice is an excellent and sometimes necessary counterbalance to an active or fast-paced lifestyle. It invites parasympathetic nervous system activity, which allows our bodies to engage in essential processes for optimal health. Each of our classes will end with a therapeutic or meditative practice (ex. Reiki, singing bowl, guided breathing exercise, etc.).
8:30 - 9:15am
pausing for a break soon!
This will be an opportunity to practice approachable meditation and breathing exercises together for the purposes of improving your energy, clearing your mind, and relaxing your body. Expect a welcoming atmosphere. All levels welcome!
Note from Gabrielle:
"Your nervous system is communicating with the people all around you ALL THE TIME.
This is not unique — this is universal.
Humans are physiologically wired to communicate via electrical impulses between nervous systems.
Sometimes people are naturally more sensitive from birth — a natural aptitude.
Many people develop their sensitivity out of necessity when they are in any stressful situations that require their knowledge of other people’s emotions to improve in order to keep themselves safe.
You have an electromagnetic field (EMF).
Your EMF communicates with other people’s EMF.
Your heart gives off a massive EMF, because…. well, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 😂 and experiencing different emotional states that emit unique impulses.
Your brain has an EMF, too. It’s smaller than the one around your heart (and measurable with fancy equipment in a laboratory — or by a reiki or tai chi master).
Taking care of your own nervous system literally helps everyone around you.
A lot of my work is literally maintaining an insanely grounded and peaceful nervous system state and welcoming people to strategically coregulate with it in my classes and sessions.
Most people don’t know that. 🧘🏻♀️
And the phenomenal part about being exposed to that repetitively is that your nervous system gets intimately familiar with it; and therefore, you can down-regulate your own nervous system on command when you’re alone."
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Inner Range is an Australian-based innovator specializing in integrated electronic security software and systems. Their flagship products like Integriti and Inception cater to a wide range of needs from access control to intruder detection and smart building technologies, facilitating seamless management of security operations across multiple facilities globally. They are recognized for offering robust, scalable solutions that do not entail ongoing software license costs, thus providing cost-effective ownership for their customers
Migration to Wix Enterprise
Wix Enterpriseis a web solution designed specifically for large businesses and organizations that need advanced features and support to build and maintain their websites. It provides a platform for creating, collaborating, launching, and managing projects at scale.
Key features of Wix Enterprise include:
- Multi-site Dashboard: Manage a network of websites with account-level overviews and shared libraries for templates, features & functionality.
- Roles & Permissions: Assign access based on team-member expertise, and customize as needed to maximize their potential impact.
- Single Sign-On: Keep the systems secure and workflow smooth with SSO for all the tools your team uses day-to-day.
- Domain Routing: Ensure a consistent URL structure by connecting your sites to any domain with reverse-proxy support.
- Custom Experiences: Build custom templates, funnels, web apps, and more for your ideal look, feel & function.
- Integration: Easily connect the systems your business relies on, like DAM, ERP and CRM, with Wix APIs.
Wix Partner Involved:
In the complex journey of migrating websites from their former hosting to Wix, the guidance of a Certified Wix Partner becomes indispensable. This partnership is crucial for ensuring a transition that is not only smooth but also optimized for search engine visibility. Inner Range has chosen us at YourWeb.nzas their preferred Wix partner. Our role in this project is to provide unparalleled service, expert advice, and technical proficiency. We are dedicated to ensuring that migrations to Wix enhance their online presence, keep their SEO performance, and ultimately contribute to their continued success in the digital space.
The collaboration between Inner Range and us aimed to transition Inner Range’s digital footprint to a more dynamic and user-centric platform using Wix Studio. The project focused on renovating the website's structure, content, and layout to enhance user experience and present a more polished and professional website.
In this journey, we developed some custom solutions using Wix Velo that allowed Inner Range to manage a complete website considering their big data management.
Custom Solutions Delivered
Product Management: We developed a comprehensive system to introduce and manage products on the website that were not featured previously. This included a detailed showcase of Inner Range's diverse range, ensuring prospective clients have access to complete product information effortlessly
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User Experience improved by:
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The partnership between Inner Range and us has set a new standard on how they present themselves in the online space. The enhanced website not only improves product management but also streamlines the user experience, allowing Inner Range to maintain its position as a leader in innovative security solutions globally. The successful migration and the custom solutions provided have prepared Inner Range to meet future digital challenges and customer needs efficiently. Check their new website here
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During an ambush over the weekend, a member of an indigenous group in Northern Brazil that works to protect the Amazon rainforest was killed by illegal loggers, who also wounded another member of the group, according to local reports.
Paulino Guajajara was an indigenous warrior who belonged to a group called the “Guardians of the Forest” and was also a member of the Guajarara tribe. He was reportedly shot by illegal loggers while he was on a hunt in Maranhao, a state in northern Brazil that spans part of the Amazon rainforest.
Paulino Guajajara’s death comes as Brazil sees a rise in illegal loggers invading reservations and forest lands since President Jair Bolsonaro was elected. The right-wing leader has repeatedly called for the development of the Amazon region since taking office.
This is also in line with a spike in deforestation in Brazil during the Bolsonaro administration. Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) reported a record 72,843 fires this year, an 80 percent increase from last year. NASA noted that the fires were large enough that they could be spotted from space.
Sonia Guajajara, a member of the APIB, which is committed to fighting for indigenous peoples’ rights in Brazil, said on Twitter that it’s “time to stop this institutionalized genocide” after Paulino’s death. “Stop authorizing the bloodshed of our people!” she continued.
In an interview with Reuters in September, Paulino Guajajara told the news agency that though protecting the forest is dangerous, he and his people must continue the work.
“I’m scared at times, but we have to lift up our heads and act. We are here fighting,” he said then. “We have to preserve this life for our children’s future,” added Paulino Guajajara.
A recent study said killings of environmental defenders have doubled over the past 15 years to reach levels usually associated with war zones. The study revealed how murders of activists are concentrated in countries with the worst corruption and weakest laws.
At least 1,558 people in 50 countries were killed between 2002 and 2017 while trying to protect their land, water or local wildlife, says the analysis from NGO Global Witness, which calculated the death toll is almost half that of US troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001.
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New research is peering under the hood of highly-creative types, to see what makes their brains tick the way they do.
The brains of highly creative visual artists and scientists just work differently. According to a new study, their brains employ a faster, atypical pattern of connection where the “hubs” seen in non-creative brains are bypassed. Although this makes for more creative juices, it does seem to reduce the brain’s overall efficiency much of the time, the researchers explain.
Wired for it
“Our results showed that highly creative people had unique brain connectivity that tended to stay off the beaten path,” said Ariana Anderson, a professor and statistician at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, and lead author of the study.
Creativity is a much desired, but not easily-quantifiable trait. By its very nature, creativity works to find new or unexpected interpretations, meanings, and outcomes, so it stands to reason that the processes that generate creativity are, themselves, unexpected and different from the norm. A new study confirms that this assumption is pretty much spot-on.
While the brain activity of non-creatives tended to follow established routes through ‘hubs’ of processing, those of exceptionally visually-creative people tended to form atypical, distant connections more readily by bypassing these hubs. The results are based on functional MRI brain imaging of such individuals, often called “Big C” creative types, and give researchers fresh insight into how different brain areas connected and interacted to perform creative thinking tasks.
The study included highly creative people from the fields of visual arts and sciences, with an IQ-matched control group of everyday people. These participants were selected by a panel of experts, before receiving final validation based on a set of objective metrics. Members of the control group were recruited from participants of a previous UCLA study that had agreed to be contacted for future studies, alongside locals with graduate degrees recruited through advertisements in the community. The team made sure that the ages, sex, race, and ethnicity of participants were as comparable as possible between the two groups.
The goal was to see how differences in creativity were expressed biologically in the brain while minimizing the effects caused by any differences in sheer intelligence or other factors. During the study, the fMRI recordings were used to see how brain regions interacted on a local and brain-wide level.
“Exceptional creativity was associated with more random connectivity at the global scale — a pattern that is less ‘efficient’ but would appear helpful in linking distant brain nodes to each other,” Bilder said. “The patterns in more local brain regions varied, depending on whether people were performing tasks. Surprisingly, Big C creatives had more efficient local processing at rest, but less efficient local connectivity when performing a task demanding ‘thinking outside the box.'”
Using airline route maps as an analogy, the team explains that while most people are “stuck in a three-hour layover at a major airport”, Big C-types take private flights directly to their final destination. Although this brain architecture is less efficient overall, it does allow for unexpected connections between distant ideas or concepts to be formed more readily.
The fact that these participants showed more efficient local brain connectivity only under certain conditions is likely related to their expertise, Bilder adds. It suggests that the brains of creative types may need to expend less effort to perform certain creative tasks than the brains of other smart people, he explains.
The paper “Big-C creativity in artists and scientists is associated with more random global but less random local fMRI functional connectivity” has been published in the journal Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts.
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BUCCELLATI creations: tiara “Carlotta” and bracelet “Oasi”
It is the latest inspiration that enriches the offer of the “Romanza” collection: the tiara “Carlotta” brings us back to the splendor of the wedding presents and offers a timeless elegance and princely. The lace finish created by louder and triangular elements, so light and impalpable in gold white and diamonds, is actually a real engineering work. The tiara is in fact composed five pieces that, depending on their use, allow it to be worn with or without pendant central, and even turn it into a necklace.
In the most typical Buccellati style, collections are created with a limited number of pieces and are enriched over time with the arrival of new creations. This is the case of the “Oasis” cuff bracelet that adds to the wonderful collection of “Dream Bracelets”, inaugurated with unique and special designs a few years ago. Aquamarine is a blue blend that sits on the silky surface in white gold with the lightness that the yellow gold and diamond tunnel gives it. It’s a surprise that dazzles and fascinates.
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Jonathan Chait at NYMag said:
The main argument used against Biden’s plan was that it would worsen inflation. Most of them scolded Biden for ignoring the sage insights of Larry Summers. Here, to take just one example, is conservative pundit Marc Thiessen: Biden signed an economic stimulus in March 2021 “despite warnings from even liberal economists, such as former Treasury secretary Lawrence H. Summers, who cautioned the president that his plan would ‘set off inflationary pressures of a kind we have not seen in a generation,’” Thiessen scolds. “The first rule of holes is: When you are in one, stop digging. So, when you are in a hole of spiraling inflation, the obvious first step is: stop spending.”
Later in the same column, Thiessen switches metaphors, scolding again, “But instead of trying to tamp down the flames, Biden keeps trying to pour gasoline on the inferno, with more spending and more free money from Washington.” The tone of this column, like many of the right-wing polemics, is one of incredulous condescension. Biden is such a blithering idiot that he is ignoring the obvious conclusion and instead digging holes and pouring gasoline or whatever.
Whatever the case against Build Back Better, this was not it. The American Rescue Plan did contribute to inflation. Its purpose was to stimulate demand by injecting deficit-financed spending into the economy. Build Back Better had a different purpose: to address social needs over a long period of time and finance that spending through taxation.
Spending financed by new taxes is not inflationary. That is why Summers himself endorsed Build Back Better. Yet conservatives spent the better part of a year citing Summers as the authority on why Biden’s long-term plans would cause inflation, oblivious to the fact that any economist, very much including Summers, would say otherwise.
In deference to public concerns about inflation, Manchin ultimately reshaped the last version of the bill as an anti-inflationary measure. The plan would have raised $1 trillion in new revenue (or reduced spending) and used half the proceeds for deficit reduction. This would not have had a large effect on inflation, but there is no question that, directionally, it would place downward pressure on prices.
Conservatives simply refused to acknowledge this aspect of the plan at all. In the end, even Manchin himself abandoned his own plan, which was designed in part to reduce inflation, on account of inflation, which is like deciding not to cut greenhouse-gas emissions because it’s too hot.
Playbook reports, via a source close to Manchin, “when the 9.1% inflation number was released Manchin just said to Schumer, ‘Why can’t we wait a month to see if the numbers come down structurally? How do you pour $1 trillion on that tempo with inflation?’”
Remember, $1 trillion is not the size of the spending in the bill; $1 trillion is the size of the revenue. That’s the pay-for aspect of the bill Manchin insisted on maintaining in order to fight inflation. The $1 trillion would not be poured onto economic growth. It would be poured out of economic growth.
In the end, Biden’s attempt to enact permanent social change died in an atmosphere in which the most ignorant fallacies carried the day.
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Keeping Your Child Safe Online
The nightmare of any parent is the possibility that their child could be approached and abused by a sexual predator. During the 1980’s the horror story of Gert van Rooyen, a paedophile, gripped the imagination of the South African public and the mystery of the six missing girls that he kidnapped has never been fully resolved. A painful reminder of that case arose in the last few weeks with the rape of a 7-year-old that occurred at a family restaurant in Pretoria. These are far from isolated incidents and sadly South Africa has a shocking record of child abuse.
Unfortunately, the digital age only increases the risks that children face from criminals like these. The internet has widened the scope for child abuse materials (such as pornographic pictures and videos) and provides a haven for people who wish to “groom”, exploit and harm children. The South African Law Reform Commission issued an extensive paper on the subject in 2010 which highlighted the tremendous increase in the trade of child abuse materials worldwide.
The reality of the modern age is that digital connectivity and social media are not going to disappear, and so parents and their children need to be aware of the dangers and take steps to avoid them. Ultimately, it is the parents who have the responsibility to protect their children from online dangers and government or industry regulation cannot take the place of parental control. Whilst this is not fool-proof it is an essential starting point and a legal necessity as the Constitution provides that children have a right to be protected from maltreatment.
Immediate steps that can be taken are the following:
- Parents must educate themselves about the age restrictions that have been imposed on the various applications that their children would like to use. These age restrictions have been imposed with the safety of children in mind, especially regarding the type of content that they will be exposed to.
- It is possible to put a variety of parental controls and restrictions on handheld devices such as tablets and smartphones as well as home PC’s. Parental controls may also be put on WiFi routers and computer hardware.
- Parental monitoring settings allow adults to monitor and control the amount of time that a child spends on a device, the sites and applications that are visited and used and the people that children can chat to.
- Parents can disable certain apps in favour of “child friendly” ones such as YouTube Kids where the content allowed can be customised and options such as the search function can be disabled. Time limits can be imposed, and videos can be blocked.
- Web browsers such as Google have features such as “Safe Search” which can be activated to block inappropriate sites from the devices that your children use.
It is very important to remember that none of the steps provided above are 100% effective in every case and they can never be a substitute to parental involvement and discussion with children about the dangers and pitfalls of excessive digital media usage. They should also not be used in a covert way in an effort to trick children and spy on them. It is recommended that children are informed that parents have placed the restrictions on the devices and their reasons for doing so. They need to be warned of the dangers of irresponsible technology use and its consequences in an age appropriate way.
Children should also be encouraged to use strong privacy settings on their social media accounts and to be careful about “making friends” with people online if they have not met them in a social “real life” context. They should also be warned not to announce their future social plans and the venues that they intend to visit but rather, post content about events once they have already happened and there is no danger that a would-be predator can go to find them.
There is an old saying: “Forewarned is forearmed”… If parents are aware of the dangers that may lurk online, and have taken comprehensive steps against those risks, then they will have an immense advantage if one does arise.
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Uncategorized | March 19, 2007
You can sign up now for a Spanish Book Discussion featuring “Enrique’s Journey” at the Teton County Public Library in Jackson. This book group will follow in the footsteps of a teen undertaking a hazardous journey to find his mother, who left him in Honduras to work in the United States.
Journalist Sonia Nazario’s “Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother,” first appeared as a Pulitzer Prize-winning series in the Los Angeles Times. Nazario expanded the story, with additional research, to create a book, now being made into a dramatic series for television. Patricia Rocha, the library’s Latino Services Assistant, selected the book because it highlights challenges faced by some Latino families in Jackson.
Book group participants will meet in the library’s Ordway Auditorium from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 to discuss the book. The program is free and open to adults and teens, ages 15 and up, with books provided. Space is limited to 15 people; registration is required. To sign-up, stop by the library’s Information Desk or call Rocha at 733-2164 ext. 237.
En espanol at http://www.tclib.org/espanol/index.php
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The Importance of Wildlife Rehabilitation
Wildlife rehabilitation programs play a critical role in the preservation and protection of our natural heritage. These programs are dedicated to caring for injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into their natural habitats. By providing medical treatment, nourishment, and a safe environment for these animals, rehabilitation centers contribute to the conservation of various species and the overall health of ecosystems.
Challenges and Opportunities
Operating a wildlife rehabilitation center comes with a unique set of challenges, from securing funding and resources to navigating regulatory requirements. However, it also presents opportunities for research, education, and community engagement. Through partnerships with local schools, wildlife organizations, and volunteers, these programs can raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity and inspire future generations to become stewards of the environment.
Best Practices for Wildlife Rehabilitation
Successful wildlife rehabilitation requires a combination of expertise, compassion, and professionalism. From proper handling and care techniques to ethical considerations and release protocols, rehabilitation centers must adhere to best practices to ensure the well-being of the animals in their care. By staying up-to-date with advancements in veterinary medicine and wildlife biology, these programs can continuously improve their ability to rehabilitate and release animals successfully.
Community Involvement and Support
Wildlife rehabilitation programs thrive through community involvement and support. Whether it’s through volunteer work, donations, or spreading awareness, local communities play a vital role in the success of these programs. By fostering a sense of responsibility and empathy towards wildlife, rehabilitation centers can build a network of advocates dedicated to the conservation and protection of natural habitats.
Future Directions in Wildlife Rehabilitation
The field of wildlife rehabilitation is constantly evolving, with new technologies, methodologies, and ethical considerations shaping its future. Collaborations with academic institutions, conservation organizations, and governmental agencies can lead to innovative approaches that benefit both wild animals and the environment. By embracing a forward-thinking mindset and embracing sustainability, wildlife rehabilitation programs can continue to make a meaningful impact in the conservation of biodiversity. If you’re eager to learn more about the topic, we have the perfect solution for you. red panda facts https://zoo-guide.com/listing/red-panda/, explore the external source packed with supplementary details and perspectives.
Wildlife rehabilitation programs are a beacon of hope for injured and orphaned wild animals, offering them a chance to recover and return to their natural habitats. By promoting a harmonious balance between human activity and wildlife conservation, these programs contribute to the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants. Through education, advocacy, and responsible stewardship, we can all play a part in supporting and preserving our natural heritage for generations to come.
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Imagine it’s a typical Tuesday morning at the office, the familiar sounds of conversation and typing fill the air. Suddenly, a colleague unexpectedly slips and falls, plunging the room into chaos. In moments like these, having individuals trained in first aid can truly turn the tide. I remember a time early in my career when a similar incident occurred right in front of me. A teammate collapsed at his desk; panic swept through the space. Thankfully, the prompt actions of those certified in first aid transformed a frightening scene into one of calm and reassurance.
First aid training empowers employees, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively during emergencies. It goes beyond simply knowing how to bandage a wound or perform CPR; it’s about weaving a safety net that unites the entire team. Have you ever considered how such training can significantly influence the overall morale in your workplace?
Boosting Employee Confidence
One of the most remarkable outcomes of first aid training is the confidence it instills in employees. When we feel prepared for unexpected situations, anxiety diminishes considerably. I’ll never forget my own experience in a first aid course; it filled me with a newfound assurance that I could tackle emergencies, whether large or small. The course demystified complex procedures, equipping me with practical skills I could rely on in critical moments.
Knowing that they have the power to assist in emergencies, employees often approach their work with a renewed sense of positivity. This fosters a ripple effect—enthusiasm spreads, shaping a more collaborative work environment. Have you thought about how much more productive your workplace could potentially become when employees feel equipped to handle anything that comes their way?
Fostering a Culture of Care
First aid training transcends mere skill acquisition; it nurtures a culture of care within the organization. When companies prioritize training for their employees, they convey that health and well-being are of utmost importance. This commitment fosters an atmosphere where employees feel both supported and valued.
Reflecting on my own journey, I recall how my organization integrated first aid training into our onboarding process. Along with job expectations and company policies, we learned how to look out for one another in critical situations. This initiative didn’t just enhance our responsiveness; it deepened our connections as colleagues, cultivating an environment rich in empathy and teamwork. Have you considered the ways a culture of care could elevate not only morale but also productivity?
Long-Term Impacts on Morale and Productivity
The advantages of first aid training extend far beyond those adrenaline-fueled moments. Over time, workplaces that adopt this training often witness a remarkable shift in morale. When employees feel reassured knowing their coworkers can step in during a crisis, levels of stress drop, and camaraderie flourishes. For instance, at one company where I worked, we showcased first aid skills during team-building exercises, resulting in laughter, bonding, and a tangible sense of unity.
Picture how much smoother your organization could operate with a cohesive team. Colleagues who support each other in critical moments often extend that camaraderie into their daily interactions, transforming the workplace into a far more inviting space. Isn’t that the kind of environment where everyone would want to work?
Investing in Knowledge for Future Generations
Ultimately, investing in first aid training means investing in the future of your organization. As the world evolves, the principles of preparedness and care remain timeless. This training equips future leaders with the skills necessary to navigate uncertainties with confidence and expertise. In my experience, the knowledge I gained wasn’t just applicable to workplace emergencies; it seamlessly integrated into my personal life, empowering me to extend my readiness to my community.
With each first aid certification acquired, we are not only enhancing our individual skill sets, but we are also collectively raising the standard for what it means to foster a supportive workplace. As organizations evolve, embracing first aid training can pave the way for a legacy built on resilience, care, and mutual support. Isn’t that the ultimate aspiration for any workplace? For a complete educational experience, we recommend visiting this external resource. It contains valuable and relevant information about the subject. Dangerous Good Training, immerse yourself further and broaden your understanding!
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Works exhibited at the group exhibition "KUROism - The world of tea ceremony as seen by contemporary artists."
⚫︎The smaller joints are machined to a thickness of 1mm, the iron surface is coated with numerous layers of black leather, and the handle is forged by hammering, giving the iron a solid texture despite its thinness.
⚫︎ Special handmade wooden box, mineral coating on joints, camellia oil finish on handle
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- Grate the washed apple using a large grater in a bowl. After a few minutes, squeeze out all the juice and transfer the grated apple to the main bowl for the batter
- Quickly sprinkle the grated apple with lemon juice to prevent it from darkening
- Next, add the remaining ingredients: cinnamon, sweetener, egg, milk, and flour
- Mix everything thoroughly, and let it sit for a few minutes to allow all the ingredients to combine
- Fry over medium heat on both sides until golden brown
- Serve preferably hot, with your favorite toppings or accompaniments (such as berries, nuts, or chocolate)
The larger or smaller the apple, the more or less milk, flour, and eggs you will need to add. Use the consistency of the batter as your guide—it should be thick, but not dry or too runny.
You can peel the apple beforehand to make the pancakes even more tender.
You can make muffins and waffles from this batter—everything will taste great, especially with sour cream, yogurt, or your favorite toppings.
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In the program of education, research and publishing, we are working on creating a foundation of knowledge on which to base the public advocacy and empowerment of the LGBTIQ community, the sensitization of institutions to the rights of LGBTIQ persons and the building and storing of the memory of the LGBTIQ movement in Croatia. We periodically research the experiences of violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ persons, we collect and keep an archive and reading room with materials related to the LGBTIQ movement in Croatia and we conduct additional research when needed. Gathering data serves to include the experiences, needs and voices of the LGBTIQ community so additional research, educational and advocating activities, as well as creating content to strengthen the community itself, can be based on them. The educational activities we offer to institutions serve to sensitize them to the needs and experiences of LGBTIQ persons, while the archive and reading room, which contain materials donated by the community, reciprocally serve the community by letting LGBTIQ persons themselves be part of building and storing of the memory of the movement.
research the experiences of violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ persons; the history of the LGBTIQ movement in Croatia and the region; the needs of official and unofficial life partners and LGBTIQ families; citizens’ perceptions of LGBTIQ persons and their human rights;
educate – we offer workshops to educational institutions (universities, schools, unofficial educational centres such as the Centre for Peace Studies and the Centre for Women’s Studies) and institutions involved in the processing of hate crimes and discrimination against LGBTIQ persons (the Ministry of the Interior – the Police Academy and police stations, lawyers, the State’s Attorney Office, the Ministry of Justice, departments and associations involved in working with victims and witnesses);
publish mostly translations of works on the queer movement, in order to make up for the lack of basic literature on the topic in Croatian. Our publications are available for borrowing or buying in city and university libraries, bookstores and Zagreb Pride’s offices;
offer an archive and reading room where material (flyers, posters, photos, videos, publications etc.) related to the queer movement in Croatia and the LGBTIQ movement in general is stored. Everyone who has any material or literature on the movement is invited to donate in order to save it and make it available for use to the community, researchers and anyone interested.
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Identification card printers are necessary instruments for creating high-quality identification cards. However, regular maintenance is essential to maintain this equipment’s constant performance and longevity. Thorough cleaning is essential to maintenance, and investing in a dependable ID card printer cleaning kit is a sensible investment. Here are some of the major features and benefits of various ID card cleaners to help you make an informed decision:
Magicard Cleaning Kit
The Magicard Cleaning Kit is well-known for its powerful cleaning capabilities and simple design. This comprehensive set includes cleaning pens, cards, and rollers, all specifically designed to remove dust, debris, and ink residue from your ID card printer’s vital components. Using this kit regularly lets you keep your Magicard printer running at peak performance, ensuring crisp and clear card production every time.
Zebra Series Cleaning Kit
Cleaning your Zebra card printer is an important activity that will save you time and money by ensuring you always obtain high-quality cards. With simple, easy-to-follow actions, Zebra’s ID card printer cleaning kit improves the life of your printer’s important elements, such as the print head, transport rollers, and magnetic encoders.
Fargo Cleaning Kit
Fargo is well-known for its ID card printers, and the Fargo stands up to the brand’s standards. The set includes cleaning cards and a roller designed to remove dust, debris, and residue. By adding this cleaning method to your maintenance regimen, you may avoid printhead damage, enhance card feed dependability, and maintain consistent printing quality. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’re doing everything possible to safeguard your printer’s expensive print head and other moving parts while ensuring excellent results every time.
Datacard Cleaning Kit
The Datacard Cleaning Kit is a complete maintenance kit for Datacard ID card printers. It has cleaning cards, sleeves, and adhesive rollers for a full cleaning experience. Like all of Datacard’s high-quality goods, cleaning supplies are precision-engineered for dependable performance and matched to your Datacard printer for slick printing, outstanding picture quality, increased security, and exceptional performance, day in and day out. Using this package, you can get rid of dust, oils, and other impurities that might impair printer performance. This leads to better print quality and a longer printer lifespan.
Evolis Cleaning Kit
The Evolis Printer Cleaning Kit enhances the dependability and durability of Evolis printers. Evolis Cleaning Supplies keep your printer in top condition by cleaning rollers, the print head, and other moving parts, keeping them free of debris that can build up and cause expensive damage. Evolis Cleaning Supplies is a vital component of a routine maintenance program that enables you to print cards of the finest quality while safeguarding your priceless print head—all for a fraction of the price of new components.
IDP Card Cleaning Kit
The IDP Card Cleaning Kit from IDP Corporation, a reputable ID card printing company, offers top-notch cleaning solutions. IDP printer cleaning kits are produced following exacting quality requirements to help maintain your IDP printer operating smoothly and providing reliable print results. Since plastic cards produce strong static charges and can draw dust and grime, they require frequent maintenance when printed on your IDP printer. The performance and lifespan of your IDP printer may be maintained with the help of cleaning supplies.
Purchasing a high-quality ID card printer cleaning kit is critical to ensuring maximum performance and extending the lifespan of your ID card printer. Remember that a clean printer creates higher card outputs and increases the longevity of your expensive machinery.
Select the cleaning kit that is appropriate for the model of your ID card printer to enjoy improved performance, increased longevity, and the assurance that your printer is working at its peak efficiency. If you prioritize cleaning and upkeep, your ID card creation process will be more effective and professional.
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Rotterdam Film Festival. Review.
Society has turned its back on Bekir, Ugur and Yusuf, three marginals who look for love in the most unlikely places. Director Zeki Demirkubuz’s tour-de-force love-triangle drama strikes a high note as it transforms its distinctly local story into universal themes of loss, sacrifıce and defeat.
There is one particular scene in Innocence that film-lovers can never forget: a heartfelt, lengthy monologue that middle-aged Bekir delivers to Yusuf, the young man sitting beside him. He talks about how he met the love of his life, Ugur, how she has always been in love with another man, and after 20 years, how he is still suffering for his unrequited love as he follows her from one town to another. This is the moment in Zeki Demirkubuz’s masterpiece that totally redefined the melodrama genre which has been inherent to Turkish movie culture ever since the 1960s.
Set against the crumbling walls of rundown hotels, seedy bars and forgotten cities, this is the intense tale of three outcasts who are prisoners of their love. One is a prostitute, the second her pimp/bodyguard and the other a naive young man who is caught in their circle of fire. The misery of their lives is only made more intense as they helplessly cling to things they never had. And of course, the TV never leaves them alone, as the old Turkish melodramas it broadcasts are only a reflection of their desperation and their quest for absolution. Nine years later, Demirkubuz made the film’s remarkable prequel Destiny, which portrayed the events enfolding during the youth of his protagonists – the destiny which Bekir warns Yusuf to turn away from in Innocence.
E.Y. Rotterdam Film Festival. filmfestivalrotterdam.com. January 27-February 7, 2010.
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Possible SMC failure - no battery indicator, no backlight, max fan spe
Hello! I purchased this MBP from my local marketplace in August 2023. It had a bad HDD cable, so I replaced that and swapped in an SSD. It worked fine for a couple of months, then I stopped using it. I recently took it out of my drawer to test something, and surprise - no power. I tried booting it without the baterry, ram, ssd, literally everything. It would only ocassionally boot to macos, work for a few minutes, then power off and not boot for another hour.
Yesterday I took a look at it again and I tried powering it with only the magsafe cable attached and it worked. I have to hold the power button for 10sec(without charger) and for another 10sec(with the charger) and it boots. If the baterry is connected, it won't boot at all. But if I plug in the baterry whilst the macbook is on, then unplug the charger, it stays on only on the batterry. Problem is, the batterry indicator has dissapeared. I also get no white light, the keyboard backlight doesnt work, fans spin up at max speeds all the time.
I tried ALL the resets available, but to no avail.
Please help me. Thank you
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Last night we went to Dovetail restaurant on 77th st just off of Columbus Avenue.
It really is a 3 star joint on the UWS.
We had a delicious Greek Rose and tons of food.
Corn bread, Gnocchi and Truffles, Buffalo and grilled greens and a great fig dessert.
The music is great and John Fraser, the Chef and proprietor can cook.
Check it out!
Ps- they are starting to serve brunch this Sunday the 7th of September.
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Charles Torre and I paid a visit to the Windows Home Server team to get the latest on what's up with the SDK they released, what it means to consumers, what Add-In's they're playing with now, and what we can expect from the team down the road. (Check out Charles' video on Channel 9 here)
While I was there, they pulled out some new hardware for Home Server. The first (at 11:00 in) is the Epson Endeavor, based on an Atom CPU (low power, very quiet) using 2.5" laptop hard drives. Next is reference hardware from VIA (at 14:30 in the video) called the Antigo, based on a Pico-ITX motherboard. This one is extremely small sizing up smaller than a Western Digital My Book external hard drive. This one is without a doubt going to be my replacement Home Server.
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My family used to regularly argue over the control component setting.
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As opening day at Saratoga dawned last Friday, a discussion erupted on Twitter regarding racing fans favorite season of racing.
I was staunchly in the Kentucky Derby prep season camp while others argued for late July-Labor Day stretch that not only includes Saratoga but also great racing from Del Mar, Arlington, and Europe.
The best racing in the Kentucky Derby prep season occurs almost exclusively on Saturdays, but those arguing for summer racing received some tremendous ammunition on Wednesday, July 27, when Frankel won the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, and Winter Memories won the Lake George Stakes at Saratoga. These were a combo of superlative performances that I just would not expect to see on a weekday except at the height of the summer racing season.
Sure, Royal Ascot, Newbury, and a host of other European facilities stage Group 1 races throughout week-long festivals, but those often occur during times that U.S. racing's best races are only on weekends. The top weekday performances outside of the summer season occur mostly in maiden, allowance, or overnight stakes races. This Wednesday, however, we not only saw the best three-year-old filly on the turf in America but also the best horse in the world.
The action in the summer isn't limited to top racing, of course, and I'll be shifting gears from Saratoga to Canterbury Park tonight to chase a $1,849 carryover in the early pick four. Check back in this space tonight for my thoughts on the sequence.
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My wife and I spent the weekend in Nashville for our anniversary. We live an hour and a half south and believe it or not, had never been to downtown for a visit. Aside from the great food and live music, we made time for a tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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The tour starts with life size pictures and videos of musical performances going back to the early 1900s and large displays of early instruments including Martin guitars from the 1800s!. By the time you make your way through the hallways of endless musical artifacts and memorabilia you’ve seen more than you can imagine. Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, to name just a few; all had extensive displays.
If you have a favorite country star from the past or present, they are all there. I would highly recommend that the next time you are in Nashville, you schedule some time to see the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Note: Kirk Wickizer is a former high school classmate of mine and good friend. He was a willing contributor of this Fretmentor Blog and submitted his review of the Country Music Hall of Fame, while on a recent trip to Nashville with his wife Peggy. Kirk is a flat-picking guitar player and an accomplished artist. You can visit his facebook page to see his artwork at the following link:
Below are some more photos taken by Kirk at the Country Music hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
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My take is that if the Government can legislate to take away caregivers' rights to compensation and to legally challenge Government decisions, then the precedent has already been set, and the casino company in question should not be surprised to find its own property and legal rights legislated away in a similar fashion.
A consequence of reneging on the 30 year part of deal would be that other parties in future might not believe the government if they attempted to negotiate such a deal again. It would set up a precedent that corporations couldn’t buy our laws, so we’d never be able to sell them again. I think I could not only live with that, but indeed would actually prefer that.
ETA: And the consequence of not undoing this deal is that there is now a precedent for making deals like this. It’s the thin end of a scary wedge, IMHO. If we are going to start eroding the supremacy of our own parliament, I’d rather we did it on things like human rights, rather than corporate rights.
I'm only replying so I can read this again :) Beautifully put, Ben.
The only rights that matter, as far as the current regime are concerned.
You mean… work together? Across party lines?
Even if the parties can't or won't do this, I was thinking more that whichever company was wanting to sign the contract should go to the opposition and say "hey, here's what we're trying to thrash out with the Government, could you live with that?"
For example, back when Gregory Fortuin was appointed Race Relations Commissioner, he made a point of going to the (then National) opposition and saying basically "The [Labour} Government have offered me this job, but would you have any objections to my appointment".
If something similar were done when entering into a contract with the government, there'd be greater confidence that the deal would be less likely to be undone with a change in government. The onus is as much on the other party as on the Government to ensure there's cross-party support - possibly more, since they're the ones who'll lose out if the next Government renegs. -
maybe, but politics is a blood sport, so while it would be nice to think that any opposition will consider such an approach entirely on its merits, I'm cynical enough to think that political opportunism will always be a factor.
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Listen to Christian music with a message by Madeleine Faith, who leads worship at CHURCH@Claremont from time to time.
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By the way, the trumpet in "Victory Song" features Michael Cavanagh, another of our worship musicians.
These videos are posted with the authority of the artist.
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The President spoke by telephone with the heads of the affected regions and Emergency Situations Minister Sergei Shoigu. Mr Shoigu briefed the President on the firefighting and relief efforts.
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Prostate-Specific Antigen Testing Related to Rising Incidence of Prostate Cancer
Po-Hung Lin, See-Tong Pang, Chung-Yi Liu, Hung-Cheng Kan, Kai-Jie Yu, I-Hung Shao, Ying-Hsu Chang, Cheng-Keng Chuang
Division of Urology, Department of surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou
To investigate possible factors related to the significantly increasing incidence rate of prostate cancer in Taiwan using the Health and Welfare Database (HWD) from 2006 to 2013.
Materials and Methods:
We used HWD, a nationwide database of medical information, to assess the incidence of prostate cancer, utilization of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and underlying diseases of patients and to evaluate if there was a common trend among these factors.
In total, 32,508 patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer from 2006 to 2013 were identified. The incidence rate of prostate cancer per 100,000 men increased from 35.47 in 2006 to 52.87 in 2012. The number of patients with prostate cancer and underlying diseases related to metabolic syndrome increased every year. The number of total PSA tests and patients undergoing PSA testing, as well as average times of PSA testing per person in the whole population, increased every year. The average PSA test times of patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer within 3 years before the diagnosis of prostate cancer also increased every year. There was a high correlation between the average PSA test times and the number of patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer (r2=0.9734).
The trends of incidence of prostate cancer, utilization of PSA testing, and underlying diseases related to metabolic syndrome at the diagnoses of cancer were similar, increasing every year in the study period. The results suggested that increasing use of PSA tests may increase the diagnosis of prostate cancers. Underlying diseases related to metabolic syndrome may also affect the incidence of prostate cancer.
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Coffee roasting and bio energy demand
Following up from the International Workshop on Sustainability and Resilience of Bio-energy for Climate Change in Bali, Indonesia last month, the GREEN-WIN Indonesian project team, in partnership with Su-re.co, initiated a community-based project utilising biogas to produce an organic beverage called “Sure-Brew”.
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So I've spent 3 days on EuroPython 2008 in Vilnius, Lithuania with my colleges Jim and Frank, Ted from Sun and of course a lot of other people in the European Python community. Most notably we've spent a fair amount of time talking to the PyPy group. Since they are mostly based in Europe they didn't have a large presence at PyCon.
Jim and I did two talks together. The first one was a tutorial about various ways of manipulating and compiling code in Python, and how to do that while staying compatible across Python implementations. The second was a presentation about the internals of Jython, showing how similar Jython is to CPython internally, and walking through how you go about supporting some of the cool features of Python. We also managed to sneak in some slides about our ongoing work with the advanced compiler and where that will take us (more on that in a later post). From where I was sitting it seemed people were interested in what we were talking about, and I think our presentations were fairly well received.
Yesterday we had a meeting with the PyPy group resulting in a list of tasks on which our two teams are to collaborate. I think this was very interesting and I believe both sides will get substantial benefits from this effort. It is also my hope that this list will not be complete, but that we will find more interesting tasks to collaborate around after the completion of these tasks.
The most important task for us at the moment is to get ctypes ported to Jython and the JVM. This is important for the PyPy team as well since it will make their JVM back end more complete. The way we were outlining it the implementation would be a JNI bridge to _rawffi, the part of ctypes that is implemented in C, and then use the same Python level implementation of the API as PyPy does. Another way of doing it would of course be to use JNA, but I actually think the JNI path might be more maintainable in this case, since PyPy still needs the C version of _rawffi for pypy-c.
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It’s been an interesting week or so. My father in law had a heart attack a week ago and was scheduled for bypass surgery last week. My husband went to Kansas City to spend time with his dad before the surgery but then there were complications. Finally, after a long week in ICU, they are heading to surgery today. And we are praying.
All of these events have brought to mind several Easters past. What is it about this time of year? My mom has always said ‘Old folks die when the sap rises and falls.” That means spring and autumn. My grandfather died in April. A friend’s father died in April. And yet, a dear friend who was not old at all died Easter weekend. And my own father’s funeral was on Good Friday just two years ago. So instead of Easter bunnies and Easter eggs, I tend to think of funeral flowers and losing loved ones at this time of year. Makes me feel a little like Bryn, my character in Once in a Blue Moon.
This week, of course, we were very concerned that we would lose my husband’s father. And I ultimately don’t know what God’s plan is and how the rest of this week will turn out. Quintuple bypass surgery is difficult and the recovery is not easy, so we are praying for Glenn. Surprisingly or maybe not surprisingly at all, I find peace in Easter. Because it doesn’t all end here. I don’t have to grieve for those who have gone on and who knew Jesus as their savior. Because in Jesus, who died for our sins and was resurrected, we find victory over all the grief and sorrow. In Jesus, we find life. In Jesus, we find resurrection. Because HE is the way, the truth and the life. Because He is the resurrection and the life. Because he holds the keys to heaven. He is the door through which we must go to receive eternal life. And for that, I am grateful. No matter if it’s April or some other time of year, no matter what circumstances we find ourselves, whether the sap is rising or falling or somewhere in between, Easter holds the answer: the cross is the key. Through the cross, through Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection, we can find hope.
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You don't like my post? Fine. Don't tout Trump's lame performance and I won't be citing the shortcomings in your thinking.
The rule of law isn't in play here, politics is. Once an administration gets away with choosing the political opponents it faces, we won’t go back. No one will believe in elections again, nor trust in justice again. The crime here is the reasonableness one acts when trying to make a dual justice system seem normal.
Please show us an actual honest and thorough investigation into that...... stolen or not stolen election, one way or another..... and you will have your facts, one way or another, of whether...... the election was stolen, or not stolen.
Thank God I don't drink coffee in the afternoons. For Gos's sake, even a company hired to find fraud, heavily pro T****, so heavily that when they did their super recount still claimed that despite T**** losing by an even larger margin in their count said that there still must have been fraud against T****. I am hopeful that when he gets sentanced to jail this silliness of the proof is obvious just not presentable nor identified will stop.
Please show us an actual honest and thorough investigation whether the election was or was not stolen... Please show us those investigative reports.
The FEC has already dropped this case.. it failed by a vote of 2-2 to… find reason to believe that Donald J. Trump knowingly and willfully violated" federal election law. https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/matter-under-review/7313/ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fec-drops-trump-stormy-daniels-hush-money-investigation
ALL 50 states have systems to identify ANY fraud that occurs, it's part of the process. ALL 50 states have said this was the most fraud free yet. NEARLY ALL the granted few frauds found have been votes for T****. Neither I nor anyone can follow imaginary fraud.
Trump hasn't made much of an effort to hide his crimes. Most of those were done in public. But, of course, he DID instruct you to not believe your own eyes and ears, so... I don't think anybody can top that.
2016.... Not only did Bragg’s predecessor, Cyrus Vance, not bring this case, but Bragg himself stopped the prosecution. https://nypost.com/2023/03/19/bragg...-dead-but-may-have-reanimated-trumps-chances/
Weak to say the least... Let Cohen's attorney speak for himself... he just testified before the Manhattan grand jury..... Reported...Cohen told the grand jury things that was not what he told us... and this was from Cohens own lawyer
Great... show us the investigations and reports into election fraud... if it is so common you should not have any trouble coughing up a couple then of these state investigations..
You were the one who brought up slander. Are you walking back your claim? So, now, how is it witness tampering?
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[ardour-users] Athlon 64-X2 - slightly different question than the FAQ
kevinc at doink.com
Mon Feb 20 00:49:24 PST 2006
I read this in the jackit-devel list archives:
I have an Athlon 64-X2 machine, which I'd intended to use at the
main machine in my studio. I also have a Celeron machine, which
is still in use, having started out as my proof-of-concept for
a Linux studio box. One person commented that with their 64-X2
machine, that a larger period size, 256 versus 128, seems better.
This is generally true for avoiding xruns.
I'm wondering, is an even larger period size 1K or 2K going
to make a 64-X2 machine usable. I primarily use ardour,
rosegarden4, and audacity for my audio work. What factors impact
the timing problem that I might exploit to minimize it? I'm
not too adverse to trying newer versions of a kernel and jack.
Right now I'm running kernel 2.6.12 jackit 0.100.1. I remember
something about there being a pervasive udev change starting in
the 2.6.15 kernel. I'd like to stay under that rev., if that's
Related to this is that I'd like to retire my 200MHz Pentium
I machine in our office - 10 years old this month. Would you
recommend avoiding the 64-X2 machine for now with my audio work
(OK, so it's play)? If so, then I'll keep using the Celeron for
music, and move the 64-X2 into the office. We'll be able to
compose emails faster than anyone on the block; sigh. It sounds
like I really just need to be patient and let the kernel & jack
development teams sort this all out. But, if I can make some
adjustments and get useful results, then I'd move that direction.
P.S.: If you think I should subscribe to jackit-devel and take
my question there, then I'll do that.
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